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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER, q, 1897


The rather slim attendance on the Dem
ooratic ratification meeting last night was
due in part to the disagreeable weather
and 10 the fact that the meeting was held
outside the city.
But VIC think # also a fair conclusion
that. by reason Of improved conditions,
the people arc not so much interested IN
politics as they we're q year ago. They
arc too busy.
Tho speeches We're conservative, and
nothing was said TO give offence 10 those
Democrats who do not ospouse the cause
Of free silver. Major Tyler's speech was
I'm good temper, but We were disappointed
and we think that his audience was dis
appointed that he ondeavorcd so earnest
ly TO convince the people that prosperity
had not returned. and was not even in
sight, and that the only basis for the
newspaper talk Of better times was,
as he put #, the advance of a few cents I'm
the price OF wheat. which was due entirely
20 famine abroad.
We shall not. at tho late hour at which
we write, attempt 20 discuss this sub
ject with Major Tyler. We are sorry that
a man OF his sanguine temperament. who
has taken defeat so omlab'y and who
IS now so much in love with the world
generally and tho Roanoke ticket I'm par
ticular, should take such O gloomy view
of business conditions. Our friend IS
mistaken Prosperity SIS returning and
the rising tide viii not recede at the
command OF Canute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

1.-THE History of the Virginia State Debt
Controversy" is the title Of a pamphlet
by William NJ. Royal George NJ. West.
Richmond. Va Mr.. Royal Is perhaps
the best qualified man In the United
States to write this account OF this I'M
teresung incident i'm American history
as he was familiar with the controversy
from its inception and was an active par
ticipant IN the political movements that
lea to the readiustment Of the debt He
the conducted for the States creditors
the long and obstinate litigation IN the
Federal Courts that the readjustment
brought about. "The History Is short,
but Is graphically and ably written
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
SENATORIAL PRIMARIES.

The Lynchburg News says that the
Northern Neck News and other news
papers which have said that the Camp
ben county convention, over which sena-
tor Daniel presided. adopted a resolu-
ton providing for the selection Of coun-
" Judge by primary, are IN error on
tho contrary, says the News the conyen-
ton voted down this resolution by a vote
OF % to u.
Moreover" adds the News:
las we understand the matter, sena-
tor Daniel is not determinedly opposed
10 a senatorial primary. He believes 1t
IS a question Of party policy which tho
people themselves have a right TO decide
for themselves. The scheme precipitated
before the Roanoke convention, besides
being crude and pregnant with mischief,
had not been submitted 10 the people OF
a single election precinct IN Virginia Fer
this. among other reasons. Major Daniel
and others opposed it and beat it in the
convention by a majority decisive enough
but which would have been twice as large
but for The dickering and trading Of votes
pracuced by certain Of tine politicians who
had the scheme in charge"
We are glad TO hear this. It simply
emphasizes the fact that with proper ef-
fort a bin can be gotten through the next
LEGISLATURE providing for a legalized pri-
mary to select Senators I'm Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

which our labor is paid but TO keep the
wages OF labor at just what they were.
II we rejoice with the farmer at the
increase in the value OF what he raises,
which Increase must come out OF us
workmon surely he ought not 10 blame us
when We refuse 10 let him cut down the
purchasing power OF the money in which
our wages are paid by one-half when our
wages remain just what they were before
the cut.
Tho low price OF wheat or anything else
that comes from @ stagnation OF business
caused by the break down in confidence
that such proposals az that OF paying a
dollar with a half dollar make, are very
bad Tor society at large. But the low
prices for farm products and for all other
things that grow out OF the hum OF in
dustry heard an over the land are for
the good Of society at large. Lowpriced
wheat fails 20 bring the farmer as much
money as he would like to make, but It
enables the laboring man 10 make his
daily wages buy him much more than no
could got If wheat were higher. Low
priced manufactures gives the manufac-
turcr smaller profits than he wants, but
comforts that his farm cannot yield him
and that ne could not enjoy II manufac-
lures were higher. Low prices for all
things. we mean the low prices that are
the natural and legitimate outcome Of
Unrestricted industry, bring the greatest
good TO the greatest number and that is
an that human government can hope TO
attain to. No greater fallacy ever was
announced than the statement of our
Declaration OF Independence, that al
men are created equal If by that IT IS
understood that all men have ..e same
power. But If the statement IS under
stood as its meaning that all men are 10
have the same opportunities in life, 1t
announces the most beneficial principle
that ever came from the pen Of an in
sDircd man. That ought TO be the pole
star I'm an societies The laws should
bear in exactly the same way upon all
men, neither disabling some nor forward
ing the interest Of others, and then all
would have the same opportunities.
Where that is so all men viii struggle for
their advancement according 10 their
strength al tire prices Of an things,
farm products sd OF else, will come
down TO the lowest point that viii pay
a profit fot9production, and then all men
will be as comfortable as It is possible
to make them in the ogeregate in this
world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

dollar wheat is a boon and a bless
Ing for the farmers. but all the people
Of the United States are not farmers and
dollar wheat IS anything but bless
ing TO those who have to buy their bread.
There was a great meeting Of working
men In Buffalo, n. y, last week. at
which all the speakers denounced dollar
wheat" They all said that dollar
wheat meant only dearer flour for the
workmcn. a few days after This meet
tng a congress OF Italian Socialists held
az Bologna under the presidency OF
Senior Costa, of tho Italian Chamber or
Deputies decided TO agitate against an
increase in the price of bread and 10 get
a bin introduced with view to the
creation OF state monopoly in wheat
and bread. This IS nothing but denun-
citation of dollar wheat"
Tho Baltimore sun OF a day or so
back had the following brief editorial:
The New York journal confesscs that
50 is "tO the interest of the whole coun-
try that the farmer shall Doe prosperous"
but adds. "rhcrc are two sides TO the
of wheat. We have been so accustomed
from the beginning OF our existence as
people TO regard the farmer as the back
bone OF the community that We find il
hard TO realize that there can be popu-
lar interests seriously conflicting with
his. We have been accustomed 60 Con-
slider high price for wheat as tribute
which America in bulk levics on Europe.
We are beginning 10 discover that it is
only part OF America that has wheat
TO sell, and that the rest OF the Amcri-
can people are in the position Of the
European consumer" 10 is in the public
interest that every industy-be it farm
ing. manufacturing or railroading-shou
Dc conducted with reasonable profit,
though 10 is no part of the government
duty TO make any industry profitable.
Citizens cannot be relieved from the ne
cessiiy or using Judgment IN the selection
OF their occupations and I'm the manage
mcnt Of their business. The vice OF tho
POpuiist proposals Us that they aim 20
secure "a supposed benefit TO one or two
classes OF producers by means that might
ruin abby % sudden transition TO 40
cent dollars
The United States consul at san Juan
del NOrto. Nicaragua has just informed
our State Department that the Nicara-
guam peso. is worth but &C-l3 cents IN
gold In that place drop OF SS-29 cents
during the month on the other hand.
he states. provisions. etc, have advanced
without any increase in wages.
Nicaragua is a silver standard country
and the peso is silver coin that cor
responds 20 our silver dollar, only. two
Of three cents less valuable.
Now here we have illustrations Of how
high priced wheat S very bad for those
who have 10 live by their labor and more
than hair OF the American people do, and
how. also. tho farmer not only wants 10
compel us % buy bread az high prices.
put also 70 degrade the value of money in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

on tho night OF the 2ist of June 'asr,
tho afydlas gave ono of their charm.i g
scre0adls boo this latitude. There were
several solos. two or three duets and +
grand chorus and about - o'clock THAI
night The Bos. tcr8 weather prophet
asked. "DIi y0I bear the sweet ka,ydd
song? Then look out for frost on l.e
n.eht OF rre 2lst OF September We
made a note OK DO az the time.
The weather prophet repeated ah ..l
prophecy that we have heard since chlId-
hoods Innocent days to lhe cnecl thac
The FIRST FROST VIII come exactly ninety
DAYS from the nr-t katydid concert 10
DIS AN 0ld-time faith. implicitly banked on
by 0id-r.me folks.
WHAT there is ln 81 we do not know,
but certain 10 is that thir year che koty-
did's FIRST song vas heard 0n tAe night II
ibe Ist ~ June Was there any tfoHt
last night? let early r.sers report
Danyllle Register
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Juvenile Logic.

Sunday-school Teacher (after deliver
ing a homily on loving and respecting
ones parents)-You always obey your
parents, do you not. children
Glass I'm unison)-Yes'm.
Teacher-Now, Jimmie Jones, you may
tell US why you do so.
Jimmie (promptly)2Cau dey're big
germ me, an 1 gotter-Harper's Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Great Expectations

'I come to tell you" said an Usage city
tenant 10 his landlord chat my cellar is
ful of water"
Well" responded tho landlord indig-
nantly, what do you expect 20 get for
$40 a month"; cellar fun OF beer7'-
Wichita Eagle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Twas q very backward summer,
But a very forward fall;
IAese bleak winds Of sad autumn
Are relishcd not at all;
For they catch us an a-napping,
Send us shiyering about.
To realize the ready cash
To get our warm toys out
Philadelphia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Untold Benefit.

First Daughter OF the Rovolution-She
says she'd Ike TO know, for her part,
what practical good our society does.
Second Ditto-Why. the mean thing
Just as n we hadn't made it almost fash
iOnable 10 be patriotlc.-Judge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

ginning 20 give her husband a lecture
"Oh, yes. said the lady with the Titan
hair, Il don't think He'd know what
was coming and be mile away by that
time. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

"All Is over between us." she cried
But quick She discovered her blunder;
4 eiggle beneath the settee
Soon showed there was still something
under
-Indge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Ever buy a gold brick at half price
uncle?" asked the fresh city boarder.
mo" said the innocent old ruralist 81
never had no chance Of that kind yit."-
Indianapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

yes, Hubbloson IS q man OF mark"
why what has he ever done 70 make
him sop
Had the ox.-Cleveland Leader
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Rnral Helodies

And this was the way # was sung by
the village choir:
stir uD this STU
Stir 10 this stu
stir up this stupid heart TO pray.
Chicago Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

T.. A. Armitage Camp c. V. Elects Delegates
To the Grand Camp,

BOYDTON, VA. Sept 23.-speciaL-
John Parham, charged with an attempt
TO crimnally assault Lizzie Figgan. .
twelve year old colored glrl, was tried
Al the County Court this week
The jury brought IN verdict OF simple
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

The Alexandria Gazette in comment
ing on n recent remark Of Senator Martin
that from 1896 10 1850 the United States
supreme Court had repeatedly construed
tho Constitution IN such a way as % pre-
clude the idea that an income tax is un-
constitutional. says:
"But what DO the Constitution and tho
construction OF It by the abiest cons-itu-
tonal expounders amount to, fin coun-
try where money has a pull upon all
branches Of the government as it has in
this one?"
il is such comment as this that forces
tho conclusion, in spite or dcnials or SEN
ator Daniel and others. that the Chica-
90 platform was an assault upon the
highest court OF the land.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
ToCura . ooldin Ono DIV

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets;
All druggists refund the money il it fail
10 cure. 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Too Nnch Warming

"a woman" said the eminent lecturess,
Miss Thea Rice should pause and con-
s.der Ter al least ten minutes before be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Rev George w Tinsleg who preached
at Crace-stroet Presbyterian church in
this city ON last sunday has returned 70
MS home IN Augusta county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Peary is coming home. lie did not
reach the pole, but ne got far enough
Tor a two hours lecture for one season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Mckinleys ultmatum to Spain must
have been written on one Of John sher-
mans resignation letter-heads.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

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FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER, q, 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Several weeks ago Miss Margaret d.
Lee sustained. while spending some time
with friends in the country. very painful
injuries as the result or % flll Her one
dition while not serious was such as 20
cause her numerous friends real solicit
tudo. and an f0in in tho hope that nor
entire recovery may be speedy.
Mrs Kate Sheppard was taken n7in-
fully but not seriously ODD on Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

jerry Simpson predicts a panic in this
Country. 10 follow perhaps his prom
ised attack on Reed in December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

go platform was an assault upon the
highest court OF the land.
we do our esteemed friend Of the Rich
mond Times justice 20 believe that he is
not conscious OF the fact, but IL is never
theless true, that in his scathing article
on Senator Martin, Yesterday, he has
done the Senator's chance Of reelection
incdlcuab.e good. There is no reason
why this should be so, except that which
is found in the peculiar quality and char
aCter Of the elements which compose the
faction whose support the Senator is now
seeking Praise from a gold standard
journal, no matter how richly Reserved.
would as certainly have damned him.
Petersburg lndex-AppeaL
n that be true. It is o. severe criticism
on tho people of Virginia and shows that
they have more respect and tolerance for
a partisan press than for an independent
newspaper that has an opinion Of It's own
and the courage to maintain It,. We have
an abiding faith. however. that indepen-
dent journalism viii triumph Ia the end.
The verdict Of those interested IN the
hue Of the postage stamps seems TO he
"any color so it's rcd"
Andrce and David b. Hin are the only
men now doing business with the outside
world exclusively with pigeons.
All join in the wish that Alr. Tyler may
inaugurate a successful rain.
10 IS a little thoughtess I'm the cam
paign managers TO spring political con-
sioerauons on us before We get the Bos-
ton and Baltimore championship business
settled
jerry Simpson predicts a panic in this
Country. 10 follow perhaps his prom
ised attack on Reed in December.
The New York museum man who has
offered mrs. Mack Sl.500 a week II she
is cleared. SIS something Of curiosity
himself
John J.. Sullivan seems to be weakening
a little I'm his Boston mayoralty, and IL
would not De surprising to find him in the
something equally as good" class before
the campaign is much older.
General Fitz Lee and Weyler seem TO
be about the only sure things in the
cuban situations.
Its right hard TO make a long speech
when nobody has done anything to you.
whatever else may Do said of the Roa-
noke convention it made no mistake in
selecting clean and able Virginians.
a man jumped of the Brooklyn bridge
Tor glory and got sixty days. Fame is so
uncertain.
widow McCrone OF Hazelton, led the
women in support Of the miners strike.
This is her tribute 10 tho foreign miners:
But. say, they are a tough class 10
deal with, these same TURNER'S. The
white folks them as spake English, 1
name. are all right. but them TURNER'S
lord save US! They do be just like ami
mais."
Peary is coming home. lie did not
reach the pole, but ne got far enough
Tor a two hours lecture for one season.
McKlnleys ultmatum to Spain must
have been written ON one Of John sher-
mans resignation letter-heads
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

The verdict Of those interested in the
hue Of the postage stamps seems TO he
"any color 30 It's rod"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

10 IS a little thoushtless I'm the cam
paign managers TO spring political con-
sicerauons on us before We get the Bos-
ton and Baltimore championship business
settled
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

The New York museum man who has
offered Mrs. Mack Sl,50O a week II she
is cleared, IS something Of curiosity
himself
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

John T. Sullivan seems TO be weakening
a little I'm his Boston mayoralty, and IL
would not Doe surprising to find him in the
something equally as good class before
the campaign is much older.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Andree and David b. HIN are the only
men now doing business with the outside
world exclusively with pigeons
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Tn spite OF threatening skies and UNI
pleasant atmospheric conditions MISS
Mamie r. Winston entertained "a party
OF ladies' very delightfully."- yesterday af-
ternoon with n resume OF and comment
upon some OF the moro important current
literature
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

It's right hard TO make long speech
when nobody has done anything to you.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

a man jumped of the Brooklyn bridge
FOR glory and got sixty days. Fame is so
uncertain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

whatever else may Do said of the Roa-
noko convention it made no mistake in
selecting clean and able Virginians.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

General Fltz Lee and Weyler seem 20
be about the only sure things in the
cuban situations
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

All join in the wish that Mr.. Tyler may
naugurate a successful rain.
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Colonel and Mrs :. o. b. Cowardn
have returned from their pretty country
place IN Gloucester. in the social lfe OF
which county they have, during the sumo
mer, taken prominent place.
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Mrs. Charles Semi, Of White stone. IL
Island, has been spending a few days
the jefferson. en- route 90 her beaut.
estate, Mount Warren" en- Albemar
She is accompanied by her cousin.
William Wallace, Of New York. NJ
SEM win be Delightfully."- remembered
all those present at a delightful mu
Gale given IN Mrs. Ben. Nash's parlo
Her beautiful voice and personal graz
created no small sensation at that time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Mr. Horace Eldridee Dupuy has AFTER
a short visit 20 Richmond. returned {,
Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Miss Halle Cooke has returned from
Bon Air Mrs. Austin Brockenbrough, 10
is expected. viii return on Saturday next
The little summer colony at the pleasant
country place is rapidly breaking up, now
that tho cool weather has unmis,akabIy
arrived