Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-16
I'm COUNTY POLITICS.
DISTRICT OFFICERS NOMINATED BY
BOTH PARTIES IN CHESTERFIELD.
u.,d uee,,pss ia Manchester Tonight
The Churches sundsy-Cases IN
Court-PersonaI, &c.


ple are asking each othor. What do you
think of so.and-so for the House, 2" or.
WHO are you IN favor of for the Senate y
The House District, composed OF Man
chester. Chesterfield, and Powhatan. IA to
elect two members, and thus senatorial
district is to elect representative IN the
place of Hon. +. NJ. Parish. of Goochland.
who Is to be appointed toa good clerkship
in Washington.
Several names have been mentioned In
connection with these places. The friends
OF Mr.. Ben. Z. Owen. Jr., are ANXIOUS
that he should announce himself Tor Tue
House Mr.. Owen - nOn-comm INITIAL, put
il ls not believed that he would refuse the
honor If il was offered him. He has never
sought or hald public Office, but IS quite
familiar vita the workings of legislative
bodies having had considerable newspa-
per experience in this line. The name or
Mr.. John g. Robertson has also been men
toned IN this connection. Both OF these
gentlemen live IN Chester field. but have
business interests in Manchester.
For tho vacancy In the Senate the only
name mentioned az yet IS that OF Mr.. a. y.
Bradley. Mr.. Bradley is rising young
business is very popular, and an
ardent worker IN the Democratic cause.
lie was for long time chairman OF the
CITY Central Committee and made most
efficient officer His friends would be
greatly pleased to see him honored with
the place.
TIE COUNTY CONTEST.
Considerable interest IL manifested in
some of the county precincts over the
spring election. which takes place thurs
day OF next week. Only in few of tho pre-
cincts is the regular Democratic ticket
opposed, but il is generally believed that
the Democrats will all be elected.
At meeting OF Republicans held satur-
dav night at Squire Howlett's, IN Swans
boro, TO nominate a district ticket the
following nomina atoms were made: John
Mcintosh. for Supervisor: Wilson Hewlett
(colored), tor Justice of the Peace OF
Swansboro'. and Andrew Green (colored),
for Constable. Ned DAVIS (colored). the
present incumbent. would not accept tho
nomination under any circumstances. MT.
Mcintosh participated in the Democratic
meeting which was held last week to noml-
nate Democratic ticket, and his friends
do not think that be will oppose the regu-
lar Democratic nominee. Mr. IL. A. Bowen.
At = meeting of the Democratic voters OF
Midlothian District. in Chesterfield, Satur-
day the following Nominations were
made: For Supervisor, W. ". Baker tor
Justices of the Peace. l.. A. Bricker, ID. Is.
MlDiIrt, anu Ilu-Al i-ble''tf ~
bic. J. f. Wslthour for Oyerseer OF the
Poor, J. b. Warrington.
Mr.. John A. Lester offered the following,
which was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, IN Mr.. NJ A. Cogblll. the efficient
and GENIAL Clerk Of our County Court. and
Mr. L. II. Flournoy. Clrcult Clerk. we have
men whose characters are above reproacu.
and who by their uniform courtesy snd
faithful discharge Of the duties of their re-
spective Offices for years have won and re-
tanned the esteem and confidence OF their
fellow citizens. therefore
ReSo'red. hat We again endorse them as
pre-emincntlv the right men IN the right
place and pledge them our united and
Hearty support.
The Republicans Of this district held a
meeting last week. the result of which was
published IN the DISPATCH.
Ward meetings will be held tonight TO
nominate candidates for the City Council.
In all OF the wards except the Fourth
there are quite lively contests for the
places.
MANCHESTER SUNDAY SERVICES.
Mr.. Ezekiel IaminOsian, a native Of
Syria. occupied the pulpit OF the Prcsby-
terrain church SUNDAY morning. He gave
sketch of the customs and habits OF the
people Of his country and related some
persOnal recOllectiOns which were exceed
luElN lDltItSllA4E. Ill lNA+iaht'iolA 'tNA41
to this country when a boy, was educated
here. and IL now supporting a school at
Antioch, III Syria. By his efforts III this
country. lie Is a pleasing speaker and
there was rich vein OF humOr and pathos
IN his address Sunday morning.
Rev. J.. i. lhornhill preached fine
sermon at the bridge-Street church
YESTERDAY morning. and after the service
the ordinance Of the Lords supper was
,Ir ftharn "A
night in consequence OF the sunday
School Association meeting, which was
held there IN the afternoon.
Rev. DR.. Bledsoe addressed q largo au-
dience at Leader Hall Sunday afternoon,
the meeting being held under the auspices
OF the Railroad Branch of the Young Mems
Christian Association.
Rev. f.. Il. Dadmuu, Of the West-End
Methodist church, preached very excel
lent sermon Sunday night on Tempe
rance"
NOTES OF GENERAL INTEREST.
It is expected that quite number Of
the members of the Junior Order nited
American Mechanics from Manchester and
SwansbOro' will attend the fOrtleth annl-
versarv cele Oratlon Of the order, which
will TAKE place III Petersburg next Thurs
day al the Academy of Music. Rev. @. \.
Van Houten. Of this city. ls 20 make an
address 90 the subject. " The Pride Of
American Liberty"
While ont driving Sunday afternoon a
gentleman and his wife from this city
! came across another lady and gentleman
standing IN the road near Bon Air holding
an uuhiCcned horse aud loOGlng at de-
| mohshed buggy. II seems that the horse
which was hItched 10 a buggy belonging
to q gentleman OF Manchester became
frightened at some bicycle and at
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ccs5iul IN this, the animal proceeded TO
kick the front of the vehicle 10 pieces
! The lady jumped from the buggy and was
| not hurt. The friend who happened TO
drive b. about the time Of the accident
offered his assistance and the young LADY
was placed III his vehicle and driven home.
! The gentleman repaired his broken buggy
and came 20 the clty little later.
The PerTy-street cars were running on
an eleven schedule Sunday and
vast crowds OF people took advantage OF the
pretty day 70 ride out 10 crest Hill Park.
The barn on the farm of Mr. II. q. Man
nahau. which was recently blown down by
the hard wind. Is being rebuilt
Dir. John t. Pierce. who has been stop
ping with his broiher-lu-iaw. DR.. l.. 1.
Rucker. Of this city, left Yesterday for
jacksonville. Fla. 10 accept position
with the Atlantic Coast Line.
The m0tormen and conductors on the
Perry and HulI-strect lines appeared Sun
day IN their new uniforms, which are quite
pretty. The suits are navy blue with steel
buttons and white caps.
The Young Ladies' Aid Society of the
Balnbridge street Baptist church held A
feast last night In Mr.. Nunnally's store,
ut the corner Of Twelfth and Hull streets.
The inciemcnt weather greatly inter-
tered with the Attendance.
~ TEMPLES or JUSTICE
As the result OF Saturday might row
there wGs quite u little docket IN the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning. The Mayor
hnod Tom Cheathsm IS, Mary Cheatham
$3.50, and Rosa Owens $3.50 for fighting
in the street. Charles Fuqua was fined
S25 for being drunk in the street.
The spring term OF the Chesterfield Cir
cult Court began yesterday. There are
number Of cases upon the docket. IN
Guiding several important railroad suits.
A good many members of the Manchester
bar went out TO attend the session OF the
court.
The May term of the Husting Court
began Yesterday. The Court granted q
new trial 10 ". A. Neal. VINO was convict