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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
RANDoL?Hs WIN THE DEBATE.
They Came or with Flying Coiors at Rich
mond College.

mond College.
The chanel Of Richmond College was
filed last night, the occasion being q COM
pctitive debate between the Philologan
Literary Society OF the college and the
Randolph Literary Society Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. Ihequestlon
was. Resolved. That money IS more IN
fuential factor IN the affairs Of the world
than is merit
The debaters were 90 Phil0logians:
Messrs. c. 4. Taylor aud H. 4. Williams,
who spoke in the affirmative, and Messrss.
Il. ID. Prev and n. l.. Dawson, who defend
ed the negative. Mr.. Taylor, exceedingly
LOGICAL and ready in debate, delivered a
telling speech for his society, and Mr.. VIII
liams. fluent and imprisoned. upheld his
cause with feryor that frequently called
forth applause. But the champions OF the
Randolph Society, nothing daunted. rose
equal to the occasion and gained the deci--
sion OF the Judges amidst the applause OF
those assembled. ~,
The music was furnished by the Glee
Club Of the college, which rendered several
fine selections.
The address of welcome was delivered
by President r. NJ. Wmtlock, OF the Phi
lologians. and tho yaledictory byPre5ldent
Louis Rich, of the Rand0lphs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
- coLuMeIAN EXPOSITION.
II. Handy to Be Chief Of the Depart
ment Of Publicity and Promotion.
Wy telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l

CHICAGO. December 1.-Two important
amendments were announced by Drec-
tor General Davis tonight ~ % meeting II
the local directory of the Worlds fair-M;
p. Handy 20 be chief of the Department Of
Publicity and Promotion, and Joseph
Hirst. Of Florida, for Secretary Of lnstala-
ton. Both these nominations were con-
CURED IN by the Board of Directors and the
latter body Will pay the salaries of the two
appointees, amounting, IL Is understood, %
s.. 600 p year cacn.
Mr. Handy Is % widcly-kuown ncwspa-
per-mau. one If the founders of the Phila-
deluhia Nors and is atpresent engaged IN
active newspaper work 80 Washington.
DESIGNS FOR THE BUILDINGS.
Owing to lack OF time the directory de-
cided To- dispense with any public compe-
tition of architects for designs for tho TX
positiou buildings. The Committee Oh
Grounds and Buildings was authorized 10
select five architects or firms of architects,
each chosen for such work on the pro-
posed structures as would be most nearly
narallcl with bis 0r thor best previous
achievcments. These architects will meet
In conference aud agree upon q general
scheme OF procedure The directors hope
rhat out of tho dignifed friendly emula-
ti1n engenducd the buildings designed
will .be typical Of the highest American
civil ZutiOu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

hsde him eood-speod. Harrington loft the
hotel nj Il O'clock Tor hls weasel. the Az,
rama. which sails for Liverpool ..
o'clock in the morning. About
1880 Gin and O'Brien and wiie
took leave II their colleagues at the HOE
man House for their vessel, tho OLDHAM,
which also sails at o'clock for Rotterdam;
The leavctaking was very affecting anu
the Irish compa.riots, O'Brien and Diil9i,
Rugged each other and kissed each oiher
In parting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
IMPROVEMENT OF HE JAMES.
Tho streams Channel to 80 S1ade Deeper
and Narrower.

Mr.. c. P. +. Burewyn, the engineer in
charge OF tho James River Improvement,
has returned from Washington, where ne
went TO confer with Colonel ". T. Craig
hill. the chief engineer, The principal OBJ
ject OF his visit was TO lay before Colonel
Craiehil the bids recently submitted Tor
building ietties. blasting rock. dredging
and other work in connection with the I'M
proyemeut of the stream. IL viii proba-
bly, be q week or ten days before the con-
tract IS given ont.
There we're several bidders and the tig-
ures varied considerably. Taking it as a
whole the bid of 1ir. G. ID. Langhorne was
the lowest submitted, but the figures OF
Others were uu r his On some OF the items.
lie will perhaps be given the, entire, coz
tract though il may be decided TO divide
the work.
The amount APPROPRIATED Tor the next
two years is S2OO. go. and unless Congress
adds 10 this the operations VIII nave 70 De
conducted on a limited scale. The work
for which proposals have been received IS
between the Randolph fats and Dutch
Gap. and looks 10 the strengthening OF the
ietties and TO narrowing aud deepening
the channel. Not q great deal Of stone
viii be blasted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

- It's hardly necessary
Surrs AsD oven 70 mn, at gu,
OTHER THINGS. better than we can tell
you what you neod-
and you surely won't be blind enough to your
own interests 70 SKIP past US II you're out TO
buy or look either. Our stock Is 70 complete I;
doesn't leave room for any improyement-in
merit or price. We've some novelties ths got
along late that you'll wan, to see.
The FURNISHINGS on tho same floor put the
essentials in this line before you to your best
convenience. No "Ouis r-Cniorwoar, Ha-
bordashory - everything that comes in this
strain youl find over IN this corner. It's
busy nook because the best things are thore
cheaper thsn anywhere else IN town. In fact.
hats the case tho whole house over.
A. sAKs AND COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
MRMoRAxpul


NEW Yonx. December la--Arrivsd out; VIZ
cossin. Mes fsst Tee uscrpooi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
The Importance of One Vote.
nv ,.,ag,.rh 10 the Dsspatch.l

CoxooRp. N. H.. December i2.-Ihe re
count Of votes IN the Somerswofth sena-
torial district made to-day resulted; ITO
hibition and scattering, y; Parsnley iSt-
publican), 2,03l; Felker lDemocfat', s'iUs:
Included in Parshley's vote IS ballot cast
in somersworth with an Imperfect deSigpa-
crafts contend that this vote should not
have been counted and that felker IS
elected, hasing the requisite majority
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
An Assignment Claimed to BE Fraudulent.

NV ORLEANS, La. December l2.-Ihe
Tincs-Dem0craes Helena ark special
saws. Attachments were issued to-day on
Avery & Simms, doing business at OsceOla,
Blvtheyille. and Frenchman's Bayou, Ark,
as follows Rice, Silk & Co., $1,000; \. Is.
TreadweI & Co. Memphis, 5000; ". &.
GAGE 4 Co., Memphis, $1,000; Sohaab
Clothing Company. st. Louis, $1,000.
Avery q Co. had previously made an az
sienment. but these creditors now claim
that the assignment was fraudulent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
FEprRAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Str. Franks Bm Agreed Upon In Com
miuoe-A New Idea from Mr. Iillman.
iBy Telegraph % the DispatshI

10y telegraph % the Dlspal'hl
WASHINGTON. December The reap
p1ruonuent hill. based on a representation
O. 10 members Of the House OF kepreson-
t4uyes originally, proposed by Mr. FRANK,
81 Missouri. has been fayorably acted on
b. the House Committee on Census, ana
vlll be reported to the House to-day or
tomorrow by Chairman Dunnen The
agreement 10 report tho oil was mani
nous. although Mossrs. HOLMAN and NH
man reserved the right 10 vote Tor differ
cut number than $50. The only vote taken
was on a motion made by Mir. Holman 10
ir the number at S32, aud 1t found no
second.
Mr. Tllman is in favor Of House COM
posed of I've on SIX hundred members ana
O senate Of six members from each state,
aud Will probably make n speech IN suppott
Of bis views when tho reapportlonment ON
comes mp. He made q strong speech IN
committee when the matter Was under dis
cussiOn, and the members say his remT ks
VII certainly be interesting The bi!i WIZ
be brought up ~ the house at an early DAY.
u the claims Of New York city or Brook
lyn with respect u the census should DO
iaYorably acted upon the House VIII be ~
creased by the necessary additional repre-
scntatlon.
REPORTED TO THE HOUSE.
Mr. Dunnell subsequently, reported the
hll 70 the House. IL notes the changes
that win be effected, aud says that from
tbs aggregate population Of the United
mates the COMMITTEES snbstTacted the az
eregate population Of the District OF Co
iumbia and Of the Territories Of Oklahoma
aud Utah. The remainder was 81, $50, 1873.
With this number Of different ratios
SsIs obtained by taking as a diyisor any
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
COTTON.
Market steady.
QUOTATIONS.
hIDDLlSg. &c.
Low hiDDLisG. SIC.
Good ORDINARY, BE-.
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
lRepor.ed for tho Dispatch.l

IRepor.ed for tho Dispatch-l
DEcssssB IL 1880.
The loose saios we're large today with good
~ attendance Of buyers, and II tho latter were
regularly and puDctuslly on tho loose breaks
is would improve our market aud encourage
planters still further. To-day there was q very
fair proportion OF fine grades Of dsrks, tor which
fail prices were paid Among higher prices ct
Crenshaw's we're: Sold for George Bond 400
pounds at ti3: @. d. Bsnyao, i,095 pounds az
sia7s-the highest dark brown tbis season ;
George Suckols i,sso pounds at siaB: Boifng
Harris. l35 pounds at ti05o; Mrs Joseph Led
better. 30 pounds 81 1880. AL the shove were
Hanover county tohaccoA From PowhAtaa
Bmil stratton sold 1880 pounds at sl2 and J.
NJ caubell two iots--2,3e0 pounds ~ Si12o ana
aisO pounds AZ fd24 ings and CON-
moa grades dragged and were slighay
lower. Much tobacco Was considerably out Of
order Az planters with good stocs we're well
pleased. Good to fne shippins. stemming a.
manufacturing leaf Is active and saiss to-day
highest OF the season ON an average Notvtth-
standirg the prejudice against onssacker dsrk
tobaeeos. some planters have improved their
ssed and crop - that u hAs become standard
among the best shipping grsdss made whiis
the p>rfsctly Developed oronoko commands Ne
fullest pricss from eli kinds - Competitors
There 10 q prevalent opinion among tobacco
men .ha, pricos viii look up after ths hoiidsys.
especially in bright sobacco which Of late vesks
hss ruled ratherduh
Auction offerings - vhaass y pacsasss -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Fatal Railway Accident.

ATLANTA, Ga, Deceuber IA north
bound freight train on the East tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia road left the trask
to-day on the curve four miles from At
lanta and two men were killed slorgan
TIndall, engineer. and negro orakcmah
named Dock Gray. w. #. Ferris, fireman.
was probably fatally injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Gepjy Asked 70 Open the Throttle and Let
the Big show Go.

10y telegraph 20 the D5paicn.l
WtWIsGTov. December 12.-T. w. Pal
NOR, president and -. BUtterw0fth sccrc-
tary Of Che World Fair Commission. and
). ". Peck. of the local directory, waited
on tho President this morning and request 3
ga that hc issue q formal proclamation in-
Niting foreign Governments Do participate
IN tho Worlds Far. They submitted
documents 60 prove that all the requisite
conditions prescribed by the act of
Congress had been fully compiled
WITH. These requirements are, briefly,
that the grounds and buildings are pro
Vdad for; that tho Illinois corporation bas
secured tho required 100000, and that
the necessary rulcs md regulations have
been prepared. The President received
them cordially and assured thom that the
proclamation would be- promulgated as
soon a5 The Necessary i0rmalitlos shall have
been observed. flo said that hc would at
once refer the papers in the matter 10 the
Attorney General for au opinion as 10 Their
suhueucy. and that Che proclamation
would pc issued a5 soon as he was officially
advised that such Is the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

PARIS. December AT is the intention
OF the Government 30 construct an en-
trenched camp at TOul. Department.
Meurthe, on the railway from Paris %
Strasburg. The defonces Of the camp VIII
be- such that il will DO capable Of resisting
"a strong German artillery force.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
NPw yoRK COTTON FUTURES.
NORFOLK PEANUT MARX RT.
A Crash Ia Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, o., December II. The Davis
Platform-Binder Company of this city,
engaged IN manufacturing haryesters ana
binders, to-day went into the hands OF A.
n. Johnston as receiver. The assets arc
said 20 10 800 600: tho liabilities, ssO.-
600. The embarrassment il only tempo
rsry. and il due to poor collections and
inability for the past two months 10 secure
the usual bank accommodations ON ac-
count Of the stringency IN the money
rn.rkat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Carpct-Raggers or soaiawags or Both.
lRr fnIArrnnh tn the nIanntch1

W,enIyoTov. ID. c., December ID
Among the Presidents callers thismornlng
WIS q committee of citizens from Florida
headed by John n. Mizel, Collector Of
Customs no Pensacola. who explained that
thcy were az Washington 10 assist in secur-
ing the passage Of The election bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
4 nrlchienn nans susnen.,..

CHICAGO, December IA special dis
patch from Fast Tawas, Mich, SAYS: The
doors of J. W. Schnacks bank were closed
today. and the sign hung out Closed
SUSPENDED. " Sehnack IS away aud no
parficulars OF the failure are obtainahle.
Me supposed cause of the suspension -
tha Potts failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

Policemen Otey and Brown, Of the First
district. last NIGHT arrested Spott King
(coiored) on the charge Of cutting James
Holmes. another negro man. The DIM
Guilty which led 10 the arrest occurred last
Saturday night at 0 churcn iair near Iun-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Fnlnl Trplo.ion of a Hollrr. 3.

WHEELING, W. Va. December 12.-The
boiler of j. w. Lees saw-mill, three miles
from Mountain-Lake Park, was blown
~ Yesterday, instantly killing John
KING and dangerously iniuring John
p. ours, Kingsley Lee. and james List.
The accident was caused by one OF the
pl,tes blowing out Of the boiler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

TOND0N DoCOmOUf IZ.-N WlBVH IVTEIT0-.
with copies Of the anti-Pmncll edition OF
Y'DHf9 ireland WAS driven 20 the kings
bridge railway station to-day II Deihg me
triII,tio, in South Ireland As the wagon
drew mn M the station two men, one OF
whom had his face covered with q mask
81 no other with a drawn revolver,
go unon the vehicle and compelled
H. liver TO proceed with bis load to
island bridge. When they arrived upon
the bridge the two men flung all the pa
pers into the Lily river.
srR1anroUr ANTI-PABNEIL PAPER.
Tovbox. December 12,-Ihe Mccarthy
fo.fion If the Irish party have decided 70
establish o halfpenny evening paper III
Dubliu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

URINARD. Died, at his residence, no
q south Cherry street, at 1915 O'clock,
December ~, 1880. SIMON DkINARD, IN
the sixty fifth year Of bis age.
Funeral notice in Sundays paper.
WOODSON.- Died. at the residence ~
DR.. j. II. 4. Mcdowell, Reagan Fails
county. Tex. December o, 1870, WILLIAM
KENNEDY WOODSON, late Of Hanover
county. Va. aged aboutfoTty- years. .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
DKcsB.E u, 1890
OFFERINGS.
WHgAr.-21 bushels.
CORE-0gs bushels.
OArs.--I,00e bushels
PK8s.-e0 bushels.
MILL-OFFAf--20 tons.
SAILS.
WuEAr.-20 bushels.
COES.-590 bushels.
QUOTATIONS..
WBEAr.-Iongborry, 90casl mixed, soag9c.
shor.berrY, s9asS.
COgs. White, 52ai0c. mixed, 51a59c.
OATs.-Ni1ed. MAKO
kYE-13a1sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
LIE mARKe-BAlN TRIAL.
4 verdict Of Guilty-Sentence Ten Years
and Eight Months imprisonment.
Especial telegram TO the DlspHtchl

HIcKsroRn. Va, December 12.-The trial
of Carleton II. Marks for the killing of n.
Nj. BAN. of Sussex, ended to-day 10y the
iury returning q verdict Of guilty aud FIX
INC the punishment at ten years and eight
months in tho rcnitentiary. On the hrst
trial the sentence had been for ten years.
The eicht months were added TO cover the
time during which Marks has been out on
bail. There is some talk about counsel Tor
Marks applying for new trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
BANKRUPT AND A OEFAUtTsR.
But lie Is Tar Beyond the Reach OF Human
Punishment.
IPy toloeraph to the pispstchl

NY toIoETNUn % NU' VI'F"'NNsI
TrFTN, O.. December u Representative
Rrnnt. who died Sunday night, was bank:
rupt and defaulter. Tie was treasurer O.,
Venice Township, and his shortage VII
amount to 81. 900, nearly al Of which viii
have To be made good 10y his bondsmeni.
Ills liabilities amount to $4,000. WITH
assets not exceeding $1,000. There are a
number of preferred claims, and aside rom
these the creditors will not realize beyond
so cents ON the dollar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

4 taken In. BishssI tstso; t~sst stss-sss'
rage. Gls7.
Loose ssies at snccsoe warehouse to-day,
sI.ssj pounds; highest. siaS; lowest, soc ~
week, 4i.-.ss pounds: highest, si2sc lowest &c
AZ cresshaws warehouse today, $40 poueos:
highest, fia:5: lovess, &C.: for week, ei.eO
pounds: highest tjs.s; lowest, 2sc total sales
$3.50 pounds
Revenue colisc,ionsi Cigars and ctearettes'
n .ssaS: tobacco. sa.siipD--totsl, ts.1i%-
Private sales: Fipers, II !. wrappers, Ii--ioss''
q hogshesfa II
sales for iss, week were 1910 posnds; hisn-
est price, sis50; Lowest, sec per hunafse
weight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
RICHMOND TERMINAL.
III, Present Onioers Reflected Dividend
neclared-GOuld fnterosted.
lRr tnlegrnnh @ the nispatsh.l

NFw YoRK. December PA meeting u
Tho 1}iohmond Terminal directors was held
today for organization, all the members OF
the board being present except II. b; Plant.
Tho old officers were reelected. Besides
other important business which was trans
acted the regular dividend Of 25{ per cent.
on preferred stock was declared. PAYABLE
as usual. January 10th. JAY Gould, Sidney
Dillon, Abram 5. Hewitt, and other mem-
bers were present and showed marked IL
terest IN tue property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

irepor, Was also submitted IA regard 10
ll. rropascd Involvement of She Western
Branch o., tho Elizabeth rver IA Virginia.
IA.-i likewise declared 90 be unworthy
0. Improvement. The statement Is made
la. she Western Branch Is tidal stream
about nine miles long and empues INTO
Norfolk harbor two miles below the lunc-
uou oi the Eastern aud Southern branches.
Tho engineer speaks of tLe hne. tru't-
lrms along the banks of the western.
Branch. and concludes az follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES OF THE WORLD
Prices for Money. Bonds. Stocks. Grain,
Tobacco, Cotton, g.. and In Con-
pection Herewith tho Wes-
;her Indications

Ivy telegraph to tbs pispsich.l
- WASHINGTON, December n-Fors-
rlo cas-, for virginia and North Carolina:
Colder and fair weather; norIherly
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13


sr Louis. No., December i2-Flour quiet
ami nrrn WhesL No. 2, cssh, ias95c. May, s0b
aggHc July, ssysc. BID. Corn, No cash, 81 Sc.
Decent er 50sc. May. 5lhasltc. Oats, 70. =
cash. axe. asked: May. 49,. Whisky, HiL
Provisions dull and depressed.
CINCINNATI.
CIScfSSArI December i2-ilour in fair de-
maud. Wheat nrm: No. rod, gyayyse Corn
No. mixed, 52Ra53c. Oats-So. mixed, ~ &c.
Pork strong 81 go lard nrm at t.DstoIe
Bulk -moats easy a. s5Af5.bO. Bacon nominal OF
$3.50. Whiskey firm AZ ti.N.
WILMINGTON.
wilmington, n. G.. Decomber la-1urpen-
tine steady at Boo. HOsln nrm. strained.
si.l0; good strained. ti.lh Tar nrm ~ 'Lo1
Crude turpon:ine nrm: hard, iLD; JelloH-
DIP aud virgin, also.
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES.
Nsw YORK December Ii.--Cotton Net receipts.
gBJ bales: gross, LGs3 tAie4 Futures closed quot
aud steady. Hales. 5000 bales December,
t900ai902; January. fs.iiata.lg; February,
1919; March. 1a3Oaf9.N April. fatssi9D;
May. sQtg; June. fg.G1asA6s. July, fa13asa1o;
August. i91sas97g; september, 81 OasSa2
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET
lRoported for tho Dispsich.l
DECEMBER f2-MarSet guict Saier OF 80 bage
reported az 3a3Ac Prime, IS. extra prime,
36c.: fancy. 5Sc. spanish, 2axAc.i factory
hand picked, 8Ha4Ec
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
The schooner Kenyon Sunk.

NEw YoHK. December l2.-The schooner
Stella M. kenyon, Captain Dodge, from
Barren Island for Savannah. with phos-
phate. grounded on ths bar of Barren
island TINS morning, spraug aleak, and
SINK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

Fry against Leslie. Further argued by
J. w. Foster. Esa.. for plaintiff in error
and Colonel Z. II. Lee Tor defendant in en-
ror and submitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
M'FARLANO-PFElFER- DUNGAN-WORK.
Tho Peculiar and Disastrous Methods Of
the Quartcttc-WorlS Imprisoned.

fltH NHIOEfN NA I'd N.." ltlHHIA.aAsi
PrurAprfrrlA. Pa. December 12.-George
T.. Work. who wa. tho master mind I'D the
work of the Observation-Disclosures
.rrJIoafe which. 10 g. alleged wrecked tic
Bank OK America and the American Lilo
Insurance Company. Wa arrested Thurs
day night on 70 warrant sworn out by Dis
tr-rt-Att0mav Allen, ami 9t % hearing To-
day n d,fauit of 10000 bail was commit
ted 30 Moyamels.ng prison. The DIS
trict Attorney also sNOre out warrants Tor
the arrest OF Statc-~cu4tOr john D. Mo
Tarlaud. Louis pfeif,r. and james :. Dun
gan. blt Work was tno only one OF the
number that the constable could find.
The warrant Oh which Work wasarrestot
CHARGES him with rohypothecatng stock
and conspiracy IN defraul tho depOsltOrs
and others Interested ~ tho Bank ~
America. The warrant also charges him
with similar offences IN connect IN with
tho American Life Insurance Company.
Senator MctWllue was president OF mo
American Life Insurance Company and
vice-proaIdeut of the Bank OF America.
Louis T.. Pleifer was president 81 the bank
and vice-presideut of the insurance cOmpa-
ny, and DUNCAN was cashier OF Ine ns ans;
Work held the position Of assistant
adviser o. Senator McFarlane. The
peculiar and disastrous financial
methods of the quartctte reached
thc climax last spring, and when they
could no longer Doe concealed the bank sus-
pended and the insurance company assign
cd "a few DAYS later. Hundreds of people
lost their an by the ruin Oi the two ln5ll-
tuti9ns. and when tho full truth Of the
manner i'm which the crash was brought
about was learned the greatest indignation
was expressed against the officers Of the
companies Senator McFarlane disappear,
ed and has never returned. Ptefer aud
DUNCAN were arrested charged with rcceiy-
ing deposits after they knew tho bank was
insolyout. aud an Indictment ON that
charge is still pending against them. Since
that time an expert accountant has beeuat
work examining the books, and it was upon
discoveries made by him that tho District
Attorney issued the warrants for the arrest
OF the quartette OF bank-wreckers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
M4HRIAGES.

POWERS WARREN Married on No.
vember Is, 1890, sc the Bacons-Castle Bap-
tst church, by Rev. w. l.. Richards. Mr-
ROBERT LER POWERS TO Miss III. JE.S-
sIE WARREN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
TWO pa. EvGEas paowYED.
Thousands of Dollars In Ashes.
m ,.ro0rnrth N fha nfeuafrh.l

NAcoSA, TExAs, December 12.-Six busi-
ness-houses and almost their entire stocks
were burned to-day. Loss, $4,000; in
surance, S23, 000. Several other houses
were damaged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Down with Their Boat and Drowned.

JERSEY CRY, n. j.. December l2.-The
tue-boat yendercook sank in fifteen too ,i;
and Steward Brown went down with the
tug and were drowned.