The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-18

nome. ana We readily understand the /
danger OF permitting them ~ run 90 large |
after that hour. but thls is d master OF |
family government, not OF legislative
control. 1t is the opinion OF lawye fs that
the ordinance is unconstitutional, but |
whether so or not it is clearly I'm con-
nict with the spirit of our constitution
with the genius Of Democratic insutu- |
lions l..a.
We are unalterably opposed 90 an such |
sumptuary laws. Every man is lord and |
monarch Of his own household, and when /
tho Government enters his doors and |
seeks 10 interfere with family govern |
ment personal liberty is at an end. We !
arc opposed TO the curiew ordinance 10 !
COMPULSORY education. TO every species |
of government paternalism
There is always conflict I'm country !
like ours between personal liberty and
the oncroachment of government Neces- |
earlv citizens must for the common good |
he willing 20 yield some of their personal
rights and f. is sometimes hard to define !
the line Of demarcation. But there are |
those who believe in strong government |
those who believe that the government |
should control everything, and eternal
oignanco is the price OF liberty We
must watch these fellows every day and
all the time else they will trench upon
our rights.
If the Roanoke people are wise they
will put this curfow ordinance away ana
manage their children az home.
Since the election our esteemed con-
temporary. the Norfolk Nirginian-Plot !
has let up on free silver and more money !
and I'm double leads now proclaims that it
is the best circulating medium.
our esteemed contemporary. the staun-
ton Spectator and Vindicator. has been /
having trouble with its double name. As
an intelligent Spectator of current events
it is hard for it to be ut the same time
an earnest Vindicator of free silver as a !
winner for Democracy.
Aguinaldo VIII never be an easy boss
Ike Plat for he wouldn't allow amy body
TO wear his gold collar
Hon. Joseph Bailey has discovered a
number OF leaks in his leadership pipes !
out of nineteen Democratic Congress
men elected in New York Amos Cum
mines and sulzer are the only two pro-
nounccd silver men.
A good many men would get soaked site
ting up all night watching a shower OF
meteors.
Patti is to De married again. and now
here is perhaps a real farewell perform
ance.
Seats sell at $500 each on the Now
York stock exchange or about 5000 more
than a seat i'm Congress.
Joe Jefferson. who has been SO ill., is 10
retire TO his Louisiana plantation for re-
cuperation. Here's 20 his health, may he
live long-and prosper.
The State militia will be reorsanized
and of course as those who volunteered
for war have had enough soldering. those
who staid at home can Dc persuaded to
accept the commissions.
In China it is considered polite and
proper to present coffin To- an OLD per-
son. and especially so if they are In bad
health. but I'm this country it would be
considered q dead give away.
Judge Van Wyck is bound more or less
to regard his nomination in the nature |
of a gold brick bought with the surrender |
Of a $4,000 job.
The Holland submarine boat at re-
cent trial would not 90 down. and many |
of the stories about her great perform
ances are that way too.
Some men have difficulty IN finding any.
thing to be thankful for when others
who have much less, can readily name |
long list.
Coin Harvey says free silver is gain
ing. Somebody must have RENTED a dol |
lar and a half to the campaign fund.
OF course no one expected the Maria |
Teresa TO get of Of Cat Island without
a scratch.
The Republicans claim the next House
by thirteen, and of course the Virginia
Republicans who intend to contest do not
believe their party will be satisfied with
a majority of such an unlucky number.
Blanco says ne hates TO give up Cuba
with 10000 men and 200 guns but as We
understand 1t he can take those with him.
They are already figuring in North Car
olina on the senatorial toga' Of Marion
Butler. Well. they certainly won have
to take ii in any to lit almost any man
down there.
Editor Manley, OF Wilmington has gone
to the New Jersey seacoast for his health.
W. .Loro hraalxars enough ahead OF