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BAY DISTRICT RACES.
Whitestone Wins the Match RaC
With Pescador.

Whitestone Wins the Match Race
With Pescador.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %. - Jockey
''Soup" Perkins arrived yesterday and
to-day RODE three winning mounts.
The interest in the match race between
Whitestone and Pescador, for g, 800 a
side, was intense. Whitestone was the
favorite at one TO two. with Pescador at
eight to five. The pair raced together to
the three-quarter pole, when Pescador.
ridden by Chorn, fell and Whitestone
won. Circe and Dick Behan were the
other favorites winning.
Five and half furlongs, Johnny Payne
won, Primanda second, Queen Bee third.
Time-l:l7.
Five furlongs, two-year- olds, Circe
won, imp. Nigor second, Hanford third.
Time-l:063.
About six furlongs, Braw Scott won,
Red Glen second, San Luis Ray third.
Time-I:22!.
One mile, match race, s., 500 a side,
Whitestone won. Time-I:594.
Six furlongs, selling, Dick Behan won,
Qulrt second, San Lucas third. Time
1:244.
THE SPRECKELS HANDICAP.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-The Spreckels
handicap, the biggest race of the year on
biIS i dClhC SOdSI, VIII De run tomorrow,
and a big crowd VIII probably see the
crack horses struggle for the $4,000 prize.
The kentucky stable will make strong
bid for it with Lissak, Jim Flood and
Major Mclaughlin, all three Of which
will start.
The track is in very bad condition, and
with the light weights carried by the two
year-olds, it is considered "A sure thing for
one of Chinn's youngsters.
The probable starters viii be as follows:
Vassal Q23), Cadmus (l23), Hawthorne
Q1S), Gilead Ql7. Loydal Ql6), Lissak
Q06), Jim Flood t92), Major Mclaughlin
tS9), Charmion Ql0), Grandee (95), Del
Norte (S5), Creighton q02). Articus dos.
CoRRIGAN WILL STAY.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-The dispatch
from Louisville which stated that ed
Corrgan had engaged twenty-four stalls
at Churchill Downs for his string of
racers created considerable interest among
horse men here, as ii was feared Corrigan
was about To desert San Francisco. Mr.
Corrigan, however. stated that he had no
intention of leaving San Francisco, as he
considered it good place to winter. He
Will keep his horses here until March.
when they will be sent TO Memphis for
the spring campaign. He had engaged
the stalls at Churchill Downs for some
horses at present at Hawthorne and for
some yeariings at his farm at Midway,
Ky.
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YOLO TRAIN WRECK.
Testimony at the Appieman Trial at
Woodland.

Testimony at the Appieman Trial at
Woodland,
WOODLAND, Dec. 2S.-At the afternoon
session of the Appleman trial Mrs.
Matheny testified that after Appleman's
white hat was in her wardrobe on the
llth of July. Mrs. Agnes Fisk saw the
three-seated rig on the 18th of july.
There were only three men in it. She did
not recognize Appleman as one of them.
The next witness, J. G. Churchill, fur
nished the only sensation of the day, He
is dancing-school teacher but was for
merly employed by the railroad company,
ana went out with the strikers. He saw
the train go out, and fifteen minutes later
saw Appleman in front of the fremont
House in Sacramento.
On crOSs-eXamination witness was
asked II he saw other men he recognized
at the time he saw Appleman. He re-
Piled: "1 es, saw lot of people there,
but l won't tell you who they were. By
getting into this L lost the last ghost of a
chance had of getting back to work for
the railroad company, and am not going
to tell on them, because they have tami-
lies and would lose their jobs. l would
be hanged before | would tell on them.
know ten or fifteen, but you are not 60
ing TO get it out of me-"
Mr.. Cook moved to strike ont the
speech OF witness, because it was not re-
sponsive. The court granted the motion,
and the defense excepted.
General Hart asked if he would give
him the names, and after some besi-
tation the witness replied NO" The
court refused TO allow the witness to say
why he declined to give the names.
L. l.. Cripp was Withdrawn because the
court refused to allow him to testify to
occurrences on the track the day preyi-
Gus to the wreck. The evidence of w. J.
Thompson, the last witness OF the day.
was unlmpOrtant.
Ten days more will be required by the
defense.
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BIG FIRE AT LOUISVILLE.
Flames Spread Rapidly in the Busine.
Portion of the Ciuy.

L laLueS SprSaO Iapluly IN the Business
Portion of the City.
LOUISVILLE (Ky.), Dec. 29.-Fire broke @
out between II and o'clock this (Satur-
day. morning, in the five-story building
OF Stuckey, Brent IL Co., in the business
part of the city. The entire fire DEPART
ment responded, but the fire spread rap
idly, and communicated to the rear of
the five-story building occupied by j. H.
Quasi & Co.. burned it's way through to
Main street. In short time this build
ing was also completely gutted
The large six-story wholesale dry goods
house of Robinson, North Il Co., adioin-
ing the Quasi building, is now on fire.
The losses so far are: Stuckey, Brent
q Co., So. 200. fully insured; j. ii. Quasi
& Co., 100000. covered by Insurance.:
Bradford, Lawson d Co., $40, 900, insured.
The weather is bitter cold, and the fire
men are suffering considerably.
At this hour q A. NJ the fire is burning
iercely.
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a SAVINGS Bank Fails

SPOKANE, Dec. 2S.-The Commercial
Savings Bank, small concern, closed it's
doors to-day. John Wickham of Rear
don is President and d. X. Mcdonald
Cashier These two. with J. c. Keeler of
Almira. Charles V. Wadham of Spokane
and George u. Edmiston. are directors.
The capital stock is $4,000. The last
official statement. issued October I'd, was
as follows: Capital stock, S5O, 900; loans.
S49, l45; cash and exchange, So, ,464; profits.
50, 9l5; deposits, S33 962 .
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General Booth at Portland.

PORTLAND, Dec. 2S.-General William
Booth, of the Salvation Army, arrived
to-day over the Southern Pacific. He
was driven to the residence of ex-United
States Attorney General Williams, whose
guest he viii be during his stay here.
At ii o'clock the pastors OF the various
churches met General Booth at the
Taylor-street Methodist Church, where
he addressed a large assem- blage. This
evening, at the Exposition, Mayor Frank
welcomed the General to the city, after
which he addressed the large audience
assembled.
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Nipped in the Bud.

Los ANGELES, Dec. 2S.-When the
chain-gang came in from it's work this
afternoon every member of it was thor
oughly searched to see what was picked
up during the day. Another reason for
the search was the rumor Tia at there was
going to be a concerted attempt on
the part of the prisoners To escape.
On one was found very keen razor.
on another piece of steel fashioned into
saw, and on the third key that would
unlock the shackleS
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THE GAY DRUMMER,
Alexander Docter Held to Answer for
EmbeZzlement.

Alexander Docter Held to Answer for
EmbeZzlement.
Los ANGELES, Dec. 2S.-Alexander
Docter, the defaulting commercial tray
eler, who it is alleged defrauded Nose
Gunst out Of $500. was given his pre-
liminary examination to-day, and was
held to answer before the Superior Court
with bonds fixed in the sum of S., 900.
There were two startling features in
connection with the proceedings, the ab-
sence Of NJ. Polaski, the most important
witness in the case, and the announce
ment that the prosecutor had been paid
his loss IN full and was desirous of dis
missing the action.
The District Attorney claims that he
Will go ahead with the case, and that he
has sufficient testimony to convict Doc
ter even if Polaski fails to put in an an
pearanCe.
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Central Pacific AtYsirs

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ga special
meeting of the Directors of the Central
Pacific Railroad Company was held here
this afternoon. The principal object of
the meeting was to give Sir Charles
rivers Wilson, who Is here as a repre-
sentative OF the English shareholders. an
opportunity OF meeting the direc5ors as a
body. The meeting was very informal.
ana 1t is stated that no business OF par
ticular importance was transacted.
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FEDERAL PRISONERS.
Judge Ross After the Officers Who
Allowed Them TO Escane

ou"Eo i.ooS AItef the OfncerS Who
Allowed Them to Escape.
Los ANGELES, Dec. 2S.-Judge e. NJ.
Ross to-day addressed the Grand jury
stating that information had reached him
that in several of the counties within this
judicial district persons in charge of
United States prisoners have voluntarily
permitted them to go at large, and not
only SO, but have falsely and fraudulentlv v
presented claims against the Government
FOR the keeping of such prisoners during
the time that they have SO suffered them
TO escape.
After explaining to the jury that the
penalty for such an offense was a fine of
not more than 1000, or imprisonment for
not more than two years, OF both, he
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Who Owned the skune

SANTA Rosa, Dec. 28.-Deputy Sheriff
Dougherty has in his possession human
skull found in the bed of Santa Rosa
Creek here, about which there is much
speculation. The skull has been exam
ined By a number of physicians, VINO
give il as their opinion the person to
whom it belonged has not been dead
much over year.
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Talk of a Printing-House Combine

AKRON (O.), Dec. 2S.-It is stated here
that there is project on foot to combine
all OF the larger printing houses of the
country. If the deal is coEsummated
many millions of dollars will be involved.
the money coming not only from this
country, but from Europe. The inform
alton comes from one OF the directors of
one OF the mammoth WERNER printing
concerns OF this city. He stated that the
matter would be fully discussed at the
annual meeting of the WERNER Company
to be held at Chicago during the early
part of January.
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burglary at Anaheirn.

SANTA ANA, Dec. 2S.-Ferdinand
Blacks furniture store at Anaheim was
entered by burglars last night and the
sale relieved OF auout 500.
The robbery is supposed to have been
perpetrated by tramps who effected an
entrance 10 the store through rear WIN
COW. No arrests have yet been made.
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"Particuiarly Dead,

PHOENIX (Ariz.), Dee. 2S.-Price, the
murderer, and Jim Young, the counter
teiter, who escaped from jail on Christ
man evening, were seen passing Sentinel,
heading tor Mexico. Their trail is COW
cred and the chances Tor their capture,
dead or alive, is particularly dead
as both are heavily armed. Sheriff Muir
ply has offered a reward Of 500 Tor their
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The Princes Mail Attacked.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The Dotty Nee0s says
that on Christmas evening two men tried
to lasso the driver of the mail cart con-
veying the Prince of Wales correspond
ence from the Kings Inn railway ter
minal to Sandringham House, the resi-
dence OF the Prince. The lasso grazed
the driver, who beat his attackers off with
his whip and reached Sandringham
House safely with the mail. The police
are inquiring into the matter.
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California Science AssooIation.

SANTA CRUZ, Dec. 2S.-The California
Science Association met in annual session
to-day. A number OF papers were read
ana the following officers elected: Presi-
dent, David Starr Jordan, Stanford Uni
Terslty; Vlce-Presidents, G. II. Keyes,
PASADENA; Irving Stringham, Berkeley;
Secretary. NJ. w. Haskell, Berkeley;
treasurer, l.. Green, Stanford; Custo-
dian, Rev. John d. Parker, San Diego.
The session will be continued tomorrow,
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ELECTION Contest

SAN Francisco, Dec. 23.-Joseph
Sheerer (Rep.) began an action in the Su-
perior Court to-day to contest the election
OF John Mccarthy Dem.). in the Thirty
sixth Assembly District. Sheerer claims
10 nave been counted out. The accredited
returns give Mccarthy 25S plurality.
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THE ORIENTAL WAR.
China Preparing to Sue for Peace-No
Alliance With Japan.

CHINA Preparing to Sue for Peace-No
Alliance With Japan.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 28.-Peace Commits
siOner Chang Ying Yuen has left Tien-
Tsin for Chefao and is expected here
January 9th, when he will join Peace
Commissioner Thao Yoo Tien and 90 to
Toxic. Thao Yoo Tien was formerly
Governor of Formosa and offered a re-
ward of $4,000 for the destruction of big
japanese warships, and for the capture
or destruction of smaller Japanese war
ships $4,000. he offered schedule rewards
to be paid to Chinese who took Japanese
soldiers or sailors, dead or alive. For
the head OF Japanese officer, 200 taels
were offered, and for the head of Japa-
ese private 100 taels. On this ground it
has been asserted that the Japanese would
refuse to receive him as Peace Commis-
Sioner.
THE ALLIANCE STORY DENIED.
PARIS, Dec. 28.-The Secretary of the
Japanese Legation here, II. Kato Tsune-
tada, says there is no truth in the an
nouncement credited to the Shanghai
Mercury of December 9th, that the chief
conditions OF peace upon which Japan in
sistS are a close Chinese-Japanese alIi-
ance against European influence. tie
development of Chinese trade and COM
merce by Japan, and Japan to undertake
an effective reorganization of the Chinese
army and navy.
a ToNGHAK REBELLION SQUELCHED.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 2S.-The Japanese.
after four hours fighting on Decem Der
I'D with force of 5000 Tonghaks, sup
pressed the rebellion at La Jun, in the
province OF Haido, where the rebels had
deposed the Governor and installed one
of their number in his place. The Jap
anese have also dispersed the Tonghaks
who defeated the Corean garrison at
Chuliado.
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Charged With Forcerx

Los ANGELES, Dec. 2S.-A. H. Switzer
was arrested to-day charged with having
forged the name of Pete Lohman, the ex-
ball player, 10 a $50 check, upon which he
obtained the money. SWltZer became
very indignant when placed under arrest.
ana said that his arrest was an insult: that
he was in the grocery busines in San
Francisco, and could give ali explanation
and reference desired.
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charged them TO investigate the matter,
and promptly indict the offenders if the
information proved correct.
Judge Ross dia not specify in open
court whom they were TO investigate, but
it is generally understood that he referred
to the Sheriffs OF Santa Barbara and San
Bernardino and Fresno Counties.
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TIE TEACHERS.

What the State Association Did at
Yesterdays session.
SANTA CRUZ, Dec. 2s.-Atthe session of
the California State Teachers Associa-
ton this morning II. I. Ardley read
paper on manual training.
katherine NJ. BalPs paper was on man
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a Dlsabled steamer

GLASGOW, Dec. 2S.-The Anchor Line
steamer Anchoria, Captain Campbell.
from New York, arrived here to-day and
reported that in latitude $50 north, lonri-
tude 12o west, she sighted the British
steamer Sarnia. Captain Couch, bound
from Portland, Maine, via Halifax. TO
Liverpool. The Sarnia had lost her rnd-
1ar
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RETURNING CHINESE.
Regulations for Carrying 0ut the
New Treaty Conditions.
MUST RETURN WITHIN
A YEAR OF DEPARTURE.

Ex-Secretary of State John w. Foster
Requested by the Chinese Govern
mont TO Go to Japan to Meet PIeni-
potentiaries of tho Former Country
and Aid Them in Their Negotia-
tions for Peace.
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Death of Phallas.

RACINE (Wis.), Dec. 2S.-PhaIIas. The
celebrated stallion owned by j. /. Case,
died last night Phallas had record of
2;132.
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GAME OF FOOTBALL.
Great Interest Conferred in the Chi
cago-Palo Alto Contest.

! Great Interest Centered in the Chi
cago-Palo Alto Contest.
! Los ANGELES, Dec. 2S.-Great interest
| is centered in to-morrow's football game
| between Palo Alto and the Chicago boys,
and, if the weather permits, it is likely
that large portion of Los Angeles pop
ulation will spend the afternoon at Ath-
letic Park. No hard work was done to-
day, both teams putting in their time at
sign" practice.
The Chicago boys are, of course, conf
dent Of victory, but speak in the highest
terms OF the ability OF their opponents
Captain Alien said he considered tile
Stanford men even superior to his own
men, but the Chicagos were all 'veter-
ans" at the game, and there were few
tricks Of the game with which they
were not familiar.
captain Downing of the Palo Alto
team IS very quiet as to what he will do
with his opponents, but he is determined
TO make a closer game than was PLAYED
on Christmas in san Francisco.
y steady rain has been falling since
O'Clock. which, ii continued, will put the
| grounds in an unsatisfactory condition.
but the game will go on just the same,
Serious Indian Troubles Expected.
TUCSON (AriZ.), Dec. 2S.-A Mexican
sheepherder was brought into Bisbee to-
day suffering from gunshot wound
through the thigh. He says he was at
tackled by five mounted Indians while
alone looking after his sheep, and when
he took to his heels the redskins opened
fire on him, only one of the shots taking
effect. 1t is the opinion of old-timerS
that this bold attempt at murder is but
starter tor serious Indian troubles Part
of Geronimo'S band of Apaches has been
returned to the San Carlos Reservation,
their old stamping grounds, and while
they have been there only short time
they are beginning 10 act in a way that is
causing settlers considerable alarm.
The Youths Killed Near EImira.
VALLEJO, Dec 2S.-James Fell of Vir-
ginia City. New, IS here to trv to
identify three young tramps who were
killed by train near Elmira some
time ago. He fears his son George
Edwin Fell and two playmates
named Thomas Gavigan and Thomas
Whalen. who ran away from home in
Virginia City, were the boys killed.
From the. description given of the dead
boys, MIR. Fell thinks they were the rum
aways, and the bodies will be exhumed
Tor further identification. 1t Is thought
the boys were riding on a brake beam
and were thrown OH under the wheels.
Cut Her Throat With a Razor.
BAKERSFIELD. Dec. 2S.-A girl about
10 year of age, named Hattie May Win
ters, committed suicide to-day at her
home. about six miles west of Bak-
ersheld, by cutting her throat with
razor. This is the girl that accused
man named Binsmore of criminal
assault about two years ago. The ac-
cused was tried and found guilty, but a
new trial was granted him, and the trial
was set again Tor the 18th ult She was
simple, weak minded girl
Fire at Woodland
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Suicide in NIendocino Couutv

CLovERDALE, Dec. 2S.-Sherman FL
well. a young man employed as cook on
a ranch near Yorkvllle, blew the top of
his head OF with shotgun last night.
No cause is known for the suicide.
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cut Her Throat With n Eozor
Fire at Woodlnnd.

WOODLAND, Dec. 2S.-The residence of
Mrs. Mary Ward was totally destroyed
by fire early this morning. Mrs. Ward
and her granddaughter escaped from the
house with only their night-clothes on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-01
THE JOBelNc TRADE.
The Sales Very Good for Year of General
Depression.


Tho year 1893 started in with bright
prospects. During the first four months
many iobbols increased tneir sales mate
rally over the same period OF 1872. but
from the time the general depression in
the business world began 10 he felt mere
sales decreased until the casting up of
accounts will STOW general decrease III
the volume of business, amounting TO
about per cent.
The percentage, Of course, is greater in
some lines than Others.
Richmond merchants have each year ex-
tended the territory IN which they nave
been endeayoring TO sell their goods. but
this wear little was done III this respect,
and we conquered very little new territory,
showing conservatism on the part of our
merchants. While there will be more car
ried over in accounts and bills receivable
than last wear, vet the increase IL not what
many expected nor an item too large tor
healthy business.
Mention Is made OF the fact that orders
have been more frequent and for smaller
amounts. showing a disposition on the
part of the trade buying IN this market 10
90 no farther than business required. TX
IRENE economy and careful scrutinizing
of credits has marked the whole year ;
transactions. and proved the boon that
will give profits what chance they have, as
compared with the previous years busl-
ness
sales for 1873. a. shown by the following
table. are. $50, 72j. $50, compared with
SS6. 25O. $50 during 1892 and $50 $50 du-
ring 1891. and capital S8,047 800. as COM
pared with IS, 100, 100 in 1892 and So,O3j, 500
for 1891:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-01
RICHMOND POLICE FORCE.
No Changes Made During the Ncar-Num-
her of Arrc.t. Mahr.


The police force is appointed 10y and
under the control OF the Board OF Police
Commissioners. consisting of Hon. o.,
Taylor Ellvson MAYOR nnd President ex-
oficio), Charles Il. B0shcr, J.. G. flgg,
John f. Jacobs. Joseph W. Laube. Charles
II Philips. and Joseph u. Welsh. Dir
Edgar b. White Is Clerk 10 the Board.
The police force consists OF one hundred
officers aud men. distributed A fo.loN,.
PoLlcE HEADoUARrEEs-Mal and lentn
streets Major John Poe, Jr, Chlrf-oi-
Police; Wallace Washington. Clerk SER
geants 4. ~ Iomlinson. John 1. Han, snd
l.. :. Robins. special duty.
FfRsr PoIIcF- Station -tOld Market
James B. Peasants. Captain. Sergeant,
h. +. Howard. ". Is. Wmtlock. james T.
deter. George II. Matthews, and twenty
SIX patr1meu.
SECOND PoLICE STATION New Market. -
James h. Angle, Captain: Sergeanis, Rou~
ben T. Seal, Junius a. Cosby. Robert ).
Brooks. and twenty-five patrolmen.
and Marshall streetl-E. 2. Hulce Cap
tain: Serceanis. 4. K. Cousins. George ".
Epps. ". l.. Thomas. ". !. Orange, and
twenty-siX Patrolnen.
OAicer NJ Police Court Sergeant Rob
EFT y. Thomas.
-Four a. men are detailed for sanitary
duty. and are under the control of the
Board OF Health.
There was no change mai IN the force
during the year.
1888; misdemoan)rs, $3.50; felony. ,oa.
Total 604g.
Number Of ordnance violations 70
ported. $40; number of alarms OF fire,
(see fire alarm report. lC7: number Of
dodgers, 800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-01
GRAIN. COTTON, AND PRODUCE.
Figures Showing the Operations of the
Two Exchanges.

The Richmond Grain and Cotton F.,
change, which has its rooms in the Cc,am-
bian building, 18th and Cary stree IS, was
incorporated June IA, 1867. Sails every
day from II A. NJ. to 1890 p. M. Number
of members. 70. The officers for he year
ending June so. 1894, are PresideI I, +. III,
Deane: First Vice-PTesident, L. J Todd !;
Second Vice-President. Cyrus b ,ssleux
Secretary and Treasurer, h. A. Jacob
Grain Inspector, X. King; Hay In pector,
j. ii. Schooler. Board of Directors John
Addison, r. 7. Briggs, T. II. Elicit. ieorge
A. HAYNES. Warner Moore, NJ. j. s.ussel
Savage. G. L. Todd, u. W. Wot ! ) 4.
Wallerstein, ard II. s. Watkins.
Receipts for the year ended December
81, 1893, were: Wheat. 1.0l3,922 bushes,
Corn, SIS, l76 bushels. Oats. 5gl,l72 bush.
els. Rye, 1856 bushels. Meal, 4,124 BUSH
els. Peas, 1924 bushels. Total, 2.454, asa
bushels, decrease OF 6i7. 1856 bushels from
the year ended December 3lst, 1892. Flour,
253, 437 barrels, q decrease of 1881 barrels.
Mlll-ofal. 395 tons
RICHMOND PRODUCE KxcHASGY.
The Richmond Produce Exchange, char
tered June ~, l8g2. meets the first and
third Tuesday afternoons in each month
IN the rooms Of the Grain and Cotton Ex-
change. Number OF members, IS. Oficers
for tho year ending April 80. 1884, are
President, X. T. Briggs; First Vice Presi
dent. g. e. Richards; Second Vice Pres-
dent. William Sprstley; Secretary and
Treasurer, b. A. Jacob. Directors, joseph
Wsllerstein, George n. McMinu. W.F.
Hudson. w. w. spratasy, and O. d. How
ard.