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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
LARGE FIELD NEXT TIME.
Plenty of Congressional Timber
Available In Ninth District.

Plenty of Congressional Timber
Available In Ninth District.
With the first announcement OF the re
suit OF the election II, the Nfn,h District.
SPECULATION beran as. ia the Democratic
candidate in that district two wears
hence. There are many men Of ability
and OF great strength with the pcop,e
in that section and In the event. that
Mr.. Rhea Is not candidate for the
nomination next time and even IL he
should be. there will probe bly, be a snt-i,
Ell contest for the nomination. Ex-Cov-
error j. Hose Tyler. of Pulaski: Judge
Martin Williams. of Giles: ex-Attornev-
General Rufus A. Ayers formerly of
Scott. but now of Wise: Hon. Henry G.
Stuart. OF Russell: Hon. j c. Visor
nf P'''' ski: ey-Congreesman James W.
Marshall. OF Craig: Hon j. B. Rich
mond, of Scott. and many others are re-
Earded as available men If they should
determine to make the IA CO.
Several of those named have conter.
piated entering the race for several years
and some have been candidates for IN,
nomination. Messrs. Ayers, Marshau
Richmond. Stuart and Wysor, were noenn.
5bers Of the Constitutional Convention. mt
Mr.. Visor voted against submission ane
led the fight against It.. This would e4ve
him an advantase over any a those vho
favored plpu9am4tlon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

reorganization of the Grand Grove of
Virginia. This was accomplished TO the
entire satisfaction of the members Of the
order IN this State.
MIR. Panter was born in England In
1865. and is the youngest man who was
ever elected to the Office Of supreme arch
of the Order OF Druids He has travelled
over Malta. Gibraltar, and India. resid-
Ing In India four years. He made his
debut in fraternal orders in India in all
the offices in the independent Order Good
Templars. and has resided in America
since 1854: is past grand maSter-at-arnls of
the Grand Lodge Of Pythans Of the State
OF Louisiana. and past grand noble arch
OF The ORDER OF Druids of the same STATE:
is prominent business man of New
Orleans. and is al the present time presi-
drrt OF the New Orleans Horticultural
Society
l-us.aes being polished speaker h1r.
Painter is skilled parliamentarian ana
has magnetic way of saying and doing
things. His visit to this city has created
much enthusiasm among members of the
Order Of Drlius in this section. and the
good results of his presence here is al
ready evident Before returning home.
MI, Painter will visit Washington. D. c.
and Wheeling. ". Va. in me interest of
the order OF which he is the head While
here ne made many friends among the
Diltas, and was entertained by Jefferson
and Bcividere Gro-es End on each oc-
cascn delivered addresses of much power
2nd interest to the order.
SRAND NOBLE ARCH METZER
Al the reorganization OF the Grand
Grove of Virginia, u. a O. D.. in Powe!!s
Hall last Monday night, John B. Meter
ore CT the most prominent young Druids
Of the city. was honored with ;he office
Of grand nollu arch for the jurisdiction
CT virginia.
Mr.. Meter is now only 2s years old
and has been Druid eleven years. and
when only 10 years of age was Noble
Arch of Liberal Grove. which is the old
est grove in the jurisdiction, and has
the distinction Of being the youngest man
who ever held the office in this State.
Mr. Meter is a fluent speaker and is
well read In not only the Druids, but is
up on other fraternaI orga nzat tons also. |
He is at his best In debate. and organized
Jefferson Grove. which is now the ban
ner grove of the city. He is a member |
of Richmond Lodge. Nc. 45. B. P. Q. e. |
and is cx-leutenant Of the Richmond |
GrayS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
ORGAN FUND BENEFIT.
Grove Avenue Guartette, and Other
NVelI-Nno.vn Singers to Help.


WelI-ik no.vn Singers to Help.
a sacred cantata will De given in the
auditorium OF the Grove-Avenue Baptist
church. the first week in December for
the benefit of the organ fund.
The committee is composed Of we'll
known ladies Of the church. and the
chairman of the committee is Mrs. Haw.
thorne, wife of the pastor of the church.
The evenings entertainment will COM
prise a concert by a large chorus and
500 singers, who will render the frs,
part Of The programme. The second part
of the programme will be rendered by the
famous Grove-Avenue Quartette which
already this season has made record for
itself that any quartette of singers IL,
The South could be proud of.
This quartelte is composed of as fine
material as can be found. each being q
sololst OF a high order. and whose voices
in concerted music harmonic perfectly
The cantata part of the programme will.
be rendered by the quartette. who are
studying 1t under the direction of the
efficient orSanist and director. Mr. Manly
b. Ramos.
The Grove-Avenue Quartette is COM
posed OF the following weIl-known and
favorite singers: Miss Doza Mitchell.
soprano; Mrs. Jasper L. Rowe. contralto;
Mr.. j. William Tribbett. tenor. and Mr.
c. c. Crump. basso. This entertainment.
promises to be one of the best OF the
season. and all who attend will be well
repaid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
THE HERO LEFT OUT.
Name of Fort Stephenson Fighter
Spelled "GroGhun' in McClure'~.

Name of Fort Stephenson Fighter
Spelled "GroShul." in McClure'S.
In the title and body Of wel!-wrtten
article In the October issue Of Mcclure
Magazine by Cyrus Townsend Brady. the
distinguished Philadelphia author. the
name of the hero at the de-
fence of Fort Stephenson is declared to
ue George Groghan, a parsonage here.
.ofore unknown and unnamed in history
The name of Major George Croshan. who
is the chivalrous officer In question, is
we'll known. He was a student a. VIII
liam and Mary College in Vii GINA, and
was a CONSPICUOUS OAlCer in the conflicts
with the Inuians during the war or lol2
tie was q son OF Major William CroShan
OF the Revolutionary army, and nephew
Of General George Rogers Clarke. whose
neroism gained the great Northwest Tel
ritory for the United States, and who was
honored by the Virginia Assembly Win
SPECIAL grants. ana IN whose honor tn,
county OF Clarke. In this State, was
named.
When the article appeared in McClure's
Magazine last month, the students of his
that SO noted a student as Mr.. Brady
should have desiGnat ted the Fort Stephen
son hero as Groshan instead of Crognan.
Had the name appeared as Grogham In
one instance in the article, it might hav.
been attributed to a typoSra phic error,
but its uniform usage as Grognan leo
some Of the local and State historians 10
think that Mr.. Brady had discovered
some old faded manuscript in which the
C had been bleared to appear as &C."
or that Mr.. Brady had traced the dis
lighters family back TO a time
wnen it was Groshan and not Croghan
DR.. R. r. Howison. of "Braehead.'' near
Fredericksburg-one of Virginia S most
eminent historians-called attention to
the error as soon as the article was
published. In the November issue of Nc
Ciure. the editor of that magazine has
a brief foot note on page liz to the effect
that by topographic error the name was
spelled Groghan instead of Croghan. and
adds that Mr.. Brady was in nowise re-
sponSibe. for the mistake. 1t simply
seems to have been case where the
manuscript reader or proofreader of Nc
Clures. was moi intimately acquainted
with Colonial fighters. allowed the name
TO appear through the entire article with
out noticing it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

order in general. giving the full stats
Tics OF the order generally in his usual
Characteristic way. Several speeches we're
made by the different visiting members.
which were received with loud applause
Mccarthy Council is gradually dra wing
TO the front, and promises to be one Of
the larges: in the Stae
Shockoe Council held one Of the largest
meetings on record in their new quarters
IN the Masonic Temple. showing that the
change In their new quarters has increa sed
the attendance. Initiation was exempli-
fed on number of candidates Shockoe
is drawing to her six hundred mark The
councils have appointed a committee to
look into the advisability of securing
sight for a Royal Arcanum building in
this city.
Eenrico Council held large meeting
at Nelson's Hall in Fulton After the
meeting social session was held and en-.
tertairment furnished by the committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
baiustrade will be lighted by electric
fniat nd nda ha of I-in

baiustrade will be lighted by electric
lights and adorned by plants of all kinds.
It was originally intended that the cloal
room for guests should oe made In on,
OF the basement rooms of the Whit.
House proper and the space in the terrac.
made into rooms for servants. This idea
was abandoned so as TO thoroughly pro-
vide for the comfort and necessities OF
the guests.
1t is not denied that good many
changes and alterations have been made
in the building since the work was be
gun. In many places it has been evident
that the results were not entirely salts
factory and iH order to obtain the de-
sired results changes were orLered by the
architects and carried out by the contra,
tors. 1t is stated that this was to be
expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
This council has secured over 100 per cent.
act gain, and is still adding 10 the num-

Special deputy grand regent says that
his year Will beat the past year as a
record breaker. Members ara sui APP
plying for application blanks to have
heir friends ill up.
Tre Barlon neiants Council CT the ROY
Il Arcanum will ne instituted on Monday
night, November 18th, at Parish Han.
me institution announced to have &C.
-urred on November 10th was postponed.
owing to their being SO many applicants
who wished to have their names on the
.narter list Brother j. j. Wright dep
uty grand regent is Kept busy getting the
applicants to Dr.. Martin, and states that
para phernalia has arrived from the grand
St crelary. j. b. Blanks. There Will De
,alse delegat ton from Richmond to assist
N the institution OF this new council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Jr. O. U. A. NJ.

During the pas, week the Junior Order
United American Mechanics have been
busy. On Monday nigh; last State Urea s.
urer Carlton Instituted large council of
Daughters Of Liberty In Davidson's
Hall
The council started off with about sew
enty-flve names. and promises 10 be a
riva, to Star and Crescent. of the West
End. which has membership OF between
81, and 400.
Members Of the various councils are
now organizing another council which
will be made up mostly of young men.
md have already quite a number of
nanneS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
knights of Columbus.

Perhaps the most popular secret organ
fzation in the city IS Richmond Council.
No 1896, Knights of Columbus.
AT each meeting applications are pour.
ing In. and the order is not only beneficial
to the young man in financial way. but
furnishes food for deep thought as at
each session speakers well-known. de-
liver addresses. and a muse programme
IS arranged.
AT the meeting OF the council last We'd
nesday night, twcnty-seven candidates
we're put through the second degree. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

An amended declaration was filed yes
terday afternoon in the Law and Equit,
Court in the case of T. Hunter Staff who
sues by his next friend. vs.. Hugh Camp
bell. for damages for injuries received
by being run over by carriage belong
ing to Mr.. Campbell. Mr.. L. o. Wenden-
burg Is sa<orney for the plaintiff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
For Twenty-Five Hundred.

Accommodations will be provided for
the apparel of 2,50J people. This is 500
more than was formerly provided for by
the crude methods which existed up to
this time AT every social function at the
White House for years. when the attend
ance was large NUMBER of big boxes
were brought up from, the cellar Of The
building and placed in the vestbule. In
these boxes We're accommodated the hats.
c!oaks. and wraps Of the guests. When
the guests have Invested themselves of
their apparel they will pass into the ba Sc.
ment Of the White House, and on either
side OF the hallway will find dressing
rooms. on one side for ladies and on the
other for men. From this basement to
the old hallway west of the East room,
on the second floor. is stairway. ten
or twelve feet wide. BY this stairway
guests will go up into the East room and
the Red and Green parlors.
For Police Squad.
At the southeast end OF the east ter
race will be large room which will be
used as headquarters for the police
squad stationed at the White House and
In the grounds. The room will be an
appropriate one Ia every way. The east
eerracS via contain payapok wa.le aad I,
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address. by Miss Armstrong.

The Woman's Missionary ma SIS meeting
this afternoon at Grove-Avenue Baptisr
church a P. NJ, will be addressed by
Miss Annie Armstrong. of Baltimore. cor
responding secretary of the Woman's
Missionary Union. of the Southern Bap-
fist Convention. All ladies are invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

The week Just closed has been an ex-
ceptiona,iy brisk one in the circles OF
eraternai organizations.
Many special md open meetings OF the
various orders have been held and degree
teams have had their share OF the work
tc perform.
suprerne officers of several cities have
made visits 20 the city. and the week has
been one OF great benefit to both members
and those who are about 20 Join.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
The. Orders qna the
lSrat@rmittii

degree was most impressiveiy excmpllied
by the degree team. The musical pro-
gramme on this occasion was exception
ally good. and greatly added to the sub
Unity of the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

The suit Of the Virginia Construction
and Builders Supply Company. was dis
missed in the Circuit Court yester-
day by agreement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
With the pruids.

c. r. Painter. Of New Orleans La. SUI
prerne arch of the United Ancient Order
pf Druids in America, has been IN Ricn-
mond for several days. His visit TO this
city a, this time Is due to the fact that
he Supreme Grove. at its last session
neld 1T Putin Bay. o.. in August last.
divided the jurisdiction Of Virginia and
Ncr.h Carolina: thus necessitating the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Davis nIonument Fund.

The following amounts have been re-
ceived by the treasurer OF the Jefferson
Davis Monument Association since her
report closed November list:
E. c. Walthall Chanter Holly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
pythinn,. Proposed Castle.

The proposed new castle for the Pyth-
ians Of this city continues to arouse much
cnthrsia srl. especially among the young
members of the order. DanviIle- Hannp-
ton. and Portsmouth each have hand
some building of their own. and Rich
moni would be greatly ornamented ar
chitecturally. and the order benefited
greatly by the erection of a castle here.
IT is claimed that there is not large
room in this city which is large enough
to admit Of the proper exempiihcation q.
the degrees and on this ground the pro:
jcct is being urged.
Ivanhoe Lodge conferred the third rank
on a prominent young physician on
Thursday night at its meeting in Lee
Camp Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
q. p. o z.

It is now thought that tho Ellls' Homo
kill be ready for dedication about the
md of this month or the first week in
January. On this occasio grand iolli-
fca!ion viii be held. ard some of the best
known members Of the order in the United
States will be here. Richmond Lodge
meets Thursday night IN regular session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
ROYAL Arcanum,

On the evening OF November 10th Dep
utT-Grand-R Regent Harry Kemp will insti-
t,!te new lodge on Barton Heights. At
the n-esrt time there Is thirty eight names
on the charter list.
Mcr--'hH Ccr-cil had a big meeting
last night at which time a class of f1f-.
teen was initiated. Minitree Folkes deliv-
cred strong address on the benefits Of
the order. and refreshments were served
drrirE the evening.
There was grand rally Thursday
night. at the McCarthv. Shcckoe. and
Henrico councils. At Mccarthy Council
the meeting WIS very large. and the inner
man was well provided for. Brother Min
itree Folhes gave a very Interesting ad-
dress on fra ternalism. Brother S. L.
Bloomhers. supreme representative. gave
a glowing address on the growth of he
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-27
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CARRIGAN WON.
Marshal County Primaries Give him
the Best of the Senatorial Fight.
Very truly,
FL C. RICH.

MoUNDsvILLE, May 27.-The pri-
mary election Saturday to select dele
gates to the Congressional and Sena-
torial conventions was the hottest
fight seen in Marshall county at any
election for some years. The fight
for Senatorial delegates between the
Carrigan and Meighen factions was
hottest. Carrlgan won by an over
whelming vote,
For Congressional delegates the
Doyenor people have near 80 of the SO,
an increase of four over two years ago.
In this fight the hardest work done in
the county was at the Court House
and links precinct in the Third ward
of this city. AT both places the Show
alter delegates won.
The defeat of Meighen for State
Senate, while not surprise, is great
deal more decisive than even the most
enthusiastic Carrigan supporters had
anticipated. Meighen at one time
was Chairman of the State Republi-
can Executive Committee, for years
was political dictator of this county
and several times aspired to Congress.
This time he made the greatest fight
of his life and received the greatest
defeat. He lost every delegate in
Moundsville, his home, as well as in
Union district, Carrigan's home, and
ia Cameron. AT the latter town three
delegates were elected by the Gregory
people.
The outcome OF the Senatorial con-
vention, which meets at New Martins
vile June I, is doubtful. OF course,
Meighen will not be in it, but CARR
gan, with about 80 delegates from
Marshall, and Gregory with all of Ty-
Ter and three Marshall delegates, will
be problem for Wetzel county peo-
pie to solve.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-27

was set whirling, flashes Of color came
and went, and blendid with these
were patches OF painful silence, made
intermittent by the rodent gnawing
at the partition,
While all this was taking place, we
sat on tool box Of evident antiquity
which grumbled each time we moved.
The Chairman courteously addressed
himself as Mr.. President, and suggests
adjournment The tool box gave a
sigh of relief as we arose. The at
mosphere again found its usual CRAWL
ty and we went home. Gentlemen,
these swaddling clothes OF childhood
must be thrown off. Pitch your
tents in field Of proper meet and
bounds Reorganize your Association.
Get new set Of Bylaws. Before you
do this put in a Bell Phone. You
will need it like we do. We can't do
without it. Without a dollar in the
pot, we prayerfully submit the
above.
Very truly,
II C. RICH.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-27
CITY COUNCIL.
Not a Great Deal of Business
was Transacted.

Yhfrty new Fire Plugs are to be put
in Sidewalks to be Repaired More
Paving Talk About Beechurst-Bond
Filed with City by tax Collector
Other Business.
City Council met In regular session
Ia Monday evening. Among the most
matters Of business trans
tcted was that relating to more fire
plugs. Thirty new ones were ordered
I the Union Gas and Water company
ind are to be placed by this company.
These will more amply provide
)he city with fire protection and will
Under the new contract not be as ex-
pensive as they were formerly by a
big percentage.
Lee Gidley was appointed commit
Nc of one TO see to the repairing Of
me steps to Greenmont and also the
|idewalks to that part Of town.
w. G. McGrew, J. M. Wood and
Layton Coombs were appointed to look
bitter the paving of Beechurst and
Rrarie Avenue and see what has been
Delaying the work on these streets.
They have power to hustle the work
III they can.
A committee of three was appoint
I'd to confer with the county court
fifth reference to repairs TO be made
o the bridge over Falling Run on
seechurst. No action was taken in
regard to the tootbridge leading to
|'unnyside.
j. f. Weaver gave his bond of $780,
100 as tax collector and treasurer and
: was accepted.
M. S. Garrison received permission
3 style his place "The City Morgue"
Ind In case any untortunates should
| ome to hand requiring to be placed
q place of this kind he is to accom-
|aodate them free Of charge to the
lily.
Building permits were granted to
IN. 81. Bailey, DIR. S. S. Wade and
ohm Edwards.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-27

of Interest.
FAIRMoNT, May 27--Rev. j. Bald
win Fizer, who says he is from
Wheeling, is in serious trouble in
Preston county. The reverend gen.
tleman arrived in Kingwood several
days ago and told hard luck story
to Junior" Brown, who is promi
nent West Virginia politician.
Brown needed a man in his barn
and hired Fizer.
One day heleft his coat in the bug
gy house and when he returned for
it his poeketbook containing a ten
dollar note and check for $55 was
gone. So was Fizer, and a search
was made for him. Brown found
his man on the street. he acted as
if nothing was wrong and soon went
back to the stable, where he finish
ed up his evenings work. Thenext
day he went to Grafton and endors.
ed the check with the name James
Baldwin and got it cashed at the
Bank of Grafton.
Fizer was arrested by Sheriff Len
hart of Kingwood and lodged in
jail This morning he confessed to
the stealing of the check and to the
fact that he had two living wives.
A recent visit of George C. Stur-
giss, the Monongalia candidate for
State Senator, and his friend, ex-
Mayor Posten of Morgantown, to
this city for the purpose of seeing
how the land lay in this county did
not prove to be so everlasting pleas
ing to these gentlemen, and they re.
turned home convinced that if Mr..
Sturgiss beat c. W. Swisher for the
nomination he would have to do it
by one of the hardest fights of his
life.
A meeting was held with local Re-
publicans and it was decided that
the names of both candidates could
60 on the ticket at the primaries and
the one receiving the greatest num-
Der of votes would be allowed to
choose the delegates IN the Senator,
ial convention.
Mr.. Sturgiss and his friends keen
ly feel the strength of Mr.. Swisher.
who will without doubt, receive the
solid vote of his own county. This
is not the first time that Marion and
Monongalia have disagreed although
there is little feeling in the matter.
But the local committee decided
that Marion could i'll afford to turn
down one of her own sons for any one
from the down the river community.
Mrs. Mary E. Mayors, wife of the
late @. w. l.. Mayors, and one of
the most prominent women of the
city, died last night at o'clock
from complication of diseases,
chief among which was heart trou-
BILE. Mrs. Mayors had been i'll for
several weeks and her family and
friends had little hope of her recov-
cry.
She was about 70 years of age and
leaves the following children: Chas.
of Washington, William of Clarks-
burg, G. E. of this city, Lieutenant
G. W. l.. Jr., United States navy,
now in the Philippines, and Dayton
of this city, Mrs. r. L. Cunningham
of Fairmont and Mrs. H. N. Ogden
of Chicago
After working all day yesterday
the post office inspectors and Post,
master Fleming were able to open
the big safe at the office, which was
shut tightly by discharge of nitro.
glycerene which was poured into II
by burglars. 1t was feared by the
postoffice people that the doors had
been opened and the money and 9th
er valuables taken and the safe clos
| ad auaip