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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20
Governor Island.

Governors Island ought never 90 hc de-
graded t0 the purposes of an Immigrant
landing station. II is too fine ANA useiui
am island. too near the two cities, TOP pif-
turesQ'io and agreeable a spot for so ieno-
be a fate. III the Government is WILLING
10 abandon 10 as a military post. the is-
land ought 10 Dee acquired by the city,
by purchase or lease. 20 Doe made INTO
"a park. Put 90 that proper use ii
would be Of incalculable advantage DID,
summer 10 the people OF The lower wards
of the city, II would save the lives oi
children. restore the health and spirits OBJ
tired mothers. and as an evening resort ilr
w0rRingmen 10 would Dee visited and used
by more persons of that class. ANA with
greater benefit than an other parks in the
city put together. Let ms keep few good
things for ourselves. We have already
turned over Hlackwclrs Island 90 the
thieves and lrunkards and insane whom
Europe has blessed MS with. Further nap
the East river still other islands are given
up 90 institutions for erring or defective
humanity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

In liz Copper Cliff mine, rear Sud
b,rv carada. II Is said more nickel is
being PRODUCED than the entire market
~ the world calls for at current prices.
a LITTLE branch of the main line Of the
Canadian Pacilic railway, four miles IN
Ieroth leads ont 20 the mine. which
ope,s into the face Of crag Of the brown
a.ijized Iaurentian rock, characteristic
of this region. The miners are now AZ
worl, M a depth of about 300 feet below
the surface. AS fast as The nickel and
conner bearing rock is hoisted ont, 1t 10
broken M and piled upon long beds, or
ricks. Of pine wood, 20 be calcined OF
roasted. for the purpose Of driving out
. die sulphur which it contains. The roast
ing process Is of the nature OF lime kiln
ing or charcoal burning Each great bed
of ore requires from one to two months
In roast. When roasted the rock goes 90
the principal smelter. powerful blast
furnace "iacketed"-in mining phrase
with running water, to enable 1t 20 sus-
tain the great heat requisite 70 reduce
the crude. obluratc mineral to iiuidiiy
The dross Of the molten mass is first
allowed 20 flow of. and afterward the
nearly pure nickel and copper blended
together in am alloy called the "mat O.
mattc. IS drawn Oh at the base Of the
furnace into the barrow pots and wheeled
away. still liquid anl fiery hot, TO cool
IN the ward of the smcitcr The mat con
tains about 90 per cent. OF nickel, the r'.
manning 80 per cent. being mainly coI~
Der. Whom cold. the conical pot loave5
of mat can easily be cracked in pieces
bv means Of heavy hammers. Thefrae
monts arc then packed in barrels and
shinped 20 Swansea. IN Wales. and o.
Germany, where the two constituent
motalsare separatoianl refined by secret
processes. which are very jealousy
guarded by the manufacturers.
$50 jealousy is the secret kept that BOO
one i'm America BIAS set been able to learn
the process. although one young metal
mrei- spent three years in Swansea as %
Common laborer in the factories in order
90 obtain &c. SO present there are pro.
ducd daily at the Copper CHI mine
about ninety pot loavcs Of mat each
WEIGHING near $50 pounds, am output
which yields an aggregate OF more than
1000 tons Of nickel ycar.-Manufac
turing Jowolcr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

There are many items Of unusual public
interest in the tarin schedules and roduc-
lions from internal revenue upon which the
Republican members Of the Ways and
Means Committee have agreed. and which
will Doe presented by them 20 the fun COM
mittee at once for general consideration and
discussion. II is quite improbable, how
ever. that any substantial change will be
made in the conclusions already reached by
the majority Of The committee.
As matter Of local concern, attention
may be called 10 the reduction by ono-half
that is. from eight cents 10 four, Of the exist
ing tax ON manufactured tobacco. the tax
which is imposed, however, under the pres
emit law. upon cigars, cheroots and cigar
cites remaining untouched. 10 is estimated
that by the terms of the Mckinley bin, If
adopted as 10 now stands. The reduction 10
the internal revenue VIII probably amount
TO at least Sl7Oo0.00O.
Among the principal provisions i'm thc
tariff schedules must be included the reduc-
ton i'm the duty ON barbed wire, which is
chiefly used by the agricultural classes.
alss in the duty ON beams, girders and
structural iron. the manufacture OF which
was at one time so enormously profitable.
1t will be interesting 10 those engaged in
the manufacture Of railway supplies, TO
note that there is a reduction i'm tine duty ou
railway iron, and also ON steel rails, at the
rate of 81 a ton. Pig tin remains free. but
the duty on tin plate is increased 20 2-l0c.
2 pound, on the ground it is asserted, that
both the sheet iron and sheet Sc i which
constitutes % per cent. of the tin plate. is
manufactured i'm this country. and it only
needs higher duty 90 build mp am extern
siye manufacture in this line i'm the Jnitcd
states. TIE TIMES has ON many occasions
pointed out the injustice which would Doe
done to many existing industries as well as
20 vast number Of operators engaged iu
these industries by the imposition Of q
higher duty on this article.
1t will be little satisfaction TO the average
man TO know that he will probably here
after have TO pay for his pocket-kniyes and
the knives on his table at much higher
rate than he does at present.
Duties have been advanced wherever il
was supposed the farming interests would
be benefited. Salt, however, has not been
touched, but there is an increase Of one and
onc-halfcents in the duties ON certain kinds
Of wool, which. it is thought, Will aid the
wool growers. a compensatory duty being
given the manufacturers. ON the othcrhand.
there is a reduction in the duties upon sugar
from fifty 10 sixty per cent.
These are the most important details of
the bill agreed upon by the Republican
members Of the committee, and the future
developments i'm connection with them viii
be followed with much interest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20
THE pAN-AMERICAN TOUR,

II was announced fesy days ago that a.
soon as the proper programme had been
finally laid on, and the necessary arrange.
ments made, the Pan-American Conference,
which is about 10 bring its deliberations 10
a close, would set out on journey through
the most interesting parts Of the South, with
view 10 examining into It's various in
dustries and studying It's great natural adj
yantagcs.
While the history Of the work Of the con-
ference since il first assembled has not been
such AS 70 commend the conference itself TO
the warm consideration OF the American
people as whole, nevertheless there Is
every reason 10 believe that It's members in
the course Of their trip through the South.
ern States will be received as cordially and
treated with as much public distinction as
they wers In the Northern communities
which they visited.
All hope of any substantial and perua.
pent practical good 70 result lrom The meet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

4 BILL has been introduced i'm the Legis-
ture of Wyoming which provides that each
unmarried man in that territory over thirty
five years Of age shall be taxed $3.50 "a year.
This bin, there is reason 10 think, discrim-
mates improperly against the male sex.
Why should not women who have passed
the limit mentioned without marrying hc
included i'm the list of those who come
within the scope of the tax Probably thc
Trainer OF the bin proceeded upon the
presumption that no maid who has gone
beyond her thirty-fnh birthday, has fallen
of her own free viii into the forlon condi-
ton i'm which she finds herself, and. there.
fore, it would Doe unjust 20 tax her for what
il was quite impossible for her % avoid. So
far as men are concerned, does not bachelor
hood Of the settled character which follows
so ripe an age as thiriy-ilyo carry its own
punishment Why remind male cclcbate.
Of mature years that they are not only alone
in the world, but that they must be an
nually mulcted ON account of their miscr-
able condition. So far from the tax driving
them into the bonds of matrimony. 10 will
not improbably merely increase that crusd-
ness and moroseness which either does or
should distinguish old bachelorhood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

The report and recommendations Of the
United States delegates 90 The late Marine
Conference deserve early and favorable ac-
ton ON the part Of Congress. The United
states was the prime mover of this interna-
tonal council. II VIII. therefore, Doe cmi-
ncntly proper that the improved reeula-
lions formulated Dog the conference should
receive prompt endorsement hy oar govern
mcnt.
The work Of the conference secures many
If not an. OF the most needed reforms. lh,
proposed alterations OF the existing rcgul0-
lions have been made with so much care
and conservatism that AN the large maritime
powers will probably approve them. lnany
event. 10 is certain that il maritime nations
do not now ratify the decisions 0i the con-
ference 10 viii DE u long time before Oh,
evils they would correct can bee reached and
rcmcdiod
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20
Con- arenlnIlon.

THE Trefec, of tae Seine Published deere.
approving tle tariff drawn un by the munic
in2l council for inc.leratin. ths dead. Pau
itrs are OF course, burnt gratis pro Dec
Persons able o. pay afe uniformly charge
So This include, niche Tor five years. #.
demanded. iu @ c0umhar.lm or ururo0m
which, however, has set lo Boz built Theur
must lu every case le paid for hy the family
An extra tax is imposed for tae space ta.e.
up by the receptacle in the ururo1m. tAerat.
being rrls0riioulta 90 the decoration " Oh.
crema,caum monumen, when tae mcncr
tion occurs ani the Importance oi tho POM
displayetat the funeral
First, second and third class burial car
fA4es end paraulcrll.a are charged $40
foltih and fitch Glasses. MS also b8die.
brought Co tle crematorum from places out
side oi lari, Qualifications. are rated $50. OBJ.
sixth class pays $40. iha seventh class IS. and
tae el-Ata class $40 SO tax is imposed
.'r exhumins c0rp-es ior purposes VI crema.
iion in amy cd the Paris conoteries-pari.
Letter
AT short intervals after hali-past 4 rhe
voices OF the robin and wren are heard Ia
the land
The greenfnoh Is the first 10 rise. ana
sings rs early as ha.f-past on summer
morning.
The lark does no, rise until after tho chat.
inch. linnet and a number Of other hedge.
20. iois have been raerily piping fora good
ShilQ Montreal Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

Professor Frank III. Snow, of the Kan.
sas State university said several year.
ago. "But the fact Chat thousands 81
ncw corners. from ignorance OF tine e.
mate, have attempted io Introduce ord
nary agricultural operations upon the 81
cal.edplains, and hayedisasirously failed
IN the attempt ha placed an undeservo
stigma upon tho good name of Kansas /.
many far distant communities. and ha-
undoubtedly somewhat retarded imm.
grafton during the past few years. DC p.
time for the general recognition Oh Oh!
fact That. except in exceedingly llmi,e.
area where irrigation IS possible, ODD.
western third of Kansas is beyond tht
limit Of successful agriculture
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

How much the imagination work.
upon pooplewhoare apparently endowed
with common scnsei While En- the stor.
o. leading optician recently, lady en
tered with a thermometer She had pur.
chased two days before.
81 want this changed" she said with
considerable aspcrity.
"What is the trouble.7 asked the ur-
oane head Of the concern.
"It is incorrect hung it ON the wall
aear The window, and watched il AL
day, and this morning / compared 1t
with the accounts published In the pa-
ocrs and it dill not agree with them.
The proprietor, with q tact that w.s
great, answered:
I'm very sorry, madam. for Che mis-
take. Here is one which you MUSTANG
outside If the window ON this brass
hool-brass is q superior conductor
and I'm sure you viii find it all right
She thanked him and went away
pleased. New York Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

iNincihhUil NVmmciciW NiIette
Is not the erection Of such frail structure.
an expensive amusemCnts Could not thl
Southwestern people apply few million.
in enterprises promising greater endurance.
IL is not expected that there shall be fresh
supply Of leyoes every year. RocOnstruc-
ton j., however, remuneratye to those en.
gagged in 10. An opening below
New Orleans would let on the surface water
and lower the flood line so as 90 save the
ieyees. But all the water is wanted for
securing purposes al the jetties. III 10 were
not for the securing the solution OF the
problem would be comparatively easy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

I'm view Of what the senate Committee has
already discovered. after only two days 0l
investigation. as 90 the men and methods
employed in ruling this city. it is just p0s-i-
be that some OF our contemporaries and
many of their readers viii feel that they
owe am apology TO Republican members of
the Legislature who refused 10 place the
Worlds Fair project completely and irre.
y0cably in the hands of Iammany Hall
Candid men. we Think will Doe disposed
% acknowledge that higher quality
of brains and conscience than the sheriff 81
office had The advantage of under Mr.
Grant. 90 say nothing of bis successor. is
essential To the work of creating and c0n-
trolling 400 International Exposition. And
it, after AN. Chicago should iaii t0 qualify
for tine great task lO the satisfaction of
Congress. and New orh should Doe asked t0
accept The honor and ths responsibility.
there would Doe almost universal -atisiac-
ton in tine knowledge that ihe enterprise
had been safely deli'erel out of ihe clutches
of vulgar and rapacioua spoilsmcn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

Up 10 last accounts 81 out of the 2ll pres
hytories OF the Presbyterian Church have
voted on the question OF revising Che West
minister Confession. 80 in favor of revision
and is against.
so far as recorded the Pennsylvania pres
bytorics are unanimous against revision
and in the number are the important Pres
hyteries of Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Al
legheny. The only one in New York voting
on that side is the Presbytery of Long
Island, while that OF Albany goes so far
in the opposite direction as TO demand q
new creed. thereby showing that 10 is more
logical than the advocates of mere revision.
The obnoxious doctrine of election. with its
consequences of infant and heather dam
nation. cannot be removed without making
necessary an entire reconstruction Of the
Confession. Otherwise il Will Dee nonsense.
The prcsbyterics of the West which have
voted are in favor of a revision. with the
exception of those Of Kansas City. san
Francisco, and Wooster in Ohio. OF four
Presbyteries IN New Jersey, one only. that
OF New Brunswick. opposes revision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20
Pass the Fair Bill.
-LL-.-l.-.-nl.u pr l

The New York people are entitled 90 Do
consideration i'm tine fight they are now
making AGAINST Chicago. The latter city
won i'm the struggle for the location of th'
Evp0sition. New Ork was out-onewleo
at every point. and it is simply childish noW
% Doe iutern0siug ill-natured objections o.
the passage Of the bin. Chicago has never
failed i'm anything she has undertaken
however great the magnitude of the pro-
iect. The guarantee given by hor million
aires as t0 the Nalnc of the subscription.
made and those 90 follow is enough. Zoo amy
event Chicago should have chance to com
ply with the provisions of the Fair Dill
which fully protects the Governments
New \ 0rk was fairly beaten. She should
retire deceutly and quietly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20
EATs.ss0
RICHMOND & DANVILLE R. R
SHORTEST ANDQUiCKEsr ROUIEsOt lli
AND -OIIHW Isl.
sCHEDULEIN EFFECT FkB. 10, 1890
RInlINnNn.

LEAVE RICHMOND:
TRAIN no -. 2.}O A. NJ.
GOrrHERN EXPRESS daily. for DanNliie'
- Greensboro WinsfOn-~alcm, Dnfhth'
Raleigh. Eandleman. salisbury, Ashrtiiie'
Hot Springs. Charlotte. columbia, Ainfh'
Augusf1. Atlanta. BIRMINGHAM, MonifNh-
crv, New Orleans, Texas. and tnuioinih.
Pullman palace slccping-cafs Richmond 20
lanvNile and Dlnylilc FAB A,heyille, Augusta,
Birmingham. and New orleans.
TRAIN 40 %. 100 a. 81.
VIRGINIA And NOitlN tAhOLlNA In
PRESS, daily, Tor BurScyiilc, all sia-
fNuchuurg. Knoxville. Chattanooga, Mem
phis. and Nashville. also for kcysyiile,
GAINESVILLE. oxford. Henderson. Durham
and Raleigh. This train goes through SOLID
TRAIN NO. so. NJ
EfISr NAIL. daily. lor nll points on ihe
4 fauvillo and powhatln Railroad. Dan
vile. Greensboro. 81 |usfOn-~1lcm, Raleigh.
Charlotte. AshoVIlc. Columbia. Augusta,
tfmrfn. n.rmInehHm. MONTGOMERY. NcW
Orleans. Texas, Nud California. Pullman
palace sleep ne-oafs lanVI lo to Augusta an D
ATLANTA. ami 900 Greensboro sleeper VIA Ashe-
willie o. Mou'siown, Tenn.
IHAIN $40. fO. o p. NJ.
NFIIA ArCOMODAlfON, daily. except
a sunday. for Amelia Courthouse and Inc
fcrmcdlufn points.
TRAM so. II. 6.2OA.M,
IlONfK LOCAL. daily. except sunday
clover No.. and intermediate points.
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
Train $50. 13 600 5.11 a. 81, $50 81 at 500
f.. ST.. $40. So $40 $40 p. %. and NO. ~ at s.i5
a.. 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

COOLUMBUs, O., Mar l0.-The >enat,
passed a bill to-day providing that railroad
employees Who have been on duty twenty.
four consecutive hours shall not resume un.
III they have had eight hours rest. Twelve
hours are 70 constitute a day Of labor. The
hne for violation is $3.50 10 each case. The
bin passed the House some time ago and Is
now a law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20
The Great Chancellor Resigns.

Close upon the heel. of one Of Frances
periodical ministerial changes. comes the
far more important news of tne resignation
of Prince Bismarck, and its acceptance hy
the Emperor.
The retirement of ihe Chancellor who has
so long been the power behind Germany
throne. is n0 slight matter. and c00l-headod
statesmen 'n 800 nations are considering ihe
bearing 10 viii have un0n affairs in ihc
Eastern Hemisphere.
Bismarck is recognized as the rest0ror of
Germany's power. and 90 the wisdom and
strength OF his administration ihe Empire
no doubt ows its growth and prosperity.
a man of naturally stubborn VIII. the
Chancellor who bad ruled the grandfather
and father could not brook ihe Interference
OF the latest acccdani 90 the throne. who.
from the first. has displayed viii as Stub
born and lar more impeiuOu. than that of
his chief adviser 10 is true that u0 open
conflict has occurred. and their quarels. ii
quaueIs there We're. have never reached Doe
yond tine private Council Chamber. ~tll 20
has AN along been apparent 90 the observer
of current events that things Were far from
being so harmonious as they might Dee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20
Illinois and the sugar Duties.
rpnfehurn Di~unfpbI

10 is "a subject of conjecture what inlu-
ence swayed the members OF tine Illinois
Republican delegation in C0nerc-. boz pass
ing resolution calling ON the Ways and
Means Committee omake all sugars bee
low NO lG Dutch standard free of duty In
the tariff bin about 90 Doe reported. They
viii claim that 10 was the desire tO relieve
the consumers of sugar from the burden of
The Sugar Trust: but the actual fact is
that 10 would have no such effect. Nine
tonths of an the sugar used by consumers
grades 80 rs or above, the grading being
That of color. On these grades the duties
are prohibitye, and operate for the pr0tec-
ton Of the trust. III the higher duties Were
repealed, the people could get the better
grades OF sugar directly from Foreign
countries. The Illinois statesmen viii have
tO amend their resolution SO rs % include
all sugars. unless they wish 20 put themsei-
YES ON record as IN favor of strnglng the
sugargrowcrs and supporting the Sugar
trust by one and the same measure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

New 0rk politicians as "a rule have never
been celebrated for political purity. bat
since the corrupt regime of Tweed and his
associates there has been mo- open scandal
of the same magnitude. though plenty of
smaller rascals have been caught from time
% time. 10 has been notorious. however.
that the politicians of both parties i'm that
city have generally considered office only a.
the gateway 10 public plumber, and the very
richness of the sp0ils has lattcrly created
divisions which have afforded 40 least "a
partial protection % the people. II is %
these ieal0usies that are due the discoveries
made within the last few days by the Fas-
seti committee. and the Indictment for
bribery Of five members of the Tammany
society, result that has, of course. Afford
ed great delight o. the county Democracy.
which instigated and has urged on the in
Nestigaiion. Other revelations are prom
iced before The committee has completed
its work, and Tie county Democracy may
have the pleasure when they return from
the war-path of carrying home the scalps of
number ofother Iammany braves. Ia the
quarels or triumphs of these factions the
public az large has no interest beyond the
practical benefits which result from the lin-
earthing OF corruption and the punishment
Of criminals. but the secret methods and
practices which are brought TO light by Ills
and similar investigations contain uu u-
structiye lesson and an important wafrng
for the people everywhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

For coughs aud throat troubles use
Browns Bronchial Troches.r "They ston
an attack Of asthma cough very promptly. g
&C, Ealch, MEANWHILE, Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20

REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.
OTfICEor IENooN. UPPER d. Coal
-2l EAST IAfN STREET,
T11E OFFER OUR SERVICES TO
our friends and the public generally m au
matters pertaining 90 the
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RENTS COLLECTED. LOANS MADE AND
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Interests entrusted % MS, we hope to give
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-20
RAILROADS.

DICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG
IL AND POTOMAC RAILROAD -sr,..
dulc.cOmmcncinR FEBRUARY Pan. I4qn
Eastern standard time.
7.32 "A. III. leaves Byrd-sfreof station ala.
stops only NJ Ashland. Bofhear
Milford, Fredericksburg. Hrre.,
anG WideWa.ef. sleeper NashIr,'
ton and New York
1907 a. m leaves Byrd-sifcet station dam.
except sunday
$50 .. M leaves Byrd-sfroet STALLION dan,.
7:I3 y m caves Byrd-strect STALLION dln..
stops only af Boutwell,. AfNfgrf
and Fredericksburg. sleeper R'rt.
flond io Vow York.
e.1O a. m. arrives nf l5yrd-sfreef station ra.Ig
Sleeper fiOm New York.
OBS q. M, arrives M Eyr1-sffccf si1tI0nIaU.
stops at Freierlcksbure NHrrf
Boutwell,. and Ashland -Ie...,
from Washington and New f....
does not stop 30 tlnl.
sos D. M. arrives fyrl-sfrcct sflf'on DOLLY.
stops only af fredcrIclshnrr. v.t
ford. Boutwell,. ana Ashland
o.f5 D. m. arrives af Hyrl-sirc0f station I..'g
except sunday.
Tho Ncw York and Florida special. .....
posed of Pullman FesiInulc ears. arI.r.t
DO the Byri-sfrcct station af 1.l3 b. m. 0.
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays. bad
leaves hyrd-sticct station at $40 a. m .0
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays fffr,
fare Is charged on This train.
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS.
6.48 a. m. leaves flha. Arrives af Ashari.t
4.}i a.. ru.
400 p. m. accommodation leaves BFrI-sfra.f
station. arrive. ff Ashland nt5n.rI.
6Ofp. m. leaves tina, arrives at Ashland NJ
6.f5 D.. boo.
6:i5 q. Do. illycs t'ba. Leaves Ashland .t
Cos "a. DOB.
] s.35 a. DID. accommodating arrives af HIr|.
sfroci sHfiOui leaves Ashland "a
1877 a.. m,
$50 D.. in. arrives at Ella, leaves Ashland A
bil2 b. m.
ca TAYLOR Traffic MANAGER
L.. ID. MYERS. General super nfrn.n.f