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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

The steady sirens tnening Of protection
Ist sentiment IN England is gradually
bringing thoughtful men there around to
= very different opinion from that which
used TO be entertained amo them as to
"McklnleyIsm" in the U0ited Shtss.
Oue Of the rtdiord newspapers - Brad
ford, OF all place goes so far as to utter
an editorial eulogy OF the American sys
tenn OF protection, This newspaper, the
Argus, declares that English msnufsctur
ers as whole are weary Of "the idiotc fis
cal system which prevails 10 their coun
try, and that they approve on principle
OF the Mckinley policy as it has been in
lerpre,ed by it's author and some Of the
leading IontnsIs attached to his csuse. 3"
Protection as Maj. Mckinley fsyors i',and
reciprocity are indeed the only common
sense policy. 1t is the one which the
Bradford manufacturers and the Bradford
workers would like 10 see adopted"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

Many days work Is lost by sick head
ache, caused by indigestion aud stomsc
troubles. Uehuts LltIe Early klsers
the mo-t fl ctusl phi for overcomlue
such diaicuIues Petubone a Co, aud
Scale, M,ueh sster Crutre
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

DeWut's Witch tIez / Save Is 90 sutis
optic, soothing aud healing application
Tor barus, scslis. cuts, bruI.e, etc, and
cures pie, Ike mstic, 1t INSTANTLY stops
psIa. Pet lbone x Co., J, H. Wbiprls,
NJ ,nchestcr Centre.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

A hacking cough Is not only annoying
10 otaer', bu' l. dangerous to he one v no
has It. Que Minute Cough Cure will quick
y pat gu end 10 1t. Petubone Il Co,
j. Ii Whippl., Manchester Cent
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

Candidate Bysn explains that he bolted
the Democratic party aud voted Tor Green
back Weaver 10 order to defeat the Repub
hc.bs The New York Mail and Express
thinks the same rssson Is good one for
the sound money Democratic this yer
They ~ilI vote Tor Mckinley to beat Tree
slly,r.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

Secretary Herbert Gays the vessels oil
our navy excel anything be sac 10 En-
rope, He will doubtless recall, slso, ths,
the foundation Of our new navy was laid
undsr Republican s1ministra,ioo. That
~ss 10 the gcol old days when We bad q
Surplus and, bssltes paying al our debts.
~ero making permanent improvements
hare and there.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

"Dldnt tDo- It vas loaded" has eI
plUoed the cause Of msny = seriou. burt
Pour years ago the people didn't kaov
that Fret.lr.de ~ss loaded wth business
Suggestion. loss OF work .ud hard times
10 ssnetsl Bat they woot make that u
take sgsiu.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

Gate large luubrr Of billie have bssn
iEirodactd the pat seek. bat lev have
bstE acted uPoa, TIE committee, have
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

The St Paul Globe, = souad motey
democratic newspaper, has completed +.
poll Of the 81 conniles ofthe st.t. tl.rcus b
10 eo're'pondsnis The poll s tie ouly
complete one Ibst hss been made 10 Mn
Desots lhas Tar. /, sboss that toe vote o.
the state siii reach SO coo. nearly 90 co.
more thea ever cast before ADD giret the
state 10 MchlGIsy by Is 600. II siv-s 1.
htlie more fLau lC4 900 vota 70 Mcklnly
uesrly l'o 600 10 Bryan ADD 1900 e
tween Palmer aai LeVefins the lsrs,r
uuubst 70 Pamef. ss the rrohibuoDisis
pat OILY too electors 10 The deld
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

EsTATE 0F HIHAM FARNuM.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court Tor the District pf Man.
chester Commissioners, 10 receive, examine,
aud adlust all claims and demands OF all per,
sons against the estate Of Hiram Farnum
late Of Landgroye IN said Dlstrlct, deceased and
all claims exhibited in OBJECT thereto, hereby give
notice that We will meet, for the purposes afOre.
said at The house Of the late deceased in
LGndgroye on the % day Of March DeI,
from 10 O'Clock A. NJ until 4 O'Clock .. ~
90 said day, aud that sI months from The 2Gth
day Ofseplcmber D.lS9G Ia the time limited by
said Court Tor raid creditors 10 present their
claims 10 ~ for examination aud allowance
Dated at Manchester this 25th day of
September A. D. 1895
WARREN W. ABBOTT Gam.
l2iE WILLIAM u TUTTLF WI"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

Thstts the irassl AGsfi-au policy .hich
shall uost ustially employ Antrtcsa e.pi
sl sHd American lsbor. snd beat ,nttsin
tie whole Popghtsoa, With ne Il ls .
inndsusetai sIiom, 1t is iater~ovsu witt
all ny opihiou. lhsi the gree, interest, of
The eoatuy are uniied ssd iss,p.nbls.
thai ssr.saIiarrt oonnsrse. srd n,1ui.s
Iarss oil prosper tost,htr o. lsu,ush 10
set AID TIA, ali Legislation 10 d.ussr
ca, shleh proposes 10 btstai o6t Of thsss
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22
CHR lDnH(bf5irT1 Journal
THUKsDAT. uoToELR "a 1875.
. gisgkDs Eater AEs PTgpflsis'

aatrta aaa- Htr-arsr - Aats0rlgg as
W ar4a aas tsgza tt ~ hnna. AL Va
ttsu Ht ntrsaAt $40 MtnsFAar Egta.
Turef ttF 1Hr gHafHrI vHaeH VI FHna
fF7rb vsFkFf bEhT fTtra ~ IBa1Esggrr
Intgr CAS- lsT oTHr Frarrs Fg1fsr
sreo rrEarsar - F1psrugrr' THuf 70
8 aarF7Hr 10 rHf vaElu vHr1r tNuH
rertt rrrFHffgtr rA trrH VIII AM
a. uu NttaF ASH wHtNE 7uH IHFExTffE
AaFslrs 20 KAa nts staB Esa.e F4arNTvF.
-RN. kinney IN
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

IapieyE Bread Winners out wear 81
other shoes
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22
Manchester Steam Laundry

uANcaEsTEE DEPOT. W.
JDgds called igf AID 8sAvs8.
ISM Il s EIsG, Proprietor.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

The wont trouble With silver as DOR
money slaudsrd so1li be iis Aocluations
10 value THIS would be bo0sbz, TO spec
ulstnp bot serious menace to Legitimate
business and TO wage esrners Business
men need 10 knos before hand what TO de
pend upon. We make our ysrl, pound
ADD quart, which measure oar products
.bsoluIe aud uuoba0gabIe, and II We oonld
have our money standard, which rsessures
the value ot everything, absolutely no
ohsnsesble It so1ld be a great blesslog
How FOOLISH then, to drop gold which is
comparatively stshls aud adopt silver,
which changes almost daily and has less
ened 10 value one bali 10 twenty years
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

Free wool has red need the farm value Of
sheep by s60,7il $50 between the close
OF 1892 and the beginning Of 1896. # hss
also caused loss Of S26, 900 600 10 the 81
pusl farm value OF our wool product. 1t
has also caused loss of So 227 2GG 10 the
snnusl revenue OF the Government by the
sbolltion OF the Protective Tariff on wool +;
also further loss OF Sl5 500 Sjj to the
national revenue. since 1892, through tue
reduction OF the Protective Tariff on man
ufsotured wooien goods, thus makiog a
total loss Of upsari Of S24 600 900 year
Ia Government revenue, Ia short it hss
resulted 10 the disastrous loss Of millions
OF dolSrs t. farmers, to msn liacturers TO
wage esrners snd to tbs NslIDe's treasury
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-10-22

According to tnst excellent sutt orty,
the Bulleiiu # lbr National Ascension Of
Wool M.bui.etnfr's ussrly oue bali Of
The sooleB oi TUT ,ns Slrl by the
Amenosn pc, pie Is Of ur {. prod usllou.
ThI' Is al ecoHouIc O. ls'1rlune for
Which that stupIt failure, the Gotmsu
Wilson tain lie solely tespot nti-. That
IL - al go ionic idorture that slmost
obe hall OF cor Aaeucsn consunj ton II
s0cl az iudisptnsible sriicle a. olep
clothing sb0alI cone from foreign couu
tties is something ~LIcL Only f,v rsdlcsl
'ier trSders ~ili dispUte Toe rec vol
sud iow duties OF the Gormtn Wilson
tatf wtrs advocated on the eIprts.
sroIud th.l tUey Sould ben d. cur dones
tic msuuiseturers 500 cad to o. increased
American prodnclioa Of vo5leB fabrics.
Ma.t Of t1e suppoFtefs It tits mistaken
messnre u0double1ly believed 10 Ill sia
GETTY tbs, Il soaId hsvs this wholesome
eject. That IT bss uri fulfilled tbs frptc
lA'iou, bal bas bad ptscbely The opposite
Effect Of erppling The Autr,cin nsnufsc
,afsr aud eucoutagtns be rival sbfosd bv I
increasing The imports Of
v oolrrs, Is uos cfitnu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
THE TOWER, G
GOOD GOVERNMENT LEAGUE.
The General Body to Meet Next Mon
dny-OutIine of Plan.

The Democratic League for Good Gov
eminent will meet at Lee Camp Han
next Monday night. and renew their ef-
forts. commenced last spring, to secure
an economical conduct Of the city's AZ
fairs. The Executive Committee have ar
ranged the details Of a very elaborate
plan of campaign, which will be sub
mitted 10 the general body at this meet
ing.
one Of the most interesting features OF
this plan is the appointment Of hVe gem
tlernen of experience and intelligence, who
shall constitute a committee, and shall
study closely the conduct of municipal
affairs in the large cities Of America and
Europe. A paper will be read by one Of
these members before general meeting
which will be held every month, and the
most striking features that seem 70 be
particularly applicable 10 the affairs Of
the city viii be brought to the attention
of tho Council.
Mr.. T. A. Catlin, a prominent member
Of the Executive Committee OF the
League, said 10 n Dispatch reporter last
night: 1--WE wish 10 assure the members
of the Council who are working along the
lines OF economy OF our hearty support
During the month Of January we propose
to organize branch Of the league in
every ward OF the city, which organiza-
ton shall have an executive committee
Of ten. From these committees in every
ward three members will be selected. who,
with the officers of tho general league,
will comprise q board Of management
for the league. This board Will, there
fore. consist OF twenty-three OF the most
conservative men we can secure from the
different wards The chairman Of the
Board Of Organization will report pro-
gress at the end OF each month TO the
general meeting. and outline the work
done In their respective wards
A committee Of five is 10 be appointed
10 study the ordinances Of the city and
report TO the league what changes, in
their judgment. would work for the gene
raj good of the city. Their suggestions
will be duly considered. and II they ap-
pear to be wise n recommendation that
they shall be made will be referred to
the Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
THE COMING OF sIEvEKIxG.
His visit Will lie Feature of
Friday Nights Concert.

One OF the pleasantest surprises OF the
season has been the announcement that
Sieveking. the Dutch pianist, will appear
here on Friday with the Maud Powell
Concert Company. The great pianist is
an artist to whom II is a constant plea
sure TO listen. His nnger-work is said
by prominent critics 20 be exquisite in
its certainty and its finish, and his use
OF the pedals most mastery.
Martinus Sieveklng was born IN tn.
city OF Amsterdam, Holland. on March
a. 1851. His family Is an Old and aristO-
cratic one, dating back 10 the fifteenth
century, and his parents were both re-
nowned artists. lie studied first "a der
his father, then under Julien Rontgen. OF
the Leipsic Conservatory, and Franz
Coenen From Leipsic he went to Paris.
lie had made tours with Adelna Patti
and Edward Lloyd. and has appeared
before the Queens Of England and Of
Spain. His compositions have received
the most favorable notice from the critics
OF London, New York. and Boston. and
his playing has been compared with that
Of Paderewski and ROsenthal. In add
ton 10 Miss Powell and Sieveking. the
company will include such rare artists as
Miss Frances Miner. Xanten, and Bossni.
There is every prospect that these ar
lists will be accorded q reception common
surate with their brilliant talents. and
the audience will be one OF the largest
and most fashionable OF the season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
The singin' skule n Great Success.

one OF the most successful entertain
nents Of the season was that OF Mon
day night, when Mr.. Jedediah Boboin's
Sngin'- Skule" gave their "speakin' and
slngin'v at Broad-Street Methodist
church. before an audience that fairly
overlooked the !ecture-room. The quaint
and cOmical costumes. tho laughable
talks" and pranks OF ''ye skollers." and
the old-fashioned songs elected hearty
laughter and applause nom tho audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jedediah 3cbbln managed
the "skule' admirably. and were ably
upheld By Alviry slimmens, Jerushy
Primmens, Davy Doodle. Jehosaphat
Hankins Mercy Meeklns. Darius Doolit-
tie, and the other "skolers." Darius
fairly captiyated his audience with his
soprano solo; Mercy Meeklns broke down
in big cry In the middle OF The Boy
Stood on the Burning Deck" and refused
TO be comfoTted Alyiry Siimmena and
Mr. Jedediah gave Sister Ruth" odmira-
| bly,; the quartette with bad colds
in their heads did excellently,
while Dayy Doodle was IN his ele-
ment, and excited hearty laughter Al
together. II WAS decided success. and
there IL a great demand for a repetition
Of "ye singin skule."
The Charity and Help Committee OF
the Epworth League OF this church
(who gave the ''Singn' Skule'D are
at present arranging for Christmas en-
tertainment, when all the members OF
the Sunday school. young and Old. are
asked 10 bring gifts Tor the poor. which
viii be promptly distributed. Clothes,
provisions, toys-anything viii be ac-
ceptable, and 1t Is desired that all shall
feel the Joy that Will arise from con-
tributing TO a glad Chrlstmastide for the
poor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
Mothers, Bring the Little Ones.
Trial CataPrl Treatment Free

a pOstaI-cnrd VIII bring one of
Munyon's specialists to the bed
side of any sufferer. The doctor
VIII write YOU n prescription for
the remedies you need, which can
be obtained from any druggist.
mostly for 20 cents IA vial.
That HONESTY is the best policy and
TRUTH the only honorable method in
business have been abundantly Illus
trated by Professor Munyon through the
merit OF his improved homeopathic rem
edies through years Of wonderful cures:
through a decade Of public demonstra-
ton; through bountiful results that come
only by honest and liberal offers trust
worthy dealing. and purest motives.
Munyon's great munhcent offer IS:
Come and be cured-FREE 1t matters
not what your disease Is, nor Of how
long standing; Il matters not whether
you are rich or poor young or old; it
matters not If you have been treated
by physicians without securing relief or
cure, you are invited. yes, welcome. 10
come TO the Munyon's Parlors, at COS east
Main street. where a corps Of eminent,
experienced physicians are ready 10 dag
nose your case, give you treatment abso-
lutely free. and PRESCRIBE the medi-
cines needed without your paying one
tenth Of a cent.
The people Of Richmond have been
quick TO recognize the honest ring Of
Munyon's benefcent Offer The hand
some parlors, at COO east Main street,
are ready to receive all callers who wish
to avail themselves OF this extraordinary
free offer.
The mails are bringing hundreds Of
letters from people, expressing great Joy
over thSr recovery; others asking TO
have their case prescribed for. and still
others requesting a cell from one OF
Munyon's physicians. and still more de-
string Munyon's Guide TO Health"
which is sent free TO any applicant.
These remedies can be had Of all drug
each disease.
Munyon's Rheumatic Cure seldom fails
to relieve in one to three hours and cures
in few days. Price, % cents.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively
cures all forms OF Indigestion and stomach
troubles. Price, % cents.
Munyon's Cold Cure prevents pneumonia
and breaks up a colo in few hours.
Price, % cents.
Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs.
night sweats, allays soreness, and speedily
heals the lungs. Price Is cents.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back, loins. or groins. and all
forms of kidney disease. Price, IS cents.
Munyon's Headache Cure stops head
ache I'm three minutes. Price. Is cents
Munyon's Pile Ointment positively cures
all forms OF piles. Price, IS cents.
Munyon's Blood Cure eradicates all I'M
purities OF the blood. Price. 25 cents.
Munyon's Female Remedies are boon
to all women. Price. Is cents.
Munyon's Catarrh Remedies never fail
The Catarrh Cure-pricc. % cents-eradi-
Gates the disease from the system. and
the Catarrh Tabiets-price. % cents
cleanse and heal the parts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
Gypsy Encampment AT sanger Hail.

Sanger Hall was converted Tor the
nonce into gypsy enca-ipment last
night, and the nomads held high reyei
until the small hours Of this morning.
The entertainment was given under the
direction OF Mrs. Laura Webster Fianna-
gan, Mrs. Hassel, and Professor Minor, 10
raise funds for a deserving family IN ces-
titute circumstances.
The first part Of the evening was de-
voted 10 exhibitions OF fancy dances by
the pupils OF Mrs Flarnagan and Mrs.
Hassel. after which dancing was Kept
up until a late hour.
The programme OF the first part includ-
ed rope dances by Miss Elonora Stein
brecker and Miss blanche Meanley; med
ley dance BY little Carrie Bragg cymbai
dance by Nerissa Cohen and Lillian Mean
ley; gypsy dances by little Clara Long
and the Misses Steinbrecker. Mafter Eari
Root, Miss Ner.ssa cohen. and JuAnita
Cohen recited very prettiiy. and the en-
tertainment was brought 10 close Dy
tableau representing the Rock OF Ages.
This entertainment will shortly Dc given
at Corcoran Hall for the benefit or the
two ladies who conduct the school.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
Personals and Briefs.

Colonel James d. Brady left for Wash
ington yesterday at noon.
The hounds Of the Deep Run Hunt
Club viii meet this afternoon az $3.50
o'clock at the New reservoir.
Mrs. Ellen Meade Clarke Of Atlanta,
Ga. left for Washington, d. c., yester-
day morning. to spend the holidays.
The wood for the poor will be issued
al 10 o'clock this morning from Broad
street depot Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway.
Three colored and two white convicts
were brought TO the penitentiary yester-
day. They came in over the Norfolk and
Western railroad.
Company + held their regular
weekly drill at the Armory last night.
There was a very large turnout, and the
work WIS very satisfactory.
Miss Laura Burgess, of Locust Grove,
Fluvanna county, who has been spend
ing several weeks with her uncle, D. NJ.
Burgess. No gu north Ninth street, Will
return home to-day
A select ball viii be given At Boltz's
Hall. on Williamsburg avenue, tomorrow
night by the Fulton Mandolin Club Com
mittee Of Announcements George w. Dii-
lard. Charles Dnlard. Eddie Morecock,
John Bowler. and John Angle.
The building on Franklin street which
has heretofore been utilized as the sta
bles Of the Exchange and Ballard hotels.
and which WAS lately purchased by Mr.
w. Greanor Neal. Is shortly 10 be torn
down and brick residences will be erect
ed on the site
A telegram reached here on Monday
announcing the death OF Airs Amanda
Ross Murrell, widow OF Major
George NJ. Murrell Of Lynchburg. and
mother OF Mrs. w. NJ Chambers, OF
this city. Mrs Murrelrs death oc-
Cured at her plantation home. In Louis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
NO TRAmrs AT THE STATIONS.
They VIII Not lie Taken In Now
Startling Figures.

orders were issued yesterday to tbs
various police stations OF the city for
bidding tho custom OF giving lodgings TO
the knights Of the Road, who for some
time past have literally infested tho
city. until their presence AMI depredations
have become a positive and unbearabie
nuisance.
The mandate Is issued with the hope
OF thinning out these swollen ranks, and
Il would be a positive blessing II by this
means or by putting them 70 work. az
has been suggested by the ShOok0e-Crecx
Committee, the city could have tho
breathing space now infected by them.
Astonishing figures, these. During tho
past ten days the First Police station
has given lodgings to 1853 tramps. eight OF
whom were colored, the Second Station
10 173. of whom ten were 'colored, ana
the Third 20 l23. OF whom three were
colored. This makes a total OF i52 accom-
modated, or nearly fifty day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
AT THE w0MAN's EXCHANGE.
Many Ladies' Attend the Opening OF
the Special sale.


A number of ladies attended the special
sale at the Womans Exchange on yes
terday. The House Committee had ar
ranged the board-room as Turkish
bazaar. The walls were covered with
Oriental rugs and hangings. and the ef-
feet was delightfully."- eastern. Delicious
cups Of chocolate and tea were served.
Mrs. T William Pemberton was chair
man Of the occasion, and received her
friends with gracious cordially. She was
assisted by Mrs. Dill. Mrs. Munford,
Mrs. George Street. Mrs. Walter Blount
and other members OF tho board. Mrs.
James Lyons presided at the tea-table.
Tea will be served to-day, from 10 o'clock
until 6 p NJ.
There are many lovely fancy articles.
suitable for Christmas-gifts. offered for
sale
Among those present yesterday We're:
Mr. and Mrs. Gillian. Miss Virginia Plea
SAINTS, Mrs. Thomas Ballard, Miss Maria
Blair. Miss Ellen Bruce Miss Alice
Houston, Mr.. and Mrs. William Writ
Henry. Mrs. Walter Blount. Mr.. Horace
Hawes. Miss Katherine Halves, and Miss
Ellie Smith; Miss Henningham Lyons.
Miss May Moore. Mrs. Josiah Ryland.
Miss Louise Harrison, Miss Laura Car
rington, and many others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
CHARGED WITH STEALING MONEY.
Reycisky Has herman Arrested
Other News I'm Police Circles.

J. NJ. Berman was arrested yesterday on
a warrant sworn out by Moses Reyeisky
for stealing the sum Of $40 from him 1t
seems that Berman vas given this money
to keep. but when It was claimed by Re
veisky Berman said the money had been
stolen from his house. This story appear
ed too weak before the eyes Of Reveisky,
so be had Berman arrested. German Is
the man who reported TO the police on
Monday that mis- place. on Franklin street
had been robbed
Sergeant Cosby last night arrested Da-
vid Griffin (coloredD. who has been want
ed for some time on the charge or cut
ting Joseph Murphy. also colored. Inc
scrap occurred some while before the cleo
tion. and was the outcome OF hot-blood-
ed discussion OF political issues. The man
acknowledged the cutting and gave nm
self uD. -
George Coleman (colored was run IN
last night at the Second station by Oihcer
r. c. Wilkinson on the charge or enter
ing the residence OF Mrs. Ia Nj. Hart ana
stealing some meat and plate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09

There IS one young negro In Richmond
who has concocted a scheme that, If car
red out as successfully In the future as
in the past, his Christmas larder viii
be bursting with the choicest viands. He
recently went to the store OF Mr.. W. f..
Ellis. No GIG west Broad street, and or
dered 1886 worth OF groceries, which he
asked TO be sent to certain number.
He also asked the clerk TO send change
for a slO-bill, as there was no change at
the house.
The young negro next asked permits
sion to go home in the wagon with the
goods. and this request was granted.
when the wagon arrived at his house
tho negro took the goods and the
change and went down the alley. saying
~ the driver that the $lo-bnl would be
sent 10 the door. He disappeared with
his purchases ana the chanse' out the
merchant never saw the bill
The game has been played on several
merchants.