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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina is going to be the scene
Of a fierce canvass if State Senator Joseph
w. Barnwen tries to get the Democratic
nomination from the district which is now
repreaented by Colonel William Elliott, Of
Beaufort.
The fight will serve to throw a strong
light on the past record and services OF
Congressman Elliott. and IL the voters OF
his district finally decide to entrust their
representation TO Mr.. Barnwell, it will be
a high tribute 10 that gentleman's worth
for few constituencies have ever had a
more faithful able and vigorous repre-
sentative than the one that for fourteen
consecutive terms has returned Colonel
Elliott to Congress.
During his service he has been most eiii-
cient in building up the naval station at
port Royal. thereby giving South Carolina
the largest dry dock between Newport
News and New Orleans, ana by having the
appropria,ions increased he has greatly
added TO the value of Charleston as deep
harbor.
Bat II is not TO his ability as a represen-
tatiye Of the money needs Of the voters
that his position is due II is rather be
cause of a personality which has been
abe to carry a district for the Democratic
party that normally is Republican, and
that went Republican when another nomi-
nee ran on the Democratic platform. The
strength Of his character is shown in mo-
thing better than the fact that he has
been able to retain his seat in Congress,
though opposed to Tillmanism and the
dispensary law. In 1885 h. opposed free
silver and though the popular sentiment
vas Overwhelmingly in its favor. he was
triumphantly returned
Colonel Elliott has achieved ana
maintained a position Of the highest honor
and confidence in the Democratic party.
and now at this juncture when all true
Democrats are trying to reunite upon scms
mutual grounds it will be most unforiu-
nate If the services advice and personality
Of 50 tried and respected a Democrat are
lost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

I'm the course Of his speech In Now York
ON Friday night before the New England
Society Mr. John Barrett read from a
letter received within the last month from
the laic General Lawton. an extract
which ought 10 make deep impression
uron those citizens who have been ham
pcring the administration in the Droaecu-
ton Of tho war in the Philippines. lie OK
pressed the wish. most solcmniy. that the
truth of the whole Philippine situation
could be known by every American as he
knew il. and said that If the real history,
inspiration and conditions Of the insur-
rectlon and the influences. local and eXt'r-
nal that encouraged the enemy. as we'll
a. the actual possibilities OF the Islands
and their inhabitants and the relation OF
both to the East could be understood In
America. there would he no more talk Of
an unjust shooting Of government into
the Filipinos or Of hauling down our flag
In ,hc Philippines. IF | am shot by
Filipino bullet" he concluded, 1T might
as well come from one of my own mon,
because | know from observation confirm
ed by captured prisoners, that the contin-
uancc of the fighting is chiefly due 20 &c
ports sent out from America
That is a terrible indictment and il
comes from one who. little while after
this letter was written. was Shot to death
by a Filipino insurgent. The Times WAS
opposed to the war with Spain and wien
many who are now talking Of anti-im-
perialism were doing all that they could to
bring on a clash of arms. The Times was
pleading for peace But after war was
declared and after American blood hal
been smiled. all true Americans were for
the success of American arms, for prose
cutting the war TO "a successful finish, ana
for discharging all the obligations that
the war had brought upon us. one Of
these obligations is to restore peace and
order and to establish good government
I'm the Philippine Islands, and to this end
It is necessary that the insurrection he put
down. There is nothing else to do and 1t
would be an everlasting disgrace 10 our
government If we should withdraw cur
troops and leave The great masses OF the
Philippine inhabitants who have trusted
us. to fight it out with Aguinaldo.
The administration he's determined 10
put down the insurrection and our troops
are fighting to that end. Yet. General
Iawton says. and everybody knows ;ha.
# is true. that the government has teen
much hampered by captious criticism at
home and that the insurgents have reccN.
ed their chief encouragement frcm
America.
This is the season Of good will and good
cheer. and we would not indulge on this
glad day in any harsh criticism, but we
do most heartily commend, to The atten-
ton Of those whom We have indicated,
this last solemn message from a brave
general who laid down his life for his
country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

Governor Tyler's recommendation to
the Legislature hat a chaplain for the
penitentiary should be provided for by
law Is no donbt inspired by the best Of
motives. Brt II should never BE- adopted.
We want no state religion in this coun-
try. such measure would bring no end
OF mischief. II adopted the first question
shat would arise would be what religion
should be preached-Iew. Catholic, or
Protestant, There would be a srafnble
for the place Just like we see for other
political Offices. Down with it,-Page
Courier
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Isit Hoodwinking?

The report comes from Richmond that
the bill 10 do away with the Office OF
Register Of the Land Office is prompted
not 80 much by the desire TO save ex-
penses to the State as 1t Is for other rea-
sons. This cry Of retrenchment is merely
pretext subufuge to deceive and
catch the acduiescence OF the taxpayers,
the Interior motive being to make better
positions for favorites. those who speak
the language OF the tribe" We do not
vouch for the accuracy OF this report.
since we are not in a position 10 verify
IL. but It does look that the pittance 10
be saved in making the change would
not compensate for the doing away with
so time-honored an adjunct Of The state
Blackstone Courier
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Poor and Needy.

Editor Of The Times
Sir-Whmst hundreds Of poor children
will be made happy by the toys and
books So kindly sent TO my office this
month, the supply Is by no means equal
10 the demand.
Persons having cloaks. jackets or any
articles of cast off clothing can have
them judiciously distributed among the
needy by sending them 10 my office
Remember what we are told in the
GOSPEL: Give 10 them that cannot re-
compense YOU" Luke n. O.. l3 and a.
LEWIS w BURWELL.
Secretary Citizens Relief Assn,
1913 east Main street
Richmond, Va, December %, 1899.
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DEFENCES FOR THE CAPITAL.
Powerful Fortifications Will BE Placed
at Cane Henry.

WASHINGTON, Dec. -Special.-From
information that may be considered most
reliable, il has been learned that the i'm
prOvements contemplated by the Gov
eminent at Cape Henry. Va, will not be
carried out and that the plans for the
defenses OF the Chesapeake, James and
Potomac have undergone the most radi-
cal changes and alterations
II is generally known that extensive and
careful surveys have been made at Cape
Henry and that II was at one time the
intention Of the Government 10 construct
here one OF the most powerful coast de-
lenses I'm the world. The reservation was
one square mile in area and the guns
which were TO be placed here were 10 be
Of the most improved patterns and OF
great effectiveness.
Later Investigations, however. proved
that IL would be difficult 10 properly con
troll the entrance of the bay, especially at
night. owing to the fact that the channe.
at this point Is five miles wide
The plan now Is 10 make this stateg!c
point The Gibraltar Of America, and a
more extensive system OF defenses have
been considered by the War Department
These. from what can be learned. arrange
for the dredging Of Lynn Haven Bay In
let and the building Of a breakwater along
that point. Lynn Haven Bay Will be
made the rendezvous OF a powerful fleet
consisting Of monitors and torpedO-boats
having light draught and this rendezvous
viii in turn be protected by powerful
shore batteries.
In addition to this extensive works Will
be erected al WilIoughby Spit and old
Fort Wool, commonly known as the RIP
Raps."
1t l. altogether probable the old works
at Fort Wool viii be destroyed ana new
projections constructed. The most mod
ern cannon will be mounted at these points
and will be able to make II impossible for
any fleet 10 force passage. thus afford
ing ample protection To the enormous In
terests OF the cities OF Norfolk, Newport
News. Richmond. Washington and Balti-
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funeral Services.

The funeral Of Mr. Robert J. Mahon'
who died at his home. No ll2o norm
Twenty-fourth street. will take place from
the residence tomorrow. The inierment
will be i'm lakewood
Mrs Oils O. Hampton died "a her home,
No. 1918 east Broad street yestei gay
morning. after suffering from rheumatism
for some time The remains VIII be taken
to Buckners. on the Chesapeake and
OHIO railroad.
Inc obsequics OF Captain Richard T..
Frayser took place yesterday afternoon az
4 o'clock The burial was IN Hollywood.
The remains Of Mr.. James Mantle Will
be laid TO rest i'm lakewood Cemetery TO-
day az 3 T. NJ.
The remains of Delegate NJ. 5. New
berne of Norfolk county, who died mere
Friday. were buried yesterday he had
been a very III man, and had been SICK
only a few days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
SOUTHERN NOTES.

The establishment OF a State sugar re-
nnery and mill al Hattiesburg. Miss. ope-
rated by convict labor on the same plan
IS other State farms. s. being advocated.
one hundred members Of the alumni Of
the University Of Alabama, at a meeting
I'm Birmingham. declared the sale Of the
800 acres OF the university lands to the
Sloss-Shehield Company at 1850 per
acre. too low. improper and lrregu-
lar. ana severely criticized Governor John
ston. OF that state. Further action b.
trustees Of the university win be taken
and q thorough investigation made.
A fire or incendiary origin at opAeka.
Ala, resulted In loss OF S,ooo.
Near Scranton. Miss. fev days ago.
eight wild turkeys walked in b farmer 5
yard and into his door. wen they were
driven off by a dog
Biloxi. Miss. is paying its streets and
otherwise improving/the town.
springvaIe CottGn Mil, OF sprinsvaie,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

The Richmond Times confesses that
there is not enough money in circulation.
Saws that It doubts II there are $4,000 OF
currency in the whole State outside the
cities. and then goes on TO add that the
country people have absolutely no medium
OF exchange and are reduced 10 barter
The Times utterances are remarkable
for a newspaper. which is frantic Tor
gold standard and contracted monetary
system. Bedford Bulletin.
The Times is for the gold standard. but
not for contracted monetary system.
The Times wants the government to fix
the standard Of value, but leave the
banks free to issue to the people in all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
Mhattlie Mayor SAYS.

Several days will elapse before Mayor
r. NJ. Taylor will put his signature
% the ordnance granting franchises io
the Richmond Passenger and Power Conn
panv.
He told me that ne wanted to look
arot ma and see what no was doing. lle
has been asked by both members OF the
Council and Board of Aldermen TO sisn
the ordinance at once
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
The Twentieth Century.

Richmond. Va, Dec. % 1899
Query Editor Times
Dear Sir-Can you please inform me,
through your Query Column. OF the date
Of the beginning of the twentieth century
whether January /, 1900 or January l.
1901. and oblige
A READER.
(The twentieth century begins on Janu-
airy !, 1901 .-Ed)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

Santa Claus Decision a beautiful
cantata. will be given by the primary de-
partment of the Grace-Slreet Baptist
churcA> on Wedn sday. the nth az 800
O'Clock p. NJ Mrs w ". Lefcw, the
efficient and faithful organist. has care
fully trained the lttle tots. and the pro-
gramme promises 10 De the most n-er-
estng and brightest Of AN The entertain
ments given by this class.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
TINES BUILDING,
TENTH A\D BANK sllStElS'
RICHMOND. VA.

THE DAILY TINES s served By car
riers on their own account IA this -
ana Manchester Tor 10 cents "ctN.
when paid weekly. but 80 cents PEI
month wnen paid monthly, by inal'
outside OF Richmond. - cents q mon,ii
$500 a year-anywhere IN the Ch''o"
States. 49, 1000
Reading Notices. in reading matter Type
10 cents per line. ...,., e,,,-
CANS oil advertising rates for space tui-
nished on application. s,,.. ..ao-
Remit by draft check. postouice oiIel
or registered letter Currency Sent ~
mail Is at the risk OF the sender. -.
Times Telephones Business OhiS' 49,
Phone PSI, Old Phone 90. EuaSii"'
Rooms-Ncw Phone 81. Old Pnone 30.
Address all communication an" Cutie
spondence To The Times Company. ....
THE TIMES COMfANi.
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MilIinnI Nia-On tmt.

At II o'clock yesterday morning William
Mason. a negro, was badly stabbed in
Nelson's bar-room az sol ST. John street.
The knife entered his left side and pen
etrated the lung.
DR. Frank NJ Cunningham attended 90
his injuries. No report of the matter
was made 10 the police.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
ST Paul's Sundny-Schonl.

This afternoon az 400 o'clock the chill
dren OF ST Pauls Sunday School will hold
their Christmas celebration. The enter
tainment will be more elaborate than us
uai. Little Miss Gussie Reinhardt will
sing a solo. and Miss Annie Louise Rein
hardt will render some sacred musical Sc
lections on the violin. The choristcrs have
also some music especially prepared for
the occasion. and It promises to be most
Interesting AMIR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

Me will be moved to a point near IIick-
orv. y. c. The mill is capitalized al
sia5. 500. and operates 800 splndles and 200
looms.
Property to the amount Of $1,000 mas
been destroyed by fire at Florence. 5. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
To Receive Offerings.

The doors of Clay-Street Methodist
church were kept open on yesterday ar
ternoon from 4 10 : o'clock Tor me re-
ceiying of the donations for the poor by
the members Of the congregation. The
doors will also be open this morning from
9 10 10 O'Clock for the same purpose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

water" said the temperance orator. lis
natures own beverage IL comes TO us
from the clouds. II instead Of water 1t
were 10 rain beer
you would then be too fun for utter
ance." interrupted a voice from the gal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

II Is understood that Rev. r. W. Patton
Will probably not accept the call 20 tne
pastorate OF ST. Marks church. IL Is
thought that he has been prevailed upon
by the members OF Christ church, Roa-
noke, 10 remain with them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

The jury having adjourned for the ses-
sion there were no cases in Judge Minor 8
court yesterday
The case OF T.. 3. Taylor. administrators.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

The South Boston Tines says thai sena-
tor Barksdaie "has a facial expression
bearing a striking resemblance TO Ben
Tfllman." Now let the Senator resolve
for new year that he will turn out
beard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
Children's Entertainment.

The Grace-Street Presbyterian SUNDAY
school will have an entertainment Tor the
children OF the school next "wednesday
afternoon at . o'clock In the sunday
school room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
Information for the Young.

"Pa. what's a ripe old age?'
That's the age at which man begins
TO realize that he's not the only apple on
the tree Chicago Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
Preferences.

Now. Freddy what do you want for
Christmas
"Oh gran'pa. gimme somepin' real silly;
gran'ma allus gives me somepin' sen sble.
INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
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Great Expectations.

Brown--What are these two things mat
will make your Christmas happy?
Mrs Brown-The one Is TO have Johnnie
stop blowing his whistle and the other TO
have Won swear off wettng y0urs.-Judge
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Henrico Notes.

James F. Perkins was arrested yesier-
dav on a warrant sworn out by his vile,
charging HIM with abusing her
Clerk Waddill issued marriage license
Yesterday to Frank Watson and Opoe y.
Barker
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
Marriage License.

Clerk Christian issued marriage license
yesterday 10 Mr.. Arch. ID. Parker ara
Miss Emily Otelia Garnett. They VIII De
married tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

All subscriptions by mail payable m aa-
-ance. Watch the label on y0ul p@tei
II you live out cf Richmond. and see "hch
your subsc ription expires 50 YOU can re-
rev before the paper is stopped.
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THE SUNDAY TIMEs. $50 a year.

THE WEEKLY TIMES .ssacd and mail
ed IN tao parts, 500 q year % man
anywhere IN the United STATES
Specimen copies .ree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

1t is said that there has been larger
percentage OF Sunshine on the Atlantic
coast. including Virginia. during the fall
noaths. than has been the case for years.
Fredericksburg STAR
That is a beautiful Christmas thought.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

The Times is always indebted 20 iIlei'uS
who favor n with society item, ana peg
sonals. but must urge mat an suCh "e
sent over the signature of the fc!.c.
All unsigned communications VIII DC Io-
jeCtcd always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24
CVRRIINT TOPICS.

\ writer I'm one OF our Virginia eN-
changes says:
Il may be wrong, but through my specs
# does look like Christianity is evolving
into "A mercenary institution Of serviie
minions. who be actuated wholly by the
principle involved, as they read II, in the
laborer is worthy Of his hire
That is the only principle upon which
the church can succeed. There was time
when the church lived on aims and the
preacher was pens.oner. Now the church
g. SUPPORTED by assessments upon its mem
bership and the preachers are paid a reg
ular salary. The more Independent the
church becomes, the greater viii be its
influence and its accomplishments
The Boston Journal says: "On New
Years day next Loo employees of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad viii be retired on
pensions. This is IN accordance with a
scheme that was drafted several months
ago and was widely noticed.
THE plan l. an excellent one, ana
where a corporation is otherwise humane
there IS a reasonable chance that an en-
plove may grow old in its service. IL viii
he a glad dav FOR labor when II is thus as
sured Of something against a rainy
aav' whether such a day ever comes or
not. The sch me deserves To be exte1d ed.'
The system is not only humane, but 1t
IS wise. There comes a time In the life
OF every man so employed when he is not
capahle Of measuring up to the require
nents Of the position and the efficiency OF
the service demands that he be retired
\ retirement fund should be had i'm every
city for policemen and teachers In the
public schools
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

MANCHESTER BUREAU. ll21 HULL
STREET.
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THE TIMES. RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY DECEMBER a. 1892

parts Of the land as much currency as
they require in their business transactions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

PETERSBURG AGENT,
MRS. 6. c. HUTCHINSON. LOMBARD
STREET.
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was concluded I'm the law and Equity
Court Friday, when judgment was rem
dered for 500 Same against George +.
Taylor, for 500. Same against Charles
S. Taylcr, for 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-24

State. and we believe that the benefits
viii be substanilal.
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THE MAILING LIST Is ONLY PRINT
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN pA1S,
THEREFORE, Do NOT FEEL I y tASh
IF THE DATE OPPOSITE YOUR NAME
on THE LITTLE PINK SLIP Is NOT
CHANGED AS SOON AS TIE SUB
SCRiPTlON is RENEWED.
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-05
MARRIAGES.

KIMBAHA5- RQGERs--In this city, I'd, by
ReY A. McCullagh, D. D., Charlag K1fg-
ball and Llliam ROGERS, both Of this
city
EpGELL-NdERRITT- Gardner, Ath, by
Rev. G, A. Towne, Charles N. EdRell
IT., and Miss Ina e. Merritt.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-05

paper machinery. the water wheels,
the larger part of which goes for water
mills. These manufacturers are men
OF brains. They sought those privileges
ana their business grew until they were
/ pplged to supplement the water power
by steam.
Look at Robert Knight, the greatest
manufacturer of cotton goods in this
county, probably in the country. ana
every other great cotton man. They
sought water power for their great
mills almost in every instance
He then pointed out several incon-
slstencies in the evidence offered by the
city
After the noon recess Mr.. King re-
sumed his argument, speaking in part
as follows:
Now, then, which is the right that
mas been taken away from us-the
right to have this water come to our
mills every day in the year; to turn it
INTO horse power? What is the injury ?
The value of that power. a fair market
value. Take electricity and gas and
you viii find that the average value
is higher than we represent. Every
horse power could have been sold for
more than represented by the eX-
perts. Take the evidence of Mr. Kent.
1t became his business to ascertain the
cost of producing horse power at the
GAINESVILLE mill long before there was
any idea of a suit against the city.
Also at the Lakeside mill. AS a result
ne tells you each horse power cost
the GAINESVILLE Manufacturing Com
pany over 1854 per year, This company
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-05
DEATHS.

HAYWARD = In Millbury, Sd, Prudence
Hayward, 80 yrs. mos.
Funeral from her late reSidenoe. MIL
bury avenue Thursday, JHn- 5, Of a p. "a.
Relatives and friends invited 10 aAterd.
sLI,,ATTERY In this city. 4th. Thomas
Slattery, 6S yrh,
Funeral from Athy's nndertal1ng FQouA,,
16 Green street, Thursday aftafn66h soAi
2 o'clock. Services at immaculate Coz
ception Church at O'Clock KsiattVeSEs
and friends are invited TO attend.
MALONHY = In this city, nth, Mtchas d
Maloney, As yrs. !
Funeral from his late home "a Briden
street Friday morning at S.15 O'clock
Requiem high mass at the Church OF the
Immaculate Conception at 3 O'Clock
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend.
McKENzIE-In Chelsea, James w. Nc
Kenzie, SO yrs. days
Funeral at West Congregational Church.
Grafton Centre, Friday, at p. m.
KEENAN-In this city. Sd. Thomas Kee-
nan.
Funeral from the residence of his son.
James A. Keenan,, 81 Granite street. Fri
day morning at o'clock. Requiem hiRh
mass at st. Stephens Church at
o'clock, Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend