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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
The South and Secession.

Editor of The Times.
Sir-ln Your issue OF yesterday the re-
porter of General Wheeiers speech at
the banquet i'm Atlanta makes him say ass
follows: I'm the war of 1S5l-'Gj the mar
tial spirit Of the Southern people was
most sigualiy demonstrated The entire
country rose TO arms. the ablc-bodied men
Of the Southern States nockng TO one or
the other OF the standards of the contend
ing hosts: the records showing that The
people of the slave-holding states were al
most equally divided those who fought
under the stars and stripes OF the Union
being fully equal in number to those VINO
arraycd themselves under the stars and
bars Of the Confederacy"
/ hope for General Wheeler sake that
he did not say this; for IL is not only en-
tlrely untrue but even absurd for had
the South been about equally divided on
that great issue. II could not have taken
the Whole power Of the United States
for four years. or even one year. 20 put
down 1.-THE uprising The truth Is that
nlne-tenths AT least Of the white people
of the South threw themselves into that
supreme effort for political ireedom a
far larger proportion. in fact. than fought
for freedom and independence in the
struggle Of l7,6.
II WIS q tbilllNu Ghtlii1 Ali Af'A Atirt IT
papers during the war that the United
States armies We're not subiugaung the
Southern States, but were relieving the
many Union mon In the South who were
terr0rized by the seccessiOnist. Even
President Andrews in his History of the
United States says: "Virginia and Ten
nessee were finally carried dnto secces-
sion) by the aid of troops who swarmed
in from the seeded States and turned
the elections into a farce. Unionists In
the Virginia Convention were given the
choice to vote secession. leave or be hang
ed" Such talk as is here attributed to
General Wheeler. is Of the same tenor,
and aims at eXcusing the Northern peo-
pie from the grievous wrong of which
they were guilty IN lsel-'6j, Of changing
the glorious Union Of Washington, formed
willingly by free and sovereign States,
into the present caricature of that Union.
I'm which the Northern States have all
their rights. ana the Southern only such
as their conquerOrs saw tit 10 allow
them.
Fiat justitia, ruat coeWm."
BERKELEY MINOR.
stanton Va, Dec IT, 1895
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Adown our chimney fue.

For II you do. we mean to hang
Eight stockings on the wall;
And hope that you will not forget
To bring enough for all
There's fathers blue and mothers
brown.
y And sisters long and black;
The striped one belongs to Lew,
The red belongs to Jack.
And there is Sne's and Uncle Joe's,
You surely must not miss.
But something put In ever one.
And make mine look like this:
j want It stretched across
the top so very, very wide:
i want It big and broad and
thick and bulging ut the side.
want a top, | want a ball. I
want n trumpet. too: want "A
dandy jumping-jack all dressed
I'm red and blue; ! want a little
trotting horse that's made 10 go
on wheels; | want dog that
snaps and banks. | want q
pig that squeals; | want sled
with runners bright. the top all
painted greesl, with stripes
of gold and letters. too, the
noatest ever seen; and then
want pair of skates,
for skating has begun.
and all the boys
and 81 ri s in
school are hav-
ing lots of
fun. Mama
saws I'm not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

thirty-tw0 memorial days. Tho Dmgh-
tiers OF the Confedoacy and kindred or-
CARNATIONS have eXerted themselves fC
provide for the wants OF the disabled
veterans of the South. and until the ast
old Confederate has joined his comrades
'under ihe shade of the iroes' the women
of the South of the pra emit generation
will care for the wants of their heroes
who did not fau on the field of battle.
but who there earned The right tp their
countrys loving clra But whom ths
generation shall naFe passed away the
quiet graves scattered through the whole
South will remtu "a sacred trust
Lct tho nation SEQ to 30 tlat tho SOD,
d'ers sleeping I'M Hollywood and o1N-
wood are jel,ously guardod-thoir grave.
kept as sacrediy their memory as green
ass those ranks lying at Arlington.
L. is very meet and right tnl- tho sue-
gestlon should have come from Federal
soldier: most gratifying ami significant
this soldier should Doe the most prominent
man I'm the country. For us of tne south
silent but apDrccative acquie sccnce De-
tho only proper attitude. The men of tha
North honor themselves in thu5 doing
Justice 90 their former foes. They nave
taken the initiative IT, is for them lo
carry the matter Oh % conclusion.
I'm he namo of the Southern women
protest against amy suggos ton ot pen-
sions or admission into Northern sole
diers' homes We can and will fake caro-
of our living and needy soldiers. I.a
nation MS whole should recognize the
claim of our heroic dead to immortality
ana we gladly welcome the timely sus-
gestion of the President and await de-
velopments. -.,-a,.,.
Richmond va. Dec % lh,.
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The Kid i'm tlic Gallery.

way mo above the iarquette seats,
tic sits in Juvenile bliss.
Apuiaudiug the hero.s bravery
Ana giving the william hiss
he laughs at tine comedian 5 Jokes
BE they ancient good, or Iad'
Ana when the heroine is driven
From home this little fellow Us sadi
lie cares not for the diamonds,
Nor the FUN dress suits below
He's paid his quarter and wants 10 get
His moneys worth out Of the show.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Care of Confederate Graves.

Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-It was with very great pleasure
and deep thankfulness that / read OF
President McKinley's suggestion that the
United States government should assume
tina care OF the Confederate graves so
lovingly tended by tho women Of the
South. It is a just tribute to the South
ern valor. which has added lustre to the
American name throughout the whole
world. The United States cannot afford
IN ignore the glorious achievements Of
the southern soldiers, and In keeping
their graves green we only Keep green the
memories OF heroic deeds which should live
forever in the hearts of our children's
children.
The further suggestion that the old
soldiers now cared for in the Southern
soldiers homes should be admitted 10 the
homes provided by tho government for
the Federal soldiers meets with no ap-
proval from the women whose pious
care has kept fresh the garlsnds or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

The New York Herald. in It's issue Of
Saturday last, published a table OUT
lining the attitude of more than 500
newspapers on the policy of territorial
expansion. Taking the country az large,
says the Herald, the canvass shows a
very pronounced majority ia favor "of
extending the boundaries Of the United
states beyond the Pacific. and far out
among the Islands of the Atlantic"
The Herald wisely ref aims from classi-
flying the results under a political head
otherwise il would have shown that
there is among the newspapers, "a sharp
party division. comparatively a few Re-
publican papers antagOnizlng the policy
which has found favor with the admins
tration approximately, 20 per cent. OF
the Democratic press Of the country
however, IS opposed % territorial 0c-
QUESTION, which include the Philippines
while Of the Republican newspapers
quoted by the Herald fully so per cent
declare for expansion. The figures do
not indicate, therefore. that there Is "a
very serious division among Democrats,
and assuming that the Democratic
newspapers fairly represent the opinion
OF the party throughout the country
It is a fair conclusion that an ant-eX-
pansion plank will be a feature OF the
next platform promulgated by the ma
tl0nal Democracy. on the other hand,
the next Republican national convention.
taking Republican newspapers as q
guide 70 the sentiment OF the majority
of that party, will declare for eXpan-
sion. unless the question is settled be-
fore 1900 The Heralds canvass shows.
therefore, that the fight will largely bee
made on party lines in the present Con-
gress, In the next Congress. and when
80.
portion Of Democrats and Republicans
who will antagonize the policy Of their
party being probably less than % per
cent. OF either party as represented IN
Congress and by the press.-BalumoFe
Sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
THE AUGUSTA STRIKE

The operatives in the factories Of Au-
gusta have but one more week I'm which
to say whether they will return Ca work.
or ievite a general shutdown of all the
cotton factories in the Augusta district
Between two such alternatives there
would seem TO be but one course for sem
sible people 10 pursue. Tho cutting down
OF the wages of the operatives was a. de
plorabe thing to do. but the owners Of
the mills declare that IT was absolutely
necessary. II this condition he true, and
we have no information which permits
US 20 contradict It. then it is evident
that the operatives will be unable 60
force the mills to pay more wages than
they car afford to pay.-Augusta Chron-
icie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
THE COUNTRY AND RICHMOND
GOING AHEAD.

Bradstrcct has made up and published
the following table showing the bank
clcarings At the principal cities IN the
United states for the week ending De-
ccmbcr Is. 1925 with the per ccntage Of
Increase and decrease as compared with
the corresponding week last year:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

ture, on account of his serious injupes.
His body WIS turned over to hts sister
Sarah Boles, and he will be buried here
Tomorrow.
The galiows has been cheated OF n vic
tim, but on account Of the excitement
that MI. trial and execution would have
caused. there seems sto be a general
feeling Of relief that he IS dead.-Sayan-
nah News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
THE SOUTH LOVES AN HONEST
MAN,

President McKinlcy's reception down
South was SO cordial as 10 surprise him
self ana his friends. 1T does seem bit
strange that a Republican President. the
great apostle of the gold standard and
protection should have such am ovation
in Dixie Land Of free silver Democracy.
But ,here Is, after AN, nothing strange
about IT, The South has always admired
courage and principle. We are very fond
of our own opinions and we are trine
bigoted not to say intolerant, when we
are wrought up, but we respect and adj
miro manly man. who has convictions
and the courage TO maintain them and
President McKnley is such a man.
lie is Republican, but he is an hoaest
Republican who conscienuously believes
in Republican principle, and the South
admires the man in spite of his politics.
We are grauhed 10 see that<althoueh
the resolution which the socialists offered
in the convention of the Federation oi
Labor was received with shouts of app
prevail on the fnal vote It was defeated
by four to one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Evidently Failure.

Singleton-My congratulations. old man;
no more sewing on buttons now Ell?
Wederly-No. indeed, ] wear belt
now. II keeps me $50 busy> supporting a
wife that ! haven't time 10 sew on but
tons.-Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

This table is Of surprising interest and
Importance as showing the prodigious de-
velopment Of business under the influence
Of a fixed standard of value ana Of sta
bility and consequent confidence.
By looking at the table it is seen that
the clcarings in the whole country. in
GLIDING New York city during last week
were 23.4 greater than they were during
the same week of last year and that the
clearings i'm the country at large exclusive
Of New York were 1f9 greater than they
were I'm The same week of last year. This
table is murder in the first degree with
out extenuaung circumstances, for the
Populists and the free coiners. II is
absolute demonstration Of what n fixed
standard Of value and stability will do for
the country.
But noticeable fact disclosed by it is
Of the greatest possible interest to the
people of Richmond. The table shows that
Richmond is going ahead with a giants
stride ana that compared with other
cities Of her size. she IS leaving almost
an OF them behind. Her clearngs were
2l.S per cent. greater than in the same
week of last year. while Atlanta which
aspiros TO rivalry with Rich
mond has little more than half Rich
mond's clearines and fell OFF from last
year IL. This is something 10 close the
mouths OF our pesslmists who think
RichmOnt on the high road TO the
bow-wows. MI Carlton Mccarthy gave
them a wholesome lesson in his address
at the Chamber Of Commerce meeting
and these figures ought to make them
ashamed Of themselves The country is
on the high road TO prosperity, thanks to
the gold standard and Richmond is com
ing in for her fullest share of it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Deacon skinnem-My dear friend, l
crieve 10 find you so woridly-minded.
Why don't YOU come go church with me2
Mr.. Paywell-Because IL worries me to
see a. half-sfarved minister.-New York
REfflffv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Easy Enough.

Patti wan af us gets there late, and
the other isn't there. how will be know
n the other wan has been there ana gone
or ii he HASN'T come YETI
Nike-Wou aisiy fix thot. II ol get
There furrst I'D make chalk marx on
the sidewalk. aud if you get there HURST
you'll rub 10 out--Liie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Not Much.

"Old King Cole was a merry old SOUL"
According To- historee;
He would mt have been If he'd had g
trim
A Sunday school Christmas tree'
Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
Civilization.

Henry-Stilton tries dreadful hard 10
get on familiar terms with YOU
Miss Peech-Yes. pa calls him civil
cation" because he's always making adj
vances- Boston Transcript
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

he IS a very poor prophet. and that his
brilliant mind Is given 20 visions and
day-dreaming.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
ALWAYS Fascinating.

"Do YOU suppose PATHS engagement
is a love match2 Her charms are rather
passe. YOU know
INV dear girl. money never grows old"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

MIR. Henry NJ. Fields is TO lecture TO
tho convicts in Sing Sing. and now
here's an audience in which not one will
get up and go out while he is talking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

There are apparently a great many
children who know better what they
want themselves than what Dewey,
Hobson, and Wcyler should have.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Two United States senators are hung
hope these things VIII not be pushed
to the exclusion of a quorum in the
august body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Hon. Jobailey's leadership infant con-
tinues to thrive on the mill, from one
COW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Congress- will do nothing regarding
tho war taxes at this session, but no
stamp is required on the good resolu-
lions of January LIST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

She-You played poker again last night
lie (who lost aH he hadl-No, my dear
I was merely an onlooker at the game
North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

The oldest house in America is in st.
Augustine II was built in 1864 by the
monks Of the order OF st. Francis and
the whole of the solid structure is COM
posed OF coquina combination Of sea
shells and mortar, which IS almost indie
structable. When Francis Drake sacked
and burned the town this was the only
house left IN the trail of destruction. II
has been purchased by the well known
antiquarian, j. w. Henderson, who Will
m Ike IL his winter residence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
With Feeling.

"Did she sing her song feelngly?"
"Wcu rather She was feeling for the
key all tho way through. Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
INJUSTICE TO FITZHUGH LEE


The comment Of Northern newspapers
indicates unmstkably the Disappointment
Of the country because Of the appoint
ment of General Brooke 10 he governor
general Of cuba instead Of General Fitz-
hugh Lee. who deserved the honor by
reason Of the splendid tact, Judgment
and courage he displayed as consul-g
eral OF the United States at Havana ia
protecting the lives and property Of
American residents OF Cuba during the
two or three months preceding the out
break OF the war with Spain. n APP
pears. however that all considerations Of
sentiment and fitness I'm the case Of Cen
erai Lee have been ignored for the rca-
son, it is said. that while he is a gradu-
ate of the National Military Academy he
is not a member Of the regular army es-
adjustment. IN army circles AZ Wash
ington the appointment of General Brooke
10 the governor geueralship Of Cuba is
regarded as q mistake. and the prediction
IS made that IT'S unwisdom will be demon
strated before he has long been I'm COM
mard.-New Orleans States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Colonel Bryan EXPRESSED great faith
10 trusting them for that slJ5 Co., 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

No designations can be otherwise than
favorably regarded that have three
cent carfarc attachment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
SOUTHERN NOTES.
Cl;ppings Here and There from the
Nevspaoers of Dixie.

CLIPPINGS Here ana Ihere from the
Newspapers of Dixie.
cANDERSVILLE. Dec. T.-News has
ne, here of the killing Of Miss Har-
dison. an aged lady near oconee. by
- sister Mrs. Joynor. Mrs Joyner has
heen REGARDED as being crazy for some
time. but she was not thought to be dan
c1Toug She Drained her sister with a
St,ot iron weapon. beating her 10 death.
Tho killing has thrown the settlement
ahou, Oconee into great excitement. The
Dor,les are well known in this county,
Atlanta Journal.
CHEATED THE GALLONS.
JESUP. GA, Dec. l6.-Bow Brewer the
Notorious negro OUTLAW. died about II
O'Clock this morning In the Jesup jail
from the effects OF the wounds received
when be was captured.
Brewer was unconscious for at least
tyenty-four hours before his death. lie
has talked but very little since his cap
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Young Mr.. Barnes evidently does not
believe in pushing himself in where he
Is not wanted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
An Amcrican Occasional.

Forefather's Day, 1861
our Father Dy Thy gifts made bold,
once more we raise the anthem OLD,
OF them who crost wintry sea,
To gain Thy jewel-Liberty.
They left us that high heritage
Now. in our country's golden age
Nav We like them. while We do live,
Unto Thy Name the glory give
Before Thy swiftly-cOnquering power,
The nations an I'm silence cover;
Thy instruments we were, . Lord
Shall this 20 us Il claim afford?
Thou iedst the Pilgrims safe 10 land,
Yet. now. close by the Pilgrims strand,
YOUR ships are swept beneath the brine
Yea. LORD. we recognize the Sign.
In humbleness We seek Thy Face
With contrite hearts we ask Thy Grace
For him whose task is just begun
To free the children Of the sun.
Arthur stedman in the Sew York Tri-
bune.
dedicated 20 President McKinley)
W hen Dewey tOiIl's w AoNh'
When Dewey's comes 90 town. you bet
ThereH be "a hot ola time,
For drums n beat an horns II toot
An welcoming bells II chime.
Wen wine him an Wen dine him,
An tote him UP an down.
Till he won't know what he's up against,
When
Dewey
Town.
oh. the hero OF Manila
Is a modest kind Of perch,
An like enough he'd stammer
If he had TO make speech;
But when II comes 70 fighting
He's entitled 10 the crown,
An the folks II make him wear IT,
When
Dewey
Town.
WilIie's Letter 10 Santa Claus,
Dear Santa Claus. mama told me,
That | might write TO you.
To ask YOU II you mean TO come ~ o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Even the moon will be nearly full on
Christmas night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

In Kansas crusade has begun against
Pullman-car porters. This wave Of pros
perity has brought Kansas into a know
ledge apparently % new and strange be-
ings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Some of those fellows who can't skate
must have gone to praying for a thaw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Mss Jessie Schley, Of course, feels
proud OF having furnished the opppor-
tunly for the great Atlanta peace jubi-
lee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
THE TIMES: RICHMOND. vA TUESDAY DECEMBER

evidently never been in a sitting with
Kentucky colonel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

An Omaha judge has decided that
poker is not 4 gambling game, He has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

some great Georgia watermelons next
season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Perhaps Quay viii present his jury
with a nice supply Of blouses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

a Philadelphia paper prints poem
from Alfred Austin, one line of which
reads.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Mr.. Bryan seems TO have made his
anti-eypansion post lockjaw speech be-
fore he consulted Editor Hearst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

&c Groom. ETAOI-7s9G ,S9os."
This is tho first kind word Alfred has
said Of the Spanish yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

In Chicago 163 girls kissed Hobson.
Those Windy city boys must be slow,
but, anyway, HObson VIII be known
hereafter as the hero OF the merry
smack"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
TIMES BUILDING.
TENTH AND BANK SIREETS.
RICHMOND. VA.


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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

a Michigan man 10 years old Is TO be
married. ola Pingree is not in all the
merry Michigan games. anyway.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Lillian Russell says her heart IS turn
ing to stone. DO we understand THAI
somebody at last has given her the mar
bic hdort?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20

Don Carlos refuses to sign Weyler for
his pretonders another season. and It
begins 20 looks as If The butcher would
be retired permanently TO the bench.