The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-25
The Democratic Primary to Elect City Off,
GERS for Richmond Becoming Interesting.
FOUND MOOASHIRE-WHISKEY IN THERE
The Great Confederate Veterans Re-
union Being Prepared For Me-
kiulcy's Strength i'm Virginia At
tracing Attcutiou-ThcI Identify OF
the MINI Killed Noi discovered.

ty in whose house revenue officers re- |
Gently found four barrels of moonshine
: whiskey, did not cut much OF figure
at the late session of the Legislature.
He was in his seat quite regularly and !
attended committee meetings promptly.
But he did not offer bill or make II
motion all the time he was here. Mr..
Adams is apparently about 20 years of
age. He Is Republican in politics
The wonderful strength Mckinley Is !
developing in Virginia is very cncour- |
aging to his friends. They believe he
will get the entire delegation from this |
State. While the sympathizers with
Col. Lamb In Richmond are not favora-
BILE to the Ohio man, the friends of the
State Chairman In many other parts of
the State are warm supporters of Nc
Kinley Bahen and Mitchell do not rel
ish the idea of Mckinley being Presi-
dent. for the reason that Waddill and
Allan would almost surely control the
patronage in Richmond.
The arrangements for the great Con-
federate veterans reunion. to be held
here In June and July. are we'll adj
vanccd. There are Il dozen or more
committees hard at work. The construc-
ton OF the auditorium is progressing
rapidly. The building is to be ut the
Exposition grounds, which will be reach
ed by street car lines by the time OF the
reunion. IT is believed that the crowd
In attendance will be larger than that
which was here when the Lee monu-
ment was unveiled. Very cheap rates
have been given by all railroads cast
of the Mississippi river.
All of the facts about the Republican
Convention In Hcnrlco did not be-
come public until to-day. rs the meet
Ing was held in secret. II appears that
of the forty delegates the Waddill-Al-
Ian faction had thirty-two and the
Lamb Bahen Mitchell wing had eight
Seeing that they were whipped. Bahen
and Mitchell, who were on the. ground
had their delegates to bolt They met
In their own convention and elected dele
gates. There WILL therefore. be con-
testing delegations from the county at
the District and state conventions.
The Democratic primary to nominate
city officers Is going to be an election
OF much interest. Captain II. p Reeve
is making an active fight for the Mayor
atty against Mr.. Taylor. Within thd
last few days Messrs r. NJ. S. Valen-
4 tine and Charles w. Fellows have come
out IS candidates for Auditor There
ARE three in the race for City Sergeant,
land two for commemorative attorney,
The City Collector and Sheriff will have
6 no opposition and no one has yet come
saout against High Constable Garrison
4 There. will he an unusually large num.
/ Der of aspiran,s for Aldermen and Coun.
cilmen, Political meetings are held nov
almost nightly.
Policeman 2. G. Lamkin. who Is &C
cused of sending improper letter:
through the mails t. Miss Lena I,,vnn
was before United States Commissione,
Peasants to-day. His counsel made a,
EFFORT TO have the case d.missed on tn,
ground that the matter complained M
was not a sufficient basis upon which Il
rest prosecution Failing in This ex
mination was waived and the case wa!
SeTtlned 70 the grand jury. Lamkin wa.
allowed bail in the sum of $1,000. Thu
policeman Is now under suspension II,
order of the Mayor.
All OF the Richmond rooters are mucS
pleased with the team Wells has signed
large crowds witnessed the practice
yesterday and to-day Brfnker. the mn.
ny man, Is showing up splendidly n,
third base, and Ii Is proba BILE tha, hr viii
oe played regularly in the infin,d
shortstop Sweeney got here to-day. Pen.
oer ana wood are expected tomorrow
The identity of the young white man
VINO was Killed at the S-mile-post. on the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomn r
railroad yesterday. Is still a mystery
y possible clew was FURNISHED mis-
morning by Mr.. X. y. Hughes. of No
OIL North Sixth street Mr.. Hughes
toid state reporter That he believes
the deceased 10 have been a man nam d
clarke. whose home is In Tjnin n
Clarke called on Mr.. Hughes last sun
aay ana proved himself to be a brother
Pythian. He said he had been unr,r
tunate and was In distress MIR. Hughes
PROVIDED MIN with some neccssaries and
promised to bring his case before the
reHei committee. He made an appoint
nieht with Clarke to meet him yestcr-
gay but the stranger did not put in
ms appearance, and has not as vet been
heard from. The description of the
oeao man corresponds with the per-
sonar appearance of Clarke The rail
Hoad officials had heard nothing as IN
me unfortunate mans identity when
the reporter made inquiry OF them to.
day. ''' 70
The annual banquet of the Alumni
Association of the University of Vir.
sihia, to be given. as usual. on /. fer
sons birthday anniversary the IAN az
April, will surpass all similar functions
E mat nave been witnessed in this civ
me occasion will be Il memorable ono
The toast committee has not vet cow.
pleted the arrangements for that fca
ture. but that 1t will embrace the mos.
distinguished list of speakers We, 60.
cured for university alumni 5a mona.
IS assured. Presiden: Cleveland's name
has b en- suggested for place amonr
the list OF prominent people 10 be in