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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
vICKsBURs5 THREATENED.
I.ttfie.UOpe of Tie Cily's Escaping III.
.#.E NntlnfjOn.

New Orleans, La, March ga special
10 the Daily States from Vicksburg
says: At p. III. the break south OF
Swift Water. near NVayside Station,
was TOO feet wide. at varying depth of
SIX to eight feet. Levee officials are not
hopeful Of closing the break or stopping
1t from widening. Water from the break
VIII so through Lake Lee into Deer
Greek. Lakes Lafayette and Washing
Vlclsburg. A large portion of lower
washington county and Sharkey, Issa-
quena and Sun Flower counties will be
inundated.
The Riverside division OF the Yazoo
and Mississippi Valley railroad has been
abandoned on account OF this break a
steamer was sent to Diamond Island last
night to remove one hundred and fifty
Louisiana convicts to Illawara and
Pitchers Point, where levees are in a
dangerous condition.
y severe wind storm from the East
prevailed on the river last night. but
the Louisiana levees did not give way.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30

The interests or England ana to cocrce
the United States into the adoption OF IL
reciprocity treaty with Canada"
NJ. Morgan presented his minority re-
port, in the Pacific railroad matter
which was ordered printed.
Mr. lloar reported from the Judiciary
COMMITTEES q bill to prohibit tile rcpo-
duction in the District OF Columbia and
territories ny kaleidoscope or kindred de
vices, OF pugilistic encounters and fights !:
and It was placed OH the calendar.
Mr.. Cafrcry, from tho COMMITTEES OF,
Commerce. -rcnolted 4 joint resolution
appropriatinE s250,000 to he made i'm
medintely available for the improve
nent Of the mississippi from the head
Of the passes to the mouth or The Ohio
river. This sum Is to be taken OUT Of
the two and = half millions appropria-
ted III the last river and llarbor bill The
preamble states that the expenditure is
necessary to relieve the food sufferers
and TO preserve the lives and property
or citizens and the government works
on tho river The joint resolution was
passed. GfaE .tt =.
Mr.. Allen, Populist, OF Nebra slsa, Of
fered a resolution declaring that the
congress Is not possessed of constitu-
tlonal power to impose taxes on articles
OF daily consumption by the people for
the express and nvowed purpose Of in
creasinE the private fortunes or any
class or its citizens at Tho expense. of
TIC MASSES. Inc resolution WAS laid on
the table, Mr.. Allen stating that he de-
sired to speak on it tomorrow
Mr. Pcttigrcw Silverite, s. D., offered
q resolution which was agreed to, call
Ing on the civil service commission for
a staement OF the reason why Iahorcrs
ana Workmcn in the government print :
Ing Office and in other departments OF
the government are required to submit
themselves to competitive eNaminati ton,
contrary to the provisions OF the civil
service law.
Mr.. Berry, Democrat OF Arkansas.
from the Committee on Public Lands,
reported and the Senate passed, O. bill
10 approve q compromise and settlement
between the United States and the State
OF Arkansas. The bill approves and gives
the full effect OF law to the compromise
anu settlement effected February 23d.
1880 between Secretaries Carlisle and
smith, and Governor Clarke, or .Arlsan-
sas in regard to debts due from Arlxan-
sas to the United States and claims or
the State against the United States.
The agreement is to the effect that upon
payment by the State Of Arkansas to
the United States OF the sum Of $527 in
money and the payment Of 1G0 one thou
sand dollar bonds OF the State held by
the United States; tho State to pay in
all the sum or $1G0,572. all claims and
demands OF the United States against
the state OF Arkansas and all claims OF
me State against the United States are
TO be cancelled and finally settled.
AT $3.50, Immediately at the close Of
the executive session the Senate adj
1ourned until tomorrow. sIaE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
CONSTANTINE IN THE FIELD.
The Crown Prince Received with
Great Enthusiasm.

Athens, March 29.-Crown Prince Con-
stantine and his party arrived at La
rissa, where the prince will make his
headquarters. They travelled by rail
from volo without mishap, and were
everywhere along the route received
with much enthusiasm. The whole gar
fison at Larissa were under arms to re-
ceive their commander. Crowds had as
Sc nlb!ed in the flag 'bedected streets to
welcome the crown prince, ana he was
given an ovation as he proceeded from
the railway station to headquarters that
had already been prepared for his re-
ception. The enthusiasm Of the troops
and the populace was UNPARALLELED.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
T1sUCCEED GEN. LEE.
Judge John II. Day OF Ohio VIII Go to
Cuba

Washington, D. c., March o9.-It IS
stated that Judge John b. Day, OF Can
ton. O., will so to Cuba as the duly ac-
credited representative Of this Govern :
ment. His especial mission will be as an
envoy Of the President to examine into
ana report the true state Of affairs on
the island.
lie came to Washington Saturday last,
but did not until to-day accept the
Cuban position rendered him. He re-
turned 10 Canton tonight, but will re-
turn very soon and go to Cuba
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
! From Cripple Creek.

After the big fire in Cripple Creek,I
remedies without help, the cold only be-
coming more settled. After using three
small bottles Of Chamberlain's Cough,
Remedy, both the cough and cold left.
me, and III this high altitude 1t takes ay
.meritorlous cough remedy 8 to- do any.
Advertiser. For sale by q Il 8drugg gists.Es
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
GEN. RIVERA CAPTURED.
The Patriot General Will Bc PROMPT.
" Executed

London, March 29.-A dispatch receiy-
ed here from Havana reports the cap
ture of Gen Ruis Rivera. the ins,r~cn,
leader, and his chief Of staff. The dis
patch states that both Of the prisoners
will be tried by a drum head court
martial, which means that they will Ger
ftainly be shot sa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
I'm tho Senate.

Washington. March 29.-The Senate
to-day spent aibout an hour In open
session and about two hours and half
IN secret session discussing the arbitra-
ton treaty. During the open ession n
remonStrance against the treaty was
presented from the Monroe Doctrine
club of Philadelphia, which e8aracteriz-
ed 1t as&"craftily conr.ved to advance
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30

'Mazapura" Ccylon-intl tea, double
strength, finest aroma. delicate flavor,
packages, 40c.n. 50c., GOc., SOC. and S1.OO
per pound. AL leading grocers. &
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30

After all the best advertisement for
Newest Discovery" in painless extrac-
lion Of teeth are the patients them
selves. N. Y. Dental Rooms Only. new
number. 23+ Main street. Ennis, Den ntist
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30

That HOODS Sarsnparilla pur.hes the
blood and relieves vast amount or sir
fering is not u theory, but O well-known
fact, ...Hgg. .IsrIT-- - -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30

Buckingham Lithla Water, clear and
sparkling, 20 bottles, sl.00. Ga Church
street. g. 9Ga S5.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-07
NEW REAL ESTATE FIRM
A Company Formed for the Purpose OF
Handling South Dakota Lands.

A Com pany Form ed for the Purpose of
Handling South Dakota Lands.
Kelsey, Ellington & Goodykoontz is
the title of new real estate firm or
ganized ip this city in tie past day or
two. which will handle South Dakota
lands, make loans and attend to con-
test cases. There will be three Offices
Of the company. The principal office
will be in Mitchell, in charge of F. NJ.
Goody koontZ, with branch office at
belmont, near the Yankton reservation
in charge of c. S. Kelsey and another
at Sheldon, Iowa, in charge of P. A.
Ellington The firm has quite large
number of farmers on their list in Iowa
who are after decided lands in South
Dakota and they will supply the wants
Of their customers. They will also
make specially Of locating settlers on
the Yankton reservation and have en-
gagged the services of Walter Smith for
this purpose, as he is we'll acquainted
with those lands. Mr.. Goody koontz
! will attend to the contest cases before
the land Office for the firm. Mr.. Eding.
ton has large acquaintance among
farmers in Iowa and his efforts will be
directed in sending them. this way.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-07

drives the bile and other poisonous e1e-
ments out of the blood; stops morbid ac-
cuinulations in the lungs, throat, bronchial
tubes, and other organs; makes rich, red
blood; and builds up healthy tissue, solid
muscle, nerve force and energy.
Even consumption is cured by Doctor
Picrce's wonderful Discovery" 1t de-
stroys the germs of consumption in the
blood i'll the only true scientific way. 1t is
the preparation of All educated, experienced
physician DR.. Pierce has been for nearly
thirty years chief consulting physician to
the 1nvalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, N. Y. His prescriptions are recog-
nizcd standard remedies the world over
The Common Sense Medical Adviser"
DR.. Pierce's thousand page family doctor
book with over three hundred illustrations
and colored plates will be sent for a linn
tied time only, absolutely free, paper bound,
on receipt of twenty one cents in one-cent
stamps to pay the cost Of mailing only.
Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical Assor
citation, No. 6o3 Main Street Buffalo, N. Y.
If handsome, cloth bound binding is pre-
terTed, send ten cents extra (thirty-one cents
i'll alD, to pay extra cost of this handsome
and more durable binding
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate the
liver, stomach and bowels. By druggists.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-07

Editor Thos. Taubman came in from
Plankinton Monday to see the ball
game.
Noah Keller, cashier of the Citizens
bank, OF Woonsocket, spent Tuesday in
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P Edison arrived
from Minneapolis Wednesday with
the remains OF their son, Harry, who
died last December of heart trouble.
The body has reposed in vault at
Minneapolis since then waiting until
the condition of the railroads made it
possible for them to come here. They
were met at the train by J. A. Fosdick
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM M.
Smith and proceeded to Graceland
cemetery, where the remains were laid
to rest, a brief prayer being offered by
Rev. MIR. Durant.
Mrs. Ed. Leehan entertained twelve
of her lady friends at a tea party Tues
day afternoon from 2 to o'clock. The
afternoon was devoted to progressive
whist and nearly all were we'll up the
head with games won At the close of
the game Mrs. Geo. Evans was declared
the winner, while Mrs. j. A. Gheen
and Mrs. NJ. Jaquemal cut the cards for
the BOBBY prize, the former winning.
Some very dainty refreshments we're
served and Mrs. Leehan proved her
self an entertaining hostess. The fol-
lowing ladies were present: Mrs.
Emil Becker, Mrs. W. j. Healey, Mrs.
Geo. Evans, Mrs. M. Jaquemai, Mrs.
Sid Smith, Mrs. Geo. H. Rev, Mrs.
Thos. Fullerton, Mrs. G. w. Downey,
Mrs. J. K. Smith, Mrs. James Lyons,
Mrs. S. G. Jones, Mrs. ]. A. Gheen.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-07

never know
w b ere the
" dead line " is; we
never know when
it is too late to draw
b ack. The only
safe way is to take
no risks ; go no.
W b re near the
Z" dead line. F"
If you are feeling
" out of Sorts" ap-
p e tite uncertain {;
digestion w e a k /;
weight going down
, from the normal
standard, it is time
to take DR.. Pierce's
Golden M e dical
Discovery. Ittones
up digestion; stim-
,,Iatac tho 1iuer
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-07

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his SUI
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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-07

many remaining to the close at o'clock.
\ very sad case of insanity occurred
in Blendon township several weeks
ago. Miss Trena Brekka has been
teaching school in that township for
the past four years and has made her
home with Mrs. Helgerson. Several
weeks ago the pupils reported to their
parents that Miss Brekka acted very
strangely at school and talked queer,
but at home nothing was noticed as
strange about her actions until the
time mentioned, when she commenced
to show signs of insanity. Mrs. Hell
gerson that heretofore the young lady
had conducted herself in very modes.
manner and she was we'll thought of by
everybody in the neighborhood. For
the past two weeks Miss Brekka has
been quite unruly and it was becomin g
a difficult matter to manage her, and 1t
was finally decided to send her to her
mother at Minneapolis and Commiss-
ioner Helwig and wife ard membe
of the Helgersen family accompanied
the young lady to her home Tuesday
afternoon, going by the way of Aber-
deem. No cause can be attributed to
the insanity of Miss Brekka other than
it is hereditary, and this, we under
stand. is the first attack she ever had
II is believed that with proper treat
ment she will recover soon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-07

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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
ONE DAY TOO SOON.

Alameda Contractors Lose by Being
200 PreViOus'' on Street Work.
The Supreme Court has decided against
the California Improvement Company in
the case in which it sought to recover the
value OF a lot of street work done in the
city OF Alameda. There is within the law
books OF tins State statute which pro-
vides that ten DAYS after An award of con-
tract for street work three-fourths of The
proDerty-owners m ay elect TO do the work
themselves a. the price named in the con-
tract so awarded. 1t was on this ten-day
rock that the contracting company split.
On April 8. 1891 first pu blication of award
OF the contract in question was made
The tenth day thereafter was Sunday, and
on Monday the Superinte ndent OF Streets
consummated the contract with the i'm
provement company. When the work
was done the company had to sue the tax
payers Tor the money. Tie later set up
in that action that they had not the ten
days allowed by law, for Sunday did not
count in law. The company lost and ap-
pealed 10 the Supreme Court, ich up-
held the judgment OF the lower court in
the decision that the contract being let on
Monday was premature.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
ARREST OF A SUSPECT.
Valentine Thompson, an Opium Fiend,
Locked Up Pending an Inyes-
ticatiou.

Valentine Thorn pson, an opium fend,
was arrested last night by Officer Baldwin
on suspicion of being one of the burglars
who had been operating in the Weste m
Addition. He was taken to the City Prison
and booked on a charge of vagrancv pend
ing an investi alton by the authorities.
During the past few months 4 mum ber
of burglaries have been committed In the
Western Addition and several thousand
dollars worth OF property has been taken.
Shortly after o'clock last evening, Office r
Bal dwin discovered Thompson in the act
of ringing a doorbell on Post street, near
Buchanan. He pretended to the occupant
that he was selling soap. and claimed tn at
his wagon was in the next block.
Baldwin continued to watch him, and
during a short time he rang no less than
a dozen doorbells. Convinced that he was
a house breaker, the police man arrested
him and took HIM TO the City Prison.
Some time ago THOMPSON was arrested
for stealing q sealskin car e from a room
on Stockton street and was sent to the
branch county jail for six months.
a short time alter being released he was
caught in the act of passing opium to q
prisoner in he jail By one OF the guards,
and he was tried for the offense by Judge
Campbell and again sentenced to three
months imprisonment.
To-day an effort will be made to con-
meet him with the numerous burglaries
in the Western Addition.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
THE FOOTPAD PLIES
HIS TRADE AGAIN
Edward Cleary Sandbagged on
Guerrero Street and Louis
Hummer Knocked Down
in Berkeley.

Louis Hummer. a machinist living at
4O3 Third street, is the latest victim of
footpads Last Thursday night he went
to Berkeley to visit friend. While wait
ing for the return train he was attacked
by two men VINO, at the point of pistol
commanded him to give up his valua oles.
Hummer grabbed the weapon and in the
struggle that ensued he was knocked
down and securely held. The robbers
then relieved him of a watch and chain
and IS in silver. Before leaving their vic
tim one of the men struck him over the
head presumably with the revolver. The
force of the bow rendered him un con-
scious and when he awoke some time
IL 'er the robbers had disappeared.
Hummer, after consid erable difficulty,
managed 10 catch train and came to the
city.
In the struggle his left hand was ter
ribly injured, and as it gave him consid-
cradle trouble he at once visited the Re-
ceIving Hospital. DR.. Tormey, VINO ex-
amined his hand, found that several OF
the bones had been broken, presumably
bv coming in contact with the robbers
pistol.
Last night Hummer visited police
headquarters and told the story OF the
robbery TO Captain Bohen. He claim ed
that one of his assailants WAS rather tall
aad the other was short. They both wore
slouch hats, which partly concealed their
features. He, however. noticed that the
robber who held the pistol to his head had
a light muslache and a growth of beard
about a week old.
Hummer believes he will be able to
identity the taller man in case he is ar
rested.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
HAS NO HOME.

PitiabIe Condition of a Veteran of the
Civil War.
Friendess and destitute, Daniel Nc
Comfy, a veteran of the Civil War, ap-
pearel at the gate of the City Prison last
night and begged for place to sleep.
81 guess it is all up with me, remarked
the unfortunate man to Turnkey Hickey.
GIVE Inc place to sleep and let me die
in peace"
Touched by his pitiful appeal the
turnkey allowed him to enter. He was
given bunk in the cell, which is COM
monty d designated by the prison officials
as the home for the iriendless."
Thompson home is N New York.
Shortly alter the war he fell heir to large
sum Of money which he admits he squan-
dered in riotous living.
About six months ago, being penniiess
and without friends to assist him. he con-
cluded 10 visit this coast. Boarding a train
in New York City he rode short distance
when the conductor threw him off, Bv
begging along the road he managed TO get
sufficient money to carry him to the next
station.
Thompson says he worked this scheme
until be finally reached San Francisco.
He claims that he walked at least one
third of the way, and his declaration is
borne out by his appearance. The unfor-
tunate man arrived here last Thursday
with only 10 cents in his pockets. To-day
an effort will be made 10 have him sent
10 the Amshouse
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
union PRINTERS MAY GO
The Chronicle" CompositOrs
May Be Ordered Out on a
Strike Soon.
The Employment Of Non-Union ster-
eotypers Is the Cause of
the Trouble.

There IS likely to be trouble soon in the
composiI Ig-rooms of the Chronicle. The
printers employed in getting out that pa
per, together with the union stereotypers,
may be ordered out on strike unless the
wishes OF the union stereotvpers are COM
piled with in the m after affecting the dis
charge Of non-unIon men in the stereo-
tipping department.
The stereotypers claim that they have
a just grievance against the proprietor of
that paper, inasmuch as non-union men
are employed in The department, which
they claim is in violation of the rules of
their organization.
The man complained of is the foreman
of the stereotypers and the union men in
the Office object to having to work under
man VINO IS not member OF their
union. Thew went to Mr.. Mccarthy, the
foreman, and attem pied to persuade him
10 join ie union, but he turned deaf
ear TO their appeals. a short time ago a
committee from the steTeotypers called
upon the manager of the paper 10 Iay the
matter before him, but the reception they
met was like a breeze from the Klondyke.
They say that they we're not only treated
coldIv. but were actually snubbed, the
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24

Burglars are not the only criminals who
are keeping the detectives n hot water.
The gentlemen who WELD the sand bag are
also making things lively for the belated
pedestrian.
Edward CIeary, an old gentleman liv-
ing at % Morris avenue. has been con-
fined to his bed since last Thursday night,
due to sn unexpected meeting with two
iootpads.
About s O'Clock he was on Guerrero
street, between Nineteenth and Tween
tieth, intending to call upon a sick friend
living on that block. He was dressed in
broadc,oth and his heavy gold chain
could easily be seen resting upon his vest.
The iootpads evidently thought he was a
good thing, and unknown to him they
stealthily followed him.
He was looking for the number of his
friend S house when he instinctively felt
that some one was close 10 him. He
turned his head and just then he was
feled 10 the ground by violent blow on
The forehead with sand bag.
fortunately for him two ladies hap
pened to make their appearance on the
block and the footpads disappeared, leav-
ing him lying senSeless on the sidewalk.
When he recovered consciousness the two
AGOACS hNlS ONcI HIill, anu tHcS
assisted him 10 rise to his feet. Blood
was flowing from a long, deep wound on
his forehead, and he was weak and dazed.
All idea OF calling upon his friend was
knocked out of his head, and he was led
by the ladies TO passing car TO go home.
He felt so bad from the blow that he
almost lost cons ciou.ness on the Car and
did not know where he was until the con-
ductor roused him at the ferry terminus.
He was taken back TO Morris avenue, and
a passenger led him to his home.
DIR. Morgan was summoned, and it was
thought at first that the old mans skull
was fractured, but happily it was not.
There was lump as Big as his fist on his
forehead, and he suffered considera bly,
from the shock TO his system.
The police were notified, but as neither
he nor the ladies could give any descrip-
ton of the footpads there is little chance
of their capture.
at was my first experience with foot
pads" said McCleary yesterday, land l
hope it will be my last. l had my gold
watch IN my pocket, and | suppose the
gold chain attracted the attention of the
footpaos. / think the blow was aimed at
the back of my head, but as / happened
to turn my head l got it on the forehead
l remembered nothing more till / saw
the ladies bending over me-"