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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
REFUSED TO TAKE AN OATH.
Negroes Sent to Jail for Contempt of
Court

DANV1LLE. VA. Dec. j-Special-ln
the Corporation Cour, to-day Pattie cum
nlngham Molla James ana William Lips
comb. AN co.ored. were sent to iaI tor zee
fusng TO testify u a criminal case before
the court. They claimed TO belong 10 q
new and particularly holy religious sect,
who strictly construe the Biblical iniunc-
tiou to Swear not al ALL and they re-
fused TO take the usual oath.
Judge Aiken explained TO them that
they could meet the demands by simply
Affirming. or by merely promising 10 tel
the truth. but they declared that would
be only whipping the devil around the
stump. and was. according 20 their doc
trine, the same as swearing
Thereupon the judge ordered them to
Sail for contempt OF court, and as their
testimony was essential the case In which
they had been summoned was nolle pros
equied
The three witnesses are stil in jail. and
tonight are singing, praying and loudly
preaching TO the other ~ soners
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
TAN NOTICE,
Office Collector city Taxes.
Room Z. first floor, city Hail.
KlnlnlnnH W n.n Isl

Room I. first floor, city Han.
Richmond, Va. Dec. /. 1888.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS THE LAST
HALF or CITY TAXES, REAL ES-
TATE AND Personal. for 1888. is
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE at this
Ouice.
EVERY male twenty-one years Of
age and EVERY person keeping house
or doing business I'm the city is assessed
for personal taxes. Those who have not
paid any city taxes during the year Will
please call and settle, 50 as 10 avoid
being posted as delinquents.
GRADING. PAVING, PIPE AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS are also
due. and will have 10 be declared delln-
quent II not paid on or before end Of
year.
FIVE PER CENT. was added 10 all
tax bills real or personal, not half paid
ON or before JUNE Both.
FIVE PER CENT Will be added 10
last half If not paid on or before DE-
GENDER 3lst.
Interest at SIX PER CENT. also at
taches 10 all bills as soon as reported
delinquent.
Particular attention is called 10 the
above az under an ordinance passed hy
the CITY Council there can bee no avoid
ance Of the per cent. penalty after De-
icember 3lst.
Office open from $50 \. NJ to p. NJ
FRANK w. CUNNINGHAM.
del Collector Of city Taxes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

CHICAGO. Dec The consolidation or
the Pullman Palace Car Company and It's
rival the Wagner Palace Car Company
into one concern was ratified this afternoon
at 3D. special meeting OF the stockholders
of the Pullman Company. The stockhol-
dcrs vo.eI to increase the capital stock
of The Pullman Company from $545O~o
to S1le0np. the increase 10 be for the
purpose OF purchasing the property OF the
Wagner Palace Car Company.
10 was also voted 90 change the name
Of the company from the Pullman Palace
Car Company to the Pullman Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
Ilngleby Roberts

ROANOKE. VA. Dec ESPECIAL -
Thomas y Engleby was married to-
night 10 Miss Minnie Roberts. daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs "a. +. Roberts az the
residence OF the brides parents ON
Campbell avenue Rev Dr. Harper of
Greene-Memoral church oficiated Mr.
and Mr. Engleby left ou the midnight
train for New York. and will sail thence
90 Havana. cuba. where Mr.. Engleby
s. chief clerk u the office Of the AdIu-
tant-Geueral
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
400 PORTER STREET.

D., virtue Of deed OF trust dated Octo-
hor y 1875. and recorded I'm the clerk
80 81 the Hastings Court OF the city
~ Manchester. in d. Il. Is page - oe-
sauit having been made in the payment
Of one OF the notes secured thereuy. auu
heinz requested so TO DO 10y an parlts
connected Herewith ] will sell, az pup
lic auction. on the premises. ON
TUTrRSDAY. THE 9TH DAY OF DE-
CEMBER 1899. ...,.
at 400 o'clock +. NJ, the apoNe ~ -
AND LOT, fronting 32 feet on forte'
street and running back between touL-
tecnth street and Il line parallel there Wltn
liz feet to an alley - feet wide. rms Is
decidedly one OF the best lots TN the city
and while the dwelling IS not very ldi5e'
it is very attractive. ...,.,.
TERMS: Cash as TO costs or eNeculiH-
this trust, taxes, II any due. ana 10 Ply
ssld note Of $500. due october =. 800,
and upon the following credits: tlrst.
balance of 500 -. due to the buiuih-'
Loan and Trust Company or M3hc le5
ter secured by a deed of trust. ana Which
an,ount Is pavable i'm monthly instruments
cf sam To be assumed by the purchaser.
second five notes. an bearing interest
rom october Is 1898. jl-months note tor
90 40 due April 2s. 1900; G0-months' note
for ~ 40 due October rs 1900. GD-months
note for $500. due April 2s. 1901: =
r,onths' note for $500 due october -,
1oot and 7S-months note for 5000 due
Anril - 1902. 10 be assumed 10y the pui-
rbaler The balance I'm one year, bearing
interest and secured by deed of trust
A. l.. ADAMSON
do Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
TO CONVENE TO-DAY.

The Seuatc and the House Will Meet
at Noon.
Tho Senate and the House viii meet at
noon to-day LcuienantGvernor Echo.s
win cal the Senate TO order and the ofi-
GERS nominated last night hy the Demo-
cratic caucus viii be finally elected
Clerk Thomas II. Bigeev will call the
House 10 order and Rev. Or. w. a. Barr
Will make the prayer. The caucus nomi-
uces Will then Doe elected.
The Governors message will be present
cd I'm both houses, but the reading Of IL
viii be dispensed with and 10 win be
printed for the use Of the members.
The sessions Of both bodies viii be brief
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE rush Of
bills IN the House of Representatives
yesterday was the greatest in the mem
ory Of the House. The total being i8
bills. public and private and thirty
resolutions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
EN-Pnstnaster JniIcd.

SAVANNAH. GA. Dec 5-W. +. Car
ter. ex-postmaster at Meidrim. Ga. was
sent 10 jail to-day in default Of bond UNI
der the charge of Incorporating
funds Of the national government
Garter is short In his accounts with the
postOffico Department
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
SENATOR HAYWARD IS DEAD.
Passed Away at II il Home ia Nebraska
Yesterday nlornin-,

NEBRASKA. CITY, NEB.. Dec r.
United States Senator Hayward diediat
ESQ a. A. to-day.
United States Senator Monroe J.. Hay
ward was nny-nine years old, and has
lived I'm Nebraska City for thirty-two
years. Although a lawyer by probes
sion, he made his wealth largely through
investments i'm lands I'm Nebraska ana
Kansas A. the Republican nominee
he was defeated for Goveror by Poynter
two years ago. reducing the fusion ma
iority from 1900 10 800. and was elec'eu
90 the United States Senate by the ldSt
Legislature soon afterward ne Wa
stricken with paralysis while addresSir .
"a political meeting, and since thcn MS
death mas been daily expected.
Senator Hayward was veteran oil the
civil war. serving In the TWeniy-secoh9i
Regiment of New York Volunteers ana
later bon the Fifth Cavalry. lie mar
ried Miss Jennie Pelton. Of Putnam
county. y. y. 200 1870 and his widow ana
two sons survive him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

r. POWELL DUNN's SPECIAL Ho-
MOEOPATHIC REMEDIES.-By re-
quest / am placing my Special r. for
Dyspepsia, rheumatism. etc, at Nolt-
ing's Hardware Store. 735 l. Main ST.
other RS will be put there as required
Any orders left al 13J. or mailed to me
at Brookhill, l.. o. will be carefully
attended 10. II POWELL DUNN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
Fire in Meridian.

MERIDIAN. MISS, Dec. 5.-Fire broke
out at $50 tonight in the Rosenbaurn
Block and spread so rapidly .hlt o. IS
now beyond control.
The loss at $50 O'Clock is estimated 10
be S.y0.Q9O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
Ares, Of Miller unconarmcd.

MONTREAL. Dec Enquiry fails TO
confirm the story telesraphed from here
OF the arrest Of william +. Miller. the
fugitive manager Of the Franklin syndi-
cate. II is positively stated that Miller
has. not been arrested ln Montreal or
quebec.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

Bv virtue of ID certain deed 81 trust,
dated the -.d dav oi september. 1871, anu
recorded In Richmond Dhancery court
clerks office. .u ID. h. lbl "A. page w. de-
amt hayu. been made boz the payment OF
the debt secured thereby. and beng re-
oulrcd bv the nenelciarics so 10 90 we
viii Sell, by public auction. on the prem
Is.s Ou 1000
WEDNESDAY DEC. g. 1899.
al ( O'Clock T.. NJ. the above mentioned
property. described iu said deed as COM
moncue at a point ON the north lire OF
Marshall street, distant lGi feet east or
Th.ructh street. thence running easterly
along Marshall street and fronting thereon
Is feet. and extending back from said
front nortlerly between lines parallel
with Thirueth street IL feet 10 an alley
13 feet wide
TERMS. Cash as 90 enough for the eX-
poneoe of executing this trust all taxes
ihqt are in arrclr and unpaid az the date
az sale. and 10 pay tour notes Of $1,000
earh. f0ur 81 5000 each. one OF $4,000,
and one note for 81 oo0OO. all of said notes
hearing interest from The 2Gth day of Sep
tenhcr 1cG until paid. the balance on
terms 10 Doe announced on day Of sale.
IT, ST JNO COALTER,
T. a. CATLIN.
Trustees
T. A. Cafin. Auctionecr. no30
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[ he
Only
Bank
WILLIAM Il. MANN
WILL BE CLERK
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First pagc)
---- --- ---
/ lin county and tho clerk, 90 which place
/ colonel William Horny Mann OF Peters
/ burg was elected
! Applications OF Independents for ado
/ mission TO the party caucus were referred
/ 90 committee. yct On Doe named. which
I is given indefinite time in which 60 Tee
port
Ninoty-thrce names appeared ON the
printed list of those entitled % member
| Shin I'm the caucus. several were absent
| az fbo oufsoi buf every ono. with two cx-
copti.,s ,,... ,.re.apt f,tor fr tho oven ny,
M, e'ff,.,,..,., ...t.f. .t,,. tl, l,,,.ff 1.-
t.,.. ~ ,I,. fl..,,so az ,ff.,t.I ,t tho cane
/ c,s.
e.o.t,r tr. II IA e,u,dcrs Of
I rra,t,i, co,infr
Clcrk-Colonel William II. Mann. Of Pc
tcrsbure
Scrgcant-at-Arms-John VI. Johnson oil
Rockbr.dee county.
Do0rkoopc sullivan. oil MONT
| gomcry county
Assistant D.0rkoop r-r =. Lipscomo'
| of King and queen county
NIP pucUER PRESIDED
,r, ...... ...,,.t 81, o,lor at son
"' '1"''s wac d, ~ - l,,,,-
V'ocN ny non 49,. r.., a..
p".'i' ""V' any '''.'''7 +..i.. a
"onol conferred upon ''''' ',''H ',i-.',
'ne state upon 'He i''' OF az
legislative prc-eh l'll'H' anu "i'" ''
prosperity ihat h'd come 10 'he S,'le D"
Che interval since lle Id9l N--'i.l"'s'
MT. Charles j. hl'hu' Oh o' '9"''.''''
was honorcd oy election Too inc r'7i''''
oI secretary.
10 was moved ihal ihe I'.' Cd. .''1
House of Delegates Apply '' l"e caucus
and TINS motion was adopted.
Mr. Thomas i. Drinkard was nom'nal.a
as ScIsedut-at-Aim OF inc caucus Do
appearing chat Mr.. Drnkard was hol IL
member of thc House. his name was |iin-
drawn. and "a motion that all The old OLE
hcers of the House of Del gates act I'm
their Respective capacities n the caucus,
was adopted.
MIR F.atuerst0n. of Campbell county
moved that the roll De called. and the
motion prevailing. u was ascortained that
4u of those entitled TO admission were
r-esort with the exception of five Three
D., tbe.a absouf.es came i'm later.
,..,r, IN, MD cTrct-r1,y
CA9h VT MN .
Capt ID. 5. laihs' OF i,se' ON ..'l,'.,'.5
following resoI"''ol'' "i''0i "'9 ,,i. ~,
whereas. u "pr' 'l" ut.
Delegate SutNl'l' '' 'c'''...'.. 1870. ~ t5o
Us NOT On '"- ''' 1...l.,,,., b,,.fr.,
'e"'' '''', .,, .,.1t ~ s.i5 d,ler4fe to
ARISE. d. '' 5'' ,i.oror1ro
..t,-..-..l ,rb,t o. committee of five
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

FOR RENT. POPEs TOBACCO WARE
HOUSE -four Int, i',0A s vI
Southern railway depot Suitable FOR
storage wholesale mercantile business
or manufa~turirr. Elevators run bv
water rowor Apply to IL. II MEADE
Room 81 Chamlcr ~ COMMERCE. def
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
THE SCHOOL LAWS.
To Ask for a Commission 20 Codify the
Acts

AclS.
The Department of public instruction
will ask the Legislature to make provision
for commission 10 c0dify the acts relat-
ing so the public Institutions of learning
and the free schools, and 10 suggest any
new legislation that may be needed
This has never been done before and
80 is a most difficult matter for any one
to ascertain an the laws that have been
nas.ed regarding lie public schoOLs.
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madS unanimous. upon motion Of Mr.
Todd. of Augusta
Messrs. Jennings Cardwell and FOlkes
escorted Colonel Mann before the caucus.
and the youthful nominee returned his
thanks
OTHER MINOR OFFICES.
The next Office TO be filled was that OF
sereeant-at-arms. Captain r.. ) Parks.
Of Page, placed I'm nomination j. VI. John
son, of Rockbrdge.
Messrs A. W Eastwood. Of West
Point. James w Boswell Of Russell.
and Thomas h. Drinkard were placed i'm
nomination.
On the first ballot Mr. Johnson was
elected, receiving 63 votes Eastwood re-
ceived 8 votes. Boswell II and Drlnkard
10 The election OF Mr.. johnson was
made unanimous.
Mossrs. Arthur Sullivan for door
keeper ard j.. T.. Lipscomh. for assist
ant doog-keepcr were elected by accia-
nation. on motion of Mr.. W. T.. j. Lecch.
OF Rockbridee
Mr. r. \. Jones Of Isle OF Wight. adj
drcssin. he chair. called attention 10
tho application of W w. Baugh. OF
Prince George county. for admission TO
The caucus, and his motion that 1t be re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

Before a second ballot could bee taken
members began To- change ,heir votes With
great rapdity Mr. Folkes started the
stampede TO Mann. TO whom an the other
Richmond delegates quickly changed 70
is understood that Col Mann had made
provision in case OF election that Mr.
Bigger should be appointed assistant
clerk. To appearing evident that both
Richmond candidates would be dropped
the Richmond members no once threw
their strength TO Colonel Mann
The revised vote was announced as fol-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
Commissioners Auction Sale
of large raot-52S Aores-of heavily
timhered land in Chesterfield county.

timbered land in Chesterfield county.
WITH NICE FRAME DWELLING. ETC.
ABOUT THREE MILES FROM
FARMVlLLE 81 POWHATAN
RAILROAD AND
ABOUT SAME DISTANCE FROM APP
POMATON RIVER, BEING THE
LAND BELONGING TO THE
LATE ABRAHAM W.
MANN AND KNOWN As NINE OAKS"
BY virtue Of the decree Of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield county entered on
the oath day of November 1890 in the
suit Of jamie l.. Mann US. Miller, Clark
White and others shall, on
MONDAY. DECEMBER H. 1899.
at 1 o'clock Z. NJ. in front Of Chester
field Courthouse being Court Day. Of
fer for sale that exceedingly valuable
TRACT or HEAVILY TIMBERED LAND
containing 52S acres, more or less, lying
IN said county near Piney Grove church
on the Hickory or Petersburg road about
three miles from the Farmville and Pow
hatan railroad and same distance TO APP
pomattoX river.
This is perhaps the best body Of timber
in this county, and as timber is In great
demand and scarce. the attention OF saw
mill and lumber men is particularly in-
vited to this sale. The timber is prin-
cipally pine. but other kinds In consider
able quantity abound. There IS a nice
frame dwelling on this farm with all the
usual outhouses. For further particu-
lars call on the undersigned or the auc-
tioneers.
TERMS: Cash.
PHILIP V. COGBILL.
Special Commissioner.
The bond required Of the Commissioner
in the above styled cause, has been duly
executed.
T. II. FLOURNOY. Clerk
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By Geo. II. Valentine, Auctioneer'

DY VIRTUE OF \ DEED, or TR TRY 81
ID dated 97th September. 1897. ana re-
corded I'm ID. Is. lj4 j, page ~, ieIlil.o
County Court and in y. b lol 1. ptEe
1876 Richmond Chanccry court uet.4ie
having been made In the payment OF lug
debt therein secured and being requliea
so 10 do by note-holder. the undersi gneu,
trustee Will sell. at public auction. IN me
diuing-rOOm of Hotel Dodson. on IWelIth
street. opposite Bank street. on
THURSDAY. DEC. Z. 1899.
az 1890 \. NJ, the personal property
to-wit: I Walnut Suit. Tennessee marble
ton. Alarm Clock. Towel Rack. Toilet
Sets. Leather-Covered Trunk, Z Rugs; q
Pillows; 3 Bolsters, 66 yards Garnet >
Window Shades. 1 Upholstered Chair >
Caue-Seat Chairs. Msttresses. . Feather
Beds. 3 pairs Vases. oak Beds-cad. 1
Washstaud and Glass; ! Packing Trunk;
] Sewing Machine. ! Willow Rocker. 1
Bar Chair. 1 oak Single Bed, . Trunks.
/ Wardrobe. Oak Bookcase and Books.
, Oak Chairs: Hall Lamp; ] Red Cur
tain. Pictures: Crushed ParIor Suit. /
Suit Oak Furniture. ] Cherry Centre Ta-
bic: sets Bed Springs . pairs Lace Cur
t8ins and Poles. Easels, > Large Pic
lures: Swinging Lamps. ! Water Set; ,
Figures: / Fire Screen. Mantle Scarf.
Oak SidebOard. dozen oak Dining-ROOm
Chairs: l oak Rocker; / Dining Table.
stand Lamp; ! LOT Glass and. ana SSihinaware;
l China Set % pieces ! COOK stove. etc. /;
/ Safe. Cook Table; 1 Water Cooler 1
Heater. Terms cash.
W. II. COSBY. Trustee.
Geo II. Valentine, AuctiOneer. de2
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
RAILWAY COMPANY will sell. at
public auction. at its freight depot. on
Broad street near Seventeenth street, in
the city of Richmond, Va, on
THURSDAY. THE nth DAY or DE-
CLIMBER, 1900.
commencing at 1870 o'clock =. NJ, the
following articles of UNCLAIMED AND
REFUSED FREIGHT. the same having
been in its possession and unclaimed for
a period OF more than sixty days. the de-
scriptiou Of the said articles being as
follows.
Consigned 10 J. W. Warren, Son & Co..
MillbOrO. Va
bds. Wood Chairs;
is bdls. Cane Chairs:
bdls. Reed Chairs.
q bdls. Cane Chairs.
! bdl Cane Rockers.
j bdls Wood Chairs,
j bill. Cane Rockers.
GEO. H. VALENTINE
no22 Auctioneer.
On.ce OF Chief Of Police. city Hail.
Richmond Va. Nov. -. 1890
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
BANK STATEMENTS.


REPORT or THE CONDITION OF lfih
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK. AT
RICHMOND. N THE STATE or
VIRGINIA. At THE CLOSE or BuSl-
MISS. DECEMBER >. 1879.
RESOURCES.
Loans AND discounts. ....... 81. 2lNs ~
O cyred S'''''' s''u Jus, 8.Gl3 90
circIlsfion ''''''. ........ $4,000 %
Tinted States sD deposits. $4,000 90
bonds '' ... -" ......''.... o!le =
Stocks. securities. efc........ al. lJa 81
' dxinrss 'o's'' '''.'''s 'U 72ooo %
o e1aes owned I''''e anu ''''' $500 "
O reserve ,rS5' as aI' Dn' '9 u7e2 p
D banke Ts . 9''' ' ..,... ANU $500 SO
DUe from approved reserve
cheeks and other cash itcns. l.s76 p
Exchanges for clearing housc. 1ll3-1 '3
Notes Of Other national banks 9.ll0 80
fT n1CFei1 and De cents .-..... 5i4 81
Lawful money reserve M
S SneSie '4'' ... .sf08 80 -
Lesa'-'e'o'r notes D--~D W. 1876 50
Redemption fund with United
States Treasurer 90 per cent. 49,
of CircuiauoW ..---...-.... ",l"' ~
Total ..................S3e2s $50 -
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in.........S 10000 go
Surplus fund .....--.- ++...- -'V.'' W
O nsn.Sr and ' taxes pad. 1881 "a
N ing o''| ' ............. 1880 90
Due % other mae
t.0nal banks 90. SihiSio -
Due 90 State banks
and bankers ..... 5Sl,lol 80
'' Subject io.' to ,c.hca5 o5oiio SO
Demand certificates
Certified checks 90. TO- -
United states de-
Deposits of United
States disbursing
2SS19oS Il
account ......... -. 1850 90
Total ......................$3e2S $50 -
State Of Virginia. county of Henrco-ss:
I. John T. Glenn cashier of the above
named bank, do Solcmuy wear thar tne
above statement is true 90 the best of my
j. r. GLENN. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9Th day of December 1890
GEO j. ROGERS.
Notary Public.
Correct-Aitest.
j. =. GEORGE.
BEVERLEY b MI-NFORD.
ANDREW PlIZINI. JR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
Excellent Riding and Driving Horse

for sale cheap Vlrginia-bred sire OF Nor
folls. perfectly sound; one-year-old.
owner leaving town. Apply at 81 east
Grace street. de3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

WANTED by FAMILY or ADULTS.
HOUSE or FLAT. centrally located lur-
ni7hcd or unfurnishod. Address STATE
ing terms and location VI. b. s.. caro-
Times. dos
WANTBD-PARTIES TO CALL AND TN-
spect those solid walnut suits of urni-
tufe at twenty dollars az Davis House
Thirteenth and Franklin streets Also
one fine billiard table for sale. Apply
1207 cast Franklin street
RICHMOND EXCHANGE FOR NO
MANS WORK old phone lla Sow.
phonc go For s8ic-New Christina.
Novelties iE fine drawn work. rmhr.a.
try lace work. and dainty and m.N.e..
sivc Holiday Gifts Nsu Inr.a ..n
piy Of useful articles Fruit Clk,.
Plum pudd.ne- and Fancy DlEcs 0t .,.
ricus kinds. Salads. patos >aitcI AL
monds ana other leucaecs to orler.
out-of-town orders attended to prompt
lv
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ooo~~~~~~~ ~>~.~~ -~~~-~-~|~"~0-N~
BY \. l.. Adamson.
Real Estate Auctionecr
Manchester. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
TOR RENT

DOR RENT.
4 DESIRABLE FARM, four miles north
OF CITY. Il acres rich land. Good dwelling.
5 rooms. ample outbuiid.ngs. good neigh
borhood been used as dairy farm Any
necessary repairs will be done. Rent low
% good tenant.
no H. GILLIAN & CO,
DEB SOB east Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

--pt-sTEE'S AUCTION SALE
OF
VALUABLE PORTER-STREET RESI-
- DENCE' AND LOT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
No. 9 South Cherr, Street.

HOUSE RECENTLY PAINTED AND
PUT is THOROUGH ORDER
By request of the owner. who IS deter
mined 10 sem. 1 shall offer the abOve-men-
toned very desirable Improved property
upon the prem on
WEDNESDAY. DEC t. 1899
o. p. N.
The improvements consist Of q we'll
built. substantial brick residence. con-
tanning rooms. with city water and gas
The lot fronts on the eastern line OF
Cherry street between Main and Cary
streefsl. twenty t2U feet. by a depth Of
Gi feet . inches with the use Of side
alley on fhe north. about 10 feet wide.
TERMS. Announced at sale
CHARLES A. ROSE
de . AuctiOneer.
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BALLOT FOR CLERK.

This closed the nominations The roll
call was had Immediately. Al the outset.
before one-fOurth of the members had
responded 10 their names. 10 looked like
Mann closely pressed, however. by Judge
Gooch The ballot as first announced.
stood as follows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

REPORT or THE CONDITION OF THE
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANS. Al
RICHMOND. ~ THE STATE or
VIRGINIA. At THE CLOSE or BuSl-
MISS. DECEMBER .. 1S9o.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-17

Louisville. Ky, Nov. i6.-The prog
ress Of the contests In various counties
In the state Is the point about which
interest in the fight for the governor
shin is conferred The determination
Of these disputes may swing In either
direction the result Of the face OF the
returns as they will be made to the
state board Of election commissioners.
These contests involve 1000 votes In
seven counties as follows
Christian county, 95 votes Tnylors
plurality is one precinct, at Hopkins
vile. which was today thrown out by
the county election officer. johnson
county, where SIS plurality for Taylor
IL being disputed by the Democrats on
the ground OF alleged Irregularities
Knox county, i,s35 plurality for Tay-
lor, In contest Under mandatory
order Of Judge Brown at Barbourviile'
the returns have been certified by the
county election officers, but the CON
test will undoubtedly be renewed be-
fore the state board.
Mercer county, 2s6 plurality for Tay'
Tor. The Democratic chairman OF the
election board has filed notice OF con
test in three large Republican pre-
cincts. alleging various Irregularities
II these precincts shall be thrown out
Goebel will have safe plurality In the
county. The county election board
has adjourned. but the contest VIII
come before the state board. Nelson
county, i.igs votes are being contest
ed by the Democrats on the groun'
that they were certified for W. T. Tay
Tor instead Of ". ) Taylor.