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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE,
DIR. Repass WEEDS Miss Jcter in Lynch
burg and Returs 10 Prepare Home.

PALMYRA. VA, Jan. 23.-sIpeciai.-On
Wednesday last DR.. Dabney q. Barnitz
Of Salem, was welded to a young lady
in Lynchburg. being attended by his best
man and old college ehum, pr. Thomas
Wisdom Repass, OF Wythvlle, who II
now "A successful practicing physician of
Fluvanna county When Dr. Barnitz
went TO the clerks office TO obtain his
license DIR. Repass went with him. and
before the gentlemen left a license had
not only been issued 10 Dr. Barnitz but
one also 10 Or. Repass and Miss kathe-
rine Jetcr. one OF Lynchburg most pop
ular young ladies. The SEQUEL 10 this
story Is that on Thursday afternoon in
the pastors study of the First Baptist
church In the presence Of a few friends
DR.. Repass and Miss Jeter were made
man and wife. the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. DR.. Mcconnell. As the
determination TO wed on the part of this
young couple was made by them some
what suddenly, IL was deemed best that
DIR. Repass should return TO Fluvanna
and prepare his home for the reception
Of his charming bride, who will join him
In a short time.
The above is the elimination OF
courtship OF long time. The bride is
the daughter of the late DR. j. A. letter.
and Is young lady Of rare beauty and
culture. The groom Is a prominent ply
stefan Of Kent's Store. Va. and Is held
in high esteem by large circle Of
friends
Mrs. c. p. snead. OF Fork Union. died
on Friday last and was buried near her
home to-day. She was widely known.
and her death will be a shock to her
large circle Of friends.
The first quarterly meeting Of Fluvanna
Circuit was held at Palmyra Saturday
and Sunday. Rev. J. s. Hunter, the pre-
siding elder. preached able and eloquent
sermons both days.
County Court was IN session to-day.
Quite good crowd was present. Many
candidates arc announcing themselves
Tor the county offices, the fight I'm the
spring elections promises to be lively.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
RAILROAD RE0RGANlZtD
rho New York. Philadelphia and Nor
folk Takes Up Its old Bonds.

CAPE CHARLES, VA. January ~
snccial A Special meeting "
stockholders OF the New forh, I ma ,.
deinhia and Norfolk railroad was nela
., he company's Office in TINS city a,
q o,cIock this morning for the purpose
~ nutting i'm effect the plans tor ,lle
yeorganization of the company IN ac-
ccrdance with the general prospectus
nyenared and issued by the reorgahiza-
tIor committee some time ago consist
inc of Messrs. Rudolph Ellis, Henry
w Riddle and John Lloyd, OF Philaaei-
pbia. a synopsis OF which mas alreAuy
been published. ot,
The plan as approved by the STUN
holders at the meeting this morning pro-
vides for the cancellation Of the OLD
6rst mortgage six per cent. bonds OF
one million eight hundred and forty
eight thousand dollars ana one million
six per cent non-cumulatire income
bonds and authorized the issuance OF
first mortgage four per cent. forty-year
gold bonds to the extent OF three MIL
lion dollars and one million dollars or
four per cent. non-cumulative income
bonds.
The par value of the stock was re-
duced from one hundred dollars to nifty
dollars per share.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Ladies', Mems.
and Chi1dren'S
Winter Underwear.

Representing goods Of the best
manufacture and importations'
Our prices are below wholesale
prices.
f9c for Mems sc Heavy Wute Merino
shirts. SILK bound and pearl buttons
<5c. for Mems 81 Natural Wool shirts.
sizes 40 TO A..
lel.c. for Chiidrcns 2ac. AMI ~. heasy
Fieece-Iined jersey klDocd on'on
Suits. CO., tts
sec Tor Ladies sc. Heavy Fleece-Lined
"Oneita' Union Suits.
CSC for Ladies IJc. Natural "ooi Nes's
nc for ladies' si.00 and us Norfolk
and New brunswick Pants, III ~hlts
and gray. all sizes. 49,.
Sc. Tor Chndren's i9c. Heavy r'eeee
Lined Ribbed Wrappers. Sizes 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
GERMAN IN ASHLAND.
Barn and Stables az TaylorsviIle Farm
Burned.

ASHLAND, VA, Jan. 24.-speciaL-The
Ashland German Club gave the post
poned german last night. While there
was moi "A large attendance or members
those present had Il most delightful
dance. The german was led alternately
by S. j. boswell and r II Cox. mos
Who participated were Miss French
with +. II. Cox: Miss Jniia Nelsi-
ger with NJ b. Pace. Miss MaiSu-
9ite Wright with r. W Daniels; MISS
Hattie scott with J. NJ. Cox; Mr.. ana
Mrs Ellis French Miss Louise Id
dew with 5. Leake; Miss Mamie Nauen
with s. r.. Carter, Miss Coudc BRIDGES
with II. ID. Kerr. Stags-S; j. DosWen'
Henry Carter ana Raymond Bucnanan'
haperones-ColoneI and Mrs. l.. I. W.
The harm and stable on the old TayIors-
vile farm, owned By Major James ray
lnr nostmaster Of Ashland, was Destroy
ed by fre Sunday morning; Inc nre oc-
c,,rred while abe tenant, Mr.. Cap Shewn-
,na, and MS family wer-s AT churcn and rs
origin is unknown. The loss Is about
5000 with no insurance. -. .,.,.,.
ri" lecture OF DR. T.. W Brown which
,,,as ncstponed last Friday night wall De
deliyered next Friday night In the Col
lego chapel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
NAVAL STOR ES.

CHARLESTON. S. c.. Jan. 24-TUR-
PENTlNE-Market firm al PC. sales,
none.
ROSIN-Firm and unchanged; sales,
none.
SAVANNAH. GA, Jan. 2f.-SPIRITS
OF TURPENTlNE-Firm at J9isc.; sales,
1J3 casks: receipts. 3s4 casks.
ROSIN-Firm and unchanged: sales,
1913 barrels; receipts. 4.lJi barrels.
WILMINGTON. y. g.. Jan. 2i.-SPIR-
ITS OF RPENTINE-NOthing doing
prices Unchanged receipts. - casks.
ROSIN-Firm at 9O4gJc.. receipts, 9O3
barrels.
CRUDE TURPENTINE-Quie at S13J
al 40, receipts, none.
TAR-Steady at S1.10; receipts, 3,Os2
barrels
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
That Purchase
of Winter Shoes

is a wonder, both on account OF
the quantity bought and the quail
ity and the prices. Assortments
are still complete.
Celebrated Brand Boots. for ladies' OF
finest finish. In newest shapes ana
shades OF tan stoc% Equals any
So 90 shoe you ever saw, sale al sl,s
Boys Bunker Hill branu 80 "a an" S-''
Misses French Kid-Skin Boots, nsar ~
every style. made TO sell al XIV al
this sale at 81 80. - -
Children's Hand Sewed Bu,'Sn arc
Lace Shoes. finest $50 10 sz.w guar
itv If kid skin You may choose from
eight hundred pairs. at N.w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
REACTION IN THE
STOCK MARKET.
Enormous Realizing Caused Slump
in the Prices Of Stocks Generally.
BOND MARKET FOLLOWED SUIT
And After an Early Show of Strength
Yielded in sympathy with Stocks.
Money Continues Easy ana
Gains OF Cash Expected,

NEW YORK. Jan. 2i-Enormous real
fzIng aU dav affected the quoted price
of stocks Dealings were in excess OF
million ard 20 third OF shares, ana az 10
time ala prizes Of the higher valued fali-
road stocks reach yesterday closing
neuros Heavy sales in the early dcal-
irgs were caused partly py the lower
range of London quotations. ana 'hcIt
were numerous declines exceeding
noint sharp upward movement TOT
.wod eunuort being extended 10 Micni-
gam Central Union PACING preferred
General Electric. People cas- Mahhal-
tan and Missouri Pacinc. Ne" jets,
Central Tennessee Coat ana IRON anu
Federal Steel common were alaV n s'i,
The trading element began 20 sen lietis
a.. tho result of heavy ront-taklnk' anu
Al was appreciated The market ar hiel
became dull as prices ieceucu, Ivy wv
selling gradually assumed lhlbtI A"iu'i'
and LIMITATIONS rapidly ciumpleu away.
III. fIo absence of unfavOrahlc news the
reaction was attributed 60 tcchnlcal 'oii-
ditiors By reaching stop-ioss 9iuSSis ,.'
The more active shares matcii"i 'lui"P
occurred with as much az "a polhl or
moro difference in quotations between
transactions Money occurred easy anu
the banks were expected 90 make dHoth'I
heavy gain in cash this week. Inc WoN'-
mont OF money from the Interior ana
from California continues heavily ~
favor of New York. The lowest price ol
she dav was made In the hnd hour ana
etIlfrI0 nf that time wiped out the gains
fr stocks made earlier ln the day. The
cxtreme breaks in The Nandcrbilts ranged
up 10 4is in Northwest I'm the Flower
silceiaitics the largest break was I'm New
YORK Air Rrake-6 points The drop ia
tho qraucers ranged from points I'm
Rock Island 60 2i. Boa Burlington. Among
no roalors me slump ranged up 10 AZ
I'm R,ldinc first preferred. I'm the Pa
cifcs the extreme drop was 4 points in
I-rlon Pacific preferred. Pennsylvania
drlpucd ast. Manhattan and Metropolitan.
~. each. g. O.. g. and 81. Louis. .
Tennessee Coal and Iron - American
Malt 3. and General Electric ~ on
tarl0 and Western the most active stock
ON the list in the dayy trading. dropped
~ IL was estimated that London az
one tine had sold 1000 shares, portion
of which was taken back on arbitrage
dealings later in the day. The resistance
the market displayed in the forenoon
upon BE-. was explained by the fact that
during the progress of the raids several
prominent interests were large pur-
chascrs. A feature OF the market was
The RESUMPTION OF acuNliy lh 'he mluoie
class ana lower class stocks.
The bond market displayed carry
strength. nul later yleioed IN sympathy
with the reaction ln tlg STOCK m"thel.
Total sales, 50 1utuoo- tnileu states .
and the ola Us coupon declined y I'D 'he
blQ price. .o., 49,,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. Jan. AUTHORIZATIONS
and unchanged.
WHEAT-Strong; spot and month. T7q
&c: FEBRUARY. Tla72c. Southern wheat,
~ sample. 72n76c.
CORN-Firmer: spot and month. 405sq
40c.: February, 4O5sH41c., March. 41%H
4tizc. Southern white corn. 3Sladi1c.
OATS-Firm No. > white. aii2c.
RYE-StrOnger and higher. No. near
by, Sic: No. > western. Gle
SUGAR-Strong and unchanged.
HTfTTER-Steady and unchanged.
EGGS-Firm and unchanged.
CHEESE-Steady and unchanged.
LETTUCE-S12 5N15O per bushel box.
WHISkY-Uncnange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
THE RAyAGEs OF GRIP

That modern scourge, the Grip. poisons
40 air with it's fatal germs, so fhnf -
home Il safe from its ravages. but mulsi.
fudcs have found sure protection against
,his dangerous aialady in DR.. Kings New
discovery. When you feel soreness in
your bones and muscles. have chllls and
iever. with sore throat. pain In the bacI
~ the head. catarrhal symptoms and .
stubborn cough you may know you have
the Grip. and that you need DR.. Kings
New Discovery. II VIII promptly cure the
hrancs. kill the disease germs and pre-
vent the dreaded after effects OF the mail
adv. Price. 80 cents and 800 / Money
pack IL not cured. A trial bottle free at
owens & Minor Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Havre and Hamburg. and liberal ware
house deliveries In this country; closed
steady. unchanged to points higher
sales. 1900 bags, Including February.
$40: March. s. 80. Spot-Rio steady
but quiet. No. invoice, &c. No job
hing, re, mild steady; Cordova, inq
lac.
SUGAR-Raw steadier but not quotably
higher; fair refining, &c; molasses su-
gar, SIC Refined stcadier In tone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

The public are cordially invited IN be
present al the formal presentation Of the
portrait of Governor Letchcr. the war
governor Of Virginia, al III o'clock. Ad-
mission will HE free from the hours of
10 20 bali past IL O'Clock.
Mr.. j. Taylor Ellyson VIII present
the portrait and IL will be received by
General Richard l.. Manry. The exer-
cises will he brief as the regular meeting
of the Society will be held al IL NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Richmond Methodist Centennial.

The pastors and official members OF all
the Methodist churches a this city
Will meet at Trinity church. Thursday
night next at s O'Clock 20 perfect arrange
ments Tor suitably celebrating the one
hundredth anniversary OF hcthodism IN
the city OF Richmond.
The audience Will meet In the main
body of the church. where a short bln-
sical programmc Will be rendered BY the
choir. after which the guests WIN re.
he dlscussed and determined upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Ordinary market
Considerations were tabooed In the wheat
pit to-day, owing TO the furry in Wall
street There was considerable excite
ment al times. and the sentiment became
so bullish that May wheat at one time
was bringing 1Ac. over last nights close.
Part OF iris advance was lost on account
OF realizing OF profits, but at the close
Nav showed &c. iprovement. Corn de-
clined nc. and oats lsc. Pork left Off
iigc higher. Lard lost 2sc., and ribs are
unchanged.
Tho ioading futures ranged as follows:
Open. High. Low. Close
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Thin White Goods.

White Cambria, nc.
White Check Muslin. 5sc. ,.,.
Extra Heavy corded =. IL, lZ1sc.
40 inches wide Sc Lawn. &c: -.
70 inches wide l3isc. India Linon, sAo'
India Linons, Fsc.
Fine Sc. p. X, FOR lgc. "a
Yard Wide All Linen Lawns VIC
SIC. Linen Lawns. sec, 80
Tho original English Long Ciotn. IL
ward piece, SIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
DAMAGE SUIT.
Charter Granted New Merchan-
disc Company at Roanoke.

ROANOKE. VA. Jan. 4;-Srecial.-C.
u Stevens. ADMINISTRATORS OF Joseph ste
nhens. killed In the wreck at riverside
about six weeks ago. mas s in NorsnIt q =
Western railroad.
Judge Dupuy, OF the Circuit Court, to-
dav granted a charter 10 The Hun An
drews and Moyler Company, e, sell mer-
chnndise wholesale and retail. with q
canitai stock of $4,000 The officers sse:
President. Ballard +. Hun; Vice-Presi-
dent f. y. Thomas: Secretary and
Treasurer, X. Il. Andrews
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

a single benefit obligation unpaid at the
end OF the year. The officers elected
are Charles y. o Ferraii. supreme gov
ernor, Beverley r Crunp supreme vice.
governor, : Gaicskl. supreme secretary
j. b. Montgomery. supreme treas
urer: Joseph A. White. supreme ned
cal examiner: Rev. DR.. W. r. L. smith.
supreme chaplain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
ACarricr Appointed.

Postmaster Knight has appointed NJ.
street. a carrier TO succeed the iato *.
nruce Evans lie Was taken from the
ljsf OF substitutes. Mr. Barker's success
snr a. a substitute hes not hccn named.
Mr.. Barker vii be assigned temporarily
to route No. u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
WUEAT-No.

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour
moderate: No. yellow corn. 3Ia37Ac.:
spring wheat. 6sq69c.: No. 2 red, 734
73lsc: No. corn. &c. No. . oats. 29Hq
29Iscia.. No. white. 2gkd30c.. No. 3
white, 29l9d3Oc.: No. ? rye. &c; No. ?
barley. 42q54c.: No. ] haxseed, S115;
prime timothy seed. s.. 40: mess pork, per
barrel SO 2Od1O25. lard. per 100 pounds,
S5.67iad70c. short rib sides Cloose) S4.sOG
80: dry sailed shoulders lbOxed). S4.251
437ia: short clear sides boxed. 81 10u
5l5; whisky. distillers finished goods, per
gallon, S1.2T: butter easy. creamery 13G
1Sc: dairy. 11mlGc.: cheese steady.
creams, 9i4011o. eggs steady; fresh. 1jc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
richmond. va, Jan. ~. 1889.
NOarOr.K PEANUT MARKET.

NORFOLK, VA, Fan. 2f.-PEANUTS-
Farmers stOck-Fancy. 3hc; strictly
prime, &C.. prime. 23.c.; ordinary, 2hq
2izc.: Spanish, TIC. bushe..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Officers Elected i.

A well-attended session OF the Supreme
Chapter OF the American Guild was held
here yesterday. The order was shown
= be In a prosperous condition. without
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
3Sc. Each.

Mans pure Linen Collars. 200 linen,
Including all the newest shares %.
high turn down collars. a dozen LOT
a9c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

especially called to the Waists unaersers' anu pess
skirts and Tailor-Aade Suits, which form one OF the
greatest price attractions of this store
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Gloves
at Sensational Prices.
$3.50 SiIk.Lined Mocha Gloves,
TO Cents,

These are the beautiful SOFT nnish
stree, gloves which are now so much
IN damand. Colors: modes. grays.
greens, and terra cottas. with an en-
tire lining OF pure silk taffeta-a nov
elty which has never been sold under
go these at, per pair, nc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
ladies' UnderskirtS.

rrnderskirts. made in beautiful designs
in stripes OF metallics, dou6le rune
and corded, their price sZ'So' our
price sl.39.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Foryceh students registered the school and additional
entering daily magnificent record We wish material
" increase this attendance thirty days and with that end
offering special until February 18th Sessions day and night
Gentlemen admitted Write call Tor information Massey
Business College Corner Main and Seventh Streets Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Silk Dress Skirts.

Dress skirts. brocade black SIX, az
complete. ready to wear, III th's sae
TO sell at <2.s0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Steamship Accomac THOMPSON, Nor
FOLK. passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Steamer Winyah. simmons, phfiadei.
MIA. merchandise and passengers, CLYDE
Live
Schooner Dora Allison. Rose. East
Newark. ties, Messrs John A. Curtis e
Sons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Virginia State ..............2J y 0o
MISCELLANEOUS.
Amer. Tob. Co. pfd. .......1OO l.1 -.
Amer. Tob. co. com. 90 1854 80.
Na.-Caro. Chem. pfd. LOO 1903 lllis
Na.-Caro. Chem. com. .....1OO bf8
Quotations are for bonds maturing in
not less Than ten years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

PORT BERMUDA HUNDRED, JAN. q.
ARRIVED.
Schooner r. b. spedden, Mitchell. TO
load pine wood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Still selling from our portion
of the purchase of ID. Mans
field g. Co.'s stock of No. 40
east Fourteenth street. New
York. Your attention is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Standard ST. Kids, sec.

These are soft, pliable. dressy Kids,
known for many years unosI INC
ubise fans. modes. reds. Evory
size 81 10 "a, these for. per pair Ssc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
January 81 1890.
ICIIAIDND,
ARRIVED.
SAILED

Steamer Pocahontas. Graves. merchan.
disc and passengers. Virginia Navigation
COMPANY Norfolk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
SIPS 3-CIasp Kids, Csc.

weary size. sik 10 ~. Your choice OF
white. tans, browns, reds, green ana
modes Csc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
PORT OF WEST POINT. JAN. p. 1890
ARRIVED.
SAILED

Steamship Accomac. Thompson. MOI
folk passengers and general cargo
GATvEvO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

Richmond, Va. Jan. "a. 1899.
,ALFS.-lo shares Virginia Carolina
euffoal common al sc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-12

trade between New York and New or
leans She was purchased by the govern
ment az the beginning OF the recent nos
tilitics for 100000
The United States Hospital ship Rel 4
arrived this morning with l53 patients Tor
the Josiah Simpson Hospital They were
landed this morning and were transfer
ed 10 that institution.
The United States Transport Chest r
arrived to-day. She will undergo certain
repairs al the ship yard
II is not believed by those here VINO
know Governor Tyler. that he intended
with malice aforethought To- discriminate
against Newport News I'm the matter ot
forhiddmg her cOnvicts entrance 10 the
penitentiary. but il is believed by those
acquainted with the situation that the dc-
ton was entirely unnecessary from any
point Of view az this time.
II IS pointed out that 90 undoubtedly
does hurt the city for IL 90 becoma known
that its Jail had been Quaranuued. and
il IS asked why should the Governor is
sue such am order when there were no
convicts hcre2 Could be not have waited
until the city had applicants for the
penitenuary? Then would have been am-
pie time e. His ENcellency sun deemed
u necessary. There are now no cases I'm
the Jail.
The case of Norfolk is no parallel In
that city. The first case of smallpox broke
out I'm the city JAIL and the city itself
quarantined against the jail 10 the extent
of permitting no prisoner 10 leave a..
whatever his sentence, until a certain
time had elapsed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-12
CANNERY FOR CREWE.
Council Appoints Night Watch-Ep>
demic OF Measles.

CRBWE VA. jan u.-SpeciaL-Dr.
Potts who is the proprietor OF "a can
ming establishment ia Prince George
county. near Petersburg, was here Il few
days ago. looking into the advisablliIy
OF moving his cannery 10 this place. The
Business Mems Association expects 10
mold a meeting shortly 90 consider the
question of offering special inducements
20 IL % come here.
The entire stock and good viii Of John
II. Young q CO.. druggists. has been
purchased 10y Or. j. W Bryant who to-
day opened up a new drugstore In the
stOre-rOom under the Masonic Hail.
Until within the last few days Crewe
has had no night policeman. but al the
lasf meeting Of the Town Council Mr..
LandOn Dickinson received the appoint
ment and entered upon his duties.
Mr. ". +. Dickinson, after an absence'
OF more than two months. ON account
of a severe spell Of sickness. has resumed
his duties as principal OF the public
school here. Mr. Williams. Of Charlotte
county. who has been teaching ia Mr..
Dickinson place. returned 10 his home
during the holidays.
There are quite a number OF cases OF
measles in Grove.
Alr. II. Claiborne Wilson Is very sick
with &C.. and Is also threatened with pneu.
mOnia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-12
THE SOUTH AMERICAN LINE.
The Proposition Took the Average Cit
izen of Norfolk by Surprise.


NORFOLK. VA. Jan. u-Special.-The
statement of President r. j. Kimball. OF
the Norfolk and Western railway 10 the
effect that the seven lines cOnverging
here viii. i'm the event OF the passage of
the Hanna-Payue measure. which Cpn-
Templates a subsidy 70 American-buiit
ships carrying our mails establish "A line
OF steamships 10 run between this port
and South America, came as a great sur
prise 20 many here. who had no knOw-
edge OF the fact that such move was
contemplated.
Tt was forcshadowcd. however, by
publication some time since in connec-
ton with the visit here OF "a Washington
gentleman popularity supposed 90 repre-
sent the Havemeyers, of New York.
President kimbali. 30 appears, stated,
without reservation. the fact that the
line would be established I'm the event
that the Hanna-Payne measure Is adopt
ed. and there appears little doubt that
the biH viii pas.
The expenditure Of five million 20 six
million dollars. contemplated by the
building of the ships Of the new line.
and the establishment OF the same is
regarded as promising much for this
port. and while some conservative people
oppose the plan OF substituting the steam
ships and advocates of that policy cite
tho fact that England. France and other
foreign nations have by IL acquired con-
troll OF the carrying trade OF the sea-
and appear 20 have the best OF the
argument