The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-27

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! left of. Mr. William VI. lyins, counsel for
the committee. is expected 10 arrive home
from Europe Monday, and state Senator
fassett and the other members OF the COM
mttee intend to commence this session
with thorough investigation OF the city de-
partments that have not been examined.
The Excise Board. which received cur
sorry oyerhauling, will probably be the first
department taken hold Of Expert account
ants have been examining the books OF the
various city departments during the sum-
mer, and their reports will be considered
first before any definite action 10 taken.
NEW YoRK's NEW CENSUS.
There is every possibility that the work of
recounting New lork's population will be
begun Monday. All depends on the speedy
printing of the books in which the police
man will record the name, address, age,
| and sex Of every person in the JiI election
districts. Supervisor William j. Kenny, OF
the City Record, expects to have the l,2OO
books Dy tomorrow. AS soon as the books
have been received. Acting superintendent
Byrnes will begin the work by taking the
thickly populated districts first. This
method will require the detailing about
$40 policemen at one time. There are Nari-
Gus estimates Of the length of time it will
take tO complete the census. II Is probable
that most Of the week, and perhaps all Of IT,
will be consumed in the work. Some OF the
election districts could be gone over in two
or three days, but in the tenemeni-house dis
tricts six or perhaps seven days VIII be
needed. The counting will not be COM
menced until all the returns are in. 1t is
estimated the cost OF this recount viii be
l,OOO or over.
THE CHINESE POPULATION.
Some curiosity has been expressed as to
the result of the recount Of the Chinese
population. Interpreters VIII likely be en-
plOyed in Mott street. The proposition to
have count taken under the supervision
OF the Chinese Consul is said TO meet with
approval among the Celestials.
EVEN THE TRIBUSE GRUMBLEs.
The defects in the recent census must be
bad. indeed, when the New York Tribune
not only dep0res them, but admits the in
competency OF the man under whose direc-
ton they were made. The fribune's Ian
gIage in referring 10 the work as it was
done in New York, is: Mr.. Porter had no
such experience or training as was neces-
.lry Ia tit him for the selection Of enumera-
tors in great city, and there is no evidence
that he was able 10 give, or actually give,
personal attention to that selection
LIBERTY POLE.
\ number Of merchants and veterans
have associated 10 erect liberty pole at
the Highlands Of Nayesnk to greet the in
coming yOyagers and bid them welcome to
our shores. The work has progressed 80
far that il il likely that before the middle Of
next month a high American ensign will be
| hOistcd / ~ feet above the level OF the top Of
| the hill on which now rest the two lights
which guide the storm tossed mariner 10 "A
| safe shelter. Arrangements have been COM
pcted whereby the lighthouse keeper Is to
! hoist and take care Of the fag by order OF
the lighthouse board. II is the intention Of
the committee who have The matter in hand
to erect the pole by subscription only, and
that the subscriptions should be sent IN
pennies, j-cent pieces, dimes, etc. but that
no individual subscription exceed 81. The
entire cost of flags, pole, etc, will not be
over $500, and should any more than that
sum be contributed the surplus will 20 10
replacing the old flags for the Liberty pole
and to erect similar poles in san Francisco.
| Boston. New Orleans, and other SET ports OF
this country, which will be determined at
some future time.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL.
4 reception was rendered to DR.. McGlynn
at Nilsson Hall this eyenn. by the East
| side branch of the Anti-Poyerty society,
the occasion being in honor Of bis birthday
Police superintendent Murray, accom-
panied by his wife, will sail Tor Europe to-
morrow on the mbra. He Will be away
| five months, for the benefit Of his health.
Earnings Chesapeake and OhiO, third
week Of September, 1890, SlGl,O2l; 1889,
| Sl3431O: increase. S2D.6Jl.