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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
Executive Amendments.

The Governor yesterday appointed
Hon William Writ Henry to represent
Virginia in the permanent organization
to be effected at Philadelphia December
I'd, having for its object the celebration
of the one hundredth anniversary of the
adoption of the Constitution. The selec-
ton of Mr.. Henry is most admirable
one.
The Governor also commissioned Mr..
A. VI. Bowman of Saltville, Va, and Col.
r. II. Dulaney, of Bloomfield, Va, dele
gates to the Consolidated Cattle-GrOwers'
Association of America, which meets in
Chicago on the 10Th and nth of Novem-
ber Major John ID. Sterrett, Of Rock
bridge, and Major George Johnson, OF
Alexandria, were commissioned as alter
mates.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
The State Secretary.

Mr.. William Clarke, general secretary
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, has recently returned from flying
visit to New Haven, Conn, where he met
Mr.. II. O. Williams, Virginias new State
secretary. Strong pressure was brought
to bear to induce Mr. Williams to cancel
his engagement with our State Commit
tee and remain in New Haven, where he
has labored most acceptably for three
years. He, however, insisted that his
resignation should take effect at the an
nual meeting held this month, though he
has consented to remain there a couple
of weeks longer and assist in putting
their finances in good shape. He will
spend the month of November in assist
ing the Maryland associations, com
mencing in Virginia December 1st
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Good Templars and Drulds

At the last meeting of Rescue Lodge
of Good Templars, held at Central Hall,
after the initiation Of six new members,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing quarter, viz. George W. Hawk
hurst, chief templar; Miss Minnie 1.
Taylor yice-templar; Frank ID. Miller,
secretary; Robert Lecky, Jr., financial
secretary; Mrs. VI. E. Ware, treaurer
II. NJ Woodward, chaplain; W. ii. Nc-
Intosh, marshal; Miss Sadie Crump
guard; c. F. Nash, sentinel; NJ. l.. Will
lis, organist; j. NJ Bailey, lodge deputy
W. S. Quarles, past chief tenplar. AT
the next meeting the officers will be in
stalled, and delegates to the Grand Lodge
of the State elected.
Stonewall Grove, No. 6, W. A. 0. d..
at its regular meeting elected the follow
inc officers for the ensuing term: w era
ham Wynne, noble arch; O. n. Keining
ham, vice arch G. w Tyler, secretary
eleventh termG f. F. Seal, financial sec
rotary; Charles NJ Angle treasurer; W
J. Jones, conductor; j. l.. Drumheller
inside guide, and r.. f. Jones, outside
guide.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
THE DROUGHT BROKEN.
A Refreshing Shower Last Night

The weather indications for to-day
were for fair weather, with winds shifting
northerly The fair weather prediction
bid fair to be verified until about 2 o'clock,
p. NJ, when it began to cloud up. There
was a slight fall of rain between 3 and 4,
and soon after a steady shower began and
continued for some time. This is the first
rain of any volume since September 18th,
and the only shower since that time with
the exception of the light one of last
Thursday go,
The rain was much needed and will be
welcomed both in town and country. The
CITY has never been more dry and dusty,
and in the rural districts the drought was
severely felt. AS was predicted the
weather was colder.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
An important ConvocatlOn.

BALTIMORE, MD, Oct. 26.-The Convo-
cation of Catholic Prelates, which begins
here tomorrow, is one of great moment
both to the order of the Knights of La
Dor and the Church herself. 1t will be
decided either to recognize or anathema-
tie the order. Recognition means the
betterment of the condition of the order;
anathema means injury to the order and
probable defamation of the ChurCh's
membership. Cardinal Gibbons is favor
ABLY disposed toward the order, while
ArchbishOps Kenrick, Of st. Louis, and
Corrigan, it is said, are opposed to it.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
A Feast of Reason and a Flow of
Soul.

The next regular Social Union Of the
Baptist Church will be held at Pizzini's
uptown store tomorrow night. An adj
dress of welcome will be made by Mr.. Jo-
seph B. Winston. The address of the oc-
casion will be made by Rev. DR.. F. NJ.
Ellis, pastor of Eutaw-street Baptist
church, Baltimore A very interesting
feature will be the presence Of Rev. DR..
S. A: Goodwin, who has just accepted a
call to Leigh-street Baptist church. DR.
Goodwin is on the programme for a
speech, and the occasion will be rich in
tellectual as well as epicurean feast.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
Hastings Court.

In this court yesterday the cases Of all
the parties indicted for unlawful gaming
were continued until November 3D..
The cases of Messrs. Warwick and
Barksdale were continued until Novem-
Der 10th, and the parties were admitted
to bail in the sum Of $4,000 each.
Messrs. Abram Warwick and w. J. John
son went security for Mr. Warwick, and
Messrs. J. II. Blair and d. II. Berry for
Mr. Barksdale. The rest Of the day was
consumed by civil cases.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
Wave All Your Banners.

The Union Democratic Club Of Church
and Union Hills will hold a mass-meeting
tonight, at the corner of Twenty-fourth
and n streets. Able opponents of De
mocracy will be present and discuss the
issues involved in the pending canvass.
1t is hoped that there will be large turn
out, not only of the Democrats OF " the
twin hills" but from all sections Of the
city. The canvass is drawing to close,
and but little time is left in which to la
Dor.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
Robbed His Wife.

John H. Harris (colored), of Henrico
county, was arrested yesterday on the
charge of stealing gold watch valued at
$40, the property of his wife. Harris
was taken before Justice CHM, who dis
missed the case on the grounds that llar-
ris had only taken what belonged to him.
Some hours afterwards Harris was re-
arrested on a warrant issued by Justice
Dickinson, and the case was continued
until to-day.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
ANOTHER ROBBERY.
Messrs. Breeder, Talley g. Cos
Store Entered by Thieves
Monday Night.

NJ Onudy Nlgnts
The store of Messrs Breeder, Talley q
Co., No. 800 East Broad street, was en-
tered by thieves Monday night, some time
between 7 and 10 o'clock.
The thieves entered the store by break
ing the glass in the skylight and descend
ed through the opening from the roof.
The thieves were probably frightened OIL
by the entrance of Mr.. Norment (who
sleeps in the store), about III O'Clock:
This gentleman heard noise on the roof
and thought it was the wind, which was
in all probability the footsteps of the re-
treating burglars The robbery was dis
covered Yesterday morning when the cash
drawer was found empty, it having con-
tanning three or four dollars the previous
night. The combination Of the safe had
been tempered with, but to no effect, as
it was found intact The stock was UNI
touched, showing that money was the
article in demand.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27

This Club opened their season last even
ing at Senger Halle with full-dress ger
man, led by Mr.. s. S. Whitlock and Miss
Lovenstein. Twenty-Five couples were
in attendance, and all seemed to enjoy
themselves thoroughly. Among those
who attracted our attention for grace and
beauty we notice especially the following
Young ladies Misses E. Constance Cans,
Ella Kraker, Jennie Lyons, Josie Meyer,
and many others which want Of space
forbids our mentioning.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
Meetlne Of Electoral Board.

The Electoral Board Of the city Of
Richmond met in the clerks Office of the
Hastings court yesterday evening at 5
o'clock Present-Messrs. h. Taylor
Pemberton and W. }. WestwoOd. Col.
J. H. Palmer was unavoidably absent on
account of sickness. The resignation of
f. A. Bowery as judge Of election in the
fourth precinct Of Jefferson Ward being
received, Mr.. Matthew Mussen was APP
pointed to fill the vacancy. After the
transaction Of other regular business the
Board adjourned.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
A Unique Entertainment.

The Members monthly meeting will
be held at the Young Mems Christian
Association parlors tomorrow night,
October 2Sth, at s .oclock
An Outing Club campfire" will be
the attraction. Speeches, songs, tOasts,
and side-splitting stories, sketches by the
staff artist, music, refreshments, &c, &c.
Membership tickets will admit holder
and one gentleman friend. This is GER
tainly an attractive layout, and the
Campfire" will no doubt be largely at
tended.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
The Stock-Yard Tragedy.

CHICAGO, ILL, October 26.-The coro-
ners jury in the stock-yard tragedy has
rendered a verdict that Terrence Begley
came to his death by a shot from a gun
in the hands of Pinkerton special Of
ficer unknown to the jury, aided and en-
couraged by Guy Stevens, Richard +.
LADIES, George J. Bartram, Merritt +.
Shaw, and others unknown.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
CLUvERIUS.
The petltio n That VIII Be Presented
to Governor Lee.

The petition to be presented to the
Governor in behalf of Thomas }. Gu
verius, the convicted murderer of Fannie
Lillian Madison, was prepared yesterday,
and fifteen copies of it printed to be
taken around to secure signatures. Mr..
Willie Cluverius, brother of the con-
demned man, will take one copy OF the
petition, and he will place the others In
the hands of intimate friends who will
be requested TO secure all the signatures
possible in behalf of his condemned
brother 1t is expected that the petition
will be presented about November 10Th.
The following is copy Of the petition
that will be presented to Governor Lee,
which is the same as the printed slip al
ready referred to-
To the Hon. FYtzhugh Lee, Governor Of
Virginia q:
"The undersigned respectfully invoke
the exercise Of your clemency as the Ex-
ecutive of the State of Virginia, and ask
that you will be pleased TO commute the
sentence of death which has been pro-
nounced upon Thomas j. Cluverius by
the Hastings Court Of the city of Rich
mond to imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary
"This request is grounded upon the
following reasons:
a. The evidence against him was alto
gether circumstantial.
90 Since his trial and conviction a law
has been enacted giving to an accused the
right to testify in his own behalf. OF this
right he has been unable to avail himself
"3. One member of the Supreme Court
of Appeals dissented from the other -four
members, and was of opinion that the
evidence in the case failed to establish
that murder had been committed, OF
that the deceased came to her death by
violence.
owe are therefore firmly convinced that
under these circumstances the life of q
citizen should not be taken"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
" NO CARDS"
The Intended Father-in-t.aw to the
Front.

|
Front.
After the adjournment of court yester-
day morning, Justice Richardson issued
a warrant for the arrest of William John
son, charged with stealing IS from Paul
jefferson. Both parties are colored.
Jefferson, who is janitor Of Springfield
public school building, says he was en-
gagged to Johnson's daughter, and was to
have married her on the Goth OF next
month. Johnson came around Saturday
night to make arrangements for the mar
rage and spent the might, as he also did
Sunday and Monday. Johnson arose first
Yesterday morning, and left the house at
an early hour. When Jefferson put on
his clothes he found that his intended
father-in-law had taken all his available
funds The match is off for the present
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
No MOon--No Light.

At Ais yesterday morning our streets
were again wrapped in total dark
ness by the extinguishing of the cleo
trio lights, leaving our streets in total OBJ
security for two hours or more. A better
schedule is needed A suit against the
city for injury from lack of light may be
the means of securing better service in
this department. AT present the service
is far from satisfactory.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
The Senior LyCeum.

This organization of the Young Mems
Christian Association has resumed opera
tons, after three months much-needed
rest. At an extra session held recently
several amendments were made to the
constitution, and the following officers
have been elected for the ensuing term of
three months: p. A. Arthur, president ;
c. r. London, vice-president; ID. X. Wal
thall, secretary and treasurer; E. p. Jones,
censor and critic.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27

Several young gentlemen of pugilistic
inclinations, who seemed to be slightly ex-
hilarated from the effects of the rain,
created quite sensation by attempting
toput their ideas into action on the cor
ner of Eighth and Broad streets last even
ing
Officer Thomas Wrenn interfered, and
by his valiant conduct prevented what
would in all probability have been free
street fight.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
Second Annual College Conference.

The conference Of college students be-
longing to the Young Mems Christian
Association held last year proved such a
decided success that it has been deter
mined to have similar gathering this
year. The University of Virginia will be
the place, and December 50 the time of
meeting. Mr. L. ID. Wishard, college
secretary of the international Committee,
has agreed to be present, and will be able
to give great assistance iii making the
conference a success. State Secretary
II. O. Williams will also be present, and
wishes to meet large delegations from
every Virginia college, that he may be-
come acquainted with the needs of the
work, and arrange a series Of visits.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
For the National Drill.

The Walker-Light Guard, Company b.,
of the First regiment, are drilling regu-
larly. They expect to take part in the
great National drill in Washington next
spring. The highest prize is $4,000, and
"our boys" are confident OF bringing
home the funds. They are taking great
interest in the affair and will soon begin
to drill every night
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
Important Notice to Democratic
SuperintendentS

The Democratic superintendent of the
counties and district committees are
urged to at once supply themselves with
tickets. This is very important. The
election is near at hand, and it is mat
ter of vital necessity that the Demo
cratic voters shall be supplied with tickets.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
The Escape from Sing Sing.

The thrilling play, "The Escape from
Sing Sing" was well received yesterday at
the Mozart Academy 1t is full of fine
situations, and will be repeated at the
matinee to-day and tonight
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27

In the Supreme Court Of Appeals yes
terday, at Stanton, Judge Fauntleroy
refused the petition for a writ Of error in
the case Of the Commonwealth VS. W. X.
smith
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27

Every member of the Old Dominion
Club is requested to meet at headquarters
tonight to attend the grand Union Club
demonstration at Twenty-third and N
streets.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
THE Wall-Street Bandit. :"

The excellent play, "The Wall-Street
Bandit" will be presented at the matinee
at the Theatre to-day and tonight. 1t is
a fine play and is rendered with the full
strength of an excellent company
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27

Ross street, from Governor to Four
teenth, is impossible for vehicles, and
partly on one side for pedestrians, by rea-
son of the sewer and culvert digging.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27

Why was the TINES reporter like the
greater portion of the electric lights on
Main street last night? Answer; Be
cause he was out nearly all night.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-27
Oil Mill Burned.

OscADA, Mich, October 26.-Last night
at about 70 o'clock fire broke out in the
oil room of w. V. & w. c. Penoier's
mill here. The mill property was wholly
DESTROYED. 1t was valued at $4,000 ;
insurance, 100000
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-03-13
Breakers Ahead.

Until quite recently the Washington Posi-
has steadiastly defended Cleveland through
"both good and evil report but it too is
now weakening as the administration organ.
The Post says: T.ere is only one peri
the Democratic Administration has to ap-
prehend. But one danger menaces its well
fare and its reputation. 1t cannot aflrd to
have its acts successfully impeached. 1t
cannot survive the absolute and uuanswera
BILE showing that it is giving comfort aud
recognition to unworthy men.
What they will not give-the one offeuse
for which they will not accept any paliation
is bad faith as between him and them.
They will not indorse him in appointing i'm
proper persons or in retaining such persons
after their uufitness shall have been estab
lished. They will resent his promotion of
bad, incom. etent or unworthy persons. They
will resent disgrace and disrepute brought
upon the Administration by ITSELF They
will hold objectionable the wilful commits
sion of tat treachery. This Administra-
tion cannot survive the shame of being con-
victed through its works.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-03-13
GarIand's Telephone Stock.

The acceptance of gift-stock by any Sena-
tor or Congressman in any speculative cor
poration whose interests may be directly or
indirectly Affected by legislation is not con.
sisteut with high standard of honor aud
official integrity. The decentralization Of the
example it presents must be perfectly plain.
The acceptance of the stock by Mr. Garland
while Senator was wrong and his reten-
tion Of said stock when Attorney General of
the United States when the stock is matter
of litigation is far more culpable.
The brightest spot in the Senatorial career
of the late James A. BIyard was his refusal to
have any part or lot iii any scheme which
might need national legislation while he was
a member of Congress.
Credit Mobller concern with these memora-
BILE words | cannot consent to hold stock
of any kind which l do not pay for, and
Furthermore l will not hold any stock in any
company which perchauce may ask for leg
islation at the hands of Congress of which
| may be member"
Mr.. Roswell T. Flower, in speaking of his
experience in the Forty-seventA Congress
SAID "Before taking my seat 1 sold all the
railroad aud other stocks had on which
thought might be called to legislate. l
held no corporation st ick when was sworn
in which would in any way compromise me
as Congressman. | do not believe that a
legislative officer should hold stock of any
character which may be at any time place
him in the position of an interested party.
When l sold my stock in order to enter Con.
gless unhampered Isaerificed at least $40 900.
Attorney General wants to step down and
out
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-03-13
TWO CENTS.

occ isons, the same with the Irish prmates
A prelate who has life seat in the house of
Lords Is not peer of the realm.
Again when Caaon Farrar visited this
country few months ago the question was
brought up and widely discussed in the press
and settled finally by the visitor himself
upon being queried as to the peculiar stand
ding of the canonry of Westminister it's
exemption from episcopal jurisdiction, and
independence of the London cpiscopate.
Yet General Badeau brings it up again
clearly he saw none of the discussion here,
and considers it new point just discovered
and fitting food for tattle.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-03-13
Henri Greville.
out.

Madame Henri GreVile will lecture at the
Unitarian church this evening. Her subject
is "IIome life in Russia. -
Aside from what this prominent litterateur
may say, the people of Wilmington will have
an opportunity of seeing a most remarkable
French writer They will see one whose
IDEAS associations, life and literary style are
unique, Sac is of type entirely distinct
and contIasted with evel ythiug with which
Americans ared omesticated. Though French
in predictions, in birth and sympathy
she is impressed by the accident of many
years stay in st, Petersburg. To listen to
Photographic pictuIings, such as arc possible
from Madame Grevlle, of life in the north
ern capital, will undoubtedly be delightful
from their novelty ald also the assurance of
the authenticity and credb:lity of her words
No such literary treat could be offered TO
any audience in this country.
Luigi Monti, already known TO Whining
ton audiences will Lecture Tuesday mkt, 1f
lust, at the Unitarian church, taking fol his
subject the life Of Ga,ibaldi. Sig. Monti, it il
understood was personally acquainted will
the subject of his lecture, and being also on,
of the irrepressible "Uuited Italy" patriots
may be relied upon 70 give some live an,
interesting facts,
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-03-13

tans directly to the interests Of labor. We
believe that the lands Of tbs country belong
to Americans and not To aliens. Let man
come here with the inteuton of staying and
plaklng his home here end we have no objec-
tion to his occupying tile sol, but for noble
man who lives across The water to own from
1000 to $4,000 acres of soil here while living
in another country is another matter and we
seriously and strenuously object to it, We
don't believe in allowing any aliens to draw
arc now between 90, OOp 900 and 81, ,OOO, 900
acres of land in America held by alien land
lords. l am a thorough American and object
to it. These people owning American lands
must be made to give them up. Somebody
will say, That is communism, But say If
they have acquired thelands by purchase we
are able to purchase them back again, and
that is not communism. We don't believe
in wronging them. We win pay them for
their land
"Again, we have American landlords who
own as high as fifty or one hundred thousand
acres OF land. 1 believe that no man should
own so many acres, because the proprietor
owns these lands only for speculative pur-
poses and expects to realize on them accor.
ding to the needs and necessities of the peo-
pie who wish to buy, and if many people
want land, as they win undoubtedly do, the
more who apply for it the higher will be the
the price which the owner will ask. We
hold that since exorbitant prices are asked
for the lands the owners should be taxed to
their full value.