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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
DUBLIC SALE OF THE PROPER
u TY AND FRANCHISES OF TIE RIYAN-


MA NAVIGATION COMPAEY.--Th un-
dersigned special commissioners, named
in the decree OF F1uyanna Circuit Court,
entered at the September term, 1896, and
the April term, 1897 in the chanceTy
cause OF John A. Walker, who sues for.
&C.. vs.. the Riyanna Navigation Com
pany and others. will offer for sale, At
public auction, I'm front OF the court
house OF Albsmnrle county, at CharlOttes-
vile, Va, at Y o'clock NJ, on
THURSDAY. MARCH o. 1899.
all the WORKS. PROPERTY, AND
FRANCHISES OF the said Rivanna Navi-
CATION Company chartered by the Gene
raj Assembly OF Virgins including all
It's real estate, easements, rights, dams.
water privileges. sites, and rents, together
with all its fixtures. rights of way, and
improvements extending from a point
on the Riyanna river. near Charlottesville,
Va. down said river 10 it's mouth AT CO.
lumbia. A detailed statement OF the pro-
perty improvements. rights, &c, IS shown
in the papers or the said cause, and a
map ana description OF said river taken
from the records Of the Board OF Public
Office OF the undersigned J. q. Moon.
TERMS: Cash as 10 10 per cent. OF the
purchase money and the balance in FIVE
equal annual instruments, counting from
the day OF sale. and carrying Interest
from that day, and secured by the bonds
OF the purchaser. with good personal se-
curity, homestead waived and title re-
tanned as ultimate security. or personal
security dispensed with II one-third the
purchase be paid in cash.
A. A. GRAY.
Palmyra, Va.
JOHN h. MOON,
Charlottesville, Va
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George w. Mayo, Auctloneer,
900 east Broad street

ATTHE REQUEST OF PARTIES
"A LEAVING CITY, l WILL SELL AT MY
auction store, between the hours OF IL
and ~ NJ. on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER ETH;
a lot Of the finest and handsomest Fur
niture In the city. embracing heavy and
massive Brass Bedstead, original cost OF
which was SIPS; costly Bedroom Set, OF
Bird's-Eye Maple, including Chinonniere
Lady's Cherry Desk, Damask Couch, oak
Mahogany, and Onyx Tables; Oak
and Mahogany Chairs and Rockers. Hang
ing and Mantel Clocks, large Velvet Rug
expensive Paintings, Pictures, and other
articles. GEORGE w. MAYO,
&c II Auctionesr
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EnR RENT.
FOR RENT,

ROOMS FOR RENT AT &j FAs {.
Main street. at low price. Any . ln9v'
of rooms, 70 suit tenant &c L-Ll-
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FOR RENT-REDUCED.

No. 9 NORTH SIXTH STREET; Il
rooms-6-room kitchen.
No. 12l west Cary street; z rooms.
No. 1918 west Broad street rooms
No. 1919 west Broad street roo1l's'
II. J.. CABELL,
de HIT north Tenth street.
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FOR SALE. PRIyATEI.Y,

THE GRAcE-sTREET BAPTIST Ia
BERNACLE, corner of Grace and Beivi-
dere streets. containing more than sixty
thousand feet OF good building lumber.
sash, doors, Sc, and s. squares OF good
whole at a low price. or the lumber and
Tin separately. Apply at once TO
Il. H. VAN BUREN,,
RUEBEN BURTON.
T. J. TODD.
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WANTED.

prepare for any civil service examination
without seeing our illustrated catalogue
OF information. Sent free. COLUMBIAN
CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE, Wash
in8ton, ID. G. de I-lt'
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WANTED.

AN INDUSTRIOUS YOUNG MAN
wishes a Position of some kind. Has
small capital which l will invest In pay
this Office, de il-lts
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

WANTED,
SITUATION AS TRAVELLING SALES
man. representing any line, by SOBER
steady. reliable salesman. Best refer
cnce "a 10 character and ability. Ad-
dress SALESMAN. T. o. Box sos BIZ
mingham, Ala, uo h-Ae
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
15o WHITE sCHooL-D0Ys.

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE
your Christmas money after school hours.
All boys. I will DO more than that The
iivest boy gets new bicycle. Call al
a2i and S2j west Broad street between b
and I A. NJ. December 18th. de ll-lt~
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WANTED,

PARTNER GOOD. RELIABLE PARTf
with $1,000 10 invest In a GOOD business
already established. that pays Dig money
Address wv. NJ" care OF Dispatch
do lille
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11

FINE OLD sMITHFIELD HAMS.
Every lover of good Hams knows what
n Smithfeld Ham should be. Ours will
exceed your expectations. Thursdays
boat will bring US IS Fine Old Hams. Send
your order In time, as they sell rapidly
when We have them.
Per pound. 12Ac.
1000 Bales Choice Timothy Hay. .4oS.
de Asa Sun, Tu&Th)
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fOR SALE.

FOR SALE. HIGH-GRADE FAMILY
SEWING MACHINES latest pattern;
fun outfit and attachments: drop head
quarter-sawed antique oak cabinet. 1895
Write for big catalogue. SAMUEL MA
FEW COMPANY, 3s2 Broadway, New
York city. de NV .Sun&W3t
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WANTED,
LOST, sTRAYED, AND FOUND.


49, es ~ ~
LOST, SATURDAY EVENING, A
CASE WITH GOLD SPECrACLES. Suit
able reward win be paid II left at No. 6ls
north Tenth street city. de n-lt'
LOST. BETWEEN FOURTH AND
Leigh and Fifth and Broad, a RED RUS
STA POCKET-BOOK, containing mileage
tickets and other railroad and steamsh hip
transportation. negotiable notes and other
memoranda and papers valuable only 10
owner Payment OF papers and use OF
transportation has been stopped. Suitable
reward II returned TO +. V. BALDWIN,
5ls north Fourth street. de u-1t'
LOST, BETWEEN 3 AND 4 O'CLOCK
Saturday evening dropped from carriage).
either on Grace street between Jefferson
and Monroe. or OH Madison between
Grace and Franklin streets. A SMALL
SILVER SUGAR DISH, OF an after-din-
nor set. Monogram v. p L. on one side.
reward OF IS VIII be paid for Its return
to this office. de u-2t
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WHEN REAL D5TATE Is SOLD THK
TAXES TOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE rAID PRO
RATA By THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE
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WANTED,

TWENTY-FIVE statesmen WHO ARE
already on the road. calling upon the
drug. dry-goods. and grocery trade, TO
handle as side line an article In every
day demand. Samles small and commls-
sion large None but men who know they
are order-getters need apply. Address
MASON & CO., Cleveland, Q.
de 6-Tu, ThESun3t
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WANTED,

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN AS COR
respondents for a New York Magazine
Will not interfere with present business.
Highest prices paid. Experience not ne
cessary. Send stamped envelope for
terms. J. II. WILDAY, Publisher, l06
Park Row, New York. de li-lt
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FOR RENT,

HANDSOME FLAT or FIVE ROOMS
and Bath. No. II east Main street LEE
and Hlgh-Pitched Store. 40. III east Aa.,.
street. Stable and Carriage House ih rear
Of IA east Main street Ably 20
A. GOLDBACK.
de ii-lt' IL Cast Main sAteI-
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WANTED.

LADIES TO EMBROIDER. GOOD PAY
ing. cosy work sent 10 your home. Ad-
6t esscd envelope for sample and mate
rials EMPIRE EMBROIDERED WORKS,
- Duane street, New York city.
&c ll<-2t
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

WILLIAM Is. PIZZINI COMPANY,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
Rents Collected.
Loans Negotiated.
Prompt attention TO all business. Your
patronage solicited.
Office: Tenth and Bank streets.
de ll-eOdtf Times Fulfilling
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WANTED,

Travel in this and nearby counties. Per-
manent position. Salary, $50 a month and
expenses. Good chance for advancement.
|6HEPP. 1851 Chestnut street, Phladel-
|phia, Pa. de ll-lt
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THAT HANDSOME THREE-sIOkl
Brick Residence, l20s Floyd avenue c..-
tanning twelve rooms. All modern H'-
JOHN r. GODDlN & co.
Real Estate Agea's
de u-2t Bank and Eleventh streets
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WANTED.

TRAVELLING SALESMAN WANTED
20 handle with his other business Dry
Goods Specialties on commission. HEST
NUT. PENN & STREET. 29-2l3 Ionic
street. Philadelphia, Pa. de S&ll
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Tor SALE,

HEAVILY TIMBERED LANDS. CY-
press, Cedar, and Long-Leaf Pine, S.75 to
$40 per acre.
SALT WATER HUNTING AND FISH
INC LANDS. 95 acres James-River Land
500.
FIRST-CLASS ALBEMARLE FARM
to exchange Tor city or suburban pro-
perty.
GOOD BUSINESS STAND AND 80
ACRES GOOD LAND, 81, s0-sell or trade
CITY PROPERTY PAYING 10 TO 2S
PER CENT. j. r. HOCKADAY,
de l1-lt' 900 east Main street
FOR SALE,
A FARM OF 50 ACRES WITH SIX
Room Houce Barns, etc. situated one and
a half miles from electric line. and the
same distance from the popular suburb
OF Highland Springs, and seven miles east
of Richmond-sl, 200 II Is dflcult TO esti-
mate the probable Increase in the value
Of this farm, its being In such close
proximity 10 the above suburb.
PERCY :. READ,
de Hit 208 north Ninth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
New Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS. March 1.-Again the
favoritcs were in hard luck. and SIN w.
was the only one Of the six to score.
Weather fine. Summaries:
First race-six furlongs. Massacre Is to
u first Delgado 90 to 1 and TO u sec
ond. Dazzle g TO u IN I'd Time. lisa.
Second race-six furlongs II. ~
TO Il first. Tabouret @ to ! and EVEN
second. Ben Frost @ to II third. Time
11G&.
Third race-mile and a siXteenth.-Va-
nessa @ 10 u first. inflammation g 10 l
and TO - second. Mamie Is sister O.
10 - third. Time. 1:5l.
Fourth race-handcap. six furlongs.--
SIN w Is to u first. Brighton 6 TO l
and to - second. Ella Penzance Is to
II third. Time. 1:15l9.
Fifth race-seyen furlongs.-Hot Stuff
g to u first. Dorothy II. g to ! and TO
- second, Oreusa go TO u third. Time,
1:31.
sixth race-one mile.-King's Pawn Is to
y first. Jack of Hearts ~ 10 | and to u
second. rob Clampett G5 10 u third.
Time las.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
HARASSING RUM0RS
OfPossiblc Hostiiities Current i'm Spain
Cause Great Anxiety.

MADRID. March 1.-The Premier. Sc
nor sagasta, is quoted I'm an interview as
saying that ne expects very satisfactory
news from Cuba before April. In the
course of the same interview Senior sa-
gasta said:
In view Of the increase in the price or
grain in Spain the government has de-
cided TO reduce the import duties"
Greater anxiety is visible here In re-
gard 10 the verdict Of the United States
Naval Court Of Inquiry into the loss Of
the battleship Maine than was apparent
a week ago.
The constant rumors OF possible HOSTILE
ties are harrassing and weakening the
government and they are also trying the
patience of the public.
Admiral Bermajo, the Minister OF Ma
rine. IS actively seeking the 3est means
to procure additional warships.
LONDON March 1.-The Globo, OF Ma
drid, dated February 18th, just received
here, discussing the political situation,
says:
Nothing could be more promising than
the present relations between the two ma
tions. General WOOdfOrd's Peace for
ever was hailed with delight. Senior Sa-
gasta, the Cabinet Ministers and General
Woodford all make such explicit state
ment that peace may be regarded as as
sured. This Is all the more satisfactory
since the late events pointed 20 a diff
ferent issue" ]
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

LIVINGSTON, VA. March Especial.
Nelson County Court, Judge w. G.. Low
ing pres ding. was In session Yesterday.
There was very little business before the
court.
Edward Carter qualified IS administra-
tor OF Judge Thomas +. III zpa rick and
save lond. In the pc atty Of $1,000, with
the Maryland Fidelity aad Deposit Com
.any as his surety.
w @. Cole. who Is confined in Jail here
charged with the murder OF w y. Rob-
er:s. viii not he indicted til the March
term 81 the court.
Mr.. Frank r. Glasgow and Judge
Quarlcs. candidates for Congress IN the
Ten'h district. were n tow yesterday.
Judge l.. A Crlmsley arrived yesterday
evening and opened he March term OF
the Circuit Court this morn ng. Among
the Wis ting LAWYERS Attending the co"rt
30 M~9~-s. r.skie & Coleman and Mr.
william Beasiey, OF Lynchburxi Colonel
c. Is. Christian. ~ .Ar1ksrst. Mr. c. L.
Martin. OF Greenhsld. and Mr.. II. I.
Dunn. OF Wingina.
The cases OF W. A. Drumhsllsr's Al
uninietrator W. The Southern Railway.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The House Committee on Naval AZ
fairs has agreed on items OF N,eD,@v Tor
the purchase of smOkeless powder, and
Syd.O0O for organizing and equipping the
naval militia.
A Dulsboro. Ind, special says. Justice
Craig at Cross Plains has acquitted heZ
Hughes. who was charged In an affidavit
filed by Governor Mount with completely
in the Versailles lynching.
Edward ]. Ratcline, the actor, was tax
on to Blackwelys Island penitentisry
Tuesday. where he will serve sentence
or six months Imprisonment for an as
sault upon his wife, Alice DeLaccy Rat
cliffe.
The Portuguese bark Para, from Pensa-
cola. for Trouville. before reported az
abandoned. then taken in tow at Fat
mouth. and upon beng towed &C the port
Of destination. gounding at the entrance
Of the port on February 2d, has again
been abandoned.
\ private train was sent TO Austin by
the Houston & Texas Central Tuesday 10
convey to Galveston State Health officer
X. VI. Swearinger. who is critically III.
Ii Is presumed that IL has been decided a
surgical operation is necessary, and this
will be performed az the John Seaiy Hos
pital.
A distiller IN Cincinnati is the authority
for the information that deal is being
worked FOR the consolidation OF all the
spirits manufacturing plants independent
Of the American Spirits Manufacturing
Company. The plan is TO consolidate the
new combination with the American com
pany with j. b. Greenhut at the head.
Peter Horne, colored, was hanged ut
Columbus Miss. Tuesday I'm the presence
OF 5000 people. mostly negroes, FOR the
murder Of Anthony Brown. Instead Of
evncng an interest in the religious SER
vices which were held In the Jail for his
benefit This morning. Horne spent the
forenoon laus llng and joking with his
fellow prisoners. The execution took
place i'm an open field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
The Usual Quota of Rumors But No'h-
ING New Known--Burial OfNictiins

KEY WEST, FLA, March 1.-The sec
ond days session of the court OF inquiry
is over and nothing new Is known re-
sarding the fate of the Maine, al all
events outside the members or the court.
Some who confidently declared con-
viction that the court mad already found
thai the vessel was intentionally blown
M. have modined this conviction ana tcr
the most part admit that such Reports
must have Leen based Largely on specd-
lation. Even naval officers are apparent
IN as much in the dark as the civilians as
to what the courts opinion Is at the pres
ent moment. -,
Admiral Sicard has requested Or. Ma
Ionev. the Mayor Of Key West, to prevent
q local demonstration when the funeral
of the Names dead occurs. He has ask
ed that in the event Of a parade being
formed bv the residents only American
flags shall be displayed.
Mayor Maloney has promised 10 carry
out Admiral Scards wishes as Tar as
possible. but doubts whether the strong
Cuban and anti-Spanish sentiment can
be suppressed.
All Of the funeral arrangements VIII ne
under the direction of Commander Nc
Gala, Of the Marblehead.
As now planned. small details Of ma
rines will be landed from the vessels
here and at Tortugas and the artillery
at barracks will join in paying the last
honors.
The service will probably be held Thurs
day. Interment will take place in the
City cemtery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
ENGLAND AND CHINA.
British Interests arc Paramount But
Not Exclusive"

LONDON. March 1.-Sir Ellis Ash
meath Bartlett, in the House or com
mons to-day. having brought up the
Chinese question and the advance Of Rus
STA. Mr. Curzon after some debate said
that British interests in China, are par
amount, but not exclusive"
The British nation, he continued,
would not be justihed in regarding legi-
innate competitors with Jealousy, but
ought rather TO use all efforts TO Keep
in an age OF competition what was won
in an age Of monopoly"
Great Brtain's pOhcy was 10 prevent
the disruption and TO oppose the aliena-
ton OF Chinese territory, aud II Was not
likely that Great Britain would regard
with satisfaction the attempts of o.ners
in the direction OF such disruption and
alienation.
Great Britain. he declared, had taken
her stand upon the treaty Of Tien-Tsin
which empowered her 10 oppose the i'm
position OF special tariffs by other pow
ers at Chinese ports. and no British gov
eminent would ever consent 10 an aban-
donment or curtailment of treaty rights.
The matter was then dropped and the
House adjourned.
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NO OFFICIAL PARTICIPATION.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

CONTINUED from f1TSt faHe.D
wounacd all that are now left here and
one body.
This morning a collision occurred be.
tween a party OF Guerillas and several
employees of the street cleaning depart
pent. rear Trillo PARK. Five policemen
interfered TO preserve order and meeting
with resistance. used their revolvsrs.
-Four Of the cOmbatants were shot and
three policemen wounded. one seriously.
Three arrests were made. The affair.
however. was only an ordinary street
brawl.
Senator Proctor. with his friend. Colonel
Parker and Consul-Gcneral Lee, made a
call of courtesy by appointment to-day
on Captain-General BlancO.
Secretary Jose CongostO accompanied
the party and acted as interpreter.
General Blanco received his visitors
with great cordially and a pleasant talk
on general matters ensued.
vIZCAYA ARRIVES.
The Spanish cruiser Vzcaya arrived or
Moro Castle at o'clock this evening az
ter a good voyage from New York. She
was met by score OF steam launches
and gally decorated yachts with bands
and as she steamed 10 her moorings en-
thusia site welcomes were shouted from
all the quays. which were lined with
thousands Of people The streets and
plazas were gay with bpnting rockets
were discharged. and there was contin-
uous cheering from all the boats.
The Mayor OF Havana, Marquis De
Esteban. as director Of the festivities.
was The first to board tho vessel. going
out in General Blancos launch. The OFF,
GERS of the Nizcaya will call first upon
Admiral Manteralo and then upon Cap
tain-General Blancos
The Almirante Oquendc is expected
from the Canaries az an early day. and
she also will be given a popular welcome.
The divers are much disappointed at
not recovering any bodies to-day, Out
hope TO be more fortunate tomorrow.
TIE Spanish divers, 20 whom Captain
Sigsbee has furnished plans Of the Maine
will begin work tomorrow morning
The steamer Bache left late this evening
for TOrtugas with the wounded.
OFFICIAL REPORT
WASHINGTON. March 1.-The only
word received 10y the Navy Department
from Havana came late tonight IN the
following from Captain Sigsbee:
"Rache leaves to-day for Tortugas with
all wounded men now here, five In num-
Der. as follows: Mattheson. Kiln. Elles'
Thomas and Mack. All able TO tax, eN-
cept Mattheson whose jaw was broken.
Bache also takes one body.
'Bache will report TO the flagship Thurs
day before entering Key West
Cannot tell when more bodies may ne
expected at Key West, but Bache should
return promptly"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
A PECULIAR FACT.
Thousands OF People Have Dyspepsia
I'm Its Worst Form aud Don't Know IL

weak stomach Is the cause OF about
nineteenth OF all disease. yet In most
cases the wrong thing IL treated ana the
true cause overlooked.
This Is because a weak digestion pro-
duccs symptoms resembling nearly every
disease because II weakens and disturDs
the action OF every nerve and organ III
the body. poor digestion causes heart
trouble. kidney troubles lung weakness
and especially nervous break down on
nervous prostration. the nerves cannot
stand the wear and tear un'ess generous
y fed BY wei diGesttd. wholesome ioOu'
food.
Keep the digestion good and no ono
need fear the approach of disease:
Mrs. IA. NJ. Lee. of Rochester y. ",
writcs: for the sake OF suffering human,
ity want to say that from a child l had
q very weak stomach. threw up my food
very often after eating and after Few
years nervous dyspepsia resuiseu ano lor
more than twenty years | have sunered
inexpressibly.
tried many physicians and advertise
ed remedies with only temporary refer
for nervous dyspepsia and not until
commenced taking Stuart 8 Dyspepsia
Tablets last September, six months ago:
have / been free from suffering caused
by the condition OF my nerves and sto-
mach. in short, chronic nervous dyspep-
sla.
have recommended Stuar:'s Dyspep-
STA Tablets TO many OF my friends ana
now want in public way TO say they
ale the safest. pieaSantest. ana pe-
l.eYe. surest cure for stomach. and nerve
troubles. ] write my honest opinion and
] will gladly answer any letter or IN
quiry at any time and feel that | am. in
my small way Ee'ping on good cause
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is not pat
ent medicine. but they contain only the
fruit salts. digestive acids and pe1tones
necessary TO help the weak stomach 10
promptly and thoroughly digest food.
All druggists sell stuart Dyspepsia
n }. Of q NJ 70 10 flfn a
and anyone suffering from nervous dys-
pepsia. sour stomach. headaches. acidity.
gases. belching, etc. will find them not
only a quick relief but radical cure.
Sond 20 Stuart CO.. Marshall. Mich, for
little book describing cause and cure Of
stomach troubles giving symptoms and
treai ment Of the various forms OF indi-
gesiion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
Plant SYSTEMS Accession.

CHARLESTON. 5. c.. March l.-Messrs
r. q. Irwin ana ID. +. Jack, representing
the Plant system of railroads, to-day
completed the purchase of the Walter
boro and Western railroad line. twenty
seven miles long, extending from Walter
boro. S. c., to Ehrhardt. in Barnwell
county. 5. c. Major {. 5. Gadsden. OF
this city, was appointed president OF the
road and the jurisdiction Of all the gem
eral officers OF the Plant system was ex-
tended 10 81 by orders issued to-day. The
price paid for the railroad was not stated,
but the purchase IS absolute and control
passes at once. The road will hereafter
be operated in connection with the Green
Pond and WATERFORD branch OF the Plant
system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
CONGRESSMAN GO TO CUBA
To Make a Personal Investigation into
Affairs on the Island.

WASHINGTON March la party OF
the Senators and members Of the House
left Washington this afternoon for trip
10 Cuba. They 90 by train 10 Fortress
Monroe and from there will take private
yacht for Havana.
The party will consist OF Senators CAL
linger. Thurston and Money. and Repre-
sentatives Amos Cummings and William
Alden Smith and their wives.
Senator Thurston said to-day that .he
trip was undertaken for the purpose OF
making a personal investigation into az
fairs in Cuba.
1T is not" he said. 'in any sense an
official tour, but ii will naturally give US
a better opportunity for investigation
than we can possibly have from this dis
lance"
He said the party would be absent
about ten days which would allow sew
eral days in Cuba.