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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

Highest temperature yesterday......e g
Lowest temperatures A. M..... 20
Mean temperature yesterday...2 %
Normal temperature for December. 10
Departure from normal temperature. IL
Precipitation during past "a hours. 90
LOCAL
Richmond Will enter new year with
every omen favorable for continuance
OF prosperous conditions that have pre-
vailed during past twelve months.
Review Of the business and tndust1ial
activity Of the past year.
Frank F. billiard. storekceper at No.
6o9 East Clay Street, shot BY an unknown
man who walked or and has not been
heard OF since. billiards. wound slight.
though II is miraculous that he was not
Killed Whole affair involved in an In
terninable maze
fhree-year-old daughter Of Dir. e. Val
ton Saunders dies from effects of burns
received at her home shortly after I
clock yesterday.
Runors abroad abou, change In con-
troll OF the Virginia Passenger and Power
company sain partial confirmation by
dispatch from New York TO The Times
Nearly two million dollars to be distr.-
buted in dividends on January lst.
Southern Board for Education will ac-
cept invitation Of Richmond to hold their
convention here from April I'd to Gath,
inclusive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
SUMMARY OF T0.DAY,s NEWS
FORECAST.

Sunday and Monday fair: continued cold
weather: increasing cloudiness Monday.
followed by rain or snow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
RICHMOND HAS NOW BECOME
The SOUTH'S FINANCIAL CENTER
Growth and Prosperity Of Her Banks and Trust Compa-
MES Marvelous-Large Increase in Capital and
Deposits-Interesting Figures Given
By w. M. HABLISTON.
President Of the National 6a * of Virginia


the
convincing
ofdve
story Of They follow:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28


anta by
reabout one-thid of
city Orleans
within Is
State of the New SOUTH ana a
is rapidly ccom
TRUST COMPANIES
Of
follows
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
Southern Raiwav.

The Industrial plants and developments
completed and put in operation numbered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

Richmond Is fast becoming the financial
center OF the New South, and 1t is only
d matter Of time when towns and cities
sctth OF us will buy Richmond exchange
instead OF New York exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

L
Deposits go
Assets 800
Increase in deposits from 1890 to iS'.
Increase in deposits from 1897 to 1902
Increase in assets from 1890 to 49,
Increase In assets from 1897 to 1881.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

L loDStSo SfSoF.
Our commission merchants have bright
future in the fact that dealers have
bought larger stocks than usual of the
tesr crop of bright tobacco that has
grown for years. and with our many ia
,orahe conditions as a place to have to-
Eacco for sale. no doubt shippers will be
unusually liberal in their consignments.
The facts that justify faith in the fu-
ture Of our market can be briefly summed
ur In pointing out the most consnicuous
features of our trade. Here we have the
headquarters CT all the largest corpora
tons. with the largest stemmeries in the
world. which will naturally be supplied
preferably with tobacco brought to this
market to be sold. We have the larges,
number Of independent factories. putting
cut the largest quantity of tobacco from
such factories Of any place in the United
States. All OF our manufacturers are Go
ina paying business. and several new
manufacturing establishments have recent
lE been organized The trade Of these fac
tories extends not only all over the United
States. but all over the world. thus TAX
ii,- every grade and variety Of tobacco.
Here are located the headquarters OF all
tie '.regie buyers and the business done
in consequence of this fact is far beyond
what appears on the surface Our deal
CTS and commission merchants carry the
largest and greatest variety of tobacco.
thus commanding the attention of the
whole tobacco world to a point where
her wants can be quickly and satisfac-
torily supplied on the shortest notice.
Dur inspection is Of the highest order,
ane the conduct OF the office has been
such that it is rare occurrence that
a reclamation Is claimed.
With all these favorable conditions taken
advantage of, there should be no other
result but that each years business should
BE an improvement on the previous. IS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
The Bulgarian.

II r. strange country OF contrasts,
this bulgaria that people have so long
watched us a danger spot The peasant
Is ~ heavily built fellow. with a Kali
muik nose II he happens To be pure bred
from the original Samoyede stock, which
In not lll.oly. Ills language has become
Slavic. which means language In which
''bscfstoak" is mpipheth' and omelet
soufie IL "omlet cuphle."
The bulgarian is a peasant or a sol
der lie knows no other trade. AS n
farmer the sheep is all In all TO him,
food and clothing and companionShip,
SAYS n writer in 1'hc Era. lie lives Inv q
huvel docs not understand why Ia should
ho tlXed and makes his women slave NJ
tic Mold. lie is called clus"-iisted chur'
lish and Fusplrious snd has some Of tn,
Vnluas tlfat often 80 with those qualities
WNsn liulgaria became prac IDEALLY free
of lie Sultan. there were many Turks
left in the country. These are gradually
being crowded out, but there II still q
mosque I'm Christian Sofia. and In the
place of the sobranje. or parliament
where the members have better accom-
modations than the lords OF Britain OF
the Thames embankment. some % Turk
lsh deputies always sit together and cx
ert an influence that they never coul'
DO In their own land by voting always
with the party in power.
Every Saturday the members OF tn
sobranie are paid at the rate Of Is francs
n day. all I'm silver five frac pieces Thes'
peasant lawmakers knot it up IN hand
| kerchiefs. grin slowly and shake th'
unsling pieces piayfully IN ono another
| face. They arc playing at statesmanshil
| yet, but fairly well upon the whole.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
uNlONISTS
REPUDIATE
ROSEBERY
Refuse to March Under His
Banner He Is Criticised by
Duke CT D]VOnShIra.

London. Feb 2S-The Libernl-Unionlst
council yesterday definitely repudiated
any desire TO enroll under Lord Rose
bery's banner. The Duke OF Devonshlre'
who presided. declared Lord Rosebery
had done great service in dissociating
himself from the pro-Bocr element. but
the speaker failed to sec how the LIBERAL
Irnperialist party could offer any induce
ments to the Cnionists-
Men who refused to play the game ana
impar.ially blamed others, all around
whether l<ipling or Rosebery, would meet
with scant sympathy. The country was
not disposed to follow the flag of states
men who had quietly looked on while the
new guides OF the liberal party had led
II deepr and deeper into the miro lie
sympatlt tzed with Lord Rosebery's offer
10 recon truct the party. but the speaker
did not er.pect his efforts would be at
tended W hh SUCCESS. I'm the meanwhile,
he beliey..l the Jnionists word adhere
TO their yll party
Resoluth ms passed by the meeting re-
ferred to ne openly expressed hopes OF
the Rosebe ,yltes OF getting Unionist re-
crults and declared these hopes were
quite ground less.
Lord Rosci erry has authorized the for
nation OF a new Liberal league, with
himself as pr ssident. and II. III. Asquith,
Sir Henry TO wler and Sir Edward Grey
as vice presid,Ant 10 act I'm conjunction
with the rest o the Liberal opposition. on
the lines OF this policy expressed I'm Lord
Cdsebcrys spe sch at Chesterfield.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
To Enlist Peace Committee.

newspaper report of the proceeding
OF the recent convention OF the United
Mine Workers OF America held in In
dianapolis. states that formal appeal
10 the peace committee recently appoint
cd at New York under the aupices OF the
National Civic federation for the settle
ment OF all labor disputes. OF which SEN
ator Hanna IS chairman and on which
prominent capitalists. labor leaders aud
prominent citizens have consented 10
serve. has been decided on by the an
thracite miners. who will ask the com
mittco 20 ssist them In arranging com
ference with the orera tors of the district
in regard 20 the wage scale FOR the com
fnr year.
President John Mitchell OF the mine
workers \ q member of the peace com
nittce on BEHALF ~ wage earncrs. and he
Il a understood. 81 the miners confer.
ence suggested an appeal 10 the commit
tee. A committee composed Of President
Mitchell and District Presidents Duny
Nichols and Fahv of the anth-uCi.n ficii
appointed b. the minere. Will sraw ul
resolutions IN accordf nce with this plan
N & understood The appeal will omer sh'
first opportunity 20 demOnstratc whe;h p
The commiftsc can hc of any service u
fhs settlement Of labor disputes. The min
<rs are hopeful that an aEreemcn' rp III
~agc scale viii be- reached and rccosi
<ion cf ihc nnlon sfcure'L
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
A Comedians Trick.

Many amusing stories are told OF Joe
Haines, comedian OF the time OF Charles
II. sometimes called Count IIaines 1t IL
said ,hnt hc was arrested one morning
hv two bailiGs for n dcbct OF Goa. when
he saw bishpp to whom De was related
lmssiug along iu his coach WITH rcady
resource rc Immediately saw 70 lpophclo
Tor vsctpc. AND. turning to th" mrn, be
said. "l.et me speak Go his lorlshin 10
whom 7 am wei, iuuWu aifl io viii pay
the debt ana your charges into the bar
gain"
The bainrfs thought they might venture
this. "a they were within two or three
yards OF the coach. and accodcd TO the re-
quest. Joe boldly advanced and took on
his hat 20 the bishop. Ills lordship or
dered tho coach TO stop. when Joe Wills
percd 60 the divine that the two men We're
suffering from such scruples OF cons sienoe
that he feared they would hang Them
selves. suggesting that his lordship should
invite them TO his house and promise 10
satisfy them. The bishop agreed and call
ing 10 the bafIiffs lac said. "Nou two men
como 90 me tomorrow morning. and will
satisfy YOU
The mon bowed and went away pleased.
ard early tho next day waited on his
lordship. who. when they were ushered In.
| said. "Well. my men. what are these
scruplcs Of conscience2'
| ''Scruplcs7" replied ono of them 1--WE
have mo- ecruplcsi We are hailns. my lord
who ycslcrduy arrested your cousin, Joe
| Haincs. Tor debt 81 so. and your lord
| shlp kindly promised 60 satisfy us"
/ The trick was strouge but the result
was stronger. for his lorlship. either ap'
| prcointirg its clcverness or considering
himself bound by tho promise he had un.
| Intentionally given. there and then settled
with the men in fuil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
White House Invitations.

The preparation of invitations to the
four great social events OF the season at
the White House-the receptions of the
Presldent-is a work that requires great
care and the most expert penmanship,
says the Washington Evening Star
The several thousand people who receive
invitations TO each OF the four receptions
necessarily notice the attractive and
beautiful penmanship, amounting almost
TO engraving. This work Is done by some
of the most noted penman in the service
of the United States Government
The cards of invitation TO each recep-
ton are engraved and contain blanks
for the name OF the person or persons in
vted. These blanks are filled In by the
penmen. During IN social season just
the cards. while two others wrote the adj
dresses on the envelopes containing the
cards.
With all four men writing beautifully
is "A profession. and frequently those in
vited to reception would wonder wheth-
er the name was engraved or written
This work was done by j. l.. McGrew. a
clerk I'm the Navy Department $. II.
Sullivan OF the Post Office Department,
w. w. Mortimer of the Interior Depart
ment and IL. l.. kimmel OF the Treasury.
The four men; aided by two stenograph-
ers and tyewritters, worked under the
supervision of Thomas III. Netherland OF
the White House force, himself noted
expert i'm writing. For three or four
NtdIN MI. lldS Ildh Nhbl "
the invitations TO these receptions, and
his work has been so satisfactory az to
receive the hearty commedation Of Sec
retary Cortelyou. Mr.. Netherand occa-
sionally does some of the writing himself
but his duty consists I'm seeing TO the
preparation and distribution OF the In
vitations. TO the care of the lists OF those
invited. and to the thousand and one
other things that come before him. He
dictates the answers Ia the requests for
invitations and superintends the making
up OF the lists. The lists are kept from
year To- year and Mr.. Netherland knows
just who were invited To- receptions IN
other years and who were refused invita-
tions He Is a kind Of walking encyclo-
paedia of the social and political stand
other people tlc IS SO discreet that never
"a word escapes his mouth about his
duties. and whatever hc has To say Is pui
before his chief. Secretary Cortclyou who
Is responsible for the way the work u
done
The work OF writing the invitations Is
frequently begun weeks ahead Of tht
time fixed Certain classes OF people are
invited to every reception. and their in
yitations can be written and nut asid,
ready for delivery when others are mad'
ont.
The handwriting experts are not ms
uallV fast panmcn. SwlftueSs ANA beauty
of writing are seldom found together
aud so thc experts take timc Ia amlNinl
, The names of society people 10 cards ant
envelopes Al of the four mtn ngase'
the last season were assigned from oths
dcuartmcnts ana Mr. NJ Uhcrund r. ~
uuIy uue belonging y. rmunt utiN ON th'
White House roles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
AT ST. JOHNS.
Funeral Services Of John W.
Vsrn0n Held Yesterday.

The funeral OF the late John w. Vernon
was solcmnized az st. Johns church at
presence of very large assemblage of
relatives and friends. The service was
conducted by Rev. Or. Richards, rector
emeritus of the church. and several Sc
lections were rendered by st. Johns
choir.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. brad-
ner. rector of the church. and Bishop Nc
Vicksr pronounced the benediction.
The floral pieces while not profuse. as
was the wish OF the family. were very
beautiful
AT the close OF the brief services the
body was borne TO the North End GENE
terry and there inferred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
TO HIS REWARD.
Death Of A. B. Chadssy, Wall
Known Rhode Islander.

Alfred b. chadsey died az Wexford
last evening in his S1th year lie be-
longed to a Providence family and re-
celved his education IN the schools and
academy OF North kingstown. lie after
ward removed 20 Lester. Mass, and en-
gagged IN the manufacture OF scythes
After accommodating quite fortune he re-
turned 10 North Klngstown and had
since resided in Wexford.
lie was prominent member OF the
Republican party, and during the war
was Provost marshal OF the Second dis
trict of Rhode Island lie was "A MEM
bcr OF the general assembly in lN5i-o5
and for - years was member OF the
board OF staae charities and corrections
lie was for five years president OF the
North Kings town town council
lie was a member Of the state board Oh
agriculture. and was az one time presi-
dent of a. Subsequently he Joined the
Prohibition party and on one occasion
he was nominated for lieutenant governor
and on another occasion, I'm lS3, he was
nominated for member OF congress by
that party He was n director OF the
WEXFORD National bank. which has been
absorbed by the Industrial Trust com
pany. and was also a trustee of the
WEXFORD Savings banE.
MIR. PERRY'S FUNERAL
The funeral of Osborne Perry OF Re-
hoboth was held yesterday afternoon at
Attlcboro. Rev. j. .. Adams officiating
The burial was in the Briggsyille ceme-
terry. where III - bodies of seven genera
tions are interr ed. Mr.. Perry was ~ years
old son o. Timothy and Rebccca
(Brownl PERI. Nearly 90 years ago he
was married 20 Harriet y. ScagraVos
daughter OF Rev. Edward Seagravcs, OF
Pawtucket They had seven children,
four OF whom survive lie was an uncle
OF Marsdcn J. Perry OF this city, who
attended the obscquics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
LEVY UNKNOWN.
Newport Assessment Against
Mrs. Astor and Others Unknown

Secrecy is being observed by the tax
assessors of Newport I'm regard TO their
assessment against, the names of Mrs.
William Astor. Samuel T.. Huntington
and William G. schermerhorn. who In
January became citizens OF Newport 10
take advantage OF its low tax rate. The
tax assessors informal session recently
added the names of the above-named
persons 10 their list. but the assessors
say they cannot announce TIL the tax
books are completed what assessment has
been made against them.
BY that time lawsuits now pending In
New York involving the right OF the New
York assessor 10 further TAX Mrs. Astor
and the oths RS. though they have removed
from New York, will have been deter
mined
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-BALANCE or ALL THE
stock Of remnants of the celebrated Mon
roe worsted Mills will be sold by order OF
the Trustees, regardless of value or cost,
consisting of $50 Ladies' Suit Patterns,
500 Ladies' Skirt Patterns. besides a
large assortment of Mems Suitings and
Trouserings. These goods are absolutely
first-class I'm every respect and Will be
sold at your own price. Columbia Wooden
Co. i35 Westminster ST., Room il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
at
OAKHURST

ft's easy IL you only try. The lots s-e
high. dry and level. have beautiful sur
roundinSs. are located in rapidly In
creasing section and within easy access
OF the city. Stocks and bonds deprs-
ciate. banks refuse TO pay. but these lots
are ever increasing in value. This is the
young mans opportunity. Price. $50 each
and the terms only 81 down: soc. a week.
Don't delay. but see us at once for FUR
ther particulars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
THE H0MElI lest MAN IN
PROVIDENCE

As we'll a. the handhomcst. and others
ere invited 10 call on any druggist and
get free n trial bottle OF l<cmp's Balsam
Tor the Throat and Lungs. "a remedy INA,
IL guaranteed to cure and relieve AT
Chfonic and Acute Coughs. Asthma,
bronchitis and Consumption. lricc &c.
and JC.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
HELP WANTED.

NANTED-FOR u. 8. ARMY-ABLE II
bodied. unmarried men, between ages OF
n and 35 citizens of United states. OF
good character and temperate habits. who
can speak. read and write English. For
Information apply 10 Recruiting officer,
No - North Main street. Providence.
I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR SALE-wE HAVE FOR SALE
good one-family houses on sutton stree
at low prices. II you are looking TOT
ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
BEACON LIGHT RESCUE MISSION

on the 22d OF October few friends
gathered I'm an upper room for service
Of prayer and praise. This has been
continued nightly. but the strain proving
too great for one who has twelve hours
Of manual labor To psrorm. n was felt
necessary 90 confine the services to- three.
during the week. and two on the sabbath.
They have been very well attended,
and IL can safely be said that on an aver
age fort~ are In attendance during the
week and on the Sabbath therr has hardly
been standing room.
OF the saviour so constantly as We have
since we started our little mission
home
A great many would ascribe this as
an excited imagination. and frequent
failures OF such offOrts 20 reach q pcrma-
neut standing y adduced ns vNllence mat
| whom the mind iegeins It's normal con-
dtiou the deulsion ceascs; it ~ for this
reason that We wish 90 CNicnd tiiis thri'-
tan work
Wc have becn working about four
months. and iu thtt period thrtN-thret
preciols souls have bceu converted. the
man man being oontinued e 1cc"mpaned by a a
( marked growth IN the religious life OF
some of the earlier converts
| IL can safely be said that those who
| have been redeemed ars living steadfast.
| honest Christian lives. 3omo OF the con-
\ verts are men we'll advanced I'm years.
| We have also Lsen able 10 aid the needy
! in sryi ral Instances. and maintain homo
! for one poor woman Hho had fallen 'N-
Icmey. low. $50 uat hqpo apd writy is
| ohtaiuii bile.
| Furthermore the names and rrsid noes
| ~ tho above rcfcrrd can hc furuls he'd u
| Ggsrpd.
| W. have brcn favored with r. utaud
| nct1 cou,eri, giren in thr y ~. ' y.
| halt 20 which We arc grCatlN indebted
! Go Miss Scoby.
! it gives me great pleasure TO SAY that
: Our hands are always ready 10 reach out
' ana help lust such ones and lead them
TO a bettlr life than that Of gn.
| Tho Faithful Workers Of this city have
been helping us in holding revival SER
| Vices for one week.
A cordial weiCorn is extended 10 all
| "The wagcs II Sin H. death. but tho eff
OF God Is eternal life. through Jesus
| Christ our Lord
Albert H. Tourtellotte in Charge. 4
| Cranston Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR SALE FINE esFAMIL1
house on Esten street: has 10 rooms ant
rents for S24O year: price. $1,000. lsAA'
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR SALE-JUST THINK OF 1T. A
brand new cottage or z rooms. complete
IN thorough and artistic manner. for
only $500. terms easy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR sALE-A TWO AND THREE
.Rmily house on Eddy and Swan streets
5000 sd. II. OF land: price reasonable
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
Ladies'. Or. LaErancu's Compuund

gives positive relief Powerful combina-
fion Used by 200 600 women. Price 25 cts.
Druggists or mail. Address. LaFranco
q Co. Phlada, Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR SALOON ANDEM STREET. \
one-family Nlouso oer12 rooms. lots o
land. with stable OF 3 stalls, for very low
price. ISAAC J.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Westminster Street.

FOR sALE-INsPrRE YOUNG PEo-
pie with the ambition 70 make mpney:
teach them to invest: our $20 house. lots
ISAAC l.. GOFF co -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR sALE-LoTs HIGH. DRY AM
level that are bound TO rapidly increas'
IN value for $50; terms 81 down: 5oc.
week. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR SALE - AT WASHiNGIoN
park some bright. cheerful cottages or
6. Z. s, . and 10 rooms. all modern I'm,
provements, furnace heat, etc: splenold
location. Let us show them 10 you.
ISAAC i. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR sALE-FoR $500 you CAN Sc
cure cottage OF rooms. steam heat an
All conveniences. on Pine street. iSAA,
l.. GOFE CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR SALE-CAN PEOPLE AFFORD
10 be without home OF their own. Ihat :
a question every sensible workman snoul,
consider Think II over. ISAAC l.. GOFs
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR sAI.E-oN ATLANTIC AVENUE. J.
A house of IL rooms 6000 SO. n. OF lano
steam heat and improvements. See
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR sALE-HERE YOU. ARE, YOU
who want TO invest. a 2-fantiy house.
just over the line In No. ProVidencs, fpr
GOFE CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR SAI.E-ON Federal, STREET
A 2-family house OF 10 rooms In good CON
dition: price. $4,000 ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-28

FOR sALE-A 2-FAMILY HOUSE or
rs rooms. with steam heat, etc. on so
Angel street. Everything I'm nrst-class
condition. Call on ISAAC L. GOF'f CO.