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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-27
lYNCHBURG
Marriage of Mr.. Il. a. Lucado and Miss
Margaret y. Glass.

LYNcHBURG, Va, Nov. 26.-lSpecial. :
A very large audience assembled to-day at
noon at st. Paul's church TO witness the
marriage Of Mr.. q. Funston Lucado to Miss
Marg 4ret SandiOrd Glass, conducted by
Rev. T. NJ. Carson. Long bffore The ap.
pointed time the thr0ng surged in until the
auditorium, galleries. and vestibule were
crowded with an assemblage OF Lynch
burg's beauty and culture. Promptly
at the hour set the Wedding March
sounded from the organ, over which Mr.. Z,
Z. Poole presided. and the bridal party en.
tered. First came the ushers: Messrs. \
G. Manson. Jr., Paul G.. Edmunds, Jr., j.
Stewart Walker, A. ;. White, W. q. Jones,
w. ;. Adams, j. Owen Haney, II. Ii.
Adams, Jr.. and A. w. Lucado. Of
this city, and Messrs. Dudley Mcdonald,
of Richmond; j. ID. Raht, OF Tennessee,
and Henry Fairfax, Of L0udOun.
Following them came the bride, on the
arm Of her brother, MIR. John ;. Glass, and
preceded by her maid OF honor, Miss jamie
Owens. The ushers took their position on
the right and LETT a the altar. and the bride
was met by the groom, accompanied by his
best man. Mr.. Ross Murrell. Taking their
places before the officiating clergy man, the
beautiful and impressive ceremony OF the
Episcopal Church was performed, and fer
vent blessing pronounced.
The bride is the second daughter OF Major
Robert ii. Glass and lovely and cultured
lady. She was attired in a becoming
travelling costume of brown cloth trimmed
in blue, and carried a large bouquet OF
bride roses. Miss owen. bridesmaid, car
ried la France roses. The bridal couple
left on the Virginia Midland train for an
extended trip North.
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Eat Richmond Items.

There was n large gathering Of ladies at
the Masonic Hcme on the 18th, when the
Ladies' Masonic Home Auxiliary Society
was formed. IL is sale TO say they were
cordially received and handsomely enter.
tanned by the worthy matron aud the beney'
Olent president.
The Musical Association met Monday
night at the home Of Mrs. H0enniger, and
an enjoyable time was had. The programme
consisted Of the usual number II instru-
mental pieces, with vocal solos by Miss
Hurley and Miss Clura Barrett. Miss
Josie J0benning recited "Curfew Shall not
Ring To- Night" The brass band was pres
ent, and rendered several pieces as q pre-.
lude. The band serenaded Mr.. and Mrs.
Bailey a few nights after their return tc
this place.
Mr.. Johnson and family have moved into
DIR. Leftwich's house for the winter.
Minks are robbing the hen-roosts here.
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MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Items from the CITY on the Other side OF
the River.


the River.
The revival of religion at the Bainbrdge-
Street Baptist church is the greatest ever
witnessed in Manchester. The conversions
up to this time number $40. and the interest
is not yet tagging, but Rev. Mr. Harrison
will preach his last sermon tomorrow night.
Marriage licenses have been issued to j.
w. Pettway and Clara Il. Turner (white),
and Henry Cunningham and Priscilla
Allen (colOred).
The postofice will be closed to-day, ex.
cept between the hours Of 4 and u. NJ.
EX-POstmaster II. A. JOrdOn is again
confined to his room from the effects of his
old wound.
The regular meeting of the Manchester
German Club was held last night in Leader
Hall. Among the ladies present were
Misses Minnie Lee Dewell, Kate Drewry.
Bessie Gill, Agnes Walker, Bunie
Walden. Gertrude Weisiger, Anne
May Tupin, Alean Lacy (irom Lynch
burg), Annie Parker, Annie Fenley,
Susie Gregory. and Ella Mays. Among
the gentlemen were Messrs. Robert
). Rios, Beraid Walden, Robert l.. Finch,
Charles Brown, Walter Genard, Willie
Ball, Tom Owen, Peter Weisiger, Charles
Shines, Tom Spencer, w. G.. Hartwell, sil
Patch, Charles Friend, and George Garter.
The chaperones were Mrs. Drewry and Mrs.
Royal. The german was led by Mr.. Tom
Owen
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North state Items.

\ tract Of land, saws the Southport
Leader. Of over one hundred acres. adjoin-
ing Southport. was purchased few days
ago by some Northern capitalists, who eN-
pect % lay IL out and improve II.
The work on the Planters Tobacco Ware
house goes steadily on. IL VIII ere many
weeks be ready 10 receive the tobacco Of the
farmers. Wilson is destined 10 be the best
tobacco market in the State.-Wilson Ad
vance.
Walter Hester. the Winston drummer,
who committed suicide between this place
and Winston last week, follows IN the foot
steps of his father, the latter having died 10y
his own hands a few years ago.-Greens-
bOro North State.
Mr.. Joe Stern brought some fresh straw
berries to this office Monday morning. They
were gathered from his bed on Saturday,
18th. and he says that he has "A bed that is
now full Of fresh blooms The berries
brought in were Of good size, and per
fectly ripe and well MISUNDERSTANDING
Neck Democrat.
The entire absence Of gamblers OF all
kinds, from the Fair grounds and from the
town, during the fair, was noticeable
Heretofore they have been perfect nuis'
ance. We commend cur authorities, both
Of the fair and of the town, for excluding
them. Rocky Mt. Argus.
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SENATOR GORDON
Returns Thanks TO Bis rrisnds Of
Press and Others.

ATLANTA, Ca. Nov. 26.-Senator-elec
John B. Gordon has given the press the fol-
lowing card OF thanks:
skirkrood, near Atlanta, Ca, Nov. -,
1890. TO the press and my friends gener-
ally throughout Georgia and In other States,
who 30 faithfully, 80 earnestly ard 20 un.
selfshly labored for my election. and 10 my
friends In the Legislature, both in the Az
lance and out, who 20 heroically and drmiy
stood BY me In the recent Senatorial contest.
and TO the thousands Of friends in this state
and throughout the Union who b. tele-
grams, letters, or by public demonstration,
have signally shown their qualification at
the result OF the recent election. wish
through the public press 70 return my heart
felt thanks, and 20 & We assurance q my
sincere appreciation. This method OF maxi
ing my grateful acknowledgment seems ap-
propriate, because theee testimoaials are
90 generous, - spentaneoue and 10 nuN
msrous. Joxx y 0onpoN,n
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CHARGED WITH BiGAMY.
4 Married Man Who Is Wanted In North
Carolina

J. l.. Lowe was before the Police Court
yesterday morning, icharged with being a
fugitive from justice from Durham, \. c.,
where he il wanted on the charge OF big
amy. The case was continued 10 await the
arrival Of AN officer from that place. Chief
Of Police Poe received telegram
yesterday evening. saying that an
officer was on his way with the
necessary papers for the accused. Lowe
has a wife and three Children in Durham.
He arrived in Richmond SUNDAY afternoon,
accompanied by Grace Campbell, OF Dur
ham, and registered at the Merchants
Hotel as man and wife. He secured posi-
tion for the girl, VINO is only sixteen years
old, and got work for himself at a sewing
machine office in the city. He had only
been at work a short while when arrested.
The girl j. still at the Merchants Hotel.
and is awaiting the arrival Of her brother,
who will tas her home.
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NORTH CArOLlNA.
Thanksgiving Day-K-quisiti; N on Gov
ernor mckinney.

RALEIGH, n. c., Nov. 2G.-LSpecial.l-
Thanksgiving Day will be generally OBJ
served here tomorrow. All places of
business in the city have agreed to
close up for the day. The state
departments, banks and schools viii
close, and number of manufacturing es-
tablishments, IOundries, etc, VIII smut
down for the day.
CLINTON FAIR.
The annual Clinton Fair opened to-day
with a large attendance present. Senator
Vance and Colonel l.. 4. Polk are expected
to be present tomorrow and deliver ad-
dresses.
REQUIsITION On TIE GOVERNOR.
Governor Fowle to-day issued requisi-
tion on the Governor Of Virginia tor James
Lowe. who elOped from Durham few days
ago with Miss Grace Campbell, "A sixteen
year-old girl Of that place, both Of them hay-
ing gone 70 Richmond. Chief Of Police
WOodel, OF Durham, was commissioned q
20 to Richmond for Lowe. He arrived here
to-day and secured requisitiOn papers ana
will 20 to Richmond at once.
CorToN-sEED MILL DESTROYED.
News is received here that last night
about O'Clock the cOttOn-seed oil mill ar
Fayetteville was destroyed by fire. The
main building, with machinery and an i'm
mense lot of coke, was burned. Loss,
about $4,000; insurance, $500.
SECOND ADVENT.
A sensation is being created at Durham
by the presence there OF a minister OF the
second Adventist denomination who is
preaching that the second coming Of Christ
is near at hand. He claims that certain ca-
lamities and other recent events are con-
elusive proof OF the prediction which be
makes.
cANvAssING THE RETURNS.
The State Returning Board will meet here
tomorrow morning in the hall OF the House
OF Representatives To officially canvass the
returns of the recent election. The Board
will canvass the vote upon State officers,
Congressman, jugdes, and solicitor.
CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
Much interest is centred in the contested
election case from Northampton county.
which was tried in the United States Court
here to-day. A number of witnesses were
examined, aud eminent legal talent ap-
peared on both sides. The case was a charge
against the poll-holders OF precinct in
Northampton county for throwing out the
vote for W. y. Cheatham for Congressman,
because the name OF the county in which ne
resided appears after his name. This was
held to be device by the poll-holders. The
jury, after staying out ten minutes, brought
In q verdict Of not guilty.
SUICIDE Oh PEDDLER.
News is receiued here tonight that j. T.
Boiling. timer INT jewelry peddler, commit
| ted suicide near Kelvin Grove, In this
county. this afternoon by shooting himself
| through the head with revolver. lie
was riding along the road and met a colored
boy, whom he asked TO hold his horse for a
few minutes. He walked OF into the
woods, and In a few minutes two shots were
fired. rhe boy got two white men and
went to the spot and found Boiling stone
dead. He has operated through this sec
tion . number OF years, and IL well known
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-27
NOR r eAiLUaES
Henry Wenzei and W, X SlDons Make
Deeds OF Assignment

Deeds OF Assignment
A deed Of assignment was recorded yes
terday from Henry Wenzel to Beverley L.
Crump. trustee. Mr.. Wenzel has for long
time carried on the fancy dry goods busl-
ness on Broad street. his last stand being ai
81 east Broad. The preferred creditors
are: The State Bank Of Virginia.
liabilities are estimated at $4,000. The
secOnd-class creditors are: william
ii. Hirshman Il Son, SS}92i Nonatuck silk
Company. $2i0.sl: Russ, Cobb Il Co.,
$233: Leshhorn Il Riegelmann. Sl,OG06i;
Calhoun. Robbins Il Co., $l,30j.2i; David
Hecht, $l25.32: :. lIirsh X Co., S2iO.i3;
Uorstmann Y. Helm X Co., 81, ,ijl.s6; Blank
ensleger Il Henning, $3.50; GOldenburg
Brothers a Co., Sj6i.S2; Hertlein a
Schlatler Sl,ll313; f. ;. Taylor,
$7G.l3; G.. sidenburg Il Co., S9l6.iT;
II. f. FrOukenburg, 81 l,Ol5.IS; Burton, Price
& Co. l,062.35; B. Ulmann a Co., si2jls;
j. Gait Smith a Co., $2l9i5; W. ltischner Il
Co., $lOS.96; Lord q Taylor, slc5.sl; Levi 4
Mayer, $3J9.l9; John krauss. S26l.1O;
Brainard 4 Armstrong, 1910; Waentig,
Solinger a CO., Sll5Ij; Cylindr0graph Com
pany, $3.50: Acheson, Harden & Co., sl46.45;
j. ;. Nugent IL Co.. s3l 32; Jabing, Fuchs
a Wertheimer, $l2o3O; b yd, Jones X CO.,
$50. 40: Congress Needle Company, sl5 60;
On. Bentley, S3O2OI; Aitkin. Son ~ Co.,
1880: Woventeen Worsted Company,
s2j.32; c. l.. Woodbridge X Co., $3.50.
A deed Of assignment was recorded yes
terday IN the Henric0 County Court from
W. r. SimOns to ;. u. CHM, trustee. Mr.
SimOns is "A carpenter and builder at Bar
ton Heights. His liabilities are about
$1,000 and his creditors are divided into
lrst aud second classes.
The hrst-class creditors are: Luther
LLOYD, $l20: james Lloyd, SILjO; james
Clopton. so; James Davis, 81; ID. w. Key.
S2j; &. ;. Rldy, $500; rrueman Parker a
Co.. 500; Fisher ~ Co., S36; J. l.. ralla-
ferro, S6i -; W. j Eppes, 1854; Thomas
Ford, S3j; Gilman & Son. S6J2; {. I. Call,
Sl2l 80; Martin Oephies, $50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-27
Peculiar Caata.

A the meeting Of the Academy Of MedI-
cine and surgery Tuesday night DR.. Mere
dith reported case of lady twenty-nine
years old, who for twenty-one years was not
able to open her mouth, and had to be fed
through the opening made by extracting
two teeth. by an incsion from the chin on
either side. carried back about to the angle
OF the lower jaw, he succeeded in removing
piece OF bone by which the jaws were
bound together. The patient has now good
use Of the lower jaw, and Is entirely re-
stored.
Dr. Parker called attention to the danger
OF favorable prognosis in bad cases OF
diphtheria. even though the patient seems
out Of danger.
Dr. Shields has treated man who could
hear watch tick almost across the room,
but could not hear the shrill notes OF a
canary bird.
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Du,uih Bankers Assign.

DULUTH, MINI, Nov. 26.-Bell 4 Eister,
bankers, have suspended. The following
notice was posted on the banks door this
morning: "0wipg to the great stringency In
the M money market we ind ourselves wholly
unable 10 meet our obligations, and are
forced 10 suspend payments. All creditors
will be paid In full. A full statement OF the
rondition Of the affairs OF the bank VIII Do
furnished within short ums."
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GLASGOW.

Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Marl-
borough.
GLASGOW, VA, Nov. 26.-lhe Duke and
Duchess Of Marlborough arrived to-day in
their special coach, and after viewing the
Natural Bridge and surroundings drove
down 20 Glasgow and attended the sale OF
lots, held in a large tent. The day was de-
cidedly English in the character Of the
weather, but did not east dam er on the
sale. The Duke did some lively bidding
and purchased some choice business prop
TO
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MR. O,RRIEN'S VIEWS.
&c Advises Nationalists to Ally Them
selves with Gladstone.

selves with Gladstone.
CINCINNATI, OHIO, Nov. ga repre-
sentative of the United Press called upon
William O'Drien this evening and presented
a cablegram stating that the assembled Ma
tionalists in London were expecting TO hear
from the delegates in America before the
meeting adjourned. Mr.. O'Brien said that
the subject was delicate one, and he
did not care 10 express himself
further than was contained in the
following dispatch, which he sent
this afternoon TO his friends on the other
side of the water; "In view OF our obliga-
tions 10 Mr. Gladstone. the interest OF our
cause, and the responsibilities we have con-
tracied TO the Irish tenantry on the faith OF
a general election fought In cordial alliance
with the LIBERAL party, would earnestly
recommend the party TO open immediate
friendly communications with Mir: Glad.
stone" Mr. OBrien added that he had
wired Mr. Dillon, who is Ia Elmra, n. Y,
the substance Of the foregoing message. Mr..
Dillon Will join Mr.. 0'Brien here tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-27
DETERMINED TO DIE.
A Jealous Woman Takes Two Dosss OF
Morphine with the usual Result.

ROANOKE, Va, Nov. 26.-lSpecial.l !
About o'clock Monday afternoon Mrs.
Clara Spencer, wife Of II. b. Spencer, a
carpenter, who came here a few months ago
from New Berne, n. c., went from her
boarding-house TO some place In the city
and procured Q quantity Of NOR.
phine. Returning home, she swallowed
the drug, and was soon In a critical
condition. Physicians were summoned,
and about O'clock next morning
suoceeded In restoring her TO consciousness.
She expressed desire and determination
10 die, and Notwithstanding close watch
was maintained, she succeeded in swallow
ing a second dose about o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. and died ut IL that night.
She was q handsome woman, and had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-27
RICHMOND VA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27,

been married to Spencer about three years.
Her first husband, according to her state
ment, was Captain Benson, Of Norfolk. a
seafaring man. A coroner's inquest will
be held. No suspicion attaches to Spencer,
as he was absent from home. A note from
her TO him indicates that jealousy led her to
commit the rash act, although his life had
been a model one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-27
supreme Court Of Appeals.

Boulware and Williams against Jewett.
Argued by Judge III. II. Marshall for plain
tins in error and Major B. II. Nash and Ed.
gar Allan, Esq, for defendants In error, and
submitted.
Davis against Gordon. Argued by II. 4.
Pollard, ESD. for appellant, land continu,
until Monday next" to which day tie
court adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-27

PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOV. 26.-Ihe equity
suits brought against Mrs. Della Parneil on
behalf OF Mrs. Edward l.. stewart ana
Miss Elizabeth smith, relatives OF mrs. rM'
nell, who intercepted $500 10 Mrs. fafneii'
w.iich she lost In specuiations WERE ole'
miss, d today by the Common fieas oourl'
TAe case was appealed TO the Supreme
%Oun Ly plaintiffs counsel.
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SENATOR HAMPTON SHOT.

n.al, Wounded by His Son while Hunt
Ing,
COLUMBIA, 5. c., Sov. 26.-A telegram
r.,siyea here Tonight states that Senator
Wade Hampton, while out cunning on bis
fayorite hunting grounds in Washington
Mis-. was shot by his son, hcDufhe lamp
TON The son. il seems. fired toward ms
father and wounded him in the hesd'
one Of the shot striking him III
the eve. His injuries, however, are nor pe,
iikely that he will lose his eTesight. Inc
accident happened in the same locality
where the senator, few years ago, lost one
Oi uis LEGS.
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Intervention Refused.

Governor Mckinney yesterday refused ia
remove the political disabilities OF Joseph
Wells, OF Wise county, who was convicted
OF petty larceny, and sent to jail for fifteen
days. lie also refuses 10 pardon William
Freeman. convicted OF larceny In Lynch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-27

Resignstios Of Charles Francis Adams
Boston. .koy. S,--Cbarles Francis Adams
today resigned the presidency OF the Union
Pacihe railroad Sidney Dillon was selec-
sed by the Board Of Directors to-day TO sue,
'ceed Mf. Adams. Jay Gould and kusseii
sage we're elected directors. and appointed
laembefs " The Executive Committee OF the
bs1d.
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tORreR'S CENSUS.
lie Puts yIrginis's Population at i'ooo'
oSO. IN. United states at 02, ,62S,a5O.

$50: the United states at Ss'6SS'soo'
WAsHINGTOS, ID. c., Nov. D.-SuPerlh'
teudent Porter has completed his hnal de-
termination Of the population statistics oi
the country. The total differs by i4l, ilV
rom that contaisea in the bulletins issueu
.rom tbe Census Bureau on October zo'h,
Tnis change is due 10 the correction Vl
errors Of what is termed the first or rough
count. aud the addition Of names ascer-
taiaed 10 have been omitted from the emu
rnerafion. The verified population OF VIZ
ginia IL 600, ,9oo, and Of the United States
CzCy2 20
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Immigration Delegates.

Mr.. James NJ. Booker, OF Lynchburg. and
Sir. Is. w. l.. Holt, Of Sussex county, were
yesterday appointed by Governor McKin-
ney delegates 10 the Immigration Conyen-
ton, which meets In Ashsville;on December
l7td.
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Sheriff Allison is authority for the sta =
ment that In the city of Glasgow a'one
$1,000 people get drunk every saturday
night, ana crime has increased elk times
( stsr than the population,
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in the country. lie leaves family IN
Chatham county.
TANNERY BURNED.

At Wake Forest this morning the large
tlnnery belonging to W. o. Allen was en-
tirely consumed by fire. There was no In
surance.
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w.rr1Nc md nrAR FRnM AMERICA.

DUBLIN, NOv. 26.--The correspondent Of
the Freeman's Journal at London SAYS that
the Parnellites, although anxious t.
avoid. if possible, the catastrophe OF
MIR. GladstOne's retirement, are neverthe-
less determined to remain steeadfast IN
their support Of Mr.. Parnell. 1t is stated,
however, that no action Will be taken until
cable advices have been received from
Messrs. Dillon, O'Brien, and OConnor,
who are now in America in the interest OF
the Irish cause.
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GLADSTONE TO MORLEY.
The Freeman's journal Comments on tn
Letter of the English Premier.

DUBLIN, Nov. 26.-The Freeman's Jour
nal. in commenting upon Mr.. Gladstone's
letter to Mr.. Morley with regard to Mr.. Par
nell and the leadership Of the Irish party,
saws: GladstOne's letter assumes that the
Irish party is but a portion of the Liberal
party, and that the latter IS therefore
Qualified to depOse or veto the Irish
leader. 1t must never be forgotten.
saws the journal. that Mr.. Glad
stone came to MIR. Parnell, not Mr..
Parnel 10 Gladstone. 1t had taken many
years of independent opposition on the part
Of Parnell aud the Pdrnellites to convert
Mr.. Gladstone aud his party TO home rule.
Now" asks the Journal, "can the Llber-
ais return to power or retain II when secured
without the Irish voter II Mr.. Parneil re-
mains at the head of loyal and homeo-
geneOus party. numbering eighty-iiye repre-,
sentatives in Parliament, he could compel
Mr.. Gladstone or any other leader OF Inc
Liberals to submit to the wishes Of tbe Irish
lqadprau
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CLINTON FAIR.

The annual Clinton Fair opened to-day
with large attendance present. Senator
Vance and Colonel l.. T.. Polk are expected
to be present tomorrow and deliver adj
drossns
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TOREGGH

The Tory newspapers are very jubilant
ovet the dilemma in which the Irish Ma
fiouaiists have been placed by Gladstone
Mr.. Parnell has declined 10 convene the
l,ish party. Notwithstanding requested to do
so by thiity-three members.--Ihe Free
mans Journal vigorously and adversely
crlticises Mr. Gladstones letter TO MI
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-21
A NATIONALIST IDEA.
A Railway President Wants the
Government to own the Roads.

HOVermmeht 10 own the Roads.
CHICAGO, February 20.-President
Blackstone, of the Alton road, today
issued the annual report of the operations
of that company, and also treating al
great length the subject of legislation.
He asserts that all railroad property has
been greatly oppressed bv State and Gov
ernment legislation. He says: "We
should not complain unless prepared to
suggest remedy" and goes on to outline
q suggestion that the United States shall
acquire the ownership of the railroads
now ussd in interstate traffic, such rail-
roads to be acquired by the exercise of
the right of eminent domain or pur-
chase. For the purchase he suggests
the issue of Government bonds bearing
three per cent, redeemed by the annual
application of sinking fund equal in
amount to one per cent. of the bonds is.
sued. The annual interest and sinking
fund will be paid from the net earnings
of the roads and rates reduced from year
to year to provide no more money than is
needed for the payments. Other details
are elaborated at length. Among them
is proposal that the Government roads
and the making of rates be vested in @
National Board of Railway Directors
and that employees, after one years ser
vice, shall not be subject to discharge
without cause and proper investigation