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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
MISS Morrison I'm Carmen.

The next attraction at the Academy OF
Music Is Miss Rosabel Morrison in Car
mer.' on Monday evening.
In his famous story Of Garner " Pros
per Merrimee has given to the world a
veritable classic. Dealing as it does
with Spanish gypsy and peasant life, it
admits OF local color and romance to an
intense degree. The ever present SOL
diery, the bull-hghter. and the bandit
lend no little aid in giving the story
atmosphere.
carmen" is best known 10 the public
through Bizet's opera, I'm which several
OF the characters of the story are left
out. but are used in the drama quite
prominently. AS play Carmen" has
recently attracted great interest in both
New York and London.
Miss Morrison's support is beaded by
Edward Elsner, an actor of talent and
force
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
o.SErLrs SUPERB MONTE cRIsro
The Popular Romantic Actor In
Dumas's Immortal Drama.

Conspicuous in the gallery OF the ORA
matte representations OF the century, anc
standing out bold and lustrous Is the
"Monte Cristo" Of Mr.. James ONeili
Mr. O'Neill, whom Manager Leith so hap
PLY secured as the Christmas attraction
for the Academy. inaugurated his en-
gagement last night, appearing In the
fascinating title-role of Dumas's immor-
tai, "The Count of Monte Cristo."
The performance was a most satisfy
ing one In every respect. Through the
five acts the star held the close attention
OF his audience. Frequent outbursts OF
applause marked the finer moments In
the development of superb characterize
ton that he drew with a strong and
genuinely artistic hand.
Mr.. O'Nenl is cunning worker In
mosaic. He puts together with wonder
full dizziness and skill the most delicate
bits of light and shade, and his creation
when completed. is a thing of rare
strength and beauty.
The company supporting the gifted star
is large. and composed of capable peo-
pie. Miss Emily Dodd giving partlcu-
larry fine rendition of Mercedes, and Mr..
William G.. Dixon an unctuous comedy
performance as Caderouse; Mr.. Hallet
Thompson as Nortier; Mr.. f.. Il. Breese
as Albert de Morcerf. and Mr.. T. g.
Lingham as Villefort are also to be COM
mended for excellent acting.
The play is adequately staged ana
mounted. special scenery and effects ad-
ding materially to eyes enjoyment.
Monte Cristo" will be repeated at the
matinee to-day, and tonight Mr.. O'Neill
will be seen I'm 1.-The Dead Heart"
The last row of seats in the rear of the
orchestra floor of the Academy OF Music
has been removed, and the cramped con-
dition of the aisle at the entrances has
thereby been relieved. The rows of seats
known in the box-office as "Y" and 81"
were seldom occupied and Manager
Leath decided to remove them and in
crease the standing-room. as well as
make a lobby for promenading between
the acts Next week, the floor is TO be
carpeted and the woodwork stained.
= Orchestra Doorkeeper Jackson was yes
terday presented with a large supply Of
household provisions and handsome
umbrella by the Board of Fire Commits
sioners and Superintendent OF Fire-Alarm
w. r. Thompson as a Christmas remem-
brance Of his many courtesies to them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
Rutgers College GIee Club.

The fifth number OF the star course en-
tertainments will take place Monday
night. December 9th, in the Association
Hall The Rutgers College Glee Club.
OF New Brunswick. n. j., the attraction
for the evening consists OF about four
teen artists This organization is cx-
celled by no other college club in Ameri-
ca. Many fiattering press reports sub
stantiate this statement. This is the
second appearance of this club in Rich
mond. and full house is assured. The
sale oftpeats commenced yesterday at l
O'Clock. land only about sixty seats re-
main unsold. The association building
win be open from 8 A. Nj. to 1880 p. NJ,
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
A DEFIANT OPINION.
In the Case OF the North Carolina
Railroad Comniis sioner Gases.


RALEIGH. n. c., December 2+-(spe-
cial)-Before the Supreme Court to-day
there were two motions in the railway
commisslonershlp case. One was by j. w.
Wilson TO recall the execution TO the
Sheriff to put l.. c. Caldwell in posses
sion and was referred; so was the other
which was to set aside the writ OF error
ar supersedeas OF the United States SUI
preme Court The opinion as TO these
motions is defiant in tone. Ii says, In
conclusion: Caldwell is in full posses
sion OF the office. and entitled to exercise
its duties and draw pay from the date
OF his appointment by the Governor, Sep
tember 2lth. The judgment OF this court
took effect Immediately upon being filed,
and Is not superseded by the subsequent
writ of error regular or irregular. Cald-
well being In office by virtue or Judg-
ment of this court, any attempt by de-
PENDANT Wilson TO exercise its functions
or to interfere with the full and free ex-
ercise thereof by Caldwell. and any at
tempt by any one else TO interfere by al
legged legal process or otherwise. unless
and until the United States Supreme
Court shall reverse the judgment OF this
court. will be contempt of this court"
Attorneys for Wilson. when asked this
afternoon what steps they now propose
to take. said that as Speedily as possible
application will be made TO the Federal
judiciary for action and TO vitalizs the
Federal law. Caldwell and Pearson. the
Governors appointees. who are in COM
pIete possession of the Office, were this
afternoon cited TO appear before the
United States Supreme Court January
10th. They to-day drew salaries from
September 24th. The case is exciting tn
tense interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
MIR. WALKER FREEMAN's DEATH
WeII-KnOwn Young Man Dies from
Accidental Overdose OF Medicine

Mr.. Walker Burford Freeman, Jr., died
at the residence OF his father. Mr. w. b.
Freeman, No. l6 south Third street. yes
terday afternoon at l:45 o'clock. from an
accidental overdose Of medicine. His
death was a great shock to his family
and wide circle Of friends.
Dir. Freeman had been in bad health
for some time, and recently spent some
time in the country, hoping to be bene-
fitted by the change. He had only been
back few days. Deceased was but
q years OF age, and was in business with
his father before his health failed.
The funeral will take place from Mr..
Freemans residence this afternoon at
1880 o'clock. The pall-bearers will be
Messrs. Walter Claiborne, Frank Cr,,mn
Robert Willingham. Jr., w. o. Priddy
A. A. Booth. j. A. Gilmore. RoIfe Glover
and w. IL. Sadler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
Coolest weather for Christmas.

The fact has gone forth that Christmas
Day will be the coolest Of the season
Weatherman Evans said yesterday:
"An area of high barometer, accom-
panied by the coolest weather of the sea-
son in this section. is central over the
Lake region, Ohio. and Middle Missis-
sippi valleys this morning. 1t is moving
eastward slowly and the cold weather
will hold over Christmas-Day, with
favorable indications of it being clear and
bright
Some precipitation has fallen in the
Lake region, and on the Gulf coast, and
heavy frost is reported at Charleston,
S. c."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
PROPOSALS..
CITY Han.
Richmond

AAAN man.
Richmond, Va, December n 1891
TIME FOR THE RECEPTION OF
sealed proposals for the Book and JOB
Printing Stationery, Binding, Ruling, Al
vertising, &c. for the various depart
ments of the city OF Richmond for the
fiscal year. 1898, has been extended until
o'clock =. NJ.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER %. 1897.
when they will be received at Room II,
third floor. City Hall Such bids as have
already been handed I'm will be returned
upon application 10 the Sergeant-at-A Arms
OF the City Council. or viii be held until
=. NJ. December 18th, as the bidders may
desire.
The Council Committee on Accounts
and Printing will meet In Room No. y
third floor. City Hall. at O'Clock i. NJ.
WEDNESDAY, December 18th, 10 award
contracts, &c BY order
G.. X. POLLOCK, Chairman
c. p. West. clerk. De PAST
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
THE COHEN CO
c.nnER.s STORE puRGLARIzED.
The Thieves Frightened on BEFORE
Tbcy secured Amy Booty.

Tho grocery store of Councilman Fred
II CARRIER. one OF the largest retail es-
adjustments in the East End, was en-
teyed by burglars about 2 o'clock yester-
aav morning. but the thieves were fright
eped of by the police before they secured
any booty.
The store is located on the corner Oh
Williamsburg avenue and Orleans street
I'm Fulton. and Policemen Vest ana Dun
,,,neton of the First District. who were
an hlty i'm Fulton, discovered the rod
berv while trying the doors Of business
houses as As their CUSTOM and they came
near catching the burglars red-handed.
Policeman Vest. who happened 10 be on
a., stae nearest TO the door of Mr.. Gar
ber,s sLore. started to see if the door was
all right. When he found ii slightly aJar
he and officer Huntington promptly TOOK
All precaution OF guarding the property
and notified Mr. CARRIER, who Ives lew
squares from the store.
The policemen. in their INVESTIGATION,
found that an entrance had been eHecteu
nv breaking two locks of the front door,
and that the burglars had made their
exit by the back door, on which they mad
brol,en n Yale lock to make their escape
sure.
The iron safe in the rear OF the store
had been tempered with by the thieves
and II shows plainly the marks OF the
burglars attempt TO ''crack it," a. very
rough Jimmy and a ratchet for boring
were left by the thieves in their flight
Mr.. CARRIER. when seen. stated that ne
did not think his loss would amount 10
n great deal outside of the locks and
damaged safe. He was very grateful 10
the police who so faithfully looked out
for his property and stopped what might
have been considerable loss TO him.
Sergeant Whitlock. who was also early
on the scene of the robbery. says he has
some very good clues to work on.
The burglary was a bungling job In
The manner in which the safe was forced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
sacred Hearts League Festival.

The Christmas festival of the Sacred
Heart League of ST. Peters Cathedral
parish will take place at Cathedral Hall,
beginning Monday, December 9th. and
will continue until Friday. December Slst.
Concerts will be given every night under
the following management:
Monday evening-Mr. w. McDonough.
Tuesday evenlng-Miss Nina Randolph
Wednesday evening-Miss Ryan.
Thursday-Mrs. Burton.
Friday-A committee Of ladies from the
league.
Some Of the very best local talent OF
the city will participate; among whom
are Mrs. c. OBJ. Cowardin, Miss Carrie
Coleman Miss Virginia Talbot. and Miss
McCraeken, of Fredericksburg, Va. The
gentlemen are Messrs. Thomas McCaull,
Howard Woodhn. and Samuel l.. Kelley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
services on sunday.

Al tho First English Evangelical Luthe-
ran church the special Christmas services
will be on Sunday following Christmas
Dag. Christmas carols will be sung,
several persons will be received into the
church. the pastor. Rev. J. A. Morehead.
will deliver sermons appropriate to n,
season, and the sacrament Of the Lords
SKIPPER viii be administered at both the
morning aud the evening service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
GIFTS THAT WE'RE APPRECIATED.
Governor O'FerrnIl sends Them Over
10 the Peuitentiary.

IT is safe to say that the most tho
roughly-appreciated Christmas-gifts Gov
ernor O'Ferrall ever made were sentBout
from his office yesterday. The recipients
were Drew f. Smith, of franklin county;
John Butt (colored), Norfolk; Fred. Nc
Daniel (colored). Amherst county; Char
Iotte williams (colored. Caroline county,
and Ellen Peters (colored), Rockbridge
county.
This quintette were convicts in the state
penitentiary. and the gifts they received
were free and unconditional pardons.
Superintendent Lynn used his best in
fluence to secure them, as the men and
women for whom he asked them have
been exemplary prisoners.
The pardOns do not take effect until to-
day. so they will be Christmas-gifts in
deed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
Christmas I'm the Y. Nj. G. A, Gymna-
siuul.

From 4 10 6 o'clock this afternoon the
Association gymnasium Will be open TO
the boy members. All sort OF games Will
be played including apple-eating contest,
rooster fight. basket ball, &c. The auto
maton wrestling Hob" and mob" Will
give an excellent exhibition.
The bowling alleys will be open all day
for the use Of members. Various games
VIII be played at night by the older
boys The gymnasium gallery will be
open 10 visitors during the entire day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
Omce Of Clty Engineer.

Richmond. Va. December p. 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived at this Office until 4 o'clock =. NJ,
TUESDAY, December the 18th. for FCR-
NISHING ALL MATERIALS AND
GRADING AND PAVING WITH GRAN
TIE SPAILS THE ALLEY from First
TO Adams. between Broad and Marshall.
the alley from Fifth 10 sixth, between
Main and Franklin, and the alley from
Adams to Jefferson, between Main ana
Cary street; and also for the CONSThUC-
TION OF A SEWER in NJ street between
Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets,
the entire work 80 be completed by Janu-
ary o. 1895 and 10 be done in accordance
with the specifications AT this Office. The
right Is reserved 10 reject any or all pro,
posals offered. and TO let the work as 4
whole or i'm separate parts. Each bid ~
be accompanied by a certified check fOb
S1O0 W. H.. CUTSHAW.
de 24-td City Engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25

The repairs that have been going ON
for several days at the Grace-Street Pres
byterian church having been completed
the congregation tomorrow will worshIn
IN the upper room Of the church building
Inc pastor. Dr. Witherspoon, will occupy
the pulpit both morning and night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
Colonel Cnry's Condition Improved.

The condition of Colonel John Il. Cary
who is seriously i'll at his home, NO. us
east Franklin street, was slightly i'm
proved yesterday. Three physicians and
a trained nurse are in attendance at his
bedside and one Of the doctors said last
night that he saw no reason for the
alarming reports which have been circu-
lated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
CITY TAXES.
Office Collector City Taxes
Room Z. First Floor. City Hall,
Richmond. Va. December J. 1897.
NnpICE TO TAXPAYERS

The residue OF City Taxes for 1881 Is
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE at this office.
Five per cent added TO bills not half
maid in June; per cent. will be added TO
half bills not paid by end OF the year
Interest at s per cent also attaches TO
all tax-bills as soon as reported delin-
Quent.
Every male q years OF age, and every
person keeping house or doing business
In the city is assessed for personal taxes,
and those who have not paid any city
settle. so as to avoid being posted as de-
linquent.
GRADING, PAVING, PIPE, AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS are also
due, and viii have 10 be declared delin-
quent if not paid on or before end OF the
OFFICE OPEN UNTIL 6 y. NJ
+. w. CUNNINGHAM
de slim Collector Of City Taxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25

held in the Chamber Of Commerce to dis
cuss this matter. II is not only those
who have not been given the right 10
use this method Of increasing trace
who are opposed TO the trading-stamp
scheme, but some OF those who have
the exclusive privilege Of using these
stamps In their particular line OF trade
are far from thinking the plan a good
one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
Dragging Is Not Curing.

Medicines containing opium and
chloroform dry mp a cough, but that is
not curing. A weak place is left, likely
70 end in pneumonia or consumption.
The right remedy must 60 70 the source
OF the trouble and remove ii. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is such a
remedy. II is absolutely safe and qua
xAatsed 70 cure cough to stay cured.
Al druggists sell il. 25 and 80 cents
bottle de 49, Tn. SasTanr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
An Amti-rrnainx stnmp Meetiny.

The sentiment against the use OF
trading stamps seems TO be growing
stronger every day. and on next Tues
day evening q public meeting viii b
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25

LOST, CERTIFICATE No. 900 FOR
four shares OF Richmond Perpetual Build
ing. Loan and Trust Company, issued Oc-
tober 2, 1893, In name OF Charles Straus
Application has been made for renewal OF
certificate. de fS-Sa4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
WANTED,

A SITUATION AS NURSE OR COM
panion TO a lady In the city or country.
Address V. A, Richmond Dispatch.
de Kilt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
COAL, COKE. AND WOOD.

WANTED. CONSUMERS OF FUEL TO
know that they can buy that most supe-
rior crate fuel. the Clover-Hill Coal. as
low as $3.50 per ton; and for cooking
stoves. my Domestic Crushed Coke, 80
bushels double load for S..
Also. Anthracite. Splint. Fire Creek, Po-
cahontas, and Clayton Goals. Oak and
Pine Wood at the lowest prices.
Samuel II. COttreIl,
Harrison and Broad and $40 east Broad
streets. oc 29-tf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
II. l.. BARNES a. CO..

1i0S EAST MAIN STREET,
Old Phone 4sl. Richmond. Va,
dealers in Herring Hall-M Marvin Com
pany's Safes, want your orders for New
or Second Hand Safes, so up to largest
Bank Work. Safes moved. opened; New
Locks adjusted by experts. de 25-st
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

WANTED,
A MAN TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE
Introduction department in this State of
a first class school-book publishing
house. A man with experience in both
the school-room and mercantile life pre-
ferred. Address Men. care this office.
de 25-eod3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
prevent
pneumonia

Prevention is always better than
cure, even when cure is possible.
But so many times pneumonia is not
cured that prevention becomes the
natural act of that instinct of self
preservation which is 1.-THE first law
of nature" Pneumonia can be pre-
vented and is often cured by the use
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Some years ago | had severe cold and
was threatened with pneumonia. | could
neither eat nor sleep, and was in wretched
condition. | procured q bottle Of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral and took it according to the
directions, and at the end Of fifteen daysw as
as well and sound as before tie attack. |
have recommended it in many cases Of pneu-
monia since, and have never known 1t to fail
in effecting cure
JOHN HENRY, ST. Joseph, La.
al was attacked with cold that settled
on my lungs, and defed the skill Of my ply
sicians so that they considered me incurable.
At last began to use Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and was entirely cured after having taken
two bottles"
FRANCISCO A. SEyERIAN0,
Taunton, Mass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
WANTED,

A HOUSE-GIRL. APPLY, WITH
references. S)o PARK avenue. de 25-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
Showing a decrease Of % per


cent, or ..........................$ ", 1S1
Criminal expenses for the years
1895 and 1896 ..........................7 40 973
This is an increase of 2s5 per cent. or
$3.50 ,sj5-more than the criminal expenses
of the State for the first two years
during which the whipping-post bill was
in operation.
The statistics will show. Mr.. Murphy
claims, that practically all of the in
crease i'm criminals is among the colored
population, and this, too. in spite of the
fact that the negroes in Virginia only
increased 1870 between 1880 and 1890.
The white increase during the same
period was 15.24-lOO, making a total in
crease in population between 1880 and
1890 of l6.67-l00 per cent, according TO the
United States census.
For the two years preceding the whip
ping-post bill there were sent to the
penitentiary S51 criminals For the past
two years, during the time the whipping
post bill was law, only 519 were sent
TO the penitentiary, showing a decrease
of 1872, or 80 per cent. For the years 1895
and 1896 there were sent to the peniten-
tiary 1.152 convicts. showing an increase
Of 633, or l2l2 per cent. over the first two
years when the whipplng-post bill was
a law.
I'm Offering this bill it is not my OBJ
ject," said Mr.. Murphy, ito iniict severe
punishment, but to prevent crime and
reduce our expenses within our income
that we may meet our obligations. save
the credit Of our people, and not be forced
10 cut down our appropriations to chart
table and educational institutions.
This is no experiment" he said. "the
figures speak for themselves. This law
is now in operation i'm Delaware, and
have letter from the Auditor of that
state, in which he says nothing would
induce him TO repeal II he could"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
HEATERS.

THE 1897 GRAND RAPID WILL DO
II. Buy no fireplace heater that is nor
guaranteed TO give a uniform heat OF 10
degrees In the parlor In the coolest wea-
ther. For sale by j. r. ROSE a CO., 1919
east Main. Richmond. Wa. de 2-1ms
Old PAPERS for sale OF the Dispatch
office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
ARGUMENTS FOR THE BILL.

Criminal expenses for two years be-
fore the whipping-post bill became
a law Observation-Disclosures. 1882, sO4
Criminal expenses for the first two
years after the whipping-post bill
became law ...................... go, III
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-29
SALEM NEWS
EDWARD JETER, REPORTER.

Judge Galloway Brown. Of Bedford
City, who held the January term of the
county court for Judge Mofett, who was
confined to his home by sickness, ad.
i0urned court Wednesday evening for the
present term. Judge Brown made IL fine
impression on the members OF the bar and
I'LL Others who had business in the court.
by his ahubiity of manner, kindness of
demeanor and unbiased decisions he has
made himself Il persona grata' to our
people, and when our JUDGE is sick there
is no one more acceptable to our Roanoke
county people than Judge Brown.
The Roanoke electric cars were unable
yesterday, on account of snow drifts, to
reach the Main street crossing, but were
compelled to stop on College avenue.
Mrs. W. y. Beagle, who lives in the
brick house just south of Hotel Salem, is
reported as being hopclcssly i'll with
pneumonia
Yesterday was the coolest day of the
year in Salem. The mercury in DR..
Wells Government thermometer regis
tered : degrees above zero about ) O'Clock
II. III. The wind blew gale all dry from
the frozen North and West, but cold
enough to have come directly from the
land o. eternal snow Vt & o'clock last
night TIE night promised to be even
colder than the night before.
Miss Lily Thomas is visiting her sister,
Mrs. j. w Thomas, in Bedford City.
We understand that Henderson Lee and
j. +. Allemong, formerly known as the
law firm of Lee u Allemoug, have dis
solved partnership, Mr.. Lee moving to
tine billiard Il Persingcr building on Col
lcge avenue.
The proposed choral union spoken of in
Yesterdays Times seems thus far TO he :;
success and T.. Il. Wilson requests those
who have received cards TO meet at his
home on Friday evening for organiza-
ton
We learn that Mr. Jim Grubb, the
| tall pine of Carven's creek, will be IL can
dilate for supervisor of Salem district
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-29

Iiibarger makes IL business of repairing
fine watches only.