Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-23
MRS. C. DUNLOP DEAD
Passed Away at the Residence Of Her
Husband In Petersburg.
The COMING SPRING ELECTIONS.
Probable Political Combinations in South
side Countics-C Congregational Con-
test-Base- Ball Fund.

cial)-Mrs. Catherine Dunlop. wife OF
Mr.. David Dunlop. one OF the foremost
tobaoconists In the South died at the
residence of her husband. on Friend
street, about o'clock this morning, after
protracted period Of delicate health.
The deceased was Miss Compton, Of Lex
ingtoD, Va, and was lady OF lovely
person and character She leaves very
near relatives In Washington and else
where. as well as many warmly-attached
friends, to mourn her death. Her funeral
will take place from the Tabb-Street
Presbyterian church, Of which she was a
member. at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
AN HISTORIC FAMILY.
The remains of the late Miss Mary
Louisa Gillian. who died in New Orleans
on Sunday, will reach this city tomorrow
morning at s o'clock. and her funeral will
take place from st. Paurs church at ii
o'clock. The deceased was member
Of an historic family. whose beautiful
residence known as "Violet Bank was
for many years on the commanding
heights of Chesterfield county. just oppo-
site this city, site which. in addition TO
its other advantages. commanded superb
view of the city and OF the country for
miles around. In war as in peace the
family was prominent.
THE SPRING ELECTIONS.
The county elections 10 be held In the
Southside In May next are already ex-
citing much interest. In most OF the
counties by reason of better material
and greater efficiency. Democrats hold the
offices. and these advantages have, as
general thing. been recognized and APP
proved by the votes OF all parties. Now,
however things have somewhat changed.
There are combinations between the Re-
publicans and Populists. and there are
outside OF these Prohibitionists and other
lists" which will somewhat complcate
matters But II Is believed that the con-
servative people OF the counties VIII, IN
most instances, control the county eiec-
tions and give the Democratic and bet
ter element the control OF the county
government.
THE CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST.
II Is understood that Mr. II. T. Thorp,
the defeated Republican candidate Tor
Congress In this district. has engaged
rooms in this city for the taxing OF
depositions. So many allegations ana
charges were made in his notice OF CON
test served upon Hon. william IL. NC
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cal' and which were based upon TO
solid foundation, that II is not believed
they will have any effect on the decision
in the contest. A prominent Democrat,
who had carefully read Mr.. Thorps nos
tice of contest. declared 10 your CORE
spondent to-day that Mr.. Thorp made
many assertions that had no foundation.
THE NEW POSTAL ORDER.
The order recently issued by the Post
master-General in reference to the ser
vice of letter-carriers would very serl-
ously affect the posi-ofiice in this CITY
If literally carried out. 1t would require
at least three additional clerks at an az
gregate salary of not less than $50 pei
month to supply the service at present
rendered by the carriers without extra
expense The carriers here. without an
idea Of any extra pay. have dairy assist
ed in the distribution of the mails, ana
have thus secured what the department.
has always desired-a prompt and efil-
cient delivery-which could not have been
secured otherwise. Postmaster Smith has
written to the Postmaster-General in re-
gard to the matter, but as yet has re-
ccived no answer.
BASEBALL SITUATION.
It is understood that the guarantee
fund for the organization of a flrst-class
baseball club IN this city has already
exceeded the amount Of 5000. IL is said
to-day that our home club Will probably
be able 10 get Pender to manage the
team. notwithstanding he has signed
with the Richmond club. II Is hoped that
Richmond will release Pender for TINS
purpose. II Petersburg Is not In the
State League. there will be no league OF
influence. Two of our well-known bali
70 feh mn u.
to consult with Mr. Bradley in references
to Mr.. Pender. who had signed with the
Richmond club without the consent OF
the Petersburg management 1t Is un>
derstood that Mr. Bradley is willing tn
surrender Mr.. Fender. If agreeable TO
the Petersburg club.
In the Hastings Court to-day among
other cases called was that OF the @uit
of w. Y. Allen & Co. Of Norfolk. against
James Hennessey q Co. OF Newport
News. for an account of SCI The case is
a complicated one. and the jury were
unable TO agree on a verdict.
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION LAW.
As has been previously stated in this
correspondence. the matter OF the constl-
nationality of the Walton election law
now before Judge Hancock, or the CIR
cult Court Of this district. for decision
Is attracting great interest Inc '"S'
comes up In Brunswick county upon an
application made for an Injunction TO
restrain the Board Of Supervisors from
paying the expenses OF the election IN
November. At the recent term or me
Circuit Court the case was elaborateiy
argued. Judge Hancock reserved his a.
cisi5n. which will be awaited with IN
terest. As the question Is one OF great
Importance, II is expected that the Judge
who Is one of the most honest ana one
of the clearest- headed lawyers in the
state. will give a fdll review and can
did opinion in the case.
In the dispositions taken to-day IN the
Thorp- McKenney congres sional con
tested election case. Colonel James ~
Brady appeared as counsel Tor MT
Thorpe. and Mr.. McKenney was present.
and represented by Mr.. w. T. Mci'ae
The testimony as 1t proceeus WI" 'e
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