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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
TnE WORK OLE TIE CONVENTION.

The ticket nominated by the Roanoke
convention is a good one. Tyler, Echols
and Montague are all men Of intelligence
and Of high moral character, and each is
fully qualified to discharge the duties Of
the Office to whioh he will no doubt be
elected.
The various sections Of the State are
so well represented by the several can
didates as to bring out the fun Demo-
cratic vote.
The convention also declined to tole-
rate the idea Of catering to the Populist
vote by placing a member of that party
on the ticket, although the large vote
which Captain Cooke polled was strange
feature of a Democratic convention, and
showed that there was a strong sentiment
in favor of fusing with the Populists.
We are pleased with the resolution
10 choose Senators in Congress by pri-
mary election, and regret that the con-
We ltion refused to adopted.
There are some good planks in the plat
form, and If the free silver and Populistic
features had been left out, all Democrats
in tho State would rally to the support
Of the ticket. But the whole document,
as were all the proceedings Of the con-
vention, IS favored with ultra free sill
verism and that is made the supreme test
Of Democracy.
We confess to amazement in watching
the proceedings of the convention. We
know Of a certainty that there We're many
men in that assembly who cannot and
who do not believe that the free and
unlimited coinage by this country. alone
Of silver at the ratio Of 16 to /, is for the
good Of the nation, but very much the
reverse and yet IN all the speeches that
we have read. and in the entire proceed
ings OF the convention, we have seen no
word Of protest. All the delegates ac-
quiesced and all voted TO reaffrm the
Chicago platform, although Senator Dam
lei said. and was applauded that he be-
lioved that it had been better in the late
campaign had some Of the planks Of the
Chicago platform been left off.
We cannot understand it. The whole
business is utterly inexplicable in any way
that we can view it, knowing as we do
the good sense, the integrity and the pa
triotism Of the men concerned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
A CUSTOM MORE HoNoRED IN THE
BREACH.

Mr.. Kean, Of Louisa, offered rcsoiu-
ton before the Platform Committee OF
the Roanoke Convention declaring It i'm
proper for members Of the Legislature
to he elected to outside offices TO be filled
by that body.
We regret that the resolution was not
adopted. The party would have done
well to put itself on record in opposition
to this too prevalent custom. Members OF
the Legislature who become candidates
for such Offices take an unfair advantage
Of outsiders and such a system opens the
way to log .olling and other abuses.
Complaints against the practice have
otter been heard in previous years,
greatly to the dlscredit Of the Legislature
1t Is but natural that members of the
same body should form attachments
when thus associated and Legislative
courtesy" also becomes a factor, so that
elections are apt 10 so by favor instead
OF by merit.
We know Of a case where a member OF
the Legislature who was seeking an APP
pointment from the Governor secured
practically the solid endorsement OF his
brother members, IN the face OF the fact
that his opponent had the overwhelming
endorsement of the people Of the commu-
nifty in which the appointee was to serve.
The members did not take into consider
alton the relative qualifications of the
two applicants, nor aid they consult the
wishes Of the people who were directly
interested. They endorsed the application
of the brother member because they liked
him and because the unwritten law Of
Legislative courtesy" demanded it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
SENATOR'S BY PRIMARY.

A Virginia exchange offers. as an argu-
ment against the choosing Of the United
States senators by the primary plan, the
fact that in South Carolina where the
plan prevails. "Irby and McI.aurin are
making a most undigniaed house to house
canvass"
We submit that the ''undignihed" as
pect Of the candidates is not 10 be COM
pared to the disgraoeful scenes that have
been too often witnessed in such contests
before the Legislatures OF several States
that We could name.
There is certainly. under the primary
plan. a very unpromislng fsd for
bribery and corruption and more than
all. the people krow what they are do
ing. when the candidates are thus chosen.
There can DO no secret and underhand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

The Times refers 20 the sad plight OF
Secretary sherman and adds:
The need for some decisive action exists
quite apart from any consideration OF
Mr. Shermans general fitness for the
place, and il arises largely from the de-
velopment Of facts that were reasonably
definitely known before the appointment
was made 10 is in full appreciation or
The pathetic nature of the present situa-
ton. so far as concerns the veteran
leader that we recognize the urgent ne
costly OF dealing promptly and effectual-
y with that situation. IL may truly be
said that. for the actual condition or
things, the Secretary himself IS not at all
responsible. But surely the President
cannot ignore the gravity Of the fact that
the Secretary is not responsible for the
embarrassments OF the moment because,
in sad truth he is generally irresponsible.
man in private life who is free TO 90
wha. he will and yet who does not really
know what he is doins. is an object OF
pity to his friends and Of s0licitude 10
his family. A man az the head
~ the Department of state. the
immediate director Of the foreign
policy Of the government az time
when our relations I'M several quarters
are, to say the least, extremely delicate,
VINO is in such condition is obviously
O. source Of a GOod deal of danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

rcsting-place Of Confederate soldiers who
had been Inferred here and there as cit-
cumstlnces might direct during ine war.
Many who had been slain BOB battle ana
buried where they FELL were removed 10
the new cemetery and handsome ih1iH-
mcnt bearing am appropriate inscription
has been erected 90 their memory.
AmOu- many valiant youths WHO aN'A
their ..nI for the Lost cause, non. hili
deserve Immcm0r1uou tu4u captain 'f Ii-
liam 3D. itr.ey, OF South Carolina WHO
was wounded 90 Brandy station ln lN.a
county june % 1863. while serving on h-i-
Cral Stuart stan.
Captain Farley might have survived hi5
wound. but when thC surgeon approached
him as he lly on th. battlefield bleeding
urJfuscly. Doc refused t0 receive amy iIlru-
ton until tho wound of DTS trIDud and sue
pcriOr officer, General H. q Hhu.', VINO
had fallen near him. had been ot.e 90
General Butler bad been seriously wound
"a, but h lile was saved ny udtln- ".9
beg promptly amuutat0d. captain FAR
leg died from exhaustion.
The world has for centuries appdune1
Sir Philip Sydney as tine nobIct ot men,
because Dice gave the water Dol-
tie brought 90 him when he
Law DYING on the grassy field. 20 a
wounded soldier. What was this act of
unselGshncss compared tO that OF Farley,
who sacrificed hia young lie $50 lul oi
hope and promise 10 save DIS iuendt
The heroic youth. who was but twenty
six when death came tl lim. was buried
in the Dot of Dr william Ashhy.
For some years it was supposed that
Captain Fdrleys remains would Doe re-
moved % South Carolina. his native state
Seeing that this would not No done. come
Of his comrades-in-arms determined to
preserve the memory of man capable ot
such VOlOfsus deeds. uudcItook il erect
suitable stone 1t Dis last resting place
1T is chiefly due 90 the persistent efforts
of Captain W. a. Ashby. CIR oblsiuE and
efficient postmaster chat handsome
monument now marks The grave oi lhls
noble young CaroAn.au, who died on VIE
g.ni4 sell
Although far from the land of his birth
and his chHdhOods friends. his fame is
cherished and his memory rcvered by au
Nirginians
let those who draw near the spot where
Farley rests tread lightly, for here, let
am men know a true hero sleeps
"Underneath this stone doth le'
As much beauty as could die.
Which when alive did v.eor give
TO as much virtue as could liVo.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
FRIDAY. AUGUST 10, 1891.
To DAy,s.MrErINGs AND EVENTS.


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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
Governor Atkinson's Latest.

The Sun in commenting on tho recent
declaration OF Governor Atkinson OF West
Virginia that a man was 1ustihabie Tor
shooting another who had aiienated the
affections Of his wife, says:
II Governor Atkinson entertains such
views as these, he should lose no time in
advising the Legislature OF West Virginia
TO change the laws Of that state I'm re-
spoct to offences tending to disturb the
martial relation and In regard TO justi-
fable homicide The alienauong or a
wifes affections IS a grave private wrong
and may properly be declared by statute
to be a serious criminal offence; but no.
where I'm any civilized country that we
know OF has II yet been made capital
crime or one punishable by imprisonment
for life Governor AtkinsOn's reported
remarks concerning the HINES case could
only be justified or excused II the laws Of
West Virginia prescribed death or lifelong
Incarceration as a penalty for the mis-
conduct Of the man whom Hines tried TO
kill.
Under existing legislation. however
Governor Atldnson's extraordinary OUT
burst f. simply an invitation and incite-
ment 10 lawlossuess and disorder, which
would be dlscredtable IN the Chief Mag
istrate Of State OF the American Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

we would like for the Hon. James Hoge
Tyler 10 tell us how he is going to do any
thing about It II that really be the Esprit
OF man?' II man be selfish as he in
sists, then what is the power aside from
tho religion OF Christ. that Is going 70
restrain his selnshness and make him n
self-abnegating pnilanthropist7 II Mr..
Tyler would only show us some way TO
thrash this selfish spirit out OF man we
might be willipg 10 join him in pursuing
10. But given the fact that man Is sell
fish. 1t does not seem unnatural that
each one should be striving with all his
might to get tho most possible for him
self. even II by means OF "soulless or
ganization." And we must frankly ad-
NIT that when we see this selfish spirit
OF man." acting through one OF It's soul
less organizations, reducing tho price
Of articles OF necessity In every
day use. we are compelled to say
that the "selhsh spirit" with its
"soulless organizations" docs not seem
to be such very bad thing for man after
all.
Mr.. Tyler. believing as he does that
misery is abroad and chaos at hand, IA
vors heroic remedies for the Ills that are,
and those that threaten. lie would burst
tho bands and tear loose the fotters that
bind us worse than tyrant's chains"-a
noble sentiment! But we fear that If Mr..
Tyler had his way we should not be much
better off after Le had burst the bands"
etc. We fear we should only be swap
ping the devil for a witch" and be
held by tighter and more intolerable
bands. 1t may be very bad TO have a
stable money system under which every
man knows at all times exactly hoy he
stands, and industrial combinations, that
cheaper all the necossaries Of life, may
be curses to mankind. We do not affirm
these things, but Mr.. Tyler seems to think
so. We do not, however, believe our
situation Will be improved, no matter
how bad it may be by legislation which
robs every man having $1,000 due him OF
500 Of it, and leaves every man uncertain.
about what he must pay when he gives
his note for $1,000; or by further legisla-
ton which dissolvcs the present indus
trial combinations and forbids men to
work together in concert in the future.
However bad our present lot may be, we
think it would be far worse then.
And. upon the whole, we are forced to
conclude that as a high flyer in speech,
Mr.. Tyler is not easily headed. But as
q political economist, he has a great deal
TO learn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
ATimely Warning.

Tho Tribune I'm referring 10 the govern
ment5 warning TO gold seekers. says.
The Secretary Of the Interior has issued
n timely warning 90 the gold seekers who
regardless Of tho dictates of prudence are
seeking the Kl0ndile gold fields without
adequate preparation 90 Withstand the
rig0rs of am Arctic winter and the Driya-
tions of an isolated settlement. cut OH
from am supplies of food. Ho simply Zee
ncats what every expert has said from
the beginning Of tho excitement. what the
newspapers have repeatedly told
their readers who rely them
implicitly for Information as 20 tho
e0ries and riches OF this land
of promise which the Inconsistency
of s1ueulne alvonturers studiously is-
more. Ills official declaration of the DIFF
dculdos and dangers Of the Yukon region
may Doe more effective than other state
ments have been. At any rate, Doe puts
the government on record as advising
acainst ill-preuarcd expeditions. and
throws upon those who persist On court
us suffering the responsibility for their
own stuhbOruncss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

A sensational suit for alimony recently
came TO an end for the time being in the
Superior Court OF Savannah, Ga.
The jury i'm the case of Katie DAILY VS..
NJ. j. Daley. suit for alimony. was dis
charged, after being out since Saturday
noon and mistrial declared.
Daley refused 10 support his wife. all
leging unfaithfulness. Both are Catholics
and he would not sue for divorce. She
sued him for alimony and Judge Falli-
giant granted her temporary alimony Of
$40 per month seven months ago. Daley
refused TO pay f. and spent i've months
in Jail rather than give mp.
The suit, which'has just ended I'm mis-
trial, was for permanent alimony OF SIS
per month and $50 attorneys fees.
Daley Is now making arrangements TO
pay back temporary alimony to keep from
going TO Jail again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

DR.. W. j. Reese died while sitting at the
dinner table at his home near EeikulD
says a special from selma. Ala. The
doctor was a dentist hy professor and
for number OF years followed his profcs-
sion I'm Montgomery. He was last seen
in Selma during the trial OF his son. W. j
Reese. Jr, for the killing of Mr. Frank
Riggs. and was, 10 an appearances. In the
best of health. lie died from heart dis
case Dr. Reese was a brave Confederate
soldier and a gentleman Of the old school
lie was i'm the Mexican war and distin-
guished himself for bravery. When the
civil war broke out he Joined the cello
brated "Jen Davis Artillery. organized
In Montgomery. and made a splendid re-
cord. Thus SC SIS that another of the old
braves answered to the roll call on the
shores Of eternity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
AFlorida Hero.

In these days Of piping peace 30 SIS
well TO note that the old torch of her0ism
IS yet alight among us. On August Sd
Eugene Britton and Walker Gwynn, of
Tallahassee. had their boat capsized
about midnight between Carrabcile
and ST. Teresa in the Gulf. They soon
realized that they would perish IL they
persisted in clinging to the wreck, they
were two miles from shore. and the
waves were running high. Brtton could
not swim, but Gwynn could. although
he was not strong. and had been crip-
pie from childhood. lie struck ont. how
ever, reached tho shore I'm safety ran
two miles 90 the nearest house. secured
help, and saved his companion. That is
the spirit that rises superior 20 the
weakness Of the b0dy.-Florida Citizen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

organization and the man chosen by pri-
mary election will be the choice OF the
people and not the choice OF some clique
or faction or corporation.
Az 10 the South Carolina case. the peo-
pie have tried the primary plan and Ike
II so well that It has become n fixed IN
stitution In that state.
We are clearly OF opinion that senators
I'm Congress should be chosen by direct
vote OF the people. But as that cannot
bo done under the constitution the next
best thing is TO select the party candi-
date by primary and make 1t obligatory
upon party members OF the Legislature
to cast their votes for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
Hnfched Snakes

A st. Augustine correspondent says:
About two weeks ago a negro. in tear
Ing up an old board pavement in front
OF Judge Cooper's residence discovered
nest OF snake eggs. The Judge con-
cluded 20 experiment. and. placing the
eggs in a glass Jar filed with sand. Doe
kept them IN the sun 10 see If they
would hatch. on going 10 examine the
Jar yesterday no discovered number
of little snakes gliding about. while
from many Of the eggs little heads were
peepng ont. or the twenty-five eggs
nearly all Matched. Judge Cooper took
the curiosity 10 his Office but SO many
people gathered 90 see the unusual sight
that the judge was compelled 10 send
the far 10 Joe Perry's saloon where
snake medicines are dispensed. Later
the curiosity viii he presented 10 Or.
webb. president Of the st. Augustine
Historical and Scientific Society, for its
museum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

The Charlotte On. c. Observer tells this
story:
Rev John +. Butt has two pressed
lilies from Palestine recently sent him
by Rev. De Witt Talm1ce. land which
] prize very much said Nr. Butt "fou
know" said he. "Talmage and myself
are said 10 look very much alike. j was
feeling very good over the comparison
made when Talmago was last here. until
I heard man behind me say that no
thought Talmage was the usliest man he
ever saw. Then I didn't feel so comph-
mented at being said 10 resemble him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

The proposition Of The Times that the
Democratic Convention of Virginia con-
fine the platform to state issues, leav-
ing alone for this time the questions
of purely national concern was not so
absurd as some Of the siyerites seemed
to think.
The Admission (Ala) Hot Blast recently
printed the following editorial article;
We notice quite a number OF papers
commenting favorably on the plan ADOPT
ed by the Democrats of Maryland ne
cause an effort is made TO reconcile the
differences which exist in that state by
straddling the financial plank IN the chi
cago platform.
AZ that adopted I'm Maryland. We are
i'm favor Of making platform in this
state dealing with state issues alone
and in this there is no sacrifice on prln-
ciple. Neither will there be an EFFORT 10
deceive the people by ambiguous or mean
inpless words. This policy viii harmonic
and hiring together I'm the state election
all those who supported the Democratic
nominees last August, and will secure the
reelection of Governor Johnston by
large majority
BY the Adoption OF inc l'ii'f VIM"
we propose the silver men Of the state
lose nothing. as the last platform VIII
stand as the last utterance of the par
tv I'm this state on national issues.
with a platform dealing with state
issues alone. we will secure harmony
and union Of effort among the men who
supported the Democratic nominees 90
the last state election, and there will be
less bitterness and strife I'm next year
campaign than any had I'm the state for
several years But with n platform deal
ing with national issues from present
Indications. the campaign for next year
Will be characterized by unprecedented
strife and bitterness and viii result I'm
great injury 10 the material interests of
the state as we'll as 10 the Democratic
party.
Not long after that publication was
made, the same paper further saidi
The Democracy Of Alabama has not yet
spoken. and IL is premature for any pa
per to assert positively that it viii not
eliminate national issues from the I=-xt
state platform. ~ the newspapers Of
the State are reliable index or public
feeling then the indications are that the
next state platform viii not deal with
national issues, as of the papers which
have expressed an opinion more than two
TO one saw that harmony should be Sc
cured In the party next year I'm this State
by eliminating national issues.
It would appear, therefore that the
Democratic press Of Alabama IS by a
large majority favorable TO the position
taken by The Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
Died In Inc Pnlplt.

Rev. William IT, Lawrence, while con-
GLIDING the services at church near Law
renee Station. Ala, fell dead without
moments warning. lie was member
of one OF the most prominent families
Of the county and was highly esteemed
for his stability Of character and use
ful life. lie served through the war in
the Nineteenth Alabama Infantry and
lost a leg In the battles around Atlanta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
Anunnecessarr Safernard.

Dumleigh-Fogg has nasty way Of
talking some times The way he spoke
OF my new story was mean enough.
Copleigh-Did he say 1t wasn't a good
thing?
Dumleigh-No. he didn't go quite so far
as that but ne expressed the opinion that
/ was excessively cautious IN getting it
copyrightod.-Boston Transcript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
Looking Ahead.

Lightbve--At last, dear Sophia, we are
alone, and / can tell you that l 10
Sophia-Oh. please, no, Mr.. Lishtlove,
don't tell me here.
Lightlove-Why not? There are no wit
nCssos.
sophia-Thats just it!-Punch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

Topics Of the Times Discussed by the mets
ropoliian Dailies.'

Inc Dtcline IN oNfcis
In an article on the decline IN the price
Of silver the World says:
Silver has encountered a stih further
decline to % 3-S cents an ounce. At this
price the bullion In a silver dollar IS worth
A. ga cents.
This enormous and continued decline
cannot be attributed to manipulation, Tor
there has been no sign Of any such thing
anywhere. Nor can II be attributed 10
a falling of IN the East Indian demand,
for India has taken this year Slo'SvJ'uO'
worth against only S9&2oO last ye"r.
Neither can decentralization by the ACT
Of 1873 In this country be Responsible Tor
we coined last year 2i,00O0O iul lesh-
tender silver dollars. or more than twice
as mdny as were coined from lis9 10 80
The main trouble IS that under cheapeh-
ened methods more silver Is produced
every year than the world wants ana
that the demand for 1t in markets I'M