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viction. Nicholas has Just served out
HIS two years sentence.
Mr.. Anderson based his plea for his
clients release on the fact that the Court
Of Appeals decided recently In the Ed
wards case that II prisoner were par
d0ned II nullifed the conviction. on
this ground Judge Wexford ordered the
release OF the prisoner from the five
years added for second conviction.
TWO SUITS FOR DIVORCE.
Daisy Lewis filed bin through her
attorney, Mr.. Edgar Allan. praying for a
divorce from her husband. Barclay G.
Lewis on the ground Of desertiOn. The
bill alleges that the respondent is so
wrapped up in the members OF his family
that he was careless and Indifferent AS
regards his wife
\ suit for divorce, pending in the Chan
Gerry Court. was instituted by q. +. Live
say, who seeks to have dissolved the
bonds that united him IN marriage with
Ida Belle Dearhart Iivesay, whom he
charges with inhde'ity. naming "a Rich
m0nd man as correspondent. The petit
toner asks for the custody OF the 4-year-
Old boy born 10 the couple. who were
welded June 20, 1894, I'm this city.
RECEIVER SUES STOCKHOLDERS.
In the case OF II. St John Coalter. re-
ceiver. against the Virginia Abstract
Company, i'm the Law and Equity Court.
jury was waived. and the matter Of law
and evidence was submitted 70 the Court
Tor decision. Some time ago. BY decree
OF the Law and Equity Court, Mr.. Coal
ter. I'm a suit brought in that court.
was made receiver of the Endorsement
Guarantee Company. In the assets of
this company, which went into the re-
cciver's hands, was note OF the Vir-
ginia Abstract Company for about $500.
This suit is brought by the receiver
against the stockholders of the Virginia
Abstract Company. seeking TO hold them
personally liable as partners, because Il
Is ,contended that the Virginia Abstract
Company did not comply with the pro-
vision Of law which requires that the
minimum stock of a joint stock company
shall be subscribed before company
shall be allowed to- DO business.
These cases were disposed Of in the
Hastings Court:
Albert Lewis (coloreD. house-breaking
acquitted.
Dicey james CcoloreD assault, acquit-
ted.
James Giles. alias James Crane color
ed. and Elisha Patrick (colored). house
breaking. five years each.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Marriage licenses were issued as fol-
lows:
Cleaver W. Liphart and Miss EUla
G. Valentine; Charles Marker and Miss
Amelia a. Maynes; John r. Num-. OF
BerryvlHe. and Miss Evelyn Howerston;
BENJAMIN W. Gathright and Miss Lila
Allen.
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NEWPORT NEWS.
The Troude Leayes-LaunchinG Pre-
paratiOnS-Briefs.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. October A.
(Special)-The French cruiser Troude left
port this afternoon at 4 o'clock TO re-
sumo her voyage to Martinique having
been fully coaled and proyisiOned The
ship passed out of the Capes at Z o'clock
Captain Adam returned this morning from
Washington. where he visited the French
Embassy. Accompanied by several Of his
officers he visited the ship-yard this morn
ing and was shown through the mammoth
plant 10y represe ntauVes of the govern
ment department. The French officers
also went aboard the battleship kear-
sarge. this being the first American war
ship they had boarded.
Presentations for the launching or the
steamship El Cid. for the Morgan Line
Saturday morning have been completed,
and the big hull will so overheard at 10
o'clock. Miss Jessie Brahams. OF Brook
lvn. who Will christen the vessel VIII
arrive here ON Friday
Postmaster Fred. Read left tonight lot
washington for the purpose OF making
some ARRANGEMENTS for mail service
for the people of Riverview. Merflmac,
and vicinity. Instead Of rural delivery ne
win ask for q mounted carrier.
T. b. Locke. referee in bankruptcy TOT
mis- district. reports that since the law
went into effect the amount OF Liabilities
Of bau<rupts has been about $ll4VO ana
assets only 5000
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AFATAL EXPLOSION
saw-MiII Roller Accident in Louisa
GnuufN


LOUISA, VA, October 4-Cspecial)-
Mr. Robert Bmce's saw-mill boiler ex-
ploded to-day at O'Clock The mill is
located ON Mr. Hangers farm, two or
three miles west of Treyllans Depot.
Tho explosion killed outright Mr.. A
Cambree. a white farmer living near by
and who was over there on business. and
a colored man. The flying iron shivered
Cambree's left shoulder and one piece
entered his body. Cambree leaves a wife
and three children. lie came here about
four years ago and bought the Cowherd
farm. Alfred POndcXtcr e young color
ed man. was blown into pieces. Another
col0red man had a large hole cut in his
side and one leg badly shattered. Mr..
Bruce. the owner Of the mill. was badly
scalded and injured internally. and IL IS
probable that he may not recover.
Mrs. Quaintance, Of State Mills. Va.
has just arrived. on a visit TO her sister
here. Mrs. Jesse j. Porter.
a large number Of farmers I'm the coun-
ty lost tobacco by the late frosts.
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her that this portion OF the world was
v User and better on account OF her having
lived I'm IT," she was much loved by The
people hero. Very many OF our people VIII
attend her burial In the cemetery at
Madison Courthouse. her home.
We have had heavy frosts and some
ice. The pastures are fast browning.
our farmers have cut the corn crop,
and are now sowing their wheat
The railroad fever. which had been
raging IA our county. has i'm a measure
subsidized. the miners. though. keep stead
ny at work. They are pushing vigorously
TIE work Of prospecting for silver, cop
per- etc. Mapy fine specimens nave been
procured, ami IL is said by experts that
copper exists here In paying quantities.
Air. T.. NJ. Gipson. the contractor. Is
pushing forward the work on the Episco-
pal church at this place. The church VIII
bC quite handsome cdiflcc, and quite an
ornament TO our little town.
There is nothing Of threatening aspect
in the political skies All Is calm. Mr
\. H.. Farley. Jr., the nominee Of tho
Democratic party 10 represent Greene
and Madison in the next House. will
have a "walk-over"
The physical condition Of Professor
George W. shelton has greatly improved
I'm the last few days, under the skilful
treatment OF Or. r.. ". Sims. lie Will
open his school on the 9th instant.
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WED At CONVICTION.
Miss Lydia VI. England to Mr.. j. VI.
Run.

Run.
CONVICTION, VA. October 4.-(Spe-
cial)-A pretty wedding took place here
last evening. the contracting parties be-
ing Mr.. j. w. Ruff, of Bluehold. W. Va,
and Miss Lydia NJ. England, of this town.
Promptly at T.. NJ. the folding doors
separating the two spacious parlors OF
"EOsedale." the residence of. the bride $
parents. were thrown open. and the Bird 1
party entered from the rear parlor TO the
inspiring strains Of MendclssOhn's we'd
dinb march, i'm the following order Miss
Mary Skcene and Miss Lena wills; Miss
May Mcdonald and Miss Clara McAllis-
ter. Mr.. j. A. Walker and Miss Hattie
| England. and the bride and bridegroom.
| These were preceded by Miss Mary Kyle
England and Master Frank England. who
bore each floral chain and stretched 10
so as 10 cut off the bridal party from the
guests. The ceremony was performed by
Rev Colin Stokes, the pastor Of the Pres
bvtcrian church here.
After the ceremony the guests were in
Vited into the dinng-rOCm. where re-
freshments were served i'm abundance.
The ueNly-maTred couple took the
clst-bOUnd train at 1880 for the home of
the parents Of the bridegroom. at Lex
neton. Va. where they viii remain for
several 5ays after which they VIII so to
their home. I'm Blueheld.
The bride is one of COvingtOn's most
popular young ladies, and the bridegroom
is q prosperous young businessman Of
BWedeld. w. Va. where he is engaged in
the hardware trade.
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PETERSBURG.
Interesting Railroad case-Ninis-

m'erc.tiu- Railroad Case-Ninis-
tors tnion-rcrsonal Notes.
'HtWHG VA. october f-Cspe-
r'.t railroad ease involving the con-
.. fhe aet Of assembly raquir-
companies to fence their
1874" arel.d before Judge j.. 4.
He Circuit Court. sitting
A mule belonging 20 the
r E D.. Cobb was killed boy a
Western railway train at
r.,Yu-a flag stauon-in DIM
and suit for damages was
le County Court of that
statute eEompts railroad
m fencing their road-beds
M terminals OF the switches
m company's dep0ts," and
Involved is whether "a flag
sutherland. is a depot within
ibis statute The County
u.die decided I'm favor of
mrluy upon this point, but
ou other points. The
led 10 the Circuit Court.
question. among others. is
appeal Judge Hancock.
.a VIII rcnder his opinion
.f Dnwddie Circuit Court
.r G. IT, Mann, Jr. repre-
utn and Mr.. George $.
defendant railway company
sehoro. Rev. II ". Bat
L ". Wray. and Rev. O. 5.
-euting the several evan
limitations Of the city. after
consider the cxpedicncy of or
ministers union. unanimously
such union is. ON many ac-
rab'c ana have issued call
requesting the clergymen Of the
meet next Monday 10 effect an or
rshurg Lodge OF Elks tonight
into its membership some seven
gentlemen, among them a num-
r most prominent citizens.
mucl j. Hurt one OF our Oldest
respected citizens. has been
.nk for several days at his resi-
.n Davis street
tuesday club hell its FIRST meeting
season laft night and the occa-
"ts Boz AN respects o. most crafty
i encouraging one. The attendance
large. and the interest manifested in
work of the club was very decided. A
programme was arranged for next
meeting
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TO CELEBRATE GERMAN-DAY.
The Plans Have Been Perfected and
We're ApprOveh Last NIGHT.

The arrangements for the celebration
next Mon lay Of the 2l3th anniversary of
the settling of the first Germans at Ger
mantown, Pa, have been completed by
the local association.
For various reasons the festivities will
not be on the elaborate scale which has
marked former celebrations Of German
Day. The association is bending an IT'S
energies towards the building of q home
for aged, inhrm and INDECENT German
Americans, and while the occasion will
bee marked I'M q becoming manner, il has
been decided TO avoid anything like prod
igal expenditure.
The principal feature Of the day will
be "cOmmers." The gentlemen Of the
society will gather round the festive
board az Sanger Hall. There Will be an
address by the president; the Gesangve-
rein viii be- heard I'm several numbers.
and there will be imprOmptu speaking.
The last item on the programme rs the
"Salaman1er" which is something once
heard never TO De forgotten.
The various committees i'm charge have
perfected an the details and everything
points 10 a very successful celebration.
There was a meeting last night at which
the reports were presented and ratified.
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p,RDOy WIPES OUT CRIME.
such Decision by supreme Court
Gives IA Convict Freedom.

In the city Circuit Court yesterday,
Paulus Nicholas. a colored convict in the
penitentiary, was brought up under
habeas corpus proceedings and dis
charged.
The plea OF the prisoner. through his
counsel, Mr.. James Lewis Anderson. was
mat he was Illegally detained by Superin-
tendent Helms, Of the State prison.
Nichols was sentenced 10 fifteen years
I'm the penitentiary, I'm 1885. in Albemarle
county. He was pardoned after he had
served twelve years.
Soon after his release he was con-
victed in Buckingham county Of another
offence, and sentenced to two years. The
County Court Of Buckingham added nve
years to the sentence for second con-
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virginia Teachers success.

The Carnefex reading charts. published
by -. T. Johnson q Co, Of this city, have
just been introduced IN the public schools
of Wheeling. w Va.
IL IS interesting 10 know that these
charts, which were originated by female
teacher Of Roanoke county who owns
the copyright. are being introduced In tho
public schools all over the country. Re
Gently they have been adopted for use in
the schools OF Porto Rico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-05

has been mentioned for the Populist
nomination for both the Senate and
House.
Mr.. Robert G. Southall. the Democratic
nominee for the House of Delegates from
Amelia county, was in the city short
time yesterday There ia no doubt that
Mr.. S0uthall win be elected.
WITHDRAWAL or MIR. VIM.
The announcement published elsewhere
In tO-days Dispatch. 90 the effect
that Hon. Wash c. Winn has probably
Withdrawn from the state senatorial
race. IS credited here. 1t is known that
there has been for some time move
ment ON foot 20 have Mr.. VIM do So
There has not been universal satisfaction
expressed at his nomination, though he
strenuously denied to a Dispatch writer
last week that he intended 10 be taken
down.
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CUIPEPER.
Another sim Captured - Fires - 4
Marriage.

Marriage.
CULPEPER, VA, October 4-(Speciat)
There Is no abatement I'm the efforts OF
Internal Officers Eddins, Hans
brough. and Bolyn 20 thoroughly eradi-
cate the last yestige OF Illicit brandy-dls-
tilling in this and adjoining counties.
They returned 90 this place tonight with
another still and a quantity OF apple
brandy, which they cOnhscated and seized
to-day I'm the Piney Woods section OF
Culpeper.
The dwelling house upon the farm OF
Mr. John NJ. Chadduck. near Waterloo.
I'm this county was destroyed by fire
last night. II Is thought the fire origi-
mated from defective fiue. The loss is
81 600: insurance. 500.
The fine residence Of COunty-Treasurer
s. Russell Smith. on Main street. was dis
covered 10 be on fire this morning. Ow-
ing TO quick response and energetic work,
the damage was slight
Miss Blanche Bywaters and Mr.. Walter
Parr. both Of JeftersOntOn, I'm this county,
were married at the residence OF the
brides uncle, Mr.. A. j. Armstrong. on
Main street, this afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. T.. w. Winfrey. pastor Of the Bap-
fist church. OF this city. Officiated The
happy couple left over tho Southern rail
way this evening for an extended trip.
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THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN ROAD.
Report That Southern Had Secured
EnlI Control Denied.

ATLANTA, GA. October 4.-The Con-
stituuOn will say tomorrow:
"Replying 10 telegram asking for n
direct statement from him concerning the
the report that the Southern Railway
system had acquired full control of the
Cincinnati Southern, President Samuel
New York as follows:
There have been no recent changes In
respect 10 the Cincinnati. New Orleans,
and Texas Railway Company, except that
the receivership has been lifted and the
property restored to the management Of
the officers OF the company. The COM
pany Is not controlled 10y the Southern,
and il will not be operated as part OF the
Southern. 1t is controlled chiefly by the
Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Rail-
way Company. and interests represented
bv the Southern, and the property is now
being operated under that joint control
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"JINIMY" LOGUE DEAD.
Relieved TO Have stolen More Money
Than Any other Thief of His Time.

PHILADELPHIA, October worn
out by years of confinement, resulting
from his long career in crime, Jimmy
Iogue, the famous eX-cOnvict, who Is be-
lieved TO have stolen more money than
any other thief of his time. and who was
perhaps, the best-knOwn bank-robber Of
the age. died to-day in the county aims
house % years OF age. He sought re-
liglous consolation before he died
Logue Is supposed to have had for
tune at one time of abo 100000, all
other peoples money. lie started his
career Of crime at the age Of II, and spent
more than twenty years In the prisons OF
"A number OF Stf .es. lie was connected
with three big bank robberies in this
city. and also operated extensively in
other cities. one OF the largest robberies
he made was in Washington. ID. c., where
he PLAYED his favorite game OF sneaking
through a roof-trap. His victim in this
case was Naval-Constructor Isaiah Hans
combe, and his booty was $4,000.
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DEATHS.

MERIT. Died. at 900 A. NJ, Wednes-
day, October 4. 1893, at the residence
OF her parents, I'm this city, Mrs LIZZIE
MERIT. wife OF Christian T. Mertz, and
eldest daughter Of John and Nettie Wolff,
In the SD year Of her age.
Funeral at 81. Johns Lutheran church,
FRIDAY, October 9Th. at r. NJ. Friends
and acQuaintances invited 10 attend.
Baltimore and Philadelphia papers
please copy.
SEDGWICK.-Dled at his residence. 500
east Grace street. Tuesday morning at
9l5 O'Clock. Mr.. JOHN r. SEDGWICK
Funeral from st. Pauls Episcopal
church THIS Thursday MORNING at IL
o'clock
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SINGULAR CASE.
To stand Trial on the Charge of
Emhezrlemenf

LYNCHBURG. VA, October 4.-tSpe-
cial.l-Charles owen was brought here
to-day from the Western State Hospital.
at Staunton, by DR.. DeJarnette. and turn
ed over TO the city authorities 20 stand
trial for embezzlement. owen was for
merly a merchandise broker I'm this city,
and about one year ago became involved
IN financial difficulties. He was adjudged
insane ana sent 60 the asylum AT Staun-
ton. After his commitment there three
indictments were found against him for
embeZzlement. the sum aggregating
$3.50 70. The complainants are the Plank
ington Packing Company. OF Wisconsin,
and the National Iinseed-Oil Company.
OF Illinois. owen was bailed to-day. for
his appearance at the October term OF
the Corporation Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-05
Plans for the Depot.

Colonel T. NJ. II. Talcott. assistant 20
the president Of the SeabOard Airline,
went To philadelphia last night 70 con-
sult with Wilson Brothers, the archi-
tects. regarding the plans for the union
Several notifications Of an unimportant
character have 10 be made I'm the plans
before the contract for the erection OF
the building Is awarded.
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nic,cIe Rccord Rroken.

BROCKTON. MASS, october 4-Eddle
NfcDufie made a trial for the l0-mile re-
cord This evening. on the track here and
established the time Of Is minutes Is 40
seconds. which is ] minute seconds less
than the record of 1922, made by Harry
Fixes
NIcDufHe had a special sanction from
the League Of American Wheelmen 10
make The trial.
Incidental to breaking the lO-mile re-
cord. McDuine broke every eNlstlng Ie-
cord from two u ten miles.
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FLOATER NOMINATED
For LOudOun ana Fnuquier Coun-
tfes-NO Instructions.

LEESBURG. VA, October 4.-(Speclal)
The Democratic convention 20 nominate
a iloater candidate TO represent Loudoun
and Fauquier counties IN the next Vir-
ginia House Of Delegates met at Middle
burg to-day. Judge j. H. McCabe pre-
siding Both counties were well repre-
antly. Lucian Smith. Of Marshall Fau-
quier county. was nominated. and no In
structiOns We're given.
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Hanover Heroes.

HANOVER. October 4-(Speciai.)--
Those interested I'm the perpetuation OF
the memory Of the Confederate soldiers
will be pleased 10 know that a meeting
las been called at Hanover Courthouse
for Saturday. October eth. at IL o'clock,
10 make final arrangements for the orcc-
lion az the tablets IN the courthouse
he9rinss the names Of the soldiers of the
county who persisted during the civil war.
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JACK THE HIGGER.
He Embraces u'Young Girl i'm Mon
roc rnr..

He Embraces u'l Young Girl i'm Mon
roe Park.
Jack the Hugger seems destined 10 sue
coed Jack the Ripper az an object Of sem
sational interest.
Tuesday morning about S o'clock a
young lady IL years of age was passing
through Monroe Park on her way TO
school when a young white man who met
her threw both arms around her waist.
The young lady screamed. but the hugger
held her tight for moment, then re-
leased her.
The young lady ran away like the wind
when the man took his arms from around
her. and did not stop until several blocks
were between her and the hugger. She
was frightened almost out of her senses.
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W.. MiIion GaIIons OF whiskey.

onirer tomorrow will say: THE Ken
fuckv Distilleries and Warehouse Com
panv has made complete list OF its dis
iilleries and the whiskey that is 10 be
made al each OF them during the coming
distillin1 season. The total number of
gallons 10 be made is 9,OO0,ooo."
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General Cncercs to Quit Revolt.

LIMA. PERU October At is reported
that General Caceres Will tomorrow pub
fish .NanfestO announcing his retire
ment n lm participation In the reyolu-
ton now in progress This step, II Is as
serted. will mean the complete collapse
Of the insurgeut movement.
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THE YELLOW-FEVER.
Jackson Record, - Cases Five
Deaths, and Two RecoVcries.

Deaths, unu INU NVVUN'TIV9'
JACKSON. MISS. October 1.-The
Board of Health to-day reported one new
case Of ycIlow-fever and one death,
James Farrell. The record TO date is
fifteen cases five deaths and two recove-
ries. The spread Of the fever has been
slow. and hopes are entertained that an
early frost will prevent the disease from
pafnin,> "A stronger fOOthOld No new in
fected points in the state have been re-
ported. -..o.,.-.
KEY WEST. FLA, October 4.-Seven
new cases of yell0W-fcyer were reported
to-day: no deaths.
FIVE NEW CASES.
NEW ORLEANS. October 1.-THE Board
Of Health to-day reported five new cases
of vcllow-fever and one death.
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Lace Curtains and Upholstery

If there is any one department in Meyers more than
another in which YOU can money your purchases
and at the same time get what you wait it is the New
Upholstery Department for prices are from ID per
cent to 20 per cent lower than those OF most stores mere
are some splendid offerings for to-day:
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THE V0RSTED STORE.
A GLOVE STORE.

r -ux Gloves. s-clasp. in all shades
nor pair .............-..'.ss, q -
Patent Finger Tippod.....''o.
.srr Gloves. the lips outwcar
.hc 5oc. quality, only .'... ''oc'
10. .hmcre Gloves. 2 ana o.
........... ..s.sssss'''+ '''N
..shmcrc Gloves .,.........'-"c'
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STANDARDSVILLE.
SUD News-Frost aud Ice-The Crops-
Hriels.

IANAhpsVIfLE. VA. October A.
.D-Ihe sad news Of The death OF
~. " A. Mcmillan. wife Of Judge T..
o. MCMILLAN. reached our village al a
~, t2lf Tuesday night Thus ends n use
500 "ie. IL Was uuthfully said to-day Of
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AppREuENsION IN NATAL.

LONDON, October 1.-The Daily Chroni'
cla's correspondent at Cape Town, tele-
graphing under date Of Tuesday, says:
For the first time in several months j.
II. Hofmeyer, the Afrikander leader in
Cape Colony and Sir Alfred Miner, Bri-
fish High Commissioner for South Africa.
and the Governor of Cape Colony, met to-
day in conference. and an unconfirmed
report Is in circulation that Mr.. Hof-
meyer has been entrusted with an lmpe-
rial mission TO Pretoria
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-05

There has been some talk of the Popu-
lists of Chesterfield nominating ticket
in opposition TO Messrs. Toney and Baker,
the Democratic candidates, but there
is thought to be little probability Of
such action. Mr. Haskins Hobson. Of
Powhatan. one Of the most prominent
Populists IN the senatorial district, has
declared he will support the Democratic
ticket. Judge Gregory. Of SwansborO',