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The gold leaf., 1902-01-02

T Jan. |, and it is not strange
Ii that in the beginning Of the
year men should find an au-
gury for the future. Ever since the
reckoning Of time began the fortune OF
the new years initial day has been re-
garded as in a measure indicative Of
what was to come during the twelve
months succeeding. We no longer go
to augurs to foretell the future-that
Is, most Of us do not-for instead Of be-
ing installed in temples and living in
luxury the soothsayers now inhaDit
humble quarters in back streets and al
leys. But the vein of superstition
which runs through the human race is
bound to manifest itself iii some way,
and, although we are prone to regard
OurseivC, as quite above the foolish
practices of our ancestors. we never
thelJss, in lingering remnants of Gus
tom, show that perhaps we are not so
far advanced as we think ourselves.
This desire to peer into the future is
the origin of not few of the super
stitions which we now openly deride,
haps, after ALL it is just barely possible
there may be something in them. In
nearly all countries some form of
divinatiOn is practiced, particularly by
the young, on New Years day to fore
tell the future. The Scottish people
are fond Of regarding themselves as
highly intellectual, but i'll this matter
they are as credulous as the peasant
Of the Sicilian mountains. He uses his
beads, but the ScOtchman employs his
Bible, which he places back down on
a table, permits it to fall open of its
own weight, then, without looking, he
puts his finger on a page and reads the
verse on which it rests, and this is
supposed to indicate his fortune for the
year.
The world over cards and dice are in
high favor as being supposed to indi-
cate the DEGREES of fate. The cards
and the throws are fortunate or the re-
verse in about equal numbers. SO that
every one has fair chance of obtain
ing an omen for good. The actions and
voices of the animal associates of man
were formerly on this day above all
others significant of good or evil to
come. y dogs cheerful bark on New
Years morn was auspicious, his howl
very unfavorable sign. TO meet a
cat on New Years morning betOkenS
i'll for the future, as, curiously enough,
it is regarded in the Latin countries
as the sign Of a coming change Of resi-
dence. 10 see snake is the worst
possible omen, for it signifies death by
violence. A few years ago an Italian
living near Milan saw three snakes
together on New Years morning be-
fore breakfast and was so frightened
that he fell i'll, became despondent and
did actually die. To see a pig is re-
garded throughout sOulnern Europe as
fortunate omen, signifying plenty in
the coming twelve months, while the
sight of Il crow, a magpie or jackdaw,
probably from the thievish propensities
of these birds, is regarded us sign
that the behOlder will be systematic
ally swndlcd during the coming
twelve months.
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NEW YEARS RECEPTIONS.
Origin of the Annual Levees Mt thu
white House.

white House.
- q EW YEARS day has been,
ENg from the foundation Of the
IL II nation, the occasion of n re-
ception by the president Of
the United States. Before the seat of
government was moved to Washington
New Years receptions were among the
presidential levees of Washington and
Adams, and these have been regularly
held since. They have always been at
tended by the diplomatic corps, cabi-
net officers, members of congress and
citizens. Sometimes much ceremony
was observed and at others there has
been no ceremony other than simple
presentation. this act being performed
for many years by the incumbents Of
the office of superintendent of public
buildings or the marshal of the Dis
trict The first reception in Washing
ton, New Years day of 1901, was held
by President and Mrs. Adams, and,
though the east room of the executive
mansion was unfinished and another
room was used, it is stated that all
the formality and etiquette Of royalty
We're observed. During the term Of
President jefferson his daughters
spent one season with him, and. put
ting aside the etiquette and formality
of his predecessors, he abolished the
1evees, with the exception of those on
New Years day and the Fourth of Ju-
ly. Callers were shown to long tables,
where Virginia Hospitality was dispens-
ed and 1t Is said the market bills made
were cover $50 for each OCCASION
During the administration of Mr..
Madison, though the country was in
the throes of war, the New Years re-
ceptiOns were held, at which Mrs.
Dolly Madison was the principal figure.
Some of them. while the executive
mansion was being rebuilt after the
burning, were held at the OctagOn
House, Eighteenth street and New
York avenue. Mr.. Monroe went into
a house rebuilt and newly furnished,
and with Mrs. Monroe as the successor
Of Queen Dolly Madison" levees, espe-
cially on New Years day, were the
features of Washington life The
terms of Mr.. Monroe were regarded as
those of good feeling, and this fact had
much to do with the success of the
social entertainments.
During the following administration,
that of John Quincy Adams elected
by the house,. much Of the previous
good feeling was absent, yet it was a
social success due to the tact of Mrs.
Adams, for she not only kept up the
evening levecs and New Years recep-
tions, but attended to providing the
refreshments served and presided over
the frequent dinners. She tactfully
avoided all subjects of controversy.
In the term of Andrew Jackson the
old custom of holding New Years re-
ceptions and levees was kept up, the
wife of Andrew Jackson Donelson be-
ing the hostess, and the general, in
order to keep up the hospitality to
which he had been accustomed. had to
draw heavily on his private means.-
Washington Star.
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That he should have endeavored to
capture the Spanish vessels in San
tiago harbor May % and 80.
That he did not do his utmost to
destroy the Colon.
That he caused the squadron to lose
distance in the loop of the Brooklyn.
That he thereby caused the Texas
to back.
That he did an injustice to Lieuten-
ant Hodgson.
That his conduct in the campaign
was characterized by vacillation,
dilatoriness and lack IF enterprise.
That his official reports on the coal
supply were misleading and mac
curate.
IN FAVOR OF SCHLEY.
That his conduct during battle was
self-possessed.
That he encouraged in his own per-
son his subordinate officers and men.
ADMIRAL DEWEY SAYS:
That the passage to Cienfuegos was
made with all dispatch.
That in view Of his coal supply the
blockade of Cienfuegos was effective.
That he allowed the Adula to enter
Cienfuegos to get information.
That his passage to Santiago was
with as much dispatch rs possible,
keeping the squadron together.
That the blockade of Santiago was
effective.
That Admiral Schley was senior
officer off Santiago, in absolute COM
mand and entitled to the credit due
for the glorious victory which re-
suited in the total destruction Of the
Spanish ships.
Admiral Dewey also agrees with the
finding OF facts subscribed by Rear
Admirals Benham and Ramsey.
The court recommends, in view of
the time that has elapsed, no further
proceedings be had in the premises.
Mr.. Isidor Rayner, who represented
Admiral Schley, says the end is not
yet.
Rear Admiral Schley says Admiral
Dewey has vindicated him.
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NEW YEARS
II ..OMENS
D. 3
GOOD AND BAD SIGNS
ON JAN. |
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rYAHE calendar begins the year on
n Jan. 1, and it is not strange
Il that in the beginning Of the
year men should find an au-
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
Seaboard Air Line Railway to Florida,
Cuba, Savannah, Camden, Southern
Pines and Pinehurst.

Winter excursion tickets were placed on
sale to resort points on this line in North
and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida,
on Oct. Is, and will remain on sale during
the season. Exceptionally low rates arein
effect this year to Pinehurst and South
ern Pines, n. c., Camden, S. c., Savannah,
Ga, and all points in Florida and Cuba.
To reach any of these points the service
of the Seaboard Air Line Railway. "Capi-
tai City Route will be found the best
and most attractive. In addition to the
superior service now operated, it is an
nounced that Cafe cars will be placed in
service on the Washington-Atlanta Line
about November 1st, and on the Florida
lines about January LIST, 1902. Follow
ing this is the Florida & Metropolitan
Limited will be inaugurated about Janu-
ary 18th, 1902, with sumptuous appoint
ments and superb equipment, including
dining and club cars, constituting it-be-
yond a doubt, the peer of any train in
the world.
The service of the Seaboard Air Line
Railway to Cuba is most attractive Its
Cafe car service and many other features
present advantages commencing it to
the favorable attention of all travellers.
See that your Winter Tourist tickets
read via the Florida & West India Shors
Line, Seaboard Air Line Railway.
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NEW YEARS IN CANADA.
Interesting Customs of the Day
Among Canadians.


Among Canadians.
YEW YEARS is the one day of
NV the year when every French
Canadian woman is supposed
to be at home to receive visit
ors. More social calls and ceremoniOus
visits are generally paid by French
Canadian men ON New Years than on
any other day of the year. In the cOun-
try parts of the province of Quebec this
visiting often begins as early as 8
o'clock in the morning. In the cities
more than hundred visits are often
made on New Years day, and there
are always some callers who continue
their visits on the two following days,
though women are not required to re-
main in to receive callers on the days
following New Years day. Up to a few
years ago it was the invariable custom
to offer refreshments, including wine,
at every house where visitors were re-
ceived. Though the old custom is still
observed in many instances there has
been large falling off in recent years
in the number of hostesseS who offer
intoxicating liquors to visitors.
Among rival village bellies and even
young leaders of French-Canadian city
life there is much rivalry as to the
number of calls received by each Of
them on New Years day. The popu-
larity Of this visiting is no doubt large
ly contributed to by the rule which per-
mits the callers to kiss all the young
women to whom they are. related in
even the most distant manner. Inter
marriage is a marked characteristic
Of French Canadian society and the
circle of relationship is usually very ex-
tended therefore.
Among other New Years day Gus
toms perpetuated in parts of French
Canada is that known as Ia benedic-
ton paternelle - the blessing, of the
children Of the household by their
father. Sometimes this ceremony is
performed after the return home Of the
family from the mass Of the day in the
parish church. In other households, it
is made the first experience Of the Few
year.
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b stately, so slow was each step that she made,
And graceful the head that she bent
The old fashioned fan that at times cast shade
Such air Of true elegance lent;
The place Of the dance gave place to my
thought,
And dreamed Of the days that dead;
The spell Of the dance was by sCrCcry wrought,
And the hurrying modern days fed.
1t peace, the sweet rest Of the Oldcn day
When all Idols not oycrthrown.
When romance st.i lived and. king, love held
sway,
Before ManmOn to ruler had grown,
And all those who watched were bewitchcd by the
dance,
And they dreamed till the measure was DER;
Today was forgot in the short backward glance
And the charms Of the day gone before.
-Flaye Scott Mines in Ladies Home journal.
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NEW YEARS OF OLD.
H,sToRNunuENTs THAT HAVE FALLEN
ON JAN. I.

ON JAN. u
william the ConQueFOf Cf0WneA %
New Years and Establishea the
Holiday In England The Day In
American Annals.
- INCE the birth OF Jesus or
- Nazareth the beginning OF the
~ year has been variously fixed
at Dec. 25, the anniversary OF
his birth; Jan. 1, the anniversary OF
his circumcision; March 25, the ami
yersary Of his conception, and on
Easter Sunday. In the British isles
the date most preferred was Dec. %,
and it was not until after Hastings
that the present day was chosen. VII
liam the Conqueror was crowned on
Jan. L. whether because he honestly
deemed the date, which was then IN
use in Normandy, the most convenient,
or whether he wished to thus signaliZe
his victory, the day was then first
used, and has since been used.
The day is set aside for feasting and
merriment all over the Christian
world. 1t is said that in Paris over
$4,000 is spent on sweetmeats alone,
while it is far from uncommon for a
man to expend on one New Years pres
ent as much as one-fifteenth Of his in
come. In Scotland so universal Is the
custom OF giving up the entire season
to the duties of the trencher and the
cup that the day is known as Daft
day." a touching allusion to the state
to which, after morning has come. the
raiority of the celebrators are reduc-
ed. New Years eve Is known as Hog
nanay, supposed to be derived from
he old Saxon hog night. TIE time for
killing hogs for eating and sacrifice.
In the rural districts of England
there existed until very late day
custom, which probably came from the
The gold leaf., 1902-01-02

. Askins-What makes you look Sc
cheerful, Lanks?
Lanks (who boards)-Why, three Of
my fellow boarders were taken Sudden
Iy ill while eating their Christmas din
ners-one with stroke of paralysis,
another with heart disease and the
third with d At.
Great Scott! What cause for re-
jOicinG is there in that:"
"Why. don't you see? ate their
shares of the dinner. along with my
own, and so managed to fully satisfy
my appetite"
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THE NEW YEAR MiNUE1.

~T was danced in the hall by the fires rex
glow,
For the palms hid the lamps at the side,
And each form was outlined on the floor be
low,
While the shadows spread far and wide.
But the shadows were misty-a softened gray
In accord with the slow melody;
The light Of the fire drove the dark lines away,
While it lent all a sweet mystery.
Both dancers were courtly and figures OF grace,
Yet the maid held my fancy alone;
The glow gave blush to her beautiful face;
In her dark eyes fairer light shone.
And then she curtesied 50 stately, slow,
With the grace Of an age that is past,
II seemed like dream Of the long. long ago
Like dream that l knew could not last
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THE American people. as whole,
and the thing which Congress should
do is to start an investigation that
will weed out the sycophants and
boot-licks and petty intriguers of the
navy.-Charlotte NeWs.
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william the Conquer0r Crowned On
New Years and EstablfsheA the
Holiday In England The Day In
American Annals.
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- " TEW YEARS day has been,
ENg from the foundation Of the
II u nation, the occasion Of n re-
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TEW YEARS is the one day of
N the year when every French
IN Canadian woman is supposed
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DEWEY FOR SCHLEY; OTHERS AGAINST
HIM.
Dewey Says Schley Was Senior Off.
Ger off Santiago and Entitled to the
Credit for the Victory,

Dewey Says Schley Was Senior Off.
Ger off Santiago and Entitled to the
Credit for the Victory.
The Schley Court of Inquiry, con-
sisting Of Admiral George Dewey and
Rear-Admirals Andrew E. K. Bsnham
and Francis M. Ramsey, makes two
reports, the majority report by Ben
ham and Ramsey being against Ad-
miral Schley on all essential points,
except that it admits '.his conduct
during battle was sslf-possessed and
that he encouraged in his own person
his subordinate officers and men,"
In nutshell, the decision 10 against
Admiral Schley, and from the stand
point OF majority of the court he
is not vindicated. Admiral Dewey.
however, was in the main in favor of
Schlsv.
AGAINST SCHLEY.
Tho majority report agrees:
That Schley should have proceeded
with the utmost dispatch to Cienfue-
gos and maintained close blockade.
That he should have proceeded to
Santiago with the utmost dispatch.
That he should not have made
retrograde movement
That he should have obeyed the de-
partment's orders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04

BY John T. cioddin & Co.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers'
Bank and Eleventh streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04

elaborate preparations are being mace by
the women of that city. as well as by the
State and local officials, to entertain the
delega ton, in whose honor a long and at
tractive program of dinners. luncheons
and receptions OF both public and private
character has been arranged. On her way
home Mrs. Parker intends to pay brief
visit to her old home, in Charleston, S.
C. Everything points to a brilliant social
season for the New York Chapter. which,
under the direction ot Mrs. Parker. has
been making steady strides forward.
Since last spring the membership. both
regular and associate, has been largely
Increased. The associate membership is
open to southern men. What will prOba-
bly, prove the chapters most notable en-
tertainment of the year will be the ball
which it intends giving at Delmonico's OF
December 18th. 1t is the desire of officers
of the chapter to make this the most
brilliant function given by a. southern so
clefy in this city in years Early in Janu-
airy. Mrs. Parker will give a reception to
the members of the chapter at her home
No. is East Sixty-rlinth street. and at
Eastertide the chapter will give large
luncheon.
Right Rev and Mrs. Alfred Magill Ran
dolph have issued invitations for the mar
iisSe Il their youngest daughter, Miss
Frances HoXton, to Mr.. Richard Cornelius
Taylor, of Norfolk. The ceremony will
take place in Norfolk November 10th.
Miss Randolph is the niece of Rev Buck
ner Randolph, of Emmanuel church. near
Richmond. and has host of relatives
and friends here. Mr.. Taylor is promi-
nently identified with the banking inter-
esls Of Norfolk
The wedding of Miss. virgie Estelle
Lockett and AIR. William Wesley Timber
lake will take place in Pine-Street Bap-
fist church Wednesday. November 18th.
Rev. j. s. Hutson will oificiate.
The nlass-meetirg of the Memorial and
patriotic organizations in Richmond, call
ed by Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Randolph to
be held in Lee Camp Hall, has been post
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NOTES
OF
SOCIETY.

large and cultured audience filled the
parlors Of the Woman's Club yesterday
afternoon. when Miss Maria Blair gave
very interesting talk on Sicily, describing
The natural beauties, customs OF the peo-
,,,e shrines. and told OF many delightful
legends prevalent throughout the coun-
Try, Later in the afternoon tea was
served by Mrs. G. E. Borden, and coffee
by Pattison. The guests OF the evening
were Mrs Arthur Cannon, Miss Mamie
Paughnlan, and Miss Kate Talley. Among
those present were Mrs. 3. B. Valentine,
Mrs l. 3. Janncy, Madame Guillaume,
Miss Claire Guilaune, Mrs. j. Taylor
Illysor, Mrs Hugh Taylor, Misses Kate
and Annie Winston, Miss Mary Lewis.
Miss Meade Burwcll. Mrs. William Cham
hers, Miss Susie Wexford, Mrs. T. w.
Pemberton Mrs. Chelf Miss Morrison,
Miss Ellen Rutherford, of Baltimore.
A pretty marriage occurred yesterday
afternoon at 6 o'clock, at ST Peters Ca
fhedral. when Mrs. Annie e. Ryan and
Mr.. Michael Branch plishted their troth.
Father Joseph Magri, who OBLIGATED, pre-
luded the ceremony by a few happy re-
marks. explaining that the sacrament of
ma trImony was a sacred institution and
attended with many blessings and conclud-
"a with expressing his best wishes for
their future happiness.
The bride WAS attired in a brown cloth
sailor made suit, with hat and gloves to
match. The attendants were Messrs Den
s1is T. Donovan and James Eugene Null
downcy. After the ceremony Mr. and
Mrs. Branch left for an extended North
ern trip and will make their future home
in this city.
bo -,,ia J;,rSct ~
Daughters Of the Confederacy lid the
cornerstone last Saturday, in Athens, Ga,
Of the Winnie Davis Memorial Hall, at
which q very interesting feature was the
reading Of the following letter from Mrs
Jefferson Davis. by Chancellor Davis:
My Dear Friends:
j shall be with YOU in the spirit when
you meet 10 honor my dariing's memory
and perhaps she and her father may be
there, Niewless but in deep symnathy
and gratitude to you.
j am 100 feeble now 10 travel So far
kofhirg keeps me away but the conriction
that should certainly arrive exhausted
and fao Ill TO go to the ceremony.
h,oNing thanks for what YOU have
zone. ana prayers that each one of Won
may b:, amply rewarded for your unseltish
labors. aflcctionately yours
sARlNA JEFFERSON DAVIS
October 18th, 1902"
The New York Herald of su,aa,, ,,,,,,.
Z the following: ~ ''A''
RI Regent Of the New York Chapter, United
p ,a Of the confederacy, Mrs.
1aan henry Parker. accompanied by a
80 ueiesation from the chapter, win
rave the city the latter part of thu was,.
70 attend the annual convention of tn
sos1e'S. TO be held this year in New
orleans. beginning November 18th ana
ending November Eth. With her M
larKer VIII have Mrs. Theodore caskin
Mrs. W. .. Martin. Mrs. w. ". Read
Mrs, Clara Kyle Crank, Mrs. Augustus
ZONES and Mrs. Phys.oc. Rsnorts
! 11om New Orleans Indicate that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
BY Edward S. Rose Company,
Real Estate Auctioneers.

pY VIRTUE OF FIVE CERTAIN
ID deeds of trust, duly recorded. default
having been made in the payment Of the
debts respectively secured therein. and pc
we will sell by auction. upon the premises.
in the order following-viz: On
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1902,
at o'clock P. NJ.
First. Those certain LOTS lying and
being in the county of Henrico, Va, on
the north line of Mitchell street near
the corner Of St. Fstsr street ds.
ings thereon, being lots and z on =, a
plan of subdivision of lot 26o. in Duvais
Addition.
FRAME DWELLING. situated upon a
street 80 feet wide. in DuvaIs plan. be-
tween Roans and Goddin streets. having
FRAME DWELLING on the west side u
St: Peter street, between Broe 9Ia.t an 20
an alley in common 10 feet wide
Fourth. Say at 4 o'clock P. NJ. FRAME
DWELLING. 1924 ST. Paul street; lot mas
front of IS feet, and extends back l2S
feet inches.
P. NJ n.. FRAME Ta1 Ea DwEIL1SG. No % west
a1g street. x s7d ba lot has feet T gore
less to an alley in common 1G feet wide.
TERMS: Cash.
L. W. GLAZEBROOK,
E. Fl. SPENCE.
10 LANE STERN.
Trustees.
If you are in quest of proper which
will yield you good income upon a
small outlay follow up this sale; it will
pay you so to do. More liberal terms may
be announced at the sale.
EDWARD S. ROSE CO..
oc 3O-tds Auctioueers.
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will sell at my auction house, at 10

A. NJ.
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1902.
one OF the finest lots OF handsome Furnf-
ture ever offered at auction in Richmond
in part as follows: Double Oak and Single
Cherry Wardrobes. with heavy plate
glass mirrors; large Walnut Hall-Stand
with plate mirror: Revolving Bookcase.
Walnut Cabinet. with mirror; massive
very handsome Walnut Sideb0ard very
fine Mahogany and Oak Sdehoards Oak
bookcases. N1ahogany-fnish Combination
Desk and Bookcase. Walnut Office Desk.
Ladies Oak Desks. Revolving Office
Chairs, two Pier and two large Mantel
Mirrors, one Bar Mirror. five Engravings.
two Bronze PLAQUES. exceptionally fine
Oak Chamber Suits Oak Chiffonniere
with mirror: Cherry Chiffonniere, Child's
Folding Bed, Canopy-Top and Brass
Trimmed Iron Beds. Walnut Wardrobe
Extension and other Tables. Parlor Fur
niture. Chairs, Rockers, Pillows, Por-
there's. Rugs, six very good Carpets,
Stoves. Plated-Ware and numerous other
articles. A. r. MAYO. Proprietor
George H. Valentine. Salesman.
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For ale--A Great Bargain

viii sell to satisfactory purchaser ny
entire stock Of Groceries and Fixtntes : u
stock is clean and in fae condition, The u
tn IS include Cash Register. PAIRS Scales =
Showcases, Large ce-Eo1es, sets saP4
Rolls, with Cutter: Telephone in stote; oA.'
and Roiler-Top Desk; Horse and Wagon.
First-class chance for hnstling man. l"
best of reasons furnished for the salt
WILLIAM tn RSER,
no AIT 1os N. Foafta street.