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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1896.
TuE POSITION Oh THE TIMES.

THE TIMES is
For Democratic principles pure and
pndcilcd.
For the maintenance Of the credit Of
the country-public and private, national.
State. and individual.
For the faithful observance OF con-
tracts made in accordance with the gold
STANDARD Of value which has prevailed
IN this country for over sixty years.
For the continuance of the gold standard
of value. as that best for the interests
,of all the people of this country. and
Especially for all who live on wages,
salaries. or other fixed incomes.
For the use of silver to the fullest ex-
dent consistent with the continuance OF
gold in free circulation.
For free banking and the repeal Of
khe 10 per cent. tax on state-bank notes.
For the preservation Of law and order
and the greatest possible liberty Of every
Gitizer consistent Herewith.
For honest elections as the safeguards
Df our liberties.
THE TINES is
Against the taxation OF one citizen for
ehe boLeht Of another. under the guise
bs bouDties, of a protective tariff. or in
hny otler form.
Against any tax which creates classes Of
citizens and discrimna:es in favor OF
zone class as against another. All citizens
are and should be equal before the law.
both in receiving its benefits and bearing
its burdens.
Against the free. unlimited, and indie
pendent coinage Of silver by the United
States as a delusivc scheme, fraught with
dncalculable trouble and loss TO our
country.
Against all assumption of authority or
interference by Government in the lawful
business of citizens.
Against the Government ownership or
control of railroads. tclesraphs. or any
business which citizens can do.
Against the Government forbidding con-
eracts 70 pay borrowed money in the kind
of money borrowed. which have been
lawful for thousands Of years and which
3n themselves are just and right.
Against all forms of Populistic paternal-
esm or Anarchistic inccndlarism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
"THE RANK Il BUT THE GUINIAs
STAMP
THE MANS THE GOWD FOR A.
THAT"

THAT"
A Nr. A. J. Utloy has written an ar
ticle for the June Arena which Populists
and free coiners are taking a great deal
of stock IN. A fair idea Of the purpose
and character OF the article can be formed
from the following passage which we
take from II:
Speaking Of the value of gold, he says
that II derives its chief value from the
fact that by virtue OF law certain
quantity Of it may be coined into dol
lar. and when so coined is legal ten
der, and lawful money. 1t is safe 10
say that If gold should be demonetzed'
IL the fictitious value given II by law
should be taken from it, 1922 grains OF
gold would not bring ten cents in the
markets of the world that ~ per cent
Of the present value Of gold is fictitious
and caused solely by legislation.
The New York Journal Of Commerce
commenting upon this. says very justly:
From the dawn Of history gold and
silver have been more eagerly desired
than any other commodities. except pre-
cious stones. which are obviously hhfoh-
venieut There have been rev OF no
times within the period or written MS
tory when gold was not desired from
ten 10 thirty times as much as 'lvCr,
and silver was so Guch desired mat
men would give many times IT'S weight
I'm iron or copper or wheat Tor II. No
man can tell how much the demand Tor
coi,oce adds 10 the value Of gold. but
I'm view OF the extreme eagcrness OF
men I'm all climes and in all times 10
e1.
q general measure Of value and means
~ exchange before any one thought or
coming fl. il is not likely that tho none
tarv demand adds very greatly TO It's
value.
Mr.. Ttlcy suffers from exactly the
same delusion that amicts the writer
for the Washington Post, upon whose et-
fusion we commented a day or so back.
A very striking illustration Of the entire
Indifference Of the world to the coinage
stamp on gold Is the way in which inter-
national balances are settled. They are
stated in dollars. or pounds, or francs
as the case may be, but the actual set
Element takes place by the weight Of gold
delivered. and # a hundred gold dollars
are offered in settlement Of one hun
dred times $500 grains Of gold due and
abrasion has caused some Of the coins to
be Of light weight, these dollars are re-
iectod. and the debtor must make up
the weight lost by the abrasion
our readers viii find confirmation OF
this in the letter from Mr.. Edward At
kinson. which we publish in another
column. But the best illustration OF 1t is
the fact that our mints now make up
about as much gold into bars as they
coin into money The Director Of the
Mint shows in his last report that there
were made into gold bars FOR the Hscal
year ending June 80. 1894. siS.s22 Sil2'
while for the calendar year ending De-
cemhor 81. 1893, there were coined mo
money S5S.S74.l25 We make up as much
Of our gold into bars. therefore, as we
make into coins. and these bars are all
for export When we pay our balances
abroad our creditors want the raw sold
rather than the coins. This ought 70
show that the coinage stamp has nothing
10 do with the value ~ gold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
THE OLD MARKET CLUE DOESN'T
CLUE MUCH.

The advertisement four years ago OF n
Cleveland club rally would have brought
out n great crowd and distinguished
speakers but II we are to judge hy the
way the Old Market Hall Bryan and
sewan Club is attended there is not
much enthusiasm in Richmond over the
Chicago ticket. The first meeting Tor
forming II. though extensively advertised,
was very small affair, and amongst
the names of those published as being
present there was n most noticeable alb
sence Of our important and influential
citizens. The meeting Thursday evening
was attended 10y less than 100 persons,
though great deal OF talk about 1t
has appcared in the papers, and 1t was
supposed the sovereigns would turn out IN
large numbers TO testify their newborn
fondness for Altgeld's Anarchy and TIL
mans Populism-
II Is useless to attempt any disguise
OF the fact that the Chicago ticket has
fallen ike a load of lead upon this COM
munity. The oldest and the best Demo-
Gratis are shocked at it and the platform.
Many Of these avow openly that they are
going TO vote for Mckinley and many
more avow that they will not vote at
all.
If the election In November is fair, and
all lawfully qualified voters are permitted
to vote as they wish, the detection OF
Democrats will produce results which VIII
astonish those who cannot distinguish a
name from a principle. Such Is 10 be
the result OF this unwise attempt TO force
Democrats TO vote for the propositions OF
ponulisrn that they abhOr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

Company D. Old Dominion Guard OF
the First Virginia Regiment, will assem-
bic nj the arnory this afternoon at 40
O'Clock and take the Traction Company
line TO Chimborazo PARK, where they
will hold company target practice.
The present members are desirous -
having as many Old members 81 the
company with them as possible ana AZ
the conclusion Of the target practice VIII
return 70 the companys room az inc
armory. where light refreshments VIII 10
served. and the question OF organizing
veteran assertion will be discussed.
This meeting will be called 70 order at
1880 o'clock. but as many old members ss
can are also requested 10 go out ana
see the Young soldiers shoot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
Fxpcutlye Ciemcncv.

Governor O'Ferrall has granted par
don 10 Jim Brown ,cooreO, VINO was
sentenced in the Amherst County Court
IN November. 1893. 10 three years lnIris-
onment in the pemtentiary for horse
stealing. At the same time he was sem
fenced TO serve thirty days On jail for
petit larceny. He has served his term
in the penitentiary and is now pardon
ed in the other cas.s ON account Of his
ill-health.
The Governor refused TO pardon Walter
stroup. who was sentenced in the Wash
fngton County Court 10 ten years inn
prisonment in the penitcntiary for COM
hitting a felony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

they would be ultimately redeemed. But
there would be no element OF fiat money
about State-bank notes. They would be
promises TO pay fun gold dollars upon de-
mand. As long as the banks that Issued
them paid gold dollars when demanded
they would pass current by virtue OF that
fact When the banks failed or refused
to pay gold dollars for them on demand
the banks would be wound up in insolyent
proceedings.
This is the true theory for State-bank
notes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
A Lady Hurt.

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning. a
bicycle ridden by negro named Robinson
ran against Mrs. Il. L. Iaype, who re-
sides at s3l west Marshall street. knocking
her down and hurting her quite painfully.
The accident occurred just in front Of
Caudle * ROane's, on Broad street. Mr..
Candle, who Witnessed the accident. car
red Mrs. Layne into his store, where she
was revived. having lost consciousness
after being struck. Mr.. II. l.. Powers
offered the use OF his carriage, and Mrs
Iayne was placed in II and carried TO
her home.
The negro Robinson is not blamed by
Mrs. Layne or those who witnessed the
occurrence. as he did all he could TO avoid
the accident.
Mrs. Layne's injuries are not serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
cli,nnte and Crop Service.

The report for June. of the virginia.
section OF the climate and crop service OF
the Weather Bureau, in cooperation WIN
The state Board OF Agriculture, mas Oe.Ll
issued in handsome pamphlet iorh'' II
contains a complete record OF the HIva''
temperature. and precipitation ior ena'
month and past months, Win uai,s i''''N' !,
mum temperatures and ptec'pi'di0 -
- rnonthlv summary Of Observers OF the
Virginia climate and crop service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
The Heptasophs' Anniversary.

The Heptasophs OF this city are en-
Enthusiastically preparing TO ceiebrate the
eighteenth anniversary OF ~Tleir order.
which occurs on the 18th Of next month
Virginia Conclaye, No. 1913, met Thurs
day night and appointed u committee in
connection with the committee already
anpolnted by Richmond Conciave 10 take
charge and formulate plans for the en-
tertainment. which viii. no doubt, be
given in connection with the celebration.
The order is constantly growing mere
There were several limitations Thursday
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
Give Is Enough Clean Water TO Drink.

Editor OF The Times:
SRI do not recollect that we have
ever had such long continuance Of dirty
water In Richmond as the present. hence
the universal complaint. but why COM
plain II there be no remedy? | know
there are many OF our citizens who
have given the subject much attention,
who. l think, would gladly act with a
Council committee. and make such an
investigation as would decide II there be
a means OF clearing all the water used.
or II not what can be done 10 mitigate
tho evil.
Artificial filtration OF such volume OF
water as Richmond consumes Is admit
ted 10 be impracticable; reservoir large
enough to allow the water 10 clear by
precipitation would be very costly. l
asked an engineer II We might not nj
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
n. vvss found guilty and lied

ner,ury. Hc was found guilty ana yea
:, and costs. An appeal was taken.
Justice Pierce also issued a warrant pr
Lee Butler. charged with the same Y
fence. j
The nine ye5r.old son OF Prvssian' U1o
IL employed as a farm hand on the IA q
OF Mr. II. Is. ChaBln, was accideh'"y
killed Thursday by being thrown iron
a horse. The boys neck wcs broke Z
Tho coroner's jury returned verdict I
death by accident.
Deputy CiorX Larus issued marras'
license yesterday to Clayton Woodson an
Lena r. Rose. Both parties are native
of Henrico county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
A Poet Discovered.

l-litor of The Times
Sir,-You are 10 be congratulated Tor
your discovery OF a genuine poet the
author Of the anniversary published
I'm The Times n day or two ago. The
little poem is a veritable sem. and Is not
surpassed by any lines OF American au-
thorship that have ever seen.
Truly. JOHN HART.
Bowling Green. Va, July -. 1870
CThe author above referred TO by FRO
fessJr Hart IL Mr.. w. W. Scott. the state
Librarian. The poem was printed IN
The Times OF Sunday. July 10th last.-Ed.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
Vas uonorably Discharged.

]. ". Buck, Of this city, who was car
rled no Crewe. by officer Henry Harper
to answer a charge made BY >. G iHps
pin of that place. OF stealing q iot OF
Photographic apparatus, retained 10 inc
city Yesterday morning, having been non
orally discharged by Justice Butter MI
Buck had a certificate from Justice but
Ter TO the effect that the prisoner WAS
honorably discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

IN the Law and Equity Court yesterday
the jury in the suit Of Hummeu against
the city of Richmond gave the plain
tin 81 200 on q comprise verdict. The
suit was brought for $1,000 for personal
Injuries received by the plaintiff IN fall
Ing into an airey-way. The trial or the
case took up three days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
Methodist snndn,.schnol Society.

~ho regular monthly meeting of the
Board OF Directors Of the Methodist
Sunday-School Society will be held az
Broad-street Methodist church Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
Effort 10 Build a Chapel.

The I.aurel-Street Methodist church
Epworth Mission, located at the corner
OF Washington and Winder streets, Will
run an excursion TO Old Point next Tues
day. July 2sth. This excursion Is an
EFFORT 10 try and raise money TO build
a chapel IN the West End, and those
going with Them Will help worthy cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
Henrico News.

Isaiah Johnson (colored) was before JUS
tice J. L. Pierce yesteScay charged with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

There is nothing binding upon any
Democrat to vote Tor the ticket nominal
ted at Chicago.-san Antonio Express.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

Mr.. Jacob Ezekiel. a former citizen
Of Richmond. is visiting his daughter.
Mrs. +. c. Brauer, on venable street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

II would have been much better Tor
the Democratic party had its platform
contained but single plank, ana that
plank free silver. as there are many Dem
ocrats who could stand free silver much
better than they can swallow the Popu-
ls;ic rot which constitutes the rest OF the
differentiation Rouge Advocate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

The proceedings OF the Chicago Conven-
ton, the platform promulgated ana me
candidate nominated absolutely IorDid
Democratic support for Bryan.-Uuca ID
server
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

The principles avcwed I'm the Chicago
platform mean the downfall Of freedom
and tho complete triumph Of liconse-her
doadlicst enemy. License 70 repudiato.
license to dishonor. license 20 subvert ard
destroy all that the American people
have learned % respect and vcnorate.
and in their stead inauguratc reign q
terror i'm which the Altgelds Tillmans.
Pcnnoyers. Vests and Stones will rcvel
and run iot-Northwestern Miller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

No true Democrat can support the Chi
cago platform. 10 Is a platform Of An
archy and Populism. The convention
was not n Democratic convention. Are
we TO have honest money and the main
tenance or the nations credit? The great
question for every man who loves his
country IS TO consider what are the surcst
means Of defeating the efforts Of these
thieves and cut-irroats I'm their attempt
TO gain control Of the Government.-Flat-
bush Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

To sound-moncy Democrats one thing
IS too evident for question; If they would
save the country from financial ruin they
must first Of all make sure II possible
that the power Of the Government Is not
seized upon by the crazy Populists and
Anarchists that controlled the late Chi
cago Convention. The Sagnawian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

The Sun believes that I'm this matter the
convention made q mistake. and for the
first time in over a quarter of a century.
during which this journal has had the
honor TO represent the great Democratic
party, 1t cannot consistently give .ts
principles and candidates that heartfelt
and spontaneous support which comes
from deep conviction amounting TO a
moral certainty Of right.-Williamsport
sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

Speaking for itself. the Courier cannot
so FAR forget its duty 20 its constituency
as 10 advocate support Of the Chicago pro
nouncement. The dcclaUticns contained
therein are abhorrent 10 Democratic ideas
they are not expressive Of Democratic
doctrine. Tree coinage Of silver Of
itself alone. with or without It's attend
ant consequences as an economic pro-
position. is OF minor Importance In its
influence for good or evil upon the people
Of this country compared with the ether
declarations Of party policy expressed in
the platform. Tho attack upon national
banks. the unpatiiotic declaration against
the constitutional authority delegated 70
the courts the absolutely indefensible
plank impairlng the obligations OF con-
tracts. all these increhse ithe distrust
with which n conservative people must
regard the platform. These declarations
are repugnant 70 the ideas of govern
ment fashioned by the founders OF the ie-
pubic.-Syracuse Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25

Yes; Bryan is a bolter. the Chicago rad
zeal platform IS boiling platform. and
the politicians who made the platform
and the Democrats who support il and
the boiling nominees are Democratic
boilers. Tho true Democrats are those
who adhere 10 Tho principles OF Democ-
racy.-Nashville Banner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-25
Edward Atkinson's Comment Upon Senator
Daniels Speech at Chicago

Editor Post: One OF the most singular
examples OF the delusion OF an able man
has been manifested by Senator John W.
Daniel. OF Virginia, IN the speech which
he made at the late convention in Chicago.
No one can doubt the integrity Of senator
Daniel or his sincere purpose To do JUS
tce to his State and to his country, yet
he has lent himself 10 the silver barons
chat is a good name for. them nf the
mining States. who like tho rubber ieuOns
OF old time, are making an effort To take
a part of the product Of this country from
the community without giving any service
I'm return. They are like the harons OF
England. who resisted the repeal OF the
tax on the bread OF the people, against
whom Numbered EbeneZer Elliot. the
corn-law rhymer one may paraphrase
the words of Ebenezcr Elliot.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-10

A fresh story of the Quarter Latin, Paris,
comes from the pen of John w Harding.
Charles Burroughs is young American
art student. He gets along famously in
his work until misunderstanding arises
between himself and his father and
Charles is cast adrift upon his own re-
sources. He paints an am bilious picture
and starves while he paints 1t fails to find
a purchaser. Burroughs becomes crazed
and attempts to jump into the Seine. A
model OF the Quarter, La Madeleine. effects
his rescue. For weeks he wanders between
life and death. His poverty is discovered
by the people in whose house he has been
cared for, and Madeleine groves a self
sacrificing helper and friend. Recovering
he marries Madeleine and thev plan ART
schemes together. They fail and decide
to die together. They ,are discovered
before the gas in their room has per
formed ali the deadly work intended.
Madeleine is dead: Burroughs is resu.ci-
tated. Just afterward he receives letter
telling him that his father has died after
restoring Charles to inheritance and
breathing paternal forgiveness. Then
BurrouRhs, having recovered his senses.
quits Paris forever to start anew among
people of his native land. New York: f.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-10
THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW

Under the title of "The Engineer in
Naval Warfare" an able symposium is
presented as the opening feature of the
May number of the North American Re-
view, the contributors OF it being such emf
nent authorities as Commodore George w.
Melville, engineer-in-chief of the United
States navy; w. S. Aldrich, professor of
mechanical engineering in the Uni
versity OF West Virginia.; Ira n. Hollis,
professor of engineering in Harvard
University; Gardiner c. Sims of the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
and George Uhler, president of the Ma
rihe Engineers Beneficial Association.
The noted French astronomer. Camille
Flammarion, writes most Interestingly
of MARS and Its Inhabitants" and in
Men Who Might Have Been Presidents"
Joseph NJ. Rodgers of the Philadelphia In
quirer throws some important light on the
Presidential elections of the past. The
concluding installment but one of 1.-THE
Future Life and Condition of Man
Therein, by the Right Honorable w. E.
Gladstone, deals with the limitation and
reserve of Scripture and the creeds. These
are but portion of the contents of an ex-
cellent number
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-10

is noticeable. James Barnes has given us
a story in line with this movement under
the title, "For King or Country" 1t is a
story for boys, young or old, full of ad-
venture and movement. George and Will
liam rockingham were the twin sons of
David rockingham, who, with one of his
brothers, Nathaniel, was in charge of some
mining property in New Jersey prior to
the Revolution. David and his wife
being dead, his brother Daniel, living
in England, adopted William, while
George remained in America. When
the Revolutionary War broke ont
George volunteered, and William, who was
intensely loyal to the King, entered the
British army. The twins were absolutely
alike. George took part in all the battles
about New York, and finally came to the
city on a secret errand to capture General
Howe. William was sent out as spy on
the patriot forces. Both went through
many adventures, being constantly mis-
taken for each other. Finally William be-
came converted 10 the patriot side. and
the brothers were together once more.
The description of the old Sugar House"
prison in New York and of the secret
patriot societies in the city while under
British rule-both historical-are of es-
pecial interest. New York: Harper &
Brothers, publishers. For sale by A. NJ.
Robertson; price 81 90
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-10

a rival beauty. She decides to betake her
self home. A brother of Madelon insists
upon her taking his knife with her for pro-
lection in the darkness. Passing through
wood she is suddenly seized from behind
and kissed. The knife is open in her hand.
She thinks the unknown is the recreant
lover-Burr-and she plunges the blade
into his breast. The victim proves to be
the consumptive-Lot. He tells her to
fee. Madelon meets Burr and tells him
of her deed. He also bids her to go home.
Burr is arrested for the crime, the public
readily assigns the motive of gain and
Madelon is not believed when she confesses
the truth. Madelon implores Lot to re-
veal the facts and save an innocent man.
Lot refuses and Burr resolves to suffer for
the girl, to whom he had been so incon-
siderate. Finally Lot, to save Madelon,
writes confession of suicide and brings
his life to a speedy end. Burr and Madelon
marry. The story is intended to show that
"love is the crown and crucitixion of life,
and proves thereby its own divinity"
New York: Harper & Bros, publishers.
For sale by A. NJ. Robertson; price 81 25. I