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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

WANTED A MAN WITH PUSH AND
anere,v 10 work INV farm on shares. G0od
teams and Implements furnished; Pis ace
near town. Fine opportunity Tor me
right man. Address G., Lock Soy %
Manchester. Va. ia y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

l have 5000 Choice Hams M tr'
cure I'm stock. They are the finest
on the market, and arc sure n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

WANTED. 4 WHITE COOK AND
CLEANER: good pay. No colored help
on premises. 80 west Main street. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

CIGAR-MAKERS WANTED "
hand work LIE CONNOISSEUR CIGAR,
FACTORY. Grove road. half mile beyond
Soldiers Home. 20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

YOUNG MEN TO PREPARE FOR
AM CARRIERS. TO be held in this city
in February. High grade makes appoint
ment sure. Valuable information free or
NATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS IN
STITUTE, Washington, ID. {. write To-
dayt ia o-ll-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

This is the only kind DO f0r making
Fruit-Cake. We have 500 pounds
I'm 1-pound boxes. boxes ...........
~ nItxaH AuIa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

WANTED, A COOK IN A FAMILY OF
six persons. Comfortable home and wages
promptly paid. Give references ADDRESS
Box 425, city. ia t-it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

statesmen TO SELL CIGARS TO
DEALERS. Salary or commission. tx
perience unnecessary Reply with stamp.
SUPERIOR CIGAR COMPANY,
ia 5-it Chicago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

WANTED. AT los SOUTH THIRD
s syaTt. - ia 5-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

WANTED, A NO. ! HORSESHOE
PUNCHER, and a few men TO Work on
machines. Steady work. Apply at once
THE CHICAGO HORSESHOE CO.,
"a s-st East Chicago. Ind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

SALESMAN WANTED TO. CALL on
musicians only on behalf OF large sursl-
cal work Good income assured. Address
Post-Ofice Box 1852. Phlladelphla. ia esSS
AGENTS AND BRANCH HOUSE Man
Pants g.: Shirts. 81: Macintosh, -:
HUNTER TAILORING COMPANY,
Ia 5-Sr12t Cincinnati, ..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

MEN TO SELL BAKING POWDER TO
the grocery trade. Steady employment;
experience unnecessary. SO monthly
salary and expenses or COM IL onet sat
isfacfory address at once with partlcu-
lars concerning yourself, u. ;. CHEMi-
CAL WORKS. Chicago. u o-lt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

WANTED, TO SELL \ BAR, WELL
stocked with liquors, tobacco, and cigars,
with all licenses; or will take partner.
4S7 Calhoun street, two blocks east OF
Brook avenue. ia 5-lt,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15

Offerings and sales ~, the Richmond To-
bacco Exchange -Intrsnh Revenue
Collections a orsirn Advlces'

NEW YORK, Jan. A.~h.gher prices
were tnr rulo al thc 5t0lH b~cha.' ~
during lfo earlier trading. nc i."p."f,
mont Was due 90 the btt'ti f~ t,.''--
outlook abroad ana thc uN"i.e' .' t
Icau rauua. .DUufIucs iu London VIM
fnol..|d FL. 4nfltlatlous mat the Ncii'-
2ueian dispute ls uAciy 10 ne Ht'''N- .s
arbitration alter al i.oneo" lo."'. W" 49,
fhc principal buyers az lue op,'n"1, o.
al was stated tnat the ioit'lthtE So. e.
mani t..gn mad developed the tAtat'Att
"a a heavy snort interest M -.nti..ci'i
Ilo taIl advance was eQDsi 10 ~
nor cont iu tht general ful O. 81 " ~
1bfI, Metropolitan Traction llmpcd lltIn
IUzI. 90 IuA. An unexpected engagement OF
al 100000 oil colo Tor export TO .i'CIc
tomorrow Toy lu1ard ftcre5 rather ap'tt
rhc ca.cllatious OF the bulls. and not only
Induced Ican1auuus, but ich 10 s"4fa
for tnc short account Chlcaso 'ias vas
depressed ut one time, and iell rom hu'2
10 tls on reports from Chicago that the
Common Council intended making iftsh
attack on the property. There was an
umOundcd rumor 10 the effect that Attoi-
uty-Icuerll Mooney would decide against
inc rcOi SANITATION plan. Leather declined
on the failure 0f the directors 10 deciaic
tAe dividend to-day. IL IS understood tha1
the directors did not discuss the matter
al al, and that The meeting was htiu
simply Tor the purpose of making cti tdin
changes ia the bylaws. rms executive
committee viii nc reduced from seven 10
NEC. IN tlt last noui the market Was
duil and about steady in tone Net
changes show "a decline Of ANs per cent
outside of Chicago Gas. Rock Island, Jer-
seq Central. and Baltimore and ONO,
which gained i,nl4 per cent total sales
were only 113.u~4 shares, including HlfHp
50. Paul. l4.SVl Louisville and Nashville
l2,1cp Sugar, and 10000 Leather pre-
ferred. Railway and miscellaneous bonds
We're higher. Sales were Sl.J8S. 900. The
sales OF listed stocks aggregated l44.lsG
shares and Of unlisted stocks p jiS
shares.
Money on call easy at 3u6 per cent,
last loan and closing offered az 3 per
cent. Bar silver. tbs Sterling eXchaucs
steady, with actual business in bankers
bills az 4Stizu 1874 for sixty days ouf
4~'ufSyA for demand posted rates. Assn
4sHia. commercial bills, 4s6lN4S4li. Gov
crnmcut bonds firm state BOMBS dun.
railroad bonds firm. SILVER at the board
was quiet
Treasury balances. Coin, SOB ,4s f34.
currency. S2.01J.7sl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15
Richmond is the Right Place.

rho Memphis Appeal publishes the
following in regard TO the election of
MRS. kellar Anderson, as regent for
Tennessee, OF the Confederate Memorial
and Literary Society in this city
AT the recent meeting Of the Confed-
crate Memorial and Literary Society OF
Richmond, Va, Mrs. kellar Anderson OF
this city was elected regent OF the State
Of Tennessee, whose duty IL will be to
collect such Confederate relies and me-
MORALS as shall properly illustrate the
part taken by the sons of the State in
the memorable conflicts. These viii be
placed In the Tennessee room and be for
all time subject 10 the supervision of the
regent from Tennessee.
Mrs. T.. ID. Hotchkiss is chairman Of
the building committee, under whose di-
rection the repairs have been made, and
Mrs. James Werth Is chairman Of the
relic committe.
Mrs. Kellar Anderson, i'm speaking OF
this repository Of relics, said:
Richmond, the capital, the heart OF the
Confederacy. IS the right and only prop
er place for the erection OF the Battle
Abbey Of the South The only city which
the people OF the whole South could unite
upon as a commotn centre. 1t is also
the nrst and only city 10 advance the ma
tlOnal museum idea, and the first 10 make
a beginning. tAnd In this beautiful and
halowed White House OF the Confederacy
Is already collected a rich treasure-store
Of relics and memorials OF Southern
heroism. So why should not the grand
Temple of Fame" made possible by the
sublime munihcence OF Charles Broadway
Rouss lit its walls around this rich
nucleus with its sacred memories
/ shall be glad TO communicate with any
patriotic son or daughter OF Tennessee
who desires 10 commemorate any per-
son, event or deed by placing i'm the Ten
nessee room "a testimonial relic or souve-
mir, with accompanying outline sketch.
thus preserving In lasting form the truth
OF history. Any articles entrusted TO
my care shall be promptly forwarded To
the yice-regent OF the Tennessee room,
rs. Norman V. Randolph. in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15

The Late Capt. Braden and His successors
Fat Cattle and Good Roads.

HUGHEsVILLE. VA, Jan. H.-spe-
cial.-'rhe death Of Captain oscar D
Braden deserves more. than passing
notice. At the time Of his death ne Was
president of the Loudoun Mutual FIRE
Insurance Company, and for many years
me had been an elder in the Presbyter-
ian church, OF which he was one OF I1s
most useful, influential, and hishiy-re
snected members When the war broke
out he Joined the Confederate army ana
served as private, lieutenant, ana cap
tain of Company X, Sixth Virginia Cav
airy. ef whose number, twenty-three, IN
Guiding three captains and two Deuten-
ANTS gave their lives TO the southern
cause. and thirty-two wounded, lncludihs
Csptain Braden, but in all that gallant
band there was no Drawer or knightiler
man than he. He was greatly beloved py
his men. by whom ne was anectlonateiy
addressed as Uncle oscar. lie was
a man of intelligence, a successful farm
er. and possessed of a fine business ca
pacitv. He was a member of Clinton
Hatcher Camp, G. 5. v, and dled III
the seventy-seventh year or MS age
Mr.. Thomas Arthur Phillips has been
elected president OF the Loudoun Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, wee Napia'n
O. S. Braden, deceased.
Mr.. Joseph Nichols, a well-known and
highly-esteemed citizen Of this county
died on Friday morning, in the eighty
seventh year Of his age.
Mr. s. Carroll Chancellor, lawyer and
farmer. shipped TO Baltimore on We'd
nesdav. twenty-nlne fat cattle which
averaged l,S4S pounds. and two oxen
which weighed S,4f6 pounds an average
of LIB pounds.
7 AIDE a n ist5Be I'm my last commurl-
&, tier in saying that the thermometer
at Huehesville registered 10 degrees be-
low zero. / should have said 10 degrees
above zero. il did register as low AK
above.
The dearth of water continues and our
roads are dry and dusty. Such good
roads have never been known IN this
section at this season by that indennite'
but supposed to be ever reliable person
age. "the Oldest inhabitant.'
Mr. Reginald Lee Nixon, son OF MI
George Nixon, Of Leesburg, and nephew
of Lieutenant Lewis Nixon. the distin-
glished naval constructor. left home last
week TO enter the military academy at
Danville.
Mr.. Henry r. Jacobs. former we'll
known citizen OF this county, died re-
Gently OF cancer Of the stomach, in Wash
ington, -. G.
Mr. Richard White. formerly Of this
county. died recently Of cancer at Ne
chanicsburg. o., in the sixty-sixth year
Of his age.
Mrs. Jacob Filler died at Taylorstown
on Tuesday last
Mr.. Walter Yakey. also of Taylors-
town. died on Wednesday I'm the TWEEN
ty-third year Of his age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15
GLOUcEsrER coCNrY OfsrERMEN.
They Have Little Hope for Benefit From
the Present Legislature.

BRIDGES. VA. Jan. l4.-Special.-The
cold wave seems 10 have passed, and
with the prospect for good weather our
FARMERS have started IN 10 prepare for
their early trucks, though IL looks now
on a smaller scale than heretofore owing
10 the very low prices prevailing TOR sew
efal wears past with no prospects as
yet OF better season this time.
The oystermen are plying their calling
with renewed vigor 10 meet the slightly
increased demand occasloned by the late
cold snap. The season so far has been
a dull one. and prices have been general
~ very low.
The cold snap increased the demand
somewhat. but prices have not materially
improved certainly not In proportion TO
the Increased costs OF handling, for it's
impossible for 0ystermen TO make full
days work In very cold weather.
Not much interest Is manifested among
the oystermen In the proposed changes In
the oyster law at this. session Of the Leg
isiature. They have about concluded that
Il is almost useless 10 expect anything OF
practical benefit 10 them or the oyster in
fustry al the hands OF the Legislature
When they ask for bread they generally
get stone.
The proposition TO abolish the Board Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15
4 MISSION ron SEwroRr VIEWS
The Sheriff of Princess Anne Has a Hard
struggle with Desperate.

NORFOLK, VA. Jan. H-Special-
Clarence Aydelotte. the four-year-old son
OF Charles s. Aydelotte, died last night
from the effect oil burns sustained while
playing In the fire in a latrobe heater
week ago The funeral was held this
Afternoon
The remains of John g. Seal who died
in Philadelphia last Thursday, arrived
here to-day and We're Inferred in Elmwood
Cemetery, Rev. DR. NJ b. Wharton, Of
Freemason-Street Baptist church, con-
Quoting the services
Superintendent Harry Walton, of the
Norfolk Union Mission, proposes to in
augurate mission work at Newprt News
and will hold a mass-meeting there on the
2Jth instant TO bring the subject before
the people Mr.. Roberts. Of the Norfolk
Mission, will be placed in charge OF the
work there.
A row Of small brick houses occupied by
colcred people, on Princess Anne road,
was burned this morning.
Cards are out for the marriage OF j.
~ Ely OF Berkeley, TO Miss Marie Hol-
land. OF Windsor, on the 18th, instant.
Sheriff Cromwell, OF Norfolk county.
had a desperate struggle on the Princess
Anne road last night with a colored
desperate named John Stewart. at whom
no fired three shots. none of them taking
effect. Stewart was Caught by posse
to-day and lodged IN the county all. lie
has served two terms In the State peni-
Tertiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15
ron me DAyIs noSUMENr.
An Entertainments Under the Auspices of
Chew Camp, sons of Veterans.

Chew Camp, sons OF Veterans.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Jan. IA
The Lorelei Literary Society has elected
the following officers: President. Miss
Janet sampson; Vice-President, Miss Ger
trude BicAurran. Secretary, Miss Mar
earet Jones; Treasurer, Miss Madge
Crutchneld.
George ~. Hamilton. formerly a resident
~ this city. died few days ago. aged
thirty-eight ye us
Hanover Baptist church, OF King George
co,,nty has extended "a call 90 Air. Mon
des a student OF Richmond College.
the Young minister has not yet deter
mined whether he Will accept
MIR VIM. A. Sorrell and daughter are
extremely i'll at their home. near Comron.
MIR Willie Tayloe formerly OF this
city. Is one of the lessees OF the Hotel
Burton. in Danville, which viii be formal
~ opened to-day.
"My Awful Dad" an amusing comedy
will be presented AZ the Opera House
Thursday night by ameteur talent OF the
city, under the auspices OF the r. S.
Chew Camp Sons OF Confederate vete-
rams. Rehearsals are going on every
night and the play will be witnessed by
n crowded house. The proceeds will be
turned into the Jefferson Davis Monument
fund
Miss Schooler. daughter ~ Nv Thomas
Schooler, OF this city. was 30 badly burned
a few days ago, her clothes having ig-
nited from an open fire, that her recovery
f. extremely doubtful.
Preparations for grand masquerade
ball 10 be given at the Opera House here
on the night OF February 18th. by the So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15

Chesapeake and it's Tributaries and TO
appoint three fish commissioners TO look
after the oyster Industry Is generaliy r.
Garded as move to make three iat ON
ces or more to reward broken-down pom
ticians for party services at the ex-
pense OF the oystermen.
That such move Will I'm any manner
increase the revenues Is regarded as ap-
surd.
The surveys of the natural beds or rocks
and OF the planting grounds have been
completed after IA fashion, and those Ia
miliar with the subject claim that the
time for commissioners has passed; that
II the Connecticut system had been adopt
81 at first and the surveys had been made
by a State engineer under the suDervis-
ion OF three commissioners, they would
have been uniform throughout the state
and Of some practical value As u -
these surveys are regarded as of very
little practA'al value. owing TO the greas
difficulty and cost OF retracing any OF the
lines. particularly those or the natural
beds.
With the naked eye no man can tell
anything about them. The Legislature
will look In vain for any appreciate IN
crease Of revenue from this source 80
long as the men who assesses me taA
collect the same; How mucn re,et ,ha
State if all OF the county treasurers were
also the assessors or commissioners Oh
the revenue2
NOl MUCH STOCK Is tdkti
the much talked-of war with Great brit-
ian over the Venezuelan dispute. rev
days since party OF Confederate Net
Grams were discussing the subject. one OF
whom illustrated his position by relating
the following true story.
In one OF the fights in which stewart
Cavalry was engaged n piece OF artillery
was about 10 fall into the hands OF the
enemy because the horses from some
cause could not bring II of the field
detail was made from the Firth Regiment
TO bring off the piece by hand. Among
the party was Jim Rowe. OF King ana
Queen. who. IL seems, was not Dsfucu-
larry fond of the music OF the mnnlss,
and who was great stammerer. Inc
enemy was advancing rapidly and pouring
a steady fire, which momentarily grew
hotter and hotter. Into the party win
.'he piece OF artillery as they SLOWLY
dragged Il from the field. Jim Rowe be-
came very impatient and stammered out;
Ply. ply Cd, boy, boys. l-e-s,s,
l-e-s-s, Let's ta-t-a-k-e up Stub
s-c-r-i-p-t scrip. s-u-b-s-c-r-i-p-t-i-o-
papa, pay for the damn thing, an,
an, and Let l-e-t her go.
The whole party of veterans agreed tnat
they would cheerfully subscribe and pay
either England or Venezuela for the ter
ritory in dispute and make II present
to the other sooner than have another
war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15

Detective Don Farley nelps Run Them to
Ground Burkeyiiic Industries.


Ground -Burkeyiiie Industries.
BURKEVILLE. VA. Jan. M.-SpeciaL
Two colored thieves attempted to break
into the store OF BIr. j. J.. Bradshaw
this morning about O'Clock.
They had placed an oil barrel on a
box, and standing on this broke out the
glass panes of the rear door, and were
cutting through the wooden framing
when discovered by Mr. b. 7. Osborne.
who was on his way 10 an early train.
Finding themselves discovered, they
jumped a fence and disappeared In the
darkness.
Town policeman Charles Gregory was
notified, and assisted Mr.. Don j. Early,
a Norfolk and Western detective, and
several citizens, he located them ar a fire
in "a small piece Of pine woods about
one mile and a half east of Burkeville.
They We're easily captured and confess
ed their guilt 10 Detective Early. giving
the names OF John Lawrence and Henry
Monett and claiming Maryland and
Georgia as their homes respectively
They We're taken before his Honor the
Mayor. who sent them on TO the County
Court Detective Early displayed great
shrewdness IN making them confess. It
rs evident that they are hardened crimi-
mails, and l doubt not are wanted at
more than one place.
Bmkeylle has bright future before
f. Owing to its railroad facilities and
healthy location, # will be a most desir-
able place for the location OF manu-
featuring interests.
We now have a grist-mill three saw
mills. barrol-head mandatory. canning
works. a hoop-pOle-mill, and parties from
the North arc here to-day making ar
rangements for the establishment or an
other large hOop-pOle-mill.
our town is also proud Of its educa-
tional interests. the South Side Fee
male Institute Burkeville Male Academy.
and Ingleside Seminary being located ia
our midst
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15

WILMINGTON. n. c., Jan. l4.-Rosir
firm: strained sl.35: good DO, $l4.
Spirits OF turpentine rrm' nhchihe'
2gilc. Irregular, 29c.
Tar steady at 9Jc.
Crude turpentine firm. hard not quoted;
soft. sl4O; virgin. SleO.
SAVANNAH, GA. Jan. ll-splrits OF
turpentine opened firm at E1gcr WIN
sales OF II casks. closed firm at 5oc., win
sales OF 81 casks: receipts, $50 casks.
ROsin unchanged IN tone. pales noml-
nal. with no demand: medium and com
mons I'm good demand al the advance
sales, 5000 barrels; \. Is, 6, SLID, =
l. 81. 20. X, $50: NJ. $40; \. go; WIN
dow-glass - 80: water-white. S.lJ
CHARLESTON, $. c.. Jan. l4.-Iur-
pentine firm: sales. - casks al &c.
Eosn steady: A, -, {, sllo' d. 10
g. sl -. r. 81 rs: &, 40. II, SAB;
i. s1.5J. other grades no demand; prices
moi quoted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-15
Suicide ~ FiJOUIER.
A Weu-Known Young Man shoots Him
seIfFataiIy.

! A WeIl-Rnown Young Man shoots Him
selfFatany.
THE PLAINS. FAUQUIER CO, VA,
Jan. 4-Speciel-1he sensation Of tho
cycle was created in this quiet hamlet
Sunday night
A nash Of hight. followed by the sharp
report OF a pistol, in the centre OF me
principal street broke the stiffness OF the
peaceful sabbath evening just aLttf INC
close OF services in the churches.
The cries OF excited witnesses 10 the
deed mingled with the groans Of the
victim OF the deadly shot, quickly brought
almost the entire male population OF me
place 20 the scene of the tragedy, and
IL was soon known that Elmer AsnDy, a
Wcll-ku0Wn young resident OF me village,
had taken his own me. 30 Iar as can
al present be learned, me- letl Denlnd MN
no reason, verbal or written, Tor the per
petratOn Of the dreadful deed lie Was a
man OF about twenty-five years OF abe'
IN good health ana popular with ms
companions. q mechanic OF no mean
ability, and in employment that afforded
him a steady and remuneraiiFe income.
lie went 10 church az Marsnau an me
morning with u companion ana IN mo
evening he attended services here IN com
pany with a young lady 70 whom he had
been paying his addresses for some time
past II Is said that she mad smiled upon
his suit, but that ne was opposed " hef
brother After seeing her nome from
church he walked up me street IN com
pany with his companion or the morning,
inquiring OF those he met as 10 the
Whereabouts OF the brother who opposed
his suit, and # r. now thought though
not suspected at the time, that II was his
Intention 10 shoot him before taking his
own life Failing 10 fail in with him.
however, he suddenly TOOK the pistol from
hls pocket and without Word having
been said about his intentions, and before
any one could have had time 10 interfere,
even had they been known, he placed the
muzzle against his right temple ana
fred.
Bis death ensued i'm about two minutes.
The weapon used belonged 70 his en-
plover. and Ashby had taken IL from
bookcase. where II was kept that af-
ternoon under the plea OF getting out Z
book 10 read.
The unfortunate young man was usually
oilief and well-behayed, though sometimes
addicted TO drink. lie had rather an i'm
Uulsiye disposition and a rowing nature.
lie left home about a year ago ana
took a place as brakeman on a freight
frain of the Southern railway, and ~ Is
said that while in that position he once
aftempted 10 take his own life in the
rftV oil Alexandria by means Of an over
doss. ~ isldanIm. but his condition was
discovered and his life saved by the
prompt administration "a restor8uyes at
The hands Of a physician, who waa
promptly called.
Confederate cavalry oiilcer, General Iur-
ner AshOy