davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
HALLS OF JUSTICE.
The Fighters Cases COMMUNICATIONS
Court Affairs.

Police Coert.-The most important case
on Justice Crutchheld's docket yesterday
was that against the men who were ar
rested Thursday for fighting about dis
putes which occurred after the c0ck-hght
over the Casino. John sherman was
charged with assaulting and beating j. {.
woodward. woodward was charged with
cursing and abusing John sherman, and
also charged with feloniously assauitIng
and biting the ear Of j. X. Hudson. j. X.
Hudson, the proprietor OF the Casino, and
Henry fulcher were charged WITH cdrsing,
abusing and threatening 10 beat J. c. West.
hudson was also charged with assaulting
ana beating j. {. Woodward. Hudson and
sherman were charged with assam ting and
beating James liollOran. j. G. West was
charged with cursing and abusing Henry
fulcher. The Justice agreed 10 continue all
Of the cases until Saturday. January 2ith.
All parties were bailed for their appearance
at that time.
Philip Ellis and Nick smith (bOth color
cdl, stealing one brass box, the property OF
The Richmond Electric Company. Ellis
was discharged; Smith vas given four
months in jail.
Edward Hopkins (colored). assaulting
and beating Virginia Frantroy. Fined Slo
and cost.
Joe Wood (colored). was fined $3.50 for
cursing and abusing Nancy Johnson.
HeHrico County Court.-The case Of
Jeff Taylor, charged with assault, was tried
yesterday. The prisoeer pleaded guilty and
was fined 50.
The case against Mary spurlock was con-
tinued.
Supreme Court Of Appedls.-Tyler, re.
ceiyer, against Ricamore. Further argued
by w. III. Trayers, Esq, for plaintli IN
error, and Marshall Mccormick and I:
kownsler, Esq, for defendant in error, and
submitted.
Harris against Norfolk add Western Rail
road Company. Argued by n. {. Manson
jr., Esq, for plaintiff in error, and Major l.
}. kirkpatrick, for defendant in error.
CuV CfrcNu Court. - A charter was
granted yesterday 10 the Fairmont Land
Company. The purposes OF this corpora
ton, as explained in its charter, are buy
ing. selling, leasing and improving real
estate. The capital stock is TO be not less
than 100000 nor more than 100000. The
land TO be held is not 10 exceed loo acres
in this State, but il may hold land else
where. The principal Office is 10 be in this
city.
The names ST the officers are: John ii.
Dipeen, president; John MahOney, vice
president; n. w. BOwe, treasurer; +. {.
Brauer, Jr., secretary. DirectOrs-John II.
Dineen, DIR. John MahOny, u. Taylor Ely
son, II. A. Tabb, +. c. Brauer, j. Waller
stein and T.. Ulman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
The Income Tax Again.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 10.
tho EIifor Of The 1smpg.

RICHMOND, A., JAM To-
To the Editor of The Times:
read with a good deal Of interest the
editorial in late issue OF THE TINES, Civ.
ing suggestions as TO the collection Of the
income tax.
Every citizen is yitally interested in hay.
ing the taxes promptly and efficiently col.
lected. and if we are to have an income
tax, by all means let all precautions be
taken to have the returns properly made
out; but it seems to me that it ought to be
the very last form OF taxation to be resOrted
to. We are told that in Russia and under
other despotic governments a record is kept
by the police Of the movements OF every
family, and that their Outg0ings and in
c0mngs are carefully noted. All of that
may be very well in Russia. but in flee
America the details Of mans business
and his private affairs ought TO be left To
himself Gas long as he behaves himsel0. |
don't think that any government, munich
pal, State or general, has any right 10 come
and ask a citizen how much money be made
last year. That is his private affair, and
one which no government has any right TO
intrude upon.
We all know that in practice the law is
very inefficient, and fails 10 accomplish the
end for which it was instituted. The hon.
est man pays his taxes in full, but | am
afraid that if judged entirely by that stan
dard the number of honest men in any COM
munity would be very small | am led to
believe that there are many men who obey
laws because they believe it is right to obey
the laws, even though they deem them to
be unjust; but when YOU set man down
to figure out his income aud put the details
Of it on record. there are very few OF US
whose vision is not apt to be a little oblique,
and as your editorial says, "giye ourselves
the benefit Of all doubts"
Perhaps there is no such thingas a system
Of taxation that shall be absolutely lust 10
all parties, but 1t is n well.estab llshed fact
that when "A government undertakes to col
lect taxes on things that are not visible
mortgages and Othereyidences Of indebted
ness, etc, etc the tax is very likely to fall
the ligbtest on those who should pay the
heaviest.
Daring the war, when the United States
Government taxed everything visible and
invisible that it was possible To tax, there
was United states income tax law. 1t
vas SO 0di0us and so utterly failed to bring
adequate results, that il was Il belieye) the
first Of the war taxes to be repealed. Ii
ought to be repealed in Virginia. TO the best
OF my knowledge and belief there are very
few states in the Union where such a tax
exists, and it ought not to exist here. Other
m athods will bring better results aud lead
to very much less injury,
SMALL INCOME.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
THE RANOOLPHS WIN.
Delightful Debate at the Christian Asso-
citation.

Delightful Debate at the Chrlstlan Assn
citation.
For the second time within the year the
Randolph Literary Society, Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, has defeated
the Mu Sigma Rbos, of Richmond College,
in debate. Last night, despite the inclem-
ent weather. quite large audience, mostly
adherents of the COllegians, attended the
debate between the societies. The ques-
tion: "ResOlyed. that man Is the architect
Of his fortune" was well handled by both
sides. Mr.. II. T. Burnley, OF the Mu Sig,
the first affirmative, as well as Mr.. W. ..
Carver, spoke well and logically; but their
close reasoning could not confute the de-
auctions of their opponents.
The thorough preparation OF Mr.. Urner
was evidenced by sequence OF thoughts
that was convincing even to his opponents,
while Mr.. Rich was equally as well pre-
pared.
The decision of the judges, Maj or Robert
stiles, General PeytOn Wise, and Dir. ;. h..
kell., was announced by General Wise in
a speech as delightful as it was unstuded
and unexpected. Mr.. c. NJ. Wallace, Of
the Randolphs, AMI Mr.. b. 4. Gunter, Jr.,
who delivered the salutatOry and valedlc-
tory, both acquitted themselves handsomely.
Altogether, the evening was one OF pleas
ure, and the result but the more fully con-
firms the high estimation IN which the Ran
dolphs is held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
Personal and Grnar.I

The Hastings Court was engaged in IN.
trial of civil cases yesterday.
siberia will be repeated at the Acade
my this afternoon and tonight.
Tree trimming 10 now In order on the va.
rious tboroughfares Of our city.
There will be an amateur minstrel show
at Barton Heights next Friday night.
There were no marriage licenses issued
by the clerk Of the Hastings Court yester.
day.
The Literary Club met at Mr.. p. IL.
Mayo's house, Franklin street. last night.
The subject discussed was "The Modern
Novel;
The Barton Heights folks will celebrate
the anniversary OF General Lees birthday
with meeting, speeches, dancing and a
banquest.
Mr.. James Foster. OF Dallas, Texas. a
brother OF Policeman w. T. Foster, Is in the
city. This is his drst visit to Richmond for
twsnty-three years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
VIRGINIA COUSINS.

A study Of the Ancestry and po.terlty Of
John Goode, OF hithy.- Virginia CoIonist
ol tne lin Centufy.-n ith notes upon Rels-
tco FAMILIES, "a Key 10 southern GeDealcgy.
aud history OF the English surname. q, de,
Toad. GOOde, or Good, nom has TO 1851
by q. Blown GOOde, with preface by x. A.
Brock, secie AIRY al the Virginia aud south
ern Historical societies tOsOOde Arms
IL ~ the result Of ~ ears OF aSsiduOus re-
search and the emplo, ment OF every discOy-
eoIe reference. by ore OF the most accom-
Dllshed na,urslists OF this era The work ia
thhsAUhus OF Information In history, geo.
eaiogy, tradition and social lite. there IS
scarce q iaml name of any duration o seat
ing IN virginia, of which some record willno
ne found IN this admirable work
IN 100 there were estimated 10 be 80 GO
white people la the S0uth-Maryland Viz.
glnia. the Carolinag. ana GeogIa-snd
ltu,uOO people IN the North In 1850 there
were living east Of the Rocky soun tsins IN
the south. l4,Ooo.Oso white people OF Amefi-
ssn birth. In the North about ~ OOOOoo u
wnom AT least f.OO0.O0o were descended
from ancestors living In southern Colonies
Tor contrary 70 common belief Ohio Indiana
southern Illinois. owed muca the larger
snare OF their original settlers Ia Virginia.
anu not 10 New England ana New York $50
eopiss printed. oo2 pages. Alto size. (62 p0r-
uaitse ON thin and thick papsr uncut ecges.
81 Lbs tNDPsuCES.-Th paper-clotb'
~. ~. haifcalf, $1,000. ralf turkey. 5000
= uis turkey, Sl2.5O. Thick paPer-C Oih,
sso: Hall Calf 5000, Half turkey. sli;to
I, VI tufkey. tl30o. J w. kANiOLfh 4
-N"'Ashs hcamcnd. We. lai7-dos-~i'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
Exchange of Pulpits.

The Rev. James Il. Smhh, ID. d.. of Fred
ericksburg, having been pastor OF the Pres
byterian church there for twenty-one wears,
has accepted call TO evangelical work in
the Synod Of Virginia. DIR. Hoge. who
was present aud took part in DR.. Smiths in.
stallation, has been invited IN preside at a
meeting Of the church in Fredericksburg
convened 10 take action with reference 10
the resignation OF their pastor tomorrow.
DIR. Hoge will preach twice in Fredericks-
burg aud DR.. Smith will nil his pulpit in
this city tomorrow at III o'clock A. NJ, and
at O'Clock IN the afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
MADE OUT WRONG.
An Error in the Requisition Papers for
Judge East.

Policeman John +. Hall. who left here
Thursday for Washington with requisi.
ton for Judge A. b. East, who is charged
with forging and altering negotiable note
given TO Mrs. Clara Wash, returned yester.
day morning without his prisoner
The District Attorney Of Washing.
ton claimed that the requisiti0n
papers were improperly made out. One OF
the flaws that he found was that they were
drawn on the Chief Justice of the District
Of Columbia instead Of being drawn on the
Chief Justice of the United States. An
other flaw WAS the failure of Mrs. Wash 10
state that East was a fugitive from justice.
fhe papers were corrected yesterday ana
Policeman Hull LETT yesterday on the eve
nlng train for the Capital.
Chiei-of-POlice Poe has wired the chief of
police of Washington to arrest the Judge.
There are two other warrants for Judge
East-one for obtaining clothing from La
tOuche ander false pretenses, and warrant
for obtaining a $40 gold watch from James
h. Tyler under false pretenses. The watch
was found in pawn shop, where II had
been put for Sl2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
Richmond Theatre.

The "ROmeo and Juliet" Of Miss Albert,
Gallatin and Mr.. Creston Clarke at IN,
Theatre last night was an enjoyable per
Torrance. Miss Galatians impersonatIoi
of Juliet showed her to be an artist OF his
trionic ability. Her voice is sweet ant
sympathetic, aud in the impassioned pas
sages 1t is under perfect control without q
touch Of rant. In appearance she makes :
charming Juliet.
Mr.. Creston Clarke was the ideal Romeo
handsome, OF a graceful figure and cOurtly
manner. His voice was deep and musical
and gave great intensity 10 his love pas
sages. He is a better actor than Miss Gal.
latin.
The potion scene was the greatest of all,
and Miss Gallatin triumphed as one of the
queens Of tragedy. The playing Of the
company was even and good.
The play will be repeated at the matinee
to-day, and at night "As You Like It." with
Miss Gallatin as ROsalind and Clarke as
Orlando, will be produced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17

| WISH TO EMPLOY A FEW La
dies on salary, 10 take charge OF my bust
ness &C their homes; entirely unObjSctlon-
able; Hight very fascinating and healthful {.
no talking required permanent position I:
wages $40 per week. Good pay Tor part
time. My references include sOmo OF the
best wei known people OF Louisville. Gin
cinnati, PittsbuTg, and elsewhere. Address
with stamp, Mrs. NATION WALKER.
Fourth and Chestnut streets. Louisville. Nv.
-Wed. sat. GIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
PAST MASTERS.
Annual Meeting of their Association-
Banquet Speeches.

The annual meeting and banquet o; th'
Past Masters Association OF Ancient, Free
and Accepted Masons was held last nigh
in 1t. Adams Hall, and was largely al
tended. The Past Masters Association
was organized in 1887. and the membership
il confined entirely 10 past masters:
The Grand Master OF MasOns OF virgins
ia ex-ofiicio president, but in bis absence
yice-President John ii. Powell presided
last night.
The object OF the association Is princI
pally Of social character: TO bring 70
getber MasOns for conference on suiJec''
dear 10 them and for the benefit OF The IN
stitutiOn. Questions OF importance 10 the
craft are frequently discussed and gener
aIIy result in benefit to the Institution a
large. Messrs. J. w. Eggleston. W. l.
King, A. Il. Courtney, A. >. Maynard
George II. Ray and A. {. Houston wer.
elected 10 membership. After the business
was finished the members enjoyed th"ir an
nual banquet prepared by that prince o.
caterers, W. krause.
At the banquet speeches were made b,
Major w. Is. lsaacs, w. t. Allen, L. ,
Tower, j. '. Bidgood, 10. Lane stern and
others.
or the one hundred and twenty past mas
tiers in this city, comprising those whs
have set in the east, over fifty now belong
10 the association.
Fifty dollars was voted In aid OF the Nlr.
ginis Masonic Orphans Home.
The following officers were reelected
Vice President, John III. Powell; Secretary
and Treasurer, George Z. Jefferson; ser
gesnt-at-Arms, William Ryan.
A motion was submitted, TO be acted on
at the next meeting OF the body, that both
he president and vice-preeident shall be
residents OF Richmond. OF course the grand
master Tor the time being will at any
meeting be entitled TO the chair even
should this resolution be adopted. A hope
was expressed that all past masters would
see lit 10 unite with the Association. They
will be invited 10 be present at all meetings
but cannot vote unless they are members.
Among those present last night were
William b. lsaaes, Isaac ;. Tower, William
L. Allen, Charles \. Nesbitt, Joseph '. Bid
good, William o. English, K. 7. Hulce,
Junius A. Cosby, 10. Lane stern, Charles L,
Rady, Henry l.. PelOuze.
Letters regretting inability TO be present
were read from Grand Master ). Howard
Wayt and others.
Several welcome addresses were made by
old-tme Masons. William b. Isaacs said
that in 1913, Out OF thirty-nine delegates IN
Virginia to the Grand Lodge, thirty-two
attended. AT That time there were ninety
Masons in this city. Now there are over one
thousand. The Grand Lodge, Mr.. lsaacs
said, was the most conservative body in this
country. Ii was 80 alphabetically in the
essentials OF decorum, dignity and harmony.
Ills entertaining talk on Masonic law, pro
gress, &C., was followed by MIR. William 1.
Allen and others.
Krause, who projected the banquet incl
dent to this occasion, served it in courses
with champagne and quail on toast attach
ments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
TRUSTEES MEETING.
Proposed Improvement Of The Episoop
High school.

Proposed Improve mtht hi the bpteN"I"
High school.
A meeting Of the trustees OF the Episcopal
High School and Theological Seminary near
Alexandria, was held in this city Thurs
day, 10 consider improvements in the build
incs of the High School. There were pres
ept, Bishops White end Randolph, aud
the Rev. Drs. Davis, Of Leeshurg; Suter, OF
Alexapdria; Gibson, Of Petersburg; Gram
mar. of Warren; Peterkin and sprigg, OF
Richmond; Mr.. Edmund |. Lee, o. Martins
burg. w. Va; Colonel Arthur Herbert, Of
Alexandria; Judge Parker. OF Winchester,
and MIR. Joseph Bryan. Of Richmond.
alt was resolved TO make the High school
buildings and their appointments conform
10 the standards OF convenience and COM
fort now generally adopted by similar IN
stjtut,ons. and the sum OF eighteen thousand
dollars was found necessary to execute the
purposes. soliciting committee was ap-
noipted, consisting Of BISHOPS Randolph OF
Virginia, end Peterkin Of West Virginia,
and Rev. DIR. sprigg OF Richmond, 20 OBJ
tain the Necessary subscriptions from the
many friends Of the High School.
such progress has been made IN the de-
velopment OF first-class high schools In this
State that 20 institution OF this nature can
maintain its position which does not pre-
sent the mos; improved arrangements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
Meeting Tonight to Make Permanent
Organization.

The temporary organization Of the Com
mercial Travellers Association on last
Tuesday night decided to hold meeting al
Murphy's Hotel this evening at $3.50 O'Clock,
for the purpose Of permanently organizing
the same.
1t is earnestly desired that every man
who travels from Richmond shall become a
member, as the existence Of such an assO-
citation Will foster a better acquaintance
and do much TO promote RichmOnd's jobbing
trade. The main objects are TO secure bet
ter railroad rates and improved hotel ac-
cOmodatiOns, as well as TO provide within
the Association "A cheap insurance against
accident and weekly indemnity in case OF
sickness resulting from accident, which
feature is now in full force.
The cost Of membership is light, and will
induce all TO b&pme members. As this move
is of as much benefit to the employer as the
travelling man, it is hoped that all the job
bers and manufacturers will induce their
statesmen to associate themselves with this
organization. The National Association is
now bringing strong influence TO bear 10
secure the passage Of two bills by Congress,
which will greatly benefit travelling men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17

At meeting of the Richmond Grays'
Veteran Association held at the Armory on
last Thursday the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term Mr.. Joseph {.
Dickerson, president; Mr.. Cyrus B0ssieux.
first yice-president; Mr.. John Pitt, second
yice-president; Mr.. James T. Vaughan.
third vice-president; Captain +. Leslie
Spence, treasurer; Mr.. George w. Libby,
secretary.
All members of the Grays prior and
during the war are earnestly requested 10
enrall themselves with the Association, as
also those who have served five years with
the present company since the war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17

There will be held at Trinity Methodist
church tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
A meeting which will Dc OF special interest
10 yousg men. The young mems societs
of that church, "The Wesleyan Workers,
will hold their first anniversary.
Special exercises have been arranged for
the occasion. DIR. Tudor has kindly con-
scented 10 deliver the address, and Miss Jen-
ME FERGUSON and Captain Frank w. Cum
niugl.am, az soloists. will lend their aid 10
make the occasion one OF enjoyment to all
who may attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17

In Yesterdays report OF the competitive
drill of the First Regiment, typographica,
error made it appear that Company mao
won the second award for the best average
attendance of the company at drills'
parades and inspections. The medal was
actually awarded to Company +, captain
L. l.. Spence commanding.
During the evening gold medals were
presented by Colonel Jones to Captains =,
t;ray Bossieux and T.. Leslie Spence fol
continuous and meritorious service from
1871 to 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
1he Revival Service.

Rev. j. Il. Harrison conducted three ser
vices yesterday at the Pine-Street Baptist
CHURCH. The first was at 10 A. NJ, when
tweaty.three candidates were baptized,
then at Z. NJ. and 1880 L. NJ. At The ser
vice last night there We're six conversions,
which makes total OF about two hundred.
Despite the weather a large crowd was
present las. night. His text was from
Acts, 10th chapter and 30th verse. There
will be no services to-day, but the reviyalist
will preach Sunday at II A. NJ, 3 z. NJ,
and 1880 T. Nj.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
Electricity for Gas.

In the Chancery Courtroom At 8 O'Clock
on Monday afternoon the Council Commit.
tees on Finance, Light and Electric Light
Will meet 20 consider the expediency and
practicability Of lighting the entire city by
electricity. IL is thought by some that the
furnished the city, make lighting by electri-
city cheaper than gas. Mr.. Adams, super
intendent Of the Gas Works, and Captain
Andrew Pizzini, representing the Electric
Light Company, will be asked to be pre-
sent 1T the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17

Miss sadie Garstang and Mr.. John w
Anderson were married Thursday morning
at the brides residence. 4i4 east Leigh
street. II was quiet home affair, and
only a few friends and relatives Of the con.
tracing parties were p.esent Rev. DR.
W. +. Hatcher performed the ceremony
Miss Garstang is the handsome and accom-.
plished daughter Of MIR. William Garstang
and Mr.. Anderson is from Anderson, West
Virginia, where he is manager OF large
hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17

Dir. James NethcrwoOd, who was the con-
tractor for the stone work OF the Lee mOnu.
ment. some time ago sold one of the defec.
i've pillars THAT one to be remoyed) to the
Newcastle Land and Improvement Com
pany. Yesterday he said that the pillar
Will be taken down next Wednesday and
can be shipped on that day.
The land company will place the column
upon foundation OF stones brought from
each Southern state. and upon the pillar
will rest a figure representing the Craig sol
der
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
Ganifnl Nnfaa.

Messrs. 5. Russell Smith, treasurer Of
Culpeper county; w. L. n. Cheatham
deputy sheriff OF Chesterfield; Mr.. L. CLAY.
ton, sheriff OF Warwick. were among the
visitors at the Capitol yesterday.
Governor Mckinney yesterday refused 10
pardon William Atkins, who was convicted
at the July term, 1886, Of the County court
In Campbell county, on the charge of as
sault, with attempt to kill, and sentenced to
the penitentiary for twelve years and six
m0ntha.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
Mr.. CharIes I.undln-

Mr.. Charles Lundin, a welI-known citi.
zen, has been dangerously sick for several
months past, and so continues. He Is among
the few native Scandlnayians domiciled
here. A man Of fine education and an ex.
pert penman, his services during health
were always in request. Tie is q Blue
Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter and knights
remplar Mason. lie married and raised a
large family here, the boys OF whom are
scattered In the South pursuing various oc-
equations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
The World. rair Architect Dead.

CHICAGO, Jan. l6.-Mr. John w. Root
consulting architect Of the Worlds Fair
died last night OF pneumonia, after a briei
illness. Although only thirty-eight years Of
age, Mr.. Root stood at the head Of his pro.
fession in Chicago. He was a member Of
the firm OF Burnam a. Root, and upon Mr..
Root personally the Worlds Fair directory
was largely depending to make the design
OF the Exposition building an artistic sue
cess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-17
Fire L.. Christian & Cos.

This morning at half past one O'Clock
fire was discovered in the rear portion oil X.
l.. Christian e Co.'S grocery, on Main street,
between Eighth and Ninth streets. An
alarm was turned in and the flames soon
put out. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
MIR. Christian, who came in soon after, SAID
that he had no idea what caused it. The
loss was not much. owing TO the alacrity of
the fire department.