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Leather Goods.

Combination card Cases plain and sill
YER trimmed. ranging in price from &c.
90 S.j. in Seal. Alligator. Snake Boa
Constructor. Lizard. in Black. Brown,
White Tans. and Greens.
All Purses bought during the holidays
from Sl.5O up will have name engraved
or stamped on free of cost
Dresden and Cut-Giass Atomizers.
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4 PECULIAR CASE.
Taking Dcns-Wutc Testimony in
~tuuuton Court.

raking Dcnf-Wutc Tcstimony in
>taunton Court.
STANTON. VA December l6-'spe-
.al-Tor four days past the case Of
OH. Commonwealth against Lee Johnson,
las been on trial n the Hastings Court
Johnson is q young white man. ana was
CHARGED ISL % attempted criminal assault
Or llr- William Hun
Nr and Mrs Hun are both deaf muits.
and So Their ties lmouy could nor Dee sot-
tan before the jury in any other IMAM an
.vtra0r..nary way. Air. Clifford Deuritt
Who is an expert in The Use Of the sign
language. by reason OF years OF eNpe-
-Ieroa al the stanton Deaf. Dumb. and
Hfrd ASYLUM. where he is teacher,
was sworn along with these witnesses.
Counsel propounded Ques ions 20 him,
and he iu turn translated speech into
sian Language. communicated 10 Mr ana
AIRS Han and AGAIN converted 10
words the witnesses replies. The case
las attracted much interest both on ac-
count ~ The gravity of the crime ana
... peculiar help .essress of the woman.
AMI counsel have contested il vigorously.
Tho accused IS married man, ana DIS
v ~ w- with him .n court
Tho Jury to-day brought in verdict
CT guilty. rxlrg Johnson pun. hment ~
the lowest term alowe1-ten years ln
tho ranitertary.
r.e. Grafton 0varrI'ei motion for
r r.w TRIAL made hy M.--rs. Lawrence.
Portion. and 49,. s. lraft for The ace
rr-sf. Johnson Co1r-.l urcet improper
conduct or the part of juror in that
De WAS allowed during the progress Of
.f4 trial O. separate from his fellow
trym %. ana 90 to place of public re-
- Dc f- -af1 tfa case VIII fo appeal ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

CHRISTIANSDr VA, December l5.
fspeciall-Captan y. V. Shields who
died I'M Baltimore. Md. last saturday. in
TODAY from the Presbyterian church. he
spent AN Of his early life IN this place.
engaged in mercantile pursuits. He moved
IN Baltimore about twenty years ago 10
take service in the Baltimore and Ohio
nice. and was with that company at the
time Of his death. He had large circle
NJ relatives and friends here. lie WAS
hurled bv the side OF his wife who pre-
coded him 10 the grave about year ago..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Christmas! Christmas

TO enumerate our vast assortment Of
LfDAY TABLE DELEGATES
would take a large amount of space, and
as the newspapers are so oyercrowded
We are contented by simply calling your
attention TO our immense line and low
prices of the following
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Evening Silks.

No need to send away from Rich
mond for new and novel effects in Eve
ming Silks. We have everything desira-
bic produced by the best French artists.
Grapes at DC and &c. per yard; Fancy
Satins. &C. 50c.. Zoe. 81. 81 p. $3.50, and
s.. Fancy one. Two, and Three-Toned
silks. 81, $l.25 $50 and 81; French-Warp
Printed Brocaded SILK all the evening
coiors, SD. $3.50, N.75. g. $22j, $50, up
20 s. per yard.
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\ BOLD ROBBERY.
4 Newport News safe Rihed Of Five
Hundred DOllnrs.

NEWPORT NEWS. V. December %
lspociaD-One of the bo.de-t robbcries
that ever took place n this city was
perpetrated to-day Williams q Judkins.
groccrs. dOing business ON Twcnty-fourth
street. had their safe rhel of $50 be-
tween s A. ~. and noon. Mr. Judkins
rlaccl The money ln the safe about =
o'clock. He closed the safe. but did not
lock 10. The money was not missed unit F
u o'clock. when Mr.. JuikIns went 10
the safe TO get some change. IL is be-
lieved that the robbery was effected early
In the morning when everybody in the
store was busy There Is 10 clue TO the
robbers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Holiday SpeCiaitieS ::

Plum Pudding, Mince Meat lin jars
and frkins) Shaker Sweet CIDER.
Cleaned >ultana Raisins, Cleaned Cur
rants, Citron, Orange and Lemon Peel,
Fancy Table Raisins, Layer Figs Fine
Confectionery, Cakes and Biscuits, Nuts,
California Fruits lin glass and tins,
Sauce, ard Relishes of every descrip-
ton, Poultry Seasoning, Salad Dressing,
Cranoerries. etc, etc.
Christmas Candles.
Fine Imported Table Sherries and
Ports.
Old Apple Brandy and Jamaica Rum.
California Sherres and BrandIes
Hennesey Cognac, Whiskeys, Cordials,
etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Fans.

our buyer has secured the market 10
get the newest and choicest French
effects I'm Fans. Everybody who has
seen them has been dehgted with the
many beautiful effects shown. SILK. Lace.
and Gauze. with Shell. Pearl and Ivory
sticks. painted. spangis-, and plain,
ranging I'm price from 90. % 800. I'm this
collection Feather Fans, in Black and
White. have not been neglected. All
sizes and shapes that are new and novel
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VIRGINIA SAMPLE SHOE co., G saa Br ysHl1
[de l5-ru.Th&sul
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

DIVIDEND NOTICE.-THE BOARD
az DIREcTORS OF the RICHMOND,
pEDERICKSBURG AND POTOMAC
RkiI ROAD CONPANN Rave declared 80, -
t,ir-sry CENTS a Share on the COM
,,Dn stock and Dividend Obligations or
49,. company. payable on the - OF
TANfrARY. 1856. TO holders OF uhe
me ~ record on the 10Th Of December
80 from which date % the 5th Of ianu-
srV iess. the books Of transfer VIII be
closed. ). -. " ,,.i...,,r
de l1-tJai ireasu'e''
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veruentharer Linotype Company.

ALBANY. y. y. December 1.-THE
Alerpcnthaler Linotype company was In
corporated to-day with the Secretary OF
Stale to Manufacture type-casting AMI
rctting-machlnes In Brooklyn The capt.
tai IS 100000. ,,,,,
The directors are ID. o. Mills, ogden
Ueid Philip r. Dodge. and Thomas }.
Teagan. III Sew YORK city; J. o. Gle
line of Engl wood. \. j.. samuel NJ.
Rran and George l.. Bradley OF Wash
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mas Novelties that
with the ornamental.
French Perfumes

in plain and fancy bottles and boxes.
every odor made by the celebrated
nakers. Roger d Gailet and Lesram
Toilet Wa.ers. Extracts, Powders. and
pastes. VioIette DE car. 75c. per bottle.
Heuotrope Uianc, Nioiotte Blanc, Vera
Violet. Violette de Pam. Chypre. Le Iris
Blanc. wood Violet Authea nssorted),
Peau de- Espang. Imported Bay Rum
pint and quart bottles ana by The mea-
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DOWN BY TIE SEA.
Lost observation-disclosures 10 Miles-An
ASsignment.

N-opuorK VA pec.rnber IT, -,spo-
~
e.el.l captain iH9'v'' "' '"c S0i'oo"'i
Lulu VI. Qilln, which arrived here yes
terIav morning. reports the loss Of one
- t,f. c,lo. a., Satrrs,,- ,,orrire- vrben
-. ''. 80, -
OF no Point, chesapeake bay, j. ie9etick
"'oii; ",'-' ~ -, VI ~
ton. Del, became eh,ahslei M me Iote-
Isi,, '',.,- -, ,ti,rt r.iesitie t 80
~ nan hrt ov.ing ~ he heavy wind
ana fo.,.,h sea Uas rnaf,ia even ia get
.6e HOLY
satur1av afternoon Admiral Brown
,,.rf dov-n ~ Ol1 Point and paid a visit
fo liaior-C;areraI Nelson !. Miles. CONF
.,,a,.li-e, General cf TIE T-fft,f States
a.r,v. '-hfs rn.rrinr- General Mics re-
-,,-r.1 tf- ,'..f and y,9e received bv
rr. .Hi..r- of fr. wand with the band and
Marine Battalion srl salute was fired.
,'.. ,.-.fl- ,,a- .fDo.r sr..rI the ya.I
I'D .rtcrtain.. Ir Admiral Brown
-r-f.rl.f-s POW
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HandkercIliefS.

We truly are showing The banner stock
OF the c.ty-such varied stock and such
neat. dainty styles Embroidery and
Drawn Work. ranging 600 price from Zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
s.,,po, situation Alarming.

MARTINS FERRY. -, December ls.-
il r,nra alarming than ever Sew cases
are developing daily There were tNt
new cases saturday and six sunday. Now
there are thirty-eiErf crsfa in town. Al
Lersous not yaccinated To-Day must re-
main indoors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

FREDERICKsBURG.
Anniversary of His
PaStorate-His Brother Killed.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, December
IFS tSpecialJ-Yestcrday was the twenty
ninth anniversary of Or. r. $ Dunna-
WAYS pastorate OF the Baptist church,
and services appropriate 10 the occasion
we're held The venerable and beloved
uqetor preached. taking a. his text. He
Thanked God and Took Courage The
sermon was an eloquent recital Of the his
forv of the church since Dr. Dunnaway
connection with il. ITS deeds of love and
charity. and It's constant upbuildlne. both
Spiritually and materially. The discourse
,tas listened o. by one Of the largest audi
errcs ever assembled in this city on "a
IKE occasion
HIS BROTHER MURDERED.
Nisron Hogop.an. an Armenian who has
hon for many years trusted employee
az Dr T t. sampson. OF This city. and
SIM, is now iarlt0r OF the Collegiate Inc
tttfrfD here. has just received letter
-,,-, ITS native land announcing the mlr-
Iar lv Turkish soldiers OF one brother
.rI ne fnrstcriOus appearance OI am
nf.ar The murdered brother was an
.Di.er in the Turkish army, and the
o.re- ha1 just been ordained an Arme-
Cerrress men vs.. Mccall W. S. Knox.
ami 81 d Moody. of Massachusetts and
BON Jonathan Lane. of Boston. vice.
-.r..fl.nf ~ me National Board " Trade,
are thc guests Of Hon. j. 5. Potter, OF
cashier John H. Wallace. Of the Ciu-
zrrs' National Bank. Richmond accom-
panied by bis ntuhew. Maxwell Wallace,
erant sunday with relatives here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

for Ladies' and Gentlemen. made OF the
best guaranteed silk with natural wood.
silver. gold pearl and ivory handles
Dresden china handles
Holiday Umbrellas engraved free Of
cost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

SHOES OR SLIPPERS;
.,,.,,r son can ind at the VIRGINIA
SASIPLE SHOE COMPANN's' corner
seventh and Broad.
..tber Sinners. only o. 75c.. and ST.
Eous- slippers. -. -. Csc, and 50
E,-fra- Fine Leather slippers tl-9l-
others have same marked -
0n~ f.ali s. Shoes. fine hid, pointed TO-
nr,'t forget We are agents Tor the
ceiehr1ted John Kelly's Shoes al styles,
sss s.. and $50.
SPECIAL.
MEMS ENAMEL SHOES, nara se"el'
s,'-N- marked down from 81.
NOTICE.
an purchasers entitled 10 guess ON
six fine instruments-t"O Man1olh7' "u'-
tars. and Banjos. ...-...
We also give nice Toy 20 al custom
ers FOR the children. Don't iorset loca-
ton.
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v.,,-,<,ovn Farmer Dead.

WOODSTOCK, Va December lt.-lspe-
ciaI s-Nhten Blwmans "a NeA-nno"h
~ ofiss 81 these heads should be cont'in-
-.trrfv died last night. after lingering
illness. aged about "a years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Real Shell Goods.

Pins Hair Ornaments, and Combs. up
to-da,e styles made Of the very finest
shell. ranging in price from soc. TO Sl5
apiece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Kid Gloves.

only the best makes find any favor
with as and we keen only such qualities
as we can recommend and guarantee TO
our patrons. Giovcs'for every occasion
for street and dinner wear. Evening
Gloves OF an kinds. from the shortest
10 the longest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

We have a stock of beautiful Beaded
anil spaugied Guimps, Braids. and Car
nitGres for trimming evening and street
dresses in wide range OF prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

Manicure Sets. Nail Files. Tooth
Brushes. Glove Buttoners. Belts, and
Belt Buckles. Belt and Hat-Pins, and a
variety Of other articles all in sTER-
LING SILVER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
White and Ivory
White Silks.

White Brocaded Silks. very latest effects
75c.. 81. a.25. 800 81. $3.50. and $275 per
yard.
Plain White Satin and Silks Soc, 71c,
81. I.25. $50. s.. and $3.50 per yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

RICHMOND TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.
RING UP THE NEW STATIONS:
No
Si-.Ienereon Pharmacy IT \. MilleD.
23ll C.-JeffersOn Hotel Laundry.
l23-Ciowes & Co. +. II.
3)-Harrls. Alfred H.. j. resideacel.
10 A.-Cersley. T. l.
rs C-Slaughter. p. NJ.
l277-Richmond Traction Company.
A2-JacksOn, Giles y.
l0o0-Tennant Mrs David y. residenee).
ls5-ITnifed states Weather Bureau.
s9LTfomas. Mrs. N. W. residencel.
Walker. W. J. = CO.. -
RICHMOND TELEPhONr IN
CHANGE,
de l7-lt II. b. ROOD, Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

Bath Robes.
Dressing Gowns.
Smoking Jackets.
ranging in price from $3.50 o. so.
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Is BROTHER MURDERED.


HAMpDEN-SlDNEY, December To-
l-r.. aIl-The sad death occurred near
mere last week " young George Booker.
"a most excellent and Industrious youth,
ION of r. a. Booker. an old Confederate
solder and now he maii-carrier between
tbi- rlace (Norshaml nd farmviile. De-
ceased was about I'd years old ana MEM
f.r az COLLEGE church. ana was much re-
suectfd by all.
A GOOD many Of the students will at
tend flc Atlanta Exposition during the
Tae water-worl,s az the college are be
fr'- puehei as fast as tne weather VIII
permit 49,. ,,,.,,. g., t,.i,,-
more for the holidays
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BrOCaded Silks,

the newest and best shaiings ana d,
signs. 7Jc.. ST. 1875. $50. and S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

Hand Mirrors. Infants Sets. Brushes
Combs. Soap and Powder-Boxes Hair
and Clothes Brushes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

to s. "a piece: Plain Hemstitched Hand
kerch.cfs ranging from 80. 10 81 apiece
Real Lace Handkerchiefs IN immense as
sortment from the cheapest 10 the finest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

Ceiiuioid Novelties.
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IN TIE PENINSULA.

my. NR. WOOD. or NEWPORT
~rNS. ACCEPTS sTNUNTON's CALL.
,ct,ity IA Shipptng Circics-A New
,hcsapcnI,c and Ohio Coat Hnrec-
accidental, shot Btmsclf-Cou
items and Personal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
l. CTS,

only seven more business-days 10 pass
O., nirchase your Christmas Goods. NO
ttiIo moro apureciatlVe than good PAIR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

Our Great Toy Basement has surely
caught the town. Every visitor re-
marks how wonderfully cheap the
prices are as compared TO other stores.
The morning times., 1895-12-31
Hard Case,

1t was said OF Hiram Wilson'S conversa-
tional powers that they were "enougb to
turn the most knowledgeable folks scatter
witted for the time bein'." and when be
t,egan to tell a story groups of men melted
away as if by magic.
AZ was goin' by the widder Follet's this
mornin', - he began one day. as he Joined
the group around the new village pump, ''at
irast say goin' by, an dunno why sa y
goin' by, for want exackly. 1 was just
f;oin' along. as old san'l Gill used to tell
] dunno why : say old,
for he want SO turrible old, not much
older'n most of us here-lea stways 1
tlunno's d orter say most of US, for there's
Peter Franklin that I've heerd tell-that
is t say I amt ever exackiy heerd, bein'
as I'm SO def from the rteumaticks scttlin'
in my cars an / dunno's I've any call to
say rheumaticks neither, for there WAS one
doctor, told me-lesstway's I dunno's he
act'liy was doctor, but he made out
an dunno butt made outs kind of ha' 'sl
way to put it ,byt We see he"
At this point Mr.. Wilson paused and looked
about him; the legs of bis last listener were
vanishing around the corner of the post
office and he was left alone.
''Well, never see anythin like it," said
Mr.. Wilson in an aggrieved tone as he pro-
ceeded to follow his late audience. "Seem's
If NAH couldn't tell succumsta nce-an,
dunno's Id orter say succumstance, for
it want" his voice died away in an
inarticulate murinur as the post-office door
closed behind him.-Youtb's Companion
The morning times., 1895-12-31
THE sTAKED PLAINS.
The Name Misnomer-Proper Term
Is "Stockaded Palms

The Name N MfSnOmer-proper Term
Is "StocISaded Palms.
ST. LoHis GIob.%Democrat.
1T is time that the name 'Staked Plains
as appliet. 10 The Llano Estacado. was
stricken from the map of North America"
said GcoIogist Robert T. Hill. at is a
wholly ridiculous inisnomer. One esplana-
ton givea for the use OF this term is that
early tSnlunIers set up stakes TO mark their
roads ovSf these then considered wateriess
wastes. Another is that the designation
alludes to the staff-iike stems of the yucca
plants. which resemble stakes projecting
above tic ground. But neither of these ex-
planationS exnlaias. because the yucca does
not grow on the L1ano Estacado, and no
wood for stakes could have been procured
on the absolutely treeless desert by travel
ers. Certainly they could not have carried
stakes with them.
'But there is no use In such discussion,
because the solution of the problem is per-
fecdy simple and obvious. The name
'Staked Plains' is an erroneous translation
of Llano Estacado. which means palsade
or wall. The Spanish term alludes to the
PERCEPTIONS cliffs by which this vast plateau
is upheld. aB ii were, on every side, except
Rt the southeast corner. The geological
formation may DE compared TO a book lying
ON a table. The whole OF this plain--the
largest in the United Statcs-isas smooth as
the surface of the ocean in Il dead calm. its
level unhroken by trees or bushes. but car
peted with a rich growth of grass.
up to within seventeen years OF the
present tine the Llano Esiacado, or Stock
aded Plain, was supposed to be utterly
watcrless. After seasons of rainfall there
are occasionally ponds or lakes or water
held In depressions here and there, but
these are apt TO evaporate in few days.
Running Water is the only stream in the
desert. 1t suddenly breaks out of the
ground, ripples over pebb,y bottoms for
distance OF ten miles ard then mysterious
iy disappears, Ike many other rivers west
of the pecos River. The trouble is that
though the annual rainfall is fair in uuan-
tity, the soil is porous as a sponge and
swallows tie water. The latter percolates
downward until, at a considerable depth,
it is STOPPED by an impervious stratum
Thanks TO this stratum. the Llano Es-
facade is underlaid actually by a 81 Get of
underG round water, the most remarkable
in the United States. TIiGs. in The midst
OF the plateau more than L GOO wells have
been dug successfully. From these wells
unlimited supplies Of the precious fluid
are pumped up by means OF windmilis.
making practicable tie rastuiins OF thou-
sands Of cattle. Water is struck in this
way throughout The entire extent of the
Mesa, which has thus become great graz
ing reg on.
AT pr, sent Q, SEQ peoplelive on the Llano.
Three million acres OF tie northwest cor
ner OF il were transferred some time ago
TO certain parties as n'cdc OF paying ihc;n
for building new state torsc at Austin |
Thus, was by far TIE largest grant Of land
The morning times., 1895-12-31
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

Hurry Edin6fick, William Saunders, and
John Howard, all c0lored are held by the
mayor TO await the result of injuries they
inflicted supen Jerry Dorsey, also coiored,
on Christmas Day. Dorsey had become
involved in quarrel with one of the men,
and the three assaulted him. He was
Knocked on the head with a stone by
Tainbrick, slashed in the abdomen with
razor by Saunders, and shot in the neck
Il; nd breast by Howard. He was left by
, lis assailants, bat managed 20 reach his
hoine.f No complaint of the assault rea ched
the ears of the. police. He was brought to
Tie police station in a carriage this Dorn-
ing, but Was, 50 weak he could not stand.
and his physician says he is in a very pre-
,carious condition.
During n ,heayy ,wipdstorm in Fairfax
county Few days ago the large cross on
ihe steeple OF ST, Johns Episcopal Chapel
was blown down and fell on the roof.
iielring a large. hoe in it. No one was
III the church at the time OF the accident,
and carpenters are now repairing the
building.
The Union Mission Sunday-school held
its Christmas entertainment in the Mission
rooms on Upper King street last night.
About sixty children took part in the cx-
ereises. and the inasic and reciiations were
greatly enjoyed by their elders. Mr.
Redding. the superintendent of the Mission,
made an interesting address. descriptive
of the work done during the year.
II little winfred Dean recoyers-and
the chances iire now that he will, his
physicians say-he will have to wear u
metal plate over his forehead where the
skull bones have been removed. The plate
viii be worn constantly, as the operation of
trepanning him would mean certain death.
The wonderful recovery of this boy is at
tracting theattention Of medical men every
where.
Richard Simmons, and Walter Jones, me-
groes, were arrested yesterday by the
United States authorities on a charge of
having assaulted two boys, John johnson
and Eugene Graves. on The Arlington reser-
walton few days ago and king SO from
them. They pretended to be country con-
stables and were collecting fine for some
imaginary offense. The case was con-
iinued until tomorrow.
The managers OF. The St. Asaph race
track here state positively that the track
viii be closed down when he first winter
weather comes, and that there will be no
RI eng IN snow and sleet at the st. Asaph
Park.
Mr. Abraham studds. welI-known old
farmer, died at his home in Fairfax ucar
the seminary yesterday evening.
The Ciirislrfas entertainment of the Bap-
list Mission In. the northwestern section
OF the city was well attended, and the
Young folks had an enjoyable time singing.
eating candy, etc.
Mr. HaKef. OF SEeverly, Mass. is the
guest, OF Mrs Martha Carlin on Duke street.
The renaiss of Mrs. Kate E. Hopkins,
wiEe Df s. S. Hopkins of this city, will
he taken to Baltimore this morning for
atcrment beside her father.
Mr., Wesley Makley, for many years the
rectifier OF Iitlror for Barbour's grocery
i0 asfirgien and rpeaslrer of wood and
bark for Alexandria, died at his home on
.SoatiI Henry street yesterday morning,
after a long Illness. His funeral will take
place tomorrow.
The morning times., 1895-12-31
Sale of Rare Coins.

+, One Of the most important sales Of coins
held in London in recent years was that of
the AnSlo-Saxon and British coins forming
the first part OF the collection of the late
Hynion Mcntagd. vice president OF the Nu-
mismatic. Society. II lasted for six days,
s57 coins, gold, silver, and copper, bring
ing in S21,157. an average OF nearly $50
apiece. Tho highest prices paid were $500
apiece for n penny OF King Alfred, the only
coin on which he Is styled Rex Anglorum,' -
md for penny of King Haifdan, struck on
his entering London. An Eppillns slater of
gold fetched seq, an Epaticcus slater,
S2l2;,a Ceplyyglp II penny, $3.50; a penny
OF offa, King of tfercis, with the name of
Aetaeiheard- on the DIVERSE S1S2. a penny
of Aethelred and one of Baidred. each
Si5G.s five pennies of cynesthryth, widow
of. 0ffa. King of Mercia, with the name of
Beonna brought Si32; copper styca Of
Eegsgit.l. Klng of Northumbria, S1O2; a
copper coin OF Cunobeline, with the head
of Janus diverse, $3e.