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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
The Wells Woman.

The following letter has been received
here by a member Of the Richmond
Press. which gives the history Of the
negro woman Wells who is lecturing In
Europe, and to which reference was mad
in this paper yesterday;
The negro woman, Ida +. Wells, who is
attracting so much attention In Europe
was formerly the editor Of the negro
weekly newspaper In Memphis, called
Free Speech" About two years ago
she published an article in the paper
assailins the purity of the white women
Of Memphis. The article also defended
the negro brutes who were lynched in
this county for criminally assauiting a
white woman. The publication Of this
attack on the white women Of Memphis
created considerable excitement. and at
a meeting Of citizens a committee of
wel-known business men was appoiutel
10 notify her 10 leave town, as such
violent attacks on the white race had a
tendency 10 provoke a race conflict
Ii seems that the Wells woman had left
town after she had written the article
and before IL appeared In print She
knew Il would raise a storm of indigna-
ton. and decided TO get at safe dis
lance before the paper was printed The
committee could not find her. hut IL did
find her paramour, negro school teacher
and ordered him 10 move to a more con-
genial climate, which order he obeyed
Since then the Wells woman has been
travelling over the eastern States and
Europe, slandering the people of this city
In her lectures. She has been making a
large amount Of money out of these
lectures" and aroused a certain mea-
sure Of sympathy in New England.
She is a notorious woman Of ill-repute.
The Commercial has repeatedly de-
nounced her. and invited her To sue for
libel in the United States courts in anv
State she sees fit, but she has never dared
10 bring the suit
The people Of Memphis are law-abiding
and law-loYing. and the charges that fda
b: Wells makes against them are lies
Of the whole cloth.
Yours truly,
The Commercial Publishing Co.
per w. ID. ROBINSON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

II Is said that the staid and correct
Engllshman is growing less sever
his dress There are rumors OF lrlL7
and embroidered waistcoats and the rest
but il is only run0r Of course, lor'
much as women desire IL. men Will never
return to a style Of dress when IS IN
compatible with business 30. khlchSi
bockers viii probably be reiegated 10 o.
cycle and baseball costumes, and swell
dom will continue 10 trip the lgRt Ia a,.
tastc in knife blade trousers ara Spike
tail coats ,
Nevertheless, It remains true that men
clothes are more elaborate and ornate
than formerly. IL is said that "butter-
fly capes" have teen introduced on men
spring overcoats. but they have not W
been seen. Then men are 10 wear inc
vest sash in earnest this year.
Some one mad great cry recently
against black suits for any but preachers
and villains But such opposition seems
hardly necessary, as the tendency Is To-
ward light colOrs and checks.
1t is difficult TO say. then, when sex
Is likely 10 win in the race Tor the
decorative. At any rate, it all goes .
show that vanity and love Of dress are
not confined to the gentier sex, but are
common 70 both
This is particularly decorative sea-
son for man and woman. and all TOO
in the very face Of the mighty armies
of enforced idiers such as those who
thought TO find redress for wrongs ana
adjustment Of difficulties by pilgrimage
10 the Capital
Yet this extravaganza on the part Of
the rich finds at least an excuse I'm these
very armies, by creating demand Tor
their labor.
According to this method Of reasoning
the more goods we use. the better and
the larger our sleeves and the more
ample our draperies. the better for some
poor fellow who digs the coal, that makes
the fire. that runs the eneine, that turns
the wheels Of the loom, that weaves the
cloth. that girls wear.
Such an excuse Is necessary for a
gown like the above. which has only
amplitude to recommend IT, The skirt
is opened on the side TO show a plated
panel OF contrasting material \ twisted
band Of velvet trims the bottom Of the
skirt and the edge Of the pelerine. A
band of gulpure follows the outline Of
the skirt and encircles the waist. The
sleeves are fun at the top. ending in
ruffie at the elbow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
Frnm the Adintant General.

An application has been received by
the commander In chief from VIM. II.
Whiting. OF Alexandria, who wishes. 10
organize a cOlOred company in that
civ. The Acknowledgement has replied
maj owing to the limited supply Of stores
permission TO organize new companies
has 10 be refused.
The Adjutant-General has been inform
ed that Battery ID" OF Lynchburg has
elected John A. Davis first lieutenant. and
lanes r. Lawson second lieutenant.
lieutenant 4. G. Pastor, OF the United
states Army, who has been detailed 70
the Virginia Volunteers as Instructor,
has been on a tour OF instruction i'm
TVnchburg. He will return to-day from
his home in Buena Vista. where he has
spent a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
Lecture on ",ionuments."

Col. Henry d. Capers OF Charleston,
s. g.. will deliver a lecture on Mon
uments" AT the Academy OF Music We'd
nesday evening. June 9th, at Sl0 o'clock,
for the benefit Of the Semmes Memorial
Association. of Mobile. Ala
The Birmingham Age-Herald says OF
the lecturer:
Some of our readers will remember
the address delivered before the Greek
Societv of Birmingham. on the character
OF Socrates. by Col. Henry y. Capers
last year. Instructive. entertaining, and
eloquent as II was. we have again anoth-
or record 10 make OF the appearance OF
our gifted friend and honored citizen Of
the whole South. Representing the
Semmes' Memorial Association OF Mobile.
he delivered last night. before clever
audience an address upon the character
OF Admiral Raphael Semmes that Mr..
Chauncey Depew. Of New York, would
nave envied Il he were not too great a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

II seems strange that there is no more
active movement than we hear OF in
Congress concerning the building of the
Nicaragua canal. The platforms of both
political parties have declared in favor
Of it, and We don't think there was ever
a public measure before the people OF
greater unanimity Of opinion than this.
But, strangely enough. nothing is done
about it in Congress. An apathy exists
there which exists nowhere else in the
country. The people Of the United States
want this canal constructed. Why is 1t
that Congress makes no move about it?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

As every lady knows. the style IN
WHITE WASH FABRICS runs TO plain
goods. Our stock IS most complete IN
every respect.
We are showing good values from &c.
to 81 - per yard
In regard TO the quality Of our Wash
Goods we keep only the best regular
goods, and only such makes as We can
recommend to our patrons.
WHITE WOODEN GOODS,
MOHAIR, ALBATROSS. BATiSTE.
WOOL CREPON, CASHMERE,
and a variety OF other weaves that make
pretty Commencement Dresses
WHITE SILK CREPE 35c. per yard.
CHINA SILK. in White, ranging in
price from 81 lie. 20 81 per yard.
our LACE DEPARTMENT is receiving
new additions every day. our New York
representative, who is Lace expert
keeps us posted 70 the newest things out
in the Lace line. We have everything in
Cream. Ecru. and White. and are showing
large lines Of every grade.
Extra fine Qualities Of NEW FEATHER
STITCH BRAlDS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
The SLOT Machines.

Editor Times: 1t does not seem probable.
or even possible. that the law prohibiting
gambling should make an exception In
favor of the "Nickle-in-the- Slot" devices
to be found in bar-roOms and perhaps
elsewhere in the city. This being true.
who is responsible for their unmolested
presence In our midst? Colonel Jones pre-
vented their use at the Bazaar now in
progress at the armory should MOI orr
authorities do as well elsewhere?
CITIZEN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
SATURDAY MAY 26. 1894.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS SATURDAY

Manatoka Tribe. 1. O. r. NJ. Odd-Fel-
lows Hall.
brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers,
Toney's Hall.
Richmond Lodge. J. a. OF NJ, Eagle
Hall. 49,
Enterprise Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ. Jr.
O. Il. A. NJ. Hall.
Richmond VS.. Roanoke, West-End Park.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
The New York Herald has this to say Of

the income tax.
How any Democratic senator who
has pronounced il on the floor
OF the Senate as Senators hill. Smith,
and German have; how anyone who has
at heart the success of his party or the
interests Of his constituents. can vote for
the abomination under any circumstances,
is more than we can understand. Such a
vote as Senators Hill and Smith have
demonstrated, would be a vote for the
defeat of the Democratic party at the
polls. II would be q vote against the pro-
test Of the people. 1t would be a vote
for the spread of populism to the menace
of the nation.
Let the Democrats Of the Senate hear
from the country. Give them TO under
stand that the people will not submit to
the Infamous Populist imposition, and
that il must be cut from the tariff bill
at all hazards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
WHAT 81 WILL Do.

IL will furnish a parlor with SUIT,
Carpet, or Mating, aud RUB Included.
or you can have your bedroom fitted Up
complete with a CHAMBER SUIT-Mat-
tress. Springs, Pillows. Bolster, and a
covering FOR the floor as well. IL VIII
buy a nice Dining-Table, fancy legs
large Oak Sideboard, High-Back Chairs,
and Dinner or Tea-Sets, or anything you
may want for the furnishing OF these
rooms.
Do you want a nice Rug-seat Couch.
with spring edges and Ions tringes en-
tireiy hiding the wood? We have them.
REFRIGERATORS are not IN great
demand just now, but they viii be IA
very short time We are selling them
Weather. THE PRICE is what makes
them 10. Did you ever hear Of Re
frigerator with water-cooler attached
for S6.50f Our patrons know a good
thing when they see II. The higher
grades are not moving fast enough for
US, so we have put price on them 10
HAYWOOD BABY CARRIAGES are
the best and keep ahead In low prices
and high qualities. = IS a pleasure for
US to have you call and inspect them.
We have a nice line Of MATTINGS-
fresh goods and warranted 10 please in
price, quality. ana patterns. These are
regular goods, and you WI not ind any
mOuldy or faded goods among fhem
Smyrna, Velvet, Moquette, and Tapestry
Rugs, Mats, etc, IN abundance
CARPETS in Brussels Ingrains Two
and Three-Pies-all the leading makes.
Druggets are very stylish. and We have
them any size and quality
DO you want Soiid-Gold or Filled
Case Watch, Chain. Diamond Ring, Inl-
tai Ring, Silver Plated Tea-Set, Water
Service, Berry Dish, Knives. Forks. and
Spoons Of the best manufacture? Come
10 us, be supplied, and have the use OF
the goods while you are paying for them.
\ silver dollar VII so as far as a gold
dollar. Come, examine, and see how
much you can buy from US with 81.
Read and reflect: SO worth CT goods
for 81 down and 81 per week: 800 worth
for 80 down and 81 per week. are the
terms at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

IL fetches one up very short TO be seized
with Pleurlsy, Pneumonia, or any acnte
Throat or Lung affection. DR.. ID. Javne's
Expectorant proves a handy help I'm such
fashioned remedy for all Coughs and
Colds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

If the people In the regions around
Blueheld, w. Va, heed the advice Of the
Bluehed Journal they will be sound
Democrats and prosperous miners. That
paper is both against strikes when so
many workingmen are idle and against
the unprincipled Senate tariff bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
THE SMITHEK'S PRECINCT CA'E'
Objections Raised by the Defence DUNG
A,cued in Henrico County Court.

The objections raised by counsel Tor
doforce in the Smither's precinct tradu-
lent election case, against the finding or
the grand jury, came up in Hsnrlco
Court Yesterday. Messrs. I. y. NJ 20
dim. Miles NJ Martin Edmund tenu,e-
ton and Meade Haskins. r presented W
accused and Captain \. Il. HulSoH uIe
CornmonveaIth \ large number OF
books we're brought into court and many
authorities cited. ,r.,,, o,
q motion to quash the venlre on W
esro11nd that IN was not formed as the
Constitution of Virginia directs. ~ WIZ
ba remembered that on the occasion OF
the examination Of this case before 1ne
grand jury, and when the H"Htns go
made. Mr. Jos FOurqur am the Iote
man. was unavOidably absent, anu the
remaining eleven jurors acted 49,.
Mr.. Martin based his motion or tnSS
uucOnstitutiOnality Of the torina'IJn a..
ono of the Bill Of Rights. and made a
fine argument for his side or the case;
Captain A. b. Guigon. In reply. Held
that 70 allow the motion Wouih 9ha.t.'
the very foundation OF tl'.i','l'li ei,cb
prudence in Virginia, and that ulder suSn
a ruling nearly every criminal IN Ihe
penitentiary might demand release under
a writ Of habeas corpus.
He sustained the cOnsututl5nauty on
4 Grand Jury Of less than twelve by
citations from decisions Of the supreme
Court of Virginia and the United states
Supreme Courts. and showed that there
is no constitutional Limitation TO tAeT
lir. 9. Y. Meredith closed the argument
for the defence, holding that no matter
how far reaching or how mucn trouole
such a decision might cause me STATE
il was a matter Of personal right and
the court must decide according to the
information gained
for three-quarters Of an hour. and on re-
assembling Judge Wickham overruled the
The defence then gave notice that they
desired next TO take up two pleas In
abatement. and Mr.. Meredith asked for n
continuance until this morning on ac-
count of business I'm another court. This
Judge Wickham reluctantly allowed.
The counsel for the defence VIII stub
b0rnlv fight every legal point in the
objection. and the argument on the two
pleas in abatement Will probably occupy
all Of to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

FRENCH NAiNSOONS, full IS inches
vide AT 3d. IS. 20. a.. 5Jc and up 10 81 per
yard We have them i'm the light and
medium weights.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

INDIA LINON, I'm an the different
grades. from &c. up 10 soc. per yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
4 Good beneficial organlnarlor.

The Progressive Endowment Guild of
America. now that another Of the get
rich quick socities'' has fallen, points
with pride 10 It's own conservative and
invulnerable structure.
While members can receive $40 to
sos weekly sick benefit they can only
draw their own money, and not that
OF other members. The monthly assess
ments are large enough in the first
place, 50 that by judiclous investments
each persevering member natures his
own certificate. at no greater st ten
wears hence than to-day
It's management Is efficient and econom-
zeal. for wnich the names Of its officers
are a sufficient guarantee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
so CONSIDERATION sHowy.

Captain Guigon opposed the motion 70
postpone further argument until to-day,
and Mr. Meredith charged the counsel
for the Commonwealth with lack OF
consideration for his opponents all
through the trial Captain Guigon denied
the soft Impeachment. and claimed that
the want Of consideration lay at the other
door. Judge Wickham broke in and SAID
ne had not observed the display OF any
great amount of consideration on either
side: that be- would grant this postpone
ment, but would not permit any further
delay, as the case was a very costly one,
and seriously affected a large number OF
people.
The fight is now well on, and 1t VIII be
a battle royal, as there are able counsel
on both sides
Colonel Meade Haskins Will make the
opening argument this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

FRENCH ORGANDIE, rs Of a yard
wide. at 40. 80. -. 70. soc, 81, ana Sl27. II
takes only a few yards Of this very VIDE
material 10 make a dress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

New York Times: The opening Of the
Manchester ship canal may nave very I'M
Dortant consequences. In effect IL makes
Manchester a seaport and saves the cost
of two landings Of freight transported
between that town and this country. 1t
must correspondngly diminish the Inn
portance of Liverpool. which is primarily
a seaport. which has grown TO its present
imDortance since the Introduction Of navi-
cation by steam, and in which The mari
lime interest has remained the chleI IN
terest. Direct access To the manutactur-
ing centre of the Midlands IS or great
Importance to commerce. In our day II
is the small economies Of which the ag-
grerate Is So enormous that determine
the course Of trade and Of population.
The opening of the Suez canal has as II
we're. eliminated Africa from the map OF
cosmopolitan commerce. The opening OF
the Nicaragua canal would in like man
ner eliminate the continent of South
America The effects Of the opening OF
the Manchester canal viii be confined 10
Great Britain. but there they are likely
to be marked in the shifting of trade and
population.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
EDITORIAL COMHENIS.

New York Sun: Although the three
quarters OF a century which Queen Vic
toria completed yesterday include a reign
OF nearly hfty-seven years, yet neither IN
length Of life nor in length OF reign does
she yet break the record among the Eng
lish sovereigns George ii. died at the
age of seventy-seyen ana George III. at
the age Of eighty-tWO. George Ills reign
also lasted more than hfty-nine years.
Still, during the last nine. his mental con-
dition was such that his son was regent,
and hence the virtual sovereign. Queen
Victoria, therefore, long ago surpassed
him in years Of actual government and
as for Henry Ill, who reigned little
over ffty-siX years, he was but nine years
old when crowned, so that for many years
the kingdom was governed by his guard
ians. Omitting the Pope. Queen Victoria
is the Oldest reigning sovereign in Europe
except King Christian, Of Denmark, who
was born April s, 1918, or more than thlr-
teen months before her. He. however,
has had much the shorter reign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

The valuable miscellaneous library OF
the late James Alfred Jones Will be sold
at auction at Geo: w. Mayo Auction
House, Nos. % and "a north Ninth street,
at r. NJ. to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
ROTHERT & CO.'S

BROAD-STREET CREDIT EoosE.
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The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-31
SENSATIONAL BRIBERY CASE.
The Senate Committee Disposes of the
 Doodle Matter.

The Senate Committee Disposes of the
 Doodle Matter.
 WASHINGTON, May %. The report of the senate committee appointed to in vestigate the charges of attempting to bribe United States senators to vote against the tariff bill and the charges of improper influences being used in connection with the sugar schedule was submitted to the senate to-day so far as concerns the attempted bribery of Senators Hunton and Kyle. The re- port, after reciting the facts of Buttz's proffcr of money to the son of Senator Hunton and to Senator Kyle, says Your committee are abundantly justi- fled in stating that the facts have been established by the evidence, notwithstanding the de- nial on the part of Charles w. Buttz that there is no evidence to show the truth of MT. Buttz' state ment to Senator Kyle and to MT. Eppa Hunton, Jr., that a syndicate of bank CTS and capitalists here raised sum of money to be used for the purpose of defeating the pending tariff bill or that there was an agent of such syndicate in Washington or that any money was in Washington for that purpose. Buttz denies that he made any such statement or that he hG-l any knowledge of the existence of such a syndicate or that he was the agent or representative of any one. He further denies that he has any money himSe g
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-31
INFESTED BY FIERCE RATS.
Section of an Avenue Abandoned to Them A Woman Chased.


 A Woman Chased.
 NEW YORK, May 26.-Fierce rats have taken possession of a section of Van. derbilt avenue, Morrisania. Embold- ened by the strength of their numbers, they attack persons who venture to in- trude in their domain after nightflll. Mrs. Hamilton, of East One Hundred and Seventy-second street, had an eX- citing adventure in passing their sec tion of the avenue the other night that she will not soon forget. She was chased a considerable distance by an army of long-tailed Norwegian TO- dents, and dozen rents in her gar ments bear witness to their ferocity and the sharpness of their teeth. The primary cause of the invasion is the raising of the grade of the avenue, between One Hundred and Sixty-firSt and One Hundred and Sixty fifth streets. The contractors had dumped many tons of ashes and offal into the roadbed to bring it up to the required level The recent heavy rains soaked through the dirt and the vapors have attracted the vermin. Rats have left their holes for many blocks around to feast on the refuse. They have gnawed their way deep down into the mass of rubbish, built nests ana raised their young. They scanper daringly around by day, and impadently stare at passers-by without running away. They seem to know that they are feared, and they show their wicked teeth menaciRgly and twitch their lips angrily when a man approaches.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-31
Protecting Cottolene.

The N. K Fairbank Company of Chi cago have lately brought suit in the United States Court against w. l.. Henry, of this city. for $5,0O00O for infringement of their trade mark "Cottolene.n The N. K. Fair bank Company sets forth that they origi- mated, prepared, and put upon the market new food product consisting of refined Cotton Seed Oil and 8 small proportion of Beef Suet, making pale yellow material of the consistency and substance of lard, al- most without odor and intended to take the place of lard in cooking.
 In order to indicate the source and gen. uineness of their new food product, they originated, coined, and used as trade mark the word "Cottolene.n The healthfulness and many other advantages of Cottolene over lard were so apparent that Cottolene became at once very popular and is now largely sold all over the country.
 The new food product and its name "Cot- tolenen have become widely known as the product of The N. K. Fairbank Company. The trade mark is described as "trade mark for Oleaginous Food Substances, &c,n "consisting of a head or neck of sprigs and branches of the Cotton plant"
 The N. K. Fairbank Company charges that w. l.. Henry, of Macon, Ga,, a dealer in fresh meats and food products generally, has been and is endeavoring unlawfully to avail himself of the benefits of the name "Cottolene'' and it's popularity; that he has been and is selling product similar in kind, but inferior in quality, under the name of "Cottolene" to the injury of the original and genuine ''Cottolene," :" and to the loss and injury of its manufacturers The N. K. Fairbank Company.
 The infringements upon the trade mark of "Cottolene" have become so frequent, and so many dealers are selling an inferior article and claiming it to be Cottolene that The N. K. Fairbank Company arc deter mined to protect their customers and pro- pose to sue every retail dealer who is thus imposing upon his customers and infringing upon The N. K. Fairbank Company's trade Telegraph, Macon, Ca.