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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.
4 Washington Lawyer Pays the ''''
I'm, His Convicted Client.

4 beavilv-vened little woman who gave
her name as Emma Gray, was conVleteH
in Judge Kimbaus court to-day Oh
nbargs of .boplifting. and fined $50 win
yix,,, DAVIS I'm fail in ease Of default. Nheh
questioned by the court, she declined 10
Ten much rs 10 her Identity and also re-
fused TO give the names Of friends VINO
rfybt assist her, She requested that she
be permitted TO speak 20 Attorney Caf-
rington before being sent 10 JAN. Inc
result Of her interview was that the AZ
torncy had the court reduce her me ana
then made her a Christmas present OF
enough 10 save her from prison
Mrs. Gray as she gave her name, Is
widow about thirty-five years old, ana
according 10 her statement, she has TWO
small children dependent upon her Tor
support. Her home is IN Maryland. near
Laurel not far from the home Of Mr..
Carringtons parents, now deceased. Last
night she was ia Kann store. corner OF
Market space and Eighth street and one
of the clerks saw her put dress pattern
under her cape lie had Detective Proc
tor arrest her. Although she had the
pattern hidden she said 1t was her intcn-
ton 10 pay for n.
When Mr.. Darlington had held an inter-
view with the woman he addressed the
court IN her behalf. his eyes showing how
the woman's pathetic story had affected
him
This unfortunate woman" said Mr.
Darlington. "has done what many others
sometimes do az this season. but she mas
told me story that would touch the
heart Of almost any one. For the sake
of those who respect and love her. she
that she has told me. Those VINO are 0f
tender age and are dependent upon her
need her care. and ! am going 10 ask
your honor 10 reduce the penalty
There are other questions involved I'm
this case" said the court. "There are
goods displayed tn the store exposed IA
such n manner that they may easily be
taken"
yes" interrupted Mr.. carriagton.
"and the display is SO beautiful and so
easy 10 approach that some who are
weak cannot resist securing a little piece
Of hnery'"
Mr.. Darlington said the sending 81 the
woman to jan would make Christmas
gloomy for both the court and himself
Some women who are good wIrcs and
mothers he said. sometimes make mis-
takes
u have been touched by the woman's
sad story" Mr. Darlington added and
now I am willing 10 b. touched by the
court. If may be permitted Ia use ire
expression. II your honor VIII make the
penalty So I will make the unforiupate
one a Christmas present 81 the amount
and am certain will feel better for aav-
ing done it,"
"You have touched me pretty h1rl,'
remarked Judge KIN ball. who added that
40 lfT nor feel that he pOffft make tho
reduction
she has three dollars" said counsel,
"and your honor might make her fine
thirteen dollars. the mlucky number
Then she could not get back home"
.he Judge remarked.
'f'H throw IN the railroad ticket" add
ed Mr.. Darlington.
The court accepted this proposition.
and a 80 gold piece was paid into court |
with the womans s.. This closed the in
ident-Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
RICHMOND NEEDS 4 SHOW.

The merchants Of Atlanta are c0htem-
plating the organization Of an associa-
ton for the promotion Of public enter
prises, such as the recent peace jubilee.
Those who are interested in the move
ment say that the Chamber Of Com
merce has such a large field Of work
that 1t cannot give the necessary atten-
ton to such an enterprise as the Mer-
chants Association proposes TO promote
What the merchants desire is that there
shall be given in the city Of Atlanta
every now and then entertainments which
will attract 10 the city a large number
OF visitors and so help the local trade
The plan seems TO us TO be admirable
ana we commend it to the merchants Of
Richmond. our merchants have already
done something in this direction and
the shoppers excursions which were in
auguratcd some time ago brought a vast
number of people from the adjacent
country to Richmond. to whom were
sold e great many goods But what
Richmond needs. IL seems to us, is some
sort Of an attraction that will occur
regularly every year at stated time.
our exposition IS now a thing Of the
past. and no special effort is made from
year 10 year to attract visitors. We need
% show and must have IT, Not q fleet
ing show" but a permanent show that
will become an institution-that will be
New York or Mard Gras TO New Or
leans. II Is good business for city 10
make Itself as attractive as possible to
outsiders. What woull Paris be without
its amuscrncnts and Its exhibits,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
IOWA sB,NpoNs FREE SILVER

FIFTY leading members Of the silver
Democratic party OF Iowa hel0 q con-
terence M Des NIoines the day before
yesterday. and. while no formal resoiu-
tions were adopted. an understandings
was reached. we are told. as 20 the issues
upon which the party will unite and
which will. doubtless. be incorporated IN
the next State platform. The substance
OF the declarations agreed upon is given
TN the following:
"The party IS opposed 10 msion with
any other party.
"The party IS unanimously in favor OF
bimetalli-m. but the question OF ratlo
Will not be given prominence. The chi
cago platform may be indorsed but there
should be no repetition of the words SIX
teen 10 one.
The greenbacks should not De retired.
The placing of the national currency In
the hands OF private corporations or ma
tional banks is bitterly opposed.
THE formation Of trusts is con-
domned
''TAe policy of imperialism, or Of ex-
parsion. and the annexation Of Cuba and
Porto Rico is unadylsabie
The standing army must moi be in-
creased as IS contemplated In the Hun
bill The present army Is sufficient for
all the needs OF the government
''Tho liquor traffic in Iowa can best be
controlled by the enactment Of local
option law. the question 0f a license or
complete prohibition being determined by
each county.
This and other State issues should
be given especial prominence"
This iuforma ton comes from the Wash
ington Post, and we take il 10 be re-
liable. in the last campaign the Republi-
cans OF Iowa adopted platform in
(which they discarded an circumlocutlon
and came ont frankly and boldly for the
gold standard. Thcl Democrats COM
bined with the silver people of an parties
on straightout free-silver platform, and
the fusion movement was signally de-
feated The Democrats. therefore. have
opened their eyes 10 these TWO important
facts: First that the party has no hope
Of winning upon &c to r. platform;
second. that the party cannot preserve its
integrity is dignity and its respecta-
bllty, - Il fuse with AL other little one
horse political organizations in the State.
Those who Will take the trouble 20 scru-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Ny dariing's hands are soft ana whlte'
Ny darllng's face IS fair;
Ny darling cannot make q gown
That she would Geisn TO wear;
NV darling strums upon the harp
And sings divinciy, 700,
But baking bread and making pies
Are things she cannot do.
NV darling reads the latest books
Ny clever sweetheart knows
Who are the leading men. to-day.
In poetry and prose;
But frosted cake she cannot make,
Nor biscuits, bread nor pies,
And best Of all. I'm glad 10 say
Ny darling never tries.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Bring IN the merry yuic ios,
And while its sparkle fly
Wen have gay cheer and Jolly mlrth,
As in the years gone by.
Wen sing and sup with gladness,
Let JOY food every soul,
Although the merry yule log be
A whacking hod Of coal.
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Smlth-"Is it true that De Jones Is a
believer IN the faith cure?'
Brownies. His wife was III last
week and he refused to call In physi-
clan"
Smith-"But I saw Or. Cubebs coming
out Of the house this morning
Brown-"Oh. that's easily accounted
for. He IS sick himself now.
News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
BEG leave to call attention TO
their large stock Of the above
mentioned goods, most Of which
are of their ewn importation.

FRENCH 3RANDIEs. OLD LONDON
DOCK JAMAICA RUM ST. CR0iN
RUM. SCOTCH WulSlNEN1. GLEN-
LIVET DEWAR a. SONS RAMSAY.
AND BURKES Old IRISH WHlShEl,
Old TOM PLYMOUTH. AND NtDEk
SWAN GINS-aH OF the very finest quail
ity.
All the leading brands of CHAM
PAGNE-pKEMlER >ERRE-our own
Importation from one OF the nnest Vine
yards iu France
SHERRIES. MAuElRAS. and PORT.
OF FRENCH ana GERMAN WINES "a
very large assortment Including the O.
nous brands 0f CHATEAU lQIEN,
CHAT. IA ROSE. AND LATTE.
MARCOBRrNNER. STElk BEEGLK and
CLAUS JOHANNfsBERe
GIBSON's PURE RYE. STRAIGHT
OLD CABINET CLENAfER OLD
CROW CANADIAN CLUB, and other
The CANADIAN CLUB. for which ve
are the agents here oHly iH bottles aIs9
the JAMES T.. PEPPER WIliSNEl. in
bottles
CREME DE MENTffE CHARTERED
ana 20 great many other fine tDRDlALS
none hut imported
HABANA CIGARS-thoir own impor-
tation. also. fall supply 0f the FL
PRINCIPE DIE GALES CIGARS con-
stantly on hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

qualified from sitting I'm proceedings af-
fecting the interests of our boom company
and that Is why Judge Nicoi has been
asked TO preside. The company is repre-
scented by Messrs. NJ Mccormick and j
J. Williams, and the stockholders by
Congressman-eiect Quarles, Of Stanton,
A. -. Pugh. of Washington, Messrs.
Moore q Kownsar and Lee Il Whiting,
OF this county.-~Ciarke Courier
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Failed to Speak of IL.

This" said the police judge the other
morning. lis one OF the most aggravated
cases Of assault and battery ever brought
20 my official notice. How could big
able-bodied man like you strike a deaf
mute"
"Do you's name that he could nayther
sp'ake nor heare?"
That's precisely what I mean"
Thin. sor. ply the divil didn't he soy
so?'-Detr0it Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

mo more was presumably intended by
President Mckinley in his remark about
the national care Of the Confederate
graves" remarks the Springfield kepub-
lican, than TO convey to the South
generous sentiment expressive OF North
ern feeling" And that is all that the
great body Of the Southern people under
stood IL to mean. The South IS not dis-
posol TO take advantage Of the Presi-
dents generosity. Butler doesn't repre-
sent tho South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

An Atlanta Democrat is so enthused
over Mckinley that he writes the Wash
ington Post that in his opinion II would
bo n graceful act for a Solid South TO
unite with solid North and west In 1900
and renominate Mr.. Mckinley to the
presidency AMI elect him without oppo-
sition-binding him to no platform save
"tbe greatest good to the greatest num-
her and full justice to ALL" If any other
Atlanta man can beat that for gush, let
him report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

How are you getting along with that
raw Swede girl you hired?'
She Is not raw now. Ny wife's mother
has been roasting her three times day
ever since she came."-Cincinnau En-
Quirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
New Conner In the Ranks

The new chorus girl seems mere
child"
yes"
Barely thirty-seven, understand"
Barely. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
AFTERMATH.

New York society is i'm IN try over the
rum0r that Mr. Henry r s'oone and his
wife have separated Mrs. Sloone is re-
garded as one Of Gotham's most beauti-
ful women She has long been a society
leader.
4 child Of Albert Mousley was recently
kicked and knocked ssnseless by a horse
at Dover. Del The moiar bone Of the
face was fractured, causing the eye 20
fan out. Or. ". L. Davis. after a con-
suitafiOn. replaced the eye and treated
it with strong restoratives. The band
ages we're removed tho other day showing
the eye I'm its normal condition
Nine Kahn. wife of Gustavc Kahn the
French poet. has been admitted to the
Jewish church and has also gone through
a marriage ceremony with her husband
I'm accordance with the Jewish rites. She
was formally a Catholic. and took this
step In resentment Of the feeling against
her husbands people.
The estimated gross earnings ot the
Norfolk & Western railway for the sec
0Bd week in December he6reedie" S-'''-
325i an increase OF S2OlS over the cores
bonding week Of 1891 For the present
fiscal year the gross earnings have IN
creased $95,1So.
Seventeen Of the Baltimore brewing
companies have consolidated under the
name Of the Maryland Brewing Com
pany. and the four remaining companies
will be abolished. The new company Will
issue S14OO000O in stock and bonds.
on Wednesday evening Mrs. Charles ID.
sigsbee gave the initial one Of series
of four teas. al which her daughter, Miss
Ethel Sigsbee is 10 be presented TO Wash
ineton society. The debutante' who Is
handsome blonde. was prettily go"ned IN
white. and received her full snare oil pou-
quets from friends.-N. Y. Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

She tafter the koneymoon)-Tve often
wondered, dear. what you ever saw in
me TO cause you to make me your wife.
He-Thats d strange coincidence. Do
you know I've asked myself that ques-
ton q hundred times since we've been
married ?-Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Common Occurrence.

He fain would climb the ladder of fame
And win renown,
But sho-the tickle, faithless dame
Just threw him down.
indianapolis Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
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FOR DISEASES or THE LIVER
STOMACH AND KIDNEY

the Water of the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs Is the most valuable In
America. Purcel, Ladd 4 Co. wholesale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Discretioti.

II never permit my left hand TO know
what my right hand IS doing" sail the
fashionable kleptomaniac as she whisked
land Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

"Timmins had to shut up his barber
shop
Didn't If pay?"
Yes. but he lost his voice."-Chicago
Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
IL IN ysppropriafe.

sweets To the sweet" Is the line on
the card attached TO the box OF candy he
sent her.
sticks to the Stick" Is the line on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Drawing Conclusions.

I'm goin' T. get a nasty little tin
watch for Christmas"
How d you know"
Heard pa tell ma L be sure an put
a pocket in my new waist."-Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

We are now getting a long way from the
civil war. In connection with the recent
secession celebration at Columbia, 8. C.,
Il is stated that only eight Of the sign
crs Of the ordinance Of secession In South
Carolina are now alive. Most OF the Nir-
GINA signers have also passed away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
srEINWAY KNABE PIANOS

Also Hardman. Kimball. Standard and
other famous Pianos. Open every even
ing during Xmas until 10 O'Clock WAL
W -. Moses q Co., 1905 Mac serooc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

are delinquent. This law was framed not
to promote land grabbing" but TO COL
lecf delinquent taxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Heroic Treatment.

card attached to the cane she Intends to
send him Christmas. Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

we shudder when we think how care
less this nation has been for so many
years with the Constitution. We should
have a few vestal virgins like Bailey to
watch II all the time hereafter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

The Times is always Indebted to frienos
who favor 1t with society items and
personals. but mrst ufge that an such
be sent over the signature OF the
sender.
All unsigned communication Will be re-
iscted always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

PETfRsBURG AGENT,
MRS. 8. c. HUTCHINSON. Z LOMBARD
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

QUAY seems TO be one Of those bril-
liant lawyers who IS careful 10 Work UP
his proof first. and his law afterwards
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Roosevelt is pluming himself for his
fight and descent upon Albany anu
there will be loud cackling among Inc
barn-yard politicians when he circles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

The fact that Mckinley and his wife
had to wait ten minutes in an Atlanta
hotel for a locksmith to fit key 10
their apartments was not intended as q
slam al his open-door policy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Professor GARNER" says an exchange,
lis going back to Africa to study
monkey talk" Why? The House only
adjourned until January 9TH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

MANCHESTER BUREAU. il2l HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23


THE MAILING LIST Is ONLY PRINT
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN DAYS.
Their EFCRE. DO NOT FEEL UNEASf
Ii THE DATE OPPOSITE YOUR NAM NIL =
OK THE LITTLE PINK SLIP u NHi
CHANGED as SOON AS THE BUD
SCRIPT!ON is RENEWED.
We DEsiRE TO CALL TIE, ATT En-,
TON OF ALL PERSONS SIN Dr.
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REJECTED CONTRIBUTIONS w ~
rot BE RETURNED UNLESS ACCOh'
FAMED BY STAMPS.
THE DAILY TINES Is served by carriers
on their own account In this city ana
Manchester for 10 cents week. Wheh
paid weekly. but % cents per montn.
when paid monthly; by mall. OUTSIDE
Of Richmond 80 cents a month: SW
year-anywhere IN the united states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

The big guns captured IN the Spanish
war turn out to be Of no service TO us
but some Of our own big guns are that
way. TOO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

No matter how Santa Claus travels this
year, the rain dears were busy laying
in Christmas presents yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Whatever way the court decides, we
shall still be of the opinion that the
Chamber Of Commerce is Of real value to
Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Some people are disposed TO board
your play" on McKinley's Atlanta speech
but as it was a trump lead he probably
don't want 90 take it back anyway.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

The man who IS praying for rain Is
Keeping his identity closely concealed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

A household journal asks, What shall
We do with the fireplacef' Hang up
stockings all around. Of course.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

nobloman. Still giving those ring per-
formances, as II were.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

The Car appealed for a loan at the
wrong time; we need all Of our cash as
sets right now for toys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Poor Queen Ill has again spoken her
mind freely. and this in a large measure
seems to compensate her for the loss OF
her throne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

To lille AIphonso: And the Carlists will
get you "ef you don't watch out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

A Maine girl has ben asleep for week.
Probably just wanted TO be sure to get
her stocking up in time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

Agulnaldo has reduced the price Of his
friars from S2OOooOoO to 100000 and
further marked-down figures are looked
for after the holiday trade is over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

OF course. the rounder often goes roll
ing home in the morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

English railroads are ordering locomo-
tlyes I'm America. but this IS a kind OF
expansion that is an right
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

The trust which has ordered an adj
vance in the price of coal must think
the people have money 10 burn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

shafter speaks bitterly Of the Cubans.
but where did shafter get any knowledge
Of fhem2
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-30

Key West, June 80 The commission
from Gen. Gomez and the civil Gov,
ernment of Cuba which arrived here
Sunday night, numbers seven men. The,
left the seat of the Cuban Government
Esperanza plantation. forty miles norts
of Puerto Principe. on June Is, to max,
their way to this country The part,
consists of Moreno de la Tore. Cubar
Secretary OF Foreign Affairs: Capt
Mora EsQuibel. Lieut.. Rios and fom
prlvates. The Cuban Secretary ha!
gone on to Tampa.
They say the civil Government has
been at Esperanza plantation three OF
four weeks, moving there from Sebas.
tobal. All the officials are there ex.
cept the Vice-President. The camr
consists of seventy thatched huts anC
is guarded by 100 soldiers. There are ir
Puerto Principe province about 3.0N
armed and 1000 unarmed soldiers. TIL,
Spanlards have about 10000 men there
OF these about 5000 are in the city OF
Puerto Pincipe and the rest are In
Nuevltas and a few coast towns. The
Cubans hold the country Every move.
ment of the Spaniards IS known t.
them, DO the civil Government requires
only small force in it's immediate
neighborhood. The railroad between
Nuevitas and Puerto Principe is run.
ming heavily guarded by Spaniards, &c
the enemy In the towns do not lack
food. At times columns sally out OF
Puerto Principe raiding for cattle.
On the other hand, the Cubans are
threatened with famine in a few
months II aid does not reach them
Not much food Is being raised in the
country and the cattle are giving out
1t is believed the country has sufficient,
cattle for three months. The Cuban
soldiers live principally on plantaina
and other fruits.
On June 8 a Spanish column Of about
125 men sailed forth from Puerto Prin-
cipe and raided for cattle for six days
The Cubans. 500 strong. under Col
Lopez Recid, harrassed them.
On June Is the Spaniards discovered
q Cuban camp and attacked it, A hot
fight followed. the Cubans inflictlna
heavy loss on the enemy. The Span
tards were seen carrying sixty-fve
wounded men into the city. Ten
graves were found, each containing the
bodies Of six or seven Spaniards. The
Cuban loss was nine killed and thirty
two wounded.
The Cubans In the province neod am
munition badly, then arms. After that
they ask for food and clothing.