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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1890-05-21
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Roanoke, Virginia, four hundred PEG,
pleh 1882, twenty thousand peo-
pie nov three daily papers,
nine, churches, three farn-
ances. bridge works, Roll
ling mill Brewery--sS. 900, 900 spent
inimpsoxemsntsl last year. Grand
opening for businsss; Gas,
Water.snd Electric Light
flsutss lowtaxes, plenty
Of work three railroads
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OSCAR d. DERK Il Co,
Real Ests'e Agents.
i0-1st Ave. Roanoke. Va.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1890-05-21
DIRECTORS.

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A General Banking Business Transacted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
The Mississippi Convention.

The Mississippi constitutional conven-
tion has before it the problem of the age
20 far as this country is concerned.
II will seek 20 put upon suffrage such
lawful and proper restraints and limita-
tions as will give the control OF the State,
county, and city governments to the most
Intelligent and worthy people, but how to
do il is theauestion.
II can adopt. subject TO popular rati-
6cation. a property or an educational
qualification; but it Is feared that neither
would be popular. and either would dis
franchise number of men who are as
good citizens as any In the State. The
poll-tax prerequisite proved Intellectual
in Virginia. and, we imagine. would not
work any better in Mississippi.
One of the plans which is said TO meet with
fome little acceptance is that of Judge
CAMPBELL. 1t proposes to allow every per-
son the right to vote who ia now entitled
20 the privilege. and to add one. two.
or more votes, as may be determined
upon, for each two hundred and fifty or
FIVE hundred dollars worth of property
owned. Those who favor the plan contend
that. with the addition of the Australian
ballot system, it may be made quite eff
fective.
Plural voting appears to be impracticable
and would no doubt be an entering wedge TO
split the white vote. 1t would make classes
of citizens and excite jealousies inevitably.
The efforts of the Mississippians to ex-
tricate themselves from their difficulties
will be watched with interest not only By
the people of the South, but by those of
all other sections of the Union.
We believe that many Republicans would
like to see the problem solved so as to get
che negro of their hands. We know that
II is to the interest OF our country TO have
Q government of intelligence, aud the black
man himself will thrive most under con-
dition that will induce him to give more Of
his time to labor and less to politics.
Judge CALHooS, the president of the con-
~ention. no doubt expresses the general
judgment when he says, as we see by news
paper reports:
1T is too early vet 10 make any prognos-
fications as TO what plan Will be adopted.
ii depends on what the convention believe
will be most effective within constitutional
bounds after the various plans are discussed
and digested. The convention Will adopt
no plan which il does not believe will be
thoroughly effective and secure intelligent
rule against that OF ignorance. This Will
be done without any intention of injuring
the negro. but rather for his good and for
lhe material advancement and prosperity
OF the whole State. Nothing but ballot;
laws securing white supremacy under all
circumstances will accomplish this.
AS the case now stands, | think the
Australian ballot system, with several
notifications and important additions, Is
In the ascendancy. L myself favor It."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
The Palmetto Democratic Split.

The turbulent South Carolina Demo-
cratic Convention Of Wednesday settled
the question with respect to the manner of
electing delegates to the September or
nominating convention, but we fear 1t did
little else in the way of promoting har-
Dony. 1t adopted new party constitu-
tion against the advice of able Democratic
constitutional lawyers in and out OF the
State-among them Senators CARLISLE,
VANCE,, and MORGAN and Representative W.
]. WILSON, of West Virginia and it deposed
the old State Executive Committee and
put in its place TIILNAN body. Still it
did not go TO the length Of making nomi-
nations once for all, as it was thought not
unlikely il would do. having ample power
TO such end, and from this we hope for
better things even while we entertain the
apprehension already expressed.
The straighout Democrats not I'M
naturally seeded from the convention on
finding that, as the Nous and Courier ex-
presses it, 1.-The glory of temporary
triumph" was the controlling sentiment
rather than thought for the future of the
party in the State" and it is announced
that they will not recognize the authority
of the TILLMAS Executive Committee or
that the 1uLMAS constitution is binding.
They are 10 publish an address, however,
and we shall be able TO Judge of their pur-
poses more clearly after this address APP
pears. II is to be hoped the document will
indicate possibility of such a degree OF
harmony at least as shall provide for an
unbroken party front when it comes to OPP
posing the common enemy.
So far the practical results are that dele
gates to the nominating convention in
September may be chosen by county con-
ventions. and not necessarily by primary
election. and that upon the face of things
the majority of Democrats in South Caro-
lima make choice of the TILLMAS ticket.
At the same time the anti Tillmanites have
On opportunity to renew their fight in Sep
TENDER, and still 10 carry the day if they
can muster the strength wherewith to do
30.
II seems 20 us the part of wisdom for all
Democrats in the State now TO accept this
obvious condition Of affairs aud to make
the best of it. Granted that it is very
unfortunate state of things. still il is bet
ter than the negro rule continued split
would bring about. II is TO be hoped all
Carolina Democrats. after the heat OF the
recent fray has subsidized. will agree to &C.
cept the existing situation. no longer
avoidable. will send delegates to the nomi-
mating convention next month according
10 the plan agreed upon by the majority,
end will abide by the result Of that conven-
lion to the best advantage of Democracy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
A Daughters Revenge.

Paris correspondence OF London Telegraph
Much amusement has been caused here
by the trial of an action In which NJ. de
Caste, the deputy for Brest, sought to have
his daughter. who is forty years of age. de-
clared incompetent TO manage her own al
fairs. The lady was married to Nj. Esqul-
rou. nj. de Caste is the champion OF "wo-
mems rights" in the French Chamber. Not
only would he give women votes but he IS
anxious to see them sitting in Parliament
as Deputies or Senators. A fortnight ago
he introduced bill to that effect, but 1T
was rejected summarily, without discus
sion. 1t was, therefore, with surprise that
politicians heard of the abnegation of his
cherished principle OF women being as
good as men-if not better-in managing
the affairs of the nation as well as their
own by seeking this interdiction against
his own daughter NJ. de Caste set up the
plea that Madame Esquirou was hysterical
The lady's reply was emphatic, and dis
closed peculiar system of education.
You say | am nervous and hysterical."
was the answer TO her fathers request;
well, il is not your fault If i am not
driven crazy. You were not father to
me, you were only professor. You
wearied me almost to distraction. During
the night you used to come into my room
and put questions TO mo III English, Ter
man. or some other language, and half
asleep as was you insisted upon me an
swering in the same tongue. With your
hobby about the equality and the
rights of woman / learned when L was
seven things which only married people
should know, and to-day you demand my
Introduction"
If the lady's description of her upbring-
ing be correct Master Pip, under the hands
of Uncle Pumblechook in Great Expec-
tations," was in clover compared with her.
After hearing both sides the Tribunal of
the Seine has refused to give NJ. de Caste
the Introduction he asked for; but as a
safeguard Of his daughters property it APP
pointed what is called "conseil Judi
claire" or kind of family council, to
look after it for her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
They Fought for Sarah.
Paris correspondence OF the London Telegraph

Paris correspondence OF the London Telegraph
Nine. Sarah Bernhard were she SO dis
posed, could publish highly interesting
volume about the strange and stirring adj
ventures which she has had while making
starring tours in the Provinces and abroad.
Her latest experience of this kind was In
the town of Anglers, which sends its
Bishop to represent 1t in Parliament.
According to report in a newspaper
published in that clerical centre the
gifted actress and her colleagues were
preparing 10 leave tho local Grand
Hotel when they were grossly IN
suited by choleric man who called them
cabots. This reprehensible observation was
caused by reason of the attention PAID oy
hotel porter to the extensive luggage OF the
theatrical company. the onward progress
of the irate person, who was also gong oy
train, being thus delayed. ~: GARNER,
who was accompanying Nine. .Bernhardt,
overheard the epitbet applied to the
tyonne' and Immediately chastised him
who uttered it. Then there was
struggle between the two. Nine.
Bernhardt left the vehicle in which
she was seated and endeayored to inter-
fere, but she was hustled and knocked
down. The angry vituperator OF the mem-
bers Of the dramatic profession, after
having freed himself from NJ. Gamers
grasp. went about looking for witnesses
TO testify that he had been struck first.
but he found none. In the mean time
policeman put Mme Bernhardt safely in
her cab and sent her to the station. where
she was rejoined by NJ. GARNER. The great
traqedienne was thus enabled to get away
sefely with her company to Marseilles.
where she is announced to appear tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
PHYSICIANS for the Poor.

The public will commend the action OF
the City Council Committee on Health
looking to the employment Of number OF
physicians to attend the poor. The ex-
pense will be trifing. but II large Just the
same II would be our duty to bear it.
We cannot afford to allow our city to be
classed with communities whore high rates
Of mortality prevail. and, what is more,
there IL an obligation to humanity which
We cannot escape.
That most Of these INDECENT people are
negroes. that they are u race which is
always needlessly antagonizing the whites.
We thoroughly understand; but we cannot
maintain our position as civilized CON-
munity and permit them to suffer and die
without offering that help which Is most
e6eetuslly rendered by skilled physician.
II u 70 the credit Of the medical frater-
nity Of this city that they not only ask
that this shall be done. but have 70 persist
ently urged the matter that at last 1t
Deens that their wishes win be realized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
MR.. RoCKEFELLER's OTHER GIFTS TO EDUcA-
TON.
A Female Justice In Wyoming.
ISnnkanA Snok haman.l


The admission of Wyoming to Statehood
recalls the pioneer days of woman office
holding in that unique civilization. Hes
ter Morris was the first woman appointed
q Justice of the peace in the United States
In those rough pioneer times the Bowie
knife and pistol ofterer settled disputes
than did court of justice. Mrs. Morris
was tall. Ehzabethan type OF woman.
with as rugged features and as brusque a
method of expression as has been ascribed
to the English Queen. Her first case
in Wyoming court concerned q
quarrel between two young men, who
were brought before her armed with
Bowie-knives and pistols. She had known
them since their boyhood, and in spite Of
the fact that q scene had been expected on
her first appearance q few words of
motherly advice to those who had known
her kindness and native little mother
wit carried the day. After that there was
no more trouble. She was particular
terror" to certain class Of evil-doers.
Men who had been arrested for beating
their wives or for general drunken die
turbances of the peace invariably pleaded
not to be brought up before "0ld Judge
Morris" They wanted to be tried by men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
Criticism Of Ouav.

Great abuse 10 being heaped upon the
Chairman Of the Republican National Com
mittee by the extreme organs Of that
party.
Traitor" Ia what the Philadelphia
Press and the New York Tribune call him.
HoAR and SrooSER cannot breathe his
name without indignant twitchings of the
lips. A wrathful expression spreads over
the fat face Of Mr.. REED whenever he hears
the name of QuAY. and he who was their
welLbeloved leader few days ago IL
now set down by not few AZ conspira-
tor against the life and happiness of their
party.
Why all this change?
Simply this Mr.. QuAY insists that as it
is impossible for the force bill to be passed
at this session the Senate should drop it,
arrange to pass the tariff bill, and adjourn.
Looking upon Mr.. Quay as typical Re-
publican we take it for granted that he is
acting in tho interest of his party, but his
late friends assert that he is acting in the
interest Of the Democrats.
II he were sensitive man his feeling
would be greatly wounded, but he is a
tough old campaigner. a practical poll
tician," and no doubt knows what he is
about.
With CAMERON by his side, he can afford
to laugh at the sneers and criticisms of
those whom he has sntagonized. and, be-
sides, the caucus by vote Of IS to II, in
effect, decided not to attempt to include
tho election bill in the measures Of this
session.
Mr.. Quay rose in the Senate yesterday to
deny the correctness of certain newspaper
reports crediting him with the statement
that he did not want the southern Repub-
lican members and the Speaker yelping at
his heels.
They will yelp oil the same, whether at
his face or feet ought to be perfectly imma-
terial to practical politician"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

two negroes, Phillips and Irwin. coming
from that direction. All the testimony and
the circumstances showed conclusiyeiy
that il was wilful, deliberate, and premedi-
tated murder. The examination of wit
nesses and the argument Of counsel occu-
pied over two days of the court. The Jury
listened with great patience. and when the
case was submitted TO them promptly
agreed upon q verdict OF murder in the
first degree.
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Judge Irving then sentenced Phillips TO
be hung on the 18th of August. The pri-
soner said he had nothing to say why sem
tence should not be pronounced upon him
and listened to the announcement of his
day of execution with apparent uncon-
Germ. During the trial he exhibited the
most stolid Indifference and was asleep
portion of the time. The verdict was APP
proved by all classes of people.
POPULAR INDIGNATION.
So enraged were tho people ut the time
of the brutal murder that efforts were
made TO lynch Phillips. but before the
lynching party reached him the county au-
tborities had sent him to the Petersburg
Jail for greater security. He was brought
back for trial by a detachment of a Peters
burg military company, which remained
AT the courthouse while the trial was in
progress. and 10y the military taken back
TO the Jail of Petersburg, to he securely
confined until the day of execution.
THE MURDERER.
Phillips was about thirty-fve years
old. of dark ginger-cake color.
parted his kinky. hair IN the mid
die. had a repulsive and yindictive
countenance. and possessed with great
muscular strength. He had been arraign-
ed before for numbering man in South
Carolina, from which State he came and
escaped conviction by legal technicality:
He was high-tempered and ferocious and
after his arrest seemed to glory IN the fact
that he could take human LIE.
Jobn Irwin was indicted rs an accessory
after the fact and will be tried at the next
term of the County Court. Glenn Roberts
was released, as the evidence was not suf-
fcient to implIcate him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

The movement looking to the removal
of General GRANTS remains from New
York to Arlington is making great head
way. 1t was generally approved by the
Grand Army of the Republic men at their
encampment at Boston. The New York
Tribune sadly says "tho people of this town
have disappointed the reasonable expecta-
tions Of the nation by their inaction and
neglect of patriotic duty. The collapse of
the GRANT monument enterprise sufficient
ly discredited the reputation Of the me-
tropolis. but the erection Of an ugly stable
near the shabby vault has Deena browning
Disgrace. which has excited the indigna-
ton of the country"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

The execution was successfully, orderly,
and effectually accomplished. There was
no demonstration. and the town was very
quiet. Sheriff Lee remarked that old Vir-
einia rope beats New York electricity.
Sheriff Jones managed the entire ALTAR as
iudiciouslv as if he had been an expert
epced executioner, although this was his
first experiment The military from
Richmond which escorted the condemned
man here from Petersburg were in attend
ance at the scalold. but their presence
WAS not needed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
The Duke of Brunswick's Wealth.

Geneva became the universal legatee of
Charles H.. Duke of Brunswick, on his
death some years ago. This arrangement is
contested by thevicomte de Ciyry and the
affair has come before the Civil Tribunal
of the Seine. The Vicomte maintains that
the German law courts have recognized
him as grandson of the Duke through his
mother, Elizabeth Wilhelmina Countess
Of Colmar and Blankenburg, and he sc-
eordingly claims his share OF the heritage
and asks that the will be declared null and
void on the ground that the old Duke Of
Brunswick was not responsible agent
when he drew II up. The Civil Tribunal
Of the Seine has pronounced first judy
msnt by default. II viii be opposed by
the municipality Of Geneva, which con-
tends that the French law courts have no
authority in the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

ties and advantages and tho men At the
head Of It's enterprises. The work was
well done. creditable alike TO the vindicasor
and to Stanton. Indeed the newspaper
referred to has 4 reputation for doing well
whatever II undertakes and loses nothing
in this latest venture of its enterprise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
rry- FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN

tSy- FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH-Rev. j. CALvIs STEWART. PASTOR
Divine service SABBATH at Ii A. NJ. Preaching by
the Pastor
sabbath school at $50 4. VI.
Sabbath night service discontinued for the
summer.
Wednesday lecture at s:i5 p N. during July.
Discontinued thereafter.
Ar EMANUEL CHAPEL corner Beverly and
Washington streets, union service Of the
church and chapel congregations will be held
every SABBATH at 6 o'clock p. NJ. Preaching by
Rev. j. CALVIN STEWART. All cordially invited.
Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

Mr.. r. A. Brock. whose contributions to
Virginia history have been of priceless
value, has been made by the British Record
Society honorary local secretary for this
State. The Earl of Beauchamp is the
president and the Lord Bishop of Oxford
one of the vIce-presidents of the organi-
zattOD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
HANGED.

The officer adjusted the the loop and
placed the black cap over his face. AT
signal from Sheriff Jones the cord was
pulled and the trap-door dropped. The
fall was 81 feet. The neck was broken,
oply one heave Of the breast. slight
raising of the knees. and Phillips was
launched into internity. Aftei hanging
nineteen minutes Drs. Baskerville and
Epps pronounced HIM dead. There was
not struggle. The place of execution
was in the rear yard of the jail and en-
tirely screened from the view of outsiders.
Only officers and citizens with permits
from the Sheriff were admitted TO see that
the law was enforced. Sherifs Buntin of
Norfolk county, Turnbull of Brunswick,
and Lee of Greeneville, were present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

There is a whole army OF workmen
for us what will be the largest
dry goods store in the city. Every de-
partment will be larger than formerly.
There will be more salespeople, more
goods to sell. all OF which will be OF adj
vantage to you.
We hope to be ready by the LIST day
Of September, and our first day will see
the opening of the new Carpet and Cur
tain Department, for which we have
been buying many months past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
THREE LITTLE SHEPHERDS.

1.-THE reason knew that God did not
send the angels, He sent three little shep-
herds while was laying under convection.
Two shepherds came on each side OF me;
One was on my breast and turned itsen
and laid down, and them got mp ana turhI
ed Ali around and licked me in the face. |
raised TO catch hold of him and he got
away from me. and | have not seen HIM
any more. Then Immediately l rose and
had gloriful time to myself. heye no
fears. but am fully prepared. wish my
wife to keep this"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

We find great and growing sentiment
favoring a more commodious and conve-
nient ball for the session OF the Democratic
convention next Tuesday. If a large hall
be secured and placed at the disposal of
the convention no harm can and much
good may be done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

In the Vrginidn Norfolk possesses the
only eight-page daily in this Common
wealth. We commend the enterprise of
the publisher, and are proud of the great
seaport city that has made his under
taking not only possible, but successful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
sayBROAD-sTREET METHODIST

CHURCH Broad and Tenth streetsl-Rev. 5. s.
LAMBETH. ID. D., Pastor. prayer
meeting SUNDAY MORNING ate O'Clock. Sunday
school and Bible classes al $3.50 A. NJ. Preach
ing at II o'clock A. NJ. and s O'Clock y. N. Lee
ture WEDNESDAY, EVENING at o'clock. Class
meeting THURSDAY EVENING at O'Clock. IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16

Phillips then supposing 0verbeywas dead
he and Irwin left him lying in the road,
where he was found by Mr.. Blanks. .
neighbor who happened to be passing that
wsJ. and he also saw Just before be came
UPON 0verbey PROSTATE IN the road tbs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
syCENTENARY METHODIST

CHURCH Grace street between Fourth and
Fluh)-Rev. WILLIAM Z. JUDKINs. PASTOR
Preaching at II O'Clock A. N. and az SIS p. NJ
by tho pastor. sunday school at s;l5 A. NJ. We'd
nesday-night service at Sis O'clock. Seats free
Strangers and others always welcome Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
Women a. Cashiers.

One of the first openings made for vo-
men in the mercantile world was at the
cashiers desk, and despite the numerous
in no other Aald do they make greater
success. You never hear Of woman en-
bsxzler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
MY CLAY.STREET METHODIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH. SOUTH ,corner Of Clay
and Adams street-).-Presching by the pastor.
Rev. W. II. ATwILr, at II A. NJ. and p VI.
Sunday school at IA. ". "Wednesday services
Atlas P.M Thursday class and prayor-meet-
ing at 7:i5 p. n. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-16
1aT TRINITY METHODIST

CHURCH corner Of Broad and Twentieth
strests,-Rey. J. T. WHITLEY, Pastor. SUNDAY.
August l7th. the Pastor will preach at II A. NJ.
on "The Unjust steward "a an Example," and at
SIP. N. on 1.-TWO Men In Two Worlds" Sunday
school OF Oils A. N. Services on WEDNESDAY,
MIGHT at 8o'clook. A cordial welcome all.