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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
LEES BIRTHDAY.
Exyressions Regarding Celebrating Its
Anniversary.


The committee appointed by Lee Camp TO
arrange a suitable programme for the cele-
bratlon Of General X. +. Lees birthday, on
the 10Th Of January, met at the rooms OF the
Richmond Bar Association yesterday even
ing at 8 o'clock.
Major Brander presided. stated the OBJ
ject OF the meeting. and then asked that
the gentlemen present would state their
views. Mayor Eliys)n said he thought a
street parade Of some Kind would serve as
an object lesson to impress 1t upon the
minds Of the rising generation as much AS
anything else, and that II the funds were
raised meeting at night would be good
idea.
General Anderson said he had not thought
much over the matter, but he believed there
would be no difficulty In getting the mill
tary 20 parade. The great trouble about
parades in Richmond, he thought, was that
there was never enough organizations IN
line. Civic societies could turn out, he
said, also, and then mt night he thought
there should be memorial meeting Of some
kind.
BE CAREFUL.
Colonel Jones said that they always had
TO be careful about asking the young men
in the military 10 turn out. He thought
the sentiment for parade was somewhat
diving out. but still he was OF the opinion
that nj this time all should turn out. lie
urged that If parade was agreed upon
the weather should have no effect.
Mr.. Dickerson suggested that civic So
cieties be invited to join the military in the
parade. lie said that as the Legislature
had made it legal holiday, II was, be
thought, the duty Of Richmond TO make
start.
Major Brander thought that it would be
best TO parade about ] O'Clock in the day,
90 out TO the monument, and then TO the
main hall Of the Exposition building, where
appropriate exercises could be held.
Colonel Jones thought it would be better
on account Of the winter season to parade
in the city and then 90 to the Mozart or
Theatre.
PLAN FORMULATED.
Mr.. Edward Crump read plan which ne
had formulated which was in accord with
the other suggestions. Mr.. Strauss thought
the public school children should be in the
parade.
Mr.. DickersOn offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
That the citizens called in conference by
| Committee of Lee Caup hea tily approve
the action OF the Camp in celebrating the
{ birthday Of General Lee, and recommend
| that oil business-hOuses close on that day ~
| L NJ, and that there be a military and
civic parade. and an address delivered by
some one 10 be selected by the Camp at some
public hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12

The Board Of Managers of the Sunday
school Union (colored) elected the follow.
ing officers last night: X. j. Bass, presi'
dent: r. b. Taylor, yice-president; f. A.
Washington, secretary: +. q. Pride, as
sistant secretary; n. Brown. treasurer
W. IL. Brooks, chaplain; I. ii. Hopkins
chorister: j. W. Berkeley, assistant choris'
ter: Maggie Robinson, organist; Bette l.
Svms. assistant Organist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
Among the Sick.

Senator William Lovenstein, who has
been atshome sick for several days, war
somewhat better yesterday.
Mr.. james Valentine. who has been quite
i'll, Is reported better.
Cadet George Woodbridge, who was
thrown from buggy some time ago, Is re-
ported worse. lie 10 suffering with brain
trouble,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
Richmond Musical Union.

This union has elected the following Of
ficers: President, ii. +. Laube; Nice-Pres-
ideut. Moses Stein; Secretary, j. Thomas
Pulling: Treasurer, August j. LESS; SER
geant-at-srms, II. NJ. Phillips; Trustees
q. A. ThilOw, j. &. Reinhardt, III. y. Ire
mer. Executive Committee: Richard Wag-
ner. George yoelker. William Wagner, lsa-
dorse Hirshberg, j. c. Dunlop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
.uow to cure All skin Diseases"

Simply apply 'Swayne's Ointment No
internal medicine required. Cures letter,
eczema, itch, all eruptions on the face
hands. nose, &c., leaving the skin clear,
white. and healthy. Its great healing and
curative powers are possessed by no other
remedy. ASK your druggist for swayne's
Ointment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
HOLIDAY GOODS,
1888 XMAS 1890

We wish TO call attention 10 our HAND
SOME DISPLAY Of GOODS suitable Tor The
season. consisting " Illustrated Books-sll
the standard authors, Photograph and Auto
graph Albums, Desk. Gold Pens. Opera Glasses
Lap Tablets. Inknands Portfolios. Their.
mometers. PLAQUES. Xmas Cards. Manicure
and Toilet Sets (oxidized), juvenile Books
Backgammon Boards. Pocket Books
Card Cases. Calendars. Work Baskets
Waste Baskets. Bisques. Bibles. Baptist.
Presbyterian and Methodist Hymn Books.
Prayer Books, and Hymnals. Dictionary
Holders and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
Mr.. Harry NJ. smiths Idea.

A business meeting of the Powhatan Clut
was held last night. Only routine matters
were attended 10. Mr.. Harry NJ. Smith, Jr.
however, gave notice that at the next meet
ing of the Club he would introduce a resolu
ton the effect that on the 4th of March mex
the Club 20 10 Washington In body, anC
escort into the House OF Representatives the
Virginia representatives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
Elder. and De.eous

Al the Grace Street Presbyterian church
congregation meeting Wednesday night
hessrs. b, q. Wherry, q. y. Cross and Ed
ward Gray were elected elders, and Messrs.
james W. Gordon, w. ). Constable, II. A.
Lancaster, Jr, and WV. Tribbett deacons.
Hey. DIR. Fair presided.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
Lee Camp Tonight.

There will be a very important meeting Of
Lee Camp tonight. Every member is urged
to be present, as important matters, the
nature of which have not yet been made
public, will be discussed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12

AT meeting Of the Board Of Directors OF
the Sloss Iron and Steel Company. Of
Birmingham, Ala, held in Richmond
Wednesday, President Thomas Seldom in
the the chair. General T. N. Logan was
elected member Of the Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
All Around the Year.

The daintiest of new calendars for 1891 i
that in sepia tints and cOlors, by J. Paulin,
Suntor, on heavy cards, gilt edge, will
silver tasses and chains. Boston, Lee
and ShepaTd,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
MEATHtR FORECAST.

= WARRINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 11.-FoI
I'm Virginia: Colder. fair weather on
fAlR Friday and saturday; northwesterly
winds.
- For North Carolina Continued
warmer fair weather during Friday
westerly winds; colder and fair on saturday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12

VA ANTED-A SETTLED COLORED
w Woman 10 do HOnse work Apply at
$3.50 north Eighth street. dell-2ts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12

ARRIVED.
steamship Richmond, Jenny, New York
merchandise; steamship Charlotte, Nickle
Baltimore, merchandise and passengers
steamer Elm City, Eaton, Walkerton, mer-
cnandise.
SAILED.
Steamship Richmond, Jenney, New York
merchandise; steamship DelcOmyn, foI
Client, cotton; steamship Charlotte, Nlckle
Baltimore, merchandise and passengers.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. DECEMBER IL
ARRIVED.
Steamship IrthingtOn, New Orleans; steam
ship Seclla, West Point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12

BY a typographical error in the advertise
ment of Saks Il Co., in yesterdays TINES,
the price OF eighteen reduced smoking
Jackets was made TO read 81 instead of So.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
COMMUNICATION CLOSED.
Grand Lodge of Virginia Masons Finish
Their work.

The Grand Lodge Of Masons were in SEES
sion again yesterday, which was their last
and busiest day. The days work be-
gan with a meeting at st. Alban' 5
Hall at IL o'clock yesterday morning,
and much business OF great importance TO
the craft was transacted. The proposition
TO limit the grand master to one term met
with very little favor. The resolution to
amend the law in the direction referred 10
was reported adversely from the committee,
and the committee was sustained
by large majority. The Grand Lodge
showed that it was too conservative body
10 make such radical change. The cleo
ton of Mr.. Frank A. Reed. of Alexandria,
to the office Of grand junior deacon seems
TO give general satisfaction. He is past
Grand commander Of Knights Templar and
is one Of the best-knowf Masons in the
state
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
CHANGES MADE.

Grand Master Wayt has reappOinted
most of the old District Deputy Grand
Masters. One Of the few changes is in the
Richmond district, made necessary by the
declinatiOn Of Right WOrshipful ;. McG.
Fisher to serve longer, he having removed
from the city. Mr.. William Ryan, who had
been recommended by a number Of the
Richmond lodges, is Mr.. Fishers successor.
The Grand Working Committee met IN
the office OF the grand secretary.
The Grand Lodge having completed its
work, closed its One Hundred and Thir-
teenth Grand Annual Communication yes
terday evening at g O'Clock, and many OF the
delegates left last night for their homes.
Last night there was called meeting Of
Richmond Lodge, No. Q, at It. Adams Hall,
and the work was eXemplihed by the
Grand Working Committee. FellOwcrait
Charles W. Jurgens, Of Richmond, was
raised by the committee 10 the sublime de-
gree of a Master Mason and the work was
greatly enjoyed and appreciated by the
large gathering Of MasOns who witnessed It.
Colored Masons.
rhe Grand Lodge Of cOlOred MasOns.
which have been in session in Richmond
TOR tltetpast three days. closed their annual
communication last night. a meeting Of
much interest to the craft was held yester-
day morning, and another meeting yester-
day afternoon, closing with night session.
The principal new business transacted was
the development of the endowment fund
department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
GREAT SALE
OF
CAPES TO CONTINUE
AT
KAUF MANN&C0.'S

Despite the tremendous number Of
Capes we have sold in the past few
days, we Think there must be more
ladies in this big city who are in
need of these popular garments. We
will. therefore, continue our sale Of
them until the special lot is disposed Of.
There still remains IS Capes Of the
consignment of 250 made to US last
week by the manufacturers. They
must be sold, and among them purcba-
sers will tird some of the choicest specI
mems.
BLACK CONEY CAPES are offered
at only S3.SS.
SEAL PLUSH at $500.
REAL AS1RAKHAN, $3.50; finer
grade. so; and the best at SIP 90.
FRENCH SEAL, SIP; French Seal
with Martin Collar, SIS.
In MUFFS we can give YOU most any
thing you want. BLACK HAIR at
3Sc. I: CONEY. at 75c.; FRENCH SEAL,
at Sl.75; ASTRAKHAN CLOTH SOC f;
MOUNTAIN LYNX, &C.; OPOSSUM,
CSC. REAL ASTRAKHAN. $3.50; MON
KEY, S3.9S: WHITE ANGORA, S1.8S.
WE CAN SHOW YOU SOME SPE-
CIAL BARGAINS IN LADIES' AND
MISSES JACKETS DURING THIS
SALE.
A new shipment of INFANTS LONG
CLOAKS and CHILDREN SHORT
CLOAKS was received yesterday, and
will be displayed TO DAY. And we
can show you dainty line Of Plush and
Silk Hats and Caps to match the Cloaks
picaly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12

sun rises .............7:17 Moon sets 600 +. NJ.
sun scts...............4 81 Day length. Oh. 33m.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12


Resolutions of the Merchants Exchange,
st. Louis, advocating the establishment OF
an American ocean mail Service, was re-
ferred 10 the same committee.
An invitation TO attend the Interstate
Immigration Convention, to be held Decem-
Der 18th, at Asheyille, y. c., was referred TO
the Committee on Agriculture and lmmi-
grafton.
A com munication from the New York
Board of Trade and Transportation approx
ing of Senate bill No. 1929, TO provide for
full and proper investigation of the cleo
trical industry for the present census le-
ports, and asking the cooperation Of the
Chamber in procuring the passage OF that
measure, was referred 10 the Committee on
Information and Statistics.
The committee canyassing for further
subscriptions TO stock in the Chamber of
Commerce building were unable in the
limited time since the last meeting Of the
Board TO see all the parties upon their re-
spectiye list, but will continue actively at
work, and will doubtless secure the amount
required.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
Observation-Disclosures.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. DEC. u. 1880.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-12
HANDSOME WOMAN.

Mrs. Thurber Is strikingly handsome
woman. The has dark brown expressive
eyes; her hair is worn similar to Mrs.
Grover Cleveland, and her mouth and chin
denote that determination and "go-ahead-
ness" that has made her the wonder Of all
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-07
PORT TOBACCO MARYLAND. MARCH I, 1890.

colony Of his followers. Bip helped
rebuild Vawn's camp, and when it was
done Vawn made him promise that no
would remain at the camp until the set
tier made business trip to Little Rock
and returned. When Vawn came back
he placed in Bps hands bill
Of sale for himself from his master.
Vawn hal purchased the young negro
and given him his freedom. The over
joyed Bip remained in Vawn's service
and was given the name of Solomon
Vawn. Israel Vawn died about the
time the war of the rebellion began.
Bip, or Solomon Vawn, came North
and settled in the Cumberland valley,
where he worked as farm hand until
he died some months ago, nearly "
years old. He is buried near Mont
Alto, and his grave is on land, be-
licvc, formerly owned by Thaddeui
Stevens. ~. Y Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-07
Important Whiskers.

Everyone must have observed what
are usually called the whiskers on a
cats upper lip. They are organs of
touch. They are attached to bed of
close glands under the skin, and each
Of these long hairs is connected with
he nerves of the lip. The slightest
contact of the whiskers with any sur
rounding object is felt most distinctly
by the animal, though the hairs of
themselves are insensible. They stand
out on each side Of the lion, as we'll as
in the common cat; SO that, from point
to point, they are equal to the width of
the animals body.
If we imagine, therefore, a lion
stealing through covert of wood in
an. inpe.y[ec .-a. shall at--aaSa,.
&c the use Of these long hairs. They
Indicate to him, through the incest feel
ing, any obstacle which may present
itself to the passage of his body; they
prevent the rustling Of boughs and
leaves, which would give warning to
his prey if he was to attempt to pass
through TOO close bush; and thus, in
conjunction with the soft cushions of
his feet, AMI the fur upon which he
tleads (tho claws never coming in con
tact with,th grouad), they enable him
to move toward his victim with still
sess even greater than that of a snake,
which creeps along the grass and is
not perceived until it is coiled around
Tvs prey.
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NATIVES OF ALASKA.
Facts About the People of the
Big Territory.
Not Handsome, But Possessed
of Good Qualities,

In appearance the natives Of the in
terror of Alaska are generally very dark
complcxionei, with large cheek bones,
large mouths aud a sharp chin.
''Thie,' says Lieutenant cantwell in
his notes obtained while exploring the
Kowak River, 'gives the face a very
triangular appearance, very different
from the round face of the Esquimm.
Their hair is black, and the hair is worn
long, except in front, where it IS
trimmed across the forehead on line
with the eyebrows They are quick in
their movements, active and strong in
youth, but grow aged-looking rapidly
Very few men of middle age were
observed. The faces of the women are
more oval than the mems, and their
color is lighter. Their hair is parted
in the middle and worn in two braids
hanging in front Of the ears. The in
terror natives are referred to as better
morally and in points of honesty and
sobriety than the people Of the coast.
They have no laws except to do by
Others as they would have others do to
them. They were universally kind to
the aged and helpless, very hospitable,
curious to degree, but never intrusive.
In the interior the people did not fol-
low methods Of the Esquimau coast
tribes in choosing an omailik, or chic
trader and general business agent. il
all discussions regarding the welfare o.
the community, the women and tht
older ones in particular, joined, and tn,
men received their opinions with re
spect They were generally guided b,
kinl of moral code, as Lieutenan
Cantwcll says in all matters regard in
one another's welfare. No punishmen
was recognized for the commission c
crime, but on the other hand there wa
seldom any committed.
As to diseases, the Lieutenant foun
pulmonary complaints and rheumatisl
very common among the natives,
we'll as weak and inhamed eyes. Epi
demic diseases very rarely occur, thou9
.srnal, ,zSomstimes reaches these pc.
chair, and before he left The room tn,
interstate Commerce Committee hac
cxacted some information which struck
the brokers all in heap the day after.
Indianapolis Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-07

one which appears especially peculiar to
she put vnfngs. 49,
Bread is the staff of life, yot
know said the farmers wife to the
tramp. Il know it is" answered the
tramp, sadly; "and l know I've got too
lean on it."
Six policemen Of st. Joseph, M,
have been robbed of their boots while
on duty. S,eep is a good thing, but it
is costly when it is had at the rate of
twenty-five cents a snore.
'If it hadn't been for mo little
Harry Parker would have gotten good
licking to-day, ma. He struck me, you
know" 'And what did you do, my
SOM" 81 didn't hit him back"
Don't feel badly over what my wife
said to you tonight. You shouldn't
mind what she says" ''Well, 1 don't
see why I shouldn't mind what she
says. notice you always do"
A man who had committed misdc-
meanor in Cincinnati attempted to es-
cane arrest by Climbing ... aa lha. h...a a,
electric wire pole, but the gallant po-
liceman mounted after him and made
him prisoner.
Visitor-Tommy, l wish to ask you
few questions in grammar. Yommy-
Yes, sir. Visitor-If 1 give you the
sentence, "The pupil loves hi, teacher"
what is thatl Tommy Sarcasm. -
7erIs Sfting,
Doctor-Well my fine little fellow, you
have got quite we'll again9 l WIS sure
that the pills left for you would cure
you. How did you take them, in
water or in cake2 "Oh, l used them
in my blowgun."
Wickwire, we have Just
been discussing the question whether
married women really do go through
their husbands pockets. Does yoursa
Wickwire-Of course, can only give
you my own experience, aud that is she
don't. When she gets to the bottom
of them she stops. - 7srre Hauto Ez-
press.
'Tm afraid, said Ethel, "that Har-
old's new situation at the Capitol is
having bad effect on him." Do you
mean the young man who didn't go
away till after u o'clock last nighta"
"Yes; he makes SO many motions 10
adjourn and then doesn't. - Washiag.
ton Post
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-07
NO. 46.
A Born Musician.

A day or two ago natural born mu-
sician came in on the Georgia road. lie
had with him handmade xylophone,
as rough and crazy an instrument as
musician ever tried to play, but the mu-
sic was wonderful. The bars, except
two, were made of common yellow pop
lar, Whitfield into proper dimensions
with a pocket knife. Two bars were oil
walnut. All the bars were connected
by cotton string. The base of the in
strument was coarse, pine plank, ana
between this board and the bars, form
ing a cushion for the bars was an lnch-
thick padding of jute, or old ropes
threaded out. The musician used TWO
ma,lets-little balls Of poplar on han
dles of convenient length. Around each
ball was band Of flannel cloth, to
soften the note. He made the xylo-
phone himself, and said he had made
/ four others and sold them. The addl-
tion Of the walnut bars was a very re-
cent improvement, and he seemed to DO
particularly proud of that part. Inc
musician, dressed like cowboy with
bead strung sombrero and big yellow
boots, looked as little a musician as his
instruments a xylophone. He plays
altogether by air. He whittles out his
bars without any rule, whatever, judg-
ing entirely by the sound.
"The tone" he says, 'depends on
the kind of wood, on the length and
on the thickness. The width has very
little to do with it. Poplar has nice
mellow sound, and goes through nearly
the whole scale. Then another thing
that changes the note is tho way thu
grain runs in the bar"
lie played Dixie" "Climbing Vi
! the Golden Stairs" and a number
other familiar tunos. He is wonder full
Q " apt at catching a new tune, and ca
G follow ones whistling almost faultlessly
: Not only that, but he whistles beauti
y fully. Ho has a knack of whistlin
t like three or four men at once, carryin
g the air and bass all at once. or warblin
t like room full of mocking birds. Il
# kept crowded car we'll enter tanned bt
IS tween Covington and Atlanta, an
gathered in a liberal lot of dimes an
d quarters when the hat was passc
m around. -Atlanta Constitution.
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A Funeral In Naples.

While traversing one Of the narrow
streets i was fortunate enough to see a
funeral. OF course | was sorry for the
deceased, but was glad, since there
was corpse, that was there to see
the funeral procession, as it is one of
the most curious of sights. The corpse
is placed in highly decorated recepta-
Gle on a raised platform, which is
carried high over the heads of the eight
bearers. Then comes about dozen of
the Brothers of the Miserecordia in
their grotesque costumes of white
flowing sheet with head entirely con-
cealed by the same, save the large holes
cut for eyes and mouth-looking like
ghosts of the past. After them came
about twenty old chaps dressed in
black, with high black hats of ancient
make. After these came the relatives
and friends. The Brothers of the Mis-
erecordia and the solemn old chaps
are hired for the occasion. No funeral
in Naples would be complete without
them. Pittsburg Post.
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The Best We Can.

When things don't 90 TO suit US,
WHY should we fold our hands
And say, "No use in trying,
Fate battles al our plans"
Let not your courage fal'e-,
Keep fai, h in God and man,
And to this thought be s'eadf St
"iill do the best ! can"
II clouds bot cut the sunshine
Along the way you tread
Don't erieye in hopeless fashion
And sigh for brightness Il d.
Reyond the clouds the sunlight
shinss in the Eterna Plpn
Tru that the way W II brighten
And do th, best you can.
Away with vain repinings'
Sing songs Of hope aud cheer
Till many weary comrade
Grows strong Of ! cart to hear
He who sings over trouble
is aye the wisest mar.
He ant help what has happened
But-does the best he can.
So, if things won't go to SUIT US
Let's never fume and fret,
For finding fault with fortune
Ne'er mended matters yet.
Make the best of whate er happens
Bear failure like man;
And in good or evil fortune
Do just the best you can.
-Eben z. Re1to,d, ia SATURDAY N'g'