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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
MECHANICAL ARTS.
Federal Government Sends Virginia Some
Money.

Federal Government Sends Virginia Some
Money.
Fifteen thousand dollars has been received
Nv state Treasurer A. W. Hannah from the
Federal Government for the Blacksourg
College aud Hampton Normal School. This
money is Virginia's share under an act
passed by Congress, approved August 30,
isoO. This law provides for an annual ap-
preparation arising from the SAFE OF puol!c
lands for the endowment and maintenance
OF colleges for the benefit OF agriculture and
mechanical arts. ....
The ACT appropriates "the sum Of $4,000
TOR the wear ending June 80, 1890, an annual
increase OF the amount OF such appropfla-
fion thereafter for ten years by an addition
AT sum OF one thousand dollars over the pre-
cediug year. aud the annual amount to be
maid thereafter 20 each State and Territory
shall be $4,000, TO be applied only 10 In.
struotion in agriculture, the mechanic arts"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14

STAMPED TIDES, &c.
large size, new designs.)
STAMPED SPLAsHES, Zoe.
(all new designs.)
STAMPED BUFFET SCARFS, DC.
two yards long,
STAMPED TRAY-COYERS, 2jc.
dine damask linen.)
STAMPED TRAY-COyERS, 33c.
exquisite drawn work.
FINE LINEN TRAY-COYERS, SOC.
(hemstiched or dra Sn work.
FINE CARVING CLOTHS.
lhemstlched OF drawn work.
.MMe. 4 Rkooa3.
Store FiIling Specials !
Handsome Hare MlfS SOC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
HOLLYWOOD Association.

\ called meeting of the Ladies' Holly
" cd Memorial Association was held yes
L yday at o'clock in the pailors of the
Y Dung Mems Christian Association.
The meeting was called 10 order by the
president and the object OF the call stated.
The Ways and Means Committee, OF
which Mrs. j. Is. Pace is president, was In
structed % make arrangements for dra-
matte production 10 be given at the Mozart
Academy Of Music on the night Of the 9th
of January. This will undoubtedly be a
success, and will more than likely prove 10
be the society event Of the season.
There will probably be called meeting
OF the association in the furtherance OF
their plans beteewn now and January 18th,
which Is the time for the next regular meet
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
,odspend.nt order Heptasophs.

Virginia Couclaye, No. 1913, Independent
Order Heptae0phs. elected the following Of
ficers last Friday night;
4. w. Roseue, archOn; william Christian,
provost; J. II. Knots, secretaryi Ii. W,
Thompson, treasurer; W. NJ. Wrenn, pre-
late. r. \. Carson, inspector; William
stepnens. warden; Y. NJ. WOon, sentinel;
Judge ;. Il. Witt, j. ;. Parrish, Peter
Stumpf. trustees. .,.-..,
representative to the Superior Conclave,
which meets in New York neX1 April.
After the cOnclaye adjourned collation.
was partaken Of at sanger Halle, and an
ENJOYABLE time spent. This Is growing
order. il now numbering seventy-hve mem
beers. and applications for membership are
received at each meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
IN THE COUR rs.
Prize- Fighters Put Under Bond-ChiIu-
Beaten Fined.

police CouJt.-The case against Mr.. A.
q. East. the lawyer who was arrested yes
terday on the charge Of obtaining money
under false pretenses, was before the Police
Court Yesterday morning. There was no
evidence to Justify the arrest, and the case
was dismissed.
Edward Hurley and earle Lyons were
charged with being about TO engage III
prize-6ght, the particulars OF when WeIe
rpnhIi.hed in THE TINES. Each of the men
we're placed under bond to the amount OF
800. IT,, .
scott King was charged with being a
fnpltiye from Justice from New vent county:
lie was sent TO iail 10 await the action OF
The authorities of that county.
Maggie Norton (cOlored) was fined $lOahd
spnf to iail for four months, for beating nef
f0ur-year-Old child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
Washington Chapter.

The following officers were elected at a
meeting of Washington Chapter, No: A.,
Progressive Endowment Guild OF america,
10 serve during the year 1891 Governor
+. &. Wallace; Nice-Governor. W. Is. Wels-
iger; Secretary, ;. b. Brady; Treasurer, Il.
a. Jacob; Chaplain, jackson Guy; Warden,
+. =. Campbell. Trustees Samuel Reyes
ter, William W. Archer, George Is; NC
Adams. Medical Examiner, DR.. r.. f.
Franklin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
signal Adopted.

The numerous stockholders Of the Uni
niyersal Electric Railway Signal Company
viii doubtless be pleased TO know that the
Baltimore and Ohio system have contract
ed 10 adopt their signal, after long and
careful examination Of its merits. Mr.. W.
C..Walter, the inventor. is now dead, bet
his family will derive "A substantial benent
from his genius. Mr.. James X. Branch,
the secretary and treasurer Of the company,
has just returned from the trip North. dur
Ing which he completed the agreement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
Donation Party and Service.

The members OF the three Disciples con.
gregations Of this city are requested 10 send
contributions of groceries, provisions, and
clothing TO their respective churches on
Thursday and Friday, December 18th and
18th, where they are to be received by com.
mittees and distributed among the poor OF
these churches.
On Friday night, December 10Th, union
thanh. offering services are TO be held at
the Seventh-Street Christian church, and
to which the public is cordially invited
For this occasion n programme consisting
of music. recRations, and an address has
been arranged.and an Offering will be made
for charitable purposes. 4 hasty response
is requested SO that the needy may spend a
happy Christmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
AFATAl ACCIDENT.
A New York Express Train Kills -Four
Persons and Injuries Others.


PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Dec. ia special
from Bristol, Pa, says: A terrible accident
occurred at the Mill street crossing this
afternoon, by which four persons were
killed and one seriously hurt. The accident
was caused by the safety gates at the cross
ing being raised just before the New YORK
west-bound express was due. A number OF
persons were waiting for freight train to
pass, and as soon as the gates were
raised started to cross. a wagon
in which were five persons also attempted
to cross. The express train, which was
running at full speed, struck the wagon,
instantly killing Neil Mcllvaine, Joseph
Hussey and Hugh Dever, and John Nell
yaine received such severe injuries that he
will die. Joseph johnson. who was cross
ing the track on foot, was also struck and
instantly killed. John McGee, who was at
the wagon, was seriously though not fatal
" injured. The gate-keeper says he did
not hear the bell on the express. lie Will
probably be arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14

WALKER-Died. at her residence, lO1
east Grace street. December IAN, az
O'Clock A. NJ, JOSEPHINE IRVING COLI e
MAN, wife Of William James walker, IN Inc
twenty-third year of her age.
Funeral from 81. James church on MON
DAY, December II. 1890, at II O'Clock,
DRINARD.-Died, at his residence. No. %
south Cherry street, at 1918 O'Clock, Deem
Der IL. 1890, SIMON DkINARD, In the six
ty-ffth year Of his gee
WOODSON.-Died.d III the residence OF DR..
] H. Il. Mcdowell. Reagan Falls county.
Tex, December g, 1890. WILLIAM KEN
NEDY WOODsON, late Of Hanover county,
Va; aged about fOrty-nine years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
A serious Landslide.

CLEVELAND. o.. Dec. l3.-The works Of
the Zero Ice Machine Company and the
Ohio Planter Company, located on the lake
shore near Kirkland street, suddenly slid
into the lake last night. The land on which
the buildings were built is underlaid with
quick-sand, which is frequently carried out
by springs. The premises thus destroyed
covered half an acre, and the loss Of land
and buildings IL about $4,000. The land
slide threatens the Lake Shore tracks, which
are closely guarded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
Death of Mr.. Waller.

Mrs. James W. Walker died at2Oc this
morning at her residence, l07 east Grace
street. after long illness. Mira. Walker
was the only daughter of the late DIR: X. 1.
c ,leman. Her friends are many and great
must De their grief when the sad news
comes that life so bright and with. SO
mucn 10 live Tor should be ended so SOON
Mrs. Walker was in her iwenty-third year
she leaves a lovely boy not two years Old
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
The Gnlden Chain.

Friday night. Deputy supreme. Com
mander c. !. Bargamin duly Installed the
following officers Of Anchor Lodge for the
ensuing term: James I. Simmons, past
commander; II. c. Robertson, commander
j. +. Wilkinson, vice commander; Albert
With. assistant commander; G. Y. Barga-
min nrelate: r. :. Denny, secretary; James
X. Shepperd. collector; W. c. Graham,
treasurer; W. II. Barratt, guide; r. +. Cox,
Guardian: p. G.. A. Sucker, sentry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
Great Commotion-Little Fire.

An alarm of fire was turned in yester-
day afternoon at 3 O'Clock from Box 81, cor
ner Fourteenth and Main streets. Every
body thought there would be big tre, and
AS a consequence the scene was visited in
few moments by hundreds. The occasion
was the burning Of some papers IN the
fourth story of Taylor d BOlling's store, and
was put out before the department arrived
The damage was trl1ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
Governor Mckinney Refuses.

Governor Mckinney yesterday refused TO
pardon II. o. ScOot, who was convicted
three wears ago IN the county OF Warwick
for maliciously cutting an officer in the dis
charge Of his du'y, and sentenced TO three
years in the penitentiasy.
The Governor also refused 10 remove the
political disabilities of Ben Brown (colored) },
who was convicted in the Police Court Of
petit larceny In 1850, and sentenced 10
twenty stripes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
The nnvIer of Richmond.

Perhaps the most important factor during
the-C Christmas holidays is pure and delicious
confectioneries. In purchasing acceptable
candy specialties one must 20 where IL II
made by competent and experienced manu-
tacturers What Huyler Is 10 New ork.
Sheetz. the reliable coniecuOner' at llO
north Ninth street, is tn Richmond. In an
other column Mr.. Sheetz offers fresh ana
pure candy specialties, which is made IN
the room where they are sold, and every clt'
zen Of Richmond would do well to call and
somulQ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
MARRIAGE CELLS.
co,aneI Mare, Miss Easter-Miss rem
horton, Mr. Patton.


colonel l.. Il. W. Marye will marry MISS
Rosa Is. Easter Wednesday, December Inh'
NJ O'Clock in the morning. The ceremony
will take place at the Eastyilie Episcopal
church in northampton county, ana VIII uo
of considerable interest 10 the friends Oh .nS
couple. Governor Mckinney ana stan wiz III
attend. and the ceremony will be periormed
bv the brides latter. Rev. George W. Ea =
Ter. rector OF the church. Colonel MaIye u
promising and popular young LAWYER
and the bride is considered very at,rae-
live Young lady. The couple VIII mahe
heir home in Ashland. where the groom
now resides. ,a Mr.
{ Gorge Tazewel Patton were marfleu ~ ~
bakersfield. California, on Decemoer 9.n
last. Mr.. Patton is son OF tOionei Jon',
NJ Patton. AT one time a leading member OF
fbe Richmond bar, but now resident OF
florence. Ala. Miss Pemberton ~ niece
~ Captain John Il. Macmurdo, OF ashland
rbeir future home will be IN Florence,
where the groom is connected win a urn OF
civil engineers. The couple nave many
friends In Richmond who wish them ever!
happiness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14

LLlSON.-Married. on Wednes-
day, December 10, 1890 at Trinity church,
New York city, by Rev. y. steele MISS
MINNIE CLEMENS JONES, Of Easton, Pa,
10 Mr.. JAMES ". ALLISON, OF Richmond
Va,
POWERS-W ARREN Married, on NO
vember %, 1890. at the BacOn's-Castle Bap-
isl church. by Rev. W. l.. Richards, Mr..
ROBERT LEE POWERS 10 VI 50 NJ. JESSIE
WARREN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
p,.acbine I'm Kentucky.

Rev. W. C. Waggener, who was for long
time pastor of the Laurel-Street Methodist
church and well known in Richmond, Is
holding series Of remarkably successlul
revival services at OwensbOro, Ky. DuHng
the last conference year Mr.. NagSener
abOred m the Gloucester district anu
while there go persons were converted I'M
der his preaching. lie is now en- route to
Idaho. where be Is sent in the interest Ol
evangelical work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
secondhand Piano Bargains,

Upright Fisher Pianos.
I Steinway Upright.
/ Hardman Upright.
Stone Upright.
| knabe Upright.
Upright Piano only $50. several
souare pianos from $50 10 $500. All instru-
ments i'm good order and al low prices.
WALTER ID. MOSES Co.,
1908 Main street, opposite p0stolhce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
ST. James Church.

The ladies' of St. James Church Sewing
Society will hold their annual sale OF useful
and fancy articles in the lecture room oithe
church on Tuesday, December 10Th, from
II A. NJ. tot p. NJ. The proceeds OF the
sale are TO be given TO diocesan missions,
and the ladies hope that st. James congre-
CATION and all Episcopalians will bear
them in mind when looking for Christmas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
STORYTELLING Specials !
Stamped 4idlGS Only &c.

Pretty hard to talk a small-priced
thing into magnitude, but has it ever oc-
CURED to you, good housewives, that
il : the little things that cost the most
in the long rum The dropping of
needless nickel every day for q year
may break up house; the keeping of
it may open the gate to fortune. In the
small things. therefore. which are es
sential to every home we have aimed to
reduce their small cost so much smaller
that it seems like going out on the
street and getting them tor nothing.
In the line Of Stamped Linens and
kindred stuff we submit herewith
few cut prices that must catch
buyers:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
CARY-sTREeT eNGlNe-HoUsE.
rn,. New EstabIishment Nearly Finished

rht. New Establishment Nearly
An ornamental addition to our city ana
a valuable asset TO the town is the new ana
model engine-house just being finished Cd
Gary street. between Ninth and Ientb' anu
niaced i'm service as Engine Company NO,
The house was designed by the Chlel
Engineer. assisted 10y the superintendent OF
Fire Alarm, aud contains the latest con-
=, niences and mechanical features re-
onired in this fre.fghtng age. rms com
many has been equipped with the nost
powerful fire engine i'm the city ana are
turther supplied with the new iOur-Wheei
nose wagon, all Of which are ihos'
essential. as they will be called upon 70
,rotect the heaviest and most valuable
property. A large eight.1undredd-pound
hcll will be placed in the bellry, and people
in that part OF the city will know the loca,
lion Of fres for the first time by the souhu
of a bell. A year ago this company ran
what was called the spool cotton mana
reel of the most primitive pattern-lh a
rented room on Tenth street, at a rental OF
live hundred dollars a year. Monday lhey
start a full equipped engine company ana
the CITY Council has never been asked 10
increase the departments appropriation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
CAPITOL Xisltors.

Amour tbe visitors at the Capitol yester-
day were kessrs. Is. =. Elliott, clerk,
Floyd county; W, j. whitehurst, Common
.xeaith's attorney, Princess Anne; james
A. Fields, Commonwealth attorney, War
wick: John Is. Williams, treasurer, North
amptop; III. c. Britain. clerk, Prince George;
DIR. Richard A. Wise, Williamsburg, aud
S;ens Dor ]. W. q. Blackstone, Accomac.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
Coal Mine Caye-In.

WlLKEsBARRE, PA, Dec. IA caye-in
which affected about twenty acres occurred
to-day in the Hoendeck mine, operated by
the Delaware and Hudson Coal Company,
1t is not known at this time how serious the
working OF the mine will be affected by the
caye-in. The miners are removing their
tools,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
The Rand of Hope.

4 branch of the Temperance Band Of
Hope has been organized at the Washing
tou.Street Methodist church by Mrs. Alien,
slate organizer. She was assisted by MIS-.
John T. Rogers and others. and Mrs. Joseph
r. Gin was elected president, and Miss
Spencor president of the Juvenile branch.
The band will meet at the church every
FRIDAY afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
Lrs,ar. ON Digestion.

DIR. Lewis c. Bosher. yesterday afternoon,
gave an interesting lecture at the Medical
College 20 the colored school teachers OF
Richmond. IL was one OF the course on
physiology. the subject yesterday being
digestion" The white teachers are given
she same lectures on Wednesday after
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
uaa.,txered ste-,ae.s.

Messages addressed TO the following were
received at the Western Union Telegraph
once duriag last week. but were not de-
liyered: w. ii. Lynn, X. b. Atkinson, ii.
n. Merhan, j. Y. Casey, r. A. Wilke,
Francis Murphy (threeb IL. 4. Parker,
agent Bansac Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
mAKISE IETELLIGENoE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. Drc. II, 1870.
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have induced the artist, Mr.. Goodwin,
to allow his painting 10 remain lew DAYS
longer in Richmond, and take this oTpor-
tunity of especially inviting my friends To
call and enjoy viewing il.
MANLY b. RAMOS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
.,,,ra = rgoAps-cou,inusd.

u,e, ,al,able. The Muffs we men,
ton are new Muffs in all the most
fashionable fancies. Muhs ior misses
and children as well as Nuns Ior Iaaies'
and at proportiopately low prices
Canes also come under this Xmas oifer-
ING. Astrakhan-C Cloth Capes. Hare
Canes. Astrakhan.Fur Capes, Real AS
trakhan Capes. French-Beaver Capes.
See how these Muffs and Cepes come
under the wire.
GOOD HARE MUFFs, soc.
FINEST HARE MUFFs, Csc.
FINEST MUFFs,sl.
(satin-lined. worth sl.25)
FINEST CoNY MUFFs,si
(satin-lined. worth sl.50)
FINE AsTRAKHAN CLOTH MOffs'
$l.25.
(satIn-lined real stylish.)
FINEST AsTRAKHAN CLOTH MUFFs,
slGJ.
IAN unapproachable bargain
REAL AsTRAKHAN FUR MUFFs, 50.
such fur bargains fairly fy.)
FINEST CHINA SEAL MCFFs, Won
"a nun that sells on sight
AsTRAKHAN CLOTH CAPEs, Won
10 fine imitation OF the real fur.)
FINE HARE CAPEs, s..
perfect beauties)
REAL AsTRAKHAN FUR CAPEs, $40.
Cthese are worth sl3)
FINEST REAL ASTRAKHAN CAPEs, SO.
their betters are not this side s2O)
FINEST FRENCH BEAVER CAPES, $lV'
this isan exceedingly stylish wrap
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14

There are Mufs
and Mufs Mufs
that are Mufs and
1luffs that are
vaga Diufs. The
Muffs we are of
fering for Xmas
Specials are mag
niicent Mufs-
Hare Mufs. Lynx
Mufs, Cony Mufs.
Astrakhan Cloth
Mufs. Astrakhan-
Fur Mufs, and
Seal Mufs; and the
prices we ask for
the best are lower
than inferior Mufs
sell for. 1t isn't the
quality of the
Mufs 20 much as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14

sun rises .......a...7:19 Moon sets 1877 p. NJ.
sun sets............4 81 DaN ; length. on. 32m.
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MILLER 9 RHoAps-oon,inusd.


than ever shall be 10 equalize and dis
tribute the trade through .very depart
mept. Hence we make extraordinary
inducements in Notions. SILK Handker-
chiefs and Muffiers. Silver and Gold
Headed UMBRELLAS. Toilet Cases, Mani
cure Sets. Plush Albums, Fancy Sus.
renders. Fancy Night Robes, &c. and
to hold the least presentable thing for
Xmas present lbut jolly good friend
for foot-comfor,) up TO the standard oil
eagerly sought-afters: we We cut .nou
eand nsir of Ladies' Extra-Fine 30 cent
Tast. Black Hose-double heel and toe
TO "a quarter" That's the ticket. A
quarter for a half Bear in mind these
are Hermsdorf's famous dyes. in sizes
0 to 81. and if you buy them under half
a dollar anywhere bring them back ana
get YOUR money. Our price is 20 cents
that's all
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eclltive
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14

things
of goods
substantial
esssu suitable
to g
HAT supply ami in this department
So would It's height
RIBBONSuabe and the
CAPE CLOAK JACKET amot
Ladies' Misses Children We have just
CASHMERE CLOAKS and IN
SHORT CHILDREN larger than usually seen
Mothers wish little h
this stock
HANDKERHIEFS These especially
pirate for Christmas presents Handkerchief with embroidered corners
caoed
hard please In GENTLEhtN
linen
.oc
HANDKERCHIEFS black all styles anu
prices.
WISH YOU TO REMEMBER THAT WITH EVENT
WORTH AND UPWARDS OF HOLIDAY GOOuo
AT OUR STORE PATRON CHARGE WITH
ALBUMS OF ENGRAVlNGS LAk" Lo'
OF WHICH WE HAVE SECURED THE EXCLUSIVE EDITION.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14

Among novelties showing Holiday Goods are
some equie LACE TOILETTE TIDES SACHEr BAGS MOUCHOR
be duplicated house In the city
inspection large consignment OF
and entirely different
theu sual stationary n boxes
BRIO BAC
VASES PITCHERS BISQUE HEADS description
The Egyptian beautiful and have to TO be
precaed by eshet over artistic work.
BEVIFD EDGE MIRRORS heavy - % and
MIRRORS, Upright Portable Mirrors for
JAPANESE BAMBOO FIRE variety
Novelties in INK STANDS WRITING DESKS THERMOM-
ETERS, WORK BOXES, &C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14

the
south
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MARRIAGES.

are not left. Take few shares Of Freder
icksburg Development COmpany's stock.
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WEATHER FORECAST.

- WAsHISGToS, ID. C., Dee. l3.-For
Virginia: Fair and warmer sunday
FAIR land Monday; southwesterly winds.
wv" North Carolina: Fair and war ef
!-Sunday and Monday; southeriy
winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
STORYTELLING SPECIALS!

& Il T. !: !: !: !.
N2IASas books are
the most prominent. Such an aggre
cation as ours is hard to find-not only
here. but anywhere. And our prices
put their finger on the nose of competi-
tion. This does not mean that Toys.
Dolls. Games. Building Blocks. Work
Boxes, Tool Chests, Horses, Sleds and
games Of all kinds are not here IN
but it means that Books,
the best companions of boyhoOd, are to
the front. We pick out few OF the
hundreds arranged on our book shelves
for Holiday presents and put these
prices on them:
OUTDOOR SPORTS FOR BOYS, 4Oc.
$50 pages, over 500 Illustrations
NOBLE LIVES AND BRAVE DEEDS, 33c.
G6O pages. beautifully illustrstsd.)
YOUNG FOLKS ANNUAL, soc.
five dollars worth OF information)
WORrHINGTON'S ANNUAL, 7jc.
(oyer 200 pages. lllustratsd.)
WIDE AWAKE ONLY Csc.
(oyer 400 pages, illustrated)
HISTORY OF ENGLAND, 4Oc.
with 100 illustrations
OVER THE SNOW, ONLY 2Oc.
REYNARD THE FOX, &c.
LITTLE BLOSSOM, ONLY nc.
with so illustratlons)
Miscellaneous BrlC-a-Brac.
PRETTY SEWING BASKETS CUT TO
DC.
USEFUL BASKETS CUT TO S71lc.
FANCY BASKETS CUT TO 65c.
LARGE sCRAP-BAsKETs CUT To 75c
FANCY BASKETS NOW Soc.
DOLLAR-FlFTY BASKETS NOW 81.
TwO-DOLLAR BASKETS NOW sl.6O
MNe. d Rkoaa.
STORYTELLING SPECIALS.
EIIRA-FINE 5Oc. HOSE ONLY 25c.
Dress Goods will surely be the big
drawers. but we must guard against Q
glut. There's such a thing AZ doing toe
much in one department and not enough
in another. Our aim this week, mors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-14
MISSES FAST-BLACk HOSE, 25c
1.-THE indestructible kind; double heels, toes
and knees
MISSES sec. FAST-BLACK HOSE, SIC.
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As we've said. we've arranged store
filters in every department from now
till Xmas eve. and our greatest effort
shall lie in controlling and satisfying
trade rather in drawing it. We shall
surely be packed-no matter how the
weather is. and if there be any comfort
in Christmas shopping at our stores II
will be by shopping in the mornings.
Ask for Transfer Cards: they u help
YOU. too. Mail orders, to be filled In
time, must reach us as early as possible.