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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
TYRANNY rue TARIFF

Now that the Mckinley bill has become
law, and is In actual operation, the ques-
ton may be asked. why continue the tariff
agitation with uninterrupted zeal and en-
ergy, when the Republican majority in the
Senate, which will be maintained fos many
years beyond the shadow OF doubt, Will
stand in the way Of the repeal or modiiica-
ton of the law even If the Democratic party
RECEIVERS control of the National House OF
Representatives in 1891 and Of the Ppesi.
dency in 1892:
The answer to this question is obvious
The only hope which the Democrats can
have OF returning TO power in National
affairs lies In the unwearied presentation CT
the iniqutous features of our tari1 system
10 the consideration OF the American pe0-
pie. No defeat should discourage them; no
agency employed by the Republican party
should discomfort and discomht them.
The cause in which they are engaged is
really the cause Of American freedom. 1t
10 no exaggerated use Of language or over
statement Of sentiment TO say this. Who
ever gives serious thought TO the character
Of the new tarifl law, or estimates with ac-
curacy its moral as we'll as its practical
effect, is compelled to recognize that the
economic phases OF that law do not COM
pare In Importance and significance with
lite ethical. The political principles of our
American institutions are threatened. The
safety OF the social framework of our coun-
try Is put In jeopardy. Under the opera
ton Of the new tariff system American So
cial life must drift with an eyer-increasing
CELEBRITY toweds plutocracy which will end
In the establishment Of that most hateful
Of all social conditions, recognized arts
tocracy, founded not Upon great achieve
ments and solid merit, but upon money
alone, and money acquired by legalized
robbery.
There Is no reason whatever TO think that
the protective system, as il now prevails In
the United States. will add substantially TO
the wealth Of the American people. It's
principal, II not lis whole effect. will be 70
transfer the earnings OF the masses tothe
pockets Of the favored rich. The number OF
American millionaircs will increase enor-
mously, but the number Of the poor will in
crease with far more rapidly. AS the one
scale rises the other scale will fall, aud the
depression Of the one will be In proportion
70 the elevation OF the other.
Lincoln declared that this was govern.
neDt OF the people, by the people, and foI
tho people. Under the later phases Of Re.
publican administration, 1t is govern
pept by the rich and for The rich alone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
KING GEORGE COUNTY.
Farmer Alliance aud th- sub-Treasu
sclsme-Nr. Jones Prospects.

Farmers' Alliance and thr sub-Tfea-ury
schsme-Mr. Jones Prospects.
KING GEORGE COUNTY. Oct li.-tspe-
cial. THE October session Of the County
Alliance aud Industrial Union convened n
the courthouse last Friday. Many inn
portant aud interesting questions were dis
cussed. The perplexing question OF the
sub-Treasury bill has never, at any time,
been deliberately discussed by the Alliance
men here. 1t will probably be opposed by
the sub-alliances throughout the county at
no very distant day.
An epidemic among the hogs In some sec
tions OF the county has caused some excite
ment Of late. II Is not now considered hog
cholera. as was at first supposed.
Owing 20 the recent continued rains the
farmers are backward with the fall work
such. at least, as seeding grass and other
small grain.
The corn crop is said TO be rather above
the average. The quality is especially
good. Many of the leading farmers have
expressed a determination not TO sell their
crops this season until prices advance. Ar
rangements will probably be perfected
through the Alliance To enable them 10
carry out this determination.
The typhoid epidemic in the upper end OF
the county. heretofore alluded 10 in this
correspondence, has nearly, or quite, sub
sided.
William \. Jones, Esq. Democratic
nominee for Congress in the First district
is making lively and vigorous canvass
News has just reached here that his
gains in WestmOreland county will be
large. r. II. Bayley Brown, the Republican
nominee. seems TO have lost much Of the
popularity which aided in electing him the
last tenn. 1t is evident that Mr.. Browns
record in Congress is not at all satisfactory
to the farmers Of the district, be they Demo
Gratis or Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
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PROSPECTS OF VICTORY.

In the whole history OF Virginia since the
close Of the war the prospect Of sweeping
victory by the Democratic party in Con
gressional election was never more Dirk
liant than 1t is to-day. In five OF the ten
districts into which the State is divided no
Republican nominations have been male.
La the Second district the Republican party
il broken into several factions. which nave
nut forward separate candidates, ana a
similar condition Of affairs is likely to arise
in the Fourth. In the Eighth the Democratic
nominee, General W. III. +. Lee, is opposed
by an independent who is nominally De
mocrat, but who, very properly, has been
claim ed as "A Republican by the members
Of that party.
In only two districts are the parties ar
rayed against each other, champion to
champion and sword to sword In one OF
these, the Ninth, Mr.. Buchanan is opposed
by George 4. Mills, railroad contractor
who has recently removed TO Southwest
Virginia. and who has made himself very
unpopular with the negro voters by dis
charging colored hands and substituting
Hungarians in their place. The district Is
strongly Democratic in sentiment, and the
manly and distinguished career Of MIR. Blu
cbanan In Congress has commended him u
the highest consideration of his constit-
uency.
In the First district Mr.. W. A. Jones, the
Democratic candidate, is making canvass
that is marked by great ability and ac-
tiyity. and the prospect Of his election is
rapidly growing more and more assured III
the light OF the great enthusiasm which he
has aroused among the Democrats, as well
as the serious inroads which he has made
into the Republican ranks by exposing the
course of his Republican opponent towards
the Force bill.
Altogether, the outlook for "a Democratic
triumph even in the Republican strong
holds. is such as TO ill the Democratic
marty In the state with the highest satifac-
ton. As THE TIMFs has already pointed
out, there is now but one danger to dread,
and that is over-confidence. Even over-con-
filence cannot affect the general result in
one.half of the Congressional districts, the
half in which the Republicans have failed
TO bring forward candidates. But this is
no reason why every Democrat in these
districts, every voter, indeed, with any i'm
pulse Of Southern manhood in his breast,
should not 20 TO the polls on November 9TH
and east his ballot for the Democratic can
didate. The larger the volume of the vote
the more unmistakable will be the protest
which it will constitute against the in
famous measures Of the Republican party.
In all the districts in which there are Re
publican candidates, whether one or more,
the energy which the Democrats should put
forth, should be untiring and their zeal UNI
tagging. They should be thoroughly or
ganized, should be animated by a deter
mined and yigilant spirit, and should allow
themselves not one moments rest or con-
tentment until the polls are closed on the
day OF election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12

The Charlotte Gazette, in referring ed
itorially to The TIMES, says: The Office OF
this paper has been removed to It's new
building, corner Bank and Tenth streets.
The TINES is about to enlarge its size,
publishing an eight page paper after the
manner of the New York dailies. a Hoe
pertectlng press is soon q be added TO its
facilities. THE TIMES Is wide-awake
newspaper, most ably conducted and
handsomely gotten up. Its leading articles
are on timely topics, terse and TO the point;
its city news is ably gotten up; its cores
pondence is extensive, and general news
complete. The TIMES takes deep in
ierest in all matters pertaining to Virginia,
and gives its aid TO all the varied improve
menis which are now being pushed for
ward. Ii is in all respects a model news
paper, and is rapidly taking its place as the
leading paper Of the South. Richmond may
well be proud of its energy and success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
SUNDAY, OCTOBER IL, 1890.
The TOBACCO REBATE.

The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue u.s.
according TO our dispatches. constantly IN
receipt OF letters asking him about the 70,
bacco rebate clause which was omitted
from the Tariff bill. II these anxious IN
ouirers would only read Til. TIMES, as SO
many other sensible people do they would
long ago, have perfectly understood 'ne
situation. Mr.. Mckinley and fresi"en'
Harrison both thought the rebate clause
was In the bill when ii was signed ana MI
Mckinley even went so far as to telegraph
THE TIMES TO that effect. But after 'h'
measure had been signed, and become
law, it was found that the provision Tor It
bates had been omitted. The law, iheie
fore. so far as the rebate is concerned re
mains AS II was originally, and no rene
can be afforded unless Congress, AT 'n'
short session, shall, by special bill, reined!
the oversight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
AN HONEST COUNT.

In another column THE TINES, with Its
recognized enterprise, presents this morn
Ing carefully prepared article upon the
census of Richmond. That the count was
not accurately made by Federal officials Is
well known. That they were not immedi-
ately to blame is also fact The count
was made when large numbers OF the people
were away from town for the summer The
work was done hastily and without proper
instructions from headquarters at Wash
ington. BY the prompt and vigorous action
of the Chamber of Commerce the Census
Bureau was stirred to extra exertion, with
the result of increasing the population over
the first count Ivy about 5000. In this the
Chamber was ably assisted 10y the police
department, and from the combined tabula-
tions it is fair TO presume that the actual
population of Richmond is 10000. 1t is to
be hoped that either the city authorities
may arrange for complete police census
or other means may be furnished to place
Richmond where the city belongs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
AN ATRocIoUs SUGGESTION.

An editorial In recent number OF the
philadelphia Press, one Of the most radica'
oryans of the Republican party at the
Sorth. and as firm and uncompromising
defender Of the protective system as the
Now York Tribune itself. throws a revolt
inc light upon the motives which are III
hnencing large number, ifnot all OF those
who are earnestly advocating and actively
seeking the passage. Of the Lodge hiec'ioh
bill.
at is all very weil,r remarks the Press.
..it is all very well 20 rejoice in the pros
peri,y and growth Of the new North west,
for there sound views upon the tarih gen.
orally prevail, and their progress does not
Interfere with ourselves, but the advance oil
the South is to a great extent at our eX-
peuse. Her cotton mills will compete win
those of New England and the Middle
states. and her furnaces are supplying pig
iron at rates which make it impossible 10 run
those of PENNSYLVANIA. If the Democrats
had never been allowed TO regain conirol Oh
the state governments Of the South, North
ern capital would never have embarked
in the development Of Southern coal aho
iron. and the surest and speediest way 70
nut stop to this competition IRON men
who are political enemies, as well as Vui
commercial rivals, is to carry through ano
enforce measures like the Lodge Election
Law. They won't like ii, and some OF then
will be fools enough TO make trouble abou
IL: and if we can once more get them in''
the condition they were before 1876, w
yve won't hear any more about cheap iroi
. and CHEAP cotton goods from the SCUM
They will have other things to think ABOUT
50 selfish. cold-blooded, and shameless II
This statement Of reasons which nave lee
70 the framing of the Lodge bill, that th'
mind follows its details with incredibly
= II is difficult to believe that the Northern
Republicans are so Indifferent to every III
terest of their country. so obliyious oil ever.
; impulse of patriotism, and so absorbed II
their own welfare, as TO consciously AM
= Intentionally place upon the natlona
D statute book a law which is eXpressl
5 designated to destroy the prosperity OF on
of the greatest sections of the Union; Ma!
to reduce it practically TO the condition q
desert.
( The thought is atroeious TO the last de
! gree. If the Press really voices the sent
ment of those who are sustaining hoai
l Lodge. and Reed in their determination I
: pass the Election bill, then the line OF diNl
= sion which separates the two parties Is
line of life and death, involving as 1t doe
: the industrial existence Of the noulher
states. The Republican party stands read
TO drive a dagger into the Southern hear'
D and 10 sow our Southern soil with salt an
ashes. Its hostility towards the souther
people, which mas always been intense an
uuwearied, il now animated by the deepe
: feeling which considers the development q
= Southern resources blow at the matera
interests of the North. Fear has given neN
strength to the luminosity of the Repubi
? cans towards the South. and they are cage
! TO employ the foulest and most outrageou
means to allay their apprehension and u
crafty their hatred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12

REFERENCE has been made on several
occasions to the advance in prices which
will attend the operation of the new Tarif
law. This advance has already taken place
i'm some directions, and some unexpected
consequences have already been observed
The increase in the cost of the necessaries
of life has led the workingmen in many de-
parimenis of industry in New York city tt
demand a higher rate of wages than has
been allowed them hitherto, and unless this
demand shall be complied with there is
prospect of serious strike. The cigar
makers are especially active ana deter
mined, and by some of the manufactures
their demands have been acceded to az
reasonable under the new circumstances
created 10y tae Mckinley bill; and there Il
strong probability that the example o.
these manufacturers will be followed gen
orally. The rate Of wages has been adj
yanced 81 per thousand in the making o.
cigars, and a proportionate rate Will nc
doubt soon be adopted in other branches o'
New York manufactures. 1t is the con
sumner, of course, who will have to suffer
AS wages advance the prices of the manu-
featured product will be forced up. In The
instance of cigars, it is calculated that this
increase will amount 10 at least S'2 or $40 q
thousand. In every instance the retailers
will have to secure profit, and to do so the
consumer will just have TO pay that mucs
more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12

The great body Of the people constitute
silent and uninfucntial herd. Ihey are
victims who are being fleeccd rs openly anu
AZ coolIy AZ IL they were flock OF helpless
sheen. win they go on submitting to TINS
new form Of tyranny WIN they coA'inue
10 toll and sweat like the French peasan'rs
before the great Revolution, in order 70
.well the stores OF their task-masters' IL
The American people have sunk TO inns
point Of degradation. they deserve 10 DE Tue
slaves Of the tariff barons as they are now.
They are unworthy OF their fathers, ana
only receive their deserts In being COM
nelled 10 he hewers of wood and drawers OF
water for the mono?olists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
The First and Most Important Ccnsidera-
tion should Always BE Health.

As an evidence that the River View Com
pany has chosen wisely in this respect, we
publish below the certificates OF some of our
best known physicians, of Mr.. Shields,
whose family resided here for forty-nve
years, and of Mrs. j. II. Gill, the polite and
efficient superintendent of the Male Orphan
Asylum. Mrs. Gill's experience is an eX'
ceptionably good test, as she has had in he'
institution an average of sixty boys a year
for six years, who range in age from three
years upward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
LaceS, HandkerchicfS.

In this department are to be found al
the Novelties that ingenuity could i'm
yeLt. Complete ais rtment Of
Point Gauze aud Duchosse Laces,
Flounces, and Bridal Wells;
Silk Drapery Nets. in Chantilly. Mar
quse, In Tosca. and Brussels, in new
designs and velvet spots 10
Black Lace Flounclnss, ia Marquise,
Hand-run, Spanish, Spanish Cur
pure. ard Chantily. with Trimming
Llces 10 match
Splendid stock Of Ladies and Gentle-
mems Handerchiefs, llemmed. Hem
stitched, and Embroidered
Neck Ruching and Collarettes IN great
varsity. ocl2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12

ASiiucluh lloin lHltnf A'At on" -t'"b t''"
As,rach,n Cloth Canes. satin lined, $500
Astmchau Fur C1pes, storm coili' otsi
grade. $3.50.
seal Plush tap'. queen Anne collar Z"
| sell Plvsh Cape, siiiu lined, -.
SILK trOcir. cape. TO.
/ Novelty Cape. combination Iui@. cloths, and
Trimmings. Sc to $3.50.
We could lot commence To- give you
list Of the Jackets. The styles are 50
dinerentfrom last season S. you wouldn'l
understand.
/ Probably twenty styles Of So Jackets.
| Special agency for Heavy jersey Jacket.
! High novelties In Jackets. probably niteen
! STYLES. $50 SO
| New b azcis Just adapted 'o THIS climate.
The head of the Millinery Parlor is
delighted nc the high praise accorded
her sly les during and since the opening.
| There is a certain sly and knack about
| the Hats turned out from cur work
room not 10 be- seen in other Richmond
hats Here's one:
We want you 10 see myrtle-grceD
Velvet Toquc, front Of gold and Jew
eled applique. eIrmounted by mounted
FUR mink. In the millinery room Hats
| for little boys.
/ cloth Military Gays. 5Oc
/ Velvet jockey Caps. use.
| cloth Jockey Car :, BE.
| BrOadcloth Roun Hats, 0gc.
! Crush trlt Halls. Soc.
/ Hluc cloth Round Hats 25c
| Diagonal Biacs Round Hats. 50c.
| Cloth Scotch Caps 5pe.
/ BrOadciOh Orafd caps. 25c.
| Velvet ana AsfTaclln Caps. 25c
! Seal Plush Gaps. 25c.
| Nice Clotn Skull Caps. ne
| silk and Clctl iufhans, Doc.
scotch Plaid and solid lamoshanters, 5Oc.
Have you taken notice OF our cos
TUNED silk and plush Caps and Hats foT
infants and children
JULIUS MEYER & SONS.
CopNFH SIXTH AND BR0ND SITS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
THELARGEsr CITIES.

In this connection the New York Tribune
SAYS: The increase Of population in cities
since 1880 has been so large that it is diff
cult to believe the increase in total p0pula-
ton no greater than the Census Bureau
represents. The proportion of inhabitants
in cities of $1,000 and over has at each
census increased, but at the last census very
slightly, so that it might be reasoned with
much confidence that not more than 80
per cent. of the population would be found
in such cities. AS yet the full number and
population OF these is not known, but in all
probability there are only thirty-tour cities
Of 1900 population or over, and OF these the
population has been stated. In 1880 there
were only twenty-four such cities, having
an aggregate population of 6,ji3, IA, or IL
per cent. of the entire population Of the
United States. But in the following table
appears the population Of thirty-iour cities
amounting to l0,234,3S5, when is 10 per
cent. of the population of the whole coun-
try, us reported by the Bureau:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
OFFICE OF MALE ORPHAN AsYLUM.l

RICHMOND. Va, Oct. 10, lS9O.l
Messrs. Il. b. Chaflin 4 Co.: Gentlemen
In answer to your inquiry in reference 10
the health of the boys at this institution for
the past six years, it gives me pleasure to
state that there has been only one death,
and that a chronic case. being here only
four months, and i'll when he came. Dur
ing the SIN years there has never been a
case of chlls and fever among the boys
who live here, though the average has been
sixty per annum. | consider this health
Ter locality than any in the city, as 1t Is
much higher than either Libby or Gamble
Hill. the drainage perfect, and the water
pure and soft. Very respectfully,
MRS. j. X. GILL, superintendent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

100 pieces ALL HENRIETTA G1c. quail
itv. for Doc.
BLACK HENRIETTA. 30INCIlf~ WIDE
l0c., reguian 25c quality.
silk Nelyets. an shades go BOO .r SER, .r,lf
bargain an 75c
SIX Nclveis cat from 81 a yard tD Dnc IO.s
that look Ike the new bill affects uuf rrIr..f
100 shades and over 300 pieces Oi SILK NDf.
vets at 81 PER yard
ALL SHADES IL NELNETELN .Lltn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12
RICHMOND, VA, October ,, 1870.
Messrs. II. h. Chaliin u Co.:

Gentlemen, AT your request | write tt
say the Riyer-N View addition to Richmond
know well. The land is much higher than
the CITY of Richmond. The soil is red clay
and rolling enough 10 give excellent drain
age. The river opposite River View has q
rapid fall. ! see no good reason why this
addition should not be as healthy as an,
part Of our city.
X. b. SLOWER, VI. ID.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12

For the guidance of those that come
To the store. and the information oil
hose who do not, we say something
almost every day in our advertisements
about dress goods. To say we nave
Dress Goods here from l0c. TO "a
ward. would not convey what we IN
tend. At what other store in Rlch-
mond is four long counters and l25 feet
of shelving devoted to Dress Goods
alone? Just think what an immense
assortment can be crowded IN such a
big space. and you will understand 1t Is
from such a large assortment you are
apt to get stylish Dress Goods and the
goods you want. leaving out the fact II
we are largest buyers we pay lowest
prices, and 1t follows we sell at lowest
prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12

Now. having satisfied the most careful on
the question Of health, we remind you that
the restrictions with which our lots are sold
insures irst-class neighborhoOd. We
allow nothing to be erected but nice houses
and draw the color line sharply. Lots will
he sold to desirable parties at very moderate
prices with small cash payments and so
per month. with interest, or houses will be
built on long time with monthly payments.
Street cars have been started. and will
be run regularly, conveying people into the
heart of the city for five cents. Parties
wishing to see this beautiful addition can
do so at any time free Of cost by communities
ton with X. Il. CHAFFIN X Co.,
Agents FOR the River View Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-12

sired.
All Chenille POrtiores. Figured D0dos, s.
pair. bullion embroidered. autumn leaf
inquired. delicate tinted Chenille pOr-
tlcIes. elegant, 1880.
POrtiera Poles. 10 and - feet long, TO match
any style poles.
The Loco pairs OF Lace Curtains put
on special sale last week have not been
half sold. Ii you are going to buy Cur
tains. better give these a look.
Nottingham styles. 81 - 10 $3.50.
Scotch styles II SO 10 s4t9
| Irish Point STYLES. 90 iO 5000.
| Real Lace STYLES, 81. 80 To $3.50.
| Imitation Real Lace, $500 10 s1.19.
Every fashion journal and magazine
tells Of the popularity Of Capes and
jackets. You know we follow the COM
ing sty les-if the style Is to be greens
we do not offer you lots Of blues. So
with Wraps for Misses. for young ladies.
for married ladies. its capcs ard jackets
both short and three quarter jackets
and even for elderly ladies, there are
several sty les Of Cdpes.
Commencing Tomorrow morning we VIII DE
ready to serve yDu with wraps. $50 need
TO wait fyOu are going % buy one THIS
winter. our assortment SNOW larger than
itViii bsaglin this season.