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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Tile CRAVE DE SHERNIAN.

While very high funeral honors. rs was
proper and becoming in the light of his great
services in the cause Of the Union, have been
paid 10 the memory Of General Sherman, II IA
very notable how much less attention these hon
ors have attracted in the public eye than they
would have done some years since when the
passions which survived the war still contin-
ued 10 exercise a dominating influence over
the minds of the great majority Of Northern
people.
These funeral honOrs. conspicuous as they
have been. have not been on scale as great
as would have been observed if the dead gen.
eral had passed away even five years ago. In
few Of the euogiums on his character and the
achievements Of his life has there been any
marked expression of an offensive sectional
feeling. On the contrary. it has been palpa-
bic that the leading idea has been that Cen
eral Sherman belonged TO an historic period
that was closed: that he was an illustrious
figure which had been projected by time into
an age that had little in common with the
times in which he played so prominent part.
His death. it is recognized. leaves no gap in
the affairs Of the present day. It's chief sig
nifcance lies in the fact that it emphasizesthe
number Of years which have elapsed since the
work which he was destined to perform was
finished.
He is dead, but he has not passedmore COM
pletely out Of existence than the epoch which
was reflected in his distinguished career.
There is now no room on American soil for
those sectional animostics which SO long gave
an antagonstc bent 10 the relations of the
Northern and southern people. These rela-
tions are now adjusted upon the lines Of new
interests which have been rapidly uniting in
the bonds of common sympatEics the popula-
tions Of the different parts Of the Republic.
When distinguished warrior like Sherman
falls. the bitter memories which would for
mory have infamed the minds ~ those who,
actually or in the spirit, looked down int
his open grave no longer rise up to keep
alive the feelings which the good Of all the
sections require should be- depressed and for
gotten The memories which that open grave
brings back are full Of the glory Of great con-
fict which reflected eternal honor upon the
American soldier, but they do not cast any
dark shadow over the future of the Republic.
Such memories strengthen rather than weaken
popular confidence in the dcstinies of our
common country, for they are now devoid Of
antagoni-m and hatred, and are suggestive
only Of mutual kindness and good Will.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
EYES AND rNcANDrscE~r LIGHTS.

The electric light for popular Use has en-
tered upon its second decade and the advance
which has been made in this mode of illumi-
nation during the past ten years will prove "a
subject of interesting investigation at the
meeting Of the National Electric Light Asso-
citation 10 DE held in Providence, Rhode
Island. this week
One phase of the question which will be Of
special interest on account Of lis individual
application is the effect the incandescent light
has upon the eyes An eminent oculist of
London said recently toa correspondent Of a
medical journal that his rooms We're filed daily
with persons suffering with irritation Of the
rctina. inhammation Of the optic nerve and
electro opthalmia, in consequence Of having
used unprotected electric lights; and he added
that the electric light, 10 be harmless. must
be- guarded either with frosted white glass or
with an opal-tinted shade, OF surmounted with
colored fringe. So that the eye can never see
it: be added that cut or efilorescent glass COW
els are most Objectionable and dangerous"
These hints none who work or read by cleo
tric light can safely afford 10 disregard. By
respecting them many an eye can be saved
from permanent injury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Improve Transportation Lines.



Attention has been called very forcbly 10
the fact that Baltimore is really o market for
the District of Columbia. Washington mer-
chants complain that competition in this city
is running them. and that something must be
done about H. OF course. II !, all very fiat
teriug 10 Baltimoreans, and they are not par
ticuarly anxious that anything should be
done 10 stop the tide of trade flowing this
way from the capital
But d. will be interesting - note some Of
the conditions which make this state Of
things possible. and We are not far ont Of the
way IN saying that II !, primarily due 10 the
railroad facilities which exist between here
and Washington. A. almost any hour in the
day one can leave either city for the other.
\, a consequence. ladies In Washington can
take th train. reach a store IN Baltimore. and
return again with only little more neon
venlence than they can visit similar estab-
lishmcnt on Pennsylvania avenue IN their
own city. The markets. variety of goods and
cheap prices have something 10 do with II, 10
Dee sure. butlhese wOuldneyer bring trade from
Washington were IL not for those hourly
trains running between the two cities with a
speed and safety not surpassed anywhere on
the green earth.
IN this there ought 10 be a hint 10 our local
merchants both wholesale and retail. Large
sales ont of town are conditioned upon two
Things first. the opportunity for people to
get 10 the city quickly and cheaply aud the
means for transporting goods 10 their homes
with equal dispatch. If railway trains We're
running into Western. Southern and Eastern
Maryland rs they are 10 Washington. people
living along the various routes would as GER
tainly come 10 the larger and cheaper mar
kets Us water will flow down hill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

YOUNGSTOWN, PA, seems TO be destined TO
be the victim of floods It is stated that the
recent continued and heavy rains have
caused the river there to rise, and that by
noon Monday it had reached an alarming
height All the works Of the Cambria Iron Com
pany were shut down and the pupils in the
public schools were dismissed. BY o'clock
many Of the streets We're under water and
hundreds of families were nurriedly getting
into boats and being removed 70 places Of
safety. About the same time the large bridge
at Poplar street broke loose with "a crash and
came riding maiestically down the Stony
creek The losses to merchants We're consid-
cradle. and excitement has not yet subsidized
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
True Ellis Against Gihann.

CHICAGO, Feb 1.-THE grand jury returned
an Indictment against George Gibson. ex-sec-
Rotary OF the Whisky Trust. to-day. The
indictment contains six counts. The first
charges Gibson with conspiracy with others
Shuieldt distillery with dynamite. The second
count charges the conspiracy 10 have been 70
kill with gun powder. The third count
charges him with having in his possession
explosives for an unlawful purpose. Fourth
count charges conspiracy with unknown per-
sons 10 commit murder with explosives. The
fifth and sixth counts were for conspiracy 10 an
unlawful act by means OF explosives. capias
was issued directed TO the Sheriff of Peoria
county directing him To take the body OF
George Gibson. IF he shall bee found in your
county" Bail was fixed by Judge Shepherd
at $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

The Pennsylvania Legislature is struggling
with .6,oOo,ooO deficit, and it is the mission
of the present Democratic administration 10
get the people Of that State out Of the ouae.
mire Of corruption into which they had been
thrown by the twenty-five years of Republi-
can rule. 1t is difficult undertaking. but
Governor Pattison evidently thinks he can
carry IT out successfully Pennsylvania ought
TO have had enough of Radicalism 10 last her
for at least hundred years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

Nashville American.l

The Chattanooga Republican has scored a
Scoop on lts daily contemporary, the Chat
tanooga Times. The latter scooped the press
Of the entire country some months since on
the probable appointment Of Congressman II.
Clay Evans to DO Secretary Of the Navy. but
now the former comes forward with the an
nouncement that the same Evans is to be ap-
pointed Secretary of the Treasury. In the
meanwhile 1t is doubtful if the President
knows there is such parsonage as Ii. Clay
Evans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
An unscntimentaI Journey.
Honi.ville Conrier-JournaIl


If tho disnotcbes concerning that eccentric
and reckless individual be true. II l. about
time for the Hon. Jerry Simpson. of Kansas.
10 arrive in Washington on his first tour OF
observation. We have been reliably in
formed that it il the purpose of Mr.. Simpson
to pay n sort Of preliminary visit to that fair
city on the banks OF the Potomac, whose re-
nown has spread to the uttemo,t parts Of
the earth yea even 10 Kansas, and see
of what material our present statesmen
are made. and in what manner they do
these things of which hc hears so much We
suspect that this now-ftmous kansan IS not
hall so green as people think him 10 be- and
that he has adopted the guise Of rural inno-
cence in order that he may have q better OPP
p0rtunity 90 see the wickcdne,, of our legis-
lators. Beware. We Senators and Congress
men. for "a chiefs amang sc taken notes, an
taken me- will ind plenty ~ material To- make
u fiyc-yolume edition Of what the late Horace
Greeley would call mighty interesting reading.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
The Drapcry Of Public Mourning.



President Hawi~ms reference 70 the four
Departments at Washington shr0uded IN
mourning for General Sherman. Ex-Secrctaiy
a.; tine Navy Bancroft, and Admiral Porter
Mr.. Window and Mr.. Stuart, Is striking
instance of the extreme 70 which orr practice
of draping public buildings in black may
place Us by unfortunate coiucdences such As
death may bring about in this large country
almost any day The dmpcry Of mourning
as we employ it may become superiluity OF
the outward signs ot Woe when, ut
the same time. public business must
60 on within: and there IS bnt
little real mourning 10 accord with the
badges displayed. II is good for MS 10 rccog-
nize the services If all public mcu who have
faithfully and truly served their country m
any conspicuous way. II is the least that may
be done Short Of making the people and the
Government liable 90 the imputaton ~ UNI
grtciuluc~-. But II is question whether os-
tcntatious displays Of "a dreary black serve the
purpose i'm public any more than costly iune-
Iul, and snowy tIappings Of Woe m private
life. A. people who are progrD --ing m phi
waite funeral reforms. why mavnot tine subject
of public mourning be considered m the same
connection:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
SnlI.ihY Bile.


iIllIaltlfIll ltlD-taNl.I
There Is an unusual futterot subsidy bills
Mt thin, time. the rcputed object of which Is To-
restore our shipping 10 the sea, and toget our
fair share of the trade of the southern and
Central American States. But II We had re-
ciprOcal trade treaties with all the State,
south Of us. how should we get their trade by
>ubsizng ships; If We have goods 10 carry
from and ~ them they Will De carried IN the
ships which will carry them az the lowest
rates and they Will bee the free ships bought
~ the cheapest markets.
This country bias more ocean traffic with Eu-
rope i'm "a month than IL has. or than tits likely
% have with the South American States IN %
year. but we have no ships of any account
Cthrcc on four at the most cngagedlnit. The
free, cheaply-b9ught ships offoreign
have practical monopoly of the foreign car
rving trade. five cannot compete with Euro
pean countries against the free ships how are
we going 20 do 10 with American countries,
Why the subsidy managers say. 10y -ubSldN-
Ing the ships. That Is % say. our merchants
are still To- bee forced 20 buy their vessels IN the
dearest markets Of the world. butte give them
reclamation they are % be given ont OF the
National Treasury the difference between tine
cost Of free ships and protected ships.
This is either AN rrldescent dream or II Is
simply % tremendous job which. whether adj
vSedly or not, the Secretary of State seems to
bee encouraging and fostering. II TIN, same
pullrN ot subsidy ndu NOT hcru llltu dghu
and again. and If it had not failed 20 restore
our commerce 20 the ocean as often as IL was
tried there would bee some little excuse for
trying IL again but 10 Is matter OF Treasury
record that the ships subsidy plan has been
tried that II -ignally failed. and that 1t cost
the Government many millions of dollars
without penuy's worth of compensating To-
suit. Not only We're European steamships. on
ships in the European trade subsidized. but
American ships I'm the South American trade
were similarly subsidized.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
War on the Caroline Islands,

SAN FEANcIsco Feb. IA private letter
from the Caroline Islands gives an account of
further fighting between the natives and
Spanish, in which the latter We're worsted.
Last November the Spanish Government sent
an expedition, consisting of three gunboats
and one transport. against the village Of Meta
laner The sailors and troops landed and after
the loss OF sixty men made the natives
retreat. The Spaniards were reinforced and
six days later attacked the natives The
latter We're behind barncade and armed
with muskets and two small cannon. The
Spaniar'ls were badly repulsed with a loss OF
100 men. 1t is expected that general upris-
ing OF the natives will take place and the
Governor has dispatched ships to Manila for
troops.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

not be lacking nor substantial support pro
vided the enterprise was undertaken 10y the
ripht parties. backed 10y ample capital and a
proper opera house, orchestra and company
were provided. There are as many wealthy
people here rs in New Orleans, where the
people maintain an opera second only to that
in New York
There are enough persons here IN society
alone 10 take all of the boxes The President
and his Cabinet officers. the Judges of the SUI
prcme Court. the Diplomatic Corps, many Of
The Senators and Representatives. army and
navy magnates and the wealthy people who
come here for the winter would all probably
take boxes. A large number OF the men
about town would take parquette seats 10y me
season and the price would be- within the
means If most of them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

The terms of the law by which the Railroad
Commission of North Carolina is to be crea
ted are sufficiently drastic" to use an ex-
preston OF Senator Quay, to satisfy the most
extreme members of the Farmers Alliance in
that Commonwealth. II not only regulates
freight and passenger rates, but it assumes
general charge of the railroads-for instance
builds new bridges. moves depo,s, lays new
tracks. sees that the proper connections are
made, and allows none but the employees Of
the roads, lunatics, convicts. and ex.Confede-
rate soldiers TO use free passes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

Comments on Current Topics Cuiied from
the Daily Press.
Now York Commercial Advertiser.l

New York Commercial Advertiser.l
Englands long standing prejudice against
the issue of bank notes Of small denomina-
tons has nj length given way sufficiently 10
admit Of Mr.. Cioschen's authorizing the out
put Of one-pound notes. To rs Americans II
has always seemed not little singular that
the Issue Of bank notes with minimum value
OF five dollars should Toe regarded there "a so
dangerous an experiment. But 80 strong y
the prejudice that very large contingent OF
British fnancers honestly believes tIe
experiment to be full of peril. What really
clinched the matter was not the inconEen-
lie nee Of carrying about gold in the pocket,
but the demonstrated loss from the abrasion
Of sovereigns iuconstant use Mr.. Goschen
has added a new and somewhat singular alrgu-
ment 10 the question in his defense OF .ne
issue on the ground that IT would bring me
gold itself 20 the financial centres where II
lating through the cash-boNes OF country
bankers and tradesmen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

The New York Herald thinks that the
youngsters of the future will make the wei.
kin ring singing
sing IL as we used to sing il fifty thousand
strong,
As We were marching through Georgia
II the youngsters of the future" have any,
thing like the manhood they ought 10 have TO
make them the pride of the American Repub-
lie they will be ashamed to perpetuate in
song that it took 1900 men to enable Sher-
man TO safely make the march TO the sea when
he was opposed by only Struggling troops and
some few women and children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

The Commercial Union Club. of Toronto,
Canada, has, issued a stirring appeal in favor
Of unrestricted reciprocity with the United
States. This may be very well for Canada,
but what the United States wants is not so
much free trade with Canada and Brazil as
fair,trade with all the world. The present cam
psign going on in Canada is, on account Of the
position it has assumed, being watched with
much interest in this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Still MORE COMPLIMENTS.
Gives Value with Interest.
H. / - Il. 49,

The RIcHMoND TDns has now appeared in
metropolitan dress and filled with choice news
and able editorials The new press has been
completed. and in their elegant new home. with
their own telegraph Office heprogressivc man
ayers Of this paper propose 10 take the lead i'm
Southern journalism. Thus far the stride
has been rapid and deserved success has ar
tended their every effort. They aim 10 give
back value with interest for value received
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
A. Frcsh nsn Pretty GIL.
LAnensta Gonna Arsn..I

~. ,,. In, :, he ;nnrna $50; ,rorlj
of late is that brought about by the DOMINIC
of new clothes 10y the RICHMOND rIMIs and
it, enlargement to eight pages daily II is as
fresh and airy rs "a pretty grl graduate and
silently serves notice upon lis ncighbors that
they want 10 hustle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Busy Season for Ghosts.
lBaltimoreAmerican.l

IuITIIlUIt NIltIIFHU.I
This has been an unusually busy season for
ghosts. From all over the country come
stories Of the appearance of these mysterious
yisitants from another sphere. They walk
the streets Of towns. they promenade IN lonely
country roads. they haunt railroad tracks,
and lately they have taken 10 climbing into
buggies, and sermonzng 10 the fast and
frightened young men driving those vehicles.
Ii this goes on, the poet will have to be
changed 70 read, The shades Of night are
rising fast"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Opera In Washington.
IWashington Critic.l

Washington has now reached point in its
material. social and musical progress where
there is an opening if not demand for per-
manent opera during the winter. The money
and the taste are here. Appreciation would
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

IT looks as if Jack the Ripper" was num-
Der of persons, possibly murderous gang
No sooner was one supposed butcher arrested
by the police than another murder of the
same character as those preceding il is dis
covered. The arrest of the seaman Sadler
may prove a very important one. rs. even if
he is not the original Ripper. it may lead to
clues TO the discovery of the fiend or fiends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
PILE CURE.

JAPANESE PILE CURE.--A GUARANTEED
81 CURE FOR PILES Of whatever kind OF de-
gree-External. Internal. Blind or Bleeding.
Itching. Chronic Recent or Hereditary. 81 u
box: boxes, IS. Sent by mail, prepaid. on re-
ceipt Of price. We guarantee TO cnre any case
OF Piles. Guaranteed and sold only by L. Z.
REEVES x CO., Druggists and Seedsmen, COZ
east Marshall street, Richmond. Va
fei-we, r.suly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RICH
L MOND LOCOMOTIVE AND MACHINE
y %9EE oD MI B Esq h March, TSS Of the Com f
o'clock VI. g. L. JONES, Secretary. fei7-2w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

The title of Admiral of the Navy expired
with Admiral Porter. and that of General of
the Army with General Sherman. At pres
ent the highest officer in the navy is the
senior rear admiral.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
MEETINGS.

THERE WILL DE A JOINT MEETING OF
Il the STOCKHOLDERS Of the VULCAN IRON
COMPANY held az their Office corner of seventh
and Byrd streets Richmond, Va MARCH 10,
1891. az II VI. pursuant % the call OF the BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF said company.
ALBERT G. BRYCE, +. Seldom BRUCE.
fe2-td Secretary. President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
a Word for the Weekly.

The weekly edition Of TIE RICHMOND
TIMES. Of the 18th. had twelve pages, and was
a marvel Of beauty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

The Methodist Laymen's Union Of Rich
mond and Manchester will meet ut Centenary
church tomorrow night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday 10
Isaac Hutzler and Myra Rose; G. Lea Moore
and Eva +. Davis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
RICHMOND. Va. Fehrnarv u. 1901

IOHNONO, ~ 7 CUIUITN H. TNW.
A CALLED MEETING OF THE STOCK
~ HOLDERS OF THE IIAXALI~CRENSHAW
COMPANY will be held at the Office of the Com
pany on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY % 1891. at
5 O'Clock p NJ LEWIS d. CRENSHAW. JR..
fe l5-t2j Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

WANTED - STRICTLY FIRST-CLA-'
w STOCK CANNASSEk. Good pay t0 O..
right man. Apply at gOl east Main street.
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