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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
EhST-END FEsTIVITIES.
Entertainments for Christmas Week Take
tho Place Of Social Engagements.


There has been n dearth OF news in the
East End for the past week. Everyone
seems waiting for Christmas, and until
1t comes there will be socially nothing
worthy Of note.
Christmas at all the churches OF Church
Hill Will have carefully selected musical
programmes, and especially I'm the Catho-
lie and Episcopal Will the decorations be
handsome. Old ~. Johns r. to be
trimmed in holly and running cedar, while
Ia the decorations OF the chancel palms
will be used. The music is under the
efficient leadership OF Mrs. G. l.. Fitz-
wilson. The members OF the choir are:
Soprano-Mrs. c. Il. Fitzwilson and the
Misses Gentry; Alto-Mrs. John Thomas
and Miss Kate Fitzwilson; Tenor-M ssrs.
John Sloane and Eigin Graves; Basso-
Mcssrs. Charles Hindley and James Har-
wood; Orsanist. Miss Fi;zwiison. Cornet-
list, Mr.. Norris Schuman.
Mr.. James Ha-woOd, through not a
member OF the choir, has very kindly
given his services for this occasion.
The Chapel II the Redeemer Will unite
with Christ CT uTCh. OF which IL IL a mis-
sion, in the Christmas festivities. The
entertainment for the two Sunday schools
is to be Of q very original nature. and Will
consist Of an old Holland Windmill with
revolving calls. THIS Is 10 grind out Tor
the little ones the pretty toys and good
things TO eat which dear old ST. Nicholas.
who is to be the miller, will distribute.
assisted by the cunning little Brownies.
These little gnomes viii carry the BAGS.
on Monday night a cantata-"HOw We
Waited for Santa Claus"-win be given
by the young ladies of the Third Pres
byterian Sunday school. Tickets are for
sale now, and all are asked 20 purchase,
and are promised an evening Of real
pleasure.
M. George Currie Is still quite sick at
his residence, No. 900 east Grace street.
Mr.. Freeman Graves. Of north Twenty
second street. has returned from the
South. and will remain in Richmond dur
ing the holidays.
Mr.. John Viielonga, Of New York city,
is TO be the guest OF his aunt, Mrs. c.. y.
Graves, for the Christmas holidays.
Miss Lille George, who has been the
guest Of Mrs. s.. E.. Woodhn. OF east Grace
street, for the past few weeks, returned
last week to her home in Charlottesville,
Those who were so fortunate as to drop
INTO the free re%ading-ro2m Of st. Andrew
brotherhood on Friday evening enjoyed a
most delightful literary treat. Mr.. Ben
Berry read in a most effective man
DER Samantha Allen at Saratoga
on next Wednesday night we are 10
the NEST brilliant german yet gwen
)y the arlington" The hall is TO be
handsomely decorated, and a magnificent
collation. is to be served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
woman was taken before Recorder Miller.

woman was taken before Recorder Mills,
who fined her ESQ. -
Train Master Foster has issued orders tina,
no freight be hauled over the Western North
Carolina road until after next Tuesday, g7tb
instant. In order that tho employees OF the
rCad may have a holiday. A similar ords,
VIII he Issued just before New Year.
lhe matrimonial iii that seized this com
mupIty about two weeks ago continues with
undated fury. Judge George A. Sheeford
OF the Superior Court. will be married neri
tuesday at Coosa. Ca, to Miss Julia Il
Dean. OF that place. He will leave Ashs.
VILE Sunday for Cooss. and after tho mar.
riage be and his bride will spend some tins
IN Florida.
Two daughters of Rev. A.. 7. Justice. a
Fairylew. this county. were married TO-DAY
Miss Lille Justice TO h. \. Miller. and Mis,
Julla Justice TO Leroy ID. Brookshire.
Miss Minnie Arnold was married 20 Georg.
Atkins at the home OF J. n. Hampton. ON
Bailey street yesterday afternoon. Ths
groom ia a brother of Rev. James Atkins
Jr.. president Of Emory and Henry COLLEGE
Va, and of Professor r. +. Atkins. pres.
dent of Asheville Female College.
Mr.. William V. Tennent. Of this place
was married to Miss Mamie Mccoy. OF Duls'
boro. at the latter place yesterday morning
They came 20 Ashevile on the afternoon
train and will spend their honeymoon here
John r. Baird and Miss Sallie AlexanIe,
were married at the home OF the brides
father. on Bailey street last evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

n beautiful brunette and most attractive
~debutantc, and Miss Russell, Of Hartford,
will be with Miss Irene Langhorne.
TIL Daily Reporter. OF Mobile. Ala,
under date OF Sunday. December 18th. has
the following tribute 10 a fair daughter
OF this city. Miss Lula Scott. one OF the
most pupular bellies OF Richmond, Va. Is In
the city. the guest Of Miss Helen Tru-
wit"
Miss Lizzie Bridges returned yesterday
from a delightful visit 10 Norfolk.
Miss Conrad, OF Winchester, Va. will
spend the month of January with Miss
Bridges. III east Cary street.
Mr.. James b. Pace. Jr, Of Louisville.
reached the city yesterday TO spend the
Christmas holidays with his parents.
Mr.. w. Groner Neal will leave to-mor-
row for Danville. to attend the marriage
OF Miss Birdie Neal.
Miss Goodwin, OF Wytheville. Is with
Mrs. Charles a. Rose.
Miss Joan Clark, OF Atlanta, and Miss
Ranlett, OF Massachusetts. will visit Miss
Meta Potts.
Miss Bessie Pace will have lat homes"
on Tuesday after Moons IN January.
FELIX.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
Welded nj West Troy.

4 very pretty home wedding took place
at West Troy. n. Y, yesterday afternoon
az l:oO o'clock, in which a young Rich
monler was one OF the contracting par
ties.
Mr.. Christ. p. johnson, who has been
for q number Of years chief clerk Of the
Eradstrcct Company in this city, married
Miss Blanche +. Snyder, and Rev. r. A.
McCullum. Of Fort Plains, y. Y, Off
ciated. Mr.. Clarence Clute was the best
man. and Miss A. Bell Snyder, sister OF
the bride, was maid Of honor. Only the
near relatives Of the bride and groom and
their most intimate friends were I'm attend
ance.
After the ceremonies the bridal couple
went ON a wedding tour. during which
they viii visit New York and other North
ern cities.
Mr.. Johnson and wife are expected TO
return TO Richmond in the early part of
January. and the many friends OF the
two viii be glad to greet them on their
arrival.
The bride has until recently lived with
her parents at Barton Heights, from
where they removed TO West Troy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
Stole a Wagon.

A white man endeavored Yesterday morn
ing to dispose OF two sheep and n calf.
which he had In a wagon. at the Second
market. When an officer came In sight the
man ran away. The wagon was soon iden-
titled by Mr.. Samuel Liggon. who lives on
Twenty-second street. as his property. II
was stolen from his ward last night. The
calf was taken from the Den OF Mr.. John
c. Brauer and the sheen from Mr.. Charles
Il. Brauer's pen last night. The cwner OF
the horse has not "a vet been found. nor
has the thief been cnntnred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
THE RUNAWAY COUPLES.
They Make Bristol "A Very Gay Place
from "A Matrimonial Point Of View.

They Make Bristol a Very Gay Place
from a Matrimonial Point Of View.
BRISTOL. TENN. Dec. 2~2.-lSpecial. J.
Counting the runaway couples that have
been married in Bristol in the last ten days,
this has been a gay week matrimonially
speaking. Father Burroughs. the venera-
bic proprietor Of tho Nichols Hotel. who
catches all the runEways from Southwest
Virginia. has had his hands full for about
two weeks past. lie has married on an
average Of two couples every day. Two
well-known Bristol people were married
this afternoon. when Rev. d.. Vance Price
pronounced the words that made W. q.
Long and Miss Minnie NJ. Bondurant one.
Dir. Long is the manager OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company here. He came
here about three years ago. Tonight at 7
o'clock Rev. A. II. Burroughs united IN
marriage AIr. Charles Cantrell and Miss
Layie Collins. daughter Of Mr.. @. @. Col
Inns. of this city.
A new hardware store Is TO be opened in
this city about the first OF the New Year by
Dir. ;. X. Ferguson. who has been on the
road for the past i've years in the capacity
of salesman for a well.known firm. Mr..
Ferguson opened the first hardware house
ever opened in Bristol. and has always been
very srtc-ssful in business.
Hotel Paramount has been leased again.
this time To q gentlemanf from Alabama. VINO
has had wears of cxperi-nce in the usiuess.
Paramount has always been we'll kept. but
has lost money. The property cost about
$50. go. but the owners hays offered IL for
sale several times for half the money and
have found 90 purchaser. The Presbyte-
thought OF buying II for q female
school recently. bat ssvs ua thu idsa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
BARNEs. STAINnAcK c co.
Invoice of their Assets shows the stock to
BE Less than the Liabilities.

DC Less ihtu ne LihDllltltHs
HENDERSON. n. c., Dec. 49, Special
The stock OF Barnes, Stainback & Co.. notice
Of whose assignment was sent you yesterday.
invoiced about $40. 900. some %. 900 less than
the liabilities. Amount due on thoir books.
which is part Of The assets. not yet ascer-
tanned.
The new electric light company will throw
on the light tomorrow night in twenty arc
lights for the town. and q good many pri.
yate incandesceuts. After six months OF
darkness the town will look live again, and
the sight will be much enjoyed.
Petty thieves are thick around here.
Thursday night some hundred pounds OF
fine tobacco was taxed from Coopor'siWare-
house here aud carried to LO%uisburg. where
1t was sold yesterday. BY using the tele-
graph wires u little the two thieves spent
last night IN Jail and will have a preilmi.
nary hearing to-day. On the same night an
attempt was made to enter IA private resi-
dencs in town. aud q rogue who had stolen
numerous articles from the residence OF Slr.
Manning near town. was fired on eight
times. but escaped.
The thermometer registered 81 degrees az
I O'Clock this morning and Is degrees at n
noon. with every Indication OF snow. There
are few people 10 town and Christmas goods
are going slowly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
THEATRICAL MATTERS
LB0UT THE ACADEMY And THEA
TIRE ATTRACTIONS.
Underground" at the.Eighth- Street House
and the "silver King at the
Theatre Tomorrow.

The Silver King" will be played at the
Richmond Theatre tomorrow, Tuesday
aud Wednesday. with matinces on Monday
and Wednesday.
Probably the reason that "The Silver
King" is a lasting success is due to the
carpentry and scenery for interest, but rises
superior to these accomplishments. 1t Is
pronounced as the best melo-drama which
has ever been produced upon the boards,
and the lapse Of time only serves to give
It a stronger held upon the public taste.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
Wholesale Conspiracy CHARGED.

MEMPHIS. TENN, Dec. 2A-B. J. Mar.
tin. the cashier and president OF the defunet
Webster Bank at EndOra. Miss, was ar.
rested to-day on a warrant sworn out by
the depositors. who charge him with EN-.
b~ezzling S17. 600 of the banks funds. Hs
will be taken to Mississippi this afternoon.
Two weeks before Martin left for New York.
when the bank was attached. the ssfe ~
the town. containing his official bond for
SlO.00l, was blown open AMI the bond ex-
tracted. Martin insists that the bank viii
pay in full. bat the depositors charge whole.
sale conspiracy between him and the
guarantee company and some Of the STOCK.
holders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
The Columbia Rows.

The Musical Society of Columbia College.
New York city. has been in existence fifteen
years and is now at the height Of its popu.
larity. 1t is composed of tbirty-two young
gentlemen. all undergraduates OF whom
twenty-five are taken on their Southern trip.
There are eighteen on the Glee Club and
ten on each OF the instrumental clubs. many
OF these. however, playing on both the
Banjo andM andolin Clubs.
TIT above mentioned clubs will give their
grand minstrel show in this city at the No
Fart Academy on Wednesday evening. re-
cember 2Sth. Seats can be purchased now
at the music store Of N. B. Ramos & Co. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
Mrs. Dexter Buripd.

The remains Of Mrs. s. B. Dexter. who
died deserted aud forsaksn in the city aims
house Friday, were laid to rest yesterday
afternoon m Shockoe Cemetery. Her young
infant Is still IN the care Of the Almshouse
awaiting the directions OF her relatives.
Mrs. DeIters mother wrote to her under
date OF December 18th from Wilmington,
md from tho composition of the latter IN,
~ without much education and veiy poor.
Dr. Dexter. the patent medicine ysnder who
abandoned his unfortunate vile here, has
not been beard from.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

On Friday evening. December 90th, a
grand entertainment will be given At the
Mozart Academy of Music for the benefit
OF the Woman's Christian Association.
Mrs. Randolph l.. Norris is in charge Of
the same. and a brilliant success of the
AFFAIR is already assured.
Quite a number of society ladies and
well known gentlemen will take part in
the performance. and n large audience
viii no doubt be In attendance.
The programme consists Of the rome
dietta Who's 70 Win Him." and the can
'ata THE Darling Of the Year"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
HON. 4. n.
He VIII Not Visit Ashevule with Ills Party
Albert G.. Gloyer's Case.

ASHEVILLE. N. c.. Dec. 81. Special
Our people are greatly disappointed that
General and Mrs. Stevenson have suddenly
decided to return homo from Atlanta and
not visit Asheville just at this time. A re-
cepiion had been arranged for the distIn-
eulshed party and many preparations made
TO insure them u good time during the holi-
DAYS.
w. W. Jones. ATTORNEY for Albert G..
Glover. In an interview with the represen-
tative of "A local paper. says that bis client
will surely return from Boston. whittier no
has gone TO spend Chr .stmas with his family
and stand his trial. This was said in denial
of n rumnr that Clover had left Aaheville
with no intention ut returnlug. Mr.. Jones
says Glover let on advice OF counsel.
Calvin McCorcle and MA wife March who.
IL appears is happily named, have not been
getting along we'll together Tor some time
and this morning Policeman Nolan saw tue
woman chasing her husband up Bailey
ntzsst uitA spistcl and arrested both. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
now was never known In the history Of
Underground"

Underground" ia story Of the mine). a
play depicting lifo In the anthracite re-
gions OF Pennsylvania, will be the attrac-
ton at the Mozart Academy on to-mor-
row afternoon ard evening. 1t is pro-
duced with an abundance Of elaborate
scenery and mechanical effects. One
striking novelty is the interior of a coal
mine at the bottom Of the shaft. The
climax Of this act is an explosion in the
mine, which ruins everything. II is a
wonderful exhibition OF realism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
dividend NOTICE.

The Board OF Directors Of the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road Company have declared a dividend
OF 34 per cent. on the common capital
stock n dividend obligations OF the
company. payable on the "a OF January.
1898, 10 all holders OF record on the 10th
OF December. 1892. after which date the
books Of transfer viii be closed until
jar a 2, 1893. ]. b. WINSTON,
DELFT jail Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
Law Building on Fire.

A dense smoke issuing from Ford's law
building. on Ninth between Grace and
Franklin streets. attracted considerable at
tention about IL O'Clock Inst night, and was
the incentive for a still alarm. A hose car
riage from the BrOad-street englne-houSe
responded. and the flames were quickly
extinguished. The damage was trining.
There is no knowledge as to how the flames
commenced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
dividend NOTICE.

The Board OF Directors OF the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad Company have
HALF PER CENT. on the capital stock
or the company. payable on and after tho
sd DAY or JANUARY. 1893, 70 all hold
ers OF record on the 10Th OF December.
fer will be closed until January g. 1875.
de2O-t JAZZ w. r. JONES. Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

MASCOUTAH. Ill. Dec. 24-I "
Kidd. a mine boss. and Elmer Rosenberg
and Alfred Srnmon. workmen. went into
an old unused portion ~ o coal mine ht
Alma. this county. yester lay o. prospect
tor proposed improvements. All three we're
suttocated by foul gas. Although rescued
from the mine IN a very short time. the two
Norkmen were dead aud L IS doubtful II
VIC nine boss will recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

1 Srn-lse Meetlna.

Christmas WILL be p%rettily and appropri.
ately celebrated b. the Sunday school OF
Centenary Methodist church to-morrow
morning. The room has been beautifully
decorated for the occasion. The Christian
Endeavor Society OF the same church will
celebrate the occasion with a sunrise meet.
ing and Christmas Offering at 7:s0 O'clock
Monday morning. The offerings will con-
sist OF toys, confectioneries. books, fruit
and Just such things as will gladden. the
hearts of poor children whose parents are
unable to supply them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
NOTICE.

The Board OF Directors OF the Peters
burg Railroad Company have declared
a dividend OF 3 per cent. on the common
and preferred stock Of the company.
payable on and after the 30 day Of jan
uary. 1898. 20 all holders OF record on
the 10Th OF December. 1872. after which
date the books OF transfer Will be closed
until January 3. 1898. w. II. JONES.
dc20-t jag Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
TO DECLINE M4RrIAL Law.
The Revolution Ia Mexico ReacbIn
Alarming Proportions.

LAREDO. TEN. Doc. "a. This morning
United States Marshal Hall attempted To
send n Mexican revo %utionist from San Ig-
nacio to this city in charge Of two armed
deputies.
The party had proceeded but a few miles
up the Rio Grande river when they were
attacked by six reYolutionicts.
Tho prisoner was released and the deputy
marshals wero carried AVA 20 tho noun.
ralna. Troops are in pursuit aud iuaital
law will undoubtedly be declarel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

r.I-- VII|H NIIHTTII
Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
Richmond. Dec. y. 1881
nlNIDEND-THE DIRECTORS OF
this company have declared a semi
annual dividend OF FIVE PER CENT.
Gree Of tax, payable TO stockholders on
and after JANUARY 2d, 1888.
WM. II. MCCARTHY.
DEW Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

Mr.. Woodall. the proprietor OF the furni-
ture house. No. 707 east Broad. has given
all OF his employees suitable Christmas
gifts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
FOR DXsPEPGIA.

Indigestion, and stomach dlsOrlc-s. taxa
brown IRON BITTERs.
An dealers keep 10, 81 por bottle. Genuine hos
trade marx and crossed rod ilncc or wrappe..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
NOTICES

Guarantee Building. Loan and Trust Co..
No. 6 north Tenth street.
dividend NOTICE.
The directors Of this company have thit
dav declared a semi-auuull dividend 0f a.,
PER CENT free Of tax out Of the earnings
OF the last six months. PAYABLE ON and after
the I'll OF JANUARY. 1>93.
WILLIAM II. RICE.
de2j-su. IN. th. 81. tuJt Sccrciarr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
Of the Granite

Office Of the Granite
Perpetual Building Fund Company.
Omces. No. llOZ Main stI ret.
Phone 81.
Richmond. Va. Dec. =. 1872.
TIE DIRECTORS OF THIS COM.
Il PANY have declared. ont of the net
earnings Of the last six months. n semi
annual dividend Of FOUR AND a HALF
PER CENT. free OF taxi. PAYABLE on
, after the I'd DAY OF JANUARY.
1873. SAMUEL II. PULLTAM.
Secretary and Treasurer.
dc22,Z q. 2S, jai,4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

Curry. ii. L. Cabeli. Preston holland,
Williamson Talley. Richard Pegram.
James l.. Anderson. Allan Talbot, Ran
dolph Holiday, Cary Shepherd. Beirnc
Blair. Peyton Darlington and others.
one or the bright textures OF this delight
full entertainment was some exquisite
vocal music by Miss Bessie Pace and
MesSrs. William Grant and Iredell Jen-
kins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

Ohice Virginia State Insurance CO...
Richmond. Va, Dec. q. 1892.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
The directors OF this company have
this day declared a s-emi-annual dividend
OF THREE PER CENT. free of all taxi.
payable 10 the stockholders on and after
JANUARY I'd. 1898.
RIO. Il. RICHARDSON.
de24-lwk Secretary.
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Richmond Perpetual
Building Loan and Trust Company.
1903 Main street.
Richmond. Va, Dec. -2.lS92.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS COM
FANf have declared a s~cmi-anrual
dividend Of FIVE PER CENT. pAtab!o
on and after JANUARY "a. 1889.
WIN. LONENSIETE.
de22-th. sa, su. W. frot-td5t cashier.
Merchants and Planters saylnes Bank.
Richmond, Va. Dee. a.. 1892.
4 I A MEETING OF THE DIKrC.
IATORS, held this day, a scml-aaruai
dividend Of TWO PER CENT. on ire
capital stock was declared 10 De- PAID on
and after JANUARY "a.
Ii. A. WILLIAMS.
10 Cashier
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-13
TROUBLES At CGUR D'ALENE
Uncle Samuel's OfhciaIs Get q Bad Rak.
ing Over.

Uncle Samuers Omcials Get q Bad Rak-
ing Over.
The miners trouble at Ceur d 'Alene was
referred to at some length. On this sub
feet President Gompers said: GAt the bid
ding Of the mine owners, the United States
troops were brought to Ceur d'Alene.
and the men overawed and subdued, the
commanding general of the United States
forces issuing an order that any employer
who would operate his mines with union
men woald not be allowed to continue
work" A United States judge issued an
order prohibiting the union miners from
holding a meeting. In other words, the
constitutional right of free assemblape
had been violated by United States Judge.
and q general from our army declaring and
enforcing an edict that the EMPLOYER shall
not carry on his business because he dare
employ union men.
Wants an Investigation.
SThe action Of both judges and officers of
the United States has been 30 fagrantly in
violation of law that / believe it our duty
to demand OF congress to institute an inyes-
tigation into all matters connected with
the judicial and military conduct Of the af
fairs in the mining regions of Cnur
dAlene." The report urges serious con-
sideration by the convention on these cases,
and says: ut is scarcely possible that the
instances mentioned could have been treat
Cd IN manner % similar without som.
tanit understanding on the part sf ths
4o19potissac ciess Of our country. Th@e