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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
TENNESSEE PROGRESS.

we have made mention in these colu-
INNS more than once of the proposed in
dustrial convention in the State of Ten
nessee.
The convention was held last week and
was an interesting gathering, Many val
liable papers on the material welfare
of the state were read, and as a result
OF the convention an industrial league
was organized. The purpose OF the
league is "to unite all good citizens and
business interests in the state In har-
monious. intelligent and concerted forces
for the highest developments of all its
material resources.
"To strive to bring about that diversity
OF industrial pursuits in the state under
which alone the highest prosperity OF the
people IS possible.
ITO encourage the establishment and
maintenance within the State. by com
binations OF both local and outside capt.
tai. Of manufactures and enterprises
which create a demand for its rev ma
terlals, employment for its labor and
markets for SIS farm products. and to
encourage the patronage and support Of
home industries by the people of the
State.
Recognizing agriculture and the sue
cess OF the farmers as the basis and es-
sential condition OF general prosperity.
10 improve. by diversifying. intensifying
ana eoonomizing the present system OF
agriculture In the State. and thereby ad-
vance to the utmost the condition Of the
agricultural classes.
ITO promote and extend the trade and
commerce of the people OF the STATE with
each other. and with other States and
countries; to remove. as far as prscti-
cable, all existing prejudice, distrust and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
THE NEGRO AND THE WAR.


We have been much interested since the
war began in studying the conduct of the
colored people. the 'Afro-Americans.'
as they like to be called. We receive a
number Of newspapers edited by negroes,
one Of which is printed in Norfolk and
another in Richmond. The Norfolk paper
has recently filed complaint that there is
a disposition on the part of the white
Republicans Of the State to withhold
public office from the negro. The Rich
mond paper complains that there is a
disposition to send the troops Of African
descent to the rear We quote:
The policy is being outlined that this
IS a war in which the Afro-Americans
are TO win glory onlyas priyates and that
white men are 10 acquire fame as OH
GERS.
lie insult TO which our soldier boys
have been subjected have been OF ma
ture to arouse resentment of the most
dangerous kind
The colored people are not the docile
creatures, obedient 10 the command Of
his master that he was thirty-three years
ago. Then he was a slave breathing the
miasmatic atmosphere Of the swamps.
Now he is a freeman, taking within him-
self deep draughts Of liberty.
lie has learned to strike back. Indi-
viduals must treat him fairly and square
~ or like the white man, he viii see that
there is trouble ahead.
Separate colored brigades mean separ,
ate colored officers.
II we are to be subjected to the insult
Of the separation let us enjoy the priv
nege of being differed by men of our
own selection. No officers; no fight
Here is something for the colored peo-
pie TO think about. one paper complains
that as good American citizens the ne
groes are not receiving proper recognition
at the hands Of the Federal government
in the bestowment of offices. Another
one declares that the negro should not
fight for his country except he can Tight
in his own way. Is that good citizen
ship?
Our colored contemporaries are suppos-
ed to be printed in the interest Of their
race. but we tell them frankly and in all
kindness that such talk as this is doing
the negro more harm than good. What
possible good is TO be accomplished for
the negro race by these complaints on
the one hand that he is not receiving as
many officers as he ought TO receive, or
this advice on the other hand that he
sulk in time Of war because the terms
OF enlistment do not suit him?
The real friends of the negro are men
ike Booker Washington who advise them
TO keep out Of politics and to turn their
attention to the improvement Of their
mental, moral and material condition. IT
seems 10 us that the negro should have
learned by this time that holding Office
instead of being a benefit TO him. almost
invariably gets him into trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17

friction between the different classes OF
business interests In the State which him
der material development and progress;
and TO foster and encourage friendly
spirit OF unity. harmony and justice
among all classes OF business pursuits
which are essential to the fullest pros
perity Of the whole people.
ITO collect and circulate authentic in
formation concerning the State. its mar
vellous resources and advantages. 70 the
END that its people may the more justly
appreciate their unparalleled opportuni-
ties and outside capital and skilled labor
be attracted within its borders"
IT is further declared that the league
will eschew all partisan political ques-
lions, but will seek 10 secure on behalf
Of all the people such changes in exist
ing laws and the enactment OF such new
laws by the Legislature as, in its judg-
ment. are in harmony with and Will aid
in attaining the object and purpose as
above declared. The league will also
foster and encourage public spirit and
among the people as shall prevent any
but those OF undoubted honesty aud cap
ability from being chosen for-responsiDle
positions in the public service Of the
state.
This IS a Grstrate platform, and II car
ried out in the proper spirit and with
energy and determination the league will
accomplish wonderful things for the ma
teriM welfare OF Tennessee.
II each State in the Union had busi-
ness organization as well organized and
as active as the political parties, rich re-
suits would follow. The trouble with
most organizations Of this character,
however. is either that little interest IS
taken in them or else that they drift
into politics by and by. We hope that
the Tennessee organization will have a
better Gate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17

step, saws the Constitution. was when he
refused 10 bolt the ST. Louis Convention.
and the next his acceptance OF the
Craftsmanship Of a commission appointed
to promote the Republican efforts OF in
tcrnational bimctallism." But the third
and worst OF all. and that which lands
him plumply into the gold party. It adds,
was his vote IN the Senate Finance Com
mittec I'm favor Of bond issue and in
opposition 70 the coinage OF the seignior-
age and the issue Of $4,000, 900 OF green
backs. "He Is now in the gold party"
concludes the Constitution, "and we ex-
pcct TO see him betray the zeal that be-
longs to a convert. He deserves to be
rewarded by the gold men. and we do not
think that there will be any longer de-
lay about this part Of the programme
There It goes again. The Constitution
virtually admits that those who are sin
cere in their dvocacy of free silver are
also in favor OF fat money, and II ac-
cepts as conclusive evidence OF Mr. VOL
colts insincerity, which we have never
before heard questioned, the fact that he
refusd, when opportunity offered, TO cast
hs vote in behalf Of an unnecessary issue
Of fat money and the coinage of some
thing that has its existence only in the
imagination OF the silverites.
The lines are being sharply drawn, and
we are glad to see IT, There are unmis-
taxable evidences that the free silver
amalgamation party IS going bag and
baggage into Populism, and men like
German and Wolcott, who are not willing
to go so far, are now standing aloof.
A member OF the House Of Representa-
tiyes the other day boosted that this was
a Democratic war that the Democrats
had forced the Republicans into it. Yet
after war has been declared. and when
the fight is on, instead of providing the
sinews Of war in such a manner as to
strengthen the credit Of the Government
we find the silver forces, Democrats
Popullsts and others, banded together 20
take advantage Of the stress Of circum-
stances 20 do something in the interest
Of free silver and fat money.
II is a sorry spectacle truly and cannot
but grieve every true Democrat in the
land.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
OUR VIRGINIA EXCHANGES.

II we would only measure the ohehses
OF others by the same rule that we Apply
to our own actions. how much more Iol-
Grant We would be- Remember Christ ;
words: Let him that is without SIN cast
the first stone. Page Courier.
An old letter written in 1892 lies before
us and We note that the rate OF postage
from Warrenton 20 Front Royal IN those
days was twenty cents.-Warren Regis
ter.
While the city people are watching the
bulletin boards and racing after the lat
est poper. the Halifax farmers are IN
their fields carrying on their WORK as II
there was no war. What a grand and
glorious thing 10 be away from the hur-
ran and excitement OF a city.-Halifax
Independent
We wish somebody would do something
that we might have something
to report. OF course. you know, we mean
something good.-Page Courier.
Mr. D. y. Broyles, OF Ida, has left AZ
our office the most unique speciment OF
a hon-egg we have ever seen. II Is dou-
bic barrelled. cut half IN two. with notn-
ing but a thin film covering the cut ends
the two parts being attached by slen-
der lgament. one half contains the
white. and the other the yellow. II Is
real curioslty.-Page Courier.
We read the other day OF some soldiers
who turned up their noses a. the hrst
army meal and hurried 10 a restaurant
i'm search of dainties. Hardtack and raw
meat may yet be acceptable. We knew
an old Confed who when three days
rations were issued. would proceed to
devour the whole at one meal and so
save the trouble Of toting it in his haver-
sack --Farmyille Herald
The marriage of DR.. Coppedge is an
nounced for May 10Th owing 10 the fact
that the Doctor has just joined the army
and expects TO go TO Cuba soon.-Bedford
Democrat.
Brunswick can certainly boast Of two
true veterans. They are Messrs. +. @.
Jones and j. a. Bishop who came fifteen
or twenty miles through Saturday S
storm to attend a meeting OF the Bruins
wick Camp. Gazette.
Mr.. o. II. Wright second corporal OF
Company G., Virginia Volunteers, was
here Sunday 20 see his best girl before
going forth in defense Of Old Glory
Floyd Press.
Some Of the girls say. from appearance
last Sunday. that cow feed would surely
be high this mOn,h.-FlOyd Press.
Mr.. Henry Schaner, Of the McCurdy
House here IS fun of fire and patriotism
and an ardent advocate of Cuba Libre.
lie keeps a large Cuban flag swung 70 the
breeze in front Of the hotel. the only
one in the city. Mr.. Schaffer was for
eight years an officer in the Light In
fantry Blues Of Richmond. and is ready
at any time now 20 march 10 the front
TO sustain his convictions.
Mr.. Daniel z. Lacy was the centre OF
a happy group Of neighbors and friends,
who gathered in his home on Wednesday
18th instant. to extend 20 him their con-
gratulations upon reaching his seventy
fifth birthday-South Boston News.
Mr.. John Turner, near Coolwell, IS i'm
proving. He says q tree fell on him.
Amherst New Era.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
ALTERNATE.


Edouard Remenyi the famous Hunga-
rlan violinist, died IN san Francisco on
Sunday while playing on the vaudeville
stage While responding TO an encore
ne fell dead on the stage. lie was sixty
four years Of age.
There IS q Ieper in Piusburg who IS be-
ing maintained at the public expense
and IS costing the city $3.50 per month.
During the month Of April he consumed
a pound Of meat eight eggs and a loaf
of bread every day, in addition 10 two
pounds Of coffee and two pounds Of but
ter per week He also eats an enormous
amount OF vegetables. The city pays
private nurse SO a month to take care
of him.
At mass-meeting on Sunday in Gin
clnnati there was organized the Ameri-
can Patriotic League Of Russian Jews.
The purpose Of the league is 90 raise a
fund OF volunteer subscription for the
purpose OF battleships for the United
States.
The Louisville Courier-Journal nomina-
ted this ticket for 1909; for President
George Dewey, Of Vermont; for Vice
President, Fitzhugh Lee, OF Virginia.
A London cablegram to the New York
Sun says that Sir Henry Irving and Ellen
Terry are to end their long professional
association az the close Of the present
season and that Miss Terry will appear
with Beerbohm Tree. who H. at present
ct la cgofu fha r14rn orn1Trfo1 nv
Sir Henry.
". c. Gonzales. editor Of the Columbia.
Is. O. state, has Joined the expedition
Of General Nunez. which is now pTepar-
ing to go to cuba with munitions Of war
and troops for the assistance Of the re-
volutionists.
General Henry r. Jackson, n noted
Confederate major-general. a veteran Of
the Mexican war and minister TO Mexico
during Clsvelands first administration.
was stricken with paralysis in Savannah
and is not expected to live.
Stewart n. and William Kirk Brice.
former Senator Calvin Brices two stall
wart sons. will serve in the United States
army, and are now on their way 20 re-
port at the posts 10 which they have just
been appointed.
Rabbi Moses Cohen. OF Philadelphia,
created a sensation at the silver anniveT-
sary dinner Of Temple Israel in New
York on Saturday. when. in a speech,
he protested against this unholy war that
is now being waged." and declared that
the war was "a departure from the prin-
ciples laid down I'm the laws of Mount
Sinai" Senator Cantor. i'm a reply. said
that Rabbi Cohens sentiments did not
represent the views Of Temple Israel.
The war, said Senator Cantor. is a war
for justice, humanity and liberty" Great
applause greeted the Senator's remarks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17

OF visitors, including ladies. All spent a
most enjoyable day.
The club appoints q committee OF three
at each meeting to visit the farm OF one
member during the month. and TO report
the condition OF the farm and the method
Of farming. Some agricultural suoJect IS
selected for discussion at each meeting
The subject for next for next meeting,
"The cultivation OF a tobacco crop from
the setting out OF the plants 10 Tue
housing OF the CROP
Such an organization would be a great
help to the farmers OF every community.
The Lochlevin Club. In one form or anotn-
err has been existing for :. number or
years.
The hailstorm that passed over the up
per portion Of this community last week
did a great deal Of damage. Mr.. r. W.
Manson, who expected to make seven
hundred bushels OF wheat before the
storm. now thinks he will not get more
than two hundred. other farmers in the
direct track OF the storm suffered In IKE
proportion. The gardens were well nigh
completely ruined. and the fruit nearly
all Knocked from the trees.
Owing 10 the cool spells OF weather to-
bacco plants are a week or ten days be-
hind their usual growth. Corn planting
IS about over. and wheat is looking very
well.
An old colored man. Fed Rash, left his
oxen yoked together 10 Craze, and While
they were running down u hill, one fell
and killed himself.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
cietv OF Lunenburg Circuit Will have an
all-day meeting az Providence church on
the fifth Sunday in this month. Ser
mons will be delivered by Rev. James
Cannon. Jr.. president Of Blackstone Fe-
male Institute. and Rey. r. A. Compton
pastor OF the Methodist church at Black
stone.
The Hollydale Literary Society had
public debate Friday night There was
an ASSAY ON "PuncJuality' by william
WiIkerson: reading by Maurice Feather
ston: reading by J. #. Turner; declama-
ton by A. o. Moss; defamation by James
Turner.
The question for debate was: Resolved
that women have greater influence over
men than money
Willie Wfkerson and fenry Hite spoke
in the affirmative. and Mr. wilmington
Featherston and Robert Il Blackwell
spoke in the negative.
There was a good audience present, ana
the universal opinion was that the young
men acquitted themselves well. This was
the first public debate. The judges de-
cided the question in favor Of the aitrma-
tive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
The Oldest Constitution Again.

Editor of the Times:
Sir,--It may be, and doubtless is. true
that person ought never 20 criticise a
speech unless he has heard It or seen the
manuscript. I thought l made 81 plain
that my criticism was based on the
speech Of Mr.. Justice Brown as reported
in the press, and then only after waiting
a day for a suggestion Of error: which is
not yet forthcoming
And now my criticism is criticised. The
critic, however appears to be tithing anise
and cummin q do not say mint and rue
for fear Of offending Massachusetts, substi-
tutes, where mint is proscribed). and
neglecting the weightier matters Of the
law.
What T. =. 3. means by "the
oldest written form Of government
I'm existence do not know.
The Virginia Constitution OF June
%, l776, is still "in existence" and IL
he will come TO the library he can see it.
And cmbalmed in it. as our people fond
" trust and believe for all time TO come.
are the great basic and fundamental
principles OF free government. These
are the separate and yet coordinate de-
partments--the legislative. executive and
judicial: the largest liberty possible for
the individual in any combination of socie-
~ controlled and regulated by law and the
protection OF the citizen in his inalienable
rights Of 'life, liberty and the pursuit OF
happiness"
l desire to use no harsh words. and ]
detest controversy, but IL seems TO me
that IL Is near TO a bubble 20 say that
the Virginia Constitution of 1776. in all
essential features. Is not as much our
Constitution of to-day-thOugh amended
in many mere matters of detail only-as
is the Constitution Of Massachusetts, OF
l779 hers. Ours, the enduring written
proclamation Of free government, remains
the basis not only OF all our constltu-
lions, but is the chief cornerstone OF
the organic law of every one OF the
States. as IL IS Of the United States. Ours
has been amended by four conventions OF
the people; that Of Massachusetts. based
on ours, has been amended by the addi-
ton of thirty-six distinct articles-also in
matters OF detail. The essentials Of each
remain as in the first draught. and the
fame of George Mason as a wise master
builder OF free government increases. and
must ever increase. with the process OF
the suns
l could wish that my friend +. Il, b.,
whom L know 10 be an accomplished his
torian and, what Is more TO me, AIDE
voted Virginian-would aid me in de-
tending our ramparts so long and so pei
sistently assaulted by the New England
school rather than exhibit his courtesy
and hospitality as a Virginien by glaz-
Ing the mistakes of the eminent gentle-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
TWENTIETH OF MAY CELEBRA-
TION. CHARLOTTE. y. C., MAY 20.


For the above occasion tho Southern
Railway will sell-tickets from Richmond
Soudau. Danville. Rocky Mount. Lynch
burg Va, and intermediate stations 10
Charlotte y. c., and return at rate OF
one hrst-class fare for the round-trip
Tickets will be sold May 10th to 18Th in
elusive. final limit OF all tickets returning
May 23d, 1898.
For military companies or brass bands
in uniform, twenty-five or more In
body on one ticket. rate Of one d) cent
per mile travelled IN each direction, same
selling dates and limit as above.
a rate Of one cent per mile travelled
will be extended the Confederate Neter-
ans for their state Reunion at Charlotte,
n c.. May 18th and 2oth, 1898.
The Southern offers exceptionally me
facilities from this section 70 charlotte.
Detail information cheerfully iurnlsned
nv any agent Southern Railway or G. w.
Westbury. T. p. a.. go cast Main street,
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
uomnonathr Wants Recognition.

WASHINGTON. May 1G-Special-Dr.
Fisher of Chicago. was one of the Pres
idenrs callers to-day He was introduc-
ed bv Senator Cullom. DR.. Fishers ms
sion was to protest against alleged dis
elimination against homeopathic physi-
clans. and in favor Of the allopathic
school I'm the enlistment OF army sut-
geons. lie was referred to Secretary Al
ger who was unaware OF discrimination
and promised that both schools should
be placed on terms of equality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17

man who has made the latest assault
even though he were "A guest
Mr.. Justice Harlan I'm his response 10
toast at the banquet following the deui-
cation of the Mary Washington menu-
ment. at Fredericksburg. May w. W.
said.
"a peculiar appropriateness is onereu
by this occasion I'm that there are repre-
scented three distinct departments OF tno
government-the executive, the lesls'd-
tive and the judicial. There Is an appro-
priateness because Virginia had won ,ne
highest type OF fame by reason OIL ths
fact that in this Commonwealth vas
written the first instrument adopted ny
an organized portion Of this country iay-
ing down the principle that there couiu
be no liberty except through the estdo-
lishment OF these three great DEPART
ments."
w. w. SCOTT.
Richmond, Va, May IS. 1913
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
THE LOCHLEVEN CLUB.
An Interesting aud Valuable Farmers
Organization in Lunenburg.

HoLLYDALE. VA. May 1-Special-
The Lochlevin Agricultural Club held Its
monthly meeting last Thursday. This
Was the day for awarding the premiums
for the first samples OF tobacco raised ny
members OF the club. The judges de-
cded follows:
Premium for Bright Tobacco-Best
wrapper. best sample OF all. best smoker
best fller-aIl four TO MT. Wellington
Featherston.
Dark Tobacco--Best sample. George III.
Hawthorn; best wrapper, II. T.. Black
we'll; second best wrapper, B. l.. Wiikin-
sim third best wrapper, A. 7. Hawthorn;
hest shipper, r. A. Blackwell: second best
shipper, r. W. Manson; third best ship
pers. r. Z. Blckwell; best worker, r. A..
blackwell; second best worker. ID. l..
Wilkinson: third best worker j. IL.
Festherston; premium on weight II. A.
Blackwell.
The club gave a most excellent dinner
and fine lemonade. There were a numoer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE
UNITED STATES. NEW ORLEANS.
Ia. MAY 1881, 1898.

Account Of the above occasion the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
coupon stations on its line, to New Or
leans. La. and return. at rate of one first
class fare for the round-trip. Tickets
will be sold May 18th. 18th. and l9th' final
limit returning June &, 1888.
The Southern has two limited trains
daily from this section 10 New Orleans.
viz. the Washington and Southwestern
limited and the United States fast mail.
tho schedules Of which are quicker than
any others between here and New Or
leans.
Complete information furnished by any
agent Southern Railway. or {. w. west
bury. T. =. A., go east Main street. hieh-
mond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
HOOLPICNICGROuNDs
ASHLAND PARK, ON r., Il. AND II.

This pretty park. eighteen miles north
OF Richmond. on the Richmond freu-
ericksburg and Potomac railroad; Is espe-
cially adapted TO Sunday-school plchlcS
and excursions.
Abundance Of shade and good water.
Plenty of shelter in case or rain.
Trains chartered at low rates.
For full information apply 10
&. A. TAYLOR,
Taylor Manager,
n Byrd-Street Station, Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17
They Want Commissions.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May 16.-spe-
al-Representative Yost, Of the Tenth
District. has applied for commissions as
second neutenants or on the engineer corps
for Messrs J.. w. II. Peyton and John
II. Gilkeson. both Of stanton Both are
graduates Of the Virginia Military Insti-
fufp