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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19
AN EMPTY HONOR

ClasscocjS's Nomination by NO p'tn8 NJ
crptabie to His Party
1.oc,sbo,,t Texas, May lB--lHe popnilf'
fonn re,sioital convention OF inc H'3lH nlf
~, winch met In Lockhat9 lfst 'Wniy
ana nominated Hon. GeoFs9 W '''A'fA'
cne,t of Georgetown for HoHHr" hRa
,,ro,an IA ba the most ludicronh p"iilr a.
Inaseo III the campaign. inc aplH' t'iu'l
,.,,,,,nat,an yas made over the N'tnipus
nr1tcat az Hon. j. NJ, tiu.bH'i llits
fhn Caldwell county dclegh'l"ii, htN '''l
f.sa al th., earnest ana u'h'if Ntt"'''H
~, ,nnvantaou persisted IN faiFN Us ohi
ti,, cut-ard- dried prcgralnin"' "he WIN
indeoant haste, nominated W. h'"l Ky
ilrsyu gentleman ON the prst '"llNl
Tho sequel was n sp"rus ,9 ~" -
Gerry indignation, for, wh"n W, '.,..,.,,,.
had concluded iiis iittle ahatesH ~ ~ ,flr,,.
anco III. beguilod populsls iouna, y" u.t,.,
utter dismay. that they mad nohar Aerlpt
Isodnicai prodigy ON th'ir ii'linn, nc en-
t4rr party of the district ~ now Nir'iti.,k
the Aftermath Of disgust anu ~ enjoying
nv, iincomfo itable reflection M IL ~
Endorsed and taken into ne pofon a. it ~.
rade democrat with repuh'l,ah u.ma,p,'F
and populistic aspirations pm ~,
This ttnex pect.d and astouhu'ns ~. w. y
tho dissatisfaction ana cxci.enih', n'N''',,
- instant and Intense ina. w w., stst
hich away upon the drst on. Ny m,,,,itr,ea
8 IN v,Ioh obvious haste thai tn's uN,,N," i
Ia ADJOURN the convention. ana II ~ Sel
n session, though. IN fact AZ a1sa ~ a
b smoked herring. ana " ~ Eau - ~, ~
n,ter Raynor will he hack IN a l.w cay
2 IA hold nm inducst upon thn ml"'phi"
h0dv and give IL decent sepultutr
IL IL an open secret here th'lt "r' "'"ss-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19
BEAUMONT HTpGET.

Beaumont Texas, May is-A special
meeting Of the Are department is called
Cor tomorrow night and the call sets
forth that business OF vital Importance
d.mauds attention.
caddo tribe, No. S, Improved Order of
Red Men, VIII meet tomorrow night and
Work ia the adoption degree
Ih'- case uf Peden * co. VS.. jefferson
county, suit for debt for an iron fence,
went 10 trial in the district court this
morning and the defense has taken Il diff
irrent rack from that AZ the last term OF
court IA he former trial the defense viz
inal.y admitted thal the fence has been
nuill according 10 caniIaci. but that the
commissioners had been deceived In sign
ms the contract, The jury returned n YER
dict Tor plaintlff- Judge West granted Il
new trial and This time deception is no
lHrt q the trfense. bnt il is contcnded
inat the fence IS not according TO con-
tract Evidence had not been concluded
"nen court adjourned tonight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19

A'oka. J. +. May Isl. ", rnsl
charged with the murder Q! VIZ
posha rrenchman. was bsioi. q
missioner Y NJ Grubbs today !'s
lilnlnary hee ing. Tae evidence ad's
Was thsi Aesba way,aid Frank
Fplson u the Choctaw Nation
days ago dui when Franks came n
~ wagon accompanied By biz
rau-bt.r ana we infant children "
ceased hogan firing al them, k!h1
OF the horses and striking the vHaJ
several plases After the hofsa
killed old - Frankss. who, By "
was unaru.s iumpea out Of "
and took peshas pistol away ne
ana struck rim over the head St
from witch injuries pesha DIED,
dence was aui,e vo;u:r!ndus ~
missioner was engaged two az
it, and Franks was promptly. olea
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19
VICTORIA NEWS NOTES.

Victoria Texas May ISN'T. Ike West
passed through here rhls morning with
six ears Of sock cattle which were
shiprel last night from Alice for pastur-
nte near liner
:, AZ. AUDITOR G. 4. coitinghsm returned Sat
liz rom a business trip To Houston,
,,"nkers' convention al Dallas, where he
y nm ne programme for an address on
the currency question.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19
nlMErAI.I.IsM iNpoRsfp.

Austin, Texas May Is Mas meetings
We're hcli In different wards tonight hy
The sound money men for the purpls, OF
selecting delegates 10 be Voted on a, thu
June primaries In most Instances the
delegates selected by the hiinetAlisis last
saturday u'sfl mrfe ia3cts-i,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19

Nernon Texas Mas IS The republican
'0nEressioral c,n>"pton Of the fhirieemh
dlsuic, WAS hold here last SATURDAY a.
\. Hazard of Colorado CIV Mas nunl-
mated fur congress J r.. lent1 ~ N.llilH
was CHOSEN elrctor j. Il Lui1 ~ Ntrut "a
ard W : Moruioheon Of IN l1ap wrrt
chosen delegates a. st Louis win Fiel
Frey 81 Wichita fnlls aud i. i Melon
nn.l ~ HiN Snr-l.Gn Ms AlleLNAl.A.
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of otde,. s1 q bob n,
Nature work. a. h,,s :,
there are som. things Ii. sa' ID
a man get. some sor.isr , .,.stsi ',is.
works Of his watch, he do..ss,' S. nv
watch TO run until the ma, sipst
moved His own dise,s,ys. ,a
much more wonderful snd ~ i!sss
ism than that Of his watrh =. .. w s..,,.sI
leots 1t and abuses il. H. ~. ny HiFi
orc 1idef, and refuses to help /, ~ 4.
ms neglect react. with tet,iSl. \ q
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however 50 tina. sometime. /. ~ .,! .n,as
pects the cause. as sS'ssth1
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of the world is const;nsNss - 'siss
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cause CONG Indigestion: dhss3.I \,
stomach, liver and kiAnen III M
headaches, Astulenee. hesnb.,~s I IL
of the blood and the se,ious sss.ns
that follow To begin MIN s,~.
little thing and 4 little thins M =
d.. Pie'ce's Pleasant Pellets ~ NJ, s~ "a =
coated granules- They five "a s,;,s i
the little help she needs M Y
gentle as they are efficient ana ~ 1
fec,ly cure the worst cases Of coas Y. i
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there can be nothing "just 4, soS II
druse t who tries to sell yos ss..aJ
else has his own interest in view In, ii !
yours. =
For a free sample pack,re a. Al
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Any one sanding i, one-cent su,n 4
cost Of mailing or'p viii receive i,es -
nr. rieTce's Common sense Med;,sl NJ
The expense Of pfoducing this wsrd.,s1 \
has oeeu paid ~ lie sale Of So, 80 NJ.
regular prise. 81 60 this now bseu 5.-,ssa|
nOpies. Ada:ess as abo-e.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19

Luling, Texas. May ls,The nomination
OF Hon George W Glasseook for con-
eress does not please many Of tbs lopu-
lists In tbs section. They ,hink that a
nan Who Is more sAGptned with ami who
has been lOngrr in tie ranks ii tne party
should hAye been selected
Many leading democrats s,ty lacy WIZ
not No into the June priuar, aud lhat n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19

w .rsa.ester -asy .s.a raptca tae a.
ars le.. SEAS t1.1 IKE. - ana ta@ WINS
loys Nt4lc XII. h.ia /. re ever sad any
ing at1-; y. a le had been II sicA
>cf@P.s A=.os. f;t4tis.t gall ms
ass s.Ater.eus se.untarliy. an. had not
- u PROMISED 1lytritg whatever
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WOMAN CHARGED WITH NUN,

" pAhsf-N # Y
Fort Worth Texas Nay
George Bragg Of Grapevine ms ", !,
WIS arrested io'aN IN chs.s a,,st
Geriug her husband on friaa' %sT /.
general belief here is thai u XXI III d
tered Bragg and mat MS WIZ A -.
ing 10 do with Il MIS-. btass r.i,
been indicted. the arrest pe,'s INA n
Information fllei bragg fa1 q3 N N
petition FOR ;he PARDON OF t Il !. Il
his brolher-in-law Who fla' H'''''
here,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19

Ri'NNEI.s Cou%4Y NoMINATIoAS.
bollingsg 'roaAs May - AT the eouniy
democratic plsmafy held 10 Runnels coun-
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NlcroRY rNA sILYER

Mosirrgor. Texas, MAY IS iii precinct
oohYsrstloa held Saturday aaopsea roso-
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
\ Nasher Fined for Accosting Re-
cIoble Ladies.
PLENTY OF ROCK FOR The JtTTlES.
4 Contrics hioh Caiis for Ten Thousand
,ats--Ih- .icso 1rsck--Big suit
FOR Properly.

Galveston Texas. May ls.--S.eve Har-
s.agioA @As anei 81 Ia The recorders
s1ur, MS morning eor disosacr.y conduct.
Il Nas caargcI tnal ne aecosted TWO re-
"a. sc.ao.t 4A1!-- IA font OF the G.rardin
mouse oil AAlKs, street ani forcio.y kissed
.asn lts Was attempting 70 repeat the
-.-eiA.la oa another laos, Il Is charged.
"ar-. i o.-=tanar. Caught Ao!d Ok o.ese
A..- ate. s.N.ns nlii good tAump.ng,
.-.G.e ~ ABOUT $40. time. SIEVE Is sa.i
80 Asye been 4rGaA at tue TINE, he is tas
aims n.aa No was recently jailed on
.A's@ q. e-.e-a.y. Ais case was tried
"a tie c...ni..al court On thai charge aud
ses-!,ea ~ 4 m.Ssr.e..
RELIEF FOR SHERMAN.
TIE Galveston Tribune this morning
s;astea relief fund Tor the storm SUIT
-esefs ~ sherman % leaving lists IN "a
auu,aer q places aA44t iowa. Al :
o'-l-ts. az lan4ae wlrl- the chairman
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-19
NAN FIVE BULLETS.

caado. /. T. May ls.-slmeo' , n.y., |,
was found dead in the ~oocs w. i
bullet holes in him, aeoa' R ss 9
nSrtheas. Of this place y nav bvu u
hottoms. on the evening Of s Msy 81 81
Johnson and Dixon Lewis .i NM III 4
rested charged with the ki .,,rm,'ssati,s
may. their preliminary eAa'
.orc the county judge
The perfamc Of viole,s, the the p ~
the lily. the slo" o. Inv IN psrtoais 2
flush Of liehe eenip''ie :"
drous Powder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
Concerts at the Auditorium.

The Richmond Traction Company pro-
poses 10 give to its patrons. as a new
form Of free entertainment a high-olass
nightly vaudeville performance in the i'm
mense Confederate Auditorium at the EX-
posiuon-Grounds. which has been secured
for the purpose. Admission 10 the nah
will be by tickets. which will be given
out by the conductors Of the line TO those
who ride on their cars. While the band
concerts at the park will be discontinued,
grand pyrotechnic displays will be given
there I'm the near future, thus Offering an
attraction at each end Of the line.
The new trolley-car Of the Traction
Company made a most successful trip
over the line last evening. The people
OF the East End were especially alive to
the occasion. When the car passed Par
tins Church-Hin Pharmacy 1t was greet
cd amid cheers and display Of fireworks.
Senator Crump fired off the skyrockets.
Mr.. Waverly Yarbrough participated in
the demonstration. In fact, one might
have supposed that Ii Hung Chang was
in Richmond, and that the display was
in his honor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
CAPTAIN CUNNINGHAM SURPRISED.
Nay Line Presents Him with Gold
Medal for His Services.

Captain Thomas c. Cunningham, the
efficient commandant OF the tug bearing
HIS honored fathers name, was the re-
cipient Of very happy surprise yester-
day. Upon the arrival OF the Daytime
steamship Virginia, Captain Cunningham
was called aboard and he was forced 10
witness a very interesting event. lie
was presented with handsome goid
medal by the Bay Line for services
rendered during the time that the VIZ
ginia was stranded Just below Dutch
Gap. The trophy is very handsome
piece Of work and Is suspended by chains
from a bar on which is engraved the
name Of the popular captain.
on one side Of the medal is good pic
ture OF the tug Thomas Cunningham, sr.'
and on the other IS the following in
scrjption: Presented by the Bay Line
for meritorious services rendered the Nir-
ginia July 49, 1856
Captain Cunningham was taken greatly
by surprise when Colonel Boykin mace
the presentation after a very neat and
complimentary speech. and expressed his
gratitude at the high compliment In very
feeling terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
OLD POINT.
A big Delegation from Kentucky
Post Notes.

OLD POINT COMFORT. VA. August
q -(speclal)-Th arrival OF some w'
hundred Kentuckians over the Ch'sA'
peake and Ohio railroad on Thurs-y
lat has added new life 10 the POM.
which was beginning 10 show the el.-'
of the waning season. They are
taking I'm the sights. and consiiefa-.'
salt water. in their efforts 10 learn
Swim I'm one lesson. The delegaron Is
fine Illustration OF the products OF ''
bluegrass region, especially the lt---i,
who have already captured the hears q
a number OF the young Officers ol p,
garrison. After remaining here W..
or ten days the visitors will 80 20 N.t
York. Baltimore. and Washington
fore returning TO their homes.
The Southern States Froisht az
Traffic Association, which met heie
Tuesday. with COMMISSIONS Hans
Atlanta, in the chair, ADJOURNED l".s
ternoon. Just what was accom-
IS known only 10 the members, ar
proceedings were conducted Dehlhl e'-
doors. ....,.,.
CAPTAIN John NJ. Pullman. past qlii'-.'
master accompanied by his Two 4'--
tiers left for New York Thursday % ".'.
ness the military and naval disp.@! "
the arrival OF ii Hung Chang 49,.
Lieutenant Edward Davis, INTRO
tulery. alde-de-camp on General Mp.
STAFF. who has been az the hysrA
his family FOR the past Two Nee'' ,--.
turned 10 Washington THURSDAY ~.
paws and her daughter, Miss SUSIE, ~
Yesterday for Fort Spring, W. a.. "...,.
thew viii spend the month OF sef
Der. 49, rsrh
lieutenant Edward McGlachlin. re +.
Artillery. has been relieved from o-@
the school, IN, Ia,
Mrs. Lieutenant Chamberlain, W. ,'..is
been spending the summer al bfV'@,
w va. returned 10 the fort TINS N''~
Misses Grace and Mary Galloway; W
charming young ladies OF FhiiA1s 90,
are here on a visit, the guests o.
Anna Fulton. ...-,,.
Cantain George Booker has re- :
from a two weeks visit 20 Req '"'t
I Servings. much improved In hea4tl. ,,.
A new aleo-vapcr launch, called ~. III
General u. VI. Rucker. has arrives IN
New York for use OF the post. sne H." .,
he used BIZ the commandant IN ms". ~,
| Official calls on naval vessels - 10.
setting out targets for artillery 9'"'"'-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
The Cruelty of "a Mother.

A cruel act was witnessed by two gen
tlenen Friday night while they were
passing along Grace street near Seven
teenth When opposite the shOe-shop near
Seventeenth their attention was attracted
by the screams OF little girl, small ana
friil little body. not exceeding IN age
or z years. on whose little back q power
ful woman. Weighing nearly two hundred
pounds. was raining blow after dow
with a doubled strap, such as Is USED Dy
sbosn,aiters 10 keep their work IN place.
T'he sound OF the blows could be heard
half n block away. one of the gentie-
men. unable TO stand by and witness tne
hr9ital hes ting. ordered the woman TO de-
sist under threat OF calling the police.
The mother went and took her seat with
out a word. the poor little coWed chliiI,
like a wounded fawn. limped palnluliy
aTav without a murmur, while the father,
VINO had witnessed the cruel beating with
out protest. remarked by way OF ex-
nianation. that "she was a very mean
eiri" The people are said TO be Rus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
TOOK LAUDANUM AND DIED.
Sudden End of N'rs. Tayior-A brake
man nurt-A 1bulsnce Calls.

Mrs. Edna Taylor. who lives at the
corner Of Second and Hospital streets,
took laudanum, supposedly with suicidal
intent. yesterday afternoon. and sue
cecded IN ending her life. About o'clock
d messenger was sent 10 the alInshouse
for a physician 10 go TO the suffering
lady and DR.. Moncure responded Mrs.
TAYLOR had emptied the vial Of drug
so.oe time before that and was too much
,trdcr its influence TO be reSuscitated.
Sine died a few minutes after the arrival
q the physician. Coroner Taylor viewed
he remains but did not deem an inquest
necessary.
rhls was not Mrs Taylors first at
tcmpt 70 take her life. She took lauda-
nun about ten months ago. She parted
from her husband some time ago. Mrs.
Taylor leaves one child.
The ambulance. with DR.. Labenberg In
c5arge. was called 70 the Richmond and
Allegheny depot. corner Eighth and Byrd
streets. last evening at Z o'clock 10 at
tend a Whit brakeman. named George
y Prlggs. who had been hurt while
coupling cars at Scottsyilie. Va. Briggs's
foot wss badly mashed and his chest
injured The man was taken 20 his home
on Chestnut Hin. and left in charge Of
his family physician.
The ambulance received another call
last evening TO the First Police Station.
10 attend MIR. George Whiiby. who had
been dealt two blows over the head by
ssr. John Hannigan. The men engaged
Ga a neht near the corner OF Nineteenth
and Main streets. and Whitby was struck
twice on the Uranium with a stick He
was treated and LETT at the station while
l4unnigan was arrested.
About O'Clock yesterday morning the
ambulance was summoned 20 Elba station
90 attend farmer who had been struck
by train at Ashland. The patient was
suffering from a scalp and hip wound.
and was treated by Dr. Labenbers ard
turned over 20 DR.. Ninfree. the surgeon
OF the Richmond. Fredericksburg. and
Potomac railroad.
The last call was to Eighteenth and
Dock streets, 20 attend sailor named
Freeiand. who had been taken m aboard
a schooner o. which he was a member
Of the crew. he was taken 20 the hos
pltal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
Phenomenal Boy Trap-shoOter.

Master William Harper Dean, Jr,, son
of Sir. william Harper Dean, a prominent
tobacco buyer OF this city, In sho0tlils
he West-End Gun Club, It is claimed,
made the highest score on clay birds ever
made by a BOY Of his age az yetfO. lie
shot at 80 clay birds, thrown from nVe
80 $50 rer cent The match was
sbot with fifteen other contestants. ana
among them some OF the oldest and best
shootine talent in the city. Besides Wild
ming many congratulations from me au,
miring crowd. young Dean carried nome
q handsome gold medal as a reward Tor
his remarkable craftsmanship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30

domeanor cases to be heard by him. been
a very busy man, and OF late he has not
been looking as well and cheerful as on
days gone by. The Justice went yester-
day TO Crozet. and from that point he
Will probably go West. He will In all be
gone two weeks. This is the third vaca-
ton the Justice has taken in eight years.
Yesterday morning he was bid adieu by
all the reporters and familiar faces In
the Police Court auditorium, who wished
him n haupy vacation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
o,eping of the Mechanics Institute.

The Virginia Mechanics institute WIN
hesIr ne thirteenth session on Thursday,
October 1st. and from appearances a most
successful session will ensue. Inc lhsu.
futon finds itself much crsmped for want
OF means. but despite this TACT, u mas
he FORM of an architectural free-hand
drawing class, aunder the instruction OF
Mir. ". C. holland. ~, -
49,. The exclusive privilege Of entering
Until Friday. September 11th,. and on and
sTter that date all applications VIII be
Considered in turn until the limit OF the
claseas are reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
The EarIy-CIosine Movement.

The c o'clock closing movement. by
mutual consent of the retaI eiotniHs az
f,IrnishinC stores of upper Main street
hes been extended until September 10th.
Messrs. Sahs & Co.. The Boston. Burk *
Co. o. u. Berry & Co.. Taylor & Brown
the Guarantee Clothing Company a. -:
Pan6 a a. Allen, and NJ II. Garrett
vii therefore. continue to close their es-
tabiishments at o'clock until the above
date. ~ T., -. .,f,,-
ing TO the clerks and those VINO tyhiI a
H. With the movement for shortening
the hours OF labor for store employees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
True Reformers TO Meet Here.

The grand sitting OF the United order
81 T,rue Reformers meets here September
let 10 4th. The managers have prepared
an attractive programme fOS the enter
tainment of the large number of dele
eates and friends who will De here from
81 49, the country. or September 80
thero VIII be a political rally and mill
tayv aisplay al the Exposition Grounds.
81 on me 4tn bicycle races on the track
an the Exposition-Grounds, and baseball
games at the same place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
III. Fncc Was Badly Hurt.

While Captain l.. A. Guy. whose home
fs on Church HILL was driving down Main
street near Twenty-third In a light
nimper yesterday morning, one OF the
shafts Of the conveyance was broken by
the horses shyns at passing OBJECT ,
thrown violently TO the ground. Falling
on his face. Captain Guy crushed the
bridge Of his nose and received several
bruises about the head. He was teken
49, a nsichboring house. where DR.. La
benburg. OF the ambulance corps. dressed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30

Joe Abram ecolored). 30 years old. was
arrested and lodged at the Third Police
Station yesterday by officer Hatton Amos
There are TWO charges OF house-breaking
and burglary against him. Several nights
ago the stable on the property OF l.. T.
Nnrphy & Son coal dealers. west Bread
street. was entered and a set Of new har-
ness carried off. The place has been since
kept under police surveillance. Yesterday
morning the THIEF made another descent
mon the premises. and was getting away
,lIfh his plumber whom captured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30

The Deep Run Hunt Club. one of Rich
mond's most fashionable social organiza-
house-warming will probably take place
al the end OF next month. The date is
uncertain, owing to the absence OF so
many members OF the club from the city
at this time.
Special designs have been made for a
lot Of new furniture for The house, and
these designs are being executed as ra-
pidly as possible by leading furniture
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
Gala Day for Lunenburg Democrats.

PLEASANT GROVE. VA. via ME-
HERRIN, VA. August 2s.-(Special)-
This was a gaia-day for the Democrats
OF Pleasant Grove District, who are en-
thusiastic supporters Of the Chicago plat
form and ticket Quite feast was given
to the large attendance OF both sexes
upon the district convention, which met
here under call OF Chairman W. c. VIM.
Rousing and encouraging speeches were
made by Mr.. o. L. Hardy and Hon. w. C.
Winn in support OF the Chicago platform.
The following delegates, including Me-
herrin Precinct, were elected TO attend
the county convention, 10 be held at
I,unenburg Courthouse on the 7th OF Sep
tamber. TO elect delegates to the
petersburg congressional convention:
W. c.. VIM. o. J.. Hardy. T. j.
Aryin. w. c. Williams. Z. NJ. Cheatham.
W. T. Passmore, NJ. Arvin, W. p. Smith,
]. A. ShackIeton. and L. A. Flowers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
n, wheels to Petersburg.

Messrs. Thomas Pollard. Len. Friedhoff.
Willie Higgins, @; X smi,hey p; II.
yonne men OF this city. started 10 Pc
;ersburg on their wheels yesterday after
noon. Only two OF them reached the
rockade City-they were Mcssrs. @. X.
smifhey and +. II. Scott. The others fell
~ he wayalde long before the steeples
90 Peiersburg were u slgat