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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

| ,shment AT the South has increased, IN
| snite Of the schools for the colored people
| and of the much-vaunted 'educatNe IN
| duence OF the ballot. Burglaries ana TOD
| bc,iea in our large cities outrun inc ad-
| vance I'm school advantages. Ahu as TOT
| the larger crimes--the buying OF eiectohs,
| tho corruption of Legislatures, the pIlplhs
| OF aldermen and the perversion Oh ne
| publican institutions through tne power
| OF moncy--is not this IN genera INC WI
| of trained intellcctsy
| II g an interesting question, ana one
| that NAV easily be made exceedingly pro-
| ftable In discussion. whether the tehueh-
| cv Of education is TO diminish crime
II was an unlucky step for the world
| 10 refer TO newspapers as one OF the
popular educators. IL is such newspapers
as the World that impart the education
that stimulates crime. a newspaper
which chronicles all the events OF the day
that have any important bearing upon the
lives OF the people, and that comments
upon those events with a sincere desire
to direct popular thought towards opin-
ions that respect the principles OF justice
morality and religion, is an educator OF
paper that has agencies in every part OF
the country noslng out every scandalous
transaction that occurs and that parades
each one of these as the choicest reading
IL can give its subscribers, displaying each
with flaming headlines. according to the
degree in which it is scandalous, such
a newspaper educates the people in all
that is debasing TO the human being, and
it is direct contributor TO crime instead
OF being an agency for diminishing crime
by instructing the people in profitable
knowledge. And when to this philosophy
Of newsgetting is added an editorial page
that counssls the people to dstrust and
suspect all men who have been fortunate
enough TO accommodate wealth and to
regard as social enemies those who COM
bine their resources to secure better re-
suits. both for themselves and. the public,
a complete engine Of Generalization IS
established that naturally spreads its
poison in many directions, and the devil
may well look upon it as one Of the most
satisfactory agencies for forwarding his
purposes that could be provided.
The New York World measures up en-
tirely to this standard of journalism and
We can canddly say that we think IL
has done more within the last ten years
TO stimulate crime in this country than
any dozen publications that can be named
Nevertheless, we are not in favor Of
suppressing the world or any other evil
minded journal. We are in favor OF al
lowing II to go on in its unhallowed
course until its own transgressions bring
their own punishment on it. That this
punishment will come in due course we
have no more doubt than we have that
the world IS ruled by the good instead
Of the bad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
Rate Nnr Nnv ha Set,led.

The Baltimore sun IS authority for the
statement that the controversy between
the Southern Railway and The ScabOarl
Air Line has been settled, IT is unoinc-
tally announced. on a basis satisfactory
to both sides. and that the war OF rates
between the two systems will soon come
90 an end.
Il is believed that any basis OF settle
meat between the principals would mean
q restoration of the situation on the bay
as It originally existed. This would call
for the withdrawal by the York River
Line Of its service 10 Norfolk and by the
Bay Line of it's line to Richmond. This
arrangement would also lead TO a return
20 the old rates TN existence before tho
breach between the two companies.
Inquiries at the Southern Railway office
here could throw no light on the SUBJ
iect. as no notification had been received
from headquarters. Colonel Boykin, tho
Seaboard Air Line Agent. was not In the
city yesterday. and nothing was known
al that office as to the reported agree
ment.
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wnmeu.s philharmonic orche.trn.

The fourth and most pleasing number
Of the Y. NJ. O.. A. star Course viii DE
given Friday evening. when tho Wo-
mems Philharn onic orchestra of Boston
the most celebrated band of female musi-
cal artists ever known IN this country.
will give one Oi their grand concerts. This
will be the most costly entertainment ever
given on any Of the Star Course proc
grammes, but from the throo successful
entertainments thus TAR given, the CONF
mittee believe that great success Will
be scored, and that the orchestra VIII po
given an enthusiast tic reception here. The
twenty-five lady musicians will conduct
the entire concert and their appearance
on the stage VIII be sight that viii u-
long remembered and talked of.
The orchestra viii DE accompanied hy
Miss Ainsworth. a prominent and talented
sOloist. and the entertainment viii inciud.
both instrumental and vocal music. The
entertainments given by them this seo-
son have an been OF the highest order
and their reputation is one Of which they
may Justly be proud. Reserved seats for
the concert can be secured wednesday
promptly at 1 o'clock az the y. NJ. G.. A.
building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
GoyERNMENT NAVY YARDS.

The proposition or the newport News
Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
to construct on James river timber dry
dock capable Of holding the largest cruis-
ers and battleships Of the government
does not meet with the approval Of Con-
gresham Young. OF the Norfolk District.
Mr.. Young says
| am strenuously opposed TO an extern
sion of the policy Of placing government
work. so far as the navy is Concerned.
into private hands OF course. there are
many goods points in The letting OF con-
tracts for the construction of naval YES.
sells. but the government should do its
own repair work at the navy yards pro-
vided for that purpose. Instead of ac-
cepting the proposition Of the Newport
News Ship Building Company, Congress
should at once adopt the suggestion OF
Secretary Long to have the present dry
dock al the Norfolk Navy Yard 10 enable
the largest ships in the navy TO enter IL.
II IS the only sensible thing TO do, If the
Navy Department proposes TO keep up its
system of yards. Adequate docking facil-
tiles must be provided. and unless they
are the government may as well sell the
yards. There Is no question about the
importance OF having a dock large
enough for every use here. as Hampton
Roads is the most important strategetic
point on the coast from naval stand
point.
Being a loyal citizen OF Norfolk, Mr..
Young quite naturally is opposed to any
policy that will reduce the force at the
Gosport Navy Yard and we can forgive
him for thus looking after the interests
of his own community. But we cannot
let the principle which Mr.. Young lays
down 70 unchallenged. Contrary TO what
he says. we believe that it is good Demo-
cratic principle and good business policy
for the government TO place as
much as possible Of its work in the navy
and in all other departments into private
hands. The navy yards of the country
are an expensive luxury. No reasonable
man doubts that the government could
save vast sums Of money by abolishing
its navy yards and doing its repair busi-
ness in the yards Of private corporations.
Moreover. every navy yard in the coun-
try IS a political machine which is al
ways operated in the interest Of the
party in power and the yard at Norfolk
is not an exception 10 the rule.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

fcrs. but common sense and early ana
recent experiences should teach every man
tha. ,h. FREQ coinage OF silver at the
ratio OF 10 to by the nations OF the
earth under international agreement Is
simply an impossibility. We had hoped
whom tho Wolcott commission returned
the other day with the uncquivocal an
swor OF Great Britain, that this question
would forever be retired from American
politics. But Mr.. Mckinley SIN holds on
70 II and Il now looks as though it VIII
be continued as a pretencc and dodgs
for those politicians who are afraid 10
meet the silver questsion face to face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
THE INCREASE OF CRIME AND ITS
TAIrSI.


In Sundays New York World was the
following editorial article, which contains
a great deal OF food for reflection. II
was headed docs Education Diminish
Crime?"
"The discussion in letters TO the World
as TO the relation between education and
crime has brought out some very inter-
esting reflections. but as yet very few
facts. II the increase in education or in
popular intelligence in the United States
during the last thirty years has had a
tendency 20 diminish crime the fact ought
. 20 appear in statistics.
Certainly the average intelligence is
much higher than IL was generation
ago. The schools are better. In many
States there are laws making primary
education compulsory. The circulation Of
newspapers, the great popular educators,
has enormously increased. Books have
been cheapened. Free public and clrcu-
Iating libraries have multiplied. We have
become a nation OF travellers. Every
means OF education has advanced wonder
fully since the close of the war.
Has the amount of crime increased or
diminished. relatively to the population.
during this time?
Most men whose memory covers this
period will be apt TO reply. we should say,
that crimes OF violence, crimes against
property, crimes OF corruption and bribe-
ry, have increased not only actually but
relatively. Forty years ago murder was
more than a nine days sensation. 1t was
frequently read and talked about for
months. To-day NO newspaper need he
without its daily murder II the field OF its
scrutiny be wide enough. The taking of
human life has become so common. ap-
parently. as TO excite no special interest
unless the circumstances are extraordi-
nary, as In tho recent cases In Chicago
and IN this city.
Certainly the dreadful crime for which
Ynching has become 10 common Q punr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
prrDlcxed,

"You seem troubled, Mrs. Mahlstick?"
yes. I've just had a note from my
husband that he's going down to the
country. and wants me TO send on his
drawing materials"
'Tndced?"
"And, If you knew Tom, you wouldn't
know whether he meant mo to send his
paints and brushes, or only corkscrew.'
Golfers Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
]. M. F0URQUREAN & CO.
Successors urean-price Coz
113 Bast Broad Street.
Christmas Goods.
Suggestions to gtmake in the way of things Of service
useful article by far the sensible of gifts and certainly
the to be most appreciated

LEATHER NOVELrIES.-A full line Of
Purses and Card Cases, IN all the new
feathers, silver or gold trimmings. FIices
from soc. 10 $40 each.
BELTS, JEWELLED AND ENAMEL
LED.-Fashion lateS, oloa 'io"' ,, Isos1
$50 10 81 each.
HANDKERCHIEtS.- Ladies hahuksr-
cbtefs IN complete assortment Of styles
and qualities, astonishing Nalues, an
linen at 10, u 1-2, I6 2-3, DC
FURS.-Boas. Muffs. Collarettes, the
hest assortment and greatest values in
the city. Prices, 81, 50, $40, ST. SD 10 $50.
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS.-Noth-
ing ike the solid comfort in this, nothing
ike them in values; blankets at S225
s3.25, s3.75, So TO So.
LADIES GLOVES.-Every style. make
and shading, all gloves tried on are guar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

The people of Western town are ex-
cited over n "black ghost which moves
noiselessly about their barns and hem
roosts." Some of our colored citizens.
are evidently extending their field OF
operation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
All Over the House.

MY wife and have our little quarrels
once in a while" said the man who lives,
with others. in the Pasteboard Flats. but
thev are all over in a few minutes
Il presume you mean all over the
house?" said the other man. who had had
some experience in fiat ife-Indianapons
Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Miss Richardson should have been
thoughtful enough 10 have fixed up an
other bottle for the present Secretary
of the Navy, for as rule they leave
only the empty ones for their successors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
The Legislator.

'Wil this be a long session. asked
the voter from the country.
Cant say" replied the representative.
"Did you ever feel like leavin' n table
when n baked 'possum was on it?'-At-
lanta Contribution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
Her Reply.

He asked II he could kiss her, and nat
urally she blushed very prettily.
Il don't know whether you can or not"
she said. "but II you can't you're not
very strong man
Is II necessary 20 say what happened?-
Chicago Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
Sandwich Market.

"How are sandwiches quoted now?'
said one railway passenger 10 another
who was coming from reireshment
stand at the station, with couple IN
his hand.
Firm TO hard at 10 cents" was the re-
ply.-Harlem Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

you wouldn't think Cawley was living
a double life, would you2'
Heavens? Is that sou
yep. That is TO say. he's no longer
living n single one. lie was married yes
terday. philadelphia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
Times Changes.

you" said she. as she came down the
stair. lesurely pulling on her gloves
''you used TO say / was worth my weight
in gold.'
..WelL what IL I did?1 he asked. look
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

ing at his watch for the third timo In
fifteen minutes.
And now. you don't think l am worth
a wait OF two minutes. "-lndianapois
Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

The fremen made a great showing.
They are well equipped for hot time In
the old town almost any night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

1t is a coincidence that two OF the
most youthful members Of the Legisla-
ture are named Mann.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

We are not wen posted on the duties
of the chaperone but rather incline 10
the opinion that the young men will not
do anything that Mr.. Pitcher viii not
know about.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

BY a resolution yesterday the Legisla-
tors gave Senator Daniel the privilege of
looking in his stocking IL days ahead of
time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Did that Bluegrass belle work ringer
IN Secretary Herbert, or was that bottle
OF whisky IS years old?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

ct understand Bill the Burglar IS a hap
nv father. What's he going 70 name IN.
boy?"
Jimmy, I believe" Philadelphia North
American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
Falling.

Love Is the most peculiar thing
You ever heard about.
For often when you've fallen In
You very soon fall out.
Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Two Boston poets arc TO walk across
the Atlantic in pneumatic boots. They
will now perhaps scan their feet more
closely than when in the peaceful pur-
suit Of DOcsy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
Just n Guess.

Perkasie-What do you think OF the
timber in Hyjee's voice2
Mullins-From the way he banks L
should think II was dogwood.-Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

rhe st. Louis man who ordered his
four daughters 90 get married or leave
home. is evidently bidding to support
four young men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Martin Thorn still gets letters from
women. who want to marry him. but ow-
ing to the warm words Of Mrs. Mack he
Will hardly accept.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

A New York man has been sent to the
workhouse for striking his landlady with
one Of her beefstcaks The brute, he
might have been gentle enough to use
brcllbat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Now watch Jerry Simpson paw the
saw dust right in the middle or tho
ring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

The betting was very light on the re-
suit Of the elections by the Legislature
Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
!S.freGf~CaP
Tickets.

On and after Septembe, 9Th
the sale OF tickets in lots OF 25
rShOO will be discontinued.
Conductors will continue TO sci
tickets at the rate of % for a5 cents
School tickets will hereafter be
sold to SCHOOL CHILDREN
ONLY at the company's Offices,
foot of Seventh street and corner OF
Twenty-ninth and p streets. Pu-
pills desiring them will be required
to present certificate covering the
ensuing session from principal OF
school.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

After Secretary Herberts letter it will
be in order for MIR. Cleveland to testify
as to the real merits OF that i5-year-old
Kentucky wine"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Sullivan has retired from the Boston
mayoralty contest. lie is apparently
unwilling to waste that one more fight
in him on Josiah Quincy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

The newspaper reports Of the Legisla-
ture do not seem to give much promi-
nence TO any Republican caucus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Now that the Governor and the Pres
ident have their messages before the
public the world will proceed TO turn
evenly on its axis again
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Henry George, Jr. was married all
right Notwithstanding there was a Hitch
in the programme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Albert Johnson. North Cardinals oldest
citizen. is dead. For more than three
quarters Of a century he had been an
attractive figure in Raleigh and enjoyed
the respect and the good will Of the COM
munity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

THE DAILY TIMES is serve a., % civ and
Men 1nb for 10 cents a week, os y
mail. outside Of Richmond; % cH tn The
month. $500 a year-anywhere III '''0
Tinted States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Bismarck says he would rather find
cure for rheumatism than have all the
titles in Europe. lie evidently don't
read the inscriptions on the rocks and
roofs Of barns as he travels along the
railroads
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

The Baltimore American says might
caps will prevent dreaming Yes, in
deed. many Of them will fix you so you
wont dream or wake either for Is hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07
AFTERMATH.

Lieutenant OBrien. late OF the United
States army, says that no expects 20 see
within year the beginning Of a general
Asatic war in which Japan and ne
great Powers Of Europe will divide the
old continent. and that Il ia his purpose
10 20 into that field as war correspon-
dent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

The Times Is always indebted to l frie auS
who favor it with society ~ ,te ali such
personals, but must urge Una. az ~ The
be sent over the sisna'ui0
All s unsigned communications will be re-
jected always.
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he limits OF Richmon d tIo hI0Ue.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

Adolph Neuendorn, celebrated in Eu-
rope and America as composer and musi-
cal director. has just died in New York
lie was n native Of Hamburg and came 70
The United states IN 1862. His most not
al works are the Rat Catcher Of Hamc-
Din. Don Quixote and Der Minstrel. The
New York theatrical public IS indebted
20 Mr.. Neuendorff for the first production
OF Lohengrin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-07

MANCHESTER BUREAU. ia HULL
STREET.
, 1897-09-15
THREE MONSTER LOCOMOTIVES.
They Are the Largest in the World and
Were Built at the Baldwin Works.

The three largest Locomotives in the
world have just been completed at the
baldwin shops for the Southern Rail-
way company. They are twice as strong
as the engines which haul the Empire
State express OF the New York Central
road at the rate Of a mile a minute be-
tween New York and Buffalo. and three
times as strong as the famous locomo-
lives which pull the fast-running trains
in England.
These monster engines will draw 80
loaded Pullman cars. at 60 miles an
hour. They have six driving wheels.
each six feet in diameter. boilers over
five feet in diameter, fire boxes 10 feet
long. and with their tenders weigh III
tons. The tenders have a capacity Of
$500 gallons of water and eight tons Of
coal. Each engine will do as much work
as four ordinary passenger locomotives.
These magnificent and powerful ad-
ditions to the fine equipment Of the
Southern Railway will be used on the
main line between Washington and At
lanta. and will insure for the vestibuled
limited trains a maximum OF speed and
safety. despite the heaviest grades
Washington Post.