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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
Taxation of Personal Property.

Editor Times: VIII you call the at
tention OF the Legislature, through tue
publication of this letter, 10 the lh-coH-
sidered. inquisitorial. unjust. NeXalons,
and ineffect ual method of taxing personal
property i'm the Slater Each taxpayer u
requested TO furnish list or ms per
sonal property and its value. Inns Is III
quisitorial and VeXatious. ana we Neh'"iN
to say that not one-half OF the hummer
of citizens owning personal property ever
nay a tax thereon. And those who do pay
md il very vexatious to think of every item
that should be given in. and the proper
valuation thereof. And these Who make
a conscientious return are unJustiy taxed
inasmuch as so many escape The rate OF
taxation is necessarily higher because OF
this Intellectual method of finding the
property TO be taxed.
Real estate is assessed for taxation. ana
so Should be personal property. Three
assessors should be apr GIFTED for elch
county, ana three for each ward In the
larger cities, and they should assess each
citizen in accordance with the best infor-
nation to be obtained, with or without
consultation with the said citizen, who
should, however. be allowed I'm The event
OF his assessment being too high, to swear
that 1t is so, and TO give I'm his own
return under oath.
The advantages OF this method are:
1. The citizen IS relieved OF the yearly
trouble OF making out hts own as
sessment.
2 Those who have heretofore denied
the right of the State to require such re-
turn, or who have from any other cause
failed 10 report and have thus escaped
taxation, no longer escape.
D. The collection of tie tax from every
adult citizen would so increase the revenue
from the personal property tax, as 70 JUS
tify a reduction in the rate OF taxation.
That the present method OF getting at
the personal property in the State is in
efficient plainly appears from the fact
that the amount realized from taxing
personal property Is only about one-tenth
part OF the entire revenue of the state
Inc plan OF assessing personal property
as herein proposed has been successfully
res0rted 10 at the North, notably in
New York. This is given as one OF the
reasons for the rapid increase In the popu-
latlon OF New York. \ man of wealth can
so there TO live without having to dis
close every item OF his personal property.
ana without having the worry every year
TO arrive at the value of personal
properly or every description owned by
him.
This inquisitorial process has doubtless
decided many persons TO live elsewhere
IMAM IN Virginia, and kept many from
coming to live in the State.
everything should be done TO induce
capitalists 10 come into the State To re-
side, and nothing to drive them away.
NIRGlNIAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
LILLIiy RUssELL's MARRIAGE
To Take Place on Tomorrow Afternoon
with Judge McAdam'- Assistance.

Lillian Russell and Signor Perugini,
says the New York Sun. announce that
their marriage Will take place on Sunday
afternoon next at o'clock. instead Of
on March 18th. 1t will take place at Miss
Russells home. 3lS west Seventy-ninth
street. and the ceremony will be followed
by a dinner at 7:SO o'clock in the evenins
There was some speculation as TO whether
the marriage could take place in this
State, as Harry Braham, Lillian's first
husband got a divorce from her here;
but apparently she has got around TINS
difficulty. as Judge McAdam, who annuiled
her marriage with Teddy Solomon, is
TO ofIiciate Those VINO Will attend are
Mrs. Cynthia Leonard, her mother, ana
her sisters, Hattie Leonard and Mrs West
wood. known professionally as Susie RUS
sell; Mr.. and Mrs DAILY. Col Henry saw
age, Ed =. Piper, and Father Ducey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

Annual Election of Onicers by Syracuse
Lodge No. 4.

Nearly all Of the members were present
when Syracuse Division. No. 4, Uniform
Rank, Knights of Pythias. he'd its regu-
lar annual election and inspection Thurs
day evening at old Market HAL Inc
election resulted as follows: Sir knight
Captain, A. l.. Lucas; Sir Knight Lieu
tenant, r. c. Baughan; Sir Knight Her
aid, c. A. Canepa; Sir Knight Recorder,
George T.. Bowden; Sir knight Treasurer.
John b. Schaaf: Sir Knight Guard, 7.
l.. Martin. The Sir Knight Sentinel viii
be appointed at the next monthly meet
ing.
At the conclusion OF business the mem
beers were formed into line, and sir
Knight Major V. Donati proceeded TO IN
spect the division, the showing being very
creditable-93 per cent After some COM
plimentary remarks by the inspecting
officer the division had full-dress driih
vote was taken for the purpose OF as
certaining how many knights would at
tend the grand encampment In Washing
ton next August. and the response was
unanimous. The division will hereafter
drill every Thursday night at Old Market
Hall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
AcoysTIrUrIoNAL QUESTION.
To Test Section o., Chapter 0, Code of vir-
gin n of 1887.

The petition of John Bassett against H.
X. Curtis. sheriff and jaiier OF Elizabeth
city county, in which wit OF hapeas
CORPUS was awarded by the supreme
Court of Appeals Thursday. VIII be tne
means or testing the constitutonality OF
section a. chapter 9. Code of Virginia OF
1857. The paper is returnable Tuesday next,
January I'D. Bassett claims that he Is
being Illegally detained in prison on a
charge OF petit larceny, having been sent
TO the grand jury by an additional maSis-
trate appointed by the court. The above
mentioned section Of the Code provides
that additional magistrates may be APP
pointed by the court when necessary, and
afterwards elected TO this position. 10 is
contended that this action on the part OF
the judges Of county courts. however, is
unconstitutional, that IL Is Illegal for adj
dtional magistrates to be appointed by
the courts, and that the judicial, legisla-
tive. and executive functions must be
kept separate, and not submerged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

In spite Of the fact that yesterday was
q holiday. his Honor, Justice Cru-ch-
field held court. and as natural conse-
ouencc there was a good pen Of prisoners.
only two cases were of any Importance
ana they with the rest of the docket were
quickly disposed Of.
Carter Branch (colored was sent 10
jail for a. year in default OF security Ior
striking Fannie Carter with a chalf'
Lanes Robinson was given six months
in default OF 900 security for stealing a
bottle Of whiskey the property OF o.
DOlebeck.
There were a number Of minor cases
on the docket and these were disposed OF
I'm brisk order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

II is n sight worth waiting for at the
door Of the theatre TO see the tashionaOie
ladies emerge in their various opera
cloaks If YOU want to see all Of them
YOU must tear yourself away from the
play or the opera before It IS ended, be-
cause II has become an old story TO those
who have boxes for the season, and these
would rather miss part Of the opera than
wait for their carriages in the jam and
turmoil which inevitably follows the close
of any fashionable place of amusement.
one of those who went out early from the
NAV last night wore an ermine cape.
Another wore long three-quatter cape
trimmed with ermine.
Some Of the most elegant opera cloaks
are of velvet reaching TO the knees, and
trimmed with some light-colored FUR
Monaghan being favorite. one beauti-
full cloak which took my fancy was a
changeable blue and rose, which gave the
whole thing heliotrOpe cast It was
lined with rose-colored silk. SwansdOwn
Is always in favor for these light. dainty
garments, and is prettIest with a certain
shade OF pale blue
Satin is also used as material for OPP
era cloaks and few brocalos are seen.
There is a soft, lustrous silk which IS
very pretty for this purpose-the pcau de
sole, which has been uselui III so many
ways this winter The cloak which is
pictured above is made Of turquoise blue
peau de sole. II is lined with quilted sat-
i'm of the same shade. Around the bottom
and up the front and around the harns
pelerine are rows Of gold embroidery
which give the cloak a very rich appear
ance. The fur rs white Monaghan, very
fluffy and thick. The blue and white,
which I'm cheap materials would be very
shoddy. is a beautiful combination when
appearing I'm goods Of rich quality. Tho
couture of this lady OF the blue cape Is
on the 1880 order with velvet looms
standing up IN a fan shape. The more ec-
centric the couture. the more fashionaole
one appears. So girls put on your THINK
ing caps, and study up something new'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
4 Pleasant Enterta nment.

4 very pleasant entertainment was
given at the house Of Mrs. Law ton. az
Albemarle street. Tues day night. Those
present were Misses Annie Cousin, Mary
Meyers. Floierce Edwards, Minnie powers
Kate lowers, Lottie Gibson. Alma smith.
Bessie Eilette, Lii" Saunders, Mary
Hundley. Lizzy Lawton. Mamie Lawton.
Vifgie Haskins. and Mrs. Waiter Andrews.
Messrs Turner, Martin, stone, Hurst,
Powers. Rob Flippin, Brud Eldridse.
George Eldridge. Robert Cousin, WINE
Cousin. Samuel Smith, y. " Smith, Phil
Saunders. Gibson Saunders. +. Il. Glenn.
a. B. Truxeli, Willie BeaseIey. and walter
Andrews.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
Ninth-Street Athletic Club.

The youngsters who aspire 10 deeds of
prowess. and who dream Of some day be-
coming modern Samsons. have formed a
club on Ninth and Leigh streets, called
the Ninth-Street Athletic Club. 1t con-
sists of boys from twelve 10 sixteen years
of age, and is composed Of fifteen mem
bers. The officers are as follows: John
Slaughter. Ir.. president; a. Hewitt vice
president: j. Ryan secretary; r.. Vaughn
Floyd, treasurer; J. Murphy. referee. The
club meets every Friday and Tuesday al
9ls east Marshall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

Twenty-Five delegates from the various
Christian EnGeavor societies OF Rich
mond left on special car by the Nor
folk and Western railroad for the STATE
Christian Endeavor Convention. which
met last night in Lynchburg for a three
days session. and number OF others
went by other lines yesterday morning
and afternoon.
Those who went as a solid delegation
In the special. car referred "a were Miss
Bessie Gibson. Miss Annie Wilson. Miss
Jessie Link. Miss Martha Turrell, ID. 8.
Bennett, and Robt. Lecky. Jr.. from the
Church OF the Covenant: Paul Pratt
and X. w. Milee. from the Grace Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

The members Of the Oriental Pleasure
Club and their friends were entertained
last night by Miss Oakley James at her
residence. 5l3 north Twenty-fifth street.
Parlor games and other amusements
we're INDUCED in until IL O'Clock. when
refreshments were served. after which a
donkey party was engaged in. which was
highly amusing and enjoyed by all
present. Mr. Whitlow Walker won the
first prize, while Mr.. Horace Griffin cap
turcd the BOBBY prize.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
EDITORIAL COMMENTS.

New York Sun: On Wednesday Profess
sor Wilson was beaten upon his own
amendment 10 his own bill. The time
schedule OF the free-wool provisions was
knocked into cooked hat. Brother VIII
son was dazed, and meekly surrendered
another amendment which he had pre-
pared. Protesting Democrats, with little
assistance from the Republicans. took the
reins in their own hands, and drove
straight over thu Professors committee.
Tom Johnson's substitute for the first
Wilson amendment provides that the
free-wool schedule shall go into effect
upon the passage of the Wilson bill. That
will be two days after never. II the Demo
Gratis fight the Professor as they fought
him on Wednesday. They have routed
him once. upon a question OF detail. 1t is
true, but still one Of considerable impor-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
lance. They can do II again. and they
can make the rout complete IL they viii.

lance. They can do Il again. and they
can make the rout complete IL they viii.
Now york Herald: IL IL significant that
the only notable objection to secretary
carlIsIe's tender OF I'VE per cent. bonds
comes from the Populists.
The people understand that the respon-
ability for this anomalous loan rests upon
Congress. which compelled the Secretary
TO make II By refusing him the authority
TO borrow in more rational way.
At any rate, the fifty millions now OF
fered will yield only enough money 10
surs,ly the Treasurys immediate ana
pressing needs. Further and larger sums
must be raised 10 meet requirements mat
are already in view.
New York Times: The recent statement
OF the chairman of the Senate fl1Ai'c
Committee is Of n nature TO reassurc
fhe country, but IL Is not one that re-
sponsble legislator I'm a place OF such
,,,nortonce as that of Mr.. Voorhees, can
be forced TO make without some sense
~ modification. 1t is reassurinS TO the
country because It contains an unquali-
fed onInion Of the leader Of the Senate
in financial matters that the Secretary
of the Treasury, whom the country
trusts. has ample power 10 strengthen
TIE Treasury to any extent that may DC
necessary. IL must be humiliating 10 Mr..
Voorhees, because Il contains also state
ment that the mere proposition to provide
n better and simpler and less Costly
method of doing what must be done would
pIunge Congress into another struggle
such as the shameful one that took place
last fall
New York World: 1t Is very interesting
TO hear from General Russell "A. Anger
that he began life as barefoot boy
but II Is discouraging to remember mat
all the Republicans who have peen nope
IessIv disappointed as presidential candi-
dates began life with their feet just as
bare as his were.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
POSITIVELY TIRE LAST DAY
or the Auction Sale OF III. NJ. Moses Co.,
c2O Main Street.

A special feature OF the last two sales
will be Diamonds. as | have now had all
the loose diamonds mounted. and nine
tenths OF the unsold goods consist Of
elegant Diamond Rings, Studs, Earrings.
and Pendants. Many Of the finest and
most tasty goods are still unsold. and
will be offered. without limit or reserve, TO
the highest bidder. with privilege OF ex-
animation after the sale, and II not
satisfactory the purchaser need not take
them. S. H. BLOOMBERG.
JOHN II. FRENCH. Trustee.
Auctioneer. II. n MOSES co.
go Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
Where the Difference Was.

81 cannot marry you Mr.. Albion. nave
looked I'D your ancestry and your grand
father was a tradcsman."
True. Marie; hut We are Cousins. lie
was your grandfather, too. How are you
tetter born than IL
you forget that | am American while
YOU are English. 1T is nothing for an
American to have had n grandfather in
trade. but Tor an Englishman-ohl It's
aWfuli'-Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
Hollywood Memorial

A full meeting OF the Hollywood Asso-
citation was held yesterday. and much rou-
tine business disposed of. The bodies OF
two soldiers killed at Yellow Tavern, and
now buried in n field mar the Stuart mon
ument. will be removed TO the soldiers
section in the church-yard OF Emanuel
church.
The treasury is not in very satisfac-
tory condition. and the question OF under
taking some kind OF entertainment was
discussed. but il was finally decided that
the universal stringency OF the times
made II undesirable 10 attempt to divert
money from the suffering poor.
Votes Of thanks were sent TO Cyrus w
Bcssieux for hauling aud to Addison &
Allison for donating fertilizer for the SOL
diers' section in Hollywood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
xn At,ractiv. Investment.

The attention of the investing public is
called To the paid-up stock OF the Com
mercial Building and Loan Association,
Which is sold at 800 per share. Investors
in this stock will be paid dividend Of
& per cent. per annum, payable semi
and may withdraw same at
any time after one year by giving thirty
DAYS notice. For full particulars and
prospectus call or address
BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION,
SOC east Main street.
Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

Presbyterian; w. f. Gary and Miss
I,u strine. of st. James Methodist;
Miss Mabel Page. Thomas W. Hurrel'.
Geo. u. Wilson. Miss Wilson. John ID.
Murrel. and Mrs. Aiurrell. OF Centenary
Methodist: Rev. T.. r. Dadmum. w. j.
McAliister. and G. NJ. Bower. Of West-E.nd
Methodist. Manchester: Bernard W.
Bass, Of the Third Christian church: Miss
Lula Phillips and Mrs. II. r. Maddox, OF
the Seventh-Street Christian, and Miss
Laura Douglas. of the Marshall-Street
Christian. They were Joined by a dele
CATION at Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

The Bon Ton art studio which was re-
ported I'm the Times of December Slst as
having moved out of its place OF business
at No. 9O7 east Broad street, az once es-
tabished itself az AIS east Broad street
CUP stairs). This statement would nave
been made earlier If Che Times had neeu
informed Of the location Of the art studio
after its removal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
An Artistic Touch.

The visitor at the boarding house was
entertalng one or two of his friends
AT the piano, and two boarders were lis
tening at the head OF the stairs.
Who's that at the pianoy' asked one.
BLAMED If ! no" was the reply. HE
hits the piano as IL he were n blacksmith.
but he murders the music like butcher"
Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
SATURDAY. JANUARY 20. 1894.
SIX PAGES.
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Manatoka Tribe, /. o. r. NJ, Odd-fellows
Hall
Monroe Ledge. Golden Shore. Gatewoods
Hall.
pt,bmond Lodge. l. a. OF NJ, Eagle Hall.
t:nterprise Council, Jr. o. u. A NJ, Jr. y.
u. a. Nj. Hail.
Richmond Assembly, r. ;. OF q. r., Cor
coran Hail.
Randolph Literary Society. Arlington Par
for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
At Last "a Cure

for Sick Headache is found that Is pleas
ant. harmless, and efficient. We refer TO
DR.. David's Pills, that thousands OF our
people have successfully used. Price. .
cents a box: Ave boxes for 81.
OWENS g. MINOR DRUG CO,
Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
Ladies' offhe KaHnar.

There will be a called meeting OF the
ladies OF the Bazaar next wednesday
Young Mems Christian Association. Busi-
ness OF great importance will be trans
acted and ali are earnestly requested TO
attend. MRS. f.. ID. HOTCHkISS-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

Compare cur regular prices with the
cut prices OF other dealers.
SYDNOR e. HUNDLEY.
The Leaders In Furniture.
"a III and Ii3 cast Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
SPECIALS THIS WEEK..

$50 pairs Bennett & Banard's
Ladies' French Kid Button
Shoes, Opera and c. $.
THIS WEEK.
Regular Price, $500, $L9S
Douglas s. Shoes, 800
Williams & IIoyt Boys
$500 Shoes, 1.65
Ransom's Ladies' Button
Dongola, Patent Tip aud
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Mems $500 Balls, all Solid, 80
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SHOES-12 10 ), 80
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

For that "out o. sorts" feeling
Take Bromo-Seltzer-trial bottle 10 cts
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1T seemed 10 quiet me just IS soon IS |
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AMI sleep through the night and could feel
my strength coming back.
when | begun the second bottle l could
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alt also cured me of female troubles
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-03
A SPRING STORY.
Fex Things You Ought Surely 10
do at This Season.

I,.h .priog we feel tired, languid ano
aeb;li,ated. The charge from cold to warm
weather GAUSS a depression of the VIA
forces resulting in an inactive state OF tne
stomach. liver, bowels and kidneys. Hesd'
ache i. common. and the blood undergoes
Oh ,rges viii h greatly debiiitste the system
The comps 1ion is apt TO be ssllow' ana
dark circles gather under the eyes. II
som thing is not done TO overcome these
conditions, they will last indefinitely and
nav result 10 severe Sickness. Read the
experience If the well known Mrs. A. A.
Urrrick of 40 Everett Street, East SIN
erville, Mass.
Two years sgo l contracted very
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Ny head and left side panied me sill the
tine, hsd no appetite and could not slice |
a, ali nights. WAS so nervous | thought
| would be Insane and any work seemed
Ike a mount in ahead G. me.
.Iwould become completely exhausted
on the slightest exertion. Twas oblige &c
give up and lake TO the bed. l lay there
several we. k but got DO better. l began
10 fesr should never Get we'll. as nothing
seemed 10 affect me was finally advised Il
use DIR. Gr.ene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy, and did so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-03

Beside the regular games scheduled in
tie college league, Manager Lynch has ar
ranged for the following games of ball for
the Colby mite during tn. coming season ::
April Is. Colby VS. Exeter Academy at
Exeter, \ T.; Fast day. Maine Central
Institutes We Colby at Waterville; April
y. Boston University VS. Colby at Water
'illo; Mas . Colby vs. Andover at Ando-
yer, N. H.; June %, Tufts VS. Colby ct
Wste:vi lie. 1t is also quite likely that
games will be played in this city with OF e
or two other stro'g college teams, so thst
on the whole there is likely TO BE- consid
cradle good ball playing here thi. spring.