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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

rho New york courts siscnd more 'N'h
s,oo o1o "a wear for expert evidence "'"
siye II 10 s. a day iurymen TO pass upon
pbi,adolphia landlord is sning To- gee
.o,or rent for an office which was oli"
"a ont recently. lie claims that hs
,enant is responsible for the rent uni'.
,h, er,iration Of the lease. under an OLD
Pennsylvania law.
,rbe singular punishment for bigamy in
tfuroarv is TO compel the man 10 i've
with both wives i'm one house
one woman In Honolulu processes 10
te ono hundred and tweuty-.olr years
old. She IS a native. and says sAe
members events that occurred j., years
ago
The Forth Bridge ia Scotland. is con-
stantly being repantcd. So vast is tne
structure that il takes fifty tons OF pant
10 give II one coat. and the area deAit
with is something Ike 10 acres.
Heavy rains have induced large mum
bers OF placer miners 10 80 out 20 tne
gulches in the hill country OF Arizona.
and one man in eight days near Pres
colt got $50 worth OF placer gold
Sir T.. Vincent in his report esd-
mates the Turkish revenue. after de-
Quoting payments for the debt aud for
some tributes not received. az yl7.0 900.
and the expenditure az S5.oO0OJO more.
Paris has had ifs first genuine auto
mobile accident. the twenty-hve-Atre oil
tank OF one OF these carriages having
caught fire and blown UP on the BOule-
ward Uaussmann. near the Grand Opera
one evening recently. no one was hurt
A new and very useful French coin
IS soon 10 make its appearance. IL viii
be Of nickel. and correspond TO our five
cent piece. its value being % confines
At present there is no French coin be-
tween half frame and a 10 cenume. or
penny, piece.
The aggre gate amount OF money given
By private individuals 10 American edu-
cati0nal and religious institutions. 10
charities. libraries. hospitals. museums.
etc, during 1896. as coilatel by the ChI-
cage Tribune. was $33.G70l20. This shows
n gain of $1,000 900 over 1865 ans 81. O00.O0D
over 1894. It Is "A wonderful, towing. ana IT,
only tells a small part Of The whole story
OF the giving Of the year. for It takes
no account OK gifts less than $1,000. COLI
leges received one-half on the whole Sum.
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HOW 10 uIIH The POOR.

The Rev. DR.. Rainsford, rector OF St.
Georges church. New York. has created
a futter among the -Four Hundred by
advising his fashionable flock not 10
attend a certain ball and other costly en-
tertainments this winter, but TO set their
faces against all such extravagances.
mo longer ago." he said. than No
vember Sd, six million people expressed
their conviction that existing social con
ditions in this country were unsatisfac-
tory. Never were the lines between the
two classes-those who have wealth and
those who envy them-more distinctly
drawn. Affairs like this Bradley Martin
dress ball furnish texts for homilies on
the heartless extravaganza Of the wealthy
in the face of poverty and destitution."
We do not question the sincerity Of
Or. Rainsfords motives. lie is doubt
less much concerned about the poor, but
has 1t occurred to him that If his advice
be followed, he may do the poor more
harm than good? Leaving out the
question of aims, there is but one way
for the rich TO help the poor. and that
is by spending their money. The more
freely they spend 1t. the more will the
poor be benefited. A correspondent Of
the Sun raises this question on DR.. Rains
ford. and declares that II ban costing
$4,000 were given in New York every
night during the winter. 1t would put in
circulation about s2OOO,oOO. which would
otherwise be locked up. and not dollar
reach the poor
one OF the principal reasons for the
present hard times is that those who
have money have ceased to spend 1t and
invest it as they were accustomed 10 90
before confidence in the financial in
tegrity OF our Government was impaired
We by no means encourage extrava-
gance, but we now hope that those who
have the means to spend Will continue
to do as usual IN good times. and that
will effectively help to make times good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

grated upon our original institutions
that whenever a threatened injury. IL
one which cannot be compensated In dam
ages by the verdict of jury. then
court OF equity Will enJoin the perpetra-
ton OF H. This principle is now JUST as
much one OF our institutional principles
as the other, that offenders are to be
tried by juries, and 1t Is imbedded In the
Constitution OF the United states in the
provision Of that instrument that the lu-
dicial power OF the United States shali
extend to all caseSIn law and I'm EQUITY
arising under the Constitution.
Now the right TO punish for contempt
Of court for violating an injunction is the
very life OF equity jurisdiction. The H.
Junction is waste paper unless obedience
TO It can be compelled. The case then
IS this: Civilization and progress impera-
lively require that the courts shall be
authorized 70 administer preventive JUS
tice. and preventive justice cannot exist
without power Of compelling obedience to
lawful orders by summary punishments'
and this preventive justice is provided
for in the Constitution Of the United
States.
But all this Altgeld ignored. His con-
tenton amounted to a plea that the only
redress Of the Chicago railroads was &C
tons for damages against the rioters to
be tried by the rioters themselves, which
would have been about as effective as a
suit against a flock Of birds.
1t is plain then that Altgeld made his
plea in the name Of the law itself. but
that II lie had succeeded, his success
would have been the end Of all law. New
ertheless Altgeld IS the true leader or
the new revolution, and. II It carries the
country, he will do with Bryan and the
rest Of them, as Robespiere and Marat
did with the Girondists.
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jet referred to above. the question OF
developing the manufacturing interests
Of Richmond. There are few men IA
this community who are 50 well equipped
Tor d thorough and practical presenta-
ton OF this subject as is Colonel Ander-
son. lie is at the head or one of the
largest manufacturing Industries in the
South. being president OF the Tredegar
Iron-Works and is thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the manufacturing industries OF
Richmond and vicinity. - We'll as the
possibilities. and how they may be de-
yeloped. lie is fine speaker. "a careful
observer, and a profound thinker, and
will be listened 10 carefully by every
one present.
Mr.. X. w. Powers, who is one Of the
officers OF the Chamber ca Commerce, Is
one Of the speakers appointed for this
occasion. He Will ne IS tis CONNER
cial interests Of Rich no I'd. Mr.. Powers
is a partner in the large aid hvurishln.
wholesale drug establishment or the
Powers Taylor Drug Company. He Is one
OF Richmond's most influential business
men, and is deeply interested in the COM
mercial prosperity of the city. II was
through Mr.. Powers influence, and his
pointed and humorous speech. that the
American Druggists Association AZ thai.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

last annual meeting decided 20 hold their
next annual gathering In Richmond.
CITY'S NEED FOR REFORM.
The third speaker upon the occasion
will be Hon. Beverly b. Munford. one
OF the most prominent members OF inc
Richmond bar. Mr.. Munford Is one OF
the most impressive and finished speak
ers in the State. He has filled political
positions OF responsibility and dignity
having been the chairman OF the Finan-i
Committee Of the Jirginla House OK Dele
gates. and also one OF the Democratic
leaders i'm the Legislature. as wen as III
the affairs of the party in the state. He
has for years been one OF tho most Wig
orous and effective campaign speakers
in the State. and has long been rccog
nized as a valuable and faithful worker
for the Democratic cause in Virginia.
Mr.. Munford has a pleasant delivery.
and always commands the closest atten-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

ton from his hearers. lie VIII 49, e'.,,-'
the important subject OF our mu .r.l..,.
rvs and the necessity for re'rencn-
neot and reform. IN its connection WIN
the growth and prosperity OF the S'' ". D.
Tbere are Few subjects which would e'
81 more interest to the citizens OF N. ,,
,no1d ,ban that 70 be discussed oy Mf-
nt,nford Al this time when the dnes-
,,on - retrenchment and reform is asi-
lin tho CITY Council. as well as tne
r ,.'l.,9 business men Of h.ehmonl'
Mr. Munford's speech VIII excite pe'",
lar interest. ond viii be looked forward ara
10 bv those who expect 10 attend 'ne
meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

Editor OF TIE Times.
slr.-In your issue q this morning
Mr.. Royal states that L was mistaken IN
my effort to correct what 1 sur posed TO
be an erroneous impression made by hiu
when before the Committee On Banking
ard Currency.
Mr. Royals great analytical mind may
have discovered distinction between
our views as expressed before the COM
mittee. In regard TO State tank currency.
but such distinction cannot be discerned
by the ordinary mind OK busiress man.
and II Mr.. Royal viii turn his mental
lens again upon what | said shout Sta,c
bank currency. I think he viii see thar
he has called the attention OF the public
to n distinction without difference.
In reply to the first question by Mr..
Johnson, Of Indiana. 1 said that State
bank money should be as good as any
money, but being unknown IN other
States, would not be received by banks
there. Just as United States money IL
not received IN foreign countries. Then
10 AIr. Johnson question as 10 Mr.. Roy
alrs statement that IL was impossible 70
keep the money ip circulation at home
unless II was at a discount elsewhere. 1
stated that ] was sure Mr.. Royal did not
mean 10 advocate the issue or currency
that wOuli not De- ass good as any other
currency. Now n Mr. RoyalIs letter
of to-day. he states. Il don't believe any
man, woman or child ever lost dollar
before the war by a Virginia bank note"
and again, what is shat 1 ask, simply
that corporations promise 70 deliver gold
on demand" There. / ask why would
not the currency be as good as any 9TH
CT currency IN the United StatosF AS 10
its being at discount in other States
that | had admitted.
1 agree entirely with Mr. Royal In his
preferences for State bank currency a1d
j am glad that Doe has had the opportun-
lily TO put tn another Of his slcdse-ham-
mer licks against the ten lO) per cent.
tax on State bank currency but l do
not believe that We can expect It's repeal
now. and I think il best TO direct our
efforts TO the next best thing In the
way Of amendments to the present ma
tional bank act.
r. A. LANCASTER.
Richmond, Va, Jan %, 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
THE SOUTH AND THE WEST.

u
One of the most hopeful signs in the
South Is the tide Of immigration that has
set in in this direction.
In days past, the West was the favor
ed section, because lands were cheap, and
were naturally more fertile than those of
the South. and there is always an attrac-
ton for settlers in q new country. But
apart from this, the railroads Of the
West ali hand their agents in New York
and abroad and the consequence was
that the immigrants heard all sorts Of
glowing stories about the West and lit
tie or nothing about the South.
1t IS different now. The Southern roads
are exerting themselves in behalf Of this
section. and then again the immigrants
have been to the West and tried it. They
have discovered for themselves that
while the lands are rich and cheap they
are long way from the seaboard. and
that the climate is abominable with
drought in summer and billiards. in win
ter.
They have also discovered that there
IS a Sunny Land. not so far, far away
where lands are also cheap and suscep-
tible to the highest state OF improve
ment That these lands are adapted TO
all sorts of crops and within easy reach
Of market. That the climate IS salubrious
and healthy and that the live stock need
not be anchored to keep them from blow
ing away overnight.
The South IS also Offering rich mineral
lands at low prices and her iron trade and
her cotton Industries are booming.
As a result. immigrants from Europe
are settling in large numbers in the
South. and many OF those who have al
ready settled in the West are removing
to the more genial climate.
Mr. NJ. V. Richards, immigration agent
of the Southern Railway Company, re-
ports that his efforts al colonizng have
met with great success. lie says that
some of the very best citizens OF the
Northern and Western States are coming
in all the time. He is especially graft
fed ut the movement OF colonies OF the
thrifty peasantry from Southern and Mid
die Europe. The Waldensians. who set
tied in North Carolina two years ago.
have done splendidly. They had TO be
helped the first year. but now they are
on their feet and enthusiastic over their
prospects. small colony OF Belgians
has just been located near the Walden
slams, and The newcomers are encouraged
by what they see among the Waldensians.
The Begians have money and are able to
take care Of themselves and are sure to
make money.
lie has located several colonies IN
Georgia. all of which are doing well. and.
ne adds, tnat the northern people are
turning this way. instead Of going to the
West.
This is encouraging. and shows that
the South is growing. 1t shows, more
over. that the South's interests are with
the North and East, rather than with the
West. 1t is 10 be hoped. therefore. that
the South will. in the future, stand by
its established principles, and not be led
off again into so-called alliances with the
West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

lie bent 10 take ner ankle and
Remove her l0osenel shoe.
There was u sound Of breaking bones,
And something skyWard hew.
Kind reader. he was called a man,
But was indeed u f00l
For she that had the ankle was
A meek and lowly mulel
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

opp $4,000 coo. and the charities came mex"
receiving S.UC0NUl0
william Tel sm0s birds for Ht'n+
now in Berlin. lanneh1el7ei Us
Goethe "a barber Kant keeps am eHip'',
neut bureau. and Richard L'e" e"'l'
occur de Iion. IS "a CHEMIST
$1,000 Schuizes So says me bt'""
rectory There is also b lsoia'd "". 49,
soap. Capet who WANes l"0'-s "
$40 The Insurance business 80
shoes horses, Mai.A7 WORKS ."
Nalerius makes dols' No.'e'-' p.
ana IneFeitcs Augustus " P.'.''''
Prince Gutsn has expressed h.mse.f
fn rrIrf AS greatly pleased Witl inc mNIL-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

When Judge a. ". Jackson was Judge
OF the Thirteenth Judicial District OF
Kansas. he held In a case pending before
him in Greenwood county that jackpot
IS a good English word. made so by usage.
and. therefore. 10 should not be written
with in quotation marks lie also held
that II is one WORD. not two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

Senator Tillman says he wants Author
OF the dispensary law engraved on his
Tombstone. The grateful people Of South
Carolina should see that this is done
without any possible delay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

The man who attempts TO an a first
husbands shoes has 10 bee more angelic
than mortal II he hopes TO attain amy
success. And IL doesn't matter much
what kind OF a man the first husband
was, o.ther.-Commesclal Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

a German scientist says that "the very
best thing anyone can do is TO eat APP
pies" II We remember correctly the late
Mr.. Adam adopted that platform, and
see where he Auded.-Chicago Times
Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

A poem IS going the rounds, credited to
John J. ingalls,. entitled Opportunity.
This represents all that the irridescent
statesmen has ever needed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

a Missouri negro has been sentenced to
prison for lo2 years. bat probably in the
generations to come some kind-hearted
judge Will take that extra two years or.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
OFFICIAL RECORDS THE WAR

Beyond doubt. the most complete and
impartial record OF any war approach
ing the magnitude OF that between the
States OF the American Union. is the
publication Of the official reports. under
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

At an Ohio factory the other day H.
923 40 matches were made. That's right
good. considering leap year has passed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

Filming women for wearing high hats is
likely to make them come thai much
higher 10 their husbands.
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Richmond. Va. Jan. %, 1891.

The annual report OF the Indiana state
Natural Gas Inspector shows that after
a development OF ten years the aggre-
gate daily production from 900 wells Is
4oo0o00.o0O feet. The longevity OF the
valued product has disproved the
predictions of those who expected an
early collapse Of the field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Compromised.

\ ST. Louis man sold his childr FOR So.
This must make the rest OF the family
feel pretty cheap Philae1,phla North
American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Dron Her Line.

Miss Mary Herring has just launched
new paper in Sargent, y. -. Here's
good catch for some J0unalst.-Chicago
Tmes-llerdld.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

While John L. Sullivan's throat = under
treatment. the poor fellow may be com
PEELED 10 use a funnel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

The price of The Times Is two cents per
.onv and ten cents per week, delivered
within the limits OF Richmond ana nahcheS-
Ter. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

COLONEL ARCHER ANDERSON
ne the time of the first meeting during
this season. They wish 10 have 1t I'M
derstood that the doors arc open 10 ken
mond citizens generally, and the meeting
will not be limited to members OF the
Chamber. Every citizen OF Richmond
who is anxious 10 advance the progress
and prosperity of the city is cordially
invited 10 attend. and be Will be well
come.
IMPORTANT SUBJECT
The general subject Tor discussion Is
one of great Importance. and will doubt
less appeal TO the interest OF all VINO
attend. what measures can be adopted
by the community in lsJi 10 best promote
its prosperity2' This general subject
viii be- divided into several headings.
each of which Will be discussed by n
weu-knowu speaker. 10 Us expected THAI
while the speeches will be complete dis
cussious 'of the theme. there Will be no
objection 10 any one present asking ques-
tions about anything he may wish TO have
explained more fully. and the speakers
will be glad to give any additional in
formation that they can. Mr.. 5. IL.
Havyes. president of the Chamber OF
Commerce. will preside over the meeting
and introduce the speakers. As yet 1t
has not been determined whether there
Will be an informal discussion Of the
several divisions Of the subject after the
three regularly appointed speakers have
concluded.
AN ABLE TRIO.
Those who will address the meeting
are recognized to be three Of Richmond s
most substantial and publlc-spirited citi-
zens. Colonel Archer Anderson will dis
cuss. under the head Of the general sub
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
CORRESPONDENTS.

WE DESIRE TO CALL THE =; A T ~ ~.
PoiJTICAL NEWS AND OTHER COM M
MGNicATIoNs. TO 3, TIE gid xI INIT E iR
NnMES no Such REPORTS, AS IL IL, 10
THE RULE or THIS PAPER MOI t ~,
PIiBLISH ANY ARTICLE TIE ~ IA Il
OF WIG SIC AUTHOR is UNhNONN.
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TIMES BUILDING.
TENTH AND BANK STREE -

MANCHESTER BUREAU. III HULL
STREET.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-01

KiSi i iZ iEJ 81 " 81 III ~ e; 5s 81 isi
At recent meeting of the trustees of the
Y. NJ. C. A. a committee Of three consist
ing of A. II. Merrill, John NJ. Westerfeld
and F.. A. Cressy, was appointed to inquire
into the feasibility of erecting Y. NJ. c. A.
building in this city. For the quarters now
occupied by the association rent OF $50 a
month is paid, which amounts to 5000 a
year 1t is thought that the sum now paid
out in rent would pay the interest on the
amount OF money it would be necessary TO
borrow to erect the building. The intention
of those interested is to solicit subscrip-
tions from the packing houses stock yards
company and business firms for the purchase
of a lot. With the purchase price of the
lot once secured it is the opinon Of those
interested that money to put up the block
could be borrowed for per cent in
terest. f. w. Ober, editor of the Y. NJ. c.
A.. paper in Chicago. and formerly secre-
tary OF the association in Omaha, will be
here some time during January to solicit
subscriptions and push the project along
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-01
RECORD OF THE DEAD YEAR
Council Bluffs Has Made Some Progress
Despite Depression,
FIGURES SHOW A HEALTHY BUSINESS
Considerable Real Estate Sold. Some
nuiIdinE Done and No Mig Fail
ures Set Down Against
the City.

While Council Bluffs citizens have no
particular reason to rejoice, there is little
occasion for sorrow over the record made
during 1896. While there has been no great
amount Of public Improvements made yet,
the final result OF the years work shows
that the city has more than held its own.
Estimates by city officials and. reports and
estimates OF real estate men indicate con-
siderable gain in population during the year.
There are fewer vacant stores and dwell
ing houses in all parts of the city than
there were a year ago. r. G. Dun's report
shows that there has not been a failure Of
any consequence in the city during the year.
Public improvements have been of some
extent and Importance. The city has en-
pended over 100000 on street improve
ments which includes the repaving and sew
ering OF South First street and Pearl street
and connecting avenues.
The real estate transfers for the year
make fairly creditabe showing, only fall
ing slightly short of $4000,000, which ap-
proaches the record of previous years. A
transcript of the record in the county re-
corder's Office shows the number of transfers
and the financial consideration for each
month In the year to be the December re-
port closing at noon yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-01
Receipts of Live stock.

The receipts of live stock at the yards for
the calendar year ending last night were as
follows: Cattle, 5S6,57O hogs, 1,216,2SOi
sheep, 35S,OO5 An Increase as compared
with 1895 of 467 cattle, 29,i54 hogs and 1853 :
1876 shaep. At the close Of the Stock Yards
companys fiscal year, November 80, the cat
tie receipts showed a decrease from 1895 of
1,707 head. The receipts for December
were heavy enough to wipe out the decrease
fer the calendar year and show a slight in
crease, which is very gratifying to those in
terested in the volume of1business done at
this point.
The hog receipts for the year are the best
for any year since 1892. while the cattle re-
ceipts are as good as 1894. Last month was
the best month for shsep receipts since the
yards were established At the present time
about % per cent of the hogs arriving here
come from Iowa. The demand for feeder cat
tie continues good in fact, it was never bet
ter, and 1897 is looked forward to as pros
porous year. Taking the month of December
the receipts show the following increases
over the same month in 1895: Cattle 16, 6,065
hogs, IS, 1882; sheep, 24,673.