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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
marry 1.-THE E0LhS
Received Their Christmas Reward ut the
First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Sunday School
held their Christians celebration in the
lecture-room Of that church last night,
and it was a most ENJOYABLE occasion for
young and old. The room was filled with
bright, smiling faces. and when the great
Christmas tree was disclosed TO view. the
smiles heightened into broad grins. Be
fore the sweets were distributed by the
real, live Santa Claus, with red whiskers,
a delightful programme OF song and re-
citation was INDUCED In.
Miss Edith West and Miss Rynie Wood
recited. and then Miss Rynie Wood, Mics
Mary Irwin. Miss Oracle Wood. Miss Mar
earet Nob'e, and Master willie Talman
sang song. after which Misses corinnc
Norman and Ida Beverage entertained
with a dialogue. Last. but not least. was
little Henry Staples, son Of Mr.. III. J..
Staples, who recitcd a most amusing poem
sbout little Willie being unusually good
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
FEARS fOR CIPTIIN NTCkERSON.
4 Belief That He MAY Have Been Wayiaid
.y an Assassin

CAPE MAY. Dec 29.-The mystery sur
rounding the disappearance of Captain
James -. Niokerson. at Hampton Roads.
Va. on December 1;yd. has not yet been
cleared Up. II is the general opinion that
he has mot with rough experiences, and
may possibly be the victim of some Turk
ing 0sSassin. His young wife, who lives
at South Seaville. is very anxious about
her husband. and Is fearful OF the worst.
Nickerson IL about thirty-threc years
old. ard Is "a man Of excellent habits.
This morning his urcle. Aaron Nickerson.
OF rcnnisVile. broke the latest news to
Mrs. NickeTson. His boat the Lucy Is
SIN NJ Hampton Roads. awaiting orders
from her owners. Her cargo comprises
soft coal consigned 10 parties at an
Eastern port
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
MEETING NORFOLK ANDGROUTH
OF ORGANIZATION SHOWN.
The Executive Committee Endorse the
Publication of a are Labor Paper
Most Active in Richmond.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. So.-The Execu-
tive Committee OF the State Federation
Of Labor met here tonight with Prosi-
dent II. +. Dornin. of f.'b;1ond. i'm the
chair, and the other two members, VI. j.
Lyons and c. g. Kiser Of Norfolk. pres
ont. The president rendered "a favorable
and gratifying report of his recent or
ganizing trip through Sou invest Virginia.
lie states that he found the condition
of the organization thriving. and had
several new ones in contemplation, hott-
bly,. the tobacco workers and trunk
makers OF Petersburg and the trunk
makers of Richmond.
RAPID GROWTH.
IL was shown that the Federation now
has about 1900 members against about
5000 last August. when IL was organized.
The report OF the four district organ
izers were read, that Of Lynchburs dis
trict showing greatest activity.
The resignation Of Charles g. hiscr
as State secretary was accepted ana
Robert j. Carly. of Norfolk, elected 10
ill his place.
John c. Culin was appointed organizer
for the Danville district.
A STATE PAPER.
The committee endorsed the publication
of a State labor directory by x +. shan
non. and the president was Instructed to
require a proper bond Of him. Mr.
Dornin reports greatest activity I'm or
ganlzation circles I'm Richmond. where.
he says, there is tho best organization
in the State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
On With Tho Dance.

The Wednesday Night Circle a club Of
charming young people. entertained
themselves aad a few Invited friends with
dance and supper at Saengcr Halle last
night. This Club meets for social pleas
ure every Wednesday evening. and is
composed Of the following young ladies'
and gentlemen. all OF whom were pres
ent last night: Misses Chrrie Brown. Nora
Healey, Mary Bannis Ter. Julia Fitz-
Nora Schopp Mary griffith. Charlotte
Griffith. Ellen Hin. and Mamie Hughes
Messrs. J. Hannah. H.. Cogbnl. 9. Fitz-
patrick. G. Faubree. j. Burke. }. Sulll-
van. G.. TreXler. H. Howard. J. Durritt.
Lyon. and j. CamputDnica.
The chaperoncs wcfe Misses Mary
Casey. Mary Hughes. and Kate Sweeney.
besides the parents Of tome of the young
people
Schilings Band 'ilscoarsed sweet
strains
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
The Great Northwest" Tonight.

AS old as the play OF East Lynne" is
1t has lost none OF its old popularity. as
the large houses which greeted Miss Eu-
genie Blair and her cOnlpany at the Acad-
envy OF Music for two flights and a matt
nee, beginning Tuesday have shown. The
closing perfcrn cree lass night drew a
&C dly-szcd house.
This evening begins TN engagement for
three nights. with regular matinee on
Saturday and an extra bne on New ear s.
Day, Of the great SCENT production, THE
Great NcrthW est" wlfch is hcrll1ed by
excellent notices OF its merit. as seen by
others. in Boston moro especially.
Coming attractions dt the Academy cf
Music are Sorsas Ban.. January 5th. the
famous Lilliputians Jlinuary l1th. 18th
and 18th. and Mr. Lealh's own company
in our Flat" january 18th and 10Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Boll Robbers.

CAMDEN, y. j.. Dec 3O-Two men.
one OF whom was masked. armed With pis-
tolls. entered the Gloucester city station
OF tho Reading Railroad. about o'clock
last evening. and under threats OF instant
death, compelled Thomas Randolph. the
station master. 10 open the safe. They
secured $50. and leaplng into a carriage
standing near the platform. drove OH.
Randolph says he recognized the masked
man as George Lufkins. a former con
ductOr OF the road. officers were sent out
in different directions but failed 10 find
the rpUI.Tg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Eell Trleuhoue> Driven Out.

ISHPEMING, MICH, Dec. 29.-'fhc
Bell Telephone Company has lost Drao-
tically its entire patronage mere. A 10
cal company row has four times as
many subscribers as the Bell people ever
had.
The Bell people are now Offering
phones absolutely free TO all business
and professional men who VIII agree 10
keep them i'm their offices Tor the com
ing year.
The Bell people have been driven out
Of Escanaba altogether 10y local com
panies New York World
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Christmas Tree AT Corcoran Hall.

Two hundred little ones. who had not
seen much Christmas this season. We're
treated 10 real Christmas tree at Cor
coran Hall Tuesday evening. The chill
dren enjoyed themselves and their little
hearts were gladder than. perhaps. ever
before The affair was under the direc-
tion of Miss Ruby Bodeker. and she was
assisted by a number of well-known young
ladies' and gentlemen. Rev. Mr.. Goodwin
presided. and there VAS music by several
Young ladies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Rev. Il. L. Millinms Here

The Rev. Richard Il. Williams. rector
OF the Church of the Holy Comforter. OF
Montgomery. Alabama, is i'm Richmond
the guest OF his sister in-law. Miss Wat
son, at II west Frank I'm street
Mr.. Williams H. remembered here as a
former assistant minister 10 the Rev.
Hartley Carmichael, OF 81. Paurs church.
from which he went TO Montgomery.
lie has lately been He'd 10 the charge
OF the large and Influential Trinity
church, Washington. ,. G.. and having
accepted he will ren owe 10 that city
about the LIST Of Febrlary neXt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Waller, Short Lead.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 30.-At the close
of the third day OF the siX-day ntcrna-
tional bicycle race the score stood.
Waller. 49, miles, laps.
Maddox, AZ miles. iaps.
Ashingor. i36 niles. 10 laps.
Lawson. s3j miles. lap.
Hunter. i3i miles . lap
Chapplc, Az miles, 9 laps.
Forster, az miles. > laps.
Tom Linton rode five miles in 1855 i-2.
breaking tho worlds ~. his own. by
. - seconds
Eddie Bald made thrco-quarters OF a
mile in lIj. lowering the best rccO1d by
I'VE seconds. Both rode unpacod.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
BURGLAR CAUGHT.
He Entered the Residence of MIR. G.. Med.
Blake Tuesday Nirht.

Tuesday night between the hours OF 7
and 10 o'clock some one entered the
residence OF Mr.. G.. Med Blake and stole
q lot OF clothing and toilet articles from
his servant Girl. The thief entered the
hocse through window in the rear OF
the premneS.
ney was noticed by several young men
70 DO acting In a suspicious manner In
the neighborhood Of Mr.. Biake's resi-
dence. They watched him and saw him
eater and come out OF the house with q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

BELGRADE, Dec. 3o.-A reconciliation
nctwecn King Alexander. of Servia and
his father. ex-King Milan. has been ef-
fected and eX-King Milan Will shortly
return to Belgrade TO reside. The COM
ing of Milan to Belgrade will cause eX-
Queen Natalie. the wife of the ex-King
and mother of King Alexander to take
her departure from the capital. the rela-
lions of the Royal couple not being even
of a friendly nature
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

Deputy High Constable J. /. Ingersoll.
while in pursuit of his duties. went TO
the residence OF Fannie Brown yesterday
10 interview her abOIt certain bill
Fannie did not care 10 receive Mr. In
gersol. and grew very abusive and made
threats about doing Jim up" and said
other unpleasant rninls MIR Ingersoll
Is a quiet. inOhtrusiv man. and rather
than have any word with Fannie he
had her arrested. She will be permitted
70 state her case TO his Honor in the
Police Court this morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Smnrrlinr Arm. 10 Irefe

BERLIN. Dec. 3O.-The Berlin Post pub
nshes a dispatch from its correspondent
in Alexandria. which says that a vessel
flying the French flag. which recently
passed that port ostensibly for China.
did not go through the Suoz Canal. but
turned northward inducing the belief
that the intention of those on board is to
smuggle arms into their island of Crete
for the use of the Crctan insurgents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
An Iowa Bank Robbed.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3O.-A special from
Des MONIES. Iowa. says that the state
ton. Iowa. was looted By robbers last
night. They blew open the safe with
dynamite and carried away an unknown
amount OF cash. estimated Variously at
from $1,000 TO $1,000. On account OF
lack OF telegraph connections. particulars
ale hard 70 obtain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

Just before Christmas time. He was en-
cored. and responded with n little skit
about going down to grandpa's, where no
could have a high old time.
About $3.50 O'Clock the little folks went
home. glad that they had attended Sun
day school all year to be rewarded on
Christmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Gov. .Elrct-Tanner Mehs.

SPRINGFIELD. Hi. Dec. 3O.-Gover-
nor-Elect John r. Tanner was married
to-day 10 Miss Cora Edith English. daugl-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Turney English, or
Springfield
at 81. Paurs Episcopal Pro-Cathedral by
the venerable Archdeacon Taylor. Right
Rev. George l.. Seymour, bishop OF the
diocese Of Springfield, pronounced the
benedictiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
CHRISJM9S CHEER.
The Calvary Mission Had 4 Feast Yester-
day Evening.

About one hundred 5nd fifty happy lit
tie children and some thirty grown folks
enjoyed the entertainment given at Ma
sons Hall, on Franklin street. near
Eighteenth, yesterday evening. at ;
o'clock. by the CuvarJ Mission Sunday
school. A branch schoO, Of old s.. Johns.
tho superintendent of which is Major j..
l.. Howard.
Several hymns We're sung. some of the
little people rocited ard sang solos. and
then the whole partr formed i'm line
and marched 90 tho buiement whore long
tables We're piled high with good thnCs.
Coffee. sandwiches. Cindy fruit and
cakes were plentiful. and the many who
were present had as n uch as they could
eat. besides some TO take home for an
other time.
Major Howard is doing n good work.
and his efforts are appreciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
The POstoiIice IO-liorroyv

Now years hours at the postornce
will be as follows The ONCE VIII open
for the delivery of mail at the windows
from 4 to Il. NJ, and a collection Will
he made at 3:i5 Il. M from the boxes
stations "A" and "B" viii keep the
same hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
THOUSANDS IN DTVIDFNDS.
4 Great Deal of Money TO he Paid Out n
This City TO-Morrow.

Much interest attaches 10 the fact. that
semi-annually. on the first Of January
and July. there are numerous dividends
declared by the various banks. trust COM
panies. insurance companies. railroad
corporations. and manufacturing estab-
lishments Of the city Of Richmond. and
on tomorrow the usual and regular divi-
dends for January LIST will be fOrthcom-
ing.
As the aggregate OF these dividends
is very large. and the greater part there
of will be paid TO stockholders here in
the city. II will be seen that the circula-
ton Of money will be Increased in
marked degree. with beneficial results to
all business people.
All the various MISUNDERSTANDING in
stitutions of Richmond have done well
during the last six months. and declare
their usual dividends, a fact which speaks
loudly for their conservative and business
like management.
An estimate Of the dividends to he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Masquerade Ball.

That famous old country seat. Tree
Hll. on the river read. southeast or
Richmond was tho scene OF "A m2sque-
rade ball on night before last.
After the grand march al $3.50 o'clock,
dancing followed till 4. NJ. OF Wednes-
day Many couples went from this city
10 the ball. which was voted an entire
success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

As for insurance companies. there VIII
be nearly $4,000 paid in dividends 10 stock
holders of the Virginia Fire and Marine
Insurance Company. while the Virginia
State Insurance Company is close sec
ond. with 5000 to disburse in like man
ncr.
Then there are the building and loan
associations which will Day out large
sums. not exactly TO be stated accurate
" to-day. and it may be assumed that In
all several hundred thousand dollars VIII
be set in circulation, during the next
few DAYS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Captain ANIL. BETTER

Captain Angle. who hurt himself by
failing from moving car on ChristmGs
day. and who was laii up from his I'M
Jurios, Is very much Improved lie was
able TO go 10 his post 81 the Second sta
ton for while yesterday, and is expected
10 do the same TO-DAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Freight Clerks dissertation

TIE Freight Clerks Association viii
meet Saturday night at o'clock IN
Smiths Hall. on Fifth street, between
Broad and Marshall. All clerks connect
ed with railroad and steamboat COM
panies are requested 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Become Presidential Offices.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3o-Beginnlng
January lst the following fourth-class
Dost-ohiccs will be- advanced 20 the prcsi-
Dental class: Fort Payne. Alabama:
Lakeland Florida. Clinton. Louisiana:
Mansfield. Louisiana: Laurinburg. No-sh
Carolina; Warrentln. North Caro',nt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
There Are Others.

Il dreamt | dwelt in marble halls"
She sings the whole night through:
She never seems TO t,ink that We
Would ike to dreaip some. too.
MashingtonStar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
A County Declared Inxolvent.

DIGHTON. KAN, Dec. 30.-The board
OF county commissioners Of Lane county
have formally declared the county insol-
vent and issued instructions to the coun-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Enminr ~ l,n,.ln.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. Obtaining
is prevailing in e. province OF khcrson.
II Is estimated that ,JOOOD rOubles Will be
required Tor thc relief OF tnc sufferers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Receiving City Taxes.

Captain Frank w Cunningham. the
popular City Collector has been as busy
as a bee for the past few days receiving
city taxes.
The time for paying the last half or
tho 1896 taxes does not expire Inui the
last of January. and as t' many AFRO
taking advantage OF All tr Tin they
can get the City Collector can e.F" no
estimate as 10 what amount VIII De- de-
lincucnt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
New Year Holiday Rates via c. and o.
Railway,

Eound-trp tickets between all stations
OF Chesapeake ana Ohio railway viii be
on sale on December S0th. 3lst. and Jan
uary lst limited TO January ith. al ONE
AND ONE-THIRD fares. Special rates
iefvcfn the following.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

From 10 O'Clock last night until tho
uorrins hours the city strongly rosem-
blod what London Is said to be when
wraT FED in enc or its worst fogs. About
the hour n entiOncd "A heavy. smoky man
tie rolled Ia from the river. wrapping
everything I'm its gloomy embrace and
soon the electric lights resembed tallOw
dips ana lCcOmCtiOn On the streets was
difficult
The adjourned meeting OF the Southern
Association of Baseball Clubs will DO
held in Montgomery. Ala. Monday. Janu-
airy :. 1891, nj the Windsor Hotel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-21
GR ZEN RIDGE,

James Crane, IT,. Daniel Crane, Abra
ham Crane and Hugh Boyle, boys of
about l6, were arraigned before Alder
man Bailey Thursday. at the instance
of Thomas Bromage. The latter tssti-
fled that they stormed his shoe Shop
on Penn avenue with bricks and cob
bic stones, breaking several panes of
glass and valuable pipe, which Mr..
BrOmage was smoking when the boys
surrounded the place. He likewise
said tools had been stolen from his
shop. and that he Is in constant dread
Of being injured by these naughty
baggages," as he termed the defend
ants. The culprits were held in $l00
bail each. James Crane, ST., going on
their bond.
Constable Black was in Carbondale
yesterday, having heard that the
watches stolen from Mrs. George Kurtz
had been offered for sale to q jeweler
in the Pioneer City. 1t proved to be
wild goose chase.'S The pilfered
watches are numbers 1,545 and 206S77.
The members Of the Asbury Meth
Odist Episcopal Sunday school are re-
Quested to meet at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, q half hour earlier than
usual, to practice Christmas anthems.
Dennis Grimes. Of Park Place, has
entered suit against the Diamond Mine
Accidental Fund to recover damages
in the sum Of 500. Mr.. Grimes was
formerly employed as an outside
hand" but resigned last August to
accept better position with the On
tario and Western Railroad company.
For this he was expelled from the
Fund. The hearing will take place this
afternoon.
For Monday bargains go to Mears &
Hagen. Special prices in ginghams.
prints. outing fiannels, comforts, blank
cts, underwear and hosiery. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-21
DUNMORE.

The Adams Avenue Presbyterian
church was crowded last night to hear
Costa Cocer, deliver q lecture with
stereopticOn views on Turkey as a
Nation" He held his hearers SPELL
bound with graphic history Of the
Turkish nation. Even from the time
of the crusade. he said they have been
a crafty, mean and grasping race, fill
Ing the history Of Europe. with a long
list of diabolical outrages. He dwelt
particularly on the present condition
OF Armenia. once a progressive race,
but despised and made to suffer all
manner Of insults from the Turkish
government, they had finally retro
graded from their once prosperous con-
dition into an Impoverished race. His
lecture was well received, elicitinc
much applause from his hearers.
The Photographic gallery at the cor
ners. belonging to Edward Washer, has
been taken down, and removed to Oily
phant, at which place Mr.. Washer in
tends to open In the Photographic bus
iness.
For Monday bargains 20 to Mears 6.
Hagen. Special prices In gingha ms.
prints, outing fiannels. comforts, blank
cts. underwear and hosiery. =.
Victor Beemer has returned home
from a few days deer hunting in Pike
county.
Mrs. J. Bronson and daughter, Rom
main, Of Elm street. have returned
from visit with relatives in Thomp.
son.
The case Of assault and battery pre-
ferred by Angelo Copozzer against
Frank Healey, of Archibald, was amic-
ably settled in Justice of Peace B.
Cooney's office last evening.
Fire broke out In the building owned
by Samuel johnson, situated on Sher-
wood avenue, yesterday morning at
$3.50 a. m, completely destroying 1t.
The first was caused by the explosion
Of lamp. Mr.. johnson and family
had a narrow escape. barely escaping
with their lives. They saved nothing
whatever, excepting a smai, amount of
clothing. The loss. which will reach
about $500. was partially covered by
insurance
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-21
PROVIDENCE.

Miss Eta Lloyd, OF Wayne avenue.
In company with Samuel Jeffries, OF
Hyde Park, left last Thursday for Jer-
sey City, where they were married.
This is complete surprise to their
many friends. Mrs. Jeffries is the
daughter Of Mrs. Luke Evans, and is a
pronounced brunette. Both are well
in this section.
John w. White, of Wayne avenue,
met with painful accident yesterday
while at work in the Dickson shaft.
He Is employed as runner and was
engaged in uncoupling cars when they
suddenly came together, catching his
fingers between the bumpers and bad
ly smashing them.
George Mulley, of North Main ave-
nue.. has returned from visit to New
York.
George Silkman. Of Church avenue,
is slightly indisposed.
Miss Mary c. Powell, of Alderman
Roberts office. paid a flying visit to
Wilkes Barre last Thursday night.
Pastor w. G. Watkins theme in the
North Main Avenue Baptist church to-
morrow will be THE Twentieth Cen
tury's Call to Christendom.'
The Baptist church choir will meet
this evening for rehearsal.
Mrs. Charles Crossman, of Throop
street, is visiting friends at Clark's
Summit.
For Monday bargains go to Mears &
Hagen. Special prices in ginghams,
prints. outing tlannels, comforts, blank
cts, underwear and hosiery. ~
w. a. Mulley. of Edna avenue. Is
visiting at White Plains, N. Y.
At the Puritan church tomorrow Rev
Newman Matthews will preach on THE
Education of the Race at 10 30 a. m.
and on Love t. Christ" at I ". m.
A rally of the Christian Endeavor
societies of this place was held last
evening in the North Main Avenue
Baptist church. The Christian En-
deavor choir was present and rendered
an anthem in excellent style. The
meeting was presided over by Rev.
George +. Guild. pastor OF the Presby-
terian church. Rev Dr. Dixon, Of the
Penn Avenue Baptist church, deliver
ed an address on Common sense in
the work of the Church" The attend
ance was fair.
Mrs. Isaac Jones, of Hill street, is
seriously i'll.
Joseph Osterhout has returned from
q business trip to New York city
The Assembly dancing class will meet
this evening in Browns hall, corner
of East Market street and the boule-
ward.
There will be a game Of indoor base
ball in Company II armory Monday
evening between Mulley's store and
Osterhout's. Dancing after the game.