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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
HER LADysnrp IN PRISON.
Lady scott ana Fellow Prisoners
ACntcmccM TO Eiphi Month";

London, January Sold Bailey Court
room was crowded this morning when
Lazy Selma Scott, John Cockerton and
William -Aylott. who yesterday pleaded
guilty of having criminally llbelled Earl
russell, Lady SCOTS son-in-law, were
brought up for sentence. Lady Scott
entered the court room accompanied by
ner daughter. the Countess Russell
w hen the prisoners were called to the
par for sentence John Lawson Walton
NJ. F.. solicitor for Lady Scott, addressed
the court in behalf of his client saying
mat her ladyShip pledged herself not to
republish any of the libels she had utter
ed against Earl Russell. Solicitor Hail,
speaking Tor Cocke:on and Aylott. said
that his clients did not withdraw n single
word they had said. or any statemen,
mat they had made concerning Earl
Russell, having told nothing but the
truth about him.
Lady Scott. in reply to the usual qucs-
lions by the Court, rs to what she had
10 say why sentence should not be pro-
nounced upon her. said that she was
perfectly willing to accept any punish
ment that his 1,ordshp, the Judge, might
see tit 10 .nllict. All that she had done
she sa ID, was for the sake Of her darling
uauenter. anu she would gladly suffer
anything for her sake.
The Judge then addressed the prison
ers, speaking for half an hour. He was
repeatedly interrupted by Lady Scott.
VINO Hhaliy became eNaSpcrated n. the
featuring of the Court and eXclaimed.
For goodness sake let me have NV sen
tence. | am only n woman"
me Judge then pronounced sentence
upon the prisoners, condemning each of
them TO eight months Imprisonment.
without hard labor. Lady Scott. on ac-
count of her delicate health. will no
treated as first class m.sdemeanant.
but Cocketon and Aylo;t will be treated
as ordinary prisoners.
AS Lady Scott was leaving the pri
soneFs dock. after the Judge had SEN
fenced her, she turned and said: Every
word / uttered against NV doupbtar's
husband is true"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
COTTON CONVICTED
The Ek-GOunciman Gets Seven Years In
Penltantlary for Criminal Assault.
HIS VICTIM WAS A SIX YEAR OLO CHILD
attorney Morris Comes 10 the Kescue
OF Hill, Who is Charged with I'm.
oezzieinent, with An Explanation
-PrisOncrs Dismissed for Lack or
Evidencc-An AbscondIus Debtor.

1esterday morning nj 1920 o'clock the
case OF Samuel Cotton. at one time n
councilman from the Fourth Ward.
charged with criminal assault upon the
person OF little 5-ycar-old Virginia Por-
ter. was called i'll the Corpora ton Court
The Commonwealth was Represented
py us attorney, Mr.. James +. Duncan.
Whi-e Messrs. w. II. Sergeant, Jr.. and
James w. McCraCkcn appeared for the
prisoner. These two young ATTORNEYS
nau been appointed by the court to de-
reno cotton and they worked manrullv
Tor their client, contesting with spirit
every point and every foot of ground
CANNED by the prosecution. Their line
OIL deiense was that Mrs. Porter mother
OF the little girl. had malice against
cotton ana had drilled the child in the
evidence she gave. In reply to two oues-
tons in the cross examination she had
replied: Mamma didn't teach me that -
Little N!rgie Is 4 wee tot ana told such
a straight tale that ii was Impossible to
break down her testimony
Df. French was introduced by the de-
tense to prove that he had taken a mes
sage from Mrs. Porter 10 Cotton to the
effect that if he would leave the cit+ the
case would be dropped. This, IT was al
leged' the prisoner refused to do. clam
ing that he would be acquitted.
FOUND GUILTY.
the case was given to the jury at 4
CLOCK and an hour and n half later a
verdict was reached finding the prisoner.
guilty rs charged in the Indictment"
ana liking his punishment at seven years
IN the penitentiary. y motion FOR n
new trial was at once made on the
ground that the verict was contrary to
the law and the evidence. The defense
claims that Judge Hanckel sustained the
demurrer To one count in the indct-
ment. but ruled and so instructed the
jury that conviction could be found
for attempted criminal assault under On
indictment alleging actual criminal as
sault. They claim also that they have
raised reasonable doubht 10 which the
prisoner is entitled.
The punishment for n crime Of this
character Is either death or from three
to eighteen years in the penitentiary
Cotton mad been out on $1,000 bail. but
application for a renewal of bail was re-
fused.
Cotton is confident OF ultimate acauit-
tai and was not greatly disturbed by
the verdict.
In the Corporation Court yesterday w.
II. Wales qualified as a notary public.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

pouS was BADLY cut and bruised, and
looked az IL q knife had been used to
XIII her. Two fingers OF her hand were
through handle of a jug, evidently to
create the impression that she died from
mtemperance ana exposure. John
Pritchard, her husband: "Red" Caroline,
..,n VIII IS now being contested, and
'Blaclt" Caroline were arrested for Tho
brutal crime, and each sentenced to the
penitentiary. John Pritchard receiving
fifteen years. Red" Caroline five wears
and one month and BLACK" Caroline
fve months. John Prltchard after his
release from prison was Killed Nv Inc
cars, and Caroline Prltchard went To
Wilmington. Del. where she amasscd
some property. She was known through
out the city. The case Is being tried
before a jury.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
Condensed 'Icicgrnn,s.

Chicago. jan S--Thc arguments in tho.
case OF the People OF Illinois against the
American Tobacco company Tor nm in
junction to restrain il from doing bust
ness IN this state were concluded to-day
nnd Judge Gibbons took the matter un-
der adviscment
Toledo, Ohio. Jan. S.-By a premature
explosion of nitro-glyccrinc, Neil Temp
kins. of Emlerton. Pa, and Philip
Swain, of Sistcrville, w. Va, were in
Stantiy killed in the oil field near Cri-
dersvillc to-day
Wilkesbarrc, Pr. Jan. S.-The Wyo-
ming Valley machine shops, operated by
the Vulcan Iron Works syndicate, have
suspended operations indefinitely. a
large number Of men are thrown out of
employment.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
The Hill Cn.e.

o. Il. Hill, charged with embezzlement,
was again arraigned In the Police Court
yesterday. Besides the charge made
against him by Armour e Co, to whom
he gave S2S check which was not hon
ored. he was confronted with another
charge brought by the Daisy Roller
Mills. who held SO check, payment on
which had also been refused.
Information from Poughkeepsie, ~
Y. to the effect that Mr.. Hill gave to
the parson, organist and sexton who
assisted at his wedding In that city re-
Gently checks which were not hOnOred
by the bank upon which they were
drawn, was also developed in the course
of the hearing, which consumed three
hours.
ATTORNEY MORRIS EXPLAINS.
Mr.. J.. j. Morris. attorney. testified In
behalf of the prisoner that prior to the
latter'S departure for Poughkeepsie he
had promised to discount and place to
his credit note for $500 to meet his
checks. However, being suddenly
called away to New York Morris forgot
to do this, and hence Hill's trouble with
his checks.
With this additional light before It. the
court took the matter under Amusement,
and Hill was rebailed In the sum of 5000.
RESULT OF A RAID.
The house OF Bessie Rufin, colored. on
Queen street. was raided Thursday
night on complaint OF many residents of
that section. Several arrests were made,
but when the case was called in the
Police Court yesterday no one appeared
for the prosecution and the prisoners
were discharged.
CAN HE BE HELD?
Archie Pryor. colored. was arrested n
month ago and given thirty days on two
charges Of DettIt larceny The DolIce do
sired to prosecute Archie on another
charge at the expiration OF his SEN
tence. This case was postponed yes
terday for five days longer In order that
commemorative Attorney Duncan may
look up the law. The defense claim that
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

at was with the greatest difficulty could
Keep about my house llnvim. in mind the
tfea, benefit my husband received from the
use oi III, Greene Ncrrur blood aud nerve
remedy. concluded To resort 10 il. tn nv
great JOY IT was completely successful, and bv
the use OF only three bottles | WA. entirely
cured. and ny health has been perfect since
VI Constituted. use DIR. GrCcnc's Cuthartic
Pills with the Nervura.
DIR. Greene. 30 West lith ST.. New York
CITY. the most successful physician i'm curinr,
nervous and chronic diseases, can be consulted
free. personally or bv letter
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
More Suit. Arnin.tC o,,.

There We're entered in the Clerks office
yesterday afternoon two more suits
against II. .. Colts. who Is now a pris-
oner under the absconding debtor law
The actions have been brought by Chas.
REID Cons. dealers In guano. for $500.
and by George TAFT & Sons seedsmen,
for S61O
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
Snrdininn Prince Released.

The steamship Sandman Prince. at
tached under libel at Newport News,
mas been bonded and released. The case
has been transferred from the United
States Court here to New York.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

=. Mr., ID. NJ. Stewart, of Chattauoopa
lsilh.' manufacturer of lava gas tins
advocated IL specific duty OF 80 cents
per gross on importations Of lava tins.
me committee adjourned until to-
steel and lead ores Will be heard.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

The New Orleans States notes that
the most successful merchant OF this
country was. confessedly, A. r. Stew
art. who once said: IF you have two
bushels of potatoes to sell. spend the
other"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
RHEUMATISM CURED.
The Great Remedy, DR.. Greene's
Nervura, Always Cures it.

Mrs. Mary Mcchan, West Concord. n. H.,
says:-"l was soreiy afflicted with rheuma-
tiSm for more than six months, and it seemed
to affect my whole system, pains and stiffness
OF muscles and joints TO which was added tho
more acute pains of scictica.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

WANTED--A manager for virg MA: must
be experienced ard n hustler: satisfac-
tory bond required. We have an up-to-
date plan and very attractive. 1t will
pay you to investigate. THE TENNES-
SEE MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION, Chattanooga. Tenn.
IA
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
Real Estate Transfers.

James l.. Williams. trustee, and Gel
estine Williams to Lillian T.. Williams
lot with improvements on Martin ave
nue. Atlantic City Ward, $500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

WANTED-Large room and board wanted
at Office by mother and daughter, in Dri-
rate family or refined boa, ding house:
address. stating lowest terms and all par
Gculais to III. NJ. L. o. Box 1892, Fhila-
delphia, Pa. jaS-lt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

You can't be we'll IL your blood Is i'm
pure, but you may have pure blood and
good health by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

WANTED-Old Mahogany Round Front
Sideboaids with long legs. Brass front
Tenders, Andirons, old sofas or Tables
with wood claw feet. Address G. THOM-
AS, "Virg. MAN Office" ia9-2t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
TO CUREA COLD ONEDAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if It
falls to cure. 25c. spa-tu, thu, sat- I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

AGENTS WANTED-To sell the new pro-
cess Iron Contraction Diamond" the
experts; also electro-plated Watches
Spectators and traders can make big
money; valuable information fn.e. Adj
ja9-2w~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

SALESMAN: Understanding cigar busi-
ness desiring employment answer
Goods sod by sample on credit. Good
pay expenses. exclusive territory as
sureu 70 proper applicant. Address
.. Box 1920. n. Y. City. ap2S-wesa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

BUSINESS oFFER-wANTED-B an
active, pushing man with many years
experience, an interest n n growing bus
mess: can furnish $3.50 or $1,000, or
would accept a good clerkship in Nor
folk or Portsmouth, Address BUSINESS
OFFER, care Nirginian jaS-3t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

WANTED.-Agents. so to $50 a week
New Goods. New Plan. Sells at sight
Every family needs 1t. HOUSEHOLD
SPECIALITY CO., Box i2i, Cincinnati,
ONO. delg-sa,t1
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

COSING OUT SALE at the Four
- Cent Store, l94 Church street We
close out regardless of cost for ten DAYS all
our stock of Toilet Sets. Clothes Baskets
Tuhs, Wash Rollers. Wringers, Oil Stoves,
Flour Rins. Fine Lamps. Bowls and Pitch
ers. Silver Ware. fine Bric-a-B rac, etc,
cent store exclusively. DON'T MISS THIS
BALL 1a3-su. ", film
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

WANTED-Norfolk people to know that
we repair boots and shoes.ieather or
rubber also harness. THE PUBLIC
BENEFIT SHOE REPAIRING CO, FEES
tiNal Hall. Brambleton. iaS-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

WANTED-Boy' years old wants en-
ployment: office, store. OF something OF
that nature: can furnish security: Is
bright and capable. Address care Vir-
ginan office al. c. Y" iaS-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

BOARD WANTED-Gentleman and wifc
wish board IN small private family: eld-
erly persons preferred Address J. c. b..
NIrEinian office. jar
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

Sony Hog, colored. assaulting Jimmie
Columbias with stone; thirty days in
Jail.
Walter Lewis. colored. held five days
for the Petersburg authorities.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-One large, neatly furnished
and wife with no chlldren) or two gen.
tlemen, on second floor. with all mod
ern conven.ences Adde'S W., this office.
ja7-3ts
WAREHOUSE FOR RENT. OR COT
ton, Peanuts and other merchandise re-
ceived on storage at No. IL Commerce
street. lately occupied by S. T. Nye &:
Co. Negotiable receipts and low ra te of
insurance obtainable. Apply to BAR
TON MYERS. jaS-lw
ROOMS-Two large rooms. furnished or
unfurn!shed. with lights and heat for
rent, west of Duke street. Address &C."
Nirginan office. ja6-tf
FOR RENT.--In West Freemason street,
2 rooms, southern exposure, nicely fur
nished: gas, bath and heat If required
at moderate terms for gentlemen. Ad-
dress T. T. q. nof0
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
O MINOR CASES.

this cannot be done and will fight the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LOST-A letter in Portsmouth yesterday
morning on Glasgow or Dinwl ode SITS.
Letter addressed 10 Mr.. w. X. Cook,
foieman. care Bel Telephone Exchange.
Finder will get Il suitable reward by re-
turning to the above address. jas
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

LADIES - CICHESTER'S ENGLISH
Pennyroyal riils Diamond brand,
are the best. Safe. Reliable Take no
other. Send ic. stamps for particu-
lars. "keiief for LADIES'" in letter by
return mail. At drugg .sts. Oh chester
Chemical Co, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

WANTED-A situation by n man of 30
years: experienced in building and rum
iiler. Address SAWYER, Box 50, Ply
mouth. y. c. ja6-1ws
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

SOR SALE.-I have for sale on easy terms
1000 farm at the growing town of
Win!ai., y; G.. on the n. & S. Railroad.
Ucli-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT Book
keeper and cashier. with Al references.
wishes to locate in Norfolk: ten years
with last employer. Address l.. DUE
FIELD. lG0S Holl.ns street, Baltimore,
Md dc29-l2tt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

FIRE NOSEGAi-FREE-Do you chew
tobacco? If 80, send me your address, on
pc tai card. and will mail you n sam
pie of the improved double timex Nose
gay free. larger piece for the money
ana better quality thar ever. 7. Il.
WADDlLL. agent. BOX 20. Norfolk, Va.
Jy23-ti
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

FOR SALE-Cheap. u light draft stern
wheel Passenger and Freight Boat. Pc
TER HAGAN IL CO., 2lS Walnut street.
Philadelphia. ja7-eod-6t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

$1,000 TO LOAN on long time. H. c. |
HOGGARD & CO. jal4-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-iO Glazed Hot-bed Sash:
good order cheap. c. *. WEAVER,
Clay Bank, Va jaS-Gt'
FOR SALE--A Railway, 500: very cheap.
PETER HAGAN x CO, 2lS Walnut ST.,
PHI ladelphia. la7-eod-Gt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09


cess Iron Contraction Diamond" the
most lovely and fiery of gems; deceives
Spectators and traders can make big
money; valuable information fn.e. Ad-
dress J. *. b.. Raleigh, N c.. Box "a
WANTED-Old Mahogany Round Front
Sideboaids with long legs. Brass front
Tenders Andirons, old sofas or Tables
With wee. weed claw feet Address g. TnoM-
AS, "Virg MAN Office" ja9-2t
WANTED-Large room and board wanted
at Office by mother and daughter. in pri-
vate family or refined boai ding house;
addisss' stating Ill iowest terms and nd all par
delphia, Pa jaS-It
wANTED.-Agcnts. $50 to $50 a week
New Goods New Plan. Sells Sells at "t s.eht.
SPECIALITY co, Bon i2i, cincinnat,
ohio. delgsa,1
sALEsMAN: Understanding cigar busi-
oas ee eIrn ing smPoy sn rsdt answ We
sprg Sox 20 ,,b proper APPLICANT A M5S
WANTED-A manager for Virg MA: must
be experienced and a hustler: satisfac-
tory bond required We have an up-to-
date plan and very ATTRACTIVE Il will
SEE MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION. Chattanooga, Tenn
ja2-taod-6t
WANTED-Boy II years old wants en-
ployment: office, store, or something OF
that nature: can furnish security: Is
bright and capable. Address care Vir-
gilman office IL. c. "" jas-3t
WANTED-Norfolk people to know that
we repair boots and shoes.ieuthe or
rubber: also harness. THE PUBLIC
BENEFIT SHOE REPAIRING co, Fes-
dval Hall, Brambleton. taS-3t
BUSINESS OFFER-WANTED-B an
active, pushing man with many years
experience, an interest n n growing bus
mess: can furnish $500 or $1,000, or
would accept a good clerkship in Nor
folk or Portsmouth. Address BUSINESS
OFFER, care Nirginian. jaS-3t'
BOARD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and vito
wish board IN small private family; eld-
erly persons preferred Address ]. c. b.,
NIrginian Office. jar
WANTED-A situation by n man of 30
years: experienced in building and rum
ming saw. save and shingle mills: q saw
iiler. Address SAWYER, Box 50, Ply
mouth, y. c. ja6-1w'
A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT Book
keeper and cashier. with AL references.
wishes to locate in Norfolk: ten years
with last employer. Address L. DUE
FIELD. lG0S Holl.ns street, Baltimore,
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DR: ANNA .GlERING, REGISTERED
~ PHYSICIAN. Twenty-Five years cx-
perienee. Specialist in DISEASES OF
WOMEN ONLY. Private SANITARIUM
OF HIGH REPUTE. Absolute privacy
afforded. FEMALE REGULATlYE
PILLS, $500 per box. Advice by mail
1903 Il. BALTIMORE STREET.
HALLMARK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
The Case of the schooner briggs.

NORFOLK, VA, October 2S-(special.)
Captain Quincy. OF the schooner Briggs
the suspected filibusterer. appeared be-
fore Collector Shields and United States
District Attorney White at the custom
house again to-day, when the inquiry
which was instituted by the Federal
authorities into the movements and in
tentions Of the suspected vessel was con-
cluded. The statements made by the
Captain and members Of the crew who
were examined will be forwarded TO the
department At Washington. Collector
Shields, who is still OBTAINING the Briggs
under orders from Washington. stated
to-day that in his opinion the schooner
came to Norfolk for nothing more than
a cargo OF oyster shells to be carried TO
Buzzard's Bay. Mass. He said that she
may have in the past carried munitions
Of war from New York and transferred
them at sea, but he did not thirk that
her being in Norfolk at this time had
any bearing on the Cuban war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
The Latest Fad.

Carolyn Wells in the Century,
Nannette is just the deara,t girl;
To her ! vow my love and duty;
From sllpper-tip TO shining curl
She's my ideal OF dainty beauty.
She's all fiancee should be;
No words are fond enough 10 praise
her:
But life has lost It's charm for me
Since Nan became a crystal-gazer.
The passing fad OF each new day
Has caught and held her tickle fancy;
1t nearly took my breath away
When she went I'm for chiromancy.
She studied psychical research.
And hypnotisni didn't faze her:
She even Joined the Buddhist Church;
But now she is a crystal-gazer.
Some Of her fads / rather liked
Her cult OF Ibsen or OF Browning,
Her swagger costume when she biked,
Her dress-reform and Delsarte gown
ing;
I liked Il when she tried to cook
Crabs la Newburg in her blazer: i.
But life takes on different look
Since Nan became a crystal-gazer.
Her feryid gaze she Concentrates
That crystal ball her csAnstant focus;
She ardently invokes the Fates
And all their mystic hocus-pocus.
With muscles tense and head erect.
Until the cleaning crystal sways her
G'ye known IL TO have effect,
Though / am not a crystai-gazer).
OF course I know tia but freak.
The very latest London notion:
She may forget II In week
And find some other new devotion
But with my heart too long she's play
ed
wonder II It would amaze her
II should WOO another maid
while Nan remains crystaI-gazcr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
TOO CONFIDENT.
The Republican House-to-House
Canvass-The Peanut Crop.

Cnnvass-The Peanut Crop.
NORFOLK, VA. october 2S.-(Special.)
''The Democrats of this State are too con-
fident," was told by prominent bust
ness-man to-day, land IL they do not
bring out their full voting strength on
election-day they will find that their willy
enemy has gotten the upper hand. Those
Republicans who favor fight, and they
are many, are going into the campaign
heart and soul"
Such statements as this. and the further
discovery of unwonted Republican ac-
tivity here, have caused Increased vigil
lance In the Democratic ranks. The fact
that the Republicans of this dAy are
making a house 10 house canvass pledg-
ing voters to go TO the polls on election
day, was a startling discovery, but IL is
true. Their leaders are sparing no ef-
forts to bring out every vote possible. IL
is said that an even bet has been made
that the Republican party will have one
man at least in the House from this city,
and while the Democratic managers
laugh at the wager, they are taking pre-
cautions to prevent its portent from be-
coming reality.
Peanut men here say that the continued
rains will cause a large shortage in the
new crop, causing the nuts to decay in
the ground. The largest transaction in
old stock which has taken place here
this year was the purchase of 400 bags
yesterday, which leaves only very small
quantity Of last years crop in the hands
of Norfolk dealers. Just how much old
stock is In the hands OF farmers at pres
emit Is difficult to say.