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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
Miss naceie LenheY's Musicale.

The closing exercises Of Miss Maggie
Leahey's musical school TOOK place at
Etr residence. No rs north Twentieth
street, Monday evening the nth. A select
programme was rendered, which gave
great delight 70 the large audience pres
ent. The following medals were dlstri-
butcd: Miss Minnie Thon. a gold medal,
for general excellence; Miss Rosa Carrie
ras, silver medal for progress I'm her
studies. A silver medal was drawn for
by Misses Tina Thon and Maggie Angus
tine for improvement I'm music. Miss
Ihon was the lucky one. Miss Rosa
Senior won the gold class medal. and
Miss Eva Penton the silver one, and
Miss Rosa Thon a gold medal for vocal.
The competitors for the class medals were:
Misses Kate Dawson. Lille Davis. Mamie
+. Mccarthy. Rosa Careers, Estelle
Duke. Mamie Carreras. Carrie Brown,
Katie MARSHA, Pearl Wade. Nellie Lea
hey, Georgia McDcnough, Theresa Dona-
hue Lille Splitting, opal Bark
err Louise Zimmerman. Sadie Marks,
Mary Mccarthy. Katie Murphy. Ada
Parish, Rosa Augustine Emma Hudson,
hay Pcnton. Alice Cowardin. Blanche
Molloy, Jennie McDonough and Master
CLIFTON ChlldrCss. After the musicale the
scholars presented Miss Leahey with
handsome basket of flowers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
JUSTICE JOINS COURT.
Very Lucrative Docket at the Sane
tam Yesterday.
A large Monday docket greeted I

large Monday docket greeted the
Justice at the sanctum yesterday, and
His Honor saw to It that the city Golfers
were increased by a goodly sum.
Inc case of Texanna Nicholas (col-
oreD was continued till the 18th instant.
owing to the conflicting nature OF the
evidence. Texanna was charged with
assaulting and woundlng with some blunt
instrument Robert Cary. She did her
part rather we'll. as Robert was suffer-
ing with an ugly cash on his forehead.
The case of Robert Cary, charged with
assaulting Texanna Nicholas. was also
continued till the 18th instant.
Alexander spottswood (coloreD as
saulted and beat Julia Kennedy $40 worth.
while Emma Walker (cOlored) was sent
to the hastings court on the charge OF
attempting to shoot with a pistol Alex
ander Spottswood. with intent to kill
that individual.
Ada Bland (colored was reouired IN
give 800 security for six months on the
charge Of stealing and carrying away
one blue satin skirt and sundry other
articles Of clothing belonging TO Martha
Thomas.
Eddy Lewis (colored) got on the war
path, and proceeded 10 assault and beat
Mary Johnson. for which he was as
sessed $40 and costs. on the charge Of
beating Mary Johnson and Milly Lewis.
he was dismissed
The case OF Alexander spottswood.
charged with assaulting and beating his
spouse, was continued tin the 18th in
slant, while he was touched for $40 each
on tho charges Of assaulting and beating
Maggie Johnson. and acting similarly to-
wards Ellen Strause.
Annie Mack (colored), who is very mu-
sically inclined. went TO the hastings
court on the charge Of stealing and car
rying away one violin, the property Of
Joseph Ward. while Emma Walker (cOl-
oreO attempted 10 see how much Cain
she could raise on the street, and paid
s in consequence.
The case Of Richard Isaacs. charged !
with stealing and carrying away one |
clock. the property Of Mrs. G. W. Brown, |
was dismissed for lack Of evidence.
The case Of James Fife (colored), |
charged with assaulting and abusing |
Mary Douglas with rock In the street,
was continued till the 18th instant.
William Smith (cooreD was touched
for $3.50 for creating n disturbance I'm
the street. while the case Of William II.
Scott (coloreD. charged with stealing and
away one bell. two gas fixtures
and lot Of lead. the property Of some
unknown person. was continued till Au-
gust Sd. i'm order TO ascertain the owner
Of the goods. and William went to jail
for being n suspicious character.
Any number Of DRINKS and trivial cases
were disposed Of, and they proved very
lucrative for the city.
The court adjourned on three queens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
Mosf Eninrnhle Germnn-

SMITHFIELD, VA. July 2L-Special.-
The Opera House I'm Smithfeld was the
scene Of a very gorgeous german Thurs
day. July GOTH Music was furnished by
Borjes' Band. OF Norfolk Among those
present were: Mr.. Turner Battle. Of Nor
folk, who led with some intricate fig
ures, gracefully assisted by Miss Mamie
Parker, Of Smithfed; Mr. Howard Saun-
ders, Of Hampton. also led beautiful
figures. Mr.. Sol Bickford, Of Hamilton.
with Miss Jessie Parker: Mr. HAPPIER
Stewart Of Suffolk. with Miss Bonn
dardent. Of -; Mr.. George Chairman
with Miss Boykn. Mr.. H. l.. Slater with
Miss Barker Of Fortress Monroe. Mr. W.
Salley Of Newport News with Miss Jor-
dan Of Norfolk. Mr.. John Wilson with
Miss Liman OF Fortress Monroe. Mr.
W. J.. Fuik with Miss Wilson. Mr. Harry
Mitchell with Miss Georgia Wilson. Afr
G.. =. Fulk with Miss Mary Wilson.
Mr. W. w. Morrison with Miss Upshur OF
Chuckatuck. Mr.. J. W. Thomas and
Miss Lucy Hay. Mr. and Mrs Rich
mond Maury, Mr.. Charley Batten and
Mrs. r. +. Boykn.
Stags-Alessrs. milford. r. 6. Robin
son, A. Burch. Cofer OF Newport News.
Va, p. 5. Chapman OF Windsor, George
Booker Of Fortress Monroe.
After the german Mrs. r. +. Boykin
gave 4 very recherche supper. Among
those present were: Misses Barker Ii
man. Upsher Boykin. Mamie and Jessie
Parker. Messrs. Chapman. Wilson. Saun-
ders. Slater, Battle. Bckford, Burch, w.
l.. Fulk, Batten and Booker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
Amelia County Notes.

MARLBOROUGH VA. July 24-SpeciaI.
Salem Methodist church, near this place,
last night was the scene OF a very enjoy
able feast and concert. Misses Emily and
Lucy Wertenbaker deserve especial men
tion for their excellent singing. A con-
siderable sum OF money was realized as
the result Of the feast and concert
A large crowd attended the meeting at
this place to-day TO elect delegates TO
the gubernatorlal convention in Rich
mond in August Dr. +. T. Adams was
called TO the chair and W. f.. Coleman
was elected secretary. Mr.. X. Coleman
was elected delegate. and NJ. j. Oliver
elected alternate. The delegation was not
instructed. but are for Colonel Charles
r. O'Ferrall for Governor.
Crops are looking well, but suffering
for the want Of rain.
The Peoples party had a meeting here
to-day, but the attendance was not large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
What the Banks Shou,d no

Editor Of The Times: An exceile,,t co.
essuoh IS made by some one I'm the So.
'his saturday evening for tbe reiiaf
~ our merchants, manufactures "a
DuiiueIs who have been compeuad ~ 49,
uuee their business for lack of meme -
al a. extent that is positively distresef,,,,
mere Is only limited amount of acf,,ai
h' III 'he community. The banks
49, Uohe their best TO keep This
u'orie,, ou1 On us mission Of paving
p,,, "', .H' grocery and dry goods buIs
renr,a supply is too limited. Some
thoir -. "'e very foolishy withdrawn
Many little Withdrawals of tbi. '''Jll up
Ter nave decreased the alraad,, ,,,. Ia az
store II these depostors would ' 1911
'heir deposits to the banks AZ one ~ -
would greatly relieve the strineenc,, ' Ia
"iI III restoring general confidence
IN ADDITION, II the banks vvo,,ld a. -.
'.ihs IN the Issue 10 the people ~
any sort OF obligation in small -. "
that could serve the needs Of on Ias
ness people. such obligations IN ba
ueeHed as soon as the strino,o,,,,.
over business men would be very -. -
iul' Inc banks have the conndanca -
'he people. Their capital and raso.,, VI
10 many millions. | am go
mere is not a citizen Of Richmond ,Sho
Mouid not gladly accept In pavment -,
any oeot due him any note or cert,aoo1t
'Seueu under proper directions NV am,
VI our ranks. Let the banks como
' s'Vloaiiy 10 the relief OF our sufferIn,,
business men in the issue OF such no,es
h DC USED Tor daily pressing needs.
nave the honor TO be, &c,
p,o, GEORGE COOPER.
kuCQm0n0- Va I..Ix
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
James River Improvement.

The Committee on Improvement OF
James River met in the Chamber OF
commerce yesterday at noon. Present:
Messrs. Curtis (chairman), Crenshaw,
christian, Allen. Landerkin, White, Car
Der, Starke and Gum.
The chair stated that the committee
was out Of funds and a lengthy discussion
followed as 10 whether the work should
be proceeded with or not
Mr.. Crenshaw finally moved that after
the ISL or the month no more work be
uone until an appropriation be made,
vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Crenshaw. Christian
Landerkin. Otway s. Allen, White starke
and Gum.
me result will be a dlscontinuance OF
the work on the river after the LIST OF the
month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
THE STANDARD or VALUE-GOLD-
EIGS

Gold, from the beginning has been the
standard and measure of value. 1t has
been ideal money. That is, il could help
and accomplish barter and interchange
Of commodities and valuable things rs
nothing else could. 1t is the ideal money
OF the highest civilization. 1t is valuable
in itself, beautiful to the eye. taking and
holding its stamp and enduring. Gold
tried in the fire is the emblem OF what is
most valuable and everlasting And when
a thing is converted into gold and put in
safe place. no farther uneasiness is
felt about it,
Money answers all things" Is Holy
Writ: natural. a social. financial law.
The money that answers all things has
been and is gold. 1t answers all things
by being valuable and measure of value.
The greatest burlesque money Of modern
times was our Confederate money that
answered nothing. changing from day to
day. measured nothing. cultivated gamb-
ling and speculation and did AS much
as anything else by its intrinsic faultx
ana deficiencies TO destroy noble nation
All the laws for its maintenance tina,
'"aseu down creditors and for.cd its rse
IN trade made 1t only the more worthless
and odious.
commerce, exchange of corr,.a,.,..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
Levy & Davis
Text HAMMOCKS
Girl in Hammock Reading Book
Man Riding By Stops 10 L00E.'

At the seashore or mountains Ham.
mock is a luxury which is within any
ones means at prices we now quote,
and which you can use as a guide IN
ordering.
No. 1903. Good, full size Silver Hinged
Cotton Cord Hammock. soc
No. 113. White or colored full size
Braided Edge Mexican Grass Hammock
Soc.
No. 1913. Same style, larger 500
No. 1913. White or Colored, Large Close
Mesh Mexican Hammock, 'Sf.2j.
No. 143. The size that will hold TWO
comfortably, style No. 1873, $3.50.
We have all Attachments. such "a
Curved Spreaders, Patent Anchor Ropes,
Wrought-Iron Screws and Hammock
Pillows. All attachments furnished with
any Hammock for SOC. extra, or we viii
furnish any at ljc. In ordering please
mention the number OF Hammock,
whether to send White or Colored, AMI
the price advertised.
No. 1853. The Baby Hammock, a very
healthy cradle substitute, 45c.
We have also a few Hammocks 10
Fancy colors and styles. with fringe on
sides and pillow and spreaders in one end
woven into the Hammock, price $3.50.
Croquet, Lawn Tennis, Hobby Horses,
Doll Carriages, Whitney Baby Carriages
and Dolls.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
HENRY COUNTY THIRD PxRrFITEs.
ihey Elect Delegates to tho State Con-
vention, but keep IL Dark"

MARTlNSVILLE. VA, July Especial.
AT the last term OF The county court the
Third party people held a mass-meeting
10 send delegates to the Lynchburg Con-
Vention. / have been trying ever since
| TO get a full list OF the delegates, but
| have not been able to do so. but have
| learned that they are both white and col
| 0red, and all / have heard OF have
| been Republicans up To the present. The
| chairman and secretary If the Third party
In this county have always been Republi-
cans, and the Third party leaders in the
county have always been Republicans
Mr.. W. II. Gravcly, who is a resident Of
this place. and has been spoken OF rs
the probable nominee Of the Third party
for Attorney General, has been a Repib-
lican Of the strictest sect up 10 a few
months ago.
The dry weather I'm this county has in
jured the tobacco crop very much, and
unless II rains i'm n short time the corn
crop will be badly damaged.
| see from some Of the statements sent
out to the press that the delegation from
this county TO the Democratic Conven-
ton is put nine for OFerrall and four
doubtful. II is only just TO say that
your correspondent Is a delegate. and the
vote Of this county will be cast as a unit
for OFerrall.
The announcement OF the death OF
Major w. T. Sutherlin is received here
with real sorrow The Major was widely
known I'm this county aud very popular
with our people. He has six store-houses
In town now, most of them nearing COM
rloffon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
HIS BODY RECOVERED.
Young Frederick Page Levi. Drowned
i'm Davenport's Pond.

The remains Of young Frederick Page
Lewis. Of Gotham. who was drowned
while bathing in Davenports pond. at
Strawberry Eill, last Saturday afternoon.
were recovered Sunday afternoon about
1870 o'clock. Mr.. Lee Lorraine located
the body in the pond and young man
recovered the remains by diving for
them. Squire Tyler. Of Henric0, viewed
the remains, but deemed an inquest UNI
necessary
Young Lewis was only seventeen years
old. He was a splendid looking young
man. and was studying for the ministry.
I'm company with two friends from Cob
ham, he had walked 10 the residence Of
Mr. +. L. Ruhin. about n mile outside
Of Richmond. arriving there on Friday
evening last. While bathing at Daven-
ports pond. young Lewis attempted 10
swim across the pond. and either gave
out. or was cramped when near the
middle. Mr. Eufin went 10 his rescue
but his efforts 10 save the unfortunate
youth We're Of no avail.
The remains were sent 10 the young
mans home. nj Gotham. yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
NOffoway News Notes.

CREWE, VA. July i-Speclal-Now
that the unwilling OF the monument is
over the next thing in order is the meet
ing OF the Democrats OF this county at
NOttoway Courthouse next Friday, July
18th to elect eleven delegates 20 the
Gubernatorial Convention. which meets in
Richmond August nth. While sentiment
is about divided as TO Nottoways choice
for the first place on the ticket. she will
oheerfully accept the dictates Of the Rich
mond Convention. and will no doubt hold
the honor she won last November as the
banner Democratic county In the Fourth
district.
Rev w. II. Milton preached at ST.
Johns church, Lunenburg county, yester-
day.
The Baptist Rosebud Society closed
their lawn party Saturday after being
very successful I'm their undertaking 10
raise money for the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

II is announced that in case the Homo
Rule bill passes the House and is de-
feated by the Lords. Gladstone will ask
the Queen TO appoint enough new peers
IN sympathy with the measure to insure
its success. In this he has a number OF
precedents-once under the reign Of
Queen Anne and again under William ".
In 1884 the Lords defeated the extension
OF franchise act but their course created
such excitement that they were compelled
TO reconsider their action and pass the
bill. At that time Mr.. Chamberlain spoke
about intending or ending The Higher
House" and that expression has often
been applied TO them since. Mr.. Glad
stone Will. doubtless. try TO mend or end
them N they defeat his Home Rule pet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
WHY is NOT LEE DISTRICT I'M
PROVED

we dont know just what the hitch in
Lee District is, but we do know that
something Is operating 10 defeat the
wishes and Intentions OF an overwhelm-
ing majority OF the people OF this city.
:" respect 10 that quarter There is
un@nimity OF sentiment amongst our
p'0p'e that 1t is shame and disgrace
"" Guy that General Lees monu-
"en'' paid for by the world M large
on the implied undertaking from p,es
.a 'nat II should b. properly cared
.O'' should be left standing. as It is in
- s0'mprovs~ old Celia. This .ent,msD,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

mutual service Is a law and condition oil
our being a part OF our creation. And
money is essential TO commerce and inter
course as air and water are TO our physI-
cal life. or as words and language are to
our social life.
Money is to commerce just what air
and water are TO the world and language
or conversation TO society.
And Just as pure air. wholesome water
and truthful words are necessary TO our
individual and social life, so sound. re-
liable and just currency, filling the office
OF money. is essential TO the life of a
State and the very existence Of commerce.
! But while gold seems TO be ideal money,
is valuable. measure Of value and
lasting value. II is not, never has been,
and never will be the currency OF man
kind a reference to 1t, a measure and
comparison with its value is the mys-
ferrous virtue and merit Of all currency
The actual demand for gold is very
limited, and its supply has been kept
close TO the demand by the same wise
Providence that ordained it's office.
Bank currency and government currency,
bills OF exchange. checks and accounts
current have accomplished the commerce
and trading Of the world Industry and
skill, agriculture. manufacture and pro-
fesNional service have brought forth and
made valuable things. Men have wanted
gold and currency only to swap these
things about. Many farmers have never
seen gold or currency for their wheat,
corn, cotton or cattle. All their exchange
and trading has been done on the books |
OF their commission merchants And in /
far the most cases not a dollar Of gold /
has appeared in the exchange and dis |
tribution Of their products. 1t is doubt
full whether 1 per cent. OF the trading OF /
the world is done in gold. Nobody wants
IT, 1t is dangerous TO carry, easy 70 lose,
and supplies no domestic want. The real
honest, natural, actual demand for gold :
Is exceedingly small, and is fully met
by the supply II is an abnormal, UNI
natural diseased condition Of things that
makes a large demand for gold. boarding
Is done in gold; and that is a vice, rep
rotated by society. The law and nature
Of society is: There is that scattereth
and yet increaseth."
The office Of gold is as a measure OF
value and as a universal currency to
ettle balances between nations TO the
most Of mankind it is a mere language
( prices. 1t fixes commercial nomen-
lature. 1t gives meaning certainly
o our language. 1 promise TO pay you in
old You will not want the gold, but
omething else Of equal value in gold.
/ hundred or a thousand men may do the
anne, and come to a settlement, and not
ne dollar Of gold will be wanted.
The talk Of gold bugs and the rich
iAns currency is unmtigated nonsense.
A double standard means double deal
lg. ,
To the general business world the adop- t
on Of the gold standard is little more .
IAN the adoption Of Webster or Wor-
ester as a standard dictionary A double j
loney standard is a key note Of UNI J
ertainly, and a way TO infinite confusion ,
nd trouble. r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

had an overpowering influence In In
ducing our City Council to vote an ap
preparation OF $4,000 a few months bach
to the purposes Of grading and openine
the streets OF that district. Why is this
money not spent as the people have order
| ed that IL should be spent? Why are the
streets not opened and graded there,
that the building OF residences may be-
gin? We hear talk Of technicalities and
impediments IN the way. Technicalities
and impediments step aside when con-
fronted with energy and a VIII. We
want TO know just what thn difficulty
here is. and, when we know It, The
Times will undertake to point out a
way 10 solve II.
This much as 10 our obligations TO i'm
prove Lee district from a sentimental
Siew. But the city is deeply interested
that improvements shall go on there
real estate agent that you choose. and
he Will tell you that If Lee district were
improved. streets laid out and guttered.
and water. sewerage and gas introduced.
the whole territory would be covered in
an incredibly short time with costly
residences.
IL Is safe 10 say that our taxable re-
sources would have five million Of dol
lars added TO them within five years.
This addition TO the beauty and material
growth OF the city is wholly arrested
because. for some reason that there
ought to be a way to remove, the money
that the people have voted to it is not |
spent where the people want It spent. |
This is paradoxical, and there should |
be some way found to force this work
along.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
Visitors i'm Che>terfleid

CHESTERFIELD c. H., July 2i.-Spe-
cial.-Following are the arrivals at the
Chester Hotel for the week ending July
~ IS": {. III. West. r. l.. Adams, Mr..
NJ. W. Thomas and wife. child and nurse /:
Mrs H. Bodeker and sons. John McGrain.
MISS Efhe Fuller. Mr.. Skinner j. WEber
-. Ill. Mathews. s4r. and Mrs. Brown,
MISS Nellie Ryan. Mr.. Bowers and +.
Lazarus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

The Brooklyn Eagle says That Thomas
c. Plat continues 10 be the ablest, most
powerful and most influential Republican
in the State of New York This makes
Senator Sherman as mad as fire. and he
forgets his accustomed iciness whenever
he thinks about II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

In warning workmen Of the danger Of
starving n they so to Chicago, the Her
aid says that ordinary work is still going
on there. but the White City is finished"
When Charles Dickens was in the United
States some years ago he said that Fred
ericksburg was the only finished" city
he found. II he could only return now he
would, according TO the Herald find an
other one i'm Chlcago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

The internal revenue receipts of the
Government for the fiscal year Just closed,
although less by 100000 than was esti-
mated by the Secretary OF the Treasury,
were greater by 100000 than for the
preceding year. and greater than for any
previous year except during the period
1850 under the onerous war legislation.
The New York Journal OF Commerce and
Commercial Bulletin is of the opinion that
1.-THE steady increase OF these receipts
for several years past, despite the reduc-
lions made by the Mckinley law is an
important factor In the problem Of reve-
nue. legislation"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

The New Orleans States wagers dollars
TO dimes that before another year has
passed the whole country will applaud
President Cleveland's administration for
the splendid showing It has made in the
matter OF pension reform. A safe bet,
which would be equally as safe If it
extended TO tariff reform and silver re-
firm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

With renewed facilities we are better
prepared TO execute Fine Floral Work
than ever before. We make specially
Of Funeral Work.
HILL BROTHERS,
521 West Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
TUESDAY. JULY %. 1893.
SIX PAGES.

The Prince Of Wales smokes cigars
costing sl.75O per thousand. Sl75 per hun
bred and $3.50 apiece. No wonder he is
always hard up and asking for appropria-
tons with which TO settle his debts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

Exports Of wheat and flour last week.
according to "Bradstreets," aggregated
5077, S35 bushels as against 2.7l, go bushels
during the corresponding week last year
Last weeks shipments were never before
equaled In any week in July. and have
seldom been exceeded at any time of the
year. The exports Of wheat since July
LIST have been l2.s9OSS5 bushels, as com
pared with 7S59,939 bushels in the first
three weeks Of July last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25

1t is likely that Siam will refuse the
territorial demands Of France. and in
Great Britain. The English papers say
that English public sentiment is unani-
mously against France on this point. 1t
is pointed out that trade with the coun-
try which France practically proposes
70 annex amounts TO $4,000 annually with
France and sl2.OOO.OOO annually with Great
Britain; the number Of British subjects
IN the country is 1850; French $50.