The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-17
Anti-Machine Republicans Addressed
by Col. Otis H. Russell.
A LETTER TO Mr.. WEISIGeR'
Powhatan Troop Reunion-Narrow rs
cape OF DIR. Lawrence Ingram-Thc
School observation-disclosures
of Mrs Mooncy-Personal.
Mascnrsrrn BUREAU iircnmosD TIsrs.


OTIS II. Russell. the anti-macnine candi-
GATE for Congress. who took the fight into
the very camp or his opponent.
Dr. r. T. Jones. colorcd. or Richmond.
presided al the meeting. and after brass
band had played, several national airs and
the crowd had choered. he introduced the
candidate.
Colonel Russell spoke for about twenty
minutes and set forth his plans Of opera
lions. which ne declared was one for tho
uniting OF divided party IN the inter-
csts of Republican success. The speaker
nverred that he wouid willingly retire
from the candidacy II Mr.. Weisiger. his
Republican opponent. would resign ms
position as postmaster OF Manchester,
and come out squarely and earnestly as
A candidate for Congress. In proof OF
this statement. Colonel Russell read let
ter. a copy OF which he bad mailed to Mr.
Wcisiger. as follows
LETTER TO THE POSTMASTER
Richmond, Va, sept. l6, 1888
b. r. Weisiger. Esq, Postmaster, Man
chester. Va.
Nv Dear Sir:-Whio sitting at your
bedside at Hanover Courthouse, about
$3.50 r. NJ on the It'll instant. awaiting
the action OF the Republican Congrcssion-
al convention. then In session Ia inc
courthouse the committee notihed me OF
my nomination by reclamation as the ke-
publican candidate for Congress in TINS
district.
Leaving YOU. I accepted the nomination.
IN good faith. and lett the convention
with most Of the delegates, and TOOK the
train for this city Afterward a Few
delegates remaining IN the room, named
you also as their candidate for the same
honor. This action divides our party I'M
necessarily, as two Republicans in the
field must result Ia the election OF ouI
Democratic opponent
II Won had been nominated first.
would have forbidden the use of my
namo TO divide our party, and am 50
anxious 10 see a Republican elected IN
this district whi Will stand by the admin
istration in the next G ongrcss, that am
led to waive all formalties, and propose
IN GOOD faith to retire from the field pro-
yided YOU will resign your Federal ofhce.
and allow GONE one else TO be appointed
oosfmastcr at once. so the voters VIII be-
lisye that YOU are honest i'm your candi-
dacv. ana unwilling 20 be made a dun
my candidate, 10 aid In the election OF
q Democrat
You cannot be blind to the fact that
few Republicans would vote for you II
YOU failed 10 resign, and thereby remove
the objection 10 you on account OF belhs
a Federal officer
manly way. and commence your canvass.
tender you my services from now until
the election for the sake OF a united
party. Yours very sincereiy
Colonel Russell declared that he was
the legally nominated candidate, ana II
elected he would make himself felt ana
heard IN Congress In matters or import
ance to the people OF the Third Congress
sional District. ana wsuld work ihces-
sanity in their interests
Rev. NJ. b. Hencliss. colored, followed
Colonel Russell i'm long speech, adNo-
eating the candidacy Of the latter.
Both speakers received considerable ap-
plause. and AT the conclusion resolutions
were adopted protesting against the ac-
ton OF the leaders OF the other wing or
the Republican party In "dlsrupting tho
organization" and Tatifying the nomina-
ton OF Colonel Russell at Hanover Court
house. and promising the committee
elected there hearty support.
POWllAIAN TROOP
The annual reunion OF the Powhatan
Troop Association took place "Wednesday
al Povhatan Courthouse, and was well
attended.
The meeting was presided over by capt.
Iosenh Hobson. president assisted by
Mai. Charles ola, first yice-president.
After the transaction OF good deal
of routine business the meeting adjourn
ed for dinner. which had been wei pre-
pared by Mrs. Patrick Atkinson, at the
old Atkisson Hotel
The bountlfui repast was enjoyed by the
Old veterans and their friends. and many
anecdotes and incidents Of army life were
told. The inner man having been fully
satisfied, the meeting in the courthouse
was resumed and while the cigars were
being INDUCED In. they were highly en-
tertaincd by that big-hearted, whole
soued. inimitable Polk Miller He feast
"a them on song and story. ably assisted
hy that genial and obiging gentleman,
Mr. Il. d. Hotchkiss. The ring Of their
clear voices accompanied by the banjo,
filled the old courthouse with Joy and
mirth
After the delightful songs and stories
had been sung and told, Major Charles
Old arose and In the most Impressive
manner reminded the young members OF
the Association the great Importance OF
nunctual attendance upon these reunions
ana 20 keep alive and green the mem
cries Of the deeds. heroism and sacri-
fees made by the members of the Old
fowhatan Troop
DR. y. S. Dance came from down IN
Southern Florida. whore he has resided
for the past twelve years, 10 meet MS
old comrades and friends. IL Is needless
TO say he received a most cordial well
come. He delivered a beautiful speech
flled with noble sentiments.
Dr. II. T. Nelson. a member OF the old
troop. now living I'm Charlottesville. was
present, for the first time in thirty years
lie too was received with delight by his
old comrades. lie made an eloquent
speech. filled with lofty sentiments and
had the true ring Of the genuine pairi-
o. He was heartily congratulated by his
delighted hearers. Mr.. j. II. Ilobson also
spoke with mis- usual grace and ease, and
was loudly applauded.
All things Icing considered. IL was one
OF tho most enjoyable reunions the As
ISOLATION has had for long time. After
singing Dixie Bonnie Blue FLAG and other
old war songs. the reunion Of 1888 was add
iourne1 10 meet again or the third Thurs
gay in September, 1893
RETURNED FROM LYNCHBURG.
Rev. w w. Lear. of the Central Meth
odist church. returned from Lynchburs
yesterday, where ne went o ma busi-
ness trip. He SAYS the Woman's C-l-
lcge. at that place. is In most hour
ishing condition.
A well-attendcd meeting OF the Ep-
worth Leagaers WAS held at centrai
church last night when a reorganization
was effected for the year. Rev. Mr..
Aicracen. OF the Fifgh-Street church
made a pleasin address. and plenty Of
enthusiasm was manifested. The coming
year promises 10 be a most successful
one with the Leaguers