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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
no MARK TIRGIiIA'S MONUWENT.
A Metal Design To BE sent to Mammoth
Cave by Richmond People.

Last June when Governor OFerrall and
his party were sightseeing In Mammoth
Cave. they added their contribution TO
one Of the piles of stones erected by tour
lists. each Of which represents one OF the
states of the Union. These monume nts
are all very much alike and the guides
alone are able 10 tell which from
tother.' MIR. George Taylor Christian.
who was in the party. suggested 10 Gov
crnor O'Fcrrall the idea of placing ban
ner on the Virginia monument. The plan
was Immediately approved by the Cover
nor and Mr.. Christian and Mrs. Fred.
Peasants were commissioned 10 carry IL
out.
The work has just been completed and
II reflects credit upon all concerned.
The design is the coat Of arms Of Vir-
ginia in colors on black background with
gold trimmings.
The marker is Of substantial material.
being made on sheet iron. cut in the shape
Of a banner. IL was painted and present
ed by Mr.. Otto MOellcr. talented young
artist Of this city. The banner" is sus-
pended by a neat brass chain from a stam
upon which Mr.. j. ID. Christian has cary
ed the names Of the party who visited the
cave. They were Governor O'Ferrall. Col.
John s. HarwoOd. Col. and Mrs. Fred.
Peasants, Col. Charles T.. Wingo. Cap
tain John Il. DanIOrth. Lieutenant New
bill. l.. 8 A.. Mr. George Taylor Chris
tian and Misses Mamie Saunders and NJ.
NJ. Gillian.
The marker VIII be forwarded by Gov
ernor O'Ferrall In u day or two and Will
be the first erected In the cave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates 1917
'oS via Southern Railway.

Account Of the Christmas holidays, the
Southern Railway will sell tickets, be-
tween all points on its line and connec-
lions. south of the Potomac and east OF
the Mississippi river, at rate OF one ana
one-third first class fares for the round
trip: except that to or from or between
points in Virginia, North Carolina ana
South Carolina via regular tcketing
routes the rates will not exceed four (4l
cents per mile one way for the round
trip. Tickets 20 be sold December I'd 70
25th 1897 inclusive also December 81, 81
1897 and January 1. 1898. Final limit OF
all tickets January T. 1898.
Tickets will be sold 10 students or
schools and colleges at same rates and
conditions as named herein. upon pre-
sentation of certificates signed by the
superintendent. principals or presidents
of their schools or colleges, on December
Is TO %, 1897. inclusive, final limit January
4. 1895.
These very low rates, together with the
excellent schedules and train service.
through sleeping car lines and close
connections via the Southern Railway
offer exceptional facilities TO all desir-
ing to take a trip during the holidays.
Further information relative schedules,
sleeping car reservations. etc, cheerfully
furnished by any agent Of Southern
Railway. Richmond Transfer Co. 9O3
east Main street, or c. w. Westbury,
r. p. A., 800 east Main street, Richmond
Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
CASTORIA.
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4s '':;'' ZxHzZzzu I ~
Now Nearly Ready.

The Times Almanac for 1895 is nearly
ready. 1t is an unusual production, COM
piled for the convenience of the Times
readers. The January /. 1898, issue Is
volume OF nearly so pages. The matter
occupying these pages is condensed TO
the utmost point possible without impair
ment of it's value.s The editor, assisted by
n CORPS of assistants, has undertaken TO
compile a volume OF ready reference upon
all topics that come up for every day dis
cusson: also, a brief resume OF the I'M
portant events of the past year. each OF
which rs impartially touched upon in
brief statement of facts. An additional
feature of The Times Almanac for 1873
IS the complete and reliable political IN
formation contained therein. IL is po-
ntical register that one may safely con-
suit for accurate information.
The Almanac also embraces the adNan-
taees of a condensed cyclopeda of the
events Of the year and manual OF in
formation Of subjects statistical. oi1cial'
historical. political. educational. agri-
cultural and general. both state and ma
tional in character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
A CAPE ELECTRIC LINE.
TO MOVE THE COUNTY COURT
HOUSE no CAPE CHARLES.
The Legislature VIII BE Asked to Allow
the People to Vote on the PROPOSE
tion--Dr. Dixon's Yacht.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, December IL
Special.-A number or citlzens OF .nls
county have applied TO the Legislature
for a charter to build an electric rallwaS
from here to the point OF the peninsula
a distance OF fifteen miles.
The handsome new steam ana san
Yacht pixie" the property or Rev.
Thomas Dixon, Jr.. arrived in the mar
Dor here a few days ago. The boat was
constructed at r. J. Tulls railway, 70
comoke city. Md. after plans drawn by
Mr.. Dixon. and is thing OF beauty ana
comfort >.-.
REMOVE THE COURTHOUSE.
Tho removal of the county courthouse
from Eastville TO Cape Charles mas oeen
the principal topic OF conversation among
the citizens OF Northampton county TOT
the past three or four weeks: Inc pres
ent buildings are I'm wretcned ana al-
lapldated condition and are disgrace
To- the thrifty and progressive county OF
Norfhamnfon The records or the
clerks office are among the Oldest in the
United States. dating back as far as
1892 and have recently peeh cdLeIu''s
copied in nicely-bound books, nahlhs
COMPLETE and valuable record up 10 the
present time. u,t
Tho need Of a good rre-proof building
for the proper protection and safe,y OF
these records Is admitted by all, ana me
Cane Charles Light I'm recent lssue'
started the ball a-rolling IN strong eul-
torial advocating the erection OF a new
building At Cane Charles, which IL now
the chief metropolis Of the county WIN
good railroad and water facilities, WIN
nicely-paved streets and water WORKS
and Is rapidly increasing In populatlVn'
The present Legislature VIII propaly
be asked for authority TO vote Oh 'ie
subject at an early date:
IT is OPPOSED.
Tho Eastern Shore Herald. puDlsned
at Eastville. vigorously opposes the re-
moval OF the buildings from the present
siteand n is rumored that an EFFORT VIII
be made by the Eastville people 10 get
the authority Of the Legislature 10 use
portion Of the "Glebe' fund to repair the
present buildings.
with the liberal inducements thar VIII
be offered by tho citizens Of Cape charles
for tho removal Of the location or the
courthouse. together with the money
that would he used for the proposed
repairs 10 the present structure w9uld
erect a now commOdiOus and modern
building NJ Cape Charles that would ne
an ornament to the town and an honor
20 tho county
Mrs Thompson. wife Of William J.
Thompson. m engineer on the New YORK,
PHILADELPHIA and Norfolk railroad died
NJ her homo I'm Delmar YESTERDAY ana
will be taken 20 Erie. Pa, her FORMER
home for burial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

residence in Covington. Va. Upon the
death of Judge Stout. of the County
Court OF Augusta in December 1892.
Judge Chalkley was appointed by Cover
nor Mckinney TO act as judge of Augusta
county. and In 1893 he was elected by
the Legislature to MI the uneXpired term.
Highland Court having been united TO
Augusta TO form one Judicial District
Judge Chalkley was last week elected
10 the judgeship Of this new district
Judge Chalkey and his accomplished
wife have lived In stanton since 1893
Judge Chalkley has made a most accep-
table judge. He is a gentleman OF high
chardc ter. and rs an honor 10 the bench.
In 1884. in the Spiller rape and murder
case. Judge Chalkley inaugurdted in the
state the process of quick trial I'm such
cases Spilier was convicted and sentence
ed fifty-nine hours after his arrest. This
good example has been followed since.
and the effect has been marked. The
Legislature AT it's present session. may
empower the court at any time To have
speedy trials of such cases. Judge Chalk
ley's court hapTered 10 be in session at
the t-ne Of the Spiller crime. hence his
speedy conviction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Wife Reatrr, Should be Thrashed

Chief-of- Police Howard was asked for
an expression of opinion on The bin intro
ducsd in the Legislature by Mr. Murphy
concerning the whipping post:
I'm my opinion said the Chief"
every man that is convicted Of beating
his wife or any other woman should be
whipped soundly. There is hardly
meaner thing that a man can do IN my
mind | would have TO give the mat
ter more study to give an intelligent
opinion. There are some drawbacks 10
such hill. particularly in the counties.
whore there are a number OF colored
magistrates but II carefully prepared and
considered II may result In much good"
Justice Crutchheld. when approached
on the subject was in no position to
speak at this time. lie had experienced
the workings OF the old law, and found
many defects In that law and while he
thought that law OF that kind might
be OF some good. he was unwilling 10
say anything in reference TO Mr.. Muir
phys bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

Some years ago when Pine-Street Bap-
fist church was struggling along with
the building OF its new edihce. Fulton
Baptist church came 20 the assistance or
their brethren and gave them so 10 help
defray expenses.
In the course Of time Pine-Street church
about freed itself of the encumbrance'
and Fulton church had IN the meantime
begun the erection of a new building
on last Sunday the former beneficiary,
IN the bright Christian spirit. determined
70 reward Fulton church and a check ior
500 was sent TO Rev. J. r. Harrison
who is so nobly working 70 complete MS
new church in Fulton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
MORE DECEMBER BRIDES.
nv THE EYE OF THE YULETIDE
NAVY PLIGHT THEIR TROTH. .
Profe.sor Moses Stein Makes Miss Rosa
ACooper His Bride--Mr. Ei'yson ana
Miss Woodward -Other Events.

pev Father Riley. of Sacred heart
oh,,rah united I'm the bonds Of wedlock'
at the residence OF the bride parents
No. lIos west Clay street. yesterday even
ing at $50 o'clock, Professor Moses 9'e'i'
and Miss Rosie Cooper
The ceremony was a quiet one anu
Immediately afterward the happy coup''
took the north-bound train for WASH
will take the north-bound train for WASH
lngton. Philadelphia. New YORK. ana
Passaic, N. j.. where they will spend the
holidays.
The two young people are wen-knowh
and have hosts OF friends in Richmond
who wish them many happy years u
welded bliss.
Prof. Stein is the efficient director OF
the Academy Orchestra, win "h'Ch !"
has been identified since the opening VI
that place of amusement, eief-h !e"i'
ago. He came to This city in lsSo 10 stay
two weeks and has remained here ever
since He was director of both the lhe"-
tire and the Academy for several years.
Professor Stein IS a member OF the lhue-
pendent order Of Elks. lie Is manager
and director Of the Academy Brass ana
String Band. Professor stein studied
under Rudolph Rowe, the famous teach-
or Of Washington.
Mss Cooper is a most beautiful ana
charming young lady. and IS iaVorite
with a large circle. She is "A daughter OF
Mr. ID. 5. Cooper. valued attachee OF
the r. +. and +. railroad. She IS quite
talented and has carried away several
prizes at the State Fair for painting.
The bridesmaids were Misses AAce
COOrrr ard Mamma Clayton. and the best
man was Mr.. Thomas g. Leatn.
Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Stein
will reside at No. 11O5 west Clay street.
WOODWARD.
A quiet marriage was solemnized at
the residence OF the brides parents, No.
sos ~ north Twenty-hfth street, yes
terday at 2:lj o'clock by Rev. Dr. George
G. Vanderslice, pastor Of Union-Station
NJ. T.. church.
Tn, contracting parties were MI.
George r. Ellys)n. a valued attache OF
Richmond Railway and Electric COM
pany. and Miss Maggie n. the accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. }. ".
woodward.
None but immediate friends and rela-
tives Of the family were present al the
marriage. and Immediately after the
ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Eliyson lef, via
the Bay Line steamer Virginia for Balu-
more.
Their friends bestowed upon them
many useful and valuable presents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

The Military Board held a meeting Mon
day afternoon at o'clock aud approved
a number OF bills. Major Simons.
the president Of the General Court Mar
tlal. had previously submitted the paw
roll OF the Court, but he withdrew the
same. In doing 10 he said that he did
should receive pay. but that a majority
OF the officers differed with him. The
nay roll amounted to about $50
The Board unanimously passed reso-
luton declining to allow the nay OF the
members Of the court, The only question
was as TO whether the members had been
called out in the service Of the state. in
which instance they would have been en-
titled TO pay Inasmuch as the court sat
only during the evening hours. II Is 70
be surmised that the members from the
stArt raised the right Of receiving pay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
XMAS ROSES COME HIGH.
AMEarCIx BEAUTIES vARY FROM
~ 70 sfs PER DOZEN.
According 20 sisc and Length ofstems-
vioiets s2 Per Hundred. and o'her
Flowers il Proportion.

Inst AT this time orders for Christmas
flowers are being given by the hundreds
and It will scarcely be possible for the
local florists to supply the demand. Flow
crs are more popular as Christmas tokens
this year than ever before. and yet the
supply Is not so large as that OF last
year or the year before.
To give some idea OF the orders being
booked already one florist told me he had
received hundreds OF orders for roses and
yiolcts as well as other cut flowers. and
he did rot think he would be able 20 fill
all OF his orders. Judging from what ne
had already received. Many orders are
coming from Norfolk Petersburg, Roam
oke. Lynchburg. Danville and other
neighi,orlng cities. While the local orders
are as numerous as at any Christmas sea-
son for years past.
CAN'T IMPORT THEM.
I'VE cart afford 20 import flowers
from Washington and other large cities
said n leading florist to me last night as
ne stopped filing orders long enough 10
give me n brief interview.
THE wholesale prices they send us are
larger tnan we can get al retail IN many
instances We have received the whole-
sale prices for the Christmas season from
the largest florist In Washington, but we
cannot afford 20 import flowers at the
prices asked. They want s25 per hundred
for Testout roses. SO per hundred for
Beauties. and prices ranging between
these two for M~~Cchal Neils. and other
roses according 10 quality and the iehg'h
OF the stems woes are selling at y per
hundred wholesale These prices are as
large as we can get at retail. and or
course Il wouldn't pay us 10 make any
outside purchases at such figures
"What are your Christmas prices?' j
asked
THEY COME HIGH
'Well." said the flower man. "restout
roses arc selling for 81 per dozen. WINE
roses the same. and Beauties from 81 10
xl2 per dozen according TO quality ana
length Of stems We can put up some
fairly good Beauties at 81 per dozen. but
the stems will be short and the roses
themselves not 50 good as the choice
quality The 81 roses are better. They
have medium length stems. ana are
very good quality. The - roses are
among the best. They are large and wei
selected with long stems. The very pest
with extra long stems and the very PICK
OF the crop are worth sl2 per Dozen
There are only few Of these. me sup
ply Of Beauties this year is quite limited
We shall not have anything like enough
10 I'LL the demand.
OTHER FLOWERS.
'How about the other flowers?' / ask
ed.
"Violets are limited ir surply. They
are worth 81 per hundred from December
2oth to January 1st Carnations are %
cents per dozen. Hyacinths the same and
all flowers are higher during the Christ
mas holidays We are selling large
number Of Lilies and growing plants
II Is estimated that orders for 5000 roses
and 5000 violets have already been re-
ceived. and II the demand could be filled
these figures would be much larger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

The Committee on Third Market met
at s O'Clock last night. Present. Messrs. J.
]. King (chairman), Ryan. Rountree and
Snead.
The payroll and bills were approved
and ordered paid.
The committee decided to meet At the
market on Monday. December %. 1871. at
. A. NJ. for the purpose OF assessing
the rent of stalls for the year 1855.
The Committee on Cemeteries met at
80 last night those present being Messrs.
Vaughan (chairman). Carter. Noble. and
Whaien. The payroll OF Oakwood. River
View and Shockoe Hill Cemeteries TO
December 10. 1897. inclusive. was APPROX
ed and ordered paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

But II He Is Tackled lie VIII Push His
>lats In lie NaYs.


A red-faccd young man without amy
moustache. and lacking TWO buttons on
his vest, walked into che Second police
station last night 40 $50 O'Clock Hc was
sober. but no knew the taste of various
intoxicating beverages. lie wore SOFT
hat. an ordinary suit of clothes thAt n'"
seen considerable service, and some
what restless expression.
The sergeant In charge did not pay
much attention 20 him. bat seemed t'
regard the fellow as a frequent customer
who droped .n by frequence or necessity
now and then either 20 prefer or answer
charges.
II just want 20 put You on 20 Jim.
said he with a mltter-0f-iaci ar mar ln-
dictated that he took 81 for granted i'm
was 4 familiar figure Boo police circles.
Hes been following me 1920 nt me
evening and trying 90 scrap Win me.
You see. sergeant I'm under 500 bona
for thirty days. Whitcs on my Doni,
and | don't want 10 bust ~. yol see.
Now, Jims Just .u.cr me because dld
him up night before last over the way.
lie SAYS he amt going 90 10 thing 70
me when he runs up against me again,
and / Just want % lct YOU know N he
in for n scrap and tackles ne m soinF
20 push his Stats in
That's an right replied the sergeant.
III an officer sees him tackle you bell
run him In
And then the rcd-f1ced follow saun'cr-
cd and down tho steps with his hands
stuffed down tight IN bis pockets
"Who's the fellow. sergeant asked.
"Oh. nobody but Ernest Kessier Ites
getting into trouble every now and in'n,
hareing around here fussing with .ome-
body You know. he's tine same GLOW
that took laudauum here not Tong ago
lust because ne didn't have anf ininS
else 10 DO. \ Carouf'ng sort of ehap.
who spc nds half his slime around iir bar
rooms"
And who lis Jim be- spoke OF
"Jlm Stanley he means. The GLOW got
out Of the penltcnflary short "hile ago.
serving a sentence Tor breaking into
store down hero ON the corner ana then
the sergeant turned 20 some papers thas
needed filling out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
HON. LYMAN CHiLKLET.
The Fearless Judge Of the County Courts
of Augusta and Highland.

Judge Lyman Challtley. recently elected
Judge OF the District. composed OF Au.
gusta and Highland counties. In spite OF
the fact that he did not vote Tor Bryan
last year. was born I'm Richmond. Va. in
1861. Ills father was 4. n. Chalkley. a
prominent merchant in his day, of Rich
mond and his mother was Miss susan
NJ Jordan. Of Powhatan co. Va.
College. University OF Virginia. Columbia
College. New York. and. in 1SS5-'S6, went
TO Germany where he took course at
the University of Bonn And also In Berlin.
lie took his law degree at Washington
and Lee University. In 1889. he married
Miss Eleanor Disha Breckenridge OF Ken.
lucky In 1901 he was elected judge OF
Allegheny and Craig and took up his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
As Sure|yas Sparks Fly Upward

SO surely will siceplessness, nervousness.
loss Of appetite and similar troubles shat
ter the constitution. make II an easy prey
TO all life destroying diseases. Bicola
Pills. the new discovery. cure all nervous
and blood troubles. Bicola pills make the
heart right. lungs right. nerves right.
because they make the blood right. As
a FEMALE REGULATOR, Bicola pills
are invaluable. furnishing pure blood to
the brain and spinal chord. Bicola Pills,
Discovered and Perfected by THE TUR-
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RICHMOND AGENTS.
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NJ. FILL SEAY.
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A very small pill. Turns your liver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Christmas Holiday Rates via Norfolk and
western Hallway.

Richmond to Norfolk and return, $50.
Richmond to Lynchburg and return %.
CORRESPONDENCE low rates TO all points
on it's line TO all parties desiring to spend
their Christmas and New Year at nome
Tickets on sale December 22d to 18th, IN
elusive. good for return passage until
January 4. 1898.
Students attending colleges will be en-
abled TO secure these reduced rates De
cember 10th 10 25th inclusive. PROVIDED
they present certificate signed by me
nresident or superintendent of the college
they are attending.
For full information apply at the Rich
mond Transfer Company. 903 east Main
street. r. G. Carter. ticket agent; Byrd
Street Onion) Depot or at company
office. corner Ninth and Main streets.
r. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
C.. s. 0.
Christmas Holiday Rates.

Holiday excursion tickets will be sold
between all stations OF c. and O. railway
on December %. %. "a. 25 30. 81 and jan
uary l. limited to January 4. at ONE
AND ONE-THIRD fare for the round
trip. SPECIAL LOW RATES TO NOR
FOLK AND LYNCHBURG.
College students presenting certificates
signed by principal or superintendent
of institute may be sold on December l6
10 2lst in addition 10 above dates, with
final limit OF January ith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

II is announced that on and after De-
csmbcr 20 1897. passenger rates between
Richmond and Baltimore via York River
Line. will be as follows:
First Class. Richmond to Baltimore. $3.50
Second Glass. Richmond to Balt-....
moro .......................... 80
First Glass rOund-trip Richmond to-.
Baltimore. ten days limit............. 400
From Richmond TO York River Land
ines ....................... $50
This restores rates 10 their normal con-
dition before the temporary reduction
more than q year ago.
Further information furnished at office
900 east Main street. Richmond. Va, {.
w. Westbury, Travelling Passenger
Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
CASTOHTA-.
TIE iis- II
'i; ss \ &N2zz%w S ~
Hang Tn Your Stocking,

Kris Kringle is coming. so hang up your
"sox."
Soap box.
For Tot he has candy, for May jump
rope.
But 20 mama and papa he brings Hummer
Soap.
Kelley & Dudley. agents. No. 1Oil east
Cary street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
DR. Sweeney viii Come.

While nothing has been heard from
Rcv DIR. n. r. Sweeney since seventh
Street Christian church extended him the
call on Sunday. II is generally understood
Dr Sweeney IS expected here IN jan
nary. provided he can cancel his preach
ing and lecturing engagements Ior 'he
first two months Of the new year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Graphophone Talking Machine, $40.

Regina Music Boxes. play 5000 tunes
Aeolian Twill play all kinds of music
requiring 10 musical knowledge to ope-
rate II. Self-Playing Pianos, Washburn
Guitars and Mandolins Finest on EARTH.
These specialties in the musical line can
OILY be found at Walter ID. Moses Co..
1905 Main street Opposite postoflice).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Acca Temple Election.

Acca Temple, Mystic Shrine, WI NJ
sonic Temple. on THURSDAY December
sOth for the election OF officers TOT the
Potentate Frank w. CUNNINGHAM mas
stated that he viii not be d candi"'e lor
recollection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
nricer. Elrrtrd

Al regular meeting n FiizhuGh
roico No o. o. o. r. m csday even
Ing DECEMBER ed The following officers
Was elected FOR tho ensuing term OF six
months: r. A. wills. - O.. NJ. Kopple-
man. v c.: H. NJ Rnnhard. Secretary;
s IT. Herndon. Treasurer. ;. a. William,
chaplain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
planters Bank Dividend.

-, declared q semi-annual dividend
- nsr cent. on the capital stock Gree OF
t -, nayabIe on and after January "a.
This Is a splendid showing for this lnsu-
tuffon