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Daily camera., 1898-03-14
shopksepers are Ready.

Two new artillery regiments. Fifty
million dollars ptomised for det.rse
The obsiructionists at the capitol | We
been swept away. Gar Reed, vi tm
the Spanish consider too good fo. Z
Yankee" has been compelled to give The
war measures a clear track. Boutellc
has been s.detracked. and even Senator
Hale of Spain. 1t is no longer possible
to disguise the war preparations Let It
come. The "shopkeepers Of North
America" are ready for it.-New York
Journal.
Daily camera., 1898-03-14
FLOTILLA LEAVES CADIZ.

Six Spanish Torpedo Boats on Their Way
to Cuba.
Madrid. March Al he torpedo fotilla
consisting of six ships left Cadiz today
for Cuba. This action has been taken
contrary to an earlier announcement OF
an intention to defer their start indefinite
ly and it is regarded as significant of a
determination to resist the demands of
the United States for an indemnity for
the Maine.
Daily camera., 1898-03-14
Mas MaafinE.

There will be mass meeting Of citi-
zens in the Court house tomorrow night
to discuss the feasibility of ofgranting the
Chautauqua association the land and
buildings required. A full attendance is
desired.
Daily camera., 1898-03-14
PURCHASING WARSHIPS.

Secretary Long Has Completed Deal In
London.
Washington, March I4.-Secretary
Long today officially announced the pur-
chase of two warships in course of con.
struction in British shipyards for Brazik
Work on the vessels will be pushed with
all the speed possible.
Daily camera., 1898-03-14
SENATE WILL INVESTIGATE.

A Resolution Reported Calling for an Ex-
planatlon of the Maine Disaater.
Washington, March ID. = Senator
Chandler's resolution authorizing the in
,vestigation by the naval committee of the
Maine disaster was favorably reported
on today.
Daily camera., 1898-03-14
TODAY 5 NEWS.
TWENTY FIVE MILLIONS.

The President Will Submit q Message De-
manding That Amount.
Washington. March I4-lt is asserted
that the presidents message will be pre-
sented the last of this week or the first
of next, in which he will advise the de-
mand OF s25 100000 from Spain as as in.
demnity for the destruction of the Maine.
Daily camera., 1898-03-14
Unimportant Day with Congress.

Unimportant Day With Congress.
Washington, March I4-The house
and senate passeu an uneventful day,
both afternoon and morning sessions be.
ing devoted to the consideration of local
bills.
Daily camera., 1898-03-14

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it,fails
% cure. Is cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

We print in another column an article
from the Chicago Chronicle on the Reddy-
Barksdale bill TO choose Senators in Con-
gress by primary election. What the
Chronicle says is worthy Of perusal by
those who oppose the bin. Sentiment IN
favor Of all such measures is growing
for hey are but steps I'm the direction OF
a change in the Constitution which viii
make United states Senators elective by
popular vote.
The Chronicles article is based on the
presumption that the Virginia bill has
been defeated. We are glad 10 say that
such is not the fact. There is a strong
influence against #, and its source is not
hard to trace But there are men IN the
Legislature who are more concerned about
the interests Of the people than about
the personal interests OF the Senatorial
candidates. and we trust that they are
sufficiently numerous 20 pass this bill OF
the peoples by a pronounced majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
AFTERMATH.

Lent begins this year on the 25d In
stnat-next Wednesday.
The Kentucky legislature has adopted
a resolution declaring that cuba should
be free.
A California woman, middle-aged but
energetic. has determined TO leave her
less vigorous husband in comfort at home
while she goes to the Klondike to seek
fortune for them both. That's the KIND
OF New Woman many q man would be
wiling TO marry.
Curtis II. Brogden Of North Carolina,
only living Republican Ex-Governor Of the
State, has publishd a card reqouncing the
Republican party and saying that it is
doomed IN that state; that 1t represents
the bondholders. and viii be repudiated.
Admission Ala. has just celebrated its
sixteenth birthday anniversary.
Members Of the New York Legislature
get 81. 800 a year each. The Republican
senator's propose biennial sessions with a
salary Of Sl,C0O a year.
The residence Of 7. Townsen Burden, IN
New York has been again robbed OF
jewels a young swede was arrested.
charged with the crime. and the swag was
recovered.
II is said that Mr.. VIM. C.. Whitney
and a party Of friends viii build a fine
hotel at Aiken. S. C..
The Iroquois Club, Of Chicago. will cele-
brate Jenerson's birthday. and ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland will be one of the speak
CTS.
Miss Ethel Morgan Dawson. the only
daughter Of the late Captain T. w Daw-
son. editor Of the Charleston News and
Courier, was married to Mr.. Herbert Bar
ry. OF New York city, on Wednesday
last
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
IT'S NOT A QUESTION OF LEGS.

Advocates OF the free coinage of sill
yer have generally reduced their argu-
ments TO the formula that it is easier for
the Government to stand upon two legs
than upon one. 1t is really surprising TO
find how completely this formula has inn
beddcd itself in the free coiner's mind
Meet one where you will, and, If silver
comes up. which will certainly be the
case he will at once tell you IT. is easier
for the Government to stand upon two
legs than Il IS upon one, and, when he
announces that proposition TO you, he
looks down upon you as one who would
pity a poor fellow that missed his edu-
cation.
We don't know who first condensed
the free silver argument into this
apothegm but ne formulated one admit
rably adapted TO the argument. il is
Just as sensible as the argument can be
made when stated in any language at
all and as IT is brief and pointed. it
affords an opportunity for examining the
whole silver case i'm a very few words.
There is really no question Of legs or Of
standing involved in the matter Of silver
or no silver The Government does not
stand and the Government does not stand
upon legs. The Government is an ideal
individuality without either legs, arms
or feet. We speak of the Government
standing. as q metophorical way OF cX-
pressing the idea that it is vigorous, alert
and capable of meeting every response
binty that it may be faced with But
it does not stand, nevertheless, in the
sense that IS suggested by the free sill
vertcs' formula. There is, therefore, no
question of legs or standing involved
The question is Of existence and of pro-
gressiveness, of virility and not Of legs.
If legs were involved the free coiner
would greatly strengthen his case by
saying 1t is easier for the Government to
stand upon two legs than upon one. and
upon four legs than upon two.
And neither case Would have the
slightest analogy to the matter in ques-
ton. IT is easier for a man or woman
to stand upon two legs than upon one,
or for a COW to stand upon four legs than
upon two, but after both cases have
been stated and thoroughly examined it
is found that they have no relation TO
tho question. whether it IS easier for the
Government to have two widely different
standards of value than one that is fixed
and steady. one is question OF gravita-
ton. the other q question Of finance. and
the one has no more relation TO the
other than a coral reef has to ii bed Of
violots.
Now If our free silver friends would
get these questions OF graVtation out of
their heads and study free silver as
question of finance, they would find all
Of their difficulties disappearing. Legs be-
long to the domain of balancing bodies
silver belongs TO the domain OF balancing
accounts and what would aid in the
one department would only confuse in
the other.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
Popular Choice Of Senator'S.

Although the bill introduced in the VIZ
ginia Legislature providing for the choice
0f United States senator's by popular
vote has failed Of passage, its failure
was due TO personal reasons rather than
TO opposition to the measure ITSELF In
Virginia, as in most other States the
feeling in favor of the popular vote Is
growing stronger. 1t is only a question
Of time when the reform will be accom-
plished
OF course. until the requisite constitu-
tional amendment can be adopted the
result desired can be accomplished only
by indirection. That was what the VIZ
GINA bill contemplated. II provided
that the people might express their pre-
ference for United States senator at the
same time they vote for members OF the
Legislature.
But even this method would be prefer
able TO the system by which Hanna buys
his way TO the senate and Mason ratties
around in the chair OF stephen ~ Doug
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

and will cost when completed over 49,
O00.
Tho stage will be large enough 20 &C.
cOmmodate the heaviest scenery carmen
by any attraction. and the AUDITORIUM
will contain over one thousand seats
Manager Lcath will book only hrst-class
attractions for the theatre, as ne mas
faith I'm the thcatre-gOers or Newport
News and believes that the city VIII sup
port "a standard theatre.
Tho lease was obtained over n number
OF other bids. some from tho most prom
inent managers I'm the United states, ana
he should feel compllmented 40 the faith
the capitalists have IN bis ability 20 man.
age the theatre.
with this new theatre Mr. Leath win
have "a circuit Of theatres iu four cities
Richmond. Norfolk Newport News and
Potorsburg--whi gives him the advant-
age OF booking attractions for week IN
this State
Announcement viii be made later as 20
who VII. represent Mr. Lcath in New
port News. as be has not as set COM
ploted his plans FOR his representatives.
for next season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

las because OF a wrangle between two
factions of a corrupt Republican machine.
Anything which tends TO give the people
themselves voice I'm choosing their
representatives. in the United States SEN
ate will be better than the auctioning
Off OF seats as practlced In most OF the
States to-day.
The present system OF choosing SEN
ators is the work of men like Alexander
Hamilton. They distrusted the ability
Of the people 10 govern themselves and
they sought % establish as one branch
OF the national Legislature a body which
should as nearly as possible resemble
the English house of lOrds-superior 10
the people and not responsible to them
These men distrus.cd tho people and
there are some who hold the same opin-
ion to-day Mr.. Justice Brewer Of the
Supreme Court Of the United States. for
example. talks Of the irresponsible ma
jority' as though any other power than
a majority OF the people were recognized
in the United States. We hear too from
Republican speakers and Republican
newspaper apprehensive uttorances about
the license OF the masses and the insta-
bility OF popular sentiment-the Inter
ference being that some power does or
should exist superior 20 the popular Will.
Fortunately, however, these sentiments
are held by relatively few people. The
great majority Of American citizens are
firmly convinced that the people should
have more rather than less voice I'm the
affairs Of government, and this c0nvic-
ton Is likely TO result not only I'm thu
choice Of senator's by a direct vote. but
IN the adoption Of the initiative and re-
farendum for the control OF legislation.
The senatorial matter will be settled
first. The United States senate, from =
dignided and able-if not always patriot
ic-body has degenerated into a. more
aggregation Of rich men and rich
mems representatives. The few hon
orable and patriotic men who SIT
i'm the upper house of Con-
grcss are powerless against the great ma
iority Of corrupt vulgarians like Hanna
and corporation lackeys Ike Thurston.
It Is uncomfortable and int0larable that
this condition should exist indefinitely
i'm a Republic and the indications am point
10 am impending reform Whether the
constitution hoe amended or not. means
will be found to- make the election of
United states senators "a verdict of the
popular viii rather than a mere contest
between miliionairos, with Doodle as the
deciding force.
Like the house Of lords. the senate must
be "mondod or ended and as the people
possess the power they are likely 20 mend
IL by scOurging the m0ncybags ont of the
c8DitOl.-Chicaeo Chronicle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

dearth OF currency throughout the ru-
raj districts and st Is a protest that must
be rcckoned with
II only the class which the New York
Evening Post represents would recognize
the justice Of the peoples complaint. and
would apply the remedy. the silver agi-
tation would cease. But they will not.
on the other hand. the distressed peo-
pie themselves will not see that the
remedy for the trouble Is free banking
and not free silver. They VIII not study
the question. but turn aside from It as
"a dodge which tho gold bugs are using
to divert their minds from free coinage.
We had cali the other day from an
intelligent Enslishnan, representative
Of the London Times, who has been max
ing a tour through the Western States
with a view to forming an idea as to the
sentiment OF the people in that section
on the money question. lie said that ne
preached the subject Of State banks OF
issue to a number of men whom he had
interviewed. but that they knew nothing
whatever about the plan, and said he
zone might as well talk to them about
the revival Of the feudal system, for any
knowledge that they had Of state bank
currency"
There's where the trouble lies. II the
Chicago convention had declared for
sound money and free banking. and the
same efforts had been eSerted in be-
half Of state banks Of issue that was
exerted in behalf of free silver, we be-
lieve that the party would have won and
that the country had, ere this found re-
lief
But we are not in despair. We shall
continue TO plead for what we believe to
be the true remedy, and we have hope
that the cause will finally triumph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

The Baltimore Herald. in reviewing
Governor Tylers message on the question
OF a constitutional convention says:
Governor Tylers suggestions are along
the line of conservatism and sound
sense. Although only a short time in
Once. ne appears To have given economy
IN administration serious consideration,
and the ideas advanced in the message
may be regarded as representing his con-
Vlctions.
Governor Tyler is wise in throwing out
the hint that a constitutional conycn-
lion IS fun OF danger and that it is safer
ana better IN every way to make all ne
cessary changes through the amendment
process.
The advocates Of the convention have
two objects I'm Vicw-one to revise the
Suffrage and the other to reduce the ex-
penses OF government. Some OF those
who are in favor Of honest elections are
urging that the only way TO secure this
reform is through such revision OF the
constitution as would give as a qualified
suffrage.
what qua rantee have our friends that
they ! OF Id be obtained through a con-
stitutional convention? The Brunswick
Gazette has some most sensible remarks
on this line. 1t would gladly see the Con-
siitution so revised as that needless ex-
penses would be cut Off but" It adds,
when we remember that the entire cleo
sion machinery OF the State is in the
nanos OF and under the absolute control
of the oligarchy OF ofiice-holders and
That the election OF members Of such q
convention would be held under existing
laws, thus controlled we can perceive no
reason 10 hope or expect that the person
mel OF convention chosen under such
auspices would be different in any re-
spect, either as TO mental calibre or moral
stamina from the average legislative body
chosen under prevailing methods. II
TINS surmise should prove to be true. and
experience certainly affords no reason TO
doubt that it viii. upon what can we
base the hope that such q convention.
composed OF men who hold their seats by
the grace OF the ofice-holders. will do
anything TO abolish unnecessary Offices or
10 lessen the peoples burden. when by 80
doing they know they will antagonize the
interests and arouse the ire Of their task
masters-the authors Of their political be-
ingg A convention chosen under existing
laws would be one representing the in
terest OF the oftce-hoiding class. and not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

convention OF the sovereign people OF
Virginia. as every such body with. au-
thority 10 frame a new or 10 amend the
present organic law OF the state. should
be. from such a body chosen under pre-
vailing methods We would sooner expect
an increase of Offices than a dlminution-
an augmentation Of salaried ofice-hold-
ers rather than a reduction"
The Gazette IS also IN favor Of honest
elections, but does not believe that
constitutional convntion called under eX-
,stlng conditions would do anything IN
that direction. The existing election la"
Is not. Il says, as its supporters ciaim'
"to preserve our civilization but TO
preserve" certain men in ONCE, ana us
benenciaries will never consent TO
change nor permit It to be made though
Our civilization be protected by the I'M
ponetrable armor of education until they
are forced 10 do so by the sovereign voice
OF the people"
And. the Gazette adds:
'But that voice will neither be heard
nor needed by "A convention whose mem
hers hold their commissions by virtue OF
an election held under such law In
stead of paving the way tor return 10
honest methods I'm conducting elections
we would sooner expect a convention thus
chosen 90 rivet the chains of corruption
more firmly by making CONSTITUTIONS
provision for retaining the electoral boards
as the handspring of our election ma
chinorv. when our last condition would
be infinitely worse than our hrst
II has been said that whenever the
Legislature now in session has tried to
pass a measure to reduce expenses it has
been met by a constitutional obstruction.
We admit the obstruction. but It was not
OF constitutional" character. 1t was
the obstruction Of this or that interest
concerned and a constitutional conven-
ton called under the same regime would
meet with the same sort Of distractions
and be Influenced by them.
Again. the present Legislature has
shown that it is entirely satisfied with
the election law as it exists. and we agree
with the Brunswick Gazette that a COM
situtonal convention, whose delegates
should be elected under that law and
uner its influence. could not be relied
upon TO do anything in the interest Of
an honest ballot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

There Will Doe an interesting service to-
morrow night at Grace-Sreet Presbyie-
rian church. Rev Or. Witherspoon The
pastor-elect Will Dee fully Installed as
pastor of the church The other Pres
bvterian churches will De closed on oc-
count of the impressive occasion.
The Rev. J. Calvin Stewart VIII pre-
side and prcparc the usual constitutional
questions.
Dr. Moses y. Hoge will preach the SER
mon. usual ON such occasions.
The Rev. G.. r. Hyde will give the
charge 10 the pastor. and Or r. p. Kerr
will deliver the charge to the congrega-
ton. The choir one of the best IN the
city. under the leadership OF Prot Frank
Stavton Thompson. will lead the singing
with appropriate hymns and music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
Ynnce,s Defense Of Virginia.

Editor OF The Times:
sir-In your editorial to-day, headed
"The Monument to Governor Vance. you
say. In those periods (war and recon-
strucuom ha measured mp TO the very
highest standard Of the man and the pa
triot. and has indeliiby written his name
upon North Cardinals records, in char
actors that Will last So long as She has
"a history" TO an which 1 say amen, and
add this suggestion: Should not Virginia
send one Of her most gifted sons 10 pro-
claim, NJ the unwilling OF that monument,
that she remembers gratefully his ser
vices 20 her, upon the floor Of the United
States Senate-how grandly and chival-
rousy he cspoused her cause ana de-
tended her honor and good name. when
she was misrepresented in that body by a
Malone and a Riddlebergcr.
The writer introduced himself 10 Gov
ernor Vance, and as a Virginian thanked
him for the valuable service rendered 70
her al that time OF her need.
j. Boiling.
Richmond. Va, Feb Il, 1895
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

VIM. Thomas. colored. was charged by
1lr. n. a. j. Moore with carrying lum-
Der away from his place of business
Thomas swore that Mr. Moore had given
him old lumber upon various occasions.
but his statement was not substanuated,
and the accused was given thirty days
Trueman Logan colored is believed by
Detectives uomunson and Gibson 90 have
q dark past. and Die was sent to jail for
sixty days
Jack McDon0ugh was drunk. Tie has
been mp on this charge before. lie went
into the First Police station and got dis
orderly and tho consequence is that for
thirty days De viii anguish.
Tom Smith was charged with beating
Phil Harris. but as Harris failed 70 ape
pear the case went over TO the 2-d in-
slant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
pORrI4 ~ COURT.


Actress Gained a verdict by fortfaNinS
Her Role ia the Merchant ofNenice
The bewitchng smiles of Miss Agnes NJ
Kerr the actress who sues Thomas
shea for two weeks salary. completely
captivated "a jury in the Superior Court
to-day, says a special from Wilmington.
Del. when the fair plaintiff recovered a
verdict amounting 20 1886.
William Michael Byrne and Ex-Judge
David u. Marvel appeared for Shea and
James Ponder for Miss Kerr. During his
cross-examination of the plaintiff Mr..
Byrue. with becoming suavity. handed
hcr shakespeare Merchant OF Venice.
with the request that she entertain the
court and jury by the portrayal of the
character OF Portia, the role assigned her
IN the play.
Keep the book" the actress said
sweety, 81 know the scene from menu
Dry"
who SIS 20 be the judge Of Miss Kerr's
ability IN the theatrical line?' asked the
court.
Mr. Byrne, OF course" suggested At
torney Ponder.
The case was then given 20 the jury,
which rendered a verdict for the ac-
tress.
Mr. Bryne Immediately filed reasons for
a new trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

There was a very affecting scene enact
ed in the ST. Francis Street baptist
church Sunday night. says the Mobile
Register. which brought tears 20 the eyes
OF MANY who were present Toward the
close Of the service Miss Gelene Armor'
one OF the sweet song birds OF Mobile.
sang Abide With Me- by Harry Rowe
Shelley. ass q compliment 10 Rev George
b. Eager the distinguished Baptist divine
Of MONTGOMERY. who occupied his ola pull
pit in this city SUNDAY night. Miss Ar
NOR sang the beautiful hymn with much
feeling and expression. and when the last
words In life.i in death. o Lord, abide with
me-" had died away Or. Eager paid a
very touching tribute 10 the sweet singer.
lie said that he had known her since she
was a little girl; that he first saw her
on "a steamboat seated az the piano, sing
ing, IT'S But a Little Faded Flower,
when her head was barely on level with
the top Of the instrument lie listened TO
the sweet voice and hoped inwardly that
IL would be dedicated 90 Cod. He was
clad 10 saw that il has been so dedicated.
He and Miss Armor had been fast friends
since that time 10 the present IL was a
deserved tribute. beautifully and loving
ly laid at the feet OF the gifted song
stress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

The marriage OF Miss Bessie O.. Parrish
to Alr. John S. Luck took place in Wash
inst0n thursday afternoon at the resi-
dencc OF Dr. r. n. O.. Noble
1no young people. with the approval
of tho parents of the bride. went 90 the
National Capital Thursday morning and
after the wedding ceremony returned to-
Richmond ON the Florida special
AIRS. Luck is a. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. J. Parrish. OF No 2l3 east Mar
shall street. and is sister of Mr.. r.. "
Parrish. proprietor of the cigar and news
stand at the Lexington Hotel She is
very young lady of much personal beau
ty. and of charming manners.
Mr.. Luck is well and favorably known
on Church Hin and On the East End.
lie is engaged 90 business at the Rich
m0nd Cedar Works
Mr. and Mrs. Luck viii reside at No.
2iW cast Marshall street