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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Decision Against u woman.


FRANKFORT, KY, December 49,
Mrs. N. G. Lucas was elected by the
vote of Davies county to the Office Of
jailer to succeed her husband, who was
killed by a mob while in the discharge
Of his duty. When she appeared be-
fore the County Court to give bond for
the Office the judge refused to allow her
to qualify. A writ Of mandamus from
the Circuit Court was applied for to
compel the court to allow her to qualify,
but the motion was denied. An sp-
peal was then taken to the Court Of
Appeals. Yesterday that court az
frmed the decision of the Circuit
Court, that woman cannot legally
hold the Office Of county jailer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Mexteo.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

10y tciekfhpn 70 Tue Dspatcu.l
MONTEREY, Mex, December 49,
The whereabouts Of Ex-Governor Sc
pulveda has not been generally known
for the past few days, and il was sup
posed, among his many friends, that he
was combining himself to the privacy Of
his residence. The fact, however, now
leaks out that he is q prisoner in the
military guard-house by order of the
Federal Government. Much iRdigna-
ton is expressed at this second breach
Of faith on the part Of General Reyes.
The revolutionary forces which have
been in this city for some days are grad
ually leaving in small bands under sub
commanders. One Of these companies,
on arriving at Labinas, north Of this
city, endeavored to force the muoici-
pal authorities to pay sum Of mcsey.
A fight occurred, in which TIC kevelu-
tionists were defeated, losing their
captain. Fears are entertained that
these small bands viii resolve them
selves ip.e hsndit.;. greatly TO the de-
t,imo3s Of travel. General Reyes, the
acting Governor, has appointed Manuel
R36ngues, late chief Of the Revolu-
.ioDists, Fe leral Alcade OF Lampssses,
in The northern part Of the State. This
is great surprise to the citizens here.
bet it is considered a stroke Of good
policy on the part of the Government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
A BUNGLTNG JOB.
BLACKxAILIHc ROYALTY.
MONEY Dsmsndcd from the Prince OF Wales,
with Threats Against His Life-very Easily
able 10 the pispatch.I

Money Dsmsndcd from the Prince OF Wales,
with Threats Against sis Lifs-very Easily
Caught.
lBy cable TO the pispatch.l
LONDON, December 1S.--London has
had genun ne sensation to-day. Early
this morning young man and his wife
John and Sarah Mager--were arrested
at KeDsipgton on the charge Of having
attempted to procure money from the
Prince Of Wales by writing threatening
letters. They were taken into custody
and formal charges preferred against
them, and they were then remanded to
await examination. Ii appears that the
prisoners had written two letters, but
as these were not read in court to-day
il is impossible to give their exact Ian
guage, or to state, except Ia general
terms, what they contained. Ii Is
known however, that the letters made
der;and for ESQ, and minated
in unmistaka5'e terms that unless this
amount was forthcoming the Princes
life would be in jeopardy. The
Prince, II is said, paid only
passing attention to the first
letter, but whsn the second came, re-
iterating the demand for money and
threats Of violence, the Prince turned
the letters over to the police, and left
them to do whatever they thought best.
The police sent a message as though
coming from the Prince to the address
given in the letters, directing the author
or authors to appear at specified tina
and place. Assurance was given thai
somebody would meet them at the sp-
pointed hour and prepared to hand over
package containing the money they
had demanded. The Mayors at once
fell into the trap. They appeared at
.hs spot desjgps;sd this morning. and
were presented with package Of farth-
ihgs. rs the9 started TO leave with
their sIpposcd treasure the police
toreE of their DISCUSSES and arrested
inem.
The woman made 2 voluntary confess
sion Of the whole plot. 4. aay rstc,
the police say the confession was yo!,
untary. The woman, however,, lss
since declared that she was forced by
the police against her will to confess
something. II is thought she foays the
confession made by her in the iirs, mo-
ments Of CONSERVATION after her arrest
may be bad for her on trial. and she is
therefore trying to weaken its effect Nv
asserting that it was forced frots hes
Ivy the police.
A representative Of the press called
upon an equerry Of the Prince cf Wales
this afternoon to learn any facts obtain
able about the attempt 20 evtor' nc
.H,iR Lhe equt y knes something
Of the contents Of the letters. THESE,
he declared, represented that Mayer
was an emissary Of secret society,
and that he had been ordered to kill
the Prince Of Wales. But the letters
further intimate that he did not wish 70
obey this mandate, and there was no
help for 1t, however, unless he could
get money enough to 60 TO America.
lie wanted $50 therefor. If this
amount reached him he would at once
bid lasting goodbye to secret socie-
ties and conspiracies, and start across
the Atlantic. Nothing further can be
learned tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
The Balknn Trouble.
fBy cable TO the Dispatcn. I


VIENNA, December lS.--A semi
official bulletin. issued at Nish yester-
day, says: "Peace has not yet been
assured. Bulgaria demands that Ser
via shall eyacuate the Widdin district.
King Milan considers this an unfair re-
quest. Servia seeks armistice and peace
for political reasons, but if they are not
obtained she will continue the war to
the last extremity. She will, however,
wait until the enemy takes the oilen-
sive."
LONDON, December ia report
has been received here that the Servian
troops have been Withdrawn from the
Widdln district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.


The s,spssIs Between che Morrison sss che
Randall ferces A Test vs,e : rnvestssa-
siens.
ifrcm our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON ID. O., December Is.
The great struggle between the Morri-
son and Randall forces reached its
climax to-day. Hammond and Blount,
Of Georgia, and others submitted pro-
positions intended 10 confuse and break
Mcrrison's lines but Morrison gave the
note Of warning, while Reed and His
cock rallied the Republicans 10 his sup
port, and the plans Of the opposition
were thwar,ed. A little later test
vote was taken, and Randall was beaten
by l5S majority. This overwhelming
majority settled the dispute about the
distribution Of the appropriation
bills, ard deprived the discussion Of
much Of its interest. All Of the Re-
publioans but twenty eight supported
Morrison. Randall had no disposition
TO make factious opposition and is con-
tent TO LET the new set Of rules have q
fair trial.
The way is now open for possible
announcement Of committees before the
holiday recess, IL il be true, as reported,
tina, Speaker Carlisle had outlined the
list upon the new basis, being confident
that il would be adopted.
Congressional Investigations Of the
management Of various branches Of the
public service while under Republican
control were foreshadowed by speeches
OF several Democrats to-day. II is
scarcely probable that the Democrats
will care 10 undertake so many investi-
cations as they did some years ago.
The field would not be 81 fruitful as il
was then, except, perhaps, in certain
branches Of the Interior Department
but any such investigations could be
conducted with greater ease now than
they were when the Republicans con-
trollcd the machinery Of the depart
ments.
Mr.. Libbey has prepared bill ap-
propriating 10000 for the erection of
a building for the accommodation Of
the pOst-oilice and custcm-house BUSH
ness Of Fortress Monroe. The present
building is represented to be a one
story, leaky structure, entirely too
small for the purpose. lie has pre-
pared bill appropriating sl50,000 for
the construction Of an iron pier at
Fortress Monroe, SO that there may be
adequate facilities for landing ordinance
and stores for the fort and freights from
the several lines Of steamers that touch
there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Decision In q Star-Roufe Suit.

DENVER, December l8.-The suit
Of the Government against Barlow &
Sanderson, late star-route contractors,
10 recover 100000, was concluded this
afternoon in the United States Circuit
Court. Judge Hallet held that the
large extra allowances made the con-
tractors by Brady were direct viola
tons Of law, but il was necessary for
the Government to prove actual fraud
in order to recover the sum paid. This
ruling was unexpected by both sides.
The jury brought in verdict for the
defendants. The case will probably be
taken to the Supreme Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
SISTERS QUARREL.
One Struck with n Beer Bottle and In n Crit
cal Condition.

One Struck with n Beer Bottle and I'm n Crit
cal Condition.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG, VA, December 49,
Mr.. j. ii. Wheelhouse is a carpenter
living on Halifax street. He is a re-
spectacle man and we'll esteemed. lie
has two daughters, the elder, Susie,
aged eighteen years, and the younger,
Maggie, about sixteen. Both are rather
prepossessing girls, but they are irasci-
bic and high-tempered. To-day it was
ascertained that Maggie is at the point
of death, the result Of wounds re-
ceiyed from her sister. In the early
part Of the week the girls had a quar-
rel, and Susie became so enraged that
she struck her sister with an empty
beer-bottle, causing q fracture Of the
skull. Maggie's LIE is despaired Of.
Mr.. Thomas Davis, a respected citi-
zen, for many years signal-master Of
the Norfolk and Western, was stricken
with paralysis this afternoon while on
duty, and is in a very critical condi-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
A Montana Indian Disturbance.
lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

ST.. PAUL, MINI, December 49,
A special to the Pioneer Press from
Helena, Montana, received early this
morning. says: w. II. COMBS, in
charge Of Eddy, Hammond q Co.'s
store, at Arlee, was assaulted by two
Indians, supposed to be Spokanes, who
forcibly entered the store and drove
him out. Combs fred, killing one aud
seriously wounding the other. Sheriff
Lane and posse left hlissoula for
Arlee yesterday afternoon to quiet any
disturbance which might be cngendered
by the affair. Last night he wired the
authorities, calling for military aid,
saying that the Indians had taken from
him some prisoners. A detachment OF
troops has gone from Missoula. The
white settlers at Arlee have taken an
engine and left the place. There are
some 300 Indians there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

by telegraph 10 the Dispatch.I
WASHINGTON, December ID A.
M-For the Middle Atlantic States,
generally fair Teather, brisk and high
SOUthreSt 10 northeast rinds, nearly
stationary Joiiored By slightly toTer
temperature on Sunday, higher barome-
ter.
For the South atlantic States, far
weather, minds generally from south
rest TO northwest, slight change IN tenn
perature.
For Richmond aud ricinity fair
weather, slightly rarmer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Mad nc the Queen Regent.

MADRID, December lS.-The Queen
Regent to-day refused an audience to
the Duke OF Saville, cousin TO the late
King. The Duke was thoroughly an
gered by the refusal Of the Queen to
receive him, and has openly and
publicly spoken in abuse Of her.
lie boasts that Queen Christine
will soon be forced TO relinquish
the regency. and that eS-Queen Isabella
willreplace her. These declarations have
caused a sensation in Madrid, and It Is
very probable that the Duke will be
prosecuted for disloyal utterances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
His GaIiantry Cnshakea.

IAHtTlcus f'ft.l nttofu.l
We were amused yesterday at seeing
a gallant young gentleman standing on
the edge Of the sidewalk talking to two
young ladies in buggy. In taking his
leave he bravely barred his head to the
drilling rain, and as be stepped back
ward with profound bow a stream Of
cold water from the edge Of the awning
poured down between his neck and his
collar which must have sent q chill
down his backbone, but the smile never
departed from his face as long as the
ladies were in sight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19

ed . resolution that the Legislature
pass an Get which would settle the
question beyond persdventure as to tho
dead soldier and his widow, when she
dies, and requesting the corporation
counsel 10 memorabilia senator's and
sssemblymen to this effect. The report
and resolution were adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Senator HamptOn's Bill.
BY telegraph to the Dispatch. !

WASHINGTON, December lS.-The
following is the full text Of the bill in
troduced by Senator Hampton to-day to
make it unlawful for Senators or Repre-
sentatives to recommend or solicit ap-
pointments to office:
Whereas additional legislation is
necessary to carry out the intentions Of
the tenth section Of the act Of Congress
of the 10th of January, 1888, entitled
AN act to regulate and improve the
civil service of the United States and
whereas the recommending or soliciting
appointments to Office by Senator'S and
Representatives is not only contrary to
the spirit of said tenth section but also
interferes seriously with their perform
ance Of their legislative duties now
therefore
BE IL enacted, etc., That it shall be
a misdemeanor for any Senator or Repre-
sentative of the Congress of the United
States to recommend or solicit, directly
or indirectly, the appointment of any
person to an office under the Govern
ment Of the United States; and that
any such Senator or Representative, who
shall be convicted Of making such re-
commentator or solicitation, shall be
punished by fine OF not more than
81 900 and not less than $500, one half
Of which shall 90 TO the persons upon
whose testimony such conviction shall
have been obtained. and the other half
TO the United States.
csrtion9 Tibet vhsus,er ~ , - ~,
ing power asks for information touching
an applicant for office ne shall d. so in
writing, and such information ts may
be given shall be furnished in writing
over the signature Of such Senator or
Representative, and shall be fled in the
department or bureau Of the olllce at
whose request il vas furnished.
Section 3. Nothing in this act shall
be construed so rs to forbid and Sena-
tor or Representative Of the Congress OF
the United States from forwarding to
the appointing power any application
for office that he may receive, but any
endorsement he may make thereon shall
relate only to the facts Of the case or
character Of the application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Effects or SNOW ana Prairie Fires.

lBy telegraph to the Dispatcn.l
ARKANSAS CITY, KAN, December
lS.-Snow to the depth Of seven inches
fell on the night Of December llth, and
remains on the ground yet, covering all
feed from the range Of cattle, except on
bottom-lands. AS great part Of the
territory is burned off it will make
grazing very scarce. Recent prairie
fires left hundreds Of singed carcasses
of cattle and horses on the prairies, and
many that escaped are wandering about
hind
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19

CARRoLToN, Mo-, December ls.--
The verdict OF the jury in the case Of
the State rs. Joel Anderson and Laurel
Baugh, finding them guilty Of murder
in the first degree for the murder Of
John Rea. causes much surprise, Is
they were tried on the same charge and
sentenced 10 imprisonment for life, but
obtained new trial which resulted IS
above. Judge Davis yesterday sem
fenced them to be hanged on the 18th Of
March next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Receiver Appointed.

0RRvIILE, OHIO, December 49,
James Sabine has been appointed re-
ceiyer Of the Farmers Bank Of 0rryille,
which closed its doors Saturday. The
sheriff has levied on all the chattels and
other property Of the four partners
ID. G. Horst, Samuel Snavely, David
warllu, and Isaac Horst. They are all
wealthy farmers. The liabilities are
unknown, but are estimated at also, 900,
besides loans and deposits Of private
parties, including $1,000 Of township
funds--D. c. Horst, the cashier, being
also treasurer Of Baughman township.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19

Mo. The alleged libel was the publics-
ton In the Repsblicon Of . special from
St. Joseph giving the details Of the
crime and alleging that the cause Of tbs
murder was the knowledge which the
McLaughlins possessed Of improper re-
lations between Bateman and his sis.
ter. Bateman made . confession Of the
murder Of the children and gave the hor-
rible details Of his treatmcn. Of the
little girl after her death. Mrs. Ed
wards alleges that the publication in re-
gard to her relations with her brother
are false and libellous. The publishers
Of the Republican alleged that the re-
port from st. Joseph was published As
news In that vicinity, and that no malice
figured in the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
ryusbea s,p.a,n cmr.wre.,,
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch. !

LNNCHBURG, VA, December 49,
A nec'a train-hsrf nsmeo w. - =
= ~ run ov' on tie RiehmOne ard Al
leghany railroad in the lower Of the
town to-day and literally crushed TO
pieces, his head, body, and limbs being
horribly mutilated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Reeeipfs Of Cotton.

[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l
NEW YORK, December lS.--The
following are the total net receipts Of
cotton at all ports since September l,
1885 /: Galveston, 494, O45 bales New
Orleans, 97l,45s; Mobile, l29,0l7 I;
Savannah, 542,525; Charleston, 35l,-
CSC; Wilmington, 1860; Norfolk,
326,s67; Baltimore, 1884; New
York, %, l27 /; Boston, 2,462, New
ports News, 1910; Philadelphia,
1912; West Point, l36, $50; Bruins.
wick, l0,99s Port Royal, 6,s5l Pen
sacola, 1902; Indianola, ISL. Total,
3. lac. 400.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
AaIuaiea,,e. os Boundary Rights.

th1 'Hhi' !" wv iN4lef'hfl
PufGnroPotfs, December ~ 90 ~
a. al -s~as ne uu1nsd i'rinco
Alexander that a military conn .ssion
TO demarkasc the line between Servia
end Bulgaria will consider the victories
and defeats Of both belligerents. lie
also says that Servis and Bulgaria will
not be represented on the commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Grants last Resting place.
iBy telegranh 70 tina Dixpatch.l

New YoRK, December l8.-The
Board Of Aldermen met to-day, when
the Law Committee reported that -
there was question As to the city's
right to allow Riverside Park to be
used as q cemetery, some difficulty
might arise As TO the sspulchss Of Gene
raj Grant being permanently allowed
10 remain there. The committee offer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

DECEMBER IL, 1888.
Loose breaks were Of better quality again
o-day and prices were generally higher.
some fne stock has been offered. and may
be quot ell at sloasl2 for fine stemme N and
wrappers. The offerings Of new briEha
are small, but receipts are Increasing.
Samples offered have been inferior. Trading
In old tobacco was light to- day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Ouestioa az lite settled.

CINCINNATI. December l7.-At the
thirty-seventh anniversary meeting of
the Young Mems Christian Association
tonight President McAlpin said the
suit affecting the title had been with
drawn. The property is now in undis-
puted possession Of the Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
business Failures.

NV York, December lS.-The
hpinSss failures occurring throughout
the cuupisy during last week number
for the United States 233, Canada, % -
total, 255 (; against 247 last week, and
$50 tho wess previous. The western
and sc,ithofp States furnish more than
half. ir other sections Of the country
.is business casualties were about up to
the average.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
TRADE BOOMING +!

NEVER SINCE WE HAVE BEES IN
THE CLOTHING TRADE HAS TRADE
BrEN MORE SATISFACTORY To us
THAN n ~ AT PRESENT. REMEa-
nER orr WYprr1foNs &RE Akoh
fkOM FIGURES TIA Ar GUh. o..
TEED BY AN ABSOLUTELY ONk.I =
HOUSE AT ALL TIMES TO BE THE Low.
EST AND IN you THINK FOR A MO.
MENT, YoU WILL SEE THAT HOUSES
THAT HAVE NO FIXED PRICES CAN
MAKE NO REDUCTIONS. Az NO PRICE
EVER EXISTED WITH THEM. IN SUR.
CHASING AT OUR ESTABLISHMENT
WE OFFER you EVERY GUARANTEE
THAT YOU CAN ASK FOR.
OUR CUT On
ovERCoATs FOR MEN.
ovERcoATs ron BOYS.
ovERCoATs FOR cHILDgEf
IsA DEEP ONE.
Yet we won't want one--,bat is now her,~
To go TO our NEW HOUSE,.
IN OUR SUIT DEPARTMENT.
in OUR HAT DEPARTMENT.
EouRFURNIsHINo DEPARTnssr
The ZANE process OF
SLAUGHTER PRICES
Northumberland will tili all u sold.
a. sAKs q CO..
MALE oUTFirTERs.
lois MAfK STREET.
tde i9j
MAXINE INTELLSoEsCk-
MINIATURE ALMANAC. Ds1'. 10. isss.
Sun rises.......... 7:2e Hon TfpKi
Sun sets.-......... 44s Morning 2:i6
Moon sets........ t:2t Evening -....-...... ais
PoKr OF RICHMOND. pncKs BER IL. 1883.
SAILED.
steamer wyNnoke. Huiphen. New Yorh.
merchaneiss a,d passcngers. George W.
Allen A Co, agents.
steame: !.anecr. Piatt. Philadelphia.
merchandlse AID passnssrss y. w. necar'
sisss.si Ax:yl. eirord. NovsDlk. United
Bte:ss hsA, merchandise. ena paOsdSeu.
L. X. rAtum. s8oni.
roRr or NKwPoRT's KBws. pAc. is.
lny tsasUrAph.l
ARRIVED.
Steamship Seneca. walker New YDrk.
and sailed Tor West Point
Steamship Johns Hopkins. Foster. Provi.
dence. to-
sseamships ..ss1more (Br.) Gave. Livsr,<
pool. and Scr kedi (1r.) Oran !, Ro00nl
both havins coaf<d, = -
SCHOONER job y 'Jsekson, Walston. Nov
YORK.. coal. Caesatsaks and Ohio Railway
schooner r. Nerriam, -. st. xAonas.
coal. Chssapeaks and Ohio Railway Jan.
pany.
rAzLnRs AND Cz4ermlpna.
TALL 0OOp6. -
No 4uxu SHny& !.
regpo44fQIy eo(jDio1 = I'll ~ ~ 0ND4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
COTTON REPORT

Receipts AZ Roanoke warehouse 10 bsles.
Market steady,
QuOfATfOSA.
STRICT TO Coon MIDDLIs0.-e,4c.
MInDIINg.-gc.
STRICT Low SIDDLIvo.-sAc.
Low MIDDLIEo.-sLc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
The Morocco Cut.OM.

MADRID, December l9.--The Libe-
raj says: Morocco has offered to
cede territory to both Spain aud France,
hoping that by so doing she may gain
support against the colonizing schemes
Of GERMANY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Late Opposition 60 a confirmation.

WASHINGTON, December lS.-The
western Senator's are receiving letters
in great numbers, urging them to OPP
pose the confirmation Of Land Commits
sioner Sparks because Of his recent
rulings. Sparks was confirmed by the
Senate as commissioner on the 25th day
Of last March, during the extra session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Many Nominations.

BY telegraph 10 the Dispaten.l
WASHINGTON, December lS.-To-
day the Congressional Record contains
twenty-five pages Of nominations sent to
the Senate since the beginning Of the
present session. They number about
1 900 CASES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
oRAis AND COTTON rxcsASeK.
RICHMOND. D.cember 10, 1855.

WHEAf.-Nhite, ~ bushels good al o..
Mixed. 200 bushels very good GA ~ vsts
terms. Hsd 26 busbels very good Snort
berry nj prc
IoRS.-white. agO bushels very good 70
prime Virginia new 81 ~ Ia tgc.
PrAs.-2i bushels Bsekeys ON private
trims
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
shut Dow o..
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

Iby teIekftpn 70 INC DtSp2tcn.I
ELIzABETHPoRT, N. j., December
ls.--The Singer sewing-machine fac
tory shut down to-day, and $500 en-
p'oyees were informed by large pls-
card that operations were suspended
until further notice because Of the tax
levy by the city. Outside Of the en-
ployees Of the company the action Of
the city Is endorsed by the citizens. A
public meeting Of the employees has
been called for tomorrow evening.