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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
PLAIN TALK FROM CAPTAIN
PATTESON.

In the New York Sun Of yesterday is an
intere sting communication from Captain
Camm Pattcson. Of Virginia, in which he
declares that the present crisis IS fortu-
nate for the South, in that IT has given
TO her people an opportunity to show their
patriotism, and that President Mckinley
IS entitled to the gratitude OF the South
orn people for retaining Fitz Lee In Office
at Havana.
With this introduction Capt. Patteson
Branches off into the discussion Of South
orn politics. and takes the Sun into his
confidence as touching certain conditions
you anude." says he to the sun, "to
the fact that the South has voted almost
soldly for years on political questions,
ana suggest that the time has come when
intelligent persons may reasonably ex-
pcct a division Of our people on economic
and other questions Captain Patteson
then proceeds 10 reply in the following
language:
We are not properly to be blamed for
was a real substantial fear of negro SUI
premacy. and all other questions paled
into insignihcance before II. That ques-
ton. happily. is settled now forever. II
has taken one generation Of mankind
thirty-three years To settle it, but at last
IL Is accomplished in the interest of both
races. There is now no possibility that
there can ever be negro supremacy IN the
South. The making several years since or
a standard gauge for all American rail-
roads bound us together with bands OF
steel and made both secession and negro
supremacy impossible. Yea. it went fur
Their however much we may battle
against IT, however dearly we may cher
ish the traditions of the past in our the
cries about States rights. it MADE this
a strong national government.
Having thus disposed OF the negro ques-
ton. Captain Patteson prtceeds to con-
nde to the sun the additional fact that al
though he is a Democrat. he belongs 10
that wing Of the party which favors pro-
lection and that while he and his associ-
ates have been smothered in the past, the
feeling in favor OF protective tariff is
growing with tremendous strides not only
In Virginia, but in the entire South"
1--WE do not favor protection, per Sc -
the Captain goes on. because we believe
it TO be unconstitutional but we earnest
ly favor a tariff 80 framed as TO give the
strongest possible incidental protection
to American industries The only OBJ
lection that Captain Patteson has 10 the
Dingley bill is that it does not so far
enough in the interest OF protection.
Captain Patteson failed. however, 70
conide to the sun that he is and has
ever been a most enthusiastic advocate
Of the free and unlimited and independent
coinage Of silver at the ratio Of lG to /,
and that H. stands squarely on the Chi
cago platform Of 1896. We take the lib
erty Of appending this statement. under
the belief that it will add interest to the
unusually interesting communication OF
Captain Patteson to the Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

The announcement that the Louisiana
constitutional convention had practical
~ agreed upon the suffrage clause was
premature. IN point OF fact about half
the session has now passed away, and
the convention is as far az ever, it APP
pears. from conclusions. There are wide
differences and the convention is in q
wranglc.
The New Orleans papers are evidently
uneasy as to the outcome, and are urg-
ing the members Of the convention 10
harmonic their differences.
The state says:
If the chances were that the issue
would be decided by an overwhelming
majority, or by very large majority
there would be no reason for alarm; but
the chances are, in fact the certainty Is,
that. as matters stand. it will be decided
by very small majority, less, perhaps,
than Ten votes That Will create a most
alarming situation, one likely 10 develop
into a calamity to the Democratic power
in this state.
And the Picayune says:
Is the constitutional convention going
to make a suffrage clause. such a clause
as craftsmanship, patriotism ana phllan-
thropy demand?
This is a question that is being asked
far and wide. and there is another that
is intruding itself upon the public com
prehcnsion and apprehension: Is not a
great deal OF the obstruction that Is be-
ing put in the way of accomplishing II
inspired by a determination TO prevent,
II possible. any definite end desirable
action by the convention?
The latter is q question which the
Picayune will not now undertake TO
answer. Every member of The conven-
ton must be judged. and he will be
Judged. by his acts In the premises when
the end shall come OF the body's delibe-
rations and should enough delegates by
inconseQuent and irreconcilable obstruc-
ton to all reasonable methods or settle
ment. be able TO render the deliberations
Of this convention abortive and nugatOry,
they will infct upon the state and its
people the most unspealIable evils which
will finally result In plunging them into
bloody revolution.
Should the labOrs OF this convention
be made nugatory by the acts of its men,
bers it win have been done in the inter-
est Of the maintenance of the corrupt
politics which have so long cursed Louis
lana. but which it has never heretofore
been possible 10 throw of, and now that
the opportunity for relief shall be vast
ed and rejected. the people will come TO
realize that they are In the grin OF politi-
clans that nothing can loosen. save pop
ular violent uprising.
1t Is intlmatsd, although the New Or
leans papers do not confess 1t. that the
real struggle grows out of a desire on the
part Of some Of the machine politicians
TO reconstruct the suffrage. not so much
with the view 10 DISTINGUISHING the negro
as TO perpetuate the control Of the ma
chine. To this end, it is rumored. the
ballot will be Withheld from certain good
citizens and put in the hands OF such
undesirable voters as can be controlled
| b. the machine.
We do not youch for these statements
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
General Kearny and Bride.

The New York sun In noting the mar
rage OF General John Watts kearney
ard Miss Elizabeth Harrison, says thdt
the General is only about fifty-two years
old. and as his bride IS twenty-seven the
difference between their ages Is not near
w so great as the first accounts or the
engagement might have led people to be-
lieye. The brides family has been IN
innate for many years with the kear-
news and she has been acquainted with
her present husband for long time. 80
the stories OF their romantic meeting al
Ter his wife's death had no foundatio"
in fact. She has spent several winters
in New York. and is handsome brunette
who sings well and paints skiiiuiiy
enough TO be able 10 gain livelihood
bv means of her art If that had ever been
necessary. OF all the absurd stories
nrinted about this marriage none wa
more preposterous than that which mace
- apnsar that Mrs. Kearny had previous
Iv heen the heroine OF a romance which
concerned a young official Of the District
Attorney's office here. who IL said TO be
seriously al as a result OF her marriage.
The Young man may be ILL., and the mar
riare indeed took place, but the fact Is
mar Il was the brides sister who was
acquainted with the young lawyer. and
that she was married ave or six years
ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

PERRY, 0. T.. March lL-Henry john
son, OF Wewoka. l. T.. reports that while
digging a well he came across the remains
Of two human beings. A story runs that
Theodore Taylor, a nephew OF Zacharia
Tay.or, married 4 Miss Octavia Malcolm.
Of ST. Louis, two years after the civil
war; Tho marriage was against the
wishes OF the young mans parents and
the couple were driven from home. They
came 20 the Southwest in the hope OF
making their fortune wandered nom
place 10 place. and friends lost sight OF
them.
\ few days ago, when Mr.. Johnson be-
gan digging a well on the ranch. few
feet under the earth he found two skele-
tons, one that OF woman and the other
that OF a man. In the dust Of their re-
mains were found an opal ring. a dia-
m0nd ring, two earrings and a medallion,
on which was Inscribed Memo me i'm
pune lacessit." Beneath was inscribed
"Octavia Malcolm" 4 locket bore the
inscription From Ted" The matter has
been reported to the Department OF the
Interior az Washington.-New York Her
aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

The old students of Professor William
Z. Peters. of the University Of Virginia,
and his numerous friends and admirers
generally throughout the South will be
interested TO know that he has published
q text book upon "The syntax Of the
Latin Verb" being an enlargement and
revision of the Syllabus Of Latin Syn
tax" published by him in 1919. THIS
syllabus has been used as the text OF the
Senior Class in Latin at that University
for the past twenty years or more and
has always been recognized by scholars
nc a most admirable If not perfect
epitome Of Latin syntax and construc-
ton.
The work is the result Of years Of
careful research by distinguished
scholar who has made the Latin a life
long study, and it has been gradually
improved and enlarged from year 10
year until compiled in book form.
In any respects the work IS unique.
Professor Peters treatment Of the CRATIC
oblioua. conditional propositions. final
and consecutive proportions, and his diff
fsrentiation of the future passive part-
ciple and the gerund are a revelation in
Language. if not an inspiration. 1t is
fortunate for students that Professor
Peters has prescribed his memoranda in
enduring form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Yes. | have been discharged" said
Washburn to-day to the Sun reporter
because did my sworn duty as juror.
| have worked for Hontz Brothers for a
long time. and they never found any fault
with me. Saturday evening they told me
TO be back at work as usual on Monday
morning. but that same evening mem
Der OF the firm called at my house in my
absence. He asked my wife for the keys
Of the shop and she gave them 20 him.
Then he said 10 her. Tell your husband
that We can no longer employ him. IL
we Kept him We would lose TOO many
OF our customers. The POlanders and
Hunsarians have demanded that we dis
charge him or they would no longer deal
with US l am not afraid Of getting an
other job" concluded Washburn. This
Is pretty big country, but it's pretty
tough to be turned down for doing one
duty. York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

although we have seen them in the pub
lie print But It is evident that the con-
ventIon "a far from being a harmonious
body and tho negro in the case seems to
he "a Niger I'm the wood pile"
The proceedings Of this convention
should be watched with intelligent atten-
ton by the people Of Virginia We COM
mend watchfulness especially to the ak
teemed Norfolk Landmark, which says
that the people OF Louisiana were wiser
than the people of Virginia in that they
embraced the opportunity offered to them
by the Legislature and called a constitu-
tional convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

word Nc" is of Celoic origin and meant
in Scotch or Irish "s0u off,
Like many Other matters of historical
import in ireland. The use OF preaxes
there e. traced 90 the illlstri0us Brian
Boru. the victor OF ClontarL During BIS
rule Che was cishty-seven when killed
on the battlchoU Doe caused 90 bee adopt-
ga an ordinance which prescribed that
every one should adopt as d surname
the name OF his father and hencef0rth
surnames became permanent in Irish
families The English in their penal req
ulations designed % eXtirpate national
feeling ard 90 obliterate national cus-
toms IN ireland. provided that ir should
be violation OF law Tor any Irishman 10
make use however much entitled thereto,
OF the Drefxe Nc or 60 and o. is
this penal regulation which 10 is the pur-
pose OF the bin introduced by Mr.. Mac
Alecsc. 10 repeal. Practically however,
this restriction has already been repeal-
ed. or as good as repealed. among lrsh-
men end Sc0tchmcn.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
Communication Mith Cuba.

MADRID. March 1.-THE government
is arranging for communication with
Cuba over neutral cables in the event
Of rupture OF the relations with the
United states. This is feasible by way
of Halifax. Bermuda. and Jamaica, using
the new British cable but the French
company, possessing an unlaid cable.
offers 10 connect Spain direct with Cuba
within a few weeks. Negotiations with
this company are proceeding.-N York
Sum
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
4 Sumner.

Little Eddle-Is it proper to call bat
tleship q man-of-war?
Papa-Yfs.
Little Eddlc-Is the Texas a man-of-
war?
Papa-Of course.
Little Eddie-Then why did you say
"she and the Maine were sister shps?'
Papa-(Atter deep study)-You mustn't
ask such questions when ladies' are pres
ent.-Chicago Daily News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
RAILROAD BOND CASE.
Winston Tobacco Brcaks-Looks Blue
orJudgc Iwart.

WINSTON. n. G., March l5.-special.-
The StOneWlle railroad bond case will be
argued before Judge McIyer at Lexington
Friday. being postponed from tonight.
The leaf tobacco breaks hero are the
largest i'm WnstOns history.
prominent citizen, who was IN WASH
ington yesterday says Judge Ewart' s
confirmation begins TO look gloomy.
Senator Hoar. member of the COM
mittee, before which the investigation rs
being made. has announced himself
against Ewart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
snnreme Court Of Appeals.

Hughes. Sheriff vs. Kelley. Argued by
l.. o. Wendenburs for plaintiff and H. ".
Smith and Edmund Waddis. Jr.. for
defendant and continued until to-day.
The next cases 20 b. called are
Raiyeleys' adv. vs.. Southern Railway
Company. No. 50 and w. A. & Mt V.
Electric Railway Company. No 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
Committees To-Day

The Council Committee on Streets will
hold It's regular semi-annuaiiy meeting
in room No. 3 Oh the third nOor OF the
City Hall this afternoon az 5 o'clock The
Council Comittce on Cemeteries viii hold
It's monthly meeting az 3 +. NJ. IN room
40. II.
The Council Comittea on Water will
meet at 7.aO =. NJ. in room no. =.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16


that Tom Watson would be the candidate
Of the Popullst party for Governor Of
Georgia. that gentleman relterates he will
decline TO run.
Henry c. Minor one Of the most prom
inent sugar planters OF Louisiana, is
dead.
Claude Lawrence, treasurer OF the At
lanta Soda Company, committed suicide
on Sunday last. causing a great sensation
in that city.
The West Palm Beach Fia) sun says
that the present crop Of vegetables in
that section Will be tho biggest probably,
ever raised there, and the prices received
FOR the part of it already being shipped
is reported as being satisfactory. out
side Of the loss of the first planting the
vegetable growers lost nothing by the
freeze. and when the better prices are
taken into consideration the chances are
that. instead OF losers. they Will actually
be gamers by the freeze.
Dr. Trumbell W. cleveland. Of New
York. has been sent on to the grand
jury charged with causing the death Of
James L. Carhart's baby by the admins
tration Of salol and resorcin in excessive
quantities. The case has attracted much
attention in New York.
Or. William Mckinley. OF Winchester
Ky. accompanied by his wife drove into
the country TO see O. patient. Arriving at
the house the physician started in when
a large bull dog rushed on him and af-
tempted 10 catch him by the throat. Or.
Mckinley caught the dog with his right
hand and with his left took hold Of the
fore feet. lie then called 90 his wife who
came 20 his assistance. and cut the dog 3
throat, after which, Of course, she faint
CO.
The Rev. William AIcNichol, a Metho-
dist preacher at Bridgeport, Conn.,, declar-
ed in a sermon the other night that he
favored legislation to better the condi-
ton Of the wOrkinemcn. and that II II
could not be accomplished peaceably he
advocated the use OF shot guns and dyna-
l4lAt bblubnf AfNlhAAAl- AllaA '-tA AttN+tNt"
established their rights by these methods,
while the world looked on and applauded.
bill has been passed by the Kentucky
Legislature providing that it shall be I'M
lawful FOR any person TO sell, barter
or loan or give. to make, fabricate, or
manufacture. 10 have on his premises, IN
his possession. or under his control a
cigarette. IL shall be unlawful FOR any
person 10 have on his premises, in his
possession. or under his control any sub
stance or material out OF which any part
OF such cigarette could be made, with the
knowledge or purpose that at any time
such substance or material might become
factor In such cigarette. Any person
who shall violate the law, or shall evade
ii. shall be fined not less than $40 nor
more than 500. or imprisoned in the
country Jail for not less than FIVE nor
more than fifty days. or both" II Is said
the Governor may permit 1t TO become a
law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
Dog stiILives.

Mr.. Phil McNivon. treasurer 81 the
Academy OF Music was bitten by dog
In the hand yesterday and for some
time suffered considerable pain.
Mr.. McNivon cauterzed the wound and
his hand will be all right In short
while.
The dog was not killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
His Pleasant NO CO

Old Lady-You said tho train that I
should take leaves a. 1920. didn't YOU?
Booking Clerk-Yes, madam. and
think I've told you that about ten times
already.
Old Lady-Yes, I know you have; but
my little nephew says he likes 70 hear
you talk.-London Black and White.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
TONY Hawkins 1.

1--WE have parted" said the blondcst
girl.
For why?" asked the girl with the
soulful gaze.
Il could find no conFcniality with per
son who was rude enough 20 refer TO
that dear, delightful Anthony Hope as
Tony Hawkins Indianapolis Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
She Did KNOW.

He-I love you. Miss Peach, ardently.
passionately, madly.
She-Nonseuse Mr.. De Sever; you are
hardly acquainted with me.
He-I know. but then--why, perhaps
that's the reason, don't you know.-B0s-
ton Transcript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
Deserved n Monument.

I'D hate to have to preach Old Hunks
funeral sermon. What could anybody say
I'm his DTaise?"
well. it-can be said Of him that when
he told a funny story be never repeated
the point five or six times to be sure you
got it."-Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Mr.. Weaver a New Jersey poet. who
has been cast into prison for non-payment
Of sl.3O as poll-tax, probably has, at his
own figures. thousands of dollars worth
of unpublished gems. This is an unpoetic
age
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
Street Railway
Transfers.

! and after Sunday. February
20, 1898, passenger will be en-
titled 10 ONE transfer on pay
mant of a single fare.
Transfers 10 Fourteenth street,
Richmond. and TO Hull street,
Manchester, will be allowed only
on payment Of a cash fare.
Passengers desiring transfer tick
cts will notify conductor when fare
is paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
The State Bank
of Virginia

Invites the public 10 inspect its vaults
for the safe keeping OF Bonds, stocks. etc.
and especially its storage vault for the
safe keeping Of silver plate aud other
bulky vaIuables. They are regarded as
safe as human ingenuity and skill could
make them. Al night they are guarded
by "A reliable, trustworthy guard.
mnrcn1T-fm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
Inu and EnnitY Court.

4 motion for a judgment for Si2S was
fled In the clerks Office OF the Law and
Equity Court yesterday IN the suit OF the
West End Furniture Company against
James W. Martin.
There were also thres DEGREES In chan
Gerry entered IN the same ONCE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

DIT. Swallow. Of Pennsylvania, is again
q candidate for something. DR.. Swallow
seems to have reached the habitual stage
of confirmed indulgence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

I'll Pals. a Madrid journal says. "But
nothing prevents us from taking our SOL
diers to Florida" This. however. is one
class OF individuals who would not find
1t healthy in that glorious climate just
NOW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
His style.

81 can ell everything that man writes,
remarked the discerning citizen.
How"
III it's poetry he begins each sentence
with 90; II it's prose no begins 1t with
l. "-London Punch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
Unaccountablc.

Brown-Tom Jackson says he Is greatly
troubled with cold feet.
Smith (surprised)-Tom Jackson Why.
/ always thought he was BACHELOR
Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

The complete election returns are not In
but some OF the candidates are already
satisfied not 10 look al the rest OF them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Spain will md that 1t is easier to give
n pink tea than 10 arrange a concert OF
the powers, even with small admission
fee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
What He Won.

"Hows your brother. Tommy
I'll IN bed. miss he s hurt himself
How did he do that?'
1--WE were playing at who cohd lear
farthest out Of n railway carriage win
dow. and he ."-Tit-Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

They used to say in Kentucky that wa
ter was good to run under a bridge, but
the Chicago river even fails in that.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

That fellow Jupiter Pluvius made a
great run at the primary yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Next some fellow will be telling that
these wars and rumors Of wars means
the beginning OF the end OF the world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
Cabinet Chorus.

President McKinley-We don't want 10
fight. Secretary Day-But. by lingo. II
we do. Secretary Alger-We've got the
men. Secretary Long-We've got the
ships. Secretary Gage-And got the
money, too.-Chiceso Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Some Of the new projectiles for our
navy cost us as much as s2l2 each, but
they will cost the ships into which they
are fred about 500 600 each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

If anybody is unfamiliar with the mean
ing OF cinch they can just see what
Cuba's prospects are for peace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the monef Il Il lail
10 cure, sc. The genuine has !. y, .. o.
each tablet. .s-.-- +.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16
FOR DISEASES OF THE LIVER,
STOMACH AND KIDNEYS.

the Water OF the Greenbrler White Sui
phur Springs is the most yaluaoie IN
America. Purcell, Lsdd Il Co., wholesale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Many OF the candidates will agree that
yesterday was not a good day for a pri-
mary ANYHOW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

The price of The Times is two cents per
,o,v and ten cents per week, or II paid
monthly. 90 cents per month' oe"NeiS
within the limits of III chmond anu NAN
chester. Sunday paper three cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Then said. I'm very sorry, pu'-
You really arc not in II.
Chicago Daily News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

An expert says there is much more
blindness among men than among women,
but, Of course, most OF the men can never
see IL that way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Good. gracious. just think Of what full
head Of steam Senators Morgan and Billy
Mason will have on when this thing is
ovar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Plum Island has been fortified. and still
there are a number Of candidates yet un-
provided for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-16

Key West has done much 20 reduce the
newspaper story standing OF Bakersville,
y. c., and other progressive towns.