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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-26
City Bank OF Richmond,

Richmond Va. Dec. ~ 1891
IT, HE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
l. Stockholders OF this bank VIII be
held at their banking house on MONDAY
January 10, 1898. az II o'clock A. ".
J. ". SINTON, Cashier,
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W. p. PizZini.
Real Estate Aucti9n8er ,
10Oj Bank street.

II 2UsTEEs SALE
4 OF
DESIRABLE DETACHED TOUPE0gM
FRAME HOUSE on HICKORY ST.
NEAR BAKER. WITH LOT, -
FEET FRONT, BEING 80. 1901 HlCk-
DRY STREET.
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Office Collector city Taxes.
Room Z. first floor city Hall
Richmond Va. Dec. /. 1897.


n OTTCE TO IAA-Ill LIS.
Tho residue OF city Taxes Tor 1897 is
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE 20 this o4icc.
,efd in 'June Five per cent. VIII Doe add-
ed 10 half bnls not paid by end of year.
interest an per cent. also attaches to all
tav bille MS soon as reported delinquent.
Every male twenty conc years NJ aee, and
e,,,rv nor.on Keeping house 0r doing Lusi-
go in the CITY is assessed for personal
Ives and those who have nor paid any
clfv taxes during the year viii please
cali and settle. so ms 90 avoid being posted
as delinquent ,. $3.50.
SEWER CONNECTClON BILLS are also
dge. and will have to he declared de.in-
C',lent h not maid on or before end NJ year.
OFFICE OPEN UNTIL % u. VI
r. vs.. CrNNf>itfAh.
doJ-lm Collector of '.tF LaNes
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- So In 81 VIrEInIa.

Richmond. Va. Dec. 23. loli
NJ HE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
! have declared a dividend OK 3iA per
cent, payable on and after January d"
ieQS WA NJ. HILL"
5e1a ne Cashier
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THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF the STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF
RICHMOND viii DE held at their banking
house on TUESDAY, January II. 1898. az
Il o clock NJ. JNO. l.. GLENN,
de1S-eOd Cashier
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DIvIDEND NOTICE.
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.

The Board Of Directors OF the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad Company have
lars AND FIFTY CENTS a SHARE
on the capital stock OF the company. pay
able on The 30 DAY or JANUARY. 1898.
TO holders Of the same OF record on me
20th dav Of December. 1897. after which
dav the books of transfer VIII be ciosed
"i'''' W. r. JONES.
de1S-jal treasurer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-26

IIlnf0rs NuLI0UdI Idnk-
Richmond. Va. Dec, "a. 1897
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
l Of the STOCKHOLDERS OF this
bank viii be held at It's building on
January Il, 1898, az Il VI.
o'clock. RICHARD n. SMITH.
Cashier
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II N. WORKMAN & CO..

Real Estate AGENTS and Loan Brokers.
1918 east Main street. Opposite Postotnee.
Phone a)0
Real Estate bought and sold ana eN-
changed publicly or privately M9noy
Estate. paving lender 9 per cent. net. Spe-
Cial attention 10 the collection OF rents
and liberal advances made thereon. Ne
gotiable paper bought and sold. cores
pOndence solicited. de-o-N
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NJ ARsHALL COTTON MILLS
vi At Richmond Va INV oo.,,
VIII be sold by auction JANEAh Hs 7; 5oi %
1898. az noon. For details adGrs gSs p,, r..
BASKERVILLE. or y. w. 81" x, .o5' ~
mOud. Va.
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4 SENSIBLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Would be q home for your wife and fam.
ily. Would they not appreciate th's more
than ANYTHING elee Let us show you
sDr,'e v,,e have for sale Apply f0
II. ~ WORTtfAM a. GO.
Real Estate Agents.
de2Clt 1913 cast Main street
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A splendid opportunity Plant and
Goodwill Of a wei equipped machine ,nop
now doing paying business. ~ you
mean business. address s., care tle Times
Office. city cc-t-'iend
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~oo~~0O00.oo-0,00o0-o -o00r-----0-~)-olr-o-0~
Once Guarantee
Building Loan and Trust Co.,
Times Building,
Richmond Va, Dec. - 1897
~ HE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
| Stockholders of his Company will
be held az their office. No. g north Tenth
street. TUESDAY. January IL, 1898. az
4 80 o'clock T. VI.
GEORGE C.. JEFFERSON.
de23-eod.t I'd Secretary
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A Dinner at Alma Tadema's,

The table was luxuriously spread, in
perfect harmony with the elegant dining
room. Wherever the eye rested was the
same tasteful arrangement, the same orig
inality of design, elegance without being
in the least tawdry. We were a cheerful
company. Mr.. Tadema was merry, as
usual. After dinner we went to the bill
lizard room, lovely hall, where Alma TIA
dema beats his wife or she beats him.
"5cy seem to have got used to beating one
..,-v0her, though 1 should judge that their
honeymoon is not yet quite over. l think
/ should have enjoyed myself better If I
could have beaten one of them at billiards,
but the time was limited.
Mine host is quite a dandy in his choice
Of cigars and wines. While we were sitting
there smoking, more guests, both ladies
and gentlemen, came in-interesting, in
deed charming, people all, mostly Eng
lish. 1t was not long before we were
called to the supper table-the English
mako few full stops between meals l
wasn't hungry, but everything looked so
inviting that partook with relish. Mr..
Tadema uncorked lot Of fresh jokes and
clever stories-the good fellow has such a
happy faculty for hitting people on their
funny sides-and we had right jolly
time. After the supper it was a delight to
see the same beautiful women of the party
moving about or sitting before the ex-
quisite backgrounds which the studio af-
fords. 1t was like gallery of living pic
lures, where all the figures were posing
without knowing it.-Iime and the Hour
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-11-20
TERRIERS HARD TO DOSE.
Doctor Would Rather Treat Bulldog
Than One of Them.

Doctor Would Rather Treat Bulldog
Than One of Them.
"Give me any dog to treat but fox ter
rler,D said DR.. Rudolph B. Plageman, the
canine specialist, the other day. "They
not only are getting into trouble all the
time. but they are harder to get out of it
than all the other dogs combined. They
are so quick and why and nervous that it
is almost impossible to perform any surgic-
al operation on them, and even when you
think you have got them where they can
do no harm they will wriggle and squirm
around until, the first thing you know
they have your hand or arm between their
teeth and before they let go you know
that they have been there. / had rather
set a broken leg for bulldog or mastiff
than treat one of those terriers for indiges-
ton, complaint, by the way, which sell
dom troubles them.
The best dogs to treat in sickness or
for an accident are the French poodles
They are wiser in tho first place than most
men, and they have both the sand and tho
sense to submit to treatment without
making a row about it.
Next to the poodle, consider She Irish
terrier the most tractable He Is, TO bs
sure, of much the Same temperament as
the fox terrier, but he is more kindly dis
posed and is not continually looking upon
you as an enemy
Speaking Of fox terriers, it is curious
thing how the styles in them have changed
in the last few years. 1t is not so long ago
that the fat broad SKULL with the ears
lying closely against it, was the only per-
Missile thing. Now prize winner has
a skull round and narrow, with ears droop-
ing down to the side of it. And the coat
is all different now. Instead Of being
comparatively thin and soft, the aim is
to make it as thick as possible. If they
keep on, they will evolve the terrier into a
staghound. New York Press.
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OPlE READS MENTALITY.


his Information Covers au Astonishing
Range Of Subjects.
William Lightfoot Visscher has an In
terestipg article about Opie Read, the
novelist, in The Woman's Home Compan-
ion, in the course of which he says:
Those who read Opie Reads books
may think they have some idea Of the
mans mentality, but it cannot be obtain
ed in that way. One must be personally
acquainted with him. He is one of tho
most interesting conversationalists to be
met in lifetime. Association with him
is a literary school, and yet he does not
talk shop He seems to have read every
thing - and remembered it. He shows
this in his everyday conversation and
without the slightest pedanffy or aifecta-
ton. No matter what the subject under
consideration, he talks of it, glibly and
wisely, from the standpoint Of those who
have made it q study, seasoned with COM
mon sense and logic. He is not a politi-
clan, on the contrary, rather dislikes polit-
ical affairs, but he talks of such matters
with elearness, strength and spirit that
would lead you to believe he had made a
special study of parties, their men and
measures of centuries and that he was al
together q past master Of political econo-
my. 1t is part of the man Is wide curric-
ulum He is entirely at home in what
is best for one to eat and is yersed in n.y.
giene but he suffers from indigestion.
He IS informed upon the conyentionalities
of high life and yet avoids conventional
society. He gives strong reasons for pes
simism, and yet he is practical optinlist.
He loves literature, but would not allow
the greatest author in the world to read q
manuscript to him. He is actually more
fond of music than any other man / ever
saw and knows not note Of 1t, though he
will catch an air the first time he hears it.
He loves art especially in painting, but he
doesn't even write good hand. He is an
ardent admirer Of women, but does not
dance attendance upon them. Withal he
is great in body, mind and soul.
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Hoped He Wouldn't Grow.

"A well known NJ. p was addressing an
agricultural meeting in the south and in
the course of his remarks expressed the
opinion that farmers do not sufficiently
vary their crops and make mistake in
always sowing wheat
One of the audience, opposed to him in
politics, asked him what crops he would
recommend.
Everything in turn" he replied.
"Well, " said his interlocutor, "if swedes
don't come up, what then?"
Sow mustard, said the NJ. p.
"And if mustard doesn't come up, what
them"
And so he went on through whole list
of crops until, the NJ. P.'s patience being
exhausted, he put an end to his question
ing, amid roars of laughter, by saying:
"Oh, SOW yourself, and hope you won t
come up. STRAND Magazine.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-11-20

After meals you should have sim.
ply a feeling of comfort and salts
faction. You should not feel any
special indications that digestion is
going on. If you do, you have in
digestion, which means not-diges
ton. This may be the beginning of
so many dangerous diseases, that it
is best to take it in hand at once
and treat it with Shaker Digestive
Cordial. For you know that indi-
gestion makes poison, which causes
pain and sickness. Aud that Sha-
ker Digestive Cordial helps diges-
ton and cures indigestion. Shaker
Digestive Cordial does this by pro-
viding the digestive materials in
which the sick stomach is wanting.
It also tones up and strengthens the
digestive organs and makes them
perfectly healthy. This is the ra.
tionale of its method of cure, as the
doctors would say. Sold by drug
gists, price 10 cents to S1.00 per
bottle.
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Water Excursion Tickets ON
the Pennsylvania Railroad.

On November 1st the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will place
on sale at its principal ticket offices
excursion tickets to all prominent
Winter resorts in New Jersey, Vir-
ginia, North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida and Cuba. The
tickets will be sold at the usual low
rates, with the usual liberal return
limits.
The magnificent facilities of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, with its
many connections, make this the
favorite line for winter travel.
An illustrated book, iptive
of winter resorts, and giving routes
of travel and rates for tickets, will
be furnished free on application to
ticket agents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-11-20

A mans health is the rope by
which he climbs to success. If be
can keep his health, he will go on to
success. Yet his health is the very
thing be neglects more than any.
thing else. It is easier to keen
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The strands OF his rope are parting
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None of these diseases can retain
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Send 81 one-cent stamps to cover
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Personally Conducted Tours
via Pennsylvania Railroad.
SEASON OF 1878.

The Personally Conducted Tour
list System of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company is the highest
perfection yet attained in railway
travel; it affords all the comforts
and conveniences OF modern railway
equipment, and at the same time
eliminates all anxiety and annoy
auce insepersbly connected with in
dividusl travel.
For the season of 81 aud '98 it
has arranged for the following
tours:
CALIFoRNIA.-Four tours, leaving
New York, Philadelphia and Pitts
burg January 9Th, January 9th
February 10th and March 10Th.
With the exception OF the first
party going and the last returning,
all of these parties will travel by
the Golden Gate Special" between
New York aud California, stopping
at interesting points en- route.
FLoRIDA.-Four tours to jack
sonville, will leave New York and
Philadelphia, January 25th, Febru-
airy 9Th and 22d, and March 9Th.
The first three admit of a sojourn Of
two weeks in the "Flowery State, >
Tickets for the fourth tour will be
good TO return by regular trains
until May 3lst, 1898.
Tickets for the above tours will
be sold from all principal stations
on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
For detailed itineraries, giving
rates and full Information, address
Thomas E. Watt, Passenger Agent
Western District, Pittsburg, Pa.
E S. Harrar, Division Ticket Agent
Williamsport, Pa. or George W,
Boyd Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Philadelphia.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-11-20

There came the sharp sound of a gun
shot. Immediately it was followed by
others, by a regular fusillade, by the bawl-
ing of hasty commands, by the scurrying
OF feet in the corridors, the chatter Of Steel
babel Of raucous voices and all the con-
fused tumult of an army caught mapping
by the enemy. Above the clamor rose q
cry that sent the blood tingling through
my veins:
viva el presidential Viva 81 presidente
Diazl'
The press of conflict drew nearer minute
by minute. The insurgents getting the
worst of it, were falling back upon the
shelter of the farmstead. / was exultant
Now, by peering through the narrow slit
that did duty for window in my carcel, l
caught spasmodic glimpses of the strife
figures in dirty blue fitting from tree
trunk to tree trunk, ever in the direction
OF the house, shadows in gray, with red
sashes worn bandolier fashion-the presi-
dents soldiery-advancing steadily and
surely, pouring in q hot fire that babe fair
soon to make of the retreat demoralized
rout. A few stray bullets spattered against
the walls of the alqueria, but L was too
fascinated to heed the warning Not until
a MISSILE more minatory than the rest
shipped fragment off the window sill did
I judge it wise to duck down and await
the outcome of the attack with what COM
posure 1 could muster.
Nor had long to wait. AS I afterward
learned, Don Miguel had been killed early
in the action, and his dispirited support
ers, thus deprived of leader, retained small
stomach for further fighting-indeed,
most of them were quite eager now to eat
their principles and cast their votes in
favor of the opposition candidate The
campaign, both military and political,
was at an end.-Chambers' Journal
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Mistoolz His Nan.

Like many other public speakers, a well
known lecturer has great dislike Of be-
ing interrupted during his lecture, and if
any one happens to come in late he has a
habit of stopping short and watching the
intruder to his seat, generally with the
effect Of making him look very sheepish
and disconnected.
Some time back, while lecturing of a
large town, he was interrupted by gen
tleman coming in late and making great
deal of noise with his creaking boots.
The speaker stopped and stared as usual
at the intruder, who seemed not to be in
the least conscious that all eyes were upon
him. At length, getting out of patience,
the lecturer remarked Jelly:
81 am waiting for you, sir
Apparently quite un1noved, the offender
Bpens few seconds Ia arranging his coat
on the chair. Then, sitting down, he
turned to the lecturer with a charming
smile and said:
Snow, Mr.. -, am ready if you
arc. "-Pearson's Weekly.
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Tng SURG lSG FEET or WOMEN

at tie ncw-h born Infants cry, tells the story
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Wonderful Gains.

DR.. Miles Nervine not only cures
all nervous disease, headache, blues,
nervous pfostration, sleeplessness,
neuralgia, st. Vitus dance, fits and
Mysteries, but also builds up the
body. / am pleased to say that after
years of intense, suffering with nerv-
GUS disease, headache and prostration
/ tried DIR. Miles Restorative Ner-
vine, and in two weeks gained eight
pounds in weight. ] could not lie
down to sleep, but now sleep perfect
ly easy, and am still improving Won
derfully. Cannot say enough for the
Nervine.-Mrs. Z. B. Willard, Dun
kirk. n. Y.,n sOne customer used
Nervine and gained fifteen pounds in
flesh.-Brown and Mayberry, Cort-
land, N. Z" Trial bottle and ele-
giant book free ct a. III. Gilbert's.
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A MilIionaire's Gift.

Jay Gould and another railroad
magnate were delayed for few
hours In small Western town. They
started to occupy the hours by max
ing tour of their surroundings.
They had not gone far before they
heard the mournful clang OF the auc-
tioneer's bell, and came upon the
crowd of curious people surrounding
the seller.
The suctioHeer was crying, "Fif-
teen hundred dollars Am l offer
ed more ~ when Mr.. Gould touched
tall Texan on the arm and asked
him what the sale was for.
"Pard,' said the stranger, "this be
Knockout for the parson.'
in what way 2" asked Mr.. Gould.
"You see, pard, the parson built
this church, but the tin petered out,
and now the wood butcher is selling
the whole crowd out for his COIN"
Mr.. Gould stepped up to the auc-
tioneer and asked for the contractor
who was closing on. his lien. The
auctioneer pointed out the man, and
Gould approached him and asked
him the amount Of his claim.
"Seventeen hundred dollars and
COSTS said be.
"What will you take in settle
ment 2" asked Mr.. Gould
"I'll sell for fifteen hundred and
donate the balance" said the con-
tractor.
MIR. Gould, taking from his peck
ct, several bills Of large denomina-
tion, gave them to the contractor
and took his receipt in fnll, with the
cancelled lien.
Just then an old man, who had
been an eyewitness Of the traussc.
ton, going up to Mr.. Gould, said :
"Strauger, what are you going TO do
with the claim you have just
bought?"
Mr.. Gould looked the man over IN
that calm way he had, and asked
why he wanted to know.
why" said he, 81 am the stew
ard of this church. All the mem.
bers and Sabbath school teachers are
in the church with the presiding eld-
er and pastor, on their knees, pray
ing to God to come to our help and
save the church."
Mr.. Gould said nothing, but, TAX
ing the receipted bill aud cancelled
lien that he bad in his hand, he gave
them to the steward, and, turning
toward the depot, walked rapidly
back to bis train,
The steward entered the church,
now free, and told the people what
the Lord had done, and they sang
the doxology on their knees. Then
they went out on the streets to End
the stranger.
They soon found out that the lit
tie man was none other than Jay
Gould.
His train had gone, and only a
cloud of dust on the iar-sway prairie
indicated where their henefactor
was.
Mr.. Gould has said that the letter
he received from that congregation,
signcd by every one in it, gave him
more pleasure than clearing million
dollars.-N. Y. Advertiser.
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Catholic priest Murdered.

Philadelphia. Nov. 1.-THE body of
Rev. Henry ]. McPake, an assistant
priest of the Church of the Annuncia-
ton, at Tenth and Dickinson streets,
was found yesterday morning lying in
an areaway in the rear of st. PauTs
academy, on Christian street, above
Ninth. The right side Of the skull was
fractured, and he had been dead for
some time. The nose was broken and
there were bruises on the forehead.
The police are convinced that the priest
was murdered, and the fact that his
watch and purse, which he had Tues
day night, are missing leads strength
to this theory. There is not the slight
est clew to the murderer.