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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08

When the Lynchburg News said the
other day that the proposed amendment
to the Constitution 10 abolish County
Courts was a good thing. but would never
be adopted as an amendment. ana ADDED
that the only way Co accomplish this re-
form was through "a constitutional con-
vention. We naturally asked the question
II that meant that the advocates OF a
constitutional convention were afraid 60
trust the people The News replies:
The advocates OF constitutional con-
vention are afraid for the people ana not
OF the people. 1t is the opponents Of the
convention who are afraid OF the peo-
pie. The talk about the simplicity" OF
amending the Constitution by the legisia-
tive process is positively iaughaole. Inc
proposition would have 10 run the gauat-
let OF the General Assembly now in SEES
sion: then II would have 10 be passed
upon by the next succeeding General AS
sembly, two years hence. and then be
submitted TO a vote OF the people, thus
affording the courthouse cliques, That
are shamelessly robDing the people every
facility for manipulation in order 10 beat
constitutional revision and 20 continue the
system OF plllage that prevails IN nearly
every county OF the commonwealth. You
had as we'll talk about purifying hell it
self as 10 talk about economy in public
affairs or honesty IN party affairs as long
as both OF these interests are dominated
by unsrupulOus courthouse rings under
the present monstrous system of official
ism. Get rid OF two-thirds OF the ring
sfers. ana you Will rid Virginia or one
h3lf her enormous expense account, ana
enable the people 20 take charge Of their
own affairs. But the state viii never
shake the hold OF this pap-sucking brood
by the slow and tedious process or con-
stituticnai revision proposed by the Rich
rnond newspapers
Here IS a "differcnce withou. a dlstinc-
fion." II the people cannot be trusted 70
vote on an amendment 20 the Constitution
because OF the influence Of courthouse
rsngs. then they cannot be trusted, and
the News confesses the point so much
for that.
As 70 tho slow and tedious process" Of
adopting a constitutional amendment. let
- See how Il compares with the slow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08

We quote frequently from the Louis
Vile Dispatch, for the reason that II is
a representative free silver paper Of
ability and one OF the most candid and
out-spoken in the country. Here is a re-
cent uttcrance which is well worth con-
sidering We quote:
If II were possible to eliminate or in
any way dispose OF the money question
there are at least 100000 men who
voted for Bryan in 1896, who would refuse
TO follow any leadership in any way faint
ed with the old Influences which dominat-
ed the Democratic party so long, and
which came so near 10 accomplishing its
complete humiliation"
This means. II II means anything, that
II the next national convention should
discard the platform OF 1896. and nomi-
nate candidate for the Presidency upon
any Of the platforms OF the party ante
dating the Chicago declaration, five mill
lion men who voted for Bryan would
bolt
There's your new eyangeL" All these
years the Democratic party had been
wrong-had been dominated by influences
that came near wrecking it. But ct
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY s. 1895.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SENATOR'S.

The Legislature Of Kentucky has called
upon Senator Lindsay 10 resign because
he is opposed to the free coinage of silver
and the Legislature Of New York
has called upon Senator Mlrphy 10
resign because he isn't. Each Leg
islature has done a very stupid
thing and a very arrogant thing. Sen
ators in Congress are supposed to repre-
sent the interests of the nation and they
should be encouraged 10 stand up boldly
and fearlessly for what they believe 10
be for the good Of the nation. Instead
Of this, the statesmen in the Legislatures
OF Kentucky and New York would have
senators act az puppets. and advocate or
oppose public measures not on their mer-
its. but according TO the within Of which
ever party chances 10 be in power I'm the
Legislature Of the State from which the
senator halls.
In speaking To this question, IN $3.50,
Mr.. Webster said: III there be any
matter pending in this body Ohe senate
in which Massachusetts has an interest
Of her own not adverse to the general
interests of the country. ! shall pursue
her Instructions with gladnoss OF heart.
But If the question be one which affects
her interests, and at the same time equal
~ affects the interests of all the other
States, shall no more regard her partic-
ular instructions than | should regard
the wishes OF a man who might appoint
me an arbitrator TO decide some question
Of important private right between him
and his ncighbOr and chen instruct me TO
decide in his favor II ever there was
a government upon this earth it is this
governmental ever there was q body
upon earth. II is this body, which should
consider itself az composed by agreement
Of all. each member appointed by some,
but organized by the general consent of
all. all. sitting here. under the solemn OBJ
legations Of oath ana conscience. to do
that which they think to be best for the
good Of the whole"
Senators in Congress who stand on that
platform will do themselves and their
constituency greater honor ana their
country greater service, than those who
s,ine their conscience and yield TO popu-
lar clamor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08

mendations to the Council through its
committees. IL these recommendations
are not carried out az he suggests, let US
know the reason. IL the Council at last
is the Engineer for the city, why not
abolish the Office.
To the point then. Franklin street Is
the one acknowledged promenade street
OF this city. First. every visitor 70 the
city who tarries long enough, walks or
drives along this thoroughfare 10 see
the chief residences. Secondly, TINS
street is sought by our entire population
regardless OF worth or station. When
from home we talk about our Franklin
street and so on.
Conspicuous along this street is Mon
roe Park. dhe city's property. Was
there ever e more disgraceful pavement
I'm any ordinary village than that from
Relvidere 20 Laurel streets on FRANKLIN.
against which lies Monroe Park, ana
this condition has existed for nearly Yen
years The opening TO the park AZ the
intersection Of Franklin ana BelVluere
ana the entire pavement at that corner
after the slightest rain. IL as impassaole
as a duck pond" would be- Time WIN.
out number have they scraped the sahu
and gravel washed from the walk anu
road bed OF the park ana oepos"eu ~.
this pavement ana hauien u 49, -
park simply to do the same thihs wv
again after the next shower ..or
I neither live nor own propetS nt,a
this park and hence am ohly n,'1'c 90
Gov the general good and reputation OF
the city. 49, -.,o,o Int In
contrast 10 this thing i'm the very heal'
NJ our city. where more people are No." 80
ven,enced and greater reflection cast upon
the city than could be done al any~ Shens
ear,.in exnenditures upon streets IN Sec
lions Of this city where the nu'nu nue. %
n .S who use those streets I,hero -
small that they are not to be eons . such
and where no one can claim ma
we're or are in the line OF Guy eN ,hat 70.
Let us turn on the hghS 10y rhoIe story.
have started u anu '''' X.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08

A delightful concert viii be given to-
night AT the Cathedral Hall. A NUM-
Der Of instrumental and vocal pieces
will be rendered. and a pleasant evening
is assured 10 all Mr.. j. Sebastian Raft
erty will be the accompanist.
The programme will be as follows
PART ].
l. Selections from opera. violin COR
net and pian0-PrOf. Kcssnick. Joe kess-
nick and j. Sch. Rafferty,.
2. Soprano solo, selected-Miss Wayne
Taylor.
and Combination.
4 Duett-Flow gentle Dlva-Perry-
Mr.. j. Malcolm Hugh Tenor; Air. j. W.
Halloran. Basso
:. Elocution-"Aux Italienuer' Miss
Mamie Pesram.
g. Soprano sol0-O Mic Fernando Doni-
zetti-Afrs. Kahnweller.
r. Violin solo. seiectod-Mr. Reinhardt
PART il.
/. Orchestral selections-Vioiin, Cornet
and Plano.
2. Trio-Madre Del Stamina Armore--
Miss Kahnweiler. soprano; Mr. Canepa'
tenor: Mr.. Halloran Basso.
9. Soprano solo-Judith, Concone-Mlss
Bertha Anthony.
4. Tentr solo selection from opera OF
Ivanhos-AIr. Columbus Canepa
8. Elocutlon selection, selected-Miss
Pegram.
6. Soprano solo, selected-Mrs. Kahn
weller.
5. Humorous selectious-Eusene Davis
Combination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08

Chicago. the party repented and reformed
and vowed never TO do so any more.
There never was any Democracy until
the convention OF 1896 wrote its platform
OF principles. The Populists were right
after all and the Democratic party never
got right until IT embraced Populism.
That IL tho meaning of the paragraph
from the Louisville Dispatch.
Isn't this enough to bring all true
Democrats 60 serious reflection? Isn't
this a full and frank confession that the
Chicago convention was revolutionary
and that its platform was conceived In
spirit OF antagonlsm to influences that
had hitherto dominated the party? Let
every Democrat answer to himself hon
es;ly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
DEATH OF JUDGE GUNTER.

In the death Of Judge Benjamin IT.
Gunter, the State Of Virginia loses an able
jurist and noble citizen. AS soldier
on the field Of battle fighting for Vir inia $
RIGHTS: as a citizen after the war fighting
Virginia's political foes as a judge on
the bench standing for justice and up
holding the laws of the State; as a mem
Der Of the church exemplifying the
Christian religion in his daily walk and
conversation; in whatever position or
station OF life. he was true Virginian
and duty was his watchword.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
With the Editors.

She was large. middle-aged --iy, and
she wanted TO see the society reporter
But the society reporter was not in, and
couldn't the city editor attend TO the
business she had on hand?
There she said, pointing at a para
graph I'm the paper. lust look at that,
It's disgraceful! Your reporter. in de-
scribing my costume, said my waist was
decollete. II was nothing Of the sort, II
was merely cut out so as 10 show my
neck"
"Oh. we'll" the city editor said. 81
wouldn't let a little thing like that"
"What' she screamed. 'do you mean
10 insinuate, sir, that my neck IS scraw-
n.y."
And It required the combined efforts OF
the sporting editor. three copy readers
and the office boy 10 keep her from I'M
buttoning her collar and proving that she
had been wronged. Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
r,i.r for the Suffering.

Al The regular meeting Of I'm, the C ., the
relief Association com smgliocistion. held
Young o Mg, afternoon, the following 90
0a for this week we're Grde re moor
Previously given f2 }c,. thi re week. * $780,
SOL; C W ree5 in west end OF city. slioo;
cases Of need in east gaeS in ss, % I cosi and
cases Of immedliatte e t date sSgs. 70.
"I The many heart rending cases ,ls theS
come under the care Of the CITY ~, aiS more
surely would make the citizens give iiio a q
is,,arssu~ n they could only see them as
do the citizens Relief Association tbat he eT ct
1Sns may give literally for the next wv
Tnontbs as there is without any DOUBT
more suffering this winter than ,,o ast' h sS
visitors OF the city Mission are ~ ,oa,,s 70
but are hampered by inadequate means 10
supply the poor. ,, ,. -o,d
Any one wishing to contribute can sen no
IN Mr.. II. 4. Lancaster Jr., treasurer, oI
AIR Henry Lee Valentine. corresponding
secretary OF this Association Committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08

An ambitious young person naturally
desires the opinion and advice OF those
who have achieved the greatest success
IN the lines along which his energies VIII
be directed. Hence the peculiar inter-
est and value to newspaper workers and
those who hope TO enter the Fourth rs
tate alta hing TO an article, "Journallsm as
n Vocation" from the pen Of Mr.. ches-
ter S. Lord. managing editor of the New
York sun. appearing in the current issue
OF the Woman's World and Jenness Miller
Monthly.
Mr.. Lord does not find the salaries paid
to newspaper men especially high. yet,
he says they afford the editor fairly
good living. lie thinks the educated man
has the best chance OF success because
lis thinking faculties have been better
developed and he has n better fund Of
general information 10 drawa upon. 4
real love Of the business, In Mr.. Lords
opinion, is one OF the indications Of an
aptitude for the work. Women are con-
sldered indispensable IN certain branches
OF newspaper work but the great handi-
cap is inability TO stand tho physical
strain which men are often called upon
to endure. Mr.. Lord differs with many
newspaper men I'm his valuation Of the
experience TO be gained on smaller pa
pors seeing no especial advantage in II.
zone great thing in journalism" he
thinks. SIS to give the people what they
want to read. and another and perhaps
n greater one. IS 10 give them what
they ought to know. whether they want
TO know il or not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08

and tedious process or the convention
method. II the witners resolution be
adopted. the people will vote on the ques-
sion OF convention or no convention next
November, and should tho convention
carry. the opportionment OF delegates
could not be made until the next session
OF the Legislature IN December, 1888. ~
would be in the spring or 1900 before the
delegates could be elected and the conven-
ton would hardly meet before the winter
Of 1900. But after the convention had act
ed. the reforms could not be put into
eject until the Legislature met in the
winter OF 1901
Now. II the amendment process Is Slow
er and more tedious than the convention
process, we would like for our contenn-
porary TO point it out.
Another point. IL the courthouse
clioucs can kill n constitutional amend
ment cannot these rings also, md Will
they not control the delegates TO the con-
vention?
wo have seen nothing yet 70 change
our opinion that the simplest and surest
way OF revising the Constitution Is
through amendments which originate in
the Legislature. and are finally passed
upon by the people we are not afraid
to trust ,he people 10 vote on amendments
thus submitted 10 them. Tor we believe
that they will vote their sentiments. re-
CARELESS OF the cliques. But we are afraid
OF q promiscuous convention called 20
overturn and make anew the fundamen-
tai law OF this state.
ITO call a convention says the Nor
folk pilot. 'is in erect n renuncation OF
all power by the people. an abrogation,
I'm effect Of the existing Constitution,
suspension OF Government, return 10
political chaos, ana a complete turning
over to certain agents the supreme power
Of both the state and people, in all things
hatsoever-liberties, rights, interests
privileges. immunties. and what not
That being the case, We confess that we
do not view a constitutional convention
with that confidence and complacency
that characterize the writings of some OF
our esteemed contemporaries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
Wore Candidates.

Ill ,,o,ine politician OF Jefferson Ward,
Il h. understood will. IN a few days. be-
urged by his many friends 20 announce
himself as a candidate for the city Couh-
Gil .,.. o,,d 10 &C.
thought that he will be prevailed upon 20
ii IS also understood that Mr. sam
stern will be i'm the field as a candilata
for The BOARD OF Aldermen. 4 commit
10 frou UersOn Ward called upon MT.
stern Yesterday I'm reference TO the mat
ter and the genial mayor OF JEFFERSON
Ward has il under serious consideration.
and IT Is believed that his CARDS Will ne
on the streets I'm a few days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
AFTERMATH,

Mrs. Tanner Wright. who IS said 70 he
the last full blooded member Of the tribe
OF Montauk Indians, died in BROOKLYN
Sunday night. She was born in wig
wan but when four years old became a
member OF the Brooklyn family and was
afterwards married by an Englishman.
IT is said that Speaker Reed is in favor
Of annexing Hawaii and OF making a
quick job OF it.
In New York ON Sunday, Rev. DR..
Grove OF the Church Of Eternal Hone.
criticised Mr. Moody's preaching, saying
that the evangelist was sincere. but
blinded by superstition.
The William H. Stewart sale Of pictures
and bronzes yielded 500. 49, The last
great sale was that Of William II. King.
Jr''s, paintings and bric-a-brac I'm 1886.
which yielded $4,000. The biggest sale
ever held In New York was that Of the
Mary +. Morgan collection. which YIELD
ed N,20.l53. The two George l. Seney
sales of 1855 and 1891 resulted In a com
bined total OF Sl,O1,31. The amount re-
ceived at the a. r. Stewart sale I'm 1857
was $1,000, and az the X. A. Robertson
sale in 1892, $4,000. il is understood that
Fortuny's The Antiquary." which
brought $1,000 on Friday night. is to go
into a Philadelphia collection.
Sunday was the eightieth birthday OF
William NJ. Evarts. lie is 50 infrm as
not to be able 10 leave his room and his
eyesight has failed him.
Colonel c. P. Goodyear has the reputa-
ton Of being the cigar smoker Of Bruins
wick, says the Call. Now he has stopped
and Mr.. w. +. Burbage is probably the
gentleman who will take the bet" MIR
Goodyear has smoked an average OF
twenty cigars each day for the past
thirty-fye years. Why" remarked a
gentleman yesterday. The has smoked up
house and lot" and then he proceeded
TO figure II out twenty cigars per day
FOR thirty-live years would be ia, 500. and
figure these at 10 cents each (he always
smoked cigars OF that price,. it would
make s25.5 Mr. Goodyear has spent
gratifying the cigar habit.
The Darien, Ga, Timber Gazette says:
During the week there was shipped
from the port OF Darien coastwise and
foreign, 2,Joi,TS feet of timber and lum-
Der valued at $3.50. Sawn timber con-
tinues 10 come in from the mills on the
main rivers but the small branches are
still too low for timber of any kind to
come out. During the past month there
was shipped coastwise and foreign, H.
223, 025 feet OF hewn and sawn timber and
lumber valued at Sllf.l22 During the
month ending on the 3ist ultimO, there
was measured at the public boom 800 600
feet OF square. scab and sawn timber.
This does not include the sawn timber
and lumber which came in during the
month and was carried direct 10 the pri-
yate booms.
Ulysses s. Garrison Of Jasper Ca.
is now IN Fulton county Jail, charged
with buying his marriage license with
two counterfeit dollars and with being
a counterfeiter.
Captain james Carter Arnold, chief-of-
police of Dallas. Tex. while hunting the
other day was shot and killed by the
accidental discharge OF a gun in the
hands of Rev. George W. Truett, pastor
OF the First Baptist church.
Mr.. James r. schooineld, OF Danville.
Va, Is conducting a successful revival
at Charleston. w. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
Ent rtainment Friday Night.

The entertainment az Mrs. Jonn T.
Roses for the benefit OF Barton Heights
Methodist church. will be given on triaay
evening next. February 18th, instead Oh
to.niaht as was enormously announced.
All-saints' church choir viii rehuer
eeveral musical selections, and there VIII
also be readings and Rotations by INC
hest local talent OF Barton Heights anu
Richmond.
supper. served in the well-known epicu-
rean style Of the ladies' OF TINS chu''''
will be furnished from 6 to IL O'Clock,
This entertainment is for the purPose
OF aiding in lifting the debt from tneu
church. and the ladies hope that 'ney
will have liberal patronage prohls'"s
full satisfaction 10 an VINO attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
A schooner inaG nle.

WILMINGTON. \. c.. Feb The
Schooner Harry Prescott. Captain Gray
Union Island 10 New York with lumber
was towed into Southport Yesterday
disabled. She lost her jb-boom in "a
squat ten miles of Savannah Friday
morning and sunday morning off Frying
Pan shoals she encountered another gale
that took away the iron from the fore
stay and came near sweeping the spars
over the stern. Temporary repairs We're
made and the vessel was taken In tow by
the Tug Blanche, which carried her safe
lv into harbOr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
A special from Desoto. Mo

A special from DeSoto, Mo, says:
Collision with n COW derailed the Tex
as fast mail on the Iron Mountain rail-
road. eight miles north OF here, at GSO
o'clock this morning, causing the death
of two trainmen and the injury Of a doz-
en- more persons. The dead are William
]. Franey engineer. and Philip J. Chles'
fireman. both OF ST. Louis. The entire
train was derailed the engine overturning
down an embankment"
The next thing in order, We suppose"
is a suit against the railroad company by
the owner Of the COW for damages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
United States Court.

In the United states Circuit Court Of
Appeals b. NJ shuman. ESQ.,. OF Green
Vile. S. c., was admitted as an attorney
OF this Court.
Case No. 2is. Charles McNamae' PLAIN
tlG in error, against ]. Edward Hunt
defendant in error. Error 10 circuit
Court Western District OF North Carolina
az Asheville. Cause argued by James II
Merrimon for the plaintiff in error. ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
Sons of Nefernns

4 well attended meeting OF the Sons
was held last night at Lee Camp Hall.
Captain A. r. Walden presided Reports
OF several special committees We're made
Mr. A. T. Curd was elected member
OF the Camp. Comrade J.. Grey McAlhs-
ter read a selection from the Confederate
Veteran" entitled 'JOurneying 10 and
from AppomattoX" which was most inter-
esting and was much enjoyed by the COM
rades. Addresses were made by Col 4.
C. Peay. Captain John Boiling and Cap
tain Maxwell T. Clarke. of Lee Campi
also by Comrades Thomas ". Gardner
and T.. Leslie spence. Jr, after which the
Camp adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
CHESTERFTELD ELOPERS.
Married in Weldon in the Wee sma' Hours
with the Thermometer Away Down.


WELDON. y. c.. Feb. special. Mr.
d. r. Edmonds and Miss Kate II. Waugh
an. both Of Chesterfield county. Va. Were
married here az the Coast Line Hotel
Sunday morning az . o'clock. 10 was n
runaway match Of course. Again it IS
demonstrated that love laughs at lock-
smiths and might add at blizzards also
on this occasion as it was intensely
cold when they reached here Saturday
night
Daniel webb alias Daniel Davis, wanted
IN ChOwau county for murder was arrest
ed al Tillery Saturday and lodged in the
Halifax county Jail. The man has been
q fugitive from justice for three years
and a $500 reward was offered for him.
II took seven men 10 arrest him
The county treasurer Is unable 10 pay
county orders This does not apply 10
the school fund however
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
Errors OF Law.

In the matter Of the appeal Of Charles
NJ Wallace. Collector of Customs for the
port and district OF Richmond. from a
decision OF the board OF United States
General Appraisers at New York. argu-
ment was made in the United states
Circuit Court yesterday evening.
This is case that involves alleged err
rors OF law and fact IN relation 10 the
collection OF certain revenues
Walter A. Donaldson, Esq, appeared as
special counsel for the government
AT the conclusion OF the argument the
court took the case under advisemeni.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08
Two Candidates.

Mr. Morgan r. Mills having sgnihed his
intention 10 resign his position as mem
Der OF the Democratic City Central COM
mittee from Jefferson Ward. a numDeli
OF aspirants for the position nave al'
ready been mentioned.
Among them is Mr. Henry Cohn,
prominent member OF the old DominioD
Democratic Club. and another II MT.
ID. O'Sullivan. "a well-kn0wn merchant
Both Of these gentlemen have strong
backing.
This vacancy is TO be filed through
the recommendation Of the other MEM
bers Of the committee from Jefferson
Ward