The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-12-20


diamonds and icweIry OF all sorts, silver
ware. pearl opera-glasses,. and host OF
Other pretty things In the iewelry line that
you will have to see in order 10 properly
appreciate them.
d. CoLuNBus. BROAD STREET--Christo-
pher Columbus discovered America, but il
remained for ID. Columbus TO make new
and important discoveries in the art OF
making cakes that are perfectly delicious
and which melt In the mouth. He is also
foremost man In the list of those who
ideal in grapes, bananas, oranges, and
fruits Of all kinds. For the Christmas
holidays Columbus has laid In a fine stock
Of all sorts Of fireworks, candies, and con-
fections, and the small boy can soon ex-
change his change for something that will
amuse him and worry some one else il he
will call at Columbus's.
BRIGGs's BAKERY, 701 MAIN STREET.
Christmas cake 10 the young people l. one
Of the distinguishing features Of the occa-
sion. Take the por-crackers and the cake
out CT Christmas and II would be very
stale AFFAIR 10 the children. II i fixed
institution, however, and one that cannot
be shaken. In fact, II seems 10 grow.
Just look, for instance, st the variety OF
cakes that Mr.. Briggs advtrtises: there Is
pound. fruit, cream, ciiron-, sponge,
and jelly-cakc, poIInG-snow balls, sponge
snowballs. seotch-cakcs, angelfood. vino
cakes, and small cakes in endless numbers.
Besides the cakes Briggs has pastries OF
all kinds. pies OF every sort. and family
cakes nicely baked, iced. and ornamen.ed.
Will you have q cake!
c. II. PAGE, 10S BROAD sTEEET.-Ju-t
opposite the Richmond Theatre YOU cJn
find the Office and coal-yard Of Mr. c. II.
Page. He keeps constantly on hand an
thracite, Eas;bank Coalbpg splint, and all
other kinds OF coal. He also keel- a full
supply Of saved and split wood, which be
furnishes at short notice. Christmas is
almost here, and you must have 2 cheerful
fire. Besides, remember The poor, and ii
you arc able send some pooI soul who Is
unable to buy it 4 load Of wood Is 4 Christ
mas present. How happy il would make
them.
L. WAGNER, DRUG0IyT.-In addition 10
his fine stock Of drugs and medicines, Mr..
/ L. Wagner has on hand 4 great many
pretty goods that are highly suitable for
/ Christmas presents. His toilet and fancy
I good, will be sure 20 attract your aiteR-
ton. Call and sec bis stock and buy some
Of lis excellent preparation for the skin
and hands. II will prevent the hands from
chapping and improve the complexion.
He calls il the fragrant Cream OF A.
monds.r
Al. BCRr0RD & BROTHER, COEyER SE-
| COSD AND JACKSON STREETs.-" As cold ~
/ Christmas" i. saying that perhaps is -
old rs Christmas ITSELF At any rate, it
seems that about the time o. the festive oc-
casion the weather generally turns bitter
cold. and It makes 10 difference how many
pretty things you may have. or how many
/ luxuries You NAV hc surrounded with. il
y0u have not fuel and Gre yon will be in
/ 4 coalition TO acquire nothing IN the shape
/ OF pleasure. with the chances all In favor
OF tie pneumonia and a doctors bill. To
obviate this 20 to 4. /. Burford / Co..
corner Second and Jackson streets, and
/ 10y in 4 supply Of wood and coal. They
keep all sorts. aud I'll orders promptly.
TOLER & HOOPER.-The holly aDd the
mistlctoe have always been mentioned in
connection with the Christmas season. ard
/ that l. very pretty custom which makes
the introduction of flowers 1t Christmas a
part oI all festive or formal occasions.
| Mossrs. Toler Z: Hooper, adjoining the
Hollywood cemetery, ars PREPARED 70 iILF-
nish in abundance iap0nicas, rc=ebuds,
poinse.ta, bouyordai-. hellotropes, hya-
cinths. and ether nice flowers. They haze
2 telephone. and you can order lowors by
calling 80. 24S.
/ OwENs 4 MISoI, MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE
TIE POsT- T-OFFICE.-Thcse gentlemen. be-
+ sides keeping on hand Z full lire of drug
aud medicines. have also a tine assortment
/ q weddiug, bridal. and holiday good, 10
which they invite the attention of pur-
chaeers. II You are anXi0us 70 shine IN
| the aesthetic line, and feel an inclination 70
/ present some flicgd with specimen OF
your cultured taste. K would be in order
/ Tor Won 70 call at Owens K Minor. drug
store and examine their pretty stock OF
fancy articles. You will not regret the
/ trip.
". L. Cox, sl2 BROAD sTEEET.-' 'Ir.
/ Cox. Il is understood that you ere IN favor
/ II giving substantial Chrlstmas-giiis, and
/ that wi;n til, end IN view you propose T.
scl 70 such as desire TO make presents
something in the hape Of everyday nece--
stiles"
Yes. sir; walk this way. Here Is an
oil-stoye, there 4 fine nickel-phted stem
winding atmospheric lamp; also. pateat
lity-.cnt burners for ordinary lamrs-no
smoke. and perfect combustion without
/ chimney"
J This i about the way business i done II
/ CoX's. Call and see for yourself.
II. G.. FOnsTNANN. DRUGGl,T, 60 WEST
/ MAIN sTEEET.-Just opposite Monroe PARK
Won viii find Mr.. FOrsimann, and what !,
equally rs true. YOU will find In his store q
nice line OF holiday goods AZ moderate
/ prices. In order to save you the trouble
OF going and asking him whit he has, LET
the reader find ont in the following list 1:
f. Handsome toilet and odoT-cascs, powder
puff. pul-boXes. tOilct-bottles, fancy soaps,
/ Lubin'. extracts, hair-brushc refined gcla-
tine. pure spices, and all sorJs Of favor
ing. &C., &c. You are very welcome 70
thi> information. Now, 90 and see Mr..
( Fors;m0nn.
And now, Kind friends and gentle read
ers. we have ended our last chapter on
. Christmas-at least for this year-and you
will doubtless say. with the old Latin gram
mar. Salts est uaJoram," which, trans
lated into the yeEnacular Of the day, would
read, That's enough "chin.' 80 We close
here. with wish that YOU may each and
every one Of you spend happy and merry
Christmas, in keeping with the best teach
ings Of social and moral dccorum.
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SHiei.ic Of an Army officer.
4 telegram was received at the War De-
partment Monday morning stating that
/ Liertcnant-C Colonel George ". scbo.icid,
OF the sixth cavalry, shot himself dead AZ
Fort Apache. Arizona Territory. on the
morning OF the 18th instant, While 4;