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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

The programme for the P. L. D. Lit
erary Society July 10th is as follows:
Opening Address, Mr.. Gould; Reading.
Mrs. Ella Wilburn; Experience as
United States Cavalryman, Clifford
Williams; Recitation, Claude Bynum;
How to succeed commercially, Rollen
Weeks; Instrumental music, Miss
Maple Morton; Journal, ]. T. Blsgburn
Quotation from Phillis Wheatly; Critic
meet 1O72 sth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

The Waco Weekly Enterprise is
the latest thing in the way Of new
Journal devoted exclusively to the
colored race, has come to our sanct-
um this week. 1t is nice four
page seven column paper, edited by
M. A. Majors. We welcome the
Enterprise and predict for it success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07
MT. PLEASANT NEWS.

Mrs. Brazier and little son Of keokuk
spent few days in the city last week
visiting her husband who is an inmate
at the hospital. While here she was
the guest of Mrs. K. Bartlett.
Mrs. R. Thompson accompanied by
her daughter and granddaughter, Mrs.
Robert Anderson and Dorthy, went to
Des Moiues last Sunday, called there
by the serious illness of Mrs. Thomp.
sons son Mr.. Jas. Watson.
Mr.. Perry Greenup of Burlington
spent Sunday in the city.
The lawn fete held at the residence
Of Mrs. &. Logan last week was quite
success.
Miss Nora Bartlett YVES very pleas
antly surprised last Friday evening by
q party Of young ladies who assembled
at her pleasant home in honor of the
anniversary of her 18th birthday. One
Of the pleasant features of the evening
was the entire absence Of gentlemen.
1t is needless to say that they enjoyed
themselves.
Mr.. John Owen left Saturday even
ing for Des Moines.
Miss Susie Foster returned to her
home in Pennington last Thursday
week. s r
Mrs Joe Lamb returned to her home
in La Crew, L., last week.
Mr.. John Greenup and wife of Lock-
ridge spent Sunday With Mrs. Green
ups parents, Mr.. and Mira. Chas. St
Clair, .... .m. 4
The A. M. E. Missionary held their
regular monthly meeting last Sunday
evening. A very entertaining pro-
gram was rendered. |
Rev. Olmstead Coslson and son
Spurgson of Burlington spent last week
in the city visiting relatives. While
here he preached several times ut the
Second Baptist church. '
Mrs. NJ. Burnaugh and two children,
Claude and Maudeline spent the Fourth
in Burlington.
Mr.. c. F. Burnaugh Of Creston, Ia,
spent the Fourth in the city with rela-
tives. s Ef'-t-5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Mr., Penelton Murry and little son
Mex Kinlsy Of Lincoln Nebr. arrived in
the city this week to spend 3 few days
visiting with his sister-in-law Mrs.
VIM. Fletcher on Crocker street. Mr..
'Murry made brief call at the Bystand
er Office, he is quite intelligent and
likes Nebraska's Capital City well. he
rum within one vote Of being nominat-
ed for Councilman in Lincoln.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Those that spent the Fourth with
Mr.. and Mrs P. T. Bass OF Give, were
their son Chester, Mr.. and Mrs. John
jackson, Mrs. "A. Jones Of Des Moines
and Roy Watkins OF Grimes Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

N A Areception was given Mrs. J. D..
Bell OF Champaign, Ill. who is SUI
preme Deputy Of Iowa by the sisters
OF the Victoria Lodge of Des Moines
recently set up, quite number was
present and all enjoyed the hospitality
of the new lodge. Refreshments, con-
versation and music entertained the
crowd. The lodge is progressing
nicely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Miss Roger Of Jefferson 10. who has
bsen visiting in Wilberforce, Ohio for
several weeks arrived in our city en-.
route to her home this week, she will,
visit here awhile as the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Winsor l177 w. 7th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Mrs. VIM. Redman and little daugh-
ter, have returned from . visit Of sever
u weeks in St. Paul and Minneapolis,
she was having very pleasant time
until her husband became sick and
caused her to shorten her visit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

l want colored agents IN every town
in Iowa to introduce high class mag
azine, the greatest educator in the
world. Agents makes from $500 to
SIS. 90 per day in their own towns; liber-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

81 a part Of the Bystandsr Staff con-
sistlng Of Mr.. and Mrs, ]. H. Shepard,
y. L. Thompson and Miss Zoe Richard
son visited the country home OF Mr..
and Mrs. G. H. Richardson at Give.
In'the afternoon the party was joined
by Messrs VIM. Walker, Gus Watkins
and A. Tolliver Of Des Moines all had :
very enjoyable visit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07
A LITTLE WoRDoF KINDNESS.

Say little word of kindness.
Fill each heart with gentle love,
Strive to do what's right and justice
Our reward is heaven above.
Must be careful to thy neighbor,
Must be loving true and kind,
Must be willing to aid Strangers
Have also q thoughtful mind.
BERTHA ALLEN.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07
CARTER BENEFIT,
Special to Rystander.

Speclal 10 hystander.
MuCHAKINoCK, Iowa. June %, 1899.
On last evening at the Muchakinock
Opera house occurred one OF the most
classical entertainments ever given in
this community. The occasion was
that of the Benefit" In honor Of Edward
A. Carter, .:Muchakinock boy and the
only Negro member Of the class Of 80 of
the OskaIoosa High School. Immediately
after Eddie's graduation a movement
was originated by Mrs. L. B. Foster to
aseist him in the further pursuit of his
studies, as it was known that be was de-
s;rous of taking course Of law ip the
State University. A committee of honor
was organized with Mrs. L. b. Foster as
chairman. It was composed chiefly Of
young ladies each pledging herself to
solicit ($1 .O0) one'dollar for the Benefit
Attorney Geo. H. Woodson was made
secretary of the committee and Prof. s.
Joe Brown, treasurer. After the young
ladies had solicited sufficient amount to
insure financial success it was decided
to give q public reception in honor Of
Eddie's graduation and atthat reception
to present him with the donation that
had been made. ..ro. T..
This reception was held last evening
and was an overwhelming success In
every particular. The program was az
ranged BY Prot. 5. Joe Brown and was
in perfect harmony. The Brooks orchss-
ira made its first appearance on this occa-
sion and actually out did itself with the
richness OF its music. Among the other
prominent features Of the program, tee
numerous to mention all, were an ora
tioa BY Miss Georgia Blackburn, Of Oska-
loosa, dramatic recitation by Miss Liz
zie Tate, of Oskaloosa, recitation by Miss
Eunice Wilson of Burlington; addresses
by Revs. johnson, of Oskaloosa aud Hum
tor of st. Louis and Messrs. Anderson,
of Oskaloosa aud Murray, of Ottumwa; |;
paper BY Mrs. j. H. Mcdowell, OF Much
akinock recitations BY Mrs. N. H. Lon
don and Misses Bertha Perkins, Blanche
White 10y request) Kittie J.n"s and Mrs.
Daisy Jones, of Muchaki =; vocal 60
loo by Misses Nealie .ues, Eva Bates,
Susie Wilson and Mrs. Mamie Buckley
instrumental solos, cornet BY Prof. A. +.
Jackson, instructor; Muchakinook Coz
net band, Euphorium, by VIM. Thomas +;
clarinet by Llnford Willis. Misses Anna
Willis and Cora Thomas. accompanies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07
ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. Della Mason passed through
Albia Friday on her way to Ottumwa to
visit her daughters in that city.
Mrs. Fanny Tomlin Of Knoxville spent
q day in our town and left for Missouri to
spend the summer with her mother.
The A. M. +. church assisted BY the
Friends church will hold camp meeting
for some weeks in Perry's Grove.
Miss Henerietta Jones, Mr.. U. 8. Jones
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Butler attended
Wallace Oireus in Oskaloosa Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Mr.. J. Frank Blagburn, will leave on
!. Monday for Davenport to attend the
annual session of the Grand Lodge Of
n "A. F. and "A. M. for the state. @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

\ Mrs. Susan White served dinner to
quite number of her friends on the
Fourth at her pleasant home on East
Walker street. N
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07
EXCURSION RATES TIC
PORTLAND, ORE, AND OTHER
NORTH PACIFIC COAST
POINTS,

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at greatly re-
ducsd rates from all stations, until July
8, inclusive, limited to September 4,
1899, inclusive. Variable routes, de.
lightful scenery. Apply to agents
Chicago & North Western Railway.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Mrs. N. Marlborough, Of Oskaloosa is
visiting with her sister Mrs. John
Fields on Sth and Grand Avenue this
week. . '.s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

John T.. Thompson, has received
very cordial and urging invitation 70
address the srd congressional district
Of the G. a.. R. annual reunion to DO
held in Lathy Missouri August the
Is, 10, II and b he may except.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Mr.. Dan Roy. who has been working
$ ct Van Meter on farm spent the Fourth
at home with his family. 8
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

When in Muchakinock, Iowa
stop at MRS. ADDlE JOHN.
tSCsN RESTAURANT for good
me- 70 or short orders; also Ice
CreA p, Prompt attention given
to all orders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07
COUNCIL BLUFFS.

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Il
Stella Free Is very sick. % ..5 -.
Mr.. Burk is convaleseent.
The Mont Zion Baptist church will
Crane basket meeting the fifth Sunday
and the meeting will be conducted by
Rev. January. ,,..rs
Misss Cora Haysis mending.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Our collector will be in OskaloOsa,
Ottumwa. Mt. Pleasant, Burlington, FAIR
field and Keokuk this week. Pleass
make arrangement to pay up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Don't forget to attend our Midland
Chantauqua in session at the Chautau-
qua Park.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

The H Il. 5. Reading Circle, will
meet next Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. ]. T, Blagbu 376 school st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

For Sale ss;ss s.y ss.''ss 1Sss'rs s; sS..ss ys...
dame May Cain by Imp. Tubal Cain.
May Cain, by Imp. Tubal Cain. Bay
Ally, three years old. by the above de-
scribed stallion. For futher informa-
ton address, y. HAMM, #
Lineville, Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07

Mr.. S. H. Brown, one Ut Colfax men
is working in our city on the Younker
block he s our agent at Colfax, he
made our offc pleasnt call this week,
IN Mrs. G. S. Ruff was called TO her
former home in Ottumwa last Wednes-
day BY telegram stating that
member Of the family was sick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-07
CITY /. NEWS {:
Subscribe for the BYsrANDER.
Mrs. John Walker is improving, also
Mrs. s. Davis. y, FL +;
The Chautauqua sessions opened last
Thursday with large attendance:

Little Pearl Hammett, Of Marquis.
vile spent the Fourth with Ada Hyde.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-11

Subcommittee Reports the House
Bill With Numerous Amendments.
Beer in the Canteens,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 0-The sub-com-
mutee OF the Senate Committee on Mill
tdry Anairs. htVug ou hand fhe bin
for the reorganization of tne ARMY. to-
day placed tlc result ol their labors in
the hands OF lae uH committee.
a "Ise number OF apparently unim-
portant amendments arc made. the most
important being.
Ihe House provision aboIishlng the
canteen is stricken out The following
substituted for n.
MAY HAED BEEN.
Ihat ODD cantecus established under
regulations OF the amy no liquors shall
be sold except malt iquoss and nom
sl'oAlcating beverages. and this shall
dlpy 10 an encampmepls and f0rtifca-
uohs' ana an premises used for military
purposes 10y the United States"
Another amendment provides that IN
time of war retired officers OF the army.
may in the discretion OF the Secretary
of War, be employed on active duty other
than in the command of troops. and
when so employed they shall receive the
pay and allotment Of their grade. The
appointment 90 West Point lis increased
TO one from each congressional district,
ono iTom each Territory. one from the
District of Columbia. two fom each state
at large and twenty from the States
at large.
The provision IN the bill making the
artillery corps subject To- the command
Of superior authority" is stricken out.
provision is added requiring that the
appovol of Secretary OF War shall De
required 90 orders ~ the gcneai COM
mandlns assigning officers of the artillery
corps TO duty
a provision added 70 the paragraph
regarding the enlistment Of infantry
men. limits the axe for original onllst-
ment in The army between eighteen and
thrty-hFe years. a change in the regu-
lation for the appointment OF second Heu-
tenants o. hH vacancies. provides for
aprolntTent by two methods only one
being from among graduates Of West
Point Academy and the other "from en-
listed men and from civil life. as now
provided hy law"
The House provision for the appoint
mont OF graduates OF private military
schools is eliminated.
The organization Of natives for service
I'm Cuba Porto Rico and the Phiiipnines
ls placed at the discretion OF the Presi-
den..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-11
PRICE TWO CENTS.

1t Is the coldost weather felt here since
1850 The snow is about foot deep on
an average. and there is much suffering
among both men and animals.
HARRISONBURG. VA. Feb. O.-Spe-
cial.-The thermometer here registered
20 degrees below zero this morning. AZ
places in .he county was 80 below. tbs
breaks the record for number OF years
past. There IS q foot Of snow YET ON
the ground.
BERRYVMLE VA. Feb i0-Speclal.-
The coldest weather within the memory
Of the oldest Inhabitants here was felt
this morning, when the thermometer reg
istereG at % degrees below zero,
NEAR THE SOUTHERN LINE.
WHITE PLAINS. VA. Feb l0-Spc-
cial. Mercury reached the zero mark
here this moring at 5~o'clock. Sleet yet
hangs on trees and buildings.
IN HANOVER.
ELLERSON. Va. Feb. f0-Spcclal.- .-
Last night was the coldest OF the winter
the thermometer registering five degrees
below zero. The sleot on the trees is
the heaviest known for years and many
limbs and some trees have fallen under
its weight Many trees are bent over the
public roads which makes travelling
difficult
The roads are also very rough and
slippery and very few neopie are at
tempting 10 drive over them.
The telephone lines of the Bel Com
panv the Ayfetts Company and several
private lines are down.
Cattle I'm the neighborh0od are gencr-
ally well fed and taken care Of
IN THE SOUTHWEST.
CHBTSTIANSBuRG. VA Feb. TO-
Special.-This has been the coolest spell
since the memorable winter of l>9i-5.
when the mercury fen 90 seventeen de-
gress below zero. IT. fell 10 twelve below
here last night and will probably 90
lower tonight
While this spell is hard on the Door
and the animals exposed 10 tho weather
yet many are iublant as but few had
filed their fee house but they are now
putting mp an excellent quality of clear
thick ice.
~ BATH COUNTY
MILLBORO. VA, Feb 10-Spccial -
Tho temperature was twenty-one below
zero here this morning. It VIII go nf-
teen below tonight. Twelve inches of
snow has fallen since Monday It o. the
coolest spell since 1895
ZERO fN MECKLENBURG.
RONDTON. VA. Feb l0-Snecial-
This is the coolest weather experienced
here for many years. The thermomefor
registered zero this morning Several
persons are getting beautiful ice in tons
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-11
RAPID TRANSIT
FOR PETERSBURG.
Electric Car System to Be
Reorganized.
is IN OTHER HANDS.
Bought by the Williams and Mitten-
dOrf Syndicate.
WILL SUPPLY ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Mr. Charles Chance Died OF Pneu-
monia, and Ills Little Son
Followed Tho Family
Greatly Afflicted
With the
Disease
WILL SUPPLY ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

PETERSBURG. VA. Tob. S-speciaI-
I- has been rlmorcd here l0r some days
past chat the Piedmont Traction Com-
pany and the Virginia Electric Cons
pauy owning tAa street railway system
of this city, had been purchased by cer-
tain parties. who would consolidate the
companies aad siye Che city a. arst class
railway system.
Air. r.. Lancaster Williams. OF the
banking house ol John J.. Williams and
Sons. HichmOud. was ln the city to-day
with his brother Mr. Edmund Randolph
Williams, counsel for his firm, in cOuuec-
ti0n with tine street railway DEAL
When asked Dr. the report tnat his firm
were the purchasers. Mr Wiinms said.
"fes. the properties mentioned have
been purchased by John j. Williams
and Sons. of Richmond, and Mittcnd0rr,
oliver and CO., of Baltimore
UP TO DATE OUTTT
owe Will at once proceed 90 give Pc
tersDUrg street railway system which
Will bee "a credit 90 the city. The entire
property viii be built over. new cars.
new track ana am up-t0-daie power
house
Mr. Williams stated that "a considerable
portion of the material necessary has
already been purchased, and all the
equipment necessary for the completion
Of the entire system VIII Doe brought for
ward as promptly as possible
when asked if his company contemplate
cd furnishing light and power Mr VII
liams stated that they ala propose 10
furnish light and power and that by
making "a good class of lights available.
that the public generally would adopt
electric lights for residences as well as
for stores and public buildings
Not SPECULAT1CN
Mr. Williams said the report recently
sent out from Norfolk % the effect that
his firm had merely purchased the prOp-
critics to sell out. that Doc was misqu0ted
and the statement was both misleading
and not true. and creature of the
imagination of some one. that his firm
had purchased the property mentioned.
with no idea OF selling them out but 90
build mp and equip in the best possible
manner and 10 permanently operate
them. The officers of the company are
Lancaster Williams. president. Direc-
TORS Francis r. Lassiter, r. Lancaster
Williams Augustus Wright Charles Hai
Davis J.. IT, Williams. W. NJ Habfston.
=. Randolph Williams. ln addition 90
these ir is understood that Mr. D. W.
AlifenOofl ana Mf, DoN-itr ii. INlNdr,
of Baltimore. viii Doe among the officers
and directors of The company.
AN AFFLICTED FAMILY.
Mr. Charles Chance died of pneumonia
az DIS residence on Mckcnzia street. This
morning. This afternoon DIS ntle FOUR
year-old SON died. The mother of Mr.
Chance. who bad been nursing him cone
tractcd pneumonia and died 81 few days
ago. There are also two brothers and |
two sisters of thc deceased ODD with pueu-
nouia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-11
FIGHTING EWART.
Senators Pettus aud Butler Oppose His
Confirmation by the Senate.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l0.-Senators Pet
tus and Butler occupied the time of the
executive session OF the Senate to-day,
in speeches opposing the continuation Oi
Judge EWart. of North Carolina.
Senator Pettus developed tne tdct 10
the course of bis speech that Mr. EWait
had written go the President asking MN
20 intorCcde and accusing the judiciary
Committee OF being autasnostic % MIN.
This letter as wei as other papers, was
forwarded TO the committee, and Mr.. Pet
tus denounced the act as one OF marked
dlscourtcsy. He also said that Judge
Ewart w0uld not be a competent Judge IL
none Of the charges of immortality were
true. because OF his disposition which
he described as yindlctlve and tyranni-
cal
Senator Butler replied az length to
pamphlet. which Ewari had written. de-
claring none of the charges made against
him had been proved. Le took uD the
charges seriatim showing by quotations.
from the testimony which had and which
had not. according o. his opinion been
proved or disprOvcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-11
VIRGINIA IN FRIGID ZONE.
Record Breaking Cold All over the
the state.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. TO-
Spccial-Newport News is at the mercy
of The elements. such a cold snap has
not been experienced within the memory
OF the oldest inhabitants Work on
sewers and buildings has been practl-
cauy suspended This morning the mer-
curry in the thermometer sank 10 two
degrees below zero. and with the wind
blowing "a hurricane from the northwest,
il seemed much colder.
TO make matters worse there Is some
thing iu the nature of q wood famine.
and this class Of fuel cannot be had Tor
love or money.
ONCE BEFORE AT NORFOLK.
NORFOLK. VA, Feb. g0.-Special.-
Extremely cold weather prevails here.
The thermometer at the weather bureau
stood this morning at o'clock but four
degrees above zero.
This Is the coolest weather reported
here for many yeats, save upon one Oc-
casion, in 1885. when the thermometer
recorded but two degrees above zero.
BEATS THE RECORD.
MINERAL CITY, Va. Feb i0.-Spec-
ial-Last night was one Of the coolest
nights We have had for many years. the
Thermometer registered fifteen degrees
below zero, while at the Sulphur Mines.
four miles from here 1t registered thir-
ty-One degrees below.
In 1856 the Thermometer registered
twenty-eight below zero at the Sulphur
Mines.
The weather still remains very cold.
and If it continues long the situation Of
those who have not prepared for such
weather win grow alarming.
GORDONSNILLE. VA, Feb. l0.-Spec-
ial-Last night was a recorder breaker.
and with but little wind from the south
west. at o'clock this morning the mer-
curry registered fifteen below zero In this
city
Up IN THE MOUNTAINS.
MONTERREY, VA, Feb. -Speclal.-
Thlrty-two degrees below at Mcdowell;
% M Monterey.
LEXINGTON. VA. Feb I0-Special.-
Cold weather continues Last night the
mercury went to below zero. and the
highest to-day was II above zero. win.
in an probability, be colder tonight.
ROANOKE. VA, Feb. l0.-Special.-
Roanoke Is experiencing the codest
weather for years. the Thermometer reg
Istering 1 degrees below zero.
TERRIBLE IN THE VALLEY.
WOODSTOCK, VA, Feb. l0.-Special.-
The Government thermometer here reg
stered 2 degrees below zero last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-11

TAMPA. FLA. Feb iO-The adoption
OF the resolutions embracing the views
OF the Delegates on the necessary con-
eresgi0nal action Tor the hetierment OF
the militia. army and naval reserves. lasr
night. practically closed the work OF the
National Militia Congress. AT this morn
ing's session. after extending a vote of
thanks 10 Governor Bioxhan and others
whose efforts have done so much toward
bringing about the successful termlnnti ton
~ tbe congress. the body adjourned. sub
iecf 10 call OF General Butteraeld. who
wnl call another meeting. 20 be held IN
New York, should the necessity arise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-11
TALK OF ACONVENTlON.


a movement has been started looking
to calling meeting of the State Demo-
Cratic Committee for the purpose of de-
CidIng whether or NOT State c0nren-
tion shall be held for the purpose of nom-
mating "a candidate for United States
senator
10 ls probable that before very long
State Chairman EllySon viii be asked
to assemble the committee lor tnis pur-
pose.
While the movement originated with
opponents of Senator Martin. it is said
some of his most influential friends viii
NOT oppose the convention
Ihc idea seems t0 Doe to have primary
in aN The counties and cities 0u tha same
day for Tho purpose of e.ectIu- deIec4tes
% the convention They would. of course.
so there with Instructions