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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-21
p. w. mckinney for Governor.
CHURCH VIEW, Va, April II, !


To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Who shall be nominated by the approach
ing Democratic Convention TO succeed our
gallant Fitz. Lee, who would be renomi-
mated by acclsmation IL no constitutional
prohibition existed, IL question worthy oil
consideration at this time. There are many
distinguished gentlemen whose names are
mentioned for the nomination, but we must
have candidate who can be elected.
| believe that there is one man who IS
worthy OF the nomination on account OF hi:
splendid qualifications and his long and
faithful and uurequited labor for the party,
who, with an uuassailsble public record, by
his personal magnetism, bis persuasive elo-
uuence, and his bold advocacy OF the rights
OF the Democracy OF Virginia, would bear
our standard to victory. That man is Phil.
Mckinney, Of Prince Edward. Captain Me-
Kinney lives in that portion OF the State
in which ieaty TO and work for the party Is
not measured by local political promotion,
but is the outsrowth and illustration OF dis
interested devotion to principle, and 1t is
right snd proper that some recognition
should be given to the laborS and claims oil
the true and faithful men who have thus
fought for the cause OF Democracy against
overwhelming maIorities in their own sec
ton.
The successful canvass OF the Democrats
OF the Fourth district In cutting down the
Republican majority there, by which the
State was saved TO Cleveland, and Venabe
elected TO Congress, should not be over
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-21
OUTLOOK GOOD.
pAHvrLLI AHD A Kxw LINE OF ROAD
TO THE WEST.
The varisus Schemes and What IL Asked
A pisappeintment-in-
dustrial.
,core.popaenco Of N. glcnmOpa plsp.tch.l

Correspondence OF tns sstcntnona Ds'FcNse.s
DASyflJg, VA, April 20, 1889.
The railroad question Is aeitsting tbs peo-
ple OF Danville. and the outlook Tor a new
fine Of road from Danvllle TO tue southwest
g most promising. ! lelcgraphed the D's.
patch some days ago that the Atlantic ana
Danvilie road bad submitted proposition 10
build line OF road into the uInerai neius ot
Southwest Virginia within two Years ~ tne
city would vote subscription OF WV.
COO. There Il no doubt that Dsnyille would
give $50. 900 for the road. payable upon its
completion, though tho railroad people say
they eeuld not afford 10 guarantee to build
20 any particular point, as IL would be sui
cIdal 10 let their line Of route be known.
The Danyille sud New.Eiver bondholders
and the Virgins and Kentucky ROAD also
hive a plan for broadening the gauge OF the
Danyillc and New.HiycT and extending " 10
the West. But before they csn do anything
Danyille must give her consent 10 withdraw
her suit now pending against The Dsnville
and Nsw-River road in the United States
SUPREME Court. and this Danviile does not
choose to do until she can be assured tnat
the road will be huiit. With such guaran-
tee given che would, no doubt. not ONLY
withdraw her suit, but surrender her claim
OF $4,000.
Mr., James II. Pace and others, OF Rich
mond. have charter for road from DAN
vile to Bristol and have had the route sur.
veyed, so 1t would seem that Danville now
has two or three chances ri the road 70 the
West. which she has been crying for during
the past several wears.
II is a great disappointment TO the Dam
vile Blues not to be able 10 20 TO the New
York centennial. They bad made arrange
,nents to Join with the HOME Guard oil
Lynchburg aud go under their flag, but the
Home Guard were too late IN putting in
their application and were shut out.
Bishop Whitilc will visit the church In
this city tomorrow and confirm class.
The Dsnyille Industrial Company will
soon begin active operations and make
strong effort 10 build up several new manu.
featuring industries in this city. c.
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SrAUN TON.
Interesting Papers Found I'm the
Clerks ONCE.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspstch.l

correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspstch.l
APRu. 20. 1889.
look again Through the courtesy OF Mr..
Joseph y. Ryan, Circult-Court clerk into
the papers OF the Colonial aud early records
Of the state courts filed IN his Office finds
more OF interest at this particular time in
view OF the centennial OF the inauguration
OF Washington as President.
In the record OF $ suit brought by james
N. Marshall against John Thompson in 1893
IN recover possession OF 672 acres OF lsnd on
the "Cacapbeon now the Capon) river, In
Vampsbire county, the original papers oil
the survey and plat made and signed by &c.
wabiuetonu are filed. II was part OF the
work done for Lord Fairfax, and are dated
nth April, 1851. The papers show also
specimen Of the surveyors business method
and punctuality. lie declined 10 enter upon
the work until be was assured OF the prompt
payment OF his chain.men and employees 80
engaged,
In the papers also are the dispositions OF
Bushrod Washington. taken In Westmore-
land county. establishing the authenticity oil
the surveyors report and his signature. His
chairman was named James Smith, who
also testified TO the same effect. His deDosl-
ton was taken at Clarksburg. Harrison coun.
". These dispositions are dated shortly after
the suit was instituted, which was after the
death Of General Washington.
PsIers and reports as mentioned below OF
another survey made by Washington were
also preserved in the Augusta County Cir
emit Court Office till few years since, when
they were transferred upon the request and
motion OF the Hon. Alexander III. II. Stuart
10 the State Library. In 1863 by order OF
the Executive Council OF the Colony, Colonel
Washington was appointed commissioner to
assign to the survivors OF Braddock's defeat
in the order OF merit lands appropriated for
that purpose.
The parchment upon which IS inscribed
the patent for the "Aiauor OF Beverley" is
sued bv authority 81 George the III. August
II, 1886, for 11s.49l acres Of land 10 William
Beverley and others, and within the boun-
diaries Of which stanton is located, is also
filed IN the office here. IL was first in
the records OF Orange, as Augusta county
was not then formed. Hon. Joseph A. Wad-
dbl in his "Annsls Of Augusta" gives an
interesting history Of tho "Manor OF Bey-
erievv CATION,
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1NHE SAVINGS BANK OF RICH

r. A. PATTERSON. l. T. NORRIS,
President Vice-President
GEORGE y. WOODBRIDGE. Cashier.
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY.
Court Matters-Ths RsfIroad-A
Boom.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispstch.l

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispsteh.l
LAwRENcEvILLE, Va, April 10, 1889.
The Circuit Court OF this county did not
commence until Friday, April 18th. Judge
Il. A. Hancock was detained in Nottoway
in the trial OF very important jury case,
and had 10 hold court the entire night in
order to reach here in time to open court
within the period prescribed by law. The
court has been IN session here for seven days,
and adjourned for the term on yesterday,
having transacted great deal OF business;
in fact more than has been done at any one
sitting for many years.
Everything in Brunswick is on boom.
The Atlantic and Danvllo railroad has laid
its track to within mile OF this place, and
trains run daily from here TO Hicksiord. The
company has force OF about 300 hands at
work near this village, and seem determined
20 reach Danyille by the 1St OF January,
1890.
The handsome bridge across Rose creek in
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looked BY the convention, but should be
properly considered In the selection Oh our
candidate.
The splendid canvass made by Captain
Mckinney on the Daniel, barbour ana
Mckinney ruberustorial ticket in 1880
when he led the ticket by over 1900 votes
gives assurance OF what be has done and
can do; and IL he should be nominaicd be
will inspire enthusiasm ana rally the party
all over the State. Shall we not then give
him our support for the nomination, With
the feeling and purpose to do our best work
IN the canvass for whoever shall receive the
nomination OF the conventionp
MIDpLEsEx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-21

George William Curtis, although still con-
fined to bis home at Livingston. ). l., by his
disabled leg, IL so much improved that he
expects TO be able to resume walking within
a month. Mr.. Curtis strained his left leg
while playing tennis last summer The acct.
dent was followed by serious affection OF
the knee Joint. Since then he has not been
10 New York city once.
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exam
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Time TO Act.

APRIL II, 1889.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch;
think IL advisable that the Democrats OF
the state ought to be giving consideration TO
the claims OF the various aspirants for nomi-
nation by our gubernatorial convention be-
fore the convention meets and combinations
are formed.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13
STATE CORREsPONDENCR.
MOntOwese.
AN ANCIENT LEGEND UNEARTHED-wHr Oh
TAIN MEADOW LAND Is CROOKED.

mOntOWese.
AN ANCIENT LEGEND UNEARTHED-wHY GER
TAIN MEADOW LAND is CROOKED.
Aug. 11.-An ancient legend has been un-
earthed by your correspondent which gives
a very good reason why the roadway across
the meadows on the Middletown turnpike
was made 30 remarkably crooked when it
would have been less expensive to have made
1t straight. It Is said that when the road
was first made, which was of course many
years ago when timber was very plenty, that
it was constructed of logs which were placed
side by side and fastened together with
chains. When the tides were high and swept
over the meadows, the logs Aoated like q
raft, and when the waters subsidized the road
remained wherever 1t happened to be
a. So,,d that mot time, BECAUSE ,;SS the tide
slack rope and sometimes 1t would take
bend up stream and some times down
stream. There was toll-gate at the bridge,
and all teams were compelled to pay a small
fee for the privilege of using this somewhat
unique road. As travel increased there was
a demand for better accommodations and 1t
was decided to make a substantial thing of
It. Accordingly this offer was made to the
regular patrons-that each team should
bring bag of sand and dump 1t on the logs,
which service would be accepted in place of
the usual toll. Thus 1t happened that the
logs were weighted down in whatever position
they happened to be. Some times the road
builders would fined the logs taking a curve
down stream, and as they were sure to re-
main there about two weeks before the
next high tide could change them
quite piece of road would be completed in
that position. Then perhaps the next time
the logs settled they would be on the up
stream curve, and there the deposit of sand
would cause them to remain. In process of
time the road was completed, and as succeed
ing generations enjoyed its privileges, the
story of its construction was gradually for
gotten, until now the writer finds 1t to remain
as an obscure tradition only.
In recent item from this place 1t appeared
that farmers would be compelled to purchase
their winter supplies Of grapes, peaches and
plums. Il the Wszd potatoes had occurred
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13

Two Hotels and q stable Set on Fire
Eight Buildings burned and one Lie
Lost.
DANBuRY, Aug. 11.-Danbury Is to-day
under great excitement over q continuance OF
incendiary fires, there being three more this
morning, destroying and damaging ten build
ings and resulting In the loss of one life. The
Danbury House, adjoining Gre department
head quarters, was saturated with oil AND fred
while forty people were in the barroom and
asleep upstairs. Soon afterward large sta
BILE In the rear of the Central Hotel In White
street was burned. Two men were seen
running away before the flames were discov-
cred.
Eight buildings were destroyed, causing
considerable loss. At daylight the body OF
man was found In the ruins of the stable
burned to a crisp. It is supposed to be that
of Barney Van VIE, hostler. AT O'Clock
Sunday morning the family of William Du-
gan of South street were nearly sufocated.
Someone entered the house by window, cut
a hole In the wall, filed it with oil and fired
the building, afterward repeating the attempt
twice. Four arrests have been made. Nine
similar fires have occurred during the past
week.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13
FISH FROM THE PACIFIC.

They Will Enter the Eastern Mar
ksts 10 O0mpeIe With she Atlantic
Catch.
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. lin a short
time the markets of New York will be sup
piled with deep sea fish from the north Pacific
ocean. Two companies have begun operation,
one with its headquarters in this city, the
other on Sugar Sound. The Deep Sea Fishing
company Of Portland has had constructed in
San Francisco steam fishing schooner
named George II. Chance. This vessel has
Just arrived here after cruise over various
banks along the coast. Luther kaddocks,
manager Of the company, in speaking of his
plans, said:
~ am confident the industry is worthy OF
unlimited development. The steamer Chance
found an abundance of fish wherever che set
her travis between Cape Mendocino and
Gray's Harbor. Owing to the decrease of
American fisheries on the Atlantic coast and
the difficulties met with in the sale Of fish 1t
becomes evident that the Pacific coast fisher
les must develop to supply the growing towns
along lines of the transcontinental railroads
as well as the larger eastern cities. Portland
has been selected as the distributing point. "
Owing to the proximity of the banks OF the
Pacific coast to the land fish can be shipped
from Portland to New York and will arrive
there in less time and In better condition and
can be sold at lower figure than those caught
on the Atlantic banks.
The Chance sailed from San Francisco on
July 23. Anchor was dropped off Cape Men.
dooino. where plenty of fish were found, but
they were not of the quality wanted. Sail
was made up the coast, soundings being made
on the way until Coos Bay was reached. where
q try was made for fish, but again the right
quality was net found. The Chance anchored
on the Hooeta banks on the Goth In "a faith
oms Of water. Fish were found to be very
plentiful, especially rock cod and Goldfish.
There were few halibut. The banks were
alive with sharks and dogfish.
There seems to be plenty of Halibut to
north of the Banks, but owing to the depth
and roughness of the water the grounds could
not be tried. On Aug. 2 Capt. Chapman
dropped anchor off 9ray's harbor, where the
weather was fine, and put down all his travis
was done from the deck. Plenty Of rock cod
some very large, were found.
On the day following all the travis were
set. Two hours afterward they were under 9
run of plenty of rock cod, and some very
pretty halibut were taken. The boats came
on board that night with very good catches
The fab averaged thirty five pounds each.
In all about twelve tons of fish were
caught, the varieties being halibut, Goldfish
and rock cod. As soon as q fish was brought
aboard II was cleaned, then packed In ice in
bins built In the hold Of the steamer. When
the bias were opened yesterday the fish were
found to be in excellent condition, being
frozen hard.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13
FIRE ON THE Q. HI. NORTHAM.
A Kerosene Lamp Starts a ConAasra
ti0n That IL Quickly Put Out.

Kerosene Lamp starts COn4agra-
ton That IL Quickly Pat Out.
New YORK, Aug. 12.-On the south side
of pier No. 25, East river, last night lay the
steamboat Elm City of the New Haven line
loaded with freight and ready to sail at her
appointed time, II O'Clock. On her north
side was the G. II. Northsm of the same line,
with partially discharged cargo of freight
aboard.
Just about O'Clock the people on the pie,
noticed a strong odor of burning wood, and
shortly after flames and smoke were seen
coming from spot of the Q. Fl. Northam
some City feet below her bow, which each
instant increased in volume.
The dock officials were notified and hurried
aboard the Northam, where they found fire
burning briskly in a small room just forward
of the Kitchen on the starboard side. The
FIRE department responded quickly to an
alarm and proceeded to work in short order.
It was three-quarters of an hour before the
fire department were satisfied that every YES.
tige of the fire was extinguished.
The fire was caused by kerosene lamp
attached to the side of the lamp room. The
damage was slight.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13
Court Notes.


Joseph McKenna, the 14-year old boy who
was arrested by Detective Brewer last Friday
for stealing articles from houses In the vi
cinity of Chapel, Wooster and Chestnut
streets, was sent to the State Reform School
by Judge Thompson yesterday for the rest of
his minority. The first witness called was
Mr.. Bromley of 10 st. John street. He iden-
tilted MoKenpa as the boy whom he saw GO
ing into his bedroom and when asked what
he was doing there said he wanted to know If
Mrs. Wright the dressmaker lived there.
Mrs. James Sweeney Of Chestnut street testi-
fed that her watch and wiring had been sto-
len. The last time she saw them they were
brought to her residence by the prisoner and
his sister. Mrs. Andrews of Chestnut street
also testified that she saw the accused in her
dining room and on asking him what he
wanted there, he replied by asking her If a
Mrs. Hotchkiss lived there. Shortly after
his disappearance she missed four dozen sill
vsr.plated spoons and gold-handled umbrel-
Ia. The umbrella was afterward returned to
her by the prisoner and by his sister, the
boy having found 1t lying on the outside
steps. Miss Gertrude Alvord of Chestnut
street testified that she saw McKenna on
Friday, August Q, across the street from her
house. Thinking nothing of it she returned
to her room, where she remained for u short
time. She then went down stairs to the
main floor and noticing tracks on the steps
she returned to her room and looked for her
silver watch, but was unable to hnd 1t.
Miss Blanche De Mounts, who rooms with
Miss Alvord, testified that she was sitting
In her bedroom on Friday, when the door
leading into the hall was neiselessly opened
and young McKenua stepped In, but
on discovering Miss De Mountz he did
not lose his self-possession, bat asked
her II Mrs. Hotchkiss lived there.
the boy was very bold and openly laughed at
several witnesses. Attorney Daley said he
hadn't seen such a case in ten years. He
told the boys mother that he would arrest
her at once II tho stolen goods were not re.
turned. He considers the evidence ample
against her.
The following have had articles stolen by
young MeKenna, which have not been re-
turned: Fl. q. Shepard, 20 Wooster street,
silver spoons; Mrs. ]. P. Marks, LOG Wooster
street, purse of SIS; Mrs. l.. Gorham, 35
Chestnut street, six silver spoons and 81;
Mrs. Andrews, corner Chestnut and Chapel,
eighteen spoons; Mrs. Scott, of Chapel near
Wooster, an umbrella and money; ]. John
son, SO Green street, silver watch; City Aud
iditor Lake, umbrella; Mrs. J. II. Sweeney, a
diamond ring; Joseph Powers, corner of
Wooster and Chestnut streets, pocketbook
with money CHECK found and 1t was re-
turned), and Homer Peck, 161 Wooster
street. overcoat
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13

Eel Lodge, K. of P, will work the ampli-
fed third rank this evening. They are the
only lodge in the city which enjoys the dis
tinction of working this form, and this will
be the last exemplifcation of the work before
the cool weather. A large attendance to-
night is expected. The last week the work
in question was performed representations Of
the order from Eve different states were pres.
emit and witnessed the work.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13
BIG POSSIBILITIES.

BIG POSSIBILITIES.
Charles q. Sanders, Rockville barber,
is possible heir to $500, 1000. His ancestors
live in Germany, and he has been informed
that he Is one Of the heirs to the Fischer es-
was Dena Fischer, and it is claimed, direct
heir to this estate. He will present his claims
to the German consul.
MORE TROUBLE.
1t has been ascertained that Fred Il.
Scharf, the Rockville absoonder, forged the
endorsements on a number of notes, amount
ing to large sum. The paper is held by the
First National bank. He forged Henry
Burke's name to two notes for 5000. Cashier
John 81. Kite has been away for several days
looking for Soharf and it Is reported that he
has secured his arrest in Montreal
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13
TIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.,
A Meeting to be Held Wednesday Ev-
ening TO Confer Regarding tho 4O0th


ening TO Confer Regarding tho 4Ooth
Anniversary.
The following letter with reference to the
proposed Worlds exhibition In New York in
1899, Is self-explanitory, as well as the call
for a meeting Tomorrow evening of the
chamber of oommercs, which has been issued
by Vice President Merwin:
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 10, 1889.
Hon. Samuel Il. Nerwin, First Vice President New
Haven Chamber of Commerce:
DEAR SIR:-In the absence Of the president, the
undersigned members of the chamber, in accord
ance with its bylaws respectfully request you to
call meeting Of the chamber to be held at its
rooms, No. f69 Chapel street, on Wednesday even
ing, Aug H. at O'Clock p: m. sharp, for the pur.
pose OF taking action in relation to the 4O0th
versary OF the discovery OF America and to do
whatever may be deemed best In furtherance of a
national celebration of said event In 1892.
HENRY G. LEWIS,
N. G. OSBORN,
f. G. bushnell.
NEW HAVEN, Aug. IL, 1889.
In compliance with the above request there will
be a meeting of the chamber at Its rooms, No. 769
Chapel street. Wednesday evening, Aug. IA, at 8
O'Clock. S. Il. MERwIN,
Vice President
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13

A clergyman after years Of suffering from
tnat 'ioathsome disease catarrh and vainly
trying every known remedy at last found q
from death. Any sufferer from this dreadful
disease sending q self-addressed stamped en-
velope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence, IS Warren
street. New York city, will receive the recipe
fxee Of charge. ola tu,tbSs,weoW
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13
BRnsrai Of William l.. Couch.

Thefhneral of William L. Couch will be
held from the Trinity NJ. E. church this af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock.
Seats will be reserved for his Sunday
school classmates, the High school classma at es
and for the Sunday school.
Members of the Sunday school are req ueet-
ed to meet In the chapel at $3.50 D. m.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13

Sh1eakO Grain and Provision Harksg.
The following shows the closing quotations at /
T.. N. In Jnicnxo, compared with the same on
the two previous days:
Closing quotations regular Board, Reported over
private wires to BuNNELL & SCRANTON, bankers and
hHAEarG iQQ anc.or fraaf HaHan
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-13
CHARLES S. HAMILTON,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
YALE BANK BUILDING,
CORNER CHAPEL AND STATE sTS.
Notary Public New Haven. Conn