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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
THE IRISH TAX RATE.
Under Discussion ia the House Of
CuInIn


London, March 31-The debate on the
resolution offered some days ago by Sir
Edward Blake, proposing readjust-
ment Of the Irish tax rate, was con-
tinued in the Huse to-day.
John Morley took the floor and spoke
In favor Of the motion, saying in the
course Of his speech, that in addition
to suffering from fiscal operation, Ire
land had also suffered from oppression
Of the landlords, but the latter had been
stopped by Gladstone
Right Hon. George J. Goschen, First
Lord of the Admiralty, commended that
the rate Of taxation In Ireland did not
press any heavier upon the poor III Ire
land than the English taxation did
upon the poor of London or elsewhere
Nevertheless, he said, he could not ac-
cept AIR. Whittaker's amendment be-
cause government commission was al
ready prepared to inquire into the mat
ter whether payments to Ireland for
local purposes should be treated as Off
setting payments by Ireland to the I'M
perial treasury. 4t
Mr.. Blake's vote was finally rejected
by vote Of ST. to 157.
The motion introduced by Mr.. Thomas
F. Whitaker, Liberal. that while the
excheQuers Of Great Britain and Ireland
remained consolidated all portions OF
the United Kingdom must be regarded
as one country for fiscal purposes, was
not voted upon. the House adjourning
before 2 vote was reached. nc
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
FUNERAL oFMK. JAS. a. WATKINS
"Hc VIII Never Know How Many
People Loved Him.

Fort Monroe, Va. March, 3l.-(SpeciaD
The funeral OF MIR. James A. Watkins,
which took place at ST. Johns church,
Hamrton. this afternoon. was the
largest in this section since the late uar-
rison Phoebus passed away.
He was q member Of several oreani-
cations. all Of which turned out in full
to pay the last sad tribute Of respect 10
their former comrade and
Col. T.. II. WOndfin. eminent comman-
der Of Hampton Commandery No. II.
knights Templar, took charge Of the
parade, which was headed by the band
from the Soldiers Home. Following the
knights Tcmplar were the Colonel
Royal IT, Frank Garrison Army and
Navy Union of which the deceased was
an honorary member; Monitor Lodge No.
1877, a. T. & y. NJ, together with the ODD
Fellows and Heptasophs. Each orZani-
cation sent handsome floral tt ibutes, as
did many OF his friends
The honorary pall-bearers were Col.
Royal II. Frank, C 'mmandant, and Mai.
John l.. Herman, Of the garrison: Col.
Charles Candy, Of the National Soldiers
Home; Mr.. George w. Topping, OF
Hampton, and Mr.. Joseph G.. Fulton and
DIR. Eubanks, OF Old Point The active
pail bearers were six OF his colored chi
ployes, who fully realized tina. they had
lost their best friend. Rev. G. w. Bryan
performed the religious ceremonies in
the church.
A prominent officer Of the garrison re-
marked OF Mr.. Watkins this morning,
Gle will never know how many people
loved him."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
AaIUSESs ENTS.

THE OLD HOMBSTEAD.-'rha IA
nous play. the Old Homestead, the
iirst and best Of all New England
dramas, will be presented at the Acade-
my Of Music tomorrow evening and
Will be repeated at n matinee Saturday
afternoon at 2:S0, the engagement clos
Ing. with Saturday. nights performance.
Pictorially It presents four views Of
American life. two at Homestead farm
in Swanzey, New Hampshire, and two
In New York. 1t Is from the same New
England homes that young men leave
year after year to seek their fortunes
and fame amid the balmy lbreeZcs Of
the sunny South, or the rugged climate
OF the far away West, that caused
them to visit '"Fhe Old Homestead" as
1t appeals to and satisfies longing to
renew acquaintanceship again with
scenes that live only in memories of
happy childhood. There has been a
large sale of seats for both Of the even
Ing performances, 1T the usual price.
The matinee price will be so cents for
adults and % cents for children to every
part Of the house.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
COMING EVENTS,
A Number OF Interesting Entertain.
lnents Scheduled for TO.i,saI,f,

The democratic Executive Committee
has decided to hold q primary on April
goth for the nomination or candda te
for city treasurer. jl
Tuesday.
The Washington Circle OF King
Daughters will hold an important meet
Ing. at the Girls Home at 80 D. m.
to-day
The Frances Barnes Y will hold a
SER denial social at the residence OF
Mrs e. l.. White. on Mariner street,
on the evening Of April 18th
IN the near future a peanut hunt will
be given by the Frances Barnes in
the yard OF Mrs. William Freeman, No.
500 Charlotte street. An admission Of 5
cents will be charged. Cake and cream
will be served for the benefit Of those
who don't care to join the hunt.
The Police Board meets this afternoon
for the purpose OF examining samples
Tor the new spring uniforms.
y very pleasing entertainment will be
given by the Kings Daughters this
evening at the residence Of Mrs NJ L..
Il. Davis, on Butte street.
To-day is the date fixed for the ex-
Confelerates or their widows entitled
to pensions from the state to Apply to
the clerks office for certificates 10 the
effect that they do not own 81 900 worth
OF property. or do not have an income
or $500 year from any source.
iiie Seconu organ reCltal OF the sea-
son at Christ Episcopal church Will be
given tonight. 5!-- -
AIR. Charles NJ. Crlttenton, the evan
gel!st. will arrive in Norfolk Friday for
few days work. Friday night he will
address meeting at Centenary church
and Saturday night Mt the Union Mis-
SION Sunday morning he will speak in
the First Baptist church. and In the af-
ternoon at $3.50 at the Acad denny OF
Music.
The Norfolk ". G. r. U. will hold a
parlor meeting and oyster supper on
Thursday night Mt the home Of Mrs
Dozier. northwest corner OF CRANKY
street and York Place. All members and
friends are invited 10 be present.
Columbia Lodge No. A. !. O. O. f.
has elected w. \. Woodhousc rs rep
resentative, ana ]. =. Anderson as al
ternate to the meeting of the Grand
Lodge in stanton in May.
n petition for the pardon Of BENJAMIN
Brock is being circulated in Princess
Anne county.
The Hon. George +. Bowden has re-
turned from Washington.
The Rev. w. S. Lacy, d. D., will at
tend the annual meeting Of the Board of
Trustees of the Assemblies Home and
School OF Fredericksburg, to be held to-
day at Richmond.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

The Senatorial Situation IN CROWN.
More Strained.

Frankfort, Ky, March 31.-The four
;ccnth Senatorial" ballot, taken at noon
to-day. showed no change, the. vote be-
Ing: Hunter, 60: Blackburn, IS; Davis,
-; Boyle, Z; Stone, 1. The roll cnli
showed 124 present and six pairs, max
ing 63 necessary to choice.
Senator Hissem announced that when
Il became apparent that DR.. Hunter
could not be elected he thought Hunter
should absolve him and Others from vot-
Ing for him by withdra wing. The Sena-
tor said he wanted to give Hunter the
benefit Of the doubt when that time had
come. and voted for him to-day. The
fifteenth and sixteenth ballots showed
no change.
The joint session adjourned after the
eighteenth ballot. with no change.
The situation here is becoming very
ugly. Much bad blood IS being mani
Tested and several encounters have been
stopped in the nick Of time. This morn
ing Senator y. d. Jones, Republican.
and Senate Doorkeeper Tyler, Demo
crat, attempted TO use knife OH each
other Tyler had struck Jones and call
ed him a liar for saying he was joking
when he said Representative James
Violet, Democrat, had promised to vote
for Hunter
Authorized representatives Of DR.. Hun
ter animated to Governor Bradley this
morning that If he would withdraw his
opposition to Hunter. he and his friends
could have anything they wanted The
Governor would no, listen to them.
The plan 10 fuse on Breckinridgc
against Hunter IS dead.
II IS reported tonight that Senator
L!nney Will vote for Hunter to-mor-
row. lie has been one Of the leaders OF
the anii-Fluntcr Republican faction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
NEWsl0(lFF THE COURTS
Solomon Bridgeport, Assaulted ) 4 Woman g "a
for Whom He Was SuretyljffI
II HAS RAISED A kAoTTY POINT OF LAW
Involving lilo Right OF n BSiidsiian
70 Make isii ArreAt-TwO Prisoners
Seht On TO the Grand Jnry-JudEe
Mnhekel Charters T. shirt Com,
paiAy I'm. Flsel Assigns.

The case Of solom olisssnideep col.
ored, charged With a:saulttng. woman,
for whom he had become surety on 4
ball bond, occupied the attention OF the
Police Court for two hours yesterday.
Solomon claimed that the woman re-
sisted arrest by him and the point at
Issue Involves the right OF q 'bOndsman
to arrest n person whose surety he Is.
Justice Tomlin took, the case under
Amusement.
SENT TO THE GRAND JURY.
Mary Turner, colored, who bit Off part
Of Susie Mason's lip In q fight, was
held for the grand Jury.
Louis Smith, colored. was also sent OIL
on the charge Of burglarizing Mary
Coleman's residence, 60 Nicholson street.
Sunday evening"
MINOR CASES.
Mary Cuffee, colored. larceny of Sc
from Emma Richardson. colored; two
months in jail. Appealed to the Cor
pora ton Court.
J. w. Vanh, assaulting Dora johnson,
colored; fined $3.50.
Fred Smith, colored assaulting Annie
Frederick: continued I'LL to-day.
A. l.. Marden, abusing George Welt;
fined 81.
George Welt, assaulting a. l.. Mar
den; dismissed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
LOCAL. ItIsEVITIES.
Minor Mention of vuriou. Matters of
Interest.
IttGrs of

Joe Martin, OF the Wilmington Jour
nal. formerly or Norfolk, is in the city.
Key. DR.. Campbell. oC Roanoke,
preached at the Second Presbyterian
church last night.
Mr.. j. d. FurlonE, accompanied by
his eldest daughter, Miss Lizzie, left on
the Bay Line steamer last night on a
visit to friends In Baltimore.
AN electric car collided@ with a car
rage at the corner Of Main and CRANKY
streets yesterday afternoon, breaking
the pole Of the latter vehicle
Mr.. Joe LaFoucher, treasurer of the
Academy OF Music, has been presented
with q handsome diamond scarf pin by
the projectoscope managers In appre-
citation of services rendered.
Mr.. G. M. Bruce. of the Clerks office,
has handsomely engrossed the resolu-
tons OF respect recently adopted by the
Atlantic and DanVllle railroad upon the
death Of Mr.. c. d. Owens, general mana
ger OF the line.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
4 CHANGE OF NAME
which Does Not Menu II change OF
Nature.

Chicago, Ills. March 3l.--The Western
Joint Traffic Bureau is TO he the name
or the freight association which Is now
called the Western Freight Association.
the text OF the new agreement, which
mas been prepared by Il committee of
TRUNK line officers, was submitted to-
day TO lawyers for the lines Interested,
who Will examine the document with q
View or determining its legality in the
light Of Trans Missouri decision OF the
Supreme Court.
The bureau Is to be under the super
vision OF n board Of five commissioners,
to Ice elected by the presidents of the
roads. and the present board Of admin
istrati0n VIII constitute the new board
Members OF the bureau will be required
to furnish the board such reports OF
Freight traffic and copies Of joint or
other rates as may be required by the
hoard. The duty OF the board is to dis
tribute this information among the
members Of the bureau. All divisions Of
joint through rates, except those be-
tween proprietary lines. arc TO be fixed
by the board. The board Is empowered
TO call meeting OF the representatives.
BILE The agreement is to be effective
.to-molroW and continue in force until
|December 81, 1898, when tho contract
with the members Of the present board
expire. 9 i-
The general opinion among railroad
officials when interviewed to-day on the
bill introduced by Senator Foraker, per-
uniting pooling, was that such meas
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
FIVE LIVES LOST
l'y the Hurning or u New YORK; Flint
NlilINIuG.

Hy the burning or n New Yorft Ffnf
Building.
New York, March 3i.-Fivc persons
lost their lives by the burning Of the
Hat building at No. GIL West Fifteen IL,
street, yesterday afternoon. The dead
are: fE
Mrs. Darlington ana hel. 2-mon,hs- old
haby.
Mrs. Elizabeth French, IS years old. .
Fidele French. infant child OF Mrs
Frehch.
Ellen 0forrissey, AZ years Of age of
Albany.
1t was not known positively until this
morning that Mrs. Darlington and her
child were lost In the fire. 1t was sup
posed she had gone ont during the day
shopping. When her husband returned
At night he Immediately began n search
FOR her: He visited all Of their friends
and relatives, burt could find no trace
or her. The police then began search
or the ruins and shortly utter midnight
they found the body OF Mrs. Darling
ton In the cellar under the debris. l Is
presumed that She sunk with the caving
floors. Half an hour later the body of
the baby WAS also found
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
CHARTER GRANTED.

Judge 1Ianckef Yesterday granted a
charter to The National Shirt company,
the purposes Of which are to manufac-
tule shirts. overalls and other wearing
apparel. Capital stock from $4,000 to
$4,000. The officers are: T. A. Miller,
Of Norfolk. president; John p. Swan
SON. Of Danvllle, vice-president, and
Arthur Brown, Of Norfolk sec, etary and
Danv:lle, and Willis Brown, OF Norfolk,
are directors
During the month Of March 10 deeds
We're recorded In the Clerks office and
a3 marriage licenses were granted, OF
which II were to white and 81 to colored
couples.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
A StenInor RnI,k.

savannah, March 31.-.A special to the
orninE news from Rainbridee Ga, says:
bout u o'clock Tue sday n ght the Steamer
ny or Columbia q. NJ. Long, from Pala-
lchola, Bia; FOR Columbus. Ga, struck a
rck at Smiths Bend, two miles above
aordon, Alabama. on the Chattahoochee
3ver. and sank in q few minutes. No
a'es were lost: The boat:s thought to be
!, total loss. She had on light cargo.
ahe City Of Columbia was tie regular
United States mail packet, and belonged
the independent line Of river steamers
lid cost about $4,000 = = ~ - -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

DO you hawk and spit? Is thick stringy
m,cns constantly falling IN your throat?
Have you frequently headache, neuralgia
or dizziness? Is your hearing impaired
DO you have ringing noises In your ears ?
Have YOU 4 short, hacking cough? Are
you constantly clearing your throat? DO
you catch cold easily? Have you pans
In chest and over heart? Have you {, bad
taste in the morning. heart burn ana dys-
Dcpsia? Arc you weak and nervous, lack
ing in energy? These are natures warn
ings and mean CATARR1I. You may
have only a few OF them. but the few will
lead to tile many. Why not consult me
about it.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
4 SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Minister TerrelFs Demand For Pun
isbluent OF TURK ish Ssurderers,

Washington, March 3l-The Department
of State is advised by Minister Terrell.
from Constantinople. that Yessuf Yunnan,
who was charged with the distribution of
relief funds at Salr1 Asiatic Turkey, was
murdered and robbed OF 500 pounds ster-
ling. Oh the assum ption that the Victim
was engaged In the distributions; OF Amer..-
prompt request for the recovery OF the
stolen money and arrest and punishment
OF tho guilty. j.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
WEATHER REPORT.
forecnst ana asencril Conditions For
To.ilnr. f,iaE

Washington, y. c., April 1.
-TiT For Virginia.: Fair, followed
\ FAl1 by increasing cioudiness:
northeasterly winds; slightly
- warmer @
For North Carolina: Partly
cloudy and probably local showers; east
cry winds; warmer IN northeast portion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

New Orleans. March sl--A SPECIAL to the
Aa1ly States from Baton Rouge, says:
lung planter living in the parish Of West
!. ton Rouge several miles from this citys
rs killed by lightning about o'clock
lid experimenting plantation work and
us returning to his residence accom-
Ssnied by two Of his plantati hands,
by lightning. The two negroes were
9lnned but We're otherwise unhurt.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
HAVE You SEEN THEN
Those Worn Out Shoes That we Have
Sawed in Half, Showing You what
OUR g.. 90 PATROL, SHOE

Is made Of. Three distinct solid
leather soles, with doub sole shanks.
P.hey are worn by Policemen, Railroad
nlen. Painters, Carpenters. Boatmen,
3slacksmiths and every known kind
IF mechanics.
Your name and line OF business Is re-
aorded alongside Of date when purchas-
I'd, thus finding out how much wear you
get from them. Come and see them at
n HELLER'S One-Price Shoe Store,
&c Bank ST., Opp. Courthouse.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
9sUntJfau y II q u |!
& GAIL BORDEN S
s EAGLE BRAND $
6 COADEMsEtD MILK. $
= Am Mothers >skIouis5 have e
:. 'ZKE4NT HEakTyYs.Senf EREE z
y NETWORK CONDENSED MILK CO. NY "a
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
WANTED.

dustr.ous young man, who is a practical
book-keeper, desires a situation at ;bi1tei
y wages low; A No: references furnished,
er desires position salary .tla object at,
\ present. Address BERT WOOD, cHaflp-,
F ton, Va. ffla30-3t@
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
NJ. FIvnl Assigns.

NJ. Flval made an assignment this af-
ternoon conveying all the stock of gro
ceries, dry goods and notions contained
In the store No. 100 Nicholson street to
Mr.. Hugh G. Miller, trustee. Mr.. p.
J. Morris, for 500, Is the only preferred
creditor. The others are to De paid pro
rata
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
meteorological Dnta.

y. S. Department. OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureay, Norfolk, March ST.
The following observations are record
ed for the past "a hours:
Maximum temperature .., GO
Minimum temperature .......... Al
Normal temperature ...... ......... 81
Departure from normal plus 2
departure from normal since Janu-
arS l ...,................. plus 50
Naintall IN II hours. ............ .OS
Ralntail since March 1............ AIS
J. J. GRAY. Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
Obituary.

Milwaukee, wis. March 31.-Ex-
United States Senator Angus Cameron,
OF Lacross, who has been III poor health
Tor some time, died here last night from
debility.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
Corporation. Court.

In the Corporation Court yesterday
Susan shober Wainwright qualified a.
executr!X of Annie Elizabeth VAIN
wright; bond $1,000, no surety.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
Z aTO CUREA CoLD sNoNEpAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL 1t
fails to cure. Csc. spS-tu. thu, s. I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

Law and Chancery Court.
The Court of Law and Chancery adj
journed yesterday till Thursday Of next
VIZ .-E
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

Did you see the great crowd Of shoe
&uyers at Hofheimer's yesterday? Nun
8ell's celebrated shoes at half price.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED AGENTs.-s75 per month ana
expenses paid active men II right; goods
sold by sample only; SAMPLES. also horse
and carriage furnished FREE. Address
JOBBER.. Box sos, Boston, Mass.
fel6-tu, tn ,sa, su-4m
SOLICITORS WANTED FOR DIR. Tall
IMAGES "The Earth Girdled,'' of his, ia
nous tour around the world, n thrilling
story Of savage and barbarious lands;
13Ar million TalmaEe.s books sold, and
grandest: demand enormous: everybody
wants his famous book; only s3.50 Big
book. big commissions: gold mine for
workers: credit given: freight paid OUT
fits free; drop all trash and sell the king;
OF books and make $500 month. Adj
dress for outfit and territory, THE Do
MIN1ON COMPANY. Star Build ng.
Chicago. lnr3l-2lt !
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

L. SP1kNDUUK, 10 12oNnoKe avenue.
rnaSO-3t*
FOR SALE-CLOTHING STORE.-Stoclk
Mems and Boys Clothing and Furnish
ing Goods, Show Cases. Mirrors; every
requisite for complete clothing store.
also short lease. Reason for selling. Ap-
ply c. Bank street, new number. Norfolk
va. ANAL III mu2G-6t
FOR SALE--One I5-horse-power engine, in
first class condition: has just been thor
new; has an improved adjustable cut OF
and can therefore be run at d less horse
power II desired, and be very economical
In fuel Apply to GEORGE w. DUVNL
& CO.. or OLD DOMINION GUANO CO.
fe21-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

ure was necessary to avert the ruin Of
roads and they hoped 1t would pass
quickly ms Il relief In the present cmcr-
Sency.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

buckingham Lithia Water, clear ana
aarkling, 20 bottles, s1.o0. Ella Church
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
Wrappers, Shirt waists, sItirts.

Wrappers. 75c., SEC, s1.oO, 1926,
Shirt Waists, separate collars, Soc,
&c.. SOC, $l0O.
Fards, at Levy Bros, 344 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

BOARD-A single or double ROOM furnish
t ed with board for gentleman, can be had
by applying to new number 52l East Main
street. Terms moderate n1r1S-tf !
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE CHEAP.-A nice driving
horse. harness and family carriage A.
L. SPANDOUR, 40 Roanoke avenue.
mn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

LAURENCE WEARING. AT,TORNEY-AT-
Law, removed to As Bank street, oppo-
site former Office. ma10-im i,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01
SPECIAL NoTfcEs.

WHO CAN ADVISE ME WHERE
there IS good opening in Eve business
location fer q dry goods store? Oblige
w. PARNELL, lQS Fourth street. New
h. Ork. ,-l -.- --. ri .IWe
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-01

ROON1S-Two large rooms, furnished or
unfurnishsd. with lights and heat. with
Address or apply 1913 Yarmouth street
mhi-tf - =
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-13

y soldier led = charging trooI
across a war-staiHeG field.
They charged $I3 a month.
y garish smUdge of smoke lowered
overhead. the exultant thrum Of battle
resounded. and sizzling bullets sped
holly through the perforated atmos'
phere.
''Forward..'' shouted the soldier
and his voice sounded strangely tense
and mild to the ~troops-they saw a
hOrsetiy on his Hplifted sword.
Suddenly ii dull pause ensued-a
silencing hiatus in the strife-and the
air crinGcd in expectancy.
''Forward,,' again sounded from the
soldier-but q tremendous crash came
from the front. the Intervening space
was shattered into shapeless frag-
ments. and the gallant soldier went
down.
"A-g-g-h-h..' arose a vast cultural
from the ranks. and they
pressed onward with whitening faces.
The s:il!ed figure stirred uneasily.
: shout OF victory arose from the
form. ana the soldier arose and peer
ed ahead.
Never touched me- be said. And
they made him a Major General.
News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-13
Henry Pott.

The old veteran saIdlerand harness
maker has .opeEed'a harness shop in
his old stand side of the Planters
Mill where he will offer for sale a ioi
lot Of saddles. harness. brides. cu,-
lars. buggie=. etc. at very low prices
for cash. Will also do repairing in
his line as usual. Give him "A call.
He also kindly requests all that know
themselves indebted to him iii the
Old block 10 come and settle their ac-
counts by cash or note. Mr.. Pott has
,hen very easy en- all those that are
i;depted to him and the foregoing
is not out of reason.