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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
PROSPERITY AND
THE kAIR0ADS
The Year lust Closing Good One
With transportation Lines.
CARS VERY MUCH IN DEMAND.
several Companies Were Unable 90
Meet the Greatly Increased De-
mands Upon Them on Account
OF Lack OF Rolling Stock.

The year 1899 has been a most prosper
Gus one with all tho transportation lines
that reach Richmond.
Never before in its history has the
Chesapeake and Ohio carried as many
passengers or hauled as much freight as
daring this year. The amount OF coal
carried TO Newport News for shipment
has been enormous. The company has
really been unable TO secure enough cars
10 handle its freight.
This company has handled many SOL
dsers, but the ordinary passenger traffic
has increased at a marvellous rate.
The Southern road has had a year OF
unexcelled prosperity, both In It's fTeight
and passenger departments. Orders nave
been placed for scores OF new engines and
for hundreds Of additional freight cars.
THE sEABOARD
The seaboard Air Line has made
great strides It's business record has
broken all previous ones. This great sys-
ten has given orders for a number OF
new engines and cars.
1t has been the best year the Norfolk
and Western has ever had. More passen-
ge.s have been carried and more freight
handled than in any previous TWELVE
months
The Atlantic Coast Line has reaped its
share Of the general prosperity. Consid-
cradle money has been spent 10 meet the
increased demands upon this system.
Z has been a glorious year with the
Georgia & Alabama. which Is practically
controlled by Richmond people.
STEAMSHIP LINES.
The steamship lines have shared with
the railroads in the Increased business.
The Old Dominion has greatly improved
It's facilities by putting on new steamers.
AT the annual meeting Of the Virginia
Navigation Company the report viii be
a most encouraging one The Clyde
Lane has done a most encouraging BUSH
ness.
r., r. & p. PROSPERITY.
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company. along with
the other transportation lines in the State.
has shared i'm the central prosperity Of
the year Just ended. The earnings were
the largest in the history OF the company,
probably reaching the 100000 mark.
Dividends Of IL per cent. for the first,
and per cent. for the second six months
Of the year were declared on the common
stock and dividend obligations.
Recognizing the Importance 81 main
tanning the highest standard Of frst-class
vestibuled coaches. combination cars. and
Pullman buffet parlor cars. all Of the
latest and most approved pattern
were placed i'm service I'm October. rum
ming on schedule of about three hours
in each direction between Richmond and
washington. The local service has also
been Improved. and the through trains
% the Atlantic Coast line. Plant System,
and Seaboard Air Line continue as here
tofore.
FLORIDA SPECIAL.
About the middie OF January. the New
Cr.olinl ~ q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

calists possess well-tra.ned voices and dra-
matte ability necessary 10 make their
number hit. Lottie and Fitz Tobin, ex-
pert refined musicians, will present mu-
steal act that will be most acceptable.
They perform on standard instruments.
Andy Barr and Florence Evans an eccen-
trio comedy duo viii present sketch,
In which some clever acrobatic dancing
and original music IS promised. Misses
Bigger and Dreher. sweet singing girls.
will contribute a pleasing number.
Regular performances viii be given all
week. There will be a special New-Year
matinee tomorrow afternoon at 2:D
o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Cnmnaraliye Earnings.

The following shows the earnings and
expenses Of the Southern Railway for
the month OF November. 1899 and 1898. and
for five months from July 1st, 1922 COM
pared with the same period from July 1st
1898:
Gross earnings. 1899. 80 sos, 075.35; 1885,
80 81. so3.77; increase, s2S2, Hiss
Expenses and taxes, 1899. S,S52 262.A;
1895 S1.697.575S9; increase. sos. 05l02
Net earnings, 1892 s952. 1854; 1898, $685.,
22S 3S; Increase. s57. 12O56.
Per cent. expenses TO earnings, 1880 CO
per cent: 1898 CAS- per cent.
For FIVE months. July 1st TO November
3O:--Grcss earnings, 1899, S1S 152. 7S7.59; 1885,
81. 1916; increase, 81, 40S 1854.
Expenses and taxes, 1879. W,571 ,0G &c;
1893. 1854. 2S71i; increase. SIG. 7lf62
Net earnings. 1899. sf.fs1 7S5.S 49,; 1898. So
S5o1fSi; increase. 1881, G4l02
Per cent. expenses to earnings, 1929 65.e
per cent; 1898. 672.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Silk Waists.

Ladies' Highly Fashionable Silk Waists
made OF an excellent quality OF tanea
silk. colors Light-Bi Pink, Cerise. ana
White, former prices - ana 49,
now ............ .......s-.sss sss*~-.--+-'*- ''
Nicelv Made Waists. OF striped taffeta,
former prices $50 and -, now ..... b "o
Violet Satin Waist. size 81 fo - az
price S. now ..........'... =. ,,...t,ch "a
Rlue Tanfeta silk Waist, hemstitcneoo
front. very stylish. size 30 torinei n az
. Garnet Striped Satin Waists. SIZES %
and "a were s., now ........'..:. :. -
2 Light Pink Taffeta Sisk waists 80 s,i "a
% and rs were $50, now......'..'''''@@"~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES VIA
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

on account OF above occasion the Allan
tic Coast Line will sell tickets between
points on lis lines at rate OF one and one
third hrst-class fares for the roUnd-t trip.
Tickets on sale Dec. I'D. sd. 24th. 2th.
also Dec. 10Th and sist. 1899. and Jan. ist,
1890, with extreme limit Jan. ith. 1900.
In addition to above named dates. tick
cts will be on sale Dec 18th to 2ist inclu-
siye. with anal limit Jan. 4th, 400. FOR
teachers ana students Of schools and col.
ieges upon presentation Of certificates
signed by superintendent, prinsipas OF
p'' c. & CAMPBELL.
Division PassensU Ago04
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
DamaSkS.

At 5Sc.. instead Of 75c:
Extra Heavy All-Linen Full Bleached
Scotch Damasks. new patterns.
AT SIC. instead Of 81:
2-yard-wide Extra-Heavy Undressed
Flemish Bleached Damask.
Al 81 lie. instead OF Sl10:
Full 2-yard-wide Extra-Quality Full
Bleached Scotch Damasks.
At $40. instead Of sl.35:
7o-inch Extra Heavy Undressed All
Linen Flemish Bleached Damasks most
excellent wearer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
VIGOROUS RuRRING

with Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment viii
cure rheumatism. pains in the back,
shoulders. sides and limbs Stiff joints,
soreness In the muscles and sinews are
quickly relieved with a few applications
OF Dixie Nerve and Bone Linlment. It
cures neuralgia, il removes and cures corns
and bunlons without pain. 1t is the best
liriment for both man and beast. Price.
% cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
rUE APPETITE OF A GOAT

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out OF order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life pills, the wonderful stomach and
liver remedy. gives a splendid appetite,
sound digestion and a regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only Is cents at Owens
& Minor Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Ladies' Flannel
and Serge Waists.

Ladies' Nicely-Made French Fianne1
Waists. colors Black Navy. Royal B.ne,
and Red. were $50. now ............s~''o
Ladies' Highly Fashionable Flannel
Waists. coiors Navy. BLACK. ard REQ.
yokes braided with Black braid. former
prices $3.50 and 81. now ..-....... '.'..s<-o"
Ladies' Very Fashtonaoiy Made Serss
waists. colors Navy. Black, and Red
were $3.50 now ...........-....'..''...s
ladies' Extra Quality Fyannel Waists
colors Navy, Black, and Red, were, q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Upon four nights this week the Academy
Of Music viii be open. after having given
but one play within two weeks. Manager
I.eath has chosen well, and mirth and
music viii prevail.
Manager Wells mas also selected a very
high-class bill for his house. 50 that.
taking everything together, the week will
prove q gay enc in theatricals.
On tomorrow. N,w Years Day. after
noon and night, Town Topics a ia
vorite farce comedy that has been seen
and enjoyed here upon several previous
occasions will be the bill The cast is
made up of some Of the best farceuers on
the stage. and a number Of high-class
singing and dancing speciaities win be
introduced. There is a contingent OF pretty
girls in the company said to have good
voices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
MOTHERS WITH CROUPY chill.
DKEN

VIII IND DIR. Davids Cough Syrup the
best on earth for Coughs, Colds, Group
Bronchitis. II cures the cough and gives
sleep and rest to the patient.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
BrOcatelleS.

The 81 Quality Tinsel Tapestry now 75c
The Sl3 Quality Brocateiie now. SIC
The $50 Quality BrOcatelie now...tt
1914 Imported Chenille Table Covers
very effective patterns and color combi-
nations. former price $3.50 now.... 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Oriental Rugs.
P0rtiereS.

Real Bagdad Stripes
The S. 80 ones now ......................so
The = ones now .....................tS.o
lot of Velour and Derby Portieres. /
pair Of kind, former prices Sc and $50.
now, per pair Observation-Disclosures. ~
$40 Silk-Finlsh Portieres. now....-S7. 10
so Satin Derby Portieres. now. $40
Extra values I'm Tapestry Portieres
at ........................j 90, 81. and 81. SO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
LADIES' TAIL ORED JACKETS.

Ladies' Extra Quality Tan Kersey Cloth
Jackets, perfect fitting. lined with solid
colored and fancy striped tanetas, sizes
%, "a. and &c.
The so Jackets now .................S7.5 90
The $3.50 Jackets now .............. $3.50
The S11@ Jackets now .................SS
Ladies' Extra Quality Navy-Blue Kerr
sey Cloth Jackets. lined with red taffeta
silk, Black velvet collars, sizes 81 and g.
former price sl8. now .................O.5 30
cot of Ladies' Jackets, made of extra
quality Kersey cloth and rough cloths.
nicely lined. sizes r.. a. and 30
The SIS Jackets now ................S2.5 30
The SIS Jackets now ................ 300
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
.arHE pIrRPLE LADY"

On Wednesday. matinee and night, at
the Academy Mr. sydney kosenfeld's
THE Purple Lady" will appear. IL is
said TO be very funny. The story con-
Germs Peggy Proudfoot, the purple lady,
a Paris model who sat for an American
artist, and who derived her sobriquet from
the title given to the resulting picture
because Of the peculiar unge OF the hair.
The artist returns TO America, and be-
comes engaged 10 a young woman living
with her parents near Boston. Peggy
makes an unexpected appearance on the
eve OF the wedding. demanding OF the
artist ten thousand dollars as salve
for her wounded affections. The artist,
in despair. introduces her to the family
as Mrs Gllwoithy. wife of Prof. Archi-
bald Gilworthy OF Boston. But presently
the Professor arrives and, out OF friend
ship for the artist reluctantly consents
to assume the role Of husband to the
purple lady" To make matters worse.
tn. real Mrs. GiIworthy arrives also. and
she too is forced into the plot. pretending
to be domestic. who has come In answer
10 an advertisement. and in that capacity.
on being employed. compelled to serve the
guests while her husband plays husband
to another woman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Tray Cloths.

JoxS9 Extra Quality Ail-Linen Fringed
Tray Cloths, drawn-work in corners, regu-
lar value 81 l-2c.. special at.............15c.
5ox1 Extra Quality Hemsttched ALI
LINEN Damask Tray Cloths regular value
J0c. special at Observation-Disclosures. .29c.
Better grades..3O. 80. 75c. 81, and 1925
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Corset Covers.

- go. Csovore rou ......... DOC.
&c and 81 Corset Covers now.
"a q and n. 8 Corset Covers noW...'aooc-
SIS and si.5O Corset Covers now :. , a,,,s
Snec,aI values in Ladies', Genliemen .
and Chlldren's Underwear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
DOilieS.

13-inch EXtra-Quality Full Bleached
Linen Damask Doyhes. entirely new de-
signs. extra quality. fine and heavy
weight regular value H.25. special
at ............ ................. ...........Soc.
Some entirely now ideas and patterns
in whipped Frinses. and some with rows
Of FRAMEWORK. 1875. $3.50, 81, $3.50.
aud -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

II makes no difference what agent con-
trolls your Insurance, he win give you
Virginia State Policy II you request Il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Every citizen OF Richmond should in
sure a portion, II not all, OF his property
(real and PERSONAL IN the Virginia State
Insurance Company.
". a. CRENsHAW, Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
PEMBERTON, CORDES & MOSBY.
c.a Ac4.. CL,:c4c,ac Cloao;nn- lin Sale
Cut Prices on Worthy Merchandise.

our public this the threshold OF
NM bestowed during the past
We during promising no eno' VIII
where shopping can at all nes
Below tell OF some very noteworthy
some
VeV Worthy Merchandise and Just the Kinds Present Needs Demand 100
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Why do you not patronize the far-
dreds of stockholders by insuring with
the Virginia State Insurance Company?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

II makes no difference what agent con-
trolls your Insurance. he will give YOU q
Virginia State Policy II ~ request 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Napkins.
Pill0W-CaSeS.

HornStitcbed All-Linen Pillow-Cases. ex-
tra-seayy weight. size q l-2N36 inches.
regular sl25 value, special per pair ..... 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Very Worthy Merchandise, and Just the Kinds
TABLE AND BED LINENS,

all pure flax. Of course. and at prices
considerably less than you have bought
goods of equal quality before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Keep the money for Fire Insurance al
home by insuring with the Virginia STATE
Insurance Company
II. l.. ALFRIEND, Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Bath Towels.

Extra Heavy Full Bleached Terry Bath
Towels, some unusually attractive values.
at ...........I6 2-3. 20. IS, 80. and s5c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
N UNDERWEAR.

All goods from our regular stock nieelS
ode and trimmed, but broken lots. marx
ed at prices considerably less tnAn '"'
cost 10 manufacture. --~---
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Separate Skirts.

Black and Navy Cheviot Serge Skirts.
Gray Homespuns, Ox1ords, Black Gre
pons. Taffetas, and Cloths. and Gray and
Black and Brown and Black liaids, at
greatly reduced prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Drawers.

75c.. 81. and si.25 Drawers now...'''' s .,oc
Sic. ana 81 - ,,',,,,o,, NY .... TDc.
si25, Sl.35, $50. and N.eS Dra% aan
NOW ............ ...ss.s-ssss s'.''''''~'''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
C0lOred Dress Goods,
81. 1925. and $50.

81. s1.25. and $50.
Dress Goods al fSc..
French. German. and English plains
plaids. and fancies. I'm all-wool and silk
ard wool. good. desirable patterns and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
RUGS AND DRUGGETS,

all grades OF recognized merit, but AZ
prices considerably less than you have
ever bought them before.
Japanese Hall Strips, yards long,
1895.
japanese Jute Mats ...................3 oc.
japanese Jute Rugs. size 9sx7s. 90
Extra Quality Wool Smyrna Rugs, good
patterns and colors:
The 80 quality now ..................si.O o
The $3.50 quality now ................N.9s
The g quality now ..................s2.4 ~
sxl2 feet japanese Jute Rugs. new and
very effective patterns and coiorings. the
$40 kind, now. ................S9a
s1l2 feet ATWOOD Smyrna Rugs, heavy
weight. the SIS quality, now 30
SKIP japanese Jutc Rugs. new and hand
some patterns. the $3.50 kind, now. 80
ss..s seet Heavy All-Wool Smyrna Rugs.
this seasons newest patterns and color
ings.
The $3.50 kind now ................S1O.5 30
The S25 kind now ..................S21.o 30
The $50 kind now $24 30
6x9 feet Jute Smyrna Rugs, new pat
terms, the 50 kind now ............-...Ss.5 30
6xs feet Extra Heavy All-Wool Smyrna
Rugs, the newest patterns and colorings
the >lO KIND, now ...-..................Sl%. %
9xl2 Extra Quality Wilton and Amin
ster Rugs. only the newest designs and
colorings the So ones. now SIS. 80
AilWool Carpet Filings. all colors. the
f5c. KIND, now .........'...f..'......-.' .ooc-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Silk Velour,

24xE inches wide, just the right thing for
capes and jackets, the s.. $50, and $
qualities now -.-.-...- 81 %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Tailored Suits.
kli

$3.50 and SO Suits nOw.............S SO 30
Ladies' High-Grade Tailored Suits. the
materials used are Gray and Black and
Nenetlans
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Skirts,
made. lace and embroidery
Gowns.

sc 81 n.E. and sl.35 Gowns now aoc'
a. Ok n az $50. and 81 70 Gowns now Doc;
si5S Il 81 81. and 2& Gowns now VIC 90
$50 SCI $3.50. and 81 Gowns no"'''''''~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Children'S Jackets.

made OF fancy mixed cloths. colors
Brown, Blue, and Green. nicely made,
with large collars. some fur-trlmmed.
others braided sizes i. s, and 10 years.
former price S. now ......................i5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Black TaffetaS,

extra-heavy weight. with the much-de-
sired swish, unmatched values. 90. 80.
75, IS, and 0Oc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
/, MANY REMARKABLE
SILK VALUES,

all new and pretty, and low-priced. both
for street and evening wear, 1925. $3.50
and Sf.75.
Fancy Striped, Plain. and Brocado silks,
in a bewildering assortment OK patterns
and colorings, YOUR choice at, yard. .o5c.
81 and r.25 Fancy Striped Plaid. and
Brocade Silks. new and stylish patterns,
your choice at. per yard. 70c.
SILK Popllns. in an immense line OF
colorings for both street and evening
wear. the usual Sis quality. att 5c.
The s. Quality Embroidered PoiHa.Dot
Liberty Satins .............. ............1oc.
Black Peau de Sole and Satin Duchesse,
unmatched qualities, at......Si and 1i.%O
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Golf CapeS,

an immense assortment 10 select from.
Black and White and colors. all entirely
new effects
800 and so Capes now .............Ss.5 80
$3.50 Capes now ....................-..t SO
$3.50 and so Capes now ............. $40
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
FLORIDA SPECIAL.

About the middle OF January. the New
York and Florida Special" one OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES"
what Happened to Jones," Is the at
traction at the Academy Of Music Tor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Boys Shirt Waists,

the celebrated makes.
aud Star Waists, for
c Inbric and coiored
values .......... ........
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Mothers Friend
boys. In White
percaics. extra
80 zoe. and 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Evening Silks,

all the correct evening tint
shadings, extra special va
and 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Mrs. Charles i. siegel will leave shortly
for Baltimore to visit her sister, Mrs
Robert Lee Sears.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-14
Both Races or.

New York, Oct. 4. = The irst of the
international series of yacht races be-
tween the Shamrock and the Column
bia, Tuesday, was declared off, as
neither boat could reach the finish line
in the time allotted by the rules.
New York, Oct. 6.-After the Column
bia and Shamrock had sailed four hours
and AZ minutes in the race Thursday,
the yachts having covered only 12 miles
of the course to the outer mark, the re-
gatta committee declared the race off,
as it was manifestly impossible, with
the breeze then blowing, for the boats
to round the stake before the time limit
expired, much less to get back home
again. 1t was drifting match from
start to finish,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-14
RICH TREASURE SEIZED.
on Way to Cape Town Was Taken
by Transvanl Government.

London, Oct. 5.-The most sensation
al news from South Africa Wednesday
morning is reiteration of Tuesday S
report of the acquisition by the Trans
vaal authorities of 100000 in gold,
which was on the way TO Cape Town
from Johannesburg. The confirmation
of the story comes from two sources.
The London morning papers are in
clined TO regard the seizure of gold by
the Transyaal government as an act Of
war.
London, Oct. 5. = A special dispatch
from Newcastle, Natal, dated Wednes-
day, says: The Beers have left the
Laager at Nolksrust and are moving to-
ward the frontier. The situation is
most critical. The magistrates ana
municipal officers have assembled in the
town hall TO concoct measures for the
defense of the town against an expect
ed attack. All the women and children
have been ordered to leave for the in
terror of Natal
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-14
A SALT TRUST.
National Salt Company Snid to Have
Almost Absolute Control of the
Country's Product.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 6.-The Free
Press says: The National Salt com
pany, of New Jersey, capitalized at S12,-
100000, has secured control of the salt
industry of this state, and now has al
most absolute control of the salt prod
uct of the entire country. Seventy per
cent. of the Michigan salt manufacture
crs belonged to the Michigan Salt as
ISOLATION, the output of which the trust
is purchasing outright. The plants
which did not belong to the association
were dealt with separately, and are be-
ing leased by the trust for period of
five years. These blocks throughout
the state which it is not necessary to
operate are being closed temporarily,
perhaps permanently. The outside"
plants still retain the right to manu-
facture what is called patent medi-
cine" salt, viz: \ high grade table
product, with which the trust is not in
terested. 1t is considered likely that
the National Salt company will not
place n manager in this state, but will
handle the product directly through its
agents. Nothing is known of the prices
paid by the combination for the Michi-
gan plants