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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20

The following officers were reelected for
the ensuing year John B. Palmer, presi-
dent; NJ. w. Warrington, secretary and
treasurer. Board Of Directors: W. L. Wal
ters. IL. Walters, Il. Il. BridPers, Fred.
r. scott, aud Dr. ID. W. Lasslter. EXecu-
tive Department.: II. Walters, general mana
ger; L. 4. ID. Myers, general superlnten.
dent; SOL Haas. tratiic manager; I. Nj.
Emerson, general freight and passenger
agent; w. A. Riach, general auditor; w.
r.. Jones, assistant auditor; r. NJ. Sully, su-
perintendent; John O'Bren, master me-
chsnic: II. NJ. Robinson, road master.
The Petersburg railroad extends from
Petersburg to Weldon. and is an important
link 10 the great railroad system known as
the Atlantic Coast Line. which is one OF the
most prosperous lines in this country.
RtehmOnd ana Petersburg.
The stock holders Of the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company assembled In
animal session Immediately after The ad.
tournament Of the above meeting. Mr.. b.
h. Newcomer acted as chairman, with Mr..
NJ. w. Yarring gtou as secretary. The Com
mittee on Proxies (Messrs. f. r. Scott and
/ II. Walter0 reported that :, 7,l57 shares were
represented In person and 200 by proxy.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The following paper was read and adopted:
To he Stockholders Of he Richmond and PeteTs-
b,gg RGilrcsd Company
ON behalf Of the Board OF Directors | submit
tho following statement OF the business OF tho
company Tor the ffscAl year ending oth Of Sep
tember. 1883; 500 ,see
Gro~s re,elDts. So, $50 IS s25al64 ~
Expenses. ......-.....-.' lSoS'S % ioN'to .
. sog ols o1 fS5 as 40
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20
IIARILITIEA

Capital stock-l0,0.0
slarcs utsl0l.......Sl,0 100000 %
Preferred stock so-
cured hv Zen prior q
mortgage and cuti-
tied t0 3 per cent. per
Guuum--i,~3j shares
n slOO. OO............... 825,5oo 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20

Tho following s the report of the Auditor,
ehowing mo npanCal condition Of the company
September 3Jth. whom thc fiscal year ended:
PROPERTY AssETs
Cost OF road and equipment. .$jO'9,lJb 80
33x shares Petersburg railroad CONF
mon Stock. .--ts.-+. o's~N" W
Irast ....,............'......... 22SCO 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20

TIORIDA TRAHEL.

Owing 70 the liberal advertising on the part OF
tho uroprietors Of the Ponce 90 Leon lIOtol and
tho putting on % tho vestDule train, the novelty
~ which attracted many eXcurIonlsls, our last
year's Floridn business was largely Increased.
AIiusion Is had TO the new channels
opened, or about to be opened, for transporia-
tion, notably tho extension Of the CiarksyAe
roai o. oxford. v c., the effects OF which We
have already. and the now road being built 10
Portsmouth, which will also work IN a territory
that has been 10 sono extent tributary TO your
road.
Your board has declared dividend Of 2per
cont out Of tho profits oi ihe year ending sJih
OF September, 1883, payable on tho % Of Janu-
ary ueXt
IL viii soon be necessary 20 relay about twenty
seven miles Of track with heavier rails ana
otherwise improve our roadway; T. purchas'
another engine: 90 pay for hfteen freight cars
nov under contract 10 no delivered next month,
and to improve our terminal facilities.
At the general meeting OF TIE ftockholder5
hold iu This city ON The 2S.h oi April last reso-
luton was unanimously adopted formally ac-
ccgtiuc The Law giving each stockholdcr ore noio
ON each share held boy him, and you VIII hero
after motto accordingly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20

Since your last annual meeting proposition
was made by one OF your shareholders 10 leH-o
your road 30 the Wilmington and Weldon Rail
road Company, and called meeting was heid
- consider he same sc that meeting thers
wcrf represented lt.i67 sharo' out ~ q Total
outstanding common and preferred slo
Of I24tI3 shares, entitled 10 3oiO votes. Tho
holders of largo majority oi Stock caused II to Do
announced to thc meeting mat thcy would abide
py tae Will of ihe minority. and therefore, would
abstain from voting u there was any opposition
to tle loate. Upon a vote being taken t9o votes
were cast against he proposition, the majority
MOT voting Tho len@c was, therefore, not made.
An of which is respectfully submitted.
IolrS t. pAIwfR President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20

f4fe~t'ss'' w
FUNDED DEBT.
Firstmortsare bonds,
Januarv nni July. S25I,O0O GO
Class "An mortgage
bonds. 1895, por
Juiy'................. 6i3,O0O O)
Glass "B" mortgage
bonds, ln-f, per
ner...'............. 10000 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20
ssL7R5O

The large increase In expenses this year over
last was caused by thc purchBse ot sidttionM
equipment 70 meet the largely-increased ua1lc
Of the road. TIE road and property are now IN
excellent condition. The usual semi-annuhl
dividend OF 81 per cent has been declared, pay
able on tho lat Of January next Tho usual re
ports ot the officers Of ihe company, subnltted
herewith, give full Information In detail of mo
business Of the company IN tho various depart
ments. fRBDBEicK Il SCOTT President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20
DRESS GOODS,

such na SlIkS, SATIN LUXOR ana SATIN
ROYAL.ILAIDs, BROAD OR HABIT CLOTHS.
EMPIRES, CLOTHS, IWCO1S, ODEKO CLOTH,
FOIIE. AMI lots of other desirable and stylish
dress goods al the worry lowest prices.
We call attention to the ALI-WOOL sHAWLs
Gt 5o, apiocc.
BUFTET SCAl;FS az &c.. 5ec., and Coz;
ALI-WOOL CHECK SUlIlNG
ut ol. worth -Ac;
RAINBOW RIBBONS at35c. yarl:
LADIES ISLE HOSE, very stylish, at 5oc. a
pair we'll worth 81.
COMFORrNBLES and BLANkElS In i'm
mcnsc assortment and NJ prices that place good
goods within every 0nc's means
plush ORNAMENTS from p up.
lNFANIs Spill Su and dElUEBnOWN CIOAKS.
INFANTs' Long aud SHOKr CASHMERE
CIOAkS.
INFANTS PLUSH and CASHMERE CAPS
TOBCGGAN HOODS, JOCKEY CAPS,
BOOTKES. IRCGiNGs, and other seescnGble
articlcs-al very cnoap.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20
CASH AssETs.

Sl,0l3,t5l 3!
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock-i00OJ shnres OF 200, 100000 90
FUNDED DEBT.
Consolidated per cent
mortgage. 1914 ........i 5lOO) %
Consolidated rer cent
Nv '-D7-' - 2slnnn nl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20

Gross receipts. .tsS9.SSs 70 sSSs'ls ~
Expenses. 1880 20 loA1iS -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20

Excess of receipts over disburse-
mCuf7. -....-.....-.....- ..----.-.
From which deduct suspense account
for unadiusied claim.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20
Au<,itor's Report.

Statement ~ mo financial condition OF tho
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Company,
September 20, lNS'
PROPERTY ASSETS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-20

CASH ASSETS
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
YALE NOTES.

The GIee Club Will Make am Extended
 Teur-09her Notes.
 The football team will be photographed by Pach tomorrow.
 Contributions for the January Lit. are due January 4. As this ia before the opening of the term, contributors who do not hand in their pieces before the holidays may mail them to the Yale Literary Magazine.
 The Glee club will take the most extensive tour ever undertaken by a college musical or ganization during the holidays. The first concert will be given in Cleveland on Christi mas night, the second at Chicago where the club will stay two days and be entertained by the Chicago Yale Alumni association. The other concerts will be given in St. Paul, Min nespolis, Denver (where they will be enter tained by the Denver Alumni association and spend New Years day), KsnsasCity, St. Louis and New York. There will be much great CT opportunity for rest than there was last year. The club will have private car and be accompanied by the Banjo club.
 Yesterdays Yale News complained of an insufficient corps of instructors In German in the university.
 Some musical men have formed cello quartette.
 The Harvard freshmen have not yet an- swersd '92's challenge.
 Princeton Is to issue new publication call ed the Princeton College Bulletin and deyot- ed to philosophy, science and art. The edi- tors are members of the faculty. It will be issued quarterly.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Polo Squibs.

Will that streak of "luck" strike us to- night?
 The game in Hartford Wednesday was a slugging match. Murray was struck in the eye by Sealy's hockey and Shea took his place. Roberts was also hit.
 It is not likely that the Merideus will keep up thetr present gait.
 Valiant continually leaves his position. Why he does this is mystery, because while on the Meridens he stayed in his position.
 The Hartford Record says that the people there do not look with favor on their team.
 Bancroft has written A letter to the Spring field Union in which he says he will go back to Springfield at once if suitable hall can be obtained for him.
 Cunningham has taken 37 out of 40 rushes in the Meriden rink this season.-SpringGeld Union.
 If the New Ravens should lose tonight pamphlets containing the reasons for not winning can be had on application at this office
 stDumpy" Williams has reported at Bridge port. He will rush.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
BRIDGEPOEtT HAPPY AGAIN.
Branch Business of Large EnsHEs
 RTamufaGkarw

W1nufaCt0Fys
 Bridgeport is to have another manufac- tory. The concern will be branch of the great cotton spinning firm of James Chad. wick & Bros, England. A portion of the new organ factory at West End, Bridgeport, has been hired for the new business. The firm backing the enterprise is one of the largest and wealthiest manufacturing con- cerns in the world. The Standard says; "Their work here will be the finishing ot goods for the American market, and they will begin just as soon as they can get their machinery in motion. They occupy 16, ,000 square feet of space, and hope to be running soon after January 1, 1889. The new tene- ments now in process of completion at the West End will all be wanted to answer the increased demand which the accession of population in that district will create. And 50 the ball rolls up.u
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

I The following were the quotations for United States bonds at the call to-day:
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Court NOfeR.

The cases against Real Estate Agent Sam uel Halliwell, who is charged with obtaining money from the Stonington Savings bank under false pretences, will come up in the City court tomorrow morning.
 Criminal Court Business.
 The summary of the criminal court busi- ness in Connecticut for the fiscal year, pre- pared by the comptroller from statements submitted by the State attorneys, shows that the total number of cases disposed of during the year was 1887. Number of terms they were in court, 1, ,110 for one term; 2e3 for two terms; 95 for three terms; 80 for four terms; AZ for five terms; 33 for six terms; s for seven terms; for eight terms; 2 for nine terms; 3 for ten terms; 6 for eleven terms; for twelve terms; 2 for thirteen terms; for fifteen terms; for siv- teen terms. Total number of trials and thslr results: Number of convictions, 11S: num- bsr of aequittals, 28; number of cases in which there was disagreement of jury, 23; numbrr of pleas of guilty, 34e; bonds for feited, Al; amount, $29, ,222;00; number of nolles, absolute, 631. number of nolles upon terms, 30S; number of original informa- tfons. 337. Appealed csees and their dis- position by verdict: Number by verdict, 89; number of pleas of guilty, 123; mum Der of nolles absolute, 333; number disposed of upon payment or part payment of fine be- low and costs, 261; whole number of prose cutions for different crimes, 1,0s2; number of second convictions for the same crime, 12; number of third convictions for the same crime
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Housatonie,s.capitaT Stock.

HARFoRD, Dec. 13.-The Housatonio rail- road company will petition the next legisla- ture for an increase of it's capital stock. The amount, s4 BOG, GOO, will be used for building branches and purchasing roads now operated by 1t under lease. The preliminary hearing bsfore the railroad commissioners VIII be held naxt week.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
n1ereantIIe Eosee Knleh,s or non

Mercantile Lodge Knights Of Honor.
 At the regular meeting of Mercantile lodge K. of H., held Decelnbar 4th, the following officers were elected:
 Dictators, Geo. E. somers; vice-dictator, J. R. Warren; assistant dictator, L. s. Brad. ley; guide, E. R. Hunt; chaplain, Birdsey Warner; reporter, J. T. Fitch; financial re. porter, L. H. Prind1e; treasurer, Carlos Smith; guardian, T. B. Colwell; sentinel, W. H. Warren; trustees, F. o. Bushnell, L. D. Chidsey, s. J. Bryant; representative grand lodge, F. A. Newton; alternate, 0. ". Palmer.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Advice so Mothers.

kr4. Windows Soothing Syrup for chil drer teething ia the prescription of one ot the best female nurses and physicians in tAIs United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething its valueis incaIculable. It relieves the child from pain, cures dysen tery and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving health to the child fl rests the mother. Price 25e bottle.
 s9mwf&w1y
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
ngat,,, Sar rsa,,a n ves.

Attorney Julius c. Cable yesterday served several papers on City Clerk ShanIey in which damages are asked of the city for in- juties received by Homer Street, who fell on Bailey street. If tho committee on claims refuses to compensate MT. streit, suit against the city will be instituted.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
SerofuIa and Dropey,

Mrs. Betsy HuiI, seventy-nine years old living at IT Court street, Medford, Mass. cured by Lougee's Vitalizing Compound of terrible case of scrofulous humor, with whicl was combined liver complaint and dropsy Head and face one mass of sores. Now skin is perfectly clear and general health perfectly restored. Physicians had given her up Sworn to before CHAs. F. PAIGE,
 d10 eod&w1t Justice of the Peace.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
A Bad Nephew,

Detective Reilly went to Danbury yesterday afternoon to bring William Kling to this city on the charge of theft A few weeks ago William came to visit his uncle. Owen Nor ris, harness maker who lives on Brewery street, and while there opened trunk and skipped out with $500. King returned to Danbury and the New Haven police were mo- ti6ed of his arrest there
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
KiiIfngthe sparrows.

In some sections of Norwich war is being waged on the English sparrows and hum
 dreds of them have been merciless slaught- cred
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

l NEW YORK; DoC. I5. Stocks opened quiet at irregular but generally higher figures, and Jersey Central was conspicuous with gain of N per cent. This advantage was further increased in the early trading, but the tenn per of the speculation soon underwent 8 change and Richmond and West Point preferred and Rock Island became conspicuous for She declines estab- lished. Before noon there @ full recovery, how ever, and the best prices of the day generally were reached. In the afternoon the market rslapsed in ts dullnesS aud, while there was general down ward drift to prices the movements were small and unimportant until the last hour, when decided weakness developed and the market closed quiet but steady to weak, generally at fractional losses for the day. Railroad bonds were dull and generally uninserestipg.
 CIoslng prices reported over the private wires of RTINNEI.I. A RCRANTON Rankara and Rrohsrs.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

Real ostrich feather fans from $1.se mp. wards. Hand-paintsd gauge fans from 98c up- ward. Satin fans. all colors, new shapes, hand painted and with feather tops, at 98o.
 WM NEFLY & Co
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
TH4n uoUMT ESEGOmn.
Probate Court-Judse Robertson.

Probate Court-Judge Robertson.
 Gen. s. E. Merwin' was yesterday appoint ed trustee of the insolvent estate of Elijah Gilbert, the groceryman. Thursday, Decem- Der 20, was assigned as the day for the selec- tion of commissioners. John T. Sloan was appointed appraiser. The second appraiser will be selected by the trustee, subject to the approval of the court. Judge Stoddard said that Gilvert's assets consisted of the property at Elm and Church streets, mortgaged for $30, 900, an interest worth about &, 300 in a house and lot on Wallace street and between $7, 900 and $10, GOO book accounts and other tangible property. The bond was fixed at $40, ,0o0. The attorneys present at the hear ing were Judge Stoddard representing Gil- bert, 0. s. Hamilton representing Edward Davis of Hamden, filling & Webb represent ing Strong, Barnes, Hart & O., Judge Henry E. Pardee representing Miss Sarah k. Austin. niece of Gilbert, and Burton Mansfield rsp- resenting the Davis brothers, nephews of the debtor
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
nrr Sorr,nnnrCnnfasta.

Hon. E, W. Seymour has notified the Westport authorities that he contests the count in that town by which he was defeated and Hon. Frederick Miles elected to Con- gress. The matter will probably go to the next House.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Still Feeble.

Hon. William H. Barnum is still consid- cred as 8 sick man with no sure hold on con tinued improvement. He is not allowed to see intimate friends or talk business.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

GAssage Grain and PFovaafon Rzarkes.
 Ths following shows the closing quotssions af ?. M. in Chicago, as compared with the same on the two previous days
 Closing quotations regular Board, Reported over private wires to BuNNRLL & SCRANTON, bankers and brokers 108 Orange street. New Haven. Conn
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
TnaNew YorR 7nar,,,arv.

Conductor Segars, of the Naugatuck divis- ion, is in New York infrmary where he will
 have an operation performed on canoeroua
 looking growth upon his face. While he ia
 away Conductor Hezard takes charge of his
 train aud Brakeman MeKenney takes Hez- arf5,a train
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

When Baby was sick. we gave her castoria,
 When she was Child. she cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
muas Net Blow.

General Superintendent o. II. Shepard di- rected Superintendent Turner, of the New York division, to punish engineers who blow locomotive whistles while passing through South NorwaIk.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

Black Spanish lace scarfs, all silk. in vari ous lengths up to 3 1-2 long are much sought after. Ours are of most excellent quality and design, from 6sc to ss each. WM NREIY & Go
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
A WilIConraaf.

Attorney George R. Cooley and ex-State Attorney Olmstead of Fairfield county ap- peared in the Probate court yesterday before Judge A. Heaton Robertson and filed pro- test against the probating of the will of the late Mary Maloney. The deceased died leav- ing property valued at from $4, 900 to $5, 900, the bulk of which she left to Mrs. Hyland, distant relative residing on Franklin street. The deceased had several brothers and sis ters, but she practically left them out of the will. Messrs. Cooley and Olmstead claim Mrs. Hyland had charge of Mrs. Maloney the deceased to make will in her favor. Attorney 0. K. Bush appeared for Mrs. Hy- land.
 Attorney Gallagher ss Trustee.
 John o. Gallagher was yesterday Appoint- ed trustee on the insslvent estate of Ernest Deerinp
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

The Delight of the Little Ones. Those mechanical toys and dolls shown 1T such profusion at
 d14 If WM. NHHLY & Co.'S,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT co
Aa1Ic4aGe.
NEw YORK, NEW REAVE AND xEARTFO RD R. R,
 November H. 1888.
TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN Az FoLLows:

TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN Az FOLLOWS: For New York-+3:59, *4:9O (dsily ext ssss a2RdA y}osc aSo sd 5s s rOo st t1io ls tsls sic z;oo. s4:s0. 5:so tstamford accommodate por .sos *GS aS aPd Si5 n TsE tG Brig s4:2o, +4:50, 500 g. m 5:0o, 6:ao, @7:05, 7:so. a p. m. Washington Night Express via liar ford. Bridgeport, South NorwaIk Stamford ..5s For F, Boston 8S via % %springneld.-*1:16. ye sUNDATs-*i;16 night. t5:55 p. m.
 For Boston via New London and Provide -*1:55 8: m. Fast expresses (+12:05, *5:05 and ft p. m.1 SUNDAYs-*1:55 a. m. For Boston via Hartford and New York f New England B. R-@2:20 a. m. daily. A2:05 pm For Boston via Air Line and N. Y. and N R. R.-*5:00 p. 10. fast express SUNDAYs-+t p. m. For merfden, Hartford, springflel Etc.-<12:25 night, %1:16 night (@2:2O a. rn Ha5tfor9; s:45 s:oo t1o;s5, .11o5 1a;1O, slI6, 5: sUNDAYs-%1:1s night, *5:55 p. m. SHoRE LINE DIVISION. For New London Fcec.-@1:55 night. 8: 1t:00 a. m, 4l2:05, S3o5, Bis, SIS. 6:20 (Guilfe Wednesdays and Saturdays onIy.) sUNDAYs-RI night. AIR LINE DIVISION For NIiddIetOyvns Vvfll1nantie, E.S Leave New Haven for all stations at sC3 8. n, 1: $500, 6:3o p. m. SUNDAYs-~5:00 D. m. Connect Middietown with Connecticut Valley R. R., and Willimantic with N. '. and N. E. and N. L. and R. R. at Turnersville with Colchester Bran Trains arrive in New Haven at 915 c. ID, i: *6:5s, s:Ss p. m. EAUGATUCR DIVISION. Trains leave New Haven, via the New Haven 6 Derby R. R., connecting with this division: For Winsted and way stations at 7:so and a. m., 2:35 and 5:35 p. m. For Waterbury and way stations at 7:35 n.
 For New Haven: Trains leave Winsted 7:1O and 9:aO e. m 1:a0 and 4:50 pm: Leave Wata bury at s:26 and 10;54 a. m. 2:42 and 6:07 p. ID.
 All the above trains connect with trains on ', tertown Branch.
 NORTHAMPTON DIVISION.
 For SheIburne Falls, Turner's Fall Milliamsburgs Holyoke and Ne, leave New Haven at 7:45, 11:G3 m. and *4:G5 p. For WIliamsburgh, Norshampto and points this side, at 6:15 p. m.
 From Williamsburg train arrives at g: a. m., 1:18 and S:55 D. m and from Shelburne Fla and intermediate stations at 1:18, 421 and s:55pI
 For Saratoga at 1:45 a. m., arriving at 3: p. m
 o. M sHEPA RD, c. T. HAMPSTEAD,
 Gems ral Sup't. Gen. Pass. AgeI
 Express Trains. +Loaal Express New Haven and Derby Railroad
 Train Arrangement commencing Nov. 26 1s8f
 LEAVE NEW HAVEN As :so 9so and 9:65 am. 1:oo, 2:55, 4:1O, 5:35 W
 LEAVE ANSONIA At 649, 9:es and 1:42 1., 1920, 12:50, S2e 61 $ .51, SEQ anu 12:15 Q. ra,
 Sunday trains leave New Haven at s:1o a. n S:10 p. m.
 Sunday trains leave Ansonia 7:2oa. m., 500 D. n
 Connections are made at Ansonia with pasSens, trains of the Nsugatuck railroad, and ct New Have with the trains of NY. NH. & H. R. k. Haven connect at Botsford for all points on b Housatonic RR. and the West.
 Passengers from the Housatonic RR. arrivt i New Haven at 1855 and 10:00p. m.
 J. P. HOPSON, sup't.
 New Haven. Nov. 26, 1888