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The times., 1897-11-21

Astrachan fur capes and also wool
seal capes, 81 or 80 inches long
with wide sweep and handsomely lined
with satin-reguIar S15 values
which we offer tomorrow
for. - =. =. :. a. -. s. 8. so
The times., 1897-11-21

Fine imported tan Eersey top coats,
handsomely lined with taffeta silk,
change geabIe-fancy site hed-veIvet
inlaid coIiars-finished with straps
of kersey-fly frOnt-which you viii
find selling everywhere else at
S15-we shall offer tomorrow for $40
The times., 1897-11-21

Monday we shall offer you the
genuine imported Italian CASTLE soap,
which cannot be bought anywhere for
less than 60e. bar-and which drug
stores sell at 75c.-for less than it
usually costs dealers at wholesale
that Observation-Disclosures. .aoc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, February 3, 1877.
No auction sales on Change to-day
Private sales: Wrappers. Z; cutters, /;
filters. SO. Total, lG hogsheads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and ciga-
rettes H,lA.s0; tobacco. S,lol.79. Total,
s., 3O369.
Dark loose sales to-day 77,575 pounds,
and IA i-2c highest price. For week, total
l65,920 pounds, and lie. highest price. Sales
to-day We're larger than any day this
week. and a larger proportion of good
stemming tobacco and red and black
wrappers were on sale and commanded
good prices No change In quotations this
week; prices remain strong on all grades.
Both Planters and Sheburne's ware
houses had large sales to-day quality
about the average, i'm brights. Prices un-
changed. Shelburne's Warehouse sold a
line OF sun-cured tobaccos at fairly good
figures.
Beginning next week bright sales Will
not commence until the dark saies are
over, which will be about IL 80 or " o'clock
each day, as dark sales hardly last more
than an hour and half or two hours,
and will commence precisely at 10 O'Clock
each day. In this way all buyers can at
tend both sales.
Low-grade dark tobaccos, from l to
! l-2c., seemed 10 be selling at easier
prices; also, dark Tugs around 3-4c. Me-
dunn grades seemed 10 be higher to-day,
while the better grades were fully main
tanned.
Mr.. Bright Williamson, OF Darlington,
S. c., was here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
. Richmond Man Drowned.

Mr.. John Bowers OF this city. Is In
receipt of letter from Mr.. X. watson
Town-Sergeant OF Colonial Beach, va
in which it is stated that young whilo
-, narosd John w. Bowers was drown
ca al the mouth OF Monroe bay, near
that point, on February 81.
At the time OF the fatality young
Bowers was attempting to take a barrel
of water in leaky boat to dredse
vessel, on which he was employed lne
body was inferred just above hish-water
mark. near the spot where he went down,
as the laws provide. The young man
claimed to have lived in Richmond, ana
his address was understood TO have been
Isl3 east Main street. No such person
Is known at that number.
Any one knowing OF young bowers can
get further information or secure inc
body by addressing the Town-Sergeant
Of Colonial Beach or applying at the
office OF the Chief OF Police or this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
GIANTS MAY PRACTICE
In Norfolk Park-The Wright Case
SensatioraI Trial Over.

NORFOLK. VA, February 5.-(Spe-
cial)-President Andrew Freedman, Of
the New York Baseball Club, and his
manager. Mr.. "Scrappy'' Joyce, are ex-
pected to arrive in Norfolk tomorrow
morning. Their object in coming here
at this time is to look over the Nor
folk park and If 1t is acceptable, have
the Giants practice here while the local
team is in Washington
The now famous case Of Major c. w.
Wright. charged with the embezzlement
of a large sum from the city of Suf-
folk, which has been removed from coun-
~ TO county in an effort TO Sc
cure a new trial. will scarcely be called
at the present term Of the court Of
Princess Anne county. owing TO the
great length of time Sixteen days. re-
quired for its hearing. 1t is asserted by
prominent lawyers that If this case does
not come to trial this time 1t will come
under the code provision for quashing
a case going through four court terms
without a trial.
The sensational trial of George Run
nels and Lizzie King for the murder
Of Abram King, the latter's husband
has been concluded. Runnels gets ten
years in the penitentiary, and the ac-
cused wife goes free.
The murder of King was one Of the
most cold-blooded crimes known in the
annals OF Princess Anne county. King
was killed at his home, being shot
through the head while asleep. 1t had
long been known that Runnels and
Kings wife were intimate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
LA MSBURG.
Phi Beta Kappa-COloniaI Whist
CIub-Bricfs-

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, February s.
Especial THE local committee of the
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity met yester-
day, and perfected all arrangements for
the annual celebration by the society
to be held the 10Th of this month. The
poem will be delivered by Hon. Thomas
Wentworth Higginson. OF Cambridge,
Mass. Mr.. Higginson will be enter
tanned during his stay here by the fra
ternity at the Inn, and Right Rev. a.
NJ. Randolph, who will deliver the ad-
dress, will be the guest of Rev. w. T..
Roberts, the popular rector of Bruton
Episcopal church.
The Colonial Whist Club met at the
Marshall House, the home Of Mrs w. c..
Mayo, last evening. A very charming
time was spent by all those who were
able to attend. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. John b. Spencer Mrs. Charles
and Mrs John y. Spencer, Mrs. Char
lotte Hubbard, Miss Virginia Wise: Miss
Annie Mayo, of Richmond; Mrs. T. NJ.
Amber, of Baltimore; Miss Ida Faux
ner; MIR. Archer Palmer. Of Baltimore,
and Mr.. Gusts Hansford.
Mr.. Eugene Cloves, of Richmond, well
known i'm the musical world, was here
to-day. TO visit his mother Mrs. r. j.
wilkins.
Mr.. Barron Jones, from Portland, Ore,
arrived here this morning. direct from
his Pacific home TO visit his mother,
Mrs Margaret Jones, who has been In
bad health for a long time. Mr.. Jones
left here when quite young, but is well
remembered by a number Of his friends.
who greeted him most cordially.
Ii is stated that quite number OF
xtrf1 ipa
guration of Mckinley.
DR.. Henry y. Wise is very sick with
the grip, at his home on east Francis
street.
There is a very slight change for the
better to-day in the condition Of Mrs. II.
G.. Spencer, who IS i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Spencer was a Miss Branch a
daughter Of the late Cyrus A. Branch
one of the ablest lawyers Of his day In
Eastern Virginia.
Mr.. Ro. S. Bright. son OF Captain
Robert A. Bright, who resides near here
left with his wife to-day for Florida
Mr.. Bright is now a promising young
member of the Philadelphia Bar and
will spend some time at his old home
here, upon his return from the Land OF
Flowers.
Mr.. Darlington Grigsby, from Char
lotte, a son Of the late Hon. Hugh Blair
Grigsby, who founded a scholarship al
William and Mary College, was at the
Inn Yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
EMPORIA.
The Thorp-Epes Contest--A Pitiabls
Case.

&ASts
EMPORIA, VA. February ESPECIALLY
The dispositions in the Thorp-Epes con-
tested election case were continued to-
day. Your correspondent learns that
there are a number OF witnesses to b
examined. Counsel for Mr. Thorp applied
to the Clerk OF the Court this morning
for copies of the poll-books from several
Of the precincts. The contest does nov
seem to excite much interest.
A very pitiable case Is here now.
man. wife. and children arrived here a
few DAVIS ago from Georgia. IL appears
that the family moved several years ago
from Minnesota to Georgia, ana peinB
dissatisfied. have started on their return
tn their old home. travelling IN wasohs.
ON the route here. one Oh the FANNY =
vo,,ng man of 10 years of age. died.
when they arrived here they were IN
at,nost a destitute condition. our peopid
are doing all I'm their power 10 rehevs
their present wants. and are tryihs !"
Get them a suitable house 10 ive III un.n
thew are able TO resume their Journey "
the far West. Rev. Vernon Anson. ~ ~
kihd-hearted pastor or the bap'is. o""' ~, sa'
has been interesting himself III INC"
half. u h.va "a
,nrnes To- west Norfolk. much TO the re-
sret of their many friends.
Mr. w. G. Hall, of West Norfolk was
here to-day. 80. c,a,,~
Mr.. /. Il. saptig and Mr.. Albert spaus'
NJ I.awrenceville, were here yesterday,
Mayor ]. III. Person has Deeh Oh o''
business for a day or so.
Mr.. l.. l.. Deakins, one OF gu, 49, 49,
prominent citizens. has recovered iroh'
| his recent sickness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
ON THE PENINSULA.
THE NEWS GATHERED At NEW
PORT NEWS.
Narrow Escape of n seaman-His
Presence of Mind saved Him-Ar-
rested for burglary Getting
Ready for the hall.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. February g.
(Special)-A narrow escape from drown
ing has just been made public. a sailor on
one of the steamers which Is loading
grain at Pier No. was standing ON
the rear of the gangway. He was recln-
ing against the iron rail, which had
not been securely fastened and It sud-
denly gave way, carrying the seaman
with 1t. The heavy chain caught the
man around the waist, precipitating
him to the bottom of the river. While
under water he had sufficient presence
which he managed to do, as he is a
strong man. When he went overheard,
1t was not thought that he would be
recovered alive, but he came up under
the pier, swan fifty feet out to the YES
sci, and was rescued by means Of a rope.
1t was a wonderful feat as we'll as a
miraculous escape
a negro named Slater was arrested
this afternoon, charged with burglary.
Last night some one entered the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Reynolds. on Twenty-hfth
street and stole a lot of jewelry. The
burglary was reported to the police au-
thorities this morning, and they imme-
diately set to work. Slater was cap
tured while i'm the act of pawning some
Of his stolen goods. He had just been
released from jail.
William Martin (colored) was arrested
last night on n charge OF forgery. There
are five warrants against him for mis-
demeanors. Martin was i'm the act Of
taking the boat for Norfolk when he
was arrested.
Preparations are making for the ball,
which will be given at the Chamberlin
Hotel on February 18th for the benefit
Of the Dixie Hospital. 1t will be one OF
the most brilliant social events Of the
season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
uax No such Aspirations.

The press report which emanated from
Washington last Thursday, to the enect
that Judge Nathan Con, OF West Vir-
ginia. had written to a personal friend
in the capital city, declaring that no
would under no conditions accept
position in McKiniey's Cabinet. was EN-
nhatically denied by the distinguished
h,rist. who IS in the city attending the
sessions OF the United States Court or
Appeals. Judge Con- says he has written
10 no one concerning his social inclina-
lions. He has absolutely no expectation
that he will succeed Justice Field on tho
Supreme Bench, for that. In case OF MS
retirement his successor would come
from the Pacific coast, or the MINI
Judicial Circuit. Judge Con says ne. rs
not and never has been, a candidate Tor
The United States Senate. and that he
has no idea OF relinquishing his judicial
duties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
NORTH STATE LEGISLATURE.
letting Down 10 WOrk-Railw"y
Passes.

Passes.
RALEIGH. y. c., February 5.-(Spe-
ciall-The House to-day tabled by an
overwhelming majority the bill to make
ten hours a days labor in factories. y
Dm Of Ike character was before the
Sou4te committee to-day, and many
Infll-mea argued against 1t. 1t VIII De
unfavoablv reported Bills were in
trosueeI to compel vaccination Of all
persons over . years OF age ana 10
charter the Hope Fire Insurance com
paly. OF Greenville. A bill passed It's
final reading chartering the Moore couh-
tv and Western railway between Aber-
Cee1. on the Soaboard Air-Ldae, ana
Concord. on the Southern railway. Inc
enrolling clerk of the Legislature,
popuHst. having refused to accept as
clerks TWO negroes named by the Re
publican caucus. and the president OF
the Senate and the Speaker OF the
House having I'm retaliation taken
charge OF his office. the enrolling clerk
today made a written protest against
this Unprecedented act, and appeals 10
the senate and House. The bill 10 re-
d..e annual telephone rates TO yl2 ana
ST., was Withdrawn. The bill providing
for "a reduction OF telegraph rates 10 10
cents was also Withdrawn.
The Senate Committee decided TO re-
port favorably bill prohibiting tele-
uuUh franks Railway commissioner
Wilson stated TO the Legislative Com,
mHtee that there was no pubic dehlanu
GOV "a reduction OF telegraph ana leiy
rfore rates. He said that II the ran
vsve etopped free passes, the commls-
s.on would be better able 10 obtain an
..urate idea Of what We're the receipts
Of tbe railways. and be better able TO
n. stieate the rate question. General
co,nse, Alexander, Of the Southern ran
w.v. spoke in defence of free passes
s. ne that IN his opinion not enough
WIH.. Given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
NORFOLK ASSIGNMENT.
Oldest millinery Establishment !"
the city Fails.

NORFOLK. VA. February b.-(Spe-
clal)-The house OF ]. V. Bassett, the
largest and Oldest millinery establish
mani In this city. made an assignment
this afternoon. transferring their stock
and all the personal property and real
estate of Josephine V. Bassett ana
Charles r.. Bassett to James 10. Heath'
Jr.. trustee 10 secure creditors. Inc
liabilities will aggregate $1,000; assets
unknown.
In the second class Of preferences are
mentioned Armstrong, Gator Co.. OK
Baltimore. sl,7O2.OS; Trastmann. Heller *
Co., of Baltimore. s2l2S.5s' and James
Grlnsfelder a Sons, OF Baltimore. $bSS%.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK, February 5.-FIour-
Quiet, steady, and unchanged; southern
Hour dull and unchanged.
Wheat--Spot market dull, steady, and
unchanged. T. o. b.. "A 1-ic.; ungraded red,
75n95c; No l northern, 81 5-sc.; options
opened weak at a 5-sc. decline, rallied Ia
/ l-sc, fell lie, and closed steady at
l-lc advance on February and March,
and unchanged 10 l-Sc. decline on the
other months, with trading dull; No. 2 red,
February, SIC. March. s. l-Sc.; May,
81 lie. June 81 5-Sc.; July, 70 l-Sc.; Sep
TENDER. rs 5-sc.
Corn-Spots dull and easier; No. 2, 2S 1-sc.
in elevator, % 7-Sc. afoat: options were
dull and steady at l-sc. decline; Febru-
AIRY, 2s Use; May. 20 7-sc.; July. ~ l-sc.
Oats-Spots fairly active and firm. OPP
tions dull and easier; February, Il l-Sc. I;
MAY. PC; July, q 5-sc.; spot prices: No. :,
n l-2c.: No. white. DC: mixed western.
Hay-Ouiet; shipping. Doc; good TO
choice. u l-2d77 lie.
Hides--F'alriy active, hrm, and I'M
Wool-E'irm and unchanged.
>Beef-Firm and quiet: family, S9.2Q
SiO 20. extra mess, N4{s.
Reef Hams-Steady at N7.5ogNs
Tierced Beef-Firm; city extra India
'" cut Meats-slow and steady; picked bel
lies. SAC 1-e; picked shoulders. N0u$A1o;
picked hams. &S-2SuS9.
Lard-stesm. ~; city. $s.sS: Nay. N.o7 IL;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06

"'s' David u. Tenant, in reference TO
nne good VIII and brands OF the firm of
- ~ remnant & Co was made I'm
soVu ialth. and Is valid, and that the evil
nence falls TO show that the estate OF
-. Is. remnant was in any way injured
thereby. Wy
Inc decree In the case will. by dlrec-
ton OF the Court be suspended for nine
" days. to allow an appeal TO the su-
preme Court OF Appeals.
me argument In this case was heard
a. the december term OF the court the
plaintiff being represented by Judges
Waller r. Staples and A. r.. Holiday:
and Messrs B. -. Munford, Hi Carter
Robert Stiles. and Allan Potts. OF Rich
mona, and W. r. McKenney. OF this
CITY; and the defendant by Msssrs.
alexander Hamilton. X. b. Davis. and
FRANK Christian. The argument con-
sumed n weeks time and was heard by
many not directly interested I'm the
case.
DEATH OF TWO LADIES.
Mrs. w. l.. Edwards died at her home.
on west Washington street. last night,
after an illness OF only few hours
Mrs. Sarah e., wife Of Mr.. w. o.
Shanks. general-delivery clerk in the
post-oiiice, died at her home. on Byrne
She had been Ill for some days. She
leaves several children and many warm
friends.
GENERAL NEWS.
In the Mayors Court to-day William
Hunter and John Tucker negroes) were
convicted Of larceny, and sentenced 10
jail for ninety days each. Hezekiah
Trotter (colored) was sent to Jail for
sixty days for a like offence.
Secretary Of the Commonwealth
Lawless was in the city to-day. attend
ing the taking of depostions in the
Thorp-Epes contested-election case. Ex-
Governor William f. Cameron Is also
here, as counsel for Mr.. Thorp.
Mr.. j. w. Phillips. who was the UNI
successful bidder for the contract for
carrying the mails on James river, will
go TO Washington tomorrow TO look
into the matter. He says he was the
lowest bidder, and had been given as
surance that he would get the contract.
Nj. John Gwathmcy, Of suffolk, was
brought TO the Home for the Sick TO-
day to undergo delicate operation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
LEESBURG.
Sudden Death-MatchIess Sold Again.
AccideDt-Rcmains Dry.

LEESBURG. VA, February 5.-(Spe-
cial.) -This community was shocked at
10 o'clock this morning to learn of the
sudden death on the street Of Mr. Wal
ter S. Graves in charge of the girls de-
partment of the public school here.
He was I'm his place as usual, but
soon complained Of being unwell, and
dismissed the class he was hearing.
saying that he would return at O'Clock
He then started for his rooms, at the
Leesburg Inn. On reaching the corner
Of King and Loudoun streets, only half
a square from his destination, he fell
dead of apoplexy. Mr.. Graves was
about 50 years of age, and a teacher of
high standing. and a graduate of Wash
ington and Lee University, where his
brother is now a professor. He came
here in October last from Bedford City,
and with his family-a wife and four
children-had made many friends. He
was a scholarly man, and a member of
the Presbyterian church.
Much sickness after the order Of the
grip prevails hereabouts.
A son of Mr.. John Baughman was
severely hurt in a well near Herndon
day or two since. He was walling up
the wei. when a bucket, with which
stone was lowered, fell about fifteen feet,
striking him upon the head and knock
ing it back against the wall His in
iuries. however. are not considered TO
be very dangerous.
Mr.. James b. Chamolin, Of Loudoun,
died on Wednesday in Washington. His
remains were brought back and inferred
near Bloomfield.
MATCHLESS SOLD AGAIN.
At the sale of the stud of DIR. w.
Nf.tlr on Il
nesday. Matchless. the wel-known
hackney stallion, long recognized as the
foremost hackney sire in America, and
imported by Hon. Henry Fairfax, of
Ioudoun. was sold for $1,000 Mr. Fair
fax. after owning him here for several
years. sold him TO DIR. Webb. He at
tended the sale on Wednesday. and II
was hoped that this grand horse would
return here where he was so well
thought Of. There were present bid
ders from England. but the horse went
to the Glendown Stock farm, Staten Is
land.
rev. w =. Hines will hold services
on Sunday and daily the next week In
the Leesburg Baptist church. which,
since the departure of the Rev. Leslie
Cooke, has been without pastor.
REMAINS DRY.
A very earnestly contested, but quiet
local option election took place in this
0.eesburg) district yesterday. Loudoun
county is "dry" county. This was an
attempt to restore the licensing Of
saloons and the sale of liquor again.
There are two precincts in the district
7 ,eesburg and Lucketrs Store. a large
vote was polled. This town gave a dry
majority of 81. while Lucketts gave a
wet one Of 13, making the dry ma
,ortt,, In the district 81 Two years ago
The drvs carried it by SO majority. So
7 oudoun county continues without a
license anywhere to cell LIQUOR.
Hon. Thomas r. Fauntleroy formerly
NJ the Virginia Court Of Appeals, is
visiting relatives here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUsi-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, Bonds, stocN''
Grain, Tobacco. Cotton, Cattie'
Country Produce, &c. Fcreis"
and Domestic.
and Domestic.

NEW YORK. February 5.-The early
dealings in the Stock Exchange were
characterized by weakness, owing. MAIN
Nv. to moderate sales for London dc-
count. and the investigations now pro-
pressing i'm various States into the az
fairs of the trusts. Sugar was particu-
larry weak. and there was sharp pres
sure to sell the stock at the opening, on
the announcement that officials idenu-
fed with the company had incorporated
q coffee company in Trenton, \. j., with
a capital Of 10000 TO fight the Arbuckle
Rrothers. This was accepted as mean
ing a sharp conflict between those al
the head of the sugar and coffee trades
and further reductions in the price OF
both articles. Sugar opened full point
lower. at 1lS 9-la11S IL. and later sold
down to 1IS Is. The stock figured for
300 shares, in a total for the whole list
OF 1667i5 shares.
The general market lost 1-4q1 per
cent. The Changers, Manhattan. and
Chicago Gas led the downward move
ment. Advices from London that the
market there was unsettled, in conse-
ouence Of rumors of south-African COM
plications. and the illness Of the Car
had influence on local speculation. Inc
Changers were weakened by the state
ment of the Chicago, Burlington ana
ouincv showing only a little over per
cent. earned on the stock for the caien-
dar year; and Boston houses were sell
ers at the start.
During the afternoon most OF the early
losses were recovered. under pur-
chases TO cover short contracts, and IN
a few instances prices went above last
NIGHTS finals. Sugar recovered from
1iS is to 1li1-s, but the rise brought In
fresh offerings, and the stock sold back
IN 1125-s. Among the specialties. Hi
nois Steel fell per cent, and the Nickel
plate stocks were offered down, on re-
norts that the company will pass the
dividend on the first preferred stock.
SPECULATION closed quiet and steady In
ZONE. Net changes show losses OF l-i4f-S
per cent. except in Northern Pacific pre-
erred and the Coalers, which gained
1-4G1 per cent. ....a
up S2.ss6,Ooo. co,. .,o, oo- ,,0.
Treasury balances: CON- $i-0'V-''if''
currency. s5S2l6,5l6.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at l 1-ia2 per cent
last loan at l1-2, and closing offered al
-; prime mercantile paper pei
cent. c,,. -. 49, ,oard
neglected. ga. .,.,. ,o.,,,r
business in bankers bills at A.Si La
slS3-4 for sixty days posted rates
q s. 1-2dsi.s7 IL; commercial biils' >f.S
Government bonds steady. state pond'
,uiet Railroad bonds firm. !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
x,rroxy Escape of Pilots.

NORFOLK, VA, February 5.-(Spe-
cial)-Two youthful pilots from the Bal
timore steam-pilot-boat No. had mar
row escape from drowning, as their yes
sci was coming into Hampton Roads
William h Mathaney and George a.
Whereof were just putting down the
port-yawl, when the ropes caught over
turning the boat, and preclpitatihs tnsn,
80 tho lev water. They were chilled
IN an instant, but managed TO remain
af,oot during the fifteen minutes required
tn stop the pilot-boat and rescue them.
rrhey have fully recovered from the Ell
feet of their immersion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06

Syracuse Division. OF the Uniform
Rank Knights of Pythias. held Its an
nual meeting at Old-Market Hall Thurs
day night. Oficers were elected for the
ensuing year: Captain. IT. >. Vaughan;
First Lieutenant, j. u. Heck; Second
Lieutenant. William Grantznowsxy; ne
corder George l.. Bowden: Treasurer.
r. n spraggins. The Captain made tho
following appointments: II. +. Dyson.
flrst sergeant: A. A. Eyens. second SER
geant.
Mr. Bowden has been It's recorder since
the organization OF the division. and S<-
clined a reelection. but the Sir kniShts
would not listen TO his declining. ana
elected him by reclamation.