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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

gave himself up. Campbell formerly be-
loneed TO the Baldwin Detective Agency;
Among the summer visitors at hotel
Graham are Professor Hair. OF Rich
mond: q. A. w. Pane aud wife and child,
of Lynchbure, and Mrs. J: T. Moyler. OF
Petershure. Va. Mrs. Moyler IL the
mother of j. Z. Moyler. Jr... the popular
travelling salesman for J. NJ. Gamoell q
Co. Roanoke, who has had quarters ct
the above-named resort.
III. NJ. Smythe. of the Graham Heddii9h,
has not left for his post IN China yet, but !
learn he hos gone to Washington for In
structiors.
rLECTRrc-cAB LIKE.
Engineers are at work surveying the line
for the electric-car route from this place
10 RIuefield, W. Va, distance OF three
miles. and work will begin at once and be
pushed through as rapidly as possible.
The hotel at Richlands, this county, has
closed its doors for want of sufficient pa
tronage TO run IT..
The banks in this county arc oil solid
and have no fear of any trouble by reason
of runs or otherwise.
The hay crop in this county has been
secured and is a magnificent one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
INcENDlARlSM AT CREWE.
Attempt TO Burn Buildings In the Most
ThiekIy-settIed Part of tho Town.

Correspondence of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
CREME, Va, August 16.-An alarm OF fre
was given this morning about o'clock,
occasioned by an incendiary attempt to
burn the large double dwelling-house near
the corner of Carter street. and Carolina
avenue. owned by Mr.. Charles l.. stearne,
and occupied by his own and several other
families. Excelsior and pitch had been
freely used on the rear of the building;
and hut for the timely discovery /, would
la INIT n quess TO say where the flames
would have been checked. as the building
is IN the most thichy-settled portion OF
the town. and all wooden structures.
Professor William HUFF, deaf mute
from stanton, gave AN amusing magic
lantern entertainm ent TO the llttle folks at
the Young Mems Christian Association
A well.arranged and nicely-conducted
dance was enjoyed by our Young people
Monday evening at Mann's Hall.
MIR. Il. l.. Stultz. one of the Norfolk and
Western railroad telegraphers, is OF on
the sick list. He was relieved by MIR. John
q. Cannon.
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pAMAGrs on EIGHTH sTREEr.

Mr.. ID. G.. Richardson, representing the
owner of certain property on Eighth street,
which was damaged by the tunnel Gazing
in two years ago, was present to inquire
what had become of the petition OF his
client who obtained Judgment against the
company for $3.50.
The chairman stated that be had sent
the proper papers to President Reid, OF
the company.
The ordinance provides that after GER
tain time the city IS to confess judgment
on the bond az attorney for the makers.
Ar. Richardson claimed that the matter
had been so delayed that he understood
the land was now almost worthless. This
was caused by negligence on the part of
the city, and he held that part OF the
So 200 forfeited to the city By the company
should be used IN paying the judgment.
The ordinance had been compiled with by
his client and others who had obtained
judgments. and 1t was through no fault OF
theirs that the money bad no. been paid.
On notion of Dir. TurpIn the matter was
postponed until the next meeting, that the
CITY Attorney might be present.
1t was stated incidentally that the sure
ties on the bond were Messrs. Charles +.
and Preston Belvin and q man named Sim
mons. the latter of whom was sent TO the
penitentiary from New York for wrecklng
n bank in which he was an officer.
The committee adjourned at 7:25 I. Ill.
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rha nlu., moonlight Tonight.

The moonlight excursion to be given by
the members of the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues tonight promises to be a
most delightful affair. The friends Of the
musketeers will leave on the steamer Po-
cahontas at 8 o'clock. and while on the
water they Will be entertained by the COM
pany band and the Old Dominion SYM
phony Club. The last excursion given
under the auspices of the Blues was CON-
plete success and over 1900 went ON the
trip. The affair tonight promises TO be
equally as entertaining.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
Property Transfers.

Richmond: D. IVY. Hotchkiss and wife
to John Schneider. 80 feet on west side OF
Randolph street near Winder, $500; John
Il. j. Melton and wife to w. 4. Clarke, %
feet on east side Thlrty-hrst street near
CLAY, SIC; George ID. Pearman to William
L. Pearman. 80 feet on west side Twenty
sixth street between o and Z, subject TO
Henrico: Maria q. Bakers trustee to
Rosa L.. wife of c. E. Stone. % 5-12 feet
on Floyd street, southwest corner
hanlatU ON
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ORANULATED SUGAR, SIC. pound !;

~ FORMULATED SUGAR, SIC. pound
VI NEW MACKEREL, 25e. per dozen;
CALIFORNIA HAMS lie. pound;
BROWN SUGAR, &C. pound:
PURE LARD. 3 pounds for 2oc.
BFST CITY MEAL, 60c. Dushel;
GOOD TEA, 25c. pound ,. -
ARBUCKLES' ARlOSA GOLFER, 23c. pound;
ii bars LARGE SOAP Tor 25c.;
Pound boxes BEST BAkiNG-POWDEhfor iOo-;
SARDGN rs, DC. box;
n. G. ROE BEHRING'S, IL dozen for 2oc;:
NEW NORTH CAROLINA CUT HERkiNdS,
HOMEMADE BLACKBERRY WINE, 81 per
PURE SUGAR SYRUP, 25c. gallon:
PURE CIDER VINEGAR, 25c. per gallon;
PICKING SPICES. zoe. per pound;
BEST CAROLINA RICE. Sc. a pound:
PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY, 81 gallon;
SALT PORK, Zoe. a pound.
sILYER-KING FLOUR, best sold s4.2o bar
rel or 2oc. sack:
SNOWFLAKE FLOUR, 1915 per barrsL or
PC. per sack
. cans SALMON for 25c.
'Phono 3I6. Price-hst mailed on application
). ULLMANS SON,
my0 lS2O-lS22 east Main
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
Shit for Two Horses.

NJ. Kolly instituted suit IN tho City
Circuit Court yesterday against w. ID.
Sutherland for $500. The entry in the
rule book indicates that the action IL " for
one black horse years old OF the value OF
800 and one black horse years old OF
the value of 500; both horses having
been left in his possession by I. 7. Tur-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
10 YOU WRITE Ii + Il
~ INsURANCG7

Do you wish valuable contract direct with
tho home Office OF well-known LlFE-IN-
SURANCE COMPANY which has been doing a
successful business Ia Virginia for twenty-eighr
years and has paid nearly one hundred death
claims In the State. aggregating s22O,OOO?
We DO not appoint general agents for whole
states. Each agent deals directly with tho
Home once aud receives tho compensation
usually paid 20 general agent. Under our
plan OF agency organization the agent who
secures the risk gets the fIlI compensation.
Agencies In unoccuplei territory IN Virginia
can DO secured by reliable men. Persons who
can devote only portion OF their time 20 the
business can secure contracts.
Az agent wanted for Richmond, Va
For further particulars address
MARYLAND LIFE-INsURANCE COMPANY,
Nos. and 10 South street, Baltimore.
an 10-eudgH
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nabb.a white Ab.sp, a, Church.

correspondence Of tho Richmona D,,os' III.
james Orrr. August i6. While Mrs. En- .
matt Catewood aud Mrs. Peter Cowles
were at church Monday night their roos 70
were robbed. respectively. OF twenty-one
and nineteen hens.
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Cno,.rain Austr,a.

(By Anglo-American cable 10 the Dispatch.l
VIENNA, August 16.--A case of cholera has
occurred in the military camp at Bruck.
twenty-three miles from this city. The
patient was isolated and every precau-
ton taken to prevent spread OF the dis
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small. and only consists of 5000 or 5000

people.
The Colonel told the reporter that many
of his friends had urged him not to accept
the position. but that be took 1t as he was
anxious 10 see the world and the new poo-
pie. He has never been abroad. but does
not seem to dread his long ocean voyage,
aud appears to be enthusiastic on tho sub
iect of his mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

BsnrIs. August i6.-Cari Mueller, the
II-known German painter, and ol-
rector Of tho Art Academy ut Dusseiassi'
died Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
Nax.haa R.nt.n Again.

LONDON. August l6.-In the yacht race
today the Britannia finished frst, the
CalIuna second, the Nevahoe third. and
the Satina fourth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
THE FARMERS AND CHsRUBS.
The Petersbsrgs Defeat the FoTest-Hili
Ciub-Score, 8 to 1.
[Snecial telegram 10 the DIspatch.

lSDecldl ltltbIdsl " AAiO Di9PhsNH'l
PETERSBURG. Va. August l6.-The Farm
ers literally ploughed the Cheruos OH IN the
face of the globe this evening. The
Chcrubs came over expecting an easy VIC
tory. but they left the city sadder but
wiser lot of cherubs.
Lemons, the wizard twirler from Charles
ton, went in to pitch tor the CheruOs, Out
he was banged so hard that he was
taken out of the box after the fourtn
inning and Blankenshlp was put IN his
place. Junie Quarles pitched Tor the
Farmers. and he did his work well. hold
ing the heavy -slugglng Cherubs down to
three scattering hits. The Farmers were
first at the bat aud made one run, blank
ing the Cherubs in their half.
In the second and third innings the
Farmers made four more runs, whhe tine
Cherubs tailed to get a man farther than
third base III these two innings. Inc
Farmers added another run to their score
in the fourth while the Cherubs were re-
tired in regular order.
Neither team scored in the fifth inning.
The Farmers tailed again in the sixth
inning, while the Cherubs had TO be salts
6ed with a goose-egg. In tho seventh the
Farmers made their usual ruu, and In THIS
inning the Cherubs. on n base-hlt by
Lemons. a wild throw and a passed ball by
Keifer, and a sacrifice hit by Hodge, made
their only run of the game. Score by
innings:
Petersburgs. ...l 9 0 / 70
Forest Hills0 0 D o 0 0 l 0 o. i
Summary: Batteries Quarles and
Keifer Lemons. Blankenship, and Foster.
Three.b base hIts-Leach. Two-base hits
Lang and Limeburger. Base-hits-Oh
Quarles, 3; Lemons, Z; Blankenship, ..
Bases on balls-Quarles, /; Lemons, 2;
BIankenship, 2. Stolen bases-Lemons,
/: PEBBLES, 2. Errors-Petersburgs,, q;
Forest Hills, 7. Hit by pitcher-Bradley.
Double plays-Quarles, Brodie. and Leach !;
KAN, Upper, and McCreery. Earned
uns-Petersburgs, L. Time OF game, lao.
Imnira 4 K Clements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
soRDER CHESAPEAKE TROUBLES.
Why Are Pirates from Maryland Allowed
60 Invade oar Waters and Rob Them?
!. %. Ilor u ne Dispatch:

1.". : .t0r u ne Dispatch:
O>A>OoCK. August l5.-The DISPATCH
'a- gwen considerable space TO the trou-
como and Illuminating state OF affairs
'.' ll- prevailed Tor some years past
..'- tAr Maryland and Virginia border
.. .. 'ht eastern part of tue Chesapeake
l... Do no other section OF Virginia could
.. . state OF affairs have existed without
....f.-- the strongest indignation among
..:I,.p.eI II armed bands Of marauders
- North Carolina. Tennessee. or West
Vagina had invaded our soil. carried OF
'.. - iucis Of field and farm, and apprO-
GATED them 70 their own use Thousands
' Ler loyal sous from every section OF
Virginia would have rushed 10 arms 20 de-
.... t.e property OF the people and avenge
'. ..tuf"l majesty OF the Common
..tt Iut pirates from Maryland are
N. 90 invade our waters. rob the oys-
...ls hd defiance 70 the State and
.l officials and go scot Tree. Why Is
' Mny should the waters OF Virginia,
t.t..rtreasures OF uudeyeioped wealth,
less tacied than the soil or products OF
Dog eeCtuuss These depreuatiOns
af l.t occasional. They are committed
10 a ..e end Oh the year 10 the other, 50
.' t.- pirates now think they have a
Tp'cl ueht 90 rob Nlrgina's waters.
...5 ..iy here knows that our go-called
o....i navy rs VIGOROUSLY inadequate aud
.-,.I..c.t.
ONLY POcoNorE.
'n the Iocomoke Sound alone, whore
Captain Ga-kIns. with q sa i-Ocat aud an
l-', .Ua'ci cannon. - required 10 police
So district. has there been anything
..r reasonable protection 10 the OYSTER
U.s. keGlblc persons arriving here from
.a @ lay from laugeT Island report that
f. a. I..af 10, tha TfsrG
a.. lr;grr Sound for more than two weeks.
Ii5 police steamer and the pore sail
'''' va; were recently stationed IN these
"-''Is have with Drawn and their officers
al crews are spending their time at
-' Ar. 40 agricultural fairs. and political
c.HNruuou5. 80 eXaspera,ed ana desperate
Lave The iapGeF-lslauders become az
seeing tue Maryland pirates depicting the
'' hief beds OF this State from which
lito islanders make thsir living and for
TIE protection OF winch they pay a heavy
TAX, that they have time aud again
lhken matters IN hand and gone
eat against the pirates to capture
TN o! drive them OF. Last sun
l.y's DISPATCH contained an account OF
one Of these expeditions 10 which tho
H-SnGeIs captured nino Of these predatory
boats only 10 md that they had been
virtually authorized by the late head Of
oar oyster police force 10 catch crabs in
Vagina waters.
CATCH OYSTERS
Now. those OF US here who know any.
thlhR about the WAYS Of Maryland crab
Deis know fully we'll what this means.
lhey catch oysterS rs well as crabs, and.
"a iact. catching oysters ~ the mGin
business Of many Of these so-calied crab
DeIs; Your correspondent happened TO be
AZ Vfisheid, hid, some days ago. whom
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
SHOOTING AFFRAY AT KEYSTONE.
p.pu,y-sherin Campbell Shot by Dstsc-

sheriff Campbell Shot by Detsc-
tive Rebertson-Hotei Closed It's Doors.
fcorr@pondencs OF tho Richmond Dispatch.
GRAHAM, Va. August l6.-A rumor
reached here to-dey that Detective Eugene
Robertson shot and mortally wounded
Tom Campbell. Deputy Sheriff OF Nc
Dowell county. w. Va. near keystone. on
the Elkhorn, yesterday evening. The only
particulars IN regard 10 the matter are that
Robertson arrested negro IN one OF the
coai-bspks and Campbell demanded ms
authority for so doing. whom Robertson
drew hrs revolver and commenced to shoot
with the above result. He immediately
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
1905 cast Cary. Phone los. au

..THERE ARE NO FLIES ON
SMITH"-You cannot make silk purse
ont OF a sow's ear, hut you can secure your DOCKS
and money ia HKRRiNG-HALI~MARVl COM
PANYS FIRE AND BURGLAR-PKoOr SAFES
b. L. SMITH.
INV 27 No, 20 north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

WANTED, A PURCHASER FOR
w ANICE DWELLING AND LOT OF LAND
IN CHESTER. VIII take certified checks
In payment Address W. b. STROfllER,
an lA-3t Chester, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
TALK ABOUT STREETS
MANY MATTERS OF IMPROVEMENT
CONSIDERED BY THE COMMUTE
Harrison to DO Paved and Other Work to
10 Done-Ask for e5o. ooo-cisims
for Damages.

Chairman Curtis and Messrs. Allen, j..
W. Carter, Thomas, Boykin. Brsuer. STRAIT
ton, Turpin. and White we're present q.
the semi-monthly meeting OF the street
Committee yesterday evening.
The first matter considered, tho WIDEN
Ing of Lester street. was laid on the table
The curbing and guttering OF Lomosruy
street from Floyd to Grove avenue was re-
commended TO the Council. es was also the
opening of an alley from Henry to bei'i-
dere between Main ana fTanknn' h,
August 3lst was set as the time OF near
ing allegations as to the opening OF streets
in Lee District. -.
II was ordered that Thirteenth street
between Canal and the Wortendyke isc-
tory be curbed, tagged. and repaired IN
stead Of paved.
PAVING HARRISON sTEErr.
The question OF paving Harrison street
from Broad TO Franklin at cost OF c2.5O0
provoked n lengthy discussion. Mlr. STRAIT
ton moved that the 81 900 lett from paving
Mt the Wortendyke factory. south end OF
Thirteenth street, be applied TO this pur-
pose and Madison Ward would lend the
rest out of its unexpended funo.
Mr. Turpln moved as SUBSTITUTE tha'
Church Hill avenue from lwehty"tnlru 10
Twenty -fourth be paved, the same 10 cost
$4,000.
As this would have taken the whole
Madison Ward fund, Messrs. Allen ana
Stratton refused to agree to IT,.
Mr. Curtis moved that the whole matter
be laid on the table.
This brought on discussion aDou'
bonds, Dir. Borkin claiming that the new
issue of 100000 would be partially avail
able for street purposes. .o
Mr. Allen explained that this SlOO,O0O was
for the urgent demands OF the city tor Inc
next twelve months, such as paying con
| tractors, EMPLOYEES, ana oIncets, In M
city. he said. already owed $4,000 for cal
loans.
The motion to Law on the table was lost
and that to pave Harrison street wa'
| agreed to.
TO REPAIR FUND.
Mr.. Turpin then moved that the actor
| Of the committee in setting aside So.OW
| for repair fund be rescinded. This wa
| agreed TO, "a was also that IN regard L
| improving the avenue.
| 1t was decided to add these two .piece'
of work to the next contracts, subject t
the approval of the Council.
A small payroll was passed by. 1t beinI
| shown that there was no money III bank u
| meet it.
Upon the calling of the roll Mr.. Brauei
! inquired after the resolution Us to tA'
cost of a chain around the dock.
Mr.. Boykin presented a petition 10
curbing the south side of Main street be
| tween Uarvie and Plum.
Mr.. Thomas wished to amend so Gs to in
| clude Plum street from Main to FloyC
\ avenue. Lost.
Mr. Boykin moved 10 pave the nortt
| s,da of Park avenua batyvapn Harrison au(
! Boyd. Lost.
The same wished knoll cut out of thu
alley between Laurel and Cherry anC
Albemarle and Spring. Allegations or
dered.
Mr.. Boykln also introduced resolution
approprIatIng $4,000 for street purposes
| Referred to the Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
CONDUCTOR MORRIS.
r-re-feI telegram 10 the DisDafch.1

Nas.-E. Va. August lG.-COnductor
H..I Morris resides IN Portsmouth at
Washington street. Conductor Nor
l,taI taken the train as favor 10 Cap
'u.l Wright. the regular conductor, who
N.-r.IIll t. make the run. The iron
.-.Isfully forty feet above the water
ALB tly fall must have been terrible.
ll.ueWs Of Conductor Morrs's death
SIS broken . ms wife by the railroad OFF,
CO. ,ais forenoon. Ii was great shoe
p. Ley and sad news to his many friends OF
+l cites.
I.- u.fated train was due in Ports
L ..aats o'clock this morning.
TRAIN sESI TO TIE SCENE.
I.b-sHo-IH. Va, August ia wreck
o.. tram and two coaches left Portsmouth
e 10; O'clock this morning for the scene
90 100 terrible wreck on the Atlantic and
Ia-,.c railroad near Milton, n. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

WANTED, THOSE IN NEED OF
w FUEL Of any Find 10 call and be supplied
Mt paric prices. Certified cheeks or any good
oaner-due bills or ctdets-takcn without DIS
count. Give us a call.
CHARLES II. PAGE
1900 west Broad.
Telephone I07.
1oo, oast Gary phone 1G5, au l1-5t
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r ppc 10 .NNOUNCE TO TORAC.
pRoBxssIoxAx-
TArNFS LYONS.

TAMES LYONS,
81 ATTORNEY AND CouNSELLoR AT Law,
Q.sw-ofase, Ma. D syste-bank Building.
Telrphone asa, Poss-Onico Box 25a
Ricamond. YAH
pracrices IN sii TIE etats and uustsd ssAsss
coor,s In Richmond. Deeds and Wills carstutsy
prepared. Acknowledgements and dep0etuona
taken. Cs'isctioas prVuDsiy made sna ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
WANTED RyALTCrNTIATE OF
BUSINESS WANTS.

A GENTLEMAN WITH SMALL
n family and owning n large house on west
Grace street would take a COtPLEOF BOARD
MRS to tighten expenses Of housekeeping. Adj
dress "k.' caro- DISPATCH. au lf-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
XXrATER.GROUND MEAL, COO.

".
4 plurs sun-cured Tobacco, 25c.
Best Family Flour, $500
High-grade Patent Flour, Ss.2J.
Very fneFlour. 2Sc. per sack.
Best Family Flour, 3Oc. per SACK.
3 dozen Cut Herrings. 21c.
2 cans Peaches, 3-pound cans, 23c.
2 cans Appies 10 Syrup, pounds, 25e
8 pounds B0neloss Goldfish, 2sc.
TUTe Lard. &c
California Hams, l2c.
Mocha and Java Coffee, 22c.
cans LynEhayen Oysters. Soc
Primo Northern Butter. 2Jc.
Good Butter. lsc.
3 POUNDS N ported verricelli. 2oa
Fine Timothy Hay, per bale, ST.
2 pounds Gloss Starch. poe.
4 rounds French Candy, zoo
. pounds Mixed Cakes, 2Jc.
3 pounds Soda Crackers, Zoo
3 pounos Gaccarunl. 25e.
Lemons, l2c. = dozen.
Breast bacon, lac. polni
Good Tea. 200. pogaa.
8 large bars Soap. 2oc.
sardines, SC. a boz. ,xo.
North caf0iihs moo " b. o'seLLIvxs.
Eighteenth and Main strsssA
Tsone, a07. ma l2-sa, Iu.fn&Ss
r BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO TOBAC-
L co MANUFACTURERS. CONTRACTORS,
end all those who hare banda 20 pay %, tEat
WILL. nONOR THEIR CHICKS paid 70 ON
plsysss for wages same a. cash IN purchasing
groceries or supplies OF eay Kind Tor honae rso.
VIZ ~' S' D. osuLLIvAN,
Eighteenth and Aaia streets
az I2-ss, Su, Tu&1hts
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-08-19
ARTICLE v.

The affairs OF this corporation are to be and
they shall be conducted by board OF direc-
tors, consisting OF nine 90 stockholders who
shall be elected annually by the stockholders
on the last Thursday In June, at an annual
meeting of the stockhoders, which shall be
held at the Peoria branch ONCE, at7:3O p. M,
Of that day in each year
The officers Of this corporation shall be a
president, vice-p'esilent, secretary and trea-
surer, who shall be elected by the directors
from among the stock holders, at the first meet
ing after their election, and who shall hold
their once for one year, aud until their success.
sors are elected and qualified, and until the
frst election OF officers, the following named
persons shall be such officers, namely; Pres
idenL John H. Francis; vice president, N. r.
Gibson; secretary and treasurer, James NJ.
Rice.
In witness, whereof, the Peoria Canal Com
pany has caused Its name to be signed hereto
by the president and secretary, and 10 be ac-
knowledged by them, and proposes 10 have the
same recorded and published as required by
law,
PEORIA CANAL COMPANY.
By JOHN II. FRANCIS, President.
JANIS NJ, RICE, Secretary.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-08-19
ILLINOIS HoNoREp.
Frank II. Jones Appolntad First Assistant
Postmaster General,

Postmaster General.
The president has appointed Frank
III. Jones, of Springfield, Ill.,, first as
sistaIlt postmaster general, vice II.
Clay Evans, resigned. Mr.. Jones is
native of Illinois. He was born in Pike
county and is thirty-nine years of age.
He attended the public schools at
Pittsheld during his boyhood, then
went to Yale and graduated from that
college in 1875. He studied law in the
Office of Matthews & Wike in Pitts
field and with Judd q Whitehouse in
Chicago. He attended Columbia law
school in New York. He graduated
from the Union College of Law at Chi
cago. In 1878 he was admitted to the
bar and soon thereafter went to
Springfield and continued the practice
of his profession in the office of Patton
& Hamilton. Something like ten years
ago he formed partnership with
Maj. Bluford Wilson, who was ,solic-
itor Of the treasury under the Grant
administration, and the practice of the
firm has been largely in railroad BUSH
utSS III bnC " ulbcQ GbdbCS COuItSs AAS
was a member of the house of repre-
sentatives of the thirty-seventh gen.
erai assembly and placed Gen. John NJ.
Palmer in nomination as the demo-
cratic candidate for the United States
senate. His speech on the occasion
was one of exceptional eloquence. He
became democrat by inheritance, re-
manned one from conviction and has
always been active and efficient in the
service of the party. He has frequent
ly served on city and county com
mittees, was president of the State
League of Democratic Clubs and in
1892 represented his congressional dis
trict as delegate to the democratic ma
tional convention which nominated
Cleveland & Stevenson. Although a
personal friend of Senator Palmer, he
went to the convention thorough
going Cleveland man. He is young
man of fine natural ability and good
requirements and his character is
above reproach. He is very popular at
his home and his appointment gives
great satisfaction to Springfield peo-
pie.