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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
BElRNE AND TUCKER.
They Make Fine Speeches to Large Audi
ence I'm Farmville.
Especial telegram to the Dispaich.l

Especial telegram 70 the Dlepatch.l
FARsryuLE. VA. October 26.-Late to-day
intelligence was received AT this place from
Appomattox Courthouse, where a rouslng
barbecue was held, that the Hon. Harry ST.
George Tucker. congressman from the
Tenth district. and the gallant Richard F..
Belrne. Of Richmond. would arrive at
Farmville on the . o'clock train and adj
dress the people in the courthouse at
o'clock on political issues of the present
campaign.
when it is remembered that the weather
was on its worst behavior, rain pouring IN
torrents up TO an hour before the appoint
ed time for speaking, the audience that
greeted these III tinguished gentlemen was
indeed highly fattering one.
Soon after the ringing of tho bell the
spacious courtroom was well filled with
representative men IF the town, including
portion of its clergy. and when Colonel
Beirne and Mr. Tucker were escorted into
the room by Judge a. y. Watkins and ex-
Judge j. VI. Crute there was prolonged
and deafening applause.
Colonel j. =. Fitzgerald presided over
the meeting and IN fitting words intro
duced first To the audience Colonel Beirue.
This gentleman dealt with the subject in u
manner which showed him 10 be a tho
rough master. he spoke for one hour and
! half during which time closest atten-
ton was given 10 his every utterance,
which go nObiv defended the principles Of
Democracy. He dealt with the issues as
only the rarely gifted can. and his clear.
vigorous, and enthusiastic denunclation Of
Malone wac frequently greeted with out
bursts of applause, from even the negroes
present. SUCH n speech was sermon 10
the negroes. such as i. calculated not only
10 arrest their attention but to convince
and save them from being entrapped by
Mahone's dclusiye suere-.
Mr.. Tucker was presented TO the au-
dience as our Harry. Few men can better
entertain and ut the same time enlighten
ali assemblagc than can this gifted son of q
noble sire. and il is refreshing 60 at within
the sound OF his voice. lie opened fire
upon Malone and Burrows, being fearless
I " terrific in his scathing of the latter. who,
he said. but q few years ago 10y his vote in
Congress entered the breach and prevented
Virginia from securing million Oh dol
las she was righttully entitled TO; and,
also, he was tie same julius Caesar Bur-
rows who advocated mixed schools, and
that every colored man within the sound
of his voice knew that Such a system was
all wrong. THE negroes az this luncture
cried Yes, yes Now and then flashes
OF genuine good humor made brilliant Mr..
fuckers discussion.
The bali in old Prince Edward is rolling
auspiciously and the Democrats are stand
ing to their guns and viii remain until VIC
tory is perched upon their banners in No
Yembcr.
4 club Of negroes -Aahoneites)
numbering over q hundred has been Of
gained aud IL Is composed of such as in
tend 10 vote for Mckinney on election
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
ELECTRIC light.
tBy telegraph % the Dispatch

NV YORK. October &c. Resolutions were
adopted with reference 20 the much-mooted
electric-light wire question by the Execu-
tive Committee Of the National Electric
Light Association to-day. After reviewing
the importance Of the question of the dis
position Of the wires and the question Of
the tension Of the current the commit
tee resolved that the currents, both direct
and alternating. OF the intensity of the
electric motive force now in use in this
and other cities of the country are ALSO
lutely necessary for the successful
and economical distribution of electricity
forarc and incandescent lighting and power
purposes, and that TO substantially reduce
the electric pressure or the electric motive
force of the currents now in use would in-
crease the cost aud cripple the industries;
that faulty insulation was the cause of ac-
cidents. coupled with restrictive legisla-
ton and divided responsibility, which
have prevented comprehensive repairs.
Safe insulation of hish-tension wires is
possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
AN OUTRAGE.
THE ARREST OF THE CHARLOTTE
JUDGES OF ELECTION.
One Of the Boss's schemes Contamination.
A stir I'm Democratic
Circles.
,,sn.c,a, ,o,ogrnrn ~ he pispat,n.I


SoUTH BosToN. Va, October 26.-The ar
rest Of the judges OF election at Asplnwaii
precinct, in Charlotte county, by a United
States deputy marshal has caused much
talk and stir here in Democratic circles.
Great indignation is expressed and mani
tested and our people are becoming highly
wrought up by such methods OF Petty per-
secution and attempted intimidation. The
South Boston Democratic clubs this eve
ming issued the following address TO the
people Of Halifax:
Rooms SouTm BosroN DEMOCRATIC CLuBs,
South BosTON. October &c, 1889. !
Intelligence has reached us to-day that
United States marshal. acting under the
direction Of William Malone. the Repub-
lican candidate for Governor OF virginia,
has arrested and taken to Lynchburg for
trial before a United States commissioners
the Judges Of election at Asplnwall pre-
cinct. Charlotte county. This attempt 10
drag the judicial ermine into the mire and
llth Of party politics for personal ends
only shows the desperate straits TO which
Mahones canvass is reduced. and that he
will resort 20 any means, however
base. and would even trample the liberties
of the people under foot TO elect himself
Governor. II il well known that the
people of Halifax and Charlotte counties
are the special objects Of his hatred, and It
placed in power over them he will wreak
his vengeance This may be but the be-
ginning of a series Of diaboical acts to in
timidate the judges of election and pre-
vent them from performing their duties on
clection-dav Let the people Of Halifax
take warning from this. IT'S the fight Of
thepeoplo AGAINST a tyrant and despot. Let
every man lay aside his private business
and work from now until the polls close on
election-d6y. and rebuke this tyrannical
usurper Of power by giving the largest
Democratic majority Halifax has ever
given. If we will be true 10 ourselves and
be men we need not fear the result. Arise
in your majesty and might and bury for
ever the political hopes of this Virginia
oufcasf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Thinks He Has Tascott the Murderer.
[Ry telegraph 70 the Dlspatch.l

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October 2G.-In a
dispatch sent TO the Chicago authOri-
ties last night Chief Wood asked if
there was any one here who could
identify 1ascOtt. A telegram came this
afternoon from the Chief of Police of Chi
cago saying that no one in Philadelphia
knew Iascott, and requesting that the pho
togTaph Of the man under arrest be sent at
once. He was accordingly photographed
and the picture Will bcmailed tonight.
Chief Wood was closeted with the sus-
pectcd murderer long while to-day. After
n few preliminary questions the young man
was asked point-blank if he was not Tas-
colt. He is said 10 have colored PERCENT
bly,, and then he denied in half-hearted
sort of way that lac was that notorious per-
son. Chief Wood then read TO him de-
scrlptiOn of the murderer, and the man at
tempted 10 argue that the points were not
similar. He acknowledged that his two
upper front toeth had been filled with gold,
but said the filling had dropped out. las
colts upper front teeth are said to have
been gOld-flled. The man also acknow-
ledged that he had travelled extensively,
but positively declined 10 say one word
about his parents declaring that they
We're respectable and he would not for the
world have them know he was Il thief. He
has been recognized hy the frequenters of
a well-known billiard resort as having
played pool there. He is said 10 play an
expert game. and in this respect he again
ITALICS with Tascott, who is described az
being fond Of the game and very proficient
at It. Since his interview with the pri-
soner Chief Wood is moro than ever con-
WINGED that the man Is none other than the
murderer for whose capture reward Of
$50 600 Is offered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
LEE ON THE STUMP.
THE GOVERNORS FIRST SPEECH IN
KING AND QUEEN.
nIessrs. Pollard. Scott, Munford. stubbs
and Jones Also Defend Democr attic
Doctrine-Nyords of Cheer.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

CgYTREyILLE, Va, October 26.-The De-
mocratic rally here to-day was success
despite the rain. Governor Lee. Colonel
Frank Rufiu, II. X. Pollard. and y. b.
MunfOrd came from Richmond TO West
Point on a special train and came over here.
Major r. Taylor Scott, Colonel Morton
Marve. Senator J. N. Stubbs and Colonel
w. 4. Robins came up from Gloucester a
little after IL o'clock. Major w. A. Saun-
ders, chairman of King and Queen, intro
duced Governor Lee. The Governor made
q speech expressing his pleasure NJ meeting
the people of King and Queen III their
county for the first time. He did not make
a political speech but he, as usual, won the
applause of the crowd and the good will OF
every one.
Governor Lee was followed by Hon. H.
r. Pollard. who reviewed Mahones record
in q clear and forcible manner. Mr.. Pol
lord is very logical speaker. and he ~
always heard with pleasure by the people
of King and Queen, whose standard-bearer
he has so frequently been.
Major Scott followed Mr. Pollard. The
speakers stood on the porch 10 j. L. Bland
& Brothers store, while many of the pe0-
Pile had to stand out in the wet road. 1t
was therefore agreed that the speeches
should be short, and that one speaker
should begin whore his predecessor left OF.
Taking mp the thread of Mr.. Pollard's ar
gument. Major Scott proceeded 10 make an
earnest. dignitied, and strong speech. lie
was clear and forcible. while he made no
effort at orator.cal display.
Mr. b. -. Munford next spoke. He cleo
tilted the audience by mis- fcrvid eloquence
and he was frequently and loudly applaud
ed.
Senator Stubbs followed in speech re-
plete with humor. lie told of the good
work being done all over his district and
all over the State. While he spoke words
Of encouragement he warned his hearers
of over-confdence.
Mr.. James :. Jones. the candidate for the
House from King and Queen. spoke last.
He said that the ground had been so
thoroughly covered by the other speakers
that he would not detain his audience long.
He urged the people TO organize thoroughly
and work diligently until the election Is
over. lie said that if the lower end Of tho
county would do its duty he could speak
for the upper end OF the county.
Although the weather was SO bad num-
Der of ladies were out. \ fine dinner was
served about half past o'clock. Great
enthusiasm prevailed. The ladies seemed
10 enjoy the speeches very much, and
every ono enjoyed the meeting. Fitzhugh
Lee. the Governor. Colonel Marye, Major
Scott. Colonel Luilin. Colonel Robins, and
Mr.. Munford returned TO Richmond on q
special train from West Point. The Demo
Gratis Of King and Queen are working we'll
There viii bee another large gathering at
Chapel Hill. in the upper part Of the coun-
ty, next Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27

human esteem for the people Of this great
republic. which they had always regarded
as n friend. but which from to-day must
forever be regarded rs their elder sister.
John A. Kasson said that in his know
ledge of diplomatic history there had been
no such important gathering as this con-
oress For the FIRST time the diplomatists
unsealed their lips, and from one liberty
loving people came the message to another
liberty-loving people of fraternity and good
will. II marked an era in the annals of di-
plomatic history. We taught the old world
that we were determined to establish liber-
~ among the people OF the western hemi-
sphere.
At tho conclusion Of the speeches tho
delegates were shown that beautiful and
UNIQUE structure, the corn palace. Prompt
" at II o'clock the special train glided
rapidly away towards Omaha.
OMAHA, NEB., October 26.-On the Ne
braska plains, under O cloudless sky. with
a genial warmth Of air, the southerners to-
dav for the first time saw the North Ameri-
can Indian upon his native prairies. Since
the starting Of the All Americas expedition
Little Hamlet, of Pondar, forty miles from
Sioux City. has been holding in store q di-
version that should prove most interesting.
At high noon the train stopped beside little
depot on lonely prairie. On one SIDE hum
dred or two hardy-looking men and women
were grouped on the platform. while in the
open on the other side was pitched num-
Der Of Indian teepees. Grazing near was a
little drove of bronchos saddled and bril-
died. In the foreground squatting and
standing was q band of Indians from two
tribes-the Winebagos and Omahas. The
visitors gathered about and studied with
curious interest the handful of North
American savages before them. Finally a
circuit was formed about great drum
that sat upon the earth. The. braves
squatted on it. each with stick in hand.
The chief lifted his voice in a discOrdant
WAY that startled the visitors. and war
dance was gone through with.
The train nj 3P. NJ. landed the party at
Florence. five miles out of Omaha The
party remains here until A. NJ. Monday,
when il starts for Des Mones. Ia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
Affairs ia Mexico.
fBy telegraph TO ths Dispatch.l

Cry OF MEx1co ria GALVESTON, October
26.-The press insists that the Mexican
Government demand of the United States
an explanation OF Mr. Miners remarks Ie-
ferring insulhngly TO Mexico on present.
ing his credentials as Minister to Costa
Rica.
The negro colonization bill has passed its
first reading IN the Senate The bill will
be passed and approved, but the negroes
will find hard times in Mexico. as they are
very unpopular here aud besides the lands
selected are among the most unhealthy IN
the country.
The Official Gazette publishes in English
and Spanish the convention between Next
co and the United States TO revive the pro-
visions Of the convention of July %. 1882,
TO survey and relocate the existing bound
anytime between the two countries west OF
the Rio Grande and TO extend the time for
the completion of the work.
Bishops Monies de Oca and GurllOw are
going 20 the United States TO attend the
Baltimore celebration.
The Anglo-American Company is about
to establish daily paper here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
REGISTRATION.
HOW IT PROGRESSED THROUGHOUT
THE STATE YESTERDAY.
Very Active in Danviiis and North Dan
yilis--Ths work In tho
County.
rsp.clsl ,elerrnm o the pIsps.ch.l

DAvyrLLE. October 26.--For the past two
DAYS registration has been exceedingly ac-
tive 10 this city and North Danyllle. this
being the last day. In Danylle the ne
groes have registered very generally, and
their full strength is on the books. Tho
whites. too, have been unusually active.
and when the books closed tonight very
few of any white men entitled 10 vote had
failed 20 place their names on the list. In
North Danville the negroes have not shown
rs much activity as was expected. and but
few new names have gone on the books,
while The whites have been unusually ac-
tive. Every single white man IN that town
has registered. and the white registered
majority has been increased 40 least 1870.
In the county Of Pittsylyania there seems
20 be an apathy on the part Of both whites
and blacks, more noticeable on the part Of
the whites. and but few people are molest-
ing the registrars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
Electinn Confirmed.
IBr telegraph to the plspatch.l


SAN FRANCIscO, October 26.-The ASCOT
ated Press correspondent az Apia, Samoa.
under date of October 9th, confirms the re-
port Of the election of Mataafa as King Of
Samoa by the chiefs of the various districts.
1t was expressly provided that Mataafa
should serve as King only until the agree
ment entered into by the three foreign
powers should 20 into effect. Then, if
necessary. a new election Will be held.
Tamasese's followers did not signify their
assent TO the election. The correspondent
states that o number Of Tamasese's follow
ers on the Island Of Savaaii made an attack
on some Of Mataafa's followers Nlataafa's
chiefs decided to punish them for this ac-
ton and one hundred warriors left Apia on
October 10th for Savaaii. The departure of
the warriors for Savaaii makes certain that
the battle occurred on that island as re-
ported in the cable dispatches yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
Personals and Briefs.

" Are the Democrats at work." Well, 50
it would appear from yesterdays results.
Mr.. Leo. Schwarzschild. Of the Boston,
left yesterday on business trip to New
York.
If Richmond does her duty mt the cleo
ton A. she did At the registration the State
viii be proud Of her.
Miss Molie G. Gregory. Of Charleston,
W. Va, is visiting her friend, Miss Katie l..
Dyson. at Go north Fourth street.
In the Police Co1rt yesterday George
Evans. q c0lOred luuatic, was committed TO
be examined by q commission Of lunacy.
W. c. Walstrum. Esq, superintendent Of
the Norfolk and Western telegraph. who
has beon SO Ill the past week or so as TO be
confined 10 his room, Is slowly recovering.
and his physician DR.. c. l.. Cudlipp, eX-
poets 20 have him out IN few days.
Judge George V. Metzel, of Stewards
town. Pa, who has been in the city seye-
raj weeks, left yesterday for his home TO
remain until after the election, when he
will return 10 renew his labors IN the into
rest Of the HcptasOphs, OF which order he
is the founder.
The students Of Richmond College will
conduct religious services to-day ut A. NJ.
ut the pcuitentiary, at II 4. VI. az the Sol
dicrs' Home, and at r. Nj. at the aims
house Rev. G.. F. Williams will conduct
religious services mt the Police-COurt room
at 8 L. VI. Sunday.
To show how our population is growing
II may bc stated that SO now white and
9l1 new Co. ,0red voters have been register
ed in Clay Ward during this year. chiefly
in the last thirty days. In Marshall Ward
during the same time 40 white and IS
colOred voters were registered.
Mr.. George Stumpf died yesterday morn
inc at 0 o'clock az his rooms over his place
of business. at 40. - north Twelfth street.
He had been IN for some time with typhoid
mnlnria. Tho doceased was thirtY-one years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27

the colorcd people themselves should in
wife him TO speak for the Republican state
ticket. Il was noticeable fact that the
leaders in this meeting were mostly Ma.
hone men. The immediate friends OF
Iangston took no part in IT, Langston IS
now in Ohio, and what response he. Will
make 10 this invitation, coming as IL does,
Ia not known. There are some people.
even among his own color, who believe
that IanQston IL too much of man-has
too much principle to overlook the snubs
he has received from Malone and the out
raeeous treatment that has constantly
been shown him 90 speak for the master
whorefuses 10 recognize him.
Only one colored preacher IN fetersourg
signed the political circular sent out by
the negro ministers Of the State.
Registration has been progressing pretty
actively in all Of the wards IN this city to-
day. notwithstanding the fact that q steady
rain has been falling. There Is an intense
interest felt in this election, and the signs
indicate that Petersburg will give the
largest vote il has ever polled. Signs OF
Republican Doodle have been made appa-
rent, but the people are looking 10 the
mower Of honest ballots 10 overcome all
efforts Of the Republicans at debauchery
aud corruption.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.
Tho Petersburg Savings Bank has con-
tributed $3.50 10 the Tobacco Fair 10 be
held here next month. The Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company has indicated
lis intention 10 donate $500 to the fair, and
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany will probably give as much.
The Tobacco Association has prepared
list of very liberal premiums for the fair
and the probability is that the exhibits of
the weed will he large. varied ana very
fine.
The receipts Of new cotton at this port
are unusually small for the season. IL -
said that the crop generally III SOuthside
Virginia is very indifferent this year-more
go than has been known for many years
and this may account for tho fact.
II ia reported that a large amount OF
money has been sent ont from Republican
headquarters in this city TO the counties OF
the Ninth congressional district, To- be
used for the purposes OF Tree ballot.
Among other counties thus hOuOred II Is
reported that Pulaski. the home Of MAJOR
Hoge Tyler, the Democratic candidate for
Iieutenant-GOverno has received par
ticular attention in this respect. Malone
il stalking a great deal on Southwest Viz
ginia. but Major Tyler saws his hopes in
that direction are doomed TO disappolnt-
ment. No amount Of money can dcbauch
the voters Of Southwest Virginia, says Ma
jOr Tyler.
The frame dwelling-house of George w.
Mabry. situated on Carter street, was de
stroyed by FIRE this afternoon. Loss about
$500.
Officer John Donahoc. of thepolice corps,
had the misfortune 10 break his right hand
tonight while attempting to arrest negro
who was resisting him.
Miss Charlotte NJ. johnson, aged eighty
eight years. died yesterday at the residence
Of NJ. X. 4. Meade. in this city, She was
q lady of great culture and high traits Of
Christian character. RoEIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
AT HEADQUARTERS.
How the News Was Received by the
Democratic Committee.
Ienncial ialncram 10 the nianAtchl

ALEXANDRIA. VA. October 26.-The State
Executive Committee here this afternoon
received information that General Malone
has begun the policy Of intimidation and
force which mysterious outgivings from
his party leaders have foreshadowed. The
committee have information that two
Democratic judges of election in Aspinwall
district, Charlotte county. have been ar
rested by special deputies of the United
States Marshal for tina: district of Virginia
on bogus charges of fraud at the presidon-
tial election and carried to Lynehburg.
A to-day was the day for the registration
previous to the November election it IS
thought here these arrests were made to-
day with special view to the intimidation
of the registrars in that section Of the
State. The Chairman, secretaries, and the
few members of the committee now at
headquarters are holding consultation
and devising measures TO secure fair bal
lot aud free count In all sections OF tho
State. They have determined that every
Democrat entitled to registration shall be
registered and that he shall cast his vote
and have it counted at al hazards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-27
UNPRECEDENTED CASE
In the History of Crime I'm Tennessee.
m. ,.,o,,~.,,t % ,ha Disnatch


KNOXVILLE. October 2G.-The Supreme
Court to-day decided case unprecedented
in the history of Tennessee. Last January
Hcnly Sutton. prominent stock-buyer of
Hancock county. was fred upon by men in
ambush and killed. Suspicion pointed to
five men-John Cor Big john Anderson,
John II. Elisha, and Clinton Barnard. They
are closely related to each other and a
family feud had long been raging between
them and the Suttons. The BarnaTds were
arrested and tried in the Circuit Court
of Hancock on the same indictment
and convicted and sentenced TO be
hanged. An appeal was taken to
the Supreme Court. That body con-
frmed the sentence of the lower court.
They will be hanged on December 23d. IL
is n remarkable case in several particulars,
and the first on record where five men
were tried for murder on the same indict-
mont and convicted. At the same term Of
the lower court six men were sentenced TO Toe
hanged and several sent to the penitentiary
for long terms for homicide. The first sem
tence to hang ever given in the county
was made at that term. Hancock county,
which adioins Kentucky has been long
noted for bloody feuds and fatal shooting
ARRAYS. but the decision to-day, it is
thought. VIII start a new order of things in
the mountains.