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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

The residue OF City Taxes for 1877 -
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE az this ONCE;
Five per cent. added TO bills not hall
Maid in June, 5 per lent. will be added 10
half bills not paid by end OF the year.
Interest at 8 per cent. also attaches 70
All tax-bilis as soon as reported delin-
Quent,
Every male q years OF age. and every
nerson keeping house or doing business
In the city Is assessed for persoAal.taxes.
and those who nave not paid any city
taxes during the year will please call ana
settle. so as to avoid being posted as de-
linquent. ,~p
GRADING, PAVING. PIPE. AM
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS are sisp
S,,e ana viii have 10 be declared deiin-
auent IL not paid on or before end OF the
OFFICE OPEN UNTIL so NJ,
r. w. CuNNINGHAM.
Do Slim Collector OF City Taxes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21
The Thrifty Explorer.
Chicago Post.)

"Do you know why it is that so many
explorers seek the Arctic and so rev the
Antarctic regions?'
well, / think l could make a pretty
good guess"
"Why?"
1.-THE Arctic regions are not quite so
far away from the headquarters OF the
managers of the lecture bureaus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

Pardee Hall, the main building OK L~-
fayette College. Pennsylvania. was for
a second time practically destroyed by
IRE Saturday night. 1t will be promptly
rebuilt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21
No LOng-FeIt Want.

Chicago Evening News.)
Mrs. Maiden: What are you going u
give your husband for Christmas?
Mrs. Atkins: Really. l don't know wna'
TO give him. I've been looking through
the house this morning, and L can't thlhk
of a thing we need in the way OF furni-
ture or decorations that is within our
rnnnng
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

1t appears that Aranguren was exc
cuted along with Ruiz. the Blanco envoy,
by order Of Rodriguez. He was too much
disposed to listen to the Spanish over
lures for surrender.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

st. Louis had another costly confiagra-
ton Sunday morning. The Mermod u
Jaccard retail jewelry-store, one of the
largest establishments of its kind in the
world, was burned, and a quarter OF a
million dollars worth of gems and works
of art is buried in the ruins
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

"Postmaster-Gener Gary declares he
is not a candidate for election as United
states Senator from Maryland to sue
oeed Senator German" That Is, OF
course. we suppose. unless he can get
elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21
poe.n,t Work Both Ways.

Chicago Record)
after all, a Christmas present has no
real value except as a token Oh love or
remembrance"
.sWell. it's all right to feel that way
about what you get; but you don't dare
20 out and buy gifts on that principle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

Secretary Alger has adopted a new
color for all army tentage, leggins, and
canvas clothing generally. 1t is reported
and that color is gray. Has the q. A.
r. heard OF this?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

Thomas Edison, Jr., Is being called
upon to prove his allegation thai he can
photograph thought. 1t won't be the
easiest thing in the world for him 10
and a subject with real thought to ope-
rate upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

Boston Traveller.)

"Did you ever notice the queer. rotary
gesture Mr.. Chllkoot always makes when
his wife rings for the butlerg'
Eyes; you see. he used TO be a motor
man before he went to Klondike."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREEI
pHARMACY. SIG EAST BkOAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. l2~ HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

SERIOUS trouble Is threate Y between
Sweden ard Norway" There have been
difficult mountains between them always.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

poso,u;ions Of respect 70 deceaseu
members passed by socie,les' ars
lions. associations, or other oFsani
lions win be charged for as advertising
.-astar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

Russia's "winter' in Port Arthur VIII
probably turn out TO be a pretty long
season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

An letters recommending Candidates
o. omce must be paid for to insure their
.,huca,,on. This is a long standing ru'e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21
sTOCKHOLDERs' MEETING.

A meeting of the STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE UNDERWOOD STEMMING-MA-
CHINE COMPANY Is called. to be held
in Richmond, Va, at the office or the
company, on JANUARY 3. 1898, at u
O'Clock noon.
BY order OF the President.
DO 17-td ]. j. HICKOK, Secretary.
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ADVERTISING RATES.
u.YE INCH OR LESS.

Wanted situation, payable IN au- o.
vance C5 words or ess)..." "a.
Ahovs rates are for "every day. or
..r,,.ements running consecutiveiy'
nsaS,ns notices in reading-matter type
~..s or less. 81: in nonpariel' ieaoeu'
Ave lines or less. Is cents
Card OF rates for more space iu'h''
IN application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

Planters National Bank,
Richmond, Va, December 10, 1891.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
the stockholders OF this bank will be
held at its building on TUESDAY, jan
uary IL, 1898, at II M. o'clock.
RICHARD II. SMITH,
de 1+-Tu. W&Thi3t Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

An letters and kilograms must De su-
80 % THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications viii not DO
-n.orrad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21
I. H s;o I'd? St.
WE INVITE YOU ALL TO OUR GREAT SALE
Holiday and HOuSefurniShingS

Read carefully all about our prices. You may think nothing can
astonish vou-these prices Will.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
or THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
DfsPATCH COMPANY will be held al
their office on TUESDAY, the 18th day oi
IL nnary. 1895, at II o'clock NJ.
III. THEODORE ELLYSON,
40 1a-td Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-21
CITY TAXES.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Once Collector City Taxes,
Room Z. First Floor. City Hall 4
Richmond. Va. December /. 1897.
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7
BLACK TENDERS AND FIRE SETS
(de 1iITu2O
MEETINGs.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an election
for directors OF the Rosney iron ano
H. hv-Iaws OF said company, will be held
az the office OF said company, at Rosney
Rnckingham county, Va, on MONDAY
the 10th day OF January. A. D.. 1888, De
tween the hours Of 9 and 3 o'clock =. NJ.
CHARLES L. REIFSNIDER.
10 O1-TrR-Efd SecrcthTy'
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
WAYFAR Err S NOTE BOOK
Things, Pleasant and Unpleas-
ant, Caught on the Way.
sKITs ON PERSONS AND THINGS
IF YOU READ THEM BEFORE SUP
PER THEY WILL AID YOUR d.
GESTION, BUT THERE Is MOTH
ING PUT IN THEM TO LULL YOU
TO SLEEP.
HE WAs A FINANcIER.

Men who have a craving for drink
and neither money nor credit to use
in satisfying it often have their wits
sharpened to a fine point in the art of
getting a nickel, a dime or q quarter
A local business man tells how an un-
fortunate friend of his made a sharp
financial turn on him. He entered his
Office and said
"Old man, can't you give me enough
money to get something to eat? l
haven't had a bite for two days past.
Knowing the mans weakness and yet
not wishing him to go hungry, the BUS
mess man took him over to a restau-
rant near by.
Now / don't want these people to
know that l am paying for what you
eat" he said, so take this quarter.
I'll sit at the table with you until you
are through"
They entered and took seats at a
table. The waitress came and asked
what they would have. She was told
by the business man that he desired
nothing, but that his friend did.
What shall bring your" she said,
turning to the man who had not had
a bite for two days.
You can bring me a cup OF coffee, ="
he said.
"And what else?" asked his friend
and benefactor.
Not a thing, old man. The fact is,
that my stomach is in such a condi-
tion that l couldn't eat anything if my
life depended on it. I'm much Obliged
to you, just the same"
Have a sandwich or piece OF pie, %
insisted the man who had furnished
the quarter.
Nothing but the coffee, old man;
nothing but the coffee"
He drank that, put the twenty cents
change in his pocket, and when they
separated outside the business man
was conscious that, with all of his pre-
caution, he had furnished his unfor-
tunate friend with enough money, if
iudiciously expended, to give him a
drunk
Evening journal., 1897-12-17

blow a horn. When out OF the gross
earnings of the band the expenses of
rent, heat, light, uniforms, music and
the many other incidental expenses are
deducted, it leaves very little for the
players, and out of that little they
must deduct the time spent in prac-
tice and the wear and tear upon shoe
leather on the march. Orchestral
work pays better now, especially If the
orchestra is small and has a desirable
class of patrons. If / had applied to
other work the time / have spent In
the band hall in years gone by / would
have been better off in pocket. OF
course, it has its social and educational
features, but man can get them just
as well elsewhere and be making con-
siderably more money at the same
time"
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
STITCH STITCH
STlTCHl

courting death When her work comes
hard, and makes her nervous frctiul and
Respondent, and she has stitches III the
side, pains in the back or abdomen, and
headaches, she lay be certain that some
thing Is radically wrong.
A local doctor, with a limited field Of OBJ
servation and experience will probably say
that the fault Is in the stomach, liver or
heart Generally he Is wrong The fault
is probably in the delicate and important
organs that really constitute womanhood.
They are weak or diseased. II such Is the
case, only q doctor of known reputation and
wide experience should be consulted. A
letter TO Dr. r. Y. Pierce, for thirty years
chief consulting physician to the invalds'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, al Buffalo,
N. Y, will secure the free advice of prob
ably the most eminent specialist in these
diseases in the world. DR.. pierce's Favor
itc Prescription has been used with success
by tens of thousands of invalid women.
Over 10000 have acknowledged its merits
over their signatures. IL promptly cures
all weakness and disease Of the organs dis
tinctly feminine. All medicine dealers
81 have been great sufferer from female dis
cases. writes Mrs c. &. Clark, Of New Rome,
Floyd Co., Ga. " was confined 10 my bed three
years, and not able 20 sit IN my chair but very
little. got one of your pamphlets and read Il
aud sent and got three bottles Of Dr. perce's Pa.
vorite Prescription. ] took the medicine and re.
| ccivcd so much benefit from those three bottles
/ that / was induced TO take more i therefore
sent and got nine bottles. took them and they
| completely cured me-"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure bill
iousness and constipation. One q dose
| They never gripe.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
DOGS PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Owners of nice dogs who are afraid
that they will be stolen by some un-
principled scamp should so to the
Court House and have them registered
in the office of the clerk Of the peace.
While the charge is but 81, it makes a
dog a mans personal property in the
eyes Of the law, and the scamp who
steals it renders himself just as liable
to conviction and punishment as
though he had stolen a sheep, a COW,
or any other of the owners personal
possessions. This is a quality which
the city tax does not convey
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
FRoM FEEs no sALARIEs.

At present all Of the officers at the
Court House, with the exception of
two, receive fees in lieu of salaries.
But the new Constitution and the leg
islation following twill probably change
all that at time in the near future,
and then everyone but the sheriff will
receive a stipulated salary and the fees
will be paid into the county treasury.
But this will not come until after the
expiration of the term of the present
incumbent. How much worse this
will be for the officeholders who
come after them and how much
better for the county it will prove will
depend upon the General Assembly. for
upon 1t viii devolve The work of fixing
the salaries or of leaving things as
they are. Under the present system
the officers pay for their clerical assist
ance out Of what they receive by way
of fees, and when the matter of the wis
dom of substituting salaries for fees
comes up the Assembly will have to
take this fact into consideration and
provide for the compensation not only
of the officers but also of their clerks
The terms of the prothonotary, clerk
Of the peace, register of wills,
l
Chancery and clerk of the Orphans
Court will he four years. and they Will
be elected by the people instead of APP
pointed by the governor. The question
is frequently asked when the present
county officers will make way for
those elected. Section z of the sched-
ule of the new Constitution makes the
! following provision: "All persons elect
/ al D. Al
Constitution shall take effect, to state
or county offices made elective by this
amended Constitution, whose terms will
expire before the first Tuesday in
January, in the year 1899, shall hold
their respective offices until the said
last mentioned day; and all persons
elected or appointed as aforesaid to
such offices, whose terms will expire
between the said first Tuesday IN Janu-
airy, in the year 1899 and the first
Tuesday in January in the year 1901,
shall hold their respective offices until
the said last mentioned day; and all
persons elected or appointed as afore-
J said to such offices, whose terms will
expire between the said first Tuesday in
January in the year 1901 and the first
Tuesday in January, in the year 1908,
shall hold their respective offices until
the said last mentioned day; and the
successors Of such persons shall be
elected at the general election next be-
fore the expiration OF the terms as here
by extended" This provision does not
apply to the auditor of accounts, state
treasurer and insurance commissioner,
who shall be elected at the general
election next preceding the expiration
of the several terms of Office, and the
persons so elected shall enter upon the
duties Of their respective offices on the
first Tuesday in January following
their election. Those officers whose
terms of Office are extended by this
/ section shall renew their official obli-
cations upon the expiration of their
present terms.
1t will be seen by this that there is
liberal allowance Of time made for the
present incumbents.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17

ITCHING, BURNING. SKIN DIS
EASES CURED FOR THTRTY-FIVE
CENTS.-Dr. Agnew's Ointment re-
lieyes in one day and cures letter, Salt
'Rheum, Scald Head, Eczema, Barber's
Itch, Ulcers, Blotches and all eruptions
Of the skin. 1t is soothing and quieting
and acts like. magic in the cure of all
baby humorf 35c.-79 Sold by Mil
Ter Drug Company. 4O2 Market street;
N. B. Danforth, Market and Second
streets.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
COMMENCEMENT EXERCsEs.

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
The Friends School will hold its
commencement exercises on Wednes-
day next. The program follows. Our
Debt to Greece" Arthur s. Cookman;
"The Olympic Games" George M.
steele: "The Swedes on the Delaware, ,"
Mary A. Jones; rs the Disarmament OF
Europe Desirable?' affirmative, VIII
liam w. Pusey, 2nd; negative, Lea p.
Warner; "Our Trade With South
American States" Reuben Satterth-
waite, Jr; Colonel Newcome." Edith
w. Lobdell; South Africa and It's Fu-
ture,' Alfred II. Gawthrop; presenta-
tion of diplomas; address to class, LIN
coin Hully. PHI. ID.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
DnEs NOT PAY NOW

There was a time when it paid fell
low to belong to brass band, but Il
has passed and gone" This was re-
mark which the Wayfarer heard drop
ped by one of the most prominent band
men in Wilmington. Prices have beer
cut and beaten down until really it does
not pay a man, in a pecuniary sense, tC
Evening journal., 1897-12-17

Emma l.. Clayton, widow Of Reece
p. Clayton. late Of Company N, 18TH
Pennsylvania Volunteers, has obtained
a pension Of S12 a month from October
10. 1896.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COM
PANY WILL ISSUE CLERICAL OR
DERS FOR 1898.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany announces that the issue of cleri-
cal orders will be continued for 1895
on the same lines as in effect at pres.
ent.
Application blanks may be obtained
Of ticket agents, and same should
reach the General Office by December
20, so that orders may be mailed De-
cember 81 to clergymen entitled to re-
ceiye them. Orders viii be issued only
on individual application Of clergymen
to be made on blanks furnished by the
company and certified to by one of its
agents.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY
GOODSt

Ross. 210 Market street. Prices guar
anteed the lowest. Elegant and useful
Christmas gifts are Umbrellas. Silk
Handkerchiefs, Kid Gloves, Neclxwear.
Suspenders Sweaters, Plush Caps and
Furs. Largest stock and best assort-
ments in the city. Call and inspect our
new goods.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17

Our Mems Box-Calf, Russia and
Enamel Hand-sewed Shoes at SO are
unequaled. NJ. MONAGHAN.
S. w. Cor. 4th and Madison Sis.
We give trading stamps.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
NEW MAN FOR PRESIDENT.

The other day a little boy approach
ed his mother with newspaper in his
hand and said:
"Oh, mamma, we are going to have a
new president in place of Mr.. McKin-
ley"
"I guess not" she said
Yes we are, for the paper says so, j"
was the reply.
Let me see it" commanded the mo-
ther, who wondered when her little
son could have drifted into national
politics.
It was Philadelphia paper which
he held in his hand. He pointed out a
big headline and spelled over the
words, Sympathy for President"
There, l told you SO, mamma" said
the triumphant youngster. But It took
all of the point off his fun when
mamma told her boy that the line had
reference to the sympathy of the coun-
try being extended to the president.
who had just lost his mother.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
SELLING OUT
The entire stock Of
Boots, Shoes, RubberS.

Ladies can save from IS to
so per cent. by buying their
Slippers, Shoes and Rubbers
from us
Boys Slippers reduced from
75c to 4oc
Another LOT reduced from
ST. to 73c
Still another lot reduced
from ST. IS to 7oc.
Mems Slippers from ST. to
6oc
Baby Shoes reduced from
75c and CSC to SOC.
Another lot aIc.
Mems fine Dongola Nullih-
ers, SLoo, worth $3.50
All our Boys shoes reduced.
Those that formerly sold for
$3.50, now going at SI25;
those that sold for ST. IS, now
ST.
Come and examine our
goods before purchasing else
where
Evening journal., 1897-12-17

New Pianos, from Sc per month, at
Dearborn's, $40 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17

We are
o IF e ri n G
great induce
m e n S TO
curtain buy
ers and have
them in lace
and heavy
goods from
soc 10 $25
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
Handkerchiefs.

Our Hand
kerchief dis
play is being
much ADMIR-
ed The prices
are very low,
making these
popular gift
things have a
large sale. T.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
Combination Desks ?

A useful and elegant gift
would be one of our hand
some Writing Desks and
Tables combined in one piece.
They are quartered oak and
mahogany finish, very COM
pletely fitted up for either
desk or table. $1,000.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17

VIM. B. SHARP & CO.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
VIM. B. SHARP
S1 GO.
Fourth and Market Sis
Our store will be open even
ings until Christmas.

Our Upholstery Depart
meat p esenis many beautiful
things very adaptable for holi-
day thoughts
Down Pillows
are useful, ornamental and
resiful. We have them in a
great variety, both covered
and in white
1S-inch, SOC.
20-inch, S5c.
22-inch, S1.00
24-inch, S1.25.
Those that are covered are
made TO our own order and
selection in French Saline and
cretonne for 75c. each, and
with Persian silks, $I75 and
So.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
Carpets.

You will save money by
selecting your Carpets now.
The new spring Brussels at
soc are very pretty.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17

per par. When any room in
your house or your frien 4 S
can be so much beautihed for
so little money why hesitate?
Rugs.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
DAVY SAYS NOTHING AT A1I

On "Brier Bush HILL" a slight ele-
yation on the banks Of the Murderkin
river at F'rederica. there is a lonely
grave. The headstone tells the simple
story that the person who has slum-
bered there since 1860, or sixteen years
before the framing of the Declaration
OF independence, is David Leach. His
tory states that he left his Maryland
home over quarter of a century before
his death and settled on the banks of
the Murderkill, having acquired con-
siderable land there At that time
Frederica was not dreamed of, and
even Johnny Cake Landing, the origi-
nal name of the town, was a thing of
the dim future.
For many years fathers and mothers
of Frederick have used poor David
Leach's grave as a sort of bugaboo for
their children. They tell them that if
they will go to the grave and call:
'Davy Leach, what made you dep
he will say nothing at all To a grown
person the point Of the joke is plainly
apparent, for it is quite natural for a
dead man to say nothing at all in an
swer to q question. But the children
always imagine that Nothing at all''
is what Davy really articulates, and
the joke has passed down from genera
ton to generation and will continue ia
do so for many years to come.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
HE Has sTOPPED IT NOW.

1t was on a street car. Every seat
was taken and several men were
standing swinging from the straps to
the motion Of the car. AT Eighth and
Market streets the car stopped and
seven or eight women entered.
Il would cheerfully give up my seat
under ordinary circumstances" re-
marked a man to the Wayfarer. "but
this is one of the instances in which /
invariably draw the line When a
woman pushes her way into a crowded
car she deserves to stand. Her action
is prompted by the full knowledge that
some tired man, who has mistaken no.
tions about his duty to the gentler sex,
will give her his seat and take to the
straps. Earlier in life / did the same
thing but after fully considering the
matter l have stopped it, merely break
ing my rule for gray hairs, iniirmities
and motherhood. Women have looked
at me as though they would like to an
initiate me for permitting them to
stand, but my mental observation is:
You knew there was no seat before
you entered the car, but you entered IL,
notwithstanding,and must take thecon-
sequences as far as am concerned
REVENGE OF A PRINCETON MAN.
Judge Ball is a Princeton man of
Princeton men, and anything which af-
fects the college also affects him. A
good story ait his expense is now go
ing the rounds Of the law offices, but
it did not reach the ears of the Way
farer until yesterday 1t viii be re-
membered that three or four weeks ago
the Princeton football team me
,..- On the gridirOn and suffered igno-
minious defeat The story goes that
tho judge was so mad about it that he
came back to Wilmington and had
nearly every disorderly house in the
city raided by the police
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
Skirts.

Ladies Knit Skirts, all new
styles and beautifully finished.
5oc,o $I.25. ST5o and So.
Ladies Black Satine Skirts,
umbrella Shape and lined with
fl innel; are very popular ; ST.
and between prices to S3.
Stockings.
Get the boy a box of Stock
ings that will hold and then
let him run. They are here
with extra heavy double knee,
high spliced heels, regulir 2sc
goods-now 3 pairs for soc
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
3x 6, S1.10.
Ak z, S1.35.
9x12, S5.75.
12x15, S11.0O.

Can't some room in the
house be improved by one of
these
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
Rugs.

You'll lose the chance on
those greatly reduced Japanese
Rugs There's a big assort-
ment yet, but they are selling
daily