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NEW FROM RICHM?f^^ RiCHIQND NEWSJ.ETTER Democratic Effort to Get Out' a Full Vota Partially Succeeds. 1 HOW THE VOTE STANDS Second Day'*- besilon of Ibo Danen-? V ten of ibe Confederacy ?Arrival or aar?. JeflTerion D??I?? W?uiiea<lny'? ' i'roErnin A Vomnn of MrrTO Pre ' venu a Pnnlo?Tlie supremo Court ?Dealt, of Former Citizen. (RIcfhnrond Va,. Nov. 7.?The election passed oft so qultely here to-day that only- the closed, doors and curtained rwin?awe of the saloons gave notice that it -was in progress. But for the great exertions of the Democrat lead? ers here the vote would -have been one of the lightest ever cast There were five Democratic candi? dates In the field, and one Republican, a man named A. C. Worsham, and un? known to fame. It was surmised, how? ever, that Worsham had come out at the solicitation of some disaffected Democrats in the hope of beating Mr. 5. S. P. Patteson, who declinerl to (make known his Senatorial preference, although presumed to be a Tyler man. TUB RESULT. For this rensop the Democrats have ? made extra exertions to get out a f?ll vote, hut their success was only partial. The total vote cast here was only 2,627, and of this n umher A. C. War Shaw, the Republican, received only 167. The Democratic nominees were elected "by the following votes: George W. An? derson, 2,535; S. S. Patterson, 2,627; John B. Epps, 2,521; E. C. Folkes, 2,513; 6. L. Kelley, 2.498. DtAUGHTBRS OF CONFEDERACY. The Daughters of the Confederacy continued their sessions here to-day, the time being devoted mainly to a ?business meeting of the Vlirglnia Chapter. Mrs. Jefferson Davis, her daughter, ? Mrs. Hayes, and the hitter's son, Jeffer? son Hayes Davis, arrived this after? noon from New York. To-morrow morning Hon. John H. ?Reagan, the only survivor of Jeffer? son Davis' Caiblnet, now of Austin, Texas, is expected to reach here. 11 To-night a largely attended reception to the Daughters wus held at the Executive MaiiBlon. WEDNESDAY'S PROGRAM. Tho program for to-morrow is an In? teresting one. The tablets to Miss Winnie and the other children of Mr. and Mrs. Davis will be unveiled In St. Paul'a'Church, and at night a banquet will bw held at the Jefferson. The un? veiling ceremonies In Hollywood occur Thursday. Mr. George Julian Zolnay, the eml *Tient ? sculptor, reached Richmond this morning, coming by way of Norfolk. SAVED BY NERVE. Fire broke out in a building adjoining Dee Camn Hall at 2 o'clock torday '??while the hall was filled with delegates to the meeting of the Grand Division of Virginia, U. D. C. Mrs. Norman V. Randolph, tho recording secretary, heard the engines and saw the smoke, hut It escaped the attention of the others. She mounted the president's rostrum and in a good natured and quiet tone asked ? the daughters to vacate tho room at once ns it wn3 needed. She insisted on their leaving, which they did. Fortunately the lire wns a small one and did almost no damage, but tho smoke became very dense and the coolness of Mrs. Ran? dolph may have averted a.panic. |PHE SUPREME COURT. The Virginia Supreme Court of Ap? peals will convene to-morrow morning. The term. It Is expected, will be an un? usually busy one. Among the cases I that will first occupy the attention Of court are those of the Commonwealth vs. Johnson and the Commonwealth vs. Davis, both of which will probably be | dlmissed. The case of Wise vs. the Common? wealth will probably be submitted on I briefs. The case of Willis' executors | vs. the Commonwealth will be argued. Tho next two cases, Robert Bundich | vs. the Commonwealth and Catherine Bundleh vs. the Commonwealth wjll be heard. It will require to-morrow and I Thursday, probably, to dispose of the | above cases. DEATH OF JOHN R. WEST. News has been received here of the 'death In Savannah last Friday of Mr. John R. West, formerly a resident of Rtohmond. Ho resided here several years ns ngent of the Equitable Life Insurance Company. Mt. West was widely known In Richmond. He took u very actice part In eJiuroh work, and was one of the moat enthusiastic Y. M. C. A. men '.. In the cjty. While here he held mem? bership In the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. West went to Atlanta to reside about three years ago. Only a few weeks ago ho removed to his old home at Savannah, where he was born about fifty years ttgo. The cause of his death was heart trouble, from which he had suffered for -several years. Mr. West leaves a widow and child 'Ten. He has relatives In Richmond, among them Major Robert Stiles, n cousin. SECRETARY LAWLESS RETURNS Secretary of the. Commonwealth Jo? seph Lawless returned this morning from a business trip to the North. Mr. Lawless did not go to his home at Portsmouth. The regular ticket has no opposition. It is tho first election held since Mr. Lnw-less attained his majority in which he did not cast a ballot. Had there been any opposition whatever to the Democratic- ticket he would not have failed to exercise the franchise at this time. U. S. CIRCUIT COURT. The calendar of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals Is the largest In the history of this'court. The court will convene Thursday at noon and iY Judges Goff, Slmonton, Paul and Bruw ley will preside. V' The twenty-fourth annual convention 1 ^of the Virginia Christian' Missionary . fleciety will begin at the Seventh Strce^ Christian Church to-morrow morning. Tito Coctop whom Woman Moat f Dr. Greene, ? H". Hth' St., ft'eie 1'or* City, dis- T ' eoverer of that ofeatekt cure /or (tcmen tv?erir.Q ? f/rom tH health, female, complaints cr other dit- | ; ?U4I. Hr. t?r?-ne'* Servura, and teho it teithout 4 , rfeuM the most tkxifut. and : tueeettful vomnn't I pnuiician in Me ttortd, gitet consultation, advice I and coumel fret 0/ charge, to uomen uho arite 1 Aim about their eastt. All cornmunieatioiu are * onfidtntxal, and he, trill tell vou exactly hot to i ?rei/?y--?e. ' ' ' ? PETERSBURG. BUSINESS ? HOUSE ROBBED? | LIGHT VOTE POLLED. Petersburg, Va., Nov. 7.?The elec? tion hero to-day for members of the I Legislature passed off quietly and aj very light vote was polle'd. The regu? lar Democratic nominees were Messrs. W. P. McRae and Thomas B. Ivey, both of whom are ex-members of the Legislature. Mr. S. M. T. Bass run as an Independent Prohibition .candidate and Mr. J- J. Blick as aiL Independent Democratic candidate. Messrs. McRac and Ivey wereelebted. o HOUSE ROBBED. Some time during' the early part of I last night the Boston Installment House, on Hullfox street, wab broken into from tho rear way and robbed of different articles. A negro was seen coming from the rear of the store, but j he eluded capture. An Investigation developed the fact I that the robber had brought out of the store a largo quantity of goods which he had placed at the back door; and which he Intended carrying off when an | opportunity offered. CONFERENCE PROGNOSTICA f TIONS. It Is now thought that there will he no changes made at the Virginia Con? ference, which meets here on the 15th Instant, at Washington Street Church, of the pastors in Petersburg,' except that of Rev. R. E. Barrett, pastor of the Bland ford M. E. Church, whose term expires by limitation. Rev. Geo. W. Wray, pastor of Washington Street Church, said to-day he did not think there was any foundation for the pub? lished statement that he would, proba? bly he removed to Richmond during | the session of the conference. Rev, W. C. Vaden, presiding elder of tho Ports? mouth District, Rev. B. E. Llpscomb, of Newport News, Rev. T. H. Campbell, presiding elder of the Petersburg Dis? trict, and Rev. T. J. Wray, of King George county, will be the guests of Rev. George W. "Wray. SABBATH DESECRATION. At a meeting of the ministers of the| city, held yesterday a paper on Sab? bath desecration was presented by Rev. J. D. Harte, pastor of the Second Bap-1 tlst Church, which was fully discussed. I The paper was referred to a commit? tee of live, who will make Us report] one month hence. Mr, W. D. Cooley, of South Dakota, I 75 years of age, is building a boat on Ehe wharf here, In which he proposes to go to Boston, where, It Is said, there Is over $3,000 belonging to him, which has been Invested by the county au? thorities. How Cooley come in posses? sion of the money was not ascertain? ed. ROANOKE. CHURCH TROUBLE?ACCIDENTAL? LY . S H OT?E LO PEM ENT. Roanoke, Va., Nov. 7.?The trouble In Calvary Baptist Church 13 not at an end ns yet. The pastor. Dr. Hale, has given out that nil members who attend theatrical performances and dance at the gennan are not wanted. About twenty members were cut off last week, and it Is expected that fully as many mQre will quit the church this week. j The pastor laid down the law again yesterday and asked all who endorsed his views to stand up. Nearly all stood. One of the most prominent members, however, spoke In opposition to such extreme views. The people who are leaving the church are generally the most Influen? tial members. It will ho recalled that Professor Rasmussen, the organist,' re? signed several weeks ago on account of -slmllur remnirks made by tho broth or of the pastor. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. George Dowry, a farmer, was shot In the face to-day by Colonel R. H. Wood rum and Clarence Moomaw, who were bird hunting.' Tho shooting was an ac? cident. Mr. Lowry was coming up the hill Just as the guns were discharged. His wounds are painful but not dan. gerous. AN ELOPEMENT. Miss Rosa Graveley, a stenographer, and daughter of Joseph Graveley, -of Snowvllle; Viu, and E. O. Kernan, a Roanoke merchant, eloped to Washing? ton, D. C? Sunday morning, where on their arrival they were united In mar? riage. They will take a ten days' bridal trip before returning to Roanoke. WILLIAMSBURG Wllllnmsburg, Vn.. Nov. 7.?The Wil? liam and Mary foot ball team Is nr rnglng for a game with Newport News and Portsmouth. Mr. Elwell Scott, who has spent the past six years In the Philippines, Is expected to return here next spring, lie will spend,six months here, nnd during his stay will purchase n lot of machinery to take to our new posses? sions In the East. Kx-Congressmnn Rlchnrd A. Wise, of this city, who Is contesting the seat bf Hon. W. A. Young from the Second District, says he will he seated, and considers his case against Mr. Young stronger than In ISfiR, when he won the contest over the congressman-elect. A Vom rut to lio |5 uncoil, (Special to VIrglnian-Pllot.) Richmond, Va., Nov. 7.?Judge Brown, of the Bedford County Court, to-day overruled the nppllcatl?n for a new trial for Lulu Smith, convicted of poisoning her husband last August, nnd sentenced the woman to hong on the 12th of next January. Rollof In Six Hours. Distressing kidney nnd bladder disease relieved !? six hours by "Now Great South American Kidney Cure." It is a great surprise on account of Us exceeding promptness In relieving pain In bladder, kidneys and back, In male or female." Re llerves rotentfon of water almost Immedi? ately. If you want quick relief and euro this Is the remedy. Sold by Walko, Mar? tin & Gray, druggists, Norfolk, Va, ' w&th-ly TOWN OF SUFFOLK kNows Notes From the Capital of Nansemond County. / Annual Meeting or HcocUhoWpr? or Wntor nn<1 I.lKhi t'oiupnuy ? Ap p; oi.ol.luic Xnptlul??A Dunco Club Or;niil7..'il - i rrn) nil Jlon 11 on. (Special to Vlrglnlan-Pllot.) Suffolk, Va., Nov. 7.?The stockhold? ers of the Suffolk Light aud Water Company had their annual meeting in Suffolk to-day. There were 216 shares of stock represented out of a total of 250. Some routine business was done and a few improvements were dis? cussed and reported on favorably. A The following officers were named for the next year: Max Greif, of Balti? more, president; George L. Barton, of Suffolk, vice-president; C. H. Causey, Jr., of Suffolk, 'secretary; M. Hecht, treasurer; the above, with S. J. Hecht, directors. SUBSCRIBERS' SALE. The seat sale for subscribers to the Louise Brehany Company will begin at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at the box office or the City Hall Theatre. Colonel Grover gave another exhibi? tion of war pictures to-night. COMING MARRIAGE- , Cards have been printed telling of the marriage of Miss Marlon Estelle Freeny to Mr. Henry Seth Eley. The ceremony will be performed at the Main Street Methodist Church at half past 3 on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 14. Mr. Paul T. Oohoon Will he best man, with Miss Louise Freeny, a sister of the bride, as maid of honor. The bride-to-be is the older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Freeny. She i3 a member of the Main Street Metho? dist Church choir and is a popular young lady. Mr. Eley Is a pharmacist at J. H. Stewart's drug store. He Is a well liked young man. DANCE CLUB ORGANIZED. The Suffolk Cotillion Club met last night and effected an organization by the election of the following officers: J. Thornton Withers, president; Frank A. Hallndny, secretary;-- H. M- Carter, treasurer. There are sixteen members to start with. The next german will be held November 23d. PERSONAL. Mr. James C. Causey. Jr., who had been visiting Suffolk friends and rela? tives, left to-day for Kinston, N. C. ?lr. George W. Sanderlln, of Whaley, Va.. registered at the Commercial Hotel to-day. Mr. Bob Idol, of Winston, N. C, has finished a stay In Suffolk. HBWPORT NEWS DROWNING OF MR, GRIFFITHS? HAMPTON ODD FELLOWS. Newport News, Va., Nov. 7.?The re? ported drowning of Mr. George E. Griffiths, the popular young business man of the firm of Grlfnths& Lewis, was confirmed this morning with the return of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lewds, ?partner of Mr. Griffiths, who left last night to Identify the body and bring it back to this city for interment. The remains were hrought to Old Point this morning on the steamer Old Point Comfort, of the New York, Phila? delphia and Norfolk railroad, the same boat from which deceased fell to Ills watery grave, and were brought here in an- undertaker's wrigon. The hour of the funeral hns not been definitely set, but will .take place from ?the late home of deceased on Thirtieth street, and will take place'soon, ns the body was In the water nearly twelve hours before it was recovered. Mr. Lewis stated this morning, on his return from Cape Charles, that the drowning was in all probability the result of a "paralytic stroke and that Mr. Grlfllths must have fallen from the steamer just -before it made a' landing Sunday night to transfer dts . passen? gers to the north-bound train. He identified the remains ns soon as he saw them and at once took charge of the -Effects on-his parson. SPECIAL TERM OF COURT. * Judge Blackstone will hold a special term of the Circuit Court here to-mor? row, principally for -the purpose of dis? posing of, at once for all, the cose of the defunct Atlantic Transportation Company. This company's affairs have been in the courts here ever since the concern went into the hands of receiver's, and It is hoped to-morrow to straighten out the tangle in which some half dozen lawyers are Interested. The Dudley bankruptcy case comes up to-morrow in the United States Court at Norfolk. 'HAMPTON ODD FELLOWS. Monroe Encampment. I. O. O. P., of Phoebus, had a rousing big time at the hall of Chesapeake Lodge last night, when thirteen candidates were given the Patriarch's degree. Past Grand Pntrlnrch Haas presided, and there was a large number of visitors present from Newport News, Hampton, and Old Point. After the degree work was completed, the visitors were Invited In? to the large assembly hall, where they sat down to an excellently nrennred banquet, to which all did full Justice. Ruth Rebeknh Lodge, I. O. O. P.. SUFFOLK ACVERTISEMtr.'TS L'^sT-^SUN DA V EVEN! x?~rPK ween J. II. Faber's photogriph nai? lery and the Christian Church, a plush collarette. Howard if returned to (). V. Foust, at FabeT's Gallery. ? no7-3t O" ~YSTHR; NEWS---I ~SELL OYSTF/RK by the measure, stew, fry or In the shell. They are fresh and fat. When you want good oysters call on ino at the 'old reliable stand in the rear of City Marke: I have both phones. S. E. COGGSDAL.13. nol-Gt HAVING B15F.N APPOINTED CITY . Ticket Agent for the SOUTHERN RAILWAY, I can now sell LOCAL AND THROUGH TICKETS to all pofnts on that road as well as to all points via Norfolk. Washington and Baltimore. See me bofore you leave. Respectfully, W; ?? EI..AM, Suffolk, Va.. At,Woodward & Elam's, Ins. oilice. rp O'.THE i PUB WCr-OWJ NG~ TO" PAIL L uro/ of health, and not being able to attend to my mercantile business as I should I have decided to discontinue the same, 'and have appointed Mr. J J. s. BRANCH to take charge and settle. All persons holding claims against me-should Send them to him at once and they will I be settled. Yours truly. G. W. HAUGHWANT. I Crittondon, Va. no2-0t The first bite ? you take Is :> a rcvejatior. The last bite you take gives you an appe? tite for more* There is a peculiarity about Unoeda ?Jlnjer: Wayfet*. ; The more you eat the more you ?want, but you " can eat to. your satisfaction without eating* too m^ny. It's the delicacy of a Uneoda Jlnjor Wayfei" that makes it appe? tizing ; it's the goodness of a Uneeda ?Jlnjef Waufer that* make's" it wholesome. Every is just right. It contains a touch of ginger to make it delicious; it contains the best of every thing to make it good. It reminds you of the old fashioned Ginger Snap?it's so different. Have them on the table; give them to the children; never let your supply run short. Sold everywhere in air tight, moisture proof boxes, just like the famous Unoeda Biscuit. Made only by NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY. Proprietors of the registered trade mark?"Unoeda." opened their fair in Phoebus last night, I and will continue It through the week. The attendance last night was not so large, but the ladles did a, very good business considering the fact that sev? eral other entertainments were going on. Tcnel'i Care? on tiro. (By Telegraph to Vlrglnlan-Pllot.) Boston, Nov. 7.?The American tramp Steamer Wlnfred, commanded by Cap? tain Langhorne, arrived to-d?y from Galveston, October 28th, with cotton In her forehold on fire. The vessel's cargo consists of 5,150 bales of cotton consign? ed to New England mills. On the second day out from Galves? ton smoke was discovered Issuing from the forward hatch. Steam was at once Injected Into the hold, and by this means the tire was "held in check, al? though not fully extinguished. The steamer continued on her way here with the fire .smouldering among th? bales of cotton, but there was no dan-, ger to the ship. Just how serious the fire Is cannot be ascertained until some of the bales are Tcmoved. The value of the vessel's cargo is about $250,000. Sennlor ItmiltM'a Nlrcn Hurried. (By Telegraph to vtrglnlan-Pllot.l New York, Nov. 7.?Miss Blanche Fowlers Travers became the wife of William Leslie Edison, youngest son of Thomas/A. Edison, the Inventor, at Elizabeth, N. J., to-day. Rev. Dr. Otis Glazebrook, rector of St. John's Epis? copal Church, officiated. The bride was the daughter of the late Dr. Travers. Her uncle is Senator Daniel, of Vlrgin ln. The honeymoon of the young people will be spent in Europe. _s B8&*JttS8fil ,?? IP.l?cd7 Ior no"?us prostration und nil dlsoascs or tho a'ii?ratlvn ffig?$PraKS organs of olthor box, auch as Nervous Prostration Falli.mor Loet Mnnhn ,!i AFTER USING. S?TTO^^^ ? _Sold bv BURROW MARTIN & CO. BIDS FOR CRUISERS. RICHMOND COMPANY PUTS ^N STRONG DICKS. (By Telegraph to Vlrglnlan-Pllot.) Washington, D. C, Nov. 7.?The Wil? liam R. Trlgg Company, o? Richmond; has presented to tho? Naval Board of Construction a formal argument In support of Its claim to build two of the new cruisers, for -which bids were opened last week. The Trlgg Company offers to con? struct the two cruisers for $1,039,000 each, guaranteeing to each a speed of nineteen knots. The hoard has the brief of the Trlgg Company under consid? eration, but no decision yet has been reached. nonncl nod Onerend. (By Telegraph to VIrginlan-Pllot.l Apollo, Pa., Nov. 7.?Five masked men forced their way Into the home of Daniel Wilson, an aged farmer of 'a rural village last night, and after bind? ing and gagging Wilson and his fou sisters, took $1,700 In gold and bills, which Wilson had concealed. The robbers made good -iheir escape. W.H. TAYLOR & CO., 224 Water Street. RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT AND MI LI. SUPPLIES. Aeents for tills suction for the sale of Graton & Knight's .Leather Belting. Now York Bclllns and 1'acitlng Company's Rubber Goods. Knowllon's Patent Pack? ing. Snow Steam Pumus. iny7 Norfolk Iron Works, GEO. W. DUVAL & CO., NO. 15 WATER STREET. NORFOLK. ENGINES. BOILERS, SAWMILL and all kinds of machinery of the most im? proved pattern*. Also repairing ni the shortest notice. Particular attention tu steamboat work. DUVAL'S PATENT BOILER TUBE FERRULES are tha only- perfect rem'.dy?fctw=?leaky bolle tubes. They can be Inserted In a 'fevr mlnules by any engineer, and are war* ranted to stop leaks. THE HENRY WALKE C0~ SAW HILL, And Railroad Supplies, * HARDWARE AND SHIP CHANDLERY "Giant" and "Giant Planer," Leather Belting. "Giant," '?Granite," and "Shaw nut" Rubber Belting. Agent for.. Knowles' Steam Pumping Machine. E. L. MATER. WM. M. WHALET. MAYER & CO., Manufacturers' Agents, Importers and Dealers In MACHINERY and supplies, Tools, Shafting and Pulleys, Engines and Boilers, Pumps, injectors, Syphones Hose, Iron Plpo and Fltt'.ngs, Valves, Cocks &c.. Saws, Rafting Gear, Bolls, NutJ. Washers. Belting. Packing, Waste Iron. Steel. Nails. Oils. Cordage. V/e guarantee the quality ot our goods and also prompt delivery, and with In creased facilities we are prepared to meet all competitors. Inquiries and orders so* l'rfl " 3- COMMERCIAL PLACE. NORFOLK.VIRGINIA. JulS-eou-ly_ Wood! Wood! Wood I We have got it, all kinds. PINE, OAK AND SLAB WOOD. ' Give us your order before winter seta in. Special Inducements in lartje quan? tities. C. B. WHITE & BRO., YARD EAST END BUTE ST. EXT. S. Bell, 1115. S. States. 1051. DR. ANNA GIEBING Kcgislerei Physlcin I .; I'rtvate Isanliarium of high r?i>ute. Veg? etable compound for femalo cuinplalnta tl.OO. LlirV White RegulatlvefPMla ji Wives without chil? dren consult ma. 1601 E. RalUTitor? ?k> UaJUmore. {MdL