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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Only q Brother.

II want something for a nice young
man." said the pretty miss to the girl
behind the counter.
Here's a beautiful scarf-pin that's re-
ducei TO s25."
"Tw-enty-ive dollars. Do you suppose
| want TO buy my brother a S25 pres
ent "
"Oh. it's for your brother, Bargain
counter i'm the basement. Take the ele-
VatOr"-DetrOit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
OUR VIRGINIA EXCHANGES.

The rand rise OF the preferred stock of
the Norfolk and Western Is producing no
end Of speculation. and the rumor az
published In the New York Times of
few days ago that the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company Is causing the boom
added new fuel. IL Is not thought on the
streets thai there is any ground for the
rurnor that the Pennsylvania people
want the Norfolk and Western. as there
can be no particular reason assigned for
such a desire. II Is not a competing line
NOR would IL offer much in the way OF
Southern traffic, as IL Is hemmed in at
the southern terminals by other roads.
and as for coal the PennsyIvania. 1t
would seem, has any amount Of mat
along its line. The truth OK me report
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
ALndY,s serions EnlI.

DANNILLE. VA, Dec l5-Spocial.-
Mrs Julia A Brown. a widow lady WnilS
doing holiday shopping this afternoon.
fell through "A hatchway in 90 store a
distance Of fifteen feet and WAS seriously
injured
While no bones were broken. Mrs
Brown sustained serious shock and WAS
taken home ga AN unconscious condition.
Her condition tonight is reported quite
serious
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

MARION. \. c.. Dec. i6.-Spcc.al-
Guss Harmon. the negro who was indict-
ed for attempted assault on Miss cuth-
bertson some twelve months ago, was
tried here to-day and convicted ami SEM
fenced to ten years imprisonment in the
penitentiary
There has been some danger of Har-
mon being lynched. He is now guarded
by the sheriff and viii be taken from
here at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
The Ti,lles.
THE TIMES COMPANY.
TIMES BUILDING.
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kICHMOND, VA.

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new before the paper Is stopped
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
CHANGE OF sCuEpuLE

Attention IL called 10 the change In
schedule OF the Atlantic Coasts Line. taxi
ing effect sunday Dec 18th. Trains
hgotofore leaving Richmond ~ 1882 Z.
M will on and after that date leave
Richmond az l0:&5 Il. NJ. Mako close
connection with the Norfolk and Western
at Petersburg for LsDchbarg and points
west.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
(9EG g ::: = $ $:: Is s. b.

curry has been down as low as II degree.
Cards have been issued Tor The m1r-
riage Of Miss Ella Tilghman Check to
Mr. ID. T.. Stainback. next "wednesday
afternoon at the home OF the bride.
Miss Cheek Is a daughter OF captain w
II. Cheek. one Of the Seaboard Air Line s.
most popular passenger conductors. she
is possessed of great personal beauty and
IS as lovely In character as she is m per-
son. Mr. Stainbact is editor OF me
Roanoke News and also conducts gen-
eral fire insurance business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Revised Version

"Man wants but little here below
Nor wants that little long.
Is what they sang in former days.
But it's now another song:
The words we use are different.
Though fully as subliOe:
MAN now wants everything i'm sight
And wants 1t all the time
Chicago News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Congressman Rixey. of Virginia, on the
strength of McKinley's great-deciaration'
has offered "A bill providing that the Ma
tionai Soldiers Homes be open 10 Ooh-
federate veterans. Now watch the House
substitute cemeteries" for homes ana
mass the bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
KNITTING MILL FAILS.
Cards Out for the Marriage Of Popu-
lar Young Couple.

WELDON. N. G.. Dec. l6.-Special.--
The knitting mill at Roanoke Rapids has
failed and shut down. About $50 hands
are thrown out OF employment. The
failure does not effect the plant. as the
building and machinery are owned by q
New York company. The company fall
ing was running II under a 5-year lease
and manufactured underwear OF all de-
scriptions.
The weather here has been intesely
cold for the past few days snd the mer-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Ehildre.s-Enlkes-

SANDY HOOK. VA. Dec. iG.-special.-
AT Phone. the residence Of the bride. on
Wednesday. December 18th. az $3.50 T. ".
Mr. Andrew Joseph CNdress ana Mrs.
Lula Rosa Foxes Were quietly married
in the presence of a Few select friends
and relatives. The marriage ceremony
was performed by Rev H. u. Rasland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Some of the older Democratic leaders
who cast their fortunes with free silver,
seem to fear that Colonel Bryan will com
nit some ravage b. running at large
without his ball and chain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Hon. w. A. Clark and Marcus DAY.
two Montana millionaires' are riVai '"''
didates for the Senate, ana a member
ship I'm the Montana Legislature IS me
best paying lead around Helena now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
He Had n MpuOuoiV

Hardfax-Hello, Honeydew. Haven't
seen you i'm an age, What are you do
ing now?
HoneydeW-lm living I'm Chicago. try
ing 10 make an honest living.
"Wcn. Old boy. YOU ought to succeed.
You haven't any competition. life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

81 think a man should be allowed 10
choose his own calling
Certainly; If / could choose mine. II
would be or 10 O'Clock Instead of -
Baltimore American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

So Sigsbee got left when the Texas
yided with chewing gum. a bicycle and
a pug dog has good deal TO look after
before sailing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

A st. Louis lawyer argued case with
his pistol in hand while the Judge had
his gun lying on the bepch before him.
The prisoner. of course, was delighted to
escape with his life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

The Tines ia always Indebted to frienos
who favor II with society Items ana
, personals, but mrst urge that az suSh
be sent over the signature OF the
sender.
All unsigned communications will be re-
jected always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

o. God. that mcn woulI Draw a Lille
nearer,
To one anot.er. and be nearer Thee.
And understood.
Anonymous In Boston Globe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Time to Ouit,

Eyes. 7 was awfuly fond Of that girl
and ! believed her to be perfect. but
saw something about her last night that
made me tired"
What was that?'
Another fellows arm. "-BY0okBa
Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Ihp Only WnX Ouf

Papa-Such a wedding as you want
my dear. will cost 5000.
"Then what is to be done. papa?
you viii have to be married without
my consent.'-Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

The Spaniards in Havana are poisoning
the wells and cisterns but they would
not blow up the Maine. oh no, there's
the Spanish honor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

There don't seem to be even any long
distance telephone connection with DICK
Croker these days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
The New Isoy.

Papa" said Petey. "did you believe in
Kriss Krinkle when you was a kidd
"Of course | did
Kids was easy things IN your day
wasn't they. dad?"-Philaielphia North
American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Yulcti,lc Sentiment.

Peace TO men Of goodly will.
Yea. peace 10 all Of these
Fen N-roads merchants who announce
Their X-mas novelties.
Detroit Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Several of the United States senators
the criminal courts of the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Hon. f. Baniamin Andrews has ar
ranged his halo. and is again posing as
martyr out of a job.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Mr. Bailey said that Mr.. McMillin was
guilty of an "unvarnished lie,' and thus
for once does Bailey so on record as an
advocate of polish.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

The United States is a great nation
but the little tin thing that you rub
nutmegs on is a grater.-somerville Jour
nal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Philadelphia Is threatening TO elect her
coroner to the mayoralty, Gracious, is
the town as dead as that?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

This is a joyous season, the women
all want to buy the presents. and the
men are willing to give literally rather
than do 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

They talk OF building new White
House. but Mckinley would doubtless be
well pleased to remain in the present
one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Chances Auaiust Him.

Sympathetic Friend-And did your hus-
band die peaceably?
Sorrowing Wiiow-Oh. I'm afraid not.
We had three dociors.-Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Not SO Slow.

ooh, you may take the mistletoe
And hang it anywhere"
She said; and as he wasn't slow
He hung il in her hair.
Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Mr.. Bryan should take occasion soon
to say a cheerful word for Coin Harvey,
who is still struggling with the sl56,Ooo, 600
dehclt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Dewey says the natives of the Philip
pines are more capable of sef-govern-
ment than the Cubans. but that is no
argument.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Colonel Bryan made great mistake
in not getting something about sheath
ing his sabre" in his farewell address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

In stringing wires for Roosevelt Mr..
Plat seems 10 have forgotten MS poie-
climbing clamps.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

All weU-arranged smokers" provide
"A check for bromo-selzer the next morn
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

That peace treaty will be an imported
article after all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

pick out a Christmas present just as
if 1t was for your best girl ana then
give IL to your mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

A three-cent fare would make the peo-
pie two willing 70 rlie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Trophies oftI,c Gridjrou

How airy Adelaide acts to-day"
Yes; shes got "A new sofa pillow
stuffed with football hair."-Detroii Free
Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

Mr.. Quay has his Indictment lung up
for Christmas, hoping that Santa Claus
Will come his way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

President Mckinley found the open
door" policy In Atlanta ready for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

to crowd down a little on the coaching
line
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

THE MAILING LIST Is ONLY PRiSI-
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN IA =;
THEREFORE. DO NOT FEEL UNE.Axs ~
If THE DATE OPPOSITE YOnE Sxx nT
CHANGED AS SOON AS TIE BUD
SCRIPf!ON is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

PETERSBURG AGENT.
MRS. 8. c. HUTCHINSON. LOMBAfD
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
TTRSRURG AGENT,

MANCHESTER BUREAU. li2i HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

The baseball magnates seem disposed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

WE DESIRE TO CALL THE A IpiXG
TON OF ALL persons ,iS,f Ep COM
POLITICAL NEWS AND orH r,MEs So TO
MUNIcATIONs TO TIE IiN T TpHEiR
NAMES 10 SUCH REPORTS, ~ .so IT r u
THE RULE OF THIS PAPER NShME
PUBLISH ANY ARTICLE III Eo W.
OF WHOSE AUTHOR Is uNHSso viii
REJECTED CONTRIBUTIONS CON
NOT BE RETURNED UNLESS ACOo'A
Wanted BY STAMPS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

THE DAILY TINES is servei by earr and
on their own account In this cry an
Manchester for 10 cents week. VIII
maid weekly. but so cents per Inor sd.
when maid monthly: by mall. outSdoe
OF Richmond. 80 cents MONTH w.
vear-anywhere IN the United State'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
ARMY. NAVY AND MARINE ORDERS.

WASHINGTON. Jan i4-By direction Of the Pres
idcnt Major Henry VI Adams Corps 81 Engi-
neers Is detailed temporarily a. a member OF the
Board Of Ordnance and For;ihcations. during the
absence on cave Of Colonel Peter q. Hams.
The following transfers are made al the request
OF the officers concerned First Lieutenant William
O. Johnson from the 7th Infantry the ID In
fantry Company I. First Lieutenant John Bennett.
from the % Infantry TO the 7th Infantry. COM
pany c.
Leave OF absence fer four months. with permits
sion 70 go beyond sea 10 take effect upon his relief
from duty at the state Agricultural College Of
Oregon IS granted First Lieutenant Clarence b.
Dent.er. 18th Infantry
The leave OF absence granted Second Lieutenant
James g. Harbord 9Th Cavalry December H. 10
extended TWO months.
Leave Of absence for three months. with permits
sion 70 20 bcy ond the sea. TO take effect January
a. 1895 is granted Major William H. Kexford. ord
chief Engineer Wilson. detached from Union Iron
Works January %, home and await rctIr' ment
February : on reaching age limit.
Pay Director A. J. Fritchard ordered on the re-
tired list on reaching age limit ,,
Passed Assistant Surgeon \. " Dunbar detached
from the Vermont. to the Nashville January 10. on
arrival OF the Nashville on the European station.
Lieutenant II. II Barroll ordered to New York
January 10 before Meiiea! B9srd and VAT orders ,
Ensign Yates ordered TO New-forA Navy iard
Lieutenant L. Flynne ordered to Washington jan
Pa Psymast IS; Clerk {. Z Van LeeT's resignation
accepted January a.
Maine with Paymaser {. VI. Ray.
Second Lieutenant George Richards. L NJ G,
receives three weeks leave Of absence from the sth
inst. .
Major Green Clay Goodloe. paymasier, L. s.
NJ c. receives six days leave Of absence from tho
10th inst
months leave OF absence. with permission 20 apply
for one months extension.
First Lieutenant Charles Il. Wheeler. Ordnance
Department. will proceed 20 St Paul, MINI, TO
inspect mortar carriages.
Leave Of absence for two months with permits
sion 10 20 beyond sea. TO take effect April !. Is
granted Captain Charles +. Mason assistant sur
gcOn.
Rcar-Afniral 7. 4. Bcartslea detached from
presidency OF the Examining Boards Washington.
January 20 home and await retirement.
Commander II. y Manney 10 the Naval Home.
Philadelphia. January -.
Lieutenant J. A Bell. inspector Of equipment,
Camden. Philadelphia, and Wilmington. Del.
Lieutenant w b. Fletcher 10 resume duties on
the Vicksburg.
Ensign Yates Stirling T.. TO the Navy Yard
New York. TIL February IL
Pay Director 4 J. Prichard detached from Navy
pay Office. Baltimore. February 10. and AVA.
orders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
HOMESTEAD LAWS FOR ALASKA

Washington. Jan 1.-THE Lacey bill extending
the homestead laws 10 Alaska and granting rght OF
way 10 railroads was favOrably reported 10 me
House today from the Public Lands Committee
The bill has been changed in committee SO a. 10
give land for functions well as terminals oHt re-
serving mineral deposits In rights OF way 10 The
United States The committee report says: The
great mineral discoveries n his region ana 'he
present almost nsupcrabe difficulties in the trans
nortation OF freight and passengers have caused an
active interest In the location ana CONSTRUCTION Of
railroads Numerous schemes nave Decn Pforos'I.
but the committee has declined TO consber an!
specific proposition OF any individual or corpoIaloiii
Bit thinks hat any leg Station on the subject shoui
be general and open 20 all persons aik'. me pro-
posed legislation Is based on nc T.sht OF ""S 't
Of 1870 made adaptable 20 Alaska As 20 ne iuIiieI
extension Of the public land laws the committee h-e
deemed A. desirable at this time TO eN.cnd me
homestead laws only. The Town ste ana Miner"i
laWs already IN force
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
SILVER LEADERS CONFERRlNG.

A JOINT MANIFESTO TO BE ISSUED NEXT WEEK
Washington Jan. 14-As result OF conferences
held within the last few days between the silver
leaders OF various parties II is understood that
Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Com
nIttee Chairman Butler OF the Populists and
Chairman ToWne OF the Silver Republican Commit
tee will issue a joint manifesto the early part OF
next week with a view to securing common action
by the three organizations in the political contest
OF 1855 The draft Of the document is now In
preparation. Il Will appeal 10 AL those interested
in the cause Of silver 10 work in union, and 10
avoid rival organizations by which their common
strength may be disspated
The talks among the silver men continued today
but they di1 not take the shape of a formal con-
foronc-. Chairman TOwne had returned from
Columbus. Onto where he assisted the opposition
10 NJ. Hanna He about the House Of Repre-
sentativcs talking with Mr.. Bland and other silver
men. The feeling developed was generally IN favor
OF common action by all the silver elements.
Messrs. Jones Butler and Towne VIII confer fur
Their IN the next few days and the address Will
then be made public on January is the American
timetable Union. Of which General Warner. OF
Ohio IS president. holds its meetings here, and this
IS expected give further cohesion to the joint sill
movement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
CORBETT NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT.
THE SENATE COMMITTEE on PRIVILEGES AND
ELECTIONS DECIDES TO REPORT
AGAINST HIS CLAIM.

Washington Jan. 1.-THE Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections to-day decided 10 make
an adverse report H. ". COrhetts claim 10
d seat in the Senate from Oregon There were
two votes the first being q motion 10 declare
Nj Corbett entitled to his seat which was sup
ported by Messrs. Chandler. Hoar and Pritchard.
Republicans. and opposed by Messrs. Canery and
Pettus Democrats; Mr. Allen. Populist and MT
Burrows Republican. Mr.. Spooner, Republican.
was paired with Mr. Turey. Democrat. the former
for and the latter against the motion motion
was then made TO declare that Mr.. Corhet; was
not entitled 10 his seat and this carried by the
above vote reversed
The voting was preceded by discussion based
on report prepared by Senator Pettus OF behalf
Of the opposition. This report took the position
that the question involved practically the same
as mat involved in the Mantle case and that this
case should be allowed 20 stand as a precedent
Senator Pettus made an argument IN faVor OF
establishing principle OF action In spch cases
and allowing 1: TO stand. taking the position that
there was danger In changing the Senates course
every time the political complexion Of the body
changed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
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