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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
MR.. J4KRAr1'S RESIGNAfION.
Asked for by Secretary Carlisle-Made SIS
ont of the ColleclOrship In Four Ne r..

PETERSBURG VA. Dec. 15.-Special-
Mr.. r. jefferson Jarratt collector Of GUS
toms mere. received letter this after
noon from Secretary Carlisle. asking for
his resignation To take effect upon The
appointment OF his successor MIR. Jar
raft has been the collector for the past
four years. and the ,otal amount the
office has paid him during that time was
only about fifteen dollars.
The dwelling Of DR.. r. d. McIlwaine.
on Washington street, was entered this
afternoon by a negro, who stole and car
ried off a lot of valuable silyerware.
Thee members OF ShcrWo0ds band Of
negro musicians we're fined $40 and costs
I'm the Mayors Court this morning for
creating % disturbance on Sycamore street
on last Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. James T. Ashby was taken sud
denly IN this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
HTMEN'S CROWNS.
Two Weddings in Orange-Other Matters
From That County.

ORANGE, VA. Dee. Is Speculative
men has been browning the hopes and
blending the lives Of an unusually large
rumbe. OF our young people this winter.
Miss Lola Ballard was married 10 Nj
Charles ElaEely On the 10Th.
Mr.. Eddie Butler. Of Culpepcr, carried
Cff another prize IN the person Of Miss
Lucy Becl.ers on the 18th.
II is universally regretted here that
W. +. Brady VIII retire from the man.
agement II the Fredericksburg Free
Lance He has made the parer deserve
edy popular and II cannot afford 70 lose
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
LOUISIshnLn, PROMPTLY.
Wonder why Other Counties Do Not Like
wise Election Laws.

LOUISA. VA. Dec. j.-Speciai-The
clerk Of this county, j. j. Porter, is IN
Richmond tO-Cay making his annual set
tlemeut with the Auditor. cur treasurer
always settles his accounts i'm full prompt
~ also. This county has the reputation
of being a poor county. our people Won
der, -hen why the clerk and treasurer
Of every otEer county are not required TO
settle promptly and the State be saved
the loss IL sustains annually by negli-
gence.
There is great dissatisfaction among the
masses with the action Of the politicians
The course of the Times is highly COM
meuded for condemning the evils wrought
by the tricksters. The masses of the
people are honest i'm their intentions.
The humblest citizen wants his vote 20
be counted fairly. In that. at least he
feels that he is equal 10 the richest and
Wisast
The Times is becoming. i'm the minds of
the masses their defender-the great tri-
bune Of the people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
EFFyE MAKES a HIT.
The Tragsdian at the ACCOMMODATIONS
at the Theatre.

AT the Academy OF Music last evening
Mr. Thomas w. Keene and his excellent
supporting company presented hiche-
lieu" In the acting OF Mr.. keene car
be seen the work OF one Of the old stock.
| Unlike his contemporaries, he does MOI
| depend upon beautiful scenery and hand-
! some costumes 10 inspire him to his part
but solely upon mis- own rendition OF MS
| part.
I Keene has character that requires
| acting OF mastery kind, and not once
In the play did ne fail TO thoroughly
uphold the role.
In the role of Julia De Mortimer Miss
Florence Rockwell gave a presentation
OF a character strong and fascinating.
Although young, she proved herself an
actress that will take leading rank among
the brightest stars.
Mr. Edwin Arden as "Chevalier De
Mauprat" made an excellent support for
Mr. keene
The other members of the company
sustained their parts well. especially Mr.
Lawrence Lowell. as Francois" and Mr..
Richard Mortimer as Castor, Duke OF
Orleans"
At the matinee to-day the Merchant
Of Venice Will be presented, and tonight
Mr.. keene will ne seen i'm his strongest
play, Richard the Third
MANY Athletes.
At the Theatre Prof. Anton Schatzel.
dsSlSteu by thc gymnasium members of
the Young Mems Christian Association
gave most enjoyable entertainment
before a large audience.
me parallel and horizontal bar work
and the lofty air tumbing. were excel
lenlly executed, and won generous APP
This was the first appearance of Prof
SchatZel before the Richmond public. and
Dy me performance OF his pupils last even
ing ne proved himself 10 be "A thorough
trainer ''7'
~ the matinee this afternoon and To-
Ihsn'i lane the great New York sue
G cess win Kitty Cheatham as Jane"
VIII 1e seen Each performance viii be
play. 'ne herald prize
In an interview with Mr.. c. r. Penn
y Iy' OF the stranded Fortunes Of
w ar company last night. he denied the
80 "' III mat he was partly the cause
ototed e pay cancelling it's dates. Re
reu tnat the difficulty was between The
,,lanager and two other members ~ he he |
troupe IN regard to salaries due.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16

married to Reid debarred her from draw
ing this pension. The fraud was discov-
cred in 1874. when she was dropped. Reid
was sent 20 the peuitentiary. and it is
not known what became Of him. In 1880
or 1881 she married Higgins. who also
died I'm 1859 she made application again
as the widow Of Gregory. and drew the
pension the second time from 1874 TO the
date of her marriage with Higgins
Mr.. John l.. Porter, formerly chief naval
constructor in the Confederate States
navy and the protector and builder Of the
famous iron-clad ram Virginia CMerri-
mac. died at his home in Portsmouth
last night aged eighty years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
FREE con And ORES.
How the Wilson Bill is Viewed I'm sou,h.
west Virgin

MARION, VA, Dec. 15.-spacial nm
Town Council has passed an ordnance
requiring compulsory vaccination ana
some OF our people are kicking against in
vigorously, "file a large number have
There is some difference Of oninfoo
among Democrats as 90 tie effect of re-
moving the tariff from coal and ores
some think that while a reduction mirhf
Iesseh the profts 70 mine owners and
eastern manufacturers. II will reduce 10
price OF coal 10 a large class Of constln-
ers and give western iron and steel max
ers an equal show with the Others. and
result benefcially 10 the masses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
BIsHOP LTmAN> FUNEEAL.
Imposing Crremon,es-rhree Bishops In
Attendance.


RALEIGH, y. c.. Dec. b.-Speciai-1he
most imposing funeral of MS character
ever seen here was that to-day OF Bishop
Lyman. Of the Diocese of North Carolina.
The body lay in state I'm "a spacious room
OF the Bishops handsome residence, ana
between the hours of and noon was
viewed by hundreds OF persons The
clergy assembled at noon at the residence,
and an hour later the procession formed
there and made its way 10 Christ church.
but a short distance away. The procession
was made up OF Bishops Randolph. of
Virginia. and Watson. and Cheshire. or
this State, and twenty-eght priests, among
the latter being Or. Barteu. of Norfolk.
All We're In vestments OF their rank. The
Bishops staff was borne by his chaplain.
Rev. Charles Quinn. of WadesborO. Inc
body was In a casket carried on the
shoulders OF cOlored students Of ST. Au-
gustines Normal School OF this city.
these having at their special request
been given this honor. Twelve pail bearers.
all prominent laymen. followed the casket
which was covered with purple. Twelve
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
Hnsiings Cnurf

The Hastings Court was kept busy all
day yesterday With the continuation Of
The trial CT William Hill alias "Speckle"
Dick. charged with murder.
The case was given 10 the jury late In
'he evenipg. After two minutes dasibcra-
ZION they returned with a verdict 81
guilty, sentencing him TO eighteen year
imprisonment In the penitentiary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
New MlIIs al RockY iIonnt.

ROCKY MOUNT. VA. Dec Is. Special.
Mr.. r. r.. Hale has Just completed his
mill AT Saunders Siding. on the Norfolk
and Western railroad three miles west
Of here. This is a steam mill OF fifty
barrels per day capacity. There IS also
machinery for grinding corn and buck
wheat This plant cost about 81 90.
Milling seems 10 be the business Of the
hour. Aessrs. Charles and April Rench
are building a saw and grist-mill on their
place near CallOWays
Although just below a fine -four mill
they hope I'm the near future TO put In
rollers Of considerable capacity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
KILLED Ar OSBORN Gar.
DoIph wright, One of JENNINGS Friends,
>h Z Down in "a Row

CLINTWOOD. VA. Dec. 1l-special-
Dolph Wright. a son of John W WRIGHT
a carpenter I'm this place. was shot and
killed at Osborn Gap, in this county. by
Granville Cox yesterday evening. They
were both drunk. Young Wright mas
not stayed at home for some time as
there are some indictments against him
mere He has been with the Fleming
D1ys Part OF the time. The latter a~e
uodsing from the officers Of Wise county.
as they are indicted for the murder ~
the Mullins family at Pound Gan WIS
county, about eighteen months AGO co,
winch Dock Taylor was lately executed
az wise for this murder Wright was
ABOUT eighteen years old. lie will he
large. ''' au
Ihere are several cases Of typhoid fever
In town but all are improving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY
Inc Annual Meeting Held at Leigh Stree,
Baptist Church

The Baptist City Missionary societ,,
held its annual meeting last EVENING
- HeIsh-otreet church. There was a
soou attendance and the reports presented
showed that the work of the society 10 -
year was the most successful i'm a. iast
tory. III lts MS
A large number Of conversions v,oro
reported; due TO the tent meetings beid
H to s me year. A collection was taken
10 secure a new tent. and about on
hGhured dollars was subscribed. WV
oi ~. Dr. Nllllngham made a spirited
ADDRESS and enforced the idea 6f tba
tt,hnPortance OF reaching people outside Of
peals. PeiSOidl ap-
Kev Mr.. Sutherland. of Richmond Col
lese, mas been substituting as city mis-
SO, Ssioldry since the vacancy In that posi-
highly commended for their effective ef-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
An "Experlence Plrtr. -

An Experience Party" for the benefit
OF fhe Monumental church was -4al
by the little children of chat church
az the Young Mems Christian A-.0.a-
ton building last night The ,It.ut.H-
ment was unique one, and n...
decided success
The Dixie Glee club rendered several
beautiful selections and Miss Marianne
Meade contributed much no the pleasure
Of those present Boy singing seyera. e.u,s
I'm her skiful manner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
No Small-PoY i'm LuraX-

LURA Y. VA, Dec. ESPECIALLY gross
error occurs In YOUR communication from
this place Of yesterday, I'm which il Is
stated that there are suspected cases OF
smallpox here, which should read
There are no suspected cases here
Luray is free from all faint of smallpox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
EARTHQUAKE SHOCR.
Felt Near Auburn Nj is In Hanoyer-Rush.
ing ob Geo to Market

AUBURN MILLS. VA, Dec l5.-Spe-
cial.-The shock Of an earthquake was
distinctly felt i'm this vicinity on Monday
morning between 4 and 8 O'Clock.
The farmers are rushing their tobacco
10 market. but are much discouraged by
the continued low prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
IN THE SHOPPING CENTRE

= IHT 0WWTTINT |INTT|
There will Doe am immense lsslrt-
ment OF Christmas bargains offered
by the Wide-aWake merchants II
Richmond through the advertising
columns Of the big Sunday Christi
mas Times. They win be very at-
tractiye in appearance and fuI NJ
INTEREST TO hLI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16
Shall be Promptly Redeemed.

The circulating notes thus issued and
put in circulation shall be promptly re-
deemed on presentation and demand and
paid in lawful money Of the United States
at the office OF the bank issuing the same.
ana each bank outside of Richmond shall
establish and maintain where is notes
shall be redeemed.
IL shall be the duty of the Comptroller
to close up such bank If IL fail TO pay
its notes on demand
The bonds deposited with the Treasurer
and other assets of the bank shall be
security for the redemption of the circu-
lating notes, and as additional security
the shareholders shall be liable to the
amount of their stock, and the personal
liability shall not cease until after three
months from date of transfer of such
stock TO another person.
The Comptroller may also hold the con-
pons ana accrued interest whenever the
So fety OF the circulating notes requires Il.
1t shall be the duty of the COMPTROLLER
10 make occasional careful examination
OF such banks.
No bank may lend more than 10 per
cent OF its capital and surplus 10 one
person or firm.
No dividend shall be declared by such
bank until the net earnings equal 3 Der
cent. OF the capital stock. which per
s"s. 80" V,.S'Nuee surplus 10 which
shall be added annually thereafter 10 per
cent. OF the net earnings. and no dividend
shall be declared except from the net
earnings after deducting 10 per cent. 10
be added TO the surplus. until the surplus
shall equal the capital. and no dividend
snail be declared while they are impaired.
For the purpose OF paying the cost OF
me commission and other purposes there
snan De levied and collected from each
n halls
notes issued. " ~ '"e
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
Rather Mysterious.

Justice Griff Jones held an in
quest yesterday evening, on the
body of an infant, aged not over
- hours, which was found in the
San Antonio river, near the Mill
street bridge. The back of the
child's head was crushed, this
proving that it had been killed
and then thrown into the river.
1t is thought to be the work OF
some inhuman parent, who is de,
sirous of avoiding disgrace.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
Special to Printer S

One 2. Rev. Campbell Book and
News Press, good condition,
speed, 900 to Z, 200 per hour,
will print s COL quarto ........I,45o
One Babcock Standard, almost
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26x4o, speed, 1850 to 1900
per hour, one of the best drum
cylinders in the market. l,4oo
One large Drum Cylinder Gran
ston Press, brand new, and ex-
cellent machine. ...............I,5 500
Also one of the latest improved
Brown Folding Machines, bran
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to be sold with cylinder press .... 675
One 4-horse Steam Engine and
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One Pony Cylinder, bran new.
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One-half horse power Hand
Wheel ......... ............ 40
For terms and particulars address
JOHNSON BROS. Pre- Co.,
or, T. B. JOHNSON
Menage / light, Sa Antonio, Texas
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
Music on the Plaza.

The following program will be
rendered at the Alamo plaza band
pavilion by the Twenty-third in
fantry band, tonight:
March. "Corcoran Cadets" Sou
sa.
Overature, bohemian Girl"
Bale.
shepherds Morning Song"
Suppe.
Cornet Solo.
81 Selection, "La Favorita," Doni-
zette.
Waltz, "Bid Me Goodbye"
Tosti.
Selection. "Wang," Morse.
Spanish Fandango, Binns.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
For the Ensuing Year.

Last night the Burleson chapter,
No. q, of the Royal Arch Masons
held an interesting meeting. The
principal business transacted was
the election of officers for the en-.
suing year, which resulted as fol-
lows: NJ. NJ. Brush, high priest; C,
F. Cotton, king; w. Napier, treas
urer; f. l.. Beaumont, secretary
w. w. Hull, hall trustee.
These officers will be installed at
the next meeting, which is to be
held Monday night, next.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
The Belknaps' Plume Drill.

The regular monthly plume drill
of the Belknap Rifles took place at
the armory last night, and it was
witnessed by large number of
visitors. 1t being a medal drill,
the first prize, gold medal, was
awarded to John Osman,
and the second a silver
medal, was given to Henry Dukes.
The judges were Captain r. B.
Green and Lieutenants Richardson
and Bee. After the drill the boys
selected their partners, ands the
first waltz was enjoyed. A dance
of some length then ensued and a
very merry time was had.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
A Union League Meeting.

Many preparations have been
made for the meeting of the various
Epworth leagues of the city, to be
held at Trinity church tonight
An elaborate program is in readi.
ness and the evening will be a
pleasant and instructive one. This
event will be the second quarterly
convention of the leagues. Presi.
dent Benz. Hite, of the Trinity
league, will have charge of the ses,
sion tonight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13

Saturday last, the civil service
examiners, examined twenty-six
applicants. The board consists of
Miss Ogden and Messrs. johnson
and Newman.
"A stair case has been placed in
front of the Armory building on
Houston street, so that persons can
enter without having to walk to
the front.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
A MILLION FRIENDS.

A friend in need is friend indeed, and
not less than one million people have
found Just such a friend in DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds.-if you have never used this
Great Cough Medicine, one trial will con-
vince you that 1t has wonderful curative
powers in all diseases of Throat, Chest
and Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed or money will be re-
funded. Trial bottles free at +. Kalteyer
& Sons and A. Dreiss' drugstore. Large
bottles SOC. and Sl.O0.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
It's Big Circulation.

Geo. P. Rowell & Co.'s newspaper
directory for 1898 places the Big CD
circulation of the Express at 4,OOO!!
The largest half of this mammoth
(?) circulation is sent out on the
trains on the border, into Mexico,
and brought back as old papers.
When the business men of San An
tonic want to reach the San Anto-
MO readers they advertise in the
DAILY LIGHT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
e99 to 1000.

The Express says "it can select SO
out of every 100 citizens who will
think it's bid for city printing is
the cheapest" The LIGHT will
not select them, but will leave the
question to 999 out Of every 1000 in
San Antonio, who will say the Ex-
press is not a Democratic paper,
and that they have no faith in its
political consistency.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
A NEW STORY BOOK

That interests, is like reading
JOske's announcements of new SEN
sational inducements daily and
weekly.
Ladies Ribbed Vests 80 and 17c,
and silk ones 673e each. Only six
of a style to a customer.
One of about fifty specials on
this week. JOsKE BROS. 6 II st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
Abont the Shooting ARRAY.

Ed. Neal, who was shot through
the right nipple early Sunday
morning by Tom Saunders, is ~
ing at his home in a critical condi-
ton, and his physicians fear he
will not recover.
Saunders, who fired the shot, is
still confined to the county Jail,
where he was placed on the charge
of assault to murder.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
Another Charge.

j. f. Fuller, the alleged swindler
whom the LIGHT mentioned yes
terday, was taken to Waco last
night by Sheriff Burke. 1t has
been learned since yesterdays
issue that Fuller is wanted on a
SIMILAR charge at Waxahachie. If
he is found guilty in both cases he
will be likely to serve several years
in prison.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
AUCTION.

Ten o'clock Wednesday morning,
George Pearson will sell to the
highest bidder, at his auction
rooms, 90 trunks and valises, and
their contents, to satisfy board bills
past due. This will be a good
chance for bargain hunters. 6 II ct
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
OH. HOW CHEAP ,

You will exclaim when you view
our flyers on display in trimmed
up Hats.
$1.OO, $3.50, $500, $3.50, $500.
1t demonstrates what a slaughter
of fine Millinery is going on at
6 u st JOSKE BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
FANCY VESTS

Are in great demand, and we have
full and complete line on hand.
Now is the time to get your size, if
such is wanted, we can open your
eyes. HI. HARMS,
s st 215 Alamo Plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
SURVEYS, PHAEToNs AND CAR.
RACES.

The finest in the market and the
latest styles. Buggies at $45 and
upwards, and the largest stock in
the state to select from. Call on us
at once. Staacke Bros. 5 u I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
90, LOTS FOR SALE.

200 elegant lots in Government Heights
Addition, just southeast of Government
grounds, for sale at fifty dollars each. 80
lots in Woodlawn Addition for sale at two
hundred dollars each. Must be sold quick.
Apply to j. V. Dignowity, over Tex. Natl
Bank q 20 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
WILL MAKE YOU TERMS

To suit the times, on anything you
want in furniture and house fur
Nishings.
G. A. SHOWERS FURNITURE Co.,
6 lost 203 w. Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are the only
authorized collectors for the LIGHT:
FRED SMALL,
WILL SCHUMACHER,
GEORGE BROWN.
Subscribers are req uested not to pay
their subscription without taking a re-
sept. Il. b. JOHNSON, Mgr,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
BIG. SENSATION ALL THE GO,

This week at Joske Bros. our en-
tire collection of 10S Fancy Cotton
Dress Goods down to 80 per yard.
6 II st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
MONTROSE.

This is the best Negligee Shirt
ever offered for $1.00 in the city.
Do not miss this special sale.
HERM HARMS,
6 s Ut 2l5 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-13
SPECIAL BARGAINS

In trunks, to close out. Easy terms
given.
G. A. SHOWERS FURNITURE Co.,
6 10 st 203 w. Commerce street.
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81 promises" or understandings" IL
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Observation-Disclosures" when the bill Is
presented. II. B. JOHNSON, Mgr,
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