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BUCKINGHAM.
4 ,Inrringe-Cnses of Goods Robbed
En- Route.

GOLD HILL, December A.-(Special)-
Mr. S. Il. Williams. of this place, and
Miss Mary c. Duncan, OF Glenmore. were
married at Grove church. near Glenmore
by Rev. w. A. TomDkins, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, at IL o'clock yes
terday. There were four couples as
WATERSHEDS Mary Cash with Mr. Bonnie
Harris: Miss Ella Horsley with Mr.
George Maxey; Miss Mary Robertson with
Mr.. G.. Hudson Miles. and Miss Mary
Garrison with Mr.. T.. II. Miles. The maid
Of honor was Miss Rosa Harris of Gravel
Hin. Va. and Mr. Matt Duncan, brother
Of the bride acted as best man. The
bride was very handsomely dressed in
drab cloth. trimmed with velvet and lace
Immediately after the ceremony the bridal
cortege entered carriages and were
driven TO the home Of the groom. where
a reception was given and wedding sup
.er served.
our merchants have had some trouble
I'm getting Christmas goods over the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. Messrs.
III. T. Nuckols & Co., Of Nuckols and
Mr.. D. A. White. OF this place. have re-
ceiyed several elses that had been broken
into and goods taken out Of. 1t seems
strange that this should happen to goods
coming from so short a distance as Rich
mond and Lynchburg.
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Robert Payne. soon after the inspiring
strains OF Memberships march were
struck by Miss Charlotte Nelson. Rev.
G. w. Nelson performed the ceremony
in his usual impressive manner
The bride wore white duchess satin,
trimmed with chiffon. Her bridesmaids
were her three sisters-Missos Alice,
Mamie. and Agnes Payne-who were
gowncd In white organdie, and carried
large bouquets OF Ia France roses.
The ushers were Messrs. Isham Keith,
Jr. Markham Payne. +. A. II. Portman.
and Mr.. Neil, OF Washington. The best
man was Mr. William Campbell, OF this
county.
After the ceremony large party was
collected NJ the house. where all went
as merry az the marriage bell Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel left on the evening
train for New York.
Or. r. !. Hicks Is III at his home. on
Culpeper street
Colonel John s Mosby Is in Warrenton,
where he will remain with his daughter.
Mrs. Il. r. Campbell, until after Christ
mas.
Mrs. r. Carter Scott, OF Richmond, and
her three little ones are at the hospita-
bic home of Major II. T. Scott.
The usual hunt was postponed this
afternoon in consideration OF the mar
rage of Mr.. Daniels. one OF the MEM
bers of the club. They viii meet to-
morrow at o'clock at Double POplars.
Mr.. Hooe has resigned the duties Of
master Of hounds. and Mr.. Norman
Beran was reelected upon his resigna-
ton.
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,er articles unchanged.
THE COTTON MARKETS.

rrxrrppoOT, December 2L-12:f5 p: NJ
Cotton--American low middlins ana low NJ
grades. 1-52d. lower; Other spo', sir tS-sd.;
GOOD middling, 43-S2d. middnng, f i-oSu, ,
low mlddling, 9-32d.; GOOD oru'i"is'
2 95-32d. ordinary, lg-S2d. ,,,,,-.
Up M-Cotton-American. low-nlluul'Ils
c,anse December. 3 G0-Sid.; December ana
T I.1,,e,v ss-eid'. sellers: January ana
Tebruary and February and Marcn'
2 s7.eSd March and April. 57-etgo oS-vd..
sellers. April and May 5S-6id.;, sellers;
May and June. 59,6id., sellers, 'une ,e, nsa'
3 eo-64q3 6l-6id.; August ana Sep'e"'''''
9srIigS CLOSE closed quiet and steady. IL
Following are the weekly cotton sa ,eaS
tics: Total sales OF 60 SeS bales;
forwarded to spinners. 1900 bales; a ,se 1aa
exports 600 bales; total exports, iSo'.vV
IefiesNk merican. 1900 bales; total I'M M
bales: total stock, $4,000 nAmerl,c ,l
900 bales; total afioat. s6I;oeo oa, ,oaL
xn1erican $50 coo bales; spectators look
zoo bales; exporters took Loo bales.
1890 p. M.-Cotton-Demand ialr PLY gS1 ,
favor buvers; American middling. i-s5d,
saso' 20 yco beles-American, l100 bales
snecIilation anCoexport. 500 bales; receipts
ZOO bales-American, i,So Daies. .oro.a.
Futures opened quiet; demand mou1 Innn
December, 3 Cl-Gid. peeemp Del a FebS,a ay
3
2 57.siSlS 56-6id; February and March
SS.-Si5,S 5s-etSIS 5T-Gld March and April.
. Ss-6iSi3 57-64d: April and May ana MAJ
and June 59-6id.; June, ana ana 90 ye eiS
3 CO-6id.; July and August, Si-tr1o o, rsSc
Futures quiet: tenders, 100 bales ne"
docket and 100 OLD.
NEW YORK, December A.--Cotton 10,
Ouiet: middling, 1-Sc.; net receipts, i,Sti
SaIes, gross receipts, 2,624 bales; exports
~ C,reaf Britain. 1870 bales; to the Con
tinent 400 bales; forwarded. JS2 baies
sales. 100 bales; spinners, none' s'o0A'
2S2. GA bales. A. 40 holas
axnorts-to Great Britain, 1898 balesi 70
France 100 bales: to the Continent, oV''
bales; stock, 1,284,9s5 bales. ,,,,s
Totals so far this week: Net receipts
172 7,9 bales; exports-to Great bI...ni,
127 lB bales: to France, D,iZ5 Daies' W '"e
totals since September LIST: Net receipts
cal rs bales; exports-to Great Brltai,l,
tTsocsO bales. to France, 3ss,Sl3 paies, 10
the Continent, l,o06,2N bales.
NAVAI.-sTORE MARKETS.
WILMINGTON. y. c.. December ~
Crude turpentine-Cluiet ana steauy' h"iN'
81. 40: soft $3.50; virgin, slS.
CHARLESTON, S. c., December "a
rrnrpentine-Firm at "a l-2c.; sales, none;
Rosin-Fir:n; sales none; A, II, Z, " r.
and r. 81. 40, G.. 81 g; IL, $50; |. slto; n,
$40; NJ. $50; N. s.; window-giass, Sz-V'
sAvANNAH, GA. December a-Tur-
pentine-Quiet at 25c.; sales, none' re-
ce Rlpnsin lg71i " Sales. 5000 barrels re-
.si~ts TX barrels. Quote: A. B, G. ID,
- r and G. y.l5; II, s165; /. N.75; X. NSi
VI. Sis: n, 81; window-glass. S.Zo; water
white s2.75.
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Christmas Hymn.

(By Francis >. SaltuS.)
The birth OF Christi on. Joyiui theme!
Come, Inspirations blending ray,
And heavenly visions round me gieam'
While at his Sect my verse i lay.
cling how He left His fath.Fs throne,
landing IN mercy 10 the earth.
while angels brought glad ddings down
M man. of the Messiah's birth.
Not coming with great trophies won,
The conaueror by seers foretoid,
Judea's shiloh, King. and Son,
Enwreathed and crowned with solid
goldl -,
Rut in the Manager sleeping laid
The iucarnat} God, a newborn child,
where sons Of wisdom homage paid.
And holy cherubs watched and smiled.
The sceptre Of Thy star divine,
The branch and stem OF Davids root,
The Prince Of Peace. the promised sign,
Redemption's plan. contrition's fruit.
To swell my hymn. lend me the fire
Israers harp in music brings
Where rapturous praise 10 Son ana Sife
In lightning flashes from the strings.
rna natal day. Oh, Lamb OF God.
pedsemer. Saviour, Brother. Friend.
win all my powers i Worship laud
Thee. and in alteration bend.
rhv ,nafchless love no words can tell,
Nor pencil paint Thy form or face!
Only within the soul can dwell
some faint conception OF Thy grace.
m love. beyond the highest thought
Aspiring hope could ever plant
resus. with pardoning mercy fraught
Has come TO save weak sinful man.
A fountain of redeeming grace
who battles therein from guilt Is free
In faith can see the Savlour's face
And hear Him call. Como unto Me-.
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Christmas Carol.

(By Mrs. +. u. NJ. Brotherson.)
Crune-Webb.)
Down through the vanished ages,
Along the shores OF time,
We hear the "oli. old story,~
Like some nlelodlOus chime
Millions OF silent voices
Have sung that glorious hymnt
Glad eyes have caught It's raptunA
Whose light ia death ~ dim.
The old. the grand old story,
OF our dear Savlours birth:
The Hght--divine and hOly--
Which cheered the darkened earth.
Jesus, who came 10 save Ne.
In pity and Ia love-
Who wore the robe OF moftais.
with pain and care inwove. ..,s
To-day wo stand with shepherds
Beneath Judea's skies
We hear from Heavens high portals
Triumphant strains arise.
We watch tho star. whose beauty
Doth guide US safely where.
With deepest awe and wonder,
We find Messiah there.
Within a lowly manger
Is Graded His dear head
Ia poverty and suffering
Uis infant tears are shed.
on earth. IS this the welcome
TO your Redsemer given!
Il THE your royal Steshag
To Christ. the King ot HeAvens
Dear saviour. ever blessed'
Upon this day OF days,
We come with loud hosannas
To sing Thy nohiest praise.
We look FROM earthly places.
Where. Thy pure feet have tro1s
And hail Thee In Thy Keors-
Ascending Lord and GOO.
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ON THE APP0MATT0X.
THE PEANUT CASE POSTPONED
UNTIL THE BOTH.
4 game of Craps That Ended In I"
shootinG-The New building az the
Central Asylum-Personai ana ten
raI.

,,t..rrpsp1-RG. VA. December 2i-
,s-seioI)-In the Mayors Court ms
.-.-rine the case of w. T. Crawford
'....zsn Of Dlnwiddie county, arrested last
...h. an the charge Of the larceny OF
,.rertv-fve bags Of peanuts. valued at
ss- the property Of the Spanish Peanut
c,rnanv. of this city. was called, but
,.s.bout examination, was continued TN
.u the 80th instant. The accused, Tho
formerly conducted a general merchan-
ssa business near the corporate limits
MS admitted to bail for his appearance
Tho case Will prove an interesting one
when fl comes up to trial, as Mr.. Craw-
ford claims that he has committed no
offence.
NEGRO SHOT IN CHESTERFIELD.
A night or two ago. while a party Of
rsrrles were engaged in playing game
81 craps. near Winfree's saw-mill, in
Dale township. Chesterfield county,
trouble occurred between two Of the
PARTIES. which resulted in the shooting
~ one The bali passed through his
lsg. The assailant escaped, and has not
yet been arrested.
TURNED OVER TO THE STATE.
The new building recently erected as
ar addition TO the State Central Hos
r.tal. for the accommodation Of epilep-
fie patients. has been completed, and
was to-day turned over to the Executive
Committee Of the Board Of Visitors. The
mHding will comfortably accommodate
lm patients. and will. therefore. greatly
add TO the cauacity of the institution.
GENERAL NEWS.
our streets to-day presented abundant
sieus Of the near approach OF the CHRIST
mas season. There were crowds OF people
engaged in shopping. and there were
many men who had already taken on too
much OF the 30 be joyful Among the
latter. who had been escorted to the sta
-Ion-house TO sober up. were four ne
er0es. I'm whose pockets were found loaded
pistols. and who had TO pay $50 and costs
each and have their wearons coniiscated
for the pleasure they enjoyed in carrying
U5m.
The bright light seen from this city in
the direction Of Prince George county last
night was caused by tse burning Of grass
ou field not far distant.
An Clubhouse on the premises on west
High street. belonging TO Mr.. John =
Branch. Of Richmond. was partially de-
str0vel by fire this afternoon.
Colonel G. r. Willis, OF this city. was
the recipient to-day Of two pairs Of car
r.ar-p.geons. sent him as a Christmas
present 10y q friend ia Norfolk.
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DEATH OF A VETERAN.
Was Member of the SfOnewaIl
brigade.

LEXINGTON. VA. December 2i-Cspe-
o.al)-Mr. Robert l.. Northern died very
suddenly al his home at O'Clock this
morning. lie had not been in good
health FOR many years, owing 10 a
wound received during the war. He
went regularly TO his place Of business
until yesterday. At an early hour this
morning he swoke very III man, and
before a physician could be summoned
passed quietly away.
Robert L. Northern was born near
Failing Spring church. in this county.
ffty-iiye years ago. He was the son Of
William Northern, and followed the yo-
cation OF his father. that Of tailor
BE went into the Confederate army as
member Of thc Rockbrldge Grays.
Fourth Virginia Regiment. Stonewall
Brigade. lie was terribly wounded IN
The head az Second Manassas. and suf-
fored from its effects 10 the day Of his
Death. Later he enlisted Ia the Four
teenth Virginia Cavalry. He was fine
soldier. lmmC Jiatcly after the war be
gent into the merchant tailoring busl-
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UEKHINILLE.
Prospects for n Merry Christmas
decentralization Boom

BERRYVILLE, VA. December "a
(SpeciaL)-The indications are that there
will be a great deal of gayety in Berry
Vile and Clarke county during the COM
ing Christmas holidays. Numbers of
young people whose homes are here. and
who are either at school elsewhere or
are in business in the neighboring cities.
will be at home for the holidays; and
several parties, dances. and other enter
tainments are already announced An
entertainment of more than usual inter
est Will be the presentation at Winston
Han on Saturday evening of Mrs Jar
ley's WaX-Works." TIE entertainment
is given by the members of Grace Epis-
copal church Sunday school. who will
be assisted by a number of the leading
society people. The usual custom OF
having Christmas-tree for the children
will be observed by the several churches
in Berryville.
Personal.
Cadet George w Levi. of the Virginia.
Polytechnic Institute, is at home for the
Christmas holidays
Mr.. George Hardesty. who is attending
the Maryland University. at Baltimore,
is at home for the holidays.
Mr.. Stuart l.. Jones. Of Bramwell w.
Va. spent several days this week with
Miss Ella Bowser.
Mr.. L. l.. Hamilton. Of Norfolk. Is with
his family here
Miss Edmonia w. Powers has returned
from a visit TO relatives in Philadelphia.
DR.. l.. NJ. Allen, OF Baltimore. Is visit
Ing his father. in the county.
Miss Mamie =. Mccormick. who hs
been visiting Miss Charlotte Ransom. at
Staunton. reached home Monday night.
Mrs. r.. NJ. Powers and Miss Mary
Powers are visiting relatives in Rich
mond.
Miss Lucy Munford left on Thursday
morning for Richmond. where she will
spend the holidays with her family.
Miss Virginia s. Bouldin will spend
the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Berry
man Green. of Alexandria.
Miss Louie Meade left on Thursday for
"the Plains" to visit Captain Drayton
Meade.
Major s. ]. c. Moore has returned from
visit to his daughter, Mrs. w. s. Mott,
Of Gloucester county.
Mr.. Brad. Beverly will spend his Christ
mas vacation with his parents, in Win
chester
Hon. Marshall Mccormick has returned
from a business-trip 10 Warrenton.
MATRIMONY.
There has been quite a boom in the
matrimonial market here within the past
week. and the Clerk Of the County Court
has issued more marriage licenses than
for several years past at this season
although the approach OF Christmas al
ways brings an increased demand for
them. Among those to whom licenses
have been issued this week are: Mr..
Mark II. Armel of Frederick county.
Va. and Miss Lucy c. Willingham; Mr..
Richard Wilmington and Miss Mary V.
Grubbs; Mr.. Joseph b. Beavers and Miss
Mary A. Hummer: Mr.. John w. Herring
ton and Miss Norah Edward; Mr.. Will
liam J.. Elsea and Miss Susan c. Knight;
and Mr.. Arthur e. Gooch of Madison
county, Va, and Miss Elizabeth a. Fin
nell.
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FIRE At Moss NECK.
Jumped for His Life-Frcdericks-
Eurg Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, December
2l-(spec'al)-New was received here
mis- afternoon from Moss Neck. in Caro-
line county. telling Of the burning Of the
Office building on the farm which is now
owned by Count dAdhemas. a colored
man who was sleeping in the Office had
90 jump for his life The historical build
ing wherein General Stonewal jackson
bad his headquarters IN the winter Of
1852 and 1863 was some distance from
The Office and was not in danger.
The scenes on the streets to-day were
OF "a decidedly holiday character. Large
crowds of Joyous, well-dressed and be-
haved people were moving In every di-
rcction.
The stores were crowded with a busy.
pushing thrOng. armed with ready cash
and eager for bargains. Bright faced
children from town and country were
eagerly moving from place TO place, re-
viewing with pleasure the many beautiful
things displayed and many a silent
prayer was breathed that Santa Claus
might bring 10 the expectant little ones
a lOng-lOOkod-fOr present.
it Is by long odds the coolest day Of
the winter and the sunny side Of the
street attracted the crowd, which in some
places was so dense that locomotion was
difficult
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WARRESTOy.
A Very Pretty Wedding-Persona
Notes.

WARRENTON, VA. December "a
Especial. 1.-The Episcopal church was the
scene Of very pretty wedding We'd
nesday afternoon. when Miss Elizabeth
Rivcs Payne was united In holy matri-
mony to Mr.. Charles Daniel.
The heavy fall Of snow only added
TO the picturesque effect OF the whole
auaIr. The church was deliberately as
well as gracefully decorated with Christ
mas green's Promptly al half-past 4
o'clock the wedding party began 10 ar
rive. The church was already filled with
friends and relatives. who turned with
interest TO behold the bride, who en-
tered, leaning Oh the arm OF her brother,
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The ScOrcher.

youths Companion)
He tumbled from his weary wheel,
And set IL by the door;
Then stood as though he joyed to feel
His feet on earth once more;
And as he mopped bis rumpled head,
His face was wreathed I'm smiles:
"a very pretty run" he aaid:
Il did a hundred milesw
"A hundred milesr' I cried. "Ah, Think
What beauties you have seen,
The reedy streams where cattle drink,
The meadows rich and green,
Where did YOU wend your rapid way
Through lofty woodland aIslesy
He shook his head. II cAnnot say;
| did a hundred miles"
What hamleis saw your swift tires splnf
An, how j envy YOU.
To lose the cjty's dust and din,
Beneath The heavens blue.
To get a breath OF country air;
To lean DER rustic stilesv' f.
He only said. "Thc roads were fair:
l did a hundred miles"
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opening. diEns,- Loves, Closir

Cash quotations: Flour was dull and
steady: prices were unchanged. No. 2
spring wheat, 7SG1s 3-ic.; No. red.
50 l-sc. No. corn, % l-2Q23c. No. 2 oats,
n i-4c Mess pork, s6.70HS6.75. Lard,
81 7OdS3.72 H. Short-rib sides, SI5q<390;
dry-salted shoulders, N21n$tD; short
clear sides, siaAl2 l-2. Whiskey. A.lS-
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.
UNION sTOCK-YARDS. ILL. Deem
her i-Cattle-Receipts, 5000 head. Mar
ket arm and l0c. higher: common to extra
steers So 6O6S56O; stockers and feeders,
s., sJI 81. so; cows and bulls. sl.604SS.io;
Hoes-Receipts 5000 head. Market
steady; heavy packing and shipping lots.
Sc. 100 S. 20; common TO choice mixed, N.Dsg
81: choice assorted, s3.2o4$.2 l-2; light.
50 20G$s.2.
Others unchanged.
CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, o.. December H-Flour-
Winter patents, Al5Hs4.sj; fancy, $3.50
A.5O. family. S3.tSnSs.v.
Wheat-Ouiet; No. red. soc.
Corn--Active; No. 2 mixed, 2l42l lie. (;
No. 2 white. % i-2c.
Oats-Slow; No white, 2Oc.
pork-Clear family and clear butt: SS.Io.
Iarti-Kettie, 4c.; prime, S.19 bid.
Dry-Salted Meats-Sh0ulders, f5.lo; snort
rib sides. &I2 l-2, short clear $L2o; clear
bellies. 81 20: boxed clear sides, $3.50.
Bacon-Loose shoulders. 81; loose short
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MARKET QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUSl-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, Bonds, STOCKS
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, Cattle
Country Produce, &C., Foreign
and Domestic.

NEW YORK. December 2f-The stock
market was a sort Of holiday affair. AS
quotations from London came higher. and
there was n considerable local short IN
terest in the market. prices ruled on
somewhat higher range during the greater
part OF the session. The Improvement
In the usually prominent shares was
equal to It71s,. but towards the close.
part of the advance was lost, because OF
the failure Of the Calumet State Bank OF
Blue Island, III. In the late reaction
Manhattan and Chicago Gas were most
prominent, the former receding / and the
latter q per cent
In a few OF the specialties sharp fluctua-
tions occurred. United States Rubber,
common, rose ~, to 253a. on the declara-
ton Of the dividend Of per cent by the
directors yesterday, but the preferred.
which opened at IA. eX-dividend. subse-
ouently declined 10 1854. Delaware and
Hudson recovered 2 points. TO III. Con-
sOlidated Gas on the agitation for re-
duction i'm the price TO consumers from
S125 to 81 per 1000 feet, broke from 1ii to
1891. and after ralying TO l4l&, receded
to ln. Long Island. on the circulation OF
unfavorable rumors concerning the imam
cial condition Of the company, dropped
g 10 2, and was offered as low as BIZ
sellers. Wheeling and Lake Erie was
higher, on a statement by President
Blair TO the stockholders. in which he
callel attention TO the Improvement made
I'm the physical condition Of the road, the
opening up of new coal mines on the line
Of the property, ami n new trackage ar
rangement with the Columbus. Sandusky
and Hooking Railroad Company, which,
the president says. will inure 10 the
benefit of the Wheeling and Lake Erie.
The total transactions were only 5S,SS
shares. and the bulk of the business was
done before noon. Speculation closed firm
in tone. Net changes show advances Of
1-SG5-S per cent, the latter in 81. Paul
and Quincy. Consolidated Gas was an
exception. and closed 3 per cent. lower.
Bonds were quiet and irregular. The
sales footed up $4,000.
Treasury balances: Coin. 1921, 45f,226; cur
rency. S54149,90.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy. at 1-2q2 per cent.
last loan at 2. and closing offered at
nar cent. Prime mercantile paper 4
per cent.
Bar silver. G51 II. Silver at the board
steady.
Sterling exchange firm, with actual
business in bankers bills at $4S 3-inSi.Si
for sixty days. and stSQsiS7 IA for de-
mand. Posted rates. stA l-2qA-SS. Com
mercial bills, Si.S2 1-4dH.S II.
Government bonds firm. State bonds
| dull. Railroad bonds lower.
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RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, va, December -, 1870
No auction sales OF any kind in the To-
baccO Trade to-day, and private sales
were very meagre, and not worthy OF
note.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites. $l0S20: tobacco, S6l9.l4. Total,
$3.50
Nothing of interest to report
Merry Xmas TO all readers of the Dis
match
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ness in Lexington, and has since lived
here. enjoying the respect and good will
of his fellow-cltizens. He was a steward
and trustee of Trinity Methodist church.
member Of Mountain City Lodge of
Freemasons. and of Lee Jackson Camp.
Confederate Veterans. His wife and six
children survive him.
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BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE, MD, December 2i.-
Virginia 3's. new. "A bid; Century. bonds.
81 5-Sd62; Baltimore and Ohio. II IL bid;
Northern Central. 67 bid; Gas, stocks.
CD 3-Sd60 IL.
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LONDON AND PARIS.

LONDON, December 2i.-Bar silver.
% l5-i6d. consuls 10 1916 for money. and
III for the account.
PARIS. December 2i-4:So p. M.-Three
per cent. rents. 102f., 42ise., for the ac-
cDunt.
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A Tonic.
Har gnrIss Acid PhOsDttu q.

DIR. A. +. Carothers. San Antonio, Tex,
SAYS: 1T Is the best tonic know or In
debility and nervous prosfration, Win
sleeplessness. caused by mental overwork
or prolonged lactation.' .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

Quotations: Wheat-Longbcrry, 81 to
Ole; mixed S6 TO &C.; shortberry. s. to
&c: No. 2 red, 90 10 Ole. Corn-White
Virginia, 29c.; No. white. Is to
29c.; No. mixed, 26 IL to &c.
Oats-No. mixed. Il IL to 22c.; No.
mixed, % 1-2 to DC. winter seed oats,
80 20 &c. Rye, IS to 4}c.
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Wheat-Higher; December, 81 o-Sc' ASK
ed; May, - 7-Sc. BID. ooc asked:
Corn-Lower; December %Vc'
May. % 3-Sc. bid. ooo rominallv:
Oats-Lower; December, ~c' hoih'n'"''
May, 20 S-Sc. oa
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