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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
A PUBLIC FREE LIBRARY.

The meeting held at the Young Mems Chris
tan Association Tuesday night for the pur-
pose Of establishing free library in Rich
mond will. we trust, mark an epoch in the
history of this city.
The necessity Of such an institution is, or
should be- patent to all. That it has not been
established before is misfortune which was
rapidly bringing in its train other evils. 1t
has been. indeed, more than misfortune; II
has been a shame. city Of one hundred
thousand people that affords so few opportu-
mites for the employment of the leisure or
idle moments Of its citizens must suf-
or in its moral and intellectual
Development The splendid record which
Richmond has as a religious and church
going community is something to be proud Of
and should act as q stimulus in creating other
agencies for the enlightenment, amusement,
training and advancement Of our people. 1t
is low plane on which to put an appeal for
public library that II may, at least for few
hours each day OF night, keep the young men
ndyoung women from otherless intellectualif
notmore harmful amusemcnts. But ever in this
aspect the appeal for assistance 20 enlarge the
forces and scope Of the Rosemary Library
should not be made in vain.
The theatre. which is even condemned by
some, is the only attraction, except the Mo
Fart Musical Association and the Christian
Association, that We can offer 10 our young
men as against the bar-rooms and billiard ST.
looms of this town. II is not necessary 10 be
either q teetotaler or n fanatic on the liquor
question 10 justify us in saying that this Is a
sad admission. and one which our public
spirited citizens should hasten to rcctify
In the competition for immigration and
capital which is so great among the cities Of
this country. other towns have found that as
pure business investment. such establish
ments assist in turning the tide and attracting
population. Without these modern appli-
ances for study and recreation, no community
can hope TO advance with rapid strides to-
wards prosperity, or retain that prosperity
after it has been once reached. We have pre-
ferred TO treat Of this movement from what is
usually called the practical mans standpoint.
Other and much weightier arguments
can be advanced in support Of the
necessity for the immediate and sue
cessful establishment Of a fully equipped
public free library OF these, more hereafter;
for The TINES is enlisted for the tight, hopes
TO aid in every way the gentleman who have
begun this enterprise, and extends to them
sincere wishes for speedy realization Of their
hopes. That this will be secured the enthu-
siaSm Of the audience assembled at the Chris
tian Association Hall. as we'll as
the earnest advocacy Of the speakers
was good augury The audience
was fully representative Of all classes
Of our citizens, whilst the large number of
ladies present was one Of the best signs that
public library Is recognized US a crying need
both for the women and the men of Rich
Dtou6
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
LEGISLATION BY PROCLAMATION.

The existence of the Fifty-frst Congress
can now be counted by hours instead Of DAYS,
and yet the House Of Representatives are as
eaperas ever for mischief. and seem determined
10 omit no effort to vote the last dollar possible
out of the public treasury. Already the ap-
propriations decided upon show the enormous
net increase Of slO2, 900 over the sum ap-
propriated By the previous Congress, and still
the Republican majority is not satisfied
Now right at the close Of the session reso-
luton has been adopted in the House proyld-
ing that the Shipping bill, which provides the
expenditure of millions of dollars III the aggre-
gate. shall be rushed through that body in
two DAYS. the measure to be discussed by
paragraphs to-day until o'clock this after
noon. when the previous question is to be
called. all debate closed and the bill passed
Mr.. Mills, of Texas. was right when he
characterized this method Of procedure as
passing acts Of Congress by proclamation IN
stead Of legislation" and such Is the record
which Reeds House will leave as a legacy 10
the country. The Force bill, the Tariff bill,
and a number of other measures Of like i'm
portance. all Of which have imposed heavy
additional taxation upon the people. have
been so passed. and now it is proposed to still
further add to the public burdens by rail-
reading through in the short space oftwo days,
by the application Of the gag law, and with
no possibility Of consideration commensurate
with its importance, the Shipping Subsidy
bill.
1t is, perhaps, better for this Congress TO
continue TO the end in the course it mapped
out for itself at the beginning than otherwise.
If, after the rcbuke the Republican party
received last fall, it had shown signs Of re-
pentance and an inclination to mend its ways
the people might have been somewhat dis
posed 10 overlook It's shortcomings and been
again deceived into entrusting power into Re-
publican hands: but now the evident determi-
nation to contcmptuously ignore the popular
verdict must necessarily make Radicallsm
forever odious. Out Of evil good often
comes, and asst is impossible for the Fifty-frst
Congress to domuch more mischief. it may he
better that it continue to try and carry out its
designs against the Treasury. and maintain its
policy Of legislation by proclamation to the
end. On Wednesday next it will expire. and,
in all likelihood. it will be the last Republican
Congress with which the country will ever be
afflicted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
AN UNPLEASANT COMPARISON.

At a recent meeting Of the TaX-Payers' As
ISOLATION in Baltimore, Mr. Sylvester Baxter, Of
the Boston Herald. lectured upon the Munich
pal Management of Berlin, which, from his &C.
count. must indeed be Utopian in its perfec-
ton. In all points of local administration as
construction and cleaning streets, protection
Of poor. extincuishment of fires, management
of city gas and water-works, Berlin must ex-
eel all other cities. The city debt is small,
and owing TO the substantial construction of
the city, and the excellent fire department,
the annual premium on insurance is only FIVE
or ak cents on the hundred dollars.
In contrast with this glowing account, Pro-
iessor Richard I. Ely, Of Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, who followed Mr.. Baxter. said that
when in Berlin he made a study of its NUM-
cipal government at the request of the United
States minister. Andrew ID. White, with the
view OF making a report. which he was un-
able finish. He was struck with the diff
ference in the answers received from German
officials on questions of municipal taxation
and those Of officials Of the American cities he
had visited on the same errand at the request
Of Governor Jackson. In the German city
he found no 'loafers" about the city hall.
wilhelm the cities of Richmond. Columbus,
Charleston. Savannah and Madison. Wis.
there was an abundance of them. In the one
case the officials were intelligently posted as
to the duties of their position and the needs
of their city, whereas in the others. many
hardly knew what they were in Office for"
We earnestly hope that the above report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
First-Cla.s Metropolitan Paper.

lMcrcantile and Manufacturing Journal
A wonderful revolution in journalism has
occurred in our city recently, and one that IS
gratifying 10 the public. The RICHMOND
TINES has developed into first-class metro
poltan sheet. and Is now equal 10 any daily
published IN the city of New York or Philadel-
phia. II is printed on one of Hoes new and
improved presses with running speed Of As e.
600 four-pagc, 24O00 six or eisht and u coo
twelve or slNtecn-page sheets per hour The
rest 81 the machinery Is superb with all Of the
latest improvements. The TINES building is
located al the corner of Bank and Tenth
streets and Is one among the most impOs-
ing edihces IN the city The interior OF
It Is ornamented with the most costly
material, with all the departments handsome
ly arranged and splendidly equipped for con-
Quoting metropolitan newspaper. Rich
mond in her rapid growth and prosperity
stood greatly in need OF a newspaper like that
Of Tar TIMEs. one replete with public spirit
and enterprise. and fearless in It's advocacy
Of public measures. We tender most heartily
our congratulations on the unprecedented
success of The TINES along with our hest
wishes that II may continue rs it is now,
one OF the leading representative journals in
the SOuth
May THE TINES continue 10 grow and
prosper and have a life as protracted as that
Of the historic Ankerwyke Yew. So that
after an existence Of six hundred and fifty
winters 1t may still have rich and luxuriant
veTdure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
Balance available

balance aNalId Dlc.......s.... : "Fl'404
We start out, then, with this narrow limit
Of bonds to carry us through five years, or
until another assessment will add to the re-
sources Of the city. except what may be de-
rived each year from additional improve
ments. We have seen that, as against about
$40 900 allowed for all street purposes IN 1880,
the Street Committee now ask for about $780,
600 for all such purposes. OF course this sum
cannot be allowed them at once. but 1t indi-
Gates very plainly that the resources Of this
city must be carefully husbanded to meet the
inevitable demands which will be pressed for
expenditures not only on streets, but for other
objects. before another assessment will in
crease our assets.
If, then, we have urgent claims for expenses
in directions purely and simply municipal,
and which cannot be incurred otherwise, II
does not seem good fnanciering for the city 10
undertake a new business which can certainly
as well. and we think better be done by pri-
vate individuals who are prepared to put up
the money for the purpose. In view of these
facts it can hardly be denied that the invest
mont Of the city's capital in an electric plant
is at this time very inexpcdent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

ACCORDING 10 the terms Of the Direct
Tax bill recently passed provides for the dis
tribution among the States and Territories Of
the sum collected in ls6l by the act imposing
a direct tax upon the people to raise funds
with which TO prosecute the war. The total
sum to he distributed is 5,227, G32
and it is directed that the money
is to be paid 10 the Governors Of States and
Territories and to the Commissioners Of the
District Of Columbia. who are to hold it in
trust for the parties from whom it was collect
ed. Persons in the States having claims
under the trust shall file their claims
with the State executives within six years
after the passage Of the act claims not 50 filed
being forever barred, and the money attribu-
table thereto becoming the property Of the
State, Territory or district, as the case may
be-
Thirty years have elapsed since the tax was
imposed and as many hundreds Of those who
paid it have joined the great majority on the
other side the river Styx, it is likely that the
States, Territories, etc, will get the lions
share.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
AUCTION SALE.


DY VIRTUE OF A DEED or TRUST MADE
ID by Charles r. Palmer. dated i9.h day off
August lo't, amt recorded i'm ILe clerks Office
of the Ch2ncery Court OF the cpy OF Richmond
on the 2ith day Of August. lsst I'm Deed Book
Isl A. page iO4. dcfault having been made i'm tho
payment OF q note thereby secured for s3Sl5
payable on the 25fh October. 1856. and having
been thereunto requested hy the holder of said
note. Will sell by public auction. ar the
office Of Frank ID. Hill & Co. NO north
Eleventh street, in the city OF Richmond Va,
on
FRIDAY, MARCH -, 1881,
at y O'Clock ". ell tho right title AMI interes,
whatever OF the said Charlie T. Palmer being
an undivided one-seycn'hI. IN and tO that certain
house and LOT situated In Richmond. Va. az the
northwest corner of Fifth and Main streets.
wherein Mrs Elizabeth w. Palmer lately Re-
sided, and in the furniture in said house. and
also all Other night. title ANA interest Whatever
of the said Charlie, 7. Palmer inland % the other
estate Of his father, the late William Palmer.
deceased.
Terms; Cash enough 70 pay Oh the aforesaid
note and interest from October % 1856 and the
expenses OF sale, and the residue upOn such
terms as shall be announced ~ the sale.
fe97-l3t Is. c. WHEkliY, Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

which was taken from the Baltimore Sun.
was inaccurate as to the city of Richmond.
We are sure that there are none Of our officers
who could not give a satisfactory account OF
their duties. and we believe that the city OF
Richmond, at least. was inadvertently, if not
inconsiderately, included in the list which
was held up for reprobation. 1t shows, how
ever. that municipal matters cannot be too
carefully administered, and that a reputation
for slackness of management. once acquired,
will be very hard to shake off,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
Work of White Caps.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Feb. 26.-White Caps
Tuesday night went to the house of John Ne
Connel. in New Amsterdam. Ind. and break
ing in the door took him and his wife out
side and whipped them. The two victims
were then carried TO shanty boat and
turned adrift on the Ohio at night With
the wind was very high aud the river was
rising rapidly. There is no c!ge to the White
Cat,a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
Oh, What a(ouclt.

Will you heed the warning-the signal per.
haps OF the sure approach OF that more terrible
can afford for the sake Of saving - cents,
to run the risk and 10 nothing for IT, We know
from experience that Shilohs Cure will cure
your cough 10 never fails This explains whv
more than million Of bottles were sold the past
year. Ii relieves Group and Mhooping Cough
at once. Mothers. do not be without il. Sample
bottles free. Sold by Bodeker Brothers and
II. u. Shields 4 Co.. corner Of Fifth and Mar
shall streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

The TINES is in receipt of the February
number of the Harrisonian, a monthly issued
by the Literary Society of the Southwest Viz.
ginia Institute at Glade Springs. This inter
estng periodical reflects high degree Of
credit upon the excellent institution in con.
nection with which it is published. Its con.
tents. covering wide range of subjects. are
full OF valuable matter, while its typographi-
cal character Is admirable. We wish for il a
career OF uninterrupted prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
Mr.. PAGE Married.

Mr.. James y. Page, formerly OF Richmond,
but now real estate agent Of Clifton Forge.
WAS married yesterday morning in Danville 10
Miss Jennie i. frayser, OF that city. Several
friends from Richmond went up TO attend the
Wedding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

That such an outrage as that which was
committed on the little Pulling Girl could
have occurred on the streets Of Richmond
seems incredible. Our cityis peculiarly noted
for its law-abidins population. and its
freedom from al such crimes as tina. detailed
elsewhere in our columns. The Mayor and
police have taken prompt steps TO arrest the
offender. and if he j. caught. whether he is
white or black. he should speedily be made 70
feel the majesty of the law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

COLONEL CARROLL ID. WEIGHT, United
States Commissioner Of Labor, says that the
increase in the consumption Of iron in the
United States rose from 1864 pounds per
capita in 1870 to 263.3S pounds in 1890; while
the consumption Of cotton per capita in the
United States has increased from SO in 1880
TO nearly nineteen pounds in 1890.
From this it would seem that there will be
no lack Of demand for the product Of the cot
ton fields and the iron mines of the South.
We have both. and any other country would
consider itself fortunate to have either IN such
perfection a. ours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

Two years ago James l.. Babcock. Of Ann
Arbor, Michigan. was left a legacy of half a
million dollars. on condition that he
marry within five years. He is so bent on Sc
curing the fortune that he refuses 10 enjov
bis reprieve from the bonds of matrimony
even half the period allowed him. and has
already managed to induce very pretty
young woman of Waukesha, Wisconsin. to
agree to share it with him as his wife Not.
withstanding his voluntary surrender Of
liberty however, a great many people are said
10 be enyious of him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

But the most touching of all We're three
beautiful calla lilies clasped I'm the cold white
hands inside the caskct. emblematlc Of the
Holy Trinity. and his favoritc blossoms be-
cause they were the fayorites Of his daughter
Miriam.
Never did devoted hearts and skilled hands
carry out the sad sweet task of paying tribute
10 his memory than those who prepared the
floral offerings that adorned his ca>kct
Their brightness filled the place with beauty,
and their fragrance was sweet incense To
heaven
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

WANTED TO SELL CANARY BIRDS N,s
W or Female. Apply 40 63 north t.a
street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

WANTED SEVERAL GOOD CANyAs>FgS
w Apply 40 IniE5 office. itl-I
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

At the head of the stairs on the second floor
was a small room which was used as a tete-a-
tete room. ItWa- filled with tropical plants. be-
hind whose broad leaves many hirtatlons We're
carried on The mante In this room was also
banked with roses yiolets and spring flowers
To the right of the tete-a-tete room was "a
room IN which the presents were put.
About one hundred and ,eventy-hye per-
sons were present. all i'm evening dress. The
hour set for the ceremony was Z o'clock. but
long before the guests began 10 arrive. and by
the time for the ceremony % take place the
parlols were tull 10 Overlooking From the
arch of flowers and plants. IN which Bishop
Randolph stationed himself. ribbons were
stretched through both parlors. forming an
aisle. through which the wedding party
passed Shortly after o'clock the orchestra
started the Wedding March and the bridal
party entered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

WANTED GOOD BOYS TO SERVE NEWS.
w PAPER routes. Apply 40 TIMES on..
I...N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

" YOUR BACK ACHES,
Oryou ore ell worn out, really good flr moth
lng, lt il general debility. Try
BROUN'S non BITTEitS.
twill cure you. cleanse your Nyer, and give
a. good appetite.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
AT THE CHURCH.

The altar and chauccl were decorated with
roses and most fragrant blossoms. and the
great auditorium was filled with a throng OF
sorrowing friends The choir. consisting If
Mrs Richards. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. W. Smith,
Mrs Dow and Mr.. Burbank, sang the OPEN
Ing psalm in beautiful and deeply impress
siye manner. and then Rev. Dr. Robert :.
Barrett. dean of ST. Luke's, began 90 read the
beautiful burial service in % way that touched
every heart.
Tie concluding hymn seemed most appro-
pirate. Lead. Kindly Light. and "a, the last
tones of This touching hymn died away. tile
Knights Tempar bore the body Of their bee
loved comade from the church. and There
We're tears IN many an eye unused 20 weeping
70. the procession took up Its march toward
WcSiyieW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
ALoyG INDIGESTION.

At2 O'Clock the casket was reverontly re-
moved from its resting place, and IL was borne
20 the hearse.
The long procession then took mp its sad
march down Spring street % Broad. along
Broad 20 Hunter and thence to 81. Philips
First came the Morehnd cadets. al which
school he was once beloved teacher fifty
strong. in full uniform.
Then there were five carriages containing
the members CUur do Lion C0mmaudery,
Knights Templar. in full uniform
Three carriages followed with the escort
and pall-bearcis. Ex-Governor Il. b. Bullock.
Mr. Hoke SMITH Major j. Ii. kener llr. j..
h. Shook Captain J.. ). Gay. Colonel f.. y.
Broyles Major John \. Fitten. Mr.. Joseph
Thompson, General j. r. Lewis, Major d. g..
Courtney Major Charles W Huluer Mr.
Burton Smith. DR.. j. G. Olmsted. Mr. j. T..
Loyless and Hon. Henry W. billiard.
Then came the hearse with ITS burden, and
n long line of carriages followed IN slow aud
solemn procession. containing his friends and
members OF the lrish-Amerlcan Society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27
DIR CITY FINANCES.

For many years past the city Of Richmond
has deservedly enjoyed such high credit
that an idea seems TO prevail among her
citizens at large. similar TO that which possess
ed the denizens Of the plantations IN ola
times, who were firmly Of the opinion that
"marster has all the money"
The city is rich. but not rich enough 10 be
careless. An examination of the annual re-
port Of the Auditor Of the city for the year
ending January 81. 1880. discloses the fact
that the total balance Of bonds issuable under
the charter limit of the city was 1865, 1871. OF
this the Finance Committee have already au-
thorized the sale Of s25O.0OO 10 retire the
floating debt, and $4,000 for culverts, while
500 900 is demanded for immediate payment
on the City Hall, with a prospective expense
of not less than $500 0OO and perhaps 800
900 more. to complete and furnish that build
ing. The amount Of bonds issuable under
the increased assessments Of 1891 will be
about s72O OOO We find this statement them
Surplus Of bonds January 81,
1890 ............... ............... Oh)'lSl
scssmenfs. about............... 520NOO
Total. sI9sjLsl
Deduct:
Floating debt....................S2 yo9
Cnlyerts ....... ;........-.....-... 3lHpl
Gifts Hall now due. .............. 10000
Do, prospective expenses, say. 10000
1900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-27

Nine prominent farmers near Charlotte, North
Carolina, were swinddled by sharper to the
extent of over a thousand dollars.-F. j. Allen
and Miss Claudia Fields Of Hickory, North Caro-
lima, were married yesterday.-Gcneral f. B..
Chiffon, general manager of the Southern
immigration Bureau, visited Raleigh yesterday.
Governor Fowle returned Yesterday from visit
20 New Berne.-William E. Pell, of Raleigh. died
yesterdsy.-Scveral bills were passed IN both
houses OF the North Carolina Assembly yester-
day.