The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

80 tHe public scnool system, Out uN~
cause OF our regard for it and because
we 10 not wish 90 see that system in
jeo afdy. There are 100 many encroach-
ments and the worst enemies. in our
opinion. Of the public school system are
its over-zealous friends.
We believe in the public school system
but We believe that there is a line over
which e. is not safe to cross. We do not
believe in training up the children OF this
country TO look TO the government for
10th Their education and support. We
believe in popular education because an
educated citizenship is Il better citizen
ship. but we would educate the youth Of
this country 20 be independent 20 Pfc
serve that spirit Of manlness and self
reliance and individuality that has been
the lfo II the American republic. There
is 10 slrer way 10 promote socia ism
and 90 destroy true Amorlcaaism than
20 train Up our children TO regard them-
selves as the children OF the government
looking 10 the government and depend
ing upon the government for their sup
mort and maintenance. rather than upon
their own brain and Drawn.
Nor does The Times speak for itself
alone. There are thousands upon thous-
ands of people throughout the country.
cstoeialiy i'm the South. who regard the
prbue school system with "a jealous eye
and who resent the constant encroach-
ments that are attempted. The over
Jealous friends Of the public school sys-
tom should have a care lest they do the
schools far more harm than good'
rlopine couples will not have to scratch
PRESBYTERIAN ministers Off the list Of their
friends yet.
ArcKinleys orders for the governing Of
In, islands viii be all right when we
catch our islands.
Emperor Francis Joseph granted Mark
Twain a special audience. and Mark must
have been forcibly reminded Of the size
of some Of his audiences in this country.
Mr. BRYAN thinks that with few more
planks the Chicago platform can be car
pentered into service again, but Mir.
BRYAN will insist on building in the sand.
Now has Coney Island been purified by
fire?
The Buchelds naval engagement was
denied before Sampson had a chance 10
claim it,
Tho constant illusions to buying off
Aeuinaldo suggests that We just open "a
running account with him.
Bernhardts stock company will hardly
care what she makes Hamlet do so long
as the ghost walks regularly.
Alfred Austins birthday poem is not
calculated to make Victoria feel that
poetry has nourished under her reign.
Plat Is not Rough Rider, but he
throws the political lasso with all the
dexterity Of a ranchman.
The Washington Post says Governor
McIaurin has gone so far as TO call
Private John Allen liar" How far
away did he go before he did #?
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The national capital came very near
throwing in a hrst-class lynching along
with the Peace Jubilee entertainments.
The National Committee failed to en-
dorse Coin" Haryey's brand Of jefferson
nickel cigars.
4 few lines manage 10 get into the pa
pers every day about the great peace con-
ference. sandwiched in between live war
news from different parts Of the earth.
The Prince Of Wales. however. would
be glad to take the job even with Alfred
Austin thrown in
Now Just when the doctors have had
practice enough to become proficient in
appendicitis cases some chap comes 10
the front with the art OF raising seedless
grapes.