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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
FREE PASSES ON STEAM An
STREET RAILWAYS.


FREE PASSES ON STEAM AND
STREET RAILWAYS.
One Of the most serious Of the many
evils existing in public life to-day is the
habit which members Of legislative and
municipal bodies have Of accepting
passes from corporations controlling
steam and street railways. This is an
evil which has from time to time been
attacked very vigorously by the inde-
pendent press, and which has long rest
ed under the emphatic condemnation Of
the sentiment Of the public at large
but SO far little impression has been
made towards removing it.
The fact that the privilege OF free
ride 10 offered to a body Of men, and not
merely to certain individual members Of
that body, palliates to their corsciences
the true character Of the act Of accept
ing and using such privilege. The
appearance Of bribery is more or less
softened away by the same fact. this
being but another illustration Of the
moral phenomenon that has been OBJ
served from ages immemorial, namely,
that the individuals Of a considerable
a. sembly Of men are separately much
more responsive to right suggestions Of
conduct than tho assembly taken as a
whole, probably because the sense of
Individual responsibility is stronger, or
what is still more probable. because the
element Of timidity intorvenes more
forcibly.
There are, we trust. few members Of
our Legislature or Common Council,
who would accept pass if it were
known 10 them that no other pass had
been offered 10 any one Of their fellow
members; but how many refuse to ac-
cept such passes when offered TO all?
And vet it is not the less a form OF
bribery, an improper appeal to i'm
proper instincts, which ought to be en-
phatically discountenanced.
Especially is the acceptance Of psssea
on our strest-car lines opposed to sound
public policy, because the interests
affected are so near in local sense, to
the persons who're influence is sought
to be improperly BIASED. There are
few nen whose good will had been
thus concliated, who could act under
these circumstances, with that strict
regard to impartiality in their official
conduct which is demanded not only
by the interests Of the public, but also
by their solemn oaths of Office. That
such passes should be offered shows as
clearly as the fact that they are &c
cepted, the extreme laxnsss Of thought
AMI conduct that prevail emily too gen
orally in every branch Of our public
life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

pudent audacity from a scrap-book N
which he had gathered together a num-
bar OF newspaper extracts from negro
testimony, and presented this testimony
to the consideration Of the Senate with
a. much solemnity as il it bore the
stamp Of the highest authenticity. 1t is
gratifying to be able TO record that SEN
ator Pasco attacked the Senator from
New Hampshire on the score Of his in
famous connection with the irregulari-
ties Of the Florida election Of 1876
which caused him to drop his scrap-book
ia very short order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY %. 1890.


HAIsE vi \ ~ r. n - ~ RfhO
Ifany one has ever doubted the in
teution Of the Virginia Agricultural
an6 Mechanical Society to sell It's
grounds for the purpose Of raising
money with which to pay the debt OF
sac. 600 hanging over it, he has no csuse
10 doubt longer. In an advertisement
i'm The TINES Of yesterday the fact is
announced that such portion Of the
property is to be sold - may be neces
sary TO meet the obligations Of the so
ciely. and 80 unless there is some inter
vsntion to prevent it. the city and State
will soon bs deprived Of tho beautiful
grounds upon which tho State Fairs
have for years past been held.
1t ia contcndod by some that, under
The charter Of the association, the land
cannot be sold for any purpose except
for reinvestmsxt in other grounds
which may be deemed more suitable
for sxposition or fair purposes. This
is true 90 far 80 the present charter is
concerned. Some months ago the asso-
citation did sell q part Of its property
for $4,000: but on account Of tho re-
e.fictiou mentioned, it has been
unable to utilize the money, since,
AZ matters now stand, il can only be
used FOR the purchase Of other land.
There are, however, two bills now pend
jig in the Legislature-which will
doubtless psss-amending the chsrtW
in this respect and granting authority
10 The society to dispose Of funds raised
By sale Of property, in any way the di-
rectors may decide.
Bpt this contemplated sale OF the Far
Grounds, or any part thereof, should new
or be permitted by the city and people
of Richmond. Asa business proposition
the last Exposition was complete
success. The society started with "A cap
ital Of only about sG5 900, Of which S57,-
600 vas put in the main Exposition
building and the rest in various build
uigs needed about the grounds. In con
sequence all other necessary expenses
had to be incurred on credit, and ar fast
rs money was taken in at the gate it had
to be paid out. This left the association
in debt; but # it could have started
with a capital Of 500 900, it is apparent
that it would have declared a handsome
dividend.
The capitalists Of Richmond, if the
city will not do 50, should meet and
guarantee the association loan suiii-
cient to enable il TO hold on to its prop
erty. The Exposition Of little over =
year ago uss,as We have seen, not only
success per 50; but it was of incslsuls
bic benefit to the Interests of Richmond.
as well as to the city itself by advsr-
Using, as it did her magnificent business
resources aud facilities. With the
capscious buildings now erected
and not again TO be paid for,
another Exposition would prove
Of even greater advantage, and
"a marked success financially as other
wise. Let our public-sprited citizens.
therefore, act together; take steps TO
avert what must inevitably prove u
blow TO Richmond's future, and, at the
eamo time, afford the Agricultural and
Mechanical Society an opportunity to
recover from the endorsements III
which it became involved while seek
ing to advance the material prosperity
OF the city and State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
EEcoRDEEsnr OF THE DISTRICT

EECORDFRSuIP OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.
Il has become apparently the fixed
custom Of Republican and Democratic
administrations alike to appoint a negro
70 the Recordership of the District Of
Columbia. Why this particular office
should be selected for the purpose Of
comforting both the honor and the
omoluments OF official position on in.
dividuals Of the negro race, has never
received an explanation beyond the
fact that the precedent was established
in the instance Of Frederick Douglas.
and has been followed ever since with
out interruption.
The Rscord.hip is not only an office
Of great dignity, but it is also very lu-
cratiss. The receipts amount ON an
average. to about $4,000 annually from
owners Of real estate alone, and about
80 Der cent. Of the income Of the once
/, pocketed by the Recorder. In other
words. the negro sppointee TO the Re-
cordslship can confidently expect pc
cunlary emoluments that aggregate ~
large a SUN as the salary formerly en-
iaysi by the President of the United
States. This would be an enormous de-
gree OF profit 90 derive from such an
Office. even II it were occupied by
white man OF national reputation for
character, talents aud attsinmsnts; but
for negro, chosen and appointed on
the strength Of a black skin alone, to re-
coiye sucn an income is little short Of
political and sOcial outrage.
The outrage is increased when the
scope Of the official powers of the Re-
corder is recalled. His position brings
him in direct contact with the most i'm
rortant interests of the city Of Wash
ington, az represented by the bar and
the owners Of real estate. His relation
10 the community at large is one Of the
greatest prominence on account OF its
neayy responsibilities. There are few I
nen, in fact, IN The city Of Washington J
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

THE essential injustice and wrongful
ness Of the Compulsory Pilotage Law.
under which a small body Of men draw
an enormous incomeforservices that are
only occasionally rendered, should not
be allowed 10 prevail very much longer.
That there should be permitted to exist
in this state a monopoly so opposed to
every right principle in itself aud TO IN
furious to our interests, can only be ex-
planned on the supposition that the
people at large are not familiar with the
character Of the Compulsory Pilotage
Law. The very term Compulsory is
condemnatory Of the Pilots Association
with its present powers, and is sug-
gestive of tyranny that is not the less
offensive because granted by the terms
Of law. II is impossible to believe that
in this age, such tyranny, for 1t prac-
ticaily amounts to that in its assump-
tion of power. can long withstand the
hostility and ceusure of an aroused pub
lie sentiment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

upon whom devolve graver duties, and
the distinction enjoyed by him in cor-
sequence is proportionate.
For the last two years the Office has
been filled by a appointee Of Cleveland,
a man as little fitted to occupy the posi-
ton no all tho other individuals Of his
race. There is a Tumor that Harrison
has under advisement the appointment
OF OK Senator Bruce in his place. but 1t
il source OF satisfaction to know that
there is a proposition before the COM
msttee Of the House having in charge
the affairs Of the District Of Columbia,
to remunorate the Recorder for his ser
vices with a reasonable salary instead
OF allowing him the usual fees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
Is Foraker a Foollor Knave?
New York STAR

The first result OF the investigation
of the Ohio ballot-box forgery has been
the death of Governor Foraker politi-
cally. There was not much life in the
corpse after Mr.. Murat Halstead's ex-
plantations, it is true, but whatever
there was is now extinct. Elk Presi-
dent Hayes is vital, rampant political
force compared to Foraker.
We do not believe that even Foraker's
friends will grieve much over the re.
suit, or be inclined to dispute the Just
ness Of the general verdict. His own
testimony. an well as that Of Wood, has
shown him to be SO selfish, treacherous
and INSCRIPTIONS politician that their
former admiration for him must have
changed 70 contempt. He cared moth
ing for his party his only thought was
bio own advancement, and. like all such |
men. sooner or later. he rushed headlong !
10 bis own destruction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

IT IS a notable fact that, with a very
few exceptions, all the leading negroes
in the United States strongly favor
what has been aptly called the las
sisted emigration" Of their race either
in the direction Of the West or Africa.
Bishop Turner, Of Atlanta, Ga, who
exercises a wide personal influence
among the individuals Of his own color,
has expressed himself as being most
warmly disposed towards the bill Of
Senator Butler. lie is reported as say
ing: "God grant that the bill may pass.
The white people brought us here
against our will. Now they ought to
provide for us to leave if we desire.
Besides we must work out our destiny
anyhow, and if a portion Of US think
we can do 1t better elsewhere, let tho
nation help us to try it. II the bill
meant compulsory expatriation, l
would fight it TO the death, but az it Is
voluntary upon the part Of the negro
let it pass as soon as possible"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
The Negro Exodus to Oklahoma.


The movement of colOred persons in
to Oklahoma has reached proportions
which make it one OF the most striking
facts Of the time. Since the movement
into Oklahoma began last April per-
haps 10000 persons have settled in the
new territory, Of whom $4,000 are
colored. The colored population isnow
growing faster than the white, and by
the end of the year the population of
the country will be probably 25,eOO,
Of whom at least 10000 will be- ne
grOes.
1t will be remembered that some
years ago there was negro exodus
from Mississippi and other States to
Kansas At least thirty thousand per-
sons moved to the State Of freedom at
that time. But Kansas is further
North than these people were accus-
toned to live. and when the new coun-
Try was opened, in latitude further
South. aud with land to be had for the
taking, these people made up their
minds TO go there-at least several
thousand Of them did-ssd 50 they
have gone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

ONE of The most striking Characters
tics of the speeches Of such men as
Chandler, Sherman, and Hosr, with
reference to Southern affairs. is the fact
that, in their most important state.
ments. these speeches are based almost
exclusively upon tho testimony of ne
groes. which, it Is we'll known 10 all
who are familiar with the weaknesses
OF the race 10 which they belong, is
about the least reliable that can offered
in a court Of justice. and almost always
totally unworthy of belief if they have
my reason 70 be BIASED and prejudiced.
In his reply to Mr.. Pasco. Of Florida, in /
he United States Senate on Monday. /
fr. Chandler quoted with his usual i'm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
AND WESTERN RllL

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAIL
TWO DAILY TRAINS IO NOltfNI k.
TWO DAILY TRAINS IO llNNNNI Nf
SCHEDULE tFfECl JAN D. l--N
LEAVE RICHMOND. BYRu-sIhEtI -Ii.
TON
$40 A. VI. Daily. ria Petersburg. Richmond
and Norfolk through express Ar
rive Norfolk 1890 T.. 81. STOPS
nf PETERSBURG. MnNrrIF. Wakefield
Windsor and suffolk
$40 a. N. Daily, rI1 Petersburg. Autn 90
Petersburg 1O.ls A. ~. SD. b
leaves rt tersbug 1919 A. al. Nr
FumVilie. Lyucnhurt IlI HI
points South and West.
2.5s J.. ~. Daily. rir PETERSBURG Arrive. Do
petersburs 1892 D. M..iaiIi. .H.f.i
PEI rrshurg at 3.t1 n. 80. .a.'f. Hf-
irving at Norfolk 6.lj J.. ~
1870 T. N, Daily, va Peter.bars. ar.yins %
Petersburg at 1l.2l A. So. o.n-
Meeting with Train So J. leaving
Petersburg 1870 AN for lIfN.
vile. lynchburg and al points
South aud West.
lO15A.M. Daily. except SUNDAY. rl
BurkeyIllo. Tor farmYNle. Ifn0I.
burg and fne "a ESQ and south.
PULLMAN SLkElINg-tAk ActJMhNIl-
TONS.
no. 1-slecplng-car Petersburg to hr'si".
without change leaving Petersburg daily DID,
1890 A. "A. Pullman sleeper lgnchuli. l
Memphis without change.
40. 3-pullmau sleeper lyncnnnif tl N0N
Orleans. and Roanoke go Memphis, without
Tickets. baeeaec-checks. and all nmrml.
ton can bee Obtained af EicnmurdHni Irfrn-
burg Railroad depot Wv. CARRIERS lpn
Nam street and al the Company n..f. Nl
'''' r.. W. COURTNEY
hafsclrfr lE.Ni
~. N. IENNl.
h.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
WORK RIVER LINE VIA WEST
POINT
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY
THE FAvORTE ROUTE TO BALTIMORE
PHILADELPHIA. AND NV YORK.
LEAVE RlCHMOND.


4 oCAI ENlkf~S. daily except SUNDAY
| 4 Sions 40 an stations 40 lester Nan.f
connects with stage for WalkerOn. al.0 r.r.
meets with Baltimore stcamcrat West Point.
TRAIN No. o.. f.3O h. N.
baltimore lIMllED, daily except Sun.
IS day. for West Point. connecting NfI
Yorlx-riycr steamers for Baltimore AflaI
timOrc steamers connect with Baltimore .rI
Ohio Railroad for Washington. llIaI0IUn..
and New York. FARE. Richmond f0 Haf.
more. 81: 90 Washington. .l. iOl'IIHloirIH.
$3.50. New York. e1.3O.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE 81
NOR MESI POINT, daily. except sunday.
thence by Richmond luI l1nl.Ne RAN
road 20 Richmond, arriving afN.luA N. and
II A. ~. and connecting with lln Nu. 30.
lSee Train SO. Virginia ana Norfh lif0.
Ina express
TRAIN No. 10. 7.fOA.M
4 OCAL. MIXED. daily. except nun .r
1 leaves Twcnty-cighth street nr Sos
Point and intermediate points
Ticket Office at station foot ni Virginia
street.
city ticket Office corner Of Tenth ani NNa
streets.
SOL. HAAS. JAS. J.. TAYLOR
Traffic Manager. Gen. Passenger Agent
JOSEPH $. POTTS Div. lns-.AFenf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

I'M ft't' BIS s-'tlAf 1901
We offer for sale FIVE HUNDRED THOU
sinking Fund Five Per Cent. Mortgage
Bonds of the uchmond ana Danyilie Rail-
road Company. principal and interest paya-
Die In gold coin, Central Trust Company Of
New York trustee, no Cighty-seyeu and ac-
crucd interest, subject 90 advance la price
without notice.
bonds are dated 81 september, 1889. In
terest payable Aiarch and september. pTin-
cpN payable sept mDer, 1909 They are
ty oflne richmond and Danyille Railroad.
aud specifically ny mortgage on the equip
ucnf Ieuriucs and cars bought with the pro-
ceeds ~ ino sale a. ihe bonds. bach loco
motive and CIR bought un0er tne TRUST shall
be distinctly arked GEES the property OF the
Central Trust Company for the purposes or
This unst and condition Ol The mortgage
provides i0i the annual Asment % the trus-
Tee of % sum sufficient % pay on az par al
the bonds issued hereunder within seven
teen years, Che numbers OF bond, 20 be 50
paid io Doe annually determined by lot by the
Genital Trust Company. these payments
viii pay OF The whole Joan Ht pan lu an aver
age Of eight aud 0ne-hall years.
All the conditions oil the mortgage have
been carefully considered 30 the counsei OF
The Central Trust Company. 50 as % secure
tO the holder oi the bonds tho most ample
protection. The annual lepOrt OF the klch-
mond and DanYinc iairOid tor last year
shows net surplus over operating expenses
n u fixed charges OF s742.3Sl O4-aqual %
fifteen per cent. OF the stock. Two hundred
dollars per share is bld on the open market
Tor the stock. The increased equipment now
going on tho road bought with The procee.is
OF these bonds Ia expected % very largely IN
crease the gross and net receipts.
dc2u-tf THOMAS bhANCH & co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
TRUSTEES SALE.
NOTICE OF SALE.

Default having been made III me pay i l'.i'.,
Of Interest unou some OF the BOMBS issued
under and secured by n certain MORTGAGE OK
deed OF trust made the 3ist day Of lecemoeI
lss-. between The Virginia iidcwater Sohl
Company, a corporation OF inc state on N ,,,
Jersey. rs party OF the FIRST part. and ne
Mercantile Trust company, corporation
created and existing under the laws OF ths
state of New York, of the second part snu
such default having continued ior more eilhn
a period OF six months ana Tue trustee n1, y,
all the bonds outstanding ana secured 10y
said mortgage has become due ana paNaD.ql
and having been requested Dy The pondhoid
ers and owners of majority OF such uollps
So outstanding, 10 exercise the power Oh H"i'
nrovided for in said mortgage,
Notice IS hereby given that the SAID trustee
will on tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
CREAM OF THE PRESS.

Current Topics Culied from the Leading
Papers of the Country.
Sew York Tribune.l
The Presbytery OF New York, after
considerable parliamentary sklrmish-
ing. has settled down TO the debate on
the revision of the Confession OF Faith,
and it is to be continued day after day
until all who desire TO speak have had
the opportunity. An attempt to recon
slider the decisive vote in favor Of re-
vision failed yesterday, and the
speeches were devoted to the question.
how much revision shall be made :
The Presbytery's committee advises
changes in the chapters on foreordina-
ton and ELECT" infants, and recon-
mends the preparation OF new Creed
to supplement the Westminster stand
ards. The influence Of the Presby terry
will be felt far beyond its bounds, and
it does we'll to move cautiously.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
A PERFECT LIGHT.

WE have aspeedyanG POSITIVE cure for Ca
tarrh, Diphtherla, Cankcr Mouth and Head
ache In SHiLOH'S CA ARRH REMEDY. A
Nasal Injector free with each bottle Use ID
II you desire health and sweet b. cath. Price,
so cents. sold by Bodeker Brothers and
III. NJ. shields 4 Co. corner 0i i'm ana Mar
h all streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
naNNNa5 AVID uOKKERs.
JOHN L. WILLIAMS & SON,
3 A N K E r s,
AND DEALERS IN
INVESTMENT BONDS,
iii MAIN STREET.

We make a specially OF irst-ciass Invest
ment Securities, which we keep constantly on
hand for sale 90 IlDUCIARIEs, TRUST
FUNDS, AND INVESTORS GENERALLY.
STATE. CITY, AND RAILROAD BONDS
for same at market rates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
NHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
~ WAY COMPANY.

SCHEDULE rs EFFECr JAN. -, 1880.
LEAVE RICHMOND.
$40 A. 81. Local. daily except Sunday for
Clifton Forge.
sI5A.M. Limited. daily FOR Old Point and
74O AN. Local. daily, from r. q A. depot
for Newport News.
100 A 81 EXPRESS daily for Cincinnati.
parlOr Car tO Charlottesville aud
Pullman sleeper Charlottesville
To Cincinnati.
s:ooP. N. Express. daily, for old Point
and Norfolk. iarlor Car 10 Ola
345P.M NJ. Accommodation. except sunday,
e15P.M. ne F.F.V. Limited. daily. Pull
man sleeping ear 90 Hinton.
fOld NcstOule train, with
dining car and Pullmans. Char
lOfosvillo To Cincinnati and
Pullman 10 Louisville.
ARRIVES AT RICHMOND.
7.l5 A. M. and 2.40 p. ". daily from Cin-
Cinnafl.
900 A. NJ. from 6ordonsyllie, daily. exc
ccui SUNDAY
1IIO A. 81. and 700 r. ~ daily from Norfolk.
0.l5 .. NJ. except sunday from clifton
station: Broad street near Seventeenth.
JAMES RIVER DIVISION,
ff. g. q. T.. KID
LEAVE RICHMOND.
900 a. N. Mail daily for Lynchburg, Lex
ln.i0u and clifton Forge.
d.l5 II. Il. Accommodation except SUM
day. for ScOttsVille.
1000 4. 81. Passenger daily for Lynchburg
and clifton Forge. sleeping car
20 lynchburg.
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
O.1b l.. ~. daily from Clifton Forge.
T.fO a. 81. daily from Clifton Forge.
IEII NNr
station: Eighth and Canal streets.
J.T. uAHAHAN. General Manager.
"A. W. FULLER.
BE- p General Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

LEAVE RICHMOND.
TRAIN No. 81, 2:3O An
CtOTfTHFRN EXPKESs. daily, for Danuillc
- greensboro WinstOn-Salem, Durham
Raleigh. Randleman, Salisbury, Ashovilio'
Hot Springs, Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken.
Augusta. Atlanta, Birmingham, N0nfgom.
~ New Orleans. Texas. and CaNforri,
pullman palace siceping-cars Richmond to
Danville and Danyiile % Asheyilio, August
birmingham. and New Orleans.
TRAIN No o. 1913 a. ".
VIRGINIA AND NOkIH cAhOLfNh TX
v PRESS. daily, for Burkcvilie. aiI efs.
ftons on the Norfolk and Western liailroaI
Ivuchburg. Knoxville. Chnfianooga. Mem,
n6ts and Nashville. also Tor koystUlr
t,iark-viile, oxford. Henderson Durham
and Raleigh This train goes through soll
~ TRAIN NO 5o.8P.M.
VAST NAIL. daily. ~ ail points on ho
/ Farmvllic and fowhatnu Railroad. Dan.
Vile. Greensboro. WinstOn-~9lom. Raleigh
Atlanta, Birmingham. Montgomery. Sow
orleans. Texas. and California Pullman
palace sleep ng-cars lanville tO Augusta and
Atlanta. and M Greensboro sleeper yll AslD.
VILE % MorrlstOwn. Tenn.
TRAIN No. 30. q =. n.
A MfLIA ACCOMMODATIONS. daily, exert
\ sunday, for Amelia Courthouse ana ID.
TRAIN 40. "a 600 AN.
GLOVER LOCAL. daily. except sunday
I freight train with coach attached. Mr
clover Va, and Intermediate points
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
Train No. j3 at 5.l5 A. D.; 40 5l af 800
f.. NJ. and 80. 55 at 40 j. N.