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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
ENTERTAINMENT TS.
Poii's Wonderland Theater.

The Bison City quartet has proved a specially enjoyable attraction to all lov- CTS of good singing in their pretty sing ing novelty at Polls Wonderland theater. Miss Elvera Francelli and Tom Lewis have also proved particu- larly pleasing in their high class oper- atic selections, These artists have both exceptionally fine vol 2s, and their ex- perience with leading operatic com binations has been extensive. Other bright artists in the bill include John c. Fox and Miss Katie Allen, Miss Leona Lewis, the Prentice trio, Miss Clarice Vance, MT. and Mrs. Browning and MT, Bryant and Miss Darville Next week Charles R. Sweet, the tramp pianist.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
UNITED STATES RUBBER COM
 PANY

A dividend of 2 per cent. has been declared on the preferred stock of the United States Rubber company, pay able July 15, 1S97 from the earnings o1 the company for the fiscal year, be- ginning April l. 1897, the company hay ing reduced prices of boots and shoes and owning to the general depression ir business. the directors thought it pru- dent to declare a smaller dividend than usual at this time. When the next div idend period is reached six months from now the earnings for the year can be better determined.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
DEAD BODY FOuND-

Boston, June 3.-The police are trying to establish the identity of body found in the harbor. The body is that of a man forty-five years of age, five feet eight inches tall and weighing 150 pounds.
 In pocket was found a ticket on the Main Central railroad purchased some where in Maine and good for one first class passage to New York It was dated April 30.
 In the pocket of the trousers was found a piece of paper on which was "Glenmore house, New York"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
FOUR FISHERMEN DROWNED.

Thrown Out of Their Boat Off Halifax
 By a Heavy Sea.
 Halifax, N. S., June 3.-Four fisher men were drowned yesterday off this harbor. They were attending to their lobster traps when a heavy sea struck their boat, throwing them into the breakers. The men were missed after several hours, and friends setting out iE search found their dead bodies on the rocks and in the landwash. The drowned are: Spencer Griffin, son of the lighthouse keeper near by; James Manthorne, John Burke and Thomas Burke.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
ROMANCE AND WEALTH.

An Aged Pauper Inherits Four Million
 Dollars and Will Marry His Youthful
 Nurse.
 Great Falls Mont, June 3.--Old man Vance, aged seventy-three years, living on Logging Creek, who for years has been a pauper, has just received word that the supreme court of North Caro- lima has rendered a decision in a suit brought years ago by his mother in her favor and handing down to him, as next of kin. an estate of $4,OO00O0. Dur ing a recent Illness he was cared for by Miss Alice Crossman, the sixteen year-old daughter of a Montana sec tion boss Upon receipt of the news he proposed marriage to the girl, who &C., cepted and tomorrow they will be married. They will go to Vance's soE.h- ern home.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
CUBAN CAPTAIN TALKS.

Gives Important Testimony Before
 Senate Sub Committee.
 Washington, June 3.-Captain 3. w. D. Smith of the Cuban army, and said to have formerly been on the staff of Gen. eral Gomez, was before a sub-commit- tee of the senate committee on foreign relations to-day. He supplied the com mittee with many details as to the strength of the insurgents forces and their resources and also furnished much information concerning the treatment of pacificos and other residents of Cuba by the Spaniards. His testimony was strictly guarded by the committee as private.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ROTH
 SIDES OF THE RIVER.

 Democrats Organizing n Club-Funeral or Ex-Aldsrman Keliy-Accident to Mrs. Holliday-UnIon Ministers Association Reunion--Many Items of Personal In- terest.
 The democrats of the Eleventh ward are arranging for the organization of political club. They have chosen Q ward committee as follows W. H. Mac Donald, s. w. Langley, G. Landers, ii. Fl. Franklin, Joseph Maynard, John Madigan, Thomas Sullivan, John Con- nelly. J. r. Maloney, Michael Ready, Adam Seibert, John Merrick, Frank Richell and D. r. Coyle.
 There was large attendance at the funeral of ex-Alderman William B. Kelly of 237 Poplar street, which took place from St. Francis church Wednes- day morning. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Mulhol- land. MT. Kelly was a member of the Twenty c. ", and was severe ly wounded at Gettysburg. Communion services will be held at the Grand avenue Congregational church Sunday afternoon. Fourteen persons are to be received into meri- bership.
 Mrs. E. N. Holiday of Center street, annex, fell and fractured her shoulder a few days since. Dr. Sweet attended the patient, who is doing we'll Mrs. Holiday is a prominent worker in the Order of the Eastern Star
 Rev. pr. Sage is expected home from his western trip tomorrow, and will occupy the pulpit of the Grand avenue Baptist church as usual on Sunday. Dr. Sage delivered an address at the commencement exercises at Shurtleff college, his alma mater in Illinois, on Wednesday.
 The barge Lucy Van Norta, with one thousand barrels of cement for w. A. Warner & Brother, arrived from Hud- son river in tow of the steam barge Notta. The barge is under charter to bring another load of cement for the firm, and will arrive next week.
 The annual picnic of the South school of Morris Cove will be held at Light house Point to-day
 Mrs. M. E. Baldwin of 39S Quinnipiac street is entertaining her sister, Mrs. H. B. Ball of Geneva, I'll.
 Mrs. Charles Wilson of Saltonstall avenue will sail June + for England to visit a brother In London she will attend the festivities of the queens jubilee.
 l.. J. Mundelin has accepted posi- tion with Curtiss & Pierpont.
 MT. and Mrs. John McGregor of Hart ford have been visiting friends here.
 Mrs. w. B. Hubbard of Boston is wis., iting Fair Haven friends.
 Mrs. Eliza Lindsley of Shelton visited her sister, Mrs. Greenfield of Woolsey street, this week.
 Mir and Mrs. Emery L. Smith have returned from Hudson, N. Y, where they were called to attend the funeral C. MT. Smiths sister.
 The Duck Cove Fish company recent ly caught a shad weighing nine pounds and two ounces.
 Rev. George F. Lindsley, rector of the Episcopal church in Newtown, and formerly of Fair Haven, came here on a business trip this week.
 The New Haven Union Ministers as- sociation will hold its summer reunion at the church in Northford by invita- tion of Rev. Mr. Beach. The exercises will be held in the Congregational church and the topic for discussion will be "The Faith Cure"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
UPHOLSTERING AND REPAIRING
 FURNITURE

E. H. Vetter respectfully announces to all his old friends and patrons, and the public generally, that he can be found at his shop, 259 Wooster street, where he started last spring. All up- holstering and repairing of furniture done in the best possible manner and at prices reasonably low.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
ROBBED A POOR BOX.

Cohasset, Mass, June 3.-Vandals are evidently at work in this town, and St. Anthony's Catholic church suffered materially this morning. The chande- Hers were smashed, the communion ser vice stolen and the poor box was brok- en open. About $10 damage was done to the interior of the church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
SEVEN MARINES DESERT

Boston, June 3.-Word was received at police headquarters from the Charlestown navy yard to-day that seven bluejackets belonging to the flag ship New York, now lying at this port, had deserted. The customary S2O will be paid for the return of each one,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
O'NEIL'S TRIAL IN JULY

Greenfield, Mass. June 3.-Clifton l.. Field, clerk, received letter from Chief Justice Mason to-day informing him that John O'Neil, jr., would be tried for the murder of Mrs. Hattie Me- Cloud at the July term, which opens July 12, and that the murder case would be the first case heard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
SPANISH SECURITIES HIGHER

London, June 3.-Spanish securities were nearly one point higher on the stock exchange to-day, owing to the hope that the Ieslgnafion of the Cano- vas ministry means a speedy termina- tion of the Cuban troubles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
ERSON1L.

MT. and Mrs. Walter Le Roy Mitchell, Union City, Pa., arrived Wednesday and are visiting friends in this city, making their headquarters with Mrs. Mitchells brother, MT, E. S. Swift of 516 George street. They are both we'll known here, and their many friends will be pleased to see them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
A BRITISH SHIP WRECKED.
The Duncow a Total Loss Off Kanga.
 roo Island.

San Francisco, June 3.-A dispatch was received to-day at the Merchants Exchange stating that the British ship Duncow, Captain Graves, had been wrecked at Kangaroo Island, off the coast of Australia, and had become a total loss. The officers and crew made their way through the surf and reach ed the shore in safety. A steamer has gone to the island to take off the off, cers and crew. The Duncow sailed from Port Gamble recently with a cargo of lumber for Port Pierie, Australia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
DONATIONS FOR DOOR OF HOPE.

Do1NAllNt4NEJ OIh bNOR UT HUT
 It was the annual donation day at the Bethesda Door of Hope on Warren street yesterday and many welcome do- nations were received from the friends of the home. The donations were fully equal to those of former years. The directors of the home voted last year not to publish the names of donors and the same rule was continued this time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
THE OLD FIRST HEAVIES.
Will Hold Annual Reunion at Savin
 Rock June Q

The First Connecticut Heavy Artil- lery will hold the annual reunion at Miller's Casino, Savin Rock, June g. A business meeting will be held at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, after which dinner will be served by Stewart. A large number of veterans are expected to be present. A band concert will be given in the park in the afternoon and evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
HOWARD COULD BUYS A YACHT.
He Purchases the Miranda from Sir
 George C. Lampson.

George c. Lampson.
 London, June 3-Mr. Howard Gould of New York has purchased the steam yacht Miranda from Sir George c. Lampson. The vessel will be turned over to MT. Gould immediately. He will take party on board to witness the naval review at Spithead on June 26, after which he, and his party will sail for Norway to see the midnight sun.
 The Miranda Is an iron screw schoon- CT yacht, with three masts. She is of 222 net and S97 gross tonnage, ITO feet inches long, 27 feet inches wide and IA feet inches deep. She was built in the yards of Ramage & Ferguson at Leith in 1882 from designs by St. c. Byrne.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
THE ARMIsTIcE sIGNED

Athens, June S.-It is officially an- nounced that an armistice has been signed between the Greek and Turkish military commanders in Thessaly and Epirus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-04
sEAMEN,s FRIEND SOCIETY.

The Woman's Seamen's Friend soci- ety will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June [, at 3 p. m., at the Beth el. 61 Water street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02

AIRS Eozlci. No. lis York Place. Those
who were present, and they were nune-
rous. united in declaring that the oys-
tiers. as well as the many other good
things upon the table. were cooked with
II magnificent skill. equaliinG. If not
SURPRISING. anything they had seen in
the culinary line for many days
In the handsome parlors an i,npromptu
and thoroughly delightful programme
was rendered 10 the cdincation OF ali.
Among the numbers was q sweetIy eX-
ecuted vocal solo by a member Of the
f's; several extremely clever recita-
tons by Miss Belle Parlctt. Miss White
hurst lenpercd an en:rancinEly beauti-
full instrumental solo. and Mr. Casey,
Away: favortc, was ut his best
which Is saying much. One Of the mos /
enjoy able features Of the entertainment.
too, was the clever vocal solo by Master
Eugene Order, who was cunningly cos
TUNED In complete dress suit, including
fancy vest, buckles and all.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
AM USElII:NTS.

old HOMESTEAD" TONIGHT
lehman I'hompson's beautiful story.
ne Old Homestead" will be the at
traction at the Academy tonight The
programme Will be in the hands Of q
cast That VIII do full justice to the
Quaint and quiet characters contained in
the play. The characters are difficult
OIL enactment. due to their simplicity
ana dc.icacy, being of that kind or por-
tfaiture in which the finest shades
(hardly anything SO strong as coloring
can be useO and dainty drawings upon
nature, arc necessary to keep them from
me commonplace. The sentiment Of
ne Old Homestead touches the purcst
Well-springs of human nature The play
IS worth seeing again and again, and
Shouid II become an annual visitor for
years to come IT Will still be esteemed q
pleasure to see 1t again There will be
q matinee Tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O
y. m The prices will be: Adults. soc. ::
children, e5c. Regular prices at night
Seats can be reserved at the box office.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
Tho Hong I.on- Ten store.

NO. ia Church street, are stl doing a
large business and they are daily rcceiv-
Ing numbers Of testimonials in favor of
their choice blends Of Tea. These tes-
timonals, though entirely unsolicited, 20
TO show the popularity or this enter
pr:slng companys goods.
The method of advertising and intro
ducing the Teas will continue for 80 days
only. after which time the goods will he
sold strictly on their merits.
Terms-S.nglc cans, $1.00. for $500
and ID cans for $1,000. Get up a club.
Orders by mail forwarded anywhere in
the United states. Address Hong Kong
Tea Company, liza Church street, near
Main.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
Eiks Going xcwnor, news.

Tonight Newport News Lodge, Il. p
y. l;iks, VIII give a grand social, and
Norfolk Lodge being specially invited,
about seventy-iivc Of its members will
so down on the steamer Louise. which
hds been chartered for the occasion,
leaving here at 1880 o'clock and returning
at some time after midnight Borjes'
Band will accompany the dclega ton,
which will assemble at the E!,ks' hall.
in the Academy of Music building, at &
D. m for n street parade up Main street
to Church. down Church to Frcelnason,
down to CRANKY to the steamers dock,
at the Chesapeake ana Ohio wharf.
This Will be n pleasant trip. and 1t IS
understood that passengers, other than
lIlks. will be permitted to make It.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
Esosn d,Erlr,n To hin-

As already noticed Nine. Rosa d'Erina
will give recital In the church OF the
sacred Heart OH next Sunday evening
April 4th a number OF prominent gen
tlemen have consented to act as a COM
mittcc of arrangements on the occasion
There will be no charge for admission
but collection will be taken up for a
noble charity. Owing to the limited size
or the auditorium only adults Will be
admitted and The recital will commence
at 40 y. IN. sharp. The hundreds Of
people who We're unable to get into ST.
Mays church at the last recital will
thus have an opportunity Of enjoying
another magnificent trea: presented by
Rosa u'Er:na and her husband. whose
talents during Lent are usually de-
voted to works Of charity, irrespective
of creed o. nationality
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
=. r. u. Arrests.

Special Oniccr Moore yesterday after
noon seized a team belonging to James
Il. Dunbar, Il BrambictOn wood dealer
and secured Il warrant for his arrest,
charging him with causing Il mule to be
worked With liberated sore back and
general uniitness The case will be heard
to-day.
Inc officer also arrested Luther But
Ter, colored. driver for w. Il. Irwin.
charged with working II horse unfit for
The service required. He will be heard
III the Police Court this morning.
w. y. Irwin was arrested for causing
horse to be worked while unfit for
service. He will also have q hearin.,
in the Police Court to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
Received Cerfiicufcs.

The following Confederate veterans.
disabled during the war. and widows
Of soldiers lost in battle, who are State
pensioners. received their certificates
from Deputy Clerk Of the Courts Cole
man, upon which they will draw their
allowance for another year: NeryeIia
James. Henry +. Brown, Sarah T..
Carly, James Morris. Hillary Fcntress,
D. II. Mucdcn, Mary ~ Van. George
w. Wise, j. Il. Clayton and f. j. Holt.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
= l.nr.e ('nr.O.

The schooner +. and r. Lupton ar
rived yesterday from Brunswick. Ga.
with one OF the largest cargocs of rail-
road ties ever received here consigned
TO Duke Il Smith. TO he used in broadcn-
ing the gauge Of the Norfolk, Virginia
Eeach and Southern railroad The
schooner which Is discharginr her cargo
at the Imperial Guano companys wharf,
is 922.@5 gross tonnage and had on board
$500 ties
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
POLICE BOARD MEETS.
Kids opened ana Contracts Yet for
Now SnriI,. IInitnrulS

The Board Of Police Commissioners
met Yesterday afternoon for the purpose
or opening bids for furnishing the po-
llcc dspartment with spring uniforms.
Contrac.s were awarded as follows:
hats S2.25 cachi to G. J. Heller. Phila-
uelnh!a; suits including sack coat. SIG
per suit, to Jacob Reeds Sons. phlla-
delphia. 10 be furnished by May lst.
The board adjourned subject to the
call of the Mayor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
XtcIicfiEi SIX Rfpurs.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis
eases relieved III six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
account OF It's exceeding promptness in
relieving pain In tho bladder. kidneys.
sages III male or female 1t relieves re-
tention OF water and pain in passing it
a aii,,e ,inm 1, If you want quick
by WALNE & WILLIAMS. druggists.
1c3 Water street. Norfolk. Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
Re1IIn = f1 bic Yal1ca

For few days only and supply lin
Ned solid II karat Gold Elg:n Watches
open faced. at $1,000; double case. slS'
Ihese are genuine new goods sent 10
Z. y. Greenwood & Bros. TO be sold for
cash, and any one in want should avail
hihseil OF TINS rare opportunity. An
other lot Of those China Clocks NJ 81 o.
the best goods evor put on ih,. market
at that price. DIR. G.. c. Jones, eve sno-
c:alist. Will be at Greenwoods' again on
April 18th, Sth and 9th. Remember thr
dates.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
Burruss. Son & Co..
BAN KE z s.
speeini Snle Scpn rnt cSkirfs-Wri.ht,
$40 Main Street, old Va, 90

Big line latest styles all ,us.le lining
and velvet binding.
WIG, ! lot fig. Black Brluantine,
I.4s, lot fig. Black R:illian;lnc,
sl.9S, lot flg. Black Briliiantine.
worth $3.50. - =
sl.9S, lot fancy checked Skirts. worth
$3.50 :
s24s. lot fig. Black Briliian.lne.
worth $3.50 :
ss4s. lot fig. Black Silk Finish Mo-
hair, worth $500.
Wrights, $40 Main street, old No. 1876.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
The Firm Changers.

Mr.. Walter II. Hall announces in The
FirGnian to-day that he has bought
the interest of his partner, Mrs Il. ID.
Holt, III the undertaking establishment
OF Hall & Holt. and will continue the
business 1t the old place. l59-275 CRANKY
street. where these leading undertakes
have for yea!.s been located
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
2sa I.sb

DiED.--At the residence of her son
I,nul e. Trugien. Park avenue Park View
a:$o o'clock a. m, VIRGINIA CLANCY
TiqGlEN, rci:ct of the late DR. John
THIS F>r.daV AFTERNOON at Il 80
Friends and acquaintance are invited to
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02

IIXOfliccr Henry Wood has been an
pointed special detective for duty at the
Grand Opera House, on Church street
He was endorsed for the position nv
numerous gentlemen now in authority.
as well as friends on the old force.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02

Do your eyes burn. or hurt? Are 20,
troubled with headache? The propc
glasses in most cases, will afford relief
See Dr.. Week
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
Revival Notes,

Revival services arc held nightly at
First Baptist church. The service al
Queen Street Methodist church has
closed so far as weekday meetings arc
concerned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
rorcwnrncd is rorcnrncu.

Hundreds of Norfolk citizens have
consulted Professor Pasco. the noted
cla!rVoyant, at new numbcr) 60 Bank
street, anu all will testify as 10 the
great benefits they have derived. apl-2t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02
DON,t Listen.

10 estimates by agents. Take a policy
In the Union Central and have every
thing guaranteed by the company
THOS. Il. SEBREIL. Gen. Agent,
Iaddngton Building, Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02

DR.. Week, eye expert. Is located Der
manently. Examinations free Il. IL
Gale, 152 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-02

Buckingham Lithia Water, clear and
sparkling. 20 bottles. $780, GA Church
street.