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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

of taxation as laid down by the greatest
political economist. IL does not even
satisfy that cynical definition OF taxation
laid down by Colbert the celebrated
finance minister of Louis XIV OF France.
who said that THE art OF taxation con-
sists in so plucking the gooseu. e. tne
people, as to procure the largest guam
tity of feathers with the least possible
amount Of squawking." Here, by assess
ing only a few out OF the great body OF
our citizens and they at varying rates
and under such complicated forms OF
return as 10 invite and almost JUSTIFY
varying constructions OF the law ana
evasions OF 1t we fail 10 secure the great
est quantity OF feathers" (taxes) ana
bring out the loudest "squawking' Com
plalnts) Taxation to be just should be
equitable. Every citizen should pay di-
rectly his equal proportion. II should be
an absolutely certain quantity OF the
proceeds of his labor. 1t shuld be taFen
al the time and in the form least bur
densome 10 him and II should an 80
into the treasury OF the city. state or
nation. Prof. COssa, a great authority
ON political economy and the science ~
finance. says that the economic rule gov
erning taxation OF first importance ~
that IL should when possible tax income
only whether national or individual, but
snare the estate itself" our system here
violates this first great principle and
every one OF the other sound principles
lust enuncated. An unsound system OF
taxation IL at the root of every extraY-
agant system Of government. The two
invariably go together and In suose-
uuent article I intend % show that this
city IL no exception 20 the rule oy insti-
tutlng a comparison between IL and =
town OF similar population In England
J. F. JACKSON,
Richmond. Va. April q. 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
,ow PLATFORMS CHANGE.

All the free silver papers throughout
the country are coniendlng that the CHI
cago platform is the platform of the
Democratic party to-day. and all State
conventions must necessarily endorse that
piatform and require all who affiliate with
the State organization 10 subscribe 10 the
doctrines OF free silver and other issues
as promulgated by the national conven-
ton OF 1870.
The history of political platforms IN this
country shows that such a course Is not
at all demanded and that while adherins
10 certain fundamental principles. the
great national parties of the country
have from time 10 time changed their po-
sitlon on purely economic questions. The
Chicago platform Is a thing Of the past.
The party made fight on that platform
and lost. IL by no means follows that
the party in 1900 will reterate its views
OH free silver. and other questions like II,
but Il will be governed by circumstances.
Conditions may SO completely have
changed. and We firmly believe win so
completely have changed as 10 eliminate
the silver question altogether. and the
party may make is fight on an entirely
new issue.
Study. Il you please. the history OF the
Republican party on the issue OF slavery.
IL shifted It's position no less than three
times. and finally the slavery question
was eliminated Who would be so foolish
this day as TO revive that question in ma
,ional politics? II Is q dead issue. II has
been settled. The same Is true OF the
question Of secession which asitatsd this
country for 80 long = time. but secession
% nov a :hing OF the past. II Is not a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

We believe there are not five per cent
OF the people OF Richmond who would
consent TO sell the Gas works at a price
even much greater than will be onered
Nv any of the competitors for thar prop
crty.
The best modern thought has 81 out
come 10 the conclusion that such nuni-
cinal franchises as Gas Works. Water
Works. Electric Lighting Plants ana
street Car lines should be owned by the
municipal corporation for the benefit Of
all the people of the community. who's G
residence in the city n,a6as the franchise
valuable.
II would seem therefore that sale
Of the Gas Works owned by the City CT
Richmond would be a step in the wrong
direction and would be losing a right
which the city might IN vain strive TO
recover.
Rrt while the ownership OF such fran
chises by the city is commended, II IS
also demonstrated that their practical
onera,ion and administrator should De
committed for a term of years 10 pri-
vate enterprise. regulated by contract
and supervision.
The results from this method OF mar
agement have been the best, both poll
tically and industrially.
The service in every case has been
improved. the cost lessened and politics
eliminated.
At the end Of the term for which the
lease IS made better contract may be
mace and the city stands 10 Set the nene-
NJ Of improved methods ana increased
population.
sale Of the city Gas YocSs should
no. he seriously considered. but lease
would be the wlsest solution OF the Prob
lem.
A. TO the decision Of the disposition to
he made OF the Gas Works, a submis-
sion OF the question TO the people would
he the only way OF settling it, They are
the anal arbiters and It is their property.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
Municipal Government in England and tn
United States.

CONTINUED from Yesterdays Times)
Editor OF The Times.
Sir,-No such abomination or IN
justice as license TO permit a
man TO try 10 earn his living is there
permitted. IL is regarded az the duty
OF every man 20 earn his living ana
he has 10 ask no man or authority
whether he may do SO, nor. 10 pay any
tax for being permitted to carry on his
lawful business. unless he earns over
$3.50 per year when he must pay income
Ax on what he has earned. The only
exception 10 this rule Is the license 10
sell intoxicating liquors and his busi-
ness being the prolific source Of crime
when allowed TO be carried on In excess
OF the reasonable requirements OF the
community IS only allowed TO be car
ried on that is to be licensed and thus
made lawful af.er the local authorizes
have authorized the opening OF such a
business. The national authorities who
grant the license and receive the ices
cannot do so until the local authorities
authorize the opening OF the house ana
the carrying on of the business. As an
illustration of a system Is Often more
powerful to convey lesson than any
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
,iomentous Queries.

"Who has the ncor? Whose laundering
tones
Vaken the echoes now?'
This Is his saiGtd.ion oft,
With thoughtful. furrowed brow.
Future events all doubtful hang,
And leadership OF yore
Are trembling. as I'm breathless haste,
lie asks, who has the iloor?"
Time flies. and undecided still
Those mighty matters wait
The same man apprC hcnslvely
stops to intcrrogatc
Alas It's not the question old
Which from his lips falls pat:
He asks 10 more. who has the fioorT
But, WHO Is at the BATE
Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
the LfBERTT BANK CASE,
Trial of T. ID. Berry in Progress at Bedford
civ


citv.
BEDFORD CITY, VA, May Especial.
Court convened i'm the Berry trial this
morning with every one concerned pres
ent except Judge Horsley and Geo. Caskie
two Of the counsel FOR defense. III. G.
Lowry was the first witness called and
gave in evidence TO the effect that Thos.
-. Berry was Il member Of the Board
OF Directors OF the Liberty Savings Bank,
a member OF It's Finance Committee and
also that Berry had served on the Exam
lining Committee 10 make statements of
the condition OF the bank as required
by law
j. NJ. Daniel for Mr.. Griffin. receiver of
the liberty Savings Bank produced the
banks books in court Identifying them
as the same that were used when the
bank was doing business.
n. b. Clayton. president testified that
the MANAGEMENT of the bank was lett
entirely BY the other directors TO I. ID.
Berry Of the Finance Committee and J.
W. Smith, cashier. Mr.. Clayton was on
The stand until 4 o'clock. when A. NJ
Dovle was called. who consumed the re-
mainder OF the day in giving a statement
Of the banks condition as shown by the
books on April II. 1896.
Mr. DOYLE was employed by the Com
monwealth as an expert book-keeper 10
examine into the affairs or the bank. lie
also testified that the Indebtedness or
Berry Brothers. and Y. u. Berry as max
ers and endOrsers to the Liberty SAVINGS
Bank amounted to over $1,000 all bills re-
ceiyable being about $ls9,V1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1897.
MErTINos AND EVENTS TODAY.

Pocahontas Tribe. !. o. r. NJ, Powell
Hall.
Cermania Lodge, X. Of p, Lee Camp
Hall.
PAPER Hangers Union, Eagle Han.
Phil Kearney Post, @. "A. r., Easie
Hall.
The state Council. Chosen FRIENDS Cen
tral Hall.
Stonewall Camp. Fraternal Legion Jr
@. l.. a. NJ. Hall.
Mt. Erin Beneficial and Social society
Powhatan Hall.
Virginia Lodge Soxennial League Dru'
ids Hall.
Company II. First Regiment. Armory'
Ancient order Of Ilibernians, Lee CAMP
Hall.
3. Il. o. Elks, Concordia nan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05


that YOU are equally without justifica-
ton for the expression in the letter 70
winch this reply-tlat you 'oouin iornl
no DINER conclusion. than that TX was my
intention IN my remarks NJ Coiumold 10
strengthen among the people OF the
North the opponents OF peace instead oil
It's friends.
Il nave felt much reluctance IN Gazing
your attention 10 This subject as my
earnest wish IL. IL possible, 10 avert AT
least to postponeft tn the close OF the
war. all discussions Or dispute with those
who are united witty me in n common
hostility against TIE Enemies OF our coun-
try. / assure yoT that it would De 70
me a source OF ne slncerest pleasure TO
see you devoting yotr great and admit
ted ability exclusively 10 u2hoiding the
confidence and anluaating the spirit OF
the people TO uneorquerable resistance
against their foesf I am. very respect
fully yours, &C..
JEFFERSON DAVIS"
II must be admitted that Mr.. DAVIS
shows TO great advantage In the cor
respondcnce. Ills utterances are those
Of high minded. fearless patriot. having
tho good OF his country alone In view
But Mr.. stephens does not show so well.
There IS the quorulousness OF the chron-
ic grumblor In his part OF II that Is In
strong contrast with the earnestness OF
Mr.. Davis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

SOMETHING IN DIFFERENT FORM


The tariff bill. as revised by the Senate
committee. has been reported. As COM
pared with the Dinglcy bill. 1t Is almost
a new measure. though. OF course. the
underlying principle OF protection Is OBJ
served throughout. The Senate commit
tee has been candid enough to confess
that it could not frame bill that would
give enough both Of protection and reve-
nue, and so II has decided 10 supplement
tariff revenues by imposing an internal
tax on tea, which will yield a'revenue Of
$1,000 900, and 10 increase the tax on
beer so as to yield n revenue OF SlS'Ooo'ooO.
1t is very clear that the Republicans in
the House and in the Senate are very
wide apart. but just how they will re-
concile their differences is matter which
concerns them and not Us.
The Senate bill has at least one good
feature. or we should say it lacks one
bad feature Of the House bill. The re-
troactive clause has been left out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
hurt In A Runaway.

COLUMBIA. VA. May i.-speclsl 49,
Yesterday about O'Clock Mr. Philp
stoneman came up 10 Columbia driving
a pair Of bloodcd horses 20 a busy 1ney
became frightened and ran on throwing
MIR Stoneman from the buggy ana rem
delcd him unconscious. Mr.. Stonemah
seemed 10 suffer very much. but no bones
were broken. lis buggy was entirely
broken 20 pieces. and rendered uniit Tor
use also the harness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
SOME INrEnFsrING WAR HISTORY.

The New York Sun published last sun
day hitherto unpublished correspond
cnce that took place in 1864 between Mr..
Stephens that. discloscs remarkable
state la the relations that existed to-
wards the end of the war between those
two functionarics. The sun says the
originals of these letters are In the War
Department. and will be published soon
in the regular series OF War Records
Publications. Their internal evidences
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

Merchants Busy Taking Out Licenses
Field Day at the University.

HARLOTESVILLE. VA, May =
special.-County Court Was IN session
Yesterday and the town was full Of PEG
pie from the rural districts. May
court Is always known here as license
dav7 as an merchantsf both city and
county )are required 10 take out license,
consequently It was busy day In that
respect.
The Baptist Sunday school OF the city
in connection with tha schools OF Fifeviile
and Rose Hill, held their annual May
celebration al o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The large and commodious ely church
was crowded 20 IT'S utmost seating capa-
city and the exercises proved TO be OF
the most interesting character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
william aecanley Appointed Clerk

LYNCHBURG, VA. May 4.--'speeisn,-
VIM. Mccauley. Of Salem Tor many 49,,
clerks Of county and circuit eouls, -. -,
Roanoke county. has been appo.h'sa =,
Judge Paul Clerk OF the lnnso s"..s,,
Court 20 succeed the lave "e"' "''''
NJ Elliott
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
TbsIate CAPTAIN Epps.

When the late Captain Charles IL. Eppe'
OF Richmond. died recently. 'ne p'isD".
ers OF the city jail OF which nc "sS
custodian, sent u floral oner'1s 70 ~
placed beside the flowers OF MS ''I,'"s
The late Captain Epps' II We ,"'ss'N'
not. married a FrederNASou,S ,anS.
S,s soo srd successor a the offspring
OF that union. Fredericksburg fTss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
A Breathing Spell.

blouse cleaning is not so bad after
all"
why isn't IT,"
well. we get 10 lend the baby TO its
grandmother then for weeks al time. -
Chicago Recori
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
There's Millions In 10.

''Do you think there IS any money IN
that serial Writely has Just got OUT
Money 10 burn. Why, one reno" III
tho story makes billion out OF a hying
machine. "-Dc-rCit Free Press
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
Willlnr Patriot.

Going abroad this year,
Il don't know. I'ye placed myself en-
tlrely AZ the DISPOSAL Of President Mchin-
ley. philadelphia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

This world Is all q fieefing show,
A round OF toll and care;
Tho circus always comes you Know
when we haven't cash TO spare.
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
Lingering Death.

Edhem Pasha said to n trembling
Greek prisoner: 81 will not Xii you.
Then Edhem gave the Greek a cisarette'
Wichita Eagle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
Individual Jnd,peudence.

Old Board.r-No: there are no ciilues
in this boarding house.
New Boarder--So%~
Old Eaardlr A<.-fndasd Na LIS .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

With the Congress Of Mothers and gath
ering of teachers the rising generation
surely ought TO know better than to tie
tin cans to poor dogs tails, and misspell
letters TO Santa Claus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
The Reason Why.

smlth-"Miss Jones has a very artistic
face"
Brownies. she paints"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
Rathe,Rocky.

The populace OF Athens asked for and
King George gave them war. IN return
the populace gave King George stone
Oshkosh Northwestern.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

The price OF The Tines Is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits of Richmond and Aanehes-
tor. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

Banker Spalding is beginning to enjoy
jail life immensely. There is an outraged
depositor with a gun hunting him on the
outside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
THE IIMES-RICHMOND' VA WEDNESDAY, MAY d. 1897
Jusf Our Luck.

different wheels. and every one has his
own remedy FOR dyspepsfa--Puok.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

It was mean in Tlllman TO prod Senator
Morgan with his pitchfork. for he is la
bic to drive the sage OF Selma from the
Cuban to the Greek situation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

The school superintendents are at least
free from fear Of bent pins for a few
days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

Senator Dehos has been detained in
Kentucky few days while n tailor built
him coat in which he could appear in
Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

Rev. DR.. Hopkins, the new Minister TO
Greece. will probably arrive in time 10
give spiritual aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

The Greeks did very well once with II
wooden horse. but this travel Is entirely
too slow for them now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

The dispatches say that unusual doors
make Weylcr very sick. This probably
accounts for his frequently turning back
when he strikes the scent Of the Cuban
gunpOWdcr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

The DINGHY hir may not die under the
knife but there are some very persistent
surgeons operating upon Il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

The Nashville papers with a fine appre-
citation Of the occasion. celebrated the
opening Of the centennial by the issuing
Of splendid editions. which reflect credit
upon them and will undoubtedly prove
beneficial. The Banners illustrated
cover was indeed a fine conception.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
TINES BUILDING NC, MT,

MANCHESTER BUREAU. liI HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

WASHINGTON BUrEAT. ANGUS Nc
SWEEN MANAGER. WASH
lNGTDN. -. &.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

The snow I'm Ohio IS just perhaps a lit
tie preparatory gust for those who pro-
pose TO move on Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

PETFRsBURG AGENT. J. \. MADISON
lu POWIINGBROOK STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

Senator Morgan y probably ready to
Join Senator Mason IN a rule to cut of
what passes for debate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

When a man comes home and quarrels
because supper is not ready. and spanks
the baby and speaks Grossly TO his wife,
IT is no sign that his business has gone
wrong. the home team may have lost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

The man in the moon IS never broke,
although he IS frequently reduced to his
last quarter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

Indians may rot have traits In common
with dogs but they arc frequently 10 be
found on the cent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

Jerry Simpson made another advance
on the rush line. and scored fine touch
downs from several quarters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

A man is certainly reduced to extromi-
ties when he eats frog legs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

THE MAILING LIST IS Only PRINT
FD ABOUT EVERY TEN pAl =:
THrREFORE. DO Not EEL IN .e -.
IL THE DATE OPPOSITE loI ., (. y ~, !,
CHANGED AS SOON AZ TIE sub
SCRIPTrON is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

No ship should ever lack for fuel as
long as II has a log.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

Every who suffers from form OF female
should try once Miss AGNES TRACY Box 49, 'sy City,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
AN INCIDENT AT THE CITY HOSPITAL
wonaan's Life Barely Saved by Critical Operation-H
Destroyed.

the ambulance OF the City Hospital. In
sick young woman was brought in on
as death and evidently suffering keen agoi
iuation and n consultation In less than
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

cOncle tnelr ulIerences Is hos1tA ""ieh
concerns them and not Us.
The Senate bill has at least one good
feature, or we should say it lacks one
bad feature Of the House bill. The re-
troactive clause has been left out.
---- ------
Banker spalding is beginning to enjoy
jail life immensely There is an outraged
depositor with a gun hunting him on the
outside.
With the Congress Of Mothers and gath
ering of teachers the rising generation
surely ought TO know better than to tie
tin cans to poor dogs tails, and misspell
letters TO Santa Claus.
The school superintendent are at least
free from fear Of bent pins for a few
days.
It was mean in Tlllman TO prod Senator
Morgan with his pitchfork. for he Is la
bic to drive the sage Of Selma from the
Cuban to the Greek situation.
Rev. DR.. Hopkins, the new Minister 10
Greece. will probably arrive in time 10
give spiritual aid.
The Greeks dld very well once With Il
wooden horse. but this travel IS entirely
too slow for them now.
The snow in Ohio IS just perhaps lit
tie preparatory gust for those who pro-
pose TO move on Washington.
Senator Morgan y probably ready TO
Join Senator Mason IN a rule to cut OF
what passes for debate.
The man in the moon IS never broke.
although he IS frequently reduced to his
last quarter.
Indians may rot have traits In common
with dogs. but they are frequently 10 be
found on the cent.
A man is certainly reduced to extrcmi-
ties when he eats frog legs
No ship should ever lack for fuel as
long as It has a log.
When a man comes home and quarrels
because supper is not ready. and spanks
the baby and speaks Grossly 70 his wife
II is no sign that his business has gone
wrong, the home team may have lost
The dispatches say that unusual doors
make Weylcr very sick. This probably
accounts for his frequently turning back
when he strikes the scent Of the Cuban
gunpowder.
Senator Dehos has been detained in
Kentucky few days while n tailor built
him coat in which he could appear in
Washington.
The DINGHY lill may not Die under the
knife but there are some very persistent
surgeons operating upon IT,
The Nashville papers with a fine appre-
citation Of the occasion. celebrated the
opening Of the centennial by the issuing
Of splendid editions. which reflect credit
upon them and will undoubtedly prove
beneficial. The Banners illustrated
cover was indeed a fine conception.
Jerry Simpson made another advance
on the rush line. and scored fine touch
downs from several quarters.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-10
HOW TO CARVE.

To carve loin of veal or mutton be-
gin at the small end and cut the ribs
apart. A fillet of veal should be cut
first from the top and in breast of
veal the breast and brisket should first
be cut apart and then cut in pieces.
A leg of mutton should be carved
across the middle of the bone first and
then from the thickest part till the
gristIe is reached. A few nice slices
can be cut from the smaller end but
it is usually hard and stringy.
In carving fish practice is required
in order to prevent the flakes from
breaking. The choicest morsels of all
large fish are near the head; the thin
parts come next; the flavor nearest
the bone is never equal to that on the
upper part. A fish knife should be used
in carving.
A sirloin of beef Should be placed on
the platter with the undercut under
meath. Thin-cut slices should be taken
from the side next the carver. then
turn over the roast and carve from I'M
derneath. A portion of both should be
helped.
A tongue should be carved in very
thin slices, its delicacy depending on
this. The slices from the center are
considered the most tempting. and
should be cut across and the slices
taken from both sides with a portion
of the fat at the root.
A ham can be served in several ways
by cutting long, delicate slices
through the thick fat down to the
bone; by running the point of the knife
in a circle in the middle and cutting
thin, circular slices, thus keeping the
ham moist, or by beginning at the
knuckle and slicing upward. The last
mode is the most economical