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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
often led into carelessness and indifference 10

often led into carelessness and indifference TO
their surroundings.
The truth is that the dock is man trap
that has not superior in the limits OF the
corporation If it had been established IN
tentionally for the purpose OF catching the
thoughtiess and unwary. it could not SUD-
serve this purpose more successfully than 10
does at present. II is no palliation of its
character to say that large majority ofithose
who stumble into its waters and perish are
intoxicated. and therefore incapable of exer-
cising the ordinary degree of prudence and
foresight in their movements.
The life of drunken man is just as valua-
BILE in the eyes of the law as the life OF a sober
man. and it is even moro incumbent upon the
municipal authorities to protect him from
harm than 10 protect one who is in the full
possession of his faculties. simply because the
former has more need of such watchful inter-
vention.
As the population of Richmond has in
increased. the number Of persons who have
fallen into the dock and persisted has grown
larger until the exposed condition of its sides
has become public scandal which every
consideration of humanity demands shall be
removed. A fence composed of three parallel
chains attached to iron posts should be
erected on the north side of the dock for its
whole length. These chains could be tempo
rarilv withdrawn whenever a ship was IN
loading, and it would be the duty of the
harbor-master to see that they were all in
proper place after nightfall. Carelessness on
his part in the performance of this duty could
be punished by his prompt discharge from
service.
Until there shall be fence OF this char
acter from one end of the dock to the other,
and not as now, for one square only, the city
is morally responsible for every death that
occurs in the dock as a result of stumbling
into its waters. and it is not improbable that
it could be held legally responsible for per-
hitting the continued existence of 30 grave
a nuisance as the dock constitutes in It's
present condition. As long as 1t remains rs
it is now, it will swallow up victim after
victim, whose lives could have been easily
preserved by the exhibition Of the proper de-
gree Of carefulness on the part of the city
government.
We do not believe that the public sentiment
of our people will endure much longer the
constant repetition of these instances of
drowning in the dock, which are well calcu-
lated to leave a general impression that our
community sets no very high value on the life
of its citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
Hospital Treatment.
[Baltimore American.l


There are few more stubborn preiudces
than that which exists in some quarters and
among a certain class of people against treat
ment in q hospital. We do not mean that
the opposition is directed against hospitals,
but against being treated in them. The
sentiment is irrational. and yet it IS
natural This sounds paradoxical. but
paradoxes are not altogether unknown
among ignorant people. They feel that
they are to certain extent under restraint,
and therefore in prison. They think. too.
that they will be deprived of the comfort Of
having friends and relatives about them du-
ring their time of suffering which is onlytrue
TO the extent that visitors must obey the rules
of the hospital and the physician in attend
ance. which latter, If they are anxious to re
cover, they would have to do if treated at
home
But. above all. they attach some mystery to
a hospital They hear of operations performed
there, and they link these with THEN thoughts
of the institution, and imagine that If they 60
there the doctors will operate on them
whether they need it or not. just TO keep
themselves in practice. Ii thus happens that
great amount of unnecessary suffering Is
endured. and quite often valuable lives are
sacrificed. Time and education may be relied
upon to remove these foolish prejudices
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
THE DOCK NUISANCE.

The discovery of the body of Mr.. Richard
II. Thomas, well-known trucker of Henrico.
in the dock on yesterday, where it was
found floating about only adds another VIC
tim to the long list Of persons who have lost
their lives in the same spot. Only few days
have elapsed since one Malheady persisted in
the waters Of the dock, and now another man
has been brought to violent termination Of
his existence under the same circumstances.
Statistics relating to the casualties that
take place in Richmond disclose that two
thirds Of the individuals of this city who
come TO their end by drowning meet this fate
by falling into the dock and this is seen to be
a peculiarly significant fact when il is recalled
that we have a river frontage Of several miles.
and that at certain seasons of the year the
waters Of the river are very much frequented
by boating parties, bathers and fishermen
who in spite of-the dangers of the falls are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
Senator PETER.
Philadelphia Record.l

Senator PETER of Kansas. who presided
over the Peoples Party convention in Gin
cinnati, says that the people have grown
tired of the tariff question" while he adj
mits that the Republican party has carried
the principle of Protection ''too far Such
being the case, the people propose TO carry it
country never tire of any important political
question until they have settled it. Mr.
PETER says the tariff has been discussed
for twenty years without settlement. He
should have said hundred; but the question
has never had so thorough shaking up as
within the last five years 1t is evident from
the utterances of Senator PETER that the
Farmers Alliance party of Kansas is not very
harmonious since Representative Simpson. a
shrewd observer and politician, insists that
the tariff is the vital political issue, and that
the people never were so much in earnest on
the subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
GENERAL.

1T has often been observed that the loudest
applause which greets an elevated sentiment
Or heroic action on the stage comes from the
peanut gallery. Is the explanation TO be
found in the following sentences which ap-
pear in a recent article in the North American
Review from the pen of lBishop Potter E?
Ones own life" he says, must reach over
into and be qualified by the struggles and IN
terests Of other lives. In the case Of the poor
this is made inevitable by the hard conditions
of their poverty. As in an open boat with half
rations all must learn self-restraint for the
good of all, since individual selfshness means
death TO most, so it is ia the sorrows, hard
ships and struggles that come TO the men and
women who live On days wage And 50 it
comes to pass, no less that these supreme
ly venerate, because they better understand
al heroism and kindle quickest at some brave
and kindly deed"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
a New Jersey Law Case.

The celebrated case of Jarndyce against
Jarndyce is recalled by the fact that a case
which has been before the New Jersey and
the Federal courts for the last nine years has
Just been finally decided. 1t was suit
against the Essex county road board and in
volved a question of assessments. 1t passed
Court. the Supreme Court of New
Jersey. the State Court of Errors
and Appeals the United States Circuit
Court and the United States Supreme Court
The decisions were uniformly against the
road board but it was determined to contest
every point, and didso, despite the fact that the
man who began the suit is dead. and although
there have been many changes in the compo-
stion of the board itself The laws de-
lays" in Shakespeares time couldn't have be-
gun to compare with those Of the last years
OF this century; nor the lawyers fees, either
for that matter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
cREAu or THE PRESS
Comment. on Current Topics Culled from
Leading Journals.
New York Sun.


lance corporals have been SO i0 ~ p @o-
known in our army that tne,, % viii seem as
vldea Ior " IN the ranks as anywhere else
great notg ~ amounting them is expressed to
be test the capacity Of P 5yates tor 9n she
duties Of one dn tbree months nn
bu, nav be renewed. and while the lance
cornnra} At first continues to wear his uniform
eorpOr ornate a. # his appointment is renewed he
n nav y p put on that Of corporal; although in
both cases his cheyron has but one bar or
lace The men must respect and obey him as
q " corporaI although he gets no additional pay
or ' emoiuments from his honors. A troop,
battery. or company can have but one lance
cornoral. unless on duty at a recruiting sta
ton. in which case it may have four. Inc
and so an intermediate stepping stone IS fur
nished to aid the private to climb to the grace
above.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27

UNITED STATES SENATOR PETER, of Kansas,
declares that his third party does not seek
political preferment, and that its members
would consent to accept offices only las a
means to an end" 1t is by no means i'm
probable however, that PETER thinks the end
will justify the means in exact proportion to
the size of the salary of the Office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
A NacnsalfY.

In order to make some improvements IN my
store No. 700 east Broad street. | must r, re-
duce stock, and beg to state to the PUBIC
that will make reduction of 20 per cent
upon regular prices for cash until stock IS re-
duced. all of which is selected and desiraOie
furniture Now IS your chance iof h"ilu-
some Parlor Suit cheap. ,5
Perfection Refrigerators not included IN
above offer. as prices had already been cut TO
meet opposition. q. Is. ofDNoh' Jh'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
contemporaries

The Kansas State Board of Agriculture has
been investigating the causes of the small
crops Of wheat in parts Of that State, and
hnds that on many farms the ground has not
been prepared by ploughing and narrowing,
but the grain Is sown directly on wheat or
corn stubble. The time saved by the farmer
Is devoted TO politics. In that way an ALI
ance Legislature may be chosen, but a good
crop OF wheat would pay better
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27

The excellent news service of THE TINES
was again illustrated yesterday when the pro-
nunciamento of President Balmaceda, of
Chill. to his fellow-citizens was published ex-
clusively in this paper.
AS has been frequently said. and as facts
have abundantly proven. The TINES is de-
termined 10 give its readers all the latest.
best and freshest news. All that we ask is a
fair and just comparison with our respected
contemporaries
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
DEATHS.

DANIEL.-Died on Tuesday May 26, , ISL 3,,T OF
MN uls npnTHER RANpOIPH. JAMES VIVIAN
DANIEL son of James r. V. and Halle Wlliis aI.
Daniel: aged FIVE years five months ana ten days
And in death they were not divided
Funeral at Hollywood on WEDNESDAY, May
o. 1891, at If o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
Marriage Iiceuses

The following marriage licenses were issued
Yesterday: Q. Writ Trainham. Caroline. and
Annie b. Saville William II. Morton (col-
ored), Manchester. and Catherine Herines
(colored); Richard Reed (colored). New Kent,
and Lila Light lcoloredl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
xuEAruER FORECAST.

- WAsHrsaroS, D. c.. May 96.-For Nir-
H.. GINA: Fair Wednesday. except ram on
IElIR 1.-THE coast; slightly cooler; northern
- For North Carolina: Showers; sta
tiOnarv temperature, except sughl4f
cooler in the extreme western portion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
Bows Entertainments

The boys Of ST. Mary's High School will
give an interesting entertainment Wednesday
commencing s P. NJ. at the hall of the
school-house. Two comical plays will be
rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
Strawberry Farms in Tennessee

Cincinnati Commercial Gazettel
In West Tennessee. in the counties of Hay
wood, Crockett and Gibson, the strawberry
farms are in'the highest condition OF cultiva-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
MEETINGS.

RICHMOND. Va. May rs, 1891.
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
~ THE RICHMOND Il DANVILLE RAIL
the company in Richmond Va, onJUNE 90, 1891,
at ~ NJ, to authorize the execution Of al equip
ment mortgage not 10 exceed two million
(2OOO,0OO dollars and for the transaction Of such
other business as may legally come before the
meeting.
The transfer books will be closed on June 18th
at =. NJ. and reopen June 23d. at 10 A. NJ.
BY order of the Board OF Directors.
RICHARD BROOKE.
ny20- w3t tdtd Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY 20, 1891.

PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY 96, 1891.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Elias Moore, Falkenberg, New York,
salt, II. +. Williams Il Co.
SAILED.
Schooner Thomas b. Garland, Crosby, Chop
tank river, 10 load ship timber for Bath Me;
schooner Edwin K. Kirk, Lowery, James river
TO load pine wood for New York.
PORT OF WEST POINT, MAY %, 1891.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Allegheny, Providence, merchan-
disc: steamship Charlotte, Baltimore, merchan-
disc and passengers; steamship Elm City, Walk
ertOn, merchandise
SAILED.
Steamship Allegheny Norfolk. merchandise;
steamship Charlotte. Baltimore. merchandise
and passengers; steamship Elm City, Walkerton
merchandise.
LAMBERTS POINT. May &C.
ARRIVED AND LOADED.
Schooner f. Randall for Boston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27

Snn rises .4:5ll Moon rlseS III 10 I. NJ
SIM sets ...........7:2O Days length...l4h. 25m'
FOR WEEK ENDED MAY 30 1891, PRE-
DICTED TIME STANDARD OF
HIGH TIDE AT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC, MAY p. 1921.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27

RICHMOND, Va, May -. 1871.
THE EXCHANGE FOR WOMANS WORK
will be CLOSED at 70 VI. SATURDAY. Nav
Both. IN order 10 observe Memorial day.
Housekeepors who wish supplies for Sunday
hould order as early as possible. my212s5l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-27

NXANTED-EvERY MAN IN yIRGINlA ~ ~.
facture tho best OLD VIRGINIA SUM-
TOBACCO. and our brands are No. T. H. .,isr
Fig, and Caroline Sun-Curod, Ask your esasl
for them and see that our tin tas y Vn,,,I
piece. }. j.. hIChOh Il CO.. Manuiae's,s,
Richmond. Va ~
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-03-26
HUME AND HOME.
The Queer Codicil to the HISTORIANS

The Queer Codicil to the Historians
viii.
"The two Humes" of whom Smollett
wrote, were unquestionably David
Hume and John Home, the author of
Douglas, as both of them were often
in his society in Edinburgh. 1t is said
that the only approaches to q dis
agreement in the long and intimate
friendship existing between these "tWo
Humes" were regarding the relative
merits of claret and port, and in re-
lation to the spelling of their name,
the philosopher in early life having
adopted the photography indicated by
the pronunciation, the poet and
preacher always clinging to the old
and invari Die custom OF his family
David carried the discussion so far
that on his death-bed he added cod
icil to his will, written with his own
hand, to this effect: II leave to my
friend Mr.. John Home, of Kilduff, ten
dozen of my old claret at his choice;
and one other bottle of that other
liquor called port. I also leave him
six dozen Of port, provided that he
attests, under his hand, signed John
Hume, that he has himself alone fin
ished that BOTTLES at a sitting. By this
concession he will at once terminate the
only difference that ever arose between
us concerning temporal matters. !"
1t is to be inferred that this is a joke
which got into the head of one Scotch
man without surgical operation.-
Harper's Magazine.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-03-26
A BURGLAR THE CLOCK,
How a QuIck-Witted Woman Cap
tured an UnWelcome Visitor.


tured an UnWelcome Visitor.
An amusing story is told of an en-
counter which recently took place be-
tween Mrs. George Bittlemorgan of
Liberty, Va, and a burglar. Her hus-
band had been called away during
the evening and she was left in the
house alone with her two little chill
dren. Some errand called her upstairs
for a few minutes, and while there she
fancied she heard a slight noise i'll the
hall below, but, it ceasing in a moment,
nothing more was thought of it. When
she returned to her sitting-room, how
ever. she soon noticed that the clock
had stopped running.
1t was an old-fashioned eighty-day
piece, nearly nine feet high and very
massive. Mrs. Bittlemorgan, think
ing it had run down and needed wind
ing, started toward it with the inten-
ton of getting it going again, and had
nearly reached it when she saw man
about to dart out of it. AS he made
the movement, however, he brought
the clock down on it's face and upon
himself as well. In trying to get out
of the way he tripped and fell over a
rug.
Before hecould scramblefrom under
its very considerable weight the quick
witted lady seated herself on the
clock, calling at the same time to the
children to run out of the house and
scream for help. This speedily came
and the man, who confessed to having
secreted himself in the clock for the
purpose of burglarizing the house, was
carried to jail aud Mrs Bittlemorgan
much complimented on her bravery
and presence of mind.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-03-26
Weaknesses of Great Men.

When l say that George Washing
ton, who now lies so calmly in the
limekiln at Mount Vernon, could rep
rimand and reproach his subordinate
at times in way to makethe ground
crack open and break up the ice in the
Delaware week earlier than usual, l
do not mention it in order to show
the boys of our day that profanity
will make them resemble George Wash
ington. That was one of his weak
points, and no doubt he was ashamed
of it, as he ought to have been. Some
poets think that if they get drunk, and
stay drunk, they will resemble Edgar
A. Poe and George D. Prentice. There
are lawyers who play poker year after
year, and get regularly skinned, be-
cause they have heard that some very
able lawyers Of the last century used
to come home at night with poker
chips in their pockets. Whisky will
not make a poet, nor poker great
pleader. And yet have seen poets
who relied solely on the potency of
their breath and lawyers who knew
more of the habits of q bobtail flush
than they ever did of the statutes in
such cases made and provided.-Bill
Nye
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-03-26
The Drummer's Little Story.

~ never felt myself foored but once
in my life," said the drummer with the
air of man who thinks he has some
thing worth telling. at was down in
Maine" he continued, after waiting
longenough to set curiosity on an edge.
T'd been living on railway sandwich
es for week, and just longed for
square meal. Well, wehad to stop at
a way stationfo acouple of hours, on
account of a hot box or something O.
that sort, and one of the brakemen
put me onto what he said was first
classrestaurant. / looked it up and
ordered a steak. Thesteak came, but
it was o. disappointment. sawed
away on it till my arms ached. 1t
was out of the question to chew the
small bits l tore off from it, though l
tried hard. Igaveit up finally, and as
l paid my score l said incidentally,
That's about the toughest eating l
ever experienced Hetook the money,
swept it into the drawer, and without
q culver he coolly remarked, You
don't seem to consider how much good
it will do you in the way ofexercise!' ="
Boston Transcript.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-03-26
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