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The evening world., 1894-03-10

R. C. BoEKLEN. Keyport N. J.-I think
Cleveland's best act was that no reduced the In
terest-besrins bonded debt over s33s O42. $780, II
was reduced under Harrison only s25s. o71 $50. q
difference OF nearly $50. 900 in Cleveiand's
favor. When Cleveland came into power there
were outstanding sla 800 OF . per cent. bond,
payable at tho option Of the Government. They
were called in and paid without premium. Har.
rison's Administration had neglected to pay them
Harrison paid to the bondhoders over ss7 900. oot
in premiums. thus taxing us poor people to pas
to those rich kinga
The evening world., 1894-03-10

PHEBE.-President Clevelsnds best and most
beneficial act to our Republic was the appointing
Of Walter Q. Gresham as Secretary OF State. He
did not consider party. but. with the good Of the
country at heart. when he found a man who. from
mis- past lifs he Judged would all this position to
the honor and benent Of the Republic he repre-
sents, Immediately he appointed him. only consid-
erng him as the right man In the right place.
The evening world., 1894-03-10

H. C. SMITH 20 South street, City.-The best
act of President Cleveland during the year ending
March 4 was vetoing the New Jersey Bridge bill.
To blockade the majestic Hudson at the location
-urveyed for the ponderous structure would bo
a public calamity. dangerous to navigation and
jeopardizing human life. causing hindancs. delay
and damage to shipping. hold Mr.. Cleveland Is
entitled to the gratitude OF the whole people OF
the Empire State and indirectly the great mass
of people comprising the grand Republic Of the
United States. the garden OF the world. The
present bill will locate the structure on high
round further up the river.
The evening world., 1894-03-10

J. W. MEDTARY. 4os West Fifty-seventh street.
city.-r Grover Cleveland. when denied connrma-
tion Of Mr. Peckham for the Supreme Court. had.
in defiance Of the cabai arrayed against him In the
Senate. nominated another citizen Of New York not
seeking once for revenue he would have been gen.
orally appiauded for conscientious discharge Of
duty. But Grover Cleveland. upon a higher plane.
moved by nobler impulse ignores oil personal
considerations. even waving the claims OF his own
State. He names for the vacancy Senator White
to rescue from political mire the ermins OF .
sacred tribunai-the sheet anchor Of our great Re-
public
The evening world., 1894-03-10

A. ]. c. C.-The best act Of President Cleve-
land in the FIRST year Of his second term was his
summary dismissal from the white House OF the
horde Of hungry ofhce-scekers, because by this
bold aetl. performed by the most courageous Of
statesmen. the Presidency exalted, and II
was emphstcaily declared that the chief business
Of the Executive was not the peddlins of posi-
tions and the expenditure Of mind and body in
. Wholesale distribution Of tbs spoiis. BY the act
specified. President Cleveland demonstrated that
he has more grit in public duty than all tn.
other party leaders combined.
The evening world., 1894-03-10

ao4, c. H.-The best thing President Cieve-
land has done since his Inauguration is his
recommending. urging and approving the repeal
OF the Silver Purchase law. This stopped the
spending Ct the peoples money for silver bars
to be stored in vaults. where they did the people
no good. This taught every man that he might
expect an honest dollar for what was due him
md must pay honest dollar for what he owed
great moral lesson especially needed In the
West and South. This saved the nations honor
and gives promise of better times. Well and
faithfully DONE Grover Cleveland
The evening world., 1894-03-10

JANE NJ. BosWoRTH.-In reviewing, through
non-partisan spectacles. the salient points Of
Clevelands Administration. I find one act that
stands out in bold reiief-his refusal to anlliate
with ''bossism'' In whatever form It has been
presented. The question naturally arises. Has It
already benefited the Republicr Yes, and in this
way: 1t is the beginning Of q work Of reform
and publication, and WILL II continued, result In
the destruction OF the spoil system. The golden
age Of politics will have come when men, IRE
spectve Of party will be chosen for ONCE for esps-
cial fitness for the position
The evening world., 1894-03-10

MICHAEL F. CARR. 1913 Essex street.xxon the
broad plane Of craftsmanship he has benefited
the Republic by his action on the Hawaiian af-
fair. BY vindicating the countrys honor. BY set
ting his face against intrigue in government. BY
sustaining our sense Of justice and liberty. by
showing willingness to redress any wrongs
that might be done to another and weaker power
by the greed Of some Of our citizens BY follow
ing the precedent OF former Presidents-that OF
watching over Hawaii allowing no other power TO
Interfere BY protecting 1t without annexation or
. protectorate.
The evening world., 1894-03-10

AUGUST MULLER. 26e Grand street, city
The appointment Of Mr.. Herbert. Of Alabama, a.
Secretary OF the Navy. Well ntted on account Of
his long experience and eminent services as
chairman Of the Naval Committee Of the House
OF Representatives to successfully continue the
noble work Of his predecessor in ONCE. of ma
terially assisting or rather leading in the ad.
vancement Of the strength and standard Of our
navy. and in this manner raise the naval power
and consequent influence Of the United States Of
America to the high position they by right should
occupy among the nations Of the earth
The evening world., 1894-03-10

L. e. SALMON, 1853 East Fitty-second street.
Our beloved Republic owes existence to this the
most precious Of American principles, viz: the
absolute right OF any people to lay 'the founda-
tion (of Its governmeno on such principles and
to organize its powers In such form to them
shall seem most likely to effect their safety and
happiness" Faithful to this grand doctrine Of
human liberty. our President sought to restore
to Hawaii Its chosen form OF government. and
thereby recognized two eternal principles; nrst,
simple Justice in restoring stolen property. how
ever much coveted; secondly. the peoples divine
right of self government. however distastefui to
US its form.
The evening world., 1894-03-10

JAMES H. LEWIS. e79 Fleetwood avenue. City.
In my opinion the best and most valuable act
OF Mr.. Cleveland In his past years Administration
was that he adde dto the population of the sio-
rious Republic a lovely little maiden. The reasons
for believing this his best act that lady
Esther comes from a good old democratic stock.
she will. by following the example Of her parents,
some day doubtless DO the mother Of great. good.
Democratic men, which this Republic needs very
badly.
The evening world., 1894-03-10

William ANGEV1NE, .ug Wet sIkty-hIhth
street. City.-The calling Of Congress in extra
session to repeal the Sherman Silver bill. Rea-
It gave notice to the world that our cur
rency and public obligations would be paid In
gold. 1t restored confidence in financial circles.
1t checked gold expectations. which had been con-
tinuous since the enactment Of the bill. and al
most Immediately gold began to turn from Eu-
rope for reinvestment. It sounded the death kneli
OF the panic It was, in fact. the voice OF the
people expressed through their chosen Executive.
and the tardy action of the Senate was but an
echo.
The evening world., 1894-03-10

W. w. Elizabeth. n. 1.-THE best act Of Cleve-
land during the past year was In retaining the
honest and etncient onlce-holders appointed under
ths Harrison Administration. in defiance Of the
bosses and chronic ofnce-seekers As a result Of
this Federal Offices filled by practical busl-
ness men. and the National anairs Of our Gov
eminent are carried In such q manner as to
give little or nc opportunity to friend or foe to
complain In that direction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
A FIREMAN FINED.
An Interesting Meeting of the Board Last
Night-Changes in the Service

The Board of Fire Commissioners held
a regular semi-monthly meeting at the
City Hall last night. The full member
ship, consisting OF Messrs. J. II. Frisch-
korn prssidenD. l.. c. Jenkins. j. L..
Levy. }. r. Sheppard. Charles i. Taylor,
and q. Watt. Taylor was in attendance.
memb.r of the department. up on
charges. was found guilty on the second
count conduct prejuliclal to good order.
and fined one months pay. Several small
fines were imposed on various members
for missing alarms.
Mr.. W. II. Sears. extra station man of
Engine Company no >. resigned his po-
sition to so into business in another city.
c. II. Hall, permanent hoseman of No.
2, also resigned.
The following furloughs were granted
with pay: ID. NJ. OBrien. ten days: q.
Il. Shewbrudge, five days; John Miller,
ten days; A. II. Lawrence. eight days:
A. G. Ellington. ten days, and J. J. Lo-
terZo, ten days.
a bill will be sent to the county author
tiles for a section of hose recently burst
while working at a county fire.
The Chief was directed 10 buy new hind
wheels for No. 5 engine, and have the
machine reDainted.
The Chief and Superintendent reported
four horses disabled. They were ordered
to be sold and tho Chief directed TO pur-
chase new ones.
Captain Rogers Of No S, reported Mich
olson street in a dangerous condition for
driving an engine. The President was re-
quested To call the attention Of the chair
man of the Committee on Streets to the
matter
The names of T.. H. Powell T. II. Davis.
and ". Is. Christian were placed in nomi-
nation TO MI the vacancy at Engine Com
pany No. s.
After several ballots Mr.. Powell re-
ceived a majority Of votes, and was de-
clared elected.
The board decided TO wait until the
next meeting 10 an the vacant position
OF permanent hoseman of No. 2 Engine
Company.
The election Of Mr.. Powell created a
vacancy in the running force of Engine
Company No |. which was filed by the
promotion Of Substitute George II. Jones.
Substitute Drake. Of No. g. was dis
missed and Substitute Richardson. Of No.
!, transferred 10 No. 6.
This leaves vacancy in No. 4. which
VIII De- hlled al the next meeting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
Anniversary Of HeptasophA

To-day Is the anniversary OF ae I'M
proved Order Heptasophs ana u wiz 20
observed throughout the United s,ates
Virginia Conclave. No 1873. WIZ ceieora,e
the occasion at Sanger Han 'o-"'sA'.
commencing at O'Clock. ms ot'e che
,oined much strength In this city in the
nast few years. The entertainments TO-
nirht promises to be a gratifying sue
cess. There VIII be music and refresh
mentS ,,, .or-
THE Committee on Entertainment con
sists of Messrs. A. ". Rcsene, supreinS
sentinel, II. NJ. Tyler, financisr' q. w
Hunter, secretary: j. J. Taylor tit'lsn'.r,
IL ID McTier, J. Samuel Parr1sn
stumpf. Peter Donald, G. f. Dela.uG itn,
McGranirhan, c. Evensen' Hooert mr.
" w, r., Mason. Julian Binfofd; l.
r. Chappie. n. J. smith. Richard As Ma NJ
A. C. Stage. W. I. Goodman. kiena'o
Wagner. and G. L. Hewitt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
EXPERIMENTAL GLASS IN COOKERY.
Proposition to Divide the Day-Plap For
Marking RecitationA

The regular meeting OF the City Scnooi
Board was held in the Office OF the board.
in the new City Hall, yesterday after
noon at o'clock. There were present
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson chairman. Hon.
William Lovenstein, Joseph C. Dickerson.
James II. Capers. L. Wiley Davis. Edwin
IA. Starke, Alonzo L. philips, A. ID. Lam
derkin. and X. Edgar Shine. William r.
Fox. superintendent. Charles p Rady. su-
pervisor.
The Superintendent submitted MS
monthly report. recommending Miss Flo
renee Bloomberg's German grammar Tor
use in the High School. and calling al
tentlon 10 the selection oy the
Board of Education Of Websters die
tIonaries for use in the public schools,
and the recommendation Of 7. Wiley
Davis. Jr.. w. c. Mcdowell. and Gus r.
Delarue as State students to tina Virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
TAX ON PLAYINC-CARDS,
Dealers Must AGlx a Revenue Stamp To
Each Pack.

The following notice to dealers in play
ine-carls has been issued from the office
of Observation-Disclosures Ryan
under date Of yesterday. the 9th:
after the tariff bill becomes law
(Which, It is presumed, will be tonight
at y o'clock every pack Of playng-cards
in the hands Of any dealer must have
affixed thereto special adhesive 2-cent
intcrnal-rsyenue stamp.
Every person who is dealer at the
time the law goes into effect must fur
nish 10 the collector OF this district, or
to one of his deputies, sworn statement
as to the number Of packs OF cards ne
has on hand. and every stamp must De
cancelled the date II Is affixed.
Amy unstamped package OF cards OF
fered for sale after the law takes effect
will subject the owner 10 penalty Oh
$50 for each pack so offered for sale; ana
any person who evades or attempts 10
evada by hiding. concealins, or removing
any package OF cards liable TO tax, shaii
be subject to a penalty Of so. together
with forfeiture of all cards on haed.
Stamps and further Information can De
had by applying at collectors Office Gus
tom-house, Richmond. Va, or at branch
office, at Petersburg, and at Norfolk, va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
,,,,,n,No THE scHOOLDAY,
"r,s Star Gn.ern Takes Well.

There is but one test to apply 10
play. and that Is the sama that Mr Btneii
In his delightful chat on authors anu f.N,
les applies to the novel. Poor. wearied
humanity" he writes. makes but one oe'
mand-that 1t may be interested some
how. anyhow" Submitted to this test,
that entertaining farce. THE star Gazer'
produced for the first time on any s'aso
last Monday. and presented al the Aeaae-
my last night, would seem In. the opihIoh
of an enthusiastic audience TO leave ntue
TO be desired Admirably copstructeu'
nImbly manoeuvrcd, and clevefiy acteo,
the nav farce rattles along like Betsy OF
old void of all offence, save what IN some
dour folks gloomy view Hes IN ieas' Oh
continuous laughter. Chief contributor 10
this fcvial state of things Is. OF COURSE,
Mr.. Joe OFT past master OF all the secfe.
spr,nes of mirth In anything that MI. ote
stood surety for there could hardly faIi 10
he some character of deep, broad huinor'
and I'm Professor Jupiter Mars, an as'rolo'
uer who sees stars, he has given 70 the
stage DELIGHTFULLY."- funny sketch. ih'
character of Sandy Hook played win an
abundance of humOr by Matt OH. -
amusinply drawn Mrs. Clytomestra orp't
and clio have attractive exponents III
arIss Dorothy Gray and MICS May 5or-
don. The other characters were capitaiIy
represented. .,,,oos.
Davis K Keogh's farce-eomedy Success
.srha Hustler" Will be presented a. 'is
Academy tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
THIRD DISTRICT POLITICS.
Colonel Eliett's Canvass-He Is sanguine'-
Popuilst Convention To-Day.

Hon J. Taylor Ellyson, chairman OF the
State Democratic Committee. Mr.. Il. l..
c. Scott, district chairman. and Colonel
Tazewcn Elicit. the Democratic nominee
for Congress in this district held con-
ference yesterday morning The situation
in the district was carefully looked into
and found TO be very satisfactory ana IL
was decided that Colonel Elicit would
spend his time unth the 10th OF september
in visiting around and talking with the
local lenders and his friends ana then
commence his campaign regularly.
COLONEL Elicit VERY SANGUINE.
Colonel Tazewell Elicit is quite sanguine
that he will be elected by a good ma
torltv over any candidate who may here
after arise. Colonel Elicit told Dispatch
rcnorter that while he had not gone over
mo territory himself since his nomination,
nc mad received news from friends Ia al
most every part OF the district, convinc-
ing him that the condition Of affairs was
much improved. He said he thought he
would be able TO meet any Toe before
the farmers. He regarded the tarlH bill
q very good one-one which gave the
arricllturists almost everything they
needed and wanted.
rho democrats Of Hcnrico county Will
have their first rally of the campaign to-
,.ieht The meeting will take place at
Good Templars' Hall, Towards Grove
and A club viii be organized. Speeches
vim be made 10y Colonel Enatt. Messrs;
81 II. Smith and Simon Solomon ana
Others. ,,,..e,
THE POPULISTS.
The Populists will hold their district
convention at the county courthouse TO-
day at noon to nominate candidate TOT
congress Mr.. Waiter +. Grant VIII pre-
side. and il is pretty generally understood
That Judge James NJ. Gregory, OF Ches-
terrified. will be the nominee.
The Republican District Committee VIII
uee, at the court-hOuse tomorrow at
noon. 1t had been given ont that on thls
occasion the c0mmitie would make
nomination for Congress, but leadlnG
member Of the party said last night that
he Vas satisfied the matter would be de-
ferrei until the middle of September.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
VERY FAST TRAVELLING.
knights OF Pythias Make Phenomenal
Trim Over the Coast Lima

The quickest run ever made between
Jacksonville. Fla. and Washington. ID. C.
was that made by the Knights OF Pythias
special over the Atlantic-Coast Line.
which reached the national capital at Ssy9
o'clock yesterday morning.
The distance of 80 miles was traversed
in Is hours and 70 minutes, including
stops. The total number of minutes con-
sumed In the journey was $50. the average
speed being 5JIs miles an hour. exclusive
OF stops. The fastest running was done
over the Northeastern Branch Of the
Coast-Line, between Charleston and Flo
renee, s. c., where 80 miles were made in
80 minutes. This was remarkably rapid
transit, being the best record yet made
In the South.
The Sir knights were delighted With
their trip TO the nations capital. and
were specially proud OF having been ac-
corded the privilege OF travelling on the
fastest train that has travelled through
the States south of Mason and Dixon's
line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
Cut Louisa on the Arm.

John Daniel a dust-covered negro from
Louisa county. became involved in a diff
Guilty yesterday afternoon on Main near
Fifteenth street with Louisa Dixon. and
the man cut the woman, INJECTING a
painful wound on the left arm several
inches IN length. Louisa WAS taken to
the First Police-S Station. where her injured
arm was dressed by the ambulance ply
sician. John made his escape from the
crowd by 1ourishng a razor, ana when
last seen was going out Eighteenth
street towards the Chesapeake and Ohio
shops Al late hour last night he had
not been caught.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28

tween the Yorktown and Providence
Forge teams In the morning. and tho
Forge and home teams In the afternoon.
a large crowd viii turn out on both oc.
caaions.
Adjutant James Mccaw. OF the fnsfi-
tute. who he's been spending the summer
here. leaves for Richmond this week 70
sncnd n few days with his grandfather.
DR. McCaw, before returning 10 Lexing-
ton.
Mr.. Peter Powell. Jr.. returned this
morning from a visit TO tho county Of
westmoreiand.
Mrs. Mary A. Jones' with her daughter.
Miss Helen, f. making visit to relatives
In Hanover. Miss Helen has recently
been elected assistant teacher In the
white public school.
MIR. John Herman, from Old Point II
here. the guest Of HIS friend and college
cbun Mr. George l.. Coleman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
BISHOP JACKSON breaches.
Sam Small on the stump--Minnis McCau'
ley Indicted for Murder.


STANTON. VA. August 27-CSpecialD
The Rt Rev. II. Melville Jackson. Bishop
of,Alabama, formerly the rector OF Grace
Episcopal church. in Richmond, preached
here In Trinity church yesterday. Both
sermons were extremely able ones.
To-day the Rev. sam. Small spoke on
the court-frc in the interest OF prohibit
ton He had an audience OF about so
people including members Of all tie po-
lticaI parties. The speaker arraigned all
opposing parties. scored both Democrats
aud Republicans with being under the in
fuence OF the liquor traffic, and touched
with caustic criticism the candidates for
Congress from this district Messrs.
Tucker and Yost The Populist candidate
for Congress did not escape the speakers
attention.
Minnie McCauley. the white woman
who has been In jail here for several
weeks. charged with killing her husband.
was to-day indicted for murder by the
grand jury In the County Court The de-
ceased was a United States arulleryman
stationed at Baltimore. and the accused
SAYS the shooting, which took place at
her home, In Augusta county. was acct
dental
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
PRESIDENT TYLERS TRIP.
ia search of Historic Information In
Fruitful Location.

Ia search of Historic Information In
Fruitful Location.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, August a.
.eall-President Lyon 6. Tyler left
j.. .ray with his horse and buggy for
,i's visit through Gloucester and the
. boring counties. Mr.. Tyler, during
visit. VIII secure much valuable in
formation from the OH churches and
.-ilr.c residences situated in that sec
ia The Information thus secured viii
.rf ct later On In the civilian ana Mary
I ,.ucal p-rers." which are pGol!shed
i Nr. Tyler
r Mary McCaw. Of Richmond. since
I.- return from the yachting-trip with
Is Moucures party, is the guest OF the
~ soy Mor.cock.
General and Mrs. William Il. Talia-
i.rf.. 81 Gloucester have been making a
visit o. Dr and Mrs. l.. q. Booth, at
Csners Grove.
Nr E.io- MoIecock. from the Newport
News cusf1uI-house. has been spending
t.VviM days here with his parents and
Err T. o. Lamb. Of the Southern Railway
Company. stationed at West Point. was
bore yesterday. spending the day with his
finally VINO viii remain here unil Octo-'
Dr.
&c. n. l.. Christie. leading member OF
o. So Louis Bar and a graduate OF WI
l-m and Mary College. passed through
h.fe yesterday, en- route 10 his western
l,m,.
Mr Franklin Thornton, who has been
spending some time here. recuperating.
4-!t fpr his home. IN Farmville. yesterday.
MIS- Frank Wolfe Jeff to-day for
months visit 10 her parents. IN Stanton.
Dr. r. c. Booth. OF Carter's Grove,
las ben confined 10 his bed with sickness
"a me past week. but is now somewhat
Improved.
Dir. Jos-ah Ryland. Of Richmond execu.
On Of the late ". ". Yes. has been
Aerc for several days on business con-
hecied with the estate.
Dr John ". Nash. OF the hospital
medical staff is off on ten days visit
- friends In Farmyilie and Cumberland
county.
Two games Of baseball have been ar
'~.sed TO be played here tomorrow be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28

From Yesterday OH every article
in the house is adjusted in accord
ance with the new prices as upset
by the new tariff. While it's un.
pleasant to lose money. we feel it
a duty to accept the situation and
walk on the new flooring as adeal
better than pairing Oft prices lit.
tie by little.
Some of the new prices are:
Black SILK Bengailne was s2.ls 4 yard,
is marked $50
Black All-snk F'aiile was $40. now 81.
Black SILK Duchess was 75c., now 5sc.
Colored ShIrt-Waist silks were &C., now
Toe.
QUILT PRICES:
American Marseiiles Quilts were CSC.
are fSc.
Peerless Crochet Quilts were 6sc.. are
45c.
ia Heavy MarseIiles Quilts were SIS.
are S.25.
ls DOZEN sHIRT-WAISTS.
Printed Lawn. PeroSIes. and Indigo. In
light and dark colors. n BE- &c, from
BLACK Atwood Serge. &c. kind to be
iic
81 Black Crepe-Line Figured for &c.
q Lawn Wrappers, were s9c.. to DO 5oc.
each
Flannel was Sc, now 5sc,
ouadrupis- plate Silver Tea-s;ervice. $3.50.
was $3.50.
were DC, for l5c.
70 pieces Of AlI-shk ribbons. were % to
35c Tor &C. q yard
lii ss,.So r a.srs loniv colors) yyerc iOc
Witt Viii Untarnishable Metal Picture
Frames. were &c. for lac
Big selling in Hcuseware De.
partrnent salesroom now. Prices
shaved like this:
80 cents per dozen Fruit Saucers
for l6c.
t00 dozen Fuil-Slze Glass Fruit-Saucers.
good imitation cut, and been Doc. per
dozen. FOR isc.
60 cents per dozen Coblets for
$50.
shape, been coo. per dozen, now &c.
Imported ater-Botties. cut neck. been
$50 each. now S3c,
Lovers Lamp decorated shade, value 81
RuSoi:,ast sisaus Figures value n.s'
sIltSon Art Vases masnffcentsy deco,
rated and u iIbhas high. been 40
each now SO. r,ss.
Folding custtng-TAofes. wnn 49, a.
surement. varnished anu p'''
each.
THE COHEN GO.