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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
DO you WANT NICE HOME

For Sale: A handsome residence on
the finest boulevard in the city and stree
cars passing the door. House has six
rooms, servants room, kitchen and bath
good stable and on two large corner lots.
This is one of the hnds omest places in tn
city. Inquire of JOHN Il. HAMBLEToN&
Co, at LIGHT office
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
"A THING OFIeEAUTY. AND

"A THING or BEAUTY AND JOY"
The large. handsome store Of l.. P.
Peck & Co. is at last open, and the
public generally are cordially invited
to call and take q look at the finest
furniture establishment in the south.
west. You are requested to call, II
Won buv or not, II % If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
WHAT PRESENT SHALL BUY.

If you contemplate buying a
present for your wife, just step into L.
P. Peck & Co.'s, and you can there
find something both useful and
pretty, and the prices will be sure to
suit the size of YOUR pocket book.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
NOTICE..

For all kinds of marble and granite
work such as monuments and headStones,
also iron fencing of the latest styles at
the very lowest prices, call at the old re-
liable firm on East Houston street, near
post office. l4tf OTTO ZIRKEL Prop.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17

Consumption, Malaria, Rheumatism,
Catarrh and all Blood and Chronic diseas-
eS are caused by microbes. RedamS' Mic
robe Killer will remove the cause and
give nature a chance TO cure so page
book free giving full explanation.
Z. REUss, City Drug Store,
10 90 3m cod s E. Commerce st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
SULPHUR BATHS.

The Natural Hot Sulphur Bathing es-
adjustment at the Southwestern Park,
is now open. Hack to the grounds leaves
he /. & G. n. ticket office, Alamo plaza,
at and II a. m. and and 7 p. m. 107tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
New Officers.

The San Antonio Commandery, No.
7, knights Templar, elected the fol-
lowing officers last night:
Eminent commander, E. l.. Beau
mont; generalisimo. ]. B. Hamilton;
captain general, Edward Chamber
lain; prelate, F. Nice. Newton; recor-
der, E. r. Norton; treasurer, G. F.
Cotton; hall trustee, T. s. Greenlay.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
So, SO TO S4OO.

You can get nice bedroom set all
the way from 81 so to $500, at l.. P.
Peck & Co.'s, 224 and 226 West Com-
merce st. 1t costs nothing to call and
look at same IL % tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17

WONDERFUL CHANGE IN PRICES,
We have made q sweeping reduc.
ton In our Clothing Department. A
chance to save big money on Dress
Suits, Business Suits, Overcoats and
Boys Clothing. JosKE BROS. la 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
Formal Opening.

The formal opening of the Blue Ribbon
Saloon, at the corner of Laredo and West
Commerce streets, will occur Saturday
night, Jan. 18th. A fine free lunch will be
set al 10 o'clock. Cordial invitation to the
public extended. l-l3-2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
a sEAuTIFUL EXHIBITION.

There is on exhibition at the new
store of L. P. Peck & Co, 224 and 226
Commerce street, the finest and larg-
est stock of furniture ana carpets ever
before seen in this city. The public
10 invited to call and examine, and
compare prices. II % tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
FIVE CARLOADS

Just arrived, five car loads of fur
niture, which we will sell at factory
prices.
&. A. SHOWERS FURNITURE Co.
IA 81 203 w. Commerce street.
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a. q. KERR e. SONS,

Wood, coal and Muldoon sandstone
rock speciality. Can furnish any
quantity and size from 500 lbs. to 10 tor
rock. Ask for prices. Telephone 372. Il
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17

The Eagle is the place for mems
Sl.5O 800 and 81. so goods. A big
stock, polite manager and no trouble
to show goods. The Eagle, Com
meree and Navarro street. II If.
We are now prepared to furnish the
ladies of San Antonio with the latest
STYLES in fine millinery and fancy goods;
Misses Kirchner, 231 West Commerce
street. 10 Is 3m
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A POINTER.

You can get the very best under
wear at very low prices at the old
stand Of Young & Arnold, 242 Com
marca street, II Z9tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
CARPETS, MATTINGS,

and everything in the furniture line,
from the cheapest to the finest grades
made, can be found at l.. P. Peck &
Co.'S, 224 and 266 Commerce street.
1873 IT,
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Oh, MAMAl

Do go down and see those lovely
parlor and bed room suits at L. p.
Peck & Co.'s, 224 and 226 West Com
MERGE street. They are the finest ever
seen in this city, IL % t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17

DIR. Starnes Is now In the MaCkey
building, second floor, rooms 30 and
PIP, at 3l3 E. Houston street. Street
cars from all the depots pass In front
of the door. Telephone $40. IL q I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17

Alamo Sanitary Co. r. w. Wal
lace, Prop. Cess pools and privy
vaults cleaned with new and odor-
less process; barrels removed. Office
sos w. Com. sc. Tele. All. 923 6m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17

We ARE still in the field with q
large assortment of crockery, glass.
lamps and house furnishing goods,
comprising mostly the best goods in
the market. The goods must be sold +,
and you will find our prices far below
OF trade. REIDELL & COMPANY,
Opp. Maverick Bank, Houston st. tt
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coMMINGE & cLAVIER'S

Furniture and Auction House has been
removed to the telephone building, 227
Houston street. 1-2-t
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ABAR6AIN FOR PRINTERS,

For Sale: 500 lbs. Of Brewer Roman,
fair condition, abundance of sorts, at
Is and 20 cents q pound. Address,
IL q tt T. B. JOHNSON, LIGHT Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
Building Permits.

Nathaniel Dolson. lumber kitchen,
east side of Comal street, Third ward;
$75.
s. Houston, lumber dwelling, east
side of Paso Hondo street, Sixth ward;
5000.
8. Houston, lumber stable, east side
of Paao Hondo street Sixth ward; $40.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-17
Probate Court,

Yesterday afternoon business was
transacted as follows:
Letters of guardian ship were grant
ed to Mrs. A. U. McGhee, on the per-
sons of the Brooks minors, bond $500.
In the estate OF John E. Young, de.
ceased, will admitted to probate.
In the estate of Augusta VIM, de-
ceased, will admitted'to probate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
XMAS SERVICES IN MANCHESTER.
Large Congregations and Good Music
Personal and Other Items.


The good people of Manchester enjoyed
pleasant but very quiet Christmas. The
day was more like Sunday than an ordi-
nary holiday. All public offices were
closed, and excellent order prevailed.
One of the most exciting episodes OF the
day was a little fire that occurred at
Tenth and Hull streets. The roof Of tho
building In which Mr.. Latham keeps q
saloon caught fire from a baby-wakeri
and the department was called out The
blaze was extlnguIshed before any mate
rial damage had been done.
The churches In this city Sunday were
largely attended. and the services were
OF an interesting character. In most OF
them special music had been arranged,
which was rendered IA fitting manner.
Yesterday morning at II o'clock special
services were held In Meade-Memorial
church. and a large congregation were
present. Rev. J. J. Clopton, rector of the
church, preached an able sermon. The
choir of the church rendered some beau
tiful music
The monthly meeting OF the Building
Fund Association of West-End Methodist
church was held Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Rev. r. II. Wilson. Of Clay
Street Methodist church, made an inter-
esting address, and there was large at
tendance.
Miss Rosa Reams, while returning from
Bainbridge-Street Baptist church Sunday
night tainted on Hull street between
Tenth and Eleventh. She was carefully
cared for by friends. but IT was quite
q while before she could be restored to
consciousness.
'Mr. William Il. Chapman and Miss Sis
sic Hall were united in marriage Sunday
at noon at Salisbury" the home of the
groom's brother, near Midlothian, Ches-
ferfeld county. There was large NUM-
her of friends of the contracting parties
present
The Balnbrldge-Street Baptist Sunday
school will have a Christmas-tree at the
church next Thursday night. "A very
interesting programme has been arranged
for the occasion.
Mrs. Mary J. Martin is very sick at her
residence. No. 1920 McDonough street
Mr.. John Topham, of Atlanta Ga. was
i'm the city yesterday en- route 10 tne nome
of his parents, in Williamsburg, va
Mr. James Cox, OF Washington Is visit
ing his parents in this city.
Miss Eula Holt and Mr.. Ralph Holt are
visiting In Staunton.
Mr. William F. Morgan, OF Portsmouth
,s visitiIA, relatives In this city.
Very few arrests have been made during
the Christmas holidays
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
,ion meeting at Leader Hall sunday was
largely attended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26

Time. 2;os%. "''"
sixth race--six and a half fur,onvs se,
ing. s-year-olds-ocean II. won. Transl
SECOND, Virden third, Time is8%.
EAST sT. LOUIS. MO-. December as =
an excellent card Of Ave werl-iilled races
attracted crowd numbering 5000 persons
70 the East-Side track to-day. The wea-
Their was all that could be desired. ana the
sport good.
FIRST rSoe--five eighths OF a mlle-Monls
Overton won. Matthews second. Coleraine
third. Time. Loo Ia.
sccond race--seven eighths OF a mile.
selling hohican won, Little George Sc.
cond. Hattie II. third. Time. 1;s7.
Lhiru race-eleven sixteenths of a mile.
sehing-V -Virgtnian won, John Dunn ge-
coma, Moonlight third Time. 1:i7.
fourth race-fve eighths OF n mile. sell
mg-Euafce won. Censor second, Estelle
+. third. Time. l:07 l-2.
Firth race--thrce fourths OF n mile.
handicap-Bsliardine won, Mr.. Dunlap Sc
consi, Miss Kitty third. Time. la.
sixth race--one mile. sweepstakes.-Mojl
~ won, Emblem SECOND. Pearl N. third.
Time. 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
TOASTED THEIR COMMANDER.
Sir knights Assemble at the Temple and
Send Greetings.

Tn response 10 the invitations which
were sent out by Eminent-commanoers
Louis p. Ecker and F. w. Cunningham
about one hundred Sir knights, members
~ Richmond Commandery, No. 2. and
Commandery OF st. Andrew. NO. 10
knights Templar. assembled In JOINT con-
claye in the ommandery-rooms at Ma
sonic Temple and drank toasts to the
Most Eminent Grand Master OF the
United States, Hugh McCurdy. OF Boston;
Plight Eminent Grand Commander OF the
state of Virginia. e. Il. Downman, OF
Alexandria. and Very Eminent Grand Re-
corder of the United States. William B.
Isaacs.
Eminent-C Commander Louis +. Ecker,
OF St. Andrews Commandery, proposed
the toasts, and they were drunk In egg
nog By the Sir Knights present.
After the toasts had been drunk and
the congratulatory telegram 70 Com
mander McCurdy and the response there
10 had been read by frater Ecker, the
gathering was made informal. and whis-
KEY and water was substituted for the
foaming beverage in which the health OF
the Sir knights had been pledged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
New on,cers Of R,chmond Lodge.

Last night was an eventful one with
Richmond Lodge No. 1. !. o. o. F. Tho
semi-annual election OF officers took place.
and much of interest to members OF tho
order transplred. There were many visit
ing brethren present and the attendance
on the whole was very large. The result
of the election was as follows:
Noble Grand. Charles T. Loefiier; Vice
Grand. Thomas Scott: Recording Secre-
tary. l.. A. Tucker; Treasurer, Robert
Hin Jr.; Chaplain. Rev. w. w. Landrum:
Trustees. Sylvanus Stokes. George ID.
Davis. u. r.. Allen, y. Batnock. and Dr,
William H. Harbaugh. These officers will
be Installed next Monday night when there
viii be grand reunion of the lodge and
all members are expected 10 be present.
Extensive Preparations are now being
made for the joint reunion Of all the odd
Fellow lodges OF Richmond and Manches-
ter during the month of January.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
DEATH OF Mr.. W. 9. MARKS.
This Most EstimabIe Gentleman Passes
Away on Christmas Morning.

Away on Christmas Morning.
Mr.. Walter 3. Marks died at his
fathers residence, No. SOP west Grace
street at o'clock yesterday morning Of
consumption. He had been in bad health
for year or more, but had only been
confined to his room a few weeks He was
born In Prince George county. November
10. 1889, and was educated at Blacksburg
Military Academy by HIS fathers old
cIassmate at the Virginia Military Insti-
tute, General Lane. For number OF
years after his graduation he was en-
ployed at West Point as a clerk In the
Richmond and West Point Terminal Com
pany's Office. In 1877 he removed to Rich
mond. and was for short time employed
by the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company. He left their
service To accept the position OF chief
clerk In the Richmond and Danville rail-
road freight office in Richmond, which po-
sition he held until his death.
Mr.. Marks possessed a decided talent
for inventions and has patented num-
Der of useful devices, among them being
n unique car-lock, which was adopted by
the Standard Railway Company of Phila-
delphia, and a safety-lamp for use on rail-
way trains.
His was an exemplary life throughout.
He was a consistent Christian, and was a
communicant OF Grace Episcopal church,
md secretary OF Grace-Church Division
of ST. Andrews Brotherhood. Possessing
a sunny disposition he was beloved by all,
and the announcement OF his death will
cast a gloom over those by whom he was
known.
He married Miss May Griffith, daughter
OF Mr.. John II. Griffith, a little over a
year ago, and she, with one son, survives
him.
The funeral will take place from Grace
church this afternoon at $50 O'Clock. The
lnterment will be at Hollywood.
The following gentlemen viii act as
pall-bearers:
Honorary: Governor P. w. Mckinney.
Colonel J. v. Bidgcod, Judge George l.
Christian. Captain F. II. Lea, Captain b.
=. Reeve. Colonel T. p. Pollard, and
Messrs. Maurice T. Smith, and W. I. Var
brough.
Active: Messrs. Thomas s. Armistead.
George NJ. West, Henry l.. Watkins w.
c. Camp, w. J. Boykin, George Mayo,
Hay T. Thornton, and DR.. j. NJ. Win
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26

ing Rev @. II. Ray. d. D., preached on
''The Time and End OF Messiah's Ad-
vent" At night Rev. Paul Whitehead.
ID. d., dlscoursed on THE Interchangeable
Christi Both sermons were eminently
suited to the Christmas season. and the
music. Ted by chorisser Il. s. IL. yalen-
tine. was beautifully rendered. There
were special Christmas. services held In
the tabernacle yesterday at sunrise, ana
at 3 p. NJ. In the mission rooms, both
OF which were deeply interesting. The
Christmas festivals OF the Sunday schools
win be held on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings OF this week.
IN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES.
The services In the Presbyterian
churches Sunday were well attended DR..
Hoge preached three times during the
day-in the morning at his own church.
In the afternoon at tho Church OF the
Covenant, and at night of Old-Mark
Hall. His sermon in the morning was
based upon the opening verses OF the
Book of Job, wherein the feasting OF
the sons OF Job Is described. The SER
mon was a simple and beautiful plea
for family worship.
DIR. Kerr filled his own pulpit In the
morning. and in the afternoon preached
for DR.. Hoge. His morning sermon was
appropriate TO Christmas.
Rev. DIR. Fair. of the ce-stree'
Presbyterhn church, preached an I'M
presslve Christmas sermon at that church
Sunday night
THE CHRISTIANS.
Rev. Jabez Hall. of the Seventh
Street Christian church. preached SER
mon appropriate TO Christmas Sunday
morning. His theme was the prophesies
and epochs pointing to the coming OF
Christ
The Christmas Sunday-school celebra-
ton of the Seventh-Street Christian
church will take place In the lecture
room OF the church Thursday night at
s O'Clock. The programme VIII consist
OF addresses and tableaux, and singing
by this children.
The Christmas entertainment or the Se-
cond Presbyterian church Sunday school
will be held In the church lecture-room
Friday afternoon. The exercises VIII en-
brace singing. recitations. dialogue. &c.
The Christmas services at the Church
Of the Covenant yesterday were OF very
interesting character, and the congrega-
ton filed the church to its utmost
The feature Of the service was the ad-
dress of Rev. DR.. Hoge. 1t was one OF
great beauty and power, and the descrip-
ton of Bethlehem elected absorbing at
tensien. The services were conducted by
the pastor, assisted by Rev. DR.. X. +.
Kerr. The collection was generous con-
sistlng Of money, clothing, groceries, and
coal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
soME CHRISTMAS FIRES


ana EIxeWnore.
Firecrackers are among the very ess<n-
tial concomitants to the Christmas hcli-
days They seem to give life and revelry
to the season. But they are dangtrou0
playthings, and this fact was Demon
strated yesterday In the three small fires
that were caused by the pyrotechnical ten-
denotes of the hoys
AS early as l.s5 A. M. one Of the tiny
missiles fell upon the awning In front Of
the Broad-street store Of Hermann
Schmidt. ignitins and practically destroy-
ing It. An alarm was turned In from Bog
3f7. corner Seventh and Broad streets.
and the department made promph response
and extinguished the Lirse befo) )any ma
terial damage had been done.
At $50 o'clock yesterday morning q
house owned by Mr.. Rose. and occupied
by Bette Howard (coloredD, In Kelly's
alley, near Smith ana Broad streets.
was fred IN similar way The fames
were extinguished before much lnjuyy had
been done. the damage only an nnting to
about $50.
Shortly before o'clock last night there
was an alarm from Station 52 The Cause
was small blaze at No. 7o2 west Catha-
rlne street, owned by Mrs. Weber. nd oc-
cupied by Thomas II. Fowlkes. The DAM
age was slight. and the cause pop
cracker.
An alarm was turned In from box "a
at II :36 Sunday morning. the occasion
being a small blaze In the roof OF tho
house Of Mr.. Woodson, near the COR
ner Of Laurel and Cary streetA Tho
damage was trifling. The fire. bells juse. az
this hour caused some uneaGness among
those who were attending church
FIRE AT MIR. BRANCHS.
Indscreet manipulation OF pypotechnics
caused q slight blaze In the reS1enoe Of
Mr., John p. branch. corner Of Foushcs
and Franklin streets, last evening. which,
but for the prompt arrival on the sceno
of the department, might have resulted
seriously.
Mr.. ID. q. Hobson, who lives opposite
Mr. Branch's residence, while on his way
down Foushee street noticed blazes DART
Ing from one OF the rear dor1ner-win-
dows of the Branch residence. and hastily
aroused the family. who had all retired
ran to Adams and Franklin streets and
turned In an alarm from Box i36 The
entire window was burned out. but tho
damage win not exceed 500. The rooms
IN which the fire was discovered were
used exclusively for storage purposes,
No one had been on that floor during tho
day, and as the blaze originated from thu
outside OF the window. 1t was concluded
that the fire was caused by a bah FROM
a Roman-eandle or by a sky-rocket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
Two ChrIstmns Accidents.

There were the usual number Of Christ.
mas accidents yesterday, but none OF
them were. SO far as learned last night
OF a very serious nature.
Howard Woodfin. son OF Mr.. s. f.
woodfin, OF No. ZOO east Grace street
fractured his arm yesterday morning by
falling from the top of fence that he had
climbed over TO get football
Guy Mosby. while playing with a toy
cannon on Pine street. had his face
scorched with powder. Similar troubles
doubtless befell many other youthful
Americans
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
Regeneration.

To secure normal and regular tissue
change throughout the body use Bran
dreth's pills. This tissue mctamorphosis
consists In constantly proceeding waste OF
tissue and Its regeneration. Brandreth's
pills are the best solvent Of the products
OF dIslntegrnfion Of the tissues and In
creases their elasticity They are an all
seratlve and eiiminative remedy. which
alIay irritation and remove obstruction
hv aiding nature. and are OF great bene-
4. In cases Of temporary and habitual
constipation. torpid liver, biliorsness head
ache. indigestion. rheumatism. and dis
eases arising from an impure state OF the
blood.
Brandreth's Pills are purely vegetable.
absolutely harmless Ana ss1s 70 take ~
aay siuses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
Presented with ak. ftp. Pin.

The employees of Mr.. George Bannister
yesterday presented that gentleman with
@ beautiful Knights of Pythias badge as
token of their appreciation of
his kindness and consideration as
an employer. The presentation was
made In a neat little speech by Mr.. James
p. Wood. who had been requested by the
attaches OF the house to perform this
service for them. Mr.. Bannister re-
sponded feellngly, and invited his guests.
about forty In number. to partake Of an
elegant dinner, which was served with
fine wines and many delicacies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
BICYCLE RECORDS BROKEN.
Van Emberg Makes "a Hundred Miles 4,
51-2 Hours-Uosmer,s Ec,t

van Emberg Makes Hundred Miles fr
S1-s Hours-Hosmer's Feat.
NEW YORK, December 2.-Records
were smashed this morning at the six.
day bicycle race at Madison.square Gar.
den.
The hnndred-mlle record. which was {
hours and 20 minutes. and held by Arthur
Robb. OF England. was broken by Van
Emberg. He made the distance In hours
and 30 minutes. a
Hosmer has broken the 12-hour record
which was l67 miles and laps. made by
Prince In 1891. Hosmer, in the time. made
2o6 miles and laps.
Score for l2 hours, ending at noon to.
dny:
Hosmer, 206 miles laps
Martin. 2l5 miles 71-2 laps.
Waller POI miles laps.
Svock. 200 miles laps.
Starblck. 19l miles 6 laps.
Ashinger 100 miles laps.
Van Emberg. 1S9 miles lap.,
Albert. lS miles laps
Nerwell. ia miles laps.
Golden, 1GS miles laps
Baton, $50 miles laps.
Fuller. 13i miles laps
Forwait, 1l9 miles laps
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
A FEW CHRISTMAS ARRESTS.
One for Shooting, Another for Cutting, and
Others for Minor Offences.

William Hicks was arrested yesterday
evening for feloniously cutting a fellow
citizen by the name of William F. Web
ber. The men came into contact with one
another at the corner Of Fifteenth and
Franklin streets. Webber received a very
ugly cash across the face. The ambulance
was summoned, and the injuries OF Web
Der given proper attention.
Officers Butler and Ogiivie, of the First
District, yesterday arrested Calvin Hicks
(coloredD for cutting Stephen Jennette
with knife
There was a slight cutting ARRAY In
Pink alley last evening. but no one was
badly hurt. The celebrants were prompt
ly arrested and taken to the Second Sta
ton.
Emanuel Johnson (coloredD was lodged
In 'hs First Police-Station last evening,
charged with attempting to shoot VIII
liam Loahman (white).
A negro woman was reported last night
to have been seriously shot in Henrico
county yesterday.
The number of arrests made within the
last three days Is believed to have been
much smaller than is usually the case for
the same period.