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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
ELECrRICirr FoR BALKr H0Rsfs'
The Driver Presses - Button a""
Volt Current Does the Rest

Electricity has been put 10 ne" anu
so far successful use, that Of conqueFlns
balky or lazy horse. In ono case worry
high-spirited ana valuable animal out eN-
tremely vicious and balky' was culou III
| one hour with the aid OF a thIeo-F''' u'S
battery.
The officials OF the Western IehnsyiN"-
MA Humane Society were hotlheu So,io
| time ago that Thomas Rodgers OF Avalon
was using the dry battery on ms morse,
which was as bad as a valuable hlsh-oreu
horse could be. Superintendent IhoIbas
NJ. Porter Investigated the case anu II
day he gave Rodgers hetIlns Deioie
tice William Griscom Of that place. hod-
gers said his horse was worth SlvW 10
| him II he could be cured OF baking and
one or two other vicious haU's' rs h"u
offered 500 10 any one who couiu manage
the animal. and al last consui.eu ~ l.
G. Mcneil. the CITY veterinary. The doctor
advised Rodgers TO try electricity. and he
bought 2 three-volt storage battery anu
by means OF three wires contested each
side OF the bit and the crupper WIN the
battery. The horse was hitched 10 road
cart, and al first refused 10 move stahd-
ing with all four feet IN braoed position
Mr.. Rodgers then had the wires con-
necied 10 the battery. which was placed
IN the cart, and al the first push or tho
button the horse jumped. snorted. and
then moved of. Each day for week he
went through the same lesson. ana Is now
the pride road horse or Avalon ana never
balks. bites or kicks.
That was the testimony brought out at
the hearing. and as the veterinary and
Squire thought three volts was not a suf-
ncient shock to hurt the animal. Rodgers
was discharged
Superintendent Porter had similar
case some months ago lie round that
one Of tho rich suburban residenters was
using the fluid battery on lazy horse in
| cultivating his summer garden. After
several unsuccessful attempts 10 catch
the gardener using tho horse. he was at
last rewarded one bright sunny morning
by catching the gardener wedding tho
potatoe patch with the horse hitched 10
harrow. The superintendent went 10 the
| driver and after introducing himself and
informing the man why he visited him.
he was shown the cOntrivance.
Strapped 10 the backband was A small
fluid battery with wires running from il
TO the martingale and crupper. A sponge
was fastened 10 the wire at each place
and kept moist by the heat Of tho horses
body. When the animal got tired II would
stop, and by pressing two buttons tOgeth-
or tHe CIRCUIT was FORMED ana the morse
would move on for several hours. Porter
tested the full strength Of the battery on
| himself and found that the sensation did
not go above his elbows and that the vol
tage was oniy a fraction over two. He
said he thought IL was better and more
humane TO use a small amount OF electric
ity on horse than 10 whip IL. and was
satisfied il was not a case Of cruelty. He
has written u several OF the best known
horse doctors in the United States. asking
their opinions Oh the subject. and is wait
ing for their replies with good deal Of in
terest-Pittsburg Dispatch
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

when President Mckinley called the
Firy-nfih Congress into extraordinary
session OF the 18th OF March. it was for
the purpose. which he briefly stated. Of
passing tarn hin that would supply
ampl, revenues Tor the support Of the
goternmcnL IN addition TO this there
were four appropriation bills which had
failed ia the preceding Congress and
whose passage was more or less impera-
tive.
In three days The tariff bill was intro
duced In the House and on March Slst
passed that body.
For one month and three days follow
ing It was In the Senate Committee. and
debate on 1t began on May eth. 1t was
finally adopted on July Path.
The Washington Post says;
The only extensive pieces OF general
legislation enacted by this Congress. ex-
sept the tarif bill, were the laws TO pre-
vebi collisions at sea and 10 place in
force regulations 10 prevent collisions up
on certain harbors. rivers. and inland
waters OF the United states. and the bill
u utn orizing the President 10 suspend dis
,trt=uaation duties on foreign vessels and
commerce.
The Senate not being confined as to the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
and enforce the legislation which their
view OF the case requires.

and enforce the legislation which their
view OF the case requires.
IL Is. in other words. an open and undis-
guIsed appeal for the most drastic force
bill that can be framed. and 1t is In the
nature OF a peremptory demand that
leeislationf Of that sort shall be enacted.
The negro has no better friend than Tho
Times. Tho Times insists upon his hav-
iyr perfect Justice accorded to him. and
that he be encouraged TO develop himself
in every possible way. But the negroes
who framed this address have been very
badly advised. and they are not enlight-
cred friends OF their race. Tbs negro
cannot be forced into A social equality
with the white people by acts OF Con-
gress and United States marshals. Ma
tural conditions are not 10 be oyercoms
by physical force or compulsion. They
must be left 10 themselves TO produce
their own amellora:ions BY those al'ers-
tons that daily contact and continual
friction bring about Force bis loDly str
up bitter .an!mosities between white and
black. and bring on those collisions which
must always end IN disaster to tho negro.
Let the respectable and conservative
negroes devote themselves unremit,ingly
to making rape a crime loathed and de-
sp.sed by all negroes. and let them cease
demanding that their race shall. as a
race. cooperate with the Republican
party and so liberalize themselves that
individual negroes may vote with any
party that suits them best. and they will
do more for the real good Of the negroes
than all the acts OF Congress that ever
can be passed can do for them. such
legislation as this memorial asks for will
only make the situation OF the negro ten
thousand times worse than II IS. for 1t
IS now not bad one when he let's white
women alone and keeps out fof politics.
but IT will be made bad one. indeed. II
the Republican party tries TO place the
white people Of the South under negro
rule by force bills and United States
marshals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
TUE RIGHT COURSE.

1t is most gratifying TO see the wise
course which the leaders Of the negro
race in Virginia have taken in respect
10 the crime Of assaults ON white women.
The resolutions OF the Bannister Bap-
list Association. of Halifax county, and
Of the Colored Baptist Ministers Confer
ence. OF Richmond. show both just
apprehension Of this great evil, and a
wise determination TO apply the true
remedy.
1t IS not too much to say that the ne
eroes OF Virginia represent the best Of
their race.
They or their ancestors were among the
very first TO be brought under the in
huences Of the best type of Anslo-Sa1on
Christian civilization They have for
over two bundled years been treated as
friends If Gependents-by the white peo-
pie Of this State. The choicest and best
members Of their race were kept here,
and for the most part the Groward and
vicious were sent away. Thus there was
developed a character among the negroes
of virginia unsurpassed foIscxecllencc by
any other Ike number Of the race any
where in tine world.
Scrutiny fails 10 reveal any act Of VIC
lence by our negroes against their white
masters or thcir families during the war.
when the arm Of the civil law was para
lived. and when the only reliance Of the
helpless for protection was upon those 10
lsuons Of affection and respect which had
been created In the preceding years.
No orc ever heard Of such thing as
the assaults which arc now almost daily
narrated.
Those who are now guilty OF these
crimes are negroes who know nothing OF
the old fes!.n-.
IL is well, therefore. that the wise men
OF the race s'ernly declare that they Will
not only condemn. bat aid ia pun.shins
the offenders. who o; once bring violent
deaths upon Themselves. and obioquy
uyon 81 the other innocent members of
tne co!oIej race.
lie condemnation by tie negroes them
selves Of the crime. for which lynchns
is injected. viii 60 mere TO stop lynching.
tnAi all tie mobs aud ropes that could
BE- assembled OF kno;ieG around crimi-
nat.
Moreover. IL viii bring peace and good
VII between Tho whites and negroes,
which ia oven "a greater consideration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
Colonel Buford Tor Lieutenant.COyernOr

Editor Of The Times:
Sir.-The large number OF candidates
pressed by their friends for the place OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of Virginia gives
ample evidence OF the dignity and impor-
tance of the office. 1t is indeed a posi-
ton, which can only DO filled properly
and with advantage TO the public by d
man Of large views liberal business eX-
perience and thorough acquaintance with
public and private affairs affecting the
interests OF the people. Such q man Is
not easily found. and when found his
chances Of attracting the public attention
are diminished just in proportion to his
fitness for Office by his ignorance OF poll
deal methods and machine management.
Without in the least detracting from
the merits Of the gentlemen already prom
incntly mentioned the people OF Pittsyl-
vania counK and this growing city OF
Danville feel that no man I'm the State
could so fully hll the office Of Lieutenant
Governor as a. >. Buford. OF Richmond
Colonel Buiord comes from the heart of
the people. and while by his energy, tai
ents and extraordinary business qualif-
cations. he has achieved fortune. has
never lost his sympathy with the people
and their interests. lie has ever been with
them heart and soul from his earliest
struggles as q Young lawyer in our coun-
w through LNt Ilkltl lllllo OF our tNli-
federate war the FAR bitterer trials Of re-
construction and an their efforts 10 escape
the paralyZlng power of the sectional and
discriminating legislation Of later days.
He has devoted his life 20 the study and
development Of the material wealth and
prosperity of Virginia and it cannot be
denied. that he is to-day more familiar
with the latest resources Of the state
than any living man. He has had larger
experience as legislator and as a pre-
siding officer Of the Senate his services
would De invaluable. while his counsel
and advice % the Governor. whether FL
tyson or Tyler will Doe the garnered fruit
Of wisdom and experience.
Let the people and politicians for once
al least shut their eyes 10 the garish
blaze Of political artificial calcium lights,
and select straight forward. honest and
trusty servant and friend in \. 5. Buford
for Northumberland
PITTSYLVANIA.
Danyine Va, July 2S. 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

scope OF its legislation, dealt with num-
her OF important subjects, both In and
out of executive session. One OF these,
which attracted worldwide attention. was
the general arbitration treaty negotiated
by President Cleveland with Great Brit
ain. After exhaustive consideration, de-
spite tho great pressure brought TO bear
upon the Senate by religious and CONNER
cial bodies throughout tho country. the
senate rejected the treaty.
The Hawaiian treaty OF annexation.
negotiated by President Mckinley. was
stln Enacted upon when Congress adj
Journed.
In open session. after much debate the
Senate passed the Cuban belllgerency res
olution. a bankruptcy bill. including both
voluntary and involuntary features. and
the free homes" bill But none OF these
important questions received considera-
ton Ia the House
There were a number Of riders put on
the appropriation bills too that make
very interesting legislation. the most i'm
portant OF which was the limiting Of the
cost Of armor plate TO $500 per ton. and
the authorization Of the Secretary OF the
Navy to take steps to secure a govern
ment plant for its manufacture II II could
not be bought at that prics
The Indian appropriation bin also car
ricd a provision against sectarian schools,
which in the previous Congress was the
text Of a bitter wrangle.
The policy OF the House was one OF in
action and bravely was 1t carried out. for
Speaker Reed absolutely refused to name
his committees until the last day. and
nothing specially was accomplished save
the acceptance Of the public measures
mentioned.
The ministering to the needs Of Cubans
10 the extent of $4,000 and tho Mssis-
sippi sufferers OF $1,000. and the agree
ment TO carry free supplies TO furnishing
India constituted the benevolent acts OF
the House.
This Is about the extent OF the work
done. Some Of it may be good and bene-
fetal to the country. but in the tarin bill
alone there is mischief enough to cause
the people to forever regard the extra scs-
sion as a national calamity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
OCEAN VIEW.
"swoptbv Ocean Breszes.

The c. & O. Sunday outing train 10 Old
Point. Ocean View, and Norfolk showed
It's popularity last Sunday by the Immense
crowd leaving Richmond. While nearly
six hundred people availed themselves OF
the opportunity to visit the seashore. taxi
ing in Old Point. ocean View and Nor
folk. all for one dollar. tho G. & o. pro-
vided sufficient coaches TO make al COM
Portable.
II matters not how many avail them
selves OF these delightful outings, the I.
& o. is determined TO make all comforta-
bic by adding sufficient coaches. These
trains are run by the e. Is o.. which IN
sures everybody room and comfort. AS
tho season advances our people are learn
ing the new route to Ocean View via Old
Point and Wiloughby Spit which Is one
nour quicker than any other, tho route
including delightful sail across Hampton
Roads. Train leaves Richmond every
Sunday at $50 A. NJ. from Sixteenth and
Broad street station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
THURSDAY. JULY %. 1897.
To.pAY's MEETINGS And EVENTS.

Henrico Lodge. Mystic Chain. Wiswam
Barton Heights
Aurora Lodge. l. O. .. T.. Eretts Hall
Henderson Lodge. l. y. O. f. Ioney
Han.
Monacan Tribe. l. o. r. NJ. Monroe Hall
Manteo Tribe. J. O. Il. NJ, kcrse's Han
A. W. Glinn Council, Jr. O. l. a. NJ
Belvidere HAIL.
Davis Council Jr. o. L. a NJ hlsh'h
and Hull STREETS.
Hall
Soldiers Home Lodge. !. o. G. T., Sol
diers' Home.
Howard's Grove Lodge. I. o. G. T. Good
Templars' Hall.
st Patrick's Beneficial Society twenty
sixth and Grace streets.
Knights Of the Maccabees, Smiths Han.
stuart Horse Guard, Blues Armory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
Triumph of the Wheel.

II wonder why it is that Mr.. Updyke has
recently become 80 meek? lie used 10 be
just the opposite-always poking fun at
men who permitted their wives to take
too much OF a hand in runnings things.
Now Mrs. Updyke seems 10 be the only
sunnower I'm their yard"
Evidently you haven't heard that she
made century run two weeks ago. while
he had 10 ride homo In an express wagon
after going thirty-three miles. "-Cleye-
land Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
His Time Was Precious.

Mrs. Bradish-I thought you were 60
Ing to spend the summer in your cottage,
out on the lake shore?
Mrs. Huntley-We did intend 10 do so,
but We've had to give it up.
Mrs. Bradish-Why, is it impossible for
your husband to attend TO business and
80 so far out every evening?
Mrs. Huntley-Oh, no. he could do it all
right: but our hired girls beau can't
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

Grand Annual Excursion from Richmond
to Dnnyille and Return via Southern
Railway July 3Ist and August I'd, 1897.
Fare for the Rouud-Trip. $500.
Train leaves Virginia-Street Depot at
100 p. VI. Saturday. July 3lst. returning
leave DanviIle Monday evening. 7 o'clock.
Two days trip and only one from bust
ness Don't forget this; our annual eX-
cursion gives more time and longer vis-
It TO your friends than heretofore and an
opportunity TO attend the revival meet
ings AZ the different churches on Sunday.
There will be a game OF baseball In Dan
VILE Monday evening between Richmond
and Danville teams. Special cars VIII De
provided for white people and good order
maintained.
WIN. HAWKINS and MCCORMICK,
Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

on next Sunday. August lst. special
excursion win leave Richmond from G..
* o., James River Division station at
$50 A. NJ. for Scottsvile and intermedi-
ate stations. Returning arrive Richmond
at $40 +. NJ Rates from Richmond TO
Irwin. 65c.; Pemberton. 81; Columbia. $40.
Scottsvflle ST. 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

A Cincinnati jury some time ago found
a prisoner charged with stealing $4,000
from an express company mot guilty"
He died the other day and while on his
death-bed made a full confession Of his
guilt. But. OF course the jury will now
insist that he was mistaken.-Chicago
Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

Mr.. Manly y. Ramos has charge OF the
piano. organ and music house or the
Manly p. Ramos Company at the old
stand, No. 1l9 east Broad street. il
would be well TO see him as the present
stock OF goods is being sold at remarkably
low prices 10 make room for the new
pianos arriving each day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
s5.oo-rxeur.ions TO the seashore-s5oo

on Fridays and Saturdays during July
and August. tickets will be sold for IL
A. NJ. and l2:45 Z. NJ. trains from Wash
ington for Atlantic city, Cape May,
ocean City, and Sea Isle city good to re-
turn TO the following Tuesday at rate Of
s.. Tickets 10 above points. with same
limit. will be sold for the S:i5 A. VI. train
from Richmond on Saturdays at rate Of
$3.50. Atlantic city tickets goods via Del
aware Bridge route.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

The Passenger Department OF the Sea-
board Air Line at Portsmouth, Va. has
issued a unique. attractive and useful
souvenir i'm the shape OF paper-weight
being a bale of cotton reduced 10 about
two by three inches. laying on truck
while an idle negro seated on the bale
enjoys hts watermelon.
Tnis attractive. as well rs useful article
can be obtained by sending p cents IN
stamps 10 n. j. Anderson. general passen-
ger agent. Portsmouth, Va, to cover cost
OF mailing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
G. A, Il. Encampment, Buffalo y. N'-Halt
Pate. a., Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the National Encampment Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic az But-
falo. August I'D, the Pennsylvania rail
road will sell round-trip tickets TO Bur
falo and return at rate OF single rare
Gll.2O from Washington, ID. 60 for the
round trip. Tickets Will be sold ana soou
eoine- August DIST 10 23d, good 10 return
not earlier than August oath nor later
than August 3lst.
suWed tllaug-j
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

Joseph Price, OF Baltimore. was III and
sent for a Polish sorceress who told him
not TO send for priest or doctor for nine
days and he would have no more trouble.
lie did it. NO more trouble either. Funer-
Al Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
Sailing Date Changed

beginning with to-day. the old Do
minion steamer Richmond which has
hitherto been sailing from here al II.
q or fridays for New York. will sail on
Thursdays. at the same hour.
This schedule will continue through the
month OF August, 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

The Official Board OF Seventh street
Christian church will hold their regular
monthly meeting this evening. Besides
the routine business a committee Will
probably be appointed 10 secure the SER
vices OF a pastor 10 succeed Rev. DR.. Hall.
who recently resigned. his resignation 10
take effect on October lst next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

The Washington Post says: THE only
objection TO Mr.. Hearst sending poets 10
the Klondike is that ne didn't send a suf-
ncient number of them" 1t is hardly pos
sible that the Post could re-Joyce if its
laureate were 10 90.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

It's now that the summer girl throws
Back her head in establishments pose
And she cries, What is this?
I've been robbed Of d kiss.
And it happened right under my nose.'
Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
Still Alarms.

The chemical engine went to the cor
ner OF Tenth and Marshall streets al
about o'clock YESTERDAY atteTnoon on
a. 80 a bov If EXCELSIOR IN the rear OF
Mr.. Vaughan's residence. The damage
WIS insignificant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

Gay & Lorraine Company have large
stock OF Anthracite. Clayton and Splint
Goals. Oak and Pine wood. Gayton Egg.
$3.50; Nut. 1915; Stove. N-dehVered.
Save cost Of 800 miles transportation; pa
tronize home laoor. All dealers sell Cay
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

A groom in Binghamton when asked
If he would take the girl at his side for
his wife, hesitaungly said, I'm willing.
but Id ruther have her sister" They
trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
I'll take of six inches more OF the skirt"
Chicago Post


Crawson-I suppose the JuDhee "u''
have been a wonderful sight
Ralson (who was there)-ies; l NV
saw pine board benches sell so high in
my llfe.-PhiladeIphi North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

S4OO-washington to Philadelphia and
Return-SI.OO-via Pennsylvani Rail
road.
on account OF the meet Of the League
~ American Whcelmen at Philadelphia
August Attn TO eth. tickets Will be SOFA
August 81 and 4th. good to return unth
August 9Th. at rate Of ST.. The Pennsyl-
vania railroad has been seleced as the
official route Of the Washington diVis-
ion.
jly25. 27.29,31,aug1,2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29
Willing 70 Please

This is too muchP' he exclaimed when
his wife appeared in her new bathing suit
for his inspection.
do you think so?" she asked. "Well,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

The seaside season must be a trine back
ward this year, as the mosquitoes have
been compelled to 50 foraglng into New
York city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

While the original Mckinley men in
Virginia were waiting around the table
specializing upon which delicacy they
would most enjoy. two original Reed men,
Brady and Agnew grabbed up a plum
apiece and made their escape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

II something is not done pretty quick the
Klondike show Will draw all the audience
from the Buckingham county entertain
ment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

GAY & Lorraine Company have larger
supply of Anthracite this season than
ever before. lowest prices and best coal
Also Clayton, Splint and steam Goals and
Wood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

Charlotte Smith is vigorously pressing
her scheme to make all bachelors marry,
but only very rigid enforcement Of the
law would reach Charlotto's case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

Wood long. sawed or split-sod by
Gay & Lorraine Company at lowest prices.
Also. Anthracite, Clayton. Splint and
Steam Goals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

they talk about taking 500 out Of a
mine in a day. just like it was a big thing.
when they take that much out Of a Ean S
pocket almost any dark night in 0icago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

McKinley's departure from Washington
will probably enable many good citizens
TO drop the thought of Office long enough
to 80 home and help get in the crops.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

While they are debating in Washington
about who shall succeed Major Moore as
chief OF Police, d crime of great horror
goes unreported for fifteen hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

Gayton comes twelve miles. You can
sayr the difference in cost by ordering
Gavton from your dealers. or OF
GAY & LORRAINE COMPANY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-29

A Chicago man who failed FOR 100000
kept his accounts In hts head" He ap-
pears to have had an unusually large
space for deficits.