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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

1t was with very great regret that We
read that the Central Trade ana labor
Union, of this city, had last Tuesday
night adopted d resolution advising mem
beers of labor unions 70 refrain from join
ing our volunteer military companies and
recommending to those who are now mem
bers of such companies to Withdraw from
them.
This action of The labor unions means
that i'm their opinion when lahorers IAN
out with their employers and strike they
have right to destroy the property Of
that employer and beat nCn-un.on men
who take their places a means Of
coercing their former employer 20 accedr
TO their demands, and that any efficient
body OF military that interVenes and
forces them to desist from destroying
property and beating the new men is a
natural enemy of laborng men The
labor unions which entertain tbs idea
will never get any substantial support for
Il outside their own membership. How
ever much citizens who are not members
of labor unions may sympath.2e with the
laborer in dispute he may have with
his employer they Will never tolerate the
thought that the laborer is TO coerce the
employer INTO conceding his demand by
destroying his property and beating the
new man who wishes to take the place
that he has vacated. The laborer must
resort 10 the methods OF peace TO get
the Justice which Is denied him. He viii
never be permitted 10 institute what IS
practically civil war 10 force the old EN-
-, "a. g..g,
he entertains. We hope no laboring man
will allow himself 10 be affected N the
slightest degree by this advice OF the
Central Labor Union our advice TO la
boring men is 10 join the volunteer mill
tary If they like military service, or exer-
else any other right of citizen that
suits them. Our population is not div
ded into laboring men and non-la boring
men. With the exception of the very
few who have incomes on which they are
able to live without work and who choose
TO live in idleness, OF which there are
very few. We are all laborins men. All
that any of us have right TO ask of the
laws is that they will keep out of the
way and permit each one of us TO work
freely and without interruption wherever
We can use our work TO the best advant-
age. The br.cklayer sells his labor TO the
contractor. the bank clerk sells his to
the bank, the shop girl sells hers 10 the
Broad-street dry goods merchant. the
writer OF this article sells his to the
ownership OF The Times newspaper. All
that any OF US have a right to ask is that
We may have undisputed opportunity TO
sell our labor on the best terms We can
make. But as soon as the law under
takes to nix the wages that our respective
employers are TO give. those employers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

what they think ~ worth. and upon the
other II is a swindle practiced upon the
public TO allow what the West virginia
corporation In question has done. WIN
great diffidence we suggest law some
what of this sort for each state: Allow
no public corporation-we do not inciuae
private corporations. which are generaiy
only manufacturing concerns-to r char-
tered without some fixed rates between
Its minimum. bona iide. paid up. and
maximum stock Allow no increase In
the maximum or In the mortgage debt ex-
cept upon application to and upon good
cause shown TO a court of proper turisdle-
ton. Allow no one corporation TO absorb
another, whether by lease or purchase.
except upon such application to the court.
We do not expect measure OF this sort
to cure the evil entirely. but We think 1t
would be step in the right direction,
and that experience under 1t would sug-
gest other measures that would In time
bring the case under something like in
telligent admin stration.
We propose these measures to arouse
discussion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
Editor The Times:

EIItOE itt liWe1.
Dear s.r.-l have read your editorial in
regard 10 Tie CITY OWNING an electric
EgHt pidit very carefully ana WIN much
interest. and bcEeVc tual Tor the GOOD or
the city as much light az possible should
be thrown OF the subject
ar. Gl0Ver's resolution = nul! ana NOi4
unless certain things can be accomplished.
In 1894 $4,000 was spent Tor the lighting
of the city.
NON. If for 5000 We can have the
same lighting done and {" per cent Of
this expenditure, or $2fovJ each year put
aside 10 pay Ger the plant that IS fur
nlshiug this Light, the plant AT tbs cad
OF six years 10 be- owned by the city OF
Richmond. 1 cannot see now tAN-paYefs
can be hurt by the transaction, Tor II
this de so Richmond could AFFORD ar the
end OF SIX years TO gave th@ plant away
II necessary, for even .hen there would
have been "a saving ~ $500 per year, or
about Sl2J0O .u addition 10 owning the
plant FOR nothing.
IL Is neXt TO impossible 10 conduct mu-
ni.lpal affair with the same economy
that Is seen In private uslness, but Dy
proper supervision and management 81
can surely be appr achei, and II tAcre
Is a p.g profit made by turn sh.rg cleo
tric light 10 the city and Individual con-
sumers this profit would prevent .Ie city
from AZ least losing any money, ana no
one but our citizens prort BY II, TOR an
funds paid for light would be Kept here,
where needed, instead OF going out OF our
community, as at present in the way Of
all dividends and interest IN excess OF I
per cent, al which price the money could
easily be- obtained Oh RchmOnd's credit.
If our gas works was the abode OF
''heclers" and idlers then We could lCok
for the same class 20 compose the en-
ployes Of the electric light plant, but the
city is furnishing gas at 81 per thousand
feet. and the annual statemc nts speak
for themselves. Richmond Is IN the light
ing business. and business principles de-
mand her having the most improved
lights-sgrely not 10 give competitor
monopoly on a better commodity; and II
would appear that this plan OF Mr..
Glover's would help greatly towards re
trenchment and reform" Al ali events
II proper security cannot be given 10
insure its provisions being carried out.
why, then, II falls through, and surely
there should be sufficient intelligence In
the Finance Committee to prevent them
accepting straw bond. These proper
details and safeguards being fulfilled.
there IS no way, In my humble judgment,
that Richmond can be anything but a
gamer. and the plan Is plausible enough
TO deserve trial. with the proper Sc
curity being given. Very respectfully.
JA0tS r 2RAACik-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
THE COHEN co.
Breeder, Talley
& Company.
3O7 EAST BROAD ST,
Nm cLoAks an primo cost.

All CLOAKS at prime cost.
All MERINO UNDERW EAR at a re-
GuctiOn of 10 per cent.
All COMFORTABLE and BLANKETS
at a educton Of 10 per cent.
De. DRESS GOODS reduced to l9c.
soc. DRESS GOODS reduced to 39c.
These are for Winter Goods.
For Spring we have received NEW
DRESS GOODS al %, 3li4 i2i2, 90 Toe,
81 and $50.
LOVELY WASH SILKS At p. % and
i2i2-.
SILK PONGEE. -Jc.
Beautiful selections Of PEBCALES in
New Patterns az l24c.
DOMESTIC GOODS at the lowest prices
ever known.
80 yards ANDROSCOGGlN and BAR
KDR COTTON for 500 or any quantity
at the price. l-lc. per yard.
~ yards FRUIT OF THE LOOM or
LANGDON rs COTTON for s. or ST.. per
yard for any smaller quantity.
3d.. yards PRIDE or THE WEST
WAMSUTTA. ALPINE ROSE COTTON
and BTRLEIGU LONG COTTON Tor ST.
or any quantity Of either al same rate
per yard QlcD.
UTICA HEMMED SHEETS. size 90x90
co.. yards square,, at boc.
other HEMMED SHEETS at Is and SOC.
PILLOW CASES, 20, 1879 and lie.
,O-i BLEACHED SHEErING, 10 2-3. o.
. and 2,c. for the best.
1914 BROWS SHEETING. Is 10 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
wiz, or MaSCHEsTEE.
aaupsu,ugs of Interest Gathered Over
Ta~r~ Yesterday.

Il
:. 30. heen long time since the equal
~ he weather OF yesterday has been seen
Lars and il IL feared that the result VIII
be intense suffering to the poor OF this
citv Foot travel about this city Is al
most entirely suspended, and the street
nars are experiencing much difficulty.
m was stated yesterday that the report
NJ the death of MIR. La Prade. which was
ranorted mere on wednesday, was false,
but that ne was In critical condi,ioh
from having his feet amputated. MT.
Ia prade Is the gentleman who, as re-
ported In The ZINES, was found insensl-
bic I'm the road near Hallsboro last sun
gay morning. s,,.
skating on Forest Hill lake was, noted in
Yesterdays Times, was getting along very
well yesterday.
An entertainment. called Aunt Dinah 5
Quilting Party" Will be given at the
8sptist parsonage next Friday night. ana
prizes will be awarded the two best
Miss Addle Walden, of Danville, is Wis
iting Mrs. j. 7. Jewett on Bainhridse
Mir. John NJ. Moore left Wednesday for
stanton, where he will be in attendance
mon the convention of the Young Men $
Christian Association In that city.
The week of prayer services az West
End Methodist church are growing IN III
Miss Oracle e. Williams. Of Chester
field. is visiting her cousin, Miss Lula
Williams. No. 7O2 Hull street.
The committees from the various
Junior order Councils OF this city met
last night at Odd-Fellows' Hall 10 perfect
arrangements I'm reference TO celebrating
Washlngton's birthday, February 20. ~,
The Council Committee on Lght VIII
meet tonight at as o'clock.
The german which was to have taken
place tonight under the auspices Of the
Manchester Junior German Club has been
the regular meeting of the City Council
will be held tonight.
Miss Bertha Baker, Of Avondale, GIN
cinnat. Ohio, is visiting Mrs. W. +.
Mathews.
The Hastings Court adjourned Nednes-
day for this term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
BTHNED 10 DEATH.
The Hor. bio Fate of an Old Lady Seventy.
Five Years at Ace

Mrs Mary \. Brown. an old woman
living with her son, Mr. W -. Brown.
at No. a. north Twenty-seventh street.
was so badly burned about 1 O'Clock We'd
nesday afternoon THAI she died Al an
early hour yesterday morning.
TGerc was no one ia the Dom when
the accident occurred except Mrs. Brown.
whose screams alarmed the members
of the household and brought them 10
the room.
From those who first entered the room
It was learned that the unfortunate
woman must have stood close 90 he IRE.
and that her dress iguited from the oDen
CRATE Al OF her clothing was burned
on, and when Or. Virginius Harrison
dressed her wounds large pieces Of iesh
fen off, adding 20 her intense suffering
For the past three years Mrs. Br)WH's
faculties have been impaired. She was
soVcnty-tve years OF age, and hdd resided
in this city for the past foFty-fVc years
she was ore OF the oldest members Of
Union Station Methodist church. and l.
SAID 10 have been a woman of those traits
of character which rndeared her 10 he
memory OF those with whom she was
thrown in contact.
The funt raj will take place this morn
Ing AT II o'clock from the house. The
.nterment will be at lakewood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

editor Times Your editorial remarks
ON the "stampedins Of the Council are
extremely apropOs.
Ar. r.sUur uueriy disclaims the pub
Ishpd statements of Brown x CO., or
\pW York lie does not know Wt1 they
are nor where they obtained their lsdIrs
from brt he does know that the Rich
m,rd Railway and Electric Company
have barely managed 10 make their uAcd
charges. after paying operating expenses.
No statement OF earnings nave ever bgeh
made except such as are required by the
laws of the State and city and tho-f
uttered los the brokers referred TO above
were made by them for the purpose o.
enabling mem 90 trade .u the bpLis' ana
were never authorized Dy the company.
Mr. Fishers amIaV.t was correctly
quoted but the statements or gross re-
GENTS contained not only receipts from
the railway and electric cOmuany IN TINS
city. but also the reec pts from an MS
branches aud those arising nom sales or
old machinery and material The gross
earnings OF the company from MS railway
and electric light service has never cA-
credcd $4,000. and this sum includes the
5000 paid by the city Tor It's street
lights. out OF which the company makes
no profit
The stockholders of the Richmond Rail
way and Electric Company have invested
over "a million dollars DO tins CITY, ara
have never yet received dollar OF NV
bends or ans portion Of their Investment
''''N 4. PlIZINl. JR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
LIT AL hY Err.

An alarm Of fire was turned in az Z
O'Clock Yesterday morning from box -.
The fire proved TO he in the dWeilin.
street oregon Hin Adjoining this house
is Mrs Cannicks house. No. 523. and IT
was from an improperly adjusted Gtove
originated. and burned through to the
house OF Mrs. Burke
The hremen responded promptly ana oN-
uugushed the flames, after damage -
the extent of about $40 had been t'a-
tanned
Chief Shaw. while driving TO tile fire.
broke the front axle of his buggy IA an
accident
1t Is said that the family are poor PEG
pie. and that they lost nearly everything
that they possessed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

say they will close business. ana all Oh
us. the employees. are thrown out upon
the world with nothing to do and no way
of gaining our bread. The worst enemy
OF the laboring man IS the agitator WHO
wishes the Government TO interfere De-
tween him and his employer.
In this connection We call attention 10
a notable statement made In another
column by Mr.. John II. Potter in a ie''er
10 the New York Sun OF the effect OF the
complete organization OF labor In New
Zealand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

The funeral Of Mr.. J.. II. Cosby, whose
death has been noticed ia The Times,
took place Yesterday afternoon at .
o'clock from Trinity Methodist church,
of witch the deceased had long been a
consistent member. and was attended by
the Royal Arcanum Council. with which
Mr. Cosby was connected. The following
-.-arl th. DaIi-haarers. Messrs. X. N.
Beadles. j. H. Beadles, G. ). Garrett
William +. isbell, Joseph W. Starke, r..
8 Stubbs. Walter Sydnor, George -.
Smith and j 4 Young.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
me Texas Ste r.

fairlV large audience al the Academy
last nigur. The weather kept down the
size 81 the audience, but those present
were very enthusiastic ana .hoWCt ~
their frequent applause that the steer
is suu ore OF HOyts chief iun-'ndkcr5.
There will bee a matinee to-day, and
the engagement will close with perform
aucr tonight, when the curtain VIII rise
promptly ~ 5 O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
Irorerty Transfers.

Richmond Thomas Rock to p. r. Hunt
personally. 81. nm.
Mann. oae-third interest I'm lot {. In block
Il. lots g. T. s. 9. 10. II and y. in block
~. lots g. 3. @. 7. 8. 9. l0 II and T. in block
A. lease of store 80. west Broad street
and of garden near New Reservoir ana
i'm tools. fixtures. stock. chooses I'm action.
&c. $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
Scallled t. Death.

Mr.. j. g. Smith. who lives al the cor
ner OF and Thirtieth streets. lost his
little three-year-old son by very sad
accident Wednesday the little boy fen
into rub of boiling water while playing
around the room. Hc was terribly scald-
ed. ana uotu Outstanding all efforts TO
alleviate his sufter.ugs he deed at an
early hour yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
ARE YOU DEAF?
non,t Won want to Efear?

THE AURAPHONE VIII help YOU If
YOU ao. 1T is "a recent scientific inVen-
ten 10 assist the hearing Of any one
rot BORN deaf Nhen In The ear IL
is invisible. and does not cause the slight
est discomfort II is 10 the ear what
glasses are to the eye. an ear spectacle.
An experienced Aurst VIII be- az the
Exchange Hotel Richmond, on FRIDAY
NND SATURDAY. February Nth and 9tn.
from \. NJ. % = f. NJ, whore tLey can
be tested FREE or CHARGE.
The AURApfGONE co
no Metropolitan Binding,
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

Judge Pryor thinks the marriage ritual
will soon have TO be amended so Is 10
read: Husband and wife until death vi
divorce DO us part" In some oil the
Western states the ''Or diy5-ce' amend
ment Is always understood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

Little Is known Of Mr. Baker. the new
senator from Kansas. but the fact tnat
during his term in the State Legislature
"he excited the anlmosty Of the o9u-
lists in a greater degree than rny other
member is 10 his credit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

a family of eight persons recehdy
moved into Springfield. Mo, who mad ohiS
four eyes among them. Five were 10
tally blind, one had two eyes ana t"o
had one eve each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

The Commercial Building and Loan AS
sociation offers its full-paid certificates
of stock at $50 per share. ~
This stock pays a cash dividend OF
per cent. per annum and participates In
the profits of the association. For
further information, address Commercial
Building and Loan Association, SU3 Main
street. Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
3 Snnn lILZn-

4 small blaze occurred In the engine
house of ,he Chesapeake and ohio rail-
way. corner of Seventeenth and Marshall
streets. Yesterday about 2.}0 o'clock. An
alarm Na4 turned I'm AMI the department
responded promptly and soon distinguished
the flames The damage was uliiiug.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
CoIOrGl ShiItIlgS.
~ French Fprca'cs,
scotch Madras, b
" OXlorlS,
81 Flannel aGd six.

We do not carry only samples,
but we import and carry a stock
of every pattern we show. It's
well to order early If You want
the choice Of patterns.
We have an improved syftemof
cutting and our facilities are m-
surf assed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

". T.. PORTER. Sr late with the
Fourqurean-Pr.Ce Company, IS with as.
and sOlicits the support OF his friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

We will invest money for parties hav-
ing money to lend on real estate OF on
good collaterals.
THE FINANCE TRADING COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
A QUESTION OF LIGHT.
TIE Full TEXT OF Mr.. GLOTEFS
Resolution IN THE COUNCIL.
He Writes the Times n Letter On the Sub
jeci-Tbe Raj. way Company Denies the
Statement Of the n y. Brokers.
To the Editor Of The Times:

To the Editor of The Times;
Dear S!r.--I notice in your paper OF TINS
morning an editorial on the subject OF a
resolution passed at the last meeting Oh
the Common Council in reference 10
city electric plant. which l feel does tAe
friends OF the measure injustice As nohe
resolution I'M nun beg that you VIII do
so. IL Is follows: - a..
BE IT resolved by the Couhc,i oL sne
city Of Richmond (tne Board OF AldeT me-,
dred and fiftv Thousand dollars n four
per cent bonds be. and IS hereby, appro-
priated for the purpose OF purchas.hs an
electric light plant and site therefor
said bonds and interest 10 De re-
deemed from the current revenues as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

At sherifs sale in New for" feceh''y
collins were knocked Gown TO DlddcIs d
a cent apiece The leai5rs u nsl rave
become cverstocked as a result u me
trolley tie-uD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

The theft Of flowers from the grave Of
the late Ward McAllister IS strange
travesty upon the esthetic life ot that
sentIrman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

Populist bard threatens TO write an
epic poem on the party OF his faith. This
popular beginning is earnestly aussested'
.ANa thy Loss most deeply feel"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

1t is now in order for some one TO burn
that ground hog i'm elligy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

Somebody is trying to rob Mr.. Glad
stone Of half Of his laurei5 Dy endeayor-
ing TO prove that he ONCE sans love
diftits in 4 tenOr voice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

An unmarried woman mas applied Tor
the place Uf public eXecutioneer In Aus
tria. She undoubtedly wishes to get
even with pertdious imam.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

Above the doorway Of music MAJ! IN
Yokohama years ago was printed N Eng
lish the following: For the ANUS einent
OF foreigners. No dogs or Cinnamon adj
fnfttpI 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

Appomattox ought TO be rescued from
vandalism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08

In this connection We call attention 10
a notable statement made In another
column by Mr. John II. Potter in letter
TO the New York sun OF the effect OF the
complete organization OF labor In New
Zealand.
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Little Is known Of Mr. Baker. the new
senator from Kansas. but the tact that
during his term in the state Legislature
"he excited the animosty Of the o9u-
lists in a greater degree than rny other
member" is 10 his credit.
family of eight persons recently
moved into Springfield. Mo, who mad ohly
four eyes among them. Five were 10
tally blind, one had two eyes ana TAO
had one eye each.
Judge Pryor thinks the marriage ri'uai
will soon have TO be amended so as 10
read Husband and wife until death OF
divorce DO us part" In some oil the
Western states the "or diy5-ce amend
ment is always understood
At n sherlffs sale in New York recently
collins were knocked Gown 20 bidders Al
a cent apiece. The leai3rs rust rave
become cvers,ocked as a result Il the
trolley tie-up.
Above the doorway of a music hal IN
Yokohama years ago was printed IN Eng
lish the following: For the anus elnent
OF foreigners. No dogs or Cinnamon adj
mitted.
A Popuist bard threatens 10 write an
epic poem on the party Of his faith This
popular beginning is earnestly suggested:
I'VE thy loss most deeply feel
An unmarried woman mas applied Tor
the place Of public eXecutioneer In Aus
tria. She undoubtedly wishes to get
even with perfidious IMAM.
Somebody is trying 10 rob Mr. Glad
stone Of half Of his laurei5 ny endeavor-
ing TO prove that he ONCE sans love
ditties in a tenor voice.
The theft Of flowers from the grave Of
the late Ward McAllIster IS strange
travesty upon the esthclc life vi that
gentleman.
1t is now in order for some one TO burn
that ground hog in eiiigy.
Appomattox ought 10 he rescued from
vandalism