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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
OPENS TOMORROW NIGHT.
The Members Course Fine a''rac-
tion nj Association Hall.

The second annual Members Course OF
entertainments will open az Ass"cld'i"n
HALL Tomorrow night. While TINS course
u,as instituted as a privilege OF MEMBER
shin and 10 afford members not only even
inos OF endowment but also an "ppoi'u-
ni3v of entertaining their friends. IL
10 rresents an opportunity 10 the pun
Ne at large for attending most acctpf"-
Me entertainments and lectures.
THE opening number will be the Ely
sian rntertainers. who will be here TO-
r,orrow night This Is a company OF
eour artists of equal merit with TIE aver
ace star Course attraction. and the pro-
e-e,,nne will be a most interesting one
Miss Loretta Greene, the impersoha,or'
is brIght and able. and In speaking Oh her
the New York Herald says; OF enter
tainments held al the waldorf Aa'oi ~
Miss Greenes song stories were w
cided success John F. Dilioh' one o.
the most popular humorists in New i"rk'
His humor Is of the natural spontaneous
kind. clean and wholesome, ana as y
story-teller he Is unrivalled Vhh,Oh +.
Weston, the musical monoioguist WI, pe d
new feature. and promises not only 10
ada 20 the variety. but greatly 10 The at
traction OF the entertainment. Prot. =.
A Uandrickson. the fourth member OF
the auartette is famous magician, Wei
known throughout the entire country
He IL a master OF the art OF conJuring,
and his tricks are Of the high class order.
Altogether the entertainment viii be one
of the most unique and attractive given
during the season
seats can be secured at the Association
building during the day or AZ I've box
office after 1850 o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
BORNE TO THE TOMB.
Funerals of Well Known People Heid
Yesterday.


Tho funeral of Mr.. Robert Ralston, who
died Wednesday In his eighty-hrst car
took place yesterday afternoon from me
church of the Covenant at O'CLOCK, ana
the interment was In Hollywood
The following detail represented Lee
comn. Lieutenant Commander ID. G.
richardson. Comrades T.. w. Martin a.
I Wray. j. \. Kracke, Chas. +. bigger
George william Jarvis. James X. Medh-
colt and ID. Smith BEDFORD.
The pall-bearers were
Messrs. J. \. Kracke. John +. word -
n. Gillian. George ". Epps' Johh w
Booker John f. Toler. ...
The funeral Of Mrs. Susie lihsess
Starke took place yesterday Afternoon a'
9.2o o'clock from the residence. Thei SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Or. w. X.
l. smith. pastor OF the Secont Baptist
church. The !nterment was in h"'ly-
wood
tlc pall-bearers were: -
Uonorary-Jackson b. Wood. w. IL.
Curtis. George l.. Christian }. layior
Ellyson, Walter Bowie, John T.. Etchi-
son. ,,,-,
Active-J. h. Montgomery, W. J. White
hurst George G. Jefferson, Benz l.
Crump. Robert 5. Crump, William Ely
son. Newton l.. Gentry. John T. Alvey
The funeral Of Mr.. Snowden Ia'ls
Peasants took place yesterday az n'oa
from 81. Paurs church, Of which deceaS-
Cd was member. The services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. w. A. Barr OF
Monumental church.
The pall-bearers were:
Uonorary-C w Branch A. X YER
brough w a. p. Morris. Samuel Sinton'
ROBERT [. Powers p. J. Archer cum
nineham Hall l.. Thomas Orfaln Cnas'
n. watkins. Charles +. Lathrop.
Active-H Stewart Jones J. NJ NJ
Gregory. Frank |. Potts. y. Knox VII
son. James T.. Cannon. Horace a. keo'
ford. w. H. Colquitt. r T. Harris.
The funeral Of Mr.. Sidney J. Anderson,
If Norfolk. was conducted IN HOLLYWOOD
wednesday at y noon by Rev. c II. Ky
land. d. d.. and Rev. william d. ThpmaS'
ID d. Rev. f. Il. Dudley. pastor OF Cen
tral-Avenue church. Norfolk. made otiet
address and the Sextctte Club, Of which
the deceased was a member, sang very
sweetly. The floral offerings were boauti-
ful. A large number of the family anu
friends from Norfolk. Hanover county
and from this city attended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
A BIG DEAL IN
REAL ESTATE.
One Hundred and Forty Building Lots
in Newport News,
HOUSES BEING BUILT ON THEM
A Pilot Boat Captain KopDeu-" wv
=, H,oodacld Turns Forty Co'ore"
r.,,ilios ont of Doors-Threc
stores Also Burned.

,,rrpoRT NEWS. VA. Dec. S-Spe
NJ. tie,.sst real estate hedi "'
oiai'- -, Of the city has just peee
inc n't,d involving the transfer u
~ t,,,1rod and seven lots III o"0 -.
s,anco and thirty-fve In "ho.", ,no
sslo being made in both '"s'S ~ cot-
ola Dominion Land Company a. n,,mber
trelI Real Estate company '.'. .,,rsferred
~ their clients The property uanss md
a. On North End. above the snip ~ ',,,.
Inc nrice paid Is $4,000 for me la,s
',',r,her Of lots. and $4,000 for the s''i'''''''
"'''D NEW BUILDINGS. -.
,...s,,,-dva frame buildings ere ~"
ho,n,, erected on the thirly-hVe io's' "
s,,tv will be built upon the oth.' 80,
,t,,atro a twenty-house brick p'poS'
lie - million brick have been oIu.',r,,
Ia aro on route. The entire cost "t "''
a." improvements. Tor which plans nay
been drawn. will approximate "''
10000. 49,, ,uo, boats
The captain Of one OF inc pho' ,,,r,s
- Tho virginia Pilot Association V'a''ns
ol .'e - ..rolled' for $3.50 worth oi
,t,r,,onds money and other jeweiry AZ
D.. uqrbor saloon last night Ahons
49, who volunteered 20 assist the po".o
In tho matter was a man claiming " 10
Jimmy Tuthiu. OF Washington. he H',"'
49, "a 80 tnow too much. and was arrested
mo outhorities here being under the APP
nrchension that he Is a noted crook.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
r,st before noon to-day Bloodheld WIS
,,isi,od Inv the most destructive IRE IN
,,s history The loss was not 50 great
amounting. II is stated. 20 not more man
e oo0 but twelve dwellings ana thre'
stores were burned and several other
buildings were damaged by fire ana wa
ter The buildings We're on IVY avenue
and were occupied by negro families WIN
1he exception OF the stores.
The fire started in iiolsveigs grocery
store. which was quickly consumed. fha
two drv-goods stores Of II. Berman wera
the next to go. and these were followed
BIZ a block ~ twelve buildings owned
b. w J. Nelms.
FIRE ENGINE FAILS.
The fire engine broke down az criti-
cal iuncture and refused 20 pump. Had
this not occurred the loss would have
been cut in half The property was IN
sured for about three-fourths Of its value.
What makes the fire an important ono
Is the fact that the dwellings were very
thickly populated. some OF them being
occupied by four or more families. over
forty families have tccn rendered home
less. and present a pitifui spectacle. as
they stand Historically around the scena
OF tho catastrophe. ana bowaii the loss
OF all their earthly possessions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
CAKE WALKERS TRAINING,
The Original Nine Couples Getting
Ready FOR the goth.

Tho clchtecn original cake walkers VINO
eot fhe whole town agog since their per-
Torrance at Prices nan I'''n''' "' ,.
now training hard for the big cake walk
at tho Academy of Music on the night
AT December uth.
Joe Collins tre celebrated leader VIII
have the walkers iu cleo best of Trim AID
Ilm Washington and Fancy Washington
Who took toe rr.z. on that occasion To-
eefher With Frog BYE. the second ana
the rest OF them will Dos IN the contest
for the mammoth cake.
Nobody appreciate tLc genuine COMEDY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
NEEDS A BIBLE.
Justice Crntchficld Wants One Tor use
i'm His Court.

The business done at Justice Crutch-
fields court in a year Is of great pro-
portions. Estimating the number Oh cases
M lo a duy lor cacn wOrAus uoy lh 1-e
wear. the figures amount 10 BIO year.
I'm addition to this on every FRIDAY a
long docket of civil cases, averaging o0
day. is disposed or.
This docket increases the NUMBER py
41e1 making a total of $50 year IN
each case there are a number Oh witness
IS. averaging TO "a case. That puts inc
number of people up to 2l,Si2 a year
Each one Of these people Is sworn anu
compelled to kiss tho Bible tnat Is KEPT on
tho desk in front of the Justice Tor tha'
purpose. -. r,,,,,os
II has been two years since new boies
were pIaced on the desk. and during lhaI
time AZ $50 persons have kissed the doom
Like the steady drops of water mat ial
from the roof 20 the stones beioE ana
vear them away thcse kisses nave l"il'"
nan the corners If the book.
The high and low have kissed alKe' anu
now the book is dropping 10 pieces.
Justice Crutchfeld says that In or1er 10
avoid the necessity Of swearing the VII
noesos ON the dictionary he must nave
another Bible. and he asks mat some one
tive him a nice new book, which ~ " u
scccnt as Christmas gift ana tuliy ap-
nrcCiate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

EMPORTA, VA, Dec S-special.-Rev.
Vernon l. Arson has accepted call to
the Baptist church in West Norfolk. he
rendered his resignation 10 his charge
here at the service sunday night, 10 take
effect TIE lst OF January
Rev. Mr.. Davidson, the new breaches
for the Methodist circuit. arrived here
last night.
Mr.. H. b. Richardson. of Kansas city.
No. a former citizen OF Emporia. is here
visiting his old home.
Messrs. W. f. Bailey Harry Schwartz
and T.. l.. Turner are attending the Grand
Lodge in Richmond
Mrs. Archer Anderson and Miss Kath-
leen Anderson, OF Richmond, are visiting
Mrs. f. NJ Cook at ''Midheld." her home
near Emporia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
i NIGnKOus RURBING.

with Dixie Nerve and bcue linament
,,lll cure Rheumatism. Neuralgia. Pains
In Inc back. sides and limbs. Sprains,
Bruises. Strains and contracting mus
cles and leaders.
Dixie Nerve and Bone Linament cures
after other remedies have failed. II Is
clean. pleasant 20 use and as linament
is unsurpassed. After . severe test oil
.i,tccr vears use Die Nerve and Bone
Tirsn,ent has proven 10 be just what
is needed I'm the household. II cures the
bito Of poisonous insects A few drops
apnlied nightly 10 a corn or bunion VIII
-er,ove them without pain. See that
YOU get Dixie Nerve and Bone L'nament
price q cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

Percy Montague. John Lottier, Decatur
AxteIl. Bernard Peyton. james Branch,
Carter Scott. J. B. Mosby Reginald
Gilman. Edward Crump, Meredith Mon
tague. George Stevens, {. Il. Doyle,
Harry Hazard. McLaren, John Dunlop,
Edward Buck. Brydon Tenant. L. b.
Hotchkiss. Gushing Small. William Roy
all. Tom Boiling. James welsh, John En-
ders. Alexander Cameron, George b.
Johnson. Robert Bankenship, Arthur
Scrivenor. Anthony Thierman, Edgar
Lafferty. Miss Knox.
Young Ladies Reception Committee
Mrs Isaac Davenport, chairman; Misses
Eleanor Bosher. Berta Wexford. Bessie
Pace. Nelly Boykin. Emmie Pegram.
Belle Perkins. Susie Wexford Gabrielle
Page. Annie Mcclure. Gussie Mcclure.
Rhea Watkins. Kate Talley, Annabell
Jenkins virginia Archer, Sue Skipwith,
Delia Tompkins. Marian Harris, JULIA
Harris. Lima Mayo. Mary Mayo. Marian
Robins. Ruth robins Leila fatum. Berta
Noting, Misses Tyler.
Floor Committee-Mr. Adolphus Blair.
chairman.
Executive Commiitee-Mesd Geo.
w MAYO. Archer Anderson. John r.
Rrauch. Edward Crump and Miss Knox.
Superb. T. Crump, Robert Blanken-
shin II. Carter Scott and ]. Aston
Cabell.
Tickets-Mrs. Archer Anderson.
Printing-Mrs. NJ. +. peasants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
Got Mixed Up With Other Cash az .
ParlOr Social

Josephine Fauntieroy. a colored woman
gave pdriOr social
Sho charged iD cents admission.
Gertrude johnson and Fannie Chiies
had a dollar BIN between them and they
went 90 the parloF social.
Josephine changed the dollar and gave
her customers "a nifty cent piece quar-
ter and nickel Later on Gertrude
wanted "a beer ana She went to neigh
boring bar 20 get g. giving the M-cent
piece IN payment therefor The money
was declared to DO counterfeit, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
LOW RATES
Via southern Railway, on Account of
Christmas Holidays.

For this occasion the Southern railway
will sell tickets between points on its
line and from stations on its line TO points
south of the Potomac and east OF the
Mississippi rivers at rate OF one ana one
third hrst-class fares for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold December -, -. -,
%. 20 and n. 1898. and January I, 1893,
final limit returning January :, lH'e'
To students presenting certihcates or
president or principal of their college or
school. tickets will be sold on above BASIS
from December rs 10 -. 1898. inclusive,
final limit of all tickets January T. 1s's
Further information rs To- rates. sche-
dulles. etc. furnished boy agents southern
railway. or q. W. Wcstbury' l. L. a.
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
No ONE WILL Go TO
THE CONVENTION.
Virginia viii Not Be Represented at
Chicago.
DEMAND is MADE FOR The MONEY
The Commonwealth Wants tue "oN-
crnment To- Refund the ihtcc
Thousand Dollars Paid out at
the Beginning ofthc War

Virrinie will not be- represented al the
animal meeting of the National buard
Association Co Doe held in chicago next
week
This was decided at conference par
ticinafcd boo bv Che Governor Ad}ulant-
General Nauo and colonel 10 Lane stern
YESTERDAY Conrressman Hay could not
20 ON account of his congressional duties
and 81 did not suit either General Male
a. colonel stern fo attend. a telegram
a.. -rrt those 700 the head Of The move
mont explaining why Virginia would not
L. represented
Al this convention matters Affecting
tho militia boo every State will be dis
Cgssed
VfRGiNIA's CLAIM
Governor Tyler has conferred with
STATE Treasurer Hartman and Col 10.
.ns storm who was until quite recently
iho acting adiutont general and prepared
o. reply t1 the comptroller ~ the cai en.y
who refuses 60 pay about 5000 due tne
Commonwealth for money advanced WV
The comptroller is informed that there
was SO much delay ga equipping The Viz
ginia troops with shoes and undertaking
that President Mckinley authorized Gov
TYLER to make certain purchases, promis-
ing him that the Federal Government
would refund whatever money might be
PAM v"' '''5 -, ,~,.icr md Col
,...,i,.. ~. 49,. clrtrocte aeerogating
$4,000 This money was paid out OF the
state treasury and the comptroller de-
cunes to refund 30 on the ground that ne
holds more than half million dollars
worth of Virginia bonds when shouid
have been paid long ago.
90 iHA't't 81 mo ~ - et,,o,.
ln inc Itil'I o' .. , 7,,,,'' ,,.o,,id he
they say h"l l' gag ."., - CO..
great onifHb'' 'n'l 'i'' 49,, go,
,thHe"' was 80 e.,.,- Az fbe Prcsi-
me DoN'ln'i "s -. r,d t6oro
dent ana me wal ~ t. i'tii ,,.rs,,,-
ciotheo ana ,-'' ,.i. ,,,o,a,, nv the
ally responsible TOT ,"'s 1n-,5.' ~ '''~
Legislature liAess N j. '''.Cr -,,,,.
The oihcitIs I"iI'sl an -.
Win % hil'i "N'"i' "t 49,
against the Government Whl'h hoIo IMAM
offset the value of The bonds.
The Governor IS quite sure ihis money
VIII ne pdid anu iN Si'','i-.- ~, 49,.
Nirginia's claim Tor uniforms e'u."bs,
etc. furnished VIII pt s'llieu' II p"
necessary 10 have % ph pa7aeu ny ~o"-
Hress % as,9ilp i. ISL. ..,,,, ,,o.,,,,.rtf
.,.r ,r.i., has .1nt the i,iiov,-
Governor l5ler mas s.n' '''o Nv
JOS ''',l r." t,..
Fourth Nlr-lni. Ne- ii", ,eos
hlcnmol"' N"7 l'o. o. I'',,
oi. Geo, 1870 s,....',,r,t,
f'"''n N'7'''"
.,r. Do.~ SIR As vo,,r Gallant. ana
My Dear NlI.~As your ~"Ie', ' ..'
'ri-hola Ie+lihei' Us "''u' ~ ,''''''
l..l-" se' ~, ~, .l-3 ~ fe,, words
'.".I %. '.s 49,. w. .l,,. ,,,,,e ,o.ll, mai
te..,t,. l.,3 van tbst Ills
I .i-.,.. ,,.,- b.. laet.,yol ou an.
.ra t,o+ f{s viii kindly watch over ana
.f.. t...r- -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

pfchmond-James c. and Robert l..
It1ran- and their wives and Y. \. Hagan'
no. Elbert r. Davis. 45 feet on cast size
Delvidore street. and 90 feet on east A1e
Belvidere street, $500.
William r. Powell 20 Bette u. foWeh'
interest I'm 80 l-2 feet on south side Mar
shall street. so IL feet west of Smith, TO
corec. error in former deed $50
Hcnrico-I J. Hawks. trustee. 20 Ameri-
can Home Building and Loan Association,
30 feet on north side Lewis street O. II
feet east Of Hubbard. S2e0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
GIce Club Concert.

The young men Of the University Col,
lare Of Medicine want a gymnasium ana
are going to work to get IT, The faculty
has promised them a gymnasium eduai 10
any in the city. but can't do II all at
once.
The College Giee Club. young but en-
thuslastic organization. realizing the need
OF such an Institution has decided 10 heip
the cause along. and to that end VIII give
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
Christmas Coming.

The streets are beginning 40 assume
their Christmas aspect. and already The
holiday air is taking possession of the
people.
THO show windows are putting on their
CHRISTMAS CARDS and a general hint of
prosperity IS appearing on all hands.
The hotels arc doing a rushing bust
ness and many country people are In the
CITY LAYING in their holiday stores.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

Mr.. NJ Rosenbloom the well-known
furniture dealer Of Jefferson Ward. gave
a delightful supper 10 number OF his
friends Wednesday night. Mr.. Samuel
stern Mayor of jefferson Ward, acted
as POSTMASTER and each one present
was called upon for "a speech.
Among those present were Samuel
stern. Peter O Sullivan, Capt w. Hagan.
of Pennsylvania; S. Schcer. August
Brieler Max stern A. BilNkoH, }. l.. and
H. G. Ebenhack, and DR.. Heinz.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
COMPANY SPREADING OUT.
Virginia Carolina Chemical secures
baltimore Factory.

Tho announcement made in The Times
yesterday that the Virginia Oaroili'a
Chemical Company would secure ulo
Raisin factory I'm Baltimore was CON-
Grmed bv an officer Of the concern ,.s
I'VE have made am ot1er' Salg Nv ,c-
tho stockholders will meet Monday 10 as-
Int o,,r proposition. our trade IS spread
irr ont into Maryland and PENNSYLVANIA
and IL Is really necessary that the COM
many shall have factory in Baltimore.
The Raisin Company is capiialz,ed AZ
s2oo olo and the stock Is paying dividends
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
Cattle in Montgomery.

CHRIsTIANSBURG. VA. Dec. L-spe-
cial.--From the number Of cattle when
have been SHIPPED from this depot THIS
fall one would suppose that none have
been left IN the surrounding country IL
Is generally admitted that more live stock
is shipped from here than from any
other point along the line OF the Norfolk
and Western railroad. Stock raising Is
the greatest industry of the most pro-
eressive farmers OF this section. and has
been the source OF great pront to the
country in general.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
MEETING OF SOUTHERN EDUCA>
TfONAI. ASSOCIATION, NEW or
LEANS, LA, DECEMBER 2s-3O,

on account of the above occasion the
Southern railway Will sch tcAeis from
points ON its line To- New Orleans, La
and return. at rate or one first-c.ass rare,
plus 600 membership feci for the round
irip Tickets will be sold December -.
s8 and q. 1898. final limit January D.
iS9S. III.
Inc Southern operates double daily
train service to- and from New Orleans,
ana Offers the quickest and most conye-
nient schedules with these trains, Wo'
are magnificent limited trains, on hoth q
which fhe most elegant dining-car .erVice
is operated. ~.
Further information as 20 rates, srhc-
dule and other information cheertully iur-
nished by agents Southern railway or
- " Westbury. II. y. A.. Richmond, va.
FRANK r. STOCKTON has written Tor
THE YOUTHS COMPANION an anec-
dotal article on new lines under inc curl
ols title Of "1he Wolf and the wheel
barrow" There is not only an actual
wolf and "A real wleclnarrOw IN u, nut
lions "a iion-tamcr. "a famous trageci1n
and some interesting objects OF natural
history
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
Second Charge.

Josephine FauntlorOy, who was IN the
Police Court yesterday for passing coun-
terfcit money and who was discharged,
was later before United States Commits
siOncr McLaiu Peasants on the charge
Of passing counterfeit coin.
Her case was continued until to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

To-day a car load Of coal will be
distributed from the Petersburg depot 10
the poor who hold tickets from the ladies
Of the City Mission
Next week another load will be given
away. A cost of twenty-five cents per
load viii be charged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
Holiday Sale
Reliable FurS.

The name Kaufman Is synonymous
for quality and intrinsic worth We not
only save you money. but Insure you that
lasting satisfaction that Is sure to follow
where quality is assured.
Real Skunk Cluster Scarfs. ten tails
and two heads. worth $500, CO 7e
Tor ......s..... .....-....... a.
Genuine Electric Seal Collarette, stole
front. with six tails and two Go On
heads. worth $3.50. for. ......... ~>'o"
Genuine Stone Marten Searfs, with long
tails and claws, worth $500, SIX no
Tor .............. .+-..-s+ss'
Blue Fox scarfs, 30 inches $50
, Imitation z ,s s.One Mar'en scarf'. S2.75
Handsome Mink Scarfs, with SIX
tails and two heads, worth SOU. SI.0E
for ............ .-..s.s..' s+'s'''
BLACK Coney Scarfs. with eight long
tails. worth $500, special for SI.IO
to-day .......,. ''.'''''''.''''''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

SENSATIONAL sss..ss Jacket and Suit Sale
About One third Less the Lowest Prices
Ever Quoted In Richmond


Late arrivals of IS Superb Coats,
the very height of coat elegance,
full silk lined and made of excel
lent quality tan covert cloth double
breasted box front, round corners;
Jackets heretofore sold at 81. so,
offered for to-day's SEN Go
sational sale at............ $500
Also. 25 Ladies' Finest Venetian Cloth
Jackets, in navy blue. all late styles. and
finished as well as any S12 coat. all-satin
lined throughout; it's positively the
greatest top-coat bargain ever &c O2
offered at ........... ............ *O'cO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
Corgress,nan I1pcs Indisposcd.

Congrcssman-elect Sidney T. Bpes, who
has been indsposed for a week or more
IN Richmond was out yesterday. lie will
return home la u day or two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
SIS High-Grade Suits $40

Phenomenal $40 Suit bargains. picked
from our costly grades. and priced TO Gre
ate Friday and Saturday bargains. with
out precedent.
SPECIAL TODAY -Tight-Fitting. Fly
Front or Double Breasted Covert Cloth
Suits, all man-tailored. with new lounce
skirt and sik-lined jackets, suits that
have been our greatest sellers at c.,
$3.50 and SIS, on sale to-day at. plO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

AGAINST Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis, Con-
snmption and other Throat and Lung
troubles BY using DR.. David's Cough
syrup.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

The marriage Of Mr. Robert Spencer
Stephenson and Miss Bessie Avis took
place al the residence Of the brides
mother. Mrs. s. NJ. T.. Avis. SlS east
Grace street. at Q o'clock l.. NJ. Wednes-
day.
The marriage. which was in tableaux
STYLE. was performed by Rev. Mr. Max
well. Of the Third Christian church. in
a very impressive manner
The bride was attired III very hand
some travelling suit hat and gloves 10
match. and carried Marichael Nell roses.
The maid Of honor. Miss Emma Pcrkln-
son, was bec0mingiy goWned IN pink SILK
and carried pink roses. The groom was
attended by Mr.. W. II. houge, OF NeW-
port News. best man.
The ceremony took place IN the back
parlor beneath an arch OF cvergreens'
surrounded by relatives the front parl0r
being well filed by friends OF the con-
tracing parties The curtains between
were drawn by Masters Cassius M0hcnTe
and willie Richardson. After the cere-
monv refreshments were served In the
dining room, the decorations being pink
and white.
After receiving the congratulations and
best wishes of their relatives and friends,
tie bridal party was driven To the Jt-
fersOn where the night was spent Hhcy
will leave on the morning train for Am
herst. the home of the groom. where
they will be rendered q reception. After
a few days soiourn they will be at home
In Farmville. Va.
Tine presents were numerous and very
handsome. attesting the popularity Of
both parties
Among those present from distance
were Mr.. 5 NJ Avis, Of Longsdale, va. /;
Mr. and Mrs. Baynes. OF MiIlsooro' va. :
Mr. Saunders, OF Farmvilie, Va, and Mt.
Hodge. of Newport News.