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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
REPUBLICAN POCKET BoRoUGHs.

Friends OF the Force bill are yet hoping
that Il may become law, and base their
hopes on the ground that soon the two
senators from Idaho will take their seats in
the Senate, thereby increasing the Republic
can majority In that body from ~ 70 IA. II
Is reasoned that with this majority the bill
can be passed. even II the Senators known
to be secretly opposed TO it should vote
openly against It.
IL will be interesting to consider the
status OF these Republican pocket borough
states upon which Radical Senator's rely
for placing the people Of the country under
bayonet rule, and depriylng them OF
their constitutional rights and privi-
leges. six Of these little States have
been admitted into the Union with
in the past year, and they have twelve
votes in the Senate, for although Montana
really elected a Democratic Legislature, her
two Senator's were deliberately stolen from
her bv one Of those pieces Of political CHI
eanery in which Republican politicians, by
long years Of practice, have become expert.
Yet the combined population OF all these
so-called States is less than the population
Of Philadelphia under Porter's census. They
are reported as follows:
Washington. 800 Idaho........ $4,000
south Dakota . 32S, 900 Wyoming. 6O.5OO
North Dakota. $4,000 -.
Montana. ........I 81 900 Total pop1 10000
The six States of New York, Pennsyl-
yania, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, and Massa-
chusetts have a total population of 1885,
500, or over twenty times the population of
the newly made Republican pocket
boroughs. Still the latter have as much
power and as many votes in the higher
house Of Congress as have the former, and
il is by those votes that the Republican ma
iority in the Senate hope 10 pass a bill
which will give them control Of Federal
elections, and enable them TO steal
enough votes to force themselves in
power despite the expressed will OF
the people. The great centres Of popula'
ton and trade have, in the interests OF bus
mess as well as general prosperity, rejected
at the polls parry which has shown itself
careless Of everything but partisan advan-
tage, and yet by the aid Of six little Radical
boroughs the votes Of the people Of a great
and important section Of the Union are to
nulIiHed, and the voters themselves rendered
mere cipher in influencing and directing
the commercial and political concerns OF
the country.
When such n state of affairs, which would
be absurd if it were not so serious, 10 re-
lected on, it shows that the political organ
ism of the country at present rests on
very rotten basis. And when it is further
considered that such men as Evarts and
Hoar, who were conspicuous in the great
steal of the Presidency in 1876, are now ap-
pealing for the passage of the Force bill 10y
the votes of these pocket boroughs in the
name of 'purity Of elections" the fiimsy
fraud and hypocrisy of the whole proceed
ing becomes still more apparent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
STREEr APPROPRIATIONS.

In popular estimation, the greatest ad-
vantage TO flow from the extension Of the
margin Of our municipal indebtness as al
lowed by the enlargement Of the basis OF
taxation under the new assessment is the
general improvement Of the condition OF our
streets which it makes possible.
THE TIMES has frequently dwelt upon
the necessity of carrying out these i'm
proyements as soon as the expected addition
to the volume of the public funds should
permit. There is no department of our
municipal affairs which is more important
in its relation 10 the health and convenience
of our citizens or TO the material prosperity
Of the community. In some particulars, this
department has not been conducted with
the intelligence and the energy which are
imperatiyely required. Steps sh ould be
taken at the earliest practicable moment to
conform to the public demand in these
respects.
There should be no unreasonable division
between the different wards Of the appro-
pratlOns to be made. These appropr'S-
tions should be applied, without regard to
political ambitions, precisely where the
need of improvement is greatest, even il
that need should be confined to compare
lively few wards. The narrow policy which
has hitherto prevailed must yield to the ac-
tual requirements Of the situation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
THURSDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1890.
BUY IN THE HOME MARKET.

It's 70 be expected Of those who are
actively engaged in trade or Ia manuiac-
turing that they viii in the various pur-
chases which they are compelled to make
in the line Of their business, seek the market
in which they will have the widest margin
OF advantage In the way Of prices. In this
age OF fierce commercial competition, when
the profits Of so large a proportion Of our
business establishments lies in the exer-
else of the closest economy, II will be going
too far 10 suppose that men who have to
conform TO such conditions 10 secure The
smallest degree OF success, will sacrifice
their interests and thereby jeopardize the
stability Of their. commercial position by
allowing mere sentiment precedence over
practical advantage.
Trade is founded upon selfish considers-
lions, and in the long run, those who fol-
lowed 1t will be governed by selfish motives
That is one OF the essential laws OF its exis-
tence which il would be absurd TO overlook
or dspreciate. II for instance the manufac-
turers OF Richmond can buy the raw ma
terial which they use, more cheaply in other
markets, no man can censure them for pur-
chasing where their business interests will
be best subseryed. 1t is only justice to
themselves TO seek the cheapest market
which they can find. Nay, more, they are
comforting a substantial advantage on this
city in doing so, for they increase thereby
the volume Of their own fortunes, or acquire
In the more abundant means which it gives
them, larger facilities for extending their
business, all OF which is calculated to pro
mote most substantially the general pros
perity OF Richmond.
No fault whatever can be found with our
manufacturers for buying their materials
IN the cheapest markets, wherever these
markets may be, but they expose them
selves 10 the just criticism of the whole
community If they do not give the prefer
ence to Richmond when the conditions ~
10 price and convenience are precisely
equal. Under such circumstances there is,
as rule, disposition TO favor the home
market, but quite often this disposition IL
rendered wholly nugatory by the effect
upon the minds Of manufacturers, Of the
most untenabe reasons which an ordinary
regard for the general welfare Of the com
munity should cause to be wholly repressed
~ unworthy Of making any impression.
The jealousies Of competition and de-
termination TO conceal the extent Of their
business operations, have induced many #
our most important manufacturers to aban-
don our Richmond market practically alto
gether, although they would be able to buy
their raw material here at a rate just as
low as they could purchase it elsewhere.
Such men would probably be the very first
TO resent any imputation upon their desire
10 promote the welfare Of the city whenever
the opportunity was opened to them, but
nevertheless by the policy which they pur-
sue In their business, they are exercising
the NEST injurious influence which could be
brought into operation to diminish the gen
eral prosperity Of the community to which
they belong.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
Cincinnati Alliance Convention.


In abandoning the project OF holding a
national convention at Cincinnati in Febru-
aey the leaders of the Farmers Alliance
movement have manifested greater wis dom
and discretion than is usually seen in the
organizers and promoters Of third-party
schemes. Whether the Alliance movement
20 far or fall by the way, it j. still too early
10 commit the somewhat discordant ele-
ments that enter into it 10 formal national
declaration Of principles and distinctively
Individual leadership in matters OF national
concern. A national convention this win
ter would certainly have involved
wrangling, confusion, and the danger OF
personal feuds that might have been diff
ficult TO settle. Great political movements
in this country have always been accom-
plished through one or the other Of the lead
ing party organizations; and it is not like
" that the programme Of the Alliance could
be carried out otherwise. The longer the
delay IN issuing a national, pronunciamen-
TO the better the opportunities Of the Al
lance men TO force the measures they de-
sire upon reluctant leaders Of the old
parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
Sitting Bull's Career.
fNa~ work Cun

Sitting Bull was, to the day Of his death,
the most implicable foe Of the white man in
the whole Sioux nation. IL is believed,
however, that upon only one or two Occa-
sions was he ever personally concerned in
the massacre OF white settlers. The reason
doubtless, was that it was not in the man TO
linger, as most of his people did, in Mime
sofa and Dakota, within the area opened 10
white settlement, or on the Indian reser-
vati0ns. He would have nothing 10 do
with the white mans government,
which had stolen the hunting grounds of
his fathers. He was wild Indian, and
when he became a man Of authority among
his people, he wished most Of all TO bury
himself and his followers among the noun
tains, where he might never see or hear Of a
white man. He never made a treaty nor
accepted bounty from the Government until
ten years ago, when, at the head Of the little
band that had followed him into Canada,
only TO starye and freeze on the prairies,
whence the buffalo had disappeared, he
finally consented, after two years Of persis-
tent refusal, TO return 10 Dakota and live on
the Sioux reservation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
An Old Dodge.
PHILADELPHIA Times

The Republican members OF the Kansas
State Senate are trying the old dodge Of
locking the stable after the horse has been
stolen. Two years ago committee was
appointed, Ostensibly 10 revise the State
Code in the public interest. The committee
did nothing of the kind, and probably never
would have done anything if the State had
continued Republican. Ii is still in exist
ence, however, and since the election has
decided to recommend changes in the laws,
which, il adopted, will reduce the tax
burden Of the State about $500, 900 annually.
The taxpayers will probably wish they had
repudiated the Republican management of
the State sooner. 1t would have been money
in their pockets if they had done so five
wears ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
CREAM OF The PRESS.
Co.sssts On Leading Topics called
From the Daily Press.
New York Advertiser.l


The phase which the struggle in Ireland
is now taking on is of a character likely in
some respects TO divide the sympathies OF
the spectators in other lands. Nothing 10
more obvious in the reports Of public meet
ings than the fact that the struggle in Ire
land is now distinctiyely a Struggle be-
tween Parnell and the priests. The attitude
OF the Roman Catholic Church may per-
haps be explained on tue abstract basis OF
morality, In that ParnelPs disgrace had
alienated them absolutely from his cause.
But students Of recent Irish history
know perfectly well that there il
another and very important motive In
their opposition. Parnell has distinguished
himself In his career as the opponent OF the
Roman Church in politics. lie is not him
self a member Of that Church, and he has
checkmated all the efforts Of the priests TO
get a hand in the home rule move
ment. 1t requires powerful man to stand
out against this influence. BY so doing
Parnell won for himself the reprobation OF
the Church authorities in Ireland. although
they have been polite enough in the past 70
refrain from open opposition. Now il their
opportunity for retaliation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
A Statesman, Not a Politician

New YORK Herald.
The keynote Of sOme Of the adverse com
ments on Mr., Dana's election TO the Senate
is that he is not a politician.
To our way Of thinking that is a reason
and very cOgent one, in his favor.
New York doesn't want a hack politician
but statesman, to represent her in the
Senate. There are too many OF the former
stripe in the councils Of the nation now.
The need OF the times is not a man who
makes a trade OF politics, who poses as q
party manipulation, who is eternally pulling
wires for some office or other, but man
who has made his mark independently OF
politics. who has shown force OF intellect
and Independence 81 character. who has
convictions, is familiar with public affairs
and alive TO the public needs--in short, a
statesman, and not a mere politician.
That 10 the type OF man for New York's
Senator, and the Herald has named him,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18

Christmas. the most enjoyable of all
the holidays, is upon us. You certain
ly wish your friends present. Do you
want one that is not only ornamental,
but useful? II so. call at the Singer
Sewing Machine Company, No. POS east
Broad street. Their Sewing Machines
are beautiful, useful. and endurable,
and will adorn any happy household.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18

The restriction OF the corporate bounds.
ries OF Richmond, while ii has exercised an
important influence In raising our rents,
has yet resulted in the great advantage Of
encouraging the erection Of houses on all
oil vacant lots within the present limits.
In the last few years, Richmond has
made a long step forward towards becom
Ing city. the streets Of which show a solid
unbrokeniine Of buildings. This Is 70 be oh.
served even In our residential sections.
The spacious plats ofsward which are TO be
found ip these sections IN every small town,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
DAVENPORT & MORRIS,
RICHMOND, VA. de Loot
F. B. ROBERTSON & CO.,
GROCERS.
622 EAST BROAD STREET.

Calforni Canned and Dried Fruit, Citron.
Currants, Raisins for Cakes. &c. New Nuts Of
all kinds. Cox's, Nelson's, and Chalmers
Gelatine. am Jellies, &c. English Plum
Puddlngs. Van Houken's Cocoa Edam,
Pineapple. and English Dairy Cheese. In
glewood Creamery Butter. All goods guar
anteed fresh and Of the purest quality. Old
Rye Whistles. Foreign and Domestic Bran
dies, Gins, Wines, &e.. Monticello Claret,
Bass Ale. Guinness Stout. &c. de7-tf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
PERPETUATE HONEST TRADE.

The secret ofthis firms wonderful success
consists mainly in high class goods and rea-
sOnable prices. When they recommend an
article, the purchaser, who has dealt with
them before, can rely upon its being what
II is recommended IN be. Messrs. Miller
RhOads is one Of the few firms which guards
the interest of their customers as sacredly a.
they do their own. IL is not their desire %
live upon the downfall Of their fell0w-man,
but to live and to let live, and perpetuate
honest trade in preference 10 fraud and mo-
nOpOly. This is well known 20 those who
paironize them. and will be readily learned
by all who visit their beautiful dry goods
home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
Political Snlcide.
Atlanta Constitution

hIIdIII "a NOIINIIIuIIUUfT
The Mckinley bill has given the people
high goods and low wages. 1t has plunged
the wage-wOrkers OF the country into pow
erty. II protects everything except labor.
Ii is largely responsible for the present
financial depression. Neither brides nor
bayonets can perpetuate the power Of a
party committed TO the support OF such a
robber tariff. In country like ours, where
the people are armed with the ballots, no
party can league itself with the rich against
the poor without being destroyed. Ii is po-
litical suicide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
The Worlds Fair.
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just as the arrangements were thought
complete for the official procla nlation 10 all
the world of our project for Worlds Fair
in 1892 a hitch has occurred that will cause
yexations delay. IL appears that the
local directory Of the fair In Chicago have
not accepted the ordinance passed by the
City Council, providing for the issue OF
So, 100000 in bonds, 90 aid the fair. There
is a necessary formality, and the President
can do nothing until 1t is complied with.
Still the delay In the issuing OF the Presi-
Dental proclamation is not 80 serious as
will be the work of preparing for the fair
itself. An omission of an important point,
like the one mentioned, indicates that a
screw Ia loose in Chicago. Let US hope that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
OblIquitY of Mind.
New York World, ]

Ex-COngressman HOrr claims to be "cOn.
fused" at hearing democracy and reform
used in the same connection" A good
many persons are confused at hearing the
constable and justice used in the same con-
nectiOn. Mr. Horr is wont TO associate the
name Of Martin Luther with the idea Of re-
form, and il "bothers' him to think OF
Grover Cleveland and Governor Hill as re-
formers. The eX-COngressman is not both
cred at all in thinking of Quay, Dudley,
Delamater, and Davenport as "ref0rmers.'
Probably this peculiar obliquity of mind ID
one OF the reasons why the voters OF Mr.
Horr's district elected him TO stay at home
last month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
PostOfice In Politics.
PHILADELPHIA Press.

The practical politician is more certain
Of nothing than the influence Of the country
postmaster in politics. City folk, the prac-
tica politician is always asserting, may
not care who handles his mail, but the rural
voter does not feel that his party has won
until the little tin-sign, "POstoffice," is
moved from one store to the other of the two
which divide the politics and trade Of the
two parties on the village green. Is this
true? What are the factsf The Democratic
party won in 1884 with every country post
master in the land against it. During four
years President Cleveland's administration
made clean sweep Of these Offices, chang
ing over O., 900, and the Democratic party
was beaten in 1883, and beaten in the rural
districts. In every State lost by the Repub-
lican party in 1884 and won in 1883 Its IN
creased vote was in the regions where the
rural voter, as he drove in TO vote, saw a
brand new sign "Postoflice," on the Demo-
cratic country store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18

AT POwhatan Furnace, on James river,
six miles above the city Of Richmond, in
Henrico county, the machinery, fixtures,
and personal property, comprising blowing
machinery, turbine wheel, pumps, cinder
cars, filling barrows, trail. cast and wrought
iron scrap, furnace tools, fire brick, red
brick. &C., &c.
ii. &. Burns. the Waterman, residing AT
the furnace, can show the property TO those
desiring 20 purchase.
For further information apply 10 or all
dress the undersigned.
FRANK CARTER,
Land agent Z. and X. c. and |. Co., Potts
Vile, Schuylkill county. Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18

where space lie not so valuable, are disap-
pearing in this city to notable extent, and
in this, as in every other respect, Richmond
is fast assuming metropolitan aspect.
At the present time, only those who are In
possession OF wealth can afford TO disregard
the rapidly increasing disposition araons
our property-holders TO erect new houses
wherever vacant lot can be found. even II
in doing 50, they encroach upon the adj
yantages Of the houses in which they them
selves reside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
SPECIAL GOODS.

The supply Of specialities in this nam
mouth stock Of goods is a special feature
and seems 10 be inexhaustible. Christmas
gifts Of every suitable description abound
including an excellent line Of umbrellas
pOcket-boOks. purses, writing tables, card
cases. and In short anything you wish. The
variety Of these articles is unlimited, and
the low price at which they can be bought
is the most remarkable feature yet. For 4
small sum one can present an admirable
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
WHAT THE PATIENT SAYS :

o." have been a constant sufferer for
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head and throat IN fact. the whole mv-
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inc'ui.ng the bronchial tubes, were more
or less affected. 9, was fast developing
into CHRONIC cATARRH. 9 had tried
mos; known remedies. and was finally
psrsuaded last March % Use PONDS
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and iahaled IL; gargiod my threat with
It and swallowed il. It relieved me
wonderfully and has effected slnnos, a
radical cure. ! haze vssd il FOR burns,
bruises. tnt spfains. ard believe .; IN
valuable IN such cases. believe also
that no family should bs without :, in the
house. feeling as . DO that il comprises
a whole PhHmsooposia within itself"
FREDERIC {. FlncK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
lKalfimora American.

At Detroit meeting Of the Federation Of
Labor one Of the addresses contained the
startling declaration that over a million
children in the United States are working
to-day in factories. This sin against help
less childhood is one crying to Heaven for
vengeance. Child labor Is disgrace TO
civilization; il is legalized murder Of soul
and body, and is productive of grave evils,
not only to the individual, but also TO the
State. Under certain age it ought 70 be
absolutely prohibited. and parents and en-
ployers compelled by law to AFFORD children
under their charge chance for common
education. This alarming array of childish
operatives also jusIifies State interference
~ it'll parental authority when that authori-
ty becomes selfish tyranny.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18

Mr.. HARRISON, it is reported, says that
if the Force bill is defeated he will take it
az an indication that the Senate does not
want him TO be renominated. If Mr.. Harri-
son would only carefully read the press OF
country, aud then recall TO mind that his
administration has already been declared
by his fellow-citizens throughout the Union
a complete and absolute failure, he would
not need the defeat Of the Force bill to con-
vince him that neither the Senate nor any
body else fayors his denomination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18

IT is a singular coincidence, but right on
the heels Of the New York Herald's advO-
cacy OF Charles A. Dana for the United
States Senate, comes the news Of Ben. But
ler's permanent retirement from the public
stage. How in the world could Dana get
along without Butler ? 1t would be impos.
sible, and, as in life they were a pair Of
noble brothers, so in death they should not
be divided.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18
AN ACCEPTABLE GIFT.

II there is one thing that is always ac-
ceptable and highly appreciated as a pre-
sent il is a valuable and interesting book.
The book department Of this establishment
contains some Of the best literature Of the
day. which is acceptable for both old
and young. In this elaborate supply
of books YOU find no trashy novels which
tends only 10 posion the mind Of the young,
but instructive and eleVating literature
which will advance the culture and refine
ment of all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-18

THE Federal grand jury in Indianapolis
is investigating an alleged violation Of law
by Attorney-General Miller. 1t seems that
MIR. Miller wrote private letter, which he
sent to friend under the Attorney-Gen-
erals frank, and the envelope did nor have
the stamp necessary when private business
was being transacted between the writer
and the recipient.
And this is the gentleman who Mr.. Hsr-
rlson is thinking about promoting to the
Supreme Court vacancy.