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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
Ioubert. the noer. and Our civil War

To the Editor of the New York SUM-
sir.-AIr. Lamar Fontaine IS away on
about General JOubert having peen "a
"Johnuv Reb" General JOubert visited
this country about nine years ago, anu
with his wife and granddaughter was
guest at my house. He never served IN NY
confederate army. lie was born IN Soutn
Africa as were his ancestors as far Dach
as 1850; they came there Dutchmen, not
Huguenots. They were Huguenots IN me
same way that Senator Chauncey NJ. De
new. or Congressman Jacob IaieVre, on
New Paltz u.s. Their Huguenot ancestors
fled to the republic Of Holland, then the
only free country i'm the world, ana be-
came Dutch citizens; the descendants OF
the original HuguenOts I'm the second or
third generation spoke nothing but Dutchi
some OF them came 20 Manhattan Island
some of them went 10 South Africa.
/ notice that quite a number or writers
state that the present Beers derive thelr
fighting qualities from their Huguenot
ancestors. 1t IS q mistake TO put u TINS
way; their Dutch ancestors had fought
Spain for eighty years, and made land
Of refuge for liberty for the oppressed
people Of an Europe; there never were
any Anglo-SaXOns better fighters than
the Holland Dutch. ...,,,..
GEORGE w. VAN STOLEN.
New York. December POD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24


Of the Methodist Episcopal Churcn' Inc
attendants were Miss Bette Chapman an"
MIR George Plunkett. Miss Eula Shei'oh
and Mr.. Elijah Catterton, Miss Mary zee
catterton and Mr.. MIN. Catterton. MISS
Lizzie Chapman and Mr. George DAVIS
and Miss Mamie Elliott and Or. WIN"
Jennings. The bride was Handsomely VI.
tired in a gown Of blue broadc'otn' una
carried n bunch Of hide's roses Inc
rooms were tastefully decorated WIN
evergreens. and the conventional bell was
suspended above the happy pair. Aiter
n bountiful and delicious luncheon me
bride ana bridegroom. i'm coach ana
four. followed by the entire bridal party
proceeded TO the home Of the bride
groom. where reception was held ana
other friends had gathered TO bid them
"God-speed" on the sea Of matrimony.
Here another repast. consisting or an
the fowls. meats. fruits, nuts. &c, OF the
season awaited to refresh the inner man.
After an evening spent In social inter-
course the party disbanded. with the nope
OF other meetings during the near Chfist-
mas holiday
The many and appropriate presents tes-
titled to the popularity of the bride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
THE MAYOR SIGNED II
HE APPROVES THE STREET rail-
WAY ORDINANCE.
SIGNATURE ATTACHED LAST NIGHT.
The Passenger and Power Co. M"s'
Accept n witbin 90 Days-consoii-
a.,so. >tus, come-The New Com
pnny 10 Unite with Traction Co.

Mayor Richard NJ. Taylor has oixea
his signature 10 the ordinance which gives
a thirty years street-railway franc MISE
"a the Richmond Passenger and Power
Company. and the measure thus becomes
a law.
The Passenger and Power COMPANY
for there IS no longer any doubt ahou'
its formation-will proceed as soon as
posslble 10 the reconstruction Of the lines
Of the old Richmond Railway and Electric
Company.
II is agreed that the day Of consolda-
ton with the Traction Company Is 10.
Ear distant. and the knowing ones eNpecs
20 sco All The lines OF the city controlled
from one Office al no very distant uale.
NV what process the amalgamaiion VIII
take place IS not known, and gentlemen
interested I'm the new syndicate are UNI
ablc 10 give any idea as 20 the propoi'on
~ capital in tho company That VIII DC
acid by Richmond men.
TERMS OF ITS ACCEPTANCE.
The Passenger Company IS given, I'M
Ser the ordinance. ninety days after us
spproval in which TO accept in writing
Zach and every provision Of the same.
other stipulations in regard 70 the ac-
,eptance OF the franchise are as follows:
2 That the said Richmond Passenger
and Power Company shall, within thirty
DAYS after the filing Of It's acceptance OF
the provisions Of this ordinance. nle WIN
the City Clerk a transfer. 10 be accept
able 70 the City Attorney, from the pro-
per owner, or owners, OF the said COM
pany, q proper surrender 20 the city OF
All the rights privileges. and franchises
N all the street railway companies now
holding or operating lines ana routes
along tho streets of this city. other than
those chartered 20 the Richmond irac-
ton Company. -
BOND TO BE FORFEITED.
3. That IL. at the expiration Of the nine
IS days for the acceptance OF THIS ordi-
nance. the said Richmond Passenger ana
Power Company shan have failed TO ac-
cept the same. or n. at the expiration OF
the said thirty days Ina which the SAID
company is allowed 10 file The assignment
Of the rights. privileges. and franchises
now belonging 10 and exercised by other
street railway companies upon the streets
Of this city. along which the said Rich
fnond Passenger and Power Company pro-
poses 20 run, It's lines Of street railway
under ttis ordinance, then. and I'm that
case, TIE said bond. or bonds. aggre-
eating the sum OF $1,000 required 10 be
filed, shall be forfeited 20 and become
the absolute property Of the city OF
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24

President of BostOn's Close" DIM"
Arrested I'm California

BOSTON. December 25.-The trehu oi
affairs connected with the closing Oh w
Globe National Bank In this city LOT ''e
first time developed criminal aSp'e'
through the placing under surveillance 10
day I'm California OF the banks iorin'i
president, Charles II. C9e. 49,, Ia
The charge against Mt cole Is me o.u
one OF oyerdrafts and over-loans, many 20
himself. and the action OF the recelvsl VI
shoclr In the friends Of the former presi-
dent. was not n surprise -,
II is practically agreed that 1t was e.
gantic speculation in copper stocks IN
which Mr.. Cole became so much inVOlVeu
that the banks money and credit were
used until they were well-nigh eA l,,s..a',
,rho Unreliable result OF failure followed
ofter. the bank was bOlstered up by the
clearinghouse. which paid It's indebted
ness 10 the extent Of many Millions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24

District Court yesterday by the j. y.
Caudle Electric Company. An order was
entered setting the case for hearing on
January 18th
An order was entered by Judge Nadd'H
I'm the matter Of the Werkclman-BroWh
Drug Company. OF Baltimore, vs.. D. v
Eubank. OF Old Point. adjudging EubahN
q bankrupt. and directing Receiver KIM
berly 70 dispose Of the stock and fixtures
for the benefit OF the creditors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
The Old Homestead.

written for the Dispatch)
How oft I think Of the old homestead,
When j was but a child.
And a mothers voice sweet comforts
brought,
with It's tones 50 soft and mild.
But now. oh now, where is that voiceY
And father, brothers, aye;
And sisters. with their laughing eyesY
All, none are there to-day!
The home has changed 10 other hands.
The fragrant flowers are not
But still IL bears the name Of home,
Forget it L cannot.
The hlck'ry-tree which once was ours,
To rest beneath at noon,
Has changed from verdure unto dust,
And we may change as soon.
The dear old fields are brown and scar
Wrapped In the chills OF wintry blast;
Not as they were when parted We
But an, that time has long since
passed.
When shall we meet as once we met.
Within those little cottage walls,
To greet the ones who then were there
And' hear their merry, laughing calls?
sad thought. we ne'er shall meet again
Amid the glowing scenes OF yorel
soon Time will sway his iron wings,
And We shall dream Of home no more
j. ROY MIDWINTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
sCOTTSVIILE.
Home for the Christmas Holidays
Briefs.

sCOTTSVILLE. VA, December o.
(special) have a good prospect for
snow to-day. It IS still quite cold.
Captain John L. Pitts arrived here early
this morning by special train from Cald-
we'll w. Va. with 800 laborers whom he
has employed on his railroad and tie con-
tracts IN West Virginia. They come home
TO suend the Christmas holidays. and Will
return by January q, 1900. They belong
here and below this place on both sides
Of James river.
Mr.. william r. Pitts has Just returned
home from West Virginia 10 spend
Christmas at his home here lie expects
TO pay a visit TO Powhafan county in a
few days.
Captain James *. Gait ond Mr.. Paul
Petit Of Palmyra. are here to-day.
Or. Charles J.. Wingfeld. Of Warren;
Mr.. George w Patteson. Of Fallsburg,
and Mr. G.. ". Jones and Mr.. Thomas
Childress, OF Esmont. are here today.
Messrs John J.. Martin, OF Carriers
Bridge. and John Ramsey. If the How
ardsville neighb0rhood. are IN our town
to-day.
Miss Nellie Beal. Of Richmond has
just arrived here 10 visit her brother,
Jackson Beal. this Christmas.
Misses Mena and Laura Ramsay leave
to-day for their home. near Towards
Vile. and will return here TO school after
the holidays.
Mr. Fred. IT. Farrar. Of charlottesville.
will spend Christmas-Day with lis pa
rents here.
I wish 20 correct an error which made
last week. l stated that ir. John \.
Briggs. of Johnson & Briggs tie dealers.
Of Richmond, had moved 10 Caldwell w.
Va. where they have a large lumber
contract. but 1 have just learned from
Mr. Briggs that he only went To- West
Virginia on q business trip, and that he
still lives and does business I'm Richmond.
Mrs. j. j. Moon and daughter, Mss
Celestine, left this afternoon for their
home. In Richmond. after "a weeks Visit
10 Mrs. NJ. a. Martin. mt Fairview.
Mr. j.. II. Jones. of Wheeling W. va,
Is here at his old hHua ro weeks
visit.
our town Is much crowded today with
persons who are shopping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
FIRST CROP OF CHRISTMAS FIRES.
The Old Adam Bakery Furnishes n
sensatIon-Other Small Fires.


The crop Of fires that are generally in
,idents Of the Christmas celebration,
have, 80 far, been decidedly small. There
were only three alarms yesterday. and
as often proves 10 be the case the last
was not the least serious The alarm
was turned IN from the Dispatch office
box shortly after II o'clock. The fire
was discovered in the old Adams bakery,
Oh south Twelfth street. now occupied
By Mrs Andrew Johnson. IL originated
In tho back part OF the building, near the
kitchen, and is believed 10 have been
caused by an electric-wlre that enters the
building.
That part Of Twelfth street IS not much
frequonted late al night and the fire
had evidently been smOuldering for some
time when IL was discovered The fire
men had to fight their way through "a
dense volume of smoke, and IL was fully
sn hour before the back tap came. The
street-cars on Main street were held up
oy the hose-pipe that crossed the street
from the hydiant in front of the Dis
patch.
Tho damage TO the building win not be
very great. but the smoke and water will
entail considerable loss on Mrs. Johnson.
Tor everything about the building was
more or less affected
AT 5:B IN the v,ning a fine occurred
at No Su7 Second street Fulton. The
building Is owned by Pollard d Bagby,
and occupied hy Nelson Garter (colored.
There was no loss. and no Insurance.
The FIRE was caused by a foul chimney.
Assistant Chief shaw. of the Fire De-
partment saved serious loss by fire
yesterday While driving along Nenable
street he saw smoke coming from a fire
in tie rear of 2205 Nenablc street. and
soizing his eXtinguisher found a fire I'M a
building used as smoke-house The
building was situated next 10 a twO-stOry
brick dwelling Chief Shaw eXtinguished
the flames
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
MrKINLEY AND ROOT.
Roth VIII he Nominated by Accih-
nation. Says Payne.

MILWAUKEE, December Emu
President Mckinley will be the choice Oh
the next Republican National ConVen-
ton: that he will be nominated ~ ~, a.
poot viii be his running mate, Is the
oninion of onal-Committeeman Henry
g. payne. who returned from the East
to-day. .-,,. l.. 49,
Mr. Payne says that the feeling IN the
1soet is strongly in favor OF nominating
MIR Mckinley by acclamation, and mat
Mr. Root is the choice Of the Washing
ton people for the vice-presidency.
Mr. Root IS very highly thought OF IN
washington, and all through the East
and has the confidence Of the people IN
every respect
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24

lBlltlmOrf Am'rI'HII M.
Hugh Lupus Gr0svenor Duke "l N.,
Minister who died yesterday ht lnt
OF "a. was counted the richest man il .i.
world. and was certainly che iarS.-, ~.
owner There may Dee ltinHs ,.,'i bei
sole control of such vast property
belongings. real and personal are
Deste3 ~ worth Nl5 oo00. and his avg
nnal income placed at = %, ~ Az 81 ~
1r..,,einster maid him rental Win at
hts aenith he was very democratic ~
his ,"sve Generous On his giving houi
less i'm his hospitality beloved ps n
tenantry. fond 81 s uu ng,nioSaires possess.
snJ there ALL DC sincere mourm9s al "''
death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
THE BARCUs-GATEs SUIT.
A Phenomenal Record in the Case
Date set for Argument.

The case Of Barcus against Gates has
PASSED the second stage. All the evidence
has been heard. and February 2Sth has
been set as the date for the argument to
begin.
A remarkable feature I'm this case Is
the length Of the record. 1t IS, perhaps,
the longest Of any case ever heard In the
United states Circuit Court in this city,
and Will make about 1900 pages.
The suit IS for $4,000 damages alleged
to have been caused by the sale OF sup
posed phosphate lands TO a western syn
ricate. composed for the most part Of In
lianapolis capitalists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
TWO NEGROES LYNoHED.
Their Crime the Murder of n Highly
RcSpecfed Citizen.

BOLTON, MISS. December &.-Two
negroes, James Martin and Frank West
were lynched at Bakers Creek bridge
one quarter Of mile west of this place
at s o'clock tonight, for the murder
of an aged and highly-respected citizen.
named Milton 4. Hair, and an attempted
assault upon his niece. Miss Curran.
The murder was cold-bloodod. Robbery
was the incentive, the negroes being
under the impression that large sum
Of money was concealed in the house
Martin and West were captured about
10 o'clock this morning. 1t required a
whipping 20 make the latter confess,
when he broke down and related the
whole story The Town Marshal brought
the prisoners 10 town and placed them
i'm the city prison. About z o'clock a
mob of 100 masked men broke open the
place and took the two men TO the bridge
west OF town. Moses were placed around
their necks, the other ends of the ropes
being tied TO the cross-tles, and they
were told to jump Off the bridge Martin
AT once plunged into space, but West
had TO be pushed off.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
Eire In NORFOLK.

NORFOLK, VA, December 28.-(spe-
cial)-A fire on the waterfront here to-
night threatened TO destroy much yalu-
able property including the big cotton
warehouses IN Atlantic City. The Not
tingham g. Wrenn Company's lime and
lumber and ice warehouses and the oys-
ter houses belonging 20 the Wrenns burn
ed. Fire tugs confined the flames 10 the
frame warehouses. Loss 5000 TO $1,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
BLACKSTONE.
Presented With a Handsome sword
Personal Points.

IfftOnnt
BLACKSTONE, VA, December o.
SPECIALIZATION John H. Addison, COM
mandant at Hoge-Memorial Military
Academy, had q high compliment paid
him by the boys Of the school on Thurs
day evening when they presented him
with a sword as token Of their regard
for him personally and in recognition Of
his efficiency as a professor and military
officer. The boys were all on dress pa
rade, and when Colonel James Mann step
ped forward and. I'm a few appropriate
remarks. presented the sword % Major
Addison. he was quite surprised, as the
boys had managed 10 keep from him alto
gether until then the secret Of their pur-
pose. The sword is very handsome one.
with the name Of Major Addison engraved
on one side and "Hoge- Memorial Military
Academy" on the other.
DR.. Il. G. Williams and bride, or Sa-
vannah, Tenn, arrived In Blackstone on
yesterday morning on visit TO the
friends OF Dr. Williams, who Is an old
NottOway boy.
Miss Agnes V. Sturgls is on a visit 70
friends on the Eastern Shore.
Miss Elizabeth Y. Jones Of New YORK,
IS visiting the Misses Compton here.
The old boys of this place and the sur
rounding country, who have been away
during the past year are pouring In for
the Christmas holidays. Among those
who have arrived are Messrs r. a. Epes.
J. 8 Epes, Travis Epes j. ID. Davis. c.
d. Davis. and Or. r. ". Epes. Messrs.
II. a. Adams. J. G.. Jones, and others were
TO come tonight.
The Masonic lodge Of this place has pre-
pared 10 have banquet on ST. Johns
night, Wednesday 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
Deaths In Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, December o.
(Special) -George II. Curtis, a wen-knOwn
,itizen, died early this morning. after a
lingering Illness. Deceased was 81 years
of age, and leaves "a large family. lie
was a member OF Alexandria Council,
Royal Arcanum, and for several years
had been employed as special officer at
the Pennsylvania railroad depot.
R0lO Henry well known as an aged
citizen and ex-pOiice officer. died last
night. Deceased was a member Of the
old night guards, which existed before
the present police system was put into
operation. Later he served on the regu-
lar force.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24

SALEM. VA, December Z3-iSpeeiall-
The season Of festivities was opened mere
last night by "a most enjoyable dance.
given az the residence of Captain and
Mrs r. r. Roberts. on east Main street,
by their daughter. Mrs. Evans. The house
was tastefully decorated. and presented
"A very pretty appearance 4 bOuntiful
and delightful supper WAS served. Many
guests from q distance, az well as many
Salemites. We're present II was unlyer-
sally voted one Of the most enjoyable
evenings ever spent I'm Salem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
CLARK sENATORsHTP CASE.
lawyer Found Guilty Of Bribery an"
VIII he Disbnrred.

HELENA. MONT. December BIN the
case Of Lawyer John 3. Welcome onars
ed with bribery in connection with the
election Of w. 4. Clark to the United
states Senate. the State Supreme Court
to-day returned unanimous verdict Oh
guilty. with penalty Of disbarment
In an extended review Of the evidence violence,
the court holds that the payment Oh @lv'-
600 bv Welcome to state Senator CiarK' 10
influence his vote for United States seha-
tor. is proved, and that Welcome snoulu
be disbarred for the act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
BROOKE SAILS FOR FLORIDA.
Consular Body i'm Havana Cans on
General Wood.

HAVANA, December 2S.-Generai
Brooke left at noon for Florida, receiving
a major-generars salute as the steamer
left the harbor A squadron or the
Seventh Cavalry and two batteries Of ar
tiuerv escorted the retiring Governor
General to Ia wharf. All the ceremonies
were purely military. oe
The entire consular BODY mace an VIZ oiii
cial call upon Govcrnor-General Wood
this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
o. to he IA child Again,

philadelphia North American)
Only 10 be a child again.
And hear at mothers knee
The WOndrOus tales OF Santa Claus.
Who comes 10 trim the tree:
And brings us candies. toys, and
things
That H.. If we are good:
But Ills our stockings. II we're bad,
With nasty coal and wood,
Only 10 be child again.
To feel that mystic spell
Which mother wOvc about my heart
In days gone. when she'd tell
How Santa Claus cross h0usetops
came,
A-riding In a sleigh:
i often wat ehed but couldn't see
Him come or 90 away.
Only TO be a child again.
Without rheumatic govt.
To marvel at the Christmas things,
And hop and skip about.
To "stun'' the candles and the cakes,
Nor feel dyspepsia them
Ia put up with the "tummic" ache
To be "A child again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
nr. ]. II. .Parl.er's VOW Positlon.

fNNW nfk Illnf-N
DR.. Joseph II. Parker who was presi-
dent of the National United States Bank
when II was absorbed by the National
Western Bank, and first president Of the
Produce Exchange Trust Company. Us 10
organize and be president Of the Harlem
Trust Company. which will have Offices
90 l25th. street and Park avenue. The
concern Is TO have q capital of S50O0c0 and
"a surplus of Ike amount
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
Vice. OF ZACHARY raylor,..

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Dcecmb0f
Application was made to-day 60 OF.
toes OF the Lafayette Soldiers Home
the admission ~ Miss Mary j. o.
OF Philadelphia. Ind. who Us Due f
Zachary Tdylors, thi
nearest living relative t0 him. r
born IN NOblesvllle IN 1882 she IT,,
bers her uncle we'll as he paid
her mother. on his way 90 Ne'h'i 4,
aunt OF Charles Major. the noFeiisi'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
Chnpmnn-PIunkett.

CHARLOTTESVILLE December %
Especial Miss Gertrude Davis daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Plunkett. OF Abe
marie. and Mr. j. r. Chapman. OF Amlcus,
Va. were united In marriage al the home
OF the bride Wednesday. December -,
1899 at high noon. the ceremony being
performed by Rev. W. A. ;. Conrad ac-
cordlng 10 the beautiful and solemn ritual
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
Gen. Lawton's 12-Yenr-OId Son n
Cnnfnin.
Hnnlsvllle C0nrIer-l0nTnlIl

IIOUlSNITTH VWTT Ut -I'TTT IT"TI :
Manly Lawton IS only j. years on age
but was recently appointed captain I'm
the army by President Mcl<nley ne ~
an General Fred. Grants staff. and the
General saws ne Is one Of his best officers
lie ~ said to possess every trait Of his
father. and Notwithstanding his extreme
youth. has performed perllous duties Win,
ont fear or hesitation. He rides spirited
charger and I'm his uniform set on 10y
the shoulder-straps and a heavy sword
ar his side. he looks much older than he
roalIy ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24

,,oraea her 20 the mercy Of the court.
,rhe nrisoner broke down and cried hys-
ferically when the verdict was announces.
She was reminded back 10 JAY 70 awa sv
sentence. The extreme PenaIty ~ aoa
years. The husband OF tns h w1ns"n acces-
s ner 80 10 The murder. were acquitted; Tns
woman was charged with having NILS us
her landlord. Paul Koeicht, whiie ne was
attending 10 evict her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
RELATED LETTERS TO SANTA.
Names Of Those Whose Epistles
Came in Last Night.


ON another page the Dispatch prints
the name and. where given, the address
OF every boy and girl from whom a letter
for Santa Claus had been received up TO
Friday night. a number Of additional
letters came in last night and although
they were very late, Santa Claus has
been made acquainted with their con-
tents. and the names OF the writer's are
here given:
oscar. Claude, and Fay Walker. 5m
west Seventh street. Mmchester; Ruth
and Willie Cox. Henrico; Robert Lee
Chappell. 1921 north First street; Allan,
Agnes. Virginia Hamilton, and Kent
Wade: Florence Page. 6l2 Spring street;
Jimmie Mnstead. Manchester; Stewart
Wesley Pierce: Eddie and Bernard, who
forgot to sign the rest of their name;
Minnie and Henry j.. Arsell. west Cary
street: Annie J. Calling, Petersburg;
Myra Din White, Powhatan Courthouse;
Lumsden children. sos north Fifth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
ca-nor Examination Postnoned.

NEW YORK. December 23.-Ihe eNami-
nation OF Contractors Benjamin -.
Greene. colonel John +. Gaynor, Edward
II. Gaynor. and William T. Gaynor, joint
" indicted with Michael a. Connolly and
former Captain Oborlln NJ. Carter United
states Engineer Corps in connection with
The Savannah river and Cumber and sound
frauds. which was set for to-day before
United States Commissioner Shields. has
been adjourned until December 30th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24

PEKIN. December 2.-An imperial
edict. lust issued. offers special rewards
for the capture of the Cantonese reform
IN. Kang Yu Wei. dead or alive. Az Kang
Yu Wei is i'm HongkOng this Is regarded
as an Indictment 90 commit murder In
British colony.