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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
GREAT RiILROdD SPEED
History ola Rivalry Which C"im'""''" ."
unprecedcntcd speed

,.,..,.' 80 tho London and Norul-
western Railway Company ~ no,,rs
t,atn which made so miles III 'is"' xsrC
and thirtv-two minutes, the NC"
sun says so,o disnatch
rho RIM reported In the above ul9i 10
eciiDsss anything before 49,. MAIN
MAKE this time the average 80 rour.
.aincd must have been t5-f' ni''' .,o Ca
including all stops. Unfoi'un"se', ava
bic does not tell the numpeI VI rsere are
tta lime occupied by each. 49,. tho
- ~a,,,,lar stops for fast trains on 80
road between the two points. ii' -.
sne.d rivalry between railways III -
iand began q month ago, ulo =.
Northern road. which covers ,,s \
known as the eastern rou'e' .roon
NJ train from Euston station i'y ,''.e,''
10 Aberdeen in eleven hours 'n" 30
g. minutes The Northwestern Ia"
train in eleven hours ana nlS as re-
Poth trains were regarded M mas
mar<ablv fast. The inpio ''',tr,, ne
been almost caily since tne ,,es would
gan. Fifteen minutes SUM-, ,t,,e and
he clipped from the scheuui' ,i,,avs
,no, The trains were arriving a'" 20
he'd ~ time The record run We 60, -
80, nod until Wednesday. III, n'rsiSon
western train then got ih'o t,me.
a vi ole hour ahead anos nm
laViIs n'uV rho New York central
nsonle here still claimed the 49,, a.
The world with their no - .rne
40 a minutes actual running ''"e -
running tine including an s, ~ Great
tg9 IL minutes. on THURSDAY 40 re-
Northern made the SMASHING Vi a., ia,
ord el phatic with its o-'-n'i ~ eoroe
Ia,' rs inst a little behind with %" mn
I'm ss, minutes. and then follower II ~
u,tb the wonderful run of 30 miles III 'i-
minutes. as told aDoN@ .hou any
10 Anerican railroad can snow any
thing ike this. although OF s''' -,
betfer time has been made bo'n y, 80, 80,
English railroads have many "u' ",' -
over the American roads lot "a ,.o ,,,s
ming. In the first place, nei1hei No.,
Il single grade crossing on us 80
Grade crossings are iorpiuueh M
E,ch has "a much straighter road ',l"i
the American lines and because o. w.
absence of grade crossings top spec" "a,
a.. ,,,do through towns. Where the ~"
Work Central passes through large ~
- eed has 10 be reduced 10 elsn' VI
miles an hour. In Syracuse, for ihs'an1',
Tho road runs through one or the mann
streets of the city. and any sort u NJ
,1lnning is forbidden. But one Vi
chief reasons why American iVa"0 >.
handicapped Is the tremendous "v ,.o'.es
tho trains The Empire Stae ENptcS'
weighs more than 10000 pounds. 80, g
The question of safety Of fast , Irave' g., -
sim undecided The only accident III
America that might shed light on II was vas
one in which the Empire state ENpl''a
was involved The express ran mo a
gravel train near Pee!<sklll once, ann
nearly ran through IT, Pfacueals a..
the damage was to the gravei Tram l.-. -.
was said at the time that II the 49,,
had been running more Slowly
- hea, thrown from the track. As
H. - Vas the express acted as a ponderous
hatfering ram.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
4 STisi

A few days back the Democratic con-
ventlon for the Legislative district COM
posed of the counties of Essex and Mid
dleseX met and rcnominated for the
House of Delegates Mr. Segar. who rep
resented the district in the last Legisla-
ture. In the contest between Gen. Lee
ana Mr.. Martin for the Senate Mr.. scgar
voted for Gen. Lee.
This convention, when ii met the other
day, passed resolution approving of
every act of their representative i'm the
last Legislature. and the resolution was
passed by a unanimous vote. We cannot
fail to look upon this as a most sig
nihcant and remarkable fact.
The convention also passed resolu-
ton which endorsed the Walton law.
but instructed its representative that he
was 10 feel at liberty TO vote for any
amendment to il which might be de-
termlned on by a conference Of his broth
er Democratic members of the Legisla-
ture. We take this resolution to mean
that the people Of Essex and Middlescx
like the main features of the Walton
law. but that they want honest elections.
They have put 1heir wishes into the eX-
act form that the case demands The
state of Virginia ought 20 put hrr foot
sternly down upon all fraud. trickery.
and chicanery in her elections. but all
good Democrats should stinG together
and stand by their party and look to
it TO purify the elections. The Demo-
cratic party includes within itself the
great body Of the white people of Vir-
GINA. and, if the white people OF Nir-
einia cannot be depended upon to enact
fair election laws. and 10 have them en-
forced honestly to whom. pray. is any
one to look for that result?
This resolution OF the Essex convep-
ton. added TO other circumstances that
have come under our notice. satisfies us
that the movement for honest elections
will be strongly represented in the COM
honest elections" hasco at Petersburg.
we have not the slightest doubt 1t would
have controlled the coming Legislature.
Bat the friends of reform in our election
methods should not allow the Malone
movement to deter them in the slightest
degree. There is not the slightest dan
ger that Malone Will ever again have
any voice in the control of Nirgnias al
fairs. Push on the good work. therefore,
and we viii yet have q majority Of the
next Legislature for reformation in
our election laws.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
4 Misleading ls>iic.

The Register reflects The ssntiment OF
Rocldngham Democrats when II declares
a pre ference fer honorable defeat rather
than victory by fraud ana rascaiisy., We
tsiizo Pinkston and the villainy OF "A Force
bili to the Republican party , which i nIa'
conceived and ultimately shd lH.h'
The odor of kiss verse tickets and us
sue ballots clings to the garments Of WI
liam Malone. and bribery ana snarp
practice I'm convention has been laid al
he door of Colonel j. Hampton hoge by
no less reputable a Republican IMAM NJ.
g. A. Heermans. OF Montgomery We say
but little for the Democracy OF virginia
when we claim for IL degree OF honesty
equal i'm an respects TO that which char
acterizes the Republicans OF the state In
persor.l integrity or political fairness our
leader, suffer nothing by comparison win
the very best OF the men who now seek
notorietv and political advancement BY
vociferous denuncid-ion OF the Democrats
OF Virginia
As in the State at large. so IN the coun-
~ of Rockingham. The streets or Jeru-
salem are kept clean by every man sweep
ing before his own door. The people Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27

II comes to our notice that certain par
ties i'm the State Of Virginia are adNer-
Using 10 administer the keeley treatme nc
and 10 conduct a branch Kelley institute
at Charlottesville. This Is notice 10 an con-
cerned that except the Kelley Institute
al Ashland. Va, and the Keoloy lnsti-
tute devoted exclusively 10 the treatment
OF old soldiers at Hampton. Va, there
are no other authorized Kelley Institutes
in the State of Virginia, and all parties
in any manner claiming TO represent the
Kelley cure are frauds and imp0stors
and not worthy Of the confidence of the
public This notice is made necessary Tor
the protection of legitimate Kelley work
and 10 warn the public against those who
would obtain money under false pre-
lenses.
THE LESLIE +. KELLEY co.
Dwight, H., Aug. 22. 1870.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27

The Lynchburg News seems 10 be very
r,-,c'. exercised over the discovery that
some country newspapers are circulating
.'eold-bug sheets i'm connection with their
regular issues" and goes SO far as TO in
situate that they have been bCugiV by
tho poll-bugs The News may be right
and In NAV be wrong. but We would like
for the News 20 know that IL is as pos
sible for the silver papers 70 be bought up
bv the advocates OF silver. or rather the
silver party as 10 be bought by the gold
bugs" II i not talr 10Y me news 10
make such destinations. In is unjust,
and the injustice of it would be very APP
parent TO the News, should IL be charged
that il had been bought by the slvofites.
We would like 10 ask the News the
question. that # the Hon. John W. Dan
Tel Ga man We admire) We're gold bug.
would it be a gold bug also. and a sup
porter OF John ". Daniel for the United
Siafls Sanafe2- EarmNIlr Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
E.ller.on Notes.

EIL.ERSON, VA. Aug 26.-Speclal'
The weather continues very dry. Lac
corn is much injured by the drousn' l.
while the second crop of hay Is haiuS
worth cutting. Early corn is looking re-
markably well.
The truckers complain OF poor 'ioS9
and low prices.
The young people OF the nelshpoi n.y. ~.
viii have a dance at "Hll Top" the
residence of Mr.. ]. W. Starke. on Tues
day. the 9th instant.
nut LITTLE blowing has been done, ana the
farmers are unable 10 put IN German
clover and other crops that require the
land to he plowed at this season OF the
wear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27

Rockingham will best subserve the IN
terests Of good government ana pes. u'n
charge The duties of conscientious c,' ,,hI,.
ship by elcctng only such men 20 puD ,,a-
office as enjoy and deserve pupi'I 'i,'ve
dcnce. They have done TINS. We or,,
as uniformly and as consistently as any
community i'm this broad land. ,hor
Judging the future by the past tns s,Is
there Is no room i'm Rockingham ios IN
..fair elections" issue. our election onis
GERS are notoriousiy honest men-fhany 81
them the most reputable citizens OF , ,ns,l
respective neighbornoods: our elections
are fairly conducted, and the result h hoId
estIy Returned. The Democrats VINO ho,u
~, =, poclsinuham do so by the freely
EXPRESSED ,'I preference of their fellow,eltl-
1cps and any attempt TO paint the situa-
ton in a different right be,rays ,ie bo or-
80 - ,hesa self-styled champions OF
purer political acknowledgements
Register
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Cheap Excursion Rates via the Nork-Eivel
Line.

The following cheap excursion tickets
are sold by the Southern railway over
the York River Line
Richmond TO Baltimore and return,
limit fifteen days, 81; Richmond To fhila-
dclphia and return limit thirt9en days,
-. Richmond TO New NCIk ana return,
limit thirteen DAYS, Sl2.
The York River Line steamers are Gle
gantly appointed ami have every modern
convenience The table is supplied with
ali the delicacies of the Chesapeake bay
and the cuisine Is unsurpassed.
Information Will be cheerfully fur
nished and state-rooms can be reserved
i'm advance by applying at the passenger
office. go east Main street.
:. G. WHITEHEAD,
CITY PASSENGER Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Mr.. Iurpin's Speech.

To the Editor Of The Times.
Sir.-YOur reporter. usually very ac-
curatc. has gotten me entirely wrong IN
his report. in your issue OF August 2ith,
Of the anti-Viaduct meeting AT old Mar
ket Hall. He makes me say. he TOOK
the ground that the property at large IN
the city would be enhanced by the con-
struction OF the yiaduct then under the
Bin Of Rights the city was In duty bound
10 pay for the damage caused by the
structure 10 the property Ia JEFFERSON
ward"
1 said nothing about the bill Of rights
What | said was that If the property al
large i'm the city was enhanced by rea-
son OF this viaduct. then the city Treas
ury should indemnify those whose prop
erty was injured. II the viaduct was
built. | believe but very few pieces OF
property. If any. would be enhanced TO
any appreciable extent.
Very respectfully
WIN. VI. TURPlN.
Richmond. Va. August 10Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27

PITTSBURG, PA, Aug 25.-W. ". het-
tie. of Washington. u. c., shot ana IN
stantlv killed himself at Hotel Wiley
sixth street, at $40 O'Clock this morhlil5.
i'm his room when he fired the bullet into
the base Of his brain behind the right
ear. Saturday evening he mailed money
order for 800 10 G. W. Kettle, bartoNs
Fla. He was connected with the ar
Department at Washington.
WvIie. I'm a lady's handwriting, was
found I'm his pocket. IL read. Il hereny
promise that 1 will never ask you TO take
me anywhere as long Us | live
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Hope for Ilobson.

Mr.. Haskins Hobson is reported as say
Ing that while he Is actirg with the he
publicans he has no sympathy with that
party He would greatly prefer seeing
the Democratic ticket successful In 1870.
lie expects the Democrats ana Populists
to come together az some line. Wen.
we'll, There is hope for Hobson yet! tie
is not clean gone forever. The Demo-
cratic party is always ready to welcome
returning prodigals.-Thc Advance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27

The Doctors Hope to save the sight OF
Baron Roth-chiId's Clerk.

PARIS. Aug. 25.-M. JacobslIy, the con-
adential clerk Of Baron Alphonse de
Rothschiid, who was badly injured yes
terday by the explosion of an Internal
machine that had been sent 10 the Baron
by post. is progressing as well as coulu
he expected The doctors attending him
performed an operation yesterday even
ing and hope 20 Doe able TO save MS
sight. The Project or Police VINO vas
absent from Paris on a hOli lay returned
10 the city as soon as be heard OF the
outrage. He is directing ne inquiries
that are being made into the case.
Thirty anarchists We're arrested on sus-
piciOr in connection with the explosion
Of AN Internal machine by the explosion
OF which NJ. Jacobsky. conndental CLERK
badly injured Saturday were released TINS
morline for want of evidence. There Is
as yet no clue 90 the origin OF the ma
chine. but DC is believed 10 have been the
work Of an Individual anarchist rather
than that Of an organized band.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
The Influence of slavery ON the Negro.

To the Editor of The Times:
Sir,-You remember the uproar and tu-
mutt which pervaded the city about
year ago, when the people were moved
and stirred by the so-called dialect read
ings and lectures; when great crowds
thronged the theatres, and the papers
were full OF laudations of the new cru
sade To rescue from oblivion the fart
fading memories OF ante-bcllum times.
At that time. | wrote short article for
the newspapers in opposition 10. and dep
recation of the movement, but never
sent II, for several reasons. one OF which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
R0thert&C0.,
Home. MI akerS
of Richmond.
~NEMwMHWA

We call your attention to our
iarse assortment Of Carpets.
Every pattern the newest creation
and the prices the very lowest.
Wilton Nelvets, Body Brussels,
Velvets and Tapestry Brussels.
Two and Three-Ply Ingram
Carpets prettier and cheaper than
ever.
Oak and Walnut Chamber
Suits, Sideboards and China
Presses
Parlor Suits in Plush, Broca-
telle and Tapestry Coverings,
Lace Curtains, Portieres and
Table Covers. In fact, you can
furnish your home from the
kitchen to the parlor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Excursion To Richmond From the PENN
snla. Monday. sente Der 2nh.

on Labor-Day. Monday September "a
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway vii
run a cheap excursion 20 Richmond from
the Peninsula. Train will leave Old Point
at 745 \. NJ, Hampton 1852 y. NJ, and
Newport News $40 4. NJ. running m
teen minutes behind the regular tram
Go. -, arriving at Richmond az 1875
A. NJ. Returning. leave Richmond az
Z. NJ. same date. This train Will STOP
at all stations IN both directions. The
rate for the round trip will be 81 from
Old Point and Newport News. Core
spOndinely low rates from points between
Richmond aud Newport News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
.Indne GcrrA's Sncce.,nr.

The Amherst News Era says. The race
for state Senator 10 iii out the uneNpired
term of Judge Berry seems 10 be attract
ing a good deal OF attention now. Am
herst 20 FAR mas no candidate. but Nelson
one certain-HOn. Bland AIassie. the
member OF the House last session. who
WIS mere 80, -, s-N1s ~. iooHils a. Nis III
ent commonwealth attorney, OF Mel
son. IL is thought will also enter the race,
as his candidacy is being talked OF.
vi lie 10 is believed by many he would
lot give up fis present Office for the
St uate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Grand Army of the Republic at Louis
vile, 11th to- Istb.
4 A

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO ROUTE.
On account OF National tncamomen'
q. \. r., the Chesapeake and ONO Rail
way Company Will sell special tickets Al
a rate or one cent per mile VIZ. From
Portsmouth. SO; Norfolk. So: Old Point
sl5, Hampton. SO; Newport News $40
Washington city. Sl32J; Richmond. Sl3
Lynchburg. Slo.p; Buchanan, sg.o5. &c
These tickets Will be on sale September
sth. 9th. 10Th, and 18th, good for return
until October ;, 1885.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27

amongst the shafts that are 10 encourage
our children 70 live lives worthy CT the
memory OF these men. and this move
mcnt for a monument 10 John Brown
u.on Virginia soil had better come 70
an Immediate end
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27

During the summer months the Rich
mond. fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road sells round-trip tickets 10 all i,s
stations on Saturdays, good until the
following Mondays only. at the one-fare
rate. Tickets on sale only at Byrd-Strcet
Station. T.. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic klnager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Clhancery Court.

Mrs Carrie Bennett Alvey and John
T. Alvey qualified yesterday as eNecu-
tors of the estate OF Richard L. Alvey
William Miller qualified as administrator
Of the estate Of Mary kroagle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
BEATS THEM ALL.
And the Most Pleasant Route to the sea
shore No Dust; Cool Br.ezes.

Round-trip tickets to Ocean Wow, Nor
folk. or Newport News, Saturday night
August 81 1889 on the new and nand-
s,.me steamer Pccahontas. steamer VIII
leave Richmond ar 10 +. NJ, returning
leaves Norfolk at ( = NJ. Newport News
at 4:i5 +. NJ, arriving Richmond sunday
nignt I'm time for electric cars. tickets
good 10 return from Norfolk and Newport
News the following TUESDAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Here's q Blanket.

California White, all Wool. silk bound
red. pink. and blue borders. Some look at
it and call it a slO Blanket. $3.50 is the
price
Lovely and new Dress Ginghams. iall
effects. sc yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Lace Curtains.

Having closed out all our last seasons
entirely new and complete line-from the
cheapest grade TO the best. We show Cur
tains in g., 81. and 4-yard lengths.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
OUR INTRODUCTION
8 AI,E


1t is to bring you to the store
to introduce to your notice--the
many new arrivals of Fall and
Winter Goods -that we offer 50
many REAL BARGAINS.
Ducks in navy blue. white. blue-and-
white stripe and dot. black-and-white stripe
and dot. tans, browns. that never have
been less than ~ &c. now C. &C. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
GOT THE TENS AND LEFT
4 PICTURE sWIyDLER DCPEs THE
UNEXPECTED.
In an Advertisement He Offers Employ
ment Upon aTen-Dolinr consideration
Got the Money and Fled.

j. o. Conner. claiming to be handler
Of photographs and portraits, called at
Cooks photograph gallery, No. 9ls east
Main street yesterday week. and stated
that he expected to go in business here,
and that he wanted Mr.. Cook to do
a large part Of his work for him.
lie then asked Mr.. Cook If he had any
objection TO having a few young men
visit him (COnnOrJ in the private once
OF the gallery. The photographed con-
scented TO the use Of his Office Tor the
purpose, after the stranger had explain
cd that he desired to employ agents 10
work for him, and as yet had not rented
an Office
The GAM WORKED.
Connor then inserted the following adj
vertisoment in one Of the morning papers,
which appeared last " Wednesday.
WANTED AN HONEST NOJNG MAN
or neat appearance Mhlte or coloreul
between IS and -. for steady position OF
trust; some collecting. At reference
and so security required, and be Wiling
TO begin al s. per week. Address n
T., Dispatch office.
The game worked. and by Thursday
number OF fortune-hunters had call
ed upon Conner. He talked separately
10 all Of them, and each one who could
put up the so was promptly engaBeH.
lie told his wOuld-be agents that ne
structed them 10 call upon him al SD
yesterday morning. They all called, about
dozen in number. but Conner had He'd
taking with him the so notes OF MS
victims.
SOME OF THE yIcrAs.
Some Of those engaged by Conner
We're W. A. Peasants, of 40 north f1fth
street who offered his gold watch as
security i'm lien of the money, and was
promptly engaged. X. q. Morris. 80 east
Franklin street. and :. G.. Lockett. 30
north Third gave Conner so each. and
were engaged 20 sell portraits al "A sal
AIRY OF - a week.
g. -. Shepherd. Thomas 3. Mosley.
and W. II. Wyatt were engaged on con
dtion that they deposit the money with
Connor not later than o'clock Satur-
day evening.
The three last-named persons did not
pay over their money but placed it IN
other hands.
SUSPECTED DUPLcTTY.
Wyatt discovered on Friday that five
men of his acquaintance had been en-
gagged, whereas only one had been adj
vertised for and reported his suspicious
regarding the honesty of Conner TO the
police When Mr.. Cook learned on Fri
day that ConnOr was representing him
self as being connected with the Cook
gallery ne told the man that he would
haze TO leave the house. ConnOr said ne
would find another Oftce and left, but
returned the next day and met his vie
Tins. lie is described as being about .
feet inches in height OF dark complex
ion. wears a brown mustache and eye
glasses. weighs about 40 pounds, and is
plausible talker.
Sergeant Hall has the case In hand. and
he hopes TO soon capture the bogus pic
ture swiudler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
Carpets.

We would advise you 10 take lcok AZ
the lovely Velvet Carpets that we are show
ing. No extra charge for making and laying
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-27
CLOSING OUT
SHIRT w AIS S.

Our Percale and Muslin Shirt-WaIsts. in
all sizes and patterns. have been brought
down to the first floor. The styles are
nobby. We do not wish t. carry any over
to next season. so we marx them Mt small
prices and shall sell them out. Call and get
one or two.
silk Waists that we're &C now 20. those
that we're $3.50 now 1915. those that were
8 now $3.50.