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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Head Nurse Resigns.

The regular meeting Of the Board OF
Managers of the Retreat for the SICK was
held yesterday morning In the parlors oil
that institution
After the disposal Of regular routine
business, the resignation OF Miss A. ;.
williamson from the position OF heao
nurse. which was presented 70 the ooa'd
three weeks ago. was accepted.
MISS Williamson has occupied the posi-
ton for some time and has been most
popular and successful in her work Miss
Williamson has not made pubic her future
plans. Her resignation will go into effect
on the first of January.
Miss Geneyieve Hall. formerly OF Rich
mond. but who has been studying in the
northern cities for the past year or so.
will probably succeed Miss Williamson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

was granted TO the A. p. Y. \ for their
"annual tea" on January 4. 1909
The following new members were elect
cd: It, ". +. W Mckinley q. 5. A..
Manila: DR. y :. Contant. New York;
Col !. " Bldgood Virginia, Mrs Champe
F. Thornton. Virginia Nj. Soioman Lin
coin Mass. Col John p Purcell. Virginia;
DR. r ID. Merrick Virginia. and Mrs.
Lucy r. Holiday. Indiana
The corresponding secretary reported
that The portrait of John Dandrldge FAITH
or Of Mrs washington. which was nnr-
chased some time ago. had been received
and hung IN the Society's rooms. AS have
been The portraits Of Hon Th0s Lee. Offs
wife. Mrs. Hannah Ludwci Lee. "a
Richard Henry Lee. There was also re-
ported the gift 90 the Society of The very
rare volume of prayer. etc, printed m
Williamsburg I'm $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
t,icftion of Officers.

AT the annual meeting of Old Dominion
CHAPTER No. 2li. of the American Guild
held last night, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Past Governor, L. l.. Johnson; Cover
nor. J. +. Davis: Vice Governor. G. e.
Runin: Secretary. r. Leslie Spence, Treas
urer r. n. Wilson; Chaplain, w. McKein
Marriott: Warden Leon Ruskeil; Guard
John +. Toler. Trustees. James Whittet
James W. Martin, G. NJ. Wilson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

city at this time. with the increase in
prosperity and the froer circulation Of
money, It is quite evident that many Of
the laboring men who we're without
work and the necessary means for sup
porting their families last year. have Sc
cured employment and are now in a
condition to take care Of themselves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Women. Orchestra.

The Fadettes Women's Orchestra. OF
Boston, a combination Of twenty musicians
with violin and cornet soio'sis W II appear
In Association Hall tonight as the fourth
number OF the Star Course. THIS attrac-
ton has been greeted by large houses
all over the country. and Is one OF the
most expensive entertainments that VIII
appear In the city during this winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Confirmation az Monumental.

After the usual morning service at
Monumental church next Sunday morn
Ing. Bishop Gibson will have large
ass To administer the rite of confrma-
ton to. and those who have expressed
a desire to unite themselves with this
church are urged to inform the rector,
Rev William \. Barr, at once, or make
IT known AT the church next Sunday
morning in time 10 be received in the
confirmation class
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
The Heaith Committee.

The Committee on Health met yester-
day evening Ut o'clock. The following
We're present: Mcssrs. Camp, CutchlnS'
D0nOhOe. Gibson. Neaie and Hooson.
On motion OF Mr. Donohoe the pay-roli
TO the amount Of s12l-Jo was approved
Mr. Camp moved TO pay MI. J. H.
Rose s. for material.
Major Cutchins moved 10 authorize tho
Stable Committee TO buy two mules, re-
pair sweeper and buy necessary feed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
New Speedway.

The Deep Run Hunt Club will have one
OF the finest one-mie speedways In tho
country I'm time for the next spring meet
ing Contractor Philips is now at work
on the track.
Besides the new track there will he
new stables and new grandstand. with
a larger seating capacity than the Old
stand, and more convenient and comfort
able
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Regular Monthly Meeting HcId on
Yesterday Evening.

The December meeting OF the executive
committee OF the Virginia Historian go
ciety was held Wednesday night al La
burnum," the residence OF Mr.. Joseph
Bryan, president OF the society lhose
present were: Messrs. Bryan un the
chair), Munford. Anderson, Iraylor'
James, Richardson, BROOKE iyler, val
entine. Gaines. and Stanard
The report OF the pres dent as chairman
OF the committee. when i 10 De mace
TO the general meeting O. the society.
was read and approved.
IL was decided that the general annual
meeting OF the Society for election OF Of
ficers. etc. should be held at the society's
house on wednesday. the 27th instant. at
p. III.
Tbs Ne Of the rooms Of the Society
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
WITHOUT tho States Helm.

In an editorial in this weeks Central
Presbyterian IS the following in reference
10 the peniientiary chaplaincy:
"cheerfuliy yielding TO the Christian
brethren who think II a violation of prin-
cipie. we hope the chaplain may be Sc
cured without the help OF the state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

Suit fer divorce was e-tered In The Hen
r,,o Circuit Court yesterday by Mrs.
planeh BEDFORD against her husband. 81.
It. BEDFORD Mr.. w. II. Beversdge Is tie
attorney for Mrs BEDFORD.
Clerk Waddill yesterday granted mar
riage license to Mr. Herbert L. Luckhsroe
and Lillian p. Baghy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
MIR. Rcnneit's Sermon.

A sermon against the church sociables
TO which is attached a fee OF admission,
was delivered by Rev r. II. Bennett at
st. James Methodist church, on Marshall
street. on Wednesday night.
He is opposed 70 dancing, kissing par
ties. comic music and other numerous
ways Of getting money al church socia-
HES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Christmas Celebration.

on next Sunday afternoon al o'clock
the children Of the Sunday-school Of
Grace Episcopal church will give their
annual Christmas celebration.
They have been diligently practicing
their programme. which Is composed OF
beautiful new music, and they sing 1t in
a manner that does them credit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

The property at the corner Of Main and
Belvidere streets, known as Belvidere
Hall was not sold yesterday. The sale was
postponed for some future date. by Messrs.
j. Thompson Brown e. Co, the auc-
tioneers. The property Is owned by Mr.
Sylvanus Stokes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Hard Tunes No Mnrc.

There is a smaller number OF needy
people m the city now than for long
tme.' said Major Howard yesterday.
From the reports have received from
lie difTerent districts.' said the Major.
II an convinced that there Is very
small number Of needy families In the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
known in Richmond.

John Connors alias John Mackie. alias
Paddy Irish. has been arrested In Boston
for picking pockets. Connors was held as
n suspicious character by the police OF
this city during the Confederate reunion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Window on Fire.

One OF the pretty windows OF +. +. Tay-
lors Broad-street store caught fire from
a lamp late Wednesday evening. The hre
department quickly responded. but the
blaze had been extinguished before they
arrived
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Concerts I'm NAV.

The Wednesday Club held meeting
last night and decided to give their an
nual concerts In May. when three per
formances will be given. At the first con-
cert "The Creation" will be given, but the
others will consist of a mixed programme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Limitations ON.

The William r. Trigg Company have Is
sued invitations 60 the launching OF the
United States Torpedo Boat Stockton,
which takes place on the H.h instant at
/ oclock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Miss West Improviug.

Miss lnez West, the daughter Of Mr..
Thomas =. West. Of ola cruch, who was
burned at her home Tuesday. was some.
what better last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

Mr.. p. e. Throckmorton has accepted
the call to Indiantown Baptist church and
viii begin his work there on the first sun
day In January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
TREE ORNAMENTS.

Large stock. prettier than ever: must be
seen 10 be appreciated. To be sold at
greatly reduced prices
We have large quantity Of FRUIT
CAKE. made specially for <mas. all sizes.
made of selected fruits
Also other variety Of Cakes-Almond.
Angel Ctron. Pound. Wine. Jelly. and
Sponge Cake. Small Cakes IN great va
riety.
ICE CREAM In all lavors and shapes.
Special designs for Xmas Dinner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
H. W. M0ESTA, JR.
1923 w. MAIN ST.

There are few holiday announcements
that attract as much attention IA our
offerings. The present collection Is the
largest and richest we have ever shown.
II is one Of the most varied assortments
ever seen In Richmond. while the prices
are within the reach OF all. II pays 10
buy pure goods. We have them.
Chocolate Cream Drops, &c.
Assorted Caramels. lec. pound
Cream Almonds. l5c
French Mixture pounds for 15c
Our own make Plain Mixed. 3 lbs for 25c
Handmade Cream Mixed 2oc per
pound.
Now Mixed Nuts . pounds for 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
FIRE WORKS IN GREAT VARIETY

10 packs Firecrackers for Csc: 6-ball
Roman Candles loc Is Dynamite Crack
ers l0c.. others in proportion.
OLD PHONE. ESD. DELI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

Miss Alice B. Anderson, OF Bon Air.
returned December 2lst from a two
months visit to Birmingham. Ala. and
Macon. Ca
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

The Misses Waddnl. the daughters OF
Judge Edmund Waddnl. Jr., will entertain
at their home. No. e2i ParS avenue. on
Monday January 1st. from to p. NJ,
n honor Of Mss Usra Waddill. Of Balii-
more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

Ass Bertha l.. Adamson. who is a pupil
at Salem College. y. C.. also returned on
December 2lst for the Christmas holt
days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

and the groom. the popular deputy clerk
Of the Law and Equity Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

As Christmas day approaches the pres
sure on the Great Dispenser grows more
intense 10 let people out Of jail ana II
takes a heart of oak 10 Withstand The
whecdling and persuasion that hll his
ears for hours at a time. while he Is rest
ing CD in the Boudoir after the day work
IS over.
He has already stretched his con-
science until it is as tough as goose
neck. but knows it's only for few days
and that he will get them all back again
In q few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

Cards are out announcing the approach
ing marriage OF Mr.. Claiborne Barksdale
Baker and Miss Cassie Moncure Lyme.
which takes place at "Fascati." Somerset.
Orange county, the residence OF the brides
mother on January Ord.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

Public Opinion. quoting La Nature
as authority. states. as the result OF
scientific investigation. that hay which
for any cause has been incompletely
dried before being put into the barn.
is exposed to danger from spontaneous
combustion. The microbes which ex-
list in all vegetable matter increase
enormously in hay which retains mois-
ture under the conditions mentioned.
BY them intense heat is generated and
localized. Experiments have proved
that their presence and activity, under
favorable conditions, have caused a
rise Of 800 degrees in the temperature
surrounding them. In the heated
depths the hay becomes carbonized.
and smolders slowly until the mass Is
opened. or partially opened. Then the
action OF the outer air invites instant
confagration.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

SHOULD Married Women Follow Pro-
fessions" This is a query put forth
by Sarah Grand, the novelist. In re-
ply, 1t may be said that 1t all depends
upon the married woman's husbands g
ability in the way OF providing neces-
sary funds for the running OF the
house. This opinion has been obtained
from a "washlady" who Is now sup
porting a husband and six children
and ought. therefore. to be worth somo-
thing.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

1t 10 all right for trade to follow the
nag; but in signing q bill forbidding
the use Of the national ensign in ad
vertisfng, Gov. Roosevelt has decreed
tt at in New York trade shall not fol-
low 20 closely ~ to leave its foot
prints on the Stars and Stripes.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

A dispatch from Valparaiso says:
"The Bolivian insurgents have won. :"
1t is not stated whether this refers to
the same revolution that was started
a week ago last Tuesday or some later
one
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

A new product, known as "devitri-
fed glass''-broken glass brought to
desired molecular condition by a spe-
cial process of heating-has made Its
appearance in France. according to the
report of the United States consul at
Lyons. 1t possesses all the properties
of glass except its transparency. and
it can be made to assume any form.
from paving blocks to the most
artistic designs. and to resemble
any variety of stone used as
constructive material. In the form
of variegated blocks. 1t has been
tried In paving one of the main thor
oughfares Of Lyons. The test has been
satisfactory. The glass is more dura-
BILE than stone. is as cheap. and is less
liable to gather and retain dirt. Archi-
tects are already suggesting its use as
material for house-building. and thus
the ancient saw which inculcates the
injudiciousness of stone throwing by
people who live in glass houses may
ere long, find a basis in substantial
fact, in place OF what has heretofore
been a purely rhetorical admonition.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

We are told that there was once an
old lady who lived in a shoe-and.
strange to say, she didn't consider it
any too large.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

It's more often the husbands cross
grained streak than the wife's cook
ing that spoils the dinner.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

thinks he can accomplish than OF thos
he really can.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

A young man keeps company with
girl before marriage. but after the cere-
mony it sometimes happens that her
father has to keep both Of them.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

Opinions are like watches; no tw'
ever 20 alike. yet each man believe
in his own.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

An unsympathetic judge blasted the
hopes of various candidates for citizen
ship at White Plains, N. Y, lately.
We condense from the New York Sun:
Thirty-five Italians made application to
the court for naturalization. They
had been sedulously coached by po-
litical "heeler," and we're told that af-
ter having given their names and ages
nothing further would be required OF
them than to answer Eyes" to the
questions put. Accordingly, the first
applicant, to the question, will you
bear arms aginst the United States?"
"Win you join the anarchists? ?"
would you assist a foreign power
against the United States?" promptly
and smilingly answered, "Yes!" and
was ready to declare his willingness
under oath. He was commanded to
stand aside," and of the thirty-four
others. it is gratifying to know, the
Judge summarily disposed Of all but
two in the same manner.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

It's a mean bachelor who advises g
girl to marry and then fails to pro.
pose.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

Paris accepts the automobile with
the eagerness she accepted the horse
in a table d'hote dinner in 1871.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

1t is a curious circumstance when
persons past 40 before they were at
all acquainted, form together very
close intimacy of friendship. For
gratis of old wood to take. there must
be a wonderful congeniality between
the trees.-Archbishop Whately.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

Marriage is business failure when
a man puts his property in his wife's
name.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

The man who is disliked by chill
dren and dogs has but few friends.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

Our orchestra has gone to piecas- -
what was the NATTER" THE issd..
trained US to play as one man and then,
wanted to pay us that way too WIG"
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

Much personal onjoymeE. iesui.s
from kind and charitable acts.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12
AboII.h th- p-ath Psn..,.u

Abolish th- Death Pen,ity
:. AtAlbany the lawmakers are wranc
ling over the abolition of the deatr
penalty. The man who succeeds will
prove as great benefactor TO tha
breaker OF mans laws as Hostetter's
stomacn bitters has to the breaker of
natures laws. If you've neglected
your stomach until indigestion and
constipatlon are upon you, try HQstet
ter's Stomach Bitters.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12
The Soc al Struggle

Henry, l think you had he,,o.
change your dress suit for e3-
mower" AVN
THE idea. What shall wo.u
we go outY' "hen
We'll, If we don't keep our crass o,.
we won't get any invitations to 90 's o,.' vu.
The silver lance., 1899-05-12

tlOu.
A communication has been received
at Pueblo from the Internal Revenue
Department at Washington, instruct
ing the local revenue Office to notify all
purchased and paid for cigars which
were recently seized by the govern
ment on account of counterfeit revenue
stamps, that they would be allowed
to retain the goods providing they
would place genuine stamps upon the
boxes. The revenue office will hold all
cigars that were seized by the govern
ment and not paid for by the dealers.
John B. Howell, one of the Oldest
and most successful prospectors of the
La Sal district, and a former resident
of Ouray, is believed to have lost his
life in a storm on the mountains lust
this side of the Utah line. Searching
parties have been sent out to look for
him. but all efforts have been fruitless
and it is believed his fate will only be
verified when the snow melts in the
gulches in the summer. He is thought
to have been blown from the saddle
between Bachelor and Miners basin.
The town council of Rocky Ford
awarded $4,000 of per cent. bonds
to extend the ~ate. works system,
There was a lively competition from
five bidders. The bonds were awarded
to Rollins & Sol of New York, they
Offering a premium of 1865, and in ad-
dition they furnish the blank bonds
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-13
OUT GO The GENERALS
LEE AND WHEELER AMONG THOSE Mus
TERED our.
Under The Act Of March the Sfc,nd They viii
Doubtless be Reapponted as
Prgadier Generals.

Washington, April 12.-An order is
sued by the War Department to-day
musters out the following general Off
GERS:
Major Generals-James II. Wilson,
Fitzhugh Lee, Joseph Wheeler, John
p. Bates, Samuel B. NJ. Young, Adna
.Chaffce. William Ludlow, Leonard
Wood.
Brigadier Generals--George w. Davis,
Theodore Schwan, Lloyd Wheaton,
Charles King, Frederick ID. Grant. Robt.
+. Hughes, Samuel Qvenshine, Irving
Hale.
The above named officers are mustered
out to enable them TO accept commits
si0nS as general officers of volunteers
under the act of March 2nd. 1899 1t
is expected they will soon be re-appoint-
ed as brigadier- generals under that act.
The following officers are mustered
out and will resume their former COM
mands:
Major Generals-James r. Wade
Thomas NJ Anderson, Guy V. Henry.
Brigadier GenGIals-Royal T. Frank
Edward b. Willston Louis IT. Carpen-
Ter JoStpH sanger, IIellrg y, HAS
brouck. John c. Gilmore, Oswald II
Ernst, Harrison'G Otis, Charles f.
Humphrey.
The officers who are to be re-sppointed
as brigadierg generals under the re-organi,
zation act for duty as volunteers until
July 1901. are to go out Immediately,
some of them to-day, and all on or be-
fore the 18th of this month. They will
not be disturbed in their present com
mands. The others are to be mustered
out June 18th, With the exception. of
General Frank, who goes ont May 18th,
and General Otis on July 2nd.
The order of those officers who are
ont TO be re-appointed directs those who
are general officers to retain their pres
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-13
HOSTILE MURMURS NOW HEARD
I'M WASHINGTON.
London Declares it Time to End the De-
porable Condition of Affairs IN
Samoa-Berlin Disavows
all Blame.

Germany to run this Government. as she
seems to he trying to do NOW. In my
section of the country the feeling has
been strong against Germany for siX
months The people believe that she
WAS hostile to us in the war with Span.
The people are in such temper that
they win not permit any trifiing or
hedging ON the part of the United
States. If there should be war | do
not believe that all the European coun-
tries could or would stand against Great
Britain and the United States.
Senator Thurston said that it would
be pretty hard for three of the most
enlightened nations of the earth to have
war over a few little islands, which
are of no consequence. He considered
the situation as somewhat grave.
Senator Stewart said:
Does Germany want to fight! If so,
she may be accommodated. We arc
a peaceful people. but we don't permit
Others to 90 around with chips ON their
shoulders
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-13

Manila. April 12.-6:fo p, M.-Gener-
Al Xybaaton sta1+tc, at daylight with the
Tenth Pennsylvania a1~l the second
Oregon regiments and two arps, to drive
the rebels from the American ria nalih,
between the railroad and the foo,S lis.
He met with slight resistance nt2r
Santa Maria. and had one man wouhdeh.
Rut the enemy bolted When sheileu Dy
the artillery and burned and abandoned
the town of Santa Maria. where thous-
and rebels were supposed TO nave peeh
concentrated. During the rest of the
day the enemy was in full retreat toward
the mountains, burning the villages be
hind the retreating forces. Occasionally
4 few of the rebels dropped to the rear
and fired at the advancing American
troops from the Jungle, apparently with
the idea that this would check our adj
vance and cover the retreat of the Fdli-
pinos. But, finding these tactics ineffeet-
nal. these rebels scrambled after the
main body.
The American guard along the railroad
has been materially strengthened, and
il is not likely the rebels will succeed
in getting in the future to rs close quar-
tiers as they did yesterday even II they
return from the mountains.
$50 Z. M.-General Wheaton has tele-
graphed to Major General Otis saving:
"They would not wait to he killed.
General Lawton is. securing the vicinity
of Santa Cruz. He finds the rebels
have decamped He has secured gum
boat. six launches and two cascaoas.
comprising the Filipino fleet. These YES
sells were stuck in the mud of the river.
Major General Otis has sent a dredge
| to the spot.
The United States Philippine commits
sion is hearing the leading residents of
various nationalities, priests and Span
airds. numbers of them appearing volun-
tarily, on the subject of the future of the
islands The questions put to them ali
are:
| DO you believe the F'ihpinos are capa-
BILE of self-government in the town
ships?
Do you believe the E'ilipmos are capa-
BILE of self government in the provinces?
| Do you believe the Fihpinos are capa-
| ble of self-government in the arcnpe!-
ago?
All of those who have been interroga-
| ted, including Filipinos who sympathize
theoretically with independence. have
replied to the third question, with re-
markable unanimity, in the negative. In
dependence, they say, would result in
chaos, endless tribal wars and European
Intervention.
\ few of them think that provincial
self government is practicable, but most
of them favor f-uoypPnVfpnf in the
townships, with Il form of American