The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-11
AUGUSTA DEMOCRATS.
CONTENTION AT ST1UNTON MILES
NOMTNITIONs on EIRST BALLOT.
Koiner and Walker Were the Men-Eesor
lutions In Favor Of Free Ballot
and "a Fair Count.

| STANTON. VA. Sept. U.-SpeciaJ'-
| The Augusta County Democratic ConNen'
| ton was called TO order TINS morning a
10 O'Clock By Richard 5. Ksr, Chairman.
who named Captain James Bumgardner
| as chairman OF the convention, and ii.
&. Jinsley secretary.
4 full attendance OF delegates was
present. II was known long before the
assembling OF the convention that q. ".
koincr and Silas II. Walker would be
nominated for the House of Delegates.
Mr.. koiner has served two terms in the
House, and is, therefore, well known to
the political public.
Mr. Walker Is u new man, never hay-
ing had any experience In public life.
He IS, however i gentleman of bright
character, a good substantial farmer, OF
quiet demeanor, but with plenty OF good
sense, and has the unlimited confidence
OF his constituents. as to his ability to
make a good representative.
This district Is a "hOld-Over" on the
senatorial representation, and there is
therefore no expression on the currency
question, nor the senatorial succession.
TIE RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the convention:
The Democratic convention for Angus
Ia county end the city of stanton
Tor the nomination Of members OF the
House Of Delegates cannot but point with
PRIDE 70 the many and varied evidences
that can lie seen ali around US Of q renew
ed prosperity that has come to our coun-
try tnder d Democratic adm 'nstration,
state and national
And we must at the same time con-
graduate our people that the nominees
Of this convention will not be confronted
lV Htffinfflf nd fnt
TONS but the fight they ener upon will
be for a continuance OF n good. econom-
ical, and honest administration of our
state and local affairs. And especially
DO W. desire TO add our announcement
ana approval 10 the movement n n has
been inaugurated for a reduction n our
State expenses by such changes as may
be deemed necessary in our State Con-
stitution.
FREE BALLOT.
The Democratic party of Augusta coun-
~ in convention assembled. EXPRESS thair
continued adherence to the fundamental
principle that every voter may cast his
ballot freely and have it counted fairly
as cast
The absolute freedom OF the voter TO
express MS preference at the polls as
ne chooses ana the certainty Of that pref
erehce being honestly registered and ex-
pressed, have been nowhere more com
spiciously exempli1ed than AT the recent
election IN our county and city. and the
high character and impartial action of
our election Of officers have illustrated
the lact that whatever modification OF
detali the existing election law may need.
u is conspicuous success i'm the proven
ton or vote-buying. In destroying tho
profession of the political heeler at the
polls, ana IN insur.ng the unquestioned
success Of the ballot.
ms~LT or The BALLOT.
The resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed without discussion.
nominations were made as follows.
Silas H. Walker. Samuel Farrer John y.
Opic. g. w. Koner S.las H. Walker
received IS votes and O.. W. Koner 81
votes on the first ballot. and were de-
clared the nominees of the convention.
Both gentlemen accepted in neat
Speeches
The Populists, Republicans. Prohibition
lists, Independent Democrats and all low
ers of fair elections will hold a mass
NEE tins september ID to nominate can
didates for the House. under the pro-
gramme of the late fair-elections con-
yention.
BISHOP VAN DE vYvFR THEET.
In addition 10 the interest in political
matters to-day. the Church work is
greatly emphasized by the laying of the
cornerstone of the new building of st.
Francis Catholic church. The Right
Rev. \. Van DO Nyyer. Bishop of Rich |
mond, VIII conduct the sacred services. |
assisted by the Rev. Father Mcyery,
pastor in charge.
The Bishop will deliver an address. ]
The Catholic societies OF Staunton and /
Will take part in the cere-
monies.
The new ed.hco will be an imposing |
structure, and will greatly add 10 the |
already beautiful churches of this noun |
tain city. The building will be Nxl20 |
feet, built Of Pennsylvania greensboro. |
rom Chester county. trimmed with In |
Llama olistric sandstone, which will pre-
sent beautiful appearance. The front |
viii have TWO towers. the main tower |
being one hundred and forty feet above |
he level Of the church-yard. In the
ear will be a sacristy and small chapel /
or early mass. Mr.. r. J. Collins, Of
his city. is the architect; Montague
}ain, builder.
ST. Francis Parish has been in charge
II the Rev. John McNcry for twenty
i've years, and he is at present ably as
listed by Rev. Father W. CASTOR Payne.
'ather McNery has had during his pas
crate twelve assistants. and II is ex-
'ected That all Of them VIII be present
t the ceremonies to-day.
BISHOP WHITE ALSO.
The Right Rev. Francis NJ. Whittle
bishop Of the Episcopal diocese Of Viz
mia, occupied the pulpit Of Emmanuel
hurch morning and evening Sunday last
he Flshop preached with great earnest
ess and force 10 delighted congrega-
ion HIS presence among us Vas
urprise. and expressions of love for the
dear, old Bishop were heard on all
dies. together with sincere wishes for
long continuance Of his beautiful life.
Emmanuel church has just placed IN
ositiCn beautiful organ. costing Sl.SsO
nd this enthusiastic and energetic little
hurch ION the hilr seems 10 abound in
rosperty, under the directing care of
IS beloved and sodly rector, Rev. Robert
Ieff