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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

THE Democratic Anti-Lottery state Exc
cutiye Committee, of Louisiana. have Issued
a circular to the people of the United States
warning them that the lottery is not dead 4;
that the managers are counting confidently
on eventually securing repeal Of the anti
lottery postal laws, and that their plans are
to carry on their business more extensively
than ever. To efectually checkmate all
suchSchemes, the committee urge upon the
people ofthe United States and their Senators
and Representatives in Congress, to enact
"A constitutional amendment which shall
prohibit any State from chartering or
countenancing lottery company. such
an amendment would no doubt easily pass
Congress by two-thirds' majority in both
houses. unless lottery gold should manage
to get in its baleful work. and II II dld
it would be promptly ratified by three
fourths Of the States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Splendid Exhibit.


The Richmond papers make a splendid
exhibit Of the rapidly growing prosperity Of
that city as developed by the results Of the
old year just. passed away. The TMEs
makes it appear that in the single item OF
manufactures an increase is shown over
1889 Of nearly $4,0Oe,0OO in capital, Of $50
more Of new establishments, and of over
1000 additional hands employed. In various
other branches Of industry like improve
ment is shown over the previous years, and
in the last five years the Dispatch makes II
appear from actual figures, that the gain has
been in taxable property since 1885 as much
a. SIS. 753,3l6.
These fac,s regarding the capital city Of
our State are as gratifying TO the people OF
the State at large as TO those Of that city il
self. Richmond ought to number double the
population and wealth she now has, and we
have no doubt from the renewed spirit and
energy of her people that in the next decade
she will run far beyond her present $1,000 of
population; what prospers Richmond and
our other cities prospers the whole State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

However desirable . large and preten-
tious school OF technology may be, we can
not ignore the excellent work which Is now
being accomplished by our present Me-
chanics' Institute. over 300 young men are
now being instructed in the mechanical
arts, in such a way as not only 10 improve
their capacity Tor higher lines Of work, but
in no way TO interfere with their daily wage
earning, pending their education. Many OF
these students are now the main support OF
their families, and from that Institute have
come men who have taken high stands In
the science Of mechanics. IL Is difficult to
imagine more worthy and desirable object
OF public interest aud support, and nothing
should be allowed TO distract attention from
this practical and living reality.
II from this healthy plant can he evolved
a grand school Of technology, with ap elab'
crate and expensive corps Of professors ana
high-priced tuition (for those who are able
| to pay for it), none would object so long as
I the night school and the free instruction oil
the practical mechanic is not merely pre-
tected, but fostered and enlarged.
1t 10 gratifying to know that the interests
Of our Mechanics Institute are in the
hands OF wise and philosophical gentle
men, who desire very much TO extend It's
field OF usefulness, and their every efiort IN
that direction should receive the cordial
support Of the public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Mr. HOar's Presumption.

Although Senator llOar has resOrted TO
every means to gag Democratic Senators
has loudly insinuated that they were actu-
ated by the most unworthy motires in Op-
posing the Force bill; although he has tried
to induce the Nice-President 10 treat them
unfairly and refuse TO recognize them when
they were entitled to the moor; although he
has tried TO secure a bargain with Vice
President Morton O Yield the chair to some
less scrupul0us and honorable partisan, with
a view to drago ming the Democrats; al
though be has introduced "cloture' with a
view to shutting up the minority, and, in
deed, exhausted every device that his own
ingenuity and that Of his caucus colleagues
10 get an unfair advantage over the Demo
Gratis, he is now very indignant at the dis
courtesy shown him by the minority ia not
notifying him in advance, or practically
asking his permission TO offer the resolution
to take up tie financial measure.
The extent and callosity Of Mr.. HOar's
"cheek" seems 10 be unbounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Going In For Freer Trade.


The advance in duties which the law has
made are ndefensible and absurd. We be-
leye that most OF the men chiefly concerned
in the preparation Of the act would ac-
knowledge this now. At any rate, the ma
joliiy OF the Republican voters were toler-
ably well convinced long ago Of the folly
and wickedTess OF this action. Reciprocity,
however, as distinct working doctrine Is
not affected by these considerations except
to be rendered more popular and urgent.
This IL TO be the great issue Of the c0mir Z
canvass. The Republican National plat
form Of 1892 will come out boldly and hon
estly in favor of lowering Of tariff barriers
between the nations OF this continent, and
no man can obtain the nomination who
will not sincerely and Enthusiastically
champion this policy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Already AssyriOlOgists and Psychologists
have exhumed remarkable proofs OF the his
torical credibility Of the Old Testament
writings. Passages uncOnnrmed by pieNl-
Gus knowledge, and Dramatically pro-
uounced erroneous by confident crltlcs'
have been proved TO be minutely accurate
Every wear supplies missing links IN the
chains of proof, nat the historical books a
the Jews, considered as documents OF
merely human origin, are Trustworthy, not
only IN their general features. but III dc-
tails. The Egyptian monuments make IL
clear that the story Of the stay IN Egypt.
and of the exodus and desert wandelIng7
must have been written by a contemporary,
who was thoroughly familiar with ihc
Eeypt Of that day. Later discoveries
give equal conf nation To other n
torical books - judges, Samuel ana
Kings. Professor sayce, AN arena
olOgist Of high rank, has lately
pointed ont a new and interesting connrmt-
lion of eJewish histories. \ tablet recenil
eXumed in Upper Egypt contains a dispatch
from the governor of Jerusalem. not much
after the time OF Joseph, which speaks ol
the city OF Jerusalem, and OF a temple there
TO deity called MOnu (WhOse title was
mighty hlng'D, the priesthood 81 when
was not hereditary. Professor Sayce hnds
i'm this complete correspondence win the
story of MelCniLeuNk. OlueT ldblcL, loNhi
at the same place, and coming from tue
same source. contain incidental cOnirma-
tions Of the Scripture narratives that re-
0uire some technical knowledge TO be ap-
preciated Scholars will award them very
nigh value. Professor Sayce concludes
his article. printed in the sunday
Times. with this inference from these DIS
cONeries.
These (tablets) nave taught US the great
lesson that the lsTaelites, when they lett
Egypt and entered Canaan, were surround
ed ON all sides 10y literary nations.
and that the cities Of the Hntry
they occupied were stocked with books.
1t is no longer possible TO maintain
that the early records OF the Old Tvsta-
ment must nave been derived from tradl-
ton. and not from written documents, and
are consequently not deserving OF more
faith than tradition usually Is. The BABY
lOnian monuments have shown Us that the
first part of the fourteenth chapter OF Gene
sis is strictly historical, ana Is, probably,
taken from cOnlempOraneOus records pre-
served at Babylon. The Tel-el-Amdrana
tablets have further shown that the conllnu-
alton Of the chapter i also historical, ana
similarly derived from ancient books. re-
may confidently expect that other portions,
too. Of the Scripturu narrative viii by
confirmed for us IN the same way by thr
progress of archaeological discovery IN tie
East.-New York Examiner (Baptisi).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Nj. Jevott WiIl Now Proceed.
Washington POST

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire
having arrived at the decision yesterday
that it has no jurisdiction in the proceed
ings in restraint against Dir. Jewett, the
clerk Of the House Of Representatives, this
official now holds the destinies Of the Com
mOnweath in his own hands. There is not
another man in the United states, not eX-
cepting even the President himself, pos
sessed Of power akin in magnitude to his.
The court having declared itself outside
of the political fight with which the Old
Granite State has been more or less con-
yulsedj ever since the November election,
nothing remains now but TO" Mr.. Jewett To
make up the roll the lower branch Of tue
Legislature according to his own judgment
and discretiOn; and upon the making OF THIS
roll depend a United States Senatorship
and the entire personnel Of the state Gov
eminent
That Mr.. Jewett will perform his duty
satisfactorily TO the party OF whose Stdle
Central Committee he is the Secretary L.
hardly to be questioned; and whether 1t be
Mir. Blair or Dr. GallngeT or anybody else,
whom the e.islature elects to the Senate
he il tolerably certain 10 be a Republican,
and there being no election Of Governor by
the people, Mr. futile, the Republican can
didate. is equally certain Of hi, seat. 1t all
depends on Dir. Jewett as the marker-up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Trade Issues.
IROnnOke Times.

Special editions Of the daily press devoted
10 statistics have become noticeable iea-
ture of Southern journalism. The field has
been up TO recent date neglected one,
but now every daily paper devotes con-
siderable part Of its time and space TO the
compilation and publication OF industrial
and trade statistics.
This class of work is peculiarly Southern,
for the South is developing SO rapidly that
every comparison shows its remarkable
progress. To advertise that progress TO the
world il one of the foremost duties Of the
Southern press, and it il admirably full
filling il.
Two examples of statistical issues are
the Richmond TIMES and Dispatch OF Jan
uary LIST. Nirginia's capital has made an
industrial progress which il a wonder She
is a credit to the State, the South, and the
country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
The Resumption OF Decker. Howell X &c.
New Yolk Star.

Wall street during the last few months
has witnessed great many remarkable III
cdents. The history Of q panic 10 long
record of failures and other disagreeable
occurrences. One Of the latest announce
ments from Wall street, how 2ver, though
somewhat Of surprise. is gratifying. The
celebrity with which one Of the largest and
most important brokerage firms That sue
cumbed during the recent panic has been
restored TO sOlyenOy and its creditors paid
In full 10 almost unprecedented in business
history. The incident is creditable in every
way TO the gentlemen Immediately CON
cerned, and gratifying 10 the creditors and
the Street at large. Ii also has public in
terest, not onlJ as striking proof Of the re-
cOyery from depressing influences in the
stock market, but as an example which
might more frequently be followed in deal
Ing with business troubles, 10 the adyan-
tsge Of the mercantile community.
On November ] /, 1890, the frm Of Decker,
Howell q Co. failed, with liabilities aggre-
eating about sl2,0O0,0 900. A severe break
In the price Of North American COmpany's
shares, and Of other stocks IN which the
firm and their customers were interested.
tended 10 depreciate their assets TO such
degree that, In the current opinion OF Wall
street itself, the disaster was irretrleyable.
This week, less than two months from the
date OF the failure. the firm and their Az
signee, Mr.. Cromwell, are able 10 make the
gratifying announcement above referred ~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

THE Southern Planter for January IL an
unusually interesting number Of that ySlu-
able and useful journal, which for many
months has been very successful in widen
ing the field OF its professional influence.
As the leading representative OF the largest
and most important interest in the state, II
Is gratifying TO observe the progress when
il is making in public esteem, as well as the
many evidences Of prosperity which 1t ex-
hibns. It's selections show judgment and
care, and its editorial work is marked by
a very thorough prsc ical knowledge Of the
wide range Of subjects covered. The propo
sItion. which we understand 10 under adj
yisement, looking TO its early conversion
from a monthly into weekly periodical, will
be received with much favor by those whC
are indebted to it for much valuable infor
nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
How To Saddle a Hor.e.

"There is only one way to put a saddle on
a horse" says Colonel Kearney. III learned
il when | was member OF the Texas
Rangers. It's little thing, but 1t Is worth
knowing. used TO put nv blanket on, and
il would look smooth and nice. Then
would put the saddle on and mount. After
riding a few miles ] would find the saddle
slipping further and further back, and
and clinch up again. One day a cowboy
said; LET me nI that saddle for you.' !
got on, and he put the blanket on just az |
had done. and then the saddle. Then he
nut his hands under the saddle and blanket.
fitted them up and let them settle back into
place. found that when this was done
the saddle would stick for a forty-mile
ride. "-Kansas City Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

To the Public and siy Patrons.

would respectfully call the attention O
the public and my patrons who contemplate
entertaining before the lentOn season tina
am in receipt OF the latest designs an,
novelties for lce-Cream. Ices, Charlotte
Russo, &c. With an excellent cook, gOOI
walters, and using only the best material
am better prepared to attend to catering
in all its branches than ever before.
With thanks for past patronage and sup
port, and asking a continuance Of the same
| am, Very respectfully,
+. L. BURKE,
Proprietor "PiZzinrs."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Law of Inter state Commerce.
-philaleInLia Tlmaa

The law Of Interstate commerce Is very
clearly summed up in a single sentence by
the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania in the
Washington county cases. "A state can
not, by general law, prohibit the importa-
ton from another state Of an article Of COM
merce and it, sale in the original package,
but ii can regulate the sale
That is Just what the T nous "Original
package" decision Of the United States SUI
preme Court said and all that 1t ever
meant. The law is not in any way affected
by the Wilson bill except that, as here re-
marked. mo dispute will arise about this
i'm the future" The Wilson bill was thus
useful in silencng the cranks, but the
judgment Of our Supreme Court must have
been the same if Congress had never eI-
pressed it, unauthorized opinion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

From newspaper published in the year
100 is the following description Of dandy
"A few days ago Il mae lrOnl made his M
pearsnce in the assembly rooms at White
haven, dressed in "a mixed silk coat, PINK
satin waistcOlt and breeches covered with
an elegant silk net. white siik stockings
with pink clocks. pink satin shoes and Ian -
pearl buttons; mushroom cOlOrcd stock.
covered with line point lace, hair dre SCI
high ana stuck full Of pearl
and Furnisher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
The Republican Shiprreok.

If cohesive party like the Republican
has such poor success IN uniting it, men
upon an important measure. how can IT
hope TO keep its battalions in line tor any
thingl This 10 not a cat fight that will pro-
duce more cats. Blind and infatuated az
the majority of the Republican leaders are,
some Of them see the breakers toward which
the pilot. are steering their vessel, and no
amount Of party discipline can keep them
from lowering the lifeboAts and striking for
another shore. In times Of shipwreck il is
save himself who can.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
STRENGTHENING.

Commissioner Beattie has made one eI-
cellent move towards clean streets by the
institution of patrol service in the prnci-
pal thoroughfares, whose business it will be
to collect all litter and remove II promptly.
These men will also be required 10 report
the location and condition Of ash-barrels,
&C., and thus 10 aid in the enforcement OF
the ordinances. This is excellent. The
plan Of cleaning street and then neglect
ing it till it gets dirty again is stupid in The
extreme. Ii multiplies the work and di-
minishes its effectiveness. as any good
housekeeper could have told the commits
sioner long ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

A simple and novel treatment for the
cure of dyspepsia and cancer oftbe stomach
has lately been practiced by many promi-
nent physicians. This consists In washing
ont the stomach. A long flexible pipe Is
passed down the throat until one end is In
the stomach. The upper end has a funnel
nstlI the stomach Is Oiled. The funnel end
az the nine Is then turned down until Ii Is
iower than the bottom Of the stomach.
when is thus emptied as through siphon.
,rha hot water closes the blood vessels and
reduces Inflammation. and the relief 10 i'm.
mediate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

BY An unintentional oversight we
omitted TO mention the new German news
paper Der SUDDEN (The South, which made
its first appearance Saturday. 1t Is well
gotten up, ably edited by Mr.. Herman
schuricht, and will be exceedingly attrac-
tive to our German fellow citizens. we
welcome it to the ranks Of the fraternity,
and wish it much success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

A well.known manufacturer claims that
the only proper way OF making a ready.
mixed paiutiu WHICH there ID considerable
portion OF white lead and zinc, white
present, 20 keep indefinitely, Is to emulsify
the oil. This prevents the chemical action
which the painter knows as "fatting." that
Ia preyents the formation OF that particular
Kind OF Lead soap which will not dry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Charge. Against Colonel Forsyths.
baltimore American.

BALTIMORE AIucIissh-l
Colonel Forsythe, who was relieved OF his
command by General Miles, has remarka-
Div brilliant record az a soldier, and it will
be well for the public 10 suspend judg-
ment until all the facts are revealed,
either by the court Of inquiry, go promptly
appointed, or by the court-martisl which
may follow. The reason alleged by General
Miles for his suspension is that the troops
which participated in the battle OF Wound
cd Knee were not properly placed, and, In
consequence, many OF the United States
soldiers were killed by their own men.
Newspaper correspondents, many OF whom
were near the scene Of conflict. are not in
the ha Dit Of missing such precious morsel
of news as this. and Vet in the numerous
acc cunts OF the battle not whisper OF II
hs been heard. Nor is il plausible that an
odiceI, whose skill and courage have been
proven on many a battlefield, both during
the Civil war and on the mountains and
mesas Of the West against these seli-same
sayages, would suddenly forget or neglect
the first principles Of his profession and
place his men 40 that they would shooteach
other instead of the enemy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

"Woman, Her Disease and Their Treat
ment." A valuable illustrated book OF
seyenty-two pages, sent free on receipt OF
~ cents 70 cover cost OF mailing, etc. Adj
dress r. U. Box i0Ge, Philadelphia, Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
RICHMOND'S PROGRESS.
Comments on the statistics Published
January 1st.
Messenger

IWlImInEIOn WthbtHEVI' ]
II 10 pleasant TO see a Southern city OF
any State progressing. We are gratlhed to
see the attractive, historic city OF Richmond,
Va. advancing with such strides. The
figures published in the Messenger OF yes
terday were a fine evidence of its prosperity.
and were well intended to increase the New
Year felicitatiOns Of not only the people a
hat city but Of "Ole Virginia Norfolk
also is steadily pressing to the front as a
hourishing Southern city. Its water adj
yantages are very great, and IN the future a
great CITY must stand where the present
city hangs out its banners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
For Over Finy Years

Mrs. Winslows Soothing syrup has been used
for children teethlng. Il sOothes the en- I'd
softens the sums, allays all pain. cures wind
collie. and is the best remedy for diarrhes
Twenty-Five cents a bottle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Don't Fall to Take

In time for coughs, colds, Group, con-
sumption, bronchitis, hoarseness, and all
throat and lung troubles, that old-fashoned
pine tar, horehound, and wild cherry,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
CREAM OF THE PRESS.
Cs~uests on Current Topics Csns'
From the Daily Press.
louisville Cuurier-Journal.l

louisville Cuurier-Journal.l
The scheme Of the Finance Minister OF
Mexico for revision Of the coinage includes
the recommendation that the ten.dollar
gold piece shall weigh seventeen grammes
and 524 milligrammss, and corresponding
weights for the other gold coins. which are
10 be Of the denominations Of s. AID $50.
This makes the weight OF the $40 gold com
a trifle over 270 IA grains. while our $40
geld piece weighs but 2js grains. AZ the
proportion Of alloy is the same az IN our
coinage. the Mexican coins will be worth
nearly i've per cent. more than ours. The
first ten-dollar piece issued by the United
States weighed go grains, but as 1t contain
ed but one-twelftb OF alloy, II was some
what more valuable than thsproposed Mex
lean coin. The weight and fineress OF our
gold coin were reduced in 1891 to the pres
emf standard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

WHAT does our valued contemporary
the WaynesbOro Times, mean in It's ex-
cellent article on the "COming South by
the expression "casting retrospective
glance into the future?" Does our brother
possess the unusual power Of looking two
ways at once, backward and forward at the
aamp momentf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

the PREMISES VII
TUESDAY, JANUARY l3, 1901,
ai 4.3O O'Clock Z. NJ. the VERY AITRAC-
TIVE XELL-ARRANGED, THOROUGHLY
VtNTILATED. BRIGHT. acd SUNNY kkSl-
DENCE above referred TO. containing par
Tor. library, and dining room OF the first
door. three bright chambers on the second
floor. and two chambers on the fhiri noor,
and In addition 10 these there Is "A splendid
Kitchen and servants room. The bath and
pantry are well supplied with hot and cold
water. and nearly every room has clothes
press. ,.,
Its central quiet location and splendid
neighbOrhoOd, combined with many attrac
tive features possessed by me house ltseI'
render his one Of the most desirable proper
ties on the market. whether as home or as
an investment. IL can be seen any day be-
tween noon and O'Clock =. a.
TERMS: Very liberal say One-third cash;
balance within i've years.
y W. BOWIE, Auctioneer.
y. B.-Ths house may be bought privately
before the auction. ia 3tds