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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26
4 COUNTRY sovlae's HOUSE.
An Intensely Ensiish Ccremoniai-ora"'"
soicmnity Of ''Prnyers."

An Intensely Enslish Ccremoniai-0ram'"
soicmnity Of ''Prayers."
There ia yet another ceremonial which NJ
most country houses tho visitor u oxpccted
to attend. That Is family prayers As a
student Of men aud manners 1t Will DC worm
lis while, for no institution is so intensely
English. At 0 in the morning and about ~
at night the butler announces prayers. Ibe
family and vis.tors then proceed to the hall,
vhero the servants are arranged In long
row. The butler places a Bible ard prayer
book in front Of the squire, and then retires
to his scat with the air OF man VINO mas
done difficult duty rather neatly. Then
the squire roads portion of Scripture ana
PRAYER in O loud, sonorous voice, destitute OF
oil expression whatever. Now look for
moment round the assembly. Old Gen. oile-
nus, VINO has drunk perhaps bali bottle 100
much claret, presents an intensely pious' put
withal sleepy, appearance, and tries to cover
q hiccough with "a grunt. Cept. Fitziuihe,
Of the Dragon Guards, who has just Deen
convulsing tho gentlemen at the dinner table
with bread stories, looks appallingiy
proper. Tho rest arc Obviously thinking O
nowt.n which tho rustic explained was the
great delight Of church, but everybody IS
bolt upright and wears stony primness OF
aspect.
Ncro a twinkle Of amusement, or even OF
senslbility, to be seen in any ono's counter-
ance, the vigilant eye Of the lady OF the
houce would Instantly detect it. The essence
Of tao ceremony, in short, is a kind Of gran
itic solemnity. remember once ludicrous
accident occurring at one Of these rites,
which set tho weaker folks of In an IRE
preside litter. The ledy Of tho house wss
so engry that tho truth came ont in burst
1T Is not" said tho worthy dame IN her
passion, "tbo insult to tho Almighty that
care 60 much about, ss its being done before
a charwoman from the village" A volume
by tho decpest Philosopher could not have
conveyed moro profound meaning.
In oil other respects you have the mostper-
feet and enjoyable freedom at an English
country house You may hunt fish OF
shoot, or you may shut yourself up In your
dressing room, whero there will he fire.
with book from the library. But it may
be supposed that the visitor 70 such Q bouse
Will DO a sportsman Of some kind -George
Sumner in Outing.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

Senator Frye has attracted great
deal of attention to his sound Repub'
lican party ideas on protection, and
the most luminous among those ideas is
the statement that England never
neglects an opportunity to injure the
United States, when the truth Is that
England is the largest buyer of our
products, while we supply her with the
cotton for her mills. The Washington
Post calls attention to the very significant
fact that if we had not this trade with
England our imports would vastly eI.
coed our exports.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

Before tho opening Of Congress we re-
peatodly called attention TO the fact that
there should BE- . prompt move against
tho ubiquitous protective tarif on one
point that the people clearly understood
so as to display the purpose Of the Demo
cratic majority In the House to carry out
the standing pledge Of the party. II
there is a,general attack with a bill to
reduce the duties on many articles, then
there will, of course, be a. many objec'
lions as there are proposed reductions,
and they will be all organized instead OF
scattered.
It Is stated that Mr.. Mills, chairman OF
the Ways and Means Committee, thinks
that proposed abolition OF the duty on
wool would meet too many objections,
but the Prcsi lent's wise suggestion stands,
after much discussion Of 1t, without being
questioned as to its practicabilIty.
II we compare the small number repre-
seniing the wool interest with the I'm
mense numbers who are forced to pay a
third more for clothes by the duty on
wool, we have exactly the proportion
that shows the wrong and folly Of the
duty.
The proportion is about 6S,0Oo,000
OF consumers 10 1000, 900 Of olgrow.
ers. Now, II we put wool on the free
list and reduce the import duty on GER
tain line Of wooden goods. 1t does look like
very plain thing that the result would
be q benefit to the millions who want
wooden goods. But besides this, 1t would
give millions of working people employ
ment, because they would have the raw
material at the same price as their rivals
In other countries, and upon fair terms
In the markets of the world the Ameri-
cans beat the world.
II the Democratic majority will pro-
coed upon this simple plan they will in
dubitably show that their promises can
be carried cut in a manner to satisfy the
people. But II they think OF trimming
to a popular wind they will be becalmed
in their own timidily, and will have
nothing to arouse their own party with
when the presidential election comes on
We make this appeal to our own Con-
gressmen, and to those who influence
them, because Virginia is thought by some
politicians to be protection State. She
may have been afraid to make the issue
on the tariff at time when the Malone
rope was threatening her neck with a
sort of political Lynching bee, but when
ever we have the time to discuss that Is
sue before the people we are not afraid
OF the trial before the common sense OF
the working men, the farmers, the mer'
chants, and the manufacturers.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26
Voting for School Committee.

Good morning, Mrs. Black Are you
going to vote for school committee todayi
"Yes; end I'm awfully glad met you
Tel me what kind Of person this Mrs
White is. don't know whether TO vote 70:
her OF not"
"Oh, she's splendid woman; so devoted,
you know. and they say sho knows more
about educational matters than all the men
on the board put together. There she is
now!'
What! that woman over there in blue
bonnet trimmed with green. Why. Mrs.
Gray, I'm astonishcd that you could think OF
voting for person who has so little taste -
Boston Transcript
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

The one hundred and twentieth an.
nivsrsary Of the birth Of the poet Burns,
which was celebrated in various cities
yesterday, recalls what an American said
of him that "still the burden Of his song
10 love Of right, disdain Of wrong; ita
master chords are manhood, freedom
brotherhood"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

On the subject of Ireland Mr.. John
Bright says that 1.-The followers OF Mr..
Gladstone have adopted policy opposed
TO real liberal ideas" and that Gladstone
has changed bis mind and policy, but
there Is no proof that the revolution has
changed it, course or its ultimate objects,
and there Is nothing In America that In
dictates such a change"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

An English court has decided that a
decree Of divorce Of United States
court was binding in England between
a resident of that country and a citizen
Of the United States. The arguments
we're heard before Sir James Hammer,
who said he was Of the opinion he had
no Jurisdiction; the marriage was duly
and absolutely dissolved BY the decree OF
the United States court, and this not.
withstanding the husband was now DOM
iciled In the United States.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

The attention given by the President
by Congress and by the press OF the en-.
tire county to the Pacific Railroad frauds
upon the people 10 another In the long
series of the triumphs Of the New York
World. It was the szposs made BY that
journal over q year ago, column after
column Of facts and and figures from On
indisputable source, which led Congress
to move In the matter OF an investiga.
ton. Nothing bat powerful and fear.
less Newspaper could have brought about
this result Ralakk0 Nssss.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

Judge Wsxem, NJ. c., from the West,
expresses himself in opposition to the
ladies' reception.room of the House Of
Representatives where fair ones want TO
interview statesmen on Offices aud claims.
II the Judge were younger statesman be
might be more gallant.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26
Bell Telephone Stock.

Bell telephone stock, With q par value
Of 800 a share, is selling at $500. 1t pays
Is per cent. dividends and is supposed TO
earn about 30 per cent. The largest block
Of the stock is held by the inventor and
his wife Another large holder is Forbes,
the Boston capitalist, vino has a control
ing interest in the Burlington road and Is
father.in-law Of Perkins, the roads presi-
dent.-New York Evening World.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26
Cramped Quarters.

Bobby docking at the new noon Ma, u
there really man in the nooni
Mother-That IS q popular superstition,
Bobby.
Bobby-Wcll, I should think that living In
q moon LIN that would make him bow.
heeud. New York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

Az far as we can see by the newspapers
and the telegraph news last night, the
idea OF a local famine" caused by the
Reading strike is device Of the dealers
to raise prices. In Washington they
tried 10 put the price OF white ash coal
up to 81 q ton. But the railroad officials
claim that the supply from other sections
10 amply sufficient.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

Senator Edmunds has found medium
in Harpers' magazine for transmitting
his ultra protective Views. This is real
good to the country because II cost the
Republican party money TO scatter these
tracts. instead Of having them sent out
free In the Congressional Record.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26
Where We Get Our Weather.

Dakota Husband-Wel. must get TO the
Office, my dear; have busy day before me.
wife-Good by, John, and don't forget
your fur overcoat and linen duster. / see the
probabilities are for changeable weather.
New York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

Look out for plenty Of sea ssrpents.
Each log IN the big raft h . possible and
potential Soa serpent.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

A well wisher is one who invests in oil ter
yitogy.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-26

says: q,
"In the Versailles Congress, convoked
to choose N. Grevy's successor, the can
didate of the canal company was u.
Ferry. Blu. for the power which, 1t was
known, NJ. De Lesseps intended TO wield
on his behalf, the plan Of putting for
ward for the presidency the man held
accountable for the Tonquir flasco, and
openly accused OF trucking to Bismarck,
could hardly have been seriously mootsd
As 1t was, his chances OF an election
were considered excellent up to the eve
of the decisive vote, and perhaps he
would have been In the Elysee to-day,
could the monarchists have been pre-.
vailed upon to accept him sooner than
waste their strength upon candidate OF
their own. At all events, the forces OF
the Panama canal were skilfully handled,
and when the success OF the nominee
favored by NJ. De Lesseps was
known to be impossible, they we trans
ierred In 8 body on the conclusive ballot
to NJ. Sadi. Carnot.
Senator William Eaton Chandler has
offered some resolutions OF inquiry into
the cost OF the alterations made by Secre-
tary Whitney In the dilatory war ships
begun when the New Hampshire Hornet
was In the Navy Department. II Mr..
Chsndler's wisdom were equal to his &C.
tivity, he would let the heavy portieres
of 0kivion close him out forever from
the memoriss Of his administration OF the
nsvy.-15dhoSos.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
A DARK MYSTERY.
Evidences of the Murder of Woman in
Edwards County.

Evidences of the Murder of Woman in
Edwards County.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, July PA. D. Pippin, of
the Hagerman ranch, Edwards county,
brought into the city the evidences of a
dark murder mystery. They were shreds
and patches of woman's clothes, to-
gether with tufts of bright auburn hair.
Mr.. Pippin, about week ago, came across
the bleached bones of skeleton concealed
under a clump of bushes in an unfre-
quented portion of the banks of Dry
Llano creek. The head was gone, and
beside the skeleton lay pieces of four or
five dresses, bed quilts, mattresses and
other adjuncts of camping outfit The
clothes had been much chewed by
cattle and several bones of the skeleton
were trampled into the ground by the
feet of these animals. On inquiring in
the neighborhood Mr.. Pippin learned that
as long ago as last January A. M. Turner
and son had found the skeleton with the
flesh all gone. They had taken the head
from the trunk and carried it to their
house several miles away, as an anatom-
ical curiosity. Mr.. Pippin had the head
examined by a physician 10 Edwards
county, who announced the discovery of
corrosive poisoning on the teeth 1t is
doubted, however, that the woman's
death was caused by poison, and the only
theory is that she was murdered and car
ried to the locality where the skeleton
was found. The officers of Edwards
county are investigating the mystery, but
at last accounts had secured no clue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26

extent by 1900 to 1900 members of the
criminal element, leagued together and
rendering quid pro quo, having so-called
"puls S" on men in authority and others
influential with those having power,
Matters have reached such con-
dition here, that to openly Of
fend the directors of the criminal
element seems to invite complete political
ostracism. Reciprocity exists between
criminals, prostitutes, gamblers and
bossism. Policemen seem not to meet
the requirements of the situation"
Speaking of the Chinese quarter the re-
port says:
"The San Francisco Sodom, with all its
loathsome features, has become so familiar
it has ceased to inspire honor among
citizens. Only strangers realize the
hideousness and filthiness of its slums.
1t is vain to point out the disgrace of
having such foul cancer in
the very heart of this great
metropolis. This has been done here
more than quarter of a century, and
still the evil spreads. Its gambling dens,
brothels and opium joints flourish in
spite of the police, and its inhabitants
live in foul kennels which stife visitors
with unbearable stenches."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
A CURIOUS STRIKE.
The Newsboys of Dallas Demand Re-
duct1on of the News Rates.
CnaciaI Talaorann IN the Stataaman

The Newsboys of Dallas Demand Re-
duct1on of the News Rates.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, July 24.-There was novel
strike inaugurated in Dallas this morning.
1t was by the newsboys. They gathered
in front of the Morning News office and
refused to buy papers from the
circuIator unless the price was
reduced from cents per copy to
215 cents. This was refused point
blank, and the nswsboys refused to buy.
As other boys came up the strikers took
them in charge and by force prevented
them from entering the business Office.
The newsdealers' boys were also, kept
away and the dealers Themselves had diff
ficulty in gaining ent ance It the "fic
This afternoon paper signed 10y at u
sixty new5boys and most OF the dealers
was presented to their circulator, demand
ing a reduction in prices. The demand
will hardly be conceded, as the circulator
pays 215 cents copy himself
and is under contract at that price for a
long time. The newsboys and news
dealers declare, however, that they will
not handle the paper until the reduction
is granted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
CHANCES In THE WEST.
What is Said by a Close Observer of tn
People.

" AdV 10 odlo Wy a SlOoO SDoOANOA "a eAAO
People.
ST. LOUIS, July 23.-Special kilograms
from Indianapolis say Col. JAS. M. Rice,
recent chairman of the democratic CEN
trail committee of Indiana, returned to-
day from an extended trip through Colo
RADIO, California and several other western
states. He is an acute observer, and
takes q deep interest in the political situa-
ton. He made a careful investigation as
to democratic prospects in Colorado.
SAID Colonel Rice:
"Well, think Colorado will be pretty
certain to 60 republican. The railroad
and mining interests will be almost GER
tain to give the state to Harrison and Nor
ton. As to California, though the situation
Is decidedly the reverse 1t seems to me the
chances for democratic victory are
much more than ever. The democrats are
we'll organized, harmonious and enthusi-
astic. The republicans, On the other
hand, are split into factions, Respondent
and lethargic. In addition to this the
democrats have two brilliantly conducted
papers. At the head of the Alta California
is the Hon. John P. Irish, who is just as
able writer as they make. He is also a
OrdtOr, VI
The national committee has secured him
for three months stnmpIng tour of the
country, aud he will probably appear in
Indiana, where he has frequently
been heard in recent national
campaigns. The Examiner, whose
editor is George R. Hearst, son of the
senator, is also ably conducted, and the
rwo are thoroughly posting the people re-
garding General Harrison's Chinese rec
ord. This is having a telling effect, for
among the Pacific coast people the Chinese
question is vital one, and they are very
resentful towards anyone who has sought
to fasten the Mongolian curse upon them.
The republicans claim the free wool fea.
ture of the Mills bill will aid them. But
I do not think if will to any great extent.
While an immense quantity of wool
is grown in California, there are
but very few wool growers. The focks
are immense in number and the ranches
enormous ia extent, while their owners
live like feudal barons. In fact, wool
growing in California comes very near be-
ing a monopoly,Ifor all the grazing lands
have been grubbed up by millionaire
sheep kings. The herders, too, are about
as badly treated by their masters as the
delivers in the mines of Pennsylvania.
Wool growingis, in no sense, general
employment on the coast, and the free
wool cry will make the republicans very
few votes.'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26

be about 80 per of the amount
collected. The commissioner saws.
under the conditions now existing with
regard to pending legislation, it Is i'm
possible to make an estimate of the prob
able collections for the current fiscal
year.
The collections were made up as fol-
lows: On spirits, $63, 306, 166, an increase
of $3,476,S45; on tobacco, $30,662, 431, an
increase of $554,S64; fermented LIQUORS,
$23,324,218, an increase of $1,4O2. OBI;
Oleomargarine, 1864, 40, an increase of
$140,192; banks and bankers, S4,2O3, a
decrease of S84,172. Collections were
greatest in Illinois, New York kentucky
and Ohio, in the order named, and small
est in New Mexico, Alabama, South Caro-
lima and Arkansas, in the order named.
There was an increase of 27S,220,900 olga
rettes and Sc, 621, 207 cigars manufactured
during the year.
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, July 24.-There was full
meeting of the senate finance committee
this morning, and the hour was devoted
to an informal discussion of the line of
action 10 regard TO the tariff. Nothing
was determined, but at the time of ad-
journment there was an understanding
that the republican majority of the COM
mittee would get together and SEQ
If an agreement could be reached
in respect to the measure to be-
submitted as substitute for the
Mills bill. If successful this measure
is likely to be laid before the republican
caucus, and when shaped to meet any
conflicting views which may be developed
there, will be laid before the democrats of
the finance committee and by them before
the democratic caucus for consideration
of the line of policy on their part. With
so many elements of uncertainty no one
feels like venturing guess as to the kind
of measure which may be submitted, or
the length of the session, but it is expected
that the present week will determine
pretty clearly the course of future events.
The republican members or the COM
mittee remained in conference nearly an
hour after their democratic colleagues
withdrew, and during the afternoon there
were frequent private conferences with
other republican senators and with re-
publican members of the house. As a
result, the opinion is gaining Roadway
that there will be no report on the tariff
bill at this session, but that the sub COM
mittee will continue its inquiry during re-
cess.
Should the republicans adopt this
course the final adjournment of the SOS
sion may be expected within three weeks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Reducing Rates,

CHICAGO, July 23.-Eastern roads to-
day reduced the rate on rags, waste paper
and paper stock from 30 to % cents per
100 from Chicago to New York. General
Manager Jeffrey, of the Illinois Central,
returned from the south to-day. Three
days. conference, which he and other
officials held with the Mississippi railroad
commissioners, resulted in defeat for the
company, the commissioners refusing to
modify, except In one or two minor
instances, the local freight tariff which
they had prepared for that state. The
Illinois Central, in putting into effect the
rate prescribed by the commissioners
filed written protests, setting forth the
losses which must inevitably result to the
company from the enforcement of the
tariff. Mr.. jeffrey says If this tariff is
applied without determinations in the
states of Mississipps, Louisiana, Tonnes
see, and Kentucky, it will make net loss
of over $250,000 each year for the com
pany.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
MAR BILE FALLS.
Great Preparations For the Meeting
the Alliance in August
Specia Telegram to the Statesman.

Great Preparations For the Meeting
the Alliance in August.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MARBLE FALLS, July 23.-Preparations
are being made on a large scale for the
big crowd of Alliance people and others
expected here on the 9Th day of August.
In letter to your correspondent Major
Ramsdell, secretary of the Manufacturing
Alliance, says that ON that occasion the
Alliance will sell residence lots on their
own land and lease the water power for
manufactures. A humber of prominent
business men and manufacturers have
signified their intention to be present. ALI
the people, are invited whether Alliance
members or otherwise. Boating on the
lake and other rural sports will be con-
tinued duriog the week. There are sew
erel beautiful sail and Tow boats on the
lake now and Others are to be added.
Provisions and forage will be furnished
at the lowest prices. Vegetables and
melons are here in great abundance and
cheaper than was ever known. Camping
grounds free TO all who may come. 1t is
understood that the Texas Mining and
improvement company have determined,
in their own interest, as well as that of
the people, that this town shall have a
supply of good water. If this determi-
nation is carried out it will be the best
thing they ever did for the members or
the people. 1t is true we have here
water-water everywhere, but not a drop
to drink, except the little that can be
spared us from the tannery wells.