The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-01
II LIGHTER VEIN,

All orators were not originally boy ora
tors The late Carter Henry Harrison,
Mayor of Chicago, did not so upon the
stump until ne was more than forty
years of age. He was somewhat dif-
| ndcnt about his powers and would not
present himself as public speaker until
political honors were forced upon him.
But. when he did go upon the hastings
he became one of the most attractive
speakers of the West and was the Won
der and delight of the people. His IA
nous speech in Congress in 1876 in de-
fence Of the Marine Corps Band was
conceded to be one Of the most eloquent
and felicitous orations ever delivered On
The floor Of the House.
In this land OF broad acres it is hard
for as 20 understand that in Belgium
six millions of people live in a territory
about equal 10 the State of Maryland
ana a farm Of two acres is enough 10
support a man and his family and en-
able him to lay by something for a rainy
| day. The secret OF course. lies in the
fact that the small farm is heavily
mamrod ana every inch Of ground is
made to bring forth TO its full capacity.
Then, too, the farmer is thrifty and
makes every edge cut.
There is no Goubt that one Of the mis-
takes Of Southern EARNING is that our
people attempt TO cultivate too much
poor land and do not concentrate their
forces. a little farm, well titled, is
iicncr possession than many acres of
poor land. only partially cultivated. The
fact of the business is that the secret OF
success i'm every phase of life is concon-
iration.
Judge Stockbridge, of Circuit Covrt No.
.. city OF Baltimore rendered an opinion
two days ago to the effect that travel
ling salesman does not come within the
class for whose benefit the act giving a
priority TO the wages of clerks, servants
and employees. was intended.
The petitioner was Frank 4. McGinnis,
employed as o. travelling salesman for
William b. Tilghman & Co. upon o
salary. ana The firm having made an as
signmcnt for the benefit Of creditors,
made claim. as q preferred creditor
for three months unpaid salary, ana The
question was whether a travelling sales
man for q commercial house is a clerk,
servant or cmployc within the intent OF
the statute.
After citing many cases the court con-
Guided that ITO be entitled TO come
within the class 20 which priority is al
lowed he must be Of a class whose mem
bers usually look 10 the reward OF a
days labor or service for immediate or
present support. from whom tho COM
pany does not expect credit and to whom
it's future liability is Of no consequence;
one who IS responsible for no independ-
emit action. but who does 4 days work or
stated Job under the direction OF supe-
rior."
The territory Of New Mexico is rich
At IFHRltNfa Gnu - AAEA-'f eAtn-aAet
The population. il is said. has increased
fully 10000 since the census OF 1850 and
Governor Otsrs. who has recently made
o report. thinks that Il IS capable OF
supporting q population OF 500 C1s peo-
pie. provided irrigation be employed
wherever necessary. Fruie growing is
rapidly becoming an important industry
ana The cultivation OF the sugar beet, as
We have before mentioned IN these COZ
umns. IS making rapid headway, the cen-
ter OF this industry being in the Pecos
valley There have also been rich gold
lad9 OF late ana Governor Oters believes
thas there Will soon be a genuine mining
boom IN Tho territory. IT, ,,,y..,y
says shat the people arc o,,,r.,. ,,g-
able OF sell government an In