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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24

brought up a plate Of smoking hot soup.
any kind, in five seconds, aud quarter
in the slot brought out plate of roast
Christmas turkey as quickly as one could
reach for it.
The meals came silently UP from the
kitchen in the basement, impelled by
electricity. They came smoking not Or
ice cold, just as the customer wanted.
Electric bills of fare guided the customer.
Hot coffee, chocolate, and cocoa were
automatically served from tanks a
nickle in the slot opened the fauce.
long enough for a cupful of the liquid
to run out All kinds Of mixed drinks
from Manhattans to a special Automatic
cocktail could be Obtained Vermont
cider or foreign wines and imported peers
came streaming out in response 10 the
coin dropped into the slot.
Women t1ocked into the new restaurant
in droves from the big shops. Tables
were provided for them, and the crowd
was SO great that most OF the men hao
TO stand up. Food had been prepared Tor
SEQ people. The big rush took the man
ayers by surprise and the supply was
hurCly enough to satisfy the hunger ana
curiosity OF the throngs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
a COUNT WANTS HIS
MARRIAGE ANNULLEC.
polc,,, ,be Artist, Who EIopcd With
Donna Elvirn, Daughter
Of Don Carlos.

ROME. December 23.-Count Filippo
Polcf the artist who eloped with Donna
Elvira. the second daughter OF Don Car
los. in November 1885, is now trying to
obtain the annuln2ent of his marriage to
Countess Polchi, SO that he may marry
Donna Elvira.
After her elopnnent Donna Elvra lived
for several years with Polchi. but in
February. 1888. q judicial separation was
granted her. 1t was stated afterward
that the woman suffered great priva-
tons.
AS there is no divorce law in Italy.
Pochi was unable to free himself from
his wife by that legal procedure and
for this reason he has taken the step
to have the marriage declared void. AT
the present time there Is much agitation
in Rome over the proposed enactment of
a divorce law.
The father OF the young woman is Don
Carlos, the pretender to the throne OF
Spain. He is VIGOROUSLY immoral and
has led a wild life The life of his chill
dren has been most unhappy because OF
his conduct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
THE BOX NUISANCE,
1t Has Gown Almost Intolera-
below a Man
Suffers.

OF I'll the nuisanccs that follow in
the wake OF Christmas, none has grown
so intoler2blo as the Christina s-boX nui-
sance. It matters not where one goes. or
whittier he turns. he is confronted by
Christmas-bo& and as If the labelled box,
with its yawning mouth, were not sufti-
GENTLY conspicuous. the prospective bene-
llciary does not scruple to direct atten-
ton TO the box, and in some cases impor
tunes every passer-by for contribu
ton.
When one comes down TO work in the
morning the janitor Of the building re-
minds him 0. q Christmas-box. He takes
the elevator and the elevator boy tells him
the same story. and points to the loudly
lettcred box with a slot large enough for
silver dollars. Before he has gotten down
TO work the Office boy points out his
Christmas-boX. II he goes to q restaurant
for lunch. the waiter. and, in some cases
even. the waitress. points out the Christ
mas box.
In despair. he seeks refuge from such
mendicancy in the seclusion of the bar
bers chair, but before he has had the
towel tucked under his chin, the grinning
tonsorial artist tells the old story OF q
Christmas box. The boo;back. with us
ual alacrity. hustles around TO offer him
a shine, and in doing so nlurmurs some
thing about My Cilristmas-boX.' Dis
guested and distracted, he starts home
ward in the evening. and even the urchins
on the street poke a Christmas-box at
him.
Safe at home and seated by the fire
with his newspaper. and cigar. his own
children come around with Christmas
boxes Despairins of relief he finally
seeks the solitude OF his bedroom. and
after q time falls asleep only 10 dream
that thousands OF Christmas-boNes are
being poked at him from every side
lie HAS NIGHTMARE.
The AVERAGE man might be generously
inclined at Christmas time. were he not
thus continuaiy nagged from morning
10 night. The fact that he usually tips
his barber and his bootblacR, the elevator
poy. the restaurant waiter. ans. all the
others in the catalogue. makes no differ
euce. He is nevertheless urged TO emp
in for the Christmas-boN. at the pres
,,,t stage ,le prospect is now promising
Tor the adoption of the ChTistnas-boX TAD
nv the cook the chambermaid. the house
maid the stable boy. and all the retinue
Of domestic servitors. When New Years
oav comes the victim OF the charge Of the
rI1ristrnas-hoX brigade is in a condition
tn have TO borrow from some of the bene-
f7c;aries OF mis- bounty. II matters little
that all these genteel mendicants are re-
Enumerated fairly, and even literally. for
their services; they still desire and even
ask the extra donation.
one of the resolutions which VIII begin
the list on many a New Years slate Will
be: II will cut out the Christmas
nuisance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
ENGLISH PRlMATE
PASSES AWAY.
of Canterbury, Dies of
Old AEc-BiShop, of Winchester,
Likely to he His Successor.

LONDON, December 23.-The Most Rev.
Frederick Temple. archbishop OF Canter-
bury. and primate of all England. VINO
has been i'll for some time. is dead.
The archbishop passed away quite
peacefully at Sis o'clock. in the presence
of his wife and two sons. His death had
been anticipated for some days. and only
the archbishop's remarkable vitality en-
ab!ed him 10 counteract his extreme weak
ness The final collapse occurred about
o'clock and he was unconscious towards
the end.
The prnate died of old age. The pa
thetic scene III Westminster Abbey at the
coronation Of King Edward was one OF
the earlier indications Of his fai4-nS
strength Then came the collapse in the
House of Lords at the conclusion OF
vigorous speech in support of the educa-
ton bill. He had not left his bed since.
He will be buried a Canterbury.
The Bishop of Winchester is considered
likely to be his successor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
HIS HONOR ROAST !
BUNCH OF M,CARTHY1TEs SPLITTING
LYE JUICE AT HIM,
so SAYS A CLOSE FRIEND.
The Sensation of Day-Dy Some
the Report Is Commended. While
Other. Condemn 1t a. wnnton and
Uncallcd For.

Mayor Taylor's roast by the Com
mittee on Ordinances, Charter and Re-
form as reported in yesterdays Dispatch
was the talk of the town. Many said it
was deserved while many Of the Others
said 1t was too harsh, wanton, and I'M
called for. some viewed it as slap in the
face and insult to the people who had
elected Mr.. Taylor five times to be May
or and they boldly asserted that he was
stronger with the people because Of it
and that the report would rebound
against those wko made it and the cause
In which they were interested.
Il AM a CANDIDATES.
When asked, for an expression on the
report Of the committee yesterday Mr.
Taylor said:
You can Just say that I am a can
didate for another term as Mayor.
will not dignity the committees sense
less assault on me by any other answer"
Another. who is a close friend of the
Manor, was not so reticent on the sub
ject
OLD MCCARTHY FIGHT
1T is the old row which had its begin
ming in the Epps defalcation,'' ne said,
The Mayor charged Mccarthy with
shielding Epps and allowing him to es-
cape. and now he has fallen into tho
hand Of q bunch of McCarthyi.es and
they are splitting dry juice at him.
These people don't even know what
they are talking about. Sections s. s.
and 10 Of the Chapter 81 of the city CHAR
ter which create the Office of special &C
countant. expressly show that he is
elected by, reports to, and is removable
at the will OF the Finance Committee.
The Mayor has control over him as he
himself has told the Mayor. The Mayor
asked for special accountant to be I'M
der his control and If one had been given
him under his plan the work could have
been done and done properly for $500.
Instead OF an accountant who gives the
officials a weeks notice of his intended
visits it would have worked like the
government system. The special &C
countant would have dropped down APP
parently out of the clouds without warn
ing and would have been found by the
officials looking over their books without
warning.
HIS HONOR AS AN ENTERTAINERS.
IAN this talk OF mis- not being able to
make a speech and not being equal to the
requirements OF the office and running
the government is poppy cock. His re-
ception here of President Mckinley was
memorable and the Nashville American
commented on Mayor Taylors address
as a model.
when he was first elected Mayor
bonds were selling at 80 now they are
selling at no. There was floating deot
Of over sS00.O0O. now not a dollar. Inc
sinking fund had only $4,000, now 1t mas
over s55t)o1o. They are making a noun
tain ont of q mo1ehill and factionai poll
tics is at the bottom of the report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Many Marriage Licenses.

Siz more marriage licenses We're is
.Gaa yesterday in The Hastings Court
clarks office ttlan were issued on the same
day last year. Those who are to share in
the good cheer Of the holiday season in
this way are Walter Burris and Julia G.
Glanton: Hught r. Connock ard Mary
Parker Charles T. Childress and Eva
" Hicks; Albert w johns and Lonnie ).
WEYMOUTH; James NJ Crurp and Emily
NJ Hicks: Dorsey e. Atountcastle and
Norma Edwards: Kenneth T. Challsley
and Pauline Putnam; Fred ". Comerford
and Maud D. Robertson. an l.. Tozwell
carr and Willie v. Anderson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
tcEzD Fo7 A DRINK OF WATER
,;.a y.cn uit on tho Head With
lI1iacastie I4craid.y

. rc little town of Denmark, last
Il liza Williamson, an aged ne
vas struck upon the head by a
aian, With murdcrous intent, he
Esnce rail as weapon. The wo-
,a8 rs If shot through the heart,
.~# wan q few gasps. apparently died.
HI 5y was carried TO her home. near
Sd MAS prepared FOR burial the next
gradually it grew cold and rigid.
ra closest examination failed 10
any indications o. ~. .4e heart
lhe eyes were set, and upon the
tho asllen hue had fallen.
thai afternoon and that night
sat beside The bier. When the
alg6njed for the burial came a
glir Sol in that lasted all that
E far iuto the night. making il inn
-5 Cor the burial TO take place. and
iaaE night OF watching came on
night 1t was then intended to
eody early Tuesday morning.
a. Iations were made for the event.
Ng-f-D A DRINK OF WATER.
larr she hour arrived the watch
surprised 10 see the supposed
up in the coffin and the eyes
E1y and look wonderinsly upon
naings.
s5tIluE CID 1lpI appear IN INC. le'iSt
- or astoniShcd. but calmly asked
5rgs& Of water. which some one
ssenlbly less frightened than the
III 10 her Then she lay quietly
lhe coffin and fell into a natural
rev respiration and circulation
returning 10 their normal con-
saian was summoned. and after
examining the patient. after
s Had neen removed from the coffin,
tHat har chance for final re
-1 was r. asouably good. She had at
ary sustained skull fracture.
JAILED FOR MURDER
ra meantime the assailant OF the
y Had been placed in jai: on a charge
II r8te mHldcr. and against him had
~ grown q strong sentiment among
rraes where the supposed murder
r-aH When informed Of the hap
I% IRA atfairs had taken lie was almost
81 ta JOY
ia disposition of the negro
ssad itself in the declaration Of
I. ltai the old woman had never been
de ll1 had rEIposely conjured herself
70 ~ her ass4ilant s1lmmarily dealt
S and that as soon as she saw the
rr.1aratIons Tor her burial being
rl3!ed herself back &c life. This
v- of iha case obtains among the
as Had tie heavy rain not fallen
oh Nlauday Eliza Williams would have
"a Id, most horrible o. all fates-that
% gelEg buried alive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Presbyterian Week of Prayer.

The Presbyterian Ministers Association
the week of prayer service, beginning
The annual union communion service
viii Ia held in the Second cnurch. and the
Rev. Dr.. T. r. English, of the Seminary,
On on Monday, Jan. 5. the service will be
at the Third church. with DR.. Jere With
arspoon as speaker.
tuesday. Jan. 6, Hoge-Memoral church.
he Rev. DR.. ]. S. McElroy, speaker: the
Rev. ]. Calvin. alternate.
Wednesday, Jan. I, Grace-Street church,
Rev. DR.. r. P. Kerr and Rev. r. NJ
Thursday, Jan, 8, First church. the Rev
r. b 7Eggleston. speaker.
{ Friday Jan. $. Church of the Covenant,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Young Woman Shoots Young Man

Young Woman Shoots Young Man.
JACKSON. TENN, December 23.-To-
day, at Toone Station, village near this
CITY. Miss Lizzie Hillshouse. a prominent
Young woman in the locality, shot and
fatally wounded a young man named
Marsh She called Marsh from the break
fast table. seized him by the arm, and
with her disengaged hand nred SIX shots
from q revolver into his body.
Marsh was to have been married soon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
stag party nj Jefferson Club.

The Jefferson Club will give its annual
stag party on the night of December
81. 1902. to celebrate the Old and to wei
come the New Year. Every member IS
allowed to invite a frienu to share with
him the glorious time SO usual with al
fairs OF this kind.
THO sumner Will he furnished by the
CHM. and ample amusenents have been
arranged for by the entertainment com
mittee.
The entire club will be appropriately
decorated with evergreens and flowers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
No Entertainment ut A1mshouse.

owing to considerable illness among the
inmates OF the city allnShouses, Superln-
tendent George B. Davis finds that he will
~, compalIed to cancel the entertainment
thar was TO have been given the unfor-
tlnates on the night of December 3oth
Mr.. Davis has notified quite number OF
those who volunteered TO take part IN the
programme. and viii advise the remain
der as speedily as possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Lees Headquarters Here.

General Fitzhugh Lee has rented the
basement in the house of Mrs. c. w.
Robinson. 512 East Franklin street. for
his office this winter, and the headquar-
tiers of the Jamestown Exposition. OF
which he is president, Will be there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old and wel-trea
remedy Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup.
Cor children teething. 1T soothes the
child, softens the gums. allays all pain.
ures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for diarrhOea. TWenty-flNe cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Coal for the Poor.

Two carloads Of coal nave been secured
by the Citizens Relief Association, and
are now being distributed among the
poor of the city. One carload was
bought by the association and the other
was gift from q coal operator in West
Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
q "A s. To7EA
Rac,s TIM q The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sf L<zyTzz2zEN zz*:zS<

Richmond Transfer Company have
moved their Union Ticket. Pullman and
Baggage Transfer Office to No. S19 East
Main street. between Eighth and Ninth
With increased facilities for handling
business Both 'phones-i6.
S. H. BOWMAN, General Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
G. & O. Fast Trains to xorfolk-Two

G.. & @. Fast Trains to Norfolk-Two
Hours and Twenty-Five Minutes.
The rate via the c. & 0. from Rich
-.1on6 to Norfolk and return for the Holt
days will be $3.50, which tickets go on
sale commencing December END. bearing
limit of January 3rd, 1908.
Take the Fast Trains leaving via C. &
o. from Main street station at 900 a. NJ.
and 400 P NJ. Daily except Sunday. Two
hours and twenty-five minutes Richmond
to Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
nrief Hcnr1co Items.

Richard Pollard {colored), charged with
cutting George Foster {colored). was
tried in Henrico by Squire Thomas yes
terday. He was fined $40 and sent to jail:
for six months. He will enjoy Christmas
dinner at the jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24


On account of the Christmas holidays
the Seaboard will sell round-trip tickets
from all stations on it's lines at rate of
one and one-third frst-class fares be-
tween all points east Of the Mississippi
and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers.
including Washington. D. c.. and ST
Louis Mo- One tirst-class standard fare
will apply for the round trip between
points in the State Of Florida. Tickets
will lie sold Dec. cS, 81, Is. 80 and 81. 1902.
and Jan. /. 1908. Final limit. Jan. 3, 1863.
For Students-Same rates will apply as
above noted on presentation and surren-
der of certificates signed by the super
ntendent, principal or president OF a
school or college Tickets will be sold to
students Dec. l6 to the %, inclusive, in
addition to the aforementioned dates
Tickets sold to students will have final
limit Jan. 8, 1903.
For further information. apply to any
agent or representative of the Seaboard.
or write or call on
! Y. P. SMITH. w. J. MAY,
Dis. Pass. Agt,, City Ticket At,
1905 East Main street. Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
WAY DOWN EAST"
Play IA BE Seen ut The Academy
Twice Christmas Day.


Framed on the wan OF the office Of
Tsapa II. CiTisner in New York is map
.ot North America. 80 iDIerlined with red
k that close examination is necessary
before Tie observer REALIZES what he is
looking at The iirSt Impression is that
9us is STUDYING q street map OF the
siEs- al Boston. the lines are 50 crook
90 and interviewer. Ones second idea is
mnl he Is tathoming the mysteries of .
-'ze puzzle where he is expected to find
boy stealing the apples or something
that sort. But it is neither d prize puz-
nor nap Of the city of Boston.
simply an odd coQceit of Mr. GriSmer.
When WAY Down East was first sent
Oh tour. Mr. Grismer, who is interested
The play with Mr.. Brady, traced the
-auta of the company in red ink on a
imp Subsequently when three compan-
s were semi out in the play he continued
d follow their movements in this manner.
f4 has done the same thing ever since,
ana the result makes an interesting study
IN geography Every Town of over ten
thousand and many towns Of less. that
beast an opera house both Ia the United
STATES and Canada have been visited. Mr..
frisner's conceit in consequence. APP
pears as though an angie worm with the
aranlens has fallen into The red ink bot
and escaping. made recreation
.r6und OF the maps surface.
This hc Ivy with Nit Grismer has be-
uIe conta gious and now all OF the act
irs managers and business managers Of
Nm Bradys various companies have Sc
cured big maps on which they propose to
rare their movements for wears to come,
expecting them to be the source OF pleas
mt "Reminiscences in their old age. The
ane OLD play VIII be seen at the Academy
twice on Christmas day.
1t is the great glory of the new pro-
ducton by the Bijou Comedy Company,
that every member OF the Company has a
ointment part by the Sad Sea
Waves" is not only the most elaborate
production ever put upon the Bijou stage
with lightning effects that have never
beer eXcelled. but il is by all odds the
BEST m diam for the display of the tai
cuts and accomplishments of the various
members Of the company that they have
sver attempted. II is not q star play by
any manner OF means and the work is
So evenly and SO admirably distributed
mat il would be impossible without see
iHg It TWO or three times TO decide who
als the best part.
Next week Manager Wells Will offer one
81 George T7awcett's stock companies in
sercrlt Service They play will be
rougtlt here from Baltimore and Wash
agton Ii has already been seen in Nor
s,ls,, where it was stamped with popu-
ar favor. The seats arc now on sale at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24

the Rev Dr. A. l.. Phillips. speaker: DR..
Cecl, alternate.
The subjects appointed by the Evangeli-
cal Alliance were suggested, but the
speakers We're left to choose their own
subjects, ii they preferred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Donations OF the Poor.

The Christian Endeavor of the Third
Christian church will meet tonight at s
O clock for the purpose OF carrying dona-
tons to the poor members Of the conSre-
cation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24

A marriage license was issued In Hen
rico County Court yesterday to MIR.
Samuel L. Smith and Miss Jennie Peyton
Both parties are OF the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
All Things Musical.

Guitars. Mandolins, Banjos and all
other Small Musical Instruments. from
the cheapest to the best Call in and
look them over.
WALTER D. MOSES & CO.
lQ3 East Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Chrixtmns-Evc Train to G1ndstonc

o.. Wednesday, December the Gath,
c. g. O. train No. II, leaving Rich
mond at rs P. NJ. will run through to
Gladstone instead Of only to Bremo, to
accommodate those desiring to go to sta
tons between Bremo and Gladstone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24

Suit was Instituted in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday by the Tredegar
Company against Mrs. Maggie A Brady.
executrix, for $500 through S. S. Z. Patte-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
nostock show Christmas.

Manager a. G. Tudor, of the Bostock
Show. has arranged to give continrous
performance every day during the CIV It
mas holidays.
From Christmas day until January Sd
tho doors will be onen from 10 a, Nj. until
1890 p. NJ. with performances at short
Intervals.
This is done TO give the visitors and
school children in the city al. opportunity
TO sec the show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
eax-nor Back from Norfolk.

Governor Montague returned yesterday
from, Norfolk. wnere last night he adj
dressed a gathering Of Ter-Centenary
.drocates. lis exceliencs was in fine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Lee Camp Baskets To-Day.

The Lee Camp Auxiliary will send out
their Christmas baskets to-day. Any con-
tributions may be left at w. II. Tatums
grocery, under Lee Camp Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Ex-senator sabin Dies Suddenly.

CHICAGO, December q. -Former United
States Senator Dwight M. Sabin. OF Min
nesota. died suddenly OF heart disea Sc
early this morning, in his apartments at
the Auditorium Annex.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24

Visited Children Of Holy Trinity
sunday School Yesterday.

The most unique Christmas entertain
ment yet given by any OF the SUNDAY
schools of the city WAS that or inc
school Of Holy Trinity church yesterday
afternoon. -,.,.
II has been customary for Santa Claus
for the little ones, but at Trinity yes
to-day he came in boat at which nanco was
and ornaments. giving it a beautiful APP
pe pea The boat was fifteen feet lons
and was loadvd with presents Tor two
hundred children. She also had aboard
fruits and candies Of every description.
After santa Claus had finished his dis lis:
iribution, he spoke to the children OF tna
GOOD Old grandmother days. and sang IN
5lanftive style santa Claus Lament.
santa finds the children Of today o,5a;'
Zinc and he had some interesting things
to say about the family. and concluded
with a bright and amusing song. lie
was accompanied by Mrs. w. G. Lynham.
The entertainment was enjoyed
thoroughly by all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24

Everything in the County Court was
very quiet yesterday. and number OF
the officials will go to their homes to-day
to spend the holidays.