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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
GREENE AND MADISON.
pemocrats Nominate y. II. Early for
the House.

WOLFTOwN, September l3.-lSpecial)
ne democrats of this legislative dis
,act. composed OF the counties Of Greene
and Madison. assembled there in convex
ton on the 18th 10 nominate a candidate
for ;ho House OF Delegates. Captain A.
y Kinks. OF Madison, was made chair
nan. and Mr.. Bellum Miller of the Free
Press. secretary. Thirty-three delegates
responded TO their names. This was a
full delegation. Madison being entitled to
:. ard Greene to H. Nominations being
n order, the name Of n. b. Early. Jr.,
o. stanardsville. was presented to the
convention By Mr.. ID. NJ. Pattie, OF Madi-
s5a. The nomination was very elo-
caenty seconded by MIR. G.. Almond, OF
Greene, amid great enthusiasm. Mr..
Early was then declared the nominee Of
tse convention by reclamation, and on
being notihed of his nomination by a
committee. he came forward 10 the plat
form. The delegation went wild when
tbe Young Democrat took his stand TO
deliver his speech Of acceptance. He
hecan by paying a beautiful tribute to the
Democratic party and TO its great leader.
William j. Bryan. He said the time
lad come when the State affairs should
be- most economically administered. n.
y Early. Jr.. is a staunch free-silverite
and a warm supporter of John w. Daniel.
Resolutions were passed endorsing the
Chicago platform and the course OF
Sem or John w. Daniel in the Senate.
The county judgeshlp question will be
Icliled BY primary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

northeast OF the detention camp. Dr.
Carter reports eight cases OF yellow
fever at this point. out of population
OF twenty-five people. There have been
four deaths in ten days. the last occur
ring on Sunday night. and other deaths
are momentarily expected. The fever
was imported from ocean Springs.
The town has been completely Isolated
and guards placed around II.
SURGEON WAsDIN ILL.
WASHINGTON, September 13.-Surgeon
Wasdin, who has been at Ocean Springs
for some time was taken i'll this after
noon. This information came from Sur
geon Murray, who did not state the ma
ture OF the illness. but DR.. Wyman sup
poses ii TO be yellow-fever. Surgeon Muir
ray has engaged a nurse and will care
for him.
Dr. Wasdn has been actively engaged
since the outbreak OF yellow-fever at
Ocean Springs. and was present at the
first autopsy, when the conclusion was
reached that the disease was Yellow
Jack.
In response TO an enquiry as to what
camp supplies he had on hand. Surgeon
Weisenbaker. at the Delaware Break
water quarantine. replied that he could
send $50 wall tents, averaging 10 by II
feet with all poles and pins. in good or
der. and so mattresses and blankets.
Everything is being made ready for i'm
mediate shipment. He said he could also
send table furniture for 1000 persons and
all necessary cooking outfits for samp
purposes.
CASE AT MOBILE.
DR.. Goode, the President OF the Alabama
State Board of Health, has telegraphed
DR.. Wyman that all measures have been
taken to prevent the spread OF the dis
ease, which has manifested itself at Mo-
bile. The inmates Of the hospital where
the disease appeared were quarantined.
and the room formerly occupied by the
yellow-fever patient has been thoroughly
disinfected. There was no report of this
suspected case.
Dr. John Guiteras has been ordered to
remain in Mobile for the present. as his
services are necessary for further inves-
tigaton. He will make daily report TO
the Surgeon-General.
EXCITEMENT AT JACKSON.
JACKSON, MISS. September l3.-Ex-
element IS at fever heat in this city
to-day, over the yellow-fever scare.
caused almost entirely by the presence OF
thirty cases OF dengue-fever at Edwards,
twenty-five miles west of here.
The Mayor of Edwards telegraphed
the Associated Press as follows: There
are only three new cases Of dengue-fever
this morning. All doing well. No yell
low-fever."
The Board of Health this evening held
a special meeting and issued proclama-
ton TO the people that they were in no
danger, as the dengue-feyer existing at
Edwards would be kept out OF Jackson.
MASS MEETING AT NATCHEZ.
NATCHEZ, MISS. September i3.-Ths
yellow-fever scare resulted in the call
ing of a large mass-meeting tonight. at
which 500 volunteer guards were called
for and enrolled TO protect the town.
There is no sickness in the city and no
fear OF the fever, except by Importation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
LEE COUNTY.
The Democrats Renominate Surge
ner for the House.

PENNINGTON GAP, LEE COUNTY,
VA. September 15.-(Special)--Th Demo
Gratis Of this county have renominated
Hon s. s. Surgener. the present MEM
Der FOR the lower House OF Delegates.
He Is strong man, and will certainly
be reelected. 1t looked at one time as
IL there was to be some trouble over the
matter Of county judge. but happily the
convention solved the difficulty by pass
lnR a resolution committing Mr.. sur
gener and the party to the Democrat
who receives a majority Of Democratic
votes In a primary TO be held immedi-
ately after the regular election. think
this a good scheme for other counties
10 fall on, where the question OF judge
ship Is in the way
The Republicans have called a conven-
ion for the purpose OF nominating a
candidate for the lower house. 10 meet
an Sentember 10th, at Jonesville. 1t Is
uncertain whom they may nominate. II
n McLin. an ex-member. will accept,
he will be nominated. But the Demo
Gratis think they can defeat any man
they may put up. Our Democrats are
determined to win, all have on their
lighting clothes" / don't think Lamb
has any followers in this county. All
me Republicans are standing In with the
Agnew side Of the matter.
Hon. Peter ]. Otey, Of Lynchburg' Is
billed TO speak at Jonesville on Septem-
her Goth. This will be the opening OF
the campaign In this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
THE HEAVY ARTILLERY COMING.
This Massachusetts Organization to
Spend a Week I'm virginia.

The Heavy Artillery Association OF
Massachusetts will spend week In Vlr-
gnia next month, visiting the battle
fields. The trip PROMISES TO be most
delightful one. and Mr.. c. I. Gather,
New England agent OF the Norfolk and
Western railroad, VINO has charge OF the
arrangements. is now perfecting the de-
tails.
Colonel John w. Hart, chairman OF thu
committee in charge OF the excursion.
has issued a circular giving the Itinerary
for the trip. and urging all Of tho mem-
beers who can To come. The association
will leave Boston Saturday Afternoon.
October 9Th at o'clock by the Mer-
chants and Miners Steamship Line, ar
irving in Norfolk Monday morning. They
will come up to Petersburg that night,
spend Tuesday visiting the battle-fieids
near there. come over TO Richmond We'd
nesday morning to spend the day, and go
on TO Fredericksburg on Thursday, and
thence to Washington. They viii return
TO Norfolk on Monday, October 18th, In
time TO take the steamer for the Hun
CITY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
THE PARTIES IN WYTHE.
delegates Nominated 10 senatorial
Conxeutfon-yirtua Endorsement.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, September 10
Special. The Democrats of Wythe met
here to-day, and appointed seventeen
delegates to the state Senatorial Con-
vention for this dhe Fifth district
which convenes in Wytheville on Thurs
dav. Four OF them are known to be for
Thomas !. Tate. of Pulaski city. The
others arc for Captain W. o. Moore. OF
this Mace. The Democratic County Com
rnittee met, and declined TO call con-
yeution TO nominate member OF the
House OF Delegates. This virtually
means an endorsement Of DIR. 5. X.
savers. who is running as a Bryan
Daniel Democrat.
The Republicans also appointed ueie-
rates 10 their senatorial convention
which meets at Pulaski September 18Th
and they are for w. 5. Poage, OF this
Mace nephew OF Congressman
walker. They also nominated stephen
O. Fisher for the House. Mr. Fisher is
q farmer from the extreme western sec
lion OF the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
MESSAGE SIGNED "ANDREE."
pigeon Captured I'm indi"n"-No
Joke, They Say.

LOGANSPORT, IND, september 10
carrier-pigeon. with a message sisheu
"Andree." has been captured in this VI
entity The writing is In English. but II
is Thought that the explorer sent Out
rnessages in all languages.
rho bird was first seen 10 fly over a
small town called Idavilie. near here. ana
Was next seen when 1t alighted on Farmer
Neekwan's house. in an exhausted condi-
ton. It's capture was easy. , put IN ss no
dleS his morning. Its right foot had a
small aluminium band ga, around II, ,s on
ssr "a Under the left wing was
parchment containing some oa sdlYou ms
"o',id he read: August 18th. Poie, ana
the next was erased. Then came me s ,se
,si,e had worn the parchment ana erased
the writing The whole had , been no ,ie loos on
hsa evidently been In all kinds OF wea-
Their. .rao,,.,,
,oks had been played. bat the exhausted
condition OF the bird disproved that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
EXCITING DAY IN LOUISA.
Politics all the Go-scveral Speeches.
Dissatisfied Republicans.

LOUISA, VA. September ls.-(spe-
cial )-Poltics was the exciting feature
here to-day. Hon. John f. Rixey, our
congressman. was present and addressed
the people. though he is suffering from
loss OF voice
Captain William b. Pendleton, candi-
date for the House, was present and
delivered splendid speech Of accept
ance
Dr. G. NJ Wallace. Of Stafford. and
candidate for the Senate from this dis
trict. was also present, and made a
inc impression on all Of the people.
The Republicans are terribly dissatis-
ed with Mr. Duggins. their nominee
or tho House. In fact. II looks as II
1 new man will yet be voted for and
Duggins forced out. Our people are
!nit for all possible retrenchment at the
ands OF the next Legislature.
United States Senator John W. Daniel
AL address the people here at october
-glnty Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
POPULIsTs CONFER.
They Sustain the Nomination OF
Captain Il. IL. Cooke.

LYNcHBURG. VA September b.
Social. Tine special committee of the
fosalist party OF Virginia. appointed al
Toe Roanoke convention. with pienary
poger 10 consider the matter OF state
Ticket met here tonight. The commit
lee consists OF General James q. fleio'
o. Atemarle. chairman; w. H. Graveiy'
q Henry: DR.. T. w. Evans. OF camp
bell. j. II. H0bson. OF Powhaian. and W.
n Hale OF Rocky Mount. While OWING 10
TIE delay In the arrival OF Mr.. Graveiy,
Who did not reach here until AFTER mo,
night tonight, nothing is known as 10
DE address which the committee Will
issue to the people OF the State. II Is
given out on good authority that inc
committee is Ia no way Ina favor OF fusion
with the Republican party. AL OF the
members OF the committee were present.
tofe'ner with number Of other promi-
nent members Of the party from various
S.c.lons OF the State. 'fhe conference re-
'~'sa Ia sustaining the action or the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
PiIchcr Reuomipated.

wARRENToN, VA. September H.
tspecial)--A convention was held here
Saturday evening to nominate candi
date for the House from this county
Mr.. Hatcher. son OF a former delegate
was called TO the chair. Resolutions ex.
pressing regret at the death of our be
loved feilow-cltizen, Major II. Taylor
Scott. were passed.
Mr.. Theodore Pitcher. the present dele
gate was nominated.
Instructions were then unanimously
given that the delegate vote for c. NJ
White. the county chairman, for County
Judge In Judge r. NJ Spilman's place
Mr.. Pitcher accepted the nomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
pOLITICSlN TnESTATE
NON. A. }. MONTAGUE ON THE
STUMP
MAKES A FINE SPEECH.
several Party Conventions Held
xo,,,rations Nnde--Question Of
County Judeeships TO He Decided
n, Primary Elections.

uARTINsy1LLE. VA. September 10
clal)-Hon. Al. Montague. candidate
,or Attorney-Goneral. made a fine speech
,,re to-day. convincing all of his oratorl-
csl powers and his ability as a politician.
Tho Republicans of the county
,,s, today and appointed twenty-seven
ftegates 10 attend the Lynchburg con-
,enticr.
The democrats met In county conven-
zion. bat adjourned without making a
nomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
Campbell Democrats.

LYNCHBURG. VA. September t.
(Special.)-The Democrats of Campbell
county met at Rustburg to-day and nomi-
mated Captain J. c. Featherston, prom
inent farmer. for the House OF Delegates.
Senator Daniel presided over the meeting.
A small contingent OF the Republican
party also met and elected delegates to
the Lamb convention. to be held in
Lynchburg October 5th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
Oppose Lambs Convention.

STOROMONT. VA. September 10
Especial 1.-THE Republicans OF Mathews
county held mass-meeting at the
courthouse to-day and passed resolu-
ton ignoring the cause OF Colonel Will
liam Lamb. and refusing TO send dele
gates 20 the Lamb Lynchburg conyen-
ton. They favor convention to nomi-
nate candidate to oppose Judge Blakey
In the Thirty-ninth Senatorial District.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

The last Of Mrs. Gil's series OF sxcur-
sions TO the seashore was given yester-
day. and again. as each time before, a
large crowd. composed Of some Of Rich
mond's best people, took advantage Of
the outing to visit the seaside and sni6
xage-car went down. and every seat Of
the coaches was occupied. On the return
another coach had to be ptded to ac-
commodatc Richmond people returning
home. The entire day was without Incl
dent or accident to mar It's pleasure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

Sixteen new scholars were admitted 10
the schools during the past month"; ana
the sum of $685. collected.
Rev. A. j. Frstoe, who has been acting
as president of the association Tor some
time. resigned that position. and Mr.. H.
w. Collier was elected to succeed him.
CARRIER PIGEONS LOOSED.
Mr.. CIaggett Young this morning turned
loose $50 carrier-pigeons belonging TO the
Baltimore Flying Association. The bros
were loosed on WaterWorks hill, In the
eastern part Of the city, at $40 O'CLOCK,
and after circllng about for awhile, TOOK
their course northward. They must nave
made good time. as a telegram announced
that some of the birds had arrived nome
before noon.
SPECIAL SERMONS.
Rev. w. S. Leake, pastor Of West-End
Baptist church, preached a special ser
mon last night TO "Barkeepers ana Dram
Drinkers" large congregation hedru
him with close attention.
AT the High-Street Methodist Episcopal
church last night the pastor, Rev. u. W.
Dyer, preached a special sermon on .he
subject of Universal Brotherhood in lts
Relation to Gambling and Whiskey-Sell-
ing
DIR. Peter Arlund, the president OF the
Richmond. Blackstone and Southern ran
road, was arrested by police oiilcer sun
day morning and taken TO the station-
house. The arrest seems TO have peen
the result Of a misunderstanding, and DIR.
Arlund was Immediately released. Ofhcer
J. w Sanford, who made the arrest
explains that he had heard that Ut.
Arlund was in contempt Of court. anu
that therefore he took him in charge
thinking he was doing his duty.
IN SEARCH OF HER HUSBAND.
4 letter has been received here from
Brooklyn N Y, requesting information
I'm behalf Of his wife, of William Duly'
The fact is stated that when travelling
Mr.. Duffy never failed TO write every
dav TO his wife, and that now she mas
not heard from him for nearly a whole
month. the last letters having been sent
TO her from Roanoke and Petersburg. IN
which he stated his intention or going 10
the Alaska gold-helds.
Some few days ago man was taken UT
here by the police who gave his name as
j. j. Duffy. On his person was found the
sum of SIPS. After being kept day or
two 10 sober up he was discharged and
left the city. 1t is now supposed he was
the man inquired for.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Mr.. John b. Evans this afternoon an
nounced himself candidate for Commits
sioner of the Revenue, subject TO the ac-
lion of the Democratic party.
Joseph Butler, the Petersburg negro
who was shot in New Rochelle. n. Y. on
SATURDAY.. has a very unsavory RECORD
here. having served several terms In jan
for petty offences. .
President Stevens, OF the Cockaoe .i'y
,C,,cla CHM went down TO Norfolk to-day
IN attend the meet and 10 secure riders
in the races TO take place here on the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

John Eddie Jones. cClosAd boy about
Is years OF age. Is a prisoner az the Be-
cond station. where he waS taken al I
late hour last night, ana locked up on
the serious charge of attempting crimi-
nal assault upon Katy Scott, 5--year-old
colored child. The offence Is alleged TO
have been committed sevefal days ago,
but Jones had lodged TIE police until
last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
Botetourt Democrats Nominate.

FINCASTLE, VA. September 13.-(Spe-
cial 1.-THE Democratic party of Bote-
tourt held a convention here to-day, and
on the sixth ballot nominated X. b.
Stoner, Esq, for the House of Delegates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
THE COCKADE CITY.
sundny-SchooI AssOcia tion-News of
Her Husband Wanted.

PETERSBURG, VA, September b.
(special.)-A meeting Of the Baptist Sun
day-School Association of this city was
held Sunday afternoon at the Second
Baptist church. There was large at
tendance, and the programme arranged
for the occasion was one Of much IN
terest The reports from the severai
schools with Ettrick not represented
showed the following statistics:
Az -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
FATAL STORM IN TEXAS.
Two Deaths mt sabine Pass; Six at
Port Arthur.

HOUSTON, TEX, September l3.-The
storm damage at Sabine is considerable.
especially TO shipping. Two tugs. owned
by Moore & Belts. OF Orange. were sunk.
drowning both Moore and Belts. The
damage to buildings. in both the old and
the new towns Of Sabine Pass. was slight.
AT Port Arthur. fully three fourths Of
the buildings. temporary structures. were
blown down. Six persons were killed
at Port Arthur from the falling Of a
house. to which they had gone for safety.
and fifteen wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
In Caroline.

BOWLING GREEN. September h.
Especial 1.-THE Republicans OF Caroline
to-day, through their committee
called a county convention for the 18th
of September. The Democrats postponed
action until October court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
Addre.sed the Democrats.

GATE CITY. VA, September 13.-Cspe-
cial.)--J A. Faw. Of Bristol, addressed
a large crowd here to-day in behalf OF
the Democracy. He made fine impress
sion. The Democracy in this county
seems harmonious and jubilant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
SETH LOWS ACCEPTANCE.
The New York Nominee Says He 10
Republican.

NEW YORK. September ls.-Seth Lows
,.t..r accepting the Citizens Union
nomination for Mayor. was received at
the headquarters Of the union tonight; :.
Mr.. Lowe says he Is a Republican. but
is in sympathy with the unions purpose
20 secure a Mayor who shah be free from
partisan obligations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

CLEVELAND, o., September IA
formal tender OF the services or the Ma
ssonal Republican League TO assist in his
election 10 the United states Senate was
John J. Sullivan and Melville Hayes. act
Ing as committee for the Executive
COMMITTEES Of the organization. The offer
was heartily accepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
Fourth-Cins. Postmasters.

WASHINGTON. September ls.-The fol-
lowing fourth-class postmasters have beef
appointed:
VirginIa-T. A. Maupin. NeIllsford.
North Carollna--M. II. Burgess. Arcolal
]. j. Peel, Hatteras: n. s. Crisp, Sticoah
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

partment to a small frame dwelling on
College street near the jail. The build
ing burned rapidly. and was entirely con-
sumed ere the fire ladies got 10 "orA
on IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

Roanoke convention Ia the nomination OF
Edmund r.. Cooke. OF Cumberland, for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. No further nomi-
nations will be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

Old papers for sale at the dispatch
once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

An alarm Of fire turned hi at $40 O'Clock
this morning from Box al4 called the de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14

Sixteen new scholars were admitted 10
the schools during the past month, ana
the sum of $685. collected.
Rev. A. j. Frstoe, who has been acting
as president of the association Tor some
time. resigned that position. and MT. "
". Collier was elected to succeed him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
SERIOUS SITUATION.

DR.. Carter. Of the Marine Hos
pita service. returned to Ocean
Springs to-day from Barley,
and reports q serious condition there
Barley Is q little post-ofiice seven miles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

traders encouraged by this and extensive realz-
ing sales, became aggressive. The early al
vances were in great part. lost, and final hgures
showed irregular changes from Yesterday. small
net gains predominatng Bankers do not ex-
pect any stringency in the money market, and
they believe that by January / condition or
extreme ease will prevail. In the mean while.
however call money rates are likely to rule
higher as indicated by the furry In rates to-
day. reasons for which were given In this col
umn this morning Manhattan and Metropoli-
tan Traction were noteworthy weak features, re-
fleeing liquidation by the buyers-sad to he
Tammauy politicians and their friends-at the
low level over a month ago, and bear attacks
based on this liquidation. and the idea that
rapid transit by the tunnel scheme is not so
Improbable recently supposed by Wall Street
traders. The Anthracite list was strong. with
Jersey Central feature 1t was reported that
the coal companies had taken steps to improve
the trade by restricting production. little
cold weather would be the best bull card for
the coalers. The Southern Railway Company
declared dividend OF per cent on its preferred
stock to-day. payable January 20 In an
aggressive buying movement this stock will not
be left behind. Total sales Of all stocks were
455 PCS shares
Prices for the sales Of the principal active
stocks to-day. compared with the final figures OF
yesterday, were follows