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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27
Nyashlngtnn CnnntY.

GLADE SpRING, Va. Dec. 25.-W. B..
Ernest and wife. James II. Ernest. W. b.
Cobbs. W. w. BYars went to Abingdon
Wednesday 10 attend the marriage of Miss
Aileeu Byars to Mr.. Leon A. Palmer.
Many OF the young ladies of the Institute
went home Wednesday to spend the Christ
mas.
Misses Lily and Jennie Brown, Of Tazewell
county, who have been attending Sulln
College. went home Tuesday to spend the
holidays
Miss Bache Allison arrived from Graham
last week 10 stay a few days with home folks
Miss May Collins came mp from Martha
Washington College Tuesday to spend the
holidays NJ home.
Miss Martha Allison of Sullins College.
and Hattie AsburY. OF Martha Washington,
came home Wednesday on vacation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27
CharIottrsviiIn.

tHAnloITRsVILLF. Va. Dec 25.-The first
days OF the week were given over 10 prepa.
ration and anticipation and the closing ones
70 the realization OF whatever pleasure
Christmas had IN store for us. The railroads
have done and are still doing good passen-
ger business for hundreds Of students and
school misses are hurrying home or AWAY
from home TO spend thu merry reason. Int
there las not been entire dearth Of social
amenities. Some receptions-and very en-
loyabie ones have taken place. Rugby
Hall. the home of General Thomas T.. Rosser.
was the scene OF one Of these. Among those
present were the Misses Gregory Of Rich
mon l. Miss Natalie Nenable. Miss Slanohter
and Miss Myes OF Lynchbure. Miss Mason
Miss Watson, Miss Coleman. Miss Stuart
Mss Payne. Mr.. j. NJ Marshall. Mr. ] h.
Robertson, Sir. X. F. Mason. Mr. A. b. Stu
art, Mr.. Joseph Winston, Mr.. Gordon. Mr.
Grice. MIR. Mullikin. Mr.. II. Old Mr.. Ieake
and others.
AT Or. Towles' reception was given in
compliment TO the Misses Harris. OF Coycs-
vile. Mrs; Towles and Mrs. THOMPSON re-
ceiyed, and pleasant evening was spent
among the ladies' present were noticed Miss
Mnry stuart Smith. Miss Mary Alallet, Miss
Adele Burthe. Of the University OF Virginia
MISS PAYNE. the Misses Mason, OF Albermarle.
the Misses Gregory and the Misses Camm OF
burg.
Covesvills. in this county. is almost de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27

SroDDERT. Dec. PA warm disagreeable
rain this morning dispels all idea of an ice
spell.
The grip is prevailing to an alarming ex-
tent
Miss Mamie T. Blanton is at home for the
holidays from North Carolns
Professor Il. l.. Blanton is expected home
to-day from Lexington. KY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27
THE CHRISTMASTIDE CHIMES.
4 Grand Ball at The Maryland Largely
Attended.
DANCING, FELSTIEG AND REJOICING.
vreparasIons for Hoiidsy Festivi,ics-strcots
Tbronged With the Busy Crowd.
Society Over the State.

,oRToLE. Va. Dec. 26.
r LAST all the run
ming down town and
excitement of shop
ping is over and the
presents disposed Of
and received. For the
last week tho whole
4of Norfolk has been on
; Main street. but the
girls have never been
too busy 10 stop for a
chat with some attract
i've fellow who has
Christmas in his bones
10 snch an extent that
he found work On i'm
possibility. A short
walk down town would
convince on q b a
such was the case with
about two-thirds of the
men in town. II they
are not on the street
they are loafing IN the
club. but one can no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27
The Story Of a stolen Hot Potato.

At an annual dinner during the past sum-
mer q prOfe sOr IN q Massachusetts college
told a laughable story of his b0yhood. His
father was president of a college. and tie
commencement dinner was always held at
his house. lt was grand affair. with many
dlstngu shed guests, and the little boy had to
wait until they had finished dinner and re-
turned TO the parlOr before be was allowed
any chance at the good things on the table.
For days previous 10 the event there was
baking and brewing. and the whole house was
flled with aaYOry OdOTs. On tho morning OF
the commencement dinner there seemed no
place ia tho house for a small urchin like
myself ! WAS sent from the pantry. from the
kitchen, and from the dining room. So /
wandered about disconsOiately. growing
hungry with every Whit of the roasting meats
and the spicy pies and buildings.
At last dinner was ready, and Jane. one of
the hired girls went 10 the parlOr 10 announce
the fact, leaving the dining-r room door aiar.
/ was IA hiding under the hall table and here
was my opportunity. / rushed into the dining
room 10 see what there was good on the table.
Alas. the only thing within my reach was a
dish OF hot baked pOtat es.
Father and the company were approach
ing seized potato, damned II into my
trousers pocket and made a rush for the
door. / managed % scramble past father.
who led the way with lady on his arm and
Numbered full into the Governor OF the State
in MS arms. while / struggled for freedom.
"Ah. what fine boy. Mr.. President" said
His Excellency. as he held me firmly against
his side But he's a rogue. see. for he has
stolen his fathers chin"
II didn't steal fathers chm either" l
gasped Twas only potato, And. oh,
It's burning me With that / gave "a ringing
scream. and. 10 the horror OF father and
mother. struck the Governor in the face With
my hand
Then it all came out. That hot potato had
burst under the Governors hug. and steam
ing through the thin linen trousers. had
made great red burn CD my leg. And 80 II
came 10 pass that, until ] entered college. [
never had anything Tor dinner on commence
ment day but one baked potato.
That is 10 help you remember 10 keep
your pockets clear OF stolen goods. =" father
used % say for one never knows when 10
may meet the Governor. "-A ouths' Com
pauloQ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27

county. Mr.. John CHARTERS was the happy
groom aud Miss Kate. the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. X. N Poake the
bride. all OF Stafford. Rev. John O. Tsckett
of1iciated and Messrs. N. ;. Chancellor Of
Spotsylyania. G. j. CHARTERS and Enneyer
lucas of Stafford and w. n. Blake Of Fred
ericksburg were the ushers. After the cere-
monies y reception was held at the nome Of
the brides parents.
An entertainment will be given in ths
Opera House Tuesday night. December 2sth.
under the auspices OF the Young Mems CHRIS.
tan Association. In addition to professional
talent a number Of our local smatuers viii
take part. and the occasion will no doubt oe
we'll patfonlzed.
Messrs George Baldwin and I: K. Miller
oe Baltimore. are visiting the family OK Dir.
w. +. Bradley. on Amelia street.
Among the young ladies who have been AZ
tending schools in stanton. Waynesboro and
other places and are now giaddeniDg their
homes in this city during the Christmas hoil-
DAYS are Misses Carrie, Helen ana Mary 5ar.
ney Edmonia Lawrence Nirgle Carmichael
and Lulu Young.
Dr. II. L. Guss. wife and son. of Washing,
ton ID. c.. are visiting Mr.. H. Won Shon ana
wife at their home on Charles street
Miss Jennie MoRley. one of Stadord's bellies,
is visiting friends in this city and will leave
in few days for Knoxville Tenn, for pro-
tTacted stay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27

The Third Christian church Sunday school
will have holiday entertainment next Tues
day evening at 1880 o'clock splenu'n pro-
gramme has been arranged anu most ENJOY
able time may be expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27

The beauty and fashion OF Richmond will
attend the concert OF the Princeton Glee
Club Wednesday night at the Theatre. There
will be many parties in evening dress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27
Petersburg.

Petersburg.
PETEBsBURG Va. Dec. 2G.-Miss Blanche
Huddleston of Wheeling. W. VA. who has
been on visit TO Miss Pearl Phillips, on
Washington street. has returned home.
Mrs. j. W. LaycOcke and daughter, Of
Portsmouth. are on IA visit 10 friends IN
Petersburg
Mrs Lorohead Simpson. of Charlotte n.
c. Is visiting friends III Petersburg.
Miss Isabel Plummer of this city. is visit
ing her friend. Miss Mary Pegram, Of Rich
mond.
who las been spending some days with
friends here. has returned home.
Miss JaLe WeddeN. of Northampton
county, is spending tho holidays with friends
here.
Miss Lettie Bernard, Of this city left a few
DAYS ago for Warrenton \. c., to act as one
of the bridesmaids Tor Mss Jessie Key Ar
rington. "a daughter Of Mr. S. r. Arlington, a
former prominent citizen Of this place. who
Is 10 he married 10 Mr. Malvern Hill. of War
renton. on Wednesday the 18th instant.
Miss Cassie Webb, Miss Mamie Webb, and
Miss Nora Young. OF Disputanta Prince
George county. were in the city this week.
Mr. NJ K. Saal. of Baltimore spent this
week ia Petersburg
Miss Elizabeth Wilds of Wilmington. N. c.,
is on a visit u Miss Helen ROsenstOck on
Market street.
MISS MyId emplo. OF 1rluce GeOrgo
county, was IN the city this week on "a visit TO
friends.
Miss Helen Cameron. of this city, is visiting
friends il Harrisburg, Pa.
MIR {. A. johnson of New York. is here
spending the holidays with his family.
Miss Minnie Waymac6 IF Prince George
county, was IN the city this week visiting
friends.
Judge Timothy Riyes and Captain A. r.
Hobbs OF Prince George county. were IN the
CITY tins week.
The Phoenix Club, of this city. will give
grand ball at the Petersburg Grays' armOry
on the eth Of next month.
The Prince George cavalry. Captain A. Il.
Hobbs. will have dress drill and parade at
the county ourt-honse on Wednesday the
30th inst, and at night grand ball Will 10
given ~ the county courthouse.
Mr.. William II. Baxter secretary and treas
urer OF the Petersburg Gas-light Company,
who has been confined 20 the house from an
attack Of the grip, Is out again.
DR.. l.. NJ Mann VINO has been confined 10
the house for some weeks from a fractured
limb, Is now able 20 be out Oh crutches.
Mr. Allan Bonnan, Of Richmond was
among the visitors 10 Petersburg this week.
Mr.. /. l.. Buford, OF Texas, is here on q
visit to his family.
Miss Aimee White. of New York. is ON a
visit 10 the family OF 1ir. j. j. Perciyall. on
Washington street.
Mrs. Mary @. Sizer. of Richmond. is spend
ing some days with friends in Dinwiddie
county.
Mr.. George Beadle. president of the Peters
burg street railway company. returned homo
from New York on Saturday night. whittier
ne had gone on business and has been con-
hned TO the house ever since from sickness.
cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Charles Balm and Miss Isabella PiummsE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27

LrScHBuRG. Dec. 4-The Tuesday Ger
man Club gave their first german on the
evening of the twenty-second. which was
largely attended, and led by Mr. Guy Lang
horne and Miss Mary Howard. of Richmond
wno 10 guest for the holidays Of her aunt.
Mrs. Charles NJ. Hlackford. THE f"nrss
were Intricate aud beautiful, and tie Occasion
graced ty number OF bellies from Richmond
Lexington and Danviile. as well as
our own Lynchburg beauties. who
can stand comparison with those of any place
under the broad canopy Of Heaven" This
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27

Mr.. Thomas \, ylllc hef' " fr-t
gentlemans party Wednesday eyen.n
Mr.. John p. Batch gave -maH t4 o-.
beautiful dinner ~ Monday evening in y 'Dol
OF Mr.. and Mrs starr. of Now } DIX ls2
present were: Mr and Mrs. ooDh h
Branch. Mr. and hr. ar. ID Oi .nly' ''i.
and Mrs. Thomas n Carter. Hiss MAiy DD'~
branch and II. leyely Muniord.
Messrs. Cameron gave an elegant eilH' As'
Saturday evening inhonor Of Mr. q. D..l.1.'
OF london. The yJlng men present WY 4
Messrs. ". G.. CamOoH ii. J.. basAef'l-io'
Il. q. Wills, II. Wtcomb. ~. T.. AAieis' I \
III. Hobson. O.. a. Gibson. IS. il. WISE g...'''
4. Rutherford. --'N'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-27

The Princeton University Glee Banjo and
Mandolin Clubs will give ac0ncert in this city
on the evening OF December 30th at the New
Richmond haetre. Society people will
recognize this AS being one 81 tho SWEETEST
amateur performances ever given in the
South. The clubs this year far eclipse any Of
the former organizations sent out by Prince
ton. Princeton has the largest. the most
complete and superbly drilled musical clubs
of any of the colleges OF the country The
Giee Club alone carries twenty men the
Banjo Club thirteen and the Mandolin Club
twelve.
Mr.. T. Brooke Calling. who for tie past
seven years has been the popular travelling
salesman tor Mr.. w. i. Hancock. OF this
city, LETT yesterday 20 accept similar position
with large tobacco mandatory OF It,
Louis. No. Mr.. Calling has been very popu-
lar IN society circles in this city and leaves
hosts Of friends behind him. lie Is well
recommended in mis- business capacity and ne
will no doubt make numerous friends IN his
new home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-14
RIGHTS OF PILOTS IN COURT.
Delaware Men Object to Having Partner
and Get an Injunction.

Chancellor Willard Salisbury, ST., has
grant, preliminary Injunction restrain
ing the Board OF Pilot Commissioners of
this State from revoking the licenses of the
Delaware pilots of the pilot-boat Thomas
Howard saw Wilmington (Del.) dispatch
to the New York Herald.
The case If one OF great interest, mas
much as it is sought to wipe out the entire
authority and jurisdiction of the Board OF
Pilot Commissioners.
The action is based upon the licensing
Of John b. Merritt as pilot, and assign
ing him to duty on the Thomas Howard.
The sole owners of the Thomas Howard,
who are also licensed pilots, are Charles 5.
Morris, Clinton Long, William Low.
Thomas G. Marshall, Marshall Bertrand,
II. 9. Maui. +. G. Carpenter, Jacob Seal,
Joseph w. Marshall. and James Kuthford.
These gentlemen objected to Merritt going
aboard their boat as pilot, and refused
to recognize him in total disregard of the
authority of the Pilot Commissioners.
After they had refused Merritt the right
to board the Howard the Pilot Commits
sioners served notice on four of the above
named pilots, which sets forth that at a
special meeting 1T was resolved that If
the pilots of the Howard refused to COM
ply with the rules of the board In the case
of John b. Merritt within twenty days the
| licenses of said pilots shall be revoked"
After this threat was issued and before
the twenty days were up the owners of the
Thomas Howard stole march on the pilot
commissioners and yesterday got the
Chancellor to issue an injunction against
the commissioners. the point aimed at
by the pilots upsets the pilot commission
ers entirely by stripping them OF all vested
powers and authority, and the final deci-
sion Of the Chancellor will be Of great i'm
portance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-14

Justly duo In special manner 70 these two
gentlemen and TO ell who. 10 wiiiineiy ~;
sisted and worked hcroicalsv and exercised
such good judgmenti in limiting the Oounos
Of destruction TO the ono building only.
Loss AND rSsuRAScE.
Mr., w. o. Blakey, . merchant OF the
town. lost a quantity OF leaf sumac which
was on storage IN the building, estimated
" There was no insurance on any OF the
property destroyed a. far o. can learn.
PERSONAL.
Professor Jsmes Dinwiddie, OF Raleigh.
NJ q. was here on a visit to his old friends
'"I ~, James q. Fields. assistant surgeon
IN fbo limited States navy. ~ on Q short
Wait 10 his fathers family near this city;
Nc has been absent about three years. ana
his MANY friends will be glad to learn that
he will return TO Washington city and Will
be stationed there for the next term OF
3D. nr 7 WILEY Bledsoe. of Richmond, ex-
changed pulpits with the Rev. Mr.. Balm.
pastor OF tho Methodist church OF this
place and had house well filed last sun-
fider Robert A. Cutler, son OF
Flder T.. A. Cutler, of Marshall-Street
Christian church, OF Richmond, nne9
the pulpit in the Disciples. church OF
this place Sunday acceptabiy morning
and night. and some think IL WIN NOV
be long before be plucks the laure ,sn ,ro sn
his veteran father. who has won them 30
worthily IN the ministry for many years.
AFULL TURNOUT.
The Sunday schools have not been as
prosperous in numbers recently as was
desirable on account OF slight Sickness ia
y nrmber of families. but this has now sub
s;ded and full turnout is again the result:
/ learn from parties who have travelled
over the county that the corn IL fine ana
that the wheat has PANIED out in quality
and quantity better than was expected,
and that the farmers are IN better spirits
than they have been for many years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-14
RECORD IN THE MARKS CASE.
Effect Of the Cold Weather-More About
the Oldest County Clerk.

the Oldest County Clerk.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch.l
EMpoEIA. Va, July l3.-The record IN
the case of the commonwealth Us. Carleton
II. Marks, charged with felony, has been
copied and counsel entered applying to
one Of the judges of the Court of Appeals
for writ OF error and superSedeas.
Miss Emma Magri, an old and highly
esteemed lady, died at her residence here
on Friday night. The funeral took place
to-day from the Baptist church and was
largely attended. Rev. Vernon PAnson
preached very touching sermon:
out this section.
The recent cold weather has retarded the
growth Of the crops to q considerable ex-
tent.
Misses Mamie and Lucy Watson have re-
turned home.
THE OLDEST CLERK.
The query as to the oldest court clerk
In the State was, / think, fully an
ewered in an issue q Sunday or so since.
/ was under the impression till that time
that Mr.. N. p. Terry, the accomplished
clerk of Isle Of Wight county, was the
Oldest in the State.
notice that one of your correspondents
recently inquired If the characters of
Nerdaunt and Mohun mentioned, re-
spectively, in the two books of Mr.. John
Esten Cook--'"Surry Of Eagles Nest" and
"Mohun were real or fictitious. You
replied that you had no information on
the subject. Many years ago read Mo-
hun" with considerable interest and /
wrote the author TO know If the character
of Mohun" was real MIR. Cooke wrote
me that il was only character Of his i'm
agination. II was thought by good many
that il was prominent Confederate officer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-14
ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOR SALEM.
The Conditions Upon which the Franchise
Xas Granfed-First German.

Was Granfed-first German
fCorrespondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
SALFN. Va, July 13.-Last week the Town
Council granted the franchise for belt
line of electric street-cars Ito traverse the
principal streets of the town, both sides
of the river to the Salem Street Railway
Company. Colonel A. Nj. Bowman, presi-
dent. which Is the only company here
holding q charter granted by the State
LEGISLATURE. The franchise IL granted
upon the following express conditions:
First. That the company shall commence
work within three months and complete
same within eighteen months.
Second. That the company shall pay
quarterly to the Council per cent. of all
gross receipts for freight or passengers
over the entire line.
Third. The fare for each passenger not
10 exceed five cents between any two points
within the corporate limits.
The company is TO execute bond for
$4,000 within thirty days for the faithful
performance of the franchise and to OBJ
serve the present ordinances IN reference
to street railways.
SETTLED.
So after six months deliberation this i'm
portant matter has been settled. and, as
Colonel Bowman IL very sangulno or sue
cess, il is more than probable that within
wear SdieH Will NC tio"tiN "ViiVh''" "',
comprehensive system OF street-cars to be
run by electricity.
BUSINESS ACTIVE.
As far as one can tell business is steadily
imuroying. and it is thought that the fall
will bring considerable activity. just now
the directors of the several land compa,,
MES are considering % new and original
scheme, suggested by gentleman from
Ohio, Mr.. J. W. Womeldorf, the secretary
of the Salem Rolling-Mills. The plan is to
organize an industrial construction CON-
pany, whose officers shall be from among
the best and most reliable businessmen OF
Salem.
the first german of the season at Lake
Spring took place last Friday night, and
was largely attended with visitors from
both Salem and Roanoke. Every month
the two towns are becoming more closely
identified with each other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-14
AUCTION sALrs-rhl. pay.


A UCTION SALE OF A LARGE DE-
IA TACHED FRAME DWELLING, STU
ATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FIFTH NEAk
BAKER STREET.; ALSO, A NICE VACANT
LOT ADJOfNING.-.Af the request OF the par
ties interested we shall offer for sale at public
auction, upon the premises, on
TUESDAY. JuLy IA, 1901.
at O'Clock p. NJ. the above-describcd PRO-
PERTY.
The improvements consist Of LARGE De
TACKLED FRAME DWELLING, with seven
rooms; detached frame kitchen with two rooms,
and largo frame stable. Tho lot fronts 30 feet
on the west side 81 Fifth street and runs pacS
between parallel lines q good depth TO WHO
alley.
The VACANT LOT, which adjoIns the above
property on the south, fronts 80 feet ana runs
back good depth TO an alley 4.
being RAPIDLY built up and on the thoroughfare
leading TO the Fifth-street viaduct, ana VIII very
naturally enhance In value. ,,,,~, co
ivg Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-14

by Frank ID. Hill & Co.,
Reai Eatate AuctiOueers.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL
OUABLE LOT OF LAND ON AN ALLEY
BETWEEN FIFTEENTH AND slkTEENTH
sTREETS AND CLAY AND MARSHALL
STREETS, NEAR LANCASTERIAN SCHOOL
HOUSE, AT AUCTION.-0n
JULY 14rH.
nj o'clock p NJ. on the premises, will sell those
TWO LOTS or LAND being Lots Nos aud 8,
adjoining each other, and fronting together
s5lI-Io feet on an alley between Marshall and
Clay streets and Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets,
formerly belonging tn estate of John Nettles, TO
be- sold at the cost Of Isaac W Carter a former
purchaser. PIstt at auctionecr's ONCE. Lot VIII
be sold bargain.
TERMS: One half cash; balance six months, with
interest added and title retained till purchase
money Is fully paid. w. w. COSBY, JR.,
Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-14
BE CAREFUL.


nc careful OF your asscciations' bsd conn.,
many IA not better than mono at al.
ne careful what you sayi Youcan rccaii s''"'
things bat mover spoken words
Be careful In your habits AMI IN your aross
Neasncss and good manners should DO ne'''-
aities. 49,, p-o.., food and
s,int have much 70 do with hal piness. Inv
Be careful Of your health sonsy o"n'o' wv
s..shen why should you eIuandor ~
Ba sncciaily careful ct this season o. .nc y oad,
The ar IL full Of poiscns. Malaria ~ "o'"''A'
Won need 10 exercise great caro-. IA
D. ~. carcfnI how yof exercise TINS care NJ
member that pure whsksy ssa en-, 70 noIson and
ehe heat way 70 oounterncf me'alai P'S"'' "
III disesees incident TO this season. No. In
Be careful what yhiskcy yo1 n use ~, b,shest
mind that Dufys Pure Mali ,,i nss wi. wSiskey In
Be careful that druggist deceiyss you 'p he
ealing somc cheap whiskey which NAY uv
Claimed A. iust as good There u no mc1,.,n"
whiskcy which Is 20 good. p oo-oo-~ ~.