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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS DISPATCH.

To-morrow's twelve-page Dispatch will
be the most complete and interesting
Christmas paper ever issued in Richmond.
In addition to the latest news from all
parts OF the world it's columns will be
filed with Christmas editorials, Christ
mas stories. Christmas fashions. Christ
mas "reminiscences poems. etc.
The local features alone will make II
fine holiday number. Original stories by
members OF the Dispatch staff: an article
showing the changes that have taken
place in Christmas manners and customs,
and embracing both poetic sentiments
and a romantic sketch OF the holidays:
a special letter. containing timely sug
gestions about how best TO spend the
day. and several other articles of equal
interest will constitute part OF the
choice feast that has been prepared for
our readers.
An account OF General Robert r. Lees
Christmas dinner in 1864. by Captain +.
J. Mackay, late OF the Confederate States
engineers. is humorous contribution that
will be read with great interest by every
eX-Confederate soldier and. in fact. by
all who loved the Lost Cause"
A special New York letter dllustrateD
will graphically describe how Christmas
is observed by the Four Hundred how
railroad I1agnates make presents. and
how young milionaires amuse themselves
at home on the great holiday.
Augusta Prescott, in an illustrated
Washington letter. throws a food OF
light on the observance Of Christmas by
mstresses of the White House, giving
also the quiet manner I'm which the
present First Lady oe the Land OBJ
serves the day at home, with her family
and servants
Besides tha holiday features there VII,
also be In sundays great paper our spe-
cial New York fashion letter which Is
chiefly detoted to the seasons cos>
tunes for misses and little folk. and
also an illuatrated New York letter de-
scribing the very latest reception gowns
worn I'm the metropolitan city.
Altogether, to-morrows Dispatch win
be a model Sunday and Christmas news
paper. It's: twelve pages will be brim-
ful Of bright, readable matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
Held at the Police Stations.

George Wheeler (coloredD was arrested
and locked up yesterday. charged with
stealing a bucket OF lard from c. l. Todd :
Sixth-street store. -
Thieves broke into the barber-shop or
H. c. Eyerly, on Laurel street, Thursday
night. and stole two pair Of hair-clippers
and two mandOlins.
worth 'Thurs,lay evening some pickpocket
stole the pocket-book Of Miss Mildred
Wade. containing so
Allen Mosley. negro man. was ar
rested and lodged in the Secohu Station.
House. charged with stealing turkey
from G. q. Lawton.
Alice whitley (colored) was arrested
and locked up on the charge or steallng
musIc-top from the Five anu ZEN
cont Store"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
Lee Cnmp Elecfs Officers.

Lee Camp held a well-attended meeting
last night, and elected the following Off
GERS: Commander, r. Leslie Spence; First
Lieutenant Commander. John \. Meanley;
Second Lieut. anant- Commander John Nj.
Warren; Third Lieutenant -Commia1nder.
lanes r. Gray: Adjutant, j. Taylor
Stratton: Quartermaster. u. 4. Brown.
Jr': Surgeon, r. r. Stover; Assistant sur
geon. \. l.. Crouch; Chaplain Thomas ).
Riddick; officer OF the Day. j: Henry
Kracke; Treasurer James T. Ferriter; t.r
dette. Frederick B. Elliott; Color-Ser-
geant. L. l.. Lacy; First Color-Guard; y.
y. Gin Second Color-Guard, Edward >.
Tuck: Miles Z. Phillips. }. ). Van Horn
Arthur q. Evans, trustees
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
Death of Sister Marianna.

Sister Mariana Hember, one or the
Oldest and best-beloved nuns IN the Acau-
envy of Visitation. Monte Maria, died az
that institution Thursday. night. She was
Tor 20 Years having taken the veil when
She was only i6 years old. She had been
connected with Monte Mara Academy
for a number Of years.
Of the Academy to-day At 9 o'clock, ana
the services W i'll be conducted by Blsnop
Van de Vyver, assisted by the other
clergy Of the diocese.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
mw- ADMINISTRATION METHO

DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH corner Twenty
fourth AMI Nelson streets Rev. 1EoRGx y:
RAY, Pastor or-Preaching SABBATH MORNING 81
cIass. "a meeting ,i 2 al A. N. sunasy-sohooi as
Oils A. N.
Prayer.neeting Monday NJ 7:30 p. NJ.
"Wednesday service at 1880 z. NJ.
Young mems prayer-meeting Tdursday 81
7:30 r. NJ.
MlssioS-Rooxs Sunday school at Q A. N.
Sunday service az 3 p N.
Friday service at 1:30 p. VI.
All welcome. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
DESTINED FOR THE BRAzlLS.
a Draft of Naval Apprentices Go-Other
Naval News-Anniyersary.

- A'"Hi W. -NHNh apprentices 1o-Otncr
Naval News-AnniVersary.
NORFOLK. VA, December 22.-(Spe-
cial.)-A draft OF naval apprentices was
sent from the United States receiving
ship Franklin last night to the Brooklyn
nayy-yard TO serve on board the new
cruiser New York on her cruise I'm the
Brazils The Essex Is not fully repaired
and fitted out yet for service in the school
fleet and viii not leave the yard until Feb
ruary. Nearly an the officers Of the Mo-
nongahela have left. and many OF the
officers OF the station have gone North
10 their homes for the holidays.
The funeral Of Mayor L. G. Thomas
took place this afternoon conducted by
Rev. Or. A. L.. owen.
About 3C0 persons last night attended
the quarter-century anniversary reception
of Rev. j. j.. Powell. rector Of st. Johns
Protestant Episcopal church.
The Police Poor Relief Organization has
resumed operations for the winter, with
generous stocks Of contributions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
Important to Life-Insurance Solicitors.

The new plan OF field organization
adopted in the Southern States by the
New York Life Insurance Company offers
opportunities OF unprecedented advantage
10 first-class solicitors.
Life agents of integrity and ability de-
slrous OF securing contracts with the
home Office direct. under favorable condi-
tons as TO terms and territory, will find
here & splendid opportunity. Address ap-
plieations for agencies. or write for fur
ther information to Mr.. l.. A. Cert. In
spector OF Agencies, at the company 2
home Office. Nos. SAG and sis Broadway
New York.
NEW YORK INSURANCE. COMPANY.
BY George w. Perkins, Third vics-Prssi-
dent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
o'FERRALL's INAUGURATION.
Fourth Regiment stan. Battalion and
Norfolk Light Infantry Blues Coming.

NORFOLK. VA. December 22.-tSpe-
cinl 1.-THE field and stan officers of the
Fourth Virginia Regiment have decided
to go 10 Richmond on the occasion OF
tho Inauguration Of Governor O'FerralL
The Norfolk city Guard and the Lee
Rifles. with some other company. viii 90
as n battalion under command OF Major
George w. Taylor. leaving here sunday
Blues. Captain Keeling. will also so.
Surgeon r. c. Irving, Of the United
States Marine Hospital Service has re
turned from Europe and resumed MS
duties here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
cARVlNc.KNlFE IN HIS POCKET.
a Dog-Cart Upsets and lie Receives a
Dangerous Wound In the Back.

LEXINGTON, VA, December 22.-(spe-
cial)--A man named Brown Lee cut him
self accidentally here to-day with a
carving-knife. lie and a friend were sit
ting in dog-cart at the hitching-yard,
when the cart suddenly upset, and a
large carvng-knife which was in his hip
pocket ran into the small of his back,
making an ugly wound. The doctors pro-
nounce the wound very serious, but they
have hope Of his recovery. lie Is n ma
tive OF this county. but has been in
Missouri for some time past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
4 Home weddlng-Anglea-DuvaI.

DOVER MINES. VA, December ~
CSreciali~At noon on Wednesday last a
small assembly Of relatives gathered at
the residence Of Mr.. Edwin }. DuNal'
near Mauakiu. GoOchland county, 10 WIZ
Ritchie Anglia and Miss Julia Erasmus
DuVal. Rev. Dr John VI. Pitcher, brother
in-law of the bride. performed the cere-
The wedding was very quiet in conse-
ouence of the recent death of the brides
,nothar. There were many valuable pres
.entg and sumptuOuS dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
eey- pARK. K.pLACE METHODIST

CHURCH corner franklin aud Flne streets'.--
Preaching at IL =. NJ. and r. ~. oy the
PASTOR Rev. ". J. YouSc, ID. D. Morning sub
iect: Tho Visit OF the Wise Msn o. tho infant
Christ" Evening subject: The lleathe0i.m
Of Christendom as Illustrated by Christmas Gus.
toms" sunday school az o.30 A. N C.ass-
meeting at 3 Z. VI. Prayer-meetins WE'D
SEsDAY az : p. ~. Young peoples meeting Far
DAY az : 2. NJ Sunday school at Epworth Mis-
sion Reservoir streeD az 3 z. NJ. Offering Tor
tho poor at the morning service
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

...,.r.. Fatal Accident--So Court
st Abingdon.
, IENN.. December 22.-(Spe-
s.Iratt. workman at
r Was fatally injured to-
digging a pit. and had It
feet deep. when one SIDE
.ags1t him about the hips.
'lIy injured that he only
..rs. lie moved 20 Bristol
year since. lie leaves
.e no court at Abingdon
being thought best as
... ir..suiioB. owing 20 the TACT
q. DOx Is IN three or four
. sections Of Washington county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
.v.,.r.n or the Mexican War.

OAK HARBOR. OHlO.-I met George
O. Momeny an old veteran Of the Mexi-
can war. on the streets today who told
me that after reading about simmons
Liver Regulator he bought bottle, and
tho first thee doses gave him immediate
relief. George GOsline Your druggist sells
IL in powder or liquid. The powder TO
be taken dry or made into "A tea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
Death in the CITY Jail.

Coroner TAYLOR held an inquest over inc
bodv Of 4 colored man at the city jail
Yesterday morning. The man was ar
rested Thursday night and taken TO the
lookup. charged with being n lunauc.
bis cnlI His name was Robert Jones,
and he had only been in Richmond
short while The verdict was that death
resulted from brain disease, and no blame
was attached 20 the jail authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
nsy- CT JAMES METHODIST

CHURCH corner Twenty-ninth and Marshall
stroetsl-Rey. j. w. Ao0RE, PASTOR Preaching
SUNDAY by the pastor az L o'clock A. M--Sub-
iect for morning tho Angels Message AZ
~ o'clock p M.-Sublect: Thoughts Suggest.
20 by Seeing n Drunken Boy on the Street Lass
sunday Evening" sunday school, 9:l5 o'clock.
WEDNESDAY and FRIDaY-NIdRT prayer-meet-
ings at o'clock. A cordial welcome TO all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
to- BROAD.sTREET METHo-

DIST CHURCH corner Broad, and Tenth
streetsl-Rev W. V. TUDOR. ID. D.. Pastor. Ser
vices as follows: sunday school ~ $3.50 A. NJ.
Preaching at IL A. NJ, Rev PAUL WHITEHEAD,
ID. D., and p. ". preaching by the Pastor, sub
iect: "1he OratoriO Of the Soul; Know that
My Redeemsr Lvoth' Services WEDNESDAY,
NIGHT az 4 ,'iD,S. Class-uieetins THURSDAY
NIGRT at S Oci, -. Young mems meetlng SArUk-
DAY NIGHT ut r. NJ. Subject at s: "a The Bite
Of sin and It's kennedy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

A dispatch from Rome SAYS there seems
10 be no disposition in high circles there
10 constru, Prime Minister Crspi's de-
claration aa the opening Of the Italian
ance. Italy. good faith has never been
doubted in eome. nor her firm resolve to
fulfill her Obligations "a an ally Of Aus
tria and &, rmany. The fact that the
Prime Mnicter omitted 20 refer to the
Triple Allia4ce is considered 10 be Of no
CaueappQnFg'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
nSy" FAJRMOUNT METH

CHI RCH-Kev. II. +. JOHNSTON, ID. d., Pastor
IL A. NJ, THE Perils Of Christmas-Time.
7.30 pm. the Pleasures Of Christmas.rime.
Special service CuKisrMA MORNING az $50.
Come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
'UE PROPER THING.
A SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
Four Men Killed Outright and Three
Others Seriously Injured.

KNOXVILLE, TENN. December o.
4 most shocking accident occurred at
noon to-day. The boiler OF the lumber
mill Of the Alexandria Lumber Company
exploded, killing Jim Whittle, Louis
Palmer. Sherrod Dupes. and Harry Cald-
well. and seriously injuring Tom Narros,
Solomon, Henry, and Joseph Massey.
Henry will probably die.
The remains OF the killed were horribly
manged and found long distances away.
Caldwelrs body was not found, and II is
believed never will be. The Inflated mill
stood on the banks OF the river. and the
body was doubtless torn into atoms and
blown into the stream.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
Icr-cprAN AND ICES.

Vanilla, Strawberry. Chocolate. Pista-
chic Ice Cream. Lemon Ice, Lalla Rookh'
cafe Frappe, Roman Punch. Kirsh Punch
AIarron Pudding with Sauce. Nessolroue
pudding with Sauce. Individual Ices OF
all kinds. u,,>,r
CuARI,OTTE RUSSE AND WINE
JELLY,
FRIYIT CAKE, POUND CAKE.
Almond Cakes. Fancy Cakes, especialy
o.. Chr,s,mas II. w. MOESTA,
70 ,t,tore 1S7 III east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
THE TURF BOILED DOWN.
Events In Epltome-Ivy City Resumption
MoreIlo's Owner Discredited.

Moreiio's Owner Discredited.
NEW ORLEANS. December 2.-Ftrst
race-fve furlongs. selling. all ages-Moilie
MAY won, Gratz Hanley second. Belle
of Springfield third. Time l'o5.
Second race-three quarters OF q mile
sau,ny-O ONYX won, Billy Bennett second
Wallace third. Time, 1I5 IL.
Third race-five and one half fnriongs
ealing 2-year- -oIds-H -Hurlbert won. Topic
second. Billy Harugan third. Time
lI0 IA. - ,u,n,a cso
Fourth race-seven furiongs-Minnie Gee
won. Carmen second. Silverado thiro'
Tgfth race--six furlongs. handicap-Bra-
80. won. Mamie Lord second, st. Patrick
third. Time. l:ls IL.
MOUND CITY COURSE.
EAST ST. LOUIS, pecember a;-Trst
..ce.-.nine sixtsnxha oe mus-saaAass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
COLONEL HAMPTON HOCE.
He Files an Answer to the Charges Against
Him.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 2.-
]. Hampton Hoge, United States Consul
to Annoy. filed an answer with the Sec
retary of State to-day to the charges
affecting his integrity. He called at the
White House this morning, but did not
see the President. combining his business
10 Acting -Private-Secretary Prrden'
In his letter to Secretary Gresham
Colonel Hoge denies the charges against
him. claiming that they are the result OF
gossip, and that charges or perjury against
soyoe OF the persons for fathering them
are pending. As for the charge OF in
toxication. Colonel Hoge contends that
he can trace his journey to San Fran
cisco by competent witnesses, who VIII
testify 70 his good conduct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
ss,g. STREET BAPTIST

CHURCH corner yenabis aud rwenty-nrst)-J.
;. DuL. Pastor. Sunday school at $3.50 A. n.
Preaching AZ II A. N. and 1880 Il. VI. Young
mems meeting every TUESDAY NIGHT. Regular
prayer-meeGing WEDNESDAY NTdHr Subject Of
sermons to-morrow: Morning Christmas sers
vice, special music. Subject "fhe Celebra-
tiOn OF Christmas Night-series OF sermons on
Bible characters" Herotias and Rhoda Scr
mon 70 Young Lades."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
nanX uolidnX Eaics.

The Richmond and Petersburg Railroad
Company will sell holiday excur-
sion tickets from December 22d TO
December 18th inclusive, and from
December S0th TO January l,
1894, inclusive. limited 10 January 3. 1854.
to all points on it's own line. Also to
points on the Norfolk and Western rail-
road, Farmville and Powhatan railroad.
and Atlantic and Danville railroad.
Tickets good on all frst-class trains
For information relative 10 rates and
schedules apply to the Richmond Trans
fer Company. 9jl east Main street; II. ID.
owen, ticket agent. Byrd-street station
Union DepoU, or TO G. ). Campbell,
agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
coRBETT-MITcHELL REVERSE.
The Governor of Florida Refuses to Count
enancc the Fight.

enancc the Fight.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December o.
The Duval Athletic Club received set
back to-day in It's efforts to pull off, the
Corbett- Mitchell fight The attorney for
the club appeared before Governor Mitch
ell at Tallahassee and made application
for a charter. This the Governor flatly re-
fused, stating that under cover OF the
charter the club proposed to violate the
laws Of Florida or course this proved a
bomb to the sports. and their consterna-
ton was further increased by the knowl-
edge that strong letter against the nght
had been written by the Governor TO MT:
J. r. Tyson. 4 prominent gentleman Oh
this city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
oen,lemsn,s Shoes q. Cost.

patent Leather Shoes. Tan Shoes CAR
ehoss cordovan Shoes at cost for cash,
largest stock Of Shoes. TRUNKS anu
satchels in the city. Very low prices oh
the wrong side. Broad ana Eign,n; galc,
"'0 Il. ii. SPENCE
shoe and Trunk House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

presents newrage. II and valuable food beve
Is delicious to the taste, highly nutritious, and
rendered readily digestible. 10 will not cause
distress or headache ike the ordinary cocoas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
seg- PINE.STREET BAPTIST

CHURCH corner Pine and Albcmarle streotsl-
Rev. }. y. HCrsoS, Pastor.-Preachiug sUSDAY
az III A. ~. and r N. Sunday scbool at 9 A. ".
Prayer-meoting WEDNESDAY at = y. II. Young
mems praysr-meetng TUESDAY a. p. N.
Young peoples pIayer-meetng FRIDAY at Z.
NJ. seats free. All welcome. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
say. GRACE.STREET BAPTIST

CHURCH-(corner Grace and FOushes Streets
Rev. WILLIAM 4. HATCHER, ID. D.. Pastor.-Sun-
day school at 8 M. Preaching by the pastor
at A. VI. aud Z. NJ. Prayer meeting WBDSEs-
DAY MIGHT az o'clock. Young peoples union
FRIDAY MIGHT at O'Clock Young mems meet
Ing SATURDAY NIGHT at \ o'clock. Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

IL your back aches, or you are all worn ont,
good for nothing, IL Is general debility BROWNS
Iron BIITEKs will cure you, make you s'rong'
cle.nso your liver, and give q good appetite
tones the nerves
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
seg- CHIrRCH OF THE COVE.

NANT corner Park avenue and Harrison
street, Pastor, Rev. J. CALVIN STEWART Dr.
vine service SABBATH az IL \. VI. and \ r. ".
sabbath School, 0:3O A. NJ. Mid-weak services
WEDNESDAY, at = p. NJ. Society Christian kn-
deavor each SABBATH at 7;l5 L. NJ. seats FREQ.
All welcome. a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

TIAN CHURCH-JABEz HALL, Pastor.-Prcsch-
lug at IL A. ". and 5 Y. ". sunday school at
$50 A. NJ. Christian Endeaver, S;15 y. n. sun
DAY. Prayer-meeting. = y. N. WEDNESDAY.
sewing Circle, III A. NJ. THURSDAY. Young
L adiesi Saving Circle. A z. VI. FRIpAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

Drink less egg-nog Christmas and buy
more Furniture. 1t will contribute TO your
happiness for a longer period.
SYDNOR d HUNDLEY,
Leaders In Furniture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
nw~ CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner Grace and Pine stree,s) formerly Clay
Street church-Rev H.. A. BA6BY, Pastor
Preaching every SUNDAY at | 1 A. VI. and 8 +. ".
Sunday BchOOl at A. N. Prayer-meeting and
lecture WEDNESDAY, at & p. NJ. Young men's
meeting every SATURDAY NIGHT. Seats FREQ and
a hearty welcome 20 all. T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

Corner Main and sixth streets)-Rey. w. w. LAM
DRUM, ID. D., Pastor. Morning worship at ~
o'clock. Evening worship at : o'clock. Subject
OF the evening sermon: "Chrstmas as Il Is aud
as 10 Ought 10 Be-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
t~y- GRACE. STREET PRESBYTE.

RIAN CHURCH-Rey. JAMES Y. FAIR, d. T.,
Pastor.-Seryices at IL O'Clock A. II. aud
O'Clock +. NJ. Preaching by tho pastor sunday
school sorYlces at 9:i4 O'Clock \. NJ NEDNl.s-
DAY-NIGuT services nc O'Clock. II
Young Peoples Society Of Christian Enieayor
at 1:IJ II. NJ. SUNDAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
,e,y- HIGHLAND PARK METHOD

IST RCH.-PreachiDg at IL A. VI. and 1880
=. ". by the Pastor Rev J. n. LATHAM. sabbath
school at $50 A. VI. Prayer meeting WEDNfs-
DAY night at 5 o'clock. %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
--r PAUL NELMs KILLED.
.. Jump on WaGon-Death OF
NM. =. Holland.

.. Jump on "A NaEoh-De"'" VI
NM. J.. Holland.
VA. December 2-(Spe-
.le accident occurred near
Nar-emonl county, yester-
,sMtius in the death Of
.el e wears. son Of Raynor
.t. Ut,le fellow was on his
u school and attempted 10
wagon. but missed his hold
-. GROUND. when one OF the
passed over his head
Instantly The accident has
over the community and
.s Tile unfortunate lad is
f.o.
occurrence during the pre-
rho Christmas festivities
.r Sir. y. T.. Holland, which
O'clock to-day al his resi-
--. village Of Holland. about
t-.r Suffolk The deceased
r..~e ~ axe. and had been
weeks lie was the father
arI commonwealth At
Er.emond county. and
H...-l "a prominent business
...r ~ the Town Council of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
,~y- CLAY sTRErT MFTUODTsT

EPISCOPAL CHURCH corner ADAMS aud Clay
strerts)-Pastor Rev X. I. WILSON. Ill a. Ne,
subject, Joseph's DIesm: Iall His namo
JOY; the Glad News OF CArisimastide.' A.
tractive music. seats free. Cordial invitation
70 all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
Ca OPTION FIGHT IN sTAuNroM
''oniain Ciiy Now ia the Tbroes Of
Mnl md Dry CONTEXT,

-lN. VA. December 2.-(Spe-
election for members OF the
was barely over before pc
"s being circulated In staunton
TO Judge Grattan. praying Cor
/, plu9n election A few days ago
B.. ..I3a was presented. The Judge.
:. frfeHtatiyes Of the "drys' and
!. scanned the list. throwing
3 -.s aAned voters. and the final
d W The petition was set for To-
= iN Toe meantime quite number
-, beuiioners addressed a second pc
=, - Judge Grattan, begging that
bs,,,".. ".1.es DO dropped from the petition
Tor an election. The mates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
DR.. ECERTON ACQUITTED.
The Costs Taxed Against the Prosecution
Canse of the Chnrge.


ASHEVILLE, y. C., December 22.-(Spe-
cial.)-After a hearing before magistrates
for several days the charge against DR..
J. T.. Egerton, Of Hendersonville, OF plot
ting to burn the drugstore Of j. l..
Egerton &c Co. to obtain the in
surance, has been dismissed with costs
Fixed against the prosecution. The charge
was the result of the crazy tales of young
Lee, DR.. Egerton's partner, when under
the influence OF liquor. and of the scare
OF adjacent property-owners. DR.. Eyer
ton has been fully cXonerated. The out
come gives great satisfaction to the Hen
dcrsonyilic community.
THE PROPER THING.
The Asheville Club has abandoned its
annual banquet, and will give its cost
to the nower-mssion and the Children's
Home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

BE good 10 yourself for once. II troubled
with bad cough. cold. or lung affection,
and use promptly Dr. ID. Jayne's Expecto-
rant, safe remedy for Asthma and
Plsurisy. - well - ell threat COM
plants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

sxs- TalNITY METHODIST EpIS-
CoPAL CHURCH corner Broad and fnenuo'" ,
preaching a. IL a. ". and 7:45 r. ~ ~ 70
Pastor. WEpSEspAY.SIGHf serykss ~ ..y,
Epworth League viii meet at 7fo Z. ~. rnsuAs
NIGaP sunday school at 9:15 A. N. seats fso'
cordial welcome 10 NIL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23
sNg- GROyF.AyFNITE BAPTIST

CHURCH corner Grove avenue and Beech
streets)-Rev. J. G. HIDES. ID. D., Pastor
Preaching SUNDAY by the Pastor at IL A. NJ
and Z. VI. and WEDNESDAY at 3 T. N.
seats free and the public invited. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-23

Wedding-gifts In solid silver
ID. BUCHANAN.
III east Broad street.