Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-26
N THE SOUTHWEST.
Ilysly interest in Politics In Bed
ford.
,,v,N-sEwALL oLUB ORGANIZED.
,,sc FemaIo-schooI Problem solved
Unfortunate Nationni-Bank stock
,..,a.rs-Wninut Timber-The Small
nov. Reycnue-Pcrsonal Notes.

,,roet throughout the county In the po-
,roal campaign that Is now opening.
The first Bryan and otoy Club OF the
county was organized at ThaHton's en-
Monday with J. A. Marshall as president.
81 r. Thnxton and S. NJ. Chiffon. ,..e-
,,res,dcnts. o. i. Thaxton. secretary. and
W. L. Dooley, treasurer Mr.. H. o.
1Iumphrics. Democratic chairman. IS ar
ranging for speaking BY distinguished
party leaders at all important points
throughout the county.
Judge Davis has received n private
letter from Mr.. r. J. Wise, a prominent
citizen Of Bcllevine H.. IN which he
makes reference TO Mr.. Bryan IN the fol-
lowing terms. Il cannot forbear 10 al
m9e 20 our national political condition IN
the hope that tho men chosen on the
Democratic platform may be acceptable
90 YOU. as we know him well. a pure.
talented. fearless. noble man, man Of
che people spotlcss In character, and one,
who I trust will lead 10 victory vast
majority Of the intelligent citizens OF the
ma
Several schemes had been discussed for
opening Belmont Seminary, none Of which
fully materai4ed. ana the hope of having
D school there mad nearly been abandoned
until this week. the Information is Off
c.lily given that the matter has been
taken ia hand by a gentleman Of I'M
disputed expert nee and success In the
rraurvemcnt OF schools, both from an
eli cau0nal standpoint and financially.
Ills name, which Tor the present il with
held. would serve as a guarantee OF sue
cess.
q aut OF Professor J. T.. Wamsley, a
former instructor Of Randolph
Academy. and Miss Anna Deane Johns
associate principal Miss Bessie Hugh
lett VIII also assist in teaching. The
musical department will be under the
care OF Miss Mamie b. sale, most
accomplished and delightful musician, who
has had large experience IN teaching and
achieved much success.
Professor Wamsley Is a ripe scholar
an nericnCe1 educator. or Miss johns
80 may De said that she Is an ideal teach
er and has the rare gift Of imparting TO
her pupils her own enthusiasm and love
Of acquiring knowledge. With It's splcn-
did location. fine building, and handsome
grounds, under the guidance OF so COM
uetent a CORDS Of instructors, the school
VIII doubtless prove great success, and
SIS opening viii be hailed with much
pleasure by those who have been revolv-
ing tie problem Of q higher education for
tfe girls OF the town. II has not yet
been decided whether or not mo board
ing department viii b. opened for the
coming session. as the plans were per
iected rather late in the season 10 make
the necessary arrangements.
UNFORTUNATE STOCKHOLDERS.
All Of those who were unfortunate
enough 10 own stock IN the First National
IL
Go1ic the receiver that by order Of
James II Eckles. the Comptroller Of Cur
rency. that they viii be required TO make
good the fun amount OF their stock 500
each share, by August 1st. On their
falling 10 comply with this order the
receiver is authorized to take oil neces-
slry steps, by suit or otherwise, TO en-
force tho collection OF the same.
Tho Board Of Managers Of New London
Academy az a recent meeting elected
tt1 following icachers for It's coming ses-
sion. ~ H. Arnold was chosen principal:
Miss A. u. Johns and Eugene West, first
ana second principals; Mrs W. II. Ar
mold Instrumental music teacher. Miss
Johns, who has Just been mentioned as
connected with Belmont also received the
appointment Tor the academy, but had
not signifed an acceptance Of the posi-
ton IN the latter.
WALNUT TIMBER.
4 largo number of immense walnut
loss IS being brought in from various
points IN the county. 10 Mr. w. J. Glass,
who Is having the bark cut from them.
preparatory 20 shipment to Norfolk,
vl .lce they VIII be sent to Hamburg,
Germany. and other foreign ports The
usual price obtained from this lumber IS
so per /. 90 feet.
A lady from Norfolk. now visiting here.
&. rr.if @ |Frftw Ian ftrr
homes and beautiful yards that abound.
Indeed, prettier spot you scarce could
Ind than this town. nestled az the foot
ef The Peaks on otter, with its picturesque
scenery eXcelled by none and It's
charming climate. exempt from vio-
len. storms OF all sorts.
trango-s from many points are now
soIourniag here during the summer
months. enjoying the mountain Zephyrs
and the cool, pleasant nights.
Tn The county warrants ordered by the
1'lri OF SUI rvisors ~ 4 recent meet
ils numbering about three hundred.
most OF them were for the payment 81
fees. ranging from 81 20 p cents mainly
10 the small boy for killing foxes, wild
cats. and hawks
Mr.. y G.. Buck. who FOR some time has
been absent filing contracts for paving
streets In Norfolk and other places has
returned home, but Will leave shortly for
Iagerst0wn. Nd, where he has secured
another contract against competitors
from New York and Maryland He uses
the ChAhowie brick FOR the work.
PERSONAL
Professor and Mrs. A. NJ Huehlett are
Spending the summer at RandOlpn-Macon
Academy Mrs j. w. bradbury. Miss
Mary Wells. Miss Elizabeth Bradbury,
aud Mrs p j. Jones. Of Petersburg. are
tt.r guests
1r. Scott n native OF Bedford. after an
absence OF forty-eight years, Is visiting
flo scenes OF his early life. He now re-
sides at New Madrid No.
Rev. y. +. Han, OF Montross. West
more.and. who has been visiting his
parents has returned 20 his charge, ac-
comp~nIed by his sister. Miss 1rma Han.
Mrs Mary Prichard and Master Hardy
hucer or Monyale. are the guests Of
Mr.. J. A. Eeuser
..ss Rosa Allen. Of Orange, Tex, IS
The guest Of Rev. T. ". Jones
1,lss Mary J.. Cray. Of Petersburg, Is
Tie guest ri the Misses Mosby.
4'r a. H. Marshall, who has an attack
OF rlermitient-fsyer, Is steadily improy-
Ing
Miss Myrtle Dinwlddic has returned
iscm visit 10 Danvine and Petersburg.
Mr Gordon Jones LETT Friday for a visit
20 friends IN Nelson county.
Misses Irene Elerhy and Mary Cobb.
OF Greensboro, Ala, are the guests Of
Miss Minnie Nichols.