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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
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II is hardly TO be doubted that the great
State Of New York considered the pivotal
State in the coming race. no least-is against
the unlimited coinage of silver, and IN this
clearly in touch with Dir. Cleveland. This. it
would appear, would greatly strengthen him
in this quarter. where his political enemies
have been insisting me was 50 weak.
The News still beliep Mr.. Cleveland Is the
most available Democratic standard-bearer
and VIII win in 1892. However, there is a
long reach between now and 1892
If Mr.. Cleveland. when the National Demo-
cratic Convention shall assemble, cannot
clearly align himself with the demands of his
patty-in short. if he cannot squarely stand
on the platform adopted and faithfully carry
out It's provisions. then some other great
Democratic statesman viii have 10 lead the
Democracy % victory. But Mr. Cleveland
Will stand with the Democracy.
Cleveland is true: his heaTt beats with the
hearts OF the masses. he will act candidly: he
can be implicitly trusted. and the News re-
peats. he Will be found faithful TO 0yery prin-
cple and promise in the platform OF the M
tlOnal Democracy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
TASK MASTElis.

The highest organisms. the most delicate
croyths in nature. are most sensitive. Inc
ALMIGHTY has made them to grow under His
care. TO feed by His appointment. and from
HIS hand toexpand and flourish in His light
and pure air. That is one Of the lessons that
the lilies teach. Their beauty and glory
come Of their growing freely, without re-
straint. without any touch or interference,
but in their own way, after their own heart,
inspired. boautifed unfolded under natures
care. Manipulate them. touch them, try TO
coniine or shape them after your IDEAS and
they droop and wither and die.
This is natures teaching. And it runs all
through life. The beautiful natures Of chill
dren are often utterly warped and perverted
and dwarfed by the unwise discipline and
management and the peculiar notions OF pa
rents. Unnatural restraints and cruel require
ments kill the buds Of manhood, chill the ma
tural warmth. check the energies, and blunt
all the sensibilities in their very infancy.
Out in the world in the schools and colleges
all that is most loyeable and most honorable,
the seed and germs and tender sprouts Of hui
mainly are often crushed or ground up in the
wheels and workings Of a large classified
school. The great machine must be worked
economically; the natures must fit in the
moulds; must adjust themselves 10 the
models and be cramped or curtailed and alto
eethcr changed after the common fashion or
general order must be and do after the task
masters mind. Growth and general eNpan-
sion are impossible under such conditions.
The task-master is the enemy Of freedom
and the maker Of slaves lie teaches habits
of obedience and service only. He easily be-
comes an autocrat and sclf-worshipper, and,
machine himself, makes all about him mere
machines. And his own narrow, small, and
confined vision limits his knowledge, and be-
numbs and then moulds the human material.
He can conceive nothing beyond. his range;
the rules Of grammar and dicta Of professors,
and glories TO catch and confne all under his
power in his little coop. lie is Giant Hope
lessncss. The thought of a task-master Is
the horror Of free and fresh nature. 1t can
not work nor live under an eye that sees only
little things, and in its own way; that watches
every act. It is misery TO be "cribbed,
cabined, and confined"
j. was profoundly wise and diyinely good
that the Almighty made the controlling and
governing principles and power Of mankind.
and the manifestations of his nature sight
and love And it was an honorable exhorta-
ton to the early Christians that they were to
work; not with eye service as men, leasers;
rs to the Lord and not TO men. And 1t Is to
10 ss. hot
every young man is free. That his selt-respect
and manhood are relied upon; that spying
and manipulating are abhoTcd by professors
and students; that natural sense and true and
large manhood have the highest honor and
kindliest cherishing in the bosom Of the
alma Mater" the benign mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
Courage of His Convictions.


Mr.. Cleveland has the courage Of his con-
victi0ns or he never would have written that
letter 10 the.meeting in New York called TO
protest against the Free Silver Coinage bill.
planting himself so squarely in opposition TO
that measure. In this he is consistent, for he
has never failed 10 ayow his opposition % free
coinage. When he was President it was well
known how he stood upon that question. It
was reported some time ago that his views on
this subject had undergone a change. and that
he was a convert 20 the free coinage idea His
letter contrgdicts that. man who was purely
politician and seeking 10 run with
the current would. in the present condition Of
the ease have trimmed and straddled the
fence. But one of Cleyeland's characteristics
is 70 say what he thinks. aud this is the trait
which commands popular respect. We always
know where 10 lind him. As positive ms his
letter X. however. it is so qualified that it
does not necessarily antagonize free coinage
although il does unlimited" coinage. and
this probably will be the outcome OF the
coinage question anyway, compromise which
will eOnhne coinage 10 silver produced in
America. which will in oil probability prove
satisfactory to the silver men. After all it is a
question which hinges more on sectional than
political lines.
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before the Presidential election takes place
the absolute necessity Of a united party II 'ne
presidency is 10 be won in 1892. The new
table effect Of the ex-Presidents letter Will ue
70 weaken the cause Of rec coinage, ana II
will no doubt exert o powerful influence 10
hasten final settlement Of the financial ques-
ton now agitating the minds Of the people OF
the United States. II will have performed
work Of incalculable value 10 the Democratic
marty. if it shall succeed in removing the
spectre Of dissension from its path before the
Presidential election comes of.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15

THE nomination of Mckinley in Ohio viii
force a fight on the tariff issue, since McKm.
ley is nothing, if not tariff. The contest will
therefore be somewhat national in its charac
ter, and, as such will be watched with unusual
interest If tariff is beaten in Ohio it will
indeed be wounded unto death in the house
Of its friends, and Republican defeat in 1872.
will be rendered almost assured. If McKin.
Icy wins decided victory. however. it will
tend to inspire the protection party with new
hope, and under these circumstances it is
needless to remark that the protected mono
polists will pour out money in McKinley's
behalf like water
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
GENERAL.

ACCORDING to reports the general trade
movement during the last week has been
moderately active. There have been eyi-
dences of improvement in the iron trade and
in some of the textile industries, and the mer-
chandise distribution as a rule has compared
favorably with that of the corresponding
week last year. Viewing the entire
range of trade and industry throughout
the country however, the situation shows less
improvement than had been expected. The
effects of the short grain crops Of last year are
manifest in the smaller movement at interior
centres, in the decreased Eastern tonnage of
the trunk lines, the decline in cereal exports
and a moderate shrinkage in general business
at many points in the West. The South. how
ever. with cotton crop of nearly 5000, 600
bales, is still solid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
Speaks His Mind.
"I7'-I'" TIE ''9'I'7''
Memphis Ayalanchc-Appcall

Memphis Ayalanchc-AppcaLl
Mr.. Cleveland owes much of his success 70
bis positivcness of opinion and his readiness
10 express himself. Though tine s'ntlment.ot
the Democratic party is largely i'm favor of
free coinage. according 10 the attitude OF
the Democratic Representatives i'm Congress
ON the question. Nj Cleveland d, not deferred
from giving public expression to his opposi-
ton tO the measure. He speaks ms mind
without regard 10 his own political future.
The letter from him on the subject given this
morning viii be- Disappointing TO the Western
Democracy and to the Farmers Alliance.
Much as they may dcprecate the position
taken 10y Mr.. Cleveland. they cannot fail
tO admire the courage and honesty be dis
PLAYS i'm declaring his convictions. u may
have an important effect upon political
history. IL may cause the silver West 90
combine against him. and may cost him re-
nomination. but he does not believe I'M the
free coinage II silver and does not hesitate
% let the people know just how he stands.
he is not man of receptions or cyaslOns
Such boldncss Is refreshing, 20 say the least,
in this day when politicians trim and states
men compromise or remain dumb. The par
ticularlv interesting thing % note viii be the
effect of bis lctterupOn the Farmers Alliance.
which is thoroughly committed to the free
coinageof silver The responses will be very
interesting reading. Possibly the movement
% establish a third party will be accelerated
Possibly there may eusue party divisions on
new lines. There's no telling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15

is still very inaccessible to market on account
of its constituting broad triangle. bounded
on either side by railways. but with no line
running directly across 1t. A proposition is
now under adyisement to build a railroad
either from Farnville TO Roanoke on
straight line or from Keysylle to Roanoke,
and if this road is constructed. Of which there
seems to be a Frightening prospect. division
Of country will be thrown open, which IS OF
great importance on account both of Its
agricultural and its timber interests.
The principal danger TO be anticipated now
is that all the virgin forests of this part OF
Virginia will be materially injured by the
owners in their desire to add to their incomes
allowing their forests TO be indscrminately
pillaged upon the payment Of very small
sum.
If the consumption Of timber in the North
continues at the present rate, it Will not he
very long before the timber on Southside
lands. when il is Of q superior quality. Will
very much exceed in actual value the soil IT.
self. In 1880 the census estimate of the lum-
Der. shingles, and other forest products turned
out in the Southern States, amounted
to sl5979OOO BY 1880 the value OF
the same products had expanded to
s1O2 f22. 100. The average price.of Southern
pine land alone had. in the course Of the same
length Of time, risen from :l.2j an acre 10 slO.
Let these facts be borne IN mind by the
land owners Of SoutEsido Virginia, for in their
forest they have a form'of property which
they should preserve with special care as a
certain source of important pecuniary re-
turns to the owners in the near future.
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Not "A Candidate for denomination.


The conclusion is inevitable that Mr. Cleve-
land is not and has not been q candidate for
denomination. and he has taken this method
of so assuring the Democratic party. IL IS
not. as might be supposed by some who do
not understand the situation. roundabout
way of announcing that he is not candidate
for the Democratic nomination nm 1872. ON
the contrary. it is "a peculiarly blunt and dl-
rect method and the blindrst hcr0-worshiper
in the country cannot misunderstood lt.
The West and the South are solid for the
free coinage of silver. and the Democratic
PARTY is practically solid for 1t. The demand
Tor il ON the part of tine people has become
more overwhelming than the demand for
tariff reform aud this is because they regard
financial relief as the most important and
pressing Of an ISSUES. In the next campaign
the Democratic party, having the people with
IT, will be solid Tor the free coinage Of silver.
the reform of the tariff, and home rule m the
States. and Mr.. Cleveland has announced IN
his letter that he cannot stand on q platform
of this kind.
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CREfW or THE PRESS.
Comments by leading southern Journals on
Cieveland's silver Letter.


Lynchburg Virginianl
If Cleveland were a politician he would
withhold or disguise his views, even If he
did not change them. and fall in with the
drift Of public sentiment. But that Is not
Mr.. Cleyeland's way; he is not politician. IN
the ordinary sense Of the word and doesn't
resort 10 the wiles of the politician for his own
personal ends. Like the manly, honorable
upright. fearless. patriotic citizon that he -
he gives his honest opinion for what 1t IS
worth. apparently without q thought rs 10
how it win affect his political future.
What q man he is, The gandest man IN
American politics to-day. Even his enemies,
and be has many of them in his own party rs
well ass in the ranks of the opposition, cannot
but admire him for the courage of his conuc-
tious and his iuc0uuptible integrity even
while they decry him. All honor TO him.
Silver or no silver and we are in favor of sil-
ver-we say three cheeis-three times three
cheers for Grover Cleveland, Long may NE
live 10 exempify true American manhood IN
its broadcst. highest sense. whether he IS ever
President again or not. This without regard
10 his availability as candidate, we pay the
tribute TO the man, not 10 the candidate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1891.
ETW.S SClUlHfRY.

Forecast: Virginia. fair warmer; North caro-
lima, rain, warmer.
JS.D. Cullen talks about Medical College
Dispensary.-Mayor ElysoD signs an ordl-
nspce.-Hon Thomas Whitehead to lecture
Irish Land League to mect.--Captan VIII
liam II. Parker, Professor Fred W. BoatWnght'
and Miss Matoaca Gay TO lecture.-Street
Committee and Committee on Grounds and
Buildings 10 meet.--Engineers society.
VIRGINIA
The Baltimore capitalists who own the Dan
vile railroad were considering the subject oil re-
building esterday.-Danyille's reservoir is TO
be enlarged.---Sherif Cartwright was arrested IN
Carter county Tenn charged with murder.--
Mrs Ann Morrison, who lives near Lynchburg
narrowly escaped death yesterday on a Noriolh
and Western train-Muscoe, the murderer
still hopes to get pardoned.-Tobacco sales IN
Lynchburg have been light during the past
week.
WASHINGTON
Representative Grosvenor, of Ohio, Republi-
.an, made a speech in the House yesterday
highly eulogistic of ex-President Cleveland S
position on the silver free coinage question
NEW YORK.
A meeting Of the Richmond Terminal will be
held in few days at which important develop
ments concerning the proposed railway deal
are expected.-Smith NJ. Weed has been Of
fered and will accept the presidency Of the
Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Company
John Jacob Astor gave his farewell bachelor
dinner yesterday evcning.-Thero has been a
decided activity in sugars during the past week.
jay Gould reached New York yesterday morn
ing in good health.--Ex-President Norton, of
the l.. and n, will leave on a trip in Europe in
q few days.-Judge c. S. Pratt was relieved ola
bullet yesterday. which he has carried for about
twenty-five years.
FOREIGN.
Premier Rhodes has had several important in
terviews with Salisbury in reference TO South
Africa.-Austria is eyincing uneasiness over
the home rule moyement.-The sewerage dis
posal system in Berlin is attracting attention.
The downfall Of cX-Premior Crispi, of Italy. i,
hailed with delight by the Vatican.-F~glish
conservatism has not received severe shock
from the Gordon Cumming scandal.-Iho re-
port Of the Atlantic liners strike is not cred
tied.
GENERAL.
The North Carolina Assembly passed a bill
yesterday prohibiting the sale Of cigarettes &c
nrinors-A bill to incorporate the town oil
Trinity College was introduced.--A resolution
was considered encouraging the Worlds Fair
The slayer of Mayor Williams in Charlotte, n
c. has been captured.-A large building Wa.
destroyed by fire at Gibsonyille, n c., yestcr.
day.--William Hyde was run over and killed
bya Western North Carolina railroad train AT
Connelys Spring yesterday.-A boiler cNplo-
sion occurred at New Borne, n. c., Friday
night, causing the loss of the life of George
Moore.--Sam Brooks (coored) was murdered
in Greensboro Friday night.
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r,,r TIMES RICHMOND VA, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY l5 1891.

fore the Federal Congress. II is n character
Site letter he writes to the president Of the
New York Reform Club. II is frank. direct,
bold. He does not hedge. He knows that ne ~,
writes against his own interests. lie VIII
probably much affect his chances for nominal
ton for the Presidency. but he does not
hedge or resort 10 circumlocuatiOn. he de-
clares squarely that the principles Of the Free
Coinage bill are dangerous and reckless
That letter will probably lose him many votes
in the National Convention, and may even de
feat his nomination. 80,
We are not urging for or against the bill.
but stating our view Of the character OF MS let
Ter and its probable or possible results rs It
affects his candidacy for the nomination Of
the Democracy in 1892. His letter will
strengthen him in the Eastern States. but
damage his prospects in the South and m the
West. That it appears 70 us to be outlook at
this writing. AZ we speculate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
ANOTHER ESTIMATE.


TIN TINES" Richmond, Va:
Dear Sirs, Your letter Of the 2sth ultimo IS
received.
The cost Of publishing periodical depends
very much upon its character, illustrations
size OF the edition, etc. etc, and we cannot
very well give you any detailed figures. That
you may have, however. some idea Of the
cost OF publishing one like The Century,
the following slip sent you from a recent
article on the subject published in one Of the
New York papers: In 1876. the illustrations
OF a single issue Of the Century seldom cost
more than II. 500 or Sl.700. and the November
number OF 1878 cost only S2.62 for the cuts
Now the illustrations of single articles cost as
much as those of many whole numbers then
The California Illustrations in the November
number. Just issued costs over $4,000. and
the entire cost OF the cuts in that number
was nearly $1,000. From each one Of Mr.
COle'a engravings from the Old Masters about
$500 is spent-this figure being by no means
unusual for single pictures. The cost of Illus
tratlOns for such series as Mr. Remnants
recent Siberian papers was about SO 900
The illustrations entail upon the company an
extra expense for fine paper. printing and art
supervision, which is nearly equal to the cost
of the drawings and the engraving. When
we add % this the cost of the articles them
selves, which Is never less than ten dollars a
page and often hundred. We gain an idea of
the cost Of getting out a magazine ike the
Century. Very truly yours,
The CENTURY COMPANY.
Frank Scott, treasurer.
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Great disappointment.
ATLANTA JOurnal.l

This letter will be q great disappointment
10 the many thousands of friends of Mr.. Cleye-
land. especially in the North and South, who
have taken hope from Senator Vests state
ment that he had modified his views on the
silver question. They fondly hoped that tins
meant that he recognized the changed condi-
ton of money matters since his administra-
ton. as evidenced by the late great monetary
pressure and bare escape from business
crash-hoping, too, that the satisfactory opera
ton of the act of last year increasing the silver
coinage would serve to dispel the fears OF ITS
opponents.
Disappointing rs this letter is We can but
admire the eXplicitness and frankncss with
which Mr.. Cleveland states his position. The
letter is i'm full accord with the boldness and
candor which have marked his whole public
course and will not suly his reputation rs a
statesman. yet friend 70 truth,
IN action faithful and in honor clear"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
sOUTHsIDE TIMBER INTERESTS.

One Of the most valuable interests Of the
South Is It's timber. and 1t is only compare
lively recently tina. the full extent of the
wealth in this respect which this section pos
sesses has been clearly recognized by the
southern people-a fact which is due not only
to the increasing demand from the North for
the fine varieties of this branch of the natural
products Of our soil. but also to the enlarged
facilities which have been created by the con-
struction Of railroads. which permits the tim
Der that is found in hitherto inaccessible re-
gions OF our Southern country to be trans
ported to market al a sufficiently low cost TO
leave a margin for profit.
Many parts Of Virginia are notable for the
magnificent forest growth which covers a very
large area Of the soil. and of none is this more
strictly true than of the southside. most
important proportion of the lands Of this d.
vision Of the Commonwealth is still in its
original condition Of forest. To some extent
the most valuable timber has been cut down
along the line Of the different railroads which
run through this section. but only short
distance back in the adjacent country. great
bodies Of timber Of the finest character are
still to be observed in almost unlimited num-
Der.
The wide division of country lying between
the Danville, the Norfolk and Western and
the Lynchburg and Durham roads is unsur-
passed in the South in the magnihcence. the
extent and the variety Of the forest growth,
and the same is true Of the country between
the Danyille railroad and the North Carolina
line.
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nTndlsnnted Leader.

TIE RTcHMoND TnrEs came ont Sunday ~
"a sixteon-page sheet. assuming the tuil pro-
portions of metropolitan journalism. The
lines has Just moved into Us new aud COM
modulus building and Used for the first time
the new Hoe perfecting press. which can
print and fold $1,000 folio sheets per hour.
THE TprEs $ only four years old. and has
now attained the position Of undisputed
leader In Virginia journalism. This journal is
a credit not only 10 Richmond but 10 the
State. And the best of it is that this able
and fearless exponent of the Democratic
opinion is as sound and reliable as 1T Is enter
pri~ing Long may it live and prosper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15

DEATH is reaping in his harvest of old vet
Grams Of the war with busy hand. The flags
over the Federal buildings were hardly placed
ct half mast on occount Of Admiral Porter's
death. before the demise Of General Sherman
was announced, In very few years now the
last participant of the recent war between the
States will have passed away. But unfortu-
nately the politicians will still survive.
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Everything New and Bright.
lRockbridge News.l

The Sunday edition of this sterling paper
was the first numberof its fifth volume This
number is "a sixteen PACED paper, and every
thing about IL IS now and bright. IHE HINES
is now issued from MS splendid new siX-story
building. and is printed Oh one of Hoes most
improved presses. which is capable of print
ing. folding and counting $1,000 papers per
hour. 1t has for a long time showed "a steady
growth i'm the interest of IFS contents and il
the enterprise of It's management Now with
all its new facilities there is nothing To- pre-
vent it from becoming one Of the leading pa
pels OF the South.
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Our Contemporaries Still ComplimentlnE
''The Times" and Its Enterprise.
nl,.io Nou-s

THE RICHMOND TINES came out Sunday as a
sixteen page paper, printed on one Of Hoes
latest patent improved double stereotype per-
fecting printing machines with folder at
tached. and having "a capacity Of 5000 copies
per hour. The paper is issued from the new
TnHs building. one OF the handsomest and
best equipped publishing houses In the South.
THH inns viii appear regularly ms an SPACE
paper. II has u very metropolitan alr. save
that 10 is of vastly higher tone than the
Northern metropolitan sheets. and is acredit to
Virginia journalism,