The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
THE CAMPAIGN SOON TO OPEN
and the People Of manchester Ire Busy
Talking Politics.
SOME OF The CANDIDATES MENTIONED.
The little Negro Who is Wanted by the Com
monweslth-severai Deaths-Notes
About the Citizens.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TInEs.


Hull street presented quite busy scene
yesterday as the aspirants for political honors
hurried from one group Of takers TO another
The canvass promises to be pretty lively
one, and at nearly every street corner could
be seen a party Of voters talking up their
friends or discussing the various points Of in
terest that will probably he advanced by the
different seekers sitter Office.
Chesterfield will very likely get the sena-
tor, as ut present there are only two candi-
dates for the nomination and both arc from
that county.
One Manchester man and two from Ches-
terfeld are looking after the House nomins-
ton.
All of tho aforementioned parties ere
tried and true Democrats. and though the
race for the nomination promises 10 be very
interesting,One. when the Democrats OF the.
Fourth senatorial district Will have chosen
it's candidates the defeated ones will join IN
and work shoulder 10 shoulder for the cleo
ton Of the nominees.
MMeetings will be held in the different wards
tO-right TO elect delegates TO the Democratic
convention which meets in this city Septeln-
her 9Th Great interest is being manifested,
and ii s expected that every Democrat IN the
city will be present AT these meetings
The meetings will be held at tho following
places:
First Wsrd-Starko's building on Hull
street between Sixth and Seventh.
Second Ward-MayOr's courtroom.
Third Ward-Owens store.
Fourth Werd-In rsar Of Bowen 4 Brad
leys store.
CHESTERFIELD CANDIDATES.
At the earnest solicitation Of many friends
Mr.. +. c. u. Farmer. Of Chesterfield county.
announces himself . candidate Tor nomina-
ton TO the Senate subject 10 the Democratic
convention. The following letter, signod by
Il number Of Chesterfeldians, was yesterday
received by Mr.. Farmer:
CHEsTERFIELD County. Va,
August g. 1891.
To F. c. D. Farmer, Esq:
Dear Sir. -Appreciating your efforts that
Won haye always and are now making for Ito
advancement OF the interests of the people.
aud ropOsing the utmost confidence N your
Ability and integrity 20 fitly and faitnfulyrep-
resent Us We the Democratic voters II the
Fourth senatorial district OF Virginia, earn
estly request that you submit your name 10
the convention TO nominate a senator for this
district
Mr. Farmer made tho following reply to tho
communication:
Gentlemen: Your communication. request
ing me to announce myself candidate for the
Senate IN this district is AZ hand.
If can be of any service 20 tho Democratic
purity, have no objection 20 my name being
used in connection with tho Office which you
have manifested desire 20 bestow upon me
Please accept my profound thanks for the
confidence You have repOsed IA mo, ana rest
assured will whether nominated or not. do
all in my power 10 plant Tie banner Of De
mooracy upon the pinnacle of Success he
spectfully yours r. .. -. FARMER.
Mr.. Farmer is one Of the most popular
Democrats IL the county, and his friends
think he is just the man TO carry. their cause
to snccess hr Farmer has long been identi-
fed with the political interests Of the county,
and has always been a faithful and working
Democrat.
Prior 10 Mr.. Farmers residence in the !
county he lived in this city and while here !
was chairman of the city Democratic COM !
mittee for several years.
Nj. George II Jewett IA also candidate /
for the senatOrship, and ms friends are equally !
as we'll satisfied that If nominated and elected |
he will make an efficient representative.
DRIFTS
The funeral services over the remains Of the /
little son of Mr william NJ. Alien took place |
yesterday morning a. the grave and We're !
largely attended by sympathetic friends on |
the deeply grieyed parents.
Funeral services were held yesterday after |
noon at the residence OK Nr. Walter kandlett |
over the remains Of his little daughter. who !
died the day before. Many friends were |
present 10 show the last sad tribute OF respect /
30 the little one and sympatnlle with the J
greatly boreayel parents.
The excursion given Tuesday by tho Broth |
erhood of Locomotive Engineers to Old Point /
and Norfolk was quite largely attended by /
Manifestations.
The public schools Of this city will reopen |
on the DIST # September
Robert Howell, . Richmond negro. wa be- }
fore the mayors court yesterday. and sent 20 |
jail for sixty days tor disorderly conduct.
The derrick al the Wakefield granite quarry /
in Chesterfield county, broke YESTERDAY and /
in its fall came near catching five Of tho /
wOrkmen under II. which would OF course /
have resulted in instant death. Tho damage |
will be repaired at once
Dir. Pace. commissioner Of revenue for tho |
First district IN Chesterfield which includes |
the suburbs Of Manchester gives the follow |
ING official statement: Total assessment Of |
land for 1890 was 81. $50 1850; ia 1891, - OBJ
ia 90 making AL increase over that year of |
1868 9ss79. The increase over personal |
property for the same period was y43,7j5.42. /
Seventy-slX coupons Of $50 each upon GER |
tifcates In tho Semi-Annual Endowment !
League. held by members. Of the order IN this |
city. became due Tuesday Total amount of |
money thus Rccruing Is 1880, and Mr.. u. l.. |
Toney and ". s. GOOde have been appointed /
a committee 20 goto Baltimore and draw tie |
money.
PERSONALS.
superntoudent Of Public Schools David L. |
Pulliam has returned b. the city after pleas |
ant STAY at the Bedford Alum Springs.
Mr.. Coulter amh, who has been in Cum /
berland county visiting friends for several !
weeks. is expected back 20 day.
Miss Rosa Lawrence Of Richmond, IA visit |
ing tho Misses Clayton on Cowardin avenue, |
this city.
Mrs b. F. Pilson and children viii leave in
in a day OF 80 for West Point, where they
will stop for several weeks at the Terminal
Mr.. Z. McGranigan, OF Chesterfield was ia
the city yesterday.
Mrs A. " Fair. Of this city will leave TO-
day for Scottsyille, the home of her childhood.
where she will visit relatives and enjoy the
cool breozes for several weeks.
Mrs. W. W. Pace, OF Bon Air, was IN Man
chester YESTERDAY
Judge Farrar delivered one Of his popular
lectures at Bon Air Tuesday night, which was
greatly enjoyed by the sOiOurners at this pop
ular summer resort.
Ernest Henry King. the small negro boy
who is wanted by the police of Richmond. aud
who was sent from this city Tuesday Was seen
several times III this city Yesterday The
police are on his track and expect 10 run him
down shortly.
Miss Grace G. Prosser, Of this city. Is visit
ing Miss Matte Jennings on Laurel street. Va
Richmond.
Mr.. John w Perkins q wel-known and
former resident OF Richmond and Nanches