davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
eyKRATIoNs or TBE FEv FORK
sIOCh kxRkET.

.,...,ion Of Tobacco at Richsnond and other
,r,portsnt Centres Quotations OF ths New
x,,k and Liverpool Cotton Msrkets-Pre-
Visions and Gram
NV YoRx. August lS.--Monev closed at 2
..r cent. the highest rate; lowest, ~ per
at Exchange closed quiet posted rates,
.sa.a4s6t actual rates 4sSH@4ss1 for
.,t, dav bills. and 4S51 for demand. Gov
.,rment bonds quiet currency, 6's, 40 bid;
A.. coupon. u6,S bid "a do. i0Osl bid.
There was fairly active market for stocks
49, morning and. although there was some
s..e-alarity. the general list was in tho main
Eng mon Pacific opened per cent.
- stS5 Then advanced and fell back 20
~ Outside OF the mon Pacific the trad
-for the most part was IN Burlington. Rock
I-,ad Louisville and Nashville lackawAnna
t,,r,son. c. c. c.. and 81. Louis. and the
C,srgers. All Of these stocks were firm, and
s...Yaed fractional advance by noon. The
- - for the morning amounted 10 l0f 900
sT.-es Boston houses sold Union Pacific
IN and there was less disposition 20 buy
- sccount Of the meAgre nature of infOrma-
In 10 regard 20 the progress made IN provid-
80 for the coating debt. twas rumored that
i-+..el Sage had refused 30 subscribe 10 the
,.-pased scheme and that some of Jay
l5.ds associates we're irriteted because
Ceg-re Gould and Edwin l.. Atkins. both
co.spsrativeiy young men, had taken tho
,,s.ter Of financing the company IN their
- hands Boston brokers were purchasers
- Atrhis0n 20 some extent to-day and seve-
-, ,...sand shares OF Northern Pacific we're
i@.rlt K was said. for parties in the control
- .5e road The last half Of the business Oh
t-e stock Exchange WAS about the same IN
v.'une during the morning. Union Paclhc
continued 90 huctuate throughout and closed
o. d no. decline OF 3 per cent. The majority
II tle other stocks retained their early
strength and in some cases further advances
wee recorded The advance for the day
ranged from "a % IA per cent. The total
- IS Tor the day were ~, 24J shares.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
Chicago.

CHICAGO. August 49, Wheat-Wheat opened
strong and higher until tho last hour Of the
bears for break, 10y tie longs TO realize pro-
fits and by scalpers and country holders.
Closing prices were q % 5sc. lower. Receipts,
32l cars.
Corn-Corn broke on heavy selling by the
longs and closed 55@lAc. lower. Receipts,
3l9 cars.
Osts-Oats weakened with corn and closed
Mmtzc. lower Receipts 2G4 cars.
Provisions There was a complete collapse
in prices Of provisions under the influence of
an apparently organized raid by brokers act
ing foI the bear Spectators Pork declined
Size: lard loo and rios l715d2Oc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
st. LOUIS.

Sr. Lou1s. No, August l3.-Flour firm and
active. but BUYERS slow To take hold patents
S4.3O0'I40. extra fancy, S4C0a :. 10, fancy
S3.70G3s0; choice, t3.35@3.50: family, s3.li
@325. Wheat slightly higher. closing August
W3c. September and December. 9Ac. Corn
slightly lower; closing, August 5C]bc Sep
tember, 5fnc.; yesr, 400, January 4oc.
asked Oats finn; closed. August 274o. bid.
September, 2714c. bid. Pork Standard mess,
&i6 65aiO.15. Dressed meats-Shoulders,
&587H longs. e. clear ribs s7.lDn 715,
shorts, t13O07.35. Bacon-Boxed shoulders
sf25. longs. S7l2t5, clear ribs $1,000 20.
shorts. s7.sOG767T. Lard-Prime steam,
81 70.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14

BALTIMORE, Nh. August 13.--Flour firm
unchanged Wheat Southern, strong Fultz,
siOim LOO, long cry. SlO2alO5. Western
unsettled No 2 red, winter spot, anc
August. sl0i4@l05. do. September, $L0I.
m1Oi5(: DO October, SIO5 asked: DO. De
cember Sl.0G}s asked, Steamer No. red
zoe. yellow mixed, Tic Western firm: No
mixed spot September, 0sIc.; No. white
spot. roc Oats aotye and firm, Western No
2white, 4sc asked: do. No. 2 mixed, 41c
asked. Rye active and strong No. Z, $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
LEGAL NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
In the Circuit Court Of the city Of Williams
burg and county Of james city-ln Chancery;
Amber and wife against Gusts, and Custis
against Custis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14

~ GENTLEMAN WHO HAS HAD TEN YEARS
VI experience as Journalist and several years
experience in teaching wants WORK OF ANY
KIND At once. Address u. IIMEs lu2-u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14

CncExATI. O.. August 13.-Pork Regular
Sl0.621@l075: family. $l2. Lard-Kettle
dried. 74m7sEc Bacon-Short lear sides.
SC. Whisky Sales, $40 barrels at t1H
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14

Nashville.

New ORLEANS. Ia. August H. Rice, suga
and molasses dull and unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14

NASHVILLE. TKNE., August lS.-Wheat-No
2. Ole; No. 8, SOC. Corn unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14

CHARLESTON. S. c.. August 1S.-Turpentine
steady at 34l1. Rosin trm; good strained,
$I2l4 bid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

WILLIAMSBURG, Va, August 6, lS9l.)
To all parties in interest in said suits: Take
notice that ! will az my ONCE in the city OF Viii
Iamsburg. state Of Virginia, on Wednesday, the
9TH day OF september, 1891. between the hours
Of . O'clock A. vi. and clock T. NJ. proceed 10
take the following accounts. rs directed by de-
crees entered in said suits, respectively. on the
lsth day OF November. 1887. and the 18th day OF
November, 1890 and as recommitted by decree
of April 10Th. 1891:
First. fair apportionment OF tho costs Of
said second named suit
Second. What part, II any. OF the funds re-
ceived by parties Interested should 10 refunded
Third. The services rendered by h. ID. feachy
for drawing deeds in said causes and q reason
able fee Tor the same.
Fourth. The services rendered by w. II, T..
Morecock as clerk and commissioner since June
a ls3l SYDNEY SMITH,
au7-fiw Commissioner in Chancery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09

George J. Gould. Sidney Dillon. Abram s.
Hewitt. X. 4. Wilson and J. G. Maben.
Before vote could DO taken Mr. Lnidlaw
wanted 10 know II the proposed directors
were under any pledge to resign If the com
Inittee should present plan which involved
their retirement Mr.. Imam referred 10 the
terms OF the resolution appointing the commit
tee, which stated that 'the present directors,
desiring 10 cooperate in an adjustment OF
the conpany's affairs, have consented TO serve
II reelected. pending the formulating of q
plan by the committee Whenever the plan
shall have been adopted the stockholders will
be requested TO approve and ratify the same
and TO hold an election for permanent
management"
This satisfied Mr. Laidlaw that tho whole
matter would have to undergo the action of "A
new meeting of stockholders, which would be
held after giving opportunity TO make trans
fer on the books of changes in the ownership
of stock. and that the directors would hold
their offices subject to that meeting. Mr.. In
man said that it was expected that the direc-
tors would be changed IN some respects at
the next meeting. The president, he was
told. could not be changed, rs he was elected
for one year. but he would undertake not TO
be IN the way Of a complete change II de-
sirable.
Mr.. Williams then nominated Dir. 1nman
for president and with Nr. Laidlaw's second.
he was unanimously elected The list OF di-
rectors then presented by Mr.. inman WAS
elected unanimously and the meeting adj
lOurned sine de.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09

A Meeting of These Ohicers Held in Rich
nOnd Yesterday.

mOnd Yesterday.
A convention Of the sherifs and sergeauts
Of the State was held yesterday at Ford's
Hotel At Y o'clock the meeting was called
TO order. and upon calling the roll thirty lone
counties were found 90 be represented in per
son and the remainder were represented by
letter.
Alter preliminary business they adjourned
at 1880 o clock to meet again at T. VI. At
the Is o'clock meeting many more were pres
ent. The meeting of these officers was Tor
the purpose OF lettering the condition OF
their offices 70 devise means whereby they
may be enabled TO give the public better
service and 30 look after their interest gener-
ally.
IL was found after a full interchange Of
views that they agreed 10 leave their in
terests to their several representative friends
in the Legislature now IN session expressing
themselves as having uubOunded faith in
their li..tv and willingness 10 DO whatever
Is right and Just toward the people at large
and al the same time believing that they will
90 Justice % them a. officers of the Common
wealth.
Sir. ID. s. Gates sheriff Of Richmond: Mr.
Watt OF Augusta. d. W. Williams. of South
hampton, and Sheriff Solomon. of HenrcO,
were appointed a committee To prepare work
for a future meeting. which will be held at
their call. The melting al burned at 3 o'clock.
The sherihs dem nstrated the present
operation of fees. and gave full figures prov
ing the baTenness OF the Office under existing
circumstances Their expressions of con-
fdeHco in their respective representatives
WAS marked and they seemed willing To sub
init their claims entirely u tue wisdom OF the
Legislature
The sheIifs will remain until today. and
will attend the sessions Of the General As
ecmbly to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09

Miss Workman woro An elegant gown Of
white silk while the soft meshes Of n tullc
veil bowed her head. She carried n bunch of
white roses and her bennty was Respondent
az she stood beneath the bridal bell of roses
and plighted her troth.
THE BRIDE.
She is tho decidedly handsome daughter OF
Mr. Il. c. Workman. and possesses many ac-
complishments and eraces OF mind and per
son. which have endearod her to host Oh
friends $50 -.
The groom is native of Lynchburg, put
FOR q number Of years had been practlc,,ns III
profession in Philadelphia. He IS wei, hno ~
and popular there. and STANDS h'b" q" WV
opinion Of his medical brethren. -
served we'd ''' TO the newly piighted pair
and their assembled guests. Inc Aoie
vvos beautifully spread with whlte am green
elects white crysanthemums peihg 'he now,
ors uscd i'm decorating. whIte saun shaded
49,, stlo1 in tho centre of the prettily mr.
-o,,,,od t,ble and tho menu consisted OF the
iI':--,,as. delicacics and viands.
,s,cr the collation. Mr. and Mrs. Talley left
nicht train for Lynchburg. where q
.a.o"tfsn will be rendered them. They will
tber ion,ney 20 New York and subsequently
NH reside permanently in Philadelphia
line fonr hower girls were tho brides two
6ttlo sisters AID daughters of Mr.. William
Hill and Colonel Connally, of North Caro-
lima
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
Death of Mrs. Keenan,.

Mrs. Eliza keenan, died yesterday morning
at her residence in this city III the eghty,,hith
year # her aye. She was OF a long llved
family. her mother having died at the ad-
vanced age OF one hundred and five years;
and brother and sister ut eighty-hye and
clghty-sx respectively.
She leaves four sons. Messrs Patrick ana
John of Richmond and Thomas and Frank
Of New York and daughter, Miss Ann hee-
nan. OF this city Mr.. Thomas Keenan, IL e1-
pccted on 70 the funeral which Will take
place at st. Patrick's church. Among the
pall-bearers selected are Messrs. Joseph Is;
Welsh. James Haynes, Frank j. Reilly and
James l.. CapstOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09

qs,t.'N' Annie Guy WORKMAN last evening at
r. ''eA was married 20 ~. vs.. Warren
,, 1-s scene Of this pretty and attractive
s,.. was the brides home. 30. 81 PARK
i. %here the parlOrs were beautifully
1I.,,'" WIN crysanthemums aud living
f'.... me inanicls being banked with these
re- 10 artistic profusion In the front
1s,.N was arranged an altar Of flowers and
le.-, Wine meath this b0wer-like arrange
CT were white satin cushions and "a white.
1890 way 10 the onterance Of the room.
g..--e 'lAeF SIDE OF the pretty pathway were
tn arranged with tasteful effect and in
tIs.a.f pafof Tho same display Of chrysan-
M '"'' and ferns made the scene one OF
AMI a.e-l'y. The soft glow of shaded lights
arere 't"st Chamberlain leat q lustre 10 tho
uie,1.s. ana tAs. whole combined TO present
"I.-ie Of brilliancy and elegance.
mon non o.clocs the bride entered with the
Frls h preceded aS,, ~ four pretty little flower
tss,o sFely performed BY Rev. DIR. Jaber Hall.
'~'''' Of seyenth-atreet Christian church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
Dog Fiends.

-, -, = have been found cold IN the
Two sm A. "a the corner of Eighth and
Arms anrsb al e stree s., daylight in the past
week. The great taHln. "a nncb lacereted
condition of the slain indicates ua. nu f Io
Gus gang Of larger dogs are in tte Wind n and
ing in wait for their belated smaller ne are
cruelty put them 20 death. The yich. are
set upon without chance of escape, ahn
actually chewed to death by these dog ffencs.
Dogs with such propensities are dangerous
aud a small child might some time become
the object OF their spleen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
COLORED N1SONS.
Tho Fourteenth Annual Convention Now In
Session in Richmond.

The colored Masons Of Richmond have
made extensive preparations 10 entertain the
numerous delegates 10 the fourteenth annual
session of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia. which
met last evening at the Colored Masonic Hall,
on Clay street.
The session was called to order ut o'clock
by Most WOIshipful Grand Master James IL.
Hayes.
After the report Of the committee on ere
dentials and returns the convention listened
TO the annual address Of the grand master
Following this. upon invitation Of Hing
David Lodge. the Grand Lodge exemplifed
the work OF entering and passing several
applicants. These viii be given higher de-
grees tonight.
The lodge will be in session until to-mor-
row night. This evening the annual election
Of officers will take place.
large number of delegates from the State
at large are present
The reports Of the lodges throughout Viz
,,;n,. indicate that they have a membership
Of I,63.' "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
The Monument Appropriation,

A meeting of the Committee on Finance OF
the House of Delegates has been called by
Mr. b. b. Munford. the chairman OF the CON-
mittee TO be held on Monday next. Decem-
Der 18th. IN the rooms of the Virginia his
torcal Society. at the Capitol building.
Ii Is thought that the resolution introduced
by Mr.. Stratton to make an appropriation tor
the Soldiers and Sailors monument will be
considered Mr. Stratton. Colonel W. f..
Cutshaw. Colonel J. B. Cary, Mr.. ID. G. Rich
ardson. Mayor j. Taylor Ellyson and others
will appear before the committee.
The meeting Will be held at 10 A. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
Tho Temperance Convention.

The Temperance Convention to be held Mt
the Mozart Academy Of Music in this city on
the 18th and 18th Of December promises to
lie a largo gathering. The principal purpose
of the convention is to gather together all the
various temperance elements throughout the
state. and so harmonic them a. 10 adopt a
temperance platform on which all may stand
and work together for the same end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
soldicrs' Home Visitors.

The Board of Visitors of the Soldiers Homo
held a meeting lust evening nj Murphy s
Hotel Major n V. Randolph, who presided.
submitted his annual report. which contained
a history of the home since its establishment.
The report is very interesting one and will
be presented u Lee Camp on next Friday
evening. A large attendance is expected for
that meeting. when officers will be nominated
for the next year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
AhEE ENTERPRIsE.
Nr. Henry Berger IIas Leased the Brood
Street Opera-Bouse.

Street Opera-House.
The present Broad-street Opera-House IS
soon To be occupied as n place for family
anu sement AZ popular prices. Dir. Henry e..
Berpor tie late POPULAR manager of Mozart
Academy has leased the house from its
owner. Nh A. !. Ford, and in a few days a
corps Of workmen Will begin TO make the es-
tablishment attractive both outside and IN.
The house Is 10 have even new name but
what il is to he has not yet been decided
upon. There will TO an addition added, an
other gallery and new scenery for the place
and if the plans projected are used the eStab-
Enlistment viii be both pre- ty and comiorta-
BILE
Mr.. Berger has long been connected with
the theatrical interests of this city. and dur
ing his residence here has made many friends
WHO wish him every success in his enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
,,,,,..,,,l of,frs. FI,zwilson.

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary N. Fitzwilson.
wife Of the late III fiizwison, TOOK
place yesterday afternoon from 81. James
Protestant Episcopal church at O'CLOCK.
A large number of friends gathered In the
sacred edifce to pay the last sad tribute OF
respect to one whom they had known and
loved 80 long. Deceased was in the seventy
fifth year "a her MA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
SOC. a yard.
Our stock of
EMBROIDERED FLANNELS,

both in white and in colors. is attractive and
will pay for q visit to the store.
Cream, 3S-inches wide. Atwood, from SOC.
yard to %. % yard.
Red embroidered with red and black, all
WOOL 3S-inches wide.
75c.. Ell and s1.25 yard.
Gray embroidered, black. Atwood. 3S-inche
wide,
76c., 81, sl.25 and sl.37j6 yard.
Light Blue embroidered with Light Blue
75c. and s1.37l9 yard.
Tan embroidered with Brown.
81 and s1.97]5 yard.
Black embroidered with Old Gold,
75c. and sl.25 yard.
Pink embroidered with Pink.
75c. yard.
For such values we are certain the ladies
will be moro than pleased with these goods.
They will be delighted, and should not fail to
call ut once and examine this substantial and
handsome line Of goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
CINDERELLA!
AND THE
GLASS SLIPPER.
ACTED IN OUR LARGE SHOW
WINDOW. THE CURTAIN RISES THIS
MORNING AT O'CLOCK on FIVE
SCENES.

ScRNF T. -Cinderela sits tho kitchen ashes.
while her proud sisters III fine dresses leave
for the ball
ScES7 1.-THE fairy appears 10 Cinderella
in the kitchen and turns the pumpkin into a
coach and the rats into horses. and Cinde-
relas dress into a fine ball costume.
SCENE III.-Cinderelle. elegantly dressed,
leaves for the ball in the magic coach.
SCENE IY-Cinderella hurriedly leaves the
ball after y o'clock and finds her fine clothes
have turned 70 her kitchen raiment. and the
fine coach and horses are nothing but a
pumpkin and rats.
ScENE V.-Cinderella in her kitchen dress
ia surrounded by her proud sisters. and the
Prince. finding the glass slipper fits Cinde-
rella. makes her his wife
SEATS FREE, ALL ARE WELCOME.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09

The Domestic" Fashion Review land
Guide 10 home dress making, winter num-
Der. a book IF 1l6 pages, l3xls inches, con-
tanning 100 illustrations of garments tor
ladies'. misses. children, boys and men. A
Is cent book given away with each % cent
Domestic pattern you buy between now
and December 10th.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CoMPANY.
No. 900 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
Have you taken note of
OUR TOY PRICES?

Nursery-Swings for live children, &c.
Willow Nursery Chairs for large children, 33c.
t.OOO Wagons filled with colored blocks, &c.
each.
800 Soldier Sets-cap, gun, sword, ETC., SOC.
$40 Standing Blackboards. l9c.
Fireman's Sets-helmet. axe, horn and belt,
$3.50.
5000 Brass Match-Safes, worth 25c., for &c.
each.
800 Bisqua and Indestructiblo Dolls. reduced
10 lie.
800 larger and finer Dolls, reduced TO 25c.
1000 of the best Kid-Body French Bisque
Dolls at the special price Of -l-all on the
Doll bargain counter.
100 Sole-I Leather Collar and CuT Boxes-no
two alike bought as samples and selling
for half price. Prices, 2Jc. TO ~ each.
Don't wait too long.
Two different kinds Of soc. games-Pedro and
Juno sell here for l9c.
The dollar game of Ordination sells here Tor 6oc
Childrens Perforated Chars, zoe
Child iine Plush Upholstered Chairs, sl.25.
Brass-rimIaed Drums, pc, SOC. 81
Special bargain n japanese China Plates very
large. for decorating. 5Jc. and 81.
Lace Curtain Ends. yards long. l9c. each
patterns from - Curtains.
CARPET Hast Ocks. a big stock u dlnerent Shapes;
some selling for 2jc.
Fine Doll Furniture speciality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
DRY GOODS, &c.
Woodward & L0tlrop,
TEMPLE
DRY GOODS STORE,
CORNER BROAD And ADAMS STREETS
STORE OPEN FROM 8 A. III. TO 6 P. NJ.
CORNER BROAD ANDADAMS STREETS
STORE OPEN FROM 8 A. N. TO sP. NJ.
We have Just received new line Of fns
French and Eiderdown
FLAN n ELS.

The line OF French Flannels are all wool
and have rich combinations of colorings in
plaid and stripe. They are very desirable for
ladies' wrappers and children's dresses.
27-inch wide at 25c. and S75Gc yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09

1O11 MAIS AND EAST BROAD.
Our cut glass counter has just been re-
plenished. Call and see the many pretty pat
terms. all of Doriinger make, at Broad or
Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09

Plain colors in Eiderdown Flannels for
ladies' Opera Cloaks, ladies' Wrappers, gen.
tlemen's Smoking Jackets. babies Afghans
and Bath Robes.
The colors are pink. light blue, navy blue,
garnet. cream, gray aud drab.
Single-faced 75c. q yard
Double-faced, S71Sc. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
In the GREAT XMAS DEPARTMENT q
vast aggregation Of
BASKETS.

The beautiful Indian Baskets. bright-color-
ed straws. woven and interviewer.
About 500 Scrap. Covered Work. Hanging.
Knitting and Fancy Shape Indian Baskets,
cut down in price from Il TO 5Oc. each.
Some of the 75c. Indian Baskets cut down
10 Csc. each.
Some of the SOC. ones cut down TO 2lc.
All of the 25c ones cut down to l5c.
First choosers get best choice. Saving,
judicious people are buying promptly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09

Extra fine quality Eiderdown Flannels with
Polka Dots:
Cream ground with Brown Dot.
Light tan ground with White Dot.
Dark tan ground with Brown Dot.
These goods arc 36-inches wide and are espe.
cially desirable for ladies' and gentemens
Dressing Gowns, ladies' Opera Capes and
gentlemen's Smoking Jackets.
81 q yard.