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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
COLLECTOR FOWLE.
IFS Thought at Washington Rls konll
nation viii Be Confirmed.
.,n,IsLn FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
f. said 10 ne n Candidate with
sldentiaI Approvai-Mr. Cieve-
,.,o want. to Tr, for chub In the
ChIckahominy.

rAsuINcroN. D. c.. April ie.-
,s,eelal)-some Of the members OF the
VIRGINIA delegation in Congress and other
,,,-~,n,ans residing here are inclined to
10y that Mr. W. H. Fowie VIII retain The
.rce Of Internal Revenue Collector for
~. western District Of Virginia, 10
.,i,h he was appointed as the successor
- General Fiizhugh Lee. 1t Is not be-
,.,.oi bv those with whom have con-
,,rscl on the subject that the Virginia
,,,stors. or either OF them, will oppose
go confirmation of Mr.. Fowle. 1t would
,.r5lv be worth while. some Of them think
49, ,hcm 10 do so, and a great many in
IL, that no just grounds exist upon which
=, onposc his confirmation. His quail
,.,tions for the office are unquestioned.
-. no was the chief clerk under Collector
ssepherd during both of his. ;erms Of
once. and under General leo While he
was the incumbent.
There is every reason TO suppose that
,h. appolntmcnt OF Mr.. Fowlc was made
~, che instance Of General Zee. Of whom
,,r Fowle has always been warm
pol,ueal supporter, and that the Presi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

and the local talent was dependent a.
Itself for business, Mar corn Qp@ne9 q
% 1869 l-lc., sold between = - 49,
20 Sc. and closed at 80 i-suo J-9cs--1~>e.
higher than yesterday. Cash corn ~
quiet. and steady. II. s.
Oats declined without any pesceptlD1e
weakness. and rallied when 6rmne1s Wa
displayed IN wheat and corn. BuAnesS Ma
not OF the kind that attracts ettenQQlls
and the market moved along without Iuc{r
dent. May oats closed f-Sc. higher tneN
yesterday. Cash oats were steady. q.
Provisions. = Product was weak ON 5tp
own responsibility. and weak IA CONSIDER
Htion OF drop IN the hog market. frof9@~
sionai traders profess a lack OF confidence
In the merits OF provisions. and the gfus-
raj trade Is withouf courage TO COMBAT
the opinion. Business was light in vof>
ume, and unimpcrtant In character to-
day. Some buying orders for pork were
received before the close. the expectation
OF which caused that commodity 10 aq~
vance, but lard and ribs remained IN
their weak position. May pork closed
1-2c. higher than YESTERDAY. May lard
closed &c. lower. and May ribs i-zubc
lover. q
The leading futures ranged as follows:
,,nsrtn1. ftt ru,.sc. ioe,4. (io8fux
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
EDW. E. HALE, D. D.
GRAVE WORDS FROM A GREAT
MAN.
Give Them Their Due Weight If
You suffer froEi Nervous De-
b.Iity or Kindred Ailments.

Persons afflicted with nervous debility
or nervous prostration, with all the Ills
that follow-such as eleeplessness, i'm
na,red vieor OF body or mind dyspepsia,
iassitnde and wasted tissues-are, very
naturally, doubtful of relief. Doubt Is
one OF the symptoms accompanying their
maIady. They have tried so many So
called specifics they find 1t hard TO have
faitn in any. But when New England's
great son. DIR. Edward Everett Eaie'
famous everywhere as author. editor,
preacher essayist, and lecturer. tells the
afflicted that he knows of a remedy that
is what IL claims to be doubt disappears.
Dr. Hale has made the following an
noGncement, after careful inquiry and In
the fun knowledge OF what his words
mean. The announcement Is from the
office OF the Boston Commonwealth toi
which DIR. Hale is editor-in-chieD. bears
dsfe of December %, 1895, and reads thus:
81 have been much interested In the
Kola nut as a tonic. In Africa, where the
Kola or Guru nuts grow. the natives eat
the fresh nuts 10 prevent hunger. thirst,
and exhaustion. For some years the
medical profession has given Kola mich
attention because OF It's medicinal quail
ties. but heretofore the difficulty has been
An getting the fresh nut In an available
preparation, so as to retain the medicina'
properties. This difficulty Is now over
come by that remarkable establishment.
the Eureka Chemical ard Manufacturing
company, Of La Crosse. Wis, which has
mt upon the market very efficient and
highly approved preparation. am as
snred by q careful inquiry among leadins
physicians and personal friends, who have
used a. and in whom l nave the utmost
confidence. that DIR. charcofs Kola Ner-
vine Tablets are Invaluable N Insomnia
and all nervous diseases.
EDWARD u. HALE"
Fifty cents and II per box zone months
treatmenp. See DR.. fcharcots name on
box. Kola booklet free. All drnssists
or sent direct, EUREkA CHEMjcAi.
a. MANUFACTURING COMPANY. La
crnsa Via and Boston. Mas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
RESTRAINED HER.
xv.rm sprinr.. Bath County.

WARM SPRINGS. VA. April l6.--(Spe'
cial.) 1.-THE County School Board met yes
terday. 1t was decided TO ask the Board
OF Supervisors for levy OF 10 cents on
the NO0 to be used for school purposes.
No third-grade teachers certificates will
be issued hereafter Those who cannot
make the second grade Will rank as as
s,stant teachers. The trustees OF the
school are TO be allowed u.5o per day for
attendance on County School Board meet
ings.
Mr.. Fred. Sterry. manager Of the Hot
springs. has returned from Florida,
where he has been managing the Palm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY.
CLEARINGHOUSE Association of Richmond
RIchmnnd Va April 10. 1895.

Clearing House Association of Richmond,
Richmond. Va. April 10, 1895.
AT MEETING OF THE CLEARING
HOUSE ASSOCIATION OF RICHMOND,
VA, held on March u. 1896. 1t was unani-
mously agreed TO accept the provisions OF
the law in relation to the SATuRDAN
TAJF-HOIJDAY. and, I'm accordance
Herewith, the banks represented In the
Clearing House Association will close on
SATURDAYS AT II O'CLOCK on and
after MAY /, 1896.
The attention Of the public Is called TO
the law regulating the Saturday Half
Holiday. which provides that all paper
dated on or after May /. 1896 maturing on
n Saturday, is payable before II o'clock on
such Saturday. and paper maturing on
SUNDAYS heretofore payable on the Sa-
turday preceding), may be paid on the
succeeding Monday.
Patrons of the banks can obtain copies
of the law upon application to their re-
snectiye banks. JOHN $. EI.LETT.
President.
J. w. Sinton, Secretary. ap 17-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
WKINLEY AND LAMB.
Endorsed by the sixth District Re
publican Convention.

ROANOKE. VA, April 16.-(Special)-
The Republican convention of the Sixth
Congressional District met here this af-
ternoon, and elected delegates to st.
Louis instructed for Mckinley for Presi-
dent
Allan I. Hairless was made chairman OF
the body and Floyd Gray, OF Bedford,
secretary.
1t was expected that there would be a
fight for one place in the st. Louis con-
vention, but this was averted by the with
drawal of Brack Stovall. James McLaugh-
lin. ex-postmaster of Lynchburg, and
Everett Sproul. OF this city, were elected
the delegates without opposition. Brack
Stovall was nominated for presidential
elector. The proceedings were harmo-
NOUS I'm the main, but there was some
short sparring among the colored dele
gates over the election of alternates.
Colonel Lamb was endorsed as state
chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT EUsf'
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices or Money, Bonds, Stocks
Grain. Tobacco, Cotton, Cattle,
Country Produce, &c- Foreign
and Domestic.

NEW YORK, April 16-The feature OF
speculation at the Stock Exchange to-
day was American Sugar, which sold up
to 125 rs, the best figure attained since
the current bull campaign set In. There
were no new developments 10 account
for the further rise in the stock. Brokers
credited with acting for inside interests
were again heavy buyers. The rise was
stimulated by purchases for the short
account. Near the close there were
sales to realize profits, and a reaction
to i25Gl25 IL took place.
Tobacco was less prominent, and ranged
between 6Sq69 3-S, closing at 6S1-2.
General Electric was weak, and fell
from 81 "a to 50 7-s. The stock lacked
support throughout, Notwithstanding
statements that the annual report will
show a surplus OF $4,000. Chicago Gas
was also heavy, and fell to 60.
The railway list developed greater
strength than OF late, and better prices
were recorded. London sold some ST.
Paul, but bought Louisville and Nash
Vile; the local commission houses were
buyers Of the Changers, Louisville and
Nashville. and the low-priced issues.
An important development was the In
aulry for railway and miscellaneous
bonds, nearly 100000, par value, chang
ing hands at advancing figures. For
eign houses were buyers of the low
priced mortgages. In the late dealings
a disposition to accept profits in the In
dustrias was manifested, but the railway
list held firm.
The total sales were 1891 shares in
Guiding &C. 400 Sugar. 1880 St Paul, 800
Missouri Pacific, and 700 Burlington and
Quincy. Net changes show gains or
l-4nl 3-S per cent, outside OF Sugar, which
advanced lis per cent.
Bonds were active and strong. The
sales footed up S2.iGS,OOc.
Treasury balances: Coin. Si27. 253. 7O5; cur
rency, $Ss.329.2l9.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at Las 1-2: last
loan at IL, and closed offered at 1-2;
prime mercantile paper, l-2a6 per cent.
Bar silver, 81 SIS; silver at the board
dull.
Sterling exchange very dull. with actual
business In bankers bills at siG 3-4qS4.Ss
for sixty days, and $i.SS l-2usiS3- for
demand; posted rates. Sass i-2nA.S9 IL;
commercial bills, $4.s6 3-4GsI.S7 IL.
Government bonds higher. State bonds
ouIet Railroad bonds strong.
STOCK QUOTATIONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
REPUBLIC OF CUBA
s2.OoO.OOO
sIx PER CENT GOLD BONDs.

Sealed proposals will be received until .
o'clock T. NJ, April 3, 1896, at the office
of the treasurer, No. 1s2 Water street,
New YORK city, for the purchase OF all
or any part OF 100000 Republic of Cuba
6 per cent Gold Coupon Bonds, being a
portion Of an issue of $l0.06OOo authorized
by the Cuban Government, principal and
interest payable IT. the cities OF Habana
or New York.
The recitals in the bond make the prin-
cipal due ten years after the evacuation
of the Island of Cuba by the Spanish
forces. the republic reserving the right TO
take up and pay said bonds at any In
terest period, at the face value thereof:
and pledges all revenues to the payment
of principal and interest. Denominations,
81 coo 800 800 and so.
The Coupons are payable on the first
days of April and October of each year,
with the understanding that payment OF
same may be deferred until six months
after the evacuation. OF Cuba by the
Spanish forces, and are receivable for
taxes in proportion of one fifth.
All proposals must be sealed and en-
dorsed IBID FOR BONDS" Proposals
for All or A part of the above issue at
anv price will be taken into consideration,
huf The right is reserved to reject bids
,,rder 80 per cent. of face value
IIfRTHER PARTICULARS MAILED
Upon APPLICATION.
II. ,. GUERRA. Treasurer,
M. 1872 water street, New York City,
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
TWO BANKS SUSPEND.
The First National and the Liberty
Savings at Bedford city.

BEDFORD CITY. VA, April l6.-(Spe-
cial.)-The First National Bank here sus'
pended payment this morning at ~
o'clock. and a short time after the
Liberty Savings Bank also closed It's
doors. Since January LIST there has
been a continuous run on the First Ma
tional. during which time about $1,000
of deposits have been withdrawn.
The bank officers have made brave
fight. but were unable 10 realize on the
assets sufficiently TO meet the rapid
Withdrawals The actual status of the
hank is not yet fully known, but 1t is
believed that, after some delay, deposit
ors will be paid in full.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
ROANOKE DEMOCRATS.
List of Municipal Candidates Closed.
Case of sunstroke.

ROANOKE, VA. April ie.-tSpecial)-
The list Of candidates for the Demo-
cratic primary Saturday has closed. There
is only one candidate for Mayor. r. Nc
Clelland, and he will be the nominee.
There are lively contests for all the
other places.
The hardware firm OF Nelson & Myers
will shortly erect handsome brick busi-
ness house three stories high for their
own use on Campbell avenue. east in
rear OF the Terry building.
Summer heat has prevailed here to-day,
and w. A. Vowel. employed by Con-
tractor Wilson on the new public building.
suffered sunstroke about noon. His con-
dition IS not serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

Beach Hotel for the winter. His family
are 10 follow Saturday. He was accom-
panied by Mr.. r. A. Watson. proprietor
Of Nimrod Hall, the huntsman's and
f1sherman's paradise. Of Bath county
me season Is already opened there. with
a few guests.
Mrs. J. T. McAilister In expected home
Saturday from Staunton. where she has
been spending the past week.
The farm OF A. q. Rowan. prominent
farmer of this section. was sold under
decree OF court Tuesday TO John w. Me-
cuffin, for $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, April TO- 1876.
No auction offerings on Change to-day.
Private sales: Wrappers, Z; filters, 70;
scrap, (; dark leaf. 9. Tugs, II; Burnley, 4;
Total, 81 hogsheads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites, s., s73.43; tobacco. $l,721.i6. Total. So
7O0.59
No loose sales to-day. but Shelburne's
warehouse will have a large sale of both
bright and sun-cured tobaccos to-mor-
row, old and new. There will also be
nice line of sun-cured tobaccos offered
on Change tomorrow.
Mr.. II. X. Victor returned to the city to-
day. after four months absence in Ger
many. He says all the markets there are
very much overstocked. and business is
very duh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
scriou. Cutting ARRAY.

WARSAW, VA. April 16.-(Special)-
News has Just reached here OF a serious
cutting ARRAY which took place at Kill
marnock, Lancaster county, I'm which Sam
Carter was seriously cut with razor
just below the ribs by Robert Randall.
The parties In the affair are both colored.
and had been drinking quite freely. when
they got into an alteration. with the
above result. Carriers condition = con-
sidered critical. Randall is now In jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
windsor Notes.

WINDSOR, n. c.. April 16.-(Special.)-
More than a dozen people have died OF
pneumonia near Spring Hill church
within the last ten days.
The Artesian well here has proved a
failure. One hundred and fifty feet OF
pipe was sunk Yesterday the machinery
refused TO work, and 1t was abandoned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
The Rack, the Thumbscrew, md the
boot

were old-fashioned instruments OF torture
long since abandoned, but there Is a tor
mentor who still continues to agonize the
Joints. muscles, and nerves of many Of
us. The rheumatism, that inveterate foe
To daily and nightly comfort, may be
conquered by the timely and steady use
Of Hostetter's Stomach Btters. which
likewise eradicates neuralgia. bilious.
f1nlarial, bowel, stomach, and nerve
complaints
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
SECURITY BONDS OF EVERY DE-
SCRIPTION.
THE AMERICAN, BANKING AND
MORE CITY.

THE AMERICAN, BANKING AND
TRfJST COMPANY. OF BALTI-
MORE CITY.
Capital tpaid upl 500, 600
s25. 600 deposited with the State Urea
sarer for the protection OF Virginia bond
Issues surety bonds for state. county.
ard employees OF banks, bankers. corpora
tons. manufacturers. merchants. societies.
Accented as sole surety by the United
States Government ON bonds OF all OH
c'ats and employees. Approved by the
state Of Virginia as sole surety on bond
Of EXECUTORS. administrators. guardians
trustees. receivers, assignees, committees
&c and In all other cases In which bonds
are required. The cost OF fiduciary bond
e. lawful charge against the estate il
protects. Guarantees the fulflment Of
coh, .vn,id be pleased TO confer or corre-
spond with persons desiring % give fidelity
BONDS q GfEoRGE d. PLEAsANTs.
General Agent for virsinis.
a. o9.od Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
worL wiIn Soon negin.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. April TO-
(Special.)-The plan OF Mr.. Huggin, Of
Roanoke, has been adopted by the con-
gregation as the one to be used In the
construction OF the Presbyterian church
here. Work on the handsome structure
will begin very soon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

Richmond. Va. April ls. 1896.
Quotations.--Wh 7sqslc. (:
mixed, 7SnSlc.: shortberry, TnSlc.; No. z
red, Sic. Corn-White Virginia, Sc: No.
2 white, s6 l-2a37c.: No. 2 mixed, 36fI
IS 1-2c. Oats-No. 2 mixed, rs lie: No. 3
mixed. "a 3-4c.; winter-seed. 26d2sc. Rye,
43ai6c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
TRIAL OF HARMON.
His Daughter Testifes-The blood
stains on the Floor.

His Daughter Testlfies-The BLOOD
stains on the Floor.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, April 16.-
(Special)-In the trial of Taylor Harmon
(coloreO, continued during to-day in the
County Court, the daughter of the ac-
cused testified. She said that Thompson,
who was murdered. was at her father
cabin on the night OF the Killing ana
was drunk. Her father ana young
Tnompson left the cabin together, and
nothing had occurred to disturb their
friendly relations. She accounted for
the blood-stains on the cabin-foor and
under It by saying that her father was
drunk on Saturday night. and his nose
bled ON the floor on Sunday. and that a
hog that was being butchered got away
and ran unler the house after Its throat
was cut.
IN REBUTTAL.
In rebuttal OF this witnesses testimony
three persons swore that she had said
In their presence that Thompson did not
feel the fire that night.
IL will be remembered that the theory
of the prosecution Is that Thompson was
murdered at Harmon's cabin. and bis
body conveyed to Whites store and the
store set on fire 10 hide the crime.
RESTRAINED HER.
II was also In the testimony that this
girl phoebe Harmony had said that her
father had told her not to say that
Thompson was at his cabin that night,
and that when the store was seen to be
burning she had wished TO make an out
cry. but her father restrained her. say
ing he had just come from there. and
might be suspected OF setting the build
ing on fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
THE BEST
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need II most to wake up your Liver. A
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FOR THE BLOOD take SIMMONS
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any other medicine, and there IS no other
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Be sure you get it.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE. MD. April is Virginia
century bonds. % 7-sQa bid; baltimore ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

LONDON MONEY! MARKET.
LONDON. April 1s.--Bar silver 30 ls-ie:
ConsoIs. flo 1916 for mony, ana
Ill for the account.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

'Quoss,sas are for bonds maturing in not
less than ten years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

dent. having made the appointment. will
stand by It, on the other hand. II is
contended that neither Senator Daniel
nor Senator Martin would oppose Fowle's
appointment. just because he was a
supporter OF Fitz. Lee. IL IS also said
ly those who take this view Of the case
that there is nothing in the record OF MIR.
Towie which could be advanced as an
objection to his qualifications for the
office. II is believed that he will retain
the place. and that no fight Will De made
against his confirmation.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-11-12

Mr.. J, E. DeSabier and family
returned from Chattanooga last
week.
Lee Lasater called on his best
girl Wednesday night.
Calvin and William Alder went
to South Pittsburg last week.
Dennis Harris and John Springs
were out fox hunting last Thurs
day night.
Our little, Curly>headed, blue.
eyed Laurence Lasater says there
is no place like just over the river.
3. B. Lasater went to South
Pittsburg last week.
Mrs. T. R. Harris and little con
Herbert have been visiting friends
and relatives at East End.
Mrs. Tom Lasater has been sick
for some time but is better now.
Miles Merit and Dan Ferguson
were huntingin Springdale Thurs
day night.
Wiley Spangler says his baby
boys name is Mckinley.
w. J. Harris was off horse swap
ping last week.
Laurence Lasater and Miss Ber-
tina Alder attended church at Se-
quachee last Sunday.
Avis Brown, of Brownsville,
called in Springdale last week. He
has just erected a new barn here.
j. Z. De Sablier called in Browns
vile this week
CATHARINE,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-11-12
Save The Children.

When children are attacked with
cough, cold and Group, DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup will prove quick and
sure cure. Mr.. Elmer E. Baker,
BlandOn, Pa, writes: 1--WE have
used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for cough,
cold and Group, and found it the best
cough medicine and cure for these
affections. We never run out of it,
but always keep it on hand" DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup is sold everywhere
for Is cents. Insist on having 1t.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-11-12
VICTORIA.

Rev. R. S. Umberger preached at
Bethel Sunday.
Rev, John Sweeny will preach at
Sardis next Sunday.
Byron Tatom, of Jasper, was in
the city Sunday.
Miss Rittie Morrison and Mr..
Station were married last Tuesday.
Mrs. B. B. Rodgers, who has
been sick for some time. is slowly
recovering.
Miss Kate Kewis will enter Pry-
or Institute Monday next.
Mrs. J. B. Martin was visiting in
Jasper last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Mamie Alley, of Jasper,
was visiting relatives here last
week.
Confidence is restored and a Ger.
tain young lady got FIVE cents
worth Of it at the Peoples Store
Saturday.
l think that "Wood KnoCker'
had better change to Truth
KnoCker" since all the truth was
knocked out of the notes from this
place last week.
Prof. Hunter was here last Satur
day looking after the inter SITS of his
school. Prof. Hunter is a mover
and deserves the patronage of the
people Of the Sequachee Valley.
Last Thursday at $50 p. M,
Miss Meta Lewis and Mr. J. H.
Harris were married at the resi-.
dence of the brides father, &. w.
Lewis.-[The News offers Congrat.
ulatiOns, but no cake has turned
up yet,-EDs,
EN- GRAY.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-11-12
Cash For Composers.

o. X. Houck & Co.. music deals
ers of Memphis, Tenn, acting uns
der the endorsement and in the in
terest of the Tennessee Centennial
Exposition, which is to be held a.:
Nashville, during 1897. offer prize
of $4,000 in cash for the best orr
iginal composition fOI the piano in
the form of march, the winning
composition to be published as the
Tennessee Centennial Prize March,
and during the exposition 10000
souvenir copies will be given away
at their piano and organ exhibit in
the Commerce building. The litb-
ograph title page will contain a
birds eye view of the exposition
grounds, and at the top of each
page of music will be an original
design of enc of the buildings.
Manuscripts will be received up to
Jan. 1, and award of judges an,
nounced on January 10, 1897. For
full information address Publish.
ing Department. o. G. Houck & Co
Memphis, Tenn,