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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

New York Herald

Since the adjournment Of Congress there
has been a good deal of foggy discussion as
TO the constitution power Of the President
10 appoint during the recess of the Senate
the new appellate judges called for by the
law for the relief of the Supreme Court.
The theory has been advanced that either
an extra session Of the Senate must be con-
yened or the appointments 90 over till Deem
Der. A timely and pertinent precedent on
this point Is afforded by President Cleveland ;
appointment of Interstate Commerce Com
missioners. The act providing for their APP
pointment was approved February 4. 1881.
They were 10 be appointed by the President,
by and with the advice and consent Of the
Senate. Congress adjourned March ith and
no extra session Of the Senate was called.
President Cleveland announced the appoint
inents March odd the commissioners took the
oath March 3lst then organized and got 10
work. They made their first annual report
December ID. All Of which was done during
recess of the Senate. IL was not till January
II, 1883. that the commissioners were confirm
ed by that body We do not recall that any
question was seriously raised as 10 the cOnsti-
tutionality of or regularity of these. Yet ON
this point the Interstate Commerce law Is
analogous 10 the new Appellate Court law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
THROW OPEN THE FIELD.

Now that the proposition to establish city
electric plant. which has been under discus
sion for some time, has been disposed of adj
versely, it is incumbent upon our municipal
government 10 throw open the field TO differ
ent electric light companies at the earliest
practicable moment. so that every house
holder may enjoy the advantage Of an illumi-
mating power secured at the very lowest rates
in consequence of competition. Extend the
same privileges to every electric light COM
pany that shall come forward with the request
that it be allowed 10 operate in this commu-
nifty. Place all upon a similar footing, 80 that
each shall be in position to offer our people
the means of obtaining light at a very small
cost.
It would be highly inadvisable for the city
10 enter into long continued agreement with
any one company under any circumstances,
but especially at this time, when one COM
pany fully occupies the field. 4 contract even
for reasonable period should be deferred
until competition shall enter into the calcua-
tions 10 bring them down TO the lowest point
that is consistent with any margin of profit 10
the producer. Grant to the Traylor Company
the privileges which it has been seeking. and
allow sufficient time to eapse for that COM
pany 70 compete in the bidding with the
Richmond Electric Light Company. If there
is an early prospect Of still another competitor
appearing upon the scene. take advantage Of
this fact also TO lower the cost Of light TO the
people Of this city.
What is needed is active competition. In
this instance there are no streets TO be torn
up in laying down pipes. 10 be n source Of IN
convenience and q menace 10 health. Com
petition in this instance will not create sin
gle physical condition that can be a subject Of
lust public censurc. If. in the fu-
ture, the competing companies shall
show a disposition 10 consolidate in order 10
enlarge the margin Of profit, public opinion
will be likely 10 obstruct any attempt 10 carry
it into practical effect and if the consolida-
ton shall take place in spite of public opposi-
ton. and the cost Of light advanced very ma
terially, then. and then only will it be proper
for our municipal government 10 consider the
ACCESSIBILITY of establishing a city electric
plant.
In the meanwhile, contracts with any one
electric light company should be imitedtocom-
raratiyely short periods Of time, so as TO avoid
the possibility OF our being left in the power
Of a consolidated company If such a company
should ever be formed. II may be taken for
granted that our citizens will not permit
themselves to be mulcted by such combina-
ton a. this, and if the evil should ever spring
into existence, the means will be found for re-
moving it.
There can be little doubt that the city has
now assumed the proper attitude in this mat
ter. All that is now necessary Is first 20 give
the widest field TO competition, and then 10
exercise the highest prudence in drawing up
the terms of the subsequent agreements. This
being done, the people can rely upon per-
fectly satisfactory administration 10 their
wants in the direction Of light.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
Gravitating Toward the Lakes.


The whole movement I'm the West. including
the South Is toward the lakes The grNfa-
ton of all large enterprises seems o. be in that
direction. 4 perfect reciprocity exists in the
lake system between the coal aud the metals.
the salt and the grass. Thus the intercourse
between Western New York. Pennsylvania,
and Ohio and the prairie country west OF Du-
luth and Chicago. has all the variety of the
exchanges between different zones. Western
New York i. "a bed Of salt. and SO Is much
of the peninsula Of Michigan, and this
salt cures the meat which grows upon
the Western prairies Lake Superior. the
upper peninsulas of Michigan, the half
settled shores Of Canada. abound in the
lumber which these praires need for fences
and improvements. and the new Western
cities. like Chicago. for beams and furniture.
The iron of the Michigan peninsula- and the
copper close at hand move toward the fuel OF
OHIO I'M the one direction i'm the vicinity of
Cleveland and toward Chicago. which Is like
wise i'm the immediate vicinity of vast coal
deposit If not up % the best mark i'm quality,
incstimable In value TO such a metropolis as
Chicago is. The peninsulas about Lake SUI
perior abound in magnificent building stones.
which have been worked into the great odi-
fees Of Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
Condition of Tie TrcasnrY.


New DIX tommelclal bultliiI
COMPUTATIONS Of the condition of the
Treasury as affected by the new appropria-
ton bills indicate the probability OF q
gradual withdrawal of public funds from
the National Bank Depositoie- IL was
the opinion of the late Secretary Win
dom that further withdrawal of these
funds should only be made very gradually, ms
the condition OF the Treasury required, and
with the option given 10 the banks % sell
their : per cent. bonds 10 the Government.
II is safe 70 assume that Secretary Foster s
general statement of approval Of the policy of
his predecessor included ms treatment OF the
depository banks and implied Mr. Fosters I'M
tention 10 act with equal conservatism aud
caution in TINS regard. II not tall probable.
therefore. that the withdrawal az deposits
Will be- made in such "a manner as % warrant
anxiety or cause disturbance. The present
amount of public deposits with the banks is
about 100000 and % considerable portion
of th, sum must bee maintained for public
purposes For some years prior 10 the eXptn-
sion of the depository balance under the last
administration the amount OF deposits had ex-
ceeded $4,000, 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
MAMIE THOMPSON.
Fortune of Woman Whom Many Rich
mond Men Knew.


The following article from the New York Com
mercial Advertiser Is about young woman who
was Miss Mamie Thompson, OF Memphis, Tenn,
and who, for several seasons, was one OF the
White sulphur Springs bellies That there are
many men in Richmond who knew her, and still
remember her, there Is no doubt:
Bohemian circles in New York are agOg over
the legacy Of s2iOOOO left Ray Douglass, one Of
the leaders Of the fast set Miss Douglass is,
or Was an actress. She l. young and pretty,
and has very interesting history. IN the max
ing OF which, during the past three or four
years, she has icome conspicuously before the
New Ork public.
Ray Douglass is stage name. Her own name
Is Mamie Thompson and she Is known by mat
name now almost as well as by her theatrical
name. But She is also entitled. by marriage, to
the name OF Montgomery. She comes OF a
Southern family Of reputation and wealth.
Her grandfather was Jacob Thompson, Secre-
tary OF the United States Interior Department
under President Buchanan. Tie died IN 1883 and
left great part OF his fortune IN trust
with his wife for his granddaughters, Kate, now
Mrs Kirkman, and Mamie, the Ray Douglass Of
New York. The grandmother died short time
ago; and her Will was admitted 70 probate last
Wednesday Miss Douglass fortune consists OF
a half interest in q hotel az Oxford, Miss, about
s1,0OO worth OF iewelry and plate and other
personal property, and $4,000 invested Tor her
benefit.
Miss Douglass has always been literally sup
Piled with money by her grandmother, and It Is
not fact. a, has been stated that she has been
IN want during the past winter. She live; IN a
coy, prettlly furnished fiat uptown, aud has
had everything she wished.
Miss Thompson fell IN love with wealthy
young Souiherner named Montgomery about
three years ago An elOpement and marriage
followed 4 very brief courtship, and separa-
ton followed an extremely short and stormy
term, OF married life. The honeymoon was
hardly on the wane when Mrs. Montgomery dis
appeared from her husbands house. and for
months was lost 10 all her friends. She was
found by her husband at a New York theatre one
night. He was in the auditorium and she was
tripping about the stage in black tights among
the chorus girls in The Black Hussar.' A re-
union followed stormy meeting be-
hind the scenes, and few months
of domestic life followed that, but
IN isss Ray Douglass went on the stage
again and played IN Robert Mantells company.
about two years ago retired from the stage.
Since then she has lived in New York. aud in one
way or another has kept herself pretty couspicu-
ously before the public"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
INDIAN MIsMANAGEMENT.

The case of DIR. Roger. recent Indian agent
of Pine Ridge South Dakota. is attracting
very general attention. He was removed by
President Harrison for incompetency. and it
is said that his flight from the agency, and un-
timely call for troops precipitated the recent
Indian troubles. He was. it is stated, ap-
pointed in the first place only in obedience 10
the demand of the Republican Senators from
South Dakota. to whom he had rendered
some political service, and now he seeks re-
appointment for the same reasons. although
tits acknowledged that his inefiiciency and in
capacity caused the bloodshed which lately
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
A Thou.and WILTON Dollar Club.

t-''" A"i" ~ ''''''
Few clubs of this country can boast Of a
greater array of names prominent In
politics. finance and turf than the New York
month are President Harrison, Secretary
Tracey.i ex-President Cleveland. Senator W
r. Brown. Chauncev NJ. Depew. Cornelius
Vanderbilt. Coils p. Huntington, August
Belmont. j. J. ODonohue. W +. d. Stokes,
Colonel j. W. Conley. owner of AXtcli. A. j..
Cassatt, George W. Carr, president Of the
Manhattan Athletic Club; Robert c. Iuger-
soil. G.. Montague. c. j. Hamlin. cx-Judge
Gildersleeye. Henry Hilton, T.. \. Buck, j. II.
Bradford. Captain }. H. Vanderbilt John
Shepard and Governor Morgan c.. Buckley
An estimate of the wealth Of the members ot
the Driving Club is placed at 1000 900. 600,
probably larger sum than that of any other
club in the world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
CREiN or THE PRESS.
Comments on Current Topics Culled From
the Daily Press.

baltimore Sunl
The conundrum of woman's marrying an
inferior creature like man is insolunl. no
doubt. for many feminine minds. Measured
bv n feminine standard Of perfection. the
male citizen Is w0fully deficient. But there
Is also, it appears. masculine stahgaIu 10y
which some presumptuous persons nave 1l
times undertaken To measure women WIN
results of very depressing character Inc
london Globe tells q story Of one Thomas
Nash. married man, whose frame OF mind'
after A prOtracted experience, was 10y no
means optimistic Nash, SAYS the Gloue. I'M
1913 beaueathed $50 year % the ringers M
the Abbey Church at Westminster, ON condi-
ton Of their ringing on the whole peal OF
bells. with clappers mutiled. various solemn
changes on the 18th day of May I'M every year,
that being the anniversary Of my wedding
day and also on the anniversary Ot my dr-
cease 10 ring a grand b0b-maior and merry,
mirthful peals. unmuillcd, IN joyful comment
Grafton of my happy yelea,e from domestic
tyranny and wretChedness" IL Is pleasant i'
turn from thi. failure ot the institution 90
produce perfected bliss 10 the hopeful dI-pO-
sti0n Of the man who. according 90 the
Globe. not long ago left large sum of money
10 his nephew on condition that he would
"eet married IN six months. and not Doe %
miserable old bachelor Ike hi. uncle. Ihc-e
examples probably prove nothing iof
or against marriage as am e\pedieuI lhiL-
from the mans point of view. They only
show that it may be % melancholy thing not
to we'd. and that marrying may Doe tie De-
ginning of unspeakahle woes. They do not
even enforce Punch, prorerbial advice to
young people contemplating matrmony
don't" These examples only show the
necessity of extreme delbcrtlOu m SGD im-
por'ant matter A projected marriage has
10 Doe considered from many sides. II is u
matter of sentiment with financial conse-
Quouces. II is question of coueeniahty OF
tastes and harmonious mother-in-luw. Agc.
culture. amiabilty and health not to speak
Of beauty are topics If interest M such a
,Drft.tff.tr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

1t seems that the new United States Appel
late Court can be organized in June whether
the President makes the appointments au-
thonzed by the act creating them or not. as
the Supreme Court and the present Circuit
Court judges form majority of the
new courts. Arguing from this stand.
point the New York World makes a good
point when 1t says; mo lawyer worthy of
the place will accept vacation appointment,
break up his business and advertise his readi.
ness to be a judge with the danger of rejec.
ton before him; and as the next Senate will
be constituted there is likelihood Of some
yefussls 10 confirm"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
Pr,nc,,,e. Of Oda-Fe,lov.,,,

The committee composed OF subcommittee
from the various Odd-fellow Lodges OF this
city and Manchester, appointed TO make pre-
partitions for the reception OF Grand Sire Bus
bee. will meet Friday evening az o'clock in
Odd Fellows Hall. The grand sire is expected
here in few weeks and while here will make a
public address, setting forth the benefits aud
principles Of the order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

The election of General John NJ. Palmer
as United States Senator from Illinois is
clear Democratic victory, and gives
that State a Democratic member Of the
higher house Of Congress for the first time in
many years. The next Senate now stands
Republicans As. Democrats Al, with PETER
independent and South Dakota doubtful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
Ranks with the Best.
Front ROYAL Gazette.l

The RICHMOND TINES has assumed metro
politan dress and ways. 1t has moved into its
elegant building and provided the very best
presses manufactured for quick and perfect
work Tx TINES is a progressive paper. at
tractive in its makeup. and ranks with the best
dailies in America.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

Born Governor Hill and ex-President
Cleveland deny that they ever received the
letters which Colonel Henry Watterson says
he wrote them. The next time the Colonel
transmits an important State paper through
the mails be should have it registered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

SPRING stirs up the bile. You lose your APP
petite. feel weak, too hot, and Oh. 50 tired.
Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

Those who have become tired and worn out
with our long spell of bad weather this win
ter can take comfort Virgins, the Canadian
weather prophet and earthquake predictor
foretells a prolonged storm. We may there
fore speedily anticipate pleasant spring-like
weather, especially if old Forecast. agrees
with him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

HICKOK'S No. I. II. ID. C.. FIG. AND
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AND CHOICE sUN-CURED IOBACCOS. Thy
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

SPRING stirs up the bile. You lose your ap.
petite. feel week. too hot, and Oh. 20 tired.
Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12

HICKOK'S No. I, II. -. G.. PIG. AND
CAROLINE SIN-CUEED ARE PURE. CLEAN
AND CHOICE SUS-CURED TOBACCOs. TRY
THEM.
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Deafncs Can't BE Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedieH'
Deafness is caused by an inaamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-.
tlrely closed. Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation" can be. taken
out and this tube restored to is normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever nine cases out of ten are caused
oy catarrh, which is nothing but an in.
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We will give One Hundred Dollars
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A TTENTION, BUILDERS.

II
Sealed proposals will be received at the
Office of the County Commissioners for
Frederick County, up to l2 o'clock, NJ,
ON MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd. 1891,
tor the furnishing of material, and erection
and completion, according to plans and
specifications submitted. of certain public
school houses, in SAID county, as follows:
First.-An annex or addition to Public
School House, East Church street, Frederick,
Md, of brick, four rooms and two stories
high. The plan of this can be seen. together
with specifications and details, at the Office
of the Superinten dent Of public schools at
the Court House.
Second. "A brick school house ut Utica,
6Ox24 feet inside dimensions, one story and
two rooms.
Third.-A frame school house, 30x23 feet
inside dimensions, at Sandy Run, near Ca.
toctin Furnaces.
Fourth.-A frame school house, for colored
pupils, at Greenfield Mills, 3Ox24 feet.
Plans and specifications Of these buildings
can be seen at the Office Of Superintendent
OF Public Schools. Successful bidders will
be required to give bond for fAithful com.
piance with contract, and to complete the
work at or before the time specified IN con.
tract The County Commissioners reserve
the right to reject any or all bids. By order,
A. l.. EADER,
Jyl63t. Clerk
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Pronounced Hopeless yet
Saved.

From a letter written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hurd Of Groton, S. D., we quote :" |
was taken with bad cold, which set
tied on my Lungs, cough set in and Fl.
nally terminated IN Consumption..-
Four doctors gave me up saying l could
live but few weeks. Igave myself up
to my Saviour. determined if I could
not stay with my friends on earth, l
would meet my absent ones above. My
husband was advised to get DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds. gave it trial, took in all
eight bottles it has cured me and
thank God I am now we'll and hearty
woman" Trial bottles free at M. E.
Leatherman's Drugstore, regular size'
SOC. and $l.OO.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-16

On motion Of DR.. James L. Bryan, Of
Cambridge, the association adopted the
following;
Resolved, That we hereby petition the
General Assembly Of Maryland to &C.
cept the direct tax from the general
government levied in 1861 and apply
the same to the increase of the school
fund OF this State, to be invested tor
the benefit OF the public schools Of the
State.
The president was authorized to ap.
point a committee to carry the resolu.
ton into effect.
The association elected officers for
the ensuing year. as follows:
President-James A. Diffen baugh, OF
Carroll.
Vice. Presldents-Will. A. Shepard,
of Allegheny, and Cornelius ]. Scott, of
Kent.
Recording secretary-A. F. Wilker-
son, Baltimore City.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Ag-
mes burst, Baltimore City.
Treasurer-Alexander Chaplain,
Easton, Talbot county.
Executive Committee.-Wilbur F.
Smith, Baltimore city; Charles A.
Raddatz. Baltimore city IF. J. Maddox,
Charles county, Belle A. Newell Ha-
gerstOWn.
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Elspepsy.

This is what you ought to haye, in
fact, you must haye 1t, to fully enjoy
life. Thousands are searching for it
daily, and mourning because they find
it not. Thousands of dollars are spent
annually by onr people in the hope that
they may attain this boon. And yet
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Leatherman' Drugstore.
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Amelia Riyes' Silence.

The literary event in the United
States will be the publication in the
Cosmopolitan Magazine Of a short novel
BY Amelie Rives, which she calls SAC.
cording to St. John" It is said to be
the strongest work from the pen that
produced "A Brother to Dragons" and
"The Quick or the Dead" Its publ.
cation in the Cosmopolitan Is a guaran
tee that it will contain nothing of the
kind that excited criticism in Miss
Rives' earlier productions.
During her two years residence
abroad, Mrs. Chanler has written moth
ing else for the public, and this pro-
duct of her matured mind may be ex'
pected to register with something like
exactness. this authors position in the
world Of letters.