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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

II r. the duty OF tho government under
existing laws to maintain the parity IN
value OF It's gold and silver money 50 that
the dollar OF the one metal for all mone-
tary purposes always be equal In value
10 the dollar OF the other metal"
BY voting down this amendment the
free-silver men plainly showed that II IL
not their purpose to make silver dollar
equal In value TO a gold dollar, as they
have claimed even in the debate on the
Teller resolution; but they intend to
food the country With silver dollars In
ferior in value to gold dollars, and Win
these TO pay the public debt. much OF
which was paid for with gold.
The Injustice OF this purpose is made
the more conspicuous when we remem-
her that BY the Sherman act for pur-
chasing silver. passed In 1870, the govern
ment f. pledged 10 keep its gold nnd Sill
yer coins AZ n parity. and under this law
the commercial world has bought and
sold our bonds. relying on the pledge that
the coin In which they are payable shall
be as good as gold.
when 7 see the Virginia Senators ioin-
ing In this movement 20 break our nublic
faith. cannot but lament their course
Whatever NAV he the result Of this free
silver novement-whcther II succeeds or
n fans-its advocates will be justly re-
mernbered In after years as having as
sailed the public credit.
Richmond. Va. February ?. 1873.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
l.. y TAIIoNIs.

1t is matter OF no surprise that Ger
many has determined to exclude Ameri-
can fruits, by way Of entering rs protest
against the Dlngley tarif.
When this country builds a will about
itself and puts an embargo upon the
products OF other nations that would seek
"A market here, it cannot expect better
things at the hands OF the nations that
would seek q market here, it cannot ex-
poet better things at the hands OF the
nations that have been thus excluded. We
cannot hope for an open market with the
world. 50 long as our own markets are
shut UP TO foreign trade We cannot ex-
peet greater hbsrallty than we show to
others
Our terIff policy is simply suicidal.
There never was time when this coun.
try so much needed open markets abroad,
and there never was a time when II was
so well prepared 10 30 forth ana occupy
Them. We have Tar more to sen than
our own people cor consume. both Of tho
psosus.s o. las sell and Of the products
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
virginia Maids.

on tho presumption that the anti-nirt
ing bill would pass the virginia Lesisla-
ture. Carlyle Smith contributes the tol-
lowing poem TO Harpers Bazaar:
You muftn't wink you mustn't smile, or
drop your pretty eyes
The men at Richmond so declare, and
they are very wise.
You mustn't press your partners hand
WREN In the mnuet,
Nor may you pout your cherry lips unless
you feel regret
In summer. time when On the sands along
the sea you walk
You must be mighty circumspect ABOUT
the way you talk;
You may not whisper no.hings sweet
into your partners ear.
Unless you wish % anguish In a prison
Tor year.
You may not sigh unless perchance
you've sCrr,w In your heaft;
You may not do n single thing to make
the pulses start.
Unless IT be that when you do you really
do intend
To make of him who's with you some
thing better than friend
For II you violate these rules, the men
who make the laws
VIII hale YOU to a justice when you'A
have 10 show him cause
Why he should not commit you for your
doings light and pert,
And brand you for the balance Of your
days as but flint.
But, O We maidens fair. from this most
ancient commonwealth
There Is no law TO keen you from a.
travelling for your health;
So if It happens that you can't restrain
your tendency
To nirt, why. prithee. come up North:
I'll yet you nirt with me.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4. is9s.
cows or RAILROADS >

When George Stephenson, over seventy
years ago was trying 10 interest some
of the old fogies Of England in his rail-
road scheme. one Of them with great
pomp and buster said "Why. sir, If your
travelling engine should come rushing
across my farm ana run into herd Of
my COWS that would be pretty bad. sir,
wouldn't it?" Aaud George replied;
"Pretty bad, should say for the COO
But for all that the railroad was built
and it proved to be q success. and even
the old fogles finally confessed that it
was a good thing in spite Of the fact
that an occasional "coo" was killed.
Not so with some Of the members Of
the Virginia Legislature. They evidently
think that it is a matter of far more i'm
portance 20 the people OF Virginia to
protect COWS than to promote the rail-
roads Of the State. If the House bill
become law, the railroads Of the State
will be forced to the enormous expense Of
fencing in their tracks from one end TO
the other or else of paying for every
COW that chances to be killed, whether or
not the accident were UNAVOIDABLE
II an old-feld bull choose TO plant him
self on the track and throw the locomo-
tive OFF, as sometimes has been the case,
Gripping the engineer, smashing the loco
motive and cars and causing a loss TO
the railroad company of from $4,000 TO
s2O0o0, under this law the railroad must
owner of the yearling.
That sort Of legislation may make votes
in the rural districts and will punish the
corporations, but 1t will not encourage
railroad building in the State of Vir-
ginia and helm TO nav taxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

grave at brief and simple services con-
nected with the completion Of the work
OF the committee.
undertook the work OF gathering the
money for this memorial at the sugges-
ton OF group of friends. and 1t has been
delight to me. IL has put me intpfra-
ternal communication with many old
classmates throughout this country. and
with some I'm far distant lands. Never
wero gifts so prompt and cheerful, and
the tributes Of personal affection and
high respect which the givers have paid
to their departed teacher and friend have
been memorable. Indeed. The committee
was able 10 purchase a fine portrait OF
Professor. which hangs in the Library
Hall Of Richmond College. and to provide
the monument also. In closing my official
relation TO the matter. l wish to express
my Indebtedness to Hon. j. Aston Cabell.
president Of the Society of Alumni Of
Richmond College for his help in gathering
the fund. and 70 the committee in charge
Of 1t. consisting of Drs Curry, Hatcher
T. :. Dunaway, Whitsitt. Winston and
Mr.. Cabell, for their valuable aid. and TO
Mr.. II. c. Burnett for his services as
treasurer OF the fund X. II. PITT
Richmond, Va, February Cd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
The Public Credit.

Editor Of The Times:
Sir,-An incident in the passage by the
Senate Of the United states of the Teller
resolution on the 18th OF January seems
10 have been overlooked by our city papers,
and yet II Is most significant of the pur-
pjose OF the Free Silver party to degrade
the money OF this country. refer to the
defeat OF the amendment offered by Sem
atOr Nelson, Of Minnesota. To under
stand the force of the vote defeating this
amendment IL is necessary TO recall the
resolution and amendment. The 1eler
resolution was as follows:
Resolved. That all bonds or the United
States issued, or authorized to be Issued.
under the said acts Of Congress hereto
fore reclted (naming acts authorizing
bonds payable in coin) are payable. prln-
cipal and interest. at the option Of the
Government OF the United States, in sill
yer dollars OF the coinage OF the Uniteo
States. containing AZ i-2 grains each Of
standard silver. and that TO restore TO its
coinage such silver coins as legal tender
paynent OF said bonds principal and In
terest. is not in violation Of the pubic
faith nor in derosation OF the risnts OF
the public creditor.
The Nelson amendment declared that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

OF the mill. Our crops are abundant al
ways and with the best factories and the
best labor In the world. we are able to
compete with the world and to sell our
goods wherever there IL a demand for
them, In competition with the factories
81. other countries. II there is nation
or the face Of the earth whose interest 1t
IS to have free and unrestricted COM
MERGE that nation is the United states.
But instead OF encouraging liberality
and freedom Of trade. we have adopted
the Chinese policy Of shutting ourselves
Up. and thereby provoking other nations
10 exclude our products.
We would not figure as prophet Of
evil but we cannot but fear that the act OF
Germany in shutting out American fruits
IS but the beginning OF prospective pol
icy abroad. which will result in .ncalcula-
bic harm 10 American commerce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

litical habits. social traditions, and ma
terlal and economical conditions vary
60 greatly and enter 10 so large an extent
into the problem, that 1t will not be SAFE
10 infer that what may have proved safe
and practicable In one community Is
either practicable or safe in another. At
the present time the municipalization OF
the street railways Is not accepted as by
any means indisputably desirable 10
Great Britain, while In Germany it is re-
garded unfavorably.'
All this is in support OF the contention
Of Tho Times that there is a growing
sentiment in favor OF municipal owner
ship OF what are called natural monopo-
lies, or public utilities, operated under
the direction Of the municipality by cor
porations TO whom the works are leased.
We believe that this is the true solution
OF the problem.
All such franchises are most valuable
10 the community and should be turn
ed to good account. They should be
operated in such a way as TO give the
best possible service at the lowest pos
sible cost to the general public and the
municipality itself should share in the
profits.
it has been too often demonstrated that
municipal operation Of such plants is ex-
peBsive and unsatisfactory because II Is
simply impossible TO eliminate political
iobbery. But when the municipality re-
tains control Of such plants, having them
operated upon business principles by pri-
vate corporations the very best results
are obtained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
The I.eriI,t We Lanreate.

The funny man Of The Times today.
Tried 10 poke fun an our Laureat
The Poet Laureate who has heart -
To help the afflicted In spite Of rebut
He don't call the deaf. dumb
Because 10 is clear
They could talk we'll enough,
II they only could hear.
Their schools no asylum"
They dOnts need cell;
II they only were taught
They could read very we'll
They could cen read our poet;
Might answer him too
And thank him for being
Their champion, true.
Their silence appeals 70 our poets heart.
He secs In their language the rythm OF
lie sees they are talking Of science and
art.
And soul speaks to soul in eye and face.
He sees all this with his poets eve.
While the eyes Of the crowd just pass
them by
with a sneer and a laugh, a grin and a
stare.
The crowd don't know and the crowd
don't care.
The deaf can think and the deaf can pray
God bless our poets soul and sight,
God bless our friends and hasten the day
When our schools shall Doe their heart =
by ONE or THE DEAF.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
WHAT MAKES 4 CITY,

A movement has been inaugurated in
New Orleans somewhat similar to the
movement of the Chamber Of Commerce
OF Richmond to develop the industries OF
that city and to promote its material well
fare, and the newspapers are giving the
movement their cordial support
The States, in referring TO the matter,
says that there was time when natural
advantages were Of incalculable import
ance IN the upbuilding Of a city, but that
that era is past Natural advantages"
says our contemporary, count now for
next TO nothing; human energy. intelli-
gence, and enterprise now create noble
cities in the midst Of forbidding localities
that speedily surrass in prosperity those
more fortunately situated. but which SUI
pinoly expect wealth and grandeur to
come to them on mere invltationL
We have used almost this Identical Ian
guage in treating the subject under dis
cusslon, and we quote our New Orleans
contemporary by way Of emphasizing the
point.
Natural advantages are not TO be ig-
nored. But they count for little unless
there be sufficient enterprise 10 utilize
them. Indeed, natural advantages. So
called, become a positive disadvantage
when a community relies upon them rath-
er han upon personal EFFORT. Steam and
electricity have I'm this day brought The
various sections OF the country so close
together and have 30 far supplied natural
forces, that location is a matter Of small
moment.
10 city in this day can build up on what
we call natural advantages. Nor can
a city already built up live on prestige.
Competition between communities was
never sharper than It is to-day and the
city that would keep up with the pro
cession must hustle. New York. the
greatest city in the land and The second
city in the world. has both natural adj
vautages and prestige. Yet New York
has seen its business slipping away, ana
no city in the Union has during the past
ously than New York to retain what
trade 1t has and to induce trade. IT has
been drumming, it has been advertising,
it has been holding out all sorts Of in
ducements to business men to come IN
ana trade.
As The saying goes Hichmond is we'll
located and it has its full share OF the
so-caned natural advantages. But these
things will not Of themselves make Rich
mond grow. A city in these days is what
the men Of the city make it, and Rich
mond's destiny depends not upon nature
and natures gifts. but upon its citizen
ship. Give it the advantage Of the vim,
Intellect, and capacity Of its business
men. well organized and heartily cooper
ating to its benefit. and Richmond will
wax fat and grow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
IN Memory of DR.. Harris.


Sir-On Friday. February 9Th. the
granite shaft which friends and old pu-
pills of the late Professor Harris have
provided, will be completed and in place
at the grave In Hollywood. On the after
noon of that day-thc anniversary OF the
Professor death-at 4 o'clock friends
who are interested and the family are
cordially invited 10 be pgeSeAt al the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
Not Sfnck In.

Lady enter barber shop with skye ter
rier
Mr.. Barber, can you cut my doggie'
hair2'
NO. / cantor rather ! won
Indeed You seem 10 hold yourseH
nreftv high for one in your position"
Perhaps l do; but I'm no skye
scraper. Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

. "Nfy grandfather" said the shoe clerk
boarder. "once knew an old man who IN
sisted that the ghosts came and MIXED
his COWS every night.
sort OF milkin' specters, eh?" COM
mented the Cheerful Idiot-Indianapolis
Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

Kind old Lady-Poor mani You look as
IL YOU had seen better days.
MIR. Willie Deadtired-I have, madam
Once I dwelt in granite halls.
Kind Old Lady-And why this loss OF
such q home2
Mr.. Willie Deadtred-My term expired.
Odds and Ends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

The author OF sweet Marie" Is to
marry the girl to whom he dedicated the
song. He has evidently conquered that
physical aversion that made him FORM
erly falter at her feet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
Ropyh lineSs,

Colonel Williams went insane again
yesterday" cheerfuly remarks North
Carolina paper. We infer that Colonel
Williams IS the editor OF an opposition
sheet.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
A New DeDarturr.

Where do the Highminds re-
side? They are one Of the old families
Of this city. ! believe.
Mrs Forundred-They used to be, but
Mr.. Hlghmind failed last year.-New York
Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

George Leaf. the defaulting steamship
ticket agent of Philadelphia has been sem
fenced TO eleven months in jail by Judge
Wiltback This term just gives him the
opportunity of turning over new leaf
on next January 1st, but Of course he
might wilt back again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

First College Girl-What is 10 be the
title OF your graduation essay
Second College Girl-"Beyond the Alps
Lies italy" What's the title Of yours2
First College Girl-"Beyond the Altar
Lies the Washtub. Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
On Neighborlv Footing.

She wished she stood within his shoes,
Because he had a seat;
But since that was impossible,
She stood upon his feet. Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

Cholly-That was an unfortunate col
llsion ! was in, but ! escaped unhurt
Amy-You escaped unhurtE Yes II was
an unfortunate colilsion.-NeW YORK jour-
nal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

An exchange says a woman IS "suing
Adams. the chewing gum manufacturer,
isfy II chewing gum did not bring her
damages enough.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

Talmage has preached a great sermon
on bosses. OF course it's well for him 10
outline his position on this subject be-
tore the honeymoon is over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
Franz perbgns.

Penelope--And what do you think?
Marie writes me that the count has at
last expressed his love 10 her
Ethel-H'm! c. o. d., l SUPPOSE
Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

IL is natural enough after people try
good government awhile 20 want a little
better.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

Miss Ethel-I wonder II that gentleman
can hear me when | singT
Maid-Of course, he can. He is closing
The window already. London Tit-Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

Emperor William is studying ballooning
but nobody can understand why he wants
TO spend any more time in the air.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

The price of The Times is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week, or u par
monthly, so cents per month. delivery
within the limits of III chmond and Man
chester. sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

II they abolish the Land Office Of
course the Department of Agriculture
would not be needed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
Street Car
Tickets.

On and after September 9th
the Gale Of tickets in lots OF IS
SLIGO will lie discounted.
Conductors will continue 10 sci
tickets at the rate of 8 for IS cents
School tickets will hereafter be
sold II SCHOOL CHILDREN
ONLY at the company's Offices,
foot of Seventh street and corner OF
Twenty-ninth and p streets. Pu
pills desiring them will be required
TO present certificate covering the
ensuing session from principal Of
school.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

These cold nights induce a number OF
people TO get skates on who never go
near the ice pond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

The unprepared Bacchante was in big
luck TO have gotten away before the
blizzard struck Boston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

y New York man who brought suit for
81 to defend a principle has lost interest
and also $3.50 costs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

The Maryland and Virginia Boundary
Committees are liable to dispute as TO
whether oysters can be classed as fish,.
May be they will draw the line at that.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

Tho Committee on Expenditures in
pupic institutions should wrap up their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

rhe joint committee report will be
heard all over the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

ngs. but this is really about all the show
they ever get.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
His Outlook.


The theatre manager usually has cas-
In his eye.-Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

A woman threw vitriol in the face Of
Massachusetts man which completely
blinded him, and she then married him.
Women are wholly relentless at times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

THE DAILY TIMES IS served by Sar's sf,d
on their own acroCnt IN thlS r. 'when
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year-anywhcre IN the Unileo S'"'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

rhe Times IL always indebted , ,o and
who favor II with society ,te iii such
personals. but must urge 'na M ~ the
be sent over the signa'u''
sender. 1T, IN re-
All unsigned communications VIII 10
tested always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
THE TiMEs-RlCHMOND VA FRIDAY FEBRUARY

pipes securely these cold days to keep
them from springing a leak.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

In the Tennessee Senatorial concert,
Hon. Bob Taylor played second fiddle
with pronounced success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04

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