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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
THE HOBO IN HIS LAIR.
Remarkable Advance in the Value of
Real Estate.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, December 10
Special-A gang Of hoboes has been dis
covered in a cave just above the Chesa-
peake and Ohio junction. Sergeant
Reynolds raidei the cave this morning
and rounded mp three of the inhabitants.
Tho place was fitted up as well as could
be expected. having such modern i'm
2rovements as stove. tin pans, board
seats tin cans and the Ike.
A short distance away from the cave
the officer discovered another lair con-
structed Of slaves stolen from the rail-
road. In this he found eight more no.
boes. whom he arrested and brought in.
The Wiues will be impressed into the
chain gang.
Tho Manhattan clothing store was en-
tered some time last night and robbed of
several suits Of clothing, some valiscs
and "a number Of other articles. There
IS no clue To- the thief
4 remarkable example of the increase
I'm the price of real estate is that fur
nished in the case of j.. j.. wilkins. "a
grocer. who year ago purchased a
house and Tot on the corner Of washing
ton avenue and Twenty-sevonth street
He paid 5000 for the property and has
lust been offered $1,000 Tor IL. but has
not closed the deal ID is a cash offer.
but Mr.. wilkins thinks ne ought 20
double his money I'm a year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
WINTER IN SMYTHE.
The Farmers Exercised Over Practh
cal Question of Expansion.

MARION. VA. Dec. 19.-SpeCial.-The
weather has for some weeks been the
principal topic of conversation here. a
very rainy fall. which seriously delayed
seeding vheat and shuCkiug corn, ended
in a thunder cloud. earthquake and bliZ-
zard Thanksgivine week. sirce which
time we have had solid winter with the
mercury below zero last week Very fine
Ice is being housed and all the ice-hOuses
in town will be filled
The farmers have been Killing some very
fine hogs and made plenty Of buckWheat
last summer and now as Christman app
proaches they are considering the ques-
ton OF expansion" in practical way
being not so much concerned about Uncle
Sans expanding his borders as whether
they can eat all the good things the year
has brought them before they spoil This
has been year of bountiful crops and
the people find themselves with plenty
to eat and fair prices obtainahle for all
they have 10 sell.
Marion can claim marked Improvement
during the year. No previous wear has
seen so many good houses built or so
much solid Improvement of the streets
and pavemcnts No one improvement
shows more conspicuously than the
changes recently made I'm the Valley
House. which has been very much en-
larged and modernlzed. and the drum
mer. who so often finds his "warmest well
come at an inn. will find the Grosecloses
ready 20 take him In ard show up hs
goods.
Tho council NJ it's last meeting paid
the interest and 5000 on the towns in
debtedness. and report our corporation
finances IN a most satisfactory condition.
Tho ladies Of the Presbyterian church
begin "a carnival tonight which will
doubtless deserve and receive liberal pat
fOnage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
COL. CUNNINGHAM'S LOSS,
His Historical Storchouse Burned with
Its Contents.

DANVILLE Va. December A-Spe-
cial-The stOrehouse of Colonel john S.
Cunningham. at Cunningham s. Person
county y. C.. was burned with al ITS
contents ~ au early hour This morning
The fire was accidentally and destruc-
tive Colonel Cunningham The present
Owler of the store was away from home
at the time. being i'm Raleigh winding up
the Years business of the North Caro-
lima state Agricultural Society of which
he is president.
The storchouse burned Is something OF
an historical building u was built orgi-
nally I'm 1881 ON the spot where Lord
CORVALLIS eucamped when on his famous
march from the hills of North and South
Carolina To Yorktown. IL was buht by
Hon Thomas Cunningham. who dil bu-l-
ness in 90 and made a fortune. The orE.-
nal store. which was of logs. was burned
carly in the present century. and I'm iis
place the house which Was to-day hurn-
cd was erected by William Cunningham.
1t has been country store. conducted
bv the Cuunnghams. descending from
father 10 son, since before the revolu-
uonarv war. II was now owned hr
Colonel John : Cunningham. who for the
past fifteen years has owned and operated
the store
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
COMPLETE MUSIC STORE.

Mehlin. Braumauuer, Hallct-Davis.
Wcsser Bros. C. g. Maunar. and half a
dozen other makes of pianos are dis
PLAYED IT, an artistic manner az the store
of FERGUSON Brothers, 30. SO east
Broad street.
This thoroughly complete music store
is i'm holiday attire. and is well worth Wis
iting The instruments are all new pat
terms and are being selected by piano
purchasers TO be presented to friends at
Christmas The display of mandolins.
guitars. yiolius. drums and such musical
instruments is good and full Of Christ
mas suggestions. FERGUSON has I'M stock
a large assortment of new sheet music,
and the latest popular songs.
Lately new department has been
added 10 the store In a repairing depart
mcnt. where any kind OF instrument can
De- made good again or tuned TO perfec-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
MANY POTATOES LOST,
More Than Million Barrels Shipped
Over One Railroad.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. Dec. 19.-Spe-
ciaL-The potato season ON the Eastern
Shore is about over for this year, the
cold weather of the past two weeks
having 'caused many hundred barrels
Of potatoes TO rot in the fields the
prices not being sufficient to justify the
farmers in shipping them. The record
for the year over the New York. Phiia-
delphia and Norfolk railroad is about
Hoo
Mr. John i. Read a prominent citizen
and ex-Treasurer of Northampton coun-
ty was paralyzed at his home. in Bay
view. a few days ago. and very little
hope is entertained for his recovery.
Captain Noah Nelson, formerly OF Girls
field. Md, and a brother to Mrs. VIII
liam II. Sterling. OF this city. died az the
lattters residence. in this city. last Sat
urday Of pneumonia, after an illness Of
only a few days. His remains were
taken to Crisdeld. Md. for interment.
DIT G. j. Moore and. Mr.. Maurice \.
Garrison. Of this city, have purchased
the drug stock of Mr.. T. l.. Ailworth.
The oyster dealers report that the
stock is very poor here this year, and
in consequence the shipment Of the deli
cious bivalves from this point has not
been very heavy. but II is thought they
will Improve some, and be much better
in few weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Enrfhc German Poor.

The Communication Ladies Ala As
ISOLATION will have their annual Pound
Party to-day for the German-American
poor and sick. Contributions OF all kinds,
such as old clothes shoes, groceries.
meat. and money. will be gratefully re-
ceved by the sick committee who will
fix up baskets and distribute them among
the poor and sick.
The ladies' hope their friends will re-
spond promptly and literally Articles
will be received at Mrs. George Deltrick
737 north Fifth street; Mrs. ID. Hanel. 900
Pleasant street and Mrs Metzger. 500
north Twenty ninth street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
MUST Erred OUT.
Portsmouth Rifles Paid on and Dis
cbarged-Old Rails TO England

NORFOLK, VA, Dec Especial
Company L. Second Regiment Virginia
Volunteers Portsmouth Rifles, was paid
Of to-day at Portsmouth and discharged
from the service OF the United States.
a movement is already on foot 10 reor-
ganize the company preparatory 10 re-
enlisting in the service of the State.
The men received from paymaster Muh-
lenburg about $1,000. an average Of about
800 each.
Major Price, mastering officer, and Ma
jor Shanks. quartermaster. we're present
The revenue cutter, ColfaX, is In this
harbor She will shortly sail for her fu-
ture station Oft the North Carolina coast.
The British steamship Croydon is TAX
ing on 900 tons of old steel rails OF the
Norfolk and Western railway. and Will
sail for Europe on Wednesday next. To
the present high price Of pig iron In Eu-
rope this shipment Is attributed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES VIA
L., T.. AND u. u. IL.

The Richmond. fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company viii sell tickets
at reduced rates between all points on its
line on account Of Christmas Holidays.
based ON a fare and one third for the
round trip. Rate 10 Washington, SiS5.
10 Alexandra. $iG0. 10 Frcdericksburg'
SEQ for the round trip.
These tickets Will Doe on sale December
22d to 26th and December Goth 20 Janu-
arv q. inclusive good TO return until
January 4. 1899 To students of schools
and colleges these tickets will be on sale
from December 10Th to 26th. inclusive
upon presentation Of certificates signed
by their principal. superintendent or pre-
sident
Tickets for sale az Byrd Street station
or al office of Richmond Transfer Com
pany 903 east Main street.
w. =. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
MANY CHANGES TO BE MADE.
\ New Law VIII Affect the Boards Of
Visitors.

The terms Of many of the members OF
the Boards of visitors Of the various
public institutions will expire next
tprn. There will he a number of changes
made for am act passed at the last ses-
sion oil the LEGISLATURE requires the
Governor to apportion the visitors among
the several geographical divisions OF the
state.
Governor Tyler viii soon 60 10 work
and make up the list Of persons 10 MI
the vacancies that will be created.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Conncilto Meet.

CITY Clerk Ben r. August yesterday
received "a letter from President James
Caskie. Of the Common Council request
ing him 10 issue "a call for meeting 81
mat bodv ON Thursday night az o'clock
to consider two ordinances passed 10y the
BOARD of Aldermen at its last meeting 10
Grant certain electrical privileges 20 the
VIRGINIA Electrical Railway and Develop
mont con uauy. This is n meeting 10
consider business OF great importance.
and 90 is urged Chat as many members
as can DO so Will attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES 1898
,oo VIA ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

On the above account the Atlantic
Coast Line will sell tickets between
points on its line and connections east
of the Mississippi and south Of the Poto-
mac river at a rate of one and one-thrd
frst-class fare for the round trip, sell
ing oates. Dec. %. q. a %. 20 20 and
81. 1898. and January ]. and 2, 1899
Tickets will also be on sale for teachers
and students Of schools and colleges,
Dec l6 To %, inclusive, at above rates.
upon presentation Of certificates from
presidents or principals Of such institu-
lions. Final limit of all tickets January
T. 1879.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY,
Rev. w. a. Barr in the Chapel Pulpit
Mrs Long Improves.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Dec. 10
Special.-Rev. w. A. Barr. Of Monumen-
tai church, Richmond. occupied the
chapel pulpit at the University yester-
day preaching 10 a large audience. com
posed mostly Of professors and their
families and students.
Mrs. NJ. II. 5. Long. who has been ex-
tremely III for some time, is slowly i'm
proving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
THE TIMES: RICHMOND. VA TUESDAY. DECEMBER 1898.

Virginia Regiment. sent fifteen recruits
10 Savannah this morning 10 be en-
barked for Cuba. Captain Wyatt's re-
cruits were a fne-looking lot OF men.
tate Of Company ID. Second Regiment, Of
this place.
Among them we're several sergeants
and cOrporals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS.

II you wish 10 purchase for Xmas
Violets. Beauties. Meteors and Brides.
Valley. Carnations or other Flowers.
Poisoning and Decorative Plants, just
call upon Reynolds & Eby. 9ol east Main
street. who are prepared 10 hll an orders
10 the satisfaction OF customers. Phones.
Old. 1854, New. 1912.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Condition orthe sick.

The condition Of Rev. Dr. Moses ID.
Hoge IS practically unchanged TIE Is
growing weaker but the change for the
worse is very slight.
Mr. G.. T.. Rady does not improve as
rariJlv as his friends hoped for. he is
still very sd.
Mr.. y. J. smith is thought to be grow
ing better.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
.ALARGE PIANo MANUFACTURER

has arranged with us 90 introduce Few
OF his pianos during the holidays. We
offer a large-size carved case IN ma
h0gnay patent roll fall ana duet music
desk. retaiis ln any market.for 5000, they
go this week for $50. Walter u. Moses
* Co.. 1908 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

II you wish anything In this line call at
our ware-rooms, where you Will iihd a
tnne stock TO select from. All woods ard
all kinds. open every evening during
Xmas until 10 O'Clock Walter ID. Moses
& Co. 1905 Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Sacred Heart FAR

The rattle OF a ,5rse and buggy in con-
nection with the recent Sacred Heart
Fair will be held tonight at s o'clock
in the basement Of the Sacred Heart
church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

on Saturday evening Captain and Mrs.
Lewis Merriam entertained a few frien II
delightfully."- In honor of the birthday or
their son. Mr. Henry Merriam. Inelr
beautiful suburban home was deliberately
decorated for the occasion. the national
colors being particularly prominent. A
delicious supper was served, and alto
gather hospitality was truly royal Do
kind and degree. Mrs. Merriam. Miss
Ruth Merriam and Miss Bessie Kay OF
Minnesota. welcomed the guests among
whom were the Misses Bodeker Lula and
Nellie Haggerty. Lula Scott Lieutenant
LLOYD. Stewart and Brown. OF the garrl-
SON. Old Point: Mr. Hunter Scott Cap
tain w r. Haggerty and Mr. John nag
gerty. -.,-.,
Knitted states army officer. and Us
brother OF Briga1ier-General Merriam.
During his residence I'm Richmond be mas
made many warm friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
OAT TITO has no equal Don
SAIJFH y spoil YOUR cakes with
~ - 500 poor FiaVOrs

mot how cheap" but how good IS
the trade mark OF Antoni, the leading
confectioner in the city. SIS Broad street,
below Nurphys Hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

Washburn Guitars Mandolins end
Banios. the finest in the world. Elegant
new holiday stock. Walter ID. Moses
& Co., 1903 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Fruit cake. pound cake. chocolate
cake. and all kinds of cake, angels food.
and the very finest bread made by Briggs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Rccruits for the Fourth.

ciai-Captain Wyatt. Of the Richmond
Blues, recruiting officer for the Fourth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Have your fruit cake baked by /. D
Briggs, AZ east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Miss Videau Marion Girardeau of sum-
ter, 5. c.. Is the guest of Judge Well
ford. 400 west Grace street. Miss Girar-
deau enjoys enviable distinction through
her possession OF a soprano voice OF great
beauty. which has been finely cultivated
under the best instructors. She is de-
voting herself TO her art and has already
taken high rank as a teacher of voice
culture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Northumberland.

Largest stock in the South-all sizes
and an prices. Come and see them. 100
Records Open every evening during
Xmas until 10 o'clock. Walter ID. Moses
& Co. 1905 Main street
You can buy Nice. Fresh-Made Pound
Cake and Home Made Fruit cakes at
Is cents a pound az 5. Ulllmans Son.
Sweet Oranges. Il cents per dozen At
S. Uuman's Son. 1890 1922 east Main and
606 east MARSHALL street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick head
ache. biliousness and all liver Ills. Price
% cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

For Cakes Of all sort and Christmas
sundrles it pays to 80 to Briggs Bakery,
AZ east Broad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

LEARN TO SAY NO when a dealer
offers you something Just as good in
place Of Hood $ Sarsaparilla. There can
be no Substitute for Americas Greatest
Medicine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

the majority Of the Senators and South
ern Representatives, and many we'll
known society representatives of the re-
sidential circle"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Christmas Presents.

We have Just received an entire freq
and beautiful Iur OF choice and at
tra.tive Holiday Goods. snch JAS 6culn
Irnported German and other Cologne Wa
ters and Extracts. elegant Wave Crest
ware Goods Brushes Mirrors Fanny
Goods. &c. 20 which We invite your kline
az befber IA, iot5er,. ~. ,,tt,,r
in-the-sl0C bur Will continue a. tht
house has done FOR The last forty Year,
10 merit your confidence and nffrorl-.
hv ho0o~4h'e fair and 'Cslfimatc bust
ness methods always givirg the best az
most that > our money commands.
The L. Wagner Drug Company
Corner 9th and ID load stresta
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Mrs. Herbert 4. Claiborne, Mrs. j.
Taylor EllysOn. Mrs Jenreys (all Of
Richmond, and Mrs. Charles Washing
ton Coleman, Of Williamsburg, Va, at
tended the meeting Of the George Wash
ington Memorial Association. of which
they are charter members, which held
its sessions for three days az the Airing
ton. in Washngto , city, ID. G. Mrs.
Claiborne is one of the icc-presidents
OF the National Board. whore she proved
a most efficient and active member, serv-
ing on committees of Importance re-
quiring ability Mrs. Ellyson and Mrs.
Jenroys returned TO Richmond on Fri
day afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

At the Womans Club yesterday after
noon there was the usual tea. without
any variation I'm the way Of a literary
or musical programme. The members
are now rejoicing in he possession OF
their very handsome rev pIanO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Miss Ruth Nelson Robins will spend
the Christmas holidays with friends in
Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

The Richmond German opened the
season with brilliant success last eve
ming at the Masonic Temple There were
many dancers on the floor the music
was really beautiful and all details
united TO insure results which must be
highly gratifying to the gentlemen con-
shutting the club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
THE OLD GUARDS REGIMENT.
RECRUITING TENTS TO RE OPENED IN THE
PARKS TOMORROW

Many OF tho ofncers OF the Oh Guard gathered
in the armory at Forty-ninth-st and Broadway
yesterday afternoon and evening 10 talk over the
plans for enlisting men for the regiment, regi-
ments. which the Old Guard proposes to raise.
The active work OF enrolling IN. volunteers will
begin tomorrow morning. although the recruiting
tents will be erected this afternoon. There will b"
four tents one each in Battery Park. City Hall
Park. Union Square and Madison Square. Captain
J. T. Wenman. who will have charge OF the Bat
terry Park tent, assisted by I.eutenan, Kent
Mason and Private W. 5. Harrison. will also excr-
else general supervision over the entire work n.
recruiting
There Will be a meeting OF the Old Guard on -ers
In the armory tonight 20 complete tho arrange
ren,s for the work OF recruiting. The tents viii
be opened for business about o'clock Tomorrow
morning, and 1t Is expected that from six hundred
to eight hundred volunteers will he enrolled tho
first day.
The action of tho Old Guard in proposing to raise
a regiment has met tho approval OF thousands 0.
patriotic citizens. and there many appca-
tons TO enlist made at tho armory yesterday The
Old Guard * the only body 10 which rermi; 10
tents for recruiting purposes in tho parks
has been granted 1t has been definitely settled
that Major s. Ellis Briggs. the commander OF tho
Old Guard will be tho colonel o, the new regiment.
The rest o. the officers Will also he members o.
the O.d Guard One OF tho most enthusiastic Of
ment is Lieutenant J. Kent Mason. whose father
commanded the Old Guard as Ear back as lsi2
The Old Guard expects TO uniform the new regi-
mept at It's own expense although tho State may
reimburse II Tor the outlay afterward The regi-
men Ike the other volunteer regiments, Will prOba-
bly, be furnished with Springfield rAes. The regula
ton gun OF the United States Army Is the krag-
Jbrgensen. This Is a repeating arm. and therefore
much efficient In the hands OF experienced
men than the Springfield arm, but II is also more
likely get out OF order II not properly handed.
The Springfield weapon is a most serviceao!e one
and capable OF doing great execution.
AS soon as the Ola Guard has raised a regiment
its services will be rendered 10 the Governor o,
the State and II will then be formally mustered
into the service OF Uncle Sam"
The ofncors OF tho Old Guard do not know MS yet
where the regiment will be 10 lie drilled and
equipped but are Of the opinion that either Gov
ernor's Island BcdoW's Island will be selected.
judging from tho character OF tho men who have
already signhed their intention OF volunteering
IN the Old Guards regiment II wil be one OF The
finest bodies OF volunteers 1t is possible to gather
tore her