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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15
Who struck BILLY Malone j?

William Long. Petersburg tobaceonlst,
says he Is the person who hit Gen. Malone
i'm the face during the scntfe at the polls on
election day. Long explains his action rs fol-
lows: BEING pressed by the crowd, he Long
raised his hand to clear himself and get out.
and as hc did 50 some one struck him violent
" on the right hand, which caused II to strike
Gen. Malone lightly IN the face, which he
hopes did the General no serious injury
Long says he had no intention or desire to do
Gen. Malone personal injury. As TO his
tMahonc'sl offer Of 500 IA know the scoun-
drcl or assassin who struck him, he tl0ngl IL
the responsible party, and hopes this state
mcnt will lie satisfactory.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15

A little grandson of Mrs. Andrews
WAS attempting to build three-legged
stool, when he looked up to her and
said:
Grandma, does God see every
thing?"
"Yes. my son." she replied, "God is
everywhere and sees every act of our
lives"
well, 10y iinso," said the hoy, won't
he laugh when he sees this STOOL
Carl pfetzefs H'eeky.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15

AN English clergyman has started
dancing g-sehool in connection with his
church. He isn't Shaker, but his
idea is to keep the young out of bad
company which they might meet ut
other schools.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15
Washington Opinion.

Washington Telegram to Chicago Inter Oce sn.l
The situation I'm Virginia has at racted
much attention in political circles here, and
the view has been advocated by several prom
incnt Republicans here that the best policy
will be to reorganize the straight out Kepub-
lican party in the State. 1t Is not thought,
however, that the President would favor such
u course Mt this timo.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15
virginia.

As the returns come in from Virginia the
Democratic gains incl ease and Mahones : dc
feat becomes more overwhelming. The DEM
ccratic majority in the senate Is ut least
eight, and in the lower house Of the Le1is-
laturc twcnty-scren, and on Joint ballot
thirty Ave. The popular majority against
Malone in the State will reach 30,OO0.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15

Returns from thlec-fourths Of the counties
In the State and unofficial estimates from the
remainder indicate the election OF Reese
ulcpublican) for Supreme Judge by 5000
majority. The Board of Regents are elected
by $4,000 majority. Crawford tDcmoeratl IL
elected Judge OF the Seventh district. The
others. except Broaty In the First district.
are Republicans. There is IA Republican gain
over the last election Of nearly 1000, taking
the vote for Judge as Il basis.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15
lSisldls,lperger.

The result of the election, 1t is understood,
will cause RiddleberHer, Mahone's colleague,
to act with the Democrats. He has been
silent for several months past, ana, while he
put forth the plea of i'll health, 1t Is evident
that he understood the meaning of the
charges in the Southwest.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15

The streets Of the principal cities have been
thronged, and impromptu meetings gotten
up at what was called . "A matinee jubilee.
In Richmond the crowd forced Mr.. William
L. Royal to speak, and he said II thank
God that Virginia has been freed from the
turkey-buzzards who roost In her sacred
places, and, by the gods, these same turkey
bnzzarls in tina. Capitol had better under
stand that the people are not to te trited
with, and will stand no more counting out. !"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15
AFTER THE BATTLE.
A Glance Mt the Result of the
November Elections.
Mahone's Defeat In Virginia and
Butlor's Overthrow in Mas.
sachusetts.
Republican, Democratic and Independ.
ent Newspaper Comments.
ELECTION ECHOES.
New York.

The plurality Of Carr (Rcpnblican) for Sec
rctary or State, IL 1900, and Chaplin Demo
craft for Comptroller, has $4,000 plurality.
Maxwell, Treasurer, runs 5000 behind Chap
In. The pluralities OF tho other Democratic
candidates range from 1900 to 1900. In
twcnty-six counties Maynard ran behind his
ticket $1,000. He was especially slaughtered
In New York and Kings counties on account
OF his posltitOn on the question OF q uniform
liquor law III the State. In New York city
the Democrats elected sixteen Aldermen and
the Republicans eight. The fight In New
York city was very bitter. Tammauy
secures three Senators, the country
Democracy one, Irving hall two. and the Re-
publicans one. Thirteen Democratic Assem-
hlymcn were elected and eleven Republicans.
The total vote polcd was $4,000, OF Brooklyn
polled 81, 900 votes, of which Low, the present
Incumbent, received 1890 for Mayor, and
his Democratic opponent, Joseph &. Hendrix.
the Sun reporter, received 1921. Tho vote
was very close, Low pulling through on I ,529
majority only. A Democratic County Audi
tor, District Attorney, County and Supreme
Court Judges, ard a Republican Supervisor
were elected.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15
Transatlantic.

Official returns from fifty-scvcn Of the
sixty-seyen counties in the State and estimates
of the Others give Niles 10, 26l, aud Lisesay
1851 majority.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-11-15
What the Defeat Means.

This election means not only the present
overthrow OF Mahone's lower in Virginia,
but his defeat for re election TO the United
States Senate two years hence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08
The Board of Managers Of the Spring
Street Home will meet to-day at II O'Clock.
Timely.


"It is agreed on all hands that il is none
too soon to commence preparing for our
next Trades Parade. The gentlemen who
were most active last year must come to
the front again. The Chamber Of Com
merce will no doubt give them all the help
they can. Let move be at once made.
The Board OF Directors Of the Chamber
meet tomorrow [thiSl evening""
Indeed, il is none too soon TO act, and i
am sure the gentlemen who composed last
years committee too well realize this fact.
Besides. the entertainment OF last year
must be eclipsed, and to DO this there will
be necessary from five to eight thousand
dollars. Immediate action is also necessa-
ry to induce the railroad authorities to CO.
operate more largely than last year. Then
the Fair Association must also lend a help
ing hand: for the Parade Committee
proved that they could bring large crowds
to the city, So, il The tlcO ,cOrh actively to-
gether, the Fair Association will reap its
reward by the patronage bestowed from the
many visitors during the day, whilst the
Trades Parade Committee will provide am
pie entertainment at nights TO keep our
visitors in the city for Il number OF days;
besides, early acts will show the merchants
of this State rs well rs those Of North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and
Florida, that Richmond has awakened from
her lethargv, and now competes for the
trade OF those States with equal energy and
and superior railroad facilities to
other cities trading with same section.
The old adage in "time OF peace pre-
pare for war" is not misapplied here.
REX.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08

Uptown people insist that the Board OF
Health (wbo have charge OF the street
cleaning force) shall do something to
clear the mud from the Main-street cross
inqs west OF Fifth. These crossings are In
n sorry condition, and yet one man with q
broom, starting TO work early in the morn
ing, may do much TO improve them.
The appeal l. again made TO DR.. Cabell
TO do something for the relief Of the peo-
pie, and be 1t remembered the ladies are
especially interested.
Governor Cameron returned to the city
yesterday from brief visit to Washington.
The State indulges the belief that " Mt
last there is chance for Richmond to Sc
cure cheaper and we hope better gas.'
The Governor has appointed Mr.. Charles
o. saville notary public for the city OF
Richmond.
Governor Cameron yesterday removed
the political disabilities OF sias Winston
(colored), heretofore convicted OF petit
larceny.
Mr.. Edward S. Rose has always been a
warm advocate OF the removal OF the small
pox hospital to the site recently selected
by the joint committee OF the Council, and
was present and voted for the adoption OF
the report OF the special committee rela-
tive to the purchase Of the Haines pro-
perty.
Governor Cameron yesterday granted q
pardon to William X. Morton, who was
convicted OF felonious cutting in the IIus-
ings Court OF Richmond April 4, 1882,
and was sentenced to twelve months in
mil
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08
A STRANGE RAPPING.
A yaIdosta Ghost Tcrrifies a House.
hold and Mystfles the Town.
fYaldosta gal Tlmes.l

tNaiuvSta WAL ilHcsl
For some weeks we have been hearing
rumors OF mysterious rappings and other
manifestations from an unseen source at
the old Il. u. Griffin house, occupied by
Mr.. j. III. Pendergast, n ieweler living in
our town, and we called on him few days
ago for particulars. He told US about as
follows: lie Is in the habit OF carrying his
watches home at night for safe-keeplng,
and one night several weeks ago he was
startled while laying awake at strange
fuss, something like rapping in the next
room. He at once thought burglar
was in the house, and he rose hur-
riedly and made search, but found
no one. The next night he heard
similar noise somewhat nearer ana
more strange, and he was sure the burglars
were in his room and were going to attack
him. He sprang up, seized bis pistol win
one hand and matclrwith the other.
When he had lit the lamp no one was In
the room, but Just then the door leading
into an adjacent room Jared tremendously,
and he shouted, "Hold on Don't break
the door down! I'll let you in In a min
ute!" Suiting his actions TO his words he
opened the door with one hand while he
held cooked revolver i'm the other. Ina
CINE his surprise when he found no one in
the other room. The door leading out was
locked, and all the windows were fastened
down as he had fixed them at night
fall He made thorough search all over
the house, under the house, about the yard,
and looked for tracks, but could find no
signs OF human. The next night sys-
TEN OF raps commenced. lie Kept awake
all night trying to ferret out the mystery.
from night to night for several weeks. n
part OF that time his mother-in-law occupied
a room adjacent TO the one occupied by
himself and wife, and the thing would get
i'm the wall--four inches thick-between
the two rooms and rap three times consecu-
lively. Mr.. Pendergast would call out
TO know who it was, what it was, and so
on, but got no responses but the rap, rap.
rap. Once he asked if it was Mason; IL
so, give the sign in raps. No response. lie
then said, il YOU are a Mason rap three
times, and rap, rap, rap was the response.
Some days Mrs. Pendergast and her mo-
ther would hear the noise when they were
at home alone. One day she heard 1t like
some one walking overhead, and it went TO
the head of the stairs and started down.
She went to meet it, but when she got to
the foot OF the stairs there was nothing to
be seen, and the noise had ceased.
At night frequently they would hear
noise in the fireplace like some one break
ing sticks, and many are the other manifes-
tations which they cannot explain. Mr..
Pendergast says he has never believed in
ghosts, and IT was long time before he
could be convinced that Il was not some
one trying to rob him, but now he is salts
ted il is no living man-let it be what it
may-and he is no longer disturbed. He
does not think it can or will hurt him in
any way. and when he hears it now he
turns over and goes to sleep.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08
BAD Morals in New Jersey.

In the New Jersey House Tuesday the
special committee appointed toinquire into
the matter OF elections bribery presented
its report, in which it is set forth that
bribery is universally prevalent in local,
state, and national elections in that State !;
that it has been condoned to such an ex-
tent that the senses Of the people have be-
come blunted to the enormity OF its effects;
and that a large proportion OF the voting
population depend upon election-day as
regular source Of income. The committee
suggest as the most feasible course by which
the evil may be remedied that amnesty be
declared for past offences, that the present
law relating to bribery be repealed, and
that a new law be enacted, to take effect
Immediately.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08
NIOTHERsi MOTHERsi MOTHERS

Are you disturbed at night ana broken Of your
rest by Il sick child suffering and crying with The
excruciatng pain Of cutting teeth? II 50, 90 at
once and get bottle Of MRS WINSLOW's
SOOTHING SYRUP 10 viii relieve the POOR little
sufferer mmcdiaiely-depend upon IL; there Is no
mistake abou, IT. There IL not a mother on earth
who has ever used II who VIII not tell you At once
that Il viii regulate the bowels and give rest to the
mother and relief and health to the child, operating
like magic. II IL perfectly safe 30 use In all cases,
and pleasant to the taste, and Is the prescription o.
one Of the Oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United states. Sold everywhere. 20
cents hottie. fe 6-eOdlw
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08

falling off In this community both In the
marriage and ball and party business:
II was thought a week ago, with the
weather then prevailing, that run OF
shad and herring seeking the waters OF the
James above the falls might of any time oc-
eur, but none OF these fish have yet con-
triyed to land themselves on the traps be-
low Mayo's bridge; so IL Is now concluded
that the season Is yet too early for the pro-
cess referred TO.
The property OF the Old Dominion Gran
tie Company, mt Granite, IL announced TO
be foreclosed by mortgage at an early day.
AS heretofore conducted IL was an impor-
tant industry, had disbursed thousands of
dollars, and employed hundreds OF men in
prosecuting the same. The undertaking
involves too much money to be permitted
to remain idle.
The inquiry for Chesteriield-county lands
from northern parties desiring TO purchase
and settle thereon continues undated, and
the prospect is bright for large emigration
the coming spring. Northern people domi-
cilled in Chesterfield since the war are
unanimous In the expression OF their salts
faction at their present surroundings.
Mayor Taylor has had occasion several
times recently to admonish, as well as ad-
minister punishment TO, numerous preda-
tory colored females who have been caught
appropriating for fire-wood the fencing
surrounding the track Of the Richmond
and Danyille Railroad Company in this
city. Despite the judicial irown, the evil
is not abated.
A new brick Office has been added 10 the
material accumulations Of the Marshall
CottOn-Mills Company.
People here look with satisfaction on the
progress Of the proposed bridge across the
basin connecting north Ninth street with
the James-River Free bridge.
Bishop John &. Granbery. Of the Meth
odist Church, is announced to hold SER
vices in this city the coming Sabbath. A
number of applicants will be received into
the church.
The question OF a new trial IN the case OF
Smith for damages against the Richmond
and Danyille railroad lin which the plain
tiff got $500 damages) win be determined
at the next session OF the City Court, which
has now adjourned for the January term.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08

CORRECTION CONCERNING Mr.. A. G. An
THoSY.-The following appeared in this
column yesterday under the head OF " Po-
lice Court"
~. &. Anthony, charged with stealing
one lot Of tableware and one lot OF cloth
ing. Not guilty"
In this an unintentional injustice was
done Mr.. Anthony, who is represented as
good and worthy citizen.
The following is The charge upon which
he was tried and acquitted, Melvin Mea-
dows being the complainant: THAT on
the ID day OF February, 1888, a. G. An
thony did unlawfully receive, and now has
in his possession, certain bedding, table
ware, clothing, and sundry other articles,
the property OF Melvin Meadows; said ar
ticles were taken from his residence by ;.
+. Meadows, wife Of said NJ. Meadows"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08
Total cost to city from first to la'
An AlI.Day Case.

There was such a number OF prisoners
brought up for trial from the jail to the
Hastings Court yesterday morning that the
prisoners box was Over-flowing. Two OF
them, ladies Of colored degree, were put in
the space allotted reporters. The only
representative Of the press present having
the alternative OF sitting among the prison
crs or the lawyers, concluded to accept the
latter position, and took his place ut the
bar.
There was in attendance the usual great
number OF colored people, many OF them
summoned as witnesses, many more mere
spectators, who, in the stagnation OF the
tobacco trade, find il pleasant to linger
about the courtroom and reyel in whatever
scandal the cases produce. They so first
TO the Police Court and then to the Eus-
tings, and stand hour after hour listening
TO the testimony o! witnesses and argu-
ments OF lawyers.
The Court took up for trial another cut
ting case. The accused was William Iar-
rs. captain OF a James-riyer tug-boat,
charged with ieloniOusly assaulting and
wounding colored woman on the night OF
the 25th of January. The complainant was
old and garrulous, and she was examined
ana cfOsS-cNalnlneu Dy cOunscl ior uclcnCc
(lir. Page and Mr.. c. V. Meredith) at great
length. She kept pretty close, however, to
her original story, which was that accused
came to her house, near Whitlock's box
factory, and got into quarrel with her
daughter. With small pocket-kniie he
made two cuts at the daughter, which the
mother received. In the mt!6e the daugh-
ter seized poker and gave Harris sharp
blow on the head, and, all reelmg and
bleeding. he was showed out OF the door by
the mother.
Mr.. Witt asked for conviction, but not
for any severe punishment, for he said he
had long known Mr.. Harris, and that he is
an industrious and hardworking man, eX-
cept when he Is in liquor.
The case occupied the court all day and
resulted in verdict OF acquittal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08

THE MOZART THIS EyENISG-0PERA.-
First. overture "Martha." Flotow,) or
chestra; second. solo soprano, Cayatina
"La Gazzaladra," Rossini.) Miss Julia A.
Waldron, of New York; third, solo piano,
.'sonatini Opus 40, No. l." Uichner,) Mas
ter Edwin Farmer; fourth, solo flute, La
Babillard," (Terschak), Mr.. Henry L..
Farmer; fifth, duo piano. a, "Polka,"
b. Tarrantella," (Enke,) Master Edwin
Farmer and Mr.. Jacob Reinhardt; sixth,
waltzes, Autrefois,' (Waldteuiel,) or
cheStra; seventh, fourth act OF al Trova-
tore" with Miss Julia a. Waldron as Leo
nora, 1Ir. Pierre Bernard rs Count de
Luna, and Mr.. Monte Walker rs Ruiz.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08

The fire in Bear-yalley shaft, Pa, is not
vet under control, and the company Is still
drawing the fire from the burning breasts.
IL has not yet been decided 10 food the
working, though the opinion Is freely ex-
pressed IN PottsyiIc that this plan will yet
be adopted, but only as tlnal resort.
a-Y- Feathers, ribbons, velvet can all be
colored TO match that new hat by using the
Diamond Dyes. Druggists sell any color
for 10 cents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08
uaNCHEsTER AND VICINITY.

Briefs.-Therc are half dozen or more
small craft now waiting at the Bermuda
Hundred wharyes to load with cord-wood,
and coal for New York and
PhiIadelphia. The Brighthope narrow.
gauge railroad has developed section OF
country through Chesterfield land will
soon do 80 beyond it that has for a century
and half been terra incogaita.
Lent Is expected to make a perceptible
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of yesterday:
Mike Gary, charged with being drunk
and disorderly on the street. Fined g.
William Burley (colored), drunk. Fined
81.
Ben. Bowles, drunk. Fined 81.
Frank Fox (colored), charged with
throwing rocks on the street Fined 81.
William Mitchell (colored), charged with
leaving his team standing on the street
without holding the reins in his hands.
Fined 81.
William johnson (colored), charged with
committing perjury. Continued to to-day.
Committed.
Benjamin Jacobs, charged with arson.
Continued TO Tuesday neXqin consequence
OF the absence OF witnesses for the Com
monwealth. Bailed i'm the sum OF $500.
Henry Meards, drunk. Committed for
five days in default OF surety.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08

Found DROWNED IN THE DoCH.-Yester-
day morning the body Of Martin Callahan.
who has been missing since two weeks be-
fore Christmas, was found in the dock at
the foot OF Eighteenth street. Coroner
TAYLOR was notified, and after viewing the
body decided not to hold an inquest, mas
much as he was satisfied it was case OF
accidental drowning. An empty bottle
was found in one OF the pockets OF the de-
ceased, and it is supposed that while in
state Of intoxication he walked into the
dock and was drowned. Callahan was
about lilty-five years old, lived on Seven
teenth street, and had no family. lie was
last employed at the grain elevator.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08
Advisory Board for the Retreat.

A meeting OF the members OF the medi-
cal profession Of the city was held at the
Retreat for the Sick last evening, and in
accordance with the bylaws adopted at 4
previous meeting and accepted by the Ia
dies in charge Of the Retreat, appointed
the following Advisory Board Drs. +. D..
Cunningham, o. ii. Crenshaw, John g..
Skelton, and Charles :. Mills.
Every six months there will be an elec-
ton Of two members OF this Board.
Or. Cunningham presided at the meet
ing, and Dr.. TompkinS acted as secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANNALS

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANNALS
Tonight at the Exchange Hotel at 5 O'Clock
a public meeting will be held for the pur-
ose Of forming a society for the prevention
OF cruelty to animals. The matter is one
that certainly deserves consideration and
prompt action. Every day the streets Of
the city give evidence OF the torture and
abuse Of animals. Scrawny. ill-fed teams,
hItched to hard-running vehicles, are beaten
with many stripes while staggering under
heavy loads. The quivering flesh, red with
oozing blood, Is in many instances torn
with ill-ftting harness, and the sentiment
that it is cheaper TO tan horses hide than
to feed bim obtains in many instances.
This is all wrong and should be corrected,
and tonight it is TO be hoped that full
gathering of those interested in the subject
will meet at the Exchange Hotel and per-
feet an organization that Will answer the
purposes intended. Colonel Darlington,
the proprietor Of the Exchange: is an adj
mrer of horses, and will see that every
facility is furnished for the transaction OF
business.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-08

To ONE AND AIL.-Are you suffering from
Cough, Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis, or any of the
various pulmonary troubles that 30 often end In
Consumption? II 20, use WILBOR's PURE CoD-
LIVER OIL AND LINE" safe and sure remedy.
This Is quack preparation, bni IL regularly pre-
scribed by the medical faculty. Manufactured
only by A. r. WILBoR, chemist, Boston. Sold by
LII Hrrn.r -