The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-27
PETERSBURG.

,,,nnvx MEATH or A PROMINENT CITIzEN-AP-
nn,vrvrxr or AN ELECTION JUDGE RE-
voxrp--A CASE OF POLITICAL INTEREST
nor rT1cAL FEELING RUNNING HIGh-A
I.pcr VOTE ExPECTED-UNlTED Mocha
MICS ADDRESS BY DR.. sLEDD.
correspondence of the Richmond Dispaics.]
MAY 26, 1880.
Mr.. John IT. Labmeyer, a prominent citi.
zen and welI.known merchant, was f0und
dead in his bed at bis residence, on Bank
street. this morning about o'clock. His
health had been delicate for several years,
but he was able to walk about and Visit MS
friends. Last night about 9 O'Clock he re-
tired. apparently in bis usual health.
AT 10 O'Clock, and several times
later. his wife went to his BEDSIDE
70 see II he needed anything, but
each time found him so quiet, and appa-
rentIy sleeping so pleasantly, that she
would not disturb him. About O'CLOCK
finding that his position In bed was I'M
changed, she placed her hand on his fore
head and found the skin cold, and her hls-
band needless Of any call. A physician was
summoned, who declared, after examina-
ton. that life must have been extinct for
several hours. A paralytic stroke, sudden
and severe, is supposed to have been the
ffty-six years OF age. and native OF Ger
many. lie had resided in Petersburg for
GREAT many years, aud was one OF the vol.
,,nteers who went from this city in 1S47 TO
Mexico. He was consistent Christian and
an upright businessman. He was men,
Der of the Benevolent Mechanic Associa-
tion and OF the orders of Masons. Odd-Fel-
lows, and Knights OF Honor.
A case OF some political interest was
brought before Judge Mann, Of the Hust-
inps Court, sitting in vacation, this MORN
ing. An affidavit was yesterday filed by
Mr.. John ii. Conner, giving In detail con-
yersation alleged TO have taken place be-
tween him and Mr.. s. B. Nollner, Repub-
lican Readjuster Judge Of election IN the
Fifth Ward. Among other things declsred
to have been said in this interview by Noll-
ner was This: We intend that Fifth Ward
shall give from 200 to $50 Readiuster ma.
iority, by fair or any other means" Also
that Nollner said he would have charge OF
the NEGRO book" on election day, and that
his " object was to have the whole sway OF
II. II necessary, as the negro voters are not
so well known as the whites"
Deeming this to be reflection upon the
integrity and fair-dealng Of Nollner, Judge
Mann directed that a summons be issued
for his appearance in court this morning to
make reply to the allegations.
MFR. Conner declared under oath that the
as given in the affidavit was
true, and Mr.. Nollner, under oath, made
denial. Evidence was introduced as to the
character and general reputation OF the two
men in this community, and the case was
submitted without argument. Judge Mann
stated that in making his appointments of
Judges he had selected those whom be
thought TO be honest and fair, against whom
no objection could be urged. 1t was bis de-
ire in doing so to have a fair, square
election, regardless OF the success OF any
party. He had appointed Mr. Nollner as
n Republican, and at the time knew nothing
against him. Since his appointment he had
heard various rumors about N0llner, OF
which be had taken DO notice. But the evil
dence In this case was OF such character
as to convice him that NollnePs appoint
ment should be revoked and he should
order that 1t should be done.
Political feeling has been running very
high to-day. 1t is hoped, however that
out disturbance of any kind. twenty-five
extra policemen have been sworn in for
duty In the several wards. Both political
parties will have their final grand rallies to-
nght, with speeches, fireworks, and music.
The colored people have been paying their
poll-tax very freely for several days, and 1t
is thought that the vote tomorrow will not
fall short Of $500.
1t is stated that the ReSdiusters have Sc
cured all the hacks in the city for election.
day, and that the Conservatives were forced
to send to Richmond for theirs.
The Order OF United Mechanics will have
a reception and supper tonight, the occa.
sion being the presentation OF badge OF
the order to one Of the members for zeal and
carnestness in behalf Of the order. The
lodge here numbers about eighty members
all equipped.
Southside Council, Royal Arcanum, yes
terday paid over $4,000 to the widow OF the
late William II. Rogerson, that being the
amount OF his benefit certificate.
Rev. DR.. r. N. Sledd is to deliver the an
nual address at the commencement ceebra-
ton of the High School in this city June
10Th. RORIN ADAIR.