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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
THE RECENT PRIMARY.

Travellers in China tell us that the so-called
honest merchant there writes over his door
no cheating here" which is the same thing
es to tell US that honesty does not exist as
moral principle amongst such Chinese. Now
while it may be all right for the Chinese
tradesman to inscribe this legend over their
shops. are we ready to have 1t written over
all our election precincts no third pre-
cinct of Jefferson ward business done here.n
Has the third precinct of Jefferson ward so
scandalized our city that the oHuS prObdndi
is on each and every other precinct to show
that it too is not home of balot-bo stuff
fers? We do not and will not believe it, We
believe that the great body of our fellow
citizens are honest men and that the over
whelming majority Of them are shocked and
Inundated at what is proven to have taken
place at Jefferson wards third precinct.
We believe that our people demand reform
of the primary. and that knowing its essential
value to them they are unwilling to give it up.
but will earnestly back every intelligent
movement in the direction Of purifying rather
than abandoning il. Let the CITY Committee
then 60 right ahead and find out every in
stance of fraud that occurred in the late cleo
ton. Probe the whole matter to the bottom
and apply the pruning knife without fear or
favor. Wherever a dishonest or incompetent
election officer is found, remove him and
supply his place with another person in
whom the people have confidence,
and let the Committee run its eye over itself
Most of its members have the entire conf
dence Of the people, but all do not. This
should not be 50. 1t is of the very last i'm
portance that the people should believe in the
Committee itself, and as now constituted it
does not command unqualified confidence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
pusIsHINa NEGRO yAGgANcy.

In the course of the last few months MIS-
souri, has on several occasions been tue scene
of IN event which recalls to the minds OF
those whose memories go back before INC
war occurrences of q somewhat similar char-
acter which were necessarily part OF the III
etitution of slavery We refer TO the arrest OF
negro Migrants and their sale, for 1t amounts
60 that, for prescribed period aud for deii-
mite sum. There was such o sale at tayeIte
on Saturday. when three negro men ana one
negro woman were placed in The Old style on
the horse block in the courthouse yard ana
their services disposed OF for sixty days. the
strongest of the negroes being Knocked down
for SIS. a yery small figure as compared with
what he would have brought before the late
war if he had been hired out by his master.
These cases have excited some attention rs
being departure from the usual method OF
Furnishing vagrancy. and doubtless, too. be-
cause they are very striking reminders OF
system which has passed away.
We are not disposed to think that the au-
thorities of Fayette have been employing this
means of dscouraging laziness among the
negroes simply because it is calculated to irri-
tate the most respectable as we'll as the most
depraved individuals of the race. Their
object seems to DO Of much
more practical character. Fayette. like
a good many other Southern towns. has been
overrun with worthless negroes too indolent
to earn living by honest industry and pre-
pared at every opportunity that presents itself
TO prey upon the community. This evil III
Fayette grew 10 be intolerable. Mere arrest
for yagrancy accomplished nothing. The town
did not have sufficient work to keep large
chain-gang employed and it was too expen-
sive to support the negroes in idleness.
What was TO be done Adopt punish
mert which would increase the funds IN
the public treasury and az the same time
have acknowledgements influence upon tho
disposition Of the negroes TO become danger
Gus loafers and vagabonds. Sale upon the
horseback effected both objects. IL re-
minded the negro citizens of Fayette of their
days of slavery. and was therefore thing to
be avoided. IL added TO the income OF the
city. because instead of the negro vagrant
being a charge on the taxpayers he actually
became a source Of public revenue.
Ii would not be advisable to introduce the
Fayette precedent into Virginia, but this can
be said, that if all the negro Migrants in our
State could be sold in front of our court
house for term of service it would add
enormously to the productive value of the
race and would relieve the public interest of
one of the very heaviest burdens which now
incumbers its growth and prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
THE NEW YORK urnERN SOCIETY.

Captain G. Miles Collier, an ex-Confederats
veteran, now resident of New York. is in
the city on a brief visit in the interest OF the
New York Southern Society This society is
seeking to build up home in the American
Metropolis for Southerners. where all from
this section when they visit New York can
find congenial society and friends. The di-
rectors of the society have given special at
tention TO the perpetuation of the customs.
manners and traditions of the Southern peo-
pie. the promotion of social intercourse among
Southern residents of New York and the ex
tension of courtesies to nonresident South
erners who may be temporarily soiourning
in that city. complete library Of over
thousand volumes of purely Southern litera-
ture has been gathered and newspapers from
all over the South are received daily. Besides
this house has been leased and fitted up with
restaurant. parlors. billiard-rooms. sleeping
apartments and every facility for the inter-
course and entertainment of Southerners,
both resident and nonresident All this.
however. is but the nucleus Of such an estab-
lishment as the society wishes TO erect. Its
object now is but only to establish an elegant
home and library for visiting Southerners.
but to create a fund for the temporary relief
of Southern strangers in New York deprived
of other resources and who are worthy and
need assistance.
To accomplish this the society is DESTROYS
OF enlarging its nonresident membership.
and Captain Collier is in the city seeking to
arouse the interest of Richmond in the enter
prise. Every Southerner who can afford it
should unhesitatingly join their fellow
Southerners in New York engaged in this
most worthy work, which is calculated not
only to do 30 much good, but TO decidedly in.
crease the influence OF the South in the En-
pre- State
The TDus takes pleasure in introducing
Captain Collier to the people of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
CITY NAN UOKH.
BIDS for the Vault Work Opened-rhe Main
tenance of Parks.

Bids for the Vault Work Opened-rhe Main
tenance of Parks.
The Committee on Grounds and Buildings
Of the City Council held its regular weekly
meeting in the City Engineers Office last
evening. Chairman Curtis and MessIs.
Brander. Ferguson. Hardwlcke. Houston and
Iurpiu were present
Bids were opened for the vault work 10 be
done in the new City Hall. az follows: The
York Safe and Lock Company. Of York. Pa.
S2.If3. Halls SAFE and Lock Company. OF
Cincinnati. represented by H. f. Smith. in
this city. 81. 500. The latter firm also sub.
mitted a bid of $500 with some modifica-
tons suggested by them. IL was decided b
postpone the awarding OF the contract until
this evening at o'clock. TO enable the City
Engineer 10 make himself familiar with the
details OF the work 10 be furnished by the
two competitors.
A number of applications were received
from persons who wished 20 be employed on
tho new City Hall. The names or the appli-
cants were listed.
Considerable discussion took place over the
apportionment Of the several amounts neces-
sary for the maintenance of the various parks,
etc, under the control of the committee. but
the apportionment as suggested by Colonel
Cutshaw was finally adopted.
The usual number OF bills were ordered to
be paid and the pay roll for the past week was
approved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26

They Have Been Fixed BY the Common
Council and Aldermen.

They Have Been Fixed by the Common
Council and Aldermen.
The Common Council held special meet
ing at o'clock last evening and passed an
ordinance establishing the following voting
places for the municipal election TO be held
on the third Thursday in May.
CLAY WARD.
FIRST precinct. No. 1904 west Main street.
Second precinct. No. zoo west Broad street.
Third precinct, No. l24 west Broad street
Fourth precinct. No 42l south Pine street.
Fifth precinct. No 1913 Reservoir street
MONROE WARD.
First precinct. No. 10 south First street
Second precinct No. 2l2 north Second
street.
Fourth precinct. No. 40j north Third street
Fifth precinct. No. l19 south Second street.
MADISON WARD.
First precinct No. 100 north Seventh
street.
Third precinct. No 700 east Marshall street.
Fourth precinct, Burroughs coal Office, on
south Seventh street
JEFFERSON WARD.
First precinct, No. IA north Fourteenth
street
Second precinct. First Market HAL. SeVen-
tenth and Main streets
Third precinct 22lS east Main street.
Fourth precinct. No. 800 north Twenty first
street.
MARSHALL WARD.
First precinct No. 5000 Lester street,
Second precinct Corcoran Hall, No. 300
north Twenty fifth street.
Third precinct. Masonic Hall. No. III north
Twenty-hfth street.
JACKSON WARD.
First precinct. No 1873 Brook avenue
Second precinct No. l west Duyal street.
Third precinct. No. 202 east Duval street.
Fourth precinct. No. 5O7 north Seventeenth
street.
and concurred in the action taken by the
Common Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
City Circuit Court.

In the city circuit court yesterday suits
were instituted by Il. p. and I. L. Boisseau
and also by G. l.. Petieoas against the Rich
mond and Chesapeake Hallway Company for
$1,000 and $1,000 respectively.
These parties are owners or real estate near
the mouth OF the Eighth-street tunnel. by
reason of which excavation their uropertv was
seriously damaged.
suit Was also instituted by John y. Bass
against ,. J. Binswanger for $500. and by
Joseph W. Biaston against King Brothers for
$500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
DRY GOODS. &c.
FouRQuREAN, PRICE { Co.

Our new Taea Silks VISIONS Of BEAUTY, showing tinted
es alternating with shaded bands dainty sprays and richly en-
rodeed figures white ground These goods not shown
where in Richmond.
Once more the leading for Street Dinner and Evening
wear are SILKS and displaying exceptionally stylish and
tasty selection. 80
We would be Glad show you novelties Changcabe Ground
FIGURED Silks also Black and Coored Ground, wrought with
and embroidered designs
Gems of beauty in China and japanese Silk (receny opene
White Black and Colored Grounds Something of special
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26

It was earlier. therefore, but pernap, 10. ~
striking. II is to be noted, Also 'na' .n'
Herald expresses no regret In case 'u'"oo
Fields view shall prove to be tho correct one
and shall be adopted by the whole Court; ana
many other intelligent citizens wlii NC $40" "
disapprove Of construction OF inc ni'enu-
ment which shall deprive the States OF power
to convert themselves into Spanish inquiSi-
tons
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26

CONVENTIONS for the election of delegates TO
the state Convention were held yesterday in
several counties, and Cleveland delegates
were almost everywhere chosen. When the
instructions for Cleveland were not given
outright The delegates were instructed to vote
iof Tue most available man" which means
PRACTICALLY tho same thing as instructiug for
oieveisnd. 1t Is already chestnut for any.
BODY to talk OF voting for Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26

AccoMAo county yesterday elected Glove
land delegates TO the State Convention. BY
the time the convention meets all the coun-
ties except the few in which the machine has
been SO far successfully worked. Will be the
same way. There is no use Of old Virginia
tagging in the rear of the Democratic column.
and going contrary to the wishes Of the Dem
that has yet spoken has declared in favor of
Cleveland except that of New York. and even
there tho machine politicians are preparing
to desert their fayorite because of his waning
fortunes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
Tho Musicale.

The Mozart musicale was enjoyed by a
large crowd last evening, and the programme
presented was indeed a pleasing one. Miss
Grace McCuIloch sang excellent manner.
Miss Anita Cluss is an accomplished harpist
and the Philharmonic quartette rendered. in
cultured manner several selections.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26

NoTHINo shows so plainly the constant
state Of uneasiness in which the people of Eu-
rope live than the profound apprehension
with which the first of May is anticipated by
them. This is the occasion on which the
great labor organizations hold their annual
celebration. their demonstrations taking q
form which frequently seriously threatens
the peace of the communities. In oil of the
capitals on the Continent the amplest mill
tary provisions are made by the authorities to
put down the insurrectonary spirit if it should
dare to 60 30 far as to exhibit itself
In overt acts. 1t has for many
years beenlonly too plain that If these precau-
lions were not taken, scenes of frghtful dis
order would occur, for it is among the mem
bers of the laboring classes in Europe that the
most desperate Anarchists are found. men
who are the foes of State government and
who are eager to undermine the ediice OF
society itself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
BLACk GOODS

Diagonal Serge Botany Serge, Imperial Seal Batiste Tame
Chan Black Brocade Striped and Figured Grenadinete largest
complete and varied shown in this city from 81
upwards Double Width Plain and Striped Hermann with border
trim something pretty Large OF Fancy Black
Special value per yard Full stock of Crepe for Wells
and trimmings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26

Special attention called to large stock of Wash Zepys
16 per These goods equal style and finish the French
fabrics The cooring exquisite Those Wash Goods at l23c per
yard simply beautiful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26

The final refusal of Dean Bradley, the Gus
todian of Westminster Abbey. to admit bust
Of Lowell TO the precincts of that ediiice will
be approved 10y all Americans who have any
sense of the fitness of things. Why should
Englishmen desire to see in the Walhalla of
their eminent dead an efigy of an American,
however distinguished, but especially of an
American whose reputation will be as epheme-
raj as that of Lowell. He was never ranked
over in this country apong the
half dozen really great writer's whom
America has produced. lie had no claim what
ever to international literary pre-eminence.
The presence of his bust IN the Poets Corner
would have been an incongruity which would
have raised smile or frown on the face OF
every visitor to that sacred spot who did not
hail from New England
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26

Master Arthur V. Nunnally has returned
from Florida greatly improved in health. He
told me yesterday that he had a delightful
time while in the land of flowers and ethereal
mildness, and that he also enjoyed very much
reading the newsy columns Of THE TIMFs.
which had been sent him all the time he was
away.
The marriage of Mr. Fred. w. Richardson
of this city. and Miss Octayia v Christian. Of
Richmond. will take place at the First Bap-
tist church, Richmond this afternoon at 3
o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-26
EMBROIDERED FLANNELS.

of the and dainty patterns in these
shown White Blue Tan Blue and Red Black and White
GRAY and Tan and other colors
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SIX PAGES.


Miss Cav lectured al the Governors Mansion.
The committee are recounting and recanyass-
ing the Smiih-Spotswood yote.-Ihe Masonic
Fair Continues--The Episcopal Missionary
Society met.-Henrico Republicans held a
convention.
VIRGINIA.
Death at saluda of Mrs Annie W. Anderson
one of the charter residents Of that town.
Death Of Mr.. Robert Hudgn. OF Caroline. after
an Official service Of sixty-five years.-R. h..
Golfer. OF Texas. has been elected medalst OF
the Washington Society at the University
There will be lively contest at the Alexandra
urinary election - Eli Carter OF King
George. has been arrested for rob-
hing the mail--Rains have rendered
roads Of King George impassable.--
Eight negroes were jailed at Lynchburg sun
day night for the attempted murder Of Joel A.
Gubbard.-A call has been issued for a Prohi-
bition State convention in Lynchburg June
sth.--Several counties elected delegates to the
State Convention yesterday.
NORTH CAROLINA.
The colored Alliance in Eastern North
Carolina is rapidly falling oH.-Through trains
10 Atlanta from Washington will be run over
tbe.Atlantic Coast Line via the extension OF the
SeahOard hne.-ItIe graph once AZ heIotd
was broken open Sunday night and robbed of
thirty dollars.
GFFTRAL.
The Chinese Exclusion bill was discussed in
the Senate yesterday.-A meeting OF the kch-
none Terminal ompAny was held III New NoIh
yesterday-Mss Sarah NJ. Randolph died IN
Baltimore. Md, yesterday. Uncle Same Is not
after the Sugar md National Cordas'
trusts - wave OF incendiarism seems
10 be sweeping over Texas.--John Little
ex-sheriff of Cherry county, South Dakota
has been arrested Cor cattle stealing. An
other steamer. ladened with American grain
will leave for Russia in a few days.--A memo
ria in favor of the Frye bill from the Rich
mond Chamber of Commerce was presented tC
the Senate yesterday Count Charles Ferdi
nand satvlle de Lovesay. Of Paris, is dead
The German Government is making active
preparations TO punish Anarchists.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15

Toward the close of the trial Of NJ. f.
Kerr, of Charlottesville, Ind, for forgery,
am incident occurred which, while anus
ing, demonstrated that the average
American still believes in the efficacy OF
''signs." During a lull in the proceed
ings strange black cat, with fierce,
glazing eyes, appeared in the doorway,
causing O solemn silence to fall over the
assembly. 1t paused, looked about, and
slowly swishing its tail to and fro adj
vanced toward the space between the
prisoner and the jury's box. The ST.
lence became oppressive, and the Judge,
lawyers, jurors and prisoner craned their
necks and with open mouths gazed at
the creature.
"Would the apparition approach the
prisoner to be touched?' If so the man
was innocent and would be freed.
After standing as if transfixed for sec
onds it approached the prisoner, who
with q superhuman effort stretched
forth his hand and touched the glossy
fur. Immediately the cat gave joyous
''meow" and disappeared. All were con-
WINGED that Kerr would 60 free. He was
acquitted. Enquirer.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
A Battlefield Relic.

A valuable battlefield relic was recent
ly found near the city. 1t is an eighteen
carat gold case watch, manufactured by
the Tobias Watch company, Liverpool,
the case being No. 3,S6s. 1t was plowed
up one day last week by Mr.. Davis on
tho old breastworlzs in Coke's district,
Cobb county. The case is heavy and
comparatively uninjured, but the rust
has completely eaten the hinges up. The
covers were both found, but were sepa-
rated from the case. 1t is heavily jew
cled and was no doubt very fine watch.
The owner is supposed to have been
killed. Constitution.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15

Valuable Real Estate,

Tie prodigiou3 increase in the value of
Fifth avenue property is indicated by
the terms in which part of the land at
the southwest corner of Fifth avenue
and Thirtieth street, upon which the
new hotel, the Holland house, stands, has
been leased by Mrs. Mary J. Van Doren,
the builder and owner of that imposing
edifce. 1t is understood that Mrs. Van
Doren was able to buy outright three
fourths of the land necessary for the site.
but that for the corner part of it she was
compelled to pay the almost incredible
ground rent of $4,000 year clear, she
agreeing to pay the taxes.
It is understood also that the lease is
for 100 years. Hence the owner of this
land and the heirs will enjoy an income
of $13, 900 per year, free of all burden or
expenses, for the next 100 years. Think
of it! Thirteen hundred thousand dol
lars merely for the use of piece Of
land on Fifth avenue corner, without
the owner being obliged to spend one
cent for improvements, taxes or any
other form Of outlay. Fortunate, in
deed, are the possessors and inheritors of
Fifth avenue corner lots.-New York
Cor. Brooklyn Eagle.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
rhe Greatest Rallding I'M dine world.

The Greatest Building In the World.
An astonishing feature Of the Column
bian exposition will be one Of the palaces
grouped in the heart Of the fair grounds.
1t is the Manufactures building. 1t will
bear the same relation to this exposition
as the Eiffel tower did to that of Paris
in 1880, and indeed its possible use as @
vantage point from which to see the fair
grounds has terminated in the negative
the discussion for and against the con-
struction in Chicago of rival to the
great tower Of Paris. This greatest of
all the exposition buildings; and of the
buildings Of the world, will present to
Lake Michigan facade Of such length
as to suggest the wall Of a city, yet it is
SO admirably designed, SO light and
graceful in its effect upon the vision,
that its true extent can only be compre-
hended when its dimensions are CO.
pressed in figures and by comparisons
1T is one-third of mile long, and to
compass it round about is to walk q
mile. The roof of it is 1858 by 7S8 feet,
and the span Of the dome. the largest
ever attempted, is 1888 feet. The roof is
230 feet from the ground, and the build
ing has forty acres Of ground floor. Two
OF the vast machinery halls of the Paris
exposition could DO wheeled through it,
and the Auditorium, the building of
which Chicago is most proud, could be
pushed under this great roof, tower and
all.-Julian Ralph in Harper's.