The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
NAM PAGE NOT 4 CANDIDATE.
II His Party Forces the Gubernatorial
Nomination Upon Him lie VIII Decline.

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PETERSBURG. VA. June Especial
Major Mann Page arrived here this after
noon about ! o'clock. and left at
o'clock for home. | met him on the
street. and asked him about his nomina-
ton by the Third party for Governor.
He said that he was president OF the
Farmers Alliance OF Virginia, and also
a member Of the executive committee OF
the National Alliance, and that since ne
had held these positions he had made
IL rule never 10 be q candidate ior any
political Office. He added that his term
Of office as president Of the Alliance
would expire in August next, ana MS
membership Of the national executive
committee in November next. l then said,
Major. suppose the Third party con
vention should force the noml-
nation for Governor on your"
His reply was that he did not ex-
pect anything Of that kind, as ne was
not a candidate for office and, If such
a nomination was rendered him. he would
most positively decline IL. In reply 10 in
terroeatiyes. Major Page said he thought
the Third party would make a big hght
for the Legislature. When asked IS 10 who
would probably be the nominees OF the
Third party for the Legislature, Major
Page said. Since ] have been in the
Alliance / have studiOuesly avoided party
caucuses and conventions, and, there
fore. am not posted as 10 the leaders
purpose. but trust the people VIII hold
primary elections and elect the nOmi-
nees." When 1 asked him who NJ thought
would be- the Democratic nominee for
Governor. Major Page said. u think all
the Cleveland wing Of the Democratic
party VIII insist on the nomination Of
Colonel OFerrall, and viii also indorse
Cleveland's financial policy. but whether
the Democratic party proper, led by
Lieutenant-G Governor Hoge Tyler, can
rescue the nomination from the admins
tration, IS a question Of which / am IN
doubt. / believe the Southwest is en-
titled 20 the nomination. II l was affil-
iaung with the Democrats / should GER
tainly cast my vote foT Hoge Tyler"
Mr.. T. c. McCulloch. one OF the most
prominent merchants at Blackstone. made
an assignment on Saturday. His proper
~ is valued az $4,000. and his creditors
are secured in classes.
Rev. a. 7. Fristoe who has been the
pastor OF the Second Baptist church, In
this city for the past year. delivered
his anniversary sermon before a large
congregation yesterday morning.
A rumor gained wide circulation here
to-day that Rev. II. G. Cheatham, for
merly pastor Of Market-street Methodist
Episcopal church. in this city. who has
been quite ill at his home at Hampton.
had died. A telegram was sent 20 Hamp-
ton 10 require into the truth Of the
report, and an answer was received,
stating that Mr.. Cheatham was better
Mr.. Sydnor Weisiger. of Roanoke. who
has been appointed soliciting freight
agent OF the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road Company in Petersburg. arrived
here to-day and entered upon his duties.
Mr. X. p. Barham. editor and pub
Usher Of the Index-Appeai. and Mrs.
Barham. who have been spending the
past three weeks az the Worlds Fair.
returned home this afternoon.
The south bound passenger train. which
left here this morning. had among its
passengers MIR. Charles L. Wright and
Miss Bette 7. Bullfant, who went 10
Weldon. y. c., 10 have the nuptial knot
tied Mr.. Wright IS a prominent young
druggist Of Petersburg. and Miss Built
fant is most attractive young lady.
Mrs. Decker. wife No. OF Charles Y.
Decker, VINO Is wanted here for bigamy.
arrived in this city yesterday from Bal
timore, where Decker is now being held
for the Petersburg authorities. Chief OF
Police Eancs went over % Richmond to-
day and obtained from Governor McKin-
ney requisiuon papers FOR Decker. Cap
tain Eanes leaving in the morning for
Baltimore 10 bring Decker here for trial.
The opening exercises Of the summer
session Of the Virginia Normal School
and Collegiate Institute were held In the
institute building this aftcrnoon al
o'clock. The address OF welcome was
made by Mr.. Thomas G.. Watkins, OF the
board Of visitors.
The Ladies Memorial Association. at
their meeting this afternoon. decided 70
invite the Walker Light Guards. CAPTAIN
Cunningham. Of Richmond: Nottowav
Grays and the Prince George cavalry ~
take part in the parade and memorial
exercises on the 9th Of June.