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

In tho Courthouse district the nomina-
lions were as follows. FOR supervisor,
John 5. Taylor for justice OF the peace.
J. =. Woodcock. \. d Cheatham and
Tduard Fletcher (tne first two were re-
nomtrotod and Mr.. Belcher was norn-
mated 10 nil the position held by Mr.. q.
IL Terouson. who declined TO be a can
didafe for re-clectionD; for constable, 7.
IA. Martin. and overseer OF the poor, W.
II. Harncr
Mr. William 4. Spearks. Of Glover Hill
distrlct was ranOminated for supervisor.
Mr. Haley cole. of Midlothian district.
was also renominated 20 serve on the
Board OF Supervisors.
district McssTs w. L. Cheatham and {.
V WhitWorth were nominated as ncw as
pirants. and Mr. ID. B.NWinfrcc was re-
dominated.
The county primaries were generally
well attended. and a great deal Of enthu-
siasm manifested.
The approaching campaign for Governor
has been discussed I'm this county and
city. hut the canvass has not been ex-
tended sufficiently for an estimate TO be
formed as TO who viii receive the most
support for the hign Office.
TO BE SENTENCED TOMORROW.
Counsel I'm the case of Wesley Mayo,
who has been convicted OF attempting 10
assault Mrs. Mamie T.. i.OWric. has been
preparing exceptions I'm the case.
The prisoner will De brought before
Judge Ingram. in the Hastings Court.
tomorrow 10 be sentenced TO The peni-
Tertiary for ten years, the term fixed
upon by the jury.
Hon. George y. Wise and Dir. w. Hay
Garnett. counsel for the prisoner. will
then ask for a stay or sentence, when
exceptions VIII be fled Tor the case 10 be
taken TO the Court Of Appeals
REVIVAL AT AsBURY.
A large crowd attended tie revival at
Asbury church Monday night. Several un-
converted felt the need OF n Saviour. One
man came forward and gave his heart
10 and requested the brethren to urge
others 10 come 70 God. one addition 10
the church Sunday night The sermon
was very ably managed. The subject was
Flee for your life; Sodom must burn"
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Miss Ethel Davie Of Petersburg. Is in
the city visiting her klnswoman, Mrs.
Davie. on Porter street.
The gentlemen who are interested in the
v. NJ. G. A. met al Central church Monday
night but nothing OF importance was
transacted.
The residents Of Woodland Heights re-
port q slight frost Monday night
Rev. DR.. Thornhill. pastor OF Balm
bridge-Street Baptist church. will leave
to-day for Wilmington. y. G.. to at
tend the Baptist Convention. lie will be
absent from the city for several days.
On Sunday his pulpit will be occupied by
Rev. X. W CawthOrn. Of Georgia, who
will preach morning and night.
Mrs. Agnes Bcattie wishes TO extend
her thanks 10 Mrs. John o Brien and Mrs.
4. Royal and also 10 the trustees OF the
Nasons whom so kindly donated TO Mrs.
Beattie a gold-headed cane, for the CATH
Ole Bazaar, Of Richmond.
Mr. \. w Fair received papers yester-
day from the Patent Onice In Washing
ton. notifying him of his success In gain
ing a patent on his ant-freezing valves.
There were a few present at the Grays'
ArmOry Monday night 10 organize DlcE-
Gle club. On account Of the slim attend
apce II was postponed until a future date.
Rev. w. f. Hurt, pastor Of stockton
Street Baptist church, will leave THIS
morning to attend the Baptist Conven-
ton in Wilmington, y. c.
Miss Lula Spencer who has been the
guest OF Mrs. j. Robert Perdue, on for-
ter street. has returned 10 her home, at
Blackstone.
Mr. W. j. Carter left Monday night for
Baltimore.
Mr. T.. c. Wilkerson. formerly OF Pow
hatan. who. with his wife. has been stop
ping for some days at the home OF her
mother on Porter street. has left for
Bachelors mine. Ouray. Col. Mr.. VIII
kerson has been previously engaged in
farming I'm Powhatan county. and is now
TO try his fortunes in the gold mines OF
Ouray.