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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Holiday Excursion Rates, Season

ItUU~IVVVt - ~ ~
For the Christmas holidays the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road will sell round-trip tickets to points
ON its line and 10 Alexandria and WASH
ington at reduced rates. Tickets on sale
December ed, I'D. Gath. and 18th. and
December S0th. Slst. and January LIST,
good going. only on date Of sale and for
continuous passage In each direction:
final limit January 4, 1860. Round-trip
rates from Richmond to Fredericksburg,
se60; Alexandria, $40: Washington. N.eo.
For tickets and further information ap-
ply to Richmond Transfer Company, NO.
s9 Main street; Ticket Agent. Byrd-Streot
station. or w. p. TAYLOR.
Trafiio Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Mitteld0rfer's.

No wonder the ladies are nocklng 10
Mitteldorfer's. They can find everything
a womans heart could desire In this
splendid line Of dry goods, those mer-
chants now carry an immense stock OF
Toys and Holiday Goods. Come early to-
morrow morning. There's going TO be q
rush.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

We have tried them all. and the Graph
ophone has proven itself TO be the only
BEST" We have them from S 20 &lW.
and carry all the supplies. Nothing IKE
them for Christmas present Walter ID.
Moses & Co., 1905 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Prospective Bridsgrooms

can engage our Handsome. New Rubber
Tired Bridal Coach. and the Finest Rub
ber-Tired Landaus, Broughams, etc., in
the city, by leaving their orders at our
office, or by phone. Stylish livery, unsur-
passed service. reasonable rates.
RICHMOND TRANSFER CO,
s0S east Main street,
8. III. Bowman. General Manager.
Both Phones, 46.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Cspta,n Frayseps Condition.

The condition OF Captain X u. fray
scr who ls at the Retreat was unchang-
ed last night. He Is about as well as ne
has been for some days.
Mr.. =. y. Haywood, Of Caroline county
who has been at the Retreat some time,
has recovered, and yesterday lett the
hospital
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
THE COHEN co.
over 5000 Fancy Import
ed China Ornaments

THAT WE'RE REJECTED by A TEXAS
House. AS THEY COULD NOT
REACH THEM IN TIME FOR THE
HOLIDAY TRADE. WILL BID ON SALE
values.
Inc opening item is Large Bisoue veses
&C.,. for 25c. each "o''" w anu
D,esuen Cabinet Ornaments. such as
ace lace Figures. Decorated. Handsome
pispue Babies, In the most beautiful
rh ana ARTISTIC effects. from % TO CSC.
me Dude Tobacco-Box, with Match
r onre ana Ash-Receiver attachment, ST.
''d p bis9ue Figures. such as Negro
spooso,acks and Statues of all nations,
dresden Candelabra, 3 lights. $3.50
Urge khudolstadt Vases. such as usual
y sold at sl.25. for soc. each.
ahOM 10 TO ii O'CLOCK
51o China Figures. &c. choice.
from il TO ~ O'CLOCK
bohemian Glass Vases, usual l5c. size
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

:. natever we sell our stamp Of approval
goes with II. Over twenty yeers In the
piano business enables US to know. not
guess at. the standing Of tho Pianos we
OFFER you--Sfeinway, Knabe. Hardman.
standard. and s<imball. You need do no
guessing when you see these. You Will
md them wherever you sc. Teu cas't
get out OF their way. Walter u. Moses
4 Co.. 1906 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
NitteIdorfer's.

What's the use of bothering about the
selection Of Christmas presents. when you
can find a hundred wise suggestions at
Mitteldorfer's? Go there and get what
YOU want. They've got pretty much
everything you need-even toys for the
h9hNr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Bell Telephone Communication.

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that tele-
phonic communication can be had over
It's lines with Lynchburg. Va; DanvilIe.
Va; Roanoke, Va: Wakefield Va; APP
pomattox, Va; Farmville, Va: Crewe.
Va; Salem. Va; Bedford City. Va;
Reidsvile, N. c.; Charlotte. N. c.; Column
bia, 8. =.
For further particulars inquire at tho
public pay stations. and at manager s
office, l2l4 east Main street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Have You Thought IL overt

To choose a suitable Christmas onerino
Il the work Of a few minutes, when you
come 10 our store. There are Pianos
the best. and their names are Ste1nways
Knabe, Hartman. Standard, and Kimeaii.
Then. again. washburn Guitars and Man
dolins. No? Well, then, Music Boxes.
Did you ever see such variety OF Stock
and so cheap? Well. maybe Srapno-
phone. They are awful funny, and attrace
Young and ON. We will promise ycu
WONT lose time you spend with US WAL
ter d. Moses q Co, 1905 east Main street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Has Called a Meeting.

President James Caskie. of the Common
the members OF that body, and has in
structed City-Clerk Ben T. August to call
a special meeting to be held on the 18TH
Instant to consider the ordnance grant
ing street-raiway privileges TO the Rich
mond Passenger and Power Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Regular 75C. Short Cor
sets Monday 4SC.

s. 30 and SIS Il. ID. Corsets. special for
$50
several STYLES of our $3.50 and sl.75 Cor
sets t0 Dee closed out for 81.
ln C0uulle COrsets. long waist well
l.fel silk Hamburg trimmed White
.r nuh. excellent value for Si75.
I.l 50 Corsets for 75c.; others for 35c..
..rth double.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Paderewski-Th~a the Pianola.

After you hear the worlds greatest
artist, nothing will suit you but the Pr
anola. Don't be scepticai-come and hear
II. We are glad TO play IL for al comsrs.
Any one taught TO use II IKE an artist
in Is minutes. Walter ID. Moses q Co..
1906 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
2-quart Granite rlilk-
Pans, &C.

Double Granite Roasting-Pans. 75c.
S-quart Straight Cooking-Pots, S9c.
l0-inch Jely-Cake Pans, Sc.
Granite Pie-Plates, &c.
17-quart Deep Dish-Pans, soc.
1lxl7 Oblong Roasting or Baking Pans,
PC.
l-quart Covered Buckets. &c.
COPPER BOTTOM. XX-TIN WASH
BOILERS, Nos 6 AND Z, USUALLY
S1.25 FOR 69c. CHOICE
The Easy Raisin Seeder, will seed n
pound Of raisins IN a few minutes, sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

There ix No Place Like Moses a Co.'S
IN find lust what you want for Christmas
nresent-Music Cabinets, Music Boxes
Graphophones. Guitars. Mandolins. Beau
tifui Leather Music Rolls-in fact. every
thing you can ask for in their line. Their
stock is always 80 choice. so strtkinsly
nrst-class. Give them call. Walter y:
Moses &c Co.. and their number u S"s
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Everlasting Natural Pre-
pared Palms,

neither growing nor artificial" slmpIv
nature perpetuated.
Palms, nearly 80 inches high. complete.
with Jardiniere. for $50: others at
y 10 $40, ranging from As inches to l20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Died Among Strangers.

Mr.. John r. Jones. a native Of Wales.
and a stone-cutter by occupation, died at
the City Hospital on Friday. He had no
relatives here, but his son, In 81. LOUIS,
has telegraphed instructions TO have the
remains Inferred. The body was buried in
lakewood yesterday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
r.. u. a. G. Rolling stock.

Bids for the construction OF locomotives
for the Richmond, Petersburg and Caro-
lima railroad are now being received by
General Manager St. John, of Ports
mouth. The Richmond Locomotive and
Machine Works are bidders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

The Bell Book and Stationery Com.
pany. sl4 east Main street, have one Of
tho largest and handsomest assortmsnts
OF Calendars TO be found In the citys
which they are selling at reasonable
figures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

German Sour Kraut and Din Pickles.
Imported Christmas-Tree Ornaments
some new novelties--Holland Dill Pickle
and Fancy Cheese. and Fancy Goods fo6
Christmas Call and see them 1T Rothss
cblld's. 81 east Marshall 81. Phone. IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
The Music Store.

s.~s au Che Popular Music. vocal or Ia
..umental. Tor lSc.. and plays it on tria,
for you
N.rc.ssus IS 2oc.; Dewey's Victory at
HC
AL the Classic Music is 20 10 75c.; the
-0c and $50 Music.
nl.--- u-lks from sc. 20 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Largest Greenhouses I'm the Souths
Decorations. wedding Bouquets. Floral
Designs. and Cut Flowers OF all kinda In
season. satisfaction guaranteed.
HAMMOND.
No. 107 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Choice Holiday Gifts.

The Nowian Company have the most
select stock OF Fine Imported Wa,cnes'
Clocks. Opera Glasses. Lorsnettes; silver
Mounted Umbrellas. Purses, Csro-cases'
SC suitable for holiday gifts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
You Can Make Amends

by giving your family that much-nssde0
new piano. You can do better right here
with US than anywhere else. Let us con-
vince you. Walter ID. Moses &c Co.. looo
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Fancy Tables.
Library Tables.
Extension Tables.
for Xmas gifts.
SYDNOR & HUNDLEY.
I'll and 713 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Best GranuIated Sugar, SC. reand.
Teas and Conces retailed at whsi>salo
prices Q. ID. KENNY.
Northwest Broad and Sixth streetst
southeast Main and Seventeenth streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Morris Chairs.

Morris Chairs
for Xmas.
sYDNOR & HUNDI.EY. Leaders.
III and 7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Fashionable Holiday Gifts.

The Nowlan Company have the iarges,
assortment of Elegant Solid Silverware'
Toilet Articles, Gold and Silver Novelties
&c. to be found in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
knights Tempiar VIII Not Parade.

The Knights Templar will not take part
| in the parade or the ceremonies incident
| 10 the celebration of the Washington
| Centennial next Thursday The order
calling out the Knights has been re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
n. A. O. OFFICIALS SUMMONED.
Tbev Will Have to Make Explain"
Hans to General Hill.

representatives OF the Baltimore ana
Ohio Railway Company have oeen sun
,nnned TO appear before Railroad-Com-
missioner Hill al his Office, In this CITY.
on December 18th. to show cause why
their road should not connect with Sousn-
ern railway trains at Strasburg ana mar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Ladies' Desks
for Xmas.
sYDNOR 4 HUNDLEY, Leaders,
I'll and 7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Shaving-Stands
for Xmas.
SYDNOR &c HUNDLEY, Leaders,
III ana 7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Ladies. did you know that men always
need Handkerchiefs? In buying your Xmas
presents, Constable Brothers can give you
Just the things you want.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

are showing very extensive lines OF
Mems Neckwear-all the new shapes
5Oc. to $3.50. Nothing like them In the
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Heavy NiCkeI-Plated
Baking-Dishes with Per-
Celain inside pan, for OSC.

Loaded Bottom Nickel Cuspadores SOC.
Copper Tea-Pots, heavily nickel-plated,
81.
Chatting Dishes, with extra Hot-Water
Pan ana Patent Alcoh0l-Stove, $3.50.
Large Five-o Clock Tea-Kettles, on
wrOught-iron stands, $3.50.
Five-oClock Kettles, on iron stands,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Elegant Holiday Gifts.

The Nowlan Company have the largest
assortment of Handsome Diamond ana
Pearl Brooches. Pins. Pendants, and
Rings to be found in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Is that elegant looking man the kina
of Dudes? No, he Is simply clerk who
had the prudence to buy his clothing
from Constable Brothers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Chfna-Cascss

China Gases.
Sideboarcs.
oh. you just ought to see the Side.
boards for Xmas.
sYDNoR & HUNDLEY. Leaders
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Southern Educational Association,
Memphis, Tenn, December 27-2o,

1899.
On account OF the above Southern rail-
way will sell tickets from all ticket
stations on its line TO Memphis and re-
turn. at one fare for the round-trip. plus
81 membership fee. Tickets will be on
sale December Gath and 18th from points
In Virginia and North Carolina. with re-
turn limit January sth. On this basis
the rate from Richmond 10 Memphis. and
return will be $3.50. The Southern is
the shortest and quickest route to Mem
phis. operating double daily service, Civ
Ing the choice OF routes either through
Ashevilie and Chattanooga or Atlanta
and Birmingham. requiring only one
night on the road. You can leave Rich
mond 12:f noon. and arrive in Memphis
the following afternoon at 7:10 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Not n Million.

Not a million, but legion Of dozens Of
Rocking Chairs for Xmas gifts.
SYDNOR a. HUNDIEY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
ChfRODteres.

AL elegant line Of Chiffonniers for Xmas
gifts. SYDNOR & HUNDLEY,
I'll and 7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Why not give your sweetheart Fuiis
Dress Shield for an Xmas sift? Constable
Brothers have Just the thing he wants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
continuation Of The Cohen cas- Al:
THE COHEN co.
White Lawn Aprons for

QC' , -. -, -,
"a Nurse or Mattresses Aprons.
'r'fh deep hem, loo; fancy trimmed
ones FOR l9c.
%. dozen Sample Aprons. every sort ana
Mind made. only four OF any one alike,
,srrlne IN price from IS 10 Coo. each;
hoiee OF any In the lot, 25c.
c.ogharn Aprons, with wide borders,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

SOLDIERS HOME CHAPELns,ER-
Woes Sunday at Il A. M h ,ae ani ,''s an.
nounced. Again at r. M; preaching
by Rev. James r. Cook. pastor Hose-
Memorial church. Also. at IAe IN me
evening. the Union Theological Sem,naty
supplying the minister. There VIII %
appropriate music rendered AZ each VI
the eorvicos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
White POrCelaineS
StOneWare.
and

h-nch Meat Platters, 10c.
Nsfpirt Mix Pitchers. &c.
Batter Dishes. 10c. Pickle Dishes, &c.
haiGallon Butter Jars, &c.
rg-lft stone Cooking Crooks, loc
Ou Shape Cups and Saucers and Rea
China Plates. CSC. a dozen.
IRON 9 TO 10 O'CLOCK
NAle Porcelain Plates, &c. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Quadruple-Plated Silver
ware With Special
Buying Help,

most reliable, at third off. A special
''sl-oown holiday purchase.
L4gfayed Tea Sets, consisting Of Tea
10Y Suger. Dreamer, and Spoon
holder, SIS
Extra Fine Quality Tea Sets at QbO
~0 80, ST. and si4.
large Swinging Pitcher. with gold-lined
Sup Tiffany design. SIS
iFs styles Of Baking Dishes. with por-
eolsin inside pan. R9S.
I'm Dishes. complete with Artificial
Ferns. $40
,ulke- Baskets. rge
u1lsomely Engraved Butter Dishes,
'3seiss silver-Piated Knives, s1H a
"vsefs's Teaspoons. $50 a dozen: Table
,.sspoons. 81 a dozen.
u LON 10 TO II O'CLOCK
3ozsn Engraved Silver NapItIn Rings
&c. each. '"'" '''"s''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Christmas Calendars.

the "Just-Out" Styles. Walter ID. Noses
AZ Co, 1905 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
RELIGIOUS SERVICES SUNDAY.

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN cH IhSs,a
G. Johnston, d. D., and at r. NJ py
Rev. Il. X. English, ID. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Standard Pianos
Fancy Tables.

80 popular everywhere. Walter ID. Moses
| < Co., 1895 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
HIat-Racks.

Yes, Hat-Racks,
HatRacks,
HatRacks,
for Xmas. sYDNOR &c HUNDLEY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
UnderglaZed Decorated
Toilet Sets, SI.35.

O9.d-Lned and Hand-Decorated 10
ilees Toilet Sets. $50.
LPiece Decorated Toilet Sets, 81.
g5ld-Srppled, l%Piece, Hand-Painted
Toilet Sets. $40
SOLD Colored Toilet Sets, complete, with
sl0p lars s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Kimball Pianos,
Those Lille Takers,

the artists friend. Walter d. Moses =
Co., 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

the "faultless" kind. Walter ID. Moses u
Co., 1876 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
steinway Planes,

the king Of all. Walter d. Moses & Coz
1905 Main Street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
of tooth Anniver-
sary of the Death of George wash
fngton, Alexandria, Va, December
1915, 1880.

For this occasion the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad Com
pany Will sell. December 9th to Ath In
elusive, ironclad signature tickets TO
Alexandria, Va. or Washington, ID. c..
and return at tho one-fare rate-$3S5. or
$3.50, respectively-roand trip. Continuous
passage In each direction. good 10 return
until December Is. 1883. Tickets on sale
al office OF Richmond Transfer Company.
No. 500 Main street. and ticket ONCE.
Byrd Street Station. w. y TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-20
TO USE RETOLDING SIGNS.

THE HEIGHTS ROAD ADOPTS AN IMPROVEMENT
AND MAKES MONEY OUT OF COPPER WIRE.
The Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company has de-
cided 10 use revolving wooden signs on the hoods
Of its cars instead OF the old dashboard signs. IT
has found that the former are more distinct ana
easily read. and are also cheaper than the latter.
The COMPANY is at present also paying less IOr
It's copper wire than II is getting for Its old stock
The copper company which contracted TO supply
wire a year ago agreed 10 charge the market price
at that time. Since then the price has almost
doubled so that the railroad company is paying
about half the present market price The railroad
company Is at present selling Its old copper WIRE
which is being replaced by the new wire. and is not
nearly so good the latter. at price higher than
Il is paving for the new wire. II Is thus making
money and putting It's line In good shape at the
same time. which brings grief 10 the copper COM
panv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-20
npIrr LrEMS OF VIEWS.

DR. Herman H. {. Herold. the he"r psnS
Collector for the Fifth Internal Ne' .ss o@ce
I'm New-Jersey. will take charge oil - ~ frieni,s
day succeeding William u. Rutan. ~ a corp+
the new collector have arranseI Ser ~ Auditor
mentary dinner Tor him IN the N' ~
on the night OF February % o..,,an have -
Fears OF flood along the ha'''' ,,a
An ordinance will be introduced isSernss "a
meeting OF the Jersey cry BSafd % under a"sSns
hibting the employment q, sr,s and 20 ne
wears old as drivers OF trucks. ca ,,s,nossj Oh ~
And liking a penalty OF so to be inPO' !.
employer. . ,,,,,s will h b.nlees
Vnlon nan on Friday evening unIT Ssrt LcsstSsS
OF many women In the oranges 80 Miss Eo,sscrrs
Miller the contralio Of New YORK Nd =. s
Les King and bs: CaT%' "n % oCSsd r asHSS
- Three negroes ,S 'Etroadst. Newark lnsash o
end Green SITS q y , Is%i % Sis ,,s re
%, s ~ Harry Ford. twenty -seSSSni siphia.
cook and said his home was !" ''''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-20
CAPTAIN TrRpIy ELECTED MAJOR.
ONE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE THIRTEENTH
WHO REMAINED AT CAMP BLACK
pROMOTED

William Addison Turpin. captain OF Company l.
18th Regiment was elected senior major on Sa'ur
day nirtt BY unanimous vote Of tho commissioners
Officers of the regiment. Major Turpin IS the Hrst
field officer elected since the reorganization OF mo
regiment began. and is considered 10 be an aoe
officer He served as captain OF Company ! our
Ing the Spanish War. This company was one OF
those which formed the battalion Of the regiment
that refused 10 return home from Camp Black ana
Major TIrpin was the ranking captain or the pat
talon Captain Jennings. who was one or those
that returned from Camp Black, outranked Ma)or
Turpin but the choice by election did away WIN Wa
this AS Il was held that those commissioned ON
GERS recently elected in the 13th could not Note'
only eight votes were cast. General Meier pre-
sided over the meeting, which was held In the Heu-
tcnant-colonels room. and Colonel John H. Froth-
Alter the election General McT.eer formally in
spected the armory, and expressed himself as
pleased With its appearance. Major Iurpin mas
been with the 18th since l%3 He elected cap
tain of Company on December % of that year.
Before that he had been lieutenant III COM
B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-20
HANFORD r. NASH.

Hanford r. Nash. who died suddenly from heart
trouble on Wednesday, February s. at the age OF
sixty-seven years. was born in Norwalk, Conn lie
was a great grandson OF Mcajah Nash, who built
ST. Pauls Church. IN Norwalk. one Of the Oldest
Episcopal churches in Connecticut. and was con-
nected on the maternal side with the stephen
whitney family. which came over from England In
1919 Mr. Nash lived in NewHaven and Bridgeport
during boyhood and in 1876 moved 10 NewYork,
where he went into business with G. T. Reynolds
* Co In 1883 he became connected with the Al
berene Stone Company. of New-York. His health
gave out in 1895 from overwork. which brought on
nervous prostration and for the two years he
suffered greatly. He lived with his daughter. Mrs
Mary Z. Kendrick. at her home No. 50 Monatt-st
He was a member of Anglo Saxon Lodge. F. and
A NJ: also Of Hamilton Commandery. K. T., Of
Bridgeport Conn. He leaves three children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-20
RTTGERS COLLEGE WITS

New Brunswick. y j.. Feb l9-Owing 10 III
health Professor John &. Van Dyke has been COM
PEELED 10 discontinue his lectures upon art before
the senior class. Professor Van Dyke has ieen
forced 20 take a vacation. which win be- spent IN
the South
The seventh annual report ~ the standing com
mlitc" oi the college Alumni Association shows
that there H. now about sl4 Oh in the alumni endow
mcnt fund. ~ Which amount $1,000 has been pai
over 10 the trustees The annual subscriptions now
amount over sl.7O1
The Indoor gymnasium meet wi'h llaverford
VIII take place on March and that with IehlRh ON
March - both M New Brunswick Tho gym
nasium team and candidates practising regu-
laru.