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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30
Badly Afflicted.

"My daughter. two years old, was
badly afflicted with some kind of blood
disorder, her face being covered with
sores. Nothing seemed to do her any
good until we tried Hoods Sarsaparilla
She was entirely cured after using it on
ly short time l.. N. WILLIAMSON, of
Stewart & Williamson; Bristol, Vt.
Hoods pills act easily and prompt
ly on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

She-There, l have told you my Sc
cret. Promise me you will tell no one,
not even your wife.
He-No. My wife told me this morn
ing not to say anything about it.-N.
Y. journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

The discovery of a cave full of sill.
yer in Virginia is hardly valuable e.
nough to be considered an offset for
the Alaska gold discoveries.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

Neglect Of the hair often destroys its
vitality and natural hue, and causes it to
fall out. Before it is too late, apply
Halls Heir Remover, sure remedy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

With the Fayston landslide and
the governor question sprung on the
dear people who says Vermont isn't
ahead of the band wagon.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

Queen Victoria is strikingly like a
politician who lives for the 'sdear peo-
plo"-and what be can get out of them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

Ex-Secretary Whitney has not lost
faith in his system Of reaching mems
brains through their stomach.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

Everything seems to 60 Speaker
Reeds way, except the Presidential
nomination Of bis party.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

President Mckinley is elevating
the American flag in Hawaii about as
Grover Cleveland pulled it down.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

The wise men of China will do all
they can to persuade Japan to get into
a scrap with the United States.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

Yeast-My wife has acquired the BIZ
cycle face.
Crmsonbeak-We l congratulate
her. 1t can't help but be an improves
ment on her other one.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30
THE
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies of this paper caa be obtained
al the Brattleboro Neaos rooms, Elliot
Street, Brattle60ro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30
Tn /, Complnccnt Mood.

In a COmplnccnt Mood.
"This is a splendid chance for you to
tackle papa, George"
"How SOP"
"Hes just home from fishing trip,
and If he can get you to listen to his
stories he'll give you anything you ask
for"
"I'll do it for your sake, dearest
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30
STATE OF VERMONT,

WV.IIIIHeItT, s.. J
BY the Probate court for said district, to all
persons interested in the estate of John
c. French late of Jamaica in said distinct,
decea ed, greeting. You are hereby notified
that this Court will decide upon the allowance CT
the account OF Daniel shcrwin Executor upon
said estate, and deer distribution thereof to
the persons entitled, ut the session thereof to lie
held at the iowa Hall in Townshend
on the Attn lay of Aug. A. u. 1877 when ar.a
where you may be heard in the premises, if YOU
see cause. Xina H. AIloec, Register
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30
Diplomacy.

It isn't always well to look
A bulldog In the eyes
II there is any way In which
One can do otherwise;
Nor Is It always best to tell
A liar that he lies
Unless you're big and strong, and he's
Not more than half your size.
Detroit Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-30

First Lawyer-oh, yes, that's very
good scheme, no doubt, II you can work
1t; but how in the world are you going
to prove that Benks ever was insaneP
Second Lawyer-That's all right, my
boy; trust me for that. I've just got
possession of bundle OF letters Benks
wrote to Miss Hardcash before she be.
came his wife.-Tit-Bits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
CLARKE COUNTY.
The Recent Haces-An Enjoyable
Germnn-Personai Notes.

BERRYVILLE, VA, August 2S.-(Spe-
cial) )-This week has been an unusually
gay one in Clarke county. Hundreds OF
visitors from all parts Of the country
are now here, and entertainments Ok
various kinds have succeeded each other
IA rapid succession. OF course, the
races OF the Clarke County Fair Associa-
ton, held Oh Tuesday and wednesday,
as reported in the Dispatchs columns,
were the chief attractions, and they were
well worth the interest excited by them,
experienced judges voting them as hne as
are frequently seen at the bis race
tracks.
Among the soslal events none was
more enjoyable than the dance given at
Winston Hall, on Thursday evening by
the Berryyille German Club. A. great
many OF those who came 90 the races
remained over to attend this dance, ana
fully fifty couples were present. the
costumes worn BY the ladies' were pretty
and becoming. and the number or beauti-
fui ~:irls present was a subject OF frequent
comment. TIE chaperons were Mesdames
A. r. Brown, Gordon Van Hook, and
lambert Mason. Among the dancers
were: From Richmond. Misses Mary
Hn. Lyle Tyler, ana Bernard Harvey,
and Mr. Hernsdon Carey; from Wash
ington. Misses Cox, Merrlck. Virgie Nor
rIs. Elsie Matthews. Nette Griffith Amy
McCloud, Rose McClary, Mrs. II. c.
Kennedy. and Messrs. William Manning.
Henry Sheetz, William Mahon. Denly.
Thomas, Gordon Van Hook, f. ID. =.
Mitchell. and Dr. Latimer; from Balti-
more Miss Elizabeth Boiling and Aessrs.
Douglas stiles. kennedy Rogers, John
Cockey. and Henry and Julian jenkins;
from Charlestown, W. Va, Misses Anna
Mitchell. May Mason. and Annie Nc
Donald. and Messrs. Wilmer Latimer,
William Trapnell. Tom. Manning
Mabrey Harrison. William Robinson.
James Thompson, Paca Kennedy. Thomas
Asquith. and Mrs. William Campbell;
from Mar,insburg Misses Lizzie and
sophie Cclston; from Alexandria. Misses
Chalmers ana Mary Powell: from Char
lottesyille, Misses Belle and Norah Mo-
ran: from Fredericksburg Messrs
Charles Hurkamp aud Dun Green; from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
Fourth-CInxs Postmnstcrs.

WASHINGTON ID. c.. August 2s-Tho
following fourth-class postmasters were
Gppointod to-day:
Virginla-Cascade, j. b. Price: Clark
ton, G. Y. Oliver; Emporia. w. T. rillast
Fauquier Springs. c. q. Coons: Horn
town, w. ID. Cropper; Jeffs, u. II. Wat
kins, Sr; Jetersyille, NJ III. Bullocks
King George. Il. V. Staples; Laurel Mills.
Il. Il. Cooksey; Mcconnell. G.. y. Harris;
Macon. l.. c. Hague; Meherrin. NJ @.
Price; Rio Vista. John Lennox: Rocky
Mount, w. B. Brown; Summerduck. j.
NJ. G. Fitzpatrick; Rale. Madison Lowry.
North Carolina-Alleghany, s. V. Shel-
ton; Belmont, J. w. Armstrong; Boone,
n. c. Blackburn; Bridgewater. T. A.
Seals; Bushnell, r. NJ. Tomasson; Cabin,
w. j. Kennedy. Jr.; Cameron. +. A. Me-
Tadyen; Caroleen, G. W. Melton; Cas-
talia. o. B. Cox: Catherine Lake. o. X.
Lennon; Faust, J. A. English; Folsom,
w. J. Mckay; Forbush ]. w. Smlther-
man; Glen Alpine, ]. d. Pitts; Holly
Springs. I. r. Condor: Hudson, w. ID,
Hickman; Joneshoro. :. II. Buchanan,
la Grange, Albert Miller: Mebane. 8. A.
White; Mills River, J. u. Rhodes; Paint
Gap. John Golden; Porter, ]. c. Hammer:
Ramseur, G. NJ Kinney: Red Springs,
J. @. Brown; Roaring Gap Thomas Sim
mons; Robersonville. a. l.. Winn: sham
kle, Sable shankle; Southern Pines. A.
NJ. Clarke; Wake Forest, VI. A. TIM
berlake; Walter. ". Is. Talton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
A CORNER IN COAL.
Prices This Week VIII BE Made by
One Firm.

PITTSBURG. PA, August 2S.-By the
end of next week all the coal in the
Monongahela river will practically be
in the hands of one firm, and prices will
be made by the lucky possessors of the
valuable mineral. There has been much
steady increase in the price of coal all
week, and at present run-of- mine coal
brings from 10 TO 10 IL cents. When the
present strike began, the firm of John
II. Jones e. Co., saw that prices must
advance, and they quietly went 10 work
and bought coal everywhere they could,
at prices which now seem very cheap
They have been keeping this coal, and
now practically control the coal trade in
this vicinity.
When seen to-day, Mr. Jones refused
to say just how much coal they had
but admitted that the amount was over
100000 bushels. Inquiries among other
coal firms developed the fact that there
was very little coal outside of that held
by Jones & Co., and that that firm
would be able TO get their own price
To-day they were asking 8 10 for run-of-
mine and 1e1-2 for lump coal. This
is an advance of cents over yesterday
and It was predicted that coal would be
selling at II cents on Monday. Slack
was selling at 10 cents by the large load
While some coal is being received here
from West Virginia, 1t is not for domes-
tic purposes. and will not affect the price
TO any extent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
sCOTTsVHLE.
The New RaiIrond-Personai- De-
IiehffuI German.

SCOTTSVILLE, VA, August 2S-(Spe-
cial)-The engineers were expected to
finish the survey OF the route for tho
Alberene railroad 10 this place to-day.
IN is confidently hoped that the road VIII
hsvo IT'S terminus here.
Mrs. Allen g. Hill, Of Roanoke, was
here visiting friends this week, but IS
now visiting In Buckingham county.
Mr.. j. V. Pereira, after an absence
OF ten days attending the American
Bankers Association at Detroit, Mich,
and taking a trip through Canada, re-
turned home, much improved by the
outing.
MISS Annie Gilmer is visiting friends
in buckingham and Nelson counties.
Mr.. Fred II. Farrar, after visit OF
several days TO his parents here, re-
turned 10 Charlottesville Wednesday
The ladies' OF Fluyanua Baptist church
had a delightful entertainment this
week which was largely attended. The
receipts amounted TO about $50. good
many persons went from this place.
The Rosebud Society OF the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday school had delight
ful entertainment at Scottsyile Han
few evenings since. and realized nice
sum from sales OF refreshments.
Rev. ]. II. Daniel has just returned
home. hayin. been engaged this ween
in a very successful meeting at Hard
ware Baptist church.
The German Club met last night at
tse home Of Mr.. Clay Drcwry. Noun
tain View" and had a splendid time.
The dance continued until the wee
sma' hours"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
VIRGINIA POLITICS.
HOUSE CONVENTION OF BRUNs-
WICK COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
DIR. II. s. Powell Renominnted-
Prrty Reorganization Effected
Governor Atkinson, of Georgia,
Addresses the Meeting.

LAWRENCEVILLE. VA, August D.
Special.)-Pursuant to a call OF the
County Executive Committee, the Demo-
Gratis or Brunswick county met in con-
vention here to-day for the purpose Of
nominating a candidate for the State
Legislature. The meeting was organized
with Colonel Meade Haskins in the
chair, and Mr. w. X. Harriss. secretary.
DIR. r. S. Powell, who represented the
county in the last session OF the Legisla-
ture, was nominated by acciamauon.
After tho nomination Of DIR. Powell, the
reorganization Of the party was effected
with Colonel Meade Haskins as county
chairman. The meeting was the most en-
thusiastic that has been held In the coun-
ty for a number of years. During the re-
cess Governor Atkinson, Of Georgia,
whose father was native Of this county,
addressed the assembled crowd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
Nansemond Candidates.

SUFFOLK, VA, August S-(Special)-
A meeting of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Nansemond county, VIII be
held here on Saturday, September 4th, 10
decide upon a plan for nominating d
candidate for the House OF Delegates.
Hon. j. f. Booker. who has been mem
Der of the Legislature for the past two
sessions. announces himself a candidate
for denomination Mr.. Booker's eXpe-
rience and popularity In legislative halls
are such as TO make him an especially
useful man in forwarding the interests OF
his constituents He announces himself
in favor of constitutional reform In order
TO reduce the expenses OF government
and promises, If elected, TO carry out the
Will of the people, when formally ex-
pressed by convention or otherwise The
only other gentleman who has announced
himself a candidate for the nomination
Is Mr. +. NJ. Arthur, prominent farmer
of the Lower Parish section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
TO GATHER TUESDAY.
PHYSICIANS TO ASSEMBLE At THE
HOT SPRINGS.
VA. MEDICAL SOCIETY TO MEET.
The Twenfy-Eigbth Annual Session
to Convene This Week-Largc
Crowd of Doctors Expected-Pro-
grammc Of the Meetings.

Day after tomorrow, the twenty-eighth
annual session Of the Medical Society OF
Virginia, will convene at the Hot Springs
and there will assemble at that health
giving mountain resort one OF the most
representative bodies Of medical men ever
gathered together within the precincts
Of this old Commonwealth.
The meeting Of the society will extend
over three days, and Will be held In the
Casino, commodious hall, convenient
to the Homestead Hotel, at which most
Of the fellows will be quartered, and a
most attractive programme, which will.
It is thought. be carried out TO the let
ter has been arranged. The first meet
ing will be open to the public, and viii
be held on Tuesday eYening at o'clock.
After the usual prayer and address OF
welcome, the report of the Committee on
Nominations for Fellowship. DR.. William
ID. Turner, OF Fergusons Wharf, Isle OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
NottOway Democrats.

BURKEVILLE, VA, August B-(Spe-
cial.)-At a mass-meeting Of the Demo
Gratis OF this precinct to-day delegates
were elected TO attend the convention 10
nominate a candidate for the Legislature,
which is TO be held here. 1t was the
most enthusiastic meeting ever seen here,
and very large crowd attended. j. r..
Harrison, who favors James Mann, was
elected, and after the Harrison faction
had adjourned S. Harding was also elect
ed. Mr. Harding favors General George
]. Hundley, and a contest will naturally
result. Jeffress Store elects Hundley
delegate.
CREWE, VA, August 2S.-(Special)-
Precinct meetings were held to-day In
Nottoway to elect delegates to conven-
ton to nominate candidate for the
Legislature from Nottoway and Amelia.
r. s. Bevill and Dewitt Maxey were
elected az delegates from this place. They
as we'll as eight out Of nine delegates
from the county. favor the nomination or
Mr.. James Mann against General Humid
lev. of Amelia. Mann has four out or
seven delegates from Amelia, which gives
him twelve out OF sixteen, and insures
his nomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29

cou,ra Graves had his usual oatcn ol
sinners before him yesterday as "Pp''
e.i''S eIis,ar ~ soft (coioreO was charged
I'm assaulting and beating Lula JelNins
wa Wa ora Jenkins. both damsels OF sinsSS,r Sar
S SreaS hue. and was iined - ana cos'S io'
'nS N,na Rarres (coloredD was charged VIII WIN
hasting Mary Brown. and was also h"o'
s. andi costs. ,,.o, 1,m (coloredD
charged With stealing a oevssd swssisn Vas re- re-
Ihain'inoi Ihla ,o e,rnish 800 security for sixty
devs aevs and was sent down; l.o,oredn
'1gs ~ the case Of Isnry Dunn 1eSl0raeik iaek
charged with stealing q ra,IlodRn nhia Raiiway ,a
from the Chesapeake ana on'1 i1l9ewise wise, re-
Conipa'S' Cpa -, glve security in $50 Tor Sixty
aus So,as and he also went down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
PnODABLY A rYNCHIyG.
Only n Freight Train Wreck Has De-
Inyed IL.

ROANOKE, VA, August 2S.-(spe-
cial)-A wrecked freight train from
ChristiansbGrg delayed lynchlng party,
but the avengers Of little Mary Moxey
are now gathered in force at Elliston,
nearby and the chances are that a ne
gro will be hanged without due process
OF law before Sunday night.
Lark Taylor (colored) assaulted Mary
Jane Moxey, a 1i-year-old white child,
near Blliston, Montgomery county, yes
terday Only the child and her younger
sister were in the house at the time.
The negro fed when the alarm was
given. A posse soon started on his trail
however, and he was apprehended to-day
by the authorities and lodged In Jail at
Christiansburg. The lynchers were close
behind him, and it was only through a
ircisht-wreck OH the road that they
were kept from their prey till he was
comparatively safe behind the jail
doors. At last accounts the lynchers
were still at Ellston, but their numbers
are being rapidly augmented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
TO REVENUE-COLLECTORS.
of the Recent order Re-
garding DepIties.

WASHINGTON. August 2S.-Acting-
Commissioner Wilson, Of the Internal
Revenue Bureau. has issued the follow
ing circular 10 all collectors Of internal
revenue:
"In view OF the fact that 1t Is appa-
rent that some misapprehenslcn prevails
as 10 the scope of such part Of civil
service rul VI, as amended by exc
cutive order OF July q. 1897, as excepts
one deputy collector in each State (or
brsnch) Office from the requirement or
examination and registration before the
commission, 70 is deemed advisable 10
inform collectors that the exception re-
ferred to in the paragraph above quoted
relates exclusively to deputy collectors
outside of the Collectors office, who
are intrusted with the saie or stamps,
and not 10 those classified as division
deputies. The fact that the stamp
deputy and tho division deputy are as
signed TO the same territory, or occupy
the same office, does not lead TO the
conclusion that the division deputy Is
eligible to the exempted position, or
that he may be selected in case the
place is filed by the collector"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
winchester. Randolph Mcclure. Cornell,

Winchester. Randolph MCGUIRE. Cornell,
and Glass; L. w. Childrey. OF Norfolk |.
Keen clasett and Garnett Nelson. OK
Frederick county, I'D. lawrence Nc
Corrick, OF Temple. Tex; +. V. Tllfori,
or uyattsyllie, Nd, were also present. as
were the following from Clarke coun-
ty Misses Nellie Bette r., and Mary
p. Page, Edith Allen, Mamie Mcdonald.
Rosalie and Eannie z. Mccormick.
jamie, Lily. and Mary Moore, Agnes
Page, Mary, Elizc. and Mamie Lippitt.
Lucy Deahl, and Mamie and Evelyn Nc
CURE, and Messrs. Blackburn Smith, w.
r. Lewis, Charles II. Brown, Eugene and
Elliott Glover, George Irwin. Harry War
den. T. L. Hardesty, c. w. and Hugh
Mcdonald. Frank and Province McCor-
mick. Edmund and Robert Cooke, Trux-
ton and U. L. Boyce. George Jones. Ro-
bert Page. and Gwin Harrison.
Another entertainment OF the week was
a dance given Thursday evening at
Upton" by the Misses Moore. in honor
Of their guests. A number OF society
people were present. The music for the
occasion was furnished by stringed
orchestra and cooling refreshments were
served during the evening.
Mrs Octavia Osburne entertained a
ming at dance and musicale. About
thirty couples were present, and dancing
was kept up until late hour.
Hon. Marshall Mccormick sold several
OF his fine STANDARDIZED horses on Tues
day OF this week at public auction. Some
fine animals were disposed OF at good
prices.
Dr. L. NJ. Allen, who was injured on
Tuesday last by being thrown from his
horse, "Virsie r." in the half-mile-heat
race for gentlemen riders. has recovered
sufficiently to be able TO walk about. ana
1t is thought that he will soon be en-
tirely well. The jockey, Ralph Folsom,
who was thrown on the same day and
received severe injuries on his head, has
about recovered.
Miss Laura Shepherd. OF Martinsburg.
w. Va, is visiting the home OF Mr.. w. c.
Morgan.
Mr. George G. Gaines. OF Ardmore. L.
T.. spent a week with his father, Major
f. II. Gaines, lately.
Mr. Hernsdon Carey OF Richmond, IL
visiting Mr.. II. II. Mccormick.
Miss Annie Mcdonald. OF Charlestown,
Is visiting Mrs. j. b. Stannard.
Mr.. George NJ. Reed, of Richmond. who
has been visiting Mr.. +. VI. Mayo. has
returned to his home.
Mr.. Joseph Denny. OF Staunton, is WIS.,
iting relatives In Clarke county.
Mrs. Doyle and daughter. DR.. and Mrs.
Pearson. Misses Brown. and Miss Swami
are guests at "Almeida."
Miss Kate s. NELL has returned from
q visit TO Richmond.
Mr. ]. +. Bryarly, OF Washington. spent
a few days this week at his old home.
near White Post.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29

ne mas laid before Secretary Forrest. OF
'hc Merchants and Manufacturers AS
Soclatlon. Nr. Petit came TO Baltimore
armed with numerous letters from North
carolina merchants. who deal with rep
resentative houses here. lie SAYS the
richmond and York-Dlver Line and the
old Bay Line both refuse 10 accent
freight In Baltimore from these houses
Tor points In his territory II Il is routed
over his line. The purpose is. he claims.
70 ioFce shippers TO use the Norfolk and
southern railroad. When he presented
his letters TO their addresses in this city
ne merchants here told him to mako
formal complaint before the secretary OF
the Merchants and Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION.
The facts of the case are said to be
That the old Bay Line and the Richmond
ana Nork-River Line pro-rate on all
frelght with the Norfolk, Virginia Beach
and Southern railroad, and by reason Of
their traffic agreement with that line
aIe 0recluded from taking freight marked
70 any point in Eastern North Carolina
which the road touches. unless said
freights ere routed over said line. Tho
water route being much cheaper. the
merchants OF the Albemarle-S Sound ter
rtory prefer To have their goods go that
way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29

Tne last Issue OF the Religious Herald
SAYS:
DIR. Willin.ham finds JOY in the fact
that one Of his sons Calder, his second
boy) IS to be A minister OF the Gospel
on a recent Sunday the Doctor had al
engagement to preach in Manchester. ana
Calder filed IT. preaching his first SER
mon. Although only IS years Old, he de-
livered sober, thoughtful discourse from
ihe words. This is a faithful saying, ana
worthy OF all acceptation, that Christ
ners'" By curious, pleasing and un-
designed coincidence. the young man USED
the same text used by his father ten years
ago-the day the son was baptized. Many
No vfll read this note viii pray for the
divine blessin. Oh the young man-and on
the father, too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
The Party In Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. August 2S.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr Frank T.. Anderson having an
nounced that he will not be candidate
for the Democratic legislative nomination,
the fight for that honor will be between
Mr.. W. II. May, the present delegate
from Alexandria city and county, and
Colonel Z. c. Barley. Both Of these gen.
tlemen are very popular here, and have
a. large following. so II warm contest IS
Anticipated MI May defeated Colonel
Barley in the Democratic legislative con-
vention two years ago, after prolonged
struggle.
4 joint meeting Of the Democratic CITY
and County committees will be held here
on wednesday night, 10 decide whether
the candidates for the House of Delegates
shall be chosen I'm convention or by a
primary election. The former plan has
prevailed hitherto, but has not always
proved satisfactory.