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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-09

Mr.. Jacob Lightner. one of the OLE
est citizens of Bath county, Is serious
ly i'll and not expected to live.
A position as stenograph and type
writer is wanted by competent per
son, who furnishes best reference
Address Box Sos this city.
The attendance at the Auditorium
Sunday School for the year was re
markable. The total attendance foot
up as follows: Officers. 249; teachers
803; scholars, 9,445; and visitors, 4 247
The mid winter advertisement Of
Jos. l.. Barth Il Co., appears this week
on the first page of this paper. Every
one knows that what Barth Il Co. say
can be relied on to the utmost.
The board Of deacons of the Second
Presbyterian church have elected s.
P. Silllng, president; w. A. Crawford.
vice president; Frank L. Holt, treas
urer, and r. Fl. Bell, Jr., secretary.
/ have handled for years steel wood
stoves which have given thorough
satisfaction. and they are not high
priced. They are very ornamental
and economical. T. R. N. SPECK.
jan 24t
Mrs. X. L. Evans, one of the oldest
70 Of AlIaohonxy nv din6
on the night of January Let at her
home at Rich Patch. She had been in
falling health for some time and her
death was not unexpected. Deceased
was SO years old.
Mr.. Dabney Davis of Lewisburg, w.
Va, was in Staunton Monday. Mr..
Davis is actively pushing a scheme to
build railroad from ROnceverte to
Lewisburg. He is also deeply inter
ested in the development of the eau
ley coal field by way of Meade W river.
Mr.. A l., Cornell, civil engineer of
high repute, and a resident of Harri-
sonburg, who has for some years been
connected with the G. w. and c. u o.
Rys., has accepted a position with the
Seaboard Air Line, on which MIR. Har-
ny Frazier of this city is consulting
engineer.
1t is automatically announced tina |
the purchase of the Charleston, Glen |
DENIM 81 Sutton Ry. by Hy. Il. Davis
was not made for the Wabash, but for |
Mr.. Davis himself and he will con-
cect it with his Roaring Creek Ry. in
Randolph county.
The work recently let by the Wabash
to firm of contractors, of which Mr..
A. M. VaIz of this city, is member,
was rs miles extending from Grants
vile to Buchannon. The firm may
get another contract between Buchan-
non and Bealington.
The branch lines of the G. & o. now
being butt will give access to the larg-
est and finest coal field of any railroad
in the world. Nearly every line will
deliver it's freight to the main line with
out having to cross single summit.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-09
Circuit Court.

Rev. j. G. S. Myers qualified as ad
| ministrator of the estate OF Ethel G.
CritZer.
Motion by plaintiff to set aside judg-
ment in case of Holiday against Nor
| folk & Western Ry., was overruled
and exceptions noted. y
| The case of Irene Black well by ETC..
against the N. g. w. railway was dis
missed settled.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-09
A Valuable Christmas Pres emit.

The congregation of Timber Ridge
Presbyterian church presented their
pastor, Rev. J E. Booker on Christ.
MAS with purse OF $50 for the pur-
pose Of investing it in a buggy. The
gift was very acceptable and much ap
preeiated by Mr.. Booker, who, though
he has been with that church only
three or four months has already q
strong hold upon their love and es
tnam
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-09
PERSONAL.

| QcT Sl6bST. N1 loS IAdtlC ID I'll uctU, IOiHi
: cd to Richmond last week.
Mrs. A. P. Wade of Brownsburg
visited her mother, Mrs. Ryan, las
week.
DR.. H. H. Jones and wife of Do
Hill, Highland county, visited relat
ives in Augusta during the holidays.
Miss Julia Clemmer visited he
brother, Almyr Clemmer in Coving
ton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Moore of Acad
emy, w. Va, were the guests of May
or w. H. Lande3 last week.
Messrs. A. Lee Knowles aud Jos
: Bsrkman were in Lynchburg last
week.
Mrs. Shelton P. Mann visited her
uncle. Mr. H. A. S. Hamilton, in Albe
marie this week.
Mr.. W. G. Craig of the Deerlield
| lGlO lnlo WCDh lOl SU
Louis and other points in the west.
Mr.. aid Mrs. Carter H. Harrison
have returned from a visit to Lexing-
ton, Charlottesville and other points.
Mr.. Robert Kunkel, of Augusta
Springs. was in the city Tu esday on
business.
| Messrs. VIM. and Thos Larner
were in Churchyille Wednesday at
tending the funeral of HIS. Keller.
Mr.. A. b. Greaver, an express mes
senger on the G. & o., is visiting his
parents and friends in this city and
county.
Mrs. w. Massie Warwick and chill.
dren have returned FROM Fire Creek,
W. Va, where they spent the holidays
with Mr.. Warwick.
Mr.. Alex. H. Teabo of Portland,
spent few days this week in Lynch.
burg visiting bis son, VIM. H. Teabo,
who is engaged In business in that City.
Miss Meta Pratt, after pleasant
visit to the family of Mr.. John w. |
Todd, returned to her home near
Waynesboro, Saturday.
Judge Charles Forrer. of the Cor
poration Court of Parkersburg, w. |
Va, spent the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Forrer
at Messy Creek.
Mrs. Julia Sublett has resigned the
position of hOusekeeper at the Kings
Daughters hospital, to accept a
similar position with the Virginia
Female Institute.
Prof. w. l.. Kerr of the Broadway
high school, who spent the holidays at
Laurel Hill, returned to bis duties
Monday.
Mr.. j. W. Augusta of Lynchburg,
was in the city Tuesday, and purchas-
ed the remainder of the stock of goods
in the Bee Hive Store, paying the sum
of 1875 cash.
DR.. Chertsey Hopkins of the Western
State Hospital medical staff has leave
Of absence for a month, she left Tues I
day for Chicago, where she will take a
postgraduate course along certain
lines in her procession.
Senator John N. Opie, Delegates s.
q. Walker and J. W. Churchman, and !
MIR. s. M. Donald left Monday for {
Richmond to be present at the open
ng of the Legislature after the holi |
lay recess.
Rev. Mr.. Scheele, of Stanton, who :
las been so acceptably supplying +
trace Lutheran church, has received t
. unanimous call to the pastorate. He
las the call under consideration and it =
8 hoped will accept as be is a capable T
md able man aynesboro Valley t
Virginian.
mT' q. M Hall ITOIu EopuTSeOIl, MO.
IN old subscriber of this paper, is Wis !
ting friends in this community. He ,
eft here 40 years ago, and is success '
ul farmer and fruit grower. Yester-
lay he went up to the GibsOn's near
Ireenville. His uncle Aleck died a ,
ew days ago, but he only heard it on /
'eaching Staunton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-09
To Cure a Geld In One Day

Take Laxative BromO Quinine TABLETS.
All druggists refund me money if it
fails to cure. E w Groves signat IRE
is on each box. Csc. jan 1y
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-09
City M afketS.
nonnfrv Pr0A-
Stanntnn Va

1e Staunton. Va. JAN s. 1903
in CcIrecLedBy j. A. Fauver Co., and the
at White Star Mills.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-09
LOCAL BRIEFS,

Mr.. Jacob Lightner. one of the old
est citizens of Bath county. Is serious
ly i'll and not expected to live.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-09

By virtue of a decree of the circuit court
of Augusta county, rendered in the chan
Gerry cause Of D G. Gallaher VS.. Minnie B.
GalIaher. ct ais will. as mmissionel
Amounted tor the purpose. proceed on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
PURDY-HARDY
Beautiful Marriage Ceremony at Olive
Branch Church.
lsnrcInl to rhe rimes. nisnutch.

Special to The Times. Dispatch.)
M'FARLAND'S VA. February IA
brilliant and fashionable marriage was cell
cbrated this evening at Olive Branch
Church. when Miss Mary Eugenia Hardy,
the beautiful and accomplished daughter
Of Hon. l.. a. Hardy, became the bride Of
Dr.. James l.. Purdy. OF Spotsylvania
county, va, The ceremony was performed
by Rev. William Gee, pastor of tho
church. In very impressive manner The
church was beautifully decorated for the
occasion with evergreens and white roses,
and was Illuminated with pink and white
candles.
Miss Natalie Hardy, the flower girl, en-
tered, accompanied by Master Thomas
Hardy, who carried the wedding ring on
a pink and white cushion. Next came
Messrs. John S. iIatchett ard Nat Bragg,
ushers, one down tho right and the other
down the left aisle crossing in front Of
the chancel and taking their places by
the minister. In the same order came
Miss Mamie Neblett, with Mr.. Richard
Bagey; Miss Lela Wall, with Mr., Dan
Bridgeforth; Miss Emma Hethorne. with
Mr. Mcfarland Ncblelt: Miss Luette
Michaels, with Mr. Henry Stokes; Miss
Annie Stokes, with Mr., Douglas Mat
thews; Miss Sue Organ. with Mr.. Peter
Japssen; Miss Salle larldgeforth, with
MIR; Henry Hatchctt, Miss Lucy Organ,
with Mr. Edward Bagley; Miss Florence
Purdy, with Mr.. Henry Jones,
The groom was accompanied by his
best man, Mr.. John Hardy, of Amelia, and
the bride by her maid of honor, Miss
Sarah Elizabeth Matthews. The bride
carried Marechal Mel roses and the maid
of honor pink carnations. Mr. Theo, Or
gain was master of ceremonies.
The ceremony was followed by n reccp-
ticn at Hon. l., A, Hardy's,
Or. and Mrs, Purdy VIII be at home Mt
Forest Hill. Spotsylvania county, Va,
after February 7th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
THOUSANDS HAVE
BEEN RECEIVED
Many Take Advantage of the
Attractive Offer Of the
Memorial Hospital,

At q recent meeting of the Board OF
Directors of the Memorial Hospital def
mite plans for the extension of the me-
mortal idea were decided upon. 1t has
heretofore been the custom in local hos
pitfalls to dedicate rooms by equipping
them. To perpetuate such memorial
1t is necessary for the donor to renew
the equipment from year to year, as it
wears out Unless sufficient annuity
Is provided at the death Of the donor
of such a memorial for its maintenance
the memorial must under this plan end
when It's maintenance ceases; and even
when such annuity Is provided the fact
that wear necessitates the renewal Of
equipment carries with it unavodably the
idea Of transiency. which necessarily
attaches to the memorial itself.
Wishing to make the memorials in the
new hospital permanent in character. tho
board has adopted different plan. In
estimating the actual cost Of building
the hospital, it has been found that each
ward. of which there are six, repre-
sents an expenditure of 5000, and that
each Of the forty private rooms cost
$1,000 to construct. The actual building
of room or ward Is a thing of per-
manency, without change of any kind in
fact or in suggestion. The board offers.
privilege of dedicating room or ward
as permanent memorial. the tablet Of
dedication reading: This room was
built as a memorial, etc" The hospi-
tai undertakes then the maintenance Of
equipment. and the one payment by the
donor ends the transaction, with no an
nuities to pay or provide for.
Although the board. In carrying out
the idea Of memorial hospital. have
adopted the foregoing plan, they will
gladly receive contributions Of any
amount in order that the interest and in
fuence of the hospital may be general.
During the past week contributions
amounting to over $4,000 have been re-
ceived. as follows: ~
To ded cate one memorial wards 5000
TO dedicate seven memorial rooms 1000
Smaller contributions in sums
from s. to $500, ......:....:........ Zo65
The amount raised by the establish
ment Of memorials and by contributions
will be used to complete the equipment
and furnishing of the hospital and after
this Is provided for the remainder will be
added to the endowment fund, by which
charity patients will be maintained.
Contributions may be sent to Mr.. T.
~ Noting. treasurer. No. 1910 East Cary
Street. Richmond. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
THE KEEL WAS LAID
Race Between the Newport News and
Brooklyn Yards.
Especial to The Times Disputch.)

Especial to The Tlmes-D spatch)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, February T.
The keel of the battleship Louisiana was
laid at the shipyard this morning with
out any special ceremony. 1t will take
several days to complete the keel and
then the work on the ship proper will
begin. Great Interest is being taken in
the race. which it is said will be pulled
off between the local yard and the Brook
lyn navy-yard. which Is building the
Connecticut. the sister ship to the Louis
lana. The yard will employ number OF
new men when the work on tho batte-
ship Is well under way, l78
Detective Payne returned Tonight from
charlottesville, bringing With him Matte
Lou Mccormick. the girl who Is to tes-
tIfy against Robert Barker. charged with
betrayal under promise Of marriage. The
detective found the girl this morning
hiding In 4 house near charlottesville,
having made her escape from the house
In which shc was at the time she heard
Of tho detectives arrival.
George b, Varnarsdale and Miss Flor
ence O. Jennings were married this after
noon at o'clock at the groom's resi-
dence on Forty-third Street The bride
is from Chesterfield county, and was
visiting her sister here, The marriage
was a surprise to all the friends and rel-
atives of both parties, The ceremony
was performed by Rev. w G. Wicker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

BELLCFONTAINE,V VA
Belle Ettenger
CHASE CITY.
Mrs. "A. F. Richardson.
SOUTH BOSTON, VA.
Mercer Carter.
SEVEN ISLANDS, VA.
Mrs c RTutwiler. Lucie Thomas
NORFOLK. VA
VIII Schmoele. Mrs. j Ii Coleman
Miss Eta Buskle. Mrs c L hIarsettlol
TKENNEDY. VA.
+ r. L. Cobb. Miss Billie Powell.
Geo. D. Powell. Jno. Pickrell
W. Carter, Jr
HANOVER. VA.
George woodfolk.
TREvrLIANs, VA.
Walter A. Elan.
NEW CANTON, VA.
Miss Annie Rhodes. Miss Pheb. Marble
Miss Elem Coleman
KNOXVILLE, VA
Stuart Gillespie Lula B. Coleman
HAMPDEN-s1DNEY,v VA
Miss L.,carrington Miss Annie Hardo
Miss N Carrington Hunter Mann.
Maurice B. Langhorne.
hf1LLBoRo. VA.
A. l. Tullah
CLIFTON FORGE VA
Miss L. J. Bowles.
BARTON HEIGHTS.
Leo. B. starrttt L G. Parrish
SALEM, N. C.
Mrs. NJ J. Cook.
EMPORIA, VA.
rs Mrs. w. w. Robertson.
ALLEN CREEK, VA
NJ. G.. Houston.
MINERAL CITY.
Mrs. N. c. Coyner.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA.
g. Guy Via.
PROSPECT VA.
Mrs Thomas Cocks.
DE WITT, VA.
r. Butterworth Mrs. Butterwort1
A. ]. Butterworth. I'M Evelyn Boissean
louisville, VA.
Mrs John S. Bobbitt.
DINWIDDIE, VA.
T. M. Metherland. Mrs A q Rlchar'sou
Mr. A L Richardson
BELTIELD. VA.
Miss Lucy Maclin.
ASHLAND, VA.
D'Ae he0er D1N7v1DD1n. VA
Alma Harris. Miss Laura Harris.
1ei'''' - PROSPECT. VA.
Mary Crew.
YORKvILLD. VA.
j.. N. Davis.
SAPONEY, VA.
w. j. Branch
, FARMVLLLE, VA.
"A. Howard BlantonJ Edwin Harr!ss, u
| 49, MANCHESTER, VA.
u S. "A. Mrs. D. w Shaw.
Mrs. a. j. White.
HIGHLAND SPRINGS, VA.
Mrs. A. G, Stage.
LINDSAY. VA.
lsasJ Eg&es Miss l.. Johnston t5grt5t
E CARTERSYILLE. VA
Mrs w e Robinson Mrs Male Crowder
Willie s. Rhodes Miss Ethel Rhodes.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA.
Lewis Littlepagc.
DANvIIILE,t VA.
r. w. Booker.
LUXEMBOURG, VA.
Miss Rosa Cardoza 81,
REArFORD VA,
| Frank Atchlson
SAN MARINO, VA,
L. S. Woodbridge, Cyrus Dunn.
III. CREWD, VA.
Miss p Slaughter Miss Mary Tucker.
BNLoNA. VA,
Miss Birdye NLaye BauglL
OfTTERDALE. VA.
II. l. Heath.
NoTTowAY, VA.
z. f. Hardy Miss M Robertson.
i, H. Dunn, sallie B Atkinson.
Geo. II, Robertson. w, a.. Robertson.
| Chas. II. Deane. G II Southall
Florence Atkinson Miss 3 Robertson.
| c.. i, Deane. Miss M Robertson,
| Mrs. c. NJ Beck.
| HIGHLAND PARK, VA ii
| Miss M. M, Talman
| LAWREN CHYILLE. va
Mrs. p. II. Bostlck.
| MANCHESTER, VA.
/ Mrs. r. w, Rudd
! CROFTON, VA.
~ Mrs, W. r., CDrke.
| VONT4AY,f VA.
: Jane Gathright. ss
II NlATTOAX, VA.
N. II, Detwlla1-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT or RICHMOND. FEB. Z, /.

PORT OF RICHMOND. FEB. Z, 1903.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Berkeley, Catherine. Norfolk,
ion line.
Steamer Saginaw, Tunnel, Phllad elphia,
Pa. merchandise and passengers, Clyde
line
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves Norfolk
and James River landings. merchandise
and passengers, Virginia Navigation Co.
Schooner Matte Newman, Loveland
Barren Island. tankage, Richmond Guano
Company.
SAILED.
Steamer Berekely, Catherine, Norfolk,
merchandise and passengers. Cd Domln-
ion line.
To sail Feb. Sth.
Steamer Saginaw, Tunnel, Philadel-
phia, Pa. merchandise and passengers,
ClVde line, -HL M p :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Petition Of Mrs. Pizzini.

The condition Of Mrs. William B. Piz-
zini. who is undergoing treatment at the
Virginia Hospital, is as favorable as can
be expected. She suffered great pain dur
Ing the early part of yesterday. but in
the late afternoon grow more comfort:
able,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
NAVAL STORES.

IT'S TURPENTINE-F at DC ~.
ceipts, ~ casks. Rosin- Firm at SIS; r..
Ssipts, Zl9 barrels. Crude ,Iurpentne-
Firm at s,S9 NJ receipts g barrels. Tar-
SAYANNAII. GA. FEB 7.-TURpEsny.
1IND-tarm at 6ci receipts. 1853 casks;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Observation-Disclosures MARKET. &
49,, PetersLrg. Va. Feb. 7. 1903.
AluTkeL NerN molly nd Irlras q 70 hixh
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
DRY GOODS MARK,r

t,n NEW ,, YoRYI Is. EHo. THE mrket con-
goods In this market Prints cIn,ba
quiet. but strong, Cotton yarns FIN Win
tair demand; Woollen woisted, linn and ana
lutte yarns firm. 49, CIV
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Another Proverb Contest To.Day-..Seven
Prizes. Also Cartoon Contest---Six
Prizes. See Want Columns.

AS tho Want-Column Provcrb Contest
has grown so popular with the readers
OF The Sunday Times-D Dispatch that 1t
has become strong feature, 1t will be
continued
The Proverb Contest is an amusing
and most interesting puzzle, affording
very pleasant pastme. 1t is also very
Instructive. as 1t cultivates study deep
thought) and broadens the mind
The proverb OF to-day's Tlmes-Dis-
patch wnnt-column contest Is composed
OF twenty-one letters. which are scat
tered throughout the little want ads.
Find them and then form the proverb
ALL CONTESTANTS SHOULD USE
MUCH CARD IN WRITING NAME
AND ADDRESS PLAINLY. SEND ALL
ANSWERS ON POSTAL, CARDs-it will
not only save time and trouble and be
more convenient in every way, but 1t
also saves paper. envelopes and pos
tage
The names OF winners and contes.
tants deserving special mention In The
Times Dispatch Want-Column CARTOON
CONTEST will be found In another
column.
Murder will out" was the proverb
used in last Sunday Times Dispatch
Want Column Proverb Contest and the
seven prizes were awarded as folloWs:
First prize, 81 order-Arollie Moore,
Station 3, city.
Second prize. 81 order-Miss Lizzie
Butterworth, No 2le High Street. Pc
tersburg. Va
Third prize 5oc- order-Mrs. A. s..
Goode, No. 1715 East Main Street. city.
Fourth prize. 6oc order-K' y. stephen
son. Yorksville. 8. G.
Fifth prize, SOC. order-John Martin,
Hampden-s Sidney Va.
Sixth prize. 5oc. order-T. L Simmons.
Forksville, Va.
Seventh prize, SOC. order-Mrs. Mary
e. Buftin, No. $500 East Main Street,
Correct answers were also received
from the following named contestants,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Between Times.

HstE
yes that's it February is
between times. Y q I'VE
bought most Of your Winter
goods and it's too early for
Spring temptation but there
are other temptations you
may spring at.
Look right here!
Our finest silk lined Oxford
Overcoat!
You resisted the temptation
at $2S.O0-can you resist now
at $17.75?
Overcoats that were $500.
and $4,000 are now $12.50-
the $1,000 Suits and Over
coats are now 1918.
You mustn't overlook these high.
grade fancy, plain, and plaited.bo
sl.5O Shirts we're turning over to you
at cost-$l.O
We told you why yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
POLITICS ON
The STAGE:
Governor and Col. HARDWOOD
See Hoyt's Political Play
AMID RECORDS MUSTY
Judge Dew Hunting Beneath the Dust
ofAges'' for Data With Which to
Make Uncle Sam Pay His Debt.
Exposition Commission.

Governor Montague spent the morning
In his office engaged With routine busi-
ness. Just before o'clock Colonel John
s. HARDWOOD, n member Of His Ex-
celency's staff. called over the phone,
and asked Mr.. Montague II he would like
to go to the Bljou and SEQ the Texas
Steer. which is one Of Hoyt's take-ofrs
on politics and political methods Colonel
Harwood thought the Governor might like
to take a peep at n real politician. His
Excellency said he would. and the bar
gain was made. These two robust citi-
zens occupied front seats OF ono OF the
and boxes, and many good laugh was
coaxed from their part Of tho building.
Colonel Richardson, Register OF the
land Onico, has planted fifteen moro ma
pie sugar trees in the Capitol Square.
making total OF thirty recently set out.
They are beautiful trees and II they
live. will add much to the beauty OF
the park. Colonel Richardson Is having
the roadway to the Governors Mansion
repaved with crushed granite. and the
grass plots top-dressed AT the first touch
OF spring the grass will be very beanti-
full, and respond quickly to tho warmth.
oncl Anderson delegate to the Conven-
ton Of Associated Charities. which meets
hero next week.
Judge Dew finds that the claims and
counter claims OF the State and the Ma
tlonal Governments are In tangled con-
dltion.
Uncle Sans representatives. demand
that the State shall show just when the
u 1no Nyn do fnr hoy 1Np IN
and what interest was stipulated to be
paid Now all this business transactf~n
happened nearly q hundred years ago. and
Judge Dew finds that the records, be-
sides not being so well kept, are scatter
cd and poorly preserved. He is earning
his salary digging in the dust OF ages
for the data he must have.
Commissioner Of Agriculture Koner
was in his office yesterday after day In
Washington on Friday. He was met there
by First Assistant Afurrell, Of the St.
Louis Exposition Commissioners. who has
been there already getting data and plan
ming with the helps to be obtained there
for the exhibit which Virginia will make
MIR. Murrell also came back and when
seen yesterday said he had attended to
good many matters relating to the ex.
hiblt while away. but preferred not to
make any statement until the commits.
sloners meet tomorrow.
The session OF the commissioners to-
morrow Will be Interesting. and 1t would
not be surprising II the general plan for
the exhibit Is not mapped out. Mr.. Koiner
said yesterday that he did not think any
other assistants would be elected at this
time. There are some fifty applications
for positions before the board
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
PEANUT MARKETS.

NORFOLK, VA. Feb. 7.-PEANUTS-
Quiet. Virgnians-Acuye at SIC. for best
stock. F.,ncy. 3Q3lsc.: strictly prime. 3oc.;
prime 2hc.
PETERSBURG, VA. Feb 7.-PEA-
NOrS-Spanlsh new, active at 70c. vlr-
ginias, new, 2hGl2%c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
CoTToNSEED OIL MARKET.

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Cottonseed oil
very firm, with a scarcity of spot product
Prime crude here. nominal; prime crude,
f. O. b. mills, 34Gl3441lac; prime summer yell
low, 4OG4lc.; off summer yellow, 80; prime
white, 45c.: prime winter yellow, .l5c.;
prime meal, $27.59QI2S.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
THREE PARTIES CLAIM
OWNERSHIP OF ONE LOT
Acquisition of Hall of Records Site
Awaits Close of Contest.

Treasury Department officials are
awaiting the outcome of the litigation
over lot II, in square i43, the square
which will be the site of the hall of
records. The entire square. with the ex-
ception of lot IL. has been obtained by
the Treasury Department, Secretary
Shaw having accepted the offers OF che
property owners at the rate OF two and
one-tenth times the assessed valuation
Of the property.
Three parties claim ownership OF lot
IL and they are fighting the question out
in the courts. The Government is not
involved in the litigation, though the
Treasury officials desire to see il ad-
justed as soon as possible. There will
be no question as 10 the Treasury De-
partment acquiring lot II, as each OF
the, alleged owners has expressed will
inghess TO sell at the rate the Govern
ment has offered for the other property
in the square.