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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-08
PURELY Personal.

Mr.. Robt. Blue went to Washington
Sunday.
Miss Emma Staley spent Sunday at
Bunker Hill
Mr.. H. c. WaImer, of Harrisburg, Pa,
was in this city Monday.
Mr. Cecil Dawson, of Berkeley Springs,
was here on Saturday.
Mr.. Louis Wolf, of Frostburg, Md, is
in this city on business.
Mr. W. NJ Kefauver, of Baltimore,
spent Sunday in this city.
Mr.. Thomas Stewart, of Bunker Hill,
spent Monday in town.
Mr.. J. G.. Lyon has returned from a
business trip to New York.
Mr. ]. w. Strong, of Inwood, spent
Monday with relations here.
Miss Mary Seton has returned from a
prolonged visit to Baltimore.
Mr.. David We'll has returned from a
visit to his son at Parkersburg.
Mr.. Jas. B. Russell, of Winchester,
was here on business Saturday.
Miss Leila Homrichouse, of Shepherds
town, is visiting relations in this city.
Miss Annie Cronin, instructor of the
Pollard System of teaching was here Mon
day.
Mr.. Chas Kline left Sunday night for
Wheeling where he has secured a posi-
ton.
Mr. Geo. w. Johnson, who has been in
the West for the past month, has re-
turned.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Brown left Satur-
day night on visit to relations in Win
chester.
Mr. Frank Downey spent Sunday at
the home of his uncle, Mr. O. B. LaFever,
Bunker HILL
Mrs. H. d. Fuller and children, of
Winchester, came down Monday on
visit to her mother.
Mr. p. r. Harrison spent Sunday at
the home of his father-in-law, Mr..
Holmes Boyd, at Winchester.
Mr.. Newton d. Baker Jr.. returned to
Cleveland, O., Monday night, after spend
ing few days at his home in this city.
Mr.. Robert H. BOYD returned to Nor
gantown. Monday, after spending an
Easter vacation at his home in this city.
Rev. Musser and wife, who have been
visiting the home of DR.. ]. A. Hoffheins,
retur ed Monday to their home in Phila-
dslphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Wiley, who have
been here on a visit to Mrs. Wiley's par
ents, returned to their home in Middle
town, Va.
Mr.. Edward Hill, who has position
under the L. S. Fish Commission at
Bryan Point, spent Sunday at his home
in this city.
Mr.. Nat Davis and family of Over
brook, Philadelphia, spent the Easter
holidays at the home of his father-in- law,
Mr.. c. w. Doll.
MIR. Frank L. Downey, who has been
spending his vacation in this city, return
ed to school at the Washington and Lee
University Monday.
Mr.. Ward B. Lindsay, who has been
spending his spring vacation at his home
in this city. returned to school at Nor
gantown on Sunday.
Mr. ]. L. Shaffer of Winchester, ac-
compained by Mr.. Peter Boxwell, drove
to this city Sunday. and spent the day
with Mr.. Shaffer's mother
Mr.. Janney Lupton, who attends
school at the Columbian University,
Washington, ID. C., spent a few days
vacation at his home in the country.
Mr.. Andy Woods, who has been
spending vacation at his home in this
city. returned to school at the University
of PENNSYLVANIA Monday afternoon.
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NJ. f. CHURCH, SOUTH.

At the morning service the Lords Sup
per was administered and special music
was rendered by the choir.
The pulpit was decorated with ported
plants and Easter lilies, making large
mound.
In the evening. at 7.3o, the Sunday
school held its Easter exercises, consist
ing of singing and recitations. The sing
ing was led by Mr.. r. Frank Barr and
the pieces were beautiful and appropriate
One of the features of the entertainment
was the solo rendered by little Phills
Sayes, the 3-year-old tot of Mr. and Mrs
p. H. Sayles.
Rev. Ferguson made an address show
ing the growth of the church in the past
few years. His remarks were beneficial
and instructive The report of the secre-
tary was also given and presented good
showing. A large crowd was present at
the services.
ST. JoSEPH'S CATHOLIC.
In St. Joseph's Catholic church Sun
day services of more than ordinary i'm
pressiveness were held, and during the
services inspiring devotional music was
rendered. Miss Martina Little presided
at the organ. The altar was tastefully
decorated with beautiful flowers, typical
of the resurrection. The services, which
were held at the usual hours, were con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Father Kelley.
FIRST NJ. E.
C&ae,n1 1al,t,araI hx, NJ
J. A. Price at the services in the First NJ.
+. church Sunday, and the choir rem
dered choice and appropriate music
The church was beautifully trimmed
with potted plants, ferns, palms and Eas-
ter lilies The Holy Communion was
administered at the evening service.
UNITED BRETHREN.
In the United Brethren church special
Easter services were held. The presid-
ing elder, Rev. J. d. Donovan, preached
both morning and night. The first quar-
terly communion services were held in
the morning and evening.
EPISCOPAL.
The regular Easter services were held
in Trinity Episcopal church and were
conducted by the Rev. Nelson Falls. of
Washington, d. c. The Holy Commun-
ion was administered.
BAPTIST.
In the Bap ist church, Dr. Edward P.
Pollard occupied the Pulpit and some
special music was rendered. The Holy
Communion was administered At the
morning service.
PRESBYTERIAN
In the Presbyterian church no special
Easter services were held. The regular
Sunday services were conducted by the
pastor, DR.. +. NJ. Woods.
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UNITED BRETHREN.

In the United Brethren church special
Easter services were held. The presid-
ing elder, Rev. J. d. Donovan, preached
both morning and night. The first quar-
terly communion services were held in
the morning and evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-08
EPISCOPAL.

The regular Easter services were held
in Trinity Episcopal church and were
conducted by the Rev Nelson Falls. of
Washington, ID. c. The Holy Commun-
| ion was administered.
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BAPTIST

In the Bap list church, Dr. Edward P
Pollard occupied the Pulpit and some
special music was rendered. The Holy
Communion was administered at the
morning service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-10
POLITICS IN STATE.
rur PROCEEDINGS or THE CON-
VENTION AT BLACKSTONE.
SOUTHALL FOR The HOUSE.
,yinn for the senate-The Ellis Dele
Gates Withdraw-Both Nominees
Instructed 20 Vote for Martin 20
succeed Himself.

BLACKSTONE. VA, August 9.-(Spe-
caD-The two Democratic conventions 10
nominate candidates for the House Of
Delegates and the State Senate. respec-
lively, were held here to-day. The con-
yaation TO nominate the candidate for the
House district. composed Of the counties
az Nottoway and Amelia. was called 10
order promptly al u O'Clock by w. a.
Watson. County-Chuirman John 3 Epes
was made permanent chairman ana DlAie
Eraddock secretary.
Mr.. T.. G.. southal was nominated by
reclamation for the House and the in
striction below given. The convention to
nominate a candidate for the Senate was
also called 10 order by w. A. Watson,
county chairman. Joseph NJ. Hurt was
elected permanent chairman and W. A.
q and secretary.
pHlaps this was the most exciting ana
usiastic convention that has been
I I'm this district-the Twenty-cighth
suatOrial-in many years Both the can
oIates for nomination, Mr.. Winn and Mt.
luis, were for Senator Martin for re-
There was n strong factional fight in Lu-
ucnburg, which, by the usual custom OF
rotation I'm this district, was entitled 10
the nominee. and two sets Of delegates
were present from that county. A COM
mittee ON credentials was appointed. con-
sisting OF three members from Nottoway
and two from Brunswick. The committee,
after hearing all the evidence in the case.
decided that both sets Of delegates were
irregularly elected, but that both sets be
seated with a half vote TO each delegate,
which report was adopted. The Ellis del
ocates Immediately got up and left the
convention and refused 60 abide by the
action Of the committee and the conven-
ton. A committee was then appointed TO
invite these delegates back. but as they
declined 20 come the convention took up
The nomination Of candidate, which re-
suited IN the unanimous choice of Hon.
w. G. Winn by reclamation. The follow
ing resolution was then presented and
unanimously passed, being the same pass
cd by the convention TO nominate cam
C.late for the House Of Delegates:
Resolved. That the nominee Of this con-
vartion be. and hereby is. instructed 10
vote in the Senate for the reelection OF
Hu Thomas s. Martin as Senator in
Congress from Virginia.
Nr Wnn and Mr. Southall both accept
G. tho nominations in appropriate speech
q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-10
ON THE APPOMATTOX.
News Notes Gathered in the Cocknde
City.

PETERSBURG, VA. August 9.-(Spe-
cial)-Th Democrats of Prince George
county will assemble in mass-meeting at
the Courthouse tomorrow to select dele
gates TO the convention which assemblies
at Claremont On the 2Sth instant to nomi-
nate candidate for the House of Dele
gates. The Surry Democrats will name
their delegates at precinct meetings 10
be held in a day or two. The Prince
George delegates will favor the renomi-
nation Of Captain Hobbs, but there is
considerable opposition TO this course on
the part OF Surry Democrats. and the
latter having a majority in the conyen-
ton may name the candidate.
There is some complaint here on &C
count Of the action of the Norfolk quar-
antine officers in refusing 10 allow pas
sengers from Petersburg who have not
health certificates TO enter Norfolk. Pc
tersburg has never quarantined against
either the Soldiers Home, Hampton, or
Old Point, but has relied on Richmond
and Norfolk for safety from yelow-fever.
Several parties have been sent back 90
Petersburg from Suffolk. and in one in
stance a young man, who was compelled
TO reach Norfolk, had 10 walk from
fuckers, a distance OF ten miles.
Petersburg Is 10 have a Prohibition
candidate for the Legislature this fasl.
IL Is probable that Mr. G.. NJ. T. Bass,
well-known temperance advocate. VIII
be the nominee. He has expressed no
preference so far as tho senatorship Is
concerned.
Row. DR.. H. w. Battle. pastor OF the
First Baptist church here. has returned
home, after spending his vacation In the
North. While away DIR. Battle was mueh
sought after, both TO preach ana 70 iur-
nish newspaper interviews.
The new bank building. corner OF syca-
more and Tabb streets. Is approaching
completion The building is OF white
brick, with terra-cotta and stone trim
mings, and viii DO one Of the handsomest
structures In she State. II VIII DO oc-
cupied exclusively by the petersburg
savings and Insurance Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-10
TALK or A COMPROMISE.
one Proposed, Hut IL Is Said DIR.
bradshaw VIII Reject IL.

IL was stated here last night that the
friends OF Mr.. r. n. Jones. one Of the
candidates before the legislative conven-
ton in Isle OF Wight county Monday.
had made an offer to compromise the
trouble there. but that the offer was re-
Jected by Or. Bradshaw, the successful
candidate.
IT is understood that the friends Of Mr..
Jones offered 20 support Or. Bradshaw,
provided he would pledge himself TO sup
port Senator Martin in the legislative
caucus.
The offer. It Is understood, was. or will
be. rejected by DIR. Bradshaw. who
claims q nomination by a clear and fair
majority
STATE COMMITTEE MAY SETTLE.
II IS confidently predicted here by the
friends Of Senator Martin and State Sem
ator Boykin. of Isle Of Wight and OF
Mr.. 7. y. Jones, that the trouble result
ing from the row IN the Isle of Wight
convention Monday. will be referred TO
the state Committee for settlement
DIR. Bradshaw's friends, and the friends
Of Mr.. Stands the candidate for the
state Senate against Colonel Boyldn. and
the friends OF Governor Tyler, do not
think that the State Committee will ever
be asked 10 adjust the differences. They
are very pronounced in their expr essions
Of confidence IN the justice Of the am
nounced result. They do not wish any
thing referred TO the State Committee.
IN. AMHERST COUNTY.
A gentleman from Amherst county. VINO
was IN the city last night, stated mat Ne
believed the warmest contest now gong
on i'm any county IN the state is celhs
fought in Amherst county. He said that
no man living could predict the result I'M
iii the last vote is counted.
I'VE have some Of the best pohlicai
workers in the state in Amherst salu
the gentleman referred TO. "Ihey are III
vided as between Governor Tyler and MI
Martin for the Senate"
TYLER AND MARTIN.
Governor Tyler Is now at East Radioru,
where his family is spending the summer
AZ their country place. He will direct MS
comDaien from there for some weeks.
Major Heth Tyler and Mr.. Hal. Tyler
the Governors sons, are his secretaries
and they are kept busy. Reports from
East Radford state that the Governors
corresuoudence IS very heavy. He Is salo
TO be in fine spirits now. and, II posslDie'
more confident than ever.
Senator Martin and his friends are eX-
tremely confident, though the result In
Isle of Wight Monday has not tended 10
raise their spirits friend Of Senator
Martin stated at Murphy's last night
mat while he was confident that the SEN
otor would be reelected, he was reauy
~ admit that Governor Tyler would ie-
ceive twice as many votes in caucus as
he had expected when the Governor
candidacy was announced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-10

attendance upon the meeting of the Mid
die District Association, has returned 10
his home, in Fredericksburg.
Mortimer Owen. little son OF Mr.. Ben.
+. owen. Jr., is quite i'll at his father :
home. Buck Hill.
Messrs. a. q. Taylor, Frank Sampson,
and Royal Webster, OF Manchester, lett
yesterday for an extended northern tour,
stopping on the way UP at Atlantic city,
New York. and Boston.
Squire Lithgow is still complaining.
but was able TO hold court yesterday. c.
Johnson was fined $3.50 and costs for or
dinance violation
Miss Maggie Bagby. Of Powhatan coun'
~, is visiting Miss Mary Franklin, OF
Clopton street, SwansbOrO'.
DR.. J. G. Loving. who have been visit
Ing his mother, I'm Amelia county, has re.
turned to his home, in Swansboro'.
Mr.. William ID. Robertson, of Ports
mouth. Va. who has been visiting his
aunt, Mrs. James s Baird, Of No. 2ol
-Cowardin avenue, has returned home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-10
A JOINT DISCUSSION.
Tho Claims of Martin and Tyler Dis
cussed in Halifax County.

Correspondence of the Dispatch)
SCOTTSBURG. VA, August 8.-The
friends of Governor Tyler in this vicinity
arranged and had political meeting and
speaking al this precinct tonight. The
friends of Senator Martin had some of
their speakers present also. The large
crowd that gathered would seem 10 cNl-
Qcnce much interest I'm the senatorial
campaign, and while this was Tyler
meeting. yet the indications were mat
Senator Martins friends were IN the
aECendency.
Mr. II. G.. Hudson called the meeting TO
orCer. and Mr.. j. u. Lacy presided
There was at first considerable Wran-
Gle as 20 who should represent Senator
Martin. his friends desiring especially 10
hear Mr.. l.. g. watkins; but Mr. Adams
strenuousiy Directing, put am end 10 those
hopes Mr.. Adams stated that indsmuch
as II was a Tyler meeting, ne, as me
promoter and speaker. alone mad the
right TO say who should reply 20 MIN;
that he had invited Mr.. DeJarnette, ana
that he OeJarnctc) alone with his con-
sent could speak. So II was arranged.
Lir Adams Jed OFF i'm twenty minutes,
Mr. DeJarnctte replying in forty minutes,
and Mr. Adams closing In twenty min
utcs
Mr. Adamss address was very scathing
ON Senator Martin, and seemed TO please
she Tyler contingent very much.
MT DeJaructtc replied i'm an address
equally scathing on Mr.. Adams. and in
The forty minutes at his disposal retuted
0lr Adams charges and demonstrated
that Mr.. Martin had made most ELL
Cient senator. and therefore pre-1minent-
IS moritcd recollection The high Comph-
mcnt which hc incidentally paid TO the
great worth and patriotism Of senator
Daniel was most happy and well-iimed
While Mr.. poJarnette rubbed Mr.
Adams most numerically. yet, be il said
20 his credit. he made but few dispa,aging
illusions 20 Governor Tyler.
Mr. Adams's addresses seemed careful
lV prepared. and were well received by
Governor Tylers friends. who encored
several times. His closing remarks were
largely I'm defence of his position I'm vol
unfairly taking the stump for the sole
purpose of defeating Senator Martin. He
disavOWed AN thoughts of "a mercenary
nature. and asserted that patriotism was
his sole motive.
Political excitement I'm Halifax will
doubtless run high ere the primaries are
over The friends Of each candidate seem
quite determined 60 elect their favorite
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-10
Personals and Briefs.

DR.. Lewis Wheat is out of the city for
few days.
Mr.. II. r. Pollard, OF Louisville. Ky.
is in the city on business.
Mrs l.. a. spicer OF Richmond. Va,
Is visiting Mrs. II. c. Godsey, of Toano,
Va.
Captain Ward, United States army,
Washington, ID. c., is registered at the
Jefferson.
Master Clyde Durwrsy left last week
FOR Mount Pleasant, where he will spend
his vacation.
Miss Lucille Murrie, of Danville, va.
Is visiting her cousin, Miss Grace Redd,
OF south Pine street.
Miss Efhe Twining has returned home
a1ter a very pleasant visit to friends in
King William county.
Mr.. i. 7. Mann, Of No south Pine
street, who has been i'll for the past
week, IS now cOnyalescent
Rev. Or. John X. Mason, of Louisville.
formerly rector Of St. James church, in
this city. is at Ford's Hotel.
Mrs. John b. Davis and her daughter
Mrs. James Leigh Jones, left the city yes
terday for Otterburn Springs.
Mrs. 4. f. Jenkins and her son, Thomas
Francis jenkins, will soon leave for
Rocky Springs, Lancaster, Pa.
Miss Ray 4. Kella. of New York, is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. T. T.
Mann, No. south Pine street.
Mr.. T. S. Fry, who has been visiting
Mr.. p NJ. Fry, manager of the Jefferson,
left Tuesday for his home, at Coyner's
Springs.
In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
suit was entered by Is. II. Brodie against
Taliaferro Co.; damages, 500. Contest
ed case.
Mr.. b. Morgan Shepherd, business
manager of the Southern Planter, left
yesterday for Crozet and Niagara, for a
three weeks vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Kennth Gayle and Miss
Linda Young, of Portsmouth, are in the
city, en- route for Louisa 10 spend the re-
mainder Of the summer
Miss Maggie Sibley, who has been visit
ing Miss Rosa Miles, on east Marshall
street, for several weeks. has returned
to her home at Newport News.
Mrs l.. l.. Durwrey, Of No. south
Pine street, and her sister, Miss Eva
Mann, left this week for Atlantic City,
where they will spend several weeks.
Sergeant-at-Arms Ruskell, of the Coun-
Gil has lost his pass-book on the Traction
Company's lines, and on Tuesday a we'll
dressed stranger presented one OF the
coupons. The conductor demanded the
book, but the stranger declined to give it
up and left the car.
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ARMS FOR ALEXANDRIA.
sixty Rifles and Ammunition sent
the Company There.

Adjutant- General Male yesterday had
shipped sixty rifles and several boxes OF
cartridges 90 Alexandra for the purpose
Of arming the military company at that
place. .. ~,
the Mayor of Alexandria, and Captain
King. Of the military company. 1t was
stated that there was possibility OF some
further trouble there as the result OF the
lynching Of the negro Tuesday night. Inc
company has not yet been mustered into
service. but Captain King has Deen COM
nissioned and the men have enlisted.
Tuesday night the Mayor telegraphed
20 know If the men could parade to pre-
vent trouble at the Jail. General Male
wired there were no legal objections; Inc
Mayor could not be reached by telephone
but Captain King stated over the phone
to Mr.. James Tyler, tho Governors son,
that he hardly thought there. would be
attempted trouble Tuesday night but eX-
pected ii last night. He wanted arms sent
Yesterday. They were. but the negro was
then beyond military protection.