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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

Several days ago we mentioned the fact
that The price Of gas in Richmond. where
the works are owned by the city is 81 per
thousand cubic feet. while IN the city Of
Petersburg. where the works are owned
by private corporation, the price is $50
per thousand.
The Index-Appcal makes two comments
on this. The nrst is that 1t believes that
the gas company in Petersburg pursues a
short-sghted policy in charging so much
for gas. az. in the opinion OF our con-
temporary. its net revenues would be in
creased, il tho price were put down.
Hundreds Of persons. It says, are forced,
for tho sake Of economy. TO put up with
an inferior service. who would hail 81
gas as boon. and make a liberal use
OF it,
The next comment Of the Indcx-Appeal
is that it has serious doubts If Peters
burg would get 81 gas under municipal
ownership. for the reason that political
conditions would prevent 70. And our con-
temporary adds
in wcll-governod cities, whore tho voice
OF the people is potent in tho control or
their affairs. light, water, and other nat
uru mOnopolios are owned by cities
with benefit 90 Consumers and with prOnt
90 the municipality But I'm cities where
men are put in place on account or their
fcalty and service TO party rather than
for their experience and capacity Tor the
work. public ownership SIS too great
risk. 10 goes without saying that II our
watcr-works had been in the hands Of
private owners the public would never
have submitted TO One-half the inJus-
tlce and wrong they have had 10 endure
from city ownership. and certainly a
more equitable plan Of buying and selling
would have been enforced, even. II it had
been necessary 10 invoke the power OF
the courts. Municipal control Of natural
monopolics is the correct theory under
70 correct theory Of popular government.
but only under that.
The Times believes that all such mo-
nopolcs should be owned by the munich
pality. but that they should be operated
under lease for limited terms 20 private
parties. This strikes Us as being the
happy compromise between municipal
ural monopolios We emphasize what the
Index-Appoal says when we mention the
fact that although Richmond enjoys
very good article OF gas at 81 under NUM-
cipal ownership, two private corpora
ations recently offered TO lease the works.
pay Richmond rental value exceeding
the profits and furnish the city with gas
ut actual cost Of production. They were
willing also to enter into a contract never
TO charge more than 81 per thousand 10
citizens. and under a thorough examina-
ton they were satisfied that they could
make handsome profit for themselves.
Is not this a strong argument against
the theory Of those who claim that the
government can conduct business enter
prise cheaper than private corporations?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26
WILL FLORIDA HE LIKE CUBA or
CgBA LIKE ILOHIDA?

The Savannah News makes the follow
ing remarks upon what may probably DO
the result for Florida Of the war in Cuba:
"With continued warfare ON the UNI
happy island CT Cuba. il is interesting 10
study the gradual tendency M Flori1a
towards IL resumption OF former asri-
cultural pursuits. by which the soil OF
that state Will be made 10 yield asin
such products as have been taken from
the commercial world by the work Of
devastation which has been steadily 90
iug on in cuba Tor the last three years.
1t is fair 10 assume that supplies or
sugar. tobacco. and fruit from Cuba VIII
not be fully restored TO the world oG
trade for several years TO come, even
should the cessation CT hostliues on the
island be- immediate. Tho country, ac-
cording TO an accounts, has been so gene
orally devastated and agricultural inter-
csts So completely demOralized. that IL
viii take a long time 10 bring back Che
prosperity enjoyed just prior 90 the war.
This means that Florida viii be locke d
To for much Of the traffic that once came
frCm Cuba. ON every side there is eyl-
dence that the Peninsula State will have
a great awakening. brought about by
these conditions. and already there SIS a
notable tide of home-sCekcrs pouring into
the fertile regions OF the State. Old
swamp lands. which for half a century
have been sleeping beneath the soaking
waters Of the lowlauds and marshes,
have been drained and cleared for cult
walton. Colonies of Cubins have set
tied here and there throughout the more
fertile regions of the western borders
of Southern Florida. and have taken up
with hearty zest the work of growing
tobacco and sugar cane. which they were
forced TO relnquish on the island. ana
with the same methods as they engaged
in Cuba they have fairly started out.
with iudisputable eviienco'o OF continued
success 10 is no longer g matter OF
speculation i'm this movement 20 make
of the great world of trade by the war
in Cuba"
As matters look now, II IS not altogether
improbable that instead OF Florida be-
coming another Cuba. Cuba may be-
ccme another Florida.
We are perilously near war with Spain
now. and If we actually get into II, It
will never end until cuba has been an
nexed TO the United States We hate
10 contemplate all that this means but
there is no sense I'm shutting ones eyes
10 what stares him in the face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY %. 1897.


ST Andrews Commandcry, X. t. Ma
sonic Temple.
Damon Lodge, *. Of T., Corcoiah ii"n'
Union Lodge. l. .. Q. IT, Odu-i eio"9
hall. ,u
opachisto Tribe, 1. O. l.. NJ, Cersiey >
Hall.
Fraternity Lodge. X. Of H.. Central Han.
Mutual Lodge. *. of H., Druids Han.
Dale Lodge. X. of H., owens Han.
old Dominion Council a. l.. OF H.
Druids' Hail.
Anchor Lodge. Golden Chain. Schiller
Hall.
Richmond Lodge Golden Chain, Central
Hall.
Tin sheet-Iron, and Cornice-Workers.
Eagle Hall.
Aurora Council. Jr. o. L. a. NJ. Gate
woods Hall.
Rescue Council. Jr o. L. y. NJ, Jr. o..
l.. A. NJ. Han.
New South Council. Jr. O. [. y. M,
Eighth and Hull streets.
Enterprise Council. il .. L. "A. NJ.
Schiller Hall.
west-End Lodge, /. o. G. T., Gatewood S
Hall.
Trinity Temple. l. O. G. r., Central Han.
Richmond Lodge, /. @. G.. T., BciNldere
Han.
Company A. First Regiment Armory.
II. Il. Lee Camp. G. ". Lee Camp Han.
Friendship Lodge X. of r.. Toney' Han.
Virginia Lodge. Shield of Honor, Smith
Hall. Z
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

some. n not sufficient cash always IN
their possession.
Farmers are unable 10 borrow money
at low rates. not from want OF banks.
but because farming AS now conducted
IS not a profitable business. and money
cannot therefore ho safely loaned
thereon. Farms are not good security
for loans. because farming is unDronia-
bic aud not from any want OF currency
i'm the country districts.
Country merchants loan 10 farmers be-
cause the trade Of the farmers Is part
Of the consideration. no bankers could
take their places.
That farmers are unable TO borrow
money IS 10 their advantage. because
they cannot expect profits with which
10 repay. More than nine-tenths or me
farmers who borrow mc-cy or buy farms
on credit fail 10 get along and repay me
loans with advantage.
Local banks putting out currency az
no matter how low rates. would be a
curse TO the farmers II they get any
patronage.
The reason why country people are not
making money is because they are NOT
creating sufficient available wealth. lc'i
them TO follow the example OF those
who are successful. and combine into
large concerns-into local trusts. as II
wore-and they viii probably succeed
I'm having cash. WILBUR ALDklCh.
Nuitlviio. Va. Feb. I'D. l9l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26
Sweet Potatoes.

Editor of The Times.
sir.-ln no sense am I an advocate or
champion for Governor pingrce and his
uotat0e ideas and theories, his master
mind once seemed 10 fOnily dwell on
the white pOtatoe, commonly known as
tue Irish pOtat0e. My remarks viii rc-
late exclusively 10 the nutritious and
succulent sweet potatoe $50 well known
10 AN of us n old Virginia.
1 only write this note-actuated alone
300 the interest of chanty-and as a hint
for am economical Investment. etc., TO
the kind-hcirted people who are now en-
gagged IN disbursing the money and dis
triDuuns charities 90 the numerous suf-
fcrlns poor of this city. The good old
fashioned yellow sweet potatoe Of Henri
co and Hanover is one OF the cheapest
and best articles of good. wholesome food
that I know of. IL is also universally
liked by adults and children, particularly
by the children.
The numerous small country carts haul
them about every part of the city 40 am
hours. The couutrymen who are the
producers and owners gladly sell them
at your doors and deliver them 10 you
40 the low price OF - and 80 cents per
bushel giving good, heaping measure.
The men who raise and sell them are
very glad to get even this figure for
them. Only think of il. a bushel Of good
sweet potatoes for % cents; how could
this sum be better invested for any one
family with n half dozen or more chill
dren 10 be fed. OF course. / do not mean
10 be fed alone on potatoes, but as %
leading article of food for the children.
Would &C. not Poe good idea 10 invest
some OF the charity money in sweet po-
tatoes at such prices and properly dis
tribute tho same among the poor fami-
lies?
L would further suggest that the Pota-
toes be always bought considering the
object. al first hands. that is, direct from
the numerous small country CARTS and
their generally honest owners ! am
quite sure they could De purchased in
larger quantities az even a lower price
than I have named. In fact. 7 have heard
OF sales al ~ cents per Jushel
l think IL will be well for the good
peoDle who have charity money 10 dis
burss 70 remember how far 10 win % In
good sweet potatoes
Richmond Va Feb g. 1891. r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

what is belng left undone by their rep
resentativcs In their names
We DO not know OF course, that this
IS an exact statement OF the facts but
1t IL made in reputable newspaper over
the signature OF n reputable correspond
net. who seems to be very close to Gene
raj Lee. and 10 have written with his
ontre approval. Moreover. the facts
that have come 20 light bear out the
truthfulness OF this statement, and until
proof to the contrary IS offered. we must
accept 1t Is true. And II true. there
can be 40 question as to the verdict of
tie American people They will stand
by Lee and By force Of arms. II necessary.
wll sustain the policy which he has 50
couragcously adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26
AIrccFght

Sticks cobbio-stones and p0kcrs figured
in "a free neht Ou Mayo street about
T.. NJ. yesterday, the opposing forces
being Clara Drake. Mabel Smith. and hoe
sa Mason. au white and Emma Bland.
Kate Bcrklcy. and Estc.ie Edwards. cole
Ored.
The fray ragged nercely for while and
resulted in Emma Bland being tempo
rarily knocked out OF time by heavy
blow on che head. inflicted by a heavy po-
ker In the hands of Clara Drake. The
further progress of the night was pre-
vented by the timely arrival of Once
lanes III Kerse who took au OF tine
belligerents to the First Police station.
Here tAe ambulance was summoned.
and Dr. Charles Labenberg scwed uu
the cut IN Emma. head. which did NOT
prove serious The friends of the par
ties bailed them for their appearance Dee
fore Justice John this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

and condition OF the people: strike FOR
- convention 20 frame "a constitutional
fiscal system FOR the Uaitcd States Gov
eminent. Strike FOR their homes their
affairs. ana their liberties. relying upon
their own brave hearts and strong arms
instead OK upon the politicians.
GRANGER
MoasmsLord. Va. Feb. %. 1899.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26
Flrmers end Banks.

Editor Of The Times
slr-Althcugh I theoretically agree with
von I'm favor OF free banking, 1 arm afraid
Won are attaching undue prominence To
ths question. People here In the coun-
,ry do not fan 20 have cash because
,hera is not currency enough 10 so
oround. but because they do not make
rroduct enough to bring IN cash 10 last
tborn through the seasons. There IS
money enough 10 pay fer all the marketa-
lie products of the farm. ana farmers
who conduct their business within their
iucarus and ga.n hg.laA>s prlneinles haya
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

A lady 'cyclist in knickerhockers was
riding in the neghborhood of Warcham.
She lost her way. and, seeing country
man in front. rode up TO him. aiishted' and
said: "Can you teil me If this is the
r ght way 10 Warenam.
The man looked her up ana down with
great attention. and then slowly replied:
Eyes. miss-yes. you seem 90 have got
'om on al right. "-Lond0n Nt-B.ts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

81 supb9ser said the stranger In an
oki,bons town .that you have clubs for
bicycling here2"
binary shotguns on 'em.-NeW YORK lI''
hume.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26
Evi,lrntl, Improving

According to Topeka papeir To-, hfy ,'i,, ;
speeches In that city lai'y -.
is improving. In his campaign. efforts Efforts. he
was consistently and persisient'y "i0"s'-
Kansas city Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

An exchange says: 'Mr. Bryan was not
able to induce this country TO change its
monetary standard. but h. always has
the glorious privilege OF changing his
mind lie has decided 10 90 back on the
lecture platform" Our impression was
that 4, was Mr.. McBee that he went back
on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

"Denne hope"
"Wel. 80 Is something IKE Gay i-Nl' w.
generally have l0t Of H. when we get
up. and by bedtime we haven't any,
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

Tho fact that baseball players are gen
orally better paid than college professors
may account for the greater amount OK
interest in the former pursuit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

Bisnop Carpenter. who by 'ne way -
an Irishman. said in a recent address; l
beg you to take hold OF your own nea near
and look it straight in the face. rms
might also prove effective in pulmonary
troubles or Brights.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

Captain Evan =. Howell told a Ne"
York reporter that confidence had IN
measure returned to the SCUM
WI return to the Constitution anu p'o'
coed TO give the other side'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

All the published reports OF Bryan
visit TO Washington fail to give NJ
pressions Of rapture over the beauuiu'
decorations for the inauguration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

The price OF The Times Is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. Delivered
within the limits OF Richmond ana A'uches-
ter. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

When Wannamaker was cd"u''a'1
they did not want "busness men ID Inc
Senate. but when Hanna showed up HO'"-
ing use would DO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

The New York Legislature has bill
before Ii prohibiting the publishing Of
cartoons. This is the first public revolt
against new journalism as the Ne
tropols has IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

Mckinley will roll into Washington on a
train known as the Venetian Red" and
most OF the office-seokers who follow him
Will return on the Royal Blue"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

Idaho wants 10 annex strip Of Wyo.
mig. Why not let her wait ana annex
that strip in Ne7ada2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26
WIN. |. ROYAL,
Afforney-at-Law,
9iI Main Street, Richmond, Va

Mr.. Royal has formed j part
uership i'm New York city with
Geor4e l.. Carlisle, bsq', and
the office OF Royal 81 Carlisle
;s IT 80 Nassau Street. MIR.
RoyaH will give his personal
attention to all business in
trusted 70 the New York office
rs well as 10 TN Richmond
office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

a few days. some OF our ra''roous e''''
soon have used wyter power
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

I, the rise IN the rivers had continued
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26

THE MAILING LIST is Only PK:NI
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN " J l ,,
THEREFORE. DO NOT FEEL; ~ !. :, EH =, \
II THE DATE OPPOSITE nODk = 81 ~ n
ON THE LITTLE PINK Sill 10 -,
CHANGED AS SOON AS THE BUD
SCRIPTION is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-26
TIMES BUILDING.
TENTH AND BANK SIkEHAS'
DraIIMnND VA

WASHINGTON BUREAU. angus MI
SWEEN MANAGER, NASh-
INGYON. ID. q.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-30
CITY or SEATTLE SAILS.


The steamer City of Seattle sailed for
timer Alaska Iast night with passengers
and freight Among the passengers were
T A. Nadezu. general agent a. seattie iof
yne Northern Pacific railway; III O. han.
sur~rtntenderif os the Northern Partfc TX
prrez Company. ard 2. W Naille. .upefir-
tendenf o. the railway n1aA service OF
waghlnston, Oregon and Montana Z. d.
Beescr. salesman for the Kerry Lumber
Cozpany. was a passenger 10 skaguay,
wnere ne will take charge o. lumber
yard for the same firm
TIE following was the Seattie's passen-
ger list;
FIRST ciass-w. NJ Woody. Mrs. James
slorah. Maggie slorah. .. W Small J. T.
Jones. Margnita BUGGY. {. e Down4e.
George Evans. T. r. Heaiey. Waveriey
keeling Mrs waverley Keeling. VI. Dun
bar. George r. Wright. Edward Thomas.
l. A. Nadsau and wife. II. G. Hall, z. q.
Caldwell and Mrs. p. O. Caldwell
second elass-Davf6 p. Tewkesbury. q.
Roper, F. w. saportas. Il. ". Reed, NJ.
L. sherry. OTTO Follow. ". F. AiIender.
J. II Hudgan. E. W. Bush. j. W. Palmer,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-30
TYRANNY RULES IN GUATEMALA.
Americans Are Prosecuted and Have
No HedresS-Police Are Robhers

No Hedress-POlfce Are Robbers.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 2s-Edward J.
Hunt and julius l.. Bertz of this city,
who recently returned from Guatemala,
warn Americans against going there. on
account or the Inadequate protection af-
forded life and property. Mr.. Hunt says:
Arrests are made on the most hinsy
pretexts and Imprisonment after the pre-
tense of z trial Conduct which Is over
looked In the case Of the native-born
GuatemaIans Is considered reason for ar
rest in the case of Americans. and our
government gives its citizens no protec-
tion. The American consul is engaged in
business and Is afraid TO act, for fear OF
offending the government"
The police, who have not been paid for
months. are openly accused of robbing
strangers. President Barrios. says Mr..
Bertz, has the controlling interest IN
every new enterprise. and II Is asserted
that no one can secure & concession or
do business without giving him a share.
A man from FL Paso. who claims to have
discovered a valuable gold mine. says re
found the whole property recorded in the
rsme OF Barrios. and TO escape being cast
into jail for protesting, he left the
country.
NEW YORK. Sept. "a special dis
patch to the Herald from Washington says:
Apprehensive of possible danger to Amer
lean Interests IN 1idllpSFiCps GudteiIldlds
as result OF the revolution existing in
that country. the navy department tele-
graphed Instructions to the commanding
officer Of the Alert. directing him TO pro-
coed 10 that point after touching at Ocos,
In Northwestern Guatemala. The Alert is
now at Acapulco and is expected TO leave
tonight for Ocos. 400 miles distant. She
will arrive az that point by Saturday at the
latest. and after that viii go 70 Cham
- he MIL
tween these two points. looking out for
American interests
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-30

Z All an hoard we're reported well ard
sr reed u 70 assistanc@-
Al rssstcz harsor Cart Ginger foszn-i
ere -sea~e- .rssrzcr hing al right. and
rana the we're Ser we2r
He rer4o~sz that he had nothing but =
-~rka~ 81 xas~s frogr the time he left here
until be 20. hack 70 Dutch harboT. The
gales lasted as long - four Gays a.
stretch. NotvIfhsrzrcfng. everything
1sut fnrorgh n good order.
ire relynke was 10 leave Dutch har-
sssv tfe rsss-rfng Of S@pfernber i. with the
bryant IN tow. coming by way OF sAfkzr
stopping ths-s for coal. She Is due az
Port Townsend the latter part Of this
.veek or the firpt Of next
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-30
TIE BRYANT In DANGER.
Tug Holyoks Lost Her In . storm
The Anderson All Right-Lfttle
Geld Coming Down.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. Sept o.
Tug Holyoke arrived tonight from 81. MI
chasl. having left there on September IL.
with schooner ". ]. Bryant in tow. On
September II. while of Kadiak island. a
heavy storm prevailed and the tug was
forced TO heGve TO for period of twenty
eight hours. During the storm the hawser
which connected the schooner 70 the tug
parted and the schooner went adrift, nor
did those on the tug afterward see her.
While IL is not thought that the Bryant
HIS been lost, grave fears for her safety
are entertained.
She carried a crew of seven men and
two passengers. the latter two being Engi-
neer Turner and wife, Of the steamer
Eliza Anderson. The reason given for the
probable safety OF the Bryant Is that she
Is known as one Of the best sea boats Of
her tonnage In North Pacific waters. She
Is OF ffty-five tons measurement and for
many years was used as "a pilot boat OF
Cape Flattery and the Columbia river
bar. Capt Ginger Of the Holyoke says
the Bryant may be expected TO sail up
the Straits at any time.
Capt Tom Powers. on the Eliza Andsr-
son. returned from Dutch haroor on the
Holyoke. lie Indignantly denies the re-
port that the Eliza Anderson viii leave
her bones whore she now lies. bat says the
old craft will be on the Sound and Alaska
run next A1HoD. anu NA AAH4 II EaA
that prevented him from bringing her hack
20 the Sound now. He says the Anderson
never leaked enough water 10 drown rat,
and that all the passengers who went north
on her viii verify his story. Capt Powers
Is one OF the oldest and most experienced
pilots IN service IN the northwest
The Holyoke people say that the report
that there are three tons OF gold Mt St
Michael awaiting shipment 20 the Sound
on the steamer Portland Is untrue and that
unless the gold arrived from Dawson af-
ter the tug sailed. very little viii be
brought down before the river opens and
boats gei down next June.
Travel from S. Michael up the Yukon
was stlu going on when the Holyoke left
hut the river Was not expected TO remain
open longer than between October and 10.
The people a. a. Michael are well pro-
vided with the necessaries Of ufe for the
winter and many OF them are engaged in
building beats which viii De operated on
the river next season
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-30

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2.-United States
f,onx,,l Doty. OF Tahiti, reports 70 the state
department that. upon the arrival or the
American steamship Homer from san
y-ran~,sco the general council Of the col
onv was called and subsidy OF s3e 600 per
annum was offered 10 the American oon-
rnercial house Of Kennedy & Fritch for
she maintenance Of A steam man service 70
san Francisco. touching At Marquesas' the
'--rro,anv 10 make a twenty-etRht-day serv-
tea or thirteen trips per annum-
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2--Matthew
Turner. local agent for Kennedy q Fritch.
OF Tahiti. states that although there had
been q contract made between 'he frsncn
e,,,-srror ~ Tahiti and his firm. in which
the latter concern agreed 20 carry the
French mails every twenty-eight days
from this city TO Papote for subsidy OF
ss5 go he will not rechsrter the steamer
Homer. as the experimental trip which
vas made last August had proven unsuc-
eaSzf4Ii