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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
HISTORIC LOCALITIES.

Old Virginia is rich in everything that in
terests the mind, stirs the heart and pleases
the eye. Indeed in whatever aspect the old
State is regarded. whether in the material,
the historical or the sentimental, she is IN
equaled.
Take the single instance of historical
localities. Pennsylvania at this time is urging
the Government to erect suitable memorial
at Valley Forge. memorial. by the way, viz
tually of Virgnian, and the people of that
State are very much displeased because the
national authorities are not disposed TO ac-
cede to their wishes This is considered
hardship. because Valley Forge and Gettys-
burg are the only Pennsylvania localities that
are invested with any special historical inter
est of a military character.
Suppose Virginia were to call upon the Gen
eral Government to place appropriate monu-
ments upon every spot of ground in her Dor
ders which some great event. military or civil,
had made forever memorable. Could the
Government be regarded as unreasonable il it
were 80 decline 10 carry out the proposition?
From Harper'S Ferry to Norfolk from the
after scene arises. battlefield after
battlefield is uufolded which shall not
be forgotten as long as the art of writ
ing and printing survives. II monuments
worthy Of tho events which they commemo-
rate were to be erected in every famous
locality of Virginia they would be so nu-
merous and so near together that the angel of
history careerine through the mir above the
general plane of the State would be positively
bewildered by their constant recurrence.
The Commonwealth Of Virginia is so rich in
spots Of great historic interest that under no
circumstances would its people criticise the
Government for its failure 10 erect appropriate
monuments in historical localities. as TO do 20
in their State nlone III every locality which
could rightly claim such monument, would
90 far TO bankrupt tho national treasury IN
its present condition of comparative exhaus-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
KyADING rnE RESTRICTI0N ACr.
Chinese Merchants Certificates Said To be
Frauduisntly Issued.

SAX FRAScIsco, July, -. Another scandal
in regard 10 the sale Of Chinese certificates
has been unearthed by Collector Phelps II
san Francisco.
He has discovered that recently Chinese
merchants certificates hsvo been on sale in
shanghai at $500 each. and that no less than
thirty of these bogus certificates have been
presented here within ninety days
When the Scott Exclusion act passed On
1884 it provided that the only class # Chinese
20 be admitted were scholars, diplomats AID
merchants. All had Is have certificates ap-
proved by the Chinese Government and coun-
tersigned by tho American Consul al the p It
from which they sailed. 1heChinese Govern.
ment never recognized this rule IN regard 20
merchants. aud until within three months DO
regular merchant certificate issued ~ to
Chinese Government was ever received. AT
merchants who entered were provided with
certificates issued by the consular authorities,
or by order of the Chinese Minister 20 WASH
ington.
Recently Chinese have appeared here win
certificates purp0rtlng 20 be issued by mo
Chinese intendonteor port officer 0t Shanghai.
and approved by United States Consul Nel-
eral Joseph A. Leonard. OF Shanghi fIam-
nation OF these documents shows th't no
seal is not genuine. and there Is no proof "a
the Chinese Government recognizes mex
issue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

change is perhaps not too strong an express
sion 10 employ in commenting on the
decline of vulgarity in the bearing OF
her countrymen. She informs US that
instead Of having English gentlemen
TO assume their cold CLASSY stare when ono
spoke OF what we honored most or laid claim
TO- they are as we'll posted about the States
and Territories now as a considerably exacting
and thorough-g going citizen on this side Of the
Atlantic can wish TO see. Somehow the barrier
of caste and wealth unaccompanied by title
has disappeared. and / am not sure but Ameri-
can tact and persistence has done the work.
At least il is no uncommon thing to see
dukes and earls of the most ancient lineage
hobnobbing with the rich merchant from the
United States. and the day of British exclu-
siyeness toward people of the United States
appears 10 have found its level among an
tiquities. It is an undoubted case OF the
mountain coming to Mahomet.'
Without designing to throw too much cold
water on the enthusiasm" of Mrs. Logan. Is
it improbable that the motive which leads the
mountain is, the British nobleman-to
come 10 Mathematician is, the rich American
merchant is TO be found in that decline in the
financial fortunes Of the aristocracy upon
which the New York Herald Of recent date
dwelt with so much knowledge and With so
much satisfaction
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
Rock Advertisements.

The proposition which the Chamber Of
Commerce OF Petersburg has under advise
meut TO spend a very considerable amount OF
moDev in advertising in book form. for gen.
eral distribution. the different advantages
which that city has to offer 10 the immigrant
and the capitalist. meets with the disapproval
OF the lndeI-Appeal, and for reasons which
are apparently sound.
We are disposed to agree with our contem-
porary in thinking that elaborate and costly
advertisement in tue form referred to will not
insure return in proportion to the expense
incurred. Richmond Times
These elaborate book advertisements and
occupation of the back stairs of monthly
magazines with highly colored descriptions
Of fairy land have become worthless. if they
were not 50 always The local newspaper
with its mirror of daily life and its reflection
through lis advertising columns is the best
testimony that can be given of the character
OF city. town or county. just as the common
details OF every day existence, the tribes Of
business the picture of social and CONNER
cial tTansactions. give better idea of ma
ton or State. We Judge of people and places
by what they do. and what they do Is seen in
the daily local newspapers. Land
mark
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

Lively Contest Between tho coppers m,
the Professionals.

The game OF baseball nj Island Park y,
tween the Richmond and the Policemsr,,
teams was made interesting through the good
natured chat INDUCED in by both side, !,
not by brilliant playing -
The policemen and the policemen's f,i..s
were out in force and when the blus .co.. %
time after time went out In one. two tb-o,
order their supporters kept insisting III ,
good manner that there were oris
two out. The uniform Of the guardian :,
law and order was worthy Of mention H..
stockings were red. and each policeman = ~.
bore headlight-looking legend adYisin, -
public 20 chew Old Port Plug. 40
The game opened with the Richmond =.
the bat. but folkes' curves were too ro~,r
for them, and they did not score Thu poli,.
men suffered like fate. In the seconIIr,,,-
the Richmonds managed 90 get one on 49,.
men around the diamond. but the Pohce~'o.
again failed to SCORE. In the third hmm, 81
Richmonds added two runs 20 their soo,e
and the Policemen, as II suddenly awaksroS
on their beats managed 70 make one rnr,a
their lead by three runs. The Policeman
went out in rapid succession.
Neither side scored in the fifth
In the sixth Luck sent sharp Diva ov..
left-feld fence. bringing in two men ~,
were on bases. and making tho cir.n.t l,.
self Richmond scored yet another nm IL
this inning before being retired Tie p~
lcemen were whitevRShed. In the seventh
Richmond scored. while the Policemen yrs,,
again shut out.
In the eighth Richmond was shut out h-,
through the erratic pitching Of Foster VII
had been substituted for Darby. the pol .ce,r-s
were enabled 10 add Two runs 20 their see,a
The features of the game were the ba,..,,
and fielding Of the Richmond team. ana -
fielding If Mcmahon, Folkes and Thomas ~
the Policemen.
The Policemen have some good material, B.,
their team. and could, with a little prac,.c'
give the Richmonds a much closer copi.,t
than yesterdays game.
The detailed score WAS as follows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

The Census Bureau has just issued bulle-
tin which gives the statistics of psuperism IN
the United States. The statistics for the diff
ferent States are as follows:
New York, II. 272; Pennsylvania. 1868; Ohio,
7.4OO. Illinois, 1896; Massachusetts, LIPS; In
diana. 1927; New Jersey. 27ls; Wisconsin,
264l, California, 1900; Missouri, 2,37s; Viz
GINA, 2.l93; Michigan. 2016; Iowa, 1,G2i;
Maryland. .599 Kentucky, 1873, Tennessee,
1.545; North Carolina, 1,493; Connecticut,
1.43s; Maine, 1.lGl; New Hampshire, LAB;
Georgia, COL; West Virginia, 7S2; Alabama,
COB; Kansas. 593; South Carolina, 57s; Yer
mont. 54S; Mississippi, 494; Rhode Island,
400; Texas. 464; Minnesota, 1885, Delaware,
299: Nebraska, 29l; Arkansas, 223; District OF
Columbia, 22l: Montana. 1872; Louisiana, 122;
Oregon. 49, Colorado, 81; Washington, II;
Utah GO; South Dakota. 80; Nevada. 43;
North Dakota. 30 Florida. "a; Arizona, 23;
Idaho, 20: New Mexico, l.
1t will be seen upon comparative examina-
ton of this table that the Southern States
make the most favorables showing in proportion
to their population, and that the largest
number of paupers are to be found in the
manufacturing States. where there has been
the greatest accumulation of wealth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

AMERICAS MANNERS ABROAD.

II is gratifying TO learn that the American
gentleman is rapidly advancing in the
esteem Of the nrstocratic circles Of
Europe. Hitherto the indications have
been that it is only the American girl with
u very large income at her disposal who
has made very much impression upon the
susceptibilities of the members of these cir
cles. We observe very frequently the intermar-
riages Of English French and German noble
men with American hoiresses. but rarely if
ever matrimonial alliances between American
gentlemen, even of the largest fortunes and
foreign ladies Of the highest social position.
Mrs. Logan has just returned from Europe
and has permitted herself to be interviewed by
the Washington Post on this important subject.
While acknowledging that there is still an
American element abroad that cringes TO and
fawns upon ROYALTY and aristocracy for recoe-
milton. she nevertheless claims that there is
marked improvement in the manners of
Americans towards foreigners of rank. and on
the other hand in the manners of foreigners
OF rank towards Americans.
Mrs. Logan admits with some naiyete that
this change "kindles in her patriotic pride
which is very much akin to enthusiasm
which in the light Of the desirsbility of this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
MISS REBEHAH PETERKIN.
The Remains VIII Reach Richmond To-day
The Funeral.

The Northern train, which is due at the
Byrd-street station at 2:S8 p. ~ to-day, will
bring the remains of Miss Rebekah Peterkn
from Cambridge, Md. TO her former home
Tho body will be accompanied by Dr. I. Ii.
Williams, in whose home Miss Peterkn
passed away, and Miss Constance Peterkin.
Bishop George W. Peterkin. Of West Viz
GINA, brother of the deceased. arrived in
this city yesterday morning.
The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock this
afternoon from st. James Episcopal church,
and Reys. Messrs. j. K. Mason, associate rec
tor Of ST. James and Preston Nash rector Of
Christ church. will oficiate.
The pall-bearers are requested TO meet the
train at Elba station and the remains will be
taken of there.
The following gentlemen will be pall-besr-
ers: DR.. NJ. d. Hoge. Jr., Messrs. }. Preston
Cooke, J. May Ball. Dr. &. Tompkins. James
+. Gray, James Il. Werth. Thomas Christian
Robert +. Williams Charles l.. WhitlOck,
Joseph Bryan, John 7. McGure.
A telegram published in yesterdays edition
of the Baltimore Sun states that the death of
Miss Peterkin was caused by blood poisoning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

THH secret understanding which is said TO
exist between Russia and France in oppOsi-
ton 20 the designs of the Triple Alliance APP
pears 10 be confirmed by the distinguished
reception which has been gwen the French
fleet at Cronstadt. This reception has been
as brilliant as etiquette permitted in the case
Of naval officers Of the highest rank If these
officers had represented the French nation
by embassadorial commissions there is reason
30 think that their reception would have been
attended with the same magnificent display
that marked the visit Of the German Emperor
to London. The alliance between France and
Russia certainly so far as France is concerned,
is one which looks to defense and not to az
erosion. In case that war IS precipitated.
either by the restlessness of the German En-
peror or by the fears of the Russian Gear as
to his own people, Russia and France would
occupy position Of great strategic adyan-
tage 1t would be difficult for them to unite
their forces, it is true, but while one would
receive the assault Of the enemy in front the
other would be able 10 attack him from the
rear. The wide gap between the two coun-
tries would compel the leaders OF the Triple
Alliance to divide their forces. which in itself
would be an element of weakness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

The Dixie Literary Society held It's regular
meeting at its hail. corner Belyldere and
Main streets last evening.
The exercises consisted Of reading. dee'a-
nation and debate The reader for the meet
ing was Mr. W. n Wood, and tho declamer
SIr. William WIngfeld.
The subject for debate, Resolved tha,
Incidence is Greater incentive o. Vice than
Overwork. was decided in the affirmative.
The participants in the discussion wero
Messrs c. A. Bog @ and ". +. Smith for tho
Affirmative and Messrs. +. NJ. Redf ri and j.
doors are thrown open e. tue public on tie
first and third tuesdays OF every month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
NO LOCUsTs THERE.
A Letter Telling OF Good Crops and Plenty
From Captain II. G. Cook.


Postmaster Otis Ii. Russell received yester-
day letter which. owing to the recently
published accounts Of a large number OF To-
Gusts which were said to be destroying all
vegetation in Kansas. will prove Of Interest
The letter is written by Captain s. c. Cook,
who WAS at one time prominent citl-
zen of this city. He was the col
lssl-lss5 and was department commander
of Virginia in 1894 of the Grand Army Of the
Republic. He WAS very active in the founda-
ton of the Soldiers Home and contributed
largely towards IT, He is now a member Of
the Kansas Legislature and commander of the
Charles G. Harker Post, No $780, G. A. K
Hereis the letter, which explains itself
Your esteemed favor Of the 2lst instant is
received Yes. We have the finest crops Of
everything IL has ever been my lot 10
behold anywhere Our wheat will average
twenty five bushels 10 the acre; oats nifty
and corn. which crop is assured. fifty. Every
other crop proportionally as good. Our
fruit crop IS immense One-half, II not more
of the early peaches have not been
nor will not be gathered. there being no
market for them. Late peaches, which will
be exceedingly fine. must be a drug on the
market at Toe. TO l5c. per bushel Az to being
run over with locusts' / have TO apply the
old saying Go away from home to hear the
news" They. nor any other destroying in
sects infest this or any other section in the
State. Up in Colorado a small section of
that State has been infested with grass
hoppers of Harmless species-st least their
character. has been 80 determined by eI-
perts. The distance between us here and
the section infested with these hoppers
in Colorado is between three hundred and
four hundred miles. AS these hOppers have
quite disappeared they could not possibly
reach Us. We are so little concerned here
about them that they are not subject of con-
-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

TEE TINS IL always Tor sale at the following
Richmond news stands:
ErcuANGE HoTEI. Franklin and Fourteenth 30
Fonp's Horyr. Broad and Eleventh streets.
AMERICAN HOTEL. Main and Twelfth streets
JOSEPH ExGELBuRo. 3ls east Broad street.
RIG. MYrR 100 east Broad street, corner rAss
CM. TALMAN. s25 east Broad street.
VII ANDERSON, pr east Broad street
n. JACKSON JAMES. 7Os west Broad street.
JosrrH b. DAVIS 1909 east Main street
VIII. CowARDrS. 1902 east Main street
n LEONARD COS east Main street.
UNION NEWS CoMrANY railway depots.
SOUTHERN NEWS COMPANY. railway depots
THE CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES IL
LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE IN ITS
HISTORY, AND STEADILY INCREAs-
ING.
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Tor the summer can have THE TIMES mailed
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rec.
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mo BUSINESS WITH The TINES EDITORIAL
ROOMS. TIE ELEVATOR WILL BIZ KEPT RUNNING
DAY AND NIGHT.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

As we consider the appointment Of milk
inspector for this city to be a measure OF
great importance. because it would furnish an
additional safeguard for the preservation OF
the public health, we take pleasure in giving
special prominence to the following editorial
remarks. which appeared in our contem-
porary. the State. on yesterday which confirm
the position which has been assumed by The
TINES in the same connections:
"A few days since the Norfolk papers re-
lated that one Of the Board of Health physi-
clans in inspecting the diaries of Norfolk
county found but fifteen out of twenty-six
daires inspected in June in clearly and
healthful condition. Among the cows two
diseased were found
AT the North and IN some Of the Western
cities this subject is receiving great attention,
especially as tuberculosis has been transmitted
by infected cows milk.
1T is q subject for the Richmond Board Of
Health TO look into. Once begun, proper
system Of inspection could be conducted with
comparatively little expense.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
MAYOR fIlxann Gone.

Mayor Ellyson left the city yesterday TO at
tend the Dan River District Baptist Associa-
tion. He goes in his capacity "a secretary Of
the board of education OF that denomination
He will return Thursday in time 10 decide
upon the matter OF locating the site for the
crematory, or 10 veto the ordinance as the case
may be.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
Justifyinc the Seizures.

OTTAWA. or, July 2s.-Minister- Marine
Upper contends that. according to the line
laid down by the latest goedetic survey. that
part Of the Bay of Fundy in which the United
States fishing boats were seized recently is
clearly in British waters. The report of the
officer who made the seizure has reached the
Fisheries Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
PROPOSED ORIENTAL EKRTBTr.
Beautiful Tropical Gsrden--Natives In Usual
Occupations.

Beautiful Tropical Garden-NatiFes In 'suN'
Occupations.
CHIcAGo. July 2s-The Rev. q. W houfaa
and Colonel c. p. DE Gsrmo have laid before
the directors Of the Fair their plans asking ~
a concession Of a large space on the eroaalS:
They propose 20 erect a building 900 ~ ~
feet IN dimensions, making the interior . Deal-
tlful tropical garden containing lazsars. Were
tho artisans of the Orient will manu'a "
and sell thu products II the East l-s
building will bo designed after 'A'
native architecture OF the countries Ir,-
resented There Will be prono,Ais
for the children T. indulge in the pa'tine "
riding donkeys. camols and elephants ai'el'
ded by the natives Of the different coln'.,s',
dressed in al their Oriental richness il'
number of people employed viii be- io0 in,
terpreters viii explain all the mysteries *
these countries.
DR.. Mourad has been a physician Oh 'I'
stan OF the Sultan. Colonel De G2rmo 5 A.
old amusement manager. having served -
apprenticeship IN Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
Mr.. NVren'sTunerai.

The funeral of Mr. Walter d. Wren took
place at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church
at II O'Clock yesterday Rev. p. A. Peterson.
D. D., officiating. A large crowd was in at
tendance. The Richmond Cedar Works. of
which he was a valued and popular employe,
was closed on the occasion. and his associates
in that establishment attended the funeral IN
a body.
Mr.. Wren was in his usual health Sunday,
but was stricken with paralysis late Sunday
night and died in few hours
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

lHk latest information which We have from
IOWA Is to the effect that the principal issue
10 The coming campaign in that State will
DC prohibition. AT this time, when silver
anu the 'srlh are generally accepted as the
Isaphg issues IN local elections, it is inter
es''ng 10 find that there is at least one general
community in the United State. where tboss
'ssuss are sabordinstsd to some other ground
OF division between psrtiss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
Lawyer Haigh. Sued FOR Divorce.

PouGHKFYrsIg. July 2s-lda VI. Haigi1.
wife Of Webster c. Haight. a momber OF 'ns
Duchess county bar, has sued for OIL "
separation on the ground Of cruel and inhn-
man treatment The couple were mt.ried -
Millbrook June 2. 1916. and have daugates
four years old Mr. Haight owns farm ii
the town Of Washington, and they lived HSp-
PLY until he contracted Incorporate habits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
Edwin Booth Wants His Money

ROCHESTER,. N. Y. July 2s.-Edwin Booth
has brought action against the owners of the
Long Point Hotel on Seneca Lake TO foreclose
g mortgage of $4,000 on 3 claim purchased
from the Ninth Avenue Bank of New York.
The motion was argued here yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
"FrenchY" Taken to Auhnrn.

PoUoHKFFPsm. n. Y, July 2s.-Detective
Jackson. Of Sing Sing prison. passed North
last night with chain gang of prisoners on
the way to Auburn prison Among them was
the notorious "frenchy." sentenced TO life
Imprisonment for the murder of the woman
"Old Shakespeare
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

Superintendent Moses. Of the penitentiary.
has not yet decided 20 what duties ne will as
sign Lewis Booker. He was asked yesterday
by TINES reporter and replied that it would
be several days before he reached a decision:
that he was waiting for Mr.. Booker to become
acclimated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
Put Out Racause c ,lored.

New BEDroRD, Mass. July 27.-Ata public
dance given at Beacon Villa. Fair Haven
Annie Nj. and Matte j. Lee. two negro girls
of this city. wereput out of the ball on account
of their color They have sued the managers
Of the ball. II. A. GRAY and ]. A. Deland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

VIZ find in the columns of the New York
Sun the following account of the manner in
which General Jackson received his famous
sobnquet "Stonewall" THE generally ac-
cepted version is that General Lee said to some
Confederates who had broken and were falling
back iii some confusion at the first Bull Run:
Look at Jackson standing there like stone
wall. This sounds very pretty. and may
possibly be true. but / find no mention in the
chronicles Of these times of any such occur
renee"
1t is remarkable that such an error should
have crept into journal which is edited by
the Assistant Secretary of War under Lincoln
man who was officially cognizant Of all the
battles OF the great contest between the
States.