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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

tablished a mission IN this city, the pas
tor. Rev, George III. Spooner, preached A
missionary sermon. His text was taken
from ST. Johns Gospel. 4th chapter, 4th
verse: And He Must Needs co Through
Samarla." Jesus was the Son OF man az
we'll as the Son OF God. and same 20 the
lost tribes OF the House OF Israel. and
the Samaritans came under that head lie
saw their need, and through Samaria lie
went
We need TO lay aside all social and re-
lieious preiudces and 90 through Sama-
ria-thc neglected regions-and carry the
light which IS 50 much needed; and
failure 10 do this is TO bring condemnation
on ourselves.
After the sermon collection was taken
and quite q large sum raised for the mis-
sion work.
No More sacriGciaI Lambs.
Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones preached at the
Leigh-Strcet church morning and nighO
Sunday. as usual His morning discourse
was one essentially appropriate 10 Christ
mas. lie made a point I'm this sermon,
which was decidedly new 10 many Of the
congregation. and struck all with force.
lie explained why the angels appeared TO
the shepherds and announced 10 them the
birth OF the Saviour. These shepherds. he
said, were not keeping their own sheep.
but the sheep FOR sacrihcial purposes.
These were the lambs. without biemish.
which were 10 be sacrificed, typifying the
death " the Saviour and tho splitting OF
Ills blood for the remission OF sins. The
angels let the shepherds know that Il was
not needed 90 tend the lambs longer,
and there was no need more for saori-
flee. as the prototype OF the sacrifice was
come upon the earth.
Confirmation nj Monumental.
Bishop Gibson OBLIGATED az a confrma-
ton service held iD connection with tho
morning service az Monumental church on
Sunday There were nine connrmants. all
adults. I'm the afternoon q farewell ser
vice was held for Dr. and Mrs. r. B.
Iuesler who are about 60 sail for japan
Rev. Lindsay Patton preached, and the
service was very Impressive and quite
beautiful Yesterday holy communion was
celebrated az 7'SO o'clock. and az II o'clock
The Christmas-Day service was held with
the festival music. Rev Frank Stringfel-
low, father-in-law OF Rev Dr. Barr.
preached the sermon. The choir Old excel
lent work.
ST. PauI's sundny-schOoI Celebration
The Sunday-school Of ST. Paurs Episco-
Pal church held the annual celebration
sunday afternoon. The attendance was
very large, and tho exercises which in
cluded some musical numbers Of extra
ordinary merit. were or surprising in
tercst. Several addresses were made, and
the affair was made as attractive and in
teresiing as SC was possible to make Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
BIJOU's CHRISTMAS BILL.
The Offering i'm Keeping with the
Standard of the House.


The offering at the Bijou for Christmas
week IS entirely in Keeping with the eX-
ceilent bills that have preceded this, and
that the performance yesterday more
than pleased the two large audiences was
made manifest by the rOusing reception
which was accorded each act Just
which turn should be credited with the
first place would be rather difficult 10 de-
eide, as three acts pushed each other
very close for this position.
Perry Ryne, Lulu Ryne, and Emma
Woods did an excellent act. that ended
with a cake-walk. The act opened with
q tough girl" speciality by Lula Ryne
and Emma Woods and this was probably
the best thing that the clever performers
did.
Johnson. Davenport. and Loreilo, q team
of comedy acrObats, did the act that
made such a hit on the Roof Garden last
summer.
spOnd TO encore after encore. They are
excellent singers, and introduce some
comedy work that enliyens the act con-
siderably.
The Brownings, who open the bin, do a
rapid-fre talking and singing act, that
is we'll received.
Miss Ninetta Collins possesses a very
sweet voice, and she made most favor
able impression.
George Beban, a black-faced monolo-
euist. amused his audience some 10 min
utes or more with his songs and talk"
The performance is closed with the act
Of the Her trio, a team Of acrObats and
cOntOrtiOnists.
A matinee win be given to-day, as usual.
and the performances continued through
the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
"a Country Nerchant.r

scented at the Academy yesterday at two
performances, proved rather disappoint-
ing. Nearly all rurai plays are con-
structed more or less on the same lines,
and few there are that can be said TO be
entirely original in plot ana incident "A
country Merchant IS not only lacking
I'm originality however but after the
first act the author seems 10 have
changed his mind I'm regard TO the piece,
and turned 1t into bowling melodrama;
WIN adequate stage settings, the comedy
drama would not be strong attraction,
and with neither of these essentials. the
niece of course failed 10 please. Mr..
Charles Cowles. as Eben Baxter, did very
wen. but his supporting company was en-
tirely unsatisfactory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
STORM NEAR NEW YORK.
sharp Gale Along the Const-Much
Damage Done.

NEW YORK, December 25.-The storm
yesterday did considerable damage along
the Jersey coast. about Staten Island
and along the waterfront generally The
tides were the highest Of the season, and
the gale blew fifty miles an hour, at
times.
From Long Branch TO the Highlands
the waves swept high upon shore, and
carried everything before them. At Nor
mandie the sea broke through TO the
river, inundating a large portion Of the
country. The Jersey Central tracks were
washed out, and all traffic was stopped
between Long Branch and Matteawan. A
number Of bulkheads were broken
through. and some of the cottages were
I'm danger.
Considerable damage was done by the
storm on Staten Island, particularly at
Tompkinsvile The roof Of a three-story
building was blown off and carried some
distance. Another building was blown
down and a number Of small craft we're
beached and partly smashed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
DEATHS.

CHEISA.-Died. at the residence OF her
sOn-in-law. Mr.. w. o. Randlett No. $40
stockton street. Manchester. December
18th. at SIS 4. NJ. Mrs. MARY -HEISA.
She leaves two daughter Mrs. NJ.
Moody and Mrs. W o. Randlett--and
two sons-Messrs. s. NJ. and w. l..
Chsisa-to mourn their loss.
Funeral will take place at o'clock
THIS (Tuesday) AFTERNOON from 81.
Peters Cathedral. Friends and acQuaint-
ances are invited to attend.
DAVIS Died. at the residence OF her
sister, Mrs Fannie Bottigheimer. No. 5i9
north Third street. Mrs. II. DAVIS: aged
" years.
The funeral will take place from the
December 18th. at 10 o'clock \. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
AT THE INSTITUTIONS.
Hwy Christmas Was Celebrated nj
various Public Places.

C,hristmas was celebrated IN quiet but
o,ttno manner at the various public IN
s,itufions Yesterday At the penitentiary
ne convicts were given holiday from the
ebops and an extra dish or Two was
odSed 10 their usual menu. Ihey re-
NAMED IN their cells but many " MON
were made happy by the reception u
boxes from home
The prisoners al the cry ana county
fails were not forgotten ana they' TOO
,.. Zen an extra fine dinner.
Al The soldiers Home, Captain Bigger
Looked otter the comfort Of the veterans,
and an elaborate dinner was served them.
The lads at the Male Orphan Asylum
and the inmates OF the eleemosynary In
sututlons. were also given especially sood
dinners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

OF the Orthodox Russian Church Is here
arranging for tho expenditure OF the
money. His headquarters are in San
Francisco. He will remain in Chicago
until after New Years Day. when he
win go East with Dean Ivan Incidentally
OF Alexander Nevsky church, Allegheny.
Penn. The Bishop. whose jurisdiction cx-
tends over the United States and Canada.
viii stop I'm Allegheny and Pittsburg ami
then go 10 New York.
The site for the new building has been
purchased VASTLY Pristash is the church
trustee, and VASTLY Andregey1tch the
secretary OF its Brotherhood OF ST. Mich
olas. Plans are being formed for the
awarding OF the contracts and for the
management and maintenance OF the
church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
AMERICAN COAL FOR ITALY.
Better Fuel for Locomotives Than
England Furnishes Demanded.

The Italian steamship Venus. Captain
Trapani, arrived here yesterday from
Ancona in ballast to load upward of
5000 tons Of coal for Genoa. This will be
the third shipment OF this kind within
the period OF a month.
10 was given out yesterday that $4,000
tons OF coal Will be shipped from here 20
Italy for use on the railroads. The ma
tiyes have risen up against the burning
Of English coal, which, they say, is too
dirty and smoky.
American coal IS also being exported
10 French Mediterranean ports and the
British steamship Inca Will soon begin
loading 1900 tons at Newport News for
Marteilles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Charles PiersOn held n reception at
his studio, No. IN east Grace street, last
night
Mrs James G. Gill and four children
of York. Pa, are visiting Mr. Gins
mother on Spring street
Miss Nelly Finley. Of Galveston, Tex.
has returned to the city, and IS visiting
al No u south Third street.
Mr.. Aubrey Chesterman. formerly Of
Richmond. but now OF Charlotte, y. c.,
is I'm the city visiting his parents.
Mr. W. j. Childress. Of Keystone w.
Va, is visiting his father, Mr. II. l.. Chill
dress, and other relatives, I'm this city.
The Sunday-school festival al st.
Marks church will be held next Thurs
day. a very attractive programme has
been arranged. AT Holy Trinity the cele-
bration will occur on the Feast of the
Holy Innocent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
BISHOP sPAILrING DOUBTS 1T.
Does Not Credit Report of Encyc1i-
cal AboIishing Celibncy.

PEORIA, ILL, December 25.-Bishop
spaulding does not credit the report that
the Pope has issued an encyclical abolish
ing celibacy as a requirement of the clergy
of Latin America. He was seen at the
Cathedral residence last night, and spoke
at some length concerning the rumor. He
said:
81 think It is highly improbable that
such an encyclical has been issued. Al
though / perhaps would not have any
direct communication concerning the fact,
yet am almost sure / would have known
10 before this.
Il know that the bishops in South
America were in Rome during the year,
but / did not know they petitioned FOR
any such indulgence. and certainly / can
not believe that such an indulgence has
been granted. IL seems 20 me quite i'm
possible"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Fed Many Hungry Children.

Christmastide is pre-eminently a season
Tor the exercise OF the virtue Of charity
Ply among the many benehcient acts OF
hlnuhess performed yesterday none Will
rank higher than that of Ms. FubanlS's
VINO sent ont in the afternoon and gath
eied INTO her residence-the old Daven-
port house, ON Grace street between Fifth
ana sixth streets-a dozen or more Of the
poorest children that could DO found, and
gave them regular Christmas dinner
or turkey and other delights.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Prepnring TO shoot Him.

Sergeant T0mlinson and Policeman Red
ford Ioade most important arrest sun
dav night They ran In two Iayior
yrere seen I'm the act OF rObbing the Har-
ris Hardware Company's store After a
ioog chase Sergeant TOmiinsOn came
mon one OF the Taylors in hiding. The
man had gotten some pistols and cart
ioa3ing his pistol when the keen-eyed
Sergeant nabbed him. All were In the
Police Court yesterday. and their hear
In. continued until this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
SAD CHRISTMAS FOR 800.
New York building Ninety Years
Old Destroyed.

NEW YORK, December 25.-The six
story brick building at 1915 William
street was Quilted by fire yesterday ard
the adjoining structures at 132 and 1873
were damaged considerably. The fire
resulted I'm a loss Of about $4,000
The burned building, which was ninety
years old, was occupied by the Berlin
Jones Envelope Company, whose loss Is
estimated at 5000. The building at ~
William street was occupied by Henry
Alien. wholesale druggist, whose loss is
$1,000 No. rs was occupied by ThurstOn <
Bradish. importers OF gum, whose loss
Is $1,000.
More than 800 girls, employed by the
envelope company will be thrown out
OF work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

LONDON. December PA seml-of'iciai
statement has been given to the press
that the Duke OF Connaught, The queens
youngest son. falling under renewed pres
sure TO obtain employment with the forcei
in South Africa. applied to General Lord
Roberts. asking that he be attached &c
his star I'm any capacity. independent Of
his military rank. which 81 that OF 0
general. Lord Roberts consented, but the
government declined to sanction tine ap'
pOintment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
CELEBRATION At LEIGH STREET
The Children of the Sund"y-schooi
Have a Most Enjoyable Time.

The Christmas celebration Of the Leigh
street Baptist Sunday school yesterday
morning was a most enjoyable affair for
both young and old. The exercises be
gan at 10 o'clock with a short devotional
service. Rocitations by the children fol-
lowed. and the choir Of the church rem
dered a very attractive and appropriate
musical programme. Last OF all, and
greatly enjoyed by the children, was the
distribution of presents TO those OF all the
classes Of the school.
A great crowd was in attendance at
this hour and the sight OF 50 many
bright and smiling faces was rare
and beautiful one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
FIRES CAUSED by FIREWORKS.
Much Damage Done on Reservoir
street-Othcr Small Biazes.

Much Damage Done on Reservoir
street-Otbcr Small Biazes.
Fireworks were responsible for serious
fire that occurred on Reservoir street last
night shortly after 10 O'Clock. The houses
Nos 22l and 223 Reservoir street owned
and occupied by Mr.. c. i. Turner as a
dwelling and grocery. were seriously
damaged. The fire was n very stubborn
one and lasted from 1015 until nearly
midnight The loss is considerable.
though It could not be estimated last
night.
The fremen Of no. Company put out
a fire I'm an awning az Third and Broad
streets last evening.
No. Truck responded 10 q call az
Eighteenth and Grace streets last night
and succeeded I'm putting out fire which
had broken out in "a stable before much
damage had been done. The property is
owned by Mr.. Quarles. The fire was
caused by the explosion Of a lamp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

Mrs. Mary Cheisa died yesterday morn
ing u the residence of her son-in-law
MT. w. .. Randlett. OF No. SO Stockton
street, Manchester. She leaves two daugh .
ltrs-Mrs. NJ. Moody and Mrs. w. o.
hanQleJt-and two sOns-Messrs s. NJ
and w. l.. Cheisa. The funeral wifi take
place at o'clock this afternoon, from
st Peters Cathedral
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
RUSSIAN CHURCH FOR CHICAGO.
The Gar Orders n Government Con-
tribution OF 10000 Rubles.

CHICAGO. December 24-At the sug-
gestion OF the Car. 1000 rubles have
been donated by the Russian Govern
ment for the purpose Of building In
Chicago an edince for the members OF
the Oorthodox Russia Church. A site has
been selected at Hadd0n and l.eavitt
streets on the West Side Bishop Tychon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Evidences OF Esteem.

Among the many delightful remem-
brances OF this happy Christmas season
mar presented TO Mr.. l.. II. jenkins the
nopular bookbinder by his employees was
~ highly esteemed as any
The fifty young ladies' Of the folding de-
partment presented him with a beautiful
case OF silver, and the men presented
him with a handsome mahogany music
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Father and Sons Held for Murder.

Davis and his two sons. sam and Boyd.
were arrested last night Tor the shoot
ing OF -. +. Scarborough and the murder
OF his 3-year-Old child Saturday night
Davis and Scarborough had been at
daggers' points for some time, owing 10
a difficulty over hogs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

SYDNEY. y. ). W. December 25.-It Is
reported that the bubonic plague has
made its appearance az Noumea, capital
OF the French penal colony OF New
Caledonia Ten Kanakas have succumbcd
10 the disorder. and four whites have been
attacked. The disease Is said 10 be
spreading
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

Home was formally presented to the IN
sutution by Governor Tyler Sunday af-
ternoon. The Governor read Mrs. Daviss
letter and made short and highly inter
esting and appropriate address The
service was accepted, and communion
was celebrated by Rev. Landon r. Mason.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Denlh of Mrs. Ii. DnNis.

Mrs ii. Davis died Yesterday AT the
residence OF her sister. Mrs. Fannie Bot
tighelmer, No. $40 north Third street, I'm
the 18th year OF her age.
The funeral VIII take place at 10 o'clock
this morning from the Hebrew Mortuarv
Chapel Rev DIR. Cllisch win oficiate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
SERVICES Ar ST. JAMES.
Ar BENNETT Preached I'm the Morn
ine aud Or. Garland at Night.

Nr ucuneft Preached I'm the Morn
iu- aud Or. Garland at Night.
James Methodist church sunday
rmon and music We're appro-
. the greatest OF an festivals Rev
nu.tt the pastor preached an
sermon in the morning from the
Glory 90 God m the highest and
-a peace good VIII toward men"
Bennett said this song of the angels
heavenly and au earthly Side and
DO Of Christ was tho occasion for
eiolcing Dos the angels in Heaven
ili humanity on earth.
hem was lhe centre from which
ated ali the blessings vOuchsaied
t.nd. and would continue 10 be tho
0f the world affections 10 the end
The birth and atOnement Of
we're the greatest events IA an miss
l from these had come. and would
to come the greatest of all bless
sht Rev. DR. Garland presiding
Preached his first sermon at 81.
and was well received and atten-
stoned 20.
nging in the Sabbath school and
uurch services was unusually good
rted. and had special reference 10
mas-time
annual Christmas festival OF St.
sunday school VIII take place
night.
"t ry prayer ana praise meeting was
og ne Epworth League OF the church
fas morning az o'clock This IS
lal custom al ST. James and the
Us always well attended. despite
r and much enjoyed. II was IN
'aied some years ago by Mr. j.. w
IAN indefatigabie league worker.
Sermon Op Missions.
Ho seVioos az Trinity Methodist Epis-
church Sunday were Of AN interest
lure, the singing was exceptionally
and suited 10 the occasion
80 Melhoalsts OF tho city. having es-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
FIrst NaiInnal RanL

Richmond, Va. December q, 1899.
THE ANNUAL MEETING or THD
be held az It's banking-house No. li0s
east Main street. this city. on TUESDAY,
January 9Th. beginning al y o'clock NJ.
for the election OF directors and such other
business as may be presented.
II. G. BURNETT.
de 2-tJagnc Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
NIr. Patton HAS Not Yet Accepted.

The vestry OF ST. Marks Episcopal
church expect an answer from Rev. Mr.
Patton. OF Roanoke. by tomorrow. as to
whether he Will or will not accept the
call extended 10 him by that church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
An Old JuiIbfrd.

Emma Jane Edwards. jailblrd Of dusky
plumage, was arrested last night for
cutting Minerva Brown also colored.
This was the second time Emma was arr
rested yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING for election OF Of
iicers. &c, az the sOciety's house 7O7 east
Franklin street. WEDNESDAY. Decem
Der nth. az Il. NJ. All members OF the
society should attend. de 2c-2f
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
PROTECTIVE AssO-
CITATION

THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEET
ing Of the SENIOR DIVISION OFFI-
GERS AND MEMBERS al their room,
Third and Main streets az 6 o'clock THIS
Tuesday) AFTERNOON. the 26th OF be-
cember. Matters OF vital Importance TO
every member OF this association will be
discussed. A large attendance IL earnest
ly requested. G. W. SAUNDERS,
de 26-it President Senior Division.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
MEETINGS.

GENERAL ORDERS No. G-\A
Headquarters RICHMOND COM "
AANDERY No. 2. X. r., Rich ~
mond. Va. December 25, isg9-/ Y
Sir knights: Attend stated cOnclave OF
Temple), on TUESDAY, December Nth
AT 8 +. NJ, gin citizens dress Members
Of the comnandery Of St. Andrew. No.
49, and transient Sir knights are conr-
te0usly invited TO attend.
ny order OF the Eminent Commander.
GEORGE J. HOOPER, JR.,
$3.50. Captain-General.
Attest: w VI. Williams, Recorder
de 26
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Rfchmonders i'm New york.

NEW YORK, December 2J.-(Special)-
NJ O.. Goodback j. l.. Smith and wife.
Unlon-Square; r. Reeves and wife. Ne
trODOlitau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Communion Service Formally fre-
scented.

The beautiful communion service gwen ,
by Mrs. jefferson Davis 10 the Soiolers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

Union Bank or Richmond.
Richmond, Va, December n. 1889
TUE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS
BANK will be held In the First National
Bank building at y o'clock NJ. on THURS
DAY, January IL. 1890.
J. i. BEAsLEY.
de 2-td Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
The Confederate Museum,

TWELFTH AND CLAY STREETS,
Open daily from A. NJ. TO . l.. N.
Admission. q cents. Free on Saturdays.
de ls-ly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26

Old papers for sale at Is cents per
hundred at the Dispatch offica
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
Planters' National

FIfUTFFN NATIONAL BNnk
Richmond. Va. December 8 ixg
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
or THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS
BANk VIII be held az = NJ. o'clock on
building RICHARD a. SMITH
de 10 sun. Tu&ThtJa Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-26
CONFORMATION MrETINc


THE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
CORPORATION OF THE SISTERS on
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR M
DAMS AND COfORED PEOPLE IN
VIRGINIA. will be held at ST. Elizabeth's
Convent. Maud. Bucks county, PennsyE
vania. on WEDNESDAY. January 3. 1919.
at 2 O'Clock II. NJ.
ANNIE Z. MCANN.
de l9-tJa3in Secretary.
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OLD PAPERS FOR SAFE

at
i5c. PER HUNDRED.
al the
DISPATCH OFFICE.