The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-24
PETERSBURG.
Democratic Congressional Convention
Row in "A Church-Minor Mention.

PETERSBURG, Va, Sept. %. Special. r.
The Democratic Congressional Convention
10 nominate candidate for Congress from
the Fourth district of Virginia, will be held
I'm this city tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock, in the Hastings Courtroom. There
is considerable speculation as to who will
be the choice of the convention, as it is pretty
well understood that Hon. T.. c. Nenable will
not accept the nomination, although the
Democrats in the district are all anxious
for him 10 be their standard-bearer in
the approaching Congressional fight
Among those whose names have been
prominently spoken Of in connection with
the nomination is Mr.. w. X. Mcken-
ney, Of this city. but whether or not he
would accept the nomination if rendered
him, is not known. Mr.. McKenney is a
prominent and successful young lawyer
here.
The Republican, Congressional Com
mttcc, of this district, will meet here the
latter part of this week 10 determine
whether or not a convention shall be held
10 nominate a candidate for Congress.
The committee is composed of Robert
McCandlsh (chairman) Of Peters
burg, B. :. Hooper, Of Farmylle,
Frank Jarrett, Of Grcensyille county.
Mel and, Of POwhatan, and one other
member, whose name cannot now be re-
called.
The entire session Of the Hastings Court,
Judge D.-M. Bernard presiding, was con-
sumed to-day i'm the trial of Edward Rand
charged with the larceny of $50 from the
person of W. I. Godfrey. The jury failed "a
agree on verdict, and the case was con-
tinued 10 the next term Of the court. The
Jury stood seven for acqu ittal and five fnl
-. Al
place.
The congregation Of Third Baptist church
(cOlOrcd). Of which Rev. Henry DickcrsOn j.
pastor. had a very stormy and exciting
meeting last night. During the meeting one
1r two tights occurred inside Of the church
and three or four police officers had 70 go
into the building and command the peace
and threaten the disturbers with arrest. 10
is said the trouble was brought about by
the pastor and his followers wishing 10 eX-
pei some members. The meeting adjourned
amidst the greatest confusion about mid
night.
Services appropriate 10 the Day Of Atone
ment were held thi, evening in the syna-
gogue on Union street.
There are no changes in the peanut mar
ket to day.
The seating Of LangstOn is much regretted
by the friends of Mr.. Nenable, although it
was no surprise 10 most of the Democrats.
The Democratic City Convention tonight
appointed delegates 10 the Congressional
convention as follows Marcus Sized, j. B.
Evans. j. NJ. Pinck, John. X. Patterson, :.
W. Nenable, Alexander Hamilton, VIM. r.
Mckenney. l.. W. keplnger. :. j. Hurt.
Charles Watson. Alex. DOnnan. Jr.. +. W.
>ydnor, W. Ii. Eanes, George W. Eanes, {.
\. Slaughter, W. j. Chappell. Dennie Per
kinsOn. &. ID. Eanes. j. II. Chandelier,
J. G. Taylor, John L. kirkham, c. NJ.
Brster.
The suit of William VI. Anderson against
the Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany for S2o, 900 damages for Illegal eject
ment from "A car, has been removed from
the Circuit Court OF Dinwiddie county Ia
the Circuit Court Of Petersburg.
A daring attempt was made a day or two
ago by negro man TO commit "a criminal
assault on a highly respected young lady
residing near ManbOro, in Amelia county
lhe negro gagged the lady by nlling her
mouth with sticks, but she managed to give
an alarm, and the negro ran OIL without
accomplishing his object. There is great
excitement over the affair and the whole
county has been searched for the villain.