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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
THE COLONIAL ASSEMBLY.
Contemplated Purchase of the Old row
dcr-House at Williamsburg.


The central committee Of the Association
for the Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities,
Of which association Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee is
president. is anxious 10 raise funds where
with 10 complete the purchase of the pow
der-house in Williamsburg. The history OF
this venerable and most interesting struc-
ture il can scarcely be necessary 10 give to
any Nirginian.
In furtherancc of this object it was deter
mined 10 call together a meeting OF such
representative women Of Richmond as was
pOssible. hoping that each one present would
interest her friends. In response to the IN
yiiation. there was a large gathering in the
parlors Of the Executive Mansion. After
having the object Of the meeting explained
bv one Of the central committee, these ladies
formed themselves into "a ball committee,
selected Mrs. Edward +. Crump, chairman;
Mrs. George y. Woodbridge, secretary. and
Mrs. John Rutherford, treasurer. The fol-
lowing ladies were made heads of COM
mittees. with instructions to get full corps
of workers 10 cooperate with them: Mrs.
pbilip HaNall. Mrs. T. NJ. Logan, Mrs. g..
y. Woodbridge, Mrs. Harry Tabb, Mrs. +.
NJ. Bovkin. Mrs. Alexander Cameron. and
Mrs. William Grant
There will be another meeting of the COM
mittee on January Sd, in the hall Of the
Young Mems Christian Association 10 per-
feet arrangements for the Colonial Assem-
bly, 10 be held at the Theatre in January.
There is every prospect Of this entertain
ment being complete success, and quite
1.-THE event. Of the New Year.
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Several winters ago woman was COM
ing out from a public building where the
heavy doors swung back and made cgress
somewhat difficult \ little urchin sprang
to the rescue, and. as she held open the
door, she said. Thank you" and passed
on.
"D'ye hear that" said the boy to a
companion standing near by him.
"No; what"
"Why. that lady said Thank ye' to the
likes o me-
Amused at the conversation, the lady
turned and said to the boy:
1T always pays 10 be polite, my boy;
remember that.
Years passed away. and last December,
when doing her Christmas shopping, this
same lady received exceptional courtesy
from "A clerk in Boston, which caused her
TO remark to n lady who was with her:
What great comfort to be civilly
treated once in a while. though ! don't
know that | blame the store clerks for
being rude during the holidays"
The young mans quick ear caught the
words. and he said
Pardon me. madame. but you gave
me my first lesson in politeness a few
years ago
The lady looked at him in amazement
while he related the little forgotten Incl
dent. and told her that the simple
Thank YOU" awakened his ambition to
he something i'm the world Tie went and
applied for situation as office boy in
the establishment where he WAS now an
honored and trusted clerk.
"Only two words, dropped into the
treasury OF a street conversation, but
they yielded returns most satisfactory
Tho Cougregationalisk
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r. J. Sullivan is somewhat Of a handbook
Ing tramp, who halls from Vermont. The
last day or two hc has had "A real good time.
ilemade the acquaintance OF Mr.. James
McDonouxh, who Keeps an undertaking
and livery establishment on Eight .enih
street between Main and Franklin. Repre-
scntine that he had $500 on deposit at the
Exchange Hotel. and that his wife had Just
died there. hc succeeded In borrowing s.
from Mr.. McDonough. Later he borrowed
- more. lie then contracted with Mr. Me-
DOnOugh Tor the finest cdsket nc had in his
establishment. and would be satisfied
with nothing but a chestnut wood
box in which 10 place the casket. The
value az the caskct was $21o. The chestnut
box had 70 b. made 10 order. Mr.. Melon
Ough drove sullivan up 10 the telegraph Office
where he paid for a telegram that sullivan
cent 70 Vermont about the corpse being for
warded. Later Mr.. McDOnough became
somewhat suspicious. and II did not take
long 10 lind 0ut that Sullivan was common
rascal trying 10 beat money out Of MELON
ough. The story oithe dead wife, and the
money AT the hotel Was all q myth. JUS
tice Crutchfieid sent sullivan 70 Jail yester-
Day fsr six months, the longest penalty al |
lowed ~ law.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

The case of John Mitchell (colored), who
badly beat last saturday night Grace Thorn
ton, which hnaliy resulted In her death,
will come up before the Police Court today.
The warrant under which Mitchell had
been held was one charging him with mis-.
demean0r. A warrant was issued yester-
day for Miichel's arrest on the charge OF
murder. II was served on him in Jail yes
terldy. The continued case Of John Sutlin.
the eleven-year-old boy who IL is charged
shot Mr.. X. III. Nj. Harrison, the druggist,
with a cat-rifle last Saturday afternoon.
will be heard to-day. The probabilities are
that Mr.. Harrison will be able 10 appear in
rnnrl
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Some Go and Others Enter.

yicis yesterday: George Harris (colOred).
received in July, lSS6, from Roanoke
county, to serve term Of five years for
burglary. Joseph Lewis. convicted in War
rem county in March, 1889, for horse steal
ing, and sentenced TO four years imprison-
meni. Alick Watson (colored). received
January 80, lSS2, 10 serve term of twenty
five years for rape. The pardons were
granted upon the certificate of DIR. J. {.
Watson, the Jail physician. who says that
the prisoners will die unless released.
The following convicts were received at
the penitentiaiy yesterday: Fleming Cline,
from Nythe county, two years for felony.
George Robertson, from Bedford county, five
years for hOusebreaking.
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ohs.rva,ion of II. John. Days.

The Masonic order observes two 81, Johns
davs-one on the 9th of December, ST.
John, the evangelist's day; and the other is
in June. st. John the Baptist's day. ON the
latter the installation Of the Grand Lodge
officers takes place. On the former several
of the lodges celebrate in various ways. In
Richmond the day is very generally OBJ
served. The Metropolitan Lodge, No. H..
will meet at st. Adams Hall and celebrate
the occasion in their usual manner. A feast
will begin and speeches be delivered.
The Commandery of It. Andrew will
meet at their hall and spread a supper
and indulge in their unique iolli-
fication. The Manchester Lodge. No.
IA, will have their usual 'possum supper,
and addresses will be made. Several other
DEMONSTRATION In mOde antiquity.
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THE UNREASONABLE WEATHER.
How II Affects Ohio and Pennsylvania

PrrTsBURG, PA, December 2o.-Ihe
Times tonight received reports from bis
correspondents in twenty-five counties OF
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
on the effect Of the unreasonable weather.
In several localities grass is growing as III
the spring. buds are bursting on trees. ana
winter wheat is so far advanced that farm
ers fear it will be ruined when a cold snap
comes. Fruit will undoubtedly be greatly
damaged. In Fayette county. this >taie'
butterflies are fitting around; IN COLUMBIA
county. o.. pear trees are i'm blossom.
The open winter has had disastrous eff
feet upon the general health. Typhoid
fever is on the increase in the Ohio Valley,
and a scourge Of pulmonary diseases is
sweeping Blair county, Penn. Business
depression is reported from everywhere,
and the business failures in stark county,
Ohio. are due TO bad weather.
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Manchester News.

The funeral of the late Miss Mary Bourne,
eldest daughter of the late Edward and
Annie Bourne, took place yesterday after
noon at o'clock from the Central Metho-
dist Church. The services were conducted
hy Rev. DIR. Il. L. Kerr, of the First Presby-
terrain Church. Richmond. The pall-bearers
were: Harry Calligan, John Adams, Alex
ander. McCuloch, Charles Woodal, Charles
Craig and Thomas Traylor.
The Hastings Court transacted some court
business yesterday. The Mayors Court had
nothing 10 do.
The announcement that horse had been
stolen from Mr.. W. l.. Gardens stable, in
rear of the Beattic block, several nights ago,
this paper published. Mr.. Garden offered a
reward for his recovery. but no trace of the
horse could be found. Yesterday afternoon
the animal returned TO its old quarters OF
its own accord.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
Personal Mention.

DIR. II. A. White, Of Washington and Lee
University. is in town visiting his father-in-
law, Judge Wexford. He will preach for
Dr. Fair sunday morning at Grace-tsreet
Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Michael Byrnes, an ex-jailer, was
thrown on car yesterday evening as il
swung around the curve at the corner of
Bank and Ninth streets. He was badly
bruised.
X. l.. Traylor has been elected yice-presi-
dent Of the Tennessee Midland Railway
Company, succeeding l.. G.. Leake, Jr., de-
ceased.
W. W. Hunter. treasurer Of Norfolk city.
+. Is. Parish, OF Albemarle, and ii. c. joy
ner were at the Capitol yesterday.
A mail wagon yesterday afternoon, going
at the rate Of ten miles an hour, ran into 4
horss and broke bic leg.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

NEW YORK, December 2O.-IwO bars OF
silver. each valued at $1,000 were lost from
q truck this afternoon, and up 20 late
hour tonight no trace Of them had been
found The bars were in transit from the
American Exchange National Bank. at Ce-
dar street and Broadway. 10 the Cunarl
steamship docks. Detectives are inyesti-
eating the matter. The lost bars were part
of 100000 shipment which was being
taken to the steamship Umbria. which Is 10
sail Tomorrow. The driver Of the truck
has been engaged in the work Of cariing
bullion for many years, aud is considered
entirely trustworthy.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

The Farmers Daughter" was produced at
the Grand last Wednesday night. twas one
OF the most wonderful plays We ever wit
messed. 1t was like tho peace II God, in that
IL passed all understanding. The farmers
daughter evidently made a mistake when she
adopted the stage as profession She should
have remained among her milk pans and pur-
sued tho even tenor OF her way upon the
farm. Adelaide Cherrie Is a magnificent
looking woman. with a voice strong enough
10 ditch train heplayed the adventures
anil murdered people who always insisted on
coming back to life In the next act. We ara
not aware what idea the author OF the play
had when lie wrote it, hut 10 reminds US
morc strongly OF miucs pie nightmare than
any thing c.ss.--Portmouth lO.) Times
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
Christmas Eve at the westmoreIand.

The directors of the Westmoreland Club
have invited the members TO be present in
the clubhouse on Christmas eve 10 ex-
change the compliments of the season, and
also to pay their respects TO the elegant
collation. that will be recognized as one Of
the best features Of the season. The saddle
Of Kentucky mutton at one end Of the table
and the platoon of cold opossums at the
other will be flanked with Lynhayen Bay
oysters and other allurins treats. The
"wassail bowl of the club will be filled TO
the brim with apple teddy. and the festive
season will be honored with a bowl of egg
nOg.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
SMYRNA rugs, Gatcly \ Haskell, 2o7 Z. Broad
A Letter from Rev. =. u. hawthorne "'
Atlanta. Ga.

Thousands Of my southern friends KNOW
what "A sufferer from catarrh have been.
six months ago. by the advice OF my phy-
sicians, | gave up the pastoraie. nave
used two bottles Of Kings Royal Germe-
teur.r and while | caWot say that am
completely cured. do affirm that 10 mas 80
far relieved me | experience no pam nor
discomfort.
feel it to be my duty 10 say also that the
effects Of this remedy upon my vie nave
been even more signal and wonderful. ohe
has been almost lifelong invalid rom
nervous headache. neuralgia and rhelma-
tsm. I'm a period Of thirty years she has
scarcely had a days exemption rom pam.
She has been using " Germeteur about two
months. 4 more complete transformation
have never witnessed. Every symptom
Of disease has disappeared. She appears TO
b. twenty years Younger, and Is happy and
plavfll rs "A healthy child. We have per
shaded many of our afflicted friends 10 take
the medicine. and the testimony of all OF
them is that il il "A great remedy.
j. b. HAWTHORNE.
Aff0nf0. G0.. JuiV ten, 1889.
For sale by all druggists.
Price. $3.50 per bottle.
OWENS a MINOR DRUG COMPANY,
Opposite P0st0iiice, Richmond, va.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. December 20
Theodore NJ. Bradley, an inmate of the sol
diers' Home. fell from third-story window
at the Home. broke his neck and died in
staHtly. The accident was Witnessed by
Communicated Alger. who was just
arriving 10 visit John A. Logan Post, made
no of veterans in the Home. Bradley was
under the influence Of liquor, and when the
first gun of the salute to Alger was fired.
he went to his room on the third floor.
opened the window, lost his balance and
fell ont
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

Nr. George KEENAN,, tie Siberian explorer
and expo-er. j. one OF the luo-t entertaining
conversati0nali.ts whom a person can meet.
lie is very uuassuning inau AID very mod
est. Some of bis most thrilling experiences
aill probably never be put IN print, or at
least NOT for number of years, for, strange
as It may seem. Mr.. KEENAN, hopes to again
visit Russia at the end Of TWO or three years.
lie hal very many narrow escapes from
death. and tine mental strain produced by
.hen was naturally very great. One Of
these, which has n05 been printed, occurred
once while Dc was in "a Nihilist's house. He
had papers with him which, if found, would
result in his being instantly shot.
He was informed that the officers were on
ais track. aud would arrive at this house
within five minutes. Russian officers are
very thorough when making search iof
ANYTHING OF this nature, and what 10 60 with
these paners was a most pertinent question.
But 10 thiul, was TO act, and taking upa hand
class upon the table be pried out the back
with bis kniie, hastily put the papers In the
frame and restored tho back 10 is place
inst rs the officers arrived. The search was
made. the glass raised from the table, but
the paucrs we're not found. This is but a
sample Of the many experiences Mr. KEENAN,
had in Siboria. de says that the horrors Of
tae prison system there in vogue cannot be
described N words so as 10 convey any accu-
rat. idea % the reader or hearer. -Philadel
phia North American.
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Insurance Officers TO Dine.

The Richmond branch of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company, their officers and
agents, will sit down to-day to their annual
Christmas dinner at the Clifton House
which is on Fourteenth street, i'm rear Of the
Ballard House. The dinner will be served
by the Kings Daughters, who have for
months been conducting lunch-room at
the Clifton House.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
y. j. f.indiey Acouitted.

In the United States Circuit Court yester.
day. Judge Robert Hughes presiding, +. J.
l.indley Wac acquitted OF the charge OF rob
bling the mails at Emporia, Va. The Dis
trict Attorney was assisted by Judge Bris-
tow. and Judges George L. Christian and L.
y. Yarrell represented The defense.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

SHAMOKIN, PENN. December 20.-Ihis
evening work was stopped at the Nelson
shaft and Buck Ridge collieries. owing TO
the dullness Of the coal trade. The collier
les now idle are the North >hamokin. Cam
eron. Nelson. Hickory Ridge, Hickory
swamp, Lancaster. Buck Ridge and Morris
Ridge. These mines employed about 700
men and boys. There is total lack Of
orders for anthracite coal.
Mine owners admit that the prospect for
trade is worse than for years past.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
CHICAGO POLICEMEN.
Abou, rwenty-nve Retired as Pensioners.

About Twenty Retired "a Pensioners
CHICAGO. December 20.-At a meeting OF
the board Of police pensioners to-day, Cap
tain Michael j. Setback was placed on the
pension list on halfpay. Setback acquired
worldwide fame in connection with the
trial of the Anarchists. lie was suspended
June 9Th of this year for his action. or
rather inactiOn. in the Cronn case. ,ubse-
qmenty he was stricken with paralysis In
the right arm. The certificate granting
Captain Setback his pension declares that
he was retired because Of disability. About
twenty-five other police officers were also
retired to-day and placed on the pension
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
Holiday Ii.tes.

The Richmond and DanyiIlc Railroad will
put on reduced rates nj all stations on rs
lines during the Christmas holidays. Tho
rate will be four cents per mile for The round.
trip. That is, two cents per mile Travelled.
Tickets will be sold from December 2l,t -
18th. inclusive, and again from D-comfer
3Otb 10 january LIST. 1900, inclusive, good in
return until January itb, 1880.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

An accident happened yesterday on the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, near
Chester, resulting in damage TO a number
of freight cars. \ freight train parted near
the middle, and few hundred yards Of the
rear half came down grade and crushed
into the first half. No one was hurt, but
several cars were more or less wrecked
Traffic was suspended for an hour and Il
half
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
Accident on the Norfolk and Western

LYNCHBURG, Va, December 2l.-The
third section of freight train No -, on the
Norfolk and Western Road, ran into section
No. OF the same train about 1890 o'clock
this morning, twenty miles west Of Lynch
burg. Up TO this hour (2:50 \. NJ no in
formation has been received as 10 whether
wreck
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
Carpets very cheap at 2o7 east Broad street


Watches. diamonds. silyerware, opera
glasses and spectaclos ] nave always re-
ceiyed a liberal portion Of the holiday trade,
and all need say is. that | am prepared to
meet any and all competition in prices.
You would do yourself Am injustice NOT %
see my large assortment Of the finest goods
made before purchasing.
\. +. JAIME.
Matchmaker
Ir.4,lfi-IaI ~ yoafs
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
oxspepsia and Liver Complaint.

Is no, worth the small price Of - cents
to free yourself OF every symptom of these
distressing complaints? Ifyou think s0 call
nj our store and get bottie OF ~riloh's Vital
izer. livery bottle has printed guarantee
good N will cost you nothing sold Boy kDic-
ker Brothers aud n. ". Sncilds q 20, corner
OF Finn and Marshall streets.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

NEW YORK, December 20.-The fog to-
day was so dense that the ferry-boats had 10
stop running. The Brooklyn bridge was
crowded in consequence. and a collision be-
tween two trains, caused a serious blockade
on the structure. There was several COLI
sions between crafts in the harbor and on
the rivers, but no serious damage was done.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
In the Courts.

Poiicc COut.-Richard Virgins color
ed. was charged with biting the finger OF
George A. Trent. In the absence of wit
nesses the case was continued until to-day.
Jerry Gatewood (colored), was charged
with beating Caroline Johnson and with
being disorderly in the public street. lie
was fined $40 and costs.
Circuit COnf.-The Circuit Court was
engaged all day yesterday hearing evidence
and argument in the suit Of Lynch against
Chailin. Some of the arguments were very
long, Mr.. Edgar Allan in closing for the
the defense consuming two hours and a
half. The case was given TO the jury at
$3.50 J.. NJ, and after being out two hours.
returned, stating that they were certain
they could not agree that night. The jury
were adjourned until o'clock this morning.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
Novelties in albums at Gately 4 lIaskclrs
who MiIlGetItg

The great Decker Bros. piano used al
the Gilmore Jubilee Concerts is now az
Uume. Minor n Co.'s. and can he bought
at reasonable price. Who will get this
suberb Instrument
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

Gilmore selected the great Decker Bros
Grand piano from Hume. Minor 60. for his
Jubilee Concerts. 10 is magnificent in-
.frumnnt.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
Advice 10 rotners.

Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup should al
WAYS be used wnen children are cutting
teeth. 10 relieves the little sufferer al once.
II produces natural. quiet sleep By relieving
the child from pain, and the little cheruh
awakes as "bright 40 IA button IL u very
pleasant To taste. IN soOihes the child. soit'
ems the gums. allays all pain, relieves wihd'
r..ulates the bowels, aud is the best known
remedy for diarfho 9, whether Arising rom
teething OF other c.Eses. Twenty. i've cents
a boffic rn.lh.Sa&M
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PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

Chancclv Couyf.-W. 4. Cheatwood to
Philip j. O'lIara, 20 pa ~ feet on north side
beverly street near Beach, $3.50; Nirgilia
". GOddin's trustees TO AlonZO NJ. Page,
l6 ZIP feet on east side Lester street near
Nicholson, $500; Daniel II. and John Maho-
ncy and their wives to Robert c. Carter and
William 4. Bowles, 2lH feet on north side
Floyd street near Plum. $500.
HeHric0 County.-Mary f., Ella c., and
Dariana Anderson to G.. b. Jones, .Jr., -
feet near eastern limits of Richmond, So. 80;
Henry Il. Tate TO J'riah +. Tate, 3 acres in
upper end of llenrico county, So; same TO
Missouri l.. Cauthorn's trustee, 5 acres in
pper end of IIenricO county. 81.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

DO YOU FEEL comfortable in o
ready-made O,cIcoatf DO you Ike to
walk along the street and feel that
people behind you are wondering what
kind Of an accident deformcd you
and dropped your eais down on your
shoulders.
But that's the way lots of men look
because of wearing readymadc over.
coats.
Let ms cut You one TO orier. AND
we will quickly show You the dnier
ence.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21

FOR Malaga grapes, Tangierine and India
river oranges, dates. iigs. prunes, bananas.
20 to Hickerson 4 Brothers., PA north fifth
.frppf
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n ilifsIg.D.

MARTIN HUFFMAN.- Marr 20. at Mar
sholl-,frcef Christian Cnurch, "Wednesday
evening. December 18th. bY /. Cutler. Nr.
BAHgHOLOMEW MARTIN aud Aiiss MAO
GLE O. HUFFMAN.
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Huyler's Candies in y rs and pound
packages for Christmas at Il. L. Christian &
Co.'S.
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Beautiful swinging lamps. Gatcly a Haskell


Az Acknowledged fact, 4. b. a.. is the
ONLY real blood purifier.