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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
TrnnsInted by n Richmond Indy.

"The Professional Lover" by Gyp, pub
lished by the well-known house Of f.
Tennyson Nicely. New York, is a clever
sketch Of French life in the smart set.
The fact that it is a very frivolous lit
tie story does not seem TO detract from
it's interest. The novel is written in dia-
logue. and from start to finish there is
not a dull question or answer D'E'pe-
ron, the hero is a lady-kller. There
are some few men Ike him In real life.
He acts his part of the professional lover
well because he cannot help himself.
The cover OF the book is very orna-
mental. consisting Of many hearts. pierced
by Cupid's dart. 1t is bright and ar
tistic in coloring. The translation would
necessarily be good. as it is done by Mrs.
Edward Lees Coffey. (She was a Miss
Haxal. of this city. and daughter of the
late r. B. Haxall) Mrs. Coffey also
translated Chifin's Marriage" 1.-THE
Professional Lover" suggests Anthony
Hopes Dolly Dialogues" The advance
sales were so large that the second edi-
ton has been exhausted. 1.-THE Profess
sional Lover" is issued in cloth. at 70
cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
800 Rcwnr. 800.

The readers OF this paper will be
nleased to learn that there IS at least
one dreaded disease that science has been
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list OF testimonials Address
F.. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 70 cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Entertainment of Richmond Lodge.

Nearly one hundred Good Templars OF
Richmond Lodge. No t2S. assembled at
Belvidere Hall Friday night and had
an enjoyable entertainment. Mr.. Joseph
H. Shepherd made an address. and an
elegant programme was then nicely
rendered. comprising a duet by Misses
Hooper and Merrimann, recitation by
Mr.. Gus Schnurman, an instrumental solo
by Miss Gladys Peyton, young
lady OF three summers. who Is marvel;
duets by Mcssrs Freeman and Toler
which were greatly enjoyed; swinging
Indian clubs by the Messrs Sale. who
were encored: Mr.. Henry Kemp. In a
humorous character; Miss Mary Wilkin-
son, skirt dance; Master John Stubs.
recitation quartettes: tambourne dance
by Miss Ruby Priddy; a selected song
by Miss Belle Hooper; Highland fling
dance by Misses Hooper and Merriman.
A song by Professor Cocker was great
ly applauded. On Christmas night Rich
mond Lodge will have all the dainties
OF the season. to which all Good Templars
are cordially invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Mcthodist sundny-schooI Society.

The postponed meeting OF this society
will be held at Park-Place Methodist
church this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
There will be exercises by the children,
Rotations, singing, &C.. and an adj
dress by Rev. Mr.. Rawlings. OF Clay
Street Methodist Church. on the subject,
what VIII We Do With Our Sunday
Schools This Coming Conference Year2'
All the superintendent are urged TO
bring the report of their schools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
The Resolution. to he Presented.

At IL o'clock tomorrow morning In
the Hastings Court, Commonwealth's-At-
torney Richardson will present the reso-
lutions adopted by the bench and bar OF
Richmond In honor of the memory OF
Major Richard G. Pegram.
This tribute OF respect was ordered at
meeting of the legal fraternity on the 18th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Captain Atkinson: always spend
Christmas quietly.
w. #. Hart: At my own flresidc, with
my friends
II. C. Nelson: With my friends and my
family.
ID. L. Toney: Having the best time l
can.
John Hall: At home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Dolls ! Dolls !

Our Doll stock has been selectedL.wth
especial care. and imported direct from
the manufacturer. at first cost. enabling
us to sell better Dolls for the same money
than other houses.
China-Head Dolls at and 1Oc.
Kid-Body Dolls at 20, %, So, 40. 60. and
75c
Wooden Dolls at 90. 75c.. and 81.
Dressed Dolls at -, %. and 25c.
Dressed Dolls at 80, Is. and 9Oc.
Handsomely Dressed Dolls at ST. $50
and 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Fine Art Goods.

Choice line OF American Cut-Glass,
Chrysanthemum. and Rose Cut in new
est shapes, 2lc. to sli each.
English and Dutch manufacture OF
Delft-Ware in great variety Of patterns.
Handsomely Decorated Vases OF Royal
Hanover. Rudolstadt and Tiplitz make.
Dresden Clocks and Lamps.
Brass Lamps. Onyx Tables, and Cabi-
nets.
French Bisque OF Liliputian dimen-
sions, copied from finest marble cuttings;
only a few left.
ROhemfan Decorated GIaSswara
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
OF SONG.
cur MUSICAL FESTIVITIES OF
CHRISTMAS IN THIS CITY.
PROGRAMMES FOR THE CHURCHES.

mi. Years Celebration VIII Mark
n Notable Advance I'm the Matter of
Religious Compositions-The Dircc-
tors, Choristers. and Organists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style of work and prices viii DO
sure to please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

The safest means OF getting rid of bad
cough Is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Walking Dolls at 81, $. and s..
Tow Department.

Drums, Balls. Footballs. Tin Horns
Soldier Suits. Firemen Suits, Tool
Chests.
Iron Trains. Wooden Trains, Boats.
Fire-Engines, Iron Wagons. Iron Bug
giles.
Iron Stoves, I'm Ave sizes; Tin Stoves.
Mechanical Engines, and Mills run by
steam.
Dolls Furniture for Parlor and Cham
Der.
Dolls Clothing and Bath-Sets.
Games for Boys and Girls
Wagons. Sleighs, SIeds. Velocipedes.
Dolls Carriages, Cradles and Beds
China and Pewter Tea-Sets, and Wash
Sets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Fancy Goods.

Down Pillows. SILK Pillow-Tops. and
Table-Covers; Stamped Buffet-Scarfs.
Tray-Covers. and Centrepieces: Japanese
silk Mantel Lambrequins. and Scarfs;
Lace Bureau Sets. Irish Point Bed Sets:
Hemstitched Table-Cloths, Napkins. and
Tray-Covers; Embroidered Initial Hand
kerchiefs, Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs;
Chenille Curtains, and TableCovers. Da-
mask-Covers; Real Lace Curtains, Point
d'Esprit Curtains; Sofa Rugs, Hearth
Nata
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Our Wrap Department,

where We have made prices to corre-
spond with the usual demand for reduc-
tlons at this season Of the year.
Every Wrap has been ticketed with a
new price that Is intended to make II
sell. There are not many TO choose from,
but what we have are of the best mate
rails and reliable make.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
seyenth-street Christian.

Services will be held on Christmas
morning at Seventh-Street Christian
church. 'It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear" by Sir Arthur Sullivan. will be
rendered by Mr. Frank j. Mccarthy;
"Briehtest and Best" by Stearns, with
solo by Mrs. p. r. Noel; From the
Eastern Mountains" by Schneider. and
other Christmas music. Mr.. Ernest Cosby
ia organist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
First English Lutheran.

At the First English Evangelical Luthe-
ran church the Christmas music will be
rendered the Sunday after Christmas. Mr..
Percy W. Peay, organist, with chorus
choir, will give THE Holy Babe Of Beth
lehem'' OF. 7. Danks). and other selec-
tions appropriate 70 the occasion. Mrs
Carrie Staude-Rowe Will sing the solo.
'The Watchful Shepherds" The special
music is arranged for Sunday, in order
to give completeness TO the Christmas
Communion service. but there will also be
services at II o'clock on Christmas-Day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

BfDtIst
There will be Christmas praise service
AT the First Baptist church on the Sunday
uieht following Christmas. There VIII
also be good music at the morning ser
,,ice The programme is as follows Pom
tiaca1 March (orgam, Lemmens; Jubiiate
in u Choir. Buck; Invocation; Psalm cl.;
poxology: Scripture Lesson-Matthew H.,
l to Is. and Luke H., to 20; White Shep-
herds Watched (choir), i. +. watson
PRAYER; Hymn, "Joy TO the World; Or
fertorv in ID (organ), Batiste Scripture
Lesson; "Hark! Hank, My Soul CHOIR,
shelley: Sermon: Cantate Domino, in
CHOIR. Buck: March in c, OPP. 40 (organ'
Beethoven arranged from Pianoiorte
Duets by l.. J.. Watson).
Following are the names OF the choir
Soprano. Mrs. Alice Swain Hunter; con-
tralto Mrs. George w. Bethel; tenor,
Cantaln +. w. Cunningham; bass, Mr..
Thurston Cardoza; organist and director
Leslie +. Watson.
GRACE-STREET CHURCH.
The Grace-street Baptist church choir
&c composed of the following singers
Mrs c. y. Brengle. soprano; Miss Eihe
Cofer. alto; Mr.. Haddon Watkins. tenor;
Mr.. Henry Burnett. Jr., bass; Miss Bessie
Powell organist. They viii render the
following programme on the Sunday after
Christmas:
Morning servlce-"Chrisiians, Awake"
Marsh; Como We TO Bethlehem" banks;
"Festival re Deum," Buck.
Evening Sorvlce-"Unto You Savior
Is Born" Watson; "God SO Loved the
World" Stainer; bethlehem" Bartlett.
The Christmas music at the Second
church will be rendered to-day.
Presbyterian Churches.
Services will be held on Christmas-Day
at the Church OF the Covenant the ser
mon viii be delivered by Rev DR.. James
Y. Fair, OF the Grace-Street Presbyterian
church. The singing win be congreSa-
tional. and led by a large chorus choir
Practice has been made for the occasion,
and beautiful hymns selected.
The opening hymn Will be, Joy To The
the World. the Lord Is Come; then Will
follow Muhenberg's shout the Clad
Tidings, Exultingiy Sing" John Ca
words "Harki What Means Those Holy
Voices?" then Hebers hymn. bright
est and Best OF the Sons OF Morning;
closing with Fabcrs fine hymn. 'Hark.
Hark, My Soul! Angelic Songs Are Swell
ing"
The choir is composed ms follows: So
prani-Mrs. Denoon. Miss Link. Miss WI
son. Mrs, Wbttctf. Alti-Mrs. Lecky. |
Miss Bennett. Tenori-W. -. Logan. |
Percy Christian. Bassi-Messrs. Denoon,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
HOLY TRINITY.

The music az Holy Trinity church on
Christmas-Day VIII be quite up 10 the
usual high standard. The programme Is
as icllo"s. prccessional Hymn. "iIark,
ne Herald Angels Sing Oh, Mcndels-
tohn; Nenite. Hayes: Psalter, Ouseley.
sayage, Hopkins; Re Deum, Calkin. In -
usi: !ubiiate Dec. Tours. ia +; Hymn,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

A Dispatch reporter asked a number
of Manchester's leading citizens how and
where they would spend Christmas. and
their answers are given below
w. VI. Rowland. editor of the Chester
field Chronicle: / expect to do nothing
unusual, except eat my dinner at home.
f.. u. Howle: Visiting friends In good
Old Hanover; God bless you.
Mayor II. A. Maurice: In the country.
hunting rabbits.
George w Brooks Giigh Constable): In
the country, and in sobriety.
b. II. Morrlssett: At home. with my
family and friends
II. l.. Patram: At home. with my
friends.
II. T.. Owens Chief OF Fire Depart
menD: With my wife and children.
T.. H. Wells: In the city during the
morning. leaving in the evening for my
fathers home. In the country.
d. l.. Pullis m: At church In the morning
and afternoon at home with my family.
W. II Owens: At home with my family.
c. V. Green: With my family and quiet
iy.
w. o. Randctt: In the city. and In
Richmond IN the evening.
c. ii. Sims: At home with my family
and receiving presents from my friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-02
evidence that the property was worth
n ROO 0OO

evidence that the property was worth
81 100000.
The committee may not find against
Richards, and through him against Nc
kinley, for wasting over a million and
a quarter Of the public property, but the
Foraker leaders are sowing the dam
aging proofs offered in evidence in
every precinct in the state.
The McNeal investigation was adroit-
ly brought about for the purpose Of
striking Mckinley by preventing Nc
Meals denomination. II was we'll
timed and successful, but along with il
came some further revelations of corr
ruption and bribe. taking which well
nigh took away the peoples breath
The committee will have to find some
thing, and whatever it is will be against
the Mckinley administration
The "Book Plate" resolution and in.
yestigation were somewhat delayed, the
original intention being to defeat the
nomination of Charles Kinney for Sec
retary of state and drive Joseph p.
Smith out of his position in the state
library.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-02
FOUND DEAD.
INJURIES MAY HAVE BEEN RE.
CEIyED BY FALLING.
The West End of the County Interest
ed in the Somewhat Mysterious
Death of Well known Resident
Murder Hiuted at.

Late Friday evening Coroner McQuate
receive summons to hurry to Wilmot,
a village in Sugar Creek township, where
it was reported man had been mur.
dered. The coroner at once left for the
scene Of the alleged murder and found
upon his arrival that the body Of dead
man had been found in field, and the cir
cumstances surrounding his death were
such as to cause the villagers to send for
the coroner.
John Arney, a farmer who resided with
his nephew few miles from the village,
proved to be the dead man. He was last
seen Sunday evening at the home Of John
Streeter, relative, who lives near the
village. He had gone to the Streeter
residence with Harry Marohand, his
nephew, to settle dispute which had
grown out of suit to collect $1.75.
Marchand was ordered to at once leave
the premises, while Arney entered the
house, and was not seen thereafter until
his body, cold in death, was discovered by
Harry Marchand and Wellington Lash,
who had been searching for Arney for
some days. When found, the body was
lying on hillside with the face to the
ground and limbs distorted. The left
eye was gouged out, but no other abras-
ions were discovered by DIR. Wolf, who
made the first examination at the village
undertaking establishment.
John Arney was subject to epileptic fits,
and it is understood that recently he has
exhibited an alarming tendency to this
fearful maladv The neighbors generally
are OF the opinion that the unfortunate
man met death while in the clutches Of
this relentless disease. and not from the
hand of murderer. Coroner McQuate
is still investigating, and shall undoubt-
edly sift the ma ter to the bottom, and
murder If is the verdict of that official,
every effort will Immediately be taken to
apprehend the man who did the deed. II
is not, however, believed that such will be
his decision.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-02

fsscipations over the admiring spectators
with as telling effect as ever did the rattle
Of the viper charm willing subject. Over
by the orchestra, n smooth, yellow-faced
lad with delighted, passionate twinkle
In his eyes, keeps time with the "guayo,"
n distlnctively Cuban instrument made
of a gourd by beveling the edge and
played by soraping over the rough surface
with piece of whaleboue, the sound
being much the same rs that of the casta-
nets. The music Is thrilling and the
scene Is one of enchantment. The pretty
little dancers glance up from beneath
their mantillas and every beam from their
sparkling black eyes, bespesks how they
have fairly hurled their intense natures
into the pleasures Of the dance. Bowling
to the right and left like the graceful nod
of flowers as swayed by asoutherly breeze,
theyisweep over the 6oor with the grace Of
veritable fairies amid the rapturous ap-
plause Of the spectators.
The dance is soon over and with shouts
of "bravo, bravor the senors mingle
with the senoritas, escortlng them to the
booths. where the raffles are in progress,
or where black coffee and punch is being
sold for refreshments.
Senorita Maria Louisa Sanchez, a charm
ing little black-eyed girl, is asked to sing
"Himno de Bayamo, this being the war
song Of the Cubans, as familiar to them
as Dixie or Yankee Doodle In his country.
She responds with marvellous sweetness
of voice, as follows:
A las armas corred Bayameses
Cuba entera os contempla orgullosa,
M tnf nd srlp
Que morin por 10 patria es vivir; etc.
The song Of course arouses much en-
thusiastic applause, aud it is long time
before order is sufficiently restored for
another dance. Thus with alterna to
songs and dances and raflles, the revelry
goes on till late hour at night. When
the fair is over the various committees
make report to the heads of the club, and
island to give comfort and cheer to the
sick and wounded insurgents who are
battling for the rights Of Cuba.
1t is surprising to know how much
these little senoritas have done for the
cause. They have sent thousands of
dollars to ths war clouded island and
they enter into their work with hearty
Zest, to be sure.
Little Senorita Fresdesvinda Sanchez,
by her own effort, has sent several hun
dredsdollars to the camps Of the in
surgents. She Is one Of the prime
movers In The entertainments at Tampa
and her loyal hands never swerve in the
duty she assumes. She appears at all
the entertainments clad in the regulation
uniform of the insurgents with broad
palmetto hat, Jacket, Winchester, machete
and canteen.
Nothing could be more picturesque than |
these fairs or bazaars, the senoritss give |
from time to time, and nothing more
admirable than the womanly virtue, |
courage and charity displayed on every
side Remsen Crawford.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-02
CLEVELAND TIPS
HAVE SECURED THE G. A. BAND
FOR ST. LOUIS.
They Will Advertise Canton and Help
Boom the Major, Whether Tney Go
With the Canton Deleg CATION or
Not-Contract Signed.

: The statements made at the meeting Of
presidents ana representatives Of the
various z Republican clubs Thursday
night, sand reported ins these columns
Friday, to the effect that the Grand
Armylband had already been secured for
the st. Louis Republican convention in
June, caused little surprise, and was
at first discredited. Friday afternoon A.
p. Gould, asa committee from the First
Ward Republican Club, called ON the
manager of the Grand Army band, and
asked If he,band could be engaged by
Cantonians, if delegation, sufficient to
warrant It, was secured. Mr.. Gould was
informed. that the band had been en-
gagged and was therefore not In. the mar
ket. 1t was also learned that an option
on the band was offered different heads Of
clnbs and committees in Canton before
contract was signed, but that the OPP
tion was not wanted, and after negotia-
tions had. been pending with three other
organizations in and out Of Ohio,
it finally became necessary to close to be
absolutely sure of the engagement as
they were not willing to wait longer,
The band will go to st. Louis with
the Tippecanoe Club, Of Cleveland, forty
men having been engaged for an entire
week, commencing Sunday, June IA. The
sole aim of the Tippeoanoe Club will be
to boom Mckinley and the Canton band
will be enabled TO assist in this as well
as in advertising Canton, just as much
with McKinley's friends from
Cleveland as with those from Canton, II
delegation Of any proportions should
finally be secured from this city OF
county
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-02
DEATH RESULTS.
Disease Had Too Far Advanced and
the Dissolution Could Not be
Warded OFF.

Frederick r. Richkemmer, the we'll
known loon-keeper Of 54Dorn alley, was
taken sick suddenly, Tuesday evening,
DIR. Bieehele was summoned and found
that the man was suffering with an
obstruction of the bowels, Friday morn
ing 1t was determined to take the suffer
ing man 10 Aultman hospital, where an
operation was performed 1t was found
that gangrene had set in and there was
no hope for his recovery. Mr. Rich
kemmer died one houi after the operation
was performed He was SO years OF age.
The funeral services will be conducted al
the family residence Sunday afternoon al
O'Clock Interment win be In West
lawn cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-02
FACTIONS At WAR
WHILE PRETENDING TO DWELL.
TOGETHER IN UNITY.
The Real Meaning of the Political By
Plays Going on at Columbus-
Mercer County's Memorial
Battle field.

COLUMBUS, O., March 2s.--[special. !
One of the leading epochs in the early
history of Ohio and the Northwest Ter
ritory dates from Nov. 4, 1901, the
scene of which is located in the
southwest corner of what is now Mercer
county, near the line of Indiana, and
but little distance from the banks of
the Wabash river.
On that day General Arthur st. Clair,
in command of 1000 soldiers, mostly
militia, was surprised and assaulted by
about 5000 Indians. Many stories of
that disastrous day figure in the history
of the times, as told by the survivors.