Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
IT IS ELECTI0N-DAY.
MANCHESTER DEMOCRATS CHOOSE
THEIR LAw-MAKERs TODAY.
DR.. ". G. STARR The ORATOR
selected to Deliver the Address Mt
Laying of Cornerstone of Central
Methodist Characterization Man and
Fireman Elected.
q Fireman Elected.

This IS election day. All Manchester
voters are urged TO 90 to the polls and
vote for the following regular nominees
of the Democratic party: j. V. Cosbil.
for the State Senate, and W. W. Baker
and ID. l.. Toney. for the House OF Dele
gates. The voting places are: First Ward,
Fishers Barber-ShOp; Second Ward, at
the Court-Housc; Third ward. No. 1872
Hun street: Fourth Ward. in the rear OF
r. \. Bowers store.
II looks as II the vote will be small,
IN the counties and in Manchester. still
the Democratic leaders are urging all
lovers Of Democracy to 90 to the polls
and cast their vote with as much prompt
ness as If great opposition existed.
DIP. STARR THE ORATOR.
Rev Or. W. c. Starr, president OF
| Randolph-Macon College. has been Sc
lected orator on the occasion Of the lay
ing Of the cornerstone Of the Central
Methodist church, Of this city. Dr. Starr
has not notified the church that he Will
accept. but il is thought he will. The day
has not been set yet as the work on
the foundations has not advanced far
enough. The ceremonies Will be under
the direction Of Manchester Masons.
A prominent member Of the Central
church said yesterday. that he felt con-
hdent that Rev. j. G. Reed would be sent
back 10 Manchester next year He was
quite sure OF Ii unless Mr. Reed was
made a presiding elder. Mr.. Reed was
slated last year as n presiding elder but
something prevented the appointment al
the last moment.
The Fire Commissioners held meeting
al the Council chamber last night. and
elected a station man. Fireman Gibbs
was chosen. Mr.. J. l.. Redford was chosen
to succeed Mr. Gibbs as a runner. Mr..
j. VI. Brown was nominated by Mr.. IA
tram.
Those present were: Captain John
O'Brien, chairman. captain W. w.
Pool Messrs. r. L. Patram, and j. X.
Green.
AN ENJOYABLE SERVICE.
The welcome services to Rev. T. v
Baldy at Blinbrdge Street Baptist church
Sunday afternoon proved most enjoyable
Or. ". r.. L. Smith. Of the Second Bap-
list church. Richmond, presided.
The programme. as published In sun
days Dispatch, was carried out.
Dr.. William =. Mathews, on behalf OF
the church, very gracefully welcomed Mr.
Baldy. Dr. j. h. Hawthorne spoke on
the part Of the Baptists Of the State,
welcoming Mr.. Badly 20 Virginia. Drs
w r. Hatcher, delivering the charge TO
the pastor and r. J. Willingham that TO
the church made most happy addresses.
Rev. Mr.. Baldy's response was graceful,
He spoke very earnestly and accepted
the new duties resting upon him. Rev.
NJ. Ashby Jones pronounced the benedic-
ton
AZ az
i'm the morning and at Grace-Sreet Bap-
fist at night. At Balnbridge-Street no
evening service was held. The new pas
tor has made a fine impression
He WILL RESIGN.
Mr.. Mosby PuliamL will resign the posi-
ton OF Constable of SwansbOro Bad
health is believed to be the cause. A pc
tition is being freely signed by citizens
OF SwansbOro' asking Judge Clopton 10
appoint Mr. j. Q. Redford TO fill the ohice
The argument before Judge Hancock,
of the Injunction case, was not concluded
Saturday. and was continued until this
morning. at which time the argument
will be finished.
Mayor Maurice was very busy for
short while yesterday morning.
Webster and J. Il. Dunniyant two old
cronles. were mp for being drunk. Web
ster went to jail, while Dunnivant went
free.
Several young men were arrested by
CAPTAIN Iipscomb and officer Wright for
indulging in little amusement at set
back on the riverside sunday afternoon
Each was med 81.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Street Committee is called to meet
tonight
Mr.. G.. W. Fair has returned from san
Francisco.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Clopton
Street Baptist church will meet to-mor-
row afternoon at o'clock al the home
Of Mrs r. A. Park.
Mr.. Merritt Marks, OF Ettricks, Ches-
ter6eld has returned 10 his home after
pleasant visit TO friends in this city.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle OF Stockton
Street church will hold their regular
meeting 10 night at 7.30 o'clock. A full
attendance of the members is desired.
MIR W. l.. Porter, Of Cowardin avenue,
&c in Powhatan county visiting ola
friends and hunting.