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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

failed him and his education was con-
tinued under a tutor. Afterwards ne be-
came associated with his father IN the
management OF large interests IN SOUTH
ern railroads. and for some years ~
his secretary In that way he gained
a thorough insight into the business OF
TRANSFORMATION companies, and soon was
q director in many Of the companies
which the father had helped 10 build up
Among the corporations IN which the
son was a director were the Baltimore
Steam Packet Company. known as the
Bay Line the Richmond Fredericksburg
and Potomac. Seaboard Air Line and the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Com
pany. These organizations occupied
much OF his time and attention, and his
recent physical breakdown Is said 10
have been directly due to the severe tax
placed upon him by the just-ended rate
war OF the Southern railroads. He was
one of the committee OF three, called the
Pooling Committee. which prevented the
absorption Of the Seaboard Air Line by
other Southern roads. The other MEM
bers OF the committee were Judge Watts
Of Portsmouth. and Mr.. McLane. of Bal
timore.
WELL-KNOWN HORSEMAN.
n was as a horseman. however that
Mr. Robinson was perhaps best known
and on his place at Paoli. where he lived
much Of the year he had a large and
famous stock farm. He had great love
for horses. and rode i'm many races.
Pierre Lorillard. once said OF him that
he was the best gentleman rider I'm Amer
lea. Among the racing fraternity he
stood very high and his horses were very
successful on the turf.
Sixteen or seventeen years ago Mr..
Robinson was married 10 Miss Lydia
Biddle daughter OF Henry Bidde and
soon after tho marriage the couple moved
TO their fine old mansion M Paol About
three hundred acres round about con-
stitute the farm. and there Mr. and Mrs.
Robinson had lived almost continuously
since. Sometimes they would reside IN
the city for a month or 50 I'm the winter.
but their summers were spent ~ home or
I'm Bar Harbor. His wife and thirteen
yc0r-oid daughter. Ammonia survive him.
Nfr Robinson was one OF the original
monbcr- OF the Rose Tree Hunt. an hon
orary member ~ the CITY Troop and a
member of the Philadelphia. Rittenhouse.
Country and Rabbit Clubs. St Anthony's
and the Turf Club and OF the Maryland
Club. OF Baltimore.
After he had concluded his labors on
the Pooling Committee the severe strain
Of the work made a change Of scene and
air absolutely necessary. and on Thurs
day a week ago he left New York on the
steamer Finance for San Francisco Only
a servant accompanied him. and he OK
poCtod 70 return homo after "A short stay.
Tho vessel. however was only two days
ont when Mr. Robinson died. Before
shipment 10 Now York his body will be
enlhalmed and afterwards will be brought
10 his late residence for burial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20
The NOISY, CROWDED STREET
The Joyous Holiday Season Brings Out
the Old and The Young Alike.
BUSY SHOPPERS ON BROAD STREET.
The Retail stores Crowded. "herc All
Kind. OF Presents Tor old and Young
Alike VIII BE Purchased This
Week-Ihings for Sale.


Little ones with their parents. others
with their nurses. and stiil others alone;
pushing and crowding each other along
the streets and through the crowds. and
lining zap before the great show windows
Of the big stores.
And. Oh, how happy those little folks
arc, Rise and fan ia stocks does not
affect them. They are ignorant Of the
meaning OF "bul' and bear" save in
the sense In which they appear I'm the
windows with their bowling heads and
with their feet sticking out from the
ever popular Noah's ark.
The bright eyes OF these youngsters
sparkle again as they view with delight
the scenes from that great fairy-land that
always haunts their dreams about CHRIST
mas time.
All the children are happy, but in diiier-
ont degrees. Those who have never
known what ~ is TO want for anything arc
probably the least happy of amy. for they
don't know tho sorrow ana pain That
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

have been unable TO accomplish all they
desired.
Certainly there will be no Christmas
Offering made with better wishes or more
cheerful hearts than this offering Of the
jolly and fun-loving Shriner. Acca TemT.e
extends d Christmas greeting TO every
one.
At the last regular meeting OF the
Shriners the boys from the Masonic Home
were permitted 10 view the opening cere-
monies Of the order. and before leaving
a collection was taken up FOR their Christ
mas. and over so was passed 10 the ma
tron to gladden. the hearts Of these little
orphans on Christmas-Day.
ESTABLISHED CUSTOM.
II IS an established custom or temples
OF the Mystic Shrine an over the land
10 celebrate Christmas by donations 10
the poor Of their cities and during the
past year rot less than $4,000 was OK
pended by the several temples IN this
direction. and TO the people who think
that the Shriners are only jolly. joviai.
fun-loving set they point 10 their record Of
charity In the past and simply say, match
H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

BERRYNILLE, VA. Dee. Especial
q pretty wedding took place al $50 O'Clock
Mcducs day afternoon al the residence
OF Mrs. John ". Luke. lu Clarke county.
The parties were Miss Anna Clayton Luke.
daughter OF the late Major John W. Luke,
Of Clarke county. ana Mr William H..
Slouncr. a prosperous young farmer OF
Montgomery county Ml. Tie ceremony
WAS performed By Rev. g. L.. sluDiins OF
the Presbyterian church Miss Bessie
Luke, Il sister OF the bride. was maid OF
honor. and mir. John SuOuner OF Mont
geometry county. Md. brother OF the
sroOm. was best mlA. The wedding was
quiet one. only the immediate friends
ana relatives beng present "A bount.ful
supper was served Immediately after the
ceremony and the newly-wcddod pair left
at $3.50 for q northern tour
Among those present were Or. J. /.
Luke and Miss Marjorie Gantham, OF
jefferson county. ". Va; Mir and Mrs.
j. Fair Brown. OF Winchester: Mr.. Thos.
White ami Miss Rose SnOuner. of Gath
erslurg. Nd. and Mr.. and Mrs. James
W. Luke. Mrs. b. NJ. Marshall and Capt.
and Mrs Jacob Warden and Miss Warden.
or Clarke county.
Mr. William Allen and Miss Florence c.
Willard, both Of Clarke county. were
quietly married Wednesday evening at
the Presbyterian parsonage. in Berryyllle.
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
c. r. Stribling.
Marriage licenses were issued this
week by the clerk OF the County Court
for the marriage NJ Miss Annie r. Piot.er
10 Mr. John H. Trick. and Miss Nellie o.
Light to Mr.. Charles w. Fishpaw. all
or this county
Misses Mary and Annie Moore have
returned from school and VIII spend the
Xmas holidays az their home in the corn-
try.
Miss Annie r. Brown left on Thursday
for visit 10 Alexandria and Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20
Ten In a Hundred
dei7i9.20 Q. "a

of the many who enjoy seeing
the fine Art Display OF pro
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artists of the two continents
certainly send others to view
the most superior collection OF
Porcelain Mcdallions,
Gold-Leaf Photo. Frames,
Copies of Rosetti,
Fac-similes of +. Burne-
Jones,
Productions Of Simeon Solo
mon,
and the magnificent or pretty
I.tchings, 'Gravures, and Por-
traitures never before dis
PLAYED in Richmond.
You are invited to visit,
study and learn what IS the
latest. Perhaps everything
does not suit, but it IS a pleas
IRE to advise of the tendency
Of art. Our Mr.. Blnswanger
was in New York recently and
found that our selection IS
supcrior and up to date.
Perhaps it IS your pleasure
TO note that our house caters
to best taste, and very reason
ably as to price for the grades.
You need rot buy ENJOY
the display we make-come
and do likewise. We have no
competitor other than hard
times Our finish IS superior
our ideas are best-they are
copied. We know colors, we
understand wants. Our Artist
Material Department has been
the only one here III years
ART ADVICE FOR THE PEOPLE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

The trucks OF a freight car on the James
River Division OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad jumped the track yesterday
morning near the Allegheny Box Fac
tory. thereby delaying traffic for a while.
some injury was done 10 the track and
the Drawbacks OF the other cars. but II
was quickly repaired hv the wrecking
force The pecunlary loss IS trlflins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

Frances Iopec and william Vincent
were before Justice J. I. Lewis. OF lien
..,or,, out nv Thornton EachC. charsins
them with hunting on his property. O"-
inc TO the absence OF Eacho. who was de-
tained at home by sickness We case
was continued until next Wednesday Vim
cent is "a son OF Squire u. c. Vincent. Of
IenrlcO county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

The Varins School Board held its rcgu-
lar session NJ the Henrico County Court
house yesterday. The teachers were paid
OF for the month and other routine bust
ness transacted. The teachers OF Brook
land district were also paid their salaries
for half a month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20
M, ", parfinret

william T. Gaul. who was convicted IN
the Hastings Court nearly two years
ago. OF being an accomplice I'm the muir
der OF Robert Lee Atwel. a yard con-
ductor Of the Southern Railway. and who
was sentenced 10 five years in the peni-
Tertiary, has friends working to secure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20
peV Mr. StiTfo We'd

Mrs. Virginia Harrison Webb has Is
sued invitations 10 the marriage OF her
daughter. Miss Mamie. 20 Rev. Jas. Will
ara Sun The ceremony VIII take place
900 geo O'Clock January s. ls35. at Centen-
AIRY church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20
DIED SUDDENLY AT SEA.
DECEASE OF NIX. MONCURE ROBIN
SOY, DEsCENDINT.OF JEFFLRsON.
He Was Director OF the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Haiiroad' ana
Was Well Known Here.

Information was received in this city
Yesterday OF the death Of Mr.. Moncure
Robinson. which occurred December lZth'
on board the steamer Finance. en- route
to Colon, Columbia, whittier MT. Robin
son was bound for his health
Mr.. Robinson was born in Philadelphia
on April ?. 1895. in the old brick mansion
at the corner Of Spruce and Juniper
streets. His father was civil engineer
of renown. and was prominent among the
projectors OF the present Reading rail-
way.
DESCENDANT OF JEFFERSON.
The mother OF the deceased was a Miss
Taylor, Of Virginia, who was great
Observation-Disclosures Of Thomas Jefferson
and she was the mother of four children.
who survive her. They are Charles Rob-
inson and Dr. Beverly Robinson, of New
York: Mrs. Sidney Biddle, of Ardmore.
and Mrs. Natalie Boyer. Of this city.
Mr. Robinson was well known in Rich
mond. having a number Of relatives here.
and often visiting this city I'm connection
with railroad business. he being one or
the directors Of the Richmond, Fred
ericksbhrg and Potomac railroad.
In early life Mr.. Robinson attended the
University Of Pennsylvania but his sight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

Suit was instituted Yesterday I'm the
Circuit Court or Heur.co by the admins
TRAITORS or Joseph Miller. against the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company for $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

The lecture which Row. Or. Hartley
Carmichael was expected 10 make 10 the
Scottish Rite Alasons tomorrow night.
has becen postponed until later date.
due announcement of which will be given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20
camo In sleighs and great times were had.
CHILDREN WEEK

This week Is children's week and they
VIII be allowed TO do az they please.
Broad street will hardly be wide enough
TO accommodate the many shoppers ana
the children who are out TO see the
sights. This Is the season in which every
body grow charitabe-when the halt the
deaf. the blind the lame ana the mendi-
cant with other ailments makes his APP
pcarance and raises his voice IN the name
OF charity. The happy man who PUSHES
pas: the ragged beggar Goes not stop TO
think whether his charity IS bestowed
upon deserving party or not. He "a
out to do what good he can. and so 1t
goes.
The ragged urchins around the mar
kct arc subject OF charity and the little
newsboys are deserving OF recognition.
The crowd pass up and down the street.
Bundles and heavy market baskets fol-
low them In the hands OF servants or
messengers. Many poor homes arc made
happy by the unexpected appearance of
some half-forgotten friend who brings
along with him the substance for mer-
~ and happy Christmas.
Young girls with that innocent in
experience throw away their money on
Useless presents for their best young men
Ditto fhe young men. By little con-
sultation with experienced people. even
the storckeepcrs themselves. the bad
breaks that some Of the young folks make
could be prevented. There is no use Civ
ing a young man. who couldn't he hired
10 shave himself a shaving set, neither l.
IL fair for a young wife 10 give her hus-
band a smoking set and then prohibit
his smoking
IT is NIGHT
But il grows late; one by one the stores
close. The lights disappear like dis
tant Will-o'- the Wispe. The children get
10 bed ana dream OF old Santa Claus and
his six reindeer. The older folks get to-
wards home to talk on the approaching
feast. the lovers give their last sood-nisht
ltee for the tenth time and Broad street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20
q corARTNE.sHIPs.

Having concluded to turn over the BUSH
ness which have conducted for the last
forty-fOur years 10 my sons. A. r.
JAIINkE. JR.. and ROBERT T..
JAiiNkE. / take this opportunity Of
thanking the Richmond public and my
friends and customers all over the Stats
Of Virginia for the liberal patronage they
have for 50 many years bestowed upon
me. In introducing my sons TO the public.
| take great pleasure in stating that I
guarantee that they are in every way
capable Of undertaking and performing
in the best manner any kind OF work In
three branches q my business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

is left 10 the policemen and the few strag,-
Cling wayfarers, for few hours uhul
the rising sun Of another day starts tne
great machinery Of the city into motion
again and the little ones and the Dig
ones get out Of their beds and start OUT
again 10 enjoy the queer and beautiful
SIGHTS Of the streets and shOp-wndows
during this holiday season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

his pardon. and IT is more than likely
that Petition will soon be presented to
the Governor for his consideration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

Almost a Fac simile cfths Ballot Voted r
Jeffer-ou Dngl. in 1861.

The following Is almost fac similar
Of the ballot voted for Jefferson Davis for
Presidency OF the Coniederacy IN ISL;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20
Watch and Clock Making

making and repairing all kinds Of jewell
~. and "A thorough undertaking Of the
adjustment OF lenses to all kinds OF de-
fectiye vision. In this branch or my busi-
ness. my son, A. f.. JAHNkE. JR.. has
had exclusive control for the last eight
years. and HAS MADE A PERSONAL
REPUTATION. Having all through my
SPECIALITY OF THE PRACTICAL,
PARTS OF MY BUSINESS, l AM VERY
PROUD TO BE ABLE TO STATE THAf
ALL MY SONS ARE WORkMEN.
The public will do well 20 examine their
paug "a nj elegant stock 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

ART ADVICE FOR THE PEOPLE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-14
IN THE HIGHER COIRTSNIES OF A TRAVELLER
A RESERVED DECISION HANDED
DOWN BY MINISTER COOPER.
Divorce bankruptcy Damages
Are Claimed-Two Ejectment Suits
-Weedon VS.. Waterhouse.

In the divorce matter of Jose Joa-
quin Carvalho VS.. Maria c. Carvalho,
defendant has filed an answer and
also motion and affidavit for ali
mony.
II. +. Bertelmann has filed petition
for discharge from bankruptcy. No
vember 2nd is set as the day for hear
ing said petition.
Ben Pangelinan has begun divorce
proceedings against his wife, Amy
Pangelinan. This is the elimination
of sensational episode of few
weeks ago.
The damage suit of William II.
Thone against Capt. Carl Klemme for
alleged malicious prosecution was
filed today. Plaintiff wants $1,000.
Klemme had Thone arrested twice on
the charge of malicious mischief. but
neither charge was sustained.
Paele and Hattie Hawai- have begun
eiectment proceedings against Sing
10y. The land is question is situated
in Palola valley. Plaintiffs want $500
damages for the detention of the prop
erty by defendant.
Manuel Refs has begun an eiectment
suit against Kahalepaakai and Achiu
The premises are situated on the Eva
side of Smith street between Pauahi
and Hotel.
II. f. Cooper today rendered de-
cision as of the first day of November
1895, in Nahaolelua, ct al, vs., Kaaohu
ct. al, bill for partition. 1t is found
that the distribution of the proceeds
of the sale, after the deductions are
made for the improvements allowed
should be in the proportion of eighty.
seven per cent TO the plaintiffs eahd
thirteen per cent to the defendants.
The case of w. c. Weldon against
Mrs. John r. Waterhouse. assumpsit
is before the Supreme Court today
Kinney e. Ballou for plaintiff: A. s
Hartwell for defendant.
The case of Curtis VS.. Underwood
and Sheridan, equity, is before Judge
Perry this afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-14
POLICE COURT. .


Clerk w. j. Coelho is now making
all the records ip the District Court.
An old Chinaman was arrested this
forenoon for battery on one All Po
The case of Wong Tai Poou, opium.
has gone over to Saturday aud that of
Nh Pun, same charge, TO Monday.
Puha was arrested last night for
drunkenness. He pleaded not guilty
in the Police Court this morning and
viii be given chance tomorrow to
explain.
The furious driving case against
Pipi has been continued to tomorrow.
Seven drunks paid the usual fine of
So and costs. One forfeited bail, sc.
Chang You was fined S25 in Police
Court this morning for having che ia
tickets in possession.
Puakala has gone back to his old
home on the reef He pleaded guilty
this morning to the charge of obtain
ing fifty cents from a citizen by
false pretenseS and was given two
months.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-14
NEEDLESS DRIVING.
Chinese Hackman Succeeds in Capsiz-
ing a Horse.

While in the lane to the Chinese
theater Tuesday night Patrolman Con-
ley alighted from his horse to tighten
his saddle girth. Just then hack,
driven by Akana, Chinaman. turned
into the lane at full gallop Conley
cried out, but the driver did not ap-
pear to hear for. in Il moment, the
hack struck Conley's horse and
knocked the animal down. \ cash
about two inches long was made
across the left hip. The patrolman
sprang out of the way just in time to
save his neck.
Akana was arrested for furious and
needless driving. This morning in the
court he said the lane was too dark to
see ahead and he did not hear Conley's
cry of ''haul in He had been driving
a hack seventeen years and had never
had such an accident before. On the
strength of this good record he was
fined S. and 81 costs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-14

a military funeral of sol
der, which was one of the brettiest
sights he ever saw i'm his life. The
band was composed of thirty-siN
pieces and played the most touching
music he ever heard. So charmed was
the speaker with the whole sight that
he followed the procession to the
chapel door. "The music was free
drum" observed Mr.. Brigham. Ber-
lin was the finest city in Europe. 1t
was the center of art and medicine.
Paris had gone back and was not flour
ishing under the Republic. Her oil
glory had departed. Next to Naples,
Hamburg was the best kept city of
Europe. Dresden possessed the most
complete salons of Europe. The paint
ings were not the finest, but there
were the largest number which would
appeal directly to the people at large.
The speaker had a great time" a
Leiden. There he was entertained
royalty by the professors. He was ac-
corded a reception by them.
London was twice visited. before
and after Paris. The speaker found
it impossible to get pictures or any
thing else in England. People semed
to care for nothing outside of what
Parliament might do. The speaker
visited both Cambridge and Oxford,
and was greatly disappointed in both
these institutions. While they were
perhaps thorough in some details
there was a deplorable narrowness in
all departments which at once Inn
pressed a stranger. He found the
greatest ignorance among professors
and pupils of all that might be going
on outside of what was Immediately
before them.
From England the trip was con-
tnued TO New York, There, the Pro-
fessor remembered. he had more
trouble with his baggage than in all
other places of the world together.
Many cities of America were visited,
Philadelphia was the same as it was
thirty years ago. Boston was losing
what little art she ever possessed in
putting a subway through the Com
mous The city was in the control of
the West-end, the railway people.
Other points to San Francisco and
back home were touched upon briefly.
At the. close of the lecture all felt that
they had been well entertained and
instructed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-14
0LAA COFFEE DISTRICT
REPORTS DIRECT FROM VARIOUS
ESTATES on THE ROAD.
The Trees Seem to BE Flourishing
Some Harvest Work Under Way
Period of Doubt Passed.
(Ililo Tribune.)

Mr. Sutton, who has been spending
of Mr.. Fulcher. comes home full of the
prospects of that thriving locality.
From his descriptions we CLEAN few
items of what he saw in the following:
At eight miles Eldart's have begun
picking coffee and have considerable
well filled berries already sacked.
At Shipman's plantation. at same
location. the trees aged between two
and three years show most excellent
growth and are well set with coffee
berries for the age.
Peter Lees place at II miles looks
among the best, trees about eighteen
months old. This gentleman is abort
to start the erection of a fine dwelling
on this plantation about five hundred
yards off the road
Sisson's place at thirteen miles rs
in tlptop order, and. if appearances
are not deceptive, will turn off a good
crop at the end of the year.
Zimmerman and Reinhardt at 16
mile, can say that their coffee trees
look among the best,
Herman Eldhart at Is miles is all
smiles at his bearing trees and is look
ing for outside investments from his
crop profits.
Grossman Bros. and Junkins point
with pride" and claim to be beyond
the period of doubt-and well they
may.
Sunter's at 10 miles has made fam
Gus growth during the past year. He
followed the South American plan of
not topping his trees.
The James place. the pride of the
Village is the show place of Ilaa.
At 20 miles Bashaw and Lunn's
places are doing finely.
Fulcher at % miles is the miscel-
laneouS farmer and has everything
from the best coffee to the modest 300
pound pumpkin. He says he has got
fine display for the Tribune office.
He has started his coru drying kiln
and it is all right
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-14
DEATH TO EVERYBODY.
The Revoutionists in the PHILIPPINES
a Desperate Lot.

In a letter dated Annoy, 10Th ult.. "A
correspondent of the \. c. Daily News
says: At Cavite the rebels have
seized large monastery, killed all the
priests, and fortified it as best they
can. Their battle cry is
Death to the Spaniards!
Death to the Chinese!
Death to the Priests!
Five hundred Chinese returned from
Manila and gave such horrifying ac-
count of the situation that hundreds
of Chinese who were leaving for Ma
Mia. and many of whom had taken
their passages, quietly disappeared,
and the steamer left without a single
Chinese passenger. The situation in
Manila is decidedly critical. and the
commander of II. NJ s. Redpole has
been requested by the authorities not
to allow his men to land at night.