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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-07

Gen. Weyler's organ is said to have
attacked President Mckinley and Min
ister Woodforj in severe terms
Gen. Weyler has defied the Govern
ment to take proceedings against him
on account of his attacks on the Uni
ted States.
Lock No 2, at High Bridge, on the
Kentucky river is now complete and
open to navigation. This will render
the Kentucky river navigable for
boats drawing up to six feet, a dis
lance of about four miles above Hick-
man Bridge, being a total of IA miles
from the mouth at Carrollton-
There appears to be a misunder-
standing among the Kentucky lawyers
as to when the recently elected Clerk
OF the Court of Appeals goes into office.
Some are under the impression that
he should have gone in January 1, but
the constitution distinctly states that
his term does not begin until the first
Monday in September, 1898
Congress reconvened Wednesday.
Little legislation is expected before
next week. In the House the time will
be devoted mainly to the civil service
debate, which promises to be unusual
ly lively if not sensational at times. In
the Senate the subjects scheduled for
early consideration are the Hawaiian
question, the Corbett contest, the I'm
migration Bill and financial legisla-
ton.
At Russelville Robert Evans, a High
School boy, stabbed George Duncan, a
schoolmate, to death.
Both branches of the General As
sembly listened attentively to the
reading of the Governors message.
The Hawaiian annexation treaty
will be called up in the Senate next
Monday.
A Liverpool syndicate is to build an
immense tobacco manufacture in Lou
isville, giving employment to 100 men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
AN OPPORTUNITY IMPROVED.

The stanton Record takes advantage
OF the opportunity given It by The Times
TO deny that 1t had any Intention Of in
timating in a recent article that the
Court of Appeals of Virginia winked at
tho frauds practiced under the Virginia
election law.
The Record thinks, however that IT has
accomplished great result "in forcing
from The Times confession that u fair
election can be held under our election
law. and that they are held i'm most of
the counties and cities Of the State"
The Record has not made a discovery.
II We have said this We have said 1t a
hundred times in these columns. Our
complaint OF the law is not that II forces
men to cheat, for 1t does not, but that It's
provisions are such as to permit them
to do so. We have so often pointed this
out that to go over the ground again
would be 20 thresh over old straw.
The observation OF our Staunton con-
temporary that "this law has beeen pass
"a upon by the Supreme Court of our
state and declared constitutional. and
that any criticism OF the law is n criti-
cism OF the court" Is by no means origi-
nal II Is an argument that has been
used time and again in defence OF this
election law and We have nit It every time
IL has raised It's ugly head.
As we said before. we had no idea that
tho Stanton News or any other repu-
table newspaper would intimate that the
Court Of Appeals of Virginia sanctioned
election frauds. But II is clear that a
novice reading such an expression as that
which we quote from the Record could
not but get the idea that all practices OF
slick politicians under this law were
right and sanctioned by tha Court OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14

Appeals. because the court has said that
the law IS right. The court did not say
and did not intimate that there could be
no frauds under this law. The court
simply passed upon the letter of the law.
not upon the manner OF its execution.
our Staunton contemporary is innocent
indeed when It says that 1.-THE court
would have declared the law unconstitu-
tional 81 the fact had presented itself to
them that there was any chance OF
fraud" Slick politicians are entirely too
slick knowingly to pass law that Is In
conflict with the Constitution. They
make the law most plausible on its face
but leave It wide open for manipulation.
What we contend for Is not a law which
merely makes it possible for honest men
TO conduct an honest election, but a law
which makes dishonest elections impossi-
bile
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
AFTERMATH.

{ Sunday was record breaker in New
York. The thermometer went up to 20
degrees.
At the request OF General Henry T.
Douglas, Hugh d. Wise, first lieutenant
I'm the Ninth United States Infantry, has
been detailed as his aide-de-camp with
orders to report at once for duty. Lieu
tenant Wise is a son of John ;. Wise.
Hon. Henry Watterson, OF the Louis
vile Courier-Journal, has been selected
by the Key Monument Association Of
Frederick. Md, to deliver the Grafton at
the unwilling exercises, which are to take
place on August 9Th next.
Edward Butler. a private OF Company
+, Forty-seventh Regiment, is spending
his honeymoon in the guard-house, says
the New York Herald. He took sudden
notion TO leave camp without asking per-
mission and go to Brooklyn and get
married He found his sweetheart will
ing, and on Friday last the pair went to
the Catholic church in Sheffield avenue,
near Liberty, and were married without
the knowledge OF the brides parents.
When Butler cine back 20 camp he
found that his company had gone TO Fort
Adams, and he was promptly put In the
guard-house for leaving camp without
permission.
Gideon & Daily have disposed Of their
great two-year-old. Jean Bereaud, 10
former Secretary OF the Navy William
C. whitney, whose horses race in the
name and colors Of Sydney Paget. The
price paid for the son OK His Highness
and Carrie c. is not made public. but is
drought TO be I'm the neighborhood OF
$4,000 and half his winnings
4 bill is now before the Louisiana Leg
islature. providing that the street rail-
way companies shall furnish separate
cars for whites and negroes. and re-
quiring that no person Of either race
shall be permitted in n car set apart
for passengers Of the other.
There IS a serious division in the Kirk
land Baptist church at Atlanta, which
has resulted in the resignation Of the
pastor. Rev. ]. L. d. Hillyer, and the
withdrawal Of twenty-one members or
the congreg ation. The cause OF the trou-
BILE has not yet been made clear, the
leaders being reticent regarding the trou-
BILE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
UNPRECEDENTED EXPORTS.

The interesting statement is made from
Washington that the farmers OF the
limited States are drawing upon other
parts OF the world for more money IN
the fiscal year which ends June Goth than
in any preceding year In the history of
the country.
The preliminary reports OF May expor-
tations which have reached the Bureau
Of Statistics make IT appear that the
total agricultural exports OF the year
will be sS35, 900. 900 in value. Never be-
fore have the agricultural products
reached $500 10000 and never but twice
have they been as much as 100000 COO.
Compared with tho last fiscal year the
increase in exports OF agricultural pro-
ducts will be sl5O,Ooo,oOO and compared
with the year 1896 the increase will be
over S250.OO0.o00. AS TO individual items,
we find that the exports Of breadstuhs
alone viii amount 10 more than $780,
10000. an excess OF slOoOOO,OO0 over the
exports Of 1897. The value Of wheat ex-
ports will be more than double those OF
the fiscal year 1897.
Corn exports also show an enormous
increase, the exports during the month OF
May being larger than those OF any other
month in the history of the country
while the total exports for the year WILL
FOR the first ime, pass the 2oooooooo BUSH
el line.
There has also been a large increase
in the exports Of corn meal oats, oat-
meal and rye. We note also decided
increase in what is known in the com
mercial world as provisions, including
beef. hog and dairy products. The
total will probably reach sl0,WooOo in
value. No wonder the farmers Of the
West are prosperous. No wonder that
they are opposed 20 making experiments
with the financial system Of the coun-
fssxs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14

streets. thereby endangering the lives
Of the people.
Mary Shields, colored. was given ten
days as a suspicious character.
\. Stricken and j. II. Jones, PAID W.
each for the privilege OK lighting on 'no
street.
Ben Taylor. colored, was assessed $50
for using profane language on the street
James Allen, colored. got drunk Oh
Sunday. and It cost him $50.
Wilbur Gordon, same.
Glenn Hudgins. ditto.
Allen Jones. coored. cursed and abused
Victoria Mccoy, and he was requested
to pay wherewithal amounting TO W..
John Anderson, cOlored. was fined $o.'o
for being disorderly on the street.
Alex. Robinson, cOlored. Is alleged 10
have taken a bicycle belonging TO far-
sons and Sheppard and the case Will
be heard this morning.
Fleming Randolph. colored. didn't think
anybody had anything 20 do with ms
getting drunk i'm hot weather II he want
ed to. Sergeant Jeter thought differently
and the difference Of opinion cost REM
ing thirty days in Jail.
Sadie Richardson. colored. said Hattie
Gates beat her. but the evidence showed
that IT was a free for all fight and tho
two women were each forced 20 pay S.l0
Morris Satteriield is alleged to haVe
assaulted ID. Brown with hammer
but the case was compromised, costs
were paid and the charge dismissed.
Mary Jackson, colored, needed SHOES
and having no other way to get them
she took a pair belonging 20 Fred Pow
ders. Fred demurred and Mary appeared
I'm line where the case was made clear,
and she went down for thirty days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
ETHER MUIRE THE VICTIM,
This the Name OF the Man Crushed TO
Death by Street Car.

Coroner william II. Taylor held an In
quest Sunday morning at IL O'Clock over
the remains of the unfortunate man who
was crushed to death at the corner OF
Grace and Twenty-hrst streets, Saturday
night at 1880 o'clock by one or the ken
mond Railway and Electric Company 3
cars. The verdict OF the jury eAOheiat-
ed every one from blame.
The name OF the dead man was learned
TO be Ether Muire, who was a Wen
known resident Of Paramount.
Mr.. Richardson and Captain Johh H.
Redwood were among the hrsI u
reach the injured man. .,,.
The unfortunate man was brotner-ln-
law OF Captain John III. Redwood, or the
Fire Department, and Deputy High Con-
stable Of Richmond
A very curious circumstance is con-
nected with the death. Captain REDWOOD
was passlng when the accident happened,
and turned TO help 10 extricate the man
from the wheels, little thinking VINO ne
might be. An hour later messenger
called at his house and told him the Cor
oner's instruction 10 summon jury Tor
the inquest Sunday morning. lie ala
50. ana not until the jury had gathered
did the truth come upon MIN. a gentie-
man who knew Mr.. Muire came to Cap
tain Redwood and asked to go ana see
the corpse. lie did so. identihed the oody
ana captain htNNOpu ltNciFNh ~" NN'''
BILE shock natural under the circumstan-
ces. lie hurried 20 the home Of the sis
ter and now widow. and broke the It'd
ings as gently as he could.
Besides a wife, three small children
survive MIR. Aiuire. For number or
wears he has been In the employ OF the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
company as a coach painter and AT the
time Of hts death was employed by the G.
a o. Company in similar capacity.
He was about thlrty-seven years OF age,
and was born In King and Queen county.
though he has teen living In Richmond
for many years
Mr.. Mulre had just left his family and
had gone for some wine for his wife.
and was returning home.
The funeral took place yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. ara the interment was
in lakewood. The Monacan Tribe OF Red
Men took charge OF the remains, ana
held services at the grave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
TO MEET IN CHATTANOOGA.
Richmond Wholesale Grocers VIII
Leave Tonight.

4 delegation OF prominent Richmond
business men will leave here to-
night for Chattanooga, Ten1., wnere they
go to attend the annual meeting OF the
Southern Wholesale Grocers Association,
which will be held In that city Thursday
and Friday.
President Egbert G. Leigh. Jr., and
aud Secretary Edward f.. Hooker will
leave ahead OF the Richmond delegation
so as to be In Chattanooga short time
before the Association meets.
The Richmond delegation will leave at
midnight and will travel over the South
ern. going through Asheville and the
beautiful Land Of the Sky reaching
Chattanooga Wednesday night at 100
O'Clock.
Those who will be in this party are:
T.. A. Saunders. +. ID. Beverage, j. w.
Banton. r. l.. HARRISON, member or
Christian. Winfree Company, w. y. West
J. W. Harrison. J. 5. Moore, John ID.
Blair, H. j. Myers Mr. Kelly. OF Nor
folk. Va: Mr.. Lawson, OF South Boston,
Va: L. C.. Younger.
President Leigh has received a large
numter OF letters from ell over the ter
ritorv embraced by the Associations
membership which indicate that there
will be a large attendance this year, In
Guiding members from every State from
Virginia TO Texas AMI also from Indian
Territory and Oklahoma Territory.
The Association IS now the strongest
commercial organization I'm the Southern
states and Yields n strong influence over
the business Of the South. The organiza-
ton has done n great deal towards bring
ing up the manufacturers and jobbers
always holding that they had many COM
mon interests.
There will be no measures OF revolu-
tionary character introduced in the meet
ing this year. but a good deal Of business
OF interest 20 the organization will be
transacted. The delegates will return to
Richmond Sunday or Monday next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
THE AMERICAN PRESS.

IN SUNDAYS paper we submitted some
remarks on the subject OF yellow jour
,al,sn. and expressed our opinion OF the
fake which such newspapers prac''ce
upon the public. But for all that we
believe that no journal in this country
however yellow. is as bad as the hnanciSi
journals Of London, according TO Ernest
Terah Hooley, the boomer whose SEN
sational failure has just been announced
Hooley said:
"T intend TO show up the methods OF
some OF the financial journals so that
they will never dare TO hold up their
heads again.
1T is not gambling or drinking that
has bankrupted me. but attacks without
rhyme or reason by financial papers
which brought my creditors on me IN .
hunch. They ridiculed my companies
and discredited everything l was con-
cerned in. Yet have promoted compa-
MES which did not make penny from
because these newspapers took all the
profit. I paid one 100000, while single
article in another paper cost me $oO'VVV'
We have seen such charges as this
against the financial journals of London
in fiction, but we did not believe that
they could be substantiated in fact. We
believe in the freedom Of the press and
we think it not too much TO say that
the free press is the bulwsrk of American
liberty. But nothing in this world short
Of a venal judiciary could be worse than
a venal press. The newspaper whose
opinion can be bought. or the newspaper
which blackmais for the purpose OF eX-
torting money is, to our way OF thinking
the most vicious and contemplate thing
on earth.
We do not by any means approve all
the methods of American newspapers
but generally speaking they are at least
free from the charge Of venality, and we
believe that that will always be a char
acterisUc Of the American press. The
tendency ia more and more towards hon
est independence in the editorial conduct
Of the newspaper.
Even the day of the organ is done. Men
no longer desire TO read the opinion Of
a publication that is run in the interest
Of some faction or party. and is compell-
ed whether or not 90 harp always on one
string. The preference of American free
men is for the fearless, independent jour
nal that hsy an opinion OF its own and
the courage 70 express it, that prints the
news fearlessly and comments upon 1t
courageously.
There are some very narrow-minded
people who will not "let a paper come
into their house" If It is not always in
accord with their political views But
these are the exception. There IS
growing demand in America for the news
paper that is honest. brave and indepen-
dent.
Newspaper opinions win never, in our
Judgment be purchasable in the United
States, for the simple reason that an
opinion which can be purchased IS not
worth purchasing. The newspaper that
offers its opinion 10 the highest bidder
will soon DO exposed. and nobody would
give the slightest heed to the opinion Of
such a newspaper. Indeed fer IL TO ad-
vocate any cause were to damage in ad-
vance. Some Of cur newspapers are yell
low, but few If any Of them are black.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
lis Regular Meeting.

The regular meeting Of Lee Camp, Sons
OF Confederate Veterans, was heid last
evening.
Lieutenant W. J. Morrisette occupied
the chair in the absence OF Commander
Walden.
Prayer was offered by Mr.. Boulling, OF
Lee Camp.
Very little except routine business oc-
cupied the time of the camp.
Mr. Cox, OF the Executive COMMITTEES,
reported on the absence OF the other
members OF tho committee.
Acting commander urged the Executive
Committee to place a suitable sign In
front OF the Sons OF Veterans cottage.
advertising that the cottage was built
by the Sons.
Chairman Cox stated that in HIS opinion
there was no balance due on the cottage.
Chairman. continuing, stated that S25.S9
resulted from the recent entertainment.
There was a very light attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
GIVE HIM A CHANGE,
Charles ROsser Wants 10 Follow the
Examine Set by Hobson.

Example set Dy HOUSOh'
Charlie Rosser likes his toddy, and in
consequence he IS now in the caiaooose.
He wants to go fight for his country ana
has written a letter to justice Orulch-
field to that end.
The Justice says that he will give Ros-
ser a chance just as soon as the recruit
Inc officers Indicate their willingness TO
swear him In.
The letter reads as follows;
Richmond Jail. June II, 1898.
Hon. ]. J.. Crutchheld:
Dear sit.-You said that when Captain
Bossieux came to Richmond to get men
for the army you would release me II
enlisted
Now. Your Honor, the Captain has ar
rived, ne is enlisting men, and yet am
here.
promise.
Bring me TO your court and let me
take the pledge before Your Honor, then
LEI me take my chances in the war.
7 never was more sincere and earnest
I'm my good resolutions than now, Judge;
and I think this soldiers life will make
a man Of me.
Deep down in the heart Of every man
there is the spark OF true manhood. and
{ think the spanlards. and the thought
Of this war, have touched that chord In
mine.
Turn me loose. Judge. and give me an
opportunity to emulate the deeds OF
HObsOn.
trust you will look at this appeal In
the spirit with which ! write IT, and.
once again asking you for your mercy
and clemency believe me, very truly
yours, Respectfully,
CHARLES 2. ROSSER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14

will inquire OF a hank that has 5000 900
OF deposits. It will find thai Il rarely ever
has on hand more than $4,000 OF actual
cash. IL relies. for meeting demands
upon Il for money. upon assigning to the
person calling for money credit that
some one else has placed with IT, 1t is
with these credits belonging to some one
else that {; mcets nine demands on II
out OF ten. IL keeps, therefore. only
enough actual cash in Its vaults to meet
the demands OF the people who must
have cash in their pockets 10 20 to mar
ket and pay street car fare. but these
amount 10 the very smallest fraction OF
the actual business of the country. The
business OF the country. then, IS done by
assigning credits from one person TO an
other upon the books Of the banks and
the merest pittance OF actual money IS
used in its transactions. II Is not
swindle, therefore. for checks 20 be
drawn when there is no actual money to
meet them They are met by other
checks resting upon actual values OF com
modities and the experience Of the world
proves that these are the only redemp-
tons Of checks that men VIII consent to
have.
What is wanted therefore, is absolute
confidence that check for $1,000 will be
paid in gold dollars, each one of which
contains 2S.22 grains OF pure gold. When
that confidence exists, credits will swell
out to a volume greater than tho imagi-
nation can conceive OF, and based al
ways upon the solid creations OF labor
and the people will have all the money
they can use. But lay finger upon the
integrity OF the standard OF value and
credits will shrink up as mists disappear
before the sun and more money VIII dis
appear in one night than ali the minis Of
the world could coin out Of mountains OF
silver in one hundred years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
Writes From Santiago.

Eddie Howard. a son OF Walker How
ard, the janitor on the upper toor OF the
the Capitol building, is on the battleship
Texas He writes 10 his parents from
Santiago that the Americans have been
hunting for the Spaniards but can't find
them. He says tho Spaniards are tricky
and treacherous.
Howard tells about the sinking OF the
Merrimac and says sailors regard this
feat as one that demanded n great
amount OF courage. Walker states that
he sleeps on deck every night as the ma
rines may DO summoned TO their posts
Of duty az any minute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
Transfers Of Real Estate.

Richmond. p. A. Brauer to Callle A.
Brauer Is 2-S feet on Venable street,
southwest corner Twenty-sNth. subject
10 deed of trust for $,4l840, $500
Dallas Forbes trustees, TO j. o. Phil
lips. d feet on north side Chaliin street,
27l feet west Of Reservoir, $3.50.
Lewis Glnter's trustees 20 the Jefferson
Hotel Company. 81 % feet on south side
valley between Main, Franklin, Adams
and Jefferson streets. $500
Henrico: North Side Land company 20
Henry lin Dogeett and William y.
Duke lot 70 IN square A. and lot IL IN
square a. Chestnut Hill, 500.
Henry s. winston and wite 70 u =.
Brauer, 800 feet on west side twentieth
street, III feet north Of Z, sou.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
IL You But Knew.

All II You knew what tears are shed
BY lonely hearth in lonely home,
1 think that 1 should hear your tread
That you would come.
II you could only know what Joy may lie
Within the sunshine Of glance,
You would look up when passing by
AS IL by chance.
Or II you knew what comforts pour
Like balm from one soft, kindly smiles
You would stand near my open door
A little while.
or. IL It might be that you knew
How all that's best of dear and falr
You are to mel think that you
Would enter there.
C. +. Meetkerke IN the ArSosy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
Summer JOYS.

They come. Tho merry summer months
OF beauty, song and flowers;
They come The gladstone months that
bring thick leahness 10 bowers
Thus sung the ancient poet, but II he
were here to-day
Methinks he'd tune his Tyre up and twang
some other lay.
For summer brings no flowers TO US IN
town who toll away;
In place OF ieafy bowers smoke SHUTS
out the suns glad ray;
And. for week OF pure, sweet afr,
where skies are blue and clear,
We have 10 shell out all that we have
saved up through the year.
Chicago News,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
Chnncerr Court Decrees,

The following DEGREES and orders were
entered yesterday in the Chancery Cour''
Rose vs.. Thurman; decree Of reference
Blair ct ais. vs.. Blair S executors oe'
cree directing the sale Of certain securi'
ties and the reinvestment Of funds.
Davis. who sues &c, vs. hulcner
Decree dismissing the suit and releasing
his penders as to certain property on St.
Stephens street.
S. p. Lathrop's executors ~. NJ. ii.
Moore. ct ais. Decree distributing funds.
Euker vs. workman ct ais. order
granting injunction and awarding costs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
HeGoes 10 Cuba.

Private advices to a friend in the city
states that Mr.. y. d. Christian, Jr who
Joined RoOsevelt's Rough Riders about ten
days ago has been chosen among the
first detail Of that command TO 90 TO
Cuba.
Mr.. Christian left Tampa with his COM
mand last Wednesday and as the rough
riders will lead in the landing It IS pre-
sumed he IS now on Cuban soil.