Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-14
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MANCHESTER TICKET. 81
Big DAY IN CHESTERFIELD.
The Court I'm sessiOn-Speeches by
Judge Gregory and Congressman
Lamb-New Church Organized
Personal and Briefs.

Lamb-yew Church Organized
Personal and Briefs.
The City Central Committee Of Man.
chester held special session last hight
in the law office of Mr.. Lawrence p.
Pool to determine whether the names
Of the candidates from Chesterfield for
the House Of Delegates should appear
upon the tickets in Manchester, and
with provisions 1t was decided that such
should be the case where the out-of-
town candidates desired it. There were
present Messrs. La T.. Pool chairman,
A. J. Bradley, S. p. Jones, @. w. Good
ing. o. b. Elder. w. T. Pugh, and Owen.
The matter for which the meeting was
called was taken up as soon as the
members were seated, and 1t was moved
and seconded that the candidates from
the counties be allowed to have their
names upon the primary ballots II they
wished to do so, provided that they bear
their portion Of the expenses. This mo-
ton prevailed.
Mr. Bradley then made a motion TO
take up the rules for the conduct Of the
primary election as drafted by the sub
committee and revise them. This mo-
ton at first met with much opposition,
members contending that the meeting
was not called for this purpose, and
that others not believing that the reyi-
sion of these rules would be taken up
were absent. This objection, however,
was overruled, and much time was
spent in so wording the rules as to
avoid any mistakes that their construc-
ton might lead to. These laws, which
remain substantially as before, have al
ready been printed in the Dispatch.
The committee then adjourned. to
meet on the night of the 18th to certify
and declare the result of the election
of that day.
CASES IN THE COUNTY COURT.
The County Court Of Chesterfield con-
vened in regular september session yes
terday. with Judge William l. Clopton
presiding. The early hours of the ses-
sion were occupied in hearing the charge
against Policeman w. T. Foster, of
Richmond Of carrying concealed wea-
pons The hearing resulted in the ac-
quittaI of the Richmond officer. war
rant in early summer was Issued for
Mr.. Foster charging him with violating
the law. The case went before Ches-
terfeld magistrate and the policeman
was fined. Mr.. Charles l.. Page, the
counsel for Mr.. Foster, then took an
appeal to the County Court Yesterday
when the case was called, MT. rage
waived trial by jury, and the argument
was made to the Court. After nearing
the evidence Judge Clopton acquitted the
policeman.
fcO1OreQD,
charged with criminal assault upon col
ored girl. was also tried. and Baugh was
acquitted This assault was alleged 10
have been committed a few miles out rum
Swansboro' some months ago by three
negro men. Two are now In the state
prison convicted of the onence, anu
Baugh was the third man and last 10 De
tried. The Commonwealth Attorney, Mr..
Philip V. Cogbill. asked discharge Tor
the negro, believing him guiltless.
Baugh, however, is not out OF the to'is
vet. He was wanted in Manchester Tor
stealing some irons from the Southern
road. and Immediately upon acquittal In
the Chesterfield court was placed under
arrest, and later brought to this city,
where he was locked in. He Will be IN
the Police Court this morning.
The grand jury brought in number OF
true bills of indictment.
HAVE PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Court was then adjourned until this
morning Judge James NJ. Gregory,
practicing attorney of this city, but re-
siding in the county. and Populist can
didate for the House of Delegates, was
introduced to the assembled voters III the
courtroom and made speech Oh an
hours length, in which he waged on
slaught against the the Chicago and Roa-
noke platforms. Judge Gregory charged
that both were in the interest or bankers
and trusts. His speech was given re-
spectful hearing, but was accorded little
applause, and 1t was apparent that ne
had not the sympathy nor convictions or
the people to whom he was speaking.
Captain John Lamb, whom Chesterfield
so valiantly and successfully supported
for Congress, was present, and the Demo
Gratis not to be beaten. placed their Con-
gresham on the stand. Captain Lamp
was at his best. and his was a fine and
manly and successful effort TO defend the
principles of his party. He met Judge
Gregory's charges. and the rounds OF ap-
plause from the hundreds or people snow
ed how well he succeeded.
Captain Lambs was a good speech, and
his strong defence of what the Democrats
of Chesterfield believe welded the affec-
tons of the voters Of this district to the
Congressman.
The Republicans also met at the court
house yesterday and passed resolutions
against the Lamb convention.
ORGANIZE A BAPTIST CHURCH.
Oak Grove Is a mission OF Marx addi-
ton no longer but was on Sunday orga-
nized as a ful-iedged Baptist church.
The name of the church has not been
decided upon yet nor the pastor called.
Ii is probable, however, that 1t Will be
dedicated as Oak Grove.
The meeting was held at the mission
house, and was called to order by the
Rev. DR.. l.. r. Thornhill, OF cambridge
Street church, and the Rev. w. X.
Haight acted as secretary. There were
thirty-five representatives in the council,
three from each Baptist church In this
city and two or three from nearly all or
the Baptist churches in Richmond. After
discussing the feasibility Of organizing a
church the vote was taken and the plan