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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
RECORD BREAKING IMPOSSIBLE.
The Track at New Orleans Heavv-The
Attendance Improved.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. December H.
Fair weather improved the attendance at
the races to-day. and there was a crowd
OF 300 people present. The track was
heavy and precluded the possibility Of
any record-breaking. II a noticeable that
the track dries much quicker after a rain
this season that at the meeting last year.
-Four out OF five favorltes passed under
the wire first and landed the money safely
for their hackers. who placed their money
pretty thickly with the bookles. Starter
Pettingill did not experience any difficulty
with the boys to-day, they getting off In
good style.
Dearest. In the first race. acted very
poorly, the distance being too much for
her. and che quit like dog
The bookles were hit hard In the second
race on Tensprlng who opened at 2
to 1 and closed at to s. The boys
pumped their money in on this race, and
Marsh Redon was hit for over $500.
The third race proved a set-up for
young Arion. whb proved 4 winner in
everything she was entered for. She
OF ened at even money and closed at
3 TO s.
Renaud won the fourth by two lengths.
ara landed good 4aul for the talent,
wfo played him strongly at . 10 8.
gray gslding Galenbro. who. with SlauEh-
ter up. won the fifth race by two lengths.
First race-thlrteen-sixtee1t OF n mile
selllng-Miss Matte O02. j. Hin, 2lz to y
won. Guard second. Dearest third. Time,
1.s6h.
Second race-seven elgl4ths OF nile,
selling-Tenspring 005 McCur. 4 2" =
on. Adah L. second, Wedgefie!d third.
Time. 1881.
Third race--one milo. selling-Young
Arion di0. ]. McDoI aid. to 81 won,
Hero second, Mezsoetlnt third. Time,
1:46h.
Fourth race--one and Cnc-siXteenth
miles. handicap. for all ages-Renaud CSS.
Barrett. Q TO 81 won, Peytonia second
Melody third. Time. 1:54.
Fifth race--siX and a half furiongs, sell
ii F-Galenbro 90 Slaughter. TO l. won,
bob Holman second. Charlie d. third.
II me .95i6.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
HIS WILL.
REFRESHING RAINS IN GREENE.
Boring OF the oil Well Temporarily
Suspended.

STANARDSvILLE. December lZ'--tSpe-
cial This section has at last been VS.
tied by refreshing rains. The earth was
quite dry and hard, and most OF the
farmers were forced to stop their plows
The boring OF the oil-welh has been
suspended temporarily. The boss, Mr..
T.. A. Young, is on a visit to his family
in Pennsylvania. He is expected to return
in a few days and bring with him sucn
necessary tools as will facilitate the
work Those who are mostly interested
in this oil enterprise and ought TO know
from indications what IL ahead OF them
are quite sanguine. No visitors are al
lowed there now.
The young ladies and gentlemen of
Stanardsville and vicinity will give a
grand Christmas entertainment here on
the night OF the 9th, consisting OF re-
citations, drills. charades. and instru-
mental and vocal music. There will also
be an oyster-supper.
Mrs. r. f. Beadles Is absent from our
parsonage visiting her sister. Miss Lille
Collins, who Is sick at Gordonsville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
SIR JOHN THOMPSON DEAD.
The Canadian Premier Passes Away al
Windsor Castle, England.

LONDON, December 12-Sir John ID
Thompson, Premier OF the Dominion OF
Canada, died suddenly at Windsor. this
afternoon, shortly after adjournment Of
the council. which he went 10 Windsor
10 attend Sir John Thompson, together
with Lord Ripon and Messrs. Fowler
and Morley left Paddington Station FOR
Windsor by special train at noon.
IL is reported that his death occurred
in Windsor Castle.
After Sir John had been sworn in as
member of the Queens privy council, ne
sat at luncheon with the Marquis OF
Ripon and others. when he was suddenly
taken i'll. Doctor Ellison. surgeon In
ordinary to the household at WINDSOR,
was summoned. but Sir John was dead
before the doctor arrived. The Queen has
not vet been informed Of the death.
The body was removed TO the Clarence
Tower OF Windsor Castle. where II VIII
remain until the inquest is held.
Sir John had recently complained OF
ill-health After HIS conference with
Lord Ripon Yesterday he appointed
meeting with reporters for noon, De-
cembcr 18th. when he would grant them
an interview on the subject of copy
right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
DECEMBER BRIDES.
MARRIAGE or MISS VIRGINIA S. MOsBy
TO Mr.. w. e. COLEMAN.
Only the Friends OF the Family Present.
Other Couples Mndo Happy In NORFOLK
AIbemarie, and Elsewhere.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE. VA. De-
cember i2-tspecial)-Miss Virginia
Stuart Mosby. second daughter Of Colonel
John S. Mosby. the famous Confederate
officer. was quietly married here TINS
afternoon at o'clock at the residence
OF Mrs. Thomas X. Love to Watson
f. Coleman. ESQ. private secretary OF
Representative Lafe Pence. member OF
Congress from Colorado. No invitations
were issued. ane no one was present
except the immediate members OF the
brides family and the family Of Mrs.
Thomas II. Love.
The bride was gracefully attired In
travelling suit of dark green broadcloth,
match, and carried la France roses.
Father Tearney, OF Falls Church, OIL
ciated.
AN ACCOMPLISHED LADY.
As an authoress and newspaper cor
respondent Miss Mosby has become Ia
NOUS In rife and pistol shooting and
horseback riding she has few rivals. Her
fondness for outdoor sports is marked.
Mr. Coleman is a native of Ohio. He Is
a law graduate of the Columbia Univer-
sity OF Washington, ID. c., and has also
won considerable reputation as a writer.
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman left after the
ceremony for a tour. after which they
will make their home in Washington
city. where he will practice his profess
| sion and she will continue her work as
an authoress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
STEAMER SHENANDOAH SAILS.
A Large Cargo Of COtton-Contracts for
Dwellings on Warwick Avenue Let

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. December r.
Especial 1.-The Shenandoah, OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Line, sailed this eve
ming. She carries TO Liverpool a large
cargo. consisting OF cotton. wheat, flour.
lumber. ard 25i head of cattle. The
Shenandoah has also about 500 worth OF
oysters packed in patented crates.
The Akaba, a British tramp, arrived
here this morning for coal from New
Orleans. She is bound for Bremen. and
has a cargo of 1851 bales OF cotton. This
IS the largest cargo OF cotton taken by
any vessel leaving this port for twelve
months, its value being about 100000.
Messrs. c. b. helms & Brother have
Just let contracts for ten brick dwellings
TO be built on Warwick avenue, in this
city.
John f. Mayer. L. +. Sullivan, o.
d. James, and c. w. Cofu. all OF your
city. are here to-day.
The work on the Twenty-fourth street
extension Is progressing rapidly. and 1t Is
thought that the electricians will be run
ming to the Chesapeake and Ohio depot
by the first day In February.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
Was II nv Mistake?

NEW ORLEANS, December NV. f..
Cole, the book-keeper in the American
drugstore, at the corner of Canal and
Basin streets, died this afternoon, shortly
before 1 o'clock, in the boarding house at
No 1920 Baronne street. from the effects
OF dose of carbolic-acid.
Cole swallowed the drug this morning
in the place where he was employed. II
is said that he was suffering from
stomach troubles, and took the drug in
mistake for another. He was taken TO his
boarding house, where he died. as stated
above. He was 35 years of age, and a
WidoWer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
at,empt at Suicide Proves Successful.

NEW YORK, December 12.-Henry
Elias, the millionaire brewer, who at
tempted suicide Monday morning by cut
ting his throat, at his home, No. IA east
Thirty-seventh street, died there at
o'clock this morning. Except 10 the ply
slcian attending him his death was UNI
expected, as 1t was generally understood
he was out OF danger. His death resulted
principally from the shock attending the
desperate attempt made upon his life.
The wounds inflicted were by no means
fatal. but the heart was in such weak
condition that the doctors had fears for
his recovery on that score.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
re lWpORT.RkTE" CASE.
W Of Che Most Important Cases Growing
'ai o. Interstate Commerce Law.

w OF 'he Most Important Cases Growing
"i' o. Interstate Commerce Law.
.''a.EiT0N. ID. g, December IL
Court Of the United States
m.nts on one of the most
s.' cases that have grown out OF
"., ~ the interstate commerce
"fat is known as the import
which came up on appeal from
,-e Court Of Appeals Tor
'rDsit. affirming the decision
Wallace. under sections 10 and
t'.r tate commerce act. grant
rl.n 10 enforce an order
' Interstate Commerce Com
directing the Texas and Pacific
I'D. no '- 80 from carrying import
Sew Orleans upon through
:. ling issued in foreign ports 70
40 any lower or other
q. 1 Inland domestic traffic rates
60 'a'r.aF. o. other like kinds or
81. '-e clements Of bulk, weight.
, .N,nsc II carriage: In other
,... cease carrying freights origi-
y. .,' 81 over IT'S lines at less rates
'a,igcd for carrying freights
'f .1 the United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
NO SUCCESSOR TO Or. SHIELDS.
The Medical STAFF of the Hospital TO Re-
main as II Is-Fconomic Policy

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, December H.
(Specal.) THE Board of Directors for the
Eastern State Hospital met to-day in
the executive building TO decide upon
the advisabiity OF filing the vacancy on
the medical staff caused by the death OF
Or. William II. Shield. Nearly the entire
morning hour was devoted TO discussing
the matter behind closed doors, and
after remarks by nearly the entire board
on the subject, they decided not TO I'LL
the vacancy but TO let the staff or the
hospital remain as now constituted until
the general election In April. This is
Just as predicted, and 1t is the general
opinion that at the April election no
increase will be made In the number OF
physicians which are now at the insti-
tuition.
There are now 40 patients in this insti-
tuition, which Is within eight OF the
largest number ever accommodated. the
board, after transacting a large amount
of routine business. adjourned In time
TO return home on the evening trains.
1t Is understood, on very good authori-
", that the present board is in favor OF
an economical administration. and II 1t
is found that the institution, under its
present corps OF physicians. can be con-
Quoted without detriment to the interests
OF the State and welfare of the inmates.
10 change will be made in the number OF
physicians.
STILL LIVING.
The man mentioned in your thrilling
story" published in to-day's issue OF the
Dispatch and therein called "Winsy Pow
ers." IS WinsOr Powers, a former slave
of Mr.. John Coke. and one OF the actors
in the butchery of Mr.. Graves and others
at Jamestown. as detailed in your story.
He is still living in James City county.
about six miles from Williamsburg, and
is quite a famous leader OF the negroes.
DR.. T. p. Hope. of York county, one
of the candidates for the position OF assis-
tant physician at the Insane Asylum, was
here to-day.
Or. r. +. Young. a member OF the
Board of Directors for the Southwestern
Hospital, Mt Marion. was here to-day,
with his friend. DR.. Irving, OF Richmond.
who Is n director OF the Eastern Hospital
DR.. Young was shown through the insti.
tuition, and with Mr.. Il. ID. Peachy and
DR.. +. c. Booth, Of the Grove, dined with
the directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13

an EXTENDED tour North. Mrs. cIsxtonf
rec Miss Lizzie Porter. recently mernes
TO Professor r. r. CIaxton. OF Green's
bcro' normal school. and sister Of ~,
bride. was In attendance. Miss JuI@
Gatiin, daughter OF Captain T. n. 1as>
lin. one OF our most prominent mers
chants and influential citizens. was male
of honor. and Orren Williams Jr., best
man. job Cobb. George Hoiderness. Lee
station, and j. Il. jenkins, were ushsrA
Miss Lila Bell presided gracefully at the
organ. and rendered the wedding-marcs.
in beautiful and artistic manner.
simpson-AIisn.
WELDON. N. C.. December R.-fspe
ciaL)-Another golden link was formed
IN the tie that binds Virginia and NORTH
Carolina together In closer bonds Oh
union. to-day, the occasion being INC
marriage of Captain j. ID. Simpson. %
your city, TO Miss Kate. the beautifue
daughter of the late Mr.. Hamlin Aliens
The bride was attired in handsome
gown OF white SILK, and wore orangs
blossoms ard 4 veil. She carried In hes
hand an exquisite bouquet Of brides
roses. The ceremony was performed BY
Rev. q. W. Harnan. pastor OF the Baps
tst church. at the residence OF the bfidet
sister. Mrs. c. u. ROdwell. In the press
ence OF the Immediate friends and reiN
tives OF the families. The happy couple
left on an afternoon coast-Line train for
an extended tour TO Washington. New
York. and Niagara Falls. followed by tho
best wishes of host OF friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
To Institute a Lodge of Odd Fellows.

WOODSTOCK. VA. December i2.-(Spe-
cial Ut. N. Kendler, past grand master,
and G.. y. Jones. special deputy grand
master, of Richmond; j. V. Grinshead,
grand master. of Lexington; David
Bucher past grand. of Stanton; William
A. Slater. grand herald William Loeb.
past grand marshal; /. Hollander. noble
grand; l. n. Jones. vice-grand; w. II.
Bowman, warden. and w. II. Wenkley,
conductor, of Harrsonburg, and w. II.
Il. Marshall, past grand. of Bridgewater
arrived here this evening 10 institute a
lodge OF Independent order of Odd-Fel-
Ious
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
MALIGNANT DlPHTHERlA EPIDEMIC.
An Ohio City Panic-stricken-Many of Its
People Fleeing.

ASHTABULA. O., December 12.-Diph-
liberia in malignant form is epidemic
here. and numbers its victims in all sec
tions Of the city There are now nearly
100 cases reported. Since Saturday, ten
deaths have resulted from the disease
four Tuesday night. The Board OF Health
ordered the schools closed Monday and
has recommended that no meetings or
public gatherings be held at present.
How the disease became so simuta-
neously scattered Is a problem yet I'M
solved. a strange coincidence Is the fact
that a great majority Of the first VIC
tins were using milk furnished by
certain city milk-man. The Board Of
Health investigated the matter and pro-
nounced the milk free from disease germs.
The city Is panc-stricken, and many
families are leaving until the epidemic
is under control.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
DEATH Of Mr.. JOHN AMMEN.
An Octogenarian and Respected Citizen
Return of Mr.. SeIden Brooke.

ROANOKE, VA, December 12.-(Spe-
cial John Ammen, an aged and highly
respected citizen OF Botetourt county,
died this morning of paralysis, at his
home. near Brugh's Min. He was 50 years
old, and had resided in the county all OF
his life. holding number Of county
offices, among them that of Commissioner
Of Revenue, for many years.
Selden S. Brooke. son of Colonel 5. H.
Brooke Clerk of the Hastings Court or
this city. returned home this morning
from the United States of Colombia,
South America, where he has been en-
ployed with the Guarics Goid-Mtnins Com
pany, for more than a year. He was at
tackled by tropical-fever. Of which he was
cured by a sea-voyage.
Roanoke gentlemen are largely interest
ed in the Guarics mines, which are very
rich in gold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
Case Against Howgate.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December r.
The case of Captain Howgate, the ex-
United States Signal officer, has been
set for trial December 10th.
New indictments are expected to be
brought In by the grand jury at any time
against Howgate. as some of those now
In court are defective.
An effort TO appeal from Judge McCo-
mass decision on the demurrer TO the
indictments for embezzlement against
Howgate will probably be made to-mor-
row to the Court of Appeals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
Tho Too-Re.dy Revolver.

COLUMBIA, S. c., December R.-The
States Spartanburg tS. CO special says
that at o'clock this afternoon Johh
Kirby shot and instantly killed James
Hammell. In a store in that city. The
men had been friendly up to Few
minutes before the shooting. A quarrel
suddenly sprang up. Hammell struck
Kirby with a buggy-whip, when Kirby
drew a revolver and shot Hammeil
through the heart. Kirby is now. in jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
LONG TRIAL CONCLUDED.
Yates Pleaded Guilty, and Was Sentenced
to Two Years in the Psnitentiary.

WARSAW, VA, December I2.-(Spe-
clal. 1.-THE trial of Yates for the betrayal
OF Winnie Page, which was begun In our
County Court on the 81 instant. was con-
cluded to-day. The prisoner withdrew his
plea Of mot guilty." and pleaded guilty,
whereupon the case was submitted TO the
jury without argument. The latter rem
dered verdict of guilty. and ascertained
the punishment at two years in the pen
itentiary. Nothing being offered in de-
lay OF Judgment, the Court sentenced
the prisoner according to verdict. Great
interest was manifested In the case. The
prisoner was ably defended by Lloyd T
Smith, and Walker g. Walker assisted
the Commonwealth Attorney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
possible Italian Crisis.

ROME. December 12.-SigLor Biancheri'
president OF the Chamber OF Deputies mas
resigned. in consequence of the action OF
,be Chamber yesterday in appointing
commission to consider documents SUI w
mltted by Signor Giolith' IN spite oi h,s
's,'ssi 70 receive and read the same DO
nv, II Is reported that the com
,,ission has already unearthed the gravest
scandals. and that the investigation
So result In a ministerial crisis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
Civil-Seryice Reform.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December H.
The President this afternoon. after an
extended conference with Secretary Car
Isle and Internal Revenue Commissioner
Miller. issued an o-der putting store
keepers, gaugers. and clerks in offices OF
collectors OF internal revenue In the clas-
sified civil-service. This increases the list
OF persons who are thus protected by
the ciyil-service by cbout 1900
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
SENSATION IN GEORGIA.
Alleged Advice of Populists That Negroes
Burn Out democrats.

AUGUSTA, GA, December IA spe-
cial to the Chronicle from Millen, Ga,
says: A sensation was created in Sylvia
MIA, Screven county, to-day by the con-
fession Of seven negroes, charged with
incendiarism. They charge that f. NJ
Buford. the Populist candidate for Sheriff,
advised them to organize band of burn
ers and burn out all prominent Demo
Gratis. They were sentenced to thirty
years In the pententlary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
Never Lehman's Resignation.

NEW YORK. December l2.-It Is stated
ut the office OF Lehman Brothers that the
resignation of Mr. Meyer Lehman. as
director of the American Cotton OIL
Company, was purely for personal rea-
sons. There Is no truth In the report
that he Is to start an opposition COM
pany. His relations toward the company
and It's president. +. d. Adams. remain
friendly and pleasant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
Soma fe Order of BusIness.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December L.
The Democratic Steering Committee has
not met since the caucus Of last week, al
though the duty OF arranging the order
of precedence for proposed subjects OF
legislation was left for their decision.
Nevertheless, an order Of business has
been tacitly agreed 10. Mr.. Morgan has
made an arrangement satisfactory to MIR.
George. in charge OF the bankruptcy bill.
and the Nicaragua-canal bill, which Is
now unfinished business, Will remain so
until acted upon. Following this, the
bankruptcy bill will be taken up. and
then those bills admitting the Territories
of Arizona and New Mexico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
ASSESSOR OF REAL ESTATE.
ID. w. Marston Elected School Trustee
Memorable for Bruton Church.

Memorable for Bruton Church.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, December a.
(Special)-Ju Sydney Smith. at his
recent term, appointed William Lee. OF
James City county. Assessor of Real
Estate for the county, giving bond
Of 5000, with NJ. II. Harrell as security.
and Major John A. Henley Assessor for
Williamsburg, with Judge j. l.. Henley
and y. ID. Peachy as securities on a bond
Of 5000.
The School Electoral Board for James
City county met yesterday. and elected
u. w. Marston q member Of the county
Beard OF School Trustees vice DR.. George
Hankins. resigned to accept a position
at the College OF William and Mary.
Mr.. Marston IL one OF the representa-
tives on the County School Board from
the Stone Mouse Magisterial District.
Mrs.. Lyon q. Tyler. ~ . recent nset-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
President Burdeau No More.

PARIS. December I'm Auguste Bur
deau. president OF the Chamber OF De
puties. died at O'Clock this morning.
lie had been suffering from congestion OF
the lungs. but the immediate cause or MS
death was embolus.
NJ. Burdeau was 43 years OF age, ana
had held the office Of Minister OF FINANCE
IN the Cabinet Of NJ. Casimlr-Perler.
In consequence Of the death OF NJ: BUR
deau. the invitations TO all oiiiciai pan
quets have been cancelled. president oasi,
r,tr-perier and all the ministers and
fnre,en diplomats called at the Palais
nourhon and inscribed their name in the
visitors book, as mark OF respect 10
the memory OF NJ. Burdeau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
Railway Disaster In Georgia.

AUGUSTA. GA. December IA spe-
clal TO the Chronicle from Milledgeville.
Ca, says that as the train on the Mill
edgeville and Asylum road this morning
was crossing the trestle over Fishing
creek, near that city, the structure gave
way, precipitating the engine and coach
into the stream. forty feet below. Fireman
Ragsford has died from his injuries and
Engineer Dickens Is not expected to live.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
p.,,cs,v and opuIens Nuptials.

LONDON. December l2-The mail.as =,
- pr,nce Adolphus OF Teck. brother OF
N the Duchess Of York. to Lady Margaret Ma s..,
G e,e daughter OF the Duke Of west,
os,sr the richest Peer in the United
,i,n took place in the chapel at
r,a,on Hall, chester. one OF the seats OF
49, pnke of Westminster, at noon to-oa''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
v..,h.r.w~,xh,s to Fight.

CLEVELAND. o.. December iL ~
., us were signed here last night s lSl
= t f fight between george ana ana
dcns. the Eastern f.atnes.w ,ars.nr .rhs
contest viii come of before tns U,svsa "a.
Athletic Club on the nisna e "a
"a v,an - Tor . para - sss~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
Assfptment of "A Drug COMPANY.

PETERSBURG, VA, December r.
Special THE French Drug Company,
OF this city, made an assignment TO w.
Il. Mckinney. trustee. this afternoon.
Liabilities, 1920; estimated assets, $4,000.
The assets consist of the stock of goods
on hand and debts due the concern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-13
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION.
It's Next Meeting to BE Held In Atlanta
Next October.


ATLANTA. GA. December l2.-Captain
Robert J. Lowery, representative from
Georgia on the Executive Council of the
Bankers Association OF America, tele-
graphs that at meeting Of the council
to-day. in Chicago. 1t was unanimously
decided TO hold the next annual conVen-
ton of the association in Atlanta, com
mencing on the 18th of October next. and
continuing three days. The association
numbers $500 members. composed of the
most prominent businessmen and bankers
OF the country. and it is probable that
the meeting. which will take place during
the progress Of the Cotton States ana
International Exposition, will be the most
largely attended in the history of the or
ganization. The last meeting was held In
Baltimore in October. and was made
memorable by advocating the Baltimore
plan for Teadjustment of the currency.