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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
BUYERS REVOLT.
Declare They Will No Longer
Paw the Warehouse Tax.

Especial to The Timeg-Dispatch.)
FARAiVILLE, VA, January Ia lively
meeting Of the Farmv!lle Tobacco Board
was held Thursday mtw!ing in the Ran
dolph Warehouse. The question discussed
was the four cents tax paid by the buy
ers on every one hundred pounds pur-
chased from the warehouses, and the
matter brought forth spirited arguments
from commission men. wholesale men and
buyers.
The buyers claim that they are being
imposed on in paying the four cents tax;
that they are paying the warehouses
yearly large sums Of money for the priv
ilcge Of buying. and that it Is coming
out Of their individual pockets.
:. The buyers say they vii! not pay the
tax any longer, which means that they
will not buy any more tobacco on this
market as tho matter stands now.
Tho board, when the tax was taken off
OF the buyers at meeting held some
time since. put the tax on the farmers
but the farmers would not stand for It..
threatening to boycott the market, and
1t was quickly taken off of their Shout
ders.
The matter has created considerable cx-
element in tobacco circles, and the out.
come will be watched with much interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
WAR SEEMS
VERY LIKELY
Russia Is Said to Have Declined
to Agree to Japan's
Proposals.
REPORTS ARE CONFLICTING
In Some Places It Is Said the
Reply Has Not Yet Been
Made.
REPORTS ARE CONFLICTING I.
(By Assoclated Press.l

n.
LONDON, January 1.-The Far Eastern
outlook is gloomy No further news has
developed, but the fact that not n single
telegram from japan has been received
by any London newspaper since Thurs
day night In Itself creates alarm. The
telegraph company Ia not aware or amy
delay In the transmission OF messages,
and It therefore is supposed that the jap
anese Government is stopping dispatches.
The feeling OF apprehension was reflected
at Lloyds yesterday. underwriters de-
manding additional premium TO cover q
war risk on all vessels, no matter OF what
nationality, proceeding cast OF Singapore.
The London morning papers print
alarmist statements. The Daily Tele-
graph, In loaded type. says; Even IN
diplomatic circles hitherto sangune Of
peace, there Is q recognition thHt a rup-
tire liz all but Inevitable. Neither Japan
or Russia will ubate any OF their claims.
and there is no disposition on either side
to invite tho mediation OF friendly pow
ers. It, Is believed that Japan VIII take
decisive steps within the next few days,
unless concllIatory message IS dls-
patched q ON st. Petersburg, a contin-
gency which tnoso best able 10 FORM
Judgment do not anticipate.
Tho Daily Mail deals similarly with
the situation, and says that 1t understands
that Russia has reached decision
E which. when communicated to japan,
must precipitate hostilities.
The sailing Of tho Nippon mail boat
Inaba Maru, which was fixed for yes
terday, from England has been post
poned.
. The Daily Malls Malta correspondent
reports that five Russian torpedo boat
dcstroyers, which are undergoing repairs
there, have suddenly been ordered to sea
In an unfinished condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
REFUSE PROPOSALS.
The Japanese Minister in London
Thinks War Almost Inevitable.

(By Associa ted Press.)
LONDON, Jan. 1.-Barons liayashl, tho
.Innanese minister hero, has been ~
To,mad from Paris that Russia has de-
cIded not to grant the japanese pro"
Cosals.
This IS the first fntmation any one
here admits having received anent the
Russian reply.
rho Baron said to a representative OF
the Associated Press:
.Tf nv information from Paris Is oorne
cut by the wording of the Russian repiS,
and IL the Japanese government adherss
to it's present determination, there seems
to be small possibility of averting war:
"Niy information from Paris" said the
minister OF Japan, lis not official. put
in connection with information Impaired
TO mo by the British government, u Is
probably only too correct.
.If Chancellor Won Bueow's state
,rent that Russia's reply will be framed
in manner intended to satisfy japan
turns out correct, it will be better news
than have dared to hope for.'
Foreign Secretary Lansdowne has IN
formed one OF the foreign anlba ssadors
that no has practically given up all
heres OF peace. XII \.
at the embassy here the statement MADE
by Baron Hayashl, the Japanese minis,
ter. to-day that he had been Informed
from Paris that Russia had decided not
to grant the Japanese proposals., - re-,
Cerdcd as being most grave, especially III
view OF tho minister's statement mat ms
Information came from Paris and tho
FACT that no permitted such information
to h,ecome known at this critical stage
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
FINE SHOWING THIS.
Norfolk and Western Increases
Income in Great Strides.

Income in Great Strides.
The new auditor of the Norfolk and
Western Railway. Mr. Joseph w. Coke,
has just issued comparative statement
0. the earnings and expenses OF that sys-
tenn for the month of November, 1913,
showing a most satisfactory increase in
gross earnings and in surplus. The earn
ings from passengers. mail and express
for the month were t:ae,516.a2 compared
with s24S.2.1.G2 for the same month last
year. and from freight. s1,t.a,0e4-I5, com
pared with $3.50. 1851 for the same
month last year. all increase for NoTeu,-
Der Of 1876 OF sta. ss33s 20 in the one ease.
and of 80, SIS in the other. The total
Increase In earnings for the month Is
.l:22.513 "a Total operating expenses ifor
the month were s,.i2s, isis. an incrGase
over the corresponding month OF 1917 OF
s:,ii,;;,nilT. The net earnings were s3:s,
tel-5,,, an increase Of si5,0oS.eS, or thirteen
per cent. The surplus of net earnings
over fixed charges increased during the
month ss1.11s.1E. compared with November
1872.
For the FIVE months from July LIST Tho
December lst. 1896, the total earnings
were: Passengers. mall and express.
$. III, .na.is, and from freight, s7,s3e, i6S. H
a total Of Sa,S1l.5.?s. compared with
s.. .sS,l9ls.ss for the same period Of lfcS,
an increase for 1f,2 of si.l51, 1915, or four
for the five months OF 1909 were s5,7f9,-
4lsl compared with s5.He.a3L05 for the
nTe months o. the previous year. an in.
crease for l.E of s711o..70.55, or fifteen
per cent. The net earnings for the five
months Of its were $3,1I7,I7i.Ss an in
crease Of 80, $3.50. or twelve per cent,
compared with the five months of 1872.
The surplus OF net earnings over fixed
charges. etc, IS 81 .S2021, an increase
for the 1--WE months of 1916 of 81, 1856.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
MONTGOMERY COURT.
Close Shave on Election Of Sur


Especial To The Times Dlspatch.)
4 CHRlsTIANsBUf,C, VA, JAN. IL
County Court convened hero Tuesday.
The county and district officers quail
fled before Deputy Circuit Clerk George
w. Wilson, as Captain II. .. Wade, tho
clerk, was too sick to DO III his office.
Tho following officers were sworn In: r..
T. RoOp, Commemorative attorney: W..
NJ, Dunklcr. treasurer: ". D. Martin,
sheriff; G. IL Price and r. c. Walters,
commissioners Of revcnue: G.. w. Sur
face Il. r.. Smith. G. a. Crun1packers and
". e. oliver, supervisors. Tho treasurer.
sheriff. clerk and ono commissioner of
revenue arc bonded in guaranty COM
panies.
Tho old Beard OF Supervisors were adj
vised that tho now board should elect
the sounty surveyor and superintendent
of tho poor. but when It was given out
by Tile Tlmcs-Dispatch that tho Legis-
lntl1rc had provided that tho county
Judge should appoint these officers before
SJanuui VI /. 1901. the old board was hur-
rled;y summoned to meet to-day to make
rcco lnendations to the Judge, ana re-
suited In unanimous vote for ". y.
Hill for county surveyor and a tie vote
be tween II. U. Collins and T. IL WAL
tcrs, for superintendent OF the poor,
Tho worst drought In years Tor tho
time OF tho year now prevails and many
pcorlc have to haul water.
Most ice houses have been filled with
n fine quality of Ice
The wiiea. prospect for next year are
very poor and q halfTa crop Is not ex'
pcctcd.
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Of municipal government. not in the In
eterests of the few. but in the interests of
all the people believe In party re-
sponsibility. but party responsibility ex-
lists only as the means of attaining good
ends.
II promise you that there will be no
step backwards, not even in the smallest
departments of my manifestation
Mr.. Low retired to his private Office
AMI Colonel Mcclellan took his stand
behind the table in the public office, and
handshaking began. Al! the Democrats
in town seemed to b. on hand. and long
lines, reaching to the City Hall steps
we're formed by the police. 1t took a
!cng time for the Democratic enthusiasts
to file by the Mayors desk. After tho
reception the new heads Of departments
were sworn IN.
Fclice Commissioner McAdoo, after TAX
ing office, to-day. issued a statement. In
" kich he said he would do everything In
his power to prevent Matchmaking, extor-
ton, ''grafting,' or bribe-taking by the
Police, but ii would be useless, he said,
tn expect a policeman to beShonest If he
has 10 pay for his appointment, promo
tio.. or assignment. Therefore, he de-
clarcd, prefcrment would rest on merit
only. Judged by the best service stand
ards.
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were given so vociferousy that possibly
the marble Jefferson heard them, though
he discrcetly said nothing.
Other toasts responded to were:
The Grand Chapter by Mr.. j. Hart.
ley Merrick.
Alpha Chapter" by Hazeltine Smith,
Philadelphia.
alpha Mi Chapter, the Baby by. Mr..
r. T. Woods, Massa chusetts Institute Of
Technology.
i "1'he North" by Mr.. G. r. Anthony. Of
Maine.
"The South" BY Mr.. r. r. Sarton. Of
Tulane University. New Orleans.
.'Thc East" by Mr., George F. Bagby,
OF Baltimore.
Z "The West" by AR. c. r. Pcrrier, Of
California.
Sisters, Ours and Other Mems by
Mr.. c.. S. .NIcNulty, Of Lexington. with a
grand wind UP on "Olo yirginny,.. by Mr..
r. T.. Thomas, Charles l.. Word and
Claude a. Swanson.
A fine orchestra dlscoursed, and It did
not strike up popular selection without
tho entire company considering its duty
to sing It through. And so with
feasting, speaking, singing and withal,
with happy hearts, the evening came to
a close.
To-day business sessions will DO held,
and tonight theatre party will be In
dulged in at the. Bijou. The visitors are
apparently delighted with the reception
and treatment at the hands Of their Rich
mond hosts.
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No Reply as Yet.
nav Aasociated Press.)

~ 7.N(By AssoC1ated |FTeSS.J ~
e. ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 1.-The 1oreleh
1.tticc to-day informed the correspondent
of the Associated Press that nothing had
been done in connection with n reply to
'JaEan.
III. Japanese minister here Is unable 20
ccnfirm or deny advlces received from
Paris by Baron Hayashl, the Japanese
ranistcr to Great Britain, that Russia
had decided not to grant tho Japanese
proposals He says an answer to these
proposals has not yet been made.
n ia generally accepted In diplomatic
circles heer8 as unlikely that all answer
VIII soon be delivered, and attention Is
now mainly directed to the Japanese war
prcparatlonS,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
ORGANIZING FARMERS.
Col. Cunningham, Of North Caro-
lima. Would Aid Va, Producers.

Colonel John s. Cunningham, of North
Carolina who is leading the movement
to organize the farmers Of this State, as
these of North Carolina now are. for
Jttci, own m,ltuas benefit and protection
against the effects Of low prices for farm
products, is in tho city for a day or two.
On Wednesday Colonel Cunningham adj
d esscd a large meeting OF Prince ed
ward and Cumberland county farmers
and organized branch of the assoca-
tloi.. He expressed himself as much
pleased with the reception accorded him
by tho farmers of Virginia and the IN
tcrest taken in this project. !.
Tho object of tho movement, as stated
by Colonel Cunningham last night, Is to
organize the farmers In such 4 way as
to secure intelligent and concerted action
In the matter of acreage TO DO planted
H. cotton and tobacco and other stapias
and to urge farmers to grow their sup
plies at home, Tho association Is very
'strcng in North Carolina. and is fast
gaining strength In this State, It is
aimed at no particular trust or combina'
tioll, but Is designed to benefit tho in
dvldual farmer In the ways stated.
Colonel Cunningham has Just been
clcsen orator ut tho Grand Lodge Of tho
Independent Order Of Odd-Fcllows, to be
held ut Raleigh, January 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
PHI KAPPAS ARE
HAVING ROYAL TIME
Continued From First Pagc.)

MIR. Chestcrman as the chosen toastmas-
ter, he looked into the faces OF the fol-
lowing Of Ills brothers from far-scattered
States:
Dr. Alexander G. Brown, DR., Richmond,
Va: DR.. w Wythe Davis, Richmond;
Alfred r. Levine, Nashville. Tenn; j.
Herbert Waite. Baltimore, Md: James r.
Skllington; Dr.. William J. West, Rich
n,ord, Va: John n. Hume, Portsmouth,
Va; w. w, Montgomery, Jr.; T.. j.. Con-
rah. Randolph. Macon; Charles M. Graves,
Richmond: Joseph G.. Pack, Alpha Gam
ma: DR., Hugh NJ. Taylor; L. ?. Grant;
y. f. Brown, Dallas, Tex; James Nc
Evoy, Jr., Baltimore; Thomas McAdams,
Richmond; Nelson S. Groomc Hampton.
Va. Stevenson II. Walsh, Philadelphia;
Thomas D. Mcrrick, Richmond; Walker
C.. Cottrell. Richmond; A, G. Dlcffenbach,
F.ttsburg, Pa; Robert Strange, Frederick
j. slnglsy; j. Hartley McrrIck; Frank i.
Bower Philadelphia. Pa; Ralph p. Bar
nett: Claude a. Swanson; John Pope
lsacr: Luther i. Wilmer; George p.
Eagby, Baltimore: Roland b. Stye; Scott
S, Leiby: M. L, Ong: 1louttcn Smith;
Gould X. Anthony, University OF Maine;
". 3. Athcy, Baltimore; ID, G. Lafere; G,
Murray Seal Baltimore. Nd; Charles
q. Brigse, Champaign. H.; G.. Reginald
pelrier, Berkeley; Robert y. l3aer; Roland
r Marchant, Baltimore; i. Collins Lee,
Baltimore; A. NJ; Jens. a, H. Chicago:
s. ", Napier. Alabama; o. 3. White,
Richmond; Is. J, Mckay, Tampa. Fla;
G. Herbert Wash. Jr., Philadelphia. Pa;
NJ. g. Iiarrcll, Nashville, Tenn. II, II.
Wilson. Jr, Richmond; Malcolm A, Coles,
P.chmond; G. S. McNulty, w, V. Collins,
II. w. Jester, University of Virginia.:
Frank Canpf, University of Virginia;
] g, Miller; John H. Edwards, 1Inlyer-
slty of Virginia: w. o. Swallow; John G
White; s. ID, Price; Leroy S. Edwards,
Richmond; John j, Cary; 3. a. Lewis;
FREQ II, CarrIco; =. West Tabb, New
port News; Edwin r., Wood; Thomas II.
sartor; Reuben II, Broaddus, Richmond;
Alfred a, Starblrd. United States army.
Or. Strange Welcomes.
Mr, Chestcrman was particularly happy
In his opening remarks, lie was also brief
faying In conclusion that he was going 10
let tho visitors talk, and that when Yir-
Ritian lnt others do the taking 1t was a
sure sign the Others stood ace high
in his estimation lie presented but one
KIchnonder, Or. Robert Strange, rector
OF st, Pauls Church, who delivered an
admirable address Of welcome. Properly
brief, the talk was a delightful bit OF
| after dinner specch-making.
When he had concluded. Mr.. George r.
| Bsgby proposed three cheers OF "old
! Lambda." pr. srangcs chapter. They
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
The Hoopskirt Spectre.

Certain Paris fashion writers are nAks
Ing desperate attempts to resurrect the
hoopslsirt Tho lnodistcs Of Ruo de 10
Paix declare that they Will lend them'
selves to no such style. Nevertheless -
has been proved time and time again
that fantasy alone rules fashion.
Hoopskirts were not very manageable.
but women with the sedentary habits of
forty years ago got along with them
easily enough. How would 1t be to-day,
when the strenuous life is much femlntna
as 1t Ia masculine?
II the fatal decree should be issued
from Paris perhaps the American women
Viii be as sensible and strong minded az
was the Princess Of Wales. who always
an enthusiastic sportswoman, refused 10
adopt tho fashion and condemned such .
costume as out OF keeping with modern
la bits. lls.l
At the time 1t was said the Princess -.
fused to wear the style because 1t wau
French. AS a matter Of fact this greatest
l,orror In fashions history originated IN
England, Queen Victoria, In the b0's. wofe
high bolts reaching to her knees, The
ladies at court Wishing to assert thew
loyalty In following Her Majestys tad,
Invented a costume to show their boots.
They wore their gowns. raised WIN
cords, over a pettIcoat OF red flannel,
This petticoat tapped against theiH
ankles, and proved SO awkward that they
evolved an outerskirt, with whalebones
run about the edges to some depth. This
stood out all around them. and While noe
touching their ankles still showed them.
The full grown hoop skirt succeeded
this, Nine. de Aletternich saw them IN
England, and wore them. and all Paris
followed her lead
Now Paris Is again recalling them "a
us, Though there are some women who
will wear anything that fashion decrees,
no matter how unbecoming Or uncom-
Portable 1t may be, still there are 40 many
women with common sense and good tatts
In the world It hardly seems probable
that the style will succeed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02

pAW-PA'W||||
II; !! J

Captain Churles a. DcArnnud, WASH
iington., u. G., the man Of whom Pres
ident Lincoln snid Congress and tho
nation owes Captain DeArnnud n debt
of gratitude for his services to Gen.
Grant" and whose damage suit for
S2oo. 900 against Gen. Farnswortll has
attracted siich wide attention, says: II
was a great sufferer from vertigo and
could hardly walk. * Grand Army COM
rade induced mo to try pnw-Paw, and
tho results have been marvellous. desre
4 to thank YOU In behalf OF all sufferers for
the good you arc DOING
tSigned CIIAS. ~. DE ARNAUD.
ID l want every weak and debilitated per-
son to give Pnw-Pnw' a trial. 81
! want every. doctor carefully to test
this remedy md then honestly tell tho
public the results.
I want every clergyman. when lie feels
exhausted, to take Paw Paw and then tell
his friends what he thinks Of It.
Sold by, all druggists. Large bottles 81.
tInw-Paw Laxative Pills, 35c. bottle.
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Reply Not Provocative.
INV Associated Pre-

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-The German govern
ment has been informed that Kusslas
that It Is sincerely intended to satisfy
Jnran. The aroused state Of Japanese
prLlic opinion is fully recognized here,
but Chancellor Won Buelow and tho
foreign Office do not believe that war -
within the probabilities, and this view,
thu Associated Press learns, has been
Communicated to the representatives OF
the powers In Berlin,
nol,noed, was sent to Japan yesterday,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
Banquet OF First Class.

Especial TO The Times, plspatchj
LEXINGTON, VA Jan l.--Ths first
class of the Virginia Military Institute
held their New Ycar'a banquet at Hotel
Lexington last night. There were sixty
covers lftd and the occasion vas one
filled With wit and hutnor goon cheer
and cXcellIas tsCeeches, Il delightful menu
and captivating music.
tfha banquet concluded with the singing
81 class SONGS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
ATTITUDE CHANGING,
Russia Being Adversely 1nflu-
enced by Japan's Attitude,

\ PARIS Jan, l,-It has bseIl
known here for the last few
Savs that Russia's attitude has been
Changing, as a result Of tho bellcosea
nolicy which Japan Is pursuing. and that
Russia Is, dislnclined to make the concest
t. asserted had Japan adopted q more
n 1s ella tory course; 1t is reiterated that
II there Is any breaking of Of relations,
Japal, not Russia, will take the initial
The informal ion Of the Japanese minis
t,r in Londou, therefore, IS In line gen-
elally with that which the diplomatic
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
J, For a New Hospital.
10 The Times. 11lspatch.

Especial to The Tlmes-1JspatcIE
d GREENSBORO. NJ. G., Jan. 1.-THE -:
Vincent Hospital Assoc! lion VII at once e..
Charles L. Scott last night received
from Mr.. WILLIAM G. keley.
superln tendcnt OF construction for thn, a.
Tuesday to commence operations lha
hospital will BIO built after the latest an
proved style OF hospital architectnrc:. u
Will contain 100 beds, and will cost from
SCI, zoo to $4,000 for. the. superstructurc; II
IL Intended to make 1T ono OF the best
hospltals south OF Baltimore.
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Want a Dispensary,

Especial to Tie 'T1mes-DIspatc11J
A SCOTvTSYJ,LE VA. January 1.--Much
interest Is taken and an active .moys'
sary at this place. Some Of the best cit,
liens are taking hold OF the matter. and
intend pushing It through, They have
Considered The subject from every point
of view, andt hink q dispensary probably
more to be desired than local opt1oh, ,n
tn nay the town sergeant. Otherwise the
town would have to be taxed twice as
much. .1lflf esaailtla.E tas.t It5ft
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
ARRIVAL HERALDED.
Bridal Couples Baggage Told o.
Their Coming.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
GREENSBORO. N. C., Jan. l,-Mr.
Thomas Meade and bride; who were MAJ I,s
night at the Guilford. going on a Southern.
erH tour. Their baggage announced 1 tn1lr
arrival and their situation tor ne t dnans
and three COW bells tangled as the bas-
gage horses logged up tho street,
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trousers.
M1Sha;5i;{zl:33M
MEN & BOYS oUTFITTERs

worked pulling people out Of the choked
exits until it was useless to stay any
longer
With the arrest Of AfcA1ullen the police
believe they have the last important Wit
ness among the theatre employees who are
essential to a complete inquiry at the
coroncr's inquiry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
A Surprise Marriage.

1SpeCiaI 70 TIC Observation-Disclosures -
GREENSBORO, N. O., Jan. In We Y,
ogbITn ,ss PsIG Mms eJohn nHa,as 81 sum.
new, ali cid surprised their5 friends by set,
Ting married as a flttlns be canning Ct ~ ~
New the cere11ony teaHtE Tie ihe
s 81 at the home Of Mr., s. p, lIuos0as 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
Colonel Berkeley Here.

Among The well known visitors In The
city is Colonel Landon g, Berkeley, Jr,
ono Of the leading members Of the Dam
vlle bar. Colonel Berkeley Is the guest
of his brother. Captain r. M. Berkeley,
at The Powhatan, and will DO ~ the city
Richmond. whore he has many warm
friends Colonel Berkeley stated last
nigh, that his visit here was ipurely a
social one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
Progressive Results ST 1903.

The following cheerful telegram received this n1ortt
ing by Messr Howard Swineord s. Son. general agents Of
the Equitable Life Assurance Society Of the United States
56l
o
Rohmond
on ssventyto ors potcyhdsrs thirty
polcyhors, paid by
"Happy New Year 70 a.
8's e.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-02
RAILROADS. AND
RAILROAD MEN

General Mana ger G.. II. Ackcrt, OF tho
Southern Railway, has sent out ciTcu-
lar announcing that Mr.. 8. J. Collins. gen
cral superintendent of the eastern dis
trict. having resigned, Mr.. G. S. McAlanus
has been appointed general superinien-
dent OF the eastern and western districts,
with office at Greensboro, n. :. The 2 p
polntment was effective January 1901,
At the general Offices of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway It Is stated that no O.
Termination has yet been reached in tho
matter OF the contemplated removal Of
tl,c Offices from this city to Clifton Forge 4
or elsewhere. The matter will probably
DO taken up by the directors some time
soon. but no time has been set for con-
sidcring tho project
Mr.. I. r. Preston has been appointed
commercial agent Of the Rock Island
system at New Orleans In place OF Mr..
C. II. Eggleston. who has ben transferred
to this city, where he will represent the
ga mo line together with the Choctaw,
Oklahoma and Gulf.
The Big Four Railway, OF which Mr.. NJ.
r. Ingalls, is president. has placed an Or
der with the Pullman Car Company Tor
forty passenger coaches for service on
that road.