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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
AFTER THE TAX-DODGERs.

In apeakine OF the tendency In certain
quarters TO dodge the tax collector the
Atlanta Journal says that the State OF
Georgia has a newly created tax COM
mission which, 1t Is promised VIII pre-
sent a practical plan OF tax-reform 10 'he
next LEGISLATURE 1t also calls atteh-
,ion 10 the fact that Alabama's tax COM
mission has increased the revenues OF
state very largely. and at the same time
has caused a lower rate of taxation 10
be adopted. This has been done by put
ting on the assessors books n great deai
of property that had hitherto escaped.
Virginia is I'm need OF some such ex-
pedient. We need n system OF Inspection
II should be somebody's business to 80
over the State and see how the commits
sioners of revenue are doing their work.
whether or not they are getting full list
OF taxable poperty and whether or not
they are making fair and equitable as
sessment of the same. Especially DO
we need In this state equalization OF
taxation. Some property is assessed too
high. This is notably the case In city
property which in many instances Is as
sessed at from 10 TO % and even 80 per
cent. above its market value. Other
property is assessed too low and, as we
have said so many times of late, there Is
undoubtedly a large amount Of personal
property in the State of Virginia that IS
not taxed at all With good tax com
mission we have no doubt that the eX-
perience Of Virginia would be the expe-
rience of Alabama We would at lower
rate of taxation bring in much larger
revenue to the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

on the market. II has required vast sums
Of money TO finance" these deals. thus
causing heavy demand upon tho re-
sources OF the banks. and wherever such
stocks have been put on the market
they have been doomed up in some cases
TO ridiculous heights. Finally, the
brokers themselves became alarmed and
served notice on their customers that they
would buy no more Of tho "industrials'
on margin" and where money was lent
for such purchases a rate of interest as
high as Is per cent was in some instances
demanded. paniclty feeling was the
inevitable result The little fellows were
compelled 20 throw their stocks over
board and there was a drop which had
muci. the sound of a dull thud.
We think II well. certainly for the gen.
eral business interests OF the country,
that this climax was reached in time 20
prevent what might have been OF more
serious consequence. Spectators were
wild and would have gone on booming
as long as there was money In Wall
street 10 back them. There is a warning.
we say, in the incident, a warning to
thase who have got the trust craze and
a warning 10 those who recklessly specu-
late in the securities of purely expert
mental trusts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
RICHMOND GIS-SAYISG co.,
soI East Broad Street d.

Hotchkss. No east Franklin street
last night. and a final rehearsal with thf
orchestra will take place az the Academy
of Music at n o'clock on Monday morn-
ing. Some new scenery for the produc-
ton was received yesterday and VIII
serve 10 make the opening act very
pleasing picture. The costumes, which
have an been made in Richmond and
which have served 20 keep large force
of seamstresses engaged forthe past three
weeks. are all ready and are very beau-
tiful and elaborate.
Tho Association for tho Preservation %
Virginia Antiquities. under whose an
spices the play is being given. has spared
no expense 10 make the production n sue
cess. II will be- given on "a most lavish
scale. and from the scenic standpoint
alone II could not fail TO please the most
critical. II Is being put on The boards
under the stage MANAGEMENT of Mr. x.
4. Lancaster. Jr. and Mr. T. q. Chester
man. Jr.. and viii be handled with such
dexterity that oven at tho nrst perform
ancc there viii be none OF tho long waits
that frequently characterize amateur e.
forts
The cast Is so capable and SO wei
balanced. and the assertion is made Tor
IL that 10 holds in store a revelation and
a rare treat for those who are fortunate
enough TO see either Of tho performances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

tons are necessary to carry on great en-
terprises and combinations have come III
response to popular demand. They are
here not In spite OF the people but u
meet new conditions. We say, and we
defy contradiction. that the peop'e
patronze and support the corpora''o"S'
and although there is an cutlery against
them. wherever 1t is attempted by law ~
put them down the people condemn 'ho
law and demand its repeal. 1t Is s'"'P''
impossible to enforce any such laws "n-
der present conditions without seriously
interfering with the business OF the co""
try and without working a hardship NO.
TO say ruin, upon certain classes oil o'S'
ness men who must deal with 'he GU
poratIons There is a significance III wv
news from Arkansas that the ah"-''"'
people cannot overlook.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
A PREDICTION FULFILLED.

We predicted the other day that there
would be an cutlery on the part of the
people against the antitrust law in Ar
kansas by which the insurance compa-
mics had been driven out of the state.
leaving property-owners without any pro-
lection against loss by fire. That predic-
tion has already been fulfilled. A corre-
spondent writing from Helena says that
there is a quarter of million dollars worth
Of cotton in the congresses in that place,
another quarter of million dollars
worth Of lumber in the yards, TO say no.
all OF which pay more than 100000 an
nualiy In premiums to the fire insurance
companies. ITO change these risks from
the regular home agencies" he goes on.
whose rates are entirely satisfactory
and place them abroad in unknown com
panies. is to the minds of the people I'M
satisfactory And So" he adds, tine
business community IS especially severe
IN CONDEMNATION OF THE LEG
STATURE for refusing to listen to the
HiDNtcA' vi th' tOuhHtiiltl boNfNo VI tHS
state against what they believed to he "a
hurtful exercise Of the legislative power. "
Again. correspondent writing from
Pine Bluff I'm the same State, says that
the ffty-four insurance companies which
have been represented there for twenty
years past have notified their representa-
tives TO discontinue business. because of
their inability 10 operate In the State
under the antitrust law, which Is classed
as most obnoxious and outrageous" And
he adds. 1.-The PROPERTY OWNERS
AND CITIZENS ARE EXASPERATED
over the situation. Mass-meetings are
being called and strong pressure will be
brought to bear on the Legislature to
modify the law"
But that Is not all. An Associated Press
dispatch printed In our news columns
Yesterday says that new feature OF this
antitrust law liz the probability that II
will destroy all the labor organizations
in the State. And so there Is an outcry
against II on the part Of the union labor
men.
How could II be otherwise? Organiza-
ton Is tina order OF the day. Corpora-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
TERRIBLE ACCUSATION.
James II. Castlcman on Trial in win
chester for a HcinOus Crime.

WINCHESTER. VA, April Especial
The trial of James III. Castleman under
Indictment for assault upon his twelve
year-old stepdaughter. Laura virginia
Castleman. began in the County Court
here to-day.
Castemans wife and his alleged young
victim are the principal witnesses against
him. Both testified TO his repeated at
tempts at assault for the past year ana
finally OF the accomplishment Of his pur-
poses i'm January last Threats that he
would kill them had deferred the wife and
daughter from informing on him before.
The case is exciting the intensest inter-
est throughout the county. castleman
IS the first white man ever 10 be placed
on trial here on a similar charge. Death
Is the penalty or from five 10 twenty
wears In the penitentiary at the discre-
ton Of the jury.
The Commonwealth IS represented by
Il. H.. Byrd. assisted by John NJ. Streck
and the defense by Mr.. VIM. l.. Mccain.
Herbert s. Larrick and Albin Jackson
Tayenner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
THE VIRGINIA EXCHANGES.

The Bedford Pulletln urges the people
of the county 10 attend the good roads
convention To he held at Bedford city
on the Path instant.
The South Boston News urges that
convention Of Halifax delegates be held
at that place I'm the early future 10 con-
slider the question OF road Improvement.
The Roanoke Times says that meeting
Is soon TO be held I'm that city to organize
a hospital association.
The L.ynchburg News notes the death
there Of Mr.. John l.. Fortune. who mar
red Miss Fannie Heath. OF Richmond.
The Leesburg Mirror says that "Sena-
tor William VI. Stewart the stalwart sill
yer Senator from Nevada. who has Lou
doun attachments, took dinner on Easter
day with Mr.. 4. j. Maffett, al Evergreen
Mills"
The Courier says that there is "a stove
in Page county that was made in 1893 a [
the old furnace near Luray II is still
doing duty in the store OF Mr.. James +.
Lucas. at Stony Man.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance pays
this deserved tribute TO Colonel O'Ferrall:
Ex-Governor O'Ferrall is said to be TAX
ing no part in politics now. He will prob
ably devote the rest OF his lie 10 the
practice of law. The Colonel IL a hard
worker. and though his health Is not good
he Is at his Office early and late He il
building up a good practice. He has o.
beautiful home I'm Chesterfield. just be-
yond Manchester and delights In the So
ciety OF his interesting family. The Col
onel will vote the Democratic ticket as
usual at the May election. And II gives
the Free Lance pleasure To say that Vir-
ginia never had more capable or faith
full executive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

bert as d. Velcz Peru. HIS demeanos
while here has been the most unoptru-
siye. and barring three or four men. MS
mountaineering has extended no further'
General Varqucz was. In the years prior
10 1888, president of the Gautemalan repuo-
lie. While visiting the worlds falr III
this country in that year. one OF 'hose
revolutions which change the rulers ana
policy OF the Central American repuplicS
I'm a single day occurred, and when Gen.
eral varquez returned he found himself
ousted. Since that time he has had but
one purpose In view, and that Is to again
control the destinies of his country.
He Is a Spaniard by birth and possessed
OF the highet education. Those who know
him speak of him as wonderfully
bright man and an interesting character
in many respects.
His presence in Selma was Tor the
purpose Of throwing from his track spies
of the Guatemalan goyernment.-Atlanta
Constitution.
BRUNSWICK, GA April 5.-Jekyl
Island closed to-day after one Of the
most successful easons in the history Of
the club. President Mckinley and party.
and Speaker Reed were among the nOta-
bles entertained during the season.
The supremacy Of Louisville rs a CEN
ter OF the leaf tobacco trade las been
long recognized. but the reco.d estab-
lishod by her warehouses during the
month Of March is noteworthy Auc-
ton sales on "the breaks" for that
month were PLEA hogsheads. and the
total sales were % s35. There have been
months when, on account OF large pri-
vate sales. more tobacco has been mar
keted than during March, but none
where auction sales were so heavy, If
we remember rightly. Cincinnati. which
has some aspirations to rivalry. sold
only 1850 hOgsheads, and has offered
but % 532 for the year against Louisville's
$500
In the manufacture OF plug tobacco
also. Louisville for February took the
lead even of St Louis. The output OF
the factories here for that month was
4959.03s pounds. while ST. Louis turned
out only 1896 s3J pounds This Is the
largest production ever known here.
There were two private Pullman cars
on the tracks at the Liberty street end
Of the Plant System yards when Morn
ing News reporter called TO see Mr.. JEFF
ferson yesterday.
rs that Mr. JeffersOn's private carp
the old Waterman at the gate was asked.
NO sir: that's Mr.. Plants car" was
the reply. I'm a heavy Irish brogue.
rs the other car Mr.. Jeferson's?' the
old man was asked.
"Not that know Of" was the reply.
"1s Mr. Jeaersons car in the yard
them"
II don't think So Who is Jefferson.
anyway" inquired tho Waterman.
"Whv YOU must know OF Joe Jefferson.
the actor Tie uiavCl at the theatre last
night"
II niver heard Of him" said the old
man. IAN actor IL he2 There was cir
Gus parade whit down the strate awhile
ago. Maybe that was him Savannah
Nous
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL.


The sixth annual music festival az tho
Wednesday club. which is 10 occur at tho
Academy OF Music on the 2lst and I'd
OF the present month will be, possibly
the most unique musical event that has
ever been given In this city. II will bs
remarkable for the beauty OF tho works
that will be heard and for the eminenco
OF the sooists who will appear with tho
Boston Festival Orchestra These artists
are eight in number, and their names ara
household words In homes 81 the music
public.
The Wednesday Club IS doing better
work now than IL has ever done before
and the Boston Festival Orchestra. when
Is the leading organization OF the klnf
In this country. will add greatly 10 th7
charm OF this event.
The list OF subscribers when - 10"
open at the Office OF the virginia stalo
Insurance Company. No. 1000 east MAN
street grows steadily and indicates the
grea, interest that f. felt IN the ambi-
,,o,s rndertaking OF the local society.
which is the pride OF every mus NJ.
citizen. The list Is m Vu''r
I. willis. a member OF tne cruz, Shu PEI
sons subscribing 20 IL. gam special auNan-
$50 I'm the reservation OF seats when
va sa,a ~ tickets begins. There IS ntt,e
w from the present outiooA.
so,,ht that the citizens or
70 Sona will rally ~ the sup
hicn'i =, The wednesday Club that has
por. % much 10 give 10 their city repu-
aon ,e,, "a The centre OF musicai taste ana
,a l,..'e. Of the South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
CONCERTED ACTION NEEDED.

The forthcoming convention Of Demo-
Gratis to be held in this city ought to be
an event Of the very greatest Importance
to the politics of Virginia, and it will be
81 the people are allowed TO give express
sion to their views without the restrain
ing hand Of the machine politician. There
Is much in the Democratic politics Of
the State needing reform, and If We could
have an fashioned,confe of lead
ing Virginians conducted in the old-fash-
toned way Of perfectly free exchange OF
views amongst those whom the people at
large had really selected to repre-
sent them. we have no doubt the result
Of the conventions deliberations would
be far-reaching and would go far towards
restoring harmony In the party and re-
storing it to the confidence of the voters.
But we frankly admit that we expect the
machine politician to be busy in shaping
the conventions action.
Several days back we pointed out that
unless those managing the present move
ment took some precautions 10 prevent
the meetings being swamped by machine
mems work. the hall in which it met
would be found to be packed with the
heelers and ward bummers of Richmond
and others who came here from the coun-
try would find that they had no more
voice in controlling the deliberations Of
the body than men who have no voice at
all. This danger is just as imminent to-
day as it was at the beginning. yet we
hear OF nothing being done to meet the
emergency. and it is an emergency, and
one Of the most pressing char
acter. II is possible for the hall
in which the body meets to be
hacked with men brought here
for a purpose foreign TO that which
prompted the call unless something is
done to render their presence nugatory.
But. what IS being done? Has any one
vet matured any plan for dealing with
the situation?
Nor does the danger of the body being
a packed one arise from conditions in
Richmond only. If we mistake not the
signs Of the times. as many disciplined
partisans will come here from the coun-
try as will be necessary to show the
country is against the election Of senator's
by the people. How will this be accom-
plished when every one knows that nine
countrymen out Of every ten are in favor
Of having senators elected by the peo-
pie?
II will be done thus: The party man
ayers i'm each county are a part of the
machine. and they are ready 10 obey its
behest In all things. Word is passed
around amongst them that the machine
expects certain course of conduct in
respect TO the convention. and they busy
themselves hunting out men-in no re-
spect representative-who will consent to
come 10 Richmond.
Now. in the two ideas thrown out, lie
the danger that the convention is going
TO be a failure. 1t will be packed by
men from the city who are brought there
for a purpose. and it will have a great
body OF men brought from the country
who will do whatever the machine wants
done. BY vigorous and earnest work and
a head it would be possible TO counter
act all this but we see no evidence OF
any concerted action showing an energetic
hand upon the helm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

Aguinaldo Aguinaldo,
Here's a little hint for you:
While you keep up your rebellion
There Is ono thing YOU should do:
.ssska...If'
Get an omcter % some kind
That will measure all the ground
Which IS covered by you while you
Tote your capitol around,
Therefore. when your troubles over
You may show. without a doubt,
That you. as a careful mover,
Have Knocked all the records out.
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
AFTER tTII.
man.
va shingt0n star.


A correspondent Of the Charleston
News and Courier says that there is
run.or afoat that the Scaboard Air Line
extension may not go via Columbia. but
that a change may be made via Sumter
10 connect al Denmark with line owned
by the system.
Nrise Marguerite Caldwell. a prominent
member Of louisville society. has just
made her debut in that city as a profes-
sional concert singer.
One ~ John Browns daughters lives
at Pasadena cal. and was waited on the
other day by delegation Of colored wo-
men .in token Of their abiding reverence
for the memory Of her father
A. Brownson. Kan. last Monday the
people having failed to make nomina-
lions for the Council. the County Attorney
declared that no election could be held.
Some of the voters proposing 10 have
little fun cast their votes for fellow
citizens. II has since been ascertained
that the election was regular and so
these men who were voted LOT III run
will constitute the city Council for the
coming year.
A wild-eyed and unkempt crank was
picked up in New York the other day.
his hallucination being that he was
engaged to be married 10 Miss Helen
Gould.
According 10 the New York World. Mr..
Bryan will speak at both 81 dinners in
New York. the one to be given by the
workingmen. on April lith. as well as the
one to be given the following evening by
the Chicago platform Democrats.
Governor Rollins, Of New Hampshire,
in his fast day proclamation on April 6th.
said that "the decline Of the Christian
religion. particularly IN our rural dis
tricts is "a marked feature Of the times.
and steps should be taken 10 remedy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

There Is q warning IN tho Wall street
hurry which the American public should
heed There is nothing wrong with busi-
ness conditions Money is plentiful and
the Industries OF the country are flourish
Ing But. as we have several times point
Cd out of late. Industrial combination has
degeneratsd into = craze. All sorts OF
experimental trusts have been formed In
. ahsst lung and their securities thrown
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
EypIained.

Mrs. Darling-Mercy, Charles, what
have you been drinking
Mr.. Darlng-I don't know. IL is what
they call "the same" Quite fashion,
able drink, I should say.
Mrs Darlington, that was all? 7 am
so glad II was not some kind OF liquor
Boston Transcript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
EVENT OF MONDAY.
A Large Advance Sale Tor Midsummer
NIGHTS Dream.

The advance sale of seats for "A Mid
summer Nights Dream which opened
AT the Academy of Music yesterday. was
altogether remarkable. despite the steady
downpour of rain. which must have kept
many away from the box office. sue
cess OF the undertaking is practically as
sured, and there IL every indication that
the audiences on both nights Will be OF
immense proportions.
There was very satisfactory rehearsal
of the play ~ the residence OF Mrs. f. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
a Happy Miss.

A Georgia paper printed in A locality
where bullets have a tendency to fly,
chronicles an Office accident" thus:
The bullet passed entirely through
tho chest of our foreman. Mr. Johns. but
fortunately missed a plate glass window,
which cost considerable money.
apOlls journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

Does she recognize that dry goods clerk
now? shs was engaged to him at the
shore last summer"
well. she's met him In tho store few
times, but I noticed she spoke to him
only in patronzing way."-Philadelphis
Bulletin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
How He Won Her

'woud I were bird" she sung with
an appropriate accompaniment on the
plano.
You are" he broke In. rapturously.
Thus no won his suit.-Chicago Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

Waggles-Thepe is only one thing as
hard 10 find In this world as the north
pole.
Jaggles-Whats that?
Waggles--The fellow who gets iost
searching for it.-Judge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
The Cheerful Idiot.

Tho dog" said the pseudo-scientific
boarder. steers himself with his tail. to
considerable degree"
Uses it TO guide his wandering bark
does he?" asked the Cheerful Idiot-In-
danapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
Time Called.

1.-THE end Is near" said the hero. quiet
iy, as the villain writhed in the centre OF
thu stage.
ITS about time" whispered the SOU
brette. Its after eleven now.."
Death came Neutrality-suspicious..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY
Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia. radically cures In one to three
markable and mysterious. II removes
at once the cause and the disease imme-
diately disappears. The first dose great
~ BENEFITS. - cents. Sold by l.. NAG.
90 Dr,lsaists- Richmnnd- dak
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

There will hardly be one recognized
head of government of the island as
long as the three Powers want Samoa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
A Difference.

you're funny. said the editor.
I'm glad my jokes strike you favor-
ably" replied the humorist.
Il said nothing ut all about Your 1nke2>
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

one OF the greatest receptions for
Anril 1st was the monthly bill for the
Easter bonnets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

The dispatches say General MacAr-
thur Is on the heels of the Filipinos'
bu, It's really on their necks he is trying
to land .sl-..------.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

Kentucky distilers have raised the
price of whiskey, and now the other lei
lows arc hustling around trying to raise
the price Of one drink.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
SOUTHERN NOTES.
An Exile from GuatcmaIa-Louisvi
Tobacco Sales.

SELMA. ALA. April BIT has Just
come to light that ex-President varquez.
OF Guatemala. has been in Selma for the
past TWO weeks under an assumed name.
on Thursday. March I'D. he came from
Mobile and registered at the Hotel Al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

Killings letter of gratitude did not
betray his reading of line OF the poetry
written about him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

law Gould left one monument greater
than all his money could buy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

SIMPSONS magazine articles show
MANY Schley digs at other officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

That Judge who decided that man
could beat his wife ten to one is an old
bachelor. $50 -.