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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
4 BOY Eagrnnt.

Davy Deputy, a small boy. was taken
TO the Second Police Station yesterday as
a vagrant He SAYS his home Is I'm Knox
Vile. Tenn He tells II candidly that he
ran away from home and beat his way 10
Richmond, accompanied by "A One-armed
man. who Is his cousin. His objective
point is Baltimore. where he claims 10
have a sister living at No $40 Fifth ave-
nue.. He viii appear before Justice John
this morning. The cousin" has not been
heard from. though he IS thought 10 be
I'm Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21

Odd T II ere COM
Pieces nie n Frrr;-
FURNITURE ture sale which
was unique in the extreme in
tbat the reductions in prices
were so extensive as to excite
your suspicion that they were
exaggerated. We wish to I'M !,
nress YOU with the repeated
Statement that every piece was
on sale here at the price stated
and at these prices they were
from 10 to 20 per cent. less tnan
The exclusive store prices. Our
sole desire in making these re-
ductions was to close out be-
fore our inventory these pieces
of which we had only one OF a
kind and which had proven
slow sellers, thus putting an
unnecessary burden on our
sample floor. Here are more VI
like reductions:
certIemen's Arm Chairs. overstunea
,,,b toneetry. reduced from $3.50 10 81
One Gentleman's Large TURKISH Rlim,-
cbair snring seat and back. covered VIII
hest hand- buffed leather, reduced HUM
$50 10 S15.0O. r,,o,,,o T ihrarv
chair covered in brocade plush reduce"
from, go to So -, 10.
- Uandsome Library Rocker. solid mahog-
any frame. carved heads. upholsteel,eeu ~, y,
Flemish tapestry. reduced from 80
. G t;GI Highly Polished Dutch
,boirs unhoistered with panel tapestry.
reduced from SEQ 70 So ana so 80
ones reduced 10 SO 30 and 81 W.,
zinc Grade ~ Highly-Polished Wood
and T0ather-Seat Rockers IeN'Oe"
patent Combination washstand. for
ofiire ar bedroom reduced from I'D 70 ~,
I-ora~t-croen Norris Chair reduced
from Sl 70 70 10 go 20 rrlaid Parlor Chairs
ontlaue styles, reduced from $3.50 and Si'
to SS -, s,.ot eaot ern-
Fine Davenports. solid-mahogany frarnnee'
re6m"oi from $50 10 s2e 30. and SIC 10 S,'V.
fbro rv Tivan and PinoW. ~rW li''''
10 match. reduced from SO 70 y y ."~ e., IN
Fine IugfUmtf. lfNuttN i+'Ah ~ ~, -.
Fine Carved side Table, reduced from
Sl3.HO TO 50. oot ooe,r re-
ducod from s2j 10 $40. 1T. ,o.o
Mahogany 3-Drawer Desk, nney H"u''
reduced from so - 70 SO. -,..,,,
I'm Danner's Fine oak Revolving
pooircaees reduced from 81 10 S.oO
Ladies' White Maple Dressels' oFai
glass. reduced from $3.50 10 ~, IL
Onice RollingTop Desks, ~ inches "'ue'
reduced from ST. to $40. 90 ,, 80
white Tnameled wal Cabihe's' re-
duced from S2T5 TO n.oO. ,...,
polished Music or Paper Racks reduce'
from 1924 20 81 30 and S299 10 81 Dv.
Shaving Glasses. bevel edge val prach-
cts. reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
FIR We struck it right in
puos buying so many ofthese
'\"S'' Fur Rugs when prices
took such a tumble recently. he
tumble was only temporary,
however, for to-day we cannot
buy them for our retail prices.
white sheep-skin Rugs. % by G5 inches.
to-day would cost four dollars our price
90 20 H.. 90 -,
e. inches to-day would cost two dollars
ond a half our price 81 90.
Combination Fur Rugs White and Gray
and GRAY and White. lired and padded
to-day would cost five dollars, our price
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
Hon. IemueI Quigg I'm the City.

Hon. Lemuel e. Qulgg. one Of the Re-
publican bosses Of New York and Sena-
tor Platts chief lieutenant. was at the
jefferson for a short time yesterday. du-
ring which time Ia was I'm conference
with Messrs W. McGlown, Of New York;
w. J.. Marburg. of Baltimore. and Law
renee Groner. OF Norfolk. The gentlemen
did not make public the nature Of the
business which called them together, but
IL IS hardly thought that politics entered
into the matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
MR.. ROOTS CONDOLENCES.
PENSION FOR MRS. LAwTOy.
II Is Proposed That She BE Given
$4,000 n Year.

WASHINGTON. December Ex-senator
Fairbanks to-day introduced a bill, grant
ing a pension Of 5000 a year 10 the widow
Of General Lawton.
Representative lands. Of Indiana, in
troduced a similar bill In the House.
TO PAY OFF LAYTON MORTGAGE.
Adiutant- General COrbin and other
friends of General T.awton have Issued an
appeal 10 the public for funds TO pay on
a mortgage on property bought by Gene
raj Lawt0n IN California for home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
The Committee In Charge.

The entertainment Of Hickory Camp,
Woodmen Of the World. Tuesday night,
at Corcoran Hall. was a gratifying sue
cess. This was due in very great mea-
sure 20 the energetic and efficient COM
mittee which had charge OF the pro-
gramme. This committee was composed
~ NIessrs T Y Rafferty,, II. T.. Burnett.
and John II. Redwood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
sicI. ON shocIsoe sin.

Henry Staley. a white man. was taken
sick on Shockoe Slip yesterday morning
Or Goode. in charge OF the ambulance,
was called and the man treated.
Henry Wilson. the man who was so
badly cut IN a fight a few days ago in
the county, is rapidly improving under
the care Of DR.. GOOde.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
MARRIAGES.

GORDON--ME ADE.--Ma IN Rich.
mond. Va, at st. James church. Wed
rssday December 20. 1889. at $40 o'clock
p. NJ. by Rev William Meade Clark an<
Rev. Jere Witherspoon. ID. D.. Mr.
JAMES WADDELL GORDON and Mia
MARY GILMER MEADE.
No cards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
c, & o. Earnings.

The gross earnings Of The Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company for the Sc
cOnd week Of December. 1899. were $751;
1q5. sc: for the same week Of 1898, $2G9
osO.7O; an increase Of sl7.55S.S6.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21

Bows Yesterdays EXPRESS
Suits. brought $40 New Suits
a lot our resident buy
err picked up from Stranded
tailoring firm. They are ready
for selling, commencing this
morning. and it is like finding
dollars to those who pick from
them.
Little Boys vestee Suits. made with
large sailor collars and separate vest,
with three rows of soutache braid on col
lar and vest, si.is. that should sell fof
$3.50; ages to z years.
Little Boys Vestee Suits. OF Black ClaJ
Worsted. with separate vest and larss
sailor collar, trimmed with wide strip Of
red Kersey and three rows OF White
soutache braid. si.Ds. that should sell
for $3.50.
Boys Atwood Double-Breasted Suits
I'm shepherds Plaid Cheviots. Green OF
Blue Wired Cassimeres and solid Blue
Peacedales, $3.50, that should sell FOR
$3.50.
Boys Blue Chinchilla Refer Top Coats,
with large storm collars, $3.50, that
should sell for $3.50.
Boys Blue Kersey Top Coats. with vel
vet collars, $500. that should sell for Is
Mems Came by express
Path yesterday new fresh
DoI,a. lot of Mems Turkish
'\0" Bath-Robes. A fair
assortment of colors with wide
range of prices from one dollar
and ninety-nine cents to four
dollars and ninety-eight cents.
Mems Bath Robes. made Of fancy
Turkish cloth, with hoods. cord, and tas'
sci. $3.50 to $a.0S.
Mems Smoking Jackets. Fancy Plaids
and figures. nicely trimmed. 81 to $3.50
Mems An-Silk Mufiers, Black White,
and fancy colors. 81 to $3.50.
Smoking Jackets So 10 $3.50.
SILK Munlers new ones). 81 20 $3.50
Special Some especial
Toy ~ large lots OF
Deductions toys wing
NN""~o slow sellers and
some sample toys are to-day
placed on sale at cut prices.
surdreds will take advantage
of the bargains, which are our
losses in one way and our gain
in another. Why don't you
Some Large warehouses. were 81 to 49,
now 81.
some Diaries. Kitchens, Stoves, etc,
were 81 80 to 81. now soc; were 5oc. TO u,
now $25c.
LARGE Iron Phaetons. Horses, ana DRY
ers. were 5Oc., now 35c.
Large Iron Hose Reels. were 0oc'' now
35c.
some skin Horses and Trucks. were tcc.,
now SOC.
some Large Doll Folding Beds. were
5Oc., now SOC.
Some very Large Bookcases, pressers,
and Washstands, were S. now $500
Some Tin Horses were &C., now for oc'
some Tin Horses and Wagons, were
10c.. now DC.
Some Large Patrol Wagons, were sS.So'
now $3.50
Some Footballs, were 5Oc, now 3oc.
some Large Wooden Kitchen Sets In
boxes, were 25c., now ioc' oNo BOT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
Christmas Pordous

II Is understood that Governor Tyler
viii grant about ten pardons as Christ
mas gifts to inmates Of the Virginia
Penitentiary. He has agreed upon four
OF these. The list will be completed
Saturday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
Commissioners and Contracts.

Members OF the CITY Council viii protest
against any bill being introduced into
the Legislature to allow members OF
commissions 10 bid for city contracts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
Richmonders In New York.

NEW YORK. December 2O.-(speelal)-
G. Millhiser, Fifth-Avenue; J.. r. Suli-
van. waldorf; j. w. Anderson and wife,
Everett; ;. NJ. Black. A. j. Marcuse: HON.
man, X. Gwathmey and wife. Holland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21

Real Wilton Drugges in almost every desirable
size three yards wide and tour yards long Price has been
twentvseven dollars and fifty cents sale
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21
The
Only

Gil east Main street

de7- nSun&T
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-21

White sheep-skin Rugs. % by g inches,
to-day would cost four dollars, our price
80 %. ill.,. 90 -,
GRAY China Goat Fur Rugs, size Is by
az inches to-day would cost two dollars
and a half. our price Si.Go
Combination Fur Rugs. White and Gray
"a Cav ana white Tired and padded
today would cost five dollars, our price
81 90
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18
Can cubans Govern Themselves?

One of the best known diplomat
lists recently declared that the Cubans
areincapable Of governing themselves,
and that the United States mus,
maintain its present control indeG
nitely, or else annex the island. There
will be those who will dispute this,
but there are none who dispute the
well established fact that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is capable OF CONTROL.
ing the common diseases Of Tie stofn.
ach. II IS remedy that is backed
by fifty years Of success. 1t is an
ideal medicine for constipation; a
strength builder for those who are
predisposed to lung troubles, and for
nervousness 1t is of wonderful benefit.
As an appetizer it is incompatible.
Those whose stomachs are out Of on.
der should not fail TO try a bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Mi hazel Curtain, Plainfield. III
makes the statement, that she caught
cold. which settled on her lungs: She
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was hopeless victim of con-
sumption and that no medicine couId
cure her. Her druggist suggested Dr..
Kings New Discovery for Consumn-
ton; she bought bottle and to her de-
light found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its use and after
taking six bottles, found herself sound
and well; now does her own housework
and is as well as she ever was. Frae
trial bottles of this Great Discovery at
Matthaei's Pharmacy. Large bottles so
cents and 81 GO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

Following is list of unclaimed let
tiers remaining in the post Office at
Martinsburg. Feb. IS, 1899. If not
called for will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washington, Feb. al,
1899 Persons calling for them will
say advertised:
Glenn Bishop. Mrs. N, Campbell,
Willie Coleman, James Frye. Mrs.
Martha J. Fulk, j. M, Harvey. Mar
tinsburg Machine Co, T. Reismer,
j w. Ridenour. Miss Rosy Rizer.
St. Johns Lodge. No "a F. a A. NJ,
James II. Vance
ALEX CLoHAN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

We wonder, sometimes. il men car
fail to see their own utter incon
sistency and hypocrisy. Here, fol
instance, are a large number Of the
Democrats Of this State, editors al
well as others, making the welkin
ring with their denunciations OF the
Republicans in the Senate fof ques.
tioning the right Of Mr.. Kidd to q
seat IN the Senate, while they are
throwing out Via s,nl b., hard, oil
whose election no well-informed man
in the State has the least doubt.
There is no man in either branch who
has a better title to his seat than
Brohard, and the title Of Via is hardly
less certain. And yet they declaim
against the Republicans as though
the Democratic party Of West vir-
ginia had not record as black as
Erebus with fraud and theft.
Then there is Senator ''Pitchfork'
Tiilman. Of South Carolina, ranting
and raving against the policy Of hold
ing the Philippines without the con-
sent OF the governed" while he has
done his best to reduce to vassalage a
majority Of the voters Of his own
State and govern them without their
COTS {, simply because they have
some colored blood in their veins.
We do not see how ranker hypocrisy
could be manifested. --Keyser Echo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

One of the l2th Infantry soldiers
raised disturbance in the saloon Of
Mr.. w ] Lambert Thursday night
and was elected from the place. The
soldier drew revolver from his pock-
and fred across the street, the bullet
hitting the house OF Mr. Frank Staley.
Officer Dutrow arrested him and one
Of the regimental officers took him to
the train and placed him in the guard
house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18
The Same Here.

Gibson GA Banner: We want the
news. lfyour wife Whips you, let US
know it.and we will put you right be-
fore the world. If you have company
tell us--if you are not ashamed of
your visitor. II you have party or
gathering Of any kind, bring around
the cake, seven or eigst pies and a
side OF ham--not necessary to eat
but Just 70 show your friendship and
appreciation. You needn't mind in
viting US, as It may be too cool for
our wardrobe. We want the news,
that's all
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18
Choice Musicale.

The Wednesday Afternoon clut
gave the most delightful recital eve,
given by that musical organization OF
Tuesday evening. The recital wa.
by Miss Matthaei and members Of ths
club. Five numbers on the program
were by Miss Matthaei. Miss Mat,
thaei is we'll known in this city and
her musical ability was displayed in
an excellent manner. Her selections
were rendered with ease and grace
and with no show Of exertion.
Miss Leopold, teacher Of vocal
music at Wilson College, who was on
visit to Miss Flick, added much to
the charm Of the entertainment by
singing several selections. She is a
very pleasing vocalist and never fails
to please her audience. The selec.
tons rendered by the club were up to
the usual standard OF the organization.
The number of tickets to the recital
was limited, but the home Of Mrs.
McSherry was well filled with one Of
the most appreciative audiences that
ever attended a like entertainment in
this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

as we'll as the reasons for making
them. Il win require an Act Of Con
gress to provide for any distribution
of printed copies Of the entire report
and of the evidence taken by the
Commission.
Ia view Of the lessons Of the war
with Spain. which caught our coas,
cities in almost defenceless condi-
ton, the action OF the House Commit
tee on Appropriations. in reporting
the fertilization bill. carrying onl,
$4,744,7oS, when the War Depart
ment's estimate Of the amount needed
was SI2,r5I,8oS strikes, many as a
bit OF uuwise economy. although the
report on the bill shows that the
emergency work done during the war
has vastly improved our coast de.
fences, and Chairman Cannon has
made evident the necessity for care In
making appropriations.
Although generally admitted to BE-
meaningless, even il adopted by the
Senate, the Senate, probably with the
hope Of stopping the waste Of time ii
wrangling over the matter, has
agreed to vote on the McEnery reso
luton concerning the Philippines,
this week. Senator Mason virtually
forced the agreement to vote, by get.
ting the floor and announcing his Ia.
tention to keep it until the agreement
was reached.
Secretary Long has. in accordance
with recent Senate resolution. sent
to the Senate the complete official
record Of Schley and Sampson, during
the war with Spain. The record Is
not as flattering to Schley as his ad.
nirers would like to see it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18
AUCTIONEERING.

/ offer my services to the people of
Martinsburg and Berkeley county as a
licensed and practical auctioneer. have
had IS years experience in the business
and will guarantee perfect satisfaction
in every particular. Charges moderate,
Any one contemplating making sale or
having auction win please write me and
1 will gladly come to see them.
G. E. LAMAR,
Sc Molers, Jefferson county, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

TRAINS. both the Baltimore and Ohio
and Cumberland Valley trains were
snowbound in all directions. On
Monday but two trains were gotten
over the Cumberland Valley and not
many more over the Baltimore and
Ohio. The c, v. had in use large
snow shovel pushed by three engines
which managed to keep the track
clear for time, and the B. & O. ran
empty engines over their road to keep
the road open. The blizzard contin-
ued to rage and the roads in many
places drifted shut so tight that both
roads had to finally abandon the run
ming of all trains. Two passenger
trains and many engines were snow
bound here, and the yard at the b. &
Q. depot presented an appearance of
the days when this was the terminus
OF the second division. Many travel.
ers were snowbound here and the ho.
tells and eating houses did a rushing
business, Many Of them were here
from Saturday and many were the
expressions of praise in their being
snowbound in our city with such ex.
cellent hotel accommodations They
were detained here until Thursday
when they were able to resume their
journey. The c. " had their entire
road open Thursday morning, but the
B. & O. was not quite as fortunate.
The B q @. put their men at work
shoveling the snow OF the tracks and
had large number Of their EN- ployes
of Cumberland at work east Of this
place. They managed to get the
tracks cleared enough to get one OF
two trains over the road Thursday,
but up until yesterday the tracks were
not yet cleared and the trains were
not running regularly.
The poor of the city suffered con-
siderable and they were looked after
by Mayor Paulding calling mass.
meeting of the citizens on Monday
night. At the meeting committees
were appointed to solicit the wards Of
the city, the names of which appear
on another page. About $500 cash
and large amount of provisions were
donated by the citizens, large
amount of which has gone towards
alternating their sufferings. An or
ganization has been formed land we
hope to see tia permanent onel with
Mr.. A. +. Lambert as secretary. A
committee was appointed to solicit the
city for the poor and they have all
been cared for to some extent. Pro.
visions, clothing and money will con
tinue to be received at the city hall
and those who have not yet contrib
uted can do so. Lend your aid-you
will be much happier by so doing.
The City Band fair which is in
progress and all other social eveats
had to be postponed, and the city was
as dreary and desolate as it could pos
sibly be-.
The blizzard kept up until early
Tuesday morning when it died out.
leaving Martinsburg snowbound as
it had never been before. The biz
card of 1899 will go down in history
as the worst ever seen in this section
and will long be remember by all who
witnessed it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

Mr.. Benz. Dooley has rare speci-
men Of on egg, laid by one Of his
chickens the other day. 1t has the
exact shape of a crooked-neck pump
kin, is small and is one Of the most
peculiar things we have ever seen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

Queen Victoria is conservative ia
the matter Of carriages. Her favorite
vehicle is Of shade in vogue 20 years
ago, and one is made to do duty tor
several occasions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

loosens the grasp Of your cough.
.vhe congestion OF the throat
and lungs Is removed; all In
aAmmation Is subdued; tho
parts are put perfectly at rest
and the cough drops away. Il
has no diseased tissues On
which to hang.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18
For Rent.

The two-story building, store room
below, with stable and corn house also a
large yard in rear, now occupied by
Lewis Kogleschatz, dealer in furniture,
on West Martin street, next to Central
Opera House. For information call on
OF address, J. N. THATCHER,
Martinsburg. W. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

Mrs. Keaton, widow of the late
Michael Keaton. died on Wednesday.
Old age was the cause Of her death.
The funeral took place from the Cath
olic church yesterday morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-18

Col. w. A Morgan died on last
Tuesday at his home near Shepherds
town, aged 6S years. He was the
ia her in-law of Hon. Fl c. Getzen-
danner.
Stikeen River journal., 1899-10-21
Bon Voyage.

We regret to chronicle the departure citizen Mr.Chas. Merrill who with his wife and child left Wrangel on the s. $. Cottage City for their old home ut Fair haven. Mir. and Mrs. Merrill will leave behind them host of friends to whom they have endeared themselves by their many good qualities of heart and head.
 While regretting their departure the Journal wishes them hoth "Bon Noy- age.
Stikeen River journal., 1899-10-21

General J. D. Mcintyre. d prominent mining engineer of Seattle. has written 10 parties in this town that he will pay Wrangel visit in the near future, and as the General is eminena among min ing operators and is desirous of obtain- ing control of some good mining prop critics. We trust he will succeed in ac- quiring mining interests in this vcini- ty as we must always class mining Oper- atiOns among the varied industries which will make our town one of the foremost in Alaska, Wrangel being situated in the centre of great miner- al belt, possibly one of the greatest the world has ever known. General Me [ntyre is the mining engineer for the Seattle Mining Exchange. and We may hope that he will identify himself in the development of some of our vast mineral wealth.
Stikeen River journal., 1899-10-21

It is matter of history that on their numerous hunting excursions. that the old Russian voyageurs used copper bull lets for their muzzle loading guns
 Now, with the crude appliances at their command the copper must have been native, in state of great purity. for them to have fashioned it into bull lets. Also the location of these depos- it's was undoubtedly somewhere in our immediate vicinity.
 Copper is coming to the front in d re- markable manner of late, owing to the enormous development of electrical appliances. Copper which short time ago was selling at $7.5O, being now quoted at $19. 25. Keep your eyes pecl- ed for copper boys, it is better all- round proposition than gold mine.