The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-06

on a fleet horse. the TIMES reporter wen
out, to find all quiet. There were diver
and sundry rumors, equally unfOunded
that exploded upon investigation.
ARRESTS MApr.
There were several arrests made durint
the day on both sides, Mr.. Preston Kelvin
Henry VI. smith, Ir,. and James K. BrancI
were arrested az First precinct in Jackson
ward by warrant sworn out by negrr
magistrate for interfering in the election
hut il appearing that they were simply dis
charging their duty. they were at once r.
ieascsl
ELECTION INCIDENTS.
Mr.. u. TAYLOR McCuc was arrested yester
day morning. at IOres' precinct, on IN,
Brook turnpike, FOR threatening the judge.
| Of elcr'ioi.
The arrest was made under the following
provision Of the Code
I Section 10. Disturbance ~ election.
ho,o Prerenfcd.-If any person conduct
himself in a noisy. riOtous. or tumufu0us
manner. at or about the polls. so a. 10 dis
turb the election. on insult or abuse a Judge
or II clerk of election, the constable. or any
other person authorized TO make arrests,
may forwith arrest him and bring him be-
| fore the Judges of the election, and they. bv
warrant under thei: hands, may commit
biih W we fdli VI lbf ''uUtN VI
for not exceeding twcnty-fOur hours; but
they shall permit him to vote if he be so
entitled.
The Judges. though. were kind to McCue.
and got a magistrate. Mr.. X. l.. Iillcr. to
issue the miticmus sending The prisoner 10
the Jail at the 'ouniy Courthouse. This
gave him the chance to get ont by being
baile,l by another magistrate, OF which Op-
portunity he availcd himself
A fla rfi irttla ri, in,
jackson Ward, n wagon brought to each
number of baskets Of sandwiches. The
baskets received at Fourth Jackson bore a
card on which were the words: "Ihe COM
pliments of Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee 10 the Demo
cratic workers at Fourth Precinct, Jackson
Ward,' and similar compliments TO the
others.
Among the most unique features of yes
tcrday's tight IN the city was the manner
in which fraudulent voters were dealt with
in Jackson ward.
An old darkcy would come up 10 the NOt-
ing place and announce his name, probably
fictitious name. he was told that he was
dead. An astounding statement truly 10 "A
man standing alive i'm the full possession OF
his senses Yes uncle, sam Johnson j,
dead and his name was stricken of the
hooks. 80 you can't play your little game
here"
But look yer, Boss" the old negro would |
reiOin. show de debbil j. ! dead. If il |
right yer now -
This argument did not prove. however |
that sam johnson was not dead, and th' |
old fellow, unable TO prove his identity. |
would have 20 leave without casting hi |
ballot.
The truth of the matter would be in sucl |
cases that the man was really dead, and an
other negro. not knowing that The books had
been purged Of impossible voters. would at
tempt to cast the vote for him, and then 70
10 hi. own precinct and put in another bal
lot for himself
Richmond never saw more quiet elec-
ton or better order in the streets. An0
when it is considered the interests at stake.
The energy with which both sides wcr
lighting, and the expected outbreaks, II j.
ali the more remarkable. only two Ol
hree men were arrested for being drunk |
and dsorderly. while the average dali,
arrests for nebricty is between twelve anC |
fifteen. The bulk of the arrests was ioi
attempting TO illegally vote.
II is actually fact that many ladies
we're afraid 10 come on the streets ycster |
Law, believing from all that had heen pre-. |
lictcd, that there would be trouble from the |
negroes.
But the city was in fact more orderly than |
I is usually. Much credit is due TO the ei |
iciency of the police for this.
READING THE RETURNS.
I'm order TO crafty the anxiety Of the
public. the TIMES had complete arrange
nents for the display of the returns upon 3
arge canvass by means of a powerful oNy |
Iydrogen calcium lantern. under the skill
ul manipulation of Professor W. {.
'aylor Thousands of Democrats had
heir hearts delighted as they read
he good news that raned into
be TIMES Office Tin which a private wir I
Iad been rum, and was quickly transferrtC
o the canvass. Cheer after cheer went VI |
rom the throng. and the TIMES felt moie
han rewarded for its spirit Of enterprise IN
ooking out upon the sea Of happ! |
aces that were upturned in front
# its office. The arrangements
made for the reception of the news were Of
uch complete character that they placed
he paper foremost Is depot of news from
III quarters of the state. They were per
ccted regardless of expense and with al
We single to reliability and correctness
n hen the proud majority Of Dab for tn
Democrats of Richmond danced on Tho |
wild shout went up from the |
.rOwd.
Where all have done 80 much il is only |
necessary to say to all. Well done. Rich
nOnd is proud of her Democracy. FOstei |
hat pride, and remember the party.
Below the full vote of the city is given:
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