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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14
STEADILY Drifting 10 DisAsrEE.

Secretary Morton has received letter
from w. j. Buchanan. United States Min
lister to Paraguay. from which he has
made public the following extract.
1t would pay as an investment TO have
Congress transported for a short time
10 outside countries, and by observation
get the idea well located In their heads
that something IS wrong in our cur
rcncy scheme. from the standpoint OF
bankers Of other countries. ] wrote ana
cabled the Department on the 5ih or last
month Of an incident here which should, l
think, he instructive. The largest bank
Ina South America the branch here having
$1,000 900 (papeD deposits. refused 10 buy
an exchange on the United states, the
reason being, as / believe, ana as the
sub-manager said, our silver heresles.
The humiliation OF an American who Us
refused BY London banking concern
here the courtesies extended 10 British
merchants need. not be commented on
Every draft that is drawn on the states
that IS negotiated here must specify 'gold
dollars" Here the banks VIII not accept
silver on deposit in sums exceeding 20
cents
The study Of money, as one sees II out
side our country. * intensely Interesting.
and / am ready TO state that my beief
Is that II We ever expect 10 nave any liaue
outside our country that rs worth
talking about. we must have cur
rencv which is current IN every country
at par and one which Oil enable an
American merchant to carry letter OF
credit on the states" and have 1t non
orcd i'm any city Of the world Anything
else is simply putting off the question:
This mark Is current throughout the
world This dollar is not, and as Amer
leans we should. II seems 10 me. make
the latter symbol current on any bank
counter in the world.
| agree with YOU on the probable sta
tus of the parties I'm lSg6-but which II
| read the signs rightly, the Republican
Congress coming INTO power will be
silver one. What better opportunity
could our party want than that 10 take
the honest side of the question, and stand
for worldwide accredited American
dollar?
This ought 10 show every one what
suicide IT would be for the United States
10 attempt to carry free coinage of sill
yer alone. no one who is capable Of
thinking can believe that free coinage by
this Government alone would raise the
silver dollar TO the value of the gold
dollar. Silver has been steadily decln-
ing in value for number Of years yet
the output Of the mines, owing to Inn
| proved methods of extracting the silver,
has been steadily greater year by year.
What would that output be If the market
was thrown open, for the Government TO
give a full dollar for the silver In silver
dollar in any quantity brought? None
but the best mines are now worked, and
yet the annual yield is enormous, and
| always growing. These same mines
would be worked still the more laborlols
| ly. ana all the less good ones would also
be worked and the world would simply
be flooded with silver. We should be
absolutely hoyeotted 10y the whole com
mercial world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14
rHr JAmE,rouN A>NIvEssA Y.

The celebration yesterday Of the ami
vorsary OF the settlement Of jamestown,
carried out under the inspiration Of that
great event and under the auspices OF
venerable William and Mary College and
OF the patriotic and enthusiastic Associa-
ton for the Preservation of Virginia An
tiQuities. was accomplished in a manner
worthy of the occasion and encouraging
10 those who cherish all that pertains
TO the glorious history of our beloved
mother
For nearly forty years all recognition
Of the birthday Of Virginia has been
neglected. but within that time new ana
perhaps stronger reasons for honoring
ler foundation have been developed, and
the reverence due her viii be rendered
with increased earnestness and devotion.
The fact that the great rival settlement
at or near Plymouth cannot Tx with
certainty on any day as the one on which
the Pilgrims landed may not be material
but st Is gratifying to know that as Ger
tainly as the Declaration Of Independence
was made on the a,h OF July, i77s. SO GER
tainly did the founders Of Virginia make
their formal debarkation in possession Of
this country ON the 18th OF May. 1901
If there is any dignity or merit in a
date. this ay-Nirgnia-day- should be
held In everlasting and sacred remem-
brdncc.
The celebration yesterday Is. we hope.
but the first Of a new and unbroken sue
cessiOn OF approx riate and proud recog-
milton of the first OF all the anniversaries
which belong TO Virginia, and therefore
to the whole United States, This honor
Is our bir,hright. We should neither neg.
lect Il nor permit Il to be supplanted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

the iaw-making power gave them autnori-
~ 10 force the cheap dollars on those
with whom they traded.
Now the perfectly authentic statistics
on the subject show that ~ per cent. OF
the transactions OF this country are ex-
changes OF credits instead OF sales for
money. Since business. then. consists OF
exchanges of commodities through the
forms Of sales what Is wanted Is not
more morey. but facilities for making
exchanges We want all possible I'M
provements IN transportation and quick
transmission OF intelligence These are
the real money Of country. since they
are the machinery by which commodi-
ties are exchanged. As people lack u
civilization and in the modern methods
OF transportation they want morey. But
as the methods Of transportation improve
tho needs for money are superseded.
There Is a qualification which must be
grated upon the broad principle as We
have stated 1t.
The national bank act has confined the
lneffifndbit bpottS CT Hdithftih " ~ ~N'''
mercial centres. and 10 those who have
Government bonds. and has thereby left
great areas Of the territory without bank
ing facilities whereby exchanges can ne
effected. These rural districts are badly
cramped. therefore. in ability TO make
exchanges But deprecated standard OF
value would not In any way tend 70
bring them relief as viii appear when
We get further into our subject. What
they want is a repeal OF that provision
Of the national bank act that destroys
their local State banks. When they set
these again they viii have all the faciii-
ties for swapping credits that the com
mercial centres now have.
We will close this branch Of the sub
ject with the remark that Great Britain,
doing vastly more business in proportion
to her population. and needing far more
money for her internal and worldwide
commerce than we need, has less than
seven hundred millions Of dollars Of all
kinds Of money-coin and paper-while
we have more than sixteen hundred mill
lions.
We shall tomorrow discuss the nature
Of money ana the uses that we have for
it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

Prom sed Her Tsthrr N''or to Appear d"
Iuhlic Performance.

omised Her Tsth+r Ns,c- to Appear III
Iuhlic Performance.
The New York World OF yeslel'''
says. ,....t. pevie the
1snrhter of the President Oh lue No,.
setor,rv had been invited TO poIlc.p"' y.
In tha tableaux vivants 20 Dee bi1 ',.. O.
a.. l-fffh-Tvenuc Theatre next neta
5ov afternoon Tor the benefit OF me Nm Nm
derearten and potted Plant Asso'la''.''
las he'd 10 the publication Of the state
.,.ot that Miss Davis would nr one ol
,no young women prominent in soo'''s
who are to appear ,ues
mis- unfortunately. IS NOT true. Mis
p.eis has the highest regard ana ,"'
uarmest sympathy for the charity ""i'u
10 to benefit by the performance. 'l't "
an terms of the most cordial iilei's'.'
,,ith Miss Julia Grant Mrs. S'l.o, any, .
otnrrs who are actively interested ln l one
,,,.,..rnent. but she bias had to decline an
'nvitafions 90 participate actively DOB sue ID
anairs because of a promise ln"' S''.
made 10 her father shortly priVie "'s
irarh that she would never appear in
tahleAuN in public
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14
TUESDAY. MAY u, 1895.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS THIS DATE

MEETINGS AND EVENTS THIS DALI
s., Johns Lodge. Masons, Masonic Tenn
pie. 60, III
F'tzhugh Lodge. 1. o. o. r., Eagle Hal
Friendship Lodge. +. o. @ F. Odd-f e'-
lows Hall
jamestown Tribe. 7. o. r. NJ, Odd-fei-
lows Han. ,.,..,
Continual Lodge, X. OF H. DIu'us
capitol Lotto x. Of H., Erett's Hall
Hope Council j.. o. L. A. NJ IT. ~ L.
A. NJ Han.
Liberty council. Jr. o. U. a. NJ. Gers
ley's Hail.
Manchester Council, r.. A.. owens Han.
Eliza Council. r. A.. Laube's Han.
Richmond Council. Home Circle Cen
tral Han. ..,,...-.
Virginia Council Chosen Friends Ellet's
Hall.
Capital city Lodge. l. o. 0. r., Gate
woods Han.
Trinity Lodge I. o. q. r., Central Hall
Wesi-End Lodge !. 9. g. T., Clay-StFeet
Baptist church.
Central beneficial and Social Society, Lee
Camp Hall
Comuanv ID. First Regiment, ArmOry.
Company r. First Regiment Armory'
Richmond Light Infantry Blues, Blues
new armory.
Richmond HOwitZcrs. Howitzers Arlnory
Jefferson Council, Jr. o. l. A. NJ, j.
O. L. g. NJ. Han.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

Benjamin Harrison Mckee is riding a
bicycle lie Is the Baby Mckee who
became so prominent during the admin
istration Of President Benjamin Harrison.
his grandfather. The little fellow takes
TO his wheel like a little duck 20 water.
and Is rapidly becoming an accomplished
member OF the bicycle school. His moth
err. Mrs. James Robert Mckee. Is learn
ing TO ride at the same school. Mrs. Di-
mock. niece OF ex-President Harrison s
wife is also taking lessons at the same
school. Baby Mckee" Is usually the
centre Of attraction at the school when
he is taking his lessons. Among the new
er pupils al the school Is Miss Ruth Me-
Kee. sister of Baby Mckee. "-lniianap-
oils News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14
b. any pretensions for other states OF
places. however respectable In them
Richmond. Va. May iS. 1896.


To the Editor OF The Times:
Sir. think you give away your whoi
case by the publication OF the letter or inc
Secretary OF the Treasury declaring that
silver certificates are not redeemable ~
gold. IL will not be denied that these
certificates are worth as much IN the
markets OF the world as those promising
TO pay gold, but II you ana those VINO
agree with you are correct IN your esu-
mates OF value. they ought 10 be worm
only fifty cents, or some thing Ike that.
Don't you think you viii have 70 stop
talking about a ffiy-cent silver doila
now. after publishing the letter referred
10? Respectfully yours.
In answer to the above, we say 10 our
correspondent that the silver dollar is
gcpt up TO the value OF the gold dollar
by the Government receiving II as
gold dollar in all payments to it, and
treating it In all transactions az a gold
dollar. II will undoubtedly remain at
that value so long as there are no more
silver dollars than the Government IS
abe 10 receive when offered to II. But
when the silver dollars have become
receive all that are offered 10 IL, I'm pay
ment OF its revenues. then they will have
TO stand upon their own merits, and they
will at once fall 20 their bullion value Of
fifty cents. with the mines producing
an ever-increasing output Of silver. In
spite Of an ever-falling market price. free
coinage would very soon create 50 many
silver dollars that the Government could
not possibly take in all that were offer
ed. It's whole revenue would soon be
paid In them, and there would still be
large surplus over Silver dollars would
fall then 10 their bullion value. and all
gold would disappear. This correspond
ent is the gentleman 10 whom we referred
on Sunday as claiming that the Admin
istration paid gold for silver certificates.
lie desires as 10 say that we misunder-
stood him in saying that he thought the
President ought to be impeached for IL.
lie says he did not say that. We so
understood him. but. Of course. publish
his disclaimer with pleasure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14


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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

End Methodist church at $50 o'clock Kew
j. ". sun will oficiate.
Tho Christian Endeavor Society OF tns
Presbyterian church met last night a.
SO I'm the lecture-room. The meetings
have been changed from Sunday to Mon
day.
The old Dominion Cotton Mills were to
have been sold yesterday, but were taken
IN on j reserve bid OF $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

To rid the plants of the striped bug.
with which an are familiar who have cn-
gagged in growing melons. use one part or
alr-slakci lime. mixed with TWO parts OF
plaster and apply with q common paris
green sitter. Lime alone Is TOO strong
where ihc plants have been injured by
The bugs Another insect which is more
10 boz dreaded than the striped bug is the
small green louise which lnfests Tie plants
in "a more advanced STAGE OF their growth
often remaining on them until the vines
have nearly or quite attained lIli growth
They always appear az FIRST on the under
pare OF the leaves, nearest 10 the stem OF
the plant, and show their presence by
causing the leaf 20 curl up Is anyone
has fought this pest successfully the rest
will be glad 10 know about b..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

The young wife Of the editor Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer was given break
fast by some new women friends just
previous to her wedding. The toast of
the "bride-elect" was drunk In ginger
ale; "our husbands was drunk. stand
ing. in cold wafer; my other half' was
drunk in buttermilk; while the toast Of
Cupid" was taken standing. In glasses
Of sarsaparilla. This is the first bach
elor maids breakfast or dinner that has
been reported IN fun. and If the new
woman can stand such a combination
she VIII do.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

John L. sulllvan's goods and chat
tells" which were seized by the sheriff at
Jackson. Fla. have been sold for So.
II John could get hold Of that sheriff for
a few moments. the ex-champion would
have "the price
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

American heiresses who are consumed
with mad desire TO marry European no.
tlemcn are respectfully Informed that
there is one now in California. lie is
Lord sholto Douglass, son OF the Marquis
Of Queensberry, and brother Of Lord Al
fred Douglass, OF Infamous repute. He
Is for sale. and may be obtained at bar
gain rates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

A cynic in Charleston ). c., died sud
denly, and In his memorandum-book was
found written: Il am encountered with
many debts. and a wife" The addition
Of the last three words Is tautology Of
the worst sort
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

Roebuck said that the sweetest part
OF his life was his early childhood
Heaven is al the feet OF a mother"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

You must not say Irish potato any
longer II you wish to he right up. II IS
now the "Pinigree potato, in honor Of
Detroit's Mayor, who introduced In this
country the vacant-lot potato-paich
scheme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

Mohammed revered his mother and
inculcated similar reverence In his fsach-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

\ New Jersey man has invented a
suspender button that won't pull on. This
is very fortunate in view Of the new
woman movement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

Californians are working wonders with
hypnousm. out there they hypnotic
tramps and after the job Of work is done
they make them think they are not
hungry, thus getting the labor for Moth
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

1t IS announced that there is no change
in the Nicaragua situation. When that
fortnight expires there will be very little
change in the Nicaraguan treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

II is said that the Presidents summer
home is surrounded by detectives. They
are no doubt supplied with photographs OF
Senator Stewart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

Mrs Cll0 Hinton Huneker. who is
to receive 800 00 for her Fremont
statue, which she was commissioned 90
execute by the Associated Pioneers" ~
California. rs said t0 be- 0ny tWeuiy-f0ur
years Old She Is pupil Of ST. Gaud-ns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

a New York man called a Galveston
man a liar. and the doctors say lie will
be able 10 20 back home IN about three
months. II he is prudent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

Recorder Con, of srab-bill fame, has
been given a free pass over all the rail
roads Of Japan. Can il be that Goff has
his eye on that Chinese indemnity?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

since the recent attack on his Nfe
Premier Chisp wears under his shirt.
says the CaTarO. GenOese journal. a
light bat solid coat OF mail Of steel. OF
double thickness. over his heart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

II you are shverng and sneezing don't
Kick anybody but yourself. for you ought
not to have taken on your fannels so
soon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

New York's cat show should be fol-
lowed by an exhibition Of bootjacks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

she was told 10 "cut that copy" and
she replied, Il left my shears at home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

The patience of the American public is
not everlasting. II is IN order for the
A. p. A. TO drop that last letter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

As this year had no spring We should
have a pretty fall in lieu thereof.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

Don Dickinson will not play in Gresh
ans yard any more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

ing. in cold wafer; my other half was
drunk in buttermilk; while the toast Of
Cupid" was taken standing, In glasses
of sarsaparilla. This is the first bach
elor maids breakfast or dinner that has
been reported IN full. and If the new
woman can stand such a combination
she will do.
American heiresses who are consumed
with d mad desire 10 marry European no.
hlemcn are respectfully informed that
there is one now in California. lie is
Lord sholto Douglass. son OF the Marquis
Of Queensberry, and brother Of Lord Al
fred Douglass, OF Infamous repute. lie
Is for sale. and may be obtained at bar
gain rates.
John L. sulllvan's goods and chat
tells" which were seized by the sheriff at
Jackson. Fla. have been sold for So.
II John could get hold Of that sheriff for
a few moments. the ex-champion would
have "the price
A cynic in Charleston. ). G.. died sud
denly, and In his memorandum-book was
found written: Il am encountered with
many debts. and a Wife" The addition
Of the last three words Is tautology Of
the worst sort.
You must not say Irish potato any
longer, II you wish to he right up. II IS
now the "Pinigree potato" in honor Of
Detroits Mayor, who introduced In this
country the vacant-lot potato-patch
scheme.
Californians are working wonders with
hypnousm. out there they hypnotic
tramps and after the job of work is done
they make them think they are not
hungry, thus getting the labor for Moth
ing.
Recorder con- of grab-bill fame, has
been given free pass over all the rail
roads Of Japan. Can it be that Goff has
his eye on that Chinese indemnity?
The report that a Philadelphia man be-
came bereft OF his reason while trying to
work puzzle is both sad and surprising.
lie ought to have had the patience.
It Is announced that there is no change
in the Nicaragua situation When that
fortnight expires there will be very little
change in the Nicaraguan treasury.
A New York man called a Galveston
man a liar and the doctors say lie will
be able 10 20 back home in about three
months. if he is prudent
\ New Jersey man has invented a
suspender button that won't pull on This
is very fortunate in view Of the new
woman movement
II is said that the Presidents summer
home is surrounded by detectives. They
are no doubt supplied with photographs Or
Senator Stewart.
If YOU are shivering and sneezing don't
Kick anybody but yourself. for you ought
not to have taken on your rannels so
soon.
The patience Of the American public is
not everlasting. II is IN order for the
A. p. a. TO drop that last letter.
she was told 10 'cut that copy and
she replied, Il left my shears at home
New Yorks cat show should be fol-
lowed by an exhibition Of bootjacks.
AS this year had no spring We should
have a pretty fall in lieu thereof.
Don Dickinson will not play in Gresh-
ans yard any more.
A man in Cincinnati has been divorced
seven times. Next
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BABY Mckee aud His Wheel.
Benjamin Harrison Mckee IS riding a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14

man in Cincinnati has been divorced
seven times. Next