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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

Tar Emperor William Of Germany has fur
nished a new ground for sensation in book
OF sermons which has very recently been pub
lished in Berlin. and which is attributed
directly TO the young sovereign Having
posed as "a soldier and patriot. he has now
assumed the part of the preacher, which
leads up naturally TO that of the prophet
The sermons. Of which he is reputed on good
evidence 10 be the author. are marked by a
spirit OF mysticism which invests their other.
wise commonplace thought and expression
with deep interest and Importance in the
minds of those who are making a study of the
character of the Emperor. The latest of these
students is Professor Lamtroso. nm Italian
of reputation. He thus sums up the traits of
William. who is referred to under a slightly
disguised name He has the semblance of
man OF genius without the sub.
stance. He IS endowed with physi-
Cal energy. He is able to do without
sleep. he Is untiring. He carries his cray.
ing for change of scene to the point of yaea-
bondage. He loves gorgeous costumes and
striking postures. He has q peculiar fond.
ness for assuming DISCUSSES. He talkc much
he IL eloquent and fierce, bu, hin speeches
are hollow. After more or less prolonged
period OF theoretic agitation he invariably
reaches really agitatsd phase in which. with
his buVts OF wild and impulsive rage. 10 be-
soms56angsrous."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

culverts that has been built in Richmond for
years. is now iu course OF completion on
Fifth north Of Marshall street The culyert
has been Ouiit from point north OF Jackson
street southwark. and viii be completed in .
few weeks The immense amount of earth
dug and thrown upon tho sidewalks in that
section has been the subject Of considerable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
Tho Good IemDlar..

A good audience greeted Mr. O. ". Blain.
past grand chief templar Of Michigan. at Sol
diers' Home chapel last evening.
Mr.. Blaln is "A pleasing speaker, and last
evening aroused considerable interest by a
strong temperance address.
Mr.. II bert rs httet, Jr. was commissioned
State deputy OF the order in Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
CLOTHING, &c.
-~.~~-~O-~.~-~-~-~~c~ O~r~-r1D.
THE EFFECT
OF
10 v PRICES!

Big business at our store last week. ".
goods sold than during any week since ~,
tablished branch in this city. No woss..,
That's the effect Of Low Prices. Nearly b.,
Of that immense amount Of Clothing ser, NJ,
by our manufacturing house about wesk,,,
already sold The huge stacks have been >.
duced to half their original size. Pe,b,..
you'll wonder where they are all gone. So
we. They're sold. and it was tho er,er,..
ally low prices that sold them. Va h.
that
1t didn't take the people long 10 s,a. 80.
that on account of the late manufsot-,. ~
certain goods and their consequent lass "a
livery here we were selling them AZ ~,
much lower than they have ever been Quota
before.
There are two Special Lots.
The first consists of Suits and Overcosi. -
the best materials in the newest shades and -
the best make, which would regularly sell a.
us, go and s22. Your choice Of any Of them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
THE BRAND OF CAIN.

Among the most conspicuous guests at the
first Of the great Patriarch balls in Kew York,
which are considered to be the most fashion
able and representative assemblies which take
place in that city. was an Englishman of some
distinction. Edward Wakefield by name. To
have been invited TO this ball was on evidence
that he was held in the highest esteem by the
men and women who were present for the
invitations TO the Patriarchs are only ex-
tended to those who are thought to have spe-
cial claims to social and personal considera-
ton.
Who s Edward Wakefield? In the Con-
temporary Review for this month there sp
pears an article entitled the Brand of Cain
the burden OF which is that the American
people are the most murderous IN their in
stincts to be found under the sun. The
author pretends to give the results of his own
observations in all parts Of the United States,
and these observations are thoroughly derog
atory TO the American love OF order and re-
gard for human life. From his account IL Is
as necessary to carry q revolver in Boston
and New York as in the widest portions of
Kentucky or Mississippi. In all the States
he represents it as being difficult for the
traveller TO avoid becoming involved in
shooting scrapes which may or may not be
fatal to the participants and bystanders.
The author of this article. which would be
libelous but for the animus which is palpa-
BILE in its gross e1sggerations. is the Edward
Wakefield who was considered by tho Four
Hundred Of New ork to be worthy of receiv-
ing its most distinguished courtesy. Not
since Lepel Griffin vented his spleen on
America has there been a more acrimonious
traducer Of our social institutions than Wake
field. Was it because of this fact rather than
in spite Of it that he was the honored guest Of
the set which revolves about that culinary
luminary, Ward McAllster?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

The session of the House Of Delegates was
promptly opened at noon yesterday by
Speaker Cardwell DR.. W. W. Landrum Of
fered prayer. wherein he asked that God 5
blessing might rest upon his servants III all
their deliberations and il their committee
work He asked that the members might be
spared from saying anything that they would
not like TO have told in the ear Of those who
are dearest 10 them.
On motion Of Mr.. Stratton the reading Of
the journal was dispensed with.
Senate bill No. 10, an act to incorporate the
Marion and Rye Valley Railroad Company,
was reported from the Senate. and Mr.. w. W.
Edwards, of Bland, moved that the rules be
suspended and the bill passed.
Mr. Robert G. Kent. OF Wythe, objected to
suspension OF the rules. although he said he
was in favor Of the bill A vote was taken.
and two-thrds of the members not being in
favor OF suspension Of the rules the bill was
referred to the Committee on Roads and In
ternal Navigation.
Senate bill No g. an act 10 incorporate the
Petersburg Street Railway Company, was
placed on the calendar. and on motion Of
Mr.. t. NJ. Clements. of Petersburg, passed
after the rules had been suspended.
Senate bill No. 8. an act 10 incorporate the
Rivermont Street Railway Company, was re-
ferred to the Committee on Roads and Inter-
nal Navigation
Senator Mcdonald notified the House that
the Senate had agreed 10 the joint resolution
fixing the time for the election OF Senator Of
the United States and the rules governing
said election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
RICHMOND'S CHANCERY JUDGE.
Mr.. James c. Lamb Elected 10 the Bench
by the Legislature.
THE WORK OF TIE HOUSE AND SENATE.
A Road Law introduced In the Lower
Branch-Much Important Business Trans
acted-Notes and Incidents.

The Senate was called TO order promptly at
noon yesterday and prayer was offered by the
Rev. DR.. Turnbull.
The reading of the journal WAS dispensed
with.
Senator Yarreli introduced bill providing
that tho salary of the county Judge OF
Greensville county be increased $500.
The rules were suspended and the bill was
passed.
A recorded vote was then taken upon the
resolution offered by Senator Berry proVId-
ing for the acceptance of the amount allowed
by Congress of the direct taxes PAID TO the
United States in 1865 All of the senators
voted in the affirmative.
Senator Berry offered the following reso-
luton:
Resolved by the Senate, the House OF
Delegates concurring, That joint commit
tee Of two members of the Senate and three
members of the House of Delegates, to be APP
pointed by the presiding officer of each
house. shall report bill for the distribution
of the money arising from the act OF Con-
gress refunding to the State and citizens the
direct tax.
The rules were suspended AID the reso-
luton was passed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
A SPECIAL ORDER.

The special order for the election Of the
Judge of the Chancery Court Of Richmond
was then taken mp. Senator Lovenstein
placed in nomination Mr.. James G. Lamb.
aud in doing so paid beautiful tribute to the
late Judge Fitzhugh. Judge Holiday and to
Judge Leake who has refused denomination.
The Senator's remarks were extremely grace
full and complimentary. Senator'S j. Gard
ner TYLER and Conway K. Sands both
seconded the nomination of Mr.. Lamb with
appropriate and worthy tributes to bis ability,
integrity and zeal.
Senator Hurt. addressing the Chair, an
nounced the presence of United States Sem
ator John 5. Barbour. and moved that be be
invited to a seat on the floor. Senators Hurt
and Peasants were appointed 10 invite the
Senator, and he occupied a seat within the
bar
Senators Sands and Parrish were appointed
to meet the House committee and canvass
the vote for the chancery Judge. They re
ported that Mr.. James 6. Lamb had received
all the votes cast and he was declared elected.
The Joint rules regulating the manner Of
electing United States Senator next Tues
day were agreed to.
On motion of Senator Hurt the special or
der relating TO the death of Senator Wood
was postponed, TO be taken up at the pleasure
of the Senate.
The Senate then adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

Remember, this is no wooi-puling ~ catch
penny business but an honest bona-fde sal.
70 clear our stock of these particu.ar .cs
to avoid being overstocked late M the season
# there ia any one who reads this ana
doubts a word of 10 he s the man We would
like 10 sec at our store We eau perhaps
there prove TO him that Al advertisement may
contain the truth We can easily show h'm
how much better made better finished and
better fitting our goods are than any other on
the market lie viii quickly gee how much
CHEAPER we sell than other houses and .ws
can tell him how We can afford 10 10 %.
When we say that our price, are positively
the LOWEST we mean tive CT AkANIEE
il. and are always ready % comply with thi
GUARANTEE by promptly retundlug Ito
money to any dissatisfied purchaser.
word or two about the balance II our
stock
Anv si0 Light or Medium-Weight Over.
coat in the house. $50
The choice OF several lots ~ Chidrent
Suits al $3.50 worth 8 and $3.50
Swits Condo Underwear. sl25 yer single
garment. $3.50 "A suit-others charge "a a
suit for same goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
BACHELORS, CHARITIEs

Not only has Mr.. Tilden's magnificent be-
ouest for the establishment Of public library
in the city of New York been declared void
but similar provision in tho will OF Mr..
Jose Sevilla. providing for the establish
ment OF home for poor girls. has just been
set aside as invalid. because the persons upon
whom the trust was devolved.were uncertain.
In both instances the testators were
bachelors. who had made their money
chiefly ia New York, the city Of their resi-
dence. and in neither case were their poor
relatives deprived of proper provision for
their support.
If the law is so severely inhibltory OF such
requests it should be amended. so as to en-
courage them certainly within the lines OK
public libraries. schools. ssylums and homes
for tho aged and INDECENT.
Who can estimate the benefits which have
flowed and are now flowing from the bene-
factions of Girard, Samuel Miller and George
Peabody. also bachelors and yet the estates
Of the two former had to run the gauntlet OF
litigation and the charitable appropriations
suffered heavy reductions because Of the IN
ccrtainties attaching to such requests.
Nothing should DO moro highly favored by
the law than such requests, especially by
bachelors.
1t is an encouragement and. justification OF
hard work and hard fare 10 have the ever
present hope of providing for tho welfare of
fellow-mortals. 1t may not be-and Is not
the highest order Of charity. but 1t far ex-
ceeds that sordid love of gain which has no
object beyond its own doors, whose charity
begins and ends at home. The accumula-
tions of the wealthy will be regarded with
less dstrus: if the public feel that some day
they become public benefactions. As it is.
the law too often and too severely forbids the
good intentions of the testator.
One sure remedy for the troubles arising
from such wills of uncertain validity would
be for the benefsctor TO be bis own executor.
If he should establish the charity in his life
time, as did Mr. Peabody, he would not only
enjoy it himself in the qualification Of others,
but put the foundation beyond dispute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

THE message of Governor Mckinney on
the oyster question. which was published in
full in THE TINES yesterday. showed that the
Governor had given to this important subject
his most careful consideration. His recon-.
mendations are exactly III accord with what
has frequently been urged in The TINES viz ;
That the oyster lands of the State should be
carefully surveyed and staked off in lots
of five or ten acres each; that
these lots should be offered for
lease for term of years to persons DESTROYS
of engaging in earnest in the business of oys-
ter planting; that the natural rocks should
be distinctly marked and be the common
culing ground of dredgers and tongers. that
culling law should be passed and vigorously
enforced, and that a shell-fsh commission
should be appointed 10 see the provisions Of
the law carried out
These are the main recommendations made
by the Governor on this SUI beet. and he. in
addition thereto, advocates that the planting
lands. as staked out in lots, be offered at
public outcry TO the highest bidder. but not
be leased for less than 81 per acre per annum
This would be n nominsl rent TO pay for the
lands. aud yet it would afford very baud
some revenue 70 the State and enable her TO
fully and amply protect every one engaged in
the industry. whether as planter dredeer or
tonger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

THE recommendations of President Harri-
son in his recent message to Congress about
smokeless powder shows that this Govern
ment is taking very considerable interest in
that war-like material, and the idea is for the
the United States TO surpass the efforts Of
Europe in that direction. According to
the report Of Commander Jewell. Of the
torpedo station at Newport. r. J.. it
seems that this idea is already realized The
finished powder is described as dense, hard
mass, not easily crumbled and entirely struc-
tureless. The process Of manufacture is. Of
course. q secret. but the results as described
are certainly an improvement on any OBJ
tanned from samples of foreign srnokeess pow
der that have been tested in this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
on I,
OIU.

The second consists II Suits ami Overcast,
which would sell regularly at sl2 sl3 AMI
sl4. They are of ail-wool material In ASST.
meres. Cheviots and Worsteds. Your choice
Tor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

HARRISON paid Senator Morgan very un-
usual compliment in referring in his message
to an EXPRESSION Of opinion uttered by the
distinguished Albanian in discussion in the
Senate on the merits of the Nicaraguan canal
scheme The Senator from Alabama"
writes the President, in his argument upon
this subject before the Senate at the last ses-
sion did not overestimate the importance Of
this work when he said that the canal is the
most important subject now connected with
the commercial growth and progress Of the
United States"
This compliment is all the higher when it is
recalled that 8Ir. Morgan is one OF the
staunchest Democrats in Congress. and that
he has on every occasion, when it was proper
and becoming attacked the general policy of
Mr.. Harrison in language that vas unmistak-
able in its meaning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

Judge Of the ehancery court IN this city hav-
ing arrived Mr. John Jackson was appointed
T. notify the Senate that the House was ready
10 proceed with the execution of the Joint or
der to 90 into the election.
Senator Sands notified the House that the
Senate was insreadiness.
When nominations were declared 90 DO in
order Dr. George j.. Steel, OF this city, was
recognized by tho Speaker and spoke as fol-
lows:
mr.. Speaker: To me has been assigned
the pleasant duty OF nominating candidate
for the Office of Judge Of the Chancery Court
OF the City OF Richmond ! would not make
any extended remarks on this occasion. If I
could, and unfortunately for me | could not
if | would All have % say Is hat the gen
tleman whom ! shall presently name is ono
eminenty qualified 10 I'LL the high and hon
orable position 10 which he asplres. lie IS a
gentleman "a every sense of the word, one
above reproach and above suspicion, one
learned in the law and acceptable
alike 10 old and young to the
legal fraternity and to the citl-
zens generally. As evidence OF this. although
there were several others OF decided ability
mentioned for the position, they all grace
fully retired in his favor He IS an active
Democrat and his valuable services es chair
man of the city Democratic committee Justly
entitle him % this recognition az your hands.
" ulc UDAcalf ilc - DbtAA AtolAto9 .'A-N DyAet
bold as a lion yet gentle as a lamb. I nomi-
nate Mr.. James G. Lamb.
DR.. Steel was appointed 10 inform the Sen
ate of Alr. Lambs nomination, and Senator
LOvenstein IN turn stated 90 the House that
the Senate had taken similar action.
After the votes had been cast Messrs. j.
Taylor Stratton Of Richmond, NJ. G..
Thomas OF Roanoke and Samuel A. Spencer
of Buckingham were appointed q committee
10 assist the Sonata committed ia the c9nut
ing OF the vote.
The election of Mr.. Lamb by 105 votes was
subsequently announced.
On motion Of Mr Robert W. Mallett, Of
Norfolk. the House adjourned at Z. u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

HE overwhelming defeat OF Malone by
Governor Mckinney was fact of so much
importance that in itself il would transmit
the name of our present Executive b the
remotest posterity attended with unusual dis
tinction. If his administration shall be
marked by the permanent settlement OF the
debt and the passage of al oyster law that
will insure an enormous revenue to the peo-
pie Of Tidewater and the State the four years
OF bis occupancy of the Executive Mansion
will be considered to be among the most
eyentful and the most benefcent in the en-
tire history of Virginia. His reputation as a
public officer will be enhanced in proportion.
--
WAS 1t not superhuous in Mr.. Har-
rison to declare in his message that
the Administrations the Pension Office
has been characterized during the year
by great diligence. This was fact we'll
known TO the country already from the add
tional burdens which the people have been
compelled to carry in order 10 meet the
charges which have accrued from the enor-
nous increase IN the number Of those whose
names occupy place on the payroll The
diligence of the Pension Office has consisted
not so much in the sitting of claims as in the
mere clerical work of transferring the names
OF new pensioners to the books of the bureau.
ANOTHER revolt is reported 10 have broken
out in Brazil; this time in the State Of Rio DO
Jeneiro, one OF the smallest but the most
populous of the old provinces. II looks as if
Brazil, as republic, was destined to be in
state oil chronic revolution. and II this thing
keeps up the only hope for peace and quiet
In the country will be a restoration of the
empire. So far tho Brazilians have given
pretty good evidence of the fact that they
cannot govern themselves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

Colonel Bigger has received q set Of papers
from Mr.. s. b. Hardwick who announces the
fact that he is contesting the seat occupied ia
the House by Mr.. Benjamin Chambers, Of
Northumberland.
Colonel Bigger not being able 10 present
the papers, Mr.. Chambers came 70 his rescue
and volunteered 10 introduce the papers.
Mr.. Hardwick states IN his petition that he
claims TO be EMIT cd 10 represent the counties
of Westmoreland and Northumberland in the
House OF Delegates for the reason that 8ir.
Chambers is ineligible and dis uaified ir IN
holding that Office. because he is IN the en-
ployment of the United State GOyernme nt
and receives emolument therefrom by virtue
OF a contract with that Government for the
manufacture OF post-marklng and rating
stamps.
House bill No. s, a bill TO amend and re-
enact chapter 1873. extra session 1887, for the
protection OF terrapns, was reported favor
ably by the Committee on Chesapeake and
its Tributaries and placed on the calendar.
The bill makes IL unlawful after May lst
and before August 18th of any year 10 take
terrapins or terrapin eggs In the waters OF the
counties Of Accomac. Northampton. Northum-
berland Westmoreland. Lancaster Richmond
Essex aud Isle of Wight.
The present law only extends these benefits
to the counties Of Accomac and northampton.
NEW BILLS.
The following bills were introduced and re-
ferred:
BY Mr.. H. B. Howe. of Giles: An act relat-
ing 70 unlawful hunting in the county of
The bill provides that 1t shall bs unlawful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

MANCHESTER BUREAU. TWELFTH AND
HULL STREETS.
Branch Omce: 1IO4 Decatur Street.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-17

game yesterday afternoon with the st. An
thony Parks, the former being victorious by
a score of 10 TO ;. The battery for Burr
street was Mullane and Smith, and Steenson
and Blake for the Parks.
The Daytons Buff Diamonds will play
The Monitors this afternoon. The battery
Tor the Diamonds viii be Barrett and Rhode !:
Tor the Monitors Fisher and Jim Film The
game VIII be played at Indian Mound park
The st. Louis club has signed Joe Nisue .
OF last years PirisDurg Players League club.
He viii be used as a catcher and general
utility man.
Philadelphians are CRYING for Sid Farrar's
return. lie Is pIaying irstclasS ball for New
Haven and that club viii not release HIM.
The Pacific Northwest league has sus-
pended Fred Demorris, who signed contract
with Seattle and then failed TO report
Whenever the Louisville club goes up
against left-hand pitcher Donovan is laid
off, being left-hand batter.
The Cincinnati American association peo-
'ple.are again trying to gel Aaron Stern inter
eSted in base ball.
ST. Louis seems to be the only Western
team that has chance in the association
race.
Frank Dwyer has regafned his speed and is
now pitching good game for Kelly's team.
The Boston League club is negotiating
with the New Haven club for Pitcher Harner.
1t begins TO look as though Charley Bassett
was fixture at third base for New York
Andrews captains the Cincinnati Associa-
ton club when Kelly is on the bench.
John Morrill, has left the Salems. He only
went with them to help them out.
The san Francisco club has released
Whitehead and Toby Lyons.
New Haven has released John Henry, of
last years New York team.
Catcher Fields and Fred Carroll are down
for release by Pittsburg.
Kansas City has secured phenomenal John
Smith from Pittsburg.
Providence has signed new pitcher
named COX
The Troy, n. Y, club is carrying eight
pitchers.
Cincinnati has inaugurated a ladies' day.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-17
General Sporting Notes.

Barney McGee, lightweight fighter, ar
rived in New York from England Tuesday.
He has issued Il challenge to meet any 49,
pound man in the country.
The famous st. Bernard champion Hes
per died at Boston Tuesday. He weighed
20 pounds, and was considered second in
value only TO Sir Bedivere.
j. b. johnson. who has styled himself
the hero of London bridge Will dive from
Brooklyn bridge into East river Monday.
Arthur Chambers threatens TO re-enter the
prize ring, and challenge Jack MeAuliffe for
the lightweight championship.
The second annual tournament of the
Canadian Lawn Tennis association will be
held i'll Toronto July II.
Mclean and Stansbury are matched again.
They will row over the Parametta course
July for $1,000 side.
Austin Gibbons has made many friends in
London by his unassuming anners.
Jimmy Carroll. of Brooklyn, is after Charley
Mitchells scalp.