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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
He WOULD NOT MISS IT.
Polk MilIert to Witness tho Grand Cake
Walk Tuesday.

Mr. Miller, the great delineator Of the
genuine negro character returned TO
Richmond laat night from an extensive
tour during which BE- appeared before
large audiences IN DIS Wcli-MoWn char
acter sketches and dialect stories.
Look here" said DE "what is an this
/ hear about a grand cake walk 20 De
given at the Academy of Music next
Tuesday night?'
lie was told that there would be- the
biggest cake walk ever seen in the south
on that occasion. and with % wholesome
smile replied. well sir. ] Wouldn miss
that FOR a big pile. Ili be there. you may
rest assured, for it is a fine opportunity
TO study negro character" and The we'll
known dialecucian chucked TO himself
and got of the car with: big cake walk
wouldn't miss 90 for anything"
The event promises TO Doc one OF the
most entertaining and enjoyable Witness
cd in Richmond for years. The eighteen
original cake-Walkers who made the biz
hit at Prices Hall and set tine town aEoe
over this unique ana amusing fad have
rchcarscl privately until they are pre-
pared 20 introduce The funniest steps ant
Frances. and str0ls and sWaggcrs and
attitudes. pastures. and Characteristic alrr
ever seen outside of Jackson Ward.
some OF the costumes viii De simply llCn.
That huge cake with "a $40 bin ass prize
money. and the smaller cake with f.
bin looming up Ike "a full moon on 20
summer lieht Will inspire capcrs entirely
original and exceedingly iaughablc. Ihe
very best walkers IN Richmond. or Inc
deed. in the south Will appear I'm all
the glory OF the gorgeous cake walk cos
TUNES. 10 IS thought that Mayor r. 81.
Taylor. Captain Frank Cunningham. and
Justice John Crutchheld may have some
difficulty in deciding who shall take the
prizes. and there is q possibility that Mr.
Polk Mlcr. the student and CXposi,or oi
negro character may be called into con-
sultation 20 settle the question.
The sale Of seats has been unusually
large. and many society men and women
and representative citizens with their
wives and daughter VIII Joe present.
The Governor and party arc expected TO
OCCUPY one Of the lower boxes.
The cake walk has struck tho keynote
of what SIS known ms CA Night or Tor
Society" and many ~ RiChmon1s swell
people will witness the event.
Tho programme is now complete II S.
ID highly entertaining one. The clog
dancing is 10 he "a feature. and tho solos
and Quartettcs for old plantation mol0-
dies and new catchy topical compost
tons are expected TO make hit. Tho
snec'altics are said TO be unusually
amusing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

Gen. Brooke IS to govern Cuba and Cen.
Lee is TO govern the province Of Havana.
Taking all the circumstances into cOnsld-
Grafton. the people as a whole would have
been better satisfied had Gen. Lee been
appointed 10 govern the Mir island. Gen.
Lee. while a soldier. Is a civilian; Cen.
Brooke. a regular army officer, can but
have the same feeling towards civilians
and civil law that those bred 10 the use
Of arms for enforcing obedience have.
The cove rnment OF Cuba Is not a quss-
ton OF men and bayonets. IL involves the
subordination Of the sword TO the gentler
methods OF peace and the upbuilding OF
of a COVE rnment by gentle methods and
not by force Gen. Lee. as Governor.
would represent the abandonment OF force
and compulsion; Gen. Brooke as Cover
nor. can but be regarded by the inhabi-
tants as the persOnificatiOn OF armed
force, and cause the Cubans 10 believe
that they are the conquered subjects Of
the United States during the transition
period the President. in his message
makes mention of.---Nashyille American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
SMALLPOX CASE
IN PETERSBURG.
A Negro in Jail from Norfolk Develops
the Disease.
HE is PROMPTLY ISOLATED.
Pretty Marriage nt Liberty Church in
Amelia County New Eel for ST.
Johns Church VIII Ring the
Christmas Tidings.


PETERsBURG VA. December H.
c,o.tsl CASA OF enaU-pox devolonod
.'..,.-. ...,. .r, .,-.
a. the CRY .'' 'o ''''''''
is Harvey Jackson, a ncsro from Noriolk'
who WAS sent 90 jaH some days ago I'm
5.e,,,it of a fine OF ten dollars for assault
..8 h,+ter.
p.,.,-... a.. ,..f.,. oe,.,.
~. -, 49,. -,
had tNe sl-" man remover 20 ino shIo"-
uox hospital
HAWKES. GILL.
%" '"' ii'" instant a1 A'O'''S '"''''
iH Amelia county. Miss Mena Lois Gill
and Ar. james Alexander hawkes. were
married by Ecv. Air. Stevens. of the
Protestant Methodist Episcopal church.
ne '.ae was Hn0s ,lis ei,o l Dggoi Of
bluc cloth The best man was Mr. Er-
nest Hawkes., "a brother OF me groom
and The maid of honor was Miss Rosa
Gill; The walters were MISS jessie
Hawkes. and Mr. Walter loWnsnend'
Arss lena Coleman and Mr. Walter
Hawkes.. Miss Mary Hawkes. and Mr.
Edward Allen A largo assemolage was
present 20 witness the interesting cere-
monv Tho young couple left on an eN-
tended northern tour.
Tho now ben for ST. John episcopal
church. ON Nashln-lon S.I''.' va"
paced IN posl''h "i. N'l'U'' - ..,'.
u'i is 1.ur ice. "l ''.' ,a-o o.. ,,,s
'l'''
-...,...... ).,.0,,r,
liA IN ii-'~H
The kitchen 7u tho farm Of Mrs. James
Tettwav in Prince GEORGE county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
peOpIe fIitle.

The earl OF STAFFORD. who has just
married the American widow Mrs Col
gate In New York city. is a well-pre-
served Englishman in the COS, who does
not look his years.
The emperor OF Austria. who has been
residing recently at Godollo. his favorite
hunting seat in Hungary. is 10 arrive at
Abbazia about the end Of January for
a stay Of several weeks at the Villa
Mandria. The Archduchess Stephanie
and her daughter. the Arch1uchess Eliza
beth. who are residing at the chateau OF
Iaxenburg, near Vienna, will spend most
OF the winter at Abbazia.
Rrocket hall. where the duke OF York
has been the guest OF Lord Mount
stephen, is a large. plain, well-arranged
mouse. with some fine rooms. The
grounds are very pretty and contain a
great number OF splendid old trees. The
Lea forms a lake at the bottom OF the
lawn and there is a fine cascade. Brock
et was the favorite residence OF William.
Viscount Melbourne. who died there in
1870 The large Melbourne estates then
passed 10 his brother, Lord Beauyalc,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Holiday Umbrellas

The best grade OF Umbrellas, win
handles in the newest designs OF ivory
Pearl Gun-metal rich decorated Dres'
den. polished horn and the finest natural
woods. inlaid or silver trimmed for ladies
and gentlemen.
Mems 2s-inch German Gloria Umbrellas;
close rolling frame and rod hne natural
WOOD handles. S2.25.
Mems 2s-inch Extra Quality Taffeta
silk Umbrellas. close rolling frame and
rod. fine natural wood handles. SEQ
Mems 2S-inch Guaranteed SILK Umbrei-
las. tight rollers, sterling silver trim
mings. 500. 500 500 and up TO $3.50.
LADIES' 2G-inch German Gloria I'M
brellas. close rolling frame and rods,
fine natural wood handles $500.
LADIES' &-inch Extra Quality Tafeta
Six Umbrellas. tight rolling. frame and
rods imported. natural wood sticks, $50.
Ladies @-inch Guaranteed Silk Umbrel-
las. extra tight rollers. sterling silver
trimmings blacks-and cOiOrs, $50 $500,
800. $500 and 500.
Ladies' 9i-inch Guaranteed SILK Inn
breilas. very close roll. handles Of gun
metal. pearl and sterling silver deposit
work, $50 $500. 5000, $3.50 and $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
HandkerChicfs

The tremendous volume Of Handlers
chief selling which we do every holiday
season Is now well under way Tho
Assortment never before was 50 large oc
the prices so low.
Ladies' Hemstitchod All-Linen Ems
broidered Handkerchief I'm an immense
assortment of new and dainty patterns.
10 2-3c.
Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs. PLAIN
hem. embroidered scall0D and lace Trim
med. 25c.
Better grades at iOc., 5oc.. 7jc and up
to eco.
Ladies' Hemstitched All-Linen Em-
broidered Initial Handkerchtefs, extra
values at is 2-3c.. Dc. and Joc.
Gentlemen's Hemstitched All-Lincu
Handkerchiefs Numbered ready for use,
extra values. &c. SHE. zoe. SOC. and i5c.
Gentlemen's Hemsttched All-l.nen Ems
broidered Initial Handkerchiefs, an extra
value. 25c.
Gentlcmen's Hemstitched Japanese silk
Handkerchiefs. extra value. Soc, lJc.s
81 10 81 p and 81 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
KNITTING MILLS WILL RESUME.
Gin House and Contents Near Enfield
DESTROYED hN Iirc.

WELDON, n. c., Dec. E.-Special-Mr.
c. T. Maxwell. manager Of the knitting
mill at Roanoke Rapids. arrived here to-
day from New York. and IL is learned
that the employees Of the mill will be-
paid in full and that the factory will re.
sumo operations.
The gin house and contents property
Of NJ. T. Wood. Of Enfield. was burned
last night. Loss, $500; insurance. 500.
which was placed with the North Caro-
lima Home Insurance Company, OF RAJ
leigh.
Mrs. Saliie Moore, of Garysburg. felt
upon the ice Friday and broke one oe
her arms.
The death OF Mr. p. s. Sykes, a promI-
nent citizen OF Garysburg, occurred few
days ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Agninaldo.

The following couple OF verses were
taken from the Cleveland Plain Dealer,
and shows the mistaken idea people at
home have OF Aguinaldo ami his follow
ers We take the liberty Of appending
a concoction OF our own. with Apologies
10 the above estimable paper.
As II was written:
AGUINALDO.
We rather like your style,
Aguinaldo.
You are at il all the while.
Aguinaldo.
You step right out and ,ght.
And you hit with AN your nigh
And you make tho DOns sight.
AguinaldO.
And when alls said and done.
Agunallo.
Wen remember You. my son,
Aguinaldo.
You're the friend OF Uncle sam.
And yOu'll ind he's not a clam.
When he hands around the jam,
Aguinaldo.
"A It should have been written:
We DO not like your style.
Aguiualdo
The Yanks are bad 10 rile.
Agulnaldo.
They'll make you look a sight
II you provoke a light
You'll be Knocked clean out o sighj
AgulnaldO.
And it's time for You no run.
Aguinaldo.
When Uncle gets HIS gun"
Agunaldo
He will do the job first rate
For hon LAY YOU out IN state.
II you do not pull your freight
Aguinaldo.
Chicago TimesHerald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
C,T,RRU CANNOT RE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
canot reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh Is a blood or constitutional disease.
and in oder TO cure IT you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh cure Is
taken internally. and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine.
II was prescribed by one OF the best ply
siclans In this country for years ana IS
regular prescription. IL is composed OF
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh Send for testimonials. free.
f.. j. CHENEY & co, Props,
Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

who also succeeded to the viscounty OF
Melbourne. on whose death. In 1858, the
whole property was inherited by Lady
Palmerston. and from her it came to her
grandson. Lord Cowper Since the death
OF Lady Palmerston the place has nearly
always been let, and it was rented for
some years by the late Lord Lawrence.
There is excellent shooting on the es-
tate. which is well wooded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
bachelors Christmas Dinner.

I'm blue as sit at dinner.
with loneliness, too, I sigh
Though there's three OF US here toSether'
The waiter. the turkey and !.
To listen TO some one talking,
ia give up my hard-earned pef'
But tho turkey can't and the waiter
shant.
And never talk to myself
I miss the rustic Of laces,
The blush and the deep blue eye
The prettiest OF the faces
Like a dream OF the days gone py.
what folly TO live like a hermit
I'll ask her tonight, that nat
iii. waiter Call me hanson
And bring me my coat ana nat
New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Ufopian ART Mares

To close out the balance OF these high
grade Potteries quickly. we have reduced
them to about half their former prices.
Pinch Vase 500 kind now $40.
Wine Mugs $50 kind for Csc.
Cigar Jars S3,-0 kind for $3.50.
Pun Boxes. 800 kind for $3.50.
About 20 odd Fancy Shaped Pieces at
abnuI lnlf nrlce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Leather Goods

Black Seal Combination Purse and
Card cases plain or silver mountings'
unusually good values. Soc, N.0V N.zo'
$50, $500. and $50.
Black Seal Combination Purse and
Car,s Coses heavily mounted I'm gold or
silver lined throughout with calf skin.
The incest and most complete assortment
ever shown I'm Richmond. $3.50. 500 500,
81. 90 and 5000
Tan and Brown Real Seal Purses
mounted with gun metal, inlald win
gold, entirely new, $1,000.
An immense assortment of Monkey.
Lizard Pigskin. Card Cases and Combi-
nation cases at 90. Sl.Oo $50, 500, $3.50
and 800.
Leather Framed Calenders plain or ST.
yer mounted. Soc. 6Sc., and 90c.
Playing Cards in leather cases. single
and double decks with leather counter.
plain and silver mounted, SOC, 75c., $l.O0,
81 80 and 81 90.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Japanese BrOu1es

Finch Hand Hammered japanese
Bronze Vases. Oriental designs. the $lZoJ
kind now $3.50.
g-iuch Fancy Bronze Vase, the $3.50
kind now $40.
Odd Pieces for coy corners or Oriental
rooms 900 ID per cent. les than the same
goods have ever been offered in Rich
m0ud before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

GRAPE Lawn. VA. Dec. f7-Spccial
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Darlington Fi,z-
patrick. of Arlington. have issued cards
for the marriage of their daughter. Mary
Louise. TO DIR. James Alfred Petit ON
Wednesday December o. 1905 The cere-
mony will take place m Centenary Meth
odist church at O'Clock in the afternoon.
and the affair promises To- be most bril-
liant one, both the prospective bride and
groom belonging 10 the -four hundred
OF Nelson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

Tho correct new shapes and unts, nicely
boxed lowest prices.
HwUs Paper. one quire TO box, 25c
q hoN.
Hurd's Papers two quircs TO n COX, all
tints .oc. box.
HurFs Large Satin Lined Boxes con-
tlining from three 20 Sis Quires OF paper
Sl5c.. I.09. SflD and $i65 a box.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

terror department proposes to have re-
served or purchased for the Florida
Seminoles, IL progressing steadily. 1t is
not the intention of the department 10
compel the Indians 20 settle in a body
on regular reservation, but 10 secure
10 them, IL possible, the scattered islands
and small tracts Of hummocks. many Of
which they are at present inhabiting and
cultiyating Savannah News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Another Nnng jury.

EAST RADFOBD. VA. Dec. T.-Spe-
cial-The jury i'm the second trial OF An
drew Andrews. for criminal assault con-
vened to-day and could not agree This
is Andrews second trial The first time
he was given eleven years in the peni-
Tertiary. but the judge set the verdict
aside. because one of the jurors failed
TO understand the meaning of some of
the Instructions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Mems House Goats,
Bath Robes,
And Smoking Jackets.

Unequalled assortment and lowest prices
are the inducements we present TO buy
ers Of House Coats, Smoking and Bath
Robes. For this week every House
Coat or Smoking Jacket in our establish
ment Is offered at prime cost.
House Coats Of all-wool French Tricot
cloths. colors. brown, blue. tan ana
garnet, quilted Innings, the 500 kinds AZ
$500.
House Coats Of imported Venetian coll
ors. quilted Innings edges. pockets, lap
els and cuffs trimmed with qusted Satih,
the So 20 kinds for s. 00 the $500 kinds
for $50.
House Goats Of imported tweods. the
$40 % kind for $50: the $50 kind for
81. IS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Japanese ART Pottery

Pinch Heavily Decorated Vases, the
% kind now Csc. g,
1S-inch Vase. dark ground heavily de-
corated IN gold and white the 500 kind,
now % ~.
l4-inch Jars dark blue brown green
and yellow. the s. 30 kind. now $40.
Large-SiZe Jardineres and Pedestal Of
burnt clay with dark blue inlaid dragon.
with gold and silver. former price 5000.
now s1i.I0.
Large-Size ONYX Jadineres and Labou-
rette. the $500 kind. now $3.50.
smal-Size onyx Jardinere Pedestals, the
s. 81 kind n0N 81 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Opera Glasses

Nicely Mounted Lenses from the worlds
renowned makers. Audcmair & Lemayes.
ll-lino size Leather Covered. hard rub
bcr ends. $3.50.
Pear, Opera Glasses. I'm smoke, gray
snake and white 500.
Inlaid Pearl opera Glasses, $50.
1uiai0 Carved Pearl opera Glasses,
gold plated ends. $3.50.
Rose anf Green Pearl opera Glasses,
with telescope handles, the $3.50 kind at
Sl9.L5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Baskets

Fancy Lined Work Baskets, satin lin
ing. colors: pink, blue. red, green and
yellow, Sl.00. 81 % and $50.
odd and Fancy-Shaped Satin-Lined
Work Baskets. 500. 500 and 500.
Scrap Baskets new shapes and colors,
zoe. 10 s. ~ each,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Pardon for a Prisoner.

Hon. T. T.. Montague member OF the
House of Delegates from Elizabeth City
county is i'm the city. lie called ON Gov
crnor Tyler last night and secured
pardon for q colored man named Smith.
OF his county Smith is serving term
in the peniteniary for forgery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Mrs. Villic Craven.

CHARIOTTESVILLE. VA, Dec H.
SpociaL-Mrs. Willie Craven wife of the
late Peter IT, Craven. died suddenly last
uight about y O'Clock. She was visiting
her noighbor. Mrs. Holiday. I'm Belmont,
and while at the piano playing was taken
suddenly in and died in thirty minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Oriental Rugs
For Holiday Gifts

The best goods at badly-cut prices tn
close them out quickly.
$500. $500 and 500 Sherron Rugs now
$50.
1920 and Sl4o0 Carabagh, Sherroh ana
Persian Rugs now $50.
$500 and $500 sherron and carabagh
Rugs now 5000.
$3.50 and 5000 Persian Rugs now
500 90.
$500 Carpet size Kerva Bohhais Russs
now $500.
$500 Persian Rugs now $4,000.
Sl50. o. Persian Rugs now SLOW. 81
10000 Persian Rugs now $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
TEMPLE, PEMBERT0N, C0RDES ( CO.
Holiday Buying Is Now All lis Height.

nWva
ofouret
gfst epurhas ob advat
o finest ndNnha gnd
eek Low Frcso al wlp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Bath Robes

Blanket Bath Robes jacquard patterns
extra values. $50. 500 5000 ana SlZ.o'
Terry cloth Bath Robes. fast colors,
new patterns, $3.50 $500. 500 and up 10
5000.
Terry Cloth Bath slippers to match, all
sizes, 81 90 per pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Holiday Fans

IulaH Wood sticks decorated covers.
lisht or dark grounds A00 $50, ana
$3.50 and 500.
Bone and Ivory Stick Fans. new de-
SIGNS and patterns. with decorated plain
or spangied covers $l09, N.Jp, 500, $50
and up 20 $500.
Immense assortment Of Black silk Fans
with pain decorated or spdngled covers,
S.0l $3.50. 500 $3.50, $500 90 $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Shell Goods.

Real and Imitation Shell. new assort-
ment Of Side. POmpadOUr and Fancy
Combs, prices range from zoe. 70 500 a
pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

seven cartridges and a large number Of
pheasants and turkeys
a good quantity Of ice from three TO
four inches thick is being gathered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Special

From now until Xmas we viii put any
name in gilt letters on all leather goods.
free OF charge purchased Of US and cost.
ing 81. - or more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

Tommy. aged 6. had been disobedient.
and his mother. having lecturedAhim on
the subject concluded with: Now,
Tommy. / don't want TO speak to you
again about this"
"Wcn then. mamma replied the
vounestcr. you don't need to. I'm sure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Special

See our 25c. and soc counters for Fine
Glass and China. which make useful
present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

can dIsDcnse with your remarks in the
future if you think you can.
4 bright little fellow living In Wood
lawn marched into the parlor one sun
dav afternoon with a grin upon his face
which his mother knows always indi-
Gates a sudden accession Of unexpected
riches.
wei. Billy. what IS it?' she inquired
con nothing" replied the urchin.
"only a lot us kids were on the corner
bv the church. when man came along
I'm a buggy and asked which one of us
wanted to earn dime by holding his
horse. And mamma. the whole push
made a break for the head OF the horse
except me: I jumped right into the bug
Nv and took the reins-also the 10 cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Special

Iadl.s 26-inch Colored silk Umbrellas,
richly decorated Dresden heads, a regular
500 value, special at 800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Ont orthc Mouths Of Babes.

There IS a great deal Of truth i'm the old
saving that a. man nevet knows hoN
ignorant he really IS until child asks
him questions. Papa" said little Ethel,
aged. 3. who was watching the sun slowly
disappear behind the western horizon.
where does the daylight go when the
dark comes?'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

Calf and Seal Military Hair Brushes
75c. N.O0 ana si.50 each.
Alligator and Seal. Calf Lined Port
foli0s, or Writing Desks, 500. 800 ana
800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Seals
$40" TI|ITI"l
.... ILurns
Cloissoue Wares

ANY Of the above articles eyc. W
encrave initials free of charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS.

Miss Reynolds. the florist al Ninth
and Main streets, has associated with
her Mrs. Eby, ana in partnership they
will continue 10 conduct the business 50
successfully originated by Miss Reynolds.
They have arranged for great stock
OF the choicest Flowers for the Christ
mas trade. including American Beauties
Violets. Carnations and all kinds OF Ferns
and Potted Plants
Their supply will be OF the very best
varieties and at prices suited to the pub
lie requirements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
Leather Goods

10000 Persian Rugs now 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

The work Of surveying lands IN and
near tie Everglades, especially the isl.
ands In the eastern part, which the In
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-29

The surgeons and nurses are bending
over the wounded. rendering profess
sional aid. The uuprofessional work
er is now alert, and calls to her aid
her housewives training and looks
after the comforts and wants of an
emergency household. While the
trained nurses have been providing
themselves with bandages, lint, etc.
the assistant has been loading a small
cart with bread, boiled water, tea, cof-
fee, etc, and she hurriedly follows the
ambulance corps. A sheet thrown
over the branch of a tree makes a
shelter, fires are lighted food is pre-
pared, and the assistant follows the
nurses and doctors, feeds the wounded.
and gives woman's gentle aid to the
soldier
1t is for this kind of work that the
unprOfessional women are Offering
themselves. and no doubt those of
America will be found as useful as
were the daughters of the German no.
bility in the FrancO-Prussian war.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-29

The only person in the American
Navy with native Hawaiian blood in
his veins, and holding rank, is Victor
Houston. He is an ensign and gradu-
ated at the Naval Academy in Anna
polls, Md, several years ago.
He is the son of Capt. Hounston, L.
S. n, Of Philadelphia, and his mother
was Caroline BrickwOod, the daughter
of the late A. P. Brickwood of this city
and for some years postmaster.
Ensign Houston is now serving on
the Cuban station.