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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
Not Allowed 10 Testify.

II will be remembered by Virginian
readers that wnen shortage was dls-
covered in the accounts OF Nansemonc 5
ex treasurer (Smith). about year ago,
the bondsmen came up promptly 10 make
good the deficit, more than $1,000, ana
no prosecution was attempted. one or
the tureties. Mr.. W. y. Camp gave a
note for his proportion, about 5000, 10
an individual, the amount was paid tre
county and everything was apparently
satisfactory. II now appears that the
note had not been paid but Judgment
for the face has been gotten, and steps
looking to its recovery made. Mr.. Camp
has stated that II forced 10 pay the judy
ment he Will take action 10 have the ex-
treasurer prosecuted. Accordingly De
asked to-day TO be sworn that he might
so before the grand Jury and present
the case. Judge kilby, BENZ familiar
With every phase or the matter and tho
motive on which he based the procedure,
firmly refused to have him appear before
the grand jury with the intention stated.
holding that at this time he is not the
proper person TO make a presentation Of
the case before the grand jurors.-S, .ffolk
EcxyAnnondApcn NAxxAlk NiuGfufan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
yINDfMTS dUfRDED.
Judge Dupuy on the Application Of the
High school.

Judce Dupuy has granted mandamus
compelling Judge Brown TO inNeslisate
the title ofthe High School property III
Bedford City. The order granting tne
mandamus was received In this city yes
terdav. II will be remembered that the
owners OF this property made application
10 Judge Dupuy for this manddmus anu
the argument was heard by hin IN fga-
noke several days ago. MI. II. t.. n
Kean, of this city, and Mr.. VI. T.. Bufks'
Of Bedford City represented lhe owl
ers OF the property, while MessIs. /. ..
and +. :. Kirkpatrick, of l.yncnDuIs'
appeared for the supervisors oil the couH-
~. - - ,,,d,e
In granting the mandamus me judge
REQUIRES Judge Galloway Brown 10 pro-
coed at once and without any unneces-
sarv delay 10 decide the question SUBJ
nitted TO him as 70 the suf1lciency OF
the title TO the real estate mentioned
In view OF the fact that the defendants
declare n their intention 10 apply 10Y
a writ of error 10 this judgment, ana
desire a reasonable time in which 70
prepare the record and present peution
for that purpose, il Is ordered thal ny
execution OF this judgment be SUSPENDED
for twenty DAYS upon the condition that
he defendants do forthwith enter into
bond 10 the clerk OF the court With
good security. ,.,.a
If the telegram sent from Richmond
and reported elsewhere in this paper, 70
the effect that the bill 10 repeal the
chsrter of the High School would pass
the Legislature. be true. the mandamus
above referred 10 will be entirely use
less and OF no avail whateyer.-NeWs'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
Snnreme Chanter heeting.

The Supreme Chapter Of the Progress
sive Endowment Guild Of America held
its regular triennial meeting in the Guild
office in this city, Tuesday evening. The
report Of the Supreme Governor Of the
organization, Governor Charles 7. O'Fer-
rail-. was read, and spread upon the MN
utes. II shows the Guild to be In a
most hourshing condition. All the
books were recently examined by Colonel
II. +. Smith, VINO certified 70 the alb
solute correctness of the accounts.
IL was decided 20 organize the country
into districts. so as 20 give larger rep
resentation in the Supreme body.
All the old officers were reelected and
installed-to-wi Charles I. O'Ferrdll.
supreme governor; Bev. +. Crump, vice.
supreme governor and counsel, William
RYAN, supreme treasurer. :. Galeski, SUI
preme secretary; DR.. j. 4. White, SUI
preme medical examiner. and Rev. j.
Y. bowman. supreme chaplain.
Among those In attendance AT this ses-
sion was Major ". V. Chardayoyne,
chief clerk in the Bureau Of Navigation,
Navy Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16

Evidences are not lacking that the
North is waking up to the impositions
put upon the country by the fraudulent
pension list.
on Monday last. Mr.. Bartlett. OF New
York, said In the House Of Representa-
lives that while he was a supporter OF
pensions for deserving soldiers who were
wounded or contracted disease in the line
of duty, he was unaltersbly opposed to
a further extension of the pension act,
such as is now proposed. In reply 10
question from Mr.. Johnson. of Indiana,
he declared that. in his opinion. the SEN
timent of Democrats and the better class
of Republicans in New York was opposed
10 IAN extension Of the pension roll and
the further looting OF the Treasury"-his
own words This gave our pyrotech-
meal Democratic friend. the Hon. Tim
Campbell. of New York. an excellent OPP
portunity to get of some fine fireworks
on Tuesday. bat many of the people OF
the United States know. and tho know
ledge is growing, that this pension bus-
ness is "A huge Scntme or SpOuduON IN
the main. by which the taxpayers OF
this country are robbed for the benefit of
many worthless fellows, who never
smet gunpowder in the war and who.
If they were connected with the army at
all. were connected with it as teamsters,
bummers. doserters. bounty-jumpers, and
Company q men. The pension list Is,
In great part. a huge scheme for cor
rupting the elections. The member OF
Congress provides pay Tor his strikers
out of the public treasury IN the name
OF pensions. and those strikers work IN
return TO re-elect him to Congress. and
thus the whole business Is worked into
a prodigious game OF fraud.
The deserving men OF the Union army
who cannot take cave OF themselves
should be taken care of by the Govern
ment. but II is a scandal and disgrace
that the bummers and bounty-jumpers
should be fastened upon the taxpayers
OF the country for support.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
THURSDAY. JANUARY III 1896.
TODAY. MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Lafayette Chapter. Masons. Masonic
Temple.
Virginia Lodge. X. of p, Laube's Hall.
Hines Lodge. X. Of r.. Schiller Han.
Aurora Lodge, /. o. O. F., Ellest's lall
Henderson Lodge. 1. .. O. f.. Toney's
Hall.
Manteo Tribe. /. o. r. NJ, Kerse's itll
Pawnec Tribe. /. q. X. ~, ''id-Fel-
lows Hall
woods Hall.
A. W. Glinn Council. Jr. o. u. :. NJ.
Belyidere Hall.
Davis Council. Jr. O. u. a. NJ, Ejghth
and Hull streets.
Myrtle Lodge. X. OF r.. Smiths Hal.
Iron Moulders Union. Eagle Han.
Henrico Council, r.. A, Powhatan Hall.
Mccarthy Council. X. A. Lee-Camp
cynthus Grove. L. A. o. D.. Cerslty's
Hall.
Liberal Grove, L. a. o. D., Druids'
Monroe Grove. L. a. o. D.. Bc.v'':ere
Stationary Engineers. Jr. o. L. A. NJ.
Hall
Jefferson Lodge. !. o. G. r.. Pow
ellis Hall.
Soldiers Home Lodge. ]. O. 6. T., Sol
diers' Home.
Howard's Grove Lodge, /. o. G.. T.. Good
Templars' Hall.
ST. Patricks beneficial Society, Twenty
sixth ard Grace streets.
Richmond Lodge. Elks, ConcoTdia Hall
West-End Beneficial Society. Laube's
Hall.
Stuart Horse Guard. Blues Armory.
Richmond Senate, Knights of the An
cieDt Essenic Order St Adams Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
4 PRETTY NOME WEDDING.
Miss Virginia johnson Now the Wife OF
Mr.. A. G.. Briggs.

AT the residence OF the bride. No. II
east Franklin street. yesterday afternoon
at > o'clock. the marriage OF Mr.. Andrew
Gessner Briggs and Miss virginia IewiJ
Johnson was s0lcmnized.
The parors were prettily decorated with
white and green, palms, roses, ana car
nations being tastefully arranged. From
the canuelabra and parlor lamps a sort
light was shed over the pretty scene.
The altar de sOrdtiOns were OF white, fes-
TONED with smilax. Tn re were banks OF
palms on either side. A handsome stand
ing lamp. with white shade and silver
candelabra. one on either side OK the
altar, made a striking effect.
The wedding was quiet and unosten-
tatious. owing TO recent bereavement IN
the brides family. Mr.. Sidney Briggs
brother OF the groom, acted as best man
Misses Kate MlchauN and Laura Brlsss
were the ribbon girls. Ihsy were at
tired in white organdie.
The bride entered through the rear par
Tor leaning on the arm OF Judge W. j.
Leake. who gave her away. She wore a
gown Of white silk. trimmed with chliion'
and carried brides roses
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Dr. LaudOn L.. Mason, who was assisted
by Rev Dr. Moses ID. Hoge. after which
an elegant collation. was served in the
dining-roOm.
Mr. and Mrs. Briggs left for northern
tour. They will reside I'm this city. where
the groom IS prominent young business
man and a member of the firm OF Briggs
Brothers druggists The bride II the
daughter Of the late Major W. J. John-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
noe ND HOUINl.
Result of the Charleston, =. c. News and
Courier's Great Hog Contest.

The Charleston News and Courier OF
last Monday says: -.
sThe News and Courier believes that
the people Of South Carolina can live at
there is no necessity why they shoula
buy pound OF meat, "A bushel or corn OF
wheat or oats. a bale Of hay or a ySru
of cloth that is not grown or raised OF
manufactured In South Carolina.
For the purpose of encouraging the
farmers to raise their own supply oil
lheat the News and Courier onerel three
special prizes last year TO the lafhei >
or other persons who wou< raise the
heaviest hogs in South Carolina during
the year 1888. The two capital 9rlzeS
consisted OF 800 In gold. The first prlze
OF $50 in gold was offered for the heaVles,
was offered for M second heaviest hos
4 third prize Of complete set OF the
Americanlzed Encyclopaedia Brittanica,
bound In morocco. and consisting or zen
volumes, was offered Tor the hos sno" l"P
the largest gain at the lowest cost. -
The contest began on February 20, ls'",
and closed on December Il, 1s90-a period
OF three hundred days
was won bv Mr.. W. J. Richardson, OF
Abbevnle county. for a hog which gained
Jg1 bounds in 2g7 days, at a cost OF
800 16: or at the rate Of fW pounds pe'
day. at the cost of $40 cents per pound.
The second prize. for the next newer
hog" was won by Mr.. }. NJ. Leech. y
York county. for hog which gained
so pounds in 273 days. at cost OF SlbaJ,
or at the rate Of 1893 pounds day, AT the
cost Of 3l4 cents a pounds
The News and Courier IS IN dount a. -
10 the winner Of the third prize. and Will
have il decided by a third party. The
question Is whether the prize should 20
10 M. d. IL. +. Manson, Of Edgeheid,
FOR his hog. which gained 1913 Il pounas
Ct . cost OF 2.46 cents per pound OF 10
Mir. BENJAMIN Hiott OF Colleton. whose
hog gained 3oS pounds at cost OF l52
cents pound. ~.
Expanding the original idea, the New
and Courier will inaugurate other con-
tests. one will be for hogs again, an
other for the best exhibit Of hay, ana YET
another for tobacco. The most pro
gressive. all-round" farmer securing mo
best results from diversified crops will be
Inc recipient OF a prize. Others VIII be
awarded in the departments OF fruit
growing and women's work on the farms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16

A friend OF The Times. who is as firm
Iy convinced as The Times is that all our
financial difficulties. barring the silver
agitation. proceed from the tax OF 10
per cent on the issues OF state banks. ar
cues to us that Tho cause nc and The Times
both advocate so earnestly is making
headway. and ne POUNDS that opinion upon
evidence which he thinks he finds in
Senator Sherman's speech made in the
Senate on The Sd of January; that he is
yielding and getting ready TO abandon
his extreme advocacy OF a currency
founded on the national credit. Our
friend relies on the following passage I'm
Mr.. sherman's speech. lie said:
A careful study OF the systems OF bank
ing. currency, and coinage adopted By
the principal nations OF Europe con-
vinces me that our system, when cured OF
a few defects developed oy time. found
ed upon the bimetalllc coinage OF gold
and silver. maintained AT par with each
other. with free national banks estab-
iished at every city and town OF import
ance IN the United States. issuing their
notes. secured beyond doubt by United
States bonds or some equivalent Sc
cuY1ty. redeemabie on demand IN United
States notes, and the issue OF an amount
OF United States notes and Treasury
notes equal 70 the amount now out
standing. with provision for a ratable in
crease with the increase OF population.
always redeemsble In coin, and supported
by an ample reserve OF coin In the Treas
ury, not TO be invaded by deficiencies
- knxspuA end sanaxAtsd ~ the sub
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16

The Times has not changed or modified
its opinion that Mr.. Cleveland made
great mistake 10 send his war message
TO Congress. but The Times believes great
good is going TO accrue to the country
from that mistake. 1t has caused the
people upon both sides OF the Atlantic 10
reflect seriously upon the awful results
of war between England and the United
States. and, instead of making war more
possible, 1t has well nigh made it i'm
possible between them. The American
people recognize that they are of one
blood and one language with the Eng
lish people. that they are both engaged
in the high and noble purpose of spread
ing civil liberty and the principles of
Christianity over the whole earth, and
that this high and weishty mission is
not to be interrupted by petty squabbles
over TRIES unworthy the seriouA at
tcntion Of either people.
We are bound to say. too. that the de-
pertinent of the English people through
the whole fare-up has been most beau
tifu and most exemplary. The pro-
ceedings in this country were certainly
Of a character 10 justify them IN taking
serious offence If they had been 30 mind
ed. but they have kept their temper. and
have refused to view the matter in any
other light than one Of regret and Ia
ment. Firing up. as one man, at Ger
many's insult. and ready TO 30 TO war
with all Europe before they would brook
one uncivil word from her, their atti-
tude To us has been all through our spat
that of warm personal friend who
overlooks the ebulltions of a friends
temper and chides him for yielding TO 1t,
20 the prejudice Of the real feeling This
sort OF treatment will not be lost upon
the people OF America. II viii convince
them that the lAndest and best OF feel
ing exists for us in England. and that
there, 100. IT Is recognized that blood
Is thicker than water" II Will bring the
people of the two countries much nearer
together than they have ever been. and
viii cement an alliance between them In
fact. though not in naye. that Will make
them still closer partners In their noble
mission OF spreading civilization over
the face Of the earth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
THE sHELTERTNG ARMS.
Annual Meeting Of the Board OF Managers.
Changes Announced.

AT the annual meeting OF the Board OF
Managers of the Sheltering Arms Hospi-
tai Monday Mrs. John II Clairborne, VINO
has served so efficiently as president
ever since the organization o. the hospi-
tai. resigned her position, inilch TO the
regret of the members OF the hoafd. her
successor will be elected later.
On account Of ill-health the correspond
ing secretary, Miss Annie h., shepard,
was compelled 10 resign. The board was
also forced 10 accept this resignation
very much against its wishes. Mrs.
Charles e. Smith was chosen as MISS
Shepard's successor. -, 90.
Miss Anne Boykin. who has served so
efficiently in the capacity OF recording
secretary, will continue in that position;
For. the position OF treasurer 'ns Do@r "a
continue. ~.
yohn " claiborne (the retiring presi-
asnn Mics Frances Scot Ss ,,, and Reject rs
ed chairman OF tie House Committee:
Mrs William s Tssu% cow wns tsse'f Mrs
j. r.. " Daniel. chairman OF the Adyer-
Using. and Mrs. Malvern Patterson
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
Sons of the Revolution.
Editor of The Times:

To the Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-In The Times OF Sunday. il Is
stated, In answer TO the question, what
Is the difference between the Society or
the Sons of the Revolution and the So
ciety Of the Sons OF the American Revo-
lution?" that the Society Of the Sons
of the Revolution was organized in 1910,
the first State society dating from Feb
ruary o. 1876: the Sons of the American
Revolution date from 1859. The Sons
Of the Revolution admit descendants IN
the female and collateral lines, I'm de-
fault of descendants in the male line, Of
persons who served during the Reyolu-
ton"
Your informant is mistaken about the
admission OF members. The constitution
of the General Society Of the Sons OF the
Revolution in regard to membership Is
as follows:
ANY male person, above the age OF
twenty-one years. of good character, and
descendant of one who, as a military,
naval. or marine officer, soldier. sailor.
or marine, I'm actual service. under au-
thority of any OF the thirteen colonies or
States Of the Continental Congress, ana
remaining always loyal to such authority,
or a descendant OF one who signed the
Declaration Of Independence, or OF one
who a. a member of the Continental 'oh-
SrcSS. or or the congress OF ally oi VIC
colonies or States, or as an official ap-
pointed by or under the authority OF such
legislative bodies, actually assisted IN
the establishment Of American independ-
ence by services rendered during the war
of the Revolution becoming thereby liable
TO conviction of treason against the Gov
eminent of Great Britain. but remaining
always loyal to the authority OF the colo
MES or States. shall be eligible to MEM
bership in the society.
And again it provides as follows
THE State societies shall regulate all
matters respecting their own affairs, con-
sistent with the general good Of the so
ciety: Judge Of the qualifications Ct their
members. or Of those proposed for mem
bership. subject. however, 10 the proVis-
ions of this constitution
Governor John Lee Carroll. of Mary
land. is president of the General So
ciety. Respectfully,
JAMES ALSTON CABELL,
Richmond. Va. Jan. 10 1886.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
The Infants Home.

The Infants Home Is just beginning its
second year During its short life II has
mad a varied experience Many discour-
agements have arisen, but. again MAJ \
things 70 encourage the workers and de-
eide them 10 continue 10 give their time
sneciai effort has been made By the ladies'
board in soliciting contributions, they
have had the pleasant duty of thanking
several parties this year. Among the
Christmas time remembered each baby
i'm the home with a beautiful crocheted
sack-her own hand-work. Mrs. Thai
himer made two pretty dresses for the
Oldest child Mr.. Bliley, an old friend, be-
gan his lberality this year with a barrel
OF -four. and at the last meeting OF the
board the ladies' were the happy recioi-
ents OF a bundle OF infants clothes from
the First Unitarian church and check
from Cohen & Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16

IT have been sick or two years"
writes Mrs. Turner, VIII nervous pros
tration. gastritis. and pinal trouble.
was confined 10 the hoe greater part
OF the time. / was trciled with insom-
MIA also.
After taking DR.. GENES Nervura
blood and nerve remedlOr three months
] have entirely receivers my usual health
and strength. | sleep III and eat well.
What a great cnangin Mrs. Turner's
life came from the II OF DR.. Greene's
Neryura, the great bio and nerve rem
edy. Her nights of reless tossing and
Wakefulness gave plaoto calm, restful.
delicious sleep under he strengthening
and invigorating inhuee OF this admira-
bic medicine. II willo the same for
you. Use II. and aga sound sleep will
be yours. and with it hlth and strength.
This grand remedy is discovery, after
wears Of research. Off. Greene. of -
west Fourteenth stree New York city.
who may always be )nsulted. person
ally or by letter. freef charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
A MODERN SUFFERING.
The Want Of Sleep a Most Trying Co..
.dititn.
Surprise That The DCdy Can Stand Such
a Strain.
Natures Sweet Restorer an inestinabIs
Boon.

To restore the nervous energy spent
during the day and invigorate the whole
system certain amount Of sound, IN
broken rcpOse IL necessary
Sleep IS absolutely essential for tie
preservation OF mental and physical
health. and the loss OF IL for a long time
must sooner or later lead to serious re-
suits. Who has not at some period SUI
fered the misery OF seeplcss night.
the tossing about the Ing hours. the
weary thinking and thin ding. the vain
endeavors to court the Il ke goddess OF
sleep and the tired fee ing. the utter
WEAKNESS OF mind and 'ody on the fol-
lowing day.
Sleeplessness is essen ally modern
suffering. the outcome o this nineteenth
century life OF hurry. regularity. ana
competitive strife. Regl arity OF habits
is an inducer OF sound a d healthy sleep,
provided the nervous sltem is In good
condition. II there IL seeplessness the
blood and nervous systm need TO be
strengthened and migrated. Mrs
Emma Turner, Of go fifteenth street,
New York city. was a Victim OF this
disease, who had tried 1 every way 90
induce sleep without anvil. AT last she
found tho cure-natural sleep came to-
her and with 1t heall and strength
again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
Ar GRACE-sTREEr CHURCH.
Important Meeting OF the Congregation
Monday Night.

4 regular meeting of the congregation
OF Grace-Street Baptist church was held
Monday night last, and Deacons John !.
Goddin W r. Thomas. and r. L. Crump
were reelected, their terms OF Office
having expired. The resignation OF Mr..
L. r. EchOls was accepted. ne having
removed 10 Washington. The clerk was
instructed TO express 10 Mr. Echols the
appreciatiou OF the congregation of his
services and their sorrow at parting with
him
Mr.. ] Frank Jacobs, whose father was
once "a deacon In this church, was chosen
To succeed Mr.. Echols by unanimous
vote
The resignation Of Mr.. J. T. Goddin,
who for fifteen years has held the office
of treasurer. was also accepted, he stat
ing that pressure Of business prevented
him from retaining the position. The
their thanks to Alr. Goddn for his faith
IN services Mr.. James r. Sheppard was
elected 10 succeed him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-16
REF. DIR. TOUyG's Views.
He s,mpathizes with the Convict Labor
Measpre.

The following letter has been received
by the Trades-COuncil Legislative COM
mittee form the Rev. DR.. w J. Young.
until recently, pastor of ParkPlace Meth
odist church. I'm this city. but now sta
toned I'm Norfolk:
Epworth NJ. +. Church. South.
Norfolk. Va, Jan. 10. 1926.
Ny dear MIR. McCulloch,-l am glad to
note that you and others of your peo-
pie. connected with the widespread
movement to uplift the workingman. are
interested in two important measures
now before the Legislature OF your state
the one. an act requiring all goods man.
ufactured by convict labor to be SO
marked. and the other. relating to the
punishment OF penitcntary convicts Tor
misbehayior.
Both these measures are In full ac-
cord with the advancing thought of
Christian sociologists, and ought by all
means TO be adopted. IL is not right that
the fruits of the honest toll of our law
abiding workingmen should be put on
level with the work done by our con-
victs You ask but little when you de-
mand that the purchaser shall know
when he IS buying pententiary-m made
goods.
The whipping-post is relic Of barbar-
ism. and ought TO go. The penitentiary
Of the future Will seek, not 50 much 10
express the vengeance OF the law as TO
transform the convict as far as possible
into a good citizen. | do not believe
that the whipping-post helps to this latter
important end, especially when it Is I'M
der no more restriction than can be put
upon it behind the walls OF a penitentlary.
In the hands Of men who must often
use II under strong provocation-
with kindest wishes for your success
I'm all good work, Yours,
W. j. YOUNG.