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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
THE rIFTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.

The termination Of the Fifty-frst Congress
must produce Throughout the land an involun-
tsry sigh of relief that so great danger to
our liberties, and such reckless expenditures
from our Treasury, have come TO an end. Nor
is this sense of relief due only to the final adj
iournment of this Congress. 1t marks with
unmistakable precision and indelible perma-
nency the end of that career Of power in
which, except during Cleveand's administra-
ton, the Republican party has. since 1861.
rioted This party will go down to history
making great claim for its patriotism philan-
thropy and glory, but unable to escape the
damaging judgment of the impartial histor-
ian for it heartlessness, its selfshness, its in
ordinate cupidity, its disregard of public
trusts and its debauchery of every sense of
patriotism by its unscruplous dispensation of
pensions.
Having carried on war with the South in
the field for four years it continued for twen-
ty-fve more TO carry il on in the ostenslbly
peaceful pursuits Of civil life. To be opposed
to its practices meant to be visited with every
kind of oppression which it was possible TO
force through the halls Of Congress and to
be on its side meant TO share in the distribu-
ton Of the public treasury made as recklessly,
rs arrogantly, and as ostentatiOusly as ever
Turk or Goth did in sacked city. The pa
triotsm of Lincoln. Sumner and Chase has
been trampled under foot by Quay, Reed, and
Chandler.
The party "of moral ideas" has been devel-
oped into party Of INSCRIPTIONS plumber
ers. But their course is run, and though the
ordeal has been fiery, and the cost beyond
computation the experience will not be with
out its rewards, for the suTerings We have
endured at the hands of that depraved fac
ton Of it will teach the people Of this coun-
try that political differences do not involve
practical civil war, and that mnOrities have
rights which the majority. in regard to the
interests of all the people, is bound to respect;
and that those who really love their own lib
critics must not only respect, but must love
the liberty Of their political opponents.
The neutral character Of the Government
for the next two years will forbid either party
from executing any line Of policy distinctly
characteristic, but it will give n breathing
spell TO the country, and enable the great De-
mocracy 10 set their affairs in order for resum-
ing the direction Of Federal affairs and for Civ
ing 10 the people Of these United States gov
eminent unattainable by any Republican.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
THE STATE LIBRARY.

The recent meeting held at the Young
Mems Christian Association for the purpose of
establishing a free public library in Rich
mond has naturally given rise TO a discussion
of the facilities Of this State in reference 10
such institutions, and has aroused public at
tention TO the present status and usefulness of
the great State Library. containing some forty
or fifty thousand volumes. In point Of num-
bers, this library cannot rank with the lead
ing ones Of other States or foreign countries.
But itso much exceeds anything of the kind
that exists elsewhere in Virginia as to make
II the point of greatest interest TO all those
who recognize the necessity of such collec-
tons for the enlightenment and education of
the people.
In quality this library at the capitol CON-
pares most favorably with any other col.
lection Of similar size in the country.
Under the administration Of the present Sec
rotary Of the Commonwealth, not only has
each year seen carefully selected additions
made TO the works il contains, but the room
given TO it has been largely increased whilst
ITS historical treasures are being more rapidly
disclosed IN the increased number of the pub
LEGATIONS entitled the State papers. This e1-
tension of its size and other advantages in
the direction We have pointed out gives adj
ditional force 10 any suggestions looking 10
its increased usefulness as means of public
education.
Upon this point several Of the speeches
made at the public meeting referred 70 dvelt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

at some length. In correcting some errors
which he claimed had been made in those adj
dresses, the acting librarian has given assur-
ances that efforts will be made 10 make its
treasures more available to the public. Of
the points made by him in this con-
nection we may hereafter take occa-
sion 10 speak, but We now content our
selves with extending our congratulations to
the officers and the public that a recon-
mendaton will be made to the next Legisla-
ture 10 so alter the rules as TO change or ex-
tend the hours at which 1t is open 10 the pub
lie. At present,the hours are from 9 to
8 in the afternoon. So announcement are
these hours that it is not an exaggeration 10
say that their result must be to make the
rooms the resort. with some exceptions, of
the idle. the unemployed. or the stranger.
The reading public, which also has its llyeli-
hood to make, are declared from its use.
They can neither attend at the hours it is
thrown open or take the books away TO be
perused when leisure or a more convenient
season is granted them.
We trust the recommendations Of its officers
will not stop at this point. 1t is a step in the
right direction and an important one, but if
the usefulness Of this great gathering Of litera-
ture and lore is 30 equal its dignity aud
value" we hope other and more radical
changes will be forthcoming. Some of these
we will seek to point out in future issues Of
TUr TfNFs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
The World's-Fair Buildings.

CHICAGO, Mar. 4-Full preliminary draw
ings having been presented by the architects
for the Worlds Fair, and the same having
been accepted by the Grounds and Buildings
Committee, the Construction Bureau is
busy estimating the cost of the respective
buildings. When the wolk is completed the
sketches, with the estimates, will be presented
TO the full Board Of Directors for approval,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

ILLINOIS failed to elect a United States
Senator by noon yesterday. and is short one
Senator in the Fifty-second Congress. The
Democrats stuck faithfully TO Palmer, lacking
two votes Of majority and the Republicans
and Farmers Alliance men went Of on fire.
quent excursions for dark horse who could
command all their votes Politically the
Legislature is divided in this way: 1Ol Demo
Gratis. 100 Republicans. and representatives
Of the Farmers Alliance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
New York Capitalists In Bristol.

BRIsToL, Tenn. Mar. Especial. l-Messrs.
William p. Clyde. George S. Scott. and
James Swami, Of New York. have Just arrived
IN Bristol and will remain several DAYS. They
have large interests here. and will in the
future give these interests their personal at
tention. Their visit Just now is significant,
and they are doubtless looking 10 the consoli-
datlon of important enterprises. They left
to-day in their private car over the S. A. Il
o. road on a tour of inspection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
GOVERyOR M'KINNEY's ANSWER.
No Laws in Regard to Hypnotism on yir.
Ginias Statute Books.

Governor Mckinney yesterday sent the follow
ing letter TO Hon. James c. Blaine. in answer TO
the one received the preceding day published
in yesterdays TIaEs:
Your communication Of March 2 1891, in
quiring, for the information Of the British Min
ister, what restrlction, II any, are imposed on
questing copies Of any laws in the state ON the
subject, / beg respectfully to inform Won we
have no laws on the subject in Virginia. | have
the honor TO be- .xc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

A VERY interesting communication on the
Mechanics Institute has been received at this
office, but it was not accompanied by the
name of the author. Will not our young
friend let MS know who he is so that his article
may be published?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
THURSDAY. MARCH 8. 1891.
NEWS SUMMARY.

Forecast for Virginia and North Carolina:
Fair; colder.
The Catholic Beneficial Society elected Off
cers.-A meeting of the Howtzcr Association
and Battery was hed.-The Bar Association
met-Mr +. Buford Grymes was arrested on
the charge of enlightenment.
VIRGINIA
James Lysle (colored) Of Danville, was con-
victed Of murder yesterday.-Hshop Jackson
passed through Danyillo yesterday, On route to
Alabama.-Several New York capitalists visited
Bristol yesterday.-Beccher Hulloran, Of
Lynchburg, attempted suicide yesterday by
shooting himself with pistol.-Revival meet
ings in the First Baptist church Of Lynchburg
have been attended with great success.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Both Houses of the Fifty-frst Congress adj
journod at noon yesterdsy.-The body re-
NAMED in session all night long Tuesday night
receiving conference reports Of Appropriation
bills-The Democrats of the House refused TO
vote Speaker Reed vote Of thanks.-Fare-
well addresses were made by Nice-President
Morton and Mr.. Reed.
NEW YORK.
The Louisville and Nashville bonds offered for
subscription have all been taken by European
investors-H. I. Inman will probably be made
president of the Georgia Central.-There has
been no reorganization Of the American Loan
and Trust Company.-General Sherman's per-
,onal estate does not exceed s25OO.-Jay Gould
was fined $40 yesterday in the Court Of General
Sessions for refusing to act ms juror.-Mr. T.
F. OConnor, NJ. p, in an interview, expressed
himself as being Of high opinion of the bright
future of the South.-It is believed that in the
event of a special session OF the Senate Cover
nor Hill will decline to go.--Among the pas
sengers on the incoming steamer of the White
Star line 80 j. F. Fox, NJ. T., who will visit
America in the interest Of Irish funds
GENERAL.
John Dockery, of Laurenburg. n. C.. was
crushed TO death by saw mill.-Robert
Holloway. of Lenoir. n. C., died last Sunday.
Mrs Polly Slough. also of Lonoir, died Mon
day in her one hundred and third year.-The
ground for several miles around Charlotte, n.
c.. was covered with yellow substance yester
day similar TO sulphur.-Southern North
Carolina was visited by heavy rain and wind
storm Tuesday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph says
that since lsiS, with the exception of Tilden,
lndiana's electoral vote has gone to the win
ming candidate" Why should the Telegraph
say with the exception Of Tlden?" Because
Mr.. Tilden's Office was stolen from him by
political chicanery. it did not invalidate his
election. Indiana was as lucky in 1876 in vot
ing for the winning candidate as she was in
ISIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
.ouow 10 Cure All skin Diseases. "

SIMPLY apply "Swayne's Ointment" No in
ternal medicine required Cures letter. eczema,
itch, all eruptions on the face, hands. nose, sc,
leaving the skin clear. white. and healthy lts
great healing and curative powers are possessed
by no other remedy Ask your druggist Tor
SNa -lI.-. llLntmnml.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

EVEN Maine is getting Democratic by de-
grees. On Monday the Democrats Of Water
vile. in that State, elected a Mayor for the
first time in the history Of the town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

WHEN Reed mounted the speakers chair
Yesterday TO announce the death Of his House.
he was received bya tremendous outburst Of
enthusiasm by the Republicans. very dra-
matte episode, truly; but the general verdict Of
the people will be that those enthusiastic Rsds
were merely making a noise to keep their
courage up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

Up TO almost the very last moment of Con-
gress speculators and reckless partisans
sought to destroy the peace of the country by
reports of attempts at resurrection of the
Force bill. Hereafter, that attempted piece
OF revolutionary legislation will only be used
to cause the people the more clearly 10 under
stand the danger of restoring its authors TO
power
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

THERE is some doubt yet whether Governor
Hi, OF New York, will accept the United
states senatorship from that State. But
whether he does or not, there is great conso.
la'ion that the high Office will be filed by a
Democrat. Evarts, st any rate, is dead. Gone
b Join the Force bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
800 Reward

for the arrest and conviction to the peni.entisry
OF the thief who stole my horse and buggy on
Bxosd street. Monday night r. u. CHxrrIs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

HICKOK'S no. I, ~. -. g.. ZIG, AND
CAROLINE SUN-CURED ARE PURE, CLEAN
AND CHOICE SUN-CURED TOBACCOS. Try
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

SUCH a thing as a vote of thanks TO q Speak
or Of the House being passed by a strict party
vote, was scarcely before heard of in the United
States, for such resolutions at the close of a
Congress are more matters of form than any
thing else Still the Democrats in the House
yesterday did perfectly right in refusing to
thank Reed. Even the Republicans who
voted for the Mckinley resolutions, that the
thanks of the House were due the Speaker
for 1.-THE able, impartial and dignifed manner
(which he has presided overits deliberations"
knew that they were putting on record false
hood. for they knew that Reed had been nei-
ther able, impartial, nor dignifed. If the Demo
Gratis, however, who have been uniformly
treated 10y Reed with the greatest discourtesy
and unfairness, had voted for any such reso-
luton they would. in addition TO the false
hood, have made themselves supremacy ridicu-
lous through their disqualification. No doubt
there were many Republicans present who
wanted 70 vote against the resolution but
were prevented by the party whip from ex-
pressing their true sentiments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
STATE OF VIRGINIA, Cousrr or =

STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY or --. IS:
/. William NJ Hill. cashier OF the above.
named bank. do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true 10 the best OF my knowledge
and belief. WILLIAM NJ. HILL,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this 4th
day OF March, 1891. EDWIN PLEASANIS
Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
i. II. MAYO,
]. NJ FOURQUREAN,
JOHN 5. ELLETT.
mhc-It Directors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

STATE OF VIRGINIA. CITY or RicHuoND-
]. j. f. Glenn Cashier OF the above named
bank. do soiemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true 10 the best OF nay knowledge and
belief y. +. GLENN. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this ith
day OF March. 1891. j.. v MOTION
Notary Public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

THE farmers of Pennsylvania are earnestly
seeking information about tariff reform. On
Monday night an interesting and able dis
cusson of the subject was conducted by
Colonel A. X. Mcclure, of the Times and
ex-Congressman Horr, of Michigan, before
the Farmers Institute of Kennett Square
Chester county. Commenting on this
fact the Philadelphia Record is led
TO say; That tariff reform should be
breathed at all in this State, outside of n dis
tinctly Tariff Reform Assembly, is a cheering
sign. That the farmers in one of the
most conservative sections of the State
should be the men to welcome such dis
cussion. and TO respond with applause at
its most salient hits, is not less signif-
cant If the cause could be championed be-
fore the Farmers Institute of the land with
something of the vigor and clearness that
marked its presentation on Monday night, it is
certain that the tariff reform movement,
great as has already been its advance, would
gain an irresistible impetus before the time
should arrive for another Congress to assem-
bic in Washington"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05

STATE OF VIRGINIA, CITY Of RICH1oND-ss.:
l. II. c. Burnett. cashier of the ahoye-namod
bank. DO socmnly swear that the above state
ment Is true 90 the best ot my knowledge ami
belief.
II. G. BURNETT. Cashier.
SUBSCRIBED and sworn 10 before me this 9Th
day OF March, 1891.
J. T.. McKENNY.
Notary Public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
RANK STATEMENTS.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK AT Rio H.
MOND. n THE STATE OF NlRGlNlA.AI THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS. FEBRUARY 70. 1891.



Loans and discount. Soc 6j %
0verdrafts. secured and unsecured. l9H i}
United States bonds 20 secure crcu-
latIon .-..... .... ...--- -.--- l<i'u" w
United States bonds to secure depo-
sits ......... 3SOO00 0O
Stocks. securities, claims, etc........ 3iHiY os
Due from approved reserve agents. lf,A5 uO
Due from other national banks ...... 5000 OBJ
Due from State banks and bankers. &hlH -
Banking house. furniture amt nN-
fure. ................... GO00 40
Current expense, and taxes pad. .... -.tlN %
Premiums on United States bonds. 62.A0 oO
Checb. and other cash items ...-..... bb %
Exchange for clearing hOusc.-.-...- inft@ 10
Bill, of other banks ................. l2.ts OO
Fractional paper currency, nckcl7,
ana cents isrfN %
Specie ................. G-.fU -
Iegal-tcnder notes ............ 5000 UU
Redemption fund with United states
Treasurer > per cent. OF circulation 5.'l5 m
IL -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-05
Correct-Attest:

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-25
NEWS FOR THE AFFLICTED.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-25
YEARLING RECORDS BROKEN.
YF0u Frou Lowers Trottfng Time and
Faustina Beats ALI PAGERS.

eTocKToN, Cal, Nov 24.-Another worlds
ntord was broken today By the sidney yearling
Oily Frou Frou. who was driven by Willard
Sanders in 2:26, beating Bell Birds time quar-
Ter OF a second. Her quarters were: ~, l:lf13,
l:5l, 2:26. She finished the last quarter in So
seconds. month ago Frou Frcu made her
frat record, Pal, and Sanders has been keep
ing her coming along faster at every meeting.
Faustina, a gearing flly by sidney. paced a
mile in 2:2is&, beating her worlds record OF
2:25l4, made here saturday. she was well rated
by Sanders, going 10 the bali in l;l3l2 and
finishing the last quarter in 50 seconds.
Athadon, by Maiadon, yearling colt owned
by G. /. Warlow, of Fresno, made a splendid
record today, trotting mile in 2:2s fiat. II was
a square and mos: creditable performance, and
Matt Dwyer. the driver, was congratulated on
oil Sides The colt trotted the half in I:lfs
and finished the mile In l:f3l$ He did not
make skip. II was announced from the stand
that AthadoE had made the best yearling
stallion record ia the world aud was certainly
the fastest colt of his age in existence
Monroe salisbnrys wonderful pacing stallion
Direct by Director, was driven by George Starr
against his record OF 2:06 and made the mile in
7:g7l4. The horse was not ready to go at his
best Starr sent him too fast on the first half
milsswhich was made In 1:0iL. lie was not
sble 20 keep up the clip and paced the last two
quarters In SO seconds each. His first quarter
was made in :s0z4 and the second in :3Ol5, max
ing the most wonderful half-miie record. The
horse will go again on Saturday
Starr sent Reavis' mare Vic H. BY Reayis'
Backblrd, against her record of 2:l3ls and
made mile in 2:l414. She will go again on
Saturday.
Monbars was not speeded. but Starr gave him
. few fast half miles. He may be able to show a
fast mile on Saturday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-25
LEGHR. FREEMAN AND THE BEAR.
a Lear From the Notebook OF the Great
American MunchsuSen.
leeh R. Freelnan in Anseortes Earmer.

Legh K. Freeman in Anscortes Farmer
one day while resting on the eastern shore of
Dig lake. l saw lot Of big jack rabbits leaping
uet and forth aero s trench that had used
70 Keep the Goals q my campfire from blowing
away. Thought would have some fun, so 1
went and lay down ia the trench and covered
ny oo1y Win leaves; presently the rabbits re-
sHu,sa 'aer festivities and | caught one and
he'a u up ont a. the trench In 4 few minutes
something leaped across the treurh spt csyrfaa
my rabbit with IL This new n,,ae- Wa a.
large u dAr&ened the light OF the san
looked aud saw 1uonster hasr
iondhug with the rabbit. and vra..
entity the huge beast ,snies ~.
and went behind little butte and brS., -
peeP az ne. came 10 the conclusion a., H.
was Iisus Too much interested in me. ana !
sprang 10 nay feet, ran - & tree aud elirnhs, =,
lac tree was one Of sgrove Of quaking ASH.
~hich grow roo small Ter large besr 10 ascend
one Of them, By1tn came bounding 10 tina fgs,,
- 'ae t5ee' ana IA Few minutes he had gnawei
ae"h' ba' u lodged n another
s~h, "a tae branches Of which | trans.
Rffed myself Ny pufsuer gaawe3 sovx,, 49,.
eeeoad tree. and Sitervsrd In Ike ,nsnne, -,
We entire grove In his attempts - .ist,, ,.'
sae last tree lodged in petridei ,ree. art ~.
scar tried his teeth on That. bat they :,
ssAt IKE the teeth Of 4 RAJ AZ ork on 49, a.
iae bear then tried 10 Sharpea his teeth ~,
s.e h9e OF = elf and again resumed Ms o..
usa' on The petrihed monarch Failure Axatn
snaed bis efforts and completely diseornf,s,
- ZIG himself behind bate I took oF NV
s,.a aes aud stuffed them with twirS and lesvas
pens and set the Stutfed e!f,gv an q, .ha
" we pe,rihed tree 1 an ran Win al
isns 10 hollow log into vsseh er.wf.t
Hs''y made and unwelcoms seouaint-