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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Reduction I'm Cable Rates.

NEW YORK, December 4.-The Direct
United States Cable Company and the
French Cable Company made reduction
Of the cable tariff this morning to Great Bril-
tain, ireland, and France TO forty cents per
word, meeting The cut made by the Mackay-
Bennett Cable Company.
LONDON, December 24.-The old cable
companies have reduced their tolls TO the
same figures as those established by the
Commercial Cable Company-that is, forty
cents word for general business messages
10 Great Britain and France. and twenty
cents for plain press messages transmitted
In their regular order. and ten cents for
#" deferred" press business. The officials
Of the companies are consulting as 10 what
further steps they will take in the premises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25

sSes.Co: Rio br,nds, et.28aeAso.
Wkest.~ southern steady and inactive,
western steady and dull; soutbern ,reos
Shade. amber. sesooc.; No. I Maryland.
eess8lc.; No. 3 western winter red, spot.
7o4sS0c. Corn southern steady: western
firm and dun; southern white. 474afS1e.;
yellow, 40aJlc. Oats 1rm snd dull; soutbs
ern. 3ss9 &c.; western white. 3ts36c. mix
ed. S2aS3ic. Pennsylvania. 53a36c. rrovl-
sions nominaily stesdy. Mess-pork: eiS.Jcs
Bulk. meats-Shoulder and cie,r.rib sldrs,
packed. S6aS7. Bacon shoulders. $I3J;
clea.rib sides, $3.50. Hams. i1}al2sc.
Isrd-- Refined. SS.2S. Coffee quiet; no
csrrces, ordinary to tair, SS.Joato.6z3s
sugsr quie, snd steady: A son, SIC. Wh's-
key quiet at ei.issst.io. Frcigbls quiet.
CINCINNATI.
CNcISSATI. December 2.-Flour I'M
changed. Wheat quiet; No. 2 red. 1oc.
Corn steady; No. 2 mixed. ACC. Oats easter
OF 27aa2sc. Pork quiet AT $lI.5o. Lard fatr
demand and lower al 800. Bu!k.meats
UNCHANGED. Pacon easici shoulders, 5ic;
sbor.rih, &C.; short clesr. &c. wh,;sey
duh at SILT. Sugar unchanged. Hays
quiet; common snd liebt. s340asi.3J;
lacking and butchers. 81 a0aSi.J0.
LOt lSN tbbrs
LOUISVILLE. December 2i.-Grain dull.
What No. 2rtd, 73e. Corn-No. 2mixed.
Soc. Cats-No. mixed, 2Sic. Pork duh
and lower. Bulk-mcais- shoulders nomi-
pal at IS; char r'h. 81 IS; clear, 1910.
Mess.pork. si2.j0. Lard Prime steam, 81.
ST. LOUIS.
~. LOUIS, December 2i.-Flour TN
changed. Wheat higher for cash; No.
red. sOlas0ic. cash; s0!aSlc. for January.
Corn easier and slow; 3la33ic. cab;
32ls324c. January. Oats dull; 2jlc.
cash; no options. Whiskey steady at Si.l2.
Provisions very quiet at previous prices.
WILMINGTON.
WILMINGTON, y. C., December 2i.--Tur.
pentre firm at 27ic. Rosin stetdy;
strained. 95c.; good, 81. Tar steady at
Sl.iO. Crude turpentine steady; hard, sI;
yellow dip and virgin, si.60.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO. December 24.-Flour un-
changed. Wheat quiet and dull; No. 3
red. December, 1isaTIic.; January. lila
12Ic. Corn very quiet and steady closed
same as Yesterday; all the year, 3Jic.; jan
uaIy, 35a35lc. Oats dull; December and
January. 24sc. Pork easier. and 5al0c.
lower; closed steady; cash. sl0.9Jasii
January. $40 92taslo.sIs. Lard-Demand
moderate; cash. SG.62saS6.6It Wbissev
steady at S1.l3. sugarquiet and unchanged.
MILWAUKEE.
MILWAUKEE. December 2i.-Flour steady.
Wheat quiet; No. . Milwaukee. cash
aud December, I0ic.: January, 10}c. Pro-
visions declining. Mess pork. sll cash
and January. Lard-Prime steam. $3.50
cash and January. Hogs lower at s3.9oa
$3.50.
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES.
NEW YORK, December 2i.-Cotton-Net
receipts. $40 bales: gross receipts. 1874
bales. Futures closed steady; sales, o., IOD
tales; December, Sll.0lasli.03; January,
ll.CSaSll.C9; February, sll.0Iasll.0S;
March. Gil. l0asll.20; April, sll.3issli.32:
May. Sli.i2aSlli3; June. sli.5tas11.0:
July, all. 0jasil.G7: August, ell. 76asil.T;
September, SIi.4iasll.4I.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
THROUGH THE STATE.
THE STATE AT LARGE.
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
sheet, with skstins on the stree,s-Sussex
Counsys Railroad Interests.
correspondent. of the Richmond D,.ps,ca.I
PETrpsn,ro. Doceml,cr "a Issl.

IConespondence Of The Richmond Dispstch.I
PETERSBURG. December %. 1884.
Captain james n. Deaton, for several
ycgrS Chief Of Police IN this city. died last
night OF consumption, after protraeted
Illness. lie was abou, thirty.seyen years
Of age, ard leaves q widow and four chill.
dicn. lie was muct-rcspt cted citizen,
and was one 81 The most discreet and eff
cicEt policc-otlicerS The city ever had. lie
was well known IN Richmond.
The streets this morning were covered
with solid ice. the result OF the sleet which
fell last night. In many places the BOYS
found excellent skating on the sidewalks,
and, Of course, were not slow TO take adj
vantage az II. For some hours walking
was dangerous, and many persons who
ycn,ured out had severe falls. Clarence
Taker (coloie1), from southampton county,
slirpod and fell on Bollinebrook street,
and broke his left arm above the
elbow. Later In The day the temperature
moderated. ana The ice melted from the
streets. ard crowds ycnturcd out TO make
their Christmas purchases. The Christmas
trade here. according 10 general report, has
been much lighter than usual. owing partly
10 the bsd weather and partly TO the lack OF
money.
"
show decrease in our river commerce rs
compared with last year.
The Dipwiddie County Court has con-
frmcd all the reports Of the commissioners
in the Virginia and Carolina railroad con-
Cemnaiion cases, except such AS were dis
missed for informally or IS not needed. IL
l. said that nearly every farmer in the
county through whose land the line passes
claims damages. II Is believed that IL the
proper request bad been made Of the own
ers before the route was surveyed many OF
them would have donated land 10 the COM
pany.
saws that the lrack-laying on the Atlantic
and Danyille railroad has reached point
I'm Sussex about ten miles from the Green's
Vile line. A great deal Of interest attaches
10 The approaching meeting OF the stock
holders OF the road. and especially TO the
probable action OF the Sussex county proX-
lee. The cost Of the road TO that county,
principal and interest, will exceed 100000,
which. IL Is feared, will bear very heavily
upon the people.
Mrs. sally Bailey, widow Of the late Rev.
Josiah &. Bailey. q wcll.kn0wn Baptist min
ister. died several days ago in Greensyilie
county.
The High.street Methodist Episcopal
church. In this city, which has been closed
for some months by reason Of the improve
menis that were being made IN the build
ing. will be rC0rened for public worship
mex, sunday with special and interesting
services.
The various Methodist churches Of this
city have received liberal donations In
money and provisions, TO be distributed
among The poor. ROBIN ADAlE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
A Warm Place for Tramps.

Nv hitSfaph 70 the Dlspatch'I
CHICAGO, December PA special TO the
LGiiv AtiCS from Lincoln, Ill.,, says: Last
night thirteen tramps slept on top OF the
boilers at the coal shaft here. At q O'Clock
this morning one OF their number accident
ally turned the blowout valve, allowing
the steam and hot water from the six boil
crs 10 escape. Eight Of the men were Sc
verify burned and seaided. IL is thought
that two Of them cannot survive. The men
were panic-S,ricken, aud found much diff
Guilty in escaping from the building. All
Of them were badly burned about the face
and throat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
NORTH CAROLINA.
Suspected Lyrchine-Fire and Robbery Re-
port OF state Auditor.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.I

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.I
RALEIGH, n. C., December a. Reports
we're brought here this evening that the
negro men Smith and Davis, Jailed yester-
day at Clayton for burglary. had been re-
moved from the Jail by masked men, and
taken no'one knows whittier. No definite
information can be obtained.
Last night Bryan Green, a farmer living
six miles form this city, was awakened by
the burning Of an out-buiding on his prem
iscs. He attempted to eXtinguish the flames.
While engaged at The burning building he
heard the scream Of his wife, who had
been left behind In the house, and return
ing found that an unknown negro had en-
tered the dwelling, threatened to kill his
wife. ransacked every room, and finally in
the darkness escaped.
Judge W. A. Moore. Republican candi-
date for clector at large at last election, died
at Edenton yesterday.
The Auditors report for the fiscal year
ending November 80, 1884, will show the
total valuation Of oil taxable property, real
and personal, TO be S20l. 222, 723. OF this
the value Of personal property is S77,0S1,-
3l7; Of real property. Sl24, 1897. The
number OF acres OF land is 2s,223,6i0. The
gross amount OF State taxes is S5S3,3)S.
Taxes for school purposes, 1913, 5S6. Coun-
ty taxes aggregate S9S4,44l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
DAYyILLE TOBACCO MARKET.

[4epOrted for the Dispatch.l
DECEMBER 23.-The sales were heavy
the first days OF tbs week, but light after
wards on account OF the cold weather.
There has not been any noteworthy change
In the character Of the receipts or the prices
paid FOR the several grades. There will be
no auction sales ( Ill after the lst Of January,
and 20 the marke: closes with the fol
lowing quotations: Lugs, common dark.
$3.50 10 $3.50; good. $3.50 to $3.50;
smokers, common bright. $3.50 to 81;
medium. 81 10 $40; good. 2i0 to ga; fine
ana fancy. ga % s25; leaf, common dark
and greenisb. "A TO IS; medium, 81 TO
$3.50; good. $3.50 to sl2; red wrappers,
medium to good, Gil to slS; bright leaf.
common, 81 to go; medium. sl3 10 81;
good to nne. Sl7 to S22; bright wrappers.
common. 5l5 To S25: medium. slJ to s3j (;
good, s35 to si5; line and fancy, SiJ to s5j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25

vile railroad, but was paid OF aud die
charged on his refusal 10 go on with one Of
the trains YESTERDAY. When last seen here,
which was about Z +. VI. yesterday, he hid
about esq, but when found this morning
there was In bis pocket only one dollar and
some cents. Several witnesses were ex.
ahmed by the coroner's jury, and yer.
dict rendered that he was killed by ons OF
last nights trains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
rrssd for rIIscse.D,.siIliss.

QrxBxc, December 24.-Tbe excise Of
fcers here made q descent yesterday upon
81. Waller. IN the adjoining county Of Belle
Chase, whore they seized and con6scated q
number OF Illicit stills. II seems that the
Persons who were running them were I'M
der the impression they had legal right TO
manufacture spirits the same rs they have
TO grow tobacco for their own use. " Is
claimed that this erroneous notion prevails
largely In the rural parts Of this province.
The fine Il 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Hihiiisrn, DcspOtisn,, ana Russia nism.

lBy cable 20 the Dispatch.l
LONDON. December pa Paris corre-
syondent Of tie Times deyotes considerable
srace to-day TO some account Of the present
state OF Russia. He says: Count TolstOi,
the Russian Minister OF the Interior, is
chiefly engaged in the discovery and prose-
cution Of Nihlists. No sooner has one So
ciefy OF NIhilists been suppressed than an
other springs up. COun. Tolstoi is mum
dated with threats Of death. He rarely at
tends the meetings OF the COuacil.
Whenever be stiis out il costs live
hundred roublos for police-proteOtion
While Nihilism is more dangerous than
ever, the persecution OF the Jews is a. fierce
as il was few years ago. when the Euro
rean press boiled with indignation at the
anti Semetic outrages which ci>graced
Russia. Great bankers. especially those
81 German nationality, who were previous
~ interested in giving wide publicity TO
the oLtrages, with the view to prevent the
investment II capital in Russia, are now
inclined 10 subsIdize the press TO preserve
silence. They take this course for the pur-
pose OF preventing the impairment OF
European confidence in Russian finance.
the condition OF which at present
l. not brilliant. II is suffering
from the difficulty experienced at present
i'm collecting he revenue on account OF the
persistent American competition in the
grain trade. and for ruinou' expense OF
Russian advance 10 Merry. Furthermore.
The protection system which Moscow man
ufacturtrs obtained against SilesiIn c0moe-
ti;ion has caused the Silesians 10 establish
hundreds Of factories in Russian Poland.
In those factories German operatives are
employed, and Silcsians are thereby enabled
TO supply the Moscow market with goods
at prices from to ~ per cent. under the
prices demanded by the Moscow mlnufIc.
turers for precisely similar articles. Des-
poti,m is increasing, aud the press i
cocTced INTO silence. Russia j, more ard
more ignoring liberal ideas. and Is paving
The way to a tremendous explosion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Innds sold Under the Dlrcc,.rax Act.


WASHINGTON, u. c., December "a
Judge Lawrence. First Comptroller OF the
Treasury, has decided that in cases where
lands have been sold under the provisions
Of the "diroct-taX " act Of 1861, and the
owner Of the lands is dead. the claims on
behalf Of The heirs Of the owner for the
surplus proceeds Of such sales above tax,
costs. charges, and commissions, must be
made by the executor or administrator OF
the estate. and not by the heirs. lie has
also decided that such surplus proceeds
must be paid to the legal representatives,
Of owner in eases where the United States
became The purchaser OF the lands, a. well
as in casts where the sales were made TO
private individuals. aud that the act Of
March 3. 1883, wbick provides for an APP
preparation Of money TO ply claimants the
surplus proceeds OF such sIles, makes per.
mauent the specific Appropriation available
until all such claims are paid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
The Pa,e l.attIs Cnipd.

Bloodless cheeks, hollow eyes, tight skin,
joyless life. Poor little child. DO good
deed for II. Hand Its mother bottle OF
Browns Iron Bittels. The druggist who
sell this famous medicine will tell you what
wonders II has done for very feeble chill
iren. Don't think 1t l. only for Rrowp-np
people. II rs gentle In IT, influence, and
OF unpleasant TO take. Its cures weakness
ard Indigestion. regulates the bowels, and
enriebfs The blood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
English Affairs.


LONDON, December 24.--The distress at
Glasgow. Liverpool, and other ports has
attracted the attention OF the Queen, who
desires to open subscription for the relief
OF the sufferer, and ha. asked the Govern
ment for information on the subject. II is
reported that Mr.. Gladstone Is unwilling 10
concede the existence Of distress, and OPP
poses the Queens proposition.
Prince Albert will join the Grenadiers at
the close Of his studies ut the University.
The Prince Of Wales has requested that no
distinction be made between Albcrt's du-
ties ard those of other officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
FoaTYEiGHTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. December q. 1884.
senate.


The Senate convened, as usual, promptly
AZ noon, and within ten minute. bad dis-
rosed OF such little morning business ~
was offered. consisting OF petitions, etc.
The Chair then laid before the Senate
the calendar Of bills un0hjected 10. but. on
motion OF Mr.. Morril:, without. further
business, the Senate. ut 1910, went into
executive session.
The doors were re0pened at 1885. The
Chair announced the signature TO the con-
current resolution providing for holiday
recess from December cath until January
9th.
On motion Of Senator Allison, ut 1898,
the senate adjourned until January 9th,
1885.
House or Representatives.
There were ubout fifty members present
when Speaker Carlisle called the House TO
order this morning.
Mr. Moult0n, Of Illinois, desired leave
TO withdraw certain private papers from
the files OF the House, but The speaker
stated that he had been advised that in the
abs,rce OF a quorum objection would be
made to any business being transacted, and
declined TO recognize the gentleman.
Mr.. Randall. OF Pennsylvania, called up
the adjournment resolution and moved
concurrence in the Senate amendment,
which provides that the recess shall begic
to-day "wednesday and last until January
o. 1885.
Mr. Beach, OF New York, wished to de-
late The proposition. but the Speaker ruled
that Il was not debatable, and on motion IL
was agreed TO.
The Speaker announced the following
committee assignments
Elections: Mr.. Smith, OF Iowa.
Military Affairs Mr.. Connolly.
Public Lands MIR. Campbell, OF Ohio.
Territories: Mr.. Hill.
Education and Labor: Mr.. O'Ferrall.
Revision OF Laws: Mr.. Garrison.
Expenditures in the Treasury Depart
mcnt: Mr. Wallace.
Printing Mr. Bratton.
Pensions, Bounty, and Back.Pay: Mr..
Wallace.
Alcoholic-Liquor Traffic: Mr.. English.
The House then. at 1926. on motion OF
Mr. Randall, adjourned until January 5,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
.wUSEYi.Nys.
DICHMOND THEATRE.

ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY FOR
NEW-NEAR'> WEEK
% THE
CARLETON ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY.
uuaer tie Management and peripnal direction OF
Nix. ". +. CAILATON.
tEe eminent fngli.h baritone. AcknowseI ged the
most rerioct orga rlIati0n IN existence.
Mr.. CARLTON viii be assisted by an unequ1l'ed
array OF artists. among whom are Misses Dora
Wiley ie-sie I;sftlct DAVIS. Clara Wisdom. Rose
r,aude' and Messrs. Yichard Golden, W. H.
lake. n. /. Raitenborry. Gustlyc Adol2tu'' J..
y PIdsdalo Frank DOwd apd a
SCPERB CHORUS.
AR Carleton repertoire for The week:
NcndaV: THE MASCOIIF.
Tue,sIay: THE DRCM-M AJORs DAUGHTER.
Wedne;day: TIE MERRY WAR.
SLW-N EARS MA1ISEE: IE MA>COIIt.
Tbur.,!ay Nigit: THE MERRY WAR. .,.
friday TIE DRUM-M hgOk's pAuGHI *.
SAUNA: Matinee: THE DRUM-MAJOHs
DAIGll1 III. - ,,-un,,,,,
PRESENTATIONS Og opera IN detail aud ensemble
he peafesi approach possible e. absolute perirc.
non. Costunlugs IN the SerS highest degree OF
elegance. , -. ~, A.,.--,r--
clio. zoe: reserved. 75c.; CALLER O.. 20c. Box
beet oucns Friday morning at O'Clock,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Dun,'s Pure Malt whissey

will positively cure Dyspepsia ard Indi-
2estion, and relieve, il not absolutely cure,
Consumption and other wasting diseases.
Being absolutely pure anu unidulterated,
l.500 II the leading ply sicisns OF the United
Statesare now using exclusively ia their
practice. Try IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
The People Rising Against roiyGamy.

lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
CHICAGO, December 24.-At a largely-it'
tended anti. Mormon meeting held here Inst
night resolutions were unanimously adopt
Cd expressing sympathy with the Gen'iles
q Utah in their struggle to establish
American civilization; cOndemning the
apparent indifference OF Congress to the
evils OF pOlygamy; calling upon Illinois
senators and representatives, TO support
the Cullum anti-poygamy bill, which
provides Ior the legislative govern
mont OF Utah by commission TO
he appointed by the President; urging
The citizens Of other States to cooperate in
the work of forming strong public
opinion against NormoniSm and putting 1t
down, and pledging the signers OF the
resolution 40 keep up the agitation OF
this question through the pulpit. platform.
and pIess. and in every way In which the
wholesome pubic opinion can be created.
until polygamous Morm0nism-a relic OF
barbarism, twin TO slavery, and like
slayery-is smltten to death and buried
forever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Interview with - Dynamiter.

LONDON, December A.-The 81.
James Goxefte prints an interview
had In Paris with dynamiter. He
said that the headquarters OF the conspira-
tors was IN Paris. but the funds came from
America. The explosion at London bridge
was arranged ut Paris three months ago by
man who Is now ia America. Two men
were sent 10 London TO execute the plot In
September, but delay occurred. They
returned 10 Paris after the explosion, and
are now there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Late Weather Report.

Especial telegram 10 the Dispaich.l
WASHINGTON. December 25-1:2i 4. ~.
For the Middle Atlantic Ststes, generally
fair weather, northerly winds, lower tenn
peratUre.
For the South Atlantic States, generally
fair weather. northerly winds, lower tenn
Ierature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Railroad Accident and Several Per.
sons Injured.
fBy telegraph 10 The DisDaich.l


KNOXVILLE, Tenn, December 2I.-Thi'
morning at O'Clock. ut point forty miles
north Of this city. on the Knoxville and
Ohio railroad, an engine broke loose from
the South-Dound freighr train. The en-
eineer ran his engine TO Careyyille. the
nearest station, and waited on the side
track for the train to oyertake him. After
awaiting for some time be started back
and net the train coming down grade at a
fearful speed. He was unable to reverse
bis engine and get out OF the way. 4 col
lision occurred. throwing several cars from
the track. The engineers thigh was bro
ken, and he received internal injuries. but
may recover. The fireman was frightfully
scaded. biz right leg was crushed, and ne
received other injuries which will probably
prove fatal. The conductor was doubled
around the telegraph pole, and injured
probsbly fatally. One brakeman was
slightly hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25

The WEATHER YESTERDAY was cloudy,
cold. and sleety.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY 6 A. NJ, 30;
A. NJ, 80; coon. So; Z. NJ, So; T..
NJ, SO; midnight. 30.
Mean temperature. SO &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NEw FORK STOCK xARKET.

NEW YoRx, December 24.--Stocks were
irregular fer the first hour. Subsequently
q selling movement gained force, and lower
prices were the rule for the remainder OF
The day. There were slight rallies during
the afternoon. but in final dealings the
market was weak. At the opening there
was pressure to sell Changers. partlcu-
lsrly Northwest, and after IL A. NJ Lake
shore weakened on passing dividend.
Coal shares, Reading and jersey especially,
were heavy on an unfavorable rumor con-
corning the financial status OF the former.
The morning hours were devoted chiefly
TO The usual publications., music, parides
by the members. practical jokes. etc. CON-
pared with last nights closing. prices were
la1t lower. except for Omaha aud st. Paul,
which were tad higher. Sales l6S.aWo
shares.
Noon.--stccks weak. Money, 1a2 per
cent. Exchange-Long. 4S05a480i: short.
4s4la4S4t. Governments dull. Statesslrong.
Erninq. -Exchange, 1901. Money. ltsl
per cent. Sub-Treasurv ALLIANCES Gold,
sl24.439: currency. sl5.l57. Governments
weaker; per cents, 1925 per cents, 1914
bid. State bonds quiet.
Alabama-Ciass "a" 2 to 3. ....tbid) 80
lN.eI Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
=HH
a Washington Fire.

10y ItItEIdDN ~ IHt IIaUaIVlsI
" AsnINGTON. December 24.-Early thi.
morning the stables Of Springman y Bro.
theirs, on Maryland avenue between sixth
and seventh streets. southw est, were burn
cd. Two buildings adj Joining were also dam-
aged. Loss estimated at :. o 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Killed I'm a Quarrel.

IBy telegraph TO the Dispatcb.l
ABBEyILLE, s. C., December 2i.-John
&. Ferguson to-day killed Arthur W. Bene-
diet in quarrel overs bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
auou I'm Utah.

my telegraph 10 The Dispstch.I
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, December Pa
Heavy SHOWS In the mountains and on the
plains are drifting seriously. Union Pacific
trains are delayed six 10 seven hours. Den.
yer and Rio Grande trains are also consldc-
rably delayed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Collapse or n Prohibition Organ.

l"s ""Fiaph 'o tue bsp@'eh.l
LBayENwORTH. KAN, December 2s.-
Yesterday the material OF the Kansas Pro-
h,bfionist, 1t. Johns Kansas OIL gan. iun by
Martin Van Buren, Bennett, was sold by the
sheriff.