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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12
An uNwELcoME VISITOR.

To the National and State Committeeman
Of the Democratic party the ST. Louis
Post-Dispatch addressed this request:
Kindly telegraph whether the growing
prosperity OF the country has shaken the
faith OF the Democrats and PopulIsts OF
your state in the silver issue. Is their
loyalty TO Mr.. Bryan as leader as great as
ever?
Among the replies received we note the
following from Virginia:
ITO the Editor Of the Post Dispatch:
LYNCHBURG. Va. September 6.-The
faith OF Virginia Democracy Is by no
means shaken IN tho certain success of
free coinage OF silver. On the contrary.
Il is stronger than when II voted solidy
for William Jennings Bryan Why has
not corn and other great staples followed
wheat7 PETER J. Othf.
National Committeeman for Virginia.
There it is again. AS we have said in
another article the free silver leaders
will not own UP 10 prosperity. II is an
unwelcome visitor. because every ad-
vance Of prosperity causes a retrogression
Of free silvers cause.
But Major Otey has spoken hastily and
without having investigated the facts.
Commodities other than wheat have adj
vanced I'm price Assistant Secretary
Brigham, Of the Department Of Agricul-
ture. In Washington. las prepared the
following table showing the increase IN
prices Of farm products this year over
those Of the corresponding period in 1875:
Article. 1895. 1897.
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The South Boston News has just COM
pleted its seventh year and says thar It
has a good advertising business and
growing subscription list. Tho News is a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

WASHINGTON BUREAU. ANGUS NC
SWEEN. MANAGER, WASH
INOTON. ID. G.
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may be some slight variations since they
were prepared, but they are substantially
correct
Bradstreets trade report for last week
saws that the August advance in prices
for more than one hundred staples, raw
and manufactured articles. products, live
stock, etc, amounted TO 3-l per cent
following 81 per cent. advance in july.
Dun's report says: There is no hating
I'm the advance. Business grows better
An all WAYS. for while IT'S speculative end
breaks conspicuous gamblers for de-
cline. a steady increase in production, IN
working force and in the power OF the
people to purchase is the feature WHICH
overshadows all others
Reports of New York trades unions
shows an increase Of IL per cent in the
wear I'm the number of men az WORK
similar increase among men I'm ike
position throughout the country would eA-
coed 2l0O0 while every week adds many
establishments 10 the active list
Tho farmers are helped by higher prices
for wheat and while western reports do
not show that they have marketed
tenth of their crops, assurance OF a hand-
some profit 20 come prepares them 10 puy
literally hereafter. Because Of this ana
the increase Of hands at work, dealers
throughout the country have started TO re-
plenish stocks. which is the great force
AT present operating in manufacture ana
trade. though distribution by retail trade
has greatly increased.
A gain OF y per cent I'm one month id
the output Of pig iron from l65,3N tons
August list TO 1886 September lst with
knowledge that half n dozen other fur-
naces are preparing 20 resume ana that
unsold stocks have been reduced lA4D
toms. weekly I'm August, indicating n con-
sumption Of about 900 tons, more than
explains the advance I'm prices Of finished
products. averaging but per cent. since
the lowest point August 18TH.
While wheat receipts at Chicago nave
been breaking records, receipts at an me
Western points are for the week q little
lower than last week, but Atlantic exports,
q OQq 19s bushels. against 42lQGA last year
of two weeks. with III bushels Of corn
against 8.57O.7Ol last year, indicate a for
eien demand apparently limited at pres
ent only by ship room.
Major Otey, permit us 20 introduce
General Prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12
TIE OPEN USE OF MONEY
10 SECURE CONTROL or PARTY
PRIMARIES
Under the specious Preience Of kemuner-
ating Them for the Time Consumed in
Attondance-A Remedy Proposed,
Editor Of The Times:

Editor Of The Times:
Sir,-The pronounced stand Wnlcn your
paper has taken in behalf OF ~ election
laws, and of impartial procedures, lh-i--
under encourages me 20 address 90 you
this letter for Insertion IN the columns OK
your paper. The purpose of this article
is 10 can attention TO a degrading ana
dangerous practice attending every poe
lltical contest at present, and To suggest
a simple and practical remedy Tor the
same. Ia this section Of the state e.-.-
lions are ostonsibly fair and iiee, so Jar
as the casting counting ana returning
OF the actual vote is concerned. Ele-,lln
officers do their duty fully and impair
TALLY, as a rule. Intimidation OK voters or
fraudulent voting may practically Dee SAID
never TO occur The crime against tae
ballot is Of very different though p1s-
sibly OF a more demoralzing nature. DO
consists In the open and shameless use
OF money TO secure control of party pil-
marles, and 20 debauch voters under the
speci0us pretense OF remuncratng them
for the time consumed by their attend
ance upon the meeting The amount OF
remuneration necessary usually varies
inyersely as the value 0i the time, but
directly as the dissemination of an lnol-
yidual voter to support the man or tne
measure under consideration. or course,
this IS plain vulgar bribery 's.cklIed
Ger with the pale cast of deccucy'
ALARMING PROPORTIONS
This ems of securing influence ana
developing strength is used, regardless OF
tho individuals personal Views. or party
predictions. and 90 has become common
TO hear il charged that a Democratic
primary was controlled hy known Repuo-
lican voters Under such influences the
precinct meeting has dcgenerated from
a peaceful. orderly assembly into "a howl
iug mob I'm which the l0ulcst mouth bias
apparently most influence.
N0r is this practice confined to tho cone
tests for party nomination. 10 ATTENDS
every county election and has even li-
vadad the petty contests in the mass-
teral districts; until DO has now become
practically useless 90 offer as candidate
for any Office or higher grade or greater
em0uments than "overseer of the poor,
unless willing and able TO resort 90 MS
means of arousing the energy ANA kind
ling the enthusiasm or political friend b.
And 10 Is wonderful what am ineXAalst-
bic supply OF both there TURKS in a quart
flask OF whisky or a silver dollar. lhi'
is a dismal picture. b1t "thefe ere
others" and BACKED ones in sight,
Even many of our citizens. who ere
personally far above br'he-tohng und p
any pretence. look with absolute indie
ference upon This practice u Judgment
may be based upon their actions. and
many others give 30 practical approval
by enthusiastic support OF men. who
openly resort TO this final argument to
convince the doubtful and support the
vaverlng ANY one who dares TO cansura
the proceeding IS considered mild sort
OF lunatic. who could NOT be expected ODD
comprehend practical politics or political
morals either.
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The Dark side.
High Regard.

Tthei-Papa does God tell you what 10
write I'm your sermon?
Papa-Yes, my dear.
Ethel-Then why do you scratch ont
so much?
Papa after a pause)-Io please your
nother.-New York Truth.
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with the notices Of the reopening Of
an the schools we IAN TO find any re-
ference TO "Coin" Harvey's hnancia!
school. Probably stm closed for repairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

PETBRsBITRG AGENT, J a. MADISON
IA POWLINGBROOK f-TRbkI'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

good paper ana deserves the success II
has achieved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

or course. Bryan's explanation OF wheat
must be taken with grain Of allowance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

Croker says. we are workers not
dreamers, but he should rememOor u'"'
there is a point at which people decline 10
be farther worked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

MANCHESTER BUREAU. iin HULL
STREET.
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Some Of the Missouri penitentiary pris-
oners are organizing a brass band but It
may be stopped on the ground OF cruel
and unusual punishment TO the balance OF
the striped contingent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

Poor Andrews has not only lost his lob'
but the topic Of his conversation mas
grown monsrous insignificant OF late
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

Tiliman seems TO regard himself as the
especially appointed censor OF the acts
and thoughts OF Cleveland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

Natural gas mas been discovered IN
Philadelphia. But they have been nav
ing so many blow outs there TINS year
that it will attract but little attention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

The wind has died down I'm the west,
The silence there IS deep,
And an the world gets a rest
Since Bryans has gone to sleep.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

Those devoted agriculturists who strive
in all things 10 follow Mr.. Bryan VIII
take notice that hereafter they must ride
IN the parlor car.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

A Florida paper says I'VE are paying
10000 a day marine transportation
n that expense IS kept UP there Is dan
ger Of the whole gangs having to walk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

Wall street as the papers say has
MIXED the wheat market. but the cream
Of the crop stn goes this year to the
farmers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

good paper ana deserves the SUCCESS II
has achieved.
Croker says. I'VE are workers not
dreamers," but he should remember 'i'"'
there is a point at which people decline 10
be farther worked.
Poor Andrews has not only lost his job
but the topic OF his conversation mas
grown monsuous insignificant OF late
Natural gas has been discovered IN
Philadelphia But they have been hav-
ing so many blow outs there THIS year
that II will attract but little attention.
T1llman seems TO regard himself as the
especially appointed censor OF the ac'S
and thoughts OF Cleveland.
A Florida paper says I'VE are paying
10000 a day marine transportation
n that expense IS kept up there Is dan
ger Of the whole gangs having 10 walk
Wall street as the papers say has
MIXED the wheat market. but the cream
Of the crop stn goes this year to the
farmers.
Those devoted agriculturists who strive
in all things to follow Mr.. Bryan VIII
take notice that hereafter they must ride
in the parlor car.
Some Of the Missouri penitentiary pris-
oners are organizing a brass band but It
may be stopped on the ground OF cruel
and unusual punishment TO the balance OF
the striped contingent
or course. Bryan's explanation OF wheat
must be taken with a grain Of allowance.
with the notices Of the reopening or
all the schools we IAN TO find any re-
ference TO "Coin" Harvey's financial
school. Probably stm closed for repairs.
The Dark side.
Now comes the fond paternal home
From shore and mountain glade.
And groans 10 find his water rent
And taxes still unpaid.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
-O--
High Regard
Tthel-Papa. does God tell you what TO
write I'm your Sermon
Papa-Yes, my dear.
Ethel-Then why do you scratch out
so much?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
MISS MATTE ROBINSON TO WED.
The Pretty Station Agent at PrOvi-
dence Forge VIII Marry Wednesday.

Cards beautiful in simplicity and
snowy purity have been issued, an
ncuncing that Miss Matte Ruth Robin
son and Mr.. Clarence d. Freeman will
be married Wednesday at the chapel at
Providence Forge.
A peculiar interest attaches to this no.
tice, and many eyes will gaze upon It
with eagerness and pleasure. Miss Ro-
binson Is the station agent at the Forge
and she is a sweet-tempered, affable,
businesslike girl, TO whom countrymen
and city dandies alike delight 20 do
honor.
Few are the regular passengers be-
tween Richmond and Old Point who do
not know this station agent, and put
themselves to any amount of inconve-
nience TO catch bright smile and nod
from her of recognition. Among pas
sengers and railroad-men alike she is a
great favorite. and the toughest man
in all that section who toasts his great
boots at the waiting-room stove would
break his neck almost to do her least
bidding. Miss Matte" as she is gene
rally called, is a buslness-girl, too, Sc
cond to none. An unusually large guam
tity of business is done at the Forge
station, as the place seriously lays
claims to being a metropolis, but she
sees to every whit of it, and is held
in high esteem for it by the great Chesa-
peake and Ohio corporation. The many
friends who read these lines will, indeed
extend the best of wishes for a calm,
pleasant voyage over life's waters.
She will wed a young gentleman of
sterling worth of the Old North State,
and surely, Miss Mattie's friends think,
he is to be congratulated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
The Choral Associations Concert.

On December %. the German-American
Choral Association will give a concert at
Sanger Hall. The following programme
will be rendered:
PART I.
Overture .......... Jefferson Orchestra
"Frendig Begruessen Voir,"
German-American Choral Association.
Mrs. Jasper l.. Rowe.
Recitation .......... 'Seiecteu
Miss Rosalie Held.
baritone Solo-"The Scapegrace.. Mattel
Mr.. II. T. Cardoza.
a. Pilgrim Chorus...........
b. Song TO the Evening Starr. Wagner
Tenor Solo-She is so Innocent. .Lecocq
Captain f. Cunningham.
Happy and Blessed.
from Mendelssohn's st. Paul
German-American Choral Association.
PART III.
March ...... ...........Jef Jefferson Orchestra
Soprano Solo............ ............Selected
Mrs. Walter c. Mercer.
Recitation .......... ............ ....Selected
Miss Rosalie Held.
Waltz .......... .......Jefferson Orchestra
Bass SOLO 's'''''''''s'OSltCteu
Mr.. II. Rueger.
Duet-Flow Gently, Deva.........J. Parry
Messrs. +. Cunningham and H. T.
Cardoza.
Hallelutah From Handers Messiah"
German-American Choral Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
CANvAssERs MEET TOMORROW.
The Vote For Acknowledgement anu
LegisIatOrs VIII Be Passed on.

The State Board of Canvassers will
meet at the Capitol tomorrow morning.
probably in the Office of the SECRETARY OF
the Commonwealth. and at this meeting
the vote cast on the I'd instant for At
tcrney-General and members of the GEN
eral Assembly will be canvassed and GER
tincates will be issued.
The board may have several knotty
questions to contend with in contests that
will probably be made as to the repre-
sentatives from Cumberland, Norfolk,
Rappahannock, and Washington counties.
The Cumberland contest grows out OF II
failure to print the names of the legisla-
tive candidates on the official ballot; the
Norfolk contest is based on several tech
meal points; that in Rappahannock IS
based simply on the contention that the
Democratic candidate being sheriff ut
the time Of his election was ineligible,
and the washington contest is the out
growth of a mistake in the initials OF
Candidate Steele, the Democratic nominee
for the Senate.
The session will no doubt prove an In
teresting one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
~rHE ATHLETICS TO PLAY.
VIII Contest With IA Baltimore Club
on Thanksgiving Morning.

The Richmond Athletics will play the
strong Baltimore City College at Broad
Street Park Thanksgiving morning. These
two teams are evenly matched, and a
great game may be expected. This game
was to have been played in Baltimore,
but the college boys said they would
rather play in Richmond, as so many Of
them were from Virginia.
The Athletics have been working harder
than ever since their last game-under
Whitaker as coach and captain-and they
have improved wonderfully in their team
work.
The team will lineup as follows:
Wilbor, right end; Elsey, right tackle;
Feaster. right guard; Rand, centre; FUR
pin, left guard; Stocksdale, left tackle
Belvin. left end; Carr. quarterback; Eu-
bank, right half-back; Whitaker, left
half back; Ellison, full-back.
After the game the Athletics are going
on northern trip, taking in Washington,
Baltimore. Wilmington, Del. and Phila-
delphia. They will play six games which
will take them about two weeks. Messrs
r. Bosher Eddie Harrison. Tyler Brock.
and DR.. W. p. Walden are helping on
the coaching.
An invitation has been extended 10 the
University Of Virginia and North Caro-
lima teams to attend the Thanksgiving
game. which will be called at llsj0 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
JULIUS MEYERS SONS. 9Th AND BROAD.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL QUESTION.
VIII Close Unless Money In Raised or
Teachers Volunteer Their Services.


The action of the City Council in re-
fusing to grant the 5000 appropriation to
the public schools was discussed all over
the city yesterday. Mr.. Fox, Superintend-
ent Of Public Schools, had little to say In
regard TO the subject, except that the
schools would close on the 18th Of next
month unless the money was FORTH
coming AS TO the suggestion that the
teachers give their services for the twen-
~ days without compensation, he had
nothing to say.
Mr. S. w. Travers, who on Friday night
addressed the City Council on this ques-
ton, was seen at his residence last night
by a Dispatch reporter. He said he did
not speak for the Chamber of Commerce
when he suggested to the Council the idea
of taking up a popular subscription to
obtain the funds necessary to prevent
the session of the schools being curtailed
AS Mr.. Travers told the Council. he is a
sincere friend of the public schools, and
desires to see them advanced in every
possible way 81 have not" said Mr.. Ira
vers last night, had time to-day to dis
cuss this idea with any one, or to give
ii any further consideration. Saturday
being a short day, my time has been so
occupied with my business l have not
had the time to do so. When l threw out
this suggestion to the Council l was only
prompted by my desire to bridge over the
matter without deviating from the prin-
ciple we have, as / understand, establish
ed not to so beyond our income in the
expenditure of money by the city. AS
have said, / am willing to contribute 10
the fund which 1 suggested. but unless
the papers of the city will aid us in such
movement it would be needless to at
tempt TO carry it OUT
Mr.. Travers does not believe that men
of influence could be secured to convass
for the money unless this course shall be
pursued by the newspapers. With such
influence eXerted in that behalf. he feels
quite sure the 5000 can be obtained by
subscription, and the proposed movement
made success. Mr.. Travers desires ii to
be thoroughly understood that he is one
of the warmest advocates of the most
liberal system of public schools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Change of Schedule on Richmond d.
vision, Southern Railway, Effective
Nnyemher II. 1897.

The Southern railway announces the
following change in their schedule to
take effect Sunday, November 81, 1897:
Southern Express, No. II, at present
leaving at A. NJ, will, on the above
date be changed to leave at IL, midnight
and will stop to let off or take on pas
sengers at all stations between Richmond
and Danville. This train will con-
meet at Danville with No. 81 Washing-
ton and Southwestern Limited, for
Atlanta. Montgomery. New Orleans,
Columbia. Augusta. Aiken. Savannah,
jacksonville, and all Florida points, in
fact. for all points South and Southwest,
and will also carry Pullman drawing-room
sleeping-car. Richmond to Augusta. This
sleeper. returning, leaves Augusta at
21O Y. VI. on No. 3S, and reaches Rich
mond the following morning on No. Il
at 6 A. NJ. This Will enable those travel
ling between Richmond and Augusta to
make the trip without change Of cars.
Other schedules OF the Southern rail-
way remain as at present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Personals and Briefs,

Mrs. Peter T. Murphy has returned to
the city.
Mr.. Ernest Walden has returned home
from Waverly.
Mr.. Robert c. Southall Of Amelia, was
| in the city yesterday.
Miss Lucy b. Marshall, OF FauquIer.
is visiting at No. 400 west Main street.
Rev. DR.. Moses ID. Hoge will preach al
Calvary Baptist church tonight at s
o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. G. b. Olcott, OF Wash
ington, ID. c., will spend Thanksgiving
Day with Mrs. f. Hayes.
Mr.. Thomas r. Hardaway has removed
frcm Richmond to Danville, where he
will reside in the future.
Miss Adelaid Burke, OF east Leigh
street, will go on visit to Baltimore
next week.
Mrs. Richmond Maury, of Danville,
Va, Is the guest of Mrs. b. G.. Maury.
No 500 east Grace street.
Miss Nellie Little. OF Norfolk. will be
tho guest of Mrs. William It. Broome, Of
No. Is west Grace street, this week.
Mrs. Alex. McVelgh Miller, OF Alder
son. w. Va. is visiting her sister. Mrs.
James ID. Lyle. No. 800 south Laurel
street.
The ladies OF the First Baptist church
will hold Thanksgiving dinner and
lunch at No. sol east Main street next
Thursday and Friday
Miss Bessie Pierce, OF Fine Creek
Mills, after an extensive visit 10 her sis
ter. at No. 12l south Fourth street, re-
turned home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Friend have
returned from their bridal tour, and
leave to-day for West Point 20 visit
the mother OF the bride.
Mr.. Charles J. johnson, OF No. 5l2 north
Twenty-seventh street, who has been
quite sick. is now convalescent, and ex-
poets 10 be out in few days.
The usual services win be held at Park
Place Methodist church to-day. The
Rev. Mr.. A. w. Daughtrey. OF Richmond
College, will occupy the pulpit.
Mr.. p. r. O'Keeffe. OF this city. has
accepted a lucrative position with the
John FINER Brothers Tobacco Company.
OF Louisville, as manager OF their fac
tory.
Mr. w. b. Frayser. Supervisor OF
varina District. is very sick. He had
two doctors in attendance upon him FRI
day. but was reported as resting easier
yesterday.
A defective fiue at No. 107 north Third
street at liIT o'clock yesterday morning
was the cause OF still alarm OF fire
from Engine Company No. 4. No dam
age was done.
Mr.. p. G. Randolph and bride have re-
turned 10 tho city. after an extended
bridal tour through the North. Mr.. RAN
dolph Il the chief operator OF the Fire
Alarm Department.
Miss Lee Camp. after a years travel
In Europe. will return 10 Richmond to-
morrow, and be at her brothers, Mr.
william c. Camp. No. 800 east Grace
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Complete Resumption of Schedules
and ThrOugh-Car Service by SOUTH
ern Railway and Connections.

The Southern railway. in connection
with the Atlanta and West Point rail-
road, Western railway, of Alabama, and
Louisville and Nashville railroad, wish
es to announce that, effective to-day, all
train service and through car lines have
been resumed, and these lines, in con-
nection with the Southern Pacific, from
New Orleans are prepared to handle
passengers to all points in Alabama, Mis-
sssippi, Louisiana, Texas, Mexico, and
California. Trains Nos. 30 and 80, United
States Fast-Mail. and Trains 81 and 49,
Washington and Southwestern Limited,
are now in operation, as usual and the
Sunset Tourist Sleeping-Car Line will re-
sumo operation, the first car leaving
Washington for San Francisco, Cal, via
Southern railway, New Orleans and Sum
set route, Wednesday November "A, 1897,
and car to leave each succeeding We'd
nesday after.
All quarantine restrictions in the South
are practically removed.