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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
CHATTANOOGA THEN AND NOW
THE OPERATIONS THERE AND AT CHICK
AMAUGA IN THE CIVIL WAR.

r,,r NATIONAL CEMETERY AND THE NATIONAL
GATHERING OF ANOTHER ARMY
THE NEGROES FIRST TO THE FRONT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Santa Claus Reception.

Dear Times: I wiz tell your little folks
about Santa Claus Reception in the
city Of Frisco Cal
At the Golden Rule Bazaar" VIC went
up stairs and he met as an dressed in
white bear robes and his log cabin and a
large fireplace. with the pot boiling and
the stockings hanging from the mantle
His reindeer were all ready In his sleigh.
which was filed with toys
lie gave each box az candy French
mixed, and a picture-card. and De show
ed rs his books whore he had given away
29.0O0 boxes TO the school chiifreni
At the White House "a lar1er store than
any three stores tosether in Richmond)
he had trees covered viii cotton because
they never have any snow and his sleigh
was fun Of lovely toys from Germany
and France. We lived on Golden Gate
avenue, and ON Nmls-cve he drove up the
avenue with his reindeer and sleigh. ring
ing his bells and stopped at each house
He brought us 4 tree 50 large II more
than filed the BAY window. lie took our
stockings of with hun for the next
Xmas and we are ooking Tor them now.
am sorry I nave not received the
Chatterbox. Your Attic friend.
HELEN GERALD.
Elmont, Hanover Co, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH.

IL was a murky evening at the close OF
September We had had glorious summer
weather and then suddenly the tempera-
ture had fallen. There had been some
much-needd rain, but We had experienced
for day or TWO a foretaste OF what lies
before us in the coming winter There
was a slight-Only a very sight-foggi-
ness in the air, attended with occasional
showers, and the muddy footway in the
city made the streets very unpleasant
for pedestrians.
1 was hurrying on my way, not because
/ had special need for hurry. but simply
because ii was my habit. / had just left
a Board Meeting OF a Society in which
was Interested and was thinking over
some points Of the business transacted.
As ] left MOOrgate Street Station. | was
accosted By a diminutive little creature
who was selling matches. Absorbed in
my own thoughts, l walked steadily
on. but no followed By my side chal-
longing my attention By a renewed offer
OF mis- wares, and repeating meanwhile.
Two a ha'pennyl Two boxes a ha'penny!
Buy EN-, sir" Then, after a pause, see
ing I aid not respond, he continued.
Gould give yer three, but there amt
much profit them
That curious chdnt n length stopped
me- and | took in the scene and the
speake at once. ! saw a common sight
alas. I'm London: a little street vendor,
shoeless and stockingless. his bare feet
well middle, his trousers ragged. and
his Jacket equally 50. Trousers and
Jacket were all he had 10 cover him from
the drizzling rain. A queer little old
patched cap was perohed on the side OF
hts head in wing fashion. He re-
stunned. IL could give yer three. but there
amt much profit n | do" The child look
ed 10 me about eight years of age; but
guessed him TO BE- nine. as he was Of
stunted growth. We began 10 tar sold
much today" enquired. lie shook his
head six boxes amt much; only tree
a 'pence for the lot" Who sent you out?"
Mother" "And why does mother send
out "A little chap like your" she can't
help IT, she's very bad" Where is she?"
Home" Anybody else theref Sissy"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
The August Grocery Go.
6tf.6f3E Marshall Street,

Have a complete stock OF Xmas Goodss
such as Raisins, Currants. Figs. Mixed
Nuts OF all kinds, Oranges, Malago
Grapes CocOanuts. etc, and. further.
more. have doubled our force. teamss
etc, so as 20 give to our esteemed pa
irons not only prices very reasonable
but a prompt attention and an Immediate
delivery. Our prices are. according TO
the quality lower than any one else. We
claim II TO be so and 10 prove II. only
we ask OF you your honorable call. and
surely we will show our greater appre-
citation.
Here you will find everything that YOU
need for your cake.
Finest Country Butter (tor table,,
pounds for soc.
Finest for cooking purposes. i5c.
Fresh Eggs. from country. &c.
Finest London Layer Raisins ioc.
Very nice. 3 pounds for 2'c.
Best Mixed Nuts. Zoe.
Finest Layer rigs, l5c.
English Walnuts. lie.
VERY best Citron. 12iIc
Mincemeat Atmorc. best, ioc.
Finest jelly. &c.
MALAGA Grapes pounds for SOC.
Finest Oranges. dozen. 3ec. and 25c.
our Very Best Flour, for this weeka
only si15.
California Prunes. &C.
4 lbs. French Candy. &c.
No efforts shall be spared so as to
give 10 our customers aud TO the pubic
in general the best satisfaction.
Extending our many thanks IA advance
for the general support to u from Gus
many friends.
Very respectfully.
THE AUGUST GROCERY COMPANA
Watch our flag.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
The TIdEs RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY. DECEMBER2 20, 1898

has been smiled welcome. the Iittle
mistresses begin 10 frolic. too and the
nursery rings with sweetest laughter.
In the rooms adjoining stands q small
table bearing a sumptuous supper when
the hour for these dalnties comes the
kittens play their prettiest part Any
number OF china saucers-vory thin. she'll
Ike ones they are. too each bearing an
original design in Dresden coIors-are
filled with milk and arranged all in n
row at one end OF the payroom. The
first small pussy TO dip her nose in gets
that pretty dish as a souvenir OF the
frolic. There arc two prizes as welI-one
for the kitten which fails 10 dip a paw
in the milk, and the other for one which.
being the naughtiest. places two or more
wee fee i'm the saucer.
OF course this adds great interest and
zest to the closing hour. Then the good
byes are said. and the little girls. holding
close their darings, arc whisked home
ward.
ono party heard Of did not end so
prettilv. Right ~ the midst of the merry
making two pink nosed pussies fell to
0uarreling II never was known just
what caused the trouble. but they quick
IL came to blows and loud screaming.
In a trice one little mistress boxed her
nets assailant. Then us blue eyed de-
fender came to the rescue with an angry
blow for the other pussy, and then
stralgthway the Mother Eve slumbering
within these dmintive other breasts
bade the little ones box each other.
II was too bad. wasn't It? for the pretty
party was quite broken up, and little
girls ami kittens all went home without
anv refreshments. while the small hos
tess-who was. ! am obliged to say the
first assailant-was put TO bed at four
o'clock.-New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

mind. The words were hardly out when
she sided over 10 me and placed her
little hand trustingly in mine. Billy said
more slowly. III mother wor we'll tnink
1t would be nicer to have the shilling !.
but II go with you sir. all right. ana
thus the bargain was concluded
Ere long one Of my good women help-
ers was in the room supplying the wants
Of the patient bringing food ana iuei
and few needed garments TO the chill
dren. while | meanwhile obtained the
needful ORDER which gave admission. TO
tho hospital to this poor member OF the
household OF faith.
Billy and Bess are not solitary IN their
history. | have in the homes to-day not
a few who. although rescued from the
very deepest poverty. are the offspring
OF praying people Surely such as these
have the strongest claim upon the sym
PATTY and Iowa Of those who call them
selves followoy Of Jesus Christ.-Dr
Barnato In Night and Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

some lemons into pigs which nearly fill
cd the stocking.
But the gifts did not stop. for the spirit
Of the season was fully awakened Small
coins were passed along from one hand
10 another, and shaken well down into
the toe by the next man behind. A wO-
man. with a bag of Christmas gifts for
q family of expectant small friends. made
"a selection from them, and brought her
offering.
"Why. the stockings fun" said the
man next behind. But herc-thisll do"
He pulled out large silk handker-
chief. and. when she laid her gifts in
side, tied 10 zap by the four corners. and
pinned 10 TO the stocking. The word was
passed along. and travellers in the next
car came through TO take a peep at the
travelling stocking. Small trinkets were
edged in beside the doll. Scarfs were
tied around the stocking. and handker-
chiefs, filed out with nobody knew what.
Were fastened on. In short. If Santa
Claus was not travelling on that train,
some Of his near relatives must have
been. The child and his mother were
hurried out Of the car early in the morn
ing.
"Hush-sh-sh-sh-h-h" The mother was
fairly out of breath with her efforts 10
keep that boy from arousing the whole
car. But the car was ready 20 aroused,
and shouts OF laughter mingled with the
sQueals an giggles and ordinations Of
delight and amazement.
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas"
Heartfelt greetings followed the two, as
at length they hurried out.
"He shouldn't have done tt didn't
know" said the mother. looking about
I'm shy gratitude. And with the pun
Of the engine came the last words Of
the boy:
"But, mamma, II I hadn't done IL.
how would Santa have known where 10
find me?'-Harper's Young People.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. IS, 1898.

It is with great pleasure that We an
nOunce 10 the public the completion OK
our engraving, enclosing, and plate
printing plant by this means We inNlto
all Of our friends and patrons 10 inspect
1t after January lst. We will show YOU
the entire manipulation from the receipt
Of your order until the work Is done, ana,
as the old saying Is, I'VE can do your
work while YOU wait" We have secured
one of the best engravors and die SinkerS
i'm the city Of Philadelphia. and our new
enclosing and printing presses arc
right up-tO-date. so there is no use in
sending anything in this line out OF tho
city OF Richmond. because We guarantee
our work 10 be equal 10 a great many
northern concerns. and superior TO a
great many other concerns.
We want II understood that when IL Is
necessary we can receive your order ono
morning and deliver II next morning by .
o'clock CThis statement is peculiar 10
OurselWcsD
Having prepared ourselves fully to meet
the requirements We confidently ask tho
support OF our people IN this particular
line. also In general Printing Binding, etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

"F c. F." sends the Times Children
Wishes for n Happy New Year. al the
way from Clifton Springs, y. Y, and she
also sends this nice sketch about Parties
FOR Kittens" She hopes YOU viii not do
yourselves any damage with hre-crackcrs.
Now remember
The twentieth century miss Of four
summers has her own little fads and fol-
bies as well as her grown mp sister. In
truth, there is not such a great difference
between them nowadays. only the small
bud is "A little more natural.
She dances TO the same music and in
like pretty step, and she knows full well
when a dainty frock becomes her.
The small tot gives up-to-date parties
and loves 10 introduce something novel
by way Of entertainment for her guests
just as her elder sister does. She sends
ont charming pink scented notes 0f in
vitations reading how Dorothy Smalr
will be Eat home" such a day from four
to six" Down in one corner will be the
word dancing or games" perhaps. and
sometimes ii will be surprises"
Then does curiosity pop straight out
from these diminutive feminine souls. and
there Is great wonderment as to what's
tummin' next"
Kitten parties are all the rage with
these small folk just now. Every little
guest is requested to fetch along her
pet kitten. all berihboned for the occa-
sion. and such "A frolic
At the door OF the nursery, where, Of
course. the afternoon is held. stands
the little hostess. assisted in her wei
comes by some kindergarten chum. most
likely As each small arrival presents
herself she shares honors very generous
ly with her roly poly pet, which is cere-
moniously presented with a tiny bell, IL
being slipped along her neck ribbon.
Such a shaking OF heads and scamp
ering hither and you 10 catch the tinkle.
tinklei Such dainty "mews" from pink
throats at the wonder Of il all, They roll
over and over In numbers. and in pairs
they stand off and prance at one another;
then cllnch. pokng their small paws I'm
all directions.
There are white kittens with blue rib
bons. yellow ones with white ribbons.
spotted ones and gray ones. tiger kits
and jet black ones-and still they keep
on coming.
BY and by, when the very last arrival \
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
THE KING AND THE PAGE.
A Pretty Story of Grim old Frederick
the Great.

Frederick the Great one day, sitting In
bis sfud, ruug the bell several times,
uut nobody came in response 10 TINS sum-
mons AT last, growing impatient, he
onened the door of his antcchamber, and
discovered his page fast asleep. Inc
KING. much annoyed, was ABOUT 10 awaken
him. when he discovered written paper
hanging out Of the boys pocket. Kings
arc not above curiosity any more tran
ordinary mortals, and without scruple
his Majesty softly drew out The paper
without awakening the sleeper and read
IT, lie found It 20 be "a letter Of thanks
from the pages mother, I'm which she
blessed her boy for his thouehtfulness and
devotion in sending her the greater part
Of his wages. II had been a great help
10 her. she wrote. and heaven would GER
tainly reward him II he conunued faith
ful I'm the service Of his king.
After he had read this Frederick went
back to his study and brought a rouleau
Of ducats. which he slipped with the let
ter into the pocket Of the boy. Then, clos
ing ths door of the antechambcr he went
back 10 his desk and rung the bell with
such violence that he soon awoke the
page. who hurried into the sOom.
Surely you have been asleepr thunder
ed tho king. glnTing at him nercely.
The poor lad much frightened. tried
TO stammer ont a confession or excuse.
and in his agitation he thrust his hand
into his poket, where he found the roll
OF ducats. Confused and trembling he
drew Il out. and stood looking first at
the king. then AT the money. utterly in
capable OF speech
What is the natter" asked the king.
hiding n smile behind his hand
ALAS. your Majesty" cried the boy
a..
cd. ! knew nothing Of this money; indeed
] know nothing Of it,"
why" said the king. whenever for
tune does come she comes sleeping You
may send 81 10 your mother with my
compliments and assure her that will
provide for YOU both. "-Philadeiphia
Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

There came into The Pullman sleeper.
just as Christmas Eve was closing I'm.
a woman and ono small boy The woman
was dressed in willows clothes freshly
made, but OF rather rough material such
as-the lady in the opposite section de-
cidcd. after one glance of her pracucel
eye-would very soon hang limp turn
brown. and look "slcasy" The boys
suit was a trino ouigrowu. and not IN the
latest style.
But no lack IN tho matter OF clothes
could eNtinguish the beam i'm the bright
eyes which gazed about I'M childish de-
light on the fncness OF the surround
ings and which met with frank fr'cndli-
ness the SAFE OF his ienow-travcuers as
he stood zap 10 pass his hand over a
panel above Dis head
A man in the seat close behind leaned
over and spoke TO him. IL took but
few words joined with a glance az the
kindly face. 90 loosen the foodgates OF
childish talk
eyes. we've come. OH ever ~ ever so
far. We vas on a train that something
happened TO &C. ON another ROAD, and so
We didn't get herc 10 get on this road
this mornln' as we thought we would
So we have % keep on tonight. and
that's how lis we como into this nice
car We was just In a seat all last night
but mamma said wed have TO have
place TO sleep tonight Handsome here
amt it?' patting the velvet cushion
And they make up cunning Titles beds,
just ike you has AT home. mamma says;
only n costs lot"
Tho clear treble rang out for the full
benefit OF the half dozen nearest neigh
bors, ana just here mamma whispered
few words which checked the flow OF
Information. The round face grew sober
with grave speculation. and presently a
hand touched the shoulder Of the man
in the seat behind
'say, mister. Santa Claus doesn't travel
on this train7'
"Oh, 1 really don't know" was the re-
ply. We'll ! suppose not"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
in. Jones & Son,
Engravers, Printers and Binders,
Oslo N. EIGHTH ST.

conductors. but they are the best kin6
ing a canniDal a square meal any TING
for the chance of selling him bill of
goods. A hungry Cannibal is said 10 DC
very easy 10 get acquainted with, anf
that may be the inducemcnt for tho risk.
but the drummer appears 10 be ocquaint
ed with everybody. and he can pic. oT
q gentleman or a sucker every time or
trains you would mistake him for the,
president Of the road. and I'm the hoteH
you'd think he IL the landlord lie eats
well, and sleeps well. and seems TO have
a conscience void OF omonse TO God ant
man. Upon tho testimony OF the port.
ers. tho Lord loves him, for ne Is d
cheerful giver. He is usually armed &.
the teeth with nerve. chilltonlcs ar{
playing cards. He carries a good a.
costing apparatus and 2 bomb-procf
stomach. which is one day attacked b,l
fried-meat skins and sole-Ieather steaksl
and the next. by boarding -housc hasx
and slowed prunes. Occasionally hs
comes into tho port Of some good hoisi
where no feast Of Nero ever oqualed hir
which is followed by a flank attack q
the cholera morbus. but the drummx
survives them all,
Yes, the drummer has brought ne
grip. and come TO stay He IS I'm fact 4
welcome guest He has Invaded positior-'
OF honor and trust. and become tho r,ox}
OF many OF our oest business house..
He has big heart ana head and ca,,,
ries a fun line Of the milk Of humxsi
kindness. He will ask 4 favor and ~
readily grant one. As rule. no:v A.
well as IN the past. be does not run nucV
on Sunday school leadership. but he VIII
help fellow when he Is down. and yen
when the bottom dog gets on top Rc
still does not wear any priestly rohess
but when he lnds Won In the gutter. ot
stripped and robbed. instead OF sympss
thizing over on the other side OF thc
street, he'll come right over and give VOC
wine and oil, Hen be a good Sanaritac
TO you. That's what the drummer wiz
io,-E. L. G, ward In the Commercial
Travellers Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
HERE THEY COME.
Good Wishes From the Times for You
Every One.

This is Christmas Day We hope all
the stockings are fun and that nobody
will make himself sick by eating too
much turkey and candy. That would be
Il shame. Next Sunday will be the first
day of the New Year. Then. If we look,
We shall see in The Times a list Of re
porters from the different schools. and
We shall see what the prizes will be.
Goodbye Don't xii yourselves with fire.
Crackers. THE TINES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
FOR THE LADS
AND THE LASSIES
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year to Them Every One.
IF. C. p" SENDS GOOD WISHES.
And a Nice Story all the Way From
Clifton Springs-She Says She Hopes
Nobody VIII Kill Himself With
Fire Crackers.
A Real Santa Claus.

Santa Claus, i hang Tor you.
by tho mantC, stockings two:
one for me and one 10 50
To another boy 1 know,
~
There's a chimney I'm the town
You have never Travelled down.
Should you chance 10 enter there,
You Will lind "a room all bare;
Not d stocking could you spy,
Matters not how YOU may try,
And the shoes, you'd hnd, are such,
AS no boy would care. for much
In broken bel you see
Some one just about like me.
Dreaming of the pretty toys
Which you bring TO other boys,
And to him a Christmas seems
Merry only in his dreams.
All he dreams then, Santa Claus,
STUFF the stockings with. because,
When it's filled up TO the hrim,
IN be Santa Claus for him.
Frank Dempster Sherman ia Little
FOLKS Lyrics"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
CLOSED To MORROW.

Miller & Rhoads store viii be closed
all day tomorrow Monday. DecemSer
26th. TO give their employees a full holiday.
VIII open Tuesday morning at usual
hour. See Tuesday morning Times sos
Bargain ad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Very Important.

We want 10 make known 10 the peopi
Of Richmond, its suburbs, and Ashiano
CITY that we
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
The Capital the Place.

The suggestion of a grand review Of
the army by the President and his
generals was made some time ago and
there were many expressions in its ia
vor. Suddenly New York discovers
that such a spectacle would be a good
thing for that town. This is due to
the frantic rivalry between certain
newspapers for original propositions TO
benefit the community. A few enter
prising citizens, for the reward of pub
hcity, have been induced to clamor
for it.
That the warships should be parad-
ed for the pleasure of the tackles" and
the people there was natural. With
her bay and rivers, New York could
offer advantages that no other city
possesses. But there is no conceivable
reason why the soldiers of the nation
should be gathered there for war
closing demonstration. Indeed, if the
supreme considerations are to be ignor-
ed, Chicago might better claim the
right to it, since the Eastern city has
already enjoyed the naval display.
1t is obvious that the one place for a
review of the army by the President
is Washington. The mere state
ment of the case is enough
| to settle the question. If, as
| they should be, the soldiers are to be
brought together from their various
camps for their pleasure and that Of
| the nation, il is TO Washington they
should come. There can be no doubt
as to what the men themselves would
| prefer if the matter should be left 10
their decision.
If Washington were unable, for any
reason, to provide camp grounds dur
ing their brief stay, or If the city lack
ed proper streets. the invitation of an
1 other community might be listened TO.
1t happens, however, that in respect
| to everything necessary to the success
| of such an affair. Washington is in
comparable. Nowhere is there ri
! val of the Avenue, wide and long
and paved with asphalt, leaving the
| Capitol and passing the White House
/ and the Army Headquarters and IaCst
! of the other Government buildings,
with ample space everywhere for
stands from which to greet the SOL
| diers.
Then. too, these newer defenders of
| a united country would follow in the
footsteps of the great armies of Grant
| and Sherman, which passed in review
! before a President at the close OF the
! Civil War, whose last wounds were
| healed in this. Any other selection
would be inexcusable, if not absurd.