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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
VERY Young JOCKEY.
winning n Race with q small Boy In
the saddle.
LONDON It'd Bits

Perhaps the most remarkable Instance OK
precocitv I'm The saddle u a stery told ~ Mr.
George Thompson, the celebrated gentleman
rider. when he was a mere cbiid OF nine or
ten his father made match 10 run pony,
called tue NJ aid oi Skelrlte, agslnst hack,
catch weight, fer halt a mile. Al The last
moment Mr.. Thompson discovered that his
opponents horse was 10 be ridden by boy
out OF Scotrs stable, who had been the win
ner Of several races. lie al once objected 10
this or the score that only gentlemen we're 10
ride. but upon looking through the articles
he discovered thet tins very essential stipu-
lstion had been omitted. What WAS 10 DO
done?
Mr.. Thompson was 10 baye ridden him
SELF, but he acaled eleven stone sgAin-t the
jeck', seven. lie saw he had been made the
victim Of vile trick, and. thoroughly eN-
asparated, h. resolved. come what might, ~
defeat It. Rldiag back 10 his carriage. where
hi, wife and ssa we're seated, be swung tho
boy cut without Offering q word of eXplana-
ton, aud The next nsaent the little fellow.
10 his blue coat and gllt buttons, was mount
ed on the Maid Of SLelgste. AZ he rode
down to the pest, showing his little red legs
beneath his short white trousers, burst OF
cheering broke from the bystanders.
" What sn / 70 DO, papai" was su he
asked, calm and steady IS sny Old hand.
"Hela your reins tight aud the moment
they say 'GOl' ride a. fast a. you can." Was
the reply.
The excitement was wonderful, and ct
course all sympathy went with the child.
We leust state, however, that George bsd
been used to ride with bis father scross the
country, and, young az be was, was always
in tbs iirss fisbt; 10 be was thoroughly At
homo on horseback, and - his weight was
only three stone the odds were turned
against Mr. ThompsOn's cunning adversary
In a Esaauer he never expected, aud enid
the widest scclamati0as young George came
In first BIZ 4 head
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
COSTLY BAMED BEANS.
what . Capitalists TnvoiuntariiO
Paid for EOstSn's Favor
ffs Dish.
THoston herall.1

iuoaAen hHAeNAl
one day not long since = well.known ciii-
zen Of one Of the busiest towns In saga.
dance county returned from a drive iui1
the country late Ia the afternoon. with
$3.50, the proceeds Of bis days collection IN
his inside packet. he was too late 10 deposit
the money in the village bAnk. for the bank
had closed. lie weut to his house and began
70 clidgel his bIuin for 4 safe place 10 put tue
CASA during the night. lie bad great hof-
rer OF Burglars and felt q little nervous about
bis $500. The gentleman r0amed over tho
house and fiaAlly dropped into the kitchen.
The fire In the kitchen stove was OHt. His
wife was away, aud wouldn't return until
late In the sveHing, and 81 course wouldn't
tbtuk OF building = lire IN the stove I'LL the
following moralng. lie opened the oven
sosr add Is I'd the greenbacks IN tho farthest
corner Of the bottom OF the oven.
The capitalist went 10 bed, and al about 10
O'Clock In the evening hts wife awoke him 10
ask II he wouldn't 60 down cellar and bring
no another bod OF coal. She said: "Pyo
lust built I'D hot fire and put the beans In,
but / eon't believe there's enough coal on
the Ore 70 keep IL all night"
Have You bullt a fire in the kitchen
stoyeS" secuted The Sasadahoo husband.
"Why, yes; isn't that all rlghtl" said hi,
wife.
HAll right! That pot OF beans has cost
me Ssea," shouted the capitalist, and he
leaned from the room and down lnto tbs
back kitchen, where the sayofy odor OF
baked beans snd Brown bread aad = roaring
frs in the kischen-etOYe greeted him. He
pulled epen Toe oven door regardless Of
burned Singers, but ne was too iste. The
hank notes had been crematsd, and only
HANDFUL Of grim, crisp ~hes remained OF
the fat $500 roll OF fyes and tens and
Juveniles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
The Thrin Eli.
Az teloerarh . tho DlspAtch. }

by telegraph 70 mo DlspAlcnI
WAsuIkGTON. d. c., Nav 22.--Although
10 positive sctien has yet been taken by the
majority Of the Ways and Means Committee
upon amendments offered by Democratic
members to the tariT bill, Il IS reported by
some Of the representatives direcily interest
ell IN wOolep schedules that they have been
assured that by way Of compromise the
committee will accept an amendment re-
duciug the duty on woolen manufactures
from 40 per cent. fixed in the bin to 81 per
cent. Members Of the committee decline
10 indicate how they will act upon the
amendment, which was originally offered By
Mr. Cram, OF Texas, and proposed 10 admit
ToOBen manufacturing machinery duty free
and reduce the tariff on woOlen msuuiac-
lures 10 % per cent.
A number az Republicans were In confer
enco this evening at the residence Of Repre-
sentative Hit, Of Illinois, upon the question
Of considering tae Mills blll under the five
mlnute rule. There was general exchange
~ views among those present as 10 the cha
rscfer OF tue bill and the amendments which
may be o. rcd. Nothing defnits was deter
mined upon, but it seemed 10 be the general
Judgment that the bill should be considered
item BY item with great thOrOug hness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
PhnadsIphia's New License Law.
fBy telegraph to the Dlspa.ch.l

PHILADELPHIA, May 22.-1he judges Of
the LiceaSe Court to-day announced their
decisions in the cases 81 applicants for
liquor. licenses In the Twenty.eIghth. Tween
ty.nintb, and Thrty.Grst wards. In these
wards there were 402 applicants, Of whom
only lSs we're successful. This completed
the work OF judges ou retail licenses IN the
thirty.One wards OF the city. An official
siatemcrt Of the courts work shows that out
OF total Of 1923 applications for retail
liquor-lcesses only !, 1851 were granted. The
saloons licensed in 1887 mustered 5,773.
The new licenses go into effect June lat.
Among the notable places refused license
10 to-day's list is the Schuetzen Park, IA
nous resort for German pic-nickers In the
northeastern outskirts OF the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23

TIE recommendation Of ]. narcum. prose
cutting attorney; u. II. Leonard aud Jonn
Russell, assistant prosecuting attorneys. ana
a great number OF citizens OF Taylorcounty.
Drs. Thayer and Bruce. sttending pnyst
clans at the penitentisry, certified to the fali'
Ing health OF the prisoner. owing TO bis con-
hnement. - ~
A pardon has been granted to William q.
Mace. who was convicted for mhliciou. cut
ting. and who was sentenced to twoJeorS con.
iinement In the penitentiary at the August
term. 1887. Of the Circuit Court Of Webster
county. The application for pardon was
supported by Judge Henry Brsnnon and
ten 81 the Jury before whom the case was
tried. the county officials, and many citizens
of Webster county. An affidavit was also
fled giving evidence which, 1t Is believed,
II presented to the jury would have resulted
in different verdict from that rendered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
MUST HAVE ORDER.
Preparing for the Election ia Peters
burg.
fspeclsl telegram . tho Dispatch.l

Especial telegram to tho Dispstch.l
PETERSBURG, Va, May 22.-Tbe mayor this
afternoon sent letter IN the chairmen OF the
Democratic and Republican CITY Committees,
notifying them Of his intention TO appoint
twenty eight men for special service at the
polls on electlOn-dsy, and requesting each Of
them 10 send In the names Of fourteen good
aud reliable men for such service. This VIII
be done tomorrow. The mayor also sent
an order 10 tie chiei OF police
directing him TO instruct the police
force, both regular and special, 70 take no
part Wh1ievsr IN the election on THURSDAY.
All participation on their part in the work
Of bringing voters 10 the polls, and IN other
work usually done on election-days by csn-
yassers and Stbers working for party sue
cess win be deemed a breach OF duty. The
whole force 10 directed TO use their best
efforts to preserve and maintain the peace
snd good order OF the city and to make
arrests 10 the quietest maEuer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
National Bar Association.
rRv telegram 10 ,bs pi,p.,chl

tBy telegraph 10 Tho Disps.chl
WASHINGTON, May pa convention Of
delegates from many Of the State and local
bar associations OF the country, having for
its object the formation OF a National Bar
Association met here to-day. The cal for
the convention was issued some months ego
by the Bar Association OF the District ~
Columbia. Among the state associations
represented were those OF Vermont, New
York. Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia, North
Carolina, south Carolina, Tennessee,
Georgia, Alabama, Montana, and California.
Among the principal cities represented by
local organizations were Pittsburgh. Lam
caster, WilkesbarTe, Baltimore, Richmond,
Columbia, s. c., Cincinnati. Dayton, Akron,
Columbus, indianapolis, s.. Louis, Detroit,
Milwaukee, st. Paul, Minneapolis, and
Washington. Large delegations from New
York city and Chicago are expected 10 ar
rive tonight. About seyenty-iiye DELEGATES
were present at the opening session. Colo
mel j. o. Bro4dhead, OF 81. Louis, was
elected chairman Of the convention, and q
committee Of fifteen was appointed to report
a form Of constitution FOR tho National Rep
rosentatiYo Bar Association Of the United
Sfates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Az telecraph y De DIspa.ch.l

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
INDIGESTION.

~ suffered for more than year with Indifss-
tou and during the last six months was very BIZ
ious, occasionally having Dumb Chill fsilsvea
by Fevers, which prosrated nae for weeks TOOK
simmons Liver Regulator and for several months
Asys bsen As stout and hearty a. any man could
desire 10 be. ] sm thoroughly satisfied II 10 ell
II 4. recommended for Indigestion and Bilious
Complaints. for nins vas certainly Stubborn
case have heard nasy OF my friends SPEAK OF
AZ and ali ssrss that II possesses all Me virsaos
you claim fOriLn-A. IL. EIdHTowEs. Conductor
on n. & w. X r.
MY husband hoing blind requires him 20 lead
q yery sedeutary life, and, consequently, he sIf-
fers greatly from Indigestion. Having heard Of
simmons Liver hogulstor no commenced using
IL regularly. The Indigestion has left him and
he Is now enjoying better health than he has
Known for yesran-hxs. srxPHEs hEsAEp. Mo
con, Ca
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
RICHgosD TOBACCO EARKET.

MAY y. 1854
Auction offerings we're light and OF twenty
two packages. Of which twenty were cold 81 $40
70 flG. and werS al sun-cured grades. Low grades
NJ dark now leaf continue In good demand at
rather strengthening values A small line OF
mod.am wrappers changed hands, otherwise
dealings wero small.
The Leaf Tobacco Committee have published
their premium list. Thoy neod now 70 keep the
zane before the people In the papers and pam
inlet form. The manufacturers are still dslbs-
rating. tut will soon report Iher decision. All
the committees are getting down 10 practical de'
tails and IN few days eur Expedition Will be
published aud posted tar and near.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
FOR open Session.
M tslsgraph 70 ne Dlspateh.

lky tclegrApL 70 tuo bApAtchI
WASHINGTON, May 22.-It il now learned
that the Republican senatorial caucus Of last
evening adopted with but three dissenting
votes tie Biddlebergcr resolution 10 consider
the fisheries treaty With epen doors. Two OF
toe dissenting senators Afterwards gave their
assent, aud proposed 20 make the tctiou
unanimous, but tais Was not done.
The Democratic Eenators who were
week fgO unanimously opposed to
open consideration Of the treaty are now
largely inclined to join IN the movement.
There is still possibility that the treaty will
not be taken up tc.day. but there Is strong
probability that a motion will be made by
senator Edmunds shortly after o'clocS that
the doors be closed. and that a few minutes
later they will he re0pened and the conside-
ration OF the treaty proceeded with in pub
h.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
stresf-Car priysr,, ztrIhe.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y. Mar 22.--All the street
car drivers employed by the Rochester City
and brifhtou-street Railroad Csnpany, the
only railway COMPANY In Rochester, struck
this morniuE for tea hours work. the pay to
remain the same rs heretsfore--$2 per day.
Net car was running tais mcrsink. The
men are standing rouad IN crowds nesr the
principal barn on State street. They are or
derry, and say that there will be no disturb
ance. All the cars In the city are "Bob-
tails" and the men who drive them have TO
do all the work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Ilttsbnrgh
RrnohINn isarna.

New Y0RK. May o. over 1000 people
attended the races Of the Brooklyn Jockey
Club at GraVesend to-day. Weather fire;
track fat. The sport vas the best OF the
meeting, the races all being close.
First race-three quarters Of mlle-Ia-
redo won; Lady Primrose second, Fitzroy
third. Time, l:l43. Mutuals paid sI2.
second race-one aud one iixteeDth miles
Bord,laise won; The Cyclone ,calD second,
Lottery third. Time, i:l94. Autuals paid
So
Third race-oue aud one quarter miles
Emperor OF Norfolk won; Sir Dixon second,
Prince Royal third. Time, 2;oSl.
Fourth race-oRe and one eighth miles
Ordwsy won; Favor second. Richmond
third. Time, 1865. Muluas paid $40.
Fifth receive elghths Of q mile-Blszon
won; Harrisburg second, Jay f. Dee third.
Time, i:o34.
sixth race-seyen eighths OF a mile
Banner.Bsarer won; Lackawanna second,
Battery third. Time. 1870.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
DAsVLLLE.
sudden DeGth-sIunteiDal Politics
Rntns.
special telegram to Tho Diepatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Diepatch.l
DANynLE, Va, Missy Els. Lehman,
well-known citizen, died suddenly this
morning. he bad party Of friends to see
him Last night. and though not feeling well
he was not thought 10 b. seriously sick. he
bad not beea In bed long, however, when
bic wife found be wss breathing badly, and
striking a lisht. found his lace was almost
black. She hastily summoned physician,
who tried 10 bleed nr. Lehman, but found
that his blood refused 70 1oU. All known
remedies wer. applied, but without avail.
Deceased came here from South Carolina
three years ago and engaged In business
with the Frank Tobacco Company. lie IS
well knewn all through the South.
As yet the Republicans have shown no
disposition 10 put municipal ticket in the
6ed, aud it is PROBABLE there VIII be no OPP
position 70 the Democratic ticket.
There have been heavy rains here since
yesterday morning, and the weather is cold
and disdgrecabe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
A ranL Teller. irregularities.

CHICAGO, HI. May ~ +. Il. Bradley,
teller 81 the Union Nahonal Bank, has dts
appeared. aud II Is announced to-day that
his accounts have been islsiaed. A seeming
irfeguIarity was discovered in the books
last week. The matter was to have been
brought 10 Bradley's attention Saturday.
He suddenly pleaded toothacbe. and Oh
tanned permission TO visit 4 dentists. No
thing has been seen Of the teller since. lie
Was supposed 10 be 4 young man OF most
exemplary habits. A wife and caiId mourn
his ABSENCE and disgIsee. The biok people
say the amount involved Is q q" mere baga-
telle," but will not explicitly deny that IL
runs ND into the Thousands
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Federal Csurt CIssed Ger want OF

10y Telegraph 70 The DispAtca.I

" teIeEItph % ne DIsphLcu.I
Fort Smith, ARK. NAY Glowing 10 the
absence Of appropriations for Tue pay OF Wit
ne.ses the Federal Court Of this city has
been obliged to close aud ever 4o0 witnesses
we're DISCHARGED yesterday without pay.
Many Of these witnesses came from points
several hundred miles distant in the Indian
Territory and are 10 absolute poverty.
Among The cases continued until the next
term Of the court are IS murders, % for lar
ceny, ~ Tor Illicit whiskey selling. and 2S
for assault. besides over 80 other cases. Tne
District Judge and United States Marshal
have sent telegram TO the Attorney-Gcneral
asking authority to grant the transfer Of wit
nesses' vouchers. Comptroller Durhem
having recently ruled that they are not trans
ferrabIe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Emperor Frederick.

BERLIN, May 22.-The bulletin this morn
ing says that the Empersr'a progress is graft
Tying. His cough aud expectoratlon are
moderate, and be is without fever.
The Emperor, accompanied by the En-
press, left the palace 1t 6:30 p. NJ. 10 close
carriage, the weather being windy. and were
driven to the Tlhsrgarteu, returning TO the
palace in about sn hour. DR.. Mackenzie
followed In another carriage. Prince Henry
OF Prussia and the PTiacess OF Ssxe-Meln-
ingen dlned With the Emperor this eve
nipQ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
FINANCIAL.
HEw YORK. sALrIMoRE ANp hlca'
MoaD sfoog sxcHAHGSa
Grain, Prsvidons, Cotton. Sobscea fnr-
psnIins, Resin. Ter. and
FsAaut Harksth
nv tslsrr.ph 70 the plspa.ch.l

NEW YORK, May s2-Louisyille and Nsshvills'
which was heavily sold By foreigners. was tne
weakest stock on the list in the STOCK marsesV
day. lie greatest decline was nearly per cent
Missouri Pacific vas weak at times, bus atsf tns
nrst hour was very duh 81 Paul. which occu-
pied the gressess amount Of attention, was
forced OF about point on heavy TRANSACTIONS,
aud was followed Ia point II irtsrsss ey Cnion
Psci1c, Though thsIe was no feature 70 utoihg
In tho latter stock The opening vas a. ascnnes
extending ~ a, but there was no feature Va I'VE
market up 70 Rosn. After that time there was .
squirt Of activity snd small fractions were re-
saiAsd over the sntirs list. The rise In exc sanse
u sT stso, mass exports Of gold profitable. and
during the past two days t175o.0e we're engaged
for shipment Tbs movement willis 10 nsy
hsys had rome inf aoncs on prices, was rsssrcsd
with apathy by tbs street 1hs entrs active
llst II lover this svsniEg; Louisville aud Ssss-
,uls lost TX, 81 Paul preferred !, and me re-.
maindsr fractional smouDts- Total saiss. lSoCOO
shares
NEW YoEE, Nay 9e--Noon Stocks dun and
steady. Money easy att klk. Eschanse-Lons,
1854 short, 43s. Governments dull aud stssoy'
HSCninr.-EIchRngs strong and scuve; loos,
lS7; short. 4s0 Nonsy easy a. ka2 pr cent
sub-TreGsury balsnces-Coin, Si52, iJs,uVo; cur
rsncy, So sOi. s00. 0overnmsnts iuli and stssdy;
tpsr cents, is1h; ~ per cents, 1888. STATE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
ALEXANDRIA.
A Coupon Crse-EtquOr-Deaiers
Fined.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.l

Special t0legrain 70 the DispaVcn-l
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Nay 22.-Yesterday
Sheriff Neitch, OF Alexandria county, ar
rested James II. Lon. OF Brickhaven, on a
captdS from Fauquier County Court, and
bringing him here trlegraphsd TO Attorney
John scott for further orders SIR. Lucas,
for whom Lob sold coupons. learning Of the
arrest, telegr,phed Dir. Royal for instruc-
ton. l. appears that Sir. Royal telegrsphed
for and obtained 8 copy Ok LOh's case, and
was en- route hare, when Judge Keith. whe
granted the appeal, pereeiyiEg that he would
trt writ OF habceS corpus from Judge
Bead aud thereby bsye adsnag" clse9cainst
the State, ordered Les'a iRHedifte release,
which was dene. Dir. Royal arrived about
III o'clock.
A dozen salOon.keepers were fined $40
each to-day for Sunday selling.
Mr.. Barbour thinks Alexandra VIII be
the State Committees headquarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
a PrlKe-RiHhG

san FRANCISCO. Nav 22.-At IL O'Clock
last night James McAuliffe, champion heavy
weight OF the Pacific coast, aud Frank Clio
vcr, a well.known pueilst OF Chicago,
stepped over the ropes at a room OF the Call
fornia Athletic Club to begin fght for
$1,000 side and purse Of 81, $50 offered BY
the club. McAuiife wen In the iorty-ninth
round.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
FataI EEpis.ton ana fire.


PHILADELPHIA, Stay 22.-An explosion oc'
CURED this msrsing In the basement o. ;.
n, Hacketps ckslr- and table-manuiactory,
222 south sseoad street, and In few mi.
putss ths lattrior Of the basement aud
frst door was a mass OF flames. The nre
was extissuisped with some difficulty, when
Il wa, fouad that colored man and white
boz BAD gsas to the cellar 10 drag yarDish
from barrels stored there. The boy carried
\ lighted candle, which probably ignlled the
yspsr irssl the ysrnisn. Both were killed
by the explosion, and smother man on the
first flser vas so badly burned that be will
orObabiy Ais
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Tho General Cosrsrcace OF Northern
HctEcdssts.

fBy telegraph 70 ms Dlsphtcn.l
NEW YORK, May 22.-FOr the first time
Slice tho twentieth General Methodist Con-
ference began every seat OF the hetropoli-
tan Opera-House was filed to-day when
Bishop Hall1lieu opened the session, the
election OF bishops being the business OF The
Gav. The question Of electing a missionary
bishop TO India came UP immediately after
the reading OF tho journal. DR.. Flood
mad. an earnest appeal for such bishopric.
Or. Lanaban opposed, and tae result Of Or.
Ianahan's opposition was Mat the matter
was temporarily laid upsn the table. Bishop
Bowman then prayed, and especially in
reference 10 tho order OF the day, and
The election Of bishops hesau. -Four sections
Of telers, consisting Of three each and one at
large, were announced by Bishop Andrews
and they took their places IN the aisIe. Be-
fore the actual voting began much time was
taken up In settling the question az 20
whether ballots contsinlng les. than the re-
quircd number Of names should be counted
or thrown out. After much discussion 10
was decided to count them, and the voting
began 10 earnest. The total number OF votes
cast on the first ballot vas Az. The num-
Der OF votes necessary for n choice was 29S.
The votes east for the leading candidates
were - follows: j. IL. Vincent, 2l5; James
y. Fitzgerald, l9j; J. 9. Goeasell. 155; J.
p. Newman, 1876; j. w. joyce, 145; DR..
Payne, 1850; J. NJ King and Earl Crssston,
l23 each; Or. kynett, lls; and II. A. Butts,
10. There we're tRe nty candidates ~ho re-
ceived les, than 100 votes and over Eity who
received but one vote each. The time IN
which TO electbi.hops w,s extended, Ascend
ballot wss taksn. aud the conference, then
took recess until o'clock this evening,
when TIE result OF the count Will be made
known.
The Methodist Conference tonight elected
two ont Of the Eve bishops to BE- chosen-
Rev. John HOyl Visc,nt, ID. D., Ii. d., Of
Rock River. H., and Rev. J. y. fitzgerald.
u. D., Of Newark. N. J. Four hundred and
Gity-niue VOTES were cast-306 necessary for
0 choice. Vincent received 3ll votes and
Ir.lrnnrnlI ON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Bonds.
Try telegraph 70 tho DispR'ch.l

WASHINGTON, May 22.-ActIn- Secretary
Thompson to-day received offers for the sale
Of bonds to the Government a. follows {:
Four per cents, coupon, $50, 900 At l2S; four
per cents, registered, Sl50.000 at 1913;
$50, 900 al I2S; 500 al 1877; four and half
rcr cents. coupon, $4,000 st 1OS; 100000 at
iOSa; $4,000 at 1854; $500 at 107i; ex
interest, $3.50 At los. Total offerings,
S2l27,l00.