davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15

what Happened TO Jones" farce
comedy Of the "Charley's Aunt type,
comes to the Academy Of Music to-mor-
row night for an engagement Of three
performances. which includes matinee
Saturday.
Jones" as the piece has grown to be
Familiarity called. was not only the great
est farcial success of last season in the
1-nItoI States. lut is duplicating It's Sue
cess I'm England. IL was produced at the
Strand Theatre London. on Juir 18Th last
and was received with unanimous APP
proval by both critics and public The
English men cOncede IL 10 be the best
American farce they have seen, and some
Of the best judges predict for II as sue
ccseful a career as was enjoyed by
"Charleys Aunt" The company present
ing the piece here will comprise most Of
the people who appeared in the original
Sow York production last year. includ-
ing George c. Boniface, Jr., Frances
Drake j. w. Cope. Mabel Montgomery,
Gerald Griffin. Helen Bell, Frank Currier,
Florence Robinson, II. +. Robert, Mrs r.
a Eberle Lewis N Newconb and Ada
Craven. a cast Of unusual comedy talent.
Mason Mitchell. who heads the Roster
s. Rial vaudeville 20 me Academy Christ
mas matinee and night. and Tuesday
night. Is not a stranger in Richmond, as
lie lived here for number Of years,
and made many friends Mr.. Mitchell
served with great bravery in the Cuban
war as "a member OF Ii0osevelts Rough
.aars and bee d. now relating and IL
Illustrating with views his thrilling expe-
riences during the campaign. Berbe
Coote and his pretty associate, Julie
Kingsley Richard Harlow, W. r. Garlic
ton, Fleurette, Lillian Green, William
rriend 70 My Mooney are other wca-
known members Of the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
PHOENIX LITERARY SOCIETY,"
The Pcninsular Bank Enjoys Great
ProsperitY-W illiamsburg Visitors.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Dec. 4.-Spe-
cial-The Phoenix Literary Society Of
William and Mary College, will give its
first public celebration Of the session next
Saturday night in the college chapel.
The opening address will be made by
the president. Thomas j. Stubs. Jr; de-
clamation, THE Wives Treasures" by
r. w Wheat; essay, Above the
Clouds by b. 7. Cornett; GRAFTON. "Be
Careful" by j. y. Thompson; declama-
ton. 1.-THE Vagabonds,' j. Hurst; debate.
subject: Resolved. That the United
States Should Retain the Philippine ISL
ands;" affirmative, w. J. wilkins; Mega
tive c. Gresham.
The Peninsular Bank which was estab-
lished here in 1897, and has just COM
pletcd a handsome building for its use,
has had q most prosperous career. y
few days ago ten shares (par value %
sold at S7la 1t is hardly necessary TO
state that there IS no stock for sale in
this institution.
Dr. w T.. Ham, wife and little daught-
er. of Burlington, y. j., were here yes
tcrday looking up the places Of historical
interest
Mr. c. r. Traxler. Of New York, was
here this wetk looking for a home. Mr..
Traxler is an extensive lumber dealer and
while here purchased considerable mate
rial.
The executive committee of the Eastern
State Hospital. Captain Terence Nc
Cracker chairman. held a session here
to-day.
Work in the smoking and loungins room
was begun to-day by Contractor Probasco
al the hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
HONORS FOR THE BRAVE.
Wilmington Turns Out to Greet Her
Returning Naval Heroes.

WILMINGTON, y. c., Dec. 1.-THE
Opera House with seating capacity Of
200 was packed with !, 500 people tonight
who assembled to do honor TO the naval
heroes. Lieutenant Edwin Anderson and
Lieutenant Victor Blue, both North Car
olinans.
Wilmington IS the home OF Lieutenant
Anderson, where he was born and reared
and Richmond county is the birthplace
Of Lieutenant Blue. on the stage were
fifty or more leading citizens. with VII
mington Division Naval Reserves in the
background. Decorations were very
handsome, but two brass howitzers the
trophies OF the war brought by Lieuten-
ant Anderson 20 he presented TO the
naval reserves attracted most attention.
Hon. 4. NJ. Waddell delivered an address
of welcome. Lieutenant Anderson pre-
scented the trophies 10 che naval reserves,
in "a brief speech and Commander Morton,
on behalf Of the naval reserves accepted
the trophies in short address. After
the programme at the opera House was
completed the gallant leutenants were
given a reception mo the residence OF
Mr. c.. Herbert Smith. under the man
agement of n committee representing
different military and civic organizations
of the city. The entertainment was
elaborate and elegant and in every way
expressive Of the patriotic spirit Of the
people of Wilmington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
DEMOCRATIC CALL
NORTH CAROLINA.
The State Now Has Six Divisions OF
Naval Reserves.
TO BRING THE HORNET HOME.
Members of the FIRST Regiment who
Were Sick and Did Not Goto Cuba
VIII Have To- Report 10 Cover
nors Island.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Dec. H.-Special.-
Chairman +. NJ. Simmons calls a meeting
Of the Democratic State Committee here
December 9th.
The large new auditorium at the blind
institute here. which cost s2i5OO, was to-
day formally turned over to the State by
the contractor. 1t contains in Its up
per floors room for 129 students and the
auditorium seats 1900.
The adjutant general IS advised Of the
formation Of new division OF naval re-.
serves at Windsor. BERTHE county. This
Will make six divisions
The Wilmington naval reserves leave
Friday for Norfolk to bring the Hornet
TO their city.
The Long Distance Telephone Com
panys line, which was lately completed
between Raleigh and Godsboro, is now
being extended TO Wilmington.
ATTACKS COL. YOUNG.
severe attack is made by a negro
leader upon James II. Young, the colo
mel of the negro regiment, TO the effect
that at the last session of the legisla
ture Young and Governor Russell had
planned to "negroze' Raleigh. that IS
take control Of 1t as they did Whining
Ton and Newbern.
An Atlanta company is at work pre-
pairing a directory Of Raleigh.
MEMBERS OF THE FIRST.
The Baptist State Board Of Missions
met here and appropriated $50 90 for the
work in 1899 Of State Missions.
Members of the First North Carolina
Regiment who were sick on furlough and
did not go with it to Cuba, now have 90
report to Governors Island, New York
Harbor and from there will be sent 10
Havana.
The number Of visitors 10 the State Mu
scum is now 1900 a year, as the auto
matte registering turnstiles show.
The Supreme court decides that jury
must say whether Fleming DEM or
Cozart Pop) was elected sheriff OF
Granville county. There was tie vote.
POO for each. II the Superior Court of
Granville finds that there were no ir-
Irregularities, then another election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
ACCIDENTS IN MONT G0MERY
a Young Lady's Narrow Escape-A
Reckless Rider Nearly Killed.

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, Dec a.
SpeciaI-A possible and what came near
being a. fatal accident happened near
Auburn, a country village. about SIX
miles from here, Monday morning Miss
Mary Williamson, "A young lady school
teacher was returning to her school from
a visit TO her parents, being driven III
a buggy by one Of her younger brothers
when suddenly runaway team. hitched
TO a loaded wagon, crashed into the
buggy from the rear. and completely de-
molished IL.
The young lady and her brother were
both seriously injured. she receiving an
ugly cut I'm the back OF the head. which
NAV vet prove fatal. She Is a very pop
ular lady, and her many friends feel APP
prehensive about her. This makes sthe
third instance In which she has escaped
a violent death as II by miracle
Just a few days before the above hap
pened Mr.. John Kirby, of the same neigh
borhood was running his horse at
break-neck speed over the frozen road
when It slipped and fen. throwing him
violently some twelve feet into a fence
corner below. The horse then rolled over
him and through the fence with such
force that II broke Its own neck. and
~xas killed instantly. Kirby had sew
eral OF his ribs broken on both sides. and
II was thought for several days he would
die. but at last account he was some
better.
The weather continues very cold here.
the mercury registering six above zero
last night. The two inches OF snow
which fell Monday. still covers the
ground and It now looks as II more
would fall soon. All OF the lce-houses
are being filled with an excellent quality
of ice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
One of the Best Features
orthc Pyramid Pile Cure

Is the fact that IL cures every form ,of
piles without one particle OF pain. This
desirable point Is not obtained by the
uso Of injurious opiatcs which simply
deAdcn and paralyze the nerves Of the
parts and make matters worse In the
long run. But Il Is done solely by It's
remarkable healing and soothing effects.
And while II thus gives immediate re-
lief at The same time the disease is not
merely checked but a radical cure IS
rapidly accomplished.
And the point we want 10 make clear
f. that all this is done without a particle
Of pain.
This fact Is one reason for the great
popularity OF the Pyramid Pile Cure
and constitutes one very great differ
cnce between u and almost any other
kind Of treatment for piles.
Every kind of surgical operation for
piles Is cXcrucIatingly painful besides
endangering the life Of the patient and
In most cases IS not 20. be compared
with She Pyramid cure. neither in max
ing successful cures without pain nor
IN choapncss and safety.
The Pyramid Pile Cure has been be-
fore the public too long. and its merits
recognized by too many people TO allow
II 20 be classed with the many salvos.
suppcsitories. pills, etc, and run no
risk IN trying IT. as Is often the case
with new and untriod preparations.
II you are ever troubled with any
form OF piles or rectal disease do not
forget the Pyramid Pile Cure. Pre-
pared by the Pyramid Drug CO.. Mar
shall, Mich. and sold by druggists at 20
cents per package
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
FORTUNE TO A CHURCH,
4 CoIorcd Lawyer Threatens to Sue
the Norfolk * Western

LYNCHBURG, VA, Dec. H.-Special-
Miss Susan c. Cole, who died at Middle
town. \. y, few days ago at an ac-
yanced age. boqueathed all Of her prop
crty. including a farm in Dark county
Ohio. 20 the First Presbyterian church,
of this city. Being a Southern sympd-
thizer. Miss Cole refugeed In Lynchours
during the civil war
r. p. Armlstead a colored lawyer OF
this city went with several other lawyers
at Campbell Courthouse to-day TO the
ticket Office in the ladies' waiting room
of the Norfolk and Western railroad to
purchase ticket to Lynchburg. The
agent sold tickets 10 an Of them except
Armlstead, and ordered the latter TO 20
around TO the gcntlemens waiting room
to get his ticclt, and when Armistead
declined to buy a ticket, the agent walk
cd out Of his office, and catching hold
or Armistead forced him out of the build
ing.
Armistead says that he will sue the
Norfolk and Western for twenty-five
hundred dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
j. M. Fourqnrean s. Company.

lowing gentlemen were sworn In as spe-
cial grand jurors: g. j. Harbour. fore
man. w. ID. Smith. II. j. Vaughan. ID.
II. Haymoure. j. r. Wood and Aaron
BACKYARD. They found a true bill for
murder against G. T. Thompson, l.. ID.
McMilllon. Jr., Madison Montgomery,
Jr., Hill Montgomery, w. NJ. Branch and
Robert Montgomery.
There are seven counts in the indict-
ment The first one charges all six OF
them with the crime as principals In the
first degree; and the other six counts
charge each one successfully with the
crime as principal I'm the first degree and
the other five as principals in the second
degree.
The document Is quite a lengthy one,
and one that Is quite likely TO be tested
by all the courts of this Commonwealth.
Owing TO the peculiar circumstances OF
this case. IL is likely that It will be one
OF the most interesting that has been tried
in this portion OF Virginia for many
years. Ii will largely be a battle be-
tween law and public sentiment.
We have not the remotest idea what
the plea for the defence will be. May
justice and right have its course. The
trial will not come off before January
cOITt.-Stuart Progress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
BIG CROWD AND SMALL FIRE.
Frame Dwelling Damaged to Amount
of 1880.

At 1910 O'Clock last night an alarm OF
fire was turned I'm from BOX 30. Governor
and Franklin streets. \ frame dwelling
occupied by John Mosby (coiored In Bel
WINS Alley I'm rear Of No. 1911 east
Broad street was damaged 10 the amount
Of about $50. The house was Insured.
Mr.. II. Sellon Taylor is the agent. The
blaze caught from a stove pipe.
During the fire Wesley Brown tcoloreO
who was employed az the Mail Stables,
laid his TOP coat and oyercoat down in
front Of the stable and when he went 20
get them they were gone. The police
were notified Of the robbery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15

The first Of the lectures under the au-
spices Of the Association for the Pre-
servati0n nj Virginia Antiquities this
winter will be delivered on the evening
OF December the Both in the hall Of the
House of Delegates by Major Francis r..
Iassiter. OF Petersburg. and he will take
a. his subject. "Bencdict Arnold's Raid.
Mr.. I.assiter brings TO his task culti-
walton and oratorical gifts which cannot
fail TO interest ami entertain discrimi-
mating audience. and the association Is
highly eratiGed at having secured his
consent to lecture AS IN former sea
sons. there will be no charge for admis-
sion. IL being the express object or the
association TO extend through them in
terest i'm the work and the high and
noble purpose which 1t represents. me
audiences in preceding years have been
both large and thoroughly representa-
tive. It is hoped that may be the case
this Wiuer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
MECKLENBURG ROADS.
Judge Holmes Issues an Order That
Will Remedy Bad State of Things

BOYDTON, VA, Dec. 4-Special.-
Since the decision of the Supreme Court
of Appeals declaring compulsatory labor
on the pubic roads OF the State by It's
citizens TO be unconstitutional, many OF
the counties have suffered In consequence
of bad roads. and the subject OF keeping
the public highways i'm proper condition
has been a difficult and perpleXing one
To deal with for many Of the counties OF
the State are in debt and the taxes are
already so much OF burden 10 the peo-
pie that those whose duty II Is TO levy u
tax. shrink from II.
Judge Homes. of the county court OF
Meckiepburg, realizing the recessity OF
having better roads in this county had
the following order entered on record
at the last term OF the court, which will
doubtless have the effect OF RENE Sying
the evil so far as Mccklenburg Is son-
cernd.
Complaint having been made TO this
court, by numbers OF parties residing In
different districts of this county, that the
public roads or great number thereof
are and have been for considerable
time, out OF order. and I'm such condition
as To render the overseers thereof liable
to presentment and fine for not keeping
said roads in order. The court proceed
ing now to remedy the same and with
the view of having all parties who may
be liable for not keeping said roads In
good order Tor the convenience or PUBIC
travel. as Required by law. presented by
the grand jury OF this county for failure
TO discharge the duties devolvius upon
them in respect to said roads IL Is or
dered by the court that copy OF this
order be served upon the chairman or
each District Road Board. and that eaeh
Of said Boards take immediate steps to
have the roads In their respective dis
tricts worked and put in proper order.
and that the Commissioner OF Roads or
each district be summoned to appear be-
fore the grand Jury of this county at
the January term 1899. 10 testify before
the said grand jury with respect 10 the
condition Of said roads in his district.
in order that all parties whose roads are
out Of order may be presented for the
same"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15

IN for an assistant ship craftsman at
Richmond mt s. per diem. on the same
day examinations will be held for a ship
craftsman at s. per diem and an assist
ant at 81 per diem. both at Newport News.
Adjournment Of Congress for the hoii-
days. 10 Is announced. will be taken on
the 22d instant TO last until January 4th-
ANNUAL TREAT.
Ex-Congressman Harry Libby, Of the
Second Virginia District. every year re-
members the press gallery and attests
his esteem with a bountiful feast of his
best oysters The men in the gallery
were the beneficiaries of his thoughtful
ness to-day and did ample justice TO two
barrels Of the bivalves.
Fourth-cla postmasters were appoint
eli to-day as follows:
Eugene NJ Goddin. Assawoman. Acco-
mac county Va. vice J.. j. Corbin, re-
signed: Guile G. Harrison. Brandon.
Prince George county, Va, vice Virginia
Richie removed.
Among the presidential postmasters
appointed today were Charles G. Lin
coin. at Marion. Va, and James e. Mar
tin. at Bluefed. w. Va.
NAVAL ORDERS.
Passed Assistant Engineer G. a. Daight
has been detached from the Newport
News Shipbuiliing and Dry Dock Com
pany's plant and ordered home, and Pass
ed Assistant Engineer b. f. Hart Jr,
has been detached from the Norfolk navy
yard and ordered homo.
Mccall Pate. OF Norfolk has been ap-
pointd assistant carpenter.
HOTEL REGISTERS.
Metropolitan-F. r. Harris. Henderson,
y C.: George S. Shackelfori, Orange.
National-VernOn c. Miller, Elkton; X.
\ Grcathcad, Staunton; ]. f. Elliott
Charlottesville. IL. J. Faison ana VIE
FaisOn. y. C..
St James-F. Norman, Norfolk; II. d.
Ewers. Richmond Thomas Jordine' Klcn-
mond: Kirk Seabury Petersbur' T. a.
Mccarthy Richmond. .,., ~
Howard House-C. A. Lickider, NOT
folk. l., ]. Cartwright John NJ. HAYDEN
r d. Smelling. f. S. Jones, +. r. berry
g d Smith. T. S. Palmer, II. u. hoser'
con and l.. =. Kidd, Richmond fIel
Harper. Lynchburg; II. r. Lynn O"'-
1,ornin i Anderson. Danville.
'''' BRYAN WON'T TALK
Colonel w. j. Bryan arrived In the cry
AT q.05 o'clock this evening from
savannah. Ga. He declined TO talk FOR
publication. saying he had nothing TO add
10 the statement appearing i1 The morn
ing papers. When asked whether ne
tbouebt the question of territorial eXpan-
sion would supersede the silver issue ne
merely reiterated his refusal TO talk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
FAILED TO AGREE.
The Jury in the Case of Evensen VS.
Morris ct ais Adjourned over

The case Of Christian Eyensen against
4. j. Morris and others. Of Norfolk, was
on trial all day yesterday and until a
late hour last night In the Law and
Equity Court The jury was unable 10
agree and was adjourned over until to-
day at 10 O'Clock.
John Henry Jones. charged with break
ing into the bar-roOm of T.. Carroll, was
tried yesterday morning in the Hastings
Court and given ten years in the peniten-
tiary.
James +. Rely was found guilty Of
petit larceny. He was given thirty days
IN TAI. and fined one cent.
The case OF Mills against Britte, Tor
$1,000 damages was tried in the Circuit
Court. Messrs. Bryant and Carter rep
resented the plaintiff and MT Jno. \
Lamb the defendant. verdict OF 800
was returned IL is alleged that Brittle
ran into Mills on Broad street, broke up
his racing sulky. and badly injured
valuable young mare, sister or MISS
Nelson.
Mr.. Samuel b. Carter, Of Bryant &
Carter qualified to sraciice law In the
Suit was entered by T., rrashear against
George w. Balm for :25.i6
The Chancery Court will be In session
today. This is the last day or the
the Will Of Sanitary Oficer A. J.
James was admitted to probate. with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
1.-THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE"
The LiIiputians and a Gorgeous Ballet

Combine ana MAKE" Suh'I'"'i1 'h'"
The famous Liiputians made their an
nual bow to a Richmond audience
last night in another OF their
splendid spectacles, entitled The
Golden Horseshoe and while the
audience was deplorably small.
the spectacle was well received and provd
TO be one Of the most gorgeous produc-
tons ever seeen on the local stage.
The scenery, costumes ana the ballet
itself were sumptuous. and the latter en-
braced about thirty handsome women.
including a complete brass band and
orchestra. that gave indications Of It's
ability I'm the musical ballet receiving
double encore I'm SOusa's marches.
The Liliputians themselves hardly have
the opportunity that they had IN forme'
productions. but AdOlph link, Franz
Ebert. Bertha Jaeger. Helene Linchner,
Selma Goerner. Elise Ebert-lAu. ana
Herman Ling. made the most Of their
parts. and got a good deal Of humor out
Of everything that came their way, ana
their dainty. unique performance was
heartily enjoyed.
4 matinee will be given this afternoon
and the engagement will close with the
performance tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
Er. Dunaway as Supply.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Dec. IL
special-The committee Of seventy APP
pointed 10 select a pastor for the Bap-
fist church as a success TO Rev. Dr. ~
S Dunaway. who will retire on next sum
day. after a service az pastor extending
over period OF thirty-two years, met
last night and unanimously selected DIT.
Dunaway as supply for the pulpit un-
tn a pastor can be secured.
The question of choosing and recon-
mcndng a pastor was left TO SUD
committee composed of the 1eacons OF
the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
TO IMPROVE THE HARB0R.
Richmond Committee Gone to WASH
ington TO Confer.

4 subcommittee OF the committee on
James River ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
Mcssrs. W. II. Curtis, \. Thomas
Mosby. Lewis ID. Crenshaw. Jr.
and Colonel W. T. Cuishaw-and ac-
companied by a committee from tho
Chamber 0f Commerce. including Messra.
Jaa. \. Boyd. William r. Trigg, 5. w.
'rravers. John \. curtis W. .. shelton.
and Secretary Dunlop LEFT yesterday for
Washington.
They went TO confer by appointment
this morning al Do o'ciotA with the
Committee on Rivers AMI Harbors OF
Congress. with the purpose OF having
the harbor OF Richmond included in the
appropriation FOR river and harbor i'm
pr0vemenfs
Mr.. Theodore Ellyson ia a member OF
the former subcommittee but was de-
tanned at home. and could not go on the
trip.
a special TO The Times from Washing
ton last night says:
The Richmond committees appointed 70
appear before the House Committee on
Rivers and Harbors arrived to-day, and
will tomorrow morning endeayor TO prove
10 the committee the great need OF i'm
provements to the James
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
Mr.. BLAIR'S LAND GONE.
The SO-Called "Grabbers' Get His
Farm In Amelia County.

Mr.. r. G. Southall, Commonwealth's
attorney OF Amelia county, is in the city.
He was seen at Murphys last night by
Times representative.
Mr. Southall said that the so-called
LAND grabbers" had filed about two hun
dred and fifty applications for real estate
in his county but they have succeeded in
acquiring only one piece OF property
This belonged to Mr.. Lewis II. Blair, OF
Richmond. II is a tract OF very poor
land and IL seems, Mr.. Blair preferred
10 give it up TO paying the taxes on II as
is was bringing him In no revenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
OIeomargarine Vines.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. H.-Speciai.-The
jury In the Corporation Court In the case
of w. ". Wood. Duncan Brothers and
j. c. Dey grocers. brought In a verdict
this morning after being out some time.
The verdict reaftrms the Judgement or
the lower court in which fine OF so was
assessed against each defendant. y mo-
ton for a new trial will be made.
The grocers were convicted OF selling
oIeomargarine. not oolOred SO as TO be
distinguished from butter, In contraven-
ton OF the State law as interpreted oy
Police Justice Tomlin.