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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-24

The attempt Of Senator Hill to browbeat
Congressman O'Ferrell-an attempt in which
10 failed most egregiousl y-has excited very
adverse criticism in the South. whore such
conduct is not regarded with approval, what
ever the pretense offered in explanation OF it,
The Memphis Commercial thus characterizes
the incident:
The Hon. Dave Hill cannot play the car
with Southern congressman like he does with
the Tammany legislators. His attempt to
bulldOze O'Ferrall of Virginia into voting to
seat one of his henchmen against the law and
the evidence was piece of impudence charac-
terstic OF a man who has become habituated
TO absolutism IN party politics and TO the
Bringing servllity of New Nork spoils-
men. The life Of Democratic congress
man would be uncomfortable with such
little despOt in the presidential chair. In the
meanwhile, however. Mr. Hill must learn that
he has 10 deal with men OF higher spirit and
a different mould than the wretched menas
who have been doing his dirty work in New
York A petty ward boss IS in very poor bust
ness when he undertakes 10 give orders to
Virginia gentleman"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-24

SUPPOSE the Silver bill now before the
House OF Representatives should pass the
House and fail in the Senate. The Demo-
cratic party would then be known a. party
essentially of the South and West, while the
East would be defed and either driven from
the party or made very lukewarm. ANY one
with half an eye can easily see that this would
mean nothing but defeat in November II
the Democratic silver monometallists care
anything at all for their party, or even have
any hope of eventually doing ANYTHING at all
for their pet metal, they will lay Mr. BANDS
bill on the table aud keep it there at least un-
Ill next December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-24
The Theatre.

The next attraction at the Theatre will be
three entertainments given by the Irwin
Brothers. IL is "A specially show OF high class
and embraces some well-known artists. The
performance is entirely free of anything that
can offend the most fastidious. for Irwin
Brothers make point OF trying 10 please the
ladies' and children The Northern papers
have only spoken in praise of the company
and acknowledgement guarantees an enjoyable
entertainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-24
THURSDAY. MARCH a. 1892.
NE ITS SUMMARY.

The inclement weather prevented the New
York Giants from playing ball.-The Blues
Association is invited to New Orleans Com
mander Graham has been relieved OF his COM
mand and court-martial ordered--Mr.
Southall ana Miss Ford were married.-Ihe
State Democratic committee meets to-day.
VIRGINIA.
". S. Gravely treasurer Of Henry county, is
dead.-T +. Bishop. of Pittsylvania county.
failed yesterday.-1Le second trial OF the
Feagles murder case be gun at Newbern yester-
day.-Mr Henry + Barxsdale. Common
wenlth's attorney Of Danville. shot and killed
himself at Hot Springs. Arkansas. yesterday
The case Of Dudley VS.. Bic hmond and Danville
Railroad in the Culpeper Circuit Court has
been decided for plaintiff.-The schooner
Lewis Erbnan has been abandoned off the
coast of Virginia tenth annual session
OF the Grand Council Royal Arcanium is being
held in Norfolk. The Norfolk and Western is
being sued for damages for the late fire in
Blandford. The new jail of Chesterfield is
nearly completed.-A new Episcopal church
Is 10 lie built at Highland Slorings.--Rosnoke
Fincastle and Clifton Forge Railroad has sus-
pended operation on account of Indictment
weather--s9OOO has been subscribed 10
build new Methodist church in Staunton.-
Mr W. F. Mintern. of White Stone Gap, has
disappeared with s6OO-Senator Vance will
deliver the annual address before the Uniyer-
sity of Virginia societies.-An effort is being
made to raise funds for the erection Of new
hospital near the UnIversity.--The residence
OF Mr.. Chapman Maupn, in Abe marie county
has been destroyed by fre.-A new Episcopal
church will be erected at Charlottesville
The fruit trees injured by frost on the Eastern
Shore.
NORTH CAROLINA.
The sixteenth annual convention of the Young
Mems Christian Association of the State will
meet at Greensboro to-day.-The Moravians
will celebrate the three hundredth anniversary
of John Amos Cummiys.-Burglars have made
a raid upon eidsvile.-Miss Bette Shepherd
and Mr.. Charles Williamson were married at
Winston.
GENERAL.
Debate on the Bland Free Silver bill was con-
tinued in the House OF Representatives yester-
day.-A synopsis of Salisbury's reply and a
full text of the Presidents response in the
Behring dispute was submitted to the
Senate yesterday.-It is said that the Third
party will make deal with the Republican
party.-Count Batho Enlenburg has accepted
the presidency of the Prussian minis
try.--The Orleans scandal was again in
court in London yesterday.-Six people
killed and several injured by an explosion at
Amsterdam yesterday.-A general strike on
the Grand Trunk railroad of Canada is immi-
nent.--Queen Victoria is living in privacy in
Sou,hern France.-New evidence is piling up
against the Chicago council 'boodlers."-
Preparations are IN progress for general cele-
bration of Bismarcks birthday April 1st
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-24

THE Austin (rexas) dispatch announcing
the election OF Hon. Roger q. Mills to the
United States Senatorship from Texas says:
1T is claimed that the election of Mills will
add $4,000 votes to the Third party in Texas
Ihs Is singular piece of news. Dir. Mills is
d Democrat of tho straightest sect, besides
being the champion tariff roformer of Con
gress; de 10, therefore. everything that is ac-
ceptabe to the people of Texas. aud how his
promotion to the Senate from the House can
State which seeks the downfall of the
Democracy. with the restoration of negro ruls
that would follow, is more than the AVERAGE
man can understand. "'''As0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-24
Hygienic Graham Flour

makes the most delicious brown loaf and
rolls, particularly sweet. nutritious and di.
eesuole. This -four should be made up iu the
same manner as the best white -four. Manu-.
Iactured only by the Hsxall- Crsnshav Corn
Sold by all the best grocsrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-24

Judge Witt held court for Judge Ingram
yesterday. He granted a charter to the Man
chester Planning and Manufacturing Company.
The capital stock is 10 be not less than
$1,000 nor more than eos 900. to be divided
INTO shares of $50 each. Tho principal Office
is TO be in Manchester. The purpose OF the
company is to manufacture furniture and do
general wood working business.
The company is authorized to hold real es-
tate not exceeding three thousand acres at
any one time.
WAS fransqefnd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-24


DETERMINED effort will be made by the
Democracy of Rhode Island to carry that
State in the coming elections not by the use Of
corruption funds in imitation of the example
set by the Republicans, but by force of argu-
ments addressed to the reason of the voters.
A long list of distinguished speakers have ex-
pressed their Willingness to enter the cam
paign in that State and 90 their part toward
securing an overwhelming Democratic
triumph. Among these speakers ore such
men as John Nj. Palmer, of Illinois; Leon Alb
bett. of New Jersey; Robert f. Pattison, of
Pennsylvania; Charles +. Crisp. of Georgia.
Roger Q. Mills, of Texas; Benton McMilin.
OF Tennessee; w. G. p. Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky; William L. Wilson. of West Virginia.
Mr.. J. Bryan. of Nebraska and William Nc
Adoo, of New Jersey. These gentleman have
the very highest reputation in Congress and
a commanding influence before the country.
II is one of the most significant indications
of the drift of popular sentiment in the New
England States that the main issue of the
campaign in Rhode Island is tariff reform.
Mr.. BLAND started off in his foolish silver
speech by declaring that his bill proposed
e. carry the country back one hundred years.
To the demnition bow-wows with Mr. Bland
and his voyages into the past. Shall we have
no more electric lights for our streets and
&l25.000 plants to cost O half million. with
good comfortable berths for all the ''heelersn
and 'toe-warmers" in town Shall our beau
tiful City Hall no more rear its noble $500. 900
front warranted to cost only 81 500 900?
Shall we no more sell a city bond worth 1903
for s9IS to get little cash TO keep the city
from being protested?
The old songster wrote beautiful PRAYER
when he asked the future to commit suicide.
begging
Backward. turn backward, Time. in your
night"
but. as far as has been noted. Time has paid
no attention to the prayer, and has gone right
straight along. We feel sorry for Mr.. Bland,
but wefear he will meet the fate of the old
poet and die with an unanswered prayer
1T wall be gratifying to the people of the
south to know that the venerated Wade
hampton, whose great fortune melted away
'ue nres OF the war, and who is no longer
AZ the enjoyment of u senatorship, some time
sso became interested in q silver mine in
MeA'co' which. from the latest DEVELOPMENT.
promises the richest results. Entire pecuni-
case should accompany the last years of a
a'sn VINO mas deserved as we'll Of his country
both In war and peace a Wade Hsmnton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

1t is proposed to raise a statue to the late
Father Ryan in commemoratiOn Of the feryid
patriotism which he exhibited in his poems
and his unwaysring devotion to the Lost
Cause. II is with this cause that his fame is
almost exclusively associated, his most cele-
brated lines being the addresses to the furied
banner of the Confederacy and the sword OF
Lee.
This is one OF the peculiarites of his reputa-
ton. SO far as we can recall he wrote no
poem Of any importance which reflected the
spirit Of the Southern people and the South
ern armies at the time that the permanent
autonomy Of the Confederate States seemed
to TO an assured historical fact. Ii was only
when the last scene in the great drama of the
war had been brought TO close that his
poetical genius seems to have been fully
aroused.
The infinite pathos Of defeat after such un-
examp.ed sacrifices and such unsurpassed
valor appealed far more strongly to the loyal
soul of Ryan than ali tine brilliant achieve
ments Of the Confederate forces in the field
II was not the banner borne forward to
victory or wayering in the conteuding lists
that made the deepest impression on his
imagination. 1t was rather the banner
which had been fured in consequence of the
utter humiliation Of all reason for hope The
lines or the sword # Lee are addressed to the
sword of the defeated and not Of the victorious
commander.
1t is TINS Identification with the Lost Cause.
this devotion to something that was en-
shrined at the time OF his writing in the tears
and sorrow of the Southern people, that mas
given his memory its firm hold upon their
affections. His fame in the South. at least, is
somewhat out of proportion to his intrinsic
powers SIMPLY because he touched chords
Of feeling which were only iully appreciated
by the people Of this section
1t is altogether proper that a statue should
be erected 10 Father Ryan. In his lifetime
he was the voice of the defeated South. as it
looked backward upon the issue Of the war
To have given forth the clearest notes in
reflection of the emotions which animated the
Southern people as they contemplated the
overthrow Of their hopes was sufficient IN
itself 70 confer enduring honor upon his
name To erect a statue to such man would
be 10 raise q monument u one who, when 10
wrote. was as distinct a representative Of the
South as General Lee was when the great
contest was in progress. He was the mouth
piece of its sorrow and regret just AS Lee had
been the exponent of its vaor. energy and
resolution
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

According to a recent announcement the
Norfolk and Western Company has leased the
Roanoke and Southern railroad for period
of 800 years. Such an extended lease amounts
substantially to a complete purchase. but
from a legal point OF view it is still lease,
and therefore the possession Of the Roanoke
and Southern will pass out of the hands Of
the Norfolk and Western at the close of the
time named unless the agreement is renewed.
In other words one thousand years hence,
Just lacking one year, the lease Of the Nor
folk and Western will expire.
II is perfectly proper IN all Of its aspects
for n railroad to make such a lease. but how
many things might happen in thousand
years TO alter the whole character OF the
transaction thousand years hence it is
probable that no railroad will be- found on
the face of the earth. If the earnest inyesti-
CATION of the laws of aerial navigation con-
tinues means Will be devised for the safe
transportation through the air OF every species
of freight Five hundred years hence every
man may own q pair of adjustable wings,
which will enable him to dispense with bis
90 a shor. distance.
Railroad engines and coaches will then be
found only in museums where they will be pre-
served as interesting curiOsities. which throw
light on the civilization Of an age that passed
long ago into history.
Before the expiration Of this lease OF the
Roanoke and Southern railway how many
extraordinary conditions may arise, and
how many strange events may happen
in the present Commonwealth of Viz
gina The State has been settled
community for nearly three hundred
years Three hundred years ago il was
savage wilderness. What VIII it lie a thousand
years hence when this lease expiress Hardly
wilderness again II is much more proba-
bic that it will beinhabited 10y population as
dense as that which IS found to-day in Belgium
and that towns and cities will be scattered
thickly over lis surface. and that every foot
of soil will be carefully utilized for the sup
port Of human life.
The political status of Virginia one thou
sand years hence is utterly lost in the mists
Of uncertainty For aught which can now be
foreseen the State lines may be wholly
obliterated and the Commonwealth merged
with the other Commonwealth into one
consolidated nation. Or the opposite infu-
ence may have come into operation and Viz
ginia NAV stand a separate and independent
community surrounded on all sides by CON-
munities of the same character,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
IctIs HIVE Ilchf.

The Council Committee on Electric Light
met yesterday afternoon. Chairman ". Deane
Courtney presiding Present Messrs. Glover,
Bowdeu, Mann aud J. ". Carter
Mr. Glover asked II Mr. G. L. Fisher. Of tie
Richmond Railway and Electric Company.
had yet signed the contract for the 500 electric
lights. Mr. Courtney stated that it had not
yet been signed. Mr.. Glover moved that if
the contract IS not signed by Monday that
meeting of the committee be called and the
matter reported 10 the Council. Carried.
Mr.. G. Z. L. Burgwyn appeared before the
committee and spoke IN reference 10 lights
near the Clyde and Virginia steam boat
wharfs. After considerable discussion the
position of lights were satisfactorily agreed
upon. Routine business was then transacted
utter which the oomm.ttee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

II seems that some of the Mckinley Ameri-
can tin-plate has at last been made. II con-
sisls OF American steel-plates dipped in molten
imported tin by Welsh workmen. and is
offered for sale at Mckinley tariff prices.
This Is splendid start for Major McKinley's
tin-plate infant, aud it was very appropriate
that box Of this America Welsh tin was sent
TO Governor Mckinley 80 that he could show
it to his constituents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

A RECENT interview with Colonel r. II.
Thomas. of Mechanicsville, Peun., throws a
good deal of light on the farming interests of
that State at the present time. Colonel
Thomas has given special consideration to the
question of farm values.
II doubt if the average farm in Pennsyl-
vapia runs over two hundred acres to-day"
said he. and fully so per cent. are mort
gagged. The owners simply cannot meet the
debt payments demanded of them because
the tax laws arose unequal and are such a
heavy burden upon their industry. The
farmer works early and late only TO find at
the end of the year that he is Just little back
of where he was at the beginning.
In the Cumberland Valley, for instance,
s16O an acre would be a good price indeed
for farm land. / know very excellent men
who paid $40 an acre years ago that to-day
must take 800 less or worse yet if they con-
clude to sell. That shows the existing depre-
ciation.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

IL the letter from Major Drewry in defense
of Agriculture. published Sunday. our COM
positors and proof-readers had no trouble IN
til the genial Major began TO quote Latin
Everything went on as splendidly as if the
manuscript had been reprint until the Hora-
tian apostrophe to Farmers 20 Beati Agri-
coli" was reached. and then the whole com
posing-room was stumped. That is why the
phrase appeared as 20 Beat Agucale.n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

The funeral of Mrs. l. NJ. Mercer took place
al the Second Baptist church at o'clock Sun
day afternoon in the presence of u largo con-
gregation. Rev. Drs. Landrum. Goodwin and
hatcher participated in the services. The in
torment was made at Hollywood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
kAtll Isepair ha Hall

The board of supervisors of Henrco county
were in session short time yesterday. They
transacted routine matters and inspected the
county Jail Ii was decided that repairs be-
made to that structure As soon US farer
weather exists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
A MEETING FOR MEN ONLY
THE MOZART Academy Cko" DA
o,her Services 70 he Conducted by Evangelism
Witiiams-Sews From the '"'''
Churches ser''''

Rainv SUNDAYS were the rule during feo-
ruarv. and last Sabbath was markedly not a,i
exception. A cold east wind p'e'@''e
day. accompanied with rain ana soi"' 81. ~
A number of special services were heiu IL '"'
morning. and revival services were III ',o-
gress at various points in the city III "'s-s'
and the people turned out in large nu,''D ~
Drawing extremely disagreeable "e"'"''
reach the churches of their choice
stops in the Life of Fast Young ""A
was the subject on which Mr. NJ. b. "li'"'n''
the evangelist from Atlanta 6a.. spoho 20 -
an hour aud half on Sunday aiter lD III -
an audience OF some l,tOJ memo ~ araatber
Notwithstanding the very Indictment Wca 1.'
the vounr men OF this city came out II mr. M
numbers 10 listen TO the confidential la ~ -,
Mr. Williams and there were not more nan
perhaps twenty empty seats III 'no IL,
building. and these only IN the upper ~
On the stage seats were IeseiNoe ~, ~ ID,
ministers and leading physicians OF lnl7 o4.Fii
anE iar@e cLorus of male voices occupied
chairs on the side of the stage. Inc mem
hers Of the General Assembly. headed Dy
Lieutenant Governor Tyler. were 4aTEey i0-
presented. 49,. .i,.form
Among the physicians on the P iltiolr'
were. Drs James. Williams. uTheI. ucnso.'
n. H..
tiers we're represented by Messrs. NlIli i.l,
Phaup. Professor Hovey. DR.. A. T.; DlcAlnLs .t'l
and Others. The following members OF lne
board OF directors OF the Association were II
attendance b. NJ. Quarles. w: II. NE
hurst. G. " Tanner William c. West. 1eoIge
Is. Sydnor. Jr. In the audience were many
prominent people and quite numoer u
fathers had brought their sons with then.
Mr.. Williams stated that the Association
was in delft and appealed to the men present
TO put their hands in their pockets and WIPE
out that debt There were twenty-iour men
right before him who could pay OF tuao ~
debtedness of -I2.O 900 without feeling IL. he
also urged those who did not yet belong 70 me
organization t. ioin it. lie said there were
about twice as many men present as the as
ISOLATION had members. at least one hai OF
them were not in il. for many members we're
not present at the meeting. lie eNhortea al
to ioin the Association. either for what imam
cial aid they could give it or for what oeneht
they could get out OF 1t. .,,.
In proceeding T. his address Mr. Williams
selected as his test the story of the trodlgal
Son. and in the most vivid colors pictured the
various sins and temptations T. which young
men SO often succumbed when they started
out IN life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
l.ntttfnc fiuaineA..

The Committees on Claims aud Salaries and
the Committee on Police held sessions yes
terday and transacted business or minor i'm
por,ance. Nothing o. public interest WAS
DONE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
How does the Labor News ike the change !?

THE opposition which has been developed
TO the proposition Of placing tho bust of
Lowell in Westminster Abbey by the side of
that of Longfellow is growing 80 formidable
that it is likely that the movement will be
abandoned without any further effort being
made. The opposition is certainly proper.
From no point OF view was Lowell entitled to
such an honor. He was merely an accom-
plished man of the world who will be practi-
cally forgotten by the end Of one or two
generations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

THE dscontiIuance Of the rapid mail ser
vice over several Southern routes after June
90th. which is now rumosed as probable. is
certain TO excite opposition as al unm stakabIe
afront to the business interests of section
Of the United States which is growing rapidly
in wealth aud population. Steps should be
taken IN time to insure against such propo-
sition being carried into effect