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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE declara-
tion of the usual dividende by the Ameri-
can Sugar Company on Saturday created
quite a buliish feeling in the Industrials
at the opening of business this morning
The latent short interests in this stock
and Chicago Gas accordingly started Tn
to cover, and their purchases soon
brought about a rise Of "a per cent. IN
Sugar and 1ss per cent. In Chicago Gas.
Missouri Pacific was in better request.
on rumors that the annual report to be
published tomorrow will be more favora-
BILE than expected. The stock advanced
per cent, TO 255s, and was decidedly
more active. Big Four was announcer
strong stock, while the Changers, Deia-
ware and Hudson, and Atchison were
bought with more confidence. The rise
did not bring out any long stock TO speak
of, and this added to the discontinue or
the bears. When the demand from the
bears fell or the market became quiet,
and prices began to recede.
Burlington and Quincy at this time was
sold down from SIS to S07s on s report
that the company intended to make new
bond issue to pay for half interest In
the Toledo. Peoria and Western. which
had been offered to IT by ths Pennsyl-
vania on favorable terms. The idea is.
SO the story runs. that the Pennsylvania
and Burlington are TO operate the road
Jointly. The other active stocks receded
y, to %. per cent, American Sugar lead
ing. The largest loss outside Of Sugar
and Quincy was IL per ceat on Western
Union.
AS the day drew to a close Lead was
bid I'D by brokers for the new bull pool,
and the common stock rose to 33h. the
best figures for long time. The strength
developed By this speciality caused a
change In the sentiment. and the general
market began to move up again. and
closed firm. ,o,,
The net changes show loss OF i4l2
per cent. In Reading. Western Union,
burlington and Quincy. and LOUISVILLE
and Nashville. The other active stocks
gained a to az per cent. Lead showing
the greatest improvement.
Railway and miscellaneous bonds were
strong.
Sales, listed stocks, $1,000; unlisted.
g.. 600 shares.
treasury balances: Coin. ssG.l7O,oOo; cur
| rency. si6,726.coo
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at l per cent; last
loan at /. and closing offered at l per
cent; prime mercantile paper, 3lzai per
cent.
Bar silver, 5gY. Silver at the board neg
iected.
Sterling exchange firm. with actual bust
ness I'm bankers bills at ASa4Sh for
sixty days. and siss%Giss for demand;
nosted rates. s4ssQA s9i1: commercial bills.
81 sgille4.s eY for sixty days, and ASS@
4.ssA for demand.
Government bonds lower. State bonds
dull. Railroad bonds firm.
STOCK QUOTATIONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
THE WALKER-TYSON WEDDING.
Pretty Ceremony Mt the Falmouth Baptist
Church In Stafford.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March H.
(Special)--A very pretty marriage was
celebrated at 1 O'CLOCK this afternoon in
the Falmouth Baptist church, In Stafford
county. which was darkened and illumi-
mated with lamps. The altar was ex-
quisitely decorated in natural flowers and
lighted with wax candles in candelabra,
two of which decorated the wedding sup
portable Of the brides mother. In either
aisle were gates of evergreen, on which
were the words. wrought in white silk,
"Tyson," Walker" The gatekeepers
Were the pretty little Misses Mamie Jet
and Elsie Mills, robed in white organdie
The high contracting parties were Mis-
Gladys Tyson. n very popular and highly
esteemed lady Of Falmouth. ands the
daughter Of Mr.. Robert Tyson. and the
groom Mr.. j. o. Walker, a prominent
citizen of Middlesex county. The cere-
mony was impressively performed by
Rev. Decatur Edwards pastor of the
church. The bridal party entered the
church while the wedding march was
being sweetly played on the organ by
Professor A. b. lowering. of this city.
The brides gown was of rich old blue
bengaline silk. trimmed with rich cream
lace. She carried In her hand a large
bunch of Marechal Neil roses. The brides
maids Were exquisitely dressed in white
organdie. trimmed with lace and cream
satin. Each bore a bunch Of Marechal
Neil roses. The groomsmen were dressed
In conventional black, with a beautiful
rose in the lapel OF their coats. The bride
was the recipient OF many handsome and
useful presents. one Of which was beau
tiful solid silver butterknife and dish,
from the Ladies' Aid Society. of which the
bride was a beloved and efficient member
a reception was had at the residence Of
the brides mother where n sumptuous
dinner was served. after which the bridal
party was driven To the steamer Rich
mond. At 2:30 o'clock the steamer left
the wharf. amid the waving of handker-
chiefs, with the happy pair for their fu-
ture home. in Middlesex county. accom-
panied by Miss Lille Tyson and the
brother and sister of the groom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
GONE TO JOIN THE MAJORITY.
Mr. John GiImer and Miss Nancy j. Tired
way Die I'm Pittsylvania County.

CHATHAM. VA, March l2.-(Special)
John Gilmer, one Of the most widely
known citizens Of this county. died at his
home here to-day in the Gsth year or his
age. He was Commonwealth's Attorney
of this county for number of years, and
also represented this county for some
years In the Legislature of Virginia, was
recognized as lawyer of learning and
ability and as a man OF high character
and integrity. He leayes a widow and
eight children. His remains will be in
TERED in the Chatham cemetery Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Nancy j. Tredway. widow OF
William NJ. Tredway, who died here
to-day in her SD year, was a most esti-
mable lady of many sterling traits of char
acter and has large circle of friends in
addition to her large family OF children
and grandchildren. At the time of her
death she resided with her son, Hon.
James Tredway. of the Virginia Senate.
Her remains win be buried tomorrow eve
ming at O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
BRUTAL MURDER m KING GEORGE,
A Negro Killed During . Free Fight at a
Dancing Festival.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. March IA
fspecial.)--A horrible murder took place
Saturday night in King George county at
the residence Of Nudaham Williams (col-
ored), where festival was given. In the
dancing free fight ensucd. resulting in
the instant killing OF Henry Speeks COLOR
ed. The body was found on Sunday morn
ing stretched out at full length In the
bonse. a deserted one. where the festival
and murder occurred. The circumstances
surrounding the case seem to show that
the atrocious act was committed In the
coolest and most, brutal manner with a
"black- lack" or club. after which the par
,icipants quietly went on with their mirth
making. and when all were ready to dis
nerse carried the lifeless body into the
house, and left the door open. The Sheriff
has notified the Coroner and summoned a
iurv and an inquest will be held at once
and the first step taken towards fastening
the guilt on the perpetrator OF the crime
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
CREWE,S MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
A Town With All Necessary Corporate
Priyileges-Sa Saloons Must Pay Licenses.

CREWE. VA, March 12.-(Special.)-
Judge Charles f. GOODWIN, of Nottoway,
administered to-day the required oath to
the following officers. who will by an act
of the Legislature have charge Of the
affairs Of the town of Crewe for two
years: Mayor. Samuel NJ. Williams: Coun-
cil-Captain f.. +. Lockett, n. w. Nors-
worthy. w. j. Sewers, ST., Il. +. Robi-
nett, Charles Il. Tench, c. N. Payne. Dr.
w. r. Warmer, c. b. Armes, and l.. o.
Badger Crewe is now an incorporated
town entitled TO such privileges as other
such towns enjoy. The Town Council has
the appointment of a health officer. street
commissioner. treasurer, recorder. and
two police officers. the latter at salary
not TO exceed $40 per month.
There are now five saloors within two
miles of the corporate limits, which will
have to close unless the required license
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
tn Celebrate a silver Wedding.

EMPORIA. VA, March 12.-(Special.) J
our popular townsman, Dr. John *.
Jones' and lady. will celebrate their silver
~ INVITATIONS have been issued. and an
ENJOYABLE time is anticipated. The Dis
match correspondent has been kindly re-
membered.
The Board OF Supervisors met to-day
and transacted routine business. The
board will meet again on tne secohu Mon
dav In next month and take some action
10 put In operation the new. road law
passed at the. recent session of the Gem
eraI Assembly
At the meeting Of Widows Son Lodge.
No. $50, held last Friday. steps were taken
to institute a Royal Arch chapter'
The new election-law is much discussed
pro and con.
The Clerk of the court this morning IS
sued n license for the marriage of Mr..
r.. A, Jordan 10 Miss Ellie V. Mitchell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
CONTRACT FOR A CHURCH LET.
IL VIII BE "a Handsome Episcopal s'ruet
nre-Onicers EIectcd.

ure-Onicers Elected.
STAI-NTON. VA. March l2,-(Speciai)
This afternoon the congregation OF EN-
manuel Episcopal church let the contract
for the building Of their projected new
church edifice. Messrs. Edward stewart
&. Co. Of this city. were the successful
bidders. The building will be erected on
th.. corner Of Frederick and Washington
streets. opposite the Virginia Female IN
stitute and will be two stories IN heish''
with tall tower, the materials Deihs
brick with stone trimmings. 1t VIII be
"A handsome piece OF ecclesiastical aFSHi'
lecture and will cost $4,000.
The standardization Camp of Con-
federatc veterans, IN session here tonight
adopted fitting resolutions touching the
death Of General Jubal A. Early ana
was eloquently entertained by spirited
lecture on Eary's exploits in The valley
campaign 10y Major Jed Hotchkiss.
The annual meeting of the Catholic
Hibernian Beneficial Society was held In
its hall yesterday afternoon. Oihceis were
elected for the ensuing year as folioWS;
President. N. Hounihnn; Nice-Presldent'
George ]. Johnson; Second Nice-Presldeht'
Patrick Kavanaugh; Treasurer. }. Is.
O'Connell; Recording Secretary, Thomas
Smith: Chaplain. Rev. John McNerry;
Standard Bearer. Patrick Burke; Mar
shall. John Sullivan: Trustees, John Fal-
lon. Michael Orchard. and James Can
non. 1t was decided 10 abandon the con-
tcmplated street-parade on Saturday, st.
Patrlck's-Day. The Hibernian Society
VIII attend mass in body at a. NJ,
after which they will listen 10 an address
by Rev. Father Payne. This will be fol-
lowed by exercises by the children Of st.
Francis's school.
Last night at the Methodist church DR..
T. j. Lafferty. OF Richmond, occupied the
pulpit. and TO a crowded house preached
one Of the most forcible and eloquent
sermons ever heard here, the text being
Matthew nth. saith verse. In rich.
imagery. wholesale arrangement Of his
tor1cal fact. as evidence Of Christianity.
It was mastery effort. II is DR.. LATER
tvs celebrated sermon Of which the
American Tract Society has offered TO
print 20000 copies for free distribution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13

Cash quotations: Flour steady, with
fair inquiry shown by local jobbers; ex-
port demand light. Wheat, 56isc; Ne
red, sis Corn S5Ae, osts, "a as g
RIBS. S70n575 Shoulder, s6Octi6.S.
Sides, $6.37iz0650. Whisky. a.l5.
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, o., March R.-Flour-
Spring patent, S.SOus.sO; family, N.zS9
Wheat-No. 2 red, 5Glkc.
Corn-No. 2 yellow. SSc'; NO. white,
3S3tc.
oats-No. 2 white, 2i4c.
Pork-City mess. si1.O; clear mess.
$3.50: family 1900
Iard-Steam leaf 7c.: kettle-dried, TIC.
Bacon-steady; shoulders. eAc.; short
clear sides. 7lsi7hc.
Whiskey-Steady at S1.l5.
SILVER IN LONDON.
LONDON, March 12--Bar silver. 27ssd.
~ THE COTTON MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL. March 12-Noon-Mode-
rate business; prices easier; American
middling, cd. Sales. 1000 bales; Ameri-
can. $500 bales; speculation and export:
1000 bales. Receipts, 1900 bales, all
American. Futures easy: with demand
moderate: March and April, 3 63-6ld. April
and May. 4d.: May and June. 2-64d. |;
June and July. 3-6ti.; July and August.
5-63li4 6-6}1-, August anu SeptcIuucr'
4 s-6id': September and October. 7-std.:
October and November, ! $500 7-S4d.
p. M-March and April. 62-6iD
3 6s-s4d.: April and May: ss-6id.. sellers:
May and June. 4a4 led. June and July.
/ e-e4d., sellers: July and August, i6-sid..
sellers: August and September 4 SEQ
/ 6-6ld., sellers: September and October.
1 5-Si64 SID; October aud November.
esd, sellers Futures closed barely
steady at the decline.
NEW. ORLEANs, March. i2--Cotton--
Futures steady: sales. $500 bales; March.
$3.50; April, S.ss; May. NQf; June, Hos:
NEW YORK. March I3-Cotton quiet:
S ne: Sales rs 6siss. Futures ciosed
steady: sales. lAsoo bales: March. nm;
April. IN: Mar: 6.s4; Tune. 0.ls; July.
H.f7;. August m
" NAVAL HzORD MARKETS..
I SAVANNAH, "a. March lz-spsrits
turpentine market 0poped 0rp3 g. "a;
sales ~ c<19hs epd cIqaed q G3Q41;
I i;'; 4; : = 3 ' ssl'' =;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
SUlClDED IN BALTIMORE.
Morris NJ. Spooncr Disappeared from
Charlottesville Last Wednesday,

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, March H.
(speciaD--A telegram was received late this
eve1dng from the baltimore American to
its correspondent here giving the meaSre
information of the suicide of Morris NJ
Spooner. which occurred in Baltimore TINS
afternoon. Information as TO the cause
of the sad event was asked for. put eouiu
not be furnished. He left home carry on
last Wednesday morning, leaving ho,e
in his fathers room, saying that he would
he absent for two or three days, since
which nothing has been heard from him.
At present no cause can be assigned for
the terrible occurrence. Mr. Spooner was
the son of Mr.. G.. W. Spooner, OF this
place. ard was very popular. lie was
a successful architect and builder and I'M
married. His parents and relatives are
Frustrated with grief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
TAzeWELL'S RICH REPUBLICANS.
They DO Not Look With Favor on the
Change in the Election Law.

TAZEWELL COURTHOUSE, NA''
March 12.-(Special)-As you are aware
this is the stronghold of the Republican
party. so far as its white element Is con-
cerned. Here. too. there is as much or
more wealth among the Republicans than
there is among the Democrats. which Is
an unusual condition in respect to the
parties South.
The Republicans here do not look with
favor upon the change in the election-law
lust made by the Legislature. and are
loud in their danunciation of 1t.
This section has been blessed with an
unusually bright spring. instead of the
predicted storms. lndian-summer weather
prevails here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
mr. Rroadus at the University.

caARI, OTTESyILLE, VA, March H.
fcnecial1-A vast throng was at the Uni
versity OF Virginia last evening to hear
the Rev. DIR. John A. Broadus. who
preached the third OF series of sermons
ON .The Evidences OF Christianity" DIR.
Moses ID. Hoge will preach the next SER
mon of the series on the LIST OF April,
The funeral OF Mr.. Thomas Nj. Buck
took place yesterday afternoon and was
attended by a very large crowd. He was
buried with Masonic honors.
The Rev MIR. Winfrey, OF Culpeper.
occupied the pulpit OF the Baptist church
yesterday morning
The first thunderstorm OF the season
occurred last night. A slight rain was
accompanied by very loud thunder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
COURT ORDERS


VyIRGINIA.-IN THE CLERKS OF.
Y FIcE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HAN.
OvER COUNTY, MARCH ~. 1894:
W. d. CardWeii, sdmtnistrator. cum teseemento
annexo OF John Davis, decessods psesnfn
against
Mrl Elisabeth Dsvis, John Da.!.. Geofss Davis.
4. E. Waugh and Fidelia Waugh, nee Bar
ringer his wife F.Smith and Emma = Smith.
nee Darringsr, bic wife: + b Akfed eno.nesy
A.Akrcd, nee Bayrtneays Biz vie. .desoooAnS
q IN CHlNcEHY.
Ths object q thu sntt y y convens ne credl.
togs ana hsirs a John Davis. deceessd, iAte Of
Hanover coupty. and "a have the Court 70 Goa.
atrue me will e osi1 John laws, oeGeaeeds ono
ascertain ne Outstanding dsbee e.d demands
aeainsS hh sstats, ard 70 dir(cs W. D. casdueil.
sdniaisusiiai ard dhtnbsssoa q ssssssers
SS4 aaadsvis havtss bssa nsAs sad alst
and uary 4. A1Fe0s ~ v19a ~ noa.rye.oeoo
q u 6ta1s 4 vt1Gialos y y eedsksd 0ee "
q: Il. $: ~; -; = - 80 'ss.; = s
AZ 81 IS;..s-.Is : ] 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
ROANOKE'S NEW POSTMASTER.
Mr.. NJ. L. Dupuy Took Charge Last Night
II. h., Team viii Join the League.

ROANOKE, VA, March 12-tSpecial)-
Mr.. William p. Dupuy received his COM
mission as postmaster of this city through
the malls yesterday, and entered upon his
duties tonight at s o'clock. The new
postmaster is very popular here a. 5.
Asberry, his Republican predecessor. has
discharged his duties satisfactorily to the
people, and leaves the post-oiiiee in very
effective condition.
The Roanoke Athletic Club at meet
ing to-day decided TO put a baseball team
In the field for this season, and will send
delegate 10 the State League meeting
I'm Petersburg on "Wednesday with a view
10 Joining the same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
prc,,NoNn TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, VA. March i2s-No auc'
ton sales to-day, ora 4.
Private sales: Filters. -, swfipp" y
Revenue collections. Cigars ana r s'sI'
t,ettes,- si7iss; tobacco. S.iSs'1. lo'aA
Mr.. n. r. Bowman. OF Lynchbvrg. VA
and Mr.. j. b. Boatwright, OK Dal =,
,f oxford. N. c., Is still here a.
Business was very light today even t In
n Monday, In all branches Of the uan ss
There Will be large sales or briyns 20,
morrow at three warehouses. whiie IN.
dark sales will be light. some me - ,sn,
here during the week. which VIII apoa'
finish 10 the South Carolina crop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
Tho yesn,ins at Yorktown.

YORKTOWN. VA. March l2.-fSpe-
cial,-The dynamite cruiser vesuvius ar
rived here about O'Clock on saturday
evening. She has had target practice IN the
bay. and will return in the morning, her
,,,e,t here was for mail matter, of which
cutie an amount awaited her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
DEATH OF Mr.. JAMES M. DILLON.
Low Prices for Tobacco-TO Vote Oh Local.
Option In AppOmattOx.

PAMPLIN CITY. VA. March 12-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. James NJ. Dillon, an old ana
widely-known resident of Prince Edward
county. died at his home, near this place.
yesterday morning.
Tobacco. as a general rule is selling
fearfully low. In some instances the crop
does not bring enough to pay for the
guano used on 1t.
A vote Is to be taken in this county on
the local-option question the 9th OF this
month. DR.. Carter, Methodist minister
from Bedford City. spoke at the court
aouse and at this place last week In favor
of the "drys."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
GRAIN AID COTTON HxcaANok

RicInmp. March ~ 1894
oyyrxmoa = wheat, t.343 bu.he1n cqn-
White. I26 bushehs Oses. 100 po nss'
ss.s%s.Whsss 1859 basAelas Corr hiss.
is0 SsshsiH Oats. $50 bsahslA hy~ y Dush'
QuorAroxa whsst Io1spcrZ y x j 81,
mixed: 5oe9Se .ss'" Or 10. A3s
90: No. : White. 43c. No = mixcs -
Oats. winter, for seed, 37a4O4; 70 i''As~
S0c.: No. . mixed, 35c kyes 3Sao1o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
JAMES CITY MARCH COURT.
Visited the Masonic Lodges--CelIcgs Msgs1
zine Editors Elected.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. March IL
Special --Hon. Sydney Smith opened ms
March term OF court to-day. Fitxhugh G.
Jones qualified 40 guardian of his son.
Aubrey st. Clair Jones. with his ware ~
surety. IN the sum OF 500.
Mr.. Parke Jones, master OF the Masonic
lodge here and district lecturer. rsturnea
last evening from an ofhciai visit ~ tue
lodges in bis district
me Phoenix and Philomashianl Literary
Societies have elected their representa-
tiyss TO conduct the College Magazine
Ser-ths ssiDaining half ssss'on - fosiows'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
CHICAGO PRODTTCE MARKET.

CHICAGO, March l2-The government
report of n 1ii00,Oo0 bushel reserve or
wheat in farmers hands proved to be a
powerful influence for i'll in the market
to-day, although II was not fully realized
until some time after the opening. Al
the start prices were vase. under Sat
urday's close, but to the surprise or
traders n sudden burst OF strength was
shown upon buying for the account OF
Armour. The reason for this buying was
inexplcable to operators. but IL served
10 cause uneaSiness among shorts, ana q
pronounced demand from them for wheat
To cover their contracts. Offerings were
quickly absorbed. and prices gained fully
1c before there was any cessation OF the
inquiry IL was then discovered by those
who had been so persistent in their buy
ing that offerings were gradually becom-
ing more free. and that the support which
had inaugurated the advance had been
withdrawn. Values quickly toppled over,
and the decline was marked by greater
celebrity than the advance. May wheat
opened at 80 to 59Ac.; advanced TO t0c..
declined TO 5S2sc.. and closed 1balhc.
lower than Saturday, at 5SIac.
Corn was steady: May ranged between
3sh and S7Ilc.. and closed Just a shade
lower than Saturday. at 37isf,37ssc.
Oats wayered In its allegiance to wheat,
finally following the action OF corn. The
market advanced isntsc., but later, on
selling of long stuff. declined, and closed
unchanged from Saturday
Provisions were practically unchanged
to-day May pork closed TIC. lower,
May lard, l5c. lower, and May ribs, l5c.
lower.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
Rrifish Marines Leave Mosquito.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March l2.-The
State Department has received a telegram
from Minister Baker conveying mes
sage from the Consul at Greytown 10 the
eject that the British marines have been
Withdrawn from the Mosquito territory,
and affairs are now quiet there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13

LYNCHBURG. VA. March R.-(Spe-
cial lin the Corporation Court to-day
the jury in the suit OF William Cashwell
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company brought In a verdict FOR the
plaintiff for 5000 damages. Cashweii IL
an Amherst county negro. and while driv'
ing his wagon across the tracks OF the
company In this city was run into ny Q
train, resulting In the loss OF three ringers
OF his right hand and bad injury 70 nus
scalp. i.g-a-s.t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
VIRGINIA SECURITIES.
COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OH THE nINKINl FUND,

RICHMOND, March -, 1904. J
A CITING UNDER AUTHORITY
IN CONFERRED upon them by law. the I'M
designed Commissioners OF the Sinking Fund
Of Virginia have appropriated out Of the sur.
plus OF the treasury, ONE HUNDRED THOU
SAND DOLLARS for the month OF March for
tho purchase Of The bonds OF the state OF Virginia.
issued under an act approved February 20, so2,
known as " Century Bonds" OF bonds issuet
under en- act approved February IA, 1889.
known rs "Riddleberger Bonds" with all in-
terest thereon from January l, 1894. and they
hereby advertise thai they Will receive ofiefS
for the sale OF such amount OF the said bonds as
the said sum OF one hundred thousand dollars
will enable them 70 purchase. All proposals. must
DO In tho hands Of the commissioners a. or before
3 O'Clock p. NJ. on the IDth day Of March, 1894.
All offers shall BE- made In writing. addressed 70
tho Com missioners OF thu SIM ling Fund OF Viz
ginia, shall be sealed. and shall be opened BY
the Commissioners. or majority OF them, on
tho goth March, at noon, 10 the presence OF tho
Governor OF the Common wealth. or, In tho event
Of his abssnce, In the presence OF the Secretary
Of the Commonwealth.
Tho bonds offered at the lowest prico shall be
purchased 10 the extent aoove mentioned pre-
y1dcd, however, that the said Commissioners
shah have aulh ority TO reject apy and all bids
made In pursuance OF this act, or 70 accept
party. JOSIAH kYLAND,yk,
A. w. HAKNAN, il,
MORTON MARYk
Commissioners Of tho Sinking Fund Of Viz
giniA mn 6-eodsnhl9