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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
KILL BRIBERY AND FKAUDIN ELEC
IIU>s.

The supreme issue before the American
poople In 1896 will be the money ques-
ton. 1t is plain that In this election
party lines will be ignored I'm manner
never seen in this country since slavery
with all its multiform questions. split
the Democratic party into "smithereens'
and obliterated the old Wing party
Whatever may be the result of that
election 1t will not be acquiesced in by
the people Of the United States unless
the election is fair and the voters UNI
bought.
We can just now think Of nothing
worse than free silver unless it be cor
rupt elections and corrupted electors.
We trust the coming session of Nir-
ginias Legislature will give its earnest
and undivided attention to cnacting laws
that will make cheating and bribery in
elections as nearly impossible as may be-
With the issue Of free silver In the prcsi-
dental election Of 1896 the property ele-
nents and the intelligent wage carners Of
the country will regard free silver as an
attack upon them. and there will be
raised an election fund for that contest
The like Of which never was heard of
before. We expect to see bribery and
fraud rampant and open. For heavens
sake let US do all we can TO saw Virginia
from the debauchery that that contest
threatens.
IL fraudulent elections are tolerated In
Virginia. there is no sort Of certainty
that the Democrats Will be the bcneh-
Charles of the frauds OF 1896. If free silver
is their platform they will have very
little money TO make purchases with.
while II sound money is the platform Of
the Republican party they will have I'M
limited money 10 make purchases with.
DO the Democratic managers who put
rascals in charge OF the ball0t-boxes
think these rascals will be impervious TO
the seductions of Republican dollars? II
they do they make the mistake of their
lives The rascal goes for what pays
best and IL II will pay an election thief
10 make his ballot-5oX turn out a good
showing for the Republicans. his Dem
ocracy will vanish into thin air. he will
pocket the Republican cash. and the
expected Democratic majority will turn
out 10 be what the Republicans want.
The Walton law can be made a powerful
preventive OF bribery and cheating also.
Provide for two consiables OF opposing
parties or let the voter. II ne chooses. show
his ballot to the judges after 1t is marked.
and we shall 30 long way towards baf-
fling both the bride giyer and the thief.
We sincerely hope the coming session
OF the Legislature will take this subject
up with an earnest intention 10 rid Vir-
ginia as far as possible OF both bribery
and frauds in elections.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

recommendation Is TO establish one stan
dard for the creditor and another for
the debtor, and there can be no more
dishonest monetary system than mat
which gives short measure to the bor-
rover and long measure TO the lender.
What a meaningless tumble OF words this
| Is, IL the law establishes but one stan
dard. that is the standard. and IL is as
much the standard Of the debtor as OF the
creditor, and OF the creditor as OF the
debtor. There is no case Of long meas
ure for one and short measure for the
o.her. A single standard OF value APP
plies In exactly the same way to all
men. IL may be a bad measure Dut
II so IT operates disadvantageously upon
ALI alike; or It may be a good measure.
ard ~ so. IL operates for the good OF
all alike.
This constant harping by the free coin
ers on debtor and creditor Is one oil the
most senseless things in the world. DEBT
ors could not pay their debts easily II
ahere were a great quantity of<noney, I'M
less the money becomes so abundant as
10 be deprecated. Debts are only hard
to a very small degree with actual money.
Money debts can be paid with money, OF
course. but It is pot the course of the
world to pay them with money. they
are paid with the commodities that the
debtor produces. lie could take MS COM
modify. of course. and convert 1t into
money. and deliver the money to his
creditor. But. in point OF fact. he sends
his commodity TO market, receives
cheek on a bank In payment. and de-
livers that check to his creditor. in pay
ment of his debt. The debt has been
paid then, by the transfer Of credit on
the books Of the bank. All that money
does in the transaction is TO measure the
amount Of the credit that his commodity
will secure him on the books Of The
bank.
A debtor cannot pick up money in the
street with which to pay his debt. He
must labor to produce something with
which to pay. when he has produced
fhe thing, the debt is really paid by
that. though 1t goes into the form of
a credit that Is described in the terms Of
money. His commodity, when 1t is pro-
duced, will pay much or little debt, ac-
cordingly as men need his commodity, and
there is a scarcity of 1t. When there is
so much so-called money that 1t has lost
part of its value, a debtor will get more
90 I, for HE commodity than when il
has the true value of money. But all
that has been done in that case is TO
cheat his creditor out Of a part of what
belongs to him. and to bring on the coun-
try the well-known evils of inflated and
debased money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

lhlity years ago to-day Gen Robert
EDWARD Lee, the great soldier OF the CON
ieceracy never greater than I'm the hour Of
me failure Of his cause, wrote 10 Presi-
dent Johnson a letter applying for the
dement's Of amnesty and restoration 10
MS civil rights as citizen Of the United
States
JohnsOn's proclamation Of general am
nesty had been issued on May 10Th. Sixteen
classes Of persons We're specifically ex-
cluded. Lee was excluded not only be-
cause he was a West Pointer and had
been military officer Of the Confederate
Government ranking higher than Colonel
but also because he belonged 10 the thir-
teenth class excepted namely, those per-
sons who had voluntarily participated
in the rebellion. and the value Of whose
taxable property was over $1,000 The
amnesty proclamation Of May %. 1866.
provided. however. that special applica-
ton for pardon might be made by any
person belonging to the classes excepted,
and Gen. Lee. therefore. wrote the sub
Joined letter:
Richmond. Va. June 10. ls5.
His Exc'y, Andrew Johnson, President Of
the United States.
''Sir-Being excluded from the provisions
OF amnesty contained I'm the proclamation
Of the 10Th ult. | hereby apply for the
hNi N4iirf anu iNll ifHtpl dtlvi Oh al rights
and privileges, extended 10 those included
in its terms.
Il graduated from the Military Aca-
deny az West Point in june 1873; resigned
from tae Z. 5. Army April. 1861. was a
General in the Confederate Army. and In
cluded in the surrender of the Army Of
y. Va. April 9. 1865.
II have the honor TO be, very respect
fully Yr obdt. svt.. Sgd r. T.. LEE"
The copy we have of this document Is
attested by Cen George Washington Gus
It's Lee. the eldest son Of the great Con-
federate Commander; and Gen. @. W. G.
Lee adds this highly interesting historical
note concerning his fathers motives in
making so promptly an application TO
President Johnson for amnesty
when Cen Lee requested me TO make
a copy Of this letter TO President Johnson
he remarked II was but right for him to
set an example OF making formal sub
mission 20 the Civil Authorities and that
ne thought. by so doing. he might possibly
be in a better position TO be OF use 10 the
Confederates who were not protected by
military paroles especially Alr. Davis.
&c. ". c. LEE"
IN laying to-day before our readers and
the public Gen. Robert r. Lees applica-
ton for pardon. and his own declaration
Of the motives prompting him 10 one OF
the most heroic acts Of a life full OF hero
ism. The sun feels that IL IS adding lustre
to a noble fame which Is constantly grow
ing as the years pass. and which Is Justly
aDpreciated and generously priced In the
North as well as IN the South.-New
York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
NIDwEEK PAYDAY AND SATURDAY
HALF HOLIDAY.

We are glad to sec the agitation again
begun for midweek payday for all
kinds OF employees. but especially for
those of our large manufacturers, ana
also for short work-hours on Saturday.
The benefits Of the midweek payday nave
been stated too often to require repeu-
fion. 1t only requires now very mod
crate inclination on the part Of employers
10 confer on their employees material
boon without cost to themselves. We
Believe the agitation Of this matter
should be kept NJ until the wish Of the
working people is met The request Is
reasonable. and the refusal must arise
from reconsideration.
As to the movement to close business
during the hot months on Saturdays at
2 O'Clock, there may be some who for
spec!aI reasons cannot do this. but that
Is the exception. Banks in New YORK
now close at Y on Saturdays or course
The clerks are kept somewhat later, nut
bv 2P NJ. such business down town IS
ended and all the workers gone.
II would be blessing of great meas
IRE 10 this town IT, 10y common consent
all the shops and factories would close at
. O'Clock on Saturdays.
We have had occasion to say before
that as a people we Americans have
fewer amusements and less relaxation
than any other civilized people on earth.
we work harder and keep Att longer.
To give these few hours on Saturday
evenings. with wages paid on some pre-
vious day I'm the week, would shed
glow Of contentment on many face now
clouded with labor and anxiety.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

Mrs. 4. T.. Henneberger. Of Harrison
burg. one of the ladies of the board OF
and International EXPOSITION at Atlanta,
mas written to Mrs. O'Ferrall that. ia
order 10 help swell the Virginia fund
for that exposition. she expects 10 give
at Harrisonburg an entertainment during
fhe coming state Firemens meeting in
that city Mrs. Henne berger has select
90 y.lsert well-knOwn comic opera.
1.-THE Pirates OF Penzancc.' which viii
h. given on July 18th and 18th. Mrs.
Hennoberger is an accomplished musician
herself. and will play the piano accom-
Dauiment on those occasions.
The best amateur talent have kindly
promised 10 render all assistance posi-
BE. and the opera Will no doubt be a
great success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
The lent Meetings.

Rev. Dr. Hiden. pastor of the Grove
Avenue Baptist church, has been con-
Quoting meetings during the week In
a large tent al the corner Of Thirty
second and Marshall streets. The meet
ings are in charge Of MIR. r.. T.. Cham
bers. the Baptist city missionary Tor
Richmond and Manchester, ana nave
been attended by large crowds.
DR.. Hden preached last night and Dr.
: pm of Venable-Street Baptist
church will conduct the services on sun
dav at As r. NJ. The choir Of the
BAPTIST Young Peoples Union OF Leigh
Street church. under the direction OF
Mr. James Harwood will assist in tho
singing at this service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
Mr.. Pluemacher's Side o. 1t.

To the Editor Of The Times:
Saskatchewan / am extremely sorry
ma, the litue encounter between Mr..
Fiegenheimer and myself has been
brought TO the attention Of the public
and especially by the interview ana cor
rections which Mr.. fegenhelmer has
seen NJ 10 publish. | sincerely hope that
you will allow me 10 say Few words 70
Justify my acts.
TO begin with. I think the cases are
very rare where anybody has been 20
much prosecuted and worried as | have
been since | was forced 10 make an as
slguraenf The main persecution origl-
mated from gossip and il is impossi-
be TO get the OriginatOrs Of the same.
EXCEPT By accident. Some OF my friends
had on more than one occasion given me
to understand that Mr.. Flegenheimer was
one who had figured very conspicuously
before the grand jury investigating the
charges brought by these unknown IN.
formants. and when. at the last trial
Of my. case. Mr.. Flegenhsimer pushed
himself forward TO identify my hand
writing (when he has never had an occa-
sIon to witness I'D. / must say II vexed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

We. the undersigned. retail and whole
sale plumbing. timing. and sas-ht,lhs
houses hereby agree 10 close our respec-
tive stores at o'clock. and T.. NJ. on
Saturdays and 10 pay our employees OH
on any other dav than Saturday. from
June 18th 10 September 18TH. we enter
into this agreement in order 20 give oyr
clerks a few hours each day in the week
during the hot season.
Retailers-L. ". Glazebr0ok, y. +. Co
fer. Shanks x Ruskell, VIM. ;. Barrett
West x Branch.
Wholesalers-G. & \. Barsamin, smith
Courtney Co. The John MCGOWAN Co.
Courtney Supply Co. Southern Railway
Supply Co.
Richmond Va. June -. 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

4 special from Clifton Forge. Va, SAYS:
An invitation has been extended TO the
international Committee Of the railroad
y. NJ. G.. A.. TO hold the eighth annual
international convention OF the
organization In this city IN
september next probably from
the nth 10 the 3)th IL Is certain the
invitation will be accepted. Three hum
bred and fifty delegates. from all parts
of the United States. Canada, and Next
co are expected 10 be in attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

In the City Circuit Court yesterday
the suit Of -. W Branch against the
Richmond Railway and Electric Company
Was tried. This is a suit for damage
the plaintiff claiming 10 have been in
iured by falling from the rear OF an
electric car. The jury were unable TO
agree on verdict. and an adjournment
was ordered until this morning.
A suit was Instituted IN this tribunal
Yesterday BY NJ r.. Page against G.. Mas
sey. J. II. Sisnaigo and John NJ King
damages. $780, less 81.
The suit OF John r. Anderson & Son
against \. O. Billings & co. was dis
missed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

The Very Rev. Father Willibald. who
has just returned from Minnesota, where
he accompanied the body of the late
Bishop Seidenbusch, was agreeably sur
prised 10 receive on his return beau
tifuI phaeton. which had been purchased
In his absence. through the instrument
ality OF his congregation.
Father Willibald expressed In feeling
terms his appreciation OF their kind re-
mfmhrance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
TIE GiOwrH AND WEALTH OF THE
UNITED SIAIf~

We have intended for several days to
make digest OF the very remarkable
article In the June number OF the North
American Review. by the English Sta
tistician Muihsil on the wealth and
growth OF the United States. but we find
the work so well done In Haroers Week
" that we adopt its article az our own
IL Is as follows:
Writing of this country more than a
century e1o, Talleyrand said that II was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
No Effect Cpon Wbi,ky.

The decision OF the Supreme Court OF
Illinois, In sustaining the decision OF the
lower court. and thereby holding the
whisky trust illegal. has caused little or
no comment In this city among the whole
sale whisky dealers. IL Is not thought
by the conservative dealers in this city
that the decision will have any effect
upon the price OF whisky.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

A French medical authority asserts that
death caused by fall from q great height
is absolutely painless. The mind acts
very rapidly for a time, then uncon-
seriousness ensues. This ought 10 con-
sole the free-s!lver boomers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

Misses and Chlldrel's Strap Slippers are
one Of our foremost leaders, in W hite. lan'
Patent Leather. and Dougola all win
n,s,tv buckles. making them nice looking
shoes. The shoe-buyIng people should
recognize tho fact that we are the cheanest
for the best and come to our store ana see
Economy aud comfort shake hands At our
store
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
SATURDAY, JUNE IS. 1895.
MrErISGs AND EVENTS THIS DATE

Manatoka Tribe. /. O. r. NJ. Odd-Fel-
lows Hall. 1.....- ,,e
Hall. ~,
Richmond Lodge. /. a. OF ". Eagle Han.
Enterprise Council. Jr. O. L. a. NJ, IT. -
Richmond Assembly. r. S. Of G. T., Cor
coran Hall. ,,-....
House. -,
Good VIII Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, odd
Fellows Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

young man in Iowa refused TO kiss
young lady. and she had him arrested for
insulting her. Served him right. Any
young man who would so grossly insult
a lady ought 10 be jailed for life on
bread and water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

1t was useless for Private-Secretary
rnurber 10 deny that President Cleve-
land went fishing on Sunday. The Presi-
dent is an old angler. and he knows
he penalty for Sabbath angling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

Poor old Russell Sage is once more in
Choates clutches. lie must prove that
clerks in his employ are not expected to
do duty as dynamite tenders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

The result OF the free-slver convention
in Memphis reminds MS Of the historical
feat Of a European sovereign who with
his army marched up the hill then march
ed down again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

The heavy rains in Kansas are said 10
have ruined the crops. but they put a
stop to Jerry simpsons lecture tour. and
the end justifes the means.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

a man in New Jersey mistook a lot
of criminals for lawyers. and the Court
made him abjectly apologize for it. What
was his defence? Every question has
two sides.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

The letter "r'' in the Chinese language
has ii5 ways of being pronounced. and
each pronunciation has different mean
ing. 1t must be the woman's NO"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

The latest charge IN New York Is
wholesale thefts OF indictments. Chicago
will have 10 try again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

The Democratic minority are notified
that President cleveland's proclamation
does not refer TO ilibuster.ng in the next
Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

The only argument advanced for free
silver at Memphis was that this is free
country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
What a Free snv.ri,e Thinks of The Time.

The Richmond (Virginia) Times is
among the great dailies of the South.
IL is able. intelligent Industrious and
honest. II Is thoroughly devoted 10 the
gold side Of the prevailing controversy.
N is easily IN the lead I'm the South, on
that side-Wcekly Tribune (Ala)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

There is grave suspicion that some
of those Cuban hlibusterers were Repub-
iican members of the last Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

The quality Of the speeches before the
Memphis conyenticE was at n ratio Of
about 10 bad ones 20 / good one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

Ex-senator John J. ingalls, is said 10
be in the hands OF his friends" and
not an avowed candidate for the United
States Senate. Has Mrs. Lease let him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
KAUFMAN ~
SPECIAL HAT SALE

For Friday and SATURDAY we ~ sna az,
vou n pick OF the entire seoen ace
Straw Shapes In chip, lbSea" q b
Fancy Straws, that sou
sf.Tb. and N.sS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

DID Izaak Walton ever go hshirg or
Sunday1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

Hand Made Shoes in all shades Of tan..sS 10
Gentlemen's Patent-Leather Shoes 1000 90
Good. Easy Working Shoes FOR Men. 30
Ladies Oxford Ties, soft ......'.''''. wv
A Good Tan Shoe for Boys. ..........' w
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
Sn.nial lfAring..--HOnSG Wrappers

TO-DAY we place on sale THREE iii,t E,e aSNi
npID WRAPPERS AT grealN ,Sese
,ri~cs including all sizes some oa sra
iivra,,,,ers are last seasons, o'ho's "'0
''i III Ppfc'FS named In many ihs e,' 80
c,, i'm half and will not pay -
si.s,al cost OF material They are al ~
- sold to-day and to-morfoN' ~
among the first 20 get your ii0N'
The prices are as ioioNs. 80 10
-5r Print Wrappers reduced 10 a.
eSc print Wrappers reduced 20 80. 90.
SSc. bingham Wrappers re9 ,,ced 20 esc
oSc bingham Wrappers reduced 10 -. W.
"a D, percale Wrappers reduc'u ~ 80,
q n Zephyr Bingham Wrappers
% se ''s French Percalc Wrappers renu'e'
20 so Ssl-i French Percaie Wrappers reuu'e'
70 Sa,-'' white Ground Striped saiteen
Wropners reduced TO N3. 60,
"a Lawn Wrappers reduced 20 49,
o. Lawn Wrappers reduced 10 ttrs,-
q N White Lacc-Striped Muslin wrap
pers reduced 90 loC. ,--,, xvrnnpers
e. n White Striped Nainsook N'"PP''
reduced TO 81 III. "a plue Wrap
nors reduced TO 8.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
nick SUITS, SEPARATE SKIRTS

This department mas pee''
OF ,. tle sobbv STYLES Of DUCK SlltS. az
2, aI ne 10 s2~- in white ana eo'o'e''
49, 49, been the attractive featnIe' ,.ioth
snPAR ,iddSa sH and ssssiin :" at reduced
price for this sale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
for 80 cents.

we ,ahIes In the ceatre OF the hst De-
ia'Sr This lot includes az w
ps ,anes oi this seasons make, anu "'' -
pesits.yp1, 'S.S3i,I0N in PRICE OF CHILL
,,oot.S,S TRIMMED SAILORS.
D1 ne soc. grade reduced 70 zos
The 81 Yeddo Child's Sailor &C.;
The English Milan at Sc' no, no" q 30 s0 and
81 Is sailor. now VIZ. -, -sIlaren's
"A ladies' Low Crown Imported -
So nrrs shows "a saving to you OF 'i'"'
70 sc. on each nat
WHITE DUCK HATS AND IA"
o'SHANTERS, @c. ..,..s an FLOW
Specla's Dil(l{ONS for this sale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
Knit Underwear.

Ladies' Real Iisle Vests. ccru or white,
crochet finish. cheap at s0c. lsc.
Ladies Richelieu Ribbed Vests, croTuel
neck and arms and tapped. good quah'y'
for 25c. ought 90 be @c each., h..
Ladies Swiss Ribbed Vests, VIII 20 ",
the AFTERNOON, FkCM -'"V ~
2.9 FOR THREE CENTS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15

Gentlemcn's Pure Linen T. and-Emproll-
cred initiated Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs at l6c. Tito.
Gentiemen's Pure Linen. finest quality
Hemstitched Handkerchieis,. IN az
white or c0lOrcd border, best Zoc good7'
for l2c.
stitched Handkerchiefs. fast coiors
and fun size. FROM 10 TO il
O'CLOCK IN THE MORNlN'f %.
Ladies' Al-Iinen ScollOped Embroldered
Handkerchiefs. rs 2-3, 10. ana Zoe quail
ties, an 90.
FROM $3.50 TO 1870.
ladies' Scolloped Embroidered lnlla
Linon Handkerchief, l5c quality Tor
~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
Ladies' Shirt Waists.

lust opened and on sale this morning
Ladies' Figured Lawn Waists, laun
sleeves. r regularc N.2 Waist. spe
DIAL today. SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-15
Hosiery.

Ladies' I1ef-TIaOk anu ItU0'V0 II'''''
two dozen in all Sc pair. ,,.,,.
Ladies' Black Lisle-Thread, m "ia, n
stitch or plain. high. spilled heeis'
cost to import 37isc pair, for 29c.
al dozen Ladies' Fast-Black Full ,. hese
lar Hose. all sizes, IL THE AZ u. i TX ~ :
NOON. ! TO 8 O'CLOCK, EbhN IN
Ladies BLACK Hermsdorf Dye. also rus
set and mode shades, guaranteed last
colors. high. spllced heels, lsc pair;
ladies' Fancy DrOp-Sutch Black bi"-
liant Isle. worth SOC par. for &c,
30 dozen Children's Fast-biaacoh az e'' :
REGULAR Hose. FROM SD ~ d
O'CLOCK. SIX GENTS fA,lS,.
WOULD BE REASONABLE fOi'
EIErEI-N GENTS.