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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
THE FAR SOUTHWEST.
An Old Custom Disappearing-Per-
sonaI Notes.


GATE CITY. VA, December 9.-(spc-
olal)-Christmas week has been unusually
quiet--a few dances, a few select dinners.
and the usual pyrotechnic nuisance being
about the only variation from the usual
dull routine OF everyday life IL has SO FAR
afforded to this far-away section. The
weather has not been very favorable 10
the local Nimrods. and the stories OK fine
shots and surprising exploits or the
spOrtsmen are rare and supeflatiyely DUH
The ice has disappeared, denying those
fond Of the manly sport OF skating the
pleasure Of displaying their skill TIL
Boreas sends down another blast 90 con-
geal the surface Of the streams and
ponds.
Christmas here IS not what 70 used 20 be-
within the past few years the shooting
match has about disappeared. Those old
time shooting matches. What q flood
OF memories the very name brings up
The day was set, three or four tat heeves
or a few dozen turkeys were gotten ready
and ior. before old Sol peeped over the
eastern hills the sturdy denlzens, carry
ing their long "cap-and-bali" rifles, were
seen vending their way toward the ap-
pointed place.
1t took but a few minutes 20 make up
sixty yards. and the keen-eyed woodsmen,
lying fat on the ground. would send
their bullets as true 10 the mark as II
drawn thlther by n magnet In "a single
match the centre was often driven many
times IL took close shooting 90 win.
All day the matches would continue. and
at the close of day the winnings were
generally distributed among the more
destitute families OF the community The
best Of good feeling almost Invariably
prevailed, and when the mifksmcn sepa-
rated for the night they usually had an
agreement as 90 when they would meet
and renew the sport on the following day.
The oid-time shOoling-match played an
important part in the progress o. civili-
ZdtiOq. IL was the parale-sr0und OF the
rural district. There the people met TO
discuss local affairs. % trsternize. and
10 remember the poor. Seldom a match
was held that did not leave several hearts
gladder and homes brighter gh.n IL found
them. But &c has gone glmmoring" and
many q worse thing has TAX, 4 It's place.
Rev. smith, the evangelist, has been
conducting a very interesting and sue
cessfui religious revival here for several
weeks. The pastors Of the local churches
have been cooperating With him.
There is talk OF a new Republican paper
making rs appearance here early In the
year. with popular young lawyer OF tn
town as editor.
Shoemaker College. which suspended To-
the holidays on the 25d. will reopen Janv
airy 2d, with largely increased enro
ment
Professor A. J.. G. Stevenson, president
Of the college. has been In quite feeble
health for several weeks. bur Is Improving
The Missionary Baptists here have de-
cided upon the location for a new church
edifce, which they viii commence erect
Ing soon.
Nearly an Of the public schools OF
Scott county will close to-day The terms
this year were Eve months instead Of
four, as for the ,ast few years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

a. Undertakes All Businsss of FL
ducinry Character and settles Es-
frfrs.

fntcs.
Ile virginia Tws, Company report
that ISIS was .ls bes. business year sin e.
10 began business iu Is2 This mea s.
chan tle company Us growing in uset4l-
ness and financial strength The come
Ianr has 600 authorized capital oi So .o.-
~. WITH $4,000 paid up and O. rapd.-ln-
creas.ns surplus
THAT department of the comrany,s
business ON which DO ls intended .o ay
the mos- stress n This article is that OF
handling estates. The company vm act
as administrator. executor curator. as-
sisn.e. receiver. registrar and transfer
agent aud trustee Tor estates. corpora
rons AND individuals. as wei as guar
olin mm.ttee, and $50 on. Hr law This
eonItnl can act as am executor under
ans NAI either alone or In connection
with mc friend oi the tost Tor: as adj
nln'sirafor Dy appointment NJ the court
"7 sialolan Of minors, al trustee of
pros reg Ieit in trust
All trust funds arc kent separate from
Che assets of The company and JOS entire
capital ana surplus Us curty Tor the
proper and faithful 0l charge of any
tILra assumed by 0r placed upon &c.
Having perpetual ek. -fcuce. this come
ltnt. when entrusted rItl One settlement
retains DO ION OF tne
~ NNli lAe iO.l is e mp.,t ed. The
l-i-- or woman when maNins a VIII is
lN 'i'al lis or Der wishes VIII De car
N' l-e properly wisely man
t'-,'I lN .Al7 company nanls
en- moneys uelo's % estates coming into
l.e Nt.u7 as execute. administration
pay ''II' ttef are invested cautiously
l' .-. name 0I tne beneficiary. and the
,-'.i. iDs 1-alDusiy aims to promote The
,-i.te OF ine il5l property in ITS
.-- '-.itD+ enhancing ll7 own Iepu-
s'.. nc ,.iI'Il.s iH unie taxing the
..i. ell- Us impartial
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

The estimated value Of the Sultan's
jewels is Si000O00 If his Majesty has
any hobby go al 10 may be said 20 be the
purchasing Of Jewels and Witnessing pri-
vate theatricals. No professional OF
note-be he actor. singer. or conjuror-
passes through ConstantinOple without an
invitation from the Sultan. He always
paws for these performances In Bank Of
ENGLAND notes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

Many thousand dollars are brought 70
Richmond each year by the local insu-
rance companies. and many thousands
are sent away by the citizens 10 foreign
companies
Moral. Insure with the Virginia State.
WILLIAMSON TALLDY. Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

IL makes no difference what agent con-
trolls your~ insurance. he will give you
a Virginia state policy II you request II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

The doorkecper OF the Boston Theatre,
who died recently. held his place thirty
three years. and In all that time never
witnessed q play there or anywhere else.
an only one occasion he asked for a hoh-
day and that was 10 attend clam0ake
down the harb0r lie missed the boat,
and was IN his place at the theatre at
the reauIar hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

Tho garden viii be delightful place
foi lady guests 20 exercise, and VIII ne
come popular place for taking sun
baths.
The Jefferson Is now In great favor az
place for germans and receptions Man
ager Fry has set apart a section OF the
large dining room exclusively for this
purpose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

John ID Rockefeller despite his mil
lions. carries a plain, cheap silver watch,
given him when he was boy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

Ernest Van Dyck. the grand opera
singer began life as a newspaper man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
THE TURKISH BATHS.


large dinin5-room exclusively for this
purpose.
THE TURKISH BATHS.
Many Improvements have been made in
the Turkish Russian. Roman, and elec-
trio baths These baths are very popular
with Richmond people. and hundreds en-
! Joy the Injuries they offer. The baths
are IN charge % experienced attend nts.
There are special days for ladies. when q
woman attendant Is Ia charge. The baths
may be used by sciourners IN Richmond.
no matter where they are staying
BILLIARD AND wINE-ROoaIs.
The billiard-room OF the hotel has no
superior anywhere. IL enjoys a liberal
patronage The tables are me very best.
Adjoining the BLIZZARD room Is the wine
ROOM the most complete In the South
where every beverage desired may be oo-
tanned
RECENT IMPROVEMENTS.
one OF the most important Of late i'm
provcmeuts is the installing of an ice
plant Artificial ice is made from the
Artesian well water drawn on the pre-
misses. The analysis Of this water shows
it 10 DE OF superior quality and health
full
A ventflatng system has been establish
ed by which a current Of fresh air is con-
stantly passing through all the service
rooms. The advantage Of the placing OF
such a system IN the hotel cannot be
0ver-estmated.
An Improvement that guests viii appre'
ciate ls the placing Of steam radiators in
AN the front rooms. thus heating the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

The Virginia State Insurance Company
mas assets exceeding $1,000 and surplus 10
policy-Solders OF s1Jo.ooo
w. A. cRENsliAW, Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

MANY years ago" says the Congfega-
tionalist. "a German family applied Tor
admission 20 the church IN Hartford az
which DR.. Joel Halves was pastor.
Through an Interpreter DR.. Halves pro-
pounded 10 them elaborate questions con-
corning the At0nement They looked per-
picked and shook their heads As the
questions were repeated In changed forms
their faces grew sf0lid. Evidently they
had given Up trying 10 comprehend the
subject. AZ last Dr. Halves said. impa-
tlently, We'll well. ask them IL they love
Christ The question was put. AT once
their faces lighted. Their eyea grew
moist. They answered Ia chorus. oh. Jai
Wir Chrlstus fiehen. ia wohlr And the
Doctors eyes giistened also as he said.
We shall have 10 take them IN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

You have failed 60 add 10 Rlchmond's
prosperity II you have no policies with
your city company-the Virginia State
Insurance Company.
SECURITY BANK, Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
ME sECURITY BANK.


This institution Is known az the young
mems bank OF Richmond. II IS managed
and patrohized largely by young business
men. and II has had prosperous career
since its organization, IN 1890. After pay
ing handsome dividends il has now $50 90
In surplus and undivided profits. The
capital is $1,000. The officers are: u. A.
catlin. president Clay Drewry. yice-pres-
ident; A. B. Blair, cashier. The directors
are: Clay Drewry. y. r. Savage, James
r. Gordon, c. w. Tanner. G. h. Hagan,
j. l.. Antrim. S. ID. Crenshaw. j. Il.
Mosby, Preston Cooke. Jackson Guy, w.
r Hancock, A. Bargamln. J. Clement
shafer and II. w. Rountree. A savings
department IS connected with this bank.
CITIZENS EXCHANGE BANK
The Citizens Exchange Bank had de-
posits OF SO $3.50 on December 9th. an
increase OF si46.S05.B since January 18th
last. In the same period individual de-
posts increased ss450l.i7. The earnings
Of the bank increased In the last six
months over 90 per cent. over the first
six months, which were practically spent
in reorganization. W. NJ. Habliston Is
the president and T. X. Sands cashier,
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
BEATS MILLER'S SCHEME.
A New jersey swindier Arrested For
Using Malls 60 Defrsud.

New York, Deoem ber 11.-Osmsr ".
Roper Of Newark, N. j., was arrested to-
day BY United Stats oiEcsrs and was
committed to jail In default Of $1,000
bonds. Roper is charged with using the
mails for swindling purposes. The au-
thorities claim that his scheme WIS far
better than Miller's Franklin Syndicst,
In that he too h In plenty Of money and
seldom or never paid any out except for
running expenses. They have fiffy om-
plants drawn up against him and say
that fifty more arc filsd and tlAt they
can get thousands of them II need be. The
swindle ~ they say. IL WAS, has bsen in
operation TOR three years. Roper's brsi-
ness required o large force Of clerks,
stsnographers and typewriters and he dii
an enormous mail buslp ,ss.
Corporation company Of New Jersey; ths
Realty Lo,n and Trust Fund co npany;
the Realty Loan and Tisle company and
the -Four Per Cent Mortgage company.
The authorities say tho companies ex-
listed only on paper, although regularly
Incorporated and that In each Roper was
the only person concerned.
Post office insprcers now say Roper's
scheme was alluring and that his Victims
arr in every state In the nation and en-.
brace all olnsses He says that even
churches and lawyers have been taken In
by Roper. 1t 10 claimed that Roper
served time in the Charlestown prison
for swindling In Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
FARMERS IN LIE wIsTToN.

Lewiston, December IL AT the meet
ing of the board Of agriculture at the
Dewitt this evening. all the counties ex-
cspt York and Hancock were represent
ed. Farmers instit utss were discussed,
and members from different counties said
that the attendanc, had been larger and
the interest more pronounced this year
than ever. Secretary MoReen also stated
that the reports received by him showed
that average attendance had been larger
than In former years.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
LOSS OF NIAGARA.

Buffalo, N. Y, December 1.-THE first
body from the wreck Of the steamer Nj
agara was found on the shore near Port
Maitland today. 1t is undoubtedly that
Of sailor named knowei of Noon river,
Ont. A bottle washed ashore ct Port
Maitland contained q note reading as
follows;
''Stssmer Niagara toundering about
three miles of Port Maitland.
The note was signed by Capt. McGlor-
and dated December 4th.
The captain Of the steamer James Fish
or, Jr., reports having seen the stern of a
wrecked boat floating in Lake Rrie. and
the name "NiagaIa" painted on 10.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
BOSTON VOTES TO-DAY.
Democrats Confident Hat Republicans
Do Not Make Extravagant Claims.

Boston, December l1.-Aftsr q prelimi-
nary contest. In some respects unique In
the city's history, the campaign for the
political control Of Bost,r, closed to-
night with both sides apparently confi'
dent of victory tomorrow. The Demo
crats, despite the detection of enc of their
leaders. claim this city for Gen Collins
by 1900, while the Republicans. although
Lelissing tina. the split In their oppon-
ent's ranks Is serious. are not so sxtrava-
giant. placing the probsble lead Of their
nominee for mayor, Thomas n. Hart, at
5000.
The interest In the election will un-
be the strength OF the Demo
cratic detection, lead by Hon. John X.
Murphy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
ARMY THERE FIRST.


Occupation of subig bay by Troops
Under Major spence.
Manila, Dsosmber I'LL D. m.-Ths
advanos guard OF Gen. 0rant's command
undsr Majer Spencs. arrived ct Olaneapo,
subig Bay, during the night Of Saturday,
Dsoemhr Q. which place was occupied
with little rssisianes the enemy fleeing.
Majsr Spence had an arduous march ever
the mountain trails from Dinalupihan.
Yesterday morping the Balsimers and
Oregon and chartered transport arrived
at 0lansapo from Manila. The navy was
disxppointsd to fiua the army In possess
sion Of the place, whish they had hoped
10 capture. A dstaohnsat Of mariass,
under Captain Myslp. occupied the navy
yard ~ olasgapo and will hold and oecu.
py IL a. naval station. The yards CON-
sists Of seven new large buildings and
scpe repairing and machine shops, all
damaged By the bombardmsnt of Ssptsm-
ber %.
During the norning Of Dscsmtsr 10
the navy transported Major spenes's CON-
nsna from Olangapo 10 the town Ut Su.
big. hvs miles distant. The enemy was
seen dessrtina Subis - the troops landed
and the latter occupied II without resist
anos. They found the plsos abandoned
by the rstreating enemy, who fired . few
shsta The Americans dsploysd to the
right AZ left Of the town and killed one
Of the enemy.
Gen. Grant and the balance Of his COM
mand arrived at Olangapo yesterday
afternoon. He viii proceed today to Su-
big and join Msjor Spence. Gen. Grant
moves north along the coast and will
effect . junction with the twenty fifth in !.
fantry, under Col. Andrew 3. Burt VINO
was rsported eight miles from Iba De-
cembsr u The enemy encountered In
Gen. Grants advance fed to the noun
ta,ns and scattered.
Gen. Grant 10 not garvisoning the
towns he occupies. No casualties are re-
ported In his command.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
upEcrAL TO THE rRxss.J

isREcIAL TO THE fRkssJ
Washington, December 1.-THE Sena-
tors and Congressman Allen met this
evening to decide upon the disposal Of the
collsotorship of the Portland district. 1t
Is understood that the Senators decided
to leave the matter entirely In Mr.. Aliens
hands, and that, after conference with
them he practically decided 10 recommend
the Hon. @. NJ. Moses OF Saoo fer the
place. York oounty has supporter Mr.
Moses's candidacy very ensrgsticaily. and
this. together with the renewed activity
Of the friends Of Gen. Joshua L. Cham
berlain seem to have been the deciding
factors.
1t Is thought that this ultimate result
Of this solution will be to land General
Chamberlsin In the sprveyorship Of Port
land which Is nearly as good an office ss
the llectorsbip, the salary being $500
yearly while that of the oolleotorship is
$500 with much more arduous duties.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
THE WEATHER.

Boston, December 1l.-Forecast for
Boston and vicinity y:-Threatening
weather and rain Tuesday; fair, colder
weather Wednesday; high southwest
shifting to northwest winds Wednesday.
Washington, December 11.-Forecast
for Tuesday and Wednesday Maine,
rain Tuesday; Wednesday rain or snow
colder; high southeasterly, shifting to
southwesterly winds.
Portland, Dec. II. is99.-The local
weather bureau records the following:
sa. m.-Barometsr, S0.25); thermou g.
ter, IS; dew polnt, 81; Rel humidity, 20;
direction of wind. SW; wind velocity, s;
state Of weather, cloudy.
Sp. m.-Baromstsr. 30.l65; thsrmcms-
ter, 4s; dew point. 4; rel. humidity, So;
sta te of weather, cloudy.
Max. temp, IS; min. temp, 2S; mean
temp, 8s; max. wind velocity, IA SW /;
pIeoipitation-2i hours, o.
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.
The agricultural department weather
ureau for yesterday, Dec. II. taken at
p. m, meridian time, the observation for
each section being given in this order
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather.
Boston, SO. S. cloudy; New York, "a,
IS, cloudy; Philadelphia, So, S. cloudy
Washington, 5S, Sc, cloudy; Albany,
SO, S, cloudy; Buffalo, IS, s. rain;
Detroit, "a, Sc, rain; Chicago, so. S,
rain; st. Paul: a, n. cldy; Huron,
cldy; Jacksonville, 70. 9. cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
JOHN SHERMAN REGRETS
Doesn't Agree with Presidencs Philip
pine Policy.

Phi islphis, Pa, December l1.-In
response to an invita- tion to attend tbs
ntiinperisli 1t mass meeting TO be held
at the Academy of Music on the centsn.
nisl anniversary of the death Of Washing.
ton, on the 14th inst. t he following letter
has b~en received from sx-Secretary OF
State john Sherman:
Washington. u. c., December ..
George Mercer. Esq:
Dear s.r-Your note Of 7th inst is rs-
osiv.d. ] have stsonE- -cu- sic ion that
the Presidents erred IN sending sod.
iers to the Philippines to take posse ssion
Of the country.
The Uni Ell States had uiIsly, as l
think, assine1 ths Filipinos In driving
the Spsniards out Of the PHILIPPINE isl
ands, and should. think, have aided
them IN protecting their country against
all assaults. He no doubt waJ adyi ed to
adopt the meas ires taken, and all can
do 10 to express my regrets
Very truly yours,
John Sherman.
Among others who are expected to al
dress the anti-imperiaiist meeting are
Hon. john J. Lentz Of Ohio. and Hon.
Charles A. Towne Of Minnesota.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
BARBER'S WIFE MURDERED.

Burlington, Vt, December 1l.-Ag
William. colored, the wife of we'll.
known barber Of this city, was murdered
In the bedroom back of her husbands
shop tonight and at the time It Is thoughr
that her husband was at work In the
shop. Gilb'rt Farmer, also colored, was
arrested on suspicion of knowing some-
thing about the crime.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
LIEUT.. BRUMBY WORSE.

Washington, December ll.-The condi-
tion of Lieut. Brumby, Admiral Dswey's
flag lisutenant, who IL Ill. changed for
the worse tonight. He became uncon-
scious toward midnight and consulta-
tion of the physicians was held and a
telegram sent summoning Baltimore
physician who Is a specialist on fevers Of
the kind from which the lieutenant 10
suffering.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
PARIS IMPRESSED.

Paris, December 1.-The news Of
Gen. Gstacre's reverse made an immense
impression In Paris But. although ths
afternoon papers predict the gravest con-
sequences in the disaffscted Dutch portion
Of Caps Colony, they cannot he accused
Of unssemly sxuitation over British Iuis-
fortune.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
WITHOUT SHOES.
Hard Campaigning In
Philippines.
Gen. Young's Forces
Suffer Much.
Command Reduced One Third
by Sickness.
The Ilieos Region a Rich
One.
The Ilieos Region a Rich
One.
People Gave Americans q Cor
dial Welcome.

Manila, December 11.-l2.45 n. m.-Ds-
spAtohss dated Conception. December Q,
from q correspondent Of the Associated
Press with tire detachment pursuing
Aguinaldo. have Just reached Manila BY
messenger. According to these advicss,
General Young was at Condor. November
20, having three troops Of the third caval-
~. Cunningham's scouts, and Major
Maroh's battalion Of the thirty-third In
tautry. The nominal strength Of his
command had been reduosd ons-third by
sickness. The horses were worn out and
handicapped By lack of shoes. The In
fantry after march Of . hundred miles
from San Jaointo, were shoelsss and were
living on the country. The troops had no
ammunition except what they carried In
their belts.
Gen. Young. having then been without
communication with Gen. Lawton for ten
days and not knowing the disposition Of
the other troops or whether support was
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
(TALK NO. 61.)
FRANZ ES THAT HURT.

A good many people do not like to
wear glasses because they hurt the
face. Eye glasses leave deep red
oreases upon the nose and riding
bows make the ears sore. This be-
comes so painful that it Is more COM
Portable to do without the glasses
than to wear them. A great deal Of
this trouble Ia owing TO the frames
not being adjusted quite right. II
the bows are too tight they will not
only hurt the cars, but will press too
hard upon the nose. II they are too
narrow they will cut into the sides
of the face. II the eye glass guards
are shaped to cling gently to the nose
without pinohing more at one point
than at another, they will give very
little trouble. II your glasses hurt
your face in any way I will gladly
adjust them for you. II they are
tent out Of shape, or II they are too
tight, / will straighten and loosen
them. II they are too narrow. l will
widen them. / will do this work for
anyone at any time. free of charge.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12
Senators Left the Matter in Mr..
Aliens Hands.
Mr. Cha nm berlain Will Probably BE Made
Surveyor OF Port.

With York county united solidiy ON Mr..
Moses and with Portland's support
divided between two candidates In the
city and third In the county MIR. Allen
seems to fesl that the most reasonable So
luton is the appointment OF Mr.. Noses.
1t 10 believed that this will be agreeable
to the SonstorI, although they have
stepped aside leaving the whole matter In
Mr.. Aliens hands 1t 10 to be s,id also
that Mr.. Moses has some support In Cum
berland county ard In Portland as vel
a, in York county.
The contest has been unusually pro-
loagsd and the number of tie candidates 8
and ths insistenos of their supporters has
surrounded the settlement In unusual
difficulties. AIR. Allen has worked uu-
ceasingIy to determine what would be for
ths best Interests OF the party and has
given hts entire time to the examination
of the rival claims. 1t is thought that
the recommendation will be made tomor-
row.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-12

SENATOR HOAR'S RESOLUTION.H
Washington, December ll.-In the Sem
ate today Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts,,
offered joins resolution providing for
the submission to the stats legislatures