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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Miller & Rhoads.

sermon was preached by the Rev Mr.. Nc
Lean
The inmates OF tho almshouse were de-
lighted with an Offering OF candy sent
to them by Mr.. Charles c. Alley Thanks
giving Day.
The Y. AE g. A. Is about 10 have a
chorus class organized. Mr.. Frank Stay.
ton Thompson, OF Richmond. will be thu
teacher.
AT the anniversary meeting OF tho
Brotherhood Of ~. Andrew on Sunday
night, at Grace Episcopal church. tho
address will be delivered by the Rev. Will
nam Meade Clarke. rector Of 81. James
church. Richmond.
PERSONAL
Dr. and Mrs. Briggs, OF Norfolk. spent
Thanksgiving In Petersburg. They were
the guests of Mrs. DR. Styl. who is
cousin Of Mrs. Briggs
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson. who nave been
living near Baltimore are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John T0Wncs on Sycamore
street. this city. Mr. Robinson has re-
Gently come 10 Petersburg 10 manage tho
iron works. and # Is probable that his
mother Will eventually make her homo
here also.
Miss Bessie yenable. who has been viz.
ting in Maryland several months. has re-
turned home.
Miss Florrie PEBBLES. or Norfolk. is visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs =. W. Arlington. on
High street this city.
Rev Moses -. H0gc. y. D. OF Rich.
mOnd was in the city last Tuesday
Last Tuesday afternoon Nr. David Dgn-
l0p and party 81 friends went On Mr..
DunloDs Yacht. Daisy" down James
river where they spent few DAYS duck
hunting oRIOLE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

lev had provided a programme attractive
ana varied. In the judges stand wnich
was gaily decorated with red and Whi,e
hunting were John Kerr Branch, NJ. VI.
Blacker and DIR. /. III. White. Dr. X. J..
Triton, C. ID. LanghOrnc and W. j. Car
ter served as starters OF the various
events. The first race for horses owned
bv farmers over whose land the club rides,
not 10 be ridden by members OF any Hunt
Club or professional riders, distance one
hair mile. had twelve starters and was
lively scramble from the beginning. II
went 10 r. r. Darracotts Emnea $, with
J. 4. WaltOn's Charlie second and L. 4.
IIolt's Minnie third.
Following this came the Deep Run Hunt
Club steeplechase. for hunters owned by
members of the club. Gentlemen riders.
Weight 1Cj pounds; tharoughbreds, 10
carry . pounds extra. Distance about two
and one-half miles. -Four 10 start; red
coats ana tan hats 10 be worn by riders.
First, plate, value. so. second plate
value. $50; third, plate, value, so; fourth,
plate. value, so.
There were eight starters and the win
ner turned up in MI T.. ID. Christans
chestnut mare Lady Lillian, by Niliul,
ridden by ~. c. Bcattie, Pamunkey sec
ond. Queen Nab third and Gamecock
Deep Run and Eolic were unplaced.
The third race for hacks and hunters
owned by members OF the Deep Run Hunt
club. distance half mile, gentlemen nd
ers. weight l5 pounds, thoroughbreds 10
carry twenty-five POUNDS extra. Four TO
start. Horses that have started al any
regular face-meeting barred. First plate
value S95. second plate value SIS In this
race H. G. Beattie won with the bay geld
ing MonteiTO by Duke OF MOntrOse, from
.IrH ~ ~
pounds. and Tate c.. finished second.
Miss Lee, Deerfoot, and Highhyer were
unplaccd.
The principal interest Of the day cen
tered in the steeDlechase, open to all
horses, gentlemen riders, distance about
2i. miles. weight 80 pounds four to Sart.
tirst plate. value. 500; second,
Mate. value. $50: third. plate, value
$50 Tho seven-year old bay geld
ing Princeton by NOltiguer from
stella. by Hunters Lexington. won
with his owner, Charles u. hurksmp up.
Jack Pot, "A ten-year-old gray gelding, by
imported, The Jacobite, from Dew Drop
ridden by his owner T.. ;. Croden' M
ishtne second and Brock with Lieiuten-
ant Shaw up, third time, 0ili-a' fl5ht-
ing Creek ana POca Were unpiaceo. Ihe
concluding event on the card, ddSh OF
one mile. First, plate, value, SO; second,
plate. value, $25; open TO all horses. fur
nishcd a winner in Alexander McDaniels
chestnut mare. Gold Bug, with L. y.
Doswelrs chestnut geding Mormon. sec
ond. Time i,4Sl-i Princeton, The Ouch
ess. and Tannager We're unplaced. As a
result of the fourth race or steeple chase
open 20 all horses al the Deep Run Hunt
Club meeting, match of $50 a side
was made between Princeton and Jack
POT and run off over the same track on
Tuesday AFTERNOON last. and won. handily
10 The latter In 3,0S. which was i've and
a ouartcg seconds faster than the time
n,ade on SATURDAY. From the time the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Kid Glove Special.

To wearers of Fine Kid Gloves
we have a word to say concerning
our "Beatrice" its made of the
finest French kid-iour large pearl
buttons or Fosters hook-single
and heavy stitching of both black
and self color-in all the leading
shades Of Tan, Russell, and Black
fitted at our counters by expert
httcrs-every pair thoroughly war
ranted-an exceptionally good
glove and positively worth from
SIS to S2--Be price it SI.5o a
pair.
Ladies' Two-Clasp Kid Gloves, strong
and well made. heavy stitching on the
back IN brown, tan, black and oN-Dlood'
slc.
Ladies' Tw5-Clasp Kid Gloves the most
popular Glove OF the season, both stylish
and durable. for general wear IN all OF
the most stylish shades Of brown, OK
blood tan, and black, 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
"The Always-Busy Store"
SOCIETY IN PETERSBURG.
COMBINED CHARITY IyD PEAS
URE TH1YRSGIVIYG WEEh.
A Thanksgiving German and Card Party
Among the Entertainments--The Wo-
mans Club Read About Greece.

PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. 27.-Special.-
Under the influence OF the Thanksgiving
season this week, Petersburgs society
people were more engrossed with enter
tainments for Sweet charity's sake"
than with social festivities
There were some few private entertain
mon,s, however, and one OF the most en-
joyable was Miss Leifer yenables second
card party last Wednesday afternoon.
This was given 20 the Afternoon Card
club. OF which Miss Vonable is a member,
the one given by her last week having
been given to the Night Club. Of which
she is also a member.
The prizes on Wednesday were an ar
tistic photograph frame, and beautiful
picture on glass. which were won BY Mss
Mary Zimmer and Miss Matte watson.
The Thanksgiving Ball. given BY the
pupils OF Mrs. Grymes' dancing class
last Thursday afternoon, was well al
tended. and the grace and ease with which
the little ones danced some Of the most
difficult dances won much applause IRON
the spectators.
THANKSGIVING GERMAN
4
night was quite success. and NUMBER
OF young society people came over from
Richmond 20 attend II.
An entertainment was given az the I.
NJ. &. A. last Friday afternoon for the
benefit Of the Ch.lds Cot Association.
The readers al the Woman'5 Club this
week were: Mrs. Hugh Jackson. who read
an article on Athens" Mrs. James Nc
Clevy. who read The Grecian Games
Mrs. oscar Bunting THE Origin OF
Greek Mythology" and Mrs. Han the
president. who read an interesting sketch
of several NEUROLOGICAL characters.
IN THB CHURCHES.
THANKSGIVING services were held In ~.
PauPs Episcopal church. Rev. Mr.. Derby
read the service. and the sermon was
preached by Rev. W. A. II. Goodwin. the
rector. Rev. oscar Bunting being prevent
ed by severe cold from taking part.
At 81. Johns Episcopal church services
appropriate 10 Thanksgiving were held at
night by the rector. Rev. w. A. r. Good
win.
Thanksgiving services were also held
al Tabb-Street Presbyterian church con-
duced by Rev. L. A. Mclean. an evangelist
OF East Hanover Preshytery. and the
pastor. Rev. j. w Rosebro. d. ID. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Handkerchief Sale.

Christmas sends the Kerchiefs
a Aging. Here's lot few weeks
ahead Of the regular line and
priced to sell quickly.
\ Largo Assortment OF ChndreTs Col
ored Bordcred Handkerchiefs. regular
&c. quality, to go at lc
Chldrens Colorod Bordercd Handker-
chiefs. very pretty designs, in all colors.
really worth &C.. to sell for Sc.
Ladies' Plain White Hemstitched Hand
kcrchicfs. very sheer, with lace edge,
our regular stock OF &c. goods, to so at &c.
Ladies Scauoped and Uomstitched En-
broidered Haudkcrchiefs, oil new par-
terms. that are really worth Sc, to go at
sc.
Ladies' Very sheer Scalloped and Hem
stitched Embroidered Handkcrchiefs.
very pretty and dainty designs, actually
worth Y lie. to sell for loc
Ladies Very Sheer Hcmstltchcd and
Scallopod Embroidered handkerchiefs. all
new patterns. O. regular lie. quality, for
Y lie.
s. Lot OF Ladies' Very Sheer Scalloped
Embroidered llandkerchiefs. all new and
dainty designs that usually sell for CSC.
10 90 az lie. :
Ladies' Very Sheer All-Linen Handker-
chiefs. with lace and insertion. also hem
stitched and scalloped embroidered hand
korcbicfs, that really were 39c., for sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Silks-NeW.

Plaids and Stripes-hurry-up
orders just in. Exceptionally
good values for to-morrow's COM
ers. Full lines of Plain and Bro
cade Blacks, and Chsngea5le Taf-
fetas.
2-inch Figured Changeable Taffeta
silk in beautiful colors and handsome
designs, regular 75c. ones for see.
ol-lnch Handsome Plaid Taffeta silk.
extra weight and very beautiful colors'
regular $i.lO silks for sjc. yard
H-inch Extra Heavy Roman Striped
Taneta, these are beauties and excellent
values, richly worth yl.25, our price N.O
yard.
2l-inch Plain Black Taneta. this silk
is unusually heavy and is positively the
best thing ever sold for the price, regu-
lar l.25 quality. Soc. yard.
2O-inch Changeable Tanetas. the very
nopular silks for dress Innings. skirts,
ETC.. regular Soc. number for &c. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
LOWER

LADIES JACKETS. Of Extra-FInc Ca
Diet Blue Kerscy. beautifully braided. very
stylish. right uD-tO-date. a regular $50
garment. heavy satin lined. our low
price. SIS
Ladies' Green Kersey Blouse Jackets,
handsomely braided front, back and
sleeves. regular price S23. Our special
price SO
Ladies Light Tan Kersey Jackets here
is AN extraordinary good jacket bargain.
silk tafeta lined. perfect fitting, regular
price SIS Your pick at So
Ladies Zine Black Kersey jackets. taf-
feta SILK face high neck. also the new
coat nv front. regular SIS quality. our
low price. $40.
PLUS CAPES Of Extra Fine quality
Plush. handsomely beaded and braided.
Thihct far trimmed around collar and
front regular 81 quality. Our low price,
k1geS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Dress Goods-New.

Fresh invoices Of Dress Goods
daily shipments during the past
week. The seasons very best
goods at Richmond's very lowest
prices.
50-inch Kersey Cloth. in all the new and
stylish colors, regular 81 goods; our price,
Sjc. yard.
40-inch Poplins, this IS one Of the new
wcavcs and extremely popular, regular
csc. quality 75c. yard.
3G-inch All-Wool French Serge. in black
and an colors this goods cannot be
matched anywhere for the same price,
regular 5Jc. quality, our price Poe. yard.
3s-inch weaves Of high-class Novelties.
IN large variety Of colors and patterns.
sold everywhere at &C.,, our price 39c.
yard.
40-inch Plaid Popllns. BY n fortunate
purchase we are enabled 10 offer you a
magnificent goods in the most beautiful
colors; this goods is positively worth $l.15
10 Sl25 % yard. our price, SJc. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Linen Sale.

A half dozen items that tell the
price story Of the stock-money'
savers, every one.
Twillcd Crash. rs inches wide. blue hor-
ders, really worth 5c 10 go for lie.
l1-mch Checked Crash-colors blue
and white. red. blue and white-really
worth lc.. TO 30 for SC.
Turkey-rod Damask Is inches wide, fast
colors, good styles, really worth &c., to
80 for pc.
Turkey-red Covers. yards long. good
quality. fast colors. -eally worth 81, TO
so for S5c.
Fringed Doylies. - inches square, colors
red and white. blue and white. really
worth 5gc.. 10 80 for iJc.
Half-Bleached Damask Linen, 70 inches
wide. fine quality. new designs, really
worth see, 20 90 for soc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
"The Aways-Busy Store" Miller & Rhoads.

Maggie Walker daughter Of Red Eye,
by Boston. Maggie Walker was never
trained. but possessed extraordinary en-
durance and was noted for cross-country
work and for foX-hunting. She was own
ed by Dr. a. g. Taylor and ridden during
the war by General Fitz Lee.
Bitten. Robert Bradleys iron horse"
now in the stud OF Messrs. II. &. and
II. VI. Bcattie. near this city, has taken
on flesh and developed into very hand
some specimen Of the thoroughbred. the
famous son Of Blazes and Germania was
a crack race horse during his turf career
and won tens Of thousands Of dollars for
his owner. who refused an offer Of $1,000
for tho brown stallion. Later on. after
Bitten broke down and was thrown
out OF training. one OF Blr. Bradleys
friends questioned his lack Of wisdom
in not accepting the offer. 10 which the
Virginia turfman> who has notions and
methods peculiarly his own, replied: "Ah.
well. / win $1,000 with the horse afterward
and had him left and / feel pretty well
satisfied
DR.. Joseph A. White and Mr. N. IT,
Garnett served as patrol judges At the
Deep Run Hunt Club race meeting The
latter rode the big bag geldlng Darick.
the fve-year-0ld thoroughbred son Of i'm
ported Darebin and Trade Dollar, by
Norfolk.
The ten-year-old brown horse. Major
Tom bv Eolus. from Scotia, by Waverly
recently won race. He was bred by W.
G. Hardy. Norfolk. Va. owner OF Cerise
and breeder Of her great son, the wonder
full Morelo. now dead.
AR :. Russell Smith. Of the Idlewlld
stock Farm. Culpeper, Va. has AT the
head of his stud the bay horse Palinurus
thoroughbred son Of imported Glenelg
ana Crownlet daughter Of imported Aus
tralian Bred 10 general purpose mares
palinurus has sired quite a number Of
handsome harness horses and hunters,
which have been taken North and sold for
good prices.
NTr Z. $. Craven. Of the Greenwood
Farm. in Albemarle county, took six hun.
,ers 10 Boston this fall and disposed Of
Them al an average Of $50 each, and
could have sold three times the number
The highest price realized was 500.
A late issue Of the American Horse
breeder has the following TO say about
sboeing horses to prevent forging: Dur
sr, arecent call the veteran trainer
tsos.er :. Palmer remarked 10 Us that he
has discovered a new way OF shoeing
horses TO prevent forging which has
nrovsd very effective. lie reverses the
front shoe. which is made plain and with
o,, calks. so that what was intended
for the toe of the shoe covers the heel
This leaves 4 space at the toe Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Mems Winter Gloves.

We have AZ different styles of
Mems Winter Gloves-it's a wide
range to pick from, and EASY
PRICEDl
Mems Genuine Scotch Wool Gloves,
plain and fancy Colors-25c. pair.
Mems Extra-Heavy Scotch Wool Gloves
fancy colors, SOC. pair.
Mems Extra-Grade Fancy Stripe Hand
Knit Gloves; SOC. yair
Mems Extra-Heavy Astrachan Gloves,
feeced. Kid Palms, Black and Brown;
SOC. pair
Mems fine Astrachan Gloves, fieeced,
fur TOP, 75c. pair.
Mems Heavy Leather Gloves, unlined;
Csc. pair.
Mems Heavy Leather Gloves, unlined,
OH Tan; soc. pair.
Mems Plain DOG Skin Gloves. fleece
lined. IN nu the new shades Of Tan; zoe.
pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

front foot which is not covered with
iron. lie has tried this method In num-
Der Of cases, and II has never failed 10
remedy the disagreeable habit In the
last case that he tried he had a neat
bar shoe made TO ne the foot. then cut
ont the iron at the toe. so as 10 leave
an open space as large as the space in
the heel OF an ordinary Shoe
Moesrs. William Ellis and John Dunn,
directors Of the speed department. Of the
East Carolina Fish, oyster. Game and
Industrial Association. New Berne. n. c..
are well known and substantial citizens
Of that place. Mr.. Ellis IS mayor Of the
town and Mr. Dunn is large landowner
and successful business man. The elev-
enth annual fair Of the association will
take place at New Berne and the dates
chosen are February 18th, March lst 3D.
Ord and fth, 1898. Secretary George Green
Of the Association writes that the PROS
pect for a good exhibit is very bright
and the number OF entries to the races
are more than likely TO exceed those Of
previous years. The association offers
5000 in purses for trOtters, runners and
PAGERS. and reserves an extra thousand
dollars for specials.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Parker, Jr., Is driving the
brown stallion ToOdles, Jr., on the road
and the brown son OF Odin Bell. though
foaIed in 1850 Is well preserved and Wig
orous and able 20 draw weight and brush
fast Toodes. Jr.'s dam was Kate Flight
by Red Hawk, son Of Red Eye. by Boston.
From Young Nelly Woods. by Romney,
thoroughbred son OF CurIes, he sired
Nelly D., 2:lS II. and from Primrose.
by Hetzels Hambletonisn, and she out OF
Nelson, by Brennan, thoroughbred sen u
Orion. came HIS other game daughter,
Miss Thompson, 2.20 -.
Mr.. j. W. Farrar. Winston. n. C., has
a likely prospect for speed in the two
year-Old roam FLY Jayberta. by Jay Bird
dam by Florida. She was broken to har-
ness last May and in July trotted a mile
over the track az Lexington, Ky, in
1886 IL. Mr.. Farrar looks for Jayberta
TO beat 2:20, handiiy, in lSSs.
Mr.. Joseph Bryan has a twO-year-old
FLY az Laburnum that stands Is hands
high. She is a rich brown IN color and
hv Robert Ransom. 200 81. from Lady
Bell OF Manchester and out OF Kitsy.
by T. L. v, son OF Mambrino Patchen.
BROAD ROCK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

2-quart Saucepan. rctinned bottom' long
handle, here for Sc.
S-quart Saucepan. same as above loc'
i-quart Saucepan, l2c.
1-quart MIX Cooler. brass bail, heaVy
polished tin. Zoe.
4-quart Milk Cooler. 1Sc.
Large Steel Frying Pan. cheap at Csc.
sold here for l5c.
50 Coal Vase heavily Japanned, decorated
brass handles, 10 be closed out at sl.N.
s. oil Stove. brass trimming. TO be sold
here for So ~.
25c. Brooms, 4 times sewed. best West
ern corn. here this week for lSc.
13-inch Round Nickel Waiter, for 2Sc.
Solid Nickel Waiter li-inch, octaSon
shape. right value l5c:. sold here for SOC
l6-inch Square Nickel Waiter. highly
polished. RANT price 81. our price &C.
Child's Nickel Tray. with sceneries. pat
ent spring. for 25c.
Large Hall Lamp. colors, ruby, pink,
and etched glooes. for sl.25 complete.
Glass Water Set, contains u gallon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

Plush Cape, handsomely braided, proper
length, Thibet fur trimmed around collar
and front. regular $3.50 quality. Our
price. SOS.
SILK WAISTS. Ladies Fine Quality
Changeable Taneta SILK Shirt Waists,
lined throughout. pleated front and back.
also fun assortment of black taffcta, reg
ular s. quality our price S4.Hs
Fancy Scotch Plaid SILK Waist, lined,
white. detached collar, very swell, regular
s. 30 quality. Special sale price 5000.
SEPARATE SKIRTS. extra heavy
oualtv Plain Satin Duchesse, lined
throughout. we guarantee perfect tt;
regular SO quality. our special price,
SlOJS.
Fine Quality MORE Velour Skirt, fancy
lined. fun width, regular SlO.0s quality.
Our price. 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Miller & Rhoads.
HORSES AND H0RSEMEN
rHE DEEl RUY HUNT cLUE'S AZ
NT4L F1LL RdCE NETTING
II Furnishes Zine sport and is Wen rat
ronized--backpot Defeats princeton J"
Match Race--Other Items

4 rare autumn afternoon, with cloud
lass skies and balmy sunshine, was that
~ saturday the 20th instant. an idoal day
for the third annual race meeting o. tlo
Non nrn Hunt club and about three
tto,esrd persons. comprising not only
,.nresentative citizens and others, but
,..faf,b beautv and fashion. gathered on
H. Grounds Of the club 10 witness the
.,,,r,,o,oo consisting Of FIVE events, Grn
80 mn. Richmond. Fredericksburg ana
,1c,.,,,c Rauroad ran special trains ir1m
80. ctetion 10 the western terminus OF
tbe Grounds. while the Richmond Halfway
ana Electric Company had cars lui-'"'s
srom First and Broad streets lhiousn
parton Heights 10 the a. /. m, i sar,,'5
-, where passengers were itahsi'lloe
mem 49, ,srs running to the grand-stand
on the east .,.,.. - the cl,ib have
-, h.id "a Chantiily on the Broad
80 ne former home OF Mt. :. -. i1ei.u-
t, s,st master Of hounds or the S.uo
"a Mo now lives I'm England put INC
Gnu - AZ Tar more desirable ana tN-
~. ,-or,ion Of each race coulo pe seen
-, ,he erand-stand. wheiher on ~ -
-. 80, tho steeplechase course
60 the races of the olun were i.eo -
the puhlic but on TINS oo.".,'" - vet
ffffg cents WAS ffai 80 - ........
.,. attendance was larger th"h o" S0''0
previous occasions. .,.s. A. cnite
The mile track on the sioNl.us -
a GOOD one and can be made iast uy 1'o
~er sradlng aud hning. which VIII ne s uote
pc =, an sarly date. ds only by extra eno,'s
S,a Inc committee In charge he1uen ~
Ntr Is. y. d. Myers Jr, get II reauy pa
time FOR this meeting. Al 2;SV NJ, tpo
honr set for the first race 10 ne 'allee'
80. scene was inspiridog, the s'"hu
s,snd comfortably flied, was onlvehe9
So music from the First Regiment Banu'
.s,,,e vehicles OF various descriptions ms
"a ,6e quarter stretch for quarter OF
liz reaching nearly 20 the clubhouse,
1rsn large silken nag bearing the name OF
~ cI,,b An red and white. proudly wav-
Wy, s,op the top Of ninety foot pole IN
~ ofabe clubhouse could be seen far
"a vide and even in the distance sug-
800 scenes Of life. activity and tnts
o. p,r,estdent Or Joseph A. White. Urea
.nYer william Reuger and Secretary j.
{ rrtne wero untiring In their efforts
- ,hinps In readiness for the meeting.
,ssiie Inc race committee made up u J.
r Anderson. r. "A. Savage, A. ". Chris
u.n, yr., II. c. Beattie snd W. NJ Leath-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Domestic Sale.

Hints. Only a few items, but
they reflect the pricing of the
stock. Bargains.
Unbleaohed Cotton. short lengths.
eavy round thread. good width, really
worth Sc, 10 go for i-sc.
1914 Bleached sheeting. heavy round
thread. no dressing really worth i7c., ia
80 for Il lie.
Unbleached Cotton. full yard wide,
heavy even thread. really worth sc, 20 go
for 7-Sc.
New silk Finish Taffeta. fast black.
good width. beautifully watered, really
worth Sc, 20 90 for DC.
Fast Black silesla, So inches wide very
heavy. really worth II l-2c., 20 90 fos
i0c.
Figured Black Back Slcsia. 50 inches
wide. good weight. new styles, really
worth u l-2c., TO 80 for Zoe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

Russell Sage began as a boy Of ths
most humble description. He WIS not
even an Office boy. for his first work
was done in the grocery establishment or
iis brother IN TROY where AZ the aRe
when other youngsters were putting on
handsome knickcrbOckers. and dreaming
Of their first starched shirts Young Rus-
sel was measuring out molasses and tax
Ing orders In small book from door TO
oonr 'frerw' rf3 Poo carried the grocery
basket around. and II In those days there
were dreams OF future wealth, the ;all.
quiet Thin, lad gave no signs OF MS N
nermost thought. "Ruf I never gave up
the idea OF being a rich man. be says.