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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

was admitted to the bar in 1884, since
which time he has practiced his profess
sion in this city and vicinity.
Mr.. Wallace was an unsuccessful can
didate for the House two years ago,
though he made many friends by his elo-
ouent speaking and courteous manners.
In the spring primary OF last year ne was
elected 10 the city Democratic Commit
tee from Marshall Ward by a large ma
jorfty. Of which body he continued a
member until a few weeks ago, when he
resigned his seat in Wow OF being can
didate for office. He was one or the ag-
gressive silver men and went 10 the con-
vention at Staunton as alternate. He re-
ceived the nomination for presidential
elector for the Third Congressional dis
trict, and at once made a reputation
throughout the state as one or the bold
est and most convincing OF the Democratic
stumpers. lie came near being counted
ont by the state Board OF Canvassers,
hut obtained from the Court OF Appeals
a writ of mandamus compelling the Board
IN count him in. He was the youngest
member OF the Electoral College. and
when the clerk was looking about for
something with which to seal the GER
tifcate. Il was he who suggested that II
be sealed with a silver dollar.
Mr.. Wallace is an ardent Democrat and
strict party man. He has done every
sort of political work-canvasslng from
house 10 house. challenging in Jackson
Ward. organizing clubs, and in many
other ways. He was especially active
during the last campaign, when he was
constantly on the stump. besides attend
ing 10 his duties as committeeman and
club member.
ED. NJ. ROSCHER.
Mr. Roscher was born in this city jan
uarv 2s. 1860 At the age OF fourteen
wears he entered the printing business as
pressman. labored at IL about thirteen
vears was foreman Of the Whig under the
new regime until 1t ceased publication,
and then engaged In the mercantile busi-
ness and remained I'm that about eight
years He then read law under Sprague' s
Corresnondence School OF Law, Detroit,
Mich and was admitted 10 practice In
June, 1895.
He was the first president OF the Full
TON democratic Club and conducted sue
cessful campaigns during the some OF
the hottest ever experienced in this city.
ne has always given his time I'm the in
terest OF his party
THOMAS BRUCE MURPHY.
Mr. Thomas r. Murphy was born IN
tbe county Of Westmoreland in 1853, Tie
g. the son OF James Balentine and Susan
Lowe Murphy who were among the
Oldest and most respected citizens
~ that section OF the State. His
grandfather. Murdock Malcom Murphy,
cama 10 virginia from Edinburgh Scot
land and settled in WestmoreIand.
Thomas Murphy attended the schools
of his native county until he was twelve
wears Of age when he was left an or
nhan. He went 10 Maryland and lived
for awhile with an older brother: but.
after remaining in that State for-two
years. his brother, who had been faith
fnl confederate soldier. died from the
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the college, several hundred head. are IN
fected with tuberculosis. The discovery
was the result OF an Investigation oy tne
serious illness OF over a dozen assistants
at the college. among whom are MIs;
Georgeson. wife OF Prof. Georgeson. anu
Paul Wilcox, an assistant, both or whoin
will die. It was found that their illness
resulted from using milk from the as
eased cows. Several of the COWS were
killed and a post mortem examination
held. Their lungs and hearts we're touhu
20 be In a shockingiy advanced stage OF
tuberculosis. The disease Is infectious,
not only with live stock. but with per-
sons.
The vicinity OF Manhattan has been
thrown into a state of panic by the inyes-
tigation and its result. The Board OF Ike,
gents appointed a committee. composed
of Messers. Munger, Limbocker, ana
daughters. members OF the board, TO con-
tinue the investigation and make an et-
fort to eradicate the disease. The live
stock has been quarantined until OCTOBER
90 when they will be killed in the presence
of many noted scientists and specialists
of the country. The committee was also
instructed to ask Secretary OF Agricul-
ture Wilson to send an expert yeterina-
rian.
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Judge A. B. Watkins.

FARMVILLE, VA, September 4.-Spe-
cial.-The Democratic primary at Rices 5
Depot to-day instructed Its delegates TO
the County Convention TO vote Tor the
nomination Of Hon. A. B. Watkins for the
Legislature. The Prospect delegates are
also instructed for Judge Watkins and
his nomination is assured.
Judge watkins is no wise a candidate
for the Legislature having withdrawn
from the contest two months ago.
II is thought. however. that he viii not
decline the honor coming as 1t will en-
tlrely unsolicited
THE only other name mentioned for the
pomination is that OF Mr. John Il. Nor
tom. a farmer residing in Leigh district
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OPIE FOR THE SENATE
tn. Secures Fifty~One out OF Possible
seveuty-Five.

sTArrNTON. VA, Sept. Especial
Democratic primaries were held to-day IN
Augusta county and staunton city. Ihe
aebt has been on the nomination for Sen
ator, and has been red hot one one. me s
candidates were Capt; John .;.h N Op'e e,dee di,e
0usrles q dark horse. The meetings have
Been Been larger than ever known and the in
terest intense. John N. Opie carries both
wards in staunton with II votes Beyeriy s1N,
Manor 10 votes PASTURE Piseiios pi,,erbea 's a
g making 81 out of the entire convention
number OF rs. This secures Opte the nom
ination in the county convention whlch
meets the 11th instant ,
There was no contest as 70 ueIeEates
which viii be an open fight in the con-
Yention. -.
tng on court day 20 nominate Tor the
House of Delegates and Senate.
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Henry Comfy Primaries.

MARTINsvILLE. VA. Sept. 4.-Spe-
c,aI--The Democratic primaries to-day so
far as heard from show clean sweep 10, Ior
Jndge n. III. Harrison for noater Senator;
lie will probably have Leatherwood ana
Irishburg. Under the arrangement be
tween the candidates, the one getting
majority of the delega es will receive the
support of the other, so the result SHOWS
tba soI,d s,Ipport of Henry for Judge
Haireton. .,...,..
The Martinsville primary resolutions
recommended the valuable services or
Judge Hairston.
The resolutions are also very decided
in protecting the rights of Henry TO name
the man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
RAILROAD FORCES FIGHT.
Dynamite Used to Force n Mountain Pass
and Medical Aid was Sent for.

DENVER, COL, Sept. A fight oc-
CURED on Battle Mountain last night be-
tween the working forces Of two rival
electric railroads, the Midland Terminal.
Florence, and the Cripple Creek and Col
den Circle each OF which was endeavor-
ing 10 force a way over land owned by
the Portland Gold Mining Company. The
tracks OF the Florence and Cripple rail-
way were blown up by dynamite.
The sound Of the explosion was heard
miles away. Several men were injured
by the flying rocks. After the explosion
there was n fuslade OF rifle shots.
There has been trouble brewing on The
mountain for n long time. Each or the
companys wanted TO reach 'he gold nelds.
and It was necessary TO pass over mar
row neck OF mountain. rhls Is the point
where the collision occurred. The crewa
met on Thursday for the frst time. and
the Florence ami Cripple CreeK yorkmen
held the pass with rifles.
The other company was unable 10 dis
lodge them until last night, when Il ex-
ploded large charge Of dynamite on its
rivals tracks.
Immediately after the explosion a mes
sage was sent down the mountain. by
phone. saying that medical aid was need
ed. and several physicians at once start
ed for the scene.
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After warm and spirited proceedings Geo.
w. Graves withdrew from the contest.
The Madison delegation would not agree
TO support n. 2. Early Jr.. unless no
would pledge himself for i. NJ. McMui-
Ian 10 continue In his position as Judge
The Greene delegation were willing TO
support him without any consideration
They did not come to any decision. so
after a considerable fight the convention
adjourned 10 allow time to take the mat
ter under consideration and meet at Wolf
ton on the l1th OF September at 10 A. NJ.
The convention endorses the Chicago
platform and approves Senator John W.
Daniels course.
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charge OF the Vice-Consul-Generai curing
his absence. -, c.-., T %
II is quite probable that General Lee
will not return to Havana: 1t VIII DC
remembered when the new administrator
came into power General Lee and otner
oficIals holding like positions rendered
their resignation. Therefore, a great deal
of speculation as 10 whom the successor
To General Lee will be, ana seVeIai
names were mentioned In this connection'
About This time the disclosures concern
,r- the condition OF Americans In CuDa
became public and based on the reports
~ General Lee and other consular Officers
In cuba President Mckinley sent 4 me-
sage to Congress stating the uestl,tusSs
condition OF the Americans IN tne isls.1 ..i
and Congress Immediately appropriated
so i1O for their relief. The publication OF
these reports caused great deal OF cru,
cisr, NJ General Lee in the Spanish anu
Havana papers and intimauons were
made that General Lee was 20 De supe.-
reded because he was unsaustactory -, "
the new administration. ~ was was a1so corerai ersI
that when these reports reached GeneIal
lee he Informed the State Department
that while he was anxious 70 be relev-
"a ba did not want to retire under ilre'
The course pursued by the administra-
tion I'm not naming his successor al ieass
no ground for the intimatlon tfat tneie .
was dlssatis faction with MN 10 aS,,,
Now there has been PERIOD OF COM
narrative uuiet in Havana ana Gehel , al
Tee has remained long enough 10 oSin- Il
onstrate that his course was not .5 u.a
approved and If he Is reheVSd ho u
cism OF him will stand officially. .,.,.
While the state Department thn re'
arc unusually reticent regarding the re-
turn ~ General Lee, there seems 20 De NJ
lie doubt that he will not return oo,, ~ ne be
vana and that his successor VIII BUM 10
ealectpd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
PRAISE ron WALoOrT.
The Republicans OF Colorado S'""' "'
Him and the President

,,,>,1,rp Coro. Sept. 4-The Repub-
,tcar State convention to nominate can
dtdate for Judge OF the supreme ua oout
met in this city yesterday INC .'sOi -,
once was small, not much Interest S,ate
taken In the campaign thls yea. -
CHAIRMAN ]. l.. Hodges In oaliins .ho
convention 10 order, congrat -,
delegates on the restoration Oh p''9g -
under Republican administrator.
ferred to the efforts or the au''.,,' .an'I hi.
ton to bring about an inter .a.I 9o,,,b-
n,a,I;o - agreement. and said the Repuo-
- nartv always had displayed d
"friendly interest In silver. c-,.
l. Humphrey, OF Colorado SPRINGS,
- elected temporary chairman anu
senator Drake, OF Pueblo, temporary 81 80
rotarv Mr.. Humphrey contrasteu tie e
si,uation OF the worklngmen to-uay WIN
49,, condition previous to the passage OF
-. DiroIev law. Committees were ap-
s'o,rtcd and A recess taken until z:SO Al
,se ofternoon session Judge Allen was
aIec,ed fnermanent chairman Hon
charles ID Hoyt, Justice OF the supreme
Court was renominated by acclamauoh.
He IS a silver Republican ana IS IN at
tendance at the silver Repuohcan state
convention. at Gienwood Springs seeking
a denomination. .i.
The platform congratulates the peopIe
on the majestic industrial marching nd-
,,or already commenced under the BAN
nors inscribed with the principles OF our
national platform OF 1895. vindicated by
victory al the polls. by prosperity in our
fields and workshops and the approach OF
universal business revival" IL also con-
tains the following:
Resolved, That the Republican party OF
Colorado unqualifediy indorses the deter
mination Of the National Republican
party to restore the value OF silver bullion
and secure permanent bimetallism by ap'
pointing a monetary commission 70 secure
an International agreement. That In ap-
nointing Senator Wolcott at the head OF
said commission and backing the efforts
~ said commission by the whole diploma
tic power OF the administration, President
Mckinley is entitled 10 the unanimous
support OF all citizens OF Colorado, who
desire the restoration OF silver
we earnestly commend the efforts OF
Senator wolcott In his active prosecution
OF the only rational attempt that has
hitherto been made 10 secure enduring
bimetallism. and we denounce as Infamous
the calumny that has been heaped upon
him by the Democratic and Populisi
press.
Resolved, That we cordially welcome &c
our ranks those Republicans who tenn
porarily stepped outside the party 10 vote
for the free and unlimited coinage OF sill
yer. that only through the Republican
party can blmetsllsm best be established
and maintained.
The platform declares opposition to a
system that builds up an official class
and especially life tenure. In almost all
branches OF the civil service"
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Colonel Evans III.

WASHINnON, September 4-CoIonei
Henry Clay Evans. the Commissioners OF
Pensions, IS III at his hotel In this city.
Colonel Evans has been under a great
strain FOR almost a year, and upon MS
return here a few days ago from oriet
vacation he had an attack OF malaria,
complicated yesterday with Indigestion.
But he passed very comfortable night
and his physician reports him sreatly I'M
proved to-day. His condition Is not con-
sidered In any way alarming and he is ex-
pected TO be at his desk again In a few
days. Colonel Evans family Is at Mys-
tic. Conn, visiting friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
NansemOnd Politics.

SUFFOLK. VA. September Especial
]. Walter Hosier, prominent real estate
agent was elected councilman last night
10 fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Councilman John r. Nurney.
The Democratic Executive Committee
of Nansemond to-day decided to call a
convention on Thursday, September 2Sd.
to nominate Il candidate for the House of
Delegates.
f. NJ. Arthur, a prominent trucker OF
lower Nansemond is the only candidate
so far announced against Hon. j. Il.
Booker. who Is standing for denomination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Bnndy "Cuts- Examination.

ANNAPOLIS. MD, Sept. 4.--Bundy the
colored candidate for the Naval Academy,
Sid not help his chances Tor entering by
absentlng himself from the examination
in algebra this afternoon. A friend OF the
coiored youth. in speaking of the matter
to-nieht' said he was very much ratified
about his failure in three branches, and
that he did not understand that he had
10 take his examination before Monday.
II Is thought. however, by others that
no realizing that he stood but slim
chance OF passing. had let the matter go
bv the board.
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elected Professor OF Mathematics and
Latin. and commandant Of cadets In the
Scotland Neck On. CO Military School,
which position he held until 1892 when he
returned to Richmond 10 practice law.
Since that time he has been active in
the cause Of the Democratic party
wherever his services could be Of use He
was a candidate in 1895 before the legisla-
tive primary, and a delegate to the Staun-
ton Convention. After Bryans nomina~
tion Mr.. Barraud took the stump for the
Democratic ticket. and during the whole
canvass was untirlng In his efforts for
its success. making IN the month OF Octo-
her alone twenty-three speeches I'm eleven
counties. He is an able speaker, and a
gentleman of wide information and OF
unquestioned integrity.
JOHN r. GAYLE.
Mr.. Gayle Is thirty-four years old. and
has been practicing law for about two
years. prior TO which time he was en-
gagged in the real estate business. He
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Nelson Primaries.

LIVINGSTON, VA. September 4.-Spe-
cial-A primary election was held in the
county today to select candidate Tor
the House of Delegates. Dr. A. i. Fltz-
patrick ana Mr.. d. Il. Coleman are the
candidates. Indications are that MI
Coleman will receive the nomination,
Judge j. Thompson Brown ana MT
Bland Massie are the candidates TOT tne
esnate Mr.. Massie will get majority Oh
tha Nelson delegates.
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formed a co-partnershlp with Mr.. Car
neal. which lasted four years, during
which time they did a profitable business.
At the termination OF that co-partner-
ship on the first day Of January. 1895,
having been preparing 10 enter the legal
profession for several years, he entered
the law class at Richmond College, for
the remainder Of the session. was admit
ted TO the bar In that year, and began
active practice the first OF January. 1896.
since which time he has had profitable
practice.
He has always worked for and sup
ported the cause OF Democracy, though
he has never held or previously aspired
to public Office.
A. JEFF. VAUGHAN. JR.
Mr.. Vaughan was born In this city on
February 2S, 1875. lie Is a son OF Mr.. A.
JEFF. Vaughan and has been a resident OF
Richmond all his life. Entering the pub
lie schools at the age OF seven. he gradu-
ated with first h0nors In the summer OF
1891. In the fall OF that year he matricu-
late at the Virginia Military Institute,
and after serving faithfully for four
years, from private 70 captalncy, he grad
uated in 1895 and brought the first Jack
son-Hope medal" 10 this city. Still seek
ing other fields, he attended and COM
pleted the double course in one year as
Bachelor Of Law from the University OF
Virginia, and has his law office at Room
No. SO, Chamber Of Commerce. He is full
Of energy and an enthusiastic yocng
Democrat.
CHARLES NJ. WALLACE. JR.
Mr. Wallace IS a young man well known
In political circles. having been active In
one capacity or another in all
the campaigns since he was OF
age. He was born thirty years ago in
this city. and is a son Of Charles NJ. and
joyce Clopton Wallace. He was engaged
In the printing business in conjunction
with his brother. Jefferson Wallace, until
1892. during which year he was resi-
dent of St Louis. He studied law and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
"n,v,n. gealer- schrader weds.

NEW CASTLE. IND, Sept. 4;-"Divine
Healer" Schrader arrived from hcnhon,r
,,asterdav morning and went 20 hotel.
He announced that he would meet Miss
Daisy Roberts, whose home Is In Winni-
neg Manitoba. but who is In business az
Sioux city. Ia, here later In the day ana
they would be married.
Mss Roberts arrived last evening, and
the Rev. william jennings OF the Presby-
terian church married them. The bride
was dressed In her travelling suit, and
Schrader In his ceremonial vestments.
They have known each other only few
xuaaka
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
CUBA 4 PEST ISLAND.
Yellow Fever Feeds on the Bodies OF fWey.
Ier's Weakened Troops.

WASHINGTON. September 4.-Ths
Is the height OF the season OF greatest
mortality at Havana, and Weyler's sol
diers are the chief contributors 10 the
enorn Gus death rate. United states SAN
itary Inspector Brunner's official report
for the past week says
yellow fever has increased slightly
over the week previous over thirty-one
deaths are recorded, but only one 9c-
Cured among covolans. the others be-
ing among the Spanish soldiers, -. =.
Cuba seventy-one deaths for the week,
yellow fever as usual confined to SOL
dlers."
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IAMEs LEWIs ANDERSON.


mating with: Subject to the Democratic
Primary"
JAMES LEWIS ANDERSON.
Mr.. Anderson is native Of Henry
county, Va, and Is of a family which
was prominent in the early settlement
of the State, and also in Revolutionary
times. lie graduated in Law at the Uni
yersity of Virginia I'm 1884, and a rev
months later located in Richmond, where
he has continued since in the practice or
his profession.
His practice Is Of a general character.
II takes him into all the courts or the
city State and Federal, including the
supreme Court of the State, and also
into the Supreme Court Of the United
States. and other tribunals OF the Ma
tional Capitol.
Although still a young man, he IS hish-
ly regarded by his brethren or the pro-
fession as an attorney OF ability ana at
tainments, and his reputation has earned
him already large patronage among 'he
business men of the city.
He has ever been an active Democrat
and by his tongue and pen contributed
largely TO his party's success In the past,
and was an ardent supporter Of Bryan last
fall.
AS "a member of the City Council he gave
great satisfaction. He has ever been
Identified with the city's interest and Is
one of the vice-presidents of the city Bar
Association and is president Of the Rich
mond League OF Wheelmen.
p. ST. GEORGE BARRAUD.
Mr.. Barraud was born July ?, 1870 In
Powhatan county, at the home of bis
grandfather, the late General Phlp st.
George Cooke, and spent his childhood
I'm Norfolk moving TO Richmond about
fifteen years ago. After preparatory
study. he entered Bethel Military Acad-
emy and took four years course there
graduating in 1889. While at college he
was commissioned by Governor Lee as
lieutenant and then as captain, and won
the distinction Of having won fourteen
medals in the academic departments as
well as the drill medal. He was active IN
the literary societies. and vas awarded by
them four handsome gold medals, being
the only student who ever took the medal
of the societies for four consecutive
years. lie was also valedictorian OF his
class.
Upon leaving college Mr.. Barraud was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

celebrated at noon next Wednesday at the
Executive Mansion. in this city.
Arrangements for the ceremony have
ben perfected by Mrs. Atkinson. wife OF
the Governor. and the best man VIII be
Former Senator III. w. j. Ham.
JUNE AND DECEMBER.
General Longstreet Is eighty years old
and very deaf Miss Dortch is twenty
two years OF age and very pretty.
"The General Is expecting by every mail
his appointment from President Mckinlet
to be Rallrlad Commissioner. to succeed
Wade Hampton and Miss Dortch Is a
candidate for State Librarian"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
<MHERST PRIMARIES,
IL Looks as IL Judge Brown VIII Come
Back TO the Senate.

AMHERST, VA, September Especial
The Democratic primary and precinct
meeting that were held In this county TO-
day as far as heard from resulted as iol-
lows between the candidates for the
House at this place; c. j. Campbell re-
ceived 100 votes; B. r. Harrison, Us. New
Glasgow. Campbell, %; HARRISON DO
In the senatorial race which is De,
tween 7 Thompson Brown and Bland
Nsassie. the following precincts have been
heard from: Courthouse gives Brown Is
delegates: Madison, s; New Glasgow q;
Fancy Hill, 6. ,r
the indications are that Brown VIII go
IN bv a good majority. Eighty-two dele
gatcs will elect and all of the precincts
in this county that have been heard from
are for Brown
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Cantain PendletOn Nominated.

LOUISA, VA, September 4.-special'--
The Democratic primaries TO choose d
candidate for the Legislature were helo
Yesterday in this county. James H. BlDo'
editor of the Louisa County News; zap
tain w. Il. Pendleton and &. W. May
were voted for. The delegates met To-
day In County Convention and on the
first count. Captain Pendleton was iouilu @
10 have a majority or ten votes "A NoiS
sr,au vote was cast in the primary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Rel for the University.

CHAIR. RI.OTTEsvILLE VA. Sept. A.
Speciai.-A new bell. cast at the machine
foundry in Baltimore. and weighing two
thousand pounds, arrived this afternoon.
n cost about one thousand dollars, and
was presented to the University of Nir-
gfnia by the V. V. Dramatic club Of 1897.
II will he placed In position on the main
building next week. Ii Is the largest bell
over brought to this section.