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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
ANEW ENGLISH COUNTESS.

The elevation Of the notorious Belle Billion
to the peerage as the Countess OF Ciancarty,
an evenswhich has followed the death OF the
old Earl Of Clancarty, the father OF her dissi-
pated husband. will no doubt be received
with a wry grmace by the circle of peeresses
in whose number the former music hall
singer must now be included.
The new countess does not bear the most
spotless reputation, but from the most
authentic information which has reached this
country she is not in this respect inferior TO
her consort, who. If all reports be true, has
brought disgrace upon his rank and name by
his follies and debaucheries. which attained
the full flower of their development when he
secretly married the leading heroine OF the
lowest music halls of London.
This is not the first time that an English
nobleman has selected his wife from members
Of the theatrical profession, but with very
few exceptions, the actresses who have mar
red English peers had not only previous to
that event conferred distinction upon the
stage by their beauty and talents, but had
been distinguished for their purity and cor
rectness of conduct. After marriage they
performed the duties of their new relations,
and maintained the dignity of their new rank
in a manner that won the highest respect Of
those with whom they were associated.
Several of the.most conspicuous noblemen.of
England at the present day are descendants
of actresses, notably the Earl of Derby, whose
grandfather married one OF the most beautiful
women whose presence ever adorned the Eng
lish stage. The genius of the celebrated Earl
of Derby, the friend of Disraeli, the translator
of the Had, and Premier of England, has a.
ways been attributed to the maternal side, his
immediate paternal ancestors having been nc.
table for their dullness. This characteristic
did not descend to him. In brilliance of tai
ent as orator. scholar, and statesman he has
had few equals among the great Englishmen
of the present century.
Other names might be mentioned to show
that the TRANSMISSION of a little histrionic blood
into the veins of members of the most dis
tinguished families among the English nobil-
ity has done much to quicken the stream IN
an intellectual sense, without detracting from
its purity from moral point of view. If the
new countess has the discretion and capacity
to recognize the demands of her new position
she will initiate the example of those in her
own profession who have preceded her in the
enjoyment of the good fortune which has
now fallen TO her lot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
SIR JOHN MACDONALD.

The extreme illness of Sir John Macdonald
has called renewed attention TO career which
has been unique from very many points of
view. The present head of the Canadian
GQvernment-for the Governor General, who
is an appointee of the Crown, is only the head
in name-is, when everything is taken into
consideration, the most remarkable man who
has appeared in the history of the Dominion.
For a long series of years Sir John has been
the most conspicuous figure in the political
life Of Canada, and his career has been so
identified with every form of legislation which
has been enacted since his connection with
that political life began, that his fame will be
perpetuated in the most enduring form.
In contemplating his career, one cannot but
speculate on how far the fact that the theatre
of his action has been a mere colonial Deepen
dency, has restricted his powers as statesman,
and curtailed his lasting reputation as man Of
great administrative capacity To those who
are mostintimately acquainted with his charac-
ter, and who have had the best opportunities Of
guaging his abilities, it has always seemed
that in tact and Judgment as party leader.
shrewdness andinsightas apolitician breadth
and comprehensiona astatesman. he has been
easily the equal of the foremost of the Liberal
and Conservative premiers who have moulded
the destinies of the Empire in England.
If fate had cast his lot in the latter country,
the controlling force of the vast possessions
OF the Queen, instead of in Canada. a mere
integer in these possessions. it has been
thought by many whose opinion is worthy
of the highest consideration. because based
on comparative observation. that Sir John
Macdonald would have risen to the position
which has been occupied by Peel and Palmer
ston, Gladstone and Disraeili.
AS the ablest individual in the country in
which he lived, he made the most of every
occasion which was offered him TO advance
his fame. but as that country was necessarily
OF subordinate Importance. without any claim
to national or imperial cminence, the reputa-
ton of this great man has been subject 10
many restrictions.
Throughout his career Sir John has been an
ardent Conservative, and therefore most
earnest supporter of the connection between
Canada and the mother country. In oonse-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
THE MORqUART REPORT.
Forty-seven Deaths Last Week-Ien FROM
Consumption.

The report of the Health Department Tor
the week ending. Saturday, May 3Oth' shows
Whole number of deaths in the city, Al
white and % colored. Still-born, white and
3 cOlOred. , ooo ,,.b;to
Annual rate Of mortality, per l'OOO-white'
% %. cOlored. 1898 Total, 2S75.
Cause OF Death-Cholera, lniahtuIh,
white. congestion Of brain colored' con9es-
ton of lungs 1 white: consumption whlte
and colored: commissions. | colored' c0hFuI -
sions. infantile. 1 colored; diarrh@G, c0iQiea'
diarrhoea. chronic. white and l,colored: dlpn-
liberia, white. dysentery, white; enter0 COL
tIs. white and colored eryslpelas, col9reu'
fall white fever, typho-malaral' l Wnle9'
gastritias. white gastrculcer whlte; neaIt-
disease. white, marasmus: ! colofe9' ilen'n,
otis / white and colored neurasthemla, l
White. peritonisis. colored; pneumonia,
white aud colored; septicaemia, l coloreo;
unknown. white and coored.
The following shows the number by wards;
Locality Marshall ward 4 white and col
ored Madison ward 2 colOred; CLAY ward .
white and colored almshouse, white and
colored. Jefferson ward, I white and coI
ored Monroe ward white and 3 coiored;
Jackson ward, white and u colOred.
Number of visits made by physicians LOT
poor is as follows-First district, 3; Second
district. 62: Third district. "a Fourth dis
trict tS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
ou,ncs be has been political enemy Of the

ousnce be has been political enemy OF the
United States.
II his influence had been exhibited to
foster an independent and national spirit in
the Canadians, If he had encouraged the an
ticipation which has taken root in many
Canadian minds that Canada will be free
and distinct Commonwealth, new nation.
relieved of every form of dependence upon
England and standing of from the United
States, his fame in history would he greater
and more permanent than it now promises
to be.
When Canada becomes an Independent
State, as it will in time the name of Sir John
will he regarded with pride, but that feeling
will not be as profound as it would have been
if his influence HAD promoted instead OF
having retarded the condition of affairs which
will lead to the birth Of a new commonwealth
to the north of the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
Heresy Trials.

Our esteemed contemporary. the Hebrew
Journal of this city makes some intere G,'.
remarks on the heresy trials in various Oh rs
liam denominations It's learned editor has
come 10 the conclusion that the present Ier-
ment of heresy indicates how strong - Ine
drifting away from those ideas which, by oe-
; II, p im5osed upon Judaism. made what IS
Known as Christianity" and also indicates
e egDT of the movement toward reyer-
sion to Judaism. which has been going on
ever since the Humanists paved the way Tor
the Reformation. We take leave to say tn ile
we feel very sure that these striking remarks
oftbe editor of the Hebrew Journal would not
be confirmed by the Rev. Professor BrlSgsi or
the Rev. Heber Newton. or any or the 0Oher
Protestant clergymen who have recently been
charged with heresy. The remarks, more more
over are not such as we ourselves can uphold
and are not in accordance with our knowledge
of the theological debates now IN progress
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
The South's Mineral Development.
philadelphia Times.l

In 1870. five years after the war, the mineral
development of the South had just begun. In
1850 fair start had been made the produc
ton OF Southern pig-iron for that year reach
ing 1891, 3Ol tons, and the production of iron
ore 754. ga tons The production of iron ore
in 1890 was 2,9l7, 529 tons, and the production
of pg-iron had increased to nearly 100000
tons. Perhaps the figures showing the increase
in coal production between 1870 and 1890 will
serve TO measure more completely the extent
Of the mineral development of the South.
The total bituminous coal production IN the
Southern States in 1870 was about 100000
tons. and that of the whole United States
about 15.OOlO 900 tons. The bituminous pro-
duction of the South in 1880 was II, 772,9ij
tons. or about 275O, 600 tons greater than that
of the whole country twenty years earlier. 1t
is believed that the coal and ore beds OF the
South are practically inexhaustible. Natur-
ally the mineral development of the South Is
manifested in the marvellous growth OF the
cities and towns in the mineral region. the
States of Virginia, West Virginia, North
Carolina. Georgia. Alabama. Kentucky and
Tennessee all lie within the mineral belt. and
contain forty cities OF 5000 inhabitants or
over. The combined population of these
cities increased in the ten years from seven to
eleven hundred thousand Only portion Of
these cities lie within the belt, but it is no.
ticeable that those which do have grown
much the more rapidly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02

McCAW. -Died, on the morning Of Juno , lst,
Mrs. DELLA A. McCAN, daughter 81 W [hs iS1e
The funeral will take place at il o'clock
WEDNESDAY MORNING from 81. raul
church.
BENSON.-Died, at s:13 A. NJ Monday, June
1st at his late residence. No. west airy street,
HENRY BENSON, III the seyenty-slXth year OF
His remains will be taken to Charlottesville,
Va. his former home, THIS MORNING at IL
O'Clock.
COLITNS.-Die Monday, June LIST, at \.
NJ, Mrs MARY COLLINS aged f eighty years
Funeral will take place from the RESIDENCE OF
her son-in-law, Ross Camphell. 90 east Byrd
street. mt 4 o'clock THIS AFTERNOON. Friends
and acQuaintances OF the family are respectfully
requested TO attend.
Lynchburg papers please copy.
SUBLETT. Died June LIST, at 3:i5 o'clock,
at her fathers residence, M. ni ~ SCUM SSf
IFRSON SUBLETr, daughter Of George b.
Sublett in the seventh year OF her age.
Buried THIS EVENING from the residence at
= o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
The Russian Atrocities,
baltimore Sun.l

The Russian atrocities toward the Jews have
had the effect of extinguishing the interest
felt by Europe in the alleged Turkish atroci7i
ties in Armenia The latter were reported
chiefly from Russian sources, and at one Tune
seemed to be likely to give Mr.. Gladstone Il
crv against the Lord Salisbury Government
equal to that supplied by the Bulgarian atrocl-
ties against Lord BeacoDsteld. But
luckily for Lord Salisbury, Europe has
learned to look with suspicion upon atrocl-
ties reported by Russia and with attention
10 those perpotrated in Russia. The expulsion
of 5. 900. 900 people from country because OF
their religious opinions is Il monstrous thing
in our day. IL shows what bgotry anlmates
the Russian mind. 1t is an Asatlc proceeding
in consonance with the barbarlsm that pre-
vailed throughout the realms of the Gar. But
this cruelty toward the Jews, sprlnglng from
a national impulse the Gar Is powerless 10
control. is bound TO affect Russia politically.
II has. we have seen. already prevented Mr..
Gadstones taking up the cudgels III
behalf of Russia on the basis OF
ALLEGED Armenian atrocities TOR the
overthrow of the conservative government IN
England. More recently it has caused several
Russian loans to fail. thus paralyzing her mill
tarv arm. Bismarck used to discourage the
bringing out of Russian loans at Berlin IN or
der TO stave off war; but now the ROtnschllds
and other great bankers of Europe are pro-
voked by the anti-Semitlc atrocities into re-
fusing the Car funds. Russia 1t is seen, Is
perpetrating great crime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02

towns villages and country. and these ih.,ni
are Justly entitled to receive the ret@ pa'r yoIl
age of their respective LOCALITIES inv gc inc
S n PlhIG suppose You try and it cannot he
bought p Richmond d.. Or in e hsS%%To y9
your 2."'e Sc 20 Give the goods Of this
e eIass Manufactured % in your own State to
trial And 50 s even ,,b Il o TesRb[ Borders 50
hrt wbic f are carried by our large wholesale
houses. We need more of home pr 1iev we
need to be better awakened fso to tine or % oMg @
less ri o ~, Tins Contributing largely to the
Welfare Of STATE Who dOp f1sds that n General a
gina lnduI,ries s, anu from our own people
to which they are so manifestly entitedd t t
the old state would be at once upIbSg;tJ5 e ep
p pau ~ We cali mon the press Of the state
no less than the people generally to give t ms
subject proper attention ana agitallo o tbeyebv
end that our grand old State may De the'e0S
greatly benefited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
Brend Taxes in Europe.
philadelphia Record.


Tho threatened crop failures in Europe VIII
probably compel Germany, France and other lsr
to repeal or suspend d sse ca 9s
laws In Germany the subject mas tb rsu fSe
g sieTernment will at an early day take meas
vres for RENTING or reducing the duties on
grain. The effect of this policy VIII DC 10 70
stimulate greatly the exports rom o''ii'o" ne
granaries in the United States.
Long and patiently as the European masses s ",,
have submitted to grieyous taxes Levied on
their food in the name OF protection. am ire
ouently under a pretense of sanitation they
are mot in a humor TO undergo this species OF
extortion when they are confronted with the
danger of famine. Their murmurs are
already penetrating the dull ear of ottlclallsm'
and should relief be delayed or grudgingly .ex-
tended il is not improbable that Formidable
bread riots may break out in Berlin, Paris and
other capitals of Europe. Should the taxes
bread and meat be suspended for this emer-
gency it would not be easy to restore them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
GENERAL.

SoS RUSSELL is very emphatic in his asser-
ton that his father will not be a candidate fol
denomination unless he is called to the Repub,
iican standard bearership by the unanimous
voice of his party. If il has come to that MIR
Harrison may even now be regarded as out Of
the race. There may be few ofice-holdinG
henchmen who will play the role of Bucking-
ham TO Harrison's Richard III. and will ex-
claim, Long live President Harrison" but
the people win keep as ominously silent as
they did when Buckingham cried out. Long
live King Richardl'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02

GOVERNOR WNANs. of Michigan. recently
vetoed bill appropriating $4,000 from the
State Treasury 10 provide for the entertain.
ment Of the Grand Army national encamp-
ment of Detroit This has aroused against
him the ire of the Republican press OF the
State. and the fact that the measure was
clearly unconstitutional does not appear to
figure in the estimation of the Republican
brethren at all. When Republicans are in
power they always deplete the treasury first
and settle questions of conscience and consti.
nationality afterward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
Encoufhse Houfes
Mineral City Pilot.l

While we are engaging our attention in
developing the vast material resources of Vir-
ginia it viii be we'll for our people not to lose
sight of another point which is of vital i'm
portance If we expect to reach that plane of
progress TO which all eyes are now turned.
our patronage our every home institution.
The home market should undoubtedly be
patronized in preference TO the foreign mar
ket, all things being equal. Our whosesale
houses in the several cities should receive
tho patronage Of the retail merchants in the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
Augusta Chronicle.l

Kentucky is chivalric State. Mr.. Carlisle
ate largely TO his popular and magnetic wife,
who made friends of every one, and was pres
ent ION the ground" during his canvass. And
nowwe hear that John Young Brown is in
debted to his beautiful daughter for his nomi-
nation for Governor. General Buckner's in
teresting family. we remember, figured largely
and handsomely in his canvass two years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
A New Danger.
Knoxville Tribune.l

The interviewer has been putting in his
work with great effect on Vice-President Wat
terson's little boom. According TO Waiter
sons account of the character of interviews
which followed in his wake on his late starring
tour his opinion on public questions are as
mixed and notified as the platform Of the
Third party. Hereafter Mr. Watterson will
not talk politics 10 anything less reliable than
a monograph and then only in his best loren
ali tona ~ V0iea
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
Time Evens All Things.
lChicago Evening POST

Time brings with it opportunities for retort.
Years ago great Calvanist said, in contempt
of the flexible dogmas and aesthetic ritual Of
the Anglican Church, that the Nicene creed
was " tit only to be sung Yesterday Heber
Newton in sermon at New York quoted this
clever mot and added "On the other hand.
it would be hard to set the Westminster con-
fession to music bit of repartee to which
the discordant echoes from Detroit give espe-
ciai point
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
CREAM or THE fh@'''
r,r,usnts on Current Topics cuiisd '
Leading Journals.
New York World

New York worid'i 49,. .,hs
Tho administration organ admits tna' Wv. .no
s,.ss,;sfaction Of the agricultural population
At the West has its natural anu 90 - not
causes but declares that the 5a How Comes ne
and never has been one OF tne of the Farmers
H. then. that the pIatfofip.5b 70 u West have de-
nounc stro s than even the Democratic con
m%IG Of those States the interest Of
y wannbIeen overthrow it is to 10 hoped that
h re- ,.rty leader and organs will go right on
treatine the American farmer as iooi'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
Mr.. BIaine's Illness.
rCharIeston News and Courier

INIIlI IU'VVII -'V 10 177' -
The effort to prove that Mr.. Blaine is
physical wreck. and therefore, ineligible for
future political honors. does not appear TO
have made much of a sensation in any part of
the country. The prevailing impression is,
as indicated by the press, that swelled foot
is not nearly so much of a hindrance in
presidential race as a swelled head, and the
Secretary Of States trouble is confined to his
foot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02

Ir Rev. DR.. Briggs feels badly over the ac-
ton of the General Assembly of Northern
Presbyterians in refusing to confirm him as
professor in the Union Theological Seminary
on the ground that he is a hereto, he has one
consolation Colonel Elliot F. Shepherd OPP
poses him. and therefore he cannot be hope
lessly depraYed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
THE WE4THER LAST MONTH.
Table Shown the State of the Thermometer
Each Day.

The following table shows the reading Of
the thermometer each day at noon during the
month ending May 3lst. the number OF inches
of rainfall and the state OF the weather In
Nav. 1870. the average state of the thermOm-
eter was rs degrees, and there were 469 inches
of rainfall:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
THE TIMES" PRIZE ESSAYS.

In order to elicit the views of practical and
thoughtful men and women on the great adj
vantages that Richmond offers to the whole
country The TINES will award prizes for es-
says on the following subjects
First. Richmond as Manufacturing City,
with suggestions tending to promote and en-
large this great and growing interest:
For best essay. ...........S100
Second best essay. 30
Third best essay. Is
Second. Richmond as Trade or Jobbing
Centre for the distribution Of merchandise,
with suggestions for increasing its importance
in this respect:
FOR pest essay ............slOO
Second best essay so
Third best essay .......... Is
Third. Richmond as a Residential and Edu-
cational Centre, with suggestions for improv-
ing its great advantages in this direction.
For best essay. ..........S75
Second best essay. ........ 30
Third best essay......... rs
THE SUBURBS OF RIcHMoSD-sPEcIAL ofrEB.
Fourth. The proper development of the
lands adjoining the city both for residen-
tial and manufacturing purposes is so impor-
tant that THE TIMES will publish as received
essays on THE Proper Development of the
Suburbs Of Richmond"
Prizes-First $50.
Second. ... ....... 20.
Inlrd. .............. 10.
Committees will be hereafter selected and
announced who will adiudge the prizes. Es-
says must not exceed 5000 words. or about
three columns of The TIxEs. Each essay
should be signed by nom de plume and adj
dressed to the respective Committee on Man
ufacture, Trade or Residence, according
to the subject Of the essay. care Of TIE
TINES. accompanied with the real name and
address Of the author in separate. sealed an
veiope. which will not DO opened until after
the awards are made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
WASHINGTON, June l, 1871.
Editor Of TIMES

Allow me in this initial dispatch sent over
our new leased wire system direct TO your edi-
torial rooms. to congratulate you upon the In.
creased facilities for nter-communication Of
news throughout the South which will grow
out Of this new enterprise. This innovation
upon past methods OF supplying news en-
ables the United Press TO extend the scope of
its operations, fast developing region that is
demanding more Information about the cur
rent events of the world. 1t is a step in keep
ing with the progress of the times, and in
harmony with the enterprising journalism of
the South.
The circuit which we inaugurate tonight is
the first Of its kind to be put in operation
south Of Richmond You may now have the
satisfaction Of knowing that you are practi-
cally in direct communication with every
point on our system, North. South, East and
West. We have taken great care TO select
telegraphers for the new circuit who are mas
tiers of their art, and the receiver in your Of
fee must of necessity be as expert as the re-
ceiving operator in our New York or Chicago
office Yours,
p Y. DEGRAw, G. s. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02

PORT OF WEST POINT, JUNE /, 1891.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore Baltimore, merchandise
and PASSENGERS; steamship l'rocida, philadel.
phia, 90 load. steamship City of Atlanta New
York, merchandise.
DEPARTURES.
Steamship City of Atlanta, Norfolk. merchan-
disc; steamship baltimore, Baltimore, mer-
chandiso and passengers.
LAAIBERTss POINT, JUNE 1, 1851.
ARRIVED.
Barge ID. Crockett and schooner A. r. Manson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02
orrI, rrIFCUApUfC FACILITIES.

From the subjoined letter it will be seen
that our Geographic facilities have been very
much enlarged. On last night there was in-
augurated a system which puts our editorial
rooms in direct communication, through the
United Press, with every part Of the United
States and with every foreign country. Our
readers will infer from this that The TINES is
using every effort. and with eminent success
to give them the latest news of all that is
going on in every section of the globe:
OFFIcp UNITED Press,
WASHINGTON, June I, 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02

THE CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES Is
LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE IN ITS
HISTORY, AND STEADILY INCkEAs-
ING.
Readers Of THE TIMES going out of town
for the summer can have THE TIMES mailed
10 them for fifty cents per month, postage