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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
A NARROW EsCAPk FROM DEATH.
Mr.. James +. Uerndon Falls From a Third
Story Window.

A very serious accident occurred yester-
day morning at 9:15 o'clock AT No. 1871
east Main street. when Mr. James f.
Herndon, sign painter fell from the
third-story window OF the building re-
Gently occupied by Messrs. Moseley &
BONNER.
MIR. Herndon. together with another
workman was engaged I'm removing a
sign which was hung from the thrd-story
windows above. and had gotten on the
outside. one end of the sign began to
give away. and Mr.. HerndOn, losing his
balance, caught hold of small rope, 10
which the sign was attached. The rope
was not strong enough 10 hold the weight
OF the man and the sign together. and
both fell TO the pavement below. The man
received very serious injuries. though not
Necessarily fatal injuries. His right
thigh, midway between the knee and hip
was fractured; also the right forearm
near the wrist joint His right eye and
forehead were badly confused, and the
lower lip severely cut.
The ambulance, I'm charge Of Dr. Jo-
seph Taylor, was summoned. and the IN
fortunate man was taken 10 his home.
No. III Venable street. whore Or. J. y.
Ellis set the broken limbs. and took sew
eral stitches in the lip.
Last night at "A late hour the injured
man was comparatively comfortable. lie
will recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
FORMER ENEMIES YoW FRIENDS.
A Grand Army Man Visits Confederate
who Saved His Life.

Mr.. A. S. Atherton. Of Boston. Mass,
arrived in Richmond Saturday night.
This is the gentleman who through the
columns of The Times made inquiries
several weeks ago i'm regard 10 the where
abouts Of the party who rendered him
most valuable service during the late
war.
Mr.. Atherton was n young lieutenant,
under the command of General Terry,
and in a skirmish near Newmarket, was
very seriously wounded, having been shot
through the body. He was found by Mr..
J. w Southwark. who did all in his power
10 allay his suffering Mr.. AthertOn IS
now positive that Mir Southwark is the
man TO whom he is under many obliga-
lions. As they drove out to the old battle
field yesterday and reviewed the ground,
and after relating certain incidents that
transprcd while the battle was raging
and after the struggle was over, both
came to the conclusion that one had rem
dered a service and the other had been
benefited 10y it.
Mr.. Anterior is now n large wholesale
merchant in Boston, and has accumulated
a vast amount of money, and feels his
Indebtedness 10 such an extent that ne
could not rest until he had seen Mr.
Southwark and expressed his lifetime
thanks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
THE IMPENDING CONTEST AT WASH
TNGTON.

Our Washington dispatches this morn
ing state that the Democratic senatorial
caucus has determined to attempt to
reorganize the Senate at this extra ses-
sion, and that the Republicans will OPP
pose a reorganization. II each side is
really in earnest, the country will proba-
bly, have held before its eyes the spectacle
OF an unseemly contest that should not
take place.
We have not examined the precedents.
and are therefore in no position 10 say
what they have been. But II is so gen
orally stated in the public press that there
is no precedent for reorganization OF
the body at an extra session that we
assume this TO be the fact.
This being the fact the question is a
very serious one whether one party should
make the attempt in violation OF pre-
cedent. AS an original proposition we
have no doubt whatever that the Senate
should change its organization whenever
a majority desire the change. But there
are many things which are lawful, yet
not expedient. If it has grown during
the hundred years Of our Government into
a custom not TO reorganize at special
sessions, IT is just as well that the GUS
tom should be adhered to. We do not
wish TO commence our lease of power
with innovations that may excite the dis
trust of the country.
It's a small matter at best-nothing but
Of a. aviA fnx.
TO the new oflicers-and in view Of all
that the contest may involve, 1t might be
just as well TO follow the old and well
worn road. Stare super antiques Was
was favorite doctrine with the old
Romans, and there is little danger OF
going wrong when this idea prevails in
matters of this sort.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
WEDNESDAY. MARCH %, 1893.
SIX PAGES.
SENATOR GEORGES ADVICE TO COT
Ton PLANTERS.

There is much in the character ana
career Of Senator George. Of MISSISSIPPI
for which we have nothing but affection
rid respect. He Is a sturdy, rouAh ola
mcnd Of the old school. with an honest
heart and brave and sincere mind. on
two subjects of the greatest possible mo
ment TO the public Mt large, silver and
nnti-option, he is radically wrong. Never
theless. take him all in all he is rep
rcsentstive that does credit TO his native
State. who is always sincerely striving to
better the condition of his people.
However we may differ with Mr..
George on silver and options. we concur
with him entirely in the advice which he
has addressed TO planters to diminish
their acreage Of cotton planting and pay
more attention TO raising the supplies Of
meat and bread required on their farms.
Agriculture in the South will never be In
It's most flourishing state while the
planters give their whole attention to
raising one crop for sale. expecting to
buy what is necessary to their own sup
port. They must give equal attention to
ra sing both. contenting themselves with
a reasonable return from the money
crop. II they would secure for them
selves independence and freedom from
debt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22

Tho Committee on Finance met IN the
cbanoerv courtroom yesterday afternoon
10 hear the complaints Of citizens VINO are
81 the opinion that they ere assessed 100
HIGH and ask for a reduction OF their
license taxes. Tie session iasito aeNe'"'
bours and quite a number of business
men appeared before the committee.
A similar session viii be held at the
Game place at 4.3O o'clock this afternoon.
At the beginning Of the meeting, now
ever. hearing will be given 20 a dele
cation of property owners OF the an
uexod part Of Lee district, who VII re-
olest the committee to make an appro-
nriation for street improvements In that
section of the country
The Committee on Schools will have
called meeriag in the city Engineer 5
Office this evening at 7 o'clock, when
the bids VIII be- opened for the construc-
ton of the Central school building on
Twelfth street. The time for the presen-
tation OF bids expired on Monday al
=. NJ. and AT that time ten bids had been
handed in. The committee was 10 have
met that evening, but only three mem
bcrs less than a quorum being present
10 business could be transacted
The appropriation made by the city
council last year for the building was
SOS 900. and the contract will be awarded
this evening. provided the lowest accepta-
BILE bid comes within that amount.
United States District Judge Robert
W. Hughes was in the city yesterday on
legal business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22

The children look like dolls. They wear
long dresses. low cut little Josephine slips
that show their chubby necks and dim
pied little arms I'm the 'eckless manner
that our grandmothers were wont TO ef-
feet when dressing their children. II is
neither practical nor safe, but the tiny
tots who run about the drawing-room
I'm baby decoletage, are dressed quite Diff
ferently in workaday nursery life. In
those exciting times. when they are
brought down stairs for display, they
wear pink and white and blue lavender
frociss. miniature copies Of those Empire
models which the big folks wear. on
simmer days they may wear them in
the parks during their fashionable car
rage hours. on such occasions big lace
hats. Topping prettily on their baby curls'
will match their costumes I'm a most Par
isian Kramer. Here is a dainty one for
a miss OF four summers
An embroidered slip Of white China silk
IS tied under the arm with a pink satin
bow. The sleeves are elbow puffs OF pink
silk. almost smothered under an eXtrava-
CANT bertha Of pure white lace. The hat
is three thicknesses OF the lace tied into
a crown with three outstanding loops OF
ribbon.
Another. II you please. is in fine purple
and ostrich feathers II IS straight
hanging frOck TO the ankle. like the first,
but opens slightly upon an under petit
coat. 1t IS banded down the front and
around the bottom with a double row OF
tight curled ostrich feathers. The round
cd neck is finished with another row,
and a quaint collarette OF lace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22

Some of our Southern contemporaries
are commenting upon the statement made
by an officer Of several large cotton mills
in Massachusetts to the effect that they
would have 10 move their establishments
South In order 10 save the export trade.
Our sister cities south of us have seen
the truth OF the statement. and are alive
TO their own interests In endeavoring TO
secure the Northern manufactures
Richmond certainly should put forth
every effort 10 induce them to locate
here. This is a matter that should re-
ceive prompt attention from our Chamber
OF Commerce. II is a fact that the cost
OF manufacturing cotton goods Is much
greater In the North than II 10 in the
South, and II is a fact that tho manufac-
tursrs now ma It almost impossible to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Meeting Adjourned Until Tomorrow.

The Committee on Streets held a called
meeting in the hastings courtroom last
evening. There were present Chairman
Curtis and Messrs Allen. Bahen. Boykin.
X. t. Davis, Gray. Thomas and Royal
White.
Proposals were received for the CON
struction of sewers and culverts. and. on
motion of MIR. Stratton, the contract for
furnishing and laying Of bricks was given
to Mr.. Maynard. while TIE city is to do
the excavatins and lay the pipes.
The City Engineer being detained at
the meeting of the Committee on Grounds
and Buildings, the matter as TO what
sewers are TO be constructed during the
present year in the various sections Of
the city was not taken up.
on motion Of Mr.. Stratton. the COM
mittee adjourned TO consider this sub
tect at another called meeting to-mor-
row evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22

compete for the foreign trade with the
cotton manufacturers OF England end the
Southern States.
In the whole South no more oesiraoie
place for such institutions could be found
than in Richmond. Here they could puy
cotton to great advantage, and here they
would have cheap transportation 10
Northern markets or TO foreign countries
Here too. would they find excellent water
and water power. good climate and
city in which factory operatives are salts
fed.
Again we say let the Chamber OF Com
merce give this matter careful and prompt
attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
LaCeS and Ribbons.

On account Of our increased
trade in these goods the
department has been much
enlarged and the stock is
fully Double its former size.
Here you will find all the
new makes of Laces in all
colors, as well as large
variety of white, cream
and black in all widths and
qualities. Our Rib bon
stock was never SO replete
as now. Allthe new effects
in Pain and Fancy Rib
bons are shown in all
widths, and if we cannot
please you out Of this enOr-
nous stock, which we say
without hesitancy is as
large as all others put to-
gether, you will, indeed, be
hard 10 please.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22

CARLYLE HAkRIS' CASE.

The case OF Carlyle w. Harris. the
convicted wife murderer OF New York.
is one in which the finest traits of our
nature jeopardize the sureness of our
judgment.
The crime. with which he is charged is
one of the most infamous that can be
committed, but the very infamy OF its
nature naturally causes generous minds
10 be doubtful and suspicious Of the
influence OF the most convincing testi-
mony. A medical student, he is charged
with poisoning his wife with a prescrip-
ton for a malady from which she was
suffering, administered with an art, a
cunning and systematic cruelty that
would delight the devil to the bottom of
his heart. A crime like this, the blacklist
in all the calendar OF crime. depends for
proof. necessarily. upon circumstantial
evidence. and the human mind naturally
rovolts at convicting any human being
beyond the possibility of doubt that the
crime has been committed.
Reluctant as men are to believe the
act possible. we must nevertheless re-
member that twelve perfectly impartial
men heard all the testimony patiently
through all its stages under instructions
from u Judge. who cautioned them TO give
the accused the benefit of every possible
doubt. and that at the end. when the pri-
soner had been given full opportunity
to cast light upon every dark shadow In
the case. all twelve agreed unanimously
that he had committed the deed, while the
judge who had presided concurred en-
tirely with the conclusion to which they
came. This is a case. then. in which we
must be cautious not TO allow our feel
ings and sympathies to warp our judg-
ments and precipitate us into demands
for executive clemency which should be
applied nowhere but TO cases where the
infirmity Of the human mind has FASTENED
good men TO the performance Of rash
acts. II Harris is guilty at all. 1t is of
a crime which none but his maker can
condone. and. IL the criminal laws are to
be enforced at all. we must accept the
verdict Of the constituted authorities af-
ter Il has been pronounced as conclusive
Of the fact.
We make these remarks under a full
and solemn sense OF the awful issue that
Is at stake. II is simply horrible TO think
Of taking an innocent human beings life
from him upon such a charge; but IL is
Just as horrible to think of permitting the
beast that would commit such a crime TO
disgrace the form and semblance OF man.
We are not lightly to put aside a con-
viction because IL is supported by circum-
stantial evidence only. Witnesses may
lie but grim and solemn facts never can.
and these have many times hunted down
the hardened criminal and fixed his
crimes upon him with aim as certain and
as sure as that OF death itself. We win
add that Mr.. Harris made no improve
ment for his case by his dramatic present
in open court of "Helens last gift" TO
his counsel when called up for sentence.
This present would have been made in
FAR better taste II made in the seclusion
Of . private interview between the two.
There 10. In the act a bare suggestion
OF studied effect which Il would have
hean veil 70 emit
a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Null and six Hats and CAPS.

Indications are that our
trade on Silk and Null
Caps this season will sur
pass any previous one.
Within the past few weeks
we have found it necessary
to place recorders in sew
eral Of our leading styles,
which are made up and
confined exclusively to Us.
We show very nobby styles
in SHRED Muii Hats and
Tam O'Shanters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Hosiery.

Our spring importations of
Standard Fast Black
Hosiery will be on sale to-
morrow. This lot also in
cludes some very new de-
signs in Lisle and Silk in
delicate shades. A COM
plete variety of Children's
Hose and Socks in all the
standard grades.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Lecture on Mexico.

By special request Rev w. D. Powell
Will deliver popular lecture tomorrow
evening at the First Baptist church.
His subject will be Mexico" which
viii be illustrated by large number Of
steropticon views. provided for the occa
sion.
A most pleasing time is in store for all
WHO VIII avail themselves OF this oppor-
tuhity 10 hear DR.. Powell, as his lecture
Is run OF instruction regarding the great
bis home - ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
GRAND SALE OF Ribbons.

We have "culled" from our ribbon
stock about 30 pieces OF An-SAk MDn...
ranging IN widths from . 20 II Inches.
or various styles and kinds. many OF fh H
being novelties ~ which only few pic
remain. ONE OF THE BARGAINS or
THE SEASON. Original prices were IS
10 Soc a yard.
OUR SPECIAL PRICE u l-2c. A YARD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
DID NLEACH TOWELs.

This is the TRADE MARK adopted ov
one Of the most celebrated manufacturers
OF Linen goods In the world. Their goods
are bioached entirely ON tho grass. fut
thus acquire a peculiar softness to tne
touch, found i'm no other fine falu
They are without doubt the most durable.
The assortment Includes
FINE. MEDIUM and HEAVY GRADES
OF Huck. Bird-Eye and other fau.t
weaves In both fringed and hemstitched.
Prices from DC each % Sl5) a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
NO sPECLALs IN TOWELs.

1898 inches Hemmed Huck Towels.
have always been sold at $40 a dozen.
now Zoe. each or SID per dozen.
Large Huck Towel with comb fringe.
red borders. extra large size. both boo
length and width special bargain. ilc
each OF $3.50 dozen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
TWO SPECIALS IN NApKINs

90 dozen IS All-Lineu Scotch pamask
Napkins for breakfast or dinner use 10
new designs. usually sold for s. dozen.
now 81 80 dozen.
80 dozen 81 Scotch Damask Napkins.
extra fine quality, usually sold Tor $3.50
TO 81 "A dozan-lJ new desi8ns-now ;32j
"A dozen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Spring Wraps.

Our Cloak Department,
which always shows the
most advanced styles, are
now fully abreast with the
times in styles of Capes.
To-day you will find many
new ideas shown for the
first time. Special atten-
tion is called to the new
Lace Wraps.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Children'S Wraps.

We have always made a
special feature Of this de-
partment in our establish
ment, and this spring we
are better prepared to fit
out the little ones than
ever before. We show a
very large variety Of In
fants' Cloaks, also short
walking coats in delicate
new tints and effects for
children from two to five
years. Refer Jackets ages
from two to fourteen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
City Circuit Court.

In the case OF George Z. s,ringer. who
sues. &C., against Fulton Brick Works,
verdict and Judgment for defendant.
Only one suit was instituted yesterday:
q. d. Campbell against d. I. Walker.
Debt, tl.y7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
SPECIAL SALE IN LINEN DEPART.
MENr

Housokccpers are always on the alert
for barsains in the Linen Department.
Goods made OF Linen have fixed value.
so that when a genuine bargain is offered
81 is easery appreciated. We know that
you viii see the values iu our display
to-day AS IL contains intriusiCauy tae
best values ever shown ty us
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Dresses.

To-day we shall show many
new designs in Ready
Made Wrappers and Tea
Gowns. Many Of the styles
will do credit to what are
known as models. Here
you also find Dresses with a
variety of waists of which it
would be impossible to give
you an idea OF the styles in
an advertisement.
Dresses with the Eator
Jacket, but not at all Ink
the former style of tina
name. The Zouave JACKIE
is quite nobby. Here ar
also the Empire styles. |
will repay you to visit TIN
department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22

Colored border Fringod Tea Cloths
2x2 IL yards. ;31j quality. now yl2.
2x2 Il yards $50 quality. NOW S-.ls.
2x3 yards. $40 quality. now s..
2X3 yards, s. quality now $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Take Elevator.

Be the quest for Silks, WooIens
or Wash Fabrics the people turn
here. A falling apple led to the as
certainmentof Natures law ofgraVi-
tation-that the biggest body at
tracts. Cohen's has proven that a
trade gravitation exists, too. If
you are only a locker we're as glad
to have you enjoy the Big Store.
No such a gathering of dress stuhs
has ever been shown here before,
and the selling juStifies this Phe-
nomenal Easter preparation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
THE COHEN co.
PERSONALS.

A LADY OF MANY YEARS EXPE-
n RIENCE soliclts a situation in pri-
vat family TO teach music on organ and
piano with the usual English branches-to
open on April LIST. Terms moderate Can
furnish good testimonials Address
TEACHER. care The Times Company.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
Dry Goods Store
CORNER BROADANDA ADAMS STREETS
TO-DAY AND TOMORROW
OUR
SPRING EXHIBITION

Of Lace Curtains. Upholstery Goods
Lamps Shades. Clocks and Pictures
IN THE BASEMENT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
LECTURE.

T EcTpRE:zREv. II. NJ. WHARTON.
DOWNS OF LIFE" at GRAcE-sTREET
BAPTIST CHURCH instead OF Young
Mems Christian Association, WEDNES-
DAY, MARCH ed. at 8:i5 O'clock: Ad-
misbion. Is centA mh21-2ts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
10, IS and Y east Broad.
RrcunoyD. wednesday. March %. 1893.

RICHMOND. Wednesday. March % 1898.
MILLINERY OPENING to-day
and tomorrow.
Your hat or the hint is here.
From Paris, London and New York
deft choosers have picked repre-
sentative beautieS-three times the
stock of any former season is ready.
Despite our best efforts they came
slowly and our last weeks display
is by far surpassed now.
A hundred and more bits OF eX-
elusive elegance are shown this
morning, and our skilled force IS
full of intelligent ideas for the Gre
alton of new beauties. No millinery
house in Virginia pays as much for
people of ideas as we, and there IS
no doubt but that the Millinery
trade of Richmond centres here.
It's pleasant to look. Won't you
drop in'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
KAUFMAN & CO.
Millinery Opening!
To-day witnesses
the Spring Open
ing of our Mill
merry Department.
Some openings are merely
happenings. This is an
event, which in attractive
ness of effect and in artis-
tic combination, eclipses
everything that has gone
bafOro

All that is new and good
in New York and Paris
Millinery is here, together
with the original concep-
tions of orr own, which we
feel very proud of. The
opening will continue to-
morrow, and new things
will be added from day to
day as they come to us.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
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