The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-01
LAST OF Old
MAGISTRATES
W. H. Mann Wrote Up
the Proceedings.
A CANDIDATE WlTHDRAWS
A Unique Fight in surry and Primo
George counties-Forty Witnesses
in a Dam ge suit--tn Memory
Of Mrs. Boote T>ucker.
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PETERSBURG. VA, Oct. al.-The
death at his homo In Dlnwiddie yestcr-
day OF Mr.. William P. Spain. at the age
of eighty-two years, recalls the fact that
with one exception he was the last OF the
ante-war and wartime magistrates Of
that county. He WIS an honored citi-
zen and served his people well. The
last county court OF magistrates held
for the county before the surrender took
place In Manson's meeting house on the
10th or March. 1865. The magistrates
could not meet ut the courthouse on
account OF the stress of war. The meet.
ing was called to lay q county levy. Cap
tain w. "A. Adams, who was killed imme.
diatcly after the SURRENDER, was clerk.
and William Hodges Mann. now Senator
from Nottoway. was deputy clerk, and
wrote up the proceedings of the court.
or the twenty-eignt magistrates of this
county, majority were present, among
them Mr.. Spain and Mr.. Thomas II.
Boisseau, now of Petersburg, the latter
the only survivor OF the magistrates.
"A WITHDRAWAL.
The report is In circulation that Mr..
w. w. Baugh, OF Surry county. has
Withdrawn IS a candidate for the House
Of Delegates from the legislative district
composed, Of the counties OF Prince
George and slrry. On the oath of Sep
TENDER q primary for the nomination
OF candidates was held In the two coun-
ties, the vote being viva voce In Prince
George and by secret ballot in Surry
DR.. w. B. Daniel. OF Prince George. re-
ceived majority IN both counties. and
about 40 majority over the combined
vote Of his three competitors. among
whom were Judge Timothy Rives and
Mr.. Baugh. BY reason of some irregu-
Ilarit!es in surry. the primary was de-
sclared void by the county committee.
and the field was left open for free
fight. No certificate of nomination has
Prince George committee has formally
declared him to be the nominee DR..
Daniel is now opposed by Mr.. James "A.
Young. an independent Republican, who
Is making a strong fight.
FORTY WITNESSES.
It is said that some forty or more wit
nesses have been summoned In the 10000
damage suit of Russell Collier VS.. the
Virginia Passenger and Power Company.
the trial OF which begins before Judge
Hancock in the Circuit Of this city
on Monday The trial will last for sew
eral days. Afessrs. Hamilton & Mann
and w. B. McIlwaine are counsel for
the plaintiff and Major Miles NJ. Martin.
of Richmond: Ernest Wells. OF Man
chester. and R. n. Mann. OF Petersburg,
will appear for the defendant company.
The case will be a ihotly contested one
throughout. 81 '35..s
FIX Governor William E. Cameron, who
has been on an extended trip on legal
business through the far West. has re-
turned home and Is looking we'll.
AS MRS 5ROOTH-TJJCKER. 4ae sj lS
A memorial service In honor OF Consul
,Booth-Tucker leader OF the Salvation
Army in America. will be held Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock In the arr ~. s'''.
on Hinton Street and an invitation Is
extended to all soldiers, ex-soltiers and
friends to attend.
Judge William II. Mann will deliver
an address to men at the y. NJ G. a.
Sunday afternoon. This Is the opening
service Of the season for men.
"A splendid programme has been ar
ranged for the Pythian memorial exer-
cises. to be held Sunday afternoon In
the Academy of Music. Thilows band,
OF Rlchnond. will furnish the instruments
tai music, and the best talentin this city
will render the vocal selections The
euloey will be delivered by Grand Cham
cellor George G. cabel. The address
on 'Pythianism" by Past Grand Cham
cellor Ernest L. Cunningham. and the
address on "The Uniform Rank by Cen
eral D. J.. Turner. y
The regular Saturday afternoon tea
at the Country Club this afternoon was
delightful affair. and the occasion was
enjoyed by u large gathering OF the
Young society folk. The following young
,rd'es. assisted In serving tea: Misses
Bessie venable. Helen Yenable. Mary
Friend, sallie Friend. Annie Watson
Bena Johnston. Nellie Hamilton. Rosa
Lunsford, Louise Jones. Julia Budd.
Susie whyte, Mary Ellen Whyte. Mary
Claiborne. Alice Spicer, Miss Neblett and
Miss Thompson.