Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-30
No CONTEST.

II seems 10 be pretty wen settled that the Re-
rublicans will put up no ticket TO oppose the
democrats at tho May election. such. IT II ssld'
was the opinion arrived at ailer discussion az
yocont conference Of leaders hold here. Nomi-
nations Tor councilmcn aud Justices OF tho peace
in some 81 the wards viii probably be the only
mes made.
Mr.. Alexander Delaney, Of Richmond, was in
the city to-day.
The Zines collected in the Mayors Court this
month amounted 70 about 500. or course in
many instances the fines inn posed were not PAD.
There Is no question about substantial al
vance In tho prices of real estate IN this city,
especially in the western portion OF tho Town.
The prices Of laud are also looking up IN the Gd-
Joining counties. Tho large number OF settlers
within the past few months has given an air OF
activity 20 the real estate trade, and the number
u inquiries for farms promise stll greater
activity.
ALI. or THEM COMING.
Al The organized white military companies In
this section Including The campo OF Confederate
veterans viii attend tie unveiling ceremonies
10 Richmond on the 23th Of Nay.
4 called meeting 81 the Hoard OF Supervisors
g. Chesterfold county was held today 20 con-
f'der tho matter OF the gradihg 'Le bet-L'ne
railroad around Richmond 50 far as II Apper-
tails o. certain points In that county II - I'M
deu,ood that ithe hoard, Will visit the points
about which there Ia trouble.
The farmers throughout this section are fully
up with their work and are now planting corn.
"hc wheat and oat-ne1s look we'll, ana every
iaing gives promise OF good crops thisyc
TIE WAY UNCLE SAM PAYS.
Tho United States Government hiss been gen
orally regarded as liberal N tho pay 1t gives its
officers and employees. But there II an instance
here which At least - some extent disproyos this
belief Tho Collector OF Customs gots nothing
for his services. 10 bo sure he does not do much
in tie way Of collecting customs, but ho has a
good deal of business TO attend 20. lie WAS I'M
an rccrntly allowed IA ciork Al salary, but this
assistance has been taken from him. lie Is also
10y virtue 81 his orlce custodian OF the Govern
ment building here. but a. such Is allowed no
talGry-a responsible position, which should
command not only respect but pay. Tie gen
tleman who holds and faithfully discharges the
duties 81 this Office II ex-Mayor I. :. Jarrati,
man Of conspicuous honesty, integrity, ana en-
Grey. ana one WHO deserves better al the hands
OF the Government
WORK oF THE EXCISE BOARD.
The Excise Board oday approved the appii-
cations Of eighteen hQuor-deelers Tor licenses.
the only Application. about which the board
has hesltated are ihOse OF parties who II 10 al
legged, have been convicted OF selling liquor on
Sunday. In violation Of the state and city laws.
These however, a. 10 believed. will DO finally APP
proved, with the undcrstandtn that hereafter,
Il the present board Ia In existence, no license
win DO granted 10 any one Who sells liquor on
tho sabbath.
No liquor is allowed 10 be sold At the court
houses OF Dinwiddle aud Surry Sounties, license
60 do 90 having been refused by the judges Of
Gaose counties ROBIN ADAIR.