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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
The Ex-President and Free Coinage
Now York Herald.l

Mr.. Cleveland does not Disguise his opinion
Of unlimited silver coinage. His letter to the
Reform Club allows no doubt to obscure his
position: it is straightforward and emphatic,
and places him in lusty opposition TO the bill
now before the House.
Cleveland has not followed the advice or
Tslleyrand-to use language for the purpose
of concealing his thoughts-but boldly reiter-
ates the convictions expressed IN 1885. and
stands by them without yariablencss or
shadow of turning.
As the leader of the Democratic party tor
the four years ending March 4, 1889, and the
possible if not probable candidate Of that
party in 1892. this letter will naturally carry
considerable weight. The great majority will
agree with him at once. and the minority IN
the South and the Northwest, which delu-
,sively persuades itself that debased chr;
rency is a good thing for the country, Will
admit its mistake 10y and by when It's blood
cOols down.
The question of free coinage should be kept
aloof from the influences Of party politics and
discussed from the standpoint of sound and
conservative political economy. The man
who votes for il because IL will benefit the To-
calitv which he represents deserves nothing
better than contempt the man whose Stats
tics and arguments are based on his desire TO
find a profitable market for the output OF orr
mines degrades the sacred functions of legis-
lation to the low level OF personal gain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
not a Matter of Party Principle.
PHILADELPHIA Telegraph

Several Of the Republican organs given 70
partisan attacks on ex-President Cleveland
have been finding satisfaction Of some sort IN
nagging at him 10 express his mind on the
silver question in such fashion as to convey
the impression that he either had no decided
views on this important question or was afraid
TO state them. Mr. Cleveland is distinctly on
record in opposition To silver initiation, not rs
a Democrat. but as a statesman aud citizen.
The issue is not a matter Of party policy, and
party considerations have nothing 10 do with
the active opposition 20 the measure now be-
fore Congress. which is rapidly extending all
over the country: but If the whole Demo-
cratic organization was committed 10
free silver it would not alter Mr..
Cleveland's opinions. If he has heretofore
paid no attention 10 the snarling insinuatiOns
above referred to il has not been because he
has changed the position he assumed years
ago or because he has not the courage of his
convictions. He has never been much moved
by impertinence. but neither has he been
afraid to speak in due season. The proper
occasion 10 reafiirm his known sentiments
arose yesterday when he was asked 10 adj
dress the anti-silyer mass-meetng held IN
New York. In a written reply he states the
case in a short. sharp and decisive fashion,
that leaves nothing 70 be desired in the way
Of emphasis and mcdity There is no hesia-
ton in meeting the issue squarey and in
stantly, and no possibility of installing his
meaning In one sentence he settles the mat
ter effectuAlly condemning the free coinage
scheme as a dangerous and reckless expert
ment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
CREIM OF TILE PRESS.
Comments of Eastern Journals on Cieveland's
silver Letter.
New York sun.

New York SUM-
Mr.. Cleveland's letter to the anti-silver
mass meeting at the Cooper Union is as dis
ingenious and amusing a document as has
recently proceeded from his industrious pen.
While primarily intended for the placaiion
of his Mugwump friends. who have been IN
conveniently persistent in their demands that
Mr. Cleveland should dare 10 be a Daniel
ON the silver question. the latter squints at
the Southern and Western Democrats III this
extraordinary passage.
IF we have developed an unexpected
capacitv for the assimilation Of a largely IN
creased volume Of this currency Isilverl, and
even If we have demonstrated the usefulness
of snch an increase. other conditions fall Tar
short Of insuring Us against disaster II IN the
present situation we enter upon TIE danger
Gus. the reckless experiment Of free. unlimit-
ed and independent silver coinage"
The peril. then. in Mr. Cleyeland's present
view. is not in liberal extension of the silver
currency. for I'VE have demonstrated the use
f1lness of such an Increase Ii IS In frce;
unlimited. and independent silver coinage
that he shifts disaster.
Who demonstrated the usefulness OF such
an increase? In his letter of February "a.
1855. to Congressman Warner. Just after cleo,
tion and NJ q time when Mr.. Cleveland had
nothing to gain by assimilation or mendacity;
he declared his opinion that nothing could
avert tremendous and universal disaster ex-
cept the absolute suspension OF the purchase
and coinage of silver
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
Mr.. Cleveland. silver Letter.

Without regard to the merits Of the pro-
posed legislation on the silver question. Mr..
Cleyeland's letter 70 the Cooper Institute
meeting cannot help but command the respect
and commentator Of every citizen who adj
mires honorable and straightforward methods
in public affairs.
AZ the present time il would seem that
large majority Of the Democratic party was in
favor of the free coinage of silver. IL was
quite evident that Mr.. Cleveland's former
declarations on this important question We're
not IN line with the policy Of his party and
he has had abundant time to 60 through that
system of revision SO common 10 men in pub
lie life. But Mr. Cleveland did not do this.
He has strong convictions on this issue, and
lie is also possessed of the moral courage 10
stand by them.
II will undoubtedly be freely predicted that
Mr. Cleyeland's latest letter has endangered If
not Lost him the Democratic nomination for
the Presidency. The convention which will
coLfer this nomination is over one year hence,
and great many radical changes can be
wrought in American politics in the course of
twelve months. However. be that as il may,
Mr.. Cleveland, in sustaining his reputation
for candor and consistency, has yndieated
his right TO hold place high in the esteem Of
the American people. This is prize which
cannot be controlled by any political party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY "A, 1891.
SEU's STMnfRI.


Forecast for Virginia and North Carolina;
Fair, slightly cooler.
To-day is 81. Valentines day-Lce district
discussed.-Two colored lovers part-The
Elizabeth Zouaves will be entcrtained.--Dr
Fair is indisposod- Committee on Light
met and awarded contrnct.-Mr. Jullus
Straus IL TO celebrate his silver wedding
w. +. Newman makes an assignment.-Rey. j..
Calvin Stewart lectnres-lliss Helen NJ. Reid
and Mr. William Marshall, Jr.. are married.
Mrs Perciyal Grant and Mrs John Lightfoot
are ill.-Progressiy Endowment Guild elect a
Supreme Treasurer.
VIRGINIA.
Noah Walker g. Co.. clothiers OF Petersburg,
failed esterday-Hon. A.. ii. II. Stuart, OF
Stanton died yosterday.-Morris Gum,
charged with the murder of T. b. Neal Of Pitt
sylvania county is on trial---Mr. Samuel
Turner. of Pittsylysnia county, died yester-
day.-R T.. Lee Battery, Company "E," Viz
GINA Volunteers, of Petersburg, disbanded last
night.--Thc trial of the suit of the
Postal Telegraph Company against tho
Norfolk and Western railroad wall
be heard in Petersburg to-day.
NEW YORK.
IL Is now conceded that the bomd-Ierlninal
railway deal will be made.---Considerable pre-
parations is being made in New York for 81.
Valentines day--Steps are being taken for the
meteorological Institute in New York.-Pre-
parations are being made by the Irish Nation
alists OF Brooklyn for the celebration of Robert
Emmet's birthday.--Jay Gould's unexpected
return is looked upon with intense interest,"
Governor Hills private secretary says that no
such letter as Wattersons ever came to his
possession.
roHrIGy.
in an interview with Messrs Dillon and
OBrien it appears that the latter advised Mr..
Mccarthy to restrain the asperi,y Of some Of
his supporters.
GENERAL.
Tho Whitehall Seminary for young ladies,
near Charlotte, n c., was destroyed by fire yes
torday.-The North Carolina Assembly dis
cussed two railroad bills yesterday.--Governor
Fowle yesterday appointed Messrs. l.. ID. Starke
and W. b. Martin, of Norfolk, Commissioners Of
Deeds--Coonel l.. W. Humphrey, of Colds
boro, n. c., died yesterday.-A destructive fire
occurred at Gibson Station. n. C., yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLrv who was Vice
President during the first term of Abraham
Lincoln, made speech at Delmonico's on
Thursday last. on the occasion of Lincoln's
birthday. In the days Of his political vigor
the ex-Vice-President was a rampant, rabid
Radical and bore with patience and oquani-
nifty, if not open approval, all the shortcom-
ings and coruptions of his party Now that
he is in the sere and yellow, with his
footsteps on the boundaries Of another world.
he ia inclined to repent Of his former errors
and rebuke his old-time associates. In
the speech in question he declared that Re
publican though he was, he was much dis
turbed by the doings of some of the Repub-
lioan Senators. When Witness" said he,
THE dishonesty and degradation of some of
DOR Senators, grieve much" Well,
better death-bed repentance than none.
while the lamp holds out to burn even
dyed-in-the-wool Republican may return"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
They say that Harrison and his Cabinet pro

THEY say that Harrison and his Cabinet pro-
pose to visit the South after Congress adj
journs. If they will keep an intelligent look
out for themselves and not trust 10 having
their opinions formed for them by place
hunters, ofiice-holders and ignorant negroes.
they CA form some idea how this wonderful
sunny land Of ours has prospercd under the
benefcent auspices Of the Democracy, and
how it would have been retarded and injured
had the Force bill passed But there are none
40 blind as those who will not see, and per-
haps this is exactly what Harrison and his
Cabinet do not want 10 see
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
Courage and craftsmanship.

lFI'I III w ~
Ex-President Cleveland, in denounclng the
free coinage OF silver. has displayed more
courage and higher conception OF states
manshp than the other leaders of the Demo
cratic party. and has thus removed himself
several degrees further from the Object OF his
most ardent and constant ambliioh-lhI, noiu-
nation i'm 1902 Perhaps he agrees with Henry
CLAW. that 1T is better Ia be right than fresl-
dent" or perhaps he thinks that, with ms
elaring record on the silver question, sud
den conversion would be more hazardous thai,
an open confession. Al any rate. he Ii souhd
for once. while his party Is hysteilcaily pursu-
ing an ignis fatuus that Will lead II INTO q
nuacmire
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

pose of erecting building for the Chamber
~ Commerce encourages us in the belief that
Il cnercetically. systematically and uninter-
r,ptedly pressed. the undertaking to raise nine
ty or an hundred thousand dollars by popu-
lar subscription for the extension of the work
now being done by the Mechanics Institute
will meet with an equally encouraging re-
Spouse from the people Of our city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
Still on "THE TINES"
More Kind Words From Our Contempo-
raries.
baltimore Manufacturers Record

baltimore Manufacturers Record
The RICHMOND (ya.) TmEs appears in its
new dress the issue OF last Sunday being espe-
cialy interesting In its newquarters corner
of Tenth and Bank streets. every appliance
seems 10 have been brought into requsitiou to
produce a frst-class newspaper. Among the
improvements the new press Is most notice.
able. being one OF the finest produced by Hoe
Il Co.. of great power and capacity. and simple
in construction. The management have
spared 10 pains OF expense m fitting and fur
nishing the several departments of the paper,
and its edtorlal-rOOms c0mpOsing-rO
business offices. and press-rOoms are all mod
els If elegance. With these perfect provisions
and facilities TIE TINES viii be enabled IN
the future ~ in the past. 10 give Richmond
and the South model nowspaper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
A Moalel Paper.


The RICHMOND TINES Of Sunday last came
out in sixteen-pagc form. printed on Hoe
perfecting press Of the latest pattern. The
regular edition Of THE RICHMOND IniEs is in
the eight-page. six-column form which the
Roanoke Times introduced into Virginia
jouI uasm IL is the best. neatest and most
compact type Of daily newspaper. rRr
RICHMOND TINES is model paper and now
has one Of the best equipped plants south Of
the Potomac
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
One of the Best and Brightest.

TIE RICHMOND TINES. one OF the best and
brightest dailies Of the South. is now the pos
SCISSOR OF one OF the finest pertectiug presses
~ well - one of the handsOmest newspaper
homes 10 be found anywhere. The FINES
has been progressive wlde-aWake journal
from its beginning and with It's increased III
clites aud enlarged size its circulation will
have free course and great results will follow
its efforts Tor the development and improve
ment Of the capital city as well ~ the Old Do
miniOu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
A "Sure Enough Daily"


The RICHMOND TINES came ont Sunday as
sixteen page paper, printed on one Of Hoes
latest patent improved double-stereotypc per
fecting printing machines with folder attach
ed. and having capacity Of 5000 copies per
hour The paper is issued from the new
TINES building. one Of the handsOmest aud
best equipped publishing houses IN the South.
We ccngmtulate our Richmond contemporary
on it, progress and triumph. The people VI
Virginia may well be proud Of il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
Dare DO Right for Rights Sake.

TINlIadeIpnla NctOfW,I
Those persons who had expressed belief
that Mr.. Cleyeland's views on the subject of
free coinage had undergone change. IN de-
ference 10 Western sentiment, VIII probably
now be willing 10 admit that they were ms
taken rs to the fact, as they might likewise
admit that they We're mistaken III the charac-
ter Of the man. Mr.. Cleveland Is one or
those rare men-too rare in public life in the
United States -who dare to do right for
RIGHTS snke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

creed would have satisfied them. Nobody eX-
pected this from Mr. Cleveland. But what me
from courageous leader was a word ut the
critical moment To save the party from one OF
the worst mistakes in its history, As Mr..
Cleveland said in a recent letter. nothing can
excuse the Democratic party II II neglects or
subordnates in the coming campaign the
question of tariff reform.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette speaks
in terms of great satisfaction over "Raum's
Vindication" Yes, Raum has been indicated.
so was Belknap when Republican Senate de-
clared him mot guilty" even after he had
confessed 10 selling post tradeships, and had
rendered his resignation after being found
out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
Ability TO Live and Grow.

IFaTIey State RepuDIlcanI
The RICHMOND TDiEs istO be congratulated
on its ability TO live and grow IN Our capital
city. II has just removed into its own new
and handsome quarters. and supplied itself
with the best and fastest printing machinery
in the State. Its issue last Sunday contained
sixteen pages, and was printed, folded and
an hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
One Million Bottles for Koeh's Lymph.

An idea Of the greatness Of the demand for
Or. koch's lymph may be had from the Of
ncial report Of the Doeburn glass works,
which save that lO00. 900 five-gramme bottles
for holding the lymph were ordered and have
been made by the company since November.
They are made Of n very fine glass Of q
specially good quality and have air-tight
glass-stoppers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
VIII Raise a Howl.
baltimore News.l

Mr. Cleveland's letter on silver may be very
sound in theory. but 1t is not good politics
II will be answered with howl from me
West, South and many portions OF the North
that will not fatter him While Mr.. llouii,
SON is living low and urging the House To Kali
the Silver BILL so as to save him from the un-
popularity Of veto. Alr. Cleveland steps
boldly out and seeks a responsibility which
has not been thrust upon him. II Is very
brave but it is not polite If be expects TO be
Il camdillfn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
rus New York World chaacterizes AS ,

Tup New York World characterizes as a
baselsss SANDER that Governor Hill played
fails 10 Cleveland in 1855 1t says: Mr..
Cleveland. 70 his credit be it said, has in con-
sensation with different Democrats fully &C.
Quilted Governor Hill Of this most unfounded
and unjust charge Of treachery. And no
honest and candid man in this State believes
T. Governor Hill is an open fighter. lie is
Incapable Of treachery.n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

THE recent Indian war, which was brought
o. by Government agents aud Republican
o1icials starving and robbing the Indians un-
a brought to restitution and frenzy, cost, it
h5oid, t2,oo0,o00, Shooting women and chill
dzcn a that rate is an expensive proceeding.
EvuSy woman and baby killed by Miles forces
cost q least 100000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
Gospei Service.

The usual gospel meeting for men viii be
held In the parlors OF the Young Mems Chris
tan Association on Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock. MIR. William L. Fitzgerald will cor
quot the service, and cordial invitation To
attend Is extended 70 all men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

CANADA is protective country, and protec-
ton protects there as well as anywhere else.
For instance, on Wednesday last procession
Of three thousand men who were out Of work
marched through the streets Of Toronto, Cam
ada They demanded of the Mayor of the
city work or bread, and threatened violence
in case of refusal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
Getting Along Finely.
lDanyille Tines.l

The RICHMOND DiILY TIsiEs. OF which
Joseph Bryant is editor-in-chief, and Z. A.
Bruce, associate editor, has gotten into ITS
press, is getting along finely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
Consistcnt and Wfse.
New York Commercial Advertiser.l

New York Commercial Advertiserl
In purely political sense we believe Mr..
Cevelands action to have been not only con-
sistent, but wise. Everybody who under
stands the purposes of the free silver men
knows very well that they would never be
content with silence ON the subject Nothing
short Of an unqualified acceptance OF their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
An Interesting Lecture.

Rev. j. Calvin Stewart last night delivered
the nrst OF series OF lectures at Emmanuel
church, corner II Washington and Beverley
streets on Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress
was full, and the lecture was ENJOYED very
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
A Way Out.

Anglomaniac That's the way it goes. If
we hunt foxes folks say we're cruel; if We
hunt anise-seed bags folks laugh at us. What
can we hunt without exciting Indignation or
ridicule:"
Small Boy-''Rats!"- Street 4 Smiths
Good News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

Ashland Enternrise.1

We extend our congratulations 10 TIE
RICHMOND Tnfrs upon It's splendid appear
ance. The managers are certainly progressive
aud deserve much praise tor then efforts aud
enterprise. We wish the owners success
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
CHURCH NOTICES.

.s-FIRSp BAPTIST CHURCH, corner o.
Twelfth and Broad streets. Rev. george
Cooper. d. D.. pastor.--Preaching az II A. "a;
and i. VI. by the pastor Bible school ~ s'Io
4. NJ. Strangers are cordially invited
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

.rSFCOND BAPTIST CHURCH, corner 2f
Main and sixth streets Rev W. W. Landrum, D.
D. pastor Preaching az II A. ~ and L. Nj
by the pastor. strangers welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

.e- MOORE MEMORIAL PROTESTANT
EPISCOPAL CHURCH laurel street. opposite
Monroe Park Services and sermon BY the Rec
teruoon az > and Wednesday ani Friday nights
atsI5. Sunday-schooi az $3.50 A. VI. A hearty
welcome TO all who attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

tween finicn and Beech streets. nr. :. 4. Good
Win. pastor. Preaching sunday al II A. VI. ana
81 Vi. hy the pastor Sunday-school ata \. NJ.
Wedncsda, night prayor-meetlns at O'CLOCK
All are welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
rr-HDOAD STREFT METHODIST CHURC

= IIVNII- y 7 NH Vi 7 IIVUI1I = ~ ~ II
BROAD and Tenth streetsl-Rey W. v Tudor
j. D. or-Sunday-schOOl ~ $50 A. n.
Preaching M II A. NJ. and clock Z. VI. by the
pastor Subject, Daniel and Darius
Lecture Wednesday evening at o'clock.
Cla.S-meeung Thursday evening az o'clock
Welcome 90 al. Polite nshers IN attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

D-LAURFL-S STREET METHODIST
FpISfOPALC Hi'RCH. corner Laurel and Abe
marie streets. Rev. G. G. Mertenbaker, pastor.
Preaching az II 4. VI, and 5:3O I. NJ. by key.
George W. Carter, ID. ID. Sunday al y A.
VI. All welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

EMMANUEL CHAPEL.-Sabbath school
at0:DA NJ Service at +. NJ; and Friday
night az o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

.T-GRACE EPISCOPAL HUKCH.-Dlyint
services NJ n o'clock A. N on sunday
Conducted by Bishop White.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14

gs-AIL SAINTS CHURCH. Madison. he
tween Franklin and Grace streets, Rev. J. I.
bowman. rector. Services AT II \. NJ. and Is L.
NJ Sunday--chOol at g.3l \. II.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-12-19

Antonio Preciado q web X u0wn
miner of Castle Dome, died sud-
denly on Friday last from infia-
nation of the bowels.
Chas. E. Bauer, of Sacramento,
was in Yuma Friday, making final
proof on his land entry in the fer
tile Mohawk valley.
Tom Naher who arrived from
Wilmington recently, has gone to
Adonde to take charge of the tele-
graph Office there.
The Land Office at Tucson has
received the United States pate1t
for Charles G. Stoves land in the
Araby valley.
J. B. Yount, of Dixson, Califor-
mia, who has:valuable holdings il
the Mohawk valley, was in town
yesterday,
Matters quiet at the court hous'
this week, little going on there ex
cept in the way of collecting taxes
Charles V. Corners mother Mrs
Kate Conner has been very sicl
during the past week.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-12-19
Election Notice.

1t is ordered that due notice by public
Published in Yuma, Yuma County, A. T
that an election for the following named
offcsrs will be had for the village of Yuma
to be held on Tuesday the 9Th day o.
January A. D. 1892, at the court house In
said village to.wit:
One Mayor.
Four members Of tho Council.
One Marshal.
Yuma 10Th day of December A. D 1891
Attest. A. FRANK,
G, 81. BR ISLEY, Recorder. Mayor.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-12-19

At the request Of a number of
the citizens of Yuma Col. George
Christ on Tuesday called on Pre-
sident Harrison and asked him to
commute the sentence Of death to
imprisonment, of the three Yuma
Indians, who were recently found
guilty of numbering a medicine
man of their tribe. The case was
tried in the United States Court of
the District of Southern California
and attracted much attention.
The sympathies of our people are
with the Indians who, if they did
kill the medicine man, and that
charge is earnestly denied, do not
realize that it is crime to follow
one of the old customs and rules of
their tribe.
Col. Christ kindly used his best
efforts in the matter, and on Tues
day telegraphed here that he be-
lieved the president would be sure
and commute the sentence of the
unfortunate In3;ans. Col. Christ
will be gratefully remembered for
his kind attention TO this case
~hicb j. one of true mercy