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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19
mr. NEW ALICrIoN Law.
The Peculiar Frame Work of the Parker
Bill"

To the Editor Of The Times;
Sir.-Your reporter gives in your issue
of Yesterday the substance OF an inter-
view with me as 10 the new election law.
Investigation has confirmed the view eN-
pressed TO him. and 1 would caI atteh-
lion TO the peculiar framework OF the
Parker bill.
There is a clerical error I'm number
ing the sections OF the Parker law, but
this is not of serious Importance. IL Is
IAN act to amend an act, ana not an act
10 amend certain sections OF an act Out
4, amend and re-eiact a whole act. 1t
would naturally have. therefore nut TWO
sections and would be Of tho following
form:
/. BE It enacted by the General As
semblv Of Virginia, That an act entitled
IAN act 10 provide for the method OF
voting by ballot" approved March o, lNA
lie amended and ro-enactcd 20 as TO read
as follows.
Section /. BE II enacted by the Cen
eral Assembly of Virginia, Ihat every
elector shall vote by ballot.
Section .. Each person Offering 10 vote
shall deliver, etc.
Section 3. The ballot shah be a white
paper ticket, etc.
And so on with the several sections as
amended or supplemented, as the case
might be-. and then would follow the sec
ond and last section OF the amendatory act
as follows
=. This act chat is, the Parker acp
shall be- I'm force from its passage.
NV the new or Parker set. the Walton law
Is made 10 read in the words OF the Par
ker law commencing with the section NUM-
bered .. and continuing 60 the last wcfd
I'm the bill at the end of the section num-
bered y.
The word 'act" IN the last-named sec
ton refers necessarily TO the Walton
net as this section is made a part OF the
Walton act. and no time IS therefore pre-
scribed 10y the Parker law for II 10 go INTO
effect and will therefore, not be IN force
before the first day Of next july.
l observed this situation while serving
on the Committee on Enrolled Bills on
the morning Of my late injury and have
been able only recently 10 examine INTO
the matter.
1 adhere to my view and Judgment on
mature reflection and hope 10 see the
matter discussed in The Times.
The necessity for the rule on which !
base my Judgment is generally recosnlz-
od i'm the framing of all similar legisla-
lion. Refer 10 the Acts of 1894 and the
following chapters will Illustrate the prac-
tice and the rule: Chapter 4i6. page "0,
chapter 462. page 5iS, chapter as page
$50. chapter $40 page $50. chapter 600 page
515. chapter 81, page go. and chapter
75i page S,6.
The acts Of each session OF the Cen
eral Assembly viii furnish many similar
examples.
Tie "enacting clause" is always found
I'm the inst section and is seldom re-
pcated An any subsequent section or a
hin. In such case when the first section
OF bin is amended and re-onacted the
original enacting clause must be repeated
I'm the amended section otherwise IL VIII
be eliminated from the old law by the
amendment.
WILLIAM NJ. FLANAGAN.
Powhatan {. H.. March Is. '@.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

Judge Wexford m tho Circuit Court
yesterday granted a charter 20 the Dime
Savings Bank. OF Richmond, Va, the
capital stock 20 be not less than $4,000
and not more than Sl00W-diyided into
shares ~ So each.
The officers for the Grst year are, How
ard sWincrord. president. S. O.. Fairhank.
ylce-rrcsilent. with J.. II. sullivan. Chas.
H. Larus j.. W. Banner A. g.. Becker
and Charles Lorraine. directors and Ale
len O.. Collins. counsel. -
The company viii conduct The savings
bank business. and business OF soliciting
and placing fire insurance.
Tho bank VIII Doe located az No ITO
east Main street. Were Air. Swnef0rd
Will give DTS personal supervision 20 the
insurance branch.
The bank will be open for business April
lst. and until that date will sell limited
amount Of capital stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19
SCULPTOR EzEhTEL.
His Latest, y Monument To seligman' the
Ialk of Rome.

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette OF
March 18th has the following which VIII
be read with especial interest in hlen-
mond. the birthplace of the distinguish
al sculptor. Sir Moses Ezekiel.
Sir Moses Ezekiel, The Cincinnati scuip-
tor In Rome. has achieved another tii-
umph I'M his monument 10 Seiigman, TO De
placed over the entrance Co the hebrew
orphan Asylum in New York city. All
Rome has gone Wild over Ezekieis work,
the Queen has visited his studio, and the
C.ncinnafian Is the hero of the hour Inc
Roman uapers devote considerable space
90 Tho sculptor and the sculpture lni9'
from LIiaiie. is fair sample of the conf
meut.
we went 90 see the monument OF JesFe
SeIigman iu Ezekiel, studio, when me
wail-kn0wn American sculptor mas Just
finished for the orphan Asylum ln NeN
York founded by Mr.. Sellsman.
1.-THE monument IS work in every way
exceptional Upon pedestal formed 10y
three capitals ot ancient style-Assyrlan'
Egvptian. and Romantic fasces Of The
American Union stands, upon which tue
bust of Sciigman rests.
. ION the right OF this column oi tasc'a
a child in tattered garments represents
the orphans whom Do has taken care az
and placed hy his generosity beyond want.
whilst ON the left the American eagle ue-
sfrovs the serpent OF Intolerance that
winds his coils from thc bottom OF thf
ncdostal through the ruins of The PAST
dvnastics 10 the TOP, to show that lni9l-
erance destroyed them. whilst n ,.'
United States OF America. where true lit-
erty is complete, religious into.efane
does not exist
I'm fact. Mr. Solgman was not ONLY
generous 90 the orphan asylums he
founded but gave conspicuous sums oi
money t0 the orphan asyiums oi ali 'r-
Iieious denominations. This monument
is erected 90 him 10y public subscription.
Ezekiel received the commission io
DO this work during his last tisii tl
America. and has been inces ant!y al
yyorl, ON il since October. 1896. The most
complete liberty was accorded 10y the
committee to the sculptor, and thus this
classic conception SIS entirely personal 20
the artist. We need not speak about tl"
remarkable execution of tile work those
who know Ezekiel and his work VIII di-
vine IL. 10 Is perfect, and The word Us not
expressive enough.
a great number of strangers visited
the studio I'M the Baths of D.ocletian yes
terdav and to-day Her Majesty queen
Marguerite aud the American Amuassa-
dor and Mrs MacNcagh. the Consui-Gen-
eraI and Miss Jones being the hrtt ones
to see, the work. a crowd of artists.
-crifnto~e. nainters. and architects wished
to render homage % the talent OF tlr
e.ulptor Ezekiel and expressed their ad-
rliratiOn Tor his work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

Mr.. Hannibal q. Williams. The cele-
hrafod Shakospear.an reader who be- one
or the favOrite and foremost interpreters
Of the immortal bard before the Amcri-
can public at present. will bc heard at
the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall tonight at $50 o'clock under tNe
auspices of the Woman's Club. Ile wih
read on this occasion Henry w.. and o.
rare literary treat is in store for all who
attend Alr. Williams is a. native of
Rutland. W.. and was for many years
distinguished teacher of clocuti0n in vac
rious northern institutions. He himself
studied under such eminent instructors
as the great French savant. pr. y. Sau-
veur. and the late DISTINGUISHED actor
reader. and lecturer. James T.. Muraock.
Since 1850 Mr. Williams has devoted
his time to the profession of public
reader. and has met with SIGNAL success
in Now York (his present homcl. Boston,
Chicago ST. Louis. and other cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

Representative Joseph u Walker Of
Masaaciusctts discussing the political
situation. spoke ihus % "a reporter 10 Wash
ington d oay or 30 ago. said he:
"The Ohio platform Is all wei enough
Cor Ohio, possibly bat no platform VIII
be satisfactory 10 the Republican conNen-
tons. State on national. that does not
declare IA terms that rot another ounce
Of silver shah be bought. and not an
other silver dollar coined. except by In
ternational agreement and. furthermore
that every obligation OF the Government.
principal and interest. shall be paid IN that
coin 81 which every obligation held by
the senators irou Tie silver states. and
BY the capitalists % tie silver States. Is
payable-name,y gold coin The people
OF the rest OF The country are
tired OF representatives, trying 10 force
free silver coinage On them. when Congress
has no more power 10 touch their own
n1afes, which are gold States than they
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

Mrs. Finelii. of Italy. Begins Proceedings
oklahoma.

PERRY. O. T.. March i5.-Mrs. Scharlo
riuelu said t0 Dee l member oi tHe foi
family Of italy. has begun pro. 0ei.n--
here for a divorce. She was married to
Fineiu al Ilyorno. Italy. in $500. and h'f
two children. She claims that ne hNe
treated her with great cruelty and on Two
occasions has attempted TO kill Der hy
shooting. one of the alterations in Che
bil relates a scene in the Al dtorilm Hoe
tel at Chicago. where. she says. she was
forced 20 gr0vel on her knees 90 prevent
hfm killing her. ON the tiip tO ibis coln-
try she asserts. Doe amused himself hf
breaking the cabin dishes over her head.
occasionally changing the programme Dos
beating her with Dis fists and kiahin4 her.
She is accompanied here hy her children.
two brothers. her mother and maid.
and lives in luxurious style. The husband
Is IN Italy.-Chicag0 Tlmes-li~rald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

Traction Company Net bidding for '"'
Expedition Grounds,


From an officer OF The Traction 'ohip"-
ny / learned ycterday that the report 10
the effect that the company would pur-
chase the Exposition Grounds and NJ up
the place for a pleasure resort was VIII
out foundation.
You may say" said my informant
that the Traction Company has no idea
whatever OF making the purchase referred
to-"
The power-house OF the Richmond Trac-
ton Company Is nearing completion.
Tho roof viii be put on in
few days. The machinery is
ready for shipment and win arrive
shortly. The sub-fOundations Tor
the engines have been competed. and
workmen were engaged yesterday in lay
ing the foundation for the stack and
boilers. The company IS pressing the
work OF laying It's tracks on Broad street.
and very little remains 20 be laid.
The crossing for the intersections with
the city railways tracks at various points
along the line have arrived. and
they We're laid az Twenty-iirst
and Broad and Seventeenth ana
Broad streets last night.
The compauys cars are almost all in
readiness FOR shipment. and as soon as
they are inspected they viii probably hc
forwarded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19
Iiie Sfelmer iTlel.

The favorite steamer Ariel" OF the
Virginia Navigation COmpany's James
River line. came TO Richmond yesterday
a 10 A. VI. from the Newport News Cry
dock.
The Ariel has beecn cut-elY o.cr-
hauled and repaired. and Ter huh has
been painted. putting her In nlst-siass
shape for use on the route.
For two and half months past she
has taken the place OF the. Louise ia
the service OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company between Norfolk and
Newport News, giving great satisfaction
to travellers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

have TO touch England. which IS a gold
country"
Representative Walker is perfectly
risht a. the extent that the Republican
party IS not going 10 be satisfied Win any
thihg short OF what he stntes. Nh'h VIZ
think Of tho pcmieNii.cs with which tree
siIvcrltcs willscmaarrago Our own parry
30 grievcs us to believe that the h'p""''.
can party VIII stand upon so'i' sIo'"'
Ike that. ana the country VIII oe"l'
with an intention to stand npon 'nat
solid ground though its National Con'en'
ton should adopt the Ohio platform OF
some other straddlc. That IS what we
want our Democratic brethren to under
stand and We wan; them to understand
further that the only way TIA when they
can have any show TO beat them Is 10
,5op, a platform which declares in clear
and rnmistakable terms FOR the single
cold standard. They can win with that
hut they have no sort Of chance with any
Thing short of II.
Mr.. walker calls attention to one fact
which is certainly n fact OF curious ana
remarkable import. to-wit: that the silver
states are all gold states in ;heir own
nriraie transactions; most Of the promises
20 pay money made in those States stpu-
late for gold. While. therefore these
states arc trying to degrade and debase the
money OF the country so that they may
get two prices for their silver, they are
themselves keeping clear Of all danger OF
loss from the money Of the country being
flooded with silver dollars worth only
nifty cents each. They plainly belong to
that class Of Americans who DO not
care what happens 50 that it does not
hannen % thom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

Richmond. John 4 Ellyson TO Emma j.
pevtou. - feet on south side Goddln
street between Tyler ana koauc, tf'
Noah Greenwald. aTenil TO George
Greenwald personally $40.
Henrico. Sue 4. and Jackson Bolton
and p y. Tanaferro 10 vs.. g. brown.
:. feet "a east side Iwenty-hfih sire l.
l.. Turpn 20 J. marry Harvey ".-
II anl Is .n block I'D. south 'p feet oi loi
= in Mech ~. lots D. G = 9. and I'D 30
BOOK SD. parton Heights. Sl.i53.o3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

Mr.. Uaddon S. watkins of Richmond,
Va. pms lately been singing On Norfolk at
revival boo the Frremas0n-Strcet Hap-
ti.t church. and the newspapers of that
city have been speaking n high praise of
him.
The Public Ledger SAYS abe is One of the
sweetest tenors FOB Nir-ria and charmed
hs hearers while the Daily Pilot calls
bis singing "a great attraction dcci1r-
ing that "tho CONGREGATIONS were highly
favored in li-toiing Be- i.m."
All of this yin io tigily gratifying 90
Mr. Watkins many friends i'm Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

assembling until then. so that recess
OF fifteen minutes preceded the beginning
Of the debate.
When sIr. Hit called up the Bayafd
resolution about half OF the members
OF the House were in their seats. while
the public galleries were only comfort
ably filed. In the diplomatic gallery
were Baron Won Kettler. secretary or the
German Embassy. Senior DomingueZ'
Charge d'Affalrs Of the Argentine repuo-
lie. and Mrs. Domlnguez. Nine. Romero,
wife OF the Mexican Minister; Mrs. J.
W. Foster. and Mrs Van Rensselaer,
Cruger Julien Gordon The members
gallery contained the wives Of and mem
bers Of the families Of a number OF rep
resentatives.
THE SPEECHES.
Mr. Hit was not I'm good condition
physically. and after few minutes ms
voice gave out and he was compelled
to close. In conclusion he expressed
the hope that the resolution would be
adopted. saying that such speeches as
those made by Mr.. Bayard destroyed
the respect which an ambassador ought
to command. diminished his usefulness,
and was a wrong 10 the people he repre-
scented.
Mr.. McCrcary and Mr.. Diusmore. IN
speeches OF more than an hours length
each. defended Mr.. Bayard and opposed
the passage Of the resolution.
Mr.. Draper. a member OF the commit
tee on Foreign Affairs. doplored the
severity Of the language In the resolutions
OF censure and, IN accordance with ms
views OF the duty OF the House, gave
notice that he would ask subject votes
on the two resolutions
Mr.. Cousins speech advocating me
adoption OF the committees report was the
feature Of the occasion. IL was 10y turns
sarcastic and eloquent. filled with crit
cisms Of Mr. Bayard and glowing with
pictures OF the greatness and glory oI
the country and OF the individual under
the system Of protection which the Am
bassad0r had denounced. lie spoke loi
nearly an hour. commanding the atten-
ton of an his hearers throughout 20 Il
marked degree. and az tho close was
given an ovation that lasted several
minutes.
Al the conclusion Of Mr. Dinsmore $
address az 5.2J o'clock the House adj
iourned until tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

M. Wyndham K. Meredith president
OF the Richmond Chapter has called TIE
annual meeting OF the University O; Viz
ginia alumni at the hall Of the Chamber
OF Commerce az 1880 o'clock to-day. All
University men are expected. as business
OF great Importance Will be transacted,
including the adoption Of a constitution
and bylaws the election OF officers and
preparation FOR the annual dinner. which
Il Is expected viii De held al The Jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19
The Thief Fseapef

officer Pcndleton. OF the First district.
was painfully wounded on the head Tues
dag night 10y a negro thief.
The ofiter saw the negro running TO-
warls the cld sprlne-house. between Dem
ny and Nicholson streets, In Fulton. with
a bag OF coal on his head. Suspcctlng
that he had stolen the coal. Ar. Pendie,oA
ovcrhauied nim. and was about 10 take
him into custody when the thief dealt the
officer a heavy blow and escaped In the
darkness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

The police have been unable as yet 10
ascertain the whereabouts OF James Y.
Davenport. the commission merchant, who
ned from his creditors.
More new creditors have turned up since
yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

The price OF The Times Is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits of Richmond and Nanchcs
Ter. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19


Bareain-Giving keeps the store crowd
cd daily. We not only offer Bargains
in Small wares, cot in Dress Goods and
Silks, too. The prices mentioned here
with are bona tide Bargain Frices-the
prices asked being much lower than the
actual w.us OF the oo0ds-much unie
the prices asked for equal qualities
elsewhere.
NEW DRESS GOODS.
New Atwood Cheviot Suitines, fine
mixtures, small checks, tan and green,
tan and brown, ton and blue. and others.
a splendid a5ic Ter everyday wear,
school dresses and such Ike. The
Price. 25c. the yard; the value, 37c.
3s inch strictly Atwood, splendid
wsem Cheviois; very robby lli
stylish look lie English Sutiags
don't you know''-tans, greens,
browns, blues; The proper thing Tor street
wear. The price, 37e. the YARD; the
vaiac. 50c.
BLACK CREPONS.
The fines. lot Of imported Crcpons
th,t evcrcfossed q counter Il such prices.
Eeeln. weaving, new designs, rch,
loslfoos black, and guaranteed wearing
Qualities. A fancy waist or two and a
Crepon Skirt then, you're strictly IN
it,
New 42-ineh imported Black Crspon,
sos. the yard.
New 46-inchimported Black Crepon,
rich pebble effect, 5Oc. the yard.
New 46-inch imported Black Crepon
the suriace as richly lumpY as 4 toad
baci-75-. The yard.
New fEirch imported Black Crepon
finest Nohair- 6eautild waffle su-
face sl.0) the yard.
SPEClAL.-36-inch storm, sea-li-
ard sea-Waisr proof Serge Back an1
Navy. lmmerse il in water, It will
conc Up IS dry as a duck. The Prize.
59c. che yard.
NEW SILKS.
Heres where words fail Us 5,scrip-
ton impossible; you must see them,
feel thsm, bunch them. We tell OF two
only.
Beautiful Taiieta-ihese color COM
binations pink, olive, hello and tan
olive, ecru, hello and green olive,
white, hello and raseda-new designs
81 the yard.
Ezau;sits Giace Taffeta, Dresden
Persian colorings. The richest Of the
rich the dainiiesi Of the dainty. Royal
Purple combined with hall dozen deli
cate color;ngs Brocade stiset. The
price, $50; 1ctoal value, 500.
BLACK SILKS.
The best wearing Black Six made
Peau dc Sole We guarantee ths dye,
we guarantee the wear. Rieh, elegant,
handsome. lustrous Blacks "a purchase
for our three houses enables Us 20 otter
The Si.O0 quality, 22-ineh, tor oIc.
The sl.25 quality, 24-inch, for s..
The 8 quality, 2i-;neh, Tor SI.SO.
.8G&SssIIS&
MILLER &
RHOADS,
500. 81, sJ3 EAST BROAD STREET,
Between Fifth and Sixth Streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

THE MAILING LIST IS Only PRIZE
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN IN I 10 =.
THEREFORE, DO NOT FEEL nNi.NS, 4 4
1.-THE DATE OPPoSlIE n.y. II y ~ s-s,, n
on THE LITTLE PINK SLIP IS NOT
CHANGED As SOON As THE SUB
SCRIPTION IS RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19
MIR. HANNIBAL A. WILLIAMS

MIR. HANNIBAL A. WILLIAMS
sHAKEsPEAREAN RECTAL
OF
HENRY ~.
under the auspices % the Woman's Club.
VII be given at the \. NJ. {. A. Hail
on THURSDAY EVENING. March 18th.
az 500 O'Clock. Members can obtain their
Admission to the public, Joc Tickets 10
DO had at the doom mhi1-su.tH~IA'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

WASHINGTON. y. c., March ls.-The
announcement that the resolution report
ed from the Committee on Foreign Al
fairs ccnsuring Ambassador BayaFd
would De the special order FOR to-day
session OF the House OF Representative
failed 10 attract 10 the hall any unusual
attendance The hour fixed for the con
sideration OF the resolution was $50
O'clock, and the miscellaneous business
OF the morning was not SUFFICIENT In
volume TO occupy all OF the time after
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19
AN INTERRUPTION.

At this point the Vice-Presiient asked
III. Vest 90 suspend speech until a mes
sase should Boz received from the Presi-
dent ~ the United States
Alr. Vest stopped and the message was
delivered general lauchter being excited
90 The incident and being continued when
MI. Vest remarked. with assumed gravity.
that he would Doe glad II the presiding
officer would examine the message and
see III u was IN response 10 anything
which had occurred ~ The Senate to-day
Inc Dupont election case was then taken
up; and lir. rhurston addressed the Sen
ate no an argument supporting Mr.. Du-
points claim 90 the seat. He alluded IN
his opening sentences 20 the "Delghtfui
harmony which was shown by the de-
hase this morning. % exist ia the ranks
or tae Democratic party.
Mr.. IAurston closed his speech AT g
=. a., and Sir. Chandler took the floor
TO speak on the same side Of the ques-
ton.
After passing numerous bills unobjected
10 the Senate at 5.55 adjourned until to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19
THURSDAYS
BARGAINS
EXTRAORDINARY.

The freedom and freeueney Of our
Bargain-Giving keeps the store crowd
cd daily. We not only offer Bargains
in Small wares, cot in Dress Goods and
Silks, too. The prices mentioned here
with are bona tide Bargain Frioes the
prices asked being much lower than the
actual vale, Of the goods much unie
the prices asked tor equal qualities
.l-.l-...r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-19

WASHINGTON BUREAU. hNGn,S NC
SWEEN MANAGES, A9''
INGTON. u. {.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06
DESPERATE BATTLE REPORTED.
uoverninent Forces Two Days in Dislodging Il
Party of Insurgents.
THE LIVING ARE UNABLE TO BURY THE
Aaco Breaks bronh the Trha Join Forces With Conc
IN naVana--Weycr Moving Cautiously in the Hill Country
Anxiety Over CleyelAnds Coming Message

Key West Fla December
Maize succeeded In routing destroyed plantations
~ OF insurgents hills
province and utterly defeated
having been regarded
cry and infantry fired with
are reported
hills Artillery
Inc insurgents left
apparent results The
the
cayaooAs the
playing
the
nsugn
Paicos
defending
Notifications
% were reinforced by General Tnoan who The spanish
determined
the Notifications
both In
living have been unable
a