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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

This r. not conjecture; II Is known 10 be
fact by every one at all acquainted with
the condition OF the people who live by
agriculture. Go into any county in Vir-
ginia that you may choose. and you will
find that there Is absolutely no paper
currency there. Offer TO sell a farmer
horse. and he will tell you he will give
Won some wheat or some tobacco for him,
but that he has no money.
We hear every fall that money is tight
IN New York, because II has ali been
sent South and West 10 move the cotton
and the grain crops. Why does not one
sending do7 Because the currency Is
contripetal in its nature. and It all runs
back 10 New York as soon as It has
moved the crops.
The least attention 10 the subject
should satisfy any intelligent man that
the defect in our currency system is the
fact that tho country people cannot hold
f. and that the only way in which we
can have n currency system that will
stay with the country people is to have II
issued upon local credit so that 1t will
be az a discount outside Of the State In
which Il Is issued. Sensible men look with
contempt upon the so-called arguments
that are based upon the idea that a
paper currency must be at par in every
part Of the country. Such ideas belong
10 the middle ages, and the period when
there was no steam. no electricity, no
telegraph, no telephone.
is there no man in the Bankers Con-
vention big enough 10 measure up 20 the
actual state OF affairs and its needs, and
to tell the country what It wants? is not
the Bankers Convehtion enlightened
enough to understand the case and TO
recommend the only possible cure for the
evil?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
A st. Augustine letter saws:

y 0ts AA-A1lllAt ltAAtt HAlEs
Judge Cooper gave some Of the snake
eggs he had bought for gopher eggs 20
Joe Perry. The big ex-sherih, In the
kindness OF his nature. put the eggs IN
a glass far and also into the sunlight.
Time and nature brought 70 light sew
eral little wiggling creatures not 40 an
like gophers nor diamond back turtles"
as Joe fondly hoped they would be- but
genuine snakes. They grew and grew
morbid. and, as Joe thought. "blind."
This freak he explained by telling his
experiences with snakes that they al
ways go blind during dog dogs" There
was considerable winking among Joe's
interested friends, and a few were IN
clined 10 question Joes knowledge, but
Joe stands 6 feet inches In thin stock
inged feet and Joe has had his way until
yesterday. when Il was noticed that each
little snake was busiiy occupied In pulling
his skin over his head, so that they could
appear genuine marked snakes. Il never
saw those kind OF snakes before" says
Joe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
Magnificent, But Untrue

ABINGDON, VA, August B-Speclal-
The story teleg-aphed from Bristol of a
young white girl cut in three pieces and
stored in a barrel Is without foundation.
The locality Is only seven miles from Ao-
ingdon.
/ have consulted people from near the
alleged scene, with the Commemorative
attorney, and other officials OF the county.
and as a news item 1t is MAGNIFICENT, but
AZ is untrue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

A special to the New York Sun OF yes
terday from Cleveland, o.. says:
President A. j. MoNham of the Johnson
Steel Company who is now in England.
has just received orders for 10000 tons Of
steel rails for electric roads I'm Ireland
This is probably the largest order of steel
rails for electric railway purposes ever
shipped out OF this country, and the fact
that they are sent TO the very doors OF
England is one Of the notable featureAor
the affair. Mr. Moxham has obtained a
freight rate Of 50 4 ton from the works
10 Ireland.
What then does the Johnson Steel Com
pany want with tariff on steel rails?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

During July the governments total
revenue receipts were $50 027 1854. says the
World and It's expenditures were 500
lO090S. making a deficit OF $ll0l3d4
During the first twelve business days
Of August the receipts were S9.0g009i and
the expenditures Sl62T000. thus showing
n deficit of nearly 10000 for each work
ing day.
That way lie bond sales and govern
ment discrcdit And a Republican Con-
gress that made the excessive appropria-
tions and another Republican Congress
which refused TO provide revenue I'm ra-
tonal ways. but passed a tariff bill TO
reward Hanna's trust contributors to
campaign fund are responsible.
Thls IS tho record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
THE WILD LICORICE rLdNr.
A Virginia Product Claimed TO be Panacea
for Consumption.

Having received so many letters OF IN
quiry in regard 20 the wild liquorice"
plant that / couldn't answer all. / take
this method TO tell just what l known per-
sOnally.
About 1916 or 1877 my father owned an
old black stone mason who worked around
the country for any one having work In
his line. He had never had whooping-
cough until he had passed his seventy
sixth year. BY some means, as he was
recovering from II. he took a fresh cold
which turned 10 pneumonia. Our family
physician, DR. ). G.. Harris. OF GAINESVILLE,
attended him. and after subduing the
pneumonia. informed my father that
Uncle Robin had consumption. My father
was greatly disturbed. saying that he
valued Uncle Robin more as a friend than
as property. and asked Or. Harris to call
in consultation Drs. 8 G. Wilson and r.
O. Nelson. both also eminent physicians,
After careful consultation they all pro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
Nn Flora MrrIlmseN's Kind.

One saying seems common to woman
kinds wit.
And we smile when we hear them de-
clare g.:
But when at the seaside they're seen we
admit
They have nothing to wear" and they
wear II.
-Yonkers Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
NEW YORK PRESS.
Cider Has Call.

The Sun, In commenting on the state
ment that applcjack Il declining in pub
lie favor. says:
All applejack and all strong waters
and probably many mild waters have been
declining in favor since the Hon. George
Graham Vest, Of Missouri. flooded the
Senate chamber with tears by making
passionate and poaticaI eulogY Of apple
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

The Chicago 1nter-Ocean says that 'If
the Paris exposition allows the United
States only 10000 square feet Chicago will
need the bulk of It," From which we
infer that several Chicago girls propose TO
attend the expo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
A Meaning Distinction.

Wickwlre-That IS a rocky-looking UNI
brella you are carrying, Nudge Is Il the
best you could buy2
Mudge-It is the best could get'-Chl-
cago Record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
A CapitaI Reflection.

Mrs. Crimsobeak-Do you believe that a
horse can eat his head OFF,
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-I don't know; but l
wish 10 gracious a man could urlhA MS
head of.-Nonkers statesman
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

John Stubble6eld known as tho King
Bee Moonshincr has been finally arrested
aud lodged i'm jail at huntsville Ana. me
Is past seventy years old. but Is tan anu
straight and has the power Of youth.
The authorities had been after him for a
long time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

skipper-Did you get proveesions' An
gus2
Angus-Aye. ayei a half loaf an fouer
bottles o. whiskey
Skipper-An' what in the woarld viii ye
be dom wi aal that bread?-Punch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

sprockett-I was proposing 20 her Wheh
she told me that her father had ialled-
Wheeler-What did you doF
Sprockett-I pecaued.-Trulh-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

Wheat is doing its best 10 overcome the
Dingley prosperity. Co., Charlottesville Pro-
gress.
And to retire the pet theory and car
dlnal doctrine OF the advocates OF free
coinage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

The anti-expectorating ordinance or
Chicago, in spite OF the fun that was
poked at It. is success. The people re-
spect II and the clean sidewalks ana car
foors are in evidence or that fact
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
Southern Notes.

The County Commissioners Of Colbert
county. Ala, will let on September 3d,
contracts for the building Of 100000 worth
or roads in that county the money hay
ing been placed in the treasury tor that
purpose
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
The Lanrh ON the Paper.

scribbler-Does your wife laugh at your
Jokes in the paper?
Punster-Yes, but only on pay day.
Pick Me-Up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

The Atlanta city Council has passed an
ordinance that prohibits women from
wearing hats I'm the theatre. THE ordi-
nance was passed unanimously, ana tne
mayor says he win take great pleasure
i'm approving IT, The ladies of Atlanta
have also expressed themselves as being
much pleased with the new departure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

A petition has been filed to place the
Augusta News i'm the hands OF receiver
The paper has been In desperate stra'7'
and had for some time been living from
hand TO mouth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
Older Ihanne Thought.

Triyyet-Aiiss Cahokia has become a
new woman.
Dicer-she isn't as old as that is she?-
Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

The Klondike boom Will soon be put on
ice until the spring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

The urice of The Times is two cents per
e.o, and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits of Richmond and Menches
er Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

At Nashville the other day Miss Jennie
Shafer, daughter Of Henry a. ohaleI'
weu-knoWn horse breeder, VINO hau Jua1
previouslv committed suicide was mar
ried 10 Frank b. Turpin the ceremony
being performed by the casket containing
Mr. Shafer's remains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

There IS q falling Off I'm the valuation
of the railroads of Georgia of more IMAM
$4,000 this year as compared To- lhose
of last year. The figures are taken rom
the returns made to- the CONFEDERATION
eral for taxation.
This shrinkage Controllei-Neh
Wright attributes 20 two things-the re-
organization of several lines which were
bought en- for much less than they were
valued at last year. and the reduction in
the returns of the Southern made by rea-
son Of a mistake I'm the number OF miles
OF line on the division between Chatta-
noOga and Brunswick.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

The Alabama Rolling Minis Company
plant mt Gate city. which has been ldie
since July lst, have resumed operation
giving employment to seven hundred men.
There is now much activity n The birm-
ingham Rolling Mills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

In Joining together a colored couple
at Dalesvile. Ga, the other day, Judge
j. y. Boggs. ordinary Of Madison county
made use of the most unique ritual by
which a marriage was ever solcmnized
This ceremonial originated with Judge
sanold. Of Madison. and was as follows:
by the authority vested i'm me as am
officer OF the State Of Georgia, which
IS sometimes called the Empire state
OF the South: 10y the fields of cotton that
spread I'm snowy whiteness around MS;
by the howl of the coon dog by the
gourd vine. whose clineing tcndrils will
shade the entrance TO your humble dwell
ing place: by the red and luscious heart
OF the watermelon whose sweetness fills
the heart with joy; by the heavens and
earth I'm the presence Of these witness,
I pronounce you man and wife. Go forth
and multiply
At the conclusion Of the ceremony the
bride and groom thanked the Judge and
walked out OF the office, smiling and
happy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

We never saw the time when we had
more % be thankful for. There never
was a time when so much could be ac-
complished with. so little effort. There
is not single town or city IN the state
which does not report active business
and continued progress; money was
never easier, cheaper or IN less de-
maud. Everything we buy lis lower
and everything we sell higher than for
years past. Crops In every section are
more promising than they were last sea-
son. In fact, so Irresistible seems 20 be
the wave OF prosperity, so determined. 10
make itself felt that even IN the delta
where the floods promised a total loss,
the crop outlook IS brighter than the
average crop year. Let's get down 20
business, and keep our corn cribs fun
and the larder well supplied and quit
this thing Of doing the Micawber act or
pining for a gold mine and whining for a
government pension.-Jackson (Miss)
News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

Congressman Jones might have carried
his senatorial primary plank in the Roa-
noke platform, If he had made II opera
tive I'm ~ instead of 80. 1t IS univer-
sally conceded that IT was Senator Dan
iels personal popularity and influence
that caused its defeat by narrow mar
gin, and this would have been nullihed
by the change in date for, although he
had nothing TO fear, the Senator could
not have afforded to make such open OPP
position The proposition Is bound to win
next time.-Bristol Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
PUBLISHED BY
TIMES BUILDING.
TENTH AND BANK STREETS

MANCHESTER BUREAU. i12l HULL
STREET.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
WOMAN AND POLITICS.
New to the Game, but Full of Tricks That
WIN

New to the Game, but Full Of Tricks That
WIN
give come to the conclusion - said the
old politician thoughtfuIly, "that men
don't understand the first principles of
politics. The fact is it takes a real brainy
woman to get all there is in politics out of
it,
thinking of some Particular caseP''
asked one of the listeners.
''That's what I'm doin,'' returned the
politician. I'm figurin on the postmis-
tress up to Willow Heller. Now, when a
man gifts a postofice he don't oalc'late to
hold it any longer than his paFty's in pow
er, does he?''
Hardly" was the unanimous senti-
ment of the listeners.
'Jest as soon as he gifts through eountin
the returns election night an finds that the
other fellows has got there with both feet
an little to spare he packs up an gifts
ready to move out, doesn't heH''
They agreed to this without dissenting
voice.
"Wen, this here postmistress was ap-
pointed as a Republican under Harrison -
explained the politician. land, of course,
when Cleveland was elected it looked like
a einch for her to step out an for some
good, hardworkin Democrat to step in.
But she was too smart for EN-"
"What did she doS''
Gratis in that section of the country before
the president had time to reach her case
an then insisted on holdin on to the office
on the ground that only the politics of the
head of the house COUNTS
'And they let her hold over?''
Couldn't do nothin else. No matter
how they felt regardin her it would be too
much like takin fall out of her husband
to drop her, an that wouldn't do at all. -
But how about the politics of the head
of the house now that the Republicans are
again in powerS" asked one of the listen
ers doubtfully.
Don't count at ALL answered the pol
itioian. ''Shes sued him for divorce on the
ground that he's so much dead weight
during a Republican administration, an
as like as not she'll have a chance to get a
Democrat with a stronger pull if the Dem
ocrats ever get into power again. I tell
you, man doesn't know the rudiments
of practical politics when it comes to COM
pairing him with a good enterprisin wom-
an who's once made up her mind wheS
she wants. ''-Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Loves Labor Lost.
1t was spring.
''It will surprise her, - he said.

It was spring.
''It will surprise her. he said.
He stretched and yanked and hammered
and grunted. The carpet was all down
when she came in. He led her into the
parlor, his face beaming with pride.
'There," he said, pointing to his work;
'tnow say that take no interest in our
homeP'
She gave glance at it and then burst
into tears.
"Why, what is the matterP" he asked.
"You have''-
Her sobs grew violent.
''Put it DOWN
A look of agony spread over his face
Wrong side upi''
With a horrid laugh he ran down the
cellar stairs and hid in the coal bin.-New
York Sunday World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

Dugan-In this country we're better of
than the lawyers and professors.
Hogan-And how, might I know?
Dugan-They have to work at one thing
while the Irishmsn has his piok.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

She-No woman can respect the man
who marries her for her money.
He-Aud neither can he respect her.
The only person man really has respect
for is some one who takes his money away
from him.-CinoinnHti Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

"Mrs. Higgins is still wildly in love
with her husband"
docs she put the buttons in his shirts
for him YETI"
'NO, but he told her he sat up all night
playing poker without any stakes-and
she believes him. Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Not the Case.

Mr.. Stoney broke with mock pathos)-
Would you really rob me of my only
daughter, Mr.. OldrichP
Mr.. Oldrich-It's no robbery, sir.
You're selling her to meI-Fun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

"why do you buy your daughter a new
wheel every year?''
sit keeps her from wanting to paint
velvet la1nbrequins for the drawing room
mantels. ,'-Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Trne TO His Training.

She--Oh, that dog
He-What's the matter with the brute?
She-Papa has taught him to set up
lowl at 10 O'Clock, and he keeps right at it
i'll all the lights are out.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Not an Error.

''Bagger, the professional baseball play
er, has married an heiress. -
"Ahl Good CATCH" - Philadelphia
North American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Topeka. Kan. May Is, 1887.

&OR REWARD will pay to the party
SD-C locating and giving me the where
abouts of my son, Willie Kennedy. SIS re-
ward He is u years old, tall for his age
fair complexion. brown hair, blue eyes
wore brown sloueh hat. dark brown suit
Of clothes, black pick toed shoes. Wire
information to JORN c. MORRIS.
Richmond, Mo.
SAMUEL F. KENNEDY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
MISCELLANEOUS.


= EALED PROPOSALS will be received
= at the National hotel, Topeka, Kan,
June Is, 1897 at 9 O'Clock a. m, at which
time the bids will be opened for furnish
ing the insane asylums at Topeka and
Osawatomie the institutions for the
blind at Wyandotte, the deaf and dumb
at OIathe and the idiOtic at Winfield, the
reform school at Topeka. the soldiers or
phans' home at AtchisOn and the indus
trial school at Beloit, with dry goods, gro
ceries, drugs and miscellaneous supplies
Separate bids will be received for dry
goods. groceries, drugs, meats, butter,
etc The board of trustees reserve the
right to reject any and all bids, or to
accept or reject any part thereof.
A deposit of $50 or a certified check Tor
that amount must accompany each pro-
posal, payable to P. H Dolan, treasurer
state charitable Institutions, as guar
antee that the contract. if awarded will
be faithfully complied with. Circulars
containing fun information for bidders
as to kind, quality and quantity of goods
required, terms of contract and dates of
payment, and other details, can be had
by addressing DR.. B. D. Eastman, super
intendent, Topeka, Kan.
w. L. BROWN,
President.
s. Q. WHEELER,
Topeka. Kan. May 10, 1897
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The person who is afflicted with klepto-
mania always feels that he ought to take
something for it.-Tit-Bits.
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''That was a lovely present Mrs. Schnei-
derheim got from her mother-in-1aw as
wedding present
what was itf''
sob, the old lady gave her German"
Up to Date.
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W with one child. in small family. Call
or address L. E, rs Locust St.
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w ANTED-5O good boys and girls in
w onions east Of Oakland. Come early.
Bring dinners.-Kennedy's Sons.