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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04

amount Of money received by them for
services, not included in general sala-
ries They have responded TO the re-
quest and the Finance Committee will
possibly have everything in readiness to
hnish their work this evening.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. w. Il. jenkins. of Atlanta, Ga, is
in the city visiting his friends
Mr.. George T. Pleas9nts Is quite Ill at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Priddy,
10 Porter street.
Mr.. John A. Lester has returned from
Staunton, where he has been i'm attend
ance on the Grand Lodge of knights
Of Honor.
Manchester Lodge, No. II, A. f. and
A. NJ. will meet in the Masonic Temple
tomorrow night at 1880 o'clock. This
is the regular communication.
The Manchester Auxiliary visited the
Old Dominion Hospital Wednesday in
body. There were nineteen ladies pres
ent, who were headed by their president,
Mrs. r. A. Davidson, They visited every
portion Of the building, and came away
very much pleased with their trip.
Cyrus Woodbridge, a colored man. came
TO the station-house last night and re-
ported that a man. or somebody, he
didn't know who, had broken in through
the window of his house and stolen
number of articles. among which were
a watch and two revolvers. The police
are looking the matter up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, March 3. 1898.
Private sales to-day were as follows
Wrappers, % hogsheads filters, 10 hogs
heads; smokers. II hogsheads leaf dark.
% hogsheads; Tugs, hogsheads; scrap, ~
hcgsheads. Total number OF hogshe91s
sold l0S.
United States internal-revenue collec-
lions for the city OF Richmond. Va, to-
day were: Tobacco, s2.OZ7.SS: cigars and
cigarettes. sll,J7.6G Total. ylS.ss5.5.
Sales OF new dark loose leaf on the
Richmond breaks to-day were: Stonewall
Warehouse sold $40 pounds-highest
price. $3.50; Shockoe Warehouse sold 23i5
pounds-highest price. 1925: Crenshaw's
Warehouse sold lS,l6O pounds-highest
price. sl3. Total number OF pounds sold.
2S,T5-highest price. $3.50.
Highest floor averages to-day: stone
wall Warehouse, 1856; Crenshaw's, 800;
Shockoe not reported.
At Stonewali Warehouse to-day George
NJ Andrews. of Caroline county. sold lO5
pounds al Ni.50: j. L. BARLOW. OF Caroline
county. sold 20 pounds at $l5.25;. j. IL.
Parr OF Caroline county. sold lis pounds
at $50 and $50 pounds at $3.50; j. n. Glib
son. OF Caroline county. sold 4z5 pounds
at {6.25 $40 pounds at sf1.50. and 40 pounds
at 81; james Vaughan. OF Caroline eoun-
~. sold Us pounds at $50; William j..
Cecil. OF Caroline county, sold 30 pounds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
NEW BUILDINGS IN WILLIAMSBURG
Many Houses 20 He Erected-PeOpIe
In Town.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. March B.
(special.)A leading businessman stated
to-day TO the Dispatch correspondent
that contracts have recently been let for
the erection Of sixteen residences IN
different parts of our town. and in what
is known as West williamsburg. The
buildings will all be OF nice size. neat.
and well arranged. and will be occupied
J as soon as completed. Work will com
mence on the new building of the PENN
sua Bank some time this month, but cer-
tainly not later than the lst of April.
The members of the Norfolk and VII
liamsburg branches of the Association
for the Preservation of Virginia Anti
quities have decided to run an OK
cursion TO this place in the near future.
taking in Norfolk, Hampton. and New
port News. The proceeds will be used In
further preserving from decay the many
relics of Colonial days in this neighbor-
hood.
The Kings Mill Land and Improve
ment Company, Of which DR.. a. |. Hoon,
OF Mercer Pa, Is secretary and treasurer,
has employed as their attorney here Mr..
Norvell l.. Henley a well known member
of our bar and son Of the late Judge X.
L. Henley, with whom he was associated
i'm the practice of law al the time of his
death.
Mr. and Mrs. F. II. Wakeman, from
New York, who have been guests at the
Inn for some time, left last evening Tor
Washington.
Lieutenant Rogers Gait. Of the navy,
WHO resides with his family here, Is in
Washington and will continue his trip
to New York before returning home.
Lieutenant Gait has not been ordered to
any ship, as rumored. but Is off for
few days on private business.
Mr. George Coleman returned last eve-
ming from Richmond. Mr.. Coleman Is
candidate for the position of SECRETARY
to the Board of Fisheries, recently
created by the Legislature. The appoint
ment will be made by the Governor.
DR.. George Richardson, from New Kent,
and Colonel FarinhOlt, from Baltimore
were here to-day, and met number of
their old friends.
w. II. Grugor. general passenger agent
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio, with head
quarters at Washington, has been here
quite frequently lately on business con-
nected with his department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
ent, $50 bates: sales, none: stock. 1881

nent. $50 bales; sales, none: stock. 1881
Totals to-day: Net receipts, is.2zs bales.
exports-to Great Britain. 1854 bales: TO
the Continent. ara bales; stock, I,f39.4Ss
bales. -
Consolidated Net receipts. 1851 bales:
exports--to Great Britain, 6sg72 bales: 10
France. 4o.i@ bales; to the Continent.
Totals since September list: Net re-
ceipts. 7.4o7: 437 bales; exports--to Great
Britain. 2,jss.7s5 bales: 20 France. 6ss. go
bales: TO the Continent. z52.s7t bales.
500 bales; March. ss.fi; April. sS.is: Msy.
G.1s; June. ss.2i July. 1924: August. sSz7.
September. 1913; October, &.f7: November
se.ie; December s6is; January. $500
NEW ORLEANS. March 3-Cotton--ru-
lures steady: sales. 1900 bales; March.
S.5S9s5.74: April. s57tas575: May, D.7sff
$50: June. S.SG$5.si July, s. T4ss IS:
August. IS. ssds5.90; September. s.s2Gss.ss:
October. s5.92ds5.93; November. s. g24fs59s:
December. S.s3ns5.si: January, ss.Tas5s a
NAvAL-sToRE MARKETS.
CHARLESTON, s. c.. March 2-Tur-
pentine-Firm: sales, none
Rosin--Firm and unchanged: sales,
none.
SAVANNAH. GA, March s---Splrits
Turpentine--Firm at 2ea37c.; sales. 30
casks at Ssc. and 81 casks at &c: re-
ceiuts. i67 casks.
Rosin-Firm; sales. s2i barrels; receipts.
LIE barrels. Quote: A. b. G. and -,
si25: f, $50; F. $. 35asi. 40; g.. 81. $50
81 50; II, sl.65: I. 81 .65: *. si.75: NJ. sf.sg;
n, 80; window-glass, S.o5; water white.
$3.50
WILMINGTON, N. C.. March 3.--Tur-
pentine-Firm at S1-2aS6c.; receipts. y
casks.
barrels.
Crude Turpentine--a.5o and 81: re-
Tar-steady at &C.: receipts. 300 bar
rels.
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
NORFOLK. VA. March 3.-(Speciai.l--
Peanuts-Fancy, 5-Sn2 Sac: strictly
prime. lie. prime. 2d2 l-4c.; common.
1m1 1-ic.: Spanish. 55c.
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
PETERSBURG. van March 3.--(Spes
ciaL)-Market Arm: Virginias. SIC. for
good lots; Spanish firm at sc.
PETERSBURG COTTON MARKET.
PETERSBURG, VA, March 3.--(Spc-
cial.) at 5 7-sc. for good
lots.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
NR. ]. W. CRAIG DEAD.
THIS wELL-KNowN GENTLEMAN
PASSES AWAY IN MANCHESTER.
REV. WILLIAM E. HURT RESIGNS.
rsstor Of stoclSton-Strect baptist
church Tenders His Resignation TO
Accent Cali TO Boydson-Mrs. Me-
cam Dead-TalIs of Rctrenchment.

Nh James w. Craig, for nearly n
o.,rtcr OF a century the toll collector on
,,.vo's bridge died at li:45 O'clock yes
..rsav morning, at his residence. Perry
and Fifteenth streets, this city. Mr..
craig has been IN bad health FOR some
months. but no one, until a few days
eco. thought tho end was so near. lie
r.B tho jaundlce and complications OF
ere liver, and while until only a short
,,r1r ago he was able 10 go out. towards
.rs last ne was great sufferer. His
rbrslclan. DR.. Thomas z. Mathews, was
constantly with him. but disease had
..rr.ed him beyond the reach OF medical
ski. For two days he sank gradually.
and Il was plain that life was passing
away. Wednesday his two sons, who
lived az distance, were summoned.
when ne breathed his last every mem
r.r Of his family was at the bedside.
He leaves a wife, four sons-Aiessrs.
T. samuel Craig. of Newport News
s.sphen c. Craig, of Old Sweet Springs.
Va. and O. u. and leslie T., OF this city
and ono daughter-Niss Nellie Craig
Tho funeral arrangements have not
v. been completed, but IL Is probable
.sat the interment will take place sun
fay afternoon. with services at the
grave.
SKETCH OF MIR. CRAIG.
Deceased was in the 5Sth year Of his
age. There were few persons in either
city who are on the streets that did
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
An Evening i'm Lullaby Land.

An evening in Lullaby Land. given by
the All Saints Quartette, will be the at
traction at the First Baptist church to-
night The following attractive pro-
gramme has been arranged: Quartette-
a. Eventide (AbD; b. o. Hush Thee, My
Baby (Sullvan) Solo tenor-Twllight
Lullaby, c. MawsOn Marks. Reading,
with quartette, japanese Lullaby, Morse
Lullaby Eugene Field) Solo contralto-
My Little Love HawleyD Trio-Twi-
light (AbD. Mrs. ]. r. Durrett, Mrs. Con
way H. Gordon, and Miss Nellie McC.
Rogers. Reading, selected. Quartette-
Good Night, Beloved CPinsuti) Solo sopra-
no-Slumber Song (Gerret Smith) Even
tide Hymns-a. Abide With Me; b. Lead
Kindly Light. Solo baritone-Lullaby
Dennee) Reading, with quartette-ln
the Twilight eugene FieldD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
Funeral of MIR. william Muse.

ROCKY MOUNT, n. c.. March 3.-(Spe-
ciaI )-To-day. at the Episcopal church.
Rev. Mr.. McKensie officiating, funeral
services were held over the remains of
Mr. William Muse. Jr.. after which the
body was taken on the Atlantic-Coast
Line to the family plot in Maplewood
Cemetery. Wilson, n. c. The floral offer
ings. contributed by the teachers and
pupils of the University School, who at
tended in body, were profuse and beau
tiful, and attest the esteem and affection
In which the lamented youth was held.
Much sympathy is expressed for the be-
reaVed family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
Mrs MARIETTA PARKER DEAD.
A. w. Meyer Shot i'm Newport News
wednesday, Night.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March -
Especially Mrs. Henrietta Parker wife OF
MIR. II. f. Parker, general agent of the
chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
here died suddenly at her residence on
rwenty-seventh street, late last night,
aged 20 years. For the past two years
NJ parker had been sufferer from
Brghts disease but last night she seem
"a 10 he IN good health. and was sitting
In her parlor conversing with members
~ her family. Suddenly she was taken
an expiring few moments ia,er. ane
funeral will take place from ~. au,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
at SIS; Annie jackson, OF Caroline county.

at SIS; Annie Jackson, OF Corohne connty'
sold ~ pounds at SOD - =.
AT crenshaw's Warehouse to-day r. ~.
Rigsbv. OF Louisa county, sold Ng POUNDS
at T75 and s6s pounds at sio.I5: ~,
Scott. of Powhatan county SOLD l,36s
pounds M sg and 10 pounds at 81; George
". Adkins. Of King and Queen county,
sold 2s5 pounds at $50, n0 pounds az 70,
70 pounds al 49, 100 pounds at $i2.D, ana
W pounds at Sl3
There was a very gooo sale vi Dl,snss
are satisfactory.
Prospects for good breaks OF dark loose
leaf tomorrow (FridayD, March =: l&s:
MIR. T.. -. Christian, or the T.. boriilaro
Company. New York, was visitor to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
Judge Hughes,s Latest omciaI Acts.

Judge Hughes was in the city yester-
day for the purpose of transacting any
business that might arise before his resig-
nation goes into effect to-day. Until his
successor is duly appointed all business
OF a pressing nature will receive his atten-
ton.
Judge Hughes invited Judge Waddill to
a conference in his chambers, and the two
gentlemen were closeted for some con-
siderable time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
To Help the INDECENT Family.

The charitably inclined, who desire 10
render assistance to the INDECENT family
Of Fielding Cartwright, of No. 445 north
Eighteenth street, will meet at No. 9Ol
north Twenty-flfth street tonight at $50
o'clock, where Mr.. w. r. Davenport will
receive donations for the family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04

shows the state Of your feelings and the
state of year health as wen. Impure
blood makes itself apparent in a pale,
sallow complexion, pimpies and skin
eruptIons. II you are feeling weak and
wornout and do not have healthy APP
pearance, you will derive great benefit
from taking that invigorating stlmuiant,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

FIChmOnu, va, March 3, 1888.
Quotations: Wheat--Longberry 81 TO
$.O2, mixed. 99c. TO sl.O2: snortberry CSC.
to $l.O2. No. red. SlO2. Corn-Virginia
white, bag lots, 30 10 SIC; No. 2 white.
36 IL TO SIC; No. white. 90 to 36 1-2c !;
No. mixed. &c.. No. s mixed, 30 lie
winter-seed, 80 10 40c. Rye-No. 2, 81 to
Csc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND. MARCH 3, 1893.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves, Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers; Virginia
Navigation Company.
steamer Yemassee. O'Neil. Philadei-
phia. merchandise and passengers; clyde
Line.
PORT OF BERMUDA HUNDRED, Vas
MARCH 3. 1898.
(By teiegraph.)
ARRIVED.
Schooner Charles I. Strand. Marshall,
DEPARTURE,
Schooner f.. j. Hamilton, Crowley:
loaded with wood and lumber, for New
York.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. MICH 4
(By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamer Chickahominy, London.
Steamer St. Marnoch, Antwerp.
steamer Shawmet Boston.
Schooner Stella b. Kaplan. Boston.
Barge Brooklyn. New York
Barge General Knox. Providence.
SAILED.
Schooner Cora c. Meader, Norfolk.
Schooner Carrie, Claremont.a
schooner MoOre' Iihhei ioihs' tN'~
folk.
Barge Solitaire, Providence.
Barge Astoria, Providence.
PORT OF WEST POINT. MARCH 8.
(By telegraph.)
ARRIVED
Steamship Accomack. Thompson. Nor
folk; passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Accomack. Thompson, Nor
folk; passengers and general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey,

which will purify your blood, quicken
your circulation, build up your system,
and give you new life. 1t promotes d.
gestlon. cures constipation and dyspepsia,
and arouses the glow of health in every
part Of the body. Try IT.
Sold by all grocers and druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
RICHMOND STOCK MAx<sr.

SALEs.--yirginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Compsny-10 shares at 35; Virginia-C arolina
Chemical prefd-l0 shares at 1854; Virginia.
Carolina Chemical common-lS shares at 1854.
CONVENIENT 5 ijU1GrtsS Bid. Asked.
ITnited "a 1907
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
SKETCH OF MIR. CRAIG.

Deceased was IN the 5Sth year Of his
axe. There were few persons i'm either
CITY who are ON the streets that did
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04
THE COTTON MARKETS.


LIVERPOOL. March 81 Z. Moot.
ton-Spot. good business done; prices
steady: American middling fair, 37-Sc.
good middling. 5-Sd.; American m.ddlng,
z 15~S2d.; low middling 3 ll-32d.: good
ordinary. S-lGd.; ordinary, Sd. The sales
of the day were 1900 bales, OF which zoo
were for speculation and export. and in
cluded II, 800 American; receipts, 10. i0t
bales-all American.
Futures opened quiet. with a moderate
demand and closed steady; American
middling. low middling clause; March,
3 25-64ft3 26-6id.. sellers; March and April,
E-Gin3 26-G4d. sellers; April and May,
25-6in3 26-6id.. sellers May and June,
z 2j-G4d, value. June and July. 2j-6iT
26-64d. buyers: July and August. 3 25-6ief
3 26-G4d. buyers: August and September.
25-G4d3 26-Gid., sellers; September ard
October, 25-6Id.. sellers; October and
November. 2i-6id. November and De-
cember. 3 2t-6id.. sellers: December and
January, 3 2i-64d.. sellers
Futures closed quiet and steady; sales.
III 100 bales: March. s6li: April, Sii:
May, s6.l7; June, se.i9: July. sG22: August.
Sc "a; September. 1918: October. s6i7: Mo-
vember, @.l6; December $6r; January.
$3.50.
Spot cotton closed dull midding pp-
lands. 5-lec.: rliddlIng Gulf, s-isc.
sales. none.
NEW YORK. March s-cot.on--Dull;
middling, 5-l6c.: net receipts. sos bales,
gross. l.ii2 bales; expcrts-to the Cont
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-04

Cash quotations were as follows: No;
2 yellow corn, 20 j-Sc. Flour dull. NO. 2
spring wheat. 93n95c.; No. spring wheat,
93dS9c.; No. red. $l.O5 l-2aSl.O5 "a. No.
2 corn, % 5-Sc. No. 2 oats. 70 3-ic.; NO. 2
white, {. o. b.. % 3-4N3O lie; No. 3
white, % l-2n29c. No. 2 rye, soc. No. 2
barley, 81 l-2a3Oc. No. / faxseed $i.4 H.
new, sl.25 l-2. Prime timothy seed, $3.50
S2.971-2 Mess pork. per barrel, $1,000
$lO6j. Lard, per 100 pounds, @2 la
s5.s5 Short-rib sides 0oose). $5l0a$5. ~.
Dry-salted shoulders boxed, 43-4a5c.
Short clear sides boxed. s5.+0nS go.
Whiskey. dlstillers' finished goods, per
gallon. $l1s i-2. Sugar. cut loaf. UNI
changed. Butter firm; creamery, l3d2Oc.;
dairy, llmlSc. Cheese quiet at @IS lie.
Eggs steady; fresh, l2c.
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI. o., March S.-Flour-
Firm.
Wheat-Nomlnal; No. red. CSC
Corn--(uiet and firm; No. mixed,
81 1-2n3l 3-4c.
Oats-Firm; No. mixed, 2Sa2s Lie.
Rye-Firm; No. 2, 4Jc.
Lard Firmer at $40.
Bulk Meats--f'irm at $40
Bacon-Firm mt $3.50
Whskey-Sl.20.
Butter-Firm.
Sugar-Steady.
Eggs-Steady at 10 l-2c.
CnceSp-Steady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

front north this winter. but there are
ex-Klondke miners now In New York
who say she was not by any mans.
The woman who was really second 10
return from the hlondike. they say
passed through New York on the way
10 England not many weeks ago. She
had been north for nearly year and
had gold dust worth 100000 and over In
her possession. which she was going 20
have turned into coin in London. Be-
sides she had assignments and deeds
Of claims showing pay Dirt worth at
least $4,000. She was a very handsome
woman and she had no intention Of go
ing back to the Yukon region. She meant
20 live In Europe all the rest OF her life
and she thought it not impossible. she
told member OF the New York KiOndlkc
colony, that her wealth might enable her
TO marry well in England
Meanwhile the Kiondike fever is erad-
ually increasing among New Workers
and large number OF prospectors viii
undoubtedly 80 20 the fields from this
town during the coming year. Men who
have recently returned from Alaska. or
by reason Of previous visits there. are
overwhelmed by questions and couTtesies
and invitations 20 drink. Farewell din
ners 10 prospective Klondikers. too. are
frequently heard Of and II Is reported
from the shops where such things are
sold that the goOd-luck pins made Of real
four-leaved cloyers. preserved between
pieces Of glass. are selling better than
ever before. TO be given TO departing
Klondlke prospectors and worn By them
FOR luck in the north.
OSBORN SPENCER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

bad girl al all. don't consider that ac-
cordinx TO her opportunities she was any
more Of q nirt than the rest Of them
but her opportunities were large. apH
with q feminine lack OF clemency enc
made the most OF them neither glNlny
nor asking nor receiving quarter.
THAT poor Drixie made q pitiable spec
tacie OF himself and furnished tho
local eosslps with plenty Of choice ma
terial. must be conceded. Ultimately
he made himself n nuisance end had
10 be snubbed. All through the ran no
took Miss Stella cut driving as oiten
a. she would consent 10 so. and TOT
time she found the brown country roads.
winding amid wooded hills aglow win
the rich frlit-tints Of the ripenng leaves
exceedingly anuring. and often thrilled
Drixie's heart with her EXPLANATIONS OF
delight. After the snow came they had
q slelgh-ride or two, but now, although
she found keen pleasure in the crisp mu-
sic Of the runners and the CLEAN OF the
fsathcfy crystals that hoatcd down
through the air and filled the fields,
stolla's manner was growing az cold as
the winter air. and DriXie's sensitive
heart got a chill He continued, never
theloss. 10 janels the doorbeli OF her
uncles dwelling with undated persist
ency. more and more frequently finding
the young lady out.
Finally. he took advantage Of Saint
Valentines day-very cleverly, as no
fancled-to send her present, trim
ket OF considerable value, along with one
Of those deliberately inartistic sentiment
tai valentines which are exposed for sale
side by side with revolving caricatures
In village shops. Ills present was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Temperance on the Ton, nr Plan.

a temperance society on the tontine
plan. CO imposed OF gold cure graduates.
hard drinkers who have now sworn OF,
and men who have spent years In sc-
curing a red color On their noses. has
been formed IN a Minnesota town. to
continue for a year. II began business
on New Years day with about hfty mem
beers. The Tontine Temperance Associa-
ton is the name OF the organization
though Il Is not formed 10 aid the tenn
perance cause. On Jan. ! all persons
who had decided TO Join the association
paid 3 Into It's treasury. there being
regularly accredited Treasurer. Three
months later all those members who
have RETAINED from drinking lntoxicants
during the ninety days since jan ! will
pay another s. into the treasury. and
the remainder will be dropped. On
July ! the remaining abstainers will
each contribute another 8 to the organi-
cation. and as before. all who have not
refrained nom looking on the cup in
the interim will lose their investments
and their membership. A fourth pay
ment By the faithful will occur on Oct.
/ and another wedding out OF the ranks.
On Jan. l. 1899. will be last wedding
out, and division OF the proceeds by
those who have continued stedfast unto
the end. No man Is eligible 10 member
shin who has NOT been l confirmed
drinkcr. Citizens o. WsfaSha think the
q nj. pot viii no distributed I'm a very
narrow circle at the end OF the allotted
time.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Pioneer Women in journalism.

OF the thirty-seven newspapers IN the
American colonies at the time OF tho Rev
olution, several we're owned and man.
aged by women.
The first newspaper published in Rhode
Island was owned and edited by Mrs.
Anna Franklin and established in 1882.
She and her two daughters wrote the
Items and set the type. and their servants
worked the printing press. For her
Quickness ana correctness Mrs Franklin
was appointed printer 10 the colony sup
plying pamphlets 10 the colonial officers.
In l772 Clementine Reid was publishing
a paper in Virginia called the Virginia
Gazette. favoring the colonial cause and
greatly offending the Royalists, two years
later Mrs. H. Boyle started a paper UNI
der the same name. advocating the cause
of the crown. Both were published a,
Williamsburg and both were short-lived.
In l7sS Elizabeth Timothy started a pa
per in Charleston, s. Q. After the Revo-
LUTON Anna Timothy became its editor
and was appointed State printer, which
position she held for seventeen years.
About the same time Mary Crouch started
q paper In Charleston Ia vigorous opposi-
ton "a the Stamp act, She aflcrwarl
moved II % Salem, Mass. and continued
It's publication for many years.-Boston
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