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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
HAPPY CHRISTINA
Many Celebrations at the Various
Churches in the City.


The Christmas celebration of the sun
cav school Of the Grace-Street Baptist
church took place in the lecture room of
that church yesterday afternoon at .
o'clock.
The programme for the evening consist
cd Of a cantata. in which forty children
participated. entitled Santa 5 Decision. The
solo parts were taken by Masters Herbert
Jacob Walter Lafew. Herbert Pillow and
Mr.. Hugh Powell, who acted as Santa
Claus.
After the cantata, which was admirably
rendered the young people We're furnished
with candy and other Christmas goods.
and most enjoyable evening was passed.
Al the Grace-Street Presbyterian church
yesterday evening at O'Clock, an enter
tainment to the children of the Sunday
school was held. A rather unique admis-
sion fee was charged 70 ali who attended
This was an apple ana potato, which was
required to be dropped into barrel at the
door on entering. These are sent as
present TO the children OF the missionaries
in foreign fields, who are being educated
at Fredericksburg. This has been Gus
tom for some years. and each Christmas
"a laiTei Of potatoes and another OF apples
are thus secured.
The entertainment OF the evening con
sisted Of music and recitations and adj
dresses by Rev. DR.. Witherspoon and Mr..
Calby. Of the Onion Theological Seminary.
The children were then turned loose to
enjoy themselves with the candies and
fruit which was served them.
Trinity Methodist Sunday school will
give Christmas entertainment TO the
scholars and friends OF the school tonight
II o'clock. a pleasant programme OF
music aud recliaiiors has been arranged
nd Santa Claus VIII appear with present
for all the children.
Santa Claus Dream was given by the
young people Of Park-Piace Sunday school
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
MEETING OF THE
B0NDH0LDERS
Early Effort to Retire Obligations Of
Old Company,
BE HELD IN NEW YORK PROBABLY
Richmond Passenger and Power Com
pany Planning TO Get BOndhoiu-
ers or the Old Company To-
gethcr-Mhttcr of ofhcers.

The gentlemen promoting The Richmond
Passenger and Power Company are &C.
cuoied with the matter Of securing con-
troll Of the bonds Of the Richmond Railway
and Electric Company, which aggregate
in amount about S2.eoooO0 At the earliest
moment there will be a meeting OF the
bondhoiders at some convenient point
probably New York. Owners Of the bonds
are widely scattered, some being In Eu-
rope. The bulk Of the bonds, however, are
held in New York. Philadelphia nd Balti-
more 1t Is understood THAI oniy enc lich-
rnond man holds bonds OF the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company he re-
fused TO sell at % cents some time ago. IL
is not known what valuation ne places
on his holdings now.
THE PROSPECTIVE MEETING.
II is believed there will be no difficulty
in securing a meeting Of majority Of
the bOndholders. which would be compe-
tent 10 make any disposition Il might
..lesse of the bonds. Mr Wilson the New
York broker who, with Mr. Lancaster
williams. is most actively interested in
the new enterprise. claims TO control a
majority Of the bonds.
Upon what basis reorganization will be
effected Is a matter Of pure speculation
M this time. IL is stated that tile matter
has not been discussed. Following the
usual procedure Of reorganization meet
hugs, bonds of the new company will be
offered I'm lieu of the outstanding bonds
Of the old corporation, which would be
retired. The valuation of the old bonds
might be below % cents. though it is con-
sidered probable that the bondholders will
decline to surrender their holdings at a
smaller valuation.
AS TO OFFICERS
Speculation has been INDUCED concern
ing the oflicering Of the Richmond Pas
sengeT and Power Company. Talk. how
ever, is too indefinite and indeterminate
to Justify publication of names of possible
officers. IL is regarded as a matter Of
course that popular Richmond men win
be placed In office The ordinance requires
that three of the Board of Directors shall
be citizens Of Richmond, and that the
principal Office and the books shall be
ke,s4 .t,rc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
Few Days Brew
of Deadly
Uric Acid.

In a few days You brew enough uric
acid in your own body to produce death.
Your kidneys are your only salvation.
Because when they arc well. they filter
out this deadly poison.
So. when your kidneys are sick. you can
understand now quickly your entire body
Is affected and how every organ seems TO
fail to do Us duty.
They are al being slowly poisoned.
Uric acid poison irritates the nerves
and causes rheumatic pains in joints. mus
cles and limbs headache, backache. stom-
ach and liver trouble. shortness Of breath.
heart trouble dizziness, nervousness, irrl-
liability. lassltude, loss Of ambition, weak
ness and wasting away.
Red brick dust and similar sediments in
the urine are also caused by various salts
Of uric acid
The cure for these troubles Is DR.. XII
! mers swamp Root, the great kidney
remedy
Il instantly relieves the congested. over
worked kidneys, and gradually brings
them back to health.
Healthy kidneys keep down the excess
Of uric acid. and you soon feel the benefit
I'm new health and strength
Swamp-Root should at onve be taken
upon the least sign OF ill-healtn. 1t VII
make YOU well and Is for sale the world
over ia bottles Of Two sizes ana tWo prices
nfty-cent and onc-doilar.
swamp-Root Is used IN the leading hos.
pltals recommended by skillful physi-
clans In their private practice; ana is
taken By doctors Themselves who have
kidney ailments. because they recognize
In Il the greatest and, most successful
remedy for kidney and Bladder troubles.
TO prove its wonderful efficacy. send
your name and address 10 Dr. Kilmer &
Co, Binghamion y. Y. mentioning this
Paper. when you Will receive. free Of all
charge. a sample bottle Of Swamp-Roo
and a valuable book. by mail, prepaid
This book contains many Of the thousands
upon thousands Of testimonial letters re-
ceiycd from mon and women cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

Tor. ]. Edw. Rose; Recording Secretary.
j. Calvin Williams: Assistant Recording
Secretary. r. J. England: Financial Sec
rotary. w. T. Lawrence: Treasurer. S.
a. Allen; Warden. Jos Conway: Conduc-
tor. ]. Manly Atkinson; Inside Sentinel.
~ A. Germelman; Outside Sentinel. j.
J.. Taylor; Trustees. ID II Gaines. f. c.
Germelman. NJ. A. Germeman: Repre-
sentative to r. +. A., j. c. Weckert;
Representatives to State Council. j. Cali
win Williams. J. c. Weckert
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
SEEN IN FULTON.
4 Woman Resembling Mrs. Wager
Enquired for a Gypsy's Camp.

While the search for Mrs. Wager is be-
ing prosecuted with energy by her rela-
tiVes all over Virginia and adjoining
states, 1t is possible that she may be with
a wander ng band of gypsies which was
camping near Fulton just prior TO her
arrival in Richmond
The reason for this supposition is that a
letter was brought TO the First Prlice Sta
ton yesterday from a citizen o. Fulton.
who says that on December 10Th, about
9:f5 otlock. a woman answering the de-
scription OF Mrs. wager called at the
res dence of Mr.. Adams, on the corner Of
Holling and Louis streets. and made in
quiry about camp of gypses who had
been In that vicinity a few days before.
She claimed to have a sister, who Is the
wife OF one Of the horse-traders.
II is possible that Mrs. Wager. should
the woman have been she, may have
found the wandering tribe and have gone
off with them. The citizen OF the COM
munity is very positive as to his descrip-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
TO ENFORCE ITS RULING.
state Undertakes Proceedings Against
The Baltimore * Ohio Railway.

The Baltimore and OHIO Railway failing
to comply with o. recent schedule ruling
OF the Railroad Commissioner of Nir-
ginia, suit will be Instituted against the
corporation 10 compel compliance. The
initial steps were taken yesterday.
1t is unusual for "a railway corporation
10 disregard the order of the Rail-
road Commissioner to the extent
of allowing the case 10 get into
the courts. hence great deal Of in
terest will be manifested In the announce
ment Of a suit at this time.
The preliminary papers were drawn up
yesterday in the Office Of the Attorney
General. The suit is brought 10y Com
missioner Hill. in the name OF the STATE
versus the Winchester and Strasburg
railroad, which is controlled under the
terms Of a lease by the Baltimore and
Ohio railway.
Recently q change in schedule went into
effect on the Southern railway. whereby
the connection with an evening train
over the Winchester and Strasburg. at
Strasburg. was broken. The matter was
brought 10 the attention OF the Railroad
Commissioner, who summoned represen.
tatives Of the Southern and Baltimore and
Ohio roads before him At the conciu-
sion of the hearing. the Commissioner
announced d decision requiring both roads
TO make concessions 50 as 10 effect con-
necton at Strasburg. IL was the under
standing that each road would conform
10 the Commissioner ruling. Ten days
were given in which they must comply
The Southern came 20 time. The Balti-
more and Ohio did not. Now comes the
suit.
A difference Of about twenty-five min
utes intervenes between the departure
OF one and the arrival Of the other train
The Valley people alieee that failure 10
make the connection causes them great
inconvenience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

In Chicago last week, cattle brought
$50 per hundred, gross.
The attention of Virginia stock-raisers
IS directed 10 the high quotations on stock
which have been made for a week or
more.
1t is said that in many Of the stock
raising centres there are agents of the
big slaughter-houses always ready at a
moments notice. when a high quotation
is reached on any species Of live stock TO
20 TO farmers and small stockholders and
purchase stock at the lowest price posi-
BILE. which is very often lower than the
owner would accept were he informed Of
the market quotation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
PRODUCE AND EXCHANGE.
Reorganization ofthe Company Which
Failed on the 18th.

A telegram received by prominent gen.
tleman in this city last night conveyed
the information that the Produce and Elk
change Company, which failed on the letn
was reorganized yesterday and that the
stockholders paid in the necessary amount
for the company to do business again.
Mr.. John Shelton Williams is one OF the
directors Of the company and there are
several prominent gentlemen here who are
interested in the company one way OF
another.
The company will be ready 10 do ousl-
ness by the 7th Of January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
ANALYSIS of Fertilizers.

Manufacturers of Fertilizers operating in
Virginia are flooding the Department OF
Agriculture with analyses of their fertil-
izers. in accordance with a provision OF
law which compels such detailed state
ment Of the composition of their product
as a condition Of being registered. only
registered dealers are permitted TO sell
in Virginia. and the Commissioner Of
Agriculture is directed not TO register any
whose fertilizers do not, measure up TO
a proper standard Of quality. About
twenty-five dealers registered yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

The Citizens Relief Association Is doing
great amount Of good for the poor OF
the city Those who desire 10 contribute
can send 10 ". 4. Lancaster treasurer
l.oslofiice box asa. and a collector Will call
each week for the money. Don't give
money 10 beggars at house or Office but
send q 10 the Citizens Relief Association.
and II win be put where II viii DO he most
good Tley have special facilities for
knowing who are deserving and who are
ret
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
New Years Entertainment

On New Years night, the fifth number
of the Star Course will be given BY the
Helen Reed String Quartette. cofnbi-
nation OF Boston artists. who will render
a most attractive programme. The pro
gramme will be in keeping with the even
ing. lively and popular Reserved seats
go on sale tomorrow. friday at one
O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
AT OLD NOM MENTAL.
The Sunday -School Children Had \
Good Time Yesterday.

one OF the most enjoyable Christmas
celebrations was given at Monumental
church yesterday afternoon for the benefit
OF the Sunday-school children Of that
church There was a large fishing pond
and each child was allowed to fish out
It's own presents and Santa Claus. who
war lrnpersonated by Or. w. A. Barr, had
scn.e ng nee f,r al 0. re ll,sle ones.
Tie snow on the outside reminded DR..
carr Of last year. when he was sn owoound
In Philadelphia and could not get TO Rich
mond for several days. He. neverthelesH.
saw to It that every one. including tns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
Bird Hunting.

A party Of prominent bird hun'e.
left the city yesterday morning for
DAYS shooting The snow mterfcrcd vi
,he'r plans. but with fl all they bagge'
good game. The party consisted OF Rev
6. II. Spooner. Mcssrs. John Lane, Rich
ard Hardesty. and John r. Gordon. They
carried with them FIVE dogs. and W g.
prepared for several days outing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

The Iron Moulders' Union. Of this city,
will hold their semi-annuai meeting Sat
urday night. January ith, at Wilkinson
Hall. Captain Adoiphus ;. Gilman VINO
has been president OF this body during
the past year. has declined reelection.
This meeting being the regular occasion
for the election OF all officers, the mem
bers are requested TO be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
illReturn To-Day.

Mr. John Shelton Williams. president Of
the SeabOard Air Line, was out of the
city yesterday. but will return to-day.
There was no one in the company 8
offices who was in a position TO say
whether or not ne would take any notice
Of the telegram sent him by Mr.. Thomas
r. Ryan, published in the papers yester-
Bay
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

The suit for divorce which was fled in
the Law and Equity Court I'm the case
OF Mrs Lucy \. Smith against j. T..
Smith having been Withdrawn some
weeks ago. Mrs. Smith again hled suit
for divorce from her husband In this
court Yesterday afternoon. Her attorney
Is Mr.. " H. Beveridge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
Real f.stafc Transfers.

Richmond: Virginia Myrale and James
NJ. Langhorn. 10 Virginia n. Dabney. in
,erest in 81 IL feet on Clay street, ~ IL
feet from west side 9Th street. 8.
G. d. Pearman and wife 90 l. ]. Wal
lsrstein. 80 i-l2 feet on north side Mar
shall street between 18th and 18th, Sl2'o-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

A pretty country wedding took place AZ
Camp Holly Henrico county. last night
when Miss Annie T.. Johnson became .le
bride Of Mr. Lea A. Sunday, popular
and prosperous farmer OF that section.
reception was rendered Mr.. and hrs'
Sunday after the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

One OF the recipients OF the favor OF Sir.
Joseph Bl.ley this Christmas desires ~
express her sincere thanks for MS Alnd-
~ and substantial remembrance the
blessings and prayers N many sn''Ae'
who Jared a. she did Will folio" hifn-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

The Committee on Streets meets g
o'clock; the Committee on Water mtets
at o'clock; the Committee on Health
meets at 7:sO O'Clock; the Committee on
Second Market meets at Z o'clock to-
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
Tho G. & O.,s Now Steamer.

The Chesapeake and Ohio has not yet
signed the contract for the new steamer
to ply between Norfolk and Newport
Ncws. II is probable. though, that the
contract willie be signed before the first
Of the year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
Nurses Ball.

The ball which was 10 have been given
nv the Nurses Of the Old Dominion Hos
pitoI last night was postponed until to-
nixst, because Of the inclemsak NsatAss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

little orphans. had a good time. and the
children left smiling as they probably
never smiled before. as each ones heart
was satisfied with the gifts and the enjoy
able time they had gone through Win
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
Officers E,eose.,.

At regular meeting Of Grove Council.
No 20. Jr. 0. Y. A. NJ. held Tuesday
night. the following on 'ers were elected:
Councillor. l. C., Waldrop: vice-Council-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
Richmond Ilodne.

Richmond Lodge No. 70. A. T. and A.
NJ. y ! hold called communication at
the Masonic Temple tonight for work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-10-06
GOLF AS A TEMPER TEST.
A LurkIcsS player Demonstrates
How Easy 10 L. 10 Control
ones self.

A golf story which should certainly be
added 10 the already excellent number 10
which the game has gwen birth possesses
an advantage which cannot bc claimed Tor
all oi them. that of being absolutely authcn.
tie. An enthusiast, who was somewhat OF 4
tyru 40 golf, though of great distinction nc
other forms Of athletics, had series OF mis-
ior,uuss with which most people can Nmpa'
thizc. he was playing against a man whose
opiutuuhtyaIutd. and be consistently topped
his ball. Sliced IT,. pulled 80, lifted lt inlo a
tree, PLAYED q liuc yigyk stroke INTO bunker,
and made tNiuurdiuag straight long d.
taucc puJts in which the ball huuprd geu.'Ny
across the hole into the long grass which
sLrt,l the green,
At hr,J the players demcauor was omi.
nOus'y sweet, be- seemed positively 90 ENJOY
hIs strokes, then he grew mad then BE- grew
apparently careless. though his tidllg ho'
t.ltl the cart.tssy-s was only assumed ~
be was pressing horribly. The worst ui s1t
j. that YOU can never deceive either Your
cadd.r or your ball A. last, AZ the seventh
hole, bee grew wonderfully calm, aud marched
oil 90 She next tc,iug ground, rvmsikins 20
his trembling gaddlc that hc would not
trouble Co hole out. After at easy prc'lu'
mary swing OF two be topped hls ball Whi'h
trickled away about ~ yards 30 the ught.
Then the man took al his clubs aud broke
them one los one aero. hrs knee, r,marhns
quietly 10 he opponent that IT - better 70
break your internal clubs than 10 lusc your
internal temper. London Telegraph.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-10-06
COMMERCIAL WIT.
a Parcel of Pun. That Were WORKED
on All Right Hot They
Didnt Take.

-Four travelling men sat on the sidewalk
in front oi the Windsor the other night tell
iug stories The man who smoked siesies
had lust finished a somnhmbuiist tale
Reminds me Of shat the pi'kpucksi 'aid
70 h. fellow prisoner commented The man
with ,te nasal blossom.
What was that
Il am here. gentlemen. he asid, AS the
result of a moment ui abstraction.
The pun fell with a dull. slrArnins ihud.
Ru, the man " ho smoked siugics came 10
the front again.
similarity. lie was there because Of hs
habit u making ID shi Of tairEs.
The hI1ssumy man refused o. Dee silent.
"Hui dld you hear about the iorgcT'
"Nl Why
lie was there on account 81 a SIMPLE de-
srs 60 make "a maine Cor himself
The man with lbc sl.s.r Wft.lair3-
That reminds me Of tEr burglar. he
casually remarked. There was a ,hrcs min
u,~ stage sss,, a"i the man Ea liked apple
JACK gave way 90 curiosity,
"MhKf"
a, he sI. through nothing Int taking
advantage NJ au opening which offered 4u a
Large mercantile rstaU.shmgE,
The b.ossamy man bad DEPARTED. lfavns
WIDE, Tar reaching Nail H-~'. faus ''Inue.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-10-06
HE DESIRES PEACE.
Message brought to Gen OTIS From Agui'
naldo-wsnt. to send Civilian
Governmental Commission.

MANILA, Oct. 3-Aguinaldos third
attempt to shift his difficulties into
the field of diplomacy is a repetition
OF the other one or two with an inn
possible endcavor to obtain some sort
Of recognition of his so-calIci govern
ment. The Filipino ENJOYS had an
hours conference with Gen, Otis sun
day morning They brought from
Aguinaldo message that hc desired
peace and wished TO send civilian
governmental commission 70 discuss
the question. Gen. Otis replied that
it was impossible for him To recognize
Aguinaldo's government In any way.
They presented a letter from Agui.
naldo as President OF the republic
which was largely a repetition of his
recent appeals for recognition. Gen.
Oiis informed them that while lac was
willing To correspond with Agu.naidc
aS general OF the insurgcnt forces, he
must positively decline To recognize
him As president of the civil govern
mcut.
WAsutNGroN, Oct.G "A dispatch from
Gen. Otis was received AZ the war de.
partment Monday morning, giving an
account Of his meeting with the insur
gent cnvoys Gen. Otis said that the
interview with Aguinaldo's representa-.
tivcs indicated that the leaders were
maneuveriug with view 10 securing
recognition Of the insurgcnt govern.
mcnt. All such ovcrturcs were reject
cd and the ENJOYS were Informed
that the only thing the United
States would recognize was white
flag, and the grounding Of arms. lie
also informed the ENJOYS that such ca
pitulation ON the part OF the insur.
gents should come quickly In order to
avoid the consequences OF active war
rs the United States did not intend 10
permit any delay in the matter. The
course OF Gen. Otis Is approved at the
war department
Secretary Root COX the dispatch
from Gen. Otis over 20 the white house
for the presidents consideration.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-10-06

or passenger, that passed the special
saluted il with a .ong-drawn blast Of
the whistle, aud in all the larger
towns, where the flyer slowed down
within the city limits, there was a con-
tinual roar OF steam from factories.
The train, as il reached the line Of
the District Of Columbia. stopped FOR
a few minutes at the little station OF
Deanwood. while the reception Som-
mittrc went through the formality Of
presenting the nations guest the free
dom OF the district. The ceremony
was performed by District Commits
,ioncr Wight in the presence Of the
admirars fleet captains, the military
and naval members Of the party and
as many of the reception committee as
could be crowded into the admiraIs
car.
John Addison Porter, secretary 10
the president, first extended President
McKinley's greeting, TO which tine adj
miral returned his thanks very briefly.
Commissioncr Wight then said:
adm. Dewey, you are now in the
District OF Columbia, and representing
the commissioners of the district, l
have the honor Of rendering you the
freedom Of the nations capital. and in
behalf of the people Of the district
from the most exalted to the hum
blest citizen, | give you sincere
and cordial welcome home. We feel
gratified that Washington is to he
your future home. 1t is the best place
in the world in which to have home,
and it is fitting that you who have
done so much for the nation and have
done such an important part for the
Aation should make your future home
d the nations capital. The people of
Washington will esteem IL, not only
elcasurc, but an honor to do all in
their power to make your stay with MS
pleasant as your services have been
ccessful at Manila"
Adm. Dewey's reply was as brief and
aractcristi) as all Of his other
Heeches haze been.
II want TO thank you very much,
Wv friends" said he, Sor this testi-
honial Of your regard. 1t is true that
s long as five, and / hope to live a
8ng time (cheers) intend To live in
Washington. l thank you again for
his expression.