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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
EXCURSION TO I'll HAVANA,
4 4 u6A, VIA ATLANTIC

A personally conducted excursion to
Havana, Cuba, will leave Washington.
Richmond and Norfolk, January 4, 1905,
connecting with the F. g. o. s. s.. Co.'S
steamer "Olivettc," leaving Port Tampa.
Fla. night OF January 9Th, Party will
be limited to $50 persons; therefore. make
reservations promptly, to secure proper
accommodations on steamer. Mr.. A.. w,
Fritot, who speaks Spanish fluenuy. will
meet the party at Jacksonville and nc
company them to Havana.
TickeAs limited to return from Ha-
.vana on any steamer until January 10th,
with privilege to stop over at any point
in the State Of Florida, south OF jack
5sonvlle, within the final limit. January
ed.
\ The rate, s4s, from Richmond. for the
round trip. includes meals and state
rooms on steamer,
Any other information or pamphlets on
Cuba, will be furnished on application,
by ticket agent 1888 East Main Street, or
w. j. Craig, G. p, Al Wilmington. N. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
SCAFFOLD BREAKS.
Three Painters Fall Twenty Feet
in Charlottesville.

I (specinl to Tho Times Dspatch)
X CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Dec. Pc
Six men In the employ of the Chesapeake
md Ohio Railway had n narrow escape
from death this afternoon. three being
painting the underslde Of the ned bridge
ut the Main Street Station, one q the
planks In the scaffold broke and 9. y.
colt, VIVA. and j. s. G. Bondurant,fof Al
dcrson. w. Va. were prccipitated to the
ground twenty feet below. Allen landed
In his back and has several broke nbones
and may be injured internally. Mafdy
may also be badly injured. The injured
men are at the Martha Jefferson Hos
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
FloorPalnts, y
Best Ready Mixed Palnts,
waxens, Floor Max,
Brushes, Etc. ..i3s
TANNER PAINT AND OIL CO.,
1918 II. Hain Street..
'PHONE 500.
cHRlsTMAs AND NEW YEAR 81
EXCURSION RATES VIA
NORFOLK AND lNEsTER I'm by.
PHONE 800.

M a. lhetween all points on Norfolk and 4
Western railway. south OF Ohio River. on
Dece,nper 2sd, oath, 25th, 26th, 5lst, and
january list and ed, good for return pass
sage until January 4th. 1900. and to te;lcls-3
ers and students of schools and colleges
t uf Of Identification signed by the
PRESIDENT or principal Of their respective
College: these tickets Will be sold from
/ ncembeq, 18th - Gath, Inclusive; filia,
limit January 9Th, 1905. Richmond to Nor
folk and return 1850: Lynchburg, IS, ana (
3corres pondngly lon rates between all
noints above mentioned. For tickets and 4
further information apply to ticket agent. Il
BYrd street Station. Richmond Transfer
Company, or at company's office, sas East
Main StTSat, 4 u S. .... Il AZ
JNO. f. WAGNER e, =. HoSLES.S 81
city pass. Agent; Dist, Passenger
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
Miss Chew's Engagement,
Especial 70 The Times,D lspatchs3,,. n,

n (SpecIal to Tho TlInesT IJIsFHtcEI.5, -.
WINCHESTER. YAn Dec, ~ -Ihe AN an
rbristine Washington Chew, daughter OF
Colonel r, Preston Chew. Of Charles q
Town, to Mr.. Brant NJ. Rezel, formerly ~
Baltimore. but now OF Tennessee, recalls
the fact that the bride Is Of dls,ingaishe e
the famous Chew,s Battery. Of Stuarts
Horse Artillery, G. s, A.. (Who was m
Richmond recently1in connection with inc
Virginia debt conference) and her grand
fatissy was the late John Augustine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
PREMATURE BLAST.
Cyrus F. Logan Badly Injured
at. Big Island.

Special TO The Times Dspatch.)
SLYNCHBURG. VA, December eth
premature explosion Of n blast, which
was fired by electricity, caused a seriou
accident TO Cyrus L. Logan. superintend-
ent ofsthe Bedford Pulp and Paper Mills
at Big Island. this afternoon.
Z The result OF the accident Is that Mr..
I logan has a severe laceration OF the RICH
side OF his head. and the right eye Is
gone. He Will be brought here tomorrow
for treatment at the Home and Retreat
II his condition will permit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
.Chaney-Dodsol1.
1s,nec,al % Tho Times pIspatcho

,l3 (Speclal to The TIMes-IIspAfrHJ
hi CHATHAM, Va, Dec, 22s, very pretty
wedding was celebrated ut the home OF
Mr. Alexander Dodson near Spring Car
den in Pttsylyania county WednesfdInIty s
sMaW5 became the bride OF Mr., ]. Henry
Chimney. Il RcV. r. n. II Aylar, OF the
Chatham Baptist Church performed me
The BRIDE entered With the groom, ple-
ceded By. Miss Leila Hodnett. with MI.
Joshua CLANCY; Miss Frances Hodnelt,
with Mr., Ray Dodsoni MISS Anna. H tegili
h Watson, with Mr. w. IS. corhin. The
bride ID a pretty brunette. The groom
is d young farmer They will reside near
Ingram. III Halifax county,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
5Discussed the Situation.

Company a of the Richmond Blues
Held a well attended drill at their armory
last night. under the command Of Cap
tain Rowles. FL s \.
While tho, stir up in the rganization
ia lin b company, there was considerable
talk about the matter among 1.-THE men
last night. up8toathfs time Lieutenant
Peyton has not handed in his resignation
and neither that Of Ca ptain Brock or Of
Lieutenant HoDson has been accepted
and the situation In the company re-
mia ms unchanged. 5s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
Big Christmas Dinner. II

Agent Won, OF THE Running For Of
fee" Company, has arranged for big
Christmas dinner for the entire company
OF forty-two people, upon their arrival
from washing ton Sunday afternoon: NJ
The banquet hall in Murphy's annex
has been engaged for the occasion, and
Colonel Murphy will furnish the season
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
Double Marriage.

Especial to The Times D!spatch.) V
n ROANOKE. VA.,s Dec 22..-There was a
double marrlage&nt the Belmont Mctho-5
dist Church last night. The contracting
parties we're Miss Laura e. ISrantz and
Mr. Frank Hlnrhee. and Miss Birdye
y! Krantz and Mr.. Elmer O. " w askey,
Rev. S. L. Rudasill Officiating.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
RICHMOND CHAMPION.
Local Bowlers ] Defeated Atlanta
BY a Close Score.

Tho interstate bowling match for the
championship of the South, between Rich,
last night, proved q most interesting
novelty. The returns We're wired alter
each bracket! and the game, according
to rins. Was won by Richmond by the
score of52,5l5 to 2,447. Three games were
played, Atlanta taking two out Of he
three owing to the very close result,
another match will be played 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
Shot His Wife.

pecial to The Times D!spatch.)
< BLlfEFIELD. VA. December 22.---3
Fred Woods. a young man Of this city
shot his wife tonight. Flo was drunk
and became enraged at her when he pul:-
ed a gun and fired two SLOTS, both taxi
ing effect in her body She Is In a crit.
ical condtion. and may die. Wood was
arrest ed. III } X ps is3 XII s. B b i i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23

establishment In this city, Is wanted for
forgery. He Is charged with forging the
name OF the Shenandoah Manufacturing
was cashcd by a merchant Of this city,
and the other, d certified check, was cash
cd In Baltimore and sent here for col
lection. n ~ 81
that he got a check book Of the company,
and to make the forgery complete. made
n rubber stamp Of the name OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
!. "A GRAVE CHARGE.
Indicted Liquor Man Makes Stiff
Fight Against Sentence.
Especial to Tho Ttmes,D ispatch.) ,

5:,NSEyVPORT NEWS, yA.,s Dec. &c.
w cawman and &C. Snaps, president
and secretary, respectively OF the de-
'ft,mct Cash Mercantile Association. were
on trial in tho Police Court ths mGrn,
NJ $500 iron, w. III, Sessions. q young man
employed at the shipyard, Seasons
Claims Claims 10, have loaned the defunct COM
pnny $500, and says that he was prevents
ed from securing his claim when the COM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
X Herman Rothert Dead.

Mr. j. Herman Rothert, capitalist, died
In Baltimore yesterday fternoon. he
fWas n first cousin OF Mr.. j. William Roth
ert the well known furniture dealer of
tile name in this city. The funeral SER,
vices Of Mr.. Rothert will take place a 7 II
a. NJ. to-dayfin Baltimore. The store Of
fRothert a. Coin this city. will be closed
until after the funeral. reopening at y r.
81, to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
Mr.. NorYell Quite Sick.

Mr.. II. Norris Noryell clerk at the
state Penltentiary. is at the virginia
Hospital, where he is undergoing trent
n,ent. He mas been quite III, but was re-
ported as slightly improved last night. Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
Services / at Beth Ahabah.

n Tho services at theEnew Beth Ana bAII
a.cIotek be especIallyiiter The
subject Of Dr.. Calischs add ress WI he
zone Hundred Years, OF Dsra AZ" y, me NJ
regular choir will render special mus'caI
programme An inyltatlonNis EXTENDED 70
the public to attend the service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATES
MA STEAMER POCAHONTAS.S

Tickets VIII he for sale on tho steanaer
pacahontas from December goth TO 31st,
inclusive for one and 'thira nrsti s 81
mona. Norfolk Portsmouth. Old Point
Newport News and all points on this Line
Ell la anal limit OF ] January !. 1Sc, MAJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
Early M orning Assault.

Alfredo Brennaggl was badly cut over
the head IN a n ght at No. 2222225 East Main
street. about 1870 O'Clock this morning
He WIS assaulted BY another Italian
who escaped, DIR. Perkins attended the
injured man and made him conf Portable
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
PoW,ell--Boley.
OV W 20 :. = W
Especial to The T lmes-Dispatch.

Especial to The Tlmes- Dlspatch.) n 7717
/ LYNCHBURG, Vas Dec. 22.--Mr.S Z. b.
Powell, a well-to-do trucker. who re-
sides in the suburbs of the city, and Miss
Floya Boley, daughter OF Mr.. Samuel n:
evening at seven o clock at the parsonage
OF the College Hill Baptist Church, the
Rev. Il. H. Athey officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. Powell will reside in the suburbs Of
the city. "a s5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
CAS- RE a..
Bearp the y The Kind You Haya Always Bought
Signature q lx@xzAZz1M1
SPECIAL REDUCED RATES

vs. IS
sEABOAROg AIR n LINE RAlLWAY.a n
Reduced rates will be put In effect via
tho seabonrd Air Limo to all points east
OF Mississippi and south OF Ohio Rivers.
account of Christmas holidays.
81 For Students.
Tickets on sale December 18th no. 18th,
inclusive, on presentation Of certificate,
signed by principal, superintendent or
president. and good returning at any time
on or before January S, 1905.
For General Public.
Tiokets on sale December %, "a. Is. 81,
1901, and January 4, 1905; limited to re-
turn January 4. 1903.
Winter Tourist Rates.
The seaboard Air Line offers the usual
winter tourist rates TO ali Southern vim
ter resorts, through rains. modern sleep
ers. cafe car service. Best. shortest ana
most comfortable route to Florida points.
Cali al office or write for, full and COM
plete Information. II e.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
sMurphY-Pettit..s

Especial to The Times Dispatchs9
GORDONSVILLE, VA, Dec. 22-Mr.
William Murphy and Miss Nellie Petit
were narried at the home Of the oftici-
.ating minister. Rev. w ]. Hall, yester-
day. a. u !. -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
"CHRISTMAS CHEER..','
supt. Davis Arranges for Enter
tainment Inmates Of Alrnshoues.

W. yi. W u - - - 49, y
Davis superintendent OF
usual, has arranged for
TO be- given forSthe In
Tuition on the evening
nber 9th, at s o'clock.
this year is even more
i former occasions, and
enjoy themselves.
lis appended: Overture
lly 3. Ramos; address,
:. y, chairman Committee
Poor; solo. Mrs. George.
music, selection. Mr..
hestra; solo. Mr.. Charles
citation, Miss Elenora.
Irch Hill Quartette. Mr..
Willie ( Ford, 2 Mr.. Haryle.
lie Meads; comic song
+. j. l.. Bick er5taff ;Ivio-'
loses Stein and M IS
song, sob! Dhenezer,"
Cooke: recitation. MISS
let duett, DR.. j. r. Per-.
.ichaux Crump; instru-'
West End Angels; reel
IS Ilracke: Duet, Miss
!, Lucy; song. Mr.. and
:moreland; selection. Mr.,
rchestra; duett, Nasses
Powell: recitation, MISS
Goodbye Eliza Jane"
Harry Lucy; recitation,
r:5Y NJ. C. "A. Mandol IN
selections; solo, Mrs.
\" Ann Eliza Jane,' MT.
!; piano solo, Miss Flor-.
l"Green and Lawson.s
,ne Davis and Mr.. ELL
Night 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
Charped with Robbery.

Officer schlieff yesterday morning ar
rested a negro named Wesley Taylor, fnn
tho charge OF taking $ from j. a IA Belts
about week ago. ~ "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23
= Dr.. Ia vlor5 Called.

n Especial to Tho Tlnes- Dspatch.)
sUFFOLK, " Al. Dec y M enlbers and
last night decided to call Roy. DR.. James
3. Taylor, OF Richmond, Va. as supply
pastor TO succeed Rev. y. E. Barton, re-
signed. 55is
iT The engagement, II 1t BIO accepted by
DR.. r. ylor, will begin on next January.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23

Mr.. George B. Dl,
the almshouse. as lis
an entertainm ent to
mates Of the institt
of Tuesday, Decemb,
The programme tn
elaborate than on I
doubtless all will enj
The programme Is
(piano) Mr.. Manly
hir. Mark Gunst
on Relief Of the Pot
H. Richardson: mt
SMosessSteln's Orches
II. Phillipes; recitt
! Steinbrecher: Church
Roy Ford Mr.. VIII
Smith, Mr.. Charlie
and recitation, MIR. !.
I'm duetl. NIT. MOS
Rachael Billikopt; 81
Mr.. Charles B. Coz
Ivey Robins; cornet
kins and Mr.. Micf
mental selection. w
tation. Mr.. Lewis {
May and George J
Mrs. John J.AWcstmt
Moses STEMS Orch
Dalia and Mollie Pc
Elizabeth Baylor; g
lieorgit, May and X.
Mr. Oscar. A1oeHer:
and Guitar Club. s
Edward Perkins;S"t
Charles B. Cooke; !
$ence Anderson: &c
Clash,''. Mr. Eugene
colt Hill. GOOD Nj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23

Arrested for Forgery.
i Especial 70 The Times Dispatch n
ROANOKE Va, Dec. 22--Charlcs
Rcnard, who worked In bookbindins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23

|SWasMington VINO resided at Mt. Vernon,
and. was the last owner OF that estate
before disposing Of It to the Ladies Mt
Vernon Association. tx
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-23

In addition to the absolute assurance of corrcc
tnailship applied to garments bearing the Burk la
prevail throughout the lines, inviting your visit an
elated at the wonderful purchasing leverage OF Oh
Quality and Economy Achievements
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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21

more, without good -by-for the last
time Or was it untrue that you wrote
me what you did? Was that dear let
ter but a fairy dream of mine? All.
will you see me again. this once-this
once--let me look at you. let me talk
with you. hear your Yoice? The last
time,"
There was no signature.
Miss Betty quickly wrote four lines
upon the same sheet: "Yes-yes! 1
must see you must talk with you be-
fore you go. Come at dusk. The gar
den-near the gap in the hedge. 1t will
be safe for little while He will not
be here" She replaced the paper in it's
envelope. drew line through her own
name on the letter and wrote "Mr. Van
revel' underneath.
do you know the gentleman who
sent you?" she asked.
Nom: but he'll be waitin' at his
office, Gray and Vanrevel,' on Main
street, for the answer"
"Then hurry!" said Betty.
He needed no second bidding, but.
with wings ca his bare heels, made off
through the gap in the hedge. At the
corner of the street he encountered an
adventure, a gentleman's legs and a
heavy hand at the same time. The
hand fell on his shoulder arresting his
scamper with a vicious jerk; and the
boy was too awed to attempt an escape,
for he knew his captor well by sight,
although never before had he found
himself so directly in the company Of
Rouen's richest citizen. The note
dropped from the trembling fingers, yet
those fingers did not shake as did the
mans when, like flash, Carewe seized
upon the missive with his disengaged
hand and saw what two names were on
the envelope.
you were stealing, were you!" he
cried, savageIy. 81 saw you sneak
through my hedge!"
81 didn't, either!"
Mr.. Carewe ground his teeth. What
were you doing there?''
'Nothing!"
"Nothingi" Knocked Carewe. Moth
ing! You didn't carry this to the young
lady in there and get her answer?"
mo, sir!" answered the captive.
earnestly Gross my heart didn't. 1
IOuIlO IT.
Slowly the corrugations of anger
were leveled from the magnate's face,
the white heat cooled. and the prisoner
marveled to find himself In the pres
ence of an urbane gentleman whose
placidity made the scene Of a moment
ago appear some trick of distorted Wis
ion. And yet, curious to behold, Mr.
Carewe's fingers shook even more vio-
lently than before, as he released the
boys shoulder and gave him friendly
tap on the head, at the same time
smiling benevolently.
There, there" he said, bestowing a
wink upon the youngster. TITS all
right; it doesn't matter-only think
see the chance of a jest in this. You
wait while read this little note. this
message that you foundI" He ended by
winking again with the friendliest
drollery.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
CHAPTER XVII.
TIE PRICE OF SILENCE.

II was the misfortune Of Mr.. Cum
rnfngs' final literary Offering to annoy
one OF the editors friends. The Jour
nal was brought to the new corporal
at noon. while he was considering
whether he should rise from his couch
or sleep another hour. Reclining among
his pillows, he glanced through Cum
laings' description with the subdued
Eiggle he always had for the good Will
liam's style, but as his eye fell upon
one paragraph he started, sat upright,
and prOceeded to read the passage sew
eraI times with anxious attention.
.Only two or three sources Of regret
occurred to mar the delight Qn which
Young and old participated) of that
festal and dazzling scene One was
the absence Of Miss Fanchon Bareaud,
one Of the donors; another. that of
Corporal Gray; a third was the exces-
sfve. nodesty Of Major Vanrevel, who,
although present at the time, refused
10 receive the ladies' sumptuous offer
ing and insisted that Captain Marsh
was the proper person TO do the hon
o,r@. TO which the latter reluctantly,
though gracefully, consented. Also we
were sorry that the Major appeared
in citizens dress, rs all were anxious
Ia witness him in his uniform. How
ever. in our humble judgment, he will
be compelled by etiquette to don II this
afternoon to receive the officers Of the
regular army, who viii arrive by the
stage about 8 o'clock, it is expected,
a fnspect the company and swear them
into the service Of the Federal Govern
t 81 fbe oorlrfhouse We for one
have little doubt that, owing to the
Majors well known talent in matters
OF apparel. his appearance will far
eclipse in brilliancy that OF his fellow
officers"
Crasley dressed slowly, returning to
the paper now and then with per
turbed countenance- How would MISS
Betty explain this paragraph to her
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21

and a laugh for every one he meE At
the old English gardeners he bought
four or five bouquets and carried them
on round of visits of fare
well to as many old ladies who
had been kind TO him. This
done. leaving his laughter and his
flowers behind him, he went to Fan
chon and spent part of the afternoon
bringing forth cunning arguments
cheerily, to prove to her that General
Taylor would be in the Mexican CAPT
tai before the volunteers reached New
Orleans. and urging upon her his be-
lief that they would all be back in
Rouen before the summer was gone.
But Fanchon could only sob and
whisper, Hush, hushl" in the dim
room where they sat, the windows
darkened so that, after he had gone
he should not remember how red her
eyes were, and the purple depths un-
der them, and thus forget how pretty
she had been at her best. After a
time, finding that the more he tried
to cheer her, the more brokenly she
wept. he grew silent, only stroking her
head, while the summer sounds came
in through the window; the mill whir
of locusts, the small monotone of dis
tant farm bells, the laughter of chill
dren in the street, and the gay arias
of a mocking bird swinging in the
open window of the next house. So
they sat together through the long,
still afternoon of the last day.
No one in Rouen found that after
noon particularly enlivening. Even
Mrs. Tanberry gave way to the COM
mon depression, and, once more, her
doctrine Of cheerfulness relegated to
the ghostly ranks of the purely theo-
retical, she bowed under the burden
of her woe so far as to sing Me
thought I Met a Damsel Fair" cher of
the bursting sighs) at the piano.
Whenever sadness lay upon her soul
she had acquired the habit of resort
ing to this unhappy ballad; to-day she
sang it four times. Mr.. Carewe was
not at home, and had announced that
though he intended to honor the even
ing meal with his attendance, he
should be away for the evening itself;
as comment upon which statement
L
ly the one word, "AmenI" He was
stung to no reply and she had noted
the circumstances as unusual, and also
that he had appeared to labor with
the suppression of a keen excitement
which made him anxious to escape from
her sharp little eyes; an agitation for
which she easily accounted when she
recalled that he had seen Vanrevel on
the previous evening. Mr.. Carewe had
kept his promise to preserve the peace,
as he always kept 1t when the two met
on neutral ground, but she had OBJ
served that his face showed a kind Of
hard-leashed violence whenever he had
been forced to breathe the air of the
same room with his enemy, and that
the thing grew on him.
Miss Betty exhibited not precisely a
burning interest in the adventure Of
the Damsel Fair, wandering out of the
room during the second rendition, wan
dering back again, and once more
away. She had moved about the house
in this fashion since early morning,
wearing what Mamie described as
"peak-ed look" White-faced and rest
less, with distressed eyes, to which no
sleep had come in the night, she could
not read: she could no more than
touch her harp; she could not sleep;
she could not remain quiet for three