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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04
ELECTION CONTESTS.
Notices of Three From Virginia Among
Them Hunter After Khea's Seat.

WASHINGTON. Dec 3.-Tho clerk OF
the House OF Representative has re-
ceived notices OF twenty contests 10 be
made in the next House.
The list will be presented 10 the House
on Monday next and includes the iol-
lowing:
Third Kentucky District-W. Godfrey
Hunter (RepD Va. J. H. Rhea. DEM
second Virginia District-R \. Wise
(Rsp1 ys. William A. Young DEM
Fourth Virginia District-R. T. Thorpe
REM W. Sidney L. Eppes DEM
Firth Virginia Distrlct-Johr X. Brown
(Rep.l VS.. Claude A. Swanson tpem.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04

CRenominated Register Of -he Land
Oulcc.)
ardsOn. When the motion was finally
made 10 make the vote for Colonel Rich
ardson unanimous there was one gentle
man who voted mo" but he soon with
drew mis- objection and the nomination
was made unanimous.
GENERAL HILL CHOSEN.
When the office Of Railroad Commits
sloner was reached. Senator Barksdale
tried 10 have the nomination postponed
indefinitely. but he was unsuccessful.
Mr. Barksdale asked TO be excused from
voting when his name was reached and
his request was granted.
Mr. Charles NJ. Wallace. Jr.. or Rich
uond made MS maiden speech IN the
caucus by placing Major j. w Rawley
in nomination against General Hill. Mr..
Wallace told Of Major Rawleys work in
the last campaign and this gave the
Young Delegate an opportunity 10 talk
about The Chicago platform, favorite
theme with him.
Mr. FOLKES' SPEECH.
one OF The speeches Of the evening was
made bv Mr. Folkes. Of Richmond. who
seconded the nomination OF Captain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04

(Mr. Richardson 'ipH'al '"ihp'N'"t'
talk received the closest attention. When
Mr. FolNCs had taken MS seat Mr. fllch-
er said the young man had done so wei
he might let him address the caucus on
some other occasion.
Delegate Minter. OF Bedford who spoke
for Mr. Marsh. turned out TO be some
thing OF humorist and good entertain
er The members of the caucus did not
tire OF hearing him.
THE NOMINEES
Colonel Richardson who succeeds him
self wne anroiricf eight months ago by
Governor O'Fcrrall 10 succeed Hon. Sid
ney Z. Epcs. who had been elected TO
congress Previous to that time the
Colonel was a clerk I'm the Office. He Is
native and citizen of Smyth county
and "a most delightful and anablc gem
Icman. lie has made splendid OF
...f.
General VIII and Captain OBannon
nave been i'm office several years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04
Iacksnn ard .Ieffries 20 Fight.

SAN FRANCISCO. SAN, Dec. Peter
Jackson and Jim Jeffries have agreed 70
aght twenty rounds before the Occidentai
club at the Mechanics Pavilion. early IN
February. for rs per cent. OF tho receipts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04
vE,TurI tonEcasI.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-Forecsst for
Saturday; .
Eor Virefn,a-Rain: northeasteriy winds.
North Carolina-Rain. warmer In north
west portions: northessterly winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04

O'Bannon. He made n hit at the start
bv saying he would talk for two minutes
with the consent OF Mr.. Pitcher. who was
the chapcrone OF the young men in tho
House AT this session. The Young dcls-
gate made several witty remarks and his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04
p,>cr OF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range OF the
Thermometer al The Times once yester-
dav. 3 A. NJ. "a: Il NJ. *: p. NJ. u,
sP NJ. SOP. NJ, -; is NJ. 81: average
"a 1-2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04
SENATOR DANIEL IS CHOSEN
The Democratic Caucus Re-hominateS
Him By Unanimous Vote.
COL. RICHARDSON is The VICTOR.
He Defeats His Opponents on the Second
BaIIot--Gen. Hin and Capt. o'Bannon
Win with Much Ease--Scenes and
Incidents of the Conference.

The Democratic Caucus renominated
Hon. John W. Daniel by acclamation for
the United States Senate last night.
1t was not generally known that this
matter would come up at this time. AS
soon as the Conference had been called
to order. Delegate Featherston. Of Camp
bell, offered resolution providing that
the nomination Of a candidate for United
States Senator be gone into forthwith.
Considerable applause greeted the pro-
position and tho resolution was unani-
mOusly adopted.
NOMINATING SPEECHES.
Mr.. FeatherstOn did not occupy but
three minutes in making very pretty
little speech IN placing Senator Daniel
name before the caucus. The nomihation
was seconded by Mr.. n. ID. Jennings ot
Iynchburg. and by Mr.. G. IL. Jennings OF
Washington. The latter gentleman said
that during the lato campaign II W.
used against him and his two colleagues
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-04
CiUCUS PROCEEDTNGS.

General Hll and Captain O'Bannon
nave been I'm office several years.
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continued on Second Pase.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

September IS and October 8 will he the only
Gays on which new voters register In the
county this year. The registers Will sit Tuesday.
October H. for the purpose Of reviewing the lists,
hut no one will be entitled to vote 1T the coming
election whose name Is not legally enrolled prior
to October q.
There Is much impotence among those directly
Interested In the construction of the proposed new
road over the old Georgetown aud Rockville turn-
pike. They assert that the old turnpike is n pub
lie nuisance. dangerous Ia life and property, and
that the commissioners should imtnpdiat.iy take
steps TO abate II and proceed with the bullliag OF
a good road without reference the interest OF
any ci1iin:nt or corporation wha isoever.
Bee culture Is becoming 4 prnD.-n.sit Industry I'm
various sections OF tine county. aud the sale of
honey is said 10 yield handsome profits
The supervisors Of election will hold n meeting
Tuesday next for the purpose Of Issuing locks,
blanks aud stationery to line officers OF regisira-
zion.
Mr. William b. Moi,iey nas purcha sed the farm
OF Mr. James " Benton. near LayiOus,ille, pa, ing
therefor So 100
The Iaytonsville Touring mill has been sold TO
Mr. ]. III. Fling for So, 500
The Rockville base ball team has the cllam-
piOrshp OF the county.
The farmers busy harvesting their corn crop,
which is much better than FIRST expected.
Prior 10 tho refreshing rain II Friday night TIE
county had been suffering from drJugut for several
weeks. ln some sections rain lad fallen since
early In August. lattery the heat and dust lave
rendered travel on the pabc roads extremely dis
agreeable and oppressive Owing the ilravy
rains early in the summer, there has as vet been
TO co'si terahle failure in the water supply.
themselves, and in II a wfiis OF tNo The
county campaign will be In fall blast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
BRIGHTMooD,

Dr. Alfred De Care has returned from visit
to his parents In France
Miss Mabel MacElwee IL maxine ,,, .,,,
friends in PHILADELPHIA. Ia
Mrs. j. ID. Brown aud family former rc,iden.s
OF briehiwoad. have returned and are h,nt oc,,-
pants OF the HGyck dwelling with Mr. names l.
Ke,ne
Miss Fannie Harmon, for many wears a s-ho,l
tea' her In Washington and a resident Of Bright
""d, has gone 10 Augusta. Me-. wi.re she viii
I'LL the Office of state librarian.
me Misses SChlnchcr Of Peoria. H. have re-
trii'd home after visit to Mr. John q. k,,qic.
MIS- james X. Sands aud daughter Mailed ere
with relatives 10 Wilmington. pcl
Lnlhief 81 the Young rcnliir nf the Park hon
ored Miss Dixie Lee Sprake. u visitor ia the nrgli-
borbood. with straw ride to Chevy ,Tlas. We'd
h'sday evening The party started c1rly cnengh %
,nJo! the dancing on the pavilion that place.
The trip WIS made in the large wagon IL ilr Ia
nished 10y, the younC laai,s. The fn-rryuakcrs
We're Misses ID. L. Sprair, ca Nfl'.it Anna
MacElwee. Lizzie Franz. Evelyn Will,tI. Katy
Ray, Maggie MacLlwee. Nellie Nflieit. ilia Kccnc
aud Gertic Ray. and Mcssrs James q. Graves 10.
w Cook Willard Keens. Harry clayton Tom
GIrnt. John Ray, Encch Ray. Find Ray and ]. =.
Walsmith.
force of men has been nj work for some DAYS
fes,ir facing Brighiwood avennc. The road WAS N
very bad condition. and 10 Is now temporarily
occurred.
Poles have been distributed about iii. Park
which, when erected. Will he strung with lire
alarm wires.
Mr. w. A. Knowles is feeling severely the effects
OF twisted knee. reminder Of a last years
foot ball game.
Miss Lizzie NeaIe Of Aberdeen Md is home.
after pleasant visit with the Misses White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

met Thursday at the residence OF Mrs. A. ID.
present: Mrs Edmund F1acg. Mrs Thomas Hitler.
Mrs: +. j. Galpin. Mrs ida wescot:. Mrs q. K.
M M,,d R Mrs NJ ): Nsr,hrap Mrs. Gso + Mcintur.
A council COMPOSED OF delegates from the Con-
gregationai churches OF Washington, Baltimore.
day to dismiss the pastor. Rev J. II. jenkins. and
{. consider the interests OF the church Rev. Is.
secretary The moderator stated the object of TN.
meeting. After considerable discussion a resolution
was adopted dismissins the pastor and deciding
that the executive committee OF the church erred
In It's action with reference to certain matters
nishcd a boniifni dinner 10 the deieratcs' ~"
Al the ncetry of Pioneer Lodge OF Good Tenn
rlas Tuesday night a large delcsat,on Of visitors
from Terse, crance Lodge of Washington was r,,-
ceived The visitors occupied the oficial chairs as
follows: John Bryson. chief tcmpiar: Miss Lizzie
piar Mrs. r. l.. SaIkcld. chaplain: Miss Lula Cole.
marshal; Miss Laura T. Bryson. deputy marshal.
was among the delegation. and also several mem.
Sers Of Good Will Star OF Hoie and Rescue lodges.
of Pioneer in the recci session Of the S,ate ,rnnd
Lodge at charlottesville, made an interesting report
VI .ae proceed,hgs OF that body and rendered
u vote OF hanks by the lodge.
Mrs. q. 7. Rollins and daughter returned Friday
from New Hampshire. where they went TO attend
brother OF Mr.. Geo. F. Rollins Mr.. Rollins re-
turned severnl days ago
of store on Washington street. 1t is being built
OF brick and will be occupied when completed 10y
oc',. Mauh1u as q ufug store.
Rev j. IL. Clayton Of Missouri, a former pastor
OF the Baptist Church here, will preach Sunday
morning from his old pulpit.
Inc executive committee OF the Village Improve
ment society announce of twelve les.t lures
at Odd Fellows Hall. commencing November s.
and continuing the second and fourth Monday
nights Professors II. s. Hazen, n. T. HIN. s. r.
i'ierson, Robert >Nourse, Rev. ID. II. Whitman
Rev s. NJ. Newman. ID. D.. and b. II. Warner are
among those who have consented to deliver lectures
Other prominent lecturers viii also lie secured
The Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society OF the
Preslyterian Church met at the parsonage Thnrs-
DAY afternoon Burmah was the subject for dis
present We're Mrs. ID. o. Munsnn. Mrs. A. r. Iouns-
bury, Mrs. Yale Rice. Mrs. j. ii. Garretson Mrs.
g W. Mankin, Mrs. II. L. Rathbun. Mrs. Rodgers
Misses Sarah klock. Cora Zeigler, N. E. Rathbun.
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St. Agnes School.
NEWS
WASHINGTON GROVE.

Mr.. Arthur Bovee has returned from ten days
stay In Atlantic City.
Mr.. Perry Allen and wife left Thursday for
Omaha. Neb., where they will be the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. w. G. Sloan.
The season at Hotel Albany closed the 18th in
stant
Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank Roach spent Sunday at At
lantic City.
Mr.. w. H. b. Smith and family have returned
from Ocean City. Mr.. Smith was much benefited
by the change of air.
Mr.. George w. Bowie will succeed Mr.. Griffith as
superintendent of the grounds October l. Mr.. Grif-
fifth will remove his family to the city
Half school tickets were put on sale at The
Grove station the 18th instant.
DIR. NJ. ID. Peck, president Of the association
who has been confined to his home for several
weeks with sprained ankle, is able 10 be
sympathy Is expressed for Mrs. Peck in the loss
OF her only sister Mrs. H. W. Brelsford, who died
some days ago at her home In Washington.
MIR. Melville Lindsay has improved his cottage by
adding q coat OF pearl gray paint and supplying
green blinds
The Misses Knight, who have been spending the
summer with Mrs. d. W. Gee, have returned to
their home in Washington.
Postmaster Jesse l.. Burns has bought new hOxes
for his office and contemplates adding private. boxes
for the benefit of the patrons of his Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melville Lindsay, accOmpaned by
their eldest son, have gone to Boston by sea- Be-
fore their return they will place their son in the
Worcester Institute of Technology, he having decd
ed to pursue a course Of study in civil engineer
Ing:
The following have returned to the city; with
their families: B. ii. Stinemetz, Robert Cohen, L.
Eiselnan, l. W. NOrdlinger Rabbi Stern, Frank
Roach. ii: Dean, Capt. Ripley, Alfred Wood, l.. T.
Altschu, A. u. Apple and A. X. Eihart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
FALLS CHURCH.

A very pleasant sOciablc given Monday night
at the residence of Mr.. Geo. W. Hawxhurst by the
members of the Christian Endeavor Society One
feature Of the evenings entertainment was a geo.
graphical centest each person representing some
state or city. Miss BERTHE Reeves received the
prize for correctly guessing the largest number Of
representatives. An enjoyable program was rem
dered. consisting of violin and piano duet by
Mr.. Ambrose Moore and Mrs. A. K Mecks; vocal
solos, Mr.. W. r. Eastman; recitation Miss Nellie
E Hawxhurst, .aEd solos by Mrs. A. X Meeks
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ NJ
Erwin, Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Lowe, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. II. Garretson Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Meeks, Mrs.
George Hayden, Misses BERTHE Reeves, May Barry,
ence Leeds, Edith Merry. Iirgie Bugg. Maud E.
Rathbun. Cora Zeigler, Mabel and Lizzie Allen
Bessie Rice, Maud Hodgkfn, Marian MCGOWAN,
Nellie Hawxhurst, Messrs. W. r. and +. Ii. East
retson. Ambrose Moore, Fred Dodge VIII Coleman
Winter Barnes. Carl Rathbun.
The town council met Monday evening ut the
council rooms with Mayor j. d. Payne presiding,
and the following councilmen present: W. NJ FL
lson, H. L. Turner G.. W. Poole. E. r.. Merry, W.
E. Parker, ]. C. DePutron and ]. d. Payne. The
council declined to improve the entrance to the
public school buildings and grounds pefitipned
by the school hoard. The petition Of Isaac Cross
man to allow the use OF a certain street by the
electric railroad and offer donate land for the
purpose, WAS referred to the couneilmen of the
second ward and Mr. II. l. Turner OF the first
ward
The public graded school Of the town opened for
the fail term Monday last, with corps of four
teachers, follows: Prof. Il. j. Yates. principal;
Miss Virginia Bugg, first assistant; Miss Florence
assistant. One hunared and forty-dve scholars
Were enrolled. with nearly an equal number in
The Ladies Aid Society 81 the Baptist ehnrch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
GAlTHERsBuRG.

Mr.. John N. Gather was taken suddenly i'll
while attending the NJ. T. Church Soath services
Sunday. He was removed to his home at Shady
Grove unconscious, and Is lyiugs in a comauese
condition, little hope being entertained for 10
recovery.
Masters Walter Piummer and Garnet Etchison
left this week to attend Randolph Macon College
at Front Royal, Va. Miss Ella Plummer also Gu
tered Randoph-Macon School for Girls at Danyille,
Va.
The Sunday school Of the Methodist Church
South held its picnic Saturday afternoon in the
grove on Water street. Rev. l.. L. Lloyd, Super
fnter,lent Thomas ]. Owen and the o:fcers and
teachers of the school present AM active in
their endeavors to add TO the pleasures Of the
large number OF scholars attending. Refreshments
were served In abundance
Mr.. Robert Morris has removed 10 Washington
with his family.
Mrs. Mimah Hobbs-Day hns returned to her
home In Salem, Va, haTug spent The summer at
her former residence here.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. 7. +. Sterick ere rusticating in
Pennsylvania for fort light. visiting Harrisburg,
Williansport and other cities.
Revival services will be begun mt Epworth NJ. E.
Church Sunday evening" September 20, conducted
by Rev. VIM: D. Beall. pastor.
Mrs Cor1ieliG Crawford, wife OF Mr.. Charles w.
after proctracted Illness. She was forty two
years Of age, and besides her husband a son and
thee daughters surviy. her. Funeral services took
place Friday morning at her late residence, Rev.
]. NJ. Sheridan of the Metho Protestant Church
delivering the serm)r. The inter,nent was made
In Forest Oak cemetery.
The Gaithersburg Chapter OF The Epworth League
will resume its social meetings Monday evening,
when a penny social will be given at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. F. Virts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
BALLsTON, VA.

Miss Ethel Cathcart entertained a number Of
little friends at dinner party Wednesday after
no0n The event in tpor Of her tenth birth
day, and those present mostly little girls Of
her own age, who will leng remember the occasion.
The FL deavorers of Mt Olivet NJ p. Church
gave social in the grove Wednesday evening.
The proceeds were to defray the expenses of their
delegates, Rev. Mr. ]. ". Norris and wife, to the
state &. Il. convention ut Norfolk, Va, September
30 to October 3. Refreshments were sold and a
sufficient realized.
Mrs. Carey Dye who has been i'll for SO long Is
convalescing.
The he. marriage of Belle Flora CoggswelI to Mr..
in West Washington. took place Thursday nornin:
last Rev. ]. W. Morris of the Mt Oliyet NJ r.
left e for Watkins a and o M
points in New York state, where they will remain
for short hone ymoOn.
Church gave trolley party Friday. in which a
the cbr-ch
The ladies' Of the Presbyterian Church gave a
supper ana lawn party at the church Wednesday
evening last. The attendance good Including
large Iarty Of friends from Washington who
came the electric cars and on their wheels
The ladies voted 1t success, ard expect to real
AT the primary election which held by the
democrats Of the county Thursday Mr.. Frank Hume
received heavy majority OF votes as democratic
candidate fer the legislature, which a strong
protest OF the democrats OF the county against
Mr.. Barley, the candidate who supIor ted by
Ale xantlria city
After spending pleasant summer with her Sis
ter. Mrs. Mcmillan of McKcesport, Pa. Miss Kate
Munson has returned to her home in Arlington.
Clark the seventeen year-od OF Vim. Ball.
met with very painful accident Wednesday even
ing While cutting horse feed in n cutting box.
hi; hand caught under the knife cutting of
the end of of his fingers.
At wallattehded meeting of tie Junior Chris
tian Endcavorers OF Mt. Olivet Thursday after
noon Myrtle Veitch and Francis Morris were elect
ed delegates to the state ,ention.
Mrs. Wilmington and daughter. Miss Daisy, Of
Baltimore will be the guests Of Mrs. McGregor
1t week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
Importation of Dogs Into Great
Britain.

Consul Boyle writes from Liverpool: As
1t is not unusual for citizens of the United
States to bring dogs over with them TO this
port, 1 respectfully call the attention OF the
department TO the provisions of an order OF
the British board of agriculture OF Nay
last. which goes into effect on the 18th OF
September next 1 inclose copies OF the
order, 1t provides that dogs cannot be
landed without license, and says: !.
Amy application for license is 20 be
made i'm writing 10 the secretary board OF
agriculture. 4 Whitehall place, London,
s. W.. and Is to be accompanied by
statement signed by the owner or the dog
or by an agent containing the description
of the dog. the particulars of its breed. sex,
age and color. the country from which Il Is
proposed to be brought. the port at which
il is TO be landed, and the place to which
after being landed ii is to be moved for the
purposes of such detention and isolation as
may be required by the board. and also the
route by which il Is proposed to be moved
to such place of detention.
The board may insert in any license au-
thorizing the landing of a dog such con-
ditions as they think necessary or desirable
for the detention and isolation of the dog
at the expense OF its owner, for any period
not exceeding six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
The
School of Graduate Studies

CHARLES Z. MCNRnE, PHI. D., Dean.
Men and women holding suitable degrees from
institutions of rcpute pursue in this school
courses of study leading to the degrees OF Master
of Arts. Master of Science. Civil Engineer, Flee
trical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Doctor
of Philosophy, two years study heing required to
accomplish tie work for the d,gree of Doctor Of
Philosophy. and one years study being required
for each of the otler degrees.
Application blanks may he obt lined from the
Dean of .he School, and VIII filed, they must be
submitted, through The Dean, TO the board Of
Directors of University Studies for inspection and
action.
The opening exercises will he held September 90
at 4:30 pm, in University Hall, when address
will be delivered by Hon. William L. Harris,
graduate students
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
LINDEN.

The Juvenile Templars have changed their Tim
OF meeting from Monday to Friday evening at Z
o'clock.
straw ride was recently given by of the
young people Of the village, their route being
through Takoma and the surrounding country.
Among those the ride were Mss,s Callie and
Nellie Moore, Agnes Scrdder. Man gueritc and
Josephine Lawrence. and Messrs. Edward Moore.
George Prindle. Vinton Birch, Boyer Stewart AMI
Louis Scudder.
The Alpha Kappa Tennis Club gave q fourna
meht Thursday Afternoon last. The club wis re-
Gently organized and consists at present OF the
following members: Boyer Stewart. George Priii-
die, Louis Scu1der and Misses Mamie Stewart,
Agnes Scudder and Nellie and Callie Moore.
Major and Mrs. Fox are spending 1 few weeks
at Brookside. W. Va.
The Glen Ellen Home School. of which Mrs. r.
IT, Garrett Is principal opened the 18th instant.
Mr.. Gordon Ray is spending a few weeks at
Atlantic City.
Misses Eva and Hattie Darnein have returned tn
Josephine GlascOtt
Miss Mamie Montgomery will leave early next
week for Hagerstown where she will attend school.