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THE WEEK'S TRADE. CfeCAlj HOLIDAY QA'IETV BUT CimiSTJttAS GOODS SOLD FItEELY. PAUSE IN THE TttVinjr ffl Lade of Vcnr "Will Open With'- SI orb on tlic Than Ever Before. NEW YOItK. December G.

Dun's Weekly Report of Trade to-merrow will Tnide and speculation experienced tho inual quiet, except in Christmas goods, which sold freely, many packing and shipping departments being still enparjccl on class of work, which could not be completed at the specified timi; indussrJal undertakings are interrupted in many cases by the taking of oiher plants are closed because fuel cannot be obtained. Orders still come for- freely, and the New Year will open with more business on the books than ever before. Prices of are held by the steady domestic de- r.iiind, and there is good export move- ol" the leading Staples. In this, ns in many otJic-r however, there is slilirthe drawback of inadequate trajjsportation facilities, which restrict shipments to; the seaboard. Financial conditions are satisfactory.

RAILROAD EARNINGS: earnings thus far reported for the month of December surpass year's by 5.0 per and those of 19.X) by 1.6 per cent. Quiet conditions in tho iron and steel I Industries, unaccompanied by any sign of weakness, testify to the healthy tone. I suggest a bright outlook for the coming year. Furnaces and mills will ex-. the of idlencEs beyond the usuaJ time, rot because orders art iackirg, but In order to accumulate a moderato coke.

New ccntracts have come- forward more slowly of late, mainly because the uncertainty as to date of delivery, although there arc prospective purchasers who still anticipate better terras Foreign pig iron is offered elightly domestic quotations, but neither imported nor home manufacture 5s available for large o.uamities. "Independent; st-eel mills claim that they Unable to pay present prices for billets, whicii cost $21, or more for early Reports from the South show a large increase in production, as compared preceding year. The department of this industry appears to cteei bars. I BUTTON GOODS. I An unexpectedly favorable feature has appeared in the market for cotton goods, After a long season of stagnation in the export division, the demand for China suddenly became considerable, notwith-) ttanding; the depression in silver, and liberal stocks: of cottons in Shanghai.

1 qulries on this account are still numerous, 'altiiough prices became firmer -with the stexnulus of more business. Domestic i trade is limited to immediate requirements, as is seasonable, yet there is sufficient buying in most lines to prevent undesirable acuirsulaiion of supplies. Collections are satisfactory, both at the mil's and with jobbers. Failures for the week r.urJbfcred 2-33, against 15C' last year. NO CHRISTMAS MOSSURV A.

Snil Disnnpoijitment for ttie jrro Door-Keeper of iionsc. WASHINGTON. December 'Possums 3ndi 'liters. -is a dish Artiiur Simmons, the hegro door-keeper for Secretary Cor- telyou, at the White House, did not have on his table yesterday. The "possum lie t-xpectea to have had be-on sent Arthur I General Rosser, or" Virginia.

Simmons came from North Carolina nirnost so many years aga that ho has forgotten the exact date, but still has taste for "possum and 'tau-rs. General when he called at the VThite House, was told of Arthur's ccnfuming de-Hire lor 'possuai for Christmas. Another friend in North Carolina sent Simmons the- juiciest; of sugar yams. This completed the comb i nation. Christmas Day.

when Arthur went to kiil the. 'possum, the pen was empty and the "possum was gone. Searching every nook and crevice about his own house, Simmons invaded tho yards of his neigh--: bors, but -without success. Hurrying to White House, he asked of a police sergoant on duty there: "Can't detectives finci my 'possura for me?" Another Virginian has promised Ar- i thur a 'possum for New Yar's Day. but Siniirions hss spcoificq that it anall be killed before It is sent to him.

A VETERAN OF FOUR WARS. ScmurknVile Career of an Orange FriEDERTCKSBUrtG. December There lives ntor Unicnviiio one of mpst unique; criaracters in Orangf His name is H. X- Rk-hardsftn, vltjS'liis age is SS. He is in perfect never misses a court, lias drur.k sririts and used- lobacco since -ie was P.

years old. and when it was that if te had not done so hfc live to; be 100 ytars old. his reply "I would bec-n dead thirty years ago." This man nas participated in four "wars, the Florida war. of Mexican, in IS4S: Paraguay expedition, in 1852. and the civil war.

of ISGI and 2SSS: In the last he -n-as in the Sixth Regiment, better known as the "UJcody Sixth." He. was bom in Essex I 4ow Priced. I If yOH have not BOUGHT your Xmas Gifts yet, you I Vo have practically Hew York's Jewelry stock from whicb to a I to take of this rare opportunity, don't one but yourself. I Gifts for Aadies and girts. Eg Misses' Solid Geld Rings I-j Brooches to 5150.00 1 Lockets 00t0 5 i.5.«0 I Comb and Brush, and Mirror 510.00 to I Gifts I Scarf Pins.

Solid Gold to $25.00 Sca-f Tins, with Diamonds to I Cuff Solid GOM to JXK OO I Cutt Buttons with Diamonds I a I Gold-Filled t0.U8.00 IS Rin gs to no.o« 1 J. J. Allen fourteenth and Ham Streets. JL -JL Hair Yigoi Turning gray Why not have the early, dark, rich color stored? It easily done with Ayer's Hair Vigor. A splendid too.

i-fes: county, England, in 1814, and was brought to America in ISIS. Mr. Richardson has been four times around the globe, served on the wateifor fifty-two years, and in the United States navy fourteen years, assisted laying the first cable to Nova Scotia, was among the first who went to California the gold-fever period of and never was attended a day by a physician in his life. Ho draws a pension as a Mexican soldier from, the- United States Government, and carries a cano which he brought from the tropics many years ago. Everybody knows "Uncle Harry." as ho is familiarly caSied.

and wishes him the 100 years, which he says he will live. He is. a- wonder, and with his liowing white beard would make a good "Santa Ciaus" for the Children at Christmas. GREENETdUNrTAFFAiRS. Accident nn Oil Tank-Some Strangely Afflicted QUINQUE.

December On account of the bad condition of the roads, a Jour-horse wagon, with an oil tank of the Standard Oil Company, was recently overturned between Ruckr ersville and A colored man got his foot mashed to such an extent' that it may have to be amputated. The negro was brought to Ruckersviile, where the doctors could attennd him. A colored child was recently burned to death on tho farm of Mr. Chapman at Amicus. It is reported that another murder was recently committed in the Blue Ridge mountains.

The moment the matter was announced to your correspondent the name of Shifiett occurred as the perpetrator of the crime; and in asking my informant the name he smilingly replied, "Yes. it is Shifiett." II may bo safely said that two fifths of the murders in the county have been committed by persons of that name, and are 'confined to the mountain section. Deane has. up io the present time, killed the largest porker hereabouts. It weighed pounds.

He has also killed eight wild turksys tnis fall and winter. Sidney, Deane, commissioner of revenue, has a Mauser rifle' that will shoot entirely through the body of a white-oak 1-2 feet in diameter. He claims it will shoot through i inches of solid steel Mr. Marion Deane and his family, here, exchanged residences with Mrs. Sarah ilaney.

at Quinoue. STRANGELY AFFLICTED PIGS. Samuel Scott. of Quinque, has a pen cf Etrangely-affectc-d pigs. They are fat and apparently in good but whether awake or asleep, in motion or still, they shiver continually.

Louis Watson claims the banner car of grains. It measures more than 12 inches in length, and exceeds tiie "big ear reported by William Locker by grains. The Sunday-school at onion chapel, J. L. Deane, superintendent, has had several rehearsals preparatory to its celebration and Christmas-tree entertainment, 'me school met Saturday night to mark and name the presents at Mrs.

Harriet A. Deane's. This lady has furnished; the greatest number of children as scholars. Greene county's auctioneer, A. J.

(Jiiberi, a. widower of mature years, is about to be married again. Mrs. McDurrer was thrown from her liorse at; QuinquG and badiy hurt. Bennie Shotwel! and Frank Gilbert obtained marriage licenses Monday.

The former 'will marry Miss India Herndon. and the latter will marry Miss Durrer, of this county. DIBn AMONG STRAXGERS. Mary Gordon Expires ai a Hospital-An Insurance Policy Found. DANVILLE, December Miss Mary Gordon died at the Home for the Sick at 12 o'clock last night.

She had been ill for several weeks. Her death was due to a -complication of diseases. She was about 2-? years of age. Miss Gordon was from Halifax county, but had been living in this city for some time. Her two brothers arrived in this city from Wilson, N.

but were unable to defray her burial expenses. It was afterwards found that she possessed a small insurance policy, which is deemed sufficient for the. purpose. nioluuomlers In New York. NEW YORK, December These Richmonders are registered at New York hotels: Maryborough.

H. Flegenneimer; Hoffman, G. M. Reid. Xmas Flowers and Plants.

Blooming Plants. Palms. Ferns, etc. Roses, Violets. Carnations, etc.

Largest stock in the city at HAMMOND'S, 107 cast Broad street. inn ii i i mi Manicure Sets. Sterling 55.00; t0 50.00 £SS Pursed; tOi.g.oot 0i Sim Jw.oo Smbrcnas; to U2.00 Opal Rings, with or without Diamonds.Sl.sO to Card Caaon. Bill Books-Best Leather. -Watch and -Our Chains are I made by Simmons, who are; conceded to be the finest I Chain-makers.

Our- -Watches- is the largest ever; shown in i Richmond. will find our prices the lowest; con- i sSstent with article sold iv bears our. gruaranteV. BRISTOL JT. L.

Kelly Will Not Go to Green Badly' Hart. i December Since the determination of the Virginia Coal and Coke Company to Vmove its generaFofllces to Radford. Mr. Joseph general counsel of company, that he wiir not go with company to Radford, but 7 will, remain here, although firm "will -still be'retained by the- company. Mr.

D. D. Hull; the assistant general counsel will, go to to reside temporarily. It has been' lntimated that Mr. John Newton, the new general manager of all the company's affairs, will probably reside in Bristol.

Hon. John I. Cox. of Bristol, who; was recently re-elected to the Tennessee Sonate from Second Senatorial Distiict, Is ill of typhoid feverat his home here. His temperature has been rather high for a day or two, but his i.

condition is not regarded as necessarily alarming. S. D. Green, a brother of Dr. Thomas Green, of Bristol, was brought to his home here Tuesday 'evening, from Lynchburg.

where he was seriously injured in an affray of some sort. He was. shot twice in one leg and had two ribs broken. Dr. E.

well-known educator, of Asheville. N. has' been to the chair'of mathematics in the Vlr- ginia Institute, of this He is here and will enter upon the duties of his position' aftvr the holidays. Dr.Murfe^ who is a native of Virginia, was for many years president of the Seminary, of Alabama, and was for nine years president, of the University of Arkansas. Howard Taylor, hydraulic engineers, have completed the work of focusing five springs in the mountains north of Bristol, into a large reservoir for the uso of the city." Bristol.

is spending $25, C00 in water improvements. CHRISTMAS IN LEXINGTON. Harry TncUcr Ejiterf Water- W'orJcs. LEXINGTON. December Henry St.

George Tucker eslcbrate'd the: anniversary of his father's birth lost evening at his home. "Col Alto." on the eastern -suburb of Lexington, entertaining: a- number. of his friends, and friends -his father, as been the custofr: of the iate Hon. John Randolph Tucker. lifetime, each Christ mas eve.

This was the 'seventy-ninth anniversary of the father's birth, and fifth pince his death. a number of nersonn were many from a distance. Old-time songs were suiig' and-tb" evening prrsse-cl in accordance with the custom instituted by tTie deceased. Mr. Charles J.

Besenfelder, who has pr.vcral years past been the mechanician at Washfngton and Lee University, has been elected superintendent of the water works of Lexington at a salary much larger than that of the former superintendent. During the past two months a local retail dealer in stoves, has sold to residents of Lexington GOO Wood This represents three times more than he has sold in all during the past twenty years of his business life here. The coal strike is the cause of the enormous sale of wood and does not materially effect the citizens of Lexington, for wood can be obtained at the price of $2.50 per cord. Mr. David Houser diednear Greenville, Augusta" county.

Tuesday night, in the fiSth year of his age. -He was a Confederate a member of the Stonewall Brigade, Fifth Virginia Regiment, and was once severely wounded. He was hurried Wednesday at Old Providence church. Several grown children survive him, among them three residents of Lexington Louis and Edward Houser, and Miss Cornelia Houser. Miss Janie Moore Black and.

Mr. James Herbet Wilmer. of Marshall, were married Wednesday morning at the home of. the parents. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph M. Black, in the vicinity of Buffar lo Mills," Rockbridge Mr. Wilmer is a son of the late Jacob Wilmer, of Rockbridge, and five years ago located in Marshall. The newly wedded couple drove to Natural Bridge station, on the C.

Q. railroad, and took the afternoon train for their future home in Texas. The county Mr. A. Terry Shields, is now busily engaged- in issuing Christmas marriage licenses.

During the past two days he issued seven for couples within the county. Mrs. Catharine Fuitz, of Isaac Fultz, -of: Falrfleld vicinity, Rockbridge died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday in the cemetery at Fairneld. She survived her husband six months, and was aged SO years. PASSED.A CONFEDERATE NOTE Kicharrt Lee, a.NortlinnilicrlanA..Negro, Did the Xow Sorry.

HEATHSVILLE. December Richard Lee, a colored man, living near Union Village, on the border line of this and Richmond counties, passed a JlO Confederate note on a clerk in Bailey "Courtenay's store at that place on Monday night. The negro loafed in the store until -the clerks were very busy, then, purchasing a few cents worth of merchandise, accepted his change and made tracks. It was not until Tuesday that the note was discovered. The negro admitted his guilt, but refused to make good A warrant Ayas immediately sworn out.

-withtbe result that Lee was heavily fined and, being impecunious, bound himself out for a lengthy period to a friend who paid. the fine for him. HAPPENINGS IN LOUDOUN. C. C.

Caver Mrs. House Several LEESBURG. December C. C. Gayer, of Hillsboro, a director in the Loudoun National Bank, of this place, and one of the most nent citizens of the county, was painfully crisp fialXes of wheat and malt.

injured by a fall through the floor of his barn. Mr. Arthur Alder, about 70 years of age, and Miss Laura Willingham, both of Bluemont. were married on Wednesdaymorning. December 24th, in the county clerk's office by the Rev.

Syd. Ferguson, of this place. Miss Louise Stone, about GO years of age, and Mr. Joe Toweyson. about 70 years of age, were married, at the bride's home, near Hillsboro.

on Wednesday, December 24th, about: 6 o'clock the. Rev. D. C. Hedrick officiating.

MRS. HULFISH'S HOUSE BURNED. The dwelling of Mrs. Hulfish. at Silcott Springs, together with its contents, was destroyed by nre.

A defective flue was the cause "of the fire. The insurance amounts to JS7S, which only partially covers the loss. Mr. W. Scott Miskell, on Tuesday, sold his property, "the Orrlson farm," on Potomac river, near White's Ferry, contaning 210 acres of.

land to Mr. John S. Shroy." for Miss Caroline Barrett, daughter of Major C. Boyd Barrett, of Aberdeen. S.

will be married to Mr. Charles Kennedy Taberdeen, January Bth, at the bride's home. Rosbury Gossip. ROXBURY. December people of Roxbury were very much surprised yesterday morning to find the ground, covered with snow to the depth of.

one inch: This -was the first snow of the season. In the afternoon it began to fall again, and continued until late in the night. Christmas in this neighborhood is made merry by the influx of city people. There will be social gatherings and surprise parties every night during the holidays. There will be a dance at the home of Mr.W.

A. Ashlin. on December 26. City music will be furnished, and Mrs. William A.

Ashlin will be the chaperone. The committee are P. T. Bowies and T. S.

Tyree. Among the students who are spending their holidays at home are: Miss Bessie Nance, of Blackstone Female Institute; Miss Nellie Binns. of the Woman's College; Messrs. Walter Nance, of Richmond College; Nemo Hubbard, of William and Mary College. CLIFTON FORGE GOSSIP.

Several Attempted" Robberies Sneacl Dartly Buniert. CLIFTON FORGE. December There have been several attempted robberies here recently. The millinery establishment of J. B.

Graves was broken into and a watch The thief broke the cash register in trying to find the cash. The same night some one broke a window in the rear of G. W. Farrar's drug store, and entered, but hearing the clerk moving upstairs, ran away. Walter- Snead, a cripple, who keeps a jfruit stand on' Main street, came near burned to death Saturday night.

In "attempting to start a fire with the oil," exploded, and he was badly burned neck and head. The bazaar held by. the ladies' of the Presbyterian church last night was quite a success. usual Christmas tree was given to the children of the Soy.th Clifton Mission Sunday-school last night, was largely enjoyeu by the little ones. Mr.

J. E. Francis and Miss, Mattie King will be married at the Manse this afternoon by Rev. E. W.

McCorkle, Miss Emily Jackson officiating at the organ. Mr. -Francis is connected with the. Rich Patch Mining Company, and the bride is a resident of Rich Patch. After the ceremony a reception will be given the happy couple at the home of the groom's brother, in Iron Gate.

The family of Mr. J. W. C. Bryant has received cards to the golden wedding of Alexander 1 Campbell, son of Alexander Campbell, so well-known in the religious world.

The anniversary will be celebrated at the home of Professor, and Mrs. B. C. Hagerman, at Hamilton College, Lexington, -Professor Hagcrman president of institntion and Mrs. Hagerman a daughter of Mr.

Campbell. CHRISTMAS IX THE CAPITAL. Splendid' Dinner at the Eastern State WillinmHlmiK Notes. WILLI AMSBURG, i December The dinner -served' at the Eastern State Hospital Christmas by Steward Archie Brooks was one of the 'finest ever seen at the, institution. Besides- the regular fare, the menu was made up of celerj-, mince pie.

apples. The tables were appropriately decorated and presented home-like in keeping with the season: Dr. L.S. Foster, "of the was present; and wasmuch-isrratified with the splendid dinner set before his patients. a family reunion aV.her home" yesterday, on: Those present were and family; Mr.

and Mrsl Hundley and Jfarollyjj aL Mr. and Mrs. W. C. JohWu j.

Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Brooks.

Misses Beulah and Edna Brooks. Mr. J. H. Dickenson, of Richmond, was here yesterday.

Mr. Jack Christian, of Portsmouth, is spending the holidays at his home here. Mr. James Bowry, of Newport News, is here. to spend Christmas wUn relatives.

Mr. Littleberry Foster, who is attending Locust Dale Military Academy, is home to spend the holidays with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. L. S.

Foster. INTERESTING REVIEW OFSOUTHERN FOOTBALL Dr.W. A. Lambeth, of the University, Has Written it for a Maeaxinc. "Well-Known jVames Mentioned.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. December An interesting review of the past foot-ball season in tho South has been written for Collier's Weekly by Dr. W. A. Lambeth, physical director of this institution, and an authority on athletics.

The review is a comprehensive one, and shows that this branch of sport has made much headway in southern universities and colleges. Dr. Lambeth picks the following players to compose the and second all-Southern teams: First Eleven Position. Second. Eleven Cox left end Sittcn (North Carolina!) (Clemson.) Johnson left tackle.

(Virginia) Lemolne left guard Gi vens centre. Waters (Georgetown.) (Virginia.) Foust right guard Elner (North Carolina.) (Auburn; Ala.) Council right Miles (Virginia) iV. Bronston- right tackle Thompson (Kentucky.) Graves Pollard (North Carolina.) i irginia.) Holt half-back (North Carolina.) (Georgetown.) Edgerton right Watkins (Virginia.) Carpenter (V. P. L) (Virginia.) It will thus be seen that North Carolina is.

given fcur places on the first eleven to Virginia's three, and it worth noting that- one of Virginia's with North -Carolina in ltd. AFFAIRS IN MONTEREY. Mrs. Anderson Stephenson Deatl A Christmas-Eve Wedding. MONTEREY, December Anderson Stephenson.

of Jackson's River, died on Friday -morning, after an illness of some two weeks. She. is survived by her husband and three little boys. She was formerly a Mis 3 Hannah, of Augusta county, and came to Highland as a teacher about fifteen years ago. Rev.

S. of the Presbyterian church, conducted the ralservice at: Stony Run church. A Christmas-Eve wedding occurred at me home of Mr. John Flusher. seven miles porth of Monterey, his daughter.

Miss Sailie Flusher, becoming the. bride of Mr. Boyd' Waggoner, of Straight Creek. Rev. Josiah Beverage A large number of Highland: boys and girls have returned from their various schools throughout the State to spend, the hoirdays at Two Shenundonh Drldcsi.

WOODSTOCK, December pretty wedding took place at the home Mr. William at" Zion; Shenandoah county, Christmas afternoon. o'clock, when his youngest daughter. Miss Anna Elizabeth Bauserman. rni'-rii'd' to Mr.

Oscar J. Hottel. of Pugh's Run. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.

H. Roads. pastor, of Zion Christian church, in. the parlor, which was tastefully decorated with evergreen and nolly. Mrs.

Chicles Copp, a sister- of the, bride, was honor, Mr: Roy Fravel. of was best man. Misses Bessie and Louise Hottel, sisters of WHERS TOB WOltliD HOLDS A s.ipc once said Of all our sidns the newspaper is the most valuab'e. It is the meeting place where the world holds counsel." The newspaper is made, like- cvorythinqr else, wuh an idea; to superiority. That it hive prestige is one of tnc cares of its makers.

The same liric of argument 'i may ibe applied to The people make the news 'for pape asill the -r'edito gives i i the world in satisfying? us cjvith tobacco; Given to the smoker in Picdrno -t Cigarettes j-; one of. 1 Cioareitcs Have 87 OPEN ALL DAY LONG FROM A. M. DURIHG THIS iHDHEXT WEEK. The Greates! Holiday Resort in the City, Performances in tha great steel arena at intervals daily.

Admission all day 25c. Children, 15c. For Presents. Gold Eyeglasses, Gold Spectacles, Opera Glasses, Field Glasses. Presents will be exchanged at free of -charge to suit the eyes of the wearer.

Cameras, Kodaks, Photo Supplies. Free instruction and free use of dark Jlail orders receive prompt attention. The Galeski Optical Company, 90i E. Main the groom, were the bridesmaids, and Mr. Charles Copp usher.

The bride wore a travelling suit of mode cloth, trimmed in white silk, with hat and gloves to match: Miss Birdie Dever and Mr. Thomas Bocton Rittenour. both of Tom's Brcok. were quietly married Wednesday afternoon, at the United Brethren parsonage, at that place, by the Rev. R.

L. Feaster. the pastor. The bride is a favorite daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

B. B. Dever. and the groom is in the employ of the So uthern Railway, Company. A Salem SALEM.

December The church at this place gVednesday. night was the scene of a very pretty "weddingr. when Miss Katherlne Shipman and Rev. Junius M. Batte were united in marriage.

vAt .7 P. to the strains of Mejidelashon's" wedding march, 'the bride and groom-elect entered the aisle and the -ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Campbell, the bride's pastor. After the marriage the couple, left on' the east-bound, train for an ye: tour, after whlcliS they wll I be horn? residence Birmingham, "Ala.

pMris; 1 Batte ila fa youaj lady of culture Important Notice. You cannot afford to make your selection of Xinas presents before seeing our immense line of Gut-Glass, Hand-Painted China, Italian Marble, in Busts, and Pedestals, Clocks, -Metal Art Goods, and various other suitable and acceptable girts. We will be pleased to have you make an inspection of our stock. We are showing largest and most complete line of Toys and Dolls ever brought to Richmond. Our 5, 10, 25, and 50ccounters are filled with all the latest novelties in Toys, and at exceedingly low prices.

ililpco, No; 1011 E. Main Slid No. 9 E. Broad St A New Year's Resolution, Dear 1 Madam. should be that that beautiful home ot yours should be lit -j 3 by Electricity.

It would pay to get the best illumi-' Electric Construction Company of ANDREW 1 8 10 I2 South Ninsh Street. who. wlli.