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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was fair and balmv.
The sky at midnight was cloudless.
Gtata of fharmnmptpr
Mean temperature. ,.................
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK. December 1.-THE STOCK
market held up tolerably well during the
early trading. in the face Of the reports
about the Atchison and the closing OF the
St. Nicholas Bank by State Superintend-
ent Preston. A few stocks advanced IA
q per cent, New England, Sugar and
Dlstillers leading The foreigners bought
the Changers. especially st. Paul, but
the ST. Nicholas Bank matter and the
stories about the Atchison more than on
set the buying.
As the day advanced the selling became
more pronounced, and quite a little long
stock was forced out. The decline ranged
from iza4 per cent, and was not confined
to any special group. Burlington and
Quincy fell ~; st. Paul, ~ Rock Island
III; Coal, Fuel and Iron. 2; Delaware and
Hudson, ~; Distillers', M Manhattan,
pa; New Jersey Central. B. Pullman y
New England, 59s; Union Pacinc, !; Lack
awanna, A. I.inseed Oil, y: Nor
ris and Essex. 8; Erie and Terre
Haute. go: American Tobacco, u, Sugar,
2; Chesapeake and Ohio. rs; Chicago Gas,
T. ana Northwestern ~. to lO.
The death Of Chairman Magoun was
considered particularly unfortunate Iot
tho holders of Atchison securities, as the
general belief is that the company Is IN
asserted and not denied as yet that the
receivershlpi papers have been drawn up
TO be presented at Topeka or Kansas CITY
on Saturday. ON this talk the stock
broke from 17a. 10 1i5s; do. As from 6yft
To e5A, and do. 2's Glass AZ. from IS 70
Bis. The sales OF the stock were 55'iS
shares. London, Boston. and local holders
were sellers The sharp decline led 70
some covering by the shorts. ana the
market left of somewhat steady.
The net changes for the day snow de-
clines Of AN4 per cent.
Railway and miscellaneous bonds were
weak. The features were the Atkinson
issues. Sales OF listed stocks, 2s9WO
shares: unlisted. 2i0lJ shares.
Treasury balances: Coin, $2'l95'VD' cur
rency, S2S,G4SOQ0.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call has been easy, ranging
from fGlis: last loan, ~. and closing
offered at IL per cent; prime mercahlhe
paper. 34n44 per cent.
Bar silver, Gsl2. Silver at the board was
neglected. -, ...,,
Sterling exchange easier. with actual
business in bankers bills at SAl2HASiS,
FOR sixty days. and AS6ku4N for de-
mand: posted rates. StSjitHASS; CONNER,
cial bills. NS3HfA for sixty days. ana
81. SH4SS for demand.
Government bonds steady. state bonds
dull Railroad bonds lower.
GrnC'K QUOTATIONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
Convictions Were Scarce.

Justice Crutchneld is virtually taking
his Christmas holiday. for out OF eleven
cases on the docket yesterday only one
conviction resulted, and that was an ordi-
nary drunk.
The case ~ Benjamin Timberlake (col-
Ored), charged with shooting Mr.. Henry
Facho. which case was continued from
November 30th. came up for trial, but
on account Of the absence OF Mr.. Eacho
whose leg had TO be amputated as re-
suit OF his wound. was again continued
until December S0th.
Sergeant Thomas intended holding his
quarterly sale Of coniiscated goods yes
terday. but there being dearth Of pur-
chasers. the sale was Indefinitely post
pOned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22

Subscribed an sworn 10 before me this 2lst
day OF December, 1893 J. Z. MckENSY,
Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE

Insurance Companies.
Virginia Fire and Marine zee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
Bishon Milllnms Arrives.

Blshop Charming NJ Williams, whose
arrival In San Francisco a few days ago
was announced In the Richmond papers,
reached this city yesterday on the ll:io
train from Wilmington, N. C. His family
having been unable TO commuslcate win
death OF his brother, Mr.. Robert 3. VIII
lians. until he was met at Byrd-Street
station. II IL a singular coincidence that
when Bishop Williams last visited Rich
mond he arrived here only short time
before the death OF bis mother,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
Miss wallersteIn Married in Washington

says:
Miss Gertrude Wallerstein, OF Rich
mond. sister of Messrs. Wallerstein
Brothers. of this city, and Mr.. Meyer
Frank, Of Atlanta. Ga were married at
the residence of the brides mother, In
this city. No. 21l Ninth street southwest
last evening Rev. l.. Stern officiating
The bride was very prettily attired in
white satin, en- traine. trimmed with
Duchesse lace, with orange blossoms upon
the veil and diamonds for ornaments
The young couple vsre the recipients OF
many handsome and costly presents, ana
congratulatory messages were received
from near and far. After a bounteous
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
Council Committee MeetIng..

The Committee on Finance held a called
meeting yesterday. but disposed OF no
matters OF public importance.
There was 20 have been n meeting yes
terday afternoon of the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings for the purpose
Of inspecting the newly
Stuart Horse Guard Armory. The only
members present were Chairman Taylor
and Mr. Tanner. These gentlemen went
over the building, but Of course could
take no action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
Tn New Quarters.

Thee Union Rescue Mission, recently
located on Mayo street, will hold a mass.
meeting at their new quarters, ~ east
BROAD street, At s o'clock tonight. an
earnest and cordial Invitation Is eXtehos .a
Interested ia the salvation OF souls 70
he present and take part In TINS, ther
flrst meeting on Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
--c0 HUslc LAST NIGHT.
...' 90 the Academy; the Institutes
first Recital.

..' 10 the Academy; the Institutes
first Recital.
f-re treat that Richmond
-e had served up 20 them
- Music last night by the
rters.ty Glee. Banjo. and
.. ana yet there were few
taniage OF the occasion. The
Has well rendered throughout,
-ak point being the solos,
what surprising thar win
4trr 81 excellent voices 10
r SIR Teall alone. Of all the
SEQ worthy Of notice. The glees
attn d snap and Yigor that
-.. ..rF. the voices were wen
oi mJdulated The banjo and
clubs upheld their part Of the
a' very creditably..
department. II the Richmond
Institute now under the direction
. j Emory Shaw, gave the
ih neWly-organized series Of
last night. The recital was
'e chapel which was hand
... -riated with palms and the
.... .Dfs The programme. which
''' interesting one. Was rendered
fanrr that reflected much credit
So rhaw and his assistants. The
rectal viii take place Ia Feb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22

GRAIN AND COTTON EACHANUE'
RICHMOND, VA, December 9.-Oner-
ings-Wheat, f76 bushels corn twhite),
LIZA bushels.
sales-Wheat. as bushels; corn (white)'
LIZA bushels.
Ouotations-Wheat. Longberry, @IsIc.
mixed. 62G67c.; Shortberry. 6Oa6Ic; No.
red, 66Q66isc.
Corn-White. prime Virginia. bag lots,
45c.; white new. 42Ii5c.; No. white.
45c No mixed. 4SGiic.
Oats-Winter Qor seed, 33NSIc.i No.
mixed, 341tH35c.; No. mixed, 33lgq34c.
RNa-5GfI5Nc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
HELP OF THE NEEDY
,eyssaL COMMITTEE or SEVEN,
, .V,cvTo MANAGE CHARITY WORK.
s,,i.icrs Declare Their Purpose 10
,,,rcrs,c Hcartiiy-work of the
WAGONS ribbetts Got Even.

...f meeting Of citizens held last
..... Young Mems Christian Asso-
Me purpose OF devislng
f.r tho relief Of the needy and
. ..r 81 Richmond. was not 90
.... los as st should have been.
.r .ert showed that they were
noking ia charity.
r-'o. upon whose call the
e. t,i. explained the object Of
..-s after which judge Chris.
,.t.l chairman. MIR. W. IL.
recorded - secretary.
Parker made n statement "a
' gl3n OF work proposed. and
.>l-rsuCc In regard TO work
,.ar> ago under similar cir
EcS DIS Landrum and
r.. d. y Calisch. Dr. Parker.
I..,.. and Mr T.. A. Catlin
.....hs~ expressing their views
.. tre subject under considcra-
sNg hearty cooperation in
dome
r of Mayor Filyson 10 was
r1ce The entire matter in
ww.iicc 81 seventeen. with
..g as chairman This com
... neral charge ~ every
l with ;hc work. and Will
M a.I the Associated Chart
.a9. and Nj Carter. super
G.hlr charities.
nNpS OF CLOTHES.
....- wagons made another
&C old clothes for the
3Gi. as usual. the We
'..k heavily laden with use
every description
contributed blankets. and
heart even opened 50 much
Sow suit 90 the little
4r-I az his door as the
delighted with his scheme.
believes ia the principle Of
the iron Is hot" he IL
the wagons out again to-
.. travel In that section OF
. of sixth street and Will
rrutratc their efforts on
.-nIU streets.
BIS HALF BACK.
.at charity and the poor.
.fEe r. Tihhetts. Of the
fHn-iiau Association, had
-re experience "A few days
tui t"EgaTs are constantly
office ana asking aims.
..u generally proves them
and So they are frequently
Without assistance. In
N.-,r. the supposed mendi-
wH-t pathetic story. ana
hr shed tears-Quarts Of
u This lacfryrose state.
Secretary that his little child
and that ~ had no money
..'a. Mr.. TihbettS listened
ana th.n drew a. half dol
-ol3-iill"d pockets. and
.l towards the beggar. The
several additional crate
.rI took his departure As
g charity had business on
Ie followed shortly after
when ON Eighth and Main
H.Ictrt slip into Stumpfs 8.
I- practical man. and so
himself on the corner and
WAITED for the rascal TO
..r finally rcappcared. and the
.ir,tched him. ana said in
tones. Sow. that you've
nnr your child. give me
us equal % the emergency,
ont handful of lucre. he
-c.uf piece and returned
.f.-.rM Iosscssor with the
Certainly. sir
4,h Gave e DAYS salary.
.t.r- and clerks al the Postal
office in this city yesterday
davis salary from their De
il the Associated Charities
.r Of the city. The supcriu-
manager added their mites
which aggregated nearly so.
win probably Dee followed 10y
.s ou the part ff the employees
..-" ANA successful corporations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
.pAITIMORE STOCK MARKET.

ginis Consol 3's. Il bid; Baltimore and
ohio stock. 20. asked; Baltimore anc
comes. COG6l: second do. q asked; third
DO. 6 bid: Consolidated Gas bonds, nl-t
do. stock. 5i4dj5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
-eNTED a FORGED CHECK.
.u-uu SAYS He Pound the Paper
on Cary street.

on Cary street.
...olk yesterday afternoon
ma. about IS years old. pre-
.k at the State Bank 10 be
,.l..r asked him where he
and the reply was that
.utlu-on was informed 10y
t..I that the check was "a
t..t hc would have 10 notify
..I the Young man. and ne
..r the front door. followed
.f bank clerks and officials.
.t.rlIug at the Main-strcct
z.I ttc young fellow. ana
f.r pavement together.
..U time crowd assembled
N.rk entrance. and the cap
thoroughly frightened youth
a into the bank and police
fog. who took him 20 The
Station. and the charge OF
entered against him.
paper l- check on the
sr 3,s purpOrtng 20 have
u r. D. SDmerviilc. IL was
t3 j.. u. Williams, and was
r,e filled up and signed In
..r.HIitinE and the endorse
Oh, be- the same. but made
iep and Ink.
....lu denies most positively
H..1 the rspcr. ana claims
10 on Cary street between
Twelfth streets.
I.i ior his appearance before
I..t this morning.
mile pronounced the paper
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
The leading futures ranged as follows:
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI. o., December 91.--FlOur-
Shipping patents. S75n40O; family, 81
ass.
Wheat-No. red held at Csc.
Corn-Lower: No. white, CSC; No.
yellow. 39c.
Oats-steady: No. white. choice 33l5c.
No. = mixed. 3lc
Pork-Steady: city mess, $500; clear
mess, 1870; family. sl27j.
Lard-Steady; steam leaf, nc; kettle
dried. 7%c.
Bacon-Steldy; shoulders, 7c.: short-rib
sides. nc: short clear sides, nc.
WhiskeY-Steady at 81 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
p. AFTERNOON WEDDING.
Johnson Becomes the Bride of Hr.
Starkc, of Hanover.

~tuTkC, oil Hanover.
To- pretty wedding took place at
.e 81 Mr ami Mrs. j.. Il. Prosser
s east Grace street, at $50 o'clock
Law afternoon The bride was Miss
Man johnson. and the groom MI.
~farE.. d prominent farmer or
county, handsome decorations
- ana ferns ana other living plants
the beauty az the scene In the
uarluIs a large company Of
the young people were In at
The ceremony was performed
Tr. Eyland. while Messrs. w.
ana Dan HarWood acted as
The bride, q stately blonde.
iu eu elegant suit ~ blue
A alt and gloves % correspond.
. 10 bouquet Of NarrChal Neh
among th" guests were MIS-.
'I-s Louise Irwin. Mrs. George
Euh Curry. Mr. and Mrs.
james. Mrs Williams and
Miss Lizzie Fellows. Miss I.
t..a s;ailir HarwoOt. Miss y.
Hu1ne~ Nr. Johnson. Miss
Misses cora and Gertic Bap-
Hls John H. Gardner and
ceremony the ucwly-married
tI Hanover county, where
reception was given at the
groom.
Married in Hanover.
b. Burfori and Miss Annie
rriei yesterday afternoon
ST. Martins church, Dos
r county. u the presence
altering of friends.
o.. pretty and attractive
Hr E. "a. Wright chief clerk
.t President T.. T.. -. Myers,
.ri Frederick burg and Po-
road Company Mr.. Burfori IS
.4Iit0rs Office Of the same
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
WATERS OF MASONIC IMPORT.

aus i'mplar 10 Observe Christmas
'h' oeottish-Bite Conventus.
n.. Knights Templar Of the United
a,r... ppose 10 observe Christmas with
h. -Nl4le and imposing ceremonies.
e.tl 'uihitiee Of the Grand Enca<np-
s.r.s" 'isliy appointed 20 attend 10 this
sl., ias sent the following COMMUNE
Is. NJ al the Communicates;
I'D I'lip"ing toast has been pre-
a me coming Christmas;
WI most eminent Grand Master,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
Tint Heavenly Phenomenon.

That the heavenly phenomenon de-
scribed IN yesterdays Dispatch as having
been seen in Southern Virginia and
North Carolina. was also plainly observed
here. is shown by the following note. re-
ceiyei last night from gef l"man re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES OF THE WORLD
Prices OF Money. Bonds. Stocks. Grain
Tobacco. Cotton. &C.. and tbs
Weather Indications
,By telegraph to the Dispa,ch.)

Wy toIeEfspu 70 Iuo DIsPH''"F
- WAsHISoroS. ID. C., December 81.
ITlIp Forecast for Virginia Fair wea-
| Their; slightly warmer; southwest
winds.
For North Carolina: Fair weather /;
warmer; variable winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
THE RICHMOND DIspATCH-FRIDAY. DECEMBER p, 1898.
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

manufacturer and the Spectator with
money to relieve others and TO carry for
a while.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22

HEADQUARTERS r. Z. LEE
IL CAMP, No. L. c. ", RlcHMT;p. Va. De-
cember ~, 1s93--GENERAL ORDERS NO. -.
CouRApEs: You are earnestly re1nested 20 as
sem bic a, the Camp Hall ThIs friday EVE
MING at 1880 O'Clock. Every member ID re-
questsd TO be present for the annual election OF
officers Members will please bs prompt In a.
tendance. as the Old Guard have 10 take part IN
the performance at the Mozart for . charitable
object.
mander. j. TAYLOR slkAIIoN,
IA ao-it Adlusans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
MEETINaE

HEADQUARTERS COM-NX
IL MANDE4Y OF ST. ANDREW. x
No. Is. X. T., .RICHMOSD, VA, Deem ~
Der %. 1893 GENERAL 0RDERs-/
SIR KNIGHTS: Attend stated assembly OK the
Commaudery at your asylum, In the Masonic
Temple FRIDAY, 22d instant, at SIS L. NJ, In
citizens dress Members Of Richmond Com
mandery. No. 2, and oil transient Sir knights
are invited 10 ile present.
BY order Of gle Eminent Commander.
; JOSEPH j. ENGLISH. JR.,
Captain General
Attest: GEdsGE c. JEFFERSON, Recorder.
de 2z-fts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22

could YOU give me any {formation
through your paper as TO peculiar light
there was In the sky Wednetd- morn
ing To the southwark of Richmond? II
rcsembled a very Jagged strejk Of light
ninR with a ball OF fire at ihe end. IL
appeared to commence at about IS degrees
from the horizon and fall erIlndicularly
TIL near the horizon. wherJ II turned
abruptly at right angles. whete the ball
of FIRE was. / noticed il half An hour be
fore day. and II gradually disappeared
as the day advanced. There Mas no sign
OF ii last night"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS Mo. December 2l.-F'lour-
weak and dull: patent &.95ntlO; choice
81 O0H2l0.
,Wheat-Lower; December. 6Sc.: January
5Sasc.
Corn-Lower: December $22c: January
3l7sc.
Oats-Dull and lower; December, &c.
May, S0i4n3O2sc.
sl3.75.
Lartl-Prlme steam. S.Mig.
Dry salt neats-ShOulders, $6.l2i4: Iona
and crear ribs. $50; shorts $3.50.
Bacon-Boxed shoulders, &c: longs, nc.
clear ribs. Use. shorts. 17sc.
Ilgh Wlnes-Steady ~ Sis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
M.nINEINrErIIGENcx.
PORT OF RICHMOND, DEC. q. 1893.
ARRIVED

PORT OF RICHMOND, DEC. q. 1885,
ARRIVED.
Schooner J. N. Broomhall. Candy. Nor
folk light: TO load fertilizers. .
Steamer Pocahontas. Dsyo. Norfolk.
passengers and general cargo; l. Neisl-
ger, superintendent.
SAILED.
Schooner Dora Allison. Rose. Bayonne'
slaves; vessel Curtis * Parker.
Schooner William II. kinzel. Lopez. Ber-
muda Hundreds: 10 load railroad ties TOT
Jersey CITY.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. DEC. 81.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Toncaville. Savannah.
Schooner J. NJ. Brown. New Bedford.
Barge Nashu, New London.
SAILED.
Steamship Toncaville. Havre
Schooner c. A. Donnell. Boston.
Barge Vashti New York.
PORT OF WEST POINT. DEC. II. 1898.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Richmond. Dole. New York.
| passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Charlotte. Bennett. Balti-
more; passengers and general cargo.
Steamer Elm city, Marshall. Walker
| ton: passengers and general CARGO.
Schooner Sophia. Godfrey. Krammer,
| New York with salt.
SAILED.
Steamship Richmond. Dole New York
via Norfolk passengers and general
cargo.
Steamship Charlotte. Bennett, Balu-
more; passengers and general cargo
Steamer Elm City, Marshall. Walker
| ton; passengers and general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The Board OF Directors Of the PErEkSBU re-
RAILROAD COMPANY nave declared div
dend OF 5 per cent. on the common and pre-
ferred stock OF the company. payable on and AZ.
ter the 2D DAY or JANUARY. 1894. 20 all
holders OF record on the 2Oth Of December. 1893:
alter when date the books OF transfer Will be
closed until January 2, 1894.
w. X. JONES.
de I9-td Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
pICUMOND STOCK MARKET.

RICHMOND, VA, December H.-Clos-
Ing quotations:
Government Securities. Bid. Asked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
nPpORT OF THE CONDITION OF

do g9-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
nIvIDENb NOTICE.

The Board q; Directors OF the RICHMOND
AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY
have declared a dividend OF 3le per cent. on the
after the % DAY OF JANUARY, 1894, % all
holders OF record on the 10th Of December,
1898; after which date the books OF transfer
will be closed until January 2. 1894.
w. X. JONES,
de lQ-td Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
R-M6 &c

The dark and bright lodee sales to-day
wera both quite full and prices realized
were again firm, rather stronger IL was
thought by some, than previously In gene
raj. With to-morrow's sales the loose
sales close until the 18th instant. But
trade takes this time for a general wind
inx-up OF its business. The Dispatch will
have its usual LIST OF January tobacco re-
view OF the year. A notable feature will
be the average for tobacco sold during
the year, requiring laborious caicula-
tons.
The private sales of late are encouray
Ing 90 old tobacco holders. but prices on
all but fine wrappers and cutters are
still low. and oner Inducements To the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
pIcuuoNp TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, VA, December. H.-No
auction offerings on Change to-day.
private stles-Fillers. 49, smokers. 3;
cutters. S.; wrappers. L; Tugs, 8. Total,
~ hogsheads.
Revenue Collections:
Cigars and cigarettes ......... ls6 "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
LEVY & DAVIS.
HOLIDAY DEPARTMENT.,
THIRD FLOOR.


KID-BODY BISQUE DOLLS. ESQ.
TO $40.
We show the prettiest and best Dolls
at each price. Take look.
OLL-OARRIAGES from 25c. up.
SHOO-FLY, all finishes, 75c. up.
WAGONS from 10c. 10 Sc
VELOCIPEDES and TBIOYCLES.
OCKlNG and SWINGING
HORSES,
JAPANESE CHINAWARE,
JAPANESE LACQUERWARE,
WRITING-DESKS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
MAGIC LANTERNS,
FOOTBALLS,
RUBBER DOLLS,
BALLS and TOYS.
CHRISTMAS-TREE HOLDERS,
CANDLES and ORNAMENTS,
TIN TOYS,
HORNS,
KITCHEN SETS,
RANGES,
GUNS. SWORDS. Ere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
nIVIDENO NOTICE.

The BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RICH
MOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND POTOMAC
RAILROAD COMPANY have declared DlVi-
DEND OF s3}O PER SHARE on the common
capital etock Std dividend Obligations " the
company, paysJle JANUARY ., 1894, TO all
holders OF the game on December 20. 1898
after which dats the transfer book will DO closed
until January 4 1894 J. Il. WINSTON,
de 2O-tJa3 Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
NoRFoLK PEANUT MARKET

Neported for the Dispatch)
NORFOLK, VA, December Unmarked
steady; demand improving slightly; prime
2a2ilc.; extra prime, 27sq2hc.; fancy, zSsc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
Total. .s2.7Is,s2o Is


STATE OF VIRGINIA, CnY 0F RIcHMosD--ss
l. ii. e. Burnett, cashisr Of the abovepamed
bank, DO solemnly swear that The above state
ment IL true to the best OF my knowledge and
belief. ii. e. BURNETT.
Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18


New York. Dec. 12.-One of the most
remarkable freaks in the history OF lun-
acy was made public to-day when triplet
sisters, named Susan, Elizabeth and Lily
Bassett, were found to have suddenly be-
come insane together.
Two Of the women, Elizabeth, who lives
at 1926 East Twenty street, and SUI
san, of 739 Marcy avenue, Brooklyn, are
in Bellevue hos pital, while the third who
lives al u Wall street. Brooklyn is con-
fined at St. Johns hospital, that city,
The case is the first on record at the
hospital, where triplets have been dis
covered to be crazy al the same time
Late Friday afternoon Susan and Eliza
beth Bassett walked into BELLEVUE, and
Susan, at a private interview with DR.
Wallace, said she feared that her sister
was hopelessly insane. DR.. Walker
talked to Eliza beth and found the sister s
Judgment correct.
Susan went with her stricken sister to
the insane ward, and began to explain 10
DR. Douglass, the physician in charge,
the nature Of her sisters ailmcnt. she
talked ra 5ionally at first, but finally be
came very excited and began to be incO-
herent. The doctor watched her closely,
and then, to the astonishment OF nurses
and attendants, said:
"Why, this woman is a good deal era
zier than her sister l thlnk her history
had better be taken also"
Susan did not seem surprised at the an
nouncement. A friend, Mrs. Wood, of
Brooklyn, was informed, and she told the
third sister, who had been in ST. Johns
Hospital several weeks, for a supposed
nervous trouble.
When she was taken to DR.. Wallace he
discovered, to his establishment. that
she, too was fit subject for an insane
asylum. She was all right when she left
St. Johns hospital, and the physicians
think the sudden development OF insanity
in her case was due to the news of the
condition of her sisters