The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-17
TAMMANY ALARMED.
POPULARITY OF THE NEW YORK
CITIZENS MOVEMENT.
Opposition to Mayor Grants Renomina-
tion--Funerai OF Major George stewart
Railroad Earnings-GenersiM Metropoi-
itan Mention.
NEw YORK BUREAU !
RICHMOND DAILY TINES,
August 10, 1870. J

August 10. 1870.
The growing popularity of the citizens
movement is causing much uneasiness
among Tammany politicians. A few weeks
ago they were Of the opinion mat the move
ment did not amount to anything" Now
they admit that it is gathering more force
than they expected it would, and they re-
cognile in it the beginning Of an opposition
more formidable than they had calculated
upon encountering at the coming election.
The opposition in Tammany Hall 10 The
denomination Of Mayor Grant j. growing
Grants opponents say that in view Of the
strength that the citizens movement is de-
VclOping his denomination il out OF the
question. a. Tammany will have harl
struggle 10 elect the best man IL nomi-
mates. and therefore II would be most I'M
wise 10 nominate man who IL notably
weak with the independent voters.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
The gross earnings of one hundred AMI
fit y-eight railroads in July showed an in
crease OF s.. 100, $50. The AtchiS0n system
leads in magnitude of increase. Ranking
next in the order named comes It. Paul,
Manitoba, East Tennessee. Canadian Pact
lie, Denver and Rio Grande, and Norfolk
and Western. each gaining Oy, $4,000.
Mobile and ohio, East Tennessee, and Nor
folk and Western gained about twenty-five
per cent. each.
AN OCEAN RACE.
The race between the TcutOnc and the
City of New York is still the topic Of con
yersaton among shipping men II was uni
yersally admitted that the 1eutOnic bad
proved herself a remarkable boat, but there
were a great many who shook their heads
when they heard that she had lowered the
record. 1t is generally believed that the
IcutOnic will 20 on record rs the fastest
ocean greyhound afloat. The IoutOnic and
City of New York will start on return
voyage next Wednesday morning. Both
are advertised 20 sail AT 5 O'Clock. The In
man people entertain some hopes that ln
the next race their boat will prove the Vie
tor.
MAJOR srEwART's FUNERAL.
Major Joseph II. Stewart's funeral took
place from his residence. 2i3 west One
Hundred and Thirty-ffth street, Yesterday.
The body was placed in a receiving vault at
Greenwood, pending ar angements for its
removal 10 Austin, Tex, for burial.
Though only res cent Of this
city Tor year. Major stewart was
Is well known among the people he came
in contact with as if he lived here all his
life. He was born in Cambridge. Md, May
10, 1871. and was educated at West Point.
At the breaking out Of the war he enlisted
IN the Confederate army a. a private. Al
It's close he was "A major. lie persistent
ly refused further promotion. After the
war he settled in st. Louis, where be- began
the study of law. lie removed 10 Little
Rock. Ark, and latterly to Austin, Texas.
Together with his law practice be ostab-
lshed "A bank in that city. lie was instrn-
mental in founding the Confederate Home at
Austin. Major stewart was one Of the pris
oners of the old Capitol Prison at Washing
ton. \ wife and four children survive him.
lie was a member of rammany Hail. the
Harlem Democratic Club. the SagamOre
Club, and the southern club. lie was one
of the members who took a most decided
stand IN the club at ihe death OF Jefferson
Davis. lie was lieutenant-cOmmander OF
the Confederate Veteran Camp, this city,
and many representatives, of the above As
socidtions attended the funeral.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL.
The Rev. DR.. &. Tauben1ans has been
elected rabbi Of the congregation OF remple
Mount sinai, and will deliver his inaugural
address on the last sabbath in August. The
Rev. Mr.. IyOT, of Copenhagen. has been
elected cantor.
-Four fatal accidents took place In this
city early this morning by falling Oh a
roofs and Wind0w-sill-. This Is the result of
the practice at inhabitants 0i the crowded
districts in sleeping on the house tops and
at open windows during the hot period.
The Comic de Paris and Due DOrlcans
sail for the United states on the steamer
Germania from Liverpool on the 2iih Of
september. They will ho accompanied by
Comte Ilauss0n,ille, q member of the Aca-
deny; Due lisos, Marquis Iasteyric, and
others, and are going for tour ol the bat
tle-helds in Virginia.