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The Portland daily press., 1892-12-24

each throwing scattering vote. The
4 Senate had about so ballotings with the
same results, when on the eighth day
the s National Republicans voted fol-
Joshua Hall, a Democrat, who threw 9
/ blank vote, which left but 7 votes fol
| Dunlap and Hall was elected. Mr.. Hal
was Methodist clergyman, not much
versed in parliamentary law. 1t was I'M
doubtedly understood between Mr.. Hal
and his supporters that he should throw
a blank vote, but it never was generally
believed that he made any pledges to pro
cure his election. Many amusing stories
relating to the rulings Of President Hal
were told and among them it was said
tor Dunlap would pull his coat tail, when
| he would reverse it.
| On the Goth of January the committee
| of the Senate to whom was referred the
| Senatorial votes made report declaring
the election of two of the York County
| Senators, one of each party, but it was
| after long debate rejected and the Sen
| ate remained and s.
In the mean time the House had passed
an order inviting the Senate to meet in
joint convention to fill vacancies in the
Senate. The Senate refused to concur
but when the time came for the meeting,
the National Republicans left the Sen
ate chamber and marched over to the
House. Upon their arrival So members
of the House (Democrats) after filing a
protest against the proceedings left the
hall in body.
The remaining Senators and members
OF the House proceeded to elect John
Bodwell, Abijah Usher and Nathan APP
pleton to fill vacancies from York county
and Obediah Hill from Washington coun-
ty. 1t is proper here to say that the SUI
preme Court of Maine afterwards gave an
opinion declaring this convention uncon
stitutional. When these new Senators
appeared in the Senate claiming seats
President Hall refused to recognize
them, aed all attempts to get their names
on the rolls failed by vote of s to s.
At one time one of these York county
men arose in seat he had appropriated
to himself in the Senate and addressed
the Chair. Parson Hall very pleas ntly
informed him he ''had adjourned the
Senate half an hour ago."
On the 9TH of February, the. office of
Governor being vacant and Mr.. Cutler,
the acting Governor declining to serve
longer President Hall had to leave his
position in the Senate to become by vir-
tue of his Office acting Governor and this
left the Senate National Republicans
and 7 Democrats The National Repub-
licans having a majority OF one, the four
new Senators were by them declared
legally elected. But there came another
reverse to the new Senators. After the
inauguration of Hunton as Governor Mr..
Hall returned to the Senate. He found
Democrats and National Republicans,
with the four new Senators whom he
would not recognize. One of the Repub-
licans had been given leave of absence
The Democrats saw that was ''their
time" and passed resolution, to 7,
declaring they were not constitutionally
entitled to seats. This vote being in
harmony with the opinion OF the Supreme
Court, the four illegitimate Senators
finally withdrew themselves from fur
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-24

| mated Jonathan G.. Hunton, and Hun
toon, as many called him, of Readfielo
for governor. Mr.. Hunton was at the
time a member of the executive council
but beyond that, was little known in the
state. The campaign was bitter one
in which personal attacks upon the can
didates were quite freely INDUCED in
Especially was Mr. Hunton violently
denounced by his opponents as 9
man entirely unqualified for the Office
of governor.
One Mrs Della Dodge sister of Hun
toms wife gave deposition, at the re.
quest of some of his political opponents
which exceedingly exasperated his
friends, so much so, that in order to bring
her into disrepute, they voted for her
for various offices. AS an example, in
Portland, for County Treasurer the rcgu-
lar N. R. candidate received % votes and
Della Dodge 50 votes.
The result of the gubernatorial cleo
ton as finally declared by the legislature
was as follows: Hunton 23,315; Smith
%, 921; scattering 245 electing Hunton by
50 majority.
The legislature met on the 9th day of
January, 1890. 1t had been previously
known hat the two parties in the House
were very nearly equally divided, while
the Senate stood s Democrats and s
National Republicans.
The House was called to order by
Albert Smith then of marlborough and
afterwards member of Congress from
Cumberland County who nominated Ben
jamin S. White of Monmouth chairman.
Then began the fight for the organiza-
ton of thetHouse. The certificate of An
drew Roberts of Marlborough Demo
craft stated that the meeting at which he
was elected was adjourned by Andrew
Roberts and for this reason only his
name was left off of the list of members.
A motion to add his name to the roll was
after long debate defeated. Yeas II,
nays Is.
Simeon Fowler Jr National Republi-
can claimed seat in the House from
Brewer His name was added to the roll
after spirited debate, by a vote of 70
yeas to y nays, Fowler voting for him
SELF. The objection to him was found in
the fact that part of the votes Of Brewer
were for Simeon Fowler and a part for
Simeon Fowler Jr., both living in the
same town.
L mentlOn THESE TWO cases TO snow The
sharp preliminary skirmishing between
the two parties in organizing the House.
On the third day of the session Daniel
Goodenow of Alfred, afterward a judge
of the Supreme Court was chosen Speak
er by vote of 70 out of q total vote
of 145.
Sixteen senators had been elected by
the people. In the other districts to wit
York and Washington counties there was
no choice, the law then requiring a ma
jority vote to elect. The two parties in
The Senate were equally divided 8 and 8.
Eight days of the session We're spent by
the Senate in trying to organize by the
election OF a President. At every trial
Robert p. Dunlap afterwards governor of
the State, received votes, anu Sanford
Kingsbury votes, the two candidates
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ther annoying the Senate with their pres


/, ence.
| There was a long and bitter contest
over the report of The committee on gu
| bernatorial voters, the Democrats con-
| tending that every defective return that
| gave Hunton a majority was admitted,
while every defective return that showed
majority for Smith was rejected.
| Finally the report Of the committee
was adopted by strict party vote in the
House; and the eight National Republic
cans in Senate, while President Hall was
acting Governor, obtained vote, accep-
| til g the same in concurrence-his ma
| ,jority being SO, as before stated. The
! question whether Mr.. Cutler, the acting
Governor after Lincoln's death, held over
! until a new governor was qualified, or
until another President of the Senate
be chosen, was submitted to the judges
| of the Supreme Court, and their decision
retired Mr.. Cutler and ordained Mr..
| Hall to the Executive chair.
| 1t should also be stated that the
ground upon which said court declared
the ''joint convention unconstitutional
was because the Senate had finally adju-
| Dictated upon the question of the then ex-
listing vacancies in that body.
BY an examination of the roll of mem
bers of that legislature of 1880 it will
be seen that it contained a large number
OF men who afterwards became distin-
| guished in the political world. Among
them was Robert P.sDunlap of Bruins
wick, Thomas Davis of Dover, John L.
Mcguire of Portland, Daniel Goode-
now of Alfred, John Ruggles OF Thomas
ton, Albert Smith of marlborough E. E.
Bourne of Kennebunk, Timothy Bou-
telle of Waterville, Edward Kent of Ban
gor, Luther Severance of Augusta, Ebe-
nezer Knowlton of Montville, Milford P.
Norton. of Canaan.
The closing scenes of the session IN
both branches were in perfect keep
ing with those that had preceded.
The usual resolution of thanks to
the President of the Senate was met
by decided opposition, and
motion to refer it to the next legislature
was made and seconded, and the ques-
ton was pushed so far as to be taken up
by yeas and nays, and five out of eight
National Republicans voted for it.
+. A similar resolution in the House COM
plimentary to the Speaker was passed,
but the Democrats in body allowed it
to pass in sullen silence by withholding
their votes.
This article would not be complete
without adding Che fact that at the next
State election in 1881 Judge Smith was
elected governor by a majority of 7471.
The Democrats had a majority in both
branches of the legislature, and passed
what was known as the Healing Act.o
making valid the doings of the legisla-
ture of 1880.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-24
Observation-Disclosures 1890.
"A Big Political Fight in Ye O1den Times in
+. Portland-A Veterans Interesting Remi-
TBy Hon. John J. Perry

by Hon. John J. Perry.]
To the Editor of the Press:
The present generation have but little
knowledge of one of the most exciting
legislative sessions that ever took place
In this State. I mean the legislature OF
1880. 1t was the last session of the legis
lature held in Portland, before the re-
moval of the State capital to Augusta
Andrew Jackson year and a half before
this time, was elected President over
John Quincy Adams. and was inaugural
ed March 4, 1929.
Enoch Lincoln was Governor in 1929
but died in Office that year, and Nathan
Cutter of Pennington, President of the
Senate, became Acting Governor. So
great was Mr.. Lineoln's popularity that
at his last election he received 25,745
votes, and there were only 245 votes
against him all told.
The great "Peace Era'' under James
Monroe's administration closed in 1925.
At his reelection in-1620 he received
every electoral vote but one in the coun-
try. In 1924 the people divided into po-
litical parties, and the presidential con-
test of that year was between the friends
of John Quincy Adams Andrew Jack
son, VIM. Fl. Crawford and Henry Clay.
There was no choice of President by the
people, and the House of Representatives
elected Mr.. Adams. q
1000 Jo,x,c o,I t.
opposing candidates for the Presidency
the friends of the first being known as
National Republicans and the latter as
Democratic Republicans or Demo
crats.'' The popular vote of Maine was
Aamsd 90 73; Jackson, 1927: Cum
berland county went for Jackson, the
election being by districts and James G..
Churchill chosen elector. The remaining
districts in Maine voted for Adams.
Cumberland County was known for a
long time after as the "Star in the East
every other state in New England giving
Adams large majorities.
1 give these preliminaries to show
something of the relative standing of the
Democratic and National Republican
parties in 1859. That year the Democrats
nominated Samuel E. Smith of Wiscasset
one of the judges of the old ''Court of
Common Pleas for governor. Judge
Smith was man of culture, ability and
fine reputation, and popular with the
people.
The National Republicans, for reasons
which were never fully explained, nomi-
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-24
r CITY OF DEERINo.

Mr.. Charles H. Blake has opened a
new and very attrac tive fancy goods
store at Woodfords.
Mrs. <. Fl. Stackpole is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Timmons, on Oak street.
Mr.. III. +. Farnham goes on a hunting
"trip to the northern part of the state to-
day.
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preaching service at 1880 a. m.
Sunday school at - m. VeSper SER
vice at 700 p. M Strangers are cordially in
vited to all services.
WILLIsToN CHURCH-Corner Thomas and
Carroll streets Rev. Dwight M. Pratt, pastor.
Preaching at 1880 a. m. Christmas sermon
by the pastor. Sunday school after morning
service. Christmas concert at p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-24

Rubber lined listers at S12, worth
S15.
Extra fine listers at SIS, SIS, 500 and
S25.
You can save from three to five dollars
by purchasing your Overcoats and III
sters from us.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-24

mixed Cashmere; cut in Single and
Double Breasted styles, for SIS, SIC, SIS,
$40 and $25.
Boys Clothing.
Under this head we will just mention
few prices; as to listers just what the
boys want, we have them in sizes from
IA to Is years, of Dark Che ks, Plain
Grays, Brown Stripes and Blue Chin
chilla, for SIS, Sc, So and so.
These are good for school wear. Now
for best we have them for $40, $12 and
SIS.
Hood listers, the rage of the season,
for $40, $12 and $15.
Boys Overcoats from $3.50 to SIS.
Boys Long Pant Suits cut single and
double breasted, from $3.50 to Is.
ChiIdren's Clothing.
This Department. is always replete in
variety of styles and patterns, as we
have found by experience, that full line
of all novelties must be kept on hand to
suit all.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-24
Mems Clothing.


Blue Chinchilla Overcoats at So. 9S:
these coats are fast colors and are worth
5000.
Blue Chinchilla Overcoats at 5000,
$500, $1,000, $1,000, $500. $500 and
$4,000.
/ Mems Single Breasted Kersey and
Milton Overcoats at $500, $40, $12, Els,
$1s, 500 and $25.
Mems Double Breasted Kersey and
Milton Overcoats at $40, $12, SIS, SIS, 500
and S25.
UI.STERS.
Blue Chinchilla listers at $500; fast
color3 would be cheap at $500.
Blua Chinchilla listers at $500, worth
$1,000.
/ Brown and Gray mixed Frieze listers
1t $1,000; others ask S12, for. the same
thing.
Mems Clothing.
Graz Chinchilla listers at $40, worth
SIP.
We favor you wi
HOLIDAYS. and at all
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-24

WooDFoRD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Rev. Edwin P. Wilson pastor. Morning Service
1890 a. m preaching by the pastor. Sunday
ing service at p. nj. Prayer meeting Tuesday
at 100 p. IN. Z. L. s. G. F. meeting Friday at
7.3o D. m. A cordial welcome to all.
WEST CoNGREGATIoNALCH URCH-Congr
street. Rev James A. Anderson pastor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

Arrangements Being Made for the Success of
tho Association Ball.

Interest I'm regard to tho Association ball.
which viii he hold at the Mozart Academy on
January 9th. increases AS the time nearer ap-
,rooches and the occasion bids fair 20 be one
a. tho most beautiful ever held in this city.
The Academvs lower floor is much more
spacious than the Theatres consequently
there will nOt he that Jam which has been eN-
persncei every season by those par
teipatiag. The dec Irations toc the Academy
will be n tine hands of eApereuceG men,
while o competent committee OF ladies' VIII
beautifully decorate the basement or dining
room. As regards dres5ing-r0oms, cloak
rooms and other appointments necessary
tho Academy Is much better arranged than
tie Theatre, aud there Is every reason 10 be-
here that the niiair viii be more OF a COM
p.-ts success because Ottthese appointments.
The reception committee. OF which Mrs.
Joseph Il. Auders, y. first wee president or
the Association. is Chairman. viii soon DO
called 90 meet and ull Arrangements made Tor
their important duties 40 the hall. The cos
tune, oi thedancers are being made ana tAey
viii bee beautiful specimens OF the costuiner 8
art They Will also be correct copies OF the
dresses worn during the reign of James L..
The pages costumes are very pretty. and Will
ali greatly 10 the beauty OF the scene.
There will be a rehearsal at the Masonic
Temple of the dancers this afternoon at o
o'clock Ali who are % participate are
earnestly ~eUuc5tel ID Do present 10y lilo
lalle, of the Association. as irregular attend
ance at rehearsal viii detract from the garce
ami unison of the movements when me
dance l. executed on the lth The Masonic
Venule is an excellent place for the rehear
sails and Professor Henry +. Laube. who has
charge of the dance, IS sansune Oh "a COM
plete success
lar intervals during the past ten days and
the last lot Will be sent ont this morning.
Haeds of families who receive them have the
pr.vileee of inviting TO the ball any strangers
vino arc guests 40 their residences. This
priy.lege is sanctioned by tile ladies' OF the
Association. for it is impossible for them 90
know all the strangers who are visiting Ia
Richmond.
The central committee OF the Society for
the Reservation of Virginia Antiquities have
decided not 10 require persons buying tickets
Tor the second gallery az the Mozart Academy
ON the night Of the ball TO present invitations.
They have thrown that gallery open 70 the
nubIic. and tickets can be bought by any one
az the price OF -l
The committee has also decided not 20 auc-
tiou any seats. but 70 sell al seats. except
those I'M the second gallery. 40 West. John
.tou a. Co.'s. commencing january pa. Ioi
~ with the privilege OK re-erung for twenty
Eve cent. extra on Tuesday. January 10th. ~
the box-oh.ce al Mozart Academy The
boxes and loges VIII DO sold at auction on
Thursday. January 2i9t aJ 4 CLOCK as before
announced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

The sixth annual meeting OF the stockhold,
ara nf tie Granite Perpetual Building Fund
Company was held yesterday evening NJ D
O'Clock The president. Mr.. ames X. Merin.
reported that tho operations o. tle company
lorthe past wear bad beon attended with great
eucsess' Within tins period the company has
INst by the hand OF death It's first president.
General John X. Cooke whose fidelity 10 rs
interests was conspicuous. la the places Oh
three members of the board OF directors VINO
have been prevented from longer serving oy
business engagement m1'si' 0 Adsm .''.
Tpon the adjournmen, Of the stockholders
the directors met and reelected the present
officers OF the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20
The Campfire.


Atso'clock the camps reassembled in Lee
Camp Hall. and. headed by the Lee Camp
drum CORPS marched 90 the arrnory After
being drawn UP in line on tho lower moor
Colonel Il. w. Archer. commandant,
stated 10 tho veterans that Colo-
mel Henry @. Jones deserved ana
was thus rendered their sincere thanks
for the hospitablo treatment received from
him. and after speaking IN complimentary
terms Of tho gallant commander OF the regi-
ment three od-fashIoned Confederate
cheers were given 10y tho veterans as
@ mark of their appreciation. Tho veterans.
officers of the regiment and invited guests
then repaired % the drlll-roOm upstairs. ana
the feast was begun. j he rcpast was an en-
I0yable one, and proved very pleasant %
those who participated.
After the battle OF knives and forks bad
ceased the following toasts were responded
to. Tho Day we Celebrate. Colonel a. >.
Buford. The Legislature" Senator il. G.
Peters. Pickett Camp DR.. Eggleston;
q" Lee Camp" Captain j. b. Mcknney'
Richmond Hon i. Taylor Ehyson;
" The ndying tamo OF Lee" was to
have been responded to by Rev. Or. NJ. ~.
Hoge. lut he was unayoidably absent. con-
sequently the speech WAS made ID am
excellent manner by Hon. Z. t. Ear
rar. The Incompatible Infantry OF
the Army ~ Northern lreiE.a. i,on.
j. NJ. Hudglns. 0i Caroline county; IlIst
Virginia Regiment Colonel Henry G.. jones
souGs ~ CAPTAIN Frank ". Cunningham
banjo and songs. Mr. Lugene Davis FIRST
Regiment Virginia Volunteers Captain j..
Leslie Spence: Cavalry Of the A.
n. "" Colonel G.. Percy Halves. Ar
tllery of the a. y. w." MAJOR II. c. Carter;
Scouts of the army Captain John Gus
sons Ladies of the south. CaptainJ. II. H.
Firgett. of BotetOurt. Missouri by o son
of Missouri. Richard r. Flouruey. speeches
made bv Senator Parrish. Mac McOann.
and Lieutenant Colonel Crump read an orisi-
nal poem ON Lee and Pickett Camp.
At late hour tine meeting adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20
4 mann Takes DE sidswalk.

While shifting some cars IN the byrd-street
station Yesterday train d. cars wa. showed
over the end of the track across the floor ald
out 90 the curbIng OF the sidewalk The nigh
,oiiing of wood and iron protecting the front
~ The shed was knocked down across tho
entire front and the iange OF the vince were
buried in the brick sidewalk. The accident
was due. it IS said. to the failure OF tagman
~ signal tho engineer &c the proper time.
Little damage was done and nobody hurt.
An irish watchman. when ASKED by a ift
renorter what caused the accident, replied.
w,tb native humor. We are only trying 90
make connection with the Chesapeake and
Ohio
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20
,,.h.,no rernhnrdt Adopt. lido Eaby.

Tho handsome faxen- haired baby, that won
o.. ,,,orv frsouds among the little folks. espe-
cia'iv. while IN the winaowof Kaufman az Co.
corner Fourth and Broad streets. has been
transferred a. the care of the divine actress.
Nue. Bcrnhardt SO admired the handsome
80 eho purcbased p complete wardrobe con-
si.fin- Of cloak. dress cap. bootees ana mitts
for tho newly adopted. and IN hex perform
once ~ Camille tonight she will give the
audience the opportunity Of bidding the
little fay0rite q final adleu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

We would keen the fact before you as
constant reminder that cur stock is always
complete in Kid Gloves suitable for evening
wear. We arc also prepared to iil orders fog
SPECIAL SHADES from three to SIX days
being required TO fill such orders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

Gerrnauia Lodge 40. -. X. Of l.; neiI aver
attended meeting las. evening ne o'51n'
,c On ". i. Oliver and many members
~ the other Richmond lodges were present.
The Grand Chancellor after making & shor;
address notified the lodge that no would
attend the meeting Of Virginia Lodge on
Thursday next. when further action as 10 the
Hines Memorial will be taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

+. the exact number Of teeth on the roller.
That was tho guess Of Mrs J. \. GOODMAN
who gets the box. Theme nearest was MIS-
Charles Ills. whose guess was o.oVo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20
THE TIMES-RICHMOND VA WEDNESDAY JANUARY 90 1892.

Camp. and Charles Loehr, of Pickett Camp.
The following comrades acted as ushers in
the hall: James u. Gray, D. Jones and
kyiand Norvell.
At o'clock in tho afternoon salute OF
seventeen guns was fired by the Howltzers
near the Lee Monument.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

Invitations have been issued. according 20
the statement of tho fredericksburg cor
respondent Of IHE IMEs, t9r the marriage OF
1lr Iohn Foweis of this city. 10 Miss May
prluor. Of Cnurch I'LL. Tho ceremony Is TO
take place on January 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20
DRY GOODS. sc.
Woodward & Lotlr0D,
TEMPLE:
DRY GOODS STORE
CORNER BROAD ANDADA STREETS
CORNER BROAD ANDADAMS STREETS
STORE OPEN FROM A. NJ. TO 6 P. NJ

Those who expect to attend the ASSEMBLY
BALL should look through our line OF
EVENING SILKS. Weare showing the latest
fabrics to be found in the market. among
which are the following: Brocades. Nictorias.
Bengalines, Fallle Franchise, Surahs, Satins.
Plain and Figured China Silks. in delicate
shades and colcrings ranging in price from
Soc 10 90 per yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20
/ CAMP FIRE AT THE ARMORY.
n Address in The House Of Delegates by
Rev. G. H. Ray.
SALUTE OF SEVENTEEN GUNS FIRED.
7hs IrcIemany Of the Weather Pre-
vented The Military Parade.
SCHOOLS AND CITY OFFICES CLOSED.

q,,ere was. Despite the Rain, p Large Gath
..,ou oi the Members OF Both Leo ~"
PICKETT Camp Many Members oi
fne legislature Trcscnt-sho"
Talks y thc Old VcieransA
Jolly Time around thc
tsmp-tlre
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20
SILK HOSIERY.

Our line of silk Hosiery embraces every
thing desirable for
EVENING WEAR.
Cluster Ribbed Silk Hose, in ten shades.
Price s125.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

Drop-stitch silk Hose, Boot Pattern in ten
shades Price. $3.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

Plain Silk Hose. extra quality. in desirable
range Of coiors. Price. s2.75.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

We are also prepared 10 fill orders for Ions
Length silk Hose and Full-Lcngtn S.k
Tights for mems wear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

Black Silk Hose at 75c.. 81, 1926. e..
Sl.75. -. $3.50 and So pair
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20

Cpen-Work Silk Hose AZ $40, % &C.,. ''~
pair, in Black and White only.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-20
Y,r,or Car on the Richmond ani -Danvlile
a.. -.-----. Irtlu.

rorlor car will run. on and after to-day.
hetween Richmond and Danville. This car
ia placed on train leaving here at T. M.
This will be great conVehience 10 passen