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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

which. IN q parenthes.s. states the same
that Jesus referred lu this verse % His
death on the cross which was now not
far on This important event had been
typihed in the erection Of the pole upon
which the serpent Of brass was placed
for the children or Israel, bitten by the
fiery serpents % look, On order 20 De
ured.-Num. XXI. SO. in His interview
with NicOdcmus Christ referred % this
very incident in the history OF the Israeli
ites, and said. "And as Moses Afted up
the serpent I'm the wi derness, even so
must the son Of man be lifted up etc
John ill.,. II, etc.
Ia the 3lst verse Christ had Just said:
Nov is the Judgment OF this world.
now shall the prince Of this world be
cast out" "The prince OF this world" is
satan. and IN the sd verse lie follows
this statement by saying: And I (the
IS very emphatic). IL L be lifted up" etc.
That this means that all persons VIII
finally be- saved. whatever their faith.
their life, their practice may be. we do
not believe for the following reasons
We are told by Jesus Himself ia Luke
Kill, a, strive 10 enter IN at the strait
gate, for many / say unto yOu viii seek
10 enter IN. and shall not be able" And
in the final judgment scene. 50 graph
cally described In the 18th chapter Of
ST. Matthews Gospel, the Judge viii give
the good and the bad their eternal, IRE
versible awards. And these fthe wicked
shall go away into everlasting punish
ment: but the righteous unto life eternal"
This is doubtless what Jesus meant by
the statement CT the 32d verse The whole
world would be attracted % study, 70 look
up on the voluntary sufferer. who died
TO save the whole human race and that
they will all I'm many ways be benefited.
A great number would be saved by be-
nevng. and. as in the case OF the heather,
as Paul teaches, those who I've up 10
the natural law. which God has given all
nations would be saved. That the cross
has attracted tho whole OF mankind I'm
one way or another IS true. as history
abundantly teaches. We find that chro-
nology, by which we date time is based
upon the birth OF Jesus. In the history
Of mankind there are 90 be found even
among heather nations legends. customs.
traditions. which are remarkably alike
Christian teaching and practice. In lit-
erature. poetry. science. philosophy. the
doctrine OF the cross has played a con-
spicuous part. In wars. even; In revOiu-
tons, IN crusades and reformations, tho
cross has ever lifted its unerring light.
and even lnidels like Renan and Strauss
have been impressed with the potency
and spell that emanates from n. Men
Ike Napoleon Bonaparte have paid the
tribute OF admiration 20 the character
OF Jesus. and have been forced 20 ac-
knowledge the marvellous power and
efficacy OF us earthly kingdom. AS great
and wonderful as have been the triumphs
OF the Gospel. the world Is destined TO
behold IN tho future greater achievements
~ ~ Il r. PARHAA[
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
SOME SUNDAY SERTICts
h'tter' Very Active at the Young Mem.
Christian Association.

Matters VERY Active at the Young sto,,.
Christian Association.
Inc Kew. DR.. 4. y. Dunnawav who H.
occupying the pulpit OF the Lelgh-Sfraef
baptist church during the absence az
1T wright VIII address the mems meet
LIZ III tAe ASS, ciatlon Hall this evening
~ CLOCK. The meeting Will omen with
an ATTRACTIVE service Of song. and Il COR
dlal invitation is extended to an men
10 be present.
In the association parlor. at ; o'clock.
Mr.. j. T. stubbs. the Assistant Segro-
laiy' VIII conduct the boys meeting. The
attendance at this meeting has been
growing very rapidly Of late. and I'm ain
PROBABILITY the meeting will have TO be
tdneu 10 the nall. An important am
nouncement will be made TO- the bows
concerning the meetings OF the year
be al this meeting.
The sixth number OF the Star Course
VIII take place tomorrow night at Sis
o'clock. Mr.. Edward Z. Elliott, the I'm
personator. will appear IN Dollars and
Sense" The bcx-sheet al the Associa-
ton building indicates that a very large
audience will be present.
Mr.. Elllotts power OF Feature Imper-
sonation are unexcelied. and as an Inn
personator. It is to be doubted IL he has
a superior
The interest in the Physical Depart
ment. under the leadership OF Mr. r. II.
Merrill. Physical Director. IS rapidly on
the increase and the facilities fer work
are uneNceled I'm the Southland
The classes are filling up rapidly and
the Bowling Alleys have become more
popular. Some excellent records are be-
Ing made on the Alleys these days.
STATE CONVENTION.
Delegates from the Richmond Asso-
citation will attend the State Convention
during the week. A number OF the Board
OF Directors will probably attend besides
the Executive officers. and also some CT
the younger men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
THE SIBERIAN ROAD.

The building Of the Trans-Sberian rail-
ton throughout the civilized world. Five
thousand miles Of steel rails have already
been laid at the cost OF $50 900. 900 roubles.
and it is thought that by July l. 1904,
trains will be running from the shores of
tho north to those of the Japan sea. Next
year trains are TO be run over the ST.
berian road TO the Amoor river. thence
by fast steamer passengers and freights
are TO be taken TO Chaborowka, thence in
eighteen hours over the South Russian
section OF the Siberian road to Nladivos-
tok. making the distance from London
TO the most important harbor OF the
Japan sea seventeen ard one-half days.
II Is estimated that when the road is
repaired after the first few years and high
rates Of speed are attained. the entire
trip will be made in nine days and two
hours.
The traffic OF the road will necessarily
DO immense. as most passengers will pre-
Ter the overland route to the water route.
which requires from twenty-eight to thir-
iy-eight days for the Journey. 1t will also
be cheaper, too. as the entire ticket from
London TO Vlldivostok is 10 cost only
about sll9 for first class fare. a ticket
TO Japan via Brindisi and the Suez canal
costs ti2s. In 1895 2le.s3S passengers went
ria the Suez canal to China and Austria
Ia. Deducting the military. pilgrims. etc.
I is estimated that there were at least
1900 frst-class passengers who used this
'oute. As Tor frcights. tho goods going
ever tho road will naturally be those that
tan pay the biggest rates. such as furs.
fold. silver, platinum. and tea. Siberia
rich In minerals OF all kinds, and the
Ural mountains are giving out large
Quantities OF gold and silver.
The reader may think that this road is
90 far from home to be of any practical
,eneft TO the United States. But not so.
Il is believed that It Will open a market
br this country that viii be OF immense
benefit 10 our farmers and manufac-
nrers. TO develop this great Siberian
country will require such implements as
america is abundantly able TO supply.
We have tried TO show in a series OF
hticles In this column that what this
ountry needs most OF ali an open
narket. America is more than able 20
ompete with foreign countries IN their
mn territory. and can as easily
ompete with them IN the Great Russian
Umpire that is now being developed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Spring is the best time 20 get we'll
People need a spring medicine 10 purity
the blood and strengthen the nerves.
The best spring medicine the world BIAS
ever known is DR.. Greenes Nervura blood
and nerve remedy. IL is the people
great remedy, the sure cure on wnicl
the people know they can always depend
10 get back their lost health, the mcm-
cine which makes the sick well. and Keeps
the system I'm sound and perfect strength
and vigor. IL is the remedy above au
others TO take now, for thousands upon
thousands of people always use DC during
tho spring months 10 get their systems
I'm perfect condition. and pure blood.
strong nerves and robust and vigorous
health I'm an cases follow IT'S use.
Hon. G.. W. Wheeler, of Iraaburch. w..
widely known and highly honorod. who
has been Representative i'm the vermont
legislature Senator and for sixteen
years Treasurer Of lrasDurgh. pays the
highest tribute 10 the wonderful curative
powers Of Dr. Groenes Norvura Ne
says: 81 have been for about eight years
I'm condition which seemed 10 me 10 DE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
SHOckOL's INrnRrAINMENr
Miss Gin Had Painful Fail. bur Heroic.
ally Filled Her Engagement.

ally Filled Her Engagement.
Shockoe Council received very many
| compliments on the streets yesterday for
tho handsome entertainment given at the
y. NJ G A., on Thursday night, The
Dixie Chorus the Mock imitation and in
deed all the numbers on the excellent
programme were spoken we'll or On the
other hand the members OF Shockoe y ere
grauhed 1T the result Of their efforts
10 please and none the less pleased at
the magnificent audience and perfect de-
corum
Mr. Harry Kemp. the victim IN the
Mock Imitation was al his work on timo
the next morning. a little stin but not
seriously Inconvenience from the effects
OF his vigorous representations Of Ii Hung
Chang. Mr.. Kemp is "a CO.
Mr. w. II. Ryan who relieved the stage
manage, that this fInctionary might
don his costume for the initiation. per-
formed his duties in an excellent man.
ner.
Mss Maud Gil who so splendidly play
ed the accomplishments for the Dixie
Chorus, met with a severe fall before get
tins 10 the street car on her way 10 the
hall In some way she stumbled and fell
heavily, causing quite a shock and a
severe strain 10 one entire side. She mad
10 be- carried home, but after little
NA.4o SAo 0u.i4Slcllly ltcvfci'N ~ III
dertake the trip to ill her engagement.
which she did. Notwithstanding great pain
and which heroic act was much compli-
mented, and greatly appreciated by those
interested.
ON account of the rain which COM
menced pouring during the performance
the committee OF arrangements very
thoughfully ordered a number OF hacks
10 take the chorus misses 10 their homes
on Church Ill., which graceful act was
much appreciated Ii has been suggested
10 Miss Dixie. who got up the "Dixie
Chorus" that the chorus be permanently
organized and this idea Is now being
considered IL IL is decided TO DO 30. a
pleasing cantata viii be composed and
the entertairmrnt VIII be FOR religious
and charitable purposes. This idea has
been endorsed b. many and il It IS agreed
10 do this, there is no doubt IL VIII be =
popular move.
shockoe Council is a 60 and the sppll-
gallons still pour In. - .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
FATAL BLUNDERs.


We believe that these fatal bunder5
are responsible, in great measure, for
the depressed condition Of business in
this country:
The attempt to aid business by ies.sla-
ton.
The attempt TO restrict business by leg
islation.
out of the first come the tariff, the
free-silver agitation, the Populisiic clamor
for fiat money. for Government control of
railroads. and last. but not least the
soc.alstic demand that the Government
give work to the people.
out OF the second come the prohihitory
tax on State banks, and other laws too
numerous to mention I'm restraint Of trade
and the war on so-called trusts. which
is. i'm fact, a war on enterprise and wealth.
Ex-Nayor Hewitt. Of New York. made
some significant references TO these ques-
tions in a recent address in New York.
After saying that the struggle with pow
erty was as old as the race. he declared
that. ia spite Of the new industrial con-
diuons We are richer now than We were
in 1898. But some are not. and this const-
tutes the problem. Some think IL can be
solved by legislation" he continued. 1T
cannot. Natural laws work out the soiu-
ton IN the end, when the grievance be-
comes great enough. We are but hinder
ing where we think TO help sometimes.
! u,
corporations. ostensbly trying to find
legislative cure-all What 10 Is doing IS
to try TO find ont who makes some money
in business and TO prevent IL. n it can.
THAT is not going TO help, neither is maxi
ing work for the unemployed by NUM-
cipal effort. That VIII only attract
swarms from all over the country. The
more work you make the more viii come,
and the bigger your problem will grow.
As to asking private employers to do what
they can. believe me. they are straining
every nerve; never had capital q tenderer
conscience. The sacrifice made by it in
these last years TO tide those dependent
upon employment over their distress. |
believe TO be beyond all computation. 1
would not dare 10 mention figures. for
fear you would discredit them. l will
mention but single instance, That Of a
business concern with which 1 am con-
nected. not a very large one either, whose
accounts were made up within a day or
two, and its sacrifice Of capital during the
year to keep its works going. was slOl, OOo."
Ii Is a remarkable condition. Men cry
for more money. and yet they would enact
laws that tend to drive money out Of cir
culation.
Men say that we need more capital IN
this country and yet protest against the
enormous interest charges" which we are
paying TO England for borrowed money.
Men ciemor for more work, and yet
they would make war on great enterprises
that give employment 10 thousands. And
all OF them look TO the Government for
relief. The Government. they say. must
create money "a II such "a tn ng were
possible. ard conduct the business Affairs
OF the country, and put bread into the
mouths OF the people.
Can IL be that tfsse are descendants
from the men OF old who ned to this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
ADANGEROUs NEGRO
Sentenced TO Ten Years for the Murder OF a
Woman-Hoge Tyler the favorite.

Sentenced TO len ! ears TOT tue u hA'oi VI -
Woman-Hoge Tyler the favorite.
TAZEWELL, VA, Feb. z0.-special.-
County Court Is still in session, and one
of the murder cases has been disposed
or High Steele, the negro who murdered
Mary Wash some months asO. With =
shotgun, and who claims 10 be a iunatIc.
mas c0nfessed, and taken ten years in the
penltenuary. as per agreement with the
Commonwealth Attorney. Steele was
q dangerous negro, and the attorney for
the Commonwealth was fearful that the
plea Of insanity might prevail. as the
symptoms are very strong, hence the
reason FOR the compromise.
The case of the Commonwealth against
William Duncan, for assault, which re-
suited in hung jury at the last term
Of the court, was tried gain. nd resulted
IN another hung jury. lie has been bailed
out Of jail, and probably viii be tried
again at tho March term OF court.
Tho people Of this county and section
or the State. from what can be heard
are speaking fayorb.y OF j. Hoee Tv.er
as the probable candidate OF the Demo
cratic party for Governor for the next
term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
The Attractive Power Of the Cross.

Editor Of The Times:
Sir.-In The Times. dated February 18th
under the heading, An Explanation
wanted" there is an article from the
pen OF b. NJ. Parham, Esq, OF Richmond,
Va. "a knsman OF the writer OF this), In
which he requests light on the passage
OF Scripture frequently quoted. John xiii.
30. And If l be lifted up Will draw all
men unto Me-" which the writer OF the
article seems 70 think difficult OF solution,
unless IL means as the uniyersalists teach
that al mon will be saved. II Is at all
times O. pleasure 20 this writer 10 respond
70 courteous request, and especially
so when there may be probability OF
shedding light on any verse or doctrine
OF Gods blessed Word.
1t Is very evident from the preceding
verse. "A well "a fha onA that toiloUs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Tho Senate. that did not want entangl-
ing alliances in the shape Of a peace
treaty, now passes a resolution OF SYM
pathy with Greece. It's a cold day when
the 1ingoes cannot find loop hole for
their twaddle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
THE TlMES-R1CHMOND VA SUNDAY. FEBRUARY g. 1897.

country TO escape Government pater-
nalism in foreign lands7 Our forefathers
loved liberty and manly independence.
and these were the foundation Of our
Government. II is Il new race Of men
who look TO the Government rather than
TO their own strength for support
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

In the congress OF mothers Miss New
ton seems to be a long way ahead on
giving advice about raising children. sne
is at the head however, OF kindergarten
in Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Jones-What DO YOU think or such n
woman as AIRS. Havelock. who can't even
go TO church without carrying her little
docgies with her?
Brown think such woman IS mar
ried 90 the wrong man. that's all.-Cieve-
land Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

The Transvaal officials have decided
that Great Britain shall pay slo0OO0O for
moral and intellectual damage" occa-
stoned by the Jameson raid. The Beers
after all must be very sensitive people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

The determination TO shorten their
skirts in rainy weather. following upon
the adjustment OF the high hat IS the
best showing the women have made yet
for comfort and cleanliness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

That the cause Of State Banks is max
OK progress is perfectly certain. Men
IRE beginning TO see that tho idea OF seek
or TO make q large supply OF money by
nJecting into the money system a great
kusntity Of doubly valued silver dollars. Is
esSostarouA They are asking themselves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

it IS rather hard on Bayard 10 pre-
sent him on the eve OF the expiration OF
his service with a bust. Next they will
probably present him with a pass on
some steamer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Utah offers a statue Of Brigham Young
for the capitol building at Washington.
Tho appearance OF the Hobbies sometimes
suggests that Brigham could do some bus
mess there yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Virginia reports that the Southern cab
bage crop this year viii be enormous.
If Weyler stops tobacco exports from
Cuba, the American consumer may just
put that in his pipe and smoke it-Cnl-
cago Times-Hcrald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

There was a natural gas explosion In
the office OF the Chicago Chronicle. The
high gas pressure in some papers is
constant menace TO its safety.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Tho Chicago aldermen at 500 per coun-
ell meeting, are contending tor 5000 per
amnum. Simply desire to increase their
working capital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Corbett says he will win easily. unless
something interferes." and Fltzsimmons
is confident that he IS solng to be that
something
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Iobson-Ive seen a drop OF water run
an electric light plant. mills and
DObson-WAcre did you see drop Of
water do that?
IEobson-At Niagara Falls.-Commer-
cial Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

What in the name Of maternity IS Miss
Amalie Hofer doing as secretary OF the
mothers meeting in Washington?-Chi-
Cago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Chauncey could stand the ST. James
Court all right His dinners, like mod
ern prize-nghts. are largely matters OF
talk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
TIE DIFFERENCE.

The collapse OF the steel pool seems to
have given railroad building general
boom. Moral: Let's try and collapse
some more poOls.-Danville Register.
The Register seems to overlook the
important fact that the steel pool col
lapsed Of itself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
T0OPEN MINERALLANDS
COBWEBBING TENNESSEE AND VfR-
GINA WITH TELEPHONE LINES.
Mrs. Deckard VIII Plead self-Defence for
the Murder OF Her Husband-The
Trial In Abingdon.

BRISTOL. VA. Feb. 2O.-special.-Wil
liam McGovern. Il mineral expert. who
has charge OF the property of the Sheafer
heirs property. in Shady Valley d few
| miles east OF Bristol, will begin next
week to develop the Shady manganese
deposits. There IS a great quantity OF fine
undeyelOped manganese beds in that ter
ritory, and Mr. McGovern pronounces the
ore OF superior quality. The develop
ment of this property will. In all, probA-
bility lead to the early completion OF the
Abingdon ard Damascus railroad, which
has already been graded, and later 10
its extension into the heart OF the ore
and timber section OF Johnson county.
Tenn, IL this should fail, there Will be
strong inducemt nts for the Holston Val
ley railway. which is now Icing operated
between Bristol and the Holston river. to
be extended to the Shady mineral and
timber propcrties.
TELEPHONE EXTENSION.
Prior TO his election to Congress last
fan. Colonel w. Il. Brownlow. of the First
district OF Tennessee. was instrumental
in the Inauguration OF a plan TO con-
meet East Tennessee towns by teie-
phone system and that undertaking has
succeeded remarkably we'll At present
tho following towns. together with many
minor points. have telephone connection
with ono another: Bristol. Kingsport
Rogersville. Grceneyllie. Jonesboro, John
son, City, Fall Branch. Elizabethton, Er-
win. and Embreoville. The line is now
being extended TO Mountain city. Bristol
is connected with an these towns. also
with Gate city and Abingdon. Va. Tele-
phone connection will eventually be eX-
tended from Gate city - the Wise coun-
ty coal fields.
MRS. DECKARD'? TRIAL.
The case Of Mrs Deckard for the as
sassinatlon Of her husband near here re-
Gently. will come up for trial In the
County Court at Abingdon Monday the
22d instant. Her attorneys say that she
will make the plea Of self-defence, ana
that along this line evidence will be adj
duced, which was not brought out al
tho coronor's inquest.
Mrs. Deckard's attorneys are w =
Hamilton and John T.. Burson, OF Bristol |
both prominent as criminal lawyers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Coxey Is ono OF the few men who can
get tho unanimous endorsement OF his
party for any position he desires.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

The latest Gibson eirl' IS a decided
Improvement upon the artists earlier
achievements. She is now two weeks Old
Chicago Timcs-Hcrald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

Trenton has i3-year-old bearded
boy. The SEEDS OF Populism seems to be
springIng in New Jersey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21

The price of The Times Is two cents per
COPY and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits OF Richmond aud hanclies-
ter. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
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