The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-23

more clearly the widening chasm between the
prosperity of the rich man of the city au"
the condition OF the residents, OF tne COLI I.i
try" | submit to the impartial and candid
student il such comparison is either rea-
3onable, logical or candid. That ~ Whefe .no
trouble ia. The farmer il constantly COM
pairing his condition with the ricn nan VI sno
city. The only proper comparison 10 ihhAe ~
the average resident Of the CITY WIN sno
average farmer. And what 10 the cohqitIo 'ii
Of the average resident OK .he Guy: means
here inform the farmer that u Is pY no neAN'
an envable one -, TT l.,
He is barely able 10 support his family in
the most rneaoer manner. His daily wages
are less than 81. so. If the farmer Will take
the pains TO investigate the statistics OK the
city he Will soon recover from this utlusion
and return to his farm with the prouc con-
sciousness that his condition Is far superior
TO the average resident or the average proprle;;
tor OF the city in prosperity, comfort anu
health.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISCUSSION.
is TO encourage the farmer with the assurance
that his vocation embraces nearly every 40
vantage which nature bestows and very rev
disadvantages while he is free from the uu-
merous contaminstions which the CITY euEl-
ronment holds. He escapes from the tempta-
tions, vices diseases. pauperism. crime sen
suality, greed and the many immoral ana en-
ervating influences of the city.
The wealth and honor Of a city are not ID
its rich men. but rather in Its artisans, ell
gineers. educators. scholars, journals. Inyen-
tors, colleges. schools and men OF thought
who are striving TO lift humanity one step
higher In educational facilities the cites
have the advantage of the farms. But the
country has many greater advantages winch
tend % make a nObler MANHOOD ,
All of these considerations produce the
final verdict to tho disinterested student that
the occupation of the farmer embraces far
more advantages than disadvantages, ana tnat
he enjoys greater immunity from disaster
than any other pursuit. Why, then, should
he complain;
WHO ARE THE DISCONTINUED FARMERS!
The great majority of tho farmers and
producers are satisfied with their condition
and success. Those who are DISCONTINUED are
principally those who have located thelr
farms where there were not good oondiuohs
for farming. They are getting weary OF WORK
ing at a disadvantage. and IN ther uespOn-
dency and dissatisfaction they nave peen
seeking for some assistance outside or tnen-
selves. In this condition they have been met
by some desperate political asplrants, whose
financial ignls fatuus they are now following,
believing that any change in present eoholc
tons will better their condition regardless OF
the disaster it would bring to the great ma
iority Such no doubt. are the farmers VINO
control the tarmeTS hiauco. II VIZ ass
citation continues to pursue the policy or using
its influence for political purposes, then the
farmers should abandon this association and
organize another which shall be devoted solely
20 the improvements of the farmer; by
means directed TO the prosperity and educa-
ton Of the farmer
WONDERFUL GROWTH.
The Southern Tobacco Journal says: The
tobacco crop of Eastern North Carolina -
ant
Weld of the State while five years ago II
amounted to practically nothing. since l,SS
markets. have been established in Loulsburg
Rocky Mount aud Wilson, and this year Tar
boro and Greenyi.le will come into line.
A new golden belt has come into existence
which will vie with that IN the central section
Of the State in the production OF fine
bright" And yet there is demand for all
these fine goods. and increase IN production
does not seem to reduce prices.