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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1892-05-13
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Jos cigarrjIIos de la HabGNG, nsGrcG .
S. LA EXCEPCION -

No tienen rival son los mejores de los
Que hasta ahora han legadO 8 esta Isla. Ell
buen fumador las personas de buen gusto, los
r rsoomlendan por la exoelente plcadura, mag
nlfico papel, sgradable aroma y elegante enva.
go. Son fabricad1s expresamente para las
personals que saben apreciar 10 exquisite y 10
saIudable.- Los cigarrilos dc La EXCEPCION'
se detalan en- los acreditados estabtecimientos
le confser y cafes La Palma y La MGlloT-
qui9s1, y en- los de 5abaqueria La UItT0MsGTiss0,
Flor de Jas A9atiltGS y Otros de la Capital
Unicos agenGes para toda Ia Isla,
-s@ sa LOPEZ VILLAMIL u O.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1892-05-13
VOx POpuli

Los enfermos que han ensayado, el JGrGbe
de SGviG de GdcIsibt 10 proclaman como una
asnecialidad en- eI asma, afecciones catarrales
q del est6mago y en- el reumatismO. $3.50.
Ell legltimo, 10 prepara dnicamente en- Ca
guas, Santiago MGncl0Ua-Preci0 de Ia media
5oteila rs c6ntavos. Abril 8
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
FOREIGNERS IN A FACTORY.
A Lack of Native Help Compelled TINS
step-SociaI and Personal Notes.

rCorrcspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
SUFFOLK, Va. March Son account
of inability to secure sufficient ma
tive help to conduct Its business the
Virginia Manufacturing Company has
been compelled to employ foreign
ers to work in its factory. and about
seyenty-five emigrants arrived here last
Thursday night for that purpose. Inc
proprietors were 10th to take this step, out
The exiqencies of the case compelled them
to do so.
The young ladies OF Rylaud Institute
gave a musicale last night, which proved TO
be one of the best of the season. IL at
tracted not only q large attendance OF our
homo people, but quite number OF out
of-town visitors were present-amoDg them
the following: m
Mrs. W. W. Robertson, Miss Jessie Te-
bault, and Miss Annie Cannon, or Nor
folk; Miss Bessie kempshall, OF Princess,
Anne county; Miss Grace Morgan, and
Rev. III. n. Quisenberry, Of Berkeley;
Messrs. A. b. Morgan, Nj. Sweet, and }. +.
Weaver, of Norfolk, and j. IL. wilcox,
editor Portsmouth Progress.
Mrs. e. Snyder; of Suffolk. went to Nor
folk yesterday on visit to her relatives In
that city.
Mr.. A. Brescia, of this place. who was
married in Norfolk several days ago. re-
turned home Thursday, bringing MS orlue
with him. They are at home at No. Do
Kilby street. =.
Mr.. II. L. Elan. the efficient manager OF
theatrical attractions at the City Hall. has
retired from the business and Is succeeded
by Mr.. j. Walter Hosier. formerly IN the
same line of business in Florida. The first
attraction under the new regime will DO
the New York philharmonic Club on the
10th Of March.
Miss Alice Phillips. who has been in At
lanta for the past two years. returned
home last Thursday night.
The Town Council met in regular month
ly session last night. Mayor Riddick was
prevented by sickness from being present,
but all the councilmen were on hand.
namely-A. w. Ely (president),. K: l..
Brewer. Jr., w. II. Gay, NJ. =: Lloyd, ID.
Macleary, and w. ID. Wood. The election
of the three additional members provided
for by the recent amendment to the char
ter granted by the Legislature was post
poned to future meeting.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. William Walls. q highly esteemed
member of the police force. has been quite
sick for the past week or two.
Mr.. Percy Rainey. of Petersburg, editor
of the Trade Recie,r. ia here in the interest
of his paper. He is collecting data, etc.,
for o write-up" of Suffolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
Five Deaths IN AIamancs,
correspondence of the Richmond Dispat

Correspondence OF the Richmond DispatchI
GREENSBORO, n. c., March 5.-Fiye
deaths have occurred at Alamance, about
five miles from town. this week. On Mon
day Mrs. Susan Stewart. aunt OF Judge j..
A. Gilmer, of this city, died. On the same
day Mr.. Andy Anderson, of that neighbour
hood. also died.
These deaths were followed by that of
Captain John Mclean, also a prominent
citizen of that section; that of Mrs. Isabelle
Neatherly, and finally on yesterday by
that of Mr.. Allan Scott, brother of our
townsman, Mr.. Lew w. Scott. All were
members Of the same church and over 20
years of age.
The condition of Judge Gilmer is about
the same. His son, John Gilmer, Jr.. has
been called home from the university on
account of his fathers health.
Major Finger. State Superintendent of
Schools. was in the city yesterday.
Professor McIver. Of Winston. who is
soon to take charge of the Normal School
at this place, was in the city yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results wheA
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE, kK NEW YORK, nv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
ComuromIsed for Three Millions.

New YORK. March 5.-Timothy Hogan
Hopkins. the adopted son OF Mrs. MARX
Hopkins-SeGIles, has compromises 90 us
600. The twenty-four or twenty-five rela,
tives of Mrs. Searles have been piacated
and the suit Is now ended forever. 1t Will
be remem bered that Nr. Searles was the
architect in charge of the construction OF
Mrs. Mark Hopkins's residence at Great
Darlington, Mass. and subsequently, mar
ried her in New York city. The Will was
contested by Timothy Hopkins on the
oround of undue influence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
Tho Naval Bill.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The naval-ap-
propriation bill has been put IN definite
shape, and as soon as the committee passes
on one matter still left open it will be re-
ported to the House. The aggregate ap-
preparation carried by the bill is S23,-
$50 .S22. Among tho items of appropria-
ton for public works at the several navy
wards is one tor Norfolk. Na.-S25OOO for
q floating gate for the granite dock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
Rough Weather at cobbs Island.

CoBB's ISLAND. March 2.-For the past
two weeks we have experienced one of the
toughest storms that has visited this
island for years. The tides have washed
up nearly to the Richmond Cottage, and
have encroached upon the cottage Of Mr.
Ashby Jones.
Tho body of the sailor which was found
floating IN the bay last spring, and which
was buried southwest Of MIR. tones's lot,
was washed away by the heavy sea-
The north end OF the beach u fearfully
washed. and at this writing could not be
ID more than likely. however Judging
from past experienced. tho beach will make
back again before the summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

WVut4 ~ So<>ss ~~--~ - -
IT belieye they will certainly do 20
unless prevented by General Manone:
There ara no tissensions IN the party at
nressnt bus have information that Gene
raj Malone and his friends are distributing
throughout tho State secret circulars ana
letters, having for their object the defeat OK
every Republican IN the State VINO mas not
hsnnen 10 know that Nahone's friends
have for the past month been engaged IN
4 warfare upon Republicans known TO oe
friendly toward President Harrison, ana
in some of the districts persons have Al
ready been named to DO chosen rs dele
gates. who arc outspoken In their oppo-
sition to the denomination OF the frcsi-
dent.
MALONE OBLIGATION.
"Ifeel confident that Mabone's effort will
be TO get q Malone delegation, one that
he can absolutely control ana direct az
the national convention" -,
Colonel Brady says the sentiment OF the
Virginia Republicans is practically unani-
nous in favor of Harrison's denomination,
and from a close observation throughout
the country the President will be nomi-
nsted by reclamation.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
President Harrison and party arrived
here in o special train about III o'clock
this morning en- route to Washington. A
small crowd assembled at the depot TO see
hum. The President showed himself at
the window of his car. but nowhere else.
II is argued that the recent decision OF
the Supreme Court of the United States
sustaining Speaker Reeds ruling in count
ing present the members OF Congress who
refused to vote on any questions will ap.
ply with equal force to the members or
the electoral board Of this city on the oc-
casion when vacancy IN the board was
recently filed.
Mrs. DR.. A. G. Pole, OF Baltimore, Is
visiting her friend, Miss NJ. l.. Minetree,
of Jefferson street.
Dir. Stephen Brown. former well-known
citizen of Petersburg, Is seriously Ill In
Chattanooga, from the effects of an attack
of paralysis His wife is also quite Ill.
Rev. Mr.. Battle. of Wilson, N. o., who
has accepted the call to the pastoral
charge Of the First Baptist church IN this
city, is said to be brilliant orator and
most acceptable pastor. he VIII enter
upon his duties about the 1st of April.
Worshipful- Master George Potts, OF DIS
trict No. Al, will make an official visit 10
the Masonic lodge at Claremont next
Thursday and confer the different degrees.
Tho sales Of loose tobacco this week az,
eregated 775.000 pounds; the receipts Oh
priZed were CSC hogshead5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
intermediate Celebration at the v. NJ. l.
[Speclal telegram to tho Dispatch.l

LEXINGTON. Va. March 5.-The Joint in
termediate celebration of the Dialectic and
Cadet Societies took place this evening at
$50 o'clock in the Dialectic Society Hall
presence OF large audience Cadet James
/. Stephens. president of the Dialectic So
ciety. introduced Cadet A. j. Orme, Jr.,
as first orator. Cadet Henry A. Wise fol-
lowed as second orator. As debators Ca
Diet @. b. Cofeen was on the affirmative
and Cadet w. II. Williams on the negative.
The debate of Cadet Cofeen was of very
high character. and showed careful pre-
paration. As . declaimer Cadet L. II.
Gignalliat, of Louisiana, carried on the
highest honors. The music for the occa-
of Cadet q. b. Elliott.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
CRUISER RALEIGH.
THE WAYS ALL READY FOR The
LAUNCHING or THE WAR-shIP.
Arranging Programme Of Ceremonies
Bargss Foundered aud Other Broke
Loose stabbing Array.
Correspondents Of the Richmond Dl,paschl

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspasch.l
NonroLK, March 5.-The launching ways
for the steel cruiser Raleigh are finished
and everything ready for putting the ship
overheard at once If desired. The ma
chlnists, however. are still tinkering
around her shafting, and there seems 70 %
no hurry on the part Of the department..
Thousands OF visitors are expected Ia
Portsmouth on the day of the launching.
and the School Board has ordered all the
public schools TO be closed in order to al
low Young America to see the ceremony
of floating the first ship OF the new navy
built at Gosport navy-yard.
There is no date fixed for Launching tne
Texas. but u is thought she VIII go on 'n'
WAYS some time during tho summer.
The Dolphin has been moored under the
big crane and the 4-incn guns put ABOARD
and mounted. She now but waits ner
secondary battery to be ready Tor service.
DISABLED BABGEs.
fspec,al telegram 70 the Dspatch.l
NogroLK. Va, March 1.-Two coal-laden
baroe,. the Hoaglev and Minott, bound
from Lambert Point to New YORK IN tow
of the tug G. A. Morse. foundered IN the
storm of Fenwick's Island last Wednes-
day. The crews were saved and the tug
arrived here with them to-day.
Two other barges, IN tow OF the tug
Imther G. Ward, broke loose in the same
storm. but were cited and picked up next
day and were towed into Hampton Roads;
Two Norfolk and Western barges lost
their rudders in the same storm.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
Captain William Hsggerty. in charge OF
the men at work to-day trying to raise tne
schooper Annie T. Elmer, sunk near VII.
Iouohby Spit. was caught by q rope and
had one of his legs broken and fingers cut
of and was brought to st. Vincents Hos
pital to-day.
A stabbing ARRAY occurred near Ports
mouth at a late hour last night, when
man named Andrew Smith had bus throat
cut from ear to ear by Anderson Williams
and will probably die. Williams was ar
rested and lodged in tho county jail.
YIRsr USED BY THE pREsIDESTs PARTY.
New parlor-cars were received by the
Virginia Beach railroad yesterday and the
handsomest was used to-day In bringing
President Harrison and his party to Nor
folk.
TRIENNIAL CoNCLAvE.
The Knights Templar Communicates of
both cities are steadily working up their
trip to Denver to attend the triennial con-
claye. Rates have been arranged with the
Chesapeake and Ohio.
Rev. A. Il. Goodchild, of Cape Charles
CITY, is here. and says the Methodists OF
his town have in contemplation the erec--
ton or a new house of worship there. and
a building that Will be both imposing and
elegant Will adorn the town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
Flannellete sultings-double-widt yard wide

Flannellete sultings-do yard wide,
solid color and mixed color grounds with stripes,
plaids, dots, dashes, rings spot mixtures. Col
ors, navy, garnet, tan, light gray, medium gray.
medium blue, old rose just the material for
House Dresses, Wrappers, Childrens School
Dresses, Just 10c. yard.
Developing great stock OF light, evening,
and gas-light shades Dress Goods.
All the materials below we have In yellow,
lavender, pink, light blue, cream. red:
Silk-Warp Glorias, sl.25 yard.
Crocodile Wave Crepons, 81 yard.
Soft Wool Serges, soc, yard.
All-Wool Crepons, SOC, 80 inches wide.
Wool Cropons Boo. yard.
36-lnch Henriettas, superior quality. 3Oc.
yard.
Bombay Crepes plain, 80 inches wide, l21sc.
Lace stripe Crepes, 81 inches wide, 1886.
Silk Mulls, As inches wide, soc.
Satteens, 80 inches wide. 12l@c.
Imported Satte sns, 20c. yard.
Cheese Cloths, double width, 10c. yard.
Cheese Cloths, single-width, DC. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
childrsa Played with Matches.

huntsville. March William Holmes
. very worthy co.ored man. residing very
morning (sD - usual, leaving bis wife In
charge Of the house and children. The
wife went to neighbQr's 70 borrow . pair
OF Aat-irous. The children, Il Il thought,
went TO playing with boz Of matches,
when the clothes Of : little girl nearly
years old took Are. She Is once ran out
% doors 10 The Wind. end was 70 badly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

assembled hero. mot only must stock DO
greater, but prices must be lower"
The gr eater portion of this weeks offerings
are Of fabrics never before shown IN Richmond.
Wash Crepes, white grounds with figures and
flowers OF all colors aud designs, Just like the
Crepe do Chimes and Light China Silks Of high
est cost. The more you wash these the more
creepy becomes the effect Price Is 121Sc. q yard.
For the first time shown In Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
The Cotton supply.

New YORK. March 5.-The total visible
simply of cotton for the world is 1853. 450
bales. of which ALTOS bales are Ameri-
can. against 3.520,642 and 2,s59,642 bales,
respectively, last year. Receipts at all in
terror towns, 62.5O2 bales. Receipts from
plantations. 96,O79 bales. Crop in sight.
1895, i66 bales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
4 RICHMOND BOY GOES THROUGH.
Paused His Physical OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Bin Introducsd-Possai AnAirs'
sr~cx, our Ra0uInr Correspondsnt-l

Pnssed His Physical Ezeminstion-"sAsA
mn introduced Postal Affairs.
IRON Our Regular Correspondent
w.su1xaros, March 5.--Fiye of the seven
v;rg,nia boys who appeared this week Of
Foyf McHeury to be examined for west
Point failed on the physical part OF the
examination. One who got through INC
nhyslcal examination IS Edmund WOOD.
hr,doe son of Mr.. George Woo1pr1dge, OF
Richmond. He finished his scholastic ex-
Animation to-day at Fort McHenry ana IN
a few days it will be known whetner ne
Mr.. tucker. by request, introduced in tho
House to-day bills for the rellet OF Apra-
ham Stoye- and the estate OF george W.
TAYLOR, deceased, both of Augusta county.
Va. Tho first claim is for $500 and the otner
ia for $3.50, being for supplies furnisneu tne
Union army during the war.
PosJ-oFFIcEs.
Post-offices have been established as fol-
lows; r,
virsinis-Brian. Louisa county, Inorn-
ton s. Jones. postmaster.
North Carolina-Norton. jackson coun-
". Alice j. Zachary, postmaster.
railroad service changes have been or
dered in North Carolina a. follows: Chad
bourn to Hub. Wilmington. Chadbourn
and Conway railroad. 11.25 miles. PERMIT
nostmasters at Hub and Chadoourn, n;
&. TO exchange mails on Sunday, provided
the mails are carried in locked pouches by
sworn carriers and without expense TO the
Delegate Kerfoot. Of Clarke county, who
stoned here several days after the al
iournment OF the Virginia Legislature, left
for home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

4 l,ssie boy about years old wss also bad
II burned, but will recover. Fortunately
the furniture or the house did not eaton
fife before tho aunt Of tho children near near
inc their screams. rushed TO their rciieL
and prevented other damage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
THE BAKER TRIAL STILL ON.
Eloquent and Forcibie Speeches OF tho
Two Triggs-Two More to Be Made.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.I
ABINGDON, Va, March 5.-Eight again
finds the Baker case IN court and two
speeches are to be made on Monday. Per
'haps the ablest speech on behalf OF the
prosecution was made this morning by
Daniel Trigg. and from the serious appear
apce of the Jury 1t was plain he left an i'm
preston of no little meaning.
However, he was followed by his brother,
G. +. 1rigg, representing the prisoner.
who brought forth from both the jury and
audience many outbursts of laughter and
woye along with his good humor a chain
of legal reasoning which perhaps has never
been surpassed in this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

solid-Color China Silks. 80 inches wide, within
4 inches OF yard-colors, light red, yellow, light
blue, orange, pink, lavender, light green,
shrimp, Ale. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

New Spring Cheviots, 36 inches wide, strictly
Atwood; all the soft odd shades OF Tens, Grays,
Blue-Grays. ETC., that rival IN appearance tho
81 aud az stufs 35c. yard. Such bargains as
these must crowd our counters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Knickerbocker suitings, 80 inches wide, Diago-
nal, with dashes and splotches OF color-at the
North they are being universally worn-iust
31l5c a ward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Yard-wide Zephyr-Cloths, white with dainty
blue and red and black hair-lines wear resist
ing, for ladies' and children's dresses, waists,
etc., 1876. yard, worth at least 331sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Figured India Silks, "a inches wide, soft.
luxurious quality, the most exquisite figures and
flowers on white, black, blue. grsy, and tan
grounds-patterns IL TO 20 yards-el yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Dainty Light-Weght Crepe Cloths altor
mating wide and very narrow stripes, colors,
shrimp and white, lilac and white, tan and white,
old rose and white, soft gray and white, the
dantiest Of materials for street wear, worth 81,
price here IL 59c. q yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Changeable Taffeta and Glace Silks, ths pref
test OF this seasons trimming silks. Don't buy
nations OF colors here-23 different ones-at 81
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Cbevron Stripes and Checks, 3S inches wide,
strictly all wool-more than forty different pat
terns-are selling like wild-nre here for 45c
yard. Price for same character OF goods, that
don't compare in style at other stores, Is DOC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

In Medium-Priced Dress Goods you will con-
cede-you must concede after an examination
the greatest bargains, In the pretiest styles, arc
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Bengaline or Crystal silks, the new beautiful
Corded silks for costumes and trimming, el.25 q
yard, worth up to Sl.6o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Black Peau dc Sole, all-silk warp and filing,
81 inches wide, among the most stylish OF Black
Silks, worth Sl.25, for 75c. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

An-slIk Crepe de Chine, the most stylish OF
silk materials. all solid colors, gray, tan, red.
yellow, light-bluc, pink, lavender, cream, black.
SOC. q yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Figured India Silks, 21 inches wide, black
grounds with two and three toned figures, wavy
crocodile stripes, &c, same patterns as much
higher-priced silks, SOC. a yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

3s-inches wide, sixteenta-lnch Raised Cord,
colors. corn blue. helio.rope navy. old rose, s
shades grey, shades tau, price is 75c. yard,
worth Al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Zephyr Flannels yard wide, light with hair.
line stripes, checks, and plaids. Twice as fine
az outings but same price-12lkc. a yard, worth
25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06

Dress Ginghams-a card Of II pieces, no two
alike, plaids and stripes, medium and light col
ors, 71sc. yard. The regular 10c. quality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
MOVED TO LoUDoUs.
BRISTOL AND NORTHERN RAILROAD.
To Connect with the CliDch Valley
Death of Past High Priest.


Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
BRIsroL, Tenn, March 4.-Your reporter
has just learned that the Bristol and
Northern railroad has been incorporated
by number of leading business of
this and otler cities. 1t is TO extend from
Bristol to q point near the town of Cleve-
land. Va. on the Clinch Valley Extension of
the Norfolk and Western railroad, dis
lance of 80 or So miles from this CITY.
Tomorrow morning Mr.. George S. B.
Bruce, prominent engineer, will begin
the survey Of the road.
MASON OF HIGH DEGREE GONE.
A sad death occurred in the town of
Abingdon this morning early when Ste
phen A. Jackson passed from earth. He
will be buried by the Masons tomorrow
morning at II O'clock. lie was one of the
few thirty-third degree Masons in this
past-high priest of Abingdon Royal Arch
Chapter. No. 80. In June, 1889. he was Q
delegate to the Supreme Council of Ameri-
ca, which met in the city of Louisville. At
that meeting he was crowned sovereign
grand general inspector of the thirty-third
and last degree of Free Masonry. The
Knights Templar of Marion and Bristol
will attend as escorts to the st. Andrews
Consistory, which order has his burial in
charge.
The town of Bristol. Tenn, has pur-
chased q steam-roller to be used on the
streets. 1t il . huge concern and cost
about "a, 200. Bristol will in the near fu-
turs have 10 hne streets - any city.
THE yIoHY Own.
John Wanamaker has at lat decided the
vexed post-oflce question. The post-ofice
will not be removed from the Tenp0sses
side Of the city. This little fight has in
jursd Bristol - much - the shutting
down Of the furnace almost.