Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
In FOURTH DISTRICT.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION Is BE-
COMING INTERESTING.
The Lnmb-AIInn Fight-A Youth
Saved from n Horrible Dcath-Per-
Event.
Event.

PETERSBURG. VA, April s.-(Spe-
cial)-The political situation in the
Fourth District is becoming decidedly
interesting. from the standpolnts Of the
several pafyies. And by this Is meant
not only the Democratic and Republican
parties, but the new seekers for public
recOsnition-such as the Populist, the Pro-
hibtion. and the American Protective AS
ISOLATION parties-all Of which have
doomed up into some Importance. 1t is
not believed. however, that any but
the two great parties OF the country will
cut any figure in the presidential cleo
ton.
AS between the Lamb and Allan In
terests, in the Republican party, the con-
test in the district has been quite
active. but IT is believed that Chairman
Lamb will carry the day, and that Reed
delegates will be sent to the national con-
yention. Who these delegates will be
IS not known. though il is understood
that there are several candidates for
the coveted honor. The names OF Gene
raj Stith Boiling and ex-senator Charles
Gee are prominently mentioned. Colonel
James ID. Brady hopes 10 20 10 St. Louis
as one Of the delegates at large. Colonel
Brady has great influence in this dis
trict. and the selection OF delegates TO
the State convention may depend largely
on the influence he exercises. lie GER
tainly has a great many warm friends
and workers in this city. as well as
throughout the district; and he Is under
stood 10 be a Reed man.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
a son OF Section-Naster Drank, OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad. had a
narrow escape from death at the Union
Depot this morning, and was rescued
from almost instant fatality by Mr. James
II. Hobbs. who saw his peril. The boy
was standing on the edse OF the plat
form at the depot and was apparently
not aware Of the approach Of the train
from Norfolk which, had he remained in
his position, would undoubtedly have
struck him. Mr. Hobbs. who saw his
danger as the train approached. ran 20
him hurriedly. and barely dragged him
from a horrible death.
THE CITY PRIMARY.
The Democratic Central Committee, AT
their meeting held last night. assessed
candidates for offices at the May munich
ual election I'm the following amounts
for primary expenses: Mayor. so; Sheriff.
81. collector Of city Taxes, go; Com
monwealtn's Attorney, SIS; High Con-
stable. SO; Common Council, s.; city
Gauger, $40: magistrate. s.. Each cam
didate IS required 10 put up the amount
i'm advance. designated for the office for
which he proposes To run.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Spec!al-Agent Carlisle of the Treasury
Department, was here to-day looking
after the condition Of the custom-house,
especially On regard TO the new furniture
recently ordered for the pOst-Oliice and
other departments. and its disposition.
lie found every thing in perfect order,
and the post-ohice especially, arranged
ana fitted up i'm model style.
Mr.. Walter Brodie. Of the Baltimore
team. Is a brother Of Alr. \. v Erodie,
Of the Petersburg club. and I'm the two
games played here this week the brothers
have met They are both fine players.
Cards have been issued TO the mar
riaer Of Mr.. J. T.. Noteworthy. cashier
of the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company. I'm this city. and Miss Louise
Dey. a charming young lady, Of Norfolk.
The ceremony 81 % take place at St
LuSe's church. in Norfolk, on the after
noon Of the 18th instant.
Mr.. w. j.. Bunnell. of this city, has ac-
cepted a position In Philadelphia, and Will
leave for his new home tomorrow.
A BRILLIANT EASTER GERMAN.
The Faster german given last night by
the Assembly club was a most brilliant
and enjoyable affair. and was great
event in society circles in Petersburg.
Many gallant gentlemen and beautiful
ladies were in attendance. and the cos
tunes worn were elegant.