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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-26

HOODS PILLS are the favorite
family cath Rrtic and liver medicin e
Price x6c.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-26

HOODS PILLS are purely vege-
table and do not purge pain or grippe.
All druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
COTTON NOTES.

Light rains in Texas and GcorcIa
Hot and dry wea Their prevails in Ar.
kansas. Thermometer, 100 degrees.
Liverpool advanced l-a2d. on spot cot.
ION. Futures contracts closed outlet III
IL points advance.
Bar silver in London 2lkd., an ad
vance OF I'D.
New York future cotton market drclIp-
cd points. closing steady; sales 81, 90(
bales October. 6.S6G6.S7; January. GsI
$50; March. 6.SsI6.ss. Spot cotton dc.
clined &c: middling. TIC.
October contracts In New Orleans dc.
clined II points. closing at 6.45. Spo,
cotton unchanged.
Receipts at United States ports yester.
day were 0,2SS bales. against IS. 003 bale,
last year, and 1891 bales In 1894.
New Orleans receipts for Monday are
estimated Mt $500 to G.0O0 bales. asalnst
l2.?"9 last year. Houston estimated =,
5000 to 10000 bales. against 5,e57 last
year.
The visible supply of cotton decreased
67.SS9 bales last week. and Is now 0S7. TGl
bales, which Is $50 bales less thai last
year.
Cotton Exchange will be closed Mon
day-Labor Day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
ANARRoWjGScAP


Friday evening as Mr.. Charles Humid
ley was on his way home in n sail
boat Il flaw OF wind struck. him while
jus. Off Pinner's Point capslzlng the
boat and throwing him into the water.
He was seen by Il ~12-yenr-old colored
boy named George James. who was in
q small boat about 300 yards away,
who jumped out of his boat and swan
towards him. pulling tho boat after
him. He reached Mr.. Hundley just
as he was going down for the last
time. n pulling him Into the boat,
brought hlm~to the shore. where he was
rolled and afterwards brought to his
home. on Green street.
The net OF the boy Is more meritorious
from the fact that he remarked that he
never could do too much for Mr.. Humid
ley. for he had helped his mother to
keep then a fire last winter by giving
her wood to burn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
There is Nothing So Good.

There Is nothing just as good az DR.
Kings New discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds. so demand IL and dis
not permit the dealer to sell you some
substitute, He viii not claim there Is
awning better. but in order to make
more profit he may claim sometime
else to be just as good. You want Or,
Kings New Discovery because yo,,
know 1t to be safe and reliable. and
guaranteed to do good or money re-
FUNDED. For Coughs. Colds, Consimp-
ton and for all affections Of Throat.
Ghest ana Lungs, there is nothing as
GOOD as Is DR.. Kings New Discovery,
trial bottle free at Burrow. Martin e.
CO.'S drug store. Regular size so cents
and 81.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
BERKELEY NEWS.
Mr.. J. r: Humphrles left Friday after

Mr. J. r. Humphries left Friday after
noon for Coleraine, N. c.
Mr. w. W. Sylvester has returned from
the mountains OF Virginia.
MIR. Thomas West. OF the u. S. S. Tex
as, was in the city yesterday, visiting
his. family.
The bridge spanning Hardy's Creek
on lodge avenue has beer torn down
and a new one is being erected.
Miss Grace Purdue. OF Manchester,
who has been visiting the family Of Mr..
Charles II. Barry. on North street will
return home to-day.
Mrs. D. A. Sawyer left yesterday
morning to visit relatives In Rockdalc,
N. c. -
The Epworth League OF Chestnut
Street M. e. Church will meet this aftor-
noon at 4 o'clock. A very interesting
programme has been arranged for the
sion. ''' ..4r.
Mrs. W. J. winborne and daughter.
Miss Maggie, left yesterday morning to
visit relatives at GAINESVILLE. Va.
Mrs. Amanda Stokes, n very highly.
respected lady. died at her residence.
near Providence Church.. Norfolk county
Friday night about 1920 o'clock, aged
fifty years. She was the mother of Mr..
&c. Stokes, a Chestnut street merchant.
The funeral will take place this after
noon from the residence.
Messrs. Frank Douglass and Harry
Gibson left Friday for Niagara Falls,
and Toronto. Canada. where they will
spend about two weeks.
Miss Hattie Etherfdge left a few DAYS
ago. to visit her uncle, Dr. Etheridge,
at Wallaceton. ~
DR.. Burruss will fill the pulpit today
at III a. m. and s p. m. at Main Street
Christian Church, In the absence of the
pastor. Rev. NJ. w. Butler.
Christian Endeavor this afternoon Mt
4:3O. Topic. Gifts All are cordially
invited.
Preaching to-day at Berkeley Avenue
Baptist Church at II a. NJ. and S y. m.
by the pastor, Rev. G. w. Duke. Sunday
school at $50 o'clock.
Young Mems meeting this afternoon
at 5 O'Clock at Berkeley Avenue BAPTIST
Church. All are invited TO attend these
services.
Mrs. George Fry, who has been away
on q several weeks visit returned this
week. = E,;f% 81 Z
Prof, c. F.. Heard. who has been WIS.,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
THAIIA ITEMS.

Mrs. T. G. Gordon. of Reservoir avo-
nue., Is now able to sit up and viii soon
be out. o
Rev. Mr.. Crawley and wife, of South
Norfolk Circuit. have been stoppInr
with Rev. a. A. Jones, OF HAYWOOD
Memorial church. Mr.. Crawley has been
helping Mr.. Jones in his meeting at
Lynnhaven. ~
lsev. Mr.. Jones meeting at HAYWOOD
Memorial church closed last SUNDAY
l9leven were taken Into the church on
sunday. Rev. Booker Smith, of Watch
aprague. preached there Sunday night
Judge l.. d. Wetmore mas returned To
warren after a few days stay in Prtn-
cess Anne.
More spot fish han have been known
on these shores for many years are be-
ing caught. Many Of our rarmcrs will
enjoy the old-timc luxury OF spot fish
LOT 'Dreakfast for this winter.
The Bay Is ~encroaching on the shore
at Stamp haul fishery so much thai
the houses are being moved for the third
or fourth time within a few wears.
The meeting Mt Nimmo's was very
good. e.
Mrs: Lucy Club. Of Maltby ayenpe
Brambleton, Is visiting in Mathews.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
&HW STORE, NEW GOODS AND
{ g JUST WHAT. YOU NEED.

s1n'N this issue Messra Anderson s.
Thompson announce to the public that
they will tomorrow. morning open their
doors at the store formerly occupied by
r. G. Hume & Bro. 224 High, street.
When they Will have the best assortment
of school books, stationery of all kinds.
THESE young men have concluded to
embark upon the business world for
themselves, Mr.. Anderson has been. en-
gagged in this business FOR orer ten ) ears
part the time with Mr. Hume and part
with MIR. Crinip, and h Is perfectly
atpilkar 3PHkilt.th wants otnthe people
OF Portsmouth. MIR. Thompson has
had but little experience in this kind Of
business, but other business In which
nc has -been engaged tits:hfm for this
business. and he will. no doubt, add
considerable strength to the firm. These
gentlemen offer as an inducement 10
purclra5ers$of school books to give a
fine public scho5l'big. or q handsome
Nthograph pencil box. blotter and ruler.
They also buy and. sell second hand
SClOOl D0OSS.ysE.- = 20. E1,E-N's .r'H
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
REMARKABLY STEADY.
London Bought Quite Freely 10 This MAI
'ket Of International Shares.
EXTREME Rise IN NORTHERN PACIFIC
h Market Was Under Considerable
Pressure Arscr she Opening ON
Offerings 90 Realize - 81. rauI
Slowed Narrowly below Thursday
Close-Bond sIarkct Active!

New York, September 4.-The market
neid remarkably steady to-day, consid-
ering the fact that a Sunday and a holt
uay are to Intervene before the resump-
ton of trading and that realizing has
peen on quite a large scale all week.
London bought quite freely In this
market OF the International shares, and
O buoyant tom was also reported for
americans on the London exchange. The
ADVANCE In Northern Pacific issues gave
evidence Of manipulatIon.
The motive advanced for to-day's adj
vance wac the benefit to result to the
road from he clause OF the tariff law
leVying a discriminating duty on for
| goods brought into the country
through n contiguous country.
The market was under considerable
pressure after the opening on offerings
to realize, and declines were general
throughout the list. The market was
rallied by the advance In Northern Pa
ctffc issues, Sugar and Missouri Pacific.
Sugar rose TX after a heavy opening.
Missouri Pacific advanced tx from the
low point on its earnings for the fourth
week In August. which showed a gain OF
S2Io,O0O over the corresponding week In
last year. The extreme rise In Northern
Pacific preferred was TX on sales of
$4,000 shares. leading the list. st. Paul
move narrowly and below last nights
close all day. Wabash common and pre-
ferred were strong on the August state.
ment, showing a gain Of s154. $40 In gross
earnings. Statements of railroad earn.
lngs published during the day were uni
formly favorable. and the excellent bank
statements also sustained the list. The
closing showed net changes mixed.
The total sales for the week were
3,194. sol shares.
The bond market has shown great &C.
tivity during the week, and prices arc
generally higher. Notably advances the
shown by the Atchisons, Fort Worth
and Denver City. Northern Pacific prior
fours, Texas and Pacifcs. Wabash sec.
onds, Norfolk and Western and Read.
Ing Issues. Total sales $40. 1853. 400.
Government bonds are M@1 higher or
the week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
NOTICES

Central NJ. e. church, Rev. G. II. Ray,
D. D., misunderstanding at ii "a. m,
and 8 p. m. Morning subject, THE
Eucharist evening. Ruth" Prayer
meeting ut 2:3o p. m Junior League
al, s p. m. '
Monumental M. e. church; Rev T, n
Betty, pasto-Sunday school at 9:15 a.
m. Preaching ct II a. m. and s D. IN.
Lords Supper after morning service.
south Street Baptist church-Preach-
Ing Mt II a. m. and 1880 r. H.. Commu-
rdon after morning service.
Calvary Baptist church. Rev. p. S. c..
Davis, pastor-Services as follows: Sun
day school at $3.50 a. m. Preaching nv
the pastor at II u M. and 7:30 p. m.
Port Norfolk Baptist chapol-Sunday
school 'at.3;p. m. and preaching at 4
D. m. by Rev. w. r. Kecfe, of Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
SIX CARD PARrIEs
Guests at the Sweet Chalybeate Find
Diversion In! Pasteboard.

FkNLkEEEr &LARtgf FEE1EL - EsAsn.
Guests at the Sweet Chalybeate Find
Diversion in Pasteboards
Sweet .Chalybeate Springs, September
4.-(Special)lThough the season Is far
advanced there are still O great many
guests here and September proE lses 10
be unusually bright. The weather being!
so cool makes bicycling. tennis. and
other outdoor sports delightful.
Messrs. Mccullough and Tannor took
Beaver Dam Falls, which is one OF the
most beautiful spots In this part OF the
country. b
Miss Tucker and Miss Fisher gave a
delightful little supper at their cottage
to Mr.. Mccullough and Mr.. Tanner on
the eve Of their departure. Those pres
ent We're Misses Boyton, Locke, Fisher.
Leigh, Chaplin, Tucker, Messrs. MeCul-
Tough, Bryant, Chaplin, and Old.
Thursday morning one OF the hand
soonest card parties of the season was
given on the lawn. Euchre was played.
and the successful ones were Miss Rose
Cooke. first prize, a Dresden pitcher:
Miss Sallle Cooke, second prize, Dresden
cracker jar; Mrs. Walton, silver pen, and
Mrs. r. B. Cooke, consolation prize, a
box of Huyler's. Punch and cakes Nere
served during the game.
Miss Weld, OF Washington, entertain
ed her friends at a euchre party. Mrs.
Walker won the first prize, a pretty SOU
venir spoon. q
Miss Terry also entertained her friends
at a euchre party, Mr.. Stahl, u. s. N.
being the successful player, the prize
being a silver-mounted table fork.
a charming musicale was given In
Mrs. Gakle's private parlor. Mr.. Mac
kenzie Gordan sang in his usual beauti-
full style. MI. Mason, of Charleston, w.
Va, who is a finished artist, played on
his violin masnifcently. This was a
rare treat for those fortunate enough to
hear him.
The largest card party of the season
was given on the hotel porch Tuesday
morning. There were six tables of sew
en-hand euchre, a prize for each table.
The lucky ones were: First table
Mrs. William Boykins. a chocolate pot.
Second table-Mrs. Levy, a silver shoe
buttoner. Third table-M Mr.. R.. b. Cooke,
a blotting pad. Fourth table-Mr.
DUNN, a hand-painted blotter. Fifth
table-Miss Old, silver file. Sixth table
Miss Lizzie Boykin, q veil clasp.
Miss Rose Cooke gave a very delight
full card party Thursday evening. The
prizes were won by Miss Leigh, Miss
Tucker, and Miss Fisher. Supper, con-
sistlng of salads, ices and punch, was
served at IL o'clock.
MIR. Stein and his interesting family
left Friday morning. Some of the
latest arrivals are Mr.. and Mrs. Stock,
Of Norfolk. Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson and
family, Mr.. DUNN, OF Petersburg,
Misses Goldsborough, Mr.. Hough Colt
man, Baltimore.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port or NorfolL snd I,ortsmoutn
September 4. s97
ARPITaT q

~ IA LIZ.
Schr. Clara a. Goodwin. Pinkham, to
WIN: Lamb q Co.. agents, for coal.
Schr. Alice NJ. Corburn, Mcleod IN
Wm: Lamb & Co.. agents, for coal.
Schr. FLORENCE Randall. Thomson. 10
WIN. lamb & Co.. agents. for coal
Schr. Henry D. May. Douglass, New
York. with cargo.
Schr. John Proctor, Chase, Rocltport.
With cargo.
schr. Henry May. Perry. -. light.
SchT. Freddie ~IIenckcn, E.rtnIrgsnn
New York. light.
sch James Davidson, Rankin, New
York. light. -"
Barges Wasp and Hope, to VIM. Lamb
d Co. agents. for coal.
tug Herald, --, from New York
CLEARED.
Br. stmp. Hlidawcll, Willis. Cork. nv
North American Transport
with 1883 bushels Of wheat.
Br. stmp. Romulus. Gcrdan, Ham
burg via Newport News, hy Barber &
90. with 1900 tIcrccS Of lard.
br. stmp. Fairmead. Ola ark, Hull. nv
North American Transport COMPANY
with 100. 900 bushels or corn.
schr. G. c. Lane, Johnson. New IIav-
en-, with pig iron.
Sch VIM. II. Clifford. Harding, Fort.
land. with coal.
Schr. Florence Randall, THOMPSON
Charleston. with coal.
Schr. Alice NJ. Colburn. Mcleod, Bos-
ton, with Goa.
Sarge Wasp. New Bedford. with coal.
Barge Hope, New London, with coal
Schr. Grace G.. Bennett Eggers, with
lumber. for Baltimore.
SAILED.
Schr. Robert Graham Dunn. Dunr,.
Bath. with coal.
schr. Star Of the Sea. Hopkins. New
Bedford. with coal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05

ting friends In Shawboro. N. c., re-
turned yesterday.
see advertisement Of Mr.. S. Blechman
IN TINS column. He will close his en-
IRE STOCK at public auction on corner OF
Liberty street extended and Eight
street. commencing at s o'clock on Mon
day morning.
Mayor Mccoy received n Letter vester-
day from the ladies' Of Montalant an
peallng to him for protection for their
society, which has recently been cor
rupted by a disreputable family locating
In the community.
Armstrong Memorial has changed the
hour OF service from s o'clock D.. m. to- (
O'CLOCK p. M. The service will consist OF
Word as explained by Itself. Morning SER
All are invited. "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
MRS. NORTH'S WILL TO BE CON.
$1,000 Il rh TESTED. :.

The Washington special In o-day's
Baltimore Sun says: ~ caveat to the
wm-of the late Anna North was filed
fo-day!by q aephew, Gardner II. O,Don-
nell He alleges athatfthe document was
procured by undue influence, and that
n was not ina sound mental condition
at the time the alleged Will was exc
cuted. Mrs. North had about $3.50, 900
worth OF property. and she left requests
TO q number OF relatives. To her broth
err she gave 500, 900, and, to her other
relatives smaller sums. The remnlnder
of her property was to he held in trust
for her husband. who was to receive 5000
e. month. and at his death 1t. was to be
divided among her relatives Gardner
III. O'Donnell did not appear among the
beneficiaries OF the will"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
The leading futures ranged ms follows.
r Open. High. Clos

Sasn quotations were as follows:
Flour. firm; winter patents. S.. O0615 2o.
9traights. S+.2O@4.90: spring special, Sc. 90:
snrlng patents. IS. lO@p5.50; do. straights
S4.60g5.0O; bakers. 10000. 25.
NO. z epring Theat. 94h@96c.: No. 3
spring wheat, 9o@92hc.; No. 2 red. 94H@
sl1sc.; No. 2 corn, aoAc.: No. 2 cats, 19Ic.:
NO. 2 white. 2I%@22hc.; No. 3 white,
2oA@22hc.; No. 2 rye, 50kc.; No. 2 bar
ley, nominal; No. 3. 30@46c.: No. 4. 296
soc'; NO. i haXseed. sl.0291.o4; prime
timothy seed. $3.50.
Mess pork, per bbl, sS.S5@S.9o; lard,
per ln lbs. Si:75; short ribs sides Qoose),
soboata.So dry sailed shoulders (boxed),
ShV'Ac.; short clear sides (boxed), 60
SIC. " y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
MARKET.

New York. Sept. 1.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady al a decline OF . to
. points. Liverpool cables falling to
show the expected response to our ad-
vance Of yesterday. and the average OF
early crop accounts being favorable.
Later the market improved 8 to 5 points
on the more active positions on cover
ing in anticipation of Mondays holi-
day, and following complaints of she'd
Ing, rust and damage by insects in
parts Of the cotton belt, while reports
from Fall River dry goods districts were
generally encouraging. Later, how
ever. the market turned easier and at
n time showed n loss of 5 to 6 points,
and sales Of 81, 800 bales.
New York. Sept. 4-Cotton,s quiet;
middllng, TIC; net receipts. none;
gross. $3.50: forwarded, 1928; sales, 1S9,
all spinners: stock, &c. 125.
Total to-day and consolidated Net re-
celpts, 1o.2SS; exports to the continent.
e; stock. 1853.
Total since Sept. l.: Mel receipts, $500:
exports to Great Britain, 1856; to
France. 3.G74; to the continent, 127.
New York, Sept. 4.-Cotton futures
opened steady; sales, 3.4o0 bales Janu-
AIRY 6.S2; February 6.S4. March $50,
April 500, May G.94. September T.12.
October 6.S6, November SIS. December
.7.79.
Futures closed steady; sales, 81. 900
bales January 6.S1, February 6.sf,
March SIS. April 6.91, May 6.94, Septem-
Der Up. October 6 .S6, November SIG, De.
ccmber 6.77.
Spot cotton closed quiet: middling ups
TAG; middling gulf, 7hc.; sales, 1S9
bales.
Liverpool. Sept. A p. m.-Cotton,
spot American middling. 4Md. ,
New Orleans, September 4.-Cotton
FUTURES quiet and steady; sales, $500
bales. September. 6.G9; October and No
vember. 6.45@6.i6; December, 6.46H6.47;
January, 6.5066.51: February. 6.5366. 55:
March. 6.56@6.57; April, 6.5496.55.
ADD COTTON
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
NORFOLK COTTON MARKET.
Office OF the Norfolk Vfrginfan.
Norfolk, Va, SeDtember 4 1907
WE OL.ERA y.E QUOTATIONS.
provtEioHR.

Norfolk, Va, September 4, 1897.
tlsh-Mackerel NO. 3. IN kegs, $500;
new. small. $3.50, new. medium, sig. 90:
No. 3. in kegs; $3.50: Herring. Family
Cut Herring, S3.25; Potomac, In barrels,
81. 90.
Provisions-Market strong and ad-
vancing; mess pork. old, 1915; hams.
pork, new. $1,000.
Bulk Meats-Hightr; clear ribs, SIC.
as to size and cut; fat backs. Sic. :
bellies, 6Hc., for small; &c. heavy; pork.
plate. $40.
Shoulders-Sugar-cured, 7c.
Observation-Disclosures. 7Ec.
Breost-Sugar-cured, 9Ikc.
Hams--Smithiefu, 14@l5c.: s. G. slip
hams. lie.
Lard-Purc lard t~lerces, 5M@5xc.;
cases and tubs. &c. owe price Of ~tierces;
compound, 41sc.: t~ierces, in cases and
tubs, &c. higher.
cheese-Cream, 1Oc.; Western dairy,
8k@9Isc.
Butter-New York State dairy, new
2$c.; fresh creamery. 23@24c.; western
14@15c.
kerosene oil-Firm; 112 degrees, 7Mo.:
50 degrees 1oc.; Red. $50 degrees. 1oNc.
a]rnceries. Is
C~onee-Green, steady; rio common.
ShVllc.; fair. 12kQ13hc.; good. 14h@
1oc.: choice. 17@171sc.; LaGuayra, 20c.;
lara. 290301ac.
Syrups and Molasses-HIgher: syr-
ups Bright. 1s@23e.: Fair Grades, 1850
loc.; Porto Rico. 10. 2L and &C., as to
New Orleans Molasses-Quiet; Fair,
2odp26c.: Good. 2503oc.. Choice. SIC.
flour-Market higher and very strong.
western spring wheat. Best Patent. Fam
~ *o'75: Winter Wheat, Best Family,
1913: Choice Straight, Family. 81. 10:
Good Family, $500; Fair Family, $500:
Good Extra. si.75 to $3.50; meal per bag
or 100 lbs. 94c.; per bag OF 90 lbs, SSc.
Salt-Ffrm; LIVERPOOL Fine. 90c.@ al. 90.
as to grade; G. A.. 50@55c., as to weight.
Rlce-Milled. 4A@6Mc.: rough, clear
Grain.
Realistically: black-eye peas, new
CROP s1.45 per bag; black, s1.oO01.25
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
a LAND COMPANY ORGANIZER.

a land company. to tbe known as the
Pirney's Point Investment Company,
was organized Friday might. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected officers:
Captain w. II. Murdaush, president:
Adolph Brandt, vlce-president: Joseph
l.. Bilisoly, secretary; directors, L. r.
Watts, Z. a. Butt. G. Hatton, ]. S.
Crawford, n A.. r. Philips. A charter
has been asked fol-. The company will
put Il certain amount Of property IN the
market on reasonable terms.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
THE PARK VIEW HOME co.

In another column this company gives
notice that they are now offering for
sale elegant lots within three squares of
the Naval Park. on o. line with the
electric railroad. OH easy payments of
$40 per month. without interest. These
lots are situated In the prctticst part Of
Park View, In the Fifth ward. The
Company Is making arrangements for
sewering them, and with sewers It will
be the hcalthiest portion of that ward.
See ad. for terms. etc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
il.
AN ATTEMPT TO STEAL "a WATCH.

The aides nave eSta bIiBhe6 "a very
careless and what may prove to be q
costly practice Of wearing their watches
hanging down on their bodies. exposed
to the Gnze of all who pass them. Yes
terday a negro man passed a, lady I'm q
crowd on Crawford street, hear the
market, who had very pretty watch
hanging exposed. He made a grab for
It and but for a gentleman, who stepped
between the lady and the negro, he
would have secured the watch and
made his escape. There are too many
snatch thieves around now to throw
UGH temptations In their way, espec-
tally in crowds. Ladies would do well
to keep their watches hid from view.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
Live stock.

Choice heavy Western cattle. Sy04Hc g..
common to fair cattle. 3@3%c.; Eastern
North Carolina, best. 2h@3kc.; common.
i'G@2isc.; heifers. Western. kh 03lhc
bulls, 2A@3c.; fat cows. 2h@3kc.: mich
common, $40. O0@20.00; butchers sheen
21sQ4c.: good. corn-fed hogs, 3h33Ac.
light pigs. 3hc. Hogs dull and slow de.
mand. Dressed hogs. Age. per pound.
Lambs 6@7c. per pound.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
T,uIs wFEK

Monday night the Board Of Police
Commissioners Will hold their regular
monthly meeting.
Tuesday night the City Council will
hold their regular monthly meeting.
thursday the criminal term OF the
Hastings Court will begin.
Friday the School Beard will hold ,
meeting. - " O =
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
Fresh Fiah,

per pound. &C.; taylors,,p per
pound. &c.: pan fish. per pound. &C.: bak.
Ing fish. per pound, 4c.: founders. per
ponnd'3c:; s~heepsheads. per pound, s@10c;
mackarel, per pound. &c.; blue fish, per
pound, &C.; specified trout. per pound.
&C. rock, per pound, &c.; Spanish
Mackerel, &c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
MONEY MARKET.

New York. Sept. ~4.-,afoney on call
nominally, 1A@1h per cent: prime
mercantile paper 3N@4k per cent. ster-
ling exchange. steady, with actual bus
mess In bankers bills at 4S6@4SGN for
demand and at 4S3A6 40O for sixty DAYS:
posted rates. 4sih@4s5A and 48eB6
tS1; commercial bills. 4S2h; silver GER
tihoates. -: bar silver. 53Mc.; Mexican
dollars. 4lMc.; State bonds. dull; rail-
road bonds, firm; government bonds,
firm.