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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
TO TEST THE LAW.
Junk Dealers Object TO Being COM
pelIed TO Make Daily Reports.


The Legislature during its recent ses-
sion enacted law requiring JUNK dealers
m keep at their places Of business DOCKS
in which TO enter an accurate Description
of each article purchased or received by
them except rags, bones. old scrap-ron
other than gas-pipe, and paper, with the
nrice maid for the same together with the
name residence, occupation ana cor
rect description of the purhaser. Ihese
hooks shall be open to inspection by tpe
proper authorities.
Junk dealers doing business IN cities or
towns shall daily. except Sunday, before
II o'clock i'm the forenoon. deliver 10
their respective chiefs-of-police tran
scripts from their books in regard TO
their transactions on the previous day
and no Junk dealer shall sell. melt, change
the form OF or dispose OF any article
bought by him, OF which he Is required
TO make an entry on his books. within nVe
days after the report has been made.
Violations of the provisions OF this act
are considered to be misdemeanors and
shall be punished with fine of not less
than ten nor more than one hundred
dollars In each case II junk dealers have
In Their possession articles which have
been stolen. except rags, bones, old scrap
iron, other than gas-pipe and paper. the
receipt or purchase OF which has not been
recorded on his book they shall be DEEM
ed guilty of larceny.
This law was enacted with view OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

IIsm commands among the British people.
The btmetallists are In the minority. not
only In the Cabinet. but In the country at
large.
the same causes which have thus de-
feated bimetallism in Great Britain are
slowly accomplishing the defeat OF free
silver IN this country. The steady ana
sustained rise, under the gold standard.
IN the price of wheat and other agricultu-
raj products. has effectually refuted me
charge that the low prices OF these arucles
were caused by the closisg OF our minis
TO silver: the debts which free silver was
TO reduce in value one-half are SHRINKING
In volume under liquidation by natural
process. and the swindling OF creditors
which the slverites advocate mas Dee"
stripped Of its disguise.
We believe that TO be true but VEIN
or II Is or not. the most sanguine free sii-
yer man ought now 10 be convinced iha'
international blmetallism is a will-o tine
wisp. and that those who advocate II are
s,mnlv using II as a means of lodging
the real issue. 81.
If we are really 70 have another ns"'
in 1900 on the silver question the issue
Will be the free coinage Of silver oy inns
country alone. independently Of the ac-
ton Of foreign nations. In short II VIII
he the gold standard or the silver s'a',u-
ard without equivocation, and those VINO
attempt to dodg, behind 'internauona'
b,metallism' will be laughed to scorn'
The Hon. VIM. J. 6ryan said In a re-
cent speech that the indianapolis demo-
Gratis had the credit, or the discrsdit' OF
being the only party that ever came out
calv for the gold standard. That Is
true and all sound money Democrats are
proud Of the fact.
silver Democrats have lodged oeh'nu
,p,,ynetauism" and Republicans nave
lodged behind international blmeta'-
ism" while Sound Money Democrats nave
met the question face TO face have De
c,ared that there could be no such 'hins
&C a double standard, and that as o5-
tween the gold standard and the silver
Standard. they were unequivocaily Tor the
former.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
THE EFFECT or WAR ON BUSI-
NESS.

We find two significant news items In
the Lynchburg News of Thursday last.
The first is an announcement that the
Glamorgan Works Of that city have
taken steps to secure all specifications
necessary for the manufacture Of the big
projectiles for which there would be
large demand should war be declared
between this country and Spain
The other is that a prominent member
Of the Board OF Directors OF the Lynch
burg Cotton Mills said to a reporter Of
the News that the board had decided to
postpone any further action towards
doubling the mills capacity until the
trouble now existing between this coun-
try and Spain had been settled. And II
is added
II will be remembered that the board
decided on undertaking the extensive i'm
provement over month ago and sub
mitted a recommendation to that effect
10 a meeting of the stockholders held In
the Y. NJ. c. A. last week. The stock
holders were unanimous in endorsing
the plans of the directors. and If the
present condition OF affairs between
Spain and the United states should De
terminated in favor of peace. it will be
only a very short while before the plans
of the directors will be put into execu-
ton.
There is something in this for refiec-
ton to those who seem to have the idea
that war means prosperity. War does
give an impetus to certain branches OF
business, and those establishments which
make the supplies of war are necessarily
busy for the time.
But war cannot and does not help the
general business Of the country. Men do
not branch out in business during war
times. because conditions are too uncer-
tain. The Lynchburg factory that makes
war projectIles will naturally enlarge its
business, If war shall come. But the men
who own the cotton mills are not dis
posed TO extend. but rather to curtail,
their operations.
WheE the country is at peace, when
there are no disturbing elements, when
conditions are normal. when the people
generally are at work producing and con-
sumlng, then and only then Is there gen.
eral prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
NURSES CRUEL TREATMENT.
Allowed Baby TO Fall on the Curb
stone and Gagged IL TO Stop Screams

An accident occurred at the corner OF
Eighth and Broad streets Thursday after
noon about 5 o'clock which illustrates the
gross carelesseness of hundreds of nurses
in Richmond 20 whom mothers entrust
their little children
A child. probably about eight months
old. was left in its carriage on the side
walk by the nurse who disappeared from
the scene for some time While she was
absent the carriage rolled Off the curb
stone backward and overturned. the front
OF the vehicle being raised I'm the air.
The ohild's head struck the curbstone,
infiicting severe bruises.
In the course OF minute or so the nurse
returned TO her charge and appeared
much incensed at the child's screams as
well as the crowd which began 10 gather.
With jerk size righted the carriage and.
to stop the crying. she stuffed a garnet
afghan over its mouth.
She trundled the carriage Off before the
name Of the chllds parents could be
learned.
The carriage was made of wicker. sim
liar TO hundreds seen every day. and had
a red parasol. The nurse was a medium
sized negro. with very dark complexion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
"a BLOW TO SILVER"

we observe that some Of our free silver
contemporaries are at II again with the
cry that tho silver sentiment in this
country is quite as strong as it ever was
and that all reports that il has waned
are manufactured out of the whole cloth
May be. but II cannot be denied that
bimettalism has recently received a Sc
rious blow abroad. Bimetallism was re-
Gently a subject of discussion in the
British Parliament as the outcome Of
which, II was formally announced by
the government through the Secretary OF
state for India that 1t would make no
further efforts to secure an International
bimetallic agreement and 1t was agreed
hat comml sion be appointed tc de-
wise a method for introducing the gold
the struggle for bimetallism In Great
Brltaip but the hope is crushed out OF
these who looked to the reopening of the
Indian mints to the free coinage of sill
yer.
In commenting on this the New York
Sun says
THIS action OF the British government
Is the more significant. because two Of
is prominent members, the Hon. Arth-
ar j. Balfour, a nephew OF Lord Sails
bury and his possible successor in the
Premiership, and the Hon Henry Chap
lin. president OF the Local Government
Board are ardent bimetallsts, and have
abored earnestly and increasingly for the
restoration OF silver TO its former POSI-
ion as a money metal That these two
influential men have been made TO surren-
dsr to their colleagues is convincing proof
Of the weakness OF the support bimetal-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
The Fruit ESCAPED.

Farmer Evans when seen yesterday in
regard to the effect OF the frost upon the
fruit and vegetables crops. said: "Ther,
was a light frost last night as predicted
but II was confined 10 the interior,
think The tidewater section where vege
tation Is farthest advanced had little OF
no frost but a large part Of Virginia and
as far down as Raleigh. n. c., caught it.
80 far I have received number oil
Geographic reports from towns where
there was frost but there was no ma
terial damage done. l think I, is likely
that there will be frost in the Western
part OF the state tonight. I do not think
II will be a heavy one. however. and vii
hardly injure vegetation to any consid
cradle extent.
I'VE haven't passed the danger limit
yet. for we may have frost as late as
May"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
BAPTIST CONVENTIONS,
NORFOLK, VA. 1888.

Southern Baptist Convention, May 9Th 10
18th. Woman's Baptist Missionary Union,
May 9Th 20 10th; American Baptist Edu-
cational Society and American Historical
Society. May 5th. For the above occa-
slons the Norfolk and Western Railway
THE ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE, with Solid
Yestibuled Trains. will sell round-trip
tickets at one fare for the round trip.
For full information apply TO the Rich
mond Transfer Company. 800 east Main
street: b. G.. Carter. ticket agent, Union
Depot. and at company's office, corner
Ninth and Main streets.
r. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY.

Your particular attention is called to
TWO CIRCULARS recently sent out by
your Executive Committee. one calls
special attention to having you place
your lot In the perpetual care" of the
company and the other asks you 10 con-
slider the deslrability Of using slate vaults
or boxes In burials. Nothing has done
more 10 beautify Hollywood than the
care the company has given to the lots
entrusted To them. We want every lot
in Hollywood under the perpetual care"
OF the company. aud we ask your CO.
operation in securing so desirable an end.
For further information apply 10 the su-
perlntendent at the grounds or either
OF the following:
A. BARGAMIN. President:
OHIO O. OWENS,
GEORGE ID. PLEASANTS.
Executive Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Duffy'S Pure
Malt WhiSkey.

A sheet anchor holds a ship
from drifting on the rocks. So
does this medicinal whiskey retard
consumption of tissue, and thus
prevents the body from drifting
into condition of disease. Is not
this worth remembering at time
when a change of temperature may
be fraught with danger to blood
and nerves
No wide-awake druggist or
grocer thinks of being out OF
Duffy's pure malt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
ABOUT "sMITHFIELD

SOMETHING ABOUT "sMITHFIELD
HAMs.'-I am induced 10 give a snort
nnblication under this head, not only Tor
our protection. but rather 10 enlighten
some az the citizens OF Richmond ana
adjacent cities, who may have been mis-
led in thinking they We're getting ana
eating TODD'S HAMS. No merchant
or gTocer OF Richmond, Petersburg,
Dauvllle or Lynchburg have In the last
In wears ever purchased, had or sold
any-not one OF my hams purchased OF
me. ....... -. 49,.
M any. one has represented TO have
sofa The genuine TODD HAMS IN iheae
cities and 80 represented. Y has been a
Wulful fraud upon cur name ana brand
and TO the purchaser. ,lr-.
Our brand. as packers and curers OF
Hams Is now a century ola. estaDhsned
nv my grandfather. Captain Mallory
Todd then my father. John II. Todd.
and now descended TO Y. NJ. Todd x Co.
O,tr Hanas can definitely and positively
b. known by the BRAND. with a red
hot iron. OF j. r. TODD on the skin OF
each and every Ham, and on the bass
TODDS HAM.
we cease 10 call our Hams Smithheld
Hams, but TODD'S HAMS as smith
neld hams now mean any and every
thing and every kind OF Ham.
our Hams either 10 the trade or prt
vate. can now be furnished by direct
sp2-io e. NJ. TODD q CO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

stopping. II possible. the stealing Of gas.
water and other pipes from vacant
houses. II seems. however, that the junk
dealers feel aggrieved over the enactment
of this law which, they claim. Is class
legislation. inasmuch as II only applies
10 cities and towns. They also feel ag-
grieved over the provision requiring them
to expose their business TO daily inspec-
ton.
II Is understood that the junk dealers
OF this city have been in conference with
a weli-known attorney with a view Of
lighting the constitutionality of the new
law In the courts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Street Railway
Transfers.

On and after Sunday. February
20, 1898, a passenger will be en-
titled to ONE transfer on pay
ment OF a single fare.
Transfers TO Fourteenth street,
Richmond, and to Hull street,
Manchester, will be allowed only
on payment Of cash fare.
Passengers desiring transfer tick
cts will notify conductor when fare
is paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
AFTERMATH.

Alice Mitchell. OF Memphis, the school
girl who on January 25. 1892, killed her
bosom friend. Freda Ward. died Thurs
dav morning in the West Tennessee In
sane Asylum at Bolivar II VIII be re-
called that these two girls were INSOFAR
able companions and very much IN love
with each other. but on the day above
mentioned Miss Mitchell rushed upon MISS
Ward and cut her throat with a razor.
killing her instantly. The case made
great sensation az the time and the trial
Of Miss Mitchell resulted in a verdict OF
insanity.
The Louisville Evening Post says that
since the publication of General Cassius
NJ. Clays proposal Of marriage he mas
been Hooded with letters from women in
all parts of the country. In his mail the
other day were thirty-one letters from
widows and maidens. old and young. some
not over sixteen years Of age, all express
ing their willingness TO become Mrs. Clay.
The Confederate Veterans OF Georgia
will have a great reunion in Atlanta next
July.
The three street railway companies Of
Knoxville and the electric light companies
will consolidate. having been purchased
by a syndicate for sSSi 49,
The Suffolk Progress. an afternoon daily
paper which had had a precarious exist
ence for several years. has suspended
publication.
War is TO be made on the city ordinance
adopted by the general council of At
lanta several months ago, regulating the
liquor traffic in Atlanta so far as 1t APP
plies to the sale OF liquors by druggists.
A bill for injunction will be applied for TO
restrain the city of Atlanta from enforce
ing the ordinance which makes 1t unlaw-
full for druggists TO sell liquor on and af-
ter April lst An effort will be made TO
have the ordinance declared Illegal by the
courts.
Governor Taylor, OF Tennessee. has an
nounced that when the State troops are
called into the field, he will lead them in
person.
In selecting site for a memorial mon
ument TO Robert Louis Stevenson. Black
ford Hin. in Edinburgh. has been sug-
gested. because the position commands az
the same time the sea and his own IN
clement city" two OF Stevenson's great
est affections.
When the large audience which assem-
bled in the Metropolitan Temple. says the
New York Herald to attend the mission
ary meeting of the Methodist Conference.
rose 10 sing MY Country. IT'S OF Thee, -
the building trembled with the volume OF
sound.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Mr. Knight Not So We'll.

Mr.. wray r. Knight IS quite sick at his
residence. corner OF Ninth and Franklin
streets He IL said to be threatened with
pneumonia Yesterday he was confined
70 his bed
It cannot be stated. of course. when Mr.
Knight will take charge Of the post
office II will be several days at the least
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
A Sheet Anchor

In all conditions of muscular
wasting, nervous debility and fe-
yer, good in shock and fainting, a
valuable help to dyspeptics.
This eulogy, one of many, has
been pronounced upon that sterl-
inc stimulant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Authorizations Realized.

She-The Comte de Nimporte. you
know. married an American girl a few
years ago.
The Counties. l believe the union
has not resulted as happily as was eN-
pected.
She-Oh yes, II has resulted as hap
pllv as anybody expected-eIcept the
bride-Puck
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

ana her weakness should restrain our
Congress ard our administration from
any precipitate conduct which would put
the United States in any light unworthy
OF their genuine greatness. We hope the
President will exert all his influence 70
secure due deliberstion OF the momentous
questions at issue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

The Virginia Trust Company offers alb
solute security for all valuables deposited
in its vauls the only one In Virginia.
Parties are invited 10 avail themselves
Of such security.
The boxes in the Safety Vault OF this
company cannot be surpassed. Both
vaults absolutely fire and burglar proof.
and located I'm the only fre-proof office
building i'm this city. Charges very mod
-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
GET VIEW OF THE BATTLESHIPS
I'm ROUTE TO NORFOLK VIA
n ammo

Passengers using the Chesapeake and
Ohio Route between Richmond and Nor
folk have the advantage of the cheap
rates-two dollars one way and three
fifty round trip. AS well az a sight at
Newport News Of the warshps OF the
Flying Squadron. Two daily trains each
way between Richmond and Norfolk via
Chesapeake and Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
AInuI Ice.

A Madrid paper says: "Consul-General
Lee. despite adverse currents, stands as
proud rock defying the elements and
then proceeds TO denounce him Tor H.
This editors love of metaphor will hard
~ max, MN popular with his spanish
readers Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
\ Reason.

'T sometimes wonder" said one en-
thusiast. why the baseball season
doesn't began earlier
ITS a wholly impractical idea. re-
piled the other They've got 10 give us
a chance to get over our spring colds
Otherwise how could we yeli?'-Wash-
ington star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Hot Time Coming.

o. the Easter day is near.
And the ladies will appear
Bright as brides in their plumage rich
and rare.
And the men will swollen be
with pent-up pro-fan-i-tee
When the bills begin to fiutter in the air.
Denver Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
REDUCED RATES TO NORFOLK

VIA THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN
RAILWAY. The only All-Rail Line
with SOLID VEsTIBULED TRAINS
AND NO CHANGE OF CARS. Fare one
way. 81: round trip, $3.50. Trains leave
Richmond daily at A. NJ. and TO +. NJ.
Returning leave Norfolk at 7:i0 A. NJ.
and ABS p. NJ. For fun Information ap-
ply az company's Office, corner Ninth and
Main streets or Phone 4s7.
r. W. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Dangerous knowledge.

$50 he is a Frenchman? And fugi-
tive from justce?
yes In his own country he is under
suspicion OF having guilty knowledge OF
the innocence OF one who has been
convicted and imprisoned Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Months Lost.

She-How dare you kiss me, sir?
He-Because / love you.
She-How long have you loved meF
He-Months
She-Ob. George, what a lot Of t1ne
we've lost-ToWn Topics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
SEALED PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived BY the Board Of Supervisors Or
the county Of Henrico, al the court
house, until 3 o'clock p. NJ. OF the 9TH
DAY OF APRIL, 1s9s Tor ne ~.
mart OF the said county lying within
three-fourths Of a mile OF the coorpo-
rate limits OF the city OF Richmond for
the term OF one year. Specifications can
be seen at the clerks office. Inc rlght
to reject any or an bids Is reserved.
SAMUEL L. WADDlLL.
apl-3t CletA'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

The prlce Of Tie Times l. two cents per
ccpy and ten cents per Heek' or u ." "
monthly. 90 cents per month. delivery
within The limits of IL chmond and Man
CHESTER unday Paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
A POINTER FOR RIC IMoND.

We hope that the tobacco men Of Rich
mond noted in Yesterdays Times the re-
cord breaking report from DanvIlle.
1t seems 10 us an anomalous condition
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

THE STATE BANK OF VIRGINIA IN
vites the public 10 inspect its Vaults
for the safe keeping OF Bonds, Stocks,
etc, and especially its Storage Vaults
for the safe keeping of Silver Plate and
other bulky valuables. They are re-
garded as safe as human ingenuity and
skill could make them, AT night tney
are guarded by a reliable, trustworthy
guard. mhZi-lW
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Her Turn Now.

Hamlet-Is that little chap sim sup
porting the leading lady at the Gaiety?
Richard-N0. they are married.-Brook-
lyn Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Changed His Tune.

The merry bluebird plays his pipe,
Sweet tenor of spring choir
Then comes the blizzard down on him
And maketh him Tyre.
indianapolis Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Bcreaved.

Narcisse-Whats she doing In mourn
ing?
Nanette-Her alimony expired yester-
day.-New York Evening Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Condemnation Services.

Confirmation services will be held az
St. Pauls church tomorrow morning. az
which Bishop Gibson will preside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Madrid seems to be running n strong
second to Key West as a date line for
high explosive news
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

81 am told that she IS descended from
kings"
Not now. She used To be. but her peo-
pie are much reduced in circumstances. A"
Detroit Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Editor Elan has again declared war on
the proof-readers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

4 man who had been rejected three
times by his sweetheart slapped her face
and then she accepted him. Now hell
pay for his rudeness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Perhaps if Steve Brodie had thought
of some OF the things that were printed
about him he would have tried to play
joke in another way besides wiring that
he was dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

The Ohio Legislature is to enact libel
law. This Is evidently class legislation
the Judas Iscariot class Of last fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Professor Tatten says all great events
happen I'm even years. Yet Hon. Joseph
W. Bailey was born in 1865
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Farmer Evans frost scare did not nip
the interest in the war news bit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

de fourt' floor what done de pinchiu'." -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Captain sigsbee will lose no time in be-
cornisg reunited to the pug dog, bicycle
and six packages Of chewing gum from
which he was rudely separated by that
explosion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Senator Mason says: II speak only for
myself 7 am for war But OF course
that hotel clerk does not feel anxious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Should the Spanish hotilla become sepa-
rated from their coaling barges they
would not be able 10 fire on US.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Yesterda. Of course. was All Fools Day.
But most of them will be just as active
today.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

Spain did very well for April lst. Now
lets all see what she really means