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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
vIGINIA is PROUD OF FITz. LEE.

II Is well 10 reprint ana thus Dilhs
positively to the attention OF the people
the resolutions offered in the House OF
Delegates a day or so back and passed by
that body I'm respect 10 our distinguished
fellow Virginian, General Fitz Lee. They
are as follows:
Mr. Murphy. OF this city. offered the
following resolution, which was agreed 10:
Re II Resolved, !. That the Legislature
OF Virginia recognizes with pleasure the
wise courage with which f1tzhush Lee
Is guarding the interests or American
citizens amid the difficulties OF the reVo-
luton In Cuba.
conservatism which he always shown IN
naintoining the dignity and the rights Of
the United States amid the perpleNlies
OF that conflict
. That in the name Of Virginia they
extend to him as one Of their sons Their
recognition of q duty well done for the
benefit of our whole country.
The noticeable point in these resolu-
tions IS the confidence expressed by the
legislature in General Lees conserva-
tism. GOODNESS and level-headedness. And
the LEGISLATURE could well endorse him
for possessing those qualities. Fitz Lees
essential characteristic Is GOODNESS in eX-
citing situations and calm and deliberate
action when many other men are apt TO
become Eighty The serene composure OF
his conduct under the trying circum-
stances that have surrounded him in
Havana since he has been consul general
there has made a tremendous impression
upon the American people, and has. we
feel justified in saying. riveted in their
affections that hold upon them that his
magnetic personality had founded years
back. 1t S not too much TO say that Fitz
Lee Is one OF the most popu-
lar Americans - with the whole
body OF the people-that has ever
lived. They respect his character. they
have confidence in his cool judgment. and
they love the man. No other living Vir-
einian can approach the position which
he holds in the popular regard of the ma
ton. and we doubt whether any other
living American has the hold upon the
American people that he now has.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
PROTECTION FOR NEW Eng
LAND"

| In our press dispatches yesterday II
was reported that delegation OF South
/ ern cotton mill men had appeared before
the judiciary Committee of the House to
| oppose the passage of the joint resolution
proposed by William Lowering. member
from Massachusetts,, to amend the Con-
stitution or the United States so as to
authorize Congress to regulate the hours
OF labor in the different States.
A New York commercial newspaper
says that New England mill owners are
represented as being behind the proposed
amendment, believing as they do that
their powerful rivals in the South should
not be allowed to employ labor for long
er hours than in the North"
1t will be recalled that Chairman Ding
ley in speech on the tariff a week or
two ago virtually gave his sanction TO
the proposed amendment, although he
was sly enough not to commit hmeslf
absolutely
We commented on Mr.. Dingley's speech
at the time and directed attention 10 the
danger OF the movement thus inaururat-
cd. Wen may the Southern mlnuiactur-
ers protest. Well may every freeman
protest against this proposed usurpation
It is protection carried to its logical end
which is protection run mad.
New England has ever been the hot
bed Of protection and its industries have
grown up under a system of exclusion
ana bounty for which the people OF the
whole country have aad to pay. So long
as there was no competition in the South
New England was quite content with
tarin that kept out foreign products in
competition. But now that the South has
gone into the manufacturing business
and has shown its ability to make cotton
goods cheaper than they can be made at
the North, New England is crying for
protection against the South.
what do Southern protectionists think
of this?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

but We think that the rich men or
America are revealing a deadly plot
against all genuine public freedom that
unless we are mistaken, the opening
years OF The new century will witness an
outburst In the West. which will amaze
the civilized world"
With these words Chairman Jones
seeks 10 rally the Discontinued of all
parties and march them ont against the
rich. There is a threat in his words
which is little short Of incendiary, and it
is a menace to the very existence Of the
republic. Down with the money power"
is his cry, and that, he tells us, is TO be
the one issue. Democrats and Republi-
cans and Populists are 10 ignore for the
time all question OF difference and make
common cause against wealth. And yet
this is TO be done in the name Of De-
mocracy! The great party which has
always stood for the interests Of the
whole people, and which has ignored
class distinctions. IL now to lay aside
its principles and make war. not as a
party. but as one faction In a horde Of
discontents, upon ono envied class. Who
would have believed that this proud old
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Delightful Musical.

A very delightful musical entertain
ment was given at the y. Nj. {. a.
Hill Friday night by Mrs. Nellie
Sweeney Palmer. assisted by Misses
Rose NJ. Sweeney. Jessie V. Kerr and
Mr.. Charles II. Raybold. The affair was
given for the benefit OF the Union Sta
ton NJ. r. church and was very
successful both artistically and financial
~. Despite the inclemency OF the
weather. large and appreciative au-
dience was in attendance
Mrs. Palmer. who possesses dramatic
soprano is a pupil OF Signor r. BARN.
Cbrother and teacher OF PATTI, Signor
D'Auria and other noted vocal teachers
she was heard to the best advantage IN
classic songs at this entertainment.
Mr.. Charles Raybold scored great
success with several baritone solos. He
has a fine. even voice. studied singing
unde- signor vanucinni and piano for
some time with Rubenstein.
Miss Jessie V. Kerr is most excellent
pianist, pupil OF Madam Burmeister and
Mr.. ]. w. Lawrence. she has also writ
ten a number Of songs. which were well
received.
Last Friday night, she received hearty
applause for her beautiful rendition OF
classic piano compositions.
Mr.. Raybold and Miss Kerr are con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1898.
THE ELECTORAL BOARD.

We are told that the practical polit-
clans thoroughly understand the import
ance OF securing In the several counties
electoral boards who will carry out or
ders. That the honesty Of elections VIII
be in direct ratio TO honesty OF the cleo
toral boards. If the boards are honest
the character Of Virginia will be protect
ed: If the boards are rotten, the charac-
ter Of Virginia will suffer in the moral
dehauch which they will engineer.
II is said, with what truth we do not
know, that very strong pressure has been
brought and is now being brought to bear
upon certain delegates and senators TO
appoint boards who will be in the inter-
est OF certain candidates now in the
held-the idea being that the boards can
insure the election of any one they please.
The assumption that such a state of
things is possible is horrible; TO believe
that II actually exists is intolerable.
There can be no deadlier injury 10
people than to corrupt their morals.
Every other IN stands in ready train
TO follow the loss Of truth and honesty
by any set Of men.
France is over a volcano to-day because
the public sense of justice of her people
Is SO blunt that they dare not face the
truth
The elections laws OF Virginia are such
now that every facility is afforded to cor
rupt men to work out their designs. All
that is required is TO have the corrupt
men put in place and the rest will be
done as may be agreed upon between
them and their associates.
We do not believe that the vicious de-
signs Of dishonest men will prevail in the
selection OF all, or even of most Of the
county boards. but they should not pre-
vail in one single case. Yet they will and
in many. unless brave and true men
avert the calamity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

ers 70 be true. so that we cannot help
thinking the spaniard said what he Is
quoted as saying.
We don't take much stock in his pro-
fesslon that he knows what caused the
explosion on the Maine though he cannot
divuige g. lie cannot know any more
than any OF tho rest OF us. unless the
Spanish government had the Maine blown
ND and then took him into confidence.
which we do not for n moment believe.
But the thing that arrested our atten-
ton and arrested it very powerfully was
his statement concerning the discipline
on our warships. He said:
"It was the result Of an explosion In
side the ship. which took place In one OF
the forward magazines. The fact OF the
matter Is that the discipline and the
watch observed on the ship were very
lax. This. as one English newspaper de-
clared is the case on American war
ships generally. This sort Of thing has
occurred on previous occasions on Amer
lean war vessels"
We cannot accept this statement as
true. At most It can only mean la1ity
in some ships. The American navy as a
body has a very high reputation for or
der and discipline. There is no depart
ment or branch Of service Of the United
States in which the esprit de corps IS
stronger However. the bare suggestion
Of neglect even from an invidious critic
must tend 90 correct any errors. IT Is
lawful to learn even from an enemy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
THE COLLEGE sCAPEGRACE.

Now it is no less distinguished a per-
sonage." says an exchange. than
Speaker Reed who testihes that it is
generally the college scapegraces. rather
than the good boys. that succeed best
In their subsequent careers"
This is misleading. a boy who is
naturally bright and who has the stun
in him can and sometimes does succeed
IN after life in spite OF dissipation at
college. But Mr.. Reed does not speak Of
the many scapegraces at college who are
scapegraces the rest of their lives and
n he will consult those who have sue
ceeded and who have grown up TO be
moral men in spite OF their bad conduct
st school, ne will always hear a story Of
regret; OF wasted opportunities that
made the battle OF life so much the more
difncult.
On the other hand. II he viii consult
college. he will generally find that their
good habits and their good morals have
abided and that II would have been with
them everlasting failure and ruin. had
they gone in the ways OF the scapegraees.
Away with the idea that young man
must SOW his wild oats" 1t is never
necessary that young man debauch
himself and he can by no process OF rea-
soning be said TO be the better for 1t.
II boy, why not girl?
Inc youth who would be a clean an
must be clean youth. 1t is so much
easier 10 keep right when one has started
right. than 10 get right when ono has
started wrong. The lad who gets the
iaea IN ms head that the way 70 be
great man Is 10 be a college scapegrace
may count on being great-failure. Tie
scapegrace OF the boy 10 apt TO make the
disgrace OF the man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
r1crrEs VERSUS ASSERTION.

Senator Daniel said IN MS recent sP0~"
on the Teller resolution:
why is it that interest is constantly
going down? They say because there is
so much money. I deny it. 1 say it Is
because there IS so little money
But is there 80 little money! Let us
see. We have the latest Statistical Alb
stract." prepared by the National Bureau
of statistics. under the direction Of the
Secretary of the Treasury. From 10 we
gather the following interesting figures:
In 1874 the total money in circulation In
the United states was S76os3,o3l. per
capita circulation Of slS.13. In 1897. the
total money in circulation was a5iO'-
2oa.5l9. a per capital circulation Of z2.f9.
The population in 1874 was 42,7s5.OoO; the
population in 1897 was 72,SO7'O0. Since
1874 the population of the country has
not doubled: since 1874 the volume Of
money in circulation has more than dou-
Dled How then can Senator Daniel say
there Is so little money!
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
DEEP RUN HUNT CLUB.
One OF the Best Hunts Of tile season
i'm Spite Of Indictment Weather.


i'm Spite Of Indictment Weather.
In spite OF the inclement weather yes
terday afternoon. several members or
the Deep Run Hunt Club and their guests
met at the kennels. and were rewarded
bv one of the best hunts Of the season.
The drag was laid from the kennels 20
the old clubhouse, thence through Nor
risons. passing north OF Dunbarton,
where some sin plank fences had 70 be
negotiated, thence through Blanton's, by
Lakeside Park. 20 Warwick Farm, on the
Brook road, where a live fox had been
liberated.
Reynard led the hounds over the
Brook" into Brook Hill" down through
the low grounds towards the Chcka-
bominv Swamp. and after over an hour S
run was killed on Warwick farm.
The brush was secured by the master
Mr.. II. c. Beattie who presented 1t to
Miss Sophie White
As the hounds were being taken back
10 the kennels, one of the best was badly
crippled by one Of the Lakeside electric
cars.
Prominent among those in the saddle
were Miss Blacker Miss May woodward
DR.. Il. b. Teusler; Mr.. Tomkins Nell
vain. VI. r. ii. of the Rockaway Hunt
Club. OF Cedarhurst. y Y; Dr. Joseph A.
White. Messrs. W. A. Higginbotham'
william Rueger l.. G. Younger, +.
Deane Meanley. NJ II. Garnett q. IL.
savage. W. VI. Leathley, 7. NJ. workman
w. A. Townes. ]. T. Anderson, j. Stew
art Bryan. j. W. Talley, and j. b. Bur
nett.
Tuesday being n holiday. the hounds
will meet at the New Reservoir at 5.t'
o'clock. instead Of on Wednesday Inc
route will be published in The Times on
Tuesday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
JUDGE LEWIS NOT A CANDIDATE.
If He Wanted the Postofiice He Could
Get IL, However.

Judge Waddil when seen by Times
reporter yesterday evening in reference
10 the use Of the name OF Judge l.. l.
Lewis for the postmastership OF Rich-
mond. said that he positively knew that
there was nothing in the rumor' that'
while he felt sure that II Judge Lewis
wanted the Office he could get It, prac-
tically without opposition, as the other
candidates would cheerfully give way IN
his favor. still that such a thins hdd
never entered his mind and he knew that
he would not accept the place under any
circumstances: that his standing and
prominence in his chosen profession to-
gether with his present lucrative prac-
tice. precluded any such idea.
Judge L. l.. Lewis, when seen yesterday
by a reporter denied that his name was
being considered for the postmastership
Of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Stories From Virginia History

To the Editor OF The Times;
Sir.-I have read Miss Magills new
book, Stories from Virginia History for
the Young" and regard 1t az brilliant
success In style. arrangement and mat
ter. Like Dwight's Travels in New Eng
land and New York written for relax
alton from more laborious work, this lit
tie volume will probably outlast anything
else that Miss Magill has written.
The first palefaces TO reach Virginia
after Father Segura ana his Spanish
companions. who founded a mission on
the Rappahannock in 1910. were Captain
Newport and Captain John Smith, who
were sent out by the London Company
in 1906 and reached Virginia in 1901. They
entered a river and established town,
70 both Of which they gave the King S
name Miss Magill conducts us up the
James 70 jamestown. and watts our 1T
tie pinnace. as II were adown the stream
Of time from that day 10 this, auordlns 10
us delightful glimpses of the wonderland
OF the Old Dominion. Its men OF might IN
war. and exploit and statecrait are sum
moned before the reader by this charm
ing writer, the stateliest American pro
cession which our annals boast-Smith'
Raleigh. Bacon. Henry, Washington. Jel-
ferson. Randolph Lee. and Jackson-men
Of massy mould and plastic genius from
jamestown to the Revolution, from the
presidency OF Washington 70 1860. when
the curtain went down on the runs OF
the Confederacy and Virginia became the
modern Niobe OF nations
The whole perspective Is admirable the
touch graceful the tone healthy ana
bracing II was Bossuet who introduced
this kind OF writing in his universal
History" and when well done the pro 50
eve view of ages past and gone is always
attractive and instructive.
This little book will brighten and delight
the children and not be without edihca-
ton and profit to older people.
J.. FAIRFAX MLAUGHLlN
New York. February l6. 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

nected with the Peabody Institute OF
Baltimore Miss Rose Sweeney is the
efficient vocal teacher at the Woman's
College and needs no further commenda-
ton.
When such artists combine their forces
a rare musical treat OF a high order must
be the result and such was the case
last Friday night Space does not per-
nit 10 go into details with each num-
Der. Let 1t suffice to say. that an elabo-
rate programme was artistically rem
dered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
CII!I Do &! SON
a Speciality.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

party could have stopped so low? Yet 1t
is not surprising. When tho party for
sock its principles in 1896 and consorted
with Populists and silver Republicans.
1t started on the down grade, and descent
is always easy.
1t Is a sad spectacle. 1t is n spectacle
that must bring all true Democrats 10
reflection. Not one of the Democratic
papers Of Virginia. so far as we have
seen, has spoken in approval OF the pro-
posed onslaught.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
jefferson Orchestra.

The Jefferson Orchestra. under G. a.
Thilow's direction. is playing excellent
programmes in q truly artistic manner
every night. The sacred concerts on Sun
day night have gained great attraction.
In compliment to Professor Charles r.
Mutter. this orchestra plays some OF his
compositions and arrangements. To-
night his Organ-Prelude and his ar
rangement OF BE Thou Faithful. from
Mendelssohn. will appear on the pro-
gramme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
EXAMINE THAT BILL, GOVERNOR

Governor Tyler Is acuns wisely 70
study the bill making women notaries'
well before he approves 1t. How can
they be notarles? The constitution says
only voters can hold office and women
are not voters.
The Court Of Appeals in the case Of
Royal VS.. Thomas turned the appellant
out of the office Of notary public be
cause he was disqualified for holding
Office.
The consequence might be appalling
If q woman notary took a number Of ac-
acknowledgements TO deeds and it turned
out that she had never been notary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
NAVAL DISCIPLINE.

n the interview with Lieutenant ]. q.
sobral. naval attache OF the spanish
embassy az Washington which We copied
yesterday from the New York Herald
had appeared In the World or the Jour-
nat we should have paid no attention 20
II. But the Herald does not. intention
ally print false news. Whatever appears
in its columns IL believed by It's publish
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

She-Do humorists often make Jokes
at their own expense?
Celebrated Humorist-The first two or
three thousand are al their own expense.
After that they get paid for them or
give IL up-Tid- Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

The Saturday Enquirer, new weekly
newspaper, made its appearance on the
streets of Richmond yesterday, and had
a lively sale. 1t IS an eight-page paper.
well filed with interesting matter. and
its advertising patronage is liberal The
Enquirer is issued under the management
of Mr.. W. G.. owens. and he has the
best wishes Of The Times for the success
OF his enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Mind on His Business.

I'm troubled about that draft from
the West" said tho head Of the firm.
The Office boy hurriedly closed the
transom. and then looked as If ne expect
ed an immediate advance in salary.-De-
troit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

Some OF the interested ones will doubt
less consider that the appropriation bill
has been heavily discountd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

The Fair one-I suppose you VIII mar
~. though. when the golden opportunity
offers, won't you?
The Cautious One-It will depend upon
how much gold there is in the opportun-
ity.-Harpers Bazaar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

The dentists are 10 hold a convention
in Chicago which will doubtless be a
painless affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

1t would be queer now II the patriotic
Register of the Land Office should con-
tinue to work for nothing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Another Ca SO.

'Iobbs didn't have appendicitis after
all"
who said so2"
"His doctors: it seems he hadn't money
enough TO pay for a surgical operation"
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

There is talk OF electing Pop Arson an
alderman In Chicago but his refusal 10
accept that testimonial rather makes 1t
seem improbable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

The Maine magazine at least showed
a vast deal OF sprightliness as compared
with the current monthly issies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Enrinns Outsiders.

"George and Laura have been married
two wears and they are still billing and
cooing."
yes. She coos and he pays the bills"
Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

Promoter Cradle says he is now going
to work again. but he fails to state which
bank.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

Another Spaniard has been called down
for talking too much. Spain should try a
few deaf and dumb diplomats.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

A Cincinnati court has rendered a de-
cision against cast iron pipe trust. There
is such a thing as running these trusts
in the ground after all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

II may be a big mistake TO abolish the
Library police; the squirrels may all get
away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

1t is worthy Of note that Iroquois Club
the Tammany Of Chicago has invited Mr..
Cleveland to address the club on the oc-
casion of the celebration of Jefferson's
birthday. No man has been so much
abused by the silver people as Mr. Cieve-
land, and year ago no such organiza-
ton as the Iroquois Club would have
dared have him to make an address. es-
peclally on such an occasion as this.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

The price of The Times Is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week, or pa'o
monthly, 90 cents per month, delivery
within tho limits of ri chmond and Man
chester. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

Princess Kaiulani is TO be married. She
evidently thinks annexation thoroughly
good scheme,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

Il Is refreshing to note that the House
has decided TO do some work on Wash
ington's birthday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Cbcapcr Still.

Here's an account Of man who
lives on 5000 a year
That's nothing. I know man who
lives on his face.-Chcago Post.