Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-10
THE BOSS TO RESIGN,
observation-disclosures Ct .ne Richmond pIspa.cn.l

rumorcd here for some days that at the
meeting Of tho Republican State Conven-
tion. to be held in Roanoke. General Ma
hone would tender his resignation as
shairman Of the party in Virginia. There
IL probably much truth in the report, IN
view OF the expressed opposition among
large number OF Republicans TO his fur
Their continuance in that Office and TO the
existing plan of party organ zation. OF
which the General is understood 20 be the
author. But Republicans saw the Gen.
eral rendered his resignation as chairman
ct the conventions held in Petersburg and
Norfolk, and was forced by those convep-
lions TO remain ut the head OF the party,
and they believe that history viii repeat
itself in the approaching convention
that the resignation will be presented. but
hat the convention. being composed OF
The Generals followers elected by ma
chine methodD, will insist upon the
withdrawal, and that the General VIII
,ield and consent to serve another term.
FOR WHAT REASON.
The reason for such belief is the wording
4 the call for the election OF delegates to
he county or State convention, when
leads in part that: ITO each delegate and
alternate appointed by the precinct or
ather district meeting the permanent
chairman of the meeting will issue certi-
fcate to be signed by the permanent secre-
lrv and countersigned by the chairman
II the precinct or other district. and full
list Of the delegates so appointed shall be
signed by the permanent chairman ana
secretary and countcrsigned by the chair-
man Of the precinct or other district. In
the case of delegated county conventions
g IL. lolt faa 10 n
made no as certified TO him in the same
manner. The whole call, Republicans
say. partakes Of the nature OF 1.-THE ma
chine" and is intended to operate IN the
interests of the Malone party. The calls
for the congressional district conventions
will all adhere strictly and to the letter 10
the above plan. Certified rolls OF dele:
gates must be delivered to the chairmen OF
the congressional district committees.
Under this plan II is thought General Ma
hone will have absolute control OF The state
convention, or at least large majority Of
it.
COMING HOME TO BOOST.
A circular was published and widely dis
tributed to-day, which, in view of the al
legged close political affiliation between
General Malone and John M. Langston,
and of the latter's bitter TRADE against
anti Malone Republicans and his boasts Of
his great influence, makes very funny and
interesting reading. II comprised letter
written by the General and signed Ma
hone" dated Republican State Execu-
tive Committee, Petersburg. Va, October
Is, 1890" declaring that Langston was not
the nominee Of the party an this district
for Congress, and that he (Mahone)
would not vote for HIM for five rea-
sons: First that Langston Is hon.
estly no more Republican than tho
Democratic nominee; second, that Lang
ston is a bolter and disorganizer aud
allowed himself to be used In 1888 to de-
feat the regular Republican nominee for
Congress, and by which he gave the state
TO Cleveland against Harrison; third. that
in that case Langston ran for Congress out
side of the party, openly defying both the
Republican State and National Commit
tees, and openly declaring If he could not
be elected that the Democratic nominee
should be; fourth. that Langston threat
ened the Republican nominee In the Rich
mond district (Judge WaddilD that unless
he repudiated the opposition OF the state
Executive Committee (of which Judge
Wsddill was member) against him-that
is. unless Judge Waddill repudiated the
regular Republican nominee In this dis
trict-he 0angston) would invade the
Richmond district and do his best to
elect the Democratic candidate there too
fifth. that Langston made his canvass
on the hurtful race issue. arraigning black
against white, and this in direct opposition
TO the efforts of the Republican party TO
put down that issue in our politics. Gene
raj Malone further says in THE letter
THAT do not know of any person whose
conduct and teachings have done or can
do the colored race an equal amount OF in-
Jury. Besides, he Is not q 6cfd.tde citizen
of this State, and has no real share or lot
in its affairs He Is. all told, political
impostor only desiring by incendiary ap-
peals to race to crafty his insane vanity
and selfish ambition hepuo1can
duty should inspire every honest effort for
the defeat of this insidious enemy to the
Republican party and the peace and CON-
mon veal of the district and State"
WHAT IANosToN SAID OF MAHoSR.
Quickly following this circular giving
General Mahone's honest opinion OF Lang
ston two years ago will be issued another
giving Langston's estimation OF Malone;
aud It seems that the opinions >ot each
other held by the two leaders were about
on the same plane. Langston's abuse OF
the General was very bitter and personal.
These circulars will furnish very rich
reading.
FIRE IN DINwIDDIE COUNTY.
The fine two-story residence OF Mrs. II.
Rradt. in Dinwiddie county about five
miles from town, was destroyed by fire
about midnight last night. When discoy-
cred the roof was ablaze, and the family
mad time to save only portion OF their
furniture. The fire IS supposed to have
accidentally originated in the kitchen. at
tached TO the dwelling. Mr.. Bradts loss
is about 80 500. he had an insurance OF
81 900 on the house.
SALE OF CHESTERFIELD LAND.
A portion OF the well-known Roslip
tract about 81 acres(, in Chesterfield
county. was sold at auction to-day under q
deed of trust 1t was divided into four
lots, and brought the following prices :
No, 1, 80 acres, 1910, bought by Mr.. En-
NETT Roper: No. 2. so acres, 81 ,0l0. bought
by Mr.. John O. Jackson: No. 3, 80 acres.
81 500 bought by the Petersburg Savings
and Insurance Company; No. 4, 100 acres,
$3.50, bought by Mr.. John z. jackson.
UNAcooUNTABLE DISAPPEARANCE.
Mr.. George Bowles. an old and we'll
known citizen, who drives spring wagon,
left his home in the western part OF the
city at an early hour yesterday morning,
and ND tothis afternoon nothing has been
seen or heard of him. He hitchod up his
team and drove away as usual, and nothing
was thought of his absence until last night,
WneQ ne Ialleu 10 Ettufu uOlne. luio
morning his wife reported the facts to the
police and expressed great anxiety about
her husband. Nothing has been heard at
this writing OF the horse and wagon either.
Ldter.-Mr. Bowles was found this eve
ming on his wagon and gave. no explsna-
tion of his sudden disappearance.
Az NTEREsrINo COMPILATION.
Mr.. George y. Bernard. one of the ablest
members Of the Petersburg bar and one Of
the truest and bravest OF ex-Confedefates,
has compiled the addresses made before
A. p. Hill Camp on the battle of the Crater
and other battles in which the members
of the camp participated, TO be published
IN book form. MIR. Bernard's description
of the famous Crater battle Is one OF the
best ever written. and as hewas a partici-
pant he knows whereof he speaks. and his
iacts are corroborated by other soldiers.
His compilation will include the remi-
niscences of both Federal and Confede-
rate soldiers, and will be written from the
standpoint of veteran privates. 1t Is I'M
derstood that he is now negotiating with
leading publishers
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Eugene ii. Williams and Mr.. @. r.
Skinner. of Hartford, Conn.,. who have