The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
SOUTHERN THOUGHT REFLECTED
BY DIXIE'S NEWSPAPERS

jaws blongtng to some persons who might
be called by name II necessary. that will
now have an opportunity to take much
needed rest
Arkansas Gazette:: Tho Republican
State platform IS quite lengthy and will
not be read by the majority OF the Re-
publicans OF Arkansas, for the reason
that the majority OF the party cannot
read.
The Louisville Post thinks it funny to
hear Republicans abusing other Repub-
llcans for opposing protection to the SUI
gar beet crowd and adds:
The beet grower cannot see why 1t
should be infamous for him to demand
what the party says it is our sacred duty
to give to the wool grower. the steel
producer, the tin-piare manufactures,
and everybody else that asks for pro-
lection. AS matter OF fact II the de-
mand OF the beet grower is Infamous the
whole system Of protection is Infamous.
The Nashville News Is growing weary
of the tnharInontous harmony grow
ing out OF the TIlden Club dinner. Il
asks:
Isn't It about time to stop publishing
accounts OF the ennity between Clsve-
land and Nattarson and the reasons for
Bryan's dislike OF Cleveland and all the
rest of tn. snarIing7 Would It not be-
better TO try to rise above personalities
for a little while?"
The Chattanooga Times informs us
that the suspension OF work by the glass
factories is the usual hot weather vaca-
ton that they always take. Working
about glass factories in July and August
is practically impossible; and tho diff
Guilty experienced in the past in keeping
the men together suggested g term OF
fdleness, 1t gives opportunity for re-
pairs; 1t suits the "orkmen: 1t gives
the companies leisure in which TO take
stock in a. general way, and get their
bearings.
Atlanta Is to celebrate Independence
Day tomorrow after the Northern fash
ion and for the past several days ths
papers of the city have been appealing
to the people TO hang out the flag" and
to decorate and jo!Iify generally. Tho
Constitution In patriotic metre sings out:
Patriotism IS great and splendid
Glorious Fourth it does not cost much
to cultivate it. We hope every patriotic
citizen will feel it bounden duty to
spread the bunting OF the red. white and
blue from house top. store front, rest
dence and office window and let the
Fourth OF July. 1902, be 81 memorable day
in the history Of this goody American
city
Tho Charleston Post reasons that
while Mr.. Bryan doesn't mind a ma
tional drubbtng every four years he
didn't care to lay the foundation OF one
in an off year by running for Governor
Of Nebraska"
The subject OF manual training IS at
tracing the attention OF educators and
newspaper writer's throughout the en-
tire South. The Birmingham Age-Herald
Of recent date says:
The thinking men OF the South are
being aroused to the Importance OF
manual training for the average South
ern white boy. The professions and tho
mercantile class Will take care OF them
selves. but the great mass OF boys need
looking after and no educational Uove-t
meut will be so far-reaching for good
as that directed to the advancement OF
youth along lines OF manual training in
connection with grammar school works
Referring to the refusal of the Senate
to act on the House bill providing for
the election OF Senators by a direct vote
of the people the New Orleans States
says:
1T is within the power of the people.
however, to thwarc the Senate by elect
ing in the several States Legislatures
that will pass laws providing for the
nomination OF United States Senator's
by primary elections. as has been dona
by Mississippi"