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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
THE METHOD OF ENFORCING THE
INCOME Tx

There seems TO be considerable ccrfu-
sion and misunderstanding respecting the
law that is to govern in collecting the
income tax since the decision of the
Supreme Court. The case is perfectly
cin.ple, and though there will probably
be great confusion in different judicial
districts and contradictory endorsements
of the law, there need re no difficulty
whatever in Understanding the general
theory that Is to govern.
The law is to be enforced. so far as
the courts are concerned, in the United
States and not Ia the State courts.
There are nine judicial circuits in the
United States. When an act of Con-
gross Is passed, 1t is fer the judges of
each of these circuits to determine
whether the act is or Is not constitutional,
We continually see cases in. which the
judges of one circuit decide a question
one way and the judges of the adjoining
circuit decide the same question in exact
~ the opposite way. This is one of the
most familiar things that the lawyer sees
occur.
Accordingly the Circuit Court in one
be unconstitutional and the Circuit Court
in another circuit may hold it constitn-
tlonal. The decision in one circuit is not
binding upon another circuit.
The Supreme Court, however, decided
that the tax on rents is void and that
4
county ana municipal bonds is void.
| This is binding en- ell the circuit courts.
| so that all of them will have TO COM
mence the consideration of whatever
questions are brought before them with
this as a concession-to-wt That the
parts of the act imposing taxes on rents
and on State. county and municipal bonds
is void. Every other question that can
be raised upon the law is open, and
each Circuit Court must decide every
other question that is raised, as it is
raised. and as that court thinks the
Constitution requires II TO decide.
We may, therefore, have a great
contrariety of opinions being enforced
as the law in different parts of the
Union. We may have the law treated as
dead letter in one circuit and rigidly
enforced in another. The law has pro-
vided no way in which this anomalous
state of affairs can be decided while the
ninth seat in the Supreme Court is va
cant. There is a process outside of the
law, however. by which practical result
could be reached. There is a court of
appeals for each circuit and the decision
of the court of appeals for any cir
cult is binding on all of the judges in
that circuit. The judges OF the different
courts of appeals might meet together
and resolve upon a uniform rule that
they would adopt for each court of ap-
peals and that rule might then be en-
tered as the judgment of each court of
appeals, to remain as such until there
was decision of the questions by the
Supreme Court of the United States
This would be proceeding not pr ,vided
for by law, but 1t is one which would
secure practical result and uniformity
IN the enforcement of the law all over
the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

and not seek, by the abuss, OF the ,as ,,ns
mower. to apply the principles OF so-caiIeu
Socialism, which tend TO the ofsin,cs'a
ton OF society and are foreign 10 ."e
sensible. practical. and just spirit Vi '"'
American people?'
That Is wise and patriotic TAX anu
we pray that our brethren OF the pe"o-
cratic party will take II. to heart VIC
rebelled against monarchical government
because It imposed a rule upon us by
which no man knew what his rights
were. and some men prospered through
favor, whilst others languished because
they were not liked. We rebelled that
we might set up a free mans govern
ment on this continent in which all men
should be ruled by law. and that law
was to be so framed that it would bear
in exactly the same way upon sii.
Whilst we adhered to that principle we
prospered as no people ever prospered be-
for But the Democratic party has now
begun to hearken TO counsellors who
say to 1t give UP the good old Democratic
rule OF equity and justice. and go for
the spoils Of those who have been lucky
fin life. The income-tax law was the
product of this inspiration. and II was
a total negative OF every democratic prin-
ciple. Let us turn our backs upon all
such ideas, and adhere to the old Demo
cratic faith of equality ana justice to alt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
WE SHOULD PRACTICE WHAT WE
PREACH.

Before the last session Of Congress adj
joorned 1t passed the following resolution:
THAT the Presidents suggestion. made
In his last annual message To this body,
namely. that Great Britain and Nenezue-
la refer their dispute as to boundary
limit In Guiana to friendly arbitration,
be most earnestly recommended 10 ire
favorable cor sideration of both the par
ties in interest
piecily after passing this resolution IT
refused to make an appropriation of si25,-
900 to Pay the damages TO Canadian seal
ers that the Paris Arbitration Commits
sion had awarded that this government
must pay. That is. the commission had
awarded that this Government must pay
the damages which those sealers had suf-
fered, ard our Secretary of State and the
British Minister had agreed that this
Government would pay that sum ana that
the British Government would accept it.
The Herald of Peace, 4 Journal pub
lshed in the interest of universal peace,
thinks the cause of arbitration. as a
means of settling international disputes,
was not at all promoted by the refusal
of Congress TO make this appropriation.
II does not think land We agree with ~
that the United states stands in a very
favorable light as an advocate of arbitra-
ton when neglecting in this way TO per-
form the warad o. an arbitration commits
sion. Great Britain promptly paid the
award Of tie Alabama Arbitration Com
mission. though it was over 100000, and
our own course does not compare very
favOrably with that.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

ru,sorv metre system was introduced. he
thougb, revenues OF the water depart
ment would decrease about 20 per cent.
MIR. caskie called attention to the fact
that the introduction of water metres. by
their wear and tear. would prove In the
long run just as expensive as the laying
of additional water mains. and the con-
struction OF additional pumping appara-
tus He thought the members OF the
committees were not sufficiently posted
at this time to take definite action IN
either direction. lie. therefore, suggest
ed that Colonel Cutshaw, together Win
Major r. Il. d. Myers. and Messrs. heu-
ben Sherriffs and Allen Talbot ihVesu
gate the whole subject thoroughiy' auu
make such recommendations as they ueY S,n
TO be In the interest OF the CITY. re
also suggested that an appropriation OF
perhaps $500 be made 10 defray the e~-
uenses caused by such an Investigators
AIR Rovkin mir. Briggs In the chalrl
spoke against any materiai OeiaS' anu
urged prompt action. -, 49,. 90
Mr.. Boiling heartily endorsed the sc,
lection of such commission as suBseS'su
by Mr.. Caskie. .,.,.,. .. nos
sshle to issue bonds to the amount OF
ego 600 at this time. but 1t ought 10 De
nosstbie. by the selling OF city propery'
ia accumulate a found of perhaps siov,uvV'
and IL this was done, IT would very IKE
ly be possible 10 secure the addiuonai
amount needed by the issuing OF Donas.
MIR. Caskie then submitted the ioiio"-
ing resolution, as a substitute Tor MS ior-
mer suggestion: u,-.
Resolved. That a committee, consist
ing of the Superintendent OF water
Works, the City Engineer. Major T.. l.
ID. Myers, II. ii. Temple. Allen Iaipo.',
and Reuben Sherr.ffs, be requested 10
examine and report on the follow'ng
First-If the present pumping capacity
Is sufficient to supply the city with water
and II not then TO report what is neces-
sarv TO be done. so as to get sufiicient
supply, and an approximate cost OF the
same. Al,
Second-To inquire into the respective
merits of the water metre system IN
Mace of increased pumping capacity ana
additional water mains.
After some little discussion, the resolu-
ton was adopted. and the joint com
m.ttees adjourned.
The Water Committee then convened
and. on motion OF Mr.. Briggs, resoiu-
tion was adopted, appropriating the sum
of 500 or so much thereof as may De
necessary. from the expense account 10
defray the expenses OF this commission
and asking the Council TO reimburse the
committee.
The committee then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
DIFFERENT ITEMS or INTEREST
GATHERED 0vER THERE.
Death of Mr.. Charles NJ. brown-fanerf'
of {. Little Chiid-sone Court Meters.
Mr. s. ell ipEs Receives His Diploma
MAScHKsrER BuREAU RIcaMosp li ~ .cx

No. 1871 Hull STREET. BEArIiE DLooh'
Mr.. Charles NJ. Brown died at q"
o'clock Yesterday evening. at his rest
dence on Cambridge street OF consump-
ton. after a long and painful sickness
in the twenty-eighth year OF mis- age
Some time ago he conducted a grocery
business at the corner Of Fourteenth ana
Hull streets, but was compelled 10 give
IL up on account Of his ill-heaIth. MI.
Brown was an extremely popular young
man. and had a host Of friends. He
leaves a family. His funeral VIII take
place tomorrow morning.
The funeral of the infant child OF MI
and Mrs. Robert II. Godscy took place
yesterday evening at o'clock from tne
residence Of its parents, and the remains
were buried In Maury cemetery.
Chesterfield County Court ADJOURNED
Wednesday night for the term, after the
transaction Of much business The cases
disposed of Wednesday we're as foilows.
Charles Clay was tried on the cnarbe
of keeping disorderly BARRON near
Midlothian. He was acquitted MT. trnest
n. Wells OF Manchester, represented
him.
William Bass (colored). charged with
stealing chickens from parties In Swans
boro. was fined s. and given three
months in jail
The April term OF the Hastings Court
will begin next Monday. The following
petit jury has been drawn: W. a. Gibbs,
John W. Caudle. William y. Kidd. A. II.
Perry. James ". Caudle. George Q. Ely,
j. w. Childress. W. w. Tatrm, y. j.
Daffron, j. X. Pefdue Jr.. A. c. Harding
and c. S. Wells. This jury is summoned
for Tuesday. April 18th.
Mr. ". r.. Snellinss, Jr., has passed
examination In the junior class OF phar-
macy of the University College Of Med
iclne and received his diploma last night.
He has number Of friends i'm this city
who extend to him their congratulations
on his progress and wish him success in
his further studies.
The appointment OF Mr.. Albert 4. Avis
as special constable for Swansboro seems
to give general satisfaction TO the people
there. and IT is hoped that he and his
able assistant Mr.. John a. Jones, will
keep down the chicken thieves in that
locality.
In the Mayors Court there were two
ordinance violation cases disposed OF
yesterday morning.
Mr. Wister Arnold remains quite Ill
at his fathers residence. on Seventh
street
The Clopton-Street church choir. under
the direction OF Mr.. William J. Morris
sett, have been rehearsing some fine Eas-
ter music. TO be rendered at both services
next Sunday Rev. w. r. Haight will
preach a special sermon on that day.
Mr. Walter l.. Williams has returned
10 his home In Blackstone.
The Weekly News, edited by Mr.. Rob-
ert S. Rives. made its appearance this
week.
Mr. Chastine higgins, who has kept an
oyster house on Hull street the past
winter. left yesterday for Cincinnati tc
engage In business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

t.v ar ,xo hack we quoted the fol-
lowing from the comments OF the farl"-
v,,,e Herald on the exposure made oy Inc
Times OF the way In when "hi'e ="
sold their votes In the recent hen'''o
county primary. election II said;
..p,,rcbasable votes make up the bal
a,ce ~ mower In most voting commune
tea so all this talk OF party mum
noliticai reform. survival OF tnc nt'ce.
etc. is nothing but nonsense Mon,s. 80" ~
~, ,antrole clecfians, and 10 make the
financial columns complete the price Oh
votes must be recorded along Win tha'
of cotton. oil, corn etc.
According to this paper, bribery IN eiec-
,,ons has become 30 much a part OF them
that we are TO sit down and compiacenuy
view II as one OF the ordinary incioeh'S
OF politics that there is no sort OF ocoa0
sion 10 express any surprise al. ana el-
forts 10 correct which would be entirely
thrown away. Indeed. we are not sure
from the above extract that the Heraid
does not think such bribery good thing
In itself.
II our politics have degenerated untii
this Is the view Of the people OF Viz
ginia in the mass. then we have really
become degraded people, and all the
ancient elements of Virginia character
have departed from her citizens. we
must 10 on descending in the scale I'M
III we reach its lowest depth If the ma
jority of the Virginia people think IN
this way.
The suffrage is the highest privilege
and the most solemn duty OF the citizen.
II IL the method by which he declares
bis preference for the laws that are TO
rule him and the individuals that are
10 enforce those laws. The citizen who
is indifferent concerning the laws by
which he 10 TO he ruled had just as well
be a slave as freeman. The citizen
who sees no difference between a bribe-
giver and an honest man to enforce the
laws over him is so lost to every honor
able motive and TO the elementary moral
principles that make the difference be-
tween felon and a seIf-respecting man,
that Il is of no consequence whether
he lives in a state of rational liberty or
In one of subje ction to a Chirese tyrsnt.
We do not believe that ignoblc senti-
ments like these have found any lodg-
ment in the minds of Virginia's people.
There is a considerable part OF her terri
tory where the people have had the spec
tscle of dishonest politics held before
their eyes until many have become cor
rupted by Il. But much the greater part
of her territory is still inhabited by peo-
pie who appreciate their vote as the pal
ladium Of their rights and liberties, and
these people turn with horror and scorn
from the exposure we made of the Hen
rico bribery. We believe 1t is only neces-
sary to make the people Of Virginia under
stand the rottenness which has crept
into their politics for them TO correct it.
The Times will continue TO inform them
in the future as 1t has done in the past.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

In the City Circuit Court before Judge
Wexford and jury the case of W. A
W mite & Company agains, +. Sitterding
was completed and a judgment was rem
dcred for the plaintiff for Sl2i.)O
The case OF G. J. Snider against f. I.
Jones was continued for the defendant.
on petition of T. u. Hiddon, who
claims that certain sorrel mare mad
been taken in execution under an in
demnity bond for SS6.24 i'm the suit or
William NJ. Parrish on a judgment IN the
Police Court; II was ordered that VIII
liam NJ. Parrish appear en- Friday Aprl
i9th 10 show cause. II possible why
the mare should not be adjudged TO be
the property of said T. G.. Haddon.
The following suits were Instituted In
this tribunal yesterday:
The Jellico and Beattyville Coal and
Feed Company against NJ. l.. Ford, for
$50 damages.
Kloff. Downs & Company against NJ.
l.. Ford, damages $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
Law an EnnitY Court

In the Law and Equity Court before
Judge Minor and a jury the hearing Of
the evidence was continued In the case
OF the George Campbell Company against
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany The suit seeks to recover slo.OO
for damages caused by the burning down
of the sumac factory of the plaintiit
i'm Goochland county, brought about, as
is alleged by sparks from an engine own
ed by the defendant. Ii will take at
least one or two more days before the
trial will be completed.
The following suits were Instituted in
this tribunal yesterday.
J. Z. Balls against b. F. Smith, dam
ages $780,
Davenport & Norris against Thomas
n. Render. debt, $i2b.25.
Charles +. Taylor against w 5. Brad
ley & Company damages s6o.6S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
FRIDAY APRIL. IL. 1895.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS THIS DATE

move Lodge. Masons, Masonic Iel'p piau
Ramon Lodge, X. OF i" CorSorssir, ,aiious,
ffnliv Lodge, l. o. o. r., ooo-r '''O'
Hall. n cersley's
onachisto Tribe. !. o. r. NJ Oe'''0'
Hall. ~ Ir O. II. A.
NJ. Hall -, f.o,,ral Hall.
Fraternity Lodge. X. OF H. Cen'rs. n'"''
.,,,,,,sl Lodge. X. OF H., Drulds nan
Dais T.odge. X. Of H., Owens HAN TT
on Dominion Council, A. L. OF H.
.n pTn1q' Lodge ssal' Golden Chain, Schiller
pio chm Lodge. Golden Chain Central
Hall 800 rvorLers
Eagle Hall. =. IT, n
rescue Council. Jr. o. U. A. M 'r' ~
Il. A. NJ. Hall. =, NJ
New south Council. Jr. 0. u. "A. NJ
Eighth and Hull streets
Trinity Temple, ]. o. G. T., Cen,rai ~ ~
sidney Lodge. I. O. G. T., Belvidere haii;
East-End Lodge. l. o. c. t. Sprihsiie'o
Hall. -
Company "a" First Regiment. Armory'
n 70. Lee Camp, c. ", Lee Camp nan.
rr,endship Lodge, X. of p. Toneys Han.
Virginia Lodge. Shield of Honor Smith
Hall. 80
Aurora Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, Gate
woods Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
SOME GOOD ADVICE DEMOCRATS.

The New York Times makes these
trenehant and pertinent remarks upon
the decision OF the Supreme Court:
And now. when the income-tax law
has been condemned as 10 the most i'm
portant Of its provisions, and the least
important. by what is purely an accident
of litigation in lower courts. are left TO
work the most glazing injustice. we should
Ike, in all soberness and kindness, to
ask those Democrats who forced IL OIL
their party what they think Of their
work? Do they not now zee that II
would have been much better Ia the past,
and will be much better In the future,
10 try TO manage this republic on the
wsil-sstablished and time-hororsd lines,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
4 hartar Grantad.

judge Wexford. in the City Circ,it
Court, yesterday granted a charter TO the
Whittle and Sydnor Company. The con-
Germ Is organized for TIE purpose OF car
rying on business in wholesale groceries.
wood and willow wares. and of manufac-
turing grocers' supplies. The incorpora-
tors are James w. Allison, T.. H. Addi-
son. L. A. Saunders. S. w. Trayers. John
G. Freeman, f NJ. Whittle. Jr.. ard w.
l.. Sydnor.
The capital stock. all of which was
promptly taken. is not less than x00oo
nor more than $4,000.
The officers for the ensuing year are:
+. M. Whittie. Jr.. president; z. b. Adj
olson. vice president; W. L. Sydnor. man.
ager. The above. with Warner Moore
ana John c. freeman, are the directorA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

A Commission If Prominent Engineers t.
Lrok Into the Oue.t ton.

Lr0k into the puettioH.
A joint session of the Committees on
Finance and Water was held I'm room
No. 8 OF the City Hall last evening, for
the purpose or considering a resolution
as TO what ought to be done to increase
the water supply in this city.
The following members were present.:
Messrs. Briggs. Brock. Bahen. Lawder.
Tanner. Mountcastle, Trower and Boy
kin. OF the Committee on Water, and
Messrs. Hardwicke Allen, Cottrell, Lam
derkin, Caskie, Tanner and Wallerstein.
of the Committee on Finance. Mr.
Boykin presided.
Mr.. Charles T.. Boiling. Superintendent
of the Water Works, explained what
he deemed necessary TO secure the de-
sire. supply OF water. Ii metres were
introduced all over the city, the ex-
pense would be about 1851 900, while the
cost OF laying additional water mains.
etc, would be about $4,000. If the com
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

Dr. Marmorek, a young Viennese study
ing with Pasteur, is said to have discov-
cred the bacillus that causes blood-pois-
oning and infamed wounds He calls 1t
streptococcus pyogenes, and says that he
has found out the antiGote as well. The
remedy can be Used also for cases OF
diphtheria too malignant to be cured by
serum
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

Settler water derives its name from
the village Of Lower Settlers. in Nassau.
where several springs. united In one ba-
sin, yield 5000 cubic feet an hour Of this
sparkling mineral water. More than 1900
600 bottles Of this water are annually ex-
IOrted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

The "Six of one and Half Dozen of
the Other Club Is reported TO be the
latest addition to the society organiza-
tons in Gardiner. Me. 1t is a ladies'
whist club, and the name is very appro-
pirate. inasmuch as six of It's members
are maidens and six are matrons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

A Republican paper admonishes the Su-
preme Court with the remark that "fu-
ture historians will have something to
say about their income-tax decision. That
yield.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

South America has the greatest VI bro
ken extent of level surface OF any country
in the world. The Lanes of the Orinoco
are so nat that the motion of rivers can
scarcely be detected over an area of
10000 square miles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

A child in Brooklyn MANNED by troll
iey-car obtained a verdict fer S25, O0l
damages against the company This pre-
cedent seriously threatens the existence
of the trolley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

1t is a question whether the income tax
can be deducted from the Presidents
salary. but il is not believed he will
contest the point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
Apotilsr Convict.

Sheriff Robert A. Edwards, Of Isle Of
Wight county, called at the office OF the
Auditor of PuOlic Accounts yesterday.
after delivering at the penitentiary David
Love, colored, sentenced to five years
IL prisonment for burglary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

The difference between china and Japln
in the peace negotiations is sail TO be
very small. only a little piece of land
about as big as Japan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

The conversion of the White House OF
the Confederacy into a colored school
may be mistaken as an act of mourning
for the Lost Cause"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

The Baltimore American joyfully ex-
claims that even Denma X has gone Re
publican. OF course. That country is noted
for its rottenness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

There is said to be deficiency in the
STRENGTHENING department in New York
A deficiency I'm the street dirt is what
New Workers nave longed for for many
years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

Mayor Strong's practical reform and
DR.. Parkhurst's theories are beginning to
seriously diverge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

Uncle Samuel seems to have gotten
ahead of the other fellows in recognizing
Corea.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

Walnut Chamber Suits, ten pieces.
former price S65, now s4s.
Oak Chamber Suits reduced proper
tionately. Our $23 Ten-Piece Oak Suit
cannot he equaiied.
Parlor Suits in Brocatelle and Rug.
former price 800, now S45. Cheaper
and better suits also reduced.
Mating, Carpets and Rugs at specis
prices.
Baby Carriages from s5 up.
Solid Oak Refrigerators, with large
porcelain tank, from Sii up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
Ka1|nall & Co,

You are expected. without further invi,
tation, 10 participate IN the pnenomtnai
bargain rampage shown WITHIN tine next
few days.
Yesterday was a busy. hustling, buying
time here. despite the Indictment weather:
The special offers. as ADVERTISED, ho1d
good for tho entire week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

Uncle Sans debtors are showing signs
Of gross ingratitude.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

have to take of their Westcott last
Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

1000 yards Calico at Sic. in
good styles tor waists and dresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12

Dress Goods from 10c. to $3.50
per yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-12
EASTER MILLINERY.

In this department we call your spe-
csal attention to the large assortment
Of European and Domestic Novelty Crea-
tions IN TRIMMED AND UNTRlMNED
HATS AND BONNErS.
The most skilled milliners arc here,
roedv TO execute any design or suggest
appropriate and becoming headgear.