davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

of the philosophy is sustained by the
gradual fulfllment Of the predictions bas-
ed on the philosophy.
EACH SUSTAINS THE OTHER
Concerning the nature of Christs au-
thority. and the ground on which ha
makes such great promises, and assumes
such absolute leadership. / try simply 10
understand what he claims for himself
Though the most humble OF men. he as
sumes greater authority than any other
teacher ever thought OF assuming his
life and its influence on the world seem
IN me as unique as his death and resur-
rection. Each sustains the other ana the
harmony and consistency Of the whole
seem TO me unlike the fabrications OF the
myth-making faculty or the productions
Of idealzng art. An extraordinary IRE
NAV be the occasion for myths attempt
ing to explain that life: but it is entirely
incredible that myths and subjective de-
lusions should originate a character on
wholly new range Of thought, and then
give IL power TO transform. first the orig
inal subjects OF the delusion making
them consistent and persistent witnesses
and martyrs. and then through them the
whole structure Of society. But. al
though the lives OF his disciples
show that they We're moved by the
deepest conviction Of the reality or
what they have told us about him. Wa
must remember that their method OF de-
scribing events IS necessarily shaped IN
many respects by the ideas Of the time
when. for example, We read that the wa
ters of a pool with curative powers were
AT intervals moved by an angel, have
no difficulty in supposng that 1t was an
intermittent spring; and when mention Is
made Of people possessed by devils, be-
lieve them 10 have been what We now call
epileptics, or hypnOtics, or insane people.
Making allowance. however. for the iact
that the very names OF things sometimes
express the causes TO which popular be-
lief attributes them, We find that the re-
cords Of Christ's life are chiefly the sim
plest possible recitals of what he did ana
said with only the briefest references to
the explanation Of the facts. And OF the
facts recorded, nearly all relate 10 the
last three years Of his life Passing by
all explanations Of the nature of his life.
and giving attention simply to the main
facts OF these three years and TO their
influence on those who were with him,
and through them, on the world We are
brought to the Irresistible conclusion that
he was a new type Of man. possessed Of
a character OF complete devotion TO the
good OF others. and OF unparalleled power
in transforming and elevating the lives
OF others. In biological evolution new
type has influence only as It's offspring
multiply TO the exclusion Of other types
but. in rational evolution, new charac-
ter may propagate itself by Transforming
other types into more or less conformity
to it's own standards without any infusion
Of new blood. This is the method Of
Christs influence on the world. In the
language of the New Testament it ia
called. giving power TO become the sons
Of God.
IN closing. I may say, that our philo-
sophcal explanations undergo transform
alton but the great facts Of Christianity
seem to me to remain untouched.-Pro-
testant Christian Review.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND. MARCH ~ 1898.
ARRIVED.
steamer Pocahontas, Graves. merchan-
disc and passengers. Virginia Navigation
Company Norfolk.
Steamer Gulf Stream. Tunnel, mer-
chandse and passengers, clyde Line,
Philadelphia
SAILED.
Steamer Albemarle Glover. merchan-
disc and passengers. Ola Dominion Steam
ship Company. Norfolk
PORT NEWPORT NEWS MAR. T.. 1888
ARRIVED.
Steamer Blrchter. Galveston.
Steamer Castillo. New Orleans.
Steamer Saturn. Boston.
Barge Macaulay Boston.
Schooner ). 5. Thorp. Boston.
SAILED.
Barge Clintoria. New York.
Barge Nancy Pcndletou, Providence.
BARGE A. H. Smith. Providence.
Schooner 5. 5. Thorp. Boston.
Steamer BRIGHTER. Hamburg.
Steamer Castillo. Hamburg.
PORT OF WEST POINT MAR. r. ls9s.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Accomac, Thompson, Norfolk
passengers and general cargo
SAILED.
Steamship Acconac. Thomson, Norfolk.
passengers and general cargo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

Mr. julius A. Hobson. who for some
years has ably represented Madison
Ward i'm the Common Council, Is a cam
didate for reelection 10 that body.
Mr.. Hobson during his connection with
municipal affairs has made a record or
which any man might be proud. His
course has been wise and conservative
and he has always shown a desire 20 re-
presont his ward and the city az large
to the very best OF his undoubted abil-
ity.
Mr. Hobson IS a strong man In his
ward and his friends are making Wig
orous fight 20 secure his reelection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

TOBACCO ENCHANGE.


Richmond, Va. Mdrcn T., ISIS.
Sales Of new dark loose tObaccOs on
the Richmond lNa.J breaks for the week
ending to-day. Stonewall Warehouse sold
1915 pounds highest price, SlJ.2J. shoe
kOe Warehouse sold 1880 pounds-heh-
est price $l21J. CrcnshaW's Warehouse
sold 81 80 pounds highest price Si4. 80.
Total. ~ $40 pOuuds-highcst price, Slf.fj.
Highest floor average al Stonewali
Warehouse for the week, S6.lj; Cren-
shaWs. S6.11.
Private sales reported to the secretary
of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
were light.
Private sales reported TO the secretary
of the Richmond Tobacco Trade for the
week ending to-day Wrappers, - hogs
heads. filters Jog. cutters, 30, smokers,
81: scrap (brighD, .. scrap dark, ];
leaf dark. BOB: sun-cured. 10; stems, p;
burleys. 20, Tugs dark, "a Total gil
The tobacco inspector reports to-day:
Inspections Bright tierces; dark l
hogshead: western, - hOgsheads. Rein
spections- Bright. . hogsheads.
For the week ending to-day:
Inspections Bright. % hogsheads and 4
ticrces. dark, 40 hogsheads and uerces'
western 60 hogsheads. Reinspecuons-
Bright % hOgsheads, dark, Il hogsheads
and I tiercc.
Total inspections Tor the week. go
hogsheads and . terces; reinspecuons.
100 hogsheads and ! ucrce. Total, al
hogsheads and 10 tierces.
Shockoc. Seabrook s.. Allegheny Old Do
minion and Naughans tobacco ware
houses report to-day: Receipts. p pack
ages: deliveries. - packages.
The same tobacco warehouses, with
Shelburne's Stonewall Crenshaw's. Day-
enport's Meals Planters. Farmers. VIII
liams a Rchlng's. Tuckahoe and Eli
sons added. report for the week ending
to-day: Receipts 43S packages. deliveries,
691 packages.
Excess Of deliveries over receipts Tor
the week ending to-day 253 packages.
United States internal revenue collec-
lions on tobacco for the city OF Rich
mond Va. to-day: Cigars and cigarettes.
81 $50. plug tobacco S'pA4. Total'
SIS go a..
United States internal revenue collec-
tions on tobacco for the city or Rich-
mond. Va. for the week ending to-day;
Cigars and cigarettes S2I oo4.3 30: plug to-
bacco. S126S3.3i. Total, $50, 6s16l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
williamsburg Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. March l2.-Spe-
cial-Mr. Arthur Denmead this morning
awarded the contract for erecting the
buildings for the ice plant and cannery TO
Architect Alex Probasco. Work will be-
gin at once.
Mr.. Denmead has closed the contract
for the cannery, which will be put in just
as soon as the buildings can be completed.
II Is now pretty certain that a pickle
factory will be erected at Toano. this
county. within the next few weeks. A
meeting OF the truckers OF this county
was held this week and 30 acres OF Gu
cumbers. were contracted for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

a heavy drain without weakening the
position Of the local banks, although why
there should be continued movement
OF funds TO this country with bank re-
serves az nearly every point heavier than
usual IS a matter that cannot be eX-
planned easily. The local money rates
during the week have reflected an easier
feeling. falling off somewhat al the close.
Many Of the larger banks seem TO be
out OF the market on commercial paper,
but out-Of-tOwn institutions. which are
not affected by the withdrawal or money
have been doing considerable business at
this point IT is. OF course. impossible,
i'm view OF foreign complications, TO pre-
dict how money Will turn within two
weeks, but it will require n very severe
crisis indeed TO bring the market 70 an
acute stage A continuance of gold I'M
ports would operate against existence
Tor moro than a brief period OF time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
VIRGINIA BOAT CLUB.
Officers for the Term Elected and
Good Reports Heard.


The twenty-third annual meeting Of the
Virginia Boat Club was held az the
Young Mems Christian Association rooms
last night. and the following officers were
elected: President. Beverly T. Crump;
Vice President, j. L. Hill. Treasurer W.
Gray Watson; Secretary. r. l. koden 3
Captain, r. 9. Walden. Board OF Direc-
tors 30 serve one year)-C. IA. Clarke
John G. Hagan and Leo {. Edmond.
Finance Committee-George Pegram
and l.. Mex. Judkins.
The annual reports OF the officers show
that the club is In excellent condition
physically and financially.
The quarters Of the club on Mayo's
Island. viii be thoroughly renovated ana
opened 10 members by April ist.
The Virginia Boat club has existed Tor
twenty-odd years. and is to-day the
strongest club and most enthusiastic con-
sregation Of oarsmen in the state.
The French Challenge Cup, FOR four
Dared gigs. is held by the club, and they
are ready 10 defend II against all Corners.
The annual regatta VIII be held on the
first Saturday In June. and VIII be ro"ed
oyer the James river course.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
APIeasant Party.

surprise party was given AT the nome
of Mrs. Ford. 9l2 north Twenty-seventh
street Tuesday night.
Those present were Robert Barron
Earnest Muire. Walden Garrison, Leon
ara Coleman, Aubry Anderson. Harry
Blaine. Noble wilkinson. Henry Wilkin-
son. Johnnie Beaddie. Gilmore Wilkinson,
Robert Ford. Jurdie Parkinson, Leslie
Parkinson. Sam Taylor.
Among the ladies' were: Alma and Essie
Ford. BESSIE Richmond, Ida, Williams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

CHICAGO. March 12-The break in
Wall street made another bad quarter
Of an hour in wheat to-day causing July
TO break about &c. There was another
struggle i'm MAY between the Letter and
Armour interests. but Letter managed TO
maintain the former price. Letter APP
piled to the directors for marginal
price on May wheat which tended TO re-
jieve the tension toward the close The
days decline in July was llsc. Every
thing else on the floor showed weakness.
especially provisions. declines of 1l4nloc.
being recorded I'm that market. Corn
closed shade lower and oats lost hn G.
The leading futures ranged ~ follows:
Open High. Low Close.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
THE coTTON NfARKETs.

NEW YORK. March 12-COTTON-
Easy; middling. Gs, net receipts, 40
bales. gross, 3s4l bales. forwarded, lilo
bales. sales, none; stock. lJOS9O bales.
Total to-day and cOnsolidated-Net re-
ceipt, 27.1j4 bales. exports 10 Great Bri-
tain. 40. 423 bales. to the Continent, 81
bales: stock. 1903. 12i bales
Total since September 1st-Net receipts,
Z 600 s9G bales. exports 10 Great Britain.
2.712,4lO bales; TO France. ll5.539 bales;
TO the Continent. 22j. SOP bales.
Futures opened steady at a decline
sales 1900 bales. March. j.9j, April
j.9i May. J.9S. June, 5.g6. July, 600, Au-
gust 6Of. September. Col; October. 6.Ol
November 600; December, Col; January
COB
Futures closed easy: sales 100. 100 bales:
March 5S7: April J.SS: May. 59l; June.
503. July. J.9S. August $50. september
597. October 5.g7. November. j.9t' De
cember. 800: January 6.o2.
Spot cotton closed easy, middling up
lands. 6is. middling gulf & sales, none.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
Helm Good Cause.

Chief Howard has received anotner
contribution TO the Police Benevolent As
ISOLATION. The letter accompanying 'ho
check Is as follows:
I'VE beg TO enclose herewith the COM
pany's check. payable 10 the order OF 'ne
Police Benevolent Association. for 500 a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
The Lost Found.

The little four-year-old son VI Mr.. u.
NJ Council. OF No. s2l east Marshall
street. wandered away from home yes
terday morning. His parents spent q
dav az the most intense anxiety, which
v.ns allayed by his discovery about o
o'clock Yesterday evening In an alley
near Twelfth street. where he was play =
ing with some children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
TREES

a contribution from the American To-
bacco Company to The objects OF your
organization. in which We can assure you
that all Of our people feel the deepest
interest
THE efficiency of the police department.
is a matter Of pride 10 all citizens. and
we are glad that this movement is meet
ing with success
Yours very truly.
THOS. +. JEFFRESS.
Managing Director.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
Fire ia Dinwiddie.

PETERSBURG. VA. March l2-Spe-
cial-The stables and barns OF j. X
Ayers In Dinwiddie county seven miles
from Petersburg were Destroyed by nrc
last night -Four horses and three cows
We're burned 10 death. Mr.. Ayers lost all
OF his farming implements. "A large guam
tity of feed aud peanuts aud all OF his
wagons His cotton gin was also burned
with large quantity Of cotton.
lie was the manufacturer OF the Ayers
peanut planter and had all OF his ma
chinery destroyed by the fire. the origin
OF which Is not known.
His loss Is about Sl2.00-insurance 900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
OLD POINT GAY.
Wood Working Establishment com
-ncnces observation-disclosures Hotel

WOOD w Ofkih-
mcnces observation-disclosures Ho'el
HAMPTON, VA. March l2.-special.--
Tho spring weather goes TO make Ola
Point a Mecca for traVeiiers rum az
points. AS Easter approaches me gay re-
sort assumes the aspect Oh busy 'o"i''
Many hundreds OF the guests spent yes-
.ardav and to-day viewing the various
,',,,,s Of interest in and around Hamp-
ton. - 49,.
The Hampton Sash and Door Manu-
occurring Company chartered Few
weeks ago. has begun operations In the
old buildings formerly owned by Patrick,
Massenbury x co. They have purchased
considerable property adjoining their
plant.
Barnes Hotel, recently purchased py
Nessrs. Fuller ana Davis. Is being put III
nrst class condition by It's new OwnefS'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

Lille Creary. Ida Brandrick Lena WIKI
inson, Florence Atkins, Line foley'
Mamie Harden, George Harden
After spending dehghtIul liihe al
10 their homes at a late hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

In reference to Mr.. John Krausse. the
popular candidate for High Constable.
we desire 20 state tot the public that no
has made his canvass for that position
second 10 none in the neid In a most
gentlemanly manner. and deserves great
credit for the way. he has conducted the
same He has made friends all over the
city which he has canvassed about as
well as any man could.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
Condition nfthe Sick.

Rev. DR.. George G. Vanderslice was
not quite 50 well yesterday. having pass
ell a restless night.
Mr.. Newton Gordon. who. has been III
so long. is slightly better. aud his friends
feel much encouraged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
NORFOLK pEANuT MARKET.

NORFOLK. VA. March 12.-PEANUTS
The peanut market is quiet, fancy goods
are selling at 2ss02Mc. a pound; common
nuts go for 101l4c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
THEY ARE NECESSARY.


But is il wise. is it rational, TO act on
these assumptions before We prove that
they are in accordance with fact? i be-
lieye il is This Is. it seems 10 me, just
what rational man has always done, in
some degree; and / believe he Will al
ways have TO, unless he abandons ration
al life Does not the very essence or
rational life lie in conscious or uncon-
scious acceptance Of these higher pos
tulates? Irrational creatures, as well as
man, put faith in the reality OF the OBJ
jects revealed by their senses, though
the only proof that the assumption Is not
a delusion is that it works well in serv-
ing the purposes Of life. and that the
knowledge derived from different senses
is harmonious. Now. il seems 10 me that
confidence in the postulates OF our rea-
son is justified i'm the same way They
are necessary to the continuance Of
rational life. They give vigor. enthusi-
asm and Joy 10 life and they bring all
parts OF our knowledge into a harmonious
whole.
Again It may be asked Are not the
first two Of these pOstulates sufficient
without the last? And does the last stand
on as sure basis as the other two? II
seems 10 me that the three are insep-
arablv connected The last is an implicit
assumption underlying the two previous
assumptions. Rational man is the fruit
Of nature. and the nature that bore him
everywhere responds 70 his reason. When
reason is the interpreter Of such uni
verse. will IL not find reason as the in
depreciation? What can be more rational
than to believe that the nature OF the
universe is rooted in reason2 For fuller
statement see DR.. A NJ. Fairbanks City
OF God; second edition. PIP. 66-li) But
fun answer to these two questions can
be reached only by a careful study OF the
evolution of rational life. subject which
may be pursued in a thousand different
ways. and concerning which / can make
only few suggestions. To give definite
ness To our Investigations We need TO take
actual cases. We need to observe the in
nuence of systems OF thought that have
SHAPED the lives Of individuals OF nations.
What systems have done the most 10 in
yieorate rational life? Which ones have
shown the most power in restoring TO ra-
tionallty those who We're wasting their
own energies. ana bringing ruin 10 others
1 am SURE Christianity could not retain
lis hold ON the modern world. any more
than RudGhism III II did show superior
power in elevating the lives OF men.
But the great power OF Christianity
lies in the direct effects OF the character
Of Christ. His influence Oh the world Is
due not only 10 his elevated conception
Of the fatherhOod Of God. but 10 the new
aspirations awakened by his realization
of the most exalted life and his promises
TO lead others TO the attainment Of "a
similar life. In their devotion to him and
N the kingdom OF God which he estab-
fishes on earth This kingdom OF God is
a kingdom OF love. which he assures us
IS 10 spread its influence into all lands
"for the meek shall inherit the earth"
Not only has Christ become a leading
factor in the evolution OF society but In
the survival OF the meek and the right
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
pIcIrNONn sTOCK MARKET

Richmond. Va. March l.. 1s9S.
SALES. 1000 Georgia and Alabama
consOls at 81. 10 shares Citizens Exchange
Bank al -.
GOV. SECURITIES BIO Asked
L. S. as r. and c., 1907. Ill il3
STATE SECURITIES.
North Carolina As. c., 1910. 1o3 -.
North Carolina S.. C. 1919. 40 -.
Va. 3s, new. G. and r.. 1882. 50
va Century 2-3. c. and r.. esx 60
CITY SECURITIES
Rich. city Sc. r.. ioo4-ie1o.. $50 %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
DUE TO CHARITY.

We also find that 4 very large share OF
this advancement has been due TO Chris
tianity. Though other systems Of teach
ing have dimly apprehended the ideal,
they have none OF them been able 10 IN
spire men with new motives that are able
to hold the brutal tendencies OF the race
strongly in check. In populous regions
there seems 10 have been a slow blologi
cal evolution through which altruistic in
stincts have gained increasing force; but
no power outside Of Christianity seems
able 10 take man as he is. in any and
every land. and set him on a new course.
The cause Of this wonderful power IN.
Christianity seems 10 lie in its ability 10
assure men Of the fatherhOod OF God as
well as Of the brotherhood Of man. In
deed Judging from my own experience
and from what / have observed in China
and Japan, il seems as IL a strong hold
on the latter idea. such as will awaken
the enthusiasm Of humanity, Is attained
only by those who are filled with the
former idea. II should also be said that
a strong sense Of Gods love does not re-
main with the man who refuses 10 love
his neighbOr.
Science rests on the assumption that
unity. order and law pervade the uni
verse. Morality rests on the assumption
that the obligations Of benevolence are "A
reality, extending 10 the uttermost bounds
of our influence. Religion rests on the
assumption that power. wisdom and love
underlie the foundations Of the universe.
The first Is the condition for any rational
use of means. methods and opportunities.
The second is the condition for wisdom
i'm the choice of ends and in the regulat-
ing Of our lives; the third is the neces-
sary condition Of courage. confidence and
joy in realizing the two previous cOndi-
tons. There IS also an interdependence
between the first and second conditions
which seems 10 make IL necessary that
they should advance together. An in
dividual may indeed be skillful in the use
OF means without listening TO the die
tates of morality, but community with
out morality will relapse into barbarism,
losing the sciences ana arts they once
POSSESSED
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

Man is rational and he find himself
part OF a universe that is capable OF be-
ing Interpreted and used by reason. The
arts and sciences. through which his
power is constantly advancing, are proofs
that he is justified I'm the assumption that
every part Of the universe is constructed
on principles that will yield an ever eX-
panding meaning TO his search for unity,
law and order. The progress of science
rests on mans faith that he cannot be
wrong in applying this assumption to new
realms: and the nationality OF the as
sumption is justified by the result But
nationality includes not only the adjust
ing Of means. but the Weighing and
choosing Of ends; not only intelligence
but morality; not only knowledge, but
love guiding in the use OF knowledge. Man
finds himself part Of social system in
which regard for the good Of all is the
guiding principle that brings order out
Of confusion. The history OF social evolu-
ton shows that in proportion as man
gains faith in this principle. and applies
it intelligently 10 wider groups OF society
and to each and all Of the relations Of
social organization, in that proportion
has he advanced in happiness and digni-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

eous he has opened 20 us the philosophy
OF this higher evolution. and the TRUTH
Of the philosophy is sustained by the
gradual fulfllment of the predictions bas-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
JOHN |. WILLIAMS & SONS,
BANKERS.
1000 EAST MAIN STREET.

We offer for sale:
VA.-CAR. CHEMICAL s p. c. pfd.;
VIRGINIA 2-3s.
VIRGINIA SIS,
and other attractive investment securi-
ties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
DOCTOR GULICK
TO ROMANES..
Christianity and the Evolution of
Natural Life.
A MOST F0RCEFUl ARGUMENT,
The Lines of Christian Evidence o..
Which We should RcIy-Tbc
Great Facts Are In
controvcrtible.
A MOST FORCEFUL ARGUMENT,

Crhe author says Of the following arl
Gle that 1t was not written with any
thought Of publication but simply as
reply by letter 10 correspondent. who
asked on what lines Of Christian evil
dence do you mainly rely?' and saying
that his own belief had been shattered
by what seemed 10 him oyerpowering as
saults from the side OF nationality. The
interest and value OF II is greatly en-
HANGED when il is known that the person
who solicited the statement was the dis
unguishcd George J. ROmanes. late editor
Of Nature. and that this reply, aided by
the distinguished savants personal ac-
quaintance with Mr.. Gulick was among
the determining influences which led 20
Mr.. Romanes subsequent return TO tho
Christian faith.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
GRAIN AID COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bonds maturing In
not less than ten years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

G-.-9-1-9-.-19-o-.-9-c2-I:-1:-l:-I.