Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
THE PRIMARY VOTE IN PETERSBURG.
A Pledge That the Democratic Ticket VIII
BE Elected.

PETERSBURG, VA, April A-(Spe-
cial.)-Vague Observation-Disclosures " h'
certain source-have been In circula'ioh
for several days that an independent anu
Democratic municipal ticket would DC put
I'm the field to be voted for on the fourth
,rbursday in May, as against the ucke,
nominated at the late Democratic pr
mary. 1t Is not believed that any such
course will be pursued. In the hrst place,
the large vote cast at the primary uhder
pledee is sufficient guarantee that the
Democratic nominees will be elected by
a large majority In the second place,
the large primary vote Is OF itself evil
dence that the Democratic vote OF
the city is more solidly united than ever
before which fact renders certain the
election of the Democratic ticket by big
majority.
A NEGRO JUMPS TO HIS DEATH.
An unknown colored man was instantly
killed last night near Chester. on the
Richmond and Petersburg railroad. From
what can DO learned. 1t appears that
three colored men boarded the late train
which left Richmond-the parties trying
to beat their way to Petersburg. When
discovered by the conductor. Captain Rag
land. they were all on the platform OF
one OF the cars. This was at point near
Chester. Captain Ragland went TO the
door to invite the men into the car To
pay their fare or to get on the train.
but before ne could do either the three
men jumped from the platform. The
train at the time was going at a rapid
speed. The train was stopped by the con-
ductor for fear some accident had &C.
fha nd hp ~ n
the spot where they had jumped OF. The
body Of one of the men was found on the
side OF the track dead. and showing that
death was caused by fracture Of the
skull produced by his head striking one
Of the railroad sls Nothing was found
upon the person Of the deceased that
would lead to his Identification. An effort
was made to find the other two men who
| had jumped from the train, but they had
| taken to the woods and escaped. The
| railroad authorities sent a coffin out this
morning for the burial OF the dead man.
THE ASSISTANT POSTMASTER.
Colonel Joseph L. Rockwell stated TO
| your correspondent this morning that the
| report of his being an applicant for the
| position Of assistant postmaster under
| General Hugh K. Smith, the appointee.
was an error, and that he would not
accept the place IL offered to him. This
leaves only three names to be submitted
| to the new postmaster.
In the Mayors Court this morning
Daniel Keys (coloreD was arraigned on
the charge of larceny. 1t was shown by
the evidence that the accused had taken
| the property to satisfy debt due him.
| and he was fined s. by the Mayor.
To-day the Chief of Police received
money from the father Of the young
tramp, Frank Bear. who resides In Wash
ington, to pay the fare Of the boy back
home. The little fellow left home with.
out the knowledge OF his parents.
CHIEF FARLEY'S CONDITION.
The condition Of Chief Engineer Farley
who was so badly wounded by the ex.
plosion at the late fire, Is not regarded
as so favorable to-day. His condition Is
indeed, most pitiable. He is still cared fol-
at the Home for the Sick.
| At meeting Of the Supervisors Of Ches
terrified county yesterday II was unani
mously voted TO impose tax on the dog:
in the county-50 cents on each male and
IS cents on each female dog.
PERSONAL.
Information has been received Of thu
death In New York of Miss Sarah Ke
van. sister of the late John and Andrew
Kevan. Of this city. She had reached thu
venerable age or nearly 80 years, and wa:
known and beloved as generous Chris
tan lady.
Mrs Mary Gordon. a venerable ant
beloved Christian lady. died to-day a
the residence OF her grandson. Mr.. W
NJ Habliston. In this CITY, aged about 8
years. She was widely connected ant
we'll known In this city and Richmond.
1t is reported that DR.. Chisholm. on,
Of the most eminent medical specialist
in Baltimore, will shortly wed a charm
ing and lovely young lady of this city.
From the best information to be oh
tanned II is believed that the late appi
Is the only fruit In ms section tina
escaped the recent freezing spell.