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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
MEYERS OPENING.
Immense Crowds Visited tho Store
Last Night

The Christmas openine last night az
the handsome store 0f julius MEYERS
sons was ID mos. complete success ir.m
every point of view. The house han been
claborate.v decorated. not only % show
of the stock to the best advantage. but
also with au eye t0 hoiuufying tine exc
terror and interior of the building Rib
bous and eyeretocus were used extensive
ly. and every department was adorned not
only with the various wares there on sale
but with the smiling faces of pretty girls
who were an,Ious lo v.3i- uDou those
y.l... desired IN rrrob,4e and fo oNbfbi-
their wares to those who were only out
t9 see the -ishts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
LIKES LUZ0N,
MIR. Clarence Werner Writes From the
Philippine Islands.

a letter has Uean received here from
Mr. Clarence Werner. a former newspa-
per man Of this city, now in the Philip
pines lie reached Manila about the mid
die Of October as "a member Of Company
+. Twenty-seventh United States intan-
tIy. DE says.
while We have not been here long, the
men feel pretty much at home. As TO
climate We have pretty much the same
experience here as last year in Cuba.
10 So ms 90 be- quite healthy. and COM
paratively little sickness prevails among
the soldiers
From AN Information, the reports pub
lished in the American papers are greatly
exaggerated. and a man who takes care
of himself does not stand any less show
20 keep I'm good health than elsewhere
Mr. Werner seems TO be perfectly salts
fed with his surroundings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
A LETTER FROM
THE PHILIPPINES
A Richmond Boy Who Captured Some
FiIipinOs.
BULLETS WHISTLED BY HIS HEAD
Soldier Life in our New Possessions
Full Of Hardship and Excite
mcnt-Bad Food on the
Voyage over.

Charles t. Anderson. a Richmond boy
who saw service with the Fourth Vir-
glnia regiment in Cuba. and vino, after
his return. enlisted again in Company C.,
Twenty-seventh Regiment Infantry Vol
unteers writes an interesting letter 10
his friend. James Gibson. Of 1917 west
clay street this city, dated at san
PHILIPPE Neh =. j.. October lst. The
letter was not posted at Manila until
November lth showing how slow were
the mails then 40 the islands
Tile young soldier after making apol-
ogy for not writing sooner ON account
OF hiuderiug circumstances, and making
excuse for pencil writing on account NJ
being on duty and snatching the only few
minutes he has tO write the letter. then
goes into his experiences as follows.
We left san Francisco August DIST and
arrived az Honolulu the -9th. where we
Laid over eight days for coal and repairs.
and arrived On Manila September 9th.
Nc had very good trip across with one
or two exceptions. The rations were
very bad. We had beef on board that
had been brought from the United states.
and IL had to last us all the way across.
and We mad very little ice. and 10 was
almost impossible 10 keep fresh beef I'm
a tropical climate any length Of time
without a plenty Of ice.
ATE SPOILED MEAT
And the consequences were the meat
spoiled before We were a week AZ sea,
but that did not cut any fgure. we had
to eat IL all the same
We ran into "a storm eight days of
Honolulu and lost one man. he being
washed overheard. We also lost another
at Honolulu.
We are now stationed at San PHILIPPE
Ner, and are eight miles of the firing
line. but we are looking for orders 10 go
to the front at any moment. and 1 guess
YOU Will read Of Colonel Bells famous
Twenty-seyenth in battle before you get
this letter.
our only duty now is on the outpost
ana we have all kinds Of experiences
there.
OK POST
Each man Is on outpost every night
and sometimes all day.
For the length Of time Ne are there
we ara only a target for sharp shooters.
One man in our company had his gun
shot out OF his hand. and two or three
more have been shot through their can
teens and hats. As for myself, / have
not been hit yet but few bullets have
whistled by my head
We were out on patrol last night and
captured five prisoners There were ony
three OF Us and we had quite time
bringing them IN.
some natives tried 10 rescue them
when we were about two miles from
camp. but we fred on them and drove
them back. do not knew whether
We wounded any OF them or not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
Ma Mintcr COnCert.

The seats for the midwinter concert
given by the Wednesday club are on
sale to-day at The Academy Of Music.
The concerts Will DE given Saturday af-
tcruo0n and evening.
The childrcn's chorus will he heard in
the afternoon and the club at night On
both occasions large and efficient To-
cal orchestra will appear The pro-
grammes will be published later. They
have been arranged with care. and are
said 90 De uniformly interesting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
MOman's CImh

Dr. VIM. S. Gordon spoke charngly
ON the acquisition of Language at the
Woman's club ON Monday
Among those present were: Mesdames
j. b. Iialyburton. Charles Bosher. j. II.
Y. Daniel. Guillaume and Misses Ella Gar
nett. Claire Guillaume. Kate Mason Row
land. Kate Rowland Margaret Lee,
Elizabeth Mason Rowland, Mary Lyons
Mayo, and Mary Elizabeth Moore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
Miss Lip.comh,s EnneraI.

The funeral OF Miss Murray Gertrude
Lipscomb took place Yesterday evening
from Calvary Baptist church. Rev. II. a.
Bagby ofiiciating The mterment was ht
Hollywood
The following We're the paIl bearers:
Honorary Messrs. \. chewing
Francis j. Duke. Philip Gibson. and r.
Leslie Spence.
Active-Messrs. X. NJ Pitcher. Henry
Corr. George Y Hurley. p c. Gary. ".
Percy Glinn. benjamin T. Nelson, l.
Neal, and Wiley Johnson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage license was granted Yesterday
by clerk Waddil. ~ Henrico county. TO
Mr.. Luther W. Carncal and Miss Kate
Marriage license was granted in Wash
ineton Yesterday 10 Mr. George u. rear
man and Miss Mary Il. McCallls'er' poth
Of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

Mics Henrietta Bass. who fen from the
sfers Of Centenary church Sunday night.
remains critically 3d. She has never re-
lined consciousne.s Dr. Davis. the at
icnaine physician. incliues to the opinion
~. a. p,.- was overcome by an
spoplectic attack causing her TO FAN. the
b'ow ON The head. Doe believes. aggravated
the arorloctic phase of the patients con-
dfffpu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

Shockoe Council No. S95. will hold
grand rally tonight at the Council cham
b rs. Lee Camp Hall.
There will be four or five candidates in
itllcd. the annual election of officers and
repre- sentatves To- the Grand Council Will
take place. and there Will be very en-
jlyable after meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

one Of the features OF the season will be
the grand cake-walk TO be given at the
Auditorium tomorrow night al $50
o'clock by Mrs. GiIrs boys
After the fantastic affair is over dane
ing viii Doe begun and kept up until 10
o'clock when cars VIII be tn readiness TO
take the participants home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
Anyhow we had little fun for The
tine being.
ANXIOUs 10 NIGHT.

Anyhow we had a little fun for the
time being.
ANXIOUS TO FIGHT.
We are an very anxious 20 go on the
firing line. and expect 20 be there in
few days. So the next letter I write
will be from the trenches If + am not
killed. but if L am YOU may know that
7 died fighting 10 the last moment and
if / am not / will try 10 leave my mark
on the enemy
7 must close here Write very soon.
Direct letters 20 Charles J.. Andrews.
Company G., Twenty-seventh l.. =. v
Manila. =. l. A two-cent stamp will
bring AN letters. Mark il soldiers let
ter
Best respects 10 all Tell Edmond 7
will write TO him next
Your friend.
NANCY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

A recital was given last night q, M
Ice FerFusons music store. corner Niaih
and Broad s'rsftt. tv tfe piano pupils
Of Mr.. and Mrs Wesley r. Watson.
Their playing was very creditaole 70
both teachers and pupils. and their friends
wen, away highly pleased with the ens
tertaipment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
no>,r NEGLECT \ COUGU

But take DR. Davd's Cough Syrup OF
Pure Pine Tar Hor hound and Wild
Cherry II stops the cough and prevents
f. from settling on the lungs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
SOME POINTERS FOR YOU

Small Regina Music Boxes from 15cts.
10 800. Prices 10 suit AN corners. Never
such "a stock seen In this city. Walter
ID. Moses * Co., 1905 Main ST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

Ask us for prices on best Anthracite
Splint. and steam Coal before placing
your order for winter supplies. New
Phone 212 WARNER MOORE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
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Bss,.tb, 1Iho Kind You Haze isas Rough
Signature # LthAzZzzu

What a fine Xmas Present one Of those
marvellous Piarolas would make Walter
d Moses x CO. has just received a
special shipment for Xmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
THOSE LITTLE WONDERS

Where can you ind as acceptable a
gift as a nice Graphophone? Come ana see
them. Walter d. Moses & co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

Solid Oak and Mahogany Library
Tables. big stock. good goods and low
prices. at Jurgens' Furniture store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

See the Music Boxes at Walter D. Moses
& cos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
Sr @ E Z q.
- , Inc Kind You Haze lsaYs 6cggs
Signature at ENAANzZ%9I
MUSIC EO1lfOS.

To close out all this stock, your cholce
from a large lot twenty-five cents: some
nero H5O Walter d. Moses & Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13
is better acquainted to-day
~ with Kiplirq than ever before, and the midi
jGsAA cations are that before many days 90 by the
great writer will have friend IN almost


great writer will have friend IN almost
every home in the city. The wonderfully rapid sale
of his works, which was begun at The TINES office
Monday, was continued all day yesterday. / he num-
Der of Kiplng books sold in only two days IS truly
remarkable, and the only fear now is that the supply
which The TINES has secured for its readers will be
Inadequate to the demand. Clip the coupon from
last SUNDAYS Times for Volume l.-"Mne OlUn
Peopze"-he contents of which are: Introduction by
Henry -Bmi-. Namgay Dooa.-lhe Re
crudescence OF Imray.-Moti Guj Mutneer-
Mutinv of the Mavericks-At the End OF the Pas
sage.-Incarnation of Krishma Mulvaney, the Man
Who Was-On Grcenhow HILL
Volume H., "Ran Tales from the Hills, thirty
nine stories will 90 sale tomorrow and the coupon
will be in ton1oroqU's Times.
On next Sunday-but, KipIing says, that's
another story. The thing to do now is to get Volume
l. or to make arrangements for the whole set As
Christmas Gift nothing could be better.
Clip out the coupon, fill it in carefully with your
name and address, and send or bring it with cents
for the papercovered volume cents for fine cloth
binding. No additional charge for postage.
The Coupon must be to identify you as reader
Mail will be shipped
New all charges prepaid.
The Times Kiplng Department. Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR ALI.
Guitars Mandolins and Banjos. Wal
ter d. Moses & co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

TIE Grarhophone makes an elegant
Xmas Present, Walter ID. Moses & Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

Eco, Stools. all finishes, 40; at Jur.
GEES furniture Store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-13

IL II L "A.
p.,h. Tho snt You Haze lsas Bought
slc'..'', ~ Als77-1
The Cook County herald., 1899-07-29
TURQUOISE AND SAPPHIRE.

Some Points of Difference Between
the Two Beautiful Gems.
Some one has recently sent an inquiry
in reference to the turquoise and the
sapphire, knowing only that both were
blue gems, but unable to state the diff
ference between them, says the New
Orleans Times-Democrat. The sapphire
is a transparent gem, like the ruby,
topaz and others. It is blue, and next
in hardness to the diamond. The sap
phire is pure crystallized alumina. The
turquoise is hydrated phosphate of
alumina. It is also blue, like piece of
sky, but is opaque, and comes mainly
from the mountains of Persia That
indefnable property, like the swater"
of a diamond, or the luster of a pearl,
is in a turquoise called the zat. In the
middle ages many superstitions were
attached to it, and virtues ascribed to
it. 1t was said to strengthen the sight,
to save the bones in a fall, to pale if the
possessor was sick or died, but to re-
cover its color when another owner
took it, Most extraordinary fancy of
all, it was asserted that when sus-
pended by string it was capable of cor
rectly striking the hours in some mys-
terious way on the inside of glass.
Some very beautiful specimens of tur-
quoise can be seenin the National muse
UNI at Washington, both singly and also
incrusted on Persian boxes and bowls,
as ornaments. - r..
The Cook County herald., 1899-07-29
The Treatment Of Cage Birds.

We all love birds, but few know how
to care for them properly. Every one
owning bird will therefore be interested
in book containing over $50 engravings
and photographic plate showing all the
different kinds of fancy canaries in their
natural colors, it gives full information
in regard to song and fancy canaries and
how to breed them for profit. Hints on
the treatment and breeding of all kinds
of cage birds, with descriptions OF their
diseases and the remedies noe d ed tocure
them. All about parrots and how to
teach them to talk. Instructions for
building and stocking an aviary. The
most complete book of the kind ever
published, irrespective of price. Mailed
to any address on receipt of 15c. by the
"Associated Fanciers," 400 N. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Cook County herald., 1899-07-29
A Bullet Set in Gold.

Perhaps one of the most peculiar
presents ever made by bridegroom,
to his bride, says the London Sketch,
was that of Maurice Clifford to Miss
Thorold on the occasion of their mar
riage recently. 1t was the bullet which
was extracted from the wound in his
shoulder which caused the loss of his
arm. The gold in which the bullet was
set was dug from a graveyard in Mata-
beleland, and was fashioned in the
shape Of double-headed serpent, the
heads supporting the missile, the whole
making a very unique armlet.
Collection OF Skulls.
missionary returning to Basel
from Patagonia brought with him col
lection of Patagonian skulls. The Gus
tom house officers at Les Verrieres
opened the chest, inspected the con
tents and Informed the owner that the
consignment must be classed as animal
bones, and taxed also much the pound. !.
The missionary was indignant, and
persuaded the officials to reconsider
the question. When the way bill had
been revised it appeared In the low
ing form: s'Chest of native skulls.
Personal effects, already worn
The Cook County herald., 1899-07-29
Roman Remains,

Many Roman remains, including a
colossal head of Marcus Aurelius, have
been dug up at Carthage by NJ. Gaucl-
ler, director of antiquities in Tunisia.
He seems to have reached the Roman
Carthage founded by Gracious, but not
to have struck the Phoenician city as
Yets-N. Y. World.
The Cook County herald., 1899-07-29
Schools Close.

The west side school on Maple Hill
had It's closing exercises on Thursday
afternoon, the large gathering Of the
friends Of the school testified to the
interest which is taken in tho work,
the numbers given by the school were
all good, the music being especially SO.
The following program was rendered:
Song-Amerlca ....................... School
Reading ................. Edith Monker
Violin Duet. Anton Peterson and Albert Rindal
Recitation. Cecilia Monker
DIALOGUE. Nine Glrls
Song-A Carpet of Green School
Recltauon- ..>V1ctor johnson
Arithmetic .3rd and 4th Grades
Recitation. judith Berglund
song. Albert Rindal
(A1bert Gilbertson
.....Albert Rindal
Recitation. Ella johnson
song-Battle Hymn of the Republic. %. School
The east side school closed on Friday,
a large number was in attendance and
the program was very interesting, all
numbers being very creditable.
We regret not being able to publish
the program, not having received it in
time.
Miss Maude Miller and Miss Sarah
Beatty who have had charge of the
school work in District No. have done
good work, it il to be hoped that the
standard which the schools in that dis
trict have attained will be sustained.
The Grand Marais School closed Fri
day, there was usual attendance OF
patrons and friends.
The following program was given.
Song-Marching through georgia ..........
Story Of Capt. John Smith. 80. Susan Cadunce
Vacations Coming Clara Paine
Dorothys Astrono ... Jennie Benson
hecltatlon. Charles Howenstine
No North, No South. %. William Zimmerman and
Henry Benson
Spelling Exercise. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Morly Matheson
Story Of Washington ................C Carrie Scott
Recitation. Willie Cadunce
Story of Lafayette. Iva Braun
The Fisherman. .Marge ret Scot
The Patriot. .........................Jo ..Jobn LaSage
Recitation. Charlie Perc
Fault Finding .... Mary and Maggie Morrison
Sherldan's Ride. e.:...................Joe Mayhem
.Jd dCK SCOL
In School Days. Selma Benson
| Story of our flag. ag................G Guy Titu
Seeing Things. gs.-............... Sam Zimme rma1
Song-America. ......
The Cook County herald., 1899-07-29
Doa,t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Aua,.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
nctic. full OF life, nerve and Vigor, take No.To-
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. AL druggists, Soc or ST.. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sserliag Remsdy Co. Chicago or New York
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-30
Hoods
Are gaining favor rapidly. mA mm
Business men and travel
lers carry them in vest
pockets. ladies carry them nm ~~
in purses house}leepeTs keep them in medicine
closets, friends recommend them to friends. 25cs
Spruce Items

Marion CoIston was cleaniog the
rubbish off of his garden Tuesday.
All of Ike Lawton's folks have the
measles.
James Ewia and Will Rich traded
horses last week
Humphrey Gutridge made II trip
to Butler Tues lay after goods
On account of bad roads grocer
les are quite scarce at Spruce.
Mr. and Mrs Walker made q trip
from there home in Henry county
to their farm in Bates Monday
Willie Floro has gone to Montans,
where he will probably spend the
summer.
Turner Rsdford went fishing on
Tuesday evening
The farmers have begun to talk
about blowing, but we think they
will wait until the ground gets dry
eaough
Van KretziDger has made quite a
number Of ak handles to take to
OKLA. with him. He reports ak
handle timber scarce out there.
J NJ kretzlnger purchased a new
set OF harness last week at Appleton
City.
Capt. Newberry il having his
fence repaired this week.
Mr. Chambers visited the sick at
Ike LAWSON Tuesday at noon.
The Topeka agents were around
delivering pictures in this part of
the county this week.
Z B Lutz -nhizsr is in very poor
health. His daughters, Misses May
and Jessie are at home at present.
Sam Doutt and wife hauled two
loads of corn "Wednesday to their
farm which they have rented
/ IL Kretzinger started three
teams TO blowing Thursday STAR.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-30

Washington, March - Gem raj
Otis has eabled the War Department
announcing the arrival OF the trans
port Sherman St Manila The Sher-
man started from New York with
the Third Infantry and four com.
panies Of the Seventeenth infantry
under command o. Colonel J. 81.
Page. The troops are reported all
well and in good condition.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-30
Consumption ia durable.

Consumption - durable.
The discovery has been made, perfected
trumphantly tested and given to the world
by the eminent American medical expert.
specialist-Dr. +. 4. Slocum
The SlOcum System is a thorough. com
plete and comprehensive System OF Treat
Tnent consisting of Four distinct Prepare
tons. Combined, they represent the actual
annihllator OF Consumption. coughs. colds
asthma, bronchitis. catarrh. weakened and
run dpwn systems. anemic conditions. larvn-
gifts. grippe and its serious after-effects
First-The Slocum System kills and drives
out OF the human system every death dealing
germ, thereby rendering 1t susceptible 10 re-
sponsive treatment
S=-oHd-lt Introduces n building-up fat
tenin-, strength restoring food. which re-
stores the disease wasted tissues and brings
the throat andlungs into active. healthy use
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-30

Thlrd-lt stops at once all catarrhal All
mucous discharges and kills the cough
Fourth-lt provides a true tonic influenza
which inyigorates and stimulates. yilaliss
all weak spots and brings the entire system
back 10 a healthy normal condition.
Best of all. this glorious discovery Is yopr
FOR the asking. BY "A special nrrangemeni
made with the Doctor readers OF this paba
may obtain the Four Preparations makinpun
the complete Slocum System a. illustrate
above. by sending their complete nano
postoftice and express addresses 10 ~
Slocum Laboratories. 96 and as Pine strept
New York. being sure 10 mention this papaf
Editorial Advice. Write 10 the Doctor 10
day, ask his advice, and lac will give you IL
bcneht oi his years Of experience Don't "a
lay, hut send your full name. postofice an
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-30
MANLY BRADLEY MANGLED.
Fell Cader Car Wheels IN the Indian
Territory

Fell Under Car Wheels IN The Indian
Territory
Rich Hill Review Is.
Lint Anderson of Rockville, while
in Rich Hill, was telling of shock
ing accident that befelI Manly Brad
ley i the Indian Territory Il few
days ago.
Bradley had been working in a
ho.el in that country bat resigned,
and as he was boardiog a train TO
leave the town he lost his footing
and fell under the wheels One arm
was cut IF at the shoulder aid The
mans body was otherwi mar gled.
At last reports be was still alive but
his condition was critical
Mr. Bradley grew to manhood in
east Bates county and is well known
throue bout thai locality. He is also
quite extensively known in this city
He is a nephew of Major Bradler, of
east of the river, AID a brother ia
law of Lint Anderson.
The young mans many friends
will be grieved 70 learn of his mis-
fortune. All will hope for his
recovery