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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Valuable Ore Mines.

A syndicate of New York and Roanoke
capitalists have secured the Manganese
mines OF Braddes, Newman & Co stu
ated ten miles below Luray, in the
Shenandoah Valley They have en-
tered into a contract and are developing
the same. Letters received yesterda v
give the most encouraging accounts of
the quantity and quality of ore found.
Experts have stated that this mine con-
tains more ore than the celebrated Gro.
mora mines near Wsynesboro. Analy-
sis recently pronounced this ore of the
finest quality.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Neither Man Could Win.

New York, Nov. -,SpeciaD-
Martin Costello and Alexander Greg
gains finished the eghtietn round at
$50 o'clock this morning for purse of
$500 before the Coney Island Athletic
Club. and neither man scored g victory.
Tho referee decided that the affair was
mo contest" that the club should divide
the purse between tho two men, and
that all be Is were off 1t was not a,
fight that satisfied tho spectators who
brayed the elements last night. The
on-lookers thought it was good deal on
the order OF a six. day walk. The mon
entered tho ring at 9:43. each having
weighed in at l5S pounds in the after
noon. and they stayed within the rope
for five hours and forty, seven minutes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
The Work of n Flend.

WILMINGTON, N. c., Nov. 20-(Spe
ciaD-This morning horrible rape was
perpetrated upon the person OF three
year old child, the daughter of R. Hend-
Icy, living three miles from Polkton, in
this State, by Marshall Davis, a negro
boy, 10 years old, an employee of Mr..
Hendley. He was kindling fire in
Hendley's bedroom, and the child was
playing around him, when he suddenly
seized her and acc mplished tho hellish
deed. This is tho second case OF rape
which has occurred in that neighbor-
hood within the last six months, both
victims being white children under FIVE
years of ago Davis was arrested and
brought to trial He submitted and ac-
knowledg d his crime, and des ,ribed in
detail tho horrible deed He was sent
to Wadesboro to be placed in jail.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
They Now wnnt FREQ Passes.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov 29-(SpeciaD-
One Of the cries of tho Tillman cam
paign in this State was away with free
passes on the railroads" and the charge
was mado that members OF the legisla-
ture, State officers, etc., were '.bam-
boosted" by tho presentation of free
passes and that the railroads had tanned
them. When Tillman came into power
the ants used thoir own weapons
against them and secured tho passage
of a bill prohibiting the acceptance Of
free passes by the legislators and State
officers. Now their cry is repeal tho
law and on with free passes" Tho ad-
ministration organ to-day sounded the
tocsin and Representative Duncan intro
duced such bill in the house. The
chances are that it will pass.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
GEORGIA CENTRAL AFFAIRS
Much Interest nIanifested in the Meeting
to Be Held To-Day

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. 29.-fSpe.
cial)-Much interest is felt here over
the outcome OF the conference of the
Georgia Central railroad directors with
the Hollins committee tomorrow in
Now York. Several million dollars of
tho Central securities are held in Sa-
vannah, and as much more in the State.
Wealthy families have been restricted
by tho recent failure of the Central
railroad to pay dividends and interest.
several largo hospitals and charitable
institutions find their income gone for
the Samo reason
ID. Nj Conner, receiver OF the Central
railroad, has given tho Hollins commit.
see all tho aid in his power, furnishing
exhaustive data and supplying an
elaborate review of the road. Conner is
known to be doubtful about the uollins
scheme for tho reason that he did not
consider that the Central property, in
Its best days, could earn the fixed
charges now imposed by the superadded
obligations and heavy interest He
made this plain in his report to the
Holllns committee, although he & i'd not
attempt to express an opinion about
the solvency or insolvency OF the prop
erty.
Superintendent Wadleys report, show.
ing that four and half million of dol.
Lars are likely to be needed in putting
the road bed in primo condition, seems
to emphasize Mr.. Corners views. us
already intimated that the Hollins com
lnlttee will not undertake rehabitu-
lation OF tho Central railroad property
under tho plan at first laid down That
committee has now grave doubts about
the solvency of the property and of its
ability to work out on the plans first
laid down by Hollins IL Co. That house,
it is said, fayors the reorganization
scheme somewhat on the line laid down
by Speyer IL Co and such plan may be
submitted 1T tho Wednesday meeting.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

LONDON, Nov. 9-(Special)-Th
Standards correspondent at St. Peters
burg says the appeals of tho provinces
to the government for help indicate
that the famine will be acute, though
less general than in 1891. Private cor
reSpondcnce bellies the pessimistic Of
fetal harvest reports, but shows that in
many places the peasants are starving
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
The juniors Fair.

The Juniors had another full house
last night despite tho many other at
fractions. About twenty couples took
part in the cake walk; Miss Sadie Gar.
land a;d c. j. Thomason were the lucky
pair. The contest between Sergeant
Griffin, of the police force and j. A.
Davis, OF the fire department., is kept
lively by The friends of these popular
gentlemen. The contest is for gold
badge. Dancing is tho main thing OH
the programme and is enjoyed every
night. The fair will probably close on
Saturday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
WHAT A LITTLE DOG CAN DO.
a Colony of Virginians Under.
going the Pasteur Treatment.
Ihey Arc All Residents of DnnyiIIe and
Were Bitten by the Same Dog During
August and September Tho Physi-
cians Think the Cases Scrious-Thc
Faticnts Waited Too Long Before Be
ing Treated.

New YORK, Nov. 2o.-tSpeciaD-
Police man Lennon, Of Baltimore, who
was badly bitten by mad dog several
days ago, is expected at tho Pasteur
Institute, in Tenth street, to ioin the
small colony of Virginians who are
being inoculated against hydrophobia
by DR.. Gibiere. Ten patients from Dan.
VILE, Va, wore grouped in the parlor
when reporter called this morning.
The adults looked serious, but tho chill.
dren wero playing about the room un.
conscious, evidently none tho worse for
the four NEGOTIATIONS given them yes,
terday.
DR.. Gibiere would not allow tho pa.
tients to be interviewed. Ho said thev
were 10 highly nervous condition and
talking about their case would only ag
gravate their excitability. He consid
cred their cases very serious, as they
had waited so long before having treat.
ment administered Ono of the Lee
children had died of rabies about two
weeks ago and all persons were bitten
during August and Septem Der. The
doctor hopes that tho inoculations NAV
prove eiIicacious.
The treatment will be continued for fif.
teen days, tho lymph being injected in
the side four times day for the Il rst few
days, the quantity being gradually
diminished toward tho end of tho treat.
mcnt II is painless, he says, the SON
sation being nothing more than pin
prick, and the after effects for while
are hardly perccptible. While the re-
porter was talking to Dir. Gibiero his
assistants brought in the lymph and
hypodermic syringes on q tray and the
preparations were At once made for the
atcond days innocuiations
The progress OF the case will be
watched closely by the ply sicians. In
all thirty six persons were bitten by
ono little skye terrier before it finally
died. When the Lees were first bitten
they had 10 idea that tho puppy was
mad and gave it to friends. 1t was pre-
scented to five different families. each
being under the impression that the
bites were harmless, until little Curtis
Leo died OF hydrophobia. DR.. Gibiere
expects TO treat many Of the remaining
persons who were bitten.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Condition of the Sick politio,uns

WASHINGTON. Nov. 29.-(Special)-
The information given at ex-Secretary
Blaine's house tonight, in response to
inquiries after his condition, was that
he had passed comfortable day and
was doing very nicely. Blaine hopes
to 60 out for drive very soon, if his
present progress toward recovery is
kept up. The improvement in Senator
Kenna's condition continues. He is
bright and cheerful and is reported by
his physician to be doing very woll.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Meeting of the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railroad

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. Especially
The annual meeting of tho Savannah,
Florida and Western railroad was held
this morning at the general offices in
this city. The old board was re- elected
as follows: President, H. Il. Plant;
vice-president and general manager, Fl.
S. llaines; general auditor, d. f. Jack;
secretary, R. B. Smith: treasurer, j. M.
Leo. Directors, III. B. Plant, H. S.
Haines, Henry Sanford. b. +. New
conner, j. FL. Estill, Ii. M. Flagler and
M. Jesup. Among the stockholders
present we're Il. Il. Haskell, proprietor
OF the Boston Herald, and Nj. r. Plant.
Flagler was also here to attend the
meeting. Plant left for Brunswick at
noon to attend the annual meeting of
the Brunswick and Western road to-
morrow
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

LONDON, Nov. 2o.-iSpeciaN-
meeting of the unemployed working
men was held to-day at Tower HILL
Among other speakers was the socialist
Backcrt. who announced to hearers
that despite the prohibition by tho au-
thorities and the prosecutions Of tho
police, the torchlight procession pre-
viously plann would TO held at mid
night to morrow or Thursday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wi,lbe Quiet

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Nov. 29.-(Spe-
cial) There will be nothing to disturb
tho Inauguration of Gov. Jones on
Thursday. Kolb said TO day that he
would nos attempt to be sworn in, and
that he would do nothing to bring him
self before tho people OF tho State in
connection with the inauguration. He
seems 10 have reached tho conclusion
that no will not bo able to GUST Jones
and is already laying pipes for two years
hence,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
MERcHANT's CAFE.
115 JEFFERSON STREET.
wilmington's Welcome Week of Festivi-

WILMINGTON, N. c., Nov. 20.-(Spe.
Wilmington's welcome week OF
festivities began to day and will con-
tinue until Saturday. The city is bril-
liant with decorations and iilumina-
tions. Thousands of .traniers arc in
attendance. The attrac lions are many
and varied. The parade Wednesday
night and display Of fireworks on grand
scale are two of tho leading features.
To-day there was marine parade and
boat races fol prizes on the river.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 9.-(SpeciaN-
Two sudden deaths. with probabil;t,
Oh third. in rapid succession among
the medical students at the Baker
House, on Decatur street, has caused,
great excitement. All of the m were in
attendance at the Eclectic College
throughout the week. Saturday and
Sunday three were taken i'll aid two
dleu within twenty four hours. The
third is still alive, but in critical con-
dition. All assumed blush discolo,-
alton. The effect Of it has been to de-
prive the school of its pupils. who have
returned to their homes.
Tho three stricken students were
John ii. Lewis, Oscar l. Hollis and +
r. Dalton, all of them young men who
came to Atlanta at the opening of the
Eclectic Medical College in October
ana engaged quarters at at tho Baker
honse' corner or Decatur and Butler
streets. Hollis was from Dale county.
Alaba ma; Lewis homo was in Uolmes
county, Florida, and Dalton came from
Pike county, Alabama.
During thor stay here mono of them
complained about their health. Satur.
day afternoon, Hollis became suddenly
Ill ana was compelled to taxa to his bed.
Sunday Lewis and Dalton, VINO mo-
ment before felt all right, were SINH
larly stricken. All three grew rapidly
worse and turned dark blue. Day before
yesterday Hollis died, just "a hours after
he was first attacked. Shortly before
IL o'clock last night Lewis died. after
being sick the same length of time.
Dalton is yet alive.
Many theories are advanced as to the
cause OF death. The doctors claim that
it was malarial tever, but the strange
circumstances were reported to police
headquarters and an investigation as to
poisoning is being made The blue dis
coloration Of tho body took place before
death. The affair is causing intense in
terest and will be probed to tho bottom.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Republicans Can Vote IN the Democratic
Primaries

ATLANTA, Ga.. Nov. .-(Special)-
The Fulton county Democratic execu-
tive committee has decided to let the
Republicans who vote the Democratic
ticket at the LEGAL elections vote in the
Dem ocratic primaries for county Offices
This action of the committee is unusual
and is causing much comment in potiti-
cal circles.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Crap shooters Fined So.

Fourteen of the negroes who were ar
rested Monday night by the police off,
cers for shooting crap and gambling in
the house Of Emma Baker, In Duck al
ley, were assessed S. each by Justice
Turner yesterday morning, and two
were dismissed. Chief Terry says he
intends to break up gambling in the
city as far as he Is able.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
How His kindness Was appreciated.

SAVANNAH, Nov 2o.-(SpeciaD-
j. Crane, colofed jewelry merchant,
gave permission to two white men to
sleep in his store last night. This
orning tho men were gone, and Crane
found he was robbed of five hundred
dollars worth Of jewelry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Work of the Circuit Court.

In the Circuit Court yesterday the
case OF A. L. Felena. who was suing the
city for $1,000 damages for b. oxen leg,
was decided in favor of the defendant.
Hon. Marshall Mccormick and Judge J.
Thompson Brown qualified to practice
law in the Roanoke courts.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Delegates to the Nicaragua Canal Conven
ton.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 90. -(SpeciaO-
Governor Northern to day appointed w.
Il. Burroughs, of Brunswick; S. H. Haw-
kins, of Americus; w. w. Gordon. OF
Savannah, and Clark Howell, of At
lanta, delegates to the Now Orleans
Nicaragua Canal convention.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Think This Over

THERE are but three things to be con-
sidered in the purchase of piano or
organ, viz: BEST instrument" Low
est price" easy payments" Hobbie
all OF these. Call at their warerooms,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

THE celebrated Sohner piano repro
sents the highest type Of piano art. 1t
is the musicians ofavorite IL you want
the best beyond question buy tho
Sohmer. Hobbie Music Company guar.
antees factory prices and easy pay.
ments. Warerooms, l57 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
a phiiadelphinn Commits Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2o.-(SpeciaD-
Samuel H. Fort, aged 80 years, son OF
wealthy merchant, committed suicide
last night by shooting himsel in the
West End Club House. He left letter
addressed TO his father and mother,
giving as his reason for the deed that
he had been dissipating too heavily and
rather than so continue he would take
his life. lie said the step had been
earnestly considered by him and he
found no other way to cease his dissi-
patton.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
The President Preparing His Message.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-(SpeciaD-
The President is busily engaged in
writing his message and keeps the
clerks at the OK ecutive mansion hustling
to keep up with him. No one was re-
ceived by him this morning, though
many called.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
DIED.

HUDDLESTON-Y Yesterday nj ~ O'Clock ut
the residence of William Iluddlcston 800 Luck
avcnnc =: w. EARL d. IlUDDLEsToN, aged 26
Kanawah Falls Tor intermcnt.
PFEIFFER.-Iast night at 11:2O Mrs j. F.
PFEIFFEI wife OF John PfeilTer, foreman OF the
blacksmith shop OF the Roanoke Machine Works
after lingering illness of two months The in
tcrment will he NJ Altoona, Pa.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-(Speciai) The
Herald will say tomorrow: There is no
room at present for doubt that Charles
s. Fairchild will accept his old porto
Ito. Additional interest attaches to this
fact because it is probably tho first
Cabinet position to be absolutely de.
termined upon. The tender of the
Treasury portfolioto Fairchild is under
stood to have been mado within day
or two after the election.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
DEATH OF DR.. JOHN W. SCOTT.
The Presidents Father-in-Law
Passes Quietly Away.

Tho Old Gentleman's Wonderful Vitality.
Although In His Ninety third Year
ho Showed Wonderful RnIIying Pow
ers-His Death tho Result of IL Cold
Caught While attending Mrs. Har-
rison's Funeral-An Inflated Admin.
istratiOn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

BUYING in largo quantities direct
from the manufacturers at lowest con-
tract prices enable Hobbie Music Com
pany to offer creator inducements TO
purchasers than can small dealers or
agents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Negotiations for o1npromise Failed

VIENNA, Nov. 9.-(SpeciaD-N
tiations for compromise between the
warning factions among the govern.
ment's parliamentary supporters have
failed, and the whole Germ an lib ral
delegation, numbering 100 members,
have joined the op oosition.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
Tho Weather.

Indications for Virginia: Fair. north
erly winds, gales on the coast.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

McCOLLOCK--LE FEW-At the home OF the
brides father, Benjamin McCollock. near Roa-
FEW, OF l,adford. Rev. MIR. Hutchinson, OF Sa-
LEM Oliciaicl.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
WERE THE STUDENTsPOISoNED?
Two Very Mysterious Deaths in
Atlanta

another One Expected at Any Moment.
Tho Dead Men Were Members Of tb.
Hoiectio College In Atlanca-They
were Taken Suddenly I'll and Died
soon afterward-The Bodies Assumed
Blush Discoloration-rhe Annir Is
Being Investigated.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

SehAtor NoIVuItt and WIG tonVaIeBcfng.
ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 20.-(Special)--
Senator Colquitt and wife, both of whom
have been Suffering rom paralysis, are
convalescenl. Senal or Colquitt will be
n his seat in the 5, nate in January.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30

Marriage aud death notices from any place
I'm Southwest Virginia will be published
free a6 below.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-30
III Z. r r | S o N S
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS.
Christmas Tree Exercises Enjoyed by
Large Houses.

Christmas Tree Exercises Enjoyed by
Large Houses.
The Sunday school Of st. Marks
Lutheran Church held their Christmas
tree entertainment last night. 1t was
successful in every respect and was
greatly enjoyed by crowded house.
Mayor Trout. the superintendent, had
charge Of the program, which was rem
dered in very creditable manner. Tho
church decorations wero about the
prettiest in the city. The follow ing
was the program:
Christmas Carol. Observation-Disclosures. School
Prayer. 49,. Rev o. c. Miller
Qasrtettc and Chorus Mr.. Ter ir,'se C LAS.
Kec,rn,ion. Master Philip Fcrns GaTa
Dialogue. Mrs; Hess, Mrs Brugman's and Miss
Lukcn's Glasses.
Solo. ...... Miss Amy Parker
Recitation. Master Ernest Miller
Address ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..Rev. o. @. Miller
Book Drill Miss Matte ferry rIyGet ca a's
Eecitation... Miss Daisy Fahncstock
Recitation. .......: Miss Mabel Kccdy
Remarks. ;,.....:.:. superintendent II S. Trout
DoXology. BencdIction.
The Christian Sunday-school held
their annual Christmas tree exercises
last night al their church. The house
wa we'll filled and the programme
short, but sweet The tree was teauti-
fully decorated. Tho programme was
as follows:
Chorus, merry Christmrs," by school.
Solo. by Miss LA Saunders.
Recitation, by Miss Lucie Clare.
Solo, by Rev. II @. Garrison
Recitation, by Miss Annie Clare.
Solo. hy Miss GafJic Godsey.
San.a Claus and distribution OF
p esents
Mr. Garrison acted in tho capacity of
Santa Claus
y GOOD Soprano Soloist wanted for
sho First Baptist Church. Apply to
GEO. w. SCorT, q: llobbie Music Hall.
Ohio Extension Edition now ready at
THE INES Office. Price cents.
A l.. JAMESON Il Co., coal ccalers, Headquarters
for Atlantic dynamite and Judson powder
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-28
LOCAL sREvsTlEs.

John Hooper returned yesterday from
a visit to relatives in Farmville and
Richmond.
officer Gee is spending tho holidays
with relatives at Keysville, Va.
Walter Boon is spending few days
with his parents at Boon's Mill, in
Franklin county.
P. b. Bolton, of Elliston, was in the
city yesterday.
Tom Cunningham returned yesterday
from visit to friends in Washington.
Miss Miggie M. bible, OF Amherst
Court House, is visiting the parents Of
o. nj. Page, in Northwest Roanoke.
Marriage licenses were issued to the
following couples yesterday: Henry v.
Nash and Mamie Drish, Trevlin A. Alif
and Mary Reynolds, Patrick II. Smith
and Jennie T. Weeks and William T.
Johnson and Cora Hamilton.
An entertainment will DO given next
Monday night by tho pupils in the First
ward school for the benefit Of the Y. M.
G. A. in their hall.
The Sunday-school Of the First Bap-
list Church hold their annual Christmas
tree tonight.
Miss Vernie Myers, of Bramwell, w.
Va. is visiting Miss Bessie Gold. at her
home on Sixth avenue 8. w.
The cold weather has stopped the
work on the Female College. The work
cannot proceed as long as it is cold
enough to freeze the mortar. The
foundation is not quite laid.
Ben Spindle. Of Christiansburg, was
in the city yesterday.
Miss Lillian Morcum, of Montvale,
who has been visiting Mrs. j. b. Ell
lott for several weeks, returned to her
home yesterday.
L. ]. Deyerle, of Elliston, was in the
city yesterday.
J. w. Helm, of Shawsville, was in the
city yesterday.
Miss Lucille Boswell, of Buena Vista,
who has been spending a few davis with
friends in Vinton, returned to her homo
yesterday.
ern freight station, returned to tho city
yesterday morning, having spent Christ.
mas with friends in Richmond.
Col. A. Pope, formerly general freight
agent of the Norfolk and Western rail
road, is in the city.
The Misses Eddie and Matte Luster.
of Fincastle, are visiting at the homo OF
q w. Ammen on Patterson avenue.
l.. Il. Dyerley left yesterday 70 La.
fayette, Va, to spend some timo with his
mother.
George Leigh, of the Ponce de Leon,
returned last night from Norfolk. He
reports merry Christmas and eight
inches of snow 1T that place.
o. j. Engleden of LYnchburg, was in
the city yesterday.
ii Loon and b. l.. Spencer, of Rich
mond, were in the city yesterday.
The West End Presbyterian Mission
will hold their Christmas treat to
night
Mrs. Bessie Miller Oton did not ap
pear last night at the Y. M. C. A
rooms, as she had benn telegraphed fol
| from her home in kentucky, and lef
/ on the morning train.