Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
POLITICS BEGINNING TO WARM UP.
Ncssrs. Munford and FoIikcs 10
speak Tomorrow Night--Opposi-
tion Meetings-An Interesting In
surance Case-Personais and Briefs.

Mr r. y. Wesger Is now postmaster
o. Manchester. He and his corps or
clerks assumed actual charge OF the Of
fee yesterday morning at o'clock. Mr..
j. Z. Toney and his assistant. Mr. John
y. Goode. and Clerks Robert c. White
end william Gillian, in accordance
with the Republican dictate from wash
ington, gave over the Office Friday eve
ming at closing time, and yesterday
morning at O'Clock the Office opened
under the new control. As anticipated
already. Mr.. John w. Fisher received
the appointment Of assistant postmas-
ter, and ths clerks are John French,
son OF ex-Judge $. Basset French. and
Charles ". Harris, the negro chairman
Of the City Republican Committee.
1t So understood that Mr. White. OF
the clerks under Mr. Toney. was APP
preached by Mr. Weisiger. and the
privilege extended him 20 continue IN his
position. but the young man declined.
ar. Toney and his subordinates retire.
holding the entire confidence and good
viii OF the people.
INFURL THE DEMOCRATIC FLAG.
The flag OF Democracy will be unfurled
90 tho breeze tomorrow evening at
Leader Han. Doubtless that spacious
room will be filled with Democratic
voters enthusiastic for the cause they
hold true. Messrs. u. Il. Munford and
e. G. Foxes Of Richmond, have botn
accepted Invitations to be present and
viii address the citizens. These gentle
man are fluent speakers. and well ac-
qualnted with the issues Of the State
campaign. There will he other speaking
by Weu-known Democratic orators before
the close of the campaign, and Il Is
possible that Senator Daniel may find
his way here.
Messrs. Hasl,lns Hobson ard James NJ.
Gregory, Populist nominees for the
House, Will speak at Leader Hail Tues
day night
The Precinct Reach" in Chesterfield,
was the place of assembly Of a large
number Of voters last night to hear the
Democratic nominees for the House
speak ana, also, their congressman, Cap
tain John Lamb. Messrs. owen and
Wood We're given a royal and enthusiasts
tic reception. as was Captain Lamb.
Mr.. h. b. Howle, the Independent Re-
publican candidate for the House. spoke
last night IT Blecher's store, in tho
county. 70 the Lamb Republicans. Mr..
Howie is a Lambite. and came out TO
represent the faction dissatisfied with
the action taken by the recent Republi-
can convention I'm endorsing Mr.. Hobson
the choice OF the Popuhsts. His follow
ers have adopted resolutions condemn.ng
this action ana expressing sympathy
with the action OF the Lynchburg con-
yentlon in nominating a State ticket
SUGAR-BEET INDUSTRY
Mr.. Rowland, of the Chronicle, leaves
tomorrow morning for the farms OF
Chesterfield along the river IN the interest
Of tho suSar-beet industry, which he is
lending his efforts 10 introduce. While
cat OF the city ne VIII visit Charles City
county and Prince George for the sake
Of his cause. and probably, THU day, 1T
Chester he win meet assembled farmers
for conference This Is an Undertaking
for which the people Of these counties
should feel deeply grateful 10 Mr.. Row
land, and he has every reason to expect
their advice. sympathy and entire CO.
operation as they It is who are going
20 be benefited.
INTERESTING INSURANCE CASE.
o. the cases set for the approaching
session Of The Circuit Court of Chester
field, none have excited more Interest
than that slated for the nth instant. 1T
Will deyolve upon Judge =. Il. Hancock
10 decide a nice point, and his opinion
viii engage attention among all holders
OF insurance policies. The substance OF
the case is just this
In 1885, Mr. T.. c. McCullock a promi-
nent merchant Of Blackstone, took out
policy in the Equitable for $4,000. Ee
Immediately assigned H. 10 his children,
Icing at the time a widower. Mr. Nc
Outlook failed IN business Ia 1879 and in
making an assignment named MT. u. >.
Wing as bis trustee.
He paid one additional premium on his
insurance after his assignment. BY
agreement between Mr. McCullock and
the insurance company payments ceased
and re was given paid up policy Cor
$500.
Ear. McCullook died in 1928 Then
thsre arose a dispute as to who should
receive the money. The children, of
course. claimed 1t. and the trustee con-
tended that 1t was a part OF the estate
assigned.
The Equitable was ready to pay the
money over, and asked the Court to APP
point a receiver TO take charge OF the
FUNDS. This was done and the money is
now IN the hands OF the receiver, subject
10 the order OF the Court.
The trustee bases his contention on the
ground that the premiums were paid out
OF money thAidNNtt AAHiAi t-4S N0'e'-St
which should have been used TO pay
creditors.
This is q point never raised before, and
judge Hsncocks decision is looked for
Nard 10 with genuine interest.
SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES.
Services OF more than usual interest
will be held in the churches Of the city
to-day.
The revival which has been in pro-
gress al Bainbridge-Stree Baptist
church during the past week will con-
tlnue to-day, Rev. Ny Williams preach
ing al each service. Much good has al
ready tTesuited from Tho meeting, and
DR.. Thornhl made glad.
Al Stockton-Street Baptist church
there will be Sunday school at 9l5 A. M;
Sunday school anniversary at IL A. Nj.
DIT Kellogg, professor OF Greek OF Rich
mond College. VIII address the school.
Judge Hancock also has been invited 70
deliver an address. There will be preach
lng al 1870 Z. NJ. by the pastor, Rev. w.
L Hurt Sabtect-"The Scriptural
Ground OF Judgment"
Rev W. w. I.ears subject this evening
will be the Golden Rule; % What Does
Ii Forbid? 90 What Does Ii EnjoinT'
Rev. j. A. Spencer OF the Cowardin-
Avenue Christian church. will De In his
pulpit this morning and evening, as usual
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Alice Morris Is the guest OF Mrs.
Q. Il. Conley, on Perry street.
The Hastings Court will be In quarterly
session tO-morrOW