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The record-union., 1898-09-12
Fell Fifteen Feet.

Michael Dawes was taken to the Re-
eeiving Hospital last night to be treat
ed. Michael fell from the porch of a
boarding house at Front and N streets.
about fifteen feet, and was thought TO
be seriously injured. But Assistant
City Physician Ogden could not find
anything the matter with him. beyond
a severe shaking up.
The record-union., 1898-09-12
EASTERN BASEBALL.
Louisville Beats Cincinnati and
New York Beats Washington.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 1.-Cincinnati
5, hits IL, errors 3; Louisville 8, hits
Is, errors g. Batteries-Dammann,
Dwyer and Woods; Magee, Bowling
and Kittredge.
NEW YORK, Sept 11.-New York g.
hits 8, errors 1; Washington 2, hits 4,
errors Z.
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-Chicago 5, hits
8, errors 1; ST. Louis L. hits g, errors f.
Second game: Chicago 5, hits IL, err
rors / st. Louis g. hits 8. errors 4.
The record-union., 1898-09-12
RESTORED TO HIS RANK.
Cecil Rhodes Brother Once More
q British Colonel.

CAIRO, Sept 11.-Queen Victoria has
restored to his rank in the British army
Colonel Frank Rhodes, brother of Cecil
Rhodes, who was dismissed from the
service for his participation in the arm
ed raid into the Transvaal led by DR..
Jameson in December, 1899.
Colonel Rhodes was wounded at the
battle of Omdurman, while acting as
war correspondent for the London
Times"
The record-union., 1898-09-12

to K street, but thinking something was
wrong, he went back and walked
through the lumber yard. He heard
a number of Chinese chattering and in
a minute or two the flames shot up
over the roof of the laundry and he
went and turned in the alarm. He is
satisfied the fire started near the rear
Of the laundry.
The record-union., 1898-09-12

The 1st and 9th days of January. the
18th of September and the 18th of
March, have been celebrated as Christ
mas Day, and it was not till the mid
die of the fourth century that the
church council fixed the date as at
present.
The record-union., 1898-09-12
An Unfounded Rumor

THE HAGUE, Sept. IA persistent
rumor has been in circulation here and
Amsterdam to-day that an attempt has
been made upon the life of Queen Will
helmina but it is utterly without foun-
dation.
The record-union., 1898-09-12
Will Hold a Convention.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. II. The
Chairman of the State Committee of
the United Labor party has been au-
thorized TO issue call for a State
Convention to be held on September
10Th on this city
The record-union., 1898-09-12
Sandbagged and Robbed.

SAN JOSE, Sept. 11.-A. Chase a
rancher from Santa Barbara, was sand
bagged at the San Augustin-street
bridge early this morning and robbed of
SD. His injuries are not serious.
The record-union., 1898-09-12
To Provide Relief.

SEATTLE Wash.), Sept. 11.-Late
tonight Mayor Humes issued a call for
a public meeting tomorrow to provide
relief for the citizens of New Westmin-
ster r C.
The record-union., 1898-09-12

The highest price ever paid for a
poem was 5000 gold crowns. paid to
Sannazaro by the citizens of Venice for
his eulogy to their city-a poem of six
lines only.
The record-union., 1898-09-12

The largest piano house in Northern
California. carrying the most complets
and extensive stock, issthe Wiley B. AL
len Co.. 415 K. Jobbers and retailers,s
The record-union., 1898-09-12
vesuvius stilI In Eruption.

NAPLES, Sept 11.-There is dis
tinct recrudescence of eruptions from
Mount vesuvius to-day. accompanied
by rumbling and explosions.
The record-union., 1898-09-12
When It Seta

AT present the sun never sets on our land
Although with the season it varies:
But when 1t does set should not he
surprised
If perchance it should hatch some Ca
narieS. -Judoe
The record-union., 1898-09-12

DR.. Strader has removed his residence
from Masonic Temple to 2011 J street,
The record-union., 1898-09-12

Try McMorry's 6Oc uncolored Japan
tea; E. B. tea. IOc; G. P. tea, S5c; p. q.
JaDan tea. SOC: 531 NJ street
The record-union., 1898-09-12

Pabst cafe and grill rooms, strict,
first-class resort. 1913 Sixth st.
The record-union., 1898-09-12

This store is much besides selling place-its
mission is not alone in being helpful in supplying un-
usual goods and unusual assortments Convenient
waitingrooms are at your services toet-rooms for the
removal Of the dust of travel checking place to care
for satchel or bundle, without charge.
Next week there are new Fall St,its and Wraps
to see First peeps at the new seasons styles Of
course always interesting. Many handsome
Dress Fabrics will be first shown Monday There
are exquisite Fall Silks to catch your eye.
Visitors invited to make this store their rest
ing place during the coming week. No obligation to
buy, but hearty Thank you" for your visit, and
we will endeavor to make it pleasant for you
The record-union., 1898-09-12

Try McMorry,s 45c tea. 5s1 NJ.
The record-union., 1898-09-12
WHERE TT STARTED

Officer Bailey, while investigating the
cause of the fire at Fifth and L streets
on Saturday night, was told by a gen.
tleman employed in one of the railroad
offices that he was going home, when
he saw very small light down near
the Chinese laundry. He walked up
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

, balance in the State Treasury December
18th was $1,000 but on the same GATE
there was a floating debt Of S625,OOo. Be-
sides there is the bonded debt of about
SIG coo coo. upon which about 100000 inter
est must be paid yearly.
part of this bonded debt, the redemp-
ton as. s469. 900, will mature in 1907, the
remainder in 1913. Nothing has yet been
done to provide a sinking fund. 1t would
REQUIRE the laying aside Of $l,Ooo,OO0 a
year to meet this debt at maturity. But
instead Of laying by in a sinking fund we
have been borrowing at the rate OF over
$500. 900 a year. We have allowed hitetn
years to pass without providing in any
way to meet the obligation. Instead OF
having a business-like management of our
financial affairs we have had things man
aged with the improvident negligence ard
recklessness of man who runs through
his patrimony without ever thinking Of
the future. We nave not provided for
saving up for the rainy day, but have
been making useless expenditures and
conducting affairs with a blind extrava-
gance.
Since the state debt was funded, in
1883, we have paid $S,OOO0OO in interest en-
the debt and we have 100000 10 pay in
interest before the debt natures. In other
words, our bonded debt of $4,000, 000
which we should have begun 10 gradually
reduce In 1885, Will, at maturity. have
reached the total of s32,0o00O0, principal
and interest. And yet nothing is done 10
provide for the payment of this debt
What outrageous reimbursement this
has been. We have run our State on par
tisan politics instead of running ii on
business principles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
CHRIsTMAs-EyE CASUALTIES.
A Woman shot-A Man Cut-Another
Minus n EinGcr.


A little after o'clock last night, while
Victoria Gillian, very respectable col
ored woman about 40 years Of age, was
sitting in her room in the basement Of the
house at No. goo north Second street, a
pistol ball was fired through the window,
entering her body about the seventh rib
on the left side. The ball ranged down
ward just missing the heart, and lodged
in the diaphragm.
The ambulance. with Drs. Twathmey
and Mosby in charge, responded 10 a call,
and the wound was dressed. Owing TO the
condition Of the wounded woman, 1t was
thought not best 10 extract the ball, which
was located, or TO remove her to the aims
house. Her condition is precarieus
1t is thought the wound was indicted by
a ball from one of several pistols fired by
a gang of cOlored tOughs on the street.
The shooting IS not thought TO have been
intentional. The police are investigating
the case.
William Brooks (colore6 had his right
cheek cut open in a row at the corner Of
Fourth and Broad streets last night. DIR.
Gwathmey and DR.. Mosby repaired the
damaged face. Brooks was taken TO the
almshouse. Several of his friends will
spend Christmas in the Second station
house.
Noah Wood (colored) blew off nearly ali
of the fourth finger OF his right hand by
the premature explosion of a cannon
cracker at the corner OF Fifth aud Baker
streets last night Drs. Mosby and Gwath-
mey amputated the member, and the man
is doing very well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
1T PUZZLES CmNAMEN.
The Unchristiani1ed MOngOlinn
Thinks Americans GO Crazy.
lRlliImnra IN

kDdlL4IDtt SUM-
The Chinaman's idea of Christmas as
celebrated in the United States is o. peeu-
liar one, and from his point OF view this
season Of festivities and good cheer IS
without reason.
Wong Wing, one Of the most intelligent
Cinnamon I'm the city and "a student oi tLs
Louise Mercer School says that Clira-
men who are still un-Christiar.lgd and
cling 10 their-oWn gods think thJt ibis IS
the season OF the year when almost every
body in America goes crazy and sI Hla
money with wild prodigality Without
thinking Of how much they may need o.
after Christmas has gone. Wong wing
explains that one Of the most puMns
things to the Chinaman who ~ san a
heather is the reckless giving or presents
INDUCED in by everybody
In China they have numerous h0ii1ays
and feast days In honor Of their various
gods, and free dinners are often gYel.
The big holiday I'm China, he says. Is New
Year's-Day. when every body rcloces ana
decorates and generally celebrates. u4s
without SO much present-gtyns.
Wong Wing says that among the tnif'y-
odd Cinnamon i'm Baltimore who i.e
Christians the American Christmas is wen
understood and will be celebrated. Intl
Will decorate and beauttfy their uunlries
with evergreer and holly. and refrain LiJn
doing business on that day. He says 'hN
most Of the heather Cinnamon kno" ma,
the day is observed as the DfuNt e-
Christ, but as long as they believe Do lh-i.
own gods they see nothing but too.. a.r''
IN Christmas, and laugh az the MEXICAN
mans celebration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
THE ID. Y.P.U. ANNUAL MEETING.
To BE Held at Grace-Strcet Church
Next Notwithstanding Exercises.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
Richmond and Manchester, will hold its
annual meeting next Sunday afternoon,
at $780, with the Grace-street Baptist
church.
The meeting will be one of special interst
and it is hoped that the new year Will
be inaugurated auspiciously. There will
be some fine music and short addresses
will be made by Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson,
Rev. NJ Ashby Jones, and Mr.. Hosanna,
Of Persia.
Unions will assemble at 315 for assign
ment The following nominations of offi-
GERS will be presented for approval OF
the organization as officers for 1899: Presi-
dent, Hill Montague; Vice-President, $. b..
Woodfin; Treasurer VI. r. Pace, Jr.; Sec
rotary, Richard b. McCurdy.
A large attendance is earnestly desired
from the various unions connected with
the organization. Owing 10 the holidays,
there will be no official notices sent, and
the various secretaries are requested 10
have their reports ready and TO hand
same in at this meeting, With this meet
ing begins the work of preparing for the
coming of the International Convention
in July.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
BARRED OUT OF MARINE CORPS.
Lieut.. Kline Forced tO Resign bS-
cnuSe He Went on the stage.

A New York special says ttanh 30
Kline, a hero OF the war. threw bis lA--
rels away FOR the sake of tcetns sAf
on the stage. He now seeks re-enls'me IL
as q private I'm the Marine Corps, nlFl"5
resigned the commission as Aeul.N mans
which he won by gallantry
Kline. as a sergeant OF marines, se''
with GOODNESS and skill in all the pr. .'a.
nary bombardmelts before Sanu16'. -
his knowledge of Spanish caused hiIi 70
be useful to Admiral Sampson iu cJn...'-
eral times he was sent ashore aul N.
perilous work well. He was on the So.
York when Cervera's feet was des.f'l -
and exhibited conspicuous bravery Do i-'-
cuing drowning Spaniards.
In August three marine serseants "'le
promoted and became lleucnants. Ah...a
them was Kline.
When the Spanish prisoners were s.l-
North Lieutenant Kline was one ul ~.
officers sent with them. At Portsm'A. 2.
n. H., o. light military ana marine '.
iicers were surprised 60 see tbs mar .-e
guard under Kline. I'm full amt. o.h'
taking part I'm a theatrical spectacle \
storm was raised. and hinne was
mitted 70 resign his commission.
Recently Kline appeared az the MAJ
barracks IN the Brooklyn nayy-yart 10
said luck was against him. and i'.+
he was anxious % re-cnlist as private
Colonel Huntington referred his apple
ton % the cOmmandant OF the corps
Washington. and has received reply As'
Kinne's re-enllstment WAS not desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
RADFORD.
suif for Observation-Disclosures I'm Good
Condition..

EAST RADFORD, VA, December "a
(Special)-The Hastings Court has been
engaged for several days in the case Oh
w. w. Wygal a druggist Of Radford,
against the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. for 5000 damages for injuries re-
ceived last January. Mr. Wygal was on
his way to the depot 10 mail letter. and
the yard engine bumped some freight
cars back on the track used for unloading
freight. The end car struck the plaintiH
and Injured him. The plaintiff is repre-
scented by Longley & Jordan, OF Radtord'
and Joseph c. Wysor, Of Pulaski: the de-
fendant by Phlegar az johnson, ana
Watts. Robertson. e Robertson.
The Christmas trade with the mer-
chants has been very good this year.
The public schools closed on the I'D Tor
the holidays.
Rumors are flying thick and fast here
that Radford will have a healthy growth
I'm 1892 A number of new enterprises are
in view. and everything looks bright for
the new year. The town is in splendid
condition financially. the floating debt
being less than 500, and there is plenty
Of money in the treasury TO pay that
The Treasurer has paid off this year the
debt due Montgomery COMPLEMENTARY two
thousand dollars-and still the finances
nre not cramped. Our school teachers
have been paid promptly, and. consider
ing the hard times. Radford's showing Is
a good one.
Mr.. w. l.. Baker. for the past two
years connected with the Bank Of Rad
ford. has accepted a position with the
Norfolk and Western railroad.
Mr. G. s. Baskerville. for the past eight
years cashier OF the Bank Of Radford,
has resigned. and Mr.. Ferdinand Harvey
has been elected 10 fill the vacancy.
The Dispatch has never been convinced
that there is centenarian in Virginia
but think this county can come pretty
close 10 one. There is a lady in this
county In her Tooth year, and think posi-
tive proof will be forthcoming just so
soon as she passes the 100 milestone, and
for the sake OF the old people OF the
State. as well as for the Dispatch, l hope
may be permitted to give the data at
an early date.
The house Of ]. w. Wright was totally
destroyed by fire last night. The fire orig
mated In the kitchen. and nothing was
saved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
LEIGH-sTREET CHURCH TO-DAY.
Forthwith Anniversary of the Sum-
day school to lie Celebrated.

The forty-fifth anniversary of the Sum
day school OF Leigh-Street Baptist church
will be appropriately celebrated at 1890
o'clock this morning The church choir
will furnish the music for this service,
singing Gloria, Mozart. Twelfth mass, and
Hail the King" by Bartlett.
At the night service the choir will sing
GLORY 10 God. Most High" by A. f.
Laud and ION the Hill OF Bethlehem"
by Shelly. The following is the list OF
choir members
Sopranos-Mrs. S. f. Woodfin Mrs. n.
Austin. Miss Maggie Walker, Ella Null,
Rosa Robinson. and Sarah Allen.
Altos-Mrs. Bessie Parkinson and Miss
Clara Null.
Tenors-Messrs. Jud. Taliaferro, Ro-
land III. Chldrey, and DR.. W. S. Beasley.
Bassos-Messrs. j. c. HARDWOOD. F. NJ
Collier. c. II. Murray. and Samuel Rey-
nolds
Organst, Mrs. Laura Watson.
The organ will be used for the first
time in four weeks, after a thorough over
hauling with some renewals and addi-
tions. giving more power and beauty Of
tone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

to attend the Christmas-eve celebration.
at was in many respects the most re-
markable Christmas celebration i ever
attended" said the Governor, as he
stretched his feet out to the grateful
warmth of his sitting-room fire. The
boys took their parts as well as 1 have
ever seen boys in private families do.
one cantata participated in by n large
number of the inmates was really ex-
cellent. A lot of the little follows were
dressed up as girls. l give you my word
/ thought they were girls for some time.
As female impersonators the boys were
unqualified successes.
Bright, happy-looking fellows they are;
well fed. well clothed. the glow Of health
and content in their faces You must
know these boys are sentenced 10 the
institution by a court OF justice. They are
under guard. They cannot leave until
their terms have expired. Yet they are
almost without exception contented and
happy, and seemed to enjoy the entertain
ment. and the approach OF Christmas as
much as boys in the shelter Of respectable
homes.
81 talked with a number OF them. Two
of them want to get out. They did not
convince me they would be better off at
home. The men who founded and who
are running the institution are doing
great work. They are making respectable
men of boys who would otherwise be
criminals and charges upon society. l
pray that for very many years to come
the institution may continue to do the
noble work IL is doing. and l pray the
boys may enjoy very many more Christ
mas-eves as much as they enjoyed this
one"
Governor Tyler made several royal
Christmas gifts yesterday. They were
costly ones, too. The Governor cannot
estimate their cost; only those who re-
ceived them can do that. Months and
years OF toll they cost; they cost days
and years of heartaches and ruined
homes and Swallowed lives.
The Governors gifts were several par
dons to men who lacked only few days
of serving out their terms. No one OF
them had longer than eighteen days TO
serve, but their Christmas will see them
free men in the garb of citizens, instead
Of striped convicts, behind the doors OF
q prison. Poor fellowsl The boon Of free
dom is a great one to them, but they win
find that even freedom is not enough to
make a merry Christmas, when prison
lies behind them.
THE ONIOOKER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
DEATHS.

JACKSON.-Dled. suddenly. az
tralia. Va, December Gath. az go o e.o, %
Mrs. X. NJ. JACKSON, mother Oh "'
+. O. Traylor, OF 32l west Cary.
Funeral notice hereafter.
STOkLEY.- Died, DeCembsr 1st' q,
late residence. 2OiS east Main street.
ROSA ANN STOKLEl. ...
lntefment took place at Oak~ood
terry Friday. II 4. NJ
Petersburg papers please copy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
The Cake-WaIk i'm Petersburg.

The cake-walk at the Academy last
Tuesday having proven such superior
attraction, number of well-knOwn gem
tlemen have engaged the participants in
that entertainment for a cake-walk in
Petersburg tomorrow night. and ii is UNI
derstood that large party of Richmond
ers will go over to the Cockade City u
witness the performance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
A PIensnnt Musicale.

A pleasant entertainment of the holi-
days will be the musical of Miss Weather
ford's music class at the hall OF the Ca
BILE Piano Company Tuesday evening at
o'clock The programme is very attrac-
tive and rich treat is in store for those
who attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Plenty OF Hands.
(southwest VlrgInIanD

ioluIUWEoL NIIHIIINTIT
The President wants 10 know ~
will haul down the flag IN the Pnlp-
pines. II he will but open his eyes b. tt3
see ready and waiting hands all afoul@
him. No one is as blind as tEe man M.o
won't see. Ii would be "A national d.s-
grace TO have our flag SO iOuNl
smirched by waving DER such "a e.
graded and motley set OF abomint''
heathens
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
He Was No Horse.

First Small Boy (while Santa Claus is
distributing presents TO the Sunday
school: Don't look at Santa Claus so
hard Jimmy.
Second Small Boy: Why not?
First Small Boy: Because pa said to-
day you ought not TO look a gift-horse in
the mouth.
Second Small Boy: Humph! Santa Claus
Amt no horSei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
The Modern Mother

mas found that her little ones are I'M
proved more BY the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs. when In need OF the laxative effect
OF gentle remedy than by any other.
Children enjoy II. and il BENEFITS them
The true remedy. Syrup OF Figs. is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
sngnstn somewhat better.

MADRID December 2i.-The condition
OF Senior Sagasta. the Premier was
somewhat better this morning, and the
attending doctors are now hopeful OF his
recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teethiBg. 1t soothes TIE
child. softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind cohc. and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents q bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Our Merry
Christmas Greeting,

We also ask pardon for
lhe errors during the
fIuster of OvercroWded
business, which we are
glad to say experience and
most jealous watChfui-
ness has brought down to
a minimum, despite the
greater volume of bust
ness.
AS this business grows
and grows with your ia
vOr and approval, We'll do
our part, and do it better
and better.
THE COHEN CO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

Mr.. Wythe ID. Anderson. formerly OF
this city, but now OF Norfolk. Va. Is
spending the holidays at his home. on
Church Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
TENNEssEE's FINANCES
Seem 20 ne fn "a Pretty Bad Con-
dition.
NASHVILLE Banner.)

Last year the state was compelled to
borrow SOC. 900; this year It has borrowed
$4,000 The State this year has paid
about s2oUo In interest for borrowed
money, ana II keeps on borrowing. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
1f5'!(SjEE:::kl,'!(1

The many days of
waking tolls have left
their touch of JOY, and in
the realms of this happy
dreamIand we send to
households far and wide
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

night after his return from the Boys
Reformatory at Laurel whence he went
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-07-27
FREEPORT.

July %, 1898.
From our regular correspondent.)
A nice rain Tuesday, which was
needed very much.
Miss Mabel Van Pelt has gone to
Conover to visit friends.
Mrs. Blougsness, of Nordness, was
visiting at B. Arneson's last week.
Mrs. Geo. Strayer has gone to Chica-
go for few weeks visit with her son.
James Lennon was visiting old ac-
quaintances in this place one day last
week.
Dick Tyler was visiting his sister,
Mrs. Brown, of DEBORAH, few days
last week.
Cal. Skinner had the misfortune to
have a runaway in DEBORAH, and break
his buggy up some.
There will be an ice cream soclable
in the school house Saturday evening,
July %, for the benefit of the minister.
Miss Eta Stevens, who went to
Winona, Mimi, few weeks ago, re-
turned home Thursday, accompanied
by her sister and family, Mrs. ID. H.
Harris.