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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
NJ. Brands Testimony.

To the Editor Of The Times;
Sir,-Some inaccuracies occur IN ,he
the report Of my testimony given III the
Massey-Plot case Saturday last. as PRINT
ed IN the Richmond Times. Inc most
serious, and one calculated 10 DO hafm'
is. where IA answer 10 the quesuoh,
Have you not heard things against tne
reputation OF Judge Robertson 1 was
made TO reply. 81 have, sir.
In reply TO Mr.. Thoms question umihe-
dlately after Mr.. Wise's cross-examina-
tom, whether | had ever heard the gen
eral reputation of Judge Robertson for
truth and veracity discussed ] distinct
~ replied that 1 had not; as never
have. Mr.. Thom's question was asked 10
illustrate his point. and my answer to Nf;
Wise's question. that | had never hearl
the general reputation OF Mr.. Massey or
truth and veracity discussed
also replied inat [ had lived In Char
lottesville all my life mot Albemarlel
and that ] had been connected with the
Progress for about three ycars-not that
| had lived IL Charlottesville for that
length Of time.
The above is published in justice 70
Judge Robertson. than whom no man
stands higher in this county.
G. NJ BRAND.
Charlottesville, Va. July p. 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
Was Virginia Penal Colony?

To the Editor OF The Times:
Sir,-The clipping from the Portland
"Oreconian" in your paper of last sun
day was read with more than Ordinary
interest by myself. for THE curse OF
hercdity" has been a subject 10 which
have given considerable thought. II made
me indignant, though, 10 hear virginia
again classed with penal colonies; TOR. so
far as | have been able to learn, virginia
was never a penal colony. though, Ike
every other American settlement, II was
peope1 10 some extent by convicts and
fugitives from justice. several hundred
yGcrs ago.
In the spring Of 1898 two well-known
young ladies, descendants or Leading Nir'
gjnia families. who reside In New York
and are numbered among the -Four Hun
dred." made application for membership
10 Join society known as Colonial
Danes" or something Of that character,
and the Dutch leader of that organic alton
opposed the admission OF the young IL dies
10 10 membership. Because" said she
virginia was a penal colony" For one,
am tired CT these aspersions. and l
would be glad for Mr.. X. A. Brock. Mr..
+. A. Bruce. Mr.. William stannard. or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
THE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE. AND
TRUSTS" AGAIN.

few days back. the New York Even
the position OF the New York journal
OF Commerce regarding Trusts" There
was not much in the Posts article be-
yond evidence Of a spirit Of fairness and
justice. 1t did not plant itself squarely
upon any foundation principles which II
seemed TO understand and to desire 10
defend. nevertheless the Journal of Com
merce replies 10 IL. and goes over the
subject very deliberately again.
In a recent article we asked the Jour
nal OF Commerce 10 define to us what 1t
was that so excited it's alarm TO which 1t
applies tho name of Trust" and we
took this article up in the hope that We
should be supplied with the desired In
formation. II has not supplied IT. however.
but 1t now tells us just exactly what II
is that IL liz fighting. II says in the ar
ticle referred 10:
And here. lest the discussion should
resolve itself into one about words mere
ly. let us say that we have never sought
10 place any limit on any individual az
gregate of corporate capital II is the
methods adopted TO get a profit on that
capital, whether II be represented by
past expenditures or future expectations.
.hat have been subject to our criticism
And again;
Trust methods are perfectly well
known and understood. whether applied
10 the production and distribution or
matches or OF whisky. OF cigarettes or
of sugar. The uniform requirement or
s,ch corporations IL that their CUSTOM
- shal. deal with them exclusively or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
A MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL THAT
JsA MINISTER.

The Reverend DR.. Young. OF this city.
Is a clergyman who does honor to the
cloth. He recognizes II as his duty 10
denounce all breaches of the moral law
whether those breaches have come TO be
popular. or whether they are sins his
congregations are mot inclined to- lie
is conscious of the fact hat when
people habitually violates the moral law
and has continued that violation Of II
until its conscience has become scared IN
regard 10 il, that people has taken the
first step IN a downward course that 1t
must recall, or it will continue IN It's
dov inward course until the bottom stages
are reached. He considers it his DUTY,
as a minister of the Gospel, therefore. 10
warn his people that il is atsin against
the Almig hty's law for them TO prac-
tic4 frauds in elections. or to evade or
set their own laws at defiance by violat-
inE those we have in relation TO Sunday.
And this minister Is doing a great work
when he breaches this doctrine. lie said
last Sunday.
stand for pure elections, and for the
enforcement of law, who oppose gam
bling and all other moral evils, who de-
nounce lynching and demand that the
courts shall do their duty and do II
Iromptiy-thcse are the true friends OF
cur city. i am sure that for a Christian
there is but one position in these mat
tiers He must do the right. defend the
right, and trust in God"
There is the sound and healthy doc
trine that the people need. They need
it from the press. they need it from the
pulpit. and they need it from all educa-
tional agencies. The people must be tod
that fraud is fraud in elections as well
as in commerce, and that the laws must
be respected and obeyed whatever they
may be.
The new Chief of Police has now en-
forced the Sunday laws on two Sundays.
and there is great howl from certain
parts of the population. But the Chief
has at his back the sound and conser-
vative opinion OF this city The men
whose opinions are worth having unite
IN saying TO him that the law is the law.
and that II must be obeyed. II the law
is an unwisc one. 1t is TO the Legislature
that the appeal for modification must be
made No officer has any power or au-
thority to suspend 1t. II must be en-
forced while the Legislature chooses TO
keep II In force as the law
1t can be heard on all sides. too. that
the thing IS only a squirt that will soon
play out. The Times warns all who
think so that they are mistaken. The
Times has gone into this thing with It's
eyes open. and in deadly earnest. In
forcemcnt OF the laws viii not be sus-
pended while The Times can lift its voice
TO demand their enforcement. We have
no fear that there will be any relaxation
while Mr.. Howard remains Chief OF Po-
lice. But If any accident should remove
him, The Times clamor for their en-
forcement will be just as loud under his
successor as II Is now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
III SUOChS THE MEN.
An Atlanta Preachers Attack on Women
Bicyeii-fs.


ATLANTA, GA. July 3.-Rev. j. Il.
Hawthorne is strongly against bicycles
as a medium Of transportation or OF eN-
ercise for the fair sex. Dr. Hawthorne
preached an extremely sensational ser
mon against feminine bicycling sunday
night. and the result is that the p.-ycle
riders are critic.siug him severely. lie
declares that a personal devil is feuvA-
siile for the desire on the part or tle
women TO dispOrt themselves on bicycles
He thinks tins personal dew got ID Ms
work at Boston when the Christian Ia
ceaVOrcrs had a big bicycle parade.
Recently said he. "A great iehsipus
convention IN an eastern city concluded
its exercises by a bicycle race on the
streets between seven httdrcd men ana
women. and including preachers. t0ul1
ar y'hins less than personal devil nave
rs tigated such peri)r nance
Continuing he said: 81 think the time
as come when every man who IS loyal
10 woman should lift up his voice IN
earnest protest against this present Dicy-
Gle craze. II the sclf-respecti women
who have mOuated bicycles and paraded
the streets of our city knew the COM
mcnts which they provoke from ilthy-
MCuthed scnsualists they would c-rtain.~
abandon the indicate and unwOmaniy
exercise. IL is simply impossible for wo-
men who persist I'm this immodest cNhi-
hitiOn Of themselves 70 es ape Insult. Let
- stop this ah0mination before II goes
any further. / ans satisfied that ma
jority OF the women who have made tlls
misstep did not intend to be immolest,
and that their purposes are pure. but the
impression they make Is shocking 10 the
sensibilities Of all men who have true
reverence FOR wOmanhOod ana a true con-
ceptiOn Of WOmanly modesty.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Rival Factions Get Into Fi-ticrn- in the
sanctuary.


HARTFORD. July s.-The German
Lutheran st. Matthew'S church, OF Col
linsville. was the scene of peculiar con-
fict and of mob violence on Sunday last.
The sanctuary was turned into prize
ring. and the sheriff had 10 be called IN 10
preserve order.
Several months ago opposition 20 the
pastor. the Rev. MIR. Ebert grew into
ouen revolt and part OF the congregation
threatened to withdraw. Mr. Ebert was
dismissed. and bee then sued William DO
breik "a member of the church, on the
charge of SANDER The president OF the
church council was next depOsei. and a
new council. president. secretary, ana
treasurer were elected. This council IA
yored the pastor, and rc-engaged MIN Tor
another year. a meeting was called Tor
last Wednesday. when b was thought by
Mr.. Ebert's opponents that they would bee
strong enough 10 o-st him. Mr.. Ebert 3
friends had secured the church property
under foreclosure. and they threatened
that II the pastor was discharged they
would no longer be responsible for the
church debts.
Pastor Ebert went 20 the church Sunday
20 perform his ministerial duties as usual.
But the opposing faction had engaged the
Rev. Mir. Jaeger. Of Hartford. 20 preach.
The two clergymen met on the church
steps and each made a rush 10 occupy
the pulpit first The Rev. Mr.. Jaeger was
accompanied by a Hartford lawyer, F. q.
Eberle who took an active Part In the
proceedings. The two ministers wrangleG
over the possession Of the pulpit. and the
congregation lined up on either side OF
the church. and hot words soon led TO
blows. Sheriff Bidwell We called upon.
He threatened 10 put the entire cOngre-
cation under arrest. but finally the Rev.
Mr.. Ebert yielded and drew of his forces,
threatening legal measures.
The congregation dispersed without ser
vice. and the church doors were locked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

The Hon. j. c. Clarke, OF Alabama.
has written a long letter 10 show that
the Democratic party should not with
draw its confidence from Senator Cor
man. He thinks German has rendered
such services 10 the party that he de-
serves better fate than seems to be I'M
pending over him.
The truth OF the whole case Is that the
Democratic party should never have
given German any part OF its confidence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
WEDNESDAY. JULY "a. 1895.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Schiller Lodge. /. O. O. F., Schiller Hall
Stuart Council. a. l.. of H.. Powells
H6N.
Martha Washington Lodge. Knights ana
La6ics Of Honor. 3OS north Fifth street
Richmond Council. Chosen Friends, FL
letfs Hall.
Richmond Lodge. A. O. u. W, Odd-Fel-
lows Hall .
Queen Lodge. Golden Shore. Flletts Han.
Company "B," First Regiment. Armory.
Elba Beneficial and Social Society, Gen.
trail Hall.
Richmond Castle. X. G. f.. Eagle Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Kansas corn crop this year will be
about 100000 bushels. the biggest the
state ever had. Nebraska, too. expects
to make a record, if present indications
hold out. with the largest crop ever raised
in the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

come one well Informed on the history
of our glorious old state. TO inform us
what foundation there Is for these mean
filings by people OF manifest inferiority,
c. W. w.
Residence p. O.. Halifax county. va
July Y fEc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
CORBETT md FTTZsIMHONs
Arranging for the fight-Other Mills at
the same Time.

NEW YORK, July 28.-"Tcm" O'Rourke.
William \. Brady, PEARSON" Davies. Jim
Cory, Of Boston: George II. Walker. OF
Texas. met at the Gilsoy House with
other sporting men last night 20 arrange
preliminary fights for the Corbett-Fitz-
simmons mill I'm Dallas r. was arranged
that the big fight should DE followed by
"Parson' Davies prCtesa Tommy
syan, i'm an encounter with Mysterious
Billy Smith. after whose interests James
Wostcott. Of Boston. looked out for.
There has been provided by the Florida
Athletic club. Joe Vendig says. a purse
Il 5000 FOR a fight between Peter Maher
and steve O'Douncll. TO take place the
same day.
Westcott would not tell who had Of
fered the 5000 for the go between Ryan
and Smith.
No definite arrangements could be
made last night about a "go" be-
tween Johnny Murphy and either Plimmcr
or Barry. hut promise was given that a
settlement would he made today.
Joe Vendg and William y. Brady united
I'm saying that ;he advance sale Of seats
for the fights had now reached 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Professor Cesare Lombroso, the great
Italian crimnologoist. has discovered that
ono OF the most striking characteristics
of criminals is the absence Of wisdom
teeth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

The Chicago Times-Herald offers 20 In
ventors 5000 in prizes 20 be awarded to
the best horseless carriage which shall
take part in race from milwaukee, to
Chicago about the first OF November next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Messrs Chewing a Rose real estate
auctionecrs. sold for Mr. William a
Naury. trustee. three parcels OF coal
land, living I'm Kanawha county. West
Virginia. They were purchased by the
estates Of d. *. and John stewart Tor
N5,O0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

The average of Lord Salisbury's Cabi-
net is IS. that of Mr.. Gladstone's was 55
and after he resigned. 81. BY including
nineteen Ministers in his Cabinet Lord
Salisbury has made it the largest of the
century
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Mississippi mosquitoes are filling up the
gaps Jet down by the sheriffs of that
State. Recently they compelled an es-
capped convict TO return TO prison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24
We Place on Sale To-Day
so White Duck Suits

made like the above en-, OF best grade
Iamesilc Duck Price >lis.
This suit was made 90 sll for EO. and
equal 20 anything shown elsewhere f9r
that money.
Ve have gone through the entire stock
Of la Duck Suits. which includes the
Tfon. blazer. and Refer styles, ana
made the following changes IN the Col
ofeI Duck Suits
al tie 3l2 G2j. and $50 Suits are
nov reduced fO Sias.
ycu have q chol,e OF al $50.
The NJ bly, Norfolk jacket effect. In
white. trimmed with navy and white
braid. reduced from 5.l5 20 1915.
The stock OF Separate skirts. IN serge.
cloth. satin. and alpaca Is being sofa
this week az great sacrifice. only 81
garments left. The prices named now
Won't begin TO pay for materif used.
saving nothing OF cost II making.
Kaufman 81 Co.
Cor. Fourth and B Dad SIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Unless Messrs. Horr and Harvey can
ring IN the Sunday closing or the bicycle
their silver debate VIII go begging in
public interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Miss Naymie Holmes. Of WILLIAMSBURG
Va. who has been visiting friends am
relatives. will return home Thursday
accompanied by Ter friend. Miss Mar
RidSway.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

During the year ending June SOth last
3el American vessels were lost-s5 steam
vessels and 276 sailing ships. barges. and
the like.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

The saucy summer girl and the omni-
present bicycle have relegated the finan-
cial question TO the rear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

In bringing suit against a newspaper
for attacking his character, the son OF
the Marquis Of Queensbury discounts the
parental rules.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

The colors of the Defender are cherry
and black. They would present a sorry
appearance floating beneath any other
color.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

The Prohibitionists viii make a mistake
If they name Roosevelt for their Presi-
Dental candidate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Recent surveys show that one-siXth Of
the state of oregon, something over TO-
10000 acres, is covered with dense forests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

Mercury has once more been arrested
in its wild career by July's cooling
zephyrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

A half dollar dated 1916 was taken from
the stomach of catfish caught in Lake
Burnsides, near Scooba. Miss, few days
uQo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

longer a party at all. and, If ne succeeus
In imposing his will upon 1t At the coming
CONVENTION. it is very questionable II
the party will be able to elect its candi-
date for Governor. The country is PIN
ing to see all such men as German driven
forever from public place.
----------------
Kansas corn crop this year will be
about 100000 bushels the biggest the
state ever had. Nebraska, too, expects
TO make a record, if present indications
hold out. with the largest crop ever raised
in the State.
The average of Lord Salisbury's Cabi-
net is IS. that of Mr.. Gladstone's was 55
and after he resigned, 81. BY including
nineteen Ministers in his Cabinet Lord
Salisbury has made it the largest of the
century.
The Chicago Times Herald offers 20 in
ventors 5000 in prizes 20 be awarded to
the best horseless carriage which shall
take part in a race from Milwaukee to
Chicago about the first OF November next.
Professor Cesare Lombroso, the great
Italian crimnologoist. has discovered that
ono OF the most striking characteristics
of criminals is the absence Of wisdom
teeth
Mississippi mosquitoes are filing up the
gaps Jet down by the sherins of that
capped convict to return to prison.
Unless Messrs. Horr and Harvey can
ring IN the Sunday closing or the bicycle
their silver debate VIII go begging in
public interest.
During the year ending June S0th last
3sl American vessels were lost-s5 steam
vessels and 276 sailing ships. barges. and
the like.
In bringing suit against a newspaper
for attacking his character the son OF
the Marquis Of Queensbury discounts the
parental rules.
The colors OF the Defender are cherry
ana DldCk. JNtS WOulu lltS'Hl Il Noiif
appearance floating beneath any other
color.
A half dollar dated 1916 was taken from
, the stomach of a catfish caught in Lake
Burnsides near Scooba. Miss, few days
ago.
Recent surveys show that one-sixth Of
the state of Oregon, something over TO-
10000 acres is covered with dense forests.
The saucy summer girl and the omni-
present bicycle have relegated the finan-
cial question 10 the rear.
The Prohibitionists will make a mistake
If they name Roosevelt for their Presi-
Dental candidate.
Mercury has once more been arrested
in its wild career by Julys cooling
zephyrs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-16
C. 2. A. MANIFESTO.
Anti-CatbOIic Canadians Demand Ex-
pulsion of Jesuits.

TORONTO. Ontario, March 1.-THE ex-
ecutive committee of the G. p. A. Cana
dian Protective Association has issued a
manifesto, in which a solemn protest is
entered against Dominion interference in
the Manitoba school question 1t accuses the
Catholic hierarchy, which, it says, is con-
trolled by Jesuits, of stirring up feelings
of discomfort in the minds of French half
breeds, who, if let alone, would have ac-
cepted the school act without question.
There is also a very slight yelled threat
that If the Dominion government accedes
to the hierarchy demands civil war will
be engendered, sas happened to use the
words of the manifesto. ito the great coun-
try to the south of US. when $4,000. 600 900
was expended and the lives of nearly a
million men sacrificed to make good ar
guments for state and federal rights
Continuing, the manifesto says: ITO pre-
vent a recurrence of attempts to destroy
the public school system of the various
provinces and to restore harmony among
all our people. irrespective of creed, we ask
all our members and every patriotic citi-
zen to unite in the just demand that Jesuits
be forthwith expelled from this country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-16
Mr.. ogIesbee,s Run of Luck.

Mr.. r. b. Oglesbee, Secretary of the Sem
ate, returned yesterday to his home in
Plymouth His experience in the last three
months has been varied, and at times ex-
citing, but Mr.. Ogesbee has kept cool
head. His law Office was consumed by fire.
leaving not vestige of valuable library
and collection of papers on local, State
and national politics secured from current
literature. While he was at home attend
ing to business made necessary by the fire
his room at the Denison Hotel was de-
stroyed by fire, and more papers of vaiEc
to him were lost. A change in fortune soon
came in the birth of child in his house,
hold, but another change brought him the
news only few days since that a team
of horses had run away with his father,
giving him severe injury.
Mr. Oglesbee lost a collection of docu-
ments on civil-service reform which he
priced very highly. He said yesterday that
If anything were needed more to show the
viciousness of the spoils system it was the
trouble in the Legislature at it's close Dur
ing his stay in the city he has made a
wide circle of admiring friends