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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON
Comptroller Dawes Has Made Daniel
G.. Wing Temporary Receiver.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.--Comptroller
Dawes this evening appointed Special Ex-
aminer Daniel G.. Wing temporary receiver
Of the Globe National Bank Of Boston.
Mass.
The banks resources are as follows /:
Loans and discounts. S5575.loi; United
States bonds 10 secure circulation. Sl,o" :
90: United states bonds to secure Uniten
States deposits. $4,000: premiums on
bonds. {i5s,&0' stocks and securities
81. 092 up. Cash on hand and due from
banks $25S5 297. Total. slo.529.s53.
Comptroller Dawes. in explanation OF his
action. said.
IN view Of the fact that to ALLOW the
bank To remain open longer will result
in injustice to unsecured creditors, no"
that the condition IF insolvency * found
to exist. it becomes my duty under the
law 20 appoint receiver. consideraoie
cash dividend can be paid to creditors
at once.
The condition Of the bank was discoV-
cred by Special Examiner Wing IN time
to secure such action on the part OF inc
directors as will probably prevent the fail-
ure from lnlictlng heavy losses upon
the depositors. but the directors ana
stockholders will lose heavily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
CHAIRMAN JONES
ON THE SITUATION
Continued From First Page.

another ground If contest Is becacse
OF the plain vioiati1n and defiance OF
law by the late RepuOl.'ln Governor
of the state, who, whilst l2tlvely engaged
i'm the making III stump speeches 5nd the
prosecution Of parish political CAN
vass. ordered out the military dnd, in
violation OF both law ana irece lint, as
sumed personal command If the 'r1"ps in
the metropolis Of the state, paradirr
the streets Of Louisville on the day OF the
election with his soldiers and Calling
guns. invading the voting booths
and forcing into them against the
protest of the lawfully appointed elec-
ton officials pretended inspectors and
challengers who. the highest court Of the
state has decided had no lawful right
to be present
INTERPRETED WITH ELECTION.
'.The issuance Of the certificates Of cleo
ton to the Republican candidates Is con-
tested upon the further ground that
Federal and also q State judge. without
warrant OF law and in defiance Of every
pronptfne of fair dealing and decency.
nterfered with the holding Of the state
elections. the one by menacing charges 10
a grand it-y and by the employment OF
deputy marshals and the other b. Issuing
every mandamus and injunction asked for
by the Republican party Whlch latter
judicial acts have been declared by the
supreme judicial tribune Of the State TO
have been unlawful Another ground Is
the use in the interest of the Republican
party Of an immense corruption fund con-
trihuted by the most powerful railroad
corporation Of the Commonwealth. where
by many thousands Of votes were bought
against the Democratic party and its can
didates. because that party, in the plat
form adopted I'm its state convention,
dared to advocate measures Of relief de-
mapded by the people Of the Common
wealth"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
LIBERAL RESPONSE.
Contributions to the Fund for the Ben
eft or I.awton's Family Pouring In.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.--Adjutant-Gen-
erai Corbin. the head OF the committee
charged with the collection of funds for
the benefit OF the family of the late Cen
erai l.awton, is I'm receipt of expressions
Of sympathy and of willingness TO co.
operate from all quarters of the country.
The brokerage hrm OF Worden q Co., OF
New York. has voluntarily undertaken TO
collect funds on the Stock Exchange.
The committee aimed to collect sat least
So eco.
The first contribution In Washington
came from q clerk In the War Depart
ment, who contributed s. from his salary
to start list OF contributors. Among the
amounts already sent. or pledged, are:
Russell A Alger. 500: Citizens of MIL
waukee. 81 90: Secretary John Hay. slco:
Assistant Secretary II. G. Taylor. 500:
Mrs Addison Porter. 500; MeCoskey
Butt, of New York Sioo
General corbin received q telegram
from a gentleman in Pennsylvania, who
does not wish his name made public,
contributing $1,000 TO the IawtOn fund
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Redward,
who was temporarily acting as General
Iawton's chief OF stan. has been instruct
ca by the e@cretery OF War 10 superintsni
the transportation OF General Lawton's
remains and accompany them 10 this
country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Seizure OF American Flour,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2L-In the absence
of a formal complaint, the state Depart
ment officials 40 no, care 10 express A
specific opinion IN the case OF the reported
seizures OF American -four by British
cruisers or the South African coast. under
suspicion that it was Intended for the
Transvaal But under the general rule
adopted by our government, and adhered
10 bv most of the other civilized gov
ernments. merchandise OF this description
sent bv one neutral nation TO another. as
IN the case OF the United States and Por-
trxal. is absolutely exempt from seizure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
GENERAL ORDER ISSUED
Announcing the Death OF "enefai
Iawton TO the Army.

WASHINGTON. Dec. PA general Or
der was issued from the War DepA T.
ment announcing to the army me de'.h
Of Maior-General Henry w. Law on
After recounting General Lawtons mt
tarv services, the order goes on to say
The swift and resisuess movement Oh
his column up the Rio Grande and a'ross
the northern boundary OF the PLAIN Il
Central I.uzon. which had just been cap
tured was the chief factor I'm the de,
struetion Of the insurgent power ana
was the crowning achievement OK MS
arduous life.
He fell in the fuiIness of his powers IN
the iov of conflict in the consciousness
of assured victory. He leaves 10 MS
comrades and country the memory ana
the example Of dauntless courage, OF un-
sparing devotion TO duty, Of manly char-
acter and of high qualities Of command
which inspired his troops with his own
indomitable spirit - -
The nag will be placed ut half-star
and thirteen minute guns VIII De hred AT
every military post and station on me
dav after the receipt Of this order ana
the usual badges OF mourning VIII be
worn for thirty days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
RUM0RED SALE
NATURAL BRIDGE.
Well Known Citizen Celebrates His
Golden Wedding.
A LONG LIVED FAMILY.
GenI. Lawion's Visit to the Virginia
Military Institute-Mr. Sterrett has
Fine jersey Cattle that Bring
Good Income.

LEXINGTON, VA, Dec. 2i.-speciaL-
From Fancy Hnl. Rockbridge county,
comes the report OF a rumored sale OF
the Natural Bridge property to the Nor
folk and Eastern Railroad Company And
it is reported that the rumor of sale is so
prevalent in that neighborhood that II Is
commonly believed to be So though the
authenticity OF the sale could not be
traced. A prominent lawyer here, who
has for several years past attended 70
business for Mrs. Henry Parsons, the
present reported owner, stated that he
had heard nothing or knew nothing about
any sale Of the property
FINE STOCK.
Mr.. /. +. Sterrett. farmer and stock
raiser. who resides a few miles from Lex
ington. has sold two OF his Oakley Jersey
herd Of COWS, aged twenty months and
three years. respectively. for sl25 and 300
to Dr. Brandt, OF Hot Springs, Va. MT.
Sterrett has sold from the offspring OF
one COW six COWS for total OF SAL, hay
ing IA sed eight calves since $50 of the
COW. Exclusive OF the milk sold from his
herd Of Jerseys. Mr.. Sterrett sells 80
worth Of butter year per COW.
Mr.. and Mr.. T. H. Deaver. Of Lex
ington. celebrated their golden wedding
very quietly here on Monday. Mr. Deayer
is one OF the best known citizens OF the
place. and will be q years OF age in jan
uary. and IN spite Of his years is active
~ engaged in business. His wife VIII De
81 years OF age in January.
GENERAL LAWTON.
Major-General II. w Lawton, who was
killed at San Mateo Tuesday. was quite
favorably known here. In 1898 he. as an
Inspector general OF the United States
army, visited the Virginia Military In
stitute and inspected the cadets Of that
school. His inspection was the most rig
orous ever made AT the school, and IN
the end he complimented the great EN-
cheney and sold!erly-lke qualities of the
cadets from every standpoint. and COM
pletely won them all by his military
bearing His death IL much regretted.
Mrs. Lucy T. Lavell. of Summers Rock
bridge county and mother of John r.
Ackerly. postmaster of Lexington. died at
her home early Sunday morning suddenly.
aged IS years She had twice been mar
RED. Mrs Lavell came Of family noted
for longevity. for at one time she had
five uncles alive whose combined ages
were $50 years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
PREPARATIONS
IN PETERSBURG.
The Churches Getting Ready for
Christmas Day.
BUILDING FOR THE YEAR.
A Brilliant Wedding In Brandon
Episcopal Church - Mormon
Elders Make Convert
in Sussex.

PETERSBURG, VA. Dec. H.-Special-
The fan examinations at the virginia
Normal and Collegiate Institute have been
in progress for some days past The IN
stitute will close tomorrow for the hon
days, and will not reopen until the ~
Of January
The public schools Of the city will close
tomorrow until the "a Of next month
The Second Baptist Church SUNDAY
school. OF this city, will have christmas
tree entertainment on the Zsth instant.
st Stephens Episcopal church lcoioreu)
has been tastefully decorated for the
Christmas holidays. ana the music WI"
be rendered by full vested choir'
A HALF MILLION.
IL is estimated that the amount OF
money expended In Petersburg during 'he
past year in the way Of buildings CON
struction of street railway street PAVING
etc, Will foot up fully 10000
The brick store on Sycamore street. DC
supied by s. III Worthington, was sofa AT
public auction this afternoon 10 MT. james
T. Rahily for $500
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Miss Jennie Hood Lvesay and Mr.. Ma
thaniel Robert Burrow. both of Prince
George county. the former of BRANDON
and the latter Of Burrowsville. were mar
rled yesterday morning at O'Clock IN
brandon Episcopal church by The Rev. T.
r Towson Mr.. Joe Burrow. brother OF
the groom, was best man. and Miss Mohle
I,,vesay. sister Of the bride, was maid
Of honor
The bridesmaids were Misses Minnie
Iiyesay. Annie Moss, Julian DarracotI
and Rosa Adams. The ushers were Messrs
George Hatch. Collier Ianghorne, Jonah
Harrison, and Leonard Brady.
The church was deliberately decorated
for the occasion. The bride Is daughter
Of Mr.. Alex. Livesay. of Brandon
The groom Is "A popular citizen of Prince
George county The bridal presents were
numerous and costly.
MORMONS AT WORK.
Two Mormon elders are holding meet
ings and circulating their literature IN
the nelghborhood Of Elms Postofiice. IN
sussex county 1t is said they had MADE
one convert
A horse belonging to Mr.. T. V. Short,
a merchant here, was quite badly shocked
this afternoon on Sycamore street py
stepping on "A live electric wire.
PARDONED.
roho Carter a colored butcher OF this
c,tv who was convicted some time ago IN
the Hastings Court Of feloniously assault
ing John Thurman with a beer bottle and
his punishment fxed at one year In the
penitenitiary, and whose sentence was
commuted by the Governor 10 six months
Imprisonment IN the city Jail, was released
from Jail this afternoon a pardon having
been granted by the Governor
Mr.. William Crichton rendered to-day 10
Judse Mullen hts resignation as High
Constable. and Mr.. John 4. Mallory was
appointed 10 the office for the unexpired
term. Mr. Mallory qualified this afternoon
and gave bond an the penalty OF $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Christmas Day.

There Is some disagreement as to the
origin OF Christmas day The legend runs
that IN the earliest period Of the Christian
Church some communities of Christians
celebrated the festival of Christmas on
January LIST. others observing Il on the
9Th Of that month. In some OF the East
srn churches II WAS kept about the time
Of March. There is also some evidence
OF It's having been observed on September
18th, being the Feast OF Tabcrnacles In
the year A. u. 30. when the Emperor
Constantine legally established Christian
ity IN the Roman empire. Christmas was
observed at the beginning OF the new
year. while In the Eastern Church IL was
celebrated on January 9th. Pope Julius
eventually effected compromise and the
18Th day OF December was established
These historical state ments have been cali
ca In question by some. but John 1hrys,4
tom. the eloquent preacher at Constanti-
nople, in the fourth century confirms
them.
II Is curious circumstance that some
difficulty has been found In accepting The
date OF December 25th as the probable day
on which Christ was born. because, the
close Of December being usually The neign.
Of the rainy season I'm Judea. II Is said
that neither flocks nor shepherds could
have been at night I'm The fields OF Bethle-
hem. This strange objection is ccasld-
cred Of such importance that II is incor-
porated IN almost every encyclopedia ana
dictionary which treats OF literature. The
present writer has been In these parts at
this season or the year and has found no
difficulty in keeping watch by night"
IN the open fields Of Palestine What Is
possible for Western traveller unused
10 living IN the open air In the nineteenth
century. must have been laf easier for a
band OF Eastern shepherds at The begin
ming Of the Christian brooklyn
standard Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Crescent City Races.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. A.-The Cres-
cent CITY Jockey Club to-day announced
an offer Of prizes 10 jockeys having the
best riding per cent at the close of the
local season. March p. Weather rainy;
track heavy.
First raCe-six furlongs.-Trillo (even)
first. Prince of VERONA C to - second,
Moroni (25 20 u third. Time, 1a1 IL.
Second race-six furlOngs.-Lomond
@ 10 and to 100 first. Sorrel Rose 90 20
I and to u second, ElCaney @ TO %
third Time. lis IL.
Third race-One and quarter miles
Pancharm go to ] and 10 10 y first. Jimp
% TO ! and to 81 second, .Monongaha
O2 TO u third. Time 2:l7.
Fourth race-Handicap.-Mi and a
sixteenth. Compensation G to and to
81 first. Strangest 6 to 1 and to p sec
ond. Forbush g to 81 third. Time. l:5i-
"a.
Fifth race-One mile.-Chicopee 90 TO /
and 3 TO - first. Samivel d5 10 l and 8
to u second, Moncreth 90 to u third
Time, AS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
The Presidents Christmas Turkey.

The Buffalo Times interviews the Pres
ident as 10 how he likes his turkey cook.
ed. and this is what Mr.. Mckinley says:
Il Ike my turkey roasted. but not stuff
fed. | like a underground animal. with
lots Of fat on him and butter spread all
over him. / want him roasted brown. !
think it Is twenty minutes 20 pound OF
turkey. not counting the first few minutes
while he is getting used TO the oven. But
| don't want anything inside Of him. A
spiced stuffing ruins the flavor OF the
meat and gives indigestion
How do like him scrvedF on. l Ike
him with a string OF sausages over his
bref as flavoring. And with a lemon
for aeld. That is a good way 10 serve
81 gov. You can boil the lemon awhile
a;i make 4 scr. 10 BE- sliced and eaten
he !. &c q .~a want to-" -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Gold for Europe.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2i.-Sterling bankers
predicted to-day numerous gold engage
ments for Saturday, but AL said 10 was
impossible 10 estimate with accuracy how
much the shipments would amount 90.
one firm reported that II might ship from
$4,000 10 100000 as tO-mOrrOWs re-
quirements suggested. and In other quar-
ters Il was believed that AT least 5000
90 altogether would 90 out.
AT present rates the margin OK PROFIT on
gold exports would be small. f. was said.
but the demand for the metal abroad was
sufficient TO make special transactions
profitable at this time. II was said today
that Heidelback. Ikelhelmer a. GO. and
Muller. Schall q Co. might each ship
$500 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
FLAGS AT HAlf-MAST.
General Lawton's Remains Will be
Removed TO Cemetery To-Day.

MANILA. Dec. 2l.-5.o5 p. M.-General
Lawton's body will be removed from MS
late residence TO the cemetery tomorrow.
II accordance with Mrs. Lawton's wish
there will be no ceremonial. only prayer
The late Generals stan and Stewards
troop OF the Fourth Cavalry. which ae-
comps MED General Lawton through Luzon,
viii compose the escort.
Actual funeral ceremonies VIII take
place In about ten days. when the trans
port sails, under the direction OF General
Schwan and with military honors. The
civil organizations, including the Supreme
Court. win participate and Senior Camden
on will lead the Filipinos who were ASSOC
ciated with General Law,on IN the organi-
zat!on OF municipalities. The Senior
Canderon said II was the saddest day
TO the Filipino nation 20 see lost not only
the foremost advocate Of peace. but their
best friend"
Mrs. Lawton bears her grisf brsvely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
MANY COTTON MILLS
Twcnty-Si Chartered in Sautl, Caro-
lima During PRESENT Year.

COLUMBIA. ). C.. Dee 2l.-Onicial fig
ures in the annual report of the Secretary
OF State show that during the present
year twenty-six cotton mills were char
tered and commissioned in this state. with
a capital stock of $5.6j0ooo This total is
gregate capital stock OF sixteen mills.
which have increased their capacity.
In addition. there are cotton-seed oil
mills. -four mills. etc, put into operation.
Of which statistics have not yet been
compiled. This record Is remarkable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER
Bank of MeckIenburg in Good Finan
ciaI Condition.

BOYDTON. VA, Dec 2l.-Special-
Lem Bacon. who cut Richard Overbey TO
death on Sunday Afternoon in the public
road west of Clarksville. has been cap
tured and Is now lodged in Jail lie will
be tried for murder
An error occurred in the statement Of
the condition of the Bank of Mecklenburg
liz should have read that the bank did a
business of one hundred and seVenty-twO
thousand dollars. instead of one hundred
and two thousand dollars, making a diff
ference of seventy thousand dollars.
Most of the public schools in the Boyd
ton district have closed for the holidays.
The young people of BoydtOn are get
ting NJ an entertainment TO be given
Christmas. the proceed for the beneht OF
the Episcopal church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
A CREW FOR THE KENTUCKY
Getting the viking Ready for Trip
fo Havana

NORFOLK. Va Dec. 21.-Special.-The
hLflleship Kentucky. which at Newport
Nows approaches completion. 1t is expect
~. will be manned 10y the crews OF the
battleships Indiana and Massachusetts.
These arc expected TO arrive here and.
aboard the receiving ship Franklin. await
the finishing of tho Kentucky. The lat
ter. a big vessel, requires a crew of so
men.
The pilot who will take the converted
Yacht Viking from Norfolk TO Havana
has arrived here from New York and
awaits at the Portsmouth Wa) navy
yard the readiness Of his vessel for sea.
Preparations for sailing are being has
tened az il is desired that the Viking shall
he in Havana harbor January LIST II pos
sib.e.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
MILLIGAN NOW DEAD
He Was Once Sentenced to BE Hanged
for Treason.

HUNTINGTON, IND, Dec. 2l-Col. =.
p. Milligan died at his home IN the Guy
today. He was 81 years old, ana rs
name IS familiar in national history IL.
is64 he was arrested OH the charge %
treason and placed in a military pi'son'
at indianapolis. ~
a military commission found MIN sei'y
and he was sentenced to be hahseo On
May 18th. 1866. The galows were erec'eu.
but before the execution. the sentence Was
commutd to life Imprisonment.
Later the case was presented 10 NE sn-
preme Corut, James A. Garfield MADE one
of the arguments Ia Col Miiiigans De
half, and the prisoner was released.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

ent at the meeting Of the state Military
Board at which the alleged dlshoneat
deal in military supplies was ORDERED
and had no part In the transaction,
The Governor has received the resigila-
tions OF Quartermaster-Ge General White
and Inspector-General Marsh Both as
sert that they can establish Innocence
on their trials.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Street Railways Consolidated.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2i.-Aii the street
railway interests I'm the city OF Havana
were consolidated to-day at a meeting IN
the office OF the treasurer OF the Havana
Electric Railway Company, thus ending
a contest begun more than a year ago
Work was begun by the electric company
several months ago. and IL Is not eaid
that complete system OF electric uac-
ton will be In operation by the list Of
ILne
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
COULDN'T SECURE A BERTH.
Bishop Turner Told They Were NO
Sold 10 Colored Persons.

ATLANTA. GA, Dec. PA speclai
from Savannah says:
Rishon Henry NJ Turner was refused
a berth on a sleeping car to-day by ths
officers of the Central railroad In this
city.
The bishop. who is ILL., having been
paralyzed few days ago, desired 10
return to Atlanta tomorrow. lie asked
10 secure a berth in a sleeper but was
told that the berths were not soid 10
colored persons.
The sleepers are owned by the Central
railroad and the road has an arbitrary
rule that no colored persons shall ride m
the sleeping cars between Atlanta and
Savannah, or any branch lines OF the
company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
LAWTON'S SUCCESSOR.
IL May be General Bales, Young or
Wheaton.

WASHINGTON, Dec. H.-It is said at
the War Department that the vacancy In
the list of major generals OF volunteers
caused by the death Of General Lawton,
win not be filled until the funeral service
over his remains at Manila prior to their
transportation to the United States.
Ii is said among well-informed officers
of the army in this city that the appoint
ment viii so 20 either General John q.
Bales. General $. b. NJ. Young or General
LLOYD Wheaton.
IL is also understood that Brigadier
General 4. r. Chaffee. who has been chief
81 STAFF 20 General Brooke. commanding
the division of Cuba Is likely 10 he re-
lieyed OF duty in that division in short
time and given an important command
with the army In the Philippines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-Up to noon
to-day secretary OF the Treasury had APP
proved applications from national banks
for deposit OF public funds under his re-
cent oifer 10 the amount OF about $4,000 =
go SO far no applications have been
considered from banks which do not own
or control the bonds which they propose
20 deposit as security.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Mollneu. Trial.

NEW YORK. Dec. n.~-John +, Tyrreli.
the Milwaukee expert on handwriting, was
on the stand iearly ell day Ia the trial
OF Roland d. Molneux. The testimony OF
ryrreli was entirely technical. ana dealt
m opinions concerning ths pen habits
and mental conception" noticed In the
admitted handwritings Of the defendant
snd IN ths address on the poison package
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
VETOED THE BILL.
Osteopathy Cannot Be Practiced In
Georgia.

ATLANTA, GA. Dec. Ex-Governor
Gambler after a conference with many
physicians to-day vetoed bill passed
recently By both Houses OF the General
Assembly providing for the practice In
this state Of osteopathy. treating OF the
structural development of the bone. The
physicians contendsd that osteopaths
know nothing OF the meteria medica
while they would be given the right 10
prescribe medicine, the same as any
regularly licensed physician, should the
bill become operative.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
The Time Extended.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Interstate
Commission Committee has extended to
August /. 1900. the period within which
common carriers must comply with the
requirements OF the safety appliance law
in using brakes on freight cars.