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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
cU1RKE AT THE ACADEMY.
"IittIe Butterfig " Received With Little
Approval by "a Fairly Large Audience


Mr. Yufred Clarke and his company OF
comedians presenting Little Butterfly
at the Academy last evening failed TO
achieve an unqualified success before the
fairly large audience present. On the con-
trarv. many were Of the opinion that the
plav was lnane and poorly played, and
grew wearied before the final drop Of the
curtain was made Others, more gener-
ous in their opinions, and with more ad-
nniration for the scion OF the noble house
of Booth. thought the play gave a rather
passable representation OF the days long
ago.
The play is an adaptation Of some old
English comedy that was probably pre-
scented by John Sleeper Clarke when he
was young IL mas the mustiness OF an
old volume about IL, and carries one back
TO the time when individuals past the
prirne of life. made consummate fools Of
themselves. and expected people TO delude
themselves with the idea that what they
did was irresistiby amusing. II has the
smack about 1t Of some of the antiquated
comedies one finds on the top shelf OF
library. where the spiders and other
chronological specimens have held high
carnival for years. 1t has story where
there are enough genealogical complica-
tions TO give dismay TO a trio OF intelli-
gent, Woodworking, energetic Quaker City
lawyers.
The title role of Little Butterfly is as
sumed by Mr.. Clarke, who is really the
entire comedy, for the other members Of
the cast circle around him and shine with
only reflected light. He is amusing, al
though bit Of his comedy in the first act
is far too exaggerated TO be at all ludi
crious. Miss Martha Ford's role gives
her but small opportunity Of displaying
her talent.
At the matinee this afternoon Gold
smiths immortal comedy, "She Stops to
Conquer" will be presented. Mr.. Clarke
and his company are said to give an ex-
cellent presentation Of the play.
Tonight "Tit for Tat" will be given.
Shing-C hing
Richard Stahrs latest comic opera sue
cess, "Shing Ching" which comes 10 the
Academy OF Music for three nights next
week. closes a remarkably successful en-
gagement in Philadelphia tonight at the
Grand Opera House The company is one
Of the strongest that has visited the
South in a long time. and besides a popu-
lar cast includes a chorus Of over fifty
trained voices. Concerning the opera the
Philadelphia Press says:
Richard Stahl's new opera, Shing
Ching, Daughter of the Moon libretto
by Frank Dumont had its initial produc-
tion at the Grand Opera House last night,
and made an unquestionable success.
The music throughout is very much in
advance of anything the composer has
done"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
rHE RETEXUfS SUFFICIENT.
No Increase OF Taxation Necessary to Cover
the Expenses II the State.

increase
the Expenses II the State.
The state authorities have been great
" concerned over a statement recent
~ published In the Baltimore Sun. which.
by an error committed in the transmits
sion OF the telegram from here TO Bal
umore. conveyed just the opposite idea
from what was really intended.
In the statement IN question the Rich
mond correspondent OF The Sun appear
GO 10 say that the State Of Virginia had
not sufficient revenues to support It's
government and pay the intesest on
the public debt. This was a grave mis-
take. although the correspondent is not
20 blame for 81. because the error oc-
CURED after the article had been writ
ten. The mistake which consisted In
the representation that the revenues OF
the State were not sufficient TO meet
all obligations. was so much more de-
plorable. in as much as the article IN
question has been widely republished in
this state. and has been used by the
populists in their organ and on the
stump as an argument, that the present
State officials should be changed.
Since then the Richmond correspondent
OF the Baltimore Sun has distinctly
stated that the article as puDhshed con
viewed lust the opposite idea from what
IT was intended FOR. and that nc was
fully aware Of the fact that the revenues
OF the State are amply sufficient TO de-
fray an necessary expenses. including the
interest on the public debt, without
necessitating an increase OF the taxes.
State Treasurer Hartman. assured me
Yesterday. that the present revenues ~
the state woUl be even sufficient to
paw three per cent interest on the
century bonds. although the same, IN
der the law, have to run eight more
years at the rate OF interest " two per
cent.
Several month ago Colonel Morton
Marye. the Auditor of Public Accounts
prepared a statement showing the in
crease in the public revenues of the state
for the year 1892 over those Of 1889. and
the increased appropriations which con-
seauently the Commonwealth has been
enabled to make. This statement also
contained the inference that the revenues
Of 1893 would largely exceed those Of
1892
The following table shows the reve-
nues derived from taxation In 1889 ana
1892. and the APPROPRIATIONS made:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
From the capt 1.

Governor Mckinney Is stlll confined to
the executive mansion by sickness. The
meeting OF the Board OF Public Works.
which was TO have been held yesterday
az noon. had 20 be postponed, owing to
the absence Of the governor.
Sheriff A. w. Pulliam. OF Cupeper,
called at the capitol yesterday. after
delivering at the penitentiary John Por-
ter. sentenced to two years imprison-
ment for house-breaklng
Among the other visitors were General
William b. Taliferro. OF Gloucester, and
T. w. Lyons. treasurer OF Norfolk.
The governor yesterday removed the
political disabilities OF Richard Thornton.
colored. who was sentenced I'm 1856, I'm
the Magistrates Court OF Hanover coun-
ty. to receive a public whipping for petit
larceny
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
WEDDING IN SOUTHAMPTON.
Wild Turkeys Abundant in That Section.
Peanut Crop short.

BOYKINS, VA, Oct. 2O.-Special.-A
very quiet marriage took place at the
residence Of Mr.. ]. r. Westbrook, OF
Southampton county, Va, on Wednesday,
october IS. 1898. The parties were Miss
Ella t. daughter of Mr.. Westbrook, and
Mr. T. p. Weston, a prominent young
merchant Of this place. Only few
friends and relatives were present to
witness the ceremony. which was per-
formed by Rev. w. W. Sawyer, pastor
OF the Methodist church at Boykins.
The peanut crop is very short. and
farmers are expecting the price TO ad-
vance
Wild turkeys are quite plentiful this
season, and the huntsmen are having fine
sport.
Mr.. J. B. Weston, who had his hand
so badly cut in cotton gin some time
ago. is improving.
The condition OF Mr.. f. II. Grizzard.
who has been sick with the typhoid
fever for some weeks, is slightly i'm
proved. and his friends hope for his
speedy recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21

Lee Camp held its weekly meeting last
evening. with the Lieutenant Commander
in command, while Captain j. Taylor
Stratton recorded
A handsome picture, styled 1.-THE Lost
Cause" was received from Mr.. Thomas
II. Sullivan, Of New Haven, Conn.,, which,
on motion OF General Brander, was dedi-
Gated to the museum at the Soldiers
Home
The adjutant was requested TO express
the sympathy Of the camp to Colonel
A. L. Phillips, who has recently lost his
wife
On motion Of Comrade ID. Smith Red
ford. Comrades Miles T. Phillips and
Geoge w. Libby were added TO the en-
tertainment committee.
After the transaction Of some routine
business, the camp broke ranks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
JUSTICE JoHN,s coURr.


Yesterday
i'm the Police Court yesterday John
Cunningham (coloreD was charged with
breaking and entering I'm the night time
the room of w. IT. Cronie. and stealing
and carrying away one suit of clothing
valued at $l5. one watch and chain valued
40 $50. and $40 in United States currency,
t1e property of w. H. Cronie BY re-
quest of counsel for the accused, the case
Was continued tin the 2sth instant.
William Jones. the negro who hurled
% stone, Thursday night. az a negro at
seventeenth and Grace streets, and broke
tle jaw bone OF an old colored man.
named Samuel Smith, was before Justice
'ruichilcld ON the charge of felonious
luIt. smith. who is az the almshouse.
was unable to testify, owing 20 the seri-
ous nature of his wound. and the case was
continued tin the 18th instant
q. 81. Pitcher and A. j. HAYNES. CHARGED
with being disorderly and fighting In the
Third market during market hours were
both discharged From the evidence in
Che case 10 seemed that Pitcher proposed
t1 prescribe for am old soldiers wound.
and showed Haynes a similar wound Of
DIS own. which he had cured. Haynes
said that he couldn't see any wound on
lIchers leg. whereupon the latter de-
mlQded a retractiou OF the statement.
and proceeded 60 chastise Haynes. who.
however. got the best Of the scrap. and
pounded Pitcher with some decree Of
emphasis. Justice Crutchfold decided
ua, Pitcher who was In fault. had been
sufficiently punished.
Willie Brown (c0lore6 was fined $40
and costs for cruelty beating his adopted
ohld. George Brown. a child Of some
sN or seven years Of age. Witnesses
testified that the man had beaten the
cId numerically on several occasions.
Writ Harris alias Charles Dwyer was
sent to the Hastings Court on the charge
stealing @ silver fruit basket, the
property of Mrs. BENJAMIN Quarles, The
basket was recovered al pawn shop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
Juvenile Entertainments.

chIldren's entertainment was given
,asterdav afternoon at the Woman's
Chr,stIan Association. under the auspices
=, the Lunch Committee, which proved
a complete success. - ,,a
rast winter some valuable improve
,nsnts were made TO the lunch rooms
n the basement OF the building. and tie
ladies' inaugurated this system OF juve-
nile entertainments to defray the ex-
pense incurred.
Yesterdays event was a cake walk.
with a prize to the girl who walked
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
DEATH or Mn. WH. P.LOMPKIS.
A Wedding in Stafford couniy-Dweilips
Burnsd.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Oct. %
Special.-William =. Lumpkin, promi'
nent citizen Of Westmoreland county
died yesterday at his home near Oak
Grove. aged sixty-five years. He was
the father Of Mrs. w. d. Jones, OF Stat
ford county.
A dwelling in Falmouth. belonging 70
Mrs. j. A. Armstrong. was destroyed BY
fire to-day.
Mr.. ]. w. Wilson and Miss Nora A.
Herndon, daughter Of Mr.. Joseph Hern-
don, both of Stafford county. were mar
ried yesterday at the home OF the brides
parents, Rev. Mr.. Cummings. officiating.
They left on bridal tour
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
Prnnerfy Transfers.

Richmond: James II. Dooley and wife
10 John II. Powell IL feet on south side
Grace street, between First and Foushee,
sl7. NJ. l.. James and wife TO Rich
mond Perpetual Building Loan and Trust
Company, DC feet on Grace street, south
west corner Fifth. and S52 is feet on
cast side Cherry street, near Holly
$500.
Henrico: James II. Barton and wire
70 ]. III. Hartman. lots II and ~ In block
20 Barton Heights, $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
Vas Not interviewed.

Mr.. J. Brad. Beverly. the Populist
candidate for Lieutenant-G has
written TO The Times denying the IN
terview said 10 have been obtained from
him while in Roanoke. In his letter ne
says: -. ,,,oro
than month. / passed through there
about 2 A. NJ. on the 10th. but positiVe'y
had no conversation with any one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
MANY GOiug.

The low rates and many valuable pri-
vileees secured by accompanying the ex-
cursion Of the Retreat for the Sick 10 the
worlds Fair have caused quite num-
Der who were going otherwise, TO take
advantage of this trip. Apply at the Re
treat for the Sick for tickets and fun
parffci1IarS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
The Body Found.

The body OF John W. Clark. who was
drowned on Sunday last, was found yes
terday at 2 o'clock by John Johnson OPP
posite Six Gates. near Richmond me
body had drifted owing 20 the high water
a distance OF nearly four miles. and when
found was i'm a very bruised condltloh.
II was taken 10 Laube's, corner or
First and Broad, TO be properly prepared
for burial.
The funeral services will be held at
II o'clock tomorrow at Lakeyiew ceme-
terry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
VIII No, Retnrn ailI Monday.

Rev. DR.. r. Z. Kerr. who was made
moderator OF the synod OF Virginia.
in Lexington, will not return TO the city
until next Nor day. Rev. NJ. H. Houston.
OF Nashville, Tenn, Will OH his pulpit
next Sunday morning. There VIII De no
service I'm the afternoon. Rev DIR.
Cannon will preach at Westminster at
$50 T. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21

SilG.7I9.8i of this increase IS on real
estate i'm fifteen of the larger cities. In
the auditors report OF 1889, the tax on
real estate Of the other towns was in
Guided in that Of the counties in whica
they were located so the increase in taxes
on real estate in those towns cannot be
accurately stated. il is, however, ac-
curately known to be large, as for in
stance I'm Martinsville South Boston,
and Radford: so that it is apparent that
nearly the whole of this increase Of $l4,-
1906 tax is on real estate in the cities
and towns.
The new law was not I'm operation in
1892 Receipts from this tax in 1893 VIII be
over $4,000.
This tax was collected under a new law,
which was not in operation in 1889.
AnnuoI ADDrODriafions,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
Annual Appropriations.

Public Schools Ss561iS s3ss3,967 so SOS q
pen'ions 65OOl 90 lOlu0J 90 5000 on
Soldiers Homo 1000 %. $1,000 OOI 2OOOO 90
Asylum, EN-
tral .uegru). $1,000 Ol S,OOO OOI.....'''''.
ern.......,... 5000 90 5000 90 ..........
Ne ern r'', $1,000 90 1850 90 1900 o.
Western. 5000 Oo $1,000 90 ...........
sl8s,sis %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
Legislative Candidates.

Colonel Haskins closed amid loud ap-
plause, and was followed by Senator Will
liam Lovenstein. who made a brief but
interesting speech, in which he impress
ed upon his hearers the Importance Of
putting forth their utmost efforts that
the Democratic ticket might go into office
with a gratifying majority He compli-
mented the Union Democratic Club for
their rast efforts, and believed they
would do their duty in future, and EN-
phasized the Importance of the coming
election.
Mr.. John E Harwood was then called
upon to address the club. which he did
briefly, expressing his heartfelt gratitude
for his nomination In September and prom
Using his earnest attention and efforts
10 the interest Of his constituents when he
went to the House Of Delegates. He spoke
briefly against the absurd policy OF the
Populists, and closed with the hope that
the Democrats would do their duty or
the 7th OF November.
Remarks were also made by Hon. ID. c.
Richardson, after which the meeting ad-
journed.
The Futon Democratic Iub
A rousing meeting OF the Fulton Dem
ocratic Club. OF Bakers precinct, was
held last night at O'Dwyers' Hail. A
resolution was adopted 10 support the
nominees Of the Democratic party. The
meeting was addressed by Mr.. William
j. Binford. the county nominee for the
House OF Delegates. Mr.. Samuel p. wad-
dill made q strong address, urging the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-10-05
Would Such an Increase Of Values be
Checked by Taxation?

When the great building fever broke
out in Rome and other Italian cities,
but especially in Rome and Naples,
speculation ran away with the BUSH
ness community, and the amount Of cap.
ital demanded for the various enter.
prises which were foated was beyond
all that the banks could demand. The
then ministry (Crispi being premier, and
Grimaldi and Giolitti in The treasury.
and finance) permitted the banks to
oyerissue, so as to meet the demand for
capital, and the Banka Romano went
far beyond the permission OF the minis
try even. The banks made enormous
profits, and, for time, so did the spec
ulators; and as long as the nominal
value of the assets was maintained all
went swimmingly. OF course the end
came to the increase of the value of the
real estate on which the banks had lent
their paper, and with the halt in the
extension of the building operations,
due to the fact that there was not pop
ulation enough for the houses built,
came the reaction and paralysis, with
inevitable failure and extensive bank
ruptcy. The market was flooded with
the unsecured paper, for which no use
could be found, and the government,
becoming at last alarmed at the ten
dency, insisted on the banks bringing
up the specie reserve to the legal pro-
portion Of 40 per cent of the paper. at
the same time legalizing the extraordi-
nary emission.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-10-05
How Dime Novels are Made

One of the most interesting things
about dime novels and summer litera-
ture is the way they are made. There
is an establishment in New York which
prints 5000 novels an hour. They
have a machine consisting of two cyl
inders, on each of which IA pages
NAV be screwed, and as the long strip
of paper goes through first one side is
nr;rted and then the other, making it
possible to print 2ss pages at every
revolution. The strip of paper. after
being carried over rollers which dry
the ink. is cut, folded and brought to-
gether in the shape of small volume,
with the edges all trimmed. Every
time the great cylinder goes around a
novel is printed, folded and trimmed.
and s. 600 of these are turned out every
honr. while, if it were necessary, 1000
or 3 600 might be the quota. The COW
er;no does not take long, fifty being
the average for a minute. The paper
costs nearly Eve times as much as the
nr;ntinp and mounts as high as two
eents a novel. The whole cost for the
Mechanical construction of these books
l. not more than three cents piece.
The most laborious part is in the writ
sno and reading of them
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-10-05
eEckY's QUERY.

f efandmamnaa, when vos were young.
Ana grandpa came securing,
D1o yos feel sure when love begun
VI dld you let Il slowly come?
Oid grandpa give you roses fair
ooeck your gown. or twine your hairS
va everybody whisper; '.Therel
xne man has como a-courtingl"
bow did Jon know, dear grandmammA
Wnateer the man was coming for,
When grandpa came securing?
were there no other suitors nigh
10 sue your heart, and soothe your sighf
Do you not sometimes whimper: 'sWhy
wa people come a-courting.''
How did you know which one to choosep
Do you not tremble in your shoes,
When grandpa came a-courtingi
And when you chose Of all, the BEST
what did you do with all the restr
Were they not terribly distrest,
Cause grandpa came a-courtingf
How wise, dear grandmamma, were ron,
When grandpa came a-courtingf
suppose had lover. too
OF course 1t is not really true.
Whatever, erer SHOULD I do
II e'er one came acquiring:
Mary o. Emmons, in Boston Budget.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-10-05
CHAPTER II.


THAT'S soldier and a gentleman,
Cousin Caro-" Evan said, as they spun
along. "Good taste, too; hasn't he?
Pom my word! he seemed hard hit; and
In the dark, too!' And the light
hearted fellow laughed. as though war
were not and enemies were read Of only
In the fairy tales.
Don't be goose, Evanw Miss Clay
retorted, half amused in spite of her
anxiety. ''And don't make such n noise.
What q boy you are! Do you KNOW"
she added, seriously, 81 am really wor-
ried about this news? If Gen. Jeb had
only been in camp! Oh, Evan, should
miss that boat tonight, Fairfax may die
before can get over and back! And
Door mother! You know how worn and
nervous she is with nursing and anxiety.
Should she chance to hear of Yankees
on the road, her fears would conjure up
capture, prison-worse-form mel"
'sWhy, coz, what's the use Of borrow
ING trouble? See that fork away to
the left? That is but three miles to
the Ferry and the horses are as fresh
as"
sWhat is that glow over by the river,
to the right? No, there!' Miss Clay
broke in, pointing impatiently.
A faint, pinxish haze showed dimly
through the whirling snowfiases-a
steamy glow, rather than a light. The
scout gazed steadily in the direction
awhile, then answered, placidly:
Northern lights, maybe; but I'm no
dab at astronomy. Seems pretty low,
though. Perhaps there's brush afire In
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-10-05
Extract from San Francisco Grand
Jury Report, December Fl, 1892.

Regarding the charges of unfairness
and discrimination in the valuation of
personal property, we find that many
and great inequalities exist, as for in
stance:
81 In the assessment of household
furniture
SO. In the assessment of the plant
and material of newspaper offices.
SO. In the assessment of the fixtures
and appliances of manufacturing con-
Germs.
50. In the assessment of the SUBJ
railroads, and also in the assessment Of
the rolling stock of such roads
1--WE also find that the method, or
rather absence of method in assessing
the franchises Of insurance companies
and banks results in inequitable and
disproportionate assessments.
''What we desire to emphasize is this:
Not that the assessments are too low
for some of them are up to full cash
value-but that they are inequitabie,
and therefore unjust and impolitic,
leading, as all injustice does, to con.
tempt for law and for the administra-
ton of law.
''After protracted consideration Of
the whole matter of the assessment of
personal property, illustrated by null
titude of instances, we have arrived at
the conclusion that the taxation of any
personal property is impolitic. such q
tax being merely fine on industry
and conscience; that such taxes never
have been and, in the nature of things,
never can be equitably assessed; that
the cost of collection is high and out of
all proportion to the amount collected,
and that the most equitable, certain
and economical method Of raising pub
lie revenue is by tax on real estate
only.
''We earnestly recommend to the con-
sideration of our fellow citizens and
our representatives In the legislature
the propriety of amending our consti-
tuition Of the state, to the end that this
reform in the matter of taxation may
be rendered possible"