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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
AT HAMPDEN-SIDNEY.
The College Hcopens WIN ri"e
prospects-126 Matriculates.

uANtPDEN- SIDNEY, VA, September
2o.-(special) 1.-THE college classes nave
now been organized. and the WORK Oh
the session has begun in earnest. Inc
Youne Mems Christian Association gave
a most delightful reception in the gym
nashln on Saturday night TO the new
students The professors ana theif laihi-
ros Of the college and seminary were
generally present WIN the youis iauIo'
% tho hin and several from distance.
Tho room was handsomely decorated
and elegant refreshments were served.
,rhe Young Mems Christian Association
g. a very useful and popular organiza-
ion and for several years past has
edonted this pleasant method OF intro
ducinq the new men TO one another ana
tbo old students and TO the residents
of the community.
c,i,e a number OF matriculates have
hoen added since the opening and the
nrosnect now is that there Will be q
iarger attendance than during any ses-
lion since 1925 One hundred and
,~,eptv-six students are on the ground
to-day. -. ..,..
rho football men have begun practice
under the tuition OF the instructor In
attIo,,cs MIR. w. f. Bull. The mem
hers of the team nave hot yet p'ch -
ioc,ed INIT there is excellent material
ar,ong the new men, and Hampden-Sid-
na, homes 10 give a good account OF
;tself on the field. Some Of the best
men belonging 10 the old team are back
at college.
A fine congregation greeted DR.. Muir
raw AT College church yesterday morn
ing. He preached an admirable dis
course based on Philippians T., I-"For
nae 10 live Is Christ" At night Rev.
w w Moore. ID. D.. occupied the pulpit
AT the seminary chapel, and preached
with his usual ability 10 large crowd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
JULIUS MEYERS SONS. 9Th AND BROAD:
FOR ,.ELLOw-FEvER REFUGEES
Mountain Plateau, of WINSTON W.
s.rad ~ Refuge. Raleigh Notes.

RALEIGH. n. c.. September 2o'-Sspe-
cialO-R. c. Stannard. manager OF "e
North Carolina Freight Association, u
here IN examine the books, &C., OF the
pauwav Commission. The matter Oh
freight adjustment comes up for nearing
before the Board Of Commissions To-
morrow.
surgeon-General John II. Williams, Oh
the state Guard, Of Asheyille writes Gov
ernor Russell: IF 1t meets with your
approbatlon. | should be pleased to tele-
eraph Marines urgeon-General Wymah'
oe,arine the mountain plateau Of western
North Carolina as a refuge for refugees
from the yellow fever stricken ols.r"ls'
State-Treasurer Worth had telegram
to-day from Burlington saying ue.
health certificate for otis Mendenhail anu
send 10 the depot for the norfolk tram.
The Treasurer went to see Mayor Russ
about the matter. ,.,,,,,
Raleigh's cotton-mills are now running
what Is known as seven days 10 the
week-that is, extra time-lor inc mo-
time In three years -.
Tudpe Dick. OF the Western District
federal Court, has just undergone a sur
oical operation at Cincinnati rms Is
why Judge Brawley will hold court ior
him al Statesville and Judge Purnell at
Greensboro.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics mas
report on the trucking interests OF craven
county. II shows that during the busy
season. sixty days, 1000 men and lDOV0
women and children are employed me
crop this year Is 1900 barrels irish pota-
toes 5000 barrels sweet potatoes, lVV'W'
barrels cabbage 1900 bushels tomatoes
"a coo bushels snap beans, NUD puSh''S
meas and 10000 crates strawberries.
The same bureau also has returns from
various counties in the East as 10 th'
YEARLY cut OF lumber by saw-mills, 'h'
| figures being In millions OF feet; Beau
| fort. s; BERTHE, /; Cartout 3; craven. -
| Choyan. 2 Ia; Halifax. 10; Nash, q Ne"
Hanover n: Pamlico, IL; Pasquotank
2: Nash. 1-2, and Lenoir, H.
Dick Morse, the travelling evangelist,
who is here, goes for the preachers. ne
| declares not one does his duty, and de
| nounces them all.
There IS much surprise on the part o
some Republicans at the positive new
that Charles A. Cook will get the place
as United States District Attorney >
| G. l., Harris says that Senator Pritchar'
had 10 give Cook this place, as he hai
repeatedly promised 1t TO him, ana ma
many a time assured Cooks friends n
would certainly get 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Two Meetings Mt Hnrrisonburg.

HARRISONBURG. VA, September 20
(Special)--A well-attended Republican
mass-meeting was held here to-day. at
which full quota ofs delegates and al
ternates were named to represent Rock
lngham in the Lynchburg convention. The
meeting was addressed by Colonel q. Il.
Roller Mayor of Harrisonburg; pr. j. Il.
Webb. commemorative Attorney for
Harrisonburg: y. O. Sullivan, and captain
Warren 8. Lurty. The list of delegates
contains the names Of many OF the local
leaders and the resolutions crlticise the
action Of the State Committee in deciding
not to call State convention.
The friends of the State Committee held
a counter demonstration on the public
square, which was addressed by Colonel
S. Brown Allen, of Sfaunton. This
meeting adopted resolutions cordially en-
dorsing the State Committee In its policy
Of abandoning the State ticket. and crlti-
cising the followers Of Colonel Lamb as
having a personal interest in disrupting
the present state organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
GREENEsyILLE NOTES.
Delegates to the Portsmouth ASSOC
cintiop-PersonaIs.

FMPORIA. VA. September 20.-(Spe-
cial)-Rev. NJ. w. Green occupied the pull
nit Of the Baptist church yesterday morn
ing. At night the pastor, Rev. Vernon
Hanson, preached as usual After the
services one candidate for baptism was
received Delegates were elected 10 at
tend the Portsmouth Association, when
convenes at Great Fork church. Nanse-
mond county. on Tuesday after the tourth
Sunday in October 1881. a resolution
was adopted asking that the ASSOCIATION
convene here In 1873
Rev. Mr.. Campbell. presiding eider ol
tbis district. conducted quarterly meetings
In This circuit Saturday and Sunday.
pevs C. c. Layne and f.. {. Allison.
,ho two colored ministers here, baptized
a large number of candidates in the river
bore Yesterday. The ceremony was Wit
rossed nv a large number Of people, white
and colored.
The cold wave has reached us, and
happy visitor 1t was.
Miss Willie Maclin. John w. A. Nyche'
and peter Walker Turner left this morn
ING 10 attend the Virginia POLYTECHNIC
Institute. ,,. 81
Misses Minnie and Hattie Lipsey and
Ffie Baker will leave for the woman
college in your city. tomorrow.
Misses Anna and Minnie Chambliss ana
Belle Powell have returned to the South-
ern Female College, Petersburg.
Mr.. w. Samuel Goodwin has recoVereu
from his recent indisposition.
Mr.. James s. Newell went TO Peters
burg this morning.
NJ Henry Weiss. OF the United States
Railway Service, is at home for a few
days rest.
Mr.. w. p. Tiller, the newly-appointed
postmaster at this place. has succeeded
in getting us increased mail laclii Tics
At present we have only one northern
and southern mail daily. Under the new
arrangement we have two of each.
rudge Rarham has been visiting friends
in sussex county for the past few days.
Mr.. John Peast. OF the Peast' MUGS anu
Mccormick Company, was on our streets
to-day. ,.,.. ,,,os
Mr. ]. A. Shelburn, OF Relgate' was
here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
ApPEARIN FINE FORM
.,>r,n INSPECTION OF THE REcr-
urNT LAST NIGHT.
COLONEL STERN HIGHLY PLEASED.
- The Companies showed Up
Appointments of Non-Commission-
~, nmccrs-old Dominion Hospital
Yodtcs Get the Use of the Armory.

7ro Rcgimentai Armory was crowded
last night upon the occasion Of the an
al inspection Of the soldier lads be-
,,-eine TO the First Virginia Infantry.
,frrv OF the gentler sex were present.
cd the occasion was made as insplriting
q, tho soidier-boys az the presence OF
bean,y and a fair show OF enthusiasm
could make IT.
II vas the consensus Of opinion among
IN, military experts that the companies
which paraded last night presented
fsr more soldierly bearing and a better
slowing generally than they had done for
scars. They were steady in the ranks
,ri smart in their movements. and the
,ree.sion with which they performed the
oo.urons were often loudly applauded
Is the on-lookers.
DETAILS OF THE INSPECTION.
lnspector-General Stern was on hand az
o'clock. and four companies, consu-
fltng the first Of two battalions into
which the regiment has been divided for
tie Inspection. were paraded. They were
company A, Lieutenant GOOde command
r.rrham commanding; Company c. Cap
Gain George y. Shackelford commanding.
and Company L. Captain T. Leslie Spence
,0mmanding
captain Bossieux was in command OF
ne battalion; Lieutenant Russell, OF Com
,lny b. was acting adjutant, and Ser
cant X. b. Northern, OF Company Il,
vas acting sergeant-major
COLONEL STERN PLEASED.
colonel stern was much pleased with
the result of his inspection as whole.
lie will inspec Companies +, @, and ID
tonight.
Company A had 9 officers and al men
present and absentees.
Company b had 3 officers and 80 men
present All the enlisted men were on
hand. but the band is attached to TINS
rompany. and will not be Inspected unui
tonight. The percentage OF this COM
uanv will probably be 100.
company c had 3 officers and 2s men
,rasent. with Ii absentees. This com
many falls below the legal standard Oh
Comnany e had 3 officers and 80 men
present and II absentees.
NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.
warrants were issued to the follow
t,., pon-commissioned officers of the
First Regiment, Virginia volunteers
last night: -
corporal NJ. z. Porter, of Company f.
20 be sergeant.
Private j. II. Stone, of Company F. to
b. corporal. =,
Private r. +. Norvell, of Company f.
20 be sergeant.
Private Robert Scott. Of Company b,
20 be corporal.
Private W. j. Greenwood, OF Company
L. 10 be corporal.
private T. NJ. Tignor, of Company b.
10 bee corporal
THE USE OF THE ARMORY.
Colonel Jones. commanding the Flrsi
Regiment. has granted permission lor
the use Of the Armory drill hall by the
ladies of the Old Dominion Hospital, foI
their carnival. which is to take place
during the week OF September 9TH An
order has been issued suspending al
drills during the week. The Grounds
md buildings Committee, OF the city
Council granted the use of the Armory
for the above purpose at their meeting
last week. subject TO the consent OF the
commanding officer, and the condition
that the bill for gas consumed shoulu
be paid by the beneficiaries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
CuIpepcr Against Colonel Lamb

CULPEPER, VA. September D.-sps
cial.)-A mass-meeting OF the Republicans
OF this county was held In Rixey Han
here to-day TO noon. The meeting was
largely attended by Republicans from an
over the county, fully $50 being present
County-Chairman c. b. Hood called the
meeting TO order. Mr.. Louis l.. White
stone was secretary and ". f. Ellinger'
of the Congressional Committee, was
made permanent chairman.
Hon. w. II. Eggborn. Louis l.. White
stone and Henry Lightfoot addressed the
meeting.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
declaring that the Republicans OF Cul-
peper. I'm mass-meeting assembled, en-
dorse the action OF the Republican state
Committee and pledge ourselves TO up
hold and sustain the regular organization
of the party i'm Virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
A FATAL WRECK.
, Conductor Killed at LinnNiiie-
Manassas Horse show.

MANASSAS, VA, September @.-'spe-
c,al1-Extra Train. No GIG. east, which
LETT Harrisonburg Saturday at II p. NJ
was in a wreck at Linnville, caused by
a car door dropping open and striking
a switch rod. one car was deralled ana
Tho cahoose collided with two cars on
s,dn-track Charles T. Fitzsimmons. the
Conductor. was instantly killed. He
Leaves a wife and one child. His remains
were taken TO Alexandra this morning
for burial. -,
Nayor Taylor has had men boring
Ill here At sixty feet they passed
through a vein of extra fine bituminous
coal, a foot thick.
The late horse show held here begins
-, results. Several hunters have
been sold. one, owned by A. w. Trot-
ter Of warrenton. brought $500 to-day.
A gentleman from New York Is here,
,,ho wishes TO buy three more. The
,nanaeement realized over $500 above all
axpenSpS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
STATE REPUBLICANS.
COL. LAMBS ORGAN SAYS ANTS
HAVE NO USE FOR CoNFEDERATEs
Removed the Old Chairman, and
"sat Down On" Gen. Walker-Two
Meeting. nj Hnrrisonburg-Oth
Republican Gatherings Yesterday.

NORFOLK. VA, September 2o.-(spe-
c,al.) -Colonel William Lamb. speaking
OF the coming Republican State Conven-
ton. which he has called to meet In
Lynchburg, TO nominate a gubernatorial
ticket. said to-day that he would not be
a candidate for reelection as State chair
man: that ne some time ago decided not
to stand for reelection at any conven-
ton that might be held subsequent to the
late presidential campaign. but that he
has not been willing to retire while under
FIRE from his enemies. He hopes to have
a good-size convention, but says that he
can't tell much about it until after the
city and county meetings. most of which
are to be held this week. His friends,
ne says. are working hard for its sue
cess. He recognizes the fact that the
other wing OF the party is leaving no
stone unturned to defeat the convention.
The Lamb Republicans to-day issued
the first number of "A campaign paper
called "The Republican Review" 1t is
to be published fortnighty. The cur
coming convention. the party adnerents
being urged to make II a success.
The following il an extract from the
editorial page OF the paper: THE State
Committee have made ii very apparent
that they have no use for ex-Confeierates
in the councils of the party. They have
removed Colonel Lamb as chairman. and
have sat down very hard on General
Walker. the commander of the old Stone.
Wall Brigade"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Charlotte Circuit Court.

sMIYHVILLE, VA. September 20
(speciaI)-The fall term OF Circuit Court
OF Charlotte convened here to-day, Win
Judge Samuel +. Coleman presiding.
Among the visiting attorneys are Colonel
James Lyons and Mr.. NJ. NJ. Gillian
of Richmond; Mr.. V. Howard, OF Lyncn-
burg: Wood Bouldin, Jr., OF Haiiiax
county. and A. M. Scales OF hsysVihe'
,rhere hejng no very important business,
the term will be a short one.
Mr.. Arthur b. Clark. OF Richmond,
maid the family OF Mr.. +. j. Berry OF
this place. a flying visit arriving here
saturday evening and leaving early this
morning. He gave dehgnttui
magic-lantern exhibition in the court.
house Saturday night. the proceeds OF
which will be contributed toward re-
pairing the fence around the cemetery
of the village Presbyterian church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Republican Meetings.

Tomorrow evening at O'Clock tne ne
publican City Committee, OF "hich M
n. j. Smith is chairman, VIII hold
meeting at its rooms. in the Old Clty han
While the object OF the meeting Is ho'
made known, the committee VIII propapiy
endorse the action OF the state COMMITTEE
at it's recent meeting in Lynchburg, ana
matters relative TO the coming Lesisid-
ture will perhaps, be discussed.
The Richmond Republicans OF the Lamp
persuasion will also hold meeting TO-
night at Johnson's Hall, on toushee
street between Broad and Grace, for the
purpose of electing delegates to the con
yention. which will be held at Lynehpurs
October 5th. Fifty-two delegates are 10
hn elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Fairfax Republicans Against Com
yentiou.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE. VA, sep
tember O.-(Special.)-The Republican
Countv Committee. at it's meeting here
TO-DAY. unanimously adopted resolutions
denIoring ''the action of Colonel william
Lamb. the former State chairman, In
his unauthorized call of a State conven-
tion. for the purpose Of setting up
dual Republican Organization" We re-
fuse the resolutions declare. to co-ope-
rate in sending delegates TO such conven-
tion. and pledge ourselves to stand by
the present organization until the same
g. changed i'm a legal and proper matter.
II was also resolved that county con-
vontion be called for October 9Th. to
nominate a candidate for the House Of
delegates. and that district meetings be
called i'm each district Saturday, October
Oh at F. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
OLD BRUTON CHURCH.
The Handsome Page Memorial
window Placed--Pubiic schools.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, September
2O.-(Special. )-some time ago the ycstry
OF Bruton Parish Episcopal church was
asked to give the south circular window
OF the church TO the Page family, who
would put in a memorial window 70
Colonel Sir John Page. The request was
readily granted, and now one OF the
handsomest memorial windows adorn5
old Bruton church that is to be found In
the state. II represents "Christ among
the doctors"
The window was made In Munich,
Bavaria, and was furnished through
Mayer & Co.. of New York, and put up
by them. The window cost S6i5.
The public schools Of this city opened
this morning The attendance was not
as large as last year on the same day.
owing to the fact that some are sick.
others are away from town, and be-
cause OF the fact that the pupils living
just outside OF the corporate limits, who
have heretofore been attending our
schools, are this year, by order OF tho
board, not allowed TO enter until the
18th OF October. so that the town pupils
may all be provided for before outsiders
are entered.
Ro. l.. Spencer and L. w. Lane, Jr.,
left this morning for Smithfeld. 10 fox
hunt. carrying with them Whalebons,
Tramp Doctor. and other well known
canine musicians. They will be Joined
at Fergusson's Wharf by several well
known lovers OF the chase.
Rev. w. T. Roberts, OF the Episcopal
church, expects to leave tomorrow for
,, Meckenburg, TO bring home his little
son. Saunders, who has been up there
with relatives all the summer
Mr. james Bowery, the second son
of Mr. b.. w. Bowery, is III at his
fathers home, on Ireland street
A large crowd from here attended the
Democratic mass-meeting at Yorktown
to-day and number OF attorneys went
| down. several OF whom are interested In
| the new trial granted the negro con-
! fined there for assault.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
THIS WEEKS VAUDEVILLE.
The Eli One of the Best Given Here.
Audience We'll Pleased.

The Auditorium held a vast crowd last
night at the vaudeville. and a better
pleased audience was never seen. Clay
ton and Allen. tho comedians, whose
musical duets were the new features OF
this weeks bill. were warmly received,
and heartily appauded SissOn ana Wal
lace the WelsheS Charles and jennie.
the great Irishmen. Gallagher and Evans,
all Of whom were re-engaged after last
weeks successes, fully sustained their
good Impressions The feature OF the
evening was Edison's marvellous inVen-
ton the prOjectoscope which showed
with wonderful realism many scenes from
life. There was a Chinese laundry, win
the Chinese washing clothes; a swimming
school. whore one could almost near tne
splash OF the swimmers; a view OF the
workshop of Wizard" Edison; the
amusing scene, the Mixers Mishap
and the great kissing scene. All these
pictures diving pictures) were received
with the greatest enthusiasm by the
appreciative audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
G. w. MUELLER ASSIGNS.
. WeII-Known shoc-Dealer mt New
nort News-AmOunt, $1,000.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. September
% -lspecial. Mr.. Charles W. Mugler.
who. for the last three years has been
engaged in the boot and shoe business
IN this city. to-day made an assignment
Cor the benefit OF his creditors. The
rabi,ities aggregate 5000. with assets Of
nrobablv the same amount. The credi-
Tors are divided into twelve, classes.
Among the creditors are c. c. Mugler,
x,oo. John Il. Muger, $500; III. M. Mugler.
Il oio: p. ]. Mugler. x,1oo; +. ID. Weyl-
ran a Co.. $50; Maryland Shoe Com
Many 81 $50; Chesapeake Shoe Company.
s72: Lawrence Gould Co., $50: Oglevee.
welsh & Co., t72; II. Halle & Son. $lls;
Dixon Bartlett * Co.. $lze; II. c. Curtis
a Co. ys: Hood. Faulkrod & Co.. s2as;
Zerckle & Co.. ISL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION.
Extensive Arrangements for the
stnte Convention ut Norfolk

NORFOLK, VA. September ~.-(spe-
cial)-The coming State convention OF the
Raptist Young Peoples Union, to be heid
in Norfolk october 9Th and 9Th, VIII De
the largest event of its kind since the
Episcopal Congress last November The
various committees of arrangements OF
the three cities report everything In pro-
ner shape for the coming convention.
The Executive Committee has secured
the Academy of Music for the night ana
eemason-Street church for the day
sessions. Mr.. j. Garland Pollard, state
president, and Mr.. +. L. Butler, state
secretary, are here perfectng arrange
ments for the entertainment OF delegates.
An amended invitation sent out says
that the Young People will invite and en-
tectain all Baptist pastors and all young
neople. whether delegates or not, pro-
yided they bring certificates from their
pastors showing they are members OF
some Baptist church OF virginia. Many
eminent Baptist laymen and ministers
will be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21

soon became inhamed, rendering his
arm poweriess.
Mrs. Jessie Wood. daughter Of Mr. j.
w Porter. OF Albemarle, has received
the appointment as assistant in the art
department of the Congressional Library.
at Washington. and left to-day to as
sumo her duties there.
The Hon. Jefferson NJ. Levy, is AT
Monticello. He says the Tammany ticket
will sweep Greater New York by ma
jority little short of I5'ocO. He says the
record of The Republican administration
~ nublic affairs has added so materially
IN the rate of taxation that Platts man.
whoever he may be, Will be badly
beaten.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Death of Mr.. w. A. whitseu.

REIDsYILLE. N. c., September %
(special)-Mr Walter a. Whitsett. son
of the late Mr.. James Whitsett. one OF
the pioneer businessmen of this place.
died this morning at $3.50 o'clock. Mr..
Whitsett was young man held In high
esteem by all who knew him. Ills quiet
modest manner and general good char
acter won him many friends, who mourn
his death
He died at the residence OF his mother,
Mrs. Lucy II. Whitsett.
The New York Racket store was bur-
glarized last night. and che police are to-
day hunting the offenders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Interesting Religious services-Says
r,,,many VIII Garry New York.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, September
9o-(SpeciaL)-Th annual harvest festi-
val was held at st. PauPs Ivy, yester-
day. The service was choral, and was
somewhat OF novelty In the Ivy
neiehborhood. Sarti's anthem. 20 Hold
Thou Up My Goings," was rendered. the
chief parts being carried By Mrs. Higgin-
son and Mr. Carey.
The Rev. Carter Helm Jones. Of Louis
vile, preached at the University OF Vir-
ginia yesterday two excellent sermons.
Marked features OF the services were
two solos by Miss Mary Jarman.
A young lady on yesterday playfrlly
tossed "A stone at Mr.. Richard Harlow,
striking him on the arm. He paid no
attention TO what he regarded as
trihing matter, but the slight wound
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21

WINSTON. N. C., september D.vtspe-
cial )-Evangelist Lee. Of Greensboro, Is
still stirring Winston. He preached to
over 1000 men yesterday, nearly all Of
whom stood up indicating their promise
10 Join the Anti-saioon League. which
win be organized here before ne leaves.
About 200 people have made profession
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
ReuubIlcnn Split In Pittsyivnnin.

CHATHAM, VA, September @.-tspe-
cial)-The Republicans held meeting
here to-day and decided to send no dele
gates to the Lamb convention, but the
Lamb faction refused TO submit TO TINS
decision. and organ ized under the leader
shin of s. II. Wood, one of the most
prominent Republicans Of the county, ana
elected a full delegation.