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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
THE LARGEST CARGO OF GRAIN.
street Railway to he Completed in Four
Months-Ouarautine Contest,

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.]
NEWPORT News, December 19.-The
largest cargo Of grain in bushels that ever
lett Hampton Roads was carried from TINS
port yesterday by the steamship Cape
Comino, Captain Burnup, for London. III
consisted of 203, 637 bushels of oats. Other
shlps have taken cargoes of nearly 100, 100
during the week. The elevator is still full.
and Superintendent Upshur says that there
is no likelihood of o letting up soon.
TIE STREET RAILWAY.
The rails for the street railway tor this
CITY have been ordered and are expected
here early next week. Mr.. Daring, who
now owns the franchise, has entered into
an agreement to have the line III good
working order in four months from to-day.
Horses will be used at first, but MIR. Oar
ling hopes to introduce electricity before
the winter closes. Thy line will be several
miles long. About three fourths of mile
of track have already been LAID.
Y. II. c. A. MEETING.
An interesting meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association was held last
night in the new rooms in the Ivy build
ing. The following officers were elected:
President. . George Is. West; Nlce-Presl-
DENT Dewitt Crane; Treasurer, T.. j. Bar
ham Recording Secretary, b. W. Crump;
Corresponding Secretary, W. ii. Landon.
The directors are w. j. helms. Robert L.
Orr, w. L. Rouse, j. NJ. Curtis, h. ii.
Power. w. +. Barrett, j. j.. Marye, DR.,
Edwin Philips, and j. Z. Williams.
NEW FREIGHT PIER.
It's noted that work will soon be COM
menced on the new Chesapeake and ONO
freight pieri in this city. 1t will be adouble--
decker and will: it is said, be constructed
mainly OF iron. .,,.
The communicable contest is still the
all-absorbing topic on the streets and IN
the offices. The friends of Judge Peek
claim that he has made no deal about
the matter. while the advocates OF Graf
ford's claims say that he has DIR. Gillian
Yesterday started out petition and sue
ceeded in securing O number OF slgners.
DIR. Crafford IS probably ahead. although
no one can tell what the result Will be.
Personal.
Colonel G. Nj. Braxton is still confined
to his residence by Influenza.
MIR. |. Eugene White, who has charge or
the construction force employed IN laying
mines for the water-works, Will leave To-
dav for New York, to be gone until after
the holidays.
Fuller. OF Raleigh, n. O., IS visiting MISS
Kate Poe, of this CITY,.
Mrs. ID. S. Jones, wife of the President
of the Board of Trade. is back from
visit to friendsin Philadelphia.
n b. Parker, the Chesapeake and Ohio
agent, is sick with the influenza.
ID. j. Callahan, chief clerk at the eleva-
tor. has been sick for three weeks with
influenza. Manager Livingston, of the
Warwick, is also down with It,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
Williamsburg Personals.

u,orrespondence OF the Richmond Dlspatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, December l9.-Judge
SYDNEY Smith, who has been down with
the grip for some time, is still confined to
the house. ,,,,.
MIR. Ii. b. Smith. treasurer. of William
and Mary College, who also has suffered
an attack of the grip, is out and this
morning was at his desk at the college.
Miss Estelle Smith, Palace Square Is
down with pneumonia, superinduced by
His Honor Mayor Henley. who has been
improying lately, was taken down again
last night with chill. and to-day IS quite
sick.
records Office, was here yesterday 10 SEQ
Colonel b. S. Ewell and President, Lyon
Tyler on business connected with MS
Mir and Mrs. Henley T. Jones and Miss
Marion Jones are all down with the ma
tional complaint, the grip. They have
been " housed most Of the week. :.
Mrs. William Gait and Miss Mary Gait,
Of Norfolk, are here to-day 70. attend
the funeral OF their relative, Miss ia
Mr. Fred Pease, of West Point, Va, is
here TO attend the funeral OF his mother-
in-law, Mrs. Virginia V. Goodman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20

day. was that OF the Mhemarle Fair and
Racing Association against James i. Glea-
son, 20 enforce payment of his assessments
on stocks alleged to have been subscribed
for by Mr. Gleason. who refused payment
on the ground that he bad not subscribed,
and that the signature purporting to be
his was made by some one else and, Win
out his authority. The Jury Jailed to
agree and was discharged.
The funeral Of Mrs. Ruth A. Sinclair
took place from the Episcopal church at
noon to-day.
Captain J. X. Patterson, Of Petersburg
is in Charlottesville visiting friends. -,
Miss Bessie McCue, who has been visit
ing at Professor Peters, has returned 70
her home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
Three ns.psc,ed Ladies Pass Away.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG. Va, December l9-Not
within thirty years has there been so many
deaths recorded here as there has been
within the last forty eight hours.
Mr. Henry Fenton died at the residence
of Nr. Charles Rogers, relative residing
on the south side of town, yesterday at
','eIock; aged about forty-hye. The
funeral will take place from the residence
Of MIR. Rogers at p. NJ. tomorrow and be
conducted by Rev. z. /. Warren, OF the
Baptist church. w.t.,
Anne Goodman, who died at half-past 3
az her residence, on Henry street; aged
S;xtv,nine wears. Tue funeral will take
place from her residence Tomorrow (Sun-
day. at 2 Il. N.
that Of Miss Gabrielle '. Gault, who died
vss ona Of tho Oldest native white resi-
dents Of this place. and was daughter OF
William Gault, who was steward OF the
Eastern Lunatic Asylum.
The funeral will take place from the
Episcopal church tomorrow at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
PoRrLocNsF FRIENDS ENTHUSIASTIC
Delegates Elected to the african MethO-
dist Episcopal General Conference

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
NoRFoIK, December 19.--1he enthusias-
tic friends of Mr.. w. n. Portlock IN the
Berkley section of the county on hearing
of his success before the Democratic eau
Gus IN Richmond last night turned out and
celebrated the occasion by burning bon
fires and firing q cannon salute. Mr.
Portloek's home is near Berkley and be IL
generally popular in the county. He Is
a successful lawyer and has served the
county as clerk of the Circuit Court for
one or more terms aad will make an &C
ceptable Judge
DELEGATES ELECTED.
The delegates to the General Conference
elected by the African Methodist Episco-
pal Zion Conference are J. Nj. b. Holmes,
of Petersburg, and w. w. Blair, OF
Chowan county, North Carolina. The
General Conference meets OF Plttsburo.
Pa, next May. The report on mission s
shows that several of the counties of Viz
gina and North Carolina are greatly in
need of missionaries to preach the Gospel
10 the colored people. Steps Will be taken
by the Conference to increase the MISSION
airy fund and supply the destitute fields.
Judge George ID. Parker, Of the county,
gave evidence to-day of slight improve
nent. He Is, however, very SICK.
BIG FLEET.
The feet at Lambert's Point awaiting
cargoes continues quite large. The coal
shipments from this point have greatly III
creased. and Colonel Lamb expects greater
things in the near future. The shipments
of PocahC coal from the piers this
week amounted $40 tons. Last month
the shipments reached 1868 tons, ana
with good weather the month OF Decem-
Der will show larger figures.
For the week ending yesterday Norfolk
received 30 057 bales of cotton, West Point
Is. l6s bales, and Newport News 757 bales.
Rev. II. q. Miller, pastor of Armstrong
Memorial church. IS reported very lll at
his home in Berkley.
Fletcher Wrench, who shot his wife, has
waived examination and been sent on to
court and bailed n the sum OF Sl,OOO Tor
appearance.
MANY leading business-hOu5es complain
of a dulness in trade, something unusual
at the holiday season.
The old United States corvette wyoming
has been placed IN Rotten Row at the
yard, where she will end her days.
TIE GRIP IL PORTSMOUTH.
One of the physicians of Portsmouth
savs he has seventv-fve houses on his
visiting list from the grip alone, and 1t IS
estimated that 1000 persons are suffering
nom this disease in that city. All this
section is similarly afflicted.
Work is progressing rapidly on the new
knitting-mills on the Polndexter property
opposite the nayy-yard. All Of the foun--
dation has been laid. This IS the second
enterprise OF the kind IN Berkley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
-NtLLltNcE DAILY ORGAN.
resilient Butler's Queer Criticisms-Des-
gsrateTisht-NO Bar-Rooms.

resilient Butler's Queer Criticisms-Des-
gsra,eIisht-NO Bar-Rooms.
.aseace Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
a.EH. n. c., December 19.--The Ali
" establish a daily paper here as
'' 81. january as possible. Many circu-
-' o. regard 10 II are being sent out. IL
'- .e only daily organ of the order
..-l'Ty. The members OF the ALL
3D." a- ged 10 support this new
..-.1 Butler, the president Of the
Alliance, Is out in an attack on tue
-.-;.- VaIch the Democratic SPECIAL
'.. u ten issued early this month.
----.t.les II as harmless and super
@ lJleutty and declares that the
..a- .. tue Democrats which ordered II
'.- Nas unnecessary. He goes on 10
..e people VIII act when the time
llat Il any compromises are 20
. they will avail themselves OF
asserts that the committee was
-, --.. .s-l-d 20 speak for the people
DEsPERATE HIGHT.
.s las been received Of desperate
....- llnbeIlGud county. William and
simpson were fighting in a public
-- l-s latter shot William, and then
'' q William. thinking his father
y sounded, rushed III with a knife.
attacking Sam. The latter
---. p. tle death, and IN few minutes
'.-...- Octave, his nephew. 10 the heart.
oTHER MOTIFS.
ctas Durham Farmers Alliance Tobacco
-ta-' Las declared a dividend OF ~ per
-s'. tie Is 20 have no bar-rooms after
''---iy I.t. IL has now thirteen, each
s.-s $1,000 q year icense-taI this AL
- ~ Tue maintenance OF the puoiic
ttI.-
.. 4-s people Of Oxford have presented
drummer evangelist. Bill flie. with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
ISAAC HELD,
" ARES
AT
KAUFM ANN ( Co. S,
corner Fourth and Broad streets.
600 BROAD STREET

We show very handsome variety OF Christ
mas Goods which are specially adapted for Just
such present as you wolld like to make.
You are invited 10 come and inspect our dis
play Of these ornamental as we'll as useful
presents, which are marked in plain figures and
consist Of the newest designs in ALBUMS,
WORK-BASKErs, FRAMES FOR CABINET
PHOTOS, Hush CASES with Toilet Fittings,
oXIDIZED CASES with Smokers Fittings, MO-
ROCCO CASES with Manicure Fitting, PLUSH
AND OAK CASES with complete Shaving Out
1T, woRK-BoXEs, PORTABLE WRITING
DESKS, LEATHER Neutrality-suspicious..
LEATHER CASES with Toilet Fittings for
travelling purposes, wHISK-HoLDERs, JEWEL
CASES, GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF BOXES,
PERFUME CASES AND SETS. FANCY CUT
GLASS BOTTLES, OAK AND WALNUT UP
RIGHT SMOKING SETS, SILVER SMOKING
SETS, MoUCHIoR CASES, DRESSER TIDES,
LACE SETS, PAPER-HANGERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20

~ Us Mite playmate whsie out hunting
49,, "sVus SIX months ago and has been In iaii
p,'Sss apce Tho prisoner lives near High
LINT he lisa bright little fellow and du-
,ssR me trial he dad not seem 20 realize
' llv iaet That be was on trial tor has life.
"a az s. evioenoe against him. however, show.
20 IRON the start that the shooting wac
eensEely, accidental. The Jury we're out
my snort while and brought in vor-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20

tCorresp0ndence OF the Richmond Dlspatchl
WINDSOR, n. c.. December f9.-Curtis
TAYLOR, negro man, had one Of bis hands
and arms cut very badly in the gun of Mr..
Il. {. Bajemore, in town, to-day. His
other hand was cut in the same way two
years ago and he was unable to use it FOR
nearly six months. 1t Is thought that his
arm will have 10 be Gmputated this time.
Curtis is one of the most industrious
and well-bebaved negroes in TINS CON-
munlty and is highly thought Of 10y the
Hptpl4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20

IYyoHpuRo, Va, December i9.-Oscar
Williams, a negro man, was snot ana very
danaerously hurt tonight by u negro
woman named Caroline Williams, proprle-
tress OF snaek-house on Ninth ssIeet;;
The noae aud lodged in tho back Of his
head The shooting, il is claimed, was acct
dental. "a f,ho
SIXTH district for the week was Sl9,oS6.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
SUITABLE PRESENTS.

SILK MBRELLAs-special prices-s1.25,
also, e., $3.50, So 80, and 81 Don't fail
10 see our stock Of Umbrellas.
NULL APRONS, many patterns, Poe. Apiece
RUSSIAN HAIR MUFFS, soc.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S INEQUALITY
INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, l5c. apiece,
worth 25c.;
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, beautiful initials, 80,
75c., and 81. See window display.
EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS, 10 and
121Rc.;
NULL EMBROIDERED TIES, 10, 10, and 25c. !;
WINDSOR TIES, extra wide, 25c.;
TECK and PUFF SCARFS, 25 and 40c.;
SILK EMBROIDERED SUSPENDERS, Poe.
FLEECED-LINED GLOVES, loo. pair:
LADIES' FINE MlTTS, 19c a pair;
KID GLOVES, so, zoe, and S1-new limo Just
opened;
LINEN LUNCH 5ETS--Napklns and Cover to
match-s2.50, SO, $3.50, and 81 set-a
suitable Christmas present.;
EXTRA-LARGE TIED-FklNGE TOWELS, 25c.
apiece;
REMNANTS CHECK MUsLINs, worth 12I9c.,
only size;
REMAINS 'YARD-WIDE FRENCH PER-
GALES, worth 1896, only loo. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
AAlcl1 nls1lLeRles SEIZED.
ape Of An the MooDsbIners But One
bishop Watson Very M.

SPECIAL telegram 70 the Dispat''h.l
"1LE1g. n. c.. December 1a.--Tbe reye-
-. Collector here to-day received news
'-s srlzure Of three illicit distilieries'
80 sampson county. They were ops-
r. Ply Euoch Dudley (near Beamons
@ loads, 3. q. j.. Daughtcry NEAR
.g2.Lyj and Walter McDrhaghon lneaf
4, ,AoAA Cross Roads,. All the moon
i-.-ia cave MeDTaugh0n escaped cap
bsaop Watson, of the Protestant Epis.
g4l Diocese Of East Carolina, is very sick
BEAUFORT county and has been forced 70
e-.s. bis appointments for his Lpiscopa'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
DOES MAYsvlLLE WANT LIQUOR?
Coming Contest Between "Wets" aud
"Drys "-Their Golden Wedding.

"Drys "-Thetr Golden wedding
fCorrespondence Of the Richmond DisDaich.l
ScorrsvuIK, VA, December IAN
eifort is being made TO authorize the sale
Of Intoxicating liquors again in the Mays
VILE Courthouse district, IN buckingham
comfy. An election for that purpose VIII
he held at the Courthouse next Monday.
rho "Wetsn are confident Of success THIS
time. but IL Il believed by many that
il will be a bad thing for the village II the
"Wets carry it..
Mrs. M. j. Harris, who has been soiourn-
iva i'm New York city for several months
with a nephew, has returned home.
AS Christmas approaches business seems
N be smartly improving. A good deal OF
freight has been brought 70 TINS polnI ior
shipment during the past few days.
LEASED THE MILLS.
Mr.. John G. Tompkins, of Glendower,
son of the late James Il. TOmpkins, has
Ieasad the fne mills at Warren, built and
toryosriy owned by ". ID. Yompkins az
protber Richmond. The property has
been thoroughly repaired by the present
The The golden wedding" of Rev; and
Ma Thomas 4. Locke will be celebrated
az tbe "rectoryn near Glendower on
Monday. 2ist. Rev. Mr.. Locks has been
rector OF ST. Johns Episcopal church here
Tor many years, and Is much beloved by
the people OF his parish.
Postmaster NJ. Il. Gault IS still very
low with but little hope of his recovery.
The Grip has been very general for some
weeks past, but is beginning to subside
now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
The Federal House.

WASHINGTON, December 19-HoUsE.-It
being understood that there would be but
short session of the House this morning
the attendance Of members was very small !:
The Committee on Rules held a brief
meeting and determined TO report to the
House a rule empowering the Speaker to
appoint committees corresponding to
those of the last House with the following
changes. The membership of the Com
mittee on Ways and Means to be increased
from thirteen to fifteen members; the
Ouadro-Centennial Committee from nine
TO eleven members; the Committee on In
dian Depreciation Claims to be dispensed
with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
ral. coyIe Attempis % suielde.

prrrnsguaG, Va, December 10. Pat.
Coyle. white painter, swallowed an
ounce Of iaudanum Mt IL ocloek tonight,
e'.d yhvsieinns are now at work on hun
st the city Jail with little prospects of
saving his life No cause is assigned for
the deed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
JgeFeesoN DAVIS MONUMENT.
The Press Association WIN Turn over me
Funds TO the Richmond Organization
From Our Regular Correspondent

l1IOfn OuT heRulaf IDIItepohtph'S
WASHINGTON, d. c., Decemberl9..Mayor
Ellyson. Mr.. J. @. Dickerson, president OF
the Board OF Aldermen, and General Pey-
ton Wise, of Richmond, arrived mere TO-
day TO confer with members OF the E1ecu-
tive Committee appointed some time ago
by the Southern Press Association TO RAISE
funds for the erection of the Jefferson
Davis monument at Richmond.
IL will be remembered that when TINS
press association was first formed IL was
with this sole purpose then in view, but 1t
has since been regularly organized rs tine
Southern Press Association for the collec-
ton and distribution Of news. Messrs.
Ellyson. Wise. and Dickerson came here TO
confer with Mr. J. L. Weber. of the Charles
ton Nel6s and Courier. appointed by the
Southern Press Association to take charge
of the collection Of funds for the DAVIS
monument, and Mr.. Cunningham, OF the
Nashville American, general manager OF the
ASSOCIATION referred TO as originally organ
lied.
HEARTY Co-orERAT1oN.
They met these gentlemen to-day and
invoked the aid of the ASSOCIATION, ana IL
is said there is no trouble on their part IN
securing the hearty cooperation OF the
association, and the rest is mere matter
of detail. Messrs. Weber and Cunning
nam expressed Willingness " 1872,
rate, and il is believed that the funds
already collected by the ASSOCIATION
will be turned over to the Richmond
organization of which Messrs. Ellyson;
Wise and Dickerson are members, ana
who constitute the committee appointed
to attend to the matter. The actual
turning over of the funds, however, VIII
require formal action on the part OF the
Press Association at the general meeting
to be held at birmingham, Ala, IN May
next.
The amount contributed so far in cash
TO the Southern Press Association tund,
and which Is on deposit in various banks
throughout the South, is between Sl,5O0
and 60 600. The subscription pledged and
not yet collected is much larger.
Mr. Cunningham will go from here direct
to Texas to solicit subscriptions IN that
State.
THE CALL Deferred.
Mayor Ellyson also expected to call to-
day with DIR. Curry on Hon. w. l.. Wilson
10 tender the presidency OF Richmond Col
lege, as per the request of the Board of
Trustees, but Mr.. Wilson was not IN the
city and the matter bad TO be deferred.
MIR Ellyson left on the evening train for
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
a cottou-Gin Destroyed by Fire,


NORFOLK. Va, December 1e.-Ihe, cot
ton-gin of DR.. w. II. Daughtrey, at Joy,n-
ersyille. Southampton county was de-
stroyed by ERE yesterday, together with q
lot Of baled cotton. Loss, 1850; partially
me
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20

The Journal having been read and ap-
proved, on motion of Mr.. McMillin, OF
Tennessee, q concurrent resolution was
agreed to providing for a holiday recess
from Wednesday the 23d instant until
Tuesday the 5th proximo.
Mr.. McMillin, from the Committee on
Rules, reported o rule designating the
committees of the House and the member
ship thereof. The method of designa-
ting the chairman Of any committee was
changed in this. that formerly IN the event
of the death of chairman the second
member succeeded to the Office, whereas
now the appointment of the chairman is
given to the Speaker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
covington's New Depot.
fNk..2.eee.

IoUoIFHI EO1OsE"7E7 ~ Vt -,
CoyrsGros, Va, December ie.-The new
railroad depot was used to-day for the nrst
Hon. Frank Lyman. Of Brooklyn. Is here
for some days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
Lllns wlnnsla pa,l. Aeqals,sa.

GofiesDondsnee Of the Ricnmond Dispatcn.l
,pfEtssBoBo', N. c., December is.---ine
H.. u Winfield Davis. Q. mere boy %
I.','e or thirteen years o. age, came ~
''~Ioay. Young Davis shot ana kiiioo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
HandkerChiefS, HandkerChiefS.

One lot Fancy silk Handkerchiefs, extra quail
ty and pretty, 25c.
chiefs, 2Jc.
one lot Fancy Embroidered Silk Haudker-
chiefs, 90 and 75c.
Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchefs at 12ISc,
1856, 20, 20, 371f, 90, 62l%, Zoe, and 81. az
SJk, 10, 121S, and 1896.
fades Plain Hemsttched Handkerchieis, all
pure linen, 10, 1216, and 1896.
Ladies' Initial Handkerchlefs, 12l8, 90, 20,
Gentiemeu's Initial Handkerchief, pure linen,
Gentlemen's Fancy-Border Hsndkerchiefs, 5,
q GSentiemen's Fancy SIX Hnndkerchlefs, 25,
. GeeintIo'men's SILK MUFFLERs, 75c., 81, s1.25,
sl.5O, Sl.75, and 81 apiece.
Gentiemen's HALF-HOsE at 10, 12JS, 1885
The celebrated wIRE-BUCKLE SUSPEND
ERS, 1874. 90 %, 371s, and DOC.
Mems KID and D0G-SKlN GLOVES, the best
MEN Mems FLEECE-LINED, FUR-ToP GLOVES,
'y Mems Ms CASHMERE GLOVES, SOC.
WOOII EN-KNIr GLOVES, Poe.
Gentlemen's NECKTIkS In great variety as 20
style and colors, zoe. -. -.
Gsutlemen's fine PUFF TIES, SOC.
Gentlemen's FoUR-lN-HAND TIES, 50c.-re-
Ladies' KID GLOVES, excellentquallty, Foster
fastenings, 81. -
Ladies' JERSEY GLOVES, 25, 371S. and Soc
Misses JERSEY GLOVES. 1914, 20, and 25c.
ChIldren's and Ladies' WORSTED MiTrENS,
10. 1915 l62s, 25, and 37l5c.
Ladies FASCINAToRS In plain and beaded
so, Use. and 81.
PALM SOAP, &c. a cake.
FEATHER BoAs at greatly reduced prices.
Some as low as s1.25.
SPLAsHERs. TIDES, BoUFET SCARFs, and
PILLOW sHAMS ia great variety in prices,
styles, and qualities.
OUR STORE WILL BE OPEN EVERY NIGHT TILL 10
O'CLOCK. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
Mr.. ksERNATHY IN NO DANGER.
The Report that He Was Dead FMse-He
Is Able to Sit Up-Wnl Soon BE Out.

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
RALEiGH. n. c., December 19.-Reports
were widely current yesterday and to-day
that Rev. J. 4. Abernathy, the Methodist
preacher shot at Snow Hin by w. F.
Grlmsley, had died. A special tonight
says that Alternately is is no danger, is able
TO sit up, and will be out III few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
BLANKETS AND QUILTS

at prices 70 please You this week.
Calico Comforts at 40, 1Jc., 81, 1925, sL50, 81,
and from this 70 $3.50 apiece.
BLANKETS-A special Offering OF Blankets at
Sl.25, S1.j0 $1.SD 81 80, 1895, $40, and
81. Come and see them.
UNTERPANES.-CO Counterpanes,
worth 35, only SO apiece.
MARSEILLES QUILTS at $3.50, SO, and $3.50
real bargains.
LADIES' and CHILDRFN'S CLOAKS Of all
kinds 20 DO offered this week az SACRIFICE
PRICES.
Special Inducements TO have you buy your
DRESS from us. Call and inspect our stock and
prices OF DRESS GOODS.
Coupons given with every purchase, which en-
title you TO life-size crayon gratis. Specimens
now on exhibition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
m,.,r,aI n GIsa.on'. Cass-PsrsonaI.

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