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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
a SAD DEATH.
Young Engineer from milwaukee,
Drowned Mt Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, May 5l.-(special)-
Walter c.. Smith, a young electrical
engineer. of Milwaukee. Wis, who ar
rived here yesterday morning to super
wise the extension OF the Port Norfolk
electric railway. met with tragic death
the same afternoon. During the day he
and four frisnds were out boating TO-
gether. In the afternoon. about
o'clock. they were bathing on the Craney
Island fats. near the channel, and sud-
denly MIR. Smith disappeared and was
not seen afterwards. \ noise was heard
about the time he disappeared, and 1t
Is supposed that he slipped off the bar
into The channel of the river and was
drowned. 1t was flood tide at the time.
His friends were greatly distressed over
the sad affair and they were engaged
to-day in dragging for the body. The
Young mans friends i'm Milwaukee were
notified and n liberal reward has been
offered for the recovery Of the body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
News of City-I!nlI Courts.

Judgment was rendered in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday in the SUIT OIL
George NJ Cease VS.. +. l.. IWlnhs anu
Joseph Rye tor $l.V'.
sail for divorce was Instituted by T.. l..
Wharton vs.. Roberta l.. Wharton No OIL
was fled. ...,e,.
In the Circuit Court yesterday a
i16oroert was rendered for the plaintiffs
in the motion Of Fourqurean a. Ruiin VS..
j. r. Jamison for 5000
The case of T. A.. Lacy vs.. a. w. May
nard was removed 10 this court from
tbe law and Equity Court and docketcd.
Marriaee-licenses were issued by Clerk
Christian. Of the Hastings Court. .yester-
day to the following persons: VINE i.
Hurt and Miss Annie G. Roberts; James
II Anplewhite and Miss Lillian F. car
rinafon: John r.. Oliver and Miss Annie
II Johnson; John Blackburn and Miss
Annie G. sullivan. $780,,
during the afternoon. owing 10 the fact
mat II was Memorial-Day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
GAS COMPANY.
Chartered at Newport News-Rich-
mond CAPITALISTS Interested.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May 5l.-tspe-
cial)-Judge T. j. Barham, OF the Cor
poration Court late this afternoon grant
"a q charter TO the Newport News Gas
Coronanv The company is composed
Of local and Richmond capitalists ana
the charter stipulates that tne capl'al
-, sba1 not be less than $4,000 nor
more than $1,000. II is proposed to put
in S75,cl0 plant. 49,. ..,
Al 4 o'clock this afternoon the grand
i,rv returned a true bill Of indictment
ogcinst a white man named Charles ii.
Humphrey. who is charged with victim
izing Saloon-Keeper q. T. Uzzeil Out OF
$3.50. and half an hour later ,eiesrain
rec'ived from New London, Conn, stated
mot Humphrey was under arrest there.
The CITY Sergeant will make applica-
ton TO Governor OFerrall for requisi-
ton papers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
PERsONALs AND BRIEFs.

PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Rev. W. r. Haight has returned
to the city from Lunenburg, where he
has been assisting in revival services.
lie occupied his pulpit at Clo2ton-Street
church Sunday.
The Committee on Elections will meet
tonight al o'clock TO pass upon bills
contracted on account OF the recent cleo
tons.
The condition Of Mr. Augustine Royal,
who is detained at home. IS somewhat
improved.
MIR. w. u. Bradley returned from Phil
adclphia Saturday night. where he had
been with his baseball club.
Mr. George ". Meredith who has been
visiting IN this city for several days, left
Sunday for his home. at Monroe. y. c.
Rev. MI. Lear left yesterday morning
Tor King William county.
Mr. John n. German. OF Porter street.
is now In London. He will visit Paris
and other cities Of Europe before his
return.
Bunny Blanton came down from Black
stone Sunday TO visit his parents.
WITH THE CHURCHES.
\ pleasant and profitable time was
spent by those who attended Wcst-End
sunday school Sunday. 1t was decided
10 have Childrcn's-Day observed on the
third Sunday Of June. and committees
were appointed on Music. Rotations
ana Flowers. Rev. Mr.. Williams had
been sicl; all last week and though able
TO be present at all the services Sunday
did not feel well enough TO preach Mr..
l.. W. Guyer, Of Richmond. preached in
the morning. and Mr.. r. =. Petugrew
ut night
Sunday was Children's-Day at the
Central Methodist church. only mem-
bers of the Sunday school took part in
The exercises. which were OF very in
teresting character. The church was
crowded and many were unable to secure
seats.
4lr. y. l.. Adamson the auctioneer, sold
the property known as "Emwood."
I'm Chesterfield county. last Saturday to
Mr. Douglas Wherry The tract con-
tains 5J6 acres. and the property brought
$40. which is considered good price
There have been number Of northern
people in Chesterfield the past few weeks
who are looking for homes in this sec
ton.
Dr. Alexander Robertson, who has re-
Gently been under treatment Of Rich
mOnd physicians at the home OF his
brother. Mr.. Stanley Robertson, Is quite
l now at his home i'm Amelia county.
Ir Broadly Robertson. of savannah
Ca. who came on TO see his sick
brother. left the city Sunday night for
his home. Dr. Ro5ertson's son, Mr..
Upton Robertson. also Of Savannah, Is
AT his bedside.
The closing exercises Of the Colorcd
High School were he'd last night at the
First African Baptist church.
Tho street Committee held aaspecial
meeting on Hull street yesterday after
noon and decided upon some Sight modi-
fcations to be made in the grade Of the
street I'm the work Of repaving that
thoroughfare.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
THE JoHNsTOWS FLOOD.
Eighth Annlversnry-Exerr IN
Memory of the Lost.

JOHNsTOWN. PA, May 1-The
eighth anniversary Of the Johnstown Hood
was appropriately observed In this
CITY to-day. when thousands of people.
many of them having lost relatives ana
near friends in the most appalling disas-
Ter of recent times visited the beautitul
cemetery of Grand View, at the top OF
the hill. this morning and afternoon.
The unknown" plot, that contains the
unidentified bodies Of over eight hundred
yictims of the disaster. was literally
covered with flowers, contributed mostly
bv nersons who lost dear ones in the
flood and whose bodies were never re-
covered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
4 Luray Commencement.

IJ-RAY. VA. May 3l.-(Special)-Th
commencement season was ushered in
here last night with the annual sermon
preached before the students OF l,uray
College IN the Main-Street Baptist. church
by Rev d. p. r. Crickenberger, pastor
OF ST. Marks Lutheran church, In this
place. A large congregation was present,
who listened with attention 10 an inte-
resting and eloquent discourse preached
upon the text, who knoweth whether
n time as this?'-Esther w., II.
Tonight the exercises were participated
In by pupils attending the preparatory de-
partment of the college, and consisted OF
vocal and instrumental music. Rotations,
etc. The programme VIII be continued C,
the commencement address Will be de-
livered on Wednesday evening by Profess
sor T.. Il. Pollard. Of Columbian Uni
yersity. Washington, ID. {.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
VICTORIAN hamilton ACQUITTED
Doings OF Henric0 County MnSis-
trutes--Tant HOG Case.

Notorman Charles II. Hamilton, who
Gas in charge of the Traction Company
car which ran over and seriously injured
Miss Mary Hildebrand near lakewood on
April 10TH was before Magistrate Lewis
at the county courthouse yesterday
and the criminal charge against him was
dismissed.
Squire Lewis sent George Williams. the
negro. who stole a drove Of hogs, TO jail
for six months.
Squire Lewis also heard the case of Ed
ward Hamilton (cOlored). who was charged
with entering the house of A. h. Becker
in the daytime. and stealing $40 worth OF
clothes. and sent Hamilton on TO the
grand jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
MiD-DOG SCARE.
. Regular Panic on the Eastern
shore.

oNANCOCK. VA, May n.-tspeciaL)-
This town has just experienced the
t,roos Of q regular mad-dog panic Late
Saturday afternoon strange dog passed
down Main street and bit several other
docs in front of the hotel. The cry of
ooead-dog, was raised and soon q
crovd of men, armed with sticks, brick
bats. pistols and shotguns, went In no not
,,''rs,it of the retreating animal. The
-. Us overtaken near the steamboat
,,.,ors where he was struck viva
'.iaLs and shot several times. He turned
aro,'od M the wharf and made his way
hack uptown. spreading CONSERVATION as
no went The streets were hlled
with people who had come in from the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

country, and for a time the widest ex-
element prevailed. The dog was fnany
killed near the post-ofllce. While there
IS some difference of opinion as to
whether the dog was really rabid, all
who saw him agree thGt his actions were
suspicious. The two dogs that were BIT
ten nave been confined to await develop
ments. one OF them is "Old SNOW the
handsome white English setter belong
ing to Colonel Ben. Parker, proprietor
OF the Central Hotel. and known TO all
who travel through this part OF the
state
on the same day 1Ir. Frank a. West.
Of Onancock. observed his dog acting
very strangely and had him killed.
Ceorge eTIgnall. n farmer residing near
here. and Edward Fox. proprietor OF the
Onley House. at Onley Station, have both
had their dogs killed during the
past few days owing to the develop
ment Of unmistakable symptoms or
rabies.
While mad-dogs have been plentiful IN
certain other sections Of the Eastern
Shore. these were the first to appear IN
this immediate locality.
The ordinance recently passed by the
Town Council OF Onancock. requiring all
dogs here to be muzzled or coniined'
goes into operation tomorrow; but since
the exciting events Of Saturday persons
have anticipated the law. and no dogs
have been seen on the streets since
In some sections Of the Eastern Shore
persons do not venture out without be-
ing armed and dogs found alone along
the highways have been killed without
ceremony. Many persons. out OF album
dant caution. have killed their own valua-
bic dogs. without observing in them any
indications Of hydrophobia.
A travelling salesman. who spent the
greater part of last week in Northamp-
ton says that he saw but two dogs in
that county. If any more cases are de-
veloped i'm and around Onancock. the
war OF determination will begin here
also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, va, My OF 4o7''
No auction sales to-day, ana priVa'e
30 tobacco-stamp sales, the day being
observed generally as holiday. ,,ou.
private sales for the month or May Nay,
warmers. 222: filters SOB; smokers, q;
cutters S: dark leaf, $50; scrap. liz; BUR
lev i2j: Tugs. 81; western. Is. Total,
O2e hogsheads. against 2.92o hogshe,ado1sS
in April and l.SlS hogsheads in May: 800
Revenue collections for month: Sisass
and cigarettes. S65.O24.9l; TOBACCO S'''-
5S625. Total. Sll5.6ll.l6. -.
Fright tobaccos have been very quiet
throughout the month, but prices remain
mo same. Sun-cureH tobacco has been
very active and prices very strong par
ticularly for the better grades, Whie
low grades as a rule, were easy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
,,cvxcunn's SorfOIk Trip.

r-nited states Acknowledgement Mcken-
ma. 'I aboard the lighthouse tender Maple,
paid a visit to this city and the navy,
Yard to-day, leaving later for Newport
News. .os ,o have
His visit is generally supposed 10 n a,s'
crimination in the distribution of work
here. but was as much a tour 70 escape
from official cares as anything else.
Captain Schley. of the LlShl-hopse
Rnard. Accompanies Mt. McNehna.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Death of Mrs. John G.. SPOTS.

ALTON. VA. May 31.-(Speciai)- Mrs.
Bette 81 SPOTS, widow OF John G.
SPOTS. of Richmond. died at her summer
residence. "The Royal Orchard at 1
o'clock this morning of heart-failure. she
was taken III Sunday, but rallied slightly
during the day. Her chldren-Mr. Camp
bell SPOTS. Of New Orleans; Mr.. Austin
SPOTS of Richmond. and MIR. John q.
SPOTS of "AvOn" and daughters-Misses
Constance and Bessie-were with her.
The remains will be taken to Richmond
on the II O'Clock train tomorrow; inter-
ment at Hollywood.
Mrs SPOTS was Miss Paul, of this
county. and was the sister of the late
Captain Paul, of Greenfield, and OF Mrs
Il. VI. Waites of Kleinberg Nelson coun-
~. She leaves a large circle OF friends
and relatives to mourn her sudden de-
mise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
EmpOrin Notes.

FMPORIA VA. May a.-(Special)-
Mr.. Syler machinist for the Belfed
Manufacturing Company was quite Sc
verely hurt a day or so since. 1t Is
thought that his right arm Will have TO
be amputated.
c. Jacobson. who has been doing a
general merchandise business here for the
past year or more. made an assignment
late Saturday evening The deed was adj
mitted 10 record at O'Clock =. NJ La
biiities about g. geo: assets. stock of goods.
G. ID. Parker Is named as trustee.
Rev. Mr. Barrett of the Christian
Church. from Nansemond county, preach
ed here yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Commencement at Chapel Hill.

CHAPEL. HILL, n. c.. May I-CSpe-
ciaI 6-Commencement week at the state
University opens very auspiciously WIN
yorsaTv reunion of the literary societies
was held this evening. .,o
Darius Eatman, of oxford, WINS the
highest honors IN the graduating class Oh
fortv-fve. the largest since 1851. The trus-
nIeased M the successful term, with the
largest attendance of students in thirty
six years. and with the many improve
monts made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Sudden Death of "a Methodist Win
lister.

CULPEPER. VA, May a,-(specialso-
Rev. II. =. Mitchell. pastor Of tne Me tliy,
dist church at this place. dled s uuuelhy
A. He had " lust returned from Gordonsyiile;
where he had been 70 preach spe,i Ia
sermon. Rev. Mitchell was one OF Inc tnc
most eloquent divines IN NlrEihias; r,onds
residence is now thronged Win liAe'u'
and members of his church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Death In Hanover.

ASHLAND, May Sl-special) Mr.. -, -:
G Cosby. a resident OF the county ao'
fifteen years, died yesterday at ~ ms saverai
vears. His trouble was cancer OF the
arm. He was in his 10th year. anu ,,is
Gentleman who had many friends IN 1 ne
locality. He leaves four chlluI - o,cloc5
rcmains were inferred to-day at ii oGiocA
ON r''t tbe Mace occupied by Mr.. Ed. DUKE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
PISTOL N WEST VIRGINIA.
4 Fatal Shooting ARRAY i'm Mound
County.

UNION. w. VA. May d.-(Special)-
Yesterday afternoon William Conner and
Buck Amos. both young men OF Mound
county got into a difficulty at an Illicit
whiskey shop near the Virginia State
line. and Conner shot Amos three times
through the lungs and bowels. Amos
will die Officers are in pursuit Of Conner
but he thus far has evaded arrest. He is
an ugly character and has been In jail
here several times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Death from "a singular Cause.

MILLBORO', VA. May 3l.-(Special ,
Mrs. w. NJ. Ross, a very estimabie lady,
died at her home. near here, last night
about 10 o'clock. Some days ago she was
kicked by COW. and, being very old, she
never recovered from the shock. Her IN
torment took place this evening at Wood
land Cemetery at 3 o'clock. Rev. MIR.
Swan preached the funeral services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
.y.Jrc Turks Continues to Improve.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. May a.,,spe-
cial1-.Judec Burkss condition to-day -
very much more favorable. az oil ms
symptoms having improved. HIS physi-
clan now thinks that he may steadily az
vance to recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Do the J,mcs To-Nirht.

The first moonlight excursion of the
season will be given on the Pocahontas
fosnight by Post \. Travellers Protective
Association. The boat will leave her
travelling-men expect to carry large
crowd with them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Staun.on POst-OfIice.

STAUNTON, VA, May 31.-(Special. ,
Major $. NJ. Yost took charge of the
post-ofiice tonight. succeeding Mr.. w I.
McCue Democrat, who has made a most
Efficient officer. II is said that John y.
Moon is slated for the assistant postmas-
terghp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
1.im pnnI,cr's EccifaI.

An interesting recital will be given at
tho Young Menls Christian Association
I'm on Thursday night under the direc-
ION of Miss Bette Booker who will be
aseisted on that occasion by Professor
t4arn and others. The programme is very
interesting, and Will be well worth hear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
CITY Or MANCHESTER BOND Gail

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO TIE
holders. that the city Of Manchester. Va,
calls For payment the following amounts
az bonds issued by said city. all beng
i0-9i wear per cent. 500 bonds-viz.:
5000 coupon bonds. issued July ]. 1888:
callable July 1. 1888.
s.. 600 coupon bonds, issued July ], issa:
callable July /. 1885.
$500 coupon bonds. issued January ].
1ssT: callable January ]. 1891. -
n60o. coupon bonds. issued July ], 1887.
callable July |. 1897:
$40 900 registered bonds, series July I.
1857: callable July J. 1881.
The holders OF said bonds are required
10 present the same for payment at the
Treasurer's office. in this city, on JULY
/. 1897. at which time all interest thereon
will cease. j. W. BRONAuGH. Jr.,
Treasurer City OF Manchester. Va
my els 23&30&Jeleodt2si 49,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Firm at PC sales. $3.50 casks; re-

tine-Firm at &c. ;,sales. $3.50 casks; re-
ceipts. l.2Ii casks.
Rosin-Frm; sales 1874 barrels; receipts
1882 barrels; "A, ID, c. and ID. SLIP 10; ~
Sl.40; +. SlD; G., sl.45; III, sl.60: I, N.s5;
X. s1.75; NJ. SIS; n. 1.s5; window-gl glass,
S2.05: water4white, $3.50. 4.f
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
NORFOLK, wa, May 3l.-Farmers'
market quiet and steady, with a ten
dcncy. probably, upward; fancy. 9 $500
2 3-tc.: strictly prime, l-4d2 2-Sc; prime
2a2 l-sc.; Spanish. Sic; low grades, / i-2GD
1 Bic; hanG-picked, fancy. l-44s f-2c.:
extras. 1-2d2 3-tc.; third grade &c. No.
! spanish. .shelled. 3-4c.: No. Virginia,
2 l-212 3-tc; No. 2 Virginia. &c.
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
PETERSBURG. VA. May a.-yrginias
steady: prime, 2c.; extra prime 21-4c:
fancy l-2c.; spanish firm at " lie.
PETERSBURG COTTON MARKET.
PETERSBURG, VA, May 3l.-Cotton
steady at lie. for good lots.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

beating and attempting to cut her with
n razor. She kicked the razor out OF his
hand and brought II, and paling when
he broke over her head. down 10 the sta
tion-housc. and turned them over TO the
nolice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO. May Sl.-There was a pei.
ter general demand for cattle, ana prices
ruled stronger. with desirable cattle SEN IA
ing i'm numerous instances lVc. per ~
mounds higher Sales were on basis vi
&. SjGsi.25 for the common lois OF n ia ,.
dressed beef steers, up TO $oqso.s0 ior
choice 10 extra cattle. the bulk selling ac
q 3r0s4S5. as there was the usual scarcity
of choice matured beeves. Stockers ana
feeders sold fairly at tirmer prices, ana
butchers' and Gamers stun was active
ana firm. Calves were steady, ana SO
were Texan cattle. - ,,,s
DESPITE the liberal supply or hogs'
prices were 1-2c. per 100 poufds hiGli si !;
tbere being an active demand on local
and shipping account. Sales were large
Iv nj S.5Ods3.6o. the extreme range oe,
i1e S3.gT 1-20$3.62 -. with prime assorted
iigbt selling at a small premium.
There was an active demand for sneep'
and nrices ruled firm at s2.50ns5 for sheep.
viii sales largely at S3.50n$Le0 lambs
sold al s325as5 for poor TO cholce a ,nn.
o,aolied C,oIoradoes sold actively at so'pl
$50 Spring lambs brought Sass per lV'
pounds. - 900 hood. booe 20
coo head; sheep, 1900 head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
sIARIyE INTELL.oEyCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY 81, 1897.
ARRIVED,


Steamship Old Dominion. Brakeman.
New York. merchandise and passengers:
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Steamer Winyah, Simmons. Philades
phia. merchandise and passengers J. w.
McCarrlck. agent.
Schooner Warner Moore Crockett,
Charleston, Dhosphate-rock; Virginia.
Carolina Chemical Company.
SAILED.
Steamship Old Dominion. Brakeman.
New York, merchandise and passengers:
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves, Norfolk.
merchandise ana passengers; Virginia
Navigation Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, MAY 81,
(By teleSraph)
ARRIVED
Steamer Curtyly, Norfolk.
Steamer orion, Boston.
Steamer Marietta, Rail-. Fernandna
Schooner (. 4. Briggs, New Bedford.
Schooner Henry j. Smith. New York.
Barge Majestic New Lor1on.
SAILED.
Schooner c. II. Vernon, Boston.
PORT OF WEST POINT. MAY 81, 1897.
(By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore, Murphy, Balti.
more; passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore, Murphy, Baiti-
more; passengers and general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
1IvrRpOOL COTTON MARKET

LIVERPOOL COTTON MAkhhi.
LIVERPOOL. May Sl,-i I. M'-Io,,
ton+Snot In moderate demand; prices
favor buyers; American middllng' lou;
H. s,ies of the day were 5000 bales, OF
Witch 30 were for speculation ana eNpoit,
includlng 400 bales American Ieev'P's'
/ 100 bales-all American.
I'utures opened steady. with poor ue-
mand and closed quiet but steady ~ tne
advance: American middling. low-mid-
dlina clause. June, i3-6+uid., sellers
n,nee aud .July. 2-6id., sellers, July ana
.meust sSII Ltd buyers; August ana
Se~temher 3 60-Gid.. buyers: September
90 0ctober. 3 5S-6id.. buyers; october
Ia November. 8 Sid. buyers; Novem-
nv and December, 46-6id.. sellers; De-
nSrrher and January. 3 4i-6iu3 45-5id., sell
ers. January and February h-oig
2 R-s4d.. sellers; February and March,
3 std. sellers.
NAyALISTORE MARKETS.
WILMINGTON n. c., May 3.-spirits
OF Turpentine-tirm at u Bic; receipts
Rosin-Firm at sl.2oan.25; receipts. 40
barrels .oo roo
Crude Turpentine-Firm at $3.50, A.so'
and 81 90; receipts. 20 barrels.
Tar-Firm at 81; receipts. y barrels.
CHARL ESTON. s. C.. May 3l.-Iurpeh-
tfne-Firm al 81 l-2c.; sales. none.
Rosin-Firm: sales. none; y and G. ST.
II and Il. $3.50; Il and @, N.35. h, sl.Jv' L.
q 81. X and NJ. 49, y, $40; WINDOW
glass. N.S; water-white, 81.
SAVANNAH. GA. Nay I.-Turpen'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-27
TO MODIFY CIVIL SERVICE.

President Mckinley Said to BE Preparing
an Order For That Purpose.
New YORK, Dec. 27.-The Journals
Washington special says:
President McKinley's order revising
civil service rules is nearly ready for
PRONUNCIATION. It will take from under
the civil service 5000 offices of the 49,.
600 included in President Cleveland's 3
blanket order, including 900 deputy
collectors of internal revenue, $50 dep
uty collectors of customs, 56 special in.
spectors of customs and Sc special treas
ury agents.
Nearly all the positions are in the
classified service outside of Washing
ton, and come in direct contact with
the people. 1t is for this class of places
that the most of the pressure for repeal
or modification is made, and the presi.
dent has expressed the belief that if it
is modified to this extent he can sat-
isfy the demand for it's abrogation,
strengthen Western and Southern Re-
publicans and save the civil service law
in its original intent, which was to
confine il, TO the executive departments
at Washington.