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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

one cannot but contrast the fates OF the
two greatest statesman now living Bismarck
mas retired into the background without the
slightest prospect that he will ever emerge
from his present life Of obscurty, although
his intellectual powers are perhaps as strong
"a they ever we're and he is Just as capable
Of performing all the work Of statesmanship.
Gladstone. at a much greater age, is one OF
the most conspicuous figures in English po-
Ntical life. and as strenuous IN his exertions
for his party as he was thirty years ago. II
Salisbury should suffer defeat at the
approaching general elections. the Grand
Old Man will succeed him as Pre-
mier. and will round of his political
career by settling the yexed Irish question.
The difference in the positions Of Bismarck
and Gladstone IS due entirely to the differ
ence in the institutions Of the two countries
to which they belong. Reverse the nation
atty of the two men and Gladstone would
now be in retirement and Bismarck power
full leader Of a party. Bismarck will enjoy a
greater reputation than Gladstone in history.
but at present the Englishman is more fortu-
nate than the German.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11
THEIR PRESIDENT.

Major Benjamin W. Richardson the be-
loved president of the Blues AssociatiOn was
everywhere and saw that the members of the
company as well as the guests were wei
provided for Among the latter was Colonel
Charles T. Bigger. Of K. r. Lee Camp. who
was captain OF the company 10 1864 before
Petersburg. where he was seriously wounded.
lilo Is "a true member of the Blues for yester-
day he celebrated his ftty-sec0nd birthday.
Another celebrated guest was Mr.. Jacob
). sem0n. OF Philadelphia. His father,
Mr. Emanuel Semon. had been MEN,
Der of tie Blues for more than forty
years During the celebration o Washing
tons birthday in 1868 he caught severe
cold while hosting the American lag and
died subsequently. Hiss0u was % member OF
the company for about eight gu years. lie
is a weil-t0-do tobacco dealer % Philadelphia
and has come 20 this city for special pun
pose. During the late war bis father ike a
good many others. issued paper money. lie
is here now 10 redeem every dollar OF the
money issued by his father, with interest up
% date payable III gold. He first paraded
with the blues number of years ago on
Washington's birthday at Buchanan Springs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

At3.3O =. ". an elegant dinner was served
10 all IN the upper room OF the pump house.
MAJOR Ben. W. Richardson presided. with
Colonel John Bell Bigger on ms right. The
dinner was entirely informal and greatly en-
loved by all At the close of the meal Colo
mel Bigger arose and read q number OF letters
from invited guest who were unable 20 be
present. Captain John ;. Wise. "a former
commander Of the company. sent letter Of
regret for being unable 10 DO present ut the
celebration lie says in his letter
The mail brought me an invitation % the
ninety ninth anniversary of the Blues. aud
for that evidence of their kind remembrance
/ feel grateful. / assure you. Long before It
came, however ] thought OF them. As soon
as the bright May days begin 70 beam upon
us my mind always reyerts 20 the happy
times when the dear old command would
sally forth IN its best and brightest toggery
70 celebrate he Richmond Blues are. /
confess. the dearest thing IN Richmond 70
NE outside the members OF my immediate
family. They are the oldest organization in
the city. ] know, but ! remember them AS the
brave command which served under my
father and Was led by my brother who gave
up his lie at their head Tie thing which
endears the company most 70 me, however. Is
the recollection Of my OWN experience as IT'S
commander. No man ever bad more OF love
and kindness than | received from the Blues
Not one thing occurred during the five wears
/ commanded them which could mar my
happy remembrance Of the period. and / may
say with Just pride that the old company
never Was 10 bettur shape than she was du.
ring that period. God bless the Blues. hal
every member active and honorary as my
friend and brother, aud the Lord willing 1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11
WEDNESDAY. MAY II, 1892.
SIX PAGES.
NEWS SUBN4R}.

The Blues celebrated Their ninety-ninth an
piversary. lakewood Memorial day was OBJ
served.-The Virginia University defeated
the University Of North Carolina in ball game.
Mr.. Meredith spoke on the political issues.
The city Democratic committee received
the report Of the subcommittee relative TO the
fraud in the late primary.
VIRGINIA.
Fishburnes defeated Pantops at baseball at
the University yesterday.--The Petersburg
Chamber of Commerce has protested against
the decision of the supreme court IN refer
ence 10 taxable property.--A Democratic
primary was held in Roanoke city yesterday
An attack was made upon a Norfolk and West
.rn train near Fords statiOn.-Mr Peter Won
Kempen committed suicide i'll Norfolk.-Alrs.
T. Y. Townsend. Of Charlottesville, has been
sdiudgod a unatic.-Death Of Mr. Joseph
Sutherlin. Of Abomarle county.-Coonel
John s. Mosby is in Newfoundland very
much needed in 1idewster Virginia.--Ihe
Shibbohooth kiln in Henrico has been DESTROYED
by fire.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Henderson town commissioners met yester-
dav and elected oficers.-It is rumored that
the Seaboard Railroad Company Will remove
their transfer station TO Littleton.--An ice
factory will be established at Weldon.-Ihe
ST. Louis platform was Endorsed by the Warren
County ConyentiOn.-A convict stockade has
been erected at Rocky Mount.
GENERAL.
Sundry appropriations we're discussed by the
tho House yesterday Ex-senator Platt, in an
interview. declares for sherman for President.
A summary of the cotton crop gives a large
decrease in the acreage.-Beports Of fighting
between the insurgents and Government troops
come from Venezuela.-Montana instructed
her.delegates for Blaine.-lhe Terminal sub
committee will probably meet in New York
today. The thirteenth victim Of the Central
Theatre fire in Philadelphia died yesterday.-
The strikers on the Worlds Fair building will
b. replaced by new men.-1he Connecticut
Democratic Convention Endorsed Cleveland yes
terday-Great destruction is being caused by
the overflow of the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11
THE GUESTS.

Among the other invited guests present
were Colonel Henry G. Porter. Of New ork;
Colonel John Bell Bigger, the popular clerk
of the House of Delegates. j. III. Nlemyer.
Major Poe Alexander Cameron, Julien Bin
ford. John Bowers. Bailey Davis Charles Boil
ling. superintendent of the Water Works;
Captain George w. Jarvis Captain +. j..
Levy. Frank Johnson. George Schun. Cap
tain Frank j. Burke, Jane, Lyons, H. Seldom
Taylor and others.
James s. Forester the we'll known armorer
Of the Blues held forth IA the refreshment-
room and covered himself with glory. Among
other liquids he served what ne called the
Blues Punch, gotten up IN a large bowl IN the
centre OF which hoated big CAKE of ice con-
tanning "a collection of choice fruit and Orna-
mented with miniature tin soldiers. represent
iug the Blues. IL command Of what
was true image Of Captain John
s. Wise. The punch bowl Is quite
q Renaissance. 10 has been in the company
for numper of years and took the place of
the old famous punch bowl Of the Blues.
which held thirty-two gallons and was burned
up IN the fire of the Sp0tswOOd Hotel on
Christmas eve, 1870. when 1t vas filed with
egg-nogg for the hotel guests IL was made
IN China and presented 10 the company by an
old member
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

WHEN our neighbor. the Dispatch, is max
ing up its slate Of Cleveland delegates from
Republican States. where will il put the rep
resentatives from Connecticut and Missouri
Does not our neighbor think it's about time
for the talk Of Mr. Clevelands strength being
confined to Republican States TO DO dropped.
Because the machine politicians captured
New Yorks delegation by a trick. that did not
make the Democratic voters OF the United
States any less sensible than they had been
before. The great body Of them were for the
nomination Of Mr. Cleveland. because he yep
resents those great principles Of government
under the influence Of which they hope to sec
this Government conducted. and small-sized
tempests in the teapot ike the New York
affair produces no impression on them at all.
They Just 90 on in their predetermined course
rs though no shindy had been kicked up as
our neighbor will see when the Chicago Con-
vention has met and completed its work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

WE call the attention of the Dispatch TO
the fact that Connecticut elected Cleveland
delegates yesterday And Connecticut IS not
only Democratic State but one OF the only
two Democratic Northern States which went
Democratic in 1883.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11
Henrico County Court.

In the Henrico County Court yesterday
James Clayton was sent back TO Jail for thirty
days for attempting 10 escape. Walter John
son had three months added to his term for
similar odense.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

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THE TIMES COMPANY.
april II. 1892.
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TIE Medal.

The medal was won by Private Wythe
White, who scored u ont of a possible Is.
lie naturally felt very proud over his victory,
for he secured by his good shooting tho
privilege 20 wear the medal of the company
for the next year. which had been won boy his
father the late Police Justice Joseph >.
White. when twenty-three years old. The
medal is d very large one of solid silver. and
shows on one side a member Of the old Rich
mond Light Infantry of the year 1889. wear
ing the British uniform and shooting at a
target.
soon after the shoot mad been finished 1t be-
gan to rain and the members Of the COM
pauy and their invited guests had 10 retire 10
the building proper But thanks 20 the care
full attention by Mr. ;. W Tomhnson. the
superintendent OF the old pump-h0use. who
keeps his charge IN splendid condition every
body felt at once az home. Those who dii
not care about getting wet INDUCED IN fish
ing on the banks OF the river. and some "
them with very good success. The Blues
band played inspiring tunes underth leader
ship OF Baudmaster G.. Burton M0untcastle,
and greatly added 70 the entertainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

THE MANCHESTER CIRCULATION OF
rHr TIMES Is now GREAIEH THAN ALL
TnE OTHER RICHMOND PAPERS COM
BIkED.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

THE CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES Is
LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE IN I'D
HISTORY. AND is STEADILY INCKfAs-
INC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11
District ConferenooY. VI. c. A.

The first semi-annual District Confere1cs q
the Young Mems Christian Associate <
the Richmond district Will be held at tesa
Va. from June 81 10 June 5th. Tie q ta..
comprises the associations ID the following
cities and towns Ashland. Chase City. ...-
peake and Ohio Railway Richmond Cr.N
Farmville Hampden-Sldney College, le.es
bury Richmond Richmond College 81 .
mond and Danvlle Railroad lManclestef
Randolph-Macon College. West Point
The committee in charge Of the conierenee.
of which Mr. x. NJ. Smith. If this sc.ty. s
cha rman. has requested Secretary CandAsl 'o
read "a paper on tins occasion. HIS sub
will be The Bitle Training Glass. is Objects
and How Conducted Dir. taudlsh VIII zeal
his paper on Saturday. June It'll. at 4 l.. u.
IL Geor-e r. Stool I'm. retnrned from -La
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

PETERSBURG BUREAU, 100 SYCAMORE
strict.
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NORFOLK BUREAU. pASK STREET
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

MANCHESTER BUREAU. TWELFTH AND
HULL STREETS.
Branch Office: 1904 Decatur Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

Or. Geor.e b. Steel has returned from he
meeting Of the Southern Baptist Convention
at Atlanta. Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-11

1YScHErRG BUREAU. s23 MAIN
STREET.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16

W. is"ulht
on Wednesday week Mr. l. & Osgood,
who has foI the past two month, been
stopping here for the purpose OF regain
ing her health and strength. left Tor a
week, visit ~ friends ID Your city thence
% visit her mother in Bangor before Join
irg her daughter Mrs Waiter X white.
I'd Rhode Island SIR O.gpod was not
disappointed in her hope Of recruiting
she credits her restored vigor largely 10
the mild sea breeze
On Sunday week, Deacon W. H
Rec, our superintendent for SUNDAY
>Choo! and evangelical work, in Hancock
county, gave s Bible reading" aud *
pianation, also establishing our Sabbath
school, and another on FRIDAY evening Il
was highly appreciated by good sized
audience. Yesterday Sunday r. NJ he
performed the same duty for the Eas, La
moline Baptist church.
We are now without pastor in both
churches, but the majority Of our Young
men and women DO not intend 10 'gradu-
ate" from the Sabbath school; We have
good attendance. The friends OF Rev. F
). Bickfori very much regret that he feel,
II his duty to leave Us, and We hope some
as good and faithful man will feel il his
duty 10 take the srduons task he has 50
faithfully and patiently performed, or that
he will recall his resignation.
In the last communication from North
Lamoine signed X, there was an error in
writing OF printing Miss Rena Hodgki
was the daughter of Mr.. Ransom, not the
late Dudley Hodgkins. She was an es-
teemed young lady but not a school
teacher
While we write We have had a very
severe thunder and hail shower, and our
school teacher, Miss Hattie Higgins of
Lamoine Beach, was out in the heaviest Of
1t, and was taken suddenly i'll when she
arrived at her boarding house. A. G.
Hollis, and the children were compelled to
return home. D'NETT.
June IA
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16
Congressional.

Monday. June 6,-House: The Anti.
Option and the Legislative. Executive and
Judicial Appropriation bills were passed
the River and Harbor and Naval Appro-
priation bills were sent 10 conference
Senate: Senator Vest spoke on the
tariff and reciprocity.
Tuesday The Diplomatic and
Consular bill was passed
House: The Urgent Deficiency bill was
passed.
Wednesday The Agricultural
Appropriation bill was passed.
Senate The Anti, Option bill was re-
ceived from the House
Thursday Senator Morgan
spoke on silver.
House: Several bills from the Judiciary
Committee were passed.
The immigration Committees sub-com
mittee continued the examination Of John
|. Davenport on the New York naturalza-
ton frauds.
Friday,-The House in session The
Committee on Commerce reported in fav-
or of instltuting an investigation of the
Reading deal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16

The attention of all nominating con.
rentions is called to the provisions Of the
new ballot law, for filling vacancies caused
by death or resignation of candidates. as
found in Section of the law
The vacancy may be supplied by the
political party or other persons making
the original nomination" If there i
insufficient time to hold a nominating
convention or caucus in accordance
with the law, IN such manner as the con-
rention or caucus has previously prorided
for the purpose" or if no such previous
provision. then by a regularly elected COM
mittee. etc.
The consideration Of all nominating con-
ventions is invited, as to whether or not it
is advisable to have the regular convention
or caucus, first held, act upon this pro-
vision. and by vote empower the county or
district committee to supply any vacancy
which may occur after august 10, and i'll
ing certificate of such vote, If passed, in
the office of the Secretary of State as a
record.
Such action would, at all events. be a
full compliance with this section of the
law.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16
Third District Convention.

IN Thu issue Of the AMERICAN APP
pears the call for the Republican Con
vention in the Third District, to be
held at Waterville, July 9th. to nomi-
nate a candidate for Representative to
Congress, to be supported in the com
ing election
This call Is the bugle note for eff
Gent work. The time for idle specu-
lation is now past. and the hour for
action has come.
The date of the convention is only
about three weeks in the future. In
that brief space of time caucu.es must
be held in every city, town and organ
lied plantation in the whole district.
To that end, q forward movement
should be made at once. Let the call
for the caucus he issued with the least
possible delay, and let the greatest Of
care be taken that every act is correct
Is and legally done. Mistakes in this
direction may prove very disastrous
The coming convention will be one
OF more than ordinary interest. and
We would especially urge The Repuhi
can. Of Hancock county 70 prompt ac-
ton ia the matter Of the primaries.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16
Fourth Distric. Democratic Convention.

Fourth Dis.ric. Democratic Convention.
"'e'. ''ihe WIFI "u' pe"'"-
cratic friends had IN the Fourth District
Convention At Bangor last week Tie
.,-,.f,..-- 10. a,.,..,,fr co,.t,,.,..t ,,- -.
MISREPRESENTATION plAh' ''h''Fsu'
tactics prevailing 70 ,ucn an txteu: ths;
,h.. hotter n,r-i,n of n. convention
, r.. r--;
Democratic paper, says
l. wa an unsatisfactory meeting which
The Democrats Of the Fourth District held
AZ Bangor Yesterday. Il : charged iha,
fraudulent methods were. employed. Ga.
M, face IF the return, Don \ II Powers
ofUouI,on aur..sred 10 have hr.n n.rDl-
mated for Congress. but Gen ; d. LrAYi:t
had Isl votes which was majority Of tn.
convention 50 protest ha, been died
Dsyt. Sauudrr, on- Of The. c.nnit...
~ r,.r,iye arr sp3 cnunt vo,a. t,n,...
and saw. Thu whole number ~ xot..
ra.t for candidate n C.urr,~- Va. AZ
samuel II Tesyf,, hal1.1 tn. 80. a.
s..efaret va.255 When 80. f,prt,ts+
.a5 vo..s badf,4.n cast nra,..,.ts,.fn.t
H.. bsflo. srt urg,d 10. nroi.s. rn,r u
r,n.ri,r,a on. Lam / R'hi,..r
a,tornav At law, of Rarg,r Va. f.,pnt vt,t
The cur1mif,4. snd aty,..t .raIirr dovn
The vot.. 10 her cent 80 il might f,ll vim
in M, numn-r Nh. cary4p-tnn Contained
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16

TIE r,a#e- Nrr>..ry assn * Hancock Cuuury
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16

tie heartiest support to the ticket nom
mated at Minneapolis. The brief
statement which be wrote in Boston is
Enthusiastically pointed. IAN mi
nor differences. he says. 'should be
forgotten in the duty Of every Repub
hcan "a 10 all IN Biz power to elect the
ticket nominated The spirit "f
trnc patriotism and true Republican
ism hrralhrs in these stirring words.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16
STATE OF MAINE

hANc"'k, $ .-Couu Of Probate. Ellsworth,
A PETITION havin. been llcd IN III. willow NJ
n each decreased for an allowance out ~ the
p'rs"nai estate ~ ne estates u the following
John : Pray, late Of Noun, Desert, in sAii
county deceased
Albert Thompson. late Of BiuchNl. III -l!i coun.
ty. deceased.
offrrtd. Ihat sara petitioners giyc puhn,.
notice TO all persons interested IL -ati.ip., .,,
OF ths order y p" published three weeks success
Nety "a tie Ellsworth American q -papcr
printed or published in Ellsworth that they may
appcar at a court II probate tor said 90 to he h. 4
al the probate ufl"e In biuehi tn said To- I'll II.
second Wedu" LAY IN Iuly next, Al ten o'clock IN
the forenoon. and Show cause ii aDy th.v hn,n
why the same should not be. granted
'"-i p cUNNlNpHAM, Judge.
True copy, Attest:-CHAs. +. DoRR Register
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16

The valuable and timely article Flowers
for June Weddings" by II. II. Battles, gives
peculiar charm to the June Lddies' Home
Journal. The publishers OF this popular
magazine, ever on the alert for new features.
present in this number the first OF a series of
articles Literary Women In Their Homes
The series opens with delightful sketch. with
photograph. OF the home life and personality
OF Augusta Evans Wilson. the author of
''Beulab." Lucy Hamilton Hooper contributes
an interesting story, with portrait, Of Madame
Victorien Sardou. the wife OF the famous
dramatist Mrs. William +. Gladstone con
tinues her Hints from Mothers Life"
Altogether, this number of the Journal /. q
thing of besuty and excellence. and worth
many times Its modest price Of ten cents
The Lddies' Home Joarnm 10 published By
The Curtis Publishing Company of Phiadel-
phia. for ten cents per number, and one
dollar Der wear
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16
House OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S.
W.sufNCToS n r May 81 'Qs

WASHINGTON, d. C., May 81. go.
hereby appoint Prof. Samuel X. Smith,
Col. l. S. Bangs and +. c. Thayer of Wa
terville, as committee to conduct COM
peting examination of candidates for a
cadet in the U. S. military school, said ex-
animation to be held at Watervile on the
25th day Of June, 1892
The committee will report to me their
recommendation for a cadet and also for
an alternate.
S. L. MILLIKEN
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16
State News.

"A store house at Augusta. owned nv
the Maine Central railroad. was damaged
Saoo by hre. J. II. Cunningham Son,
the occupants, lost 81 900; insured.
A cablegram was received in Bangor
from Jamaica by the managing owner Of
the schooner E. H. Hartman. saying that
she was lost in southern waters. The
crew were saved.