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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
/ Personal. .

Mr.. Hurt Jordan was here yesterday.
Mr.. c. /. Person was in Newport News
this week.
MIR. Herbert Larrick. an old student.
spent Yesterday here
Mrs. Denison Cole spent several days
in Richmond this week.
Rev. and Mrs. Grammar, Of Norfolk, |
were guests NJ the Inn this week.
Mrs. Robert Aruistcad and daughter
Miss Julia. have returned from Hampton.
Mr.. Stafford Betty leavcs this after
noon for visit TO his home in Manches
ter
Miss Lucy Hundley, of Baltimore, is
visiting Mrs. L. W. Lane. on Waller
street.
Mrs. McEnery, Of Blackstone, is visit
ing Mrs. Virginia Christian on Francs
street.
Mr.. John Bray, Of Wilhamstown.
Mass. is the guest Of Walter Merritt at
the college.
Mr. Tom Robertson, Of Portsmouth
has been visiting at the home OF Mayor
John L. Mercer.
Mr.. Hugh Jones paid a short visit to
his home this week, receiving his hrst
+ degree in the Masonic order.
Messrs. James B. McCaw, of Norfolk
and Marston Christian. of Newporf
News. were in town this week.
The next meeting of the Social an,
Literary Club will be held at Colonia
Inn on Tuesday evening, February goth
Rev. T. {. Page, the former popula
pastor of the Episcopal church, with hi
mother, was here this week calling O
friends
Messrs. Arthur Humphreys. Of No
folk, Nelson and Cary CoAman. OF Ric
mond, were guests at Carriers Gro'
during the past week.
Mr. C. Z. Dean has purchased Of q
estate OF Samuel Smith. deceased, q
house and lot. corner OF Henry and Du
of Gloucester streets for Si.TOO.
Mr. George Coleman, who for the pa
year has been living in Minnesota. arr
cd yesterday evening. Mr.. Coleman W
be married ON the 21st OF February
Miss Begg. of Bedford Springs. then
turn TO Minnesota where they viii ma
their home.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17
his Life Was Saved.

Mr. J. +. Lilly, prominent citizen OF
Hannibal, Mo, lately had a wonderful
deEverance from a frightful death In
telling of it he says: " l was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into pneumo-
MIA My lungs became hardened. Twas
SO weak couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me. Expected 10 soon
die of Consumption, when heard of Or.
Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. / continued TO use IL, and
now am well and strong, l can't say too
much in it's praise" This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest cure
in the world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble. Regular sizes so cents and 81.
Trial bottles free at all druggists. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17
EWELL ITEMS.
Now a Flag Station For All Local
Passenger Trains.

EWEI.I., VA. Feb. 16, 19Oo.-Upon
petition Of the patrons Of the {. x ..
trains. this has been made flag station
for both local trains Heretofore We
had only one train each way, now we
have two.
Mr.. ]. Y. Taylor, who came here some
time ago from Michigan, has been offer
cd a big price tor the timber on his place
nearly as much as he paid for IL
Farming operations have been some
what delayed for the past week on
account of unfavorable weather. The
farmers have, however, done considera-
bic work in the way of cleaning ur land,
etc. preparatory TO seeding their crops.
Mrs. BIS. Scott was in Williamsburg
yesterday.
The Ewell public school is progressing
nicely under the efficient principaiship
of Mr., John II Isesth,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
: In Society.
xssxxx&sxsse$fs~sSe%sss
EySs,ecisi corrr~poadeef.

The Whiss Cluh ,os beautifully enter
Cora and Esteie oni''n az '"e'' oOH'e ="
Palace Green. 4 "e ""use was e''eS''Ns',
ENJOYABLE repast was served. Those
present were. Mesdamcs Virgiuius Han.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17
Mrs. Dey Passes Away.

Mrs. Jane Dey died AZ her home on
York street yesterday Mrs. Dey was an
aged and highly esteemed lady. and her
death will be sincerely INQUIRED by many
friends. Her devoted son. Rev Bascom
Dey, OF the NJ. E. Conference, was with
her at the time of her death.
The funeral viii take place tomorrow
from the Methodist church. and inter
ment viii bc in Cedar Grove cemetery.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17
RoxBURY's PROGRESS.
4 Flourishing Little Town Real
Estate on n BOOm-PcrSOnal.

ROXBURY. VA. Feb. 16. 19OO.-Rox-
bury few years Ego was only way
station, but to-day IL is a fourishing
little town. aud one of the most enter
prising places on the eastern division OF
the {. s. o. railway Business is boom
ing all around. Mcssrs. A. r. Walker e
60. run "A large mercantile store here; we
have a nice church. preaching every FIRST
ard third Sunday by thcpopular pastor
Rev. l. s Waddill. and have large con
greeations at every service. We also
have one oi thc finest steam grist millsiu
The State. turning out 200 bushels Of
meal per day. and can hardly hll thc
orders Mr. T L. Walker is proprietor.
A large saw and piauing-mill. owned 10y
Messrs. Miller 3, Winston, of Richmond,
is in operation. There are in thi, coun-
y ten saw-mills running ON tall tine and
often overtime 20 hli the orders
Providence Forge also is one of the
prctticst aud most busincss-lilse places IN
the county. 1t has large stores. hotel.
livery stable. postoihce, express Office.
etc
Real estate around here is Oh ,hc boom
Several farms have been sold recently al
iarcy prices.
Young David Crump. son of Mr.. L "
Cump, died February ist. a his resi-
dcucc. Beech Spring The intermcut
took place from Emmau's church Satur
day. The funeral was conducted by Rex
Harry ]. Goodwin his pastor.
Miss Kate Tailey. of Laurel Springs,
visiting her uncle, Mr. L. W. Christian
n of Richmond.
Mr.. John A. Richardson, Jr., Is on
visit TO his uncle. Mr. Willie Binford,
= | Glen Dale
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

ToANo, Va. February ., 1900.
The partnership heretofore existing
under the name and style OF RICH
ARDSON & WRIGHT Toano, Va ,
has been, tins day, dissolved by mutual
consent. All outstanding acc UNITS due
10 the firm or oy the firm will he settled
with add by Il. E. Richardson or X. Z.
RE. RICHARDSON,
r. p. WRIGHT.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

Was the result OF his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. II
YOU want these qualities and the success
they bring. use Or. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power of brain and
body Only 25c at all-duggists.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, 80
LUCAS COUNTY,

LUCAS COUNTY,
PRANK I. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F. ].
CHENEY & CO., doing business in the
City OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
of ZONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot
pbs cured by the use of HALLS CATARkH
CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. ID. 1856. A. w. GLEASON,
J Notary Public.
SEAL
49,
Halls Catarrh Cure is Internationally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cuous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & Co,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggist, 75c-
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

and cnccYfuincSS coon
when the rid
ncys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
shatitis not uncommon
for a child 10 be born
afflicted With ~'ca's kid
news. 1.-THE child URN
ates TOO cflen. II The
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17
The ChIcago---$35.

WHY Simply because modern machin-
cry and extraordinary facilities enable
Us TO make this extremely low price
Besides. we are not IN the combine
The CHICAGO has the standard key
board: fewer keys and more characters ;
the only perfect crasing plate; Is best for
tabular work easiest 70 clean and keep
in order; perfect and permanent align
ment. and IT'S writing is always in plain
sight In short. without reference 20
price, for simplicity, durability and all
around excellence THE CHICAGO has
no equal And it only costs $500.
]. H LEATH, LOCAL AGxSr,
Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

" OF James City and the city oi VII |
Harrisburg. held at the Courthouse
thereof ON November 22ud. 1899.
William 7. Lawson
Against
T. l.. Slaughter and b. H. Pcachv
Among other things the court doth |
adjudge. order and decree that this cause |
be referred 20 r II. Gcddy. one ct the |
Commissioners of tins court, who Is di
rccted 20 ascertain aud report 70 the
court the following:
lst. Whet was the consideration of
| the siuglc hill under seal executed by the
| plaintiff lo the defendant James Siaught-
or. bearing date the 10th day of March,
| 1SSs, for the payment ol one hundred
and fifty $3.50 dollars. twelve months
| after date and secured by the deed az
trust executed by the plaintiff 10 the de
icndant. b. ID. Peachy. trustee.
2nd. What was the consideration of
the note made 10y the plaintiff In favor oi
the defendant. J. l.. Slaughter. bearing
date the 9Th day of January. $50. for
the sum of one hundred and sixty (Sl6O'
payable twelve months after date ant
secured BY deed of trust executed By ia,
plaintiff 70 the defendant X. l.. Henley,
trustee.
Bird. Whether the said single bill under
| seal and the note or either oftheu. have
| been paid. or settled between the plain
| tiftand the defendant 7 l.. Slaughter.
+th. An account OF all the pine wood,
, | poplar wood ties. and lumber sold and
and delivered by the plaintiff 10 the De
7 icndant J l. Slaughter. and Of AL. tn,
delivery whereof was rendered said dc
fcudant. as set forth IN the plaintiffs bill
and the payments thereof made by sai'
defendant.
5th. And account OF what balance,
4 any. may due either 20 the plaintiff al
the defendant. J. l.. SLAUGHTER. on tn
matter stated respectively in this bill a
the plaintiff and answer OF sand defend
- ant. J. l.. Slaughter
r And in taking such account he ma
IL consider the evidence taken by the lat
m Commissioner, W. II. +. Morecock. an
the court doth further adiudgc. order an
decree that said COMMISSIONS Csedd
/, give notice OF the time and place ct tai
- ING said accounts by publishing the SAN
in THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE. ucwspap,
published IN the city of williamsburg
once a week for tour successive week
> and that such publication shall be equi
aleut 20 personal service of such nOti
ot all parties interested.
An extract-Teste:
IA 7. II. GEDDY.
s COMMISSIONER N CHANcRR
- VIRGINIA,
City of williamsburg. tO-wit;
ng have fixed upon March 18th, 100
as the time and my office IN the city
williamsburg. as the place for makii
the foregoing enquiries, at which iii
and place all parties interested are
- quired 70 attend and protect their int
ests.
TIL. GgDDY. Cor'r in Oh
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17


IL THE CIRCUIT COURT o. TH4
County of Charles City. Va. JANUARY
IS. 19OO-In vacation.
The Mccormick Harvest
ing Machine Company. "a
corporation organized and
existing under the laws Of
the State OF Illinois and
having is chief oiiicr and
place of business IN the city
of Chicago, county OF
| Cook, State Of Illinois. ..... Complainant
AGAINST I'm ChanceEy.
FIX Campau, who is a
nOn-rcsiocnt, ir-dart
The object OF this suit j. 20 attach H.,
| property OF tee said defendant. "a
! Campaa. situated IN the county
Charles City aud State OF Virginia. art
| especially "A certain tract O; land lyius
and being IA the county OF Charles Git,
and state of Virginia, known as Greet
vale containing 179 acres more or less
and adjoining the lands OF John K. Mad
oil, Levi C0tmau CT as, Il being IA,
same tract OF land recently conveyed Z,
the said defendant by J. L. hubbard
special Com r, aud subject the same
the payment of debt due the plainti
by the defendant, amounting 20 Sli5.1'
with interest from the 27th day OF IA
1897 until paid.
An affidavit having been made an
sl-d that the defendant, I. X. Campat
- "A nonresident of the State OF Virgin,
q - ordered that ne appear az the clcrS
; office Of said county within ditccu day
after due publication OF this notice an
do what IS necessary 10 protect his int
est IN this suit.
And u l. further ordered that a cop
hereof be published once a week for iot
successive weeks IN The Virginia Gszctt
= a newspaper published 10 the city ot Nj
/. liamSburS. Va. and that "A copy bc pos
cd at the front door ct the courthouse
Charles City county the hrst day OF a
y next term Of the County Court
e A copy-Teste: J.. +. MAJOR. Ger
x l.. NJ. Nance. p. q. j21
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

urine Scalds the flesh or If. when tho child
reaches an age when q should be able 70
control the passage. Il Is yet afflicted with
bod-weiting. depend upon Il. the cause Of
the difficulty Is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs This unplea5ant
trouble Is due 10 diseased condition Of the
Kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made MS
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great rerncdy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
SYamp-Root Is soon realized. Il IS solc
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

FOR SALE

FOR SALE. 600 q ...Nrt.iS EARLY
Rose. Crows Iewe E9riy Ncit
Michigan iriSh Potatoes. -- Virgin 4.
Second crops seed. Also caii,c lot 81
melon seed. Apply 90 < c BRANCH.
Toano, Va as. b.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

At A CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUN
" OF James City and the city oi WI
lamShurg. held at the Courthous,
thereof on November 22nd. 1899.
Mllnan Il LAWSON
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

by druggists. in fifty 49,
cent and one dollar g ~ r. = -,
sizes. You may have ~. IS !! '-SSss.eS
sample bottle By mail Z - 80
free. also pamphlet tell Home Of s~~Ezp. Roc.
ing all about Il. including many o. 'ne
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmef
& Co.. Bingha-nton. N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-02-17

Fresh milk from Jersey cows deliver
ed twice daily. p. +. DAVIS. WIZ
iiamsburg Va. nolcSm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17
Giip6otels.

lHWUlS1 WQGTODnN,
BROADWAY SrH Az 9TH ST. NEW YoRK CITY
Entirely ana -
without bath European plan - S~1 VIZ" OF
0oA-RA y. DUNLOP. Manager.
Formerly Hotel Imperial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17
NEW-roRKER DIES ON THE COLUMBIA
CHARLES CARROLL JACKSON EXPIRES FROM
PERIToNTTIs NEAR GIBRALTAR

CHARLES CARROLL JACKSON EXPIRES FROM
PERIToNTTIs NEAR GIBRALTAR
Word was received here late last night of the
death OF Charles Carroll Jackson from perito-
ills on the steamer Columbia. near Gibraltar.
The body was put off there and Will be sent here
Mr.. Jackson left New-York for Europe ON De-
cember in the best OF health and his death
was entirely unexpected by his relatives in this
city.
MI Jackson was born in PHILADELPHIA in De-
eember, 1886. and was the son of Isaac Rand
jackson and Louisa Carroll Jackson. and a
greatgrandsOn Of Charles Carroll of Carroll
ton one Of the signers % the Declaration Of
independence. He was graduated from the Uni.
Eersity OF Pennsylvania in the class of '63. and
lhen entered the volunteer naval service for the
remainder OF the Civil War
IN 1917 he came TO New-York and became a
member OF the firm OF Oswald Jackson 4. Bro
but he soon retired from business and mad
not been actively engaged in Commercial
AFFAIRS since. In 1882 he was married 10 Mis-
Mary Van Nest He was a member of the
Union and Metropolitan clubs
Mr. jackson leaves widow and one daughter
the wife or the Rev. William Osborne Rsker ~
bar Harbcr- The notice OF the funeral will b,
given later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17
MARCHES WIFE TO DROWN
ARMED ITALIAN HALTED WHEN NEAR
THE EAST RIVER

With a revolver in one hand and stilettO in
the other. Marsie Rofe thirty-four years old, an
Italian, of No. 323 East observation-disclosures
tweIfth-st who had become tired of his wife.
marched her through the street ahead of him
last evening and ordered her to jump into the
East River few feet from the edge of the
hundred and-f ourth-st. station. with his drawn
revolver halted the man and woman and ar
rested Rofie.
1t is said Rofe met another woman from MS
native country whose attractions were greater
than those of his wife. Mrs. Rohe begged her
husband to relent. She fell on her knees and
her to get up and walk out into the street. The
woman did so.
1t was bitterly cold and there were no persons
about at the time and Rofe told the woman to
start for the river They walked through the
street for some distance before several women
and children on their way home saw the strange
sight. They screamed a little when they saw the
man with revolver and a dagger in his hands.
but they did not dare interfere, and they ran
away in fright without telling any one.
The woman walked across Pleasant-ave. to
jefferson Park. three blocks away. She was
going slower all the time, her fright half para
lying her. People now began to follow, nerved
by the number of persons who gathered to see
the peculiar sight, but no one dared to inter
fere with the Italian. They did not know what
he intended the woman to do, and were afraid
ask.
The Italians wife was not far from the river
when a citizen told Policeman Pretorius, OF the
East One-hundred- and-fourth-st. station. Pre-
torfus drew his revolver and ran up. He saw
the Italian with his weapons and caught him
by the back of the coat and disarmed him. He
took him to the station and charged him with
felonious assault. The woman ran back to her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17
CITY CLUB COUNCILS APPEAL.
ABOUT $4,000 NEEDED TO CONTINUE ITS PUBLIC


ABOUT $4,000 NEEDED TO CONTINUE ITS PUBLIC
WORK
The COUNCIL of the City Club is about to send out
letter asking for contributions to continue the
work of the club. 1t has immediate need OF $4,000.
The council is supported entirely by voluntary con-
ributions and does not receive any part of the in
of the social side Of the club. Here are some
of the many things which the club has done for
the benefit of the public. shown by the councils
circular,
In 1892 the City Club began the formation of Good
Government clubs.
In 1898 presented to Mayor Gilroy charges Of in
competency and unftneSs against Thomas S. Rren-
Street Cleaning Commissioner. not
dismissed. but the evidence presented by the club
was strong that he resigned soon afterward.
In 1894 compelled the Park Commissioners,
through the courts, TO comply with the reduir-
ing that the Harlem River Speedway should be
each side of the Speedway. the Commissioners hav-
ing made contracts in violation Of law, providing
for only one sidewalk along parts of the Speedway
In 1897 laid before Mayor Strong charges against
to permit inquiry into serious charges against the
Chief of Police. one of these Commissioners was
removed by the Mayor upon charges which were
pending at the time the charges of the City Club
were presented.
In 1897 published a pamphlet OF over hundred
pages upon the Department of Public Works which
included the result of "A careful inquiry into the
subject of preVentable waste and loss of water
In 1899 the club presented to the Governor charges
against Asa Bird Gardiner, District Attorney of
New-Hork County. After prOtracted hearings be-
charges in September, 1906. The effect Of The
charges seem however. In a general claa ring
of the work of the District Attorneys ONCE
In 1S99 in cooperation with the Citizens Union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17

closed Last summer there were. as has been SAID
above s420l persons who enjoyed day OF rest
and Measure on the water through these excuf-
sions Twenty-six times a barge was towed up
the Hudson TO Excelsior Grove, which is al the
Foot az the Palisades. opposite Yonkers. hour
or two was spent ashore there for luncheon. ana
then the barge was Jowed down the river again IN
the the late afternoon. On each OF IheSe
trips there a thousand. more or less. OF the
nments with their babies and older children
band provided for each trip. and also ponce
a life a doctor and fresh milk IN
abundance. The good that is done by these eX-
cursOns has been testified to by doctors and health
inspectors whose work lies in the tenement dlS-
trfcts. The benehciares do need to be told
for the cool day spent the water IS In every
instance an exhilarating relief from midsummer
heat of the city's tenemenIs- The unknown donor
OF this charity has been doing good IN TINS quiet
way for eleven summers He has benefited literal
ly hundreds OF thousands and all over the city
there mothers and children of the poor VINO
deeply and astingly grateful TO him.
AIR Funds work from the time of it's inception in
1871:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17
LONG ISLAND FARMERS SAY THEIR LANDS
HAVE BEEN SUCKED DRY BY
THE PUMPS.

Nine claims against the city. aggregating $500
fled with Controller Coler Saturday by
George A Logan, Brooklyn lawyer. They are
on behalf OF farmers living the Springfield,
Valley Stream and Watts Pond pumping stations
who allege that their farms have been damaged by
having the water sucked out OF the ground for the
Brooklyn water supply. They say that since these
pumping stations have been established their land
has become barren and their wells. duck ponds
and ice ponds have dried up.
The claims have been filed for Edward A. Higbie
and Alfred A. Higbie, his son. whose farm Is on
the Merrick Road in Springfield: Samuel Mills,
Mills-ave Springfield: Emma H. Mills. Springfield
ave Springfield: George Bailey, Springheld-ave..
Springfield; John HendricksOn. Joseph HendrtcksOn
and John c. Hendrickson, Valley Stream. and
Tom West. who keeps the roadhouse in Valley
Stream
The latter says that his ice pond has dried up.
Formerly he harvested his own ice at so cents a
ton Now he has TO pay 81 to the Ice Trust For
merly he raised all his own vegetables and now ne
has to buy them. -,
decision OF the Court Of Appeals in the SUIT OF
BENJAMIN F. ForbeI. farmer. who asked the city
20 pay him damages for draining the water from
his land. II was decided that he was entitieo 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17

opposed the Ramapo water contract and arv,.
against II before the Board Of Public improve
mentS. I've
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17
Calendar
+Decerber estir1ated.
MORE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY

Excess Of imports tDecember estimated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-17
ANOTHER BIG POKER GAME.
JOHN W. GATES SAID TO HAVE WON ABOUT
100000.

JOHN w GATES SAID TO HAVE WON ABOUT
100000.
A few months ago The Tribune told exclusively OF
a big game Of poker played at the Waldorf-Astoria
by certain men interested In big Industrial con-
Germs mainly the steel and wire corporations The
last week has seen revival of this play, and all
though this game has not high the first
one and the amount of money which has changed
hands is not large in the aggregate. the game
IS nevertheless interesting. In the first game the
play started private car coming East. and
John W. Gates. Joseph Letter. Isaac Elwood. L. L
Smith. John Drake, a prominent Wall Street
broker. and others took part. The game continued
for week after the arrival in New-York and
nearly million dollars was wagered and won or
lost. The renewa! of the game occurred last week.
Some OF the in question have recently returned
from Europe. where. if the stories told are true,
they have had a most successful season on the
turf and i'm the stock market. The players this
time are said TO be John W Gates. John Drake.
secured divorce from hf$3 ), is said that John
W. Gates won approximatefsS~s0