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The way to be well is to pay attenti ton to your kidneys.
 They are the most important organs of the body-the blood filters.
 All the blood in your body passes through your kidneys once every three minutes.
 The kidneys strain or filter out the im- purities in the blood-that is their work
 Purifying your blood Is not question of taking a laxative or physic.
 Does your blood run through your bow els?
 What the bowel-cleaner does is to throw out the poisons confined in your bowels ready for absorption into your blood, but the poisons which are already in your blood, causing your present sickness, 1t leaves there.
 There is no other way of purifying your blood except by means of your kidneys.
 That is why bowel-cleaners fail to do their work-they fail to help the kidneys.
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 Tn taking Swamp-Root you afford natur- al help to nature, for Swamp-Root is the most perfect healer an dgentle aid to the kidneys that is known to medical science.
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vengeance but one morning he was found sitting upright in a chair near the door of his laundry. His head hung over upon one shoulder as If he was asleep but the slen- der streak of red that extended the full length of his garments and gathered in little pool on the floor told that 1t was sleep from which he would never wake. The police came but the evidence was too conclusive to permit of any question. Loo Chow had been murdered by highbinders and this fact proved clearly that the close students of Chinese life were not mistaken when they had said that such an organiza- tion did exist.
 There probably was never a more heart less association of criminals than that of the hfghbinders or "hatchetmen," as they are sometimes called. When or where the society was organized Is somewhat of a. mystery but it first came into prominence in California many years ago and since that time has spread terror throughout the west. Purporting to be organized for fra terna1 and insurance purposes 1t has never failed to take advantage of every oppor- tunity to carry on secret system of crime. Men who have made themselve obnoxious to the organization have been marked for slaughter and 1t is seldom that anyone se- lected to die by the society has been able to escape the penalty pronounced against him. Swindles of all kinds have been op- erated by the members of this gang or criminals, blackmail has been systematical- ly levied and the greatest and vilest of crimes have been committed without hesi- tation under the guise of this fraternity
 While these conditions apply particularly to the west where the Chinese have con- gregated In great numbers, a similar state of affairs to a lesser degree perhaps has prevailed In the larger cities of the east, New York, Philadelphia and Boston. In the eastern cities however the somewhat limited Chinese population has acted as deterrent and the offenses committed have usually been restricted to theft, swindling or blaclxmail Occasionally however mur- der has been done. There has been the flash of the knife under cover of the dark ness and another unsolved mystery has
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While the police of the east have been willing to admit that 1t was possible that organization of hfghbinders still exist in California and other western states they have persisted in the assertion that no such association of criminals could be found in New York or any other learge city on the Atlantic coast. For years they have prided themselves that the lawless element among the Chinese had been placed so thoroughly under subjection that serious crimes were almost entirely unknown in the local colo nies. but inspite of this those who have become intimately acquainted with the Chinese and their habits have been fully aware of the fact that such bands of crim- inals did exist and that they were practic- ing their blackmailing schemes even when they did not resort to more serious of lenses. A few years ago however the po- lice of New York experienced a sad awak- ening for there can be no question but that the murder of Loo Chow was the work of the highbinders.
 Loo Chow was an inoffensive little laun- dryman and yet it was known throughout Chinatown that in some manner he had in- cured the illwill of the powerful society that has preyed upon the Celestial resi- dents of this country for so many years. For time he was able to escape their
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might result from such an action and so the matter was dropped. As soon as 1t became known that this government had refused to become party to the proposed scheme of eXtermination the highbinders assumed that this action was something in the nature of a license to commit crime and the unlawful work of the society was revived. Men who were suspected as hay- ing beeen instrumental in causing this ef- fort at interference by the Chinese govern ment were subjected to all knods of per- secutions; in the west several murders were committed and even in the east the work of blackmailing and swindling went on with renewed vigor.
 At last came the murder In New York and those who are acquainted with the methods of the higihbinders feel certain that the trouble with the organization has only just commenced, that their escape from pun ishment for this serious crime will inspire them with the courage that they have here-- tofore lacked and that the carnival of crime that has operated so much against the law abiding Chinese citizens of the west will soon be inaugurated in the cities of the east.
 The highbinders know that they have little to fear from the local police for 1t is a well known fact that unless one has become intimately acquainted with the race it Is next to impossible to distinguish one Chinaman from another Instances have been known in which highbinder has murdered his victim almost in the presence of a policeman, has stepped into a door way, changed his cap for wide-brlmmed hat and has stood perfectly serene while the detachment of police summoned to the scene of the crime has searched for him from one end of the colony to the other. The statement that this thing has been done has often made by Chinese merchants who have appealed for police protection and no one who knows the Chinese charac- ter would doubt that it might be possible.
 Another fact that operates to prevent the police from accomplishing their duty is the unwilingness of Chinamen to deliv- CT one of their number for punishment. If twenty Chinamen saw one of their relatives
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shot down by highbinder not one of them could be made to testify against him in an American court. They have learned by bitter experience that such testimony would cost them their life. There was time when the powerful companies fin con- trol of affairs in the Chimes colonies set tied all disputes. Now the six companies are less powerful than the highbinders for even the representatives of the companies have been made to tremble by this organ ized band of criminals
 There is one man however who is known to every Chinaman In this country and who is sincerely feared and hated by every high binder. That man is Police Lieutenant William Price of San Francisco. For more than ten years he has waged a ceaseless warfare against the criminal organizations of the local Chinatown and today he Is regarded as something more than mere mortal To those whose illegal acts have made them his enemies he Is the White Devir' and daily they pray that he may die. They have tried to make way with him but they have failed and so they be- neve that he is miraculously protected. They know that he is absolutely fearless and that he is a man of his word and they are unable to count all the convictions that have been due to his efforts. It is for this reason that the name of the White Devil is known so far from California as New York or Boston, but when one remembers
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Mountain and Seashore

As the heated term approaches one be- gins to look over the advantages of the various resorts and make arrangements for the summer outing. In this connection the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, which connects with the Louisville and Nash vile and Queen and Crescent railways, of fers to those contemplating a summer vacation a greater variety of resorts than any other line. Both the moy tain and sea shore resorts of the Virginias and the New England coast are reached by the famous F. F. " limited of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. The trains of this com- pany vestibuled throughout, lighted by electricity, with observation and dining cars, are unsurpassed in modern equip ment. For full information of resorts, rates. etc.. apply Louisville and Nashville office, Morris avenue. or Queen and Cres- cent ticket office, or address c. B. Ryan. A. c. P. A.. Cincinnati. o.
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SIOO Reward, S1OO

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages and that is catarrh. Hall 8 Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrn being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment Halls CatarTh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hun dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
 Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
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that even he, with all his knowledge of the people and his experience in the colony has been unable to suppress the gambling or even to frighten these criminals out or their murderous instincts one can but ask what possible chance the New York or Boston police would have in contending with such perfect system of organized crime as that of the highbinders?
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A Mean Trick

"Henry," she said. disconsolately, "you didn't give me birthday gift"
 By jove, that's so," said Henry "But, you see, you always look so young that I can't realize you ever had birthdays"
 Then she was happy, and smiled the mean. subtle smile of a man who has saved money.
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The Young Housekeeper

From the Philadelphia Record.
 Mrs. Newlywed-I was going to have some sponge cake as surprise for you, dear but confess it Is a failure.
 MT. Newlywed-What was the matter?
 Mrs. Newlywed-I don't know for sure, but think the druggist sent me the wrong kind of sponges.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
RHDWRY'S READY RELIEF
 Will Afford Instant Ease.
CURE FOR Summer Complaints, DyS6nteru, DlarrhOea
 Cholera MOrhuS.

A half to a teaspoonful of Ready Relief in a half tumbler of water, repeated as often as the discharges continue, and a flannel saturated with Ready Relief placed over the stomach and bowels will afford immediate relief and soon effect cure.
 No bad after effects (which are invaria- ply the sequel of dosing with opium, etc.), will follow the use of Railways Ready Re- lief but the bowels will be left in healthy, normal condition.
 A half to a teaspoonful in a half tumbler of water will, in a few minutes, cure Cramps, Spasms, Sour Stomach, Heart burn, Nervousness. Sleeplessness, Sick Headache, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Collie, Flatulency and all internal pains.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
Worn Out

From the Detroit Free Press.
 "I thought your guest was an invalid." :" "We thought so, too. but our climate gave her so much energy that she kept us going from morning till night"
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The Others to Blame

From the Chicago Record.
 You can't keep secret, Marie."
 "Yes, I can; but I always happen to tell things to other girls who can't"
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Just as She Expected

From the Chicago News.
 "IIistp whispered the villain, creeping stealthily across the stage.
 "Yes; expected you would be-" rejoined the heroine
 And murmur of applause trickled down from the gallery.
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R>FF}}'<Rfi|} + <Rfi|
 kPAiN REMEDY.
 For over fifty years this wonderful rem- edy has proved itself the best safest and surest antidote for pain in the world.
The True Relief, RADWkYS READY RELIEF
For Internal and External Use.

Tn using medicines to stop pain, we should avoid such as inflict injury on the system. Opium, Morphine, Chloroform. Ether, Cocaine and Chloral stop pain by destroying the sense of perception, the patient losing the power of feeling. This is a most destructive practice; it masks the symptoms, shuts up, and instead of re- moving trouble, breaks down the stom- ach, liver and bowels. and, if continued for length of time, kills the nerves and pro- duces local or general paralysis.
 There is no necessity for using these un- certain agents when a positive remedy like RADWAY'S READY RELIEF will stop the most excruciating pain quicker, without entailing the least danger in either infant or adult
 It instantly stops the most excruciating pains, alays infiammat tion and cures con- gestions whether of the Lungs, Stomach, Bowels or other glands or mucous mem- braneS.
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Flower bulbs and pot. Godden's.
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They beat them all. Texie Cigars.

For quick and good repairs on any kind of Machinery, Phone 2lO. Jno. ID. Lykes.
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PAIN CURED
 IN AN INSTANT

No matter how violent or excruciating the pains the Rheumatic, Bed-ridden, Infirm, Cripple, Nervous, Neuralgia or prostrated with disease may suffer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25

Futures opened steady, with mod
crate demand and closed quiet: Amer
lean middling:
May, 2O-64q3 2I-64d. buyers May
and June. 3 20-6i@3 2l-64d. buyers;
June and July, 2l-Gid. seller: July and
August, 2l-64G3 22-6id. buyers: Au-
gust and September. 2l-6i03 22-64d.
buyers; September and October, ) 81
64d buyer: October and November
zo-oiW3 2l-64d. sellers; November and
December. 3 20-64d. seller; December
an9 January, 20-G4d. seller: January
airy and March, 3 2l-64d. seller: March
ana April. 21-64d3 22-6id. buyers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
The Cotton Markets.

New York. May 2i.-The cotton mark
ct opened steady with prices unchanS-
ed to two points higher. The improve
ment being due TO favorable cables, the
feature of which was the excellent
showing made by spot sales. Soon at
ter the opening call. however, the
market took an easier turn owing to
more favorable weather III sections of
the cotton belt. which had been long
In need of moisture. The market by
noon had fallen back 10 yesterdays
closing prices, after which the local
situation became listlcss and eXcep-
tionally unintereSting. No OUTS7JC
ders OF consequence reached the cX-
change and local traders were slow to
decide as to which way To turn. the
favorable cables from Great Britain be-
ing supplemented by continued faVora-
bic accounts from New England ana
from cotton goods districts. while, on
the other hand. the Southern spot
markets showed less energy ana the
crop accounts were of generally Cav-
orablc character
The market was particularly pulse
less in the afternoon, when the room
contingent had the session entirely to
themselves and maintained a policy of
strict conservatism. The market closed
quiet and steady. to . net lower.
New York, May 24.--Cotion futures
opened steady: May. 5.S9. June $50:
July, 5.?l: August, 5.9S; SEPTEMBER
SIS; october, 5.92; November. 5.92: De-
cember. 5.96; January, 600; February,
Coz; March, 6.07.
Cotton futures closed quiet and
steady. May. 5.S5; June. $50; July,
$50; August. $50; September. SIS; Oc-
tober, 500 November. 5.el December.
$50: January. 500 February. 603
March Cos; April. Cos
Spot cotton closed steady and un-
changed. Sales. $3.50 bales
New York, May 2i.-Cotton. steady:
middiing, 81 net receipis. 2i3. gross.
4.4Oi: sales. $50: stock. lSl.5li bales.
Total to-day-Net rcceipts. .lG3. ex-
ports 10 Great Britain, ii; Continent.
1l2; stock. 724.2S1 bales.
Consolida ted-Net receipts 96.>27: ex-
ports to Great Britain. 1926. France,
s,iSS; Continent, 12.l 50.
Total since September Net re-
ccpts SOIL .329; exports Go Great Bri-
tain. S.3oS, la4; France, 7N,SS5: Cont
mont, 2.572, 7O7.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25

l.. 40: Franklin Extra C, 454: keystone
centennial Extra G. is5: California Extra
Z. 40: Franklin Extra c. AS.
SNKUPS AND MOLASSEs N,rpa,
n nhf,e al 1.-The the advance: syrup. good to
, eholce: 2oq22: lower grade syrup. ispis;
moiasses. Porto Rico. 20d2Sc.: molasses
Tuoan none: New orleans. fair TO choice
PROVISIONS
BULK MEATS - Market steady: rib
sues, So.l5Ho.23; bellies eastern, 5ihI5Ac /.
oeihes, western. jiid59sc
nAMS-SuEar cured. 10i7c
DRn SALTED JOWLES-None.
FORK PLArES-Si:6O
MESS PORk-Od $3.50
HAM PORK-Per barrel SiO25
LAtD-Pure butchers. in tierccs cnc .
5o-lb. tins. &c more. ana
WOOL AND HIDES.
WOO!~-Unwashcd. Isc.. bulky. ) to To
less; washed wool ?5c.: black Pie 10 lsc
HiDES-G. $. ~: green. 6+.; dry rnt.
"a; drv salt. llis: damaged Z
SALT FISH
HERRlNG-New North Carolina cut IN
Eastern barrels. $500; mulets. lOO-lb. keys.
- 90; spots. ioo-lb. kegs. S3.75: mackcrcl'
rat No. .. S2i.OO.
FRESH FISH
Spots. none: croakcrs, per pound. 20 .
Iaylcrs. none: large rock. per pound
i2isc.; pan rock. per pound, lllIl2i.c. siiad
DUCK, DC. roe, lie.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
COTTON RECEIPTS
AMONG OUR COTTnN AIIrN

Spot sales in Liverpool 10000 bales,
against 10000 bales last year. Contracts
closed quiet, partially Y point advance.
ooiDS - snNer IN London Unchanged
Zs,sd, against 26lad last year.
new orleans future market declined
TWO points August closing ut :. &c.
receipts at New Orleans to-day esti-
mated at 400 to 100 bales. against
l,IS5 bales last year
Receipts at Houston to-day estimated
a, lao to 200 bales. against al7 bales
last year.
Receipts at United States ports yes
h teruay were 1,16S bales. against 4.o74
New York future market closed quiet
ana steady. one to two points decline
August. $40 to SCI: October. . on 70
o.!i; January. 800 to 800.
o,oio,l ENchange will close to-day at
o.clock-Confederatc Memorial Dov
mere nave been fine rains in Geor-
s'a' MA pama, Arkansas and Texas.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
ALBENIARLE AND CHESApEAkE +,
CANAL. ARRIVALS
NORTH I,DI-ND

NORrHBOUNp.
Simr Manistee, towing, North Caro-
lima to Norfolk
Earge Roam, lumber. North Carolina
To Norfolk.
Stmr. Grace Titus. towing. North Car
DINA To Norfolk
Schr. John @. Ferguson. lumber
North Carolina to Baltimore
Schr. Maid of the Mist. shingles
North Carolina 10 Washington.
Schr. Robert j. Poulson. shingles
North Carolina to Norfolk
Stmr Curtin. towing, North Carolina
to Philadelphia.
Barge j. 7. Pearson. lumber. North
Caroline to Philadelphia.
Barge Schuvlliill lumber. North Car
DINA to Philadclrhia.
Barge j. II. o'Brien. lumber, North
Carolina to Philadelphia.
Simr. Harbnger. merchandise
North Carolina to Norfolk.
SOUTHBOTND.
Stmr r. +. Lee. light, Norfolk to
North Carolina.
Stmr. Juniper, light, Norfolk to North
Carolina
simr. Flora light. Norfolk to North
Carolina.
Stmr. Lucy, merchandise, Norfolk to
North Carolina.
Simr. Grace Titus. light Norfolk to
North Carolina.
Stmr. Spring Garden. light Norfolk
to North Carolina.
Stmr w. H. Rogers. merchandise
Norfolk To North Carolina.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.
New York. May 24-Flour moderately
active and steady. closing frmer with
wheat; winter patents. s3.75G390; Min
nesota patents. $3.9O04l5. Rye flour.
firm. Corn meal, steady. Rye. weaker;
No. 2. 6ii.W65c. Barley, easy. Barley
malt. quiet. Wheat-Spot, steady: No.
red. S3Ac. Corn-Spot, quiet: No. ..
4OB 41tsc. Oats-Spot. easier: No. 2.
81 nc. Beef. steady. Cut meats, steady.
Lard. weak: refined, easier Pork,
quiet. Butter, steady; Western cream
cry. 150lSc.; State dairy, l3la@l5c.
Cheese, easy; State large white, 91ac.
Eggs. firm; state and Pennsylvania.
151sMl6c.; Western fresh, l5u l6c.:
Southern. 1l@l3c. Cotton-sced OIL duh;
prime crude. 20hc. Spot coffce-Rio,
dull; mild. quiet, about steady. Sugar
Raw firm; refined, steady.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
NAVAL STORES.

Charleston, S. c., May 24.-Turpentine
firm at 3sc.; rosin firm: y Il ID, 90c.;
l., 81 90: +, 81 O5; G., Sl.l0; ii. $l.25; !,
81 40; *, 81 so: NJ. l.S5; n. 10; w G,
2.35; w w. 81 co.
wilmington, n. c.. May 2i.-Spirits
turpentine nothing doing. Rosin firm,
95c and 100. Crude turpentine steady.
81. 80, s.. 80 and S2.4o. Tar firm, $3.50.
Savannah, Ga. May 2i.-Spiriis tur-
pentine. firm at 40c.; rosin. firm, I'M
changed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKEr.

Baltimore. May 24.-Flour quiet, I'M
changed. Wheat, dull and easy; spot
and month. 75&@75Ac.; June. 1873 n
15fsc.; July. 1870 Southern by
sample. 10M16lac. Corn. quiet spot,
month and June. 37A @37asc.; July. S7%
@3l1sc.: Southern white corn, 42laGD43c.
Oats. dull: No. 9 white. 33G33lac Rye.
nominal; No. Western, 6ic asked
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET

Liverpool May Ell p. m-Cotton:
spot fair demand; prices steady: Amer
lean mddling. 3asd.
The sales of the day We're 1900 bales
of which 1000 were for speculation and
export, and included 1900 American.
Receipts, 10000 bales. including $500
American.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

New York. May 2i.--Money on call.
steady at 2is03 per cent; last loan. 3
per cent; prime mercantile paper 3is
az per cent; sterling exchange,
steady, with actual business in bank
ers' bills at A.S72. Ass for demand. and
at Si.S5K M4S5& for sixty days; posted
rates, $780, and M.SS14 commercial
bills. $4.S5H; bar silver, GlAc.: Mexican
dollars 4Slac.; Government bonds,
strong; State bonds, inactive; railroad
bonds, strong.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
SHIPPING REPORT.
Iorci=" mn" '"a-',vi,,
May 9th. 1899.

ARRIVED.
Schr. Charles W. Olcott, Johnson, Old
Point. light.
Barges Wadcna and General Knox.
Boston, lialIt.
CLEARED.
British stinp. Primers Point. Wall,
London, cargo.
Schr. White Cloud. Deal,ns, James
river, light.
SAILED.
Schr. Florence. Wormel. Demerara.
Schr. Roger Moore, Small. Boston.
Schr. Eva -. Rose, Rose, Millvillc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
BYRD, BALDWIN & CO.,
KE,IAIAGENf COWS ~ ASD5g
HAItnI.Gr" DUII.DING,
GHAN i.EEE.

RE Mt
10 Falkland. Sc.
.25 Church. $500.
STOKES.
.lGl Church. 5000.
3Sl Church, 5000.
s37 Church. 5000.
50 Bank. $40 90.
60 Comm ercial. s75.
500 CRANKY, $500.
3li CRANKY, $1,000.
OFFICES.
" arehouse and Of
fees cor. Water
and Fayette. SS3.S4
los CRANKY. $500.
III Main. $40 each.
$50 Main, stables. S.
West Building. cor.
Main and Church.
Haddington Build
ing. cor, CRANKY
and City Hall ave-