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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
C0AL-FUND BENEFIT.
G;fcn Company Begins TO Work for
Poor Tonight.

Tonight the big benefit will begin for
the coal fund of the Citizens Relief As
ISOLATION a the Academy of Music. The
Giffen Company Will give four perform
ances for this charity. beginning tonight
and lasting throughout the week with "a
matinee on Saturday.
The play to be presented will be
Young Mrs. Winthrop /; very pictur-
esque drama Of society The attendance.
it is thought, will he unusually large for
besides the worthy object. the perform
ance is one of the most charming ever
offered by the Giffen Company. if the
critics of other cities where the play has
been seen aye TO be believed. It Will
probably be the last opportunity OF sec
ing the Giffen Company for some time
TO come. and the old fayoritcs are to he
much in evidence.
The money from this benefit will be
distributed il the shape OF coal at the
beginning OF next week 50 that the poor
may have such comfort as may be need
ed. The price of coal is so high and the
demands on the coal fund of the Citizens
ke!lef Association so strenuous that the
offer of the two eatrical managers was
very gladly accepted and it is hoped the
pubic response to the calls for needed
money will be met with the promptitude
so characteristic of the Richmond public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
NOVEL WINDOW DISPLAY.
Fully Equipped Strcet-Cnr Line in
ODeration in Moses Store.


Among the interesting and rather sur
prisinS novelties displayed by the enter
prising shopkeeper at this time for the
purpose OF arresting the attention OF the
Christmas crowds. is fully-equipped
electric line in the window Of Messrs.
Walter D. Moses & Co, on Broad street.
The line is laid through a miniature
landscape that is decidedly picturesque.
The street car and the freight car at
tached to it. are complete in every detail
and are operated by an electric plant
established inside the store. The cush-
ions in the car. the headlight. every
detail Of the construction is absolutely
perfect, and the store window is always
surrounded by a crowd of Interested
spectators.
The display, which takes up the whole
OF the large show window at No. 1o3
east Broad street, was designed and
carried out by Mr.. William Lynch and
Mr.. Joseph Bopp. two of the firms en-
ployees. They spent their evenings and
spare moments on the work for nearly
three months. The lines on which the
cars travel is made of type metal, the
wire of copper. and the poles that carry
the wire OF steel. The car itself is a
work Of art and the whole production is
remarkable for its really beautiful finish.
Messrs. Moses & Co., were offered a
large sum for the whole thing as it
stands. but the offer was declined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
MATCH GAME OF POOL.
Sherman. of Washington. and Fred
4. Herbert Tonight.

The match game between Frank Sher-
man, of Washington, D. G, the cham
pion pool player Of the world. and Fred
A Herbert. the recognized champion of
the State of Virginia, viii be played at
the Tuxedo. The game Will be called at
&c O'Clock sharp.
Sherman is allowing sufficient discount
TO Herbert to even the game, as Herbert
is not i'll the professional class.
The proprietors have arranged their
hall by moving the other tables forward
SO as 10 give them a seating capacity of
80. the seats being arranged in tiers
This is the first time Sherman has ever
played in this city and also the first time
any professional has played in a match
game.
Sherman says he will play any one
now in the city, giving them 50 in 200
points. After the game is over he will
give an exhibition Of fancy shots.
Admission VIII be by card only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS.
DR.. hawthorne Does Rot Think Then,
B:s! in Richmond

Rer. DIR. ]. =. Hawthorne. of the Grove
Avenue Baptist church. concerning the
Yesterday:
After. a careful study of the subject
Richmond newspapers have not violated
he shirt and purpose Of the civil sun
caN. They are q necessity to orr COM
nlurity To issue only five napers a
seek would he disastrous 10 them. he
cause five issues, would not meet the
reeds and requirements OF the commune
~ They have shown d sincere regard
tor the Christian sentiment OF the coun-
try by reiraining from the work neces-
Sa1y 10 issue a Monday morning edition.
Everybody knows that Monday morn
ing edition Of paper Involves much
more labor on Sunday than a Sunday
morning paner does. At this point I
think, modification Of the present law
would be wise and just. 1t would be
Very gratifying. however. To Christian
people and very helpful to moral senti-
ment if our papers would publish on
SundaN more religious matter and less
shat is purely secular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
STREET CLEANING TiE-UP.
Called Meeting of Board of Alder
snen TO Consider II Grave situation

The Board OF Aldermen will meet at
the CITY Hall tonight in special session
TO consider the question OF concurrins
with the Common Council in the s., 700 ap-
preparation 70 The payroll Of the Street
Cleaning Department. in order TO tide
that department over until the new year.
or the adoption Of The recommendation of
the Finance Committee that only $3.50 be
appropriated. which viii nccessitate cut
ting off one half OF the STRENGTHENING
force.
Mr., Coin has worked hard 10 have a
money quorum present and it is thought
there Viii certainly be the necessary mum
her OF Aldermen present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

in white organtiie over white taffeta and
carried white carnations. The brides
maids were Misses Annie Peyton and
Ella Pemberton, OF Richmond. Mr.. j. J.
Hitchcock was best man.
Mr.. Wesley Peyton was second best
man.
After the wedding the young couple
started son a bridal tour. from which
they will return to make their home in
Baltimore. Mrs. Matthews is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Hitchcock and
sister of Mrs. Fred Miller. During me-,
residence here Mrs. Matthews, who is
very pretty, was much admired Mr..
Matthews is the son of Hon. John Mat
tllews. of East Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Shot Gun Came in Handy.

Robbers attempted to enter the home
Of Conductor Lewis a. Bowman, No. 1921
Taylor street, about 10 o'clock Tuesday
night. Mr.. Bowman was fortunately at
home at the time and with q double
barrel shotgun scared the men off. His
wife heard a noise and called her hus-
bands attention to it Mr.. Bowman
went to the window and asked who was
there at the same time seeing three men.
One answered Smith Mr.. Bowman
presented the gun and advised Smith
and his pals to move on which they did.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
UNEXPECTED ACTION.
,-rnr,u.1, HOUSE MAKES a sTR1x-
ING MOVE WITHOUT WARNING.
70 ENFORCE ANTITRUST LAW.
Hslt Million Dollars Provided for
.sc Purpose. ut suggestion OF
Democrat-scnstc PASSES Pcnsiai'
uiII-yributcs 10 Sc,vcII.

- saf1,> L..
NASti4-N1 i'J-Ns -. y - ti, a,
Unexpectedly and %atleV1 "at't'" TN. 90
khe 43uJlse TO-DAY, o94lhe me So.'S'' tissues q
Ion o. the legislative pIit Ar. oaibtt.'
& Gcolgi Democrat. SplanS an a'nsiiu-
oleAt iu appropriate S-av,V1e 10 enforce
..4e Sherman antitrust Jaw, ana 10 ~ w
he Atte-Hcy-GcHc.ai te HFoeStu " '-.e
prosecution o. all Nlo!attFS OF the ~ ,
Although sucT a PROVISION was Pia'l4iS
snenabe 80 q point OF o:Ge., hoN q ~,
ger 81 citilcr Slae o. 'i.e '12Hss ,,,,S
objection. Indeed. both secs "Hee'eu
Gto llne. All GgTocd that some $5Sh at
ion Vas advisable. Some 81 the Ike
uublicaGs Iaiso4 objection TO the to"se-
ness al the language Of the amendment,
md ,.ig Hepburn. Of low:. offered as q
substitute for j; ,le Language 81 the hiii
&c introduced on the "pelilag DAY % tI'e
session. 10 appropriate $2Jig@ I"F 'he
enforcement q the Jaw ms Was u.
der S:fenE, heEed 10 ln2tls Inc "'3'''o-
sliation Immediately aEa!!ahie, ahe as
amended TIC suhsiitu e vas agreed 10
Mr. Bartlett wanted Mr.. Hepburn to
Incorporate IN his amendment i pFoF!so
directing The Acknowledgement 10 pro-
coed WITH prosecutions, but !" inns WI
Iicpburn objected. because ii contained
8 reflection on tie Attorney 6eneral.
CRITICISM OF ATTORNEY
GENERAL.
Mr.. Bartlett said tha ACCOMPLISHMENT
sEouia he criticised, because ne had nos
enforced the antitrust laws lie said
there had lscu 10 representative OF the
people in the White House, Cabinet or
m tha Federal bench, in the fight
3gai1}S: trusts.
ar, Grasvenor ~ Ohio. said The Sher-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Must Enforce the Laws.

The police have been directed by Major
Howard to strictly enforce the ordinance
respecting the throwing OF banana peels
and other matter upon the pavemcnts,
the selling of cigarettes and the sale of
liquor to minors. These laws must be
observed" said Major Howard. land we
are determined to carry out the letter OF
the law in such cases and every effort
will be made to punish Offenders
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

turned in the Law and Equity Court
yesterday in the case of Leonard Jordan
against the Passenger and Powe" Com
pany for 5000 The plaintiff was nJur-
ed by being struck by q car while at
tending to his duties as driver OF a
street SWeeper
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Pressed Flowers from Holy Land.

Mr.. P. J. Berry of No. 41S1s south Pine
street is the owner of several books
with the title Pressed Flowers from the
Holy Land which he is disposing of to
persons desiring to give Christmas gifts
to their friends. The book is neatly
bound. With the beautiful specimens of
the flowers from this far-of eastern
country and its Scriptural verses accom-
panyins them, it is indeed a pretty SOU
Venir of the tSeaSOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

Clerk Christian issued the following
marriage licenses yesterday in the Hust-
ings Court: Benjamin +. Puryear and
Nettie Goodman; George "A. Powell and
Mary z. Barfoo1. and William Lindsay
aud Priscilla Jennings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

case. II the dates fixed by the House are
adopted by both houses the no members
Will draw pay for six days. whereas there
will be few members here on those
days and little. II anything can be done,
II the Senate proposition be adopted the
members will leave here on Saturday. the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
KEEP TAB ON RAILWAYS.
Chief of Police Issues Councils In
structfon to Department..

Major Howard The Chief of Police. YES
teroaH sent 10 his several captains copies
81 the Council resolution requiring then
70 make daily report 10 hin, of the
schedules maintained on the street rail-
way lines. and whenever there is a yio-
!If1on TO report il to the Police Jus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

10Th. and their pay will cease Unit! jan
Gary 9Th. Estimating the cost o. each
days session OF the Legislature at S6Af.
this will be an additional cost q the
State of $500 ii the two houses - nQF
adjourn before the 2Ssd and until Jannars.
srd That Is the view Of the paattsS sesesa
by the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
NEWS OF THE COURTS.
Bessie Gibson Acquitted of
Charge Of Felony.

Bessie Gibson. who was charged will,
stealing the sun Of So from a French
man named Beniasson. was tried in the
Hastings Court yesterday and acquitted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

Rosser Coleman and w. Z. Blakey
Two of the men charged with breaking
into S. W. Robinsons place Oh Eighth
street and carrying off lot of whls
key were sent on the grand jury. and
George Eiillger was placed under bonds
for twelve months
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

Wilson Gray and Jordan Reid were fined
s. each for working a bad mule. Agent
Emmett Taylor, of the S. p. c. A. dis
covered the mule, and he worked UP the
case to the proper pitch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Give Warning of Approach OF. fIore
Serious Trouble.

Do fits Of depression with estssess, alternating
rtabity,
easily affected that minute laugh and the next fall into
you something like ball rising throat and threaten
ing to choke all the senses perverted ordy sensitive to light
' d @ t} fcndenc TO P least proVocation?
shattered condition. and threat
ened with nervous prostration.
Undoubtedly you but ten this is
disorder andabout the
which make influence entire system
Something must be dcne at once to restore ter natural condition
you will Frustrated for weeks and months perhaps and suffer untold
Proof monumental that nothing
purpose Lydia .. Compound; thou
sands and thousands of women have written US So
How TTrs Holland, OF Philadelphia, suffered
among the finest physicians in the country, of
wE7or11 could help her-finalIy cured by Lydia E.
Pinkan7's Vegetable Compound.
Mrs PSEHAM:For two years constant su
@ iITonar had acche and iseng great ssue and Weak
bad that able to do work far in
tried several splendid doctors but they me no relief After
m N 81 e 5 o 6 s soon ra6 ga
every step | continued to take the medicine until cured
and heartily reconned ali s1eng Women to try and the
relief did "ARs TloREScE HOLLAND s22 S Clifton ST. Pha-
Another case of severe female trouble cured by
Lydia E. P1an1s Vegetable Compound, after the
doctors had failed
had M @ poor he for s2yer ao years
M tired very nervous and could not sleep docto1ed With
doctors. They docoed stomach did relieve
did So ard cured my alone
good always but weigh hundred and fifty
4 thank for te relief have obtained and hope that every
Vegetable Compound trial have reconmended it to many my
BovEEs Miesvie, aug IS, l9ol
a WI not TIE from made or By
virtues Of this medicine
help bc plain?
aged with work derange-
Compound viii help you surely has others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

The present term of the chancery court
will come to Il close on Friday. The jan
.uary term will begin on the first Monday
in that month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Lee Camp To-MorroY Night.

One of the most important Of recent
meetings Of Lee Camp. Confederate Vet.
Grams. will be held Friday night. Off
GERS will be nominated and elected. It
is urged that all members be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

George Gordon. colored. started to move
from Highland Park to Swansboro. Or
the way he met q friend and the two
had u social glass. They, also, had sew
eraI more, and when it was over George
didn't know whether he lived in Swans
horo' or Highland Park. He was allowed
to so and find out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

The question of adjournment will pro-
baby fought out in the two houses
Of the General Assembly to-day. II
seems that the matter Of expense to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
BOARD TAKES IT UP
wYATT-UHITE FIGHT WILL DE IN
yEsTIG.ATED.
MEETING FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
In the rolice Court Yesterday the
Combntnnts Were Fined Five Dol
lars Each ana Put Under Bond to
Keep the Pencc-Rcst of Docket.

J The Wyatt-Nhite matter has not end
| ed though the case was heard IN the 70
| lice Court yesterday morning, ana both
| men We're fined p and placed under a $500
bond for twelve months The Police
| Board will take up the case and meet
/ ing has been call leo by Major Howard 70"
| Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock to hear
| the evidence in thc case. Wyatt will not
/! be suspended, but will continue on duty
| The case is one of much interest be-
cause Of the positions OF both men. The
| evidence yesterday showed that the two
meE had come to blows in an argument
about remarks made by MI. Wyatt about
| them. In reply Mr.. Wyatt said Yes. you
are against me and / am trying to find
out all l can against YOU. Mr.. White
then called him 4 liar and the blows fol-
lowed Nj. RcdforG the only witness to
the fight, testified that Nj. Wyatt struck
the first blow
Mr.. White pleaded guilty to fighting.
but Mr.. Wyatt claimed that the blows
which he had struck were in self-def er.ce
and that he was not guilty of any
wrong.
Throughou: the case it was evident that
there was much hard feeling between
the two men, and also between other
members Of the force.
After hearing the case Justice Crutch-
! field fined the men s. each and put them
under bond. Several friends came to
Mr.. Whites rescue and Officer Folks went
his bond. No one offered to assist Mr..
Wyatt and he was given until this
morning to find d bondsman.
Judge Crutcll1ed yesterday morning
discharged S. Ullman, finding the evil
dence in the case against him for sell
ing liquor to minors insufficient TO con-
Wet.
stand yesterday. 10th of whom heard one
OF the boys declare outside of the court
room. after the first hearing. that he did
not see the other boy go into Mr.. I'll
mans place and did not know that he had
| had his bottle filled there.
No warrant has been issued for the
saloon-keeper said to have sold the boys
another bottle.
Salie Brown. a colored girl. went out
Tuesday night to get something for the
toothache and Annie Parrish went with
her. Some girls across the street were
raising; a row, Annie and Sallie said. but
a policeman came up and arrested them.
One of the girls paid the s. and costs,
but the other didn't have it. and fell back.
Thomas Burke and John Orr. two men
from Patterson, n. j., on their way to
Petersburg, TO get work in mill, and
who spent the night at the Second Sta
ton. were permitted to continue on the
road to Petersburg.
w. S. WTay and J. E. Stanard were
called for being drunk.
Just q plain drunk, no trimmings,
they said, and the usual fine of 81 was
imposed.
George Gordon. colored. started to move
from Highland Park to Swansboro. On
the way he met friend, and the two
had q. social glass. They, also, had sew
eraI more, and when it was over George
didn't know whether he lived in Swans
horo' or Highland Park. He was allowed
to so and find out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

w. S. Wrav and J. E. Stanard were
called for being drunk.
Just a plain drunk, no trimmings,
they said, and the usual fine of 81 was
imposed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
A MATTER or EXPENSE.

Question Of Adjournment Ia. a FL
nunciul Feature,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

We have the biggest stock oG books
in the city. Come and see.
Ask to see the Green Library" Of
standard books at lSc. ana the Wal
dorf," at soc The best for the price
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
The Bell Book and Stationery Co
All Gift Questions Are Settled Here

f71E have been preparing for months for the great de-
Sz mands Of the Christmas Our stock includes
hundreds and hundreds of gsbeautifu appropriate
inayn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

Thomas Burke and John Orr two men
from Patterson, n. j., on their way to
Petersburg, TO get work in q mill, and
who spent the night at the Second Sta
ton. were permitted to continue on the
road to Petersburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

We have them from the
cheapest to the most e-lpen-
siye. See them,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

Miss Annie Peyt9n. Of spotsyivaria
acted as maid Of honor. She was attfreu
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Police Matron Many Years.

Mrs. Abbie jackson of Boston is
about to take her first vacation in
thirty years. Mrs. jackson has been
police matron all these years and
has become locally famous for her sue
cess in managing refractory prisoners.
She has happy way of getting on
with hardened women, of whom 10000
have been under her care. She has
been frequently commended by the
police commissioners for her success
in saving the lives of sick or injured
by prompt and skillful attention.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Opportunities for coIored Men.

President Merrill of Fisk university
points out that the well-educated and
competent negro doctor has an amaz-
ing opportunity among the 100000 of
his race. President Merrill knows of
twelve negro doctors in Nashville
alone all doing well and six of them
amassing property. He reports also
that it is easier for a colored physi-
clan to build up a self-supporting prac-
tice than for the white doctor.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Wearing of Thumb Rinus.

Thomas Beckett possessed thumb
ring set with a valuable ruby. which
was about the size of hens egg. This
ring was a gift from Louis VII. of
France. At the reformation Bluff King
Hal seized the archbishop's ring from
his despoiled shrine and took it for his
own personal adornment, thus bring
ing thumb rings back into fashion for
a while. They had long been aban-
doned by the upper classes and had
come to be considered as indicative of
the burgess class.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Fulfilled His Own Prophecx.

Some years ago one Albrecht Schtol
founded new sect in LODI, Russian
Poland, and in order to substantiate
his reputation as a prophet he prephe-
sled the year, month and day of his
death. The fatal day at length ar
rived. and expectation ran high among
his followers. for the prophet did not
look like dying, but at the stroke of
midnight he shot himself, thus fulfill
ing his prophecy.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Not Worry. but slumber.

They were discussing suicides and
the proneness of different peoples to
depart in that way, when one of those
engaged in the conversation turned to
a colored man and asked: why is
it that SO few of your people take
their own lives?" After scratching
his head a moment the person ad-
dressed responded: We'll, l tell you,
boss, when a niger sits dowL he
don't worry, but goes to Sleep"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
owes Life to Pet Monkey.

A Paris monkey named Albert has,
recently figured in the role of life
saver. A fire broke out in its mis-
tress' house. and the monkey smelling
the smoke and becoming alarmed.
contrived to open a window, climb
down a waterspout to the porter's
lodge and give the alarm. The
porter thereupon forced his way
into the burning building and rescued
the lady of the house from imminent
suffocation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Lord Heresford's comina Visit.

Lord Charles Beresfords coming
visit to this country to inquire into the
workings of shipping combinations
seems to show that he has once more
assumed the role of free lance, now
that he has given up his position as
second in command of the British
Mediterranean squadron. He has been
criticising that fleet as poorly equipped
and supplied and says that more fast
cruisers are necessary to maintain its
efficiency.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Miniature Court in Paris.

The Due d'Orleans, not being able
to enter France and carry on the roy
alist propaganda himself, is doing it
by deputy. The Duchesse d'Orleans
has been spending some time in Paris
and holding kind of diminutive court
at Hotel Continental. Deputations of
various kinds were received, but the
indifference with which the whole af-
fair was regarded proves how harm.
less the move really was.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Snakes by the Pound.

I'll take two pounds of snake,
please" That is what one may hear
at certain shops in Klamath Falls. a
own in Oregon, where there is quite
an extensive industry in snakes. Chill
dren gather their aprons full of snakes
as they would of wild flowers. They
are used for medicinal purposes, as
superior quality of oil can be manufac.
tured from this variety.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-30
Afrlca,s Great Telegraph Line.

The Cape to Cairo telegraph line is
now completed to Ujiji, on Lake Tan
ganyika, a distance of $500 miles.
Half as many more miles will bring
it to Fashoda, where it will connect
with the Egyptian system to form the
complete nortn and south line through
Africa. A lateral branch VIII be built
from Ujiji east to the coast of Zanzi-
bar.