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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
MORGAN ON THE LOOKOUT.
lie Is said 10 lie Anxious To Secure
Control Of the ScabOard Road.

CNew York Herald, Wednesday,
Further details of j.. Pierpont Morgan's
plans I'm connection with the Seaboard
Airline came 20 light yesterday. Some
persons I'm Wall Street went SO far as 20
assert that men intimate with Mr.. Nor
gun have kept informed in regard o. the
condition of the Produce Exchange trust
Company for some time and that when
the proper time comes the Southern rail-
way interests will be quick 90 take adj
vantage of the situation and snatch up
the SeabOard and Roanoke stock, which
is necessary 10 obtain control Of that pro-
perty.
Trust Company said that assurances had
been received from somebody close 10 Mr..
Morgan about two weeks ago that the
necessary cash would be furnished TO help
the cOmpany's books justified IT, This
director said ne was told that William
Nelson Cromwell was TO Doe allowed TO
look over the books and If he was salts
fled funds would be advanced on proper
collateral.
/ learned yesterday that the special com
mittee which was appointed by the dlrec-
tors of the trust company 60 take charge
of the company's affairs spent most OF
their time Yesterday trying TO ma out
which of the assets connected with the
various underwriting schemes was most
easily marketable and the intention is
reported TO be 10 dispose of this Seaboard
and Roanoke stock at the earliest mo-
ment. It is understood that they have
received g satisfactory offer for it, and
ID is supposed that this offer comes from
friends of Mr. Morgan possibly Mr..
RYAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22

General Lawton's military services, the
order goes On TO say.
THE swift and resstless movement Of
his column 10 the Rio Grande and across
the northern boundary Of the plain Of
Central luzon. which had just been cap
turcd was the chief factor IN the de-
structon Of the insurgent power. and
was tho browning achievement Of his
arduous lie.
lie fcn I'm the fulnoss OF his powers.
in the Joy OF conflict IN the conscious
ness OF assured victory. lie leaves 90
his comrades and country the memory
and the example Of dauntless courage Of
unsparing devotion 10 duty, OF manly
character. and of high qualities OF COM
ma ia. which inspired his troops with his
own indomitable spirit
''lhc nag viii be placed az hat-stah
and thirteen minute guns VIII be hred
at every military post and station on
The day after the receipt Of tins order,
and the usual badges OF mourning VIII
be worn for thirty days"
FUND FOR THE LAYTON FAMILY.
WASHINGTON. u. c., December A-
Acknowledgement Corbn, the head OF the
committee charged with the collection Of
funds for the benefit of the family OF
the late General Lawton. is I'm receipt on
expressions Of sympathy and OF willing
ness 10 cooperate from all quarters Of
the country. Some Of these are accom-
panied 10y contributions Of money and
in others there IS promise Of a generous
response 20 the committees appeal, issued
yesterday.
The committee aim 10 collect az least
So oOO Northumberland Charles ked-
ward. who was temporarily acting as
General Lawtons chief Of staff. has been
instructed by the Secretary Of War to
superintendent the transportation OF
General Lawtons remains, and accom-
pany them 90 this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
KAUEMANN & CO.
Fourth and Broad.

IS glad to supply him with one or as
many az he wants. lie Is not likely 70
incapacitate himself by taking cold, as
tho singers are, and is above such uniin-
portant but costly, conditions as tne "ea-
% 900 FOR one Performance as NJ. faue-
rawskl did on Saturday. rhe pianist mas
seen as little OF the world as usual SINCE
dooided 10 have some friends at dinner,
and called them all by telephone AZ q Tow
moments notice. They were, OF course:
able 10 accept. Most OF them renamed
mil 2 o'clock I'm tho morning. NJ. Pade-
rewsN Is not In the habit or retiring
early. and one Of the chief responsibin-
Ties Of HIS secretary Is TO. sit up with nun
and play Billiards when he does not feel
Ike sleeping His nervousness Is not SO
great as IL was I'm former years, however,
and his indulgence in tea and Russian
CIGARETTES has been somewhat restricted.
But his passion for billiards IS as great
as ever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
THE SOUTH IN CONGRESS-.
CrumpnclScr Introduces Bill to Re-
duce Representation.

WASHINGTON. December pa bill in
troduced I'm the House to-day by Repre-
sentative Crumpacker. Of Indiana, has for
It's ultimate objects a reduction Of the
representation Of the South in Congress
It directs the Director of the Census 10
compile the registration laws of the sew
eral states. so far as they affect the quail
ifcation Of voters; 10 collect statistics
showing the number Of voters. white and
col0red, respectively, In each state and
the number Of votes actually cast at the
presidential and congressional elections
in 1896 and the regular congressional cleo
ton IN 1898 He Is also directed 20 pre-
pare a tabulated statement showing re-
spectively the number Of white and col
ored male citizens I'm each State over the
age OF q years, together with the number
OF llliterates
This information. properly tabulated.
IS TO be I'm readiness FOR submission 70
Congress before December -, 1879. The
bin was referred to the Committee on
Census.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
80 Yofk aunD

Nine. Paderewska. az she IL 20 DC cailed
h,S Tfrsens who want 10 speak her name
correctly. made her first public appear
ance in this country AZ her husband
matinee In Carnegie Hal. She SAT IN
second-tier box with her friend, Nine.
Adamowska, OF Boston. she was not VS.
lille from the seats downstairs, and few
uersous In the hall knew OF her presence
IN Is doubtful II general knowledge or
her presence would have diminished the
enthusiasm which the women exhibited
An during the afternoon and "a the close
~ the recital The audience represented
in money about 5000. and all 81 that, with
the exception OF a few hundred dollars,
was profit. IL Is the successful pianist
who makes fortune when the tide OF
public favcr has once turned his way.
All he needs IS piano, and any maker
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
ENRICHED by CARELESS boy.
Copper stock, Sale Checked by Unde-
Iivered Telegram. Rose 100000.

liNtftN ltttkfhns ttonf Hp'f'O's
(New York Tlmes)
John Z. Martin and the stock company
which owns the Martinique Copper Mines
at Tucson. Arlz.. OF which he is man
ager. made more than $4,000 the other
day through the failure Of a messenger
boy 10 deliver a telegram.
A three-days' option on block OF Mar
Unique stock had been given to repiesen-
tatiyes Of a syndicate OF Boston and bal-
timore investors. which was 70 expire az
midnight Of the third day. on the eve
ming OF the last day Mr.. Martin ana ms
son waited until midnight. but dld not
receive an expected telegram. NeSotia-
tlons were begun the next day with other
persons.
Leon o. Bailey. counsel for the Boston
and Baltimore Investors. called on Mr.
Martin laler 10 complete the deal for the
syndicate. He was astOnshcd TO learn
that a telegram he had sent had not been
delivered 10 Alr Martin. IL was learned
that the telegram had been put IN a rack
in the eleVatOr-car. FROM there ll nad
been stolen.
Experts reports during the three days
allowed 10 the syndicate had caused the
quoted values Of the shares involved 70
rise yi5 GC8 higher Mr.. Martin refused 20
complete the deal. as he considered the
undelivered telegram an inadequate no.
tlce lie. however. paid Mr.. Bailey s2VD
To- release him from AN claims. Mr. Mar
lin will not sue The telegraph company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
GENERAL LAwToN's FUNERAL.
actual Ceremonies Postponed Until
the Transport sails.


MANILA. December ass u. NJ
GENERAL Lawton's body viii be removed
'em bis late residence 20 the cemetery
.'-merfow. In accordance with Mrs.
'-A".oa's wish, there will be no ceremo-
--.-.y "a prayer. The late Generals
.-a 4 Stewards troop Of the Fourth
cavalry which accompanied General
slc.l
'N' actual funeral ceremonies viii take
.--e DOB about ten days when the trans
- sa'.s under the direction OF General
"aa and with military honors. The
'" oifanizauons, including the Supreme
.i. "ll participate. ana Senior Calde-
nIl lead the Fllipipos who were as
0.l with General Lawton in the orr
.'Ataflon Of municipalities Senior Caldo-
sad 10 was "the saddest day 20 the
'9lo nation % see lost not only the
.snrel advocate Of peace. but their
friend"
-is Lawton bears her grief bravely.
resident Mckinley and Secretary
''ls messages 10 Maior-General Otis
'fe been posted az the Palace. where
iaes are az half-mast.
HONORs FROM THE ARMY.
"AsuINGTON, j.. C.. December 2i.-
az general order was issued from the
an Department to-day, announcing 10
~ army the death Of MajOr-General
Amy W. Lawton After roeounting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
DEATHS.

BENNETT. Died at 1915 p. NJ. De-
cember %. 1893. az his residence, NO H0s
east Main street. JAMES n. BENNETT.
Funeral will trko place from 81 Pat
rick's church. with a requiem mass, SAT-
URDAY MORNING. December I'D, at 10
o'clock Interment at Mt Calvary Gene
terry.
washington and Baltimore newspapers
please copy.
CAYCE.-Died at the residence OF his
brother. Mr.. Milton Cayce, December list.
at HIS T.. NJ, EDGAR NJ. CAYCE; aged
81 years.
Funeral notice later
LrMsDEN. December zist at q
A NJ. Mrs. MARTHA LAURA LUMS-
DEN. widow OF Charles Lumsden, In the
s5th year Of her age.
Funeral from Broad-Street Methodist
church THIS Ornday) MORNING ~ 10
o'clock. Interment IN Petersburg. Va
Petersburg WaJ, Lynchburg tNa) ana
Norfolk Va) papers please copy.
MANTLE. Died near East Richmond.
Of pneumonia. on Wednesday, December
10Th. az o'clock. Mr.. JAMES MANTLE.
OF Heurico county, IN the Goth year OF
his age.
SUNDAY az halt-pdSt oN'"'"' f'S"e1
are. invited 90 attend.
PENDi. ETON.- Died suddenly. at her
home. No. 2is north Twentieth street,
Wednesday. December 70. lSg. &C HIS A.
81. Mrs. ELLA PENDLETON wife Of
Virginlus Pendleton.
Funeral az 2:30 O'clock FRIDAY AZ
TERNOON from Monumental church.
WORDSWORTH. Died. az ner late.
residence. No 40 north First street. We'd
nesday. the 10Th, az haif-past 4 =. M.
Mrs. MARTHA J. WiGGLESWoRTH;
aged 60 years.
Funeral VIII take place nom her iats
residence az half-past 3 =. II. FRIDAY.
Friends and acQuaintances Invited to at
tend
Stockton and sonora Gall PAPERS
please copy.
f,r - Ia ffH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
while Jones's Committee.
Fredericksburg starr

The assignment OF Hon. William A.
Jones 10 a position OF the Committee
on Insular Affairs IS a deserved compli-
rnent 10 our representative. II Is con-
coded that Il will be the most important
co,rp,itfee M this Congress IL will DO
known AS the Committee OF Chairmen,
as a large number OF its membership
hold chairmaushlps OF other important
committees notably Serene y; Payne.'
chairman of ways and Means Joseph q.
cannon. chairman OF Appropriations; VIII
liam Il. Hepburn chairman Interstate
liam =. Hepburn, chairman Interstate and
commerce: Robert T.. HIT. chairman For
elgn Affairs; Eugene J. Loud, Pgst,Olhee
ami Post-Roads and Joseph ". Babcock,
instruct az Columbia. II VIII give Mr..
Jones an opportunity 10 aid In shaping
our policy toward our new possessions and
in arranging stable government TOT
Cuba and the Philippines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
The Soldiers Home Dinner.

The veterans Of the Soldiers Home are
TO enjoy a very attractive dinner on
Chrlstmas-D The menu has been ar
ranged with due care. and that IL will be
appreciated goes without saying. The
oysters for the feast have been sent by
Pickett Buchanan Camp, Of Norfolk. and
The cigars by Taylor q Boiling. Here IS
the menu.
SteWed oysters
Roast Turkey. cranberry sauce.
Roast Shoat. apple sauce.
Baked Virginia Ham. Stewed Rabbit.
Wheat Bread Corn Bread.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
Dreamed Irish Potatoes.
Pickle. Celery. Cheese. Crackers.
Apples Oranges. Bananas.
Nuts Raisns. Confectionery.
NinCe Pie Small Cakes
Tea. Cigars Coffee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
CALLED TO ST. MARKS.
Rev. w. q. Patton, of Roanoke,
Takes Week TO Consider IL.

The vestry OF ST. Marks met Rev. w
G. Patton. Of. Roanoke last night. and
pressed him TO accept call to the pulpit
Of that church.
An address was submitted 10 Mr. Pat
ton, outlining the church organization.
the work and above all. the prospects
that appear TO be before the congregation
and the possibilities. Mr.. Patton replied.
earnestly thanking the vestry for the
call. He was unable 10 give an immediate
answer 10 the call. he said. and he asked
for time In which 70 consider the matter.
After some discussion he promised TO re-
turn a definite answer to the call some
time next week.
Mr.. Patton IS the guest Of his brother
in-law. Rev. DR.. Barr. rector OF Monu-
mental church. during his stay IN the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
MAKING OUT CHRISTMAS psRpoNs.
The Governor VIII Grant Several
wilkes Booths Dagger.

Governor Tyler has nearly completed
list Of convicts which he will pardon on
Christmas. Six or seven will be set free.
The names will probably be announced
this afternoon.
Mr.. Ben T. owen, the Governors pri-
vate secretary. sent 20 Mr.. John Eggle-
ston. a New York friend. yesterday, the
dagger which was used on the stage by
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated
Abraham Lincoln. The dagger was given
TO Mr.. owen by the late Thomas c. Epps.
OF the Richmond police force who was
roommate of Wilkes Booth at the old
Ford's Hotel in the days Of the Marshall
Theatre. Booth gave the dagger 70 Mr..
Epps, who gave it 70 Mr. owen.
Second-AuditOr Ryland and his clerical
force are engaged in making out checks
for the $4,000 OF interest on State bonds.
due the first day of January, 1870.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22

Rev. DR.. George Cooper preached at the
amshouse last night.
Health-Oficer Hancock. Of Norfolk
county. was in the city yesterday
--r-- r r quinn. Of Newport News,
formerly of Richmond, is critically H.
Rev =. r. Throckmorton. Of Fulton.
has accepted the call 10 be pastor of the
Pamunkey Baptist church.
There will De a called meeting Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of n. T.. Lee Camp az
the camp hall this morning al 10 o'clock.
CONGRESSMAN John Lamb and his pri-
vafe secreta ry. Mr.. J. &. Page, nave re-
turned 10 the city TO spend the holidays.
Mr.. IT. j.. Richardson. engineer at the
CustOm-house, VINO was h-lu UP ~ q
severely-sprained ankle, was out yester-
day.
Miss Ivy West. the young lady who
was So terribly burned az Old Church, In
Hanover county was reported yesterday
as being improved.
Mr.. Walter a. Grinnan. of the firm of
FOurqurean. Temple q Co, Is critically
iu and his physician, Or. Charles A.
Blanton holds out little hope Of his re-
cuverY
Sheriff y. c.. Watts. Of Augusta; George
n Hughes. Treasurer Of Roanoke county,
and Treasurer h. j. Palmer, Of King
william county were al the Auditors
Office yesterday.
THE union communion services Of all the
praebvterian churches VIII be held on
Sunday evening January lth, at the
Grace street Presbyterian church. Rev.
Dr Robert p. Kerr will preach the ser
mon.
Bishop Penick. former pastor OF 81.
Marks church, this city, surprised his old
friends here Wee les4ay by paying them
a ,ieit lie was az 81. Marks that night
shaking hands with the members OF his
old congregation
arr. c. n. Cordes and family, Of Wells
Vile. n. T.. are in the city. To-day they
viii leave on the Southern road for South
prst0n. where Mr.. COrdes goes 10 look
ever SOME land with a view 20 engaging
In farming. cattle-raising, and fruit-grow-
inc.
Afr l.. q. Haake. Of Engine Company No.
D. ,-,ada "a very heroic nght I'm a fire at
30 g05 north Nineteenth street on We'd
nos,av FLAMES were gaining great head
,,,o, and bv presence Of mind Mr.. Haake
prevented what might nave proved q Sc
IiOus nre.
The auxiliary Of the Brotherhood or 10
Connective ENGINEERS met at Lee-tamp
Hall Yesterday al u:4o O'Clock WIN ~. =;
Cornelius johnson In the chair Inc uSudi
husiness was transacted. The purpose OF
Inc meeting was 20 pack Christmas ,DoN
for the Home for Disabled kaifoad-Men
i'm Chicago. Accompanying TINS boA VIII
be "A well-hlled purse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
plot AGAINST british CRUISER

VICTORIA, =. G., December sl-Whe-
fher or not there was am attempt 70 blow
up The cruiser Leander, as reported a Few
nights ago, the Esquimauit author. tles
bo,e become more strict. Where there
ras one officer in charge Of the dock
ward az night there are now two ana
Twelve additional marine sentries patrol
fha navy-yard. Visitors are refused ad-
mission. and the big gun commanding
~ mort ia now manned by a crew OF
e,,nners night and day The officers dis
cieim am knowledge ~ the reported plot
ooqirst the cruiser Leander.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22

WASHINGTON, December H.-AIr.
Tracewell, the Comptroller OF the Urea
sury, has passed upon the claim Of swift
r. Co. of Chicago. for the price OF &c.,
OO pounds OF fresh beef, which accord
ing to contract, was shipped from New
port News. Va, on August s. 1888, for use
i'm the army OF Porto Rico The Comp
tr0ller finds that at the time of ifs con-
demnat0n the beef was the property Of
the United States and directs that the
claims DE settled accordingly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
CONGRESSMAN BouteIle Ill.

BOSTON, December Congressman
@. A. Boutelle, OF Maine who is at
Youngs Hotel, has been taken seriously
81. The nature OF his trouble IS not given
out
A bulletin given out this friday morn
ing stated that the congressman was SUI
ferlng from congestion of the brain, In
duced by a severe attack OF Indigestion
II was the opinion Of the physicians that
the malady is only temporary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22

whose mantl... he said had not fallen
10 the earth. but upon the shoulders Of
Clark Howell
J. G. srauding and A. c. Collier. OF
Atlanta. followed Mr.. Howell, the former
speaking on the question from a southern
standpoint and the latter giving his ex-
perience Of expositions as president OF
the recent exposition in Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22

Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchil.
Ninth Duke of Marlborough. Marques OF
Blandford Earl OF Sunderland. Ear on
Marlborough. Baron Spencer or worm
leighton. and Baron Churchill of SAN
bridge. Prince 0f ihe Holy Roman I'm
rirn rua Prince OF Mindelheim I'm huabla'
was married TO Consuelo Vanderbilt the
oa.antr I rs uHm X. vanderbilt NO
v.nher O.. 1885, 900 S. BartholqmeW $
..uIr.n iu the city. The Duke ~ MARI
borough is I'm bis 29th year. He succeed
Dd to nir title ON The death or MIS- fhth'f.
iu 1902 Since his marriage the Duke mas
greatly improved Blenhcim. the great ts-
tate 0f the Marlborough I'm oHiofdsn ire.
which was given by the British nation pm
grateful recognition of bis victories TO
John Churchill first Duke OF Mar.oQ-
rough. concerning whom The French emil
drcn still sing "MalbrOuk sen Ya-t-en
puerre." The present Duke and Duchess
have restored To Elenhclm muCn OF lhr
snlendOr of which it had been stripped 10y
the extravaganza OF the duke pleueCeS-
s0rs The Duke has entered actively INTO
political life. his first speech in Parlia-
menf was made on August ID. 1910. when
ON behalf Of the House of Lords, De
made the first reply TO the address or the
throne 10 the new Parliament. ON That
occasion he wore the uniform ~ the OK
f0rdshiro Ycom6nrv. iu which Do holds a
commission as lieutenant. Early TN the
present year ne was appointed paymas-
tor-general. lie has two ndren-John
Albert Edward William Spencer Churchill,
Afqr0uoss Of BiandfOrd, who was born IN
1q7 and Lord IvOr Charles spencer
Churchill who was born I'm 1898. The
Duke was arrested in this city I'm october
1895 Iy Park-POliceman Sweeney for
coaeting on his bicycle I'm Central Park
He was let so because he didn't know
tho lIW.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
Habnnn street Railways Combined.

NEW YORK. December 21.-An the
stroet-railway interests I'm the city or
Habana were consolidated to-day at a
meeting I'm the office OF the treasurer Of
the Habana Electric Railway Company
thus ending q contest begun more than
a year ago. Work was begun by the
electric company several months ago, and
II As now said that q complete system Of
electric traction will be I'm operation by
the lst OF June.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
ELEruANT KILLS HIS TRAINER.
Life OF Patsy Forepnugh Crushed
out by "Sid."

COLUMBUS. o.. December 0-Patsy
Forepaueh. trainer for FOrepaugh * Sells
irons vas killed to-day by AN elephant
belonging TO the circus and known as
sid FOrepaugh was trying 10 get lne
elephant 10 20 TO another part OF ihe
building where The elephants were, Dut
Sid was sulky and refused TO oDey' fory
p9ugh sunk a hook into his trunk, which
greatly angered the elephant Forepaugh
was seized I'm the elephants trunk and
thrown TO the ground with great violence
sid then placed his fOrefOOt upon FORE
paugh, and. throwing his weight upon
him crushed his life out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
Fatal ARRAY between lawyers.

DALLAS, TEX, December a.-F NJ
Etheridge, one Of the most prominent
lawyers I'm the city, shot Attorney Edwin
O. Harrell, who Is equally well known
four times. I'm a crowded elevator I'm the
North Texas Building to-day. Harrell
died later az his home.
Harreu had a pistol half-cocked In his
hand. as he fell I'm the lobby In front Of
the clevator-shaft. Etheridge is in GUS
tOdy.
The men were employed as counsel on
opposite sides IN litigation involving cot
ton-mil property, and quarrelled con-
corning professional affairs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22

Shortly before o'clock this morning
Mr.. J. NJ. Pace. one o. the employees OF
the Richmond Locomotive Works, was In
iured bv some iron falling upon him His
legs were badly bruised. but his injuries
are not at am serious. The ambulance
was summoned, and the doctor IN charge
rendered the necessary medical assist
ance. after which Mr. Pace was removed
to his home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22

The case of Barcus vs.. Gates IS drag
ging it's weary length along in the United
States Circuit Court but Il IS expected
that tho end will be reached by Saturday.
Three sessions are being held daily, and
judge Waddiil was on the bench yester-
dav until after 10 o'clock an night. The
evidence for the plaintiffs has all been
submitted. and the testimony of the de-
PENDANTS is now being taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
r.,.mer. 70 lie Made sailors.

D-r,v YORK. December 2l.-Ihe con-
- crniser Dixie arrived from Phila-
Scinbia to-day. having on board 30
1el ,,en from the Mississippi Valley
,.'no are 20 be converted into sailors. the
pixie will remain in dry1dock ahSil liz siiI
,in.,ce a. the West Indies and later 70
n .s,.l ber government has ever tried -
moke sailors out OF farmers me expert
noent viii be watched win interest ny
The naval powers OF the "oi'u'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
A Guaranteed nnrner.

IITIIHHU .F"H"'T
Have you any gas burnersY' asked
the customer I'm the hardware store.
"Just out Of the old kind" responded
the merchant, but there is particular
kind that you can have for nothing
Il would Ike 10 see II"
"Wen. come down 10 my house about
10 tonight You can see this gas burner
making love TO my daughter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
Death Of Mr. Edgar Cnyce.

Mr.. Edgar NJ Cayce died AZ 11:i5 o'clock
last night az the residence of his brother,
Mr.. Edgar r. NJ. Cayce, on the Grove
road.
Deceased was I'm the 6lst year OF his
age. He had been I'm falling health for
some time The funeral arrangements
have not yet been completed.