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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
A Plea For English Literature.

At the beginning of the novel reading time
of the year the outpouring of poor literature
sold in paper covers and cried upon the cars
is apt to be 80 noticeable that it is easy for
the censor to fall into a mood Of discourage
ment and 10 believe that the writing world il
losing fast its sense OF responsibility To
those who believe that literature il becoming
simply trade of book making some hopeful
words by the well-knoWn English novelist.
Walter Besant, throw light and offer faith in
all good literary aims In n letter TO the Lon
don Times. Mr. Besant expresses his belief
that there Is noble prospect for English
art IN fiction because It is being taken Sc
riously as an art, studied practiced and re-
spected a. an art English literature is look
Ing very well indeed, he thinks. and finds
chief satisfaction and especial ground for his
| opinion In tho preference OF the public for
good books. lie says: The worthless
books are not read any more than are the bad
pictures bought. The good books are In de-
nand and are extensively read The COM
petition of writers tends 10 raise the standard
instead Il lowering it" This statement is es-
pecially encouraging. in view Of the fact that
the annual output of novels Is certainly
very great but Is growing less, not greater.
IL is becoming more and more difficult for be-
ginners u get published. Every year there
is vast quantity of worthless books published.
The writers insist upon their production.
even though they have To pay for II. Ihey
are printed and they die unread and up-
known. Their appearance no more hurts lit
erature than a bad picture on the walls OF
gallery hurts painting" The conditions In
England pictured by Nr. Besant are mirrored
in this country. although the publication %
aovels here is much less than in England.
The poor novels issued as trade product do
not affect literature because they are tram
silent works, which arc passed over by care
less readers in n superficial manner or are
neglected altogether The books greatest in
demand are those which trace the stream OF
literature and publishers statistics and lib.
raries unite in showing that the most worthy
books are chiefly read -Boston Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
then adjourned.
improvements to BE Made in the Court of
Appeals.


In 1870. when the floor Of tie Capitol build
liz fell il. the State purchased an old church
On Eleventh street between Broad and
Marshall, for the use Of the Supreme Court Of
Virginia and remOdeled It 10 specially suit
the purposes of a hall OF Justice A false cell
~ was put III the building and partitions
made dividing the floor space into halls and
Offices.
Now. since the needs OF the State Library
inperatiyely require more room. and several
department.. of the state Government are
housed in rented buildings. the eyes OF the
Superintendent Of Public Buildings Is turned
uq0n the Supreme Court as a building per
hitting enlargement and improvement for the
purposes needed. The building, while an
.il one is very strong and substantial.
ana tlo walls are suitable Tor adding addl-
aa stories. The Governor recently, while
81 fla ety. visited the court IN company
v.l Major Gaines, superintendent OF Pubic
iu ucs with a view Of looking into tie
a.alt4olhtyoi the property to the changes con-
t.lliated Offices for the Superintendent Of
iuaio Instruction. the Attorney General, the
Superintendent If Public Buildings and quar-
trra Up tle state Library are considered Ia the
proposed improvements, which II carried out,
Will probably consist IN raising the present
building one or more stories. making an annex
90 tie main building and adding u the pres
a.. PREMISES by the condemnation of tho lot
81 nHg. now occupied by the Sycamore
livery stable. These plans, whlie only ~
embryo are being discussed with interest
among the lawyers of the city, and recon-
incubation similar 20 the plan above outlined
will probably 0c made 20 tie next session Of
TIE leg stature, and ap appropriation asked
So {. construct the very much needed house
f0l4u Tor tue departments mentioned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

They are Making Excellent Endeavors to
Form Military Company.

They are Making Excellent Endeavors to
Form Military Company.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Military
Company held an important meeting at the
armory last evening, Mr. j. f. Phillips, Jr.,
in the chair. and Mr.. H. &. Cardoza, secretary,
Considerable business Of interest was trans
acted. 1t was decided that the application
papers for the forming OF a military company
be circulated at the regular meeting Of tho
Sons of Confederate Veterans at their
meeting tomorrow evening. and all who
desire to Join shall have that opportunity OF
signing the application. This letter will be
forwarded 10 the Acknowledgement Of Viz
ginia some time next week.
This is the first military company formed
from the sons of veterans, and it is hoped by
those who have the matter in charge that a
full complement Of officers and men will soon
be mustered together.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
THE Old MfRKET CHURCH.
a Lot Bought and n House OF Worship TO be
Erected.

A Lot Bought and n House or worship 10 Dc
Erected.
Following the influence of the Moody meet
ings in this city some years ago the Second
Presbyterian church started a mission work
In the neighborhOod Of the Old Market, and
with gradually increasing success the mission
about two years ago was organized into
church. with the name of the Old Market
Presbyterian church. Since that time the
stead ly-growing congregation has occupied
the Old Market Hall for meeting purposes.
About month ago business meeting OF the
congregation was held and II was determined
that it was time they should have church OF
their own. committee was appointed and
they Immediately negotiated for and pur-
chased the lot at the corner OF Franklin and
Twentieth streets upon which 70 build
a future house Of worship. The lot
is no present occupied by an old land
mark in the shape of an ancient frame
building. now n use as day nursery and
kindergarten under the auspices of the Wo-
mans Christian Association. This co1grega-
ton. until the hot weather arrived. carried
on "a library and reading-rOom on Main be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
The reading-rOOm was located between two
hnr-rOous, and it is q notable fact that fol-
lowing the advent OF that institution both OF
the saloons closed business.
Rev T. b. Turnbull the pastor of this
church. is now away from the city on vaca-
ton On his return the plans Of the church
for the future viii be actively taken up, and
the proposed church building will be energetl-
cally advocated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
To PLAY Ball.

The lovers OF baseball will be given a
splendid opportunity 10 witness = first-class
exhibition tomorrow afternoon at 4:3o
The Warrenton. N. c., club will play with
Manager Donati's team, and the game prom
ises to be of unusual interest.
Several changes have been made in the
Richmond team. and the nine has been great
ly strengthened. Ed. Tate has been made
captain, and Eddie Glenn. an old-time favor
tie. will occupy the left field The following
are the Richmond players: Tate. Ford, Ma
pier, Luck, Enright, Kahn. Foster. Glenn.
Wells, Leftwich and Darby.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
4 BUSY SPOT.
The Enormous Trade I'm Fruits and vegata-
bles GU Cary Street.
buslness til.

The Enormous Trade I'm Fruits and vegata-
bles on Cary Street.
The busiest spot in the city of Richmond is
Cary street between Twelfth and Fourteenth.
Here 1t is that the heavy drays most congre-
gate and Jam till the street Is blocked and
traffic suspended until with many shouts.
backing and pulling the chOked thoroughare
is again cleared for another rush. Here II IL
that great coOps Of gasping fowls line the side
walk and share 4 crowded space with fruits
and vegetables.
Here the foot passenger has to climb over
gang planks and step from box 10 barrel. or
take a circuit into the crowded streets. In
the dull season of summer one might think
that there was little 10 do Tor the produce
commission merchant. and comparatively tins
is so but who has rot been struck with the
enormous Quantities Of bananas sold In Rich
mond for the past twomonths, and the cheap
ness of this wholesome fruit at every stand,
Ten years ago all the bananas that came 70
Richmond were boxed or barreled. and q
crate OF three lunches was considered a
large consignment Now five or SIX
car loads week are readily handled
by tho produce commission merchants on
any one of the squares on the business por-
ton of Cary street. Only few years ago
one man handled the entire tanana trade OF
Richmond and now the commission rner-
chants generally handle this fruit. New York
is the source from which most of the
bananas come. but Baltimore supplies
A small quantity Peaches. however.
are now taking the market over bananas. A
Cary street merchant yesterday when asked
by TIMES reporter as to the condition OF the
peach crop said that the yield seemed TO DO
large. but that the quality was not as good as
in former years. while tho prices
were about on an average. Grapes are
also arriving in quantity: A hne lot OF
Sussex county. These were SO large and OF
such fine quality that they brought sixty cents
a basket at wholesale. nearly double the price
of ordinary grapes. Richmond IL quite a
large fruit market. and in the apple season
Cary street handles thousands of barrels from
AL over Virginia and other States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

Captain Anglo and Sergeant Brooks Cannot
Get Cusic md Hrrnes.

MAJOR John Poe. Jr.. Chief Of Police, yes
to-day afternoon received q telegram from
Captain J. b. Angle. who Is now il Pbils9el-
liA Ii was stated IN the message that
IT, nted States Commissioner for the Post
Deeo apartment at that city refused to allow
ths prisoners. Cusic and brynes,, -
DO brought to Virginia. that Official
lolng IL a. his opinion that 10
-a. ia the jurisdiction Of Philadelphia
O. tJ the men. This aye,ment IS based on
Sic "a. that the men had in then possession
Eal alleged b. have been stolen irOm the
-" ice ~ ouicksburg Va.
lus.e and Rryues are tue men 70 whom the
iluy.le burglars shipped ter plunder.
They we're arrested by the Philadelphis au-
u.r,es some days ago. and Captain Angle
AL ,ergeant Brooks lett Richmond Saturday
evening 10 bring them 10 Virginia.
Both Of these officers stopped at AleXan-
drA and were sworn IN as United states
special marshals but il is not unlikely that
the will return without the men.
lt j. Judicial fight. and can only be settled
ny tie authorities o. Philadelphia and them
tt.,es
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
A DEMOCRATIC PLURALITY
Evident For the State Ticket in Kentucky
Partial Returns.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. August About ninety
out of the one hundred and nineteen counties
in the State have been heard from up to noon
10 dav and they show Democratic plurality
for STATE ticket of about 10000 These figures
are onite AS likely TO he swelled as diminished
by the returns yet 10 be received.
IL is almost impossible 10 tell Just how the
Ieeislature will stand from the returns now
in. The Democrats. however, have about
held their own. while the Peoples party has
elected six or seven members.
The now constitution has swept everything
before 1t and the majority will probably be
100. 900. IL not more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

~.~-~-~>D-~~~y~-r-~> r~~~~~0~0~-~7-0~'-T
BURKE.-Died. August B. 1891, at A NJ.
AGNES infant daughter OF Frank Y. and Mary
Redmond Burke; aged seven we Ks.
CARTER.-Died. Monday morning. August
"a A. his residence. corner welfth and Mo
DonOugh streets. Manchester, VA. Mr. JOSEPH
II. CARTER. in tho seytnty-seyenih year Oh MS
age.
FOLKFS.-Died August B. 1891. Mrs. FANNIE
A. FOLkES rclict of John Folkes
GLAZEBROOK.-Died, on Tuesday. August
4th 1891, at go A. NJ. Mrs, USAN A., rellct OF
Robert s. Glazehrook; aged elghty-one years.
Funeral services At the residence OF ner son
in-law No 49, south Laurel street, NEDNtS-
DAY. 5th instant, AZ 10 o'clock
MARTIN.-Died at the residence OF her rs.
rents, 8l7 east Marshall street, sunday, Augusi
2d. BESSIE LEE. infant daughter of W. v. and
NJ 7. Martin; aged three months snd SIX days.
PHELPS.-Died. on August 81, At $40 y NJ.
at 1874 cast Main street, STERLING PHELPS.
FMpIEN.-Died. July 20. 1891 at his PARENTS
residence IS Wostcr0ft Square, Hammersmlht.
London, Eng, EDWARD JOHN kEMPLEN;
aged twenty-soyen years. Beloved and mourned
by all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

There were two ambulance calls yesterday,
but fortunately the cases were not serious IN
either instance. The first call was at 1:30
o'clock 10 Camerons tobacco factory. where a
colored woman was suffering from collie. She
was treated and left ~ the factory.
The second call was to the corner OF Henry
ard Broad streets at 2:15P. NJ. A white man
had fsllen from Lis wagon and was severely
bruised. He WAS treated and taken TO his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
Arranging for n Fair.

A committee of Richmond Lodge. In
dependent Order OF Odd Fellows are hard at
work. They are arranging for a fair at
Bolyidere Hall for the benefit of the lodge,
and in short time their labors will
materialize into many new and novel features.
The committee consists of Messrs. NJ. Il.
Ramos L. A. Tucker, G. L. Hewitt and
George IS. Davis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
SONS or HOLY UNREST.
They Held a Convention at the Armory.
Other Notes.

Other Notes.
The srmory presented busy scene last
evening. Commandments Of companies were
ordered 10 report there TO turn over their
camp equipage TO the quartermaster, and
every one pitched in and did good nights
work
The Sons of Holy Unrest also did nobly.
A lareenumber of candidates presented them
selves, and Captain Cunningham. the High
Patriarch. had his hands full delivering the
ritual TO the men.
Captain j r. Tenant did excellent work
as High Fxecutioner. and Lieutenant HalsteaG
played havoc as High SPEAKER.
A roster will be soon gotten MP OF this
noble" order. and Il distinguishing badge
will be worn by each member.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
TIE PHYSICTAY ron THE POOR.
Dr. o. ,. Blankenship Elected To Succeed DIR.
Wilkinson for Fulton District.

Wilkinson for Fulton District.
Tho two branches Of the City Council met
in Joint session at 8 O'Clock last evening in the
Council chamber TO elect successor TO DR..
d. n wilkinson, deceased. who had been
physician Of the poor for the Fulton district.
A resolution had been passed by the Com
mon Council ut the previous evening, NJ tho
suggestion OF the Common Council 10 take this
course, and the resolution was cOncurred IN by
the Board Of Aldermen 81 the meeting early
yesterday evening.
President Campbell Of the Common Coun-
ell called the two branches TO order promptly
at O'Clock
After the reading Of the minutes Of the
Joint session OF last month, IN which police
and IRE commissioner had been elected, the
roll was called and il appeared that only
fifteen members Of the Common Council were
present. After recess Of several minutes,
during which the seIgeant-at-arms endeayored
TO reach come OF the absentees by telephone.
Mr. " L. White put IN an appearance and
the desired Quorum was obtained.
President Campbell stated that he had
taken the chair al the request of President
Dickerson If the Board Of Aldermen, who
had been compelled by sickness to go home
After the readingof the call for the meeting
which stated it's object. Captain Curtis nOml-
mated Dr @. f. Blankenship physician Of the
poor for Fulton district.
ON motion Of Captain StratOn DR.. Blank
enship was elected by acclamation.
The City Council then adjourned.
DR.. o. Z. Biankenship is young physician
who resides on Church Hi lie is graduate
of Richmond Medical College.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

small boy named Ryan. while playing on
Sh unfinished building ut Thrtiotn and
Iah kim streets last evening, lost his balance
tpl iell. His head struck one OF the palings
u ne fence and no received severe conclusion
VI me brain. He was taken 10 his home in
1 unconscious state and was not expected 10
i've through the night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
rire Inat E.rcninc.

Al ll.l5 last evening the alarm OF fire was
sounded from Box i2s Henry and Broad
streets. The fire was confined 10 the grocery
AID liquor store IF W. j. Hancock. and its
orgiD was not discovered. The damage
amounted 10 about 200 on the stock and fix
lures. The building is owned by Mrs. lriok
AID was but slightly damaged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
AlrRluia Cold.

Dr. O. C. Virgins, Of Keysville, Charlotte
county. was at the State Agricultural Depart
ment yesterday. and showed the Commissioner
from the land of A. j. Clifford, about one
mile from Keysylle Mr.. Clifford is working
the veins on his place in a small way with
crude implements and secures about five dol
lars day. The quantity Is said 10 DO mex
haustible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

The Joint COMMITTEES From the House and
Senate TO Meet To-Day.

AZ the last session Of tho Legislature o
committee was appointed from the Senate
and one from the House Of Delegates TO ex-
anime into the matter OF criminal expenses
annually incurred by tho State. with a view
10 Offering such suggestions to tho next Legis-
lature as may result in desirable remedies.
These committees have acted INDEPENDENT
" heretofore. but at the last meeting OF tho
senate Committee in June they invited the
House committee 20 meet them in Joint sos-
son to-day. IL ~ probable that full attend
ence will be had. although the House Com
Mittee has not yet officially announced their
acceptance Of tho invitation to tho Joint ses-
sion.
Mr.. S. /. Bloombere. clerk to the Senate
Committee. has secured a valuable synopsis
Of the criminal laws. relating % the payment
Of criminal charges Of Massachusetts,. Mary
land Georgia. Missouri and California. and
when the committee meets TO-DAY they will
find much matter ably arranged for their con-
sideraton
AIr. Bagby. clerk 10 tho House Committee.
has also been busily engaged, and has excel
lontly compiled a comparative statement OF
the criminal expenses. taking rs basis the
fiscal years Of 1880 81 and 1889 This
statement has been carefully arranged TO ex-
hibit IN detail the expenses Of the various de-
partments, and Will prove of material benefit
90 the committees.
The committees are as follows:
- S',10fe. - Blackstone Of AccOmac: johnson.
Of Montgomery. Jones. Of Highland; Moore,
of Fairfax and Little. Of Fredericksburg.
H0pse. James Hay. of Madison; Henry D.
Flood. OF AppomattOx. and II. II. Downing.
Of Warren.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
Love For Horse Flesh.

X. H. Hogan was received at the peniten-
tiary yesterday from Montgomery county to
serve term of seventeen years for horse
stealing. This is Hogans third conviction.
He came out Of the penitentiary but q short
time ago. having been sent there for fifty flour
wears for the same ofense. His sentence was
COMMITTED to sixteen years; and the term
ended but few weeks ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
steaInsr to be Testad.

d. I.' expert from Elmiria. N. Y, will arrive
't Hlchmond this morning. and this afternoon
- o'clock the new fire engine will be tested
~ oet enteenth and Dock streets. A thorough
sh va nation Of the machinery will take place,
sna The sight will prove AZ interesting one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

Harry Walters. well-known musician OF
this city, died yesterday Of paralysis after 9
brief illness. He was native of Holland, but
had been in this country many years.
Mr.. Walters had been in number OF excel
lent orchestres.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. August flor yirginiai
Occasional light local showers: variable winds,
some warmer.
For North Carolina: Occasional showers; va
riablo winds. generally southerly: no decided
change in temperature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
semI-AnnuaI Endowmsnt League.

The Supreme Organizer Of the Semi, Annual
Endowment League of Baltimore will insti.
tute a lodge of the order Wednesday night.
August 5th, at 3 O'Clock. in Wilkinson Hall.
Ninth street. Members of Americas. Rich
mond and Manchester Lodges and the public
are cordially invited.
This order mas paid 10 members in Rich
mond. Norfolk Portsmouth and Petersburg
over =29 600 in July and August. All claims
paid promptly. This is a grand order: don't
fail 70 be present to- night and satisfy yourself.
Everybody welcome. Come prepared TO join
and be richer in six months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
DEATHS.

The United Banking and Building Conn
pany allows per cent. interest on deposits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
FOR DYSPEPSIA,
Indigestion, and Stomach disorders, uss
RRoWN,s IRON BITTERs.

All dealers keep t. 81 per bottle. Genuine has
Trademark and creased RED Inca On wrapper
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

The United Banking and Building Com
pany allows per cent. interest on deposits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
MARINE INTELLIGKSCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC. Audusrs. isoi.

LAMBERTs POINT. AUGUST s. 1891.
ARRIVED.
Barges Coal King and D. Crockett
LOADED.
American steamship Orion. Boston: .Bsrgss
Mary Whiteridee, Charleston. Mass; Norfolk
and Western. No. s. New Haven; British steam
ship New Foundland. Halifax
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-06-16
FRESHMEN NOW soPHomoREs.

The Fence Orations Come OF With
Great Eclat on the Yale Campus
Base Ball Elections.
The sophomores delivered over the fence
to the freshmen in front of Durfee last
night about $50 o'clock. F. W. Yates of
Plainfeld, N. j., was fence orator for the
former, and E. B. Reed of Holyoke, Mass. +,
made the reply for the latter. Both
speeches were very humorous, as usual,
and the freshman was in general consid-
cred the best In closing he made the
remark that in old days it was the Greeks
who took the fence, but that the wooden
horse was on the Trojans. This remark
was voeiferously applauded by the present
sophomores. After the orations the at
tention of the university was divided be-
tween the Yale Glee club at the fence,
| which rendered some selections under the
| personal leadership of its musical direc-
tor, Mr.. T. G. Shepard, and a base ball
meeting for the election of officers for the
coming year. The following were elected:
President, w. B. Franklin '92; vice presi.
dent, w. F. Waring '92 S.; treasurer, N.
H. Swayne, I'd, '93; secretary, A. F. Har-
| vav ,93
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-06-16
Fair Haven Notes.

The Young Peoples Guild and Ladies'
society of Grace P. E. church will hold an
entertainment and strawberry festival at
Central hall Wednesday and Thursday eve
nings, June II and IS. Vocal and instru-
mental music and comic plays will be rem
dered both evenings. Admission Is cents.
The funeral of Miss Ellen Clarke took
place yesterday morning from the resi-
dence of her brother, Michael Clarke, 16
Wolcott street. Miss Clarke was sister
in-law of George Hussey, superintendent
of the Fair Haven horse car stables. At
the funeral services solemn high mass was
celebrated at St. Francis church, with
Father Mulholland, celebrant, Father Shan
ley deacon and Father O'Connor sub-dea-
con. The floral gifts contributed by her
relatives were numerous and beautiful
The pall-bearers were: George Mooney
John Mcmahon, Thomas Mooney and Mark
Moore