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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-26
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HQH0II0D PI0DIeTS' Monthly,
IA. II. WHITNEY, . BAssov.

Contents for April. 1897.
Notes on Current Topics.
Proposed American Tariff.
Nomenclature of Sugar Canes.
Hawaii and Japan.
The Improvement of Sugar Cane by
Chemical Selection of Seed Canes.
Sugar Bounties- Position Brief
ly Stated.
Progressive Deterioration of Our
Cane Lands and Its Check.
Hybrid Sugar Canes.
Cane Varieties.
A Good Cup of Coffee.
The Cane Sugar Industry.
Diffusion Process Declining.
Variation in the Orange and Allied
Fruits
Diffusion and Milling
Facts About Coffee Raising.
The Tomato.
HAWAIIAN GAZETTE CO.,
Publishers
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-26

HAWAIIAN GAZETTE CO.,
Publishers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-26

Uchida were in attendance and sewing
up the wounds of the man. Shortly af-
forwards they were taken to DR.. Ko-
bayashi's hospital and cared for. After
few hours Himai confessed to the at
tack on his wife, and stated that il was
on account Of Tatsumura's attention
TO her. Okatsa's wounds were such
that it was not thought she could live.
but there was some hope for Himai
Yesterday the mans condition grew
suddenly worse and he died. The wo-
man was alive last night. but there is
no hope for her recovery. Tatsumura
is locked UP for investigation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-26
SELF MURDER.
Japanese Assaults His Wife Then
Kills Himself.

Japanese Assaults HIS W1fe hen
Kills Himself.
Shortly after o'clock Saturday
morning Himai, a Japanese, being
jealous of his wife, Okatsa, secured a
razor and cut her throat, and then
gashed her on the chin and cheek Be
lieving the woman would die, and, fear
full of the consequences, he immediate
" slashed himself several times across
the abdomen.
The woman belongs to class that
makes its headquarters on Pauahi
street, and was for a time engaged in
a barber shop. Here she became ac
quainted with Tetsumura and an init
macy sprung up, which was objection
able to the husband.
Tetsumura was the first to hear of
the crime, and he notified Santos, a
neighbor. The police were notified. and
when they arrived, shortly after 9
O'Clock, Drs. Kobayashi, Mort and
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-26

ished. Underwear prices in
this store amaze ladies who
are used to cutting and sew
ing their own. Take pencil
and paper and figure what it
costs for muslin, insertion,
thread and hard work, and
see the difference. Ours do
not cost you, ready made, as
much as your material. Look
at these figures:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-26
FOR MEN!
THE NEW
ACKNOWLEDGED
Dress Shoe!

This is the only shoe for weddings, receptions or
dances now worn by gentlemen who would be Dressed.
Made of the delicate French Patent Leather Vamp
and fine Serge top with large crystalline buttons This is
button shoe not lace od-ashioned congress, but
shoe OF this seasonal modern, up-to-date boot.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-26
J. 7. WAREHOUSE.

You never would guess
the number of kinds of bis
cults sold by us until you
read the list. You never
know the value of these
goods until you try them.
Advertising don't make the
quality--it's the manufact-
urer. Just read this list--a
third Of what we have: Soda
Crackers in : and 10 ID. tins.
Cheese Cakes, Gingers AS
sorted, Ginger Nuts, BostOnS,
MayflOWer. A B c, Buffers,
WEIGH RarebitS, Frisco Lunch
and tWenty-three others.
These are of the best
known make. They are
done up in neat packages
and sold for less money than
ordinary goods in other
stores. You cannot do better
than try them.
A good accompaniment to
these goods is one of the
following:
Deviled Grabs,
Salmon Steaks.
Russian Caviarre.
AnchOvieS in Oil,
SardineS.
These are now sold at bot
tom prices. Can you afford
to wait for a riser
]. T. WATERHOUSE,
OIIEEN STDEET
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS.

ROBERT DOWNING.-For the first
time in several years Mn. Robert Down
ing, the well-known tradgetlian, will
visit this city, appearing at the Acad-
envy of Music tonight as Nero iul 1.-The
New Gladiator" Mr.. Downing's
former engagements have always been
to large and select audiences, and It Is
expected that there will be no excep-
ton to this rule when he appears to-
night. "1ngomar" will be the bill Tor
the matinee tomorrow afternoon and
sampson will be presented at night
Prices: At night, Csc, Soc, 75c. and ST.;
matinee, SOC
HOYT"S ~ STRANGER IN NEW
YORK; Bob Hilliard. who has tenn
po'arily left the legitimate for the vau-
deVille, came into kcfth's, in New York,
one evening last week, humming song
that WAS new TO his associates,
What is it. Bob" some che asked.
Why, that's Hattie" was the reply.
i've just been to Hoyt's and saw "A
Stranger in New York. It's full of
good things and is the best uoyt farce
comedy up|to-date. L can't get that
Hattie song out of my head. Every
man who has ever been in New York
much will invcluntarily smile with
pleasure when he hears that song. His
wife may stop the smile by asking
what cheers him up so, but she knows
Very we'll why it is when she asks the
question
~ Stranger in New York. will he
presented at the Academy Of Music
next Monday night.
EUGENIE BLAIR.-There should be
great deal of interest created by the
announcement of JIusenie Blair's forth
coming engagement Mt the Academy
next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
ana Wednesday matinee Her repcr-
tore comprises several of the strongest
ana most difficult plays before the pub
iic, all of which afford ample scope
for her great emotional talcut, and. as
she Is affected in some measure by
the part she plays. her interpretations
are tar more natural than would be the
case were she simply n good actress
MISS Blair's great strength lies in the
portrayal of tenderness and sentiment.
There is an originality and earmcstness
IN all her work ana she has won her
way by untiring energy into the front
ranks of emotional actresses.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
THE ORPHANS FAIR.

y fieosinE Programme Rendered.
Roya! Arcaninites at Supper.
There was mirth and jolllty and good
cAeeT at the st. Mary's ORPHANS Fair
last evening. The attendance exceeded
mat OF any previous night, and the
crowd which elbowed ana iostlcd ia
ses within view of the pretty things
on View in the various booths was n
good natured and 4 generous crowd,
anu the orphans will have no cause 10
regret the fact that ii came early and
remained until the witchlg hour of
midnight; that is. the greater portion
or 1t. The wheel and supper room
as Wen as the booths, did a rushing
business.
Inc programme. which was rendered
was a highly enjoyable one. Miss
Grace Garland Whitehead rcclted In n
most charming manner The Minuet. .
while Miss Nellie Whitehead. whose
sweet voice is so we'll known here now.
sang Bevar's beautiful "lTlight of
Ages Little Misses Ruth Carroll and
Madge Lowell gave a beautiful fancy
dance, which won them much enthu-
s!astic applause.
Tonight Mr.. Percy Ally Will rcc;ta
MRS. Cora Fulford Pullen Will sing and
Mt. Kennedy will render violin solo.
ne members OF POcahontas Council,
hoEai Arcanum. took supper at the
lar III u body. They were warmly
welcomed ana bountifully served by tho
ladies The fair will be enlivened by
new features. which will be introduced
from TIME to time during it's progress.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
Christmas Supper by the Ladies' Of Free.
mason Street Church of Christ.
W0MAN'S PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA


Pocahontas Council No 1913, Royal Ar
canum, held its annual meeting last
night in its hail in the academy of Mu-
sic building, and elected the following
officers: Representative to Grand Coun-
ell, Robert T.. Ihomps)n: alternate,
Samuel {. Phillips: regent. Howard c..
Avery; orator. j. a. Neubauer; guide,
IL. w. Lyon: chaplain. J. Selden Bag
nall; secretary. Frank J. Balm: treas
urer. John l.. Wales; collector, Walter
+. Irvine; warden. Samuel Shcrrick.
sentry. VI. V. Ahcrn; trustees. II. b.
BaSna!. NJ. Glenuan and J. c. Carroll.
Ihc following were also present, in al-
dHton 10 the members of che local coun-
eli: Grand Representative William ]
Williams. OF Portsmouth,: Past Grand
Regents John j. jameson, of !Nlexan-
u'ia and Walter +. Irvine. OF Norfolk:
NTand Secretary James II. Blanks, of
f'",SrsburE. and Grand Orator S. l..
h!oo!ncerg, OF Richmond
iheSe gentlemen were gracefully wei
coined by the regent, and being called
uTon 20 addrSS the council, RESPONDED
N order in eloquent terms. describing
me STSa: fratcrna! work of the ROYAL
ASanum and reviewing its interesting
history since i:s foundation twenty-one
years ago Up 10 the present day, when
i mas membership of one hundred and
.ihe.E-sN thousand persons, and has
distributed 70 hensticiar:es of deceased
members over $4,000 COO.
me speakers declared the work of
ihe!r oTEaniza.Fcn TO be Of incalcula HE
benefit 20 the best interests of the ma.
.:"a. protesting thousands of homes
from ueSola:!on. and providing means
ioE the education of n multitude ~
children Who would otherwise be de
nTiFed OF that equipment for good citl-
zenshi9.
AEer the addresses the council re.
pared in body to the Orphans Ia
%aaT, where royal supper was served
oE me ladies' in charge Of that depart
;nsQI Of The fair
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
AT UNION CHAPEL.

Mrs. Fannie Hayes, city missionary
OIL the w. G. II. u. will conduct The
meeting Tonight under the auspices OF
me FRANCES Barnes Y at. the Union
chapel corner of Calvert and Chapel
sIeets. Mrs. Hayes was born in Nor
lotk' removed to Richmond when twelve
sedrs OIL age, where she completed her
, tuuG"'ion. for many years her homo
has been in the Old North Slate and for
the last nine years her life has becn
wholly given to the service of the Mas
Ter CHIEFLY among the por and neglected
classes. Her home at present is at 81
Tazewell street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
AN MAS SUppER.
Delightful Entertainment Furnished b,
the ladies OF the D!scinles' Church

Dcishtfui Entertainment Furnished by
lhe Ladies OF the Disciples Church.
The Ladies Aid Society of rreemason
Street Church Of Christ's Disciples have
been in the habit of giving every wear
CHRISTMAS supper for the benefit of
inc insurance fund. Last night and
Tonight were the dates selected for the
occasion this year.
The supper IS given in the ladies'
parior over the lecture-rOom and last
hiEht was well attended. \ still larger
number are expected 10 patrouiZe II to-
night. The supper table, extending
down the center of the room, Is very
beautifully decorated with flowers.
FERNS, palms and the like. presenting an
exceedingly attractive appearance. 1t
Is Ill charge of Mrs. r. V. White. as
sisted by Miss East and Miss Ransom.
Mrs. Jules Morein, assisted by Miss
Grey and Miss Dey, has charge of the
ice cream department. The fancy
work booth Is especially pretty with
its gaudy bunting and handsome dis
play of dainty things suitable for pres
ents and other purposes. Mrs j.. T..
Powell Is In charge and Miss Ellen
Morcin is her assistant
the proceeds so to n very worthy
cause and the affair is very charming
ana agreeable. 1t will be well attended
again tonight.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
Hutns ofnn Unknown City Wnny Cen
turicS ttiu Discovered

The ruins of an ancient city many CEN
turtles old, inhabited by race whose
name and origin has no record in tho am
nails Of history. has been discovered In
Guatemala. The shape OF the drinking
ana cooking utensils found In the strlIc-
lures composing what was evidently the
residence portion of the city, and the
chaiiccS and other sacred vessels In the
the characteristics OF Aztec and Toltcc
antiquity But, however they may vary
IN these particulars from other ancient
articles, they bear n general rcscmbla nee
TO the effects of lloStcttcr's Stomach Bit
tiers inasmuch as they have well served
Tho inenectivcncss of the ancient GRIPPING
remedies of the pharmacopocia for consti.
patton, for example, as cOntraSted with
the thorough, painless action of the Bit
tiers is very marked. This superb altera-
tive remedies and prevents chlls and
fever. rhcuna iisn. nervousness, dyspcp-
STA ana kidney troubles.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
PHILTARMoNIC ORCHESTRA
The Second Entertainment of the Y
NJ. g. a. Star Course Series

The Second Entertainment of tho v
NJ. c. y. Star Course Series.
The second entertainment Of tho
Star Course series was given n, thn
academy Of Music last night before n
large and apprcciative audience in thr
form of concert by the Womcn's Phil
harmonic Orchestra, of Boston. Mrs,
Al: sherman Raymond, conductor.
he concert, while at times some
what monotonous, was, as Il whole. en- :
Ioyab!e, and in part really excellent.
PARTICULARLY good were the excerpts
from Lohengrn and the American Fan
taSle' the latter being one of the neat
est musical arrangements heard hero
this season y cornct solo by Miss
Silshy was rendered in artistic stvIc
ana numDer Of contraito solos nv
Miss Ainsworth were much cni0ycJ
especially the encores.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
Old PeODIe.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys Will
frd the true remedy in Electric Bit
tcrs This ncdicicle does not stimulate
and contains no wh!skey nor other
inioxicants, but acts rs Il tonic and
Alternative. II acts mildly on the stom-
ach and bowels adding strength and
givi?y tone To the organs. thereby aid
ing .,aturc in the performance OF the
functions. Electric B!ttcrs is All excel
lcnt appetizer and aids digestion. Old
people find 1t just exactly what they
need. Price fifty cents and sl.O0 per
bottle at Burrow, Martin & Co.'s Drug
Store. ...
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
DIED

-. -
GRAN ES.-At the residence of his par
enta. corner l;erElIy avenue and Second
street. Bcrklcy, Thursday morning. Dec
)? ~ O'Clock. COLBERT CUNNING
liam. youngest son of MIR. and Mrs. r.
n. Graves, aged years and I? months
Funeral from residence OF his parents
THIS N'ridaD AFTERNOON at 2 O'Clock
Friends cf the family invited to attend.
kNIGIiT.-At.. his residence. No 722
$40 o'clock, y. m, WIN. a. j. KNIGHT,
aged 60 years
Notice of funeral hereafter. II
STOk ES.--At her late residence, III
iiiely street. at j. m Wednesday,. Dec
Sth, Mrs. MARY t. Stokes. widow OF
the late Lieutenant David NJ Stokes, L.
Fmneral from the residence FRIDAY
AFTERNOON at 3 O'Clock. Friends of
the family arc invited TO attend
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.

There will be held at the y. NJ. C. A.
rooms This afternoon at 1880 O'clock Il
meeting or the ladies who have IN
charge the chillren's celebrat ton. which
IS TO be given at Armory Hall on
Christmas Day. This entertainment
promises to be n very successful un-
dertak!nG, and already the citizens are
responding very literally with dona-
Tens for the celebration. Not only will
an elegant dinner be served the chill
dren. but 1t is desired to give each
chlid useful present. possibly in the
way OF clothing. The enterprise will be
ntcrdenominational. ladies from each
Of the denominations taking part.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
Grading %snmpa .re ns t:ood ns e:o.d

The Trading Stamp Company, in con-
ncc,ion with the decision OF the Cou.;
Of Appeals at Washington. D. c., as
published in The Virginian OF ycstcr-
day, wish TO say that this decision does
not affect the operating of the com
pany in Virginia, and call attention 10
the opinion Of the late Attorney General
Scott on the subject, as follows. He
said: 'In reference to the Trading
Stamp Comp az he UNDERSTOOD their
mode of operating, there was no law
on tho Virginia statiycs which could
be construed to confer to them or under
which they could be prosecuted. The
section referring to lotteries he says is
inapplicable, and so far as he could see
the giving Of Trading Stamps was per-
fcctly lawful"
oar store will be open until o'clock
Saturday evening. We close at O'Clock
during the week. Cali and examine our
stock. Norfolk Trading Stamp Com
pany, 2i4 Church street, opposite Old
81. Taui'S Church. de1O-lt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
ELECTED OEEIcI,ps

The Italian Benevolent Society has
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Louis Mangialetto; Nicc-Prcsi-
dent, Louis Cappcta; Treasurer
Tomaso Cappeta: Corresponding Sccre
Iary, Dominica Cntrella; Financial Sec
rotary, Fortunate Bronca; Vicc-Sccrc-
tary. Giuseppe Daminco: Directors
francesca Larga-la; Ferdinante Miycto.
MaJcstino Cont. Nincenzo Lanasa, Clio
Nanz, Battista Repotl. Lorenzo Catan-
FARO, PaSyualc di Stcphano were elect
ed to carry the flag and Antonio AIcu-
AGO. sergcant-at-arms
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
A HAPPY PAIR.
here.

Lizzie WorthingtCn Has Her Husband
Arrested for Taking Her Money.
rather curious case is that of VIII
liam WC.thington arrested Yesterday
on a warrant sworn out by his wife
Lizzie, charging him with getting 500
from her under false pretenscs. The
use VIII come UP in the Police Court
ms morning. Lizzie charges that her
husband, on the plea that he was going
~ open Il store, got her TO give him
The money, which he spent some other
way William says It was his own
money which he worked for and gave
me woman to kcep for him
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
THE GUESTS.
IMPORTANT NEGOTIA

y New manufacturing Industry Nav
CJmc Here.
Mr.. Barton Myers returned yesterday
from New England where he has been
negoi!mting with a certain well known
manufacturing company for the re-
moval of their plant to Iambert'G
Point.
This company it is stated. IS willing
10 make the change, provided 1t does
n"t nave 10 take the capital on; OF the
business to erect She factory, which en-
ploys 2C0 persons.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
Tho rnIe,Je.reIrx Co.

Are Offering Diamonds, watches and
,Jewelsy at unprecedented low prices
and their assortment is complete. II
you want a Christmas present in that
line, you VIII save money by purchasing
of them. DR.. Week has not yet return
sed, but will In a short time. We have
all his prescriptions and from them can
renew or furnish any glass needed
make specially of repairing spec
tacles and eye glasses, as well as fine
va eches and clocks
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
UNION MISSION.

We dislike to be ccctnually appeal
ing to the public, but necessity forces
us II do so. We feel sure that many
of our good people in our city have cast
of clothing that they would he glad TO
give. provided they We're satisfied that
1t would be worthily bestowed we
pledge our hest cndeavors to place what
may he sent us 10 those who are i'm
need y postal or note to the super
'ntcndcnt. No. LOG Church street. vii!
receive prompt attention.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
THE MEETINGS At PARK AVENUE
CHURCH

lne crowds Hooking every night to
Park Avenue Baptist Church are a Won
dcrful sight. The sidewalks are thronr
ed with people, every seat in the
church taken, and the pastor has stated
that the large Sunday school room will
afford accommodation to nearly l COO
persons. DR.. l.. G. Broughton IS prea CHI
ing with Srea; power, and the people
are held spcll-bound by his thrillin.
addresses. Mr.. Wolfsohn sings very
sweetly. 1t IL 4 great meeting.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
GuckIen'S Arnica Saliva

THE BEST SALNE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt I,heum
Fever Sores. Tctter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains Corns and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Burrow Martin tc Co
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10

thus: Company A. Lee Rifles, Captain
sheen: Company b., City Guards. Cap
tain Tarrall; Company e., Jackson
Light Infantry, Captain Nottingham.
The men were exercised in hollow
square formation, manual of arms and
counter marches, executing some very
pretty flank movements. The drill
closed with n dress parade. The Naval
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
MIR. BALLENTuNE conCpL 1,1ENrE1

The Water Commissioners have ADOPT
ed the following resolution written by
captain w. ~. S. Taylor and offered by
President c. n. Wood'ward
Resolved. That in appreciation of the
distinguished service rendered the Water
commissioners by Mr. n. r. Ballentine
IN acquiring the property known az
uoyce Lake. the Water Department
airectS mat hereafter the water supply
shall be known and designated on the
books of the Walter Department as
Lake Ballentine"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10

Mrs. Stark. Pleasant Ridge. o.. saws.
After two doctors gave up my boy ia
die. | saved him from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure" !; il INC
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs. colds and all throat ana lung
troubles. j. NJ. Tratter and r. l.. Wal
kcr, Norfolk, and Truitt e Smith. Berk-
ley.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
WILL MEET TODAY

The ladies in charge of :he proposed
Christmas dinner TO he given at Armory
Hall - ';hc boys and girls of the city,
Will meet a: the Y. NJ. G. A. at $50
O'Clock this afternoon to discuss plans
and consider the situation generally.
Many donations have already been re.
cc!vcd.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
CITY IN PARAGRAPHS.
Sriefest Possible Mention Made of
Matters of Interest

Services at Union Mission last night
were conducted by the ladies Of the
Volunteer Y.
Tho second Sunday in January has
bccn fixed for the. date of the anniver-
sary EXERCISES CT the Union Mission
The address will be delivered by Rev.
Or. ki!go. president OF Trinity Metho-
dist College. Durham, y. c.
TIC remains of Mrs. Margaret Wheel
wright We're taken Wednesday, night to
Front Royal Va, for inierment They
were accompanied by Mrs. Hugh c.
DAVIS, daughter of the deceased, and
Mr.. Davis.
Rev. w. p. Wright is visiting friends
hero.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10

"a It is easy to catch cold, and just as
easy to get rid of 1t if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure. 1t
cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneu-
.morlia and all throat and lung troubles
Tits pleasant to take, safe to use and
sure to cure j. NJ. Trotter, Norfolk;
n: L Walker, Truitt e. Smith, Berkeley
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
y VERDICT or SUICIDE.

Inquest Held Over the Body of Allison
Moore. Cclored.
The cororer's jury in the inques: over
the body of Allison Moore, the colnred
sexton of Centenary NJ. T.. Church. who
was found dead in his woodalcd by his
wife early yesterday morning, rendered
verdict of suicide
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
METEoROLoGICaL DATA.
U. s. Department, OF AcrlcuItu,.

"elicr bureau, Norfolk, Dec 8.
the following observations are record.
Gu LOT the past twenty-four hours:
Maximum temperature e.
Mihinum temperature .. -. 40
NoFmal temperature =. :. 40
DepNr.ure from normal -. plus S
DvpaIt9re from normal since Jan
Rainfall in "a hours .
Ka!nfall since December LIST .oS
Mean humidity g,
j. j. GRAY, Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
BATTALION DRILL.

Nortoik Soldicry Shows Up io Great
Form.
AS usual the galleries at Armory Hall
were crowded with friends OF the Nor
folk soldier boys gathered to witncs3
the battalion drill or the First Isaital-
ion, Fourth Regiment, Virginia militia
a full representation was present. there
being hut few absentces. The com
panics, which were drilled by Licutcn-
apt,Cqloncl George w. Taylor, lined up