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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03
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HAVE THIS 2D DAY OF Sep
1 TEMBER. 1856. appointed j. -. TEN
NANT my lawful agent 10 carry on ths
GKOCERY and LIQUOR BUSINESS 10 ais
OF stend No. 1900 west Gay street, 10 O1y
- 2.2w W. e. GREGOkY.
NOTICE HAVING QUALIFIED
' sadmlnlsratrix ~ the estate 0f WILL
LIAM A. AATTuN deceased all petsOas
ho'dlpg claims sgainst said estate are re-
0uested 90 pTesent the same Tor seitlemeut,
and all persons Indebted 10 the salh - Az
viii come forw ard and pay such debts as
soon a. possible.
BETHEL. MATrOX. Administratrlx.
No $40 north Twenty. fourth street.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03

,rowds Attending the Receivers sale
Of fine Shoes at ll9 east Broad street
buying bargains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03

Uot Weather IL Upon u. Reduce
he drudgery OF washing clothes Use Pyle
peafline.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03
Baseball yesterday.

[By telegraph tOthe Dlspatch'I
Pittsburgh: Pittsburghs, 6; Louis
villes, ,.
Philadelphia: Athletics, ,; Metro
politsDS, IL.
Baltimore: Baltimores, >; Brook
lyns, 3.
Chicago; Chicagos, 8: Washing
tons, 4.
Detroit: Detroits, s; New Yorks,
,.
St. Louis Maroons, 5; Bostons, 3.
Kansas City: Kansas Citys, l.; {;
Philadelphia 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03
INVITED TO SPEAK.

Mr.. Wise's nomination was made
unanimous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03

Correct-Attest:
W. QTARLES.
+ H. MONTAGUE,
r.. g. TOMPklSS.
80 alt Committee Il Examination.
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LIABILITIES

subscribed ard sworn 10 before me tiis
I'd day Of september 1856 ,.,,..
WILLIAM I. ALLEN
Notary Pablic,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03

The motion was made and voted
down by an overwhelming majority
that Colonel Purcel's amendment be
laid on the table. The amendment was
voted upon and lost.
Mr.. Frank P. Burke: ] now move
that the original motion for recess
for conference be laid on the table.
We are ready to proceed with busi-
meas, and l am opposed to any recess
being taken. Lost.
Mr.. Ellet.'s motion was carried by
On almost unanimous vote, and ss l;45
recess Of one hour was taken.
THEY gEAssEMBLE.
s The Convention reassenbled al 2;45
O'Clock. Mr.. Samuel Wilkinson, SER
gesnt-starms Of the City Democratic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03
HON. GEORGE D. WISE
yur CONVENTION NoxIHATEs HIM
ON THE rIRsT BALLOT.
The Proceedings Entirely Harmonious
Resolutions, Speeches, and
Incidents, Sc, &c.

The Democratic Convention OF the
Third congressional district Of Vir.
e,p,a. composed Of the counties OF
Gooehlsnd, Chesterfield, Henrico, New
K.nt, King William, Hanover, and the
cities Of Richmond and Manchester
met at the Ballard House yesterday.
The delegates. who had been standing
around the doors in groups for some
time, commenced TO assemble in the
hail before l2 o'clock, and TO take
seats assigned them as designated oy
plscards on the wall.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
A LOVERS TEST.
The Story Connected with Row Of Pop
lar Trees in Canada.
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The Story Connected with q Row Of Pop
lar Trees in Canada.
buffalo Courier.1
ssDo you see that row of poplars on the
Canadian Shore standing apparently at
equal distances aparts" asked grave
faced man of group Of passengers on the
Fort Erie ferryboat yesterday.
The group nodded assent.
sWell, there's quite a story connected
with those trees" he continued. "Some
years ago there lived on the bluff in Buff
falo, overlooking the river, a very wealthy
banker, whose only daughter was beloved
by young surveyor. The old man was
inclined to question the professional skill
of young rod-and-level, and to put him to
test directed him to set out on the Domin-
ion shores, row of trees no two of which
should be any farther apart than any 9TH
or two. The trial proved the lovers in
efficiency and forthwith he was forbidden
the house, and in despair he drowned HIM
self in the river. Perhaps some Of you
gentlemen with keen eyes can tell which
two trees are the farthest apart" e
The group took a critical view Of tho
situation and each member selected diff
ferent pair Of trees. Finally, after some
discussion, an appeal was taken to the sol
epnn-faced stranger to solve the problem.
s.The first and the last, = said he, calmly
resuming his cigar and walking away with
the air Of asage.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
AN EDITORS GOODNESS.
Surprised at an Attempt to Rob Him, But
by No Means Startled.
ESan francisco Post.J

[San francisco Post1
Mr. McRoberts now editor of the Leeds
Nng.) Mercury, was at one time reporter
in this city. He was the most arguments
tive and, at the same time, the calmest
man that ever struck the town. He would
stop work at fire to argue. Mr.. McRoberts
was on his way home early one morning
when an American citizen suddenly popped
up with pistol, leveled at his head and
said:
'Throw up yer handsp'
ssWhya" asked Mr.. McRoberta undis
turbed.
''rhrow them up"
"But, what fors''
'.Put up yer hands,' insisted the fcotpad,
shaking the pistol. evil you do what
tell you?"
"That depends" said Mr.. McRoberts.
eff ye can show me any reason why
should pit up ma hands, no say bat what
Iweell; but yer mere requaist wad be no
justification fur me to do sac absurd q
thing. Moo, why should you, complete
stranger, ask me at this 'oor o. the morn
in, ON public street, tao put up ma
hands7''
don't quit gabbin' and obey orders, I'll
bloK the top Of your head OIL"
'sWhaat! Faith, man, ye must be cot o.
yer heed. Come moo, puir* buddy" said
Mr.. McRoberts, soothingly, coony catch
ing the pistol and wrestling it with quick
twist out Of the mans hand, "come, moo.
an I'LL showye where they Il take care O. ye.
Hech! Dinna ye try tae fecht, or ecod rl2
shoot ye: BY the way, ye might as wee1
put up yer ain hands, an jist walk aheed
O. me. That's it. Trudge away, noo."
And 80 Mr.. McRoberts marched his naen
to the city prison and handed him over to
Captain Douglass
"It wuddna be bad idea tae pit him in
q strait-jacket," he said serenely to the
officer. "There's little doot but the bud
dy's daft.'
And he resumed his interrupted home
ward walk.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
a RELIABLE 81 ]. E BRUTE
How 8 Bloodhound Stood the Test of q
Severe Trial.
Houston tTex.) Letter.l

I'd y
Houston tTex.) Letter.l
The constable here, James Perkins, has a
bloodhound as All assistant which he in
tends to keep It was sent to him from
Marshall on the understanding that if he
did not maintain his reputation as the best
man-hunter in Texas he would be taken
back. To test the brutes capacity ths
constable and several friends went out to
the fairgrounds, taking the Marshall dog
and several others along. The others had
been tried on many occasions and found
wanting, but it was thought best to give
them chase along with the new dog.
The hounds were shut mp in building
until all the arrangements for the trial
were perfected.
As soon as the party arrived at the
ward Bray's bayou In this way he made
about two miles, travelling in roundabout
ways, sometimes crossing his own path.
and all the time improving every opportu-
nifty that presented itself to cover his
tracks. A pony had been hitched near the
bayou, and when he came to the animal he
mounted it and rode rapidly toward the
timber, taking as difficult paths as possible.
AS soon as the hounds were turned out and
got the scent, the Marshall dog was of like
rihe-b ball, the others following, but ap~
parently with no very keen intelligence.
What they lacked in knowledge, however,
they made up for with their baying, which
was something frightful The Marshall
dog kept in the lead, and wherever Ravel
had crossed his tracks or zigzagged the
brute followed his trail with precision
and speed that were wonderful At the
point where the fugitive had mounted the
horse the new dog paused for moment
and stood like a statue, whilo the others
circled around him as if unable to decide
what to do next. Then the Marshall dog,
with nose on the ground and trembling
like a leaf: made circuit OF the place.
and, turning in his tracks, went around
the ring once more, until with snort
of recognition he was off, baying even
louder than the hounds that followed him.
after this the pursners could not keep up
with the pack. Some time later Ravel,
who was riding like mad heard the dogs
coming nearer and nearer, and recognizing
his danger from them he hurriedly dis
mounted ran few yards and climbed O.
tree. He was not minute too soon, for
the dogs the hound from Marshall in tho
lead, were on his heels, and having located
him they began jumping in the air and
manifesting in other ways an overpover-
ing desire to get hold of him. The pony in
the meantime almost had ft and it's
owner says ithas not ceased trembling yet.
When the pursuing party came up they
found Ravel in the tree, ana the dogs keep
ing up their Internal racket below The
constable told the fugitive to come down,
and stood ready to defend him from the
dogs should occasion arise. AS to the old
hounds, this precaution was not necessary,
but the Marshall dog, in spite of it, seized
'Ravel and would have injured him it his
trainers had not driven him off.
The test was deemed highly satisfactory
by all who witnessed it, and the constable
will keep the dog.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
a Bad Boys Cruel Device.
IBoston Globe.l

Tho bad little boy Of Rome, n. T., has
invented machine for soaring tiHaid per-
sons that he says tknocks the window
tick tack silly" When night has come
and every thing Is shrouded in gloom, he
quietly inserts the hook of common shoe
2buttoner under q clapboard Of q neigh
boris house, ties 9 strong cord to the
handle Of the buttoner, and then, drawing
The string tight, rnbs It with piece of
rosin. The horrible rumbling and shaking
and grooming that follow scare the inmates
5of he house and: delight the bad boy.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
LION AND MAN.
Story Of Famous Wild-Beast Tanners
Fight with One OF HIS Pupils.
rDo,r roh3os~r>o,s,

Story Of Famous Wild-Beast Tamer's
Fight with One OF His Pupils.
[Paris Cablegrann.]
Bidell is, without doubt, far more sue.
.cessful wild-beast tanner than Van AM
'burgh or any Of tho famous tanners of by
,gone times, and is an object Of general
sympathy on account of his fearful adj
venture the other night with his old lion
Sultan. When this beast was brought to
Paris, fourteen years ago, the first thing
he did was to kin man. Bideh has never
for moment been ignorant of the beasts
temper. Two years ago Imet the famous
tanner at Trouvi1le and had many oppor-
tunities Of conversing with him: BE is q
short man, considerably below medium
height and Of Herculean build. / should
say he is the very strongest man over
saw. He is dark In features, with black
curly hair, rather of the Spanish than the
French type. He makes no pretense to
rude his animals by kindness. He
relies on sheer fear, inspired by his
presence, to reduce them to submis-
sion. His eyes are the most distin-
gushing feature about him. It Is upon
the effect of these, he told mo, that ne
chiefly depends. His look when excited
can hardly be described without the use OF
apparently absurd adjectives, SO startling
is it. he is man absolutely without the
sense Of fear Of wild animals Armed with
a sharp prong. only, he viii walk straight
into cage of full ll-grown leopards tigers
or lions, fresh in captivity, chasing them
all round for hvo minutes A few days
afterwards he will pass his head through
their smoking jaws Sultan was the most
difficult beast he ever met Frequently the
animal would make savage rush at him
II their eyes separated for an instant only,
and would be stopped by the tamer's inn
perious coolness and left tearing tho air
with his furious paws few inches from
tho masters nose. The other night, when
Biden turned his back for q moment, the
lion sprang upon him, rolled him over and
began tearing him with his claws, when,:
putting forth all his strength, Bidell man
aged to hun him OF and to escape by thei
door, wounded, however, in no fewer than
seventeen places. Bleeding as he was, he
desired to continue the performances but
was not allowed to do so.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
stolid Mr.. Smokes Affirmative.
Buffalo Express.l

A farmer residing in Erie County, this
State, sold pair of steers to an Indian
named John Smoke, living on the Indian
reservation near Buffalo, who was to pay
for them if they suited. After waiting
what he thought was time enough, he went
to Smoke and said: 'Now, John, it's time
those steers were paid for; you must ei-
ther pay me now, return them or take an
internal licking" The Indian, with char
acteristic sto1idity Of countenance, re-
piled, after thinking moment: eyes, I
guess that's the best way to settle it n
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18

The new church of st. Rose Of Lima,
at Rockaway Beach, he Rev. Anthony
Farley. rector, was dedicated Sunday
August %. The Rt. Rev. Rishop
1Loughlin officiated. and the sermon
was preached by the Rev. Walter III
&Fliott. of the Paulists.
FOR the past 20 years, the German
Catholics of Jamaica, L. l., have been
irving to form congregation. They
have M v nearly completed ST. Mary S
Church, on Flushing road, which will
/. soon be dedicated by the Rt. Rev.
Bishop Lougnlin.
Owing to the oyercrowded condition
u IF the present school attached to Our
Lady Of Lourdes' Church, Cleveland,
4 q. the rector, the Rev. s. Furdek, IS
! tst,], taking steps to build a second school
house, and to enlarge the residence OF
the Sisters Of Notre Dame, who have '
i i charge Of the school.
scho ol-house is soon to be erected
inst Paul's parish, Brooklyn, N. -,
d },lIi which viii acco odate 900 children
d IND cost about s5O, 900. The basement
Sai,f the church has heretofore served sfoI
81 the rapldly increasing
SsilI,rn sc pupils make il imperative to
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
Elttls Ha1eleye's Prefsrenes.
Home Journall.

A little girl who was much petttted said :: !:
rsIlikes sitting on q gent tleman's knee Sbst-
ter than, On ladies' don't you. 1nammat'''s
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09
We Told You So.

We happened to be in c,owc.. OF
eight or ten colored II publicaus a
few days since and the question oil
voting for Jackson or. Wheeler came
up. Several of tho present said
that while they We .,e Republicans in
principle. yet for good reasons tht J
had occasionally oted for Democrats
but the manner in which colore d
voters were trea led in the Democrat
ic Mass Meeting held in Huntsville
on the 9Th day Of May, had deter
mined them to work and vote for
jackson,
For years efforts have bee. made
and to indnc colored men to vote
the Democu ito ticket, yet the 9th OF
May. III tha house of their pretended
frien.da, these colored voters ,oere
shOMn the door and commanded 10
,oalE oatt; and we're not allowed to
vote.
Who believes for moment aud
under such circumstances, that a
c0lorel voter can be found who vii!
vote for Wheeler. "No such sugar
in ours. if you please"
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09

If Bankhead held opinions Of the
tariff that are unacceptable to the
vote ofthat district they::oughtto votes
against him. If the voters believe
in protection and Mr.. Bankhead does
not he is not the sort a represent
ative they want. There is no better
test question to put to any candidate
than so find how he stands upon the
question of taxation and we hope our
Birmingham friends will push their
protective idea boldly and squarely
to the front and beat Bankhead if he
is not in accord with them.
Ifprotection ideas are sound they
are worth fgting for-Selma Times.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct, :, 1886

ATLANTA, GA, Oct, :, 1886.
| Mr.. Editor -
It seemed to US eleven months age
that the great monster or evil o.
wbiskev had its wings broken and
had with great wound departed
this county forever, but yesterday
to the great surprise of the State OF
Georgia the voice of the people sent
to the Legislature by majority vote
of Eve hundred solid Anti Plohibi
ton ticket. But still there is shope
for our Gate City, aslthe city election
is soon to come off and the, Knights
of Labor is strong temperance body
and they have promised to give us
their solid vote AMI the writer him.
self expects to take no small part in
the matter. But at the same time
believe tie issue before us interests
our mor.l and social societies and
that every pulpit should blaze out
against that great monster evil as
did the -oice Of God from mount
Sinai. Yours.
w. F SMITH.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09
Sixtx Congressional District
Long VS.. Bankhead.
BIRMINGHAM, Oct. 6, 1886.

BIRMINGHAM, Oct. 6, 1886.
The Congressional campaign of
the sixth district formally opened up
at Double Springs Winston county
Oct. 4, in joint discussion between
Long and Bankhead. Mr.. Long
propounded several pointed questions
to Mr.. Bankhead on the tariff and
other issues MANY Of which he lodged
struggled and wiggled under making
evasive replies and attempting to
avoid the tariff issue.
However, Mr.. Long downed him
on his seventh question asking, if he,
Bankhea, d believed protective tar
iff constitutional. To which he an
swered no. Being sworn to supper
the constitution he would necessari-
" have one or two things to do it
elected, vote for tariff for revenue
only, or be guilty of political per-
jury, this question and answer settled
the race decidedly in favor of Mr..
Long, who it is conceded on all
hands will carry every county in the
district. Mr.. Bankhead lacks the
political confidence of his party, his
effort to suit every element on the
tariff question has begotten great
suspicion; also the L'apsley report
and proceedings Of the Legislature
on his official accounts at the penten-
tlary as warden is especially distaste-
full for the protective Democrats.
No earthly enthusiasm prevails in
the ranks Of the Democratic party in
his behalf, and it is generally whis-
pered ound that he should be held
down. If this is not done the best
element of the Democratic party
throughout the district will vote for
Long who is man Of the highest
order of moral, social and political
integrity.-New South.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09
THE AGONY OYER.
The N. & N. A. r. R. No
Longer a Question Of
Uncertainty.
Work Will be Begun Soon, and
in the Next Spring Hunts
vile and Nashville Will
Shake Hands Over
Their New Railroad,
The 1. 4 N. Endorse Any Action the
N. d Q. May Take.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 9Th, 1886.
Special to Daily MERCURY.
The Board of Directors Of the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad representing
their interest in the Nashville, Chatta-
nooga & st. Louis railway company pass
ed resolution to day without dissent
ing vote, ratifying any action the Direc-
tors of the N. G. & st. Louis, Railway
might take with reference to the build
ing of the Flora road. President John
W Thomas will call at once meeting of
the Directors of the N. G. & st. Louis
Railway Company to make final arrange
ments in reference to the matter. The
balance OF the Huntsville subscription
and right OF way should be secured with
out delay. OscARR. HUNDLEY.
1t will be remembered that at the
meeting Of the stockholders of the N. &
G. in Nashville on the l4th of September,
the building of the Flora road to Hunts
vile was unanimously agreed upon and
directed, but in as much as the L. & N.
stockholders held controlling intert st
in the stock of the N. & G. the sanction
of the l.. 4 N. had to be obtained before
the N. & G. would be authorized to pro-
ceed with the work. That being done,
the work OF building the Flora road will
be begun so soon as all arrangements
can be made, which need not take but a
few days.
There is small balance behind on the
Huntsville subscription, and the right Of
way through the land of two O, three
parties, which We hope and trust will be
secured without delay. So soon as this
is done and President Thomas can gather
his forces, the work will be begun. AT
| least five hundred hands will be put to
work at once on both ends of the line
and the work will be rapidly pushed tc
an early completion.
Our friends can now appreciate what
we have told them for many months, and
which they have doubted, that this road
would be certainly built. The securing
of this road, is but the beginning of the
work for Huntsville and Madison coun-
ty. And with renewed vigor, the MEk.
curry will press the line Of work it oper
ed up and started out upon in the begin
ming of its career, to do all in its power
to make Huntsville and Madison county
what they should be, the most charming
and prosperous city in the South, anc
banner county in America. This can al
be done, and will be done.
| The good people of this city and coun
ty are with us in tn the grand work ant
it will succeed.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09
Cheerful,

We have good news from all parts
Of the District. While the canvass is
quiet. yet the opposition to The Dem
oclatic party, is ON watch, and will
be well organic ID in due season
Let our friends be of good cheer
All is working veil.
Clear heads and bold hearts are ,ir
this race for Jackson. We propose
to cancel all past due debts agains,
"Little joe" The name of WIN. M
Lowe is silently passing from lip t.
lip Of very Republican. Green back.
or and Independent in this Dis
trict.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09
Closing Exercises of Center Hill
School.

A'pleasant ride o. .elghteen miles land
ed us safely at neat school room al
Center Hill Friday Oct. LIST. The
occasion was the closing exercises Of
the summer session.
Although too late for the exam
ination we found the accomplished
teacher Miss NJ L Clay, the pupils
and host of parents on hand and,
most lukiIy, (for where is the man OF
woman Who can live without din
ing") Just preparing for dinner
After sharing the snbstantials and
delicacies of numerous nice bas-
kets aud enj,ying the aftern
with our many new acquaintance
all repaired to the school room TO
Stiffness the exhibition. The exer-
cises commenced with singing and
prayer nd thought the programme
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09
No Doubt of it.

Tn-re is no doubt of it that the
vote III the November election will
be counted as cast. The election will
be fir and free.
Let every r publican, Independent
or Greenbacker get his ne;ghbors
out to the polls. Madison county
should pile mp majority oi 1900 for
Jackson.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-10-09
MONTGOMERY.
HOciety Chit.-Chit.
Brilliant Marriage.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, Sept 25.
Vacation days are coming to an
end.
Cotton ia coming in briskly and
business is improving.
the health Of our town is good
and the Doctors are comphning O
dull trade.
Mr. S. A Stone, of Selma, is in The
city h guest of Mrs J G Duke.
MIR JOS Bibb, is at home after ar
absence of several years at school
in North Calorina.
Mess 8 Prey Beckwith and Will
Tate speak Of leaving the city te
go to Europe. Madam Rumor says
that they will take with them two OF
our lovliest bellies.
The Old Ship church is underg ing
some needed repairs. that when fin
ished will add greatly to its appear
snce.
Mr. H A Loveless is building al
other fine cottage ON the Carter Hill
road. having grown tired Of living in
the city,
Miss Venus Hardaway has returns
ed from a very pleasant trip to La
Grange where she was the guest OF
Miss Ponder.
Hon Phillips Joseph is still in the
city working up an interest in the
proposed "World's Exposition" for
he c..lored people in 1887.
We bad . brilliant weddin en- the
morning Of the 22ad at the A. M. E.
,hurch. The high contracting par.
ties were Miss NJ M Howard and MI
r A Hightower. Long before the
hour $50 M. the church was
DIVIDED 10 It's utmost capacity. The
building was gayly decorated with
floral designs The arrival of the
bridal party was grand. Following
the parents of the bride. Mr. and Mrs
Howard, cone the sister and brother
then Mr.. b N Hall acting as the
groems best man, accompanying
the groom. The charming bride en-
tered leaning on the arm of our well
known citizen j w Safold II 9
Rev R D Brooks performed the ,ol::
emn ceremony. The happy couple
left Immediately on q bridal trip to
Columbus. Ga where they will spend
their honeymoon
INITIAL.