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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14
EFFIGY BURNERS ARRESTED.
Two Young Men at Greenville Get Into
Trouble.

news from Greenvilla that on Monday
night Il number of young men were in
the act of burning Mckinley in effigy
when an officer interfered and arrested
two of the leaders, Ambrose johnson
and man named Smith.
The others engaged in the affair were
not caught, Johnson and Smith have
not yet been put on trial. They will
be fined for violating the town ordl-
nances, and it is just possible that they
will also be indicted under the State law.
Those engaged in the burning, Mr..
Bernard says, do not represent either
the sentiment or the best element of the
people of Greenville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

Notwithstanding agent in North
Carolina for the Bankers Life Insur-
ance Company of New York. Must have
some insurance experience and capable
OF handling men and establishing local
agencies. TO the right party this is an
opportunity. Address
CHAS. Z. LEVINESS,
Marlborough Hotel,
Raleigh, N. @.
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WANTED.

Agents in every county for "The Day
ign'" Acetylene Gas Machine. To light
residences, stores, churches, etc.
The Illuminating power of Acetylene
Gas is fifteen times that of coal gas, and
our machine the best on the market.
Exclusive territory given TO right par
ties. Write for particulars, giving re-
ferences. Moody & Offut. No. 40 Sec
ond street. Louisville, Ky.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

The Sun Life of Ganad1 wants q
few good mea for District Managers
and special agents. Splendid contracts
for the right men. Apply to
j. r. JOHNSTON,
M&nagtr for N. and s. Carolina.
Raleigh, n. g.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14
MONEY FOR NIKADO.

1t is earnestly asked that all who held
any tickets for sale for the Mikad0 will
meet promptly Mt the Supreme court
building this afternoon at ) O'Clock, and
bring the monye. Let none fail to come
as settlement is to he made at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

court stenographer of the First Criminal
Circuit of North Carolpina, will shortly
resign her position and desires another.
Has had three years experience in all
kinds of legal work, Address, Whining
ton, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14
THE CENTENNIAL SCHOOL.

The superintendent and teachers Of
Centennial School cordially invite you to
visit the school on Thursday, April IL,
at any time between and 2 o'clock.
There will be the regular programme.
Papers from every pupil will be shown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14
THE MIKADO IN NORFOLK

The managers of the Mikado opera
given here Monday and Tuesday night.
are Row considering a proposition to go
TO Norfolk and present. t there in aid of
"a local charity in that city. 1t has not
yet been decided, but if they do go Nor
folk will see one of the best comic oneras
she has seen in long time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14
WANTED.

Salesman to sell complete line of In
bricating Oils, Greases, Varnishes, etc.
Liberal terms for good salesman. Adj
dress Atlantic Refining Company, Cleve-
land, Ohio. 116t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

Stenographer and Typewriter desires
situation. Reasonable salary. Refer
ence furnished Address ''B," care Raj
eigh Business University. wv.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14
Business Notices.
REGISTERED DRUGGIST
WANTED.

n middle aged man, single or mar
RED; must be temperate and up-to-date.
Apply at once to A. B. Matthews, Dur
ham, \. c. At.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

Nature has demonstrated that only
the fit survive. Our thirty years of sue
cessful business proves that
ROYSTER'S CANDY
is a survival Of the fittest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

Assignment stock OF j. d. Carroll at
and below cost. ID. /. Fort assignee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

Mr.. w. o. Smith has accepted a posi-
ton with the Southern Book Exchange.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

Mrs. William Murden, 1917 Third street
Albany, \. Y, gives it the need II
praise, as follows: II have used DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup and find it has. no
equal. No family should be without it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14
BOARD WANTED.

A married couple desires board in 4
private family, with rates not over $50
per month, payable weekly. Address
20. Y. H." care News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14
WANTED

\ secondhand jobber. Write cOndi-
lions and prices to Il. A. Deal, Wilkes
boro, Y. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

If every one could have his own way
this world wouldn't be worth living in.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14

1t is not chance, but merit, that hs
placed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
THE INSTRUCTOR
IS DESTROYED.
A Spanish TorpedO-BOat Blown Up
Near AIgiers Bay.

LONDON. May ia dispatch 10 the
Globe from Gibraltar says British
steamer, which has just arrived there
reports officially that she passed yester-
day evening a Spanish torpedo-boat de-
stroyer which was guarding Algerias
Bay and Straits. Shortly after the steam
er passed her all the lights Of the de-
stroyer were suddenly eNtinguished; a
terrific explosion followed Immediately
and the destroyer disappeared. The ac-
cldent. the dispatch explains. was caused
bv an explosion Of a torpedo on board
of the destroyer II Is thought that all
on board have persisted.
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer.
reported blown up near Gibraltar, Is prob
ably the Destructor.
The Destructor is classed as torpedo
gunboat. She was built o. steel AZ clyde
Bank I'm 1857. and was 1872 feet inches
long. She was Of ass tons displacement.
had % feet beam. and drew seven feei
OF water.
The Destructor was driven by two pro-
pellors had $500 horsepower and was
estimated 10 have a speed Of about - ~
knots. Her armament consisted OF one
3.5-inch gun. four six-pOunders. quick
firing. and four Maxim guns. She had
three torpedo tubes. carried over one
HUNDRED tons Of coal. and had a crew OF
nfty-hye men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

Maury Camp. Confederate veterans 10
deliver the Grafton here on Confederate
Memorial Day. May 18th.
Maury Camp, Confederate veterans
have elected the following officers for inc
ensuing year: Judge John I. GooiricA.
commander; Major w. Key Howard mrs,
yice-commander. ]. W. Smith, secohu
vice commander. X. G. Hart. third vice
commander: DR. =. W. Carmiohaei, sur
geon: Rev. J. T.. Stump. chaplain T r.
Proctor. adjutant. A. y. Bolts, sergeant ;
Visitors 20 the Soldiers H0me-Captain
Dan VI. Lee. brother OF General F1tz Lee
Major j. Horace Lacy and T. +. Proc
tor. TIE camp will turn out on Memo
rial Day aad invite all other camps OF
this section TO join them.
r. s. Chew Camp. Sons OF Confederate
Veterans. elected the following: Colonel
James A. Turner. commander; w. H..
Hurkamp, frs lieutenant: ID. w. Scott,
second lieutenant: ALVIN I. Rowe. adJu-
tant: S. r. Foster. chaplain; Or. h. T..
Jett. surgeon: Hugh d. Scott. treasurer;
j. +. Gouldman. secretary. Trustees
W. H. Hurkamp ID. w. Scott. A. T.
Rowe. Jr. Eugene Bode, ;. G.. Wallace.
About sixteen members OF this organi-
cation have volunteered for service with
Company X. Washington Guards. Cap
tain NJ r. Rowe. OF this city. The camp
will turn out in full uniform on Confede-
rate Memorial Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
MADISON WANTS A RAILROAD.
Admiral Dewey Has Namesake I'm
Fredericksburg.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May IL
Special.-The people Of Madison county
have for years been anxious for railroad
connection with fredericksburg. and
they are now preparing 10 make a united
effort TO induce the Virginia. Fredericks-
burg and Western railroad being
built from this city through the
Northern Neck to Chesapeake
bay. to extend its line from here
via Iignum. Winston. Oak Park to Madi-
son Courthouse and on TO Elkton and
the West.
This is cosldered one OF the most prac-
tlcal and direct routes 10 reach heavy
timber and coal and western connections.
Ii would also traverse rich agricultural
section.
Mr.. Charles 3. Chiffon. OF Culpeper
county. owns Jersey COW which last
year gave birth TO twin calves and this
year 10 triplets. one OF the last trio IS
being raised by hand, and all three Of
the calves are thriving.
Admiral Dewey already has a namesake
I'm this city. The young man arrived
Saturday night and is a son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Ballard.
shepherd Willis. SON II Mr. John Will
lis. Of Orange county. is with Admiral
Dewey at Manila. lie is on the gunboat
Concord.
Lieutenant Robert S. Grimm. OF this
CITY. is chief engineer OF the torpedo
boat Mayfower. with Captain SIMPSONS
squadron.
General Fitzhugh Lee has been invited
by the Ladies' Memorial Association and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
CHATHAM CHIT CHAT.
Amateur Musical Play-Why Distilier'
les arc Popular-TObacCo Sales.

CHATHAM VA. May u.-Special.-
"The Gypsy Queen" will be presented at
the Academy of Music Friday night by
the Young ladies of the town under the
management OF Miss Crane, vocal teach
or al the Female Institute. a rich mu-
steal treat is promised.
Chatham is a dry town. there being no
bar-rooms within the corporate limits.
The boys don't get very dry however. as
there are TWO distilleries within a mile
of town.
Mrs. George a. Reynolds continues quite
sick.
Mr. j. Hunt Hargrave and vile are
visiting I'm Norfolk and Petersburg
Miss Monte Watkins has returned
from "a visit OF three weeks in Lynch
burg.
Sheriff W. ]. overly Is At his ONCE
again after hard heht with rheumatism
an winter.
Tobacco IS being marketed this week
and trade is good.
Major. I.anghorue Scruggs one Of the
oldest and most widely known citizens Of
Chatham has been quite sick for some
DAYS. His condition is little improved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
Tho Rrown.swanson Contest.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., May 1l.-spe-
cial.-The Brown-Swanson case has been
postponed until next week. Mr.. Swanson
having given his consent. This is the
second postponement made at the re-
aust OF General Walker. The latter is
absent from the city. having gone North
TO deliver an address. The case was set
for Thursday. but a number OF represent
tatives wish to attend the exercises at
New Market on that day. and the request
was granted. although manifcstly n
would have been TO Mr. SwansOns ad~
vantage to have had the case called up
then on account Of the number of Re
publicans who will be absent from the
city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
TOBACCO EXCHANGE.
Rlehmond. "a. May n. $50

Richmond Va. May IL. 1898.
Sales OF new dark loose tobaccos on the
Richmond (Ya) breaks to-day: Shockoe
Warehouse sold 1850 pOunds-highest
31aJ pounds highest price. 81. stone
wall Warehouse sold IL lJj pounds-hlgh-
est price. 81. Total, 1880 pounds-high-
est price, ~.
Of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
Filters. / hogshead; smokers. II. scrap
tbrighO. 20: leaf dark. =. sun-cured, ~,
Jugs DARK. 2. Total, * hogsheads.
The tobacco inspector reports to-day.
Inspections Bright 80 hogsheads DARK
IS hogsbeads and q terces. Relnspec-
tions-BriEht. ] hogshead.
Davenports. Stonewall Allegheny. Old
Dominion. Meals, Planters. sen0r0ok =
Shockoe and Crenshaws tobacco ware
houses report to-day: Receipts, Us pack
ages. deliveries. 1J9 packages.
United States internal revenue colec-
lions on tobacco for the city OF klcn-
mond. Va. to-day: Cigars and cigarettes
So.O7425; plug tobacco. S3.7Ooff. Total
Al shockoe Warehouse to-day r. F.
Kelly. OF Louisa county. sold 90 pouhus
sun-cured tobacco at 5000.
The trade with great unanimity ls eN-
tending cordial congratulations TO our MI.
William 4. Hancock on receiving the
award of the United states navy topacco
contract. Uncle Tom is the most pop
wishing him well.
our Messrs. Williams q Rehlng VIII
have the filling of the French tobacco
contract this year, the contract having
been awarded at Paris to-day, midi, 90
their pOndeDt> Tor @O1WJ klos, the
equivalent Of about 10000 pounds OF VIZ
ginia tobacco.
The trade extends its warmest congratu-
lations 40 Mcssrs williams a. Rehlings. 10
the contractor. and 10 the Frenc Gov
eminent: TO the first on receipt OF inc
order. and TO the latter on the selection
Of young, active. and experienced handltIs
of tobacco. who will perform their part
of the contract faithfully, conscientiously
and 10 the entire satisfaction OF all Inc
parties thcrtO. .,
n is rumored to-day that the United
States navy contract will be increased
by the Government from 10000 pounds 10
800 900 pounds, and under certain tohul-
lions the firm of Butler & Bosher may
get the entire contract for valuable
consideration. .,..-
market for the past two days, returns
to Rocky Mount. y. c., tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. May l1.-Provisions had a
veritabe boom on Change to-day Pork
az the close showed net gain of SOC. a
barrel lard zoe a hundred weight. and
ribs 45c. The pronounced bull movement
in hog products was based on the lively
cash demand by the Government for army
uses. Leading packers were all on the
buying side. and were assisted by a re-
vlval of outside speculation. The wheat
Dit was deserted for corn and provisions
but the market continued 10 be extremely
cratic July covered y range Of 5i3cr
closing at Sl.1Oi3 a net loss Of Sic May
declined &C., while September. 10 which
month speculation is being transferred
helped by the rise in provisions, and
closed al an advance Of lc. for July, and
oats gained &c.
The leading futures ranged, as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
THEY DON'T FIND IT COSTLY.
Washington Authorities Not Afraid to
Tackle the Tramp Question.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May lO.-Spe-
cial.-A police official Of this city said
to-day that Washington several years
ago was greatly annoyed by tramps, be-
coming even greater nuisances than they
are I'm Richmond.
Now they are treated as Migrants ana
sent TO the work-house. and later most
OF them doing the disagreeable class or
work Connected with street ana other
public works No complaint IS made, he
said. by the laboring men Of the city
with refernce TO crOwding them out OF
employment. and the plan has been very
successful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
Broke His Knee-Cap.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May IL
Special-Mr. S. II. Eastburn while en-
gagged in a jumping contest with friends
This evening, missed his footing and fell,
breaking mis- knee cap.
The accident will keep him confined to
his room for weeks.
News was received here to-day Of the
death in Woodstock of Mrs. Charles
Friend. mother Of Mrs. Natalie Smith.
of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
NEW MARKET MOVEMENT.
The Corps Of Cadets 10 Attend-Thel
90 on "A SDcciaI Tfain.

LEXINGTON VA. May 1l-Special-
The corps Of cadets Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute will leave here tomorrow
morning on a special train for New Mar
ket Va. TO take part in the unveillng
Of the monument there tomorrow. Cen
eral Scott Ship will be IN command.
The monument is to the cadets who
fell in the battle of New Market.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
POLICEMAN ARRESTED.
Coroner's Jury Found Him Guilty OF
Shooting and Killing Negro.

ROANOKE. VA. May lL-speciai-
The ooroners jury tonight rendered a
verdict that Willis Clements. who was
shot on the Roanoke yard Of the Norfolk
& Western railroad monday morning
came to his death from pistol shot fired
by r. NJ. Robinette. special policeman
In the employ Of the Railway Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
Doctors Wanted.

WASHINGTON. May 1L-Specal.-
Senator Allen has introduced resolution
which. if passed may open a new field
for the graduates Of the medical schools
o. Virginia.
1t provides that graduates Of regularly
chartered medical colleges In any state
of the Union who are eligible to practice
their profession in such States shall be
entitled TO examinations for positions in
the medical corps OF the army, navy or
marine hospital service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

ROANOKE, VA, May u.-Special.-
T. ]. Johnson, who about ten days ago
was struck over the head with ham,
mer by his office boy IS said 10 be dying.
His ante-mortem statement has been
taken.
Henry Mickey, his assailant, is held
without bail. awaiting the results or
JohnsOns injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

rye. 6oQ7Oc. No. barley 440JOc.: NO.
/ fax seed. Sl37ia; prime timothy seed
81 20: mess pork per barrel. Sll.TOHl1.1o;
lard. per 100 pounds SO J049f5: short
rib sides doosel s5.S0Q6o, dry sailed
shoulders boxed SiTJdO. short clear
tIlers' finished goods per gallon. Sl.25;
butter steady. creameries. l3nl6c.. DAT
ries l2d14c.. eggs steady. fresh. lOc.i
cheese dull and unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. May 1l.-Spe-
cial.-C. y. Sirles, an employee OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
at this place, had his right arm so badly
mashed between two cars yesterday that
Il had 10 be amputated between the ell
bow and shouldr lie was taken 10 the
Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital, where
his injuries were attended, 70.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

WASHINGTON. y. c.. May n.-spe-
clal.-A new postofiice has been estab-
lished at school Htnrico county. neah
Glen Allen Agnes X Harvey II pos<s
master. other new Offices ara 81 T1o1
Run. Orange county; rsrryis. .k1lt1o11
county. and Zingurs, Brsuswick ceunkn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

WASHINGTON. ID. c., May 1L-Spe-
cial.-A competitive examination will be
held when the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Cadet NJ. NJ. Greer Of
WarrentOn. IS to be filled.
Representative RiIey is unable 10 say
lust yet when f. will be held but due
notice will be given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

NORFOLK, VA. May l1.-PEANUTS-
Fancy. 34c. strictly prime. g; prime
2Mc.: ordinary 2H2l2c; market strong
and active.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

Robinette left the city this morning.
but was arrested in Blueheld. w. Va.
tonight In response TO telegram from
the Roanoke chief OF police and Is heid
on the charge OF murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

The new Presbyterian church az Char
lottesville will be dedicated next Sunday.
Rev. Or. w. H. Moore. OF Hampden-Sid-
ney will preach the dedicatory sermon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. MAY II, 1898.
ARRIVED.

PORT OF RICHMOND, MAJ H. 1870.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Albemarle Glover, merchan-
disc and passengers, Old Dominion steam
Schooner J. j. Rees. Jones, Hickory
Wood. Virginia and Carolina Wheel COM
pany. from North Carolina.
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas Graves, merchan-
disc and passengers. Nlrslhla NaVIsd'iOh
Company Norfolk.
Steamer Albemarle. Glover. merchan-
dlse and messengers. Old Dominion steam
shin Company. Norfolk. .
Schooner Emily II. Naylor. wilson ran
road ties. for Boston.
PORT NEWPORT NEWS. MAY II. 1898
ARRIVED.
Schooner w. J.. Walker. Norfolk.
Barge Forest Belle. FAN River.
Barge Oakland. Portsmouth.
SAILED.
Schooner w. l.. Walker Providence.
Steamer Albano. Hamburg.
Steamer Rose Moran, Hull.
steamer Planet Mercury NOrfolk
PORT OF WEST POINT, MAY ii, lS9S.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore Murphy, Balu-
more. passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Elm City. Haynes. Malta
poni river landings. passengers and gen.
ersl cargo.
Steamship Baltimore Murphy, Balu-
more. passengers and general cargo,
Steamship Elm City. Haynes. Malta
poni river landings. passengers ana gen.
eral cargo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

'Quotatlons are for bonds maturing in
not less than ten years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
The leading FUTURES ranged as follows:
open. High. Low. Close.
MIIEAT-No. :

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour
quiet: cash demand slow At steady prices.
no yellow corn. 37dS7izc.; No. 3 spring
wheat. S1.IO. No. . red. Si75nl.7I, No.
corn. 36Lc. No. 2 oats 3li4c. No. 2
white, 33lyc., No. 3 white. 33Q331c. No. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12

Rio Grande and w. pfd............. -
Chicago Great Western ............ ifis
Hawaiian Com. Co... ........... IVA
Reading let pfd ......... ........s.. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-01

years afterward ne was appointed
United States district attorney for Del
aware but resigned the next year. In
1855 he went to Philadelphia and be-
came law partner Of William Ship
pen, but In 1S57 he returned to his
practice in Wilmington. where he con-
tinued in the law till 1858, when he was
elected 10 the United States senate.
During the first term in the senate
OF the younger Bayard his father was
his colleague a part Of the time, both
being chosen by the same legislature
on the same day. Thomas +. for fun
term and his father to fill an unexpired
term. The service done in the senate
by this family was as follows; Richard
Bassett. years. from 1879 to 1913;
James A. Bayard Bassett's son-in-law.
years, from 1906 to 1913; Richard H..
Bayard. uncle Of Thomas f., Is years,
from 1886 TO 1919. James A. Bayard, is
years, from 1851 to 1869 and Thomas
f. Bayard, l6 years. from 1869 to 1885.
Thomas f. Bayard was especially ac-
tive in politics during the war his
most notable utterance Of that period
being a speech delivered befor public
meeting at Dover in favor of peace
with the south.
In 1867 Mr.. Bayard was a member
of the electoral commission, and he
was one of the firmest upholders Of
the doctrine Of states rights and other
Democratic doctrines of his day during
his entire public service. He was voted
for as candidate for the presidency at
the Democratic conventions of 1880 and
1884.
aIo, fYef
the presidential chair, he made Mr.
Bayard secretary of state, and his SER
vices in that high office are well re-
membered in connection with the Behr-
ing sea disputes, the fisheries commits
sion, and most of all, the giving OF
his passports to Sackville, British min
lister to Washington. because of the
latter's connection with the famous
Murchison letter, written during the
presidential campaign of 1888. 1t was
in this latter year that political re-
verses came to the Bayard family in
Delaware. 1t arose from differences
between the Bayards and the Sauls-
burys, leaders of the Democrats Of
Delaware, and its immediate result
was the election of Anthony Higgins,
a Republican. to the United States SEN
ate in place of Eli Salisbury. In 1898,
after Mr. Cleveland's second election to
the presidency. Mr. Bayard was made
first ambassador from the United
States to Great Britain, to succeed
Robert Todd Lincoln. the last United
States minister to the court of st.
James.
Mr. Bayard's career as ambass" dor
was marked by distinguished ab1ity,
though he managed to stir up partisan
feeling at home by some of his public
speeches in England, in which he at
tackled the policy of protection. NO
table event Of his service abroad was
the securing of the log of the May
flower which he brought back to Mass
achusetts. Since mis- return from Eng
land he has taken no active part in
politics.
Mr.. Bayard was twice married. The
death of his first wife, who had long
been an invalid, occurred during the
early days of Mr.. Cleveland's first adj
ministration His second wife was
Miss Mary Willing Clymer, grand
daughter of one of the signers of the
Declaration of independence and a dis
tant relative of the family.