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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-06
nl.n,nNAI. HnTEL. NEST POINI, Va

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. salt
ys5rar batbing. boating, and fishing. Good
bicycle roads. Artesian-well water,
known 20 cure dyspepsia and kidney DIS
eases Rates, 81 TO 81 per day Speclal
Monthly tickets on railroad, SlOi quarterly
tickets. SO, good for all members OF
family. Special Saturday excursions
good 10 return Monday 20 cents. for
Circulars. apply 20 Southern Railway Pas
stuger once 800 east Main street, Rlch-
mond. Va. ROBERT BURNS. Manager.
He lS-3TuD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-06
D 2 G D Richmond, Preds.
Ny l. " .riCkSburS 4 PtOmac
Schedule I'm Eject May as, 1898.
LEAVE ByRD-SrREET STATION.

Schedule I'm Eject May as, 1898.
LEAVE BYRD-SrREET STATION.
4.I0 A Al, Dduy, Tor Washington Gnd
points north. Stops only &C
Milford and Fredericksburg.
Pullman Sleepers TO Ne"
$40 Am, Sunday only. for Washing
ton ana points North stops
at ElDa Glen Allen, Ash
land, Taylorsville. boswell
Ruthsr Glen, Penola, MIL
ford, Woodslane. duines.
Su m {, frederlcksourg.
Brooke. and Whitewater
s.<s AM. ba iiIg,'" except Sunday. for
North stops az Elba, Ash
land, Taylorsyille. boswell.
FORD Td Woodslans. Guinea
s sT% IN t. and f''' @ido%stssf:
1900 N f palIy. except sss Sunday. fos
North. Stops at Elbs, Glen
Allen. Ashland, boswell
~ nora. FredsTieksbuIg.
Psfior car. Also. connect.
with Congressional Limited
7n2 P. NJ. Daily for Washington ana
points North. Stops az Elba.
Ashland Boswell Milford.
Fredericksburg. Brooke. and
whitewater and other STA
lions Sundays. Sleeper Rlch-
mond 10 New York.
ARRIVE BYRp-sTnEET srArIoa.
$40 A. IL. Daily. stcp. at widewater.
Rrooks fredericksburg, Mil
ford. boswell Ashland, ana
Elbs, and other stations
Sundays. Sleeper New York.
2annM. Daiiy. except Sunday stops
at Whitewater, BROOKE.
Grff ues - SVoodsiane. Milford.
Penoia RutheT Glen, Dos~
well. Tayiorsville, Ashland
Gien Allen, and Eiba. Par
Tor car from Washington.
71Op. NJ. Daily. stops only ~ Frcdes
ricSsburg boswell Ash
land. and Elbn Pullman cars
,sOm New York.
s.ss q. H., Daily. Stops at Widewaters
prooke Fredericksburg.
summit. Guinea, Woodslsne,
Milford Penola, Ruther
Glen boswell, Taylorsyille.
Ashland. Glen Allen. ana
Elhs slsepinR-car
ACCOMMODATION.
DAILY except Sunday
400 p. NJ, Leaves Byrd-Strest Stauons
b 30 A a. Arrives Byrd-5trest StatoA
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY except SundayJ
GAP A. NJ, Leaves "a.
$50 p M Leaves Elbs.
$40 A. NJ, Arrives Elba.
coo PM. Arrives Elba.
q a. TAYLOR Trafic ManGs.~f.
EFT ID. Myers. President. ap ~
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SN SOUTHERN
NM RAILWAY.
Schedule Effective June 3, fsSs'
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.

NN
l2:lOA. NJ, No IL, Southern Express
daily, for Atlanta, Augusta. and
points South. Sleeper Richmond 10
Danyille Greensboro, Salisbury
Charlotte, Columbia, and Augusta.
Sleeper open at $3.50 L. NJ. Stops
at all stations between Richmond
and Danyille to take on and let on
passengers
Connects at Danville, Salisbury,
and Charlotte with the Washington
and Southwestern Limited (No. 80,
carrying sleepers New York 70
AsheVile, Hot Springs, Chattanoo-
ga, and Nashville New York TO
Memphis; New York TO New Or
leans; New York to Tampa, and
t.Gt-class daily coach between
Washington and Memphis. Connec-
tons are made for all points In
Texas and California. Sleeper open
for occupancy al $3.50 L. NJ.
l2.Ol i. NJ, No. z, solid train. daily, for
Charlotte, n. c.. connects at Nose
ley with Farnyille and Powhatan
railroad. AT Keysville for Clarks-
ville oxford. Henderson. and Dur
ham, and at Greensboro for Dur
ham, Raleigh, and Winston Sale m ;
at Danville with No IS. United
States fast mail, solid train, daily
for New Orleans and points South
which carries sleepers New York 10
New Orleans and New York TO
Jacksonville. Through sleeper Sails
bury 10 Memphis. also, Pull
man tourist sleeper every Wednes-
day, Washington to San Francisco,
without change.
900 =. NJ. No. II. local. daily. except
Sunday. for Keysyllle Chase CITY,
and intermediate points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-06
OF baltimore.
SUMMER RESORTS.
"Swept by Ocean Breezes,"
VIRGINIA REACH, VA.
THH FAMOUS PRINCESS ANNE
HOTEL.

IIIII T lhalIOID T INIAN'-Iltlo ah.N-NI4
HOTEL.
THE ONLY VIRGINIA RESORT
on the ATLANTIC OCEAN. IDEAL
BEACH. Absence of undertow. Perfect
Bathing Facilities. Bicycling, Tennis,
Golf. Livery. Deep Sea aud Lake Fishing.
Shell roads. Pine Forests. THE HOTEL
FIFTY described as true, picturesque Nir-
ginia hospitality; perfect I'm details; spa
cious bathrooms, billiards bowling, music.
Write for rates and literature
KRUMBHOLZ & ORNIS, Managers.
Mention this paper.
~, 18th .Sa&TutAulin
Blue T 6g n sAyoE Fso1 P u iss VIE
Ridge .pb Son %SgRiSP Season aT G6aSr
Springs, tho " 'n'f faIl. F. 81 BROWN.
my 14.3m)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-06
TRAINS ARRIVE Al RICHMOND.

y 40 A. NJ.
$40 Il. NJ, from Atlanta Augusta
Ashevil %, and Nashville.
$40 A. NJ, from Chase City and Keys
Vile.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS
Nos. 81 and 62. Between Manchester apd
NeaDolts Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-06
RAILROAD LINES.

'~>e~-NS~~->~---s,.s.. 4.s..-.-o-
u q :skE 3SE gH
Go: , 'n', ; =;
Effective June 20, 1885,
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, BROAD
STREET STATION.
900 A. NJ, Daily. with Parlor car
for norfolk. PORTSMOUTH
ola Point, Newport News,
and prinCiyal stations. Con-
meets at Norfolk with New
York steamers. except sun
a:45 p. H.. Daily, with Pullman, for
News old SSfNf POINT. Norfolk.
and Portsmouth. Sohnects
at Old Point with Washing
ton steamers daily, ana Win
Baltimore steamers except
1872" a. NJ. n onnes Express. with
Parlor car. except sun
day, for Ronceverte. Con-
meets at Gordonsvhle Io'
Orange Culpeper, SaNsI
ton Manassas Alexandria,
and Washington; a. Union
Station. CharloItesViie' LOT
Lynchburg; at BASIC i0r
2Io p. NJ. paiiy. with Pullmans. to
Cincinnati. Louisville. ana
81 Louis, connecting az
CovIngton. Va. for hot
Springs. Stops only a, lm-
portant stations. Meals
served on dining cars.
No. =. Local Train. except
Sunday. follows above tram
firm Gordonsviue 20 Goshen
$50 p. NJ. Accommodation, except sun
DAY. for Charlottesvtlle. 49,
1880 r. NJ. Dali, ,or Cincinnati. with
F. F. V. Pullmans 20 Hinton, w.
Va. and Gordonsvtne 20
Cine matt and Louisyi.le lie.
Meals served on dining
cars Connects AZ Staun-
Ton, except Sunday. TOT
Winchester Va. ana az
Covlngton. Va. daily. lot
Hot Springs. uorr
TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH-sIhcEh
STATION.
1910 A. NJ, Daily, for LynchburR ana
Clifton Forge. Connects, eN-
cept Sunday. with Rucking-
ham. Alberene, Lexington
and Craig Valley branches
and at Clifton Forge with
No. I for Cincinnati.
900 p. NJ. Except Sunday. with chair.
car for I,ynchburg and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-06
DELEGATES TO CONFERENCE.

Dr. Garrett Anderson, of King and
Queen; NJ A. Campbell, OF Manchester;
l.. NJ. Nance. OF Charles City county,
and NJ. Il. Gary. of Richmond. were
elected lay delegates to the annual con-
ference. which meets in Portsmouth in
November.
The third day was devoted 10 the dis
cussion of educational interests; the pas
sage of resolutions endorsing Church
schools colleges, and papers eulogizing
the administration OF Rev. DR.. Brown,
whose term as presiding elder of the
district expires in November and thank
ing the people OF King and Queen for
their unstinted hospitality.
The conference was most delightful
one and much credit is due Rev. T. o.
Edwards and DR.. Garrett Anderson, 10
whom was assigned the duty Of receiving
and providing homes for delegates and
visitors. These two gentlemen were
cheerfully assisted by the members of
shscklefords church. whose hearts and
homes were alike opened 10 all who en-
tered their thresholds
Among the visitors TO the conference
were Professor Smith. principal of Bed
ford Academy; Rev. James Cannon, prin-
cIpai of Blackstone Female College. and
Rev. A. G.. Rowe. OF Bowling Green
Academy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-06
TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH-sTREEr
STATInN

Daily. for Lynchburg and
Forge. Connects, ex-
cept Sunday. with Rucking-
ham. Alberene, Lexington.
and Craig Valley branches.
and at clifton Forge with
No. I for Cincinnati.
Except Sunday. with chair.
car, for Lynchburg. and
leaves Lynchburg 700 A. NJ.
FOR Lexington. except Sun
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-06

hotel ana Springs,
Rockish Gap, Blue
Ridge Mountains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
One Reason for Making yirginian a Colonel

Editor of The Times
Sir.-Recent comments upon the ease
with which promotion 10 high military
rank is secured In Virginia recall a story
told some years ago by certain state
senator. IL illustrates well the TACT tnat
as a requisite for such promotion. famil-
iarity with the odor Of burnt guupowder
is not at all necessary. That the MARIA
tor had sufficiently keen sense or the
ludicrous TO enjoy joke, even at his own
expense. Is shown by the following con-
versatiOn which once took place between
him and the present writer. He had been
called Colonel for at least thirty years
before It occurred.
Colonel did you see much service in
the late war;
'B,ess you. no. was too old to 90 into
Then you were in the war OF 1872.
NO. twas just the other way then;
was too young"
"oh. l see; you were in the Mexican
war"
Never was any nearer Mexico than
am at this minute"
Then there Is but one other alterna-
tive; you were an old time militia colo
nell"
Never was al a militia muster in my
life"
well. then. how In the world did you
get your title OF 'Colonei?'
III you'll promise never 20 tell on me
I'll explain howl got It, You see there
used TO be law. requiring every able
bodied man 10 go to muster four times
year. or TO pay a fine OF seventy-five
cents every time he was absent. l never
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
"Uncle- williams Novel Suggestion.

Editor Of The Times:
Sir-When we lived i'm the country We
had TO either pay our road tax IN money
or work on the road. Some times forty
or fifty of US would be working out our
tax. not able TO pay in cash. Otten We
worked overtime This we did because II
was 10 our advantage TO nave as Sood
roads possible.
A great deal has been suggested about
retrenchment and reform. We mere give
you a picture Of our condition. ana
suggestion,
our water bill is s. per year | have
wife and five children. My VIE mas three
families of white people 70 WASH TOT. Sne
clears $3.50 a week on the three families'
When we can get steady work our Hases
are from ~ cents TO 81 per DAY. Sohe-
times we work fve months; sometimes
seven months I'm the year. we nave 10
look out for house rent. clothing, food
doctors bill. etc. We can. by sacrifice,
paw for three months water; sometimes
six. The balance of the year We are In a
puzzle 10 get water for the "ashlhS'
cooking. and to keep ourselves clean.
Sometimes we can beg water; sometimes
we steal "A little water; sometimes IL rams
Gods blessing free). Water, water We
must have. The health OF our Fanny anu
OF the city demands II.
Now, then, as we worked on the CUM
try road with pick and snoNei. We are
willing 10 give the city OF Richmond eight
DAYS OF our time on the streets or IN any
other department we are capable OF; ano
receive a certificate for s., good only 70
myself at the water Office for " worm Oh
water.
The city has say two miles OF pipe TO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
A. thu Countryman Sees II.

Editor Of The Times:
Sir.-"'rhe observations and experience
for ten years Of an old member, which
appeared In The Times of the 10Th in
slant. may serve as good advice 10 Inc
Yokel delegate" but canhot be relished
by the poor. rural Taxpayer.
An old member. says hrst' thal
dog law IS more destructive Of statesmen
than of dogs" Well if this be true the
people would hal, with delight another
dog law.
Third. THE biennial spurts Of re-
trenchmcnt and reform result from the
foolish promises made by silly candidates
In the rural districts 10 their constitu-
ents. etc. As matter OF course TINS
class of rcformers never accomphshes
anything. except the disappointment OF
their guled and gu'lible constituents.
''OId members" experience is conclusive
that some constituents. at least. are gull
ed and gullible. once in great whllc
even the 'Yokel delegates poor con-
stituents get tired of foolish promises,
take matters in their own hands and re
adjust. But the rural voter does not look
for any retrenchment or reform from
any "Yokel delegate or "old member.
manner as IAN old member" describes,
unless It be TO reform q new ONCE a4iu AZ
trench some good fellow in II. An old
member" must be an up-to-date vote
maker or wire puller as he always gets
mere. But in his graphic description OF
sight of the fact that nearly all OF our
great men. from the days or Patrick
Henry and the mill boy OF the slash9s
were raised In the country. In an old
members" advice 10 the members OF
the Legislature. he fails entirely to say
one word for the benefit Of the people
but merely intimates that II Is danger
Gus for a member TO vote Tor certain
measures II he wishes 10 succeed himself
Does IAN old member represent the. eX-
perience Of all OF our solons? II So there
is. AT least, one person who. does not
expect any good thing from the present
Legislature. and that one IS
A COUNTRY JAKE.
Hopeful Va. Jan. -, 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
Evils NJ ye9ro Suffrage.

Editor OF THE TIMES: =,
Sir.-I have read a very signlnccnt col
toriai in the Philadelphia RECORD Oh w
LIST inst. on negro SUFFRAGE. IL Is very
remarkable that these northern neMspI-
pers after contendins with inc South
thirty years upon the negro questlo"'
should at last recognize the truth OF tne
Southern contention. and thus puDncly
avovy their error What struck me most
fOrcibly I'm this article was the sti ienlth,
that even i'm New England the hot-p,u
of anti-slavery agitation, there seems ~
be a growing sense of discouragcment aS
TO the outcome OF emancipation, ana an
acquiescence in the necessity Tor a lohE-
er proba tionary period before the negro
may safely share I'm the unrestricted en-
joyment Of this right TO vote. As INC
negro is already in the legal III not tiie a.
tual. enjoyment of this right IN an the
States save two or three, does this not
look "a If an agitation for the repeal or
amendment OF the lith ana lJth dneuu
ments of the Constitution or the Initeu
States so that each State could regulate
lis own srfferage. would find favor In
those States where heretofore we Would
not look for it? 1t certainly appears so 10
me. -
/ also see from an article in the New
York sun which you have also III an
probability seen. an intimtation that the
the help of the Republican party.
help OF the Republican party.
All this is in line with your long conten-
ton for honest elections. | nave read
I believe. almost every article that you
have published in faver of honest elect
ions but / have never thought you would
be successful. The negro has never yet
ruled the white man in his own country.
and | do not believe that the black belt
of Virginia will ever b. turned over 10
the rule of the negro. Do not misunder-
stand me. ] am not taking issue with you
upon this serious subject | am merely
looking at it from its practical side. DIS
cussing your attitude here recently with
a gentleman of much intelligence. who
deplored II. | said II believe The Times is
right II IT can bring about the results
II hopes to. IL Will force the General As
sembly TO amend the Constitution so that
what is now done illegally will be legally
done and that would be a very great
gain. 49,
Constitutional amendments. like some
recent Southern ones. are only "cowardly
make-shlfts" when an election officer has
tho power 10 disfranchise a voter by some
trick il is only the old evil over again.
and II will rise up 10 plague the party
that is benefited by IT. sooner or later.
The manly way 10 cure the evils we are
suffering from. would be 10 secure the re-
peal OF the 18th and 18th amendments.
Let II be done openly and above board.
and perhaps I'm time We VIII return 10
the old time general private and public
honesty that was once our boast.
Hampton. Va, Jan. 9Th. lH~
TIDEWATER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27

Editor " The Times
Sir.-lt does seem strange Chat 1000 age
gregatiOn OF men like Che Virginia House
Of DELEGATES. The majority of whom a."
ready 0n tine slightest pr1Norauou io
break forth into isrcmiad- on ilr hird
times and general 4eso.Ition. should Doe
willing 20 hamper amy industry lhtt
PROMISES t0 BRING money into fnf Sitfn
and give employment fo t number NJ n't
citizens.
And yet such was the case this morn.
ing when "a bill allowing The Norfolk AMI
Western Railway Company 20 CONSTRUCT
a branch line came up. and was Killed
bv au amendment that DO corporation
could possibly accept. and one thai n
seems strange any man with me good 81
tho farmer az heart should be Wiling 70
offer The farmers are crying TOT ftclu-
ties 10 transport their crops 10 markets..
the farmers Representatives are DOING
an i'm their power Co prevent him IRON
obtaining such facilities. while weeping
bitter tears over his hard luck
What road would agree I'd pay lof an
the stock killed by It's lines which tnf
amendment 10 the BIN would force n 10
do? Under such "a provision persons pos
sessed of descrepid stock could reap a rlch
harvest by suffering them to De- killed by
the cars and then presenting their own
estimates OF what The animals were
worth.
The farmer has fallen upon evil days.
He must change his mouthpicces-
Richmond Jan -. lNyn l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
yEW ORLEANS Events.
Sea Robber Takes the Ponce de Leon Han
dicap.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 26.-J. W.
Schorr g. Son landed their fourth stake
AT the meeting to-day. winning the Ponce
DE Leon handicap with Sea Rubber at
the prics of to ]. The talent figured the
Scborr cold as an outsider in the muddy
going and pinned their faith to David
who was well supported at to 2. The
favorite disliked the hard track. finishing
last and j. a. Grey. the only other likely
candidate, was too poorly handled by
Wood to win. The attendance and the
betting were fair. Summaries:
First race. six and a half furlongs-
Treopia. d2 to y first. Glenmoyne a 10 D
and 3 to 1O second, Judge Steadman G 10
1 third. Time 1:27 10
Second race, six furlongs-Tabouret :
to . first. Surmount q 10 ! and TO %
second. Gil Ray az to 81 third. Time
I:2O.
Third race, Ponce De Leon handicap
seven and half furlongs-Sea Rubber
g to u first. Albert q to and to j
second Balk Line Is to u third. Time.
1:a2 1-2.
Fourth race. one mile-Bob Millican g
toll ) first. Backing Brush a TO ] and
to 81 second, Robert Bonner q to ID
third. Time. 1850 l-2.
Fifth race. six furlongs-Mazepha g to
u first Pat Morrissey Is to ! and TO
81 second. Headlight g to u third. Time,
1l9 1-2.
Sizth race. six furlongs-Carlotta c
(even) first. Belle Of Fordham % to and
4 TO 81 second Van Brunt 90 TO u third.
Time, 100.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27

measures II they are betrayed gy those
from whom they receive their education
on monetary subjects into a support OF
faIlacious doctrines. a correct reform OF
our financial system will be rendered
hopeless. until further sad experience
shall have demonstrated that a perma-
nent and high degree Of prosperity can
not be secured without II.
Years devoted to the study OF economic
conditions. and visiting every section OF
the country. have convinced me that the
urgent demand Is not for dollar OF low
commercial value. but for a banking sys-
tenn that will enable every person having
good securities to obtain currency at
low rate of interest where he is engaged
in business and his securities are under
stood II Is practically an impossibility
for person. no matter how good MS
character and his securities. TO secure
discounts I'm the great banking cehlres
where neither are known. what the
country needs is not inferior money, but
a better distribution OF tanking facilities.
1.-THE power 10 give currency 10 the
value of the resources owned In any 10
calitv will enable the people TO create TOT
themselves all the currency they require
for the prompt and unrestricted transac-
ton OF their legitimate business.
For this reason I heartily endorse
every movement designed 10 foster small
but safe banks wherever needed. no mat
ter how remote from the great CONNER
cal centres.
Revise the banking laws. Let the COIN
age laws stand"
The Merchants Association OF New
York representing thousands OF business
houses. millions of invested capitai
through its representatives set TO the
monetary convention has announced that
the bill Incorporating the plan OF me
commission will be fought IN congress ~
it's present form and changes must be
made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
mi. extra ,axat,on. heavy burden upon

this extra taxation. a heavy burden upon
the people?
am no believer in the theory that the
higher the people are taxed the more
prosperous they become.
In the event Of a rental or the public
rocks there are people who fear that they
will be taken up by monopolists and
others who are non residents or the
State.
Now II seems that this could be obviat-
ed I'm a great measure. by leasing I'm lots
OF from five TO not more than hfty acres.
To one individual or company, ana lei
this bottom be leased only 10 actual resi-
dents OF the State Many VIII want 10
know hwo the State will be able TO MAIN
tain. order and protect the interests OF
those who lease the public rocks
individuals who lease Will, or course,
place watchmen on their grounds to pro-
tect them from invasion. Would not the
civil authorities. assisted by the military
land forces OF the State. under more rigid
laws. ACCOMPLISH the desired effect?
WHERE Is THE PROFIT?
IL a set OF men commit murder or other
heinous crimes on the Chesapeake Bay
or its tributaries. does IT require a State
navy to apprehend them? | repeat let
the laws be more rigid and see that they
are properly executed. With heavy DEBT
already incumbering the state IL Is not
likely that the people of this great COM
monwealth will remain contented with
the present condition Of affairs. concern
ing the oyster industry. l have shown py
the Auditors statement above that the
expenditures for the maintenance or the
State navy for the fiscal year ending sep
tember 90 1897. were S5o,sFf while the
receipts of revenue from the oyster In
dustry for the same period were only
500 .9SJ 20. Where IS the profit for the peo-
ple7
Should they be satisfied. while, by rent
ing or leasing all OF the public oyster
grounds OF the State, they could derive
annually. half million Of dollars?
In conclusion. ! will say that l nave
honestly endeavored to present plain
straightforward truthful statement OF ar
fairs concerning the oyster industry ana
its necessities. and have placed this sub
ject before tho people. with a view toward
cnliehtenlng them upon theme or vast
importance 10 the State.
J. X. TODD.
Battery Park. Va. Jan q. 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27

ton no thinking person will deny the
question Of how best TO punish our ollm-
inals Is now agtating the public MIND.
II is too a serious one. Punishment Tor
crime committed must be melted ont 60
offenders. But punishment must Dee in
proportion to the crime COMM tted. and
must have a tendency. If possible 60 cor
rect and improve the offender II Is the
purpose OF law makers in civilized and
Christian countries. IN Furnishing offend
ers. 10 try 10 prevent crime, rather IMAM
wreak vengeance of the poor culprit who
has transgressed the law, and in help
lessness lies in its iron hands. VIII the
establishment Of the whipping-post law
mend matters? Some say yes, others
no: who can tell2
To put criminals 10 work Is good mode
of punishment which Is humane ana
worthy OF a Christian country. our pub
lie roads need 10 be worked. No one Will
deny this statement In rural sections
the population is too sparse and tnelr
means too inadequate 10 put our roads
In good condition.
Put our criminals 10 this greatly need
ed work The benefits will De OF I'M
measurable extent. F. =. PAkhAM.
GAINESVILLE, Va, Jan p, 1895.