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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-05-30
LATER

|. The exchanges at twenty six leading
|Eleartng houses In the United States during
tho week ended on the 18th aggregated
9iUa, 590, $50, against IL O., 627, 965, the pre-
'vaous week AS: compared with: tbs cor
responding week of 1883. the increase
amounted to ~ -:
/ SEVERAL warehouses at Lubbock, Germany,
were burned on the 26th and tiO0, 600 worth
OF property was destroyed
1T was discovered on the 25th at Erie, Pa.
That car thieves had robbed twenty-one
freight cars of the Pennsylvania Company,
and that. large amount, Of. valuable prop
erty had been stolen
ROBERT T. LINCOLN, the American Minis
ter, proceeded from London to Windsor on
the 18th and presented his credentials to
THREE men were killed in boiler explo-
sion at Mile Roches, Ont, on the 18th.
PRESIDENT HARRISON on. the 18th appoint-
cd Roger c. Spooner, of Wisconsin. to be
Consul of the United States at Prague.
MARTIN YAaENs, of Little Falls, N. Y.
celebrated his one hundredth birthday on
the 18Th He was born at Schlesweip-
hoiste1n, and fought under the Duke Of
wellington at Waterloo. He came to this
country In 1910.
CAPTAIN HENRY SMITH, for eleven years
librarian OF the National Soldiers Home at
Washington, and the oldest soldier of the
United States, died in Brooklyn on the 18th
ONE h1ghwayman robbed q coach contain
ing four men besides the driver near Ocon-
20, Wis, on the 18th, taking the mail-pouch
as well as the purses Of the passengers -
GEORGE A. JEssUP, cashier of the Scran-
ton pa Bank, was arrested on the 25th on
the charge OF embezzling 100000.
sKHF containing three men and two
ladies was caught in q wind-storm while
crossing the river Just south of Memphis
Tenn, on the 18th and capslzed, and ali the
occupants were drowned.
SEVERAL arrests in connection with tho
murder of DR.. CrOnin, of Chicago were
made on the 18th. The funeral of the MUIR
dered man took place on the 18th and was
largely attended.
REV. J. R MoxLEY and Rev. John Moxley,
father and son, Of Batesville, Ark, were
drowned on the 18th while fishing in a lake
by the upsetting of their boat
ELIAS Bowers, farmer near Lima @.
was mysteriOusly murdered on the 18th.
POSTMASTER PITTS, of Pomona. Va wa,
arrested on the 25th for stealing valuable
letters - 80.
BLOW will bo found the percentage Of
the baseball clubs In the National Leapua
for the week ended ON the 18th: Boston.
.7H; PHILADELPHIA COS, New York. $50:
Cleveland, .5l6; Chicago, 500; Pittsburgh.
.42S; indianapolis, S75; Washington, .SSS
American Association: st Louis, IA:
Brooklyn, .6ss; Kansas City, .53l; Cincinnati.
.5Sl; Athletic, 500; Baltimore, .482; Colum.
bus, 800; Louisville, .9o6 Western Aaso.
citation: ". Paul .66s; Omaha, .066; Noux
City, $50; Denver, .l54; Mtnneapolis,. .4l6;.
ek Joseph, $50; Dss Noinsa, s38; Nilwans
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
CIRCUIr-COURr MATTERS.
mari-Phosphate Com panY Char
teFed-HeVeraI Suits Instituted.

Judge Wexford, OF the City Circuit Court,
has granted a charter OF Incorporation to
the Virginia MARI Phosphate Company,
which IS formed for the purpose OF buying
and selling land, developing green.sand
mari, and manufacturing. buying, and sell
ing fertilizers in this and other parts 81 the
Common wealth. Capital stock not less than
ten nor more than two hundred thousand
dollars, divided into shares OF Sl0O each.
The company may hold 5000 acres OF land ;
chief business 10 be transacted in Richmond.
Officer, for the first year: President, l.. NJ.
Robinson; Secretary and Treasurer, J. l..
slaughter; Directors, the above and +. W.
Gates, VI. :. Qulrles, j. p. Hubbard, Il, f..
Craig, Thomas y. walker tlluObTi OF
Charles CITY county, and Walker Of hing
and Queen county,.
The following suits were instituted: John
Klin, administrator of Edwin 4. Lacy,
against Decatur AXtell, receiver OF the Rlcn-
mond and Allegheny railroad, for $4,000
Several weeks ago MIR. Lacy, who was the
fireman on shifting engine on this road,
was Killed at the foot OF Eighth street. His
engine bad left the track and he Jumped of
and was ruu over by a coal-clr AMI Killed.
Robert G.. scott vs.. the Richmond City
Railway Company for $4,000. No decara-
ton has been filed in this case, but II viii
be remembered that a few months ago Cap
tain Scott stepped from horse-car one night
At Monroe Park and walked directly into an
opening that had been made for sewer aud
received very serious injuries, which It was
feared at the time would result fatally. This
il the ground on which this suit Is founded.
VI. Wade ". Il. A. Pearmau, Jr., for Sl92.
John Wesley vs.. j. W. NerAnder for sl5O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
AN PTON.
au,aII Fire Personal Interesting
Game.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspstch.l
JANUARY 1. 1888.
An alarm Of fire was sounded at g. W..
today. caused hy the burning Of the ROOT of
a small dwellinc-house on Wine street. The
damage was slight.
Mr. and Mrs. {. II. Fernsd, OF Maiden,
have removed here TO reside permanently.
Mr.. Fernald is one OF the finest tenor singers
I'm this section.
The stockholders OF The street railway
held a meeting on Yesterday. Work will be
commenced on the rosd as soon as The biil
pending before Congress 10 give right ot
wav on Government land is passed.
A number Of Young ladies' sud gentlemen
OF this town attended the bah "a, Williams
burg last night. Among the number were
Me.srs II. W. Booker. Frank aud Arthur
Lee, Ms. II. W. Booker. Misses Matte
Jones, Lucy 1abb, Willie Jones and Lucy
Jones.
Mr.. Willie Davis IL having a residence
erected on Chapel street
The Council has not elected q chief Tor the
fire department up TO date.
An interesting game OF checkers was play
ed in the gymnasium 0t the Normal school a
few dsvs ago. The board was marked out
on the floor, aud girls and boys In approprl-
ate costumes were the pieces, moving from
square to square as directed. The players
were an Indian and colored student; the
former won the game.
The Uniform Rank, Knights Of Pythia',
is making arrangements for fair and cons
cert IN the near future.
The following officers were elected by the
Pythi1n Lodge: Or. j. n. Peek. &. c.; u.
;. Ashby, V.C. George =. owen, NJ. OF f.
}. {. Outtin. VI. OF f.; George NJ. Richter,
X. Of r. and =; J. +. Rom, Prelate; V. r..
Holt, NJ. A.; Il. h. Tennis and George NJ.
Richter, Reps. 70 q. L.; W. T. Wesigood,
trustee.
The Methodists are making arrangements
TO remodel the old churh for Sunday-school
purposes. PAUL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
Mrs. AIiee swain hunter.

After speaking in the most fllttering terms
Of the Christmas music az Ascension church
In Washington, The Capital, OF that city
pavs the following compliment 10 Mrs. Alice
Swan Hunter, who has so many dear friends
here. where sue once lived:
"Mrs. Alice Swan Hunter, who has pro-
baby the huest soprano voice in Washing.
ton. is the leader Of Ascension choir, and OF
course deserves much credi, for the splendid
training in which she has placed the choir, but
they merit as a whole all the encOmiums we
have heard passed upon them. After the
service was over on CHRISTMAS morning Mrs.
Hunter was sgreeably surprised by the Sc
tion OF one al the male members OF the
choir. who stepped forward, aud In neat
little speech presented her beautiful silver
soauenir as a token Of the high esteem in
which she was held by the entire choir, and
the lady members also presented her hand-
some silyer-mounied baton as an evidence OF
their kindly regard"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
NorfoIk news Notes.
lcorrespondenco OF tho Richmond Dlspatch.l
NORFOLE. January 4. 1889.

lCorrespondenco OF the Richmond Dlspatch.l
N0RFOLg. January 4. 1850.
The United states steamer O.sipee sails on
the 10Th for the West Indies. The EaehiniSs
commenced yesterday 30 put new shalt IN
the United states steamer Pensacola, and the
work OF fitting out the ship for the China
station will be pushed 10 completion as ra-
pldly as possible. The hands will COM
mence work next week on the training-ship
jamestown, and il now begins 10 look ~ II
busy season IL about 10 set In again for the
wofkmeu OF the yard, who baye been idle
for two months or uBOre, and have COM
menced to feel seriously the effects OF the
ideness.
About midnight last night the store Of J.
T.. Moore. in BFanbleton, aud Mayer's
cigar store, adioiniug, were destroyed by
IRE. The loss was about 5000; covered
by insurance. The fire was accidental.
The investigation OF the recent collision
between the steamer John Romer aud steam-
ship Guyandoite continues a. The customs
bouse by the Steamboat Inspectors.
The total shipments Of coal from the Lam
berts Point tiers last year amounted 20
SS3, $50 tons, q considerable increase on the
year before.
The remains OF Captain Frank Enoch. lost
on the wreck OF the schooner SIS Church,
were sent 10 CONNECTICUT last night. The
remains OF the two Portuguese will proba-
blv never be removed from the beaeh.
Shipping Is dull Ia the harbor Just now,
and only cotton ships are In port. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
To saper.ede tno Yantic.


> =
WAsHSGToN, JauuarY 4.-Ihe latest adj.
Vices received At tbe Navy Department FROM
Rear Admiral Luce are 90 The chect that yci-
low fever has appeared on the lantlc and
that she bss sailed for tho lnlted states aud
that Tho Galena was a. Kingston, Jamaic,,
yesierdaV preparing for 2 speedy return 10
port au Prince. 80 pariicuar- In regard %
the lantic have been received 80 THAT 70 ~
impossible TO say how uSny or who ~ hcr
officers or crew src sick With the dreaded
ioycr. In consequence ot her departure
from Hayden waters and The desire i0 have
a. lpast two war vessel, Boo that iIrlnIty, or-
ders were TO-DAY Issued fo hasten the prepn.
ration OF the Os,ipoc. now "a No-iOih, frr
th,l service, 80 that ,1e wly De- rcldy 90 sill
by sunday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
A COtncsdencc.

Something OF coincidence was remarked
In the visit OF the Boston Ideal Opera Com
pany here this week. When they left Rich.
mond year ago they took with them hr.
Robert iyerson, French-born player, who
had been brought here by the Mozart Asso.
ciation. Mr. IversOn on coming here bad
succeeded as French-hOrn player Mr. A.
Mel, who had been brought from Germany
by the Mozart, but who left Richmond last
september two years ago. When the or
chestra struck up the overture OF "The Bar
Der Of Seville" on Monday night. there sat
Iyerson and Mel side by side, playing first
and second horn respectively, to the pleasant
surprise OF all who knew them here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
GATHERED ~ THE HILL CITY.
Death in Bedford rG-kIirsd by o Fsii-
Ing A.smb.
Special telegram TO tho DlspAsch.l !

especial Telegram 70 tue DlspAtSn.l
LYNcHBuHo. Va, Janusry 4-Intelligenee
has been received here Of the death OF Mrs.
T. w. Nelson. wife OF DR.. I. w. Nelson, Of
Beluyoir, her home, in Bedford county.
Calvin VI. Spence, eldest son oil the late
W. V. Spence. died here this morning.
The Richmond aud Danylle authorities
here have renewed the privilege Of half-farc
tickets to ministers Of the Gospel. This
privilege was discontinued on sll the roads a
year or two ago, and its renewal is OF great
benefit 10 the clergy.
The ministers OF all the Protestant denoml-
nations here have combined forces ana will
hold daily services at one OF the churches
every day FOR = week or more. Great good
is expected from the combined efforts.
Mrs. Z. II. Myler died in Liberty Wedues-
day morning OF consumption; aged about
thirty years.
While Mr.. William l.. Holly was chopping
wood on his farm few miles from Chatham
Wednesday morning a limb fell on him,
killing him almost instantly. Mr.. Holly
was well known.
sixty colored laborers from Appomsttox
aud Halifax counties passed through here
to-day en- route for the Cllnch.N Valley rall.
road.
one Of the most enthusiastic meetings OF
businessmen ever held in this city assem-
bed at the Opcra.llOuSe tonight % formu-
late a scheme 20 promote the material pro-
gress and push the manufacturing enter
prlses Of Lvnchburg. 4 great many
speeches were made. and finally a committee
OF ten leading citizens was appointed TO
formulate and Orgarize 4 land improve
ment and manufacturing company and
report at subsequent meeting. A
committee was also appointed 10 solicit
subscriptions to the stock Of the
Washington Zine Compluy works 10 be
erected in this city. The mine is located at
Bousacks, on the Norfolk aud Western rail-
road. aud is said 90 be very rich. Nearly tue
entire amount was subscribed immedisielv.
The city is also mahing an effort 10 induce
the manufacturers at Marble Head 3iass.,
who were recently burned ont 10 locate lreir
works here n is probable q COMMITTEE
Will visit Marble Head in short time to otter
inducements. The city Is thoroughly aroused
and the citizeus expect big boom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
What 5c. Will Buy.

dozon Covered Dress sieels, seven or eight
inches. warranted not 10 rust for &c
Nan-Brushes &C. each.
20. nyc-hook Corset Splits for SC.
Extra largo China Buttons DC. for a card of six
dozen.
do1op seven or eight inch WhSlebones for Sc.
Oakley Pure GIycertne Dime Ball Soap for SC. a
cake.
white Floating Toilet Soap SC. a cake
Tho best Zoe. shoe Polish DC. a bottle.
battered Nickel Plated Matoh-sSfes with whisk-
Holders attached Sc.
Beautiful Chromos 30. each.
OiI-Cloih Ribs for Children DC. each.
Beautiful Saline Windsor Ties &c. each.
sioos Double Improved Corset Splits &c.
$40 escorted Needles in a case for &C. worth Csc,
livery shade Of tho best Embroidery silk on
.iools S.. dozen.
iubeauuful Pure White Rico Buttons on a card
forS.
Tho bcst uartshorn Household Ammonia Sc 8
lo'ue.
70 Envelopes and "a sheets OF the best Writing
PaYcr for Sc. box.
Irouy bronze Vases Sc. each.
,flnr Hat Racks &C. each.
q. scrubUug Brushes Sc. each.
Lo,s Handle Fireplace shovels DC each
Bock-Tiu Largo size Wash Baeins SC. each.
Mugs, Bowls. aud Plates made from earthenware
5. each
large size Public school States, heavily bound,
for9.
Large sile Embroidered School Bags %, esch-
large size Beautiful g5c. ChromoS %. each
~ Iair-Brshcs o.. each.
The hest stockinet Dress shields Oc
Tho oost Pos. Tooth Brushes 9c. zach.
EyoC.assos and Spociscles 20. q pair.
Double large Ruife-TraYs for lOc. worth csc.
Pretty Comb ard brush Holders for i0c. worth
go
SNkelrE,ed Dust Pans l0c. worth CSC.
large -lc Stacking Brushes iOc each
Pint Bottle bay Rum llc
large botle OF Florida Water for iec.
Iouows SvansioWn. including a bottle OF bis
celebrated Perfume for iOc.
NcAeAlia.oi crum Pans with Brush attached
iof l'. worth g5c.
Large sizo Bronze Vases isc each.
ffeny ho-Csgos, puad or square, for SOo
wo-thgL
froly loboecan Caps for iSc worth <oc
b.a'k Russian Hair Mufis Tor SOC. worth 20
Al the leading CSC. uoyels including the best
authors. for i0a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
THE EASTERN SHORE.
one YEAR IN THE PESrExrrAaY FOR
EnsrzzLEHxEr.
Ths Case Of Eugene W. Bsrnes-Hou. Ishp
Goodies spsech-A Loeal-opion
Election.
Special telegram 70 tho D.p..ca.l

ON4Scocx via TasLsY. Va, January A.
The trial of Eugene w. Birnes. charged
With embezzlemeni, which hss been going on
In Accomack County Court since Monday.
ended to-day. the jury fndlng the defendant
guilty and fixing bis punishment a, one year
10 the penitentisry. Barnes's counsel moved
for new trial, and Judge Garrison will
bear the motion discussed tomorrow. There
are several other bills Of indictment against
Barnes. who Is now on trial for obtaining
goods from Baltimore merchants under false
representations. hon. John GOode has bevn
employed by these merchant, 10 as.
slst Commemorative Attorney Fletcher
20 prosecute Barnes. His speech yes-
terdsy was a splendid effort and was
heard by crowded house. The trial oi
the other cases sglinst BSraes viii occupy
al OF this and part o. next week. Barnes
belongs TO very respectable family and con-
Quoted business A. merchant ~ oar1atha
until last October, when Developments
caused him 10 make an assignment 10 bis
father. The main charge against him was
that he appropriated 10 his own use money
sent by ;. y. Downes, Of New York, 10 pay
farmers for potatoes shipped 10 Downcs
through Barnes as his sgeni. Barnes also
sold yuanO for DowueS snd pockeled The
money.
The local-option election takes place In
this mdgisteral district tomorrow. lndica-
tons point 10 sa,ll vote aad both sides
seem 70 be hopeful OF victory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
The Hastings Court.

The HustIugs Court will meet next Mon
day, when Judge 5. r. Witt will enter ac.
lively upon the discharge OF his duties, and
deliver his first charge 10 the grand jury.
Very few criminal cases were continued
from the last term Of the court, but there
are large nun ber for trial sent on from the
Police Court within the last month, though
most OF them are Tor minor offences.
The following grand jurors have been sum.
moned for the January tenn: Messrs. Byrd
Warwick, j. II. GiIham, John Il. Purcell, K.
J. Bass lcolored). n. '. Randolph. L. L. Per-
kinson. 4. ;. Watkins. Polk Miller, j. whit
lcck, James NJ. Estls, NJ. X. Wallace (colored),
W.T.. Yarbrough. Charles Phillips, NJ. Hess
berg, John Bowers. y. b. Jones, EdenborO
Archer Ccolored), W. c. Camp, J. C. Brock
enbrough. John A. Augustine, W. A. .. Cole,
Charles Z. Booth, James Johnston (colored),
Lewis Booker
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
The Newsin nanvpIe.
rspecial telegram to tho pispa;ca.l

A"AN'HANfH
DANvILLE. Va, January IA large force
OF hands IL now a. work on the Atlantic and
Danyille railroad between Dluyllle aud Mii'
ton, and five miles ~ road VIII be- ready Tor
iron by February lst. The track VIII Be
laid as fast AZ the road Is graded.
A sensational story comes here to-day
from Brown summit. on the Richmond and
Danyille road iust beyond Reidsyille, y. e..
few nights $40 Frank Cnilcutt. one
agmed Confederate soldier, went 20 bis sta
Die 10 feed the horses, and when he reached
Up into the loft some person concealed over
head cut him across the bead sud face with
a kuiie. Chilcutt itll in the stable and iaint-
ed from loss OF blood, but Dnally recovered
and went 10 the house. In the mean time
the assassin had escaped. The asa'sm Is
unknown. but Is supposed TO have been one
oi the three negroes with whom Chicut
had recently had a quarrel.
Mr. h. A. llerudon, latc city editor Of Tho
Richmond Wbi-, has accepted a position on
the Charlotte Is. CD Chronicle. aud leit Ter
bis new home this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
LEE cAnP. G. v.
IustaIment of the Neuiy-Eieeted
OGlrers.

Last night this veteran organization mel
ia regular meeting, with full ranks, 1t beins
the appointed time for the installation Of the
officers for the present yesr. The retiring
commander, Colonel White, In fitting re-
marks welcomed bis successor. Maior
Thomas A. Brander, TO the chair, who made
suitable reply. and the latter was follow ed
by hts leutenants, smith, Spence, and
Evans, in words OF promise.
Past-Commsnder Phillips brought to the
atteuion Of the Camp the following letter
and the quilt spoken OF:
SPERRYvILLE, RAPPAHANSocK COUNTY. Va. I
December ls, 1883.
Mr.. Goldsby. Freight Agent Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Dear Sir.-The ladies' Of 81. Sul's
church, Woodville, Rsppabannock county.
Va, send per express to you quilt. and
will be greatly Obliged II you will be kind
enough 10 present the same to the Soldiers
Home In Richmond.
Ny ffiend, Mrs. Hughes, told me that you
very kindly offered to attend TO this little
matter. Very respectfully,
Mrs. JANIS W. FLETCHER.
The quilt is very comfortable and hand
some specimen Of needle-work. The squares
are alternate red aud white Qhe Confederate
coorsl the white having each the name OF
some prominent person, both ladies' and
men, written on Il.
Commander Brander requested Comrade
=. Taylor Ellyson 10 receive the gift on be-
hall Of the Camp, which he did IN eloquent
language.
The Adiutaut was directed 10 suitably ac-
knowledge to Mrs. Fletcher the receipt OF
this handsome aud useful gift.
After some routine business the Camp
broke ranks to partake OF the eatables aud
drinkables which had been prepared by a
committee appointed for the purpose. Phil.
Kesrny Post, this city, was present, as was
also Captain Kline, Of Aaron wilkes Post,
Trenton. y. j.
The veterans enjoyed themselves until q
lase hour.
During the evening speeches were made
by Judge Farrar ("Johnny Reb ". Com
mander Burr, Captain Kline, Alex. W.
Archer, DR.. Moore, and Others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
BIDS for tho nnsouic Temple.

Sealed proposals for the erection OF the
temple in accordance with the plans prepared
by Mr. Jackson &. GOtt, architect, viii he
received by the Bmildine Committee at their
Office, corner Main and Ninth streets, until
Il VI. Friday. February 10. 1889.
Plans and specifications may be seen after
Jauulry 18Th st the Office OF Mr. Walter Il.
HIeham, Shsier building. here, or that Of
Jackson c. Gott, corner Charles and Lafay'
cite streets. Baltimore. Md.
Bids will be received for the work a. 4
whole. and also for each trade separately, the
Building Committee reserving the right 10
reject any or all bids, according as they may
deem the best interests OF the association
may require.
Me.srs. william E. Tanner, A. r. Court.
ncv, aud |. 5. Tower are the Building Com
mittee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05

by Lieutenant Steel, some appropriate ~
well ss amusing remarks by Captain Euker,
Adiutant Hswes, aad several others and
about two hours OF real, downright, genuine
enjoyment. the party adjourned.
Regrets we're expressed at the absence OF
Lieutepsnt w. Il. Bowie. who was detained
at bis home by sickness. The troop sent
him stand OF fruit with a card expressing
their sorrow at lis forced absence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
por.nnala md Rr,efS.

Mr.. j. A. McGilyray Is conyaleseent after
a long and painful Illness.
The Common Council will meet at O'Clock
next Monday in it, regular monthly session.
Miss Sarah Goldstein, OF Washington, p.
c., il visiting her aunt, Mrs. X. Fisher, 1923
east Main street.
During the month OF December Lib arti-
eles were sold 1t the Exchange for Woman 5
Work, realizing the sun OF Sl,27i.0S.
Mr. Thomas ". Gentry. master mechanic
OF the Richmond and Dlnyille workshops,
has been confined 10 his room for several
days.
DR.. Thomas Nelson Page will probably re.
turn to Richmond to-day from Charlotte
county, where he has been for the past two
weeks.
William Oliver was received at the peni-
teutisry yesterday from Wise county to serve
term OF three years and bali for house
breaking.
The German schooner Johan, l45 33-1O0
tons burden, K. 4. PIeper, master, entered
from RIO Grande do Sui Yesterday TO load
AouT for Brazil.
The Washington Post OF yesterday says
tha, marriage license was issued in that
city on Thursday TO :. d. Hicks. Jr., Of Ricn-
mond, Va, and Halle o.. Woodward, Of
Charlottesville, va.
Rev. DIR. Hoge has returned from New
York, where he went to attend the joint con-
ference Of the two eommittees--North and
south appointed 20 consider the question
OF Presbyteriln IN cooperation.
A very interesting meeting OF GillsMemo-
rial Lodge OF Good Templars was held NJ the
Male orphan Asylum Thursday Dighs, at
which large delegation from the city lodges
was present A regalia was presented to the
ledge by G.. 5. Snaekeiord, district chief
lemplar, on behalf Of the late Cbicksh0miny
Lodge. Dlstrict-Deputy Il. q. Glenn, by re-
quest, on behalf OF Gill; Memorial Lodge.
presented Grand-Seeretary George w. nawx-
hurst with a handsome basket OF flowers as q
token Of esteem In recognition OF services
rendered the lodge.