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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
CITY COUNCIL MEETS.
An Ordinance 10 Adopted Widening 20
wardin Avenue-Eiection OF City scsS-
enger Postponsd--Other Matters.
NIScBysrrR BUREAU RICHMOND TIMES.
Irof Hrrr. srRrfT. BrATTIK BLOCK.


Manchester city council held regular
meeting in the council chamber last night
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Burgess
90 onno,nt n committee OF three to In
o,,,-a into the cost Of widening Cowardih
ayo,ue from Hull TO Perry street. The
resolution was adopted. The report Oh
the chief of police showed that the amount
collected In the mayors court for the
month of July amounted to $3.50. Inc
committee on ordinances reported an ordi-
nance amending the present one Win
reference 10 the erection OF houses on
Uull street This ordinance provides that
all houses built on this street shall be
Of stone or brick. The ordinance was
adopted
An ordinance provides that the city
scayenger shall be elected every two
years. and shall give a bond of 5000.
The committee appointed to recommend
a scavenger returned all papers on the
subject without making any recommen-
dalton. The papers were again committed
TO the committee and the election post
poned.
An ordinance was adopted directing the
chief of police to make provision for the
tion-house before trial, the cost in cases
Of conviction to be borne by the prisoner,
and by the city In case the prisoner vas
discharged.
Judge William I. Clopton was reelected
city attorney by vote OF ten to one.
The Richmond, Manchester and Peters
burg Electric Company asked for an eX-
tension OF the time In which to begin
operations. They were given six months.
Several days ago John Miller and Dick
Brown, two negroes OF Chesterfield coun-
ty got into a difficulty at the house Of
Philip Miller (coiored) where an enter
tainment was going on. The men fought
for while with their fists. but when
Brown found he was getting the worst Of
the scuffle. he drew razor and cut off
a portion Of Millers nose. The matter
will be investigated by Judge Hugh
Longest. OF Bon Air, to-day.
The inhabitants OF Manchester are tu-
bllant over the victory achieved in Pc
tersburg by the Forest Hill boys.
Thursday night some one broke into the
grocery store Of August Brands, corner
Fourteenth and Hull, and carried off the
small change left In the cash drawer.
Fortunately however, only about thirty
two cents had been left in the drawer,
and the thief had his labor for his pains.
Quite an excitement was created on
Third street Thursday night by the an
tics Of a crazy negro. who ran up and
down the sidewalk enyeloped in an old
bed quilt
Miss Ada Neister, of Crow Spring. Ches-
terrified county, is visiting friends in
Amelia.
There will be a meeting at Bethlehem
church, in Chesterfield. beginning the
third Sunday in this month and eontinu-
ing a week.
Mr.. George II. Jewett. OF Midlothian,
was In the city yesterday. lie is recover
ing from a severe illness, and it will be
some time yet before he will be well
enough TO engage in active business. His
many friends here were glad to see him
out again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12

In the great Babel Of materials, colors
and STYLES, where confusion has reigned
supreme this summer long, the list or
victims OF the stripe Is long and painful
TO look upon. They come fortt bearing
some sign of the year 1SlS-a sign, how
ever. which has been almost destroyed
by the hand Of a Louis or by an Empire.
or another, who swore allegiance 10
the Empire, has been interfered with
by a deyotee Of 1913, and the latter has
left hts mark Not in form only, but In
color also, does the confusion become
evident. What might have been har-
mony in mauye. or gray, or some other
color, has been rudeiy touched by gay
and audacious shade. and the lovely eff
feet destroyed. What started forth in
spotless white is often crimsoned, at
length. with conflict. No one is purely
or wholly himself. For all the workers
of the Babel insist upon an opportunity
TO touch the model, and the result is
confusion.
Behold! for example. this costume OF
materials and styles galore, and beware
OF Babel, IL you do not, YOU also may
be turned out something after this FASH
ion. The skirt started well enough. with
a fnauve crepon, but the black mousse
line de sole almost envelOped IL I'm its
fOlds. Then, in the bodice, IL gathered
itself quietly together; while over 1t
fell the chiffon jabot. in front and from
the back came a short bolero in black
velvet. turning back over the big velvet
puffs In wide revers. Three quaint bows,
with loops drawn 10 the sides. form a
belt: a smaller bow stands out at the
neck
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
A Pretty Lawn Party.

The lovely country home Of Colonel a..
s. Buford presented a very say and fes-
tive appearance last Monday night. The
occasion was a lawn party In honor OF
Miss Sally HoDsOn, VINO was the guest
OF little Miss Mary Buford. Lanterns OF
every hue and shade we're strung across
the lawn from tree TO tree, giving just
sufficient light 10 mike the young lads
and lasses that participated appear like
fairies. The little hostess. though UNI
accustomed 10 such duties. filled her place
with unusual grace The table. which
was spread under the trees, was most
beautiful, and was covered with every
delicacy that could be desired.
Miss Mary Buford attired in a charm
ing dress Of blue and white organdie, led
the Virginia reel. with Master Corydon
Hobson. Then followed Miss Sally Hob
son. In pure white. with Master Sydley
Bufofd, Mss Annie Gray, IN green silk.
with roses; Miss Sallie Deane. in white
silk; Miss Katie Buford. in pink silk
Miss hahie STROLLER. In blue silk; Miss
Matte Pamplin, in pink silk. and many
others
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BASEBALL THIS AFTERNOON.
yirginias with n New Battery to Play the
uninsured cheYuss.

There is every reason for the people
with currency, postage stamps and soup
tickets. who usually hang on the outside
Of a Seventh-street car. seeing an excel
lent contest OF baseball at the Chester
field diamond this afternoon at . O'CLOCK
The Cherubs and the Colts will chase
around the diamond for points. and Host
who votes for Presidents in Newport
News. will decorate the box for the Nir-
ginias. Magee viii wear the breast Plate
and parrot cage. and Luck will be gay
as an embryo third baseman.
Lemons will do the honors for the
Cherubs, and Fosters auburn hair VIII
mix with the dust behind the plate.
On the Dinwiddie diamond the Spiders
and the Farmers will play the same old
spirited bang-up game, the Co1egians
having Johnson and Hodge as their bat
terry. They have been playing good ball
recently, losing one game in stanton
on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thurs
day they captured two games from Roam
oke, and yesterday they took a game
from Lynchburg by a score Of six 10 three
The first game Of the Richmond League,
composed of youths, took place yesterday
afternoon at Island Park between the
Southern Stars and the Richmonds The
contest resulted in victory for the Stars
with a score Of twenty-one to four
Smidt and LIBBY were the battery for the
winners, and Boschen and Williams filed
the boxes for the other team. Holland
Withers and Latham ola considerable
heavy batting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
THE DUTY OF CONGRESS.

If the average member of Congress
can ever forget the devices and double
dealir & Of the demagogue, and be brave
enough to give his constituents the bene-
nt of the information he must receive
from hearing full and fair debates. now
is the time for such an one TO assume
for once the role of statesman and vote
for what he knows to be wise and right.
regardless Of the opinions OF Tom, Dick
and Harry at some crossroads precinct.
The majority of congressman, certainly
Virginia congressman. senators and rep
resentatiyes, must know that our pres
ent deplorable condition is due 10 wide
spread distrust among the people. grow
out of an original and inevitable lack
Of faith I'm the sixty-fve-cent dollar.
The first and indispensable htep is TO
re-establish confidence in the minds Of
the millions who can't or won't argue,
but do act. Let those millions know that
the dollar Of the United States IS gold,
or its absolute equivalent of intrinsic
value. That every dollar. whether gold,
deemed alike In gold, or its equivalent
value in silver. DO this at once. Don't
delay 10 settle how much silver must be
put into the silver dollar TO make Il
worth Il gold dollar. That can be settled
upon full consideration. and will not be
settled wisely If it is settled In hurry
There is now but little. if any, lack Of
actual money in this country for our
| present business. But this money has
been withdrawn from its regular chan
neis by timid people. who will believe
nothing is safe until they hear that the
sherman biil-that fons maiorum-has
been wiped from the statute book.
Gentlemen OF Congress. don't delay.
Act at once! Men, women and chill
dren are suffering while you are shutting
in order to make your respective records
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
Henrico County News.

George Bowles was before Squire Larus
yesterday morning on the charge of as
saulting and maliciously biting with intent
to MAIN Henry Berger. He was sent on
10 the grand jury.
The county school board Will meet to-
day Tor the purpose OF auditing the school
accounts for the past year.
Misses i. j. Holiday and Il. H. Broad
aus TWO popular school teachers OF the
county, are visiting the Worlds Fair.
Superintendent ]. h. Fussel on the 18th
and 18th instant will examine In his Office
white applicants for the positions OF
school teachers for the ensuing session.
on the 18th and 18th colored applicants
win be examined.
Mr. j. c, Mitchell has returned home
after pleasant sojourn at Ocean View.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
Cake and balloons.

81. Luke's Sunday School gave quite an
enjoyable entertainment 10 the scholars
Thursday evening from to 10 o'clock.
The yard was brilliantly illuminated with
japanese lanterns. and the children NOV
ing TO and fro gave 1t quite a gay
aspect. Cream and cake were served In
the church, and. after singing a few
hymns, they all proceeded TO the church.
yard TO witness a balloon ascension. The
balloons were quite large. measuring q
feet In circumference and feet tall.
After the little ones had gazed on the
aerial ships until they could not distin-
guish them from the stars. they returned
home 10 dream OF the hours they had
just spent in such glee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
Will Leave Town To-Niehf.

A happy lot OF citizens will leave Rich
mond over the Chesapeake and Ohio road
tonight, and for one week have delight
in the many health-giving attractions
Of Ocean View. They are the members
u the First regiment OF infantry, who
will go into an encampment by the sad
sea waves. and IL Is expected there win
be 225 OF them. Colonel Henry c. Jones
has ordered the regiment TO as
semble at the armory tonight at b
o'clock, and they will leave shortly after
reaehing Ocean View 1usk before mid
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
THE ACTION OF OUR BANKS.

The banks OF Richmond have followed
the lead OF the banks OF the principal
cities of the United States In agreeing
together not TO pay out cash on cheeks
except 10 q limited amount, but TO honor
cbacbs given so as to continue their
use in business as usual and to create
a bank credit for any one who presents
them.
This concurrent action of the banks
has been brought about by the action OF
depositors themselves. The banks are In
no sense to blame for the inconvenience
which the public must suffer from this
change OF method. Banks perform great
nublic functions. the main features OF
which are the safe keeping Of money
without charge. collection OF exchanges
and the lending Of money upon good
security and TO solvent borrowers.
Our Richmond banks have been ably
and conservativeiy managed-nearly all
OF tlrem have large surpluses-and they
have been able 10 furnish the necessary
accommodations TO the merchants and
manufacturers OF our city. But like all
other banks, they have been preyed upon
by the cowardly and the ignorant de-
postors who, distressing the 60 cent silver
dollar. have extended their distrust TO
every monetary concern. The banks have
wisely determined that such depositors
shall not any longer have any advantage
over those who are not disposed to break
up banking in IA mad purpose TO protect
themselves.
Banking is. I'm its wide aspect. bust
ness between the banks on the one side
and the public on the other, in which
mutual confidence Is fundamental reqdi-
site. The banks rely upon the public
the depositors-not Withdrawing deposits
except for legitimate requirements, of
which a safe estimate may be formed.
The depOsitors rely on the banks hav-
ing the II ney ready for these legitimate
requirements whenever IL is called for.
Thereupon the banks make loans to
proper borrowers, and the business of
the community goes along smoothly.
But when depositcrs, or any large part Of
them, undertake TO withdraw their money
without any reason except the arbitrary
purpose to lock 1t up. and the banks find
this out. the banks, in defence not only
Of those depositors who continue their
regular course of business but in defence
Of the public interests Of trade and manu-
facture and OF the banks thems elves,
simply say We will not pay out money
to be withdrawn from trade and locked
up; we will pay what is necessary for
living expenses, and as for trade bust
ness you must use checks hereafter, as
you have been accustomed to do hereto
fore. We will not allow our trustfuI
depostors TO be imposed upon, and we
will not be imposed upon ourselves.
This Is the substance of the whole mat
ter: AS soon as the people will stop
locking up or hiding money the whole
trouble will cease. AS It has been re-
Gently. the timid depositor is like a horse
haltered with a slip-knot, the more he
pulls the tighter the moose becomes.
The banks have adopted a heroic but
wise measure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
IT'S ALE FOR TOU.
A Treat In Store for the Fortunate Read
ers OF the Times.


The Sunday edition OF The Times to-
morrow will be an excellent newspaper
In every respect. 1t Will be bright, clear
and crisp. and will contain the latest
news. local and foreign, served 10 the
reader in an intelligent manner. Every
energy will be directed, especially to-
wards the news departments, but there
will be an abundance Of catchy misce-
laneous reading In fact. the Sunday
Times will be complete magazine OF
current literature as wei as high stand
ard newspaper, One or the features or
the paper Will be an article about the
coming Confederate reunion at Birming-
ham, Ala. This will contain pictures OF
the young ladies who are to represent
the various Southern States In the Tab
leaux OF Beauty" and has been prepared
after much trouble and expense.
Welter, the sporting man, will be In
with a discussion on the comparative
merits of Sullivan and Corbett Welter
is a Richmonder: knows what he Is
talking about, and has pictures or ms
men.
A story John Harvey. Tough, by J.
A. Wheat, of BerryvIlle, Va, WIN prove
most interesting. And an article from the
ever welcome pen Of Judge a. NJ. Kei-
ley will be a winning card. There VIII
also be a story copyrighted entitled
Locked Out" which is highly enter
tanning, and carries with IT moral les
son which every man and boy should
read. The hero had a most tragic ex-
perience, but it did him good In the end.
1t would take entirely too much space
20 begin 30 enumerate the many GOOD
things which viii appear In Sundays
Times. These named are only few,
However, mention should be made OF
the Boys and Girls Department, the
Woman's Page and the Religious ana
Literary page. II you want TO be tnor-
oughly posted on the news or the Day
and al the same time delightfully."- enter
tanned. read the big Sunday Times.
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debts because they had the property
A. III

debts because they had the property
against their debts.
This proposition of Mr.. Stewards Will
perhaps convince this banking mousse
that the governments certificates must
be treated as part OF It's debt. Up to
this time the notes issued for silver pur-
chases under the Sherman law have had
n dollars worth OF silver behind each
dollar of notes that the government
issued for IL. II is now proposed to
ninch the silver behind each note. IL
,ha n,an is carried far enough what will
become OF the assets the government
has behind its circulating notes? And
when they are all gone. would the bank
ing house treat those notes as credits
instead of debts?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
Lead Pine Thieves.

About 10 o'clock Thursday night thieves
entered the house OF Mr. Joseph Levy.
No. 100 east Marshall. and cut large
piece Of lead pipe out Of the bathroom.
All Of the family were absent, and when
they returned the room was flooded with
water. The matter was reported at the
Second station, and about o'clock yes
terday morning officer Shields arrested
William Richardson and Alexander Pat
terson doth coioredD, having in their pos
session a piece OF pipe corresponding In
size to that stolen. Their case will be
before the police court this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12

stegai OF Littleton and Messrs. Isaac
NJ. Tay1or ana p. r. rairson OF Morgan
ton. N. c.. are registered at the Metro
politan.
The following pensions have been gran
ted: virgInia--Myron L. Dodge. North
Carolina-Original Widows. etc, AIRY
Davis. mother. H. L. !"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
MISS DANIELS SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES AND CHILDREN
10i WEST MAIN STREET.

The next session Of this school viii y.
gin SEPTEMBER 2Sth.
Miss Daniel will be assisted I'm the Il.
:ermediate and Collegiate DEPARTS,
by Mrs. Caskie Cabeli, and I'm ne 81
mary Department by Miss Jc0ries.
German, Miss Baugh.
French, Professor l.. y. Hasseier
A new feature In the school De- "a b..
dergarten IN French by Nine. Hass,,.s
for children OF six years and uDoa.t.
Nine. Hasseleff viii also have a COME.
sation class for students Of French
Both OF these classes are free OF cha-y.
Whitehead.
Miss Daniel will receive a limited him.
Der Of Boarding pupils.
For further particulars apply o. pr,r.
cipal. auii-toci
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
LEVY 81 DAVIS.

4, RANULATED SUGAR, 5ac.
VI salt Pork, lOc. a pound
Fresh Country Butter. 2Oc a pound
Light Brown Sugar. A.. "A pound.
Pure Lard. pounds for 25c.
Best city Meal. G0c. bushel.
Good Tea, 25c. a pound
Arbuckle's Ariosa Coffee. De. a pound.
Eight bars Large Soap for 25c.
Pourd Boxes Best Baking Powders. 10c.
Sardines. &c. a box.
New Mackerei, 25c. dozen.
New North Carolina Cut Hesrings. f0c.
a dozen.
Pure cider Vinegar. 2Jc. gallon.
Pure Mixed Spices, 20c. pound.
Carolina Rice. &c. a pound.
California Hams. lie. a pound
New North Carolina Roe Herrlngs.
ia dozen for 25c.
Snow Flake Flour, 1915 a barrel or
&c. a sack.
Silver King Flour, best sold, s425 a
barrel or 2sc. a sack.
two Cans Salmon for DC.
S. CLIM ANS SON,
1870 and 1922 east Main
Phone 3i6. Prise-List mailed on APP
piicattou.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
SCHOOLS.
College Of William and Mary,
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.
Next Session Begins October 5, 1893,

Expenses for students willing % teach
tw, years in the public schools Of Viz.
ginia. board. fuel. lights and washirv
$40 per month; other students from 80
to Sl4 per month; medical fee. s.. TUT
ton fee. chargeabie against such student,
as are not willing to take pledge -
teach. $3.50 per half sesslon. Send ~,
catalogue. LYON G. TYLER
au1-tu. th. Sam Presider,
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Mr. Overly CoDyalescent.

Mr.. Edward overly. who was thrown
from the cars and badly hurt, is now on
the high road to recovery. DIR. Open
himer states that he will probably be able
to get out before very long.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
SATURDAY. AUGUST. 70 1898.
SIX PAGES.
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Manatoka Tribe. I. 0. r. NJ, Odd-Fellows'
Hall.
Richmond Lodge, international Associa-
ton Of Maohinists, Eagle Hall.
Enterprise Council. Jr. o. L. "A. NJ, Jr.
o. u. A. Nj. Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
A Small Fire.

A still alarm was turned In yesterday
al lib from engine-house No Z, caused
by the burning OF some waste oil at Rue
gers restaurant. ignited by the friction
or the electric fans. Some OF the firemen
extinguished the blaze without damage
10 the building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
EDUCATIONAL.

{, CHOLARsHIP FOR sALE-AWAsH-
> INGTON AND LEE SCHOLARS
SHIP. which originally cost $50. can be
bought at a great reduction. Apply 10
LOCK BOX %, Charlottesville. Va.
au9-6t'
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YROEESsIQNAL.

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TAMEs LYONS,
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AT LAM.
LAW Office. No. State Bank Building.
Telephone ssi. Postoffice box e69
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courts in Richmond deeds and Wills care
iully prepared. Acknowledgements aud depo-
sitions tsken- Colisctions promptly made
and resulted les "
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