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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

The resolution of Senator Hale to ex-
clude from the floor of the Senate AL ex-
senators engaged i'm lobbying has been
cordially approved by press and people.
Nothing else has occurred lately that has
SO efectually exposed the degeneracy Of
the United States Senate. 1t has been
the custom from the beginning TO ex-
tend this courtesy TO men who were form
erly member of chat body. but ii was
never contemplated that former members
would abuse the privilege by using it for
lobbying purposes. The fact that such
an abuse exists to the extent that a reso-
luton of the Senate is necessary 10 cor
rect 1t gives an idea as TO the character
OF the men who have been members of
that body during the past several years.
There ara honorable exceptions, of course,
but. as The Times has frequently re-
marked. the latter day members of the
Senate have as a rule so conducted them
selves as absolutely to forfeit the respect
of the people for hat branch of Con-
gress.
The lobbyist has fallen into public des-
repute. and necessarily so. for his business
is TO engineer some measure through
Congress, not for the public good, but for
private interests which he happens TO
represent. and to push his pet scheme
through. not on its merits. but by virtue
Of some sort OF influence which he may
be able 10 exert upon certain members. IL
any rascality Is TO be done. If any bribery
direct or indirect. IS to be used in behalf
Of a given measure. the lobbyist is the
mar to engineer the job.
Any man may with perfect propriety
appear before a committee of Congress
and advocate a measure i'm which he is
Interested. but that is not the method of
the lobbyist. lie does his work in secret
n uses methods peculiar 10 himself.
1t IS uncomfortable that an honorable,
high-minded members OF Congress, who
knows 30 well the meanness and trickcry
OF lobbyism. should himself be willing TO
figure in the role OF lobbyist. and the mere
fact that an ex-senator will engage in
such a business is prima facie evidence
that he is not the proper man TO be ac-
corded the privileges Of the floor. Self
respecting members of Congress must
have a supreme contempt for the lobbyist
and the more so for a lobbyist, who has
been a member Of that body, and 1t Is due
TO the self-respect of honorable members
that they should rid rhe chamber Of such
disagreeable persons.
Think of Webster. Clay, Calhoun, Ran
dolph and men of that character, who
stood up in Congress In defence OF the
peoples rights, sneaking aroun after
their retirement as the paid tool of some
corporation 10 lobby a bill. How have
the mighty fallen!
1t is said that Mr.. Hale's resolution was
not intended TO pass, but simply as a
hint to the lobbyists. We doubt. how
ever. IL such men viii take a hint, and
we believe that the whole country would
heartily approve. IL the resolution should
be passed by unanimous vote.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
The Governor in Kentucky,

The Daily Leader OF Lexington, Ky,
has the following editorial in is issue OF
last Friday:
Governor OFoiiall, of Virginia, spent
Thursday in Lexington and was the guest
or his Notwithstanding inc fellow towns
man. Major Daingerfeld. at Castleton. In
the Governors PARTY were two of his
aids, Colonies Howard and Wingo, and
others who enjoyed their sight Of the
Blue Grass region. These gentlemen
travelled in the private car OF the Super
intendent Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway and we're on their way home from
the eX-Confederate reunion at Nashville.
where they received much attention.
Governor OFerrall led the National
Democrats in Virginia i'm the last cam
paign. He is still full OF ardor for what
he considers genuine Democracy and Is
no less Il hgater to-day than no was when
he won his colonel's commission as a
young cavalryman in the Confederate
army. He says that the anti-Chicago
light will go on in his State. even though
the Organized Democracy are strong. lie
reports that there Is 4 growing discomfort
on the part OF the Bryan element with
tho conduct OF their leaders. Opportun-
ism seems 10 be the dominant spirit i'm
tho Bryan ann. Ancient land marks
have been torn down by that party, and
what was once Democracy Is now repu-
dated by them. Hence II is that to many
Democrats OF mongrel Democracy is no
better than straightout Republica lism.
The Governor had a long conference
with General Buckner. ana tho plan OF
the coming campaign in old Virginia was
discussed. This discussion was largely
private. But Il IS understood that there
was no spirit of compromise with or con-
cession to C~hicagoism or Populistic De-
mocracy in that meeting. II was all
fight, and a standing by the Indianapolis
platform until "the last armed foe *
pires."
The Governor Is q very impressive figure
personally. Tall. erect, soldierly. with n
face that is marked by an aquline nose,
fine blue eyes, %gentleness I'm repose and
fire in action. full moustache almos' white
and long grey hair that lies well back
from bis forehead. he looks all that he IS,
gallant. courteous, a dangerous foe when
he is aroused by righteous anger and a
friend whose friendship is an honor.
Ii wa. easy for him to have gone from
the State House at Richmond to the SEN
ate Chamber at Washington. But he
could not walk that way obedient TO CHI
cago: therefore he leads. to-day. a brave
minority in a fight that can profit him
nowise. But of such are the true men
Of the nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
no MORE IIBEF PRISON.
The Richmond Relic Does Not ray as
War Museum In Chicago.

The Chicago Record says: Libby pris-
on will soon be closed. The Appomattox
table. the first oil portrait of Grant, and
all the other pictures. documents. can
non. rifles. shot and shell forming the
collection Of American war relies, proba-
bly, will find a resting place in Washing
ton. -. c. The Chicago prison BUILDING
will return to its original condition as u
warehouse, unless the owners should
change their plans and remove 1t 10 an
other part of the city.
Financial considerations are responsible
for the contemplated change. According
to Charles T.. Gunther. who manages the
property for the company owning II, the
prison has attracted comparatively Few
visitors lately. while the ground ON which
IL stands has become too vaiuabl Tor It's
present use. The site occupies a frontage
Of 30 feet on the east side OF Wabash
avenue. near Fifteenth street. The COM
pany has n ninety-rine-year lease, or
which ninety-three years are unexplred.
Mr.. Gunther claims that the lease Is
worth $1,000 a foot frontage. the land be-
ing the largest available plat within such
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
MIR. BKYAN's TARIFF VIEWS.

In 1894 Hon. William j. Bryan. then a
member OF Congress. made a tariff speech
In tho House. in which he presented the
platform adopted at his own instance
by the Nebraska Democracy at their
State convention in the previous Septem-
Der. and commended 1t to the House as
the sum OF his political gospel. The fol-
lowing plank forms part Of that plat
fern: believing that all mon are created
equal and that all are alike entitled to
che consideration OF Government. we de-
ponncs ~ npjusx and pnjusiliahls the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

protective tariff system. which, through
the fundamentally Of class legislation
robs the many for the benefit OF the
few. We demand a tain for revenue
only" &c.
Two years later Mr.. Bryan ran for the
Presidency on n platform which declared
for a tariff for revenue with the word
only purposcly omitted. IT would be In
.cres,ing TO know exactly what are Mr..
Rryan's views ifow on the question OF
tariff. At one time he was certainly a
heroic champion of tariff reform, II not
free trade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
IN SOTIU.
John G.. Carlisle To Address the Sationa
Democracy of kentucky.


''The Hon. John c.. Carlisle" says the
Louisville Courier-Journal OF Saturday,
will attend tho National Democratic
State Convention in this city on July lith
as a delegate from kenton county, ana
will make a speech. This announcement
will bs a pleasant surprise 10 the Nation
al Democrats OF Kentucky, as the pres
ence OF Mr.. Carlisle was only hoped for
and not really expected. 1T will give 10
tho convention more OF a national inter
est than otherwise IL would have had.
His speech will attract thousands, and
with tho other prominent State leaders
i'm attendance tho convention Will surpass
in numbers. brains and enthusiasm n
that has been held in kentucky since the
good old days OF Democracy, before her
esy and greed for spells divided its ranks.
Mr.. Carlisle arrived in the city Friday
noon from Washington. lie stopped at
tho Calf House ana registered as from
C0vington, which, Notwithstanding many
published reports To the contrary, Will
remain his legal home. The object of his
visit is 10 represent Controller Of the
Currency Eckels in the German National
Bank case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
short distance of tho business centre Of

short distance Of tho business centre OF
the city.
The original Libby prison at Richmond,
Va, was purchased by a syndicate OF
Chicagoans In 1880. prominent among the
investors being c. r. Gunther, l.. Man
asse, W III. Gray. l. J.. Gould, Stewart
Spalding and Charles 4. kremer. Plans
and photographs OF the building as II
stood were taken. and II was then care
fully taken apart. placed on special trains
and brought to Chicago. and as carefully
rebuilt on the present site. The work
was completed In 1892. During the Worlds
Fair II was visited by many thousands OF
people. and the owners nettcd during the
season more than $50, 900. Since that time
the number Of visitors has been very
small and confined almost entirely TO
out-of-town people.
Mr.. Gunther says that thousands OF
C~hicagoans are not even aware hat the
city possesses the only historical war
collection n the country. He believes tina
collection in the country He believes
that Washington is the proper location
for the exhibition and says that the own
ers probably will build a home for IL
there. IL is just possible that tho prison
may be moved 10 "A less valuable site. in
which case the collection of relies will
remain in Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
TUESDAY. JUNE 20. 1897.
TO-DAY,s meetings. AND EVENTS

Fytzhugh Lodge. j. D. o.. f., Eagle
Hall.
y friendship Lodge, ]. o. o. f., Odd-fei-
lows Hall.
Marshall Lodge. X. OF T., Lee Camp
Hall.
jamestown Tribe, /. o. II. NJ, Odd-Fel-
lows Hall.
Trinity Lodge, /. o. @. T., Central Hall.
Central Beneficial and Social Society,
Leo Camp Hall.
Company u, First Regiment, Armory.
Company i. First Regiment, Armory.
X. l.. /. Blues, Blues Armory.
Richmond Howitzers. Howitzers' Ar
mory.
jefferson Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, Jr. o.
L.. A. NJ. Hall.
Rescue Council, Jr. o. T.. a. NJ, Belyi-
Jere Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
Her Business Head.

H~usband-But why did you buy two
hall-stands?
Wife-They were such n bargain. dear.
They had been marked down from SIS TO
sl4.4s. Don't you see, l saved twice as
much by purchasing two as if | had only
bought one? You didn't know your
little wifev had such a head for business,
did you?-Boston Transcript
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

A Milwaukee minister is locating the
Garden Of Eden I'm Wisconsin. Those
large. cool beer gardens are surely very
attractive. and have a peculiar fascina-
tion for those who dare not so I'm them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

u Western scientist says he has dis
Lower California lie could have discov-
cred one on the lower coast OF the James
last Saturday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

When Tillman announced that he was
tired OF all the talking 1t might have
occurred to the senator's thai 1t was
about time for the end OF physical en-
durance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

Mrs. Lease still insists that she will
60 to jail before she will pay a balance
due on her mortgage. and Old Man
Lease doubtless praises her for her
plucky determination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
Her ExpressiOn.

"They tell me, Grimly, that your daugh-
ter sings with great expression
Greatest expression you ever saw.
Her own mother can't recognize her face
when she's singing at her best. "-Detroit
Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
%C0mplctely Cured.

Blinks later u long absence)-Ard how
is links getting along? Is he as madiy
in love with Miss De Pretty as ever
old Frieml-Ohl he's all over tina
you don't say sou
"Yes. indtsd. Been married 10 her a.
year."-New York Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

Al Kansas City exchange says that IT
"only costs ten cents To be buried in
that town. and there are probably some
people that they are glad to take even
at that price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

G%rosvenor Is back from the Ohio con-
v~ention. As a man Friday for the
Hanna-McKinley combination. he has left
footprints in the sands Of time a yard
long.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
Regular jubilee Time.

She labored hard TO make HIM see
The error of his way.
Twas vain-he couldn't see a thing
Till nearly 400 next day.
Detroit News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

The dispatches say that senator Petit
CREWS vocal paralysis produced a pro-
found impression upon the Senate" They
may read in it that even Omnipotence is
weary Of their t~ireless twaddle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
Lovers of Bargains.

Kansas City has a cut-rate undertaken
and the chances are that his special sale
day inducements will make Ire a burden
for the women out there.-l ashlhStol
Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

The Senators will all probably protest
against Senator Hale's motion TO cut of
their post norton pcrquisite as lobby
lists in the august body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

With the regatta season following close
ly upon the Suburban and bicycle meets,
it Is not difficult to understand the fire.
quent illusions TO race riots.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

Messrs. c. c. Carlin and Louis c.. Bar
ley nave bought the Alexandria Times
from Mr.. Thomas cockrell. The Times
seems to find a ready circulation among
the young men of Alexandria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

Hon. Richard l.. Bland says the Demo
cratic party needs q rest" Tha Is just
about what the party thought of Uncle
Dick last summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

It is right hard that these Senators
should want to stay and peddle peanuts
and red lemonade after the circus proper
Is over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
Approyed in Advance.

Mr.. Goldbug-Do you think your father
will consent to our marriage?
Miss Nocssh-Certainly. lie Is the one
who got re in the notion.-Ohio SVate
Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
Lee Camp Portrait Committee.

There will be a meeting OF the Portrait
Committee Of Lee Camp. Confederate
Veterans. this evening at s o'clock. All
members Of the committee are requested
10 he present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

IT. is just barely possible that the
paralysis Of the vocal cords in Senator
Pettigrew's throat may nave some eff
feet on Senator Morgan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

The tramp who slept in the Aston bed
is dead. There is really little hope for
a tramp when he arrives at the bed
stage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

A little Wisconsin College has conferred
a degree upon Secretary of the Treasury
Gage. This is probably In recognition Of
the dollar mark he has made in his life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
No Show at All.

The teller Of a kentucky bank has been
arrested for embezzling S2,l3O. They
must have checked his books up every
night.-Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

Further alterations in General Miles
uniform may be necessary when he gets
over IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

The torpedo boat Foote has just walk
ed away from all competitors at the rate
of "A IL miles per hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
Tempted Fate.

M~awson-That was funny about Rileys
dog. They say it committed suicide
Muggs-Ges; it came into my yard whhe
/ was sitting there with a gun in my
hands-Phiadelphia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

Forty couples applied for divorce one
day recently in New York. Considering
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29

that, the seashore season has not been
In bat two weeks. this appears indicative
Of a glorious time on the beach.
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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-04

When the princess of Wales visits
the photographer she usually arranges
that her sitting shall take place in the
morning. A special studio is set apart
for the princess and other members of
the royal family. 1t is approached by
a private door, which leads to an ante
room provided with easy chairs and
a plentiful supply of illustrated papers.
A small chamber is fitted up as a dress
ing room and here is to be found a
maid from Marlborough house, who
has preceded her royal mistress with
a dressing case containing brushes and
other toilet accessories. The princess,
having discussed the position in which
she is to be taken, arranges herself
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quette on these occasions for the pho
tographer to address any remark he
may have to make to the lady in wait
ing in attendance, who in turn ad-
dresses the princess, who replies
through her also, but it is needless to
say that etiquette is dispensed with by
the princess in many cases.-London
Letter to an exchange.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-04
Restless Elephants.

The elephant is so bulky We can
hardly believe that he is really most
restless creature, and the natives have
saying that IAN elephants shoulder
is never STILL" A curious instance OF
their restless habits is given by a sea-
captain in whose steamer forty ele-
plants had been shipped. The vessel
was anchored in perfectly smooth
sea off the coast of Zanzibar, but, to the
great surprise of the passengers, the
steamer began to roll. At first the!
supposed the motion to be caused by
the ground-swell, but when the motion
kept increasing there was general
alarm, and the captain made an IN
spection of the ship. Then it was re-
vealed that the elephants had in some
way found that by swaying to and fro
all together, a rocking motion was pro-
duced which seemed to please them
immensely. So the great heads and
bodies rolled and swung in unison, I'M
til the steamer, which had no other
cargo, and rolled light, was in immi-
nent danger Of rolling clean over. The
drivers were hurried down into the
hold, and, after great deal of shout
ing and humping, they made the ele.
plants break STEP" so to speak ana
thus stopped their dangerous amuse'
ment.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-04

Sergeant J. NJ. Gardner, Company F.,
Twelfth Illinois cavalry, at present re-
siding at Eagle, Neb., contributes the
following to the National Tribune:
In recent issue of your paper there
was short article written by J. M.
Watson, Company l., Ninth Michigan,
entitled "A Warm Bed" 1t reminded
me OF a circumstance which happened
to one of my comrades, Will Hawley,
at Chester Gap, Va, on the night of
the 22d Of July, 1868.
Hawley was as brave a boy as ever
rode horse or drew saber. but he
had dreadful fear of snakes, and a
little garter would excite him as much
as whole regiment of rebels. When
our nest was ready and we were about
to crawl in he hesitated and said:
What IL one of those darned snakes
should creep in and bite us? and with
no doctor or whisky in camp We would
certainly die
l said that all the snakes had been
either killed or scared away, and that
did not anticipate any harm from them.
NAN Sei'A ASiI uneasy, oul dilcA oOAC
coaxing crawled in and soon was sound
asleep and snoring only as old soldiers
can snOre.
l was soon asleep. too, and was
sweetly dreaming of home and the girl
l left behind me-" when Hawley gave
a yell and sprang to his feet, popping
his head through the top of the tent
and carrying it off with him, pegs,
pole, and all. He yelled at every
jump:
I'm snake-bit, snake-bit; oh, God, !
will die!'
l was almost paralyzed with fear
for l did not know what moment the
snake might fasten his poisonous fangs
onto me. l called hastily for help, and
soon Jerry Fleetwood, our quarter.
master sergeant. came to my aid,
bringing lighted candle with him.
l cautiously crawled out and begaI
to poke the blanket about with my
saber, when, oh, horror. what did we
sea great black wasp!
well" said Jerry. "if that don't
beat"
Just then George Brady came up and
on seeing the wasp, said:
Shut up, Will; it's nothing but .
wasp!'
We all had hearty laugh, and then
crawled back into our pup-tents again