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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

The New York Commercial Bulletin of the
Sd, in al editorial, says.
"A statement was recently circulated by
one of the news agencies purportng to show
the population of the principal nations i'll the
world, with the amount Of their debts. .
II served useful purpose in calling public
attention sharply to the very wide difference
between the United States and other princi-
pal countries of the world as respects the
burden of indebtedness Assuming that
the table is ut least approximately
correct and in most of its items it differs
not widely from other published statements
ii may be said that the United States is
already in q far more fortunate condition a TO
the burden of its Indebtedness than any other
considerable nation In the rough the in
dcbtedness of this country is about 522 for
each inhabitant. while the debt of Italy
appears to be about SAT for each
inhabitant, the debt Of France not far from
$3.50 for each inhab.tant, the debt of Ger
many not far from SAT for each inhabitsnt
the debt ef Austria, if the published state
ment is correct, more than 800 for each in
habitant, the debt OF great Britain more than
az for each inhabltant, while Canada owes
$57 and Australia Sl97 for each person.
Without looking into these figures critic
ally il is apparent on the very surface that the
burden OF dobt borne by some other nations has
become almost inSuterGble."
In this statement only the actual debt Of
the United States has been taken into ac-
count. But amongst our Northern brethren
the claim is made and generally admitted
that the pension allowance is the most sacred
obligation of the Union. IL that be so let us
see how we stand. 1t is estimated that it
will require 600, 900, 900 to meet the require
ments of the present laws which by no
means satisfy the demands presented.
Now 10000, 900 at 2 per cent. the rate at
which the Government is now refunding it's
matured bonds. is the interest upon $4,000
900 OOO-ten thousand millions. Putting the
population of the United States at 65 zoo. 900
il makes s153, 81 for each inhabitant.
But EVENT. it were capitalized at per cent.
in that case s5. 00o. 600 900 five thousand mil
lons) would have to be added to the National
debt. or 1862 for each inhabitsnt. Add this
&c. 80 to the s22 in the table referred TO and
s9s.42, or about slOO per capita, should be the
United States basis OF comparison.
In this light It would seem that the United
States is not in "a far more fortunate condi-
ton Is TO the burden fits indebtedness than
any other considerable nation"
What does our friend the Bulletin have to
say TO this9 Il not this dsbt insufsrahlss"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
THURSDAY. AUGUST 6, 1891.
SIX PAGES.
NEWS SUMMARY.

Mr.. Preston Belvins colt won race against
three-year-olds yesterday.-Miss BIanton' OF
Richmond. will marry Professor Barrett OF At
lanta.-The Bureau Of Credits was chartered
House and Senate Committees on Criminal
Expenses are in session.--Mr. Thomas Pond
buried.-The FIRE engine tried
VIRGINIA.
The Baptist Acknowledgement its session
NJ Lynchburg.-Co Coroner Taylor, Of Richmond
was a witness in the Baker-Gilmer trial IN Alb
ingdon.-Dr. C. V. Robinson, health officer
recommends thorough system OF drainage
and general vaccination of school children IN
Petersburg. of the death OF Mrs.
Fannie Inge at Blackstone has been received
A match game OF baseball is to be played soon
In Petersburg between teams OF the Mchmond
Grays and Petersburg Grays.
WASHINGTON.
Examinations for twelve appointments to the
army from civil life will take place in August.
-Reports have been received at the Treasury
Department that satisfactory exhibit OF Tor
eign products will be made at the Chicago Fairl
John Docket is dead; aged one hundred
and six years.-The Virginia Republican and
the Malone Virginia Republican Associations
of Washington have met and organized.
SEw YORK.
The stuyvesant Democratic Club had clam
bake.-E. n Schoppe killed himself with d
pistol.-Sugar has fallen in price by cutting.
The steamship Majestic broke the ocean
trip record.
GENERAL.
A syndicate has purchased the Sulphur
Springs, w. va.-A negro in Savannah, Ca,
was tried and convicted in three hours for wife
murder.-A special session Of the Vermont
Legislature will be held this month.-The
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
met in Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
WHY RECIPROCITY is POPULAR.

The satisfaction with which the lately en-
tered into reciprocal contract" with the
Spanish West Indies has been received
throughout the country is another proof of
the sagacity of Dir. Blaine. in endeavoring TO
save his party from the absolute odium into
which the Mckinley law would have thrown
it. by insisting on the insertion in the Tariff
bill o$a reciprocity clause. No wonder, now
that reciprocity has been found to be SO popu-
lar, Mr. Harrison seeks TO claim the
credit for it for himself. notwithstanding the
well known fact that both he and Major Nc
Kinley. if not originally actually opposed to
that modification of the stringency of our
protective system. certainly never suggested
it until after Mr. Blaine had strenuously
urged il.
There is a very important lesson. however
which Blaine, Harrison, Mckinley and all the
rest of the Republican leaders may well learn
from the popular sentiment applauding re-
cprocity, and this is that il is but the emphatic
expression of the popular will in favor of a
reform of the present oppressive tariff The
election of year ago. which followed right
on the heels Of the passage of the Mckinley
bill by the House, was the most sweeping de-
nuncistion of an existing governmental policy
which any country has ever witnessed, and it
is worthy Of being remembered that il was
not until after that decisive utterance by
the people that reciprocity was even limited
At Following the political cyclone OF No
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
LIGHT FROM THE ALLIANCE.

II IA very gratifying to the friends OF oil
iustihable purposes of the Farmers. aii,ancs
10 see that some of their most thougntfui anu
leading spirits are protesting against tho BUD
treasury scheme. i,
The language Of Colonel ". A. Harris OF
Kansas, deserves to be circulated among al
the members of the Alliance. as u unoouo'eo-
" meets the approval of all sound Demo
Gratis. lie says that after oln-
liant victory has been won by inc
Alliance the so-called sub-treasury scheme
WAS brought forth-s scheme in Its essen'lal
features modelled after all the most vicious
and corrupt practices which we had con-
demned- patterned after the illegitiinate loan
of money by tho Government to tho Natiohai
banks and TO the railroads, and the warehous-
ing and storing Of goods for importers ana
distillers-a scheme to tax the many for the
benefit of the few. and OF oven the most doubt
full benefit to those few"
These are words Of truth and soberness,
and coming as they do from an Alliance
leader (who by the way WAS Confederate
colone) give promise that the Democratic
leayen is at work and will eventually leaven
the whole Alliance lump and convert them
into sound Democrats.
And what can any man who desires
the Government to be administered equally ana
impartially for the good of all citizens aiike
wish more than the prevalence OF Democratic
doctrines? Not the spurious counterieiS
which artful and designing demagogues are
irving to pass off as good Democratic CON-
but the principles which have the ring Of true
metal and are based on the equal rights OF all
men before the law and special fsvors to
none.
We have hailed the Alliance as way across
the barrier which has separated dissatisfied
Republicans from the fold of the Democracy.
The process may be tedious, but the result IS
inevitable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

SOCIETY must beunusually gay out West.
Among the social items recently published
from Blue Mountains, Col, Is one to the eff
feet that when Mr.. Thomas Roach wanted
to dance during select ball, and the floor
manager informed him that it was impossible
for him to do 80 as the sets were all filed, he
Immediately drew bowie and stabbed the
manager. Upon this Mr. Billy McCord at
tackled Mr.. Roach and in turn was killed.
Then young man snstched up Winchester
and fred at Mr.. Roach. but missed him and
killed lady. The dance then proceeded
without further interruption. This is said to
have bean an unusual occurrence in Blue
Mountains society, however, as, generally
speaking. guests who bring their guns along
have their wishes very promptly iacceded to-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
PULASKI COUNTY.
Royal Arch Mssons in Camp-Personal and
General Mention.


PULASKI Va. August Especial. l-Old
"Grayson Spring" located on the line of tho
Cripple Creek part Of the Norfolk and Yves
tern railroad, about thirty-fve miles Of this
place, enjoyed enviable reputation as water
ing place in days gone by. The water IS
strongly sulphur and very valuable IN certain
diseases TO which flesh IS heir 20. Before the
era of railroads and rapid transit persons went
hither in carriages and on horseback. The
older citizens Of this nelghborhoOd love 10
tell of those old-time gatherings and are dis
posed 10 deprecate the present condition
brought about. as they say, by tho introdnc-
ton Of the iron horse. whose iron hoot mas
literally trampled the cottages and other
buildings that made old Grayson out OF ex-
stence The fact IS. that the strip OF land
upon which the buildings stood Is 80 Mario"
that when the railway demanded position they
must. of necessity, have gone, as two bodies
could not occupy the same space at one and
the same time. But the mountains are there,
the river and the spring. and thither tho
Royal Arch Masons of this section
of the State wended their way III
large numbers on yesterday, and are now IN
camp of instruction. DR.. J. II. Way, Grand
High Priest. Of stanton. and Mr.. W. H. II.
LYNN. of the same city. are with them, and 20
is Mr. Jacob Bumgardner OF Buena Vista.
They could not have selected more pic
turesque portion of the state for the encamp-
ment, and when not engaged in the work Of
the order. the New river, famous for its cat
fish, and the mountains filed with game will
furnish pleasant pastine.
Mrs. DR.. Darst, an estimable lady of this
place. is not expected tOlVe through the day.
Her illness casts a gloom over the entire town.
The wet" and dry" campaign has deve-
loped no excitement so far
The improvements at Maple Shade Inn arc
nearing completion. the lawn has been greatly
improved. Hotel Pulaski will soon be ready
for the travelling public.
Emma Patteson. of this place were married
in the Baptist church at $3.50 this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

Stole From a House While tho Family Were
mt n Funeral.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., August Especial "A
rather remarkable occurrence was reported to-
day from the neighborhood Of Henderson s
Bridge. Henderson county. The wife Of vii
liam Fireman died and while the family were
at church attending the funeral their house
was entered and robbed Of si0O. A man
named John Summey was suspected. A rope
was tied around his neck and he was hung
up for several minutes TO force confession.
This was done four times, each time the
suffering being prolonged: After the fourth
time be confessed and told where tho money
WAS. There is n strong feeling still IN favor
OF lYnchlng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
DROWNED BY n MOB.
The Negroes who Set Fire 10 "A House In sa-
vannnh. Ga.

SAvANSAH Ga, August s. Especial Last
Friday night Ella Williams, Lizzie Law,
Willis Law and Will Williams, all colored.
were taken from the deputies near Crosby.
Ala. near the Florida line Since then Ella
Williams was found in the Chattahochee
river. and it is believed that they were
all drowned in the river. On Wednesday
night, July 10Th, the house Of w. Z. Davis was
burned. Mr.. Davis and his family barely es-
capped with their lives. None Of the property
was saved. Ella Williams was arrested next
day. and she confessed that she had put
kerosene on the house and that in
company with the Others she had set tho
house on IRE. Their motive was revenge.
Ella had been in the employ Of Mr.. Davis and
had quarrel with him. All four who were
in the plot were arrested and on the way 10 jail
that the crowd drowned both the men and the
women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

For North CaroIina's Exhibit at tho Worlds
Enir-

Fair.
RALEIGH. n. c.. August Especial. Gov
ernor Holt will tomorrow publish letter
setting forth reasons why the appropriation
of s25. 900 to aid in North Carolina exhibit st
the Worlds Fair which was made by the last
Legislature cannot be used for that purpose.
The appropriation was TO come out OF the d.
rect. tax fund upon the condition 1t should
not he all called for by claimants. Governor
Holt has become convinced that IL will nearly
all be called for, and that there will not be
$25 600 left OF anything near that figure
Claimants are allowed six years in which 10
file claims. and the Governor Is convinced
that the fund will finally be exhausted by
claimants, and for this reason he has decided
70 refuse to pay the appropriation.
A syndicate of capitalists from North and
South Carolina has organized with a capital
of $4,000 and purchased the sulphur
Springs at Mount Airy. which they will I'M
prove and open at All early date.
The officials OF the Raleigh and Castor rail-
road appeared before a referee here to-day for
"A hearing with regard 10 the PAYNE Mt OF their
taxes to the State from which they claim they
are exempted by charter. 1t ID sought 10 tax
them on about $40, 900 cash in their treasury
and also their shops and all other property in
this city They claim exemption and Will
fight il out in the courts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

The G. A. r. convention in Detroit is hav-
ing taste of race troubles. 1t seems that
lot of negro posts in Louisiana and Missis-
sippi have been claiming recognition as equals
but commanders of white posts in those
States have refused to respect their wishes.
And now the commander-in chiefof the order
at the Detroit convention recommends separ-
ate organization for the colored troops. Thus
the great loyal" veteran body Of the Union
draws the color line. and the brother in black
is again wounded in the house of his friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

TIE TIMES has received copy of little
pamphlet entitled Salem Illustrated, which
is devoted to advertising Salem and pre-
senting its attractions as place of residence,
business. investment and manufacturing. II
is gottsn up 10y the Salem improvement, the
Salem Development and the South Salem
Land Companies. and is handsomely illus
trated by cuts showing all the principal
buildings and chief points of interest in and
about Salem. The entire work does great
credit TO all concerned in it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

Hon. JERRY SIMPSON. who has gained i'm
mortality as Tho sockless statesman Of Med
icine Lodge" reports. after prolonged visit
through Georgia, that the third party is
sweeping everything before it in that section.
The hoseless Kansan must be badly mistaken.
No third party can make any Roadway in the
South as long as the niger remains in the
woodpile. While Cufy is an issue Southern
white men must keep in Democratic ranks
unless they are ready to commit social
suicide
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
PrOperfK TrAnafera.

City of Richmond William F. Harwood h
Michael Bahen. % feet inches with improve
ments on Twenty-sixth street between Clay
and Leigh streets. a. 900.
A. 3. Duesberry trustee, &C., to Michael
Bahen. one foot al 0ining tho above prop
erty. $50
James II. Doolev % Mrs. Virginia F.. Chain.
"a feet - inches and improvements at the
southeast corner of Franklin and Fourth
streets, $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

Contested Election Cases Continued Until
acknowledgement.

Contested Election Cases Continued Until
september-Personoi
GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. Va, August r.
Especial. The contested election case came
up yesterday morning. Sd Of August, our
county court day Counsel representing the
contestants. Judges Bristow of hlddlesex
and Waddill Of Richmond. pressed for "a
hearing of the case which was resisted by
the counsel for the contestees, Messrs. Dono,,
van, McCandlish and Stubbs, on the ground
that the compliments had not on Saturday
evening last, or even up 10 that time, closed the
taking Of their dispositions and that the contes-
tees had had no time IN which TO take theirs
or mature their 80 for hearing. The contes,,
tees insisted on a continuance. and showed
ample and sufficient reason therefor. The
Court continued the cause until the 10Th Oh
September.
Colonel Tazevel Elicit, of Richmond, IS in
the county on a short visit. He Is stopping Of
the beautiful residence of Br. James Dab
new on North river. His many friends in
this section are delighted TO see him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
oross NevIect and brutal treatment.

South Bosrow, August Especial. Con
siderable excitement was occasioRod here this
morning by tho arrest of Julia Ann Coleman
CcoloredD charged with the murder OF her
nine-year-old son. Matthew Coleman. A coro-
ner's jury was summoned and rendered YER
dict that the boz Matthew Coleman came TO
his death 10y gross neglect and brutal treat
ment received at the hands Of his mother
Julia Ann Coleman. She was committed 70
iai 70 await the action Of the grand jury Ut
next term of the court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
swindied by Ordering Goods.

BROOKLYN, n. Y. August "a clever
swindler giving the name of Henry +. Simp-
son, aged ~ was arrested last night 10 this
city. SIMPSONS scheme was TO order goods,
He is said 10 have swindled John +. Douglass
a Co.. Of New Haven, out Of 81 900 worth OF
goods. The Consolidated Fire Works Com
pany, Of New York. lost $500 by simpsons
swindling tricks, and several other firms
lose smaller amonntA-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
The CrrrnatnrY Onnation.

has been called 10y President Campbell for
this evening at O'Clock to take action in re.
gard to the resolution providing tor the cree
ton of the crematory on tho site On north
Second street in tho rear of the city aims.
house. The resolution has been passed bv
tho Board of Aldermen over the veto of
Mayor Ellyson and in al probability The
Common Council viii concur In this action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

The editor of the Gresnville (s.C) News
sympathizes with the Emperor of Germany
over the charges that he drinks too much
and is victim of the opium habit. The
aforesaid editor says that similar statements
have been made about him. and he offers his
condolences TO the Emperor as follows
People in our position must expect calunany
Bill, though we be chaste as the icicles which
hang on dams temple"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06

WHILE Columbus lived there were few so
poor as to do himreverence. Now, however. on
Inc heels OF the Columbian Exposition. every
o'd portrait OF him that can be found is being
feproouced, and every town in the world,
Nhon can ooneoct the slightest pretence for
20 ooing. Is laying claim TO being his birth.
place. Tho evil that men do NAV live altar
'nom, out the good Is not always inferred
with their bones. N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
Powl,atep Club

The question % an increase OF dues and
initiation fee and other important matters 20
be discussed will no doubt draw large crowd
at the meeting of tho Powhatan Club this
evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-06
For the Veterans.
For the Veterans.
Colonel W. P Smith received the follorln,
letter, which speaks for itself.

DOIOnoI ". T. 0mltn TecelV8d Tue f0lI0U,bg
letter, which speaks for itself.
"OAKwooD. Va, August 3. 1891
Colonel ". 2. Smith, Grand Commands,
r. i. Lee Camp. Richmond. Va
Dear Sir.-please find enclosed a chsol
for g.. which nv sister sends me for ~.
veterans Of the Home in lieu Of the barrsl ~
corn she offered. rs she thinks the monsr
may 10 more serviceabie.
II hope to be able to send you more rom
time T. time ! regret that none Of the cano
could be present al my marriage. Sincerely
Mas HoRsLEY GAurrn
Mrs. Gault had invited leo Camp 10 "a
present at her wedding but ii seems LAT
none Of the members found u convenient 70
attend.
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ST. CROIX STATION.

Iondon July 22nd.-The under Secretary
of State for the Colonies stated in the House
of Comm ons that the Government would not
exert special pressure, but await Mr.. Tanners
report upon the Trinidad water question.
New York, July 22nd.-Her Majesty the
Queen has written an autograph letter to the
Baroness Macdonald.
1t is now certain that an Irish local govern
ment bill will form a part of the Conservative
programme during the next session.
A new American steel steamer has sailed
from Duluth in Minnesota down the lakes
through the Wellard Canal down the St. Law
renee and thence across the Atlantic to Liver
pool with a cargo of grain.
It is reported that the Cholera is spreading
in Mecca, measures are being taken to prevent
its introduction into Egypt.
London, July 22nd.-Sugar in stock on the
18th was los, 900 tons. Last year $4,000
tons.
London, July 23rd.-The Under Secretary
Of State for the Colonies stated in the House of
Commons tn at the Government were not con-
sidering any scheme for the confederation of
the West Indies.
New York, July 23rd.-The House of Com.
mons has voted 100000 for the relief of the
poor in Ireland. The Irish members give the
credit of the grant to Mr.. Balfour.
London news states that a mutiny has
occurred amongst a battalion Of the Coldstream
Guards.
The Grown Prince of Italy is visiting
London.
The honor of Knighthood has been conferred
on the Lord Mayor of London as a reward for
his attention to the Emperor of Germany.
1t is reported In London that intense distress
prevails at Buenos Ayres, flour being sold
at $28 per barrel.
A Paris dispatch states that the strike of
the Railway employees has collapsed.