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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
DETROIT THEATRE DISASTER.
Coroner's Jury Places Responsibility
Therefor on Architects

DETROIT. MICH, December 9.-The
Coroner's investigation Of the cause OF
the collapse of the roof Of the Wonder
land Theatre, by which dozen lives were
lost. returned verdict to-day 10 the ef-
feet that too heavy a weight was put upon
the roof.and placing the responsibility for
the death Of the twelve victims Of The
disaster upon the firm OF John Scott &.
Co., architects OF the building
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
TO-DAY. CANDIES ARE AT MANU-
FACTURENs PRICES.

Florida Fruits. assorted, for 19c. a
pound.
Cocoanut Squares for Ice. a pound;
Oriental Jelly, Orange, Lemon. Vanilla,
and Creme de Menthe tiaYors, for
12lac. a pound.
broken Stick Mixture for &c. pound.
Cream Almonds, assorted, for l5c. a
pound.
Fine Chocolate Creams for lie. pound.
Butter-Scotch Creams for 12c. a pound.
40 and soc. Chocolates and BonDons' as
sorted, for 29c. a pound.
FROM 8 TO 4 O'CLOCK
$50 pounds of Fine French Mixture FOR
SIC. pound.
FROM 4 TO O'CLOCK
155 pounds OF % and S5c. Mixture for
l2Iac. a pound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
FnR RENT.

Observation-Disclosures. Et. VIZ
Dwelling of rooms, No. al3 sll.n ..' .-
street having the usual convenience
win be nut In good order pfomp.,,
price SIP per month. phone, OF. SEM en- '''
he KEYS j. b. ELAN G. co...
No. lll3 east Main s,- =.
phone No 52f. ND '-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
FuRs ny EXPRESS.

AN OFFER MADE A WEEK AGO
BROUGHT THE OWNER TO TERMS.
READY THIS MORNING:
I.argc-Size Alaska Seal Collarettes. with
wide Brown Marten border and storm
collar. $3.50 for the best $50 value
iO-lnch Real Wool Seal and Electric seal
Collarettcs worth So: to-day. $50.
Real Mouflin, trimmer and Fine Elec-
trio Large Collarcttes, fancy innings
worth $3.50: these to-day $AyS.
Water Mink Cluster Scatis, with heads
and tails. Si.sS
limitation Stone Marten Cluster Scarfs'
50 ones, for Sl69
Real Sheared Coney Scarfs, with SPUR
rel tails. for CSC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
EoR RENT.

No. 1912 SOUTH LAUREL SrREE5E
Two-S tory-and- basement Brick I"es
Ing of 6 rooms. with city water ahI 81
win be put IN drst-class como. Ao, 20, p,
once for a good tenant Price, ST. A'''
j. b. ELAN e. CO.
No. lib east Main stl,
phone No. 53f. tl t--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10

FINE OLD sMTTHFIELD HAMS.
Every lover of good Hams knows what
a Smthheld Ham should be. ours will
exceed your expectations. Thursdays
boat will bring US 9S Fine Old Hams. Send
your order i'm time, as they sell rapidly
when we have them.
Per pound, 12ac.
10000 Bales Choice Timothy Hay. .4oS'
de 3-Sa. sun, ru&Th)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
HOLIDAY sHIRT-wAIsTs,

SILK. WOOL. OR COTTON.
AT s.. SS-Fine Black Taffeta and Fancy
Colored Silk Waists usually 50.
AT Sl.4S-Fine Black Mohair Waists,
tucked. cost $3.50 ordinarily.
AT 1qc.-Ladies' Flannellette Waists,
Black and White and Colors.
AT Setback All-WoOl Cloth Waists,
Ella hOrafelV braided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
.JEWELRY.

800 Sterling Silver Frog-Pins. worth
35c.. for l9c.
Jewel Hat-Pns, exclusive designs, 20c:
JewClled Belts, that are worth $zoO, 3d.
and $685. are 81 each.
Ladies' Silk Shopping Bags, jewel TRIM
med. worth %, for 9Sc.
Ladies' BrOoch-Pins. neat, dainty, and
pretty designs, worth 80 ana 5Oc., for
2jc.
Ladies' Brooch-Pins, worth 19c., for 1Oc.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Spectacles,
worth CSC, for 25c.
Ladies' and Children's Solid Gold Rings,
p and 35c. each.
600 Ladies' Silver Bracelets, with pa
tent locks. are SC. to-day.
365 Ladies 2Oc Rings go on sale to-day
for &c. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
AUCTION sALEs-Futur. n.

BY c. l.. q n. T.. Denoon -''--
heai Estate Agents and Auctlonos,,
sZl Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
CDFfFN > I OIt
UMBRELLAS.

Ladies' and Mems $1.75 Umbrellas, sell
ing here at SOC.
Ladies' SO Umbrellas for $3.50.
Mems $3.50 Umbrellas for s..
Ladies and Mems csc. Umbrellas for
sec
Mems So Umbrellas are here at $l.9S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10

Orders for printing sent to tho Dis
patch Company will be given prompt at
tentIon. and the style OF work and prices
will be sure TO please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
Fruit CAKES,

-0c POUND; MINCE PIES ZINE
homemade mincemeaD, l0c each; Raisln
and Citron Cakes. zoe; Chocolate-Cocoa-
nut Cakes 6 layers 25c. DRINKARD'S.
4ZSis north Sixth street. Phone 40.
de iO-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
to-day.

u,cUMoND's GREAT BooK-sTo"E
MAKES THIS SPECIAL OFFERING to
DAY:
s-volume sets OF Marie Corelli conan
Doyle G. A. Henty, ana o'heis' lux
s5c. set. . - 60. r.. o.
The Christian, by Hall Game. TOT &c
Tho Lattle Minister l5c. volume
Bibles. with references. flexible leather
bindings. covered edge, Tor ave
Teachers Bibles, with reference ana
concordance, flexible leather binding'
clear type. for 75c -.
lot Of 5O rs. and CSC. Books. some
copyrighted ones, here 15c. cholce'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
INTENTION. wATEK-TAIlERSi
once Of city water-works

Ofice Of City Water-Works,
City Han.
Richmond Va, December 10. lSgS
NOTICE 70 WATER-TAKERS IN THE
SECOND DISTRICT AND TO ALI.
PARTIES USING WATER THROUGH
METERS:
Where bills remain unpaid December
18th. the water Will be shut off
CHARLES f.. BOILING.
de lot Superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
THE BUFFALO An OLD POINT.
She Had Started with Nine Hundred
TrOOuH for NInnlin

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. December g.
The auxiliary cruiser Buffalo. which sail
ed from New York with 900 troops for Ma
Mia. arrived at old Point '-omior. this
evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
dividend NOTICES.
Office virginia Fire a .... .., N.,..'

insurance Compaal,
Richmond "a. Decemeees.s,, or
DIVIDEND. THE Dire sr1il.
this Company have declare. % crNT..
ANNUAL DIVIDEND or l."si nest.
payable on and after Janu"t Niil be-
Transfer books closed en- N,orl b3
mailed. Changes OF address
notified 10 company. ,,,,RTHY,
W. H. =" secrstafy'
i0-im
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
FOR RENT.
EnR RENT.

No. 9i2 WEST MAIN STREET. u
rooms.
No. II west Marshall street, rooms
MaD.
No. 2S north Nineteenth street; rooms
No. 1920 Grove avenue; lO rooms.
no. 726 west Broad street; 5 rooms lALN
No. 500 south Pine street, rooms store
and dvellfual. j. ID. CAENEAL
de 1OIt No ll06 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
THE BASEMENT is ABLAZE WITH
THE THOUSAND AND ONE FAIRY
LIKE BEWILDERMENTs.

SANTA CLAUSE in all his splendor
rides about the store and displays his
wondrous gifts in the various depart
ments for your inspection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
LADIES AND MISSES GOLF CAPEs

Large variety Ladies' and Misses Coll
Capes all styles and cOlors, were AL5J
for SS9S.
Black Astrachan and Kersey Cloth
Capes for 75c., were Sl.5e and $l.SS.
STRONG REASONS FOR GOING TO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
CHILDREN's REEFERs.

81 Children's Refers in plain and mix
ed cloth. some with large, fancy col
lars; others with velvet collars, mo-
any ever sold for less than $3.50; choice
OF this lot $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup strength
ems and heals weak and sore lungs. Price.
- cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
PIANOS. ORGANS. &c.
a GnEAT nARGAIN.

PARTY LEAVING THE CITY OF
fera for Sale Magnificent MAHOGANY
UPRIGHT PIANO at a sacrifice. 90 a
cash purchaser. or would sell on time
Apply ~ once 10 SOC north Seventh street
de l0-iw'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10

BY J. Thompson Brown e Co..
Real Estate Agents and AocuouoerA
No. lib east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
FOR RENT,

A LARGE. MODERN STORE, ON
south side Of Broad street m best lo.i'
ton. now renting for $3.50 per an, pun,
can be had al 3 900 for uuaXpired .eiss
OF nine months. and for 2tl pr ahAll
FOR n term Of years after, II desired ~,
ply to MEYER SYCLE. l.4 ,,..,. y
- DE ll-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
CALIFORNIA DRIED PEACHES.

a dainty dish, like beeswaX I'm color, sweet
and juicy, Dried California rcC
Peaches. per pound .............. ~
10000 cans Lemon Cling, sliced. oOc
3-pound cans, cans ............ Wv
Only a limited quantity at this price
Loco eSr cans + H White Cherries. a-pouna 25C
TO- 600 pounds Raisin-Cured Prunes. Er
exquisite taste. per pound ...... D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
GAMES.

The latest instructive and amusing
Games. for young and old.
The Adding Machine, 81.
Realistic Gold, $685.
Hundreds of others at 5, 10. %. So 75c..
and Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
WANTED.

HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR
Old Mahogany Furniture. Brass Andlrons.
and Tenders. China, Cut-Glass. Silver
Plated Ware. Old Clocks OF all kinds.
Oil Paintings. etc. Apply 10 r. NJ
McGEORGE. No. 5l3 east Marshall street.
Richmond, Va 40 I3-dlms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
BY n. W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctionecr.
GUBURBAN STORE AND RESI-.
~ DENCE PROPERTY
AT DUMBARTON, AT AUCTION.
will sell by auction, on the premises,
MONDAY. DrCElTprR - ~

MONDAY, DECEMBER z. lvs
at 4:30 o'clock p. NJ. the attractive PLAT
OF GROUND, at DumbartOn. on he pirb.
mOnd, Fredericksburg and Potomac raT.
road. three miles from tho city. contain.
ing about nine acres of land. vIrb
store. dwelling and other brUf.nrs
thereon. This is a convenient location
six trains stop daily az the door. ana m.
fare is as low as strcet-car fares
TERMS: Liberal and an sale
de 4 N. ~. BOWIE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
BYRD ISLAND GROUND MEAL

1000 barrels Obelsk Family Flour, Dor
per bag ........ ..-...'.s...... AZ
so R barrels Pride" spring . wheat $3.50
900 pounds Freshy-GrOund nc
Cracker Meal ........ ...........
5000 6Sr bushels 5ssSsl water.Ground Meal. 45c
% 40 ,n.,s,. White Conn.,. 42C
Finest NEST, oats on the market per 32c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
THE HANDKERCHIEF STORE OF
RICHMOND.

WONDER PRICES TODAY:
FOR Sl-AIen's Pure-Linen Hemstitch-
ed Handkerchiefs in fancy box.
6 FOR 75c.-Ladies' Finest Embroidered
Handkerchiefs worth 25c. each-boXed.
G FOR N.JO-Mens Fine Pure Linen
Embroidered Open-WOrk Initial
Handkerchiefs. half dozen TO box.
FOR 50c.-Ladies' Pretty Hemsutched
and Embroidered Handkerchiefs, in
fancy box.
AT Sc'-Men's Hemstitched Embroidered
Initial Handkerchiefs.
AT 5c.-Ladies' Mems, and Children's
Hcmstitched and Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs. or initiated. You can easily
pick 10 and 12ikc. ones from the lot.
AT 25c-Men's Plain White Hemsttched
Au-Suk Handkerchief initialled,,
plain or colored borders.
Real Duchess and Point Lace Handker-
chiefs al $3.50 to Sl5 each.
AT $50 A BO%-Pretty Fan-Shaped
Boxes. with Fine Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs-various sorts.
HOSIERY SPECIALS FOR TODAY.
Misses and Boys Solid-Black, Fun
Seamless Ribbed Hose, all sizes, &c.
a pair. - -,
Holiday Boxes, Fine Black silk-Finish-
ed. Imported Hose. pairs in box, with
pair Fancy Carriers, for @c
AT l6c.-Ladies' Hermsdorf Dye, usu-
New pretty. Effective Styles in. Ladies'
Fine, Fancy Hose. at 80 and soc.
pair. ,,,
Bows Extra-Heavy Bicycle Ribbed, Best
25c. Hose are 1Sc. pair
Ladies' Golf Hose, in fancy Styles NC
pair.
LADIES KID GLOVES.
INST ABOUT 20 DOZEN. THAT'S ALL
OF THE BEST.
81 GRADES. BLACK OR COLORS, AND
THE PRICE Is SIC. a PAIR.
ladies 2-Clasp Glace Kid Gloves, every
color. very heavy quality, $l.5O a pair.
Ladies' Heavy English Walking Gloves
all colors. including Black and White.
s-clasp, Black and self-sttchings, Sl.oO
"a pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
TOYS BY THE THOUSANDS.

Handsome Medallions, 7x9. more than
100 different subjects to select from,
for 19c. each; others up TO $3.50.
Handsome Mahogany and Golden Oak
Rockers. with cobble-leather seats,
usually s., for S2.95
$50 Bohemian Glass Vases, for i9c.
Lace Cabinet Ornaments, 25c. each.
HaViland China Tea Sets $3.50.
1O0-piece Decorated Dinner sets, 81
value, for 1886.
Statues of Saint Anthony, 2 feet high,
$3.50.
l2-piece Decorated Toilet Sets, 1926.
TOYS.
Rocking Horses, with stirrups. S5c.
Childrens Desks, 95c.
Blackboards, 19c.
Baby-Carriages, 25c.
1ron-Body Express Wagons. soc.
Large Wood Express Wagons. with iron
aXles, usual $1.25 size, for Toe.
Go-Carts 45c. and upwards.
Shoot the Chute or Switchback, for In
door and outdoor use, Sl.25.
Shoo-Fly Rocking Horses, 800.
Police Suits, SOC.
Drums, 10c.
Toy Tea Sets. &c.
Kid-Body Dolls, Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
STERLING SILVER.

600 Heavy Chased Sterling Silver Brace
let's. well worth S9c., for &C.; others
for soc
500 Very Heavy Sterling Silver Thimbles,
well worth SOC, for 25c.; others for
1912 and soc.
Ask TO see our special 25c. Sterling Silver
Pieces:
Sterling Silver Ink Stands, 1ic.; others
for 39c and sl.69.
Sterling Hair Brushes, Sl.39 to 1898.
Sterling Watch Chains, the latest
wrinkle, $3.50,
Sterling Silver Pungents for 25c.
Sterling Silver Trimmed Pipes, genuine
French bricr, for Doc
Sterling Silver Puff Jars, genuine cut
glass Jars, for $50.
Sterling Silver Pearl Paper Cutters FOR
loo. the DC. kind.
Sterling Silver Military Brushes for
$50.
Hundreds of other pieces too numerous
TO mention.
Sterling silver Hat Brushes, cheap at
81. for Csc.
Sterling silver Brush, Mirror. and
Comb Sets for S5.9S.
Sterling Silver Manicure Pieces. Tooth
Brushes. &C., eXtra-large size handles,
worth s. 25 for $l.25.
100 Ebony Hair-Brushes. silver trim
mings, worth A.25. for SIC. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
prove Uy cheap PIICcS tIIdV VIio
store is for the good of the pub
lie.
China, Glassware, and
Holiday Gifts of every de-
sCriptiOn at unusual prices

Ladies' Heavy Lapped-Seam Gloves.
very new, for walking. in Black and
Red. 2-clasp. $l.S n pair.
Ladies' Black Cashmette Gloves. all
sizes. 10c. a pair.
Ladies Black Fleece-Lined Gloves, very
heavy. l9c. a pair.
Ladies' Very Fine Black Woollen Nit
tens. 25c. pair.
Misses Black Wool Mitts, 1Oc. a pair.
Misses Colored ATWOOD Mittens. 15o.
pair.
Misses Black and Colored Fleece-Lined
Gloves 25c. pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
The Saturday Bargain Day

wins customers 1t the natural day Tor dsposng Oh nun
~ ngs that can get little attention at other times Read
to-day's list , -, -: .h. .A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10

Office Collector CITY J. tA.4
Room Z first floor), city d a..,
Richmond. Va. December Do L''N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10

Under deed of trust recorded In ma
Clerks Office of Henrico County Court.
Deadlock l52 A, page lji. default having
been made In the payment of money
therein secured. and being SD required
by the beneficiary, we will sell at pueblo
on the premises, on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
THE SALE OF LADIES' READY
MADE GARMENTS

is one Of the surprises of the day. One
half and one-third of tho prices OF lew
days ago: tit
Ladies' All-Wool Cheviot SUITS, WIN
lafest-cut Jackets. all-silk lined. and
strictly Manufactured. sold for $3.50
are now S9.9S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
SEPARATE SKIRTS.

Brocaded Mohair skirts, well lined anc
tailored never less than S2.75. for Sip.
ATWOOD Navy-Blue and Black Serge
Skirts. full flare good tailoring, richly
worth s. for tl.59.
Handsome All-Nool Crepon Skirts ne"
flare nounce. headed with 3 satin
bands. 81 ones. for A.25.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22
WHY EXCUSE HIM?

Colonel William j. Bryan asked to be
excused from testifying before the War
Investigating Commission at Jackson
vile. saving that he had no doubt that
the commissioners would understand his
reasons for the request General Beaver
at once replied that he thought the re-
quest very proper and reasonable but
we confess that we are not quite so Keen
sighted. We suppose that Colonel Bryan
meant TO say that as the management
Of the war by the present administration
had been called into question, and was be-
ing investigated, and that he was candi-
date of the opposing party for the Presi-
Dental nomination, it would be unbecom-
ing in him to testify.
But why should that be the case? Col
onel Bryan appeared before the commits
sion not as a candidate for Office, but
as a regularly commissioned officer in
the United States army. He is man
Of intelligence, a man Of observation,
man who has no doubt taken notice OF
everything that has gone on around him.
and would have made a most valuable
witness. it seems to US, before the COM
mission.
If Colonel Bryan knows anything TO
the detriment of the administration Il
he knows of any Irregularities or mismah-
aeement 1t is his duty to stand up Ike
a man and tell the country what he
knows. regardless Of any comment OF the
politcians throughout the land. On the
contrary, If he does not know OF any
dereliction on the part OF the adminlstra-
ton. If. so far as he knows, the admins
tration has done well, it is equally his
duty 10 testify in behalf OF the man
who defeated him in the Presidential
race.
We cannot agree that Colonel Bryan
Should have been excused. We regard
him as one of the most important and
discriminating witnesses that have APP
peared before the Investigating Com
mission, and the people of this country
are very much interested 10 know what
he has TO say.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22

IL IS said that tho free silver Democrats
will have a newspaper organ in Chicago
by January list. and that il Will be con-
ductei hy William b. Hearst OF the
New York journal. m eraer 20 secure
the Associated Press one of the dailies
already 10 existence VIII be purchaser.
Senator Quay is preparing an address
which he will deliver in Philadelphia one
night next week in reply to the charges
that have been made against MIN.
A Rough Rider To- New York has bet
500 on Rooseve'ts election.
Rev. W. II. Buriey, pastor OF the
Methodist church at Hanesviils y. J."
owns large cranberry marsh. Last
week he went 10 the marsh 70 gather
his crop. leaving his vile 10 look after
the spiritual needs of his congregation
she preached TWO sermons on sunday 70
large crowds. and the collections were
tho handsomest ever taken up
John Milton Gregory for thirteen years
president Of the University OF Illinois,
died in Washington Wednesday night.
aged seventy-six years.
Franklin Brown, a hypnotist OF note
died az san Francisco tho ether Gay
from blood poison. caused by the bite, OF
q lion which he tried 10 hynotize.
There will be III classes IN the coming
horse show and the prizes will aggFe-
gate $4,000 The entries are very numer-
Gus. There will also be a bicycle ana
automobile show this winter IN Madison
squere Garden. This was determined
upon to-day. The show vii be he'd tho
last week Of January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22

The Rev. W. o. Ewing, OF the United
Brethren church, died at his home in
Churchvillo on yesterday morning AFTER
an Hines OF typhoid fever Of about TWO
weeks. He had charge Of what Is known
as the Churchgile Circuit, which In
cluded four churches. He Was one OF
the ablest and most scholarly members
of that ministry, and as a man of the
highest Christian character and most
marked Diety.-Staunton Spectator.
In conversation with a gentleman who
had Just returned from the upper portion
OF the county. we learn that while the
temperance sentiment Is growing stronger
every year. and az a consequence there
ara fewer open saloons than ever before.
yet the evil result Of the sale OF bit
tiers" and so-called cider is very manifest
in some localities. These intoX.cants are
used as q substitute by those who are
in the habit OF using strong drinA.-South
Boston News.
Prof. F. W Boa,wright. president OF
Richmond College. came 10 Halifax Fri
day last and visited Hunting Creek
church on Saturday and Catawba sun
day and took collections for the college.
The former church responded 10 his ap-
peal with a contribution OF SO and
the latter with so Judge BarAsdale
went 10 Aaron's Creek on sunday on
like mission and raised S30.-Ha!lfsx IN
dependent.
In a letter from Samuel Trainhan, an
old Bristol boy. 20 his father, who Is an
engineer in this city. he relates hie ex-
Dertences in the Philippines. He was
with Company r, Eighteenth Infantry,
United States Regulars, and was In the
battle that took place on August lstn.
He says the battle started az $3.50 o'clock
and by Y OF the same day everything
was over and they had stacked arms In
Manila. only requiring two hours &c take
the city lie saw many wounded Span
iards. but not one American. He writes
that he Is enjoying good health and ex-
poets to be home by Christmas.--Bristol
Times-Courier.
The Danville Register says; Mr. James
Wood. Jr, a wei!-knOwn Danyille man.
died Yesterday al his home in Washing
ton. d. c.. after short Illness aged
about thirty-nine years. The deceased
was a resident OF Danville until about
TWO wears ago. since which time he had
lived az the National Capital, where he
was married about a year ago. when
the war commenced Mr.. Wood volun-
teered and became member or the
Fourth Iniraunes, Colonel Pettits regi-
ment. which va. organized IN Virginia.
Recently. however Mr.. Wood obtained
an honorable discharge from the ser
law