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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
PRESENTED WITH a FIDDLE.
A Friend OF DIR. Johnston Sends Him
One That Was Home-ijnde.

DR.. George Ben. Johnston, OF this
city. is O lover Of things quaint and
unique, and he few days ago had his
appetite in this respect appeased. A
friend Of his sent him home
made fiddle. a real curiosity made
by a back woodsman" living in Wash
ington county. The violin is on exhibit
ton at tho store OF Walter ID. Moses
&c Co, and is said TO be an instrument
of rare quality.
Along with the fiddle came the follow
ing unique letter from its maker:
Abingdon, Va, July a, 1897.
DR.. G. y. Johnston. Richmond, Va:
Dear Ben,-The fiddle l send you to-
day by Mr.. Trgg is Of my very finest
make; II Is made after the pattern or
S25 one 1 used to own, and has all the
works that wuz in the tother fiddle. The
top is made out'n warhoo and the bot
tom is outn maple. The side Is hlcNy
and the neck is maple, and the screws
are black walnut. The principal wurk
Is on the inside, and the tools | wurked
with are worth % cents. being mostly
n pocket-knife in the shape OF Bar
low. make.
! also send you some warhoo bark,
spiggot root, and bitter sarsparilla,
which is good for the stomick ana
blood If YOU cat too much just take
q little. and it viii fix you all right or
If you can't eat, just take little, ana
II will fix you so you can eat. can
recommend this in your practice as l
have been usin' it in my practice Tor
the last twenty-five years. 1t is also
qood for dvspepsy and the heart trou-
be. as II will change your mind from
tho trouble and mako you think about
living instead Of dying. l forgot to tell
Won how to make the bitteEs. one bunch
will make a gallon. You must make IL
ont of water and Kicker, more Ticker
than water; corn Ticker is the best.
The fiddle ought to been strung here,
but I didn't have no strings; the bridge
mouebt be a little too high, so cut the
leg off down at tho bottom; you VIII
know how to cut off the leg, Tor seen
Won cut off a nigger's leg down 10 the
depot. Get wire strings, as cat-Sut
strings amt no more count, but VIII
stretch and break. The bow Is made
o,,t,n hickory and the hair come out
NV colts tale. If you get wire strings
Won need have no hair on the bow, just
INF rosln on the stick. l would Ike
IN he down there to hit her for you, ana
chow Won I am telling what's so. II you
want a piggin or a sugar-boX. send me
vour order. The piggin Is good to WASH
butter in and 10 milk in, l know your
wife would like to have one. Be sure
and mt corn Ticker in the bitterS, II
I'm ieen for years l wish you would
tcu Mr. Will Trigg about the fiddle, as
hear he has got boy who is larnin'
70 nddle. BE sure and write mo what
Won think about the fiddle. My post
omce IS Smiths Creek, Va,
Your friend, IL d." ALAN
Dictated)
p, s.-The green bark is young warhoo
and the WALLER is old; the young Is heap
the best, for it's the bitterest. me
dose is about one licker-glass fulli II
II makes you eat too much, just TAKE II
| about once a day. You mought thlhK
the green IS pizen, but 1t amt l can
| teu by tho leaves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
They Succeeded Mt Last.

NORFOLK, VA. August 7.-(SpeciaL)-
Dr. Samuel Delaney Hicks. OF Washing
ton, and Miss Lena Spier daughter OF
state Treasurer j. w. Spier, Of Georgia,
after having made several futile at
tempts TO get married, have at last ac-
complshed their purpose.
Her brother arrived al Virginia Beach
this morning from Atlanta, to look into
the matter. as he had seen By the papers
that his sister had tried unsuccessfully 20
be welded. The reason the matter was
50 hard to adjust was that DR.. Hicks is
divorced man. and the Church has
scruples about performing the marriage
ceremony in such cases. However. as
Mr.. John Spier stepped off the train Miss
Spler and Or. Hicks stepped on their
wheels, and pedalled with great velocity
10 Lynnhaven bay. where they persuaded
Rev. DR.. Robertson TO make them one.
The last heard Of Miss Spier's brother,
he was driving with all his might and
main TO Princess Anne Courthouse.
Dr. and Mrs. Hicks have not yet re-
turned 80 the Beach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
SUFFOLK.
An Enjoyable Boating Pnrty-A Sup
per-PersouaI Points.


srrFFOLK. VA, August 7.-(Special.)-
Miss May sldles. Of the West End gave
an ENJOYABLE boating party on the pic
turesque Lake Kilby last Wednesday
NIGHT. The following young ladies and
gentlemen participated: Misses Ruth VIII
son Hattie Thomas. May Slsiles, Virginia
Jordan. Wiltae Applewhite Edith Skies
uarriot Parker. Janet Withers, Carrie
skiIes. and Messrs$W. b. Causey. w. u
Elan Edward Kitchen, William Lowe
Bradford Kilby. William Crumpier james
Shepherd, Henry 'Eley. Paul Cohooh' anu
Robert Lowe. -,
Mr.. James c. Causey. youngest son Oh
en- a. II Causey. state Senator from
this district. gave supper on Thursday
night. which was one OF the most hota-
hle society events Of the week. The
guests were as follows: Mrs John -
Phillips, Misses Sally Finney, marguerite
Crump. Helen Quimby, Edith Skies Lazy
Norfeet. and Captain Il. A. Norheet, w.
u. Causey. Eric Gambren, Henry Land
Il. NJ. G. Quimby, and w. q. Elan.
Judge r.. r.. Prentis arrived home last
night from Hot Springs. Bath county
where he had been for a week or ten
days.
man OF MphtiNNios E4"' "AV "N-N A
Isle OF Wight county a number or years
ago. arrived here last night on visit 10
friends.
Mr. w. Y. Deeton. OF Roanoke. spent
Yesterday with relatives In Suffolk, being
an route home from Virginia Beach,
where he had been stopping for several
weeks.
Mr.. M. Walter Joyner and wife, who
have been spending the heated term In
the up-country, arrived home last night
ACCOMPANIED by Mrs. Joyner's nieces,
Misses Lizzie and Ann Richardson. OF
Farmyile.
Rev. r. II. Campbell OF Ashland, who
has been visiting his son. DR.. II. Wood
Campbell, left for his home this morning
Mr.. j. IL. West. chairman or the Demo
cratic County Committee. left last nignt
fos Allegheny Springs. whence he VIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
THE LATE ATToRNEy-GENERAL.
Tho Funeral Arrnngcments-The
PnII-Bcarers-FioraI OFFERINGS

WARRENTON. VA. August 7.-(spe-
cial)-The funeral services OF the late
Attorney-General II. Taylor Scott will
be on Sunday afternoon. and will be con-
Quoted by Rev. G.. w. Nelson, the rector
or st. James church. with which Major
Scott had been identified. assisted by
Bishop Randolph. The active pail
bearers will be Messrs John Keith. NJ. NJ.
Green, Isham Keith, Jr., X. w. Hilleary,
j. L. Lee, w. c. Marshall, Colonel Gran
vile Gaines. and DR.. John X. Hicks. Tho
honorary pall-bearers will be Governor
O'Ferral, General Payne, Hon. j. v.
Brooke, J. -. Brltton, Or. Hunton, DR..
ID. c. Gordon. j. 4. McGilvray Inman
III. Payne, and DR.. II. j. Hicks.
Mr.. Robert Scott. Hon. Tazewell Ellet,
Mrs. Thomas Plnckney, and Mrs. Arml-
stead Wexford arrived to-day. Governor
OFerrall. with his STAFF. will arrive to-
morrow on a special train. The floral
offerings are profuse and beautiful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
SOUTH BOSTON.
Dan River observation-disclosures
Mems observation-disclosures


SOUTH BOSTON. VA, August T.
Special. )-The Dan 'River Baptist Asso-
piation net at Ellis Creek church We'd
nesday. Thursday, and Friday In us
hfty-eighth annual session. The inter-
est manifested was intense, and me
crowds IN attendance unusually large.
Every church within the bounds OF the
association was wei represented. Rev.
J w. Wfdman. Of South Boston, was
elected moderator, and c. 7. Sutherlln'
Jr.. clerk.
The Introductory sermon was preached
BY Rev. H. G.. Crewe. Of Scottsburg
Tho contributions for benevolent pur-
,,oses Amounted to over Sl.1O0. Perfect
harmony prevailed throughout the thIee
days proceedings.
Among the visitors wero Professor
Hunter. ~ Richmond College; Rev. DR..
Tay!or. Of Salem; Rev. DR.. Spelght, or
tho Atlantic Baptist. Norfolk, and Rev.
] A. Beam. Of Bethel Hin, n. s.
The familiar face and figure OF Rev.
A. h. Dickinson. Of the Religious Herald
was missing, for the first time IN many
years. 49,.
The 0ftv-ninth annual session Of this
assoclation viii meet with the South
poston Baptist Baptist church. The in
troductory sermon will be preached by
Rev. John II. Bass.
At the annual meeting Of the Mems
BUSINESS Association Of South Boston,
held August c. 1897, r. s. Barbour was
elected president and w. j.. Hill sec
rotary for the ensuing year. Tho ques-
tions Of industry and manufacture were
discussed. and Mr.. Paul Scherer land
and Industries agent of the Norfolk and
Western railroad. being present, Of
fered his services TO assist in securing
increased manufacturing interests for
tho town Tho association eXpressef a
willingness TO extend financial aid to all
manufacturers giving evidence of hnan-
eial responsibility and of ability IN their
department.
The German Colony, started In this
county something over year ago, is
rapidly growing in numbers. The farm
ers are elated at the crop prospects, and
30 q man, these immigrants express
themselses well pleased with Nirginia's
people the climate, soil. and general
conditions
Tho next District Epworth League Con-
vention VIII meet at South Boston on
Friday and Saturday. September 10th and
nth. Halifax. Pittsylvania, Franklin,
and Henry counties compose the Dan
Vile District. The membership at South
Boston numbers sixty-hye.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
THE HOLLYWOOD SHOOT.
Grand National neutrality-suspicious.
Murphy the Winner.

NEW YORK. August THE Grand
National Handicap was shot off at Holly
wood Park, Long Branch. n. j., to-day.
Edgar Murphy. who has won more ham
dicaps than any other man on earth
was n strong favorite. Conditions were
favorable TO the shooters. The wind was
from the southeast and the bros were
not particularly swa'' nut " Sonr entries|
nolan Patten, WINS, Knowlton, and
BnIIerd withdrawing. At the conclusion
., the first round Murphy was in the
lead. with only one miss. Gagnon killed
o. Daly. p. and Hoey, 2. Murphy miss
ed his eighteenth bird. Gagnon's second
fell dead out OF bounds, and he missed
his tweniy-third. DAILY missed his Sc
cond. eighth. ninth. and ten. Hoey' his
second. twelfth. and twenty-nrst-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
ON THE APRON ATTOX.
Wealth OF AN OLD AND WELL
KNOWN DINwIpDIE CITIZEN.
fhc General business OF Petersburg.
Hank Deposits-Cnptured After n
Warm Cause.-The Delegates 10
Roanokc-PcrsonnI Mention.

PETERSBURG. VA. August 7.-(Spe-
eiaiO-Mr. c. IL. Deshazor. an old and
veil known citizen OF Dlnwiddie county,
lied at an early hour this morning. at
ne home. near Sutherlands; aged about
years.
Tho general business Of our community
a said 20 show Improvement, and bank
Ieposits are Increasing which facts are
REGARDED as good evidence Of returning
prosperity.
lanes J. Corbett, the ex-champon,
WAS in the city short while this morn
Ing on his way 10 Richmond, and was
Viewed with curiosity by the crowd at
the depot. Gentleman Jim surrendered
his seat on tho car 10 a colored woman,
Who POLITELY asked TO share the double
scat with him, and went elsewhere for
accommodations.
After q hot chase this morning a police
ee,cer arrested a negro named William
s,,onn who was wanted on the charge
., sssaultng Alex. Lee with a stick.
Or $ i. Barham. OF Surry county,
MAS In the city to-day. He said that
b. would not be a candidate 10 represent
srrrv and Prince George counties in the
rext House OF Delegates. and thought the
DOMINATION for that honor would 80 10
yrince George. The name Of Captain
D. Hobbs, OF the latter county, Is
mentioned in this connection.
Miss Josie French left for Charlottes-
,rle to-day to spend several weeks with
friends.
Mr. Robert Gillian. Clerk Of Courts,
went UP to Bedford city this morning to
3on his family.
1t IS expected that the delegates to the
state convention from Petersburg, Prince
George. Dinwiddle, and adjacent coun-
ties will leave here in a body on Monday
night for Roanoke
Everything has been satisfactorily ar
ranged for tho accommodation and en-
campment Of the Petersburg Grays nj
ocean View next week. Tho company
will carry about thirty-flve men and Will
remain I'm camp one week.
Misses Fannie and Susie Warren left
to-day 10 visit friends in Wakefield.
Miss Aiise Harrison has returned home
after a delightful visit to friends in Phil
ndelpha.
Mrs Hicks. OF Richmond. IS the guest
OF Mrs. c. L. Lauterback, on High street.
Letters received here report that Mr..
Charles Leonard, Mr.. James NJ. Quicke,
and Mr.. John H. Rogers, all Of this city.
are having n delightful trip through
England and France.
Rev. w. s. Leake. pastor Of West-End
Baptist church, will conclude his series
OF special sermons on christianity in the
Home" tomorrow night. These sermons
have attracted great deal Of attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08

lSris'si &c Ch,o,- ~ poi,oa G. IIar,yood
has preferred charges Of misconduct
against Patrolman IL. G.. Moss. averring
that he eng ged in n hsticuff while on
duty. The charges viii be investigated
by the police commissioners Monday.
The nickel-in-tbe-s lot-machine cases
came up before Justice Brown in the
Police Court to-day. The Justice re-
served his decision, with the understand
ing that the owner OF the machines
would cease TO do business I'm this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
w lS-SuTu&Th
To Investors.

We take pleasure in calling at
tention to the above notice OF
Messrs. Harvey Fisk & Sons, OF
New York. 8
During the past twenty years
they have placed hundreds OF mill
lions of bonds.
They have carefully investigated
the status and value of the Gem
trail Railway of Georgia Console
dated Five Per Cent Bonds, and
in their opinion they have never
offered a more promising security.
We heartily endorse all that
Messrs. Harvey Fisk d Sons say
regarding the Central Railway OF
Georgia.
We think well of Southern pro-
perties, and consider the securi-
ties of the Central Railway OF
Georgia especially worthy OF the
consideration of investors.
Railroad earnings show hand
some increases. They will con-
tinue to improve.
We have passed through a long
period of depression; and are
entering, we believe, on period
of great prosperity. The grain
crops of Europe are deficient our
exports of grain are enormous.
Foreign exchange is falling.
We confidently look for general
revival of trade.
The First Mortgage Bonds OF
the Central Railway of Georgia
are quoted 115 bid.
The. First Consolidated Elves
are very attractive.
The greater part of this issue
has already been placed with the
most conservative institutions OF
Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore.
Further information cheerfully
furnished on demand.
We should bepleased to receive
your orders.
These bonds should certainly
advance.
Thomas Branch & Co.,
Bankers and Brokers.
Established 1888.
~ 2e-Tu, F&su&wH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08

go to the state convention At Roanoke
next week.
Mr. Ciaud G. Cehoon left here yesterday
Tor weeks visit 10 Salamanca. ~. Y.
Mrs. William Shepherd and daughters,
Misses Josie and Brownie have returned
to their home. in Woodlawn. Ala, after
spending several weeks with their. rela-
tive, Mrs. Burwell. Riddlck. OF Suffolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
nod uorse on breaking Arms.

James Kersey. who attends TO the
horse of the Chief Of the Fire Depart
ment. at No. Engine-House, was kicked
and had his arm broken yesterday morn
ing while hitching the animal up Inc
same horse broke Mr.. Charles frommer 5
leg a few weeks ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
p1cuMoNp TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond. Va, August Z, 1881.
The crop reports this week are general
w excellent. There are some complaints
Of fea-bugs and drought In small area
in North Carolina. more recently relieved
nv rains. Several markets opened new
lies this week, but sales were light,
owing to farmers being busy curing to-
bacco Prices have ruled high all around
Tspa Richmond loose sales open at Plant
80 and Stonewall on the 18th instant
sir colin Neal Will auctioneer at Plant
ers' this season.
bogsheads, at from 81 10 s26-speclned In
last report.
Private sales for week; Wrappers, IS;
bright fillers, 22 cutters, 25; dark Tugs.
e.. dark leaf. as; bright scrap. 20: bright,
Tugs. Al; dark scrap. i. Total. 4T hogs
heads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08


Texas. over the greater portion. OF when
drv weather continues. The market closed
steady at a net decline OF 2go points.
Cotton quiet; middling, SC. net recelpts,
none gross receipts, 81 palesi 5alos' i''
bales-all splnners stock. ~ ~
Totals to-day: Net receipts, Si2 bales;
Tofals since September 1st: Net receipts,
957 bales eXports-to Great biltaiI,,
1905 us bales; to France, oSs'55o Dal S,s W
the Continent, 2ih'lV' O"'eS' ~ '"'
"Cofton futures opened steady sales,
4 100 bales: January, N3S; February Si.zp;
March. s7.25; April. T.2S; May, 1872; June
-; July. =; August; NsS; se q ,o. 1e,.
eg Futures closed steady; sales. 1920
bales: JanrRry, N.1i February, Nls;
March, s7gy April. 1924; May ~;
June =; July. -; Auguss 80 Sep q az.
Der, SIS; OCTOBER e OBJ Is; November '"O'
NAvAI~sToRE MARKETS.
WILMINGTON, n. c., August Z
Spirits Turpentine-eluiet at %ib-f i--0''
re Crids Turpentine-ouiet ct $50, $50.
and 81 90: receipts, &c barrels.
Rosin~Steady at 40 and I.25; receipts
81 Tar-ouiet at ;i15; receipts, a barrels.
SAVANNAH, GA, august - 49, VI -
tine-Firm at 25c.; sales. l.oi2 CASKS; re-
celpts 500 casks. oo -. -
Rosln~Steady; sales. i.S23 barrels; re-
oat,,ts q Ao2 barrels; A, r, c. ID. and ~,
81 20. r 81. 20; G, N.35; II, $3.50; *, :l'S9;
NJ $50; n, SIS; wlndow-slass, &'o0'
water-white. $40
CHARLESTON, s. c., August 7-Tur-
nentine-Firm at 2ic., bid; sales, none.
Posin-Firm: sales, 300 barrels; a, - =,
~ and r. $40; f, SIS; c. $780, II, yLio;
x 81 70: NJ, N.55; ", yl75; window-glass
81 80: water-white' 3Z."'
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
NORFOLK, VA, August 7-(Special)
peanuts in good demand for better
Grades fancy. 3-4d3c.; strictly prime,
5i-2a2 5sc.: prime. 212 lac; Spanish, sc. {;
low grades ll-4al 3-ic.; hand-picked.
fancy 4d4l-4c.: extras, Be-; third grade
9f-2c.: No. /. Spanish, sheiled, l-2c.; NO
Virginia. &C.; No. 2, Virginia, 3-Sc.
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
PETERSBURG, VA. August market
firm: virginia prime, PIC; extra prime.
aibc.: fancy. 2&02 7-Sc. Spanish In de-
mand at 92lkG9Jc., as TO quality.
PETERSBURG COTTON MARKET.
PETERSBURG, VA, August Cot
ton-Firm at s1-Sgs 1-4c.. for good lots.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08

Quotations: Wneat-Longberry, IS 10
Sc: mixed. II TO &c.; shOrtberry, 70 to
SIC: No. red, Sc. Corn-White Vir-
ginia SO 10 IS l-2c.; No. white. &c.,; No.
Doc: No. mixed, q TO q l-4c. winter
seed oats, % 10 sc. Rye-No. 2, 43 10 45c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08

When dinner is laid. Libbey r.,
cut-elass should bo distributed he<fo6sg
They are the most brilliant 49,
pieces made. To be sure OF the genuine
look for this trademark. Always clear
ly cut on Libbey glassware. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
Earthquake in Colorado.

BAsALT, COL. August Am earth
quake early this morning caused some
excitement. The damage is light
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
NopEorK PEANUT MARKET.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. AUG. ., 1871
sun rises $50. 5:2lI HIGH TIDE.
sun sets 49,. ZOO Morning. 0l
Moon sets ......l2:33 Eyening............l. III
MINIATURE ALMANAC, AUG. 9. 1897.
sun rises ........5:22 HIGH TIDE.
sun sets .......7 0S rning............2:ll
Moon sets .......l:37 Evenlns............2:5S
PORT OF RICHMOND. AUGUST Z. 1897.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves, Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers; virginia
Navigation Company.
Steamer Virginia, Porter. Baltimore,
merchandise and passengers; Baltimore
Steam-Packet Company.
Steamship Gulf Stream Tunnel, Phila-
delphia. merchandise and passengers;
clyde Line.
SAILED.
Steamer Ariel. Shelly, Norfolk, mer-
chandise and passengers; Virginia Nayi-
cation Company.
steamer Virginia, Porter. Baltimore.
merchandise and passengers: Baltimore
Steam Packet Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. AUG. T..
Dy telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamer Shenandoah. London.
Steamer Ethiopia, New Orleans.
Schooner Adella Carson. New York.
Schooner Wiroborts. Fall River.
SAILED.
Steamer Rappahannock. Liverpool.
STEAMER Ethiopia, Rotterdam.
steamer Sorrento. Norfolk.
Schooner Coaxc Green. Boston.
Schooner Govames. Providence.
Schooner Governor Ames. Providence.
schooner 8. Il. Wheeler. Boston.
pargs p. ]. Carleton. Boston.
PORT OF WEST POINT, AUG. I. 1887.
By telegraph-)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Accomack. Thompson. Nor
foik: passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Accomack, Thompson. Nor
folk: passengers and general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08

NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET
NEW YORK. August 7.-Flour--Re-
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$4,000 TO LOAN

FOR FIVE OR TEN YEARS. ALSO
Smaller Amounts.
POLLARD e. BAGBY.
au sit No. north Eleventh street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
MONEY TOLENp

IN SIMS TO SUIT. on CITY M
PROVED REAL ESAAlha NH"' ee'
moderate D,,>-OoNr
ors 81 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08

MINIATURE ALMANAC. AUG. o. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE

Quotations ar, for boais masu.laI in not
less than ten years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08

Money on call easy at 1Q1 IL; prime
mercantile paper, l-2Qi.
Sterling exchange weak, with actual
business in bankers bills. at siS6 La
H.@1-2 for demand, and s4S4 S-4aS4 IS
for sixty days; posted rates. slS 1-20
s4S7 and AS9A&; commercial bills,
stSi1-2
Bar silver, IS IS; Mexican dollars. - IA.
state bonds dull. Railroad bonds
strong Governments firm.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-20
FOIt Som Houston News.

Sergeant Howard, of troop X. has re-
turned from furlough.
First Sergeant Starck, of company r,
is on furlough, and Sergeant Thomas is
acting first sergeant.
Capt. Foster, the canteen and mess
officer and Sergeant Brady, mess stew
ard, are preparing to give the boys a
good Christmas dinner.
The rain prevented the cavalry boys
from going out to the races again yes
terday to have their cavalry race.
Private Wombrodt, of G company.
who recently allowed prisoner to es-
cape from him near the saw mill. is be-
ing tried by general court martial to-
day.
A turnstile leading out of the garri-
son on the north side near X troops
quarters, has been lifted off its feet
and will not revolve. Cattle evidently
lifted it out of its place.
Capt Bishop is officer of the day and
Lieut.. Fiske is officer of the guard.
Lieut. Hatch was officer of the day and
Lieut.. Martin was officer of the guard
yesterday.
Lieut.. Samuel Reber. the chief signal
officer of the department, is giving his
signal corps some excellent drilling
and will have a first class signal corps
when he is through with them.