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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Unusual Belt values offered by Pember-
ton Cordes e Mosby. 50 and 75c. Leather
Belts at 15c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Two dollars and a half for CSC. See the
Belt values Pemberton, Cordes &c Mosby
are Offering.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

MY FRIENDS TO LET ME- WRITE
them INSURANCE I'm the following FIRST
class companies at lowest rates: Penn
Mutual Life. Virginia Fire and Marine
and Travellers Accident. Drop a postal
to A. X. HENRY. Room rs, Ebel guild-'
ing. 10 2-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED.

TO BORROW 5000 AT PER CENT.
Tor three or five years interest quarterly:
on Richmond city store property well
located. and affording ample margin OF
security. Apply TO
j. II. ELAN e. CO.
10 2l-2t lii3 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
LOST. sTRAYED, AND FOUND.

LOST, IN RICHMOND. OR ON CARY
street road, RED POCKET-BOOK. con-
tanning about $3.50 In notes; also, two re-
ceipts in name OF the owner. Reward
~ $40 AZ returned TO 8. w. BLII.EY,
Third and Marshall. or Dispatch office.
10 M-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
BOARDERs WANTED,

ROOMS LARGE AND AIRY. TERMS
moderate. Address Miss LUCY d. COR
DON. Louisa, Va. 80 22-Th&Su
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

ANY LADY HAVING TWO OR THREE
hours spare time day can make s.
weekly working for us al home. Nothing
TO sell. Send self-addressed envelope for
free sample. MANHATTAN COMPANY,
1Ol Beekman street, New York. je 25-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Yesterday large gathering attended at
the Deep Run Hunt Club TO sec the ini-
ttsl game OF polo played, which game
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Bicycle Tires, $l2 kind, $3.50 per pair.
Il. NJ. HUNTER, Manager,
No. sol east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Bicycle Tires, sl2 kind. $3.50 per pair.
Il. NJ. HUNTER, Manager,
No. s0l east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED, BOARDERS.

CAROLINA HOUSE, 1896 EAST MAIN,
q Public Boarding and Furnshed-Room
House, containing sc rooms Room. per
night Csc; week. SIS; the cheapest
stopping place in the city. Open all night.
te 20-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-sUNDAY, JUNE rs. 1899

Will doubtless keep It's contract this time.
the entertainment II 10 DO given for the
benefit OF Union Council. No. II. Daugh-
tiers OF Liberty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

sTRAYED FROM HOME. MONDAY.
about or o'clock, BULL TERRIER:
white. with brindle spot on one eye and
small spot on his tail; ears cut very close;
Reward II returned 70 No. 10 Roland
strset je 25-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Total amount .......,

IOtal amount ...,....ss.............s oS 80
The little girls of Richmond are ever
jealous I'm good works. When this gene
ration passes away these dear little ones
Will carry on the good work OF the Ice
Mission
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

BOARDERS FOR THE SUMMER.
Healthy location. Plenty nice milk and
butter. Convenient to churches. Fifty
miles from Richmond on Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, and two miles nom sta
ton. Miss A. l.. GOODWIN, FTederlchs
Hall, Louisa county, Va. je 25-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
wANTEn.

TO SELL AT BIG REDUCTION, A
large lot OF Clean Bricks at 81 per 1000
In large quantities: small lots. 81 so per
900 Special price on lumber, - per 1000
feet and upwards. Apply at premises,
Nineteenth and Dock streets, or the c.
r.. sAUER COMPANY'S, Fourteenth and
Main streets. 1e 25-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED.

SUMMER BOARDERS AT BUCHANAN;
Va: twelve miles TO Natural Bridge ana
Peaks of Otter. Nice 3ccommoda,ivns'
Terms very reasonable. Address Mrs.
T. a HYDE 1e -o-tt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

WANTED,

PARTIES CONTROLLING AN ESTAB-
llshed business want from $500 10 $1,000
I'm order to enlarge and push the business.
The investment secured and investor 20
manage finances Large profits In busi.
ness. Address MANUFACTURER, care
of the Dispatch. Je AT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

FEW BOARDERS By PRIVATE FAMI-
ly on west Grace street. Best location ana
table in city. Rates, S25 per month. Ad-
dress CAM, POst-Ofiice Box f6i, city.
lie 232i.25, q. 30. 30&Jy L2-St'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

, cTrADY. RELIABLE YOUNG MAN
Or Retail Liquor Store; one that Is
not afraid OF work. with some knowledge
~ bookkeeping. Must have good refe-
rences. Address PEYTON. care OF Dis
notch office. 10 2-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

TO RENT FOR A YEAR. BY CAREFUL
person, without children, Nice Household
Furniture. from some one wishing TO
store. Apply at once at 800 west Grace
street &c 25-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED.

BY A NICE PRIVATE FAMILY, IN A
few doors of the Jefferson, two gentle
men Boarders. in a handsomely furnish
ed room. Address p. o. Box 2l2. city.
lie 21-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Most grateful acknowledgment II made
Tor tho following contributions to the Toe
Mission during the past week:
Mr.. i. N. Jones. .......,.................*o w
Box at Dispatch Office. ~
Box at Mii!cr's drugstore. Is "
Box at Schmidts ...................... Is
Tableaux given by Virginia Roddey
Whitley and Louise Martha, and
Josephine Clarke ..................... Tvs
Lawn party ON Libby Hill, given by
Mary Curtis, Mabel Hastings. Ruth
Cunningham. Laura Armitage. and
Lola Brown ........................ 40
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
SELECT BOARDERs WANTED.

FOR TERMS, SC, ADDRESS MRS. b.
&. DANIEL. Rockhsh Depot, Nelson
county Va je 25-Sun2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

SUMMER BOARDERS. SITUATION "A
nice village on the Atlantic ana panv,,e
railroad Fine shade: excellent water
daily mails; church privileges. Terms
moderate Address Mrs V. III. a., care or
Postmaster ROydtOn. Va. Jc SJ-ot~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

ROARDERs QADIES OR GENTLE.
mem. Good water, pleasant rooms, shady
yard, etc; $3.50 per month. Address
MIS-, ]. COUSINS, Beaver Pond. Va.
je Y-sts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,
SIMiC WANTED,

TO BUY OFFICE PARTITIONS AND
Standing Desk. Address y. H., care pis-
patch office. le -o-ie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

TO EXCHANGE MODERN EIGHT
Room House. in desirable locality, for
smaller or vacant property. Address III.
A. W." Dispatch office. je 25-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
EssPL0 xMENT WANTS.
WANTED.


AGENTS WANTED FOR A -DEcIAL
summer campaign: The SATURDAY Eve
ming Post-estabiished by BenJaulin
franklin in r2s-now Published by the
Curtis Publishing Company, proprietors
to subscribers. for one year only, for 81
the regular price is 81 80. This offer is for
the purpose Of a quick introduction, and
will be withdrawn September LIST. The
regular price OF $3.50 viii be maintained
after that date. We will give good COM
mission for every subscriber secured aud
distribute $500 September LIST among the
l16 best agents. 500 Will be given the per-
son sending the largest number OF sub
scribers at 81 each per year. At this spe-
clal low subscription price thousands can
be easily secured. Address the CURTIS
PUBLISHING COMPANY, Philadelphia,
Pa. my a-2m
WANTED,
FIVE HAND CIGARMAKERS ON THE
Principe de Foege. Also. Small Boys to
strip Habana tobacco. Grove road, quar-
tor mile beyond Soldiers Home. je %
WANTED,
GOOD DRIVER FOR THE GROCERY
Business Apply at 1909 west Main street.
je 2s-lt.
WANTED.
GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE WORK.
Apply 905 east Broad street. 10 2o-lte
WANTED,
AN EXPERIENCED QUARRYMAN. ADJ
dress QUARRYMAN, care Dispatch.
10 25-1t'
WANTED,
A NURSE. MUST COME WELL RE-
commended. Call between 8 and II o'clock
Monday at 1903 Grove avenue. je 25-lt
WANTED.
YOUNG MAN, EDUCATED. UNDER
stands keeping books. would Ike work
OF some kind from 1880 10 i1:30 p. NJ.
Would prefer office work. Address SAM
je Civ. Th. sa&sunit'
WANTED,
WHITE OR COLORED COOK, MAN
preferred for school. Good wages. Cali
between 8 and Z p NJ. at 81 east Frank
lin. or write c., School Post-Otiice, Va.
je 2o-Tu. Th&Sun3t
WANTED.
CHEROOT HANDS. BOTH ROLLERS
and Bunch Breakers. Apply TRIANGLE
CIGAR AND CHEROOT COMPANY,
1l04 east Cary street. je 23-F, Sunny Wit
WANTED,
POSITION IN PRIVATE FAMILY TO
Teach English, French, and Music. Tes-
timonials furnished Replying, state
number, ages of pupils, and give iefer-
ence. Mrs. HAROLD, Ill east Franklin
street. Richmond. va. je B-Sun4t'
WANTED.
SCENTED TWINE FOR TOILET
state, or sick-room; fumigates and per-
fumes the air. Death to mosquitoes and
insects. Send 25 cents for samples Agents
wanted. WATSON DRUG COMPANY. 81
Beekman street, New York. JIG 1l-Sunit
WANTED.
MUST HAVE AGENTS AT ONCE TO
sell Sash-Locks and Door-Holders. Sam
pie Sash-Lock free for &c. stamp I'm
mense: better than weights; burglar
proof so day. Write quick. Address
BROHARD & co, Department 80. Phla-
delphia, Pa NH 12-Sun26t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,
WANTED,

SUMMER BOARDERS. SURROUND.
ings attractive healthy: wire screens ana
blinds. Address Box ID, Amherst, IA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
wAyTED,

TO SELL A FIRST-CLASS ONE-HORSE
Second-H Hand Phaeton; has Just been en-.
tirely rebuilt. Apply 10 MADISON ~
10 Bit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

BOARDERS FOR THE SUMNER AT
Fern Cliff" the home of Mrs. w. c.
White: 400 yards from post-ofiice, depot.
and telegraph office low rates: first-class
accommodations fishing and bathing con-
yenient. Correspondence solicited. Refer
ence given, II desired. Mrs. w. @.
WHITE. Hardware Post-Oftice, Fiuvan-
ma county, Va. Je B-Sun2t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED.

OCCUPANTS FOR SEVERAL ROOMS.
singly or en- suite. on west Grace street,
In central part OF the city. Address AL
BERT SIDNEY" care Dispatch. office.
fe 25-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
SEVERAL DESIRABLE
PATENTS

HAVE BEEN PLACED IN OUR HANDo
TO BE SOLD.
Nothing pays so we'll as a good Patent.
Why not invest your money where Il wil1
double itself every few months?
standard SPECIALITY CO,
lli2 EAST MAIN STREET.
RICHMOND. VA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

HOUSES TO RENT. HAVE MUCH
fewer vacant houses now than for many
years before. None now on Church Hill:
Parties with vacant houses will 30 wei
TO see me. H. A. CATbIN,
ie 25-2t No. north Eleventh street. c'ty.>
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,
WANTED,

TO SELL TWO PAIRS CANARlBS
Good Singers. Will sell cheap. Apply
9lSib north Twenty-slxth street. te 2o-it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,
HEALTHY

SUMMER : BOARDERS. HEALTHY
town: large, airy rooms; I'm a pleasant
location: bathroom convenient; lithi8
water delivered at the door daily. Terms
moderate Apply 10 Mrs. JEN ME v.
WADE Farmville. Va Je 2J-zt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
TED,

POSITION IN PRIVATE FAMILY TO
Teach English, French, and Music. Tes-
timonials furnished. Replying, state
number, ages of pupils. and give refer
ence. Mrs. HAROLD, Ill east Franklin
street, Richmond, Va. je lS-Sun4t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED.

nv YOUNG MAN 600, POSITION OF
any kind; small salary at commence
ment. Best OF references, including pas
.nr ~ church OF which / am member.
vi II A." Dispatch office. je 8-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED.

MUST HAVE AGENTS AT ONCE TO
sell Sash-Locks and Door-Holders Sam
pie Sash-Lock free for &c. stamp I'M
mense; better than weights; burglar
proof; $40 a day. Write quick. Address
BROHARD & CO.. Department 80. Phla-
delphia, Pa NH 12-Sun26t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

ALL BOARDING-HOUS AND PR.
yate families who can entertain delegates
and visitors 10 the Ninth International
Convention OF Baptist Young Peoples
Union of America. that viii be held in
this city on July 18th. 18th. 18th. and 18th.
at the following rates: Lodging and three
meals. sl25: lodging breakfast, and sup
lodging so cents-to address ENTER
TAfNMENT COMMITTEE, Post-Ofilce
ROY 563. city Je I-Su4t&Tu&Zt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

PRICES REDUCED ON WATCH w0RI
CLEANING. 81: MAIN SPRINGS. q.
Twenty years experience. WILLIAM TO.
pIEN, JR, sos east Broad street Spec
tacles and Eye-Glasses. rs cents. An
work guaranteed. 3eis-Sun3 !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

MARBLE SLAB FOR SODA COUNTER.
ls 10 70 inches wide. feet long, Also.
Alternating Electric Fan. State condition
and price Address SODA WATER, Post
ONCE Box 49, Hampton, Va. je 25-its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

GIRLS TO OPERATE ON SEWING
Nachines-learners taken on and paid
While learning-at the SOUTHERN
SHIRT FACTORY. 10 north Fourteenth
street. Je sSsit'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED.

CHEROOT HANDS. BOTH ROLLERS
and Bunch Breakers. Apply TRIANGLE
CIGAR AND CHEROOT COMPANY,
1l04 east Cary street. lie 23-F, Sun& Wat"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

TO BUY. FOR USE IN COUNTRY, A
very cheap Buggy. Phaeton, or Dayton
Wagon, with or without top. Address.
stating lowest cash price and where can
be seen. THOMAS BROWN. care OF
Carrier No. 4 city 1e 2o-it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

The Celebrated Fitz Lee COOK stoves
VIII bake quicker,
VIII bake better.
VIII last longer,
Will cost you less money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

SCENTED TWINE FOR TOILET.
state, or sick-room; fumigates and per-
fumes the air. Death TO mosquitoes and
insects. Send % cents for samples. Agents
wanted. WATSON DRUG COMPANY. 81
Beekman street. New York. je ll-Sunit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

WHITE OR COLORED COOK, MAN
preferred, for school. Good wages. Cali
between and =. NJ. at 81 east Frank
lin. or write c., School POst-Otiice, Va.
10 2O-Tu Th& Sun3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

A FEW MORE BOARDERS AT SECLU-
sion for the summer. We have large airy
rooms and 8. very shady yard. For par
ticuIars address Mrs A. GARRETT
TRICE. Fredericks Hail, Louisa county.
Va je 2J-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED,

YADIEsi Chichester's English Pennyfoyal Pins
~ TAKE no other. Send e.. STAMPS, f Pss<ul.sx, Hshl
for L.S,;" ~ ,s,.'s z Sssptr NAIL, .a. D>
Eau 2-Tu. Tn. Suly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WANTED.

TO RENT OUT FOR THE SUMMER
months only, one OF the most Desirable
and Convenient Flats in the city. viii
rent very low. Can give possession at
any time. Address COOL. care of Disc
match 1e 25-1tr
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10
ANNUAL FISCAL STATEMENT.
A Notable Activity in All Kinds If
Currency ana Marked Increase
In Use of Coin.

Washington. Nov. 6.-Hon. Ellis Fl,
Roberts. the treasurer of the United
states, IN his report to Secretary Gage
sums mp the operations of the last tis-
cal year by saying that IA notable ac-
tiNity was exhibited in all kinds of
currency. with a marked increase in
the use of gold coin and in a less de-
gree of silver coin. while TIE prosperity
OF he country has at no time left any
part OF the government notes in the
treasury above the demands of daity
business in its several Offices
Tie says: ''Ihe effect of the new
revenue law is shown in the r%eceipts
for the year. in which there was an in
crense over 1895 of ssh. 552,4l9 from the
customs and S1O2, jI6,j2O from internal
revenue. The collections of Internal
revenue were larger than those for anv
previous year with the exception only
1906, and the total ordinary re-
which amounted to SilJ,g6O go.
were also the largest on record, with
the same exception. The net ordinary
expenditures We're Il little over $685.
100000, an amount exceeded only twice
in 1868 aud 1864. There was a def
Of S9,1l1,550 in the ordinary
revenues.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10
TWO MAPS OF GREAT VALUE.
showing the Fields of Military Ng-
i,itS In Sonth Africa and
the philippines.

Washington, Nov. s., Mai. W. Simp.
son. chief of the military information
bureau of the war department. has
compiled a large map showing the the
alter of military operations between the
British aud Beers in South Africa.
The map is from the latest and most
authentic data, and besides being tech
nrCHtiy exact, il gives at u glance the
entire sweep Of country in which the
fighting is going on.
~lHdysmjth and it's environments Is
shown, with the nearby points. and the
mountain passes through which the
Beers have assembled in the Natal
country.
TIL" map is primarily for the use of
the war department. hut in view of the
Widespread public interest in the south
african struggle 4 limited number are
being supplied 10 libraries and newspa-
pers for ready reference during the
progress of hostilities.
Maj. Simpson also has completed a
second edition of the map showing the
pcld of military operations in the Phil.
II carries the scope of the
map down 10 the coast on the south,
as recent operations in that quarter
Indicated that considerable a"ctivit,
was to he expected south of Manila a.
well rs in the north.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10
A BOER CAMP CAPTURED.
sfihr an artillery Duel the Boer C~Dp ~
Bestsr's I'm. Near Lsdysnith,
Was Csptnrrd.

London, Nov. e. special dispatsh
from Iadysmith, describing Thus
days fighting. say
"lhe artillery duel atdawn. ~ winch
TIE Beers runs were silrnced. was in.
t"Eded TO occupy the BopTs aud 10 en-.
able Sir George Stewart Nhire 10
iehicEe his PURPOSE thecaprurc of the
Bocr camp behind BesteIs hill.
For this purpose the lapccrs. hus.
sars, Natal carbiacers and Natal bor-
der rifles started under Gen. French at
sunrise, and got within striking dis.
tance before the enemy was aware Of
their presence. \ field battery was also
sent, and it secured a good position.
&c mmanding the en"my's camp, which
was a large one, Iaagrred with army
wagons and other vehicles.
"HeSters hill was we'll fortified and
provided with good guns. 1t ntnp
O'Clock th" British opened fire. the
Beers replying with spirit, but bad
aim.
'rhe British quickly sent a 42-ponnl
shell into camp, i]uHicting terrible loss
and spreading panic among the enemy.
our caVllry then stormcl the position.
the hoerS fleeing pr,cipjtatcIy, leaving
many dead and wounded, as wen as
the whole camp and equipment in the
ht.h,l. rt H.. p,f,t.I. 'TI.s.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10
FOR RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
" 'irs' Ass'ssant PDstmaster Ges.
eTai Makes a strong Plea with
convincing Arguments.

''h'iS'oh NoN.b.-A vigorous pie
for rural free delivery is made in tn
annual report of First Assistant Pos,
master-benera Heath, made public las
night.
Mr.. Heath said the service so far hac
resulted in increased postal receipts
enhancement of the value of farm
lands reached by rural free deliver,
Of from - TO 81 per acre: a genera
Improvement Of the condition of tn,
roads traNerscd by the rural carrier:
better prices for farm products: the
producers being brought into daily
touch with the state of the markets
besides educational benefits conferred
by removing the monotony of farm life
through ready access to wholesome
literature and knowledge of curren,
events.
On November l, rural free delivery
was in operation over 3s3 services. rad.
IatinR oven 40 states and one territory,
Idaho, Wyoming, Mississippi and Mon
tana beng the only states unrepresent-
ed.
Between the beginning of the new
fiscal year, July |, 1899. and November
l, by an additional expenditure OF
Sl3O,upo, rural free delivery has been
extended 10 nearly 10000 persons at
an annual cost of about 81 cents per
capita, against an average per capita
cost of $3.50 in small towns of 5000
population.
SIT is a small matter to a resident of
a town., says the report, ito be saved
a walk of IA few hundred Yards to the
post office, while on the contrary. it is
a great accommodation to the farmer
to be spared Il drive of five or ten
miles over country roads Il get his
mail. In a recent public discussion ad-
NncateS of the system, who took the
value Of the time thus lost in the busy
farming season at only 50 cents per
hour, found thai their figures ran un
INTO many millions of dollars lost to |
the agricultural interests through be-
ing obliged 10 send to the village for
the mails.
Rural carriers are shortly. IA ha ~,
thoriled to receive and recent for let.
tiers for REGISTRATION as city cor,ier.
do now.
The report recommends tba odon+io,
Of some uniform style of mai, ho> ror
the rural service with two compart-
meuts. one for delivery and ono fo,
with one master KEY for the
.arrirr ia omen tho coIoo,iou .a..
of all the boxes and - kew for
he delivery comuartment to h. e,r
1ishcd to each patron Of the delivery
These boxes are to be put M and kent
n r~rpuLar rauoir nv. tho ,ost oeia.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10

Pittsburgh. Pa. Nov. 5.-As the re-
suit of a combination effected by east
erli capitalists with j. NJ. Guffey, Of
this city. $4,000 acres of the riches.
coal lands in West Virginia. including
a network Of railroads from the mines.
valued in all at $4,000. 900. pass into the
control of a company that will be one
of the largest coal-producing concerns
in the United States. The land lies
in Preston county. W. Va. The corr
pany will formally incorporate mex.
week. and operations will soon b.
commenced u II large scale.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10
QU0rRutiuc RotsaI

Louisville, Ky. Nov. 6.--All the vel.
lew fever quarantine restrictions have
been raised in Alabama. Mississippi
and Texas, and the Louisville 4 Nash
vile. as well as other railroads
throughout those states will resurle
regular train service to all points.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10
vic-.pr..,d.ut Hol.r, M n.,,...

Paterson, N. j., Nov. 5.-There was
no improvement in the condition OF
Nicc-President Hobart to-day. Mes
sages of sympathy were received from
President Mckinley, Secretary of State
Hay and Mrs. Hay. and Gen. Wesley
Merritt. Among the callers at the Ho-
bart residence was Att'y.-Gen. Griggs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. "A secret
conference Of window glass manufac.
turers outside of the combine was
held here, Friday. at which it was
practically decided TO combine their
interests and capitalize the concern at
$4,000, 900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10

Dismissed for (NuAe.

Washington, Nov. = Secretary
Hitchcock. of the interior department.
has issued Instructions for the dismis.
sal of Supt. Davis. who has for a long
time had charge of the FIaudreau In.
dian school At Flandrcal, $. D.
Charges have been pending against
Davis for some time affecting his
moral fitness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-10
C",t"" aud Warehouse Burned.

Jackson, Miss. Nov. 6.-rhe large
cotton warehouse at Crystal Springs
burned yesterday with 200 bales of cot.
ton: loss. 500, 900.