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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13

Sol Smith Russell iu "li0u. John Grlgs-
ly.' the most artistic success OF his long
career, viii be she pofeni attraction o.
tho Academy this evening. when spleu-
did audience will greet ,he popular come
dian. Mr. Russell has done good deal
during tho past few years 90 advance
himself ais an actor but 10 IS said that
in nothing he has heretofore appeared i'm
has he mad the opportunities that are
given him IN 81. Charles Ktefr-s new
comedy "The Hon. John Grigsby' was
written expressly for him ana be enters
into DO with considerable personal in
terest. as his early lfe was spent IN tho
same locality where the play is laid I'm
Illinois
gbe supporting company g a potable
enc and includes in the list Of NAMES
Mr. H. Barrymore, Mr.. William Farnum,
Mr.. Alfred Hudson, William Sampson,
Miss Florence Rockwell, Miss Ethel VIM
thr0D. Lila Converse Of Days Theatre,
and Fanny Addison Pitt
on Wednesday evening the Academy OF
Music will be tine scene " mirth anu
laugh .er. for then the popular Lii
pItiaus will begin their annual engage
mcnt of TWO nights and q matinee. They
come this time with the most gorgeous
production even they have ever had, and
that is saving good deal, nut the
Golden Horseshoe" does IN fact SUI
pass I'm brilliancy and beauty all their
previous efforts. Franz Ebert. Selma
Goerner. Adolf link and their li;tle col
leagues will ag. in charm and delight
their audiences by their versatility spon-
taneity AMI grace as singers, dancers and
actors. The play contains numerous
novel and startling effects and surprises
The dialogue is bright and funny the
music extremely pretty, the costumes
rich and in excellent taste. The three
Grand ballets-the Pink French BAH, the
Musical Festival and the Submarine
Dance-are most original in conception
and beautiful IN design. The ia'Pai'ahS
as famous composers and leaders at the
head Of the large ladies orchestra, VIII
In the disguise Of Strauss, Onenoach'
Paur. seidI Wagner. sousa and others.
oain storms Of applause. while as inc
imnersonators Of our new national heroes
3n he Byine war pictures from the late
war the will appeal to the patriouc
feeling. ~, -. s,ol,or
The entire performance VIII De spoh'n
I'm English. and not in German as Oh
former visits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
ELECTROCUTION
FOR HANGING.
Sheriff Williams Would Change Meth
cd Of Killing Criminals.
ALL EXECUTIONS AT ONE PLACE.
SIC Thinks IS Would be Wise To Conhne
Those Sentenced to Die in the
Ienitentiary and Execute
Them There.
ALL EXECUTIONS AT ONE PLACE.

Sheriff ]. w Williams, of southampton,
Is in the city, stopping at Ford ;, Mr..
Williams is one Of the most popular Of
hcials who visit Richmond. He was In the
lobby OF the hotel last night talking with
"a few friends and told Of the hanging In
his county last week OF Jordon Webb.
1T passed of without 4 hitch" said
he, land he man was executed about as
success. as is possible"
This opened up the way for a general
conversation on the subject OF hangings.
Mr.. Williams expressed himself as hear
tiy in favor Of the execution Of crimi-
nails by electricity.
THE BEST METHOD.
II have for some years" he said,
Thought we should adopt this method.
which. | believe. is the most humane.
New York and otter States have tried II
and II works successfully. Whether or
not we change this method of executing
criminals, / am firmly OF the opinion
that those persons sentenced TO death
should. after their conviction, be brought
to Richmond. confined in the peniteh-
tiary and executed there. In the nrst
MACE Il would be a great saving in
money 10 the state. Secondly, those VINO
have charge of the executions would be-
coma exnerienced and there would be no
bungling attempts at hanging such a.
we sometimes read about.
OTHERS FAVOR IT
"ryo wears or more ago l advocated
.his change. and the more I think or II
Inc more I favor It. The Legislature
should take hold Of the subject ana give
n tho consideration IT deservices.
There are many sherffs who think
and believe as Mr.. Williams does.
The hanging I'm SOUTHAMPTON last week
was the first that has occurred there IN
sixteen years. Had not the enterprlslns
sheriff a,,epdea executions in other 9th .r
ol',,nties he would have been In awkward
fix AS IT was. he was somewhat IA
nil,ar with the preparations that have
IN ne made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
THE GREAT CAKE WALK.
Tho Sale OF Tickets Will Begin Next
Thursday Morning.

c,oh buncbing and posturing, mincing
and Siding such bowling and scrap'ns'
ana such fancy and unique steps as tfIose
- ha seen al the grand cake walk az
tho Academy OF Music on Tuesday even
49,, december 10th, has never before been
The Judges who will be Mayor Richard
At TavIor Captain Frank Cunningham
an5 Justice Crutchdeld. Will nave
@ather dificult task to decide who Is en-
titled TO the first prize and the secohu'
,or there will be a number OF expert
eaLo walkers who are very close To-
gether I'm a competitive affair.
linn Martin. George Glover, Pete AUS
Tin and Jim Mckenzie are all among 1ne
cleverest cake walkers IN the South'
And then Jim Washington, Frog Eye
the second. Albert Minis, thornton Payne
and the rest OF them VIII De there.
Fancy Washington, who took the nrst
prize at the cake walk at Price nan
will be in the contest, as VIII also mary
Burton and some or the most shliiui
walkers in the State.
John White and John Dabney, who en-
gagged the walkers. picked out the pest
10 be found, and some clever steps VIII
10 introduced 10 start the ball a.srolling.
THE buck and wing dance" by Wash
ington and Catfish will be unique, and
the Hot Coons Qaadrine WIZ be hard To
heat There will be solos, chorus and
ouartettes by the best negro singers In
he city. and the grand prize cake walk
will close the performance.
A great many inquiries nave been made
at the Academy for tickets. and Manager
: aatb announces that the sale will begin
next Thursday morning at o'clock and
not sooner.
The nature OF the inquiries for tickets
show plainly that this Is TO be a society
event. II is indeed a rare opportunity 10
witness under pleasant circumstances
genuine negro cake walk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
RESIGNATION OF
REV. DIR. HIDEN.
Will Give Up His Passionate at Grove
Avenue Church,
TAKES EFFECT AUGUST lSI.
After a Four Hours Meeting the Con
ference Accepts che RosiGna-
ton and All the Board OF
Directors Resigned.
TAKES EFFECT AUGUST lST,

Rev. DR.. J. c.. Wdcn, pastor Of Grove
Avenue Baptist church. on Sunday morn
ing after tho regular service announced
20 the congregation chat he would on last
nlght 40 tho regular monthly church con-
forencc onor hts resignation as pastor of
The church in thc following oommunica-
lion:
Richmond. Va. Dec :. 1895.
"ro the Grovc-Avcnuc Baptist Church.
"Dcar Brothrcn.-My resignation as
your pastor IS hereby offered 10 take cf-
feet at the close of my pastoral year.
August I. 1899.
Truly your Brother.
81. e.. HfDEN."
The res ignatIor was read az the church
conference last night hy Dr Hiden. af-
ser which hc retired from the meeting.
The question was then taken up and
discussed at length DE-. Hidons ser
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
A GEORGIA DESPERATE.
Bob Brewer, Noted Outlaw. Shot and
Captured by a Posse.

SAVANNAH. GA, Dec. 12.-Bob Brew
err the noted outlaw who figured so con-
spicuously I'm the "Jesup riot ten years
ago, was captured at Johnston's Station
last night by sheriff posse. Sheriff
Lyons received word where Brewer was
ana went over 10 capture him, taking with
him Deputies Price and Fishback. They
were Joined by another deputy, and pro-
ceeded 10 the house where Brewer had
been located AS soon as Brewer became
aware OF his discovery he shot and killed
Annie Francis. a colored woman whom
he supposed had given him away. Sew
eral shots were then fired into the house
by the posse, and were returned by
Brewer.
Brewer then came TO the door OF tho
house and started out, but as soon as
he opened the door Deputy Sheriff Price
shot him with heavy load OF shot. which
took effect In his face and arm. Brewer
staggered back and fell. but got up again
almost Immediately. and was then shot
IN the neck by Sheriff Lyons He was
secured and brought TO Savannah TO pre-
vent his dying.
Brewer shot and killed Town Marshal
Barnhill and wounded Russell Leggett In
the Jesup riot ten years ago, and has
been at large since that time. He says
ne has never been further away from
Jesup at any time since the riot than
Jacksonville Fla. No fears are enter
tanned Of his being lynched
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
Took Exceptions.

During the hearing Of the case agallis.
-. End pleasants in the Police Court
Yesterday Justice Crutchheld took ex-
- ~ =, remark made ny Mr.. T.. G..
Roscher. counsel for the negro Harris. Is. =,
MIR. Roscher stated that had Harris ana
pIeaeants been white men nothing would
have been done 10 them. >s
Justice Crutchneld Indignantly refuted
the suggestion and said that no one IN me me
city could truthfully state that ne did
not treat white and black alike when they
came before him.
Mr.. Roscher then explained that what
he meant WAS that no warrant would
have been issued.
Justice Crutchfelds reply to MT
Roscher was applauded by those present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
THE BOTTOM HAS DROPPED OUT
OF PIANO PRICES.

One would suppose this 20 be the case
from the number of introductory and
other Special Reduction Sales. We
defy competition of this. or any other
kind We ask the piano buyer 10 post
themselves on the prices charged by
houses onerinE such special reductions
and then compare their figures with
ours. OUR PRICES ARE ALWAYS
THE LOWEST THE YEAR ROUND.
With limo Of Pianos such as STEIN
WAY. KNABE. HARDMAN, KIMBALL,
STANDARD AND HINES, we are in a
position 70 please any prospective pur~
chaser. WE ONLY ASK a CALL FOR
THE COMPARISON or OUR PRICES.
WALTER ID. MOSES K Co,
1905 Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
THE STRONG PLEA
OF A JAPANESE.
Mr.. 0suga Before the WOman's Aux
Hilary of the Mission Board.
HE RESCUED HELPLESS WOMEN
When the Great Earthquake Of 1890
Made so Many Japanese Home
lcss-Rcv Lindsay Patton Also
Made an Eloquent Appeal.

At 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon a meet
ing OF the various parish branches OF the
Womans Auxiliary TO the Board Of Mis-
slons was held at Grace Episcopal
church. both Rev. Lindsay Patton, mis-
sionary Of the Church OF Japan. and Afr.
Osuga, founder and sustainer Of Holy
Trinity Orphanage, Tokyo, delivering adj
dresses. In the congregation, which was
large were a majority Of the most zeal
GUS members Of the Auxiliary and a num-
Der OF the Episcopal clergy including
Bishop Gibson. In the chancel We're
Rev. Landon Mason and Mr. Patton. The
musical programme included the singing
Of the exquisite hymn eco: Labor on.
Spend and BE Spent" The preliminary
service was that for the order Of Evening
Prayer with special collection. Nj.
Mason then stated that Mr.. Patton.
whose seven years spent IN Japan enabled
him 10 speak with special force Of con-
ditions there, and especially Of the work
done by the Orphanage. would introduce
The devoted young Japanese laymaH. air.
Osuga, and would also interpret his re-
marks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
Interesting Exercises and Reports at
the Monthly Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting cf the
Methodist Sunday-SchOol Society OF
Richmond was held At union-Station
church Sunday afternoon al $3.50 o'clock.
Addison Maupin presided and +. w. suG
recorded in the absence Of &. p. Rady.
who was sick.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. j. T. ROutten, Of Denny-Street
church, and singing by the school
ybs. reports from the scheels- We're
read. after which Or Jcre Wi,herspoon.
Of Grace-Street Presbyterian church,
made a most interesting and instructive
address on the subject " "rhe Church. "
likening II to a lighthouse. a life-saving
station and q sower OF seed.
The following were the reports for the
month:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13

Slee. Lieutenant +. ID. Shirley. and p. NJ.
Richardson. Of Torreys Rough Riders,
who were to have given a Wild West
show here few days ago for the benefit
of their comrades, and have been under
arrest for stealing Government mules ana
horses at Jacksonville. were released to-
day Captain Snanton says be knew noth-
ing OF the stock having belonged 10 the
Government. and there was no evidence
that he did.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
SOUTHERN TROOPS IN HAVANA.
The First North Carolina Welcomed by
Hundreds OF Cubans.

HAVANA, December 1.-THE First
North Carolina Regiment. which arrived
here yesterday morning on the United
States transport Roumanian. disembark-
ed this morning and marched through the
city with band and colors to Camp Ma
rianao. BY the time the regiment had
reached the suburb OF Cerro many hun
dreds OF men. women and children were
following. all showing deep emotion. the
men embracing one another. the women
weeping from excessive pleasure and tho
children shouting endearing names as the
North Caroinians marched along.
The troops were amazed at the In
tensity OF feeling displayed. Several
hundred Cubans followed the regiment
all the way to Marianao. distance Oh
seven miles. The troops. I'm heavy March
ing order. made a fine appearance reach
ing the camps about II o'clock this morn
ing. where they were soon comfortably
installed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
Uenrico Club.

The Fairfield Democratic club Of Hen
rico county was organized last night
with about fifty members. The following
officers were elected: President. Mr.. 7.
r. Thornton: Vice-President. Mr.. F. I.
Southworth: secretary. Mr.. Thomas Ray
now: Treasurer, Mr. Jas. Holleran; Ser
geant-at-Arms Mr.. Jos. Cunningham.
The Club meets every Monday night at
Holierans B8B. No. lil9 north Seven
teenth streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
BAPTIST STrNDAY-ScUOOTe

Tn regular monhly meeting Of the
Baptist Sunday-SChool Association Of
Richmond and Manchester was held
Sunday a 1880 az Barton Heights Baptist
church President Arthur y. Clarke pre-
siding. After the usual opening exer-
cises. and reading Of The Scriptures by
Mr. II. w. Powers, prayer was offered
by Hev George vs.. Clarke. pastor OF Bar
ton Heights church
The reports Of the schools showed an
inci eased attendance over the preceding
month. but a falling OF as compared
with November of last year. The total
avera ge attendance OF scholars was about
1900
Tho address was made By Rev. G. VI.
Daniels pastor Of Randolph Bap-
tist church. This was the first time the
association had ever listened 10 Mr..
Dani-ls. and he made a very favorable
impression. lie urged Sunday-schooi
workers TO hold fast TO Christ in all
things
90 y. a. Hancock also made a
short and spirited address. and General
a. L. Phillips made talk calculated
10 induce larger and more general at
tendance Of Sunday-school workers on
the meetings Of the association.
The next n1eeiiog VIZ be heia 1T Grace
street church on the second Sunday in
January
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
OUT OF BONDAGE,
Rev. DIR u. +. Swecney's Sunday Night
ScFInOH.

As usual. the large auditorium OF the
Seventh. street Christian church proved
inadequate to accommodate the people
that assembled 20 hear Dr. Sweeney
night sermon Sunday. Many extra pews
and chairs were brought IN by the ush-
ers. and still many were turned away
His subject was "Out Of Bondage and
the sermon was q powerful one.
The sermon occupied just one hour in
its delivery. and deeply impressed the
audience. one lady was overcome by the
heat DURING the sermon, hut was quietly
remove 10 "a side room without disturb
ing the audience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
MIR. Peters Better.

\ private telegram received In this city
last night from Norfolk stated that Rev.
j. Sidney Peters was much better yes
fer6ay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13

The FIRST Of the lectures under the aus
plces Of the Association for the fressr'
walton OF Virginia ANTIQUITIES w'll Dc 40
liyercd BY Hon. Francis Lassitsr, OF ~
tsrsburg, on December @th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13

An adjourned meeting OF the Executive
Committee OF the Board Of Directors Of
the society viii be held in conjunction
with the pastors Of the city az Centenary
church Tuesday evening & o'clock. TO
devise plans for the mission work OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13

audience DR.. Craig Is one of The most
influential and distinguished ministers OF
the Presbyterian church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
srElNv,y KNaBE PIANOS.

Also iinrdmar, Kimball. standard and
other famous Pianos. walter ID. Moses
q Co., 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
Pleaded ELOoUENTLY.

Mr. Patton then took his stand before
the people and pleaded eloquently for
the support Of the Orphanage. stating
mat he would read, as best and most
concisely setting forth its character and
value, letter written by Mr.. Osusa. ana
bearing the endorsement of Bishop Nc
Kim as well as Of every missionary of the
Church in Japan. This letter narrates
the beautiful story Of the institutions
origin at the time OF The great earth
quake OF 1880 Naturally" says this
letter. this left a number OF children
helpless orphans The girls among them
came near falling victims 10 the keen and
c.uei owners Of disrepuiable houses The
event Itself was sad enough but when
thi5 accompanying fact was made known
. the public, not a few felt a strong
, sympathy for the poor little sufferers.
end a strong moral Indignation against
those heartless rascdls Always interest
ed in the education. especially Christian
education. OF women. ] then. was sud
dely struck by "a thought that if ] could
gather these destitute Bttle ones AND
form them into an orphanagc ! could
perhaps. come near realizing my ideal IN
Christian education Of women. as they
would be absolutely free from the ham
pering Of non-Christian parents or rela-
uvcS. So I went down 10 the place of
calamity and gathered some Of those
poor little girls. brought them back To
Tokyo. built q Few houses and relying
on God. began my life with them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13

The holder OF Ticket No. 602 will please
call az Broad-Street Pharmacy, ol9 east
Broad. and get the 500 IN gold; as per
advertisement. j. A. MILLER
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Charge Not Sustained.

SAVANNAH. GA, Dec. 12.-Captain G.
n. stanton, Veterinary Surgeon John @.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13

upon an that you love- every blessing
that can make life desirable and happy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
Leigh street Baptist.

! Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones preached al
7 Loigh-Street Baptist church last night 10
a congregation that occupied every avail
! able space in the large auditorium His
| subject was q "SatOnic Ambition" and
his text was from Luke xxi. 81: simon
| Simon. behold Satan hath asked 10 have
YOU that he might sift YOU as wheat"
| Beginning with the scene Of the last
supper Mr. Jones followed up the subject
Of his discourse. showing how Satan was
| ever present at all times and every place.
! The methods OF Satan were not TO at
tack those most easily influenced, but he
often tempted those who were regarded
as inVulnerable TO the wiles Of the tenn
pier. Even rugged, honest. frank Peter
was not exempt and in his strength lay
his weakness. The question is often
asked. who Is Satan? Is there person
al devil? II there is. then there is no
more important fact than 10 know Of
such an enemy to the human family. he
who knows his enemy is douby armed.
The Bible says there is a personal devil
and in more than two score places is he
mentioned and described.
Satan was not by any means always
present as the hideous beast with hoofs
and horns No. No. Would that II
were so. that people who desired 10 avoid
him might be warned. He is often the
angel OF light coming IN time or trlal 10
comfort and sympathize: he Is again 10
be found in the merry groups IN ball
rooms and around banquet tables. where
the wine glass is held alOft for he hFst
time. and soon the victim is rolling In the
mirc Of the street; the man In hlgh posi-
ton is tempted with gold-hrst q bril-
liant piece is put just over the line or
rectitude. and then a fraction iurihtr
the sum is doubled and after that With
3n easy reach. gold IS piled 10 urge the
man further and further away from an
upright life.
The sermon was one Of the most inter-
esting delivered In LesghStreet church
for a number of years and maze ueep
impression upon the audience,
In the PRAYER during the service Kew
Or. ]. William Jones. In referring 10 Inc
illness OF DR.. Hoge. commended 10 'ne
care and mercy of the Master my ser
want who for so long has been the lcau-
or OF a flock in Thy vineyard ana Is 10"
close unto the gates Of death
There was one profession OF idith al
the night service.
Rev DIR. Craig Here.
Rev. Dr. ]. n. CRAIG. Of Atlanta, Sec
retarv Of the Home Missions or inc
Southern PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly,
oocunied the pulpit OF the First PreSby-
terrain church on Sunday morning, and
preached a sermon on the text from Exc
dus xxvi 10. His subject was a plea
for Homo Missions. The sermon was a
very noverful and eloquent one and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
MR.. osI-GA SPEAKS.

II Is not perhaps, generally known that
he gave his entire personal fortune 90 the
work which is now dependent upon him
and the gifts Of such friends as God may
prompt TO give. There are now seventy
children within tho protection Of its
sheltering arms
I'm conclusion Mr.. Patton referred TO the
work as Noteworthy our best thoughts
and most earnest prayers. His plea was
earnest and eloquent, and upon its con-
clusion. Mr.. Osuga addressed the con-
grcgation. IL was a moving sight to see
him and 10 recall the sclf-sacrince he
represents; the light which he has shed
upon chem that sat in darkness and
tho shadow Of death; and the fact that
be IS an exponent Of what The Episcopal
Church has done for Japan. lie was con-
yerted 10 Christ through its missionaries
and out Of that conversion came his bene-
hcent work Mr.. Patton interpreted
readily and clearly. and the substance
Of the young laymans address was
thanks for the opportunity 10 present the
cause 10 the church in this country.
1scrption of an CORY and AN title to
praise TO the Father Of us all; OF tesu-
mony 20 Gods guiding as to that OF one.
who having fed the hungry multitude
with a little bread and a few fishes.
could be trusted TO minister to seventy
children: Of reference 20 the orphanage
as the direct result OF the prayers and
effort of the American Church i'm regard
20 the mission field Of Japan. He spoke
very briefly, but no word was needed 10
enforce his plea. lie will not be soon
forgotten.