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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
Funeral Services.

The funeral OF Bessie Meredith, the
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs ". F.
Meredith No 705 North Twenty-eigath
Street, took place al . o'clock yesterday
afternoon from the residence.
The funeral of little Sarah Elizabeth
Davis took place from Laurei-Street Metao-
dist Church at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The service was conducted by Rev.
r. Finley Gayle, and the interment was
made in Rlverview Cemetery
Funeral rites were !leld over the body
of the late C. D., Webster yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock from the residence. No.
1908 East Broad Street. Rev ". "A Barr
otfieiated. The burial was in Shockoe Hill
Cemetery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
TIMES BUILDING. \
TENTH AND BANK STREETS,
RICHMOND. VA

t,.sE DAILY Tones IS served py car
riers nm their own account IN this city
and M.a,chester Tor 10 cents week.
when paid weekly. but SO Genus per a,I
month, when paid monthly: Dy man
outside OF Richmond. 90 cents t,i,aS
$500 a year-anywhere III the oin'eo
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UNIT FOR BRYAN.
South Carolina Democratic Conyen-
ton Very Harmonious

COLUMBIA, S. c., May iu-rne stare
Democratic Convention to-day Was har-
monious Tor the ftrst time IN a decade,
and a unit for Bryan and the CtFcaso
platform, with added planks. W.
j. Stevenson, of Cheraw, presided.
The delegation TO the National
Convention was. after debate, instructed
.to vote as a, unit on all n,1tters. The
delegates at large are: Senator B. X.
Tillman, Governor N. b. McSweeney,
State Chairman Willlie Jones and a. G.
L.atimer.
The platform declares allegiance to the
national party, and demands reattirma-
ton of the Chicago platform at Kansas
CITY. It condemns the financial tegisla-
ton of the Republican party as subser-
Went to the trusts and national banks.
1T decries the power of trusts and the
hypocriticaf attitude Of the Republican
party, and denounces the foreign policy
Of President Mckinley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

a new declaration of political independ-
ence and two well matched respectable
parties. There must be two parties in
every republican form of government, if
such a government is to be successful, for
one party holds the other party in check
and when the party in power abuses
its privileges the other party will call a
halt, and if the abuses are continued
there is sure to be a change Of admin
istration.
The Democratic party must stand on
its merits, Or it must fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

election had been held year ago the Re-
pub!icans. no doubt would nave swept
the country, because everything was tnen
on boom and progress was noted al!
along the line. But all must admit that
there has come setback Even the New
York Tribune, the leading Republican or
gan in the country says that "it is not Of
the least use to ignore reacHcnary ten
dercy in business The reaction has
come and the Republicans must reckon
With IL. we shall now have an opportunity
to see just how far the government can
regulate prosperity. The Republicans
fully appreciate the fact that If we should
have during this year season Of business
depression, if mills should shut down to
any great extent and wages be reduced,
they would have hard time to carry the
country, and so the Republican admins
tration and the Republican leaders
throughout the country and the great and
powerful friends of the Republican party
will do all that they can do to make trade
brisk
We do not deny that with hearty CO.
operation the Republicans of the country
could make a show of prosperity for a
short time, but the laws which govern
trade are far beyond the control of the
Republican party or any other party. The
government may help trade in some parts,
but the great underlying cause of pros
perity or of adversely is far beyond the
control of government. We have had a
season OF unprecedented industrial pro-
gress, the mills of the country have been
as busy as they could be. and demands
were so pressing that new manufacturing
ones increased their capacity. The de-
mand was greater than the supply, and
under such conditions it was natural
consequence that prices should advance
and that wages should be increased. But
our capacity to produce is so great that
the mills have caught UP with their orders
and some of the factories have found
themselves with surplus stocks on hand.
In order to get rid of these 1T is neces-
sary to cut prices, and some of the mills
have shut down. In the meantime many
of the mill operatives have demanded
higher wages, and SO there has been a
halt. the end of which no man can fore
see.
For our part we believe that this reac-
ton is healthy, and with the enormous in
creasing demand abroad for our products
we believe that trade will soon adjust it
self TO the slight change in conditions and
that prosperity will continue. But we
make the point that the Republican party
with all its boasting and with all its power
cannot prevent a season of dulness in
trade if there are natural causes for It.
If the Republican party had any such
power. is it possible that it would have
permitted a halt in prosperity at this
critical time? Away with the silly idea
that politics makes and unmakes prosper
ity BY a foolish financial policy and by
other foolish policies of government pros
,oerity may be retarded, and by wise
financial policy and by other wise policies
of government prosperity may be helped.
But genuine prosperity is dependent upon
the energies and enterprise of the people
and by the laws of trade which no political
party, which no government can by any
possibility control.
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Awful anxiety was felt for the widow
of the brave General Buruham, OF Ma
chias, Me-. when the doctors said she
could not live till morning. writes Mrs.
S. H. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night "AlE thought she must
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One of the sights OF Richmond is The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
Posse PruSnit.

ROME, GA, May 16.-This morning at
Gooseville .near here, Mrs W. 3. Camp,
wife of the brother OF the County Sheriff
and daughter of ex-Sherif Lumpkin, was
criminally assaulted by John Moran,
negro, about eighteen years old. Moran
took to the woods. An armed posse at once
started in pursuit. There is little doubt
that he will be caught, and less that he
will be Immediately killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

A director of the Sloss-Sheffield Iron and
Steel Company, of Alabama, in a recent
interview with a, repre-
sentative of the Birning-
ham Age-Heraid said:
1.-THE iron business is in a very healthy
condition. notwithstanding the Dessinistic
reports to the contrary. The latest statis-
tics show that there was not over weeks
supply Of pig iron on hand at the begin
ming Of May. The weekly capacity of the
furnaces. although larger on May LIST than
on April 1st, was not SO large as four
months ago. 1t is true there has been a
small increase in the stock on hand since
January LIST, but stocks in the hands Of
consumers are much smaller now than
they were at the beginning of the year.
The consumption of pig non IS not slack"
enlng, and consumers III Isl replenisn their
supplies very soon.
There is already an urgent inquiry for
prompt deliveries. One Of our customers
who usually keeps on hand about 10000
tons of pig iron, has now only about 5000
tons. Not long ago he found that he was
entirely out of one grade of iron that we
make, and he telegraphed our furnaces to
ship him at once LOCO tons, and make the
best price they could. He could not wait
to inquire the price by mail, and the
price made no difference to him, because
he had to have the iron.
1.-THE inquiry from abroad for iron is ac-
tive and we can sell all our surplus at
very slight concessions, for shipment to
EllIrn3p The in tla yyya>y of
exports has been the lack Of freight room
and freights are now becoming easier.
When the cotton season opens, we shall
do a good foreign business because all
the ships carrying cotton require pig iron
for ballast.
AS to prices, the average for all grades
Of our iron is now So more per ton than it
was year ago at this time. Prices have
been shaded to some extent in the lower
grades of pig iron but we are getting now
for the high grades about the highest
prices that have ever been paid
Undoubtedly the statements made by
Mr.. Gates prevented for the time being
the placing of considerable orders for pig
iron. The inquiry was more active just
before the price Of wire and nails was cut
than it had been for months But the
iron is needed and the productioniis not
in excess of the demand, as the demand
will appear when people realize the true
facts of the situation
The New Bern On c. Journal recalls
the fact that soon after the election of
e,,,,o,,o ch, 1885, the Caucasian, Sena-
..p. tor Buffers paper, said
that in the campaign
which had just closed the Democrats
played the people false-grossly and
brutally false. There is no virtue in them
We are done with them now and forever,
and also with any man who. seeks to lead
the people hereafter under anything that
may bear the name or have the smirch of
the word Democrat upon it,
Yet Butler is now fusionist of the first
water. What can the Democratic party
hope to gain by consortins with such fell
L. .. ID Icy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
This May Not be a Joke.

Stranger Ito shabby individual D-"Are
YOU the janitor of this building
Shabby Igldividual-.'No. sir. The gentle
man with the big diamond pin and silk
hat who just went up in the elevator is
the janitor.'
stranger-.Then you are one of his as
sistants, / suppose.
Shabby Individual-..Yes suppose so.
Tn the owner of the building. ''-chicago
News.
HAVANA, May 16.-The total number Of
voters who have inscribed in Havana is
about 1900. The various political organ
izations are hard al work arranging for
snomina tons n. &. $.
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81 c. Q. N1
~ i SUNDAY CUTTINGS ~ I
TO
OLD POINT, NEWPORT NEWS
OCEAN VIEW and NORFOLK.
SI.OO ROUND TRIP.

TWO fast trains every Sunday with PAR
LOR CARS as follows: The first train will
leave Richmond at $50 y. NJ. for CID
Point. ocean View and Norfolk via VIII
loughby Spit. This train will not stop a,
Newport News.
Second train will leave Richmond at
A VI. for Newport News and Norfolk via
Chesapeake and Ohio steamer
Tickets to Norfolk viii be accepted or
the return trip either via Willoughhy
Spit or via c. & 0. steamer from Norfolk.
Returning via Wil!oughby Spit leavd
Norfolk Ocean View Station) at 6 P. Nj
leave Old Point P. NJ; arrive Richmond
10 P NJ Returning via Newport News.
leave Norfolk &C. & o. WHARF at us p,
NJ: leave Newport News SIS 2. NJ, ar.
rive Richmond 1890 P. ~
''You haven't seen Richmond till you sea
The Meyer Store F'oushee and Broad SITS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
FOUGHT Beers
AT KRAAI PAN
Continued from First Page.>

visited farm flying flag, the owner of
which surrendered himself, with arms
and ammunition. They then approach
ed another farm also flying a white
flag When within forty yards of the
enclosure they were fired upon by fifteen
or sixteen Beers concealed behind the
farm wall. Two of the men were killed,
Lieutenant F. B. Walton was wounded
and Lieutenant w. B. Eyerton and two
non-commissioned officers were taken
prisoners.
1.-THE owner Of the farm states that
the Beers threatened TO shoot him when
he protested against their making i'm
proper use of the white flag
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
NEED OF POLITICAL FREEDOM.

The Memphis Scimitar notes that the
leading Democrats Of Virginia are shy
of the proposition Ito disfranchise the
negroes of this State, fearing that 'the
elimination of the negro from politics
will be followed by a split in the Demo-
cratic party It says that the opinion
prevails that Democrats in Virginia, who
lean towards protection, the gold stand-
ard OF expansion, or all three, will
either set up an independent party or
join the Republicans The Scimitar
thinks that the same result may be ex-
pected in all other Southern States for
the reason that there are many thou
sands of Southern white men
who have supported the Demo-
Gratis for no other reason than
from fear of negro domination or
prominence in the State and local poll
tics, and who will feel free to act as
they please when this menace is re-
moved
The Macon Telegraph, in commenting
on this, says that If the leading Demo-
Gratis of Virginia are shy of disfran-
chisement in that State for the reason
given, the leading Democrats of the
South are likely to be shy of the re-
peal of the Fifteenth Amendment for
similar reasons. This may explain" il
concludes, why some of them are dis
posed 10 contend that there is no negro
problem"
We have already referred to this sub
iect, and have said that if the Demo-
cratic party in Virginia or in any other
Southern State is simply held together
by fear of negro rule, then the sooner
that fear is removed the sooner shall
NE have what is so much needed in the
South, political independence. The init
nation that the gold Democrats as a
body in Virginia are disposed TO unite
with the Republican party is all non
sense. There may be some calling them
selves gold Democrats who lean to pro-
lection ana who believe in Republican
politics but they are the few exceptions.
The man who stands squarely on the
Indianapolis platform, who believes in
the principles enunciated therein, is
Democrat in national as we'll as in the
State politics, and is as far removed
from Republicanism as the east is from
the west There never was IA more
fearless or a more explicit or a more
faithful exposition of Democratic prin-
cipies than is found in that platform, and
the man who subscribes to it cannot
be a Republican. We do not presume
10 speak for all the gold Democrats in
Virginia, but so far as The Times is con-
cerned it subscribes to every declara-
ton of the Indianapolis platform; is as
true to Democratic principles as it ever
was: will always be true to them, and
will always act with the party that repre-
sents them. We say, moreover, that If we
know the gold Democrats of Virginia,
that is the position which they all occupy
But The Times believes in political |
liberty as much as 1t believes in religious |
liberty. We do not believe in party |
coercion. We do not believe that it is
a good thing for all the whites in the |
Southern States to be held together in |
one party against their will because of |
the fear Of negro domination. We be- |
liese that 1t would be Godsend to the |
South, to every State in the South, for
tina whites sJa baxe political emancipation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
Associated Press Directors.

CHICAGO, May 16.-At the annual
meeting of the Associated Press to-day
over one hundred members were present.
The following directors 10 ill vacancies
We're elected:
Cnares II. Grassy, Baltimore News;
Z. P. Call, New York Evening Post; E.
Rosewater, Omaha Bee, and George II.
Thompson. ST. Paul Dispatch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
Gettin. Monotonous.

The ..ball with rubber to it, propo-
sition is becoming monotonous and com
plants are being heard on many sides.
At the start il was taken in good humor,
but yesterday ladies felt a timidity about
venturinsl on the Carnival Street, the
balls thrown in almost every instance
being aimed at the face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
Sicara.uu Canal,

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The Senate
Committee on 1nter-Oceanic Canals to-
day presented its written report upon the
Nicaragua Canal bill.
The committee takes strong position
against the proposition to build the canal
via Panama and TO pay for the work
already done by the French
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

We have reduced the price OF New MUSIC
Chart to so cents each, Tor the Carnival
Week only. This chart enables any ora
TO read music without the aid Of a teacher,
Walter D. Moses & Co., No. lle5 E2as:
Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
Most PoDu.ar Elk.

The contest for the most popular Elk.
which carries with it a handsome dress
suit. stood at the closing last night as fol-
lows:
Frank T. Anthony, g.; joseph thinner.
DC. f. w Cunningham, 49, Joseph Stcmpf
sc: Monroe Levy. %: Phil Kelley, 81: Henry
zLerch. 10: A Won Rosenesk, 2S,s II. w.
Lawrence. 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

All subscriptions by mall payable IN au-
vance Watch the label on yoar paper,
!f YOU i've out o. Richmond. and see when
your subscr.ption exp:1es. SO you can fa-
new before the paprr IS ..toppec.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

The Times is always Inaen'td TO 1Ilenos
sonais, but must urge that all such Do
sent over the signature Of the sender
All unsigned communications VIII De re-
Sected always
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TEE SUNDAY TINES. $50 year.

TEE WEEKLY TIMES-Issueu and mall
ed In two parts. sl.oo a year ey Mali
anywhere in the United States.
Specimen copies free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
CARNIVAL MARCH.

The greatest musical hit is The Rich
n1ond Carnival March On sale with US;
get a copy Walter D. Moses & Co, No.
1905 Main Street. Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

On account of Richmond Free Street
Fair and Carnival the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg ard Potomac Railroad Com,
Dany will sell tickets to Richmond and
return at rate OF one fare for round-trip,
Tickets on sale May 18th 70 19th, incIu.
sive, good 10 return Until May q. 1850,
continuous passage IN eacA direction
For further information apply to agents
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
paiIroaa or ". 2. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
'eYou haven't seen Richmond till you see
The Meyer Store" Fousiee and Broad SITS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
Beers Renu!sed.

LORENZO MARQUES, May ia
Portuguese official dispatch says an en-
counter has occurred at Mafeking, and
that the Beers have been repulsed with
heavy loss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

PETERSBURG AGENT,
MRS. S. c. HUTCHINSON. LOGbARi'
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

you haven't seen Richmond till you sea
The Meyer Store" Foushee and Broad Sts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

LANCASTER BUREAU, i121 HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
MzAzlkx21 lime

brings caeer to the Respondent, slumber
to the sleepless. appetite and strength to
the feeble, the aged the convalescent-
Made by the An!leuser-Busch Brewing
Association, St Louis Q. S. a.. and sold
by all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
Positively cured by these
Little Pills.

Board of Embalmers. y. Selectioh Oh
place for next meeting.
Afternoon session, Z. M.-Lf 3nota on W.
RenOuard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
THE REPUBLICANS AND PROS
PERITY.

/. Is said that the Republican battle Cry
this year VIII be prosperity" The Re-
pab,icans will claim that the prosperity
which has come to this country since the
election of 1896, was due to the Republican
administration. and the voters will be told
that Il Republican rule is continued pros
persty win continue, while If Republican
rule IS suspended prosperity vii, be sus-
pended.
THIS Is q CATCHY aEE,rus2ts and Il the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

To-day Thursday Fourqurean, TempIa
&, Co. viii close at II o'clock A VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

VIII often cause a horrible Burn. Seald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
the best in the world, Will Kill the pain
and promptly heal IT, Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers. BoiIs, Felous. Corus.
all Skin F.ruptfous Best Pile cure on
earth. Only Is cents box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by the owens & Minor DRUG
Company, Druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
TWENTIETH OF MAY CELEBRa-
1ION,
Charlotte. n. c.. Nay 90. 1900.

For the above occasion Southern Rail.
way will sell tickets from all ticket sta.
tons on its line in Virginia and North
Carolina 70 Charlotte. N c.. and return
al one frst-class fare for the round-trip.
rricksts on sale May 10th to 2irh. inclusive.
with return limit May 18th. Greatly re.
.,uced rates Will also apply for military
companies, brass bands. ETC.. in attendance
for this occasion
c. W. wESTBURY. T. p A.
..You haven't seen Richmond till You sea
The Meyer store" Foushss and Broad SITS.
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REDUCED RATES r., f. &P. ]

One of the sights of Richmond is The
Meyer Store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
NuSIC GHaET

One of the sights of Richmond is Ths
Never Store
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Pre- Shy
TERRAIN CHURCH
In the United States, Atlanta. Ca
May 1926, 1900,

May 1926, 1900,
On account of the above occasion the
Atlantic Coast Line announces d rate
of one fare for the round trip, rate from
Richmond being S14.50- Tickets 10 be
sold May 18th, 10th and 18th, continuous
passage, with final limit May 9th
For sleeping car accommodations and
further information call on,
w. STEELE,
Ticket Agent, Byrd-Stceet Station.
C. s. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
SIS East Main Street
One of the sights OF Richmond is The
Meyer Store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
GRENADA AND FEDORA,
King and Qneen OF the Air-F'ree
Free. Free, Free. Free.

Wonderful feats Of daring on a wire 10o
feet from the ground from roof OF The
Never Store. Foushee and Broad Streets
$50 afternoons, $50 at night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

you haven't seen Richmond till You see
The Never Store" Foushee and Broad SITS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

'sYou haven't seen Richmond till you seq
The Meyer Store" Foushee and Broad SITS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
sFRIGHTFUL BLUNDER,

One of the sights OF Richmond is The
Meyer Store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17

TIE MAILING LIST IS ONLY PRINT
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN DAES
THEREFORE, DO NOT FEEL UNELS4
IF THE DATE OPPOSITE YOUR Nam d =
ON THE LITTLE PINK SLIP is NOT
CHANGED AS SOON AS THE SUB
SCR1PTION is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-17
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

''You haven't seen Richmond till you sea
The Meyer Store" Foushee and Broad SITS.