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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
QUESTION OF THE ELECTIONS.

II is not an exaggeration TO say that not
since the ever memorable presidential cleo.
ton Of 1850 has there been an election that
! compared in importance with the Congress
sIonal elections 10 take place this fall
throughout the greater portion Of the Union
The question 10 be decided in these cleo
tons is, are the Northern people prepared
TO endorse the policy Of the Republican
party as revealed in the career of the Re
publican majority In Congress during the
present session. Are they ready to show
by their action at the polls that they APP
prove Of the series OF measures which this
majority has either passed, or striVen 70
pass. with the view OF gratifying sectional
hatred, excluding Southern competition IN
trade. and firmly entrenching their own
party organization in power for an indefi-
mite time.
The steps that have been taken by the Re-
publican majority in Congress must be
acknowledged by the most impartial obser-
vers 10 be opposed both TO the letter of the
constitutional rights OF the people as well
as to the spirit. The course of this ma
iority has undoubtedly been subyersiye Of
orr free institutions. The passage OF the
Force bill by the House Of Representatives,
and the unseating of Democratic Congress
men without the smallest ground Of justiii-
cation. were acts that not only menaced the
safety Of our free government, but which
will give that government blow of lasting
effect unless those acts shall be sternly re-
buked by the voice of the people Of the North
in November.
Will this rebuke be given and given with
force which the most reckless partisan
conspirat0rs cannot mistake? That is the
question, and the answer that will be en-
bodied ip the issue of the approaching
elections will be awaited with patriotic
impotence and anxiety. There is no need
to MAZE a prediction as to what the South
ern states will do in these elections. The
reyo utionary measures Of the Republican
majority in Congress are directed at the
Southern people, and their natural resent
ment will govern their exercise Of the suf-
frage.
What will the people Of the North doI 1t
is hard to believe that quarter Of cen.
tury after they poured out so much
treasure and blood TO preserve the Union in
its entirety, they will now quietly allow the
permancnce Of the National Government to
be jeopardized, its essential principles trod-
den ruthlessly under foot by a band fllepub-
lican Congressman. An appeal is to be made
to them at an early day, and upon their re-
ply to this appeal will undoubtedly depend
the safety or the decadence of the United
states as a free republic, controlled by the
will of the people and not by sectional oil
garchy animated by greed Of wealth and
hatred of one Of the great divisions Of the
Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
THE LEXINGTON IRA EDY.
General Condemnation of The system of
Boy Prize Fights.
baltimore sun.


The result of the boyish dispute between
two cadets AT Lexington, Va. which cost the
life Of one Of them, while in the highest de-
gree deplorable. is not an incident which can
Justly toe made 10 point a moral ola sectional
character, or on which can be grounded an
arraignment OF the institution at which it
occurred Unfortunately, as long as human
nature retains It's imperiectiOns, boys and
men will be tempted to resort to violent
methods 10 settle their differences, and re-
course To such personal encounters Is quite
as frequent ia one part OF the country as . II
other II was only last. session that a SINH
lar pugil site battle look place between two
cadets al West Point. though neither OF them
was seriously injured. Al English schools 10
used To be considered the proper and
manly thing for boy TO fight his way
through his personal difficulties, and the
admiration Of physical proves Is one
of the characteristics Of youth
however. which might easily be patched up,
are fOmeBted ana deepened by the mischief
makers 10 be found in every school and coll
lcge. who delight in SURFING up bad blood
and in bringing about collisions between
their assO iates. The false standard Of cour-
age and manliness which Is set up 10y the
world III larI 4 Is felt IN the smaller world OF
the sch0olboy. and IL Is not strange that he
often comes 10 think hat honoI aud ncroism
are Synonymous " lIh a readiness 10 resent
encrOacnmcnls by brute iOIcs. In the eD-
counter IA Lexington probably neither boy
intended To do the other any Scri ms injury
and the survivor will doubtless carry with
him through life a feeling Of profound re-
morse nj the result of his youthful passion
The Virginia Military Institute is one of the
finest technical schools III the country. and
there is no reason why II should suffer in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
Campbell.

The Campbell County Record speaks thus
of a lecture by DR.. j. j. Latlerty, of Rich
mOnd, at Rustburg: "Dr. Latlerty made
his appearance on the lecture platform,
greeted by a large and appreciatiye All
dence, Notwithstanding the counter at
fractions of the sam Jones meetings in
Lynchburg. The subject chosen was "The
old and The New" and il was treated with
a felicity and humOr mingled with sense
which unclaimed the attention of the
audience for an hour and a half Even at
the end OF that time there were no signs OF
WEAKNESS, and all would have willingly
kept their seats another hour. DR..
Lailerty is not what Horace calls q
'Praiser of the past age BY many
amusing illustrations he proved that
1880 is far ahead Of 1890 in comfort, cOnye-
nience, intelligence, and piety. His de-
lneatiOn of the troubles of hOusekeepers
before the days of matches was extremely
amusing. But his description of giving
Johnnie dose of oil brought down the
house, and his recital Of his personal eXpe-
rience with his first lOye-letter. told in his
own inimitable style, cOnyulsed the audi
ence with laughter
"The quarterly meeting Of the Farmers
Alliance of Campbell county, composed OF
delegates from all Of the subordinate ALI
ances of the county. will be held at the
Courthouse on Friday, october It'll. full
meeting Is expected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28

The announcement is made from an au-
thoritative source that the value Of the
whole estate Of the late Samuel =. Randall
will amount only 10 $1,000, which will be in
the form of the personal effects of the dead
statesman, such as articles IN household
hse and the like. In this age, when the ac-
emulation of wealth is the only object
which the great mass of men have in view,
and when all that is pure and elevated IN
life is so often sacrificed in the eagerness OF
its pursuit, it is well calculated to make a
deep impression upon the mind to find that
at least one man of pTe-eminent talents, and
enjoying the most unusual opportunities for
the requirement of riches, has, III the eX-
clusiyeness Of his devotion to noble ambi-
tons and employments, died in poverty.
The spectacle would not be an impressive
one il we knew that this man had not been
indifferent to the value Of money, but Sim
ply extrayagant in its expenditure. But
this was not the case with Mr.. Randall. He
was not spendthrift. On the contrary, his
tastes were simple, and ne was plain aud
unostentatious in the general manner Of his
life. He did not pinch hmselfto save few
thousand dollars out Of his salary as a rep
resentatiye in Congress. lie lived on lib
eral scale as, far as that salary permitted,
but within that limit he stopped.
Randall was man OF Spartan virtue,
whose thoughts were occupied with matters
that had no connection with money making.
There was hardly a member Of the legisla-
tive body 10 which he belonged who repre-
scented as opulent a constituency as he did,
the manufacturers Of one Of the wealthest
cities on the globe. Educated in the Penn
sylyania school Of economies, he became
the mouthpiece, the spokesman, stern Dem
ocrat that he was in all other respects, Of
the protected rich, and yet not a stain from
impure pecuniary contact rested on the
skirts Of his reputation.
He was an influential member OF Congress
at a time when Credit Mobilier scandals
and rumors OF brides cast cloud over
names that had always before been consid-
cred 10 be most honorable, and vet no
finger OF suspicion was turned towards him.
Men who had come TO Congress as poor as
himself, had, in a short time, grown rich by
honest aud dishonest speculation, but he.
unmindful OF all the seductions Of fortune.
remained loyal TO his own ideals, his mind
bent upon public affairs, his heart and
spirit bound up In the career Of his party.
Here was man Of truly heroic mould. a
man Of LOFTY instincts and high purposes,
man who deserved well Of his countrymen.
Leaving no fortune because his lie was
devoted to the state, his family should not
be allowed 10 lauguish in poverty. The
widow OF Samuel J. Randall has better
claim TO a pension than the widow Of Ere
mont or Logan, for the services which the |
statesman performed for the American peo-
Die were more valuable and lasting than the
services Of the explorer or the soldier |
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
Eastern shore.

In accordance with new regulation of
the lie-saying service, says the Peninsula
Enterprise. a drill at sea is required. which
compels the crew of the suri-bOat TO cap
size ana man the same in the least possible
time and in compliance with the order the
crew of Metompkin Lite-Saving Station,
Captain L. Edward Core, keeper, made a
trial of their skill of the new regulation last
Tuesday. Two minutes was the time con-
sumed in their first effort, owing 10 some
bitches beyond their control, but on the Sec
Ond trial all the eyOlutiOns required were
performed in just thirty-twO seconds. If the
crew of any other station can beat the rec
ord the same will be put 10 their credit
through our columns.
some one set fire 10 large OAK tree near
the Episcopal church, Eastville. which was
one of the oldest and largest in the county,
on last night. Ii made beautiful light
while burning, and attracted quite large
crowd. 1t was feared that it might set the
church on fire. SO a close watch was kept
over II until the danger had passed.
A majority OF Chinc0teagueIpeOple are en-
gagged in catching trout fish at sea. They
are more plentiful and larger this year than
ever known before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
Halifax.

John Medley, worthy colored man, has
been living with Mr.. 4. :. Farmer, of HOus-
ton, for the last four or live years. He had
saved about 500 or $500 and buried it at
the foot Of tree near his home. He would
make a deposite in this primitive bank
every month or two. and only drew on II as
his necessities demanded. Last Monday
morning hc went to his bank for some
money, but found only the bag in which it
had been stored, resting solitary and alone
on the surface Of the earth. Every cent Of
his four years savings had disappeared.
4 new street named Mitchell will be
opened at South Boston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28

Figured French Saline Scaiis. knotfel f--..
ends. lsc.: fringed an round. 25c. r.,
out fringe. lOc.
and soc.
China SILK scarfs. knotted fringe mlr.
cred ends. Sl.2l.
solid Color china six scsrfs. f.- ...
fringe, sL33
solid color China silks for ~cars AMI ....
ing dresses. soc a yard.
We have most wonderful notion comm.
Hundreds Of the little things you ne.Iu...
YOU 20 20 the dressmakcr. when son t....
and 40 all times are sold at This counter b..
prices w~ch are mere song. camra-sl..
the prices Of few years ago Mchaye ni.,
specialties you can't ind elsewhere. ..l
there are a few OF them.
Assorted sizes, Hooks and Eycs. o1 .ui t.
2c.
Whalcbone Casing. a whole piece f.r in,
SILK seam Binding, "a thrce-yarI s.......
i5c
six Embroidered Garter Web bright rrr
colors. "a yard for re.
Pure SILK Garter Web, any color. en..s. +.
i've IAlAN 'l -HA A'A'f A't AA'
Embroidered Initial Letters ior sewing b.
clothes. usually sell for p. % dozen. e.
sella whole box for Sc.
our Great samson Pn-Book. i00 a.,.r.
sizes ~ Fuglsh Pins. for Dr..
Reeds for High Sleeves in Dresses. "a pt.-..
&C.
Chamois skin Dress shield, 3}e.
Substituted Beading. ail coiors ap.e.. d.
eniS Hook and Eye Tape. 25c 'ari
Waxed threads a patent Tor sowing ..'.i
on shoes. De-.
Al widths Chinese Tapes, that won 'H.s.
washing, 3c apiece.
Nickel Photograph Frames. with glass.
lOc
A Kitchen Dust Brush for Toe
A better Biaclt-ilIreo Dust Brush nrI5.
4 White aud Black Dust hu,.. 2,r
A Pure White pnllor Dust NlHsl. 5n.
An Extra Long Whisp Bmon. nIh uuo
top pc.
W. have the agency fora Rubber ira,,
Comb. each OF which is stamped. lO-
will Dee exchanged fora new once DO hr...a
rir use within twelve months. l-Hu. b.
will replace 900 broken ones according m t
guarantee aul thc price b, only De
Ouraitcmptto doubic our Carpet h....s
has been moro t1an succ --ful. .o m...s
weha,etnroe fmcsa- many pattern. f. ...a
you as ever before. ami the Same .H..
prices prevail az when wc started
Yarl-u.le Hemp Carpet. l5e
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
public estimation by this unfortunate occur
renee. ,u,arb1

The news of the death OF Young MI, iai,a
ferro nj Lexington shocked ,nis ,,,ir ayc
sn,,icIent details OF the unhappy afiair ne
known 10 indicate that the light by when n "
lost his life grew out Of the Drutu sysi o'
noy,ng an vogue at the Virginia Military IN.
s,itmisr n sys,em which was disgrace 70 tne
ciyllzaton of England, where IL orieina sss
and Of which IL is dishonorable relie. w. W.
,an, which is a blot upon the history OF Wesn
Point. Annapolis. tie =. NJ IL ana nd su anne o 70
schools as have suffered by ], anu app,. a. "
tolerate A. IL will become DANGEROUS pres
emily TO send our boys 10 these coiiegssii ,s,,.
The officials of the Virginia Military ins ISL.
,,,a and the state Government shouib .ahc
NAV should have already TAKEN SUCH steps ss
rs viii forever abolish miserable custom y,
nracticaI iokIng. which 80 ofen leads 70
tragedy. and which always naturally 3flnss
abont personal collision between students
What can ever compensate tor such q san re-
suit as this Just recorded How can n ,prn ia
,iie,ed upon Il by this lamentable afiairg -
rigid investigation should at once be heln 10
determine whether discipline ana pehVSe c,n
moi be maintained there and why inns ia'"i
flght was not prevented. IL Is q shame.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
LAND BoouIN UANvILLE.
Much Interest Being Manifested over
Big sale Monday.

DANvILLE. VA, sept. 2G.-Great inter
est il being manifested over the big
land sale Of Messrs. Ruflin ~ HAIR
ton. which il advertised 10 come on on next
Monday at O'Clock 7. VI. At TINS SAFE
much of North Ddnyille's dirt VIII iall
under the aucti0ncr's hammer. In me sale
viii he embraced large amount of the
very best and most valuable business ana
residence property. improved and unim-
proved. in that prosperous and wideaWake
town. where values are enhancing 80 rapidly
Biz crowds will no doubt attend the sale.
Messrs. Ruhin N Hairston are among the
leading real estate dealers IN Danyille.
C. f. Il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
Items of Interest Cleaned From Our
State Exchanges.


Several weeks ago, whilst Miss Diana,
daughter of Mr.. :. 7. II. Zirkle employed
at Mr.. William l.. Grandstafl's), near
Quicksburg, Va, was engaged in washing
clothes, she thrust needle, concealed in
one Of the garments, into the palm of her
hand, causing her much pain. says the
shenandoah Valley. Last Monday the
needle made lis appearance and when taken
from the hand showed a length Of three
fourths of an inch, having in its eye a thread
one and a half inches long. The hand is
healing and the patient no longer suffers
pain.
ON last Friday, Miss Lille l.. Higgs, liv-
ng on the New Market and SperryNille
turnpike. three miles east Of New Market,
Va, was attracted bya peculiar noise made
by "A pig in the yard, which was battling
with a large rattlesnake. She killed the
snake. which was full three feet long, and
very thick. The rattles were sent to our
Office The pig had "A "swell time" for
few DAYS, but is now in its normal con-
ditiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
AnnMer rhiaalua.tInn.

Why do 80 many people we See around ne
seem 10 prefer Ia suffer and be made misera-
bile by Indigestion, Consumption, Dizziness.
Loss OF Appetite, Coming Up Of the food
Yellow skin, when for rs cents We will sell
Them Shilohs system Nitaiizer, guarant. ed
to cure them. Sold by Bodeker Brothers and
I'M. shields a Co., corner OF Fifth and Mar
shall streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
nvspepslaand Liver Complaint.

Tsunot worth the small price of IS cents
10 free Yourself Of every symptom of these
distressing complaints II YOU think SO, cal
M ourstore and get . bottle OF Shlloh's VIAL
Yer livery bottle has printed guarantee
Good IL will cost you nothing. Sold ny BOOZE
kcr Brothers and If. VI. shields 4 Co., corner
OF Fifth and Marshall streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
BiIISNlNHnia.

John W. Reynolds, living near Calland's,
in this county, says the Pittsylvania Tri-
bune. had horse TO die standing up, and
after four days was still standing up. The
horse was between twenty and thirty years
old, and was in good condition. The only
support be had was his head resting over
the fence.
Colonel 10. Lane stern inspected the
Guards last Tuesday night. The soldier
boys made good appearance, as usual.
There are twelve prisoners in the county
iail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
Woodstock.

Bessie koontz, the twelve-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr. Robert koontz, of this place,
who has been living with family Just be-
yOnd the Fair Grounds, was chased in the
road near Capt. George W. koontZ's by "A
savage bull owned by Mr.. l.. Mantz, that
had broken out. In her flight, while run
ming to make her escape, she ran into a
road-machlDe, and sustained severe injuries
"a severe brujse in one side and an injury
TO the head, resulting in a conclusion OF the
brain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28

Progress is possible in every
thing. We thought we had reach
ed high degree of perfection in
Children 5 Clothing, but this sea-
son we mount a step higher. The
variety is greater, the quail
ty is better, and we are able
to turn them over to you for
less money. School suits are de-
manding our attention now, and
they ought to interest you. We've
got stacks of them, and their equal
can't be found for the money else
where. The secret of our success
lies in the fact that we manufacture
these goods without regard to the
cost. Perfection is aimed at; price
secondary consideration. The boy
wants to be as neatly clad as his
elders: you want he should be. We
can fix him out at from $3.50 to
S25, according to the size of the
Boy. Everything he needs >we've
got. Where else are you going to
find a like opportunity Your
duty is plain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28

Are you aware that carpets collect and
hold IA great deal Of impure and unwhole-
some matter. aud that the carpet-cleanng
department Of Mrs. A. j. Pyle has especial
facilities for removing these impurities, rs
well a. all dust, grit, moths. &c.y Her
method Of securing carpets is the very best:
In fact she has one Of the most complete ear
pel-cleaning establishments 10 be found any
where. 80 north Fifth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
Millinery
Inspection Dav.
Wednesday,,
October Isl.

The styles MILLINERY this season cover suh large area Of n
regular openng-by holding
when will exhibit special Autumn
terms Of Trimmed Mourning eadgear The patterns shown
v will be such points and that Of taste would
You are cordially make inspection Here no feelings
you do not buy. ~
Millinery Parlors Second Floor under charge Oh MISS ROBERTS and NADIA
Mac)uf.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
SPORTING NOTES.
News of the Turf, Field and Diamond
Entries for Monday.

News of the Turf, Field and Diamond
Entries for Monday.
Mike Dwyer has been credited with hay
ing lost a great deal Of money during the
season. but it is believed by shrewd turfmeu
that unless he has exceptionally hard luck
he will be ahead of the game when the
present meeting closes. Within the lastte
DAYS he has made several heavy winnings.
Mr.. August Belmonts mare VIII head the
list Of winners Of the season. according 10
the present indications. His tv o-year-old
Potomac is widely believed TO be the best
yOungster out this year. Potomac viii be
entitled 10 first place on the list Of two year
Ods, in case he beats Montana at Morris
park.
ON Wednesday next the Manhattan
handicap stakes will be raced for at Morris
Park Salvador is mat l24 pounds, Kingston
at the same weight. Firenzi and Tenny each
at 40 pounds. Tournament at lOj pounds,
and Raceand III pounds. 1t is not eX-
pected that Kingston will start, but at the
weights Tenny and Tournament should
make Salvador stretch his neck.
Bookmaker Appleby has made fortune
on the betting ring this year. lie has the
best information to be had from the pad
dock, and II is seldom that he backs horse
which is not out for the money.
Pittsburg Phil is heavy winner. although
he has made no money out Of the purchase
OF Kern.
Mr.. Withers has had bad luck with his
horses this year. Next year he should get a
Jockey who is not a graduate from the New
jersey winter tracks. Sluggard would have
won the other day if sluggard had not
been on his back.
some day before racing closes in the East,
Mr.. Brown will pull Redlight out Of the box.
and then there will be gnashing Of teeth
in the betting ring.
A prominent jockey was warned when the
Brooklyn Jockey Club opened that he must
not ride at Grayesend, as he had frequently
ridden on other tracks.
1t is reported that Johnnie Campbell and
Mr.. WOlcOtt are likely to 90 into partner
ship next year, with Garrison as first Jockey.
How could that combination be beaten:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
Mineral Waters

Chase City Lithia. Wolf Trap Lithia' BOW,
don Iithia Crom Georgia., the celebrated
plummer Bromine-Arsenic water Ashe
county. y. Co.. and all other waters sold M
his market, by owens Il Minor Drug Com
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
PiIest PiIesi Itching piles!

SYMPTOMS: Moisture; intense itching
and singing: most at night; worse by
scratching. II allowed TO continue tum0rs
form. which often bleed and ulcerate, be-
coming very sore. Swayne's ointment stops
the itching and bleeding heals liberation,
and in most cases removes the tumOrs. AT
drIgsists. or by mail, for % cents. Dr.
Swayne x Son. Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-28
SSO PER suARE.--THE UNITED

&AI1 TN oI-htNI4. Ut. = " I'D
eI's)O BANKING AND BUILDING COM
PANN offers for sale a limited number OF
SHARES OF it's capital stock, fully paid and
worcestershire, az $50 per share, with guar
anteed cash dividend Of q per cent. per an
mum. payable semi-tnnually. The company
Will ggrrc 10 rede-g' this stock nom all dis
satisfied ockhOlders two years from the
date OF thar certificates. Hut II the company
is not lied upon To redeem this stock under
seven years au extra dividend OF SD per
share vi / ne paid the ho;aer thereof In addi-
ton To tire SIX per cent per annum already
paid. For further inform ton apply al the
office Of the company, s2i east Main street
Richmond, Va. sei3-'m