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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
INQUIRY INTO THE NICHOLAS CASE.
The Grand Jury Hears Several Witnesses
and AdiOuros over.

Tho grand fury Of Honrco county WAS In Sos
sion for several hours yesterday and examined a
number OF Witnesses in the case Of Philip Nicho-
las, who Is charged with the murder Of James
Mills and JudsOn Wilkinson. Among those who
testified was Mrs. Mills, the uuprepussessing
dame VINO has figured 80 prominently and IN
fayorably in the mystery Those who saw Mrs.
Mills at tho courthouse were by no means in-
pressed with her beauty and we're losth 70 be-
Hove that her charms could possibly lead her
admircr 90 commit murder.
DR.. Chalkloy, Squire Rugg, and others were
among those who testified, but as there are 50
many witnesses tho Jury adjourned TO meet
again Saturday morning.
Mrs. Wilkinson, the aged mother OF one Of the
drowned mon, has moved 30 Richmond. She
wants TO 30 70 the almsl0usc. and n absolutely
destitute aud ~ years OF age. Her son loft but
little property, and II will all be conhscated 10
pay the expenses Of the inquest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
Amity Lodge. No. 70, a. r. andA. NJ.

This lodge held its regular stated cOmmunica-
ton az the Masonic Temple last night. The de-
crees OF Entered Apprentice and FoloWcratt
tHyare confgrred or two candidates. In the regu-
lar order OF businefs a communication was read
from the district deputy grand master transmit
ting tue findings OF a com mission OF past masters
(ordored by the Grand Master on appear from
the action OF the LODGE touching question OF
Masonic morals and discipline on the part OF
one OF ils members The action OF the l0dge
Was endorsed. The paper was flled-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
FIRE IN A sroREHousE.
speedy discovery saves Some of tho Old
Dominton Mills Property

Tho speedy discovery about IL o'clock last
night of the Gre in She storehouso Of tho Old Do
nninion Cotton-Mills Company, situated about
nifty yards from tho mills proper. on Hun street.
in Manchester, was the oRly thing that saved
serious loss 60 that concern.
Thore were stored in the building fifty-two
bales Of cotton and a lot o. machinery, aud had
the aamcs gotten fairly into the former thtre
would have been hard Tins extinguishing
them. IA Il was, the lre was seen by Mr. Toler,
an employee at Todd a Justiss mills, before il
had gained any Roadway. and Mr.. Toier. assisted
by Mr. Kelly, put It out before the Manchester
Fire Department arrived.
Tho alarm WIS sounded about IL o'clock and
the nremen made hAsty response. but their
services we're not needed. The damage was but
slight. The building Was formerly used az a
freight depot by the Richmond and Danvlle
Railway Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
William Il. Crane at tho Mozart Tonight

Tonight the distinguished comedian William
H. Crane aad his great company, with all the
magnificent scenery add accessories used IN tho
New York productions, vii appear al hOzat
Academy In Mr. Cranes Weli-knCWn play Tue
Senator" Mr.. Cranes portrayal OF the ener-
getic statesman Hannibal Rivers Is too well
known 10 need comment at this time. Inc COM
many IA ura- tiCaly the Same that appeared IN
me New York production. "1ho Senator" Will
be PLAYED tonight, Thursday, and Friday
nights and Saturday matinee, and tho engage
meut will be concluded ON saturday night
win Mr.. Cranes latest success. "1he American
MlnIsfnrN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
The Police Court.

There was small docket at the Police Court
yesterday morning, but the amount taken IN as
ones was about $40, which Is q very good busi-
ness TOR this season-eIcept on Mondays.
John Christian (coloredl was assessed t1O ana
costs for striking Fannie Burle on the head with
q chair.
Minerva Brown ana Mary Alexander Doth
colored), charged with creating distur bance on
the premises OF Mahala Hickman. From the
evidence It appeared that Nahnla and Vary T.
Brown had a hand I'm the row and all were as
sessed $3.50 and costs each.
Richard Turner. an aged white man who was
taken up on the streets by the police as va
grant, was sent 70 the almshouse until Dis
friends cnll for him. His home IL only shor!
distance out IN Henrico county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
CapitoI Notes.

r. 6. SDady, clerk Of Northampton county; a.
v Read treasurer OF Northampton, and VI. ;.
Chahoon, treasurer Of Botetourt, visited tho
Capitol yesterday.
Tho Governor has not acted on the LynchburG
court-nartial case yet. The papers are in tho
hands Of Colonel Meade Haskns, Judge-AaVo-
cate General
The Governor yesterday refused 20 pardon
Eva jenkins. who was sentenced 10 inc county
Court OF Roanoke to eighteen days IN jail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
Averv panerrous Occurrences.

A din In one OF the immense holders at the
unDer gas-vorks made It necessary for the gas
70 Be turned of for a short while about v O'Clock
last night. great many burning lets, OF
course. went out, and when the gas was IurHe1
on again Il passed through the pipes eAUeP' ~
csses where II was either religbted or turned on
by the consumers az the Jets. 1t would be very
dangerous 10 do such a thing at tue gas-worke
AZ a late hour at night, especially 70 persons
who leave their gas burning all night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

spons old stocks. - ssies snow dsiiy. vhns .
epecuiaiing feeling 10 more marksd dc~n W
confidence In the future.
Dark loose sold for tho common and medium
qualities offered up 70 phr. Low grsnse
on sale.
Tho leading dark planters say the crop 70
short, hesvy-sodied leaf Of good quality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
RYAN FOUND NOT GUILTY.
The Jury Fails TO Convict HIm-wit-
nesses Sent TO Jail.

The Hastings Court convened promptly yes
terdRy morning and resumed the hearing OF tes-
tmOny IN the case Of James j. Ryan, charged
with tho murder OF John W. Rice. Inc trial bad
spectators we're pregentt o hear its closing
Several minor witnesses testified, and the argu-
msnt for both tho Commonwealth and the de-
fence was BRET and devoted 70 the salient points
involved When the case was given 20 the jury
that body retired for about i've minutes and re-
turned with a verdict OF not guilty. Ryan was
turned over 10 his friends and borne 1Oyfully
from tue courtroom.
Ryan was also acquitted on the charge Of 70.
loniously assAultIng and wounding Robert l..
Rice, a brother OF the deceased.
After the trial yesterday Judge Witt ordered
that Phil Parsley, William Clarkson, and
Lewis Wade, the witnesses who were on Monday
sent 20 Jail by his Honor for being TOO drunk 10
testify, DO remanded 70 prison for ten days more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
A Rotbsehiid Beer Trust.
I'M toIarrnr.h 70 the Disnatch.l

NRw HAVEN, COM, December 2o.-Ths
greatest European financiers, the kothschllgs
are, 1t IL said, leaders In an enterprise 70 cstaD
lish a n tmmonse beer trust. with headquarters IN
New York, and with branch business ofnccs and
warehouses IN az least a dozen New England
cites and tho West Many millions OF capita
vine Gus al the smaller similar concerus OF the
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
A Lynehburc Jswsiier Assigns.

LYHcaBURG, Va, December 20.-H. +. Watts
& Son, Jewellers, located on Nam street, made an
assign ment here late this afternoon Tho estl-
mated liabilities are about $4,000, and II Is
thougbt that the assets viii very nearly cover
The Indebtedness, most Of which Is due houses In
New YORK CITY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
BEN. TlLLMAN EMPHATIC.
He Says Railway-Men May BE Dashed as
Against Farmers.
(By telegraph 20 the DisDai

lBy telegraph 20 the DsDatcn.l
COLUMBIA, 5. c., December 2O.-The bill put
ting tho absolute control Of all railroads In the
State in the hands Of the Railroad Commission
from whose decision there shall be no appeal,
was signed by Governor Nllmsn last evening.
A mass-meetlng Of railroad employees was held
IN this city last nigh; and a committee was APP
pointed 20 wait upon the Governor in regard 20
the oil After hearing their mission the Gov
ernor said: THE bin has already been signed
and is aow law. TIE opposition OF eishtor ten
thousand railroad mployees does not amount 10
n d compared With the nifty or sixty thousand
farmers demanding its passage
The effect Of this was rather inllammatory.
A mass-meetng Of all railroad employees In the
state was called Tor Thursday night next. aud
the bsttle-cry will then begin IN earnest agalnst
the Tillman movement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
THEIR FIRST ANNUAL MEETING.
The Disciples Union Elects oficers and
Transacts Other Business.


Tie frst annual meeting OF the Disciples
Union OF Rchmond and Manchester was held at
the Seventh-street church last night, when the
fol,o,ytrg officers were elected for 1898: W. l..
Sydnor presiden George G. White, Arst vice
president; A. l.. Ernest, second yice-president
". /. Porter third yire-president; j. l. Ill.,
secretary, aud ". A. Crenshaw' treasurer.
1bese 01lcere. with the following, are 70 con-
e,itute tho Executive Committee: Rev. Jabez
Nall Rev. X. ". Yanho0k, Rev A. X. Moore,
Rev. c. Z. Moore, H. d. Tyler, Charles McGru-
r.. Durrett, W. L. Porter, g. b. Ely,
u n. JcbsCn, Goorge &. white, w. f. Green,
". II. Ciemmitt, ~ +. Fox, Mrs; K. II. Duke,
IIuon motion a committee composed OF 4. x.
Moore, ". II. lemmltt, and j. L. Hill was ap-
UoiRted TO revise and recommend changes in the
constitution and bylaws and 10 report 10 he1s
regular meeting ,.,ooo-
Inc rep rt Of the Treasurer showed s4239I
collected and disposed Of during tho past year,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
To Be Married In Tampa.

Nr. ". /. Aoptoiro ron Of DR.. Monteiro. OF this
.., Hill be- married tomorrow ia Tampa. Fla,
u hlss Clara MOrloy, hiRhiy-eBieeIped aud
Very accomplished young lazy OF that place.
DOL brdo-elect r. q former pirginian, and the
D 'ou-eiect II tho manager Of the Daisy Iron
80 stool COmpany, ~ blg stone Cap, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
THR FURRY OVER.

1t is now evident that the furry Of the money
market yesterday was due largely TO mAnipola-
ton for the purpose Of depressing certain stocks
like the Industrials on which the banks ard
financial institutions generally have been lend
ing freely Of late. These facts were made so
clear that speculative sentiment on the stock
Exchange underwent complete change. Prices
advanced sharply and there were no reactions
worthy OF the name at any hour OF the day. Dis
ttiing and Cattie-F Feeding advanced DC, Chica-
90 Gas 2lac., aud Sugar 1Sk.
THE RAILROADS IMPROVE.
The railroad list improved TO the extent OF
u 10 pa per cent. outside Of Manhattan, which
held up 3ll 20 1904. There Was steady Alb
sorption OF the Grangers, Missouri PACING, Union
Pacific, Western Uuion, Louisville and Nashville
Reading, Lackswanna, and Northern Paiinc
preferred, but Rock Island was really the Tea
ture, IL having been the first 90 advance, with
continued purchases by leading houses night mp
80 the close OF business. Final quotations were
ia 10 below the highest, but the tone OF specu-
laton was firm. Railway bonds were stronger.
Richmond Terminal advanced l5s TO 441s
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on cs.lls has been easier, ranging nom
4 10 Is; last loan ct 4, closing offered al 4.
Prlme mercantile paper. 5a6.
Sterling exchange Is weaker. with actual bus-
ness in bankers bills at 4et TO 4s5l4 for sixty
day And 4S7a4S714 for demand. Posted rates.
s4S5a4SS. Commercial bills. fS3lsa4S61a
Government bonds have been steady. stlte
bonds have been neglected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

RICHMOND, December 2O.-oysEzIs6s-Whest
430 onsnels Corn. 600 bushels. Oats, 2,lO0
bushels.
sALKA-Wheat. $50 bushels.
QUOTATIONS
WaEkr.-Longberry 74s7Sc. Mixed. 72s77c.
shortperry. 7Oa77c. No. red, 76a77c.
GoRH--White, Virginia, new, bag lots, 4Sa4sc.
No white. 4oa49c. No. mixed, 47c.
OAra-WIater ror seeds 3saz2c.; No.
mixea. 39a40c.: No. mixed, 37a3se-
HYx--5Sa02c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
Tammauy Asks Nothing.

NV YORK. December CO." Tammany Hall
viii ash Cleveland for nothing in the way Of pa
tronage or places" asserts Richard Croker
'.The organization supported him Loyalty, and
will support his administration just as loyalty
and NOT embarrass him in the matter Of appoint
tnents.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
ATLANTIC AND DANWLLE RAILROAD.
Annual Meeting of stockholders-Eiec
ton of Oficers-Receiver's Report.

ton of OGicers-Receiver's Report.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, December 2O.-The annual
meeting OF tho stockholders OF the Atlantic and
Danvule railroad was held in Portsmouth to-
day and the following of1icers elected: Presl-
dent. Il. NeWRars London, Eng; Nice-Presi-
dent, Bernard Bruen, Portsmouth; Secretary
ana Agent in transfer Of stock, p. q. Chamber
lain, Portsmouth: Directors, Is. Newgars, DaIld
Lehman, Isaac l.. Rice, Jonas NJ; llbby, X. Is.
Tunstal Bernard Bruen, A. p. Thorn, e. NJ.
Hughes. and X. G. Marshall.
There were 3j,0134 shares OF stock repre-
sentod. Tho report OF tho receiver, Mr.. 4. =.
Thorn, stated that tho road was paying Gil eh-
pensss now and laying by surplus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
KEW yorK pRopUcE MARKET.


NEW YoEx. Dscenbcr eo.-soutnern fcuf
weak. Wheat duh ond enefer, closing STEADY;
No. red, 7ec. In store and elevator; options
closed steady; NO. re1, Deeember, 7fIx--
tons closed steady; becsmbsf, toste.; Nay.
5iisc Oats dun options duu and easier;
December SOC. January, $3.50: May, 3s,x
Conee-0ptions opened steady, 10 points up 70
up 20 20 points down; December, sfslo;
January. sl5.75set5.S0; March, tl3.3SA
sl5.45; May. el5.0Ssst5.15; September,
sl5asl5.l0; spo, Rio dub bat esssdy; NO, !.
refining. &c.; centrifugais ee-test, 3sc.; ~
fined dun and easy; No. II, 3 e-Iea3%sc.; No.
~, 7-l6a3s&c. No. IL, 3 l0s3ssc Res'n
el.27I<ssi. 32l< Turpentine duh aud weaker
at 30iSa3Ic. PORK quiet but nrm. Peanuts
euiet. Lard-Spot steady: opticns easier. De-
ccmber. f10.35; May, si0.io; rcnned nSmoe.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO. December 2o.-openiuss Wheat
December, 7394e. May, 7elSc Corn,-JanuarH
January, sl5. 20; May, st6.22ie- Lard-hsy,
ss.s5. Kbs-Jsnusry. $500; hay, $50.
Flour-The market was dun ana nv
changed. Hard wheat psteBts we're ano,s.
bic at s3SOas4t5 In wood; soft wheat
patents, s25oas3 SO: hard wheat bakers,
s2.20as2.a SO in sacks; osft-wb bakers, sl-sOe
s2.iO: red dog. si.3SasL40 In sacks Wheat
weakened during the early trading in sympathy
with corn. and declined Nc, but nrmed up en-
liberal exports. ana entirely recovered the loss.
closing unchanged from isst night; No. rod
winter. 62a83c. No spring, s2c.; re-
cslpss, ala cars Corn was weak on heavy re-
ceipts aud the expectation that the cold weather
would improve tue grading. Closing prices we're
NC lower; No, 2, In store, 5ltac. Receipts, 63s
cars. Oats were weak In sympathy with all inc
other pits and free selling 10y the longs. Closing
prices we're SO. lower. No. 2, 3otla32c. Receipts.
2S4 cara Provisions sere very weak on free
ceiling by the clique. PORK declined 25s3oc;
lard, 5ai5 and ribs, 20S. whisSey steady ct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
FIVE MEN KILLED.
A Desperate Encounter Between Deputy
Marshais and Horss-Thieves.
ft, ,.t.rr,rn A., fhe Usnafrhl

CHEYEssE, wYo., December 20.-Neagre par.
ticuiars OF desperate nght between two deputy
marshals and q band Of Ave horse-thieyes at
Hyattsvtlle, johnson county. Wyo., In which a We
OF the participants were Killed, have been re-
csived. James HUI and William ii. Nucher,
the deputy marshsls, attempted 70 arrest ira
Walker. A Achmick, and another thief, and
during the fight that followed all I'VE were
killed. The balance Of the despsradoes have
disappeared. A posse wiz start after them at
once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
,y,, c., ne, uome IN trenton.

Mrs. Charles +. PauIhaus, the LADY from IRON
ton. \. j., Who was 80 badly hurt IN recent e1-
nIosioa al 402 north Tenth street. has almost
entirely recovered. She Il still a. the aiinhhouse
I 80 entirely lost the sight OF one OF her eyes
gsr sister 10 expected % arrive from the Norm
tnsday 10 take her home. Mr.. Pauihaus, VINO
Was nurt In the same accident, went nome dRy
or two after the explosion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
ND MT uava "A Doctor.

Coroner Taylor was summoned yesterday
morning 10 view the body OF Charles West. n COL
ored man about 80 years Of ago, who died about
$50 o'clock At No 125 Pulliam street. He de-
cided that death resulted from natural causes
and turned the remains over 70 relatives Tor pu-
nal. West had beeu sick several days, but had
not received physicians attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
CINCINNATI.

UMcNsAr, o., December 20.-Flour quiet and
easy. Whoat steady; No. red, O7s. receipts,
frm: No. . mixed, 4sc. Oats barely steady;
No. 2 mixed, 34Lc. Pork lower at $40.
Lard In good demand AID steady at ef.60. Bulk
meats dun at s5b2lx Bacon barely steady at
sp.60Lasg7J, Whisksy steady AT @l.3O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
Work os the Henr,co Grsnd Jury.

The grand Jury Of the Henrico County Court
met yesterday and returned true ouls OF indlct-
,ne,,f agstust Broaddus Miller for carrying con-
Cealed weapons and II. j. Duyer for felony. In
The cases against Beverly lsaacs and Bette
Fisher, charged with felony, the jury found NOT
true bills. The grand jury then ADJOURNED until
Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
rainy and snowy in the morning followed by
clsarness and aeousidorable fall In temperature
at night. The skies we're clear at midnight.
Range Of the Thermometer at the front-door
Of the DISPATCH once yesterday:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

Al members Of the different Iron-Hail lodges
e. caled 20 a meeting tonight az COnoordin
ian 10 discUss things 20 their interest, The re-
lIrt 81 The COUNSEL OF the Indianapolis ConVen-
iion viii 10 before the meeting, which viii un-
eolDlediy interest everybody connected With
10 order
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES or THE WORLD.
Prices OF Money. Bonds. steska Grain.
Tobacco. Gotten, 49,. and the
Weat Their IndieatienA
fBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch. I

- WASHINGTON. d. C., December co.
Iran Forecast for twen,y-four hours-froun
1 fhih midnight 10 midnight: For Virginia,
EJisir weather. winds becoming variable;
somewhat colder.
For North Carolina, fair weather: northeriy
winds: colder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

NEW YORK, December 20.-Cotton steady;
middling uplands, 0Sz1 middllng Orleans,
IOltc. sales, 400 bales; total not receipts, all
ports, 34.S02 bales; exp0rts-Great Britain,
1860 baiee France, 1855 bales; Couunent,
1850 bales stock, ,t0S,2l2 bales net receipts,
4. 4O3 bales; gross, 1881 bales
Futures closed steady; sales. 20s,700 bales:
December Se.50as9.61 January, s9.6Sss9.6+;
February, s9.77aso7s: March, e9.sea39.sv;
April, 90 esas 90; May, s10.0sasl0.09 June.
siO. l5a310.l0; July, el022asl0.23, and Au-
9ust sic 26asiO.27.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
:, ,,,a,v-o,.b.s Christmas German. . ::

ma onening german Of the Friday Ciuo VIII
go nisce al the Masonic Temple next FRIDAY
,,isht' and as Il will pArtake Of the nature OF
an,,s.tpas entertainment several delightful ana
naexpscted features VIII b. introduced. Inc
sssanSapoe promises 10 DO exceptionally large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
t..r Prospect for = state Regatta Next
summer.

summon.
-.s o. tho virginia Boat Club 70 secure
organization Of tho State Association OF
'...r Ol.sueu will doubtless meet with sue
... .---riqry .. l.. Hin has received several
F. Or. m cr8Wr iu cIiCTcni pErts OF the o!Ate
..t..r ta favor the scheme. Mt. {. IL.
president ~ me Appomattox Ciub, re,
To- .. writes mat be ana ms associates viii
......r 90 e.. UP q creW for next summer.
.. .. lrn,s az Richmond College have ex-
..-.-. fhtIr Willingness 10 take a similar step.
..-. ftl'l SIX crew. "a this State 20 be heard
... .Fhiug.on and Lees, iexingtopi the
.nnc-K-, Fredericksburg; the Uni
'--.tpo, Ciub, Petersburg; the Tobacco
't .lH. Lyuchburg, aud tue o!uDs OF Norioik
O.. I.-.-tnuIlh
1900 u- 'Lrce Of these organizations should
o. r..- t.rIr Willingness % 90 TITO the new
F. .' .ssO-latiOn 10 success would b assured
.t .leie would DO splendid prospects for re-
next summer The present State associa-
. pa possession Of three valuable cups. ono
. o..eh-tAe French CUPS heid al present by
.i.rss crew. 1ue Ctner Two are IN the hands
q ..r ttato secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
mn wiz BE Invite {.

sr,e.ss M their meeting Monday night the In
....us.",s Iom mittee OF the Democratic tanquet
rsfsrred al details TO sub-comnittee ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
crR1srYAs HoLIpAYs.
A BAFFLED BAND OF BURGLARS.
They Broak Into Several Safes In Smith
vile, But Get Away.
Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch.l
DRAKEs BRANCH, VA, December 2O.-Smith-
vile, the county-seat, was visited by band OF
professional burglars Last night. The night was
rainy and dark and in their favor. They en-
tered the Clerks Cflc0 broke open the iron snle,
hut found nothing. They then visited the Office
OF T. +. Daniel. County Treasurer, opened the
safe by working tho combination, and broke The
inner doors an drawers, capturing his whole ell
fects-yiz 10 cents m currency, part Of which was
mutiIated; ono old pistol, which was out Of order.
ana the delinquent tax-lst. Thoy then visited
the CLarlotte banking and Insurance building,
broke open the heavy DOORS entered the Duiln-
ing. ana after examining the papers, seeing that
the bank had paid out much currency Tor tho
large sale Of tobacco the day previous at
brakes Branch, aud In addition being bothered
by the return Of the negroes from midnight
loye-feast they fed to parts Unknown and gave
up the Job.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE. December 20.--Baltl moro and Ohio
slock. g3a931S; Northern Central stocN, 72
asked: Baltimore and Ohio southwestern lists.
los bid do. 80 incomes, St4sSis consolidated
gas bonds, llJ bid do stock, 575sa5o3s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
DAMAGED BY THE STORM.
Eight schooners Put Back Into Hampton
Roads-High Winds and Seas.

NORFOLK, VA, December 2o.-About eighty
schooners left Hampton Roads yesterday for
northern ports, but the majority OF them re-
turned today more or less damaged b. the heavy
sea and wind. At Cape Henry tnis morning the
wind was nom the northeast at nity miles per
hour.
Judge Nathan p. Con. OF West Virginia, pre-
sided over the United States Appellate Court
here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

WILMINGTON, N. C., December 2a.-spiffs tar-
pentine arm az 27llc. Rosin rrm; strained,
Doe; good strained, Ell. Tar steady nj LOB Crude
turpenrins steady; hard, 81; yoiiow-dip and
virgin, sl.70.
CHARLEsrOS, 8. C., December 2o.-Turpsntins
arm at 27lsc Resin nrm at tl for good
strained.
SAVANNAH, GA, December 20.-Turpentins
frm at 2Sc. Kosln nrm at 81 or 10 ei.07H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

--z 0AR5MEY NAY REoRGANIze.

... yesterday evening aud transacted
.rlt % routine business.