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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
ELECrING CITY OFFICERS.

The letter which we published yester-
day. signed Madison Ward" is from an
excellent friend OF The Times. 1t contro-
verts The Times position in regard 10 the
elections of city officers. but that fact had
no influence In lettering The Times from
publishing It. The Times believes in full
and free discussions. and If views opposed
20 those Of The Times can be shown in
argument to be sounder views. then by
all means let IL be done. We do not see
think II important TO answer, but IL is as
well to say that the city's supposed hnan-
ciai embarrassment. which seems 10 trou-
BILE him SO greatly, would. not have bten
Averted by :. system that elected the chiefs
OF the police, IRE, water and engineers
departments by popular vote. These de-
partments have nothing whatever 10 90
with the city incurring her debt as #
stands. The entire deb, was incurred I'M
der votes Of the Council, and our debt Was
not at all out OF proportion to our re-
sources until a so-called Reform" coun-
ell, elected by the people, fastened the
Infamous job In the way OF the new City
Hail upon the city. SO that Madison
Ward" must see from this fact that It is
possible for even an election by the peo-
pie to bring very disastrous consequences
upon community. II is not certain.
therefore. that all popular elections are
going 10 bring unmixed good.
But whilst we believe in popular cleo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

FOR LITTLE
IL Decorated Dinner Plates for sLe5.
Been $l9S a dozen.
decorated Tea Plates for SOC. Been
sl4s a dozen.
Lot OF Large Decorated Dinner Plates.
some little nicked. Been 81 a dozen;
these sc each.
Fancy oyster Plates for $3.50 Been
soc each.
10 Game Plates for 81. Been 1915 a
dozen.
20 Fancy Mugs at Sc. Been i9c
7 French Cuspidors at 81, Instead OF
slSS.
Cuspadors-one damaged-at 5Oc, In
stead OF sl.25.
s Hammered Bress Cuspidors at 81. In
stead OF sl.25.
2 Handsome Parlor Lamps, trifle shop
worn, at 81, instead OF Si.6S.
lat s1.75, instead OF $50
Fine Gas Globes, few at 81, instead OF
Sl.l9 and $3.50.
A lot OF Gas Globes at 25c.
s Notified Tea Pots, beauties, brass
mounted, fire proof, patent top, at eoc'
instead Of SIS.
/ odd VASE. raised gold decorations. at
$3.50. instead Of $3.50.
tall Imari Vase, bottle-shaped, 1915. in
stead OF $s.3.
Japanese Vases at 81 each. from $50.
40 Perforated Chair Seats, 3-ply. finely
polished, any color. SC.
Small lot OF Wooden Ice Trays at &C.
- Wood Bread Trays oval. at 25c.
600 packages OF Doubled Pointed TOOTH
PICKS. hard wood. i-2c a box.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

Historians now have a new field OF re-
search before them. They are no iohBe'
confined to the tales of war and bloodsheu,
with a little politics mixed In by way OF
explanation. What a relief it will be TO
their overstrained nerves TO turn from
scenes of turmoil and carnage TO the love-
ly array of beautiful dresses! 1t VIII GER
tinly be so II the historian happens TO De
n woman. However that may be, no his
tory will be complete hereafter unless II
tells what kind OF gowns the ladies wore
in the particular epoch described. For
there will be epochs and revolutions 10
recount as well in this as in the political
world. So despair not, We actresses Oh
little fame who fain would have your
names go down to posterity. For IL you
be not worthy SO he chronteled as MS
trionlc artists. perhaps we may be known
as great Generals and Admirals or fash-
ions.
Thus we shall read in 1890 OF those
queer old styles Of the last century, when
Ia Loie' and ia Sadie ruled Dame
Grundy's realm. At that time all our
pretty bellies and butterflies will be dear
old whlte-haired grandmammas, telling
their granddaughter that they wore those
gowns when they were young.
And let us see what they VIII say. We
can easily imagine that they will grow
eloquent over the beauty Of the materials
in those good old days. when silks were
made in such variety: and woods, not TO
be outshone, took on every color that
could be found in art or nature. When
trimming was gorgeous and abundant,
and Jewels and gems we're used In such
profusion that one would think they grew
on trees. Here is n gown made beautiful
with satin and Jet. It is Of shot black
and green goods. The skirt is made in
the style which Is most popular-fitting
smoothly In front and on the sides. but
with all the fulness at the back.
Three folds Of black satin are set in
waves around the bottom The skirt is
not cut off at the waist in front, but runs
up princess fashion, fastening on each
side with big buttons. The back of the
waist and the Figaro fronts are Of black
satin, lined with the goods and edged
with jet The yoke is Of jetted satin,
and black satin slashed capelets fall
over balloon sleeves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

do so on account Of the continuance In
the falling off of business. A conference
was arranged with the trsinmen and the
situation has been thoroughly explained
to them. and. after due consideration,
they agreed yesterday with the officers
of the road. that from October LIST, the
wages OF all such men receiving as mucn
as $50. and not over $50 per month. should
be reduced 5 per cent, and all receiving
over SIS per month. 10 per cent.
The officers OF the road as well as the
men regret this action. but 1t was forced
by the dull times, and the necessity ior
action OF this kind was realized as Clear
ly by the employees as by the orlcials'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
AREDUCTIOy by AGREEMENT.

The Richmond "a. al Danviile Makes Cut
BY Consent OF the Trainuen.
For a good while past the receipts OF
the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany have shown heavy decrease and
the management found II necessary to
reduce expenses In every possible direc-
ton. This matter was taken UP more than
two months ago. and many reductions
Of forces were made. but as the decrease
in receipts continued. 1t was found neces-
sary TO reduce salaries. and on September
LIST the salaries Of all officers receiving
800 per month and over were scaled 10
Is. or 20 per cent. except with train
men. such as conductors and engineers.
II was hoped that he wages - Scae
trainmen would not have to be reduced.
but Il has since been found necessary to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
GEN. LEES srEEon IN mANoHrs1ER


We have always had a sincere respect
for General F1tzhugh Lees common
sence. and that respect has been greatly
increased by the speech he made in Man
chester Wednesday night. He showed
that his sound, natural judgment has
not been at all misled by the clap-trap
and nonsense that one hears on all
hands about fifty cent silver dollar and
oceans of worthless money to be issued
to irresponsible men, on no security. by
the general government He fully under
stands the vital necessity for sound
currency. every dollar of which is as
dollar OF which shall be redeemable in
gold, and he has the courage and good
sense TO declare his opinion and state
the reasons for 1t in plain language that
every one can understand.
General Lee also showed his good
sense when he declared that what the
people needed was a repeal OF the tax
on State banks. This is the measure of
supreme importance to ali the people Of
this land. What we want is the right
TO exercise our natural freedom OF issu-
ing our promissory notes 70 whomso-
ever finds It to his advantage TO re-
ceive them. Repeal the Sherman law
SO that our money shall no longer be
discredlted and debased and take Off
the repressive hand Of government SO
that all men may use their property
and character as basis for credit, and
this country would at once so forward
as no country ever yet went forward be-
fire
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
WOODWARD &
Lo7XROp,
| TEMPLE |
Dry Goods Store
CORNER B2OADAND ADAMS NDEyn
FRIDAY REMNANT DAY.

Friday OF each week Is set apsr, q,
day when extraordinary efforts ara -,
to dispose Of ALL REMNANTS orrs
AND ENDS OF STOCK. BROtfr,,
LOTS. LARGE AND SMALL srzrs
IN VARIOUS GARMENTS. goods 4,-.
aged, soiled, mussed. torn or o,ts-@...
defaced so as 20 render them u7Ie.,.
able TO one wanting perfect goods
We place such articles on sale n, T..
days, giving them a great deal o- 49,. ~
hence and putting on them a special ..--
nant ticket, which shows the "OpfcT
NAL" as well as the reduced or rem.
nant price" ''"'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
goods for the least money.


Il consider Chaimberlain's Cough Rene
dy specific for Group. IL is very pleas
ant 10 take, which is one OF the most
important requisites where a cough RENE
dy is intended for use among children
l have known OF cases Of Group where I
know the life OF a little one was saved bv
the use Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. -
J. J. Lagrange. druggist, Avoca, Neb.
50 cent bottles for sale by Owens Minor
Drug Co. p. NJ. Slaughter. &c. p. Reeves
G. Co and H. G.. Forstmann.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
Register and IranSfer

Democratic headquarters have been
opened over the Security Savings bank
The Executive Committee have placed Mr.
J. Samuel Wilkinson In charge. All Dem.
ocrats are urged 10 see that they are
properly registered or transferred before
the 18th. OF this month. after which II
connot be done. Don't lose your vote
but look 20 II, that you DO not distsan-
chise yourself by your own neglect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
An Honest Confession.

WIN you heed me. maid" he said.
''Will you lay your pretty head
ION my breast: and lips so red
LET me"-Kiss, Kiss, Kiss.
mo-" she said with naughty mien,
"Considerate !, though very vain,
For your shirt-front / might stain
'With"-Paint. Paint. Paint
j. A. WHEAT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
HOSIERY. ETC

u Pair Childrens Tan Stockings. from
one 20 two years only Soc. 10 $50. orci.
nally now pairs for zoe.
~ Chiidren's Merino Vests gray on'y
originally 50 cents. now 30 cents. 3 f-
800.
Pairs ladies' Boot Pattern Hose
originally q GEMS, now q cents
s Pairs Colored Vellings. Dark Red
Cardinal and Purple; originally 8 cents
per yard, now 10 cents per yard
4 Pairs SILK Skirt Rudiiug- Brown ari
Brown and Blue. changeabie. g yanil
originally so cents, now % cents per
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

y Remnants. e 20 s yards) ceti,,
Dress Fabrics. 20 - 1-2c. originally ror
&c. a yard, splendid for comforts Ee.
Remnants ali Wool French Wrsroa,
Flannels. delicate colorlngs. Z % IA
yards. Originally 70 cents a yard No.
50 cents a yard.
Five Dark Wrapper Blankets Tan
Light Gray and Brown Check. O-gi.
nally s., now $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

is Remnants Turkey Red Dam,ss,
best Scotch. colors fast. 90 9 v.-I,
Originally 50c. Now i0c q yard
Dozen Colored BorIer-Frl-ys.
Doylies. Is inches. Originally Nm
dozen. Now Toe. a dozen
p Remnants Of 30 inch Irish law,
II TO "a yards, o. 90 IS and Dc. A yarl
IS less than usual price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Eight pairs mems Gray Merino Draw.
ers. sizes 30 "a and 40 only Originally
Is cents. now 40 cents.
Six pairs mems Heavy Drawers. only
ore pair Of each size. Originally so.
now O. cents.
Sixteen Teck and Four-in-hand Scarfs
light and dark. 80 cents originally now
80 cents, three for one dollar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
AMONG THE LINENS

Fringed Table Cloths, red and white,
red and green. TO close at soc each.
2i-2 yards Red Table Damask for ;lS,
from s..
PIP yards Red Table Damask for S2l2,
from $3.50
3 yards Handsome Green and Gold Da-
mask for 1854, from 81.
Also yards OF Red and Gold, same
price.
2l-2 yards Red Damask for &c.
20 Remnants OF CRASH.
Many Remnants Of White Goods, Apron
Goods and the like.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

Miss Nina L. Wright. sister OF our
popular old townsmen late sheriff John
w. Wright and Philip l., has opened
boarding house, No. 2Os west Grace street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
1&}'(oFE5N
(0N1PAfY
~
Il, 10, IS and II East Broad.
RICHMOND. Friday, Oct. 10. 1893

KroHMoND. Friday Oct. 10. 1893.
REMNANT DAY, born of the
necessity fr clearing out short
lengths. broken sizes, and soiled
and toussled goods, has grown to be
an eagerly looked for occasion by
Our Public hence, what was at
first a make-shift to keep stocks
clean has come to mean that and
more. We plan as carefully to
present remnants acceptably as we
do to show regular lines. Read
these
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
HOUSEWARES FOR LITTLE

Fan Wells, new. not remnants. In black
blue, brown, gray and white. at 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

You should keep your weather eye open
for next Sundays Times. II is going to
be one OF the best newspapers ever pub
lished in Richmond. The news OF the
day, local and foreign, will receive FUN
attention, and there win be pages upon
pages OF bright and interesting reading
The wlde-awake merchants Will be there,
too. with their attractlvely displayed
advertisements, giving you valuable
pointers as to where TO buy the best
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
MEMS GOODS

IS pairs Mems Heavy oxford Gray Hal
Hose. and 91-2 only, at lie, from 2jC
p pairs Derby Ribbed, mode and tar
size 1912, at ~ 1-2c from l7c.
pairs White Merino Drawers, Coo, fTor
81 and sl.25.
pairs All-Wool White Drawers at SOC
instead OF $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
An Old Soldier Made Happy.

During my term Of service in the army
I contracted chronic darrhOea," says A.
r. Bending, OF Halsey, Oregon Since
then have used a great amount Of medi-
cine but when ] found any that would
give me relief they would injure my stom-
ach until Chamberlains Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy was brought to
my notice. / used IL and win say II is
the only remedy that gave me permanent
relief and no bad results follow" For
sale by owens Minor Drug Co, p. Nj.
Slaughter, e. z. Reeves & Co. and II. Ct.
Forstmann.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
FAMOUS FRIDAY FIGURES.

| NC SulN We OiiiJ NpAi s. -
few of the hundreds of drive
every department has its offerings
CARPETS
Short lengths. taken as stock, are otteI
| long enough for your uses-4O, 80 and
75c a. yard for Brussels, 75c being FOR
English Body and Moquette.
Remnants of Mattings at u 1-2 and l5c
for Is, 20, 40 and 45c grades.
| CURTAINS
Dozens of drives in Odd Pairs and Cur
tains soiled from show.
Also in Remnants of Scrlm, Drapery,
| Null and Curtain Muslin.
| SCHOOL THINGS
Book Bags, 3 and SC.
! Slate Pencils, &c dozen
Lead Pencils, 4c a Dozen
DoNIESTICS-
Good lengths Of yard-wide Unbleached
Muslin at 1-2c a yard.
Remnants Of Plalds, for school dresses,
2 to yards. at 6 i-4c yard
Remnants Of Apron Bingham at &c a
yard.
| BLACK DRESS GOODS-
STA yards Storm Serge. all for 1928. BY
the yard il would be $40.
4l-2 yards Dotted Btngaline for $3.50. BY
the yard II would cost 81.
31-4 yards Silk Warp Henrietta for N.io.
BY the yard It would cost 81.
SS-4 yards All-Wool Serge for Sl5O. BY
the yard it would cost 2.22.
FANCY DRESS GOODS
21-2 yards Of Striped Cheyiot for 75c, in
stead Of $l25.
Al yards 50-inch Broad Cloth, maroon
a trihe damaged for s.. BY the yard
II would cost $E23.
yards Tan aud Red Checked Cheyiot
for S2.75 from $3.50.
5 yards 54-inch English Cheviot, beau
ty, for sass instead Of $S.75.
I yards Navy Blue Striped Suitng, 80
inch, for $3.50, from $3.50.
SILKS
21-S Yards Changeable Old Blue to Red,
fancy, for Sis, from sos.
51-2 yards Black, with Old Rose Chang =
able Figures, for 81. from 1888.
5 yards Red Satin for s., from s..
31-2 yards Fancy Brown and Steel for
50, from Si3S
CTS yards Turquoise MORE for s2.9S.
from s5.l3
10 Ladies' Embroidered HANDKER-
CHIEFS. soiled from show, &c, in
stead Of u lie.
Z Children's VESTS for ages 2 10 g.
value zoe, price 1870.
Infants All-Wool VESTS, red and white
10 close at l5c.
LADIES VESTS. all wool, ribbed. Soc
from $l.4s. Last years goods; soiled.
GLOVES
A lot Of Ladies' Dressed and Undressed
Kid Gloves, tan, gray and brown. odd
sizes, may 90 at 45c a pair. Been 81
to sl.75.
MEMS GOODS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

For steady nerves and good sleep use
Bromo-Seltzer. Contains no ANTI Pyriue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
Silks
GLOVES

A lot Of Ladies' Dressed and Undres
Kid Gloves, tan, gray and brown.
sizes, may go at 45c a pair. Been
10 sl.75.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

STA yards Storm Serge. all for 1928. b.
the yard IL would be $40
l-2 yards Dotted Btngaline for S4.5O. Il!
the yard 1t would cost 81.
3 IA yards Silk Warp Henrietta Tor N'io
BY the yard 1t would cost 81.
33-4 yards Atwood Serge for Sl.5O. BI
the yard 1t would cost S222.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
CURTAINS

Dozens of drives in Odd Pairs and Cur
tains soiled from show
Also in Remnants Of Scrim, Drapery,
Null and Curtain Muslin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

You should keep your weather eye open
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

The following appointments for Demo
cratic speakers are announce
Virginia state Democratic Committee
Hon. ]. Taylor Ellyson, chairnan' '~"''
n. Fisher, secretary:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
SCHOOL THINGS
Book Bags, 3 and sc.
Slate Pencils, &c a dozen.
Lead Pencils, &c a dozen.
DOAfESTICS-

DOMESTICS-
Good lengths Of yard-wide Unbieached
Muslin at 4 1-2c a yard.
Remnants OF Plalds, for school dresses
2 TO yards, at lie yard.
Remnants Of Apron Bingham at &c
yard.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-01-12

Kempen, town in Holland on
the lower Rhine, the birthplace of
Thomas A. Kempis,-is a favorite
residence of people with small in
comes. The imagination of these
Dutchmen must be as limited as
their incomes, judging from the droll
stories that are told of them. At
one time fire broke out, and much
damage was done because the en-
gines were out of repair. The coun-
ell met, and after much argument
it was voted that on the eve preced-
ing every fire the town officers should
carefully examine the engines, pumps,
etc. One of the greatest profits of
the town was the toll exacted at the
gates. The council wished to increase
the income, and instead of increasing
the toll it voted to double the mum
Der of gates. This same council also
ordered the sun-dial to be taken
from the courthouse common and
placed under cover, where it should
be protected from the weather. But
of all the queer things that are told
of Kempen and it's people nothing
is so absurd as this: Grass grew on
the top of a very high tower, and
the only way these droll Dutchmen
could think of to get it off was to
hoist COW up and let her eat it,
Harper's Young People.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-01-12

Have you ever noticed how fire.
quently fairly intelligent people mis-
use words? Itseems to be a natural
failing of some persons, like STAN
mering or squirting. Not long ago
young man who had just returned
from Europe, was exhibiting to his
friends a collection he had made OF
remarkably fine photographs He
had been close observer ard kept
up a running explanation on the
views. He came to the tomb OF
Juliet, and, after giving an account
of it said, outlets esophagus is full
of cards" This would be a degree
or two worse for Juliet than cold
poison, to say nothing of it's utter
impossibility at this late date. He
wound up with a glowing talk on
Venice and the "Dratic sea. A
pious old lady of my acquaintance
happened in at a Christian Endeavor
meeting, which is always held before
the regular night church service.
She was much impressed with the
young peoples earnestness, and es-
pecially pleased with the singing.
She said, 81 do love to hear 'em
sing They sing with such venom p
chicago Journal
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-01-12
4 Charitable Clearing House.

1t has come to be fully recognized that
the less red tape there is about chart
table scheme the quicker and most eff.
GENTLY are the two parties-the needy
and the helper-brought together. The
Needlework guild is a superb example OF
simple benevolence, and a plsn recently
proposed by a London man to aid the
destitute of that city may be the incep.
ton of another equally vast and unob.
structed philanthropy.
1t is proposed that every person who is
willing to undertake to contribute to the
need of some. needy family during the
coming winter shall send his or her name
in to committee.
This committee acts simply as ii clear
ing house, and the plan is known as the
clearing house plan, forwarding the
name to the clergyman or recognized
head of some district where help is need
ed, who in return responds with the adj.
dress of the family to be assisted That
is all. the gifts going directly from the
reliever to tRaAFeAeEed without inter
mediaries or circumlocution. Her Point
of View in New York Times.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-01-12
is. Bire-a Reneft?

During his connection with The Revue
de DeuX Mondes, the late orientalist,
Renan, published an interesting essay on
the myth of Prometheus, which he traced
to East Indian legend, where the inven-
ton of fire is ascribed to the spite of q
cunning demon.
rs it quite certain, asks NJ. Renan,
that the ancients regarded the doom of
the inventive Titan as undeserved? If
a debating club of scholars should dis
cuss the question whether fire has, on
the whole, been a benefit to the human
race it might surprise the audience how
strong case could be made out on the
negative side"
The progress of civilization is of course
inseparable from the use of fire. But
the problem whether the phenomenon
OF combustion, in it's various manifesto
tons, has been a blessing rather than a
curse is very different question, and
might be impartially answered-as to
the interest of individuals and single
centuries, yes; as to mankind and the
result of series of centuries. no.-San
Francisco Chronicle.