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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09
Law Office OF William C. Preston.

INV OllICc OF W IIIIdIII = TtoNOlI1
Eleventh and Bank streets.
Richmond, Va.
The above-named parties Will please
take notice that l have fixed upon my
Office as the pace and January 3. 1900.
az 40 4. NJ, a. the time, for making the
enquiries directed BY said order Of the
Hastings Court Of the city OF Richmond.
Va. WILLIAM G. PRESTON,
de 2-Sa4w Special Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09
TAXES.


Room {, First Floor, City Hail.
Richmond, Va, December l, 1899.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
The last half of City Taxes. real estate
and personal, for 1859, Is NOW DUE AND
PAYABLE al this Office.
EVERY MALE 81 years Of age, and
EVERY PERSON keeping house or do
ing business in the city Is assessed for
personal taxes. Those who have not paid
any city taxes during the year will please
call and settle, so as to avoid being post
ed as delinquent.
GRADING, PAVING, PIPE AND
SEWER-CONNECTI BILLS are also
due, and viii have to be declared deiin-
ouent II not paid on or before end OF year.
FIVE PER CENT. was added TO all
tax bills, real or personal, not half paid
on or before JUNE 30th.
FIVE PER CENT. will be added TO last
half If not paid on or before DECEM-
Interest at SIX PER CENT. also at
taches to all bills as soon as reported de-
linquert.
Particular attention is called to the
above, as under an ordinance passed by
the City Council. there can be no avoid
ance of the Per cent penalty after De-
cember 3lst.
Office open from $40 A. NJ. to s p. NJ.
FRANK w. CUNNINGHAM
de lin Collector of City Taxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09

The accounts OF the Winnie Davis
Monument Association were audited yes
terday afternoon by committee VI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09
~ VIRGINIA NAVIGATION
WrNH COMPANY.
JAMES RIVER
y DAY LINE.

Steamer POCAHONTAS leaves MON.
DAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, at 7
A. NJ for Norfolk, Portsmouth. Old Point.
Newport News, Claremont. and James
river landings. ana connecting at Old
Point ana Norfolk for Washington, Bal
timors. and the North.
State-rooms reserved for the night al
moderate prices.
only $50 and 81 to Norfolk. Music by
Grand Crchestrion.
Freigh, received for above ma med places
and all points In Eastern virginia and
North Car olina. IRWIN WElSIGE2,
General Manager.
Il. A. Barber, Jr.. Secretary. my3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09
900 T. "
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.

1923 a. NJ. Daily, from Jacksonwr..
Savannah. Charleston. 40.
lanta, Macon. Augusta. ana
all points South
S:15 A. NJ, Daily, except Sunday from
Atlanta. Athens Raie's.
Henderson. Lynchburg. ana
the West.
s37 A. NJ, Daily except sunday pee
tersburg local
500 A NJ, Sunday only, from Atlanta.
A.nens, Raleigh Henderson
Lynchburg, and ths WpaL
90 A. NJ, Daily. except sunday frUu
GoldsbOro' and other lmme.
diate stations. Norfolk. a0l
suffolk
I1:O5 A. NJ, Sunday only from Norfolk.
Suffolk, and peteIsl.rg
80 =. NJ, Daily, except Sunday. rom
Petersburg.
7:25 Il. NJ, Daily, from Jacksonville. "a
Nauuah. tNHri. ton Mile
mingtOu. Goidsb0ro'. and all
points South
$50 =. NJ, Daily from Norfolk slnolk.
WaNerY, and pet.r. lurg
SO Z. NJ, Daily. Petershurg Lynch.
burg. and The West
J. r. KENNY, II. M EMERSON
General Manager. Traffic Nalag.r.
H. n EMERSON
General Passenger Agent
q. s. CAMPBELL
no 10 Division Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09
Automatic Cashier. at Po.t-omce.

A now Brandt autOnoUc Cashier has
been placed i'm the money order and stamp
departments OF the post-oiilce. The ma
chine Is devised 10 prevent mistakes in
giving change.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09
ACCOMMODATION TRANS.

DAILY except sunday
712A. NJ, Leaves Elba for Quarr'1
A 90 L. NJ, Leaves Byrd street l-l
Fredericksburg.
GRO L. NJ, Leaves E.ba for Ashland
G.aOA. NJ. Arrives Eiba from Ashland
SOB a NJ Arrives Byrd street i' 20
Frederick burg.
Cos T. NJ. Arrives Eiha from Ashland
W. y. TAYLOR Traffic Man.s
II. T. ID. Myers. President. t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09

1920 AND 1922 EAST MAIN STREET.
Uptown Store. 500 east Marshail.
Both phones at both stores.
II will pay you to write for one or our
Complete Price-Lists. It's regular
money-saver. go. ~, O..
Manchester Stores, 12l2 and l2li HUI OF.
mo 21-Tu. Th&SaD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09

ATLANTIC-C0AST
LINE.
Schedule I'm Eject November 10. isoa
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND-BYRD-
STREET. STATION


NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersburg
9.3l A. NJ; Norfolk u - l.
NJ Stops only at Petersburz.
Waverly, and Suffolk. "a
. NJ, Daily. Arrives Pcterslnrs
$50 \. NJ. Weldon u
a. ~, Fayetteville s.i5 l..
NJ. Charleston 1910 y. a
Savannah 1870 A. NJ, Jazz,
sOnyille 7.3O \. NJ. pOrt
Tampa 6.Z0 =. M. Cornocf,
ar Wilson with No. A.. LID.
irving GoldsDoro' $40 b.. 81.
Wilmington 5f5. puIna'
Sleeper New York o. Jae.-
EOnnlc.
. NJ. Daily. except sunday. ar.
rives Petersburg 1906 J.. d
stops Manchester. Dr.Wrg,.
Bluffs, CcEtralia, and Dh...
ter on signal.
NJ, Daily. Local. Arrives pc
tersburg 4'l5 =. " Ml1.s
all stops
NJ, Daily. except sunday ~.
rives PEI srsburg 6i5 p. m
Weldon % Il. NJ. and Rorsy
Mount $3.50 h. 81. makes al
intermediate stops.
~, Daily. Arrives Pctor.lrs
7:2t h. NJ. COnnoc.. R.f
Norfolk and Weston fr
Norfolk and intorm.la.
points; Emporia, $40 on.
meets with 4. and d. .-
stations between Eurr.
and LawrenccViilD. VIOLA
S.5S \. 81. feyettcviiia 45
y. A.. Charleston J.li a. d.
savannah 1.Oi a. 81. It..
souNiile 1880 a. 81. F-
Tampa 9i5 T. NJ
NEW LINE TO MlnuL.
GEORGIA pClNTS -Ar-r.
ing Aiken rs A. ST. Al.
gusta $40 A. 81. Macon q
A. NJ. Atlanta 1913 D. 81
Pullman Sleepers NeW Y.-.
10 Wilmington, Chariee..r.
Jacksonville. Aiken. Angus
and Macon.
NJ. Daily. Arrives Petorehlrs
$3.50 \. NJ. Weldon ll.N %.
NJ. Makes local stops f.
tween Petersburg anc $751;.
don. Arrives LynchburR -h
a. ~. Roanoke, Va. i.31 A.
NJ, Bristol, Va. 1870 A. 70
Connects M Emp0ria ~
Danvillc, Va. arriving 'N
A. NJ. Pullman Sleeper R.ot.
mord % Lynchburg.
NJ, Daily. Arrives petcr7hnrf
II 80 Il. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09
D { p D Richmond, Frode',il'
llu II q II burg and POtOmlI
schedule in E1ect NOVcmber ~ I.ll
LEAVE BYRD-STREET STATION

'<+s - - y hb-' 'hsf'r'
1888 a. NJ, Daily, for Wastrs.ol all
points North. S.nfa oa.1 lf
Milford and Frele.ca.Dlrg
Pullman Sleepers i0 sew
York.
$50 A. NJ, Sunday only Tor Wa atf
ton and points North a.'f
at Elba. Glen Allen, ASH
land. Tayl0rsville. DOsn
Ruther Glen. Ponola, MN+
ford. WOOdslane, Guinea.
summit, Frederlcksburc.
Brooke. and Widewater
Pullman car
s:45 A. NJ, Daily except Sunday, f9r
Washington n Ioln.i
North. Stops AT Elba, Glen
Allen Ashland, Tsylorsy..s
boswell. Ruther Glen. Ptro-
Ia. Milford Woodslane. Cub
nea. Summit. Frederic
water. Pullman car
II 90 NJ, Daily. except Sunday f1r
Washington and rr.nff
North Stops az Eitl Cen
Allen, Ashland. boswell
Milford, and Frei.dffa-
burg Parlor car. Con.
nects with Congr oss.orI
Limited at Washiugton
g:45 p NJ. Daily. for WashngiCl afl
points North. stops ar lIal.
Ashland boswell AiNfli.
Fredericksburg Brooke 1ri
whitewater. Stops GO other
stations sunday. s.Eer.f
Richmond 20 New York.
Sleeper Washington 10 phi
adelphia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-09
ATTENTION, ECONOMICAL
HOUSEKEEPERS!

CUT PRICES IN GROCERIES.
GUARANTEE TO SAVE YOU 20 FER
CENT.
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ARRIVE ByRp-sTaEEr STATION.

S.4OA. NJ, Daily stops M Wiicvater
Brooke, fredericksburg, MI.
ford, boswell. Ashland 'nl
Elba. Stops N other staf.l f
Sundays Sleeper New YORK
10 Richmond.
3.OOP NJ, Daily except Sunday. ,M.s
az fredericksburg M.f0r
boswell. Ashland. Glen Az
len and Eiha Parl0r Olf
from Washington.
6:2S z. NJ, Daily. stops only af ~
rlcksburg boswell hN'
land. and Elba Pullman
cars from New YORK
$40 r. NJ. Daily. stops az widow afef'
Brook Ike. Frsdr .eA burg.
Summit, Guinea W0o.s.trr.
Milford. pen0.a E1inft
Glen. boswell Iay'or6N +;
Ashland Glen Aleu- iNi
E'lha giopping car
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
SUFFRAGE IN TENNESSEE.

We have published letters from several
Southern States giving synopses OF their
requirements with reference 10 suffrage.
We are now able TO present some infOr-
nation from Tennessee. In that State In
1859 what is known as the Dortch law
was passed That law provides for regis
tration in the counties having large
cities. such rs Memphis. Knoxville, Chat
tanooga. and Nashville. and also IN some
Of the other counties having large towns.
II IS also necessary that the voter shall
have a poll-tax receipt for the year pre-
vious TO the one ia which he votes. The
Australian ballot system is used, but 10
devices arc placed over the names OF cam
didates. Candidates for Offices are group
ed i'm alphabetical order in one column.
but it is not necessary TO group the CT
fees IN alpha betical order. A voter makes
his choice by placing mark opposite
the name Of the person for whom he de-
sires TO cast his ballot.
We are informed that under this simple
law the negro has been entirely elImi-
mated as a political factor An additional
law was passed about year ago forbid
ding payment OF poll-taxes I'm blocks.
Each person must pay mis- pol-tax or
give another person power Of attorney so
10 do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
THE CANNON CRACKER.

| bire-crackers Of common size and noise
! power may be reckoned among the means
| % reasonable enjoyment permitted our
| youth al Christmas They are sufficient
| 10 make the report which boys 80 much
| delight In. and they emit plentifully the
sulphurous odor which Is rightly supposed
20 De akin 10 that Of the smoke Of battle.
These small-sized hre-crackers long
have been tolerated IN Richmond. and
we know OF no kick" against them, but
revolt Is arising against the cannon
cracker. Those deadly explosives are
growing in size and, II nothing is done
TO regulate their sale. who knows that
sizes as large as nail-keg may not be
put upon the market? Every year the
Christmas record is blurred and blacken-
ed by accidents caused b. them Yet, we
can assure Dispatch readers that not
half the mischief done is ever published.
In numerous cases nervous women ac-
tually are sent to bed. III. by reason Of
shocks received from these explosives.
The question now is Where f. this thing
TO end? viii not the City Council pass an
ordinance prohibiting The sale Of them
here? Though we have not set been able
accurately 10 inform ourselves upon the
subject. II cannot be possible that in the
larger cities Of The country az much li-
cense in this respect Is given as We give.
It IS one thing TO permit these explosions
upon ones own premises, and quite an
other 90 permit them on crowded tho
roughfares! But. really, our community
would be better off If the sale Of cannon
crackers were prohibited altogether in
Richmond. Then we should have fewer
fires. fewer accidents. fewer men and wo-
men TO look forward TO the Christmas
holidays with horror and dread.
The common cracker-called here of old
'pop-cracker'' large enough and loud
enough, and hurtful enough, for little boys
and girls. Therefore The city Council
would do well TO draw the line on the can
nor-cracker. and the baby walker" but
first public sentiment must be awakened
IL s. not reasonable 20 expect the Coun-
ell 10 legislate upon the subject until they
have undoubted evidence that such is the
wish Of the people.
The trouble about dealing with a matter
of this character IS that public ndigna-
ton. which is very hot at this time OF
the year, cools off as the holiday season
Tccedes into the past. That difficulty can
be- overcome only by some lamentable
object-lesson, or by some requirement
upon the part of nre-insu=ance compa-
MES or by persistent work on the part
Of pubic-spirited citizens who heartily
wish to see'the evil removed.
Heaven forbid that we should require q
holocaust to draw public attention to the
natter Better that we should agitate,
and agitate, till the masses are convinced
that the cannon-cracker Is a public enc
my, 10 which no quarter should be grant
ed. When that time comes. we may rest
assured. the City Council will act as we
could wish. Heaven speed the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
HAPPY srNDAY-scHooL FOLK.
Christmas Celebration of Emmanuel
school ~ Great Success.

The Sunday school of Emmanuel Bap-
fist church held its annual Christmas en-
tertainment last night, and most de-
lightful and successful one il was
The church was crowded 20 the doors.
and although extra seats were provided
many had to stand throughout the exer
cises II Is doubtful whether there was
ever as large q crowd i'm the church be-
fore.
The exercises by the children were high
~ Interesting and reflected credit upon
both the boys and girls taking part, and
the young ladies' who trained them so
thoroughly. The opening feature was the
Brownies drill, which was well executed
by number of little girls and boys who
sang well and marched very cleyerly. The
goodnight drill. by eight little girls in
their night robes. and carrying each her
doll. was unique and attractive. This was
followed by the twO-act cantata. EN-
chanted Castle I'm which an the parts
We're well taken. As Santa Claus was
making his speech at the close of the
cantata the curtains were drawn. Ie-
yealing the castle. built of boxes of con-
dictionaries, on each of which was writ
ten the name of a member of either the
morning or afternoon school Each scholar
received one Of these boxes ana an
orange.
Altogether the celebration was one Of
the best In the history Of the school
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27

get all the delegates from BOtetourt and
two thirds of those from Rockbridgc in
Guiding the city of Buena Vista. Mr.. j..
S Craig, former member of the House
from Rockbridge and Captain David f..
Moore. x-Commonwealth's Attorney of
kockbrldge county, are also candidates,
and are expected TO divide the vote of the
county with Or. Johnston
The friends Of Mr.. Jones claim he will
get an the delegates from the counties Of
Allegheny. Bath. and Highland. portion
of those from Botetourt, and possibly
enough from Rockbridge to give him the
nomination
The nominating convention will be held
at Clifton Forge on the night of January
eth.
1t is thought likely that the Republic
cans will have n candidate i'm the field.
1t IS probable that Mr.. Robert Fulwiler,
of Buchanan. BotetOurt county. who was
very badly beaten by Mr.. McCorkle I'm
the fall Of lS9S. will try 10 beat the Demo-
cratic candidate at the coming election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
THE RICHMOND DISPATCE.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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payable 20 the carrier weekly OF monthly
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The WEEKLY DISPATCH issued ana
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annum. or 10 cents for six months
Subscriptions in all cases payable ih au-
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tered letter Currency sent by maii VIII
be at the risk Of the sender. Subscribers
wishing their post-oiiice changed must
give their old as well as their new post
once. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
engagements in Luson and Pnnny.

WASHINGTON. December 26.-Inder
to-uaN date, General Otis az Manila.
reports some details of engagements with
me insurgents following the death or
General LawtOn. His dispatch follows.
Following recent minor engagements:
capture san MateO. December 18th: Cen
eial Lawt0n killed. Captain Kinnan,
IWenty-ninth Infantry. and Lieutenant
breckenridge Seventh Infantry slightly
Wouded, and four enlisted men slightly
wounded, capture. same date Montalbau:
Lieutenant COtchett Eleventh Cavalry.
ana six enlisted men wounded mostly
slightly; enemy's casualties heavy. In
Northern Zambales. Twenty-hrst instant
Bell struck $50 insurgents. Killed. wound
ed. and calNured -. and captured 20 rifles:
Lieutenant Read Ihirty-siXth Infantry
wounded right thigh; injury moderate.
Hughes, llOiO. reports that insurgent
band attacked BrOwnelrs company
ClWenty- Infantry near JarO. and
repulsed. with heavy loss I'm men and 2j
rifles Insurgents are I'm ROmbiOn. SUR
rendering arms Twenty third instant,
Captain Dame, Thirty-fourth Infantry
struck nsurgent band near AritaO. pro-
vince Nueva Nscaya. killing and wound
ing ~. and capturing rifles. Lieutenant
Mead. Twenty-frst Infantry, attacked in
surgent outpost near Caiamba. oath in
slant. killing .. and capturing 8 rifles In
mountains. southern portion Bataan pro-
vince. 2ith instant Captain Comfort,
Thirty-secOnd Infantry struck insurEent
band, wOunding : and having ] man
wounded. Major Spence. same regiment,
same locality. captured insurgent corral,
with l25 cattle and ponies. Captain Hay
son. same date. attacked I'm mountains
Signed Otis"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27

The following came 70 us by telegraph
yesterday.

The following came 10 us by telegraph
yesterday;
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Washington. ID. g.. December %. 1899.
The committee having In charge the
raising Of a fund for the benefit OF the
widow and four young children OF the
late Major-General Henry w. LAYTON.
who was killed IN action at San Mateo'
LuzOn. =. l.. December 18th. request you
10 solicit and receive contributions ana
act for and represent the committee In
your city and vicinity.
II is proposed 10 keep the subscription
lists open until the evening OF the 9Th OF
January
General Lawton's services and sacri-
fees for his country flag and his eX-
pressed concern for the care of his fam
iv is the most fetching appeal that can
bo made ii. {. COkBlN,
Adfutant-General for the Committee.
Readers OF the Dispatch are familiar
with the circumstances attending The
death Of General Lawton, and are in
formed. also. OF the efforts being made TO
raise a fund for his widow and children.
ANY subscriptions TO the fund entrusted
10 the Dispatch will be promptly ac-
knowledged and forwarded 10 the general
committee having charge of the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
ELIxs' CHRISTIANS TREE.
An Unique and Most Enjoyable En-
tertainment Last Night.

Richmond Lodge OF Elks celebrated
Christmas last night in an unique though
highly entertaining. fashion. a Christ,
mas-tree was erected I'm the parlor, ana
ns branches bent beneath the weight or
many presents. Every member OF the
club was remembered, and each received
his present
The entertainment was highly amusing,
and ihe parlors were hllel WIN ilelipei y
and quests Mr. J.. %. Wendenburg pre-
sided as master OF ceremonies. and pre-
scented each member with his present.
They were all toys OF various descrip-
tons. and reflected az near ms possible
the business. or some PECULIARLY or char
acteristic OF the recipient. Much amuse-
ment was afforded by the tree.
punch bowls filed with Christmas
beverages but added pleasure 20 the oc-
casion. and merriment reigned supreme
until "a late hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
DIR. OPPENHIMER PRESIDENT.
lie il Elected Head Ofncer OF the
Academy of Medicine.

The semi-monthly meeting of the Rich
mOnd Academy Of Medicine and Surgery
was held last evening at its rooms, in
Lee-Camp Hall. This being the last meet
ing in December. the election Of officers
for 1900 was entered into and resulted as
follows: Dr. William r. Oppenhimer,
PRESIDENT Dr. A. G.. Palmer, first vice
president Or C.. +. Robins. second vice
president; DIR. j. =. Massie third vice
president; Or. Mark W. Peyser. secretary
nfth consecutive term: Dr. W. H.
Parker. assistant secretary; DR.. j. Travis
Taylor treasurer. and Or. NJ. b. Nuckois,
librarian; the last three were elected Tor
TWO consecutive terms. judiciary Com
mittee-Drs. j. $. Wexford chairman, II.
III. Levy. Hodges Palmer Ross. and Ian
don h. Edwards. Dr. W. II. Lyme, VINO
is about TO leave the city for New Mex
leo. was unanimously elected non-resi-
dent fellow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
VIRGINIA DIVISION MEETS.
An Interesting Session Of the TraN-
cling Men Last Night.

The members of Virginia Division
Travellers Protective Association, met
last evening at the call Of their State
president az Post As headquarters, to dis
cuss matters Of Importance to the assoc
citation and the businessmen generally.
Railroads was one of the topics dis
cussed. The SeabOard Airline and lis
president were favOrdbly commented
commented upon. The travelling men
want comfort and as many cOnveniences
as possible while hustling for trade; espe-
cially is il appreciated when il is known
that there is so much 10 contend with
while there is such al cOustancy attached
to this always on-the-go life" Inter
changeable mileage books, such as they
have in the West and other places, would
bc very desirable. Convenient depOts at
small stations as well as at larger ones,
and hotels commensurate with the prices
paid would make the travelling man even
happier.
The membership of Virginia Division
has been steadily on the increase since
the national convention, and As comments
on the work have been favOraDly made DO
publications outside of this state, the
members last night were especially en-
thusiasuc I'm formulating ideas ana plans
for continued prosecution Of the work.
and I'm consequence OF their action com
mittees consisting OF two for each
branch of business Will be on the hustle
from now on, with the hope OF carrying
to the next convention the largest MEM
bership that any State south OF the Ohio
and east of the Mississippi rivers.
IL Is the Travellers Protective AssOcia-
ton of America. composed of the whole
sale dealers. manufacturers, and their
statesmen. that the members Of Virginia
Division feel can be of great help to the
commercial welfare of city, State. and
country. and I'm soliciting the cooperation
of the businessman. IL Is not for any in
dividual benefit. but 10 WELD an influence
for good for an.
BENJAMIN T.. Hoffman, national chairman
of the Hotel Committee. OF Lafayette,
Ind. writes words of commentator 10
the members of Post \, and asks 60 be
TO all his friends in Virginia
who meet with the boys in their annual
nnur.nf inns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-27
"Bethamy Home Near hon Air.


We desire TO make grateful acknowledge
ment 90 the good people of Richmond and
Manchester for so kindly remembering
the children OF the home, sending such a
bountiful supply Of toys, provisions, and
clothing giving them the most delightful
Christmas of their lives. We would bee
glad. if il were possible To thank each
of the kind donors i'm person, but as we
cannot, We beg them TO accept our sin-
cere thanks, and assure them that these
substantial tokens of their love and in-
terost I'M the home greatly encourage is
in cur work, ana makes as deeply CRATE
full to the "Giyer of AN good" Who puts
il into the hearts of His people thus 10
distribute His bounty.
In addition TO the pleasures Of Christ
mas. they had given them to-day beau
tiful Christmas-tree entertainment by the
children of Bon Air, when every child was
remembered by name, receiving q gift.
filling their hearts with joy and gladness.
Altogether il has been a delightful season,
for which we are devoutly thankful.
i. ". BURROUGHS.
December %, 1899