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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
The Dispenser Was Happy and Gave Each
"A Share of Equity.

Justice John looked as round faced
and rosy yesterday morning as a young
lay just from a skating party at Reser-
voir lake, and his movements were about
as sudden and capricious as the uncer-
tain whirls Of the fur-clad miss.
The warm fires OF the courtroom stin
continue to be strong drawing cards, and
the look of sadness that settles on the
countenances of the visitors when the
last case is heard, is as marked as the
face Of a smallpox patient or a fur rug
made of the skins OF the Bengal tiger.
1t was the last day Of the old year, but
the record for spicy procedures did not
suffer IN consequence, and il is not certain
that the swearing off" process of to-day
will work any material change in the
length Of the dockets next week. Some Of
the old patrons will. Of course, drop out
under the good resolutions regime. but.
as In almost everything else. there are
constantly new recruits I'm the ranks OF
crime and indiscretion. and the laugh
ing face Of innocence to-day may peer
out from behind the bars before new
year has gained It's majority.
DR.. J. G. Jordon was charged with
abusing Mrs. l.. .. Saunders, and Mr..
Thomas II. Saunders was charged with
using some very questionable language
TO Miss Maria y. Jordan. The families
are ~neighbOrs, and this was the second
time this week in which they have ven
tiiated their neighborly remarks. which
had their origin over a chicken fight in
their back yards. All Of the evidence
went to show that chicken fighting is
a vicious sport.
Only a few short days ~ these clever
neighbors were wont to sit and cOmpla-
Gently witness the result Of the friendly
contests for rooster supremacy, but now
alas they nave retired from their former
pastime and will not even allow their
chickens to respond TO the morning crow
ing from the other yard. In a very short
time 1t was thoroughly demonstrated that
the principals were eminently qualified to
use about all Of the bad language known,
and they were fined s. each.
William Bevins was charged with tres
passing upon the premises Of Mollie Mon
tell. William has for a long time been
an ardent admirer of Mollie, and his af-
fections nave caused him TO appear before
Justice John on more than one occasion.
He displayed a letter written to him by
Mollie, and after reading the interesting
epistle aloud the Justice dismissed the
case.
Leon Bridgewater. a white boy, was
fined s. for striking Spencer Scott. an
aged colored man.
Thomas Harris (colOred) was fined $40
for striking Hester Foster.
Alex Willis was charged with being
disorderly on the street and was fined
$3.50.
j. Rosenbaum, who keeps a small store
near the First market, was charged with
stealing Is from John Pendleton (colored),
who halls from Pittsylvania county. The
case was held for a jury.
Charles Marlborough tcoloredD was fined
$40 for reckless driving.
Anthony j. Sternsdorf was fined $3.50
for being drunk, and was sent 10 the
hastings court for carrying concealed
weapons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

LEXINGTON. VA, Dec. 2S.-By far the
SWEETEST. prettiest and i'm all respects most
enjoyable german ever given In Lynch
bur- came on last night 1T C3iistne &c
Hall. beginning at about $3.50 o'clock and
continuing, with a brief intermission for
refreshments. until 1870. 1t was a sub
scriptiOn german rendered by some OF our
leading society young men to the young
ladies Of the city and the many fair Visi-
tors who are hono7ing L%ynchburg with
their presence during the holidays. 1t
was truly, an elegant affair.
The entire week has been unprecedently
gay, and "something' and sometimes,
two or three something's have been
going on the game night. Tonight, We'd
uesday, the Helping Circle OF Kings
Dlu-ltcrs' give a pay af Calisth me
Hall, in which some of our best amateurs
will take part, and which promises to
attract a large and fashionable audience.
An alarming and peculiar accident, and
one that came near being fatal in its con-
sequences, happened to the family Of
Major r.. s. Hutter on Monday night
Mrs. Hutter, with two Of her growt
daughters and several smaller children,
had been spending the evening with me-:
sister, Mrs. Lewis. and were returning
about II o'clock in the carriage, when.
lA1L 10 AAAN ~ hEFl 49,
ner leading TO their home, on Daniels
Hill. one Of the horses became e%ntanSicd
I'm an electric wire thai had fallen To the
ground. Being charged. the horse fell,
as if struck dead. to the ground pulling
the other horse with him. The occupants
Of the carriage scrambled hastily from
the vehicle, one Of the young ladies. IN
her hasty descent. stepping over another
wire, which, if she had placed her foot
upon, would have probably killed her on
the spot.
The horses were finally released, Sc
verely injured. one Of them that fell up
on the wire, a fine animal, is badly
Scared. and, It is feared. will never be
Of service again. The shock to the ladies
of the family was exec dtngly painful
and distressing.
The Christmas dinner at the NorVell-
Arlington was a sumptuOus one, eclips-
Ing. if possible, the one on Thanksgiving
The menu card was unique, the
dishes i~ntermixed with appropriate quo
tations from Shakespeare. making a
novel and ingenious arrangement Of pro-
gramme.
Cards are out for a german mt Calls
Hail on Friday night, given by
Mr.. r. 9. Stokes, in honor Of Miss
Caruthers, Of Richmond, and Miss Maud
Jones. Of Columbia. $. c. 1t promises to
be a brilliant affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
A YEAR HAS BEEN BORN.
THE BIRTH or THE YOUSGSTER rs
HERALDED NTH GREAT JOY.
The Iron Tongues Of the Bells Have Pro-
claimed the News Which Was Waited
by the wintry ASr Der the City.

"a happy New Year TO you." the bells
seemed to say, as hey chimed cut the
hour OF midnight. aud he sweet reyerhc-
rations were caught up by the wintry air
and waited over the sleeping city. Even
TO the tower of The Times building their
tones re-echoed. and in the silent night.
as one looked out upon the deserted
streets, the air seemed flled with the hap
picst OF wishes. and the j~oyousnoss of
hope. How sweet is that moment. when
We again buckle on the c~orseiet. again
don the glove and helmet; again clasp the
shield and sword. and so out TO combat
In that Queerest of all ba~ttles-the battle
OF life.
True. we look back upon our paths and
see wrecks Of disappointed hopes; but.
then, too. W. see monuments-smali they
may be-to some achievement We have
had our joys. our pleasure. our disap-
pointments. our sorrows. We, perhaps.
have not been as successful as our neigh
bors; but then. there are many who nave
not been as successful as we have.
For all that we have received let us be
thankful. and from our store give to those
who have been less fortunate. BE not
cast down, but rather borrow from the
Christians joyous natal day that beauti-
full song: GLORY 20 God in the Highest.
Peace on earth: goodwill to men"
The year OF 1899 to Richmond's com
mercial interests has marked another era
OF prosperity and progress is the watch
word from banking desk and counting
room. Neither pestilence nor famine has
visited our fair city. and the death rate
does not show any decided increase.
With the retail merchants business has
been excellent in all of it's branches, and
the shops Of this city Will now compare
most favorably with the metropolitan
centres of the Union.
No casualty has visited Richmond since
the terrible death by lightning of Dale
Emmett and his family. There have been
no exposures that nave brought sorrow
20 loved ones. save in one instance. There
have been no great CONGREGATIONS, eX-
cept the elevator fire.
The fashionable residents OF Richmond
begin the year with the brightest of an
ticipations. They look forward with
pleasure to the Association ball, the Com
monwealth ball, the Charity ball. and
other extensive social events that are
yet TO be consummated.
To the Democrats OF the city comes the
thought OF the Democratic dinner TO be
given this month in celebration of the
election of Hon. Grover Cleveland to the
presidency.
A reference TO the many statistics I'm
this issue gives one a splendid idea Of the
progress of Richmond. and they should
be scanned with considerable care. They
have been prepared in a careful manner.
and are accurate accounts Of the many
facts OF the City Of the James.
Tomorrow will be observed as a holi-
day. All Federal, State and municipal
D, nWI stn In,1rc min l., ,ll..l M.
postofice will observe Sunday hours.
The depots will not receive freight, and
will only deliver perishable frelghts up
10 10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
williamsburg.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Dec. 51.-Nr. \.
c. Peachy. commemorative attorney for
this county and town, has been absent
several DAYS In Dover, Del, with requlsl-
ton papers for the arrest Of X. 6. trels-
TON n cattle buyer, who was indicted by
our grand jury a short time ago. Ihe ac-
cused was i'm the habit of buying caNtie
here. and last fall came here and bought
a car load Of calves from Mr.. NJ. l.. Har-
rcll. and gave him in payment n check
on a bank Of Dover, Del. in when thtre
was no money on deposit to his credit.
Thursday evening a pretty afternoon
taa was given at the residence OF Judge
Svdnev smith by his sisters Misses Cora
and Edith. assisted by Miss Lizzie Cole
man and Miss Edith Smith. The recep-
ton was from 4 to 6.
Last night an elegant supper was gwen
bv DR.. Leonard Henley, in honor OF ms
cousin. ex-Circuit Judge X. i. Henley,
who with his interesting family, has
lust moved into our city. Covers were
laid for twenty. and the bill Of fare con
tanned everything that could tempt the
most capricious appetite.
Colonel Benjamin 5. EWell, who Is con-
fned to his bed at his home near Ewell
station from the affects Of an injury
which he received from a fall a short time
ago. is Somewhat improved. The old
Colonel holds a warm place in the hearts
of our people, and much anxiety is felt
for him.
A large number OF invitations were on
Yesterday sent out to a Japanese tea"
TO be on January 4. 1898, from I to . p.
NJ, at the old Powder Horn, that day
being the anniversary of the Society for
the Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities.
The proceeds will go TO the Society, which
proposes TO make this historic octagOn-
shaped building a museum. in which will
be placed many objects Of historical in
terpSt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Barton Height Notes.

Mr.. james II. Barton returned from New
York yesterday.
Miss Leila Dickey is visiting her sister.
Mrs. Lee Lorraine.
Mr.. w. O. Shelburne has gone to Cincln-
natl.
Mr.. Henry Stockman has recovered from
his recent accident.
The committee appointed by the Literary
Society 10 arrange for an entertainment
for the benefit Of the fire department met
on wednesday and decided to give an ele-
CANT entertainment soon.
A number of citizens have issued invita-
tons to many prominent citizens Of Rich
mond, including the Governor and the
Mayor, to attend a New Years reception al
tie Migwam to-m)rrcw from II TO 1 7. NJ.
'.Le entertainment VIII be a pleasant af-
fair.
Mrs. j. w. Ranelly gave a charming on.
teTtainment Thursday 70 the young friends
of her niece, Miss Marion Early.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Up in Ne Elevator.

The elevator boy in The Times build
ing caught the statistical epidemic yes
terday, which prevails around a newspa-
per Office at the beginning Of a new year,
and kept a record of his up and downs.
He carried up 4l9 passengers between the
hours of s a. NJ. and Z i. NJ, and took
down during the same time 81, making a
total of $50 people who availed them
selves Of The Times elevator the last day
in the old year. These figures would
seem to be of little practical value, yet
they demonstrate that The Times building
is a hive OF business and the elevator a
most useful adjunct. 1t also shows that
a considerable percentage more OF people
ride upward than downward on an ele-
VatOr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
The Tunnel Agaiu.

A member OF the firm of Mason, Hoge e.
Co., the contractors who are 10 brick up
the Eighth-street tunnel. was stopping at
Murphy's Hotel last evening. lie told me
that all the necessary arrangements have
been completed, and that the work viii
be commenced tomorrow. Mir. Mason Is
OF the opinion that the work will be
rather tedious on account Of the weather.
He added that the job would be more
difficulty than necessary If it, had been
started Immediately with the ~excavating.
but otherwise ne was non-committal.
Mr.. n. f.. Reid. president of the Rich
mond and Chesapeake railroad, is also
in the city. but when / called on him
last evening shortly after he had returned
70 the hotel be sent word that ne had
retired for the night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
A Children's Party.

The pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James II. Drake, S5 west Grace street.
was the scene Of a juvenile Christmas
party on last Tuesday evening from 6 to
s, and in the blue-draped and pink-rib-
boned parlors the merry children. fifty in
number, added another memory of de-
light TO those Of the season. Miss Mary
Drake. the little hostess Of the occasion.
in blue and rose colored ribbons, received
the miniature men and women, among
whom were George, Ben and Berta Smith.
Neal, Willie and Sarah Baughman, Lille
Pegram, Walter Taylor. John Cabell,
Hamilton Claiborne, Augusta and Strother
Freeman, Susie and Alfred Grey, Cleland
Randolph, Sophia White, James Cowar-
din, Cora Younger and many others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Died Suddenly This Morning.

Mrs. Virginia Ayres Smith died suddenly
this morning at 2:30 o'clock OF heart 1aii-
IRE, at her residence. No. LOG west MAIN
street. Mrs. Smith had been In poor
health for some time past, but no serious
results were expected. At 1890 last nighs
she was sitting in the room of ONE OF the
aides In the house, and seemed to be III
no especial distress of body. she retirsd
about II O'Clock, and about 2 O'Clock she
was taken Ill. Drs. c.. NJ. Shields ana H.
T.. Edwards soon responded. Dut 100 iate
to be of any service. as death had aireaoy
claimed its own.
Mrs. Smith was a relative OF DR.. Shlelds
and "A cousin of Mrs. Robert Morton one
moved in a large circle of friends, ana
was greatly admired for her many Dooie
traits OF mind and character. She was
the daughter Of the late Samuel Ayres'
OF Washington. and n relative OF George.
Ayres, Of Danville. Mrs. Smith was sixty
years of age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
The Loving Ten.

Loving Ten" Chapter Of the Kings
Daughters had a Christmas celebration
at the nursery. on Nineteenth street, last
Thursday afternoon. when thirty chill
dren were made happy with various
presents. The donations were made by
the members of the Woman's Christian
Association.
The chapter is doing a great deal Of
good, and is working in "A quiet and un-
ostentatious manner amOng the poorer
classes Of the population of this city.
It's members are: Mrs. G.. G. Jackson,
Mrs. c. w Tanner. Mrs. Harris Donnan
Mrs. Daniel Mccarthy, Mrs. j.. T. Ire
william. Mrs. Charles Farrell, Mrs. II. u
Eschilberger, Misses Dye Roberts. Mary
Frayser, Juliet Jackson. Evelyn SPOTS,
Margaret Childrey and Nellie Sands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
lIamntnn.

HAMPTON. VA, Dec. 30.-The young
people of Hampton gave their Christmas
hop on Monday night at the Auncry Hali.
Dancing was kept up until a late hour
The Cooking Club, Of Hampton, gave a
sun ptuous leap year dinner at Hotel "Sher-
wood on Wednesday evening. December
2Sth. Despite tine bitter weather, every
member Of the club was present.
The Hampton German Club gave n bril-
liant german on Thursday night, Deem
Der Goth. About thirty couples were dane
ing the ~cctillOn. while many were looking
en-. At II o'clock Il delicious luncheon was
served
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
to be distributed according to length of

to be distributed according to length OF
service ana merit.
AT the Commonwealth the list IL found on
The public bulletin, and ON the bulletin at
the Wcstmorcland Is a notice calling at
tention OF the members TO a list in the
hands of the stew I'd, Mr.. White.
Several hundred dollars AVE been sub
scribed. and yet there Is room for more"
This custom was originated In the Eng
iish clubs, but Il Is rapidly gaining ground
among the best regulated American
clubs. where II is proving a decided i'm
prcvcment upon the old tipping Gus
tor. too frequently resorted TO among
many Of our best American organizations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
A Home EnterDTke.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Lincoln National Building and
Loan Association, of this city, was held
at the office of the company. No. l north
Tenth street, at 4 o'clock =. VI. yester-
day. The following were elected as Off
GERS and directors for The ensuing year:
President, Otis II. Russell; Nce-Presi-
dent. ID. r.. Wilson, Secretary and Treas
urer. Captain b. G. Cook; Assistant Sec
rotary and General Manager, Colonel J.
A.. Pattee; General Attorney. Edmund
Waddill, JT.; Trustees. General Edgar
Allen and DR.. /. j. Hawks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Phi Theta Psi.

The Phi Theta Psi Fraternity held a
convention In Richmond from the 18th 10
the 3Oth inclusive. and Mr.. John G.. Scott,
OF this city, made the address OF welcome.
which was responded to by Mr.. II. Jor-
dan, and Mr.. John X. Griffith. Jr., CT. w.
ID. OF the Crown Chapter. was elected pre-
siding officer OF the convention.
several important changes were made
In the constitution. and the reports from
the various chapters were very crafty
inG. and after O great deal Of routine bus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Unity Iodce Officers,

At a regular meeting Of Unity Lodge,
Independent order OF Odd~Fellows, held
last night. the following officers were
elected: w. II. Tompkins, noble grand;
ID. S. Thompson, vice-grand; w. a. Ma
son, secretary; George w. Pocklinton,
treasurer. and Robert A. Roper, chaplain.
Owing to the lateness OF the hour. the APP
pointment Of the other officers by the
noble grand and vice-grand was postponed
until the next meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Funeral and Intcrment,

The funeral OF the late r.. p. Richard
son took place at st. Paul's church yester-
day at 1890 o'clock, and was largely at
tended. Rev. Mr.. Carmichael ofiiciated.
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Williams.
The interment of the remains Of Mr..
William Stevens, who died suddenly Fri
day morning. was made at Hollywood
yesterday. Rev. Mr.. Morton, assistant
rector Of st. James church, ofiiciated.
The deceased vas the presiding elder of
the Virginia Conciave, Independent Order
OF H~eptasophs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
CaDtain A. e.. Hancock.

Captain A. G. Babcock, who on Thurs
day afternoon broke his thigh by a fall
in his residence. arrived at the
Retreat for the Sick yesterday after
noon, at 3 O'Clock, where he will find the
best treatment that medical science can
afford. Ear,y in the afternoon Or. Brock
and Messrs. a. d. Landerkin, e. T. Au-
gust and Edgar Ferguson colied on Cap
tain Babcock and took him in the dummy
to the city. From the depot he was taken
to the Retreat in an ambulance.
When / called there last evening, DR..
Jones. the resident physician. assured me
that Captain Babcock was resting com
forfably.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

Charles Oresty, charged with passing n
counterfeit silver dollar on John r. VALID
man, was arraigned before United States
Commissioner Wilson yesterday after
noon. COMMISSIONS Flegenhelmer declin-
Ing FOR personal reasons 70 try the case.
Tn accused was represented by Mfr.
william Fl~egenheimer. while Assistant
District Attorney Bristow appeared for
the Government. After hearing some tes-
timony the case was dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
A c-orresnondent Of the Record. uritin

A correspondent Of the Record. writing
from Oxford under date OF November 23d.
says: Mr.. Moody has come and gone;
to sum up his services and the good he
has done In a few sentences Is quite i'm
possible. We can only say that the Corn
Exchange was crowded on every occa-
sion, while the Sunday evening service.
when he meeting was for men only. was
a specially solemn occasion. on Monday.
too. the closing evening OF his visit, there
was q greater crush than even on previous
occasions. The number OF undergraduates
who attended was considerable, and grew
very much during the four days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Generosity al the Clubs

Both the Westmoreland and Common
wealth clubs are noted for the complete
manner I'm which they can accomplish an
object when once they decide upon IL.
These orgar izations. 10 use a homely ex-
preston, slvayJ do the correct thing at
Che correct time.
The clubs rave arranged lists TO which
their members are invited TO subscribe,
the purpose Of these being to raise funds
~ Christmas and New Year presents to
I'll OF their employes and the funds ere
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

LEMON ELIXIR.
A pIe.ssu. Lemon Tonnes

Fer Briousaess. Constipation, Malaria,
Colds and the Grip.
ache. n
Disease.
For Fever. ChIIIs. Debility and Kidney
Disease. take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies'. for natural aud thorouyh organic
regulation. take Lemon Ellxer.
Ir. Mc1ley's Lemon Elixir 10 prepared
from the fresh Juice Of lemons. combined
with other vegetable liver tonics, and win
ROT faiI Won i'm any Of the aDOyc-named dis
"oscg .1c aud Sf.OO bottles at druggists.
Prepared only By DR.. IL. Motley, Atlanta,
On
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Suits Instituted.

The following suits were instituted In
the circuit court yesterday:
Zebulon II. Travers against the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company, for
81, 800.
The Lockbourne Elevator Company
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Com
pany, for $1,000.
The Richmond Paper Manufacturing
Company against Lea, Cullen e. Co., case
of damages, $500.
A. ID. Price against L.. c. Main. case of
damages, 500.
George T. Dean against Harvey w.
Cauthorn, for Sl02.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Henrico County Court.

During the month Of December the
clerk of the HenricO County Court issued
q marriage llcenses-lo to white n Il
to colored couples. During the same time
16l deeds were admitted TO record.
DR.. c. Archer, OF Henrlco' VINO mas
been very IN, is Improving, and Is no"
cnnsILnrnl ont Of langer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

Mr.. G. II. Tompkins, of Walter p. Mo-
ses & CO., has just published a charming
little ballad, ''The Robin and the Blue
Bird" The words are by MIR William II.
Gardner, which have been set to music
by Professor Emory shaw. h ballad
is dedicated to Miss Bessie Pace. All par
ties connected with the opus are resi-
dents of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

mess resolutions OF thanks to the Rich
mond members for their hospitality IN
enterts lining the visitors were adopted.
The convention closed on Frlda nlent'
after which an elegant banquet was
Served at Mgrphy's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
TIE COLD SPELL INPULAsKI.
A Splendid Crop of Ice Secured-Many
nuiet Dinner P~arties-SDuier Foster.

Quiet Dinner Parties-Spuler Foster.
PULASKI, VA, Dec. 29.-Special.-The
cold spell continues in full force. The ice
now being harvested looks like Kenuebec
blocks. Our home supply will be all-sufll-
cient for a very long and dry, warm sum-
me-.
There have been many quiet dinner ar
ties during the week.
Spillcr Foster, who was sent 10 the pen
itcutllry for seventeen years, is anxious
for a new trial.
MI. G. \. Morris is the latest candidate
for the clerkshlp.
The January term of our county court
BEGINS on next Monday. 1t will be The