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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
A Virginia Industry Revived

The sale OF the Virginia Nail and Iron
w orks plant, one OF the largest in the
South. situated at Reusens. On the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railway, four miles
from Lynchburg, will be hailed with
pleasure In that section and througt our
the State. The mills and furnace. one F.
prosperous, went down in 1890 under Re
publican protection and the valuable
plant with It's superb location and excel
lent water power have lain idle eyer
since. Now under Democratic adm mis-.
trauon and a Democratic tariff biz n
mas oeen sopoled ny by Mr.. David La
at once put in shape for active operation
with force Of $50 to 400 hands m1ny,
OF them skilled laboreTs. No one In tbat
section will doubt now that the hard
tlmes nave passed.-Staunton Posi-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
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CORRUPT PoIIrICs WILL DON,

The further our experiment Of the peo-
pie governing themselves goes the more
manifest becomes the fact that the danger
in the system arises from corruption in
politics. The question now being tried is
is there enough vitality in the principle
OF self-government by the people to over
come the elements OF destruction that the
corrupt politics necessarily incident 10 the
plan introduces? We have an abiding
confidence that there is. All men wani
TO see honest government. The bunco-
stecrer. Who Will swindle you out of your
money IL he gets chance at you. would
rather vote for an honest man to be a pub
lie officer than for dlshtn nest one. The
individual may be dishonest himself, but
he wants his government 10 be honest.
But there is perpetual struggle always
going on between the principle of honest
government and the effort of corrupt
politics TO degrade IL. Every man who
prefers virtue TO vice and honesty 20
dishonesty must be at all times on his
guard. and unceasing in his tight against
corruption In government. or We will lose
our hold upon all that ennobles and holds
US together as certainly as that death
must follow decay.
The exhibition which the Lexow COM
mittee has made OF the rottenness and
corruption which has come 10 pervade
all departments OF New York csty's Gov
eminent Is the most discouraging fact
thas has ever yet been brought TO the
susnuon OF those who love the principle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
1t5!(9!j4E::N||!:|.(3
S- o-~so\
Il, IS, is and n East Broad.
"WEDNESDAY. October "a, 1894,

Wraps are of the greatest i'm
portance of all garments for street
wear. In the recognition OF this
fact we have obeyed the hint OF
fashion and necessity by eXtraor-
binary provision. We awaited the
tailors' greatest triumph before our
orders were placed, and the per-
lection of the garments, the grace
of their construction, the superiority
of their finish and the novelty Of
their entire designs entities the de-
partment to A priority. It's a plea
sure to show them to you. Several
cases Of new garments on sale
To-Day.
Several hundred pair of
BLANKETS came yesterday
woven to our order, fluffy, pure
California Wool, and they are all
wool, warp and Wet
White Pretty Bordered Blankets, $3.50,
s., $3.50, 3d. S. 80 and IS "a pair
New Stamped Linens came yes
terday - liable Damdsk, Buffet
Scarfs, Centre Pieces, DoyIieS,
new ideas in fancy linen.
Pie for Pure Linen Satin Damask
300 for 5'-iuch Pure Linen BleacheI
Zoe 49, a yard for Bleach Loom-DIced
25c for a piece Of 10 yards Diaper
rs beauty that appeals to you.
Don't fail 10 visit the great House
ware Department frequently.
There's no such another collection
OF Bric-a.Brac, China and Glass in
Richmond. Stroll around. Every
discontinued to the show.
Rich cut Glass Flower Vases, Z inches
tall, $lh each.
Deep cut Individual Eutters. straw
berry diamond and fan cut, s. per
dozen.
Beautiful Hungarian Vases, 30 inches
tall, new treatment OF decoration, fIp
each.
handles 1924 each.
Royal Mci-sen Salad Bowls, refined eIe-
gaucD. $40 each.
HayHauI China Chocolate Pots. costly
decoration SIS each
Hayilaud China Bullion Cups and saul
ccrs, with covers, richly decorated, oJ'
Exquisite Itllianware FciestaIS,
& inches high, usually S44, for SIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
MOTIFS
lhe Ennr Rail Controyrrsy.

We very much regret the controversy
that has arisen over the game OF loot
lege and University teams IN Richmond
last week. From all accounts il was UNI
necessarily rough on both sides, and not
calculated 10 increase the public interest
in that kind OF sport. The game at best,
Is a severe test OF physical endurance
without placing 1t on the level with the
priZe-ring
The young men composing the Univer-
sity eleven are southern gentlemen. 1t Is
Of far more Importance 10 them TO SUE
tain their reputation as such than to
achieve any number Of Victories on the
football field II such victories are cloud
cd by criticisms. whether just or unjust.
OF their ct-CharlOttesville Pro-
gress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
4 l'Opu.isl, N0mplaint.

Editor Times: l am perfectly astonish-
ed at your editorials in the weekly of
October 9Th. You assert that The
Popuhsts contain the disturbed ele-
may fairly be termed the disturb
ers of the public peace. The popu-
lists are nearly all farmers, and their
chief complaint - of the great fall in
prices OF their produce. and illogically at
tribute IL to the demonstration OF silver,
etc. etc" In another column you say:
Cannot the Democrats of the South who
have allied themselves with the crazy IDEAS
OF the POpulists' you must refer 10 free
coinage OF silver and income taxi
perceive that they are driving away
from the Democratic party every man IN
the country who owns his home or has
stake or any hope in iife? If these
men who are belng driven away n ON the
Democratic party are men (as you ASSERT
who own their homes and have a
il sts DON'T io 'G you a The Popas:s Oa pro
gaining recruits that any party may be
proud Of? But 10 cap the cHmaX-listen:
can they not see that they are segrega-
ting themselves into gang of bankrupts
and dporderly people, who hope TO live
by taking from other people that which
is theirs instead Of by creating something
for themselves by earnest work." Now
my dear sir, l think this last accusation
10 say the least of ii, % cruel, uncaled
for. eXtrmely unjust. and without foun-
dation. Who creates and produces the
food. etc, that keeps the world moving?
The farmer and you say the Populists
are nearly all farmers, and OF course, we
contribute our share. But look over In
the next column, on Democratic Apa-
thy" and hear Not satisfied with the
above severe accusation against the Popu-
lists. you take b-oadside at Your own
Democratic party After criticising the
different sets of Democrats on finance
and tarin, YOU say: In addition 10
these. the Virginia Democrats have a
special cause OF apathy that our State
politics of the past ew years has de-
veloped. The people have seen an era
of ring rule and machine politics gradu-
ally grow up In the state, under the cor
rupung influence OF money used In elec-
tons. ana cheating al the polls, which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
Pe,souai journalism.

THE cleanliness OF their columns. M. !.
the Journalistic courtesy that marks .lt ;ls
m ma are notable characteristicss
of the Virginia press. The pistoi, r anu
cowhide provokeing style OF 1e.,cnniat
in Virginia. and never fourishes here, pe
II said to the credit of it's people. ! ns ~
is in every community a class that re-
ioice5 in the sight OF war c louus am
mt handy that class is too small 10
support a Journal with such policy
GfauutOn Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24

s,d.rs ber ono Of the most talented puss
nils he ever had. Her impersonatlon 90,
calenthe and Virginia won highest pa T.
al recent performances, ana she ,,,ss
said to be clever in comedy arse; .oioneI
1iehn Rand Lee and belongs to one
Of the leading families of Virginia
Alexandria Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
So Of Detectives

WASHINGTON D. c.. oct. 29-VboD
the races began at the 81. Asap1s Ve
track the officials employed P.nkerion de-,
tectyes TO police the premises. Sber'oi
Neitch, OF Alexandria county, learned
OF the fact and, in looking up the st1t.
tu,es, discovered that 1t was against the
laws or Virginia to employ Pinkert"n
men in that capacity. and accordineiv
the detectives to-day withdrew from the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24

Miss Annie J.. Adams. daughter Of,
Mr. William @. Adams. superintendent Of
the Gas Works who was So painfully bit
ten at the Exposition grounds by ST.
Bernard dog. is slowly impruyug.. Her
physician. DR. r. T. Franklin. now thinks
that the amputatiJu Of one of her ii -
gers, which it was thought would have
to bc made. will not boz necessary. and
nothing serious Hil E"sllt from the
MnuMl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
No. but It's M,rs Exciting.

Train robblns seems TO be a compare
lively easy thing. but to get away with
the booty and spend IL in anything like
a quiet manner is rather difficult. II Is
extremely doubtful II the business pays as
wen as honest work. saving wood or
carrying brIcks.-Norfolk Landmark
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24

IN Monumental church Sunday, the
Hcy. r. 5. StlcIney announced thHt Fri
day event 81 dfger tea he would always
be at home for the congregation, whom
there would De social gathering 0f the
pensioners I'm the TectOry at 4'5 nortu
Twelfth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24

Among the dramatic notes I'm one OF
the Washington papers OF Yesterday was
The following: Miss Myra Lee CAVALIER.
or Alexandria. has announced her in
tention of adopting the stage as a pro-
tession. During the past year Mss Civa-
iief mas made rapid advances under the
tutelage Of Mr. Edwin Ferry. who con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
Jamcs River CnnyocntIon.

The James River COnv0cation canvenes
to-day in 81. Luke's church, PoWhatan
county near BOscobel.
Rev. Mr.. Stickney OF Monumental
church, viii preach at ~ o'clock. but viii
return i'm time for his Wednesday ni.ht
Bible study, at the Monumental.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
wEDNI SDAY. OCTOBER "a. 1894,
MEETINGS AND EVENTS TO-DAY.

Schiller Lodge, /. o. o. +, Lee Camp
Hall
Good VIII Council, Jr. O. u. A. NJ,
Druid'S Hall
Company "B.." First Regiment, Armory
Richmond Castle. *. G.. T., Eagle Han
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24
The SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
The First Annual ST. cISholders' Meeting
Directors and & ffic.r- ttrCtab.

The first annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the new Southern railway took
place yesterday morning in the secre-
tarys Office in The Times building.
The officers and directors Of the road
arrived here on the c9mpany's private
car "lGf " attached to the $40 mail f"o "a
Washington. Mr.. paucer, the president
left for the South at l2:io 7. NJ, and tn
others returned 10 Washington ON the
afternoon train.
The party on arrival repaired imme-
diately u The Times building and com
menced the business for whicr they
came.
The most important action was the al
ditou Of five members 10 the board Of
directors Among the new dire tors was
included a Richmond man Mr. a. l..
Boulware, the president of the First Ma
tioual bank
The newly elected board Of directors is
as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24

H. Coster. New York, Harris G. Fdhne-
stock, New York Thomas IT, Ryan.
New York; Samuel spencer New York.
Anthony J. Thomas. NcV ork; Samuel
Thomas New York; Skipwith Wilmer,
Baltimore, Md; j.. Hood Wright New
York.
All these gentlemen We're present AT the
meeting except Ncs-rs. EouIWale. Fahue-
stock and Wright who tOsethor with
Ncssrg Wilmer and Samuel Thomas,
comprise the added members.
The tcmpOrIr. organization which
heretofore existed was made permanent
by the election and appointment by tn
board. If the following officers.
Samuel Spencer. president. 4. b. An
drcws second v.e-presi3cut. W. H.
Baldwin dr.. third yIca-lresiieut, Fran
els Lyude St.tso1. general counsel; ". ~
e. Even secretary; H. q. Auscy, treas
uIer, G.. :. Hobbs. auditor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-24

Kaufman < Co.
Infants and Childp0n'S
CLOAKS & REFERS.

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When one stops 10 consider the eN.lu-
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our quality. and bitterness of our r'.o-.
rs IL a wonder the way our Department
for Childreu's Wear has been crowded
with buyers within the past two wee.
There are some extra inducements IU MS
department this week.
4 shipment Of eN dozen ~ OBJ" pretty.
dainty styles Boo SHORT CLoAF- Fpt
CHILDREN, aged two 'o i've years. h
me newest DESIGNS viii ho shown Tor
d., FIRST time TODAY. Better values Dr
STYLES We're never offered
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
Some Very Old Republics.

The Israelites (l42j-l2s4 B. c. may
be said 10 have been the first republic,
when they had no king, nor any heav-
enly appointed ruler, as Moses and
Joshua The second republic was
founded by the Thebans, when (Il4O
B. G.. weary of royal government.
they converted the monarchical gov
ernment into republic, placing at the
head proctor, who incurred the pen
atty Of death if he did not resign his
Office at the end Of three years. Next
came Athens, which changed the form
Of government after the death of Cod
rus, whose merits rendered him so
much the object of veneration that the
Athenians considered no man worthy
10 succeed him as King, and therefore
established a republic gl052 b. c.
Brooklyn Eagie.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
A Bogus Gold Brick

The branch mint in Denver received
a nice, big, shiny gold brick from the
First National Bank at Albuquerque.
Phere were SIS ounces in it, and the
noted express value was S6,O00. The
true value for that quantity of pure
gold would be about slI 600
When in due course the mint people
got around to melting that brick to de-
ter1nine it, value they took their ham
mers and chisels and proceeded to
chop it up. They found il hard and
tough. They pounded it and turned it
around in various ways and labored
over it, finally reducing it to pieces
All the time not a thought entered
their heads but that it was all right,
and into the refining furnace il went
For five hours the hottest fire that the
resources of the establishment could
produce was kept at work, while the
attendants wiped the drops of perspi-
ration from their brows and wondered
what was the matter with the thing.
When at the expiration of the five
hours there was not trace of gold in
sight the experts from high and low
were summoned TO see what they could
make out of il. Each applied all the
tests Of his art, but at last they were
compelled to give il up, 50 far as find
ing any gold was concerned, and the
conclusion was forced upon them that
whatever the mysterious compound
might be il was not gold.
Then they set the mixture aside and
sat around it waiting for it to cool off,
and wondering what the bank people
had paid for it, and where they got it,
After it was cool the aSsayer tried his
hand to determine what it really was
made out of, and decided that there
wasn't metal present except copper
and zine There was not the slightest
indication of either gold or silver
DeIsrer NeScS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
One Way to Kill Crows

"Tbey have novel method Of killing
crows in Georgia. said T. +. Homer at
the Grand. "Grains Of corn are pierre
ed, and through them is inserted hair
from the tail of horse. These grains
are scattered in the field where the
crows are in the habit of coming
When the bird swallows one of these
grains the horses hair prevents it pass
ing into the craw and irritates the
mouth. The bird rolls over, turns on
its back, and scratches TO get it out, but
TO no purpose. Death results either
from strangulation or, a. is frequently
the case, from the wounds inflicted by
the sharp claws. The crows gather
around the victim, but, although they
are of an exceedingly suspicious ma
ture, they never attribute the trouble Ia
the corn"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
Didn't Harm the Peas.

Fred Basford, of Detroit, is a gar
dener not discouraged at trihes. He
was planting few choice peas the
other morning when he was called to
breakfast, 80 he left them uncovered
until later. On his return the peas
had disappeared, but satisfied-look-
ing rooster near 10y the spot showed
where they had gone. 1t took Mr..
Basford but second TO comprehend
the situation, and the race for the
barn that came next was not won by
the bird. The bill of fare for dinner
that day was chicken pie, and the peas
are now sprouting in the garden, un-
harmed by their late misadventure.-
LescistoH Me. Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
News Items.

Two hundred miles an hour, Semitic
men have concluded. is a speed which
can never be attained by anything that
moves ON wheels.
4 bullet from one the new rifles IN
use in the Italian army will penetrate
five inches Of solid ash at a distance Of
three-quarterS of a mile.
one Of the biggest post Office robberies
that ever occurred in this State was
quietly executed at Scranton Thursday
night, when sSG0 worth Of stamps were
stolen. The thef was not discovered
until Friday afternoon. and the officials
kept it a secret for another day.
The Vigilant handsomely retrieved her
reputation Saturday in a splendid race
for a prize of SJoo over the course of the
Royal Yacht Squadron. She beat the
Prince Of Wales cutter. the Britannia, in
a brisk breeze that held almost true from
start 10 finish.
Miss Madeline Pollard wishes 10 90 on
the stage She has written a letter to a
New York manager. offering her services
upon terms 10 be hereafter agreed upon
The letter states that much secrecy may
be necessary, as it Is not Miss Pollard's
desire To create a sensation by her move.
Edward Eaglehouse, the l4-year-old
son Of J. II. Eaglchouse of Iloydsville. a
village about one-half mile from Latrobe,
4 =. 4
Company's mine about , o'clock Monday
evening. lie was a trapper 10y and went
20 sleep on the rails. when a trip came
along and run over his legs, cutting bo,h
oil. lie died about two hours aler the
accident.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth
has been notified by the chairman Of the
Republican State Committee that ali
nomination papers acknowledged before
pruthoa0taries viii be held to I've invalid,
and such n have been SO acknowledged
must he again acknowledged before the
proper officer or the nomination paper.
will be regarded worthless. II Is held
that the proihonotary has power only q
administer oaths IN connection with ths
duties Of his Office.
The condition Of land tenure in tn,
United Kingdom is euriously illustrated
/ in the Financial Reform Almanac. Say,
that authority: ''Of the 100000 acres IL
this country, 5o.oo0.OO0 are owned by les,
than l5,0Do persons, and Of these 50,O00.ce
no less than 30,0OO,00O acres are owned
by lO00 persons. II is estimated that
leaving out blocks Of under an acre. il
extent, lso,624 persons practically owl
the whole of England, Scotland, IreIan,
and Wales; that l0,OOO persons own two
thirds Of England and Wales, 300 two
thirds OF Scotland and 1900 two-thirds o
Ireland
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
Mules in the Mines.

1t is a common thing for mules To he
imprisoned for years i'm the limitless
night of the mines. Our acquaintance.
China, has been four years buried.
Upon the surface there had been the
march Of the seasons, the white splen-
dor of shows had changed again and
again to the glories of green springs
Four times had the earth been ablaze
with the decorations Of brilliant au-
tumns. But China and his friends had
remained in these dungeons, from
which daylight, if one could get view
up a shaft, would appear tiny circle,
a silver star aglow in sable sky.
Usually when brought to the surface
these animals tremble AT the earth, ra-
diant i'm the sunshine. Later they 60
almost mad with fantastic joy. The
full splendor of the heavens, the grass,
the trees, the breezes, breaks upon
them suddenly. They caper and career
with extravagant mulish slee. Once a
miner told me of mule that had spent
delirious months upon the surface after
wears of labor in the mines. Finally
the time came when he was 10 he taken
back into the depths. They attempted
to take him through a tunnel in the
hillside. But the memory of a black
existence was upon him. He knew
that gaping mouth that threatened To
swallow him. He had all the strength
of mind for which his race is famous.
No cadgelings could induce him. The
men held conventions and discussed
plans to bulge that mule. The oele-
brated quality Of Ol,stinaey in him won
him liberty to gambol clumsily about
ON the surface.
After being long i'm the mines the
mules are apt 70 duck and dodge at the
close glare of the lamps, bat some OF
them have been known 10 have piteOus
fears of being left in the dead darkness.
They seem then, somehow, like little
children. We met a boy once who said
that sometimes the only way he could
get his resolute team 10 move was to
run ahead of them with the light.
Afraid of the darkness, they would
trot hurriedly after him and - take
the train Of heavy cars TO 4 desired
place.-NcCgne's MagG.iRo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
Free Pills.


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box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. \
trial will convince you Of their merits
These pills are easy in action and are
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stipation and Sick Headache. For
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been proven invaluable. They are
guaranteed 10 be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size 25c. per box
Sold by ]. y. Snyder, Druggist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
Es Made the Sale.

Madam, . he said. reprcsen'-"
'sYes, you represent that your glass
cutters viii cut four hundred thousand
feet Of flint glass without losing an
edge, or that your ean-openers will
convert can OF spoiled Holsters to per
feet sweetness, or that your iiy paper
not only kills all the flies that come
within one hundred yards Of it, but
intimidases all the rest. I've got all
the washing machines, fly screens, po-
tato peeless, apple eorers-"
As started 10 say, madam, rep
resent tie Anti-Agent Protective Asso-
eiation. For the small sum Of s. we
will sell one Of these brass plates 10
tack on your front gate 10 notify all
peddlers thar you are fully supplied
with all the wares YOU have enunerat-
ed. Only 81, madam, and guaranteed
for one year. r-LadimaPolis Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15
HOW LOVE HER.

How I t5Ee her none may saF
In wisat SWeai sud varied way
Loving her this way and that;
Fora rssll,on cn her hat
For t,crsoft cheek's crimson dye
Fa-s trek Of her blue eyes
How I love her none may say-
y.t I ssge her aI rhe dayi
How I lose her none may know
Who can ssy shy roses grow
nov. .raere'er "a breaths AID bioN7'
san the rough wind loves the rose
For her lips. - honeE-sTeei,
For the falling ~ her fr=f--
Who shall al my love declare7
Yet ] love her al the year.
How I love her none may sstyf
Fn the winter. in the May
Inasl SEASONS. aarS or bright,
T.oxe i, - sad iose by night
Fs- bsr elanoe. her sniile- The mere
fsrSsng.. q ter here and thenl
In lnv sighlng. ia my sing,
--fn I sage her al life long
-Frfnk L. Siaafoa