The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Bowcns store last night FOR tie purpose
OF electng delegates 90 the May conFen-
ton which meets al the Academy Of
Music IN Richmond at noon to-day.
Mr. y. j. Toncy. chairman OF the
CITY Central Committee, presided. and
Mr. Robert :. Riycs acted as secretary.
The following delegates were chosen,
those from the FIRST ward having been
previously selected.
Second Ward-Colonol 4. G. Evans, H.
a. jordan. r. s. Riycs.
Third Ward-M. A. Rightscll. r. u.
owen, r. H. Betty, r.. L. Iatram.
Fourth Ward-A Royal. b NJ Robert
con. D. L. Toney r. &. Broadus, II. a.
Maurice.
Those recently elected in the First
wards. g. Jones, O.. W. GOoding, VII
liam GrafznowsM
The following resolution was also
adopted:
Resolved. BY the Democratic voters
Of the city Of Manchester in mass-meet-
Ing assembled. that we hearuly endorse
The movement looking 20 The election Of
United States Senators by a direct vote
OF the people. and since IL will require
q change Of the constitution for this end
10 be obtained. we are in favor Of tho
selection 90 "a candidate by primary
Mr.. Augustine Royal. who opposed the
gfSUINfINns 3
invited the delegates TO meet at his oilco
nt 10 O'Clock this morning for the purpose
Of organization.
The meeting then adjourned.
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION.
An adjourned meeting of the business
Mems Association Of the city Of Manches
Ter. was held yesterday evening at
O'Clock at TOncy's Han. with large at
,hendance.
The meeting was called 20 order by
President a. ] Daffron. and the minutes
Of the last meeting were read by Secre-
tary Walden and approved.
Mr. Campbell. as chairman OF the COM
mittee appointed an the last meeting %
arrange for permanent meetings report
"a that he had secured T0neys Han TOT
the purpose. and on motion the report
was received and adopted.
Tho CanVassing Committee reported
that they had secured the following new
members since the last meeting: Dr. p.
r. Rucker c. H. oliver. ]. W. Bronaugh.
Jr.. A. L. Powell j. w Tingle and John
s. Avis and on motion they were duly
elected members OF the association.
The association now consitts Of about
seventy Of Nauchcster's most prominent
business men.
on motion. DR. William 7. Mathews
and u. L. Touev were appointed com
rniitee 10 see the manufacturers In TINS
citv and induce them TO become members
Of this association. and az tho same time
the secretary was instructed 10 get out
a circular letter addressed 30 all ~ the
business people Of this city asking CO.
operation and support.
At the next meeting OF the association
the president VIII appoint ali OF tho
standing committees. and there is iuu
attendance desired
on motion they adjourned 10 meet
again on the first Tuesday I'm June al
o'clock.
STREET COMMITTEE
The Street Committee met last night
and considered recommendations from
the City Attorney and authorized inc
city Engineer 10 proceed with certain
street Improvements.
Those present were Chairman Morton
Messrs. Green and O'Brien.
FUNERAL OF MR. MEADE.
Mr.. George $. Meade. a former resident
OF this city died i'm Washington where
he has lived for several years, on SAT-
urday. and his remains were hrouaht
here for intermcnt Monday. and We're
laid 20 their final rest i'm Maury Gene
terry.
The services were conducted -by Eeys.
e. W. Crawley and J. a. sullivan.
The deceased was well-knowR here,
where he was raised ana whore 10 lived
a long time. and much regret was eX-
pressed at his death
The infant SON OF Alr and Mrs. rhas
Clarke died at the residence Of his par
ents in Swansbor0 yesterday morning
The child was a bright little fellow ana
the bereaved parents have the sympathy
OF the community.
The funeral win be this afternoon at
2.S0 o'clock.
Mr.. A. C.. Belcher was taken with
hemorrhages while on his way from
West End church last night He was
taken 10 Friend Brothers drug store by
his friends. Messrs. J. W. Craze and b.
] Walker. and given medical attend
ance. Dr. Rucker has charge Of the case.
CHESTERFIELD DEMOCRATS.
Tho democrats OF Chesterfield county
elected the following delegates 10 the
May convention;
bermuda District-Gcorge L. Robertson
and Marion Walker.
Glover Hin District-Dr. ]. J.. Gillian
and Charles T. Henley.
Dale District-P. Y. Cogbil ana John
s. Taylor
Manchester District-W. d. Toler, H.
II. Walden. w. j. Morrissett Lemuel
Cheatham. and Robert Moore.
Matoaca Dlstrict-JOhn y. Dunston,
George L. Lundie. W. l. Andurm, and
James r. Clayton
Midlothian District-Dr. J. i. Fisher
and Hon. w w. Baker.
A resolution was also adopted. declar-
ing the voters or Chesterfield favorable
20 the selection Of United States sena-
tor by the people.
The Republicans OF Manchester Dis
trict have been called 10 meet az How
let's corner on the night Of May 15th
10 elect one delegate from each precinct
20 meet az Chesterfield courthouse on
May I'D for the purpose OF deciding
upon some united action In the coming
election.
PERSONAL AND NOTES.
Fleming Brooks. coiored. will have
commission Of Iunacy held o. him this
afternoon.
The throe-year old child OF Mt J. w.
Robinson is quite an with pneumonia. at
his parents residence on Porter street.
Mr.. Paul Duval. OF Cowardin avenue,
IN treating a rlngworm near his eye. IN
advortently allowed some acid TO get
into his eye and tho result may be the
loss OF his eye
Misses Eva and Pearl f'uqua have re-
turned rom Chesterfield. where they
have been visiting.
The condemnation commissioners COM
pIeted their work IA the Hastings Court
room yesterday. The awards will be re-
ported TO Judge Clopton al the County
Court.
DR.. Henry oDen, OF New York. IS Wis.
iiing his son-in-law. Mr.. ). u. Robinson
Meade Memorial Fcsiry met In regular