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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27

NEW YORK. Dec. 26-Cotton quiet;
middling gulf SIS; middling uplands, ~;
sales lOl bales. Futures closed steady (;
sales. 10000 bales: December. us; Janu-
airy, AS: February. 1.JS; March, 1.6su
I'D; Aprl. 40: MAJ i.Si; June. 1.12l
July. 7.nS: August. 500
The total consolidated net receipts Of
cotton reported from all ports to-day
were 'iSS,51i bales. exports to Great Bri-
tain. 1880 bales. Continent, jI15 bales
stock. l,2.D,l6i bales.
Total so far this Week-Net receipts
Sc, bales. exports 10 Great Britain.
46357 bales: France. 800 bales; Conti-
nent. 30 bales
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. ~ fu-
lures steady: sales $3.50 bales: January.
I'll: February. ~; March, T.3I: April.
5.I3. May, T.52; June. 80; July. 1.Gs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27

ST LOUIS MO-. Dec. 2G.-Flour quiet
and no change.
Wheat lower; December, size; Janu-
ary 51iSc.
Corn steady; December 32ic.: Janu-
airy. 3l3sc.
oats unchanged; December, &c; May,
30Mc.
Pork-Standard mess, $500; on orders,
Si3.7J
Lard-Prime steam quotable at $500
500.
Dry Sailed Meats-Shoulders, $500;
longs and clear ribs $3.50: shorts. $3.50.
Bacon-BOxed shoulders, 500; longs.
and clear ribs, $3.50; longs, S137ia; shorts,
$40.
High wines steady at Sl.lJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27
TAI TuIC T0JIR you can take your family with you Haa ar'
lin HID lUUn COST and without The dkcOmOaS rVl 10 you a


thu mind
rtnalou
the
wsyo
pioria s
thnageo has come IN nst" ' -
an and VISION
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. ,2G.-The wheat
market ala not recover from the effects
of the long holiday to-day. Very little
interest was taken and prices showed
hnt little change. The only feature
around which there was any display. OF
interest was the visible supply. May
wheat opened &c. under Fridays closing,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27
CHARLESTON.
Tur CoTI,ON MARKETS.

CHARLESTON. 5. C.. Dec. 2G.-Tur-
pentine firm at &c.
Rosin hrm AT 95c. for good strained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27
nAIt.Y cnrroN f.ETTrR.

NEW YORK, bee. 26.-The following Is
the daily cotton letter OF Atwood. Violet
q Co.. by private wire TO c. ". Branch
d Co.:
Our correspondents. like those OF all
houses having southern constituency,
have anticipated that this week would
usher In the beginning Of smaller move
ment at ports. but the receipts of Satur-
day, Yesterday. and to-day. while some
what less than the estimates, are sun OF
a size 10 discourage the buyer and give
more encouragement to the seller, and az
a result ta!s market is 10 10 points lower
than Fridays closing prices. The amount
that was In sight. according TO New or.
leans, on Friday last, was about S.0DVn
bales. and with a port movement OF 3D.
Coz bales. 4 not more. IL should give about
$4,000 to $1,000 bales 10 come into slgn'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27

Snn rises - e.26l Moon rises lO:3'p m
sun sets........ ASS Day lengfh. Nh' I'm
PORT of WEST POINT, Dec. -, 1919
ARRIV ED.
steamship William Lawrence r. oslei,
Providence via Norfolk ana Ne"poi'
News. general cargo
SAILED.
steamship William Lawrence foslor'
Baltimore. general cargo ,.,.,...
Steamship Danville. Murphy, bailliiloie
passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27
BONDS.
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET

RICHMOND. VA. Dec. ~. iS9.
Reported by John l.. Williams & Sons.
Bankers and Brokers, No 1000 Main
street
Sales-l0O00 Virginia Centuries at 81;
1000 at -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. Dec. %, 1893
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27

The comUnica alton also Included that
part of the Governors message to the
General Assembly relating 10 the oyster
industry. In speaking OF the revenue that
may be expected from the oyster industry
the Governor says
Tho survey OF the oyster grounds Of the
Chesapeake and it's tributaries has been
recently completed. This important work
has been done with bat little cost TO the
State. II should have been done years
ago. fl shows the greatness Of our nn-
developed resources. and must strengthen
our credit and increase the value OF our
bonds. Nc have 10000 acres OF natural
bsd of rock, which are Of incstimabie
value They should be held for the bene-
m Of the people OF Virginia, and no
dredge OF serspe should be allowed on
them. We have $1,000 acres. including
Chesapeake bay proper. suitable for plant
ing. which can be Tented by the citizens
OF the State at one dollar per acre. This
estimate does not embrace the oyster
grounds on the ocean side OF the counties
OF Accomac and Northampton. which are
large I'm acreage and very valuable. The
msrsh lands have not been considered.
These. In due time, viii be made az valua-
PIE as the grounds now used for planting.
Experts say they will be more certain
10 produce uniform crops under i'm
proved cultivation. / think Il would be
sa'e 20 estimate the number OF acres
suitable for oyster cultivation at sbo-t
enc million. Rent these al a dollar per
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
Not a Subject For Men.


Some of our lawmakers" said a veter-
an lobbyist, who had had experience in
many capitals, have very curious con-
sciences. remember on one occasion that
1t became necessary to have Il certain man
IN certain state legislature on our side in
little legislation of Importance, and it
was my duty to look after him. did so
with various attentions, including wines
dinners and so on, and at last, as couldn't
fix him, pumped $1,000 bill Mt him.
My, my, but he was hotl
No man can bride me, sir! No man
can bride me- he fairly yelled, and he tore
up and down i'll such violent manner that
discreetly pocketed by thousand and left
him. The next day don't know of course
how 1T could have happened-one or two
newspapers that didn't like my man pub-
Ished an intimation that the LOBBYISTS were
taking care of him. Then he was hotter
than ever, and the next night sent lady
lobbyist III my employ to see him. She
came back to me in an hour without the
$1,000 and said he was all right. Then I
saw him, and the next day he had a card in
all the papers to the effect that he had re-
PEELED with scorn the advances of lobby
list, and that he had accepted bride from
no man. When the bill came I'D he voted
with us, and no comment was made because
he had been on the fence anyway, and no.
body, except n few, knew how he would
vote. All the same he took roundabout
way TO AVOID telling n straight lie, didn't
hep and the lobbyist laughed Detroit
Free Press
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
Identification of Signature.

The growing fashion of giving girl chill
dren but one name, as Helen" or ''Kather-
inc" so that when if they marry they
may retain with their signature their full
maiden name, is part of the subject of idcn-
LITIGATION of signature "Mollie Irene
Brown" is not as euphonious nor as sensi-
bic as "Mollie Garfield Brown" or "Nellie
Grant Sartoris." This custom has the fur.
Their advantage of securing the woman's
immediate recognition, not only as her hus.
bands wife, but also as her fathers daugh-
ter Mrs. Brown or Mrs Sartorisr sig
nifies but little, but Mrs Garfield Brown
or Mrs. Grant Sartoris" tells its own sto-
ry.-I.adies' Home Journal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
just How Thick IL Bubble Ia.

The capacity of human comprehension is
not a little tasked at the conclusion arrived
ut by scientists, who it now appears have
succeeded in measuring the thickness of the
envelope of soapy water inclosing the air of
the bubble when it has become so thin MS O
produce rainbow tints
Thus, when showing the shade of violets,
it was one-fourth the thickness of the
length of an ordinary violet wave of light
-one siXtythousandth of an inch thick-a
thickness that is equal to one two-hundred-
nd-forty-thousandth of IN inch
AS the bubble continued to expand a
black patch formed adjacent to the pipe
from which the bubble was being blown.
and the thickness of this patch was found
to be only one-fortieth of that of the violet
section. or just about one one-millionth of
an inch.-Boston Globe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
SenBible Advice.
From the Toledo Commercial.

From the Toledo Commercial
II you have money on hand, first paw
your debts; then, If you have some left,
lend 1T to some one who can secure YOU
against loss-your neighbor, your en-
ployer, or bank. In this way iu will
earn you interest and put the wheels of
business in motion. The person who
draws his money out of bank in Toledo
and hides it away ought to be driven
out of the city to find home in some
locality where the seal of the CITY is:
Every one for himself and the devil
take the hindmost." Many a man is out
OF job to day because ne and his wife
hurried to the bank few weeks ago to
draw out the few dollars they had there.
The next week his employer was made
to pay up loan and forced to shut up
his shop, and the first man to be dis.
charged was this panic struck depositor.
we are knit and bound together so
closely that even an ignorant woman
may in saving her few dollars bring
hard ships on hundreds and herself lose
many times the amount of her deposit.
You who have given your confidence to
your hands, in spite Of the whisperlngs
of fear. the public owes you respect and
gratitude. But for you not a wheel
would be turning in Toledo today, not
bell would call men to work. And
those who owe you the most are thew
who were so cowardly as to think ONLY
OF themselves, and who have suffered
but little simply and only because YOU
refused to follow thor selfish. suicid al
guidance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
Produce and Merchandise.

New York, Aug. 9.-Flour dull,
weak; winter wheat, low grades 1850
2.45; fair to fancy, g 56@3 45; patented,
S.40@a; Minnesota clear, 2.50@3; pat
ented, 90@4.3O; Southern flour dull.
weak; common to fair extra, 2.l0@3 10;
good to choice do, 15@4.25: wheat
dull, steady; No. 2 red, store and eleva-
tor 66I@67H, afioat 6S4,
Options opened weak and declined 4
a &C.; see sawed within narrow range
ana closed steady at yesterdays prices
cember most active. January 76h.
May sl%, August 66%.
Corn dull, nominal; No. ., elevator
47H@47A, afloat 4sn@4s3l; options
opened firm and advanced M@l, fell
ss@N and closed steady at 4@sz up
with moderate trade; August, AK:
September, 4sK: October. 4s%. Oats
fairly active. irregular; options dull.
frmer; August, BIZ: September. 2nM:
October, IS; spot No. ., S2m}2s<
mixed Western, 34@3G; white CO, .y6p
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10

IS. Wool irregular. quiet; domestic
fleece, 20@2S; pulled, 2O@25; Texas,
i2927. Beef dull; family, 1O@12; ex-
ira mess, 7:50@s; beef hams quiet, ITO
II; tieroed beef quiet; city extra India
mess, 15@17.
:, Cut meats dull, steady; picked bel
lies, IL; shoulders, ca; hams, 1ox@
ll%; middles nominal. Lard quiet,
hrmer; Western steam closed $50 bid
city, 7%@s; options, September, 8. CO.;
August. $50; refined frmer, more
active; continent, $50; South America,
30. Pork firm, quiet; new mess, IA SO
OILS 90. Cotton seed oil quiet, steady;
crude, 35@37; yellow, 43. Petroleum
steady, quiet. Rosin dull, steady
Turpentine steady, quiet; 25K@26.
Rice firm, fair demand; domestic fair
to extra, 2M @5N; Japan, 416@4M. Mo-
lasses, foreign nominal; New Orleans
open kettle, good to choice steady. dull,
3o@3s. Peanuts steady, quiet; fancy
hand picked, 40M. Coffee dull; options
opened dull, closing steady, 2O@45
points down; August, II 9O@l5 DC tober,
a. $50 Is; December, ii 75@14 so; spot
Rio dull, nominal. 1Sc. Sugar. raw
easier, more active; fair refining, 81;
centrifugals 96 test az; refined moder-
ately active, steady; standard A, 5%@5
ZIG; cut loaf. 5%@5 1916; granulated,
53'1G@5h. Freights to Liverpool M ar
ket quiet. firm; cotton, I'D; grain, 3ld.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
French Names In America.

French personal and geographical names
in the new world have met with sc,nt con-
sideratlon i'll the mouths of millions unac-
quainted with the French tongue. The
Mississippi valley bristles with oddly dis
guiscd geographical names that have come
down from the days of the early Jesuit mis-
sionaries. Terrc Hautc and Dcs Mones, in
spite OF being mispronounced, have retained
their original spelling, but dozens of Others
have not Jared so well in the latter regard.
Even in French Canada French gcocraph-
zeal names have been grossly corrupted.
Les CheneauX, the channels ofthe Ottawa
river, is now pronounced the Shows Les
Chats and Les Joachincs on the San river
are now the Shaws and the Swashinps
The mountain Chapeau Dicu, near the
head of the bay of Fundy, is now the
Shepody. Strangest of all, the River Quah
Tab Northumberland auvic of New Bruins
wick, apparently French and Indian, is alb
breviated by some into Petamkediac and
by others into the Tom Kedgwick.
York Sun.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
a Right View of the Matter.

io'" VIC bS HChDuiS News.
The victory of O'Ferrall's friends in
this city at the ward meetings last
night shows pretty clearly that the tide
is running strongly in favor of the
valley Congressman, who really seems
to have the nomination already we'll
assured. twas this general i'm preston
OF oFerralls invincibility that led
many supporters of the other candidates
TO regard the result in this city with a
certain degree of Indifference. Strictly
speaking, it did seem futile to make
any fight here, and, while The News
mas never favored the nomination of
coroner " ferrall for governor, it thinks
further opposition would partake of tho
nature of factious obstruction, and il
does not propose to figure in that ca.
pacity. If O'Ferrall is to be the nom.
inee-and it appears inevitable that he
wlil-he ought to be given a united and
helpful support as to leave no doubt of
his election
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
A DAUGHTERS ALLOWANCE.
Many a Girl Is Really Economical when
She Spends Her Money Herself

DIG Spenos Her Money Herself.
My heart aches for n daughter whose
overanXious parents talk to her as if all
her wants, pleasures and pursuits were
frivolities, and so to be condemned. These
things are so much to young people, and
most girls have so much in their natures
besides the trivial surface cfrcrvescence
winch sometimes offends maturer persons
because it is so little understood
NO one who has lived in n large CITY can
have failed to see repeated cases where the
daughters of rich man, when plunged
into sudden adversely, throw eXtravapan
ana worldliness from them like castof
garment, ana as true women always do
use such talents us God has given to earn
the family living. No early record of lavish
expenditure hampers them. No reminis-
cences Of past splendor handicap them, and
the fact that they were literally provided
Tor once does not make them less capable
oil Intelligent economy when the need for it
arises.
This OH the other side One of the most
Wildly eXtravagant women in New York
was tue daughter OF n missionary, who
never before her marriage had owned IS.
opposed to that the story Of the wife of a
curate who makes n happy home for hus-
band and children on his salary of 81. 500.
the exact sum her wealthy father gave as
her yearly allowance before she disap-
pointed him by marrying against his
wishes.
In asking five we'll reared girls in easy
circumstances to tell me the lowest sum
that will make II befitting allowance my
answers have been 81 900 year from two of
my correspondents, $500 from two Others
and $500 from another In the note men
tionng the last sum the writer, knowing
my motive for asking, says, Don't cut off
the $50 and make it $500, for that will mean
drudGcry and nothing else"
But as the question is to be met and fairly
answered must say that think $500 will
cover the ground if self denial and good
management are to be counted on But in
giving my verdict will add "a recommends
tioh TO mercy, and hope every man in
good circumstances will give his daughter
larger amount than l have indicated.
Many parent who has never apportioned
systematic allowance and to whom this
lump sum may seem large may find to his
anaZemcnt on calculation that his actual
outlay has surpassed it.-Mrs NJ. T.. Hum
gerford in Harpcr's Bazaar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

nj ROANOKE AND SOUTH
~ ern Railway Company. The an
Dusl meeting OF the shareholders OF the
Roanoke and Southern Railway Com
pany will BIO held on Tuesday, the 18th
day of September, 1898, at o'clock D..
m. at the office of the company in the
city OF Roanoke. Va, when an election
Will be held for directors for the ensuing
year and such other business transac ted
as may properly come before the meet
ing A. j. HEMPHILL, Secretary.
s 10 IL, ~. 26&92,9
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
nj RS. GILMER'S SCHOOL FOR
1sA YOU NC LADIES.
1eo Fourth avenue S. W., Roanoke. v

l2o Fourth avenue S. w, Roanoke, Va.
Eighth annual session opens Septem-
Der ~ Senior, intermediate aud pri-
mary Departments. Languages and
Music. Accommodation for boarders.
Full corps of teachers. Terms moder-
ate. Separate room and hour of recres-
ton for Sun Al boys. For catalogue and
information apply to
MRS. PATTY L. GILMER.
: Sa.&Tu CIV
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
Arrested as Suspicious character.

W. G. Leftwich, painter, formerly a
citizen OF Lynchburg, who has been
living with his parents on Fourth
avenue northwest, in this city, Tor sew.
eral weeks, was arrested yesterday
afternoon on warrant issued by Squire
U. "A. Turner On complaint OF j. T.
Harvey, who lives near Cave Spring,
charging Leftwich with being a suspi.
G'"us character. Harvey claims that
Left "ich had followed him around the
city all day, and that ne believed him
TO be confidence man"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
College Of William and Mary
williamsburg, Va.

Next session. begins October 5th, 1898.
Expenses for students willing to teach
two years in the public schools OF Vir-
ginia, board, fuel, lights and washing,
$40 per month; other students from sic
TO Sl4 per month; medical fee So TUT
ton foe, chargable against such stu
oents as are notawi]iing to take pledge
10 teach, SIT so per half session Send
for catalogue. LYON &. TYLER.
ecu I'm President.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
Entertainment a, Ho,lln,.

What will no doubt be highly anus
ing and interesting entertainments will
DC given at Hollins Saturday evening,
at which the bright little comedy,
penelope, or tho Milkman's Bride"
Will be presented. The dramatis per-
some will be:
Penelope, fascinating cook, Miss Bessie Cooke.
n p,I Srokcr the "Missus," Miss Ella Ballard.
rrncncr' III the policc,........ Miss Leila Turner
T T0sssr' In the grenad.crs,.......E Erich F. Rath.
EnalAs milkman,...... ......F. A. Ballascyus
Accompahist,. Miss Thalia HAYWARD
u, d papers for the next week a. 10
cents per hundred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10

Highwayman Ito Mr. Levy, secondhand
dealer in miscellaneous property
money or your lifel
Mr. Levy-Mine friendt. You cannot ex-
beet me TO gif you my money for nodings,
and mine life von'dt do you no goot, hut
tells you vot will dol will buy dot bis;cl
a.. you at n fair brice.- Exchange
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
BUSINESS NOTICES.

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETO
Il fore existing between L. E. Jami-
son and James Richmond, trading as
James Richmond e Co., has this day
been dissolved by mt al consent. The
business will be continued by James
Richmond, and all accounts due said
firm shall be made payable to him.
James Richmond will also be respon-
sible for all debts of the concern.
Z. e. JAMESON,
JAS RICHMOND.
Roanoke, Va, Aug. o. 1898. $40 sod
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10

A LLEGHANY INSTIrU re. ROA-
IN noke, Va.--For boys ana young
men. Thorough English, Cla steal and
business courses Ample grounds and
high location in the suburbs. Excel.
lent building with modern conveniences.
Eighth session begins September -.
Send for catalogue
WILMER o. WHITESCARVER
IS 2m. Principal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10

VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND ME
~ " chanichl College Mt Backshurg, Va
twenty-five Instructors, thoroughly equipped
shops laboratories and inhrmary, farm OF 1913
acres, steam heating and electric lights in
dornitories, degree courses In agriculture horti-
Ing, applied chemistry and general science.
shorter courses in practical agriculture prac-
months, including tuition and other fees. 10Th
ing, board, washing, text book, medical attcn
dance, etc, about SlT5: cost to State studen
SLID Next session begins September 81 1899
For catalogue apply to j. NJ. MoBRYDE, ph.
i''L ", PRESIDENT. Z Ii I'm.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
Observation-Disclosures.
ROANoKE ACCOUNTING AGENCY

We have established the Roanok @
Accounting Agency and are prepared
to do all kinds of expert work and &C.
counting. Books balanced and adjusr ted
at short notice Stock companies &C.
counts and complicated bookkeeping n
speciality. Satisfaction guaranteed
First class references from Roanoke
banks, corporations, companies and
prominent business mon. Leave orders
at or address 104 Jefferson street 8.
ROANOKE ACCOUNTING AGENCY.
z 80 limo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
Junior Hose Company Picnic.

Inc Junior Hose Company are already
making extensive preparations for their
picnic which they will hold at Wash.
ington Heights, Monday, September
The bows have just decided to illumine
the grounds by electricity, and the
picnic, will continue during the evening.
This work will soon be done and the
grounds will be as light as day.
OLD papers for the next week at 10
cents DIR hund-e6
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
EDUCATIONAL,
EDUCATIONAL.
MA COLLEGE, FOR YoUNG LAnlEs- RoAMok

sGa&Fs.iasx Opens September
buildings the
campus
embracing
Sciences
conservatory and all
ornamental branches
to
o. moro studies
Address
roanoke,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
DRACTICAL STAIR BUILDER.
j. j. GARRY

j. j. GARRY,
Corner Roanoke street and Salem avenue.
references -E. IL stewart, DIR. j. ID. Kirk, H.
VI. Daniel. Archit cir holland X de Saussu r.
Gustaf hotiiger. Wilson n Higgins r. T. Water
Contractors and Builders j. Barbour. j "
Shields, j: u. Peters and 4. g. o4kcy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-10
LOST AND FOUND.
FOR SALE.

For SALE.
one-horse G. & c. electric motor
Apply at TIMES office. II Is t.