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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15
on { JRRENLY SYSTEM.

q lthougt this country Is rich in re-
| sources although its wealth Is greater
than ever before known, although there is
more money IN volume and more per per
capita than ever in our history, ana al
though there Is littlss st,ec1ilat ton IN the
stock inarket, there is q scarcity .Ssoi
money for legitimate business: ''---Rich-
mond Times.
Wo dared say that not long since ana
were ..1,mped on as tpessimist e. " We
have known for along time, and still
know, that there was, and is. a scarclty1
OF money for legitimate. busin and
have been Just foolish enough to think
that the only way to relieve q scarcity
was to make more. And we were nor mol
welded to any one plan or any one color
Of money, satisfied as we Were. and are,
that the American people were not SIM
pie enough to tolerate worthless dollar
in these times of profound peace. The
Government can make dollars and make
en- good.-Farmvtlle Herald.
what good would it do to for the Govern
ment to make more money!" The Gov alv
eminent now has in its vaults the great
est abundance df money, yet is continual
Is Withdrawing money. which 1t does not
need, from the channels Of trade. The
Secretary OF the Treasury has to resort
to all sorts Of devices to force this money
back into circulation. and still the money
flows into thesGovernment's Golfers. That
IS why some Of us have been contending
for SO long u time that the Government
should go out Of the banking business and
let the banks of the country issue: cur
rency against their assets. Then cur lsf
rency would Issue naturally when there here
was q demand for 1t and return naturally
to the bank as soon as the demand should
cease.
II our friend Of the Herald will confer
with Banker venable. OF Farmville. we
think that he will be convinced that free
banking IS the thing Of all others that
Farmville Moods and thai it would give
10 that thrifty and enterprising comm uni
is an abundance Of good home currency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15
LAND GRADERS.
Property On Which State Taxes for 1900 is
DIE to. Be Sold.

Due to Be Sold.
Urea surer Phillips is preparing list
of delinuuent property upon which State
taxes for 1900 is due. The sale will take
place In front Of the Hastings Court
room on next Monday at 10 o. clock. There
are about 200 pieces Of property, some OF
it valuable.
This property may be redeemed by the
owners by the payment Of the taxes Pc
fore than date. The greater partaof y
goes into the hands Of land graDbers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15
New Principas.

Principal q. Chensha an, recently
ri ected to. the vacancy at Navy Eli
S..i1oof 81 took charge yesterday. rs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15
DON'T MISS THE GOOD ROADS
CONVENTION,

To be- held at Richmond. Va. March
17-22 One fare for round trip from points
within the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15
THF FINEST OF DINING CAR SER
On Southern Railway Trains % and 80
Between Washington and Richmond and
all Paints South

Southern Railway train %. leaving Wash
ington daily at 1851 A. NJ, and Richmond
at $50 P NJ. for Florida and all the
South. and train 30 leaving Richmond
f,aily at 6:1e P. NJ Glha S.astom fer
washington and New York, have the
hrcs- of dining cars. Sersica without
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15
AFTER THE THUGS.

We are gratifed tc hear that the Police
Department will take every precautloni
ami use extraordinary diligence aid Wig
Face to protect pedestrians from the
MIDI light assaults, cf thugs and .o',pans
Z his sort OF thing is becoming entirely
too common in Richmond, and something
ought to be done to put stop to it.
Tho Chief Of Police suggests-and wisely
suggests-that all the dark corners of
that this will be done. That will be a
great help. Moreover, suspicious charac-
tiers, who prowi around at night, will be
run in, and that will be another good
thing accomplished. Finally, when any
of these scounarels are captured, they
should be punished to the full extent Of
the law, and If the law is not severe
enough, the Legislature ought to make
i it SO before it adjourns. It is terrible
thing for a man to be held up in the
night by armed footpads, and the scoun-
drels will commit murder, if that be nee
essary to carry out theirswicked designs.
=--===c---
In speaking Of the action of the Con-
stitutional Convention in reducing the
rate Of taxation from 40 cents to 90
cents on The sleo, the Danville Register
says that 1t seems to be felt in some
quarters that this act will affect the
States credit and the market value
of Virginia s bonds, and that such re-
suit is TOO serious to justify the small
reduction sur such a limited period. he
Register suggests, however, that any
hurtful influences may be warded OF by
Waiting prcIcrty for the purpose of tax
alton about one-third higher than the
nresent assessment. There are two diff
culties in the way of the Registers plan.
The first is that there can be no reas-
sessment or lands in Virginia until 1905,
ard tn. second is that in the cities the
assessment lis already UP to the top
notch. In. the city of Richmond most
OF the real estate is assessed to the
fun market value. Our information is
that the same is true of Danville.
z--=---== GsF8
Edward Boyle, who is described as a
wiry and understood plumbers helper,
had a. most extraordinary and thrilling
experience in New York on Thursday
last. He fell through a city sewer and
was swept by a raging torrent for half
a mile or more under ground until he
finally was shot out in the river. Strange
| to say he suffered no hurt and was able
| to swim until he was picked up by q
passing boat. A doctor was sent for. for,
but the doughty young fellow said that
the Only thing he required was a Gig
arctic. 81 wants a chaws tohaccy,'' said
Little Brecc.es,'' and that's what's
( the matter with me.
The New. York Sun prints q story from
London to the effect that Sir Thomas
Upton, who so long withstood feminine
attacks, has succumhed to the charms
| Of Ellie Fay, an American concert hall
singer, who is now singing in London:
is5,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. James Tinsley and the
Misses Claire and Irene Tfnsiey have re-
turned to their country residence. Pic
squnocque,, after delightful visit to
New York and Nashville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

Mrs. Bishop, the wife Of Congressman
Bishop, OF Washington, and Miss Good
1,eaugh, Of Michigan, are the guests Of
leey and Mrs. William Maybe, No.
2n2 East Graca Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

4 Mrs. - Harnsb ergera and sdauEh tier. OF
Va.. are st ppiEgsa at The BIT,
FAR several ps4-'. &
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15
GREAT MEMS MEETING.

Richmond, va, March 14th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

a pleasant hour may be spent for the
benefit OF the Day Nursery this morning
ut No. sos Floyd Avenue, when pa
zuar will be held, commencing at II
o'clock and will continue until o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

Burglars entered the residence Of the
Rev. Or. Madison c. Peters. Of New
York, the other night and stole an over
coat and other articles The burglar is
n n reenecteri of r,arsons ".
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

The New.york Sun prints story from
London to the effect that Sir Thomas
Upton, who so long withstood feminine
attacks. has succumhed to the charms
OF Egfe Fay an American concert hall
singer. who is now singing in London.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

Miss Lima Shields, who is at school in
will come home for the
Easter vacation. and will bring with her
a school chum from st. Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

The nineteenth annual meeting OF the
Richmond Woman's Exchange was held
yesterday at noon. Annual reports show
ed an encourag ing outlook for the COM
I1rfshIng condition. The officers were
elected for the season Of 19o2-os, with Mrs.
George T.. Street, president; Mrs. Charles
Davenport, first vice-president; Mrs: !.
IS. wexford second vice-president; Mrs
George r. Cannon, third vice-president;
Miss Helen Montague. recording secretary;
Miss E. NJ. Thomas. corresponding aecre-
ftary; and Mrs. w. s. Donnan, treasurer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

Mrs Carrie Levenson. Of New York.
IS visiting her sister, Mrs. w. A. Broidy.
Nc. 4o6 East Leigh Street She expects
to spend two or three months in Rich
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

Hon Thomas e. Clarke, ex-member of
the House from Dinwiddie, was at New
Ford's last night, rningling with his old
colleagues and friends. He was in fine
spirits; said he never felt in better health
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-15

Mrs. Charles Rixey, OF Culpeper, Is the
guest OF her mother. Mrs. Franklin
Stetarns.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
BRUTAL NEGRO
FOrCibly Grabs Hold of a Young
Lady.
Attempted to Pull Her Out of
a Buggy Before Sew
eral People.

On Sunday night as Misses
Matte and Lizzie Blaine and a
little girl were leaving Pee Dee
church after services, in a buggy,
Miss Lizzie Blaine was grabbed by
a negro man who appearedfrom the
roadside. Her brother Addie Blame,
and a young man named Ben Har-
rison, were getting their horses as
the young ladies started off and
they were within fifty yards of the
church. The negro grabbed Miss
Blaine by the back Of the neck and
attempted to pull her out of the
buggy. Her screams were respond.
ed to by the young men just behind
who FASTENED up on horseback as
the negro turned and ran away in
the darkness. Miss Blaine did moi
recognize the negro. The affair
occurred almost in the presence o.
a crowd of people who were leaving
the church, and it is surrounded by
an air Of mystery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
LONG LIST
OF Divorce Suits Increased by Ad-
ditiOn of Three.

Ollie Harrison has sued for di,
vorce from Thomas Harrison, al
legiDg that defendant abused her
and drove her from his home. They
were married two years ago and
separated on the 9th of the present
month, plaintiff states.
Henrietta Reece sues for a legal
separation from Charles Reece.
Plaintiff says their marriage oc-
CURED in Todd county and she al
leges cruel treatment. In addition
to a divorce she prays the custody
of their two children.
-. H. Duvall VS.. Martha J. Du-
vail is the style of another divorce
suit filed this week. Plaintiff
states in his petition that their
marriage took place in 1880 and
that more than year ago defend
ant without fault on his part
abandoned him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
REFUSED TO PAY.
W. S. Taylor Has a Row With
q Conductor.
Paid, After Threatening
to Shoot The Street Car
rlan.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 9.-W.
S. Taylor, OF Kentucky, now a
refugee 10 indiana, charged with
completely in the assassination Of
the late Gov. Goebel, of Kentucky,
became involved in a disgraceful
scene last night with the conductor
and motorman of street car. He
had paid his fare on one of the lines
and had obtained a transfer ticket,
which entitled him 70 ride on an
other line direct to his home if the
transfer was used promptly or
within half an hour after he re-
ceived it. When his car reached
the Denison House he went in and
played billiards until the time limit
was up.
STARTED TO PULL HIS GUN.
He then boarded another car and
offered the ticket, but the conductor
refused it and demanded FIVE cents.
Taylor said he wouldn't pay an
other cent. After using soothing
words long time, the conductor
stopped the car and called the mo-
torman to help him. Taylor started
to pull his pistol. The two men
grabbed him and had him nearly
put out of the car when he suTTen-
dered and gave the nickel, and the
affair closed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
VOTINGCONTEST
The Most Popular Lady In
Christian County to Be
Determined By Ballot.

Beginning Friday August 29th voting contest will be held
to determine by popular vote the most popular lady in Christian
County To the lady receiving the highest number of votes
will present prize not yet determined upon finally but which,
will be worth less than $780, The contest will close IL
o'clock, noon, Monday Dec 49, 1902 The plan will as
follows:
Every subscriber the Kentucan who pays back du OF
cash in advance will be entitled for each
cents paid That say, subscriber who pays $500 will
have 40 votes who pays SOO will have 20 and
for any amount large small. In every paper pub ned
after August 10Th there will be coupon and these
when cut out and brought the office will rep
each vote.
A new subscriber who pays $500 August 2Olh and YES
his coupons from the IS papers before December 9h will
in all rs votes to cast for his choice He will have the
privilege of gathering up coupons clipped by his friends
their papers and voting them time by the hu ed
III he prefers he will also have the privilege OF ng
papers the office at five cents each and voting the
cut from them every paper after August 29h will cont
coupon.
Full details OF the prize to be awarded will be Civ in
an early issue In the meantime the may begin itH
the guaranteed assurance from that the prize will be rtb
500 or more.
The coupon ballots will be deposited in ballot box itb
two keys One of these keys will be held by County Judge
Fowler and the other by Mayor JOuett Henry The box be
opened not Oener than week. all ballots then in ken
out counted and certified to- sealed up in envelope and
replaced in the ballot box The envelope will contain tie
ment of the votes in it, SO that its viii not need be
cOuned again until the official at the close OF the co est
The last week of the contest the ballots may be dep ted
without showing them so that the close of the contest be
secret and exciting to the end
Further explanations will be given iron time TO time The
voting will begin at o'clock next Friday Who viii art
1.-THE ball to rolling?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
LOSS BY FIRE
Pals On rlr. p. p. Huffman, The
Miller and rIr. s. e. Trice.

The dwelling house of Mr.. P. P.
Huffman, at Huffman's Mills, eight
miles south of town on Little river,
was destroyed by fire Tuesday
morning, shortly after the break
fast hour. The FIRE originated from
defective hue in the kitchen and
the roof was on FIRE when it was
discovered. An attempt was made
to fight the FIRE, but it gained such
Roadway in a short while that at
tention was turned to saving the
contents of the house. The house
was elegantly furnished and but
little was saved. The house was a
handsome frame. owned by Mr..
S. E. Tree, and the loss was
about 81 800 or $1,000. The house
was insured for $500 and the con-
tents for $500.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
DIED IN TEXAS.
Well Known Travelling Man Vic
tim of Consumption.

T. o. Sugg, formerly of Proyi.
dence, and a we'll known travelling
man, died in Texas, where he had
been living for the last few years.
The deceased was a clothing drum
mer for many years and was an
excellent man. He had many
friends here, having travelled in
Western Kentucky for several
years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
TWO VICTIMS
OF Grim Reaper Within Space of
Thirty Minutes.

The wife of Mr.. Mat Holland, of
near Rock Castle, died of a compli-
cation of diseases after an illness
of four months, aged As years. The
wife OF Mr.. Oliver Terry, who re-
sides on the same farm, died with
in half an hour after Mrs. Holland S
demise. She was 10 years old and
died of consumption.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
Mr.. G, II. CHAMPLIN ELECTED
In Place of Claude Smith, Who
Goes to Cairo.

Mr., Green II. Champlin has been
elected Master of Exchequer of the
local Knights Of Pythias lodge in
the place ofMr. Claude B. Smith, who
resigned his position as assistant
book-keeper for Forbes 81 Bro, and
left yesterday for Cairo, H., where
he has accepted position with the
Iron Mountain railroad.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
MARKET STEADY.
Some Good Leaf of Austrian Type
Sold.

The local tobacco sales this week
were private. Considerable good
leaf was sold, some bringing $12.
Something less than 100 hogsheads
we're disposed of. The market is
quoted as steady. Receipts light.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12

Mr.. Jno. Richards received a box
of apples this week from his father,
who is in Oklahoma. The apples
are almost as large as cantaloupes.
The fruit crop of Oklahoma is said
to be the finest ever raised.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
SALOON ROBBED
Safe Blown But Burglars Secure
No rlOney.

Wednesday morning about two
O'Clock p. NJ. Drew's saloon at
Dawson was broken into and his
safe blown open. No money was
secured, as the inner door renamed
firm. Two suspicious looking men
who were loa6ng around the day
before are supposed to have done
the Job, as the work was done by
amateurs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-12
MRS. HENRY LAMB
Passes Away After Brief Illness at
Macedonia.

Mrs. Emma Lamb, wife of Henry
Lamb, of Macedonia, died Monday.
She was a daughter of Mr.. H. H.
Ray and was a member Of the
church. She was only
about IS years of age, and, besides
a husband, is survived by an in
FAINT Just a week old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

Kennedy, g. member of the governing board
Of Robert College at Constantinople; Rev.
Samuel B. Capen,. president Of the Ameri-
can board Of foreign missions, and fifteen
other men prominent in educational and
religious work.
The deputatfon presented, through Mr..
Capen. a formal address, declaring that the
affairs Of American educational and relig-
ious institutions in the Turkish empire are
in a serious condition and need the imme-
date attention Of this government. The
President was informed that the educa-
tional and religious institutions established
in Turkey were not being treated fairly by
the sultan, and the deputation asked that
this government demand from Turkey, I'M
der the act according special privileges to
foreigners, the same rights as are enjoyed
by French, Russian. Italian and German
institutions. These nations, it was pointed
out. had obtained rights that American
teachers and missionaries were unable to
obtain. and for the United States not to
ask for similar concessions would be to
acknowledge our inferiority."
1t was pointed out that Russia and
France have obtained from Turkey immu-
nifty from taxation for all Of their churches
and schools. and that they had the right
to open churches and schools whenever
and wherever they desired. The Ameri-
can missionary boards claim that to them
ought to be accorded similar rights; Yet,
the President was informed American
schools and churches have been closed
by arbitrary authority, while French and
Russian educational institutions and
open.
Our appeal" the address concluded, sis
for civilization and humanity and Justice
an appeal that will have the hearty in
'dorsement of our nation
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay
listened to the statements made with care
and interest, but did not indicate what
action, If any, they probably would take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
AN ELASTIC CURRENCY
BILL INTRODUCED BY REPRESEN-
TATIvE PUasLEY.
Provides for Contraction Of Circulating
Medium When Not So Much
Money is Wanted.

A bill has been introduced in the House
by Representative Pugsley of New York.
the aim of which, as the title states, is to
render the currency more elastic and re-
sponsive to the financial and commercial
requirements OF the country" Under its
provisions the controller of the currency,
with the consent of the Secretary of the
Treasury. Is authorized to issue circulating
notes under certain prescribed conditions.
These circulating notes may be issued to
any national bank to the extent of one
tenth of the face value of bonds deposited
by the bank with the treasury, and are to
be secured by approved notes. bonds or
bills receivable, double in value the amount
Of issue.
The measure. as its title implies Is In
tended to give the present system a greater
nexibnity. IL creates a currency based on
bonds, notes and bills receivable but one
so heavily taxed as to lead to a natural
contraction to the present bond secured
currency when crises are passed. An ad-
dress on such currency was recently de-
livered by Mr.. Pugsley before the conven-
ton OF the American Bankers Association
at New Orleans and the practlcability of
the views expressed at that time led many
prominent business men and bankers TO
urge Mr. Pugsley to incorporate his views
in a bill and present it at the opening Of
Congress.
Elasticity the Chief Need.
81 do not believe" said Mr.. Pugsley to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
No Substitute Found for Irvine.

The committee appointed by First Assist
ant Postmaster General Wynne to inquire
into the matter Of finding substitute for
Irvine In tying up packages of mail. has re-
ported that no substitute can be found that
would be much better than the Irvine now
used. The committee examined several
methods Of tying UP the mail, among which
was one that has been tested extensively in
New England. The report stated that while.
some OF the substitutes tested might effect
a saving to the department after a long
time. 1t was not believed that their adop-
ton would greatly improve the public serv-
Ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Anticipating Criticism.

Criticism may be made that the securi-
ties are left in the hands OF the bank is
suing the circulation. but If the securities
time taken to deposit them first in the
hands Of a trustee, owing to the time re-
quired, the purpose of the bill might be de-
feated and it's benefits lost. And for this
reason l would have the controller fur
nish to the banks blank forms upon which
the directors might certify as to the Sc
curities, that these forms, properly certi-
fed, might be forwarded to the controller
of the currency without loss of time.
''As to the amount of currency that might
be issued II all the banks in the country
took advantage Of the provisions Of the
bill. should say between 10000, 900 and
$150,000.O00 additional circulat ion would be
at once available, If 30 per cent of the
on hand by the controller of the currency,
as provided in the BILL
Any imitation Of the currency would be
avoided by the tax imposed upon this cir
culation. While 3 and 4 per cent may
not seem large, II should be remem-
culation must be deposited with the treas
urer of the United States. and 20 per cent
reserve, in lawful money of the United
States, held in the vaults of the banks
against this circulation. This, believe
will make 1t desirable for every bank to re-
tire the circulation provided for by this
bill as soon as the occasion for It's issue
Secretary OF the Treasury has the power
to order Its retirement. and in any event.
under the bill, 1t must be withdrawn within
twelve months from Its ISSUE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

or bond-secured currency by not reissuing
the notes received for redemption. The
controller, II necessary, could require the
banks to deposit lawful money to retire
this supplementary circulation, or the banks
of their own volition could make such de-
post Of lawful money, and stop the inter-
est on this heavily taxed and special cir
culatfOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
To Correct Lake and River.

30 Oof1cCt 11ds&c okc ]StScH-
Representative Dalzell OF Pennsylvania.
has introduced in the House bill provid-
ing for the Incorporation OF company to
construct a canal from point on the Ohio
river near Pittsburg to point on Lake
Erie near Conneaut, Ohio.