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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
AsmEvILLE's NEW CHARTER.
Bonds Destroyed aud New Ordi-
nnucpS pnsscd I'm ConfOrmity.

ASHEVlLLE, y. c., March l.-(Spe-
c'al)-1n accordance win the provisions
Of section Of the new act To change
the city's charter. the Finance Committee
ana Treasurer Rankin were directed TO
destroy what bonds remained Of the
strcet-improvoment bonds voted upon
some two years ago. The bonds destroyed
were numbered from i0l to 800, inclusive.
and Of the denomination of $500 each, and
amounted 10 nearly three hundred thou
sand dollars. This was done at a meet
ing of the Board Of Aldermen, held Satur-
day night
by the new act the time for payment
of the assessments for street improve
ments has been changed from six 10
twenty years. and the 'TaX Collector was
instructed To collect only one TWEEN
tieth instead Of one sixth Of this
tax. An ordinance concerning the posting
Of obscene show-bills and a fine Of $50
for posting the same was also passed The
duty Of the management Of the public
schools Is also imposed on the aldermen
ulder the provisions Of the new act
The present members Of the school COM
mittce were continued 10 lst Of June. The
School Committee has heretofore been a
law unto itself, and the aldermen han no
part in its deliberations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
FIVE DEACONs ORDAINED.
DIR. Shipmnn's sermons Result I'm
Religious sOIemnity.

WILSON, y. C.. March 1l.--(Special)-
Five dcacons were ordained in the new
Baptist church yesterday morning. They
are Messrs. L. Moyc. g. Culpepper, D.
$. Boyk!n. Charles Blount. ana W. G.
Allen.
Rev. J. T. Shpman, formerly Of Viz
Ciria but now Of Savannah. Ca. preached
uIon the subject OF Heaven yesterday
morning. ana upon the subject u Hell
las. night The church could not hold the
people who went. and many could not
find room. Some conversions have been
made. and the deepest religious solemnity
pcrvades the community. Mr.. Shpman
IL preacher Of great power.
Roads are very bad in this county.
Logmen say that II is almost impossible
To carry more than half an ordinary
load over them.
The people IN the vicinity Of Connors end
Bafnes's store this county. are making
an effort 10 have the mail route 10 that
section Of the county changed. by some
strange exercise Of judgment their mail
has come 10 them after making a cir
cuitous route by GOlsbOrO and Clayton;
ana. too. when they are within ten miles
Of Wilson. and a line runs from here
10 Talbot. within three miles of Con-
noIs. As a consequence Of his ar
rangemont mail from this place to that
part Of the county occupies three days.
and sometimes four in transit. If the line
70 Talbot was extended just a little the
people would get mail each day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
rnn roMrnr,L sEnMox,.
Rev. >. G. kiiEo PrencIcs -
aou and Makes an impresstOn'

WELDON, n. C.. March 1i--(SpeciaL)-
Rev. J. c. Kngo president Of Trinity Col
lego. Durham. y. c.. preached Two power
ful sermons here yesterday. Mr.. hilgo'
who says he is not q -. D., sustained
the great reputation he has gained
as a powerful pulpit orator. Ilis morning
sermon ON the "Resurrcction' was con-
sidered By those who heard II as one OF
the most powerful sermons even heard
here. lie Is perfectly natural. and draws
his inspiration from the works Of nature.
~ times be mounts 20 heights sublime.
when ne spoke Of Chrlsts breaking away
from the grave on the third day, ne was
particularly grand IN his eloquence. The
Methodists here had reason yesterday 10
be- proud Of Methodism. There was no
service at the Episcopal church. and this
graceful act on the par. Of the congrcga-
tion WAS IN order 20 allow the members
% hear him Mr. Kilgo doubtless received
the smiling approval Of Him who holds
the stars IN His hands and causes the
clouds 20 water the earth in due season.
The church was crowded with people az
every denomination from al sections OF
Halifax. and many came In from North
ampton 70 hear the great preacher
This afternoon at o'clock he made a
good address al the Methodist Episcopal
church on Christian education he fav0rs
the sending Of boys % church colleges.
In preference 90 STATE and private. or
Eon-sectarian colleges. His address was
listened 70 with deep interest by every
one present
Mrs. Helen owens, OF oxford. Miss,
was here yesterday
Captain T.. A. Thorne. Of Littlcton, is
among the visitors here to-day.
Air. l.. ". Aston. Of this county, who
has recently fallen heir TO a nice little
fortune in Texas was among the visitors
here Yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
HARRY nAywARD's SENTENCE.
To he Hanged by the Week. "c''
Three Months Hence.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. March IL
"Uareed by the neck until YOU are dead
The words fell heavily on the ears Of the
listeners. as the Judge pronounced the
doom Of Harry Hayward.
l. was 1880 O'Clock when the Judge
arose and motioned that the Defendant
be brought before him.
Have You anything to say" he asked
why sentence should not now b. pro-
nounced upon you2'
HAYWARD cleared his throat, and, with
an effort. REPLIED: Nothing. sir; except
that ] am innocent IN spite ~ the tWtlEe
jurors
Judge Smith then began: 1T IS the most
painful duty that ever devolvtd on me
t. pronounce the sentence Of law upon
you at this time You have had. IN my
Judgment. a fair tri1l. You have been as
sisted I'm the defence by rem arkable
legal talent.
"The jury have been carefully guarded
and kept from the public. so that there
was no possible chance that they SHOULD
have been contaminated. | instructed
them not to discuss among themselves
tho guilt or innocence Of The prisoner
or the testimony in the case until after
the final charge. and | am confident
that they oheyel that order Of the Court
They were twelve men carefully chosen
and OF upright honesty. and hey have
had each one I'm his own mind, indie
peEdently OF the others. an opinion that
YOU are guilty. In the judgment Of is
court. this was the conscientious verdict
Of this jury Although J I'm not favor
able to capital punishment. IA | tole the
jury in the charge. l am not responsible
Tor II. / am here 10 obey the law in
r. ference 10 IL. Ii IS with a feeling that
] wish / could avoid that pronounce this
sentence:
at Is that you, Harry T. Hayward, re-
celve punis hment for murder in the first
degree the crime of which you Lave
been convicted; that you DE taken from
here to the county jail. and after the
lapse Of period of three calendar
months from this day. shall thereafter be
taken 70 a place Of execution fixed ny the
Governor Of Minnesota. and at the time
in his warrant set be hanged by the
neck until you are dead"
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Mrs. 4. :. Grant and Daughter.

Mrs Nelli. Grant Sartoris is said 10 be
enjoying herself in social circles. The
probability Of her marrying again is very
slight says a Washington correspondent
OF the Baltimore sun, notwithstanding
the grea, attention she receives, but she
is devoted TO her children, and will not
do anything that might mar their future
happiness Her son. Algernon SaTtoris,
returned 20 Europe on the Inflated Elbe,
and landed NJ southampton by the merest
accident Mrs. SartOris has crossed the
ocean over twenty times. and intends now
crossing again In May 10 spend the sum
mer with her children. Her eldest daugh-
ter has decided talent for the stage, but
whether she VIII take up that career has
not yet been settled. In a year or so
Algernon Sartoris win return 10 the
United States TO reside. Mrs. u. S. Grant
has not given up her idea OF getting
permanent home here, apd desires 20 buy
a modest house 10 a desirable locality.
She is now In the South. and Will remain
there until next month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12

termed a boycott. / would like TO know
what u Ia At all events we consider IL
boycott, and will resist IL with all the
power at our command.
THE hearing of the Injunction which
we obtained against the Western and At
lantlc and the Nashville. Chattanooga and
81. Louis, restraining them from Joining
In the hight against US, which was set
for last Saturday, was postponed az the
instance OF counsel Of the defence. We
we're ready and anxious 10 20 ahead with
the case. Judge Lumpkin, before whom
the case will be argued. has not set a
date for the hearing. but will probably
decide upon an early hearing. Meantime
the Injunction stands. and the different
roads are exchanging business with the
SeabOard, a. usual"
When asked II his line would join the
Southern Passenger Association, which
was formed last week. to take place OF
the old association. which was run I'm
connection with the Southern Railway
and Steamship Association, Mr.. Hoffman
replied that ne does not contemplate
Joining any association at the present
time. The Seab0ard was not represented
at the meeting az which the association
was formed. although II was invited 10
send a representative.
a rumOr was current to-day tina, thu
Southern Railway Company had secretly
cut both passenger and freight rates. but
the report was denied at the local office
OF the company, a cut In freight rates
by the Seaboard Airline would cause no
surprise in shipping circles
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poRr or NEwpoRr NEws. N.aca II. lsO5.
IlE.ATIfs.

GoODE. --Died, AT the residence OF he'
husband. Mr.. J. H. Goode. nj FehAo"
street. March If. 1885, at ob a. d.
MAGGIE GOODE. g.,
Funeral will take place from tns VET
ble-street Baptist church TO-DAY Marei
i2th. al $50 =. NJ. Relatives ana iFiehU
are respectfully Invited 70 attend.
poston CsIass) papers please copy.
JONEs.-Died. March iith, az hsl
,stbeTs residence, iiol north Eignts
s,rsst C.ARSDONIA JONES, In the lStf
FpneraI win take place TO-DAY CIuee
dav1 M o'clock p. NJ. from ftfth-s'rss
psntist church. Friends are respeettu.n
invited to attend.
auTLER.-Dled, at his fathers resi-
senca No. no Beverly street Monday
SSsrrh i'm. AZ SIS A. n, TRAVIS. IN
eanf son Of William +. and X. a Mliief
F,,neral will take place from Ao s,n
residence TO-DAY (Tuesday). Aareh iz.n
at p. NJ.
sTYWATER. Died. at Lee-CaInp ooI
disvs, Home. March II, lSSo. Nesstat
LANES sTYwATER. OF the Purcell i Das
tery. Virginia Artillery, Pesrams nae
TALON. Of Richmond. Va: aged ~ year ga. y y
Funeral from the Home chspss -.
erues,layl at 2 O'Clock p. NJ ley. ~.
Hoge officilting. Interment Al eh0Sase
Cemetery.
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SEAuOARD AIRLINE.
President Hoffman on the Boycott
md the kate-Cut.

BALTIMORE. March l1.-Presldent X.
Curzon Hoffman, Of the Seaboard Air
Line, returned here to-day, after an alb
sence OF week. In talking about the boy
colt which the Southern Railway and
steamship Association had Instituted
against the Seaboard ana the cut In
passenger rates which his line has made
in retaliation. Mr. Hoffman said: I'VE
have made our move, and We are now
waiting for the other fellows 10 do some
thing. our cut has not been met as yet
AZ least, there has been no public an
nounctment We are prepared 70 make a
determined figh'. for We know our rights.
Some Of our competitors say that the
action OF the Southern Railway and
Steamship Association was not boycott.
II the fight that association is making
against us is not what Is generally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
LOUISVILLE TOBACCO MARKET.

LOUISVILLE TOBACCO MARKET.
Alexander Harthlrs report. dated
Louisville March 9TH. says:
The total receipts and offerings were
rather lighter this week
Offerings for Burley for the week:
This Week. Last Week.
New crop ..............2IS 2-S
Oit crop .....r......... i1f Iho
Neither in the quality. character. or
condition Of the offerings. nor In prices
obtained was there any specially i'm
portant new features There was the
same large supply Of low-grade red trash
smokers and filters. with corresponding
scarcity Of colory and bright. and par
ticulary OF good grade tObaccos, which
continue 70 be as scarce as they have
been for weeks past. with prices for all
good color and quality strong az outside
figures.
At times the market was irregular Tor
some sorts but under prompt reflections
Prices cannot be quoted lower. while at
the close OF the week there was greater
uniformity In sales. and the market closed
firm and unchanged for all grades ana
kinds.
Six hogsheads OF 1894 crop sold privately.
Old Burley: Offerings about the same as
last week. and without special change.
Seyenty-seven hogsheads Of 1893 crop
sold privately.
Reviews ana original packages were
about on a par with last week.
Green rivers: None offfed this week
of any quality. one hundred and twenty
hogsheads sold privately.
Darks: The offerings OF new crop were
rather lighter than last week. but IN
style. quality. and order they were Of tire
same rehanlling kind only. showing no
change.
Eleven hogsheads Of new and lH hogs.
beads old sold privately this week, or
which 20 were green rivers.
Reflections We're i9i hOgshends Burley
and 10 hogsheads dark. against 53S hogs
heads Burley and 30 hogsheads dark last
weois.
Percentage this week. %; against p last
week.
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Rum. Three children survive her-Mr:
Bennett Bum and Mrs J. II. Thorpe OF
Rocky Mount. and Mr. Henry Bunh' oi
Edgc0mbe county.
a quarterly conference OF the Methou's'
church was held to-day, Rev. g. n. Cs'eS-
by. OF the Wilson District, pre1'ding.
Mrs q W Robbins died this morning.
Che had heen sick for one week. She was
q daughter Of ex-Representatiye j. j.
Sharp. Of Nash county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
Halifax Planters md Truckers.

SCOTLAND NECK, y. C.. March H.
SPECIAL )-TObaccO-barns are being built
preparatory to curing the crop, which
VIII be greater here than was at first
anticipated.
IN their crop. A number have planted
lrish-potatoes, and many viii plant this
week.
Dr. G. \ whitehead has returned from
Baltimore where ne has been taking
a course Of lectures in dentistry
Miss Louise Lawrence. Of Williamson.
is visiting her father, Mr.. J. II. Law
renee. and her sister, Mrs. EFT. White
head.
Mrs j. r. Evans has returned 10 her
home, in Weldon.
Or T. NJ. Johnson has gone to Norfolk
to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12

NEW BERNE, March u.-(Spccill)
On saturday Mr.. Harry Brock, Of The
Bradham Il Brock Drug Company, died
OF a pulmonary disease and pneum mia.
Mr.. Brock was q promising young II an.
highly esteemed 10y his acquaintances for
his many good qualities. lie WAS the
youngest druggist in the city
ON sunday Mr.. Richard y. Duffy passed
suddenly away from old age, and a com
plication of diseases. Mr.. Dn1y was
the oldest druggist in the city, having
been In the business fully nifty years.
lie was brother OF the late Or. Charles
DUny, and uncle to Drs. Charles and
Frank Duffy OF This city. lie was the
proprietor OF many valuable remedies,
and was well known throughout the
State as an honest. fair-dealing man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
HOTEL-TBIEF SENTENCED.
Cells I'm Four cities suu Waiting 10
Receive Him.

BALTIMORE. MD. March IA man
was sentenced 10 the penitentiary for
five years In the Criminal Court to-day
under the name Of Thomas Henderson.
He had robbed hotels in several cities
where he had registered as George Gar
nett and NJ. y. Milton. The police say
he Is one Of the best-known and most
accomplished hotel thieves in the country.
The crime for which he was sentenced
to-day was the theft Of jeweiry and
money from Mr.. V. -. Grant. OF Wash
ington. II. c.. n guest al the Eutaw
House The thief was traced TO Wash
ington, whore he robbed a National
Hotel guest then 10 Philadelphia. and
Jersey City. and finally 70 New York
where he was arrested. after robblng
n boarder at the Park-AYenue Hotel
After serving his term here Henderson
will find cells In Washington. Phladel-
phia. New Jersey. AMI New York wide
open 10 receive him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
baltimore md Cumberland II. u.

BALTIMORE. March 1.-THE prelimi-
nary arrangements for the construction
Of the Baltimore and Cumberland rail-
road have been completed. and work will
begin as soon az the weather will per-
nit. Although having a separate char
ter. the line will really he an eastern
extension Of the Western Virginia Central
and Wheeling and Pittsburg. II Is pro-
tected from Cumberland to Hagerstown
but will ultimately be extended to Balti-
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TO SUCCEED GEORGE.
Governor stone Cnndidate-Dcmo-
Cratic Platform of '02.

JACKSON. MISS. March lin an in
terview to-day Governor J. NJ. Stone
announced himself a candidate for the
seat i'm the United States Senate now
occupied by Senator George. Mr. Georges
term continues till March 1899, and it is
understood that he Will not be a candi-
date.
Governor Stone says he stands on the
Democratic platform OF 1892. believing IT
broad enough for all Democrats. This Is
an he says ia the way OF announc-
ing his position on the financial question.
He has always been classed as Cleve-
land Democrat on that question.
1t Is believed that both Congressman
Allen and Money viii also be candidates.
They are pronounced free-silyer men. IL
is not known whether Senator McLaurin
VIII bee candidate or not. lie is an
nounced as candidate for Governor
An effort IS being made TO induce him
20 enter the race
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
Pit County's sanitary Condition.

ANDEN. y. G.. March u.-(Special)-
The town commissioners and 1dJacent
landowners have begun system Of
drainage by which they expect TO better
the sanitary condition Of the town and
surrounding county.
Judge Elias Blunt of this county had
a stroke Of paralysis last Friday. and
died yesterday morning at his residence.
HIS brother. Allen Blunt, OF New York.
LEFT that city last night at . O'Clock for
this place
Mrs. Murray, Of Greenville. died yester-
day She was from Virginia.
Miss Lena Cherry. Of Greonville. Is
very low with consumption
An international Sunday-School c1nven-
ton was held in the Baptist church at
Ayaen yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12

GREENSBORO. n. c.. March li.-(Spe-
cial)-H0n. u. F. Caldwell, one Of our
most prominent citizens, was stricken
with paralysis yesterday afternoon just
before eating his dinner. His right arm
and lex are both paralyzed. but he has
full possession OF his mind. He seemed
better to-day.
Or. John Logan. OF this city. is critically
III AT his home. on west Market street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
Mean temperature.
>-t-v,- Vcny- -o.pC.ry rfApL-t,sr

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
NEW YORK, March n.-American
Sugar stlil maintains the leading feature
In the stock market To-day the stock
was traded in TO rho extent Of $500
shares. and the final sale was at l02 IL.
or within IA of the best price attained.
The bulls were active throughout the
day and this morning the offerings OF
operators. who evidently believed that the
movement was campaign against the
shorts. were quickly absorbed.
Sugar opened 3-S higher at 20 IL, rose
to 1O3 3-4. reccded 10 l0l 3-i. and rallied
10 1J2 5-s0io2 IL, a net gain for the day
OF 3-S per cent Refined Sugar was put
up Lie OF per cent. or Is per cent. lot
the past week. II Is understood that an
other advance is contemplated, and that
within thirty DAYS or so the advance VIII
be equal TO lac.
During the morning there was excellent
buying Of the railway list The reason
for this developed when II was announced
that Clarence McKim & Co., who have
been doing business for certain pear
operators. had failed This firm was car
risd down by the sharp rise In sugar
and was said 10 be long OF Missouri Pa
cihc and Louisville and Nashville.
In the early trading prices advanced -
TO 81 per cent Baltimore ana ONO anu
Canadian Pacific were most prominent IN
the rise. Later on, Louisville and NASH
Vile, New York central. Jersey Central,
and Missouri Pacific were sold Freely
Louisville and Nashville fell TO a 81
New York Central to 9S IL, Jersey Cen
trail 10 s. and Missouri Pacific TO Is 3-sc
Near the close. Sugar sold up 70 lo2 0-S,
and the whole list sympathetically closed
firm. In the inactive stocks american
Express rose 2. 70 il3. and Bay state Gas
/ 10 Is - The bituminous-coalers Wers
etrcngtheued by the agreement relched
by the Ohio producers on saturday. Hoch11
ing Valley advanced IA. wheeling anu
Lake Erie SIS. and the preferred 9-sc;
The net changes show a aSamSess ,h Jl
10 2 rs per cent. Sugar leading Chcas9
Gas lost II. and Missouri Pacihe anu
New York Central 5-S per cent. S'arch
preferred fell 3. TO ID. 1000 H.. .
rbe total sales were 236,IO shares, OF
,rbich tlG 9O shares were or sugar, -.
PM western Union, and New YORK
the bond market was irregular In tone
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
uorev on call nrm at 2a3 per cent;
IN NJ . Der cent and closing offered at
o Der cent. Prime mercantile paper stteo pet
cent ,,-,.., aot,.rs. Asa Sill
yer at the board, 0OeSc DID. - -, 49,,
ness in bankers bills ct "a s7$ias4so tor
s,xfy DAYS and s4.S9bs for demand poster
rates. slsslaas490 commercial bills' s4'oo94a
s4s7l6. o..,. hand. dull.
Railroad bonds hrtnet 80 o.o nm .rx
Treasury balances: com, eeo'HfV'VVV' w.
Sales aggregated 10000 shares Of listed
s,crk, and % 600 shares OF unlisted STOCKS
aTnoR oIfDTATIONs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
Me-. sarah punn Laid 10 Hest.

ROCKY MOUNT \. c. March II
fersclaI Mrs. Sarah Bum. whose
death. al the age Of &c years. has been
reported In this correspondence was
buried yesterday In the graveyard az 'ne
ancestral home Of the Bunns. Mrs. bunh
was an estimabie Christian woman. she
was Miss Sims. and cioseiy related 70
the celebrated Or. j. Marion Sims, OF
New York. ana reiict or DIR. Benhet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
cLARKsv1LLE ronAcco MARKEr.

GAINESVILLE, TENN. March 9-Re-
celpts this week, 2S3 h0gsheads. breaks
this week. 16S hOgsheads, sales TINS week.
JOB hOgsheads .
Market strong and higher for OLD
common trash Tugs duh and lower FOR az
old better Tugs and leaf. unchanged LOT
new tobacco.
The quality Of offerings for both old ana
now tobaccOs showed an improyr mtnl
over the preceding two weeks. trading
for new loose crops IN the country was
more active this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
FINANCIAL.
OFFICE OF VA. LAND & LOAN CO.
40. III EAST MAIN STREET

No. iii EAST MAIN sIhttI,.
RICHMOND. IVA.
In pureuance OF a decree OF the Chan
cerv Court Of the city OF Richmond,
Directors Of TIE VIRGINIA LAND
each Stakeholder, active and with
drawn (who has not been Otherwise
settled WITH. a dividend Of ELEVEN
PER CENT on the amount paid IN,
as set forth in statement on file In
this office.
Stockholders are requested 70 call at
once and collect this dividend, or no
tifv us where check for same Will reach
them. -. Z. W itElNh i
President virginia Land and Loan Com
pany
mh lO-iw No. iii east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE, Md, March 1l.-vireinia
Century bonds, 5S94 bid Baltimore and Oaio,
b4IGA5j; Consolidated Gas. STOCK o.lsaO|&;
Go. ponds, 0's, ll5Ssa il6; do Os, lOO$4'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
RIcnMoNn sroox MAgKEr.

INSURANCE CO. FASIEs. Par. Bid. Asked.
Virginia Fire sna Mar,ua.... % . 5OA
Virginia state. ....s...... ,..... ~
MISCELLANEOUS
American Tobacco Co, com.
mon --.......s.....s....s.. oD - ttfe
American Tobacco Co, pre-
fsrred...... ..............lo 100 100 49,
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A sweet Letter.

QarpeTs Young Pcople)
said the monkey to the tapir.
one Sunday afternoon,
Won't you let me have some paper,
with some Jelly and a spoon2
For want 10 write letter
To a pretty perroqueet,
And ] really think I'd better
Make the message rather sweet"