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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
SHAKERS AND DOCTORS TALK
TOGETHER.

In his able work entitled Longevity
published a few years ago, DR.. Jonn
Gardner. OF England. predicts that Veg
etable agent will yet be found that shalI
SO rctard those changes that bring about
old age as to proong human life much
beyond its present limit.
Acting. perhaps. upon the impulse pro-
duced hv this thought. many eminent
physicians have called from time to time
upon the Shakers OF Mt. Lebanon to in
uuire Of them concerning the secrets of
medicinal plants. In which these sincere.
supplemented and Godfearng people
are known 10 be wise and skillful beyond
all other men.
The Shakers willingly told what they
had learned. and i'm return received from
their visitors much valuable information
about disease which they az once made
practical use of. The most important
point was that If a genuine and certain
remedy could be found for indigestion and
dyspepsia. and the ailments growing out
OF il. a long step would be taken in the
right direction. Old age. said these ply
siclans. begins I'm a failure Of the diges-
ton. and so do most diseases at any and
all periods Of life. The result Of these
consultations was the discovery by the
Shakers Of the desired specific, made
wholly from herbs. and now known as the
Shaker Digestive Cordial Its action is
magical and worthy Of its origin.
Where there is distress after eating.
heartburn. sick headache, bad taste IN
the mouth. biiousness weakness and
WEAKNESS. cold hands and feet. aversion
10 food nervousness or any other symp-
tom of dvspopsia. the Cordial will prove
its curative virtues. Behind IL Is the
reputation of "a people who have never
defrauded or deceived their follow-men.
In order to test whether this remedy
Is adapted 10 your case. az practically
no cost. yoU may procure "A trlal hottle
for ten cents of almost any druggist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Ihi, is the season of suspicious charac-
tsia. and iho police glth,rcd iu several of
These people Yesterday morning boo auticl-
patton of fn"lr DI'rffons ass piek-pockcts.
sncak-thIovcs. hall-pl'fcrcrs. and the like.
during the holiday season. when the usual
care of aim. every one is relaxed. and
thieNiue i- f'us rendered cnslcr
Officer Aarhroueh arrested two coiorcd
youths whose performances he regarded
VIII suspicion Yesterday morning. and his
lDur wore We'll founded for upon thDm
Ner' discovered r.zors spoons aud various
small articles which We're probably
stolen.
They gave the names of Herbert Nor
row. and Cornelius Evans and were lock-
ed mp in the Second Police Station.
Officers Gibson and Amos of the Third
Police Precinct. arrested Edward Smith
coiorod. aged 20. ON general suspicion.
Nothing valuable was found upon him.
hut Chat will not interfere with his being
put in durancc vile for when those two
expert mind-roadcrs OF personality catch
"a man. 20 is very likely that nc only lacks
opportunity Co Doe in mischief
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
(hrisimn. Holidnv Iinics

TO POINTS OK NORFOLK AND IVES
TERN RAILWAY.
RICHMOND TO LYNCHBURG AND RE
TURN. s..
RICHMOND TO NORFOLK AND RE
TURN. $3.50
Corresponding'y low rates TO all points
on its line to parties desiring TO spend
their Christmas at home. Tickets on
sale December 22d 23d. 2ith 25th. Both.
3lst. and January LIST. good for return
passage until January 4 1897. Upon pre-
sentation Of certificate from the president
or superintendent OF the different col
leges. students will be enabled 20 secure
these tickets from December 18th TO 2lst
inclusive For full information apply 10
Richmond Transfer Company. e03 east
Main street II. -. owen, Ticket Agent
Byrd-Street Station. or al cOmpany's Office.
S3S east Main street
Phone, 4S7. r. W. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
% xerdiet for the defendant was return
"a Inn he case Of Scott * Kinds vs.. W.
g.. Schmidt.
The Chancory Court has adjourned 10
meet first Monday BOZ January.
I'm the circuit court Judgment was rem
dered i'm the suit OF Lewis schneider vs..
the Lewis Schneider CO.. Tor szzo.Oo
The con mission. composed or captain
Louis +. Bossieux and Messrs. Oyerton
No have been. examining the books Of
the clerk OF the Hastings Court. finished
tn.ir work Tuesday evening ana haune4i
Judge witt their report Yesterday. The
Judge has not examined the report yet
bu, will do SO to-day.
Tho following marriage licenses were
issued lv the clerk Of the Hastings Court
Yesterday.
NJ. kemper Coleman and Maud J.. Jack
son. George T.. Tyler and Emma Jones,
Leroy n. Jones and Florence Church.
Henry WhitloW and Fannie b. Philbates.
Horace a. Arnall and Blanche Adams.
Five coiored couples also secured mar
riage licenses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

sister Mary Helena NARROW died in the
Convent of the Sisters of Mercy at
Charles ron. s. c.. on Friday. I'm the seven
ty-ciphth year OF her age. Sister Helena.
ae slid was Familiarity known. entered the
convent m 1858. and has served that com
munily almost in every capacity for the
past thirtH-tleht years. ln 1862 Sister He
lena Nas one of the band of tho Sisters
of Mercy who served in Virginia during
The war 900 caring for the sick and wound
90 soldiers. During the war the Sisters
h Oh remove from place TO place for
-rc.ter security or tO Doc near the field
of operations. At one time they had
charge of the Montgomery White sulphur
Springs Hospital At another time they
were put in charge of the Greenhrier
White sulphur Springs Hospital IL was
while at the latter post that smallpox
broke out among the wounded soldiers.
To Isolate these cases crude building
was erected. and Sister Helena put i'm
charge of 10. She remained at this post
OF duty until the last case was discharg-
ed loo July. 1860. several months after the
war was ended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
ms CnRislMas moAAY GONE.
An Employee of AirJor Ginier VIII spend
a NerN nIN ahristInns.

Tuesday afternoon. while an empioye
OF Major Ginter was engaged in gatnei-
ing pine trees and leaves on the Major $
suburban place. he was approached by
three white men. one Of whom asked nm
if ne desired help.
yes" was the reply.
"Lcmmo your pitchfork.' said one or
them. and when the pitchfOrk was handed
over the second man told the workman
20 hold up his hands. and placed a pistol
under his nose.
Up went the hands.
Then tho third man went through tho
honest workingman and got SIS. which
was pinned I'm his clothes.
After the three highwaymen relieved
the workngman of his Christmas money
they LEFT him standing alone. leaning on
bis pitchfork and gazing sadly AFTER their
rctrcating forms.
The men were pursued. but could not
Doc captured. They came I'm the direction
OF Richmond. and Sergeant Tomlinson Is
on the track.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
PERSONAL ND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi
zens and other Matters.


Mr. Joseph VI. Shelton was much I'M
proved yesterday.
Mr. Ben Taliaferro has gone on a
hunting trip TO North Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. II. Rucker will spend
the Christmas holidays ut the Rucker
home. i'm Fauquier.
Mr. W. BransfOrd Jeter. Of Hinton,
w Va. is visiting his mother at NO.
sl3 east Clay street.
Hon. George $. Shackelford. of Orange,
the brilliant eX-member OF the House Oh
Delegates. is IN the city.
Aiessrs. V. y. Claggett and y. Frank
Park will leave to-day for northern
cities to spend the Christmas season.
Mr.. George Evans, Of Alexandria. IS
visiting his brother. Section Director
+. 4. Evans. OF the local weather
station.
Mr.. Oliver c. Morse. secretary of the
training school Of Springfield, Mass, Is
I'm the city on business and pleasure
combined.
Bishop Newton preached an eloquent
sermon to "a very large congregation ana
confirmed a class of twelve persons AT
ST. Philips church last Sunday.
An alarm of fire was sounded yester-
dav morning at 1852 o'clock, caused by
the burning Of trash at tho thth-Street
dump Engine No. responded.
4 comic operetta, The Lottery Ticket.
1910" will be the feature OF the ORA
matte Tea" to be given at The LH-
ray" Monday, December ~th, AZ GOV
T. NJ.
Mr. II q. Williams. railroad secretary
Of tho international Committee OF the
Young Mems Christian Association; is u.
the CITY 10 spend the Christmas hohu"s'
with his family.
The postofce will be opened on
Christmas-Day from II 10 y CLOCK, io'
the delivery Of mail from the WINDOWS,
ana "a collection will be made from the
boxes ut $50 a. NJ
Miss Efrle Andueried Lacy from MISS
Baldwins Seminary. stanton, va, IS
al home. 90 east Leigh street. 20 spend
the holidays with her parents.
The train on the Richmond and Dam
willie railroad duo here ~ O'Clock yes
terday morning was seven hours late
caused By heavy express passehBeta,
and travel. II arrived here all safeiy
at =. NJ.
Tho Epworth League OF the Broad
ctr@st Nio,hodist church was engaged
Yesterday I'm receiving donations FOR the
dcserving poor. and as a result or Us
efforts many families Will be made happy
tomorrow.
The Retail Clerks Association Is sun
nourishing, Notwithstanding the failure
OF IT'S oafIN-flO~llE iNDFFtii'ttI iA NV 49,
The organization Is now endeavorins 10
iuaueurate an early-cl0sing movement
with the beginning of the new year.
Alessrs. j. =. Goode. deputy-.sherit
of Chostorneld NJ. " cogoil' clerk Oh
Chesterfield. A. j. Richardson. comniis-
sioncr of revenue of Louisa, G. a.
Rraugh treasurer Of PoFhatan. were
callers ut the First Auditors once yes
terddy.
I..,.ral povton Wise who had pain
ful oneration performed upon his throat
i'm Baltimore d short while ago, has re-
turned 10 Richmond. and IS improving
slowly. though still suffering sonneWil j. 70
weather is good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Todd. Of Eliza
hGfh CIV county. have issued invitations
10 the marriage of their daughter cat-
rie 10 Mr. Thomas b. Gayle. or frea-
ari,t,sb,irg ON the 30th OF this month.
MIR. Gayle has "a number of friends ana
relatives in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
EXPORTS FROM SOUTH.
MtRhED INCKIASE ron 1896 ~
coNPaEID UITH FEEyIOtSi MN
A sim BETTER showing for the f"s' y"
Months comparison WIN "'"'
value of shipments

BALTIMORE. MD. Dec. @.-hhe Man
,,f,,t,rcr.s Rccord. in its weekly reNie"
OF the huslnos. interests OF the Sou'h
publishes detailed statements showing
the value of exports from southern ports
during tho nrst tenn months OF 1896 as
COMPARED with the corresponding period
OF 1875.
a GREAT GAIN.
.rhc.o figures show gain for the pc
mod under review Of yC20olOoO while the
sain of tho entire country was Si2ioDJ.-
l,sl-nearIN ouc-h.lf Of the gam having
boon at southern ports. The increase in
trado from Southern ports. however has
hosn growing at am accclcratius rate
DURING The last fo wmouths. and COM
r.iIsou for The last three or four months
would show atil moro marked a0-
vance Boo the South.
This is brought ont ln thc statement OF
exports for October. showing the tot-
Neluc from Southern ports TO have been
so $4,000 against $lift.oD last year. a
gain OF 100000 while the increase lu
October exports from the entire country
was SGW1OD Thus from Southern
ports there was gain FOR the monih o.
SIS 100000 AGAINST "a gain from al other
United States ports of only NWW'
LEADING PORTS.
Comparue Tine value oi exports i'i '"e
ton months of l~f and 1890. the gain at
the leading Southern ports were aa fol-
lows.
Newport News. $4,000. Norfolk g.
$4,000. Wilmington. $4,000, Corpus
Christi Sl1Oloo00. Galveston. Sla.Spv'.
Mobile. 81 10000. Ncw Orleans. $l.e~Wl'
Baltimore SlGO00.0oO. Pensacola, Nso9plO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Sergeant Epps who has been quite sick
Tor some days. was out yesterday.
lie says the inmates of the jail in
Richmond Will have "a splendid dinner on
Christmas Lots Of nice tat hog meat.
vegetables and apples will so toward
making the unfortunate breakers Of the
law as happy os possible under surround
ing circumstance
Assistant Superintendent Lovenstein
fnys That The citys wards al ine
almshouse Will have no cause for -om-
plant al their Christmas dinner for II
will comprise cakes. nuts. meats. vege-
tables Jelly and other delicacies
There Will also be an entertainment for
the benefit Of the inmates Of the aims
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Tho "Iocans Alley Club scmi-so-
crct organization. with branches in Wash
tnpton Baltimore. and Norfolk are arr
ranging 10 attend the Inauguration ccrc-
monies I'm Washington next March.
The idea of the club is 90 participate in
the parade I'M Washington with each
member arrayed IN appropriate costumes.
THE Richmond branch lOf the club is
comparativelv new. having been in exist
er.c only since last August.
Tho club meets twice 90 week with the
object I'm view Of passing social evening
relating original tales. singing songs
and intcrchaneing views ON leading topics
~ me dav Tho membership nj present IS
me maximum number of twenty-five.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

A serious case Of accidental burning
was that Of Lilly Green. "a young colored
uomau. living az l0vJ concord street, yes
tcrday
Lily went 20 sleep In front OF fire, I'm
an oid-fashiCrcd CRATE. she says and the
next thing she knew her clothes were
in "a blaze.
The ncighbors who were attracted 20
her by her cries. tried TO put out The
flames. and succeeded. bat not until the
unfortunate girl was very seriously burn
cd
Dr Labcnburg was On The scene. in the
ambulance. in a few moments after me
lurnln~ and took her 10 tho city Hos
pifal whore she received medical treat
mcnt. and was made comfortable. though
the chances are against her recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
Hastings Court 0nicers

Judge witt says he will probably" re-
n ain quietly al home on Christmas-Day.
81 have had my time said the Judge
TO "a Times representative and viii
row give way 20 the younger fellows. My
boy has invested in s. worth of fire crack
ers. and with that stock on hand he will
bee able TO hold up my end as well as his
own"
Clerk Christian will also spend Christ
mas quietly AT home. teaching 'the young
idea how TO shoot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
Christmas Entertainment.

4 Christmas entertainment Will be
held At Epworth church Sunday school
Christmas night at o'clock. santa
Claus will visit the children and as
tribute his gifts TO them. MI. Heors g
~ Kinsev. the chorister, has arranged
"a delightful programme for the occasion.
The Committee on Arrangements con
sists of Miss Blanche Whitmore CHAR
nam: Miss Annie Kinsey. Mr.. BasSer'
w Kinsov. The school IS IN "A Hour
ishing condition.
Sunrise prayer-service will be held NJ
This church Christmas morning, con-
Quoted by George W. Graves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Two ladies were walking on Harrison
street Yesterday evening one held fat
looking u0Cket-bOOk Just before the
IoWitzors' monument was reached vel
low negro pushed between The ladies.
grabbed the purse. and ran off. The
nurse contained. among other things am
annual pass over the Chesapeake and Ohio
road and small sum of money. Tho lady
is the vito Of q well-known railroad
man and gave the detectives good
description of the thief.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

The convicts coming to.the penitentiary
now will be hauled from the depots TO
the prison in covered van which very
much resembles the city patrolwagons.
the only difference being that the words
virginia Penitentiary' are emblazoned
on the side OF Major Lvnn's bus. The
vehicle was put in use for the iirst time
aa Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac
Ruilroad Company.
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.

Reduced round trip continuous pas
sage tickets between all stations and TO
Alexandria and Washington on sale, De-
cember I'd TO the 18th inclusive. and De-
comber G0th to January lst inclusive
final limit January T. 1897.
Tickets good going only on date OF sale.
Richmond 10 Fredericksburg and re-
turn, -..---.......t..-. s-..tss.ts .'s.s' F-'''
Richmond TO Alexandria and re-
turn. .-...--....-...... ...+.-....t... Ft.vy
Richmond to Washington and re-
turn, .......................... si.s5
G. 4. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Mr.. Richard W. Coffee, one OF kich-
mond's estimahle citizens, was very
acrceably surprised yesterday afternoon
when the employees of his establishment
intent Of a very handsome black cb-
onv cane. surmounted by heavy gold
h"ndie beautifully carved I'm the rich
est and latest design. The presentation
was made by Mr.. Thomas f. Dornln IN
- ,,ieihlv affected and responded
Hrisev thanking them for their beauti-
mi present. This is a slight token oil
The high esteem in which Mr.. Cohee
- hold bv those I'm his employ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
MED From Her Burn,

While LILY Green colored woman,
was sitting beside the fire at her resi-
dence. No. 1908 Concord street yesterday
afternoon. her clothing caught fire and
she was terribly burned The ambulance
was called and responded promptly. with
Or. IAbenberg I'm charge. He had the
woman removed 20 the AlmshOuse, where
all possible attention was given her. but
nothing could save her and she died about
= O'Clock last night Her relatives will
be notified and ARRANGEMENTS for burial
Will be made this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
Some Christmas Money.

Health was held last night In the city
Hall for the purpose OF approving the
payroll in order that the men might
yet some money for Christmas. TIE
member. present were Nessrs. HObson
chairman. Williams, Cutchins, Haw-
kins, and Moore.
A subcommittee was appointed 10
make out "A statement OF the needs OF
the Health Department for the coming
year. and present the same TO the FL
nanaa Comuitta.- Tha subcommittee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
Marriage in Winston.

WINSTON. y. G.. Dec 23.-Special;-Mr.
q r. Eaton late Democratic candidate
for the legislature, and Miss Mary Hough
were united i'm marriage at o'clock this
afternoon 1t the home OF the bride, IN
salem Rev Dr. Brown. of the First Bap-
tlst church. 0iiiciated The happy couple
lcft on tho evening train for a bridal trip
through the South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

4 Christmas service Will be held at
the Church OF the Covenant. Harrison
street. corner Park avenue, on christ
mas-Dav. Friday. at II 4. NJ. Serm' !
by Rev. James Y. Fair. ID. D.. OF Grace
Street Presbyterian church. from the
text: Prepare ye tho way OF the
Lord ."
that horn-blowing and tho explosion OF
fireworks may cease IN the neighoor-
hood of the church during the hour OF
service.
lhe public are cordially invited to at
fond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

on account of the Christmas holidays
the Southern railway viii sell rOund-trip
tickets 10 points within a radius OF three
hundred miles al rate Of four cents per
mile ono way for the round trip. Tickets
10 bee sold December I'D 10 18th. inclu-
sive. and December 5Jth 30 January lst.
Inclusive, with extreme limit January Z,
1897.
Tickets will also be sold December 18th
10 25th inclusive. TO students holding
certificates signed by the principals Of
their respective schools.
j. Z. HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

consists Of Mr. Hobson, Major Cutchins,
and Colonel Williams.
The committee adjourned 70 meet
again at II O'Clock on the morning OF
the slst In the Office Of the Board OF
Health.
The Committee on Cemeteries met at
5 o'clock and approved the pay-rOll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
A SEASON OF OPERA,
The Famous Bostonians mt the Academ '
Io-Morrow and Saturday.

Light opera worthily presented is the
Key note To the success OF the famous
Bostonians. who viii appear here to-
morrow and Saturday. Other light opera
companies nave tried to occupy the he'd.
but none have over been able to compete
with this splendid organization. out Of
the list Of principals comprising the Bos-
tonians, Is sufficient material to form
half dozen organizations OF merit. In
fine, Barnabee, Macdonald, Cowles, Jes-
sic Bartlett Davis. Hilda Clarke. Alice
Nielsen. VIM. T.. Philip and others. have
received many offers to star alone. but
their interests being devoted to artistic
effort only, has forestalled any Offers In
this direction. and given the Bostonians
that splendid corps d'esprit. which has
made its presentations of opera continue
prominent. The repertoire I'm this tour
will include Robin Hood" Prince
Ananias." and Bohemian Girl"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

ON tomorrow thc postohice will be
open. for the delivery of mail, from u TO
~ o'clock at the windows. There VIII be
"a collection nj $50 o'clock. Staosns y
and B will observe the same hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

American Beauty Roses. Violets, Chry-
santhemume. SC. Largest stock. W cd
dings and other orders promptly attended
to- ". \. HAMMOND
l0l east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Walter D Moses * Co. lO)l Main street,
viii keep open every evening until Xmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Immense stock from S20 upward. Walter
y. Moses & Co, 1908 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

house. and other citizens who desire 10
attend. on next Monday night. Captain
Frank Cunningham and other local talent
will sing and entertain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

We have three repossessed pianos.
which We offer az surprisingly low prices.
Walter -. Moses * CO.. 1908 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
Regina Music Boxes

For Xmas We are sole agents, Walter
ID. Moses q Co.. 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Pulled and extra large layer Figs or
superior quality az
r. l.. CHRISTIAN < cos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24
hone, iS7. r. W. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent
and q. Chri,tmns HOLIDAY Rates.

Special rates via Chesapeake and Ohio
between stations named
Richmond and Lynchburg ..............$5 90
Richmond and Norfolk. 30
Richmond and Old Point............... 0O
Richmond and Lexington, Na.......... %
Richmond and Clifton Forge..........7 90
Richmond and Washington city,. s.
Between all other stations Of Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway the rate will be
ONE AND ONE-THIRD FARE FOR
THE ROUND TRIP.
These tickets will be on sale December
22d. 23d. 2ith. 9th Goth. 3ist and Janu-
are lst, with final limit Of January 4. 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Christmas Groceries. fresh. at ". ii.
Tatum's. 5ii east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Jamaica and New England Rum. French
and California Brandy. very old and rich
in flavor for egg-nogs. at
II. l.. CHRISTIAN < cos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22-Among the
latest reforms OF the French Government
iu madagascar D. "a decree, ab0lishing
slavery. % copy Of which has roahced the
State Department from Consul Wctter at
Tdaiatuvc. IL declares am the inhabitants
free. forhid- traffic I'm human beings null
Ni}ing every contract providing for the
sale OF persons. and imposing penalties for
violation of the law. ~ hich are TO triplcd
in case of second offences.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Holiday Excursion Rates via Il, +. and +.
Railroad.
Only s4Sj. Richmond to Washington
and return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

From $lfj upward-several genuine bar
gains. Walter -. Moses Co, 100.
Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

Small lot Of Genuine irish Bacon just
received by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-24

W. u. Jones. who has been county
Treasurer of Barry county Mo- for the
past four years. is said TO bc short i'm
his accounts with The county TO the extent
of $4,000