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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19

ladies' Pure-white Low-Ncck Ribbed
Vests, Sc.
Ladies Pure-whlte Low-Neck Ribbed
Vests. taped neck. arm-hole. i0c.
Fine grade OF Pure-Whte Ribbed Vests,
low-neck, the f5c. kind, lie. go
Ladies' Fine White-RibDed Vests. silk
crochet-shorlders. Csc.
Pure-SiIk Ribbed Vests, crochet shout
ders. In Pink. iaght-Blue, and Cream, &c.
Misses Fancy Ribbed Vests, 5, 8. ana
&c.
Mems Pure White Gossamer Shirts. silk
bound and pearI-buttons, &c.
&c 80
Mems Baibriggan shirts In Light-Blue
and Brown, Csc. kind, 19c.
COMMENCING AT II O'CLOCK
Full-size Unblesched Ribbed Low-Neck
Vests. 1-2c.
Notice the second counter to the left
of our main entrance Monday-see the
EMBROIDERY.
counters--it tells a tale OF economy.
27-inch Swiss Hemstitched Flouncins,
Soc. worth soc.
25-inch Heavy An-over Linen Embroid-
cry, 7Jc.
S-inch Linen Color Inserting loc.
finch Butter Venice Inserting, ~ l-zc.
Pctter-CoiOr Beading Csc. a dozen.
Just such selling as this has brought us
the biggest kind of Hosiery business.
DON'T voc DuY YOUR HOSIERY AT
MEYERS.
Chndreu's Fast-Black Seamless Hose,
with Goub.e heels and toes, for l0c. pair.
Children's Imported Seamless Large
Ribbed Hermsdorf Hose, instead OF 2oc.
they are lic. a pair.
Chlldren's Fast-Color Tans, In all
shades, seamless, with double heels and
toes for II 1-2c. a pair.
Ladies' Plain Black Imported Hermsdorf
Hose, with high spliced heels and double
toes for 17c. pair. instead OF 25c.
Ladies' Fast-Black Lisle-Thread Hose,
Hermsdorf dye, double heels, soles. ana
toes. In plain and drop-stitch, for Z5c. pair,
regular 81 1-2c. kind.
The great New York sales OF Innings
hi 20 to us for distribution many cases
of DIst the Innings you want at under
selling prices
Cheverettes. the new fibre interlining,
20 inches wide. colors and Black, lOc.
yard
Regular 15c. Percalines, Black, White,
and colors, Zoe. yard.
Rustling Taffetas, Black and all the
proper colors, IA and 1-3c. yard.
Regular &c. Rustling Taffetas, all
colors. including evening shades, l5c. yard.
Imitation Halr-Cloth, the cleanest.
lightest, and most reliable dress-stiffen-
ing. worth 15c., &c. yard.
COMMENCING AT u O'CLOCK
we win place on sale Imitation Fibre
Chamois, in Tan. for Bic. yard.
SEVEN NEW LINES
LADIES' sHIRT-WAISTS
with Numbered collars and cuffs are
ready for sale this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
The Wonder
Still Grows
in our Shoe De-
partment. Dou-
bly, enlarged
stock, doubly
enlarged values,
doubly decreased
prices, and, last
ly fioui,le nc


Ladies' French Kid Hand-Turned and
Macay-Sewed Oxford-Ties, made up IN al
the latest shapes, N25, regular N''e
Shoes.
Misses Hand-Turned Oxfords, In Tan
and Black, 75c, regular 81 Shoes.
Misses Russet Goat Oxfords, In all
latest shapes, $l25.
Boys Russell Goat Lace Shoes, sl2o
value, for 81, sizes 3 to 2.
About so pairs of Ladies' Tan Lace
Shoes, made UP in the very latest design
for 81 Is, regular s. kind.
Ladies' Dongola-Kid Oxfords. PATENT
leather-trimmed. opera-toe, regular sl.2s
Shoes, for 75c.
we have about 80 pairs OF Ladies' Choco-
late Tan Lace Shoes. with cloth-tops, the
most handsome thing on the market, that
we have been selling for 81. for S-B, q d.
widths.
Ladies' Dongola-Kid and Russet Goat
Oxforfls stylish shapes, sl.25 kind. for 81.
"n COMMENCING A 10
GA O'CLOCK A. N.
Gu n, Monday we will place on
~ sale:
a% s6 gSys soi sa ssles and c aaSe
tiers, for 6ec.. sizes II to 2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
BLACK DRESS GOODS.


THE COMPLETENESS OF THIS
STOCK BECOMES DAILY MORE AP-
PARENT. OUR ACTIVITY NEVER
CEASES IN SECURING AND DIS
PENSING THE LATEST.
4s-inch Figured Canvas Cloth. new
spring fabric. T5c yard
4C-inch Lupin's Crepon, new spring
weaves, regular 81 quality, 75c. yard.
1000 yards Black-Goods, In remnants for
waists and skirts. at half original value.
H-inch Mohair and SILK Mixtures, &c.
yard.
sS-inch Mohair Lustre. Rayen-Black, &c.
yard.
I2-inch Storm Serge. 39c. quality. &c.
yard.
45-inch Cycle Suiting. regular SOC.
quality 2ac. yard.
4O-inch Figured Armures. in s different
patterns. 39c. yard.
45-inch Figured Sicilians. in % different
patterns, regular 75c. quality SIC. yard.
44-inch All-Wool Batiste. Raven-Biack,
39c yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
DR.. 0E0GHEGAN DEAD.

Dr. John Anderson oeogbeseH. a former
resident Of This city. and father
ea''-frsasuFsr George T. os0shegaa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-15

next called: he said he became direc-
tor of the Bank of New Hanover in
February. 1891, and was one of the
committee appointed by the directors
to get the mortgage from Adrian and
yolers Corroborated Col. Atkinson
and President Bates as to the mort
gage and the investigation by the di-
rectors of the assets and liabilities of
the firm; was not present when Mr..
Adrian made a written agreement TO
give the mortgage. Il was told as
director that the mortgage was to be
signed but not registered at that time.
| had no other intention than to pro-
tect the bank. There was no intention
Of bolstering up the credit of Adrian
and Vollers."
On cross-examination said he never
had any conversation with Adrian and
VollerS about the agreement not to
register the mortgage, According to
the estimate of their business made
by me the firm was worth
500, 900 over and above all liabilities.
Knows of no other person to whom the
bank loaned at ! per cent interest
Never told anybody outside of the
bank of the existence of the mort
gage"
j. W. Williams, yice-presdent aud
director of the bank, said he first
heard of the mortgage in 1890. Re-
lated the facts concerning the making
of the mortgage. Had no intention of
defrauding Adrian and Nollers' credi-
tors and took the mortgage simply to
secure the bank Our motive in re-
ducing the interest was TO get the
mortgage.
At the conclusion OF MIR. Williams
testimony the court adjourned till this
morning at 10 o'clock when the case.
which is being stubbornly fought on
both sides by an able array Of counsel,
and promises to be a long and tedious
one. will be continued.
The plaintiff is represented by
Messrs Russell, Ricand WE'LL and
Aycock, and the defendants by Messrs.
Burton, Ruontree and Martin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-15
IT MAY DO AS MUCH FOR YOU.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, ILL.,, writes
that he had Severe Kidney trouble
for many years, with severe pains IN
his back and also that his bladder was
affected. He tried many so-called kid
ney cures but without any good re-
suit. About year ago he began use
of Electric Bitters and found relief AT
once. Electric Bitters is especially a
dapted to cure of all Kidney and Liver
troubles and often gives almost in
slant relief. One trial will prove our
statement. Price. only soc. for large
bottle. At John Y. MacRae's Drug
Store.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
BUYING WAS BRISK.
But the General Tone of the Stock
Market Continued Firm.

New York, June 16.-Yesterday's rise
in prices led to profit-taking at the stock
exchange during the first hour of business
ard n reaction OF is to 7-S per cent fol-
lowed.
The decline in standard railway issues
was merely fractional. however, and the
selling moderate. London firms who started
in TO buy last week at considerable lower
figures realized in Louisville and Nash
vile and ST. Paul Local firms with Eastern
and Western connections also sold for their
clients who desired to bag profits.
Nevertheless the undertone of the market
continued firm in the belief that the cur
rency plank OF the Republican party will
be satisfactory to the most exacting
sound money men. Toward l 1 O'Clock the
moderate pressure to sell noted at the open
ing. abated, and the traders bought all
around the room. Their purchases. while
small, brought about the recovery. and
the loss noted was partially regained.
Sugar. which scored the widest changes,
fell from 123 to 122 Is, and rallied to.
122 3S. Gables report the market for
raws firmer, but the local conditions for
refined are unchanged. In gas stocks
Detroit Gas was Conspicuous for Il rise of
per cent to 32; Laclede Gas fell 1 to
% 1-2, but Chicago and Consolidated, OF
New York, We're unchanged. Rubber.
preferred, was heavy, and fell IA TO
1S 1-4a1-2. At IL o'clock the market
was quiet and firm.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
ARE NOW READY TO TEACH
Closing Exercises ofths Washing
ton Normal School.
Among the Forty-five Scholars Re-
ceiving Diplomas There Were But
Three Young Men.


The graduating exercises OF the class OF
'96, Washington Normal School, took place
this morning in the large study hall in the
Franklin Building. The room was dec
GRATED with flowers and palms and pre-
sented a gala appearance. There were AZ
graduates, only three OF whom were young
men.
Supt. Powell OF the public schools opened
the exercises with an address OF welcome
to the parents aud many friends OF the
class who were present
He was followed by Dr. F. r. Lane, prin-
cipal Of the High School, who spoke on the
subject OF teaching
Music by the class followed, after which
an 5tidrcss was delivered by Prof. A. T.
Stuart, supervising principal of the third
division. The program was concluded by
the presentation of diplomas, which were
conferred by Mr.. Jesse H. Wilson Of the
committee on normal schools.
AT the conclusion Of the exercises a re-
ception was held and the graduates were
greetedby their friends. Refreshments were
served in the school building.
The following are the graduates: Ray
mond Riordan, Bessie Eriy, Edna Riddle
berger. Louise Bartlett, Lily Gerry. Marie
Howell. Sarah Greer, Bertha Morrison, Hat
tic Evans, Caroline Robinette, Agnes Dillon.
Louise Randall. Alice Lynch, Rose Hessler,
Mamie Swingle. Charles Hart. Maud
Maud Burbank. Mnric Sipe, Grace Guard,
Mamie Swinsie, Charles Hart, Maud
Hall. Edward II. Webster, Eliza
beth Dawes. Stella Borland. Ethel
Prince, Hetty Diver, Alice Fletcher,
Elsie sillcrs, Isabel Jordan, Lily Busey,
Henrietta Dunlap, Signe Guerdrum, Lula
Lanman. Gertrude Davis, Marie McKe!den,
Anna Hughes Sadie Cameron Lula Trun-
nell, Clara Burroughs, Alice Crowley, Anna
Murphy. Mabel Thompson, Leila Brett Elsie
Roche. Grace Church, and Margaret Car
mOdy.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
Hecht & Co.,
SIS 9TH St.
We've cut the
Mems $14, SIC
and SIS Suits
Down to $40
Each

for no special reason other
than to make us very busy this
week. Some of these are fine
worsted-some are fine cassi-
meres-there are some plain
true blue and black serges and
cheviots in the lot-but-they all
sold not three days ago from 81
to SIS, and they are excellent
value at those prices.
With so many ''sales" staring
you in the face, it's hard to de-
eide where to go. If you've been
here before we know you'll Sc
lect our offerings, for you were
treated right-you must be sat
isfied.
Then we offer you the benefits
of our liberal credit system.
Under it you pay but little down
and it lets you say how much
and how often you shall make
the payments, which. little by
little, liquidate the Indebtedness.
If yon've never been here we
promise that you shall be glad
you came, for you shall be treat
ed right.
There are single breasted sacks
and double breasted sacks and
cutaways Of the latest type-all
tailored elegantly and finished
in the finest manner.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
SAYS THE CHARGES ARE TRUE.
ACCUSE tions Against Warden Leonard
Corroborated.

Additional charges against Warden Leon.
ard for miSmInagement of the Jail were
flied today with Judge Hagner. James
Pcake in one of the papers placed in the
judges hands, says, upon oath:
This statement is made by me OF my
own free will. | was sentenced to the AL
bany Penitentiary for fifteen months. in
January, 1896. My sentence was changed
to six months in Jail. am now out after
serving six months.
Il had the freedom of the building.
and being IA carpenter by trade / wds
put TO work 70 build barn. | heard that
Leonard drew $500 TO pay labor on the
barn, but ! never received a cent OF IL,
and | was the only one that worked on
il except fellow by the name OF
Barnes.
II have had whisky in the jail. l have
seen Warden Leonard IN Mrs. BENEFITS
room often and know that he drives her to
and from the ial in his carriage.
Il have read Thomas Palmer's state
ment. | knew him very well while there.
He was the doctors man, had free access
10 ey or ything, and ! believe his statement
to be true. with one exception. L don't
know about the morphine.
1T is against the rule to have cigar
cites in the Jail but l used to have them
and smoke them whenever l wanted TO;
nothing was ever said to me. The food
was hardly fit for dog to eat"
The evening times., 1896-06-16
CONFERRED THE DEGREES
Students Graduate From the Cath
olio University Of America.
Diplomas Were Delivered by Cardinal
Gibbons-Institution Has Enjoyed
Successful Year.

by the fruit we bear men may know
that we are graduates of the Catholic
University of America said Thomas d.
Mott, Jr., OF the law class at the commence
mcnt of that Institution this morning.
The exercises were held in McMahon
Hail, adjoining the university building, and
were presided over by Cardinal Gibbons
Twcnty-three degrees in theology and six
i'll law were conferred in the presence of u
large audience.
The program was opened with an ad-
dress by bishop Keane. He said that this,
the seventh year OF the history OF the
Catholic University, though one of many
difficulties. had been the most gratifying
ana successful of all.
He added that the '96 class In theology
was eiargesteverpresented with diplomas
from the college
The conferring of degrees by Cardinal
Gibbons followed. Thomas ID. Mott, jr.,
of the law class, delivered the valedictory,
impressing upon his fellow graduates that
they should think, hope and predict, but
never be sure.
pathetic incident occurred during the
address of DR.. Grattan, dean of the Uni
versity, which moved many of his hearers
10 tears. DR.. Grattan spoke OF the late
Rev. William G. Fogarty, who was OH the
list to receive his diploma with the others.
There is n vacant place in the line to-
day" he said. lone will not answer to the
roll-call. The angel of death has placed
the cup of bitterness to his lips and taken
him away"
Rev. George Glaab, of St. Mary's Church,
addressed the class in divinity, arming them
with good advice for the battle which they
have Just begun.
Cardinal Gibbons spoke briefly, compli-
menting the faculty, graduates. and stu
dents. The bcnediction was then pro-
nounced.
The list of graduates for 1896 is as
follows: Theology Is. T. L.i-Revs. Pat
rick j. Keane. william j. Futerer. John
F. Dolan, Edward E. O'Brien, George
Glaab, Cornelius F. Crowley, Francis Gil
fiilen, John j. Lynch, James ]. Keane,
John j. Clifford, Thomas F. Burke, Ber-
trand s. Conway, Alphonsus Carey John
NJ. Cummings, Maurice NJ. Hassett, James
NJ. Kerwan, James F. O'Neill, Francis j.
sheehan, and Joseph H. Fettemer.
Law ILL. b.. William T. eastman and
George S. Connell: Ill. NJ, Thomas d
Mott, jr,, James C. Bourke, james l.. Ken
Dcdy and Brainard Avery.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
AWARDED THECoYTRACT.

Sealed bids were opened today Tor the con-
tract for cleaning the streets and alleys for
the ensuing year, with the result that the
old contractors won.
-Four bidders competed for the uupaved
streets aud alleys. as follows: AZ. ]. Foley,
S67.45 per day; James FrawIey, S73 90
Richard Horn, S70.sO; and Albert DaggeH,
S6S.65.
These bids carried with them the obli-
CATION 10 employ forty eight men and
twelve horses and carts. For the extra
men and horses that may lie required the
bids were: Foley, S1.25 per day each for
the men, and 81 80 for each horse and cart;
Frawley, Sl.I0 per man, so for each
horse and cart; Horn, 81 per man. 81 20 per
horse and cart. and Daggett, ST per man,
and S1.50 per horse and cart.
Foiey's bid was the lowest, but he ne
gfcctcd to iDclose a certificate of deposit
as required and was ruled out.
William Ryan got the contract for the
hand work on Pennsylvania avenue being
the only bidder, at S22 per day. His charge
for extra force above sixteen men and -four
horses and carts, will be 81 per man and
S1.75 for each horse and cart.
'.AI'' Daggett, the sole bidder, also gets
the contract for the paved alleys. In the
belief that he would have opposition he
much. ii was stated, as viii decrease his
compensation Il bout S1.G00 per annum. His
proposal was 90 cents per 1,C00 square
Yards His last wears contract was at the
rate of 42.4 cents per LOCO square yards
The evening times., 1896-06-16
HeCht'S Credit Store,
SIS Seventh st.
CONVENTION IS At WORK
Continued from First Page.

now and at ali times. toshow an admiring
world how good and lovely it is for brethren
to dwell together in harmony.
Prosper Thou the work of this coun-
Gil, convened in tie cause OF the people:
and when its message goes forth over tie
land may its golden ring bring 10 all
hearts the glad ASSURANCE that prosperity
VIII brighten our boines-'
AT the close or the chaplain's prayer.
Chairman Carter said: ''This convention
Is assembled in compliance with the terms
of a call issued by the national committee
ON the 14tiI of December, 1895, which call
the secretary will now proceed TO read.''
Secretary Joseph Il. Manley of Maine,
at 1928 proceeded 10 read the call of the
national committee FOR the convention.
FAIRBANKS TO THE FRONT.
C. W. Fairbanks. of Indiana. was then
presented for temporary chairman. and
Sutherland. OF New York, moved that The
recommendation be approved. 1t was adopt
ed with cheers.
Mr.. Fairbanks was presented to the
audience, which quieiej down at his iirst
words, and his voice proved that he was
equal 10 the hall. He congratulated the
Republican parry upon its achievements
and prospects, and predicted victory in
the coming election.
Mr.. Fairbanks refernce TO sound money
WIS al1'iduueu 10y Inc ueieEates ifoiA liie
East and received in silence by those from
the West.
Chairman Fairbanks brought out storm
OF applause when he declared the free and
unlimited coinage of silver at l6 to 1 an
iInpossibility while silver was worth but
80 TO 1.
"A l:lo Mr.. Fairbanks concluded. The
temporary secretaries and other Officers
were named and approved.
Mention of the Monroe doctrine brought
applause, and reference to JamesG. Blaine
aroused cheers. There was band-ciapping
for free Cuba and for protection
At 1;4I the coDrcnIIc,n adjourned lin
10 a. m. tomorrow.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
WANT BYRNEs REMOVED.
FavorItism Charged in the Disposal
nf q n TIclrats


of c. A. r. Tickets
Chicago. June 16.-A special from St.
Louis says: AT the meeting of the national
committee yesterday afternoon the ques-
ton of the disposition of G. A. r. tickets of
admission came up. Charges were made
that favoritism had been shown. and the
committeeman from a number of States
announced that they had been overlooked.
So much feeling was shown in the matter
that a suggestion was made that Sergeant
alarms ByrDes be removed. His friends
rallied to his support. and asked that no ac-
tion be taken until Mr.. .Byrnes could produce
his books and show where the tickets had
gone.
1t was openly charged that Mr.. Steritt
of Missouri. onS of the committee of three
appointed to distribute tile tickets. had been
using them in such a way as to give tie
Kcrens politicians. OF tile State a large
representation on tie floor OF the conven-
ton 1t is not Improbable the matter will
come before tile cpBvention.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
Death Results From, a Fall

Plainfiel 1. j June 16-Henry ] Smith,
superintendent Of the Edison Illuminating
Company. of New York, who fractured his
skull by a fall from hay NOW in his
barn Sunday morning. died from the result
of his injuries at $50 O'Clock this morn
ing. Mr.. Smith was born at Hector Schuy-
Ter county, \. Y He had been in the en-
ploy of the Edison company since 1881,
and was one of the best known electrical
experts in the country. He was a proui-
nent mason. He was forty-two years old,
and leaves widow and one son.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
Robbed by IA sneak Thief.

Mrs. Joseph Christoiph is mourning the
loss of her wedding ring. II is plain gold
band, valued at So, and she reported to In
spector Hollmberger today that 1t was
stolen from her home, No. 601 Four -and-a-
half street southwest, by sneak thief, who
also carried another gold ring with red
set, valued at SIS.
Aaron Biondheim, of No. 1 334 Four -and-a-
half street southwest, reports that he lost
on that thoroughfare, between n and 0
streets southwest, golden Knights OF
Pythas charm, with gold chain at
tached, valued at S25.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
Congressman Abbott,s f,ond,t,or

DIR. Ralph Walsh, who is attending Con-
gressman 10 Abbott of Texas, said this
afternoon that his patient was doing as
well as can be expected, under the circum-
stances. Mr.. Abbott is suffering greatly
from pains in hisf,ack and his general con
dition is thought tobe serious.
A Series of CaIamitfes.
Grieved by tie man she loved she suffered
acutely. Every fiber of her being responded
to her mental anguish.
Her head frll upon her breast, her jaw
dropped, she lost her tongue, her eyes lay
on the carpet, her heart wasin her throat,
and her face was turned to stone.
At this point they sent for the doctor,
Whenhe arrived he found herall brokenup.
Judge.
The evening times., 1896-06-16

fOreCaSt iiH . y. H. W eoneS0ay.
For the District of Columbia, Della ware
and MaryIaDd-Centinued threatening
weather, and probably showers tonight;
"Wednesday partly cloudy weather; warmer
tonight: sOutherly winds.
For Virginia showers to-
night: unsettled weather Wednesday;
warmer tonight; southerly winds.
Weather Condif ions nd 6 General Fore
The pressure continues high in all dis
tricts east OF the mississippi river, highest
on the middle Atlantic coast; it is also rel
atively high OH the Southern Rocky Noun
tain slope and on the northern plateau, and
relatively low in the upper Missouri val
ley. The pressure has remained about
stationary during the past I'd hours in all
districts.
The temperature changes have also been
slight, except In New England, where
il is warmer.
Showers are reported in the lower lake
region. the Ohio valley, the upper Mis-
sissippi and Missouri valleys, with occa-
sonal thunder-sitrins in the Ohio valley
and the Northwest.
Unsettled weather and showers will
probably extend into New England by
wedncsdar. and the weather will be
The evening times., 1896-06-16
Condition of Water

Hisli and low tides re officially recorded
at the Navy Yard today as follows:
high. Low
li.'N d. IN. 5:34 a. m.
600 p. IN.
Temperature and condition OF The wuuer
at a. m: Great Falls-Temperature 20:
condition, 2. Receiving reseryoir-Tem-
peraiure, ID; condition at north connection.
z; condition at south connection, 8. Dis
tributing reservoir-T Temperature, rs; CON-
dition at influent gatehouse. Z; effIueut
gateheuse, Z.
Schedule for Street Lighting.
Gas lamps lighted at 9.03 p. m.; extfu-
guisbcd at 2:5S n. IN.
Naphtha lamps lighted at 1903 D. m. ex-
tingaished at -3:13 a. In..
IncaDdescent and electric lamps lighted
at6:46 p. m sextinguisliea ut 8:I3 a. M.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
C,Inrke SEM TO Jau,

John Clarke, who played the begging
cripple act at the B. & o. Depot yesterday
AFTERNOON, was fined SO by Judge kim
bail today for assaulting Special Officer
Green, who arrested him. On the charge
of vagrancy his personal bonds were &C.
cepted. He was sent to Jail for thirty days
in default of the fine.
The evening times., 1896-06-16

threatening, with eccasonal showers in
the lower lake region, the Middle Atlantic
States and the Ohio valley tonight and
Wednesday. Generally fair weather will
continue in the Gulf States.
The following heavy precipitation, in
inches, was reported:
During the past "a hours-India ma polis,
1.O2; Cairo, LAB; Milan, Tenn, 1852.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
commuted the Sentence

The President today in the ease of James
Compton, convicted in the DistriCtof petit
larceny. and sentenced IN March, 1894, to
three years in Albany Penitentiary. COM
muted the sentence to two years and
eleven msnths actual imprisonment.
The evening times., 1896-06-16
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished by Seymour Bros, bank
ers and brokers, members OF New
York Stock Exchange. Washington
office, 609 Fourteenth street. j. A.
Breen, manager