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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05

Tennessee Centennial and lntcrna.
tiOnal Exposition, Nashville,
Tenn, May to OctO-
her 81.
For the above occasion the Santa Fe
route has placed on sale tickets to Nash
Vile and return at rate of $67.15; these
tickets will be on sale daily until October
Is, 1897, good to return until November,
2, 1897. For particulars call on agents of
the Santa Fe route.
H. s. LuTz, Agent,
W. j. BLACK, G. P. A. Santa Fe, N. NJ.
Topeka, Kas.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05
1925 miles,
l047 minutes

the worlds record for long distance fast run
ning-held by the Burlington Route.
February 18th, special train over its lines
made the run from Chicago to Denver, dis
lance of 1925 miles, in the unprecedented
time of IS honrs and So minutes. Allowing
for stops, the actual running time was II
hours and 81 minutes, and the average rate
of speed 5s4 miles An hour.
Write for booklet telling how run WAS
made.
Omaha,-Chicago- Oity-St. Louis
ALL points east and south,
Tickets and timetables at all d. g. R. G.
and Col Mid. ticket offices or by addressing
c. w VALLERY, General Agent,
1899 18th Street, Denver, Col.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05
Its Recommendation.

A newly invented hatpin makes the
following bid for feminine favor: 1.-THE
patent stationary hat fastener, warrant
ed to keep the hat on straight in cable
car when rounding curves Chicago
Chronicle.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05

The lady: I'll give you good meal If
you will cut up some of that wood.
The tramp, Sorry, but / can't accom-
modate you, madam.
Too lazy to work, l supposeP
Not that, madam, not that. | would be
false to my trust. Yousee, I'm member
of the Society for the Preservation of the
American Forests, and we never cut any
wood,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05
In the Silly Night.

Oft, in the Silly night, when slumber's
chain hath bound us.
thousand yelpings smite the air from
the doggoned ours around us.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05
GIVES STRENGTH TO MEN,
Free to All Who Are Weak and Worn.
A METHOD TO CURE AND IN
CREASE THE POWER.

It is reasonable fact that man never
appreciates the sufferings of others until
he himself, has passed through the fire of
pain or remorse. Then it is that he looks
around for those who are suffering; he
wants them to profit by his experience;
he gives his time and money gladly for
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05
summer Tourist Rates to Colorado

summer Tourist Rates to Colorado
The Santa Fe route has placed on sale
tickets to Denver at the rate of $28.60;
Colorado Syringe, $23.0 and Pueblo,
$2l.05 for the round trip, tickets on sale
daily up to and including October Is,
1897, good for return passage until o.
tober 81, 1897. For particulars call on
agents Of the A., T. b 8. F. Ry.
II. y. Lurz, Agent,
WI. BLACK, g. p. A., Santa Fe, N. M.
Topeka, Kas.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05
A Chicago Uncle.

First Bank Director-Bad news.
Second Ditto-What is it?
l heard the presidents pretty type
writer call him uncle to-day.
Send tor the bank examiner at once.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05
Domestic Use Of Science.

st Is certainly wonderful how much
science can do for us. y
eyes. Mrs. Frontrow has learned to
hypnotize her baby, and she didn't miss 9
club meeting the whole week. Chicago
Record.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05
Philosophy.
You ask me, darling girl, If I

Should you refuse me,
Would take some weapon grim and die
Well, you amuse me.
I'd live to learn from him you chose,
That other fellow,
And from his life-couleur de rose,
Or sickly yellow
What mine had been-what I'd have
done
Had you been KINDER
Had the good parson made US one,
And love been binder.
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Dangerous.

He-Let me think a minute.
She-But the doctor said you mustn't
overwork yourself Town Topics.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05

The Queerest of All.
We have funny servant girl;
She keeps us going in whirl;
She's cooking breakfast while we sup,
And makes our beds before we're up.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-06-05

Holds the worlds record for
long distance fast running.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
IN RTCETTER'S HANDS.
George Y. Anderson Makes an Assignment
with $4,000 Liabilities.

4 deed of assignment was filed yester-
dav morning in the clerks Office OF inc
chancsry Court L. Geo. e. Anderson con-
voylng TO Willoughby Newton trustee
All the stock of goods In his two stoi,',
ono AT 1881 20 1898 west Cary stree, 20 ~. Ds
disposed " for the benefit OF the creullois
of the said George f.. Anderson. go,
The creditors are divided INTO loui
classes as follows; ,,i,- of
First All legal expenses. salarl %
clerks and employees, and fees Que L''Ne
q Carter. - ,,-..,1o,,-
Second HIN Carter and I. O. Nehd ,i',l.c
burg $500 for service rendered II. - ''D
pending i'm the Henrico CIRCUIT Our 81,
Third. Notes held BY tho State h cll',.' ~,
virginia. drawn and signed oy Cor
y. Anderson. aggregatins the sun" VI
Fourth. All other creditors pro raita.ccoo
The liabilities ere estimated ~ f',
A. ono of the stores mentioned w ~
deed Is situated I'm Honrico county, W.
docum mt above given was also ie'"I"''
i'm the County Court.
Yesterday afternoon. on motion or me
state Bank and others. Mr.. Wiiloughhy
Newton was appointed receiver for uh.
business OF George +. Anderson. lie at
once gave bond and entered upon the
discharge OF his duties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
RALrIMoRE MARKET.

BALTIMORE Dec 20.-FLOUR-Quiet:
western enrerior. .. 1OG3.lO; 90 extra, ,.;;Jn
40. DO family. 4.i0pi.dJ: winter wheat
patenf 4.s5nS10: spring do. JUJ.SO. spring
wheat straights. 4sDH4.W. ..-
Wheat strong. spot and month' 49,
9Ss,c.: January. ggna0i. &C.. steamer 40.
red. 93ag3 g. southern wheat. by sample
g3dgac. do on grade. g3 sntslyc
CORN strong. spot, ao'sHi5tc, mohth
33i5G33Hc.: December. new or oia, %,'se''
January. 325sff335 &C.. February ~, ;"c. /.
steamer mixed. 3lt11 g: southern
white and yellow corn. 2-d',,c 90
OATS-Barlcy steady; NO "hlte' -'R
soc: No. , mixed. 2IH-t-c. q
RYE,-Firm. No. nearby &C. no :
western. Sc. BID. 1,.,..
HAY-Firm: Tor better grades; choice
timothy IL asked.
GRAIN FEElGHTS-Qlict' steam 10
Iivcrnool nor bushel. Al. December o.,
COkK-For order. per quarter IS. 'H'
January. IS. 4td. February, 800,
SUGAR-stronp. granulaied' 5.-V.2. No..
BUTTER. duiet. fancy cream &c. :
dod. imitation. 1Sdloc.; 40 l"aie; l.alS,. :
GOOD Indie. 1s1l0c.. store packed lZHiic.
EGGS-Steady. fresh lic.
CHEESI,-S Steady: fancy Nc,W hork'
large Sa,ngc: DO. small. l0F JIG
WHISkEY-Si2 per Gallon Tor hnished
goods. IN car lots, Sl21pSl.-S per gallon
for jObbins lots.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
NOMINATIONS ARE MADE
COL. r.. SCOTT GIBBS WILL COM
yAyD PICKETT CAMP.
The New Hall to he Opened Next Monday
NIghi--Ihc sons OF Veterans Nominate
Their Old Onicers.

Pickett Camp met for the last time IN
The assembly room of the POwhatan Club
Duillln. last nl@hL
Next Monday the camp will dedicate It's
Splendid new quarters, over the store
OF d. r. Sheppard. on Broad street. ON
that occasion there Will be some BRIEF
speeches and music. Professor John 4.
Mcclure, at the invitation OF his COM
Iades ia the camp, VIII be one or those
VINO will make "a snort address. Sergeant
MhitlOck was requested To arrange the
musical features Of the programme.
Considering the inclement weather the
attendance at last nights meeting was
large. Commander Woody presided.
After the committee on new hall had re-
ported that The quarters on Broad street
would be ready FOR occupancy next Mon
day night II was announced that the
Ladies Auxiliary would give a pound
party for the benefit OF the camps poor
. OFFICERS NOMINATED.
The camp then placed IN nomination
pc sOas for thu various offices 10 be voted
Tor at the mex meeting as follows:
Commander. Z. Scott Gibbs.
FIRST Lieutenant Commander, r. J..
Maury and r. T.. Richardson.
Second Lieutenant Commander, A. y.
Gill and {. J. Johnson.
Third Lieutenant Commander, James ID.
Redwood. W. w. Lass.
Adjutant Peter McCurdy.
QuaTtermas,cr r. n. NOrvell.
'-'aii 10 " $780,
Chaplain, I. r.. WINSTON
Surgeons. Drs. T. 7. Siratton. J. A..
H4l.I.a1. ~ j. g.. Treviliin
officer Of ,he Day G. j. Johnson and
Oficer Of he Guard. p. o. Gentry.
Cl,0r Sergeant Is. r. Chcs,lcy.
Fourth Quartermaster Sergeant and
Historian VI. w. Lakewood.
IN invitation wcs extended 20 the La
dies Auxiiiarv Corps Of the Camp 70 at
tcnd the opening Of the Camp Hall next
Professor John p. Mcclure and Mr..
W G.. Long addressed the camp brief
The prospective new commander Of the
camp has been the faithful and popular
first lieutenant commander during the
wear. he was n brave ana fearless sol
der and viii be q most worthy success
snr of Commander Woody who retires
from office.
son, of Veterans.
Tho sons % Nctc-ans had q very small
Attendance last night After some unim-
p0rtant routine business mad been dis
posed of Mr. W. J. Morrissctte made his
report as 70 member of the Soldiers Home
Board. and the camp commended hum tor
the faithful Gistlarge Of his duty.
The resiguaiiOu OF Mr.. GerNas StOfrs
as one of the committee Of ten from
Lee Camp wAs laid on the table indeh-
nitcly.
Alr. h.. l.. sperce. Jr., offered an amend
ment TO the constitution making the in
itiation fee 81 and the dues s. per year,
payable quarterly. Under the rules II had
10 lle over one Ytek.
THE OFFICERS.
The camp placed IN nomination the
following officers. who will be voted for
al The ucXt meeting:
Commander. W. q. Walden.
First Lieutenant Commander +. Leslie
sod Lieutenant Commander. ". j..
Morrissettc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
THE TINES RICHMOND VA TUESDAY DECEMBER Fl 1897

n. this time. for professional reasons
give the news TO the news-hungry pase-
ball public. w..
Sam La ROGUE will manage the rat
erson Club. and as he knows inc game
IL may be expected that he VIII surrouho
himself with a fine club.
Billy Sharsig and Denny Long OF Aiien-
town and Reading respectively, nav a.
ready rushed into print with the ueolara
ton that they will win the nag. both
teams will be faster than tney WERE last
season. but stick a pin in the declaration
that neither will be one. two, three at
the finish.
Hartford is shy a manager Just now
but Secretary Kneed is running Things 10
a finish. and will. no DOUBT continue
through the season. .,... -
Norfolk has not been very active this
early. owner CTR nirgham tried 20 secure
Rim. OF Lancaster. and Wells or Hlch-
mond. and was unsuccessful In both IN
stances. but has signed Charlie jewell.
late OF the Terre Haute club. to man.
age. and the Jewel" is at Work.
Followers Of the game here are familiar
with the deals that have taken place IN
This league. but some new ones have just
cropped out. and new chapter has been
added TO some OF the old ones.
Harry O'Hagan. who played through
This section with the Virginia League.
and last season with Newark. has oeen
drafted by Pittsburg. 1t is thought 10
succeed Dick Padden. who was drafted
two or three years ago from Roanoke.
,;so,ge Carey. who played With Reading
and the Athletics last season. ana VINO
ves sold TO Louisvllo, is the article mat
RaItimore's Harlon is after
There are some new deals on tap ana
Richmond may figure. but just now the
story Is not ripe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

The Ind ofan Interesting Case in the Hus-
tinc~ Court.


tinGS Court.
T. ~. Martin. charged with burglary.
was tried in the Hastings Court yester-
day morning and acquitted. lie was de-
tended by Mcssrs. George H. Wise. George
p. Haw and l.. o. Wendcnburg.
Young Martin who is a plumber and
lives n Hanover county. went into the
room of "a young man named Vaughan,
and was shot los him. as the latter sup
posed he was "a burglar. He was so see
verely wounded that he had 10 spend
some time in the hospital Vaughan WAS
tried in the Police Court and acquitted.
while Martin wac sent on % the grand
jury upon his recovery.
The following Judgments were rendered
Yesterday in the Circuit Court;
L.ldisH Clrrasc Co. against VI. G..
Sutherland $3.50.
Same against j. J. and N. G. suther-
land. l05.-L
Richmond Perpetual Building and Loan
Company against n. l.. Carter $l20N.
J. ". Carson and Company aganst
Mcdowell and Ford. SllO55.
Alexander Thompson. Jr.. against
George H. Crawford & CO.. Sil2.A.
Francis T.. Kelly against II. 5. Jen-
rings. ASH.
Citizens Bank against Charles Z. and
Stella Hagan smith. H,0l9
Commonwealth " Virginia against
p. ". Maxwell and others. 5000.
Same against +. W. Maxwell ard others.
sos
judgments were rendered against par
ties who had paid their taxes in cou-
uons I'm favor OF the State as follows;
@. l.. Ludw.g's executor. SG0.95: G.. W.
Burr S52.72. G.. a. Boyce. Si0.55: Thomas
Boiling and others. S23lc: Thomas Boil
ing. wife and others. Sob. James Con-
way. Sll5: Richard Carter. $3.50; John
Enders. Jr.. sl5le5. John Finders Jr.. wife
and others. slI9e, Charles Euker. Sin5.i5.
Robert Hiu. Jr.. S2o3f; James Hays. 1918;
Rachel Myers. 5000: ". }. Mcdowell
s.e2i. Charles Ne'z. s3iSj: Same $S9s;
fucv ID. Pendlct0n, 500: J. j. Rankin.
ssl0. Charles W Turner. 1.56; Jesse
washington o.. g.. IT, Whit'le 1888; ID.
II. Hav. S24-. Thomas Hirsh. s5l.2s:
Notice of motion FOR Judgment was filed
I'm tho. case OF Charles :. Weisse & co. VS..
1 ! WRIGHT & Stokes for S5.15S97.
In the Law and Equity Court a verdict
for SEQ was rendered m the case Of
Tunius White against the Peoples Re-
lief Association Of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
MRS. SU1LL-FORD.
Judgment Against Her for $500 In Favor
ofTrank T.. Anderson.

I'm the Law and Equity Court yesterday
afternoon judgment was rendered against
Mrs. Loretta Small-Ford in favor Of
Frank r. Anderson for $40.
Mr.. Andct son. as will be remembc' cd
was counsel for Mrs Small-Ford in her
suit for divorce against her husband
stewart n. Ford. When the case was
compromised the services Of Mr. Morris,
Norfolk attorney were secured. soon
afterwards Mr. Anderson brought SUIT
for payment for legal services rendered.
Judgment was also rendered IN this
court yesterday Afternoon i'm the case
OF John II. Smith against the savings
Bank. Giind Fountain l.. @. T. X. Tor
Si690S.
Motions for judgment were filed in the
following cases:
w. NJ. Parrish against James 5. Burke
for sii7.S7.
J. T.. Turpln against Alfred Benson and
B W Gruhbs for $lSi.
Wneo. Elicit q Crump Shoe Company
against Abraham Nalentn' for 1924.
Suit was entered by The Cudahy Broth
ers Company against George f.. Ander-
son for $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

Richmond Alfred Carter and Robert
and Rarabara G.. Dennis 10 \. y. Pollard
10 Is feet on east side Gilmer street
~ l-3 feet south of Moore, sisters trus-
tee. J. 4. and VI. T.. Mosby TO Thomas
Russell. Dc feet on east side ST. James
street = 4 l-2-l2 feet south OF Federal
SO. Sarah and James Turner's trustee
ana William \. Turner 10 Elizabeth y.
Barker 81 feet on south side Marshall
street between Smith and Henry, S2jO.H
Hcnrico. George l.. Anderson and wife
70 Maggie Anderson, acres in upper end
OF Henrico county. 500; Richmond Per
petilal Building, Loan and Trust Com
panv to simon Solomon. lot IN sub
division of lot 2e4. Duvals addition. 500;
Same 70 simon and Sallie solomon. Tot 3
I'm SQUARE pa. Duyars addition 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

The Citizens Relief Association o. the
Young Mems Business Association earn
estly request that those who nave MADE
pledges will pay them as promptly as
possible. as IL is matter or great I'M
portance that the wants Of the poor De
M least partially supplied during the try
ING winter months.
For the convenience OF the public the
association maintains an Office &c >ti
cast Main street. where all donations will
no Gladly received by Miss Apperson, who
IL In charge Of the office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
limiting Accident

MILFORD. VA. Dec. 20-Special-Mr.
lanes 9. Dejarnette Saturday evening
went hunting Messrs. Joe Sutton and
y :. Dew. who were hunting with him
shot AT a covy OF birds. They did not
see Mr.. Dejarnei e, who was short
distance from them and received the
charge from one Of their guns.
Fortunately most Of the load struck
tho stock OF his gun. Scattering shot
hurled themselves deep In his hands and
bodv inalcting painful wounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
RICHMOND LIVE STOCK MARKET
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 20-COTTON.-
Steady: miodling. j's',c.; net receipts, III
bales, gross, lO4O3 bales. exports 20
Great Britain, % bales; 10 France. G9j
bales: 10 the Continest, 100 bales; for
Wardcd. 1881 bales. sales 100 bales, stock
actual, 1Ol ,Jj7 bales.
Total tO-day-Nct receipts. C6.J97 bales
exports 10 Great Britain, 1910 bales. 10
France. 4.125 bales 90 the Continent. 3OS.
OBJ bales, stock. l,Uj2.GO1 bales.
ConsOiidatod-Net receipts. -. 2S3 bales
exports 20 Great Britain. 99.492 bales; to
France. 1925 bales; TO the Continent, 81
J4l bales.
Total since September 1st-Net receipts.
/, I6957J bales. exports % Great Britain
2.6l5.115 bales. 10 France. 4l6.JI bales
to Continent. l.36J.411 bales.
Futures opened quiet and firm. sales .
eco bales January. j.G; February, 1'i,
March. SO, April %; May, JSs. June,
J.gf: July. 5yS. August. Coz September,
GOO: October SOP. December, 5.6s.
Futures closed steady. sales, III, 200
bales: January. j.13. February. 5.t6.
March. 80, April. J.Sj; May, DO june,
j.g4. July. J.gS, August. G.o3. September.
COP. October. 600; December. 512.
Stop closed steady. middling upland 5's;
middling gulf. Ghs. sales, loo bales.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 20.-Cotton flu
lures steady: sales 1890 bales. Deem
Der. 80. January. J.33nJ.3J. February.
5.35N54O. March. 5.4i0j.45. April. 5.490
300. May. 5.54nj5J; June, 5.590JGO. July
5.65056g' August 56905.1i, September
d. 74u57S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
NEW YORK DRY-GOODs MARKET

NEW YORK. Dec. 20-Thc amount o.
business reported is tine dry goods mar
lions which were made in staple and
bleached goods. Eoth in number and ia
size the orders to-day were IN the highest
degree satisfactory FOR ttis and similar
lines. and the s,oro trading has boon de-
cidcdlv encouraging character. Tn other
limo Of etaplr cottous Tho market remains
rather oui.t. though there has bees some
sympathetic buying FOO brown shcetines
ana shrtiugs and course colored goods.
In the main. though there u.s. no increasf
ia the. declines iu These goods aud nI-
though stocks in somo quarters are quite
heavy sellers fcl th1t ther VIII have
TO reduce prices before they can force
heavy trading. In print cloths there 'r
ronfieuod dullucvs. the demand being pee
strictcd Ia odd goods at very l0W prices.
The quotation is s.iN -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
CHICAGO MARKET

CHICAGO. Dec. 2o.-The Letter crowd
took a turn at the May option i'm wheat
to-day and the market in consequence
closed at the top of an advance OF l3sc
The trade was the biggest in the pit for
several weeks. Corn was very strong and
advanced tsn%. oats closed h0h higher
Provisions were Influenced by grain and
advanced lOu2c. with a big trade
The leading futures ranged rs follows
Open. High. Low Close
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
PlNANCEAND COMMERCE
~ CLOSING oUOTATiONS OF
AONEI.
Ossvines aud Sales al the Richmond To
bacco Fxchspge-Infernsi Revenue
Collection. Advances.

NEW YORK. Dec 2O.-Aftor a few spas
,nodfc rlro. he sock market to-day fell
back into a decline and failed 10 rccupef-
ate. Tho aggregate strength 81 some OF
The sDccialtlcs at the opening served TO
fusfoiu tho market for a time. and 20 give
lra sales is the general list went hand in
hand with the manipulation and the gains
were Lost after the bis operators bad tan
I'm their profits. COalcrs were steady Tor
IA time They were helped by the cold
weather and the consequence increased
demand Tor The product. New Jersey CEN
tfal was at one time two points higher
and Reading Iid rose 10 near 81. Manip-
uation of The Pittsburg. &. &. asa 81. L.
stocks advanced the common ~ ana the
rfd 2h Consolidated Gas was also 3
points higher az Onc time None OF trcsc
gains were entirely held ana some or
tnem were practically wipcd our. mon
Pacific was another stock that enjoyed a
period Of strength in tho late dealings. but
ii also reacted The contradiction OF sat
urday morning report OF WlthuIaWal OF
gold from the Bank 81 England Tor snip
ment 20 New York had largely 10 90 with
tho termination Of the rally which set In
Saturday The conditions In the money
continued 90 dominate the situation IN
the stock market. and the stitching OF
the rates for call loans 10 900 for late
tradsg to-day checked The hopes Of the
FncCulafOrs. who thought they saw an
assurance Of continued ease in money by
imports ~ specie. No doubt is felt that
the large trade balance In our favor Is
sufficient guarantee against any real
stringcncy iu money az New York. hut So
o. not believed that "a sale for call money
Will result I'm "a movcmcst % specie owing
10 the high rate for money I'm England
There IS not much prospect o. easier mon
~ until after the first OF the year 6nd
until the time Of the halt I'm speculative
activity in securities is felt 10 be probable.
The bond market was not as active as
81 late. but prices held firm. with the eN-
ccptiOn Of some ~ the speculative bonds.
Total sales 81 10000 L. S. as both OF
1925 and of 1907 were y lower bid to-day
The total sales Of stocks were 213.4oO
shares including &. g. asd O. % 212. Man.
t. i55l5. y. j. O.. 1871. Northern Pa
cinc. 1O.2O0. do. pfd. lG.i9i Ontario and
Western 500. Reading. ~. 100. Rock Is
land 1873. ST. Paul. 1906. Bay state
Gas s4fO. Chicago O.. w, 9.oJ1. Peoples
cas- 1850. Sugar. 4l,lO5.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.-Money on
call firm 2is0f per cent; last loan. per
cent. closed 2iaN3 per cent. prime mer-
camille paper. 3iRV4i4. Sterling exchange.
easv. with actual business ia bankers.
hNL, 40 fSf1.NiSI for demand at Isl'sI
ASK for sixty days Posted rates, ISL
ASA Z SCAT Sps Commercial bills ASH.
silver certificates. -Gi4NJIA. Bar silver.
5Gt5 Mexican dollars. 4jA. Government
bonds. weak. state bonds. dull; railroad
bonds. firm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

A. 2IJft4 O.; short ribs sides loose). f.52i.
M. 50. dry sailed shoulders (boxed). 4s.ff
az short clear sides (boxed). i71Lff1oQ;
whiskey. dist.lers' finished goods. per gal
lon. 81 10. sugars cut loaf. unchanged;
butter. steady. creamery. lJH2ic.. dairy,
1201Dc: cheese. quiet. snslac.; eggs. firm.
fresh g)C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

A Chesapeake and Ohio steamer Breaks a


NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Dec. 2o-Spe-
cial-The American Line steamship Paris
arrived az the shipyard fhere to-day for
its annual Overhauling.
\ private tclerram today states that TIE
Chesapeake and Ohio steamship Appomdt-
tox was reported 500 miles west OF Fast
net with "a broken shaft and THAT the
Furness Line steamship Nirgnian is lay
ing alongside the disabled ship. u ~ be-
ueved that an attempt Is being made TO
temporarily repair the damage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 2p-Ihe price OF
ranging from l02lc.. nav.ns. dropped
from DC. Nuts are coming in freely. and
Indication are that the crop is larger
than anticinated. Tho percentage o.
black nuts is about 80 per cent. which
Eeepg the price down.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Hampton Happenings.

HAMPTON, VA, Dec. 20-Speclal-
first snow OF the season fell IN Hampton
this morning. II was succeeded By hail
and rain.
The Salvation Army, under command OF
Captain L. L. Hart. paraded the streets
Yesterday with a brass band and held
services at Aruory Hall. which were well
attended.