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much made for the play as the play IL for
them, and the opportunities In the piece
for fun making are most happily taken
advantage OF by all. The stage settings
are very neat and appropriate.
MIR. Hilliard is so great favorite here
and he makes his part OF the husband
with rather wild past 80 thoroughly
entertaining that he charms his audience
and they appreciate his manner and his
many effective qualities for the part OF
"Dick Swift" AS David Swift, tho the
illogical student. Theodore Babcock is
decidedly amusing. His idea OF the part
IL irresistibly funny and his reception of
the many hard knocks he receives In an
unappreciating company are marked by
n meekness OF manner that doesn't win the
sympathy OF the audience, but does
divide the honors very fairly with al the
Others IN the cast. Cecil Butler as
Smiley. a man about town, makes about
oil that Is possible out OF not very
strong character. Harry Rogers IL an
effective schemer in the part OF Gold.
stein, and In the scene with the adven-
turess, really his wife, he does some work
that ADDS not little O. the fipish OF the
production.
The part ot the adventuress. Bertha
Dacre, taken by Miss Ffolliott, IL one OF
the most important In the comedy. and
TO II she gives much attention. express.
ION and naturalDess. Frances White
house AZ the maid servant IL at home In
ner parts and makes every scene in which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14
bumped Into the Monterey.

WASHINGTON. April .4.-Captain Lud-
low Of tho Monterey has reported to the
navy department the collision on Sunday
between his vessel and a 3000-ton Swedish
merchant marine. The Monterey was
lying at anchor ut the time In Puget
Sound. The Swedish steamer struck the
warship on the starboard dead abeam,
denting in one plate below the water-line
and knocking of three riyet heads. the
Swedish steamer was reported to be In
danger of sinking at the time OF sending
the dispatch. The Swedish steamer has
been libeled for repairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14

that OF a clubman who in the brief alb
sence Of his wife returns to some of his
old habits and but for the timely arrival
OF his wife would have again fallen VIC
tim to woman whose qualities OF man
ner and enIivened fancy are all put az
threads in the net meant to catch VIC
Tins and pretty thoroug hly ransack their
wallets or bank accounts, not in the
highway manner, but In more finished
IL equally etficacious manner. While the
lost "a hours prove quite annoying, one
cannot fail TO see that they were hours
that in the end brought not unmixed
evil.
Much depends in this comedy on the
players, and II would be, perhaps, a very
ordinary affair were not all the scenes in
terpreted by clever people, but Mr.. Hill
lard and his associates are apparently as
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Secretary Morton's Comment.

PORTLAND, Ne, April 14.--A few days
ago III. Il. Farmham, one of the managers
of the New England fair, wrote Secretary
of Agriculture Morton, and suggested
that an exhibit OF all the seeds that con-
gresham has the right to distribute, II
shown at tie New England fair, would be
interesting. In reply, Mr.. Morton said
the exhibit might be made If the Maine
congressman would furnish the seeds.
"How long the government will continue
to distribute thousands OF dollars worth OF
common seeds TO few people at the ex-
pense OF the many, am unable to say, "
wrote Secretary Morton. "But 1t Is a
crying evil, aud the custom should be
abolished
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Westminster Theater.

Flynn and Sheridan's new City Sports
Company Is the attraction for the week
at the Westminster Theater and the COM
pany was greeted with large audiences
yesterday afternoon and evening. Since
the last appearance of this company here,
several strong and pleasing features have
been added and all OF the old favorites
have been retained.
The program begins with a comedy
entitled, "McGuire's Reception" in
which the old Providence favorite, Crissie
Sheridan, appears as Mrs. Mcclure and
is assisted by comedian, John Flynn,
Bobby Mack and Larry Smith. The COM
edy Is replete with songs, dances and
funny situations. This is followed by an
olio, which includes the four Nelson Sis
ters who are remarkable acrobats, and
their performance is seldom equaled by
male performers. Then there is Bobby
Flynn and John Mack, In aRIrish sketch
that Is interesting; Gus Campbell and
g. Beard in a musical turn which Is made
up of new ideas and in which they show
that they are musicians as well as come
dians.
Alice Wren and Minnie DAILY, known
as the two comets, sing number OF
catchy songs. Larry Smith and Mamie
Champion appear in a pleasing acrobatic
sketch, and Miss Emma Carus, who is
possessed OF pleasing voice, sings a
number OF popular songs. Lille Lam
caster, and Gertie Collins, one OF the
leading attractions OF the company, are
seen in grotesque dance, and 1t Is safe
to say thst they have no equal in their
particular line. Besides all of this there
Is corps of pretty girls who appear In
songs, dances and marches and in q, bal
let and living pictures from every day
life. The program Is entirely free from
anything unobjectionable and was enjoy-
ed at the performance yesterday by
goodly number OF ladies. The same pro-
gram will be repeated every afternoon
and evening during the week.
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REFRIGERATORS.


ErGIN, Ills, April l4--Miss Mary Lin
nett OF Chicago shot and killed Miss Eliza
beth Trowbridge Of this city and then
killed herself last evening The double
tragedy took place in the principal resi-
dence street OF the city, and when the
police reached the spot both girls were
found lying dead on the sidewalk In n pool
of blood. Miss Linnett. some two years ago,
conceived singular liking for young
woman in Chicago. and attempted to take
her life because she would not live with
her. She was sent to the insane hospital
here, and was discharged from the snstitu-
ton as cured. Miss Trowbridge was an
attendant at the hospital and had charge
of Miss Linnett, who became passionately
attached to her. Her great regret In leav-
ing Elgin was that she must leave her
friend behind
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THE NEW ENGLAND R. R. co
Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to March 10, 1896.

Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to March 10, 1896.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows;
For Boston-5:5oa a. m.; l2ivJ M RkfChS n;es
p. M; 6;25 p. m
wALPoLE-5i5o q. M; 400 m.
FRANKLIN--5;50a a. m. 1910 m, $500, a
MLFCRD-5i50 a. m; 1880 m, $50 p. m
ARLaNGToN--i2.G .G5. 5i3s, 6 30 pm.
WEST ARLlNGToN-l2ss5, b:39, $50 .. m
kNI0HTsNILLE--i2'o sass, 6iS). 'li;io p. m
"AYLAND PARKzE s:ao. rsico a. m. 1905
F42i, F5: r. 6s35, f7;l5. F'sil 10 p. m
NATIcK, RIVER POINT. cENTREvILLB
WAsHINoToN-6:4o,s 300 a M I.:oa asa. o:5s.
ESQ, '7.l5 'fil;i0 y. m
cRANsroN. oAKLAwN--s:io $500 O. M 1905
fi2j. 5:3s, $3.50. 7;i5 '-il;l0 .. m
PONTIAC, ARCriO-ts;so a. M. l?;os, 4;25, 5iss,
6:3o. II 7lS ''lliiop. m
oUIDNICK--siao. a. N; 1905 5.3s. ESQ, F7al
ANTHoNY-o;to, $500 q M, i2i;6. 4.7S. 5ss3, eisl
7;l5. ''ll;iO p. m.
COVENTRY, srERLtNG-sS 800 a. m, 4.aL
7;i6 D. m.
SUMMIT. GREENE, oNEco, Moosup. PLAIN
FlELD-e'4o. $780, q. M; 4,2S 7l5 p m
JEwETT CITY, CANTERBURY. SCOTLAND.
VERSAILLES. BALTIC SOUTH wINDHAM
t;4o, 800 a. mi tia5, 1;ls p. IN.
wiLLIMANTIC-e;io 800 A. M; f;2b, 7ns p. IN
HARTFoRD-si4o. $500 a. M 4;25, 7;i5 p. IN.
F1sHRILL& q NEWBUR0--9.0o a. m
NoRwICH-6so. $500 q. m; 4sas, 7.i5pm
WATERBURY. DANBURY-sios a. NJ.
: CHICAGO AND THE WEST VIA NEwBURd.
AND ERIE RY-s;oo A. m
PAsCoAo AND INTERMEDIATES STATIONS
t;iS. sisJa m; iii1, s;9'. and .'Iislb p. m
Returning leave Pascoag at 6.2j 7i2S A. m,
i2's0. rs and 80 100 1. m.
All trains 'eave from west end OF Union Depot
Providence.
''saturdays only Tsioys on notice
W.R HABcocK, q. P.A
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Chaos May Result.

LONDON, April 14.-The st. James Ga.
zette, referring to the Importance Of the
Canadian election, says IL apprehends that
II the principles Of federal control and
justice for the Catholics OF Manitoba are
reasserted, the difficulty will he ended.
IN, however, the verdict Is partial and
obscure, the Conservatives will not have a
strong majority, chaos will follow, the
constitution will be unavoidable, and
Canada will be divided by the sword Of
eectarian strife.
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Tn tho wnd and wooily west.

CAERoLLToN, Mo. April l4.-George
Taylor, who escaped Saturday night. 10
days before the day set for his execution
for the brutal murder OF the Meeks family,
is still At large, with little chance Of being
recapturcd His brother William is still
I'm jail, which Is heavily guarded. Deputy
Sheriff shelton, fearing ON attempt 60
lynch the prisoner, has ordered the LOCAL
militia company TO be In readiness TO act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14
Lothrop's Opera House.

There is double bill at Lotbrop's
opera houss this week, OF which there
seemed to be no lack OF commentator
by yesterdays audiences. The main at
traction, IL either may be properly so
styled, Is humorous comedy, entitled,
"The Surprise Party" OF which the cast
is given above. IL includes some well
known and well worn favorites. This is
preceded by an original skit called,
"The WATTS Luck especially arranged
for the six talented Ripehart Sisters and
calculated to set of their cleverness in
clogs, jigs. reels, tambourine, dancing
fancy and buck dancing, serio- comic
songs, negro songs and parodies, inter
spersed with funny dialogue.
The result OF such a program Is one
continuous round Of enjoyment for the
audiences which nearly fill the pretty
playhouse, and, added TO these, the ex-
cellent music, costuming and stage set
ting make the enjoyment complete
There will be the two usual perform
ances daily and the school children are
not TO forget about the Saturday matt
nee.
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Cleaned out by Indian Rebels.

CRY OF MEXICO April ii-A telegram
from Oaxaca City states that the rebel In
dians. at the town of Juquela, killed oil
the town councillors. schcolteachers,
local priest, chief Of police and the tele-
graph opefator--in fact, every one holding
u government place. Tho people are In
terror. and the troops have been sent for
the relief of the town
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14
Doesn't Want Staten Island.

ALBANY, April 1.-THE message OF
Mayor Strong Of New York, vetoing the
greater New York BILL was read In the
senate last night. The mayor is opposed
to the admission of Staten Island In the
greater New York, and while he believes
that consolidation should be effected, he
believes the present bill is not satisfactory
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14
Missionaries May Remain.

LONDON, April IA. Under Secretary
Curzon was asked yesterday regarding the
trade of the sultan cxpelling the Protest.
ant and Catholio missionaries from Asia
Minor. Mr.. Cnrzon said that the United
States charge d'offaires Mt Constantinople,
MIR. Riddle, had been informed by the
Turkish government that the trade cx.
pelling the missionaries had been repealed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14
Minor Matter. Considered.

wAsnIxeToS, April H--At the instancs
Of Mr German. tho senate Yesterday dc.
terinired ~ open the publication OF the
Patent Onicc Gazette TO general competi.
tion. The house spent the day transact
Ing business relating TO tho District Of
Columbia. Several bills were passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14

HuSr1SGrov. w. Va. April it-Rob
srt McCov, the Lincoln outlaw. who Tor n
week has bvcn pursued by posse, waS cap.
tured here yesterday 10y Deputy United
States Marshal Hamptos while en- route
to Ohio. he IL member OF the HATFIELD,
McCny saus.
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Killed Hia Wika.

MAprsoSvTLLE, KY, April IA negro
named Henry Edmunds, who had no,
been living with his wife, slipped into her
home, and after abusing her, shot her to
death The woman's sister ran to her aid
and Edmunds shot and dangerously
wounded her. Edmunds made his escape.
Excitement is at high pitch.
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A Prolific lBoyiue.

AMEsnURy, Mass, April IA. - John
Woodman yesterday killed COW for q
Mr.. Roby OF this town. and on opening
her found Ave perfectly formed calves
three bulls and two beifcrs. They were
supposed TO he about four or five months
advanced. DR.. Cooper will take means to
preserve them. No such thing was ever
heard OF here before.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14
Getchell Confesaea.

CONCORD. Mass, April li.--Bert Getchell
OF Boston was arrested yesterday on the
charge Of setting fire to tho Hastings
house and barn In West Acton, on March
%. by which tho loss was $4,000. Getchell
made "a confession and was held In $1,000
10 the grand jury. Getchcll was married
four weeks ago.
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settled For rhlrty.riy. Hundr.d.

KRENE N. H.. April l4-The case Of d.
C. Howard, administrators. vs. the Fitch.
burg railroad, which involved the Instant
death OF three persons a, the wster-street
crossing In January, lsss, has been set.
tied out Of court by tho railroad paying
the total sum OF $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14

PHrLApELYHrA, April All grades Of
refined sugars advanced e cent yesterday
with the exception OF Nos. IA ayd Is,
which advanced lie cent. The rise Is
caused by tho general decrease In tho raw
material and tho fact that there is no Gu
ban sugar coming 20 this country
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14
For the wrirh, Monument.

Boston, April Hilary Wright day
was observed In the baseball world yester-
day. In commemoration Of this favorite
player and manager, baseball games were
played In all the principal cities of the
country. The proceeds will be used 10
construct n monument In memory OF
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she appears brighter. The quaint parts
OF Mrs. Churchill and Mary Churchill, by
Miss Sydney Cowell and Miss Eleanor
Grey, were well played. The same Dill
will be given all the week.
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NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN and
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
Time tables giving full Information
as to local and through train service
may be obtained at Providence sta
tion and stations below.
TRAIN SERVICE FROM PROVIDENCE,
PROVIDENCE DIVISION.
Corrected 70 Mareh>s. iSsa


Corrected 70 Maroh>s, issa
BOSTON ss' ;.; sss ss.'' io.ss :s' iiis sS' Tsa s
s Isl; s ios I.'I m ' s1adsgsss ss s;s bsas s1s ss 3
sS ig;te rispS M; 1880 a:so o S;ss S;zo I;aI sS,
Square staiiOn sis'Ss bis:cs sis % 500 s;cS. % eosa
:ss ss sS siss :s s s 49, 'S go 20 S iso sss s
ATfLGBoRo-s:oS. 700. 7:4s sns sos 1880, n.l,
lolo. li;ls ,. m. sundays-6s56. s:ia io;ia
NosTh hTSIEsoRS ais9 t,s SS ssSS aSS so P N
s:iO, iin6 a m il:oi. $40, lis. 5.ss. ss2l ii2l
w, p m. sundaysm5,oo p. m -,.,,
NORWOOD and DEDHAM-7:ol sl5 a N,
AASssIHhp sse s s' sS Sss 10 So: s, 's $50 $40 sS;
i;2a. i:2o io'isp: M sundsys-bSiis. siiS' iO'is
Fitehburg and way stations s. s.i6 1000 a. m IL ol.
Lowell and way stations. S:4s. io,oo a. M AIS pm.
Taunton only s.ss iO:io p m sunday.
Siadlescro s;iSa m, is:oi s;as. s'ssp. m
Poips ON so Cane eos %' sis sa P m ,a,o s.a,
Cottage City. i2;o5 p. IN.
SAntaeket, i2:O6 p. m.
sTONINGroN DIVISION.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows for
NEW YoRK-ai;iS. .bi .2S m. daily. 1912 (exp.,,
eii:oz tiimitedj. i:is M; a;is s;os
NE% Yoak so' p Sa R sSslli scnns,ou Ln.-, rs,
49,. p m. daily except sunday.
PHlLADELPHIA. BALTIMORE and WASHING
TON via Hsrlem Rivsr-i0iia a. M. s;aO D. m
NEW RivEN-si.is bi %, a. m. cexp. daily, 7,5s
lxP d 9:ls texp.j,. sos daily SOS Cexn
NJ % %S9ilyl " ! s;ss na 5exp. daily Pm ,..rx ..n
lexp.) cii:o2 Oin isG), 5i:Is a. m lexp.), l;zo
al % Saoccmi ' SOS = M Ss tesp. daty, s.sop n
500 a. ~. saooom, sardrys only. $50 .. IN
wORCEsrER DIVISION.
Trains leave Providence as followsfor
wohoEsTEGIs;ia i.cd :, .sa se1pa .'so &scomh sJs @
Sexp. TO woonsoeken b'is doe exph s:oS
sundays1sso m. taeoom.,; $500 pm Ssoeou-y
MILLvlLLE 1850. $50. $40. ii:so a M. i'oS sssa
4i2o, 5;lj. $500 p. m.
sIacksToMs SMbNoT1oN@7sso nj OF 70 $50 s ,oas
ii:so. am.i ioO. AGO. a;oo. A:so. S;iS S;4'. 7.iI
sundays $50 a m; la;ob. $3.50. 500. 7oo $3.50 p m
wooNsocKET- 7iso. $40, silo, io.i6, 80
Am; loo. i:So' a'Sa AGO. 4iao S;is oia'' III.
Sundays $3.50. a. m. I2ic5. $3.50. 500. 700. $50 pm
WARREN AND BRISTOL BRANCH
Leave PROVIDENCE lIndla street Station for
$50 D. IN. tFall River oniyl
Sundays for Fall River s:55 O. m. ESQ p. m,
Warren and way stations e:45 7:t express $50 aad
1855 q. NJ. and i2,ao, 3:OS 4:20 lexpress), s;sa
ESQ. $50. and II 40 p m.
Sundays at e:6b a. m. and $3.50 d.
BRlSTOL-7:40 express $3.50, e:55 A. m. 1870. s:ol
s;2o. b:,c. $780, $50 and iisao ?. m sundays.
$3.50 a. m. $50 o. m.
Electric cars isave Exchange Place. Providence,
at $3.50. rs. sii5 and 94) a. M 1870. 2S.
4;06, 6:l5, sails and sos p. m Leave Market
Square at 10 p. m.
Sundays at 9's6 q. m. and 6.f5 p. m.
asieepins cars onIyi b coaches and sleeping
cars; ali parlor cars
GEO. L. CONNER, A. q. KENDALL
Isssr Traffic Manager. Gen1 Pass'r Agent
Il. q. ALLEN. Cen'l supt
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Providence Opera House.

Aneenquo. uo..............-.....Mr Mrs. IL. y. Phillips
falllsrd. .......... Charles 3. Wells
Earcela. a.......................... Josephine Hall
Matthew. ..................... James o. Barrows
nyeclntno. ................. margaret Gordon
Valet. ..........................Cl Claire Rodrigue
bDsy...-........-....... serRle 1raves
hose. se..,..................... Judith Bordesnx
1a1lmo.. mo................... ......Frank A. CCnnor
houlot. ........................Tu FULLY Marshall
nsstien ................... Frank DurnEt
EnInest. .s.................Frhnk A. CoDnor
notticeih. vaughan Glaeor
nronaru.. ..LouiS Hendricks
,viNorine. ;,,''...........'..'.,. Elaine Ellison
Rampant farce kept stable audience
IL the Providence Orera House merry last
evening. There were tiresome waits,
however, that gave the impression that
the performance dragged. To begin
with, there was tedious curtain raiser.
entitled "Too Happy by Halt" that
used up an hour of time with inconse-
quential matter that would be very APP
propriate for an amateur organization.
Ii had a good deal OF dialogue between
shallow -pated husband and a silly wife
that finally reconciled itself by barefaced
falsehooo.
After: this came the farce. said to be
new, and from the French, entitled.
"The Gay Parisians" just why this
adaptation should be so called is never
apparent No one would have objected
II the authors had declared it was az, epi-
sode In the life OF would-be gay To-
thario from East Providence out on a
lark.
A neglected wife make. a night of Il
with the husband OF a friend, and this
husband, who is very much under
his wife's thumb, plans for novel;
~ in the way OF supper and other
things at rather shady second
rate hotel. OF course, the husband of
the young wife turns up at the same
hotel, likewise n number of friends OF
both principals. The fun of the farce
consists OF Guiding detection, and after
several narrow escapes the festive couple
find repose at home by telling ali sorts of
stories to the other husband and wife who
get entangled in the mirth-proyoKipg
complications. "The Gay ParlsiansD in
the hands OF less competent players would
be atout an average entertainment. but
Mr.. Ferguson, who stands I'm the front
rank OF American comedians, is extremely
drolL he plays with remarkable natural
ness, ease and precision, and bis part Of
the work alone Is worth n visit to the
theater. He is delightfully."- refreshing
from beginning TO end. Mrs. Phillips is
likewise peerless In her especisl Geld. She
u one OF the most accomplished sold
ladies" on the stage in this country, and
her hne art was frequently I'm evidence
last evening. MIR. Barrows gave a vigor-
Gus, breezy and amusing performance,
and Josephine Hall looked pretty and
acted her part intelliRently. The other
characters were performed satisfactorily.
The same bill wiz be offered all the week.
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To say that the many patrons Of Keith's
Optra House last evening were well
pleased with tho product ion Of that spark.
ling aud lively comedy. "Jost - Hours. -
is but 40 repeat what their very earnest
expressions OF approval emphasized. The
cast II very good.
The story the comedy brings to view is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-14

TT,Iy stheoon m bs promise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
entIre eain hoInR lost. the close showInl

entire gain being lost. the close allowing
positive weakness.
May wheat opened at from 81 i-fQD S-Sc.'
and sold between 81 1-80sf and &C., noio-
Ing at So l-sc. bid-3-sc under YESTERDAY.
Cash wheat was firm and lie. hlghers
closing easy, with the futures.
Corn-The market for corn was IN
lethargic state, trade being light, and no
news OF Importance In circulation. Inc
course OF prices was similar TO that OF
wheat. the action being OF a perfuncaory
sort May corn opened ut ~ 5-sc., advsnc-
ed to % 3-4029 Use, declined TO, and closed
NJ % 5-sc.--a shade under yesterday. CASH
corn was firm. and i-4Q+c. per Dusnsi
higher.
Oats were quiet. The trade was light
and featureless Opening prices were easy
and lower. trmness following, but even
tually weakness prevailing, with the close
at decline from yesterday. sympathy
with wheat was clearly the leading In
iluence. Cash oats sold at an advance or
lac. over yesterday. the supply being
unequal TO the demand. The nominal close
however was esay.
Provisions-Offerine Of product were
not oppressive to-day, tho result being
that prices I'm this market were afforded
an opportunity OF revivinR. The run OF
hogs was light. and prices at the Yards
were up little. This helped 10 stimuiate
provisions 10 some extent. quite fair
recovery being noted. The gain was well
sustained throughout the session. May
pork closing 1-2Gl0c. higher than ycster-
day, May lard. 2 l-2N5c. higher, and
May ribs. bn7 l-2c. higher.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
opsains. nisnssI Lossi- clorns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
THAT LETTER OF MIR. MARTINS.
What He Says About Colonel Lamb
and the Stnfc Chnirmn u hIp.

The following is a copy OF the letter re-
Gently sent to Republican leaders through
out the State, asking that Colonel Lamb
be endorsed:
Norfolk, Va, March II, 1896.
Dear Sir: While Colonel Lamb is absent
delivering a lecture at the University OF
Virginia, to aid I'm the rebuilding of that
institution, l have thought TO TO % my
duty TO ask, II IL be compatible with your
Views In the premises, that you have reso-
endorsing the action Of the state COininl'-
tee in clccting him to the positions OF
State chairman OF the Republican party
and member OF the National Committee
from Virginia.
Colonel Lamb assumed these positions
under peculiarly embarrassing circum-
stances. with the party largely disOrsan-
tied from prolonged fnactiOn. and with
immediate attention required 10 pre-
pare for the various conventions called
throughout the state.
] can truthfully say that he has given
ND almost his entire time TO the per
Torrance Of the patriotic duties devolving
upon him I'm the acceptance OF these posi-
TONS and that he has drawn extensively
upon his own funds 10 bear the necessary
expenses of clerks. stenOgraphers, print
ing. postage, etc. and / believe that you
Will agree with me i'm saying that he is
entitled TO announcement in his efforts
10 again place the party on fighting
basis
Let me also urge upon you the i'm
pOrtance Of sending our very best men
conventions. Yours truly,
ALVAH w. MARTIN.
Member OF State Executive Committee or
Virginia.