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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
zen Lees Birthday.

To the Editor OF The Times:
SRI am a Nirginian, now living out
OF the State; have been frequent sub
scriber 10 your paper, hence take the
liberty Of asking a question or two-Vlz
Who authorized the 18th Of January as
a legal holiday Was II not the Legs
lature? and do you think the Legislature
has given a good and sufficient reason
for not observing III
DO you think their business was so
urgent as 10 keep them from adjourning
Monday Do you not think this a poor
example for our lawmakers 10 not ao-
pr0priately keen one day that they ca
former legislature asked all Nirginians
TO keep? VISITOR.
Richmond. Va. Jan. 90 1896
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21

10 is Of utmost Importance that the Leg
islature pass some law that VIII meet the
requirements of our present situation.
We see that our esteemed countyman.
Mr. j. RaVcnscIOlt Jones. attended "a cone
ference for this purpose in Richmond a
few days ago II other portions OF the
state were as We'll represented as this
county We doubt not the Legislature
would do wen % follow their suggestions
And certainly nothing would enhance The
values OF our lands and add 10 our pros
peutv more than good pubic rolis. This
Is all We lack to lead TO the development
of our splendid resources by desirable
immigrdtiOn.-Br Brunswick Gazette
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21

TO the Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-An thoughtful men, irrespective OF
party lines. wish YOU God-speed in your
fight for honest elections There are
some good features in the Walton law.
but taken as a whole. It will not do.
These defective parts brought defeat to
the Democratic party last fall In this
county.
Above all. IN the amendments see TO
II that the county court appoints Judges
OF election. Knock machines as high as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21

The South Boston News refers TO the
Walton law as IAN incubator Of fraud and
corruption, by which the greedy parasite
and ring-serving sycophant might be re-
warded for their treachery" and adds
the overwhelming sentiment of the peo-
pie is against such system. They want
an honest election law a system by which
every citizen entitled to vote may east his
ballot as ne desires. and have that ballot
counted as cast"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
A stirring Appeai to The Legislature to
Put Stop 10 Il.
10 The Fdltor of The Times

To the Editor of The Times:
Sir-AnY person who will take the
pains 10 lC-k into the matter OF gambling
viii not hesitate TO do everything in
his power to have stringent laws en-
acted TO punish gamblers. and cast his
vote for tho officer who will see that
such laws are enforced. At the basis
Of gambling is greed-a voracious appe-
lite for money-and We all know that a
greedy person Is never over-nice as to
the way In which he shall satisfy his
cOyetous desires. Gambling depends
upon the meanest of all the passions for
its power There are six ways To get
money-D Earn IL by honest. persistent
effort and labor, this Is the best way. (2l
by Inheritance. sometimes this comes by
right and by the act of love and gen.
crosby, CD by borrowing Il: 90 by beg
ging IT, 90 by stealing II: 90 by betting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
southern Railway Passenger Service to
the south.

The Southern railway train leaving
Richmond at 1855 Z. NJ. daily makes close
connection at Danville at q +. NJ. with
the United States fast mail This train
carries through sleepers TO the following
points: Columbia, Savannah. Jackson
Vile. Atlanta, Montgomery. Mobile, and
New orleans.
Train leaving Richmond al A NJ. with
Sleeper to Greensboro makes close connec-
ZION al Danville: also with the Washington
and Southwestern Nestibuled Limited.
carving through Pullman cars 10 Ashe-
Vile and Hot Springs, \. c, and al the
nrincipal points I'm the South These
trains are equipped with the latest Inn
proved palace and combination cars.
For further Information apply 20
G. W. CECIL,
Travelling Passenger Agent
No 900 east Main street Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21

Mr. Maupin, member from Henrico
county of the Virginia House of Dele
gates. has Just introduced a bin intended
to suppress gambling in every form.
What is called 'pool-selling" and book
making IS, We understand. nothing more
than organized, systemized gambling
This vice seems 10 seek refuge in the
agricultural societies and driving clubs
and IL has been intimated that these will
DE found among the opponents Of the bill
II the agricultural societies cannot exist
without maintaining this cOrrupting prac-
tice. then we have no hesitation I'm say
ing that they ought not to exist at all
Religious Herald.
A good measure. All right thinking
people should do all that they can 10
secure its passage one way to do this
Is by sending a petition 10 our Senator
and Representative. All persons wishing
10 sign a petition in favor of this bill
will find one no the Progress office.
Many Of our citizens recently very read
ily signed a petition asking our represen-
tatives in the Senate and House TO sup
port "a bill compelling insurance companies
to provide security and protection to po-
Icy holders. Why should we not manifest
at least equal interest IN a measure for
the protection of the morals of the peO-
ple?-Chase city Progress.
The State Legislature has had under
consideration for some time the gambling
evils that are a disgrace to the State
The gamblers, with plenty Of money. be-
hind them and shrewd lawyers at their
service AMI very clever local politicians
with business az Richmond at this time,
have been on hand 10 look after divers
interests.
I'm the meantime the splendid fight made
by the Richmond Times prominent minis
tiers of an denominations. and cOnscien-
tious legislators. like Maupin Of Henrico.
and Willard of Fairfax, have been at
work. and there is hope that the dis
graces at Alexander Island and st. Asaph
viii De no mOre-Manassas Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
FROM SEXTON TO BISHOP.
LIFE WORK OF hTTICgs @. NAY
GOOD, VINO PASSED iWATSUNDAF.
Pastor, Presiding Elder and Army Chap
lain, Editor, College President ana
Agent of the Slater Fund.

CONVICTION, GA, Jan. l9-Bishop At
ticus Haygood. OF the Southern Methodist
church, died this morning at oxford. The
funeral will occur on Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21

Cheap Rates tn the Mardi Gras, New Or
leans, La, and Mobile. Ala.
The Southern Railway will place on
sale February 14th TO nth. inclusive, for
The above occasion, round-trip tickets TO
New Orleans, La. and Mobile. Ala. at
turn turn within fifteen days from date OF
sale. {. w. CECIL.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
02Q east Nam street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
EDITORIAL LABORS.

During ls7S-'S2 he combined with his
college work, the editing OF the Yves
leyan Christian Advocate" the official
organ of Georgia and Florida Methodism,
and under his editorship the paper at
tanned an influence second 70 none IN the
Church.
In May, 1882. he was elected one Of the
bishops Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, but declined ordination,
because he felt at the time that he could
not lay down the college work he had
in hand.
In the latter part Of 1882 he was made
general agent OF the John f. Slater
Fund" for the education Of the colored
youth, which he administered two years,
while continuing in the presidency OF
Emory College.
In December, 1884. he resigned the presi-
dency Of the college. and thereafter
until 1890 devoted his attention exclu-
siyely 10 tho work OF the Slater fund
In May 1880, he was again elected a
bishop. and this time accepted, and was
ordained and for some time labored In
his high office making his home in Los
Angeles, Cal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
SOME OF HIS BOOKS.

He was an earnest worker and IL is
an interesting fact that all his special
work hitherto led TO the production Of
a book His editorial work for the
Sunday schools produced our Children" (;
his work on the Wesleyan Christian Ad-
vocate brought forth, our Brother in
Black: in his work for the John F.
Slater fund" he brought out pleas for
Progress" and Sermons and Addresses,
and out Of his work as professor or
Biblical literature. and the evidences OF
Christianity, at Emory College came
The Man Of Galilee." an argument for
the divinity Of Christ unsurpassed by
anything on the subject published dur
ing the last century.
A careful writer recently said OF MIN;
THE South reveres him: the negroes love
him: the North respects him; Methodism
is proud OF him: and the republic regards
him as one OF its strongest conserNa-
tors"
The following sentiment expressed by
Bishop Haygood within the past TWO
years, is peculiarly appropriate at TINS
time:
when my time comes to quit active
work. and I still deserve the response,
Nothing against him. | shall reckon II
a greater honor than 10 wear the iron
cross Germany gives 10 her warriors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21

Cnamriain, Essex county Va.
January 18th. 1880
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
Appointment Of Liquor Commissioner.

The appointment of Hon. james W..
Wakefield, as State liquor commissioner,
is, naturally, very gratifying to Mr.. Wake
field s many friends throughout the State,
who gave him splendid support for the
Office. But all will recognize in this
appointment by Gov Cleaves the selec-
ton OF q man whose creditable service in
many positions of trust is assurance of
efficiency and integrity in the conduct of
the affairs Of the State liquor agency.
Mr.. Wakefield has ever been most
loyal Republican. His work for the in
terests of that party in his own city,
county and state have been rnremitting.
All his party associates regard him as a
born political leader. But while a very
strong partisan, and unquestioning in
his adherence to the principles of the
Republican party, he never forfeited the
respect of his political opponents, who
knew that he would unhesitatingly sacr
flee his own personal interests if necessary
to further the interests of his party. Had
Governor Cleayes selected either of the
candidates for the commissionership the
State would have had an official fullv
qualified by competency and integrity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
The State OF Maine Reed Club.

The undoubted fact that Hon. Thomas
B. Reed is New Englands candidate for
the highest Office within the gift of the ma
ton is assuredly not calculated to make
the people of Maine forget that he is a
favorite son of the Pine Tree State; that
Republicans from kittery to Quoddy and
from the southernmost island on our coast
to the northern limit of Madawaska are
united in his support.
1t was fitting that there should be IA
demonstration of this we'll known fact,
and the occasion was afforded, Wednes-
day, in the organization at Portland of the
State of Maine Reed Club. 1t was equally
fitting that the President of this club
should be representative of the Republi-
cans Of the State, and such one was
chosen, Hon. Henry b. Cleavcs, Governor
of Maine Indeed, it seems that this meet
ing Of prominent Republicans from all
parts of the State fully accomplished the
purpose for which it was held. The spiri,
and enthusiasm, which make for sue
cess, pervaded it. The meeting was
larger in point of numbers than was ex
pected, and the enthusiasm and confidence
displayed were as contagious as I'M
bounded. Reed clubs are assured of bis
membership, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

A marine monster is on exhibition here
similar in shape to the ram recently built
by Gen I. W. HYDE, having coat of
amor ranging from seven inches to one
and one-h half inches in thickness. The
creature is about eight feet in length by
four feet through 1t is something I'M
known TO scientists. SO it is said and is
truly a queer specimen The exhibitor
tells us that ii was captured by Capt
Lyman Stanley OF the schooner Francis
NJ. Parker in Maine waters, August, 1894
Bath Enterprise,
Aroosto0k's recent mysterious disap-
pearance" is said to be serious case
Circumstantial evidence indicates that a
sad accident or tragedy occurred in the
woods few weeks ago, and that the miss
ing Washburn farmer lies mouldering I'M
der the soil shaken from the roots Of some
upturned tree As vet no evidence suili-
cient for an arrest has developed and the
county attorney has not cared 10 move In
the matter. But 1t is probable that fur
Their Investigation will be quietly made
and al explanation of certain suspicious
circumstances will be secured Bangor
News.
The Enterprise, one day this week, met
one of the most prominent ice cutters on
the hennebcc, and hau little talk with
him regarding the prospects for this year.
lie said that the prospects now are that
Maine ice will be in good demand and
that considerable amount of it will be
cut. He tells us that the upriyer fields
are In fairly good condition but that con
siderable planning win hc necessary he
cause the dust along the shores has been
blown onto the ice. He said that some
of the fields were in poor condition but on
the whole they would prove quite good,
and said hc doubted il much ice would
be cut south of It's, this wear Bath En-
terprise.
The annual meeting Of the Maine Vet
Urinary Medical Association was held at
Portland TUESDAY evening Among the
members present were: Drs George II
Bailey, Deering; Fl H. Choate Lewiston
+. W Huntington, Portland; W. :. Lord.
Portland, 4. Joley, Watervile A. Long.
Lewiston; c. W Purcell, Biddeford: f.
NJ. Perry, Houlton; f. L. Russell. Orono !;
". l.. West, Ellsworth The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
President, d. f. Russell. Orono; vice
president, r. W. II huntington, Portland .
secretary, W. l.. West, Ellsworth. treas
urer, A. Jolly, Waterville; executive com
mittee H. II. Choate, Lewiston, f. W.
Huntington, Portland, f. l.. Perry, Houl-
ton.
At the present time Portland has prob
ably the youngest sea captain in the
country. The gentleman who has this
distinction is John A. York, the youthful
commander of the schooner Charles !
Willard which has been in the harbor
since Christmas Capt. York is Is years
of age and has been in the capacity as
head of crew Of six men for Just year
He has made several trips and some Of
them have been accomplished in remark
ably quick time. Last winter the Willard
went from Richmond on our coast to
New York in 10 hours. Capt. York
comes of seafaring family, both sides of
the house having been represented by
many captains. The young master is
very popular and has never experienced
the least trouble with his men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
BITS OF MAINE NEWS.

Noah B. Welton of Etna, has filed a
voluntary petition in insolvency.
James ID. Mathews of Belfast, an old
gentleman, was stricken with paralysis,
Tuesday and Is in a critical condition.
The loss on the building on Main street,
Bangor owned by DR.. II. L. Coe dam
aged by fire, last Saturday morning, has
been adjusted for 1913.
Superintendent G. NJ. Clay of the White
Rock Quarry Co, Buehill, was struck by
a flying rock, Monday morning, and died
from his injuries, Monday night.
Miss Julia Duran died at the home of
her sister, Mr.. Harris, in Cumberland,
about $50 O'Clock A. NJ, Wednesday.
Miss Duran had been sick for about a
week with what was supposed to be ordi
nary sore throat. Wednesday morning,
she began to choke and died from stranRr :
lation about half an hour la;er
One night last week, the old house on
the Hall place in Chester occupied by
Wellington Powers family. was burned
and the family barely escaped in Their
night clothes, saving nothing but what
they had on. They have six children rang.
lug iIoiIl IL years 10 Two months, Mr.
Powers was away in the woods at the
time.
The crew of Italians wintering in
Whitneyville, to be ready for the resump
tton of work on the Shore Line Railroad
all declare that they prefer America to
Italy, and are anxious to learn Yanke,
ways and to become good citizens Suh
stantial proof of their sincerity is furnished
by the fact that they are attending school.
Bangor Wing.
Walter McDonough was arrested at
Bangor, Tuesday night, by Policeman
" Leary for the larceny of S25 from the
saloon Of Andrew Ericsson at Broad and
DION streets, Thursday night. Nc
Donough was employed by Ericsson as q
bartender. and when he closed the saloon,
Thursday night. he took all the money in
tle TIL, sa5, and left the city. A warrant
was issued for his arrest, and when he
returned to Bangor, Tuesday night, he
was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

This fact in itself cannot but make the
appointment all the more gratifying to
Mr. Wakefield and his friends.
Hon. =. p. Gilmore, the retiring commits
sioner, will 60 out OF Office with the pleas
ure OF knowing that his service has been
satisfactory to the St itc. His term ey-
PRED nearly six months ago, since which
time he has continued to perform the
duties of commissioner. He has been
courteous, obliging and efficient in the
administration of the office and deserves
the popularity he has attained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

The Democratic members Of the Ken
lucky Legislature threaten to retire from
the Joint convention called to elect a sen
ator if the Republicans attempt to take
advantage Of the fact that the tie was
broken by reason of the death of a Demo
cratic member. On the other hand there
are about a dozen sound money Demo
any other free coinage candidate, so that
if the Republicans conduct themselves
with conservatism and fairness they seem
to have decided advantage, despite the
seriously complicated situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

However much the English government
may disavow the jameson raid into The
Transvaal, the fact remains that English
sympathy was with the raiders. More
over, the new poet laureate, appointed for
political reasons, has attempted to glorify
the freebooters. 1t Is useless for England
to deny that she wants The Transvaal and
when England desires anything, nothing
short of superior force prevents her from
getting it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
there should be legislation which shall
insure the interpretation of the present
pension laws in spirit of fairness.
NSE7ET-7SNTSsz%SS- s---=--=77Ss
||N..1SaHaf9REE GOSSIP:

The summer residents of that part of
Phinsburg, known as the Basin want
the name changed to "Sebasco, meaning
| the beautiful valley. What's In u
name is not Lard question for summer
resorts to answer.
The annual meetings of the State board
of agriculture increase in interest as the
years go by. 1t is equally pertinent to
note increased encouragement for agricul-
turc In this State Every year the farmers
of Maine are putting more intelligence
and skill into their operations and are
taking out more remunerative returns
In Dexter lives a man so timid that he
dares not stay alone II he goes into the
| field he has TO have company or he is
afraid to stay. One day ncighbor was
going to work for him and the two started
for the field together, Purposely the
neighbor dropped behind and hid himself
to watch results. The timid man went
along some way before he discovered the
disappearance of his companion. But
when he saw that he was gone he was
almost unnerved. He stood trembling
| for a moment and then ran for the house
| like deer. His wife goes out to work
sometimes but has to keep the children
out of school to stay with their timid
| father.
| General Passenger Agent q. NJ Hough-
| ton of the Bangor Il AroOstook Railroad,
is sending out announcement of the fish
| ing season in the form of handsome cards
the words Happy New Year. Fishing
season opens for residents of Maine Feb
ruary 1st. Open for all April lst to
| October 1st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

Shall the Red Cross, which among civil
lized nations Is allowed to come and 60
freely even in time of war, be prevented
from carrying food and clothing 20 the
starving and freezing Armenians? Was
there ever more brutal slap in the face
of Christendom than that given by the
SULTAN And yet Russia and England
are as blamable as he. Don't forget that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

1t Is almost improbable that the bond
syndicate has dissolved without extending
a vote of thanks to the administration,
the free trade and free silver cranks who
have rendered it such loyal service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

The European countries are SO we'll pre-
pared for war that they hesitate to go
farther than bluff. The certainty of awful
destruction sppalls them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

The gold reserve is sh rinking a
million a day, but the public seems
more interested in watching the shrink
age of the bond syndicate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

While these longwinded senators are
talking against time the people are talk
ing about making senators directly res
ponsible to the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
Gully Eennebsf 5o,.rnal.
TERMS: 800 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken Of I'M
gned communications.
rHR JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation or return Of rejected COM
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
criptions and advertisements to BURLRIeH
FLYNT. Publishers. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

Our hesltancy with respect to the Mic
arsgua canal project has encouraged those
interested in the Panama canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

Again the Crescent stands in the way
Of the Cross. There never was so great a
need for crusade as today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

Under existing conditions it is ditiicult
to see how this Congress can make q
record for economy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

Bonds to build coast defenccs would be
. popular loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16

Whittier is Englaud's flying squadron
to fly?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
Johnsons:AnodyneL ininent

1t originated in by the late DR. A. Johnson good
Family Physician for his practice relieve
pain and cure form inflammation Every
in the house Dropped suffering children love take
Eeatu and bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
The Times Over.

The Times Over.
IN. Y. World)
There is not shadow Of doubt that if
Congress would pass the House bill as it
should do and give the people chance
to subscribe at three per cent, the one
hundred million loan would be sub
scribed ten times over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
CANADA HORSES.

Cummings & Prescott have lust received a
carload OF heavy draft borses from Canadas
to suit the times iap4itf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-16
PRESS COM M NTS.
1t Won't Hit the Republicans.
Bangor News

Is this talk of Richard Olney for frcsi-
dent Doom, Or only a boomerang: