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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

CAIRO, ILL.,. July "a bloody butchery was
enacted near the village of Omstead last
evening by O crazy negro named Daniel
Welsh. Arming himself with a club, and un-
der the impression that he was charged with
the task of killing the devil. no rushed
along the highway and struck down
all he met His first victim Was
Harry O'Dell, aoed seventeen. whom he
Drained. His next victim was an old negro
named Columbus. and the third another
negro named I'd Davis, all Of whom he
struck down and then beat their heads into
Jelly. He was captured shortly afterwsrd by
the sheriff and posse and placed in jail at
Mound City
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

San FRANcIsco, Cal. July 9.-The steamer
Monowai arrived from Sydney via Samoa and
Honolulu this afternoon. All is quiet at
Samoa King Maletoa and Chief Mataafa
are the best OF friends. and there is no likei-
hood Of any disturbance There WAS a little
trouble recently. but it was altogether OF q
religious nature. and WAS soon settled.
A fire at Sura. Fiji May 18th. destroyed
property valued at s2OO.0OO many Of the
principal buildings in the town being burned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

4 Lively Fight for the Congressional Noni-
nation In the Knoxville District.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July "a Knoxville,
Tenn, special says: The Republican Con
gressional executive committee was in session
here to-day and decided to have primary
election on August sth to select Republican
candidate for Congress from the four now
seeking the nominations -Messrs. Rule. fiouk.
Meek and Woodruff. There is victory for
Houk. as those who oppose him are divided
among the three others IL is now Honk
against the field, with chances in favor Of
HOuk.
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the friends and relatives OF the dead and
wounded or missing to seek for the victims,
has been made permanent.
The court of appeals has annulicd the de-
cree of sequestration issued by President
Aubepin of the civil tribunal OF the Seine in
regard 10 the Chilisn war vessels which have
been constructed in France by the Societe des
FORCES ct Chantiers for the Chilian Govern
ment. The court in annulling the decree
holds that the vessels we're ordered by tho
Government Of President Bamaceda, which
is the only legally constituted authority in
Chill recognized by France.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10
chr,stian Endeayor Delegates Arrive.

MrxNEAroLIs, MrsN.. July s.--The District
of Columbia delegates 10 the Christian En-
deayor Convention arrived at this morning.
avoiding night arrival by spending last night
At Madison. Wis. with carriage drive, visit
10 State University and a sail on Lake Monona.
The delegation made an excursion this morn
ing to Minnehahs and Hiawatha Parks and
Minnehaha Falls Of Longfellow fame.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

New YoRK. July Am explosion. occurred
nj 10 o'clock this morning IN the malt room of
Everard's brewery. no. " east 1891 street
Louis Reise. David WidInan and Jacob
Myers were severely burned about the face
and arms. The damage 10 the building was
slight. The cause of the explosion is un-
lpoun
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Killed by q Train.

Orxyy III. July Mrs. Rebecca Ray
mond and her little four-yoar-od son were
struck and killed by passenger train on the
Ohio and Mississippi road near here this
morning. Mrs. Raymond was picking
berries and her child stretched on the track.
The mother tried to rescue the child. but both
were run over and killed,
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soi,s Record Broksn.

san ANToSIl. Tax. July 9.--The highest
official temperature recorded here in four
years was marked yesterday, the mercury st
the weather station marking i06 degrees.
Business was partially suspended on hccount
of the heat.
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soap-Works Burned.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. July 9.-The Birming-
nam sosp-works, owned by j. d. Coughlin,
pi Toledo. OHIO, and n. w. Dwyer, OF A.
.anta. Ga, were burned to-day. Loss, sS2.-
NOi insurance, $4,000. The ire was OF in
tndisry origin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

CHICAGO. July Q.
NSON AND HIS
men had their bat
ting togs on to-day
and knocked Cassian
out Of the box.
Thornton came near
faring the same way.
Anson has an idea
that Gumbert may
be a fit man TO put
against Mutrie's men
when they come
here. so he tried
him against Harry
Wright's aggrega-
ton, and If Anson
tbipke tho sap,a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

NEw ORLEANS. La. July "A special from
Clifton. Bosque county. Tex, ssys the house
of s. p. Anderson. fifteen miles west Of that
place, was struck by lightning last night, sad
hnderson's wife and three daughters. all that
were in the house at the time. killed The
building WAS burned 10 the ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

Cry OF Mrxrco. July 9.-El Partido Glib
erall has received dispatches from Guatemala
announcing that revolt has taken place In
the district of Queseltanago. and the uprising
Is gaining in force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10
Tmn Clans at war.

CArrLErrsBuRG. Ky, July 9-The war be-
tween the Cline and Deskins clans in Logan
county. w. Va, isstill raging. All the parties
are armed with Winchesters and are firing at
each other across Tug river Three men have
been killed during the past week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

the method Of execution. but none that could
bring quicker or more painless death. His
idea is to let the man have his head free, let
around.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-10

But tho ChicaGos wiu-RcsuIts Of the other
Games.
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p. B.H. J.
Chicagos.. O10OO42-l1 13 /
Phiadephias.. o o o 0 3 0 6-3 3 3
Batteries: Gumbert and Kittredge Cassian.
Thornton and Clements. Umpires, Howard
and Powers.
CINCINNATI, O.. July 9.-Brooklyn suffered
another defeat at tie hands Of the Reds to-
day, and that after they had gained lead Of
one run in the fifth inning by daring base
running. Wards men could not do IA great
deal with Radbourne's delivery. In the ninth
inning the Btdegrooms went TO, pieces and
presented the home team with FIVE runs.
Score: r. BH p
Cincinnati ......1 02111O 5-11 16 3
Brooklyns.. ....2 0 8 1 0 0 o. 6 7 4
Batteries Radbourne and Clark; HemmiDg
and Kinslow. Umpire, McQuaide.
At Pittsburg
R. B.H. p.
pttsburgs. s......1 0 0001310-7 2
New Yorks.. 0 1 0 0 0 10 o. 2
Batteries Calvin and Mack Keefe and
Clark. Umpire, Lynch.
At Cleveland:
r. BH. Y
Clevolands. ...45OOO121i-I4 Is 5
Bostons. .........O 10110 0 o. 3 II
Batteries Young and Zimmer; Getzein
and Bennett. Umpire, Bennett.
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WERE THE BODIES ROASTED ?
Conflicting Statements Regarding The
Burning Of the -Four Men.
DR.. DANIELSRLATLY DENIES THE REPORT
But Reporter Tells Horrible story About
the Blsckening of smiler's Body--sn In
teryiew With One of the Witnesses.

New YoKK. July 9.--The Evening World
had several reporters to follow the body Of
Smiler. one Of the men elotrocuted at Sing
Sing Tuesday last. to this city. One Of the
reporters secreted himself In the cellar Of tho
undertaken whore the body Of Smier was car
ried on its arrival in this city. The reporter
says in his account this afternoon that the
undertaken and his men. after the body was
lowered in the cellar, removed the upper half
OF the lid of the coffin, when one OF the men
uttered an ejaculation of horror at the sight.
Who ever said that this body was not
burned is liar" muttered one Of them. The
undertaken and his assistants then put back
the store above. The next instant the re-
porter was by the side Of the coffin.
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At Boston. X. B.H. X.
Boston. 000I100- 2
ST. Louis ....0 0l 10002x-4 2
Batteries: Burlington and Murphy; Stivetts.
and Munyan Umpire, Kerins
AT Baltimore. RB.HE.
Baltimore .....0 400OIx-5 2
Louisvilles....O 0 600 5000 6 3
Batteries. Mcmahon and Robinson. STRAIT
ton and Cahill. Umpire. Ferguson.
At Philadelphia p. B.H. X.
Athletics ......OOO OO1OIOO3-5 II 0
Cincinnatis % 0 3 OOOO-3 s
Batteres-Chamberla and Milligan Mains
and Kelly Umpire. Jones
At Washington: r. BH. x.
Washington. ..2OO2 2OO4OO-8 10 5
Columbus ....3 O10O12-7 2
BattorIes-I freeman and Mcclure; Knell
and Dowse. Umpire, Davis.
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A letter has been received by Government
official here stating that a Captain Annatt at
Norfolk, Va, is collecting crew to man
Island Sound to proceed 10 Mexican waters to
hunt tor treasures" The nature of the
treasure is not stated but from the letter 1t is
thought that the expedition is for flibuster-
ing purposes. The writer called attention to
the expedition and asked if it will be lawful.as
be wishes to join it if so. No reply has been
sant 10 the inouirv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-26

~ TWWNNI ID IIINI 10 WIN W "'IITIIN-
ton and beverly streets.-Sunday school at $3.50
A. NJ. Sunday. Preaching 40 3 o'clock T.. NJ. by
Mr.. JAalEs Cook and also Friday evening a. s:i5
o'clock. Il
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PRIMARIES TO CHOOSE DELEGATES
To u Convention Which VIII Nominate Aibe-
marie Candidates.

marie Candidates.
CHARLoTrEsYILLK. W., Sept. 2j.-lSpe-
cial. Tho Democratic voters of the city will
assemble at the places appointed Friday next
at T. COP. n. 10 appoint delegates TO the con-
ventiOn 20 nominate two Candidates Tor the
Legislature. The convention will be held
Jointly with the county Of Automatic.
At "A meeting of the city council 1t was
unanimously resolved that ou election DC heid
at the general election in November 10 au-
thorizo the city TO issue 100000 IN coupon
bonds To pay Of the floating debt incurred IN
repairs 10 the gas works. the purchase Of land
at the water works and for improving the
streets.
Hon Jefferson NJ. Levy has sent another
fifty dollar check 10 Mayor Samuel Is. Woods
to be turned over 70 the manager OF tho
Piedmont Hospital. This amount represents
tho gross receipts for entrance fees 20 Month
cello during the month Of August.
Intelligence has been received OF the death
Of Mrs. George II. Rice, near kents Store, IN
Fluyanna.
Tho union meeting commenced at the
Baptist church in Scottsvile sunday Is quite
successful.
Mrs. NJ. j. Harris. of Scottsvil!e, has gone
20 New Ork
There were over fifteen conversions during
the revival at CrOZet.
Miss Marion Stires. Of Norfolk. is with Mrs
Lizzie Gunther at the University.
Mr.. w. K. Duke is in Texas
Miss Polly Sampson OF GordOnsTille, is
visiting Miss Stone at the University.
Mrs G. NJ. Small. Of Washington, is staying
with her aunt, Mrs. j. j. Pace. at Crozet, as
are also Mrs. William Doherty, Of Fort
Worth, Texas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-26
FLAMES FROM THK GROUND.
Curious Phenomenon Reported in SmYth
Capitalization Marriage.

MARION. Va. Sept. 25.-ISpecial l-On Mr..
L. NJ. Pugh's farm, in Rye Valley. this coun-
ty, there Is u curious phenomenon. II is n
flame from the ground. al Old field. At first
il was no larger than a mere burning brand
but gradually II grew larger and assumed
greater proportions until hye feet or moro il
blaZed. Upon approaching tie spot where
the mystery appeared the fra would move
slowiy away and gradually vanish ON and
On, night and day, this strange phenomenon
has been observed, aud every means has been
employed 10 solve the cause of IT, appearance.
but H. no purpose. Search has been made
for material cause. but mono found
Quite a happy event occurred yesterday.
Miss Laura Lincoln. of this place. and DrfA.
j. Horne. OF Glade Springs, were married At
the residence Of the brides father. Rev
frank L. Mcfaden performing the ceremony.
lr. Horne Is prominent and prosperous
physician Of Washington county. and is an
excellent gentleman Miss Lincoln Is the
daughter OF Mr.. e. f. Lincoln. who Is promi-
nent in the Well known firm of Lock & Lin
coin Of this place
Miss Matte Sexton, Miss Pearl lCarper.
X. III. King. and Q. G. Lincoln. all of.whom
have been Ill, are improving as rapidly as
could be expected.
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Delegates TO tho Worlds Conference OF '''
r. A. Workers Return-Norfoik Notes.

u.
NORFOLK. Va, Sept. 25.-ISrecial ]-sey.
entv sporting men followed the remains OF
lack Williams to the New York, Philadelphia
md Norfolk railroad wharf this evening az D
o'cIock. The pall-bearors were in full oress.
Tho floral offerings were beautiful ana eiap-
crate Steve Brodie. Of New YORK. also tne
brother of Williams. telegraphed deslIlps "
nav all expenses, but this the sporting men
would not allow. and tho expenses were pa'u
before the body left the city. .
The delegates 90 tho Worlds conferences VI
Young Mems Christian Association Morh.Is
have returned. There were nine ne'sSastI
from Virginia, with Or. Smith, OF hahuoipn-
Macon, at their head. ~
Joseph T. Wilson, Familiarity known 10 IN,
friends in this city a. Colonel Joe. dlea
hero this morning at o'clock at the home OF
his mother. He was native OF NOTION.
One hundred and twenty-four Immigrants
arrived today by the Old Dominion steamer
Roanoke from New York. -. o..
The case OF the Key West Wrecklng Com
pany w. the owners of tho steamer tldoraco,
now being repaired at Newport News. wa, was
called to-day, but continued one week AHo
suit il for s75, 900 services rendered.
This afternoon at l:30 o'clock an accluen'
occurred at the SesbOard and Roanoke SHOPS
by which two men had narrow escape Ircn,
death. and an engine Of the Norfolk ana
Carolina road was wrecked. The engine was
running at high rate of speed with thirteen
cars. struck an open switch left the track;
pIoughed along for short distance ana
turned over in ditch.
The sale Of Lekies " Collins extensive saw
mills was made tonight to Michigan parties
and large company will be organized win
abundant capital. TO THE TINES correspon-
dent Mr.. GUNNER, who negotiated the
trade. said his people belong to no trust or
combination; that they did not need any pro-
lection which a trust could give. They own
81, 900 acres OF land in Louisiana. lO5,OOe III
Florida. and by this purchase will come INTO
possession Of many thousand in Virginia ana
the CarOlnas
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PA0E COUNTY COUPLES MARRY.
Dwelling Enthusiastically nl-Attendsnce
at Court.

LURAY, Va. Sept. 24.-lSpecial. Rev.
Mr.. Brown married two couples in his parlor
Tuesday ID. 4. Corder and Miss Maggie
Judy and Mr. Viii Turner and Miss Matte
May all Of this county
Miss Lynn Walker has been lying danger
ously III Tor several days at her mothers in
this place
The wife Of Mr.. Lee Meyer is seriously sick.
Mr. j. |. Strole, formerly Of this county,
died at his home In New Goshen, Ind, on the
Goth of last mouth. lie married Miss
Graves, Of this county. a daughter of the late
James Graves. and u sister Of the wife Of Mr..
w. b. Menefee.
Tho fall term Of the Page County Circuit
Court commenced Yesterday. Hon. II. II.
Turner. of Front Royal, presiding. Among
those in attendance were. Judge Addison L.
Holiday of Richmond, MAJOR T. G. Elder
and Edward Echols OF stanton, w. H.
Travers of Charlestown. W. Il. Alexander IF
Winchester. Judge Giles Cook, = S. Turner
T.. III. jackson OF Front Royal. Marshall Nc
Cormick Of Berryvlle. Mr.. Walker of Mar
tinsburg NJ. l.. Walton, ID. :. Henkel and l..
Trplett Jr. of shenandoah county aud T.
L. Carder of iappahannOck.
The dwelling house belonging 10 Mr.. M L.
Cullers and occupied by Mr. Edward y tes.
near Big Spring, was destroyed by fire Mon
day.
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Mr.. Robert Burton Nominated in Prince Ed
ward for the House.

ward for the House.
HAMpDEE- SIDNEY, Va. Sept. M.-lSpe-
cial. lat the Democratic primary Of the
voters Of Hampden township, which met at
Worshan Tuesday. the delegates We're in-
structed 10 go into the convention with the
determination 10 defeat Mr.. Robert burton,
of Farmville. or bolt the convention.
When the county convention net today TO
nominate O candidate tor the House accord
ing 20 the instructions of the primary. one OF
the delegates from Hampden township Of
fered resolution that in consideration OF
the fact that some delegates to this conven-
ton have been elected IN an un-Democratlo
way" and for sundry other considerations,
+" a committee be appointed to wait upon Mr..
Burton and request him 10 withdraw his
name from before this convention"
Upon the reading OF tins Judge Asa Wat
kins. of Fannville. denounced the resolution,
md said il was false in general and false IN
every parflSuiio.'
While he was speaking the delegates from
Hampden and Green Bay townships headed
by Mr. John Nenabe, left the room. The
other delegates remained and after Judge
Watkins finished speaking, unanimously nom
mated Mr. Burton.
Much dissatisfaction is felt by some
and from present indications it Is prob
able an independent candidate will enter the
field to oppose Mr.. Burton
The sheriff If the county. Mr.. Thomas H..
Dickinson. left to-day for Richmond with the
negro Charles kedd. who was sentenced TO
the penitentiary Tor eight years for shooting
his wife.
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s5-SYNAGOGUE BETH AHABA.-Diyine ser
vice Saturday morning AZ 30 o'clock. Rabbi =.
idays' The public is cordially welcome al al
services.
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Fg-CT.AY- STREET BAPTIST CHURCH tcor-
nor Clav and Graham streets). Roy. 5. @. CLOP-
ION. pastor Sund0y-school A. W. Worship at
IA. Nj. and sP. NJ. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day at T. NJ. Young men meeting SATURDAY
at i. b. u
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In the selection of n House Candidate rro"
Gloucester.


wurry MARSH. GroucEsTER COUNTY VA
Sept. Special The Democratic com.
,n,ttoe have at last fixed upon the time and
,oloce for holding a county convention TO nom
,nate candidate for the House. Ihero IL no
declared candidate. There Is very consid-
erahie undercurrent of interest ana anxiety
branches of the oyster industry as to whom
the candidate will be.
They recognize tho fact that tho next Leg
isature will certainly change the present
oyster law and appreciate the necessity lot
conservative and wise legislation on the SUD
ject They hold that perhaps no question
will arise in the next Legislature IN when
tho people OF Tideyater will have such direct
personal interest, and that therefore they
ought 20 be represented by men who are not
only conyersant with the whole question
themselves but who can thoroughly enllshteh
the members from other sections OF tne olale,
who will really have % make tho Ia" upon
the subject.
The much exaggerated breach between tong
ers and planters has been brought about 10
a considerable extent by Republican workers
for tho purpose of drawing white oysteiheh
into their ranks Those who stop TO thlnk'
however. appreciate the fact that tho Demo,
Gratis will control the next Legislature ana
that Republican could not ayaii much IN
such "a body.
II Is particularly gratifying TO know that
Mr. John l.. Hurt will be returned
10 the Senate. The impression had
gotten abroad here that no had retired from
politics. With his unquestionable ability he
must yield great influence int the next Legs
lature.
Our farmers have been very much put to IL
for labor and have not been aCle TO take ad-
vantage of the fine weather for the past two
weeks. quantity Of blade fodder has been
lost on the stalk.
Jack jenkins" the escaped prisoner from
the York jail. has not been recaptured,
although the sheriff and fifteen or twenty
mon have chased him around tor several DAYS
and pigl,fa
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JUMPED ms BAIL BOND.
MiddIesex Jail Loses tnmate-The County
Treasury Gnins 500.

SALUpA, Va, Sept 25.-lSpecial. AT Mid
dleseI court Wednesday when the case of the
Commonwealth against Blake was called the
respondent did not appear. Charles II. Blake
had been tried for woinans betrayal at the
July term, convicted and sentenced TO the
penitentlary for term Of two years, but his
counsel, Messrs. McCandlish and Bakey
moved for new trial which was granted by
Judge Garrett after months consideration.
during which the prisoner remained in Jail
Al the August torn the case being postponed,
hc was released on bail. Ii now looks as II
the county treasury is 10 be the beneficiary
OF his indefinite absence by s40O
Mr.. William Shaw and bride Of Baltimore
are Mrs. Robins guests at the Methodist par
sOnage.
Mrs. M. +. Games. who for the past two
months has been visiting her daughter. Mrs
l.. $. BrDtow. left yesterday for Richmond.
accompanied 10y her brother. Judge l.. c.
Brist0w. who has been attending court here
Interest IN the result of the Democratic
convention grows warmer as the day sp-
proaches.
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PETERSBURG. Va. Sept ~. -ISpeclal The
hastings court has been engaged all day in the
trial OF the Commonwealth against +. w.
Fpes. of Nottoway The charge is forgery
The accused was represented log Mr.. William
Bernard. of NOttOway county. Epes IS very
highly connected.
After the examination of witnesses and ar
gument of counsel the case az 30 o'clock to-
night was given TO the Jury, who found Epes
guilty rs indicted. and hzcd his punishment
at two years in the renitentiary At the re-
quest Of counsel for tho prisoner the Court
suspended sentence until tomorrow.
Mr. Joseph b. Worth OF the firm Of Joseph
r. Worth q Co.. proprieiors OF the Peoples
Ice WORKS, wns very painfully injured this
afternoon by heavy block Of ice falling on
his leg.
The cattle disease called hemsturia. which
has caused the death of many cattle in some
Of the upper counties has made it's appear
ance in Petersburg.
A union meeting under the auspices of the
Young MEMS Christian Association will be
held at the First Baptist church Sunday after
noon.
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Bland County Judge Resigned.

BLAND COURTHOUSE. Va. Sept. 2j.-lSpe-
cial. The Judge of our county court. tho
Hon. a. Il. Helm. has resigned l hear that
Judge Hudson, of Pulaski county. has been
designated to hold court until successor is
elected
The regular time for holding the county
court has been changed from the FIRST 81 the
fourth Monday in each month.
The Farmers Alliance in this county seems
70 have the 90" Thus far thare is no oppo-
sit.on 30 their candidate for the Legislature
Farmers are now busy gathering corn and
sowing wheat
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CANDIDATES FOR LEGISLATURE
Robert kcCandlIsh Nominated fF Middle
sex and Mathews.
DANIEL ENDORSED FOR TIE SENATE.
Delegates Chosen for the Nominating Con-
vention in rrederioksburg-oiher fo"''-
cal happening over the State.
s.,rn. Va sont. q. Wa wrsr Porxr. Va.

sALuDa. VA. Sept. 25, VIA WEsr POINT VA
Especial. Tho Democratic convention
which assembled at Saluda today TO nomi-
nate candidate for the House OF ues,esa,es
for the counties Of Mathews and Midoiese1
was TITO most harmonious and enthusiesuc
tneetino that had met here for years: he
Convention was called % order at IL o'clocE'
Dr w {. Christian, temporary chairman, ,.
+ Miller secretary. Committees on creden-
fials permanent organization and resolution
werG appointed. Dr. W. 5. Christian WAS
elected permanent chairman and K. W. scott
secretary. $500. Al.
After the committee read their report the
following gentlemen were PLACED in nomina-
zion. Robert McCandllsh. Y. s. Vaughan. r.
Tyier Bland and J. X. Stger, Sr. MI. nc
Candlish was nominated on the first ballot.
A committee Of three was appointed by the
Chair TO escort the nominee into the conveh,,
ton. He responded in an eloquent ana
forcible speech. and pledged that.the proud
banner OF Democracy should toe placed again
upon the pinnacle OF success.
The convention Endorsed tho course OF
Hon. John w. Daniel. and expressed the nope
that be would be returned.