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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
SAM JONES ON PATERNALISM.

Sam Jones has been saying some very
sensible things about paternalism. Hear
him:
Man must cultivate the spirit of indie
pendence and cease to lean on the Gov
eminent to help him. Why. the whole
concern seems to be unloading on the
Government One hundred and forty mil
lions of dollars are now annually expend-
ed in pensions. Now they want free sill
yer. and then thereIl be a clamor for
free boardinghouses and free clothing
stores and free pitchforks for the Tillman
brigade And If the thing keeps on at the
rate II is hitting now in less than twenty
years every old fellow with a wife and
eight or ten children will call up his gang
and say: Now, children, this Government
mus, take care OF you; it's all l can do
from now on TO let you call me dad The
spirit Of independence is dying out"
This nation was for an hundred years
and more noted for its independence.
The nation had its birth in the famous
Declaration OF Independence. which was
the expression of the peoples revolt
against governmental interference with
individual rights. But a sad change has
come in these after days. and when We
consider the army of pensioners, the
army of office-seekers, the army of pro
tectionists. and. more recently. the army
of Populsts, all clamoring for govern
ment aid. we are filled with alarm for
the independence ana manhood of the
American people.
The vicious idea that II is the function
&c. -
supply the people with honey and the
means OF livelihood. has taken possession
OF the people, and unless IT is rooted out
our great republic viii in time be a repub-
lie in name only. Socialism will prevail.
ana we shall have a nation Of serfs and
pigmes.
1t is no part OF the Government. as our
inspired forefathers gave it TO us to in
terfere in the business concerns of life.
on the contrary, its duty is TO hold hands
off and TO see only that all have the
same and equal rights to acquire and
hold property, and to preserve happi-
ness, and to promulgate and enforce such
laws as shall protect them in those sacred
rights. The matter with this country. to-
day is that there are too many laws in
restraint of business. Give us an honest
;ari: for revenue only and remove the
restrictions from banking. and the coun
try will prosper On tie other hand, the
more OF interference there be. the worse
will be the lot OF the people. A few
favorltes will prosper. but 1t Will be at
the expense OF he masses. who are re-
strained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

What the WeII-known Florist says Re
garding Ills PolitIc-.


Much has been written I'm certain quar-
ters regarding the action Of Governor
O'Ferrall I'm removing Eugene Walton,
who has had charge of the flowers in the
square and at the Executive Mansion. and
appointing IA. y. Catlin 10 the position.
The matter Is one OF a private nature,
which does not concern the public I'm any
way and except as "A matter of Justice 90
Mr. Catliu, would not merit notice. The
change Of florists. as those cognizant OF
the affair know. was made for good rea-
sons. and Mr.. Catlln received the appoint
mcut only on account OF his ability as
florist. which has been vOuChed for since
he was chosen by number Of prominent
citizens.
The fact has been prominently brought
out i'm the published notices of Mr.. Cat
Inns appointment. that bee is a kepubii-
can, and the charge made. by implica-
ton. that this was the reason of his se-
lection. As "a matter OF fact, the new
florist has never taken an active part in
politics, and can as properly bee classed
among the Democrats as the Republi-
cans.
Mr.. Catlin IS new I'm Pennsylvania by
the sick bed OF his wife but that he is
cognizant Of the publications concerning
him is evidenced by a letter received yes
terday by a gentleman I'm this city, in
which he says, among other things.
III political faith IS the basis for euc-
cessful broad-carncrs. and only those who
are dyed IN the wool tit 20 nurse plant
life. then I cheerfully stand aside ana.
let the nttest live.
81 have cast but few votes I'm Virginia
and always fer the one whom I considered
the best man, without regard 10 politics,
as IL goes"
Mr. Catlin will return 10 Richmond
about the middle Of January, and assume
charge of the flowers i'm the square.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
,p pRyAN,s MISTAKEN COURSE

=. ..oms IN us the spirit and animus
Of Mr.. William j. Bryans speec" u. ~"
dinner given him by the Lhnocih
Cling Mems Bryan Club in Linco'n' No'''
last Monday night. must be n's"Pp''''''
ment 10 his warmest friends.
ne whole burden was to point out INC
predictions of prosperity made by 'hose
who opposed his election ana 10 sno"' 80
contrast. that no prosperity has come -
Go Of course. natural to certain extent
that n defeated candidate for office shouiu
feel disposed TO taunt his adVersaries
with failing to produce realization oi
,,hat they promised If they should DC
,.,,,o, ,be,r way. But we look for some
thing a little different from that III
man who has aspired TO the great oihce
Of President of the United States we
expect 10 see his personal disdppoih''
ments submerged in an overwhelming ahN-
,etv for the public veal, and his most
ardent friends and partisans would lar
rather have heard him giving himself 10
an effort to point out the elements Oh
hone In the present situation than 10
have seen him devoting himself to ser
mon upon the theme, Il Told You 80
IL IS impossible to imagine General Lee
after Gettysburg complaining that he
would have won If General Longstreet
had attacked in time. or Mr.. Davis had
given the campaign that energetic sup
port which Lee urged upon him. lie
would not to-day occupy the exalted place
he holds in the esteem of men if he had
been capable Of it,
Last falls issue has been fought out
and disposed Of and, although we may
have another very dangerous campaign in
1900. II will not be upon the lines of that
OF 1896. Unless the party in power does
something to free the people from the
tyranny and oppression of legislation i'm
posed upon them by the war. for The pur-
pose OF the war. there is undoubtedly
going TO be great shaking up of dry
bones four years from now. But ii will
not be upon the lines of free silver. 1T
will be upon the lines of an intelligent
shaping of the public demands and
reasonable assertion of their confscated
rights by the great body of the people
now suffering the most cruel expressions.
IL Mr.. Bryan would reconcile himself
TO his bitter personal disappointment.
study the real causes of popular dis
content. abandon all the revolutionary
doctrines TO which he welded himself in
the recent contest. and struggle for a
redress of the popular grievances ac-
cording TO the old and constitutional
methods Of redressng grievances. he
might become a power In the future for
accomplishing good. He will only force
himself down into an endless oblivion by
holding on TO those propositions which
his countrymen turned their backs upon
In November last We may not be pros
pering. but this country is never going 10
seek prosperity by the route of the free
coinage OF silver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
c, LUMSDEN 4 SONS.


Precious Stones set in Tiaras,
Necklaces, Pendants, Brooches,
Bracelets, Rings, Pins, and in all
other known ways.
Watches. American and im-
ported. Cut-Glass Ware, Leather
Goods, and a complete stock of
Sterling Silver 925-Iooo fine.
Opera Glasses in pearl and
Alumine -Lemaire Glasses.
Lorgnettes in tortoise shell gold
and silver.
Opera Glass Charms and Han
dies. Pocket-Boolls. Card Cases,
&c. in all the popular feathers
monkey, snake, lizard, alligator
all of them Prices according TO
quality. Cold or silver mountings
or plain.
Gorham's Silver Toilet Ware at
Gorham Manufacturing Company S
prices.
All sorts OF Sterling Silver No
velties from 25c. up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
VIRGINIA BANKS.

The stanton News says.
1.-TWO years ago when banks over the
country were daily closing their doors.
an inspection of the Stanton banks
showed that they were i'm a most crafty
ing condition. An examination of their
condition at the present time shows that
they have gone on strengthening their
position. and that they are to-day as
sound as any bank I'm the union
Same here. The Richmond banks are
as sound as such institutions can be. and
there was never a time when the pu3I'c
had more confidence In them.
And what is true OF Richmond and
stanton is true also of the banks I'm 9th e
er cities of Virginia. There has been
but one failure that in Roanoke yester-
day. and that. we are told. was due N
part to speculations in boom times -
Can any man say that the Virginia
banks would have been in such a posi-
ton OF strength II free silver had car
Hed?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
Killed lln.banh and Wife.

KNOXVILLE. TENN. Dec. 29-At II
o'clock last night two unknown men went
10 the house of William Whaley. "a farmer
living two miles from Seyicrville. Sewer
county. and without speaking word
broke down the door walked i'm. and shot
and killed Whaley and his wife. Miss
Lizzie Mcmahon. sister of Mrs. Whaley.
was present. but was unhurt. She had
an infant of Whalcy's I'm her arms when
the men entered. II is thought that they
are the two men whom Whaley prose-
cuted before the grand jury for commit
ting murder. II apprehended the guilty
nartlos viii be lynched.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
Badly Hart.

Edward cambridge, a colorcd man.
was run over Monday about ten miles
from Richmond on the James-kiver III
vision of the Chesapeake and ohio rail
way. and was brought TO Richmond Tor
treatment at the Retreat tor the Sick
where he is resting easy to-day. The
engineer saw the man standing in the
middle of the track, and ne made nc
effort to get out of the way. The en-
ginecr did his best TO stop the train. but
before il could bc done cambridge was
struck and his apparently lifeless body
was placed on board the train and
brought here. Upon examination i
was discovered that his leg was broken
ana that he had received u number OF
cuts not necessarily fatal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

Editor OF The Times.
Sir.-What the Mayors veto VIII do
Block retrcnchment. and tine poor man
must suffer, work or play. the saiarled
officer must be provided Tor out OF the
limited income OF the city.
II Is not 80 with the poor man, VINO
works on the streets, no work, no pay
his lot. The city must ana VIII next
year live within her receipts, hence
there Will be but little money Tor streets.
hands, and carts. The pubic schools
must also suffer.
This means little work with fun pay
for the salaried officers. and no work
and no nav Tor many OF the street nanus
who only receive $50 per day, wnich
is but living for them at best. Ine
money should be more equally divided,
live and let live.
II. W. ROU NTGEE.
Richmond. Va. Dec. -, 1875.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

making the final arrangements for the
entertainment TO be given on New-Year's
Eve for tho benefit Of their new uniform
fund.
Colonel Jones was at headquarters
busily preparing the records OF the year
that has all but passed. To a reporter
he said that the work OF the regiment had
been most satisfactory in every par
ticular. and that they were now on a more
favorable footing. and had more credit
able showing than any regiment In Nir-
GINA.
The most favorable recruiting season
begins with the spring. and Colonel Jones
Is hopeful OF raising the regiment 10 Il
still higher standard. IL much needed sup
plies are forthcoming. In this connec-
ton he stated that he had heard
that Governor O'Ferrall had issued
orders for some additional supplies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
Mr.. Tibbitts and Bride.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Tibbits reached the
citv Yesterday afternoon and arc the
guests of Mr. G. W. Tanner AZ 2l9 south
Third street. They Will be- here until
this afternoon at o'clock. As their
stay viii be so short it will be impossible
for Mr.. Tibbitts to go around among his
friends. and they are cordially invited to
call at Mr.. Tanners residence. y num-
Der will doubtless take advantage of the
opportunity 10 congratulate him upon his
recent marriage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
4 Pleasant Entertainment.

The first OF a series Of entertainments
under the auspices of the League Of the
Sacred Heart took place i'm Cathedral
Hall Monday night. The programme in
cluded "a number of tableaux with vocal
and saltatorial selections. The enter
tainmen, was most agreeable and ir-
esting and was thoroughly appreciated
by large audience. Last evening there
was "a programme OF musical selections.
and stcreopticon views of points of inter
est I'm different parts of the world. on
tonight the feature of the evening will 10
the presentation of Il three-act farce, en-
titled "Chestnuts.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
4 Delightful Entertainment

Mr. and Mrs. George S. Hewitt Of Bar
ton Heights. gave an anniversary supper
Monday night in honor of their marriage
lust ten years ago.
4 large number of relatives and friends
were present. and the evening was en-
livened with number of selections by
their talented and musical guests.
The sumptuOus supper was served about
s o'clock. but the happy party continued
their. pleasure until late i'm the even
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

A lovely little girl Is at the home or
Mrs. Asnworth 80. 100 Dance street
near the Old Reservoir.
The little girl is between three ana four
years of age. and Is lost ana being UNI
able to tell her name. Mrs. Ashworth IS
AT "A loss To return her 10 her parents.
The little tot says she has brother
named Johnnie" and that she was go
ing with him 10 get "A boss shoccd' when
they got separated and she didn't tee
Donnie any mo.
The child is very pretty. with golden
hair and bright hazel eyes. and seems
perfectly well satisfied that somebody Will
look her up in due season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

The Wichita Eagle says: kansas
should elect man 10 the Senate with
few brains" Trust Kansas for doing
just that thing. a man Of much brain
would not challenge her notice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

1t turns out now that Came~on's reso-
luton was written by an attorney for
the Cuban tunta. and as the speeches on
It were mostly through the Senate win
dows for rural constituents. 1t is difficult
to see where the Senate has considered
the question at all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
Bic Owl Captured

Andrew Johnson porter Tor Jasper J..
Rowe. while sweeping the pavement yes
terday morning i'm front OF the store. AZ
the corner OF Third and Broad streets.
was startled 10 see an immense owl alight
on the pavement near him. Andrew
captured the owl, and turned II over 10
Mr.. Rowe for a Christmas gift.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
Royal OrIer Fantastic Toe.

There was a happy gathering at Old
Market Hall Monday night, the occasion
being an entertainment given by the
ROYAL Order Of the Fantastic Toe TO the
lady friends of the members. Mr.. Sala-
vata Casetta presided with grace and dig
nifty and everybody had good time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
Cures

Prov. the merit Of Hoods Sarsaparilla 90 posi-
tive. perfect, permanent Cures.
Cures Of scrofula in se'efe'' ior'ns' n ,'
goiirc. svclled neck, running sores MP
disease. sores in the eyes.
cu,o, ., san nheum. with is intense itching
and burning. scad head letter etc.
cu,as a, Rolls Pimplcs and all other erup-
tons due to impure blood.
Cures Of Dyspepsia and other troubles "hefe
good stomach tonic was needed
Cures u Rheumatism. where patients we're I'M
able 20 work or walk for weeks.
Cures Of Caiarrh by expelling the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease
Cures o. Nervousness by properly toning ana
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
Cures Of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book OF cures BY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
Richmond, Fredericksburg aud Potomac
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

With his contract for fifty lectures for
1900 cancelled. Mr.. Bryan will no longer
cgard Mckinley as the advance agent
OF prosperity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

Martin Madden. the Chicago alderman.
who wants to be a Senator may have
some friends but the other fellows seem
TO be doing an the talking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

Hanna's insomnia case will serve him
well. perhaps on the night Of the inaugu-
raj ball.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

Wannamaker I'm the Senate would at
least be a good playing card for the
Washington Sunday-schools. They could
draw on him for speeches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
The Soldier Rows

The cold weather makes things lively
around the Armory and the pleasant COM
pany rooms are full OF soldier boys nightly
playing games or talking of wars.
The Walker Light Guard men are busy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

II Is not a sure thing that Ir. Cleve-
walked right into the White House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

Only two days remain OF leap year.
and the next one Is eight years off.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

ing pIe. When the rush begins at the
pie counter next spring, all question OF
"how" will DO dropped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

The Washington Post says there is Q
controversy as TO using knife In eat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

THE MAILING LIST is ONLY P M
Ell ABOUT EVERY TEN "a ,:
fHEREFORE. DO NOT FEEL, ~, u ~ 4 =,
If THE DATE 0rP0SlIi,b S hJpi IS NO1
CHANGED AS SOON AS TIE SUD
gCRIPTION is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

The price OF The Times Is two cents per
.orv and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits of Richmond anu ""hc"''
fer. Sunday paper three cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

American Beauty Roses. Ni0lets. Chry-
eanthemums. &c. Largest stock. we'd
dings and other orders promptly. attended
In. W 4. HAMMOND.
l01 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
CASToRTA.

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Bell Telephone lis has been placed at
the office of the Mansfield Tripol Com
Iany.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30

WASHINGTON BUREAU. ANGHS me-
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 80 1896.
ron.y.s MEETINGS AND EVENTS

u,o roage I. O. O. y. Schiller Han.
Comnany b. First Regiment Armo's'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-30
CORRESPONDENTS.

WE DESIRE. TO CALL THE ATTE S,;.
r, WE ~ GS ALL PERSONS SENDIN.,G
MGSicATioNs TO TIE yid SI riHETih E iR
THE NECESSITY OF f,S SlGNTssSS4 AS III is
THE RULE or THIS PAPER MOI NJ dV
PiiBL,IsH ANY ARTICLE TIE noI y ME-
aF VIC Sc AUTHOR Is UNkNo"N'
The Yale expositor., 1896-10-09

Charles McQuinn, a wandering VIII
lie. struck Louisville the other day and
applied at the Wayfarers' Rest FOR
nights lodging. He explained that he
had not slept in a bed for three years,
and he wanted to experience a new SEN
sation by reposing just once in nice
warm bed. He got more than his wild
est fancy depicted. He got a red-hot
bed and new sensations to throw at
the birds The bed given him had not
had a human occupant for some days,
but others than tramps banker after
warm beds. Unbeknownst to the man
ayers a swarm of bees had come in
through the open window, and had ap-
propriated the mattress as make
shift hive. They resented the intrusion
of Mr.. McQuinn pointedly, so to speak,
and warmly. He was cured, perhaps
forever, of the baneful desire to sleep
in warm bed, and took to the woods
again. Almost as painful as the sting
ing rebukes administered by the bees
was the reflection that he had worked
three hours chopping wood to get the
coveted bed.
The Yale expositor., 1896-10-09
Getting Rich In Their Minds.

The silverites who are dreaming CT
great wealth to be had for everybody
through the simple process of calling
so cents a dollar should wake up long
enough to ask themselves this ques-
ton:
"If dollars worth of property
means certain quantity of labor
products, would there be any more of
these products for the men who want
them IL we say that the same amount
of property is worth So? In other
words, does an increase in the prices
of goods mean an increased quantity
of goods?"
BY the way they have thought out
an answer to this question the victims
OF the 16 to 1 delusion win be able to
see that. though they might legislatC
that every dollars worth of products
should be worth 100 times as much, the
only change would be in the minds oI
the men who made the law. Dreams o.
great riches are mighty poor substi.
tutes for solid labor products.