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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
PERSONAL AM GKAERdL.
Interesting Facts About Richmonds Clti.
zens aud Other Matters

The Common Council will hold an ad
jCurned session tonight.
There is no sign Of improvement In the
condition Of Mr.. /. y. Jones.
Governor OFerrall will return to the
city to-day from Harrisonburg.
Mr.. Charles Lipscomb is very sick 1T
his Eomc on TWenty-fourth street.
Hon. James -. Hankins, of Halifax eX-
member Of the Legislature. is in the city.
MIR r. +. BLUNT still lies in a critical
condition at his home, on Twenty eighth
street
Mr. Henry Barker, father of Mrs. J.
{. Tignor, vas partially paralyzed Tues
day morning.
Miss Turpin, Of Pennsylvania. and Cap
tain and Mrs Robert T.. Lee are visiting
Mrs. George Ben. Johnston.
Nr. u. y. Glazcbrook and Miss NJ. b.
Davis. OF this city, were married in Wei
don, Tuesday, and have returned to the
city.
''rhe Southern Rose" is the title Of
sprightly two-step march by S. f. Comp
ton. The piece Is published by the Rich
mond Music Company
Judge James y. Lever, Captain s. j.
Turner. and a. L. Rowe, Jr., Of Freder-
icksburC, are attending the Grand Lodge
OF Masons, now in session here.
A marriage license was issued by the
clerk Of the Hastings Court yesterday TO
Blanton j.. Hilsman and Lavinia H..
Burwell.
In the Chancery Court yesterday Mr.
LYMAN Tent qualified as executor OF
Emma T. Tefft and Mr.. W. \. Snyder
qualified as administrator Of Henrietta
Snyder.
John Beck. shoemaker, has had a
warrant sworn out for him by Sallle val
entine. notorious coiOred deniZen OF
Jackson ward, charging him with beating
her with a stick.
Rabbi Calisch, who has gone to New
Orleans. will return In time to deliver
his famous lecture at the Young Mems
Christian Association on the 18th OF this
month, on the Wandering Jew
The Board Of Fire Commissioners are
now engaged in getting plans Tor me
erection Of a building tor the Fire De
nartment on the site OF Washington Han.
II is not the purpose of the board TO re-
move the old structure until next spring.
The condition Of Mr.. Pleasant l.. Reed,
the Young man who was so severely
beaten by the convict Harris at the peni-
Tertiary Monday AFTERNOON Is favorable
healing rapidly. and he hopes TO be out
in few days.
on next Friday evening, from 10 II,
tho ladies OF the First Presbyterian
church will hold cinderella Recep-
tion'' i'm the church parlor, and charm
ing entertainment * promiseI. Light
refreshments will be served and a pleas
ant evening may be enjoyed al the small
Rev Sam Jones will lecture at the
Academy of Music next Monday and
Tuesday nights for the benefit of the
Laurel-Street Methodist church; HIS
subject for Monday evening will be Get
There and Stay There" and on the fol-
lowing night. The World as 1t Is and
the World as II Ought 10 Be"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

ing denantIy at the company's workmen.
and her head nodding approval. as sne
saw the other property owners ana reef-
dents successfully putting stop to the
work.
Just beyond her Michael Iancton.
saloonkeeper. had told the foreman In
few but expressive words what ne
thought OF the method employed 6y the
company TO gain their end. and mad
stood by and seen that man filled up the
hole on the corner of Wilton street and
Johnson avenue, which was in front OF
his own house. A little further on
had seized a crowbar and. backed by a
crowd OF onlookers, had held the work.
men of until a policeman came on the
spot and induced them to move on. still
dignant residents and property holders
standing guard over holes with clubs.
chairs, guns and anything that came
handy.
moved on into Pine street. At about the
same time the man Miss Ciapross' brother
sent arrived, and the crowd pulled her
out OF the hole in triumph.
self of Miss Clapross stood by and
saw the man ill in the hole ana then
stationing him there as Waterman
she went home. Yesterday morning she
where the hole had been. she mounted
guard herself wrapped in q shawl.
In Pine street the workmen met much
the same reception as they had In Jonn-
son avenue, and they gave up the Joo
when, while they were digging a hole In
front OF the Consolidated Express. Com
pany's stables, about dozen Of the ex-
press company's employees rolled heavy
wagon over the hole and lashed me
wheels together with heavy chains which
they fastened with padlocks in severai
places.
Yesterday the men did little desultory
work. and the citizens a good deal OF ar
guing. but owing TO the presence OF a
specially detailed force OF police on the
spot the picturesque events of the pre-
vious day were not repeated. The men
quit work early, having set up only nine
poles As well could be ascertained
last night the company intends to DELHI
crate a while before going on with the
work. and the citizens. who consider the
proposed trolley road ANYTHING but an ad-
vantage. and the already existing horse
car line a positive nuisance. say that
they win fight the thing out to the end
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
TO THE PENITENTIAEY AND JAIL.
Transsrsssors of the Law who Received
tbe Penalties in the Hustings Court

In the Hastings Court yesterday Dab
nov smith was sent TO the penitentary
Tor five years for breaking and entering
he dwelling house of John Hughes III
Tho night time. He also received sen,
fence OF thirty days confinement IN jan
and assessed s. for shooting piston AT
Edward Valentine in the street.
Mary Jane Washington was sent 10 the
pcnitentiary for one year FOR stealing *'l
from Thomas Walker. 49,, ,
Lewis Anderson, charged with break
ing into the store Of John Podesta. Sent
10 iai for six months.
Francis Washington was sent to jan ior
six months for stealing lot Of groceries
from John POdesta and was also nned 80
FOR carving a concealed weapon.
Iohn bowel. charged with housebreak-
ing. was sent to jail for sixty days upon
his plea Of guilty. a..
Elijah stevens was sent to Jail for iii
teen DAYS for stealing twenty bushels OF
wheat from Savage, Beverage q co.
John LOGAN, charged with petit lar
cenv Sent to jail for fifteen days.
George Pye was sent 20 Jail for thirty
davs for stealing a chicken, the property
of William POindeXter.
Josephine futile was sent 10 jail for
three months for cutting Julia Randolph
with a razor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
Lndiss, Nicht nt Plckett Camp.

The following ladies and gentlemen
have kindly offered their services to en-
tortain the old soldiers at Pickett camp
ladies' night. Monday. December 10th;
Misses Alice and Minnie Clarke, vocal
d1et. Miss Ellen Taylor, recitation. Mr..
Douglas l.. Leftwich, solo; Mr.. George
f. Taylor, selection; Misses Clara and
EUa Null and Messrs W. H. Tyree and
G. Juddy TaIiaferro, quartette; Miss Leila
Miller. recitation; Miss Clara Temp
Mns. banjo solo; Mr.. John l.. Pearman,
vocal solo, Miss Estelle Hord, solo; MISS
Mamie Braunan, vocal solo Miss Alice
Miller. recitation: Mr.. G. c. Crump, vocal
solo. Messrs Malcolm Shackelford and
witt Boyd, banjo duet; Messrs. II. 4.
Smith, II. NJ. Scherey. Fred. Beck. ".
Schercy and W. j. Johnson, Eureka
Rand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
Mm.in. lie NiOlInlst.

The third entertainment of the star
Course OF the Young Mems Christian As
sociation will be one Of the most popular
of the series. Mr. Divide Musin. the great
violinist. assisted 10y his wife, Annie
Louise Musin. the American nightnsale;
Bessie Bonsan. the phenomenal contTat :.
Frederick W. Elliott, Americas brillta u
tenor. and Edward SchaTf, a supericG
solo pianist, make up the company
The New York World says: The must
cal programme which was furnished by
NJ. Divide Musin and his excellent com
panv was thoroughly enjoyed by large
and brilliant audience Nj. Divide Musln
played with his usual brilliancy, and the
splendid warmth of tone characteristic OF
his work.
The entertainment will begin promptly
at Slj o'clock tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
To KEEP OPEN HOUSE.
The Quritoi Atens to snbstsptiate All
Ihrr claims.

The agents for Quratoi. the latest and
greatest discovery for sprains, bruises,
eczema and other skim troubles, were
busy set yesterday. The deluge of APP
plications for free treatment, In response
to the announcement I'm tuesdays pa
pers kept them going from early morn
Ing until late last night, and they did not
get halfway around. They will, however,
visit all who replied 10 the offer All
male persons who responded 10 the offer
and who are not called on to-day are
Invited 70 call at the Lexington Hotel
this evening from to o'clock when
they will be shown that QuratOl VIII do
all claimed for 1t. Ladies who sent re-
plies to the offer will be visited at their
homes to-day.
In no case has Quratol failed 10 10
all the manufacturers claim for II. ana
the druggists of Richmond are selling
hundreds of bottles of the great remedy.
Many people are under the impression
that the agents now in this city are sell
ing Quratol. but such r. not the case.
They are here to advertise only, as the
preparation Is sold only through drug
gists, who can obtain IL through the job
bers I'm Richmond. Those who accept the
free treatment are not asked TO buy,
but when they are cured OF their Ills they
will tell their friends. and thus assist In
advertising the greatest medical discOv-
cry OF the age. Quratol sells at 30 eents
p bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
lie IN ckrrbucktr-,

The Knickerbockers. as presented at
the Academy of Music yesterday. drew
fairly large audiences at both matinee
and night performanch s.
This comic opera. while pleasing, is by
no means as acceptable as Robin Hood.
u is composed Of two acts. acid together
by pretty music and strong (horuses,
but the plot Is the unknown factor that
fails TO materialize There Is a decided
drug about the FIRST act, ana the second
Is little better
AZ Peter Stuyycsant, Governor OF New
Amsterdam. r.. T.. Graham was amusing,
but ne is too much given to departing
from strict comedy lines TO indulge in
horse play The rest OF the cast were
competent. and rendered their lines in a
pleasing manner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
Three Musical Events.

There are three excellent musical at
fractions in The city this evening, and
the lovers OF music will ind i hard to ?, de-
termne which to attend. MISS ieraldlhe
Morgan. the noted American, lady vlo-
linist, and Paul Morgan, ceilis., ~ . ,me
Of OF RicSmond's most popular lady singers,
will give the Mozart Musicale at the
Academy. I'll, - tho
The Ovid Musin Company VIII De ne
attraction at the Star Lecture az the {.
II. G. A.. and the organ recital by a
noted artist at the Church OF me H .h
Trinity will divide the attention OF the
devntees OF the divine arr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
i,,rnic in Their Coffee.

coLUMBUs. Ga: Dec Dec 5: tn was
PG'S StT to cdss F shor dgn afsE
core, this morning the family OF Mr..
p 2t, iKeene. consisting of himself. wife.
j. r,;,ter Miss Nellie, and son. James a.
I naae we're taken violently i'll and ply
kesnv were summoned who. after inves-
siSi,Ion offered the opinion that they
nad been poisoned by drinking coffee
mbha coffee was analysed and physicians
!,scoyered traces of a substance believed
" he arsenic They are unable 20 ac-
Uni for the presence OF arsenic In the
ccoffee All the parties suffered greatly
during the day and up TO tonight are
aranoupcsd out Of danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
TIE RorTLEES ADJorRNED.
Many Of Them Wont to Old Point aud Nor
folk YESTERDAY.

At ! O'Clock yesterday afternoon the
American Bottlers' Protective Association,
which has been IN session IN this city
for two days. adjourned sine die. The
assemblage was called TO order al O'Clock
Yesterday morning by President samuel
{. Palmer. OF Wasninton. The Discus
sion was on the subject Of taking steps
10 cause the prohibition by law OF the sale
OF malt extracts by druggists without
speciaI license. No action was taken by
the meeting, the question being referred
TO n committee.
The election OF officers resulted as fol
lows. President, samuel 6. Palmer.
WASHINGTON: vice-presidcnt, Thomas NJ.
DeKehard, Baltimore; corresponding sec
Ietary. r. Gethaus. Washington, record
Ing secretary. =. Seeley, Brooklyn; chair
man Of executive committee, Al. W. wills,
Philadelphia.
Detroit. Mich was decided upon as the
next place OF meeting, and the date was
left 10 be decided by the executive COM
mittee.
A. o'clock YESTERDAY afternoon about
tWo-thirds OF the delegates left FOR Otd
Point and Norfolk. They will spend
several days there Nearly all the other
members left for their respective homes
last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
THE e. :. CTRCUIr COURT
Orange Cider Derlsv-d not to be Either
" ne OF SnIrits

In the case of the United States against
Writ r. Taylor &. Co, tried tn the United
States Circuit Court. before Judge
Hughes. Yesterday. the jury returned a
verdict Of not guilty
The case involved the question as 20
watcher the beverage known as orange
cider is taxable under the United States
internal revenue laws.
Under a decision made by an officer Of
the Department. that the beverage con
tdined no alcohol this firm has been
handling orange cider without "a United
states liquor license. and this matter
was test case.
Orange cider is made OF water, sugar,
California wine and orange haVOring,
which II is alleged when mixed goes
through state Of fermentation and
cannot be designated as wine. neither
has II any alcohol in lis composition.
1T is thought the Revenue Department
Will not push the matter any further, as
this decision makes ~ impossible that
they can get verdict in amy similar
case.
After the disposal of this case the
court adjourned until December I'D, when
several important Richmond and Dan
willie suits will have a hearing
This IS the last date on which these
suits can be brought up before this court,
and unless they are presented on that
date then they Will 20 by default.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
BIG DAMAGES.
The Reason Conductor Niche sues the
Chssnnenkn and oh % for S25 600.

Messrs. Meredith and Coke Yesterday
Court I'm the case of j. *. Niche against
the Chesapeake and Onto railway.
The alleged facts set fo,th in the
declarations show that Mr.. Niche was
a conductor on that ROAD and was dis,
charged from their employ on the 23d
of February under circumstances which
very iniustiy and greatly injured him By
creating the impression that he had act
ed dishonesty in appropratng sum of
money belonging 20 the company consist
ing Of "A ffty-cent piece, two dimes, and
a nickel. to his own uses
For this and the alleSed malicious and
libelous manner i'm which the discharge
was made. causing injury to the charac-
tar Of the conductor, which had always
been above reproach, he sues for $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
lienIicO News.

The case OF John White. a negro,
charged with trespassing on the property
OF Alexander Williams and stealing there
from So worth of wood, was tried before
Squire Vincent yesterday morning. and
continued until Saturday.
II addeus Harris. Caroline Johnson
and George William Anderson. all color
ed mnatics, were removed from the Hen
rico jail to the negro asylum al Peters
burg Tuesday
Mir. G.. W Monghon, who lives on the
Government road. near the east end OF
the city. lost thirty-fiVe fowls on Mon
day night last.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
Mileage Tickets and Excess baggage Tick
ets to be Sol by H., +. aud q. X. H.

on December LIST the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad will
place on sale 2,0OO-mlle tickets, price $50.
good over the Richmond. fredericksburg
and Potomac and Atlantic Coast Line,
and .0yo-mlle tickets, price So, good only
on the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. Tickets good one
year from date Of sale.
There will also be sold an excess bag
gage ticket book at only SIS, containing
coupons representing face value OF SIS.
Commercial travellers and others viii
information apply at Byrd-Street station.
c. 4. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
Two small Fires.

An alarm Of fire was turned in from
Box 72l ,private) at 1928 O clock yesterday
moIning.
The fire Was located IN the building
owned and occupied by John Armitage
al the lower Gas Works. aud was caused
pv an explosion Of naptha.
The department quickly responded and
subdued che flames
The loss is estimated at 500 on build
ing and 500 on stock There is no in
suTauce.
Another alarm was turned in an hour
later in the day from Box Is fire was
discovered at S0i west Main street but
was put out by the time the department
arrived.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
civ tircult Court.

In the case Of Hendricks q CO. against
the Preston Bevin Furniture Company,
tried in the City Circuit Court Yesterday,
the jury rendered verdict for $lS44i.
The following suits were Instituted;
Citizens Bank OF Richmond against :.
i. Clay and John g. Mcdowell for Sl&
Citizens Bank of Richmond against
w. A. L. Seal and Il. +. Luck. Jr.. for
$40.
Resolutions In relation TO the death Of
Mr. +. II. Mcclure were offered by Mr.
Wyndham Il. Meredith. and they were
ordered 10 be spread on the records.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

Brookland Railway ard Improvement
Company. same deed reported from Hen
rico County Court January 29.iS92. $500:
Moore Memorial Church's trustees TO
Church OF the Holy Trinity's trustees,
66 feet on the west side OF Laurel street.
between Main street and Floyd avenue;
George w Richardson to John Booker.
Is feet on the south side OF Calhoun
street. between Brook avenue and God
din street 500.
henrico. G. r. Taylor 20 Nimmo Old.
LOT II IN square g. Highland Park, 800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
Hiber iian Officers.

At a regular meeting of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians. Division No. /.
held at Lee Camp Hall last night, the
following officers we're elected:
President, John Murphy; vice-Prestdent.
$. L. Kelly: Recording Secretary. James
f.. Grady: Financial Secretary, John j.
Reilly; Treasurer. NJ. Carmody; Door
keeper, Frank O'Connor.
Mr.. Daniel Higgins, the retiring presi-
deaf, positively declined the nomination
for reelection, and expressed his pleas
ure to the members for the courteous
trAstmAnt sivAn hiya rshils Starving far
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
raR T1mEs-kIcHmoNp VA THURSDAY DECEMBER 1924:

,nroa ,.ars as president. He was an
exeelIe5t nresident being highly esteem
ed by all. .,.,,r.,
There were about one hundred mem
bers present and much interest Sas man
ifested In the meeting. he.; .. y; L.en-
the chaplain of the division. addressed
the memberS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
poliremap Kelly Dead.

Policeman Charles v. Kelly died yes
terTlay afternoon at 40 o'clock, at the
hospital OF the Medical CoLieSe OF UT
1 1sars OF age. ana had been in poor health
Tor some time past He had been a
member Of the police force Tor a long
time. and was very popular Win MS
brother officers. x., L,.
Iata residence 30 north Nineteenth
street. this morning at 10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
IrnSr HIS Co.lnr.llone

John Shelton. a colored man. while
managing coal team at the Stumpf
Brewing Company, corner of Harrison
and Clay streets, yesterday morning
about 10 O'Clock. I'm some way got him.
self caught under the wheels OF the
cart, and had his collar-bone broken
ter receiving surgical attention the man
was taken tn his han~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

The Powhatan Club will hold meet
ing next Tuesday night, at which the
future OF the club win be considered.
IL is understood that AT that time all
state whether or not they will keep up
their dues for another year II they Will
do SO the club will continue to occupy
81, present quarters. but II the members
will not give proper support cheaper
rooms will Rave TO be secured, or the
club will have TO disband
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
Visited tho Capitol.

The following visitors were at the Cap
itOl Yesterday:
s J. Baggett, Commissioner Of Revenue
OF Spottsylvana county; W. h, Samuels'
of Caroline county; 4. {. Id;nett treas
bell. sheriff OF Fluvanna; w: j: Kidd
clerk of Nelson county, and j. f.. Mayors
deputy sheriff Of Charles city county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
A Worthy Object.

rho silver tea. for the benefit OF the
pdl ng a, cot Of the Sheterlng Arms,
r'iII ~ Siven AT No 5l4 west Franklin
Ti p this s S evening, from TIL o'clock
There will be a receptacle at the door
for silver coin, and large attenudnIbet -
a T4si to charitable people generally,
and the entertainment promises 10 De
one OF the NEST delightful OF the season
Children are invited from TO ocloch
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

James and George Wilson. two brothers,
were arrested on Cary, between MIMI
and Tenth streets, last night. charged
with stealing money from their brother,
c. II. Wilson, Of Washington, VINO runs runs
IN their persons when captured. The
amount reported to have been stolen was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
Small fitc.

An alarm of fire was turned in from
box 10 at 1871 o'clock this morning; IN, me
bi,ze nroved 10 be at the corner OF Sew
enteenth and Franklin streets. in gro
cery store owned by Massino Massel.
The fire department responded promptly
and put out the fire before much damage
had been done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

Just commenced business. VIII sell
Pianos or Organs at very small profits.
We give you new goods.
Come and see what cash will do. Now
is the time to buy. We are the people
TO buy from II you want 10 save money
and get new goods-No Jll east Nam
street New Music Parfors.
THOMAS G. BURTON az co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
New Good. Low Price,.

New Pianos from $40 to 81 100. New
Mason & Hamln organs from 81 10
81 900. Music parlors, 9ll east Main.
Come and see our goods or write for
prices and terms.
THOMAS G. BURTON Il co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

Parties having money TO lend can nnd
short or longtime real estate notes, with
good rates OF interest, by applying TO us.
THE FINANCE TRADING COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

Real faith never grows weak by having
10 walt Sufferers taking Hoods Sarea-
pariila for chronic complaints should be
patient. and the result Will be satisfAc-
tory. Hoods Cures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06
PrnnrrtY Transfers.

Richmond: II. II. Grady's trustees 70
Granite Building Company, u feet on the
north side Of Chaffin street, near Beecn,
es7S: Johanna Hoffman and others 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

All size pocket-books can be judiclously
emptied al
Leaders in Furniture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

We will allow 4 per cent. interest on
money deposited with tbs. either short
THE FINANCE TRADING COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

We will invest money for parties hav-
ing money to lend on real estate or on
good collaterals.
THE FINANCE TRADING COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-06

Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner
pills. assist digestion. cure headache. Sc
a COX.