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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmonds
Citizens and other Matters.

The Rev. @. II. Rocky, Of Shepherds
town. ". Va, will preach at the FIRST
English Evangelical Lutheran church to-
morrow, morning and evening.
on next Thursday DR. Sweeney viii be-
Gin a description Of the Holy city, and
the services will be held in the main
audience room OF the church
The Westmoreiand cubs Christmas
celebration will take place this year on
Friday night preceding Christmas, ana
II will be fully up TO that organization
high standard.
The Sewing School connected with the
Woman's Christian Association VIII re-
omen on Saturday. December iJIh' al IL
O'Clock A. NJ, in the basement or the
home.
Mr.. w. ]. Laughon. who has been criti-
callv NT the past two weeks with ap-
nendicttis at the home of his father in
this city. is better. and hope is now enter
tained that he will soon recover.
Eliza Jackson alias Lizzie Morris. col
cred charged in the Police CourtAThurs-
day with stealing a pair OF shoes ana
a coat from A. Miller, was discharged
ana Ella Brown was sent down for ff-
teen days.
A ladv's cape was found By Third Dis
*rfot officer ~ MEYERS tnrlSin mas p-tH-
ing Thursday night. and carried TO the
station. where it can be had by being
properly identified.
DR.. Sweeney took the position last sun
day that the Sermon on the Mount ala
not admit OF strict and literal construc-
ton. He finishes that subject to-mor-
row.
The pulpit OF Grace-Street Presbyte-
rian church will be occupied tomorrow
morning by the pastor. DR.. Witherspoon'
whose subject will be "A Choice Tree
in a Garden OF Spices" and at night
Rev. C. c. Hersman, d. D., OF the Semi
nary, will preach.
A boy named Fred. Fisher, son OF Mr..
Dan Fisher. OF No. $40 north Second
street. became exhausted. while In the
midst OF the thousands OF people who
tried TO get into Meyers store Thursday
night. DR. c. A. Labenburs was caied
TO attend him. The boy was taken
home. He is still confined 10 MS bed
but improving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
PROPRIETOR, BUFFALO LITHIA SPRINGS, VIRGINIA.
Purcell, Ladd s. Co. Richmond. Va.
ing OF seasonable delicacies served Fl
Mar. FTy's finest style.
THOSE PRESENT

IHOSE PRESENT.
An accurate list OF those who called
was made impossible by the constant
movement along the corridors: partial
one, however. includes the names Of Gov.
ernor j. Hoge Tyler. Colonel Archer An
derson, DR.. George Ross, Mr.. st. George
Anderson. Judge Keith, Mayor Taylor,
Mr.. John d. Potts. Miss Beirne, Mrs.
Henry Landon Cabell, Mrs. Hunter Mc-
CURE, DR.. George Ben Johnston, Messrs.
x. Lancaster, Randolph and Berkeley
Williams. Mrs. William T. Robins, Mt.
Pascal Davie, Mr.. James Lewis Ander'
son. Mrs. Maury, Mr.. Junius Mosby, Mr..
G. T. Smith. Mr. Il. A. Lancaster, Mrs.
Winch. OF Boston: Mrs. T. T. Robinson,
Airs. James h. Pace. Mr.. Robert Blank
enship Mrs William Parrish. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Scott Parrish. Mr.. Thomas Boil
ling, Berkeley Williams. Miss Wingtied,
Misses Meredith. Mrs. II. l.. Cabell, Mr..
Granville Valentine, Mrs. William Per-
kinS. Miss Elizabeth Robins, Miss Lizzie
Brander. Helen Moseey, Mrs. Robert
Rennolds, Judge Keith, Mr.. Arthur
Scriyenor, Mrs. John w. Harrison, Miss
Houston, Miss Betty Booker DR.. Charles
Robins, Lyttleton Fitzgerald, Stafford
Parker, Victor williams. Miss Matte
Purcell, Miss Judith Deane Annie Gray,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chelf, the Misses Atkinson,
Miss Adele Williams, Mr.. w. Richard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
FIRST KENTUCKY
BACK HOME AGAIN
They Arrive at Newport News on the
Berlin.
THEIR RANKS MUCH DEPLETED,
Only Eleven of the Thirteen Hundred
That Went 20 Porto Rico Returned
on the Transport-Tbe Chesa-
pcake x Ohio Arrangements

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dec. .
special.-The United States Transport
Berlin, having on board the First Ken
lucky regiment, arrived at Old Point
from San Juan, Porto Rico, at noon. ana
came on up TO this port an hour and a
half later. anchoring off the coal pier.
On the transport are Major-Genefal
Brooke and staff. Mrs. Brooke and Gen
rela Sheridan, chief Of staff
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad had
made ample preparation 10 take the sol
der boys TO their home. On the siding
were forty Pullman ears, private ear
for the officers, and eight box cars Tor
the horses and equipage.
Quarantine officer. Dr. Jones. boarded
the transport upon her arrival here, and
gave her clean bill Of health, she hav-
ing passed the scrutiny OF the National
quarantine officer, Or. Pettus.
DEPLETED RANKS
or the thirteen hundred who sailed
from this port four months ago, there
returned but eleven hundred the other
two hundred are Sick, convaiescine. or
dead. OF the latter there are but eighteen
OF the sick, a score were left In Porto
Rico, seven were brought home on the
transport and were last night transfer
red to the Josiah Simpson Government
Hospital
The Berlin left Ponce Monday morn
ing at 24 o'clock. Among her passen-
gers was General Henry. who was % re-
leve General Brooke IN the command Of
the island. The Berlin reached San Juan
In same night and was boarded by Gem
eral Brooke and wife. General Mike
Sheridan. chief OF staff and vile,
Major Dams and wife. captain Camp
bell and Lieutenant Castle. These OFF,
GERS all being OF the Major Generals
personal stan
SUCCESSFUL TRIP.
The Berlin sailed out OF San Juan har-
Dor an o'clock Tuesday evening The
trip from that on was without incident.
General Brooke and part missed tho
Washington boat and remained at Old
Point all night
The remand OF those aboard stayed on
the ship with the exception OF Major
NJ II. Crump. OF the Third Battalion,
who left for Cupeper county. whore he
will visit old friends or the commission
ed officers, all are reported well except
Lieutenant Dan Carroll. OF Company NJ.
who is fll with malarial fever
The sickest man among the six pri-
Yates. Is West, OF Company f. who Is
dangerously III. lie has typhoid mala-
rial.
HOMEWARD BOUND.
The regiment remained aboard ship to-
night. They will get away tomorrow
afternoon before No goes out II posi-
BILE The train will leave I'm three sec
tons. each carrying a battalion.
The delay here was caused by the fact
that the men had no winter clothing and
this had 10 be served out 10 them. the
operation requiring some time
1t was reported that the body OF Pri-
vate Cox was on board the transport,
being brought home for interment. but
this proved rot 20 be the case. The regi-
men band came ashore this evening and
serenaded the citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
Cnnrf of Justice John.

John Landrum and William Ciarkson,
the two practical jokers who annoyed
the policemen Of the Second district
Wednesday night by spreading a false
report. as mentioned in The Times->yes-
terday, were before Justice JohnNester-
day.
They appeared i'm line and were severe
" rebuke9 by the Sage. who showed
them that the alleged fun they lad had
was Of a most serious nature.
He warned them, and through them
all other practical jokers 10 be careful
Of the nature Of their jokes in future,
and then placed them under bonds OF
si6e each FOR sixty days.
Louis Harr got drunk on the street
and was jagged. but he was allowed TO
20 upon making good promises.
John r. Weber got disorderly and
raised a disturbance on the street. ana
was fined 500.
The postponed case Of W. II. Critten-
den. charged with being deserter from
the United states army, was dismissed
SIS Crittenden had already been turned
over to the military authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
Shooting Ducks.

Tho Christmas number Of Field and
Stream. published by John =. Bunkhard.
iu New York. contains delightful story
written by Mr.. Leroy r. Brown. of this
city. which Is entitled "A Hunting Cruise
on the Pamlico Sound
II IS a true report Of the sport Of n
Jolly hunting party on board the yacht
"Sybila," OF which Mr.. Brown was a
member
The story IS most entertainingly told.
and will thrill the lovers OF duck shoot
ing by fits graphic description of the
royal sport in the paradise Of water
fowls.
Aside from the pleasant article by Mr..
Brown. the number contains other gems
for the enthusiasts for rod and line, ana
throughout is daintiy Illustrated with
realistic scenes Of the most enticing OF
all sports
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
THE SOLDIERS
BECOME UNRULY.
They Hang Paymaster MuhIenberg
in Effigy'
WARRIORS QUIET LAST NIGHT,
After Expressing Their Disgust With
Those Responsible for the Delay in
Paying on. They Behave Them
selves and Sleep Comfortably
WARRIORS QUIET LAST NIGHT

The soldiers Of the three Richmond
companies Of the Second Virginia were
very angry yesterday. They expected
to be mustered out and to receive their
pay to-day, but the paymaster will not
be here until the goth of this month
Companies & and NJ are quartcred in
the First RegimeLtal Armory, Company
l is quartered in the Stuart Horse Guard
Armory. The two companies in the
Seventh street armory learned Of the
change in the plans Thursday night late.
They not only made up a figure to rep
resent Paymaster Muhlenbcrg and hang
ed il IN eflgy. but made most noisy
demonstration generally.
MADE MUCH NOISE.
il was during the stil hours Of the
night that a wandeIer, somewhat the
worse for his potations. stepped in front
Of the Seventh-Street Armory and saw
through the open doors a sight which
froze his blood and caused his hair TO
stand on end.
\ throng of blue clad figures,
just within the doors of the mess hail.
were hauling away on the end Of rope.
which ran through a block attached 10 the
ceiling. Al the other end dangled the
figure Of q man. clad in fadSd regimentals
from which the stripes had been torn, as
a mark Of degradation.
Upon tho breast was a placard. upon
which. In big black letters appeared the
emphatic sentence:
I'VE are id tired Of this delay"
The figure was drawn up 10 the cell
ing, the rope made fast and the lynch
crs dispersed. while the inebriated cti-
zen. thinking he had 'em again" pur-
sued his devious way homeward. vowing
10 indulge no more.
Early yesterday morning those living
within the vicinity Of the armory heard
the strains Of reveille followed by taps,
produced for the especial benefit Of the
pendant Muhlengerb.
REMAINS CUT DOWN.
But IT had no effect upon him. lie
still hung there I'm silence and his grim
presence confronted the officer Of the
guard when he arrived. This official
sternly expressed his disapproval Of the
act and ordered that the unfortunate
paymaster should be cut down
The efiigy was stored away i'm the base
ment Of the armory and is there now.
The soldiers were unruly all day Last
night they We're quiet ana not disposed
10 give further trouble Lieutenant Mil
Ter was the officer in charge of the Reg
metal Armory last night. and he had no
trouble in preserving good order
1t has not been learned why the War
Department has delayed in paying the
men off. Their pay ceases after to-day.
They will be given rations as hereto
fore, but the pay dates only TO the 10th
Of December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
The Members Course.

The Reception Committee OF the Young
Mems Christian Association j. encour-
aged by the liberal way IN which the
reserved seat chart IS marked W Tor
Monday night. Reserying OF seats thus
FAR is double the opening night Of last
season. and every indication points TO a
gOof attendance.
The opening number OF the course will
be given on Monday night, December
18th. by the Elysian Entertainers OF New
York company Of four artists. who
are bound not only to entertain, but 10
please. The members entertainments
will be OF n choice character. As pre-
viouslv announced members Of the as
ISOLATION are admitted free 10 this en-
tertainment. while nOn-members can Sc
cure either single or course admission
tickets. The entertainment Of Monday
night IS a regular Star Course attrac-
ton. indeed. All the entertainments on
the course are good, anf as a whole.
the course will compare favOraDly with
any Star Course i'm the Southland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
THREE COUPLES DIVORCED,
Work of Judge Minor in the Law ana
Family Court Yesterday.

Three divorces were granted lN Judge
Minor in the Law and Equity Court yes
terday as follows;
Ijzzje Smith from Allen Smith. in
fidelity being charged against tho lat
ter
Nelson Elan from Mahala Elan on
statutory grounds.
Lucinda Booker from W. II. Booker
for abandonment
Notice Of motion for Judgment was fled
by the Farmers Supply Company against
Alfred Plcasenton for Eo-95
In the Circuit Court the case of the
Richmond City Mills against Bryan q
Co.. was dismissed.
The case Of the Quaker city Watch
Company against f.. a. v. Spott was tried
and q verdict returned iu favor Of the
plaintiff for Spills motion 10 set aside
the verdict was made and continued.
Mr. Harry Glenn presided m this case.
Judge Wexford being engaged with chan
Gerry matters
A marriage license was issued by the
clerk Of the Hastings Court TO Thomas
-. Wyatt and Belle Pearman-
Judge Minor devoted Thursday and
Friday to clearing from the docket cases
which have been upon II more than two
years and IN which no orders, except
orders of continuance. have been entered
AS "a result ten cases were Hplltl llh hAt
Non-suits were entered in the following
cases.
Max Vogt against ". A. Henerner.
J.. a. Ford against w. W. Fields.
In the case of Dietrich Oeters against
the Supreme Lodge. knights Of Honor.
the court reserved it's decision. 10 be
rendered upon the demurrer 70 the evil
dcnce. until next term Of court.
In the case Of y. w. Clements against
the Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
granh COMPANY. motion was made TO set
aside the verdict and continued until the
next term.
Motion for Judgment for Sl25 was On
tered by Henry Carr against g. W.
Dance
THE Chancerv Court will be in session
Monday, Judge Hancock presiding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
Welded at Pocahontas.

on Tuesday last at Pocahontas, Taze-
well county. Miss Carrie Bach and MI.
sol J. Lindau were married by Dr..
stern. Of Washington
The happy couple came at once for
Richmond, where they have spent sew
eral days AT the jefferson. and leave
to-day for a visit TO Northern cities.
Miss Bach, who is a cousin TO Mr..
Jacob Bloch Of this city. is pretty
young lady of charming manners and
many genuine attractions.
Mr.. Lindau is a popular and successful
travelling man Of Baltimore. and has a
large acquaintance throughout the South.
They will reside in Greensboro, y. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
MORE COLD COMFORT.
Crystal Ice Company Making Addi'
tions to It's Plant.

The Crystal Ice Company IS making ar
rangements TO enlarge its plant so as 20
almost double the capacity Of It's daily
output The present capacity OF the plan;
is seventy-five tons per day, ana this VIII
be increased TO one hundred ana twenty
five tons per day.
The work of enlargement viii be COM
menced about Jarrary lst, and will be
Completed by MAY ist one fifty-ton {na-
chine will be put in, and the boiler plant
Will be increased by Jour two-hundred-
apd-twentv-6ve horse power boilers.
This enlargement will necessitate an
Increase i'm the working force. and will
giva tho CITY a daily capacity OF two hum
dred and twenty-five tons. The present
consumption is about one hundred and
twenty tons daily during the summer
the now additions 10 this plant will do
ayav win the necessity OF the importa-
ton of Northern ice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
Mr.. BOOKER DISCHARGED.
His Father Did Some Hustiing and the
Son VIII Not Go TO Cuba.

Mr.. George Booker, Of Old Point, is a
happy man
His son George Booker. Jr.. IS going 10
be discharged from the Fourth Regi-
ment. The father came 10 Richmond
early in the week 10 seek the good offices
Of Governor Tyler, but his ENcelency
was at the Y. NJ G. A. Hall, introducing
Peck, Of Wisconsin
Mr.. Booker hurried 10 Washington 70
see Senator Daniel. but he could not ina
the Major He ran ecross congressman
Richard A. Wise who introduced nm AT
the War Department. In hVe minutes
the order for young Mr.. Booker's dis
charge had been signed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
BOTH LEGS BROKEN.
Aged Negro Receives Fatal Injuries by
BEING Struck by an Engine.

Robert Sykes. an aged negro man
about seventy years old was accidentally
struck and received what are thought
10 be fatal Injuries. by a Chesapeake
and ohio engine al the crossing at Rock
and Seventeenth streets about J:35 o'clock
last evening.
The ambulance was summoned and re-
moved the Old man TO MS nome NO. slo
of The Ambulance corps attended him.
The old darkey IS nearly blind and al
most deaf and eye witnesses state that
he apparently did not near the engine
Roth his legs were broken below the
knee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
Fought In the Street.

Four men. two white and two colored.
were arrested by officers John Hall.
Wrenn and Tomiinson. OF the Second
District last evening. charged with hight
ing I'm the street. They gave their MINES
as w. F. Andrews and j. {. Edwin
(white) and John A. Rutherford and
Raney Evans (coloredD.
A white man. c. ID. Wilkinson by name
was also arrested for interfering with
officer Hall In the discharge OK his duty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
AppeaI 20 Uncle sam.

Attorney General Montague will soon
argue another case before the United
States Supreme Court that involves the
question OF the jurisdiction Of the state
Courts.
This case comes from Pulaski county
and the question 20 be decided is whether
or not the State Court had the right 70
punish the agent Of a foreign corporation
for disergarding the orders of county au-
thorities who forbade the construction Of
a railroad across a certain public high
xI,gV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
TOBACCO IN CUMBERLAND.
Judge Grimslcy, OF Culpeper. Will
Hold Court for Judge Huadley.

SUNNY SIDE Dec. s.-Special.-Farm-
ers have been very busy selling tobacco
for the last ten days Mr.. William D.
Hobson has bought largely at his fac
tory stationed at Sunny Side Depot at
Cumberland G. ii. w. G.. Jones K Co., OF
Petersburg. have had large sales for sew
erai days. Prices have ranged very low.
but compare very favorabiy with other
markets.
A special term OF the Circuit court Tor
the county OF Cumberland will commences
on the 18th Judge Grimsey. ~ the
county OF culpeper, will hold court for
Judge Hundley
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
Mr.. Cullingworth's Illness

Former Postmaster William II. Cul-
lingsworth was taken IN Tuesday night
and for some time il was feared he could
not recover. Dr.. Harrison is in attend
ance upon him.
Mr. Cullingworths condition was re-
ported as somewhat better yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
RaiIev's Friends Active.

During the last few days many of Con-
gresham Bailey's friends in Richmond
have written letters TO Congressman
Lamb appealing to him to support the
Texan for leader OF the Democratic
forces in the House. Captain Lamb r.
said 10 favor Judge DeArmond. Of MIS-
souri,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
Lndpc Simnntnn,s Illness

Judge Charles ~. Simonton's condition
Is such as TO cause his friends to he I'M
easy He is not regarded as n seriously
IN man but since he left Richmond he
has been confined 10 his ped most OF the
time. lie Is at his home in Charleston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10

The Clay Ward Actives will hold their
regular monthly meeting at Belvdere
Han tonight at S o'clock. All members
are requested to attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10

The charge against Josephine Fauntle-
ROY. Of passing counterfeit coin was ais
missed bv United States Commissioner
McLain Peasants yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
Al Centenary.

Services will be held on Sunday In the
new and beautiful auditorium OF Cen
tenary church. Grace street near Fifth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10

no intention Of doing anything wrong, and
asked the mercy of the court.
lie was given thirty days In jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-10
BOND TRANSFER

In view OF ,hc foregoing facts your
petitioner not only prays that the section
OF the ordinance of the Virginia Electric
Company. OF Baltimore city be amended
os heroiubcfore see forth. but that me
aforesaid bonds deposited by the said
a,uthcrn Electric Company be trans
ferrei 10 the city Treasurer as part Of
tho $1,000 bond required of the Virginia
Electric COMPANY ~ Baltimore city
vhica is not required 10 boz put up al this
time. but on or before October 49, 1899
In consideration whereof your peu-
floner agrees that the ordinance granted
M the Southern Electric Company and
fhe right acquired thereuuder shall be
surrendered.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-08-13
THE PROTOCOL NOT SIGNED.
rae Spanish Reply Was No, sata.-
factory.

Washington, Aug. lO.-Serctary OF
State Day gives out the following state.
ment for the pres:
We have agreed upon protocol embody-
ing the proposed terms for the negotiation
OF treaty of peace, including the evacu.
ation Of Cuba and Puerto Rico. and Il Il
expected the protocol viii be executed.
IL can be stated that the trems are
precisely those Laid down by the president
in the original note about q week ago.
Il IL believed that nothing but q few
toTnalities remain to be disposed Of 10
secure the signature Of the protocol. The
formal signatures Of the protocol will not
be affixed today. This is definite.
A meeting was arranged between Sec.
rotary Day and the French ambassador
at the state department this morning 70
consider certain details Of the Spanish
reply left open from yesterdays confer.
ence. There Is reason to believe that the
Spanish government will recede from Ger.
tain conditions and that the result will be
an agreement upon the basis Of the terms
of peace.
The French ambassador, accompanied
by Thiebaut. arrived at the state depart.
ment at II o'clock and after q conference
lasting 10 minutes with Secretary Day,
the latter drove to the White House TO
confer with the president. CANTON ne.
manned In the diplomatic room awaiting
Days retarn. and at O'Clock Day made
the foregoing statement.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-08-13
Moata.k Indian. Prsse.s.

New York, Aug. There l. a likeli.
hood Of legal contest growing out Of
the establishment Of the new camp at
Montank Point.
Scott & Treadwell Of this city, attor.
neys for the Montank tribe Of Indians,
have served notice ON United States At.
torney General GTiggs that they claim
ownership Of the land and protest against
dealings for possession Of the point BY
the United States government with the
Long Island Railroad Company.
Former Judge Scott said last night that
the notice was served because his clients
did not wish to be held guilty Of laehe.
BY failure to assert their right al al
times when their rights were ignored.
"lf the United States government fails
to recognize the rights Of the Indians
Judge Scott said. proper prOceedings
win be instituted to compel il TO do %.
The railroad has no title 10 this land. :