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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
THE TRIAL OF HALL.
The Testimony Yesterday strongly
i'm His Favor.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, December T.
DSpecial) -Sam Hall. on trial at Warwick
Courthouse for killing a soldier, had his
innings to-day. the evidence adduced
being decidedly in his favor, and the
strongest yet brought forward In his be-
half The defence did not finish it's tes-
umony but will probably do so to-mor-
gov. There were three witnesses put on
the stand during the day. and there was
o striking unanimity in their testimony.
These three men were Cleo Jones, Frank
George and Charles Holmes They test-
fed that Hall got into his buggy and
started away from his saloon after the
soldiers had left. saying that he would
gat the provost guard. One of the three
soldiers. according to these witnesses.
seeing Hall start away, informed the
others that Hall would have them arrest
I'd and the soldiers made a break for
The defendants buggy. One Of them
caught hold of the bride, one caught
hold Of Han. and the third approached
from the rear and was reaching in to
grab Han. when Hall pulled out his
pistol. and. putting # 10 the back Of the
buggy fired, striking one Of the soldiers
ir tle foot. The next shot did not reach
"a mark but a third struck Private An
Crews killing him almost instantly. The
trial will undoubtedly be concluded by
Friday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

January, $40; February, IS. 70: March. $5.A;
April, S.E; May. $40: June. &-55; jay
S.s; August. S.5s; September, $.sl; octo-
Spot closed quiet; middling uplands.
Sac: middllng Gulf. SIC. Sales. 1871 bales.
NEW ORLEANS. La. December l.
Cotton-Futures steady; December. M.ss:
January $isSdSi.s9; February. s6.o54S.@;
S19uS.20; June, s5.24ls5.3; July. $3.50
$3.50; August, s. 2sus529; September, S.Zog
SH; October, S.2S.
NAvAL-STORE MARKETS.
CHARLESTON. S. c.. December 7.-Tur-
pentine-Firm at SIC. asked; sales, none
Rosin-Quiet and unchanged; saies'
none.
I SAVANNAH, GA. December 7.-Spirits
of Turpentine-Steady at &c; sales !"
casks: receipts. 1880 casks.
Rosin-Firm and unchanged; sales, LliS
barrels; receipts. 5234 barrels.
WILMINGTON. n. C., December l.
Spirits of Turpentine-Firm at SeftgSefac''
Rosin-Firm at s7lsc asiOosl; receipts,
rs barrels
Crude Turpentlne-Firm at s1.SoQs2; re-
ceipts. 81 barrels.
Tar-Steady at s1.lO: receipts, 12l barrels.
PETERSBURG TOBACCO MARKET.
PETERSBURG, VA, December T.
cial )-Receipts large: market quiet and
Tugs, $50 to 50; good to fine Tugs, $50 10
$3.50: poor short leaf, 50 TO 81; fair to
good short leaf. $3.50 70 $3.50; medium TO
good wrappers, 81 TO $40; good 10 fine
wrappers, $3.50 20 s1S; medium to good
shipping. $3.50 TO $40; good to fine ship
ping. $3.50 10 Sic.
DANVII.LE TOBACCO MARKET.
DANVILLE, VA, December 7.-(Spe-
cial.)-Prices are well maintained. despite
the heavy receipts, on both dark and
bright tobaccos. Quotations: Wrappers
Fancy. S35a$50; good, $2JqS35; medium,
N5Qs25; common, S10Gsl5. Fillers--Good,
Ssds85O common, S3ds6. Cutters-Fancy
$136Sls: smokers. s5dN; exports. sl2Qs22
nondescripts, $2.50ds6.
SUFFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
NORFOLK, VA, December I.-(Spe-
cial)-Hand-plcke fancy, SIC; extra,
3s.c.. Virginia shelled. No. /, 3Ac.; No. 2.
&c: extra large, &C.: Spanish shelled, NO;
]. &C.: farmers goods. 2ihc; Spanish. 30
TO Soc per bushel.
NORFOLK PEANrT MARKET.
SUFFOLK, VA, December 7.-tSpe-
Peanute-Farmcrs market steady. Fancy.
2asGf2l5c.: strictly prime. 2llc.: prime, 70. I;
common. 1AG1ac; Spanish, 62lac.
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
PETERSBURG. VA, December T.
cial)-Virginia Peanuts-Firm at 21-4c.
for good lots; Spanish steady at 6Oc.
PETERSBURG COTTON MARKET.
PETERSBURG, VA. December T.
call -Cotton-Steady at 1-4c. for good
lots.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
HALIFAX COUNTY.
south Boston Tobacco Market-A
Mineral Boom.

SOUTH BOSTON, VA. December T.
Special -Yesterday was the bienmai
election for Town Council. The following
gentlemen were elected: j. NJ. CARING
ton, X. r. Noblin, w. III. Shepherd, e. H.
Evans. ]. J. Lawson, ]. III. GULL, and w.
ID. HILL There was an opposition uckes
in the field, which it was understood was
"dry." The vote for IL was rather dis-
appointing TO its promoters.
Large quantities of tobacco are being
sold daily. More pounds have been sol1
since the commencement of the new TO-
bacco year October 1sO than ever before
i'm any one year. The crop, so far, shows
badly. Good and fine wrappers are scarce.
There is a demand for more business
houses. Nearly every day there are APP
plications for such houses. There are no
vacant ones in town.
The southern portion of Halifax is de-
valoping a mineral boom. Copper in guam
titles has been discovered and minerolo-
gists from the North are taking options
on many farms in what is known as the
High HIP section. These lands are
rocky, poor, and unproductive.
The influx of immigrants from the
Northwest has been greater this year
than at any time heretofore. The local
land agents. assisted by the liberal policy
of the Norfolk and Western railway. are
enabled to sell many valuable farms In
this county at figures satisfactory to both
seller and buyer.
Many handsome residences have been
erected in town within the last six
months.
The city Fathers are extending the
water main along the streets in the resi-
Dental portion. greatly to the delight of
insurance men.
Huntsmen have had q splendid sporting
season. Birds have been abundant. ducks
right plentiful, but turkeys have been
rather scarce.
Dr. T. T. Frazier, who has been prac-
ticing dentistry here many years, has re-
tired from business.
Mr.. r. w. Lawson and bride returned
from New York few days ago.
Hon. w. /. Jordan and wife are visiting
relatives in Washington city.
DR.. Benjamin Cabell. of News Ferry,
whose health has been bad for several
months. mas greatly improved.
DR.. Leander Faulkner, Of Houston, who
IS an octogenarian. still practices his pro-
fession.
Mr.. Joseph stebbins, sr., is in New
York.
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Office OF


Norfolk and Western Railway Company.
Room 1903 Lords Court Building,
40 Exchange Place. New York, Dec. I, lS.s.
TO THE HOLDERS or THE SOUTH
SIDE RAILROAD COMPANY CONSOL-
IDATED MORTGAGE THIRD PRE-
FERRED o PER CENT. BONDS, MA
TURING JANUARY /. 1899:
THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY has arranged with
the ATLANTIC TRUST COMPANY. -
William street, New York. TO extend tho
above bonds maturing January l. 1899.
until July /. 1890 the extended bonds TO
bear interest al the rate OF per cent.
per annum, payable In gold. Holders de-
string 10 extend their bonds are referred
TO the annexed circular OF the Atlantic
Trust Company.
The coupon due January l. 1929 will be
paid by the Mercantile Trust Company.
upon presentation at its office. at No. I'D
Broadway. New York. Interest on said
bonds will cease on that date.
WILLIAM G., MACDOWELL.
Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
FIRE IN ASHLAND.
The Residence of MIR. Tate Chenery
Hurncd.

burned.
ashland. VA. December 7.-(Special)
The residence of Mr.. Tate Chenery was
destroyed by fire here this afternoon
about o'clock. The fire originated in a
closet IN the kitchen. where lot Of light
wood and matches were kept The flames
spread rapidly. and before the occupants
@. the house knew of the fire the whole
kitchen end was In bright blaze. the
iI. company responded quickly, but their
.torts were OF no avail. as a good breeze
swept the flames through the house, and
Was ln a few moments a mass Of flames
"'.' an OF Mr.. Chenery's furniture was
saved. but that Of Mrs. G. A. Taylor,
which was on the second floor. was en-
ifeF consumed. Upon the latter was
policy Insurance OF $3.50, which will by no
means cover the loss. Mrs. Taylor lost
an amount OF money. which was In her
k,y-basket. she not having time 10 save
W. even though II was I'm the room where
the was sitting when the notice OF fire
was received by her The house was the
property Of John c. Shafcr's estate. and,
Do doubt. was insured. IL was very at
uactive cottage. and cost about S2,zO0. Mr..
ana Mrs Chenery were in Richmond al
'le time having left here at go to-day
70 spend week in that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

NEW 1OKh ftNODtNb "<NA'
NEW YORK, December Z-tlour-
Weaker on spring patents ana geheia"y
dull.
Buckwheat Flour-Quiet
Buckwheat-t1rm-
COrnmeal-flrm.
Barley-Firm.
Barley alt-Firm.
WheafNSpot steady; No. 2 red, 75fsc.
Options opened weak and developed Iur-
Their hcaviness, through bearish cables
ljouidation. and large northwestern re-
ceipts and closed AGi2c. lower; May
closed 7O2.c.; December, 72lsc.
Coru--No. 2. Ale. options opened easy
with wheat. but quickly turned, and there
after was strorg. Close gaze; net n anSi =
Oats-Spot steady; No. 2, SOAqSlc' Up
items inactive.
Beef-Quet and steady.
-Meats-Dull , e. ooe5
I,ard-Steady: western steamed, so'oog
1915; December, $3.50. hehneu qu''
Rntter~Firm: western creamery, lil2q
2Oc,: do. factory. 12q1rzc.; Elgins, NC;
State dairy, 15@lSlzc.
Chez se-Higher. .,,,,o,ta
2s1j25c.; western fresh, 26c.; southern zZ9
Potatoes-steady; Jerseys, NgslSd1z;
New York. 81. 25GS1.50; Long Island, SLzog
S.15; sweets, JerseSs' Si'-'HT--
Cottonseed oil-Quiet; prime crude sl'l0
SIS.
Turpentine-Steady.
Rosin-Steady.
Rice-Steady.
Coffee6Options opened steady. with De
cember points higher, and otnet mas -,
unchanged Ruled quiet, put sehelany
steady during the balance OF the sessIVn
.tria fn1 u
with fluctuations restricIeu " ard
selling checked by small receipts anu
broadening deliveries; investment puy-
ing checked by discouraging cables rom
foTeion markets Close quiet. at net I'M
changed prices. Sales, n,Go pass' IN
Guiding January, s5.45; March, S5.69; MY
S75 SPOT Rio quiet and steady; No; 9
invoice. G9.c.; No. Z, jobbing, Csc MILO
steady; Cordova, Sabc: ..n,,.
Sugar-Raw frmer, but not quotdpiy
higher: fair refining, l5-l6c;; centrifugaI'
q6 degree test. 4Ac.; molasSes sugar.
1 1l-l6c. Refined steady.
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.
BALTIMORE, December 7.-Flour-Dun
and unchanged. ,.. srot and the
month, 7OIad70&c.; January, nutl4S,
Nav 70s,c.. asked; southern wheat ny
sample. G7n11ac. 1T oa0
CONFIRM: spot and the rno mon H., Ssn
Qoikc December. new or old, 3Slsa5oAc.'
q f 81 9SHGSsiic.; southern white corn,
0ats-Dull and easy; No. 2 white. SSc;
Rve-Firm; No. 2, nearby $3.50; NO.
. western. 5SRc. s
Sugar-Strong and unchanged
Rutter-Unchanged.
Fggs-Fresh at 21422c.
-heese-Steadv.
Lettuce-S1. 2jdSl5O.
Whiskey-Unchanged.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO. December 7.1,Weak cables
and heavy receipts were the tactorS 10
dav In the wheat pit. May wheat SHOWS
y Ios 60 Of 1.GJIIc.. and December one OF
e. io' Coarse grains were weak early, but
TTssIi;ed and closed 1sGAc. higher for corn
and La9sc. higher for oats. PROVISIONS
declined 212Q7l2c. .o,,o-,.,
Oneninr Highest Lowest. CloSlng
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mark TOBACCO REORDERED).
DANvILLE TOBACCO MARKET.

DANVILLE. VA, December 7.-(Spe-
cial.)-Rail receipts of loose tobacco have
exceeded those coming by wagon during
bright weed has been most in evidence
on The warehouse floors. The total offer
ines have been sufficient TO run daily sales
we'll into the afternoon. The week, on
a brsv one. gratifying feature has
been n better show of wrappers than
usual. and not SO much low-grade leaf
and Tugs.
prices have not only remained very
oilers are higher than for some time,
which is remarkable. In view OF the fact
that sales Tor the last two months have
exceeded 12,oOo0vo pounds. II illustrates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond Va, December Z, 1898.
Private sales reported to-day We're as
follows: Wrappers, l hogshead; filters, Is
hogsheads; cutters, hossheads; smokers,
| hogshead; lugs, II hogsneICs; scraps, IL
hogsheads. Total amount OF sales re-
ported, 50 hogsheads.
The warehouses reported to-day light
receipts and deliveries.
Sales of new loose tobacco on the Rich
nond breaks to-day were: Crenshaw' 8
Warehouse. ESQ pOunds-highesr price,
SI2. Shockoe Warehouse, g. % pounds
highest price, $3.50; Stonewail Warehouse,
1eIOO pounds-highest price, so. Total
number of pounds sold during the day,
"a 265-highest price, $l3.
Following is given the price quotations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
ppONINENT ACCESSIONS.
TWO FAyORITEs WIN.
Twelfth Day of Crescent City
Racing-Track Good.


NEW ORLEANS, December Twelfth
day. Crescent City Jockey Clubs winter
meeting. Weather clear; track good. TWO
favorites won.
First race-sellng, six furlongs-Diggs
a to 81 won, Bridget go to l and " to y
second, Applejack (35 to u third. Time,
ZIG IA.
Second race--selling, one mile-Harry
Preston Q5 10 y won, Pell Nell g 10
and " to u second, Chancery a TO II
third. Time, "a.
Third race-selling, mile-Bishop Reed
p 70 ID won, Pinckney Potter go to l and
10 10 - second, Can l See EN- q to u
third. Time, :46.
Fourth race-seven furlongs-What Next
Oh to 10 won, Time-Maker g to
and OUT second. Friskal 60 to y third.
Time, i:SO.
Fifth race-selling, one and one-six-
teenth miles-True Light go TO u won,
PATRON d6 TO and EVEN second, Branch
90 to y third. Time, 80 l-2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
EARTHQUAKE IN RICHMOND.
Seven Distinct shocks Felt Here
Early Yesterday Morning.

Several arthquake shocks were felt In
Richmond early yesterday morning.
The first shock came at about twenty
minutes Ct / o'clock. Six others followed
a. intervals OF only a minute or two.
ne disturbance was not severe, and
s =, ms 20 have been more noticeable on
'hnfch I'm than elsewhere. Had IL oc-
CURED In the the day. It would, Of course,
nave been much more generally observed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
HOBsON GOING TO MANILA.
lie VIII First, However, Visit His
Home I'm Alabama.

NEW YORK, December 7.-Ass!stant-
Naval Constructor Hobson Will go to
Manila to superintend the raising of the
sunken war-vessels. He expects to leave
about the Goth OF this month.
Constructor Hobson will shortly visit
his home in Alabama, but only expects
10 stay three or four days. He has not
vet given up hope of successfully raising
the Colon, but II Is doubtful whether or
not the Navy Department can be induced
10 go to further expense in this work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
THE BIG BICYCLE RACE.
largest Crowd That Has Yet Gather
ed to See IL.

NEW YORK, December S--The largest
crowd that has gathered to watch the
riders In tho six-day bicycle race filled
Nl1ison-Square Garden tonight. At
T. NJ. Miller retired from the track. and
s,eu, for one hour. Up to the sixty-eighth
hour of the race Pierce had taken but
four and a half hours Of sleep. When
Miller returned 70 the track and found
Pierce three miles ahead of him he rode
very fast and at the end of the sixty
eighth hour was three miles ahead Of
Pierce. He made his lead FIVE miles in
the next hour.
At A NJ. the score was: Miller, 115):
Pierce. 1888: Waller. 1,146: Albert. la;
stevens, 1,lO4: Gimm, 1903; N)wn. 90;
lawson. 1I0S; Hale, 10l2; Aronson 929;
Forster. 95S; Schineer, 9H; Joyeux, 93S;
julius 963: Pilkington, SGT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

Richmond, Va, December {, 1858.
Quotauons:. Wheat-LongPerry, e. 10
pc: No. 2 red, nc. Corn-White new.
SG 10 S9c. white, Virginia, bag lots ODD, 80
TO 4Oc.: No. white, 40 to 20 1-2c.; No. 8
white. sc; No. mixed, 3Sc. No. mixed,
Ssc. Oats-No. mixed, 81 lie; No
mixed, 81 IL TO &c; winter seed oats, 50
In 95c Rye Coo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
THE DANVILLE BLUES.
An Effort to ReOrganixc til
Company.

Company.
DANVILLE, VA, December I-(Spe-
cial)-In common with some other cities
in the State, Danyile has been without
military protection since the late war
called the militia in the field, but an
effort, which will very likely terminate
successfully, is now making TO reorganize
one of the Danville comprehensive Blues.
A meeting was held at the Armory last
night for the purpose Of reorganizing the
command and thirty men enlisted. About
fifteen more are needed, but more than
that number have sgnitied their purpose
to enlist. Another meeting will be held
tomorrow night, when 1t Is hoped iinal
reorganization will be effected. Captain
r. T.. Freeman, who was In command
before and during the war, is engineer
ing the present agitation, which is en-
dorsed, especially by the police authOri-
ties. Mayor Wooding was at last nights
meeting, and made the boys a rouslng
speech.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
sb.rkey and Mccoy Matched.

NEW YORK, December THE Press
tomorrow will say: Tom Snarkey and
Kid Mccoy have been matched 10 fight
twenty rounds before the Lenox Ath-
letic Club, in this city, for a purse Of
so 900. The battle will be fought early
next month, and the winner will go after
Bob Fitzsimmons. To-day Sharkey and
Mccoy will meet TO sign articles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
A Widow Enters Suit.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, December T.
Especial 1.-The widow of Cuthbert Harri-
son Powell, of Loudoun county, who died
last year at Easton, Md, to-day entered
suit in the Circuit Court TO enforce her
claims to certain properties here. She
resides In Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH--THURsDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1885,

In a striking manner the capacity OF this
market to absorb large quantities OF TO-
bacco without depressing prices.
The Improvement In quality OF offerings
from this immediate section continues TO
cause remark. and the pessimistic pre-
diccions OF some early In the season, VINO
deed. it would seem, will fan of fultii-
meht Quotations:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
ONCE o. Atlantic Trust Company.

December l. 1855.
REFERRING TO THE ABOVE NOTICE
of the NORFOLK AND WESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY. we offer 10 tho
present holders OF the Southside Railroad
Company Consolidated Mortgage Third
Preferred 8 per cent. bonds, maturing
January |. 1899. who present their bonds
at our office prior 10 DECEMBER 3lSr.
the privilege To extend the same. an
above stated. upon the payment 20 us Of
a premium Of II OF / per cent
ON and after JANUARY I. 1889 we will
purchase at par az our Office any OF the
above bonds not so presented for exten-
sion.
ATLANTIC TRUST COMPANY.
a satn \ V II Ran1oinh rresfAa,t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
PORT OF RICHMOND, DEC. Z. 1893
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Albemarle, Glover, Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers; old Domln-
lon Steamship Company.
Barge Giadiolus, Kelly, Norfolk, kainit;
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company.
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves, Norfolk,
merchandise and passengers: Virginia
NAVIGATION Company.
steamer Albemarle, Glover. Norfolk
merchandise and passengers, Old Domi9-
ion steamship Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. DEC. T.
CBy telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamer Rapidan. Liverpool
Steamer Birsoswald. Cardiff.
SAILED.
Schooner Ed. T.. Briery. Boston.
Schooner Jennie G.. May. Boston.
Schooner Alice NJ. Colburn. Boston.
Steamer Afghanistan. London.
Steamer Kong Erode. Port Antonio.
Steamer Africa. Bremen.
PORT OF BERMUDA HUNDRED. VA.
DECEMBER 7, 1898.
(By teleeraph.)
SAILED.
Schooner Lizzie A. Williams, williams,
lumber. Raiumora- ma.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
Democratic Caucu. saturday.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December H.
Although efforts have been made TO
abandon the Democratic House caucus
set for next Saturday night, In order TO
avoid possible friction. II was stated def
nitely to-day by Democratic leaders that
the caucus would be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
ANTONIO TERRY DYING.
sybiI sandcrson's millionaire Hus-
band Critically Ill Mt Nice.

NEW YORK, December 7.-Antonlo
Terry, the Cuban millionaire and husband
of Sybil Sanderson, the California prina
donna. is dying at Nice, France, accord
ing to private letters received in this city.
Nine. Terry, who was stricken with
paralysis six or eight months ago, Is
reported 10 be improving in health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

= GRAND MERE, QUEBEC, December
T. russell A. Alger. Jr.. son OF the Ameri-
S'h secretary Of War, and manager OF MS
ather.s pulp company here. was badly
bnIufed on Sunday by being thrown from
hls toboggan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
AGAINST IMPERIALIsTIC PLAN.
sherman Hopes Treaty Will Fail
He sympathizes With Aguinaldo.

BOSTON, December AT the meeting
of the Anti-Imperialism Leagues Execu-
tive Committee to-day, a letter was read
from John Sherman, saying:
my hope is that the Senate OF the
United States will reject the treaty, and
leave the people of the islands free from
the shackles OF Spain and The distant
domination Of the United States. l SYM
pathize with Aguinaldo In his ambition
TO found a republic in the China Sea near
the equator, and hope he may become the
washington of a new nation, absolutely
free from European and American infiu-
ence."
PROMINENT ACCESSIONS.
Bishop Potter, of New York, and James
C. Carter, of New York, were added to
the list of vice-presidents OF the league.
More than 500 petitions protesting
against an imperialistic policy regarding
Spain's conquered possessions have been
received at the Washington and Boston
offices Of the league, each petition bear
ing many signatures, and IL was decided
to-day TO begin at once the presentation
of the petitions TO the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

Orders for printing sent to the pis-
patch Company win be given prompt at-
tent,on. and the style OF WORK and prtcso
iii; hA suxA IA si>~.~ ~axA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. DEC. g. 1893.
Sun rises ........715 HIGH TIDE.
Sun sets .....4:50l Morning ........... -.
Moon rises ......1:57 Evening. ..........RIl
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RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

Richmond, Va, December Z, $685.
Sales: Virginia Fire and Marine lnsuro
shares at 49,
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
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TaiIor.Made Suits
Julius SyCle & Son.
FINANCIAL.

Noc~~N~N~~~oON~oN~~~~~ ~~Ne~~~ON~c~~o~-~~~~>~~
The Savings Bank OF Richmond,
November /, 1885.
THIS BANK WILL ALLOW INTEREST
ON DEPOSITS AT THE RATE OF
PER CENT. per annum.
by order OF the Board OF Directors.
JAMES NJ. BALL,
no l-eOd jail Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bonds maturing in
not less than ten years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
GENERAL MARKETS.

NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.
NEW YORK, December 7-tlour-
Weaker on spring patents and generaliy
dull.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-30
day JANUARY 1000

city Adds addition: bk block extenslon @ fracion
The Washington bee., 1898-12-24

Gold-plated metal base; goId-plated
clock ring; gold-plated open cast head
removable OIL fOunt; the latest ratcket
screw burner; large, handsome, hand
decorated globe; first-claSs chimney.
Clock made and warranted by one of
the largest factories in the u. s. All
ready to put oil in and light.
This handsome lamp-cIock is worth
20 dollars. A fine Christmas or birth
day present. The BEE will give one
of these clocks to any person who NAV
send 5 cash yearly subscribers.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-24

NO. 75S.
GOLD-PLATED VAS
Sold only In pairs. Beautifully finish
ed. Hand decorated center. Height
ten inches
Height 10 inches.
Send us q cash yearly subscribers
and receive pair of these excellent
vases.