The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-06

" Talk about Senatorial candidates has
begun In political circles in this State. It
seems little premature. inasmuchE as
Senator Daniel has a life lease on the
itosa which he holds. If, however, we We're
given permission to name a new mi an we
could do it-A. c. Braxton. the red-headed
man fom Augusta.-Clifton Forge Review.
Commendable Work.
There is probably no subject OF more.
vital interest to each and every person m
the Commonwealth of Virginia to-day
than that Of good roads. While the cities
and towns are considerably advanced in.
the matter OF street paving, the residence
districts Of many cities and the towns
al; rural districts have made very slight
pre- gress along the line Of permanent
roads. -
This is to be regretted and should be
speedily remedied. 1t Is a question IN
which everyone should manifest a deep
interest, cities as well as the country, for
their interests are one and the same. one
section Is dependent. on the other, and
the success Of each is promoted by a
closer union of both. This fact is too
often. overlooked. It has been matter
of some comment by visitors to our state
that there is too wide gulf between the
cities and towns and the country districts.
a gulf that is detrimental to both.
The Southern Railway is alive to its
own interests in this matter 1t sees the
advantage OF having means whereby the
products Of the rural districts may reach
its stations at all times Of year for SNIP
ment over it's road. It also sees an IN
creased farm yield resulting from greater,
efforts stimulated by ease IN marketlns
products. Therefore It has equipped a
good roads train and sent 1t over its line,
stopping at principal centers and building
= stretch of up-to-date macadam road as
an object lesson.
This is q most commendab be work 1t
IL infusing new life into the cause IL IS
awakening the people of the eoutn 70
their own greatest need. Inns plactiea'
ill,,stra ton Is In unanswerable argument,
5coo,yincinr proof. of the advantage OF
eoou roads: a cure for the ills we suffer.
from dirt roads which so easily turn 20
mudholes.-Roanoke News.
The Strike Problem.
rha.1z.,,,d notes With some regret that
the Virginia Legislature is to tackle the
matter Of settlement of strikes at Its next esS I
session. not from any doubt as to me me
from the herculean proportions of the
taeh # is a. pity to see such a, fine. body
Of c men waste their time on such q hope
Less guest FROM an the ta e1perienca Of
It must be patient to the most careless
observer that the only way to seize
strikes tS to prevent IleIll w iSii q % M
is declared. then circumstances alone can
The only real solution Of the strike
nrobJenl is the national movement now
Under way to bring capital and labor into
closer liza rmony. It will be remembered
that Senator Hanna is a prime spirit IN
this movement. Though socially W.ue
mart The interests Of the two powerful
elements are IDENTICAL, and sthe sooner
fills fact is recognized the sooner vii! the
labor question be settled Satisfactorily
Suffolk Herald
Be Careful With Truth.
The spreading OF false report OF
criminal assault upon the person OF a.
woman cannot be too severely censured.
such m act may precipitate a riot where
in whole county may become involved
nav. even the State militia may come
and battle be fought between citizens
and soldiery, wherein precious lives may
be lost. Besides, the feeling of resent
Ynent should not, be famed neediesslF'
and neace sf1ouIds be athecend OF all cltl-
zens.-Hanover Herald. .Fss
AGeneral Kick.
Some dissent from tho work OF the
convention, has been given i'm these col
u;nnS. .i9
We do not believe the articles dealing.
with education and with the judiciary
ara right and we have said SO, NOR do
,,al;o1,a a no1ifical commission with