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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14


Captain John Smith and His Critics Is
the title of a handsomely printed little
volume of some seventy-odd pages, IN
which Mr.. Charles Polndexter, acting Ii
brarian Of the Virginia State Library,
comes to tho rescue Of the doughty "ad-
venturer," whose conspicuous position
in the foundation Of this colony has been
assailed. Mr.. Poindexter most carefully
and conscientiously reviews the facts
about the Relation" a small book about
Virginia, printed in 1905. upon which the
case against Smith was largely made up.
His point %. 44)that there were as shrewd
stock jobbers in London 1908. as in New
York 1893, seems well taken, in view Of
the anxiety Of the "adventurers" TO
have their enterprises show up well
The book is very interesting. and when
once begun Will be held until finished.
Mr.. Poindexter. no doubt, found 1t an
agreeable task to defend his hero, to
whom he awards the honored title Of
Father Of Virginia"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
is 1T NOT BRIBERY ArIANY ?

In the letter which we published from
Clifton Forge on the morning of Deem
Der 9th, the writer, who is a perfectly
trustworthy and reliable citizen. said:
II have IT from unquestioned authority
that offers OF money have been made
in this district Ito be used in the late
election), provided the candidate for the
Legislature, Hon. 4. +. Withrow would
support one Of the candidates for the
Senate"
Notwithstanding the publications which
have been made in the local columns of
the State and The Dispatch, and not
withstanding the fact that Mr.. Withrow
has been in the city ever since the letter
was published. we call attention to the
fact that Mr.. Withrow has not denied the
statement. and he has not authorized any
denial OF IT, Not only so, but MIR. With
row will not authorize any denial of It.
Stick a pin right there, and don't forget
, a..
= Mr.. Withers is reported as saying he
il not willing to introduce an inyestiga-
tion resolution into the Legislature until
some specific statement, justlfying IT, is
made. Here is specific statement enough.
If that money was offered with the
knowledge and consent OF the candidate
for the United States Senate. 1t is in
morals an attempt TO bride and dis
qualities the candidate for the office Of
senator as efTectually as II It came up to
the legal definition of bride so as TO
authorize a conviction for an attempt
10 bride.
but does II not come up TO the legal
IDEA Of an attempt TO bride?
II is a crime at the common law 10
attempt to bribe a voter in an election.
(state VS. jackson. 70 Maine. 81. 1t is true
this was not an offer to influence Mr..
Witlr0w's vote in the election for mem
bers Of the Legislature, but II was an
offer OF money TO influence his vote in
the Legislature, provided he was elected
10 the Legislature. II withrow had ac-
cepted the money. a conditional contract
would have been made. whereby he
bound himself 20 do thing. pro-
yided he was elected 60 the Legisla-
ture. II the event happened the contract
would have been complete Withrow
would have been under a contract 10
vote In the Legislature for the candidate
for the Senate who advanced the money.
There can be no difference in principle
between contract In consideration OF
money 10 vote one way In a present
election. and contract IN consideration
OF money to vote In a future election
one way. provided a certain event occurs.
The contract becomes complete the
moment the event occurs. II the money
Ia accepted. We pronounce no opinion
upon this case; We merely state the
case with the argument. and We say
there 10 great plausibility In the PROPOSE
ton that Il Is case which could justif,
conviction At common law for an
Attempt to bride.
TIE Lssislaturs eonnot shisk it, duty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
THURSDAY DECEMBER "a, 1898,
SIX PAGES.
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Metropolitan Lodge. Masons. Masonic
MANCHESTER Chapter. Masons. Masonic
Hall.
Friendship Lodge, X. Of p. owens Hall
Marshall Lodge. X. Of F., Central Hall
Section g2, Endowment Rank, X. OF p
ll5 north Twentieth street.
Roane Lodge, ]. O. O. T., Corcoran Hail.
Aurora Lodge. /. o. o. f., Ellett's Hail.
Henderson Lodge, ]. o. o. T., Toneys'
Hall.
Manteo Tribe, /. o. r. NJ, Kerse's Han.
Virginia Lodge, X. of H., Concordia Hall.
Virginia COnclave, l. O. H, Eagle Hall.
Lee Lodge Tonti, Eagle Hall.
Old Dominion Lodge, Golden Chain, Lau-
be's Hall.
\. w. Glinn Council. Jr. o. U. A. NJ, Jr.
.. u. A. Nj. Han.
Davis Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, Eighth
and Hull streets.
Virginia Council. II. A, Lee Camp Hail
Belvidere Council. II. A, Gatewood's Hail.
West End Court, Il. l.. of A., Jr. o. u.
A. NJ. Hall.
Liberal Grove. u. A. o. D., Druids' Hall.
Monroe Grove, u. A. o. D., Belvidere
Hall.
Jefferson Lodge. l. o. G. T., Boze's Hall
Soldiers Home Lodge, l. O. G.. T., Sol
diers Home
st Patricks Beneficial Society, Twenty
sixth and Grace streets.
Richmond Lodge, Y. @. Of s., Springfield
Hall.
Stuart Horse Guard, Snyder Building.
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The complete revolution in the style OF
coats this year has been the source Of
many complaints among the majority Of
women whose purses are not long. /
heard one woman bewailing her fate
because she paid S25 for new coat last
year and now IL is no more in style than
Il Ct had been made ten years ago. The
skirt is scant. the sleeves are small and
the revers do not point In the right d.
rection. The collar is the wrong shape
and there is no pelerine. In short, she
IS narrow and she ought TO be broad.
There is 10 question about II,
broad women are the style this winter,
as you will see plainly when you try TO
pass two or three Of them when they are
walking abreast. I sat beside n woman
I'm the car the other day. and l heard
her telling how she renovated her last
years coat. II seemed 10 me very
good idea and I believe it would solve
the difficulty between economy and fash
ion.
II had a black MORE silk skirt" said
she. (which was not a bit the worse for
wear. but the waist was old-fashioned.
cut off the skirt to my coat and had
the garment fitted tight. then / took my
MORE silk skirt and made a full coat
skirt Of IT, which was as fiaring and as
much i'm style as any Of the coats on
Broadway For the sleeves | had 10 get
four yards Of new silk. that was not
nearly so bad as buying new coat and
il answers the same purpose
The French coat offers a great obstacle
I'm the way Of renovation, for most OF
them are cut with the long flaring skirt
and do not afford the opportunity Of sew
ing one on Coats buttoned down the
side are favorites with the French fash
ion mongers. The one shown above is
such a coat II fits close over the hips
and flares at the bottom. Box plated
founces Of velvet trim the neck and
broaden the shoulders. The hat is one
Of those flats which IS twisted and bent
until. like the old woman Of Mother
Goose fame. # surely can never recognize
itself It IS trimmed with velvet bows
standing up wing fashion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

TO have this case investigated. II can
dtdate for the Senate has attempted 70
influence the votes OF members OF II
by a corrupt use OF money. II should re-
fuse 10 elect him 10 the Senate. regard
less of consequences.
This Is the most serious crisis in the
history OF this State that has ever occurr-
ed since Appomattox. 40 the Leefsla-
tnre shall act in it. the future OF politics
in this State. aye. the very character OF
Virginla's people. may be determined
Stand up to your duty. gentlemen ana
act as your people expect you TO act
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
THE oSrRIca POLICY WILL NOT DO

The ostrich policy will not do Vain is
It for the Legislature of Virginia to stick
It's head under the sand and think It
hides Itself from the people Of Virginia.
They see 1t, they are watching II. and
they will demand OF it a full explanation
OF what II is now doing. The people Of
Virginia have never been so reused as
they are now. They are discussing this
senatorial matter in every quarter, and In
every home OF the State. They believe
there have been hocus-pocus proceedings
in it. by which their rights have been
bartered away. They demand that the
election OF senator shall be stopped short
of, until the charges OF bribery and cor
ruption have been investigated. This is
not a thing said by some men. II is said
by all who know anything Of the subject
and desire TO clear the character OF the
State. And their voices are growing
louder and louder every minute. The
Legislature must investigate this matter,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

fifteen Industrial shut-downs and forty
res,,nntiors T,tsnrs OF twenty-five In
ravor ~ ro,,,r,,',io, This is on account
Of that "tbreat,' In the Wilson bill
The Davis Coal and Coke Company Is
Just now doing the largest business since
the Organization Of the company. The
prospects are good for work all winter
Elk Garden News -,
esting IN view Of the proVls,ou lOI re
coal in the new tariff bill and Mr. Davis
opposition 10 It before the ways ana
Means Committee
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]&{'oFE:N
\0NlPAfY
-
II 70 IL and II Fast Broad.
Il, 10, Is and II East Broad.

RICHMOND. JnufslANs leo. ~ t'''-
All the world of Christmas things
under Cohen's one roof makes
everybody akin, and you are by
no means to esuange this natural
calling. Every stream of appear
dnce pours forgetfulnesS Of the
scarcity of ready money by the
vastnesS and brilliancy of the great
display Of holiday ware and the
many, many thousands that thought
conceived and hands created.
There is more tore news to print
these days than there is printed.
Upwards of a quarter million dol
lars in general merchandise, moving
with the Swiftness of a holiday
stream, is not readily caught up
with the uncertainty Of the pen.
Bric-a-Brac-Art pieces of artistic
China, quaint and queer eVolutions
of Pottery science, the many COL
ored pism, the reflections of newly
devised cut glass, the new creations
for the neVer-before-knOWn wants,
are like a passing panorama. Keep
your want or satisfy it by buying.
You are welcome under all circum-
stances.
The collection of the great family
of Dolls are i'm themselves of suttl-
Gent interest to engage many thou
sand little hearts.
Dolls with Flaxen Curls. Dolls with Real
Hair. with heads indestrucuole or
bisque. with eyes that move or those
that never sleep. with bodies that
smack Of kids or movable joints,
China Dolls or Rubber or anything
that a Doll was ever thought TO be
made Of.
Here are three prices to stand for all
1-inch Kid Body, Talking Doll, calling
Mamma" and Papa bisque head,
SOC.
1O-inch. full size. Movable Joint Bisque
Head. showing teeth, for re.
19-inch, large proportioned hld BABY
with shoes and stockings Csc.
Dressed Dolls, of which we have
every style and size, are at an
almost par price this season with
the undressed. Made to our own
order with styles Of dress quite
American. Dolls heads and all the
various Doll furnishings.
O. Dinner Sets on sale this morn
ing. III pieces are English Pot
terry whose goods are never less
than SIS a set. New shape and
beautiful decorations for So. so a set.
able Jardiniers, nickIe plated or
brass, embossed, for $3.50, usual
price s3.75.
Cups and Saucers are here as. no.
where. &C to 81. so each. SPECIAL.
A lot for 15c that cost 81 dozen.
500 Children's Nursery Chairs
will be sold to-day for 29c.
500 Cart Rolling Chimes, SOC
usual, for 25c.
CAPES-Fur-New shapes with
Derby collars for SI975.
Silk PluSh-lhe newest, edged
with fur, STATS; were S23 two days |
ago. SI7.4o, were SIS.
There are wonderful prices in the
Cloak room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
Editorial Comment.

Nobody Is surprised" says the Atlanta
Journal, "at anything the present South
Carolina Legislature does, and. therefore,
the performance yesterday Of a man in
that body named Ashley can hardly be
considered remarkable \ bill to appro-
pirate $50 year to two manned Confed-
crate veterans was under consideration
when Ashley suggested that they be sent
10 the poorhouse."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

The Times compliments to the Dis
patch upon its discovery three quarters
Of a century after the event that Moore's
pistol was loaded. 1t is glad this dis
covery furnishes the Dispatch consola-
ton for the fact that its own weapon was
not loaded.
This is a striking illustration Of the
virtue there is in the doctrine Of lucus
a non lucendo. and the case proves that
even an overloaded gun may sometimes
kick.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

and II should stop the election Of senator
until II IL investigated.
How those members who feel that the
Legislature II under suspicion can re-
frain from demanding an investigation
exceeds our comprehension.
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g. Davis

sell better goods for less money
than any competitor
See what good values we are
now offering in Carpets and Limo
leums. We have a tull assortment
in all grades, and guarantee best
workmanship and best goods al
lowest prices.
Ten per cent. deducted from
the marked price OF any Cloak OF
Cape.
Ten per cent. deducted from the
marked price Of any Gents SmoH'
ing Jacket or Dressing Gown
Our sample pairs Shoes at hai
price beat any you can find.
A new assortment OF flD7
Large Dolls on sale to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

BLACK AND NAVY. Fur FnGr.
WORTH COLLAR JACKETS NJ who's
We have sold hundreds ~ s.. reduced pow
to $3.50
one LOT OF MISSES TAN. BROWN ord
GRAY ALL-WOOL CHENlOT JACKETS.
full sleeve and skirt. s.zeu ~, a. i5 years.
reduced from $3.50 20 1895.
BLACK and NAVY. BEAVER ana
SERGE JACKETS. Columbian c''ar
plain and fur edge. reduced from $3.50 %
S69S
BRAIDED and FUR EDGED WORTH
COLLAR JACKETS. the $3.50 grade U.
duced 20 &15.
styles of our best sellers l1 81
JACKETS. newest dos.snL reduced 'ot-
Fine quality MOSCOW IEANERJa.F.
ETS, with silk and sutast braid o1 slt
and collar. reduced from $50 to l.6H
GRETCHENS and CHILDttN'
SHORT CLOAKS have en- been r.I-.si
IN same proportions as above.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
Philadelphia Record :

A new bankruptcy bill drawn up by
Representative Bailey. of the House
Committee on the Judiciary, was hailed
with satisfaction yesterday by the friends
Of honest trade. In this proposed statute
there IS provision only for voluntary
bankruptcy; and it is likely that under
its operation all the legal machinery
prescribed in the Torrey measure for the
speedy apprehension Of delinquents who
might have fallen FOUL of the law would
be of no avail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

Commenting on the senatorial contest
in this State, the same paper adds:
How are the mighty fallenr Charges
OF bribery are being made in connection
with the late senatorial contest I'm the
proud old State of Virginia"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
New York Times :


Some of the politicians in the Senate
especially those on the Republican side
show o disposition 10 get unduly excited
over an antediiuvian issue. Senator Cul-
lom seems TO think that he can make
some capital for himself in Illinois. where
he wishes 70 secure reelection through
the Legislature 10 be chosen next year
by making a loud and vigorous protest
against the repeal of the Federal election
law. He apparently assumes that his
party can be stirred 10 some of its an.
Client passion over this question. bat he
is probably mistaken. We doubt II one
nalf the rarty takes any interest In Il
and Of these who do very n any would be
lutte willing 10 let this continuance To-
Federal interference with elections 10 b.
the board. II Is certain that the people
of the country. by a large majority
would gladly be rid Of IT,
Wheeling CIV. Va Register:
Bradstreet'g REPORTS for the past weak
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
For Wakefulnes- and Nervousness
vsF FoRgvoRD's ACiD PHOSPHATE.

Dr. J. +. Neely. Washington. ID. c.,
saws: u have used IL with complete sue
cess I'm treating wakefulness and extreme
nervousness caused from mental excite
ment: also Indigestion, and find IL very
pleasant remedy"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

"The Governor Of Florida" says the
Philadelphia Press. after clustering
awhile about his intentions 10 prevent
the mill between Corbett and Mitchell
taking place in that State. has apparently
succumbed to some sort Of influences, and
preparations for the fight are going on
openly The training place has been
chosen and the building Of the rink is
proceeding merrily, as Governor Mitchell
can learn any day If he chooses TO ask
why so much hammering and saving is
heard IN jacksonville If the real reason
why the Governor backed down were
given It would probably be found to be
the hope that the event will bring so
much money into Florida that spare cash
will be plentiful there for a year to
come"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
New York World.

1t IS undoubtedly true that the exten.
sion Of the free list in the interest OF our
manufacturers. wage-earners, and con
sumers, will result In loss Of revenue
But the Democratic party can afford 10
contrast its policy of reducing revenues
by abating taxes with the Republican
policy Of reducing them by increasing
taxes. It is better 10 sacrifice revenue by
relieving the people OF burdensome taxes
than to turn a surplus into a deficiency
by reckless extravaganza as the Republi-
cans did.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
Philadeinhla rlmes

The Americans in Honolulu who formed
provisional government with the aid Of
the United States forces for the purpose
Of bringing Hawaii into the Tr~ior with
themselves as legislators. officers and
senator's, are now engaged in holding
mass-meetings and adopting resolutions
In their own favor
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GROCERIES.


4, RANULATED SUGAR PIX ~
~ RtAtAs ssfrs DO .rf~
Light Brown Sugar. per pound '+'''' tt
Good cream enc csc, per poui1 -.'''" =,
Three large Cans Tomatoes lur-..+'''
" hite sugar. per pound. .-+----.- $1,000 -,
New Corn, cans for...r.ttssssssf'sf' =
New kaislns. per pound .........-+-''''
French Candy, per pound. -
New Home Made preserves, per tD''' -
or 4 pounds iof. ...... 49,. ',,.,,.,,oi n
Arblckle's ArlOsa COnee. per poAuA''
Chalmers Gel0tinc. per pachas' '''''' tn
Large can Table fcachc3tt.. t'-'t'tt''
fonefass t'odnsh per pound......'''' "a
Pure sugar Syrup. per galion..'''''''' Is
New Afackcrel Per dozen. t......st-'tf' Z
New Currants. per pound. .,.....'s''''' ~
New Citron. per pound -. .., ,.,,.,,,i 4
New Virginia Buckwheat. per iso"h'" -,
or pounds for......t. rt'.''-''f'''
Apple Butter, per ppnh1' ''''''''''''. -
Cooking Butter per pound '.''.''''''' i1
N inc Yor Jelly. per quart '''''''' Nd
NeW Mixed Nuts, per pound. ..:'s .I,S
$50 and is2z east Msui,
Phone ZIG. Price-List mailed on ~
cation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

Great Britain. according 70 a recent
report, has 900 acres cultivated with
crops, besides 270OOOOO acres in grass
land This cultivated area Is about as
large as that under cotton in this country,
half as large az that under wheat and
quarter as large as that under corn, while
the grass land is three-hfths Of the area
which yields hay in this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
Baltimore Herald

Senator Hoar was little too piquant
and personal in his attack on the Presi-
dent 1t will be difficult 10 convince the
not patriotic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

Mr.. DORIS paper SAYS:
IL now looks ass 81 LHiuokalanYs new
purple and gold recoronatiou gown will
be out Of fashion before she gets word
from the White House that the time has
come to put it on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14

The same paper has this comment on
the Wilson tariff bill:
Some say the new tariff bill Is for free
trade, and some say it is FOR protection
Atlanta Constitution.
In either case. il is contrary 10 the
Democratic platform. That honored,
though strangely repudated instrument
declares for revenue only; and under that
declaration both free trade and protec-
ton are squarely ruled out.
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Again:

Again.
Reminiscent Of the Revolution an IN
come tax would be a tax on T. In this
case It stands for Truth, which likewise
would be pitched overheard.
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New York Sun:

The millions Of bottles Of gas and gayety
reposlng in the limestone tunnels Of
Rheims will be interested 10 know that
Professor Wilson now proposes TO keep
the duty on champagne at the high Nc
Kinley level-namely eight dollars
dozen for quarts.
Champagne Is a luxury and a perfect
subject for a revenue tariff, from any
point Of view, and I'm the light OF any
theory OF taxation, simple or scientific.
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Wheeling CIV. Va Register:
Bradstreet's reports for the past week
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