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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

nix Insurance Company OF Brooklyn.
appellant ". J. 4. Schultz. receiver OF
Franklin Brass Company. appellee. APP
peal from Circuit Court OF United states,
Western District of Virginia. Cause was
argued by r. j. kirkpatrick, of Lynch
burg. and Slaton. OF Atlanta. for the APP
pellant and by *. b. MunfOrd and Judge
w. X. Staples. both Il this city, for APP
pellees. and submitted. This is an action
brought by the receiver OF the Franklin
Brass Company for a specific perform
ance and money decree against the
PheniX Company. 20 require IL 10 insure
certain property. and 10 deliver its poll
cy. and 10 pay the amount OF said poll
cy. to-wit: $4,000. II comes TO this court
on appeal Of the Insurance Company
from the Circuit Court OF the United
States. Western District of Virginia. 10
determine whether certain negotiations
for insurance, which was I'm progress at
the time OF the fire. was sufficiently
commensurate 10 constitute binding
contract OF insurance.
The second case called FOR argument
was 40. 2Oi. The Liberty Perpetual
Building and Loan COMPANY appellant
VS.. the VI. \. Furbush q Son Machine
Company. ct a. appellees. Appeal from
Circuit Court OF the United States West
orn District Of Virginia. Cause argued
By W. r. Burks. Of Bedford city. for ape
pellant. and by 5. v southall. Of Char
lottesylle. for appellee. pending tho arr
eument Court adjourned until 10 O'Clock
this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

There was a fun attendance and an
enthusiastic meeting of the Board at the
Infants Home on Thursday
The reports Of the different committees
show good work done and much progress
made in the three years OF the Homes
existence.
There has been no death I'm the llOine
for some time. and with the exception Of
the epidemic, whooping cough AN are
well
The Admission Committee reported s,v-
eral requests had come for admission. lpt
as the funds Of the Home are limited %
the support of twelve babies they had 10
be refused.
The Dismissal Committee had allowed
two children 10 bee adopted after yuch
Investigation. and fOrethought on Their
part IL IS the hope OF this COMMITTEES
10 lind good homes for am the children
The Board most gratefully acknowledge
the following donations.
Mrs. e. VI Johnson. books. Louise Hard
wicke. blocks; Mrs. j. A. Rennolds pre-
serves and pickle. Mrs. Smelling. cake and
Jelly Thahimer & CO.. one dozen infants
leggins Mr.. Jacobs. one bed spread.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
4 Solution of the Difficulty

Captain j. Wright Of Henrico county.
called ON the AdJutant-Geueral yester-
day I'm company with Brigudier-General
Phillips. 10 take a look at the photograph
or the old muster-rOll OF Company A..
Forty-seventh Regiment Virginia lnfan-
try. which has been sent here recently by
General Marcus l.. Wright, OF Washing
ton.
Captain Wright is especially interested
I'm the matter inasmuch as he commanded
Company q. of the same regiment during
the late war He was wounded az the
first battle Of Cold Harbor by being shot
in the Jaw
The photographs have been greatly adj
mired by all who have seen them. They
are. in fact. much palmer than the origi-
nal rolls. II Is hoped that some arrange
ments can be made by which all muster
rolls OF Virginia commands may be pho
tographed and IN that manner preserved
somewhere IN this city where they Nigh,
be consulted as references. II the rolls
are preserved as photographs. all fears
OF mistakes being made by copyists, are,
OF course, excluded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
LIE NIIlsT III DOM.

II there has been doubt IN the nihu
~ any citizen Of Richmond that radical
reforms I'm the city's finances are abso-
utely necessary to the maintenance oil
the citv's credit. that doubt should have
been removed 10y the report OF speciai
Accountant Carlton Mccarthy by which
II is shown that the city's expenses last
wear were 100000 in excess OF its Income
This is a matter in which every citizen
Of Richmond is deeply Interested for
we must either decrease expenses or
pays the taxes.
1t is well enough again TO remind the
neonle that everybody is interested In
low taxes. 1t Is not the property owner
alone who pays taxes. The owner OF real
estate pavs taxes only on such property
as he himself occupies. lie pays taxes
ON the house in which he lives. but on
the house which lie rents, the tenant
pays te taxes.
Let it be thoroughly understood there
fore that the Council and Board Of Al
dermen must cut down here and there
until the living expenses Of the city are
brought fairly within its revenues. II
simply must be done. and there are no
two ways about It.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
4 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
State senator Withers Explains some
Reasons why II should BE Held.

State Senator Eugene Withers. Of DAN
vile. who has been suneringwith Ia grippe
and has been confined to his room. at
Muphy's Hotel. has so far recovered
that he was able TO return 20 his home
to-day.
He gave as one OF his reasons why
he thought a. constitutional con-
vention Should be held that
it would be- I'm tho interest or econ
omy and good government While the
citizens Of Richmond were at present
largely concerned i'm econOmizing the city
government, the people OF Virginia at
large ought 20 be interested I'm similar
direction.
II new constitution was adopted the
Senator thought. that at least a quarter
Of a million dollars per year could be
saved in the State government and near
iy as much in the administration OF
county affairs. on the other hand the
cost OF holding a convention should not
exceed that Of a session OF the Legisla-
ture, which was from $4,000 10 $50 000.
II would certainly not occupy more than
ninety days and ought not 70 be com
posed OF more than one hundred or one
hundred and fifty members.
In closing. Mr. Withers said that since
the defeat Of Mr. Bryan he was complete
IS disguised with politics. and he thought
that If he continued i'm that frame of mind
he would resign his seat i'm the Senate.
II really .Ook forward with dread be-
said. 80 the three months I shall have
10 spend Pa that horrible chamber The
ventilation there is awful and I believe
tho foul air breathed there has killed
more than one man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

dance with the dictates OF conscience or
soif-intercst. IL Is less than week ago
that we printcd in this column an article
of the same purport. and our conclusion
was that the Democratic party OF the
South must rally its forces hereafter by
rroclaiming the principles OF JEFFERSON
and not by appeal TO their fears OF negro
rule.
We do not deny the negro question mas
been q most serious problem for the
South TO solve. But In those States where
IL gave most trouble IT has been large
Nv eliminated by constitutional provision
and I'm Virginia 1t has practically set
tied itself. In certain localities. here ana
there. IL is an ever present question. and
the whites are forced 10 stand together
against the solid front Of blacks. Sut
these are isolated cases As for Virginia.
as State. the negro question is not a
serious menace and men will no longer
be deceived by the cry OF wolf.
We are glad TO see that Mr. Dawson
takes this view. lie thoroughly under
stands the political situation from h's
actual experience in political matters.
and his opinion Is entitled to the more
weight by reason OF that fact. We be-
lieve that he expresses the opinion Of
nne-tenths of the Democrats OF Virginia.
and we believe. that ne is right in saying
that hereafter the white men OF the
South will vote in accordance with the
dlctatlon OF their conscience without be
ing influenced by the race question.
We Go not see danger i'm this. but de-
liverance. In a Republican form Of gov
eminent II is necessary that there shall
be two parties. That both shall be re-
spectacle. and that the minority party
shall be strong. When one party controls
and IS not held in check by respectable
minority II IS sure 10 fall into bad ways
and abuse its power. We believe in
Democratic principles. and we shall al
ways stand by them. But we believe
also that the best thing that can happen
to the Democratic party in the South is
that 1t shall be opposed and held I'm check
by minority party of integrity and
strength.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
Resolutions Of Respect.

The Roard of Managers Of tho Retreat
for the. Sick have adopted the following
resolutions. which were submitted hy
committee consisting OF Mrs Temple
Mrs. Gryme.. and Miss pleasants
Whereas 10 has pleased an AI-Nhe
Providence 10 remove from our midst our
loved and valued friend and co-~ofker
Mrs r. w Courtney. the memuria OF
the Board OF Managers Of the Retreat
FOR the Sick Wish 10 express their appIe-
citation OF her able and loving WORK %"
their Board. ami the great loss they h'F'
sustained in her death. ana to express
10 her family and friends their deep
sympathy with them n this gf.e'oN' AZ
Fiction.
II is resolved that these resolutions be
placed on the minutes OF this institution
and a cOpv sent 20 the hereaved famiy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
TUE ADMINISTRATORS AND PROS
pv,RITN,


A.. rooont cburc n meeting in Chicago.
~ tho brethren said: Il believe that
Good times are coming, now that the Sec-
,o,arv Of the Treasury is to come out Oh
Chicago"
rho appointment of Mr.. Gage TO Do
eo,ro,arv of the Treasury will help the
o,,trv He seems to be man Oh
sound views on the currency ana HIS
.nno,ntment Is in the nature OF p'euse
from the administration TO maintain 'ne
INTEGRITY and the credit Of the govern
,on, Therefore. the business men OF
a. country feel satisfied that there Will
he no attack on the standard Oh value
under the Mckinley administration ana
IN that extent. Mr.. Cages appointment
will help TO restore prosperity. but a''oi
all what will he do more than secretary
car,,sIa has done. and what will the Nc
,,,,to, administration do more than the
cleveland administration has done 10 pro
feet the governments credit? Nothihs'
Tho Mckinley administration VIII De no
better than the Cleveland administration
8, this respect. but it will have the adj
vantage. In the first place, OF having the
sympathy and support of at least one
branch OF Congress, and, in the second
Mace. of having come in after the panic
has ended and when the business OF the
country has begun to revive
OF course. the Mckinley administration
will get the credit of having restored
prosperity. but that will not be a fair
statement of the fact. Let us get ria
n the Idea that the President, or the
Secretary. or the Congress of the United
States is able to bring prosperity 1t Is
true that Congress may do much 10 re-
lard business and the administration.
which would not uphold the nations cred
Il would injure the general business con-
ditions. But hard times come and good
times come by the natural laws of trade
which are mysterious in their operation
and past finding out
We have been through period OF de-
pression and the situation was aggra-
waited by the agitation OF various ques'
lions. in and out Of Congress. But hard
times would have come In any event re-
rardless of the action OF Congress. And
so will good times come in the natural
order OF things. Business has been de-
dressed for the past several years but
,bs worst Is now oyer and prosperity Will
come I'm its own time. All the condl-
lions are favorable and about the only
thing we can hope for from the the new
administration and the only thing that II
can do is TO act In such way as not
10 retard progress. it cannot do much
10 help progress along. But what II
can do IS to stand out OF the way. The
only favor that the philosopher Diogcnes
asked OF Alexander tho Great. was to get
out OF his sunshine. That is all that the
country asks of the Mckinley admins
tration. The dawn has broken and the
glorious sunshine viii soon burst upon
this fair land. i.ct the Mckinley admin
istration see TO IL that 1t does not cast
shadows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
FOUETH STREEr DAMAGES.
Losers by the Overflow VIII he Compen-
.afeI


stated.
Messrs. Pollock Ebel. and Woody. con-
shutting q subcommittee on Streets.
met yesterday afternoon at $50 in room
. OF the city Hail. for the purpose Of
assessing damages done to personal prop
sity on Fourth street caused by the
bursting or large culvrrt on July ;.
1876, in the raVine east OF Fourth street
DtlMeen Jackson and DuyaL
Inc claimants FOR damages, who Were
represented by Messrs III. NJ Smith. Jr.
ana Allen g. Collins were William T..
shelley William GrasOwltch. Mrs. Lily
y. Rove, John oliver. and the trustees
oil the Fourth-Street Mission OF the First
Baptist church.
city Attorney g. V Meredith was pres
ent ~ the interest OF the city. and Mr..
William Gibson. a builder, was also on
hand 10 give In expert testimony.
After the examination or number
OF witnesses and mature consideration
the committee decided 10 recommend that
the following sums be awarded the com
plainants:
Wllnam T. Shelley. $50; William Graso-
witch. $500: John Oliver, $50, Mrs. l..
v Rowe 80. and the Four,h-s'Teet
MI. Collins Exhibited 20 the committee
In support OF his claim for compensation
10 the church a number OF photographs
taken Immediately after the nooo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
ShoOfinc In lIenricO-

Samuel Wyatt appeared yesterday
morning before Squire Vincent. at the
Henrico county courthouse, on the
charge OF assaulting and beating Frank
Fitzhugh.
The latter was charged with unlawfully
and feoniously shooting Wyatt with in
tent 10 Kill.
\ similar charge was also preferred
against james Fitzhugh. brother OF
Frank.
James was sent on 10 the grand jury.
while wyatt had to give 50 bond for his
good behavior.
The charge against Frank was dismiss
ed.
All parties concerned are negroes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

Whenever languor or pain attack the
body there is no question as TO the ur-
gent need of strengthening and restoring
the health by Paines celery compound.
Women in trying occupations. not only
housewives. but saleswomen. teachers,
bookkeepers. and others penned up for
long hours behind desks and counters Will
find their health and strength greatly
improved by the use of Paine's celery
compound.
souudly nourlshed nervous system
and rich pure blood supply brought
about by Paine's celery compound are
the best bulwark against diseases OF de-
biity and impoverishment as rheuma-
tism. neuralgia. headaches and sleepless-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

Paine's Celery Compound Is the one
remedy that can be trusted TO make
person well.
II stops the drain on the nervous sys-
tenn; dispels harmful humors from 'ne
blood. and increases It's volume anu 10
nourishing capacity.
Its ability to relieve those al''il'i' '
that seem % be peculiarly the nisio' ."'e
Of women is Overwhelmingly proNeu Nv
the many testimonials from woni'' VI
the highest standing in the communities
where they live.
Its regulating power does away wiz"
that disheartencd feeling.
The aggravated causes of disordered
liver and kidneys mental depression.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
WHAT IS PA|NES CELERY COMPOUND?

ness. This great invigorator "o1 '''
cures these diseases; but by building up
the system prevents their gaining ioos-
ment In the body. $1,000,
When one hears II confidently declared
by so many well-known and representa-
tive men and women everywhere ''".
Palnes celery compound positiveiy anu
permanently cures diseases that az n rS'
glance seem so remote from cach o'n'.
as chronic constipation, hysterit' onu
nervousness. inquiry into these diseases
shows that their common origin Is run
down, exhausted nervous system ana W.
lated blood. and Paines celery COMPOUND
builds up the one and strengthens tho
other.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

nized and dealt with by Paine's celery
compound I'm a radical and scientific
manner that embodies the most advanced
medical ideas OF this last decade OF the
century.
Paines celery compound strengthens the
stomach when it Is irritable and inclined
TO indigestion. and prevents dyspepsia IL
relieves palpitation of the heart. that
results from irregular nerve supply 10
that vital organ. and puts new lie INTO
the entire nervous system.
Persons i'm sound health are not con-
tinually reminded OF their heart. stomach
or liver by distress I'm those organs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW
WORE MANUFdCTURING EST4B-
LISHMENTS STiRT THAN SrOP.
The Demand for Iron aud Steel Products
slowly Gaining-No Embarrassment
In the Money Market.

NEW YORK. Feb. 5-R. G. Dun & co.
will say tomorrow IN their weekly re-
view OK trade.
40 important change in business APP
pears. but the number OF manufacturing
establishments starting much exceeds tho
number of those stopping during tho
week. and so much that tne curtulment
of working time I'm many cotton mills
probably does not lessen the aggregate
production force or the amount of wages
paid. There b.. distinct Increase in orders
for woollen goods. some gain boo the Silk
manufacture. a. waiting condition Wlth
gain in one branch of boots ana shoes.
and indications of better things coming
in the iron and steel manufacture
Cotton fen 90 n l-lc. after tine agree
meut To close Fan River and other print
cloth works became known. bat rccoy-
cred the quotation OF week ago, i.sL
cents. without further news.
Spinners' takiugs have been so small
this year. those of Northern mills about
100000 bales Jess than boz lbg4-a. mat tne
admitted narr0Wness of demand for goods
has at present considerable weight. DO ape
pears that foreign trade is also some-
what restricted by narrowncss of demand.
Sales OF wool have been smaller than
I'm other recent weeks and get are FAR in
excess of the consumption OF an mills
for week If au were fully employed.
At the three chief markets the assro-
gate for the week has been h.9ls..J
pounds.
There has been only slight suiionIns
in prices but more foreign wool W.l ne
taken and stored. 80 is believed. BE- West
ern holders continue Co demand higher
prices. .s..s.. III
IRON AND STEEL.
PIG and grey forge at pitshurs have
slightly advanced. with 3D. much moro
hopeful feeling. Notwithstanding tho COM
parative narrowncss of tho demand Tor
finished products. ard in plates and wire
and wire nails there is much more bu-i-
ness with good prospects. Buiets are
quoted ar sl5Z5 with scarcely amy demand
ar present and rods az 3d. while SO. -
black sheets are quoted al only two
cents. Reports that 5000 tons of steel
plate and sheet bars have been exported
90 England are only Indications of tho
temporary excess OF supply over demand
ir this country and are not supposed
10 have realized any profit Set 10 is
stated that prices of cast pipe are from
s. 90 s. per ton lower at Now York titan
at Scotch works. Bars are quoted at tho
lowest price ever known as Philadelphia.
without much Improvement in tho dc-
mlnd and steel rails are stu Inactive
and unchanged n price. the railroads
waiting for decline corresponding to
tho lali in bIliets. but on the whole the
demand for iron and steel products is
slowly gaining and 3D. considerable proper
ton Of tho work is fully employed. though
the gain Us NOT Ftt enough for those who
nave taken large stocks OF material or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

Mr.. Bryan claims in his book that the
cross Of gold and crown Of thorns was
his own phrase though he had used IL
before In Congress. II is strange that
Mr.. Bryan ignores the perfectly we'll
known fact that Mccall. Of Massachu-
sets. was tho first 20 employ IL i'm Con-
gress. and that 70 had been printed many
years before I'm the play Of Jack Cade."
st. Louis Globe-Dcmocrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
Grain Company Chartered.

NORFOLK, VA. Feb. 5.-SpeclaI.-Judge
rJapskel to-day chartered the III. L. owen
Grain Company OF Norfolk; capital.
SO 200. Offices here. II. L. owen, Presi-
dent. r. ]. Wink. Secretary and Treas
urer.
Mira + V. Rassett. milliner, assigned
,o-dsv n James f. Heath. Jr., trustee.
liabilities about $1,000; assets unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
Married A Naval Engineer.

Mr.. Paul Aug. Talbot. OF Newport News
and Miss Irene Uukel. OF this city. were
married az the residence OF Dr cooper
4i4 east Grace street. Thursday night at
\ o'clock. The couple left Immediately
for New York. where they viii spend
their honeymoon. They will reside in
Newport News, where Mr. Talbot is en-
gagged as a naval architect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

The Pennsylvania Legislature is now
meeting in a church. What a pity our
old friend Wannamaker could not have
put off the election of senator until he
got them on his own ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 6. 1891.
,o.pAY., MEETINGS AND EVENTS

GRAY Eagle Tribe. !. o. r. NJ Central
Hall. =, oad-Fel-
Nanatoka Tri be. l. o. r. NJ Ouu-r u
lows Hall Co., c,o.ouooa,s
COMPANY c. First Regiment. Armory.
Richmond Lodge. !. a. OF NJ Eagle
Richmond Assembly. r. 5. Of G. f.,
Corcorsn Hall .s.. ,,ou
Masonic Lecture Glass. Gatewood's Han
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
HOW STATE BANKS WOULD KEEP
THEIR GOLD,

Editor of The Times:
Sir.-Mr. Royal in his answer to N
in last Saturdays issue fails to treat
Of the main point III this letter. that II
the issue OF State banks Is 10 be based
upon and rcdeemable in gold what is TO
hinder brokers in times of money strn-
gency or demand for gold from collecting
this banks outstanding notes and de-
manding gold for them. and thereby fore
ing the bank to so out of business or
bo wound up? The gold would be sent
out OF the country and then what would
this banks currency be worth to its con-
stituents until II had replenshed its gold
reserve upon which TO again put them in
circulation? How would it get the re-
quired gold TO do this? In p9nicky times
when gold was IN demand abroad or
elsewhere could this bank exchange its
notes for gold2 Or in what way could it
replenish its store OF the requisite yellow
metal. and what would the patrons OF
this bank do IN the meantime Ter cur
rency2 Its notes held in hand lacking the
necessary gold FOR their exchange. II again
returned 10 the bank would it not be- the
L. :. Government dilemma over again,
only on u smaller scale?
MANCHESTER.
iH'io "Oulu DC hV'hihs w hlhuci pio-
kers In times OF money stringency from
collecting u banks notes and demanding
gold for them. When bank put out its
notes they would be promises 10 pay gold
on demand. II II aid not expect 10 keep
It's promises II ought not 10 have put out
tie notes. Consequently If broker or
any one else collected up banks notes
and demanded gola for them the bank
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

Those who expect quick changes in post
office should bear in mind that the pres
ent postmaster AT North Lansing. Mich.
was appointed by John Quincy Adams
and has held office FOR siyty-nine years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
MAY Turn Agent Next.

Do not turn away in hasty anger the
man who is trying TO sell you a history
of the last Presidential campaign. lie
may he one OF the defeated candidates.
Chicago Tribune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

III do my work well. | suppose l .'ay
look for advancement; salu ''o
clerk ...
Certainly" replied the proprietor Jo'u-
larry: "and II necessary III nav "o
objection 10 supplying you WIN
glasses. philadelphia North American
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
Suggestive.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak las her husband
comes IN late AT nighU-Whst does the
clock say. John?
Mr.. Crimsonbeak with difficulty)-
Nothing. madam; nothing. It's got sense
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

That $4,000 offer to Bryan 10 edit
newspaper will eventuate in something
equally as good" but with about one
nth the salary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06

They say that Lyman Gage wears a
wig. The financial coudtiOnAof the
Treasury will al least not turn his hair
gray.