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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15
THE INSPECTION SYSTEM.

The Norfolk Public Ledger reproduces
an article from The Times concerning the
lesson TO be learned from the recent in
yestlgaiion at Danvlle, and says that the
Ledger has on several occasions suggest
cd the appointment by the Legislature
OF inspectors to examine the books and
accounts of magistrates throughout the
State.
We claim no originality for the sug-
gestion, II having been made to us by a
prominent State official, and we are glad
to know that our Norfolk contemporary
entortans the same view.
The Danville Bee says that there is no
intention on tho part OF any Danville
officer to conceal or steal anything; there
has simply been gross carelessness in
some places. the result Of ignorance Of the
law: there has been laxness which has
startled some nervous people, but mas
much as there is no evidence that anyone
has tried 10 steal anything it would seem
that the thing has gone far enough. The
expert has shown the way, has given the
Council tips which will guide it in the fu-
ture."
We believe that the Bee is right We
do not believe that any one OF these Of
hcials has been guilty Of any wrong do
ing. and, as We said in our previous
comments. we would not appear TO cast
fffs cfr
contemporary pleads guilty for the Council
TO a careless system, and that charge
we believe. could be substantiated in
many OF the cities and counties OF the
Commonwealth.
1t will not do to take things for grant
ed. Successful business men are always
on the alert and keep a watchful eye
upon the conduct OF their business af-
fairs. The State of Virginia should con-
duct its business affairs in the same way.
In the interest Of good government and OF
good morals the state should require her
officials TO measure squarely up to the
responsibilities OF their respective offices
and inspection should be made from time
20 time to see that this is done.
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According TO Dr. McGuder, neither
Tyler nor Wingneld thought the other
had grasped the situation at the Lynch
burg conference. When to let 80 now APP
pears to be the more important question.
1t depends upon the acts Of the Rep
resentatiyes as to whether they are
representative caucus.
All the talk about the value Of the citys
llghts plant has not lessened the ten
dency TO gas.
4 newspaper says that New York
butchers are complaining OF low prices.
but are having some difficulty in making
the meat jump. They might try frog
legs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15
TTTr MORO vs. PoIITICs.

Rev. Dr Brought0n. Che ATLANTA sensa
tionat PREACHER. delivered sermon on
Sunday al Hius0n-Pllce Metnoiist church
On which Doe said:
"LvucnIng and other crime in tn Soula
arc inc outcome OF politics" pr hrough-
ton said. "Tnc greatest enemy ot ih' COLI
ored man is the politician The negro mas
no political conscience. Tie is absolutely
Tor sale Every two years the politician
resorts 20 the negroes and arrays black
against white.
'"rhe time will never come when the
white man of the South VIII ALTO" the
negro To- rule him. The solution is the
elimination of the negro from politics. Ihe
only place here the negro IS porous
arf happy in the South is 40 South Caro-
Ina. where De DIS not allowed % vote.
nh rs needless 10 say that his Northern
hearers were startled az this bold dec.ar1-
ton.
true 20 their word the New York
butchers have put up the price of meat
Beer. mutton and pork have been adj
yanced two cents pound.
The Herald says that the Central Fed
Grated Union and District Ass mDly 40.
80. knights OF Labor having altogether
"a membership az nearly 90o00 have imam
imously adopted 1lutioHs ooyco''ins l"'
sun. .-
SOUTHERN TO HAVE COMPETITIONS
me World prints the following item
which viii be OF interest 20 the people Of
Virginia:
Henry ] Braker. banker. of No 20
Rroad street and o. wealthy Importer Of
40 100 William street. Is at the head of
a syndicate promoting railroad 10 De
built through Tennessee which VIII provo
a strong competitor of the Southern rail
road.
Mr.. Braker has recently secured control
Of the AforristOwn and Cumberland Gap
railroad. running from Morrist0wn % Cor
rvrown. forty miles distant on the Knox
vile. cumberland Gap and louisville
railway. now controlled by tho Southern
railway.
Mr. Braker has had himself elected
president and has changed the name on
the road to the Knoxville and Bristol He
is now surveying line from BRISTOL 10
Tate Spring. n distance OF lW mlie7 ana
from Blaine 20 Knoxville. Tenn, "A as
lance Of eighteen miles. 10y Dt'4.iHh lii'5
two inks the Knoxville and bilsloi rail-
road will have a through line connecting
the two places and practically paraAelng
the tracks OF the southern railroad.
AT bristol n coalition and traffic conne,-
tions will be made with the Norfoik and
Western railroad. The new line viii con-
meet with the Atlanta, hnoNlllle ana
Northern railroad ~ AhoAFll.. A'l4' i".l
reaches south TO Marietta. Ga. twenty
miles north Of Atlanta. The oui'oins ~
these links will establish through ana
ipdopenlent line I'm connection with mo
Norfolk and western ana the ioaHs men-
ton from HARRISBURG. Pa. to Atlanta. Ca
MR.. COLER's STATEMENT
According 10 n report Just issued by
Comutroller C0ler the gross funded dent
,s rg41s2 l27. but deducting the Sinking
l,und. etc, NJ ss90H@2 the net debt IS
SOS zoe 49, This statement, however does
not include the operations Of tho last six
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15

It depends upon the acts Of the Rep
resentatiyes as to whether they are a
representative caucus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15

MANCHESTER BUREAU. III HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15

According to Dr. McGruder, neither
Tyler nor Wingdeld thought the other
had grasped the situation at the Lynch
burg conference When to let 80 now APP
pears to be the more important question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15

Lillian Lewis the actress. died on Sun
day at St. Paul.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
Delightful Vacation Trip.

Visiting Niagara. Falls, Toronto,
Thousand Islands, Quebec, Montreal
Au Sable Chasm, Lake Champlain and
Lake George, Saratoga. and the High
lands Of the Hudson. Leave Philadel-
phia by special train August ~. The
tour will be in charge Of one of the COM
panys experienced tourist agents, and a
chaperon, having especial charge Of un-
escorted ladies', will also accompany the
party.
The rate of 800 from New York,
Brooklyn, Newark. Trenton, Philadel-
phia. Harrisburg, Baltimore and WASH
ington covers railway and boat fare for
the entire round trip, parlor car seats,
meals en- route, hotel entertainment,
transfer charges, and carriage hire.
For detailed itinerary, tickets. or any
additional information, address Tourist
Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, 1876 Broadway, New York: Tick
ct Agent. $50 Fulton street, Brooklyn;
$50 Broad street, Newark, N. j.; or Geo.
w. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
Two students and n Thief.

Some months ago two hungry uni
verslty students in the south of Russia
coming home to their one bare room
after a hard days work for their liv.
ing, caught a thief running Off with
their books. Are you the fellow that
stole other books of ours yesterday"
they asked.
81 am. little fathers. but hunger and
want drove me to 1t. am starving"
$50 are we. brother, or next door to
1t, and you ought not to have hit upon
us as your victims"
"Well, your door is more easily open.
ed; that's how 1t Is" was the answer
1--WE want those books for our exam
nations. brother; so you must get them
back for us. But as you are cold and
hungry now come in and join us In
our supper. 1t is not much. but such
as 1t is you are welcome. Here are 20
copecks for the beer. Run and fetch
it."
And the three ate and drank togeth-
er, for hospitality is a religion and
charity Its foundation.-London Tele
graph
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
Enninun Old Gnmhlers.

In the latest history OF gambling In
England, just published, there are
some astonishing revelations as to the
amount of money won and lost by men
and women whose names are as ia.
miliar as household words early in the
present century. There are records of
f200.O00 having been lost ut n sitting,
and the loss of 100000 appears to have
been very common occurrence.
A gambling story is told of Charles
James Fox that rather reflects on his
honor. He was one of the ardent ad-
mirers of Mrs. Crewe. II noted beauty
Of her day. and 1t Is related that u gen.
tleman lost considerable sum to this
lady at play. and. being obliged to
leave town suddenly, gave Mr.. Fox the
money to pay her, begging him to
apologize to her for his not having
paid the debt of honor In person Fox
lost every shilling of IL before morn.
ing. Mrs. Crewe often met the sup
posed debtor afterward. and. surprised
that he never noticed the circum.
stances, at length delicately limited the
matter to him.
BLESS mel" said he. II paid the mon
ey to Mr.. Fox three months ago"
"Oh. did you. sir?" said Mrs. Crewe
good naturedly. Then. probably. he
paid me. and forgot it."-Boston Her.
aid.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02

Among schoolmasters whose names
have come down to posterIty with the
dubious reputation of great foggers
DR.. Busby Of Westminster school is
the generally acknowledged chief.
OF him 1t is recorded that one of his
head boys having insulted n young
French viscount, who came to the
school to demand satisfaction, he fog
ged the viscount first for the blood
thirsty Intentions and next his friend
who was the bearer of his challenge.
DR.. Valpy, too, who edited an edition
Of the classics, was potent wielder of
the rod. Archdeacon Groom, who was
pupil of his. tells story in illustra-
ton of his prowess. One of the boys
had been logged by the redoubtable
dominic, and the lads father came to
complain.
"Sir," said valpy to him, II fiogged
your son because he richly deserved 1t.
II he again deserves 1t, shall fog him
again. And" rising. 'if you come here,
sir, interfering with my duty, l shall
fog you"
The parent fled.-London Mail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
L. A. w. Meet, Boston.

For the Annual Meet of the League
Of American Wheelmen at Boston, Au-
gust Ia to 10, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell excursion tick
cts from all points on its line, to Boston
at rate of single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold on August IL to ii,
good to return August IL to 20 when
properly executed before agent of ini-
tial line at Boston. Upon depositing
ticket with city ticket agent OF initial
line from Boston, not later than August
10. and the payment Of fifty cents, tick
cts may be extended to leave Boston not
later than August 81. Bicycles carried
free when not accompanied by other
baggage. Special arrangements for
clubs travelling as body.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
A cnsc of conturea.r reiepnthx.

A very remarkable occurrence has
been brought to my notice. Early last
week well known lady. who shall be
called Jones. dreamed ridiculous
dream, as inconsequcntial as most
dreams are.
Mrs. Jones dreamed that n dog OF
hers had died and that she received an
official communication ordering her
either to cremnte the remains or to her
self skin the animal and throw the
body into the river. Mrs. Jones chose
the latter alternative, but having half
skinned the body and becoming tired
threw 1t as 1t was into the water. The
dog disappeared for an instant and
then reappeared on the surface alive.
aud swimming across to the opposite
bank trotted of. evidently in great suf-
fcring There ends the dream.
The next morning the postman
brought several letters. The first one
was addressed to lewis Jones. Esq.
there being no such pcrson-and ran
as follows: "Sir. your dog crossed the
river last night on to my property, but
being very severely Injured II was
found necessary to kill 1t. Should you
wish to have the collar, which bears
your name and address. shall he hap
by to send 1t to you"
No dog belonging to Mrs. Jones had
died nor had she lost one.-London
Truth
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
How They Make Lemons Sour.

Until recently the California people
did not know how to cure lemons. The
fruit was never tart enough. There
would be- plenty of juice, but 1t con-
tained n high percentage Of sugar and
a small percentage of acid, which
made 1t unmarketable. But few
years ago the lemon growers dubbed
together and sent experts over to Italy
and Spain to learn the business, and
now they are producing much better
results. They pick the fruit before 1t
begins to turn yellow and put 1t in a
curing house, where II is kept at an
even temperature of about 80 degrees
for about 20 days, which "sweats out"
all the sugar. 1t Is then removed to
another temperature for 90 days more
before II Is ready for the market.
Thus the highest degree of acid and
the largest degree Of Juice can be OBJ
tained. One of the curious effects of
this sweating" process Is to reduce
the thickness of the skin. 1t originally
grows thick and tough, but the acid
seems to eat 1t up.-Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02

When Captain Cooks ship, the En-
deavour, lay in Mercury bny, New
Zealand, In 1T60, n brown boy OF 8. who
afterward became a chief and lived
to great age. went aboard of her.
His name was Taniwha.
1t was easy enough for the brown
boys to pick out kapene Kuku Gap.
tain Cook among the men on board
Taniwha said; he was the leader OF
the "Gobllns," very great man. He
walked the ship grave and dignified
He held up n nail, priceless treasure,
and, when Taniwha laughed. gave It
to him. Then the boys knew that he
was good as well as great. They were
shocked that n grown up Maori stole
a piece OF calico.
"They padded away" Taniwha con
tinued. The Goblin went down Into
the hold OF the ship. but soon came up
with a walking stick In his hand and
pointed II at the canoe. Thunder
pealed and lightning flashed, but those
In the canoe padded on.
"Theu they landed. Eight rose to
leave the canoe. but the thief sat still
with his dogskin mat and the COLLINS
garment under his feet. His compan.
Ions called him. but he did not answer.
One Of them shook him, aud the thief
fell back into the hold of the canoe
and blood was seen on his clothing and
n hole In his back."-San Francisco
Examiner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
AbsoIute Indifference.

A woman who has been victim OF
indigestion and is kept to dyspeptics'
diet most of the time was recently in
vited to dinner. which she was anx-
ious to attend.
She went to her telephone and, trust
ing to somewhat unreliable memory,
she asked to be connected by the ever
obliging Central with telephone 1894.
When the conNection had been made,
she began her plaintive query, without
any PREDATORY, SIS that you, doctorg"
81 want very much to go TO little
dinner tomorrow night" she began
rapidly, "and do you think it would
hurt me if ate just taste of soup
and perhaps little fish or the least
trifle of game and a bit of salad OF ice /
really think my stomach
Here she was interrupted by voice
from the otho- end of the wire.
"Madam, = it said coldly, "eat what
ever you please. This is the Meteor
Rubber company - Youth's Compan-
ion
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
A $4,000 Bicycle Given Away Daily.

The publishers of the New York STIR,
the handsomely illustrated Sunday news
paper, are giving a high grade bicycle
each day for the largest list of words
made by using the letters contained in
THE NEW YORK STAR" no
more times In any one word than 1t Is
found in The New York Star Web
ster's Dictionary to be considered as
authority. Two good watches, first
class time keepers) will be given daily
for second and third best lists, and many
other valuable rewards, including din
ner sets, tea sets, china, sterling silver
ware, etc, etc, in order OF merit. This
educational contest is being given to
advertise and introduce this successful
weekly into new homes, and all prizes
will be awarded promptly without par
tiality. Twelve 2-cent stamps must be
enclosed for thirteen weeks trial sub
scription with full particulars and over
300 valuable rewards. Contest opens
and awards commence Monday, June
26th. and closes Monday, August 2lst,
1899. Your list can reach us any day
between these dates and will receive
the award TO which it may be entitled
for that day, and your name will be
printed in the following issue of the
New York Star Only one list can be
entered by the same person, Prizes are
on exhibition at the Stars business Of
fees. Persons securing bicycles may
have choice of ladies', gentlemen's or
Juveniles 1899 model, color or size de-
sired. Call or address Dept "E," THE
NEW YORK STAR. 236 w. both Street,
New York City.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
An IncreduIous Jury.

In n criminal prosecution recently
tried in York, Neb., the jury, after n
brief deliberation. returned the follow
ing remarkable verdict: I'VE. the jury
in the above named case. do not be-
lieve one word that the witnesses
have sworn to; neither do We believe
that any of the attorneys have spoken
the truth, nor that either Of them
could do so even II he should care to
take the trouble to try" The humor
in remarks casting doubt upon the
veracity Of the legal profession has
lost the freshness Of early youth. and
n good, stiff penalty for contempt in
cases Of this kind would probably re-
dound to the benefit of mankind In
general.-Law Notes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
A Tat netavt

The plaintiff was undergoing a rath.
er sharp examination from the defend
ants counsel. The case was one of
damages claimed on account of severe
bodily Injuries by the plaintiff on
railway. due, the plaintiff claimed. to
the negligence of the defendant rail-
way company's servants. Mr.. c., the
railway company's counsel. was noted
for his overbearing manner In examin.
ing witnesses and endeavoring to dis
concert them. This witness. however,
determined not to be confused by his
opponents counsel.
After becoming thoroughly provoked
by the attacks of the man of law he re-
monsti1ted. mfr. c." said he. IL
am an invalid. cannot allow you to
question me In this manner. Ii Is a
positive injury to my nervous system,
which Is at best In n shattered condl-
ton. shall have to refuse to answer
your questions unless you put them In
a different manner. | am troubled on
account of the injury received on the
railway with sclerosis of the spinal
cord. At this minute | can see you
double. and you know by experience 1t
is generally enough to upset a man to
see you oncc."-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of An
ME E. Springer, OF 1925 Howard street,
Philadelphia, Pa, when she found that
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion had completely cured her OF hack
ing cough that had for many years made
life burden. All other remedies and
doctors could give her no help, but she
says of this Royal Cure-''it soon re-
moved the pain in my chest and | can
now sleep soundly, something l can
scarcely remember doing before. feel
like sounding its praises throughout the
Universe" So will every one who tries
DR.. Kings New Discovery for any
trouble of the Throat, Chest, or Lungs
Price SOC. and $1.00. Trial bottles free
at II. A. Stokes Drug Store; every bot
tie guaranteed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division
In effect May 81, 1899. Trains leave
Driftwood as follows:
EASTWARD

In effect May 81, 1899. Trains leave
Driftwood as follows:
EASTWARD
Wiikesbarre, Hazieton, Pottsviiie. scranton
Harrisburg and the intermediate sta
tions, arriving at Philadelphia e;23 p. M,
Washington, AZ sis & D. M Pi Puiimae Parld%r r car en-
from willlamsport to philadelphia and pas
senger coaches from Kane TO philadelphia
and Willlamsport to Baltimore and Wash
4:03 p. m.-Train O, weekdays, for Har-
risburg and intermediate stations, ar
riving at Philadelphia 4:25 A. NJ; New York,
70s a. M; Baltimore, 2.sO a. M; Washington
Harrisburg to Phiadelpha and New York.
sleeper undisturbed until 1880 AN
10:12 p.m.--Train 4. daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and intermediate stations, arriving at
A. N. on week days and IO3s A NJ. on sun
day; Baltimore, 6:35 A. M; Washington, 7:45
AN. Pullman sleepers from Erie and VIII
TO Washington. Passengers In sleeper
for Baltimore and Washington will be
transferred Into Washington sleeper AZ Will
Transport Passenger coaches from Erie TO
Philadelphia and Williamsport to Balti-
more.
4:aS a. m.-Train 0, weekdays, for Erie Ridg-
way, Dubois, Clermont and principal inter
s;A a; m.--Train 3, daily for Erie and inter-
mediate points
5:42 p. m.-;Train IS. weekdays for Kane and
intermediate stations.
THROUGH TRAINS FOR DRIFTWOOD
FROM THE EAST AND SOUTH.
TRAIN leaves New York 1855 p. m, ,Philade-
phia $3.50 p. M; Washington 7:20 D. m, Bal
timore $40 p. M, arriving at Driftwood 4:3s
"a. M, weekdays, with Pullman sleepers and
passenger coaches from Philadelphia Ia
Erie and Washington and Baltimore to
Williamsport.
TRAIN 3 leaves New York at 7:h5 p. M; Phila-
delphia, 1:20 p. M; Washington, 1910 d. m.
Baltimore, ll:a y, M; daily arriving at
Driftwood ut 0:44 a. m. Pullman sleeping
cars from Phila. to Williamsp't, and through
passenger coaches from Philadelphia TO
Erie and Baltimore to Williamsport. On
Sundays only Pullman sleeper Philadelphia
TO Erie.
TRAIN Is leaves Philadelphia $40 A. M.
Washington, 1855 A; NJ; Baltimore, 1853 a. NJ.
Wilkesbarre 1888 A. M; weekdays
arriving at Driftwood at 5;42 p. M. with
Pullman Parlor car from Philadelphia to
WIlliamsport and passenger coach to Kane
Connections via JOhnsonburg r. r. and
Ridgway & Clearfeld II. II.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
An Amendments. A

''Fools rush in where begun Mr..
Van Braam. who was fond of quoting
proverbs.
He was interrupted by Dinwiddie.
who offered this amendment:
"Where policemen fear to tread."-
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph