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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

Mr. j. y. Rykor weather bureau OBJ
server. al LynchburD. Ia his report If
ta- Virginia State weather Service for
re weeks ending july Both. says.
During the past seven days the temper
tlfe has averaged about three degrees.
daily above the normal for the season.
There has been about the normal amount
q sunshine. The rainfall has been in
The character OF local showers and thun-
Der storms. end the amount has been
generally about one-third OF an inch.
though some localities have had no rain.
and few have had over an inch. All
growing crops and vegetation show i'm
IDNemeut since the general rains OF tn =
l.st 20 25d iustants. but more Taiu ~ gen
orally needed for corn. pastures, and 10
PERMIT following for fan crops; tobacco
shows marked Improvement ia most sec
IONS The Oat crop is being harvested In
Tie extreme southwest and the crop is
reported as fair 20 good. Corn, cotton.
ana peanut are generally laid by in the
s'HiheSat section. ana are IA fair 20 good
condition. The melon crop is reported IN
tolh condition. The sweet pOtaioe crop
beginning 10 be marketed in AccOmac
avg NorthamptOn counties.
.omparauyely little following has yet
our correspondent at ciarkton, Hall
AK county, reports that an epidemic
proving very fatal 10 cattle In that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
ASS4UITED ~ 4 NEGRO.
Nj. Antonio Grnfiigna. Keeper of ST. Johns
Burylng Ground. Hurt

About o'clock yesterday morning Mr.
Antonio GramDa. the Keeper OF St
Johns burying-gromd vas assaulted
l.v "a negro man on Twcnty-hfth street.-the
tween broad and Marshall. At the time
% the assault Mr.. Grahlena Was on his
Way 10 the buryirl-grOund. and when
1lst opposite the engine house negro
man came out Of the alley with bag
illti with something
Mr Gritiigna asked him what he had
lu the bag and attempted 10 stop him.
The belrO. without replying, struck
him a terrible blow ON the side Of the
head with some blunt instrument. leaN-
INK a cut over the right temple and
lruising the whole side OF the face The
blow was heavy enough % knock Mr
GratIlcua down and Ia falling me- struck
his chin. cutting g. The negro, after
striking Air. Graffgua. took 30 his
heels and has not as Vet been caught
Mir. Grafhgna was taken 10 his home.
No. 81 north Thirtieth street. by DR.
r. j. Garcin Or. Il. T. ELLIS, the
saanily physician. was called IN and
dressed the wounds ana reports his
patient as resting very We'll. lie docs
lot consider the wounds dangerous, but
tcy are very painful. The police We're
titled.
Nr. Grafgna has been the keeper Of
re s.. Johns burytng-sroundS for a
..lg time, and IS a very Peaceabie and
worthy citizen. He has great many
friends in the East End. and all speak
Mrl Of him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

l21-2e. a yard for the zoe. FIGURED
l5c. a YARD for the 35c. genuine GALATEA
G1-4c. yard for the best 12I-2c IRISH
LAWNS-iD inches wide.
Sc. yard for the loo. FIGURED INDIA
61-4c' a yard for the u lie. FIGURED
DIMlTlES.
Size. a yard for the u lie. FIGURED
G1-4c. yard for the 2oc. WOOL CHAL-
LIES
Sc. yard for the y 1-2c. FIGURED
PANAMA CLOTH-32 inches wide.
Toe. a yard Tor the lSc. STRIPED CREPE
&c. a yard Tor the SI-3c. STRIPED GING-
HAMS.
8 l-3c. IA yard for the u l-2c lARD-WIDE
PERCALES.
BE- "a yard for the Zoe. 3O-inch PERCALES.
lG 2-Gc a yard for the 3Jc. WIDE WOOL
Toe. a yard for the l5c. DUCK sUITINGs
lie. yard for the 2Jc. flG RED
FRENCH SATINES.
25c. a yard for the 4Oc. ROCHE FRENCH
DC '1 YARD ri Tor the 4oc. FRENCH FIG
TRED ORGANIZES. ,.,,.,..,.
Sc. q yard for the 1-3c. OUTING
Clio, - q y q! RI for the iOc. OUTING
si-3c a. yard I'd for the l2I-2c OUTING
| CLOTHS
12t-2c. a yard for the best 25, 30, and Doe
! GINGHAN
/ l5c. a yard for the CSC quality HEM
STITCHED MUSLIN that measure
ii yards wide. ...,,-
&c. yard for remnants Of Lie. CHECK
Ed MUSLINS. ,.
30. a ward for remnants Of S1-Sc. INDIA
p, o. ,.orl for remnants of l0c. INDIA
! LlNON. ,.
So. a yard for remnants of Z lie. INDIA
| IINON. -
&C. a yard for remnants or J. l--c. W hlli
DlAlITN. ...
| T. i-9c. for the De. BOY > CALlOO otilh
| WAISTS.
100. for the zoe. BOYS PERCALE SHIRT
! WAISTS. ,....,.,,
| 2Jc for the -Ac BOYS PElICALE SttIH
WAISTS.
! 81 o. for the - BOYS WASHABLE SUITS
II - for the 81 BOYS WASHABLE ~ us
Soc. for the zoe. BOYS WASHABLE
SUITS. .
! PT.OISE WAISTS FOR BOYS, dark col
ors. wore soc, now 21c.
! nOtS' FRENCH Saline BLOUSE
WAISTS. were 81. now 4Jc.
| BOYS' CASHMERE SUITS. were 81, nov
2T In sizes 3 20 years.
| BOYS ETON CAPS. - and 55c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
Robert Trimmer, of Church nm, Seriously
Lonndnh by d Nerro.


At II o'clock LIST evening Robert Trim
mer was in the hands Of two doctors,
who were probing for a bullet nred into
his back by an unknown negro half
hour before.
Trimmer IS a bricklayer. about thirty
wears OF age and looked a Hercules as
he sat on lis bed at his home, a small
frame house. on the extension OF Twenty p
6fth street i'm HenHcO county, stripped
TO the waist. while Doctors Leftwich anu
Beasley searched for the ball.
The man leaned over, with his hrau
between his knees. and with good neI e
directed the doctors In their Efforts u
find the ball. ,,,,,o
The room was H@hted by sliisiJ
lamp. and number OF friends, a,tu" ~.
by sympathy ana curiosity cro"uSu -,
room ami watched the operation "a ,ba
ing for the ball. HIS vile stoou III .,riv
doorway ln heWildered way anu ~ 7con
inquired Of every one VINO pa9''"
corning his condition. a.. vounded
With sighs and groans the ,octore i'm
man alternately directed thS,,,s,,ed mis-
their oyeration. and adin"llSn. -,
friends MOI 70 go into 4 crowd OF mes M,
If they would avoid beihs '" 'bc ais
scene was a striking one ~ ii,,un-.,sod nv
comfort of.the sufferer was ln,
the heat and the croWoTn 70, ;r,irnmer
EarIv In the evening l.S"Vt'1 !, efraet
went over TO Twenty -clshtn I'm, q free
whore a quack doctor W"s e'. s,is ~ his
show, I'm connection Win tle sni' S',rine,
onedicines. He told tne ~ e. q iarge
their onerations that ne Mas IN III 70 d.
crowd crow Of negroes, and uhde''ooA " W
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

Much solicitation has been expressed
AT the serious illness Of Captain Lewis
ID. Crershaw. assistant postmaster Of
Richmond. ana many persons called
YESTERDAY al the post-Oflice % enquire
concerning his condition At midnight
last night Dr George Ben Johnson re-
ported him as getting along nicely.
POstmViter Cul!inNw0rth feels very
GENEROUSLY the absence Of mis- valued as
office thereby. at time when he would
like 20 be- actively ENGAGED i'm behalf of
his friend, Hon. George j.. Wise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
Reception to Mr. and Mrs. Hnrdwicke.

A reception was rendered TO Mr.. and
Mrs. ". l.. Hardwicke on Tuesday even
Ing at their new home, No. az north
Twenty-secOnd street, after their arrival
from Auendale. Louisa county, where thry
had been married.
Mr. and Mrs Hardwicke received their
friends i'm a most gracious manner, and
were the recipients OF numerous ana
hearty congratulate lions.
During Inc evening the guests We're en-
tertained 10y some choice music ON the
riano and guitar. After refreshments were
served the happy company dispersed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
Tie Dentists Convention.

The gathering of dentists at ola Point.
commencing to-day is the most import
amt meeting Of that profession which
ever took place I'm America The Viz
glnia state Association the Southern
Association. and the American Associa-
tion win all be in session. the two ,lat-
Association.
Dr. y. Hall Moore, secretary Of the
Virginia Association. and Or. George
L. Kessee wont down yesterday and
most OF the other Richmond dentists Will
attend during the two weeks that the
several sessions will last.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
Sanger Hall ReOpened.

A large crowd of citizens. chiefly from
the German element If Richmouds popu-
Seventh street, Yesterday 40 witness the
reoponing of that popular resort At
night "a grand concert was given in the
garden connected with the building. and
for hours every seat wa occupied. Among
the visitors We're the families Of some Of
Richmonds best Germau-American citi-
Zeus.
Mr.. William H. Zimmerman. Jr., who
has taken charge % The place, VIII endea-
v0r u make il as attractive rs possible,
and expects 10 give free concerts at least
once a week in the garden during the
present summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

fend small boy. which one OF them was
heating. and that two negroes Jumped on
him-one with a stick-and knocked him
down. while the other shot him while he
was PROSTATE on the ground.
The ball entered between the shoulder
blades. and ranged up under the right
shoulder. The doctors at midnight had
not succeeded in finding the missile. His
wound Is serious, but not necessarily dan
gerous.
4 hoy, who witnessed the fight, says
a negro who was not engaged In the he
ginning Of the ARRAY, poked a revolver
through the legs OF the crowd and fired
the shot The negroes were not Identified
and all escaped.
The place where the fight occurred is
getting quite a reputation for disorder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

A reception will bee .iy,n mt the Young
Mems Christian Association this even
INK i'm honor Of the return Of Professor
Anton Schatzd from his vacation. which
he spent i'm the state OF Now York. The
reception will begin al Sl5 +. w., and
will Doe under the auspices of the members
Of the gymnasium. boat ana bicycle
clubs.
The attractions OF the evening will con-
sist of vocal and instrumental music,
followed by refreshments, and large
attendance Of the members is desired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

Thorc VIII De an impOrtdnt meeTlng OI
the cayalrymen tonight in the stuart
Horse Guards armOry in the old City
IIaIl 10 complete the arrangements for
he TRIP through the valley. All members
Of the FIRST regiment who take an inter-
EST i'm the undertaking are requested
TO be present. Lieutenant-Colonei Branch
ments. and will be on hand 10 instruct
those going what to do with their bag
gage and horses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

CAV crowd filed Blandon PARK an
dav Yesterday whom Iichmond Iodsf
of The order of Elks gave its annual
basket picnic. Among the atte 'il'...l',.i
core a Great many of the most prominent
~. -i1futs of this city with their families,
and ali we're having glorious time. All
binds Of outdoor sports were INDUCED
in. and refreshments Of every GeScli-
we're perfect. and Mr.. G. V. Clash. the
chairman Of the committee, deserves
great credit for the able manner IN winch
ha ab-olve1 his arluOus duties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

About o'clock Tuesday night thieves
entered through a rear window the resi-
dence Of Mr. William T.. Dibrell, 81
south Third street Mr.. Dioren ana his
family have ben out Of town for several
davs. The neighbors say they saw lights
I'm the house about half past y on >
o'clock. Yesterday morning Mr. DibrclI
looked over the house. and discovered
mat the thieves had carried off a good
deal of bric-a-brac and silver plated ware.
The case has been put in the hands Of
pnlice Detective HAN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

ncighborhood. and that no remedy has
vet been found for IL.
In Sussex county the cabbage crop is
said to be not heading we'll
High wind with n heavy thunder
storm. blew down considerable corn near
Blncksbulg, on Sunday: and severe nan
and high winds caused severe damage 10
corn and tobacco east of Keysviie, on
|. Thursday and Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
Mass Meeting Of Bicyclists

All the wheelmen Of this city are in
vitcd to attend mass-mceting 10 be held
I'm the rooms of the Richmond Cycle
club tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock. 10
take action IN reference TO the prOposed
ordinance prohibiting bicycle riding in
the public parks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
4 Pleasant Evening.

Mics Lizzie Harper Of No. 2lS north
-rtr.rtr-fr,lrih street. very pleasantly en-
tertainoi q few Of her frierds at her
r,si,itrca h. evening. Games were play
"a until 10 T. M. then refres hments Were
served, after which several musical Sc
ItCs Jbose present were MISSES Annie
Whitlock. llaegie Palmer. Magsie Bates.
and IIDlers ". IT, Martin. \. y. Winfrac.
II n Bates and Lloyd Palmer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
Naval Promotions.

WASHINGTON. Aug. THE President
today sent to the Senate the following
nominations: -, "a, p.,.t.
Lieutenant Commander W. ". kelsin-
ger To- be a commander.
Lieutenant A. V. Wadhams 10 be
Lieutenant commander.
Lieutenants c. Il. Adee, J: X. HolcomD'
and ". II. Burdicts 10 be lieutenants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
Dr. NNheat Recovering.

Or. Lewis Wheat. w.o has been dis
,ff-d Tor some weeks Oh account OF
Iiooi noison in his hand. was out yes
t1rJav for the first time. His hand,
-. . .h,~, he fore finger was amputated.
y. i GesIirg steadily. and he hopes 10 be
ahla 10 resume his practice in a few
Iayg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
From Fulton.

At 1890 yesterday afternoon still alarm
Of fire was turned in. and Engine 40 s
responded. The roof Of the frame house
occupied and owned by Mrs. Ellen Hub
bard was on lire. The flames We're soon
eXtinguished. The damage is small
The appraisers were engaged yesterday
appraising the real estate and personal
property Of the late Jefferson Powers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
TIE CANDIDATES.
FROM mr. StLTE HOUSE.
Captain j. II. Costin Elected Comm"haah'
of the OYSTER steamer AccOnac.

Governor Oferr~l mao W. 80
day yesterday. lie recelNeu A"'''''
callers from carly in the morniEs VINO
-, ., tho executive chamber on
had I'm III eh0rtIv after noon the
va ~ a., t,f...tt,.oli. aud It's lribu-
, 49, met FOR The purpose Of appointing
" ,,.,,,,rd,rt for me new oyster police
d ,,.',. t.cnrrac There were quite Il
,,,,1I.r of gentlemen present. awaiting 10
t,'..t ~. .llinrs of rne various candi-
H.,
-,a+o,. Little of fredericksburg: Seud-
,or Sfg6bs Of Gloucester: senator Loven-
~ T. t0t,,,,,,.,. Cart4fn Tahb menu
Slci''' 20 49, - l,..l,.,,at.s from Clou-
per VI W I.,,l SIMS a prominent
CerlcI va l i'os ana r. T. MONTAGUE.
ia" - ~ i w." - 49, 81 Cantain John f.
4 lr,'r III Ht,tboyts c,untv
60, 20 wa t,,..u ~ Accou1ac al-
Mr. IhGmaS russell A., III -, G1rl,in
Gc','' 'i' ,.tti, 1l,,,-.t1ir T. II Thomas.
oI A't'hae' "4'4S C"F."tt a. r. rnefir
of Accornac. and Captain D. II. os ,- .,iS
oi NoI lhaI4lp'""' l''N'' "''''
interests. .,c-1 r.i- ~ Accornoc
captain AHIed -. ~" =, u, Unit ~
Vas ~ l, &c ;bo I4ouSa of Dei@eates
from that county. captain Wllliah l pa
Ilps; OF Mal"eNS' az l''g1''. ,,i Cant,in
81 me si'ah't 'ucs'ip 49, az ,Ito candi-
Johnson 'VI -ACc'iii-tl,, "''e "'''
dates for me poslu2n. colt. o., va
Inc board listened C'I'l"l! -,'' -
uenily 10 tle cldlIuc ID NJ. F"i t-' 49,,
"iN,' - tt.'f, tt-ft+- -,-.,-+ i,to
ana tner lllr.ps' ana '.''.'tt ooi'ci[
! executive session. ~ was ,llg' % - I,,iN
when a conclusion was u, S.iu
thln James r. ,g4'ii' >'- IN 49, 49,,
~ Jiec.." .I l"c '..,,,,','tl,
r. i"L'ou, oi ,Hi7 ~ N,,,,,,, '''''
elected enalncer OF me Accohac: co,.,.,
captain '"sllH j. tie son Oh y 49, ~
| tosun; VINO Tor ahout Hllr'n ICLI7 H.-
| beeh me treasurer oi Nor'Ia4illIo" S". .h-
| " VINO Is az pres ~ Stcie1ail -, ~
Nr-l.Ia I'eiho'fallc As@''. t'lOu ~ ~ az,
| hgioh. re comes rom Il lH'ICutn
! Csauc IaMhy' ana ls So'd l'til.3S' ~
/ himself lie US an eNLrIleHeed S'l'ii '.,,
ana ~ AZ lleSr' I,., ' "i'. >orfo,
l C.,,l 1hsrilg IL ,,,,ri,.I himself
! uu. went through am tho grades on
! board OF Snip AMI holds no" " nrS'-clis'
/ HtyHs"' - ..
Two years. ago Ht Waa ON .DdiI w.
| one Oh ne steamers f'ln- 10 ~
! 'hdii'@, "Al.h NaS ft t.G uHlr "'pI-" .
| to Dee lost In The ice. The vessel lost
| jas rudder. ana Captain 1ostln was SEE
! icrteu Joy his superior oihter 10 secure
! asSi5 lance lie walked Tor miles across
! me zee WhlcA was A-rdly str'Hs ehous"
to hoid ms WeiEnt; -.
tdpliH CoHuH ~ H'YneN Vl ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
WHAT 81 WILL DO.

1t will furnish a parlor with SUIT.
Carpet. or Mating, and Rug Included.
or you can have your bedroom nttsd up
complete with CHAMBER SUIT-Mat-
tress, Springs. Pillows, Bolster. and
covering for the floor as well. IL Will
buy a nice Dining Table. fancy legs.
large Oak Sideboard. High-Back Chairs.
and Dinner or Tea-Sets, or anything you
may want for the furnishing Of these
rooms.
DO you want a nice Rug-seat Couch.
with spring edges and long srmges. en-
tireIy hiding the woodl We have them.
the best and keep ahead In low prices
and nign qualities. az IL pleasure for
us TO have you call and Inspect them.
We have a rice line Of MATTTNGS-
fresh goods and warranted 10 please IN
regular goods, and you Will not md any
n0uldy or fadeG goods among them.
smyrna. Velvet. Moguette, and Tapestry
CARPETS In Brussels. Insrains, Two
and Three-P ies--ail the Leading makes.
Druggets are very stylish, and we have
them any size and S9o gia,GE,3y;, ors ., F,,,o,
Case Watch. Chain. diamond Ring, mi
ral Ring. Silver Plated Tea-Set. Water
serylce. Berry Dish. Knives, Forks, and
spoons OF the best nlanufacturel Come
70 US, be supplied. and have the zoe OF
the goods white YOU are paying for them.
a silver dollar Will 80 IA far as gold
dollar Come. examine. and see how
much you can buy from us with 81.
Read ana reflect: $50 worth CT goods
for 81 down and 81 per week: 800 worth
for 81 down and 81 per week. are the
terms at
ROTHERT & CO.'S
BROAD-STREET CREDIT House.
apl9-th, Sa&tu Je5 east BROAD street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
CONVENTION
ny VIII NOMINATE a ChNDi-
DATn ron CONGRESS.
ST.. Meeting Held Yesterday IN 'e"''o'
County Court-uousc-A Long "'"''''
h, Edgar Allon-rhc Resolutions

,..~f.. pc,,,hNcan confer
TIC Third "s'i'o' ,.h,.,,.r a
,,-c. called together TO see -,
Republican 'a"o''''S' 80, A. ,ne n,ld.
u.s district s''' -. ,ourt- house
u,t AZ the h''"'O' 4.,r,,t
Yesterday. and decided '""' '''O -
,.tlfrt Ice requested TO can t'''''
.,.o.r,,,s,. proNlde FOR the nominal
20" '. ,,..,,,.,,,'.,, ..odt4tte.
ueA oi {" N'f 1870 80. ',',Ul,.t,d for CALI
Atno"s" W 100 - ..f for noon. 4
ft uc No"lviV"Ne va, W anon AIR. d. ".
N.e nearly 20. - No ,laffurm and
Sl4t"""'" "HNN'"N"
.a.td '"i oi"c,. e.,, th,t DESPITE the
sac So"'nN"I" S''' 49, I,'umttee.
GN that '.e N,"'' i, '-',,,ton. nad de-
V.ch htu me }" w republican
coed against inc p''.'.'" ,u,,-iat.cu as
o.ad4da,c0 pa 'h' .',''' ,,..r 10 the dis
atlcl AaN dtltb"'cd sac '.. ,andlaates II
1Jrllt committees 10 pa. f@n welded
tucy SAN Nt To Do 49, ''''' ,... ,,t,r'ter of
10 the SOD. .tatohs %. " ,, bs1 c,ueJ
prominent NtpD"'..'..'' tne,,, "a tase
tAis conference Nose.
slch action as t-'f ,..,, choean t.nn-
Mr.. y. j. S"liH n ~ a. L,,,f-
i.tdl! chairman. WIZ ,,.,,,.'n g. IN
.a.1 secretary &c .'"'i .i'ti u. a., @
lf Sac chair iuhdc I'v "f'''''b l'','". ~
l.l rt'd an tNiT",' .,oi' iy"-i'e MI
e.. kcpJolrtA JOURNAL Ndiil4lb uFOil '-'c
l.3aa.,ans go ote1oize anu make
4-.t AFTER Itadlhs the eAl."o. VT
ta Was made peiinaiIcnl ch"lIiil,iii y,
vtac Mr.. d. a. M'4-auShHh s4~ceeuVu
-.r. kaufman as secretary
rnc,n rr.x
There was q cali for Mr. Edgar Allen.
v.' arose ana "adres.tA l"c CoAto',l ne
-. N.'' .tD'' 4"' ''.0 =" - 49, '.''
". V.''S" up" ''0 ~ i'm
{. .-tii@g ana Pi"'e q 'dii iii'' ia
;a held In speaking Mr Allen shld.
must indeed Dc e. dullard ia the i'-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
OUR NEXT CONGRESSMAN
THIS ~ THE DAY THAI WILL DE-
eide VINO TT WILL DE.
The Primary Election In Richmond and
the Convention at the Court-Bousc VIII
Keep the Politicians Busy.

The particulars Of the plans for the
conduct Of to-days primary have been al
ready published. There are only two con-
testants for the delegates of the city OF
Rchmond-Hon. George d. Wise. the
present incumbent, and Colonel TazeweH
Elicit
The polls will open at 4. ". and will
close at $ j.. NJ. The viva voce plan has
been adopted. and. with only two con-
testants and an open record Of the vote
il VIII be easy at any time in the day
10 tell how the candidates stand.
The candidates friends recognize the
potency In such a case Of getunS lhe
votes Tor their man polled cary anu ~
IS probable that a great effort VIII Ue
made in this line
The City Democratic Committee will
meet at $50 =. ~. AT. Old Market nan
for the purpose Of receiving the returns.
The plan which met with so much FAVOR
| ut the last primary, Of keeping everybody
! except voters about to cast thelf bd"o'S
! away from The polls VIII De IN N"Suv.
At the close OF the day last evening
! both candidates were confident anu leei-
/ Ing that their organization was IrIltDl'
| rested on their arms untll the is"' ~
! day.
Ii Is thought that the result viii be
/ officially known by o'clock Tonight
rnE mNmco CONVENTION.
The Democratic convention Of the Thlrd
! district will meet to-day at the l'nilco
! county courthouse 20 elect drlr5dttS
10 the Third congressional convention
which meets I'm this city next week.
Everything Xas very quiet al tne court
| house yesterday. No one seems - Know
exactly how affairs will turn out today.
There was q great deal of speculation as
/ TO who viii bc chosen chairman. mere
was also some talk about fusion ON the
! part Of the anti-Nise people, ~ case
! they can't carry the convention. This Is
thought 10 be only rumor The committee
say that they VIII endeavor as FAR as IL
! lies In their power % secure he utmost
fairness I'm the convention to all the can
! didates.
THE CANDIDATES.
The political situation about reached
| its climax Yesterday. From early morn
ing until late ~ night the two candidates
were kept busy visiting various secu"ii5
Of the city and comforting win men
many friends II was soon after s O'Clock
when Captain Wise left his home. ana on
his way down town he was accosted bJ
many Of his supporters.
! Colonel Elicit also was al MS OH
bright and early. where he was closrtc,
with a great number of callers. Boti
| candidates gave rart OF IN DAY u
| HenricO county, where the iSht promise
10 be very hot to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
OBITU AEN.
1rncr IosrPn HOLT.

WASHINGTON. Aug. Judge Joseph
Holt who was advocate-general OF me
army. and at one time acted as Ss Ut "a,
~ Ia His death Is due indirectly TO a
toli Sustained a few days ago, but TO
which he paid little attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

A. St Peters cathedral yesterday
~ at G.3O o'clock. Mr.. David
More was married TO w5 Miss eerl amIIa
,i 80. II,'tbar AfcKeefrey After receiving
ny DETERMINATIONS Of their friends. the
smau,oIe left for a northern tour
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
The Press Club Tonight.

The monthly meeting OF the ola Do
minion Press Club will be held in the
10 r'Se attendsnce is DESIRED os -, a
OF much importance will be transacted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

The normal school closed on Tuesday
..itrb had been in session al Culpeper
Penthouse for the past three weeks. IL
~, the vicinity Of Richmond who We're
Il4',e speak in the highest terms Of the
school.