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, 1898-07-28
FOR A
Not Shared in By Germany, Austria,
Italy, Russia or Great Britain.

Washington, July 27.-ln diplomatic
quarters Spain's peace proposal is the
absorbing topic, Diplomats showed
their interest early today by calling at
the state department and at the French
embassy to learn with more exactness
the details CT Spain's proposal. This de-
veloped several features of the propo-
sition which had not been entierly
clear before. In the first place, no for
eign government outside Of France
has been consulted by Spain in this
overture for peace. and the present
movement is not shared, directly or in
directly, by Germany, Austria, Italy,
Russia, or Great Britain.
1t can now be stated hat the formal
proposition submitted yesterday had
been under consideration at Madrid for
hve days previous to yesterday, during
which time the British as well as the
French authorities were cognizant of
the fact that Spain was about to sue
for peace. There has been some mis-
apprehension over the exact PROPOSE
ton and other reports asserting that
Spain asked President Mckinley to
state the terms OF peace. AS a matter
of fact, the Spanish proposition does
o mention the word terms" and
there is no request or suggestion in it
that the president shall state the terms
of peace.
The direct inquiry made by Spain is
as to whether the United States will
open negotiations toward the settle
ment OF the war and an arrangement
of peace. 1t is based on the theory that
the president will answer in the affirm
ative. then negotiations for terms will
be opened between the commissioners
or parties clothed with the RESPONSE
bility OF bringing about a settlement.
Neither does the Spanish proposition
contain any reference to an "armis-
tice.' At the same time it is framed
on the idea that If peace negotiations
are entered upon, there will be a sus-
pension Of hostilities pending an agree
ment upon the exact terms Of peace.
In this connection there appears to be
a distinction between the words "arm-
istice" and suspension of hostilities,"
for while it is said the former is not
asked or expected, 1t seems to be taken
for granted a suspension Of hoetilities
, 1898-07-28
PROGRAM
State Department Has Fixed Up a List
of Demands.

Washington, D. c., July 2S.-(Spe-
pared a program of demands on Spain
tomorrow. A strong sentiment has de-
veloped in administration circles in ia
vor of disregarding diplomatic red tape
and making a blunt proposition which
Spain will be required to accept or re-
ject without delay.
, 1898-07-28
HE WANTS TO KNOW.
The Presidet Has Cabled Dewey for
Information.

Washington, D. c., July 2S.-(Spe-
cial.-In an effort to get all the light
possible on the Philippine question,
President Mckinley today cabled
Dewey for a statement of the condi-
tons existing at Manila. The presi-
dents ourse will be governed largely
by the information received from the
admiral.
, 1898-07-28
LA BOURGOGNE RESPONSIBLE.
French Liner Violated International
Navigation Laws.

Halifax, July 2S.-(Special.)-The
court investigating the La Bourgogne
disaster today eXonerated the officers
and Of the Cromartyshire and
found that the French liner had VIC
lated the international navigation
laws,
, 1898-07-28
MORE LAND.


Washington. d. c.. July 2S.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-THE president to-day issued a
proclamation restoring to the public
domain the Indian reserves in Oklaho-
ma known as the eastern, middle and
western Saline reserves.
, 1898-07-28
GENERAL BROOKE SAILED.

Washington, d. c., July 2S.-(Spe-
cial. THE war department announced
that General Brooke sailed from New
port News for Porto Rico with 5000
men at IL O'Clock this morning.
, 1898-07-28
INVITATIONS ISSUED.
For the Electrocution of Martin Thorn
at Sing Sing.

Sing Sing. N. Y. July 2S.-(Special.)
Warden Sage today mailed invita-
'tions to attend and witness the execu-
ton of Martin Thorn Monday morning
at II o'clock.
, 1898-07-28
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS HAVE HAD
NO EFFECT ON PORTO
RICO CAMPAIGN.

Wainwright Compliment
cd by His Senior Oficer-War De-
partment Has Reconciled Itself to
Miles Change of Plans-Another
Captured Flag Sent to Washington.
, 1898-07-28

The maid-But. OF course, you ex-
pect to marry your ideal when you do
marry? The coquette-Oh! I don't
know. Perhaps I shall marry some
other girls ideal.-Puck.
, 1898-07-28

AUGUST LADIES' HOME JOURNAL.
All those who are fond OF bright, en-
tertaining fiction for midsummer read
ing will find the August Ladies' Home
Journal entirely to their taste. As usu-
al, the August issue OF the Journal is
largely given up to short stories, there
being nine in the one number, and all
by w~ell-known writer's. These include
a p~ioturesquely weird story by Julian
Hawthorne; a strongly realistic tale
by Clara Morris. the actress; a humor-
GUS adventure by John Kendrick
Bangs. and romances told in a tender
key by E. H. Maybe, Able Carter Good
loe. sewell Ford. and Bettina WEIGH.
Virginia Woodward Cloud graphically
pictures A Girl of Salem" in vigorous
verse. and Julia Magruder concludes
her novelette,, "a Heavem-Ktssing
HILL"
There is genuine humor in Robert j.
Burdette's "Tongueless LIARS and
fresh interest in Summer Piazza
Stories" Shall Our Girls Go to Col
lege?" is answered by Edward Box,
who also writes In advocacy OF Giving
Allowances to Girls" Mrs. 8. T. Rorer
tells what is THE Best Diet for Blood
less Girls" and Identifies the various
kinds OF mushrooms growing in the
woods that are fit for food. There are
practical articles in noodlounorL ~ill;-
, 1898-07-28

Old papers IN anv 1nan'tv only Csc
,er Inn =. The ~Rernh'iran nf1ce.
, 1898-07-28

Two hsassd roons oysr TIE Rspub.
ffeen oAlcs for rsak
, 1898-07-28

The Republican only 6o~ per month
, 1898-07-28
TRUST GOES UNDER PUSHING FORWARD
THE NATIONAL LINSEED OIL COM
PANI FORCED TO THE
WALL.

Eighteen Million Dollar Corpora
ton Could Not Check the Fall in
the Price OF Flax and Was Com
PEELED to Transfer Its Trade to An
other Company.
, 1898-07-28

to YET ataffAde !
trining cost
twelve complet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
Bankruptcy Law.
philadelphia TimesD

Congress has at last agreed upon a
bankruptcy law through a conference re-
port. Whether Il is a good law or not can
only be learned definitely after il has been
given a fair trial. It's immediate effect is
likely 10 be the prompt discharge of a
large number OF bankrupts from further
liability for their debts. with a new chance
to start in business If they are so inclined
and can find friends to furnish the neces-
sary capital or credit.
The chief abuse OF the old bankrupt law
passed during the war, and repealed
quarter OF a century ago, lay in the facil-
ity il afforded dishonest business men 70
make more money by going through bank
ruptcy than by continuing to carry on
legitimate business. Senator Hoar and
others claim that the new law viii not en-
courage this sort of dishonesty and IL the
law in practice sustains this claim it will
be a pretty good law.
For there is evident justice in the de-
mand that those who have honestly failed
in business shall not be weighed down
through all their future years with debts
which they can by no possibility ever pay
Better TO give them a release and trust TO
their own sense OF honesty after they
have got on their feet again than 10 COM
pei them 10 carry their debts like a mill
stone around their necks indefinitely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
Henrico Court and Police News.

Cy Carter, who IS well known 70 the
police, was arrested for shooting craps in
a Henrico church, and will be given a
hearing before Squire Larus to-day.
Charles Christian (colored, who is
charged with assaulting Charles Hood.
also colorec. will have hearing before
Magistrate Larus this morning, too.
The County Court will convene Monday
for the July term. There are a good
many cases to be tried during the term,
among them being that OF William Utley.
one of the Clayton men charged with re-
ceiving goods stolen by Joe Gadsey from
freleht-cars Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad.
The following petit jury has been sum-
moned for the July term: Mcssrs. c. Il.
Ccttrell, II. s. Urban, T. b. Baughan. !.
A. Housch, w. J. Jennings, T. j. Francis.
A. II. billiard. j. L. Harris Henry John
son, Thaddeus Blankenship, L. c. Fuqua,
Caleb Graves, Il. J. Brooks. Robert Grad
dock, c. a. Dupriest, p II. Duke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09

THE COHEN GO. THE COHEN CO.
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF COUNCIL.
De Held Tuesday-COmmIttce to he
Announced and Omcers Elected.

SPf ittlU 10 bc
Announced and officers Elected,
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of Aldermen will be held next
Tuesday night at O'clock. President
Turpin will then announce the members Of
that body who are to be members Of the
joint standing committees.
Mr.. Turpn has called a joint session Of
the City Council TO meet on the same
evening at $50 o'clock for the purpose
of electing city officers. The Council will
also elect a member of the Board Of Po-
lice Commissioners from Marshall Ward,
in place of Mr.. Joseph b. Welsh, whose
term has expired; a member of the Board
of Fire Commissioners from Monroe
Ward, in place Of Mr.. Joseph J.. Levy,
whose term has expired; will name a
justice of the peace to sit in the Police
Court In the absence of the Justice, and
will numerically designate justices Of the
peace.
Mr.. James Caskie, President Of the Com
mon Council, has called a meeting of that
body for next Thursday night at $3.50
o'clock, at which time he will name the
members Of that body who are To serve
on the Joint committees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
APrERsoN SHOOTING CASE.
An OLD Church Merchant shoots n
NeErn Down for Abuse.


Negro Down for Abuse.
There is yet considerable excitement
among the colored people, especially in
the neighborhood Of Old Church, in Han
over county, because Of the shooting and
killing on Wednesday afternoon of John
Robinson, middle-aged negro, by Mr..
James AppersoH, Il Woll-known merchant
in that locality.
Tho negroes are particularly dissatisfied
at the release of Mr.. Apperson. but no
trouble IS feared from them. The shoot
ing ARRAY occurred Wednesday afternoon
about / o'clock. Robinson was a familiar
character IN the neighborhood, and did
Jobs for different people. He was u very
good man when sober but a terror when
under the influence OF liquor. He owed
Mr.. Apperson on store account, and the
merchant had asked him 60 settle up
Wednesday he drank a good deal, and,
going TO Mr.. Appersons store, abused the
merchant loudly and in vilest language
Mr.. Apperson was disposed to treat the
man oivilly and TO have nothing to do
with him while in his excited state. He
told him 10 go away, but the negro per
sisted and made an attempt 20 strike
him Then the merchant, feeling that he
could stand the negros curses no longer
and must protect his own life from the
desperate black, took his shotgun, apd,
as the fellow advanced on him when he
warned him 10 keep away fired on him.
pouring the entire load of small shot into
Robinson's side. The negro fell on the
spot. but fingered several hours before he
died. He was unable 20 talk, though an
effort was made TO do so.
Immediately after the shooting Mr.. AD-
person gave himself up 70 the magistrate,
who, after hearing the evidence, dis
charged him. No inquest was held, as
far as could be learned at Old Church
yesterday afternoon.
The negroes of the neighborhood claim
that Apperson ought 60 go to a jury.
Mr.. Apperson has been in this commu-
nifty only since Christmas. He came there
from New Kent county, and for several
years was a merchant at Providence
Forge. His family is one OF the best
known In New Kent, and he, as man
and merchant. has always stood well
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
CITY TAXES.

ONCE Of the Collector OF city Taxes,
City Hall. Richmond, va.
NOTICE TO TAX-PAIERS:
THE CITY TANES FOR THE YEAP
1898 are pow due and payable in this office
The whole tax is due, but the ordinance
provides that one-balf may be paid in
JUNE and the remaining half I'm DECEM-
BIER Failure 10 pay all or oue-half in
June incurs a penalty Of per cent. on
the whole amount. which IS due al once
and Il not paid before September IN
the collector is required TO levy, with
costs added (see Chap. XIV Sec ..
ALL MALES Il years OF age; ALI, per-
sons MALE OR FEMALE who own per
sonal property, and all parties conducting
business in the city OF Richmond (of what
ever nature), are assessed. and will please
call and settle, 10 as TO avoid delin-
quency.
Grading Paving. Pipe. and Scwer-Con-
nection Bills are payable in the same
manner as Taxes. and at the same time
Give name In which the property stands
and see that you get all your bills
Office open from $50 A. VI 10 8 =. VI.
Il. w. CUNNINGHAM,
ie l5-lm Collector OF CITY Taxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09

Ladies' or Mems $50 Umbrellas now 75c.
Mourning SILK Taffeta Close-Rolling I'm
brellas. with silk cases, Hl9
Red. Green. Navy. Blue. and Black ALI
Silk Coaching parasOls, gSc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09

In execution Of a deed OF trust dated
April IS. 1885. duly recorded In Richmond
Chancery Court, Clerks office, Decd-B1k
l54 b. page lS2. I will sell by auction, Ca
the premises. on
TUESDAY, JULY j., 1898.
Mt y. NJ. the above-mentloned Iip'
PERTY. described In said deed as follows.
Commencing at point on south lus p-
Baker street. % - feet west of 81 loaa
street, extending thence westwHldY along
said south line Of Baker street and ir91''
ing thereon 81 feet I inches, thence back
along its western lire IS feet theme,
eastWardly on its rear line % rect. thea.s
northwardly p feet. thence tls,H1fly
I'm direction of ST. John street i'.t
inches. thence uorthwardiy aui pafa.s.
vita ST. John street. 81 feet % mo po.A'
Of beginning
TERMS: Enough IN stock % Pay eoi
OF sale, any taxes that %ay Doe due n-
Guiding ratable proportion OF iaAs
for 1898. $l220, with interest on same ron
April IS. 1898. this being balance que D
n note OF sl66O. and a note for l.lp.
with interest from April l6. lsN. me I..'
due payable al one and two years ll"
day of sale credit payments 20 b' el
denced by notes. with interest adde.. ara
secured by trust deed. JOHN BAGbl.
jy 7 > . 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
MEETINGS.
once OF the Richmond and

CHlce OF the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company,
Richmond, Va, June 10, lG96
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING OF
SToCKHOLDERS OF THE RICH
MOND AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given that general
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE RICHMOND AND PETERsBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY will be held at
the general office OF the company, IN the
city OF Richmond. Va, at 10 o'clock a. NJ.
on WEDNESDAY, the 10Th day OF july
A ID 1895 for tho purpose Of considering
and acting upon the matter OF the con-
solidstion OF the Richmond and Peters
burg Railroad Company and the Peters
burg Railroad Company, under an act OF
the General Assembly OF Virginia. ap-
proved March !, 1898 entitled AN act
10 authorize the consolidation OF the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
pany and the Petersburg Railroad Com
penv. and to authorize the consolidated
company 10 change its name 20 the At
lantfc-Coast Line Railroad Company OF
Virginia"
ie 15-td w r. JONES. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
Officers of Rebekah Lodge.

Friendship Rebakah Lodge Independent
Order of Odd-Fellows. had a public install
lation Tuesday night at Marshall Hall
The following officers were installed:
Mrs. Lee Perkins, noble grand; Miss
Susie Folks, vice-grand; Mr.. c. j. Bill
mps, warden; Mrs. Lena Loving con-
ductor; Mr. William Jones, right sup
porter to noble grand Mr.. Louis Bur
roughs, left supporter to noble grand;
Miss Dora Lnsay, left supporter 10 vice.
grand; Mrs. James White. right supporter
10 noble grand Brother John Carter,
chaplain Miss Bcrna Woody, inner guard;
Brother Langford financial secretary.
Mrs. A. VI. Johnson, recording secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
saloon-Men and the Beer-Tox

AT a recent meeting Of the Liquor
Dealers Association committee was APP
pointed 10 see the brewers and ask them
10 divike the tax with the saloon-keepcrs,
instead of letting the whole burden fall
upon them. IL was further decided to
stand by the local brewers and 10 keep
out OF the city the cheap beer OF the
western brewers. The brewers have not
returned their answer yet, as the out-of-
town arms which are represented by local
agencies haze u be heard from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
REV. MIR. DANIELS HERE.
RandOIph-Street's New Pastor Ar
rived Here Yesterday Evening.


Rev. G. NJ. Daniels pastor Of Randolph
Street Baptist church, accompanied by
Mrs Daniels. reached the city last eve
ming at 6S5 o'clock over the Chesapeake
and Ohio road They were met at the
depot by Messrs. J. J. Mitchell, q. L.
Dickinson, L. ". Gardner, and NJ. r.
Face. from the church, and escorted 10
the residence Of Mr.. Thouas b. Hope, on
Randolph street, where they Will reside
for the present. Last night a number OF
members of the church called on the
new pastor and welcomed him most cor
daily. A very enjoyable social hour was
passed.
Mr. Daniels will preach at Randolph
Street Sunday morning SD at night. At
the request Of the secretary of the city
unions of the Baptist Young People he
will also speak at the meeting Of the
unions with the Fulton Baptist church
Sunday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
GROCERIES.

ter:
GROCERIES.
21O barrels FLOUR.
800 bushels CORNAlEAL 80 pounds per
bushcD.
1900 pounds SHOULDER BACON.
200 pounds HAMS
1900 pounds PURE LARD.
1000 pounds GRADUATED SUGAR.
100 pounds YELLOW SUGAR.
1890 pounds COFFEE.
$50 pounds GREEN TEA.
800 pounds SODA CRACKERS
1900 pounds LAUNDRY SOAP.
100 pounds CHEESE.
100 pounds STARCH.
800 pounds SAL. SODA.
800 gallons MOLASSE.S.
10 gallons VINEGAR.
dozen cans TOMATOES u-gaQon
5000 pounds BUTTER.
20 pounds PLUG TOBACCO.
10 cases Of LYE.
gross TOILET SOAP.
100 pounds CANDLES.
tons SHIPSTUFF
30 pounds BLACK PEPPER.
cases OATMEAL G6 pounds per
PACKAGE.
u barrels HERRINGS.
sacks SALT.
Y dozen BROOMS.
gross BREAD POWDERS
dozen MUSTARD.
case AXLE CREASE.
IL tons HAY (No. j.
30 barrels CORN.
20 cords PINE WOOD.
40 tons ANTHRACITE COAL
DRY-GOODs AND NOTIONS
100 yards MEMS WEAR.
200 yards DOMESTICS.
800 yards GINGHAMS
800 yards CALICO CBlacb.
200 yards TNBBEACHED COTTON.
ZOO yards DRILLED COTTON.
125 pairs BLANKETS.
30 dozen MEMS UNDERSHIRTS
dozen LADIES' VESTS.
o. dozen pairs HOSE.
30 pairs HALF-HOSE.
100 pairs MEMS SHOES-lO-o' 4o-r -O-o'
- pairs WOMEN'S SHOES-15-3, 20-i,
90 20-6 -
o. pairs WOMEN'S SLIPPERS
dozen TOWELS.
dozen RUBBER SHEETS.
81 dozen SPOOL COTTON.
6 dozen WOMEN'S HATS.
dozen MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS.
100 yards CRASH.
6 dozen SUSPENDERS.
100 BED-SPREADS.
Parties may bid for one or more OF the
articles above. All are required 20 tur-
nish with bid samples, 10 be examined by
the Board OF Directors at their meeting
July 81 1898
Articles in all cases must come fully. UP
to samples. otherwise will be returned az
bidders expense All goods must be de-
livered freight prepaid at the Williams
burg depot on or before the 9th day or
July. 1895 unless otherwise required by
the undersigned. Payments 20 be made
within thirty days after receipt OF goods.
No.payments TO ne made until contract
has been faithfully complied with.
Each bidder must have one private
mark only. and every sample must have
this private mark. and the price IL Is pro
posed to be furnished. but name Of bidder
must not appear on samples. y list OF the
BIDDERS samples, private mark. price.
and name must be sealed and addressed
to the Board of Directors, care OF the
undersigned.
The right IS reserved 20 award the con-
tract to any one or more Of the bidders
or reject any or all bids offered.
Samples should be marked, ITO FURNISH
Supplies" and addressed TO
g. +. ARMISTEAD
Steward Eastern State Hospital
" g-3t Williamsburg, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
HAVE YOU A son. BROTHER.

HUSBAND. OR LOVER IN THE ARMY
or Navy? Mail him to-day a &c. pack
age OF Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for
the feet. All who Tparch. walk. or stand
need IL. IL cures aching, tired. sore.
swollen, sweating feet, and makes hot,
tight or new shoes easy. Feet can't
blister, get sore, or callous where Aliens
Foot-Ease Is used. 10000 testimonials.
All druggists and shoe stores sell II, 25c.
Sample sept FREE. Address ALLEN S.
oLMSTED. lie Rcy, n. Y. je 25-Satrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
Small Fire ON Main street.

A small fire occurred at 4:S2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at No. 14i2 east Main
street, the store occupied by Mr.. James
McGraw. The alarm was turned in from
Box No. 49, The fire had its origin IN
a. barrel containing straw, in which some
lamp-glasses had been packed The dam
age amounted 60 about s., covered by in
surance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
Policeman Gentry on Duty.

Mr.. w. ]. Gentry, Jr., who was elected
last Thursday TO succeed Policeman Rus
sell, at the First District. qualified early
yesterday morning before City-Clerk Ben.
r. August. and took the prescribed oaths.
lie then called on chief Howard in his
office. and was ordered 90 report TO Cap
tain Whitloek for duty at II o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09

WANTED,
MONEY TO LOAN on APPROVED
Securities. such as bank stocks. bonds,
and good commercial paper OF every de-
scription. at a low rate OF interest Ad-
dress INVESTORS TRUST AND BANK
INC; COMPANY Baltimore, Md. Jy 3-5t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
oa-Day in the city Courts.

Sidney Jones (colored) was tried before
Judge witt yesterday morning, charged
with malicious assault upon Charles
Jones. and acquitted. Messrs. George +.
Wise and Roy Lewis represented the pri-
soner.
In the case Of A. Hussey & Co. VS..
Philip H. Parr judgment was confessed
for s270e9 in the Circuit Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
All He'Il Get.

Junius w. Coy, a small colored boy,
was arrested by officer BEDFORD, OF the
Second District, last night, charged with
breaking and entering the store of II. c.
j. Moore, on Clay street. Junius got
nothing for his prank, and Will not, eX-
cept what he gets from Justice John this
morning In the Police Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-09
ONCE OF The
Petersburg Railroad Company

Petersburg Railroad Company,
Richmond. Va. June %. io,1
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE PETERS
BURG RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given that general
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE PETERSBURG RAILROAD COM
PANY will be held at the general once
Of the company. in the city Of Richmond,
Va. at Y O'Clock NJ. on WEDNESDAY
the Goth day OF July, A. y. 1888. for the
purpose Of considering and acting upon
the matter OF the consolidation Of the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
pany and the Petersburg Railroad Com
pany. under an act Of the General As
sembly OF Virginia. approved March l.
1893 entitled An act TO authorize the
consolidation OF the Richmond and Pc
tersburg Railroad Company and the PEI
tersburg Railroad Company. and TO au-
thorize the consolidated company TO
change its name 10 the Atantic-Coast
IAae RAILROAD Company OF Virginia"
Nv order Of the Board OF Directors
te 15-td W. II. JONES Secretary.