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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-16
DAVID HARDWOOD,
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
ATTENTION..

Are you in need of Austin white
lime, plaster paris, hair Portland &C.
ment. 1re brick fire clay? If so, ring
M McAllister & Wurzbach, telephone
1853, who arc prepared to quote low
prices, to prompt cash customers
we also have a fine line of groceries.
Give us q trial. 201 s. Alamo St.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-16
ATABARSAIN.

A fine Columbus phaeton buggy; new
only in use short time, can be had at
bargain. Call and see it at M. PigottsE
corner Of Houston and Soledad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
AMERICA BEARS THE HONOR
or Having the Oldest Record of Conferring
the Royal Arch Degree in Masonry.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Dec. 1.-lSpecial.l-
II will be Of much interest to the great body
Of Masous in the State particularly and to the
public generally to know that this country
takes the honor. so long boasted by the
mother country. of having the Oldest record
50 fgr discovered in the world OF eonierrihs
the Royal Arch degree in Masonry, and No
Lodge. of Fredericksburg. furnishes tIat
record.
This fact was brought to light by a historl-
cal sketch Of old No. 4, prepared by Captain >.
J. Quinn last year. IN which that record IN
full is given. This pamphlet found ITS way 20
the library Of that well known Masonic
author. William James Hughan, OF tngiand'
who was so sure the date was mistake no
wrote TO Captain Quinn. requesting hun 10 re-
examine the record and inform HIM OF tie re-
suit of the examination. stating that II the
date named December ~. T53-was correct.
it antedated any record in highlands by nine
years.
This statement gave interest TO the record
that it did not before possess. and IN order 20
establish the correctness OF the date 10 tue
satisfaction OF the English brethren, Captain
Quinn had made photograph OF the recOru
and sent it 20 Mr.. Hughan. pom recep-
tion Of this photograph Mr.. hughan
wrote a lengthy article on Royal Arch
Masonry, acknowledging this as the Oldest
record known. and paying the lodge ana
American Masons high comphIn.e.Rlt, |.
This article WAS published in Ae
Free-Mason.o of London. and also
in pamphlet form, which contains a
FAC smile Of the record as it appears in the
old minute-book of the lodge. The Fred
ericksburg Masons are proud Of their ancient
record. especially SO now that the iact 1S
established that it is older By nine years tnan
any record England can produce, her Oldest
being 1862 in ork.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02

S,s FaANcfsCO, Gu. Dec. The trial OK
.Tohn White late business manager OF the san
francisco Call for embezz.slnent Yesterday
brought out some astonishing disclosures.
White confessed that he had stolen 100000.
most OF which was sunk in horse-racing and
sueculatlou. lie had al arrangement with
lie cashier by which both took from the
money-drawer what they wanted and arranged
fhe cash 10 1T the deficit. White was o high
roller and squandered $4,000 in few weeks
On the races. lie sunk $1,000 trying to float
a patent medicine and lost $4,000 IN land
deal near Death Valley. The cash was not
balanced in the Office for six years and the
nroprietor knew nothing OF what was going
on. IL was only through an employe that he
learned Of tue wholesale robbery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
4 protiv Wedding.

SrAuyroN. VA. Dec Especial. "A very
pretty wedding took place at the tlrst res
byterian church this morning at 3 O'Clock at
which time Miss Annie Houston Walker was
married to Mr. George Walker st. Clair a
distinguished young attorney of Iazewel
Courthouse, The ceremony was performed
bv the Rev. Dr. y. v Mcfarland, pastor of the
church. The bride entered the church with
her maid of honor Miss Lucy Walker sister
Of the bride. and met the groom and his best
man at the altar. The best man was Mr. DAVID
St. Clair. OF Wytheville. brotherof the groom.
The ushers were: Willie Walker brother OF
the bride. DAVIS Bell, Walker McChesney,
Thomas Blackford and Barton kfhnger OF
Harrisonburg. Miss Walker is the daughter
of Mr.. George S. Walker of the medical stan
of the Western Lunatic Asylum. The bridal
couple left on the vestbule train Tor North
ern trip. They will make their home at Iaze-
we'll Courthouse.
Capt. John N. Ope, chairman Of the coun-
ty Democracy. appeared in court to-day, the
6Yst time since ais long and severe illness, lie
was not strong enough. however. 10 conduct
his cases which had to be postponed.
George NJ. Harrison. Fsq., q leading men,
Der of our bar, is sick at home with the grip.
He has been very III, but is better to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02

The Fellow Craft Desroe-fatents for mem-
bers Of tho Scottish iite sont On.


bers Of tho Scottish Rite sont On.
Richmond Lodge. No. 10, met in st. hbans
Hall last night and conferred the Fellow-Crat
deeree 20 several candidates.
There is hung in the east. in tho the blue
lodge-room. q fine portrait of the late Albert
PIKE. with Il white dove resting on tho top ot
tho frame.
ghe portrait OF the late W. J. Florence.
which has been hanging in tho hall Tor year
or more, is draped IN mourning.
The secretary general OF the Scottish Rite
has forwarded from the holy house at Wash
ington. through John L. Mayer, knight COM
mander, patents to Rev. Hartley Carmichael.
A. G.. Babcock and w. o. English. These
gentlemen were elected TO this high rank'at
the regular session of supreme council IN 1870.
but owing 10 the great amount OF work at tho
headquarters the secretary general has Just
been able 10 send them. They are elegantly
executed on parchment and the text Is all III
Latin. Each patent bears the signature OF the
late Grand Commander Albert Pike. who
signed in blank all patents ordered before his
death. They bear In addition the signatures
of Grand Chancellor Thomas Hubbard Cas-
well, of San Francisco. and Secretary Genefal
Fred. Webber Tho possession OF the title OF
knight commander makes tho person elgi-
bio 70 the thirty-third and last degree at tho
next meeting of tho Supreme Council. IT is =
rare honor and is conferred only TOR zeal and
devotion in the cause Of Masonry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
wIImington's welcome weoIs.

WnmvaroN. n. c., Dec. Especial. =
Wilmincton's welcome week opened under
favorable auspices this morning. Crowds are
nouring in from the surrounding country.
South Carolina has large delegation here.
Mr.. Hanson Boyden. cashier OF the col
lonsed National bank, left the city
oriietly last Wednesday night. the date OK
the bank failure, and nothing was heard from
10, Cor some time. and his whereabouts were
. am mystery. Tonight it is learned that he IS
in New FORK city. There is no shortage in
bis accounts. Mr.. B0wden has been over
worked and has sought rest, hence his depar-
ture. ~
Mr.. Vincent. treasurer Of Blsaen county,
il a defaulter 10 the extent ot 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
n-,.o Nou crrisor Now Yorl..

WAsu1scroN. ID. G.. Dec. The following
nome1 Der. ons are among those who will 20
fo Philadelphia tomorrow % witness the
launcl of tie cruiser New II orN Mrs harri-
V,re. .rrasi.lonf and Mrs Morton Secretaries
Nolle ana Tracy. General and Mrs. Srhoield,
s-.i.ta,,r- Secretary -0lev. AGmigals Franklin.
Grossly and Rogers, Senator Hicsings, Chief
Cerk Brown Department oil State. Pay
Director Washington. Nedical-'nspector Van
raepen. Colonel Ncmey, l1euteu0uts emily
ami Dcnny. and few members o. tle ifess.
'Tho crn,ser Viii be clrlsiened by Mss Page.
daughter of secretary Page. OF the Union
Ieunne Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02

The Kalender Kermesse proved q decided
attraction last evening and goodly number
of people attended. The entertainment rem
dered under the skillful supervision ol MIS-.
Randolph Norris delighted al who attended.
and many OF tie young ladies who paTtlci-
pated were forced to respond 10 ilattegins
encOres.
This afternoon there will be at o'clock q
matinee oi the 1.-Two baby show and this even
ing Professor llamberlu and bevy OF young
ladies Will entertain the crowd with Il " tas-
sion PantOmne.' the young ladies will be
clad in Greek costumes. and the affair Is SAID
to be very amusing and interesting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02

Tire Jan nt Indianapolis Attacked by "a blob,
Afhith is Driven OF.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
Fought tor Twenty-fiye Roundg.

San FeANcIsco. Dec. Harris Martin.
known as the Black Pearl. and Ed. Phinny,
for n N 500 purse before the California Ath-
ietic Club last night. For thirteen rounds non
ors were easy In the twenty-second round
Phinny sent Martin 10 the ropes with a terrific
leit-hander in the mouth and from that time on
tho Pearl" showed signs of distress. lie held
on. however. until the twenty-htth round,
when Phinny raincd Il number OF blows on
Martins head, flooring him again. The fight
was then given to Phinny. the Pearl retus-
ing to answer the call for the next round.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02

EAsHvu1z. TENN. Dec. IA meeting
was held today at the Governor Office. Al
the state officials attended. and. also tho
nlisou wardens. The meeting was IN relation
to the conucts. After some dlscu sion OF
aGa'rs tho superintendent or prisons was
",,tbori1ed r. hire one hundred men l0r
t,,i prieeyiile and one hundred for Coal
Creek for Guard duty. 1t is believed that
The Governor is determined % establish d
rnilitia onard OF seveniy-fye at each stock
ade. Tho captured conyicts have already
est the State e9.G9o. and as soon as tne
stockades are completed they will be marched
into them in spite OF any opposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
rIis. uuntington's Tights.

WAsHrSGroN. D. c.. Dec. miss Agnes
huntington tights are 10 DO brought before
the Supreme Court ofthe United States. Ihis
,,~rtrnent to-day. when the United States dis.
trict attorney at New York was instructed
10 take an appeal from the decision
Of tho board Of general appraisers.
which held that Miss Huntngton's,
stage costumes wore tools OF trade
anf therefore entitled to free entry Tho
Treasury Department. however. holds that
ber costumes. tights. etc. are wearing ap-
rorol and hat tho several articles are dutisble
as such. The case is likely 70 cause conside-
rable amusement when 1t comes up Tor trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
Results Of the Turf.
Following are the results Of the races yes
terday

GrrTENBURG. ". j.
First race. three-quarters of a mile Maggie
Beck FIRST Zampost second Marty d. third.
second race five furlongs Once Again
first. Knick-Nack second, Romance third.
Third race. five furlongs -Holmdel (colt)
first Alma i. second Alliluppa third. lime
Fourth race. one mile Kimberly first.
Saunterer second, Bitten tAiId. Time,
Fith race. five furiongs Yormentor first.
Sirrocco second. Molican third. Time, l0l il.
sixth race. s'x and q half iurlongs- Clos
ter first. Tom Hayes second, fauX Pas third.
Time. 1:22
The entries for to-days GutteubUgg races
First race. five and half furlongs
mo;deps-hingdom. Markham, iis Lupa
'fllvl ll5 Silver Tip. st. Anthony formerly
Wairpaint colt Morgan G.. lOs Little Tues
dov los. Bon Voyage. l03 Padre, Marmont.
Mabel Pomeroy. Excellenza fly. Mollie
Davis. Reba r.. Tammany Hall lCO
Second race. six and hall frrlongs, beaten
horseback Rose, llG brizAe, 10; IIhco
ALERT. 1919 i. g.. l07. Tourist. l04 Marty A.,
lOy. Derango Renedctine. Silent 80. Alger-
non w Nirgie. 90; Gold Wave, $40 Zampost.
Third race, one mile, selling -EsQuimau.
n2 lille H.. Pearl Set l0i Iceberg, g9.
Sandstone. 90.
Fourth race fye-eigAtls of a mile Sir
rocco. Il5. Eclipse, llO. LiZzie, lOG tlem-
beau. l05. Bowery 1OA Dixie T..
Tithrace. threo-auarters of mile selling 90
Marie Lowell. n3 Puoco toward ll2, Crey~
tie d.. Salie Harper. l09 salisbury, 40 ;
lrbana. Litto Fred. l03 W. b. H.. lgl; IoD
Arthur 300. Knapsnck. @3 Spendoane. ~.
lven Weight, =. Mckeeyer. 81.
sixth race. one mile. selling Lord Of the
Harem ll6. Iones;rlae. ii5. fogest kim.
Mountain Deer. Odette, no. Catlin Gloster,
Vushlrht. l07: Missiye. Florimor. i0l Bon
Me King, brown Charlie, l0l; Nile Marie
Apollo. ~. tassett. '5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
FOUR HUNDRED LIVES lost.
This IL the Number Reported to Have Per
ished on the Brig Jahat Expedition.

CHICAGO. Ill. Dec. IA San Francisco
dispatch says: The Inflated expedition of the
brig Tahat. the loss of which was reported
yesterday. is viewed in various lights here.
Many do not hesitate 10 denounce the brig
as a SLAYER pure and simple, wnilo others con
tend that the business was legitimate. The
loss of life is undoubtedly 100 IN excess OF
Yesterdays estimate of 800, This was based
ca the report furnished by Captain Ferguson
II the time she put into brakes bay, to the
eGect that the islanders between the decks
Numbered 20.
From the persons who visited the brig n
re confidence of tie managers OF the tap 1t
is learned the number Of Gilbert natives was
50 near four hundred that the crew would
easily swell the total OF humanity. ot the
little craft 10 that figure. And OF rhese Il IS
hardly possible that single one is alive.
The result OF further Inquiries along the
Mexican coast wherever the Wre could reacn
i embodied iaa short dispatch from Man
zanill3. announcing that 10 one has reached
shore as Ear as can be learned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
. Balfour on Home Rule for Ireland.
TBy Cable 10 The qimes.1

LONDON. Dec. Mr. Balfour First Lord
of the Treasury, speaking at iIuddersfeld to-
day, said the nionists were all.agreed that it
was the duty Of the Government 20 provide
local government for Ireland if il could be
safely done. Unless they were able
10 found q bill Oh the broad basis
adopted for Great Britain and unless
it were TO be- accomplished without menace or
alarm to the smallest minority in Ireland, tho
matter had better be left alone. 10 was his
own belief that it was possibieto fulfill all tho
necessary conditions Doubtless the bill would
transfer the power of landlords in the south
west TO other hands. but unless this proved
likely TO enable tho disloyal 80 iniure the
loyal it was not a reason 70 reject the
measures
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02

A Sow system to Connect the Central with
Branch Offices.

WasHIxGrov, y. c., Dec. 1.-Actiye meas
ures have been taken by the Treasury Depart
ment for furnishing the Philadelphia post
Office with pneumatic tubes for the transmits
sion of mail matter between the central Office
and the east Chestnut-street station.
The adoption OF this system ls due 70 Post
master Fields urgent request. Not long since
he was Ia Washington and brought the
subject forward in such light that
r,ont was out q matter .Of time. By
tbe adoptlon OF this one branch the
way will be opened for a moro comprehensive
system throughout Philadelphia. 10 Is the
,3ea of the postal authorities TO extend the
system of pneumatic tubes 70 all tho subor-
dinate stations. When this has been accom-
pnshe0 Philadelphia viii have the best postal
service possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
4 REDUCTION OF THE DEBT.
This is What the Monthly Statement Of The
Treasury Shows,
q,e Pos,o0icc Department VIII Investigate
thc Reported pismissal oi Democrats
on Political Grounds.

.c..4,xaroN. ID. C.. Dec The monthly
s.tt statement issued from the Treasury De-
,.,.meat to-day shows reduction III ine
,srate of tie debt dorin- the last monih
= l0llq.6g-. There was reduction auf-
.., November of sl 6l0Gl9 in the non-nteT-
,.tbear:ng debt auI 29460 10 the aeot on
,..ich ioteres. bas ceased since maturity ana
~, iro-ooso If $3.50 iu tao Understanding
a.bt oud IS decrease OF Soio,0y@'o7 III inc
.,rnlus cash .a tho Treasury. Inc aeRFesats
of ,rteres. and Notwithstanding deot
.d., fo.. I1'gi7 let cash balance OF
s.,rtiD. and t.e $40. '.o.DuJ god reserve Is
s'ili- I.e cash IN the Treasury TO-
..,...tei -ti0.33h,tVO. made up OK
e9 gold coin and bullion, eilZ,-
lid silver coin ana oulAou' i'' to0 'v"
.- money. and 80, $685. .lI deposited ia
N.+.r.l lanes
''...,.t tas aggregate amount there are
f.i-.r.- t1 meet gold aud silver ana cur
-r ..a aud certificates III clrcuiatoh
.nrrr to s569.2ll,504 ana current IlaD, ",
,t. uniting o. @iO.OO0. lJ. Inc goiu
. .rs bullion found in the Treasury to-
f.r ac.regates -21i, lo3 an increase OF
..rv 100000 during November and inc
Silver fund. amounting 90 -tlZo9',3tO' is
about -8Ol0.OJJ more than 10 was mOnih
GOVERNMENT ANp CUSTOM nEcEU S
Government receipts from all sources dur
.rr tlc muntA oi November asSIes tle" ~.
l- against -. ''.l1t i1 NoIeHoeI' I' I'',.
C.tfus receipts o-i4As 4"9e I4'5-@'tI ~
eI.f ..O3'. or a.o oni t"o h"V lt1 .1.i-'.'
Jess than in Novemoer' l'lD. lAlslnAi rev 'ou.o
receipts were -l-,t'0.'-o July 'i'i'ioH In'.
I'D ODD November loO' "io i9oo'.5''
m miscellaneous sources "9io i'9.0.-
W hat m.Llon less luau
m November ls.W. Government IeVelp13
U.rpg t4e i've months '-e eD, .,.,-aa 49,
y oI up -. .',-- ia s..5 during The
--,'..,'rrs of Tho r,eceding fiscal
t.l..r.+ oil of nearly lortv millions.
a.. tLa.ther hand expenditures during The
t.. months of the cuueu, fiscal year were
r..-s4 eroirsf $3.50 5.H-8 dGug tie
f.. .,l,+i.0 III fho ,r.coi,rg fiscal wear.
.,-o t..-,,.-fire million less.
-,. ll',-.o for tno i've months OF
-..... ,,...9I' ,e.r amounted % -44.2aG.-
-...t ...s-- I'D dining the FIRST FIVE
~.7.'of The pi,.4 Ing year The interest
charged during ,ast month amounted to
l.r-.-Iof5. and for tie Inst five months WAS
-....ll. against So .4oz during Noyom-
$50. ans -2l3t..WG during the tYe
-..rt-.-o "a tie preceding fiscal year.
.-....r,. .,,-ra
The lostohce Department naa Iece'sot no
ir 0-uat..n oilrAlt ih regard ~ '"e ".7-i'l-
s o. IeAoc,a.a tAptoyes uy t"o l,''I 'I me- IT,
g. at iot--heep-lo, y. o1vl'S VIZ 10
taken. however to investigate tho matter
and 81 10 is found tlat lLe empioSe Wtio "'s
lI--ei o. n lticn glouh~9 IN'y ""'' D." ''''
lrt lHiIiy. be IeinstNleI. n.
IAo Department. ol c'"te Is lulotlneo Ou1s
pom .ii' inle. O'l.'n Non5 y, iee .'. a. e,,r ~.
San ihn.'s. 49, ','' ol''3 3,' ~ w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
DRlVEN 10 DESPERATION.
Tho Russian Peasantry Have Killed and
Robbed Number of"koolaks.'
L1v CahIe 20 The Ilmesl

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. i.-Advices from
Samara state that the peasantry, driven to
desperation 10y the extortions Of the "Koo-
laks." as the native usurers are called, have
killed number of them and robbed their
dwellings OF tho money and valua-
bles wruug from the starving country
people. in one Samara village Kodak.
noted for his grasping disposition had come
into possession. since tie beginning OF
tie famine Of nearly all the iewelry
worn as heirlOOms by the women OF the
neighborhood. His life WAS spared on
surrendering the pledges. The Koolaks are
known to be in many cases. in collusion
with tho officials. who aid them in ex-
tortirg their exorbitant interest. One effect
of the famine. however, has been TO make the
Pussian peasant reckless of the profound re-
suect which authority in Russia has hereto
fore commanded and several local officials
are among the victims Of recent outbreaks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
COMPLAINING or OUR PORK.
1t VIII 30 Kept Out Of Germany Unless
First Thoroughly Inspected.
by Cable TO the Times.l

By Gable 10 the Iimes.l
BEBLrN. Dec IA number OF deputies,
representing country districts. have entered
formal complaint before tho budget commit
tee in regard to American pork. They claim
that trichn;e have recently been frequently
found in American pork. and they ask that
steps be Immediately taken to prohibit the
importation Of American pork.
Or. Won Boetticher. the minister OF the in-
terror. replying 10 these complaining deputies,
said that the importation of American pork
in the future would be prohibited unless
thoroughly inspected in the United States.
DR.. Won Boetticher added that if after this
inspection trichine were found in American
pork the Government would be forced to en-
tirely prohibit its importation into Germany.
The deputies appeared TO be satisfied With
this statement. and there seems reason 10 be-
lieye that If Germans who are hurt by Ameri-
can competition in pork succeed in making
out clear case against the importers of that
article of food rigorous measures will once
more be taken against the United States hog.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
80 80 Is N0r -.
The Revolutionary spirit in Brazil IS by No
Means EHtinguished.

rBy Gable % Ihe llicsI
S,xr1Aoo. Dec. Dispatches received hero
from Brazil state that the outbreak there is
far less peaceful tnan given out by official
statements In fact. the situation is danger
oiis IN tle extreme and serious conflicts be-
tween the troops Of the new President:
Fiexotto. and the troops of tie province OF
Kio Crando DO sui are expected. The
latter have lapsed into state ol riotous
INSTRUMENTATION and threaten trouble.
resident Pei-otto, It is reported, is deter
mined. should nh peaceful arguments fail.
r. appeal to thesword and leave no stone un-
Turned 90 maintain the integrity Of the
United States Of Brazil on the ground that
all cause OK discomfort was removed when
Marshal 30 FonsecG resigned INC Dictator
shin President PelxOtto has not yet given
mp all hope of restoring order in Brazil gen.
eraily. and particularly in Rio Grando DO Sui.
without an appeal 70 arms
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
srlrE oANyfssERs SUWmoNED.
Secretary Rice. OF Sew York state, issues q
Call for n Meeting.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. l.-Secretary Of state
Frank Rice to-day issued a call for a meeting
of the state board Of canyassers in the Office
of the Secretary OF state at IL o'clock to-
morrow morning. The board Is composed OF
Secretary Of State Rice, Controller Wemple.
Attorney General Tabor. Treasurer Danforth
and State Engineer Bogart.
Deputy Secretary y-of-State Benedict said to-
DAY: The State Board Of Canyassers met on
December 5th last year and are always called
together as soon as tho returns are tabuated.
"Coneressman-elec Curtis. Of ~. Law
renee: Chapin Of Brooklyn. and Little.
of New York, have applied to the
Secretary of state for their certifi-
Gates. 20 they viii be enabled 10 take
part in the election of a speaker Of the House
Of Representatives next Monday aud also IN
the drawing Of seats. We have notified tho
attorneys Of Sherwood and Derby. Republican
candidates for senator. of tne meeting to
morrow. as they thought they might wish to
be heard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-02
THE DEBT SETTLEMENT.
The London Times Advocates Waiting for
Better Terms.

TIy LdUIc 20 thu IINIHs'I
LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Times in its finan-
cial article to-day divides the bondholders OF
the State Of Virginia into three classes:
First. Those who would accept an early set
tlement of any kind so they may Secure
profit from the bonds which they bought
cheaper.
Second. Those who are dissatisfied with the
present scheme because they paid higher
figure for their bonds.
Third Those who will lose by the scheme,
but who desire the matter settled, 80 as to
facilitate further railway enterprises, etc.
The second class is largely in tho majority,
and. if they will only wait patiently and re-
main firm. they will get better terms, because
the business community of Virginia will in
sst on O settlement