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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
HENRY w,JrrnsoN.s LETTER.

The letter 10 Governor Hill. Of New York,
recently published, and purporting to come
from Hon Henry Watterson, Of Kentucky,
has caused something Of a sensation in polit-
ical circles II was written some time before
Governor Hills election 20 the Senate and
gives that gentleman fatherly advice init
mating that il was generally believed that the
Governor traded away New York against
Cleveland in 1883 so as to secure his own
election. and 10 create the impression that
he was stronger in that State than his great
rival for the next Democratic nomination.
The letter then goes on to advise the Governor
to accept the senatorship from New York, be
CONF reconciled TO Mr.. Cleveland, who is
clearly the choice Of much the larger portion
Of the Democracy for the Presidential nomi-
nation, and step out of the way Of that gentle
mans candidacy.
Governor Hill SAYS he never received'any
such letter. and believes it 10 be a forgery.
Most probably it is. Mr. Watterson is per-
sonally unacquainted with Governor Hill, and
il would have been exceedingly impertinent in
him to have undertaken to appoint himself
spokesman of the Democratic party. and at
tempt TO lecture so tried politician, and true
Democrat as the distinguished chief magis-
trate and Senator-elect from the Empire
State.
Whether the letter is a forgery or not. how
ever, there is no reason TO believe that Gov
ernor Hill was ever influenced by it in the
least In fact he evidently had never seen il,
for he SAYS that it never reached him. His
course was decided on by himself and carried
out by himself. He was Influenced 10y his
own Judgment and because he saw. as plainly
as Mr.. Watterson OF any one else. the
drift of public sentiment. and that any
other policy would be disastrous to
him. This. no doubt. is the only
reason why Mr.. Hi decided to serve his State
and party 10 the best of his ability in the
United States Senate and give his earnest
and cordial support to Hon. Grover Cleye-
land should the Democratic party ia national
convention assembled see fit to again select
that gentleman as its Presidential standard
bearer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
THE MUsCOE CAsE.

The judgment Of the Court Of Appeals that
there was no error in the decision of the Cor
poration Court of Charlottesville in the case
Of Muscoe finally disposes Of the last hope
which he has entertained of avoiding the just
reward Of his crime. The law has taken its
course, the duty of the State TO its citizens
has been strictly observed and justice has
been fully indicated after every opportunity
had been allowed the accused 10 present every
side of his case to the most searching and i'm
partial investigation.
How far more creditable to the reputation
Of the people Of this Commonwealth such n
issue as this, an Issue in the fullest conformity
with all that the public welfare and the dig
nifty Of our courts demand than if the mob
had succeeded in laying hold Of the murderer
and hanging him TO the nearest lamp-post in
the streets of Charlottesville,
The good name of that thriving and law
abiding community has been saved from re-
proach the memory of the murdered man has
been impartally avenged. and a wholesome
lesson has been conveyed TO those who, under
the influence of passion would take the law in
their own hands
Once more it has been shown that the courts
Of Virginia can be relied upon to punish as
well 80 10 protect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
should interest themselves in the movement
and send deleg< ions.

should interest themselves in the movement
and send deleg< ions.
The desire is" says the report. ITO secure
the counsel. advice and cooperation of all ac-
tive business interests in the promotion of the
object in view and the advancement Of
the property Of Maryland by attract
ING capital and desirable immigrants.
Should it appear that there exists
sufficient interest In the matter and de-
sire to stimulate immigration to this State
such convention should decide upon
some plan for organizing an active agency TO
promote the cause Guided by the experience
Of other States it Is believed that there should
Ice some Official recognition and aid OF the
enterprise by the State, and that private IN
terests NAV be depended upon 10 supplement
the work. No elaborate or expensive State
machinery or official organization Is believed
10 be necessary or expedient. In most OF the
Southern States the interests Of agricul-
ture and immigration are closely allied, and
the assignment Of these interests 70 one
official State agency has operated well. II Is
believed that the most effective and economi-
Cal tfEtl4lLtlibn tilhl 'Vull bi lA'f4t'N ~
Maryland would be a small unpaid, non
political board Of agriculture aud immigra-
ton. created by law and supplied by the
State with sufficient means TO maintain an
office and employ a suitable business agent or
executive officer to advise, assist and Co
operate with all other agencies in the State
organized for promoting its agricultural, COM
mercial and manufacturing interests"
Thereport further declares that those States
and places which are deriving aud destined
10 further secure the greatest benefits from
the movement are those which give the sub
iect more attention and provide the
best organized and best sustained agencies
for It's advancement. II is therefore appar-
ent that in connection with immisra-
ton. Maryland must do ore Of two things.
She must either join actively in the move
ment. in order 10 secure her share of the ben
efits Of organized effort. or rest content 10
serve rs the bridge over which more enter
prising States will conduct selected immigra-
ton to their borders farther South"
The warning contained in these words is
equally as applicable TO the Commonwealth Of
Virginia. and indifference on it, part to immi-
grafton would place it at the same disadyan-
tage which is anticipated for Maryland unless
an active policy is at once inaugurated by its
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
IMMIGRATION TO MAINLAND.

Maryland is the first of the States which
were represented in the Southern Interstate
Immigration Convention. which assembled at
Asheyille. \. c., in December, 10 act upon the
recommendations embodied in the resolutions
adopted by that body Immediately previous 10
It's adjournment.
Among the most important of these recon-
mendations were first that State conventions
be held to develop interest in immigration in
tbs several States and devise plans for its pro-
motion; second, that State or other organiza-
tons, official OF unofficial already
existing in the aid Of immigration
be continued. encouragedb and as
sisted; third, that States having To such or
CARNATIONS be asked TO establish them by
law or otherwise and put them in active ope-
ration; fourth. that the people Of every South
ern State be urged to secure a creditable ex-
hibit 10y their States at the Worlds Columbian
Exposition.
A meeting of the delegates who represented
Maryland in the Asheville Convention was
held ON "Wednesday in the city Of Baltimore
as preliminary step to the assembling Of
has been appointed for February 18th. This
body will take into consideration the various
measures which should be adopted to induce
desirable immigrants to make a permanent
settlement upon the farming lands of the
State.
At the meeting Of delegates referred to, the
report which had been previously framed and
presented TO the Governor of the State for
the purpose OF giving full account OF the
work Of the Asheville convention was read and
a general programme for the Maryland con-
vention carefully outlined. Some Of the details
Of this report will not be uninteresting to the
people Of Virginia on account of the bearing
which they have upon the needs Of this State.
II was recommended generally that all the
producing interests Of Maryland should send
delegates to cooperate in sharing the bust
Ness of the convention. while il was particu-
iaIly recommended that farmers. manufacture
ers. land improvement companies. railway
companies and otter transportation lines
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
Does He Inherit the Cancer

The alarming news comes from Germany
that the young Emperor shows signs Of throat
trouble similar 10 those manifested by his
father few years ago. which it will be re-
membered developed into a generous afec-
ton and caused death. The young Emperor
has already shown 50 much ability and gives
promise Of having 50 brilliant q reign that II
would be most pathetic and most unfortunate
If his career were cut short by an untimely
death.
He is to-day the most interesting and TO
mantle figure IN contemporary history. He
has shown that he intends 10 be not merely a
figurehead. but an active director Of the Dies
TIMES OF the empire over which he has been
placed bv heredity His bOldness in dismiss
ing Bismarck from Office a few months ago
showed however wise OF unwise may have
been the action. but he had the courage TO
rule according 10 his own vOlItIOn. He has
had as yet no cause 10 fear the boast made by
the ex-chancellor, lie roi me reveira' the
king will see me again-but has. since he
broke with his grandfather adviser, pursued
a consistent and creditabie course. II IS 20
he hoped that he will bee able 10 fulfill the
promises Of future usefulness 70 Germany
which he has already given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
Protection for Potomac Fisheries.
Washington Post.l

Washington PO,t.l
There is bill in the hands Of the House
District Committee for the protection OF hsh
in the Potomac river. and 10 provide o spawn,
ing GROUND for shad and herring at the head
Of Underwater. The proposed legislation
means a continued supply of cheap and
wholesome food product. "A matter Of very
great importance % thousands of citizens II
Maryland and Virginia and the District OF
Columbia.
Every farmer who comes down in the spring
to take back his wagon-load of herring. every
thrifty mechanic or labOrer who salts down
his half-barrel for winter Use. and every meI =
chant in the towns and cities. have each and
All AN immediate interest m any measure
which has for is object the prevention of the
destruction of one of our most important
sources Of food supply.
The senate passed the bill after full discus
SION Of rs merits: tine House Committee on
Merchant Marine and Fisheries has reported
nm idedtical measure with an Endorsement as
strong ~ the English language can make g.
The Commissioner OF Fish and tisheres
himself "a Wrginianl saws 1t is the most inn
portant measure ever advanced IN the interests
Of the Potomac fisheries. The statistics OK
five years within its operations give undeniable
proof of the results % bee obtained. The ON
should be reported and passed before another
fish is taken from the spawning grounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
The Cooper Union Meeting.
New York Trihune.l

At season when there j. no political eH-
element and no great local question Is AT STAKE
il Is not an easy matter 20 induce great audit
cuce 10 come together in this city and listen 20
speeches on a financial subject The mass-meet-
ing AZ the Cooper Union last night to oppose
the free coinage Of silver was. however, com
ulete success. Many solid business men were
on the platform. and the audience Wa COM
p0-edof earnest keen minded andapperciatlye
citizens who quickly caught every telling
poir,t and were generous and discriminating
in their applause. The resolutions SET forth
lucidlv the disastrous effects Of the debase-
ment Of our currency which would result from
free coinage. and earnest speeches were nade
bv Messrs. Fairchid Trenholm. Anderson.
Dodge and Others Such a meeting and such
an emphatic expression of the busine, sentl-
ment If this metropolis should make de-
cided impression on our national Legislators.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
The Truth of IT.
Greensboro Workman.

The Winston Daily Sentinel. in paying a
very high compliment 10 the late editor Bo-
nitz of the Wilmington Messenger. Of whom
il saws that his life was sacrificed 10 his work
and his labOrs were unrewarded, goes on 10
say what l. 50 true that there should be no
difficulty IN accepting As such without pre-
iudice.
In the first place, no city Of less than thirty
thousand population can or will sustain a
modern morning newspaper. That is an in
controvertible fact. ascertained and establish
ed by hard experience. and recorded in the
enduring chapters Of the history of disastrous
ventures.
We have no city in North Carolina Of the
adequate population and resources for sup-
porting a morning newspaper and the result
IS that We have not been able TO establish and
maintain anywhere in the State a morning
paper. comparable with those Of Virginia
South Carolina. Tennessee, and Georgia. ali
adjoining States
The Wilmington Messenger came nearest 20
the Charleston, Savannah, Atlanta Memphis.
Nashville. Norfolk. and Richmond papers.
but sixty thousand dollars would not have
put Mr. Bonitz back III as good shape a. he
was four years ago in Goldsboro Raleigh
has been trying II for thirty years or more.
and quarter million dollars would not reim-
buTse the losses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY -. 1891.
VIEWS SUMHfRf.

Supreme Court Of Appeals afiirms opinion OF
lower court in the case Of the Commonwealth
against Muscoc received az the
nitcntiary.-Bishop White breaches at 81.
Marks church to-nigbt.--Ladies of City Nil
sion appeal for aid-Knights Of Pythias to go
TO Roanoke.--W. T. Cumber arrested for steal
ing.-Board Of Directors Of Chamber Of Com
rnerce met--Prizes have been offered the pu-
pills Of the Mechanics Institute.-Masquerade
balls we're given last night
VIRGINIA.
The Farmers Alliance Of pittsylvania county
will meet in Danville soon 10 discuss the fertil-
ger quostion.-Danyille is experiencing glo-
rious tobacco season.-The negro charged
with the murder Of I. Il. Neal. Of Ringgold, will
be tried to-day.--The Bedford Circuit Court
Jury failed 70 agree in the Norfolk and
Western damage suit.--The Young
Mems Christian Association eouven-
ton assembled in Lynchburg yesterday
GENERAL.
boiler exploded in Quebec yesterday killing
over twenty william Mckinley made a
speech Yesterday before the Ohio Republican
League at Toledo. Ohio, in which he severely at
tackled Mr.. Cleyeland.-The United States mail
pouch for Harrisburg. y. G.. was robbed yes
tCTtdl DN u DtkID.---l III pili IibhAhihF a ii'i"'
for the North Carolina soldiers passed its House
Of Observation-Disclosures steps are being
taken by the North Carolina Assembly for the
advancement of education.
WASHINGTON
Ex-President Cleveland's letter in opposition
20 free coinage was the main topic Of converse
ton among the Democrats in Washington.
Nearly all the Southern and Western Congress
men express the opinion that 1t is very damag-
ing TO Mr.. Cleveland presidential chances.
NEW YORK.
While Governor Hill. after the ith Of March.
will occupy both the position Of Governor Of
New York and United States senator, lac says he
will not receive but one salary,-Ihe friends
Of Senator Brice says that he is not AT odds with
Jay Gould-The Republicans celebrated Lin
coins birthday yesterday.--A handsome memo
rial is 20 be erected to Rev. DIR. Gerr.--The fu-
neral Of James Redpath took place yesterday.
Governor Hill adheres to his statement that the
Watterson letter is forgery.--lt is evident
that the Richmond Terminal will make the pro-
posed deal with the Louisville and
Nashville and the Baltimore and Ohio
William II. siston was arrested yes
terday charged with embezzlement.---
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
COLONEL ILEWELLYN HOxTON.

| In the death Of Colonel Llewellyn Hoxton'
late associate principal Of the Episcopal High
School. that institution loses an instructor
whose place it will be hard indeed to fill and
the State one Of her best citizens-a man
| whose upright life and strict devotion 10 duty
al all times won for him from all who knew
him the highest mead Of respect and affection.
Colonel Hoxion, at the time Of his death,
was in the prime Of life, being only about fifty
two years Of age. He entered West Point IN
1855. and while there was noted among his
classmates and fellow-cadets a a young man Of
the hiehes; character. Everything that be did
he did we'll. He pursued mis- studies with per
sistent assidity. and stood high in his class.
The war came on after he had completed his
full academic course with honor but, realizing
that his first allegiance was due the State Of
Virginia. to which he was 50 de-
voted son. be did not remain TO
get his diploma. but rushed at once 10
her defence as soon as she resumed the soye-
reign;y she had partly delegated to the Fede-
raj Union. and had been invaded by the
Northern armies. He entered the service OF
the South a. a second lieutenant Of artillery
and brought the same conscientiousne''s to
bear in the discharge Of his new duties which
had been his marked characteristic ~ cadet
From the force Of sheer merit alone he
rose to be chief Of artillery. and attained to
the rank Of Northumberland. commanding
in every grade If promotion the confidence
and esteem Of his superiors.
In all that he did, no matter how simple. he
was actuated to degree seldom seen by that
one word. duty" Whatever his duty.
whether arduous or easy Of accomplishment,
he made it n rule to do il. notfrom hope Of re-
ward or 10 gain applause. but simply because
II was duty. After the war he became asso-
ciated with Professor Launcelot NJ. Black0rd
in the conduct of the Episcopal High School,
and his associates there and the many pupils
of the Institute will. no doubt. bear willing
testimony to his fidelity and conscientious
ness.
Such men a. Ilewellyn HOxton are rare and
hard 10 find in this life. and when they die
they are missed more than the busy world is
aware Of The writer knew him well and init
ltalflF III il4t " iA7 S"its iAA'4's '--''
can personally bear witness to his many noble
and attractive traits. The world IS better for
such men having lived in it, and his example
alone will prove a most useful and lasting les
son for the youth Of Virginia who have been
the objects Of his interested and fostering
care.
He has passed away to a better world. for
no more devoted Christian gentleman ever
lived, and his memory will long be green and
fragrant in the hearts Of those who were
proud to know him. andfeel he WAS a friend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
Reciprocity In Canada.
baltimore SUM-

The campaign in Canada is developing
number If funny things. The sO-called Lib
erals have been wanting lower tariff OF re-
ciprOcity for some time, and 10 interest Us in
their quest for lower tariff or reciprocity
they have been limiting that they want 10 be
annexed to the United States. Annexation.
or commercial union. would bring them Of
course under our Mckinley tariff as respects
foreign nations. Their best friends in the
United States, very naturally. are our high
talln people. Our mOnopolsts want to be
able To widen their markets il they can fix the
prices IN the wider market through the aid OF
a tariff made AZ Washington. With Canada
annexed they wOuldincrease their sales at pres
ent high prices twenty per cent So we have
the Canadian advocates Of low tariff and our
advocates of high tariff locked in close en-
brace and unitedly abusing Sir John Mac
Donald. The ground they get together on
they call IA broad continental policy" This
continental policy, however. stops short ia
Canadian politics az the Mexican line. Just as
Mr.. Blaine's Pan-American reciprocity policy
stops short AZ the Canadian line This being
the situation. Sir John throws the Liberals
into great anguish and Indignation by dis
solving Parliament and going before the
voters ON the reciprocity issue. "Nows your
chance" SAYS the Canadian Premier" il you
want the broadcast kind Of reciprocity, give
me a majority and and I'll go 20 Washington
aud extort it from Mr. Blainc.p OF course,
this stealing Of the Liberal issue shocks all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
Some southern statistics.
lRailroad Record.l

Since the census Of 1850 the increase in pop
ulation i'm rhe South has been 1919 per cent.
the total now being 1850 go. divided as fol-
lows: White. II. 36l 99G; cOlored. 6,lgAGA.
The increase in the white population has
Deeu 26.2 per cent: in coiored. only 10 per
cent There are 47j $50 persons Ut Northern
birth in the South. against 240.3Sj ten years
AGO. The assessed wealth j. =. so 057, l64,
aud the actual wealth is estimated at f9,75l.-
SIS 63j The State debts aggregate s9d.iC0. =
l26: county debts. S20.jll ,479 municipal
debts. sGG. 200, 7iS: total public indebtedness,
lS3.772. 1873. The capital invested N the
South during the decade reaches $3.50. no.
00O The mileage Of the railroads Is -f,ll6,
and the men employed number 1871. The
number Of manufacturing establishments Is
56.7ll. with capital OF sjjl, 1913. 500 hands
employed, So. 0sG: value If product, ,7i2- 3d.
300. OF cotton millsther are 33i. The value
Of cotton produced during the decade IS
sS.O91, 1886. sS3; tobacco. s3l .27s ,j24: total
value Of all farm products. 1854 707 ,00O
Amount given TO negro education since the
war. S5G.lsl,37O. Negroes at school, Sl,Ol2.-
400
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13

Comments on Current Topics Cuiied From
the Daily Press.
~
New York world.l

For countless ages mosquitoes have been
considered by the ablest sayants as being no
good on earth or in the waters beneath the
earth. Not only the wise men but the COM
mon run of mortals have been known 10 eX-
press this opinion IN the very teeth of the
mosquito. and at the same time devote him
to the mercies If the cloven-footed gods. and
be hanged To him. Through these ages OF
bitter contumely the mosquito comes forth
yirdicated. Ignorance and injustice hide
their abashed faces before him. Star-eyed
science takes him by the hand. so to say. 1t
is found at last that the mosquito is man :
true friend instead of an enemy whose only
business is 70 peiforate his body and embitter
his soul Travellers arriving in Cuba are ben 2
successfully nOculated against yellow fever
by means Of mosquitoes that had previously
contaminated themselves by singing yellow
fever patients Out Of tifty-twO cases OF IN
sect incubation results nave been obtained
that completely set the winged and Wagnerian
mosquito right before the world. Justice
travels with leaden heels. but she arrives
sooner or later. Mosquito with healing on
thy wings. mankind salutes thee-from be-
meath the netting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13

that il shall be-viz.: AT the head and front
Of Southern journalism They have our best
wishes for a realization of their aim.
Healthy Confidence In the Future.
Norfolk landmark
II the unusual signs Of prosperity apparent
in the dress and form as well as the substance
of our esteemed contemporary are 10 control
in forming judgment Of its condition, we
should say that IL is in close alliance with good
fortune and in the direct path OF popular IA
vor We are always glad 70 see such eyi-
dences of progress and Of ambition among the
craft. IL indicates a healthy confidence IN the
future and a stalwart reliance upon the ntrin-
sir value of excellent and uuceasing work.
Without work there is no reward IN the news.
paper world The TINES has our congratula-
lions upon its fine equipment and appearances
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
Making a Name.

TIE RICHMOND TIMES. although,in compare
tive youth. is fast making name for itself,
and rejecting honor upon the city of its
adoption. Recently il has built for itself a.
magnificent home. which it has equipped with
one OF Hoes latest improved double perfect
ing presses and all the modern newspaper
once appliances for illustrating. stereotyping,
etc., descriptions OF all Of which We're elabor-
ate'y and graphically published to the world
IN It's sixteen-page Sunday edition. TIE
lIMEn Is edited with marked ability, and all
us departments evidence the qualification OF
Its attaches to render the paper what the
management say it is their highest ambition