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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
NO FURTHER RACE-TROUBLE.
All Fear of Same mt MayncId Pass
Ing Away.

ST. LOUIS, December PA special
from Mayfeld. KY. says that all fears
of further race trouble are rapidly pass
ing away At a mass-meeting last night.
a petition signed by over one hun
dred negroes. asking for peace. was read
and adopted. The excitement immediate
ly died away. and many OF the armed
citizens and volunteers from snrrannd-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
CHRISTMAS At THE WHITE HOUSE.
An Elaborate Tree for the Three
Little Girls.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December "a
AT the White House tomorrow there will
be the customary Christmas celebration.
confined to the members of the Presi-
chief feature will DE an elaborate tree
for the three little girls-Ruth, Esther.
and Marion-to whom the patron saint
of the season has been most generous
A number of packages will be sent by
Mrs. Cleveland to the little ones In seve-
raj Cabinet homes. and to Mr.. Thurber's
bows There are no guests ut the White
House this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Prominent Anarchists Arrested.

BERLIN, December 2i-The Berlin DO
lice have been engaged within the last
twenty-four hours In searching the lOdg-
lngs OF known Anarchists, with the re-
suit that they have several prominent
members Of the sect" including the
leader. Landauer, and Rosa Bare!ss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
An Amsterdam Jack, the Ripper"

LONDON. December PA dispatch to
the Pail Mali Gazette from Amsterdam
SAYS that a series OF tragedies Of the
Jack, the ripper" type are happening
in that city. The body Of a woman. with
The throat cut and otherwise mutiiated.
was found I'm the street this morning.
The object Of the crime was evidently
not robbery. as a sum Of money and
quantity Of jewclry were found on the
body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Most of the Eastern Commercial
Bodies VIII be Represented.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, December "a
The Executive Committee Of the None
tary Conference. which will meet in this
city January 18th, is receiving advioes
from the large commercial organizations
and boards Of trade Of the East, and
there is now no doubt but that the great
neutrality-suspicious. all Of them will be
represented IN the convention.
At first there was a disposition TO hold
aloof from the meeting in such cities
as New York. Boston, Philadelphia, and
few others, but the visit Of Chairman
Hanna. Of the Executive Committee. to
those cities. and the conferences he had
with leading businessmen have overcome
their objections, and he tslegraphs that
they will be literally represented
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Three seamen Drowned.

LONDON. December 2t.-The Norwe-
gian bark MiZpah. Captain Torgersen, at
Hull from Savannah, reports that the
encountered terrible weather during the
voyage. Her deck were swept by the
heavy seas, and three OF her crew were
washed overheard and drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Richmonders In New York.

NEW YORK, December 2t-,suaclLf-
IT X. Parrish, Cosmopolitan. o.. s. Hove
ard and wife. Sinclair; T. Elliott ln1r
rial; Misses Ross, DR. G. Ross. end wa
Marlborough; J. W. RUIZ, Mar.hofolsh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
CONFESS UNDER TORTURE.
Revelations Made by Conspirators
at COnstGntinopie.

CONSTANTINOPLE. December "a
Fresh arrests have been made of men,
bers Of the young Turks party, bringing
up the total number OF prisoners to 200.
The names Of the men made prisoners
were obtained from persons formerly ar
rested. The latter were tortured in
prison, in order to compel them 10 di-
vulge the names Of their associates in
the political movement referred TO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
1yTERNAL-REvENUE FIGURES.



WASHINGTON. December 24.-Internal
revenue collections, as shown by the
monthly statement issued by the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue for No
yember, have fallen off s227,S57 for that
month. The receipts for last November
we're Sl27O1 $50. Whisky receipts show
the only notable increase for the month.
For the last five months the increase
from this source amounted TO 81, i0l 6s2,
and for November TO slSj.2ll.
For the five months Of the present
fiscal year the decrease in the general
collections was 1861 ,s57 For the month
Of November the receipts from the seve-
raj sources Of revenue were as follows:
Spirits. S7.S7 2f8, an increase for the
month OF siiTG70.
OleomarEarine. SsO,7O5; decrease. S36l,7S5.
Tobacco. s2fii325; decrease, $l66-352.
FeImented liquors S2,SlSli4; decrease,
$500.
Filled cheese, 1851.
Miscellaneous items. sss.4Ss: decrease,
$Sl2j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
sunday-schooI Lecture To-Morrow.

Rev. Edward l.. Pelrs lecture At the
Young Mems Christian Association to-
morrow afternoon will contain much i'm
portant information which Sunday-school
teachers will need in preparing the les
sons for next year. The lecture begins
promptly at 4:sG O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

SALTWATER, MINI Decem0e ~
Philip NJ. scheig. the teller wno S0os
tha Bank OF Minneapolis OF over 800, q
three years ago. and was eApsu,, b,
England. was pardoned yes1sFsS
Governor Clough. -,.---.-.--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
INVITATION TO CHICAGO.
The President Asked to Attend the
JacksOn-Day Dinner.

WASHINGTON, December 24.-A dele
CATION of Chicago Democrats. including
II. s. Robbins. A. A. Goodrich. and X. C..
sullivan, called on President Cleveland to-
day and asked him to attend the Jackson
Day dinner. January Sth. They were in
troduced by Comptroller Eckels. The
president made a non-commlttal answer.
but II Is not likely tina. he will attend.
Instead, he will probably write letter.
Invitations were also extended to Secre-
tary Olney and Poslmaster-General VIII
ann
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
steinItn Defcnts LnsI.er.

MOSCOW, December A.-Steinitz won
the twelfth game as played yesterday. as
against Lasker In thirty moves. II was
a Ruy Lopez. opened by Lasker. Present
score: Lasker, A. Steinitz, !: drawn, 4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Nyngon Manufacturers Close.

COLUMBUS. GA, December A-The
Hatcher Manufacturing Company. bug
giles and wagons, was closed to-day. I'M
der mortgage Of $4,000. Assets, 5000;
liabilities, about tho same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Disaster in Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG. December PA
ferry-boat crossing the river Dnieper, in
the province OF Ekaterinoslav. capsized
to-day, and many passengers were drown
Cd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
..w,,d-westv Murderer Sentenced.

OMAHA. NEB.. December 24-CharIes
IL. Elliott was this morning convicted of
the murder OF Gay Hutsonpier. his COM
panion rough-rider OF the "Wild West"
show. and sentenced to prison for life
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTS. nuhnis,s Sent.

HALEY. IDAHO. December 2L-Judge
Angel, OF HALEY. has announced himself
a candidate for the United States Senate,
to succeed Senator Dubois. Judge Angel
Is a Populist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Ex-CoNGREssMAN HATCH DEAD.
His Prominence ms Advocate of Anti
Option Bill.

HANNIBAL MO. December 2L-Ex-
Congressman w. H. Hatch died at his
home in this city last night. of Brights
disease. after a long Illness.
He gained most of his prominence
through his advocacy OF the anti-option
bill.
William Henry Hatch, Of Hannibal
was born In Scott county, KY. September
II 1873: was educated at Lexington. Ky. /:
was admitted 10 the bar in September.
lg4. as a pra cticing lawyer; was elected
Circuit Attorney Of the Sixteenth Judicial
Circuit OF Missouri. IN October. 1853 and
reelected 10 the same position In Novem-
her. 1sGO: served in the Confederate army:
was commissioned captain and assistant
adfutant-general, December 1862, and I'm
March. 1853 was assigned TO duty as as
slstant commissioner of exchange under
the cartel. and continued In this position
until the close Of the war; was elected. 10
the Forty-sixth. Forty-seventh. Forty
eighth. Forty-ninth. Fiftieth, Fifty-first
and Fifty-second Congresses, and was re-
elected to the Fifty-third Congress.
Mr.. Hatch was defeated for reelection
to the Fifty-fourth Congress by Charles
y. Clark He was prominent as chair
man Of the Committee on Agriculture,
and was the active friend OF the anti
option bill. Hc was at one time candi-
date for the position Of Speaker Of the
House
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
ALDERMAN UNDER INDICTMENT.
lie l. Charged with Soliciting n
Bribe

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. December "a
Alderman George =. Durham was ar
raigned this morning on an Indictment
charging him with soliciting a bride from
Holversen. Richards * Co.. Of this city
Of $1,000 IN return for which he was TO
secure for them the contract for con-
structng the water-w0rks reservoir in
this city. and the boulevard leading
thereto. He pleaded not guilty, and was
released on 5000 bail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II fails to cure
&c:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

From the general post-oflce to
the following-named railroad
stations or steamboat landings:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

To the general post-oflce from
the following-named railroad
stations or steamboat landings:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
MAIL-sTArloN SERVICE.

From general post-ofiice TO Station A,
! mile; number OF trips daily, except sun
day. Z. Station A 70 general post office.
] mile; number Of trips daily. except Sun
day. !. Station A to Elba Station, OLE
miles; number Of trips daily. except Sun
day 2. General post-offce 10 Station Is.
mile: number Of trips daily. except sun
dxy. 6. station d 20 general post-ofiice
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
TRANSFER SERVICE.

From the following-named railroad sta
tions or steamboat landings 10 The follow
ing-named railroad stations or steamboat
landings: Union Station TO Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. MILE numfser Of trips
daily, except Sunday. /. Union Station to
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. 0.25 miles:
number OF trips daily, except Sunday. !.
Chesapeake and Ohio railway TO Union
Station. 025 miles; number of trips daily.
except Sunday. 1. Union Station 10 South
ern railway. 0.62 miles; number of trips
fdfly except Sunday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25


Union Depot ...... ..................O.43 u
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. .........
Richmond and Petersburg rrl-
TOdQ
Southern railway -. ...... ......037 Z
Southern railway, Twenty-eighth
and Dock Streets. .........112
Chesapeake and Ohio railway....0.a
Chesapeake and Ohio railway....OG2 7
Virginia Navigation Companys
landing ...... ......... ...l.N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
ACROSS THE BORDER.
NORTH STATES GovERNOR-ELECI
VISITS RALEIGH.
Many Callers OF Various Shades of
Col0r-Thc Inauguration to lie
Very Quiet-The senatorshfp,
ARaIn-iriefs.

RALEIGH N. c.. December 23.-(spe-
eiaL)-Judge Russell and Chairman Holton
are both here. They came in late yes
terday afternoon. The number OF callers
they had was large, and the shades were
numerous. The Judge was not inclined to
talk, az least to newspaper-men.
A QUIET INAUGURATION.
He is still looking to a quiet inaugural.
It is learned that he will come up two or
three days beforehand, and Mrs. Russell
viii come the day before, accompanied by
a party Of friends. private car has
been put at her service. 1t is said the
Wilmington Light Infantry offered itself
as escort to Judge Russell, but that the
offer was declined, as there will be no
form or ceremony connected with the in
auguration.
Ex-Judge Spier Whitaker, in an open
letter. says he does not see why the
Populist party should go outside Of its
ranks to vote for 4 United States eena-
tor. He says il is all out Of the ques-
ton that there is no available timber in
the Popullst ranks. and that 1t will be all
out of keeping with consistency TO vote
for a man simply because he upholds one
OF the Dlanks Of the Peoples party.
CAUSED SADNESS.
The announcement OF the death OF Mr..
r. w. Best was heard with much sor-
row by his many friends here. Soon
after the wa Mr.. Best was Secretary OF
State. About sixteen years ago he
moved his family 10 Washington city.
where he held a government position
until short while ago. when falling
health caused him to resign. His body
will reach here tomorrow for burial.
Hal w. Aver says that the Inaugural
ton will not take place before the 18th.
any how, but even that date is not set
tied upon.
Mr.. Robert Hancock. OF New Berne.
says that the charter Of the Atlantic and
North Carolina railroad will undoubtedly
be changed. He will probably be Rus
sells appointee for the presidency Of the
road.
Deputy-Collector Shelburn left yester-
day in one direction, and captured stills.
reaching here at ~ o'clock last night.
He then left again, and before 10 o'clock
this morning had returned destroying
three stills and LOO gallons OF liquor.
Ohio Williams says Judge Russell came
here TO get items regarding the depart
mentS to use in HIS message.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

BADGER.--Died. after a lingering III
ness. Mrs. NJ. A. BADGER, in the 6Sta
year Of her age.
Funeral from Gracc-Street Presbyterian
church SATURDAY M J.. ". Friends
and acquaintance invited 90 attend. In
terment at Riyer-view Cemetery.
BROPHY Died, nj her fathers resi-
dence. 1872 cast Main street. MARY
ANASTASIA, oldest daughter Of ID. ami
the late Anastasia Brophy. I'm the 10Th
yesr OF her age.
Funeral from ST. Patrick's church
SATURDAY. December o. 1886. at 3 p.
NJ.
HALEY.-Died. at the residence OF hes
parents. 81 north Eighteenth street. az
1910 A. NJ. December q. 1896. CATTLE
RINE. youngest child OF John A. ana
Mar NJ. Haley; aged 2 years months
and 20 days
Funeral took place from the residence
OF her parents at $50 p. NJ. December "a.
1896.
Boston papers please copy.
POwERS.-Died. at his residence, No.
POS IL west Marshall street. Thursday.
December 2ith. at 5l5 II. NJ. NJ II.
POWERS IN the slst year OF his ago.
Funeral from Calvary Baptist church
SATURDAY NJ IL O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
A Surprise Wedding.

WELDON, n. c., December 24-ISpe-
cial)-At Grace Episcopal church last
night Alr. Paul Garrett and Miss Eva c.
Edwards we're united in marriage. Rev
NJ. VI. Marshall OK Raleigh, performed
the ceremony. The marriage was kept .
profound secret until the hour arrived
Not even the most intimate friends OF
the couple had an inkling Of the AFFAIR
until Dr. Marshall took his position n
the chancel, when the congregation had
assembled for regular services OF the
church, and tho bridal party entered. The
bride entered with her sister, Miss Estelle
Edwards. and Mr.. Garrett came In from
the yestry-roOm with Mr.. I. c. Harrison,
best man. Mr.. W. NJ Cohen and Miss
Myra Garrett were the only other attend
ants. The ceremony created quite little
surprise. and owing 10 the high social
standing OF the contracting parties IL has
been much discussed in fashionable cir
cles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
MAY RESULT IN MURDER.
Negro BADLY Stabbed Last Night
Other Happenings of Like Nature.

Negro BADLY Stabbed Last Night
Other Happenings of Like Nature.
George Allen q negro who has just
attained his majority, Is at the aims
house almost at the point Of death, with
q dangerous wound in his right side.
He was engaged last night IN a game
of craps with John Young. another ne
gro, IN a Gambhng-ioint on Twenty
fourth street near Main, and, becoming
involved in a difficulty with Young. was
stabbed. He made his way 10 Twenty
second street where he fell from loss
Of blood. He was carried TO the aims
house, where Or. Lyme attended him.
The knife penetrated his liver, and the
wounded mans life g. despaired OF.
Young made his escape
Elijah Stokes lcoioreD IS prisoner
at the First-Police station, charged with
stabbing Otto Norman. white man.
Norman was cut IN the head, and was
taken 70 the almshouse for treatment.
The ambulance was called az o'clock
10 the First station. TO attend Henry
McCabe, a white man, who was sufIer-
ing from a compound fracture OF the
nose. He didn't know who hit him. He
was taken to the hospital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
THREE WEDDINGS.
The GrcenviIle Tobacco Narlket-A
Good Showing.

Good Showing.
GREENVILLE, y. c., December "a
(SpeciaL) -Last night at the homo of the
bride, near Greenville, Mr.. l.. f. Evans.
one of the proprietors of the Greenville
Warehouse. was married, Miss Mary
Forbes being the bride.
This afternoon at Farmyille, this coun-
ty, Mr.. II. T.. Hooker, one Of the pro-
prietors Of the star Warehouse. wed
Miss lone May. Of Farmville. The couple
held a brilliant reception here this eve
ming.
This afternoon. at Washington. Mr.. j.:
b. Latham, Of Greenvilie wed Miss Mary
Burgess. Of Washington. The couple
reached here on the evening train.
The Greenville tobacco market closed
yesterday for the holidays until the 4th
of January. Up 20 this time the sales
for the season have reached 4.509.975
pounds. This IS On increase OF nearly
one million pounds over last year. There
IS probably s 10 II IL per cent. more to-
baccO In the hands of farmers tributary
to this market than there was at Christ
mas year ago; 20 II IL safe 20 estimate
that by the close of the season the mar
ket will handle between 6,OO0OU and
6,5o00o0 pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
ESCAPE FROM SUFFOLK JAIL.
Five Men Break Out-Three OF Them
RecRptured.

SUFFOLK, VA. December A.-Fiye
men escaped from the county jail at 2
O'Clock this morning. but three OF them
were recapturei before they mad scaled
the enclosing wall.
With no other implements than a pick.
devised from an iron bucket-handle. tho
prisoners made an aperture through
three inches Of hard wood and thirty
inches OF brick, and then with grapple-
hook and ropes. attempted TO mount a
20-foot wall. Two OF them succeeded.
Tho delivery was planned ana executed
under the leadership Of Frank, who was
held for felony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
AMHERsT COUNTY.
Entertainment at townsville Acsd-
emy-PersonaIs and Briefs.


TOWNSVILLE, VA, December 1L-
Special There Will bean entertainment
given on the night OF the 18th al the
townsville Academy, Of which Professor
J. n. Massie il the Efficient principal
In addition 10 the programme which Ia
To be executed by the school. DIR. J. Page
Massie. OF Richmond. and Rev. X. Atweii
Tucker, late of Washington. are expected
to address the audience. These two gen.
tlemen were both reared Ia this county.
and were room-mates while taking the
literary course at Richmond College. some
ten or twelve years ago. No doubt II
VIII be a pleasant meeting after SO many
intervening years.
Rev. y. Atwell Tucker. who has been
at his fathers for several weeks will re-
main until after the holidays He has
rented his farm, "Carcy's Cove" to Mr.,
Stanley Cash. and Is having the dwelling
and other buildings repaired. slr. Cash
will move In few days. and our people
will give him hearty welcome.
The usual preparations are being made
for the coming holidays. Years ago the
holidays here were occasions OF much
delight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
TIL MAGIC CITY.
Sent On-The Charitable Work of
EIl<s.

ROANOKE. VA, December 24-CSpc-
cial.)-Jesse X. Nichols. who was arrested
early this week on the charge OF stealing
two cows from a pasture near salem, has
been sent on to await the action OF the
grand jury. bail being fixed by Judge
Moffett, Of the Roanoke County Court, at
1900 for the two cases
Roanoke Lodge, No. 49, Benevolent Or
der Of Elks, did some good work here to-
day in distributing coal and provisions 10
100 needy families. At o'clock to-mor-
row the members OF the lodge will dis
tribute the gifts en- their big Christmas
tree which was lighted up in the Fidelity
building on Salem avenue, tonight.
Christmas will be celebrated here to-
morrow with the old-timo enthusiasm.
Judging from the preparations making on
every hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Tried to Rob the DeIivery-Wagon.
worthy Family In Need.

A worthy family of sick poor, living AZ
No. q north Seventeenth street. are in
immediate and desperate need of food,
fuel, and money.
Benevolent women are particularly re-
quested to visit the bed-ridden woman
and helpless children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

just before daylight. surprised and cap
tured It's defenders; but we had so many
prisoners. and were so badly used up
by the march and exposure that al
though we got an abundance OF every
thing tempting TO our cravings. the cir
cumstances under which we had to eat
deprived II OF so much OF the qualities
or feast that we further postponed our
promised frolic. ara now here at this re-
mote day. thirty-two years having
elapsed, ! and my military family are stu
waiting for our Christmas dinner.
THOS l., ROSSER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
A Residence Burned.

GREENVILLE. n. c.. December "a
Special EARLY last night the handsome
residence OF Mr.. j. j. Langnghouse, near
Queensland. was destroyed by fire. The
cause was accidental The fire orlgi-
mated on the roof from sparks from the
chimney. This building and nearly all.
the furniture was destroyed. There
vv1s some insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

IN compliance with your request. VIII
try 70 recall some happy chrisimases OF
M long and very happy - made happy
by The constant love Of as many good
friends as ever blessed any man.
For twenty years my happy Christ
masses were upon the Rappahannock. at
st. Julian" the house Of my dear uncle.
Prank Brooke: and once In Caroline,
with the Wo0l,olks; ana. after l came
from Mexico. with "A shattered arm in
q sling. ne had a joYial and elegant week
al "HsziewODJ." the home OF the Tay-
Tors, OF Caroline. That was a famous
weak. John Taylor was one Of the most
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

sTANARDsVILLE, VA. December
A.-lspeclal)-The case Of John T. Elliott.
indicted Tor the murder OF Lewis
Williams, which mas been going on M
the week. closed this morning. The jury
failed TO agree. standing II TO l for ac-
ouittal. The prisoner was ably defended
by General James @. Fields. ~ Il. Early,
Jr., and r. s. Thomas. The Commoii-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
DIR. Fair Going TO Durham. n. C.

Rev. Dr. James Y. Fair VIII leave to-
morrow for Durham. y. c.. TO participate
i'm the celebration OF the twenty-hfth an
niversary Of the First Presbyterian
church. of that place. which occurs on
Sunday. The Grace-Sreet pulpit viii be
filed by Rev. DR. Joseph r. Wilson sun
day morning and by Rev. ID. l.. Waltha.l
or nj
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Dropped Dead in the street

John Johnson. negro. aged % years,
who was employed by the y. III. Mayo
Tobacco Company, dropped dead at the
corner OF Seventh and Cary streets yes
terday. The Coroner viewed the remains,
but deemed an inquest unnecessary, as
the man had died of congestion Of the
lungs. Deceased lived In Manchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
True MN AGAINST nraJy.

CHARLOTTE. y. c.. December "a
The grand jury at tie present term OF
the Criminal Court returned a true bill
OF indictment for embszzlement against
Archibald Brady late cashier OF the
Loan and Savings Bank. The amount
involved Is between 5000 and $500 The
hnding was made on the testimony OF
Mr.. John Oates. the president OF the
bank. who submitted the books in evil
ienCp