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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04

COLORED GIRL WISHES SITUATION TO
" assist in housework, cooking and children;
wages $40 to SIS. Address E. B., box 81, Call
Office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
MALE HELP WANTED.

w ANTED - TAMALE-MAKER, $50 AND
w fouBd: short-order cook for country, $50 and
found; second cook, $45: waiter for private board
1ng-honse $25; restaurant waiter, $50; hotel
waiter, S2o and found. Apply to j. F. CROSETT
& CO., 62S Sacramento ST.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
SITUATIONS wANTED-Continued.

JITHEELwRIGHT AND ALLROUND WOOD
w worker, steady and reliable, wants situation;
CITY or country. Address H., box 46, Call Office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04

e. BRICKLAYE RS-THE REGULAR
GE~% meeting OF TIE Bricklayers' Association viii
be held al B'nai Birth Hall, l21 Eddy ST., THIS
"WEDNESDAY EVENING, September 4, at 8
o'clock. Business Of the greatest importance
JOHN CAMPBELL, President.
T. SMITH. Recording Secretary
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P. ]. MEEHAN. Sec.

* a. 0. II. DIVISION NO. OFeMN
~ the Board OF Erin will hold their N.NpI
regular monthly meeting THIS OWED lTNH
NESDA1) EVENING, September 4, inCcV&t
Irish American Hall, Howard ST., near s. VI
Fourth, at O'clock AL members are requested
10 attend. Candidates for admission please take
notice. THOS. LAGAN, President.
P MCHUGH Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11

The announcement Of the death of Rev.
Charles NJ. Shepperson, at Armstrong
Academy. Indian Territory, was received
with profound regret by a number OF
people in this city. to whom Mr.. Shep-
person was well known and universally
admired for his many sterling qua tiles
Mr.. Shepperson was a well-known Presby-
terrain minister and had charge OF three
churches in Virginia up TO three months
ago.
Deceased has two sons in this State-one
at Hampden-Sidney College and the otheG
at Farmvile-and several relatives In this
city. among them Mr.. George f. Bowden,
and Mrs ElizabetL b. Woody.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
THROUGH THE STATE
ANOTHER COLD WAVE sIhinE'
FREDERICKSBURG.
washington Hunters Trying Their
Iuck I'm stafford County-Re"i En-
.... p.,I-Elcction of OHiccrs-Per-
sonnI and General Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Deceh'oei
lo.-(special)- cold wave stu"
here az an early hour this morhlts'
,emperature has been falling all day anu
is now below the freezing point
Large quantities Of live turkeys nave
been coming in to-day for shipment 10
northern markets.
Misses Pickett. Marian, and Nellie
Walker of Whitewater. Stafford county
and their guest Miss Courtney Norton
Of Alexandria, returned home to-day
from a dfteen-days' visit to the Atlanta
Exposition.
washington hunters In large numbers
are irving their luck in Stafford county,
and four of them, who are the guests
of Mr. Albert Pyke, killed hIteeh raD-
bits in a two-hours' hunt yesterday.
Charles W. Burlington. Sergeant Oh
Fredericksburg, has been appointed os
Judge A. ". Wallace receiver OF the
business Of William Lange & Co, VIII
lam Livingston having gotten an inJunc-
lion prohibiting Lange from selling any
Of the stock or collecting moneys due the
concern.
REAL-ESTATE DEAL.
An iunortant real-estate deal was con-
summated here to-day by which Walter
q Stearns becomes sole owner OF the
virginia SILK C0mpany's plant. MI.
Stearns has been running the mlls lot
some time under a lease. He Is one OF
the largest six manufacturers In the
United States. having extensive establish
inents at several places, among them one
at Petersburg, Va.
The meat-h0use Of Mrs. Eunice Could
man was broken into last night, and her
winters supply Of pork, just Killed.
stolen.
The annual meeting Of the Rappahan-
mock Valley Agricultural and Mechanical
Association was held here to-day, more
than quorum Of shares being present
the meeting got down 10 business at once.
The reports Of President Eastburn and
Secretary Quinn were read and accepted
and the election OF officers was then held,
resulting In the choosing Of +. W. Smith
OF Spotsylvania county, as president, and
Captain Quinn as secretary and treasurer.
There were two or three changes in the
directory.
PERSONAL
Mrs James T. Woody has returned
home. after a pleasant visit to her daugh-
fers in Alexandria and Baltimore.
Mrs. Warren Patterson. who has been
on a protracted visit 10 her sister. Mrs.
\. W. Atwood Of Elmira, y. Y, returned
home Saturday.
Those Of our merchants who attended
Caroline court yesterday were surprised
10 note the absence Of Richmond travel
ling men. As a general thing they are
present at Bowling Green I'm fun force,
and the numerous inquiries made for
them attest how they were missed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
CITIES BY THE SEA.
News Gathered In Norfolk and
Porfsmouth-Accid 10 Lady.

NORFOLK. VA, December l0.-(Spe-
cial)-About o'clock this afternoon Mrs.
Frances Lehman was run over By
buggy at the corner Of Church and Cove
streets. and had her right ankle spraln-
cd. She was carried TO her home, No. %
Cove street, where a physician ATTENDED
her.
The severe weather of to-day has led
the Society for the Pr vention OF Cruelty
10 Animals to decide TO make test case
of the I'M treatment Of horses by exposure
10 the ather. The class OF ouences
sought 10 be reached in this way is where
horses are left standing out In tie Wea-
Their unblanketed, waiting FOR calls, such
as lhos attached 10 omnlbuses bag
gage-wa CONS, delivery wagons, TRUCKS
and hacks.
SUIT COMPROMISED.
The suit Of Mrs. Mary f. Parker against
tine city Of Norfolk has been compromised
at 800. the city agreeing 10 pay $40 ana
Mrs Mary A. eassidy agreeing 20 pay
500 Tn suit grew out Of an accident
10 Mrs Parker. owing 10 an obstruction ;
being left on Waverly street at night
and without a light, by workmen VINO
were raising o house for Mrs. Cassidy.
Mrs Parker sprained a limb in fan over
the obstruction, and received other IN
ilries. She sued for $500.
TOTED HIM IN.
This morning, shortly after o'clock
Police-Oficer Tatem. Of portsmouth,
found a marine lying In the mud OF
sewer trench on Third street near Lin-
coin. The man was unconscious and sun
from cold. At that early hour the officer
could not get assistance. so he mantuliy
raised the almost frozen marine 10 ms
shoulder and started for the staten
house, reaching II with his burden SIN
unconscious. Restoratiyes were applied
by Iieutenant only and the other ON
GERS. and the man was plac d on cot
close to the stove. where he presently
opened his eyes and gave his nam as
Charles Kenny. an inmate Of the Naval
Hospital Or Cleburne was notified ana
sent the ambulance after Kenny.
There was "A bloody row at the Norfoik
AID WeF ern depot this afternoon. be-
tween James Franks and Horace ZIP :.
both colored employees Of the road. Epes
was stabbed In the back during the en-
counter Both m n were arrested.
At meeting OF the Council to-nigh' u
was decided to number the houses OF the
city. the block" system 10 be used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
FLUNANNA.
Movement To Erect Confederate
Nonument-Regain His Health.

FORK UNION. December lO.-tSpe-
cial) are being made Tor
the entertainment at Palmyra on the
2Sd instant of all the old Confederate
soldiers Of the county. 1t being under
stood that the free lunch TO Which al
are invited TO contr butte. Is an initial
step toward Inaugural ing movement
for the erection Of a Confederate monu-
ment on the court house SQUARE.
The Rev. Andrew Broaddus. Jr whose
IN health for some years forced him "a
surrender his pastoral charges in Caro-
line. has been. since Tuesday on visit
TO old friends in this section. and on
Sunday and the day before. preached IN
the Baptist church here sermons OF sucf
freshness and power as 10 give an
earnest of his early resumption oil
pastoral work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11

PARKERSBURG, W. VA, December
lo-(speciaI.)-T Baptist church at Co
rlnth, Preston county. is advertised TO be
sold at the front door Of the courthouse
in that county, on Wednesday next, the
first day Of the Circuit Court. Inc cnurcn
was built on land belonging TO coal
company. and as the trustees failed to
secure a clear title to Il It has to go with
the property of the company to satisfy
their creditors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
BILLS INTRODUCED


The following bills were introduced
and referred TO the proper committees:
BY Mr.. Green: To allow II. II. Stokes.
late Treasurer of Bland county. further
time for collecting uncolected taxes In
Bland county.
BY Mr.. Lovenstein: For the relief Of
Charles Straus. trustee. under deed OF
trust from Levy & Davis.
BY Mr. Hale: To prevent the extermi-
nation Of cartridges and woodcock in
the county of Franklin.
BY Mr. Mason: Giving the defendant
in any case of misdemeanor the right to
waive trial by jury.
Rv same: To amend and re-enact
section 3705 Of the Code Of Virginia. in
regard TO entering dwelling-house. yes
sci. or car in the Nght. with intent to
commit murder. rape. or robbery" etc
nv same. To amend and re-enact
section 1853 Of the Code Of Virginia, re-
lating TO the formation Of special Juries
NV Mr.. Lovensten: To amend and re-
enact chapter q Of the Acts of the Elk
ira Session of the General Assembly Of
1851 approved March 90 1887, incorpo-
rating the Mercantile Club. and to change
the name to the jefferson Club.
nv Mr.. Hale: For the relief OF Ell
smith. a Confederate veteran. Of Floyd
county.
Bv Mr. williams: To repeal sections
GGG Of chapter 635 Of the acts of 1924
In relation to delinquent land purchased
In the name OF the Auditor
By Mr. Withers: To prescribe the mode
by which unpaid subscrp ions to the
stock Of chartered companies may be
recovered This bill provides that all
suits for he recovery OF unpaid sub
scriptions 10 the stock Of any joint stock
Iii -. n 10 -
of common law OF this Commonwealth.
and that IN such cases the defendants
shall be entitled TO a Jury where the
amount involved exceeds $50
BY Mr.. buchanan: To amend and re-
enact section CD OF the Code of Virginia
I'm reference to what property may be
distrained for taxes.
BY Mr.. Maynard TO extend the time
for commencing and completing he con
struc ion OF the railroad authorized under
the act OF the General Assent ly. APP
proved March 3. 1894 incorporating the
River Point Railroad Company
AZ about O'clock the body adjourned
until to-day at he usual hour
short Session of the House.
The session OF the House yesterday was
exceedingly short and, beyond the intro
ductlon OF q few bills and the suhmis-
sion OF a petition by Mr.. II. c. Hudson,
Of Halifax, contesting the seat OF Mr..
S. Il. Keesee, nothing was done.
Rev H. Nj. Hope. pastor of Clay Street
Methodist church. offered prayer. and
Immediately upon the conclusion thereof.
Mr.. Willard presented MIR Hudson 80
tit!on. The facts set forth in this petition
are as follows: At the election two
members OF the House OF Delegates. held
on November 9TH. the precinct OF News
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Chtncotengue sanctiHed band.

Some OF the sanctifed band of Chinco-
league Island. who were practically driven
away from the island by the courts and
took refuge in the neighborhood OF Eliza
beth City. n. c., have returned to their
old haunts. Few OF the band are natives
of the island. or OF Virginia. From all
accounts. those who went to North Caro-
lima have been giving trouble In that
State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Funeral of Judge John Gardner.

The funeral OF Judge John Gardner,
treasurer OF the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical College. took place from the
PRESBYTERIAN church at Christansburg
Monday. The resolutions OF respect TO his
memory passed by the faculty OF the
college were read at the funeral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
HANDKERCHIEF SELLING.
Look into the cause. Here are
several Of the hundr . surprises.

several VI tic llullui u oul f'i9~0'
257 dozen Colored- Bordered Handker-
$50 dozen ladies' Handkerchiefs. q
sorts. valued up ~ &c. each cAoice'
q various sorts Of Ladies' Handker-
chiefs marked Sc. each. ,,.,-,.
ig7 dozen Mems II lndkerchiefs. WHITE
and White with colored borders, for DC.
Mems Linen Handk rchiefs. worth up 70
Ole: choice Of any In the lot Y lie:
Ladies six Handkerchiefs, 'Scalloped
Embroidered for DC.
l5c. each, with hand made open-Work'
THESE %of'n are 5e one OF % oat Of fifty sorts.
The opening today Of several
hundred sets of Manicures, Comb
and Brush Sets, Cigar Keepers,
Necktie, Glove, and handkerchief
Boxes, Shaving Sets, Travelling
Companions, &C., in almost an
endless variety-2Ic. to $1,000
each.
Main aisle.
The animal tribe, Rooster, Dog,
Cat, Elephants, Brownie, and other
dolls, with directions how to put
together for 21ac. to Ioc. -ach. A
wreath of Christmas and New
Year Greeting if you like.
Man aisle. rear.
If the importers Of tn. e DRESS
GOODS were to see the price
tickets on them they would open
their eyes in Wonderment.
Two-Tone All-Wool serges, in fancy
weayes; All-Wool French N.'e.ty SUIT
ings. silk and WOOL Fancy Ntat Dr SIS
Fabrics. % 70 % inches wide, costing
- - 10 s. l-2c. wholesale; the lot Tor
81 1-2c yard.
Garments OF rare elegance at a
third nd halt under price. Furs,
We've s., Velour, AStraChan Cloths.
anu Pam Beaver. Iney had to
be sold at some Pric>, ana Cohen'S
offer was accepted. Here they
are
Ladies' Boucle-C'oth Jackets, box
front. ripple-blc.. velvet collar, large
buttons. $50 kind; $3.50 now.
Ladies FL slsh- kersey--Cloth JACK Is
b0x-frOnt Hanback,, Franklin collar
1915 grade, s. now.
Ladies' Curly Astrachan Jackets. box
front, ripple-back, stock collar, Sl2
kind, now 500 ,
Ladies' Plain-ClOth Engllsh heIsey
Coats. tallor-made, boXofronI. velvet
collar, SIS garments $40 now.
Ladies' Brown English Malking-Coats'
Y lvet piplngs, $3.50 kind, 81 now.
Ladies Englisn-Tweed Golf Capes, $50
kind. s now.
Ladies' Black Cloth Diagonal Capes,
1915, $3.50 kind
Ladies' English ~ rsey Capes, stitched
satin bands. 81 90. from $3.50.
Ladies' Eng ish \ elOur Capes braid ana
jet, with Thibet trimming, Slo"' Ao
Valu9.
Ladies' English Velour Capes, 81 kind
$3.50 now.
Misses Long Coats. English cheviot
check. with large sailor collar all ages,
NJ sses' Navy-Bue Wide-Wale Cloth
Goats. vita single Capes, $3.50 now,
to 10 years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
The New TeIephone system.

None OF the contracts for the con-
struction of the new telephone system 10
be pu. In here have been given as yet,
but Mr.. j. G. Robertson. president OF
the Standard. will go TO Washington to-
day TO look after some preliminary de-
tails
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Novelties.

Cut-Glass Atomizors.
- and $3.50
Celluloid Soap Boxes. With s.ae
name-plate,
Leather Collar and Cuff Boxes. Boz
variety Of styles.
Ladies' Shoppns-Bags. in all shapes
Pocket-Books and Purses,
25c. TO $500
Leather Card-Cases. with cars .a-
closed,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11

To drive a cough from the system use
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. 1t never fails.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11

An-i.inen Pretty Tray-Cloths White OF
White with colored hOrd rs, 30
should be the price; these at L l--c.
each ,,.,,.
Double Open-Work Hand Made White
Damask Tray-Covers, 69c. Nalue' Ior
3ec.
Bufet-Scarfs. 86-inch. Whne-D2mask.
an pur s-llnen. White. or White wiz
colored centres: our price today, lsc
each: the same. Ji-inc1, 5yc. ~.
26f dozen Damask Towels sizes -5Nio
inches White. or White with fancy
colored borders, double tied fringe for
lgc.
Beautiful Carving-Linens, hand-drawn'
oDen-wOrk $40 value, for t9c.
A great congregation of Table-Linens in
sets or broken lots. wf,h prices iully
80 per cent und usual prices
-. Nrretsrn%Inr-I GIL INC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Our ascent Table.

Silver Button-Hooks.
Silver Sugar Spoons.
Silver Butter-kniyes.
Silver Puff Boxes
Silver knife. Fork. and Spoon.
Silver Drinking Cups.
silver Salt and Pepper Boxes.
Silver Trays.
Silver Nut-Crackers
Silver Nut-Picks (set OF %.
Choice for -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Perfumes.

\ full lire of an the popular .r
IN the- best makes. specially l.l ..
for ths holiday trade.
one special - a lot OF De.etuaz .r-
ported Perfumes that always eI 3D..
80 and 75c. a bottle.
Holiday Price. 25c.
Colgate's Young Peoples le-lae.
four odors IN a box.
25c. Box
Chlldren's Boxes-smau cake Cash.
mere Bouquet Soap and ESQ nu.
Perfume
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11

foo busy in our bookstore 70
write prices, but its established
DO, ularity sustairs u, in thu belief
that we are the b ok people OF the
city. Prices at Cohen's way OF
price-making. Any book getable
got.
BRlC.A.BRAC LAMPS AND
HOLIDAY GOODS. Just what
you want at just the proper prices.
Our bric.a-brac is interesting to
look at.
3 Victoria Vases. csc.
$3.50 Vic Oria Vas are S.yo.
$3.50 Bonn Ice-Cream Sets are -
$3.50 Ice-Cream Sets are A.o''
81 80 Cracker-Jars are 9sc.
BISQUE ORNAMENTS, the newest
shapes and prettiest d signs OF 5nis
season elegantly decorated are -;
CRYSTAL FLOWER-TLB t ~ -, AXE
NEVER AMISs. WE'VE THE VA
RIETY AT THE PROPER PRICES.
These 100 STYLES With gold floral spray
s. "a large 'Flower-Vases. with paint d
flowers. heavy gold stippling, are S.ss.
A profuSe and varied assortment
of Dresden China Lamps at inter-
estinglY low prices.
81 Dainty Boudoir Dresden China
Lamps. with globes and Princess burn
OH d SNAIL DRESDEN ORNA-
AfENTS. WITH FORGET VI E,NQr
DECORATIONS. ARE RAPID SELL
ERs. THE PRICES ARE The
uicheRack Chairs. with figure, 6sc.
small Tables 4sc.
G[coops & (, gsures)' sls
s s5faoS " si''2 figures, CSC.
S IS of pieces, sofa, Table Chairs
Elegant Lamp Globes for all
those splendid Dresden China and
Onyx Banquet Lamps we are
selling.
Delft Decora tons. upward from N.sS.,
Dresden decorations. upward from SID.
$50 Globes, with elegant decorations
Csc.
SO Banquet Tables, best Mex
can onyx, Florentine border, all
g Id finish, s3.9S.
$50 Banquet-Lamps, .best Mexican
onyx column, graceful design, all
gold finished. 3.2A -
$40 CUPID LAMPS LACE TRIMMED,
SILK SHADES $lsS. 49,. ..,-,.
S797 onyx banqu t-Lamps, opeh-"oIh'
east head J.9s.
CUT-GLASS.
Cut-Glass Salts and Peppers. with sill
cHtlca e.s1 sy SgRp with slver-plat-
cd tons gS CENTS
open Salts in variety Of shapes ana
cuttings. - CENTS.
New cuttings i'm SDoon-Hoideis, az ooc.
oil or Ninegar-Cruets, deeply cut ~
CENTS
CHINA.
HAvILAND's GENUINE-CHINA DIN
NER-SE1S A HALF PRICE, richly
gild "a and decorated. ll3-Piece Dinner
Sets. full assor ment, worth Si5, FOR
s2l5o.
Special sale of Fancy JardiniereS.
Special purchase. all manufacturer had;
biggest bargain ever offered; various
sizes art colors, Royal-Blue, Nile
Gr SENTs 3 GG ENTgg r ali worth S double
and triple Displayed on separate
tables. take your pick.
! COBBLER-SEAT ROCKER, SOLID
Z OAK FRAME. AND PINCH SEAT.
SELLS SELLS FOR S. OUR PRICE. s2iS.
Grand exposition Toys, Dolls,
Games. Buy early. Avoid the
rush. Goods purchased now will
be stored free Of charge, and de-
livered any dly designated.
THE COHEN y.
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$50 to ~ Zach.

Solid. substantial Umbrellas FIJI.
men, silk. with the new handles.
$3.50 60 - Fo,t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Umbrellas.

A beautiful line o. Ladies Sis In.
brellas. with an the latest sty. han.
dies.
$3.50 60 ~ H..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Feather BOaS.

a new lot 20 on sale to-day rt.g
are the real Ostr.ch-1ne
made very full-just the ua. .r
Xmas present,
$3.50, SO. Si2. $40. ST.. and s.o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
LIN EMS.
Look over these

The prices seem mpos they are real as everything Inc
PEOPLES Store Offers New novel French and Scotch Linens
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Ladies' Kid Gloves.

We have made extra preparations
do the biggest Kid-Gioye business 'a.
holiday season we have ever acta al.
the new styles are now here ri DID,
every size and all OF them '.' hn.
quality that have won Us d reputation
for good gloves.
sI.25 Psir.
$50 Pair.
$500 Pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
Any size sse
Knives.

Pocket and PenknIyes Iad r
horn handles. TWO s0QI steel
25c. Zach
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CUT-GLASS.

Cut-Glass Salts and Peppers. with sill
ver-plaled tops. lie.
Cut-Glass Syrup-Jugs with silver-plat-
ed tops 9S CENTS.
open Salts In a variety Of Shapes ana
cuttings. - CENTS
New cuttings i'm Holders, AZ SSc
oil or Vinegar-Cruets, deeply cut AZ
CENTS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11

HAVILAND's GENUINE-CHINA DIN
NER-SE1S. Al HALF PRICE, richly
Gid q and decorated. ll3-Piece Dinner
Sets. full assor ment, worth $40. Tor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-06
CHINESE FIGHTING HARD.
The Forts at Liu-Nung-TaO Stub
bOrnly Defended.

London. Feb. 5-A dispatch to the Pail
Mall Gazette from Hiroshima says the
japanese attack upon the forts at Llu-
Kung-Tao was resumed on Saturday
and continued until noon on Monday.
The Chinese defended the forts stubborn
ly, and stin hold out
The Times publishes a dispatch from
Yokohama. which gives the text OF the
credentials OF the Chinese peace envoys as
follows: I'VE have appointed v0u plen.
ipotentiares to negotiate with Japan. You
are required. however. to communicate
with the Tung III Yamen for the purpose OF
obtainingv commands by which you are
to abide I'm the conduct OF your mission
and faithful manner OF fulfilling the trust
reposed In you
A dispatch from Tien Tsin to the Cen-
tral News says an imperial eGict has been
issued degrading Coils. Han. Tai and Shao,
and Capts. Yeo and Wen for their action
In retreatng from Yung Cheng. They are
not dismissed from the army, however,
but will remain In the service in subor-
dinate capacities and endeavor to regain
their lost rank