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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-29

WINTER WEIGHT BLACK TWEED.
AN ENCEl.LENr WEAHER AND PHE,
N NON i-NAi: l!ARGAiN FOR THE MAN
TIDY. SUBSTANTIAL. Good SUR
TIL At WILL STAND THE KNOCKS
FOR EVERY DAY WEAR
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-29

INIt ABONE ME QIALITY OF THE
WAISTS USUALLY SOLD AT ANY
THING LIKE THIS BARGAIN PRICE
THOSE THAT KNOW y DOT OR TWO
ABoll'r GENUINE BARGAIN VALUES
MEEDN'T BE NuDGED ANY FUR
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-29

ED. THREE BUTTON CUTAWAY
Tx SHRUNK, SUBSTANTIAfI.Y
TRIMMED AND FAULTI.IsSSi.Y TAfi.-
9 OK DTiiROUGHOUT. NO MAN NEED
S = As THESE FOR GENERAL
HiIuI , ; n WEAR MD THERE is pos
IIlNlcLS NO BETTER WEARING;
CLOTH THAT CAN BE HAD AT ANY
i pKIG ,i, THESE SUITS ARE SOLD
STRiCTLY ON THEIR MERITS AND
THERE HAS NEVER YET BEEN ONE
PLACED ON THE BACK OF ANY MAN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-29

MHM FOR YOUNG MEN
PERFEcT FITTiNG''
MADE FROM MATERIAL THAI AT
n AZ p UfITii iI SEASON COULD NEVER
riiESE ARE FULL SUITS, Consist
lNG OF COAT. PANTS AND VESTS AND
10u CAN WAGER IL TO / THAT
a0uNE OFTEN PAID MORE THAN
SEMEN FIFTY FOR SUITS THAT bib
NOT LOOK BETTER NOR WEAR ANY
THING LIKE AS GOOD.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-29

TIiAN THE oRiGINAL. AND ALL / /.
SIZES TO AGE l6 ARE HERE. NO
TELLING HOW LONG THE QUAINT
Tf WILL HOLD-COME QUICK 1T IN
TERESTED.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-29

M $50 mn TWO STYLES OF
Eln EH UV5 NAVY BLUE AND
VI EHH DARK GREY TRI-
GM EHN COT IN CONNEC-
w 81 S1S TlON WITH \
BLACK CIIENIOT.
HEAVY WE!GliT. SOFT MELTON.
MADE IN SHAPES OF SACKS. DOU-
Bl.E-BREASTED INCLUDED. THESE
SUITS NEED NOTHING SAID IN
THEIR FAVOR-TIiEY SELL AT
SIGHT. THE AVERAGE MAN or Mild
DIE AGE AND LOTS OF YOUNGER
MEN. THAT THOROUGHLY APPRE-
ClATE y WELL MADE, CLEAN,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07


CHICAGO. ILL. Aug G.-ENoyudns
dealt ia ou che board ol lraue Suffered
from wtuNness ana depression to-uuy'
Ine feeling IL excavation was most pro
bounced towards TIE close, ana III Was
tUen that tne lowest prices were esiao-
nshed Inero wus no Disgusting the
TACT that confidence has peen hadiy shaken
by the recent failure oi the Moore bIoih-
ef. ana susiety over me hnaneih, out
COME ol Affairs on Tie local SlocN ~
change continues TO Dos felt Taken ODD
connection with this break 10 inc &c"
York stocks hut auucd Co thc dppientA-
sion. Holders oil wheat sold noerAI3
aud short sellers were disposed TO heip
ATOMS declining values. statistical news
and crop reports carried ntile weight
Al the opening or thc market sympathy
Wtth lo a,cuIng corn prices Was ule
rromutut iuci0r. uut later tue tone Nar
uta,Denaeut of that September wheat
,,.--.d from asIlc. 10 5~it &C.. declined TO
,l,.,Dt. ~ rfrLc.--c. per uushel
''.' 30 t'r..... cash wheat MAS
lv"1' 'i'"- w. ',s,. t,,sf.i lower
"r"N any "'-o F.i.f came ia the
'oi H- ,,,-,.ti,-, ..ffaIr tbis morn
ROM a. a., -''' 'f. @,,.,',nr ID hem raid
lii-. I'',"- ia INC. -i.Inrcd snglnl,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

Nrw YORK Aur. G-Flour steady and
ofifcl Southern u0ur duh ana STEADY
,i''',,,o, A. fnir extra. Sg.pOu20O, good
49,. ~. ~ e,vt.l .,p
AfI,at a.,Iet and easier: T. %. D.. 0lisc.
o,rio's -v,ere faJry active audcl0scd
"''.A ~, 0rio.cr. ,.,sc.
torn moro active ana lower closing
nff9 80 = 2O.c. elevator. 81 4c. auoat
0nfions were dni aud weak al js4l1sc.
otrIue. AUGUST Zgtc., September, ooi4c.i
49, r,,.., and arfn OPTIONS easier.
A,.,,,,.t BIO s.nteiuisr. Z1i~c., October,
.,,,i .---.1 lrio.-. 40. = 2sH23i4c.. No.
? ,.tfte Zoo. mixed western. z5tau-it4c.
"'''' 80 @',I ot,rf. shiupIg.. OZau
a.. ,,,.I ~, choice mc.0>I.0U
NJ r,f.t. domestic fleece lGry2c.,
,n 800
fI. Z and steadv. family 5000
i''i tu.'' "'- ',t,.,,1 a. h.rf huins
o.,". oN'i" M ,',.'i-' iierred beef quict
'.' Civ, l,t,. enfra, india mess. Sll.OO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
coon TEMPLARs' PICNIC.


tlou IN htchifnDutE.
BOYDrON. VA. Aug. 6.-spcciai-A
handsome picnic was given yesterday at
Union chapel, near chase city, under he
auspices OF the Independent order or
Good Templars. A large crowd Of the
people OF the county attended ana a
splendid dinner was served. Fine address,
cs were delivered by DIR. jenkins. OF New
Jersey. and other distinguished speakers;
also singing and Rotations by Miss 1It@-
gerald.
An anti-salo0n league was organized Tor
Nccklcnhurg county. The success OF this
temperance society fully illustrates wat
may bee accomplished Though zeal ana
persistence Only few years ago TINS
lodge was Organized in school mouse
At that time there were saloons IN CHRIS
Evansville district aud In the vicinity OF
the lodge were numbers OF hard drinkers
who were spending all they made IN WINS
Ly. The lodge. which Is located about
three miles from Chase city. began their
operations. one by one they TOOK inc
enemy's works. first making the attack
on the town OF Chase city. whence the
whisky devil was completely routeJ
Their numbers increased and their m
nuence spread. until today they have a
beautiful chapel. large and hourishlng
ls.,1e. and during the past spring they
made a fight at the polls for the district
AGAINST rum and won n handsome VIC
tory.
Men who for years have been spending
their substance in riotous living are now
poaceablc and law-ab'ding citizens, reap
ing the fruits Of honest labor and spend
ing Il for the benefit Of their families.
This splendid picnic just given Is not
only IN evidence Of what has been done.
but 10 BODIES no peace 81 the saloons
The war-cry has been raised and these
tomnerance cranks are laying their plans
~ "a ngnt for the whole county OF Mscken-
burg. and we predict that sooner or later
and sooner than later too, they viii win
This temperance society at Union Chanel
f. the only ono I'm the county. May God
speed the good work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
NANAI sTnREs.

WILMINGTON, y. O., Aug 6.-Rosin
ilrm, strained, Sl32is, good strained,
$l1tte.
spirits Of turpcntine steady; machine,
2l9.c.. irregular. 2V4c.
Tar firm a $40
Crude turYeutine steady; hard, slZJi
soft S1.J5, virgin, S1.6J.
CHARLESTON. ). c., Aug. 6.-Tnrpcn-
tine firm at 2li2c
KOsin firm. Quotations: T.. and c.,
Sl.25; -. and j.. Sl.5O. IT,. Sl35; G., Sl.40,
n, Si.Gj. ". g.. $40. ". W. Si.so
SAVANNAH GA. Aug. 6-1urpenune
market opened and closed firm al me,
sales. 100 casks, receipts. ,ls9 casks.
Kosin firm, sales, 4Ov barrels; receipts,
4.45O barrels. Quotations. A.. b., c., and
D., SL37s. y. and IT,. $40; c.. Sl4j,
H.. 81 52i., j.. Sl.57il, X. .O@h, NJ,
Sl67A, ~, $40, W. g., Tl.oJ, ". W.
s. 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

,,., prove lie Wa. Elected in ORDER
10 Hold His seat.

>--vpORT NEWS. VA. Aug. o.-Spe-
..,l THE sum and substance Of the de-
.,sroo of judge Barham IN the contested
election case OF Post against Moss IS
su,..ping victory Tor Dir. Post. all the
cisins made by hun having been sus-
Judge Barham decided that fraud was
nsrp.frafed bv one OF more OF the judges
Tor The second precinct. who sat nc tNe
,,ff,.@ pl.cs ou Nav 2sth last, and IN con-
.'.',,,l.,,i,. thereof he 81 aside the returns
~ t,e,,,trals the mayoralty made 10 the
,.,,r,unf-sinners OF election by the Judges
III Thai precinct. In order, however
tbat the voters IN the Second Ward may
nor he, totally disiuLnchlsed, JudSe baI
Ian ruled that Mr.. Moss must, " ne
desires 10 retain MS seat ii.ti oUu's -,
court "A sufficient number o. Nv'olS W.
ca,t their ballots for him TO show that
he received "a majority oil the VOTES ~.
the Office Of Mayor. IN tue even. '."e
he fails 10 appear before nc 'oute ~ -
next term CSeptember) with such PROOF,
Ma certifcafe OF election Will be forfeited
and Mir Post will be declared the right
filN| elected Mayor OF Newport Ne"s.
IL will not he incumbent upon inc iIlehI,
of Mr.. Post 10 INTRODUCE IN court an
persons who voted fcr him IN the second
Wsrd unless Mr.. Moss should prove ms
ma iorfty in which case G. W. kfynous
- ais will have the opportunity OF show
ing the number OF votes honestly cast
for Mr. Post by causing the presence III
court ~ the voters themselves;
No new election was oroered Dy Judge
Harham, as was enormously stated IN
yesterdays Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

The fight will be hard one. but Mondays
election will tell the tale. Crewe and Win
ningham districts will undoubtedly go
dry by a good majority.
Rev. j. II. Newbill, or this place. left
this morning for Burkovlle, where he
addressed the colored people today at
their association, which is now IN session
there.
MIR. Joseph Hollywood and little DAUGHTER
Tunice. left yesterday for visit TO
friends In Petersburg.
Mr.. O. A. Wilson Is visiting friends
at Green Bay and KeysNille.
This is County Court day and a large
number OF Crewe citizens are In at
tendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

An Exciting Episode at the Casino Pier in
Newport News.

Newport News.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Aug. 6.-Spe-
cial.-Late yesterday afternoon colored
girl ia the employ OF Alr. and Mrs John
pissOt took their eightcen-months-Old
daughter down To the river in a. carriage
and left the carriage on tIe lltle pier
opposite the Casino. which slopes grad
uaily towards the middle OF the river.
A stin breeze was blowing. which, with
the slight incline. caused the carriage and
baby TO 30 overheard.
The child would have been drowned but
for the timely aid rendered by G.. II.
Lee and G.. W. Mughr. who were IN the
river ~ the time bathing. The negro girl
attempted 90 jump In after tho baby. but
was prevented from doing 80 by persons
on the pier.
Tho members OF the Y. ~ @. a. Bicycle
Club Will leave here Saturday afternoon
on the steamer Lurly for Portsmouth. and
eo on a. run from that place 10 Deep
creek
The police force is 70 be made larger
by tho addition Of four men, which win
greatly increase the efficiency OF the
force.
The number Of aspirants for the Demo
cratic congressional nomination from this
the Second district does not seem 70
cause the friends OF Congressman II. g..
Tyler very much uncusincss. Judge
Baker T.. Lee and Colonel II. S. Royldn
are regarded as the strongest opponents
Mr.. Tyler viii have. Zach Of the gentle
men mentioned viii no doubt have a
large following. and 70 is almost impossi-
bio 20 make amy predictions az this time.
THE city Executive Committee viii
doubtless endorse tle nominees OF the
Chicago convention az we'll As its plat
form. Notwithstanding the fact that "A
gold delegation was sent from Newport
News 20 the State Convention at Staun-
ton. II looks ike they viii lay aside
party questions and work for the success
Of Democracy here. on the ground that
Virginia cannot afford 20 do anything
that viii On any way help TO restore Re-
f,rTffr1u rule
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
Britain. I.57G bales;

exports 20 Great Britain. Loo BALES
stock, 1902 bales. .,..u
Total SO Ian this wook-Nct receipts,
313 bales. exports 20 Great hti'"ln'
Is li1 bales. France. 600 paies' continent
Totai since September ist-Net receipts
. lDl ,sl, Ille.. exports 20 Great Britain,
2.Ingii bales. FRANCE. 1o3,ali bales, con-
fIutnf I1tsI $50 bales.
i't,,r',. closed weak. August. 500. Sep
fomhcr .Os. October. IJ>i November,
aOd: December 100, January 81 zen
runry. ga. March. rs, April, '.ol' sales
NtAr ORLEANS. La. Aug. Got
ton futures weak. sales, i-t'vp bales, AZ
STAT $50. September. Ia5, october 80
lntsmheT. IA. December. 80. January
and February. 40. March. Z. u.
LNERlOoL. AUG. o.-l@.3o J.. NJ
American mIldilIg, . a-3@, sales 1000
llirs. American. .. 900 bales speculation
and export. 800 bales, receipts, i'r pal'ai
all American. Futures opened iiim ana
demand good. August. s-6ffl 3-6l, Au-
gust and September 4 7-GfIi 2-Oi; Sep
Dor and November, ilf3 tO-ul, b'cemuef
and January. 4 2-Giu3 6l-0i. January and
February. 4u3 0J-o4. February ana Maith'
5-Glu8 Cl-W. March ana April, .
4 1-G. April and May, Z-'ft" '"-'''
Futures steady. ~
I2.45 y. NJ American spot grades. a-5.
higher. American middiing fair as. 5000
mIddl.ug. 5-iG. mddlng, u. low
middHug. 4 500. good ordinary, . 3l-'-'
ordinary. 3 2J-a2
f.. NJ August 7-Gi. buyers. August
and September. 3 5-Gi. buyers, september
and October. l-64, buyers, October ana
November. b3-G4. buyers. November ana
December. . G2-Gi. sellers; December ana
january g goa sellers; January ana
February G2-6i. sellers; February ana
March. 3 G3-G4 sellers. March aud April
g.. sellers. April and May, . l-64' buyers
Mav and June 2-Os. Futures 'ioScn
lfD.1V
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
or THE RfPPfH1NNOCR.
Congressman Jones 90 speak In Louisa
Monday seventh Day Adyeniisis.

Congressman Jones 20 speak In Louisa
Monday Seventh Day Adyeniisss.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. VA. Aug. 6.-Spe-
clAl-The Baptist church has granted its
pastor. Rev Il. s. Dlnaway ID. d., -
vacation of two weeks. which he expects
10 spend on the Eastern Shore. During
his absence he viii attend the Accomac
Baptist Association and also assist his
cousin. Rev. ). Manning Dunaway, IN -
rrotracted meeting az Aocomac Court
house Dr. Dunaway viii be accompanied
by his wife. 81 her health viii admit or
her making the trip.
Mr.. John Anthem highly esteemed ciu-
zen. died az bis home. Ia Stafford, this
week, aged Is years.
Tho Advcntlsts will begin their seventh
annual meeting al Scrcamersville ~ this
county. on the I'd instant Several DIS
tinguisled preachers from other states
Will conduct the services.
Next Monday night tho Washington
Guard. VIII have competitive drill for
the Barton medal Only privates are al
lowed 10 compete FOR this trophy
lfr James W. Powell and Miss ora o.
owens were married few days ago rev.
Decatur Edwards officiating.
Hon. VIM A. Jones, the pemocratie
nominee for Congress o. this district VIII
sneak al Bowling Green next Monday
mo historical meeting az North Pa
,,nnkev church. ln Orange county. was
i.~e.ir attended and very interesting.
rbis church was organized I'm IVA and
,,e r,stor Rev. w j. Decker, read an
'g,,irable paper. giving the history Of the
-,..,..n from that date 20 the present
go Dr r. :. Runaway delivered an
~. address ON THE Pioneer Ioptist
preacbers and People" and Rev. r. W.
tvirsrev on 1.-THE Baptist Preachers ana
peonie OF To-day"
rhe Democrats OF this city have e,. or
..,,,,ed a prvan-sewall-Jonos Freo-shVer
Climb. with tho following oiiieefS' SamlsS
~ Rawlings. president; J. W. harlls'
,,,..-nrcsident. Henry Dannehl' Jr seer
80. Maurice Hirsh. assistant secretary
~ y Gooirick, treasurer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

NEW YORK. Aug. G.-Although the dry
goods marker f0r the general run or cot
ton goods continues decidedly quiet, there
are some Indications OF better business
iu prOgr,-s. 80 far as volume goes a
considerable number OF buyers ore III
Town.
Resumption OF work by shirt manufac-
turing concerns has also 10 some extent
improved the demand Tor bieached cot
tons Taking The foregoing, in con
junction with the strong advance IN me
raw cotton market. sellers are inclined
10 be moro optimistic than OF late, ana
tho general tone SHOWS some Tightening,
IL would not take a large business 20
discover some descriptions Of nerchandiHe
in light supply, anu even rs IL Is, there
Is auplreutly enough doing TO prevent
accumulation OF stocks in the aggregate.
The woolicn goods divisions continue dull
throughout, in both men 5 wear fabrics
ana dress goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT NEWPORT NEWS, AUG. o, 1895.
ARRIVED.
Barge Ringleader. Boston.
Br. steamship Shenandoah Liverpool.
-Four Philadelphia barges, Philadelphia
PORT OF WEST POINT. AUG. 9. 1890.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Danville. Boyd. Baltimore,
Messengers and general cargo.
steamship Accomac, Thompson. Norfolk
passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Danville. Boyd. Baltimore.
passengers and general cargo.
amsnip Accomar. Thompson. Norfolk.
passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
THE LOUDOTN BUSH MEETING.
The Prohibition Presidential Candidate
Makes an Address.

PURCELLVILLE. VA, August 6.--Spe-
cial.-Tho bush meeting was attended yes
teraay by 1000 or S.OoO people. The heat was
intense Colonel George Balm delivered an
eloquent address in The morning. -,
ION Joshua T.everinc. Prohibition candi-
date for President, spoke i'm the afternoon.
He was by no means favorable 10 the
unlimited coinage of silver. lie made a
very favorable impression.
He was followed by Rev. Albert Banks.
az HrOOlSlin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
CINCINNATI nlARKEr

CINCINNATI, O.. Aug. G-Flour quiet
and steady.
Wheat 1qlet and easy; Nc. red held
40 J1gGDc.
Corn quiet and steady; 40 mixed,
rack. 2Gi4o.
$780,
Pork steady; clear family, S925.
Lard inactive, kettle. SO iJ8fOO, prime
steam, 81, 00312i.
Bacon steady. loose shoulders S4ODg
Alb. short ribs. S412l zu415; short clear
sides, S4.1a444O.
Dry sailed meats steady; shoulders,
$40. short rib sides. s575Q3.Jy, short
clear sides, Sf0On4Oj.
Whisky unchanged az sl22.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
ST LnrIs Marked

ST LOUIS. MO, Aug. G.-Flour un-
changed.
Wheat lower. August, JJsc. bid Sep
tcmber 51i4o bid. December. Gui4c.
Corn lower, August 2Zssc.; December,
21-,c.. nominal.
oats lower, August, l9c. bid Septem-
Der, lgc asked. May. 2O1ac. asked.
Pork Stand trd mess new, SO.O22, old,
SG37h.
Lard Prime steam. $40; choice. s. 10.
Bacon Shouldc-s. S4G2H, longs, S4.l >,
clear. 81 ZJ44.Ju
Dry Sailed Meats Shoulders. 500;
longs 375. clear ribs. S3S1n
Others unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

September 2ys. pose: southern White'
3Oc bid. DO. yellow. "0Hjlc. - ,
oats firm; No. white. 29njvc'i NO
mixed. figu1Jc.
Nv ouicf and steady. No .. near by,
34i.lf3sc.: no. . western. 3JN5Si1c. 800.
Hay nuu: choice timothy. Sipnv. W.
Grain frcirhts firm. steamer 10 Liver
pool. per bushe 2ild.; Cork Tor ofaeIs'
per quarter. - 81.
Coifcs dull: 40. T. Sll.Jl.
Sugar strong. graduated, Sl91.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

UNION STOCK YARDS. Ill, Aug. g.
Cattle. Receipts $500. market firm and
lOc higher, common 10 extra steers,
50 2JNI 70; stOckor- and feeders. s. 400
$40. COWS and bulls. l25U3.25; Texans,
s1 51u3lO. western rangers S2.2OU3OJ.
HOGS Receipts. 1900. market firm and
lO.. higher. heavy packing ana shipping
lots S8Iun3.5o, common 10 choice mixed,
~ SNiIl. cnoico assorted. S.5.0Jef3.l5:
light. S3.55a3.75; piss >2sop3.Io.
inferior 10 choice S2OOu325. lambs, $500
E.gta
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
MARRIAGES.

EPPEs. Married, on Tues-
day August !. 1898 at the residence Of
tho brides mother. "Appomattox. city
lsDnt. by the Rev. W r. Savage.
HERBERT J. MAYNARD, OF London.
Eng, 20 ALFREDA IL. daughter Of
the late Richard Eppes, III. ID.
No cards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
METHODIST CONFERENCE
SECOND DIV or THE DISTRICT
MEETING AT CHESTER.
4 Number of Candidates Licensed to
Proach-Dr. Tudor Makes IA Report
on the State of the Church.

CHESETR, VA, Aug. 6-Special.-The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, con-
yened I'm its second days session this
morning at the Methodist church at Ches-
ter. and was opened with religious ser
vices. conducted 10y Rev. J. r. Lumpkin.
There were many visiting brethren pres
ent. both among the clergy and laity.
Among the former were Rev. DR.. Brown.
presiding elder OF Richmond district; Dr..
Vanedrslice. OF Union Station, and
Rev W. l.. Edwards. y. D., pastor OF
Washington-Street NJ. Il. church. Peters
burg.
Rev. DR.. Tudor. chairman of the Com
mttoe on State Of the Church, read his
report. which was laid on the table, 10
| be- taken up later in the session.
Revs. " y. Holcombe and j. G. Har-
yey were each licensed by the conference
TO preach having passed an approved
examination.
Rev. J. &. Cranberry, local preacher OF
Ashland. having been recommended by a
committee OF this conference. was unani-
mously recommended TO the conference for
The following licenses were renewed:
G. W. Cooper. J. y. Mccartney, W W.
smith. &. n. Friend. W. G.. Crenshaw, J.
H. Clayton. Frank Burrows, and u. Z.
Dahl.
STATE OF THE CHURCH
Three O'Clock this afternoon was made
the order OF the day for the consideration
on the report on the State OF the Church.
Some OF the charges that were not repre-
scented previously were now called ana
West Hanover and Powhatan reported
Twelve o'clock having arrived. conference
adjourned for preaching by Rev Dr.
Brown. lie selected his text from the
fourth chapter OF Hebrews and the sl>,-
tocnth verse After the sermon, CONFER
ence adjourned for dinner.
when conference convened after dinner
RELIGIOUS services were held. conducted ny
Or. Vanderslice. Tho order OF me DAY
"The Spiritual State or the Church was
taken up and spoken TO by It's chairman
DR. Tudor. who asked the laymen for
,heir several experiences on family wor-
ship. and some feeling speeches on the
subject were made. The report was
adopted.
EDUCATION.
Four o'clock having arrived. the order
Of the day. "The Report on Education,
was called The report was offered by
Rev. DR.. Judisins, chairman OF the com
mi,tee who made an earnest appeal In
behalf OF Christian education.
Key. Dr. Blackwell spoke earnestly IN
behalf OF the Randolph Macon system
Rev. James Cannon represented Black
stone Female College; DR.. Vanderslice' the
suffolk Female College. and DR.. White
head. the Shirley Female Seminary. re-
Gently removed from Gordonsville to Ches-
ter
The conference is being quite largely
attended and much interest appears 10
| no snanife.tei IN TIA proceedings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

BALTIMORE. MD, Aug G-Fiour dun
and unchanged.
Wheat dull spot aud August, 6lh4Glgsc..
September Glt. fb-c.: steamer No. : red,
s7a57Lc.: southern, by sample. GO4d3t.c.
do on grade. 6oa1O1sc. .
Corn essy; spot aud August, 29S02SiSe.;
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Quotations. Wheat Loufberry. ~ 10
&c.. mlAcl. oo io t'c., shOrtberry, IS 10
Csc 30. red. Clii 10 Ojc
Corn White Virginia. &c.. 10. . white.
80 10 32i2c.; No. mixed 81 10 3li.c.
Oafs-NO. > mixed 23 to 23i-cf No. 3
mixed, - % 22iac.
Nyc-55 10 Bic.
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A brilliant Light.

Tn. illumination In the lighthouse at
csno dc Heve three miles from HaNre. Is
odual in power 70 G},ppvn ranniss. ~
~ the most brilliant artificial ngnt IN
The worli and in clear weather can 10
seen at distance OF IA milos-Rams
Horn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

The Council Elects Several Municipal
OnlceY-.

ASHLAND. VA. August Especial
G. r. Delarue was elected chief OF tho
fire department tonight by the Town
Council. They also elected Or. W. II. Fox
school trustee. for three years. and c. W.
Crew purchasing agent for the town.
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Tur COTTON MApKrrs

NEW YORK. Aug 6--Coston. Middling
gir So mldGiinE sb gross receipts.
Dh5 bales. forWa rled . bales sales go
l'alcs al spinners. stock. 10. $50 bales
yotal to-oay-Net receipts, 2G2 bales;
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EDUCATION.
rHE 1OWN or CREwE.
Local Option Running at Fever Hear IL
Nottoway.

CREWE. VA, Aug. 6.-Spec'al.-Whi MS
Ky or no WHISKY? That Is the question
that Is agitating the minds OF the peo-
pie OF Nottoway county at present, aud
the excitement Is running at fever heat IN
some places. Prominent men addressed
the voters al different points In the coun-
" to-day and tonight. The drys are
working hard and tho vets are not idle.
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DR. j. b. McCaw said yesterday that
the trouble over 81. Pauis organ had teen
satisfactory settled.