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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
THE ADTTsORr COUNCIL.
4 List of Those who Compose II and
Their Addresses.


Acknowledgement Thomas Elicit vns-
1'rlu'.'''' a. l. ~. - -
80. go
the order OF Grand Commander Stubbs TO
assemble i'm Lynchburg on January 10Th
g.. o,,.i,i.,,. ,t,,. e,ti,,os NJ the Tnvestipat-
inc COMMITTEE in his case.
The names and addresses Of these OIL
GERS are as follows:
J. r. +. Lee, No. ], hlchhohd' Johh
NJ Warren.
3 Maury. No. p FrederlcKsDurs' Dan.
NJ Lee.
g. Pickett-Buchanan. Norfolk' b. A
Marsdon
stoncwall. Portsmouth, James +.
Croker.
s. r. Z. Lee, No. .. Alexandra; C.
VIM. Ramsay.
g. \. =. lin. No. !, Petersburg; p c.
Hey.
2. C'inton-Hatchcr. Loesburs: r. Y.
White.
s. Garland-Rhodes. Lynchburg-no re-
port has been made since the death OF
Major Kirk otey. the former commander
O. George l.. Pickett, Rlchmohu' W. /.
Woody.
10. Il. T.. Lee. No 8 Hampton: j. w.
Richardson.
IT. Urquhart-Gillette. CORTLAND; L. r.
Edwards.
y John r. Cooke. West Point; DIR. c.
r. Whiting.
t.. William Watts. Roanoke; c. G. Tai
iaferro.
=, -. r,....,. e...a.,o charlottesville.
,r,,.~oas -
- rI',, ~. r,,lnener. p r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
JoINtD IONS IDOLS.

one hundred and one representatives
attended the caucus OF the Democrats
OF the House of Representatives last
Tuesday night. over which Mr. Rich
ardson. Of Tennessee presided. The
caucus was called at the request OF some
fifty or sixty members. who wanted a
definite and authoritative policy adopted
- their guidance at this session. The
ssscus was in session less than an hour.
and 1t unanimously adopted the follow
ing resolutions, offered by Mr.. Bailey, Of
Texas. the official party leader in the
House:
Resolved. That II is rle sense OF this
caucus that the Democratic members OF
the House of Representatives ought to
resist all efforts, direct and Indirect 10
retire the grcenbacks and Treasury notes
Resolved, That We are opposed to and
will resist all attempts 10 extend the
privileges OF the national banks or to re-
duce the taxes which they now pay.
Resolved. That We favor the early
consideration and passage Of the Senate
resolution. recognizing that condition
OF war exists in the island OF Cuba he
tween the Government Of Spain and the
Cuban people.
Resolved. That we favor the early en-
actment OF a just and wise bankruptcy
law"
60 that ~ seems the financial doctrines
- ~ caisAss Sssssesa are stu AsssSss4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
One Way 20 Get a New Suit.

Or. Hidden tells the following in the Re
ligious Herald:
Soon after the late war a certain Bap-
list preacher who had been Confede-
rate chaplain. became pastor OF a church
in a city whore the people We're much
divided I'm their political orinions-sOme
having taken the Union and others the
Confederate side in the late struggle Our
preacher had a suit Of Confederate gray,
made citizens fashion. and. as il was his
best. he wore it in his pulpit He soon
heard murmurings about H. Some people
thought. and were bold enough 20 say,
that "a black suit was the thing for the
pulpit About this time. the pastor
preached a sermon on Stumbling
blocks. and. In the course OF the sermon,
delivered himself as follows:
some people can manage 20 make
stumbling blocks out of very small ma
tcrials. have heard Of a stumbling
block being made out Of the preachers
clothes-nOt a fashy suit either. but a
suit Of modest gray. GIere he glanced
at his dress) Well brethren. as / was
the preacher. and as this was the suit. /
viii give YOU n history OF H. I bought
this suit Of clothes and paid for II hon
setly. and ID is mine. Since that time. I
have not been I'm a condition 10 buy and
pay TOT SUN or black, Whirn, l confess
like better. I could get them on credit.
hut am not willing 10 do It. as I don't
know when could pay FOR them. But
don't think II is fair for the people 10 cri-
ticlse the gray suit. when the change
could be so easily made. and without the
slightest opposition on my part"
That preacher had not been long out
Of his pulpit before he received orders
10 go g. a tailor and have himself meas
ured for a suit Of black cloth. The gray
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
4 Slight Mistake.

One OF our townsmen was hunting re-
Gently, and birds being scarce when % rab-
bit started across the field with the seem
ing intention OF making better time than
Miller in the recent siX-day race. ne loohr
Providence i'm his behalf. and let drive
with one barrel-and then the other. Al
the last shot bunny completely disap-
pcarcd. He went TO the spot ana was 80
intensely Interested I'm securing his game
that he didn't notice a certain faint ~ the
atmosphere around. and-woll. we draw
the curtain. He buried his clothes When
house. scrubbed his gun and washed ms
powder and shot. but gtll his family
wouldn't ls' him come 20 the table.-bed-
ford Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

The Times Almanac for lsN IS nearly
ready. II is an unusual production. COM
piled for the convenience OF tho Times
readers The January ]. lsJo. issue rs "a
volume of nearly 500 pages. The matter
occupying these pages Is condensed %
the utmost point possible without impair
ment Of it's value. The editor assisted by
a corps of assistants. has undertaken to
compile "a volume OF ready reference upon
AN topics that come up Tor every DAY dis
cussiOn. also. a brief costume OF tne im-
portant events Of the past year each OF
which is impartially touched upon 10 a
brief statement of facts. An WidriouW
feature OF The Times Almanac for lN'n
Is the complete ana reliable political in-
formation contained therein. 10 IS po-
utical register that one may safely con-
suit for accurate Information.
The Almanac also embraces the advan-
,agos of a condensed cyclOpedIa of the
events Of the year and "A manual OF IN
formation Of subjects statistical official.
historical. political. educational agri-
cultural and general, both State ana n1-
tional in character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
"The Twelve Temptations"

Charles II. Yale's magnificent spectacle
The Twelve Temptations" is the attrac-
ton at the Academy Of Music this after
noon and night.
Yale has contributed n number OF his
original descriptive songs. including
over the Bridge" "All in Row.
Battery Park" THE Coming Women
and the Going Men" which will certainly
convulse everybody. The East River SET
with the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn
at one end. is in the highest degree. arr
tstic and picturesque. while the nnal
transformation scene. "Davy Jones Lock
err" will prove revelation In finished
scenic beauty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

a dancing class in his church. 1T Is
healthfuI amusement" he said. when
not carried too far II promotes socia-
bility. and brings the young men ana
women together. II also makes poth
men and women graceful. IL Is a great
problem TO discover something Tor iot OK
young men and women TO do when tney
get together. IL they do not dance or
play cards they chaf each other, ana
so ! think II IL much better that they
should dance"
Andrew J. Grlfin. who killed Arthur
Jackson and then sunk the body In the
river. died at Fayetteville, Ga, on Thurs
day. as the result OF drinking glass OF
water in which 200 matches had been
soaked. Griffin and Jackson were mem
bers Of band Of desperadoes. IL was
discovered that Jackson was traitor.
Griffin was deputized to Kill him. He shot
his victim in the back. weighted the body
with iron. and sunk It in the river. where
II was discovered later. He was con-
victed OF the crime How he got hold
OF the matches is n mystery.
]. 4. Brendel. OF Brooklyn, kept losing
his money in a mysterious way. The
thief always ignored silver money. how
ever. and took nothing but bills. The
other day a carpenter hired to make al
terauons knocked down a partition. A
sleek and prosperous looking rat popped
up his head. and Brendefs fox terrier
Killed II at once. IL was the thief. In
the rats nest were found the remnants Of
$50 which served as bedding for FIVE
III 81.
Mr. Brendel will be able 70 redeem TWEEN
~ Of the bills
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
THE uIp-poCKEr NUISANCE.

The point is raised by a Virginia con-
temporary that the law against the carry
ing Of concealed weapons is an infringe
ment Of personal liberty and species OF
paternalism. We do not so regard 1t.
Pistol totng is menace to human life
ana the man who makes it "A practice,
while he may never use his weapon. has
murder in his heart. and is determined
TO DO bodily injury to a fellow-man.
should the provocation occur. Such
man. it seems TO us. is a nj subject for
government by injunction. lie is a dan
ger to society. and IL is much better that
the law should put its hand on him and
restrain him before he has had an oppor-
tunity to take life. rather than 20 wait
until the crime has been committed
and then punish him. An ounce o.
prevention is worth pound of cure
in all such cases. The end fully justihes
the means.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Change In Passenger Rates via Bay Line
James River Route.

on and after Monday. December 10Th,
Passenger Rates via Fay Line. James
River Route, will be as follows:
Richmond 10 Baltimore. one way......2.50
Richmond 10 Baltimore and return. 400
Richmond 20 Baltimore. second class. 80
Richmond 10 Old Point................., 80
Round Trip tickets will be limited 10
December 18th.
For state room reservation and other
Information. apply 10
H. " BOYKIN
General Agent, sec east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

a. c. Harmsworth, England's patron
OF Arctic exploration. has presented his
Arctic ship Windward to Mr.. Peary ana
will have her Overhaued and sent 10
America for use in his coming expedition.
The Louisville Presbytery has found
theh Rev. DR.. NJ. II. Houston guilty OF
heresy because of his views on sanctin-
cation lie was admonished to lay these
aside and conform 10 the views and prac
tees OF the Church, otherwise he VIII DC
suspended from the Church.
Another immense hotel is projected IN
New York. larger even than the Waldorf
Astoria. though possibly less magnificent
II is reported that a syndicate plans 10
build 4 hotel covering the entire DOCK
bounded by Madison and Park avenues,
Forty first and Forty-secOnd streets. ana
opposite the Grand Central station.
Durrant said In recent interview; /
will never be hanged. l know that heip
is coming once more. as II has always
come 10 me before III my eAttHitS' A"i'
statement has caused a revival or the
often-expressed opinion, that when salts
fed his last hope is gone. Durrant VIII
commit suicide. If possible.
A gas-heating plant is being put into
Grants tomb. not only for the comfort OF
the ten guards and the visiting public,
but also for tho preservation or the
structure The Grant Monument Asso-
citation is soon to appoint an official Gus
todian for the tomb.
Rev. Or. +. L. Stoddard. rector OF 81.
Johns Episcopal church. in Jersey City,
approves Of dancing, and has organised
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
G. Sc O. RAILWAY
Christmas Holiday Rates.

Holiday excursion tickets will be sold
between an stations o. G. and o. railway
on December p. p. a. p. 3d. 81 and Jan
nary /. limited TO January 4. at ONE
AND ONE-THIRD fare for the round
trip. SPECIAL LOW RATES TO NOR
FOLK AND LYNCHBURG.
College students presenting certificates
signed by principal or superintendent
OF institute may be sold on December IS
10 2ist in addition 10 above dates. with
final limit Of January 4th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
HE Ilnrs' Gnnd serNice.

Tho Richmond Daily Times IS giving
tho fullest reports Of the proceedings of
the Legislature or any paper that comes
to this office. Tho Times is great paper.
and is up-to-date in all thngs.-Gate
CITY Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

Regina Music Boxes tplay 300 tunes)
Washburn Guitars and Mandolins 'nnest
on oarth). Walter L. Moses & CO.. Mu-
steal Headquarters. 1905 Main street, OPP
pos!te postofiice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

The price Of The Times is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. or II paid
monthly. 80 cents per month, delivery within
the limits Of Richmond and Manchester.
Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
SANTA CLAUS ON THE RAMPAGE.

On the roof and down the chimney
Santa Claus now wcnds his way,
Laden with a box Of Hummer.
To distribute Christmas Day
Kelley & Dudley. Hummer soap Agents,
No. l0ll east Cary street New Phone
No. IA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
AEIEisNI lIiI.

An interesting rumor among the New
York politicians is that John 5. Wise will
ganization for the post OF United States
district attorney in that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Lilies Of the valley; Flowers aud Plants.

Lilies OF the Saiie}i fioN'is '"" i"''"'
The finest flowers for Christmas. order
now at lowest prices. Shipping orders a
specially. NJ A. Witty. 500 east Main
and 2l5 east Bread streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

suit was discarded. the black was donned.
and all parties were happy. That was
one way to remove stumbling blocks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

The Times is always indebted 70 IIie, ia
who favor II with society items s nnb
personals. but must urge 'nat az .hn
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Richmond Ry' and Electric 20

+, oNFEDERATE MusEuM9-iNN, am
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

From the Chicago Chronicle
a year ago the eleven-year-old son of
Oliver Canaday, farmer living near Lin
wood, Ind, was kicked over the right eye
by a mule. 1t destroyed the sight in that
eye. month ago. while working in a hay
loft, he got dust in his good eye and was
compelled to bandage it for some time.
During that time the blind eye seemed to
undergo change, and he was able to see
objects in a dark ROOM He finally was
able to see things in dark room as plainly
with his bad eye he was able to see
them in the light with his good but crippled
eye. He cannot, however, see anything
with the bad eye in light. The darker
room the more distinctly do things stand
out. Since he found what freak he pos
ecssc1 -. - ricI. side hc he's been edu-
eating IL end finds 1t rs.h... scc.,,-.m.. :.
be supplied with eyes for all occasions.
The eye that was injured is in appearance
as good the other, though the sight for
day use is entirely gene. These who have
given the strange case an examination
state that it Is without an equal in optical
| enigmas. 1t is thought that the same the
DRY will account for this as that which ac-
counts for man being able to see the
| stars when in the bottom of a deep well or
! hole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
A Curious Freak of Nature.
q the Philadelphia Record.


Gus Frisch, who lives near 37th and Mar
ket streets, is the owner of n curiosity for
which he has received many tempting Of
fers from museum managers, but which
he refuses to sell. About three months ago
Mr.. Frisch received from his brother, who
is a missionary in India, two eggs that
were joined together. A note accompany
ing them explained that they were pea
cock eggs and a great curiosity on ac-
count of their strange form. Now Mr..
Frisch has . friend in West Philadelphia
who is poultry farmer. and the idea
struck him to have the eggs Matched in an
incubator. In the course of month the
shells fell apart, and instead of two sep
arate birds stepping out, the pair came
forth Joined together by a thick band of
extreme care and careful feeding, the
strange pair were nursed through baby
hood, and are now beginning to get pin
feathers of various colors. Their odd APP
pearance exctes no end Of curiosity, and
they are interesting for another reason.
Jack, the right-hand bird, is very fond
OF Mr.. Frisch. while Ned, the other shows
an extreme aversion to his master When
Mr. Frisch returns home from work he
gives a shrill whistle. and then fight
ensues. Jack tugs toward his master,
while Ned pulls the opposite way. Things
are only settled by one or the other being
whipped, when the victor follows his in
clir.ation, dragging the vanquished bird
with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Not Like Apples in Michigan.


Nathan Horton blew into the waiting
1com at the union station yesterday after
noon. He staggered about like a ship under
had chin whiskers a carpet bag, a faded
umbrella and jag. He rounded a row of
seats successfully, but missed the exit 10
the platform and ran afoul of the fruit
stand. He grasped the railing around the
counter. unwound his badly tangled legs
ond swayed to and fro until he struck a
balance. He leered at the clerk for a mo-
ment and then began
''Whash apples wurth, sonny?"
Three for five, replied the clerk.
''Whash that? Three what fur five
which,"
Three appless for five cents"
''Um. Purity steep, amt they?'
"Oh, / don't know"
mo, l 'spect you don't. Never been on
farm. l reckon. Come up to Mich gan
an I'll give you few pinters. 1 got APP
pies to burn
Horton reached out and picked up one
of the apples. He separated one-fourth of
1t from the remainder with his teeth, and
munched it in silence for a full minute.
Purity good apple that, sonny. I've a
gosh darned notion to buy few. Ye
couldn't give me four for a nickelr'
Nope"
Say, how much is these white 'uns?"
-Four for five"
wal, I'll try one Of 'em. If like II
I'll buy nickel's WORTH
Before the clerk could interfere Horton
had slowed away half of the white apple
In his mouth. He was also endeayoriny
as well as he could under the circum.
stances to get hold of a large, luscious
pear which formed the apex of a pyramid
of the fruit The clerk called an officer
and Horton was escorted to No police
station, where he was locked up for SAT =
keeping AS he steadied himself by hold
ing to the wire netting in front Of the cap
tain's desk, he said:
Wei u! &C 6urned If it amt purity
hard fur a felier ter be put in the GALA
these city folks. When the city folks como
out ter my farm in Michigan, / list turr,
'em loose In the orchard an tell 'em to
help themselves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
FANCY SWIMMING A FAD.
In London This Season Ii Is Qufte
Go.

In London This Season Ii is Quite
Go.
From the Philadelphia Record
According to the London newspapers
fancy swimming is quite a fad in the me-
tropolis just now. Society patronized the
international contests at the Westminster
Baths and applauded the feat las well as the
feeD Ct Miss Alma Beaumont who walked
on the water with marked skill and super
aquatic grace At swimming entertain
ments, as a rule, says the Daily Graphic
the unlucky onlooker usually has to choose
between numbing headache in a crowded
gallery or the dangers of drenching by
the watersidc. The Bath Club, however
with its attendant luxuries. has changed
all that. and swimming entertainments are
now to be numbered among the fashionable
fixtures of the season. On Thursday last
ladies night" took place at the club
The program was not very different
from other displays of the kind, but the
comfortable conditions which surrounded
1t made II far more enjoyable. From
sporting point of view the most exciting
event OF the evening was the blacksmith
ming competition for the challenge shield
though this would have been more interest
Ing still but for the non-appearance of two
OF the best men entered for it-R. A. Craw-
shaw, the holder Of the shield, and G. Mar
tin, who holds the worlds record for 100
yards at this particular style OF swimming.
As 1t was the shield was carried OFF by
the champion Of Holland, j. ID. Bloemen
but only after splendid tussle with W. S.
Barnes of st. Saviour's s. c., who struggled
gamely to the end.
A graceful wind-up to the entertainment
was given with an exhibition OF fancy
swimming by Miss Ada Levin, the instruct
ress to lady members Of the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Army and Navy Notes.

At the request of the officers concerned
the following transfers have been made:
First Lieut.. John Baxter. jr., from the 9th
Infantry to the 9Th Infantry. Company f.:
First Lieut. Francis II. Schceffel, from the
9th Infantry to the 9th Infantry. Company
r.
Ihe leave CT absence granted irst Lieut.,
Thomas Connolly. LIST Infantry. is extended
six months on account of sickness.
Mai III. A Bartlett OF the United States
Marine Corps has been retired.
Lieut.. w. ID. Rose has been ordered to the
naval proving grounds. Indian Head
Chief Engineer j. r. Edwards has had his
unexpired leave revoked, and he is ordered
to the Lancaster.