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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

scholarship, Professor Price is most accom-
pished in oil that relates to tho English
language and b. English literature. The in
huence which be has exercised as an instructor
and as writer in this sphere has been iaf
reaching in its fruitfulness. whether be was a
professor at Randolph Macon or at Columbia.
and it is cause for unaffected regret that be
| should have been drawn from Virginia TO New
York
Too little attention has been paid in this
State in the past to the study of the litera-
ture Of our own language and to tho art OF
English composition. In all of the great
universities Of the North an active effort is
being made 10 elevate the standards of their
English courses and TO extend the scope of
instruction in them. In other words. the
scheme of higher education is being applied
to our own tongue. and Justly and properly
50. for what tongue is richer in all those ole
rnents that give dignity aud nobility to Ian
guageY II should be placed upon the same
plan as the ancient tongues and taught with
the same profound knowledge and the same
discriminating insight as mark the instruc-
ton in the ancient languages in all Of the
principal universities.
We hope TO see an increasing amount Of
attention paid TO English studies in our own
State in the future. So far the smainess
OF the salaries which we offer our professors
as compared with the salaries paid in the
North las prevented US from retaining all of
our scholars who are most accomplished in
the LANGUAGES At the present moment. Pro-
fessor Gildersleeve the greatest IF American
Greek scholars. fills a chair at Johns Hopkins;
Professor Toy, the greatest OF American
Sancrit scholars, fills chair at Harvard, and
Professor Price. one of the greatest of Ameri-
can English scholars. chair in Columbia.
All three are Yirginians. and all we're drawn
away from us not only by the superior CON-
pensation for their professional labors. but
also by the attractions of larger educational
spheres.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
VIRGINIAN SCHOLARS.

The New York World Of Monday referred
in the following very complimentary terms 10
Professor Thomas II. Price: Professor
Price" it says: has devoted his life from
youth up to the earnest and scholarly study
OF literature. ancient and modern. and espe-
oially to philosophic and historical research
touching the development Of our own Ian
guase and literature To this work he has
brought rare scholarship. broad intelligence
and loving devotion far beyond the com
mon. It's to his efforts mainly that we owe
the enlargement of Columbia's work in this
field. and especially 10 the notable advance
which has produced the Stedman and Mat
thews series of Lectures, first urged by him as
a part Of his plan for giving to college and
university work in English the Importance il
deserves in the scheme Of higher education -
The very notable work which Professor
Price performed while in charge Of the de-
partment of English at Randolph Macon Col
lege' the position which he held before he he.
came tho successor Of Professor Gildersleeye
in the chair OF Greek at the University OF Viz
ginia. will be recalled by oil persons in this
state who are interested in English studies.
highly distinguished IN many branches Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
ACompromiss Candidate.

The Richmond correspondent of the Nor.
folk Landmark stated in yesterdays paper
that Mr.. j. J.. HUBBARD viii be put up bv
the Stewart people for the Norfolk county
judgeohip, and that Judge Parker will be
withdrawn from the fight"
Dir. HUBBARD stated last evening to a TIMES
reporter that this statement was incorrect
That he was not in anywise candidate TO the
exclusion of either OF the present aspirant.
odt regarded himself as compromise can
didate for the position should it be developed
that tie party interests would best be served
by discagdine both OF the present candidates.
The friends of both Judges Parker and
Pontlock disclaim any interest or knowledge
of the claims OF BIZ. Hubbard. and are still
firm IN their advocacy Of their original can
dldates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
DRY GOODS. SC.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

The speeches made yesterday by Messrs.
Mcdonald. Loyenstein, Stubs. Little and
Peters in the Senate. and Messrs. Munford
and Hunter in the House, on the nomination
of Senator Daniel as his own successor in the
United States Senate, were all eloquent, inter-
esting and appropriate. Several of the gen
tiemen named very kindly furnished The
TINES with full texts OF their addresses, and
we regret exceedingly that lack of space,
caused by the pressure Of advertisements in
our columns this morning, prevent their
ratification.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
FIRE fESTERDAF.
Blankets on Fire Mt the PaIais Royal Cause
Considerable Excitement.

Shortly after noon Yesterday q lamp e1-
ploded in the basement of the Palais Royal
dry goods store, Broad street. between First
and Second. The burning liquid set fire o
pile Of blankets and quilts. nearly filling the
store with smoke. An alarm of fire was
sounded from Station 5, Third-street engine
house.
The department responded promptly. No
water vas turned on. but the smouldering
goods were picked up by the fremen and car
RED out. The damage was probably about
500.
The Palais Royal is owned by Mr.. Burnett
Lewis and Is only few doors below the store
of Cams & Co., which was burned out about
ten DAYS AGO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
THE HINES MEMORI4L.
The Subject Discussed by the Pythians at
Elletts Hail Last Night.

A meeting of the Hines Memorial Commit
tee was held at Elletts Hall last evening and
was atten ded by representatives of several OF
the lodges of this city and Supreme Repre-
sentative ID. j. Turner. Jr. Mr. Charles T..
LOehr was chairman and Mr.. i. Y. Baldwin
secretary.
A full discussion of thesubject was had and
1t was resolved to reorganize the local com
mittee and commence actively to work at once.
Grand Chancellor Oliver will be invited To
be present at the next meeting TO be held At
Ivanhoe Lodge. when 1t is expected that a
full representation from the local lodges will
be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

The sale of seats for the society PLAYS 10 be
presented at the Theatre on Thursday evening
tor the benefit of So. Paul's Church Home
shows that large and fashionable audience
VIII greet the amateurs who VIII then appear
IN the three-act comedy OF "A Lesson N
Love. preceded by IA farce entitled. Easy
Shaving" The performers are we'll
known members of Richmond society, and
the ladies of the management have ey@rv
reason 10 expect an artistic and financial sue
cess. The box sheet IS now open at the
fhaufra - - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
The Proposed Railroad Commission.

10 The Richmond lines:
/ see you are an advocate of a railroad
commission. for which you give very solid rea-
sons. / Will Join you IN suggesting that con-
servative men should be elected TO these posi-
tons men of brain and discrimination, not
the favOrites Of a Governor or the pets of GER
tain sections. / think it would be mistake
TO give the Governor the appointing power
for various reasons. and for this especially.
You would have the railroad companies nam
ing our Governor. and thus indirectly.choos-
ing the commission. This commission should
be located at the three railroad centres. Say
one at Richmond. one at Lynchburg and one
at Stanton They should not be clothed
with dictatorial power as to rates. but their
power should be advisory rather than plenary.
They should have the power TO cause the re-
moval OF all death traps. such as low over
head bridges. dangerous crossings. unsafe
trestles and bridges and defective tracks
caused by decayed ties They should also lie
clothed with ample power to compel proper
connections between different roads. Let the
Legislature elect this commission as it does
the other State officials. And why should
not the railroad companies meet the Commit
tees on Roads aud agree upon reasonable
bill? c.
stanton. Va. December 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

-, The Two Sisters" is worth a hundred OF
the old nelo-dramatic plays. Ii deals with
simple. commonplace facts of life and the
everyday happenings of this busy. pleasure
seeking world. II is play everyone should
see. and one that nearly everybody will enjoy.
Inc Two Sisters Company will appear at the
Mozart Academy %. Music for three nights.
commencing Thursday. December 18th. with
matinee on Saturday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
81. Johns Church Fa,r

The ST. Johns Church Fair will open this
afternoon IN the school-house in the ward of
that historic church. he entertainment Will
6e kept up two days. ending Thursday night.
There will be varied amusements for tie
little ones IN the afternoon and for the elders
IN the evening. The ladies have taken great
pans to make the bazaar q success. which. no
doubt. It will be, and should be literally pa
trOnized -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
Dlnh.herln nl.cna.aa

Inc Academy Of Medicine and Surgery met
last evening and diphtheria was tho subject
discussed. Dr. L. j. Moore opened the dis
c9ssion, which participated in by a number
OF members. An election Of officers took
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

Honesty Enterprise Polite Attention Good Taste and Low Down
Prices constitute guarantee that business house offer 20
its customers.
Under that guarantee offer splendid assortment OF hs"
Art Goods Importation consisting part Of Royal Dresden
Rudastad Carlsbad roan, Royal Worcester %c al
Low Prices IIayand Co.'S French China in large variety anu
many makes Of China and Pottery suitable fer presents ]"
greater variety than ever before
Our stock Lamps Piano Banquet paor and Swinging Lamps
pretter and cheaper than Call and for yourselves
We take pleasure in showing goods. ,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

A BILL was introduced by Senator Daniel
on Monday to repeal that section Of the Re-
vised Statutes which prohibits any person
who aided OF abetted the Confederate CAUSE
from holding official positions in the United
States army or navy. The object which this
bill has in view will receive the approval of
all persons al the North who really subordi-
nate sectional feeling to patriotism. That
law should remain In the statute books of the
United States which excludes from the mill
tary and naval service very important pro-
portion of the leading citizens of any part of
the country is an indication of narrowness
and vindlctiveness which reflects crave dis
credit upon the people at large The war was
brought 10 IA close quarter of century apo.
Why should its passions and predjudices be
still allowed TO affect any portion of the IA
tional legislatonY For this t. be done is sim
ply to sink the party guilty of it to the leyol
OF the G.. A. r.. which is generally recognized
by all sensible men Us an association in which
uuadulterated folly is as much controlling
motive as gain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

THERE is one position in the administration
of the aaairs of the General Government
which even Mr.. c. Scion Stephenson. of
Washington, the president Of the Anti Civil
Service Association of that city. who is so
violently opposed to competitive examina-
tons, will admit should not be conferred IN
III there has been test of efficiency by the
method which be condemns so iutemperately.
This position is that of the reading clerk Of
the House. There are number Of appli-
cants for this position, and few days ago
Clerk Kerr had reading match in the Hall
OF Representatives, in which. among others,
three Nirglnians took part. AS these Virgin
'ans are accustomed TO stump speaking it is
quite probable that one OF them will carry off
the prize loud clear voice and distinct
pronunciation are the requisites Of success
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

Mh. MILLS friends deny that he is sulkinp
over the loss OF the speakership. They claim
'"A' u was well understood when Mr.. Springer
cast his deciding vote for Mn Crisp thar bs
W. ~ ~ ieceive tie chairmanship of the Ways
1u 1u0an' Committee, and that Mr.. Mills.
C ce;ns aware OF this. will not call upon Mr
o'i'P IN connection with the position. as bs
Knows II would be useless to do so. II this Is
Nills' alleged sulkiness. ' ~ A1''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16
THE Ah7I-LIQUOR PEOPLE.
Proceedings Of the Convention Of Virginia
Temperance Workers.
AN EFFORT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION.
Several Hundred Delegates in tho Mozart
Yesterday During Three sessIons-Many
Prominent People Present.

The State Temperance Convention assem-
bled yesterday morning at the Mozart Acade-
my of Music and was called 70 order few
minutes past IL o'clock by Hon. John T..
Massey. Rev. DR.. Corey offered prayer.
The building was miserably cold. and the
proceedings were carried on in considerable
discomfort thereby.
About ono hundred and fifty delegates were
present when the session commenced. out
after the convention was well under way the
audience was considerably augmented
There was a fair sprinkling OF ladies among
the delegates and the ministry was largely
represented. The delegates present were
nearly all representatives of other bodies and
temperance organizations The State Baptist
Association. the Virginia Methodist Confer
ence. the Young Mems Christian Association
the Independent Order of Good Templars,
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
and number OF churches of the various
denominations and other organizations sent
specially appointed delegates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

The consideration Of the report was taken
up seriatum and the reading Of the first
clause was the signal for opening the food
gates of debate. After an hours discussion
the convention concured IN the recommends
ton.
The following clauses we're less debated and
were all adopted:
A committee composed of j. Il. Miller. L.
4. Cutler and W. 4. Cameron were appointed
TO invite the members of the Legislature TO
attend the convention.
4 resolution was passed limiting speeches
TO five minutes
Mr.. Massey read telegram from Major
Jed IIotchkiss rogretting his inability 10 DO
here last night as appointed. At ol5 the con-
veption adjourned.
Night Session.
The attendance at the night session was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-16

DRY GOODS. SC.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-09-05
The New University Buildings.

The Executive Committee, at it's
meeting last week, ordered the erec-
tion of the Mechanic Arts building
on the lower part of the University
grounds near the railroad. The build
ing will be put up under the super
vision of the Prof. of Mechanic Arts,
in accordance with plans submitted
by him, and it is to be put under
way at once.
The Legislature appropriated 50, 900
for this building at its last session.
This amount will build the first story,
and that will be so built as to admit
OF another story when the demand
for more room requires it.
The Armory building which has
been standing without roof for
some months will now be put under
roof by the contractors Huston d
Domain in accordance with specifi-
cations and plans of their own-the
Architect having played-out, and
abandoned the job out Of pure "cuss-
edness.' 1t is hoped that this build
ing will now be finished and made
ready for use this Fall.
Plans for the Scientific building
have been ordered from a firm OF
Baltimore Architects, which will be
prepared and submitted within few
weeks. This building will cost $40,
900, and will be located on the North
side Of the campus facing the old
East building.
When all the buildings projected
are finished they will make quite q
village in themselves.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-09-05
How to Run a Town.

We find the following running
loose among our exchanges without
any halter to hold it's ownership, but
it is so pertinent that we deem it
prudent to corral the critter, right
here and now, that our own people
may have opportunity to read and
reflect thereon. 1t paceth thusly /:
We think the proper way to run a
town is to run it with vim, or sell
out and leave it. Men who are al
ways slow to support home institu-
lions and do nothing to induce bust
ness where they live will never do
much towards building up a town.
One or two things must be done.
Either run the town for all it is
worth-get up steam and keep it up
or quit the whole thing, slide out
and let nature take it's own course.
If you want business men to come to
your town, encourage those who are
already there. If you want pros
porous town where people will come
who are disposed to make homes, you
must bury all jealousy and spite
work together for common prosper
ity and mutual benefit Wake up,
rub your eyes and go to work. Bor-
row no troubles, but make it the best
kind of a town. progressive and
town.-EdstOn Free
Press.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-09-05

Friday last when Prof. l. c. White
arrived at Morgantown on an F. NJ.
q. 2. r. r. train he discovered that
his satchel had been stolen. The
Professor took the next train for
Fairment but when it arrived at
Beechwood the missing satchel
turned up. A young man was seen
to get off the cars with it at that
place and when short distance
from the station he attempted, but
failed, to open it. He then went
over the river bank and shortly
afterward came up and gave small
boy ten cents to take the satchel
back to the station. 1t is thought
that he was looking for valuable
papers, in law suit now pending,
which he supposed the Professor
had with him. After opening the
satchel and finding no papers he re
turned it as stated and skipped out.
The young man is known and the
end is not yet.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-09-05
Deaths.

DAvIs-Mrs. Bowers Davis, of Tay-
lortown, Pa, died at her home Aug
21st, 1891. Mrs. Davis was the
daughter of Robert Maple, decd,
one of the best known men in Greene
county, and was a highly respected
lady.
ALLENDER-Died August 9th,
1891, at Point Marion Pa. the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. c.. Allender
aged four weeks. The remains were
brought to Morgantown, the follow
ing day, by the sorrowing parents
and inferred in Oak Grove Cemetery.
SnMPsoN-Died, August Goth, 1891,
at her home, in Lazierville, w. Va,
Mrs. Carrie Simpson, aged SO years.
The cause of her death was typhoid
fever. Deceased was a daughter of
blackwell Morgan, late of Morgan
town and sister of Mrs. Nicholas
Berkshire. A husband and two sons
are left to mourn the loss of loving
wife and affectionate, tender hearted
mother. Mrs. Simpson was born
and raised in Morgantown and a
host of friends deeply sympathize
with the relatives in their afflic-
ton.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-09-05

The First Regiment Band was on
the street Monday evening and play
ed several military airs but what
made the crowd of young ladies fol
low the band around was not so much
the music as the killing dress uni
forms which made the boys look so
stunning, and in which this was their
first appearance. The spike tail"
coat is of dark blue trimmed with
white braid, the pantaloons are light
blue with two white stripes and the
helmet is clear out of sight with the
white plume and white cord which is
wound around the glittering brass
buttons on their manly breasts. Be
sides this suit they received a ia
tigue suit which is beauty. These
two uniforms with their old ones en-
able the boys to appear before the
admiring eyes of the populace ar
rayed as Solomon never was in all
his glory, and, if the dark eyed gyp-
sizes and blue eyed fairies who attend
the encampment at Gypsie Grove are
not smashed" all that will be neces-
sary to bring about that end will be
to have them gaze but once upon the
drum major whose uniform would be
the envy of an Egyptian prince The
boys left Tuesday on the A. NJ.
train for the Grove and if the soldier
boys are as enthusiastic as they, the
first encampment will be grand
success.