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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

EALEIGE y. c, Dec. i2.-aIrs. Z.
!. JONES, wife Of tl.5 collector for the
Beaboard AIT Line depot here, commit
iad SUICIDE this morning While sane
from intense pain from complicated
nGltctton. During the absence OF her
sister from The room she seized pistol
and blew her brains oUt. She IVES a
daughter Of the late Captain CheatAam,
q Tranklinton. and her reI22a!ns were
carried thee Tor iate-Ille1lt.
The report of Acknowledgement Robert
D Gi!Ine-, fled with Governor Ayoo1lz
tonight, shows Is capital leloaies tried
during the year ending July lst. 10 2;
arson. I; burglary y: murder. 20; GRIM
fraj assault IS. During the year pHevi-
Gus there were IL carital cases-6I for
murder; 2 FOR burglary. G for arson; IS
for 9 ir.nal assault. DER ng the rast
year 9.30l cases were tried 1851 against
wi-tes. t.3e9 colored. and Il Indians
There were 6,il8 Convictions. 1.l23 &C
auittals, 1851 moi pressed. and lo6 other
wise disposed o.
The Eidderite Grani.e Company. OF
Ssliapury. vas chartered to-day with
10000 capital 70 develop the granite
9UaTries and mineral lands In Alexander
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
BANK BUYS PROPERTY
Building on Tenth and Main Purchased
by the American National

The American National Bank yesterday
purchased from the Presbyterian Board Of
publication the four-srory building on the
southeast corner Of Tenth ard Main
Streets. The price paid for the property
is said to have been between $4,000 and
$4,000.
The bank purchases the property with
the intention of occupying it after it has
been reftted and constructed for It's pur-
pose. IN every way the building VII! be
made modern and complete. not only on
the ground floor, which will be the home
Of the bank. but above it will be con-
verted into Offices, handsome and conve-
niapt.
The property is OF the most valu-
able in the city and IS a most important
transfer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
PRESIDENT LEWIS OF
LAKE SUPERIOR RESIGNS
Ev Associated Press.)

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dec. f.
There were three important develop
ruents III connection with the collapse
OF the shares OF the Consolidated Lake
sI,narior Company, which began yester-
day. At a meeting Of the directors OF
the company. the resignation Of P EST
dent Lewis was received and accented.
His successor has not been selected
The directors issued a statement that
the quarterly dividend Of So per cent
payable December 18th had been de-
ferred.
Lake superior stock dropped to So 81.
The cause of the compary's financial
difficulties IS the existing money
stringency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
Lieutenant Elou Il Dying.
lsnecf.l pIsnatcll d Ihe T.mes

(Srecfal DIspatch 20 The T!mesD
WASHINGTON. y. c.. Dec. RE
merits from the bedside of Samuel NJ.
Elount say that he IS dying, Blunt
was q Lieutenant on the Dixie du ing
the Spanish war. having been IN the
Maryland Naval Reserves. lie vas
formerly al attorney in Baltimore. and
was quite a prominent man in club
circles He caught tad cold as re-
suit Of being lieutenant OF the deck
watch on the Dixie when She pas ed
Cape Hattcras rushing 70 Cuba IN
March rs.
Blount. as IN officer OF the Dixie. was
in charge OF several prizes captured, ana
has a record for bravery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
THE NEWS OF NORTH CAROLINA


nor Aycock acted on the suggestion OF
these gentlemen and n a message TO
Mayor Brown this ,norn,ag he stated
that he had ordered that 4 reward OF
$500 be offered for Bishops arrest.
AS late as : O'Clock this morning, the
time OF the sending Of this dispatcA'
Bishop had not given himself up.
Feeling against him IS very bitter here
but his defense VIII be aided by 4 state
ment made to-day by Miss Lena Schultz,
who accompanied Bishop to the mouse
OF the murdered man, Tom Wilson. a.
oording to previous evidence Bishop
fired without provocatio- but Mss
Schultz now declares thar after BISHOP
fred and left the house he came back
to her ana asked her 10 feel bruised
place on his head that had been mace
by the stick that Wilson carried in his
hand when lie walked into the raTlor
the scene OF the tragedy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
CLASH Between THE
STRIKERS AND POLICE
By Associated Press.)

aIAFsEILLEs, Dec 12-The hrss
collision between the strikers and
tha notice occurred today and as re-
suit several persons on both sides, In.
Guiding a coamissionary OF police. wers
injured.
The clash was the outcome Of an att
tempt on the part OF the strikers to de-
stroy the track in front OF car loac-
ed with coal which was being sent 10
the port. The gendarmas charged tns
croud and made fifteen arrests. The re.
raafnder OF the strikers were dispersed
The city is quiet. but it is stroa sls..
patrolled by the militia The strikers
as greatly exasparated. and their cry
is Long i've social revolution and th1
elevation Of the prolarariat by means
OF a general strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
ELKS OF C2EENSBoRO
They are Plenriag an Extensive Lodge
ard Audiloriun. Also q 10 pita.
ESPECIAL Dispatch to The Times

Z u FnlAitC4 IL J.. f7'-'S = I ~ - "a
(speclal Dispatch to The Times}
GREENSBORO, \. c., December IL
Two -ery inpo. tam public Improvements
lre now being carefully and prudentiy
planned One IS the erection of an Eiks'
L6dge and auditorium. al a most eligible
location while the other is the building
cf hospital TO be r1n b the Sisters OF
Charity. u9lder a proposition made by
that CIDER Committees are diligently
roafe-ris7g On both matters and promise
: tangible announcement in few days
There Vas 2 dog suit before Esquire
Wolfe to-day IL which prominent men
Tea-ed. Il was an action O. claim and
delivery brought, n the name Of SaIral
Spsace-, president OF the Southern Rail
way: j. IL Fisher. 81 English CAPITALIST,
md r T. Johnson q Philadelphia multi
Millionaire 5oiat owners OF extensive
raraa preserves at Friendship. The dog
ras sold to these parties By young son
n NJ. Mcfarland! the defendant. without
HI. knowledge. and getting loose had gone
back home. When the manager went
70 bring him back. the lady OF the house
refused 10 give him Up. and the sat was
brought foT possession, value BENG
b,acetl al So The case was settled to-
gay 70 the satisfaction OF all parties con
rerned. ard Spencer, Fisher and Johnson
rill keep tte dog.
The members % the Merchants and
r-a-.i1fa cturers' Club entertained their
young lady Fl ends at the club rooms last
cveri-g. and the occasion was highly en-
5oyable Dancing lasted from 10 to
O'Clock.
The two and half mile spur the
Fouthern Railway has put in at Wilson'S
Mills 10 the ore bed CT the En1nira Steel
md Iron COMPANY. OF Greensboro, has
tean completed The iron works here
which were fired Wednesday, are geftt-g
IN tnely. ard the first blast was made
Today.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
WHY NEGRO MAN
IS Transferred
ssvanth-Day Adventist All
Wouldn't Work Oh Saturday,
iRr Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12-Assistant sec,
Rotary AyIes has disposed ot'ste case oil
Elmer Pottyform. q colored clerk in tht
Treasury Department and Seventh Dag
Adventist, who refused to do work o.
Saturdays.
Although the chief OF the division x
which Pettyforra was employed insIstt
that the work is being delayed by reasos,
Of his absence one day in each week, alr
Ayles has not been disposed to dismiss
him, and finally has concluded to trana
fer him &c the sixth auditors Office
where he will be put to york assortins
uloney-ordars-
Re will be reduced. however. from
$500 TO s720 a year. that being the max
mum pay allowed BY law for that work
He viii be paid only for the time he il
actually employed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
ARE ~ CLOVER.

All fears that Durham would not be
able to take care of this large crowd are
7:sanDainted. Every delegate and visitor
IS living in clover and Steering on beds
II ease All in all it is the LARGEST and
most business like association the Bap-
lists have ever held in this State.
AS happy adjunct to the Ba tfst
safe Association the Women's Mis-
sionary society of that church also met
~here in annua! session. Miss Fannie
Il. s. Eeck. Of Ra'eiGh, was e'ec:e7
president; Miss Z. ~ Dranghn. Of
Ashevilie. first v!ce-pTes dent: Mrs.
Moore. second Eice-presidant; Ms
Mrs. D. Rich OF Madison. secretary.
The address Of welcome to the women
vas made by Mrs o. b. Foushee, Of
Durham, and responded to by Mrs, A.
(. Belts. Of Warsaw. At to-day's meet
ing Ravs. r. j. Willinghan. Of kioh-
n7ond; T. N. Mcconnell. Of Atlanta. and
livingston Johnston made short talks
10 the ladies' The body viii be in ses-
SION till Sunday. whom Miss lot e
Price. & returned missionary from China
will address, them in Trinity Church.
where they are holding their sessions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
BOYS ARRESTED
Charged win Assault, Three Negro

Lads arr Taken U0on Warrants.
Three negro boys, ranging in age from
ten to fourteen years. were arrested on
warrants late yesterday afternoon by Pa
trolr1en Hulcher and Tyler. Of the Third
District. charging them with having ma
liciously assaulted Alfred Jones, q, small
white boy son of c. j. Jones. OF No
1902 West Clay Street. They were allowed
their freedom after having been carried
70 the station. where bail was furnished.
the names Of the negroes are Charles
Taylor and Moses and Richard Jasper.
From what could be ascertained II seems
that the negro lads and the white boy
have had several Observation-Disclosures Of
late. eliminating yesterday afternoon in
an attack upon Jones while he was out
OF sight of his parents. No serious injury
was done the little fellow. but it is al
leceo the negroes rocked him, administer
t,7c q severe fright. The outcome OF the
case VIII be watched with interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
REWARD FOR BISHOP
lis Very Probab'e That lie VIII Give
Fll.nss!f Up ~ FeW Hours.
Special Dispatch TO The Times.

CHARLOTTE, y. c., Dec 12.-1t now
seeuas certain that Arthur Bishop win
give himsclf up before Tomorrow morn
fng. a friend q the Bishop family is
here and has retained Colonel Il. c.
Jones ana Mr.. z. T. Lans,er, two OF the
r.ost prominent cr!inina! lawyers in
North Carolina. TO defend Bishop. It is
.eid tonight that Bishop Will not cla m
the rawagd, nor viii he allow any oc
his friends 20 accept the 500 offered by
the State fer the arrest.
At The solicitation Of Mayor p NJ.
rrow,a and Mr.. J. Il. WeddIngton.
chairman CO the Board of County Com
rntssioners, Governor Aycock this after
noon offered a reward OF $500 Tor the ar
rest e. Bishop, who STANDS charged With
tho murder of Thomas j. wilson.
MAJOR Brown and Ar WsddHgton
.yrote the Governor stating he facts IN
me case ard suggested tfet a libe"al
yard BE offered for Bishop. Cover
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

Especial Disnatch TO The Titnes)
GASIONIA. n c.. December 1.-THE
Leroir Cotton Mil OF which Captain
J Z. Moore. of our town, is manager.
ana ]. o. white superintendent, Will have
a meeting OF the stockholders this "eaiz
Il consider tha subject Of doubling t?N7ir
Plant to 9 GOO spindle plant. The nil
tas been a success from the start and
tie stockholders are well pleased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
BAD WRECK OH THE
NORTHERN PACIFIC ROAD
NV Associated Pres!

u BY <ASSUC.dIet. N"KcSS5.J
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. December H.
One man is known to BE dead and several
others were injured II a collision to-
night on the Northern Pacific Railway
near FridIey seven miles from here.
Ncrecl1ing trains ara on the way to thS
scene. Northern Pacific o,.lcials deny the
report made to the police that six men
wsra killed In tho accident
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
THE OLD LADY PR08ABLY
DIED FROM NATURAL CAUSES
nv Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-The report Of
he coroner's physician made tonight in
he case Of Mrs. Sarah Ann Waters,
wI,o died yesterday at the age OF nearly
ne hundred ard over whose will there is a
ontest does not support the theory
hat the old lady was the victim Of foul
iav. The autopsy revealed conditions
rf2ich indicated that death resulted from
natural causes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
Smallpox in the State.
fspaciaI Dispatch to The Times.

ISDFTI'---
RALEIGH. X. c. December f2.-Snall-
rox is reported 10 exist in nineteen coun-
ties in the monthly report of the State
To5ard q Health The largest number
OF cases exist in Craven, where there are
j. AIecNlenburg comes next with IS,
swain. =, Caster, 20. IN Madison county
thu report gives many cases Of scarlet
fever. It says that there were 100 cases
;rsre IN November.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
Sending Fur lure to Cuba.

tSoecial Diepa1e!l 70 TIE TTmesJ
HIGH POINT. y. c.. Dec. PA letter
from " 2 Dillon from havana Cuba.
brings the infor.na tion that he has jG1t
succeeded in opening a big warehouse
there for the furniture factories In High
Point. and prospects Tor splendid trade
are bright lie viii return in two weeks
leaving an experienced furniture manager
and salesman in charge Of the CUBA end
Of High Points constantly enlarging fur
aiture trade circle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
Seven Escen I'd from Jail.

icy Associated Press,p
MARSHALL. y. c., December I2-
Seven men escaped from Jail at this pace
al midnight by saving out the steel bars
in the cell windows. The escaped pris-
oners include Henry Murray ard Rice
agan. Both Of whom are under the
charge Of murder. There is yet 10
traces Of the men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
Hickory Marriages..
isnAc:ol n'~petcll - The Tin7c

iSr4o;el Dispatch - Tho Tin7esl
HICKORY. \. c.. December 12.-Cap-
tain r. 7. Simpson, Of Ashcville. road
master Of the Western North Caroline
DIVISION Of the Southern Railway. and
Miss annie ELS, daughter or NJ. ana
Mrs. ". II. Ellis, We're married here this
g, ening. The wedding was a quiet horne
IF cir. They viii make Asheville their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
Biz Fire in Detrcis.

DETROIT. MICH. December 1.-THE
fve-s story brick building occupied by the
Reed Manufacturing Company. and the
warehouse Of Gtnnel Brothers next door,
arc In flames and general alarm has
been turned in. The flames are leaping
high in the air. making q brilliant spec
tacle. and the damage will probably run
to s150. 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
LANSDOWNE REFERS TO
THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLE.
Ey Associated Press.)

LONDON. Dec. 12.-Foreign Secretary
Iansdowne was the principal guest at
the annual banquet given tonight in
london Of the United Club. In a speech
the foreign secretary said he did not
believe that in any part Of the world
was Great Britain open to the charge Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
CHARLES SCHWAB SANTA
CLAUS AT LONG RANCE.
cBv Associated Press.

PITTSBURG. PA. December p
Charles aI. Schwsb. assisted by his wife,
viii play Santa Claus ar long range for
the deserving poor OF Braodock. North
BraGdock and Homestead. just outside OF
Pittsburg. where many OF the largest
plants of the United States Steel Corpo-
ra tiou are located.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
PIGskIlV GROWING
Little Negro Experimental Upon Leaves
the Vrgiria Hospi al.

The little negro girl who a few weeks
ago was the subject for tho experiment
Of grating p!gslSn on the human body
ct the Virginia Hospital has been dis
charged from the institution. a living
proof OF the success Of this remarka-s
BILE experiment.
While the chjlds back had not healed
completely. It was taking OH healthy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
so, RAILWAY CONDUCTORS
TO GET HIGHER WAGES,
(By Associated Press.)

KNOXVILLE. TENN. December r.
4 local official OF the Southern Railway
is authority for the statement that ths
conference at Washington between
committee of conductors from the entirs
Southern system and General Manager
Akers has resulted ii ar advance OF
wages for the men.
Just what advance is given cannot Be
stated The Increase asked for by the
men was about ten per cent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
NEGRO HANGED FOR MURDER
EX0NERATES Acc0MPLICE
(Rv : ssoc;ated Press. !

tE5N .tSsUG.dtGu I tSS.I
BROWNSVILLE. GA, Dec. 12.--Goldey
-yus. convicted of numbering Jeff Cod
win on October 2sth, was hanged here
so-day. He was perfectly cool, ana
prayed with tha minister before the
execution.
he exonera1ed Waller. the negro con
victcd OF being his accomplish and SEN
fenced TO imprisonment for life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
WARM DISCUSSION
OVER THE SCHOOL
The Bartists kdopt a Resolution
Against Accepting Aid.
Or. WI!LENGHAhl'S SPEECH
1t Produces Profound Impression and
Results in The Appropriation for
Foreign missions Being lncreas-
ed-Notes of Interest
Or. Y!ILLINGHAasll' SPEECH

Especial Dispatch to The Iimes.)
DURHAM \. c.. December l2.-There
yas a warm time to-day in the State
Baptist Convention when tnc educational
question came UP. Editor Bailey, o. the
haie.~h Biblical Recorder, spoke 10 the
reporl. wnich recommended that the
Legislature Increase appropriations for
Luglic schools. He argued that the con-
sc!iGaGon Of district schools meant the
erG 6f secondary denominational schools.
4 crisis had come in THIS matter. lie
thought Rev. DR.. Huffman replied. He
die not believe it was a crisis, but great
opportunity Wake Forest Colege was
established by men who graduated at the
Cniversity with State aid AT this JUNG
tu1a Rev DR.. Calvin s. Blackwell Got
into the discussion. approving the aid
certain UNCONVENTIONAL schools were re-
ceiving from the State The debate was
warm. MI Bailey offered resolution
discourage State aid for Baptist SCHOOLS.
The resolution was adopted. The balance
O. session vas spent IN routine business.
Trains arriving last night brought the
last contingent of the association and the
Y Cnan's Missionary Association aggre-
eating about one thousand The first
subject discussed yesterday was foreign
missions, led BY Rev. Cary Newton. of
Greensboro, and Rev. r. J. Willingham,
L. d. OF Richmond.
KEY. MI Newton mas accepted an APP
rointncnt by the Board to 90 service III
China The packed church was deeply
moved When he told why It was he felt
called to carry the gospel TO the heather
81 the conclusion CT his speech quite all
ovation was given him many pressing to
the cha7cel to shake his hand in con-
graduation.
DIR. WILLTNGHAN'S SPEECH.
The speech Of the session was made by
DT. Wi!lingh3In, Of Richmond lie en-
-hused the large audience to such extent
that men wept ana embraced each other.
SGnc one offered resolution 70 increase
ire appropriation OF $1,000 for foreisn
missions 10 $4,000. There were q dozen
seconds. and the amendment was carried
by 8, rising vote.
There we're no sermons yesterday Or
to-day the time being devoted entirely
10 the business Of the association Rev.
James Fleming. 3. Il. ". Simmons and
c. j. Thompson. new comers in the State.
We're admitted as members Of the assoc
ciation Rev Mr.. Thompson is from
First Baptist Church here succeeding
Rev DR. ". c. Tyreo. who goes to Ba-
leigh when The convention is over. Mis-
sionaries of the Foreign Board reported
300 conversion during the last year.
Rev r C Seymour, Of the American
Bartist Publication Society. made 3
spasch in which he urged the necessity
of preparation for the ministry.
Rev T. 4 Robinson. Of the Louisville.
k. Baptist College. made an anneal Tor
HELM to tl7et institution, and $500 was
quickly pledged.
Tr. Thomas Hume professor of English
at the University Of North Carolina is
a prominent figure in this great gather
inc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
BACK FROM HUNT
Col. Gary Bags Many Quail Over Rena
in AneCk!enburg,

Colonel ". Miles Cary ana Mr.. Polk
Miller returned yesterday from Neck
Ienburg county, where they remained for
a hunt after attending the field trials.
Colonel Cary hunted Bena, his prize
winner IN the all-age stake. She did
splendid work. and over her on THURSDAY
sixty birds were killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

bearing iaveterate antipathy to anyone.
not even 10 Venezuela.
"If she would cease imposing on British
subjects, pay her and pay some
attention TO diplomatic nrotestauons she
would be treated with every courtesy
he declared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

Especial Dt-p7tcn to The Tirnes.)
GREENSBORO, y. c. Dec. I2-Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction Jov7er re
aeived telegram yesterday announcing
he death at lie Grange OF his sister-i,2-
aw. Mrs Laura Joyner. relict Of tie late
Councilman INootsa Joyner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13
Married a Monroe.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.y
MONROE n c.. December 12.-11is=
Isabelle Andrews. daughter Of Major L.
d Andrews. was married this evening
at the Central Methodist Church TO 1Ir.
Ernest Heath, sen Of Mt Q. 2. Heath.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

lsnaoia1 Tfenaloh to The Tinles)
REA0SvILT-E \ c. Dec 12-2Tfes
Annie Scoggi~s ard Mr. ]. n Swan were
rlarrad IN Teidsrl'ia to-dar h., P=v. .
L Greaves They left on a bridal tour to
AsheNille.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

CSpeciaI Dispatch TO The Tirnes.l
MORGANTON. n c., December p
Rev. Walter Edge, pastor OF the Morgan
ton Presbyterian Church, was married
Yesterday az Statesboro, Ga, TO Miss
Maud Brannen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

rourisIled and then the outcry OF the
nerves will cease as naturally as hun
CRY child ceases to cry when fed.
For nervous women there is no better
tonic and nervine than DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. 1t cures the dis
eases which produce nervousness in
women, irregularity, facilitating drains,
Inflammation, liberation and female
weakness 1t tranquilizes the nerves,
encourages tie appetite, and induces re-
treshing sleep.
when ] began taking your medicine was
not able TO stand or my feet ten minutes at
ting" writes ME-. Hattie Bo-radaile: OF rs
Spring Street, Nashville. Tenn. "Fad falling
OF uterus. and kidney and l;vc- disease. and was
so weak aud nervous could rot keep still
Would take nervous spells and almost die al
Times had several different doctors attend
iag, but they could not do me any good. The
!sst one had said would never get up again.
lo!d Kim thar was taking your Fauarite Pre-.
scflpt!on and Golden Medical Discovery and
he SAID, Nigh: Just as well take that much
water each day But thought would give the
!nealc!ne fair trial. Before had finished the
1fsi TWO bottles / g-as able to get outside u
hoasr and walk around the yard. kept
taking the medicines and they cured Ine.n
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure biliousness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

Norfolk and western Railway Company
submits the following statement OF es-
timated gross earnings for the first week
of December: $352,964; same week. pre-
vious year, 1923 431; increase. $50 $50. July
!. 1862. to latest date. IS ~ 800; same pc
riod last year, s7,5S2. 2S9; increase, 81, 49,
100
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-13

Below are given the estimated earnings
Of the Southern Railway system for the
first week in December. 1902 Southern
Railway Company. excluding st. Louis
Louisville lines: This year. .s53; last
wear. s6S1. SOC; increase, s51,G53 Southern
Railway Company St. Louis-Louiaville
lines: This year. s5e.S!s: last year. s57.t55;
Increase, S2221.