The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
CONGRESSMAN EA
PREPARED. TO WIN
He Will Have Opposition, but is
Confident Of Success.
PERSONAL GOSSIP IN BRISTOL
Confederate Veterans of That City to
Hold Reunion and Pic-Nic-Opera
House Greatly Improved.
Many Social Functions.
PERSONAL GOSSIP In BRISTOL
Especial Dispatch to The rlmes.)


BRISTOL, VA, aug. 16.-Politics In
the Ninth Congressional District are be-
ginning to show signs Of life and an
other warm campaign IS doubtless Just
ahead. The denomination of Hon. VIM.
F. Rhea is sufficient guarantee that the
Democratic end of the fight will be held
up in the best of style and that gentle
man confidently expects to serve a third
term in Congress- The fact that he de-
feated General James A. Walker, de-
ceased, in the last two campaigns and
won out in the two contests instituted by
the the, General. has strengthened Judge
District and he is now ready to meet the
opposition in another battle.
The decision of the Republicans to
ly understood that they would not do
SO. has brought out two candidates for
the h9nor with with others in prospect The
and Hon. Robert w Blair. Of Wythe-
vile, son of the late Hon. Frank S.
good following in the party, but there
are others who are stronger and who, it
is believed. could easily capture the nom
tunities of friends and party workers and
offer themselves. The nomination will
be made at Abingdon on Wednesday.
September Sd, and from that time until
Ninth District are expected to be as in
p rs1l Of 81, SIS s., IS and 1905: in which
General Walker was the standard bearer
of the Republican party and in two of
which he carried that standard to vic
tory I,yI, .e .oon 80 p,,s.o,
and surrounding section have decided
to hold their annual reunion and picnic
in this. city on the third Thursday in
September. Several Well known speakers
are on the programme and number of
prominent Confederates from distance
are expected to be in attendance.
cepton at the palatial home Of her faith
er. Major A. D. Reynolds, on Wednesday
night. in honor of her guests, Misses
Critz and Lybrook, of Winston-Salem,
The work of repairing and redecorat-
ing the interior of the. Harnleiing opera
scheme is pink and blue and white and
gold, and makes a complete and pleasing
change in the appearance OF the interior
of the building.
James Shelton, a young man Of this
city, was struck by a train at Chilhowie.
Va, a few days ago and seriously hurt.
It was thought at the time that his in
juries were fatal, but it is now believed
that he will recover. He was brought to
his home here.
John Pile, near Bristol, had the mis-
dent He was looking after matters about
his sawrill when he slipped and fell
against n circular saw in full motion
which severed the arm between the ell
bow and shoulder.
A. S. Gump. the oldest clothier in
Bristol in point of experience, has re-
tired from business on account of failing
health. From small beginning. thirty
years ago he had built up an extensive
wholesale and retail trade and occupied
one of the largest and finest buildings in
the city. The business has been pur-
chased by Gump &c Mitchell. the former
his son and the latter his head clerk
T. P. Grow and E. .. Rodefer. each of
whom lost a leg in a railroad accident
have returned from Richmond. where
they went to be fitted with cork legs.