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Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Friday, December 2I, 1sss.
A YOUNG REPUBLICAN,s STORY,
 story has hear, croinr tha rounlu ala-

A XOUNG REPU UBL1CANsS STORY.
 story has been going the rounds about town in Georgia where only one Republi- can vote was cast at the last election, The young man who cast it was severely beaten and scarcely escaped with his life from the citizens, who were enraged that the Demos cratic record of the town had been thus broken. The story was promptly contra dicted, and, according to the contradiction, the town had been much slandered, But the young man who cast the vote now comes forward and tells his experience, and his &C., count leaves the town in bad place.
 The young man is native of Georgia. He turned Republican when General Garfield was nominated. He was only sixteen years old then, and since that time he has been an ardent Republican. Some of the people told him then that he ought to leave the county if he expected ever to vote Repub- lican ticket, for he should never vote it there. So he told them, when General liar. rison was nominated, that they could see the first Republican ticket voted there since the Hon. Amos T. Alderman, the late General Grants attorney general, left the town. So, ANSfSA-ASSA VI AAO W0o W01hc0 AOI lO fOL6 UT he would be beaten and perhaps killed He did vote, went to the polls amid sticks, etc., and put his ticket in. Then the election manager held the ticket out the window and told the crowd it was certainly Republican. He was then left to the mercy of bowling mob of Democrats, who assaulted and beat him and would have killed him had it not been for some of the good people asking them to desist. He was then hung in an effgy, which was riddled with bullets and then burned. "Some say the negro is hard to control now, and my voting will make them want to vote. The nearest negro wants to get to the polls here on election day is ten miles away in a cotton field I may yet be killed, at least, they say they will kill me- stir very little, and then armed cap-a-pie. grand state of affairs for our free Amer- ica."
 Such facts as these are not pleasing to read in the merry Christmas time, or at any other time. But as long as they exist they ought to be brought to light. This country will not be thoroughly glorious one until elections in the South are free and honest.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

ous other fascinating and instructive stories in the same volume, by Charles F. Holder, author of sThe Ivory King" ssMarvels of Animal Life," etc, The book is a valuable compendium of natural history for boys and girls. It is illustrated from sketches by the author, and is full of just such reading mat ter as ought to be within easy reach of the young, while it's subjects will interest the old as we'll. Dodd, Mead & Co.,, New York, publishers. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 No more appropriate and valuable gift book for Christmas has come to our notice than "The Boys Own Book" edited by G. A. Hutchinson. It is popular encyclopedia ot indoor games and recreations, illustrated with over seven hundred cuts, and each sub jects is prepared by some we'll known ex- pert. Herein boy can obtain all needful information for the construction and use of gy ymnastio apparatus, various little rneohan- lsms, how to make magic lanterns, build boats, make use of electricity, and in short employ himself in such lines of work and study as will develop his natural bent. The price of the book, $1.75, comments it to buyers. J. B. Lippincott Co.,, publishers. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Bull Fighting by Electric Light.


 Thursdays bull fight by electric light in the Colon ring was grand success, marred only by the fact that the light was insufi- eient especially in the early part of the en- tertainment, when almost total darkness prevailed. However, the light gradually became stronger, until it gave fair illu- imitation, which was helped out by Bengal lights. The apprehension that the bulls would refuse to fight under the unaccus- toned light was dispelled from the start, the first bull that was entered making things fairly hum as soon as he struck the ring.
 The whole made a wonderful, almost weird scene. About 7,G00 spectators were present, all of whom apparently endeavored to make as much noise as possible. A most novel and remarkable sight was presented after the fouth bnll was let in He plunged around wildly making few lunges, but refused to show much fight The cry, 'Otro torol" started in a few places first, then it was taken up more and more until the whole ring was roaring and the noise was frightful. Just at this point some one commenced waving white handkerchief, and the example was caught up like a flash, until apparently every man, woman, and child in the audience was waving hand kerchief or rag, making most picturesque scene.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Some of the New York papers have begun to advocate the consolidation of the cities of New York and Brooklyn. They would make a big city, but it is not probable that they will consolidate soon. They are getting along very we'll apart.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
9rB Gunds.
Howe & StGtsOl HIGH TIDE
 OF THE Christmas Tide

Now upon us. All our Holi- day Goods have been purchased and placed upon counters, and the stock in many lines is being rapidly depleted. We respect fully urge all who can to make early selections while stocks are full and the assortment best, thereby avoiding the final jam and confusion. We would also remind our kind patrons that the forenoon offers the best fa- cilities for shopping.
 N. B.-We shall be open ev- cry evening this week, as we'll as Xmas eve! Selections can be made and goods carefully held for special delivery as per your wish.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Xmas Bargain Hints.

We have just purchased manufacturers sample stock of Silk Umbrellas; the goods are frst-class in every way and the prices are from $1.50 to $2.50 under the regular rates. You can select $5 umbrella out of this lot for $3.5O.
 ChIIdren's CIOaks at Reduced Prices. We offer lotof stylish garments Gust receivedl, in sizes from to 12 years, at $5, $5.50, $6, $6. 50, $7 and $7.50, just $9.5O less than regular prices. We also offer Extra Bargains in Ladies' Newmarkets.
 Special Drive in Purses and POck. etbOOks. This is lot of manufacturers samples. Prices from 10c to $3 each. Don't make mistake and buy one elsewhere. Ex. anime these first.
 Our Handk erchfef Department is crowded with the best values ever shown on Chapel street.
 Look at $2.75 set Children's Books for S1; 8 books in the set: Sunshine, Home, and Easy Books. Only S1 for all. We have the exclusive sale of this unprecedented value in illustrated books.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
LOCAL NOTES.

Seyenth-street Christian church The
pastor Rev. K. L. Cave will conduct the
services at the church at II a III. and : p
NJ. Sunday school at S:lj am. ; men's :
meeting at 800 pm. A Acordisl invitation
Is extended 10 you.
ST. Johns Protestant Episcopal church,
Broad street between Twenty-fourth and
Twenty-ffth. Sunday services, II am.
and pm. Weddell Memorial Chapel at
4l5 pm. Lenten services at 81. Johns,
Tuesday, 7:30 am; Wednesday, s pm,
and Friday, II am.
Complaint has been made that CEN
tenarian Mulberry tree, tall, leaning, aud
rotten on Veneable street near seven
teenth, il ia a dangerous condition, and
likely TO fall at any time to the danger
of passers by. The people of the neigh
borhood want the City Engineer 10 have
il cut down. The police have reported
its dangerous condition
The Virginia Electric Light and Power
Company have made a contract TO place
$50 incandescent lights in Fords Hotel.
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THE BOSTONIANS.
Another Success Scored In Micnon.

MignOn was given in a most salts
factory manner at the Academy last
evening. and every member of the cast
acted and sang their parts with fcryor
and eXactness In The title role 0t
MignOn Miss Camille Muori was put 10 n
rigid test, and we can but praise her
pains-taking Interpretation Of the poor
Sif's hardshA2s aAd.aer fine rendi ion al
the difficult music written into the cha.s
acter. When we know that she has beeL
singingths role but a few months. her
work is truly wonderful and shows con-
scieniiOus study-study that will find its
reward in the field of opera. Her sing
ing Of the aria, "Know'st Thou the Lamb,
in the first act, and of the mirror scene in
act second, evidenced good phrasing and
ileXibilty; and in the last number she was
made to respond TO All encore.
Miss Agnes Huntington received an
ovation upon her entrance, and charmed
all with her rich contralto and clever
acting.
For the frat time this week we heard
Mr. Macdonald and his makeup, singing,
and playing Of the simple old man,
IUNHdllO, Ntlt III llIs usually Easy sly IT,
Mr. Karl as Wilhelm Meister had fine
opportunities to display his vocal powers,
as did also Miss Marie Stone in the role
of Filira, and both OF these old fayOrites
won much applause. Messrs Frothing.
ham and Montgomery are also deserving
of mention for their share of the work,
which was we'll done.
Mignon is no comic, or even light opera,
but is Of the French romantic school, and
requires fine artists and an apt chorus
The Bostonians meet these requirements,
and consequently gave the opera an
honest and careful rendition, which evi-
IDENTIFY suited the large audience present.
The scoring OF the orchestral parts was
nicely distributed, and served to neatly
round off the performance.
To day at the matinee the Jolly
Poachers will BE- given, and tonight the
old and popular Bohemian Girl
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
To Reform the House of Lords,

LONDON, March 9.--Labouchere's reso-
luton against the continued existence Of
the house of lords comes on for discussion
in the house of commons to-day, while
only the other day Hicks Beach expressed
the conviction that the tories would be
wise to advocate reform of the lords
The progress this Democratic measure
continues TO make is shown by the fact
that the Times to-day, while recommend
ing that Labouchere's resolution be mega
tiyed, declares that moderate men of both
parties have growing desire for mod
crate well-considered change The Times
article may only mean, however, that the
Government Is anxious to temporize in
order not TO ALLEVIATE the liberal unionists.
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Unruiy CoioTed Pupils.

Andrew Winston, negro boy II
years old, and Percy Mundin, q
negro boy aged IA, were arraigned
In the Police Court yesterday on The
charge Of cursing, abusing, and striking
c. 2. Perry, the principal of Navy Hill
public school. Andrew Winston wa:
also charged with unlawfuily trespassng
and being disOrderly on the premises OF
Navy Hill school after being placed un-
der bonds to keep the peace,
c. p. Perry, the principal, was also be
fore the cOnrt on tn charge of unlaw'
fully assaulting and striking Percy Nun
din.
The evidence was TO the effect that the
two negro boys and the principal could
not agree as to the formers behavior, and
the latter whipped them. The two boys
then threw stones al the principal in the
public streets whereupOn the latter swore
out the warrant for their arrest. Nun
din's father then swore out the warrant
against the principal for whipping his
child and the boy Winston, TO get even,
after being bailed went back 10 the
school and abused the principal.
Justice Richardson fined Andrew Win
ston and Percy Mundin s and costs each,
and dismissed the case against Mr.. G. 7.
Perry, The principal.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
SHORT TELEGRAMS.

CHICAGO, ILL., March "a. A. John
son, at one time an agent for the Pennsyl.
yania Railroad Company. was found dead
on the steps OF the house Of bis son
early this morning 1t is supposed des-
poudcncv prompted him TO end his life
PETEKsBURG, Va, March 9-Adelins
Lewis, aged - years, was yesterday con
yicted of murder and sentenced to one
years imprisonment. Sne killed her vic
tim by poisoning
LONDON, Marrh g--The British bark
Lan0ma, from Launcest0n, Australia, for
London, with n cargo of wool, has been
wrecked near Weymouth. The captain
aud eleven of the crew were drowned.
CHICAGO, I'LL, March 0.-Horace W.
Rounds, son of the late Public Printer, il
confined in an insane asylum, the victim
Of liquor and cigarettes
LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 0-Macy
Warner was hanged this morning for the
murder Of Frank Harris, a fellow convict
in the Indiana State Prison, in April last
Madame Modjeska the distinguished
artistic, appears at the Theatre on Friday
and Saturday evenings, the 10th aud 18th
instant, and at Saturday matinee. She
will pro luce Much Ado About Nothing
Twelftb Night, and Mary stuart
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
MI. Diekens at the Acndemy.

Nj Charles Dickens. son of the great
novelist, will appear at the Academy OF
Music on Tuesday evening next to give
readings from the works of his distin-
gl-hed father The press everywhere
speaks in the highest terms of the enter.
N.umcut given by him Some idea OF
tae Aii he made in Norfolk may be gath
cred from The following, from the Nor
folk IrQMMus
This distinguished gentleman read
Che dr,t second, and third chapters OF
David Copperiield and Bob Sawyer 5
Party before a large audience at the
A.demyof Music last night To say
THAI the large audience was dcligh ed
would De 10 express its feeling slightly
30 Was simply charmed Tie read the
chapter from The great works of his faith
eI iu ~. beautiful manner from an elOcu.
ZIONIST standpoint As possible and in a
s.y.e which called forth the admiration
ot tAo audience His success was a com.
rleie one and he will always attract Il
large crowd in Norfolk
Governor &c will introduced Mr..
Dickens and will occupy box at the
Academy on the evening Of his readings.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
VISITING FIREMEN.
The Richmond Firemen Entertain Them
short But Happy Reunion.

The Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Asso
citation, who were TO have reached the
city yesterday evening on the Danvilt
train at 3;45 and leave at $50, did not ge,
here until ll:15 in consequence of the
wreckage OF freight train in North
Carolina, ten miles north OF Charlotte
blOckading the track and causing a delay
of six hours.
@The Richmond firemep, who had made
ample arrangements 10 give their guests
a most royal reception, did the best they
could the few minutes allowed them A
large delegation met the visitors at the
Danville depot and escorted them to the
Davis House. Here refreshments OF all
sorts were abundantly provided and
hugely enjoyed.
After the welcoming speeches and re-
ply, Assistant Chief MOuntcas,le pre-.
sentcd the Philadelphisns with a bcauti.
fully enrolled series of resolutions, re-
turning thanks for the reception tender
ed them by the Philadelphia fremen on
their visit last September. He also
presented them. on behalf of Steamer
Company No, and Truck Company
-Nps l. ih' oiiNti UidAt llblh OtAl iipI'
Engine, and old Hand-and Hand Engine
formerly Nos. 5 and 3, which two engines
Richmond bought secondhand from
Philadelphia not long after the, war and
which did good service while in use.
Mr John Welch on behalf OF his asso-
ciates accepted them in appropriate re-
marks. lie said that when the Philadel-
phians went South he expected some en-
tertanment, but he wanted 1t now under
stood that what he had received surpass
ed every thing that had ever entered his
mind. "Iudecd We received more than
we could stand
Captain Frank Cunningham sang The
Blue and Gray" and THE Sword Of
Bunker Hill" Mr.. John Welch recited
a speech full Of humorous points, which
an Italian member had delivered in
FirumOuul Park. The band PLAYED airs
and the visitors after regretting that
they could not remain over To enjoy the
treat which had been arraigned for them,
and see the sights OF the tity, marched TO
the train and left at o'clock this morn
ing.
The visiting fremen numbered forty
five Their distinctive uniform was a
heavy and long double breasted overcOat
0f light gray material. The band num-
bered twenty-five pieces. The members
were dressed in dark gray coats.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
HOME HAPPENINGS.
.,r,TyBBlYTS EVENTS ~ AND
4EOIAD RICHMOND.

TIL, virginia Confederate Pension Biii-a
Remarkable Instance of Mortuary Red
Tam. Proceedings In the Various Courts
Visiting Philadelphia Firemen.
The Confederate pension bill, as II re-
r.r.t passed the Legislature, provides
t.t every soldier or sailor of Virginia
oil. u.t any one limb in the service,
,a.I receive $50 per annum. Those who
lbs. I.ih eyes, 'egs or arms, or leg aud
.rarn. 0r a hand aud foot, shall receive
81 ..r annum Total disability entities
,.-.'Icrer 20 $50 year. and partial To
g. all every unmarried widow 0f a
Irr'a4 soldier or sailor who lost his
rf r the service Of the Confederacy is
entitled io Sl5 year, and tn meet these
U-Hu, pensions the SUN OF SG0,000 is
s. printed
required that all applicants for
pm, 1p, md, this law shall fully prove
i..r rec., and that us terms shall apply
..,f f1 1yna fi. soldier, and sailors OF
VIRGINIA
Ta- hw is decided improvement
..a lAc one hrrc'nforc in force, and is
mYr. satisfactory To an entitled To its
lu.II. Mr. Aale rsOI Of ROckbrIdCc
aaI VIZ Basil Il. Gordon of Kappahan
uI.s were the members OF the House
Wl. formulated the measure and worked
through lis Oneo of the most import
alt acts passed by the Legislature during
'- entire session.
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Notwithstanding the large quantitie:
of hsh that are sold in Richmond, thf
prices continue enormously high \ re
porter went into Fox d Riders place OF
business yesterday, which firm domOst OF
the wholesale business in the fish line in
The city, TO find out something about it.
"Of course" said one of the firm, "wo
do not know why such high prices are
paid, unless it is because everybody is
eating fish. Everybody is not keeping
Lent, but L would seem 81. because the
demand il even greater than the supply
In answer TO questions 1t was learned
tnat the wholesale prices OF +. TgrniG roe
shad VERY smalD was 6e cents each, and
buck 80 cents; North Carolina roe, 72
cents, and buck 35 and 40 cents; Florida
buck shad, 2j cents, and Georgia 80
cents Barrels of the-e have been sold
in the last few days Rock fish, whole
sale, = cents per pound; large chub l3
cents; perch, 10 to Al cents banch, and
pike, 30 to % cents York river oysters.
in large cars, opened at the oyster
grounds, IS cents to 81 25 per gallon
and in barrels, from 50 30 to $3.50 AT
this time of the year al least, it is evi
dent that roast beef and plum pudding
is far cheaper than fish and oysters.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
The British Army system.

LONDON, March 9.-Churchil last
evening made out a good case for an in
quiry into the expenditures for national
deienses, and showed that what is called
the remarkable army system of Eng.
land is full Of absurdities, aud made
effective comparisons with the Ger
man system, which is admitted
to be the most perfect in Europe. The
British taxpayers will probably be sur.
prised to learn that the officials of the
war office cost nearly three times as much
as those of Germany, although the force
they have to administer for is about one
ninth the number in Germany. Smith
pledged the government to an inquiry.
but made so many limitations and spoke
in such enigmstical language ii was
difficult so gather his real intention
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
4 SUSPECTED PIGEON IHIEF.
Noscl Method for Communicating Iii.
Arrest.

Arrest.
Thurs lay night Officer JOyner of the
Second district, Ia going his rounds
found on The corner of Cary and Ninth
streets a white boy with pigeon He
asked the boy about il, aud pursuing his
investigation found hidden under the
hoys jacket seven more pigeons. He
a-ked the boy bis name, which he gave as
Willie Turner Subsequently he said his
name was Willie JOne, He claimed to
live in Manchester, and that the pigeons
were his own private property.
The youth was before the Police Court
Yesterday. There was DO evidence to
1niradict his statement excepting the
suspicious circumstances surrounding the
case lie was committed until this morn
ilr
of the eight pigeons Justice Richard
SON decided lO liberatc two. Among the
eight was an Antwerp pigeon, tirc others
being The common bird TO this and one
of tlc others he fastened an explanatory
note Tbp common pigeon was let loose
from the front door and the Antwerp
from The Franklin street window. Both
pigeons started for Manchester The
other eight were kept in basket and fed
It is hoped ;Da, tbc liberated birds WI
reach home and communicate Justice
Richardson's note.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-10
DEATH or THOMAS J. POTTER
Great Railway Manager and Union
Pacihc's Xice-President.

WAsnTNGToS, March 9.-Thomas J.
Potter, vice president and general mana.
ger of the Union Pacific railroad, died at
Welcker's Hotel in this city AT 1880
o'clock this morning. Mr.. Potter came
here in his private car on his way 10
Florida with his family and Dr. Ransom,
his physician, about two weeks ago. He
was afflicted with dropsy OF the heart and
travel from Omaha 10 Washington so
fatigued him that 1t was deemed advisa-
ble 10 make a short stop TO afford rest.
From the day of the arrival here Mr.
Potter began to sink, and within sixty
hours il was feared he was dying He
rallied just little, and has since been in
that condition where the boarder line be-
tween life and death was scarcely per-
ceptible. His death this morning was not
Il surprise 10 his lamily.
Mr.. Potter was probably the most dis
tinguished railroad manager Of his age in
the country. He was in charge Of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy system,
and was located at Chicago for some
time prior to his connection with the
Union Pacific. His control of the two
roads was practically supreme, and his
success marvellous. Mr.. Potter was about
30 years of age. The remains will be
taken from here 10 Burlington, bis old
home, on the special car at o'clock
tonight.
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CnngTcsS Ncsfcrliay

WAsHrNGrON, March 9.-The Senate
was not in session to-day. In the Hous,
it was private bill day, and very dull
In the morning hour reports were sub.
mitted on large number Of private re-
lief and pension bills.
The Committee on the District OF
Columbia made q favorable report on
the bill providing for the compensation
Of the military instructor at the High
School in Washington.
Mr. Lee called up the bill making an
appropriation to the Episcopal Theo.
logical Seminary near Alexandria, a.
compensation for the occupancy of the
seminary buildings by the Federal troops
during the war.
The bill was opposed by Mr.. Reed
Mr.. Taylor Of Ohio, Mr. Grosvcnor and
others.
An amendment to the bill appro2ria.
ting 100000 was carried by a vote OF
1870 10 95