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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
The maKtokin.Bay Disaster.
fSnacIal rolrEran Io Nc pispaich.l


ONANcocK, VA, Uid TAsLEY, May s.
The boat reported lost in Msntokin bay,
with two men, last Saturday, proves to
have been the oyster-sloop Belle, OF
Chincoteague. The two men drowned
were Rudolph Young and Benjamin Full,
from Greenbac&ville. a large feet OF
boats came down from Chincoteague
yesterday and searched all dA! for the
bodies, which at last reports had not
been recovered.
There was another heavy frost in this
region last night, and ice formed in ex-
posed places Ii is feared that consitern-
bic damage has been done to strawber-
ries, .pesches, and garden-vegetables.
The weather is still cold, and another
frost is feared.
The Republicans OF the Eastern Shore
have endorsed Or. John !. Wise, Of Ac-
comsclG, as delegate TO the Chicago Con-
veniion. DR.. Wise is a cousin and close
friend OF Hon. John s. Wise. ana is the
most prominent and influential Republi-
can in this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
TrIEILLINoiS REpUBLICANs
Judge Grcaham strongly Endorsed
for the Presidency.
~ loIograph y ths DIspatchl

SrEIEGFELp. TIT, May at was after 1 o'clock
this morniag when To Republican state Con-
yeption adjourned. George Hunt, OF Edgar. was
nominated for Attorney Nominations
Wers concluded - j.. 80. hLd the Commit Gee on
Platform reported the platform already sori,
with tho following additions:
"Ihe needed change 81 Administration con be
accomplished ~ the selection OF chnil iatb
whose coIince. character, aud re'cth CONF
mands universal confidence and sill concentrate
the united an1 enthusiastic SUPP ort OF the whole
Eepuble al party. We must have an srsre-'ivc,
nOi a defensive campaign. FOR lender "a sucn
e. campaign We tam with one accord 10 Walter
q. Gresham. Ia The opinion OF this convention
q H. the best AMI most available candidate 20
head Tie kepuhii'a an party Co victory IN the
coming presidential election. ny his brave nhl
patriotic services I'm the war for tha pre-. erVauon
81 the Union and the abolition OF slavery Walter
q. Gresham has Won a warm Lace ia tho hehtfs
a. the volunteer soldiers aud The emancliated
Isoe. By DIS important laiol5 iu iFo great
Cabinet positions Pc has DOM nstrat"d high qunl-
lite, as stG .esman. BY mis- uusWerYinR rectiiude
on tho bench in holding tho scalos oi Justice
ca even p0ise. iircsp cCtiNe OF the strcngth on
weakness. Tho wealth on poyo.iy 81 tao sdltorS,
H. has gained the confidence ot the people. VINO
recognize TO him fast and fearless Judge. aud
li- whole life. from lt- humble beginning %
"a. pres, nt high position is cir -ut]uasr Tor tho
great Sta.es Of Indiana. Illinois, aud 'ii52odrL
tie people have ,"eu IN him mats on character
~ resembling those ~ TIE immortal Lincoln. No
feel confident thar hi. LnGin5tOn Tor President
hy tho National Convention viii restore tle Al
Wiui-trHIlu to the Keeping ~ The republican
party aud give thr nation "a PRECEDENT worthy ot
tis origin aii tory, iis tr1dii IIs ana rsplri.
aou-. We ihrreilr~ request TIE Delegates rom
this State % DE NGlorri Convention 10 Use all
honorable means % secure nis nomination
"The Ecpuhlcaupary s. in favor OF 'he main
teuanca of such tlrir So will guarantee Sire pro-
lection Of the American iabOrrr ami ne Amcri-
eau manufacturer ayail 10 tho Iauper labor "
the old void. tbeueNe' in the Development OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS.
Several Conventiens-somf
Deiegat &c.
special telegram to the rispstch.'

special telegram to the rispatch.l
CHARLESTON, w. Va, MAY 3.-The
Union Labor, State, Congressional, and
Judicial Conventions assembled in this
city to-day, about $50 delegates being
present, The State Convention was
called to order by s. II. Piersol. Writ
II. Neal was elected chairman, and J. G.
Thomas and J. Il. Jackson elected sec
retaiies The usual committees were
appointed, and the platform adopted in
Cincinnati February 2, 1887, was en-
dorsed.
Other resolutions in regard to the
mining laws, labor Of children, &c, were
adopted, and the following ticket was
nominated For Governor, s. IL Pier
sol, of Wood county; Auditor, j. II.
Burt, OF Ohio county State Superin-
tendent of Schools, o. d. Hill, of Kama
whs; Treasurer, S. p. Hanover, Of
Greenbrier; Acknowledgement, d. ID. L.
Farnsworth. of Upshur.
j. W. Goshorn and John 7. jan
ney were nominated for presidential
electors at large.
Delegates at large TO the National
Union Labor Convention were appoint
ed as follows First district, j. W. Nc
Mechen, of Hancock Second, Spencer
W. Stern, OF Marion; Third, J. w.
Goshorn, of Kanawha Fourth, Writ L.
Neal, Of Wood.
". II. Saxton and r. +. S. Curr were
appointed delegates to the National Con-
vention in Cincinnati from the Third
congressional district, which was the
only business done Ivy either the con
gressional or Judicial conventions, nomi-
nations being postponed to a future
time.
General G.. II. Weaver. Of Iowa,
former Greenback candidate for Presi-
dent, addressed the people in the after
noon, speaking for about an hour and
q half, and scoring both the Democratic
and Republican parties.
The First. Second. and Fourth CON
gressional districts held their conventions
later in the day aud appointed delegates
TO the Cincinnati Convention as follows :
First District Delegates, }. J.. Mahan
and John Emmans; Alternates, Jerry
Sluim and James Chaplain. Second
District-Delegaics, Spencer W. Stern
end j. I. Janney; Alternatcs, Norman
Mcdonald aud Jacob Gibson. Fourth
District-Deleeatcs, \. r.. Earbee, G..
w. Hayes, !. *. Thompson, and George
Foster Alierlatos, S. II. fiorsol, j. i.
Jackson, II. \. Mccoy, and Peter Wade
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
Cnolce OF the rndiaaA Republicans.


ISDIANAP0IIs. Msy 3.-1he Republican state
Convention met hero 10 d2r-kichafd ~. IhOm y
son prs-iding. Tho c-legate5 al large 10 the
National Convention are Albert g.. Porter, x. w..
Thompson. James ". Huston. and elem Stude-
baker Tue following resolution was adopted ;
The Republicans OF lndiaca, assembled IN
state Convention. present % the favorable COZ
sideraii0n 81 the Republicans Ok the Unite
states and u the National yenticn, 10 De held
in the city OF chicago on the i8tn " June, ne
name OF General beaismin Harrison as their
choice for candidate Tor Presid no oi tL9 Unite
States. A Republican without equivocaLou.
always In the forefront OF every contest. de-
voted " The principles Of the Vety with
which he has been Identified since
its organization, prominent aud Jealous
IN all its campaigns. wlso aud trusted
10 it's councils. serving with honorable distinction
In The military and civil service Cf the Govern
ment: hi great abilities. long and distinguished
puzzle HE, and tho force OK his high character
aud unhleaished reputation combine % MAKE
him one Of The besi-eQuipDed ami most available
men that could be- chosen 10 lead toe party m The
coming contest. therefore m delegates a. large
q g day elected are instructed % vote sud WOrE
earnestly aad persistontly together Bilh tho dls-
trict delegates already chos e. 10 secure his
nomination, exlausting every honorable means
% accomplish that resslt
A rp-0i ltlOn vas also adopted thanking ingalls,
for his speech in Congress and dsnOuncinS Foor-
hes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04

aICHmOAD TOBACCO MARxET.


Offerings at auction we're only 10 hogsheads, Of
which SIX we're sold up 10 49, Several dark
planters crops were readily sold, but, as before
said, therei Is nothing attractive In quality-bencs
no high prices. small line o. llghtpre-sed
nllor aud a few wrappers we're all tho sales Ne
hear a. to-day in hrights.
The past few days show a good demand for
sun cured with light offerings and sales u 30 70
A. packages 20 home manufacturers.
Western papers and letters say that only a
small part Of tho Burnley seed sont out by tho
Louisville trade and other parties Is coming up,
and planters, IA many cases, believe that the
seed we're boiled 20 kill them 10 secure short
crop. This Is not likely as high prices were paid
for seed. and the thousands Of dollars spent for
them would hardly have been purpOsely wasted.
TobaccO-mon are hardly base enough 20 lend
themselves 70 such rsscally uses.
Fine dark leaf In HopklnsVille. ky., sold up 70
f6& al7lfc. last week. Dark tobacco. altogether
Is gettiugto be more speculative out West Old
dark ahipping is very dull here.
One OF our largest receivers and sellers says In
two weeks they viii not know where they Will &c,
further conslgnments from the country to sell.
The present cool weather is very encouraging
10 the fiY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04


General John ID. Imboden is in the
CITY.
The Water Committee will meet this
evening at o'clock.
The male chorus Of the Young Mems
Christian Association will meet tonight
for organization.
What has become OF the ordinance for
the reduction of water-rents which was
before the Council?
Mr.. Irwin Weisiger has been called to
New York bv the illness Of his wife, who
was on a visit to that city.
Dr. Iaffeny has returned from Dan
vile, where he attended the golden we'd
ding of Rev. DR.. Edwards.
The City Circuit Court was engaged
Yesterday IN the trial of coupon cases,
about forty of which were disposed Of.
Governor Lee yesterday appointed
James +. Bullitt, of Philadelphia.
commissioner OF deeds III Pennsylvania
for Virginia.
Ats o'clock this afternoon the remains
of fifteen Confederate soldiers brought
up from Cold Harbor will be relDterred
in the soldiers section at Hollywood.
Rev. Dr. Hoge will oiliciate.
Nessrs. Maury a Maury have insd-
tuted suit in the City Circuit Court
against the Western Union Telegraph
Company for $500. No declaration has
been filed.
The entertainment at Corcoran Hall
last night by the Boys Missionary So
cietv aud the choir of the Leigh-Street
Baptist church was largely attended, and
will he repeated tonight.
Yesterday morning horse hitcbed to
one of 5. q. Let's delivery wagons took
fright and ran away. The wagon was
considerably broken mp, but further than
this no damage was done.
Madison Ward Democratic Club will
have an important meeting to night at
their usual place-in the room OF the
Chancery Court in the City Hall. a large
attendance is earnestly desired.
Captain J. II. O'Bannon, superinton-
dent of CLAY Ward, has rented the hall
of the Westham House, corner Of Laurel
anu NNlN. llI llit AfNAAitiAbt4A At4NNAAifS W
be held next Tuesday night to elect dele
gates to the Norfolk Convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fisken, for many
wears residents of Richmond, left here
on Tuesday last ria the Old Dominion
Line for New York, from whence they
were to sail yesterday f~r Belfast Ire
land. Several Richmonders were there
TO bid them bon roVG9c. For years Mr..
Fisken was the leading linen importer of
this city.
George 4. Custer Post, No. II, G. A.
r., Commander Robert L. Hobson, will
parade on the 30th to decorate the graves
in the National cemetery. east Of the
city. The First battalion aud State
Guard, Virginia State Militia, will act as
escort for the post, which will be fol-
lowed by the Women's Relief Corps, No.
2, and civic societies. This post always
parades on Internationally. THIS parade
is expected to be the largest ever hadin
Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
sew Jersey democratic Convention.
II, f.Inrrarh ~ tho Id lna--hI

TrzSros, n. o.. May a-Ihe state Democratic
Convention assembled here t0-day-Clarlcs b..
Windeld. chairman. Governor orscD, eE-GOy-
eruor Abbott, Sfatc-Seu8tar PhiliD l.. Baker,
and Moses Bigeluw wore ch sen delegates at
large 90 The ~. lOuis Convention. livery refer
euce % President Cleveland 10 tho speeches was
warmly arplaudcd.
mo Uniform declares that tho Democratic
party OF New Jersey readops as TO- rule II
political faith auC practice tho r's1lUtous OF the
last democratic National Convention. prOmul-
gated ly repre- entnl ives from every section u
Tie country and Affirmed 10y the people o. the
United states ia tie election OF tho Democratic
caudi ates 40 embed ytns al the doctrines aui
principles necessary for the nroper conduct ~
national aflai & demanded b. 'le oXigencies
Of mo present time. 10 urges upon tie
representatives ol n' nom0 ratr party in
Congress the csgly iuhiment Of tle pledges
and promi ses cd those resolutions According 20
their le.tsr and spirit and more especially tlOse
which demand reduction OF the revenue OF the
Government and n revision 81 TIE tarfi. with due
regard 10 the Interests 81 the agricultural aud
manufacturing Industries and Of The LABOR and
csDifal 20 DO affected thereby. IL congratUletes
pArty aud country INA. President Cleve-
innd has proved tho faisily 81 Republican
predictions Oi disas.er 20 follow ne change for
democratic rule. but has On the contrary given
us pare, honest, and economical Adnlinistra-
ton. anu irou 10 has removed ali suspicion Of
corruption and lohuory; has meinta urd tho
peace aud dignity 81 Tue nation; has ~ aln.inis-
tered toe 1uaucc- es tO uphold the public credit
end retain tho confidence % the financial world;
has provided fo- 40 iehablliaiiuu ~ ne navy
has reduced the expenses Of the Government;
nas restored million OF acres 10 the public
domain. ard has lmpertany entOrcoI the laws
throughout the length and breadth Of the land ;
snd That under bis wise Administers lion all Sec
tilnGl feebng. all prejudice has Deer ooiteratei.
and cur country mas becOme heartily and truly
one and the Noril. East, south. aud " Ell have
advanced 20 greater GchieYeme lr aud common
destiny. For these reasons W recognize the Ni,-
dom OF his reconciliation.
The remainder Of the platform refers 10 State
nnQtra
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THE RICHMOND DISPATCH--FRTDAY MAY d. 1888

representatives. 10 The convention A iargs pro-
portion OF ths principal States and cities Of The
United States have already appointed deiegstss-
Tho District Association has appointed CON-
plittce OF arrangements composed or fifteen
OF It's members. leo OF whom are slso
deiogates The object OF this convention
IL TO form permanent organization OF
the profession, 70 be composed Gf representa-
tivea from every bar association in the country.
One leading purpose Of the organization, when
formed. will be 20 bring about Maternity In the
legislation OF States In regard 70 bills Of ex-
change and promissory notes aud commercial
transactions generally, formaiiues o. convey
ancing. execution Of wills, legal procedure.
marriage and divorce. aud other subjects az to
which the present heterC geneOus system produces
endless confusion. From responses already
received 10 IL apparent that the convention will
be composed OF the sblest members OF the pro
fesson In the States ana cities from which they
are coming, and that IL viii be the most notable
United States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04

been closed somewhat earlier than usual,
and II is relief to know that its doors
will DO opened tomorrow for two per-
formances of these favorite minstrels.
They bring with them, it appears.
many novelties, among which the Salbini
family will display, it is said, marvellous
feats with the bicycle. This entertain
ment Of McNish, johnson g. Slavin is
highly spoken OF wherever they have APP
peared. Moreover, they are not strangers
In Richmond, and have always played to
good houses Doubtless they will be
gratified with crowded houses both at
the matinee aud nightto-morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
Yaahing.nn Rares.

iBy teiFgrdph ID tue biophlchl
WAsHINGroN, May 3.-The weather
was clear and pleasant. The track was
IN fne condition.
First race-miled dash Psymaster won
Lottery second. Bomp third. Time,
l;l4. Mutuals paid 500.
Second race-six furlongs Belle Dor
won: Z. Thomas second, Brown Charlie
third Time, l:l6.
Third race-handicap sweepstakes for
two-year-olds, Que aud one sixteenth
miles Little Bsrefootwon SinglestOne
second, Soiree third. Time, 100.
Fourth race handicap sweepstakes,
one and one sixteenth miies Tom Hood
won; Young Duke second, Bess third.
lime, 1:5Z. Mutuals paid si6.
Fifth race-miIe dash for three year
olds-Bronzemarte won; Subaltern Sc
cond, Mclaughlin third. Time, l:45i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
CHRIsTIASsBURG.
OF for Floyd COurthouse-Left the
G. %. p
Special telegram to The Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 The D!spatch.l
CHRIsrIANsBURG, Va, May 3.-Ju1ge
Blair passed through here yesterday on
his way to Floyd Circuit Court Judge
W. W. Crump and Mr. W. L. Cowardin,
president Of the Virginia Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company, have also gone
- the Courthouse. 1t il understood
that the company will contest n loss re-
ported from lloyd on the ground Of
fraud. hlr. 4. A. Phlegar has been re-
tanned as counsel for the company.
One of the leading Republicans in
Blacksburg John Lester, has formally
renowned his allegiance to the &. o. T.,
and declares himself heart and hand in
sympathy with the ProhibitionistS. He
is disgruntled because bis brother Re
publicans refused TO act with hlm in de-
feating local option. and taxes this means
OF paving them back.
A full delegation left here last night TO
attend the Roanoke Prohibition Conven-
ton.
A brakeman named Henry Lester was
badly crushed between cars yesterday.
His condition is critical.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
.n.nnnr.ement FORGED.

Yesterday W. A. lowikes (colored)
went 10 the State Bank with n negotia-
bile note for 225. endorsed W. X. Nal
lory. Mr.. William M. Hill, the cashier,
up3n examining the signature, saw at
once that il was forgery. He told the
man 10 leave the note aud call back after
awhile.
AS soon rs the dsrkey left the bank
Mr.. Hill telephoned for Captain james
b Angie, Of tue Second police district,
who went 10 the bank and the case WAS
placsd in his HANDS. He in company
With Sergeant Tomlinson called on Mr.
Mallory, who pronounced the endorse
ment q forgery.
When The negro roturned he was
arrested and locked up in the Second
station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
Terminal Matters.

10y TFIT~I mn y ~" I7I7I''E-'-II
NEW YORK. Nay 3--The opposition stock
holders committee Of tho Richmond and West
Point Terminal Comp any have prepared another
circular giving In detail the points which they
wish investigated et the coming election. IL Ell
feet they charge the present Board Of Directors
vim selling different small railroads owned by
themselves 20 the Terminal Company at eKOrDi-
taat prices. Al explanation Is also demanded as
10 n. reason for drawing tho supplemental
mortgage ia september last. by which the en-
tire equity Of the Terminal Company Ia uhe ma
tority stock Of the Richmond an1 Danyille Com
rany was pledged as additional security for tne
collateral trust bonds. Tie most remarkable
is that R2i.i0i IS alleged 10 have been lost IN
stock speculation. ana thst the authority claimed
By the committee 10 speculate for the company
was not recorded until over six months after The
cumnittne made the loss mentioned.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
WV YORK

NEW TcEx May 3.-Cott0n easy: sales. SO
bales; uplands. l0c; Orleans. i0ssc.; net re-
coipts. 12.S oales erports-io Great bfttsin.
bls2 balas; 70 the Continent 1919 bales: stock,
<e8 Sss bales. Soothera -four Arm and moderate
~ artiYo. Wheat dal: options varied within
the limits OF sskc.: No 2 red. 9tt aoiAc dune,
g s-isas3Hc Corn steady: No. May, 6;s 49, /;
June, 62A(as3s Oats moderately active; No Z
MAJ, Na JuBe, Ssi. aske.: No. . spot
So sic MIXED western, S.e39Ac. Hops an
changed. coree-Fair Rio quiet and steady 81
fli. G,aslS05: .laue. sii.4Azsll IS Sugar da,l
nEd steady Petroleum steady. sieissses steady /;
A0-.esl e0A Cetton-ssed OIL unchanged. hosin
dull al sisssLsss. Turpeniins dan =, ~
Eggs nrm. so1thern, Ia aigse. hides auis'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
PAUL SHOT AT HIN,
And He 10 sent On 10 fho Grand
Jury.

Jury.
r. A. Paul, the captain OF colored
military company aud proprietor Of a
saloon on Seventh street opposite the
IIrst Regiment Armory, was before the
Police Court yesterday morning charged
with shooting ut William Taylor, with in
tent to kill. Taylor, on the other hand,
Was charged with unlawful assault and
with being drunk and creating a dis
turbance in the bar-room of II. A. Paul.
From the testimony Of several wit
nesses it appeared that on Wednesday
night Taylor went into Pauls place asd
obtained two drinks, for which he did
not pay While he and the clerk were
disputing about the matter Paul, who
was III a back room, came out and told
the bartender that 1t wa useless 10
quarrel about the two drinks, and turning
to Taylor told him that ho would
give him the drinks, but be must
leave and never come into his place
again. Taylor began TO curse and abuse
Paul, whereuDon a difficulty ensued.
Taylor was finally put out Of the house,
and when be attempted to re-enter Paul
went behind his bar, got his pistol, and
started towards the door. About this
time the pistol was fired. In court Paul
insisted that before he had aimed the
pistol some one struck his arm, which
caused an accidental discharge. Taylor
was not struck.
Justice Richardson sent Paul on to the
grand jury, and fined Taylor So and
rnsi4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04

THURSDAY. May 3. 1883.
Lss-SEcOED Board, 900 Virginia now 3's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04
Captain JenkiDs's Badge Presented
30 Him.

During tho fair of the Junior Order
of Mechanics held last month there was
q spirited contest between several of the
officers OF the Fire Department for the
fireman's badge. II was won by Captain
T.. c. jenkins, and last night it was pre-
sented to him by Captain ". G. Fuller.
Upon it was the following inscription
"voted 20 l. c. jenkins az inc most popular
Caufain In The Richmond Fire Department. by
his friends Al the Rescue Council, Junior Order
Of Mechanics Fair, Aprii Z, iSoA'
The number Of votes cast for the badge
(which is Of gold anu very nandsome)
was 1889. OF which number Captain
Jenkins received 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-04

Rev. Theodorick Pryor, j.. D., Elders
George \. hawkins, t. A. Coleman. and
A. +. Jahnke we're excused from attend
nnce on the sessions OF the presbytery
alter to-day.
Rev J. p. Smith and Rev. II. /. Nc
Murran sent TO the presbytery their ex-
euses for non attendance. The excuses
we're sustained.