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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Interesting Facts About Kichmonds
Citizens aud other Matters.

Mr.. J. W. Southwark is slowly I'M
proving At his tome in Henrioo.
state Senator $. II. Letcher, Of Rock
bridge, Is at Murphy's Hotel
Mr.. George w. Hnl will leave this
morning for the White sulphur Springs.
Miss Bessie EthenGge. Of Norfolk Is
Ihe guest OF Mrs. j. c. Arthur OF nortb
Sixth street
Mr.. c. A. Boyce. who has been spend
ing several weeks I'm Nelson county, mas
returned to Richmond.
There will be a meeting OF the Board
Of Managers Of the Richmond Lyceum
at the Jefferson on Tuesday evening next
at s:i5 O'Clock.
Miss Elite T. Benson. Of Charlottesville
IS visiting her aunt. Mrs. NJ. II. Benson
No. Il south Third street.
Rev. VI. Ashley Jones preached spe-
cfal sermon at Venerable street church,
Sunday night which was appreciated by
the large congregation present.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
will be held at the Museum on Wednes-
day. June 2oth. at II o'clock A. NJ
Hon. Edward J. Spady, Of Northamp-
ton. counsel for the New York. Philadel-
phia and Norfolk Railroad Compan. is
az the Jefferson. He will appear before
the Board OF Public Works to-day with
reference to the assessment Of ;he no
peties of his company for taxation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Mr.. BAILEY'S RESOLUTIONS.
The Democratic Caucus Adjourned
Till December without Action.

WASHINGTON. June 27.-The post
poned meeting Of the Democratic caucus
adjourned 10 December tonight without
disposing OF the resolution introduced by.
Mr.. Bailey, and amended BY Mr.. McRae'
Of Arkansas. proposing to make future
action Of Democratic caucuses bihdlnS
upon all participants. The resolutions
were perfected last Monday night, but
after debate vote was deferred until
tonight. When the caucus met TINS
evening Mr. Richardson. havins gone 10
Tennessee, Mr.. Mcclure. Of California,
presided.
A vote upon the resolutions was taken
and resulted A. for and against them
Mr.. Lewis, OF Washington, made the
point Of no quorum, which the result sus-
tained.
II Is manifest that no quorum VIII De
present. and on motion OF Mr.. Bailey
adjournment was taken 10 the first Satur-
dav after the first Monday in December
when. under the continuing order Tor the
previous question. n vote VIII Dc taken
upon the resolutions.
They declare that all participants IN
Democratic caucuses snail be bound py
their action except when the action Is
contrary 10 the members or opposed 10
the action of members district con-
vention or 20 hts personal pledges
The opposition 20 the resolutions either
remained away from t0-nights caucus
Tor. being present, did not vote. bach
side claims it will ultimately win.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
CARPET STOLEN.
Two Hundred Dollars Worth Taken by
Thieves.

Negroes made a raid on the shed or the
CLYDE Line of steamers yesterday morn
ing. and as "A consequence a good deal ot
valuable carpet is missing.
Just after L o'clock Policemen
Goodman and Brown saw several
negroes rolling large bundles across the
street from the clyde Line Wharf. The
policemen were some distance away ana
before they reached the spot the men had
disappeared. at, -
The Officers gave chase and finally To-
Gated the bundles which contained car.
nets. on "A lot at the corner Of Ash ana
Poplar streets. but the thieves had dis
Sergeant John r. Hall got on The trall
early yesterday morning, and soon arrest
ed Berry Christian. cOlOred, who rents
three rooms I'm the house at the corner
of Popular and ASH Streets.
The police are not inclined 70 believe
that Christian had anything to do with
the robbery, although he works Tor the
CLYDE Line people. and helped 10 lock
the door OF the shed I'm which the car
pet was stored. There are other parties
wanted who will probably be under ar
rest very shortly.
All the rolls OF Garnet have been re-
covered except four. They are valued
m 5000. and were being unloaded from
ono OF the Clyde Line steamers. 10 -
transferred 20 the Chesapeake ana ONO
road
which the rolls were found. Is rented by
Thomas Bullock. member or tho COLOR
ed military.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
At Broad Street Park.

Last night was an ideal vaudeville night
and the pavilion at BrOad-Street Park
was well filled and there were many
pleasant remarks about the entertaining
bin at the resort. Ali thoughts OF the
high temperation were forgotten while
witnessing the acts OF the vaudeville az.
gregation upon the stage.
GLADYS St. John was not the first upoh
the programme. but she was first In tho
favor OF the crowd. Her songs are not
saucey ones. but OF a very catchy sort.
A volIev Of applause and encores brought
her 10 the footliltts twice after she had
done her allotted turns.
sam J. Adams remained over from last
week iust 70 keep the audience laughing.
and he did II well, for he is doing the
'1egit" this week in a dress suit. Petits
Grace a wee bit OF a soubrette. fascinat-
ed Young and old alike with her quaint
manner OF singing and dancing. and Far
rel and Stark with their bicycle make q
twenty minute whirlwind OF comedy aug
mented BY some remarkable tricks.
Arnesen proved 20 be sensational
eouilibrist who hurls defiance at the
laws OF gravitatiOn in many attitudes.
Campbell and Beard complete the list of
artists. The act they are seen In Is brill
liant with humorous sallies, and flied
with bits Of music played upon unique
instruments.
There will not be any change n ths
programme during the week except for
new songs introduced by the singers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
GRIDLEY'S BODY CREMATED.
His Ashes are in Hongkong Awaiting
Wishes Of Relatives.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 26-It was
thought the steamer Copuc, from Hong
Kong and Yokohama, via Honolulu,
would bring over the body OF Captain
Charles " Gridley. the commander OF
the Olympia, who died shortly after the
battle of Manila Bay but 1t was learned
from the officers OF the Coptic that the re-
mains had been cremated In Hong Kong.
The ceremony took place on May 7th and
was marked by impressive scenes. The
ashes were deposited IN the Hong Kong
English cemetery TO await the wishes
of the relatives.
The Coptic saw nothing on the voyage
of the first transports feet or the war
ship Charleston or Monterey. but sighted
shortly after leaving Honolulu the Sec
ond fleet bound for Manila with troops.
The Coptic was too far away from the
ships 20 signal them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
LOW WEEKEND RATES TO CHASE
CITY, VA.

In addition to the low week-ending
rates already announced by the Southern
Railway from Richmond TO West Point
and TO Keysyille, Va, and intermediate
stations, the Southern Railway announces
that commencing Saturday, June 18th,
and each succeeding Saturday until Sep
TENDER a. 1895. II will sell tickets from
Rlchmond Va. 10 Chase City, Va, and
return at rate of one fare for the round
trip. SOS, good returning the following
Monday.
This low rate offers a splendid oppor-
tunity for those whose families are sum-
mering at Chase city, to visit them each
week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Fire commissioners

The Board OF Fire Commissioners met
IN regular session last night in tho board
room. President John II. Frischkorn pre-
siding, and all the members Of the board
present
The evening was spent for the most
part in the transaction Of routine busi-
ness. There was considerable discussion
in regard TO the granting Of frame build
ing permits. which next Saturday passes
under the direction OF the board and the
Chief of the Fire Department.
They also talked over the purchase OF
the lot upon which It is proposed to erect
a new building for the Brook-Avenue en-
gine company. \ great number OF
speeches were made, but no decided acton
was taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
EXTENSION OF SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY TRAINS Nos. II AND fS,
KEYSVILLE ACCOMMODATIONS,
To CHASE, CITY. VA.

Commencing June 27th. Southern Rail-
way trains Nos. Il and IS. heretofore ope-
rated between Richmond and Keysville,
will be extended and operated between
Richmond and Chase city, Va, on the
following schedule: Leave Richmond
p. NJ; arrive Keysville S:45 p. NJ; arrive
chase City $40 =. NJ. Returning leave
Chase City 5:24 A. NJ; Keysville A. NJ.
arriving Richmond $40 a NJ. daily except
Sunday. .-
The extension OF this train, together
with the - GUNNER rate TO Chase city
and return, win anduce many TO Visit
this popular resort. In addition 70 the
regular summer excursion tickets issued
10 Chase City. the Southern VIII sen uck-
cts an SATURDAY OF each week. returning
following Monday, Richmond to chase CITY
at rate of one fare for the round trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
FOURTH OF JULY RATES VIA
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAIL-

Excursion tickets will be sold TO all
Mountain and Seashore Resorts, reached
VIA the Norfolk and Western Railway, AT
ONE AND ONE-THIRD FARE FOR
THE ROUND TRIP. Special reduced
rates 10 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA BEACH
AND LYNCHBURG.
Tickets on sale July End, 3rd. and tth.
good to return until July 7th. 1898. For
fun information apply to. the Richmond
transfer Company. 900 f. Main St. B.
c. Carter Ticket Agent, Byrd 81. (Union)
Depot or at Company's office. corner
9th and Main streets.
r. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

II is certainly gratifying TO the public
10 know of one concern In the land who
needy and suffering. The proprie,ors OF
mr. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion. Coughs and Colds, have given away
over ten million trial bottles OF this great
medicine; and have Il 3 satisfaction OF
Lrovina n has absoltt ely cured thou-
sands az hopeless cases. Asthma. Hrcn-
chltis, Hoarseness and all diseases OF the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are curet BY
Il. Cali on Owens q Minor Drug Com.
pany. druggist. and get a trial bottle
free. Regular size. 50. and g. Evsry
bottle guaranteed. or price refunded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

penses OF Private Gordon OF the company.
who died Of meningitis, and whom the
boys wants to give a more costly funera,
permit
1ne boys tied a rope around Onman ana
dragged him up and down the moat. HIS
yells brought Captain Fisher, who haul-
ed him out half drowned. The guilty
parties are unknown
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Georgia il Patriotic.

ATLANTA, GA. June Ex-Governor At
klnson to-day issued a proclamation cali
ing upon the people Of Georgia 10 OBJ
serve gle Fourth Of July. The Cover
nor. who shows his patriotism by wear
ing cravat displaying the Stars and
stripes. urges the people TO decorate
their homes and places of business and
10 make a holiday Of the anniversary.
This afternoon is the first time since
the war that a proclamation of this
character has been issued in any South
ern State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Disastrous Fire i'm Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG. June IA disas-
trous fire at Riasan, capitSi OF the gov
eminent OF that name, situated ITO miles
by rail. southeast OF Moscow. Much oc
the town. which mas a population Of over
20 0o0. has been destroyed, and the loss
a estimated at several million roubes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
TANNEHILL SHUT
CHAMPIONS OUT.
He Pitched a Mastery Game and Only
One Man Reached Third,
THREE IN FOUR FOR SENATORS,
Nv Timely Hitting They Down the
Reds Again-The Orphans Hit
Stein Hard aud Kept Brooklyn
Hits Well Scattered.
Yesterdays Scores

Pittsburg. 2: Boston. 0.
Baltimore. l6: St. Louis, 4.
Chicago. g: Brooklyn, 4.
Washington. 9: Cincinnati, 2
Louisville Philadelphia (nrst game)
stponed-Rain.
New York-Cleveland game postponed
Rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
A Soldier Ducked.

NORFOLK, VA. June q. Special
Private Offmsn. Of Company c, First
Maryland Infantry, commanded BY the
son Of Governor Lowndes. was ducked
last night In the moat of Fort Monroe by
indignant comrades because he refused to
contribute fifty cents to the funeral exN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
READING, u; HARTFORD, 0.
Fcrtsch Hit Only Once in Six Innings.
Rocky Fielding Game.

READING. PA, June H-SpeciaL-
The locals defeated the Hartford CLUB
to-day. Tho visitors were unable to hit
Fertsch only one hit being made of
his delivery in six innings. Leftnelder
Betts. an old twirler. was then put In the
BOY and proved very effective. The Wis
tor, put up rocky fielding game. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
NORFOLK.

s,,roroorv. Two base hItS-GeOrge, BtT-
ver Fox. Sacrifice hits-Scheffier, Berger
?. Kain. stolen bases-Cassidy. KAN.
I,eft on bases-Newark, .; Norfolk "
struck out-Norfolk. 3. Douoe plays
Moss. Cassidy and Calhoun. ?. First base
on errors-Newark. 2; Norfolk a. First
base on balls-of Jordan. q of Pfanmi-
Ter .. hit by pitched ball-Meaney Har-
destv. wild pitch-Pfanmiller. 2 Passed
ball-Fox. Umpire-Tom Burns Time
1.In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
PrCKLEN,s ARNICA sALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands. chllolains.
corns, and all skin eruptions and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required.
II "a guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price rs cents
per box. For sale BY Owens & Minor
Drug Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
LANCASTER, 3; ALLENTOWN, 2,
A Big Battle Between Pitchers with
CIausen on Ton

LANCASTER, PA. June 27.-Clausen
and Kesner had a battle royal in to-day's
game and the left handler got the best OF
tho engagement. The Champions punched
a group Of hits in the seventh. The feld-
ing on both sides was very clean
LANCASTER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

PATERSON. n. j., June H-Special'-
Paterson won out from Richmond In an
exciting game by quick double play In
the ninth inning. retiring tho side just
rs Richmonds tioing run was about to
come I'm. Maginnis pitched fine ball and
hut for costly errors the game would not
nave been so close. Score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

Summary: TwO-base hlts-Bemls, Dob-
bins. Belts. Sacrifice hit-Gettinger. Sto-
len bases-Larocque. Nance. Minnehan
Double pay-Ulrich TO Cockman TO Sla-
ter. First tase on balls-On Garvin, ..
Struck out-By Viau, 4; by Garvin, J.
Passed ball-Heydon. Umpire-Mr. Belts.
Time-l hour and p minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
AsIeen ON the Track.

SUFFOLK. VA, June q. = Special. -
Charlie Early. an aged farmer was
struck by a seaboard Air Lane train late
saturday night at Stever Station and
killed. Early was sitting beside tho
track sleep. His skull was crushed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
NEWARK, Il; NORFOLK, 6.
Hard Hitting was the Medicine That
Newark Gave Norfolk.

NEWARK. n. j.. June N-Special-
Newark defeated Norfolk to-day in a
game rcplete with hard hitting. Newarks
errors were responsible for nearly all Of
Norfolks rams. The locals with the ex-
ception OF Cassidy. failed TO hit Pfanmii-
Ter until the sixth inning. In the absence
of Brennan. Manager Tom Burns uupir-
ed Score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

and Mrs. W Il. Crostick Of Hull street
The Hastings Court adjourned yesteN
day afternoon for the term.
Captain J. RI. Parker. who was injured
by the city Hall elevator. IN Richmond.
is getting on very nicely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

Summary: Earned runs-Lancaster, 8,
Allentown. @ Three-base hit-Chiles.
Home run--Joe Delehanty. Stolen bases
~. Deiehanty. Ward ~, Schaub o., But
termore. Left on bases-I.ancaster. 2;
Allentown. 6. Struck out-By Clausen, q;
nv Keener. ]. Double plays-Madison TO
Chles. First on eTrors-LancaA er, j.
First on balls-OG Clausen. !. hit-Cleve.
Umpire. Brady. Time. 1885.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The record Of the thermometer on yes
terday was as follows: A. NJ. 50: IL
n, 81: p. NJ. "a: 6 p. NJ. 81: P. NJ,
%; u ~, ST. Mean temperature, 80. IA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Sunday Games.

NEWARK, y. J.. June 2s-special.-
Newark lost to-das S game to Norfolk
through disastrous errors in the fourth
inning. The local players failed to hit
safely when there were men on bases.
Score
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Pittsburg. 2: Boston. o.

PITTsBURG. June 27.-Tannehill pitch
ed mastery game. not allowing more
than one hit an inning. only one Bos-
tonian reached third. Attendance, Loo
Score by innings. Il. II. T..
Pi.tsburg $500. ....1O1OOOO Ox-2 Z 2
Boston 80. 10000 10000 8 0
Batteries-Tannehiil and Bowerman:
Lewis and Yeager. Umpires-Lynch and
Andrews Time Of game, 40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

Summary: Two-base Nus = HelurIOh'
Harcrove. Three-base hit - Johnson.
Sacrifice hit-LaRocque. Stolen bases
pemis Klopf Double plays-kenheuy
johnson and IaRocdue. 2. Struck out
BY Maginnis 1. First base on balls
on Maginnis, /: off Schmidt, 1. Hit by
pitched ball--By Schmidt, /. Umpire
Ford Time. 1:2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
CHANGE OF c. AND o. SCHEDULE
,UTNE o6TH.

Chesaneake and Ohio trains VIII leave
richmond 9 A. VI and 3:45 p. NJ. for
NorfoIk. WIN leave 1920 A. NJ. except
sunday. with parlor car for White sui
phur Ronceverte and resorts located on
The Blue Ridge and Alleghanies.
Cincinnati trains will leave as at pres
ent, ais p. NJ. and 1880 + NJ, Cnar.
lottesville accommodation VII heaNe o''o
p NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
'CHERUBSL0SEI IN
NINTH INNING.
A Heart Disease Finish in First Game
With Paterson.
CLOSE AND EXCITING CONTEST.
A Quick Double Play in the Wind Up
Defeated Richmond When Victory
Seemed TO he i'm Their Grasp.
Costly Errors Made.
Yesterdays Scores

Paterson, 4; Richmond. 3.
Newark, IL; Norfolk. s.
Lancaster. 3; Allentown, ?.
Reading. II: Hartford. 0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

On James River Division, the morning
train will leave at 1870 A. NJ connecting,
except sunday. with buckingham, Abe
rene Lexington and CraiS valley
branches. -,
THE evening train will leave at p. NJ.
for Iynchburg. with chair car. This train
will leave Lynchburg Z A. NJ. except
Sunday for Lexington, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
HARTFORD.

Summary: Two-base hits - Tuckey.
Cockman. Stratton. Slater. Three-base
hi -ylatrr. Home run-SiTatton. Left
or hsses -HeadiHg, 6. Hartford, l. struck
OF by Fsrtsch. .; by Belts. 2; by Ames.
:. Double r,ays-uirich 10 Slater. First
bsse on hsliS-Off Belts. /; on Ames. 8.
'v.'f pttoh-Ames umpirs-Betts. Time.
i;ss, ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Nherc tbcv PLAY To.Day.

where they RAY lobby
Nor.o,S q, Newark -
Hartford at Reading.
Allentown at Lancaster.
Richmond at Paterson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

IIardestv. Home run-Weddige. stolen
bases-Cassidy (2. Left on bases-New-
ark. 10: Norfolk 3. Struck out-Newsrk
2. Norfolk. 1. Double plays-Wheelock 10
Wentz: Wentz Wnassisted); Kain. Vent
and Klusman. First base on errors-Nor-
folk. I. First base on balls-On Carrick
4: off Bishop. g. Hit by pitched ball
Wheelcck. Schefier, Moss. Passed ball
Fox. Umpire-Mr Brady. Time hour
and 45 minutes
PATERSON
PATER SON, n. j., June 26.-special-
Viau had Reading at his mercy to-day
and held them down to FIVE scattered
hits. In the first five innings not Read
ing player reached first base. Both teams
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Washinntnn. o: Cincinnati. 2.

CINCINNATI, June 27.-The Senators
made T. three out of four to-day by hit
ting HaWley opportunity. me keds
could do nothing with Cy Swain
Score by innings X n. r..
....1OO1O0 OO0-2 I
Washington ....2OOO114 1X-9 Is 2
Batteres-Hawley and Peitz3 Swain
and Farrell. Umpires-Swartwood and
Woods. Time. 2:20. Attendance, COO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
To-Day's Games.
Standing of the Clubs.

Philadelphia at Louisville.
Boston at Pittsburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Chicago. %: Brooklyn, 4.

CHICAGO, June N.-The Orphans MT
their ex-comrade hard from the start to-
dan while Woodh kept BroOkyn's hits
Ear apart TIL the game was practically
won. The visitors inheld play was very
sharp. Attendance. 1000
Score by innings: K. II. T..
chicago ........114 10000 X-9 Is
Brooklyn.. 80 5000 o IA II 3
Woods and Donahue; Stein
and Ryan. Umpres-Emslie and Curry.
Time OF game l.55
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28

ST. LOUIS. June N.-BaItimores M
the ball i'm both games to-day. The
Browns played listless ball in both games.
Attendance not given.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-05-13
'Inasmuch as railroad and other cor

''Inasmuch as railroad and other cor
porate property is not bearing it's pro-
portion Of taxation, we demand that
such property shall bear its just and
equa. share of the expenses of govern
ment''
The prominence given to direct legIs-
lation in this platform should. and
doubtless will, command the enthusi-
ast1c support of all. Direct legislation
comprises the whole Populist platform,
because with actual government
all reforms will come as quickly as the
people are ready for them The Mime
apolls Representative, one of the lead
ing mlddle-of Populist papers,
agrees with this view of the Oregon
action
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-05-13
Profit in Lower Fares.

Milwaukee Sentinel: The PROPOSE
ton that a reduction in passenger
transportation is good business policy
for railway companies in general is not
merely a theory, but is borne out by
actual experience. 1t applies both to
street railways and to steam railways.
The street railway companies Of De-
troit and Washington, for instance,
are firmly convinced Of the advantage
derived from lower fares in swelling
their receipts. as is proved by the
as long distance railroads are concert
ed tho movement for reduction in
fares finds one of it's strongest argu-
ments in the established fact that low
.er rates increase traffic.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-05-13


Silver coin and notes based unon sill
yer should not only be kept at the
value assigned to them by the United
States law, but they should be treated
in every respect as equa! to gold. A
silver president, if he were in power,
would redeem the green backs and pay
the interest upon the United States
debt indifferently in gold and silver.
IN doing SO he would acting within
the law. The law requires that they
shall be paid in lawful money of the
United States. and there is no question
that the legal tender silver dollar is
lawful money. 1t is because the presi-
dent elected by the bimetallists would
do this that the bankers threaten a
panic when such an event occurs.