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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17

WyTHEVILLE. va, December l5-
fSnac.all-Dr. William s. Sayers ana
bride mee Buups). Of Norfolk nave ar,
rived an Wythevlle, and are oomleAe1
al their new home on church street.
Dr. r. H.. Moore. one OF the lsadlnb ply
siclans OF our town. is quite SICK III MS
home on Main street.
Mr. Frank H0y.e has returned from
triD 90 his old home Ia England.
7taior j. e.. Green continues quite ln-
disposed M his home on Lawyers Iili
Miss Litchleld, OF Abingdon, Is Nisil-
inc at the home OF Colonel W. o. Moore
On Main street ..,.,,....-
Judge and Mrs. Samuel W. Wllhan5 arc
in Washington city this week.
Captain Charles Boyd, Oh inns plal',
has been informed OF the death OF "'s
uncle, Colonel Napoleon h. fiencn, d1
Princeton. W Va, which took place Iue7-
day. He was a member OF the iiD hiloilL
convention OF 1861. lie was over % years
Of age. .,, r..
Mr. j. O. Stephenson and Miss Dora
Pruner. two Well-known young people Oh
Marion. were married Iuesday
DR.. Thomas Repass, OF FllVanna county
is visiting at his old home IN 'nis place.
A very valuable diamond ring was
stolen from the silver charm Christmas
exhibit here tails week.
llessrs. G. VI. Triukle, r.. NJ FUNK. anu
David $. Blair are on trip TO WdahlA5-
ton city.
Colonel Moore and NIessrs. Edmund PEN
dleton and Prank r. Chailn went 70
Washington county this week ana ki4.ed
IS partridgcs in a three-days' hunt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
BALL MEETING ENDS.
MAGNATEs ADOURN THEIR FIVE
DAY SESSION ABRUPTLY.
EIGHT CLUB LEAGUE PROBABLE.


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NJ" iOi'N' D70oiiiD'i '''
tional League magnates abruptly cIoseu
their hye-day session at the Ffth-Avenue
Hotel to-day, after having been in con-
ference a little over an hour The adj
tournament was taken with tho under
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7'''l'ui''5 ''''' '-'-'
gether III the near Iu'u'o ~ i--'~' ~ o.
report TO be made by q special committee
amounted 10 provide ways and means TOR
,6. r.9,,.fion NJ fine leaeue circiiif. The
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owners ".y u. 800 C.' I'.. '.',. ,.,rr.yi
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
Ln,rer Rnnnahanaocl1.

IRVINGTON. VA. December b.-lspe-
clal)-The remarkable weather which
has prevailed during the months Of Octo-
ber. November. and December has had
material bearing upon the oyster Indus
try. During October and part ~ Novem-
Der. the mild weather Was propit.ous %
the taking cf oysters but lts continuance
TO the present time. though 10 may ape
near strange 10 say f. has completely
uudone the good work. The rocks nave
been depleted by oyerworhlng, and The
bottom-what little there was-nas come
plctelv dropped out OF the market Those
who have caught the biyaNcs have pro-
fitted little. and those who have bought
them here and resold in market are
money out. a season OF tho -eatest
promise for years has so Tar proved an
utter failure. though the bloody or
red" oyster has had no little part In
this result. This peculiar TINT ~ the
oyster has been gradually diminishing
for the past three weeks until now IL has
nearly disappeared
Mr. = W Han. OF Niiddlescx. and Miss
Edna Ashburn. daughter OF Jcff ID. Ash
burn. and residing az this place. will be
married on Thursday, December 18th, At
the Rautisf chnreR here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
sUTTON-DiN NIPTIALs.
A Pretty Church Wedding i'm kins
and queen.


KING AND QUEEN COURTHOUSE,
VA. December l6-OSpecial)- THE most
fashionable marriage of the season in
this county was solemnized i'm the pres
ence of a large concourse of friends and
acqualntances at old Nattaponi Baptist
church Tuesday at 1880 A. ~, when Dir.
John Tribe sutton led to the altar Miss
Nav DIX. The church was beautifully
decorated with cut-fiowers and ever
greens. Rev. James Loving ofIciated.
The bride came in leaning on Tie arm
Of her brother Mr.. Robert Dix and was
met at the altar by the groom and his
best man. The ushers were Messrs. Ro-
bert Dix, James Mill, and Davis Drain.
The best man was Dir. $. q. Sutton, bro
Their OF the groom.
The bride. who is a handsome brunette,
was attired i'm a handsome brown cloth
travelling dress with hat 20 match. Inc
bridegroom wore the conventional Dlack
suit The bride is a daughter Of the late
Mr.. William Dix. OF this county, ana is
much loved for her sweet and lovely disc
uosition. The groom IS a son Of the late
stephen c. Sutton, formerly OK hln5 WI
liam county, and grandson OF lhe ia'o
d. Stephen sutton, VINO was u7'.I-
guished surgeon I'm the war OF lol-. me
is known AZ one of the best farmers ln
the State. and at this time is managing
a LARGE farm near Richmond. where ne
and his Wite will reside
Miss Matte Wright, OF Cumnor VINO is
an accomplished musician. rendered Meh-
delssohns wedding march ON me en-
trance of the bridal party ana tne
march from Lohengrm on their oepai-
ture. The couple received quite nlliiDer
OF handsome and useful presents " me"
bore testimony to their popularity "o
couple lett Immediately for their lului
home. in HenricO county, where t"ey nIo
q reception rendered them t''t h'-".,
,rbeir many friends wish them long and
nanny lie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
TazeneII Tips.

TAZEWELL Va. December l5.-l-pe-
cialD-The Circuit Court closed It's session
Yesterday, and Judge Jackson left ON the
evening train for bis home, al Mylhe-
Vile.
The case OF Rosa Hyiton against The
Norfolk and Western railway which was
tried az this term for the fourth time,
was decided in favor o. ehe defendant
company.
The case Of Mrs. Kate A. campbell
against Rev. w. w. Run. COX the zee
covery OF her children. was decided 10
favor Or the defendant tnc Court anirm-
ing the judgment OF the County Court,
ana it is understood that a Writ Of error
will be applied rOr Dy the mother OK the
little girls.
Messrs. Chapman and Gillespie and
Judge S. NJ y. Coulliug lol- at The close
of the court for the Circuit Court az
Mcdowell county, and Mr. j.. Il. Greevcr,
o. prominent young lawyer OF tHe place,
left Oh the eastern train Oh business
trip.
j. $. Ashworth, City Attorney o. Bris-
tol. and Mr. James White sAcney, o.
prominent young lawyer of Marion, were
In Tazewol on business this week.
Mrs. u. b. Baldwin, Of Biuone.d, resi-
ident OF this place Tor many years, is
visiting her many friends and relations
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17

There are several suspected cases OF
dlptheria I'm this county and Drs tlihe
and Roy have received instructions Dy
special telegram from the Health De-
partment Of the state TO quarantine them,
and isolate those who have been eN-
posed. Drs. Cline and Roy are Health
Commissioners of this county, and the
orders will be enforced.
The annual public exercises Of the
Grady and Franklin Literary societies
of Randolph Macon Academy were held
at that institution this evening az
o'clock.
Rappahannock county is az present
working hard for local bank. There
are three counties east Of the Ridge that
have no bank-Greene. Msdison. and Rap
pahannock.
Cards have been received announcing
the marriage Of Mr. w. G. LeHew. Of
this county, and Miss l.. Estcle Pirkey.
Of Streator. H. Mr.. LeHow IS q we'll
known and popular agent Of The southern
Railway Company az Linden. Va. The
bride is one Of Illlnois's attractive dauSh-
ters. The wedding took place &C the
residence Of the bride.
a strange malady has been raging
among the horses Of Poweils Fort, which
IS near this town. and many have died.
In several instances farmers have lost
all their horses. No remedies so far app
piled have been able to check this
strange and fatal disease.
Nearly 1900 barrels of apples have been
shipped from the Southern Depot. Of this
town. TO Liverpool. England The apples
We're grown chiefly I'm Bappahann0ck
county. This industry is fast becoming
one of the main ones in this section OF
the State. and although IN its infancy.
thousands Of acres have been cultivated
I'm this county and R1ppahannock for
this purpose every YEAR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
SHENANDOAH.
Endemic of ChicIsen-Pox-Vandal-
fsIn--Bricfs.

fsIu--HE4cA1-
WOODSTOCK VA. December To-
(sneclal)-An epidemic Of chicken-pox
IS reported at Pughs Run, two miles
north Of Woodstock.
Earl. the l0-year-0ld son Of y. j. BAKER
a prominent merchant at FISHERS hil'
I'm This county. recently received d soolIy
number of shot in the calf OF one Lee
from the gun in the hand OF q younger
brother. which was accidentally cl7-
charged. r.,.,
II is currently reported that the balu-
moro and Ohio and Southern roads Will
shortly besin Joint repairs on the pasaen-
Ger station al Strasburg Junction.
Postmaster j. y. Davis IS spending
several DAYS in Washington
Mrs. Elizabeth Heller who broke
hin-bone al the home OF her daughter
Mrs. Nj. Shackman, IN Baltimore, "as
brought here last night. Mrs. Helief -
81 years old. and stood the trip remark
ably well.
Professor Bolger and Miss Steckel botn
of the music department OF Massdhul.eh
Academy, at this place leit to-u"y ioI
their homes at Martnsburg. Pa. and
I,vkens. Pa. respectively. They viii re-
turn after the Christmas vacation.
Airs Cooke, wife OF Rev. W. J. Cooke,
and little daughter Mary have returned
ia their home here after visit 70 her
pareuts. in King and Queen county.
The old building az Fairyiew, four miles
northwest Of Woodstock, which was
formerly used as union place Of wor-
shin. but which has been unused for some
wears. has beo torn down and carried
away By vandals. The building IS SAID 10
nave been I'm good condition, and yester-
dav one OF the trustees was IN town
taking advice looking TO the punishment
Of the guilty persons.
The teachers Of the public schools IN
Shenandoah county are taking uhusua'
interest In the affairs OF the County CO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
CAPTAIN BARNES POUND DEAD.
Had Been Federal Scnate oficial for
Elghteen Years.

Captain Arthur Barnes. OF North Caro-
lima. was found dead 10 his bed IN this
city no $50 o'clock this morning. lie
seemed In his usuashealth yesterday. and
his death ls believed TO have been due 10
heart disease.
Captain Barnes had been Assistant
DooIkoCuer Oi the Senate Tor the past
eighteen years. lie was Democrat and
had attended every Democratic National
Convention since 1868
lie was captain IN the Confederate
service during the civil war. lie was
about c. years Old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
Thanks to the Telephone Company.

The special joint Committee OF the
Council on Reception OF the President OK
the United States and his Cabinet, 20
final meeting. adopted the following re-
solution: THAT q vote or thanks be-, and
g. hereby. rendered TO the Southern Bell
TeleDhone and Telegraph Company for
courtesies extended the committee In the
,ro. use OF the service over their long
distance lines on the occasion Of the
visit of the President Of the United states
and his Cabinet 10 this city october 81.
1Sos"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
CRESCENT CITY TRACK FAST.
Preliminary Derby Won by AIex--
Other Events.

Preliminary Derby Won by AIex--
Other Events.
NEW ORLEANS, December 1.-the
track was fast ON the outside.
FIRST race-ons mle-Nuage Pride 6
TO and 1 to - Won. hoemg Go to ] and
$40 u second. Frank Mcconnell q 10 y
third Time. 1872 5-i.
Second race-ai1 furlongs-Himtiue G
20 o. won. ST. Wood Is 10 l. ala 90 -
second, Dolly WeilhoA 60 10 - .llrL
Time, II5.
Third race-one mile and seventy yards
Traveller 600 to / and n 90 - W0n. Loo
bengula 3 TO- 1 and ,..D second, Matcn
Box QgJ 20 ID t.4rd. l.ue, AS.
Fourth Iale-it eliuuary Derby IAgee-
quarters of a. mlle--AleX 10 to i and 90
81 won, Prince of Verona q to 1 and q
10 - second. Red Cross III. o. TO y third.
Time, l:-t IA.
FIth race-0ue milc-La Grange q 90
and 8 TO - won. Warehouse D6 20 4
and to ID second. sallie Lamar t. 10 ID
third. Time, 1:2 &c.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
THE vsDLEY CASE.
4 Verdict OF one Year in the Penis
Tertiary.

WyTHEVrLLE. Va, December lG-
(sDecial)--The jury ~ the II. q. wadley
enlightenment case. after being out for
over twcnty-four hours. rendered a YER
dice 40 noon to-day OF guilty. fixing hls
punishment az one year IA the pepiten-
tlary. TWO of the jury We're Tor a much
longer term. a motion has been made FOR
new trial. and the Court has Il under
adVlsemenL In the mean time. the prls-
orcr is in the custody ~ the Sheriff.
Walley Was Indicted in 1854. and tho case
has been pending ever since IN both tho
Federal and State courts lie was prosi-
dent of the defuact Wytheyille Banking
and Insurance Company, ard ombezzlei.
ir was alleged, $3.50 the money OF said
company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
WARREN COUNTY.
Development of Copper Mines-sick-
ncss-Other Notes.

FRONT ROYAL. VA. December 10
(special)-The copper-mines on the Sea-
lock farm, which is located near Lin
den. IN this county, and six miles east
OF this town. are being developed by a
mining company from Pittsburg, under
the management OF Mr.. Koch, of that
city. Three dlamond-ponted steam-drills
are in use. and hfty hands are busy pre-
pairing for more extensive operations.
Several carloads OK ore have been
shipped from Linden, and the assayers
report that the quality OF the copper IS
equal to any produced In the regions OF
Lake Superior or any other section OF
the country. All mining exports. great
many OF whom have visited this section
agree that there Is copper here In pay
ing quantities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
BUSY DAY II THE HOUSE.
Session short. But Much Business is
Gntfen Thrnugh VIII.

Gotten Through WITH.
The House was opened with prayer by
REV. Sidney j. Peters. and the business
az The session was. under the direction Of
Speaker Saunders. rushed through as ex-
pe.itously ass possible
The calendar was cleaned up. many
bills being ordered 90 their engrOssrent
The Lawmakers paid strict attention 20
the calendar and scrutiuized each bin as
it was reported. Two were recommitted-
the one amending section 321 Of the
Code. I'm relation % demurrer and the
other, section 1851 OF the Code. concerning
examination Of adverse witness.
LAND-CRABBERS BILL
Delegate HUBBARD. who has taken pro-
found interest i'm the Photographers
act offered The following resolution:
Resolved, by the House of Delegates,
the Senate cOncuwing That the Speaker
Of the House of Delegates shall appoint
three members of the House Finance
Committee embracing the chairman
thereof. and that the president of the
Senate shall appoint three members of
the Finance Committee Of she Senate,
embracing the chairman thereof, as q
Joint conference committee 10 consider
the land-grabbers' bill. all amendments
thereof. and substitutes therefor, and re-
port tO both branches Of the General AS
sembly"
Mr. HUBBARD desired the bin placed on
The calendar. but his motion was lost,
and the resolution was referred 10 COM
mittee.
DELINQUENT LAND LAW.
Mr. Nurrell introduced delinquent
land law. The bill requires direct service
OF notice that taxes are in arrears. upon
resident taxpayers. and fan published
notice 20 non-resilcuts. IL gives Oppor-
tunity for Taxpayers 10 have six months
extension of time upon showing valid
reason for such extension; secures posi-
tive payment by levy, and returns all
moneys SO collected to owner, except
actual taxes and costs.
In other respects the bin conforms TO
the State law on this subject as defined
by the Code.
Mr.. Jennings introduced a bill. which
proposes to amend section S of the rove-
nue laws so as 10 prevent double taxa
ton on corporations engaged in merchan-
disirg or manufacturing. and also 20
prevent the taxation of capital invested
i'm business outside OF Virginia, whether
such investment be represented by q
share Of stock or otherwise.
A COUNTY ROAD LAW.
Mr.. Bunun introduced a bin which viii
prove of interest 10 the country people.
10 provides for permanent improvement
of roads Icy the counties under at safe
system ara 0oi''oI '-'' ~ ,..,+ I'M
highways Of the state may pe pu1 ~
proper shape loI ,a .'.,,.. ~ corD-
travel IL p'"|llo9 ioi ,''l ~ .r ir,orDs--
ty nonua 10 lnc 49, ','ai ,-ot a,.lnl6 ono
., ~ '.le . ~ me ,r0eant road syst.n,
nal 'He cost %. '"o I,..,..' 80 .l,, ,..l.,i,
except ui3" N0', WI ~ ,,.., ,.i,.fI-s
W 'i' ..... r..'.l r1orl - r.. cirnrosad
1,io,ofs and far "a st9to
~ ,,,t..t.,l, mo i5oo ~ r.vi,. %
road commlssIoiDI' Inc 'N. - va '.'' 10
state SIS stem l3. 'l.a' ,.l, i....o.3 a.
ROADS Ior Co'' ',''.o''' ..'.'..... i,,..
may Ho" ~. ,' '...', w.. ,'orrgts han c,,
now te onl.il ,e.a.....,.,, ar, r,,-r,r,p,,,,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
VICTORY OVER HERNANDEZ.
President Castro's Forces Win .
Complete Triumph.

CARACAS. VENEZUELA. December
10, Via Hayden CaDic.-lhe s0N-rnmcne
troops yesterday completely cefeated
those Of General Hernandez, near To-
cuoyo. a town .n The state OK Bagquesl-
me.o. th.rty-i1ur miles from Tfujillo.
NEWS OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON. j.. c.. December H.
United States Minister LoOmas. az Cara
cas-. has caD.ed tho state Department that
President Casu0's forces haze completes
ly defeated tho iaslrrecu0nls.s, undor
General Hernandez.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
Mrs. If. r. Anderson Improving.

Mrs. II. i. Anderson who underwent
q very serious operation at the Virginia
Hospital on Friday, is considered 10 be
iuproving and out or danger, and her
musicians give encouraging reports as
10 her ultimate recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
To Close the Factories.

The factories in this city OF the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company Will be closed to-
morrow in honor OF Mr.. Josiah Browne
secretary OF the company, who died AZ
Plainncld, y. j., Friday. His funeral
will take place tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
NEGRos UPRISING EXPLAINED.


can Defeat.
WASHINGTON. j.. 10. December To-
General OTIS cables as follows to-day:
Manila. December l1.-On tLe 9th l1-
slant. General Smith. at Negioa, reports
that early ia December a number OF the
inhabitants OF four coast towns entered
the mountains believing the statements
of Pansy and Luz0n agents tLat the
Americans had been Overwhelmingly dee
feated in those islands; thar Ael.uaido
was about 20 dictate terms OF peace, and
that the American Congress had agreed
TO confer iul-l sIioncs when the estao-
lishel civil government az the island
should Dee oycr-hroun. They were also
told chat all Nes-os was about 20 rise
and drive out the Americans. no depre-
dations were committed. and no conse-
Quolce OK importance are appreheuded."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
4 CHRISTMAS LETTER.


Operative League Of Teachers District
meetings are being held almost each
week. and a good attendance Is reported.
Samuel McClanohan, of near Ham
burg, i'm this county recently killed
fine porker, which weighed 655 pounds.
net
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
THE ANTITRUST BILL,
Senator BarkSdaIe Says It VIII
Be FavorabIy Reported,
NOT SURE OF ITS PASSAGE.
links a Powerful Fight Viii Be
Made Against II,
rorIcs DISCUSSED ny LEGISLATORS
senator Opie's Book-soIdicrS Home
rn,cstisation-Succe 10 Mr.. Nc
t.rLIc-Abolishmcnt OF the 18th
.Ircuit-Nartin Elected Tuesday.
1orlcs DISCUSSED ny LEGISLATORS


harksdale stated yesterday 1hal
u.- expect his anl-tTl.- hll
..-tel from The Committee Oh
... ,,..r. So ,.,. ts rfntu
a... -Av holidays.
.u certain of obtaining ID favorable !
D.. said II believe il VIII pass. /
.... ........,.. 1o..~o
...''...-
"''-o''o-7 'a'-' i'''O~ "7-'''--
n naturally deeply interested III the
ol the bib tle senator con-
.In my 0pfuio. this SIS the critical
t, Gin, r.,i1 onward march oil
-....,.-
a.e ~s=i"il1'@' 'iie"' anu
srceD. Heretofore tAei ever! emo.
been crowned with success ANA ale
every industry Dies PROSTATE Ut their
r. Il. only question Ol sub
.....t.... f.- mercy TO "a
'- ...
----as anu I"D"e-'"' '''''''
cut iu tae open ana bat'-I-5 4"'
humanity and The rslt % pursuit OF hap
.,f- r09 Trrr STRUGGLE.
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ID Us time for t-o slI1s1lo ~ ooi''
a-- Every hour u~- Soos ~ .v
-bln ~ al. rr.-f
l+ ''o .t.,.- ~ human
tu 10 ~-i' ,....... must
t -I- --l-.i" '.'-. 80 ..,. ,l..,
DO hesitation. DO l''. aug " ..i..,grs
90 ourselves ana ~ ,i'- ,l,.. '....s
.- wealth iA iA.7 country 4-- I
.. corner tle product OF inc eAelEs
labor OF Dds Ieio" AA"" "- ,l.
t.c allyhn manu- Oh ''-- -''
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
ALL WASHINGTON
 HAS THE GRIP Many High Officials Suffering
 With the Disease. JUDGES AND LEGISLATORS As Well as Common Loborers Fall Vic- tims to the Prevailing Ailment-
 The Entire District is h.
 fected With Disease.

Washington, January 2.-The grip and the ailments attendant upon 1t that are now included in it's train of ills has pros trated an unusual number of residents of Washington. From all of the drug stores, which are the real barometers of the state of public health, the reports are the same, that there were never so many prescrip- tions or so many calls for the remedies which are supposed to be specific for dis eases of the mucuous system. An ob- servant pharmacist estimates that 10 per cent. of the districts population is suffer- ing in one way or another from the now generic grip.
 Three members of the senate committees on appropriations are so i'll that they will not be able to leave their homes for sev- eral days. These include Senators Sewell and Cockrell, both of whom have been sick for two weeks or more, and Senator Ali son, who has the grip, is keeping to his room to avoid more serious consequences.
 Senator Turpie is recovering from an at tack of pneumonia, but for several days has been able to sit up. It is not at all likely he will go to the capital at least for two weeks, as his recent illness has weakened him to such an extent that he will be in danger of relapse unless he re- ceives the very best attention.
 Of the justices of the supreme court, one, Justice Gray, is sick with the grip; of the United States court of claims justice Well don is ailing; of the district court of ap- peals. Chief Justice Avery and Justice Morris are both afflicted, and of the jus tices of the district supreme court, Chief Justice Bingham and Justice Cox are i'll.
 The freezing spell 1t is hoped will have beneficial effect in killing the germs of the disease.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
Collier Out-Woodward in

Atlanta, January 2.-Hon c. A. Golfers term as mayor of Atlanta expired tonight, his successor, James G. Woodward, taking the oath of office at the regular meeting of the city council. The retiring mayor, whose advocacy of municipal ownership Is well known, fired a parting shot at the electric light company by showing in his message that the people of Atlanta pay $0oo0 more annually for lighting than the service would cost were the plant con- trolled by the city. The street car compa- nies were also scored for their failure to grant transfers.