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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

Deadbeats are not, by a great many
the only suggestions of vegetable life that
We meet with. We see many cases. and
all Of us pass over periods of what we
call vegetating: That means plain bare
living, without any special object IA
life. with only the natural recurring ap-
pettes and wants. and the commonplace
longings after riches and notorlety. We
are like smouldering ashes. We are
waiting for something TO turn up: hardly
that The siothful man Will not so much
as take his hand from his bosom IN
this sort Of vegetable life one day is ex-
actly like another. and we have hardly
as much as a vegetable has to show for
our continuing life. No new foliage, no
new flowers, no fruit. Indifference does
not relieve responsibility. The great
Garde1 er orders this sort Of vegetable to
be cut down as n cJmberer Of the ground.
But all human vegetation IS not dis
creditable. Il IS very remarkable how
much Of the vegetable kingdom is made
to supply us examples. instructions, and
Inspirations. The highest development OF
manhood is typiied by tie tree planted
10y the watelside. that SENDS out its roots
by the rivers, that stretches out its
branches towards heaven, that brings
forth its fruit in its season. The gem
tlest iraces of the gospel are eHempliAed
by the lily; pure, beautiful, patient,
bright lowiy, submissive alive and fra
grant: opeping its bosom 10 the influences
OF light ana life. The NJ tree. the olive,
and the vine represent good. useful, hon
orable citizens And IN their places. the
Rose OF Sharon, the Cedars OF Lebanon,
tho apple trees. and the corn In its full
ear, are used as figures OF loveliness and
glory and prospecting usefulness And
on the other side the barren fig tree, the
fruitless vine. the bramble. the whitening,
unsubstantial grass. and the tares are
made TO warn us Of idle. useless, vicious,
lives. that must be called vegetables, no
thing more. As the young woman said OF
her sutton: God made him. therefore let
him be called a man We are first cous-
ms TO the trees and plants and veseta-
bles. And their story Is ours: All flesh
IS grass; and all the goodness is rs tns
flower thereof. The grass withereth, the
flower fadeth. and man returns 10 dust
as ne was. The grace Of the fashion OF
both perish alike. Where the tree fall
eth. there II shall be. What is the life
OF the vegetable? What is that Of man,
is the mystery?
There is one very important thing that
comes ND in this family matter between
us and the vegetables, when we are con-
sidering our kinsh.p, and our resem-
art. II is the sacrcdness and inviolabiiIty
Of nature. Nature we understand TO be
the dominion OF the Almighty: Art is,
where mans intelligence and enterprise
assAfts ttself-and he makes himself felt,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
Shipping Alabama Iron Abroad.

Messrs. Ennis & Co., OF Philadelphia,
who were the shippers OF. the 5oo-ton lot
OF Alabama iron which was lately taken
for Genoa I'm letter to the Manufactur-
ers' Record. say:
Alabama irons have proved in practice
desirable substitutes for English and
Scotch brands. owing 10 the favorable
location Of fits furnaces advantageous IN
land freight rates especially 70 Mobile and
Pensacola. and the low cost I'm the first
instance Of manufacturing by reason OF
ores. fuel. and limestone at proprietors'
rates. there seems 20 be no obstacle IN
IN way OF these Alabama furnaces stead
fly supplying outgoing steamers and
sailing Vessels requiring ballasting OF pig
iron with very satisfactory gains to them
selves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

And IN very truth. wherever he APP
proaohes the hnLdiwork OF God it be-
hoovos him TO low himself and take OF
his shoes from off his feet. because the
ground is holy. In horticulture and hui
man culture. in the management OF treet
and flowers md of children and grown.
people. gtntle handling and reverent.
thoughtfulDess are in order. The artist
and cultiyator does not know when he'
may be Passing his limits and damaging
the design and work OF the great crea-
tor. Flowers and trees are spoiled or
killed by unwlso manipdlatlons; and
beautiful promising natures are all per-
verted. dwarfcd and ruined by unwise
discipline and Unnatural treatment.
In the general course OF life, and what
we call higher education, before we be'
gin TO live, we are all cramped. peryert-
ed, and distorted, and inebriated, by I'M
natural and bad management, bad food
bad ideas.
in the vegetable world we force
growths and anticipate seasons, and our
products are miserably lacking in vlgor
flavor. and grace. in all essential merit.
And so it is in the forced growths and.
artificial products OF our nurseries,
schools. and colleges. The stock is de-
stroyed In tho ofiorescence for an occa-
sion.
Farther. fortune. and fame being the
rulers and inspiration OF our work. ail
enslaves nature, eniists humanity III lts
service. and cheats 1t out Of its divine
privileges with It's liveries and shows
Large. full and free manhood is lost
sight Of. We are moulded into lawyers.
doctors theologians. engineers, profess
SIGNALS OF one sort or another; we are
made up into works Of high art; and arc
made incapable Of the best privileges OF.
our existence. When these masterpieces
OF human art meet a natural growth they
wonder at a.; whence hath this man this
wisdom, having been never taught! Ana
their lives are largely vain SHOWS. we
have much to learn OF unambitious flow
oriug and fruit-bearing from our Vegeta-
bic KIN. And we little think how we strut
I'm our folly. brag OF DEFICIENCIES and glory
i'm our shame The lilies and tie oaks
are good teachers 1t is not necessary TO-
put their lessons into words. They speak,
their own language 10 our souls. All
nature IS the Voice Of God. And man
hoods prayer is. open thou mine eyes,
that ! may behold wondrous things out
OF Thy law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

gold dollar OF the present standard OF
weight aud nneness.
To us this proposition seems as I'm
possible as the invention OF perpetual
motion. 1t is a metallurglcal and Indus
trial question and TO measure mans
faith in Democratic principles by any
such shibboleth is as monstrous and IN
reasonable as the test o. pioty, which was
put TO Galileo when he was required to
deny that the world moved around the
sun, or be denounced as a hereto.
We stand with Gallileo. Mr.. st. John
along with Daniel and Jones and Teller.
who now have charge Of the Democratic
party. insist that we shall recant, or be
mathematical as no true Democrats. but
only menlals Of the Rothschilds.
The issue IS about TO be made up in
form. II has already been made up IN
substance.
We await the declaration with calm
ness. but deep distress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
They Have Left Us.
For The Times.)

They have left us, and we miss them'
Now they've gone their homeward way
Miss the SCARED and white-baired veto
rams.
And their tattered coats OF gray
They have left US. and the mem'ry
or each word and clasp OF hand.
Lingers with us. sweetly mingled
With the strains OF pixies Land"
We've seen their old eyes glisten
With their joyous heartfelt tears,
As they met the loved companions
OF those memorable years
And we've felt our own eyes moisten
When we've heard the parting sigh,
And watched the lips that quivered
With the pathos OF goodbye
They are falling daily, dying
on the rugged road or iire;
And each day mat passes Ger us
Makes a widow OF the wife,
Who, IN the bloody sixties,
Watched with tear-dimmed. loving eye,
Her young. brave-hearted husband,
With his comrades marching by.
They have left us-God be with them
We shall miss tho tattered gray;
When We meet again their numbers
VIII be fewer than to-day.
For year by year their footsteps
Draw nearer TO the grave,
Where peace shall reign forever
Ger the ranks OF Dixie's brave.
FRANK j. CRAIGIE, JR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

matter thus. The fussy people In Amer
lea would IKE TO see England and the
United States cmbroiied in war. or at
least. they pretend that they would. But
the great body OF our population would
look upon such an event az the greatest
calamity that could befall mankind as
well as the two countries directly con-
cerned.
The English people are right therefore,
TO put UP with the impatient language
OF our politicians. and treat 1t as they
would treat the carnations from
Younger brother when he was cross and
IN an fl-humor. This sort Of thing IS far
from representing the real public opinion
OF the United States. That wants peace
and peaceful relations with England, and
It Is Going to have It while she is ruled
as wisely and as greatly as she now Is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

In natural resources Virginia IS truly
wonderful; but In nothing is she more re-
nowned than for the waters OF a medici-
nal nature that burst from her springs.
And o.; these waters. whose name IS
legion. there Is. perhaps none known SO
far and wide as the Buffalo Lithia, the
govt water. Its marvellous cures are
numerous, and many prominent pnysi-
clans are using IS constantly in the treat
ment or chronic Brishts Disease. and
that with marked benefit. IL IS a kno Nn
fact that lithia is in no form so valuable
as where II exists IN carbonate, the
form in which it is found In Buffalo
Lithia water. natures mode OF solution
and division in water which has passed
through Lepidalite and Spodumene min
eral formations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
SUNDAY, JULY ., 1886.
ArrrnrYINFoEMED?

DIT. r. A. Barry. who is represented
as a physician of high standing in
Weatherford. Tex. came here to the re-
union. and went from here TO Washington
lie got TO talking TO a reporter there
and said. amongst other things
"And speaking Of money, all our people
that is. the vast majority-are suohf
for silver, as the world knows. i serious
" doubt whether the Democrats could
carry the state if the Chicago Conven-
zion failed 10 nominate a strong silver
candidate. 10 isn't because our leading
politicians. like Ex-Governor Hogg' HON.
John 5. Reagan. Senator Chiffon and
Congressman Bailey. are for SILVER that
the people really favor free coinage.
They have come 10 that behef ny
virtue OF independent reading ana study.
There never was time when the COM
mon people knew as much about inance
as they do now and never "a time Wien
they were more inclined TO follow their
own convictions
Is that fact? Is it true that
the great masses OF tho people know
more about finance now than they ever
knew before? If fl is true. then all we
can say IS, Heaven certainly took care or
preceding generations If there ever
were large collections Of human beings
that knew less Of the principles OF finance
than a great body of the American people
know to-day. then they must have had
very little concern with the finances Of
their respective countries.
We know. Of course, that there are
many designing men who are preaching
the accursed folly Of cheap money 10
gain some private end. But We know
perfectly well, also. that the great body
OF people who are supporting this vicious
heresy are ignorant, and have no idea
OF the appalling calamity they are seeking
10 bring upon their country.
DIR. Barry is as wrong about this mat
ter as he we'll can be about anything.
The free-silver men 40 not understand
the matter. Designing men have misled
them, and they are drifting on the rocks
without light or knowledge. and, what IS
more. they absolutely refuse to receive
instruction from those who could give 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
SOME CONSEQUENCES OF OUR FOLLY
COMING HOME 10 Us.

IL is hard to get through with the
unpleasant consequences that flow from
single false step. Nothing more absurd
tnan Mr.. Clevelands Venezuelan war
message ever was done in government.
II arrested the rising tide Of prosperity
that had set in. and thereby added enor-
mons strength to the free-silyer people
for the coming election. and II has been
embarrassing us at every turn and corner
ever since. The most recent annoyance
TO US proves 10 be the arrest OF a BRUSH
oescer bv the Venezuelans within the last
few weeks. The inquiries which our
state Department set on foot have no"
shown beyond question that this was an
unmtigated outrage upon the British by
tne Venezuelans. IL is shown that the
Venezuelans crossed the inc that both
parties agreed should separate them
while negotiations were IN progress, and
arrestd this British officer where he had
a perfect right 10 he. The NenezueiSns
would not. OF course, have dared 10 DO
this thing II they had not thought that
yo had taken up their quarrel and were
going TO fight 1t out with England and
they never would have got that idea into
their heads IL Nj. Cleveland had not
sent his foolish message 10 Congress.
The more that event is pondered and con-
sidered. the more incnable and inespli-
cable it becomes.
10
by this event cannot be predicted. Eng
land has certainly acted throughout the
whole imbroelio with a moderation and a
forbearance that Is as surprising as 1t is
commendaDle. Foolish people think this
conduct upon her part has been inspired
by fear OF this country. But these are
foolish people only. II her dignity or
her rights required her TO Tight this coun-
try we should soon see her embarked
In a war with MS. But she IS ruled by
enlightened Statesmen: these know that
the great body OF our people wish 10 live
ut peace with her. Thcy know tnat those
who clamor Tor war with her are the
empty-headcd restless. and troublesome
part OF our population only. and they
forbear therefore 70 take a course to-
wards US that would DO instantly started
upon II any other Power in the world
should assume such demeanor towards
rs as the authorities Of this Government
nave made u assume towards her. English
statesmen have the good sense TO say
O. our capers. "oh, that is only a little
high links cut Up by the politicians TO
serve their ends. The heart Of the Amer
icsn people is all right towards Eng
land"
And they are right when they view the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

with Jamaica rum with which to first de-
bauch the African chiefs on the Congo
coast. and then with 1t buy from them
their miserable cautivcs. taken in war.
1t Is said that the Mayfiowor. that
brought the Pilgrims over, was put into
this trade. We &c not positively assert
this. but there are plausible proofs
brought forward 70 maintain H. BE that a.
il may. the historical fact is that Nlr-
ginia Is not responsible FOR the only real
"infamy" connected with the institution
Of slavery but that the New England
Puritan States were the cupable parties.
At their remonsuances In the Federal
convention, the slave-trade was permitted.
by enactment in the Constitution, to con-
tinue until the year lSoS.
The Reverend Doctor Twitchell IS, In
the phrase Of the day a back number. and
so "slt down, Twitchell. "-Lynchbur.
News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
GIG ID1OK 80 81. ~

One OF the great figures in the National
Democratic Convention IS 10 be that au-
gust statesman from South Carolina. Hon.
y. K. Tllman. 1t is hardly surprising
that this should be so. for while Iulman
himself was not much known Of until
his Single eallus." his wool hat" and
his lurid pitchfork fixed attention upon
him. the principles Of which he has been
the most logical exponent are in com
plete dominion at Chicago, and IT Is not
very surprising. therefore. if its devotees
should be finding out their true leader
IS on the ground. and in the name OF
the real faith IS asserting its claims TO
their attention. 1illman is. therefore go
ing to be a great figure in the Chicago
convention, probably eclipsing even his
ilustrious rival, Altgeld.
Tilman has been upon the ground
al Chicago for several days, and he has
been using his opportunity TO let the
country know what he looks TO the
convention TO do.
lie says, and says boldly, "The shiooo-
leth is stin "16 to or bust
The alternatives presented by Gilman
are not entirely clear. There is no diff
fculty about understanding what ne
means by 16 to /. But what If we don't
have that? II we are not to have that,
then Dust" is the word. But who IS TO
bust? What is TO bust" and what Is
the busting" process TO be? These are
questions to the elucidation OF which
Tnlman might very proftably have APP
piled his gigantic-pitchfork And. after
all. It may be he means If he
can't get IS to l. he'll get on bust
himself. Tnlman is usually clear, II
nothing else, but he has not measured
W to his mark hero.
We are glad TO see that Tillman added
no compromises would be tolerated for
n moment-there was to be 16 70 or
bust"
We like that, anyhow, for, though we
have no idea what the busting is going
to be. we will try it rather than com
promise. ANY AilllS 10 b'ANN+ s4AfN.A '-+NNNf
and besides there is a sort Of deyil-may-
care, buccaneer suggestion in the bust
business that excites our curiosity.
Tfllman did not stop here. even. He
added that he had no idea who the con-
vention would nominate, and he did
not care much about that. Every great
man there had his mind fixed upon
principles. not men. and this is the first
convention he ever attended where the
question Of principle. received more at
tention than the question Of candl-
dates"
That. Of course. Is well. It IS as It
should be But then there are principles
and principles. There are those. for in
stance. that we learn from the Ten Com
mandments. while there are others that
prevail in those dark regions We pray that
we may be delivered from. Which class
Of principles does Tnlman mean 10 tell
US that the Chicago Convention is occu-
pied with?
We fear that If Tillman's voice is as
potential there as he expects it to be. it
will be a long time before the Democratic
party brags much Of the sort OF princi-
pies this convention equips it with.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

Ed. Bishop, who had four bullets shot
into him by Matt Cummings a few weeks
ago In Blueheld is walking about that
city, and in a short while viii be as we'll
as ever. one OF the bullets penetrated
both lungs and lodged between two rios,
another went through his body. another
through his arm. lodging In the body and
the fourth passing through the body from
acknowledgements World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
Nearly All Gone.

The great reunion, which brought so
many people TO the capital OF tho Confei-
eracy has now left reminders that IL
was held IN Richmond. Nearly all the
people have returned 10 their homes. only
Few scattered visitors remaining over
in The city with friends FOR a few days.
quite a number OF people got away on
the morning and noon trains yesterday.
None OF the officers Of the great orgauiza-
ton are now IN the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
GladneSS Comes

yNyith a better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the many phys
;o,l MS which vanish before proper eff
forts-qentle efforts-plcasant efforts
rightly directed. There Is comfort IN
the knowledge, that 50 many forms OF
sickness are not due 10 any actual as
ease. but simply TO a constipated coh"'-
tion of the system. which the pleasant
family laxative. Svrupo OF Figs. prompt
lv removes. That is why 10 IS the only
remedy with millions Of families. ana IS
everywhere esteemed 50 highly by al
who value good health. Its benehcial
effects are due 10 the fact, that IL Is inc
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debllitatlng the
organs on which it acts. Ii is therefore
all important, i'm order to get ITS bene-
fetal effects. 10 note when you pur-
chase. that You have the genuine arir
Gle. which rs manufactured by the tal-
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold Dy
all reputable druggists.
If i'm the enjoyment of good health
and the system is regular, laNatlves o3f
other remedies are then not needed IL
afflicted with any actual disease, ono
may be commended to the most sldlitu.
physicians. but If I'm need of q laxative
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup on
Firs stands highest and is most largely
Ned and gives most general satisfaction
THY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

Mr.. A. ]. Bradley. OF Manchester. dele
gate 10 the Democratic Convention from
the Third Congressional district OF Vlr-
einia. left yesterday morning for Chicago
70 attend the convention. Mr.. Thomas b.
Murphy. OF Richmond the other dele
gate from the Thirl district, left for
Washington last Thursday. and thence TO
Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

The funeral OF Mr.. r. d. Ward. whose
death on Thursday afternoon was an
nounced Ia The Times. took place from
his late residence, No. f0l north Twelfth
street. yesterday morning at II o'clock.
and was largely attended. Rev. Dr. Geo.
Cooper pastor OF the First Baptist church.
conducted the services
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
THE .
FOURQUREAN-PRICE
COMPANY.
GREAT EXCITEMENT !
ar &c su.tu.thiy

The great excitement is over. The past week
will be recorded in history as Rchmond's greatest
success, and it will ever be remembered the
great reunion of 1896. Now that all will have 4
chance to think of themselves again, our offer
ings this week embrace some goldenopportunties.
While we mention only few lines of goods every
department in the store has something to offer that
is an unusual value:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

The price of The Times Is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits OF Richmond and hanches-
Ter. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05

THE MAILING LIST is ONLY PR III
ED ABOUT EVERY Ten 1T ~ ~
THEREFORE DO NOT FEEL, l. |. E ~ =, =,
II THE DATE OPPOSITE hOt - - = -S >-1,d
CHANGED AS SOON AS THE sOb-
SCRIpTION is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
SlO)

We have just received another i'. OF
Linen Suits and separate sAif.s. DoasAt
al a low price on ceounl o' tNe .a.r''
or the season. which we onri t'-''i toe
az lower prices than We ever hN'" ,tt't
quality sold. IL Will ply you To- ''' tN. iN-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-19
AT THE DRILL SHED.
Another GOOD and New Program by
the Elsie Adair Co.

Another Good ana New Program by
the Elsie Adair Co.
The Elsie Adair company pre-
scented an entirely new program
at the drill shed yesterday even
ing, which was very enthusiastic-
ally received by the audience.
The latter was not a very large
one owing to the X. of p. ball at
Sans Souci, which attracted many
people who would have attended
Mr.. Vanderlip's performance
otherwise.
Miss Jardyne and Master Rus
sell sang several pretty airs.
Master Russell has certainly a
phenomenal voice for one so
young and, unless some accident
intervenes, will surely become a
famous singer.
The "Ghost in a Pawn Shop" a
clever but somewhat ancient skit,
in the line of farce, elected much
laughter.
Miss Adair scored another hit
in her songs, which were melodiou.'
pleasing and most charmingly
rendered. The shadow pantomime
illustrating the doings in a
doctors Office, a dentists den, and
boxing match between two men,
bers of the company who alter
nately became dwarfed or gigan-
tic, was firstrate and everyone was
pleased with it.
Mr.. Emmett "paralyzed" the
entire audience with a series of
excruciatingly funny character
sketches, limitations, comic songs,
ct cetera. They were all good.
Emmett is the best all-round
comedian whom this community
has had the pleasure of listening
to in long time.
The show wound up with Miss
40 air in her beautiful serpentine
dances. A new dance was intro
duced, called the "Toreador." 1t
was marvelously well executed
and was alone worth the price of
admission.
Tomorrow evening another new
bill will be rendered, composed
entirely of novelties.