Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17


w. II. Mosby o leading member or I'll
regular Republican party Of the county
and brother OF Colonel John s. Mosby
the following facts were ELECTED In re
gard to the intentions Of that party u
Bedford in the pending gubernatoriai an
Legislative election:
Mr.. Mosby stated that he had receives
a recent letter from Colonel Brady, say
ing that he had just seen Dir. Hanna
the exponent of the views Of the Execu
tive at Washington. and the instruction
to loyal Republicans Is that each car
follow the bent OF his own peculiar views
In voting for Governor, whether hi!
choice be for the Lamb candidate, the
| Democratic nominee, the Populist, oi
what not. provided he is pledged to cleo
| ton reform. Their main issue Is to &c
control the House OF Delegates as tc
reform the election laws, the other issues
being immaterial. Thus, each Republi-
can may vote independently, and not an
tagonize any faction of his party.
William ii. Brown, the colored Republi-
can, who Is the county chairman Of the
Lamb contingent, which was represented
by twenty-five delegates at the Lynch
burg convention, has issued a call for
a mass-meeting on Monday next, Ito
make known all the new plans Of the
organization"
Mr.. Mosby remarked that there were
no election frauds In this section that
required correction, as they have no un-
fairness 10 complain of. but 1t was in
the BLACK belt" that they occurred, and
more just laws were needed.
NEW CANDIDATES.
Besides the regular Democratic nomi-
nees for the House, designated by the
primary vote-viz, sfr. X. G.. Turpin and
Captain A. J.. Minter, there are two new
Richmonds In the field desiring the suf-
frages OF the people. 1nese ara Mr..
John Il. Gardner, the Independent
Republican candidate, and Mr.. j. NJ.
Wells. Of Montvale, an Independent
Democrat, who has duly registered as q
candidate.
The exhibit Of the Bedford Horticultu-
raj Society at the Lynchburg Fair re-
ceived much notice, and in all respects
exceiled thoss from any other county,
the Albemarle pippin OF this county
eclipsing those from their Alma Mater.
MI II. IL w cHlNOTlIl, Oh llslDOlS, VINO
recently purchased farm near Lowry,
has arrived with his family and taken
possession Of their new home. They
have made a very favorable impression
upon their neighbors, who have extended
a cordial welcome TO them.
Mr.. Abraham krsntz died at his home
near Helena, last Sunday, at the vener-
able age Of 80 years.
Mr.. Howard Major, another respected
citizen, who lived at Big Island, passed
away recently, In his Dist year. The lat
ter was very prominent In the ante-bel-
lum days in the public militia drills,
that were almost as notable events and
attracted as large crowds az circus
nowadays.
Mrs. Agnes Logan, wife OF Mr. John
Logan, most estimabls Christian lady,
and much beloved. died on Tuesday, after
long illness, resulting from a cancer.
She Is survived by her husband and tWo
little children.
Rev. Dallas Tucker, the rector of st.
Johns Protestant Episcopal church, has
introduced a number OF new interests In
the machinery of church work which will
prove stimulus to promote activity and
sociabiiity among the members. He in
vites all Of the teachers OF the Sunday
school 10 the rectory Friday evening for
the study of the lesson for awhile, after
which all who desire are bidden, for the
purpose Of social intercourse. Last Sun
day morning he began u geries Of lectures
on noted hymns and hymn writer's, to be
continued on the second Sunday OF each
month. DR.. Isaac Watts and his religious
poetry was the subject OF the first lee
ture.
Y. ~ c. A.
There Is now no organization OF tho
Young Mems Christian Association, or
other rendezvous for gentlemen to as
for innocent intercourse here.
Rev. Mr. Tucker, to meet this need, on
Friday evening organized a Chess Club.
the plans for which viii be elaborated |
as circumstances require. There will be |
4 membership Of about twenty. Suitable |
rooms will be secured and fitted I'D for |
the meetings. Air. J..R. Guy was chosen |
president; Mr. ]. III. Daniel, secretary; |
Mr.. G. A. Moore treasurer. The Com |
mittee Of Arrangements are Messrs. w. |
Fl. Mosby, j. NJ. Daniel and c. A Moore.
A series of champion games will be /
played. and 1t Is hoped that much good
may be accomplished, as we'll as enjoy
nent obtained.
The Roses of Sharon, OF the Methodist
,hurch. gave a very enjoyable entertain
nent on Thursday evening. which they
styled mystery tea,' the menu OF
which was in the form Of conundrums.
he guests being required to give their
,rders according to the menu.
The hall was handsomely adorned with
autumn foliage of brilliant tints, several
young ladies' in costume heightened the
interest Of the occasion, and acted as
These were Miss Annie jon
ing. as Martha Washington Virginia
dosby. Shepherdess; Norma Annspaugh.
Mexican Lady; Bessie Clark, a Gypsy:
lucy McGhee. Little Red Riding Hood:
ellen Davis, Queen of Hearts; Laura
eter, Priscilla; Myrtle DinwiddIe and
.ula Jeter the Heavenly Twins, In Greek
ostume. There was a vote for the pref
lest girl when Miss Ellen Davis had
he honor Of receiving that distinction.
Hiss Virginia Nosby received the next
ighest vote.
BRIEFS.
The entertainments Of the Ladies' Book
nd Social clubs have been again In
ugurated.
Miss Susie Campbell received tina
fifteen Club Thursday afternoon, In most
elightful style.
Tuesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs Luther
helden, OF Norfolk, who for some tina
asst has been sojourning here. celebrated
a charming manner the twenty-frst
anniversary of their marriage. at the
ONE Of Mr.. J. l. Nichols. In the pres
nee of a number of guests.
General Charles Thurman, OF Nashville
enn.. who has spent the summer AT
[otel Bedford. left for visit to Rich
,ond. He expects to return In a few
avs.
Mrs. Beal and daughters. Miss Mary