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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-04

Ducking for ladies' suits is all the 80 at
Hirschman's.
Here is the biggest bargain in children s suits
81 90 suits for 5Oc.-only don't wait till they
are all gone. AT Hirschman's.
Ladies' trimmed and untrimmed hats-tEe
best assortment in town-at Hirschmans
Parasols and sun shades in all grades at
Hirschman's
For shoes come to Hirschman's. We can
save you money.
Children's knee pants, as low as 15c. pair,
at Hirschman's.
The best line Of mems straw hats in town at
Hirschmans.
For your mems suits don't forget to pay
Hirschman's a call Best selection in ready
made clothing we have ever shown. Prices to
suit the times.
For your shirts come to Hirschman's.
Try an H. & S. corset and you will always
wear one. At Hirschman's.
In children's suits you can find almost any
style at Hirschman's. We carry the largest
stock. Our strong seam suit is the best we
have ever shown. Gives mora wear than any
two suits you buy elsewhere.
If YOU need a hammock come to Hirsch-
mans. We sell them cheaper than others.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-04

Correspondingly low rates from other sIa-
tions.
For more detailed information apply to
nearest B. & 0. agent.
Mrs. ]. A. Thomas, of Martinsburg, while
walking in the yard at her home, "Norborne
Hail." Monday evening, was seized with
spasms and was found in PROSTATE condi-
ton. She died Monday night.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-04

Pitchers GastOria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-04
Tired, Weak, Nervous
Could Not Sleep.
DR.. Miles NerVine
It Cures. y

DIR. Miles Nervine IS sold on a positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit.
All druggists sell it at 81, G bottles for Is. or
Il will be sent. prepaid, on receipt OF price
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart ina,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

While prohibition. 10 be legally attempt
cd. does not commend itself as feasible
or constitutional temperance promoters
viii find general public sympathy IN
their attacks on treating as one Of the
most active causes OF intcmuerancc.
Science itself cannot bee persuaded 70
say that liquors are az all times and
under all circumstances injurious. Nor
can religion induce the mass of MAJ ki2i
% believe that 10 produce wine. when
the affairs themselves set the example
Of usiue. Is an evil in itself, carrying
eternal consequences.
But science. reason, taste and the com
mon experience of mankind concur IN
the conviction that the practice o.
treating" is a cause of intempcrance,
Thar il is a reasonless practice; that II
offends taste. and that IL is i'm its nauFe
vulgar and bcsual.
There is no more reason why men,
when they meet. shall insist on crlni,lnS
at eaGn others expense. than that The.
should insist on eating at each
others expense. If a man ate
every time he met friend ne would
speedily become a glutton and pay the
physical and mental penalties attached
o. that vice. II a man drink at
friends expense every time he meets
friend hc must become druukard a'd
submit % the mental and physical penal.
~ attached 20 that deSr dalton.
\ campaign against treating viii
find many supporters among rational and
generous people VINO nave no sympathy
with political prohibItion.-Chicago Her
aid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
DRESS GOODS.

Go TO the fountain head. That
is good general advise-that we
give and follow.
There is n caste in DRESS
GOODS. The really choice,
unique creations do not get into
the genera shipments that are
made to jobbers. and from them
to the retail trade in general.
They are held III reserve-made
up almost exclusively upon order.
For emphasis we want to re
peat - IL TWENTY FIVE
YEARS. EXPERIENCE WE
HAVE NEVER SEEN TIE
EQUAL OF THIS SEASONS
DRESS GOODS EFFECTS.
Perfectiou-a higher, richer,
grander perfection of color, IA
brio, pattern than fertile imagi-
nation dared picture.
The imported weayes and
their American contemporaries
were never such sharp rivals, and
our store is neutral ground. You
will meet them all here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

Perhaps the most complete metamor-
phOsis Of the character and associations
connected with any substance I'm nature"
said c. J. Flower. Of Boston. who was
at the Lindell yesterday. lis found i'm the
delicate toilet perfume. amber&rls. Nat
uralsts tell us that this substance g.
nothing else than the result OF M ~
Indigestion on the part Of the sperm
whale. being. I'm fact. a kind Of intestinal
calculus. or portion Of the food Of the
whale imperfectly digested. Foxes have
a great fondness for ambergriss and CON
gregate on the sea coast I'm search OF If
1hey eat # and return it In exactly
the same state as II was swallowed I'm
respect 10 perfume. though changed in
color. This is the white ambergris 20
highly valued. Thus, after passing
through the digestive organs OF two
animals. its retains It's delicate and sub
tie perfume, which rivals that OF the
fairest flowers. and also retains its value
for the toilet. Louis Globe Demo-
cyet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

China has long recognized the ncccs-
tty OF % navy AMI her feet 90 war
Jlnkt was. before the lnti reduction Of
Lgruprdu-built ships e.; Wa, very extern
slye. buts Der experience pa the opium
war with Great Britain Jed her O. eu--
poet tuat possibly these vessels %, ven
cradle design we've not aI that snc mag
iued them u be-, bDt events move sow
before mat suspicion became a certainty
and she could bring herself - believe
thar her war-tunha were worthless
In lN4 and lk6> SOme guubodtS were
built Tor her iu Eagiand, and d few in
her own ports. bat they were az snau.
and IL was no, until ls12 that 5fY-ion
wooden filcate. constructed by Chinese
labor under fofelEn direction was
launched al Shanghai Since then mum
her Of composite and one steel vessel
have been turned Out by the ,hlncsc
dock-yafds. the three largest of them
being Of 80 tons dis! .acemeht, the
balance Of less than l,Np tons, 50 tnat
to-day her really cnccuNe Sntptt VIZ.
nNe nrWar"d. four protected ana thlt
partially protected vessels, were iuIhi'I'N
Dy European Sulp-NarIs.
ON january ]. 1856. tine ships OF war.
which up 60 that time bad been attoch,d
- province. under tho orders OF the
Inerg@d into national navy, ana under
the direction OF a naval board OF control,
established at fekiug
Al last accounts there was no fNe1
limit % the onlcers Dad men the number
being regulated by the requirements OF
the service
There are TWO naval academies. one
at FOOCnO0. the other at TiUu-TsIn. The
entering axe Of the candidate is from
thirteen 20 twenty years, and the course
extends over I'VE years. II embraces the
study OF English and the regular scientific
studies pertaining 10 the naval proics-
zion The cadets then 60 10 sea for
further three years. and after a fnal
examination become officers. Ia addition
10 the two academies there are schools
OF navigation, OF marine engineering,
and for torpedo instruction, al Tien-Tsln.
Dock-yards have been established a,
Shanghai. Canton, Foochoo. Takoo. and
Port Arthur. and arsenais at Foochoo
and Tien-Tsin. 49,
The test Of all this new system Will
some In the present war, for II VIII pc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

From all these figures the following


This. Of itself. IS larger every year
han the fun ipdehtsqne'y Of 'n wilma Siig-
Flori11 N0rth Dakota. Montana. Wyo-
io' w Mexico. Arizona. Neva.la.
Van Van Iia6o. Washiaeton, or Oregon <. II
almost equals each , yGar tS eGs on >T wv
Hampshire, South Dakota MlssiSs' ppl' VI
'4 T6at Gives 81 idea Of what the blood
,,,ar@r levied yearly by the New York
Police amounts g, Now iet rs get a a
amin which this system is known 10
have been I'm V0guei
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

the time that the men VIII have fought
under educated native officers. and II
real or whether China is so add one more
Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
(JlOakS.
CapeS.

You are going 20 wear handsome
WRAPS this fan. our racks ana coun-
ters are now fun 10 overlooking IN
authorization ~ the cooler days.
our Cloak p1rlors present the rrst
view of the ncw ian styles correct
reelection of the highest typo OF art
We are proud ~ our coax stock.
We believe ID 10 be- not only The lest
and largest stock We have ever SHOWN,
INT lower in price Tor fine quality than
We have ever seen offered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

To wind up the list it is necessary -
u1t some estimate ON the amount paid
~ saloon Keepers. Th~re are about 'o.
least one-halt OF them violated the las.
ami p.ii for il. Among them must BE-
incmaoi not only v.olators u the A, NJ
ana SUNDAY laws. but those who soid
lin,Ior wholly without license and those
y, bo kent concert halls ~ which various
wrong do.nes we're tolerated. Prices
ranged from The thousands down to thu
low hundreds, doubtless u is unqgge-.so
and he price M SNo a. year each. thus
getting a total of $4,000 per annum.
.rtt. gp.sD TOTAL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
Underwear.

Unusual preparations have been made
this season % oner our patrons the
hest value IN tNDERWE Cor Mcn.
Lalirs, and children 90 bee found any
where. We are the special a-cnts Z z
DIR JAEGEN'S \ i \ kl
HEALTH FNDERW WEAR The repu-
tation Of these goods IS too web knoNn
10 require any special description.
fun assortment now ready at the IN
derWear Counter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
MALONE TALKS POLITICS
he DISCUSSES TIE STTUA ton ~
VIRGINIA AND THE SOUTH
The 10 ai.isna Bolt Receives Hls Attsntion
North Carolina May Have " eohd
Delegation 10 the Next House.
TrMrs BUREAU. RArrRy BruDrNc. .
WASH. NoroN. september p. 1894. 3


Trvrs BrnvAr. RArrRY BuupING.
Vy..u'~nroN Scntoubcr o. 1894.
-. c.,,,a,,. q, Wash
SATURDAY Us I'''' va ''''"' 80
,refon a bckiuuirg 81 the DAY OK icS''
i..tf. n,.fn,es ~ a public ma
am N''4 "''''
Llrc i- transacted on iHai "a9'
A.. p,r..lrat.c headquarters this morn
90 ...... Cd. ,,,,.li.,.. ,,,, tho most
in- inc '.'"'''''' ,,...s
tr.r.rfaut week business 10 mas haN tI'"S
lr. and oilne up lbs tndcmueiY LOT
fresh start Monday moihi'.. f....,,
SECRETARY Gardiner has rciuTnti tI"'"
his trip 90 North taroin'. oi Nni'Ma
..Le i~ thr most GLOWING forms. me
Ier'c.ra,v OF North Carolina. b" SAYS
,4n ..ta-f.n,, fcltelau' Democracy,
20, ,,,..r ia. Dr0.. rucN wlicn oar ioic-
...i.rI Selected Ion the foundation on
.rc s,r..-ti.e IL has withs'ood Oh" ngrccStt
h. shaken nl th' poe .r and is nov.
ing 10 mere .u.a.o1 among Dem
some "l.' 3D. silver question. bat the
o'",S u b.. settled within the PARTY
'.""'T t' c..rt> of the enemies ~ Penn
aH- Cd" ..'' . 1.s.tr..lr aaI Ql-etuSlOn
o.'., '...l-t ,,tu prove aAortVc.
on 'N''
MONTH f''"ilNA
..-.-.h carolina is represented In the
NoI." ..,,,.r.-- ID. eieut Democrats and
- ttruhNo4r lu thc next unless my
Nf...-.t. is scr, mu,u ~ iault, she VIII
i.r.. . solid litNl'. tttli 't't' h.ttt'H. 1 iif
-.trt-f 40 present represented 10y Con-
,-~,.srlan settle. the Republican repre-
r.-t.fIve. is already regarded as Ic-
deemed to I'th"e'a.E ".'t ,l ~
uici ~ .,.@ n Gcnting chance Is he
cans INV. t..t rs ,.r,y rairesanfo1 I,.
Second. N.- t,ro1,rd ,,io has hon
Doreff >elna" 80 ...,',.t. 80. -,
uaanimoa,.t och, 81. f,1 i'''''-
t.rtN T.st~'-t ,r atf,mpt is hoin~
IN ''". 81, So. liir-.,t,. sr,one, m, H.,
t-.' i' E''a .p. i~f.,t.rtion ~ 80. ~.
}.u.i. ava '', ,...,,,,itt.'. 'l'' ->"
f.HrHl ErI+.i ai' gun, ,'' mas "ttu
invited Dc ia probable mat on" Of the
tV. r1.otr4 D. p"'... eel" 'ri,''l-dltS WI
Dr. retired ''i, e., a.. ..r- ear -, ,,,.. 'aS
.rar0n that Z MI .e 4 ,ss SSH, for the
candidate s,,e,,, ''ee 10
p.. '.' ,'o.r tr3t N5rtb Caroli,, Ga
safe.
MAH0SE oN TIE LOUISIANA BOLT.
.-..orsr Malone Is ont IN an interview in
1'.rl a. ,'...- h.r, In which he sa,s.
-. links like tl, entering wedge In the
disruption ann, ''", ~
IS the ,....-.'.J in 10, -. 'i.aI
event t..l .. MI. .'c 'l' -
j. M'-. tN' SSH 1r,,e cn1,,,-,-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
SCANDAL OF THE TIME,
NEW YORK'S Police FORCE TIE
MOST SHAMELESS THIEVES.
An Unholy Alliance Between Law and Or.
der and Crime md Disordsr-ThiFty
Years Of Depravity.
CORRUPTION in

CORRUPTION in
sickening. loath-
some Tlcnitude
Is being laid bare
in New York
these days. The
committee which
has the unpleas-
ant task I'm hand
has adjourned for
q few days, so II
is q good time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

10 look back and sum up the
total OF municipal rottenness which has
been uncovered In one sense il is the
most colossal scandal Of the time that
Gotham has developed IL differs from
ordinary financial steals I'm that the men
who have been mixed mp In It have not
only been proved 20 be- dishonest. but
20 have linked themselves 90 AL manner
Of revolving vice. And the fact that they
are an men who have sworn not Only
To keep financial faith with the public,
their employers. but TO protect it from
the very people whom they have been
proved By uulOubtable testimony To have
fostered and encouraged in their crimes
adds To the amazing features OF IT, Not
I'm the history OF America, either, have
enclosures affected so seriously the
personnel Of tie whole municipal depart
meut. not iu the history Of America have
disclosures shown So great Il tester 70
have existed go long without Interrupt
ton in any city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
THE JAPANESE ELATEO.
WILLFOLLOIV UP TIE ADVANTAGE
GAINED AGAINST CHINESE.
Orders for 10000 Troops to Depart Imme-
diatsly for the froni-Jnpan Does
Not Want Foreign Recruits.

YOKAHOAiA. Sept. 22.-The japanese
Government has decided To follow up the
advantage it has gained against the
Chinese and push the war with all posi-
bic vigor before the arrival ~ winter.
orders have been issued for $1,000 trooi
10 depart Immediately 10 the front.
The national enthusiasm aroused 10y the
successes or Jdpanes- forces is unbound
ed The military authorities nave taFon
possession OF the railway system. The
Aiikado will review the troops before
their departure for Corea.
II is announced officially that the Japa-
nese loss in the Yula naval battle was
nine officers and thirty men killed and
one hundred and sixty of all ranks
wounded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
t...xs.r rLErr At .nnlrLro.

LONDON. sept o -Tho Timee' Shang-
hal correspondent teiegraphs that advices
have been received from Chemulpo. UNI
der date II September Ism. stating that
a ice. Of th.rty-tNo japanese transports.
conveyed by "a number of Warstiys. have
arrived there The transports had ON
board seven thousand soldiers. three
thousand coolies and Two thousand pacit-
horses. The troops are being pushed for
IN order 10 protect that city from any
attack that may be made upon il by the
Chinese
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

Following that came exposures Of less
iWIui lance, bat more uubtueNally petty
CAloIuou. There ls ldN ln New York
AGAINST obstruction Of the streets by
lcllrr- carts and wagons. The law
Nls supposed by innocent New Workers
% uate simply FALLEN into drui lettcrlam.
10 Was not enforced apparently ana no
one cared particularly 10 have IL. ltsil-
urIny before the LeXoN committee showed
plainly. however, that II Was not
dead letter. The police had not forgot
Ten IL. They remembered II and usei
Do as a handle for small eXtoruOns. PED
diers violating IL were forced 10 pay
into the Police Departm mi greedy NAV
q weekly sum. This news though not
SD great "A shock. was sun q most un-
ably were honest men, but meh-many
Of them-incrediDly poor. yet they were
forced TO pay considerable share OF
their puny profits 10 the police. II
showed tnat no purse was TOO sindll 10 De
fumbed at ana robbed 10y tne tatten-
inc fingers OF the clty's uniformed pro-
factors Then came Otner witnesses
showing that a score NOR" OF unimp)rtant
laws. forgotten boy all who did not feel
their influence directly were enforced
in the same paraIoHlcal way. ANY, one
could violate tnem-it ne paid. aud all
who violated them had to pay. Mer-
chants whose business forced them 10
leave boxes, barrels and bales standing
on the sidewalk or who, In loading trucks.
threw skids across. thus blocking the
nrogress of pedestrians. others having
signs projecting a few feet further from
their BUILDINGS than some forgotten law
allowed, owners OF trucks LETT stand
inc I'm the stree, at nlgnt contrary -
ordnance-all these ana more were leV'eu
on by the rapacious blacxmailers OF the
Police Department for regular payment.
II they failed 10 pay. then came police
persecution. Reputable merchants who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

LONDON. Sept pa business firm OF
this city last evening received cable
dispatch from oklahoma requesting nat
a cuuhoat he ordered 20 proceed az once
70 that port 20 protect the BRITISH SUD
tects rosldiag there whose lives. the dis
patch declares. are In danger
Tho Westminster Gazette publishes u
dispatch announcing the safe arrival at
Port Arthur Of all the Chinese transports.
from which troops we're hviug landed AT
the mouth II luiu river when the attack
was made by the japanese fleet Oh sep
TENDER 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
Carpets.

ANY amount o, difference IN CAR
PETS-in the wear-in the style
The price. \ doubtful Carpet never
gains fo1thold here. ...,,,,.. $50,
a Carpet from FOURQrREAN'S
means a styli-h Carpct-cut. sewed.
mad. and laid risht. with our repu'a-
tioA back OF the quality always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
TnnrE pArRI0rIc cuGNAWrN.

NORFOLK. VA. Sept 22-Special-
Three Chinese OF Portsmouth have sold
out their business ami returned 20 the
celestial Kingdom 70 enter the army.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

WASHINGTON. Sept $50 many
Americans have applied 70 the japanese
Legation for employment In the service
of Japan durus She present war that in
order % answer such applications prompt
~ the Minister has been obliged 20 have
recourse 70 a printed circular, which reads
as follows
The Legation is In receipt ~ numerous
enquiries whether the japanese Govern
meut intends 10 employ foreign subjects
or citizens I'm any capacity during the
present war with China. either in active
u1uIfary scfvi.. or a- Surgeons. "t lu any
other emuloyments. directly or Indirectly.
connected with the war. While appreciate
ing the friendly sentiments which have
caused so many persons 20 seek 70 enter
the service OF Japan at this important
crisis. | regret that / can only return "a
negative reply 10 such inquiries. The
various lines Of service 70 which tnev
refer have been for years parts of an
organized system In successful operation,
and consequently at tnis juncturc the
Iauar--, Grveruncrt docs 3. feel under
the necessity Of employing any persons
I'm addition 10 those WhO have been train
ed to perform the duties Of such serv ce.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
Kid Gloves.

our fail importation Of KID GLOVES
arrived last Weeh Al me new flli
shades for street and evening wear IN
the largest assortment We have ever
shown.
Prices commence AZ 81. and from that
up u the best Gloves made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
Blankets.

We open the fall season tomorrow
morning with q SPECIAL SALE OF
BLANK ETo. We have lust received
direct from one OF the most reliable
manufacturers of Blankets I'm the
South large quantity OF high-grad,
Blankets We shall offer tire entire
lot tomorrow at the lowest prices fine
Blankets were ever sold IN this city.
1nis Is an opportunity TO buy
Blankets never before eQudlled. Noe
the prices
l0-t FINE WHITE WOOL BLANK
Els, with delicate colored borders
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
COLLARETTES.

ALL SILK BLACK FSCTRIAL
POINT LACE COLLARETTES OR
SHOULDER CApES. Round and Van
dyke Points, very handsome
so each.
POINT VUNfsE LACE COLLAR
ETTES. In White and Beige. Round
and NdndyAc-
SLID, ,, go, $50, go.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23
lnrfN GOODS HH0rGHf Go0D MONfY.

The blood money paid by the green
goods men makes total sum of great
size but smaller than that paid by IN"
houses OF Tl fame. f. was shown that the
main operators-th there were four of them
,ho controlled the whole city-ntil INC
police captains $50 "a month each and me
Detective Bureau from So o. 80 mon u
each. Average this al s." a month eJcn,
and YOU get N.9D a month. OF a total
OF Iio0J per anuum.
The exact number of writers Is UNI
known. hut az the Lowest calculation
il was not less than eight for each
"boss." Writers" paid 50 month
each Thus thirty-two paid not less
than 81 600 a month or $500 per dnnuiA-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23


this amazing condition Of affairs ana
were followed by building contractors,
VINO declared that for every loal VI Iii III
ana lime their business hau SoI" 49,.
them 10 deDasIt in the street, for every
temporary bridge they had been folc'd
- throw across the sidewalk 70 SgNrr
an open cellar or support a sc3Ilolulns.
they had for years been forced 70 pay
10 the captain Of the police precinct.
THY RULED TN LIQroE DyALFKS.
After these minor revelations major
secrets began 20 leak out again. Fictt
qIihculty VAS encountered WHen an -
Tort was made to show the Hlcua'iniS
between the liquor dealers anu u'e pJ!i'',
and up u this time "A missing ST %
books has male il Impossible 10 positively
prove the charges That the pros "tlh5
doubts. however. for an instant tnai eacn
one OF the saloon keepers VINO Nlonted
any II the manifold Excise reg uols
OF M city paid. ana pan hoerdily' ior
the privilege. II Is agreed that the p9.lce
have had well regulated tariffs for ulter-
cnt offences. Saloon keeping open after
\. " paid a certain sum, saloons do
ing business ON SUNDAY paid an
other, saloons selling liquor without
icence paid another. More than
half Of the 100 saloons in
town committed all three Of these wrong
doings. SD the revenue. as SHOWN ""io~
IS understood tina; many OF me low
sroggeries in town IN which drugSei
drinks are s1lu tuH fNrtNiHrEN t'N'|'t
paid highly for the privilege Of going un-
mOlested. ln one or two OF the precincts
actually dividing tne proceeds OF the roo
berries win th- police captains ana their
ward detectives.
sURs 1Hf>G Win TUF GAMBLTD'.
Then came the gamblers. This class
may be divided into three classes tTst
We're tho hiE gambling hous'S where faro;
roulette. rouge IT noir. keno. poker. ana
other like games 81 "chance' wer" car
- o FI
bets on horse races we're ili.salF piaee"'
ana then tho policy shops.
Up ~ tn present time this group has
been only casually touched upon by the
a certainty OF the belief that all paid the
police large sums for the privilege OF
heeciug the conniinE public.
That there have been scores or oth"r
lines along which blood money has howed
into cquaci0us Golfers o. m police. no
BODY for an instant doubts Hints of
many have been heard and proof Of many
VIII doubtless develop before the LeNoW
Committee ends it- sttnts
Bat without fhcs. minor matters me
stealings which have already been a.
total mat the people of New York are
dazed by amazement
rrGrmyG rp INV TOTAL.
II is not easy 70 approach. accuracy
IN figuring up the aggregate Of all these
stealiugs. The estimates below are hOt
too hlsh, however.
WIRING rRoN UNYorIUSArfs.
Tho price charged houses OF disrepute
for protection was az well established
49, S. th- price of p.S ir1n or wheat
anl.uulike them. IL did MOI huctu1te
When disrepHtabie mouse .n.I ''
proprietor was expected Go pay en- q the
captain OF tAe precinct dis INITIATION
Tee" and the expectation was AWAY
realized After that. AS long as the
house was rur1.ug regular contrib Iuon
"a g. q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-23

had submitted 10 these petty extoruons
for many years swore TO the truth o,
this amazing condition, Of affairs anu
who declared that for every load OF snnd
AID lime their business had COMPETED
them TO deposit in the street, for every
70 throw across the sidewalk - cover
an open cellar or support a sc9ftoidlng.
they had for years been forced TO pay
10 the captain Of the police precinct.