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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
THE RIGHTS OF RAILROADS.

The Pailroad Commission OF North
Carolina recently issued an order fixing
fares for the transportation OF passen-
rers AT two and a half cents per mile
for frst-class tickets. and two cents per
mile for second-class tickets. The COM
mission. however. recently consented TO
give the railroads a rehearing and the
railroad officials are ondeavoring TO con-
vince the commissioners that the rates
fixed By them must operate to the great
detrlment Of all railroad property in the
State
Mr. 81. John, Of the seaboard Airline,
declares in his appeal to the commission
that the roads embraced in that part Of
the seaboard's system in North Carolina
earned for the year ending June 30, 1897.
a less rate per mile, per passenger with
p single exception. than the rate per
mile per passenger. earned by all the
roads Of the United states, as reported by
the Interstate Commerce Commission. lie
then shows how the Seaboard would be
crippled by such an enforced reduction
Of rates as the commission has ordered.
He argues. and we think with reason
that every railroad is entitled to receive
compensation sufficient 10 meet operat-
ing expenses. interest upon bonds, and
reasonable dividend upon its stock.
This is nothing more nor less than what
the United States Supreme Court said IN
its recent decision in the Nebraska case.
eve hold" said the court, that the basis
Of all calculations as 10 the reasonable
ness Of rates to be charged by the cor
norations maintaining q highway under
legislative sanction must be the fair value
NJ the property being used by 1t for the
convenience OF the public. what
the company is entitled to ask Is fair
return upon the value Of that which II
enn,ovs for the public convenience. on
the other hand. what the public is entitled
70 demand Is that no more be exacted
from II for the use of a public highway
than the services rendered by 1t are rea-
sonably worth
This Is so fair and just conclusion
that even so rabld q newspaper as sena-
tor Buffers Caucasian approves the
courts decision. in spite Of the TRADE
OF Governor Leedy The Caucasian sees
nothing in the decision that can fairly
be objected TO.
Mr.. ST. John calls attention TO the fact
that there are in the United States ap-
proximately. 100000 employees Of railroads.
and 10 be found among this number, are;
10000 station men.
5000 locomotive engineers.
1000 nremen and helpers
5000 conductors and dispatchers.
C5OoO trainmen.
5000 machinists.
10000 shopmen, other than machinists.
10000 telegraph operators and their
helpers.
5000 switchmen. iagmen and watch
men, and $4,000 trackmen.
This is too great an interest to be
trihed with. and while the Supreme Court
comedies the risht OF a State to fix rates
1t says also that the rates may not be
fixed so low as 10 destroy the value of
railroad property. The owners OF the road
have rights that even a sovereign State
must respect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

paratively accurate account OF the trans
action: but she falls into the slight er-
ror OF stating that on the an OF July. lNo;
in independence Hall. Philadelphia. the
Declaration was signed by the delegates
from all OF the thirteen colonies
have above pointed out that IL was not
on that day signed by the delegates from
New York
The only school history OF the United
States. so far as known. which has the
incidents OF the signing OF the Declara-
ZION correctly related IS that OK Cooper
Estill and Lennon.
These may seem trivial matters. And yet
they are not. The adoption Of the great
Declaration was the pivotal point. the
crucial r. 2. In the immortal drama ~
the American struggle for independence
and separate nationality. why not teach
our children the exact facts OF history
l., s MARYE.
Richmond. Va. March p, 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
THEIR VOICE FOR WAR.

An illiterate chap signing himself jim
Battle writes a patriotic letter to a
southern newspaper to say that he has
had poor luck at farming and as he has
heard that there is 10 be war between
"our government and the Spanyard gov
ernment," he wants the editor TO get him
a job at soldering. He gives assurance
that he can get a number Of recruits in
his county "as they amt dom nothin
particular
Stick a pin. Much Of this cry for war
comes from the fellows who want a job.
and from the politicians who cater TO
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
A DOU BTFUL ADVANTAGE.
e Savannah News says:

the savannah News says:
'The Republicans are claiming that the
movement inaugurated a month or so
ago. TO unite all tbs elements which favor
free silver coinage. namely. the Demo-
Gratis. Populists and Silver Republicans.
Is a failure In support OF this view they
point TO the refusal Of the Popullsts in
several Of the States to enter into any
arrangement with the Democrats
1.-THE Republicans would OF course like
10 see the movement fail Its success
would mean the defeat Of the Republicans
all along the line in the fall elections.
1T must DO admitted that the fusion.
movement hasn't shown q great deal Of
life since II was begun"
There is 70 sort Of doubt that the III.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

fan will not be increased. in our opinion.
by this state OF facts
Tho biz which the subcommittee has
agreed upon IS far from being the bill
which the case calls for. but II Congress
should adopt II. it would be prodiglous
stride IN the right direction. In the first
place, Il provides in terms that silver dol
lars shall be redeemable in gold coin at
the pleasure OF the holder OF them, and
this would be a declaration by this gov
eminent Of It's unalterable determination
to remain upon the gold standard that
would have an incredible influence in the
way OF establishing our credit finally and
forever.
In the second place. II is constructed
with a view 10 gradually relieving the
banks from the necessity Of having TO
put United States bonds up as security
for their circulation. and this would en-
large the freedom of the banks in way
to produce incalculable relief. But the
machinery provided for banking generally
would siill be wanting in that absolute
freedom which the banks. in common
with all other forms Of business, should
have. and even II we get the present bill
the evils we suffer from would still re
main to a large extent. The move is
one IN the right direction. but 1t falls TO
20 far enough. The people are entitled
TO have perfectly free banking. so that
the citizens OF any community may es-
tablish their banks and issue their notes
upon the credit Of such assets as they
have. The Inhabitants Of remote ana
inaccessible county are not to be de-
prived Of such media OF exchange as
their resources permit them to establish
because a New York banker would not
like their notes and because he prefers
to have the banking about him based
upon government bonds. As long as the
people OF that county pay their bank
notes on demand in gold CON- those
notes will serve their purposes as well as
any that can be created, and they are
not TO be denied the right to issue them
merely because that banker doesn't
chose to accept them In his busi-
ness affairs. The single condition TO i'm
pose upon a bank is that it shall pay its
notes in gold coin on demand, or 60 into
uquidation and be wound up. and so long
as II performs that condition, one bank
is as good as another.
We had perfectly free banking until
the civil war overthrow our banking sys-
TEN and we had the best currency system
in the Atlantic States any people ever
had. That is the system Of our Constitu-
ton. and we want it given back TO us.
The people will never be contented until
they got It back.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
THE MOVEMENT HAS AT LAST Be
Gun.

At last a distinct move has been made
towards the reformation Of our absurd
currency system. The Banking and Cur
rency Committee OF the House Of Repre-
sentatives some time ago referred all the
propositions for reform that have been
submitted TO IL 70 Subcommittee that
has been diligently working upon all OF
them ever since. This subcommittee has
now completed its labors. and has sub
mitted q complete scheme OF currency
reform 10 the whole committee, where It
is now undergoing discussion and amend
meni. There Will probably be some
amendments Of the scheme that is pre-
sented. but The bill as the subcommittee
has reported Il viii probably DO sub
stantiany adopted by tho whole commit
tee. and reported by Il to tho House.
which. under party discipline. will prob
ably pass H. II will then 60 TO the Sen
ate. where the free-silyer Senators viii
defeat H. and the Republican party will
then 20 before the people next fall with
the pea that II has made every possible
effort 70 reform the currency and give the
people the media OF exchange that they
need but that the frec-silver Democrats
resolved that the country shall have free
silver or nothing. have defeated their e.
forts. and thereby kept tho people sur
fering stin for want OF currency. The
prospect OF the free-silyer people csptur-
Ang the House Of Representatives this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

BOOKER. VA. March 2t-spccial-E.
r. Wallace. who was arrested IN Rich
mond on Monday 2ls. charged WI
stealing q suit OF clothes from nus uncle.
70. r Moody. OF this county. was brought
TO Waver.y and tried before Justice Mai
Tory. who sent him on to the County
Court FOR trial
Constable J. p. LILY. Of Weverly.
brought him over and delivered him %
the TALLER this morning. lie ADMITS nav
ing the clothes but dlsclaims any idea
OF stealing them. saying he expected 20
return IN a Few days asi br ng the do hes
back. He worked very near Waveriy,
ar watkins sawmill. lie has borne a
good character lie IS twenty-five years
Old He has a father and several $ sters
and brothers now living in Richmond.
hut so far ne has not communicated tho
facts to them. he said he could give bail
n his people knew u. bur he I'D not wish
TO have them made aware OF the facts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

Nrr Croker and Mt Cleveland met az
q New York theatre the other night and
had a pleasant social chat
Pisbop J. II. Armstrong. Of tho African
Methodist Episcopal Church. who has haa
charge Of the Tenth Episcopal district
which includes the States OF Ie%a5 ana
louisiana died at his home In Calves
ton Texas Thursday morning atier uh-
dereoing an operation which proved ia'al'
The litigation which was begun in 1851
between steele Mackaye, the deceased
octor-author. and Marshall II. Mallory
over the ownership Of the play Hazel
Kirke" and an alleged breach OF con-
tract. charged by each party TO the SUIT
against the other. has 40 last been set
tied by a decision rendered Dy Judge
Wheeler. in the United States Circuit
Court. The Judge DEGREES that the right
10 the production Of Hazel Kirke' be-
longs exclusively 10 Mallory, and that he
must pay to Mary NJ. Mackaye. as adj
ministratrix OF the estate Of steele Mack
ave. S732349. with interest pursuant TO
a clause i'm an agreement made between
tho original parties to tho suit. This
means that Mallory is required TO pay the
administrators about $1,000
Fear OF war has not hurt business az
the Northern pleasure resorts.
The Terminal Hotel at West Point va,
has been sold TO George l." hisiey' Oh
Philadelphia.
1T has been gratifying says the Meth
odlst. TO note that most OF the REVEALS
I'm our Virginia churches the present win
ter have been conducted by the pastors
assisted by brother pastors and not Dy
evangelists."
II has been discovered that the statute
relating 20 the crime OF hog stealing was
accidentally omitted from the Alabama
Code.
Says the Jackson. Ga, Argus;
one OF Jacksons leading Citizens agea
hfty-three years. had his hair cut this
week by a barber for the FIRST time. An
old gentleman past seventy heard TINS
fact stated on the street and he SAID
wen, can go you one better l nave
never been In a BARRIERS chair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

ed q year ago. ar Alberta Sewers is a
SON oil che la-e Albert Sewers. a native
OF clarke county. who 20 one time owned
a sugar plantation ln CUBA. and Is also
a nephew OK Mrs. j. Foster Burchon. az
this pace.
HIS brother. on n recent visit 20 Ia.
vana. learned that De was SIN alive and
doing GOOD service Tor the cause Of Cuban
independence.
Hon. Marshall Mccormick and bis
daughter LEI, wednesday COR a y.slt 20
Norfolk
Or. Teddy Field. Of No,fllk. f. IN Gown,
and Is tho guest 90 ST. -. ~ Brown.
Miss Nenlo PAGE bias returned home
from a pleasant visit % Warrington ana
Baltimore
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith returned
10 thei. home In Staln'o1 pa Thursday
Mrs Smith has oesn ,.5.das hos mother
Mrs Eugenla Glover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Autonomy i'm Cuba.

snains' autonomy for cuba has been
y thing Of many twists and changes. She
ie now historically trying 1t on again
Win a new stripe which she fondly ina
gi,es betters the ~. one is irresistiDly
reminded of the parodist's account OF the
noble Hiawatha and the vanquished Mu-
diokivis: ,....
"yvith the skin he made him mittens.
Made them with tho fur side inside
He. TO get the warm side inside
put the inside skin side outside;
He. TO get the cold side outside
Pnt the warm side, fur side, inside
That's why he put the fur side inside
WHY he. put the skin side outs DE.
why he turned them inside OUTSIDE.
WY New York Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

sion scheme has aroused no sort Of en-
thuslasm among the silver forces. We
are not agreed with our contemporary.
however, that the success OF the scheme
would necessarily mean Republican de-
feat all along the line" The Democrats
might by fusion gain a congressman here
and there, but our observation is that
the party loses more than II gains by
consorting with Populists. Democracy
is, In our opinion, much stronger without
the Populists than with them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

Editor OF The Times:
Shiny attention has been called 10
the statement In your paper this morn
ing that I have decided 10 enter the
race for the Democratic nomination for
Congress. and am now an avowed aspi-
rant" While II Is true that have been
requested by many citizens TO run for
Congress. have not yet decided TO do so,
and request you 10 say that the an
nouncement OF my candidacy was with
out authority.
Respectfully.
GEORGE D. WISE
Richmond. Va, March Is. 1898
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
a NOZZLE Purpose.

II man has noble purpose In life he
will succeed. But the man must have
health and strength. Many men have
started with noble purposes and have
failed. because OF weakness, sickness,
disease. How 70 get back health and
strength. 10 the great question. the great
desire. DR.. Greene. IS West Ath ST..
New York City. the most successful ply
stefan In curing diseases. has discovered
In his medicines the sure road 10 health.
You can consult Dr. Greene, personally
or by letter. free, Write 70 him ard be
cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
CIGARETTES ARE PURE.
Prof Mallett aud other Experts JOIN
i'm This Declaration.

"The whole examination lends no sup
port 10 the sensational stories occasional
ly circulated in regard TO dangerous adnl-
terations of cigarettes"
This quotation Is the concluding sem
tence OF report by ]. W. Mallett. Pro-
fessor OF Chemistry in the University OF
Virginia, on the subject Of cigarettes
Just made public.
Practical Educators" Is a phrase that
Is on the tip OF the tongue OF almost
all men and women OF the present day.
Education and educational matters form
the subject OF more topics OF discussion
In the newspapers than Is devoted to any
other subject except finance and politics.
1t Is. therefore. noteworthy than within
the past half year two college authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Young Pupil in War.

We don't want no war. Ny pa says
war and whisky IS hell But II wh. SKY
Is. my ma says pa must like bain' IN hell
Pa had one leg shot of In the last wer'
lie wears a wooden leg now, wnich ma
locks I'd when he gifts full SOS he can
90 out an git fuller, Pa says II they
war he homes they'll sem all the revenoo
detectives 10 the front. SOS he kin make
moonshine Ticker an Twin. Ia Is agin
the guvment.-Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

The Atlanta Constitution prints an ar
ray Of figures which show that the South
is outstripping the North in the cotton
industry, and particularly that this coun-
try. and therefore the Southern part Of
this country, IS forging ahead Of Great
Britain in the manufacture of cotton
goods. 1t is an interesting confession,
truly, from a free silver contemporary,
that this country can beat Great Britain
in anything under the present monetary
policy which, the silver people claim, is
dictated by Great Britain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Street Railway
Transfers.

On and after Sunday. February
20. 1898, a passenger will be en-
titled II ONE transfer on pay
m Mt Of a single fare.
Transfers TO Fourteenth street,
Richmond, and to Hull street,
Manchester, will be allowed only
on payment Of a cash fare.
Passengers desiring transfer tick
cts will notify conductor when fare
IS paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
A Funny Farce.

Manager Gus Hin has very good ot-
traction in "McFaddens Row OF Flats"
comedy Itself. but because he has In his
company a splendid aggregation OF farce-
comedy people--those who know their bus,
mess and make that business one OK
amusing the people. There will be a natl
NEE to-day and the engagement ends -.
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Winning Him by Degrees.

He-I am teaching your father how to
play poker.
she-How are you getting on?
level, he asked me yesterday II he
could live with us after We were mar
ried-Llfe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

The "eminent Spanish oficial' who pro-
nosed to come TO this country and start
revolt in the Southern States will do
well 10 begin south Of Florida and Texas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Only n Blind.

Mrs. Betterhawse-I am told that you
allow your husband 10 carry q latchkey.
Mrs Graymair-Yes. but IL does not NJ
the door ] just let him carry II 10
bumor him. lie likes 20 show it 20 his
friends and make them think he IS in
dependent.-Boston Traveller
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

John L. Sullivan said with a thousand
tough mugs like mine before them the
spanish would run like sheep" As It
would be difficult to get 1000 together,
why not try oneY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
NOT DEAD AS REPORTED.
Alberta Sewers. News ofWhosc Killing
Was Heard, is still Fighting for Cuba

BERRYVILLE. VA. March Especial
The friends and relatives Of Mr.. Alberta
Sewers are very much exercised over
report coming from Cuba that he IS sin
alive. and doing effective service IN the
insurgent ranks.
lie was reported among the Cuban XIII
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Last Chance.

Sentimental sultor after being reject
ed)-I shall never marry now.
Miss Wyswon-Sllly man. Why not2
Sentimental sultor Niciously)-h you
won't have me. who wlll?-New Orleans
Tines Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Quite Difference.

Visitor lin newspaper ofice)-Is that
the religious editor2
Old Reportsr-No. sir; that's the editor
Of the religious department. - Roxbury
Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

Kentuckians will love Joe Blackburn
more now that his heart rebelled at the
use OF water in christening the battle
ship Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

What kind Of dollle do you want,
Mildred?"
Little Mlldred-"T want one that will
cry when | spank her. Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Got it Coming and Going.

What are you crying for, little boy?'
Because I've been whipped
and what were you whipped for?'
Because was crying! - London
Graphic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

In case Of war all the seaside resorts
would be doing business again by July
and each would have shells. cannon balls
and war relies of all kinds TO use this
season in leu OF the sea serpent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

An Iowa town claims TO hold the owner
of yarn spun from the wool OF the orig
inal 'Mary's little lamb" This sounds
more Ike yarn spun out Of whole cloth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

Tammany finds that New York has too
many lights, and they preferred dark
ness rather than light, because their deeds
were evil"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Good Ball.

One Of the big guns recently mounted
in New York harbor can throw pan
ten miles. This is almost as good as be-
ing able TO knock il over the fence when
the bases are full.-Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

The pr,ce OF The Times il two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. or u p"'"
monthly, 90 cents per month, delivery
within the limits OF ri chmond ma VA"
ebester.sunday paper three cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
out ofRcach.

He - Psychologists locate benevolence
exactly al the top Of the head.
She-Yes; as far from the pocketbook
as possible.-Up-to-Da
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

Tho candidates will not let the city
Councilmen forget that they have been
nominated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

A New York justice OF the peace refus-
cd 10 marry a man Of seventy and a
eirl Of sixteen. He Is evidently opposed
10 war IN any form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

IF tired Of Winter things now's
your chance; Spring is holding
high carnival here.
Remember those S7.75 Spring
Overcoats just came in last week
this seasons ten-do.lar crea-
tions.
We were compelled to take a big
lot Of them, in all shades, but
they're selling rapidly.
Fashion has decreed brilliant
hues for Shirts and Neckwear for
ISoS-its mandates found strict
observance in the selection of our
immense and varied
Spring Stock.
Great values are offered the
Richmond public here throughout
the store at prices never before at
tempted in the South for such
qualities.
Dunlap" Hats.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

Gov. Tyler and Gov. Bradley evidently
managed to throw little cold water on
the banquet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
The Verdict.

New Wife-Have you tried my bis
cults. dear?
New Husband-Yes; they're guiliy.-De-
trOit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

That Spanish notllla will soon be in very
deep water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

The Washington Post says: THE Vir-
ginia Congressional elections are still in
progress in the House Of Representa-
tives." and as the Republicans there have
The most ballots It is not hard to guess
who will be elected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

Tho mountains are going TO be very
popular places for residents OF coast cities
during the coming heated term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

II little King Alfonso has any especial
TOYS that he wants to save he had bet
ter be gathering them up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

will need a straight jacket within the
next ten days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

The Louisa County News calls on the
people to get together and demand "a
modified hog fence law What is mod
flied hog?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

If the government concludes to try any
balloons or alrships, they should be NAM
ed for Governors. like Leedy and Pingree.