The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-24


centres, the people ofwhich are prepared, as
soon as their interests clearly direct them,
as would be the case in this instance, 20
divert their surplus capital TO these new
Virginia fields, where the progress OF de-
velopment. alreai " very distinctly marked.
is destined in time TO be one q the indus
trial maryels Of the American continent.
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The Farmers Institute that will be held
on Thursday on the farm Of II. Il. Chaflin,
Esq, below the city, promises to be both
useful and interesting to those who will
take an active part in it. Such institutes
cannot but subserye a most excellent pur-
pose, if for no other reason, because it
| brings those who follow agriculture as a
pursuit more closely together. BY extend
| ing their acquaintance with each other,
and enlarging their knowledge of each
others needs, and giving clearer notion of
| their common interests, ii must rebound to
their material as well as moral advantage.
The great stumbling-block with which the
| farming classes have 80 tar had to contend
has arisen from their isolation, which has
INSTRUCTED and impeded any spirit OF CO.
| operation which might have sprung up
among them. Fortunately, there has been
! i'm the last few years throughout this coun-
| try a notable disposition on the part of the
farmers to come together, to talk over their
condition, and TO act together for the at
tainment of ends which can only confer a
mutual good. All meetings like the Farm
I ers' Institute TO which we have referred,
should be warmly encouraged as tending to
promote the prosperity OF a class whose
members have suffered long and patiently,
but who are rapidly learning to follow the
course Of action that ensures success.
THE seating of Langston in the chair 10
which Mr.. Nenable was entitled by right
which no impartial and iust-minded major
ity would have failed 10 acknowledge, is
entirely in accord with the whole Repub-
| lican line of conduct, since the present ses-
sion of Congress began. 1t is useless now
to denounce this further act of fragrant in
| Justice, for it is what has been expected
from the beginning, and has only been de-
ferred by the dlatory tactics inaugurated
by the Democrats. The TIMES has on a
number Of occasions condemned in the
strongest terms at its command this threat
ened subyersion of the will Of the people Of
the Fourth district. 1t only remains now
| for Mr. Nenable to accept a denomination,
and 10 marshal the Democratic forces with
"A yigor and determination that will roll up
a victory which not even Republican ma
jority will venture 10 upset.
THE decline in the amount of registered
mail now passing through the New Orleans
p0stoflice is 50 great that it eau only be ac-
counted for by the operation of the anti
Lottery law, which makes it an lndlctable
oficnse to use the United States mail for the
transmission of letters addressed to the
lottery authorities. This provision Of the
law can be avoided by the employment of
the express companies as the transmitting
agency, and these means are now being
utilized. The clause which subjects the
proprietors of all papers, in which the bust
ness Of lottery companies is advertised 10
Indictment, will probably prove more eff
fective in restricting the patronage OF these
companies.
THAT distinguished Democrat, Roger q.
Mills, seems to be not only indefatigable
but ubiquitous. lie is now speaking in
Wisconsin to as large and enthusiastic
audiences as the one which he addressed in
this city a short time since. Mr.. Mills, in
his speeches, dwells with special force on
the tariff issue, with reference to which he
is probably, next to Mr.. Carlisle, the best
informed man now in public life. The
Northwest is an excellent field for his expo
stion Of the evils OF the protective system,
and there are many evidences that the pro-
gress which the necessity for the reform OF
our revenue laws had made there in public
opinion two years ago, has, in the interval,
been carried very far forward.
THE recurrence OF earthquake shocks in
South Carolina recalls the terrible calamity
to Charleston, which, few years ago. from
the same cause, did such immense damage
10 the physical features of that city. 30 far
from discouraging the growth Of Charleston,
however, it only seemed to stimulate the
energies Of the citizens. In the interval
that has elapsed, the city has made remark
able progress, with every indication OF
still more rapid expansion in wealth and
Population in the future.
tOSsSREssMAN NENABLE has been I'M
seated in response 10 the demand of North
ern negroes that their race must be recog-
nized by TIE usaical party, which has long
used them IN aeNnSrs Of wood and drawers
Of water. TheXourNl District Democratic
Convention, which meA, to-day at Peters
burg, will show how the white people of
that district resent this act diabolical in
fanny.
II Is evident that Bismark ~Mis mot stay
IN retirement for any great lengtAsS time.
II is doubtful, however, whether A1SsYld
now command strong following, owii>kA
HE opposition which he would most ikeSt5
naugurate to the policy of the EmperorN
md which would be unpopular in Germany.
The Prince had, for his own reputation.
'etter remain for good in the shades OIL
private life.
THE TINES will begin on next Sunday
he publication of a translation by young
ady Of Richmond OF an interesting manu-.
cript entitled, "What Frenchman saw
n Virginia in 1881 1t is full of entertain
NO details and cannot foil "a lo ,.. |