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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-10

RAILROAD Consolidation-Pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided no- tice is hereby given that the Southern Pa cffc Railroad Company, the Northern Rail- way Company, the Northern California Rail way Company and the California Pacific Railroad Company. railroad corporations in- corporated, and existing under the laws of the State of California, upon the written con sent of the stockholders holding more than three fourths in value of all the stock of each of said corporations. respectively, and by agree ment of the respective Boards of Directors ot said corporations made and entered into in accordance with such consent. and pursuant to the statute In such case made and pro- vided did the -l4th day of April A D. 1898. amagamate prd consolidate their capital stock. debts. property. assets and franchises under the corporate name and style of ths Southern Pacific Railroad Company
 J. L. wILLCUTT Secretary of the Southern Pacific Railroed Company
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-10

PARTY with S1e0 can buy interest in ex- ceptiona drug store Address box 563 Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-10

Sl50-GROCERY, bar: living rooms and
 stable. Apply 455 Clementina st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
IMPROVEMENTS IN HIGHLAND.
New Roads to he Built I'm the
County.

MONTEREY, VA, February 19.-(Spe-
cial)-The regular meeting OF the Board
OF Supervisors for the month of February
was an interesting one, and we'll at
tended by the public. Two applications
for new roads were continued, but quite
spirited argument grew out OF the
amount OF damages TO be paid Mr..
George II. Swope on account of the new
thoroughfare to be built around what is
known as the double ford in the south
eastern part of the county This piece
of road was ordered to be built at a cost
of 500. Also, the surveying and location
Of an important change i'm the road at
Forks of Water. seven miles north Of
Monterey. This piece of road, II made,
is designed to do away with two ugly
fords, and will necessitate the building
Of a large iron bridge. the entire cost
being estimated at over 5000 Another
order entered by the board was one OF
great interest to our county-viz., the
erection, during the coming season, of
new clerks office, with fireproof vaults.
The present office is literally packed. with
no safeguard against fire, and the steps
taken by the Supervisors In this matter
are wise and commendable. A commit
tee was appointed to solicit bids and let
to contract the work, which will be done
at once.
J. r. Crummett, who runs a small store
at Head Waters, in Eastern Highland
was yesterday brought before Justices
Pulln and Hook upon the charge of SELL
ing liquor, contrary to law. The charge
was not sustained, and Crummett was
discharged. It was proven. however,
that the STUFF could be found at a GER
tain cellar-door near the premises. the
property belonging to his wife. Other ar
rests are looked for.
Andrew ]. Waybright. who lived two
miles east of Monterey, left this week
with his entire family for Omaha, Neb.,
where he will make his future home.
Mr.. Don Sullenberger, who a short time
ago underwent a critical operation at the
Johns Hopkins Hospital, is able to be out
this fine weather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
Cruz papers please COP
In Memorinna.

On the morning OF February G. iSS az
o'clock. Mr.. WILLIAM GARLAND
ELLIS fell asleep at his home. on the
Creighton road IN Henrico. In the death
OF Mr.. Ellis the commodity has lost "a
good man. and his family a kind indni-
gent husband and father. His familiar
face will be greatly missed by all who
we're accustomed TO see him day after
day on the streets OF Richmond. NJ
Ellis was the proprietor OF a large dairy
farm near the city and by strict attention
20 business and honest dealing with the
world had won the esteem OF all men.
He had been In failing health for several
months, but had been confined TO his bed
a little more than week
AS his family were gathered around ms
bedside the night he breathed his last
ne repeated several times the words.
when l fall asleep do not awake me
When ne fell asleep Il was TO awake 10
more on earth.
Asleep in Jesus.
He leaves a wife. three sons-Messrs
l.. p. @. H.. and l.. u. Ellls-and four
daughters Mrs. +. ]. Wilkinson. Mrs.
Wallace Francis. and Misses Willie and
Helen Ellis. His remains We're IN
TERED In River View Cemetery.
A FRIEND
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
Useful Dog.
youths Companion.)


The participants in the following incl
dent were a young woman, horse, and
a st. Bernard dog:
The young woman, with handful or
letters, approached a letter-box post, 10
which some one had, very improperly
hitched the horse. AS the woman stepped
forward the horse put his ears down and
snapped at her.
Speaking 10 him was OF no avail and
for a minute the woman looked annoyed
Then she looked round, put a silver
whistle 10 her lips, and blew shrill blast.
A moment later a big, shaggy, bun-and-
white st. Bernard came numbering along
with many demonstrations OF good nature.
She pointed TO the horse.
Hold him Dom" she said.
The dog jumped at the horse, seized In
his powerful jaws the nearest rein close
by the bit, and by main strength held the
animals head down. The young LADY
stepped up to the post. deliberately looked
over her letters, and slipped them into
the box one by one While the horse was
striving with all his might TO release him.
self. Then she stepped back ana SAID;
''Thatu do, Don." and resumed her PROM
enade.
The st. Bernard released the rein, clev-
erly lodged blow from the horses Tore
foot, avoided a bite aimed at his back
gave a farewell bark at his discounted
antagonist. and numbered on after MS
0istresa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
ALBEMARLE PROFESSOR HoNORED.
A Virginian to Participate In Wash
fngtOn's birthday Celebration.

Nirginians and University Of Virginia
men have a special interest I'm the cele-
bration Of Washington's Birthday in
Washington this year. A gayel is to be
presented 10 the Society Of the Children
OF the American Revolution, Of which the
hammer is made from souvenirs OF Vir-
ginia's first four Presidents. These have
been collected by Mrs. John r. Sampson.
and the silver band surrounding them is
the gift Of the Albemarle Chapter.
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
while the carving. etc. was done at the
Miller School. Virginia is represented in
the presentation by Professor John r.
Sampson, Of Pantops Academy. He Is a
son Of the American Revolution. a gradu-
ate OF the University OF Virginia. and
though he is a little over 20, has had a
most successful career He inherits ca
pacity for teaching and executive ability.
His father was Francis Sampson, ID. ID,
a distinguished Presbyterian minister
professor In the Theological Seminary.
His grandfather was Richard Sampson,
OF Dover" one of the most celebrated
planters of his day. They came OF HUI
guenot stock. landholders In Goochland
since IT'S; descended, 1t Is said from
Richard Sampson, Bishop OF Chichester.
who went 10 France In Queen Mary's
cruel time Another ancestor suffered
then-John Rogers. the famous martyr
OF Smithield." His grandson. Giles
Rogers, came to Virginia I'm 1870 and his
son, John. married Mary Byrd. daughter
OF the first William Byrd ON his
mothers side Professor Sampson de-
sends from the Dudleys. Baidwins.
Evarts, Russells. and others OF the New
Haven Colony OF 1883. lie Is OF the same
Dudley blood with Justice Field. OF the
United States Supreme Court. and OF the
same Baldwin blood with Senator Daniel.
Of Virginia. Brownings Americans OF
Royal Descent" traces a double royal
lineage. through both father and mother.
back 10 Charlemagne and Alfred the
Great
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
persnnnIa and Hriefa.

Mrs. O'Nen. Of north Second street. stil
continues sick.
Mrs. w. T. Harwood and child left yes
terday to join her husband in Greensboro
n. C.
Mr.. c. II. Radcliffe left the city yes
| terday to visit Philadelphia and New
York.
Mrs. Henry Franklin, of north Eighth
street. who has been sick, is now con-
valescent.
Miss Juliet Collins, of Hagerstown, Nd,
IS the guest OF Mrs. A. Bierne Blair, No.
u east Franklin street.
Misses Sara and jamie Sims. of Halifax
county. are visiting their cousin, Miss
Emily Clark. llO north Fifth street
Mr.. Henry B. Grubbs has announced
himself a candidate for reelection as
Justice of the Peace in Monroe Ward
Rev. DR.. w. II. Whitsitt Of the semi
nary. made a fine address to the students
OF Richmond College yesterday morning.
The examinations of the Catholic
schools in the city conducted by Rev.
Fathers Waters and Carne will conclude
this week.
Misses Louise Waller and Rebecca
Martin, who have been visiting the Misses
Edwards. at log west Grace street, left
for their home yesterday morning.
Hazel Xix, the little daughter Of Mrs.
Cora Fix, whose foot was amputated
some days ago at the Retreat for the
Sick, is reported as doing nicely, and on
the road TO recovery.
Very Rev. ]. S. NJ. Lynch, D. D.. IL. D..
Of Utica, n. Y, and Rev. j. f. Mullany,
of St. John the Baptist church, Syracuse,
n. Y, were in the city last week, and
the guests of Right Rev. A. Van De
Vyver
Mrs. Madison, sister Of Mr.. Antoni
Grifigna, is rapidly recovering at his
residence, on Thirtieth street between
Leigh and Clay, from severe attack OF
sciatica, under the sklful attendance of
DR.. Ramon Garcin.
Hon. c. It. Bland, G. I. G., Of the
Grand Lodge. knights of Pythias, of Vir-
ginia. has accepted an invitation from
Syracuse Lodge, No. s, K. OF p. to de-
liver an address on Pythianism before the
lodge tomorrow night.
Mrs William II. Clarke. Of S2O6 east
Broad street, returned home on yesterday,
after spending the week with her 1ather'
T. I. Carter, who has been III with the
grip. He is now rapidly improving, under
DR.. Collinss treatment.
Mr.. Edward Tyler, who has been visit
ing his father, the Governor, returned
10 his home at Belle Hampton yesterday
accompanied by his brother, Mr. 5. Heth
Tyler. The latter will remain several
DAYS attendingNto legal business.
The meetings at Pine-Street church,
under the very acceptable preaching of
Rev. c. w. Duke of Berkeley. Va, have
been attended with overlooking congre-
cations. and about forty confessions have
been made. The meetings will continue
this week, Mr.. Duke preaching from
night to night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
MIR. BAILEY COMING,
no SPEAK IN HALL OF THE HOUSE
TUESDAY NIGHT.
PROVISIONS FOR THE PUBLIC.
The Floor WIN be Reserved for
heeislators, Hut visitors WIN he
Accommodated sn the Galleries
and without the Railing.

Hon. Joseph W. Bailey member OF
Congress from Texas. and tho acknow-
lodged leader OF the Democratic forces
In the lower branch OF the nations iesis-
Iativo body will speak before the mem
bers OF the General Assembly Of Virginia
in the Hail Of tho House OF Delegates
Tuesday evening at O'Clock.
Mr.. Bailey comes here by special inVi-
tation OF tho General Assembly, the inNi-
tation having been communicated TO MN
in letter from committee composed
Of Messrs. Pitcher. Cooke, Barley, Flood
and Boyxin. A prompt acceptance OF the
invitation was received from Mr.. Bailey
The committee, as soon as they re-
ceived the reply. went in search OF nan
They asked for the use Of the Resimen'ai
Armory, but there was some hesi'ai"y
on the part Of tho city officials in grant
ing the use Of this building and II was
decided 10 recommend that the ADDRESS
be delivered In the Hall OF the House oi
Delegates. To this end Mr.. Pitcher chair-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
COUNCIL OF STATE IN SESSION.
Lease OF the Atlantic and North
Carolina Railway Considered.

RALEIGH, N. c., February l9.-(Spe-
cial)-The Council Of State held very
important session to-day. 1t considered
leasing the Atlantic and North Carolina
railway. 1t is well understood that the
Southern railway desires to lease. Mem
bers of the council are extraordinarily
reticent The proposition the southern
makes Is that it will take the road at a
good rental and put it in frst-class con-
dition, provided the Governor and Railway
Commission, or rather the new members
of the latter. cease their war for lower
passenger rates, which appears TO be par
ticularly directed against the Southern.
The Atlantic and North Carolina railway
is much run down, with some bridges not
at all modern and unfit for heavy traffic,
and it's dividends have been paid at the
expense OF it's equipment. IL is said the
Governor is very anxious TO know the
attitude of Caldwell and Pearson, OF the
Railway Commission, as TO stopping the
rate war as they constitute the majority
of the commission. There was a con-
ference Of the commissioners this morn
ing. The commission meets again Mon
day. and so, it is alleged, Will the Coun-
Gil of State.
Il. II. Meadows, director OF the At
lantic and North Carolina railway has
resigned. The Governor declines 10 give
out Meadows's letter, but IL was dated
prior TO the dismissal Of Robert Hancock
as president Meadows was one of Han
cocks supporters. 1t is further learned
that next Tuesday when the directors
meet they will not elect a successor to
Meadows; neither will they elect any one
president before September, but S. l.. Din
will act as president.
NOT IN FAVOR OF FUSION.
In the course of conversations with
many Democrats here no trace OF any
sentiment in favor Of fusion can be found.
The condemnation Of Senator Butler is
general.
II is an assured fact that the directors
of the Atlantic and North Carolina rail-
way will next Tuesday Gust Hancock as
president. He may get two votes. but
even this is hardly regarded as probable.
There will no doubt be mandamus pro-
ceedings injunctions. &C.. at once. as he
is determined to gold on.
Simmons, Pou a Ward to-day as at
torneys brought suit I'm behalf OF j. b.
Fortune, Clerk OF the United States Dis
trict Court, and others. against tho Mu-
Fund Life-Insurance Com
complaint, has arbitrarily raised" the
ages OF policy-holders. In Fortunes case
making Il appear that when he insured
he was 50. when he was only 80. The
suits are on the line OF those recently
brought In Virginia.
At the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
DEATHS.

CLATOR-DieG. at HIS residence. No.
612 east Byrd street, Friday evening.
at 800 O'clock. WILLIAM CI4ATOR, IN
the 55th year Of his age.
Funeral will take place from his late
residence SUNDAY at o'clock p. ~ In
terment at Shockoe Cemetery.
Haverhill (Mass.) papers please copy.
HOOKER.-Died at the Retreat for the
Sick. Friday morning. February IS, 1895,
at 10 o'clock, GERALD STEWART
HOOKER aged l6 years and / month;
son of Edward Z. and Bessie Stewart
Hooker
Funeral services will occur az the resi-
dence, No. 2O7 north Sixth street. SUN
DAY AFTERNOON. at half-past
o'clock. Interment at Hollywood Gene
terry. ~
WERNER. IN WILLIAMSBURG
February 18th, CHARLES w. WERNER
I'm the Goth year OF his age.
The funeral will take place from 81
Johns German Lutheran church THIS
Sunday EVENING at $50. Friends are
invited 10 attend.
Santa Cruz papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
MARnIEp IN sT. LOUIS.
A virginia Gentleman Captures
Handsome Missouri Bride.

The ST. Louis papers contain interesting
accounts OF the wedding in that city oi
Mr.. pannIu Rucker. OF Martinsville, va
and Miss Frankie Stevens. an accom-
plishcd and beautiful belle, and the only
child OF Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Stevens OF
st. Louis.
one of them, in its account OF the wed
ding. SAYS:
parlor with her father, being preceded py
her maid OF honor. Miss Marie Josephine
lee and her three bridesmaids, Misses
Sua Rucker. OF Virginia, and Amelie and
Elorence McAlister. OF 81. Louis. MT.
Banks Rucker, brother OF the groom, act
ed as best man. Three young gentlemen
Messrs. Robert Woods, ed. Wray' ana
Tom Rodgers. Informed a lane Tor the
bridal procession by means or ropes OF
smilax threaded with white roses, instead
OF the usual white ribbon. A canopy or
white and pink roses was erected AT the
north end OF the salon, and here the
bridal party stood The doors were draped
an strands OF smilax and roses, and every
where the decoration OF pink and white
roses was carried out In the house decora-
ton. The fair young bride wore a most
beautiful gown OF white duchess satin, the
skirt rufied in tulle and the waist trim
med with a bertha of elegant duchess
point The sleeves were OF white tuile'
unlined. and there were sprays OF orange
blossoms on the bodice.
"The bouquet was of lilies Of the valley.
Each OF the bridesmaids wore a gold
bracelet, the brides gift, and gowns OF
white organdle, with Valenciennes-lace IN
settings The corsages were high ana shlr-
red. with bands Of lace, shirred sleeves,
and organdie sashes. Each had shower
bouquet Of deep pink carnations. Mrs.
Stevens looked regal in a gray popln'
trimmed in white Liberty silk and point
lace. Mrs. Green Penn, Of Danville, va
wore an elegant dahlia-colored MORE
gown. with garniture of lace, and her
bridal pearls Mr.. and Mrs. Rucker le1t
the same evening for New York, and VIII
20 from there to their home, in Martins
Vile. Va"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
WHEAT on A BOOM.
May Option Reaches S1.O3, Highest
of the Season.

Oh the season.
CHICAGO, February i9.-For about
thirty minutes to-day the wheat marker
was the scene OF more excitement than
has been witnessed since the bun cam.
paign in wheat started, months ago. May
wheat at one time sold at a.O9. the biph.
est point reached during the recent De-
cember squeeze, and an advance OF 9 ID
cents over yesterdays fig1re
July showed equal strength bringing
81 Ia when May was at it's highest point.
The market was strong from the start
on confirmation of the reported sales in
Europe Of 100000 bushels Of Letter ;
wheat, and on reports Of the shipment
of 100000 bushels Of Letter wheat az Du-
luth. all rail, to the seaboard. About an
hour from the close an attempt TO pro-
tect weekly calls brought out the fact
that the market was practically bare OF
offerings Prices began 10 advance rapid
ly under anxious bidding.
At the same time Allen e. Grier. lei.
ter's brokers, crowded July Calls Tor
margins came in, and the pit from a
condition Of comparative quiet became a
perfect bedlam. II was impossible 70 buy
wheat. and prices jumped half cent al
a time as shorts tried TO cover. AT the
top longs realized heavily and prices
broke sharply, but shorts had been so
thoroughly frightened that fluctuations
were rapid ana violent TO the close Nav
wound up at s1.06 bid. an advance for
the day Of 21-2 cents. July closed II
cents higher, at 81 1-S cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
VALUABLE BARN BURNED.
Supposed to Have Been Set Afre by
NEGRO Youth.

~ NCkEO
SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., February
19.-(SpeclaL)-Tw nights ago a barn was
burned on the farm Of Judge Walter
Clark, on Roanoke river. A colored boy,
named Madison Washington, had some
words in the afternoon with Mr.. Moore,
the manager of the farm, and about 8
o'clock the barn was set on fire. Mr.
Moore saw some one running away from
the burning building. and pursued him
on horse. 1t proved to be the same boy
with whom Mr.. Moore had had some
words. On being told to stop he said
he had done nothing and would not stop.
He bounded away and escaped. The barn
was a total loss, with farming imple-
ments and about half the long feed raised
on the farm.
The Town Commissioners have taken
steps to open streets to the site of the
tobacco market, just out Of the present
corporate limit of the town, and have
contracted to have trees planted along
the street leading to the site of the build
ing.
There seems to be a growing demand
for real estate here.
Daniel Webb. the desperate captured
near this city a few days ago, has been
carried to Edenton.
Mrs. j. b. Brenn, OF Virginia, Is on
visit here.
Mrs H. G. Jones, Of Lumberton, is here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
Several Estates I'm Prince Edward
Sold-COunty Items.

GREEN BAY, VA, February 1s.-(Spe-
ciaL)-SeveraI real estate deals have been
recently made in this section Judge
watkins having SOLD a small farm near
mere 10 -. H. hlsley, or Philadelphia.
Mr. Risley Is in the real estate business.
and sold the farm bought of Judge Wat
kins to Jessie C. Pratt, OF New Jersey.
Mr.. Pratt drove from Philadelphia here
In a buggy, making the trip in two weeks.
Mr.. Joseph smith sofa a farm, contain
ing 292 acres. belonging to Mrs. Ellen
Johnson. TO a party at Asheville. N. c.
Mr.. Stephen ID. Farrar, Of Amelia
courthouse, was mere as counsel for the
southern railway Company In a case
tried m the Magistrates Court.
Mr. Thomas j. Garden, superintendent
OF Schools or this county, is writing
quite an interesting little book, having
Tor his subject MANS Ever Faithful
rr1end-the Dog" We learn that one OF
his friends I'm this section has forwarded
him twelve pages, giving history or
the faitnIuIness or TINS animal.
Tne Scnooi board or this district win
meet one day next week TO determine
another month.
Mrs. Mabel Gentry, OF Greensboro, N.
c., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Cattee
Jefrress.
Mr.. X. z. Puryear Of Richmond. was
In the village this week.
Mr. u. II. stokes. VINO has been quite
Ill for the past two weeks. is now con-
VaIescenr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
Iege last evening A. r. Cohocn won the
orators medal In the annual contest.
THE TEACHERS ASSEMBLY.

The IEAChEho AD5EmDifis
The Executive Committee Of the North
Carolina Teachers Assembly, composed
OF Thompson, OF Statewide; Grimsley
and Graham, Of Charlotte; Ragsdale and
Gulley, OF Wake Forest, and Flowers, OF
Trinity, met here this afternoon, accepted
the resignation of G. J. Parker as secre-
tary, and elected w. T. Whitsett to that
position.
The clerks in the office Of the Revenue
Collector here to-day sent to New YORK 70
ex-Judge It. B. Womack, who was CHIEF
clerk under Collector Simmons, a very
handsome bicycle.
There were rumors last night Of some
sort Of a sensation regarding the Railway
Commission, but they did not materialize-
The commission held a brief session To-
day. but discussed only minor matters.
The next session Of the commission VIII
be held March 18th. At that time an Ell
fort will be made to reduce very con-
siderablv the express rates on fresh FISH
from Morehead City, and no doubt other
points, to the interior of the State and to
point outside the state. One Of the com
mssloners says the rates are now so
high as to double the price OF fish IN the
western part of the State. The complaints
OF preference for Richmond and Norfolk
as against Wilmington regarding ship
ments OF molasses TO points in the in
terror of North Carolina will also be In
vestigated, the claim being that the
freight discrimination is glaringly great.
The Supreme Court will devote next
week to the hearing of appeals from the
Third District. The docket like nearly
all during the present term, is very light.
Railway Commissioner Abbott has
proved his point that one commissioner
can Issue subpoenas for witnesses. The
commission. while discharging the wit
nesses he summoned, allows them per
diem and mileage.
The Wilbur Opera Company has given
a most delightful series of operate per-
formances here this week.
THEY DID NOT TESTIFY.
There was general disappointment yes
terday at the refusal of the new Railway
Commission to put Major James w. Will
son and II. A. Page on the witness-stand.
The latter would have testified that ne
had heard that Governor Russell had said
he proposed to crush 90 the wall the
Southern railway and Vice-President A.
b. Andrews.
A circular was to-day sent out notify
ing the State Guard that I'm future uni
forms will be issued made-up; that by or
der Of the Secretary of War cloth and
unmade clothing are no longer issued TO
the militia.