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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
SKATERS ENJOYING IT.
MANY BRLVE THE BITING WINDS
FOR THE SPORT.
An Accident which Came Near Resulting
Fatally Happened at the Reservoir sun
day Morning-Froze Pipe.

Yesterday and Sunday were two OF the
coolest days Richmond people have ex-
perienced for quite a long while. On sun
day the mercury went away down below
the 20th notch. and early In the morning
the thermometer registered as low as Il
degrees above zero in some parts OF the
city. There was a sharp. biting wind
nearly all day. and walking was quite as
agreeable Nearly everybody had their
coat and cloak collars turned up about
their necks, and II was quite easy TO
imagine that the roof of the Presbyterian
church in Sitka was covered with snow.
ON THE LAKES.
The lakes at the Reservoir Park and at
Forest Hill were frozen over Sunday and
Yesterday Youngs pond and other ponds
around the city were also frozen over.
The ice was rough on most of the sur
face, but the festive skaters enjoyed the
sport nevertheless. Quite a large crowd
o. skaters were Swimming over the subur-
ban lakes nearly all day yesterday, and
I'm the afternoon nearly every street-car
bound for the West End and Forest Hid
was loaded with skaters. The sport was
fairly good. and many hundreds TOOK
advantage Of this opportunity
a large NUMBER OF WSitt-fiPN' w.
frozen up In various parts OF the city, and
last night the number was Increased. IL
Is expected that the plumber VIII nave
plenty of work TO occupy his time curing
the next few days
BROKE IN THE ICE.
An accident. which came near resulting
fatally. happened at the Reservoir lake
Sunday morning a gentleman ana
lady were skating across the Ice "heh
the came upon weak spot, when gave
,yav under them II was just above the
inlet from the reservoir. Mr.. J. I. TEN.
ple was the first to offer assistance, ana
i'm endeavorlng TO rescue the lady was
dragged i'm the water. other skaters went
to the aid Of the couple and managed 10
help them out speedily.
James river IS frozen over above Mayo
bridge and either side below has broad
border OF ice. while the stream is gorged
with floating blocks 10 a considerable de-
gree. II the freeze continues all through
to-day navigation will probably be stop
ped unless the channel Is kept open by
running tugs up and down the river.
At New Reservoir Lake officer Sale, Of
the police force. was so unfortunate as to
take an involuntary bath while attempt
ing 10 pass over ice too thin for his
weight The officer was CALAMITY res
cued by Master John McCrane, who
rushed TO his assistance and drew him
forth from the chilly water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

SPECIAL SLEEPER TO ATLANTA.
Although the Atlanta Exposition mas
closed the Seaboard AIR Line mas oe-
termined. FOR the comfort or It's patrons,
10 continue IN service the SPECIAL
SLEEPER 10 Atlanta on the famous
Atlanta Special" which leaves Rich
nond DAILY al l2:33 (nighD. and ar
rives at Atlanta at 400 next afternoon
This sleeper Will be open at Union depot
at . o'clock at night, thus ensuring the
travelling public good nights rest II
will therefore be seen that the SEA
BOARD AIR LINE Is the only line leav-
ing Richmond for Atlanta which offers
a DAILY SERVICE through without
change OF cars. For rates. pullman
reservations. and all other information
apply 70 If. NJ. BOIkIN,
Passenger Agent,
s.i6 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

Total ..........S5i. lits4 so. 8

Total ......... .NJl, az IA SlVi, 49,.
Now. we would like Mr.. Sherman 10
tell us why our imports OF these articles
we're so much greater under the first year
OF the Wilson law than they were under
the last year OF the Mckinley law? Was
IL not because the duties were so reduced
by the Wilson Lave that foreigners were
able 10 send their goods here and sell
Them In competition with the goods that
are produced here? And IL that was
so. did IT not mean cheaper goods 10
those who had 10 buy them? And are
not cheaper goods TO those who buy
goods "a blessing 10 them? And are not
higher goods 10 those who must buy
them curse 10 themY Even II the
articles mentioned by Mr.. Sherman are
'the most common products OF our
farms" sull when sold here. they must
be sold TO persons who are not farmers.
The farmers Will not buy them from each
they want OF them. II they are sold 10
our own people. therefore. they must be
sold TO those OF them who are not farm
err II our legislation compcls these
people 10 pay more for those articles
than they would have TO pay II allowed
10 buy them where they pleased. does
not our legislation impose upon them
rank piece OF injustiosf L. .As snr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

legislation compelling these people TO
part with their money for the beneht
OF the farmers. and can that be de-
Tended as just? And docs Mr.. Sherman
believe that any institutions can be en-
during Nat are framed TO operate so
that they win wrongfully deprive one
set OF men of theiy money for the benefit
OF another set OF men?
Look at Mr. sherman's table. In the
last year OF Mckinley we imported
S. 90, 9S4 worth of wool. while in the first
year OF Wilson we imported $32.5s9''sl OF
wool. This means that the poor people
who must have woollen clothes in TINS
terrible weather are able 10 buy them
because of the reduction in their prices
while many would have TO 80 without
them II the high prices for woollon
clothes that prevailed under the Nc
Kinley bill were still In force. Are these
poor people TO have no thought given TO
their case? Is the whole attention Of
our legislators to be engrossed by the
small portion of our people who raise
wool for sale?
Look. then. at the item of hides. Under
the last year Of Mckinley the hides
we brought in were worth only SO, $50. 562
Under the first year of Wilson they were
worth s2l.C23.269. This meant the cheap
ening OF shoes to the poor people. Are
the cattle-raisers alone 70 be thought Of.
and are the poor people who must have
shoes 10 protect their feet in this bitter
weather TO have no consideration at All?
II should not be forgotten. however
that the importation OF wool free Of duty
did not mean the decrease OF price to
our farmers OF the amount OF the Nc
Kinley tariff, which was about 60 per
cent. The tariff was so high az TO tor
bid the use OF great quantities Of wool
which were necessary as a mixture win
domestic wool. The price Of domestic
wool. indeed. went up when the Wilson
hill first went into effect; how it is now
we cannot say
The great principle to be observed Is
tho absolute equality Of all citizens be-
fore the law. We therefore condemn
the free-nst in all its moods and lenses
No one can predict or figure out the
erec, OF a tariff with any certainty.
Tho only fair way is TO tax all alike. and
that is our doctrine and IT is Democratic
doctrine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

gold fund that we see going on all the
time now Men will not go into enter
prises which are expected to fructify IN
tho future II there Is any uncertainty
about the value OF the money In which
they are to realize the results OF their
Iabors. They will remain idle before they
will peril losing one half of their capi-
tai by any enterprise Of that sort.
The agitation for free silver must cease.
the Government notes must be taken In
and cancelled, and the tax OF 10 per
cent. on the issues of State banks must
be repealed before we can ever have
prosperity again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
MES. CORBEY7 RENIRRIEs.
She Has Become the Wife of John w
Ma-ury "A New York Millionaire.


Ma-ury, New York Millionaire.
NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The whole sport
ing world was agog last night over the
news that olive Lake the divorced wife
of James j. Corbett had consoed her
self by taking another husband. The
name of the man on whom the former
Mrs. Corbett has bestowed hei mana sthu
all that remains OF her anectoh l. ffen
j.. Masury, an amiable young gentleman
with a taste for chemical experiments
and a large fortune inherited from ma
grandfather. John W. Masury' VINO lell
many millions behind him. This fortune
was the occasion OF long VIII contest
between Mr.. Masury ana MS brother
John W, Jr, on one side, and the dead
man second wife, 10 "hoh eNeIs penn
had been bequeathed, on the otner Inc
matter was finally settled DIV arrange
ment the family dividing the property
Ii was still In the early part OF last
August soon after the deatn OF ms slaiii,u,,
father, and while the Will contest was sun
pending, that Mr.. Masury, then staying
ct Naragansett for the summer met anu
lost his heart to Mrs. Corbett Her Ill
Vorce mad not long been sfdhteu, anH
she was still firm IN her determihatloi
not 10 marry again. but to content heistH
with the 500 a week alimOny granted 10
her by the referees decree. But sne was
lonely, and the evident sincerity OF heI
sutton impressed her in spite OF herseil.
So, after Mrs Corbett returned 70 the
handsome house No. 1i6 west Eighty
eighth street. given to her by her husband
under the terms OF the divorce youn5
Nasury became "A constant visitor. But
he refrained from pressing his suit until
the settlement Of the civil suit made II
certain that he would be able 10 provide
for a wife i'm something lake ne style 10
which She had been accustomed. When
the settlement was reached on Dcccm-
Der 18th, Mr. Masury found that he and
his brother would have about SlOD'OOo
apiece.
on december DIST Mr.. Masury, Mrs,
Corbett George =. lake. be- iafhcr, and
r Ludlow Chrystie, who lad acted as
Masury's counsel In the VIII contest,
steuued into a cab. were driven over 10
staten island. and there the couple were
quietly married by civil process Then
they drove back again 60 the Corbeu
house i'm New York.-Philadelghia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

There were large congregations at Clay
Street Methodist church sunday lne
pastor. Rev. Herbert ". Hope. preached
az both services. after the morning SER
mon the sacrament was administered
and 20 the first table the Young men Of
the church were called. The altar rail
was crowded with young men, aod 10
them the pastor made Z brief address. The
scene was deeply impressive and affect
ing. There were three membe"s received
al this service.
Al night the pastor delive.ed an appro-
the new year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

Tin. very interesting contest on
for the position OF Superintendent Of the
Public Schools IN Norfolk. made vacant
by the death of Mr. X. c. Murray The
candidates are Major c. W. Taylor. Mr.
vs. A. 5 Taylor and Mr. Il. a. Dobie.
The last-uamed gentleman is In Rich
moud. he is brOther-n-law OF Dele
gata Merritt T. Cooke The State Board
of Education will make the appointment;
subject 10 the approval Of the Senate
Major TAYLOR held the office before Mr.
AlurraV Mas anpolnted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

Yesterdays Baltimore sun says: Mr..
Nyer Hirsch who died suddenly in Rich
mond. Va. was buried Yesterday from
his home, 800 east North avenue. The
e1vices at the house were conducted by
Rev. Clifton Levy, of the Eden Street
synagogue. The pall-bearers were Messrs.
:. Van Leer, l.. Fiteman, j. Hissey. Or.
Urban smith NJ Lanpheimer, l.. Bernei,
ID. Kaufman. and ]. Goldsmith. The
burial was in the Eden-Street Synagogue
Cemetery, on the Philadelphia road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

Mr. mcdonnell. who is TO have crarge
OF the Kirmess. arrived yesterday. and
desires that the chaDerons Will ct him
at the Virginia Historical Spcifty rooms
at noon to-day. and hat the ., Srerons
and those who will take part In The canoe
Will meet him AT the Arfnory al . o ciccA
In the afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
10 BE ORDAINED.
Rev. MI. sallade, Pastor of Broadus-Me-
mortal Church.

mortal Church.
Rev Jacob sallade the young pastor
OF the Broadus-Memorial Baptist church,
will be ordained TO the work Of the Gospel
ministry next Thursday night
The council 20 examine the candidate
viii meet at the Second Baptist church
i'm the afternoon. At BrOadus- Memorial
church Thirty-secOnd and Marshall
streets at o'clock that night, the ordl-
nation OF both the pastor and deacons
of the church will take place. The ordi-
nation sermon viii be- preached by Rev.
Or. Thomas s. Dunaway. OF Fredericks-
burg. who was Mr.. Sallade's pastor. Rev
Or. Cooper win deliver the charge 10 the
pastor, Rev. Dr. Landrum will present
The Bible. and Rev Dr. Wright viii de-
liver the charge TO the congregation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
The Puhlic school, Reopeued

lie schools OF Richmond resumed their
work yesterday. Most OF the private
schools reopened after the Christmas holt
DAYS on last Thursday The attendance
at the public schools yesterday was quite
large, and the teachers and pupils settled
down TO steady work until the end OF
the school wear in June
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
The {. B. TAYLOR CO.


80 Decorated China Chocolate Jugs,
Gold-traced, full size, 75c. each.
Banquet Lamps, in Delft, Dresden,
Roses, Royal, Copper, and Onyx
designs.
Solitaire Decorated China Cups and
SaucerS, 10, IS, IS, so and 75c.
each.
Decorated China Salads, Flown Gold
and Tinted decorations, 40. so, Is
cents each.
Imported Decorated Dinner Sets,
Io2 pieces
$3.50, SO so, SIS, SIS, and 500
EACH.
If you want to make a Christ
mas present, come and see the
largest collection of Art China
and Ceramics in the South. Our
two stores loaded with speciaIties
for the ladies, and all connols-
seurs. Also
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

business disposed Of. the foiiowins "a
fcers for the ensuing year were eisc.eu
Mrs. BEDFORD, president; Mrs JONES
vice-president: Miss Alice Dooley' seer,
tary: Miss Mamie Hungerford. treasure :
Rev. Father Ahern, spiritual director.
rhe same ladies who were on the hs'
10 visit the poor last year were re-
elected. This charitable society mas
done much for the poor of the city IT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
Communicated
Mr.. Flood Replies 40 MIR. HUBBARD.

To the Editor Of The Times:
Sir.-In the issue Of your paper OF De-
cember 18th, there appeared caro- over
the signature OF X. 4. HUBBARD, IN "hich
many false statements are made one
only of which / shall notice. was Out
OF the State from that day until the ISL
day Of January, or l should nave no-
ticed this sooner
The mart of Colonel Hubard's card
that / desire TO call attention TO Is tns'
part in which he asserts that Mr.. Z. q.
Clay posted a written statement III ret-
erence to me. in which the term ma
licious lie" was used and which ne 'Clay)
refused to disclaim as being reflection
uuon me. when called on by me.
In raply to this, / herewith give let
ter received by me from Mr. T. a.
Forbes. clerk OF the Circuit ana county
Courts Of Buckingham county VINO was
called on by Mr.. Clay and myself as
witness to a conversation between u
concerning this matter. ,,o.
buckingham G. H., Va, Jan. :, leSo'
Hon. H. ID. Flood:
Dear Sir,--In reply TO yours OF the ~
instant, requesting me TO give my ieco'-
lection of a conversation that occurred
between Mr.. G. G.. Clay and myself III
regard 10 the Trent letter. l VIII say
that the statement Which MT. NiaS
posted under your circular was In the
following words Colonel Hubard dld
not write the Trent letter. and trent
signing it under duress is an infamous
lie" | asked Mr.. Clay II he intended
this language to apply 10 you ana MI
r. W. Hubbard. and he said he did not
IL is also true as you state In your letter
10 mo. that Mr.. Clay. at our November
County Court, 1898. disclaimed to you IN
my presence that he intended TO apply
the language I'm the statement posted Dy
him under your circular 10 you' but only
10 Willie Jones Trent.
Very truly yours
+. A. FORBES.
have no doubt that Mr.. clay VIII con
firm what Mr.. Forbes has said. went
10 buckingham Courthouse yesterday 10
see him. but as he was absent obtained
the above letter from Mr.. Forbes
| do not propose to enter INTO news
paper controversy with Colonel HUBBARD.
I gave expression TO my opinion OF ms
character and conduct In the senate on
December 20. 1895. with tnal eNp'e'
sion of opinion. I am saiisneo. oo,
Respectfully. II. i. |OOD'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

A mans impressions Of towns he visits
are usually governed by the kind Of peo-
pie with whom he associates. Water
seeks its own level. which probably &C
counts for the observations CT ueny
tourists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
Officers Elected.

The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent So
ciety OF ST. Peters Cathedral held their
annual meeting Sunday az 1880 In the
episcopal residence. After the annual
reports were read, and much routine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
A. u Y A. Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Central Committee. 4. +. V. A. VIII be
held to-day. in the Association-rooms.
No 707 east Franklin street. at 4'So
II. n.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

The Virginia Business College IS now
omen for the reception or students he
80 ~ This institution is at SIS and ~
east BROAD street II occupies al or the
second and third floors OF the new hiet,
Block. There are fifteen rooms. ana ,Nese
are handsomely equipped throughout
The furniture is new, ana was NnaN' ~
order for this institution.
The different departments are presiusu
over bv experienced instructors ne
nresident has been at the head or the
Southern Business University. OF Lynch-
burg va for several years. lie sun
owns a half interest In that school, ana
ne viii have his students here un the
Virginia business College, make dairy
transactions with his students III
T.vuchburg. every one OF which VIII De
recorded In their books. He has IN these
institutions a national bank "noiesale
house. commission house, meIcahliIe eN-
change. freight Office, &c. These Offices
are supplied with large books such as
are used i'm this and other cities. Ihe
work is identically the same as that done
nv business men. hence a person COM
pletine mis- course IS a finished account
ant. and can take charge OF any set OF
books
The students Of the Shorthand and
Tvpewriting Department have letters dc
tated TO them by the president mus upon
the completion Of this course one Is pre-
pared TO fill the most responsible post
lions.
on account Of the thoroughness OF the
courses of the Southern Business Uni
versity. and the fact that it Is eXten-
sively advertised about three hundred
students were enrolled last year. Most OF
these are now filing lucrative positions.
Frequent applications are received for
book-keepers, stenographers, and other
help and the graduates Of the Virginia
Business College, as well as those of the
Southern Business University, will be
recommended for these positions Many
Of these applications are received In the
spring. so enroll now and be ready for a
spring position
Terms are very reasonable. Persons
may pay cash or enter on instalment
plan. paying monthly For full particu-
lars. and 10 see thoroughly equipped,
up-tO-date Business College, call AT the
presidents Office. All persons are cor
daily invited TO visit the Virginia Bust
ness College, entrance at S2l east Broad
street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
,urnifure.

Now for gavel. Sta
pie gavels at bottom
prices.
In the Xmas rush,
we did not forget that
YOU would need some
thing just at this time
in nice Chamber and
Parlor Suits, also some
lovely Dining Furniture
low.
Give us a call and be
convinced, that we can
save you money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
A.E. HEINRICH & CO.,
LAD.E > HABEROASnERS.
113 E. Broad Street.
Evening Fabrics.

Evening Fabrics.
Mulls, Chiifons, Mouseline
de Sole, ETC., in the follow
ing colors Corn, Salmon,
Rose, Blue, White, Black.
Lace Collars.
Egyptian and Point OH t de
Venice, prices from $3.50 to
5000.
Evening Gloves.
Champagne Pearl White
and Black, price 81 to $3.50
a pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07

one Who has been cured by Hoods SaIsa-
parilla. II is the greatest curative agent:
In IL the one great blood purifier and
nerve tonic.
HOODS PILLS for the liver and bow
els ACT easily yet promptly and eifec-
tfvafU
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-07
Change in Schedule r., +. and 4. II. X.
January :, 1896.

On January eth there will be several
changes i'm the schedule OF the accom-
land
On the 9th the famous New York and
Florida Special, composed entirely OF
Pullman vestbuled drawing groom. Sleep
ing, library, and dning-cars will be
placed in service. leaving Richmond. daily
except Mondays. at $40 A. NJ. for Wash
ngton, Baltimore. Philadelphia, and New
York No extra fare other than regular
Pullman charges. Consult time table in
another column.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-13
sAUeUs RACES.
T,ouble Over Driving Of Alcanta-Her Owner
Will Protest the Race.

Saugus, Mass, Nov. 12-The second
days meeting at Franklin park developed
in some sensational features. They oc-
CURED in the unfinished 2.11 pace, when
Carpenter. who had been driving the bay
mare Alcanta was removed and kerwick
substituted. The best efforts of the new
driver could not bring the mare under
the wire n winner. The time of the first
heat was announced 2.19l4. Under the
new driver the mile was claimed to have
been paced in 217. A number of inter-
eSted persons, among whom were profess
sional timers asserted that the correct
time was 22l The race will be protested
by the owners of the mare.
The I'll pacing tconcluded). purse $500
Merrill, ch. h.. by Nelson. dam Tinsmith
Maid. (MerrilD. won in five heats; AL
cinta. b. m. by Alcantara. dam Ballot
Carpenter and kerwick) second: Others
distanced or drawn: best time. 215ts.
The 2.23 trotting, purse 5000. Happy
Home, Jr.. br. g.. by Happy Home, dam
untraced. (Brayman). won in four heats
Billy Lyman, ch. g. by Dictator Chief,
dam Maud p. (McNamee), second; Car
los. ch. g.. Dodge). third; best time.
The 2.0S pacing. purse $500. Bumps b.
e.. by Baron Wilkes. dam Queen Ethel,
%. Wilson,. won in four heats; Barney.
hr. g. by Barney Wilkes, dam untracesl.
tBrock). second; Robert r.. b. g.. Pack
ard). third: best time. PIP, by Barney;
winners best. 21o.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-13
Il AM CRAZY"
Says m. H. Robbins and Then Shoots Him
self. at 0rrington. Mc.-Will Die.

Bangor Nov. 12.-Melville II. Robbins
of 296 West 3rd street. South Boston.
shot himself in the temple. this after
moo, in the bushes near Horace Mars
ton farm at East Orrington four miles
from Bangor. He came here at noon,
today, from Boston, and went at once
10 Orrington with the determination of
suiciding. He was found in the bushes
about O'Clock and taken into a house
The physician was unable to locate the
bullet and death is likely to result at
any moment.
He was conscious for a time and said
that he intended to end his life. In a
notebook was written: Il am crazy"
He left a note to his wife saving that
he was crazy and did not intend to
trouble her. His father was insane.
Robbins is about 55 years old and
formerly lived in Orrington, but has
been in Boston for 25 years. His wife
has been notified.