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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17
RTsSIi,S NEW PENiL CODE
About to BE Promulgated After fourfee"
Years Of study by Experts.

Years Of study by Experts.
Russia is about TO promugate a re-
formed penal code. upon which experts
have been at work for the past fourteen
years Alexander III. appointed. in 1851,
a commission 20 prepare the new code.
previous commission had reported the
need OF an improved code, after preparing
the law of February q. 1870, upon the
general administration Of prisons. The
commission, working through commit
tee Of experts. collated all the penal laws
Of the Empire, and those OF the most
enlightened countries. and studied them
I'm the light Of the most recent theories
upon the subject. The code, when finally
promulgated. will replace the code Of
capital and correction punishment, bear
ing date 1876. but since much amended
1t will also suPersede the penal code OF
Justices OF the Peace, published i'm 1854.
The commission prepared general out
line Of the scheme several years ago, had
tt translated into many languages, ana
sent 1t 20 eXI erts with requests Tor criti-
oism. Professor Gretchen, Of Bernc.
wrote a highly-dctailed criticism Of tho
project of law. and the commission has
since issued thirteen volumes containing
all that experts have said Of its work.
Meanwhile. already the work OF the
ccmmis SION has been felt in the penal
laws Of tho empire. IL was upon the
commissions recommendation that the
laws Of 1855 we're put into OPERATION for
the suppre ssion OF workhouses and houses
Of reciusion Corporal punishment tn the
prisons was abrogated at the suggestion
of the commission. Laws against usury
and tie fraudulent acts of public officials
have also grown out az the
work Of the commission, so that the
final recommendations of that BODY are
9v aited with much hope. Meanwhile,
rari OF the Russian press is urging that
the new penal code be called IN honor OF
Alexander Ill, since 1t takes the place
Of that sometimes called the code OK
Nichnlas-NnW York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17
Ir1l.t nn,enden.s Last picture.

NORRIsTOWN. PA, Aug. l5.-Ihomas
yTovondop the artist. who was killed last
night while trying TO save the life OF
child ieft on an easel an unfinished pic
ture of Western lie, which he ao2ndoheu
on account Of falling eyesight.
The funerals OF the Trenton Cut-Oil
victims. Artist Thomas lovenden anu
BESSIE Pifer. have been arranged Tor sat
urday evening.
Tho former will be buried at o'clock
In the famous Plymouth Meeting Gene
terry. directly opposite his late home
Bessie's funeral Will take place M 3.oo
o'clock. in the Montgomery Cemetery
this borough.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

The funeral Of Or. W T. Richardson
was held an the Second presby' g.aa
church yesterday morning. The services
were conducted by Rov. Or. Nose -.
Fogc, assisted by Rev. Or. J. y. sliih
and Rev j. calvin Stewart No scr
mon was preached. bat DR. H0gr o.
livsrcl q beautiful and touching prayer.
After the services the remains we're
taken 60 Waynesboro for intcrmcnL by
way Of the Chesapeake and ONO rail.
NV. Thev were accompen.ea by ST. and
Mrs william n. s'albott and Or. James
l.. Smith and son. As soon as Nayne9-
bOro was reached the .ntcrment took
place.
Miss Gcncgieve Kelly returned home
Thursday nie.t after a deightful visit
OF several ufnths 20 Ncwport News,
ola Point. ard Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

his vessel. The British ensign was MOIST
cd. but no notice was taken OF IL
The captain kept the vessei on ne,
course. and the Venezuelan sent snot
through the schooner's sails. There were
several passengers on board, ana tnsy'
well as the crew. became so sn.-
ened that they threw themselves down
on the deck Truxillo was coinpen,u ~
heave TO- ana the Venezuelan came aio.is-
side. Truxillo the passengers anu 1ne
crew were forced 10 enter shaii pod'
and were kept there for nearly Tour nour',
Meantime. tho Venezuelans had searched
the ship. FIniing nothing TO warrant
her detention. they then allowed her 10
continue ON hnr vnvagc. Vow YORK sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17
The IunenhIir9 Murder.

We have read very carefully the report
of the committee OF citizens Of Luncr-
burg. and the proceedings Of a meeting
Of citizens Of that county held subse-
Quent 10 the report. and have come to
the conclusion that one thing at least is
made clear. and that is that The new trial
" tho women charged with the crime
ought 10 take place 10 some other county
than Lunenburg. That conclusion is
clinched by the adoption az tine meeting
OF "a suggestion 10 ,he people OF he count
ty 20 boycott The Richmond Tines. =
journal that. so il appears to US. has
been honestly striving 10 get at the
truth of the matter. That is an ugly Slip
are correctly represented BIZ tho meeting
and Is something we are sure they would
not 90 IN their cooler momcnts. stanton
Nfnhica cor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

and ratify the action OF the Street COM
mittee so that we may have road 10
tho Exposition when IT orens. That IL
the all-important thing now. Let ms take
up the viaduct matter In mediately after
wards. and our friends in Jefferson ward
must Yield 20 the general interests OF the
city. We w.h pay them every dolIfr OF
damage we do them. but We canno, allow
their fears Of injury that will not be re-
allied 10 stand in the way OF this great
public improvement so much ncsdea'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17
Founder Bradley Opposed to Cupid.

AsBTRY PARK, Aug. l6.---Founder
James 4. Bradley owns tho shore 'front.'
of Asbury Park. and forinul2ies rules
Tor the government Of those wac ire
ouent the beach and boardwalk. The
beach ar the foot OF Deal Lake, az the
end Of the boardwalk is the favoriIe
after-dark rendezvous for lOye-sick maid
ems and youths. and is crowded nightly
with the young people from the hotels.
The practice Is not looked on with favor
BY Founder Bradley. and to-day nc had
erected at tho popular trysting-paee "a
large sign which reads
NO persons viii be allowed TO pass
this point after dark, for reasons known
TO the police"
The beach police tonight stopped hun
dreds OF young folks. who We're heading
for their favorite secluded retreat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17
SATURDAY. AUGUST II. 1895.
TO. DAYS MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Gray Eagle Tribe. 1. y. X NJ, Ceh'rai
Manaicka Tribe. !. o. r. NJ. Odd-Fel'
lows Hall.
Monroe Lodge. Golden shore, Gatewood's
Richmond Lodge. /. a. Of NJ, X. G. f.
Hall. -
Richmond Assembly. i. S. Of G. f.,
COrcoran Hall.
Randolph Literary Society, Fcwhaian
Clubhouse.
Good. viii Council. Jr. o. L. \. NJ, odd
Fellows Hall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

WICHITA. KAN. Aug. i6-I. ". Dayls.
Of Greensbu,a. Kan. who was a member
Of the dual State Legislature lurine the
memorable sossious OF 1875, a. an in-
teryicw stated fhtt the popIlaton or
that town had dw.ndled from 'N ave
years ago 70 f25.
The bonded Indebtedness Of tho cisy
incurred in the establishment Of wator-
works. electric lighting. and other inter-
n.i improvements IS SA.9p Farmers
hous. for song and movcI them away,
amt the handful OF people that SUI re-
n ain refuse IN ray tiNes. The ouisiAnI-
ine nnnls arc MorthInas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17
ArAToRlrE or uR. GRrsHAm
How Professor Dabncy became Solicitor
of Claims.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Aug iG. w. u.
Dabney. Solicitor of Claims for the State
Department. who has beer elected pre-
fcssor of cO-lmon and statute iaW at
tho University OF Virginia. hy the board
of visitors 0f that institution, Was a
ham. While serving as one OF the at
torncys Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, be argued a case befor, Judge
Gresham. IN Chicago. and 50 impressed
the latter that when Mr.. Gresham became
Secretary Of State he sent for Mr. Dab
ney and offered him the position of solicit
tor I'm the department Mr.. Dabney was
graduated from the University twenty
years ago. Professor Minor whom Doc
succeeds. was his Instructor in law. te
Is known best I'm legal circles as The
author OF standard work on railroad
law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17
SAYS He i, wooed with nypnoti,m.

ATCHISON. KAN. Aug. "a colorcd
man here believes that be has been
c0niured by Il coiorcd woman, who wants
him 10 marry her and believes that tt
Is no use 90 resist any longer. He says
that She threw guher-dust on him. and
that he has since found ~ impossible 10
resist going 10 see her. he feels that
the next time he calls he viii have 10
propose. and although he loves another
girl, will have to marry her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

HOUGHTON. MICH. Aug lG-Fore-
closure proceedings were tegtn yoster-
day aga.rsr the Chrystal M'nug COM
pany. and the mill property will be sold
september 81. TO pay the bon led Indebted
ness with accrued Interest anl t.Ncs.
amounting 10 Sl65e 90 This mine has
sunk Just even $4,000. and. as
Us stock is worcestershire the holders
probably cannot save the property all
though they are endeayOring 20 do so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

BARBADOES. W. l., July 29.-The
schooner Ellen, owned ard sailed by Cap
tain Truxilo. an Englishman. has re-
ported TO the harbor-master OF the port
OF Spain Trinidad, as follows:
The captain was on a voyage out from
Trinidad to the Venezuelan port of
Maturin. when within two miles of Trini-
dad q Venezuelan cruiser fred q shot at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

BAN FRANCISCO. Aug. a6.-U. S.
Grant, Jr., favorite son or the famous
general came UP from San Diego on Tues
day. with w. f. Hadley, late proprietor
Of the Thornton House. Young Grant.
who. with bis mother and brothers, is
very extensively interested In Southern
California enterprises. announces the pur-
chase from Hadley Of the Thornton House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

MEMPHIS TENN. Aug 16-Last nigh.
rear ArlmgtCn. Tenn, the log house Of
Mrs. Callie Harrell vas destroyed by FIRE
and she and her two daughters burned
TO death. and their bodies entirely con-
slmed. a son. who slept IN the rear Of
the house. escaped with his life. Foul
play rs suspected. and the sheriff has left
for Arlington with bl0oQ- ho3nds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

The injury TO Miss Mary j. Braver, the
rttle daughter OF Mr. Fred. c. Brausr. by
lished In yesterdays Times, was more
serious than a, first thought. Or. Brock.
who was summoned. found that her knee
was fractured, and she will probably be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

which f. ono Of the most historic bu',a'nss
IN ,ho lever V" nart of the State. II oc-
n ~ ;no ,v"' a,t,re block. facing on the
PIaza and is surrounded by very beau beau,
,, ir1' ,,r anu Grant and his associates
intende to spend great deal of mo ii,,S ON
the hosiery and make 1t a mag sl,,,en's
modern hotel. which. in appoins,aponrssII
and luxury, will equal Coronado anu D''
Monte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

An exchange tells OF man who stopped
his paper ana wrote to the editor as fol-
lows: II think folks autent TO spend
their muney for .paypurs, mi daddy didn't
and every buddey sed he was The in
telligents man IN the kentry and had
the smartest family OF boise that every
dug taters."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17

SOFIA. Aug. l6.-It Is reported that one
hundred villagers were killed I'm an at
tack on August 9th by Bulgarians ia the
village Of Janakla. In the Kirdjali dis
trilJ The irsrrgt IT'S lost ten men. No
women or children killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-17
Slammed Work TO Shout.

All Of the industries in which colored
labor is employed have been shut down
this week on &C cunt Of protracted meet
ing.-Sussex Gazette.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
WIFE SENTENCES HUSBAND.
Thirty Days In JAIL" She Said When the
Judge Turned tho Cnso Over to Har

Thirty Days In JAIL" She Said When the
Judge Turned tho Case Over to Hsr.
The novelty Of wife being called to
pronounce sentence upon her husband
added zest to the proceedings in the po-
lice court at Richmond recently. John
TreIlcr had time and time again been
fined for drunkenness, and his wife in
variably paid the fines. The other day
he wss up again on the customary
charge, with tho added offense Of wife
beating.
Justice Orutchfeld, whose unique
methods OF dispensing justice are we'll
known, turned an unwilling ear to tho
chronic oulprit and called upon the wife
to decide the penalty. Mrs Trexler
calmly scanned her dareiot husband and
sternly said:
Thirty days in Jail"
Trexler patheticaily pleaded for for.
giyeness, alleging penitent spirit and
yearning to reform, but the oft abused
and now triumphant vito was ine1or-
able, and the court order ed that the sem
tence should take effect at nce.-New
York Sun.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when,
rightly used. The many, who live bet-
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds beat products 20
the needs of physical being,,will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas 4
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of. a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts ON the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all. drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but 1t is man
nfactured by the CaliforniR Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Eigs.
and being well informed, you viii ssgzS
accept any substitute IL offered 6
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
P1ayina Upon o Prejudice.

While the silver advocates are LAYING
particular and peculiar stress upon the
term British gold standard, - for the
purpose OF playing upon q prejudice,
they ignore the fnct that Great Britain
stuck to silver in her eastern possessions
long after the other nations Of the world,
including the United States. had stricken
silver down. And Great Britain is even
now engaged In organizing currency
system for Hongkong and some Of her
far eastern colonies, the basis and unit
of which is to DO silver dollar of cer
tain weight and dnensss 1t is we'll
enough to give even "the devil his due. I"
Savannah News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
THE ELIXIR OF LIFE.
at the Ago of nc NIT. Con Roncws His
Youth ind May 1.-Two DO Yenra Nor

at the Ago of DC MIR. Gofr Roncws H,s
Youth md May 1.-Two DO Years More.
AT the nge Of 80 George w. Goff. who
lives near Punta 9urda. Fla. has grown
young again. Up 10 q year ago Mr.. Golf
was blind. partially deaf and bald and
had been 80 for many years, About that
time. however. he suddenly recovered
his eyesight md hearing. and his hair
began to grow. Now Mr. GofY hears
and sees as well as he ever did and his
head ID covered with a growth of black
hair. As his eyesight strengthened and
his hnir grew marked change occurred
III Mr.. GoR's physical condition, and
from being decrepit man, hardly able
to walk. he became as strong and active
as youth Of 90 years. The wrinkles
on his skin disappeared, and he now
looks fresh and youthful
The case has puzzled tho physicians.
They say the man is entirely rejuvenat-
ed and may live 90 years longer They
assert that tho old tissues have been re-
placed by now, and that physically Mr..
Golf is not more than 20 years old. So
youthful did Mr.. Golf feel that last
week lie married handsome young
girl To look at tho couple one would
never suspect that there was any diff
ference in their nges, although tho
groom isfo years older than his bride.
DIR. Qof WIS born in Georgia in
1905. He fought in the Indian war I'm
der Andrew jackson and remembers Old
Hickory well. He also was in the Mex
lean and OWL wars and was wounded
at the battle of Buena Vista. st. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
ELIZABETH CITY, N. @.

ELIZABETH OIrY. N. O., August s. =
a reception will be held to night at the
residence OF Mrs. James G. Morrisett
on Fearing street, in honor of her
guest, Miss Soutball, Of Northampton
county, Va.
There Was quite an enjoyable picnic
at Albemarle Park last night.
No CAGES were tried before the Mayor
this morning.
Several persons from this place at
tended the revival meeting at Oliyet
Church to day,
The Cyclone Baseball Club, of this
place, will play the Hartford team
next week.
=, An effort is being made to get the
Northern Female Baseball t,lnb nov
playing in this State, here. The effort
has not yet been successful, but as they
play IN Edenton we will probably have
the pleasure OF seeing them play.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
EDENTON. N. c.

The match game of ball between
Franklin and Edenton, WAS the attrac
tiou at the Fair Grounds Tuesday
afternoon. and those that went out
wishing for and expecting to see we'll
played and exciting game were not dis.
appointed, for 1t took eleven long in
nings to decide whose igame it should
be. at the end OF the ninth the score
being tie, 10 to 10. but the visitors
were fortunate enough to get the.needed
run with eleven innings, thereby WIN
ming the game. Features: The. good
hitting and Unfolding OF both teams,
except in the fourth inning, when the
Eranklins became ratified and let in
two runs before they could put our
boys ont and good hitting of the
visitors. Score IL to ~. Umpire, j,
Z. Bond.
GAME No. Wednesday evening at
about 4:30 Umpire Bond called play
ball with our boys at the bat, and what
they did for those nine little Franklin
kildees WAC indeed refreshing to us and
surprising to them. Who would have
thought that our boys could succeed in
capturing and picking the worry last
feather from those much talked of Kill
dees, but nevertheless, II is a fact, for
IN the three times that our boys wore
ut the bat, they knocked out eighteen
runs, while all the little Kiidees could
DO with Makely. our boy pitcher, WAS
to secure three eggs to take home with
them. They did not hit the ball but
for one safe hit.
Mills started in to pitch for the visi.
tors and was batted out and gave way
to MIR. Bryan, who Jared worse, for
our boys had good eye and simply
smashed the ball out in the field for
one, two and three baggers. While
this was gong on in the beginning of
the fourth with our boys at the bat.
Mr.. Daniels, our catcher, was on third
base, the ball was batted aud secured
by fielder and thrown to Mr.. KimbaiI,
the Franklin catcher, to cut off Mr.,
Daniels, who was running in home at
full speed.
Mr. Kimbsll secured the ball and
got directly in front of MIR. Daniels,
consequently there WAS collision, and
Mr.. kimbsll was Knocked down. This
seemed to make the little Killdees ashy
and they refused to play longer, con.
Eequently the game was won by
Edenton. Score, Is to 0. Umpire, j.
g. Bond.
Mr.. David Carter died very suddenly,
this morning OF rheumatism of the
heart.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
THE COMING MAN.
Bakes o Cako and Wins Prixe OF q Ken.
tuoky Fair.

Bakes o Cak0 and Wilma q Prize OF o Ken
tuoky Fair.
The coming man" was very much
i'll evidence ut fair in Lawrenceburg
KY. A local hardware firm offered big
special premium for the best cake Of
any kind. Mr.. Harry II. Grain. brother
of Lawrenoeburg's mayor, Judge John
Fl. Grain. having ftted himself for the
inevitable OF tho twentieth century, I"
decided 60 enter the contest and bake O
fine cake himself
There were four lady competitors. but
they stood 40 show with the coming
man. Mr. Grain carrying off tho donors
easily. He has already learned to sew
like French modiste. Later in the day
Master Charles X. Dawson. aged 10,
captured the blue tie In the lady cake
display. Cincinnati Enquirer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
PORTSMOUTHNEWS
Bocomlng trish,onsa. 4

There are number of Russian He.
brews who keep store in the county,
some OF them in isolated places. The
colored people seem to have taken O
dislike to ihem and on every possible
OCCASION they will create disturbance
OF some kind with them. On Wednes
day man named Ksirstsin, who keeps
store on London street, near Goodwin,
was sitting in front Of his door, when q
negro man came along, put pistol
under his ohm and said: AZ am great
mind to kill you" He finally went of,
but not until he had used ugly and in.
decent language to the man. These
people are becoming frightened at the
disposition on the part of the oolored
people to do them bodily harm.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
Newspaper Mem to Mo Arrcstcds =.
by Southern Associated Pross,

SAN. FRANCISCO, August 8.-When
the DurranG case was resumed thia
morning. Gen. Dickson addressed the
court asking that citations be issued
against the editor and the city editor
of the Examiner, the city editor of the
Chronicle and j. Z. Barrett, q re-.
porter of the ExamIuer. Gen. Dick
inson stated that he WAS preparing af-
tidavits against other papers which had
published information about Juror
Brown, adding that the defense did
not wish to show any partially. The
examination of taleamen vac then.
taken up.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
Violent commotion In Lake Superior.

Glen e. Balch. assistant engineer Of
the United States lake survey, returned
afew days ago from Batchewana island,
Isolated and uninhabited. ON the north
shore of Lake Superior, 60 miles west
OF Sault Ste. Marie. he reports finding
on that island such an upheavel as might
have been caused by an earthquake.
He says that the disturbance was on
the south side Of tho island and affected
strip from 200 to 800 feet wido and
abont 200 feet long. 1t also extended
several hundred feet into the lake, tho
rocky bottom Of which was elevated out
Of the water. On tho shore the earth
was thrown up into series Of great
ridges, treGa wero torn up by the roots
and broken to pieces, while everything
visible showed the effect Of some mighty
force. Mr.. Balch is confident that it was
OF recent occurrence. the appearance Of
tho broken rocks at tho waters edge
warrafting this conclusion. Chicago
Record
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-09
The Romance of 1873.

Tho great crime of 1873" by which
the silver dollar was "stealthily" and
"fraudulently" demonetized, is, like
all the other free silver fads, mere
fiction. AS the official records Of con-
gress show, the measure was considered
and defeated from time to time through
four sessions of congress until it was
finally passed. The cause Of free silver
is 80 bad that it's champions are inca
pabls Of presenting any truths in its fa.
vor, aud hence their resort to romance.
Philadelphia Record.