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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
AUCTION sALEs-This Day.
By j. b. Elan & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers,
lib Main street.
DRUSTEE'S AUCTION SALE
OF
THE VALUABLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
"POWELLS HALL"
ON CHURCH-HILL AVENUE BETWEEN
TWENTY-THIRD AND TWENTY
FOURTH STREETS.

In execution Of deed OF trust to mo from z.
Leslie Powell and Annie /. Powell, dated July
81 1891, and recorded in Deed Book lab r.,
page $50, Richmond ChHncory Court, default
having been made In tho debt thereby secured,
and being required 90 20 do by the holder Of the
notes therein described, shall sell by public
auction, on tho premises. on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER s, 1892,
OF $3.50 O'Clock p A., the REAL ESTATE de-
ecribed In said deed. 10 being the abOve-named
VALUABLE STORE AND PUBLIC-HALL PRO
PERTY on the north side OF Leigh street at its
intersection with Cnurch-Hili avenue, com
prslng TWO SPACIOUS AND ATTRACTIVE
STORES and tho LARGE PUBLIC HALL AND
LODGE-ROOMS over same the building being
three stories high, new, spacious, substantial,
aud complete IA its appointments. under good
rental ana Offering unusual mducement 70
profitable investment, tho lot having front OF
about 03 feet with depth Of about 100 feet "a
TO about half Of said front and about 30 feet as
70 the rest.
TERMS: Cash as 20 the expense OF executing
this trust aud the sum Of $3.50, with Protest
fees and interest thereon from August ), 1892,
and tho residue upon such terms as the grantors
In said deed shall prescribe and DIR ect or the
trustee thinks tit, and as win be announced at
time OF sale. o. II. FUNSIEN, Trustee.
j. Is. ELAN & Co., AuctiOneers. se3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
Colonel Jim Boyd win Not Have 1t.

TDOFIUsU0IuVUVV DIsUdIVu.I
GREENSBORO. N. C., September Colo
mel j. T.. Boyd. whose name has been
brought before the public lately as the
probable nominee of the Raleigh Republi.
can Convention, has announced bis inten-
tion not TO accept II under any circum-
stances should it be rendered him. This
announcement is surprise to those who
heard the Colone's speech before the
county Republican convention last Satur-
day, as he plainly intimated then that no
would accept II nominated Ut kaleigh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
ByJ. b. Elan s. Co,
Real Estate Agents aud AuctiOneers,
ill3 Main street..

DUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF
i THOSE THREE TWO-sTORY FRAME
TENEMENT DWELLINGS, Nos. 1927, 1929.
AND 1881 WEST MARSHALL STREET, NEAR
THE SHOPS OF THE RICHMOND, FREDER-
ICKsBURG AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.-By
request OF the owner We shall sell by public auc-
ton, on the premises on
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER o, 1892,
at 515 o'clock z. NJ, those THREE NEAT AND
ATTRACTIVE MEDIUM-SIZE FRAME TRNS-
MENT DWELLINGS. No. 1927 west Marshall
street contains five rooms, and has lot Of q by
about $50 feet. The other two, Nos. 1929 and
1881, contains six rooms each, and have lots
that front about II feet and run back between
parallel lines about 200 feat. There ia an alley
In the rear 20 feet wide. These houses are all
in good order, under good rental. and are espe-
cially desirable by reason OF their proximity to
the Richmond, FredericAsburg and Potomac
Railroad Company's shops, street-car lines, etc.
They are comparatively new. with eXtra-deep
lots, within the corporate limits Of tho city Of
Richmond. and within "A stones throw Of Lee
monument, and parties in quest either OF COM
Portable homes or good investments should not
fail to attend this sale.
Terms Accommodating, and announced at
sale. j. b. ELAN Il CO..
aus AuctOneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
IRON BRIDGE TO LET.

Sealed bids will DO received for the building
Of an IRON BRIDGE across the AppomattOx
river on the site OF Beyilps bridge tn sEPrEM-
Der 10TH, II O'Clock ". One span 1876 feet
long, 12-ioot roadway; capacity 80 pounds to
square foot; bridge 70 rest on stone piers heart
whte-oak timber required; noOr- plank inches
thick, 9 or inches vide; contractor to give
bond and security. Amy or oil bids may 30 re-
lcccted at the discretion q the commissioners.
II. Il. BRIDGFORTH,
for the Commissioners.
Beaver Pond Post-onice, Amelia county, Va,
August l5.lSo2. an lo-Th4w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
trom Lane's, end bold during the same

from Lanes, and held during the same
hour. was an immense assemblage.
The work OF doubling the present ca
naoity OF the Rocky Mount cotton-mills
Is being rapidly pushed.
PERSONAL.
The young son OF Judge J. A. Tay-
lor, who has been quite sick, Is i'm
proving.
Mr. Daniel Abrams LETT yesterday for
Richmond. Baltimore. and New York.
Captain Draughan OF Bailey & Co.. IL in
New York.
MIR. Joseph Pippen. OF Terboro'. il the
guest Of Nr. Jacob Bgnte.
Mrs. d. G.. Bobbitt. os Whitaker's. IS
visiting at Mr. Richard Tyler's.
Mr.. Keyser's residence on Sunset avenue
is completed and occupied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
REPUBLICAN TICKET
NOMINATED BY THE STATE coNvEN-
TON At RALEIGH, N. c.
The Work OF the Body Cat aud Dried by
tho once Hoiders-fersonnoi of
the Ticket-Piatform.
lspecIal tolerram o ono plepa,ch.l

RArErou. N. G., September THE Re
publican State Convention met AZ noon
to-day here. Chairman Eaves calling IL to
order. he expressed confidence in the
party. J. W. Schenck (colored). Of Char
lotte, was made temporary chairman and
colorcd secretaries were appointed. IL
was soon apparent that the work OF the
convention was cut and dried and that
tho office.holders and western men en-
t,rely dominated H. There were no dele
gates from seven counties. There were
contests from Cumberland, Edgecombe.
Harnett, and New Remover. The Gre
dentials Committee made report. There
was a hot fight on this in the New Hanover
case.
A PACKED CONVENTION.
II was openly aud repeatedly charged
that the committee was packed and had
prejudged the case, and there came near
being some personal conflicts between
delegates. Finally. after two hours dis
cussion, IN which 1t was announced that
the purpose OF the party was to break up
the county government system, vote
was taken. The committees report was
adopted--l7S to ~. Il. V. Watser was
made permanent chairman.
The RESOLUTION TABLED.
4. G. l.. Harris offered resolution that
il was inexpedent TO nominate State
ticket in this campaign. and that the test
OF Repubhcanism be the vote for electors
and congressman, and that in voting for
State officers discretion be allowed. He
spoke IN defence Of this resolution and W.
+. Henderson against it. 4. Il. Purneil.
Of Wake, moved TO table. and TINS was
done by an overwhelming majority and
amid great demonstration Of applause.
TICKET NOMINATED.
The convention then nominated State
ticket, each candidate by reclamation.
Governor David NJ. Furches, of Iredell
Lieutenant oyernor, j. Nj. Moody, Of
Haywood Secretary of State. Rufus Amis,
of Granville; Treasurer, II. G. DockeTy, of
Richmond: State superintendent, f. G.
Parrish, of Gulford; Auditor, Hiram l..
Grant. of Wayne; Attorney General.
Thomas Il. Purnell. of Wake; Associate
Justice, William S. Ball, of Guilford
Judge Superior Court Twelfth District. W.
l.. Norwood. Of Haywood.
TEE PLATFORM.
The platform was also adopted by ac-
clamatIon. IL endorses the national plat
form and the nomination Of Harrison and
Ried: denounces the cOunty-government
system; the present election law. and
Democratic claims Of honest and ecOnomi-
cal government; lfaYors an increase of
national currency. and the creation of
postal savings banks.
Furches called on the party to stop dis
sensiOn. declared the opportunity TO bethe
first the Republicans have had TO win the
State, aud said he would insist on Joint
canvass. At 1889 the convention ended It's
work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
We're the scrofula sores on my poor little boy.
sickening and disgusting. They were espe-

HOOPS PILLS are a mild, gentle painless.
safe and efficient cathartic. Always reliable. 25G-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
HE OLDEST WOMAN IN BERTHE DEAD
Two Hundred Deseendants-Six Genera
tions Weep at Her Funeral.


Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
WINDSOR, N. c., September 5.-Mrs.
Lenny Garrett, the oldest white woman
of this county. died on Saturday at the resi-
denee of her son-in-law. William b. Clea-
ton. near Lewiston. and was buried on
Sunday IN the graveyard at st. Frances
Methodist Episcopal church. near the
village of Woodville. where for more than
three quarters of O century she had
worshipped. During that long period Of
time she had never been known TO mss
single service at that church until she had
become so enfeebled by old age that she
could not bear the Journey. She had
never been known to pass beyond the
borders of BERTHE county, but was we'll
known at every Methodist church in the
county, where she went to offer consola-
ton 10 the suffering soul and minister TO
the sick. Nearly 200 people claim descent
from her. and at her grave yesterday six
generations OF them wept
Mrs. Harriet +. Branch, of Oxford, N. c.,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Il. w. Pugh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
nr1rINa READY ZOE rRApE.
A sTAuNron JewELLER ASSIGNS.
Cleveland and Tucker Club Organized
Supervisors Nominated.
lSpoclal tnlograrn 10 the Dispatch. I

ISppCIuI IiIUkIHIl 70 IHo UIspuVIU.I
SrAuNToN. VA. September flames
Frank KIngan, ieweller OF this city,
assigned this evening. naming George H..
HutchesOn trustee All goods and fix
lures and chooses IN action are assigned.
Liabilities, 80, 500; assets. 1000. There
are no Richmond creditors.
The Democratic County Committee met
here to-day. a committee of five men was
appointed in each precinct 70 orgsnizs a
Cleveland and Tucker Club, and q super
visor Of election for each precinct was
nominated.
The Augusta Female Seminary and the
Stanton Female Seminary open to-mOr-
row with an increased attendance. The
deaf. dumb. and blind institution opened
Yesterday with a large attendance Of schol-
AIRS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
ACoLORED CLUe5ER CONVICTED.
Fined and Sent to Jail-A Pittsyivania
PenitentIary observation-disclosures.
LspecIal telegram 10 tho Dispatch.l


DANvnLE, VA, September I'm the Cor
poration Court to-day William Cunning
ham (colored) was arraIgned for clubbing
Parson Barksdale, of the colored Baptist
church, was found guilty, fined $50, and
sent TO Jail for sixty days.
James Williamson, for maliciously
wounding. was given one year in the peni-
Tertiary and Levy jefferson, for grand
larceny, got two years.
Mr.. Thomas Luther and Miss Pet Alb
bott both of this city. eloped to Pelham
to-day and were married.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
HueuENoT DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Another stsuDch Organization in POwha-
tan-Third-Psr,yism Decreasing.

tan-Third-Psr,yism Decreasing.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispa,eh.l
SuBLErT's, Va, September 7.-Notwith-
landing the prophecy that not more than
half a dozen Democratic votes would be
polled at this precinct ia November. twen-
ty-four voters present at the primary held
here the 9th ultimo 10 nominate dele
gate 20 the recent district convention at
Farmville united in organizing Huguenot
Democratic Club. with Mr.. Il. c. Hancock
as president, Dir. w. A. Kennon as vice
president, and w. W. Finuey secretary.
Subjects IL the very stronghold OF Third
partyism in the county. aud II Is quite GER
tain that We shall lose only too many good
men who have hitherto voted the Demo-
cratic ticket: but each day makes II more
apparent that the detection will not be so
great rs at one tine feared. IL can hardly
be doubted that. As Il becomes more and
more clear that the paths of Third-party-
Ism lead but to the grave Of the best and
brightest hopes of the southern people.
many Of these our friends and late allies
viii return 70 east their votes with ours on
the day Of election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
OFFICE or TIE STATE BOARD OF
BUILDING COMMISSIONERS,
STATE CAPITOL, RICHMOND, August 20, 1892
llNAI.ED PROpOSAIS WILL. III

STATE CAPITOL, RICHMOND, August 20, 1892.
G,EALED PROPOSALS WILL BE
- received at this ofllce until IL NJ. SEPTEM-
BIER 20, 1892, for the erection and completion
mOnd, Va.
Plans, Specifications and "General Instruc-
tons 10 Bidders may be seen nc the Office OF the
architect, W. NJ. POINDEXTER, 1920 street,
Washington, d. C., and at this office on and
after August 20, 1892.
No bid viii be considered unless accompanied
by certified check for $4,000, made payable
20 the President OF the state Board OF Building
OF q contract for tho work, with a bond in the
penalty OF 100000.
The board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. p. W. MCKINNEY,
Governor OF Virginia and President OF the
State Board OF Building Commissioners.
an 27.30t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
THE LuRAY SHOOTING ARRAY.
Mr.. ID. Il. snyder. Who Was Shot by f..
T. Broyles, Now Dead.
Especial telegram 70 tho Dispatch.l

IoY'VIII IVTVFI III % FI'V 5P'F10l'I
LUBAY. Va, September MIR. ID. b. Snv-
der, who was shot on the 9TH of August,
1892, by +. T. Broyles. late deputy collector
of internal revenue of this district. died
about 1880 this morning Mt the Garfield
Hospital. in Washington, ID. c., whittier
he had been taken for treatment q few
DAYS ago. His remains will reach here to-
night in charge of DR.. w. l.. Hudson, of
this place. who has been the attending
physician. and the funeral will take place
%,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
FACING The CHOLERA,

Keep cool The plague can't reach you If you
do the right thing at the right time.
Cholera taxes hold and runs It's deadly career
only when tho sccretions are faulty aud whom
the membranes Of tho stomach and bowels are
diseased.
LOOK TO THE SECRETIONS.
See that they are healthy and perfect. Put
the liver 10 natural work. This assures digestion
aud nutrition. Avoid unripe fruits and uawhOle-
some meats. Cook everything, even water
Clean OF the membranes Of stomach and
bowels at once with
DR. s0HENCKS MANDRAKE PILLS.
They carry away all diseased germs and all poi
sonous matter. They assure perfectly healthy
and natural secretiOns. They turn the liver 10
the account Of digestion and nutrition quickly,
safely, thoroughly; keep head cool, feet
warm, skin clean.
sCHEECK'S MANDRAKE PILLS
have been tested in many cholera epidemic.
They DO for the
STOMACH, LIVER, AND BOWELS
Just what sanitary science says should be done
with drains, closets. rooms, and tho outer psr-
SON They clean and purify the inner house
and put the Hirnentary channels In perfect
order.
Avoid sumulants. Clear thor effects out %
the system at once with the MANDRAKE PILLS
Put tho ameutary channels in order and bid
defiance TO cholera.
la cholera epidcmics and all others involving
the liver. stomach, and bowels, moro cases Of
prevention and cure stand 10 the credit OF DR..
Schenck's Mandrake Pills than 10 any other
agency or remedy. re S-Ih,Su&Iuts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
By George W. Mayo, Auctioneer.
HAND-PAINTED G a M f s E I,
IL PLATED WARE. BRIC-A-BRAC,
&c, ATAUCuON.

BY direction Of the guardian win sell at my
auction-rooms at IL A NJ,
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1892,
PLATED CHOCOLATB-POT and sUGAR-DISH,
3-PfRCE PLATED TEA-SEkVICE and NAP
klN-RINGS,
HAND-PAINTED GAME-SET,
PEARIs-H HANDLED PLATED KNIVES In case.
CELLULOID COMBS and BRUSHES in cases,
DIG RATED DESSERT-PLATES,
VASES, and q number Of FANCY ARTICLES.
None Of these goods appear to have boon used
OF All md VIII mako useful household articles or
handsome presents. GEORGE W. MAYO,
go AuctiOneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
Nominees for the state senate.

AsuEynLR, n. G., September Tin the
senatorial convention, held in
the courthouse this afternoon, j. 5. Davis,
OF HAYWOOD county. and John M. Camp
bell, of Buncombe county, were nominated
by reclamation 70 represent the Thirty
third District in the State Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
Reward for a Murderer.

tspecial telegram 20 the Dispafca.l
RArFioH. n. O., September The Gov
ernor to-day offered a reward Of $500 for
the capture. delivery. and conviction Of
tho person or persons who murdered Isaac
Osborne on the night of August 27th at his
home, in Mitchell county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
George W. Mayo, Auctioncer,
Nos. % and "a north Ninth street.

DIANOS, FURNITURE, PAINT
4 INGS. GLASSWARE, CROCKERY. &c, AT
AUCTlON.-I VIII sell nc my auctiOn-hOuse.
TO-DAY GHUKsDAl), SEPTEMBER 3, 1892,
a. 1920 o'clock A. 81,
SQUARE PIANOS;
WALNU and POPLAR CHAMBER SUITS;
Plus SIT PARLOR SUIT. walnut frames;
MAHOGANY and OTHER WARDROBES;
BUREAUS:
MARBLE-TOP aud OTHER TABLES;
WASHSTANDS:
TELEGRAPH RELAY. nearly new:
ROCKING and OTHER CHAIRS;
SPOOi-COTTON CASES;
large assortment Of CROCKERY and Nm
WARE, CASHIERS and OTHER DESKS, BOOKS,
WATER-COLOk PAIN IINGS, WOVEN-WIRE
ana OF HER SPRINGS;
EXCELLENT BED-LOUNGE. fancy walnut
and plush frame; OIL COOK NG-STOVES, Fill
1ERS and very large misccl an eous assortment
Of useful articles. At II a. Vi. tAe PLATED
WARE. GAME and ICE-CREAM SETS, NAP
KlN-RINGS, BRlC-A-BRAC, nc, viii be sold.
seS GEORGE W. MAYO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
BY Sutton & Co,
Real Estate Agents and AuctioneeFs,
10l4 Main street.

TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF A
L NEW DETACHED FRAME DWELLING,
SITUATED On THE VEST SIDE OF ENSLOW
AYENUEBRIWREN HIGHLAND AND BYRON
STREETS (HIGHLAND PARK, HENRICO
C0UNTYl.--By virtue OF a certain deed Of trust
from John G.. Ross % the undersigned trustee,
dated August II 1891, and Of record in the
clerks ONCE OF Henrico County Court. Deed
Book 1876 A, page 3S7, default having been made
in the payment of portion Of the debt secured
thereby, aud haylng been directed so TO do by
tho beneficiary therein, shalt proceed 70 sell at
public auction, upon the promises. on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1892,
at 51f o'clock p. NJ, the PROPERTY described
a. aOove The house contains six or seven
rooms and Is comparatively new. he lot fronts
80 feet and runs back between parallel lines
lao feet TO an alley 20 feet wide. The electric
car line passes within MALT block OF this pro-
perty.
TgRMS Cash as 10 expenses OF sale and 70
pay OF the sum OF s459.34, with interest from
August II, 1892; a credit as 10 S4S5.34 until
August, 1898, and further credit as 10 S5ll.4
until August II, 1894 the balance upon terms
TO be announced at sale.
FRANK I. SUTTON, Trustee.
SUTTON & Co., Auctioneers. sea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
Re,dsv,Ile's New Race-TracE.

IbpbEIHI ltIVtIHIH 70 WV HIsIuIClsI
RyIDsvILIF. N. c., September THE
work that has been delayed for several
OF some Misunderstanding. was again
commenced to-day and will DO pushed
rapidly forward
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
GEN. srevgNsoNs ROCKY MT. DATE.
lie VIII, Speak There Mt Night September
22d-Poiitical Northumberland

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
RooKY MOUNT. n. c., September This
townships Executive Committee en-
deayored 10 have General Stevenson here
during the day time on the date appointed
september 22d) that those from the coun-
try might more conveniently hear him aud
return TO their homes. but time and route
would not admit. aud 3 o'clock ut night
will be the hour Of his address.
The Third party's meeting at Lanes
school.house, in Edgecombo county. was
very SHINY attended. while that OF the
Democrats at Pittman's Store, three miles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
SUMMER RESORTS.

MOUNTAIN-TOP HOTEL AND
W. SPRINGS, over Rockfsh Gap. Blue Ridge
Mountains, 1896 feet above the level OF the sea.
Fins view, delightful summer resort, cheap
board. strong iron springs; many attractions 20
the invalid, pleasure-sesxers, and families Of
easy access Address Mossrs. NASSlR q CO.,
Alton, Va an T-2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
LInTRI. I.AFAYET,rr nApn NAV

III ~. J. JOHN TRACY d CO.. Proprictors
Opens JUNK 18Th. All modern improvements
located directly ON the beach Terms % 70 80
per day. Apply 70 JOHN TRACY 4 CO.. Wssh-
ington Hotel, Philadelphia, OF Cape May, N. J.
my 21-tsei0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
TEE PLATFORM.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN HALIFAX.
Democratic barbecue at Rosenosth-
Sneakers to lie Present-PersOnal.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
SCOTLAND NECK, n. G., September THE
Democrats of Roseneath will have big
Democratic rally FRIDAY the 9th. There
will be big barbecue, aud many speakers
will be there. Among the speakers to be
present are Hon. +. a. Woodland, Demo-
cratic nominee from this congressional
district: Hon. A. Seazer. and the county
candidates. There will be a large crowd
and the Democrats entertain great hope
of bringing back some Ihird-party wan
derers.
The speakers for misplace Yesterday did
not come. There was good crowd here
and Captain Smith made a short speech
after some announcements made by Mr.. h.
i. Hilllard.
Mrs. r. 7. vaun. who has been away two
months on a visit TO her home, III virginia,
returned yesterday.
Miss Sadie Perry left yesterday for Muir
freesbOrO'. where sne resumes her school
as teacher in Chowan Baptist Female In
stitute.
Mf. Paul Kitchin went to Wake Forest
Yesterday.
Miss Annie Smith. who hos been visiting
Miss Fannie Kitchen for some months,
yesterday returned to her home, in Peters
burg.
DR.. Edward Shields, of Weldon, is in
Town NlslIluB us ldlueI, WI. W. II. phiIluS-
Halifax Precinct Registrars Appointed.
[Corrsspon renee Of the Richmond DisOatch.l
SCOTLAND NECK. n. c., September The
County Commissioners held their monthly
meeting on Monday at Halifax. They APP
pointed registrars for the different voting
precincts in the county, and Democrats
were appointed for every place.
Mr.. ". ii. Henry. who was TO speak here
to-day. has written that he is forced to
quit the canvass for the present. lie Is
sick and unable to be here.
Mrs. DR.. W. X. Wood has moved from
Raleigh back TO her home here.
Mrs. Kate B. Davidson, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. t. Applewhite,
has returned TO her home, in Memphis,
Tenn.
Rev. II. +. Peele is aiding Rev. W. S.
Ballard in meeting at Spring Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-08
OYSTER pepasoAroRs.
Authorities powcriess 60 Drive on the
Pirates-Endorsed.

Authorities Powcriess Go Drive on the
Piratcs-Endorsed.
tCorreepondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
WHsr Po1xT, Va, September 7:-As far
az can be learned the situation IN Mathews
remains unchanged. 10 - said that the
private oyster beds from which the stakes
have been removed aggregate $50 acres.
The depredators continue 10 work on these
beds. Mr.. T. w. shultice. Common
wealths attorney for Mathews county,
waited upon the Governor 10 got HIN 10
send the Chesapeake 10 protect the beds.
II ia sand that the Governor claimed not
20 have the authority TO order the Chesa-
peake to drive of the depredators.
GETTING READY FOR TRADE.
The oystor-packers are very busy getting
their houses ready 10 commence business.
There will be FIVE or six opening. houses
here this season. and il is believed that the
oyster trade OF this place Will be much
greater this season than ever before.
Of course, West Point says amen most
heartily to the action Of the Richmond
convention. Our Cleveland. Stevenson
and Wise Club will meet to-inorrow night
The newly-appointed Board of Health:
consisting Of Drs. Num-, Whiting, and
Gatewood, commenced their inspection OF
the town to-day. Iney are required 20 in
spect tho town once week. Every effort
Is being made to keep the town clean.