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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27
PERSOhbL.

Richard Malcolm Johnston is seventy
! TWO years Old but looks much younger
AS Boston admirer says Of him. He is
true type of the old-school southern
gentleman, and il is most interesting 10
hear him talk on all sorts of subjects.
with his pleasant Georgian accent and
his occasional use of word or EXPIRES
sion that he must have heard on the old
seventy-fvc slaves on his fathers lands "
washington as Spectacle" IS the
SUBJECT OF current magazine article
by Marion crawford. There is no refer
greSs.
Sir Frederic Leighton is hard at work
on a large cartoon. which he intends IN
present 10 the ROYAL Exchange of Lon
I4h' Inc picture represents a group OF
Phoenicians and Britons. The Pb0eniri,1t
have landed in Cornwall. and are ore.
ing. silks to the Briton warriors and
and skins III
Marshall =. Wilder. who is spending his
summer sunni honaay at Asbury Park. has be
come an enthusiast on the subject ~
baseball ana ofticiated few days AGO
place. 81 '""'
John Morley says feelinglv that "tbe
task OF reform is hard enough. at best"
Dr. McGlynn writes TO a New York con-
temporary TO explain that in a recent
speech he did not say that "Conerees
Is composed OF set Of scOundrels" lie
adqs: referred only 10 some members
and | had in mind chiefly certain son,
atorS. who as you have shown have
selnshly sacrificed the commonweaI ia
personal or TO local interests. [ think I
dld not use the word scoundrels but I
should hardly object much II I were do
Scribed as saying I'm more parliamentary
language what might mean pretty much
the same thing
monument will be erected N tho
memory of the late Governor Winana
When q number of Michigan citizens who
nave started a movement for that our
pose, succeed in raising the requisite !
Barrett Browning is the designer 81 |
Ine tomb which Is 10 mark the resting |
pace OF MS father, Robert Browning. in |
W tstminster Abbey. The monument |
whlch Is being carved i'm Florence Is |
lis only inscription the name OF the noet
ana the date Of his birth and death.
Rev. Mr. Chalfant, n PRESBYTERIAN mis-
sicnary of North China. who is No.,
visiting Pittsburg, thinks that war over
ne possession of Corea is inevitahIe
Russia. he Is quoted as saving s.bos
ong desired 10 gobble up the Corean king
iom, SO as To have seapOrts on the eos,
)pen the year round. those she has non,
icing closed by the ice i'm the uintar
y nile China Is fighting Japan. Russia
VII jump In after Corea. This will drive
treat britain into the fray France will
men DE Obliged TO join forces with Russia
o protect her possessions in Tonkin'
apan VIII not have TO fight alone. as
'ef"ahy STANDS ready to help her."
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ln,nnerahle Nhiections

correspondent asks: HAS the Pho
neer-Pless eyer given ifs reason Il ANS.
the Matchmaking OF railroads? II so, in
what manner? VIII you not briefly re-
CAPT ulate them2"
We nave given the reasons a great
many times and are ready 10 give them
again whenever IL may be necessary to
i0rihy any one against this most dan
gerous idea. They are many In number.
nut We VIII name only three o; me first
rank, any one OF which We should re-
gard as Hsuperable.
J. The principle OF State control Of
railroads IS opposed TO our whole system
OF Government and in the interest OF
Capitalization. Those who founded this
nation intended 10 make the central
power at Washington no stronger than
II need be 10 keep the peace and conduct
the business OF the country. That IS
well rOr liberty. The concentration OF
mighty business interests In the hands OF
the State-which means IN the hands OF
the persons in power at The National Can
ital-would create there power so ire
mendous as TO be dangerous 70 liberty
We believe in the least Government pos
sible. in local self-control as far as pos
sible, and in the utter separation. as far
as may be, OF business interests from
the State.
q This danger becomes an absolute
certainty when we consider the condition
Of our civil service, now used openIv
10 promote the political interests OF the
party In power. State control OF rail
roads without "A fixed civil service. wholly
disconnected with party politics, Woul1
be q frightful calamity There are in
the United States say l.010.0f0 railroad
employees. Think Of this army of men
holding their places by the tenure OF
party service and receiving and losing
appointments at the pleasure OF party
bosses. Any party that could have or
ganized behind IL the entire array OF dis
eiplined railroad forces, under penalty Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27

Tennis IS more Of a game for the coun
try than the city. This IS, Of course. be-
cause there is more room for tennis
courts where ground IS not sold by the
inch.
Yet there are many city boys and girls
who take their chances at the parks fOI
an opportunity TO put up their nets and
play the loving game. OF all the pOpu-
lar amusements, none has so many points
I'm its favor as this.
II is athletic. without being too Sc
we're. II admits Of both sexes. II IS es-
peclally cOmmendable % young women,
because it admits Of such pretty cos
tunes.
There are two things which should be
carefully considered in the making Of a
tennis costume II must give free play
to the arms, and must not be too long
In the skirt. As 10 the materials for
such gowns there is very little 70 be
said. Serge and flannel ere the usual
materials and braid the trimming
NOT long ago ! saw red silk tennis
gown. and though II looked n little out
OF place, il was very pretty. The skirt
had four tucks above The wide hem. and
the bodice was a blouse. with box pl0its
and a pocket Another tennis gown which
had great advantage over the ordinary
blouse and skirt. was made with the
skirt reaching 70 the bust. and fitting
10 the figure. This prevented the separa-
ton of blouse and skirt at the waist.
which IS always imminent when one is
exercising the arms.
The costume I'm the picture Is Of white
flannel combined with dark blue There
are three rows OF blue stitching AT the
bottom Of the skirt. The bodice IS n
sort Of douhle-breasted tight-titting EtOn
Jacket OF dark blue. with a broad white
collar turned back and stitched with blue
The chemisette IS embroidered with two
racquets The sleeves are rOOmy. but
then all sleeves are, nowadays
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27

tinue to receive employment in sugar re-
nnerfes. The debate RACES over sugar
In order that the Sugar Trust may have
legislation that will cause every Amer
lean TO pay much more pound for his
sugar than he would have to pay II there
were no such legislation. whereby that
same Sugar Trust may gouge out OF
those same Americans a net profit of
from 100000 to 100000 each year.
This enables IL TO divide a million or so
amongst a few so-called Democratic SEN
ators, who. added TO the Republican SEN
ators. control the Senate. and still nave
a net profit OF more than nifty per cent
per annum on the money invested IN the
Trust.
There Is the milk in this cocoanut' sen
ator Smith. and II you think the people
don't understand II. and are in any meas
ure whatever deceived by your driVeiling
along about "workngmen employed by
this industry" you make one of the great
est mistakes Of your life.
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UNITED IN DEATH.
Couple Engaged to be Married Die About
tho Same Hour.

\ special to the Baltimore American
from Salisbury, Md. says.
sad story comes from Piusvile dis
trict Of the death Of a young couple
VINO We're 10 have been married IN q few
months. l.. q. Richardson. son Of i. Sid
ncy richardson, who resides near New
Hope ana Miss Alice Davis. daughter OF
lhomds j. Davis. tenant on one OF tho
farms of w. b. Grattan. near Pittsville.
were engaged t. each other, and the friends
or the happy young couple were rejoicing
with them that the day was fast ap-
pro1ch.ug when the dream Of lie would
De- realized, when they would be made
uappy IN the holy bonds 6f matrimony.
l5ut fate dccreed otherwise. and to-day
me bodies Of both repose beneath the
shade Of the trees in Pittsyille cemetery
ln the same grave
About ten days ago young Richardson
was stricken with typhoid fever and Dr
fcrny was called 10 attend him. Scarcely
ndd his wants been administered 20 by The
doctor when call was made for the
physician 10 60 10 see Miss Davis. who
HFed about four miles from the home OF
young richardson The doctor found the
young lady suffering from the same NAL
ady Both rapidly grew worse and at
every visit the lovers would inquire the
condition OF each other, the state Of the
pulse. ana the chances Of TcCC VERY. Tn Irs-
4aN morning last at O'Clock young
Richardson sucCLmbed 20 the disease
Whlle Or. Ferny was al his bedside Has
tcnlng 10 the bedside Of Miss Davis the
doctor found her also in the throos OF
death, and then within the space of two
hours, the spirits OF the two young lovers
mad taken their flight TO the unknown
Friday the funerals took place at Pitts
Vllle IN the presence Of a large and sor-
rowing ccncCurse Of people. In the same
service.
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CAPTAIN w. q WALLER

All that was mortal of Captain w. &.
Waller, as gallant and as high-spirited
gentleman as ever graCed Virginia Jour
hahsm was yesterday committed to their
last resting place in Hollywood cemetery
AS has already been told ir our news
columns Captain Waller, after a pro-
tracted illness, died at Rockbridge Alum
Springs late Tuesday night.
Deceased was for several years tha
managing editor of The Times. a posi,ion
the trying duties Of which he filled with
distinguished ability. He not only per-
formed these functions to the satisfaction
OF the management Of this paper. but in
manner which elected the praise Of his
competitors in the profession.
captain Waller was not only a we'll
equipped manager and director Of the
aHairs OF newspaper, but he was an
unusually bright and clever writer His
contributions to the editorial columns of
The Times during his connectio,
Hth II were often subjects of Common
aation from newspaper men.
Our lamented associate has passad
away. and none save his own loved ones
VIII miss him more sincerely than his
late co-laborers on this paper.
The Times Of Wednesday contained an
interesting sketch of Captain Waller. He
was not only a gifted man. but what Is
OF more Importance in considering ones
worth was a chivalrous and pure one.
OF him IL may be truly said that ho
leaves rich heritage in a well-snent
useful and honorable life TO his friends
ne was most loyal and devoted; 10 his
enemies If one he had. magnanimous ana
'''N
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FRIDAY. JULY q 1874.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS FRIDAY.

St. Andrews Commandery, X. T., Ma
sonic Tmepe.
Damon Lodge, *. Of T., Corcoran Hall.
Union Lodge. /. q. o. F., Odd-Felows
Hall.
Opachsto Tribe. !. Q. X. NJ, Cersleys
Hall.
Monacan Tribe. l. O. II. NJ, Jr. o. L. A.
NJ. Hall.
Fraternity Lodge. X Of H., Central Hall.
Mutual Lodge. *. OF H., Druids' Hail
Dale Lodge. *. of H., owens Hall
Old Dominion Council. A. l.. Of H., Druids
Hall.
Anchor Lodge. Golden Chain, Schiller
Richmond Lodge. Golden Chain, Central
Hall.
Tin. Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers,
Aurora Council. Jr. o. L. A. NJ. Gate
Rescue Council. Jr. o. L. A. NJ. Jr. o.
L. A. VI. Hall.
New South Council. Jr o. L. A. NJ,
Eighth and Hull streets.
Trinity Temple, |. O. G. T.. Central Hall.
Sidney Lodge. O. G.. T.. Belvidere Hall.
East-End Lodge. 1. O. G. T., Springfield
Hall
Richmond Castle. X. G. T.. Eagle Hall.
Company A. First Regiment. Armory.
II. T.. Lee Camp. G. V. Lee Camp Hall.
Friendship Lodge. X. Of T., Toney's
virrinia Lodge. Shield of Honor. Smiths
Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27
Origin OF Punishment

Inc earliest notions 81 punishment
came from the savage impulses of re-
Venge. The relatives Of a murdered
man were expected to destroy the muir
derer. Al first. the crime was not even
recognized as crime against society or
dsalnst the king as representing So
ciety. And even when such recog3jtion
began TO appear, society was supposed 10
exact AN eye for an eye and Il tooth
LOT tooth or even a money compensa-
lOn. some such rude idea OF "fustice"
!: e. Of er-balance-having from
ne beginning generally accompanied the
ldea OF revenge. This was one OF the
many tributes that the world paid 10 the
law Of equilibratiOn thousands OF wears
before the law was formulated. As So
ciety. grew older, the idea OF revenge
faded, and the idea Of Difference Of
others through fear OF similar punishment
became prominent. In some crimes. how
ever. especially those OF anarchy, public
punishment IS now suspected Of causing
more imitation than deterrence.- Henry
Holt In the August Forum.
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s.,,.oa him or not. II Would con

. g =,
suited him or not. IL would command his
sunport." There is the true position Of a
real Democrat and OF patriot. II was
entirely right, when what Senator Brice
called the free bench" was set out. that
the Virginia senators should seek TO get
all the advantages for Virginia Industries
that they could obtain. Since a Republi-
can protection. and not a Democratic
tariff reform bill was to be adopted. Vir-
ginia had all the rights OF any other
State TO have her interests considered
along with the others. But the true Dem
ocrat and the patriot was not to sit down
In sulks and block the way to all legis-
lation, merely because his particular in
terests did not receive the recognition
that he thought them entitled to. The
framing Of a tariff bill is a case for
negotiation. compromise. and the best ad-
justment possible one principle being
kept always In view-that burdens are 10
be imposed so that they shall bear as
nearly equal as possible on all subjects
Of taxation. When the average sense Of
the party's representatives has come TO
a conclusion. after these negotiations. 1t
IS the duty OF individual members OF It
10 surrender their particular theories and
80 along with their party associates.
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GEORGIL BEATTY DEAD.
Mrs. T. II. Williams. who wac Once the
Belle of that State

Mrs T. H. Williams. who was, as a
young lady. recognized as the most beau
tiful woman in the State, died at her
home on east Mitchell street this morning.
There are but few people In the state
who were not acquainted with Mrs. W IL
Hams, and who will not remember her
as a most beautiful and captivating young
woman I'm her earlier days She was IN
deed the belle OF Georgia, and numbered
her admirers by the score.
Mrs. Williams was "A Miss Annie Carr
before her first marriage, which was TO
Mr.. Thomas Hardee. of this city They
won't 10 New York 10 live. While I'm the
metropolis Mr.. Hardee was drowned one
day while surf bathing at Manhattan
beach.
Immediately after the death OF her hus-
band Mrs. Hardee came back to Georgia.
and made Atlanta her home. She was the
centre of attraction. and was admired for
her beauty and her refined and cultured
manners.
After several years she was married 10
Mr. Il. II. Williams, the well-knOTn
broker of Atlanta Ten years have pass
ed since then, and the announcement OF
her death will cause genuine sorrow in
many hearts.-Atlanta Journal.
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POCAHONIAs con PRICES.
The Norfolk and Westorn's Ultimatum as
70 Rats

A circular issued under date Of July
2ith, by President Kimban, Of the Nor
folk and Western Railroad Company. is
likely TO prolong the differences between
that company. and the individual coal
operators Of the Pocahontas region. The
circular states that the company viii pay
% cents per Ton for coal at the tipple
until July 5lse and after that 70 cents
per ton, and that ali individual operators
who are not satisfied with those prices
VIII be at liberty 10 sell their own coal
or select some other selling agent.
The price heretofore paid the operators
mas been regulated by a contract entered
into In 1856 through the Pocahontas Coal
company, when it was fixed at s. cents
Subsequent notifications gave the Nor
folk and Western a 7j-cent rate for coal
Tor its locomotives. but since April last.
when tn price was fixed for the season.
an effort was made 10 effect a reduction
TO ~ cents. Arbitration failed, and the
matter has been pending settlement ever
since. President Kimballs circular seems
10 have given his cOmpany's utimatum.
ana the result is awaited with n deal Of
phia Record
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The Danville Register drops its hat and
hurrahs for Hill for his recent defence
Of President Cleveland. lie CMr HID the
Register enthusiastically declares. may
have many faults-he certainly has
enough enemies 10 say sO--but no fault
IS to be found with the great speech he
made in the United States Senate yester-
day. It was a mastery defence of the
Presidents tariff position. and the ex-
coriation he gave the German gang and
the way he riddled them were beauti-
full TO behold.
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Point Well Taken

Commenting on the declaration in the
Springfield (Alass) Republican. that Vir-
ginia should welcome the proposed John
Brown monument, the Petersburg Index
Appeal says:
Virginia should welcome" such q r,onu-
ment. What a gracious sentiment. A mon
ument was erected TO the memory or
Major Andre on New York soil. What
have the ''vandals" done 10 that monu-
ment. and how often has II been defaced
accordlng 70 New York paners2
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THE petition OF THE vrRo,x,.
SENATOR'S.

me virginia senators said what yir-
sin'a senators ought to have said on Wed.
nesday' when defining their position in
regard 10 the tariff bill. Seuator Daniel
siio for himself. and what Senator Hun
.oh said Implies the same thing for him
"a' IN all his meetings. discussions and
sassestions he had always stated. as he
o'd then. that he named no condit,ons 70
command his vote; that whether the hill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27

General William Malone, chairman OF
the Virginia state Republican Commit
conventions for the purpose OF nnmirg
Republican candidates for Congress. AMI
has put forth letter Of advice instruct
ing that Virginia Republicans are not
bound 10 support nominations so made.
This famous old fox Is vulpinating nj the
old stand, and il VIII be a long ;ime be-
fore his brush ceases 70 keep the flies
off the Republican party Of Virginia
New York Sun.
The sun evidently thoroughly under
stands the political methods and tricks
of the chairman of the Republican party
of this state Malone is in business, but
we DO not think he's AT the Old stand. and
the general depression felt in all other
branches Of trade has no doubt had its
effect on him. Like others. though. he
is waiting for better tmes-the presi-
Dental camIaign for instance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27

The Georgia Democratic state Conven.
ton meets at Atlanta on August %. 10
nominate candidates for Governor and for
other general offices. The Journal proposes
that the Democrats shall have rousng
mass-meeting in that city on the night
the convention assemblies.
such a meeting. our contemporary right
ly argues, would increase the enthusiasm
Of the party and be fruitful Of good re-
suits IN the impending campaign.
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Mr.. Dana's Base. Ball Song

The New Yorks' heel is on thy pate
Baltimore. O. Baltimore; a second time
you've been their bait. Baltimore. %
Baltimore they've braced the brace and
they've struck the gait. they're putting
up a game that's great. your name is
Dennis up 70 date. Baltimore. 0. Balti-
more No more YOU hear the paean's
roll. the chanting OF the Oriole. but a
wall sounds hoarse from a deep, dank
hole. Baltimore. o. Bait!more.-New York
Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27

We believe a vote of the people Of Dam
Vile taken now would snow d majority in
favor OF pulling down the bars and al
lowing street ear extension boz. ways
DanVille Register.
Is this a demand for prohibition? or
are the bars" referred to in any way
associated with a twist Of the elbow"
oDerafiDn0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27

New York Times: An experienced. OBJ
serving and practical-mindtl senator of
me United States Mr.. .. H. Platt Of
connecticut, said yesterday. as his words
are reported In our evening contemporary.
the Commercial Advertiser.
he circumstances and surroundings
OF AR Gorman's attack upon the Pre.i-
dent and the apparent sollity OF the
Democratic senators give il an unusual
significance. And yet in the history of
thc country the man or men who have
attacked the President have usually gone
down and the President has triumphod "
Ihis substantially is the truth If his
tory as 10 quarrelS between Presidents
ana senators Ire, Mr.. German recall The
history Of Grants and Garheld's admin
situations, even OF Mr. Hayes. Let him
review the earlier differences between tha
senate ana the Executive with the ex-
cpuon furnished 10y Andrew Tohneon's
case II IS usually tho President who has
HIuinphed, the senator who has gone
down; ana johnson did not have the pao-
PIE behlnd him. they were the su3porters
OF the senators. 70 man who has nm.
lertaken contest Of such magnitude as
mat upon hich Mr. German has entered
IL makes all the difference in the world
Mhelhef ne mas the people with him or
against MIN. The people are with Mr..
IeFeland ana after all they are stronger
tnHh the great trust that IS backiu, Mr..
German.
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EDITORIAL COMMENTS,

New York Sun: We hereby warn all
good and true citizens Of Alabama that
one Sovereign, Grand Master Spoutman.
Is about 10 stump the state. You are
hereby requested To furnish yourselves
with ear plugs Of cotton. and 10 lock up
your dogs i'm dark kennels where they
can't bay the moon. Fasten your die
uonaries TO the table, and secure your
mats in the cellarage. Sovereign is com
dred and two voices, and pack Of
proclamations louder than the hounds OF
Erebus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27

The Richmond papers keep pegging at
our baseball team. They must be scared
up.-Lynchburg Advance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27

Can You stercotype2
II you can't. and want TO have work
done in hrst-class manner. send your
orders 10 The Times Office
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1tt(9]iFEE:Nl,,(9
NA''-' ~
Il, Is, Is and II East Broad.
REMNANT DAYS

Cleaning up Stock. To-day ana
Tomorrow are days that can1ofts
recalled - certainly not repe3.sI
On sale all the odds, ends and -e~
nants-all such as are brouqb. .,
light through taking Of inventor
Sellers that have dropped beh.alm
the race-one-half price, one q ,,.
ter, or less even. We mean o. ba
liberal out Of the pastproft. These
will be on sale this morning w,5
guide tickets on each article Stair,
present and former price. NOTr{.
CHANGEABLE. Everything wl
be ready by Q O'Clock.
Fancy and Plain silks, Su.tsa-l
Worsted Dress Goods. Linen,
Ready-Made Garments and S.t
Ribbons, Cotton Goods. Cro-la-'
and Woodenware, Gents Fum,..
ings, Millinery, ETC., etc. Every
department will be ready Tor y5s.
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M EMS LINEN
COLL LARS.

We have selected from our stock
about 10 dozen MEMS LINEN coll
LARS. all the very best goods. in
styles we shall discontinue keeyng-
some turn over, some standing. some
low cut. some high cut-sizes H. 1tI-2.
Is, l5l-2, Is. 1917. d. l7l-2. Is. which
we offer TO-DAY at the extreme low
price Of
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sc. each or SOC. dozen,

Stout men wearing large sizes. who
Ike low collar. can hud some ex-
cellent values IN this lot.