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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Quarter of "a Million Bushels of In
xects Destroyed.

Quarter of IA Million Bushels of In
sects Destroyed.
From the London Times
The visitation of Algeria by locusts last
year was of an extraordinary character.
From the last report of the British consul
general who describes the phenomenon in
detail, it seems that Algeria was visited
twice during the year, the first flight ap-
pearing in the winter as far north as the
Mediterranean coast, and second one,
which was normal, in the spring and early
summer There is no record of any flight
such as the early one in the history of Al
geria, and as they appeared so early it was
believed they were sterile; but the females
began to lay in the usual way, only several
months too soon But in place of being
Matched out in the usual period, they took
more than twice as long, which seems to be
something wholly new and unexpected in
the life history of locusts. The appearance
of the insect so far north the Mediter
ranean in midwinter is believed to be due
to the drought which in the previous year
devastated the southern districts and the
Morocco Sahara. There being no vegeta-
ton in the Sahara, the locusts were forced
to leave the grounds where they spend the
winter, and, without making the usual
halts to hurry forward to places where
food was obtainable. This unexpected visi-
tation was met by exceptional eXertions on
the part of the government, the local au-
thorities, and trade committees. Oran, the
province adjoining Morocco, was the only
one invaded. The area over which the eggs
were laid Is estimated at 424 800 acres, and
go 100 bushels of young locusts were de-
stroyed These are below the real figures,
for in many fresh grounds no estimate was
made of the area covered. The barriers. or
lines of defense, made of the Cyprus appa-
ratus or of zinc, extended over 3D. miles,
while q lib bitches were dug at the foot of
these to catch the young locusts. The eff
forts of the defenders were devoted mainly
to saving the crops which were most valu-
able, such as the vines. In this they were
successful, for the yield from the vlne-
yards underwent no diminution: me raw
ages of the locusts mainly affected cereals
NJ GO 10 ASTHMA ted at over ECO QQ0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

hibits. Prof. J. H. Gore, commissioner gen
eral, United States section. Columbian Uni
versity, Washington, d. c.; DIR. Thomas
Wilson. commissioner general, United
States section United States National Mu-
scum Washington. d. c.
Army Medical Museum. Washington. DC.
Gold medals (for collaborators): Bailey
Willis Qwo), Henry Cannot and J. H.
Killers.
Bronze medal, H Tible & Son, Washing
ten, d. c.. smokers outfit.
Honorable mention, H. Tible & Son,
Washington, d. c.; originality in types.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

during the month Of December. This vii,
throw 10000 pupils out during that length
OF time. The councilmen have to 20 before
the people at the May election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

WANT ads. in The Star ny because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Mems extra quality Scarlet Shirts.
IN all sizes. Having no Draw
ers TO match we will close On
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Specials i'm mnillimer

Ladies' and chiidren's un;rimmed fel
hats-which are now SO stylish-in all tn
very newest colors-which are sold In al
stones about town for 6oc--wilI be I'm,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Mems Scarlet Me,licatcd Atwood
SLitts and Drawers. usual
selling price, Si2J. Here 10
Saturday . WONs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Mems Atwood Footiess Golf Uosa
In solid black. blue and cardinal.
with bandstriied cuffs.
Never sold under soc. Here Snc
Saturday OSSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Mems Fast Blask Seamless Half
Hose Sold everywhere at 12lkc.
pair- Saturday We Will sell I'M
them at ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Exquisite electric seal capes
full sweep-.iust such as the
exclusive fur.ier ~ Il %
s Ssald show h, fs you at , L y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Handsome hrocaded grns
grain sk,rts-best OF Innings
and velvet bound with the
s s T. ts .s s 81: S6.08
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Lot of plain and also lot Of
braided and jet-trimned silk
seal plush guaranteed
SaltZ's plush-silk iined-and
fur TRAINED empire" pleatcd
back s12 CT I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Ladies' Scltz's best silk
seal plush guaranteed
he latter have Vatican plea,
backs. and both are trimmed
with Angora fur ard lined
i IL Il. ,s sssSs s9 e ST. %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Mems Fine English French Flannel
Bicycle Shirts. With white en- Os
liren neckband Saturday ~ sLO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Other swell Bicycle Shirts up to
81 -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Mems Ribbed Winter Underwear.
pitsh back. in tan ard blue mixtures.
Both Shirts and Drawers, I'm.
In all sizes. Saturday OVSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Stylish brown. black and
blue ,-heviot. cheyiot serge and
tan covert cloth tailnr-m made
suits fly fnoat silk lined
jarkets strap soamS-rrupr
width Of skirts and splrn-
s a a. ' mad; S12.O8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Ladies' black figured bril-
Gantine skirts well made
well lincd-well bound-w.th 4
hang W h ch distinguishes
- ;ss!, .s.e'': ST 10
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Linen Cuffs, 1Oc.
any style Linen Cuns. except the
links" which are 121.c pair.
Bargains for BicycTists

Mems Fancy Flannelette Bicycle
Shirts. IN nobby plaids with
ur g.'y ''ne' neeA0'ndS' Sat Soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Lot OF striped camcrs hair
skirts made splerdidiy 49, per-
acct In hsng-v teen
bourd AID lined with per
; q : f $50 go ST 20
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The specials inn bows q

Boys black and blue and
fancy cheviot suits-all wool
REFER and double-breasted
jackets pants have double
seats and knees cloth
fning-the 81 Suits about
town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Boys fine all-wooi chcviot
and ccssir'ere knee pants suits
blue and black and fancy
plaid effects fine Innings and
fire trimmings Refer and
d9uhle-b,casted nobhicst
garments s. ever bought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
Productive of Good.


ITO sum up, the exposition represented
the benefit received by that country. given
it from an extension of the knowledge of
it's commerce and manufactures, and in
crease the intimate relations existing be-
tween the commercial people Of the differ
ent countries. j think it may fairly he
said that the exposition has been product
i've of a large amount of good. 1t has pro-
cured in Belgium not few commercial
houses willing 10 handle American mo-
ducts. This has beenebrought about by the
several expositions,s-1 notice this increase
particularly since the time I was in Rel
GUM. about nIteen years ago, as consul.
rection further between the United States
and Belgium, I cannot say. This is to he
considered when we reflect on the increased
cost of manufactures produced nv orr sys
tenn of protective tarfn. This is a matter to
be considered byilthe statesman.
Prizes Brought ito Washington.
From the appropriation of 5000. which
was available, the United States had 1o4
exhibits. and had no reason to be ashamed
Of her representation in this respect. When
argued for increased appropriation. a
well-known congressman told me that
when 1t was stated the exposition was n
commercial enterprise. he thought we
should be content to maintain our home
market. He stated that the United States
will have enough to do In Accomplished
this. There must be an Increase from SO
OOO, coo to $200. 900, 0U0 In the receipts before
we try to spread our commerce to foreipn
countries. He declared 1t would be an Ist-
ter impossibility under the present protect-
i've tariff to compete with them in the mai.
ter of commercial prOducts."
The list Of prizes given by the expcsftfon
to institutions and persons In the Dfstrict
is as follows: 4sss
Grand prize. bureau Of labor, Treasury
Department, washington, D. g.
newspapers), Evening Star, Washington.
Special diploma 81 merit for scientific a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Black boucle tan covert or
n black kersey all-silk lined
jacket-made with all that is
newest in style-coa.s srch as
many stores are SELL d. -
ing for as Eigh as $l2 M
for p0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Tomorrow we shall give you an oppor-
tunfty to get all-silk. satin. double faced
ribbon-3h inches wide which
cells regularly at 30 cents a yard 4 m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Beautiful black satin Ouch.
esse waisfS-thc hspdsorn.sf
ni'd heaviest and most lus-
irons quality made with
plcated yoke-Russian blouse
S S S%s ss ssS%5 "a: $6.08
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Ladies' black, blue. tan and
green kcrscy cloth coais-with
velvet inlaid collais-flap peck
ets-lined with different high
colors of satin g n m
o @sa so. . . fly front , Il w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Boys cilinchilla REFERS
small sizes, with REFER collars
large sizes with velvet col
lars-plaid lining-hound AMI
trimInsd with Hercules braid
spleEtlidly Eiade and perfect i'm
fit SO and $3.50 values
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Tomorrow we shall place on sale a lot OF
handsome ostrich plumcs-sold else y 4
where for a-fcr. ZIG
Black ostrich plLmes-for which <nz
Others ask 9Sc--ro tomorrow for. QlSN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Handsome black and change
nhle taffeta silk waists new
rleatcd yokos anl Russian
blouse fronts for which every
II; y: y g.: r; ! ,o 20 S4.08
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Ladies black kersey cloth
capes, with Vatican back
velvet irlaiC collars strap
searis-4 rows OF stitching and
flushed with
small silk but d ~ 40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Boys inter-wcicht genuine
blue Woro,nbo chinckilla reef
ers-iE REFER collar ard round
velvet collar sizes-bou. and
trimmed with fine Hercules
braid-spierdid lining 81 ard
s. values
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
ERTEbRD

HEREFORD, n. c., Sept. G.-(Special1--
MIR. w. s. Blanchard and Mr.. ]. l.. 4
Wood spent Saturday evening last In
Norfolk, Va. They went down on the
morning train md returned on the
evening.
Mr.. ". T. Shannonlrouse left last week
Tor oxford, where he will enter the Hor-
ner school MS one of the teachers.
Air. Harry Whcdbee has returned
home from Elizabeth City, where h.
spent a few days last week.
Mrs. w. II. Ward was taken suddenly
Ill last Saturday to the regret of her
many friends.
Mr.. b. i. Perry, OF Norfolk, va. n
FORMER resident of this place. is in town,
improvements will be made on the
Methodist church some time shortly.
which are very much needed.
"a white man ana n colored man got
INTO a scranping match over in the
West End Saturday night. The darlzcv
Knocked the white man down and cut
dis face quite badly.
y warrant was sworn out against soy
erai c"lored men of his place for fish
ing some dutch nets belonging to Mr.,
:. V. orman ono Of them, Mr..
isaac Benhry. n sporty young coon.
skipped. and is thought TO he in ma
vicinity OF Norfolk.
MT. C. w. Morgan leaves to-day for
baltimore, Md, and other large cities
OF me North for the ~ os pur-
CHASING his fall ana winter stock of
goods.
IN Rev. ]. j.. Barber. of Roper. n. G,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
Ea.lZA CITY.

Elizabeth City, n. C. Sept. 6.-(spc-
clai)-The Rev. w. S. penick, of Slircve-
port, La. preached at the Baptist
church yesterday. III the morning the
subject of his discourse was Enlarge
ment of the SOUL and in the evening
Tn Rcst' was the theme ~discoursed.
Large congregations were present on
hrth occasions. Mr.. penick is an elo-
quent and forceful speaker. and both
ermon were of a very high RIDER.
Evangelist Schoolfield began revival
services at the Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday when three services. in
me morning, afternoon and even!ny
were held. Large crowds were present
al all the services. Mr.. Schoolfeld di-
rected his talk chiefly to the meunbers
OF the church, ana the M as are
All CT his, were OF exceptional merit.
Tne meeting will be continued ten days
unler his leadership.
The liev. SIR. Davidson, OF Baltimore.
VIII ofiic.ate at the Baptist church on
next Sunday.
NJ. CASTOR Bell, of Norfolk, Va, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. NJ. Bell, on
South Road street.
This Icing Labor Day. n legal holiday.
the p~ostoficc and banks are all closed
up.
y colored man was fined for disordcr,v
conduct in the Police Court this morn
ing.
The City ana County Commissioners
hold their regular monthly meeting at
ne city Hall and court house, respcc-
lively. this morning and evening.
Several officers from Nurfolk verc
here this morning looking for the negro
Bl!l Pitt who murnercd n man in Nor
folk Saturday night. Their search was
iruitlcSs. Fit was traced as far as
the Camden ferry, but there all traces
Tcr. lost.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED,

THE OUTLOOK."-Among INC sne-
c!a!v noteworthy contents f the sen
tember Magazine number Of The out
look may he named: Professor L.ancia-
mrs beautifully Illustrated article mn
Modern Esomc;' THE First Working
Cirts Club THE Real ISAIAH 4
charming out OF doors lova story Ey
ifisGllla Leonard. called "A bay at
Lone Island an article by Bishop
Huntington on The Imitation or
Christ The history of ;ho week is
given as usual succinctly and br,,GIv,
)" u year. The Outlook Company, il
AstoT Place, New York.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
~ BLACK FACED s1Ar1AN,

y particuly handsome specimen Of the
monkey species was out or all airing
Yesterday afternoon in the vicinity Of
me NirEinian annex, on Plume street.
Inc man who had the other end IF The
rope discouraged n near approach ia
the Slmian, saying that he was aversc
10 strangers. The dogs in the neigh
nofhood gave him a wide berth, and
Wisely 1t appeared. but u number Of
strect San'ins of various hues surround
ed him. and these. the monkey chased
occasionally as far as MS tcthcr per
united. One of the boys remarked that
lie looked like people," ana he did
somewhat. He was a very large mon.
Key with a very intelligent black face.
ana his hair, which was quite long,
was. OH his back as yellow as n fox.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
n

%1Idcnton, y. c., Sept. G.-(Special.)-
Court IL in session at Currituck this
week.
The county commissioners and Board
of Education mot this morning at the
county court house.
The Town Council will have its reg
ular monthly meeting Tomorrow even
ing.
~ p~rotractcd meeting is going on this
week at Billiards. Bridge.
The missionary society of tho Bap-
list Sunday school held Its monthly
meeting ut that church Sunday after
noon. Professor j. c. Kittrell was
present and made n very interesting
and instructive talk.
We are glad to see Mr.. w. II. Conield
able to be out again.
Mcssrs. George Il. Harris and II. p.
Jones have returned home after a weeks
absence.
The Rev. ]. l.. Rumley is off on a visit
to his parents at Beaufort, n. c..
The Rev. Jack Bar eft. one OF Nor
folks promising young ministers, occu-
pied the pulpit of the NJ. Il. church of
This place Sunday. Mr.. Barrett was
once n citizen of our town and has
many friends here who were glad TO see
him again and pleased TO have an on
portunity of hearing him preach. While
here he was the guest OF the family of
Mr. NJ. +. Bond.
The EdcntOn coIorcd air opens this
morning Uuesday) and closes Friday.
VIC hope the enterprise will prove to he
n success.
The bank is closed to-day, it being
Labor Da., n legal holiday. =
Mr.. J. II. Leggett, of Plymouth. was
at the Bay View Satulduy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
NORTH CAROLINA

filled the pulpit at the Methodist church
last Sunday.
The military company will drill to-
night.
The furniture for the new vaults for
the court house will be put in some
time this week.
\ new preacher will be elected at
the Baptist church next Thursday night
to serve the church during the incom-
ing year.
the next session.
There was preaching in alt the
churches yesterday.
A lecture on Sunday school work will
be given at the Baptist church nGSt
Friday night.
To-day is commissioners day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
Did You Ever

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found TO be peculiarly adapted TO the
Eelicf II cure of all female complaints.
exciting n wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the or
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Melancholy or troubled with dizzy SPELLS
Electric hitters in the medicine you need
Health and Strength are guaranteed by.
It's usa. Fifty cents and 81 a; Burrow.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
d Nose QldThIOQ|
Father and Daughter
Both Cured.
DIR. T.. r. FREY,

'
Dear Sir-About a. year ago l was
treated by YOU for CATARRH OF
NOSE AND THROAT with such re-
markabie benefit that l gave you n tes-
timonial to publish. THAT TESFIMO-
NAL STILL HOLDS GOOD. THERE
HAS BEEN NO RETURN OF THE
DISEASE. AS my daughter suffered
from the SAME DISEASE, placed bcr
under your care. YOUR TREAT
MENT HAS REMOVED ALL SYNp-
TOMS OF THE DISEASE, AND SHE
SEEMS ENTIRELY CURED. have
sent you a number of patients during
the past year. and you have given en-
tire satisfaction in each case.
Sincerely yours.
l.. S. ID. SAULS,
81 York Place.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
soRA SHOOTING GOOD,

IN Consequence of the recent high
.iurS snortSmcn have had exceedingly
good shooting on the marshes in ihn
vicinity of Norfolk, and a. good many
sora have been brought into the city,
a gentleman reports that about Smith
Held the shooting has been particularly
good and that sora WI marsh hcns
are very plentiful. One gentleman, who
went gunniclg on Friday and Saturday
near there, brought to bag somewhat
over a hundred birds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
GEO. w. DEFY,
j. w.
T.. Il.
C. II. FERRELL & CO,
AuctioneerS.

RY VIRTUE OF 4 DEED OF TRUST
- made by J. H.. Sinons ct ux to us as
trustees, bcarinG date on the first day. Of
February, 1879; and recorded In Deed Book
lo9, page 800 OF the Norfolk county Clerks
office, and ut the request of the creditor
therein secured, we shall sell Mt public
change. 2SG Main street ut IL m, on
SATURDAT the 18th day of September,
1887. the following property. to-wit: Ali
that certain lot of land In the city of Nor
folk. Va, with the building and Inn
provcnents thereon, fronting 26 feet or
the north side of Highland avenue, with
q depth between parallel lines one hun
drcd 900 feet, being lot number twenty
five (25) on the plan of William Pnnni!rs
property. duly recorded In the Clerks Of
flee of the Corporation Court ofIthe city
of Norfolk, with the deed from r.. II. Ba-
kcr, Jr:. and L. Harmonscn, commission
ers to VIM. Pannill.
TERMS CASH.
GEO. w. DEFY,
y. r. BORLAND,
j. w. HUNTER,
Trustees. +
au29-tds Auctioneers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
BARBOUR CLUBS MEETINGS RF,
"SUMED.

The John S. Barbour Club of the First
ward holds a meeting tonight. The
cub reaches ita tenth birthday this
month. ana the members look back with
much pride nj the splendid work The or
ganizaii"n has done in the cause Of
Democracy. Mir. r. II. Pitt is president
and Mr.. w. q. Pettis secretary,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
Norfolk Iron Works,
GEO. W. DUVAL s. CO.,
No. Is Water Street. Norfolk, Va,

ENGINES, BOILERS, sAWMIIL ana
all kinds of machinery or the most I'm
proved patterns. Also repairing at tho
shortest notice. Particular attention to
BOILER TUBE FERRULES are the
MY perfect remedy for leaky boiler tubes.
any engineer. and are warranted to stop
leaks.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-07
AUCTION sALEs-TIxIs "a,
AucrIoN sAIEs-rlUTuRI DAY.

5RY VIRTUE OF TWO DEEDS Of.
trust made by Virginia T.. Lavender
and M. II. Lavender to Geo. w. Dey. Il
Hunter and T. r. Borlahd, trustees. one or
said deeds bearing date on the 10Th aay.
or May, In the year 1884, and recorded In
deed book ll2b., page 81. and the other OF
SAID deeds bearing date ON the 10Th day OF
Octopcr, IN the year 1896, and recorded in
deed book liza, page 234, Clerks Office OF
the Corporation Court of the city OF Nor
FOLK, at the request OF. the creditor therein
secured. we shall sell ut public aiirtion
st the Norfolk Real Estate Exchange, Nc.
~ Main street. at II m., oil SATURDAY.
the eleventh day Of September, 1897, tho
following property. to-wit:
THAT CERTAIN LOT OF LAND
with the buildings thereon, situated IN
Hramblcton Ward, of the city OF Norfolk
Virginia beginning at q point on the
south side OF Branibleton avenue at a dis
tango westerly along snid avenue one hum
dred and forty-elsht Q4S) feet from the
western side OF Reservoir avenue, thence
from said beginning southerly at rixht
angles from Isramhieton avenue ono hum
dred and fifteen (115) feet to Low street:
thence westerly along Low street twenty.
ntnc (29) feet; thence northwardly one
hundred and fifteen (15) feet to Rramble-
ton avenue; thence eastwardly along
Brambleton avcnue Twenty-Five (25) feet
to the point OF beginning. 49,
TERMS:-CASH.
GEO. w, DEFY.
. . .. Il. w nI1 NrrrET1 -.E7