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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13
ILLEGAL VOTING
Charges Preferred Before she De
partntent OF Elections.

Charges Preferred Before she Dee
partment OF Elections.
The members of the Department Of
Elections met last night week and re-
ceiyed petition from o. NJ. Curtis, Esq,
praying that certain parties be prose-
cuted for Illegal voting at the city elec-
zion. Tho parties accused were John j..
COX, OF 20l4 Market street; John Garter,
NO. 22O6 IiaMotte street; Patrick Dun
nelly, Palmer's row, and Patrick Dough-
erty Of No. LaMotte street.
Testimony was given by James l..
Hawkins, Ii. o. Mahaffy, Lewis Wilcox
and Francis s. Bradley. With respect
to Cox, Mahaffy testified that an sxami,
nation Of the error list showed him to
have been returned as an error in 1888,
while James l. Hawkins testified that on
Saturday las. Cox voted on tax receipt
for that year. The same men testified
with respect TO Carter, that though re-
turned as an error last year he voted on
an 1888 tax receipt. Patrick Donnelly
was in the same position precisely, while
as to Patrick Dougherty it was testified
that he was not assessed ct all last year,
though he registered and voted upon
last years tax receipt. Lewis wilcox
testified thst George ". Simpson, the
Democratic inspector of the Third dis-
trict, Ninth ward, refused to require an
oath from white men who were challenged
but compelled colorei men to swear that
they had paid tax within two years be-
fore accepting their votes. II was also
testified that Cox, Garter, Donnelly and
Dougherty, before voting, aii swore TO
having paid county tax within TWO
years.
After hearing the testimony President
Wilson of the department, said he would
report the cases to the attorney general
and inform the petitioners Of the result
of the interview. A number OF local
politicians of both parties attended the
hearing and were much interested IN the
proceedings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13
Ho.ke..in q. 4. .. socie.y.

st. Johns L. A. B. Society of Hook
essin elected the following officers during
the week: Spiritual Director, the Rev.
Francis Farley; President, jeremiah
Minihan; Vice president, John P. Kelle-
her; Treasurer, William Hickey; Record
ing Secretary, Eugene Minihan; Finan-
cial Secretary, jeremiah Ahern; Marshal,
William Hartley; Sergeant-st arms, Dem
mis- Murphey. Two new members were
elected. The present membership is
abont rs. Father Farley is successfully
building up the society.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

A chicken fight took place in woods
in the vicinity OF Point Lookout Thurs
day between Wilmington birds and q
combination of Chester and Baltimore
fowls. The stakes were $40 on each
battle and $50 on the main. Wilmington
won four OF the seven battles and tine
main. A score of local sports were
present and the battles lasted all Of the
afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

The Kirkman Coach and Livery Com
psny has sold It's entire stock OF horses
and vehicles and leased its stables at
Tenth and Tatnall streets to William 8.
Tanguey who has been the oonpany's
superintendent for the past three years.
Mr.. Tanguey took possession of the busi-
ness this morning and will continue to
conduct the stables in the same excellent
manner as they have been In the past.
George E. Kirkman, president of the
company will retire tor time from active
business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13
Jolnt rIon.orial COMMITTEES.

The final session OF the joint memorial
committee was held last week. Thanks
were voted Ii. P. Soulief, S. Il. Bavnerd,
Keokuk Tribe, Imp'd., o. Il. NJ. Il "
Lowe, Charles b. nougherty, kirSmei
Coach and Livery Company, Wilmington
Transfer Company, William Lawton, g.
W. McOaulley, P. J. Donneily, the Ma
tional Guard, Garfield Camp, 8. of ",
City Council, Board of Education, Board
of Health, 1. Hamburger & Sons, Knights
of the Golden Eagle, Knights of 1T. Law
renee, H. A. Roop, Order of United
American Mechanics, Louis Fellhelmer
and all who contributed TO the success Of
the Memorial Day ceremonies. A treat
by Daniel Ross followed adjournment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13
1.r.unf 1IariAinMYhfer.

gohu II. Turpin, colored, was tried yes
terday week in the circuit court AZ Easton
,or tbe murder OF Charles Wright, col
ored near Oxford, Talbot county, last
Christmas Day, by shooting him with 2
pistol. The jury found him guilty OF
granddaughter. Sentence was deferred.
Turpin is a Baitimorean. The defence
was that the shooting was accidental.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

The Tuesday Club held its final meet
ing of the season Thursday night. The
attendance was large and after singing sew
eral ohoruses OF their last concert, they
reelected the old officers. About $3.50
was reported to have been realized from
the late concert for the benefit of the
Johnstown sufferers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

Philadelphia North American.
Perhaps the most unique gift to the
Johnctown sufferers is thas of Whining
ton tobaceonist, who sent out a box OF
chewing tobacco and Thousand cigars,
ard has arranged for u meetlng of his fell
low-tradesmen to make a larger shipment
for the solace Of those who use the weed.
Looking at this Offering in a superficial
way, 1t seems waste when food aud cloth
ing are 60 badly needed, and yet 1t may
furnish more comfort than the casual OBJ
server would imagine. There is a lot OF
relief In cigar to the troubled mind of u
smoker, and moro than one discouraged
individual who puts one OF those Whining.
ton cigars will feel like getting right down
to hard work by the time he throws the
stub away. There may NOT appsar TO be
much Judgment or wisdom in gift OF this
good Intentions, and he will certainly have
the satisfaction of feeling THAT he Ia doing
some good In his own way.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

Ofiieers as follows have been elected
10 tba Washington Fire Company: Presi'
Sent George M. Yates; yiee;prestdent,
Joan shipley; investigating Committee,
% b,Sraw Neiderrasier, James Il. Yates and
aaarge Il. Gibson, Board of Directors,
Iohn Askew, Andrew Neidermaier, Will
Ham .,om smith, Thomas Wslch, Joseph
Moaaryey, M Henry Hirzel and John
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13
masonic Election.

Oriental Lodge, A. +. and A. M,
elected the following ofhcers last week
W M. Francis L. Carpenter; 8. W.,
,sssa n. Martin; J. W., Eugene Massey ;
Treasurer, M D. P. ourlitt; Secretary, james
Il. Price.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

MIS-. Ida A. Jones, wife of the Rev.
RO Jones, A. NJ. of Odessa, died Thursday
morning, at 4.45 O'Clock. She had been
a long and patient sufferer. Funeral
services were held in Odessa M. Il.
Ohurch on Saturday afternoon at . O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

The East Bank of the Reservoir.
Edttr Of Tie Gasstte: The east bank
of the reservoir is at ITO feet at base,
with slope of II to l and ia
built entirely of selected clay, no stone
being used in its construction. consider
the east bank of that reservoir one of the
strongest in this country.
Fl. B. MoINTIBE,
Ex-chief engineer and general superin-
tendent of construction of Oool Spring
reservoir. WAsB1SaToN, June 4.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

An tho nomocratIc Members stand
Together and Pass the Plumbing
Inspector Ordinance Over Ihe
Mayors Veto = Edward v. Kane
Elected Inspector = Help for lhe
4 Flood Sufferers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

MAYOR Harrington addressed ooui.Sai ..n
at Thursday nights meeting upon me
ordinance prohibiting the discharge =,
fireworks Within the city limits. he saia
the Fourth of July is spProsching, aA1,
II auy action is to be taken 4 should 90 %
taken quickly, in order not to interIese Tle
with the arrangements Of dealers, ahe aia
ordinance provides that any one az a,s-
charging a gun, cannon, pistol Or or iiIs, re-
worfs within the city limits, shali pc
finsd from 81 to $40, with the exception ~
that public displays Of fireworks may ~
made under the supervision OF a commit a,.
tee Of City Council. The mayor franh,y r.,
admitted, from his experience last tottss W
81 July, that 1t is beyond the power u
auy human being to carry out the Pr,
visions of this ordinance. Ae sagges.oa
an amendment prohibiting the dlsona,eo
Of capnons and guns enlyi sn entire ',is. 81,
psal of the ordinanoe, leaving me poitSs ~
70 do the best they can to proteot 'ns ns
people from the indisciiminsle use " "
fireworks; Of the passage Of an ordlnaeSe i,in me-
PROHIBITING, under heavy, pehsl.l;es, p,i;s, Nv w
ssle u fireworks. He had no choice De-
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18
BETTER COLLECTION LAWS.
Conference Between the business Men at
the Chamber of Commerce.

Conference Between the Business Men at
the Chamber of Commerce.
Pursuant to resolution adopted by
the Richmond Chamber Of Commerce
on July 18th. 1889, requesting the
Committee on Information and Stats
tics OF said Chamber u confer with
other commercial organizations of Nir-
gnia in regard to the importance Of
securing such legislation as will facili-
tate the collection of debts. this COM
mittee invited the various commercial
organizations Of the State to send dele
gates TO a conference to be held at
Richmond, September IL, 1889.
In response To this invitation, Messrs.
T. 4. Williams. of Norfolk j. Ii.
Hume. Of Portsmouth II. c. Hardy.
Of Petersburg ID. &. jackson and
and John w. CraddOck. Of Lynchburg,
Va. arrived at Richmond yesterday.
representing the commercial bodies of
their respective cities.
These gentlemen were met at the
rooms of the Richmond Chamber yes
terday. at T. NJ, by the committee on
information and statistics. Mr.. ). ).
=. PattcsOn was also present at the re-
quest of the committee, 10 whom he
had rendered valuable assistance in
considering the subject referred to
them by the Chamber. and Judge Geo.
l. Christian was also present. having
been requested by the Stanton Cham
Der of Commerce TO act as their repre-
sentative.
The meeting was called to order by
Ne ha annAtrnaaI -
was ready TO receive nominations for
chairman OF the conference. Mr.. Thorn
as Christian. of Richmond. proposed
Mr. II. G. Hardy, who was the represen-
tative IF the Petersburg Chamber of
Commerce. and also the president of
that organization. There were no other
nominations, and Mr.. Hardy was duly
elected.
The meeting was deeply impressed
with the importance Of the question be-
fore them. and cOnsidere carefully, by
sections. paper prepared by Mr.. Pat
tesOn. at the request Of the committee
on information and statistics.
\ paper was also presented by sir.
j. IA. Hume. of Portsmouth. Va. Both
Of these papers. af1er full discussion
of the subject IN all its bearings by all
Of the gentlemen present were referred
to a committee appointed upon motion
Of Colonel John X. Cary. This com
mittee. consisting Of Messrs. T. \. Will
liams. J. III. Hume and J. III. Witty,
was requested to report to an adjourned
meeting. to be held December 10. 1859,
at Richmond Chamber Of Commerce.
At the invitation Of Chairman Whit
ty, the meeting then proceeded to the
Commercial Club, where a dinner in
honor Of the visiting delegates was
highly enjoyed by all.
The delegates left for their respective
homes last night.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18
LOCAL NEWS.
GATHEREDBY THE TIMES UBIQUI-
TOUS REPORTERS.

Proposed stage Line over the street-Car
Routes -Trotting- Horse Breeders Asso-
eiation-Better Collection Lsws-Ihs
Unknown suicide-City and Suburban.
Mr.. f.. A. Baughman. OF the firm OF
Baughman Brothers, and a number oil
well-kuown citizens of the West End
are interested in q scheme to run line
Of stages over the present street car
route.
From what can be learned the matter
is somewhat of a secret yeti 1t is
thought that as the street car service Is
so bad and as there is no probability OF
an early improvement. line Of stages
or buses would be very paying IN
vestment and at the same time give the
public travelling facilities that they do
not now have.
A prominent citizen yesterday SAID
he thought that If the use of the stages
" ere entirely confined to white people,
that they would pay much better than
if negroes were allowed to ride in them
that one of the most disagreeabls fea-
lures of street-car travel, especially TO
ladies and girls. was the presence. prob
ably crowded close by their side, of
dirty negroes. impregnated with smells
Of the factory. the fish market, &c.
1t is thought, further, that IN the
event the street-car service improves
that the bus line could be made to pay on
routes not used by the cars, in the same
way that the Fifth avenue stages IN
New York are used.
There's money in the project. If 1t ;
properly conducted, and no doubt the
public will hail it with delight.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18

The title of the play 80 be performed
by the Madison Square Company at the
Mozart Academy. Thursday night. lead
the public TO suppose that IL Is blood
curdling melo.drama.
1t is. however. a very fine piece Of
dramatic work. somewhat in the style
of Jim the Penman. Lewis. the
Burglar, is the victim of bad company
and becomes a professional craftsman.
after he has married yirtuOus and
good woman.
lie is detected by the police, wounded
and supposed 10 be killed. After three
years the young wife marrIes "a former
lover. but her new life J. one of deep
sorrow, caused by the sad remembrance
of her former husband S crime. Lewis
having again become burglar, enters
at night the home of his vie to rob It.
and is interrupted in his proceeding by
a child. During conversation with
the little one he discovers that il is bis
own child. and learns of his wife's Sec
ond marriage. Bitterly Iegretting the
misery be has brought into her life he
leaves. taking nothing but a lock of his
little ones hair.
Later in the night he is again wound
ed and returns 20 his wiie's home to
die. Just before he passes away he
states that he had divorced himself
from his wife several years before in
order that no stain Of his c.lmos should
attach to Der name. This very strong
dramatic story is interpreted with =
great deal If bright comedy, and it is
hard to tell whether tears OF laughter
predominant.
Sale Of seats begins at the Box-oilice
of the Academy this morning.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18
THE UNKNOWN SUICIDE.

The Body Buried without Identification.
The full particulars Of the finding Of
dead man in the bushes at the foot Of
lakewood cemetery near the creek was
detailed in this paper yesterday.
At one time during the day a gentle
man thought the body was a son Of Mr.
c. c. Walton. This, however, proved
to be unfounded.
"A large number of persons yesterday
went to see the body. One thought he
was man who had, within his memory,
been barkeeper, though he could not
be certain of this. A couple of ladies,
after reading the detailed account of his
property and clothing, as published in
the TINES Yesterday, went 10 see the
body. They could not Identify it.
The remains were inferred in Oak
wood Cemetery, Rev. Lewis w. Burton,
of old st. John ) Church, officiating.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18

tainly feels after his work is done thai
he has discharged his task unwofthily
James ID. Patton came to Richmond
twenty years ago. and entered the
house of A. Y. Stokes as a clerk. lie
remained here for three years. and
then commenced business for himself al
1891 Cary street.
The real conquerers Of the world are
the thinkers and workers. Mr.. Patton
being ambitious, both thought and
worked. He opened house for the
sale Of tobacco supplies. His capital
was limited, but he addressed himself
TO the task of making a living with
ready hands and cheerful spirit. he
soon became known in the trade world,
and to-day his house has a reputation
all oyer the State of Virginia, North
Carolina and Tennessee. lie ships
largely over the various lines Of trans
portation going out Of the city, and
when queried upon this point, stated
in earnest tones
MY success. believe, is due to
Richmond, and shall always stand by
her. | believe it is the best city in the
world for business enterprises. and j
do not know any city with a brighter
future before it than ours. think
people make places, and we have a
population here Of which any city
might boast.
How about our freight and trans
portation facilities ~
Il consider them all that could be
desired, certainly better than those of
Baltimore, and largely ahead of most
cities in the Union"
us trade satisfactory with you nowY'
Il have as much to do as | can at
tend to, and no time for idliDg."
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18

In this court yesterday the first case
set relative to damages by the property
owner against the Richmond, Freder.
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad, re.
garding land damages along the Belt
Line, west of the city of Richmond
was postponed by the court until the
suit Of X. A. Patterson against the
company-where it is declared that the
railroad has no right to run its road
until the right of way has been pur-
chased and paid for-is decided by
Judge Wexford.
Bob Campbell (coloredl. and Fannie
Brown (coloredl, were tried yesterday
before Magistrate Vincent on the
charge respectively of making an as
sault and being disorderly at Seven
Pines last Monday at a colored picnic.
Campbell was fined $3.50 and costs, and
the damsel Fannie was required 10
enter into recognizance for her good
behavior for twelve months in the sum
OF $50.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18
HE lure

Results and Intric. for the Races "a
CraNc.end Osrooi.iyn Jockey Club.
The following are the results Of the
races Yesterday:
First race. iive-eighths of a mile
Volunteer first. FOriham second. Mad
stone third. Time 1924.
Second race. one and one eighth
mile-Strideawav first. j. 4. b. second,
Joe Lee third. Time 1881.
Third race. three. quarters of mile.
Prospect stakes-Rec.are first, Magnate
second. Tournament third. Time 1867.
Fourth race, one and a quarter mile.
Oriental stakes-Kingston first. Los An
geles second, Badge third. Time 2:l'
Fifth race, five cighths of mile,
selling-LisimOny first. Ballet. colt.
second, Cornelia third. Time 1904.
Sixth race one and One-sixteenth
mile, seilmg-Bridgeiight aud Vivid
ran a dead heat: run off won by Vivid,
Golden Reel third. Time 1921.
ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY RACING AT GRAVES
END.
Sirst race. one mile Sluggard. 11j:
Vermont. 10: Taviston, 10; Cartoon,
ll5; Glory. 105, Daylight, 1O5; STE
phani. l05: Fergus, los; Groomsman.
Jos; Philander, los; Philosophy, los:
Burnside, l0s:
Second race. one and one-sixteenth
miles-Little Miuch. rs: Bess, 1l2:
Princess Bowling. ll2: Bronzomarte.
100: Diablo, 100, Bertha, l0i: Casta-
way H., l03.
Third race. three-quarters of a mile
Gregory. us; Gramercy, IFS; Sam
DoXey. us: June Day. rs: Prodigal
Son, us; Judge Morrow. rs Haste,
ll5; Tulla Blackburn, llj Eminence.
llj.
Fourth race. one and one-eighth
miles-Cortez, l07; Larchmont, 1O7 ::
Macbeth H., lO7. Bella b., III: Prin-
cess Bowling, l04.
Fifth race, five eighths Of mile. sell
ing-Mamie b.. 90; Lizzie d., 100; Bal
lyhoo. 1903: Civil Service, llj. Tennes-
seean. l0J; Kenwood. l0j, st. James,
los; Blue Spring. 9S; Ripley. 9S: No
mad. 9s: King William, 1903; Bayarian.
10: Queer Toy, 10.
Sixth race. three-fourths of a mile
Ban Cloche, 70; ST. John. l2i: Young
Duke, l24; Carnegie, ia; EOlo, 123 |
Barrister. l22. Bohemian. re; My Eel !
low, us: Connemara. llG; Jennie Nc
Farland. 10: Eleve, 10; Sourirc, 10:
syda, los: Ninalgrctte. i0J.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18
ACROSS THE RIVER.

Manchester and Vicinity Ia short space.
In Powhatan county on Wednesday
the 2jth day Of the month. the corner.
stone Of Mount MOriah Church viii be-
laid with Masonic honors. The lodge
having the mater in charge is De Witt
Clinton Lodge. Of that county. Man
chester Lodge. A. L. and A. NJ. have
been invited to be present. \ number
of the members Of the Manchester
Lodge will 90 up at the time.
Psyton Cole lcOloredl. whose arrest
while so drunk that he did not know
his head from his heels. was before the
Mayor yesterday. lie had a long sleep,
and while considerably nervous was
sober. The Mayor fined him - and
costs.
The Swansb0ro Democrats expect 10
organize big working club next week.
Governor Lee and Mayor Ellyson have
been invited 70 be present
Yesterday morning. John Bowers and
Graham Jones. two young negroes. had
fight, and were required 20 cJutri-
butte each - in the Mayor s Court be
fore Justice Perdue. presiding.
Af0 RNJ '"Hrhb lAf AAn kAoF'l'
shooters to the detriment OF property.
and eyes Of pedestrians were summoned
to court. Two came. They were adj
monished. and told 20 80 home. The
other three did lot appear.
The will Of the late James y. Brown
was offered to probate in the Cor
poratiOn Court to-day. The will IS
dated August the 9th. 1889. and is wit
messed by 7. III. Fisher and b. ID. Baber.
lie bequeathes all Of his property 70 his
widow during her life time. after ~ hich
it is to be equally divided between his
seven children. The estate consists of
small amount Of real estate in the
upper part Of the city.
Mayor 4. &. AttkssOn IS con fined to
his home by illness.
Mr.. Lawrence Z. Pool qualified yes
terday in the Hastings Court to prac-
tice law.
Simon Walker, the young negro, who
is to hang Friday. September eth. now
expresses bimself as Indifferent wheth-
er he dies or not.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18
PROPOSED FALL RACES.
Meeting Of the Trotting-Horse breeders
Association.

The Trottiug Horse Breeders Asso-
citation held meeting at the Exchange
Hotel last night. Mr. II. c. Chamblin IN
the chair. with Mr.. w. j. Carter AS sec
rotary. There was good attendance,
though il would have been much larger
but for the inclement weather.
The subject Of holding a meeting at
the Exposition grounds this fall was
the main topic discussed, aud after a
few expressions Of views. it was de-
cided 10 appoint a committee of ar
rangements 70 see about securing the
track, and to call upon our citizens for
subscriptions to ensure satisfactory
races on the 10Th Of October proximo.
It j. to he hoped that this committee
will meet with generous treatment on
the part Of those whom they may APP
proach, for these races will not only
encourage the raising Of fine horses IN
Virginia, but will afford our citizens
heglthful recreation and amusement
this fall in tho absence Of fair or eI-
position and in many ways prove bene-
fetal to the city.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18

His Honor, Mayor J. Taylor Ellyson,
had notice served on him from the
United States Court to the effect that
the Merchants National Bank bad taken
the same steps to cover their interests
in regard TO the assessment of taxes
made by the city, as had been taken be-
fore by other banks in the city. City
Attorney {. V. Meredith and associate
counsel, hereafter TO be named, will
represent the city in court when the
cases are called.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-18

of the most difficult roles on the stage,
that il was creditsble and excellent
performance, even after one had seen
Bsrnhardt in that part. And it adds,
referring to the merits Of The company
that las Hermann. Mr. W. A. Whitecar
was also successful, and the character
OF Don Carlos. King OF Spain wv. 5. ST..
Clair, was very acceptaby sustained.
The scenes in the chambers of the Silva
and the death scene. where Hermann re-
deems his pledge by stsbbing himself,
and Dona Sol drinks from the vial OF
poison. were exceptionally fine, and
Miss Lewis and Mr.. Whitecar were
called before the curtain twice.