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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

1897 Of S2.J3l.350. with greater activity IN
the iron trade than in any other and
particularly in the building OF locomotives
for export. There are now LIP manutac-
turing establishments employing H&7
hands. with SG27G.50O capital invested, and
the years sales aggregate S3iss5,725.
The jobbing Interests snow an increase
in the capital invested last year over 1891
of Sl54.50O and in the sales Of 1882, 73S.
The boot and shoe trade Increased "a per
cent our jobbing trade is extending into
the far South and the West.
The railroads centering here have had
an exceptionally prosperous year, and
all of our financial institutions did well.
The bank clearings exceed those OF 1891
by S17,279, sl5O9. and. perhaps, a,5oOoOo Will
be paid out here altogether in Janu-
airy dividends and interest. The
total resources Of our banks amount
TO Si9,OO7,9s7 and includirg the three
trust companies. one Of which was
formed during the year, aggregate So
447. 900 This IS an increase for the year
OF s2O0oOOO. There was an increase Of
over 81, O00OO0 in deposits during the year.
THE GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS.
Let us put our finger on stil another
pulse of the city, and one thar at ali times
gives certain indication of its bust
ness health. Turning 10 the records Of
the post-ofiice. 1t is found that the re-
CENTS there have increased over 80 per
cent since 1880. and last year they were
81. 1895 larger than tbs year before
There was an increase Of over $4,000
in the internal revenue receipts, due, in
part Of course. TO the war tax. our ex-
port business shows steady growth
City assessors. as is wen known, trail
along in the rear Of progress, and last
year Richmond people paid in taxes 10 the
city N,0e. IS; to the state 1885. S3i.z3.
and for licenses slGdi219.
Now. all this growth has come natural
~. as a result Of the citys unique Local
ton and splendid physical advantages.
1t has come because Richmond stands as
a tollgate-keeper on the highway OF COM
merce; because coal for fuel and
raw material for manufacturing are
close 10 the city. and because
the transportation facilities Of Rich
mond for distributing tho nroduets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

Of her factories will be equal to those
Of any city in the land. with the excep-
ton of New York. There. concisely put.
is the reason for Richmonds growth up
to this time. These same advantages VIII
surely continue to add to RichmonGs
greatness.
RICHMOND THE CONVENTION CITY.
Richmond is a city Of such pre-eminent
interest that 1t seems destined TO become
the convention city Of the South Last
year eight or more important bodies met
here for the transaction Of business and
other purposes. They were the Merchant
Tailors Association. Virginia Bankers
Association. Life Underwriters Asso-
citation OF Virginia, Insurance Agents AS
ISOLATION, delegates to the Episcopal
Council, National Association Of Rail-
wav superintendents aud Bridge-Bulders,
state Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. and the Union OF American He
brew Congregations.
There will probably be as many or
more important meetings held here this
year. among them the great international
Convention Of the Baptist Young People.
in July.
SCIENCE AND THE ARTS.
The establishment OF the Union Theo-
logical Seminary here was one Of the
most important and significant events OF
last year. In its splendid new homo the
seminary Is enjoying unprecedented sue
cess. So are all Of the educational in
stitutions OF Richmond.
one OF the results Of cIty's prosperity
is the promotion OF the sciences and the
arts. and by a necessary reaction the
arts and sciences, in their turn, stimu-
late Industry, enlarge the sphere OF So
cial happiness. and embelllsh every scene
Of social life. For this reason the re-
cent opening OF the Valentine Museum
marks an epoch in the city growth.
FOR THE CITY'S IMPROVEMENT.
Many important works Of Improvement
are now under contemplation. Congress
will be asked to appropriate large sum
OF money for the deepening OF the river
channel. and al this time there seems
every probability that the request will
not be unavailing
a movement is also on foot 10 induce
tina government ia build eourt-hansa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

fore the close OF the present year, and
WIN give employment TO hundreds Of the
poor people Of Richmond.
II IS absurd to say that the
use OF the power can n be con-
fined 70 small compass 1t will
suread over very large area. but the
pivotal point Of activity viii naturally
be lust above the Richmond harbor, IN the
centre of the railroads that now concen-
,rste and that are 20 come here. Many
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

The year which has Just passed into
history Justified The predictions that were
made at its blr.h
It was the offspring OF a long period Of
depression. end tho hopeful signs with
which 90 was ushered $40 were welcomed
with enthusiasm.
Looking out broadly over tho past
twelve months it may be said that WIDER
opportunities have come TO an classes Of
society, 90 the rich as wen as the POOR
90 the professional man as Wen as the
artisan, 10 the aemi-professional workers
as wen as the common iaborers.
Civic pride strong in an progressive
cities finds much 60 feed on IN Richmond.
its citizens point 90 ifs secure past; its
wonde1ul rocuperauve energy displayed
after ths civil war. and its steady. COM
serratre progress. They direct attention
to Dos unique situation. it's climatic and
other advantages and turning TO the
future they see only radiant huos.
Despite the war with Spain and tho
consequent locking up OF capital. more
llrre manufacturing enterprises have been
started here during the year, with others
'n prospect than st any time within
tre last decade. and more capital has
been invested in the jobbIng trade. There
las BEEN Go S. true. a falling of IN the
number Of buildings erected a fact that
IS dircuy traceablo TO the tmidity Of
capitalize most umid of AN birds-hut
the situation may De viewed without
alarm. since the present year promises
unusual activity ia this direction.
LARGE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
The government contracts, which have
for years BEEN given 60 the North and
West are returning TO the South, and
within the last twelve months no less
than four have been awarded to Rich
m0nd lrms TIE Tredegar Iron-Works
bias bad two larss orders for proiectles;
the lrIgs for the arioy hospital service
are now being supplied from this city;
vast quantities of tobacco have been
bought here by The government and
hst but most important of an. Rich-
moud firm has securd o. contract TO
build torpcdo-boats aad torpedo-boat de-
groyers. This last is most important,
because SC BIAS lcd TO ths establishment !
OF a new industry that h FUN Of great /
probabilities. and the same enterprise /
that made the Triss shipYards possi- /
lie is bent on making Richmond one Of /
the most important ship-builoing centres I
ln tL.s country IT'S success means the 4
development of the Richmond harbor. /
the material increase OF shipping. ana !
cheaper rates of transportation Tor our (
products.
40 present Richmond is q port Of call /
for very many vessels These 90 not I
have go report 90 the custom-house and |
tho entries for the past twelve Months
show that only Sis foreign and sos domes-
lie vessels were cleared here. and the
duties raid on imports amounted 10 &l,-
C5m.
CHEAP POWER At HAND
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

hr. Thomas p. Campbell makes tho
following report OF the quantity OF lum-
Der meanred by him during the year:
During The frst quarter.,....2 si4 ii6 feet
During the second quarter. 2. Ash. $50 feet.
During the third quarter. 2. soz 22s feet
During the fourth quarter. s.O7l,m7 feet.
Total .. .i0.7,6.l ses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
Increase over 1871 ,..... 15i.oo9 81 .ssz, z

RICHMOND FAILURES.
The failures In Richmond the past year
were twenty less In nufnher than the pre-
yious year and the liabilities smaller by
over half million dollars The largest
failures were In the notion. machinery,
stove. and furniture lines The bulk OF
the failures occurred early in the year
and since the passage OF the bankrupt
lazy there has been fewer commercial dis
as,ers. The failure record has been the
best for Richmond in many years
RICHMOND ci4EAHl>Hs,
1851 49,. ....s. .Sils. s2s. 7st o.
1893. 49,. ...., lfSbls.5iO 10
xeassase, 1885,. ........ -. .sl7sggoi5 %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

rncrerse of over a Milton Dollars
ia sales and the Outlook bright.

Compiled by ]. II. Witty, the Improves
Mercantile Agency-copyrighted) Z
The reports OF merchants 10 The Rich-
mond jobbing trade for the year 10" ere
ouite favorable, and Notwithstanding inc
occasional complaints Of dulness nea'u
during the year, figures show that there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

was an increase in the volume Of business
OF nearly ene million and a half dollars.
These increases vary from to "a per
cent. the highest percentage coming from
the boot and shoe branch, in which the
Richmond trade has made great strlues
and continues to hold her own against
many strong competitors. HchmonS
iobblng trade has spread out very much
during the past year statesmen going into
Mississippi. Texas, Kentucky, Ohio. ana
other Southern and Western States. the
farmer. while out of debt, siill finds II
hard to obtain credit. This, with the low
price of cotton, made il difficult TO sen
goods. The Richmond drummer, now
ever. secured the desired results ana
with the same attention this year IS likely
Ia hiring further Increases. There was
also a closer scrutiny into credits ana
with goods sold on much shorter umei
ledger accounts are likely TO show some
improvements.
The subjolned table shows the result OK
the trade ia detail for the past year.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
VISIT OF TEE MAINE To HABASA.
and other Matters of Interest.

Although 1893 viii take its place among
the memorable years OF this era by res-
son OF the Important occurrences the
world over. the interest Of American,
readers is conferred In the great drama OF
the whole span of twelve calendar
months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
NEW AND GREAT ENTERPRISES
S,Yaal Started Which Mean Much
for The CitY'S Growth.
MANUFACTURES AND JoBDrNc.

10th show large Increase In Cnpi-
tnI and snIes--Our Financial Insti-
tutions Enjoy Great Prosperity
Better Tobacco market,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-06
WORKING FOR NEW BUILDING
Committee Appointed for Y.
M. c. A.--Classes
Growing.

Each day brings In new members for
the educational classes of the \. NJ. C. A..
Three young men joined the association
Monday evening. One entered the French
class, another the Spanish and the third
the Electrical class. Since that time adj
ditions have been made to the English
class and others. The highest degree of
interest is manifested in every class by
both pupils and teachers. 1t is not too late
to enter these classes.
The meeting for men in Humboldt Hall
last Sunday was one of great interest.
The Rev. A. ]. Lyon made the address.
Two members of the association greatly
added to the attractions of the meeting by
violin music. Next Sunday the Rev. F.
w. Jackson. Jr., will give a twenty min
ute talk to men in this same hall. There
will also be special music.
Professor Adrian Plate, of New York
City, gave an entertainment in prestidigi-
tation, to the Junior Department. Tues
day afternoon. Seventy-fve boys were
present, and all agreed it was tip~top.
New apparatus has reached the city and
will be placed in position In the gymnas-
ium as soon as possible for the use of the
Physical Department.
The directors of the association have
decided to take active steps toward seeur-
ing a new building. A committee has
been formed for this purpose with Presf-
dent w. f. Drake, as chairman. The
member of the association are taking a
great interest in this movement by help
ing in a very practical way. They have
already subscribed several hundred dol
lars and they feel that an association
that is doing such a large and important
work should find NJ difficulty in soon
securing a $4,000 building erected free of
debt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-06

stones to the Governorship, and, At the
same time, as constituting a sort Of pre-
eminent claim o the nomination. They
have almost taken to arranging for them
selves a regular succession. I'm take Il
next time and you can have II the time
after that is the way they talk. There
has grown up a sort Of Senatorial ring
for the disposition and absorption OF
everything worth having in the State
both in the present and the future.
Hudson came out boldly against this
ring. yesterday, and it will not be long be-
fore the better element in other counties
will fall into line. The Legislators and
especially the members of the Senate will
have to be taught and they will be taught
that they are not elected for their own
beneit solely. but to serve the State, and
to serve all parts OF it equally, regardless
of personal or political considerations.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

the race,

Delightful in every sense of the word is
George H. B~roadhursts gleeful plenitude,
why Smith Left Home" hich is the
current attraction at the Academy of
Music this week. why Smith Left
Home" is perhaps the best example of
Mr. B~roadhurstS style. 1t abounds in
bright lines and humorous situations
which are mirth-proyokfng in the extreme.
The compan which Mr.. BroadhursI has
chosen to interpret this farce is fully
equal to all the demands made upon it. AS
the vigorous and domineering cook lady"
that old time favorite, Mrs. Annie Yea
mans, has the best part which has fallen
to her rot in many years. Mr.. Maclyn Ar
buckle as John Smith has won an envia-
Bile reputation as a farceur. Miss Bran
don Douglas gives a charming perform
ton of the designing French woman In
the masquerade scene in the last act is
one of the most delightful bits Of comedy
seen here in a long time.
1t is seldom that an actor Is called upon
to perform the rather task of
playing a leading role that has been Great
ed by a prominent stage ~favorite without
causing comparisons to be made hat are
pretty sure to be in favor of the other
man. One of the most striking excep-
tons 10 this rule is found in the case of
Charles Dalton. who will appear at the
Academy Of Music all of next week as
Marcus Superbus in The Sign OF the
Cross"
Mr.. Dalton has the physique of a gladi-
ator, the bearing of a noble Roman and
sufficient dramatic power to interpret
heroic roles in a manner that is rare on
our stage at the present time. Mex sea-
son MIR. Dalton will, it is said. a an
opportunity of showing Mr.. Barrett's Aus
part in which the celebrated a~ctor-author
has made an enormous success.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-06
LADY F~oREsTERS' FAIR.


Council No. 1856, I. o. F.. Lady Foresters,
onaned a fair last evening in Foye Han
which bids fair to be a decided success.
Tbere were many visitors and the safes
we're brisk. The prices realized were GOOD.
The decorations were pretty. Each pootn
was draped with bunting and hags.
Al the grocery table all kinds OF edib.es
co,ld be purchased. These ladies were IN
cbarge:1Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Fry and Mrs
Black.
refreshments were served by Miss
Fleed and Miss Mature.
ST the glassware booth, Mrs. Christ,
Mrs westervelt and Mrs Holmes pre-
sided. -
The confectionery table was looked aitef
nv Mrs. stinnard and Mrs. NJ. Fried.
There were two fancy tables. Mrs.
valentine. Mrs. Black, Mrs. Wissert and
Mrs. Austin were in charge OF one, and
Mrs. Stinnard and Mrs. E. Davis attended
TO purchasers at the other.
Mrs. Marquart, Miss Marquart. Miss
Jennie Ramsey and Miss ]. Berry were IN
charge OF the candy table.
Mrs. RudeIl, Mrs. Moyhan and Mrs.
Huber were behind the crockery table.
The wheel Of fortune was in the hands
Of j. S. Fried. There IS dancing each
evening. The bazaar will be closed on
Thursday night.
on the reception committee were:-Mrs.
A. E. Rowe. Mrs Stinnard and Mrs. M
Fried.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-06
PARK REFORMED FAIR.
Original Decorations and
Plenty Of Room and
Features.

The bazaar under the auspices of the
consistory of the Park Reformed Church,
which opened last night In the lecture
room, bids fair to become a real financial
success. The booths are nicely arranged,
and their decorations are novel as we'll as
artistic. Ones first impressions are that
the decorations are not stereotyped.
There is an absence of gaudy colors,
cheap material and tinsel, more h this,
there is not a single booth damned up
against the walls. All the way around
thed double parlors the botths sit from the
walls and patrons as well as the ladies'
who are indefatigably working to make
the fair the financial success anticipated
are given every chance for breathing in
a crowd.
n parlors presented a very pictures
que appearance. The centre booth is the
church booth and around it radiate some
eight or ten. other booths. 1t is decorated
entirely in white. Some of the booths are
decorated with heavy draperies and
material that would make good portieries.
For novelty the Sunday school booth is
decorated with handsome quilts and
c-ounterpanes. There are a number Of
extra attractions, including a Punch n
Judy show and THE House THAI Jack
Built" Old as well as young enjoyed the
Punch and Judy act. 'aThe House That
Jack Built is a fair innovation. One
pushes an electric bell, an automatic SER
want appears at the door bearing a
salver. Ten cents is deposited on the
card, the figure disappears. but reappears
in a few moments bearing in place of the
ten cents, a package of goods. The SER
want has been nicknamed "Dinah.s A
turkey supper was served and one hum
dred and thirty persons purchased
tickets.
The various booths are In charge Of the
following people,
Church-Miss E. Van K1eek, Mrs. T. NJ.
Ward. Mrs. F. p. Benedict and fifty MEM
bers Of the Ladies Fund Society.
Grocery-Mrs. c.. H. Raymond and Mrs.
B. F. Garrison.
Apron-Miss S. verhoef, Miss Meyer,
Miss Boose and other members of Willing
Circle of Kings Daughters.
Sunday School-Miss NJ. Smith. Miss NJ.
Winans and members of the Sunday
school.
House That Jack Built''-Miss Rosine
Newton, Miss Minnie Blizzard, Miss
Nellie Bristol Miss Emma Shelley, Misses
Jane and Margaret Underhill, Miss Emma
Armstrong and other members of Messen-
ger Circle of the Kings Daughters.
Prize Box Booth-Miss Florence Nit
chell, Miss Ethel Morgan, Miss Dulleger.
Lemonade, etc.-Miss A. Yerence, Miss
McNulty, Miss Boose, Miss Brown.
Stationery and Perfumery-Miss Lillian
Pagnell, Miss Julia Marshall and other
members of the Junior Christian En-
deavor Society.
Refreshments-Mrs. Davis. Mrs. w. w.
Frazer, Mrs. Kimbark. Mrs. P. w. Brett,
Mrs. Smith and the Mrs. Banta.
Confectionery-Miss Carlisle, Miss
Ennis.
Punch and J~udy-Roland Brown and
Mr.. ". y. Frazer is the cashier.
At the church booth will be found a
great many handsome articles suitable
for Christmas presents. Beautiful ban
quet and parlor lamps, fancy dressed
French dolls, embroidered cushions and
parlor ornaments are among the articles
exposed for sale.
The fair will continue tonight and to-
unorrour nfchf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-06
REFORMED CHURCH FAIR.
Ladies' Aid Society Raises
Money to Pay Debts.

The fair of the Greenville Reformed
Church, held under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid Society, was opened success
fully last night. The Sunday-school room,
in which the fair was held, presented a
pretty picture. with its handsome decor
ations and beautiful women.
The opening address was made by the
pastor, the Rev. Charles e. Allen. The
society expects to realize at least $500 at
the fair, which will close Thursday night.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer visited
the fair last night.
The booths and those in charge are:-
Doll Booth-Mrs. M. Schultz, Jr., Mrs.
E. J. Gathwait, Miss Wassenor, Miss Hat
tie Barr and Miss Winnie Stone.
Fancy Booth-Mrs. yreeland, Mrs. Obe1-
hauser and Miss O~berhauser.
Flower Booth-Miss Mary Dickson, Miss
Lily Reinhardt, Miss Kate Schultz and
Miss n Dunn.
Art Booth-Mrs. Edward Schultz, Mrs.
Charles Allen, Miss Hattie Vreeland, Miss
Helen Hassel and Miss Emily Schultz.
Package Table-Mrs. Hassel, Miss Reed
and Mrs. B. Brown.
Candy Booth-Miss Mabel R~elnhardt,
Miss N. Jardine, Miss May Robideaux
and Miss L. Hudson.
Grocery Booth-Mr. and Mrs. Hess.
Fancy Table-Mrs. Parker and Mrs.
Affnei.
Refreshment Department-Mrs. Dilla-
way and Mrs. Palmer.
Apron Table-Mrs. Michael Schultz and
Mrs. Feister.
The committee in charge is Mrs. Cath
wait. Mrs. M. Schultz, Mrs. Dillaway
and Mrs. w. P. Vreeland.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-06

The position assumed by the Hudson
Republicans, who visited Governor voor-
hees, yesterday. was in all respects well
founded Their resentment against the
majority legislators from other sections
OF the state has the sympathy of all
citizens. regardless of party.
The Senators and Assemblymen from
the Republican counties have taken up
the position that if Hudson win not go
Republican also. she can have nothing
from the Legislature. Last year, this at
titude was not confined to the distribution
Of patronage. it was extended to the
passage Of bills. Everything, practically,
that Hudson wanted. whether political or
non-political. was ignored or blocked; in
q word, the interests Of the people of this
county were totally neglected. This is,
OF course, a virtual Acknowledgement OF
one-1fth of the State. Our people might
al well not be allowed any representation
at Trenton If they are to have no recog-
milton whatever, so long as they exercise
their right Of suffrage to suit themselves,
Apart from the local grievance, the po-
eition taken by Hudson men yesterday will
command much favor throughout the
state. There Is no small disgust at the
manner IN which members Of the Upper
House regard their seats as mere stepping