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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
PULASKI PERSONALS.
Movements of Wcll-Nncwn PeoDle
Observation-Disclosures InStn,lcd


County Court convened Monday ec'b But
| transacted little business, and adiourned
over to Wednesday.
exclusively by the State. 1850
The installation Of Rev. ]. B. Morton
as pastor Of Pulaski Presbyterian church
took place Sunday morning. Rev. Robert
Gray presided; Rev. ]. B. Bittinser,
II myth: ppreacned and charged the
P pe h en peo RfS NJ M:I w HAL w Of Wyte
heen in attendance to witness the solemn
services were hindered by heavy rain
f til at that hour; Mr.. Morton came to
made most favora bic impression, not
only on his own congregation but on ali
who have met him or heard his attrac-
Mr. Hai filled G the pulpit pftm accsptablv
night.
w. NJ Perkins Is back from an ex-
tended t.! commercial tour, through West
herr, by the middle of the month. The
condition Of their son, Mason and their
Newport Tenn, is reported more favor
able than at any former time. and it is
now thought the health Of both will be
fully restored.
MI: Dick Shelton. OF wythevule. spent
Sunday with friends hare.
Attorney II. a. Preston, OF Abingdon,
attended court Monday
Mr.. W. c. Kelly. former resident of
the city. is over from switchback. W.
Va. this week.
Mr.. Dexter Miller. of Danville. Ky. is
visiting relatives in the county
Mrs. Sue Sayers and Miss Alice How
ard. Of Wythe. have been spending a few
days with their brother. Mr.. ]. A. How
ard.
Mrs John Stone of snowville and her
son. Fayette. who has employment. In
Pittsbure Pa are visiting her sister
in-law. Mrs. NJ. c. Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton. of Hillsville.
are guests Of their granddaughter, Miss
Bessie Brown.
Miss Ethel Massie who has been visit
ing her sister. Mrs. H. P. Gray, returned
to Lynchburg this week.
During the absence of Mr.. Harvey
Barton in the North. Mrs: Barton and
her mother. Mrs Carrie Fitzhugh. are
visiting Mrs. Barksdale of Lynchburg.
sister of the latter.
Miss Alva Watson has joined her sis
ter. Miss Marga,. who is visiting Miss
Reeves. of Bristol
Mr.. W: ". Bentley, Jr., after pro-
tracted furlough, has resumed his duties
Attorneys D.. S. Pollock and ]. c.
Wysor are, absent on legal business in
Berboursville, Ky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
CITY OF PETERSBURG.
THE STRANGE DEATH OF HENRY
HAY, IN PRINCE GEORGE.
HOUSE BLOWN DOWN ON HIM.
He Was Found Caught Beneath the
Tfmbcrs-sInrriage Of Mr.. Scott and
Miss Lucy A. Misunderstanding
Arcunum omcers Chosen.

PETERSBURG, VA. December 3.-(Spe~
cial. Henry Hays. a respecta bic and very
worthy negro. was found dead In Prince
George county this morning under pecu-
liar circumstances. Hays was regular
wood-cutter and hired himself out for
that purpose. He had been working for
several days in the woods on the farm
of Mr., r. B. Bate, near Jordans Point.
where he had built temporary house for
his accomnoda ton. SorQe time last night
the house tell in or was blown down by
the wind and this morning the dead body
Of Hays was found caught fast and crush
ed beneath the timbers. Decea sed was
about S. years old. and was well known
in the county.
MATRIMONIAL.
At the residence Of the bride. on Wash
ington street. at noon to-day. Miss Lucy
Atkinson Cha mberlayne was married to
Mr. Richard Clark Scott. The marriage
was very quiet one. only the imme-
date relatives being present. The bride
is very cultured lady, the daughter of
Mrs. Mary c.. and the late John Hampton
Cha mberlayne, and niece OF Bishop
Robert Atkinson.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
At the regular meeting Of Sycamore
Council, Royal Area mum. held last night.
the following officers were elected:
Reoer+-Herhe-t Plr'rmer.
-Rcgent-R. E. Brrnet.
Past Regent-W. T. Farham.
Orator-A. NJ. Crowder.
Secretary-Hugh R. Smith.
ColIector-D D. Atkins.
Urea surer-Eli Kull.
Chap!ain-R W. Kruse.
Representa- tive TO the Grand Council
William T. Parham,: Alternate, r. E.
Brunei.
GENERAL NEWS.
A. P. Hill Camp of Confederate Veter-
ans will hold their annual meeting to-
morrow night. Besides the election of
officers for the ensuing year. other bust
ness of Importance will be considered.
The Elks of Petersburg are looking for
ward with interest to the day when. as
their bretheren of Richmond did yester-
day. they can dedicate their own home.
They have quite large sum laid aside
for the purpose.
The large number of deserters from the
United States navy taken up in this city
during the past few months causes con.
siderable comment as to the cause Of
desertion Some Of the men allege harsh
treatment as the reason.
POTATOES FOR CALIFORNIA;
One of our merchants recently shipped
to private order a number of bags of
Virginia sweet pota toes to San Francisco
Another merchant yesterday filled an
order for two barrels of roe behring's to go
TO Houston. Tex
The friends in this city of Dr. J. f.
Booth. who has been i'll for several weeks
in Norfolk. are gratif1ed to hear or his
probable early return to his practice here
Postmaster Boiling has put into service
here two of the regulation covered mail
wagons for use between the post office
and the mail trains
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
SKETCH OF DR.. TlCHEN0R.
Born in Kentucky, He Enters the

Born in Kentucky, He Enters the
Ministry When n Young Man.
Isaac Taylor Tichenor, D. D.. whose
ness. was reported in yesterdays
Dispatch. was born in Spencer
County. Ky. November II, 1885.
Feeble health while growing interfered to
some extent with his educa ton He was
baptized in 1885 by the Rev. William
Vaughan. Of Bloomfield and entered the
ministry at Taylorsvile In 1916. and soon
after became pastor at Columbus, Miss,
In January. 1849 He returned to Ken
lucky the next year and In 1851 accepted
call to Henderson in that State.
In 1852 he accepted a call to the First
Baptist church Of Montgomery, Ala.
where he remained until 1860 when he
resigned on account of his health.
He entered the Confederate army as
chaplain, and remained in service until
called back to his former Montgomery
charge in 1868 In 1871 he accepted call
to the First Baptist church Of Memphis.
Tenn. and in 1872 accepted the presidency
of the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege of Auburn. Ala, which position he
held for ten years.
In 1882 he was made secretary Of the
Home Mission Board of the Southern
Baptist Convention.
DR.. Tichenor possessed striking COM
bination Of the higher traits Of intellect
ual power. Governor Watts. an intimate
friend. once expressed the opinion that
he was endowed with the best intellect
with which he ever came in contact. He
was thoroughly acquainted with the
ology, history and science. was a clear
and independent thinker, gifted writer.
powerful preacher and delightful COM
panion
DR.. Tichenor leaves several children.
among them Mrs ]. S. Dill. Of Freder-
icksburg, who was with her father When
he died.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
PUBLICITY FOR TRUSTS.
Bill of This Nature Discussed by
House Committee.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December s.
The substitute committee OF the House
Judiciary Committee. consisting of Re
representatives. Littefield. Of Maine;
THOMAS. of Iowa. and Clayton. OF Ala
bar1a. to which were referred the anti
trust bills. met to-day and devoted several
hours to the considera ton of these meas
l,res. One of the bills before the COM
mittee proposes an amendment to the
Sherman antitrust law, and another pro
vides for publicity.
Considerable attention was devoted to-
dav to the consideration of the latter.
This bin requires all corporations en-
gagged in interstate commerce to 1!e re-
turns with government authorities, dis
closing their true financial condition end
the condition of their capital stock, nj
Imposes a tax upon such as have OUT
standing capital stock unpaid IN
whole or in part. The bill was introduce
ed by Mr.. Littlefield at the last session
While no general conclusions were reach
ed to-day. good progress was made and
the committee hopes to be able to make
report to the House before the holiday
recess.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
VIRGINIA GROVE, NO. IS.
Hcyr Branch of She DruiGs Organ
lied with Large Membership.

Belvidere Grove No. "a I. A. Q. D..
ha}d brief session at Belvidere Hall last
night After ali the business before the
grove had been transacted they went in
body to Westhenl Hall. at Laurel and
Cary streets, and assisted in the organ
lzetEan Of the Virginia Grove No Is,
igh enrolled very large membership
70 she number OF So
This is the second grove instituted here
In lAe last two nights. and shows an in
crease Of nearly 200 members, which is
gratifying to the members.
Tuesday night in each week this grove
wi1 meet at Westilans Hall.
The officers elected are as follows:
N0be -Arcll--TIa skins Hobson.
Wee Aych-D. "A. Weinburnn.
Racording Secre1ary-Charles T. Hughes.
Financial Secretary-Charles T. Ficert.
TreasUrtr-D. L. Mann.
enductor-Georgc ". Moriss.
Inside Guar1ian-James 3. Smith.
C4rside Guardian--J. z. Lambert.
T~ustees-D. a. Weinburnn, James B.
Saith and c. D. Duke.
R@st Arch-A. Klaus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04

1t Saw Reporter coming to Inves-
tiEnte and fastened Home.
New York SUM-

New YCrk SUM-
Lost-A Malt Sc cat, male, with double
toes wearing a col a: marked FL Pierre
mont street," iibe al reward will be paid
for returning to that address.
The cat belor gs to Jus ice Willard Bart
lett. of the appel te di ision Of the SUI
preme Court who Tvs at y Pierrepont
street, Brook, n. It di a. peared several
days ago. and the ne
Bartletts family were greatly disturbed.
Besides having double tes 'al are
signs Of noble lineage the cat is blue.
It was about 1880 o'clock last night
when a repor er was on his way to Il
Pierrepont street. TO make inquiries re-
gardirg the shsent ca. that one ans err
ing the description in the advertisement
was seen half block from Justice Fart
lett's house The cat was wary and
would not permit a stranger to touch it.
Instead, it jumped through the rails Of
the iron fences un'i' t reached the scoop
at 20 Pierrepont street.
A member Of Justice Bartlett's family
was notified that Maltese cat was on the
adjoining stoop. The maid was sent to
Investigate and, when she approa he'd,
the cat jumped into her apron and new
ed its delight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
B0sTOCK is HERE.
The Shows Arrive This Morning to
Snend Winter, Here.

Spend Winter. Here.
The Frank C. Bostock shows arrived
here from New York this morning at 3
o'clock. over the Richmond Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroad. The train
which brought the shows here was pro-
baby the largest circus train that ever
came into Richmond. The work Of UNI
loading was commenced as soon as the
train arrived and will continue until COM
pleted which will be early noon.
Manager Tudor will arrive here this
morning. and he and Mr.. Aginton will
decide when the shows will be open to
the public. A conference was held yes
terdav afternoon between Mr. Aginton,
7arney Frischkorn, and General Manage
HUH. Of the Passenger and Power Com
pany, relative to furnishing fiat cars for
transferring the animal cages to the
building Mr. Agjnton is personally con-
Quoting the unloading of the train.
Carpenters have been busily engaged
for the last three days getting the horse
show building in shape for the coming
of the shows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
YELLED IN HER CELL.
Rebecca Johnson Awakcs the Echoes
mt the Second Station

The Second Police Station was filled
last night with the smoans and blood
curdling yells of woman confined in
one of the cells. Nothing could stop her
and her lungs were so strong that she
finally got" the nerves of the police.
w. O are used to such things. Persua-
sion and threats were to no purpose. It
was doublv exasperating. because the
6emonstrat ions were not those Of real
distress. but were INDUCED In for effect.
The woman's rame was Rebecca John
son (colore7). and she was arrested for
street walking. lie was not much on
looks but better actress is not to be
found. Tears rolled down her black face
as she pleaded to be turned loose. saying
she hadn't dooo uothin' -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
NATIONAL COUNCIL
OF JEWISH WOMEN.
REPORTS Show Body to De In Flour
ishing Conditfon-Balance
In Treasury $2,O21 30.

BALTIMORE, MD. December 3-The
convention of the National Council Of
Jewish Women to-day listened 10 the
reading of the annual reports ct the
treasurer, recording secretary and audi
for. The report OF the treasurer. Mrs.
Bertha A. Sells. of Chicago. showed re-
ceipts Of $500 n for the triennium, and
a balance on hand of s2.021.95
Miss Gertrude Berg. of Philadelphia,
the recording secretary, stated in her
report that thirty new sections had been
formed in the last three years. The net
gain in membership was 1905.
At the evening session, number OF
naners were read.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
FEE Mr.. WISE GETS.
Ten Thousand the Contract Price
One-Fourth OF 1t Paid.

AS an aftermath Of the recent suit
brought against the State Board of Can
assers by Captain Johu S. Wise, of
New York. it was learned yesterday from
authority that the sum of $4,000 was
guaranteed to Mr.. Wise as fee for his
service. OF this amount. 1t was stated
that $500 had already been paid to
Captain Wise for his services up to this
TINT.
None Of the members of the Constitu-
tional Convention have yet been served
with notice of any damage suit against
them. Attorney General Anderson cal
culated yesterday that il judgments were
secured against him in behalf Of dis
franchised negroes. they would amount
to s50,00o.Go0 and they would have to be
settled by Virginia Convention Spolia-
ton Claims Committee"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
}lIQ,ET OF MAS0NS.
-n.>n LODGE MEMBERS ASSEM-
DIE AT TEsTAL BOARD.
: n. EUBlNK GRAND MASTER.
,,nn W. Kcllnm, of Accomac. Elect
"a Grand Junior wnrden-To-Dny
.hc various Standing COMMITTEES
VIII Report.
rp.>p LODGE MEMBERS AssEN
: n. EUBlNK GRAND MASTER.
,,n ". Kcllnm, of Accomac. Elect
VIII Rcpor!

ne second session Of the Masonic
,--s76 Lodge Of Virginia was held last
-rH af the Masonic Temple. The at
,e~a9nce ccualle6 that Of the night be-
-se only business before the Grand
-a;se was The election OF officers There
q~-a only two elected, the others being
need one place.
TIubank deputy grand master
@ lected grand master to succeed
= O lIerns, whose term expired this
7n w. Kellura. OF Accon1ac. was elect
- 10 Tie position OF grand junior war
Inmcdiaiely after the election the ses
efr- adjourned until to-day at 2 z. NJ
A,ss session the reports of the various
,-a-lfrs committees will be heard and
~ l.pcn This Will be tie general
ea IS meeting Of the years communi-
a SPLENDID BANQUET.
AMER the session had adjourned last
-}a. the delegates were ushered from
assembly HAN to the banquet hall,
vlnre covers had been laid for $50
THIS banquet was onn Of the finest ever
lrH At Tie Temple. the menu being very
f1aharate. containing all the delicacies
81 rae season. 1t was il charge OF Grand
stewards William Krause and George ".
pos and reflected great credit upon these
,ro gentlemen. II was close on to mid
4qr when the members departed.
T~a officers for the ensuing term are:
c-a-d Master E. N Eubsnk Newport
News: Deputy Grand Master Thomas n.
Davis J.ynchburE: Grand Senior Warden,
x Kemper, Alexandria: Grand Junior
Na,,7ar s ]. Quinn, Fredericksburg;
7~and Secretary, George w. Darlington,
R!9hmon6i Grand Trea Fred Plea
ants Richmond: Grand Senior Deacon.
f. W Egglcston. Richmond; Grand Junior
n57aon, John w. Kellum. Accomac
oentv,
THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEE.
The Grand Working Committee met at
A NJ. yesterday. and remained in ses-
sion Tor severa: hours. eNcmplifying
work They also conferred the degree Of
,ast master upon a member from Ro-
anoke.
This committee will meet at 9 A NJ
to-day.
SIR J. A Pamplin. of Richmond. was
req p7ointed to the position Of grand pur-
srivant, which he has nsld for the past
year
Yesterday afternoon the children from
the Masonic Home gave q musical enter
tatnment, which was greatly enjoyed by
the large audience that filed the hall.
Most of these were representatives. to
he Grand Lodge OF Virginia
> very attractive programme was rem
lered under the direction of Mr.. Regi-
raid Walker
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
BRIDE OF WIN. j. sL1DELL.
Son OF the Famous Confederate Mar.
ried In Washington Yesterday.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December s.
Especial. )--Wi!liam johnson Slidell son
Of the diplomat of the Confederacy who
figured with his cOnfrere. Mason. so
prominently In the Trent affair. to-day
led to the altar Miss Louise Rnrford.
adopted daughter OF John FLOYD WaFga-
man. II was one of the most brilliant
weGd'nes of the early season. and. YVES
attended by hundreds Of distinguished
quests from this and other cities. Rev.
D. J.. Stafford. pastor of st. Patrick's
church. performed the ceremony.
The bride was attended by Miss Eliza
beth Goodwin. Of New York, and NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
BARRY TOMBSTONE DYING.
His Mother, Two Brothers, and Two
Sisters With Him.

Sisters With Him.
PHILADELPHIA. PA. December s.
Barry TOMBSTONE. the actor. who murdered
Kate Hassett a member of the Keith
Theatre stock company. Monday night,
end then shot himself. is dying tonight
al the Hahnemann Hospital The physi-
clans have given up hope Of saving his
life and their efforts to-day have been tC
render death as painless as possible.
Johnstones mother. his two brothers. and
his two sisters, who came here from, their
home at Syracuse. n. Y, on learning Of
the tragedy. have been in constant atten-
dance at the bedside Of the dying &C
tor.
The body Of the murdered actress re-
mains at the clearinghouse. where it
was taken from the mogue. None Of her
relatives have arrived. An examination
of the murdered woman's correspondence
was made to-day by the coroner. but moth
ing was found to show that tombstone
had threatened her life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04

Carroll Simpson, OF this city.
After the ceremony a reception was held
At the home Of Mr.. Waggaman. Mr.. and
MRS. Slldell left on the afternoon train
and Will live In New York. The groom
Is well-known In Washington. His pa.
rents for many years maintained fine
nome here. In later years they bought
an estate at Princeton. N. ]. Mr.. Sill
dells only sister, also well-known in
Washington. was present at the cere-
mony to-day. year ago she was mar
RED In Paris to Due oAnge.o Gravatto
VelsopI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
GAS AS FUEL.
II ie Being More Widely Used for
HeattnE and COOKING Purposes.

o city gas works makes nothing OF
breaking its record these days. and the
officials expect to do 1t more frequently
Sssgm ever when cold weather sets in
EsHgsrentendent Knowles yesterday SAID
IRE consumption Of gas Tuesday was
$50 $50 cubic feet.
The works have put in 1000 additional
eas ranges in the past year The advan-
razes. il is claimed OF the gas for heat
ing and cooking purposes. S well as
lighting are being widely realized. With
q &C Cd gas range the lady of the house
reaa scarcely worry when the cook fails
10 show I'd 1t IS so easy TO cook meal
with such 3 conTivance at hand
The ctea press Of gas Ter general pur-
poses is also an item. Bills OF household
e-s ranging from s. to Sc are common
where the gas has been used for lighting.
hratlng and cooking. a certain class Of
people, who are thrifty and economical,
usl the gas for all these purposes from
month 10 month. at q cost OF not more
than 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
GAMBLING MEN FINED.
They Conducted Gambling Den in


Newport News.
HAMPTON, VA. December e.-(spe-
ciai.)-Wil lam Pennick and Thomas Bras
well, who recently came to Hampton from
Norfolk and openeI aloon on west
Queen street. we're fined 500 each and
sentenced to one hours confinement in
the county Jail to-day for conducting a
gambling house. The men were recently
tried on the charge in the Mayors Court,
hut appeale.A fro ON ueC.S..,n to lnA County
Court which not only confirmed the
the verd ct of the lower court, but added
a Jail sentence of one hour as stated.
The fines were paid and the saloon men
were kept in the Jail one hour.
he funeral rvi - of NJ. John West
Lindenberger were conducted from the
First Methodist church this morning at
IL o'clock, by The Rev. ]. Sidney Peters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
Banker Commits Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. December s.
Howard T. Goodwin. aged 80 years. treas
urer Of the banking and brokerage firm
Of Cassatt Co., committed suicide to-
night, by shooting. He was found dead
in the firms Office in the Arcade building.
No cause is known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
sweet Alice the Only Favorite TO

Win.
NEW ORLEANS. December 3.-Sweet
lHa WIS The Only winning favorlie
here today Summary:
lfSi racf-five' fur'ongs-Tom Maybin
. te y won. yarcred Is TO y second,
1's'nlide Is 10 II third. Time. 1901.
second race-eix fr-'nnse-Peter Dur
yea - 10 y Won. Nel,ncklieh 90 10 y
S1Ga~d Azua 80 10 ~ bird. Time. l:2o 5-5.
ard ~ cha ndicap: six furlorgs---
E%ect Ali~, f6 10 81 won. Pride of Galore
" 70 2 N~cord Handspinner g to y
tAlrd. Time. 1919 4-5
Fourth race-hardicap: mile and seven-
y, y %ards-lcssic Jarboe q 70 y won:
hl9@ram "a to - sccn~i. Rolling Bocr q
20 IN third. Time, :54.
ruth race-.ix turlorgs-Seorpio 90 to
7 y won. ordrng q TO 81 second. Optional
z.xih raos-m,,e-Pierce q; to y Won.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
Some sensible advice to
women passing through tits
trying period.

trying period.
The painful and annoying symp-
toms experienced by most women
at this period Of life are easily over
come by Lydi. T.. Pinl1ham's
Vegetable Compound. It is espe-
cially designed to meet the needs
Of woman's system at the trying
time of change of life.
It is no exaggeration to state that
Mrs. PillLlam has over 5000 letters
like the following proving the great
value Of her medicine at such times.
81 wish to thank Mrs. Pinl1ham for
what her medicine mas done for me.
Ny trouble was change of life Four
years ago my health began to fail, my
head began to grow dizzy, my eyes
panied me, and at tines it seemed as
if nay back would fail me, had terrible
pains across the kidneys. Hot flashes
were very frequent and trying. A
friend advised ne to try Lydia
E. Pinkban's Vegetable Com
pound. have taken six bottles of it
and am to-day free from those troubles.
cannot speak in high enough terms
of the medicine. recommend it to all
and wish every suffering woman would
give it trial. BELLA Ross, sS Mont
clair Ave. RosIindale. Mass. $1,000 for
felt II ORIGINAL Of 5ove letter pyouinq genuinsnsa<
cannot be prodHcea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
How He Made 1t.

(Chicago Tribune.)
..Colonel. would you mind telling me
how YOU, made your first ST. 900 2"
Not at all. made 1t by attending
strictly to business. my own business,
YOU hnoV.' = z#z 5s5Fs7
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04

Cotton FIG on StcaMcr HatsHnIH'
BREMEN, December 3.-Captain Nc
Donald of the British steamer Magdala.
from Galveston. which arrived a this
port to-day reports that fire among
the cotton cargo on the bridge deck broke
out while the vessel was at sea. and 500
bales were damaged before it was eXtin-
guished. a portion of the damaged cot
ton was jetiisoned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04
Cotton Fire on steamer NIaEda1a.

AtheoIa go to y second. Morcos U3 TO
s. third. Time. 1850 "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04

Tran X. KellUro. Of Accon1ac. was elect
- so Tie position OF grand junior war
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-04

la.-ncdiately after the election the ses
I'm adjourned until to-day at z. NJ
his session the reports of the various
-g-dfrs committees will be heard and
upcn. This viii be tie general
IS meeting OF the years communi-