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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
Convict Printing Inadmissible.
New York starl

The number of convict printers proposed
90 De employed at Sing Sing is not in tho
least degree material 10 the issue raised by
senator Ahcams inquiry. lf twenty-five
prisoners can he put 10 work 90 learn Oh
compete with free union printers, two hume
dred and fifty can De.
10 is no pallation Of the contemplated
wrong TO say that the blunder is "such %
little onc.' II is a matter of principle that
is 40 stake. The intelligent and honorable
cOmp0sitOrs of New York will not tolerate
the ldoa that the resources and facilities of
the State may be employed 90 Introduce 90
criminal element into their craft.
Printers are broad-minded and charila-
bic. ready TO eXtend hclping hand 90 weak
but deserving brethren. But they are proud
of their standards, and justly jealous of
them. and, We're there need. they would pro-
test against the innovation that would place
theirs among the pris0n-taught and prison
practced trades in "a way that would soon
put an end 10 AN possibility of such am iu-
suit tOenlighlcncd industry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02

CARBONDALE, PA. Mar. l.-Adolph
Joseph. who formerly owned a little cloth
ing store at Forrest City. a village four
miles above Carbondale, left there last De-
toper for Chicago. and last month left Chi
caso for II. Louis. The police Of the latter
city have been asked 10 lind Joseph. who bv
the death Of cousin in -. Petersburg in-
heriis q fortune Of nearly 100000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02

PARIS. March 1.-The newspaper IiEgal-
tie having advised the shooting Of the En-
peror William by the German Socialists. the
Government has determined TO prosecute it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02

The Concord Standard calls attention Oh
tho fact that an immense quantity OF clover
seed is being bought Dy the farmers OF Ca-
barrus county lhis year. This is "a simple
announcements buti is significant OF a new
departure. and of AN waking interest in lha
ri .lt direction, which we note with pleas
ure. Every farmer iu Norih Carolina who
,0Ws au acre Of clover. 0r OF amy other Kind
OF grass. not only benefits him.
self thereby. Dat benefits The state,
and becomes tO some extent %
public bcneucf0r. Grass is one of naturc's
fertilizers, the cheapest. the easiest handled
and mot effective which the farmer can
hud and an inoXhaustiDie soli-pruiucer.
" ith 30 the exhausted lands can De brought
back not only o. their original fertility Out
20 a degree far exceeding that. aud the crops
grown upon them increased MANIFOLD. in-
creasIn- ihe profits and reducing the labor
0l tlc farmer. Grass culture should Dee en-
oouragod until 30 becomes general through
ont the state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
LENTEN RELAXATION
THERE Is A TIME FOR EVERY
THING UNDER THE SUN

ing the body, but the fashion oi To-Day IN
Theatre. teas, lunches. card parties and
froIics of every description OF course, at
under the head Of "onlya few friends in
formal. &c. The excuse for this is that The
world move. ON and people with %, yet il is
inlool a Door excuse lOrr0DDinK Lent OF du
meaning and s0lomnIiy.
AS MOST of the society world went to sec
~ai,ini ON Ash " cdncsday night, they mat
uraliy Thought, 10 use o. slang EXPRESSION
"lhey might as well De- killed for o. sheep '' "
lamb 90 and have kept mp ihe Whiu of s9cie-
~. 0,ar SINCE. AZ the Same time there are
Those who devote themselves so lc1loneil io
church going chat they have TIME lof no
other duties. surely. This must ne nearly
Ell. had. But 10 ifs natural i0 conclude inal
everybody goes tO church, from ine large
crou,d- that attend both tho afternoon and
NOVEL SUGGESTION.
o.w DAYS ago several society girls were
,...ri,a.rI li-eu-sine the events of the past
,,infor Numhrr one said She had heard oi
nnfhinr ae tine result 0f AN ihe eNlaofli'
n,r. .lislr. No0no was engaged. nu one
WAS mar.Iad. and 300 one bad even serious
attention paid her. "And, Do iAcl' na7iie-7
ir tlis lime bad lecn decidedly duil.
sase i .,....',. ,i,.t tho winter had been
,,'o .,,r Sd ONE had bad time 90 concen-
frafo 6i- affections, but that Lent was lhe
Time when those who desired Do ml-ut exc
meet great things az long hours, OF ieIe-a-iret
walk. to and from church. and of ailufihs
su0ls in thc moonlight.
frnnt-,rty MOONLIGHT.
.t.... ., ,..,,,ii..hf "a hoarso
80 we III. .f ., ANN CHAIR was
,"'e i''' ''' is ti. noonlirhf -froils
He"i" a.. .....i'. b., .,, and Nl "a sudden
",l. .".' .... ,.,5 f.an fno ni.ht before.
SNOW ei '' ,,,'. e,.,,t,f IA tort bad
one Hn. .it 'Nl
eolu ana -lta. "l'- ...........i ..,,.,,.,,-
"lhci say however ,'lt' .',.'i ,i....
mcnt, Nill Doe ainouii. .e 81. i," i, fs.
marriages WNf cetisl..il '.nJ ,,o ,n Na-
auiumn-one ODD '.l'.' ,...., ". '.,,. tI',f
fenn.i' "N"i.i $3.50 ,....ioia,.. of fha
one obi lue .,.,..'...i az FASTER
i',.'i'i'l .'o ,, ''' ....,,,.,f, nef ra.f SO
lue ,.'.......'.l ,-.ernhi, il .n session.
.on- '' l..,'l ...n so fortunate as TO
,'i t''' ,i, ....,,,....,. members of that
Al'oM '4.' '.f.' i.','.. f.~nd f,af thav spared
angus. ..Nl n.' .,'.,,iit b., oro.niline de-
,.'l'l ''''' .,...l 3D., ,,any.fhnr uays
contributing greatly iolh' r .H7'i.' "N'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02

EOR RFNr-FOCR ROOMS ~
L nrsf noof. nous $50 Wnst 5000
N nlaea for dentist. doctor. OBJ ..r.
,lress-maNer. Also house 800 ,.N r....
yolr street. seven rooms, Win li|
pulvat 3is west Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
Ballot Reform.
baltimore Herald. }

Ballot reform is occupying large share
OF publicaiteniion In Pennsylvania. As the
question is generally understood, popular
opinion is in favor Of the Australian ballot,
hut the State Constitution stands In the way
OF i,s enactment. Hence the law must take
the form Of a constitutional amendment
aud Be submitted 10 popular vote. This,
however. Tar from proving a bindranco. is
thought hy mar. % boz the most direct and
eheetual way 90 bring about the needed
reform"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
4 CENTIFMAN on mn rAsT.

Wandering out among the cOachesin the
yard, my eye fell upon q family carriage.
DARK body with yellow wheels, swung high
in the air on elliptic springs. drivers seat
perchod high, and trunks well strapped be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02

For ldie-' uhrt0n-. ,lf.s, &C.. orany We
L.,.a 10 be- built Oh eTier or repaired, see
nAl ID \. Alnsile.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
Hog and IIominy

The Tarbor0 -outheucr says SIT viii
take right much time before the farmers
viii realize their mistake in planting SD
much cotton, but eventually 20 must come.
A change in the system Of farming in East
eru North Carolina is needed, and sooner or
later 10 must come. III you visit farmer
who has raised a plenty of hog and hom-
GOOD tOken.n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
DOMINION TiD-BTs.


ADNlNlNf0lf ~ ~ 10
Pen Pictures Cuiicd Prom 70 Number off
Exchange.
The Fampiiio journal slle "lamIIn
should have i0ur-n.ne debating u
composed OF business men. There ....d
De Young mems union rrl0rm.00n.
held weekly hert. An active NM U.
organization. an athletic r.uN. H HII.H.
and "a riding club strike us l- '0.N. N....I.
bic. Too. Ne don't h1f0 enough 'I0. NI
each other. l.fs learn iN'
0rerafiuu Ne are Il-n. -I'.NIN
hg mot fighting 900 OBOE Same liN' HI. .H
well enough hDW i0 UuI "a. OI'I ....
What we u.ol fN know .s il lNN
Treasured Relies.
one of the features 0f fle --.0 n
Ifrshurl Ou flnYrra-iOn .l IN" .I..
reunion wl. Minnie GRAY. H I"n.
marc. fhirtf-flfee years n.I. iN
-oned with Confederate cN'oi..
Tiias Rivers. c0'ord .rM i..
saws. .Nun.e belonged Boz II. ~
liv. and wls r.idDuelfhNr Ny William
Graham Elloi lrOm Ine Il-t Hi....
Run fO tlo surrender at AIH.N.i....
now owned and properly el't
Lyman shepard. sI-fnfNi iA.
Io fhavnI0w 0f Lieutenant i.N..
were exhibited the Virginia il.
fo the seventeenth Virginia
l,0i 10y Hon. 1o,n l,','. ..
OBJ lne ,.''., '.' ,.t i.I r..... ..
.....f.. I.fIl.. r. DDS. ...
49,. ,,,,o,,,fi..,. and p.... I.... ...
marks of bis hard Services.
NoIH Glove Tditor. Doc.
..t .,..... f.. |.If .r I.. N...
some -enl'' iliN N'
"aleile , y.0 ID ...n'r..
,.,' .sirslin-falIo. WHIST .
we hereby notify flr ONI.I
sand cloves chat ho Dad I
,.,rl amid claim bis property
f.,T ,rfll have them -ur.
.,.fnar fno GORGEOUS rr UH ..I
he editor f0 wear. I.-I- H.
rreffnIf call the attention
nubiic to the fact tHlt.lI.l- .NH.. .0..I
i0Wcar sid gloves, ani especial. N|
fur top,eeii-a0i N'li'i''
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7iu,i "'" ...,. ..r .f...I...
oeI7l''" ,..' Ell.
aNtiiil' "t. 'I
heie's "'.'''D
'' N''''
Sunun, w .,., l.rn. tr.... .r I. ...
i.'''...f .,. tI,. Carolina I0fn...n.. ..f
r.s.'..',,,.i .,, ff.. frfflf.. anal I. ...
..'''' .'i hi..fIr. 0-.m I..
. ... ......In. f.. ....
route 20 Richmond. aiior ne.n informed
ihe dignity Of p is a ...... .. IF.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
cALLAGnANs.

How sorry ] feel for this generation o.
whom even ihe name Of the place is un.
hnOwnl
The coaches spin around the turn of tho
road. the HORSES imbued with new life ai
the thought OF food and rest. draw uD before
the door in gallant style. Our passengers
with stinened limbs but renewed lie. for
this is the last stage before reaching the
white stepo bliihely. some 90 make a
hasty toilette. and some io refresh the IN
ner man with ye cocktail or julep. our
doctor dyspcptic, wanted 90 go ahead
and not stop for dinner. bat Doe w1s-immedi.
atcly voted ont 0f order. the old Colonel rc-
marking IN his ioc0se style. that one OF the
ways he had Of making a living was "by
eating" Five Stages u'l Of passengers
made our host look somewhat bcWilderod at
first; then "a look Of determination and CONF
mand, Napole0nic in lbs nature. sweep over
his countenance. soon the yard was filed
with spirits black and white. darling here
and there. the chickens flew for refuge 10
brush and woodpilo. Ducks Quackcl. hens
cackled, ROSTERS crowed. and the old deer
hounds added their deep bass 90 the sounds
that filed the air. Murder most foul had
been committed excuse this, reador). mine
hosts brow now becomes calm aud serene
once more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02

The G0ldshoro Daily Argus SAYS. "Tho
editor of this paper is absent at Newbcm
in attendance on the fair and IL the critical
reader should detect any falling On n ele-
gance OF diciion and beauty Of style in the
get-up OF this issue. lct not the blame rest
upon the absent chief but upon his inexpe-
rionced substitute
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
rhat Buzzlng Bee.

The oxford Ledger says Captain Rufus
Amis has the Congressional bee buzzing
strong in his hat. He is just the man 10
make 10 hot for Brer Brewer. and ia an pro-
liability viii defeat him for denomination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02

tain. climb slowly and lazily zap JOS steer
ascent reach the top, and give ine tire.
cattle little time Oh breathe ana water
Then with 0 ringing crack OF his whip and
I0usiug shout TO the team, our Jehu sti
Ties himself in bis seat puts on The brake
and down the steep sides of the mountain
we fy. the old coach now seeming Instinct
with lile iurchIngand bounding. turns shor.
corners where on one side you look down
into am ahyss from whose seemingly hoi-
t0mless depths YOU turn with heightened
color. and your hat ga straw one) slOWlt
rises upon yoW bustling hair. Warm
Springs at last, "Iw0 hours for bath and
dinner" SAYS mine host. and J., fun Of cu-
rosify and youthful spirit determine Go
.-----L ------.-- IL --.I.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02
InR OLn NIL I'D DID cROW's.

The Colonel informed me that bee had
made uu stage party for "Old Crows
and the ola Sweet and that / was the only
youth 90 Doe invited. This was compliment
iary and / looked forward 90 the day with
the old gentlemen with much interest. We
ratified out Of the grounds the next morning
iust before dawn and when the air was
crisp and laden with sweet Odor- For "a
time these old fellows seemed % reyel
in the freshness and beauty OF nature,
then the conversation opened with
the current topics Of the time,
diyergcd into politics and the impending
crisis. then into literature. and | sac and
listened. and took In with much pleasure.
and. / hope. with some profit. the ideas OF
men. some OF whom bad made their mark
in the world. and whose intercourse with il
had sharpened their perceptions and made
heir conversation now, untrammeicd hy
so charming 10 me.
Reader, We're YOU ever at "old Crows
OF course yOu never were. and feel sorry
for You. for now you n Yer can be-. a. this
Prince al Sc old Virginia taserns has passed
away. but still lives in the memory OF some
old three-scorc-and-ten fellows who. reading
these pages. may recall him. fyou could
have seen him on that summer morning long
agOas We ahghted from the coach. standing
in front OF the tavern door with form port
ly IN rs proportions, face round aud fadi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-02

Ton II'IHTNs tHII'H TOD = '"TTI||T "
Exchange.
The Fmmfiiio journal says. "fam.IIn
should have d fourl-h.ne debating u
composed OF business men. There ...I
De young mems union rrllorm..fn.
held weekly hert. An active i"m. "H.
organization. an athletic 0.un. H HII.H.
and riding club strike u. a- '0n. N..N.
Die. TOO. We don't hafo enough fN |NI
each other let's learn th' IH. ..
operation. Ne are losing splendid .'0.
hy mot lighting 0u OBOE same IN.. TT" ...H
well enough bow Dob Nul a. 0II ..
What we need iN know It i1 lNN
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-03-13
Only n Suburb.

! Speaking OF the Sioux reservation, said
drummer at the Palmer, reminds me Of
fright experience had ia that country
during the last real estate boom. The
railroad terminus was at Rapid City then,
and we had to make several towns by stage
or by saddle AS | knew nothing about
that wild land, | engaged guide. He
had been in every western real estate boom
for forty years, and knew the land Us well
as knew Chicago We were about twenty
miles from Rapid City one day when
snow storm overlook us. This was follow.
ed by blizz ,rd, aud the binding snow
made it impossible for us TO see over our
horses heads We amlesRly wandered
over the prairie until darkness came on.
Then we eemed no better of than twelve
hours before We conld not stop for the
night, as there was not stick Of wood 10
sight. SO We kept on riding. We werD
about TO give up, when the guide discov-
cred what be thought was trail He
started his borse on a brisk rup, and !
closely followed him Suddenly the old
settler waved his sombrero and gave reg.
ulsr Gov boy yell 1t was the most Joyous
sound ] had ever beard, 'or supposed he
could see Rapid City. Riding behind him
asked.
What's the good news, Bill?
Ken yer see that white spot over yonder2
just below that prairie dog town?
Yes. Wal, that's a sign what belongs to
some city store. an we be near home
We made quick time TO that sigu board
while yiaiona u a lot supper and roaring
ERE warmed tur hearts. Presently we
came 10 the board aud lesped from our
saddles Bill lighted a match and fctn.
ned The letter. Then utieting Leart
rcudng shirt Sc fe,i to the ground dead
a. a door nsll ! stTuck d match. and when |
| read that siRu fell 10 seoon. About
midnight some cowboys found me and
took me TO their camp.
What was 90 that sign bosrd2 asked one
Of the listepers.
Chtice town lots sisked out for Eastern
0oly day's ride from town.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-03-13

We meet some luecr peoplo among The
many who are constantly fitting into aud
on, of this store bat an old mau aud
bis vile upon whom | waited few as,s
ago, toot the prize Ior pure. nuadutera,cd
simplicity. The couple we're e,illeu,l, 90
their lirst sislt IRON tht rtun,,y. When
approached them ibo Old lady Who was
undoubtedly master oi ceremonies, stated
tha, they wanted 10 purchase i sonp
tusceu.
DO you vani plated ware OF silsrrY
asked,
Solid silver ter be sure, the woman re-.
spondtd, With glance that. hal | been
anybody elsc than salesman, would have
trogin me.
After seeing a number Of desigus The Oli
lady decided upon one and inquired ~,
price.
One hundred aud twenty dollars,
answered. as ! called 10 boy to take the
article TO the shipping room.
Wha, she almost screamed. 0ne hupd'
red and twenty dollars for ihs,2 Wall,
swan For few mioutes they gazed at
me, as II | had expressed an intention OF
robbing them after which they conferred
together. Presently the Old gentleman
turned around, aud in quiverine voice
said be guessed they'd better buy plated
tureen, as that was was just rs good
We have several joz,n designs in plated
ware in stock, and after critically exsmio.
ing each one the old lady plucked up conr
age enough to ask the price of one that
had only recently been produced, and was
settling Tor SIS. When ! mentioned tho
price, she looked blankly at her husband
aud said she guessed we dlln't have any
thing to suit them AS they we're going
out OF the store, | overheard the remark.
What mighty dear stores these IN New
York are, ter be sure | wouldn't pay
morn S3 fer a soup tureen n-no not II ii
was tho only one iu the country
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-03-13
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The Home Fun Of Great Men,

Boys DO wise here comes a iooll" OK
claimed great theooglan, ceasing to
amuse himself 10y jumping over chairs and
tables, as he saw a solemn. pedaniic friend
approaching, lyon don't know the lux
ury Of playing the fool, I" said Lord Chan.
cellor Eldon, as he danced in his own
drawingroom to tune OF his own singing.
"Yod are father. Signor Ambassador,
and 80 we will finish our ride" said
Henry ", OF France. when the Spanish
minister discovered him riding round the
room on a stick with his son,
Dugald Stewart. the philosopher, was
once found by friend trying to balance a
peacocks feather on his nose Hi com.
petitor in his contest Of eklll was Patrick
Fraser Tyler, the historian.
Dean Swift used to amuse himself by
hsrnessing his servants with cords, and
driving them up and down stairs, and
through the rooms OF the deanery,
Faraday played marbles aud ball with
little boys, and took part in cbaradts,
playing once the learned pig"
William Pitt delighted to romp with
children. He was once playing with bis
niece aud nephews, who were trying to
blacken his face with burnt cork a
servant announced that two members OF
the cabinet desired to see him on bpsinofs
let them wait in the other room, said
Pitt, catching up cushion aud belaboring
the girl aud boys. They got him down,
and were actually daubiDg his face when
be said; 'Slop; this will do could
boat you all, but We must not ep these
grandees waiting longer"
A basin Of water and q towel we're
brought 10, and the great prime minister
washed his face, hid the basin and then
received the two lords
Doctor Battle, an eminent London
used to am use himself by gsz
ing at the Punch and judy show. lie
was such q successful mimic OF Punch
that he once saved patients life by imi.
Laiiug that character.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-03-13

Joseph Thomas. lawyer OF kenuebunk
Me. st the beginning OF this century, was
a man of considerable reputation as wag
A couple we're anxious TO be married. and
as there was 20 minister at hand they wait
"a upon Mr. Fhom,s, who, as a magistrate,
was authorized to perform the marriage
ceremony.
He was busy writing rs they catered,
bui paused to iuqnire what they wanted.
Addressing himself the a man. be asked Il
Le wished TO take ths. woman for wife,
and turning to the womsn, he inquired
whether sbe wanted to take that man Tor
husband. Then he went on with his writ.
ing
The parties sat still and waited until
their patience was exhausted. Finally
the man yeDtured to interrupt Mr.
Thomas, and tell him they were in great
hurry.
Why don'ty go along then? answer
ed the Judge
But We want TO be married first.
Married You have been married more
than half sn hour
He explained tue requirements OF the
law. and the couple withdrew, not withou,
some misgivings, it Is to be feared, as to
the validity OF ceremony so unceremoni
ously pc formed, They had certainly
been married in haste but there is no re.
cord that they repented at leasure.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-03-13
Natural Ga. In vermont.

A short time since, President w. Seward
Webb. Of the Wagner Car Comppny, di.
recied tie local manager, Of that com psny
at Buffalo. n. r., to bore for natural sss
upon The Prouod d the shops Of the Wag.
psr Car company at that point. HE idea
wss thought 10 be- tooisb ene by peolo.
isis sni Others, ss 90 ooe tboGght natural
gas could be ftuod il Bunho The result
"a Its pefsl,tepey Loaesef. aas ihtt they
struck gss. auN noB have enough - run
the tseaiy boilers ai TIE compauy. sssilg
ihr eofpufstion over s20 600 10 coal PEI
year Within fes Gays Dr. Webb has
diIresed thai 30 artes.sa well be saak
fpme 2 GC0 feet on hia farm 10 sbelbufns
lie believes that betweeB 900 aud ! 200
iesi dosn they vii cone sefoss natural
gas. Hr has alec drsetsi tbs, Al analysis
cf the waters sod minerals shsll he kept
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-03-13
That's the Way Sometimes.

The railroad car window is probably re
sponsibe for as much profanity as the
hammer aud the nail. Who is there who
has not tackled one OF these obdufate in.
sttutionsp Ga a train Saturday woman
made fruitless little effort to raise Il e
window. A gentleman from across the
aisle Immediately offered his services. He
grabbed the catch and with confident air
started to put the window right up with
out any fuss A look of surprise came
over his face as the window did't bulge.
Then he got mad, aud bracing his
knees against the seat be tugged away for
life.
But the window stayed right there. He
wriggled and writhed aud slipped off the
seat until bis face was carmine and great
elobules OF perspiraiioD stood upon his
massive brow. The passengers looked
thoughtful and consIderate The window
would not bulge, and with smile and
apology but with q writhing volcano OF
words suppressed, he gave it up. just
here little puny individual stepped from
a corner seat. raped lightly on the bot
tom OF the window frame, and pushed up
the slide with a triumphant look, and
quietly taking his seat, started his news
paper again.