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

Is the fact ,tbafi it cures every form OIL
piles without one particle Of pain. TINS
desirable point Is not obtained oy inc
use OF Injurious opiates which simply
deaden and paralyxe tho nerves OK tne
PARTS and make matters worse IN the
long run. But It Is done solely BY It's
remarkable healing and soothing enects'
And while 1t thus gives immediate re.
lief at the same time the disease Is not
merely checked. but radical cure ~
rapidly accomplished.
And the point we want to make clear
Is that all this Is done without particle
of pain.
This fact is one reason for the great
popularity Of the Pyramid Pile Cure
ence between II and almost any other
kind OF treatment for piles.
Every kind of surgical operation for
piles Is overwhelmingly painful besides
endangering the life Of the patient and
IN most cases is not 10 be compared
with the Pyramid Cure. neither In max
ing Successful cures without pain nor
I'm cheapness and safety.
The Pyramid Pile Cure has been be-
fore the public too long, and Its merits
recognized by too many people to allow
(, TO be cassed with the many salves'
suppcsitories. pills, ETC., and run no
risk In trying IL. as Is often the case
with new and untried preparations.
n YOU are ever troubled with any
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cents per package.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
GEN. JOE WHEELER
is COMING HERE.
He Writes That He Will Visit Rich
mond Early in January.
HE CANNOT FIX THE DATE NOW.
He Comes to Atterd the Presentation
of PeIham's Portrait to Lee Camp
by the Sons OF Vetcrans-POr-
traits Presented Last Night.

r. T.. Lee Camp No. i, Confederate
Veterans. held their regular meeting last
night with Commander John Z. Laugh
ton Jr., In the chair.
A letter was received from Mrs. y. v.
Randolph, treasurer Of Lee Camp Ladies
Auxiliary. stating that the ladies OF the
auxiliary would meet In the camp han
next Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock 10
receive contributions of provisions and
clothing to be distributed among the
needy poor of Confederate families, and
any one who can trontribute groceries
and other provisions are asked TO send
ehem 10 Lee Camp Hall on Thursday
morning. December 22d. before 10 o clock.
IUnTRAITS PRESENTED.
Commander Laughton, for the PORTRAIT
Gallery Committee, stated that the camp
had received the oil portraits OF Colonel
Walter H. Taylor and Captain Robert
son Taylor which he presented 10 the
camp in a short speech, II being the de-
sire of these two distinguished soldiers
that no formal presentation be made.
Nominations were made for officers for
the ensuing term and the election VIII
be held on next Friday night.
GBNER WHEELER COMING.
Commander Laughton. chairman Of the
committee to invite General Joseph
Wheeler to visit the camp, reported that
he had written to General Wheeler on
the subject and received the following
reply:
Washington. ID. c.. Dec. IL. vs.
John Il. Laughton. Jr Richmond, Va. !:
Dear sir:-Your kind letter of the 10th
instant is received and / thank you again
for your warm and generous invitation
/ will do myself the honor to be with
you early in January. but II is impossible
for me to set the date at this time. I
am just leaving the city and have a
great many engagements TO meet upon
my return but will set the date more de-
hnitely a little later.
With very high regard
Truly yours.
JOS. WHEELER
The occasion Of General Wheeler's Wis
n is the presentation by the Sons OF Vet
Grams Camp of portrait of Pelham TO
Lee Camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Grand Cake Walk Appeals TO the
Feminine Gender.

Feminine Gender.
Society is going 10. turn out in large
force 10 witness the great cake walk al
the Academy OF Music next Tuesday
night, December 10th. 1t Is notable
fact that the number OF ladies who will
be present on this occasion is strikingly
large Many. OF the best seats in the
house have ben engaged While the sale
OF seats has been quite large up To this
time, there are still good seats TO be
had.
Governor Tyler has been invited ia
occupy one of the lower boxes with his
party and will probably do so. The
other lower box will be occupied by the
judgss-Mayor RI NJ. Taylor Captain
Frank Cunningham and Justice John j.
Crutchheld.
A large number of the leading citizens
of Richmond have purchased seats fol
themselves and wives, while many So
ciety women will be present IN parties
and with their escorts.
1t is understood that the costumes worn
by the. original eighteen cake walkers
whoi created the sensation at Price
Hall recently will be revelation.
They will be prepared to give WORT
and Pool pointers for the future SAID
q we'll known gentleman yesterday.
The Kaleidoscope effect In colors and
tints will be something striking. and
those who attend the performance ma,
expect to laugh and grow fat at the an
tics and entirely original steps intro
duced.
The big cake and the smaller one
which viii loom up in conspicuous proper
tons at the cake walk next Tuesday
are on exhibition IN the widow a
Briggs. No. 4i2 east Broad street. wher'
many OF the Christmas shoppers have
stopped to see them.
The clog dancing is said to be exceed
| ingly clever. and the musical and spe
cialty programme which Is to precede tn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
MIDNIGHT TRANSFORMATION
Attractive Services at the Association
Building To Morrow Afternoon.

Special attention is being given To the
Mems Meetings at the Young Mems
Christian Association which are showing
a wonderful increase in attendance dur
ing the present month. and for the next
few months prominent speakers will be
secured. Last Sunday afternoon Mr..
Weston r. Gales. the North Carolina
evangelist delivered a most eloquent and
fOrceful talk. Mr.. Gales has been Sc
cured again for tomorrow afternoon and
will address the Mems Meeting at 4
o'clock. taking for his theme "A Midnight
Transformation. The soloist for the
afternoon will be Mrs. c. r. Brengle and
all men. whether members of the Asso-
citation or not are cordially invited TO be
present
Rev. Dr. Il. l.. Pen editor Of the
''Bible Reader" will give one Of his most
attractive Illustrative chalk talks TO the
Boys Gospel Army at 3 o'clock. DR..
Pell has way of putting things that will
keep the boys wide awake and do them
great good Every boy who can get in Is
welcome to this meeting.
The Workers Bible Training Class will
meet at 5:15 in the Blue Room. with Sec
rotary Mckee I'm charge. The Gymna-
sum Bible Study Club i'm class room No
2 at the same hour. in charge of Physi-
cal director Graham. A thirty minutes
evangelistic Bible class will be organized
with Mr. T. c. Digs. chairman OF the
Religious Work Committee. as leader.
This meeting will be held for the first
tine tomorrow afternoon at 5:l5 in the
parlor Just after the Mems Meeting.
This will be drop in study, and all
men are welcome.
The Boys Bible Glass will meet at the
regular hour this morning, and Rev Dr.
Pel will conduct the study OF the inter-
national Sunday School Lesson in Asso-
citation Hall, at 4:30 O'Clock. This study
presents a rare opportunity 10 teachers
and students Of the Word for preparation
of the Sunday School Lesson.
Social prayer and song service tonight
at 10 o'clock.
A most excellent Christmas present for
young man or boy. IS a membership
ticket I'm the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION. good for 365 days and many
valuable privileges, including Members
Course of ten entertainments. lnforma-
ton concerning membership will be gladly
given at office or by mail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
STEEL WILL BE
BROUGHT BACK.
He viii Be Confined in the State
Pententlary.
THE MONEY IS ALL IN HAND
Ample Funds with Which to Pay In
tcrest on the Bonds-No Appiica-
ton Filed in the Hancock
Casc-Capitol Notes.
THE MONEY IS ALL IN HAND.

Governor Tyler has concluded that he
mas no authority TO settle the question
as to whether lily. Steel shall remain IN
the Central state Hospital at Peters
burg or be brought back 10 the penlten-
tiary. Hy, who Is "a negro, killed
woman in Tazewel and WAS sentenced
10 eighteen years In the ponitentiary
symptoms OF insanity were discovered
and Steel was sent TO the hospital. lie
was pronounced cured and brought back
10 the prison. The man went crazy
again and was returned to the asylum.
tDr. Drewry says ne Is now a well man
but Superintendent Helms does not
want TO take him back for lily is a
dangerous man He has killed a guard
since he has been at the asylum Major
Helms and the Governor talked the mat
Ter over yesterday and the Executive said
ne had no authority TO decide the ques-
tion. He advised Major Helms to bring
the man back 10 the penitcntiary. IF
DIR. Drewry SAYS the man Is cured II
seems to me your duty is plain" said
the Governor. should Steel escape from
the hospital you would be blamed for not
taking him back after the superintend-
cnt had advised you that the man was
cured. Tho law seems 10 be clear. An
insane criminal belongs at the hospital
hut sane criminal should be I'm the pen
ftentiary"
Major Helms will have the man
brought back.
THE CASH IN HAND.
The State officials are making ready
10 pay out about $4,000 in semi-annual
interest on the century bonds the first
Of January Treasurer Hartman said lac
was glad 10 state that there was ample
money in the treasury 10 meet the State 5
obligations.
IL is a most encouraging sign that the
COZ nty and city treasurers are more
promlt in settling their accounts this
season than formerly. Hardly day
passes but what one or more treasurers
call at the Library building to square
themselves with the auditor Of public &C
counts. Treasurer j. NJ. Booth, or Nor
shumborland. was "a visitor yesterday
No APPLICATION MADE.
The Governor has received no appli-
cation for the Communication Of the SEN
tence Of John Hancock Ii will be re-
called that the Governor reprieved him
until December 3Oth. He did this upon
the strength OF "a telegram signed 10y
several leading citizens of Lynchburg
who promised 70 give reasons why the
man should not hang. They have not
done so.
Mr.. James r. Cation. Of Alexandria.
who ran for the Democratic nomination
Tor lieutenant governor last year. was at
the Capitol He says he will be a can
didate for the House OF Delegates
against Col. Louis 9. Barley next year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
FREE TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS.

return Godfrey made 1t point TO include
the American national air on all his
state and official programmes, ana as he
and his band have appeared at all the
royal weddings and national celebrations
the extent of this influence may be wen
understood.
Godfrey has In this and other ways
been an active contributor to that friend
~ feeling which now exists between the
two great peoples of the Angle-Saxon
race.
Arrangements are now In progress for
the band to appear in Richmond early
in March. Yesterday Mr.. Houston, the
gentleman associated with the director
of the tours. Mr.. c. \. T.. Harriss. was
in the city and was at the Jefferson.
When this famous English band makes
fits appearance i'm the first city Of Nir-
ginia undoubtedly a-hearty welcome will
be accorded to IT and the Anglo American
harmony will be accentuated in music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
AFamous Band Coming.

The most notable band in Great Britain
led nv lieutenant Dan Godfrey for forty
Years handmaster of Her Majesty s
Grenadier Guards. is to pay a visit 10
America early in March. Lieutenant
Godfrey and his British Guards Band will
open their tour in Washington before
The President. TO whom the distinguished
English bandmaster has proffered the
services of himself and his men Tor an
occasion at the White House as COM
pliment TO the American ration and in
recognition Of the very friendly ovation
and hospitality the leader received when
he brought his Grenadier Guards out at
the Boston Peace Jubilee In 1872. On his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
HERE Is THE PLACE OF ALL
OTHERS

TO make the purchase Of the most ac-
ceptabie Christmas present you could
make for your family. A new Piano
such as Steinway, Knabe. Hardman.
Kimball, Standard and Haines. You
don't have TO go around asking, 1T YOU
and one of those well-known makes
know anything Of such Pianos as these -
Every one knows that their names stand
for an that is good. Walter ID. Moses *
Co.. sole agents. 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Likes the Presidents Speech.

Mr.. Elroy NJ. Avery who during the war
of ls6l-G5 was a Federal soldier, Is al
Murphy's Hotel.
Two years ago he visited Richmond and
participated in a meeting OF Lee Camp
nj which time he made an address
which pleased the Confederate soldiers
In speaking yesterday morning OF the
recent utterances Of President Mckinley
Mr.. Avery said that he was much graft
fed to hear the President from his own
state so declare himself in unequivocal
terms Of fraternity. The sentiments he
said were shared by many Federal vet
Grams all over the country and he was
pleased at the spirit which served to per-
wade the whole country 10 the complete
obliteration OF sectional bitterness and
defined lines of division.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
VORBED TIL GRAVE.

startling incident, Of which Mr. John
Oliver, OF Philadelphia, was the sub
ject, is narrated by him as follows; Il
was in a most dreadful condition. My
skin was almost yellow eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually In back
and sides, no appetite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying Electric Bitters' and 10
my great Joy and surprise. the first hottie
made a decided improvement. con-
tinued their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. ] know they saved my
life. and robbed the grave OF anp;her
victim" No one should fail TO try them.
only 80 cents per bottle at Owens & Min
or Drug Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
SPECIAL SERVICES.
DIR. Craig TO Preach for DIR. Wither-
spoon. Bishop Gibson for DIR. Barr.

spoon. Bishop Gibson for DIR. Barr.
Dr. Craig. secretary Of the Southern
PRESBYTERIAN Assembly OF Home Missions
Committee. is In tho city and will occupy
Dr WitherspOon pulpit tomorrow
morning. DR.. Craig Is a good speaker
and will no DOUBT give the Grace Street
congregation a good sermon At night
Dr WitherspOon Will occupy his pulpit
and will take for his subject The True
Mind cure" This no doubt viii be an
Instructive az well as an interesting dis
course as the subject OF mind cure is
much discussed az the North at this
lime.
70 an engagement TO preach at the Uni
Sersity OF Virginia tomorrow his pulpit
at Monumental church Will be filled az II
A. NJ by Bishop Coadjutor X. a. CID
ron and ~ II. NJ. by Bishop c. &.
peniCk OF 81. Marks.
Rev Dr starr Is now I'm the midst Of his
seTies OF sermons 80 the people as pre-
viousiy announced. At tomorrow even.
lng's service Mrs Bertha Noelker- Rich
ar,tson Will sing the orertory.
Rev N. r. L,outhan will preach at
Howard's Grove Baptist church to-mor-
row al II A. NJ. and ,:45 =. NJ. His sub
lect Tor the morning Will be, Moses
from Nile 20 Neho;' IN the evening
strength in Weakness" All the mem
bers Of tho church are requested to meet
a. 3 Il. Nj. Tor The purpose OF calling a
pastor.
Clay Street Methodist Episcopal Sab
bath school Will hold an interesting me-
mortal exercise tomorrow mortng, be
ginning al 915 o'clock. in memory of
Mr.. Frank A. Harry an honored mem
ser OF the school who died December
l,h. Resolutions will be adopted and
several addresses Will be delivered appro-
sriato 20 the occasion.
DR. Charles w. Kent, OF the University
N Virginia. will arrive In the city this
Afternoon ana will stop with Mrs. John
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

II. Cary. DIR. Kent will deliver an adj
dress tomorrow morning at the Seventh
Street Christian church on the John u.
Cary Bible Chair" at the University and
the relation OF Bible Chair work TO our
State Universities. The public Is cor
daily invited.
DIR. Il. It. Sweeney's subject Sunday
evening will be. "Shipwrecks In Life. y
This is special sermon 20 young men
though the public generally is cordially
invited.
Rev. j. r. Nugent will ofiiciate at st.
Pauls church tomorrow at both the
morning and evening services.
Rev. DIR. Fried. an eminent Lutheran
divine. will preach at the First English
Evangelical Lutheran church on Sunday
morning and evening The regular
Christmas communion will be held. as
some doubt exists as TO whether mliils-
ter can be secured TO officiate on Christ
mas lay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Post A Tonight.

The regular meeting Of Post a."
Traveller Protective Association will be
held at the rooms OF the headquarters to-
night at s o'clock As a large number
OF travelling men are home for the
Christmas holidays. no doubt the meeting
will be largely attended.
In addition 10 the regular routine OF
business there will be presentation OF
a beautiful gold badge, with Il. =. A.
colors and initials. to the successful COM
petitor. for securing the largest number
of members 10 the Post since May J..
1895. which is in accordance with the Of
fer made by the Post Board Of Direc-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Funeral of Mr.. Heller.

The funeral of Mr.. Myer Heller who
died Thursday morning was held from
the Mortuary chapel at the Hebrew Gem
ettry at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Rabbi Calisch officiating. The pall-bear-
ers were as follows:
Active-Es. Raab. S. w. Fleishman,
Henry Rosenheim. l.. u. Morris, Hon. X.
NJ. Taylor l.. l.. Strause. Elias Haun,
Nyer Kirsh.
Honorary-Morton y. Rosenbaum, DR..
Stuart Mcclure. Junius Il. Mosby, Jonas
Marcuse. J. +. b. Jurgens, julius Stratus,
Isaac Held, Aaron Eichel. Samuel Cohen,
Herman j. Myers. Moses Hutzler, Joseph
l.. Levy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Mr.. Avery to Lecture.

NJ Elrov NJ. Avery of Cleveland. Ohio.
will speak before the Womans |iup
this afternoon at 4:o o'clock, on ,he
subject, 1.-The Nightmare OF hehsion'
Mr.. Avery served for four Years as
ctata senator in the Ohio Legislature ana
Is gifted speaker. His authorship OF
a number OF books. many OF them now
In use in the schools of the country
has given him a broad range In the DO
main of literature and he Is thoroughly
equipped TO render a most delightful ad-
dress.
The time of notice to the club member
shin is limited hut all are requested 10
be present to-day.
Mr.. Avery IS well known here through
his enthusiastic participation In the anairs
Of the Sons and Daughters OF the Ameri-
can Revolution
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
EIec,ion of Officers.

AT regular meeting of Jefferson Forum
No. i7is last night the following officers
were elected:
President. James A. Hunt: First Vice
President, w. b. Crittenden; Second
Vice President, John A. DiNson; Secre-
Railev. Historian. j. j. Connolly; Orator
II. r. Dyson Assistant Orator, w C.
cosby. Porter. j. c. Smith, Guard. w.
II. Mitchell; Medical Examiner. arthur
II. Cosby: Directors. Thomas T. HAWKS
w. II. Anderson, Alvin G. Quarles'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Transfers of Real Estate,

Richmond: Mary f.. and NJ. ]. Brock
10 samuel Il. Dunstan, IS l-6 feet on west
side Cherry street IS l-S feet south of
Cary $500.
William j. Duggins' trustee to John ID.
Duggins. 16 f-l2 feet on north side Clay
street, 70 IA feet west Of Harrison, $500.
Martha L. James 70 Alexander Krug.
80 IL feet on east side Cherry street. w
feet north Of Albemarle. 500.
Henrico-Charles V. Gin, wife. William
II. Woodfn, wife. and Emma Blacburn TO
Joseph NJ. and Ida Cashon, three acres
on Three-Chopped road $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

grand cake walk will doubtless create
mrth and pleasure.
OF course, no one expects to see grand
Cd. a when he goes to a cake walk. III
is an original and unique form OF enter
tainment. and must be seen TO be appre-
ciated The entertainment coming Just
before the festive holiday season. Will De
all the more appreciated.
The first rehearsal will be held at the
Academy Monday. when all the cake
walkers will be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
XMAS HOLIDAY RATES
To Points OH the N. and W.
Railway.

Richmond to Lynchburg and return -.
Richmond to Norfolk and return StO.
Correspondingly low rates 10 all points
on it's line to parties desiring 10 spend
their Christmas and New Year al home.
Tickets on sale December 22d, I'D, 'Ati-,
2oth. 18th GOTH 31st. 1898 and January i>t
and %. 1899. good for return passage I'M
iii January 4. 1899. Students will he en-
abled to secure these tickets from Dec.
18th to 26th inclusive. provided they pre-
sent a certificate signed by the principal
or superintendent of their colleges. For
full information apply 20 the Richmond
Transfer Co. 800 east Main street. b. 6.
Carter, ticket agent. Byrd ST. CUnion)
Depot. or at company's office, SSS east
Main street. r. w. COURTNEY,
Dis. Pass Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES 1893
90 VIA ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

on the above account the Atlantic
Coast Line will sell tickets between
points on It's line and connections east
OF the Mississippi and south of the Poto-
mac river at a rate OF one and one-third
first-class fare for the round trip, SELL
ing dates, Dec. o. 90 "a, q. 26 30 AID
81. 1925, and January l. and .. 1879.
Tickets viii also be on sale for teachers
and students Of schools and colleges,
Dec. IS to o. inclusive, at above rates.
upon presentation OF certificates from
presidents or principals OF such institu-
lions. Final limit OF all tickets January
4, 1899.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Far Away From Home.

A letter has been received by a frien6
here from Mr. w. a. Barrett who sailed
from New York on November "a LOT
south America He was hfteen GAYS
making the voyage. reaching Pernam
Rnco. Brazil. on November nth. MI
Barrett went TO South America on ousio
ness. lie was i'm good heaItn WneT fo mo
wrote. Pernam Buco Is 500 -hli'es i'0''
New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17

In the CITY Circuit Court notice OF
motion for judgment In favor OF the
citizens Exchange Bank against MT
clara Wallerstein, trading as the w al AZ
lerstein Produce Company LOT Si'-"o'V
DOcketed e,,.
In the case of r. b. Slower VS. Charles
J. Berrv administrative. juror withdrawn
and plaintiff non suited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
RUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

rHE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands.
Chilblains. Corns. and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles. or no pay re-
quired Ii is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price 70
cents per box. For sale by Owens d
Minor Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
Officers Chosen.

The following officers of Myrtle Lodge.
X OF p. have been chosen:
w. w. Elliott. c. c.; J. w. Tyler,
V. C.: r. l.. Jennings, Prelate; ]: b:
Kiipstein' NJ. of w: j. l.. creery, X. of
r. and s.; j. b. Allen. NJ. OF F.; Robert
Scott. NJ. of e.; A. l.. Chaplin, NJ. OF A. :
A. y. Bradley. /. G.: G.. Z. Parker. o..
c.: Jos. l.. Creery Rep 10 q. c.; j. L..
PattisOn, alternate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
A Divorce Granted.

Judge b. r. wexford, in the Henrlco
Circuit Court, yesterday granted d.
yorce to Mrs Parepa Cox from James A.
Cox. The decree permits NFs. COX 10 re-
sumo her maiden name. which was Tay-
lor' She Was represented in her suit by
Mr. VIM. IL. Beverage.