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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.--James j.: Cor
bett. the pucilist surrendered himself ms
morning az the district attorneys once
I'm this city CorDett said ne was an
actor. gave his age As thirty years an az,
his residence as Asbury Parh' n j. nc
can.s 20 this city yesterday a'ten1eo .l'l,-' .
neT 0~ma fn the afternoon, ana was AT
tho Dixon-White sparrins lnatch iast
ni.sht. lie was arrested at Asbury faIk
Iasf Wednesday on a warrant based on an
Indictment charging him WITH Noid,lh.s
tbe law in making arrangements H. TINS
civ for a prize-hght with Robert tltz-
Simmons. Corbett was released on N'Ooo
l4ff
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27
VOL. lO-NEW SERIES. NO. i9s.
Some OF them are Capt. Jas.

ing men. Some OF them are Capt. Jas.
Bumgardnos. OF Staunton; Judge ]. X.
TdmOndson. Of Lexinton Hugh A Whit,
Of Buena Vista: ID. 4. Williamson, OF
clifton Forge; r. y. Harslip, OF Staunton,
and James H. Hawkins, Of Bath
The above names are taken from host
OF others IN the various districts equally
worthy OF mention. but they Will serve 10
show the class OF mon who have shown
their patriotism by engaging IN fight
10 maintain the honor OF tho nation These
men are. and have always been leaders
among their fellows. and the workingmen
have never had better friends than they
have proven Themselves They are IN tho
battle heart and soul. and sooner or later
arc bound 20 WIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

OGDEN, UTAH. sept. 26.-1he straight
Mckinley wing OF the Utah Republicans
met to-day. The result was surprise
10 the Mex nley people. as the silver forces
had majority Of the delegates and re-
fused 70 endorse Mckinley, nominating
a free silver man, Hoibrock' Tor Congress
The silver wing has the state machine lh
ia control. -
mn. vote vas-Holbrook. 273; Booth. %.
Tr,a corv.atlon adjourned sine die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

DALLAS. TEXAS, Sept. 25.-The Sow
ereign Grand Lodge OF Oda-Felo"s Oh
the world. which has been IN session IN
Dallas since last Monday. adjourned mai
ly this afternoon made pubic ms '''l'a-
tion. closed the proceedings ana many
OF the dc,egates have already ieit ioF
nome. About. one hundred ara hiiy
Others, however, VIII depart to-inofIo"
,nornsna on an excursion 70 Monterey.
Mexico.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

Tho Ettricls and Alstosca Cotton Mills on
Tuu Time.

The Ettrick and MatoRca COTTON mliis on
Tul Time.
PETERSBURG. VA. Sept. Special.
The factories OF the LtIlck aud Mdtod ~
ca Cotton Manufacturing Companies.
which have been running on haii time for
the past two mO1ths, Will begin Oh Non
day next 90 run on ful time.
The delegates from Petersburg % me
tpsell-h annual session of the state Ccun-
eli OF Virginia. Junior Order United Amll-
lean Mechanics. which meets in sfIuntOn
on tho 18th OF October next are dcssrs.
r.. ". Kruz L. y. Hargrave. X. H..
Crump, George A. Thompson, a. g..
Miller AM George a. Ramsey.
A difficulty occurred at Willis Gi'liam's
bar-rCom, on Old street. thus afternoon
between Powhatan Coleman and Walter
stokes during which Coleman was badly
cut by Stokes. The two men were en-
eaged In playing craps, when Coleman
accused stokes Of stealing his money, and
this led 10 the trouble The parties are
AL cOiCrel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27
RACING n RO8AOhh.
A Bicyclist and "a Horse Try to Lower a

A Bicyclist and Horse Try To Lower
Record.
ROANOKE. VA. Sept. 2s. Special
The races at the Lake and Dr.glng Park
this afternoon were wei ATTENDED. bur
the programme was short. The nrst
event was half-mile trottins race. class
2:4S. for purse OF $40. with thrca en-
tries. and was easily won by s'deshot. OF
Roanoke; with Giles. OF Roanoke, sec
ond: Guy Fly, Of Richmond, third. Time.
1852 Ii.
Following this there was half milo
race against a record by Laura D., OF
Roanoke. a PAGER. and John Hannah. Ros-
noke's crack bicycle rider, but they failed
10 lower tie record. Tme-Iaura D..
lls; Hannah lis.
As the track was heavy, Il was con-
sidered that Hannah made good at-
tempt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

Vegrers Irf foL.aeh Nfiie Ven.
COLUMBIA. s. c.. Sept. 2G.-The Fort
Motto Guards were tonight ordered yut
H. rrofect George collins (whltel, ci Fort
Notte. from q mob Of NEGROES VINO sWore
10 lynch him Collins this morning snot
a negro named Jessie Goodin. ihefe
we're five hundred men IN The mon. a,
last accounts the negroes had quieted al
the nresence OF the soldiers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Sept. 2c.-Two
friends Joseph H. Goldsteln and Harry
Goldsmith. living in the same boarlinS-
house. played practical jokes en- each
other. Goldsmith shot his Trend twice
in Tia head this morning and then killed
hlrnaadf
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1HREE TIMES BURNED.


tory Destroyed Again.
NORFOLK, VA, Sept 26.-Spec;al.-
Tie fated factory OF the Merchants and
Farmers Pearut Company. on Water
street. was again burnal tonight Tor the
th.rl time The entire depafl ment ana
four hro-boats worked Oh tAe blaze nom
S o'clock til IL. when tho fire was gotten
under control
The aremen had great difficulty IN
reaching the blaze. which proved STUB
horn one originating in the tlird story,
ahout the middle of tire building The
loss viii not exceed $4,000.
Ill IS the third time within the past Few
years that this building aas burned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27
wcyinIey's Visitors.

CANTON. O.. Sept. 26.-Major Mckin-
lev to-day made eleven speeches ana spoke
10 sixteen delegations. About 1900 peo-
pie in the aggregate heard him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

NORTH SYDNEY. c. B.. Sept. 26.-The
Peary Arctic expedition steamer Hone
passed in at this. place st l0<4e a. NJ.
10 day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27
,rr,rnrr EnKFcAsr.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Sept. .J.-fore'
cast for sunday:
virginia: Generally fair during the DAY.
with warm south winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27
gnIsnY MN AND INIIDEL.
Rev. j. W. Lee Severely Critioises the
Candidates In the second District.

HAMPTON. Va. Sept 2l.-bpeclaI-
Rev. j. W. I<8 "seaided" the Democrat
oud Republican Candidates for Congress
IRON tl.s district, in his sermon last
night
he said Young was q representative
~ the whisky interest, and that Wise was
an ,nsdel. and claims he viii defeat both
with a dry ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

Ernest Hasseitine. an n-year-oid
Cashier, Skips with $500.

COLUMBIA. s. c.. Sept 26.-The
eighteen-year. assistant cashier OF the
Bank OF Lancaster Ernest Hasselune,
has defaulted 70 the amount OF ~'oVc ana
skipped. He dealt in futures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

tesues. The silver wing Of the party .,., as-
cline 10 accept his analysis or tne poii'i-
cal situation in this state ana nav"
nanded that an out-and-out SILVER i-"'l ~
tt,, the 6eht in this State shall be made
80, tbo national issues and moro par
',.,,,,riv an tho Democratic proposition
~ rec co,nage AZ tho IS TO ratio
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-27

Men Of hieh character and known abil-
ny are conducting the campaign IN the
Nsrsa > street. Among them NAV be
mentioned COL Abe l'ulkcrson. o. Bristol.
o. g. Richmond. OF Scott. George v. Iitch-
neld. Of Abingdon. John $. Apperson. of
Marion: Frank s. Lee. Of Wise: and G..
}. Holbrook. Of Tasewen
The Teuth furnishes It's quota Of lead
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
THE 1TMEs-RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY, AUGUST 16. 1896.
tendent Of the winterpock coal mines. IN

tendent Of the winterpock coal mines, IN
Chesterfield.
Colonel Werth then became superin-
tendent Of the Glover Hill Railroad Com
pany. and afterwards superintendent ana
treasurer OF the Brghthope RAILROAD
Company and then 10 his present posi-
ton as vice-president and general man.
aver OF the Farmyille and Powhatan Rail-
road Company He Is also president OK
the Richmond Granite Building Company.
Judge John II. Ingram. who will de-
liver the unwilling Grafton. Is an elo-
qlrent and powerful speaker. He Is
Judge Of the Corporation Court OF Man
chester, and. although still a young man.
enjoys a wide reputation for ability as
a jurlst and probity as man.
Mr.. Augustine Royal. chairman or the
Unwilling Committee. is head OF the pros
porous real estate firm of Augustine Roy
an q Co. OF Manchester. He has done
-,uch for the success OF the Powhatan
a 1op Monument Association, and is al
ways to be found foremost In everything
which tends to promote the public well
fare.
The committees I'm charge or arrange
monts for the occasion highly appreciate
tho kindness OF Governor O'Ferrall in
lending his presence 10 the occasion. The
Governor has consented 10 attend at
some inconvenience TO himself, which
makes his consent 10 participate In the
ceremonies the more highly appreciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

Abrams. Andrew Gray. f. e. Markham.
Ed. scott. Geo. $. Jeter. Jr.. Col. W. f..
Wickham, Peter Porter. w. T. Michaux.
Dr. G. l.. Dodd.
Lady Assistants-Mr5. r. r. lee. Mrs.
W. II. Davis. Mrs. VIM. Old. Mrs Leo
Dance. Mrs. r. A. Moseley. Mrs. w. u.
Kennon. Mrs. John Gillian. Mrs. J. p.
Simpson. Mrs. W. ". Mchaux Mrs.
Il. A. Moeeley. Mrs. J.. II. Martin. Mrs
~. T. Miohaux. Mrs. Jas. A. Tilman,
and Mrs. g. J.. Dodd.
Mrs. Clara Nash viii have charge o.
tho ice cream aud lemonade department.
assisted by corps Of charming young
ladies'.
In order 10 accommodate all who wish
n attend the unwilling. a special train
will leave the Southern depot In this city.
at s o'clock a. VI. on tho 10Th, and re-
turning will arrive here at 7:30 i. VI.
The fare for the round trip will be only
sl25.
THE POWHATAN ASSOCIATION.
The powhatan association was formed
November -. 1850 by the survivors Of IN.
old Powhatan Troop. Tenth Regiment.
Nirelnia cavalry Wickham's Brigade.
Fitzhueh Lees Division. Army OF North
crn Virginia. The officers elected were
as follows
cant. Joseph Hobson, president: Majo.
Charles old. first vice-prosident: Maiir
ant d. X. Selden, second vice-prosidenti
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

The advertisement Of the Equitable
Tffe As.rrarce society of the United
States published Cis cwhcrc n this issue,
claims at "the record of she Equitable
eNc.I4 au other lie assurance co npanic5
m aU things that advance DE best IN
forests of policy holders Ihat state
mont. lacl. od up by the documentary evil
Irnoe ought 20 enable a solicitor Tor the
Equitable Life TO sell an the insurance
iu nus town. In fact. would-be Insurers
ought 90 tumble over each 9th = 10 secure
ON. Of the society policies. IL has truly
been said that surplus is strength, ana
on that basis the Equitable LIE Is the
strongest company iu tne world. 10
Cording to- the eighth annual edition. OF
The Indicator chart for 1896 of regular
LEGAL reserve life Insurance companies,
cOmuilcd from official sources. the
EQUITABLE Life has issued insurance dur
iug the past five years. ending l..J' OF
sl~S. i3y2. the largest amount or any
COMPANY in the world. Also. from the
s.mt source we ind that the Equitable
Life had insurance boz force az tho end or
oach wear for the past 1--WE years "a create r
amount than any of the other companies
mentioned therein. and there are ttty-
nine altogether. Great is the Equitable
Life Assurance Society Of the Cniiei
siatcs and Fortunate Is the man tlat
secures contract with it-FrOm The In
dictator. Detroit Mich.
Kindly read the adFertlsemc NJ I'm this
issue. HOWARD SWINEFORD,
General hgent
Virginia and North Carolina,
Richmond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

The Richmond Howltzers are having
an excellent time al ocean View At pres
emit. They have pitched their rents about
nf,v Yards from the hotel, on Level,
erIss-cOyered field, in fuA view or the
electric railway on one side, and are
sheltered on the other by tho long belt or
pines which crowns the hill above the
beach. .
There are thirty men in camp and the
following nine ladies': Misses Simons,
Wry. Powell and webb, Of Richmond
and Miss T,ree of Lynchburg, and Mes
danes Hutchinson, Lorraine. and Minor,
of Richmond, and Mrs. Sinton, Cd Lynch
burg
First Sergeant ". VI. Myers seems to
have charge of everything, and fulhlls
his manifold duties IN so kindly and cour-
teOus 70 manner as 10 render himself DO
seryedly popular with every one.
The cucampment makes bright ana
beautiful picture with It's twenty white
tents. unlimited number Of red blankets,
glittoring gatlng gum handsome soldier
BOYS in easy Jniress uniform. and last,
but most certainly not least its nine
pretty maids and matrons iiuttertng about
in white dresses and gay ribbons
Tho order Of the day is. Reyeille at 9
a. 81. roil-call at ESQ. breakfast Z. guard
mount $50. dinner 1 ]. NJ. target prac-
tice at 40 supper 7, tattoo 1890, AMI
taps at H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

The meetings at the Young Men 9
christian Association promise "a larger at
tendance to-day. because Of the fact that
they viii Dee held in the cool gymnasium
room Plenty of chairs and fans viii be
ON hand
Tne BOYS Will meet an 3 o'clock J.. Nj.
Nr. George W. Lowry viii talk 20 them.
Being am interesting speaker and d friend
OF Young America. doubtless good
audience Of bright faces viii greet him.
AT o'clock air s. Is. Mckee, the gem
eral secretary. Will address the mems
rally. taking for his theme "An Up-IO-
Date Question" A male quartette. com
posed of Messrs w. A. Watkins. H. G.
Sims. T.. t. Taylor. and B. T.. Cosby will
sing. All men are invited
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

Pat NcCalrc the saloon-koeper, who
was arrested several days ago. charged
with committing am assault upon Miss
Martha Perkins was before Squire T..
j. Pierce yesterday afternoon, and VI :
sent ou 100 the grand jury.
Hall Smith (co'oreW was before jus
tco g. Y. Vincent yesterday. charged
with the larceny of "a revolver. lie
Was adiuls q cuilty. and sent 10 Jail
for three months.
lawson GOOde lcOlorcsD was before
Squire Pierce. charged with resisting
Constable Cyclone" Samucls In the dis
charge of his duty. de was fined $40,
and took AN appeal 10 the County Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

InII VIU IL IUfTIIUUUI II IUIII IIIII ~
AM TO present hon. John IA. Ingram, the
orator Of the day.
8. introductory speech by Gov. O'Fer-
rail-.
&. Grafton by Judge John H. Ingram.
Z. Monument unveiled boy Miss Amy
McRae Werth.
s. salute fired.
9. Chairman Royal viii then name the
following committee or ladies' TO nave
chsrro of the monument and plot and
49,. Ga. ...,,,.. l,..ff ir order. Mrs Chas.
Old Airs. Jude NVm. Pope Dabney. Mrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

Yesterday being thc Feast Of the IS
sumption OF the blessed Virgin Mary.
pastor and az hy the assistant. Bone
OIfuon OF the Blessed Sacrament WAS
given after the late mass
This morning at Z the Young Ialics'
Branch Of tho League Of the Sacred H.ll
Will 20 o. Holy Communion ln "a body. aud
AZ 1890 mass viii Doc said IS Rev Patrick
Luckie, s. NJ. recently appointed profcs-
sor OF moral philosophy in jefferson COL
icge. Louisiana. who VIII also preach.
The Little Sisters Of the Poor Oi 81
EOphia's Home will begin their aDnual
retreat this morning. i, Will last a
week.
on Wednesday next the annual excur-
sion 10 Providence Forge OF Sacred
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
TO UNVEIL THE MONUMENT.
Impressive Ceremonies Al POYhatan
Courthouse, August 10th.
JUDGE INGRAM WILL Be THE ORATOR
The Monument TO be Unveiled by Miss
Amy McRae Wcrth-The Proceedings
VIII Wind Up with a Delightful
Spread.

Next Thursday. August 10th. the mag
nificent monument which had been erect
ed AT Powhatan Courthouse TO perpotuate
hatan Troop will be unveiled with app
propriate ceremonies. The order Of the
proceedings on that auspiclous occasion
will be as follows:
THE PROGRAMME.
l. Capt. Joseph Hobson. president Of
the Powhatan Troop Association. viii call
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

4 Complete Change of Artists Announced
for This Week.

This week the bill at tho Jefferson ROOF
garden underroes conplete change
which will undoubtedly b. appreciated by
the many patrons of this delightful and
popular resort.
The la Port sisters. with their charm-
ing duets head the list Of merry enter
taincrs. Then comes "ROsalie,' the
clever vocalist and sensational dancer
followed by Phyllis Allcn. prima donna
cCitralto. I'm popular selections. AL
Grant. premier monOlOgist aud clever
comedian. viii conclude with Paulo and
Dik1. the famous French ecccnuiques, IN
songs and dances.
al OF thu above are well known and
clever artists. aud they will undoubtedly
furnish the best entertainments Of the
season thus far
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

the assembly to order and request Ser
geant j. H. Harrison. chaplain Of the
association, to offer "a prayer.
2. Prayer hy RoV. j. H. Harrison.
8. James r.. Wcrth, chairman Of ths
Monument Committee. will make his re-
port. and turns the monument over 10
Augustine Royal. chairman Of the Tn
yelling Committee.
4. Ills Excellency Gov. Chas. T. OTor-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
rnkn st.nmcr Pocnhontns

SATURDAY NIGHT. AUGUST %, lso6.
Round trip 10 Norfolk........75c.
7sc.... Round trip 90 Newport News....75c.
e,.. Round trip 70 ocean View. SOC.
-Oc Round trip 10 Norfolk Old
Point or Newport News for ladies'
and children under - SOC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
Cliancery Court.

Mrs Eliza J. and Mr.. Frank II Pc
lorze yesterday qualified Ia tho Chan
Gerry Court ac cNccutriN ana executor re-
iouzc. deceased. The estate IS valued az
$4,000. and is left 10 the family Of the
dcceased
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

Heart narlsh will take place. A number
OF successful lawn and donkey parties
have been held recently IN preparation
Tor II I'm different parts OF the PARISH
aud II will doubtless be- as usual, inc
Plumbers ana attractions. The ass slant
uas,or. Father Carne. Will 'Jke short
vocation this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

ing glory The rear of the shaft is orna-
mented with two crossed cavalry sabres'
which are likewise cnlNlue4 with the
Confederate battie-ilas.
Surmounting the shaft Is % cap-stone.
highly oruamcutel with tloss 0ms %. the
lOlIs plant emDlemaile OF eternal peace
ful eieen. Frfuf and rear OF the cdp-
stone show amidst the lotus leaves
star. typlfying the star OF destiny. upon
whose lieht so many brave souls have
gazed ana followed. The height o. the
monumnt is - feet, which, added To- tn-
3 feet OF the base. makes Il feet fiom
the base 20 the cap-sione
COL. JAMES -. WERTH.
Col. james X Werth. president Of the
Monument Association. was born iu Cncs-
terneld county August 81, lsH. Ills faith
er WAS al that time actively engaged I'm
coal mining but in 1873 moved with his
family TO Richmond, and then went by
himself 10 California 20 mine gold.
col. Worth entered the Confederate
army ia Richmond in li- as "a member
OF tho Governors euafl. but Yves IN
1~3 transferred 10 the lOwhaian Troop.
Tie was wounded three times severely la
Early's campaign in the Valley and slight
IN at Aldle and Cold HarbOr. lie was al
Appomattox. and his command I'M Fitz-
hueh Lees division cut through the lines
while Gen. X. T.. Lee was captivating.
Col. Werth travelled south 10 join john
ston. but surrendered 40 Dover y. c.,
ninety DAYS after Lees surrender.
After the war the first thing be did
was 10 clean the bricks OF the burnt
buildings I'm Richmond. and was shortly
afterwards employed by the United states
Government In making surveys of the
b,ttlet.lds around Richmond 10 accom-
many Gen. Grants report 10 Congress.
lie then bound himself TO the firm OF Call
A. Rand. machlnests, for three years. AT
the salary OF seventy-fiye cents a day.
and from there took charge as supertn-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

The steamer loci hontas VIII le1Ss mere
e.tr'rf.v August g2d an ~ l.. NJ; re-
rlrnine will leave Cobb's Island gag =,
N sunday. and arrive here about 4.'p
4 NJ. Monday. Electricians VIII meet
steamer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
Grand Ball at white Sulphur Springs Au-
ptf.t 18th.

The most recherche affair or the season:
for which occasion the Chesapeake aud
Ohio railway will. on August 18th ana
lTth. sell round-trip tickets 10 White
Sulphur sat one fare 0rOm Richmond
$500 good TO return until August 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

IVI UIWT u W - =
Moseley. c. Il. Kennon. ". u. kcnnon.
j. u. Simpson, w W. Michaux Paul.
Michaux, T.. A. Moselcy. J. II. Martin
Lem. s. LaPrade. Alex. Winfrcc. samp-
son Jennings. Or. Blair Burwell. Willis
w. Hobson. Robert Palmer. st. Geo. T.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-17
financial.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Boston. Nov. II. 1896.
sealed proposals for the purchase OF bonds of
the Loan for the AboltioA OF Grade Crossings.
for two million dollars go OOOO OOW. will be re-
celved at this Office until twelve O'Clock. noon.
on Monday, Nov. %, 1896 at which time they
VIII be publicly opened and read.
This loan will be issued in coupon bonds OF
one thousand dollars Gi ,prp. each da ted May J.
lN96 PAYABLE Nov. l. 1923 with interest at the
rate OF three and one-half c;i2) per cent per an
mum from Nov l. 1896 PAYABLE seni-annualy
on the first days OF May and November in each
year and may he delivered coupon or reg
lst"red bonds at the option # the purchaser.
Principal and interest will he paid in gold coin
or IT'S equivalent at the Office of the Treasurer
OF the Commonwealth i'm Boston The Loan FOR
the Abolition Of Grade Crossings Is authorized
ny chapter 42S Of the Acts Of 1890. chapter i}'
OF the Acts OF 1892 and chapter 439 Of the Acts
OF 1896
The right IL reserved 20 reject any all bids.
All bids mrst Er nccOmpunicd by certified
checks for per cent. of the amounts bid for
T.. T. SHAW.
TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL"
New-York tribune., 1896-11-17
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Boston. Noy. H. 1896
Sealed proposals for the purchase OF bonds OF
the "Stafe House Loan Of 1901" for five hun
dred thousand dollars fS5OOOW. VIII be re-
ce,ved AZ this office until twelve o'clock. noon.
Monday. Nov %. 1896 at which time they will
be publicly opened and read.
This loan will be ISSUED In registered bonds OF
ono thousand dollars Isl. .OOO) each or multpes
thereof. dated July !. 1896, due July |. 1901
with interest at the rate Of three and one half
(3ia) per cent per annum payable semi an
nuaIlv on the first days Of January and July in
each year from July ], 1S?G.
principal and interest will he paid In gold coin
or IT'S equivalent. at the ofiicc OF the treasurer
~ the commonwealth. In Boston.
The state House Loan of 1901 IL authorized
bv chapter $40 Of 1883. chapter 300 OF lSS?.
chapter i.5S Of 1S92. chapter az or 1871 ana
chapter $40 OF 1S?G.
THE right js reserved 10 reject any or all bids.
All tid. must he accompanied by certified
rhe'AS "' T.. T.. SHAW.
TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL