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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

BITLIWAYO FOR THE CHARTERED COMPANr
Buluwayo May H.-At a meeting OF the SANITARY
poard held to-day resolution was adopted de-
cIaring against a revocation OF the charter OF the
british South Africa Company The Board rep
resents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
CHESTS AT THE LEADING HOTELS.
MARi.lIOROTGU

MARLBOROUGH
q. ~ Severance Chelsea
Mas
q " Pound. chicago
u. Is Cheney & wife. Ra-
cine. Wis.
". A norton & wife.
brooklyn
+. Wilcox. F.tisburg
II. II. Reed. Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
LIGHT AND POWER.
A Company Chartered in ChnrIottes-
yiIIe-BaiI Refused.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, February
27.-(Speclal)-A charter has been granted
in the Corporation Court to the Massey
Light and Power Company. w. j. Flick
lin is the president and f. b. Treiber
the secretary and treasurer, and these
with John l.. Walters. c. II. Hartman,
and John Mckenzie constitute the d.
rectors. The capital stock Is $4,000. The
main Office will be in Charlottesville.
Bail has been refused the four negroes
charged with the murder Of Thomas
w. Thompson. and the burning OF VIII
liam A. Whites store. The prisoners
will be brought before the grand jury
next Monday.
The Committee on Lights OF the City
Council have Issued an order that here
after white labor shall be employed at
the gas-works, and that all the street
lamps shall burn all night.
The chancery suit Of w. r. Duke and
w. w. Scott, receivers. against the Cor
don Land Company. has been instituted
in the Albemarle Circuit Court. There
are 800 defendants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
DE A THEATRE NO LONGER.
The Old Pla, house to Give way 10
n Zig CIothing-Store.

The historic Richmond Theatre. under
whose roof the prominent actors and ac-
tresses of this and past generations have
bowed before the aristocracy OF the o'a
Dominion. will soon be only n memory
and on its site will be erected buldihe
that u,ll no a credit TO Richmond and
ON annronriate monument to the OLD
Tbo nroperty is owned by Colonel John
Murphy. and has been leased by MN
to Messrs. Arnold & Co. OF chicago.
III. who intend TO establish here one OF
the largest clothing houses in the south.
IL is asserted that the work OF tearing
down the present building will be COM
rnenced at once, and that the erection or
fbe new building will be started about
the last of March.
Tho establishment OF Messrs. Arnold
a. co. Will cover the entire site. 1t VIII
be five stories in height, with an iron
front on Broad street. and brick and
iron on the Seventh-street side. 1t is
claimed that when finished ;he building
will be one of the handsomest on Broad
street
Colonel Murphy was very reticent last
evening about the price OF the lease.
but intimated that II was a large interest
upon the original cost of the property.
The building TO be erected will cost be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. The property
was formerly owned by Mrs. Powell. At
her death it was sold 10 Colonel Murphy.
$4,000 being the purchase price. 1t was
leased by him to Manager Thomas G..
Leath, Of the Academy of Music. The
house has been closed during nearly the
whole term of his management, it being
leased by him merely to keep any other
a.. -.
Mli.ln
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
REV. DIR. JAMES Il. HUBARD.
Funeral Yesterdny-Vcry Impressive
Services.

NORFOLK. VA, February H.-(Spe-
cial)--All that was mortal of the Rev.
DR.. James r. HUBBARD was laid to rest In
Cedar-Grove Cemetery this afternoon
after q most impressive funeral servic:
held at Christ Protestant Episcopal
church at II o'clock. The services were
yefy largely attended. The deceased was
n well-known and much-beloved divine
who for a number of years had been
resident of this city. There were in all
fifteen ministers present, including Bishop
A. NJ. Randolph, who conducted the SER
vice at the church, and the Rev. MIR.
Ingle, of Henderson, n. c., who ofiiciated
at the grave. Those who assisted were
the Rev. DR.. II. ID. Tucker and the Revs.
Messrs. A. S. Lloyd, j. Il. Funston, and
III. $. Lancaster The following were ths
pall-bearers: From Norfolk-Captain b..
r. Loyal and Mr.. Talbot Wake; from
Berkley-Judge George ID. Parker and Mr..
George West from Washington. ID. c.
DR.. Thomas Il. Hood and Mr.. Gilbert b..
Towles; from Winchester Va.-Mr. Al
bert Baker; from Warrenton-Ilon. r.
TAYLOR Scott.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
THE OLD DOMINION.
CHARGED WITH BEING IMPLI-
GATED IN A brutal MURDER.
One of the Guards at Prince Ed
ward Jail Fires ON q Suspicious
Character-Dfphth in Cumber-
lsrd-Othcr State News.

FARMvILLE, VA. February T.-(Spe-
clal. )-Thomas Hudson alias johnnie
Jones. the negro captured here last FRI
day, was taken to Norfolk tonight by
Deputy-Sheriff ]. T. Anderson, OF Norfolk
county. Hudson was arrested here last
Friday for offering gaming scheme on
the street He was in company with
white man, who was also arrested. but
subsequently released. Answering the
descriotion of n negro wanted in Norfolk
county for murder, Hudson was held
until the officials there were heard from.
A BRUTAL MURDER.
He is charged with the brutal murder
on the night OF the 9Th of July last OF
merchant named A. I. Fine. who kept
a store just outside of the city or Ports
mouth. on that night, 1t is alleged.
Hudson and two other negroes, named
respectively Joe HALEY and Jim Brown,
went to Fines store. ostensibly to make
some purchases, and before leaving they
killed and robbed the storekeeper. All
three were arrested and lodged in jail,
and on the following night made their
escape. Two of them were captured ana
returned to Norfolk some months ago.
Mr. James III. Forbes. prominent
citizen of Buckingham county, died yes
terday. He was in his 18th year, and a
brother of Colonel w. W. Forbes.
THE GUARD FIRED.
This morning about O'Clock one OF the
guards at the Prince Edward jail saw
a man going from the direction of the
enclosure. and when hailed he broke Into
a run. The guard leveled his Winches-
ter and fired after the fleeing man just
as he turned corner.
A very large procession followed the
remains Of Mrs. Margaret Brown TO the
cemetery this afternoon. The funeral
was from the Episcopal church. The de-
ceased was i'm her 18th year, and native
of Martinsburg w. Va. She was the
relict Of Captain James S. Brown, and
the mother of Mrs. Horace ID. Taliaferro,
of this place.
Several violent cases of dlphtheria are
reported from the middle and lower parts
of Cumberland county. Antitoxin is be-
ing administered in some cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
FIRE IN LEXINGTON.
A Frame Building NJ the Virginia
Military Institute burned.

LEXINGTON, VA, February H.
(Special)-A frame structure that stood
in the rear of the barracks of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute, and in which
were the carpenter-shop and other rooms,
was destroyed by fire last night. The
building was close 10 the northwest
wing of barracks, and the latter would
have probably caught fire but for the
free use of water. Jackson Memorial
Hall fianked 1t on the other side. 1t
will cost, il is estimated, more than
81 600 to replace It, There was no in
surance. 1t is rumored that the building
was fired by an inceSdiary. 1t was
found to be on fire the night before,
but the fire was extingulshed before
the flames had made any Roadway. The
structure was, however, a very easy
place for fire to have been started
in accidentally.
The Institute Fire Reel and Cadet
Bucket Brigade. with the assistance OF
the town volunteer fire department. rem
dered efficient service. The entire popu-
lation of the town gathered on the parade
ground, as it was at first thought the
institute Was on fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28

fury. and recognized the witnesses TOT
thelr appearance in the Hastings Court
March 81. - p.,,..
e. IL claiborne appeared In the PoIce
Court Yesterday morning on two charges.
on The enc for being a suspicious cnarac-
Ter he was acquitted, but for being
fusi,,ve.from Justice from Newport News
he was continued until March eth. to al
low ample time for the Newport News
authorities 70 communicate with tho
Richmond authorities and obtain posses
sion Of the prisoner. should he prove the
man wanted, by them. :.
The case OF Lee Probst, the colored
youth who stole an overcoat from the
Windsor, corner Eighth and Franklin
streets, was continued TO the 9TH OF
March.
The overcoat was stolen from Mr.. j. II.
Cline. of Philadelphia. Probst Ia also held
on the charge OF being a suspicious char
acter.
Phil Wilson alias Phil Ellis, suspi-
clous character, was required TO give Wv
security or serve six months in jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
A Copundrum Ten.

There will be novel entertainment to-
night In the lecture-room Of Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church. given by the
Circle of Industry. The following is the
"menu" of the "conundrum-tea, as 1t is
termed:
Staff Of Life and Perpetual Motion.
Woman of Grit. WhiprTips.
Hidden Tears. Fruit-of-the-Vine.
DRINKS.
Cacao Beans, or Too Steep, served with
McKinley's Ilixir, and Always on
top.
EXTRAS.
Fortune Salad,
CONCEALED Lacteal Fluid, with fiavorings;
Extracts from Sunny Chine,
First Breath OF Spring,
Gold Bricks. mingled with varied hues.
Palm Fruit-Cake.
our Final Diet.
Essence Of Tulips.
Cliffs of the Old Block, and Springs
Offering, served free with every
order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, February q, 1896.
No auction offerings on Change to-day.
Private sales: Filters, 80; smokers, 80;
wrappers, IL: dark leaf, 16; Jugs, is. To-
tai. liz hogsheads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites. si,692.22; tobacco, N,7l4.53. Total,
So, io5.75
Sheburne's Warehouse had very nice
sale Of bright tobacco to-day, which In
cluded some very desirable wrappers,
while prices all round were very strong.
A good sale tomorrow.
Dark sales small, but of very good
quality. Prices strong. Highest ID lac.
Another sale OF good dark tobacco to-
morrow.
There has been quite a movement In old
smokers and filters in the past few days,
but prices remain unchanged.
Messrs. ID. y. Cooper, of Henderson
n. c., and ]. r. Kyle, of Lynchburg
Va, were here to-day.
The crop of Roosevelt Page. which was
expected last Friday, was brought In this
evening, and will be sold tomorrow. This
crop contains by far some of the best
tobacco offered this season, and the spe.
cial attention Of the Trade Is called
thereto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28

but every one fully appreciates the
great work he has to do In Richmond
at this time.
EAGER TO HEAR HIM.
His address was to have been the
principal one of the evening, and our
people were eager to hear him. DIR. Lam
drums absence has necessitated change
of programme to some extent, and the
meeting took up subjects this evening
that had been arranged for tomorrow.
DIR. RyLAND's ADDRESS.
DIR. c. II. Ryiand, of Richmond Col
lege, the secretary of the society. de-
livercd an interesting and instructive ad-
dress on the origin and objects of the
society.
The history OF the Baptist Church In
Virginia Is an old story. but grows more
beautiful the oftener 1t is told, and the
good people of that Church here to-
night are proud of the record.
DR.. Ryland made marked impress
sion, and he will be called on often to
crafty the people.
Rev. George b. Taylor. Jr., OF APP
pomattox. read paper prepared by his
father. the Rev. George w. Taylor. OF
Rome. Italy, on the life and times of
Rev. Andrew Broaddus.
This was followed by short addresses
by others on different topics
The attendance Is much larger than
was anticipated, the surrounding counties
contributing a goodly portion of the
audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
EXTRAS.
noutist Historical society.

Rev. Dr. J. b. Taylor. of Salem, was
in the city yesterday on his way TO
Fredericksburg 20 attend the meeting of
the Virginia Baptist Historical Society,
of which he is president, and before
which he was to make the opening ad-
dress last night. He was troubled over
the great fire of Tuesday afternoon. His
venerated father. whose name ne bears
selected the lot on Grace and Foushee
streets, and was instrumental I'm build
ing the former house of worship. DIR.
Taylor says that when a little boy he at
tended a day school conducted in one OF
the basement rooms by NJ. l.. Bickford,
who afterwards returned to Massachu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
Funeral of n Beloved Lady.

sTAUNTON, VA, February 2.-(Spe-
cial.)-The funeral of Mns. Margaret
Erskine Miller, which took place at the
First Presbyterian church this afternoon,
was attended by great crowd, and the
cortege to Thornrose Cemetery was one
of the largest seen in this city. Tor years.
The services were conducted by the
pastor. Rev. A. NJ Frazer and the Rev.
Walter O. Hullihen rector Of Trinity
Episcopal church. There was profusion
OF handsome flowers. The pal-bearers
were Messrs. H. w. Holt, X. s. Turk,
Erskine Gay. John Scott, Alfred Jaffe, A.
+. Kinney. B. NJ. Atkinson. II. NJ. Bell.
F. Il. Berkeley, III. NJ. Mcllhany, A. c.
Gordon. and ii. a. Walker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
COCHRAN MAY BECOME A MONK.
Report That the Ex-Congrcssman
In 10 Enter Seminary.

New York special of Wednesday says:
Friends of ex-Congressman Rourke
Cochran are discussing report That he
IL about to enter a seminary with view
10 becoming q monk. II Is said that he IS
inpelied 10 this course by his grief over
the death of his wife In the boar or Dis
political triumph. Color is given 10 'he
over ali his gold and silver-plate TO 81.
Frances Xavier church. Mr.. COCHRAN VIII
not affirm or deny the report.
w. Bourke Cochran was born In county
sligo. Ireland. He was intended by MS
parents for the priesthood. and was edu.
Gated In a Catholic college In France. "A.
the age of II he decided not TO enter u'e
church and he came to this country
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
Nights rroIic This Evening.

This evening at the Academy OF Music
Celie Ellis. in "A Nights Frolic." Will
commence an engagement OF two nights
and a matinee tomorrow afternoon.
Besides Miss Ellis, who plays the dual
role of the gay young widow and the
dashing French chasseur, Frank Mayne
will be seen as the titled foreigner. Minna
Gunnett Will essay the part of the sus-
picious young wife. and William King
Morrow will be entrusted with the part
of the man-about-to a carefully Sc
lected company including Helen Guest
Carrie Nelson, Charles Newsome Richard
Castella. and John Edgar MacgreGor, VIII
lend capable support.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
LOUISA COUNTY.
Death of IN Excellent Man-Resi-
dence Burned.

LOUISA COURTHOUSE, VA, Febru-
airy 27.-(Speclal.) MIR. J. b. Chapman. an
excellent man, who moved here from New
York and located on a farm half mile
north Of this town three years ago. died
suddenly at 12 o'clock to-day. Heart dis
ease was the cause, and life was extinct
in five minutes His wife and two chill
dren have the deepest sympathy of the
community
DR.. T.. NJ. Snead's new dwelling, at Zion.
near the Albemarle line. was burned last
Sunday at noon, together with nearly
all of the furniture. The insurance was
$500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT RUsI'
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices OF Money, Bonds, stocks'
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, Cnttie'
Country Produce, &C, Foreign
and Domestic.

NEW YORK. February 27.-The SEN
sation at the Stock Exchange to-day
was the break in Baltimore and ONO OF
6 per cent. to &c, on dealings OF lo5oo
shares. The break In the stock was due
to rumors that the company VIII Default
on its March interest; that a receiver
ship is imminent, and that new bond
issue Is likely at any time. Late In the
day bankers who have lately taken an
interest In the property emphatically de-
MED the unfavorable reports referred to
above, and President Cowen stated that
according to the experts examination,
which has been completed, the condi-
ton of the company is as represented to
the Board Of Directors on February /,
1896 He also said that the plan for the
rehabilitation Of the property has pro-
crossed so far as to meet the approval
OF the directors, and will be ready for
announcement In a short time.
Leather preferred was decidedly
weaker, and on sales Of nearly 1900
shares dropped per cent, to 81 3-4.
closing at the lowest point OF the day.
The passing Oh INC oNIuciiu ua0 All
adverse influence.
Tobacco, after breaking to n 1-2 jump
ed to Il, and closed AZ 49, "a.
Sugar sold down from 1lS1-2 TO ZIG IA,
but rallied to lis 1-Sall7 3-4.
The break in Baltimore and Ohio
weakened the general railway list for
a time but IN the late trading the
sold-out bulls and bears made efforts to
recover their stocks. Prices improved,
but near the close, when Leather pre-
ferred dropped to its lowest point the
market weakened and left Off about
steady In tone. Net changes show gains
of 1-iG3-S per cent Leather preferred
lost 4, and Baltimore and Ohio ga per
cent.
Bonds were lower. The transactions
footed up only s1.2ls,OOO.
The sales OF listed stocks to-day ag-
gregated 1852 shares, and OF unlisted
71,393 shares.
Treasury balances: Coin, 1922. $40 SIC:
currency, sSsGo3,35S.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at SQ4 per cent. {;
last loan at 3. and closing offered at 3.
Prime mercantile paper, sal per cent.
Bar silver, 1-2. Silver at the board
quiet.
Sterling exchange firm, with actual
business In bankers bills at 1886 1-2lD
As33-4 for sixty days. and si.S7 1-2D
s.Ss for demand. Posted rates. $3.50
Ass1-2. Commercial bills. 81. IS 3-4ffs4S6 Ia
Government bonds steady. Railroad
bonds lower. State bonds duh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
An Attractive Programme.

The following interesting programme
has been arranged to take place at the
Y. VI. c. A. Hal tonight, for the beneht
OF the Rosebud Missionary Society OF
Broad-Street Methodist church: BANJO
solos and comic singing, and the auto
harp: solos by Mr.. j. A. Page; readings
by Miss Frances Leigh Starr; solo by Mr..
Haddon S. Watkins; duet by Mrs. c. r.
Brengle and Mr.. II. S. Watkins; solo by
Miss Mena Newman: reading, jerks"
Oby requesD Miss Frances Starr: the
Widow Singles Family (by requesD. The
above programme will insure a pleasant
evening TO all who attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
TIE HILL CITY.
Naturalization Wedding The
Bonsnck Machine Company.


LYNCHBURG, VA, February H.-tSpe-
cial)-The wedding of Miss Mabel Hick-
son, daughter of Mr.. John Hickson. OF
this city, and Mr.. w. Fl. Willard, Jr.. oil
Norfolk. was solemnized this evening at
the brides residence in West Lynchburg.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. r.
t. McFaden, Of the Presbyterian church.
The maid of honor was Miss Lula Dun
can. of Toronto. Canada. cousin or the
bride, and the best man was the groom
brother. Mr.. James A. willard, OF Bal
timore.
A largeiy-attended meeting OF the Stock
holders OF the Bonsack Machine company
was held here this morning. All Inc oio
officers were reelected.
The reports Of President ID. b. Strouse:
Of Salem, and Treasurer r. A. Krise. OF
this city, were very encouraging. ana
showed that the company is In fine con-
dition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
Convict transportation Law
:. 41a IaAitor Of the DiSpatch.

For one who. by the way, mas ha =,
opportunities TO observe some Oh .he IA
effects OF the old Jaw reiatihs " e
,,aonar nv which convicts have been
nonveved 10 the penitentiary by the sher-
,s,. I beg 10 add my endorsement OF the
~ law ON the subject rs a legislative
ne, az great public propriety, and hope
rct withstanding the pressure now being
n,ada "a have the new law rescinded.
Ina, Il may be continued In order that
,,s efficiency may be tested. For. to my
mind. its aims are In the right direction
as an economic question. Indeed J near
OF no complaint against the new system.
except. perhaps, from a quarter "'asss 800;
interested on account OF pe'sv ,m,v rvu''
derations. - iS&'1SA''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
p,hx INCUBATOR Originator Dead.

ASHEVILI4E, N: u, repruafy ZG-W.
O. Robinson. of New York. known 10
fame as the originator of the baby incu-
bator. died here last night. He came
here January lst. suffering with con-
snmp,ion. had improved very much, and
was joking with his wife only a few
moments before he died. His death was
due TO heart disease. He leaves widow
o,1 fhraa children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
TRAGEDY IN ALEXANDRIA.
A Sailor Fatally shoots and Cuts
His Wifc-Attempts Suicide.


ALEXANDRIA. VA, February H.
Special )-Michael Thomas. a seafaring
man. fatally cut and shot his wife, Mary,
in this city about 10 o'clock this morn
ing. The deed was caused by jealousy.
Thomas had been told the night before
by man named John Truslow that his
wife was unfaithful TO him. In that she
kept company with young brakeman
on the Southern railroad. Mrs. Thomas
left her husband Saturday last for fear
he might DO her bodily harm. They
agreed to separate. and to-day she re-
turned to the house to get her clothes.
STRUCK WITH AN AXE.
It was while in the bedroom that she
was attacked by the Infatuated husband.
She was knocked in the head with an
axe, the blade of which penetrated the
back part of her skull several inches.
She fell headlong down the stairs to the
dining room floor and was followed by
her husband, who shot her three times,
two shots taking effect in her face and
the third in her left breast just over the
heart.
THE HUSBAND FLEES.
Thomas then left the house and ran
across Hunting creek, a distance OF a
mile, where he attempted TO commit
suicide by cutting his throat twice. He
was captured by Policeman Sherwood
and carried to the Alexandria Infirmary.
where he now lies in n precarlous condi-
ton. The couple have lived pleasantly
together for twelve years. but during the
last three years their married life has
been very unhappy. Thomas came here
from Melville. y. j., where his parents
now reside. The DOCTORS say that Mrs.
Thomas is dying ats O'Clock tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
neIyiLere Democratic Club.

The Belvidere Democratic Club. of South
Clay Ward, recognized Wednesday night
az GA south Belvidere street. The follow
ing officers were elected: w. Bowers
president; j. ID. Prentiss. vice-president;
Nat. TIller, second vice-president; II. l..
Carter. Jr., treasurer; J. DOZEN, secretary;
]. Holloway. sergeant-at-arms. This club
meets every Tuesday night at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
A Dry Victory.

CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA. February H.-(Special).-The local.
option. election held In Rappahannock
District, of this county. Tuesday resulted
I'm complete victory for the "Drys."f
Out Of voting population Of $50 In that
district, 2S votes were poled. only "a Of
which were cast for the sale Of liquor.
thus giving a majority of III for the
cause OF local-option. The election was
an unusually spirited one. and the work.
ers on both sides OF the question put u
q close, hard days work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28

BALrrMoRD STOCK MARKET. =
BALTIMORE, Nd. February Il
Virginia SIS, new, 72s4 btdi oo.. cen ~.
fury, bonds. 6l1-4l5st "a; Baltimore ane
Ohio. n bid: Northern Central, - ~
70 II; Consolidated Gas, stoc. "v
81 l-2 do, bonds, SIS. 1o3 s-a@lS ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28

Meeting of the Historical Society ~
RrederfcksbuPg.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. VA. February
U.-(Special.)-The Virginia Baptist His
torical Society met here this evening.
and was called to order promptly at IN
O'clock by Rev. James u. Taylor. OF
salem, president. The address Of vel
come was delivered by DR.. 4. 9. Dun
raway. and responded to by Or. Tay'
ior. There WAS great regret over ths
failure Of DR.. LApdrum 70 b present