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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
MRS. HAMPTON Is DEAD.
She Passed Away Here Yesterday
Other Deaths and Funerals.

Mrs. Elizabeth Gooch Hampton, re.ict
Of Mr. John Hampton, died at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, Captain John a.
Booker No. 627 east Main street yester-
day.
Mrs Hampton was born in this city
January -, 1873, but when quite young
she, with her parents, moved TO LeNing-
ton. where she was highly educated az
Ann Smith Academy an institution which
stood very high in those days. She was
endowed with an unusually strong mind.
She was the second daughter OF the
late Captain John WOodson, VINO was am
active member of the Richmond Agnt
Infantry Blues, and with that splendid
company acted as escort 10 that gallant
French officer and Americas best friend,
the Marquis de Lafayette, when he pud
his last visit 10 America In lS2i
Mrs Hampton was in excellent health,
and had just returned from pleasant
Visit 10 her granddaughter, Mrs. Aubrey
Chesterman who resides in Charlotte,
y. c.. but about six weeks since she had
a fail from the effects Of which she
never recovered. but grew weaker each
Gay. until death relieved her from her
suferngs.
one sister-Mrs. Jane d. Ralston-two
daughters John A. Booker and Mrs.
Iucie j. McDOwell-fivc grancdaught ers-
Mrs Junius X. Riddick, Mrs. Charles y.
Page. Mrs. George J.. Christian, Jr., Mrs
Aubrey Chesterman. and Miss Elizabeth
Booker-and two grandsons-Mossrs. John
c. Hampton and j. W. BO0ker-surviVe
her and mourn the loss Of sister, mother
and grandmother.
She was member Of the First Presby-
terrain church, but Of late years had not
been able to attend upon its duties, but
she was not forgotten or neglected by
her pastor. Rev. Or. Kerr. who often
visited her. and not unfrequently joined
her i'm prayer and ministered to her
spiritually. She possessed many noble
1aits. which adOrn and beautify Chfls-
tian character
Her funeral will be from the First
Presbyterian church this afternoon at
O'clock.
The following gentlemen are requested
to meet at the residence at 2:SO +. Nj. ana
act as pal-bearers: Mr.. Edward ). Rose
Captain l.. +. BossicuX, DR.. w. =; Dor
sctt CAPTAIN Stanard WoOdson, MeSsrs
T. u. Chestcrman. Henry Mander, Irving
L. Beverage, and John Saviile
Mrs Annie r. Potts, wife or Mr
George W Pettis. died at her home, No
1920 Beverly street yesterday morning
Deceased was the daughter Of Mr.. anc
/ Mrs. J. J. Bruner. She was "a years oil
/ AGE. and had only been i'll Tor shorl
/ time The funeral service VIII be nee
/ this afternoon at $3.50, at Pine-Street Bap
Mrs. Christina Henriette Schneider dice
! at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Angus
| Hetzer No. l2i south Laurel street yes
ierday at 1890 o'clock. Deceased was
the widow of Fred. Schneider, for man,
| wears night Waterman at the Richmond
! locomotive and Machine Works. Sh'
/ Nas "A native Of Schmiedeberg. Germany
! was 80 years of age. and had resided here
| more than so years. The funeral VII
sake place from the Evangelical Lutheran
/ Bethlehem church this afternoon at
o'clock. The intermont will be made a
| CakwOOd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
MEETING or THE SONS.
Mr.. spence on the COMMANDMENT
Chiefs staf-Onicers Elected.

There was a large and enthusiastic
meeting of r. i. Lee Camp Sons OF Con-
fedorate Veterans. held at Lee-Camp Han.
Commander T. Leslie Spence. Jr., pre-
sided. Messrs. Walter II. and John NJ.
Edmonds and Elmo s. Redwood were
elected to membership i'm the camp.
An order was received from Commander,
in-Chief Walter Il. COlquitt, of the Unlted
Sons Of Confederate Veterans, announ. 90
for the year Mr. T.. Leslie Spence, Jr.'
of this city, is named as quartermaster-
The camp went into the election Of Off,
GERS Commander Spence was nominated
for reelection. but made graceful
speech of declination. Ine iono"lhg VIZ
elected: Commander. John y. Lamp
First Lieutenant. Edwin Courtney; Sc
cond Lieutenant. Edwin =. Cox; Third
Lieutenant. Joseph II. Shepherd, Jr.; sur
geon. DR.. Stuart Mcclure. Chaplain, Rev.
James r. Cook; First Sergeant, Louis =.
Spence; Second Sergeant JudsOn ,. Bo-
sher: Third Sergeant. J. T.. Bennett;
Fourth Sergeant. y. D. Lacy; Color Ser
geant, II. T. Angle; Quartermaster SER
geant T.. +. Kennie; Commlssary Ser
geant John Mcintosh; Treasurer, Edwin
+. Cox. First Corporal Henry Wente;
Second Corporal, Robert s. Rives; Third
Corporal. J. b. Lightfoot, Jr: Fourth Cor
p0ral, William Crump Tucker. EXecu-
time Committee. Z. Cox Robert
Lecky, Jr.. and W. r. Walden; Repre-
sentative on Board Of Visitors Soldiers
Home. L. Leslie Spence, il.
Comrades J. s. BOsher, William Crump
Tucker and James j.. Cook were APP
pointed as Auditing Committee.
The camp wound up IFS last meeting OF
the wear under very favorable circum-
stances. and adjourned 20 meet again on
January Sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Al. PLANS WILL DE EFFECTED.
The Ryan Opposition to the ''
soIftIation Unnynilipg.
PhiladeIphia Pressl

(Phlaleipnld IItSSJ
BALTIMORE. MD, December l'-Johh
SHELTON Williams. president Of the sea
board Airline. the Florida central anu
Peninsuiar railroad. and Georgia am an,
Alabama railway. now being cons . e.eu
into the greater SeabOard Ali-I'iii cynd
tfrn was seen in this city yesterday, anu
expregsed himself vigorously IN resaIu ~ ~
the OppositiOn 10 the consohda.iou on VI II
mart Of Thomas +. Ryan, or New ioAN ~
and others. He said: oro-
"Our plans OF consolidation are r m
crossing smoothly and rapllly. IL
events of the past few days nave Den .Sa
especially fruitful in good results 20 i IN
Seaboard. and, as FAR as we can Jurs =
the influences which are being eAS . A., -
by our enemies are rcacting heaNiS III
"This is especially true Of the bill which
Thomas T. RYAN. Of New York manager
TO have introduced into the |cvt ~
Legislature a few days ago, anu WIFI
got through the Senate before att ave .h,l
was drawn TO 81. The effect or TINS
bill. had II passed would have peeh
to prevent the consolidation OF thcSe
roads of the system lying in Georgia, anu
would consequently have seriously n.y.
ferod with the whole PLAN Nhen puD ,i,
attention was drawn 10 II, reaction SCI
i'm. and the Legislature Of Georgia lhulb-
nantly and Overwhelmingly defeated II.
'"rhis attempt 10 attack the Seaboard
system through the Georgia Leslsia1 uIe
was an effort TO make the Seaboard syn
dictate meet foolish and preposterous de-
mands -.
81 will only add that our plans or con-
solidation viii be carried into ehect III
The next Jew weeks. i'm spite of anything
that Mr. Ryan or his associates may say
or do. $500.
"As 10 the financial status Of the vari-
Gus roads. IL is even better than IL mas
ever been at any previous time IN tnelr
history and the growth and develop
ment Of the business Of the system IS
indicated 10 some extent by orders when
we have recently found necessary TO place
for fifty new locomotives and more tnah
500 additional freight-cars.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
THE GRAYs ELECT OFFICERS.
The Two Mcutenants Choscn-Com-
pnny Ready for Nu>ter-1n.

r,ceting Of the Richmond Grays last
night. the organization of the company
was completed by the election of Mr.. j.
Il. Metzger 20 the position of first lieu
tenant and Mr.. j. =. Cherry TO that Of
second lieutenant. Captain G. \. Craw-
ford. who was formerly captain Of Com
pany d. was elected captain Of the Grays
some time ago.
After the election last night the mem
bers Of the company adjourned 10 the
New York Buffet and spent an hour en-
loving refreshments OF a liquid and solid
nature. IL is believed the company will
soon be mustered into the service. The
officers OF the GTays are fine men The
two chosen last night have been with the
company for years, and have evidenced
their soldierly qualities in many ways.
Captain Crawford has been In the Viz
GINA military for years, ana is a fine
nfficar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19

the death Of your son. Lieutenant inon,ass
w Brumby, has been received Win u, LA
yer-al sorrow by the whole country, 49,
especially by the service OF which ne W.
so distinguished and hOnored mei,o ~.
ut IS especially regrettabie thht an had
fcer OF his rank and youth. who hau IT, -.
the signal honor OF serving as nag be
tenant under Admiral Dewey, sn9u,lu ,,,or
cut off from the further career Oh n .,,;sen
and usefulness that the future pr""'
for him .,,o loss of
ON your great distress Mt the io W. he
so noble a son, there cannot ran ~ his
some consolation In the fact th .u ~
name will ever be associated VIII VIII az
brilliant victory Of the American IL otso
the battle of Manila bay. You nav "a
the comfort that comes from the ,,.,,h
edge that the whole navy mourhS VIZ"
NAV / be permitted TO add an eN ,.
preston Of my great personal syhpa'hS
for you I'm your sorrow
"JOHN ID. LONG.
Mrs. A. l.. Brumby, Marietta, I'd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Stationery.

We sell more Stationery than .r oar
Richmond house. of course, N.
cheaper. and equally. of c0urs. r.
10 cheaper Here D. fO be- found 81
Fine Stationery new STYLES lr.
AngOra, India Proof GrDcian Eon. ...
Linen. and Whiting STANDARD L.
and No. 1 quality We have These ir ...
rev tints and finish. such tnt- rs N1.
rine. Clemats Wi0lcO. HOIanl-Iu.. ana
several shades of Gray. We also I.r.
put up for the holiday trade these Papers
ir Fancy Boxes, some have 4 Iu.r NO.
paper. others as much as ID Qu.ro. fr.
20 30. 80, 70. DOC. 10 - pcr bol
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Suitable
Xmas Gifts.

The largest and hest-selectcd o--
ment Of
FINE PRESERVES AND CANDIES
Large Jars Preserved Canton Ginger at
75c.
Medium Jars Preserved Canton GHssr
al zoe.
Small Jars Preserved Canton Ginger
az D..
Fivc-pound Jars Extra Fine Preserves
at 500.
Also. 1-pound Jars Extra Fine Preserves
at PC.
Crystallized Ginger at 90 and 2-c. rr
tin
Beautiful French Candy, in L. 0nd g.
pound boxes, az very reasonable prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
,.-an,.,t Of brunswick iarbor'

WAsHTNGTON. d. 9, Decempet u,
, dslesation comprising most OF the
Geore!s members Of Congress called AT
The War Department to-day 70 urse uP ,SD
results obtained by Contractor Goodyear
in his Improvement OF the brunswick
,Ga1 harbor Tho law under which this
contract was let required the coast sur
vev TO pass upon the suiilciency OF the
,,,nrovernent so that the Engineer De-
partment IL not responsible for results.
Secretary Root has taken the application
nnder consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19

Japanese China Placqucs. prices. 8 B,
and $i2.5o
Hundreds Of shapes and styles ln raa,,
Japanese Vases and Comb-anl-lr.,.
Trays: special prices. 80. zoe. % -. 10
81 each.
Fancy Austrian. French. and Bohemia,
Art Glassware and China.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19

The Richmond Chess. Checker, and
Whist Club has just been organized, with
the following members: Joseph W. Laube.
John J. Crutchheld, Reuben Shirrefs. 5.
j.. Kelley. w. r. Harwood, John Murphy,
Luke Harvey, Or. otto Meyer, r. T..
Briggs. G. ". MacFarlane William r.
Wood. J.. H. Ferguson William f..
Wickham, b. r. Barrett. W. Mac Jones,
j. Addison Cooke and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19

The first annual reunion of the officers
OF the Second Virginia Regiment, OF the
Spanish-AmeriCan war. Will be held at
Murphy's tomorrow night.
There will DE an elaborate banquet
served, and several addresses made Colo
mel j. c. Baker, Of Newport News. who
commanded the regiment. is president Of
banquet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
NOTES OF THE RAILROADS.
Commission May Fix Davenport "
yorris.s damages Tonight.

Tho commissioners which have Deeh
considering for several days the claim
for damages which the importing mouse
of Davenport e. Morris. at Seventeenth
and Dock streets. make against the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway Company VIII
meet again tonight. at which time an
award may be made. Davenport ~ MOT
ris want $4,000. alleging their damage at
this amount because Of the construction
of the vladuct through their property
They are represented by Hon. c. V. Mere
dith and Captain John a. Coke. Hon.
Henry T. Wickham and Mr.. Henry Taylor
represent the railway company.
The clerical forces in the various gene
raj Offices Of the railway companies are
unusually busy al present closing up mat
ters for the year. Many of the men in
the Chesapeake and Ohio Offices in this
city are working overtime now. and have
been for several days. II may be added
that they will continue TO do so for seve-
raj days.
One Of the items which are increasing
the work Of the forces IN the railway
general Offices is the issuing OF annual
passes. on the desk Of Mr.. VI. T. Spicor,
chief clerk 10 General Manager Stevens,
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio. there were
stacked up yesterday great numbers Of
these cards, giving 10 the bearers the
right to ride over Chesapeake and Ohio
lines free They go chiefly to the general
officers Of other roads, and are IN return
for similar courtesies.
There is a revival Of the rumor that the
Scaboard Air Line IS negotiating with the
IA nj Onto
Washington, which Will afford the Sea-
board a shorter route 10 New Yorl; When
asked regarding "a rumor of this kind
several weeks ago, President Williams,
Of the SeabOard. remarked in a bland
way that he had heard nothing Of IT, lie
further intimated very strongly that the
rumor was inspired by persons who wish
ed such "A deal made. The SeabOard has
made traffic arrangements with the
Pennsylvania from Quantico TO New
York. If an arrangement Of the charac-
ter suggested is made with the Baltimore
and Ohio. the Seaboard will have TO
build from QuantcO to Washington, in
addition to running over a part of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac.
The striking stone-cutters having de-
cided 10 return to work. the work on the
Southern Depot. which has been SUSPEND
ed for some time, will be resumed at
once.
Mr.. c. Il. Wexford, secretary of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company,
has been called to Fauquier county by
the death of Mr.. James Marshall, rela-
tive.
General-Manager Stevens will probably
award the contract next Saturday for the
construction of the new Chesapeake and
Ohio steamer to ply between Norfolk and
Newport News
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19

Japanese China Vases, an immense
Northumberland. Satsuma, keshu anG
oriental designs; prices, f..o 70 800
Isnanese Jardinieros and Podestals, IN
Reds. Greens. and OnyN-Ware, prices,
-. $40. Si2, TO ST. 80.
Japanese Porcelain Umbrella Stands
40 81. and so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
r,cr.n.e OF Government Deposits.

WAsHINGTON, u. G.. December -
The Secretary Of the Treasury has de-
cided 20 increase the deposit OF cash In
the national bank repositories TO the sum
of 80OO0. COO and possibly 100000 on
the banks depositing with the government
United States bonds as security.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Richmond nnd EI.r, GRAND Lodgc.

Il think Richmond Will get the meet
ing of the Grand Lodge Of Elks In 1901
with little trouble" said Colonel Il. u.
Mercer. the wel-known tobacco drum
mer OF Philadelphia. at Murphys last
night Colonel Mercer is a member OF
the Richmond lodge. He says that with
IN the past m2h.h or Two ne mas N'sited
everywhere has found strong sentiment
in favor Of Richmond as the national
meeting place In 1901.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Our Special.

Japanese Porcelain Umbrella stands.
artistic designs, actual value, 81; special
at S30S.
Fine Cut-Glass. Bohemian Art Glass,
real cut. in newest snap $, useiul ana
handsome gifts, 81 20 TO S3.'o each'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Failure OF Joseph squire & ca.

BOSTON, December lS--JOseph Squire
a. Co, 80 North street. assigned to-day 10
q. W. tiske g. Co, prOduce-cOm
merchants Mr.. Fiske said that no state
ment OF the firms condition could be
made ut this time. but that It's Liabilities
were very small. The assignment was
made as a protective measure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
JardiniereS and PedeStalS,

Gobelin-Blue. Fine. Hand-Palntcd n.o-,.
tons very handsome. special, -25O
Fine Austrian China, very u.
handsome. S25 and $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Br0nZeS,

only a few pieces. perhaps o 0r
pieces. but every one of thcm worry
sirable prices were $3.50 20 SO each. r4
$3.50 90 s. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19

THE BOARD Of piREsS.,IiSsIk5Is' S St t,N1
pnTHSfAC " ABROAD COMPANY have
declared a DIVIDEND OF -FOUR lhlL,
LARS PER SHARE on the comm" ~,
stock and dividend ooligat.ons 81
company, payable on JANOAis in3 nm nm
ION IN holders OF the same or recviu t',
~ D.ca wi ~ iSs9 from which date 90 tn'
sth OF January. 1890. the books OF tt'''
Ter W.. ye treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
UtOpian Art Pottery.

About 200 pieces OF this Fine Art r.-t
lain. I'm a variety OF ola pottor M
and decorations. prices 80. 75c.. an. So
which is about one-third their former ,.
just prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
4 Ladies' Jacket.

A lady's tailor-made Jacket an UNI
brella. and some Undertaking IS at the
Second Police Station awaiting identih-
cation. y pocket I'm the Jacket contained
a piece Of paper on which was written
the name Vaughan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
NnTICE

THE BOARD or DIRECTORS
THE ATLANTIC-COAsT LINZ hAl'.
ROAD COMPANY OF NiRGlNlA .''..
declared dividend OF THREE D,Ll...N 49,.
PER SHARE on the capital STOCK or
company, payable on JANOAht ~
TO holders Of the same OF recofd on .f
cember 2Oth. from which date 10 the ~
OF January. 100, the books OF trassl-'
will be closed. w a. 49, ' 80
a. t4fIat AtNtnNt ...-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
cl,irens OF Bedford county will also be
presented.

AT meeting OF the Senate commit ''
on General Laws yesterday morning 'he
committee decided 10y a vote OF 10 W
abolish the Office OF the Register Oh 'ns
Land once. Senators Bruce. steeie' anu
Tyler voted against favorable repo','
Senator Barksdale and Senator floou ""-
yoca,ed adjustment. and Senator bluD
and Delegate price, Of washington c"""-
ty. opposed IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

Once "a. Fire and MaTln1 JOS y
Richmond. Va. December ~, l>..
DIVIDEND.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ia "
DECLARED A SENI-ANNIAL b4N +.
DEND OF -FOUR PER CENT. tf''
tax, payable 20 stockholders on ana a
JANUARY ist next. Checks for tiNs NN
idcud will be mailed 20 siocAfoI
Changes OF address should De- pioml
notified 10 the company.
VA. II. MCARTHn.
de ig-2W StCfUiIIts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
CiOiSOnne.

Cloisonno Rose Jars. large. Pinch.
price. $40. 50; also. other Rose Jars az
81 30 81 40, SO 80. and 81. .,..,-
Cloisonne Vases. very new ana artlsuc
designs Oriental c0lorngs, IN slzes from
TO lG inches. $50, 700, 3D. 10 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19

Senator Keezell. OF Rockingham. ana
Delegate Musgrave. 81 southampton re-
turned last night from short visits nome
Each was accompanied by his litte SON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Leather Goods.

An immense assortment of Ladies, Com
hination Card-Cases and Pocket Books.
Card-Cases. Gentlemen's Bill Books ana
am the novelties I'm Pocket-BooNs ana
Purses for ladies and gentlemen, solil y.
prices. SOC. to SO each. 80,
Gentlemen's and Ladies' Seal and Am
Gator travelling and Toilet Cases; prices
81 80 10 Si2.50 each.
Military Hair-Brushes. in leather cases,
some have Comb and Mirror, and some
main Brush and Case. 81 3d. and So each.
Leather Collar-and-Cuff Boxes and Mu-
sic-Rolls. in all the new feathers; prices,
soc. 10 81 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
CHAMPAGNES.

WERNER'S EXTRA DRy-.l4r,s 40
75c.; pints. 40c.. and half-pns l.
II. G. MUMM-Quarts a. 81 a.I PINES
at N7j.
IMPORTED FRENCH CLARErs AAD
GERMAN RHINE WINES.
sHERRIES. for jelly and table
JAMAICA RUM AND APPLE I.AA-
DY.
PURE RYE WHISKEYS. br0u-. .-
rect from the distIIlery
EVERYTHING AT LOWEST POSSIBLE
PRICES.
GEO. A. HUNDLEY.
526 East Broad ST.
fde 1910
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
Frames.

Fine Lacquered French Gilt Frames
these goods will not tarnish; variety
of artistic and pleasing shapes, prices
20. 30 15c., 81, to $50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19
WILL ELECT SENATOR
THIS THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK
OF LEGISLATURE TODAY.
4 BILL TO RESTRICT CHILD LABOR.
II VIII lie offered by Mr.. Bland To-
Day-Thc Contest 10 Succeed semi
tor uerorkIc-rhc Fertilizer Tom
mage Tux.

The most important business 10 De
transacted by the General Assembly TO-
day will be the election OF Senator Thomas
s. Martin TO succeed himself In inc
United States Senate.
The two houses viii vote separately 10
dav and win meet jointly tomorrow for
the purpose Of declaring the result.
MIR. Martin will be nominated IN the
Senate by Mr. Flood, and Speaker saun-
ders will present his name In the House
ex-Speaker Ryan probably occupying the
chair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-19

The opponents of the bill TO abolish the
Eighteenth judicial Circuit claim that
sentiment against II IL Strengthening
very decidedly 1t Is stated that every
citizen OF Roanoke. four-flfths Of the
memers Of the City Council. and three
fourths OF the bar oppose the bill In
addition petition very numerously sign
ed by Roanoke citizens will be presented
TO the Legislature. protes ing against
aDoitshment. and similar petition from
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Il. Manville is entertaining her
daughter Mrs. David Xicloy, jr., of
Brooklyn, y. Y.
DR. Baker returned yesterday from
Maplewood where he spent Sunday
with A. n. Kerr at Lake Henry.
Mrs. William Hyatt and daughter,
Lillian, of Canaan street, are visiting
relatives at Grafton, ~ Y.
Frank Kelly of Wilkes Barre. spent
Sunday in this city.
nr. j. A. Kelly has returned from
Asbury Park.
Tomorrow afternoon the Bicycle club
house on Lincoln avenue will be thrown
open for the inspection by lnly friends
of the members. A ladies' day may
be made "A pCrmanency.
Miss Alice Rashcigh, of River street,
Is visiting Mrs. Kellar, of Scranton.
Mrs. Mary Crane and Miss Marian
Crane will leave tomorrow for Preston
park
G.. +. IlallOCk has gone to Lexington,
Ky, where he will take a situation as
locomotive engineer on one of the
roads entering that city.
A Hungarian abOrcr sustained two
severe scalp wounds by a fall Of rock
in the Northwest mine yesterday af-
ternoon. DIR. u. L. Bailey dressed the
decorations.