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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
OUTLOOK FOR THE CEREALS.

II has been so many years since tie Amerl-
can farmer had any good reason for looking
forward with a cheerful feeling to the future
Of his occupation that the improved outlook
for the cereals at the present time ought to be
to him cause for much congratulation. This
outlook appears to be of permanent and not
merely of a temporary character, certainly 50
far as wheat is concerned, emitting corn from
consideration
We took occasion few days ago to quote
an opinion which had been recently ex-
pressed by Professor C. Wood Davis in the
Arena Review a man who enjoys very high
reputation as an authority on the general SUBJ
iect of agricultural statistics probably the
highest reputation indeed of any person in
this country, who has given much attention
to this line of investigation.
Professor Davis, after careful examination
of the question in all the aspects which it
presents, has reached the conclusion that not
only will the foreign demand for American
wheat rapidly increase in the near future, but
that in a very few years the United States
will be unable to furnish a sufficient supply
for the consumption of its own people.
With reference to Europe, Professor Davis
points out the very significant fact that while
the population of that country has expanded
III the course of the last generation nearly 20
per cent, the productive power of its wheat
fields has only increased two per cent, a diff
ference of the most striking nature AT the
present time the consumption Of wheat by the
European people is estimated TO be about
l 400. 900, 900 bushels, and of this enormous
quantity 100000 bushels are imported from
the United States and Canada, SO, O0O 900 bush
els from India aud 30,OOO.OO0 bushels from
other countries.
If the European population continues TO
grow at the rate now observed, the amount of
wheat imported will necessarily attain to
still greater proportionsSand of this amount,
by far the larger part must come from this
country, as India, Austria and South America
are rapidly increasing, and the number Of
their inhabitants, insuring greater demand
among themselves for their production in
wheat which will tend to diminish the volume
Of their wheat exported.
Professor Davis estimates that the consump-
ton of wheat in the United States is increas-
ing at the rate of 100000 bushels annually,
while the whole growing area of the States
remains in 1890 the same in extent that 1t was
in 1880. This annual increase of 5000. 900
bushels in the amount Of wheat consumed in
this country will soon bring the consumption
10 the limit of the amount which is now eI-
ported and when this limit is reached. and
then exceeded the United States must neoes-
sarily become. like Europe, On importer Of
wheat.
Professor Davis predicts that as early as
1895 the deficiency In what in thh country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
Newfoundland Hints at Annexation.
New York Tribune.l


Lord Salisbury's attitude toward the de-
mands of the Newfoundland delegates is
brutal but frank He will concedo nothing
They have advanced the position of the col
onv far TO meet him. but he will not bulge an
inch TO meet them. They must accept his
policy. or he will choke it down their throats.
They must pass colonial act TO enable him
TO carry out his agreements with France
agreements which he will not attempt to
force France 10 modify. or he will pass an inn
perial act and carry them out anyhow. II was
quite improbable, "a we said long ago. that
Lord Salisbury would in any material respect
qualify his policy to suit Newfoundland. but
we scarcely expected such a display Of
downright uglness in his declarations Its
effect upen the coonists will surely be TO in
crease in manifold power their spirit of resist
ance. They, too. are Anglc-SaXons. and the
answer of Sir William Whiteway, who at last
seems to have made the inevitable choice be-
tween his duty and his ambition. that the
British nation cannot retain Newfoundland
and permit Lord Salisbury to enforce cOer-
Give measures against the colony's will is an
answer characteristic of Anglo-Saxon temper.
The issue, therefore is joined Lord Sails
bury must accept the colonys proposals or
the colony will appeal TO the British public.
Failing there. It will withdraw from the En-
pire Ii fails to perceive wherein a wound is
less severe or more endurable when admins
tered for France by England than for France
by herself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02

10 ONE paid any special attention to the
utterances of Director of the Mint Leech
when he said that the gold reserve held by the
Treasury for the redemption Of legal tenders
could and should be considered as available
cash. because every one regarded that utter
ance as piece of political talking INDUCED
in by Treasury official in the interests Of
his party. But when Secretary of the Treas
ury Foster endorses the opinion Of his subordi-
nate, and says that this reserve can be used
by the Government. IF needed on pinch"
the matter assumes a very different phase.
The Philadelphia Telegraph, itself Repub-
lcan paper, openly declares that if this
500, 900. 900 reserve redemption fund should
be used by the Government for any other
purpose than that for which it was originally
intended, pinch or no pinch, lit will be a
fragrant piece of bad faith on the part Of the
Government, which may result in Gomez
quences too grave to be contemplated with
out anxiety"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02

that body an important and in some refpec in
historic figure. Mr. Reagan was , actlS9 ia
nuhlic life and q familiar figure IN ", "
ton before the war of the rebellion. - AS
Postmaster General Of the Contederate uoo-
ernment he came into National pr99niinein ~,
He has served Texas in Congress lor n iOus
time and. while always Democrat ~ p 49,,
bonistio IDEAS and tendencies, ne mas oeed d
recognized az man of sincere purPosSe ool dc" de'
mors than average ability. A great oesi t Ie,
nends on the future representative O. llorr,
South in Congress AS the old stagets ILL., i've
Zach other into enforced retirement, u WIZ ~. 20
we'll for that section. as well as the resi- OF Inc
country. if their successors are men OF na'iT r.
ability. energy and patriotic amoitioh' oto
IL Interesting and satisfactory 20 n.y. 20
that Senator Reagan's successor seems W
he man of this sort. He IS not yet lorty
years of age. but he has fought his way up
from yerv humble beginnings to the front
rank among lawyers of his State. In politics
he has been active and honorable. he owes
his GOOD fortune 10 the personal friendship OF
the present Executive. whom he nominated
for the governorship. But there Is every IN
dication that he will be abundantly able to
take care of himself on the floor of the Senate.
II is stated as an interesting fact that Mr..
Chiffon will be the first native Texan 70
occupy seat in the Senate OF the United
States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
GENERAL.

THE SUNDAY issue of TIE TIMES tomorrow
will contain its usual attractive budget of
news and reading matter. Besides the regu-
lar religious. literary, childrens and Southern
departments, there will be an interesting ac-
count OF 'Bullfeld," the famous stock farm
of the late Major Thomas w. boswell, N
Hanover, special letters from New York and
Washington, giving the current gossip at the
American metropolis and the Federal Capital,
society events of the week, latest features in
the world of sport and of the turf, interesting
special articles. carefully selected miscellany,
editorials on live topics, local happenings,
and the latest and most complete telegraphic
reports from all over the world.
The paper, will in a word, be up to its usual
standard of excellence, and when that is
stated nothing more need be said.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
Touching story.
fAugusta Chronicle.l

A touching story is told by the Detroit Free
Press as having been enacted in that city. A
little girl Of ten years, whose home was
wretc6ed cellar. was very i'll. It was winter.
and she was suffering both from cold and
want of food A pane of the one window, OF
aperture that served as a window. was broken.
and through the hole the interior of the cellar
was plainly visible The little street Arabs Of
that miserable neIghborhood soon learned Of
the child's wretched plight, and she at once
became the object Of their attentions.
One little fellow dropped an orange
through the broken pane, others brought bits
of evergreen swept out of the florists shop,
or broken flowers thrown away. One little
boy begged bunch of frozen Malaga grapes
from a grocer and carried il 10 the sick child.
Every day one or more of the gamins might
have been found at the window. doing his
best to entertain the sufferer. The child died.
and as she was carried away TO her pauper
grave these boys followed rs mourners.
Surely. where tenderness such as this tnds,
Judgment in the bosoms of these waits and
strays of society much else that IS good lies
waiting for development.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
THE DANGER OF IMMIGRATION.
A Reply to the Recent Card of Mr.. william
Hosea Ballou.
Editor TIMES:
Mr.. William Hosea Ballous warning that

Editor TIMES:
Mr.. William Hosea Ballous warning that
"Otherwise foreign governments hostile TO us
prospectively will plant large bodies OF men
and women on this soil, who will breed others
of their kind. and who will rise against us when
ever called upon by the governments from
which they came
has thoroughly alarmed the good public. But
as an alienation of the public anxiety | beg
to suggest that he has lost sight of that pro-
found aphOrism usually attributed 10 Bacon,
that the case being altered alters the case"
and he fancies that because years ago Great
Britain planted large bodies of men and
women on the colonial soil, who pros
pectivslyn as tories rose against rs" at her
call. that therefore, the case being altered,
Italy Germany. and even Scandinavia having
no Quarrels 70 settle, no wars TO avert or wage,
no armies to support and 10 problems, social,
political or financial 10 solve are now imi-
Eating the example of good George Ill, for on
no other hypothesis can Mr. William Hosea
Ballou explain their planting on this soil"
so much first-cass fighting material, so badly
needed at home. But. though Great Britain
once got her men and women" maliciOusly
planted on this soil ," 10 rise against US"
she can never get them TO do so again, be-
cause, while planting English, Scotch and
Welsh men and women. she forgot that Irish
men were planting" themselves at the same
time: and where Irishmen are there is no
danger Of anybody rising against US at her
call. On the contrary we may safely invite
Great Britain TO go on planting. as long rs she
mixes due proportion of 1fishmen with her
other men and women.
Dear Hosea. stick to plots of novels and
leave plots of politics 10 cooler and wiser
heads. and cease alarming long-haired men
and short-haired women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
Was IL Murder Or Act Of War?
fWashinatOn Pogt.l

The trial of Plenty Horses for the murder
of Lieutenant Casey, which has been in pro:
gress at Sioux Falls for several days past, IS of
importance in professional way because OF
the point involved as to whether there really
was a state of actual war between the United
States and the Siouxat the time the untor-
tunate officer met his death.
Judge Shiras, everything the objection OF
the prosecution that no evidence should be
admitted showing that such warlike relations
existed, held that the Sioux must be recog-
nized as belligerents. although, not being a
foreign nation, they were properly within the
jurisdiction of the court. The decision was
considered of important advantage to counsel
of accused, as It enabled them TO conduct
their defense on the theory that the shooting
of Casey as a spy within the enemy's lines was
justihable under the rules of war.
Argument was closed on Tuesday with. the
expectation that the case would go TO the jury
by noon yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
Fast Travelling.
INeM ORLEANS States.l

A special train bearing jay Gould and his
son George made a run the other day from the
Missouri river to Chicago at the rate of fifty
miles an hour for the entire distance but
there were spurts of speed at the rate of one
hundred miles an hour on certain stretches OF
track. This shows that American railroads
are rapidly becoming the finest in the world,
and that the day is not far distant when the
speed of our trains will be unequaled. It
must be said, however. that when Mr.. Gould
made his fast trip that all the switches and
crossings were guarded so as to prevent acct
dents. and in the event that regular trains are
ever run at such high rate of speed, it is safe
to say that the general public will demand
that the same precautions should be taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02

will amount 10 $4,000 bushels, and that
every subsequent year will see this deficiency
enlarged. until by the beginning Of the twen-
tieth century the United States will be one
of tho greatest importers of wheat to be found
on the globe.
The deduction from this state of things, II
time shall confirm the accuracy of Professor
Davis views, is that the American wheat
grower has a future for his product far
brighter than has ever been known at any
time in the past history of the Republic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
Tur Richmond Dispatch of Yesterday SAYS.

The Richmond Dispatch of yesterday says:
''The Norfolk Landmark thinks that the
public might t as well accept Newport Mn News s.
differently. When the Legislature comes TO
sharter the city it should adopt the old name.
'Eewport's News if for 10 other reason
than 10 remind the Postofice Department that
it is its duty to be particular in these mat
ters, and to respect local opinions and tradi-
tons"
We sincerely appreciate the heartiness with
which our valued contemporary seconds the
suggestion in this respect recently advanced
In the editorial columns Of The TIMES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
CHURCH NOTICES.

wFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Corner
Grace and Madison streetsl.-Preaching az II A.
NJ by Rev Thomas l.. Preston, D. d., and 3 T.
NJ. the pastor, Rev DR. Kerr vii denver denver ms
regular lecture-subiect: Jerusalem ana
Christ" Everyone welcome.
wsECoYD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Fifth street, between Main and tranklln.-Dr.
Hoge will preach at II A. NJ and T. Nj.
WESTMINSTER PREsBYTERIAN
CHURCH. corner Cary and Sycamore streets,
Rev. James Little VI. A., pastor-Preachlng ~
II A. VI. by the pastor and at T; NJ. by Rev v.
r. Richardson, d. ID. Sunday-school at 9:% A.
NJ. Prayer-meeting on "Wednesday at I. n
Ladies' Auxiliary on Friday at Z. NJ All wei
come.
Ty-FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Seventh street near Grace.-Preaching at II A.
NJ. and Sunday school at s:45 A. NJ. All welcome.
AD-STRFET METHODIST CHURCH
BROAD and Tenth streets)-Rey. W. V. ludoF'
D. d.. PastOr-Sunday-sch at $3.50 A NJ
Preaching at II A. Vi. by the pastor; ana az . l.
NJ. Rev W. +. Hatcher, d. D. .o.,-.,.,..,.
Lecture Wednesday evening at SI5 O'Clock
Class-meeting Thursday evening ato:l3o COCK
Welcome to all. Polite ushers IN attendance
sr-WASHINGTON - STREET METHODIST
CHURCH, corner Cary and Washington streets
Rev. T. Ii. Bennett, pastor -freachihg Io-hs o'i-
row at II A. NJ i. NJ. Sunday schooA a0 S'i'
A. NJ Public welcome.
r-sEyENTH- STREET CHRISTIAN
CHURCH, Seventh and Grace streeetS-heV.
Jabez Hall notwithstanding at II A. NJ ana AZ
s:l5 p. NJ. by pastor All are invited 10 attend.
Sunday school at $50 A. NJ. Business meeting,
2. NJ. Young Missionary Society meeting l. NJ
e-GROvE-AvENUEB BAPTIST CHURCH DE
tween Linden and Beech streets, DR.; b A. Good-
win notwithstanding Sunday by the pastor az
II A. NJ. The pastor will also deliver an address
TO the children at 4 p. NJ. Rev. j. Is. Newton, ID.
u nastor of Monumental church. will preach
the annual sermon before the Ladies' Sewing
Circle of this church at S:5 o'clock L. NJ, and 10
is hoped that a crowded house will greet HIM on
this OCCASION
sVBEREAN LIFE AND ADVENT CHRIS
TIAN MISSION, 1909 west Main street.-Blpio
School at go A. NJ. Conference at II A. NJ
Preaching at 7. NJ. by Elder William j.. Brown.
PRAYER meeting every Wednesday night at7;o
o'clock. All are welcome
tE-THE PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL
UNION will meet Sunday afternoon az 4:|' IN
the Fourth Presbyterian church, west Grace
street. There will be service OF song SirDal
reports by the superintendents anu an ADDRESS
to the children by Rev: DR. Kerr r-.,.
J. d. X. SLElGHT. President
j. W. GonDoN Secretary
sE-PRAYER UNION-RegUlar meeting Of the
PRAYER Union every Monday night at o'clock,
AZ thar rooms over Exchange for NOmans
Work, corner Franklin and Fourth streets
rE-ST. JOHNS PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL
CHURCH. Broad street., corner 1wenty-hfth,
Rev. Lewis W. Burton, rector.-SerYlces; sunday
At II j. NJ. and =. NJ. Infant baptism I. Nj.
cordial welcome for all
sE-WFDDEIL MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Den
nv street, Fulton, Mr. G. Il. kuyk, lay reader
Sunday at II A. NJ. and =. NJ; Friday at s 7.
NJ Seats free and hearty inyltlon TO all
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
CREAM or THE PRESS.
Comments on Current Topics hy
Journals.
rphilsdelphis Ledger.l

tPhilsdelphis LEDGER II a..
Mr.. William Coppinger. secretary -
American Colonization Society. rev'e s,. .
recent report concerning the hep ~ Con NJ
Liberia. shows that the first report y, or, -
sul-General Clark refer, oniy ;ts co COMPLETE.
n MS.r0T Thn aad although 1 i only PPs
American sailing s ys' s. sa hso "s.T ISef
t 9nted are n,"'e s.ty-four European steamers
ENGAGED il 5s eSs' Of SHs o 'R tons 'S sas6
nmo ,b,,s enoapsd. and two others of equal
tonnage 70 be put , G9 tho Of reSen sDs
ouiinctad Give little indication Of the business
done, for the Government has no means OF
enforcing its revenue laws, which are VIOLA
ted with impunity. Some of the colonizers
ennear to have prosperod in their business,
but. as their trade relations are chiefly Win
European countries, little is heard OF them
here 1t is a fact. too, that Liberian cohee ls
so esteemed that slips Of its coffee trees are
constantly being shipped to Rio Janeiro t9r
planting there, and they are said to greatly
improve the quality of Rio coffee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
Across the Continent
Cincinnati Enquirer.]


The wonderful possibilities of the teie-
graphic art were yesterday displayed by estao-
fishing direct communication between, tne
station at North Bend, on the Ohio and Mis-
sissipi railroad. The line of communlca-
ton was by the way of Chicago and Den
YER. and thence to San Francisco repeaters
being in serted along the line wherever nee
essary. Seated by the operator in the CITY,
at the extreme occidental point OF the
continent, President Harrison, was en-
abled 10 talk directly 10 the irleanus
saw the light of day. and where that sister is
now fighting for life. Distance and time weT I',
both annihilated for the sake OF brotne r6S
affection. the stations between nearly z;oOV
miles apart in an air line Over this SPIDER.
web of iron all day yesterday and last nlght
messages flashed back and forth between the
anxious brother and suffering sister; ~ W"s
through the kindness and forethought OF the
Western Union Telegraph Company thaI
such an arrangement was made possible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
British Navy News.
NEW York Times.l

Some interesting figures showing the cost Of
some of the guns used in the British land and
sea service are furnished by recent Parlia-
mentary return. From this it appears that
nine l8II -inch guns have been issued TO the
navy at an average cost OF $55.9O5. The
1O-inch Guns cost $28. $50 each. and the 5-inch
81. $40. England provides literally for those
who suffer by the loss of its ships. For the suf-
ferers by the loss of Cowper Coles ships, the
Captain, there we're raised by public subscrlp-
the Atlantic, s45. 900. and now for the Serpent,
$4,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
Businsss Failures.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The business failures
during the past seven days number for the
United States 22s. and for Canada a. or q
total Of 255 as compared with total OF 247
last week, and PSI the week previous 10 the
last: for the corresponding week of last year
the figures were al, representing 1s5 failures
In tina unitAd StatAa and 20 u Canada.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
The Marine Band "Ali Right"

COLUMBUS, O., May 1.-The Marine band is
not. as reported. in financial troubles. The
local agent bringing them here failed 10 pay
the advertising contracts. and in consequence
two papers attached the box-offce. The
band itself had nothing 10 do with the adver-
Using department. The attendance at last
nights performance was very large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02

EVIDENCES accumulate that Mr.. Blaine will
not be q candidate for the nomination before
the Republican National Convention, aud
such seems to be his final and positive deter
minstion. Well, Blaine Is mighty sagacious
old political rat, and understands now.whers
n dssstt shin. HhAn he AAAs AZ nnlGna.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02

THE New York World calls the recent high
protection banquet in that city "Belshazzars
feast" very correct designation. The par
Elephants may not have seen the handwriting
on the wall, but it was there all the same.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02
Western Farmers.
philadelphia Record.l


The Western farmers who demand free
coinage should observe that the price of silver
has not been affected III the least by the
changes in the prices of wheat and corn.
Prices of these farm products have advanced
at the same time that the price of silver has
declined. Free coinage would cause no
change in this respect except in the proba-
BILE imitation of general prices by bringing
the currency down 10 a cheap and depre.
ciated standard But while the farmers would
sell their wheat and corn. beef and pork,
strictly in accordance with the gold standard
Of Europe as they do now. all their pur-
chases would have TO be made on an inflated
and deprecated basis OF silver. While the
whole country would suffer from free silver
coinage, the first and worst effects Of the
policy would fall upon the farmers.
John II. Reagan.
lPhiladelphis Telegraph
The retirement of John II. Reagan from
tia unitAd States Senate will remove from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-02

THE Tr,frs Is always for sale at the following
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AMERICAN HOTEL Main and Twelfth streets
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