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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

ASHLAND, VA, September u.--tSpc.
cial.) Tho largest meeting of Dem'crau
sheld here In n long time took olace this
afternoon. Its purpose was to select dele-
gates to the county convention. which
meets on Wednesday. tho 18th. at the
courthouse TO nominate candidate fop
the House OF Delegates from Hanover
and also q fioater from King William ana
Hanover.
MIR. ]. A. Brown was elected chairman
OF the meeting and T.. l.. q. Scott sscre-
tary. After tho meeting was )rganizeds
Mr.. B. Il. Cooke, who has been q caLdt-
date for tho nomination. was presented
to the meeting by the chairman. and In
a few words no withdrew from the con-
test and told his friends to vote AZ they
saw best.
A resolution was adoptsi which gave
the candidate who had the majority OF
votes In the meeting the right TO select
his own delegates. The names Of Mr.
w. L. Wickham and DR.. Il. l. Ninstoa
were then presented. and every one voted
for Dr. Winston. The delegates selected
are Hon. III. Il. Wlckhs Am. l.. Il. Bow,ess
w. Il. Mallory. NJ. Z. Howard. Il. l.. Cs
Scott, and w. II. Cardwell.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
instructing the delegates elected 10 cast
their votes for Ir. Winston and Hon.
Isaac Diggs I'm the county convention.
A resolution was also UNANIMOUSLY
adopted endorsing the course OF Or. VIM
ston and MIR. pigBs az .he lass session es
the General Assembly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
PLEA FOR RICHMOND MUSEUM.
Mrs. Andcrson's Appeal to the Peo-
pie of Tennessee.

The last issue OF the Confederate veto
ran prints the following from Mrs. Kei
lar Anderson. OF Memphis. Tenn:
In the ceaseless march OF Time, the de-
stroyer the battle-scarred veteran de.
Tenders OF the Southland are steadily and
surely passing TO the great beyond. bid
ding final farewell TO all things earthly.
In the mean time we are devislng ways
and means for the preservation OF the
truth of history. Of the records OF the
Lost Cause. OF building a grand monu-
mental-memorial hall or institute to con-
tain such records. relies. and symbols.
But while time Is relentlessy passing We
are still planning the receptacle. Are We
not losing. day by day. golden oppor-
tunitles OF collecting souvenirs. relies. re-
cords. letters, orders. and other data OF
priceless value?
BY all means let the planning and pre-
paration for the noble structure 20 on.
Take all the necessary time, talent, ana
means to perfect every detail. for IL
should tower TO the skies and stand alone
and pre-eminent in its grandeur But let
us now collect and preserve the precious
memorials in the already established Mu-
scum in Richmond as a loan there till the
time OF their final disposition In the to be
Confederate Memorial Institute. Get the
souvenirs and relies together. have a
short descriptive sketch Of same or or
battle. march. siege, person, or event
which they commemorate written, 10 ac-
company each, by the donor or soldier
himself II possible. or by one next best
in that knowledge. and deposit them with
ont furfbar daIaW In fbfu
depository-the White House Of the Con-
federacy.
The Tennessee Room is ready and wait
ing for these precious links OF our Vol
unteer States glorious past history. Mrs.
Norman V. Randolph. ylce-regent for
Tennessee. is In charge OF this apart
ment. and will receive and receipt for all
loans or contributions. Let the records
OF Tennessee heroism rest beside those
Of her sister States and beside those OF
Lee OF Jackson. OF Hill. OF Stuart, and
other knightly leaders.
For some unknown cause our State has
fallen behind others In avallng OF this
generous privilege. and but little is 10 be
seen. comparatively, In the room set
owned and controlled by the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society, OF Richmond
with representatives In each Southern
State). which was organized TO preserve
and .perpetuate this noble undertaking.
A catalogue Of exhibits is soon 20 be
issued by those In charge and, in view
OF this. will not patriotic Tenneseeans
fall I'm line for the credit OF our State
and forward their contributions az once
direct TO Mrs. N. v. Randolph, 6i2 east
Grace street. Richmond or to Mrs. Kel-
lar Anderson, regent for Tennessee. 36s
Vance street. Memphis. Tenn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
Louisa Republican Nomination.

LOUISA, VA. September n.-tspecial)
The Republicans met In convention at the
courthouse to-day ana nominated oeorgs
II Duggins for the House OF Delegates.
The defeated candidates before the con.
ventIon were IL. J. VALE and X. M.
Bagby.
The nominee Is not regarded as q
strong man before the people. ara II Is
confidently believed that Captain VIII
liam B. Pendleton. the Democratic nomi-
nee Tor the House. Will be elected by
good majority.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
endorsing Colonel Lamb as State chair-
man. and severely condemning the COM
binatlon OF Bowden. Brady Allan a. Co,
as a set OF nothing moro than cfics-
seekers. Delegates were elected 70 the
I.ynchburg State convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
VETERAN REUNION AT WEST POINT
Pickett Camp to lie the Guests of
John R. Cooke Camp Tuesday.


When the roar of battle is hushed;
when the horror OF the dead and dying
IS faded from ear and eye; when tho
petty trials and priyatlons OF camp life
arc lost In time. II is pleasant to sit
down together and fight in thrilling story
the battles over again. or Ito shoulder
the crutch and show how fields are won"
This is what George Il. Pickett Camp, OF
this city, and the John Il. Cooke Camp.
OF West Point. Va. are going to do on
Tuesday.
Pickett Camp will leave Richmond at
$50 over the York-River road, for the
city by three rivers. and there spend the
day with the John X. Cooke Camp. The
Gesangyerein Virginia will accompany
the veterans and contribute to the days
pleasure.
Messrs. Charles T. Loehr. chairman of
the Committee OF Arrangements, and
Sydney Gates. went TO West Point yes
terday afternoon to perfect the final ar
rangements for their camps reception.
The Terminal Hotel will open its doors
TO the veterans OF both camps and there
dinner will be served.
Mir. Loehr fully expects 10 carry down
200 people. or even more. among whom
Pickett Camp. and not this fine body
OF men alone. but Lee Camp, both vete-
rams and sons. and Joseph L. Johnston
Camp. will each send good delegations.
The ride down will consume about an
hour. Upon arrival the Reception Com
mittee from the home camp, headed
by. Commander John w. Eastwood Will
meet the train and convince the Rich
mond veterans OF the heartiness OF their
welcome.
There will be an abundance Of
martial music for the occasion, and
when dinner is over. the exercises OF the
day will take place.
Judge Farrar c'Johnnie Reb'O has writ
ten Mr.. Loehr 10 ascertain when the
train will leave Richmond, as he wants
to 20 with him. Then Johnnie Reb"
will surely be urged. beyond refusal for
speech. And bright, ringing one 1t
will be.
Senator James ~. Stubbs. soon to be
a member OF the House OF Delegates, will
also be present 10 speak. Colonel William
X. Aylett has partly promised an ad-
dress, also, and with this coterie OF ora
tors and with the many talks the "boys''
will make TO each other. the hours viii
slip away unheeded. The occasion will
be graced by numbers OF ladies-wiyes
and daughters or the veterans and
sweethearts OF the Sons The trip homo
will be made in the cool OF the day.
and the prospects are. that 1t will be a
pleasant day, indeed. for those who go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
COMING OF THE VETS.
GRAND CAMPS MEETING TO BE
THE BEST YET HELD.
QUESTION OF BETTER SCHOoL-BO
Improved Histories and Readers
Both Desired-Prominent Educa-
tors Invited-Each Camp to Have
. Lady Sponsor.

Tho annual meeting OF the Grand
Camp, Confederate Veterans OF Virginia,
will be held In this city on October 10th.
2st. and I'D. This convention OF ths
veterans will be the largest OF that body
ever held. There are now elghty-seven
camps. which Will have a delegation Of
about <S7. besides the auxiliary at
tendance OF the camps Of Sons Of yete-
rams and Daughters Of the Confederacy.
The most important matter to come
up for consideration Is the school-book
question. which not only includes his
tories, but readers as well. Many dis
tinguished educators are expected, by
their presence and advisory council, to
give the Grand Camp aid In this matter.
The presence OF such distinguished edu-
Gators and litterateurs as President Nc
Bryde, OF Blacksburg; Captain c. L.
Vawter. of the Miller School; L, c.
Glass. Esq, OF Lynchburg; John p. Nc
CURE, Esq, Colonel w. Gordon McCabe.
and Colonel Archer Anderson, of this
city. and the presence Of other dstin-
guished teachers has been requested by
Grand-Commander John Cussons I'm his
published address announcing the date of
meeting OF the Grand Camp.
II Is also proposed to make this meet
Ing a memorable one TO the young peo-
pie, and TO that end Grand Commander
Cussons has requested each OF the
various subordinate camps TO elect a
lady sponsor. II. Il. Lee Camp, No. /.
has already arranged 10 carry out this
recommendation OF e Grand Com
mander. by fixing the time for the cleo
tion OF their sponsor next Friday night
The Sons OF Veterans are also taking
active interest in this meeting OF the
Grand Camp. and expect TO have their
cottage at the Home ready for dedication
during the session of the Grand Camp.
Efforts are now being made, not only
TO have a full attendance OF delegates.
but also to have a large crowd OF visitors
TO come TO the city at that time
The following committee has charge OF
making arrangements for this meeting
OF the Grand Camp and 10 arrange for
the annual banquet TO delegates:
Thomas A. Brander (chairman), william
T.. Smith and John Il. Laughton, Jr., OF
r. i. Lee Camp; II. +. Morris. S. II.
Gates. and J. L.. Sullivan, Of George L.
Pickett Camp, and George /. Christian
and Thomas Elicit, OF the Association
OF the Army OF Northern Virginia, and
Colonel John Cussons, Grand Com
mander. The committee will have a
meeting early In the coming week and
will doubtless arrange. also, for rail-
road rates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
PITTsyLvANIA AND DAyvILLE.
The Four Democratic Candidates for
the House Nominated.

CHATHAM. VA. September 1i.-tspe-
cial 1.-The county convention TO nomi-
nate four candidates for the House OF
Delegates from this county and Danvills
was held here to-day. n. ,. Reid was
chosen permanent chairman and w. 3.
Davis. OF the Chatham Tribune, and
Frank Woodson. of the Danyille Regis
ter. secretaries. Nine candidates were
placed In nomination. and the following
elected on tho FIRST ballot: Charles q.
Watson, A. NJ Darmam. w. L. Wilson,
and w. III. III. Cooke. The aforementioned
gentleman served In the last House Of
Delegates. having been elected by the
Populist party. The other nominees are
new men.
Resolutions were adopted recommend
ing Hon. James l.. Tredway county
Judge. for recollection. and Wythe M. Pey-
ton. OF Martinsyille. for superintendent
of Public Instruction. IL 10 thought the
Populst party In this county VIII nomis
nate no ticket this fall. In fact, a great
many Populists have come back TO the
Democratic party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
DEATH NEAR ASHLAND.
Three Boys Escape from the Laurel
Ref0rmatory.

ASHLAND. VA. September ii.-(spe-
clal)-Mrs. Julia Wingfield. relict OF Mr..
william wingheld. died suddenly to-day
az her home. near Peaks. Her teatn
was caused by the shock she received at
the death OF her son. Arthur. which oc-
erred yesterday after a short illness OF
typhoid-fever.
Three boys escaped from the Laurel
Reformatory this afternoon at $50
O'clock. The authorities here were notified
tonight TO be on the outlook for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
The Democratic Primaries.

HARRISONBURG, VA, September
n.-(special) )-Reports from the Demo-
cratic primaries held in Rockingham to-
day Indicate the nomination OF ex-Aayor
ID. NJ. switzer. or Harrlsonourg. >ver
Captain Ii. q. Patterson. for the Holss
OF Delegates. Patterson was member
OF the last House. For the other msm-
Der. Mr. ii. Blaksmore seems TO bs ths
leading candidate. though a dark horse
may be nominated by the county convan-
ton next Saturday. The fight was made
between switzer and Patterson. ana both
being residents or Harrisonburg. the
other candidate Will naturally be chosen
from one OF the county districts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. septenba
1.-THE steamer City OF Brunswick. run
ming between Jacksonville and Mayports
was burned to the waters edge az the
latter place tonight The hre II sup
posed to have originated IN the fusl
bunkers
The boat was built In New York n
1850. and was then known as the Thomas
Colyer. Her value was $is.ooo; Insurance.
The brunswick and Florida steanpoas
Company. OF brunswick. Ga. was the
owner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
FIRE IN CAROLINE.
stables, Corn-Housc, and Horse
Burned-Coming Reunion.

ASHLAND, VA. September n.-(spe-
e,al)-The stables, corn-house. hem
house. part OF carriage-house. and two
horses. besides the contents OF the
houses. Of Mr.. Robert G. Samuel, near
AloKenney's mill, In Caroline. were de-
stroved by fire in the early morning Of
the 10th OF this month. There was no
Insurance. The supposition OF those on
the place is that the fire was incendiary.
The old Hanover Troop Associations
will hold it's annual reunion on Tuesday.
September 14th. at Ashland Park. The
aay will be given to both business and
Measure. An old-time Brunswick stew
of large proportions VIII. as usual be
made The committee in charge are
Thomas w. Sydnor. j. A. Brown. Thomas
f. Taylor. and Walter Il Mayfeld. who
will do all In their power 10 make things
pleasant for their brothers in arms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

house with two colored women. These
were the first to announce the finding OF
the body A coroner's Jury decided that
ne was run over and killed by shifting
engine.
The heat here has been intense for
several days. and pastures are almost
burned up. The corn Is suffering.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Killed by ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Burned Up.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. September
ii.-tSpecial)-At midnight last night the
body Of c. Il. Bunch was found lying on
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway Just
above the first crossing west Of the depot.
The head. severed from the body. was
lying at some distance from 1t. The re-
mains were taken to Perie & Sons un-
dertaking establishment to be prepared
for burial. The last seen Of him alive
was when a minute or two before tho
accident he was standing behind . ware
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
ExDEAvoRERs AT CAPE MAY.
wanamaker Said 90 Propose = Meet
fng-Piace There.

CAPE MAY. n. j.. September i.-Ex-
Postmaster-General John wanamaker Is
said to be at the head OF an enterprise,
the object Of which IL TO create OUT of
Cape May Point a summer meeting place
for all the Christian Endeavor societies
Of the Eastern states The place. which
In 1875 was founded as Presbyterian
resort. Is partially owned by Mr.. Wanna
maker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

ORANGE. VA. September u-(Spe-
ciai. miss Mamie c. Grymes. youngest
daughter OF the. late Peyton Grymes.
died here to-day at s O'Clock. after a
brief illness. She was a niece OF Mr..
r.. III. Catiett. OF Staunton. Va. She
was very popular. and her sudden death
Is deeply grieved by all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
rovua Dead i'm the Woods.

GATE CITY. VA. September n.-tspe-
clal)-John p. Wininger. aged 6i. was
found dead In the woods near his home.
nine miles southwest OF here. yesterday
morning. after having been missing ever
since Wednesday forenoon He seems TO
have fallen down a steep place and lain
for many hours before dying.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

LYNCHBURG. VA. September H.
ospeciaI.)-The Democratic precinct meet
ing in Campbell county to-day resulted
IN the selection OF delegates 70 the con-
yention favorable 10 tho nomination of
Captain J. c. Foatherstone for the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

WASHINGTON. d. c.. September IL,
The following fourth-class poefmasfern
have been appointed In North carollnai
beaufort. q. w. Whsatisy. Jr.: rorono
city. w. T. Long: obeds. n. 4. Burronot
Pocosin. d. NJ. Hobbs: Sincerity. 4. ~.
Gritiin: rusQuts. Ora Aess; Union. .
Il. knight 4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

BEAVER DAM. VA. September H.
Special. The precincts OF divers and
Halls Shop give DR. u. l. Winston three
delegates each, which insures ~ re-
nomination for the House OF Delegates
from Hanover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
INcoNGRUITIEs AND INcoNslsr-

The Governor goes on TO say:
But why should Senator Daniel taA'
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-n
leave II to him.
QUESTION OF PRECEDENT.
The Governor denies that be has "heap-
ed denupciation and opprobrium" upon
those who favor the free coinage of silver.
and appeals to a just public TO know II
he has not cause TO complain OF more
than denunciation by many free. silver
nortisans." He recalls the harsh terms
hy which he says the gold Democrats
we're designated in the last campaign,
orr,,es 10 show by the difference between
the votes received by Cleveland and
Rrvan that there are great
many gold men in Virginia, the great
,cass Of whom quietly remained away
sror, the polls. and criticlses the Roanoke
,o,vention. in which Senator Daniels
Iii, was omnipotent. for reafflrming the
S,h,cago platform. instead OF coniining
itself 10 State issues. Senator Daniel
sought TO defend the action or the con-
vcntIon upon the ground or usage, but
,he Governor argues that the plea OF
-. ~ a. only good when conditions are
ILL., He saws IL might be pertinent
60 ,no,,ire II the precedent OF lsS-when
The so,bernatorial convention ignored all
nationaI issues. Grant having carried
Virgiria the year before, because OF op-
,osition 10 Greely-"would not have been
followed II Virginia had been carried by
AfcESinley last fall? IL might be peril
renf fo INQUIRE II Senator Daniel had not
fsl, secure I'm q reelection, IL he would
not have counseiled harmony and the
following OF the precedent Of 1913? Per,
hans he felt ne could do without gold
Democrats. and be as independent as a
INcONGRUITiEs AND INCONsisr-
ENCES.
The Governor goes on TO say:
But why should Senator Daniel taks
The record-union., 1897-05-15

The Sisters new hospital at Twenty
third and @ streets has been completed
and furnished, and was occupied forthe
first time early this week by the Sisters
of Mercy, by whom it was built.
The Sisters have every reason to be
proud of their new abode. 1t is really in
all arrangements and appointments
modern hospital.
The first impressions created upon the
mind of the visitor after passing the
portals are of spaciousness, cleanliness
and cheerfulness. The aforementioned
characteristic prevails to such degree
as to have caused many already to eX-
claim that the place. looked not al all like
The record-union., 1897-05-15

was understood, he said, that a monu-
ment was 10 be erected in Memorial
Grove at Capitol Park in this city, and
with such a motive in view he consid-
cred it unwise to go to the assistance
of San Francisco, which had really no
need Of assistance. He thought it about
time that steps were taken to raise
funds for the erection of the Capitol
Park monument and felt certain that
the entire northern portion of the State
would come forward with assistance.
The committee was in accord with
the suggestion.
The ladies of the committee extend
ed a general invitation to the members
of the G. A. r. posts to attend the La
dies Auxiliary memorial services to be
held Wednesday evening, the Goth in
slant, at Foresters' Hall
Comrade Ficks announced the speak
ers for the school exercises, to be held
Friday, the 18th, to be as follows: High
School, Frank Miller; Sacramento
Grammar School, Sixteenth and j, w.
H. H. Wiley; Hardness Grammar
School, Tenth and P. George w. Ficks
Suffer Grammar School, Twenty first
and L, Captain E. l.. Hawk: Union
Primary, Seventh and G, J. H. John
son; Lincoln Primary. Fourth and @, c.
E. Adams; Capital Primary, Tenth and
@, M. D. Bronson; Washington Pri-
mary, Thirteenth and G., J. s. Easter
brook; jefferson Primary, Sixteenth
and N, George w. Herr; Marshall Pri-
mary, Twenty and j, c. V.
Kellogg; Fremont Primary, Twenty
fourth and N, j. S. Jones; Orphan Asy-
lum, Eighteenth and K w M.-Jenks;
Twenty sixth street Primary, Twenty
sixth and V, D. J. Simmons.
No further business coming before
it the meeting adjourned to next Fri
day at o'clock p. m.
The record-union., 1897-05-15
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ing large range and an imposing array
of utensils, is particularly noteworthy.
The rooms and corridors throughout are
furnished with hot water heating APP
paratus and are piped for gas as we'll as
wired for electric lighting. Many rooms
have been carpeted, but the prevailing
rule of floor covering in accordance with
advanced hospital theories is rugs upon
hard finished floors, easily removed and
cleaned.
A feature of the hospital which makes
1t very attractive to the spectator from
without and which adds greatly in vari-
Gus ways to the comfort of the occu
pants are the wide and shady balconies
The record-union., 1897-05-15
Buyinp a Bicycle.

The buying of bicycle is a matter
of serious Importance. All your pleas
ure in cycling depends on your wise
choice. The fact that some bicycles
can be bought for less than list price
any others for anything down and
something less per week, nothing added
for interest, places all such wheels on
the shady list in the eyes of the ex-
perienced cyclist and makes the selling
of wheels by legitimate dealers easy
Kimball & Epson, legitimate dealers,
sell good bicycles at fixed prices.
The record-union., 1897-05-15

California off from that organization.
Southern California stands by 1t,
however, and is making fight for the
half holiday There is no reason why
a similar movement should not be pro-
NOTED and succeed in Northern Cali
fornia. The spirit of greed should not
so control as to defeat the proposition;
nor will it, when it is shown, as 1t can
be. that there will be no fewer dimes
in the till and no lessening of profits
on goods sold, because business closes
at noon on Saturday.
The record-union., 1897-05-15

a hospital, being devoid of the appear
ances of sadness and gloom which are
popularity supposed to brood over such
institutions The ceilings are all high
studded, perfect ventilation is provided,
the corridors are wide and roomy and
opening from them on all three floors
are rooms large and small, single and
double.
There are wardrobes facing the south,
offices, reception rooms, kitchen, bath
and toilet rooms and closets and pan
tries until it would seem that every pos
sible convenience had been thought of
in the planning.
The equipment of the kitchen, includ-