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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
The Mason Murder Case.

ABINGDON, VA. January 3l.-(Spe-
cial )-Interest in the Mason case con
tinues very great. The defence closed
to-day. DR.. r. 4. Brady, late physician
at the Western Lunatic Asylum. was on
the stand the greater par. of the day
His testimony Is regarded as very valua-
BILE by the defence. Some rebutting evil
dence will be introduced tomorrow by
the prosecution. 1t is thought the argu-
ment will be begun tomorrow evening.
and Will continue through Wednesday.
The case will reach the jury some time
Thursday. The prisoner is holding up
fairly well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
SUPREME COURT ADJOURNs.
Rule Ordered I'm North CarOlinn
Railroad Commission Case.

WASHINGTON. d. c., January ST.
The United States Supreme Court adj
journed until the 2lst of February with
out deciding any Of the important cases
before it.
In the case of Wilson VS.. the state OF
North Carolina, rule was ordered TO
issue against the defendants in error TO
show cause why they should not be at
tached for contempt in violating the su"
persedeas, and it was made returnaole
February 2lst. when the case VIII be
argued. The case involves the right OF
the Governor of North Carolina to remove
the railroad commissioners of the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
Denth-BIOw to Love.
(New York Weekly.)

Father: So you think our daughter has
fallen in love with that young man?
Mother: She is perfectly infatuated with
him.
Father: What do you propose to do?
Mother: That feeling of undying love
which she has must be turned to aversion,
or she may elope with him in spite of us.
We must do it at once.
Father: But how?
Mother: We must try to give her the
impression that none of the other girls
want him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
PROPOSALS.
Superintendent OF the City Gas-W 0rks.
Richmond. Va. IanuarY %. ls.N

OlllIN "a
superintendent OF the City Gas-W 0rks.
Richmond. Va. January 20. ls.S.
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISH
ING THE CITY OF RICHMOND WITH
800 ARC ELECTRIC LIGHTS, OF
not less than l20-candle power.
with the privilege OF increasing
the number TO coo, for lighting
the streets OF Richmond for a term of
three years from the 18th day Of April
1898, with the privilege Of extending the
said contract for two years. n so desired
by the city will be received until TUES
DAY. February ]. 1895. at II O'Clock noon,
in Room No. ., City Han.
No bids will be entertained unless ace
companied with a certified check for
$1,000, payable 10 the Treasurer OF me
city Of Richmond.
The City Council reserves the right 10
reject any or all bids.
Bids must be marked Proposals f0-
Electric Lighting" and addressed 20 tho
undersigned.
WILLIAM p. KNOWLES.
superintendent Gas-Works.
in 22-eOdtd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
Where Honesty Paid.
(Puck.,

Druggist: See herel Why didn't you
tell that customer that we had something
Just as good?
New Clerk: Because he was after some
postage stamps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
Pastor Accepts a Call.

NORFOLK, VA, January 3l.--(Special)
Rev. George p. Rntledge. formerly pastor
of the Disciples church. In this city, and
more recently doing evangelistic work
throughout the State for that denomina-
ton, has accepted a call to the Third
Christian church, Philadelphia, and will
take charge OF his new field next Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
The Alternative.


''00
'Im sorry, madame, but it's against the
rules of the house. can't exchange that
goods again"
"But my husband doesn't like itv'
"Why not exchange your husband?'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
city AudItor's oaiee.

City Auditors Once,
Richmond. Va. January p. 1885.
OWNERS OF DOGS, BITCHES AND
GOATS, residing within the city. are
hereby notified that licenses for the same
will be issued from the Treasurer Office
on and after the FIRST DAY or FEB
RUARY. 1885, 10 expire the first CT Feb
ruary, 1889 EDWARD J. WARREN,
Ia 3-tlre 10 Auditor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
Where to Find Him.
Brooklyn Life.)

Browne: Did you ever see a man who
really wanted the earth?
Towne: Oh yes.
Browne: Who was he?
Towne: A first-trip passenger on an
ocean liner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

The present House Of Representatives
can Jump on the Teller resolution and
stamp IL 10 death, OF COME. 1t has the
right to do so. by virtue of the rule of
the majority. But the people have the
right 10 choose successor TO the pres
ent House that will be OF different mind,
and they viii probably do this very
thing next fall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
EchoIs and Congress.

(WaynesbOro' Sentinel)
Ask the Hon. Edward Echols TO accept
the nomination in the Tenth District. and
next November the Democratic banner
will wave triumphant over the district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

BIG STONE GAP, VA. January 81
Especial 1.-TWO new cases of smallpox
are reported from Dorchester to-day.
There are no deaths. and no new develop
ments at any other points. The disease
is confined to that end OF the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
Prose vs.. Poetry.
Chicago Daily News.l

Chicago Daily News)
Romantic Maid: And would you be will
ing to die for me?
Practical Man: No; but will gladly try
to make living for you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

"a coIored preacher has announced that
Baltimore will soon be destroyed by an
earthquake" Natural result Of the total
depravity of going Republican, we take
IL for granted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
Teaching Johnnie Manners.

(Scribner's.)
Johnnie, will you have some soup?"
"No.'
mo what?"
mo soup."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

Resolutions Of respect to deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tons, associations. or other organiza-
tons will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

MOTORAIANS SPECIAL OILED COAT.
guaranteed waterproof Call and examine
1t. All other kinds of OILED CLOTHING
and RUBBER BOOTS. wholesale and re-
tail. l.. LICHTENSTEIN'S SONS.
Cor. Seventeenth and Franklin streets.
de 21-Tu Th&Su3m Richmond Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
of ours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
REFLECTION OF INTEREST.

Metropolitan Bank. OF Richmond. va.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
THE METROPOLITAN BANK, Of
RICHMOND, VA hereby gives notice
that after the isf DAY or FEBRUARY.
1928. THE RATE OF INTEREST will 70
REDUCED no THREE PER CENT. PIX
ANNUM on all deposits With them nov
bearing interest above this rate.
IL, a WILLIAMS.
ia G-tFes As-<. Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

AK Us about the c. and o. improve
ments. and wesl tell you we expect them
10 matefialIze sooner or later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 5ls EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

A ton OF pure gold is worth seO2,799.H,
It is stated, and it is predicted that about
seventy tons will be brought from the
Klondike this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALE INCH OR LESS.

vance C5 words or less)........'... 20
Above ratessare for every day or ao-
vertisements running consecutively.
Reading notices in reading-matter type
five lines or less. 81: in nonpariel. leaded'
i've lines or less. 20 cents
Card Of rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
CITY LICENSES.
City Auditors Oflce.
Richmond. Va. January p, iN6.
rIfu,NrSIfG

Owners OF Wagons, Hacks, Bugyies.
Omnibuses, and other vehicles. for which
an annual license tax is required, are
notified that licenses for the same VII
DO issued from the TreaSurer's Office Oh
and after the FIRST DAY OF FEBRD-
AIRY. 1898 10 expire tho first day OF Feb
ruary. 1880. EDWARD j. WARREN.
in 2S-tFe 10 Auditor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01

The new woman in the West has taken
70 train robbing, but there is nothing new
in a woman's holding up a train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
A COMPLAINT.

DWALE, DICKINSON COUNTY. VA,
January ciaL)-Everybody is
scared over the report of smallpox at
Coeburn. That place is quarantined, ana
ii is difficult TO get any definite news as
10 the actual condition there guard
has been organized at ClintwoOd County
seat. and all accessible points are being
guarded. No one is allowed TO enter or
leave the place. and while this is being
done at the expense of the entire coun-
ty. the country is left with no protection
whatever Several wagons from Clint
wood. en- route for the railroad for goods.
were turned back few days ago, and II
this state of affairs should continue long.
the supplies in the stores will become
exhauetpd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
SMALLPOX in Dickinson.

STRATTON, VA. January a.-tSpe-
cial)-Dickenson county is now in state
of excitement never surpassed in its his
tory. Smallpox is prevalent in the south
eastern part of the county. and this place
and Clintwood have recently been quar-
antined. Most every crossing in the coun-
ty is now guarded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
OILED CLOTHING, sc.

mo 2s- su. tn & F.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
NARROWLY AVERTED.
The Ohio RiverIR. r. Depot
Fired by Incendiaries.
SUCH is THE BELIEF.
And the Facts Make Such Be-
lief a Consistent: One.

The facts favor the opinion that
an attempt was made TO fire the
depot shortly after eight o'clock
last evening. and had it not been
for the opportune presence of Dan
Longley, an employ of the restan-
rant, the chances are that the build
ing would have undergone a second
baptism of fire.
There Is certainly a mystery In
the origin of the fire, and 70 sa'is-
factory explanation is as yet forth,
coming. The blaze started in the
addition In the rear used as kitch'
en-. When discovered, it had
burned hole over a foot in diane
ter in the floor under the range.
The fire in this stove had been
extingulshed for over two hours,
and the floor underneath is pro.
tected from possible danger in this
direction by double covering OF
abestos ard sheet iron. The fire
was underneath this fire proof, and
therefore makes reasonably correct
the supposition that the blazs was
started IN the Basement. This lat
ter has small window which is
kept open, and makes convenient
aperture for the, working Of incen.s
diari>m.
Mr.. Lopgley was employed last
evening in doing some Necessary
repair work about the restaurant
and had his attention distracted
from his work by the smell of
smoke. He was the only person in
this portion OF the building and
hastened to the door leading into
the kitchen, opened it and was
nearly suffocated with smoke which
enveloped him. He notified Mr..
Galbralth, the night operator, and
the two succeeded in quenching the
flames without further assistance.
This business has an ugly aspect
and we only hope it may develop
that tie fire was due to natural
causes. This premise, however, is
not tenable up 10 date, and the
matter should be slited to the last
extremity.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
Refuses lO Tell.

Orrin D. Law, the Guernsey
county murderer, proposes to cause
all the trouble he can by refusing to
tell which one OF his victims he
murdered first. Squire Boyd was
worth some $4,000 and had willed
the greater portion to Mrs. Wyrick.
Ia case she was killed first the
property would revert equally to
all the heirs and Laws children
would come in for their share as
she died without issue. LAW Per
sistently refused to reveal anything
concerning the murder. lhough il
strenuous efforts have been made
TO induce him to make known the
details.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
Another Fake Goes Up.

The Minneapolis Building and
Loan Association is winding up its
affairs and its stockholders are re-
ceiving twenty-five cents on the
dollar. This was one Of the big
gest swiud!es which ever received
the protection OF our laws. and
necessarily our courts. 1t collected
for its loan Is per cent. per annum
in spite OF usury laws and bank
rupted any number Of our people.
1t has finally rounded up by beat
ing its stockholders out of their in
vestments, at least those innocent
tenderfoot stockholders who lived
outside the town of Minneapolis.
We have no doubt the original pro-
motors made a good thing out of It.
Democrat.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
Died.

Waldo Tuttle died at his home
near Pursley, December 1st, of ty-
phoid fever, aged IS years, 10
months and 20 days. His illness
was of short duration, being sick
only eight days till Jesus called him
home TO dwell with him. Waldo
was good boy and was loved by
all who knew him. He will be
gssatiy missed at home. land -byshis
schoolmates. The light OF their
home has been put out and cur
tain Of darkness drawn around the
hreside, and the vacant chair can
ne'er be filled. He leaves a father,
mother and five sisters to mourn
their loss. They hope to meet him
by and by. ,IIay He who tempers
the wind of the shorn lamb" COM
fort and sustain the bereaved family
in their sore affliction.
They loved him and we loved him
too,
But angels loved him more,
And they have sweetly called him
To yonder shining shore.
The golden gates were opened,
A gentle voice said COME"
And with farewells unspoken
He calmly entered home.
A SCHOOLMATE.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
Smith & BOeShar
Yhe SistersviIlc Homefurnishers.
Yellow Jauudice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be
supplied with every meaus possible
for its relief. 1t is with pleasure
we publish the following: This
is to certify that ! was a terrible
sufferer fiom yellow jaundce for
over six months, and was treated
by some of the best physicians in
our city. but sll to no avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist, recommended
Electric Bitters; after taking two
bottles I was entirely cured. take
great pleasure in recommending
them them to any person suffering
from this terrible NAL ,dy. I am
gratefully yours. NJ. A. Hoparty,
Lexington, Ky" Sold by Hill &
McCoach, druggists
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14

The Meadvlle Star tells OF a
recent tragedy in that city: This is
how 1t PANIED one with the Mead,
Vile mar: He criticised her pud-
ding and he didn't like her cake
he wished she'd make biscuit like
his mother used to make" She
did not wash the dishes and she did
not make tie stew; and she did not
mend the stockings ''as his mother
used to do" Oh. well, she wash
perfecr, hut she'd try to do her
best, until al length her time lad
come To have little rest; so when
one day he growled and whined the
Whole day through and through,
she turned him up and famed mis-
pants, "as mother used TO do"
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
FIVE NEW WELLS
Will be Drilled in the Jarvis
vile Field.
H A ARRI ISON UNTY
Is Rapidly Developing Into an
Oil Region.

Harrison county is rapidly devel-
opiDg into a center for oil indus
tries. This is evidenced by renewed
activity in the Jarvisville field
where five new wells were located
Wednesday. No. 3 on the Starkey
place, Nos. and 3 on the Martha
Bennett place. Work on these will
begin as soon as the derricks are
erected and the other prelimiuaries
Well No. on the Fultz
farm came in Wednesday a good
producer, and its splendid promises
is the cause OF the renewed activity
in oil circles around Jarvisvile e.
News.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
A Work of Art.

Prof. Warren Wood, principal oi
the business department ofthe Ohio
Valley college. has on exhibition in
the window Of the Ravenswood
Furniture company, one of the most
admiral pieces Of art work ever
seen in Ravenswood. 1t is all pen
work executed by Mr.. Wood upon
his graduation from the Zanier
Business college. 1t is nearly three
feet long and more than half as
wide and represents three lions on
the bleak coast with .he sun just
rising from the sea. II is inscribed,
The ZInerian Art college has been
proclaimed king on account OF its
superiority" In the lower left
hand corner is a portrait Of Prof.
Wood. II is a wonderfully accn-
rate work and would take first rank
in any collection of similar prodrc.
tions. .-Ravenswood News.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
Laid 10 Rest.

The remains of Thos. Mcmahon,
who died suddenly of heart disease
in the bowling alley yesterday
morning, were inferred in Oak
wood cemetery at three o'clock this
afternoon. There were no obse
quies.
The brothers OF the deceased,
John and Frank, contractors for the
South Penn at Stringtown, were
present at the burial.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
DEATH OF GEN. GARCIA.
The Distins uish+d Caban Expired In
Washington Yesterday.

Washington, Dec. II.-Gen.
Calixto Garcia, the distinguished
Cuban warrior and leader, and the
head of the commission elected by
the Cuban Assembly TO visit this
country. died here this morning
shortly after 10 o'clock, at the Ho.
tel Raleigh, where the commission
has its headquarters. The sudden
change from the warm climate of
Cuba with the hardships he had
there endured, to the wintry wealth
er of New York and Washington,
Is responsible for the pneumonia,
which resulted in his demise. He
contracted slight cold In New
York, which did not assume an
alarming stage until the ea!ly part
OF last week.
On Tuesday night Gen. Garcia
in company with the otner mem
bers o! the commission, attended a
dinner given in his honor By Gen
Miles, aud it was the result OF the
exposure that night which culmi.
mated in his death. During the
twelve hours or more prece ding
dissolution .tGen. Garcia was uu-
conscious most ofthe time. At in
tervals he recognized one or more
of those about him. In bis dying
moments. as all through his bnsy
and active lite, his thoughts were
for his beloved country and its
people, and among his last words
were irrational mutterings in which
he gave orders to his son, who is on
his staff. for the battle which was
supposed to occur tomorrow, and
in which he understood there were
only four hundred Spaniards to
combat.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
IN PUGILISTIC CIRCARS.
sharkPy aud Kid mccoy TO Box Janu-
ary 10. in New York.


Articles of agreement for a
twenty-round boxing contest be-
tween Tom Sbarkey and Kid Nc
Coy, to take place at the Lenox
Athletic club, New York, on Janu-
ary 10, have been signed by both
principals. The men are to box
tor purse of $4,000 and fifty per
cent on all receipts exceeding S4o,-
900. Tim Hurst was mutually
chosen as referee.
In order that the fight may not
result in a fasco like the Sharkey-
Corbett affair the articles provide
that the interference of any Of the
fighters seconds or their invasion
of the ring will not stop the con-
test. Any second or outsider who
tries to enter the ring during the
contest will be Immediately placed
under arrest.
The men will box under Q 1eens.
berry rules, with the exception
that they will not be permitted to
hit in clinches or breakaways.
After the match had been made
Sharkey had a friendly conference
with Corbett, who wished him luck
in the fight ard announced his in
tention of going to the Pacific
coast to fight Jeffries. Corbett af-
forwards sent a dispatch to his
brother in California, saving: II
will take on Jefries. Match me to
meet him in February"
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14

A Bolivar woman wrote to the
Breeze to ask what her IS year old
hoy was to do in the evening, say
ing that if he buns around with the
other boys h- gets tough, and if he
calls on a young girl he gets tender
and the resnir is more fatal. The
Breez- replied: What is the mat
ter with the boy going to bece'
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
One Week Earlier.

The children ofthe public schools
will be requested to bring their
Christmas Offering to the Door on
next Friday instead Of a week later
so that there will be mole time for
distribution.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14
Removals.

c. H. Carpenter, a we'll known
business man Of this city, until re-
Gently a member of the firm of
Carpenter & Stealey, removed to-
day with his family to Cameron,
w. Va. where he will become
identified with a large grocery
house.
J B. Jemison and family also re-
moved today to Cameron. where
they will reside in>tle future.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14

The Hancock Courier SAYS: The
Mormons, Seven Dav Adventlsls
and prosperity have all struck L as,
Liverpool.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14

Prepare for the celebration of
Christmas.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14

WE have purchased a House-Furnishing business in
w Sedaa Mo-, to take possession January 1s, 1899 and
closing entire stock Of Furniture Carpets Lnoleum
Oil Cloth Rugs Window Shades Lace Curtains, POrieres Com
forts Blankets Sheets Pillows Mattresses Springs Couches Cots
Bed Lounges Rockers Parlor Furniture Cook Stoves Ranges
Gas and Coal Heating Stoves &C. &c., greatly reduced prices
And have disposed quite bit of stock but there still
600 $4,000 worth be disposed of before the
Holidays and rather than have these goods left hands to
pack and freight in the wes have decided offer
them at cost and carriage.
We what say and only have to get prices to
he convinced of the fact The you the larger the
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-14

1t will soon be 1899.