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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05
A PROPER INQUIRY.

The resolution which Mr.. Grosvenor Of
Ohio, has introduced into the House of
Representatives, directing the Committee
on Commerce to inquire how far Governor
Tillmans seizure OF the telegraph lines in
South Carolina is an interference with the
rights of citizens of the United States
in other parts of the country. is a timely
and proper one.
The telegraph is an institution OF ma
tional Importance. and the people Of no
one State are entitled to exercise an
exclusive ownership and control over such
part of 1t as happens to be within their
State. The Supreme Court OF the United
States has already decided that the tee-
graph is so much in the nature of a
national institution that Congress has a
right to control it under the authority to
regulate commerce between the States. Ii
is important that the executive of a
State should have made it necessary for
Congress to bring out any exercise of its
extraordinary powers, but as Tillman has
resorted to arbitrary and uncaled-for au-
thorty, such as he used recently in South
Carolina, it is entirely proper that the
subject shall be taken up by Congress,
and citizens of other parts of the United
States secured against unlawful and I'M
constitutional trespasses upon their rights
Of this sort.
1t is lamentable that a proud State
like South Carolina should be reduced by
her own white citizens TO the unhappy
condition in which she finds herself. and il
is Illuminating to think that the Congress
Of the United States must be appealed 10
TO secure ordinary justice to people within
her boundaries But so it is, and the
condition must be dealt with as il exists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05


Some few weeks ago General Marcus
J. Wright of the War Record Office. In
Washington, sent 20 Captain e. Leslie
Spence, Of this city. the following official
statement of the enlisted men In the
Union and Confederate armies:
"The Adjutant- General OF the United
States Army reports the aggregate num-
Der Of men in the United States Army
during the late war, reduced 10 three
years standard. at 2,32O,36J, and the total
enlistments at 2,Se9O2s.
There is no data from which to make
an exact compilation of the number OF
enlistments in the Confederate Army, but
the best authorities place the number at
about 100000"
The number Of pensioners on the rolls
Of the United States Government June
30, 1898, on account Of the late war, was
ees, 0i2, and the number of pension claims
allowed 1854. ne
OF the pensioners actually on the rolls
3s5, Osi or about 20 per cent. were put
there under the dependent pension law
of June q, 1890.
1915, and the annual appropriation for
them $50 49,, 1854. In 1898 the number OF
pensioners had rushed up TO 966,0i2 ana
the appropriation for them had grown
to sl5sl55. si2.5l.
1t seemed as if the doors Of the Treas
ury had been thrown open for plunderers
to enter freely and carry off whatever
they pleased. Perjury and fraud became
the order of the day. The enormity OF
the robberies was such that, although
there were frequent grumblings, no paper
undertook the task of Systematically ex-
posing in detail and particular the plum
derers and their methods until the New
York Times which has so successfully
exposed fraud in other instances. laid its
hand TO the plow to turn up the ras-
cality of pension agents and fraudulent
claimants. That most excellent paper Is
now doing a work for which 1t merits the
thanks of every taxpayer in America;
indeed. Of every one who hates theft and
falsehood, whether he or she pays taxes
or not.
Thirty years after the war Is over
there are nearly 40 per. cent. more pen
sioners on the Government rolls. and
nearly 100 per cent. more claims allowed.
than there were enlisted men In the Con-
federate Army during the whole war.
An honest pension list would be monu-
ment to the valor of Southern soldiers.
and 1t would be the most costly that
ever was erected. but these fraudulent
claims besmirth the credit of the genuine
Union veteran and add nothing to the
evidence Of the heroism OF the Confed-
crates. II is nothing but bald-faced steal
ing. II there is any set Of men more
culpable than the pension sharks who
put up the job" 1t is the congressman
who from cowardice voted for this de-
pendent pension law because they feared
TO lose the soldier vote.
The honest Union veteran should scorn
the implied bribery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05

During my round of Easter shopping.
nothing filed my heart with so much
yearning for the unattainable, as the
dainty parasols which are displayed in
such profusion that one would almost
imagine they were cheap. But this is
fallacy which is soon discovered. when
the salesman replies s25, as glibly as IL
1t was twenty-five cents. And THIS IL
only a moderate one. They are nearly
all in light colors. though there are Dlack
ones in abundance to go with the black
dresses which are so numerous. The
handles are not so long as they some
times are
/ have been expecting 10 see black
MORE parasols in accordance with the
craze for this material, but they have
not appeared-probably because MORE
silk will not bear much strain.
The parasol which is carried by the
young woman In the picture really ought
10 be MORE. TO match her dress. The
dress is made OF several materials, how
ever, and almost any one Of them, with
the exception of the MORE is used for
parasols.
The lower skirt is slammed with black
more. over this hangs an accordion
plated, pointed overskirt. At the top
OF the skirt is the smallest kind of an
apron front. The bodice is made Of MORE.
with a lace yoke, and at the waist is
large bow Of MORE. The sleeves are Of
the same material and over them are
capelets of accordion plated null, cap
ped with MORE.
Her hat Is fiat and the only trimming
is a bow Of many loops. caught in the
centre with a small buckle. This is not
according to the mode in the trimming
Of hats. for the bow is at the back in
the regulation hat, but 1t Is allowable
II it is becoming.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05
rur Tim RICHMOND VA THURSDAY APRIL 1894

his disposition to mtsnIfy his office in
Of the press is one lmstS"ee to Asoshsr
command Of ali the municipal police and
constabIes Of the state In order to en-
force his will. with threat 70 obtain
whatever legislation he requires to make
him autocrat of the state
New York Times: Nothing has done
so much to breed -disrespect ior law and
to make its enforcement dimcuit and un-
certain as the multiplication OF laws
which do not accord with the common
sense OF justice. In all communities laws
which are clearly intended for the pro-
lection Of individual rights ana the gener-
al welfare are eheerfully obeyed. except
by a small class OF the grossly ignorant
or the criminally iawless. Inc people Of
each community insist upon their obser-
vance for their own sake. ana are always
ready to assist In their enforcement.
Such curtaiiment of indiylduai liberty as
is necessary for the protectioh OF indi-
vidual rights is readily acquiesced In. be-
cause the general benefit is recognized.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05
THE CAULDRON BUBBIEs

We looked with languid sort of in
terest for the outcome of Governor Jones
demand upon Senator Hoar even though
we feit very confident that there would
be no gore to stain the memory of the
stricken field. But the affair has taken
new and unexpected turn. which prom
ises more for the seeker of the sensational
than first manifestations indicated. Gov
ernor Jones, in his communications with
senator Hoar made reference to a Judge
Easton. OF Greenville, Ala. and to MIR.
kolb. the Populist candidate for Cover
nor, in terms which has produced pubu-
cations from each of those individuals.
Judge CASTOR writes what is called an
open letter TO Governor Jones, in the
course of which he says:
'Now permit me to say was the nre-
siding officer of the gathering at Birming
ham which nominated Capt. II. F. Kolb
for Governor OF Alabama, and l reside
IN the town OF Greenyille therefore I
take 1t as a matter Of fact that you refer
TO me in your language above quoted.
Why you should depart from the line of
your controversy with Senator Hosr 10
make this attack on me is more than I
can comprehend. Your own friends here.
or, that Is, men who voted for you for
Governor. have expressed surprise at your
action in this matter l had nothing TO
do with your controversy. and can divine
no reason for your statement, unless.
perhaps. II may he the terrible strain OF
laboring under the idea that you had
possession of an Office TO which another
man was elected has had the effect OF
unbalancing your mind to that degree
that you know no bounds in your spite
and vindictiveness toward the people who
opposed you In the last State election.
II must say. In plain words your
charge. SO far as II refers to me, Is a de-
liberate. malicious. and unqualified false
hood. / must say. further. that IL YOU
do not know you hold an Office to which
you were not by the votes OF the people
OF Alabama elected In August. 1892. YOU
are too ignorant to be Governor. II you
do know II. and do not give up the ONCE.
you are too dishonest to be Governor"
Captain Koib writes Jones as follows:
ITO Thomas G. Jones. Montgomery:
"Slr,-On my return to this city yester-
day my attention was directed TO your
letter addressed to Senator Hoar through
the public press. Your publication OF the
letter Is evidence OF your cowardiy In.
tention TO take advantage Of your stoIen
once to produce an impression abroad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05

Within the white chamber yesterday the
Grand Mogul and his associates held high
court. and disposed of the Following cases:
William Brice (colored) was charged
with recklessly and careiessly driving
over a white boy named Louis Roster.
The injuries sustained by the boy were OF
such a nature as to necessitate MS alb
sence from court yesterday morning. and
the attending physician, Or. Moseley ex-
planned the extent Of the wounds to his
Honor. The case was sent to the grand
jury.
Thomas Nash tcoored) charged with
breaking and entering In the night time
the room OF Malinda Epps ana stealing a
bed. a table. two quilts. a lamp. and two
shirts. Continued until Saturday.
Charlie Padgett and Buddie Anderson.
charged with stealing 81 from A. Wool
serfer. Continued until to-day.
Robert Archer (colored), charged with
being a suspicious character. Security
in the sum of 500 for thirty days re-
quired.
pickett Johnson was fined 81 and costs
for being drunk and security for ninety
days was required on the charge OF beinS
a suspicious character. Sent down In de-
fault
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05
EDITORIAL COMMENTS.

New York Sun: The immigration to
this port for the first quarter OF the
year has been about twenty-five per
cent less than 1t was In the correspond
ing period Of last year. The improve
ment in the condition Of things in the
United States. and the better oppor-
tunities for obtaining work. will doubt
less serve as an attraction to the many
thousands OF Europeans who have re-
Trained from crossing the Atlantic dur
ing the past ten months of dullness. In
any event. We are very sure to get full
as many immigrants this year as are de-
sirable. or In the interest OF the country.
and there is still need OF restrictive
laws.
New York World Governor Tillman
has a South Carolina statute on his
side when he attempts to control the
running Of railroad trains and the send
Ing Of telegraphic dispatches But he
Is old enough and he ought to be wise
enough to know that not all things which
are lawful are exped!ent. His attempt
TO prevent the newspapers from finding
out and publishing the facts Of the
situation In the disturbed localities is
ridiculous.
know their business too well to allow
such attempted censorship TO succeed.
The Governor can state his case freely,
but the other side shall have the same
opportunity and the reporter may tell
the truth in spite Of both OF them.
One trouble with Governor Tilman u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05

The speech which Governor Tillman
made at Columbia on Monday. and had
telegraphed all over the country. is
intended to be the justification before the
people of the United States Of his side
of the events which have taken place in
South Carolina within the past week.
His main proposition that all men must
submit TO a valid law while it remains
upon the statute book cannot be gain
said or denied But the question In hand
here Is not one that addresses itself so
much 10 the duty OF the citizen to yield
obedience 10 law as to the manner and
spirit in which, under the circumstances
OF the case he CTillman). as Governor has
undertaken TO enforce that law The law
Is an un-American law. exasperating in
the highest degree TO a very large part
Of the people. and hated by this part as
cordially as It is possible for any mea-
sure to be hated. In monopoiizing to the
State an ordinary business. and in au-
thorIzlng private residences to be searched
at the pleasure OF paid spies. IL raises
most serious questions of it's constitu-
tionality and validity. These questions
are before the courts, but are yet I'M
decided Whilst this is. and remains, the
situation. the Governor OF a State who
had the interests OF all her citizens and
the peace and good order Of the State at
heart would have been as tender and
considerate Of the feelings Of those people
who take offence at the law as he could
possibly be in enforcing 1t. Until IL was
definitely settled that the statute was
have done all in his power ID allay ex-
element and TO cultivate a good will
from the discontinued towards the hate
full measure. But this has not been TILL
mans course. lie has marched out
against that large part Of South Caro-
lines population who abhor the measure
In the role OF a conqueror. to force them
TO submit to what may turn out to be
no law, under a lash held in the hands
OF hired spies more adious 10 the peo-
pie than the law itself There is the
issue In this case. Ii is not whether all
elements OF South Cardinals population
shall yield faithful obedience to a statute
that unquesticnabiy has the force OF law
but whether the Governor OF the State
shall run rough shod over honest doubts
backed by intense feeling with methods
much better suited to q Tameriane. with
biz bloody sword. than to the executive
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05
Decorative Novelties.

Rope portIeres and lamberquins are
more popular than last season. and many
new novelties are seen.
The large square pincushion Is no long
err fashionable and In its place has come
a great variety Of tiny ones.
Brass Is much used for the trimming
OF tables and other furniture, and Is
much liked for curtain poles and irons
and lamp stands.
The newest thing In table linen ~ the
golden rod pattern. 1t is either woven
In single stalk through the entire cloth
or is in border.
Enameled centre tables. highly pol
ished In robin's-egg blue and ivory pink.
ornamented with pink. are among the
latest novelties.
Muslin curtains are very much used
for drawing and bedroom windows. Some
or them have frilled borders and are
embroidered in delicate shades OF silk.
Coffee spoons. with the handles tipped
with flowers In enamel are dainty little
objects. Bonbou spoons Of filigree wire
have large bowls and handles Of Russian
eramel.-New York Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05
A Matrimonial Agency

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05

NJ one of the constitutional States OF
this constitutional Union.
The case abounds, from It's beginning
all along Its course. with the "os'
complete proof Of all that Is SAID mere
But II there were no other evidences
Tillman's proclamation assuming con-
troll of all the police In the state. ana
| his speech, already alluded to. would prove
! n completely. In his proclamation ne
| saws that "the lawless and reDeiIious
| elements of society are at the bottom
OF the civil dscord prevailing In the
state. In his speech he says:
"If the claim set forth that private
residences shall not be searched for WIS
XIV Is once admitted. II simply repeats the
dispensary law. and II repeats IL IN an
unconstitutional manner; for II WHISKY
can be sold from private residences IL
a mans house can be turned into
saloon. II private residence can De
made bar from which whisky can DC
transmitted In pockets or by other means
10 regular saloons. and we are not per-
mitted 10 go in that private residence,
search for and seize contraband goods.
YOU can readily see IL is useless TO pre-
tend to say that we have a dispensary
law"
Now Il is perfectly plain from these
two statements taken together that Till
mans claim Is that the law is evaded
through turning private residences. in
contempt Of the law, into what are sub
stantialy bar-rooms. and that the peo-
pie who do this are "the lawless and
rebellious elements of socbaty.'
But whoever knows anything of the
facts knows that the overwhelming ma
iority Of those who resist the law and
rebel at his paid spies making domicil-
iary visits 10 their homes are amongst
the most conservative. law-abiding, and
peaceful citizens Of the State. They are
not rum sellers or the allies Of rum
sellers. but independent law-abiding citi-
zens. resolved to cherish and preserve 10
themselves the priceless privileges of
home sanctuary that their Anglo-Saxon
ancestors secured at the expense of blood
poured out like water. and that they
are resolved they will never give up while
they can maintain them by manly strug-
giles.
This. then. is the issue, and Tiliman
can not disguise it. plead specially how
he may. II is not a question Of the SUI
premacy of the law. 1t is a question Of
whether Tillman shall undertake to en-
force what is denied to be law upon a
resentful and indignant population. &C
cording to the middle-age methods of
edcts of Nantes and Bartholomew mas
sacres. When. If ever. the law shah
have been authoritatively determined to
be valid law. 1t will then be time
enough 10 consider the methods by which
the people of South Carolina may be
won over to yielding willing obedience to
ii. But the day will never come when II
will be either wise, patriotic, or other
wise than fiendish to put it into force
according to Tillman's programme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05

| where YOU are not known that you can
| not produce in Alabama. The campaBn
committee will very speedily answer tnS.
| mart OF your letter other than tn1t whicn
| makes charges against individuals. ="
far "a the charges made against tne
writer hereof are concerned, j nave ohIy
70 cav TO you through the press wnetu
YOU make the same, that eacn anu a
OF them are vile and MALICIOUS -
hoods In Alabama they are kno~n
NC ''o "R. F. KOI.B."
These be bitter words, ana the u"' '
been in Alabama when public opinion ca
pected a mortal combat between par"e'
on account of them. Nor Is that ua'
long mast and Governor Jones is INC
sort of man that would have been very
likely to Justify public expectation. but
he Is now Governor Of the state. aho' Vi
course, can not engage In ngh'' anu
when his term Is out, both he ana the
nublic will think 1t would have been one
~ the most foolish and absurd things
II he had engaged in one at the uihe
that could possibly have occurred.
Boswell tells us that on one occasion
he had invited some gentlemen 10 take
sumner with him at his lodgings to meet
DR.. Johnson. but that the evening oeiore
the affair was to come off his Iandioru
was SO rude to him that he couio "o'
consent to remain an occupant Oh 'ne
premises. and felt compelled to have MS
company at the Mitre Tavern. lie gives
this account OF what ensued:
81 was exceedingly uneasy at the awk-
ward appearance / supposed shoulo
make TO Johnson and the other gentlemen
whom | had invited, not being able 10
receive them at home, and being Obliged
to order supper at the Mitre. l went 10
Johnson in the morning and talked OF
1t as of a serious distress. He laughed
and said. Consider, sir, how insignificant
this will appear a twelvemonth hence
This is most sensible remark that
would deprive many seemingly serious sit-
uations of all their Importance II men
would only bear 1t in mind.
It may not be out Of place to add that
the supper took place at the Mitre; that
Johnson was at his best, and Boswell
by faithfully recording what his nero
said at It, has made it one OF the most
notable and delightful occasions in all
literature. 1t was at this supper that
Johnson said to the Scotchman VINO
praised his country because she had "a
great many noble wild prospects, Il
believe sir, you have a great many. Nor
way, too. has noble wild prospects, and
Lapland is remarkable for prodisious no
bic wild prospects. But, sir, let me tell
you the noblest prospect which Scotch
man ever sees is the highroad that leads
him to England
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-05
MEETINGS AND EVENTS THURSDAY.

Joppa Lodge. Masons. Masonic Temple.
Richmond Chapter. X. A., Masonic Han.
Virginia Lodge, X. of p, Gatewood
Hull.
Aurora Lodge. I. O. o. f.. Elett's Hall.
Henderson Lodge, /. o. o. f., Toney's
Hall.
Manteo Tribe, /. o. r. NJ. Kerse's Hall.
Pawnee Tribe. 1. o. K. NJ. Odd-Fellows'
Hall.
A. w. CHM Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Jr.
o. u. a. NJ. Hall.
Davis Council. Jr. o. u. A. NJ, Eighth
and Hull streets.
Iron Moulders Union. Eagle Hall.
Virginia Council. II. A.. Powhatan Hall.
Mccarthy Council. II. A, Lee Camp Hail..
Marshall Court, Il. l.. of A., Ellett's
Hall.
East-End Court. f. L. of A.. Ais north
Twenty-ifth street.
cynthus Grove, u. A. o. D.. Cersleys
Hall.
Liberal Grove, u. A. o. D., Druids' Hall.
Monroe Grove, u. A. .. D., Belvidere
Richmond Lodge. b. P. o. f., Concordia
Hall.
Stationary Engineers. Jr. o. U. A. Nj.
Hail.
Jefferson Lodge I. o. G. r., Boze's Hall.
Soldiers Home Lodge, l. O. q. l., Sol
diers' Home.
st. Patrick's Beneficial Society, Twenty
sixth and Grace streets.
West-End Beneficial and Social Society,
Laube's Hall.
Stuart Horse Guard, Snyder Building.
Commencement exercises. University Col
lege Of Medicine, Theatre. T. Nj.
Board OF Police Commissioners.
Chesterfield Agricultural Society, secre-
tary's office, $3.50 A. NJ.
Henrico Electoral Board. II M.
Lee Camp Committee, Murphy's Hotel,
& p. NJ.
Deep Run Hunt Club, Rueger's once,
Ninth and Bank streets. II Nj.