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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
ton says:


Virginians who would go TO the Klon-
dixie in search of gold are making a mis-
take. The place for them to search for
gold is in their own State. There is a
brighter day for Virginia. With her great
mineral wealth, with her excellent farm
ing lands. with her capabilities as a man
ufacturing community, with her water
ways and water power and other advan-
tages too numerous TO mention, there is
fortune in Virginia for every industrious,
vigorous, enterprising man who will seek
It, and seek it diligently.
DO not go away from Virginia in search
Of gold. Look for it right here at home.
Dig for ii earnestly and intelligently and
in due time you will be sure TO find IT,.
1t is not. as in the Klondike regions, a
matter largely OF chance, but just sim
pie, every day industry, and the priva-
lions are not one-tenth so great.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
src,v WILSON'S SOUTHERN TOUR.

The Chicago Chronicle is disposed TO
make fun OF the proposed tour of Secre-
tary Wilson through the South. 1t says
that Mr.. Wilson's visit will not make any
difference one way or the other, and Will
have no effect upon crops or markets or
conditions. that Gods sunshine will beam
upon the fields OF the South just exactly
as IL the official Mr.. Wilson had not been
there, and that the fructifying showers
that bring bounteous crops will fall from
the bending heavens. In conclusion, the
Chronicle hopes that Mr. Wilson will
have a nice time that being the object
directly in view by government Official
when he goes upon a heightened official
journey"
Yes, Mr.. Wilson will have nice time.
and we have no doubt that he looks for
ward with pleasure to his visit. The
South is hospitable. and already feels
kindly towards Mr.. Wilson because of
the pleasant things that lie has recently
said about the South and the Southern
people. His visit will not make the crops
more plentiful, nor make the heavens
bend lower. but 1t will have the effect of
encouraging the Southern people in .heir
work Of progress and when he returns
10 the North Mr.. Wilson will no doubt
tell tale that will open the eyes of the
Northern people, and possibly make our
Chicago contemporary a bit enUous.
In short. Mr. Wilson's journey will not
be without its practical results. TO slim
ulate the South. to inform the North. and
to advertise as they deserve the great re-
sources and advantages Of the Southern
section are practical aims entirely worthy
OF the attention Of a member Of the Pres
idents Cabinet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11

ost vear seem TO have been a godsend to
the farmers. for most OF the two years
cron Of corn is still in their hands ana
commands good prices. II they had been
able TO sell last year they would De much
worse of now financially.
Mr. crary SAYS the State Is starting out
on a nhenomenal boom. and quotes his
authority for the statement. Omaha Is
cen "a have n cotton beet sugar plant
connected with a glucose factory that will
use 10 900 bushels OF corn day.
",There were never so many cattle In the
state as to-day" added Mr.. Crazy They
arc being finished for the market by The
farmers. who are slow In selling thelr
corn outright. For feeding cattle corn is
worth upwards OF 20 cents bushei. we
have had ample rains and Nebraska ~
the best looking agricultural state IN tne
Union. Farmers can borrow plenty OF
money 10 buy feeding cattle. since jan
nary 1st. $40. 900 900 OF mortgage indept-
edness has been paid I'm the state. Pop
ulism and Organism are, therefore on the
wane. and the representatives or those
ideas are ceasing to feel that they can
legislate money into their pockets.
Mr.. Bryan was peculiarly a product OF
hard times. II IT had not been for the
manic of 1893 and the period of depres-
sion that followed IT, there would have
been no free silver campaign. which MADE
Mr. Rrvan what he Is The ebb tide OF
prosperity. contradictory as II may SEEM
was 10 Mr.. Bryan a veritable food tide'
unon which he rode on TO fortune ana 10
fame. The tide has now turned. however
and as prosperity flows in. Mr.. Bryan 3
tide is necessarily on the ebb.
Several months ago. Mr.. Bryan was
progressing through the country, jocular-
" asking every man he saw II he had
vet met the General" and being asked
"what General" would reply General
Prosperity" Mr.. Bryan chuckled over
his Joke. and seemed to enjoy 1t most
heartily. though II was anything but
amusing to those who had not made so
much as he had out Of the period OF de-
nression. But Mr.. Bryan now sees the
General approaching, and with every
stride forward. Mr.. Bryan retires farther
and farther into the background ana Is
silent.
The march Of progress does not make
music for -r- Bryan's ears. He has fat
tened on calamity. and hence prosperity
means everlasting retirement FOR MT
Rrvan from the field Of national poll
tics.
We do not mean to speak harshly. We
state the simple facts as we understand
,bom II this country is prosperous III
1900 as there is now. every indication 'h"'
II will be. every sensible man knows that
free silver and Organism will be an I'M
possible issue. Bryan without free Sill
yer is dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
r,,r Co>yrYTIoNTO TODAY.

The candidates before the Roanoke
Convention for the position of honor are
all good men, and. so far as the people
at large are concerned, it will matter
very little TO them upon which of the
candidates the conventions honors are
conferred.
But the work of framing a platform
upon which the party shall make us
fight Is quite another question, ana a
question Of most serious consideration.
little while ago it seemed to be FORE
gone conclusion that the Chicago plat
form would be reaffirmed in toto, but
within the past thirty days conditions
have so changed as 10 bring some OF the
most ardent free silverites TO reflection
The signs of returning prosperity are
unmistakable, and as surely as prosperity
returns. Just so surely will the free silver
issue die the death. There can be no TWO
opinions about this.
The Maryland Democrats have read the
signs of the times intelligently, and in
their convention refused TO commit the
party to the free coinage Of silver at the
ratio of 16 TO /. What will the Virginia
convention do? Will it tie itself TO an
issue whose death knell has already been
sounded and thereby ALLEVIATE many good
Democrats in this State?
This is the great question which the
convention has to determine VIII IT
cater TO Populism, or will it return 10
those principles by which its great VIC
tories Of the past have been achieved!
We shall see.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Nrornes ON Emigration.

The leading and representative negroes
of Atlanta do not agree with the emigra-
ton scheme OF Bishop Turner, says the
Atlanta Constitution.
In fact. there seems to be very de-
cided difference OF opinion between the
Bishop and the more prominent colored
people of his city on this subject OF
African emigration. A few of them are
for emigration, but they want TO go at
the matter in a different manner from
the Bishop
The leading ministers OF the city think
the proper place for the negro Is In
this country. They say that the negro
was brought here and that he should
stay here. Those who agree that me
negro should go back to Africa think
that only the cultured and well-educated
negroes should emigrate. and tnat the
others should remain here unul they
reach a high state Of civilization ana
education.
There seems TO be slight feeling
among tie negroes that emigration
would be the proper thing In the eVen'
that a practicable scheme could be ar
ranged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Shooting at Different Marks,

Editor of The Times:
Sir:-I do not ask space in your paper
sufficient to reply 10 Mr.. Edgar Allen $
lengthy article I'm this days issue, but
only for enough 10 say that he and / are
shooting at different marks. He speaks
OF the action or nOn-actiOn Of Friend
ship Lodge No. 10. /. Q. O. F.. with which
/ have nothing 10 do. l speak Of the nom
action Of the Widows and Orphans Re
lief Association 1.-TWO separate and distinct
organizatiOns). As a representative OF the
Widows and Orphans Relief Association,
] will say 10 mas waited five yea s for the
lawful certificate OF death 10 be presented.
and II has nothing to do with the reasons
why II has never been presented. ! re-
peat that said Association asks no ques-
tion as TO the religion Of its members.
Ii seems 20 me a suit 10 compel MS
Lodge TO give the certificate would nave
been a better plan than suit 10 compel
the Association 10 perform an illegal act.
Very respectfully.
r. WILEY DAVIS. First Nice-Pres.
Odd-FellOws w. and o. Relief ASS n.
Richmond, Va, August TO- 1891
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
BRyAN,s OCCUPATION GONE.

The newspapers are noting that the
Hon. VIM. ]. Bryan has not recently
made speech. The explanation is easy.
The tide Of prosperity that has now set
in has struck the Nebraskan dumb. and
reports from his own State are among
the most encouraging that we have seen
in print.
Mr.. w. ii. Crazy real estate dealer OF
Omaha, Nebraska. and formerly presi-
dent Of a Democratic club there is in
Washington. and the Post of yesterday
reports Mr.. Crary as follows:
Nebraska has produced an enormous
amount of wealth in the last two years. -"
said Mr. Crazy, who proceeded TO quote
figures about the $50, 000 o00-bushel corn
crop-15. co., 900 bushels more than the phe-
nomenal crop for 1850, 900 900 bushel
wheat crop. and 5000. Ooo-bushel crop OF
other small grains. THE hard times OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11

and the personal antagonism thus engen-
dered. the proximity OF Spain TO the broad.
liberal influences OF the French republic,
where there are ties OF mutual affection
and the government exerts itself 10 help
its citizens.
''The act does not mean a personal pre-
fudice against Canovas. but against his
political stand and views and the ex-
IRENE element ne represents. II was the
well-developed symptom OF the most deep
seated antagonsm to the creed OF tne
Canovas party. The Barcelona incident
oava evidence OF the tremendous anti
administration operations and the strick-
on Premier's Endorsement of Weyler' put
ting him in command of Barcelona atter
trat affair. greatly added TO Canovas
unpopularity. The indications point TO
the assassin as a victim OF that BARGE
Iona incident.
We abhor anarchy and the work OF all
anarchists and assassins so cordially that
we cannot complacently contemplate any
suggestions OF good flowing from. the
commission of such crime as Canovas'
assassination. But II the CONFUSION
which is now shaking the Spanish peo-
ple shall end in giving them true Re
public and I'm liberating Cuba. great re-
suit for both people will be accomplished.
We cannot patiently think Of that re-
suit as flowing from the assassin's deed
nor will II II 1t does come. 1t VIII HOW
from the conditions Of public opinion
which his deed reused into action. But
II It does arrive we shall bless the Provi-
dence that brought it to Spain and Cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Lost and Found.

4 special from De Funiak Springs, Fla,
says: Senator l.. j. Reeves had quite a
scare" Wednesday morning. lie and
his wife left here ON the morning excur-
sion train TO attend the Corn
Fair in Pensacola. and when they reach
ed Chestview. Mr.. Reeves missed from
his pocket so that he thought he had
with him. lie Immediately photographed
here TO Mr. Watson. who lives With
him, to look through the house and
see IL he could find any trace OF the miss
ing money. Mr. Watson answered him al
Pensacola. When they returned here
Friday morning they were greatly re-
tieyed TO find the money which had
caused so much anxiety. calmly lying in
Mrs. Reeves top bureau drawer, wrap
ped in a piece OF writing-paper. Mrs.
Reeves says that she has no recollection
of putting it there, and Mr. Reeves Is
certain that he did not.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Came on the Virginia.

The arrivals on the Bay Line steamer
Virginia from Baltimore and the North
Yesterday were these:
J. +. Derrick. James Brown. A. Berwan-
ger. S. Harrison and sister. Miss NJ.
Grimes. ]. w. Drew and daughter, Miss
4. Drew. William L. Mason and party.
6. VI. Bremen. A. Rosenheim. Il. Cottrell
and narty. A. :. G.. owens and party, VIII
liam T. Smith and wife. u. Hackett, Miss
n Kilfay. c. w. Wood II. Booker. l.;
Jones, Or. c. Bowman. a. Waltbower and
wife. a. BinsWanger and father Miss
Binswanger and sister 4. y. wilson MISS
n Rev I, A. Iarr. n. Pragg. f. III. Cum
ningham. ]. Duffey r. W jeffrey. VIII
liam G.. Baux and wife. George j. Blome,
NJ. Jackson and child F. lehman. Miss
NJ. phillips. ]. Garrison. Miss j. Boyer
l.. s. Seaman. two Sisters Of Charity, n.
Jones. +. Wilson. Mrs. +. Cook. j. t.
Graves. c. NJ. Mahoney. +. Graham.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
LIFE OF SENATOR X. MT. HUNTER

We have noticed recently that there
was a movement on foot TO erect a
monument OF some sort TO the late Sena-
tor r. NJ. #. Hunter. Close upon this
comes the information that Professor
James NJ. Garnett contemplates, with
the approval of the family of Senator
Hunter. TO write a sketch of his life. In
pursuance OF this. Professor Garnett has
been investigating all the materials in
the possession of the family of Senator
Hunter. but finds that he will be obliged
to rely upon the aid Of those who have
ever had correspondence with him. His
public documents are matters Of record
but his private correspondence is in the
hands of those with whom 1t was had
Professor Garnett is very DESTROYS to re-
ceive from any person the originals or
copies of all letters from Senator Hun
ter. 1t is only in this way that the
complete record OF a true, noble and
distinguished Virginia statesman can be
preserved for the benefit OF those who
value integrity. consistency, and cour-
age, especially now when il is so sorely
needed in our Commonwealth.
Any communication addressed TO Pro-
lessor Garnett at Mddleburg, Va, will
reach him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
had expected Just what happened. The

dispensary people were. of course. not
very well pleased. IL looked very much
to them as though their occupations
would soon be gone. They were not
saying much, however. The Saturday
rush was notably absent 1t some Of the
dspensaries. The package stores have
perhaps cut down dispensary sales con-
slderably.
The package stores are increasing in
numbers and rapidly filling In their
stocks. In many OF them liquor can be
purchased in all quantities from a half
pint to a barrel and at prices ranging
from 10 cents for n half pint OF 50 per
cent. corn whisky TO the highest priced
and best known brands Of wine. The
cheaper grades OF liquor bring but little
profit to the package men, but they are
obliged 10 sell them to meet the opposl-
tlon Of the State. which has been selling
80 per cent. corn whisky at 10 cents a
half pint for some time. and other low
grades OF liquor at like prices.
All the package stores now have the
smaller packages made up IN paper car
toons and the variety TO be found in the
several places Is as good as found in any
OF the dispensaries. There are no forms
or ceremonies TO be gone through with in
the package stores and IL purchasers de-
sire it the goods can be sent home for
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
A Grand Spectacle.

A special telegram from Norfolk says
Governor Russell OF North Carolina,
will spend some time At Virginia Beach
next week. and il is expected that Gov
ernor OFerrall will also be there on
the 18th, as on that day there will be
given at Ocean View the grandest mill
tary spectacle ever seen in Eastern Nir-
ginia. Fifteen companies and several bat
teries OF artillery will participate in a
brilliant sham battle. Five thousand
rounds OF ammunition will be fired.
Adjutant- General Anderson viii be pres
emit, and there will be grand dress
parade, which will follow the field ma
noeuvres. After this the troops WIZ be
reviewed by the two governors, should
both be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
To Invite Pickett Camp.

Acting Mayor William NJ. Turpin has
sent a notification 20 the members of the
city Council 10 be present AT the Cham
her OF Commerce this morning at
10 o'clock TO unite with the Young Men S
Business Association and Pickett Camp
in receiving the Mayor and other citizens
Philadelphia
1t is proposed 10 make the Philadel-
phians visit pleasant one. They will
arrive i'm this city az Slj o'clock this
morning and he escorted 10 the Cham
Der of Commerce by a joint committee
OF the Young Mems Business Association
and Pickett Camp.
Although the affair will be 10 a degree
formal its fOrmahty will not mar the
welcome extended the visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
What Interests New York.

The World would show the importance
of the city election by the following COM
parisOn: 49,.
The net ordinary expenditures OF the
Federal Government for 1896 amounted
10 s49l per capita on the entire popula-
ton of the country.
The net ordinary expenditures OF the
local governments OF the territory inclu-
ded in Greater New York for 1896 amount
cd 10 lust about s25 per capita on the
100000 people living therein
These two facts imply that. as matter
OF per capita taxation. the people OF the
consolidated city have five times as much
al stake I'm the coming municipal cleo
ton as they had in the Presidential cleo
ton of last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
IAckson's Injunction.

The Tribune says:
The text of Judge Jackson's injunction
upon the coal strikers differs materially
in substance from the abstracts when
were telegraphed at the time it was Is
sued. Those abstracts certainly JUSTIFIED
the complaint of Debs that he was or
dered off the earth" and Indicated an
astonishing invasion OF the rights Of the
citizen which seemed more likely to pro-
mote resentment and consequent disorder
among the strikers than 10 induce them
10 keep the peace. II is difficult how
ever. to understand what they want 70
do which the injunction as now reported
does not permit them 10 do, provided OF
course. that they want 10 maintain or
der and conduct their strike without IN
vading the Constitutional rights OF the
operators and the working miners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
SPIRIT OF THE SRW YORK PRESS.

Under the heading Peace. II they have
TO fight for it," the Times says:
However much they may Grouse the
Jealousy and rufiie up the sensibiities OF
France. TIE extraordinary cordial words
with which the Car and the Kaiser
toasted each Other at the state banquet
in St. Petersburg are a guarantee or
peace and will reassure Europe. The En-
peror William gave singular emphasis TO
his pledge OF support to the Cars OF
forts to restrain and punish peace break
ers by uttering it in the Russian IAN
guage. frightening at once the compl-
ment to his host and the political signih-
canoe of his words.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Richmondrrs Abroad.

The Louisville Times prints the follow
ms society item:
Mr.. and Mrs Cyrus Marsh, VINO nave
recently returned from virginia 10 their
home at O'Bannon, are enjoying happy
reunion with their family whlch con-
sists Of Mrs. ". NJ Bronaugh' OF rem
broke. Ky; Mrs. l. q. West OF Klcn-
mond. Va; Mrs MAY NJ Foster Captain
James ii. Marsh. of Natchez. Miss; Mr..
Myron Marsh. OF Blueneld. w. Va; and
Mr.. Burrel II. Marsh. Of Winston, y.
c. Two years ago the family met IN
Richmond, Va. at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. /. G.. West.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
SOTJH ERN NOTES.

The Atlantic Coast Line has decided to
build new railroad from Elrod Robson
county. a point on the Wilson Short cut
TO Hub, Columbus county, y. c., the
terminus OF the Wilmington, Conway ana
Chadbourn railroad. The distance Is
about tweny-four miles, and the section
TO be traversed is one of the most fertile
cotton growing regions In that part OF
the country. Surveys have already been
made from Elrod 10 Ashpole and the line
will soon be located. Work will probably
be commenced in the next thirty days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
That Doubtful Compliment.
Says the Sun:

Says the Sun:
our esteemed Virginia contemporary,
the Radford Advance, weaves this strange
garland for the brows Of an eminent sill
yer. orator Of Democratic temperament,
the Hon. John Warwick Daniel:
Senator Daniel will succeed himself
There is no man in Virginia foolish
enough to run against HIM"
Words must be judged by their inten-
ton. and the intention of these is KIND.
1t is permitted TO suspect, however, that
the Hon. John Warwick Daniel would
prefer to be praised in some other ana
less equiyocal manner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Rice on Muck Lands.

The rice produced on the Disston
farm was OF a very superior quality
and the yield was enormous. 1t was
sown in the fresh cleared ground TO kill
the small wild growth. dry up the land
and destroy the sourness Of the soil,
present to a greater or less extent I'm all
muck land when first cleared and Guilt
waited. The experiment In this particular
proved a success. besides producing, as
stated. a heavy crop Of rice of the best
grade. Lake Worth Fla) News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST II, 1897.
ro.pAY.s MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Schiller Lodge, !. o. o. F., Schiller Hall.
Stuart Council. a. l.. of H., Powell 5
Hall.
Martha Washington Lodge. X. and l.. OF
II. sos north Fifth street.
Richmond Council. Chosen FRIENDS, FL
let's Hall. ~
Richmond Lodge. a. o. u. w, Odd-Fel-
lows Hall. ,...-
Queen Lodge. Golden Shore. Elletts
Hall.
Company b, First Regiment Armory.,
Shockoe Council. r. A. Lee Camp Han.
Elba Beneficial and Social Society Cen
trail Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
THAT JIrNKETING BIMETALLIC COM
NrTgGION.


vt,ho, 4. Was announced I'm this country
q few weeks back that the Enghsh gov
eminent had returned favorable al
swer 10 the proposals Of our Silver COM
rnissioners now junketing abroad for
conference TO get up a scheme for litter
national bimetallism, those who had any
real understanding OF and appreciation
for the actual facts. received the news
with great incredulity TO put the case
very mildly. It now turns out that all
actually done. was for Sir Michael HICKS
Beach. Chancellor Of the English EXcne-
oper IN send our commissioners a note
IN which he postponed until October max
ing them a formal reply TO their request
The Westminster Gazette commenting
upon this says:
Everybody knows that the mission OF
the silver ENJOYS is farce OF the bald-
est kind. We hoped the English govern
mont would not have lent itself to us pro-
Ioreation. OF course. the answer OF both
the Indian and English governments IN
October is a foregone conclusion.
A dispatch just sent out from washing
ton says:
Advocates Of international bimetallism
are much disappointed at the news from
London that England will delay her an
swer to the invitation Of the United
States to n monetary conference. Admin
istration officials here had believed that
there was no doubt OF England accept
ance. and II was expected that all the ar
rangements could be made within the
next two months.
The most absurd thing We can imagine
after the idea that international bimetal-
ism is a possibility. is the notion that
England could be induced to embark in a
scheme for It.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11

Here is a pathetic paragraph from the
Herald:
Seldom has a sadder case been brought
to the attention of the public than that
Of Frank Harper. who was found starry
ing. huddled against the gratings OF the
power house at Mercer and houston
streets. trying 10 keep warm. When
taken to the hospital it was discovered
that he had been so long without nour-
ishment that he will probably die. And
this in the streets Of Kew York!