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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24


praises accorded 10 IL.
QUITE ILL
Jenny. the little daughter of Captain
George W. Rogers is seriously III at the
home of her parents. on Nicholson street
She is suffering from meningitis and brain
trouble.
Mrs Lewis Rogers. wife of Lieutenant
Lewis Rogers is much improved from a
recent illness.
Mr.. w. r. Morecock. proprietor Of
Fulton Spring Laundry, who was severe
" burned by an explosion Of gasoline at
his place of business, is much better.
MR.. Charles Dorance. Of Baltimore, is in
Fulton, being called here to be in attend
ance upon her mother. Mrs. Lawder who
IS very much indisposed.
Master Claud Jordan. the son Of Mr.
Ottowa Jordan, Of Louisiana street, who
has been quite III, is now convaleseent.
Mr. Frank Manoley. OF Baltimore. will
visit his parents, at their home, 1925 Louis
lana street, in few days.
Mr. Richard Eacho. a former merchant
OF this vicinity has returned TO Fulton
and established himself In his old busi-
ness.
The little daughter of Mr.. Thomas
Saunders. who has been quite Ill at her
parents residence on Nicholson street, Is
much better.
The Rev. Cabell b. Hening, will occupy
his pulpit at both morning and evening
services to-day. The subject for the
morning service Is. Beating Under the
Body" He will preach Christmas SER
mon on Sunday night at 1:i5 T. NJ MS
subject being christmas Gifts.
Mr.. George NJ. Mask left yesterday for
his new place Of business at Evansville
Ind.
Mr. William Lamb has returned to his
home on Fulton Hill. from Blacksburs'
where he has been studying
Congressman John Lamb has returned
from Washington 10 his home on fultoh
Hill.
Miss Ruby Fleet. who has been visiting
the Rev. Caben Henng and wife, lett Tor
her home In King and Queen.
Miss Annie Bagby, Of 700 Graham street
has left for Stephensvllle, 10 Visit her
uncle Mr.. W. F. Bagby.
Cards are out announcing the MAJ mage
of Mr.. Oler Markham and Miss Llzzie
Reams, of this city.
The excellent choir Of Fulton Bapts'
church have prepared muslcai pro-
gramme for the Christmas exercises wnicn
will be hard to equal The Christmas res
tival takes places on Thursday night
SPECIAL SERMON.
In keeping with the request OF me IKE.
cu,ive Committee, tnat all the Methodlst
ministers preach on the subject OF the
methodist City Mission" to-day
Rev. j. r. Routten VIII take that
as his subject at IL "A. M al Dehhy-
Streets church. His subject at 40 Z. NJ.
will be "A Piece OF Clay with Breath IN
It,"
The Methodist church will have their
festival on Tn lrsday night at O'Clock ana
n pleasant time will be had by all VINO
attend. A most enjoyable programme mas
been arranged by the committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
Eastern Star.

The regular meeting of Ruth Chapter,
No. s. Order of the Eastern star was held
in st. Adams Hall Friday night
Eight candidates received the degrees
of the order, and the annual election OF
officers took place. with the following re-
suit: Worthy Matron, Mrs. j. NJ. Gift;
Worthy Patron Samuel X. Crowder; AS
sociate Matron Mrs. O. r. Alexander
conductress. Miss Mary A. Crewe; Asso-
ciate Conductress, Miss Rosa c. Mayer
Secretary. Mrs. G.. A. Nesbitt: Treasurer,
John II. Mayer; Marshal. William Hall
Crew: Warder, Miss b. c. Tillery; Or
ganist, Miss Alice Bowman; Sentinel, Cat
lett Conway.
The following Star officers were appoint
ed: Miss Aureiia p. Blankenship, "Adah :"
ass Neva Evans. Ruth" Mrs. j. e.
Bowman, Esther" Miss Lille Blanken-
ship. Martha" Miss Emma Gary.
"Electa"
The above officers were installed by
Special Deputy Charles a. Nesbitt.
The order OF the Eastern Star Is very
popular IN Richmond, and at every meet
ing OF Ruth chapter there are many ap-
plications for the degrees from those who
are eligible TO receive them.
The prerequisite TO the degrees Is that
OF being a master Mason in good stand
ing. master Masons wife. sister, daugh-
ter. mother or widow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
LIVELY TIMES
ARE LOOKED FOR
Legislative Session Promises to Be
Very Interesting.
The FIGHT ON THE REGISTER
Bill TO Abolish His Office Likely I" i'e
Defeated in the House-Barksiaic
Gathering Data as to Cor
ruption in Elections

Tho legislative session promises 10 pe o"e
Of unusual interest. Before the adjourn
ment for the Christmas recess there were
evidences OF lively times 20 come after
rho holidays. During the campaign last
summer and fan the matter OF who should
DO sent 10 the United states Senate was
tie sole issue. That question has been
settled by Mr. Martins election Now the
senators and delegates are. 80 to speak,
foot-loose and free 10 do as they please.
lust before adjournment "a little bubble
sprane up and 30 may grow ara Dui'l no'
long after Christmas. some OF the sena-
TORS and DELEGATES are disposed TO resent
-. .u.i-ed ..etiyity of outsiders I'm behalf
of certain legislation. Ii rs limited that
,here win l.. something said publicly
when occasion offers. about an ahosed at
tempt ON ihe part of % few very Wei
known gentlemen TO influence legislators
:, vote FOR such measures as they want
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
CHARTER FOR NEW ROAD,
Legislature Will BE Asked for One for
4. Il. and G. Railway.

4 petition will be presented to the Leg
islature asking for a charter f0< new
organization known as the Appomattox,
buckingham az Cumberland Railroad Co.,
which desires to build line from Apo
mattox Courthouse to Cumberland
Courthouse or to Farmville, or 10 some
point on the Farmvile and Powhatan
railroad. The object OF the company Is
to develop the resources and industries
in the counties Of Appomattox, Bucking-
ham and Cumberland and Prince Edward
The corporators are James II. Werth
and NJ l.. Van Doren, of Richmond; Sen
ators II. d. Flood Of Appomattox and
A. ID. Watkins of Prince Edward; Dele
gate f. w. Hubbard, Of buckingham and
Cumberland: b. W. L. Blanton. Of Cum
berand, and II. NJ. White. of Bucking-
ham.
Mr. Fred Robinson, chief clerk OF tbs
Department of Motive Power Of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio is in receipt Of handsome
French desk clock. sent him by the Chic
ago Pneumatic Tool Company.
Capt c. w. Westbury. travelling mas
senger agent for the Southern, and Mrs.
Westbury. will spend Christmas at Mrs.
Westbury's home, West Point.
District Passenger Agent Bosley. OF the
Norfolk & Western. will spend the holi-
days at his Maryland home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

passed. There is no charge or iptimauon
of anything more than the use OF pollu-
cal influence 10 drive senator's and oeie-
gates into line for certain bi!ls
AS TO THE REGISTER
No one can safely predict now what
important legislation Wall be enacted
There Is TO question. however, that the
position of REGISTER of the Land Oilice
win remain as il is. The movement TO
merge 1t with the Office 4 Secretary OF
the Commonwealth has supporters
every time IL has been agitand. The 81
cral belief IS the House will refuse TO CON
cur I'm tie Senate bill. Should ii pass, the
Governor will veto st. and 10 will be inn
possible 10 muster enough votes to pass
the measure over the veto.
The trouble is the advocates Of the OH
have not advanced any arguments as 10
why the Office should be dispensed with.
EXCEPT that the last legislature intended
10 abolish the office. 1t has not been
shown to the satisfaction of many mem
bcrs that there will be any material saving
10 the Commonwealth. The opposition
comes from three sources. First. there
are those Zho oppose tie abolition of the
office for sentimental reasons. 1t Is the
oldest one, having been in existence in
colonial times Secondly, some contend
a. Is one of the most important In the
state and should haze a head 20 be chosen
by the General Assembly. Thirdly it Is
claimed that the movement 10 abolish 1t Is
10 give TO the alleged office trust more
patronage. There will be interesting and
spicy talks on the third reason referred to
when the bill reaches the House
Delegate Folkes. of Richmond. is lead
ing the fight on the bill and it may be
depended upon that he will make it lively
for the advocates Of the measure.
TO PURIFY THE ELECTIONS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
CITY ALMSH0USE
OF MANCHESTER.
Comfortable Abode for the Poor and
Needy of the City.
KINDHEARTED SUPERINTENDENT
Institution il Under the Direction OF
the City Physician and the Council
Committees--Small Number OF
Inmates at Present.

There is situated plcturesquely upon
one Of the most prominent elevations to
the southwest Of the historical old city
OF Manchester. three substantial frame
buildings, erected about six years ago
by the city as a home and retreat for tina
dependent sick ana poor OF the city.
The originators OF this institution were
Or. Ingram. Councilman Hart and Mr..
Emmett Weisigcr The city had long felt
the need of such an institution. IL was
considered money well spent at the time
and has since proven it's worth, not only
from beneficiary standpoint. but from
financial standing
BY actual comparison, II is shown that
money has been saved the city by SO con-
centrating her expenditures In aiding and
relieving the poor.
The affairs OF this institution are di-
rectly under the supervision OF COM
mittee. appointed by the Council, tho
chairman Of which is Or. Lawrence In
gram, City Physician. VINO has served in
this capacity since the first days Of It's
operation
SUPERINTENDENT wM. ALLEN.
Mr.. William Allen has personal charge
OF the premises and inmates, which posi-.
ton he has held FOR some time and hts
cars anu dNtcHtifH ~ hH' hub'o va IVA
office are recognized and appreciated BY
all.
AT present the humber OF inmate at the
Almshouse is unusually small. there being
only sixteen IN all. both white and color
ed. There are two separate buildings. enc
for the white inmates, the other for coll
ored In emergency cases. the Almshouss
Is used as a city hospital. No conta.
gious disease is ever taken to the ins,i-
tuition, only cases of accident and troubles
free from contagi0n. among the poor
classes.
At the Almshouse, they receive the best
medical attention and every comfort and
convenience Is afforded.
WORK BY THE INMATES.
The buildings are plainly but cleanly
furnished and kept, most OF sne work
being done by the inmates who are able
TO work and who take much pride I'm tho
appearance OF the place. The old woman
who has charge OF the dinlng-room.
though she has a room IN another part
OF the building. insists upon sleeping on
the floor'of the dinlng-room before tho
open fire.
The Committee on Poor meets once
every month. visits the Almshouse upon
a tour OF inspection and reports tosthe
CITY Council at It's regular meeting. The
expenses OF the institution are met AT the
close Of every month.
This home for the poor and disabled was
situated fnst where II IS on account az
the healthfulncss OF the locality Tho
drainage Is natural and perfect and the
air pure and perfuwed with the fragrance
Of the adjacent woods and Acids
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

Mrs. Longstreet Is the wife of the "a
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General James Longstreet, the only living
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Mrs. Belva lockwood, the eminent bar
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

Register OF Land OIiicej
Senator Barksdale promises to stir up
things when his bill TO purify elections
comes up This measure is designed 10
prevent the use OF money for the purpose
OF corruptlng the voters. 10 has refer-
Cnce especially. to the county ana mum
cipal elections. where party nominations
are not made Mr.. Barksdale has
gathered "a vast lot Of data that will be
used when the proper time comes. He
will show. unless the statements he Will
make can be successfully controverted,
that An many counties and cities men
buy their offices. The Senator has re-
ceived many letters commencing his bill
and promising support TO H. Some OF
his correspondents are willing 10 per-
sonally appear before the committee and
tell what they know as to the corrupt
use OF money in elections.
II IL pretty well settled that a bill
will be offered making the Commissioner
OF Agriculture elective by the General
Assembly. In fact. there Is talk of
creating a new state office and making
the librarian elective by the LEGISLATURE.
Soon after the holidays the whole matter
of the workings Of the Agricultural De-
partmont will be- looked into. and bills
looking 10 increasing its usefulness to the
farmers will DO offered With plenty
OF money TO be derived from the fertil-
ger tonnage tax. this department Will
now become one OF the most important
In the State.
oW-SERVANTS' ACT.
senator fcllwa M and others will
make another enfort 10 have passed the
TeIlow Ser, ants bill they so ably advo-
Gated at the last session Such a measure,
Il Is claimed by those who have made a
martial canvass OF the General Assembly.
win not pass. The opponents Of the bill
say the opposition in the Senate will
be stronger than two years ago. that is.
II u 10 made TO apply 10 any corporations.
firrns or concerns except railroads.
II y probable that the recommendations
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
FULTON NEWS.
Items OF General Interest From the
East-End.

East-End.
TrampG are infesting the suburbs or
Fulton in considerable numbers, and their
behavior in several instances, has been
quite rude to the residents Of this vicini-
tv. The boldness with which they enter
the back entrances to residences and de-
mand food Is a great nuisance, and they
have on several occasions badly fright
ened the lady members Of households In
the neighborhood.
Tho Christmas festivals at the different
churches In Fulton promise to be Incl
dents of rare musical and literary pro-
ductions Those in charge have executed
the tasks given them in a most creditable
and worthy manner, and deserve much
praise for their really excellent work. The
services at the Weddell Memorial Cps
copaD church will be especially pleasing
20 those who attend. The programme Is
as follows:
Prayer
Recitation, "Our Christmas Guest" by
three little girls and two little boys.
Chorus, Saw you never in the Twi-
light"
Recitation, by Miss Emma Gill.
Hymn $40. by the school
Recitation. by Miss Ethel Goodwin.
Hymn 81, by the school.
Recitation, Miss Alice Lewis.
Recitation, by Miss Mamie Kersey
Chorus: Hear the merry bells.
Recitation, Miss Nellie Mcdowell.
Hymn 80. by the school.
Recitation, by Miss Ruth Bushell.
Hymn 52s. by tho school,
Recitation, by Miss Emma Montgomery.
Addresses. by the Rev r. A. Goodwin
and f. Il. Snead.
Distribution of presents.
The festival will take place on next
Wednesday night at =. NJ.
MEETING KINGS DAUGHTERS.
The Circle Of Kings Daughters and
Sons had called meeting on Friday
night. at which the leader. Miss Martha
Black. was presented with beautiful
fur collarette. The presentation speech
was made by Mrs. Frank Christian, In an
Grafton OF considerable merit. and was
accepted by Miss Black in graceful
manntr. and with few well-chosen
words Of thanks.
The residents Of Fulton are glad to
learn Of the prominent place accorded the
Fulton Mandolin and Guitar Club. In
connection with It's quartettes on pro-
gramme for the entertainment OF the In
mates Of the Alnnshouss This y de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

unstrung. I desire. also TO say that
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depression
Mss Mary J. Kennedy. manager OF the
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w. sd street. Chicago, Ill:
II found the continual change Of diet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

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aeh
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
The
Only
Bank

OF the state Board OF Fisheries, looking
10 making the Le Cato act more effective,
will be enacted into law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

Mr.. J. c. johnson. OF the Union rhec-
logical Seminary. II suffering from au
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

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QUITE ILL

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-09-06
DRAIN UPON ENGLAND's GOLD.
Anxiety in London for Fear Anne RIGA
VIII Draw Heavily ON
Her Gold. :

The anxiety as to the question or the
inadequacy Of the gold reserve Of the
Bank Of England resulted in the Cen
trail Association of Bankers meeting re-
Gently referring the subject to a com
mittee for early report, The rise in
the discount rate of the Reichsbank,
the efforts of Germany to attract gold,
the expectation that money will be
dear in the United States before the
end of September and the determina-
ton of the Bank of France to protect
it's gold reserve have all accumulated
the situation. The Statist saysi
''In that case America will withdraw
gold from Europe instead of sending it
hither, as now. No doubt she can do so
if she pleases, in spite of the probable.
ity that, large as have been the exports
of commodities from the United States,
the imports and the securities, added
to the interest, etc, payable to Europe,
and the expenditure of Americans in
Europe, have turned the balance of in
debtedness against the United States. IS
The Statist says in conclusion that
London will be most fortunate if four
per cent. bank rate tides over the au-
tumn, and suggests, in the event of the
reserves being seriously: threatened,
that the London banks follow the ex-
ample of the Clearing House associa-
ton of New York in issuing certificates.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-09-06
Gold Standard for, India.

The report of the Indian currency
commission, appointed in 1898, has just
been made public. It concurs in the
decision of the Indian government not
to revert to the silver standard, and adj.
!vises that immediate measures be taken
to effectively establish gold standard,
which, it says, is Of paramount impor-
lance to midas material interests.
The report adds that the British SOW
ereign ought to be made legal tender
in and the current coin Of India and
the Indian minis opened to the unre-
stricted coinage Of gold under condi-
tons similar to those governing the
Australian branches Of the royal mint.
1T advises that no limit be at present
imposed on the amount for. which ru-
pees are legal tender. It declares that
the Indian government ought not to
he compelled to buy rupees with gold
On demand for merely internal pur-
poses, but 9 gold reserve ought to be
freely available for foreign remit
.tances whenever exchange falls below
the specie point. The government ought
to continue to give rupees for gold but
fresh rupees should not be coined until
the proportion Of gold in the currency
is found to exceed the requirements of
the public. IN clusion, the report
recommends that the value Of the ru-
pee be maintained at one shilling four
pence.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-09-06
Ills Burglar Final. CAM
81 u. QUAD. Copyrighted.

ST have been keeping house for over
% years, 3 said the man with the Henry
Clay cigar, 8 and every night OF that
time I have had burglars more or less
on on my mind. Itis all over nov, and You
don't know how relieved Lam.
How all over?' asked one OF his lis
teners. r. s=5 XII zs 4s5. @ , s:s
5s+ why, my burglar has come and
gone, and I also understand myself. 1
never slept night without loaded
revolver within reach, and for % years
I have had a programme. am toll
erably light sleeper. I expected the
stairs to creak as the burglar came up.
This would awaken me and give me
time to get my gun. He would come
into my room, but I would play pos
sum till he reached for my clothes.
He would then be within three feet of
me, and would shoot him in the back.
In my tenderest moods l never got 10
that point where decided to give the
burglar a show for his life. would
shoot him down like dog. Did any
of you gentlemen ever figure on the
cost of fooling around with a revolver
for 5000 nights? Well, wouldn't 60
through it again for $4,000. And bur-
glars!" T..
$50 your burglar came at last?''
"Just week ago tonight, sir. I had
fred off and reloaded the revolver and