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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
PREMATURE REJOICING.

The Louisville Dispatch. which repre-
sents the ultra free silver sentiment IN
the West. IN great glee, calls the at
tcntion of the "goldoarites who are at
tempting 10 make a great sensation
about the gold that is coming In from
the Klondike" to an article from the
Chicago Chronicle in which that paper
asserts that altogether the gold ship
ments from the Klondike this year may
amount to Sl,50O,OOO or s2,o0oooo, and that
this is all that the country will see oil
the 500. 900 900 which It was reported would
come out of the Klondike as the spring
cleanup OF mining operations for the
winter.
Every ounce Of gold that comes into
this country FIRM the Klondike makes us
that much richer. and one would sup
nose that every patriotic American would
rejoice in the increased wealth of his
country. Not so the Louisville Dispatch.
our contemporary rejoices in the belief
that the output from the klondike will
be small. for the Dispatch is the sworn
enemy Of gold. and regards every ounce
of the yellow metal that comes in in
the light Of an enemy 70 the cause Of
free silver
But if our contemporary has read the
Chicago Chronicle closely. its hilarlty
has been turned into sorrow, for only a
few days after the Chronicle made the
statement which the Dispatch so glee-
fully quotes. it printed under scare
head the announcement that two vessels
arriving at Seattle had brought an ag-
gregate Of $4,000 of gold. and that the
clean-up for the winter would be be-
tween $40 900 and si50OO.oOO
The fact is the gold output has been
increasing enormously from year 10 year,
and It Is conceded that the worlds output
this year viii he the largest ever known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22

n IS said 90 be the intention OF no
PRESIDENT when the war closes TO MAN.
General James II. Wilson the mhl''iy
governor OF Cuba.
Ne trust the Presidents intention
he has any in this matter has been
wrongly surmised That place OF "li
othcrs belongs almost of right 10 General
Fithugh Lee. IL. .t,.
ecvicos of General Ice as Consul-Geh-
eral az Havana. Every one Knows .,
tham. For weeks Doe w1s The centrhl
figure m the events that preceoea tH0
war. Tn the eyes 0i Che American peo-
ple his conduct then was without
flaw lie served bis country win
fidelity. earnestncas aud patriotism thht
earned for him The profound adniia-
ton OF his couutrymcu ana tho Nlhoie
1.-Two hatred OF the Spaniards-hatred
that manifested itself IN tne deupe<atS
SLIGHT nut upon him by Blanco az the
timo of his departure. He ABOVE an
others IS the American wnom the
Spaniards hate and the Cuhans trust
Fitzhugh Lee quilted Cuba amid span,
ish insult He should return 10 the island
IT'S military governor
General Wilson. whose merits there Is
no desire 10 disparage may be an eH-
collent officer and an administrator OF
ability but his claims are as nothing
compared 10 those OF General Lee.
The American people are fully aware
OF these facts. and President Mckinley
will make "a mistake II he appoints any
one but Lee 20 this post-Wheellng (W.
Val Register.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
A SERIOUS TASK BEFoRE Us.

What we have seen OF our Cuban allies
since our forces reached Santiago ought
90 satisfy our meteoric statesmen who
insisted upon Congress recognizing the
independence Of the insurgent Cuban gov
eminent, or at least It's belligerency, that
a very great blunder would have been
made n either had been done.
When General shafter was introduced
60 General Garcia and his army we can
very well imagine the feelings that must
have been inspired IN the heart Of this
veteran soldier accustomed TO command
men with whom discipline is everything
and equipped and accOutered according
20 the latest demands for the soldiers.
The ragged. starving, disorderly mob
must have given him few suggestions OF
efficient assistance in the work that was
before him, yet he might have passed all
that by as the result OF the hard condi-
lions that they had been subjeHed 10
A. he had seen in them any promise OF
c0mporting the difficulties OF the ease
with true work But n any such promise
seemed 10 be rendered, the promise was
thoroughly broken when the emergency
arose. They gorged on our provisions
sill some OF them died from overeatng.
and they have been ready ever since, TO
q man. 10 receive every bone that we
nere disposed to throw them, but as soon
as they were asked 10 lend a hand in
constructing the roads over which our
troops must march ana our artillery be
hauled TO fight their battles. they inso-
2ently replied that they were soldiers and
not iaborers and that we must do our
own road building as best we could. That
was rather disgusting, bat Shafter might
have stood that II he had seen promise
OF real siand-up lighting when the enemy
Was reached. But when that event came
about the cubaps seem 20 have been en-
sirely wanting. and we have failed 20
hear OF ono shot being fired by them in
me desperate nghiiDg Of July lst ana "a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
WISE DEMOCRATS.

The state Committee representing the
Sound Money Democracy OF Ponnsylva-
MIA met in Philadelphia on Wednesday
last and unanimously endorsed George
A. jerks for Governor.
The resolutions adopted set forth in
the preamble that the supreme issue in
the approaching State campaign is the
redemption OF the Commonwealth from
Republican misrule. and that all lovers
OF honest government Should unite in
warfare upon the corruption and profit
gacy that marked the control Of the Re-
publican party in that state. That the
Democratic convention assembled at Al
toona refused 10 inject national politics
into the present campaign and made a
declaration that should demand the sup
port Of all those who favor clean
and capable administration Of State az.
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MUST TAKE THE INITIATIVE.
If Spain Wants Peace She Must she
for It-NO FeeIers Noticed

WASHINGTON, July 2o-The reported
decision OF the Madrid CaLuct 10 sue for
peace with the United States was read
with interest in official circles here. It's
effect, however. has already been dis
counted by the determination Of tho Ad-
minlstratOn 20 pay no attention 10 init
nations coming from the Spanish govern
ment Ina a semi-Oficial, or even Official,
manner that 10 is ready 10 begin ncgOtia-
tions for ending the war The situation
has progressed beyond the point where
mere limitations Will attract the notice
Of the United States. Only substantial,
STRAIGHTFORWARD propositions as 90 what
Spain proposes 70 do win be considered
The government expects 10 receive 'ieei-
ers" put out by the Madrid Ministry al
any time, but these will be ignored. Wnlle
the United States authorities are not de-
sirOus OF making SPANS punishment any
greater IL such a course can be avoided
and are apparently willing 10 receive
overtures broad enough 10 cause a beAer
that they are honest and sincere, they
will not he led into the error OF ceasing
hostilitics 20 considtr tricky suDteiiuge5
intended merely or mainly 20 gain time.
That all the talk about peace emanating
from Madrid and the reported decision OF
the Spanish Cabinet 10 end the war are
OF an insincere sort Is firmly believed In
Official circles IN Washington. There Is
thorough agreement between the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet that the Spanish
Ministry Is not ready TO make oyertures
OF the explicit character desired. IL Is
well understood here that Spain knows
she cannot hope 10 save Porto Rico and
the entire Philippines group. and no pro-
positions no. broad enough 10 cover this
Held viii be recognized by the United
States as a basis for negotiations, That
the Spanish character is not capable at
this time Of recognizing that the cause
OF Spain T. so hopeless that the United
States can make the most radical terms
is the opinion OF Official Washington. and
il was asserted to-day by an authority
on the subject Of this governments Views
that no sincere peace proposals are ex-
pected until the Spanish Ministry IS
brought face to face with the alternative
OF ruin or an ending of hostiIlties. These
statements are based on expressions by
an official of high standing and represent
the position Of the Cnlted States.
General Stewart l.. WOodford. the last
Minister to Spain. called at White House
to-day. accompanied by his daughter and
another young woman. Secretary Day
reached the White House at about the
same time General woodford arrived, and
the two had talk with the President.
while no statements as 10 the purpose OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
He DIDN'T KNOW THE GAME.
But He Was Religious and II 'Sturbed
tho Feryor OF His Thusiasm.

at sholey goes agin de grain raid
an aged negro last night tO Policeman
Argue Of the West Thlrty-seyenth street
station. "foh a cullod man ter ISSUE ulto-
mat0es 'ginst or crap game but dis IS
shOley de most obstroperous game dat
l even seen: An deys wlta boys a-
Where is this game?" asked the POI
liceman.
"Aroun' in front or de cuiled mec'in.
house a. 209 Yves Thirty-scC0nd street. TO
replied the negro. AN dey sturJs dc fer
yor Ob our 'ngiOus 'thusl1sms. EVry
time do pa son g. a-prayin', Wen 70 comes
time ter shout Amen all yer Kin hear
IS Kun seben' er 'Wh8r.s ihoeDet or
'Dah's little joe or sumln' like dat
'Cose. Use llgious. am L doah' know de
game or what them remarks may mean.
Policeman Argue accomplished his IN
former 20 the church ana found ten boys
shooting craps on the steps ana shouting
vociferouslv. lie tried to arrest the Two
that were leaning over the dice. but sue
ceeded only In getting one of them Tho
prisoner said he was Charles church, I'D
years ola. OF G3j Washington street. lie
was locked mp IN the station for the
night on a charge OF disorderly conduct
lie viii explain matters to the MagiS trate
in the West fiftv-f0urth street court to-
d9y.-New York Sun
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General woodford's visit can DO obtained
Il IS noteworthy that Secretary Day re-
mained at the White House for tc"
minutes only General Woodford was
with the President an hour. Ills San
following the news OF the decision Oh mo
Madrid Ministry gave rise 10 mucn sp'0
ulation in regard 90 peace proposals,
The return 10 Washington OF VI. Caih-
bon. the French Ambassador mas "'9o
been seized on as an occasion Tot hno.0
peace talk NJ. Cambon, with fhe AUS
TRAN Minister. represents Spanish ~
terests IN the United states during 1po
war and he has been credited erroIeo ,,.,.
" with the role Of peace emissary' nc
fact that NJ Cambon has not called Oh
the Secretary Of State or the President
since his return indicates clearly thar ne
has not been authorized TO make over
lures In behalf OF Spain or TO tender the
good offices Of his own country to Sc
cure an ending OF the war. HIS last
official visit was on June ilth. when no
paid personal call on President NC
Kiney.
An Interesting feature OF the renewed
gossip about peace Is furnished In ao-
vices received here that the Spanish Am
basSador in London has been displaying
a marked cordiaiity toward Colonel Hay,
the United States Ambassador there. IL
is reported that the Spanish representa-
tive has been throwing out limitations
that his country would Ike 10 end the
war. and that these have been conveyed
to Colonel Hay either personally or
through others. OF course this govern
ment and Colonel Hay will ignore any
such attempts to sound the United States
AT this stage Of affairs. 1t IS not dis
closed whether the knowledge the au-
thorities here have OF the matter Is OF
Aciai or unofficial. The official Who told
the sun reporter the story said that he
had heard II "ouslde the department. -
New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
FRIDAY. JULY p, 1913.
RICHMoND's TRIUMPH.

The determination OF tho trustees Of the
confedorate Memorial Institute to locate
the Confederate Battle Abbey in Ken
mond will give satisfaction TO all con-
cerned.
There were several cities in compeu-
ton. but had the vote been taken
throughout the South. we feel sure that
Richmond would have won by large
majority. and we are equally sure that
Richmond is second choice Of all the
cities which were candidates for the hon
or. While we have been prejudiced' OF
course. I'm favor OF our own city we
have always felt that the arguments in
favor Of Richmond were overwhelming.
AS tho capital OF the Southern Confed-
eracy. all the sacred associations Of the
war crystalize about Richmond as a nu-
,cleus. And so it seems to us in the
fitness Of things that those precious rel
3cs of the war which we wish to preserve
which we wish 90 exhibit TO the rising
generation and to the world as memo
rails Of a great and patriotic sacrifice
should be collected and permanently
slowed away in this city. which was the
seat OF the Confederate government
No state suffered like Virginia and no
city suffered like Richmond from the
war. II would seem therefore. II for no
other consideration. sort Of poetic JUS
fioe that this great attraction should be
located here. II will De q great attrac-
lion indeed. and # will add TO the fame
as well as TO the attracuveness Of the
Virginia capital. It viii be I'm the ma
ture Of a panorama Of the war, and peo-
pie from all parts Of the country Will
come hither to see this interesting his
torc exhibit.
Those who have represented Richmond
in the contest have made a hard fight,
and ~ must be gratifying indeed 20 them
that their labors have at last been crown
ed with success. To no one man. how
ever are we indebted for our triumph
quite so much as TO the late Colonel
John Il. Cary who not only labored most
ardently and earnestly but managed the
contest with great skill and foGethoUght
II was upon his motion that no action
was taken at the reunions at Nashville
and Richmond II was his Judgment
that the time and place 20 make the Sc
lection was the Atlanta reunion. lie
had implicit faith that Richmond would
then win. and the result shows that his
Judgment was right.
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when Americans were laying down their
lives that Cuba might be free as cheer
fully as ever patriots responded 70
call OF duty.
Altogether VIC must confess that our
Cuban allies have made almost as poor
a showing az allies ever did make and
IL there Is nothing In this case but tho
rcrscue OF such allies from Spanish OPP
preston the task we have undertaken
would be anything hut an attractive one.
But what would be the present state
OF things IL our mcteoric statesmen had
had their way and the independence Of
the insurrectionary Cuban government
had been recognized by our government?
IN that case Shaftcr would have been
compelled TO treat Garcia as the lawful
representative OF the lawful government
OF Cuba. Santiago would have been
part OF the dominion lawfully subject 10 MS
rule. and after Toral surrendered It TO
shafter, Shafter would have had TO sur
render Il 10 Garcia, and in a few hours
Santiago's streets would have been run
ming with the blood OF Spanish soldiery
and Spanish men, women and children
butcherod by Garcias men. That is
what might have happened If We had
Acknowledged the independence or even
bclligercncy Of the insurrectionary gov
eminent OF Cuba unless Shafter was 70
refuse obedience to the law Of the case,
or Garcia's half breeds had suddenly
become converted to civilization.
All this furnishes good ground for con-
Guiding that a congressional lingo is one
of the most unsafe guides that II is pos
sible TO follow. and as most Of our particu-
lar limoges were also free eilverites. it
ought to furnish ground for questioning
the infaribnity Of their teachings upon
that topic also.
The conduct Of Garcia's men at San
tiaeo teaches us that we have a pro-
dieious task upon our hands in estab-
fishing an orderly government in SPANS
colonies. but We are not to shrink from
DIR task because it is most serious
one We have deliberately assumed 1t
and we NUT now live up to our undertake
ing. The people of these islands must be
civilized and taught self rule, whatever
length Of time is necessary for It and
however burdensome the undertaking may
be to us.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
Chnmnion somnambuIIst.

Farmer Broadbelt OF Bcrwyn, Chester
county. Pa. has a very good claim upon
the title Of champion somnamhulist, says
the Philadelphia Record. one morning
Brosdbelt arose from his bed M o'clock
and without stopping % change his night
robe for moro suitable attire. went OUT
10 the barn and MIXED an Of his sixteen
cows ana prepared the milk FOR marhet'
This took considerable time. OK course.
but after that was done he htched up
the horse and wagon and, loading inc
milk cans upon the latter drove OF 70
the station. There he unloaded mo cans
according TO his daily custom and drove
back home. The day was just oreaAns
when he drove the wagon into the Darn
yard. but Broadbelt took no notice or
that. He was sound asleep and naa oe.n
80 during the entire performance hls
return 90 consciousness was que 10
vigorous shaking administered oy nis
win who. having missed him from his
he'd had dressed herself ana sailed
forth 10 find him. lnasmuch - ths
story is vouched Tor by Broadhelt him
SELF n is clear that he 10 Internationally
the champion sleep-walkcr-or something
else.
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The Religious Herald as an Archeolo


Thte Religious Herald can certainly
ponder over many a quaint and curl
Gus volume OF forgotten lore
Not long ago n had an editorial on
1.-THE Question OF tho Dates" discussing
the "Diatlssaron" OF Tutan, its character
contents and value. And now we nave
i'm brief compass. a. lesson from the
cylinder" OF cyrus. Some editors nave
a great horror Of what they are pleased
10 call "old news but IL the things
stated are facts and are unknown 10 the
reader. they are just as real news as IL
thew had occurred this morning as We
were going 10 press. so here is some OF
tho Hyald's news, several thousand
years old:
In Isaiah xiv. 3, Jehovah is reported
as saving of Cyrus: HE IS my shepherd
and shall perform an my pleasure even
saving 10 Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built;
and 10 the temple Thy foundation shall
be laid" This divine recognition Of the
service OF Cyrus Is no warrant for the
opinion that cyrus was good man, nor
tbat he was a worshipper OF jehovah
some inscriptions OF Cyrus have been
recently discovered and they give no
evidence that he knew or cared very
much about the Jews. He seems 10
have had sense enough 10 see that deport-
inc conquered communities en- masse,
and settling them Ia the territory OF tne
conquerOrs was not the best way 10
build up State. and 80 he gave
general permission 10 the exiles 10 re-
turn 20 their homes. II they desired TO
do So The Cyrus cylinder altt'
giving some account OF the wrong treat
ment OF the gods OF Babylon, says: lie
1.-THE god Merodach) pitied them; ne
searched all lands AZ sought Out =
righteous prince 20 tak4,im by the hand;
lie called Cyrus by name and proclaim, nee
his universal rule" And IN the 4o,n
chapter OF Isaiah. ist and tth verses. we
find: Thus saith Jehovah 70 his amounted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22

The negro seems 10 lack pride or race
,o correspond to this pride OF national.
itv Instead OF following the best ana
bralnlest OF his own race he Is bette,
content 10 follow the dictates OF thu
white politician and the vicious white
nolitlcian makes the negro vote a dan
Ger and a menace by using Il for vicious
ends. The Republican politician Is con-
WINGED that the negro needs nothing lie
will confer a nomination upon "a man
with foreign sounding name be-
cause OF 600 or lt0 votes Of men OF the
same nationality but he would not con-
slider 5000 or 1900 black votes worth any
ec0gnition.-Kansas City Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,
A Number of Richmond People Leav-
ing for the Country.

ing TOT tue NohhhJs
Miss Anna Davidson. OF Maryland anu
Mr.. Edmund L Lee. Of Shepherdstown'
w. Va. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs W.
Minor Woodward.
Mrs. 7. p. Porers and Miss Mary
Rogers are visiting relatives IN Lees
burg.
Mrs. Charles Potts and her charming
children left yesterday for West Virginia.
The announcement that Mrs. Caske
CabeI will conduct a private Current
Events Glass along the lines which she
has made so dellshtful, and will branch
oiis somewhat IN order 90 give them as
much variety as possible. Is greeted with
delight, ana already about twenty Well
known and critical people have joined the
class, which will open october the LIST.
II is Mrs. Cabelrs purpose to interest
young girls especially and real students
in the class and TO have the programme
occasionally varied by the introduction Of
music Interpreting the references made tn
her Literary Note Full information
regarding the class may be secured az
her residence 2l Governor street.
Dr. p. Blake Minor Sr.. has Just return
ed from a delightful outing IN which he
revisited the scenes Of hts childhood and
youth. az Tappshannock. Fredericksburg
and spotsylvania courthouse. His itin-
erary also included Washington city and
delightful visits 10 relatives In West
moreland and Richmond counties.
Mrs Robert RennOlds and family Will
probably leave In a few DAYS for the
White Sulphur Springs.
Miss Helen Montague and Mrs Mere
dlth Montague and family will leave on
August lst for Duchess county New
York.
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Home Guards.

Oft In the Silly night
Ere slumbers chains have bound me-
Fond memory brings the light
OF other days around me-
The ringing cheers
That smote my ears
As marched through the city;
But now ] see
Folks gaze al me
With looks akin TO pity
All. wheL the fghtings done.
And the wars an ancient story
WIN they let me take my gun
And parade again for gloryg
Yes. / was one OF those
Who marched In peaceful days
when the country had no foes
To be met in bloody trays,
But l couldn't so -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
AITERNIArH

The Milwaukee Daily News to-day says
that Levi z. Letter has now practically
closed the contract which he has been
negotiating with the Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Company for the
loan OF 100000 on his real estate 10 pay
his sons's debts. or the s3.o0o,OOO S2.oooooo
10 is believed, will pass over 90 him this
week. and the remaining $LWOo0 next
week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
LEE AND BRYAN "BOTTLED up"
The Late Consul General Doesn't Be
Iieve a story About Algcr.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. July 20-Gen-
eral Lee was shown q telegram tonight
stating that a New York paper asserted
this morning that Secretary Nser was
,rvinc 10 keen the southern troops out OF
The fight. and especially Fi-zhugh Lee.
The General was tsT retiring when the
telegram was shown him. lie read II
anr re-read IL and then. handing it back
said. Il don't believe it, Further than
this ne would say nothing.
Many Of tho officers ~ camp believe
that there is politics IN the delay and
that this corps is kept here for mat
purpose. They say that Lee and Bryan
are both here and can be kept bottled up
until after tho fall Observation-Disclosures
phia Record.
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Washington. Ca; $4,000 church at
Louisville. Ky; $1,000 school at Louis
Vile. KY; $4,000 warehouse at baltimore,
Nd hotel az Roanoke. Va; $4,000 car
barn u Baltimore. Md: $1,000 building
at Dallas. Tex; $4,000 school at Roanoke.
Va, and $4,000 school at Wadley. Ga.
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10 CYRUS whose right hand I have hold
ON 40 subdue nations before him: / nave
evon called thee by thy name /
bavo surnamed thee. though thou hast
not known mc' the parallel here i3
certainly remarkable. but it does not
prove that Cyrus was q deVout "of-
shipper OF the true God.
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To fight, you know.
When the present trouble started,
And now I'm told
Some people hold
That am chicken-heartedl
All. but when all IS done.
And the wars an ancient story.
once more I'll get my GUN
And come forth in an my glory
Cleveland Leader.