Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-30
THROUGH THE STATE.
ROANOKE CRY.
The Appreaehins Democratic Deusosssra-
sion-Mr. Randall viii surely be Pre-.

The Apprcaehins Democratic Deuosssra-
sicn-Mr. Randall viii surely be Pre-.
sens-Sieksess.
f(orcaoGdtncc OF the Richmond Dsspstch.l
SEPTEMBER %. 1884.
The Democratic demonstration which
will occur in this city on the Sth Of octo-
her promises 10 be one Of the grandest az
fairs Of the kind ever attempted In South
western Virginia. To those who contem-
plate attending, - well as those who may
I've retarded by reason Of fear that Hon.
s. J. Randall will not be here, II IL only
necessary to sdd that the committee have
the fullest assurance from that gentleman
that nothing but an intervening Proyi-
dcnce win prevent his keeping the appoint
ment. Mr.. Randall will be accompanied in
this visit by his wife, to both Of whom
cordial welcome Will he extended. Grounds
CAPABLE Of accommodating at least 10000 or
more people have been engaged for the oc-
casion. should the weather prove inau-
sp;cious, the two warehouses will lie uti-
lzed, The local clubs, in full uniform,
with the machinc-woIks band, viii consti-
tute a nucleus upon which visiting clubs
apd associations will form In procession.
For the reception Of the lstter ample pre-
paration will be made. IL Is expected that
with the added attraction Of the stock ex-
hibiiion tia, will be in progress at that
time the number Of visitors will be num-
bered by thousands. In addition TO Mr..
Kendall. Mujor John W. Daniel and Hon.
John r. Harris will certainly be here, and
Hons. John GoOde and Waller Il. Staples
have also been invited. IL is hoped that
the occasion viii be one Of rare interest
certainly the City Executive Committee
and the citizens wil spare no efforts on their
part toward contributing to so desirable
result.
IL Is very apparent 10 the Democracy
here tina, Malone has his heart set on the
recovery Of this county 10 his "malign in
fuence": but a repetition OF the result OF
lest fail may confidently be anticipated
"only more so.'
The second annual exhibition OF the
"RoanOke Association for the Exhibition
and Sale az stock" will begin a. the
grounds. in this city, on the 7th OF 0cto-
Ter. and will continue four DAYS. am
informed by the members OF the Executive
Committee and the secretary, j. Allen
Waits. E.q.. that the outlook Is exceeding
IL promising for IN exhibition fan riysllng
the one held last fall. There will be m
unus,,ally large and fine display Of cattle
and sheen. while the horse department
win lie fully maintained. Fifteen sheep
of fine breed were entered to-day by
one man. As an earnest Of the confidence
Of those who seek ''money-making by
these annual gatherings, tine privileges have
heen sold at an advance over last year.
The trials Of speed will lie very interest
ing feature q the exhibition. Fast horses
have already been enteied from points rs
far apart A. Washington city. The present
Ill Ignlfl.ss nlQft the SOgipfN nnDn
a permanent foundation. and establish it
smons the fixtures OF this live young city.
For tins some Of our best and most enter
rri,ing citizens have lab0red diligently,
snd. il is now believed, not in VAN.
4 somewhat too prevalent idea has OBJ
famed abroad. and we have heard II from
various sources. that there was 4 great deal
OF sickness OF fatal character prevailing in
This CITY. Nothing could he farther from
the truth. Tnat there has been sickness and
OF various kinds during the sumner, aud
that there j. some at present, j. true, hut
after thorough investigation Of the sub
joct Of these rumoTs. both at the hands OF
physicians and uudertakers, we Learn that
there has beCn loss number Of deaths than
during any preceding year. Indeed, the
Teath rate has been less. and statistics VIII
prove II. thgn OF any city OF corresponding
pouulation IN the state. II is surprising
that il is 80. considering the fact that SO
much of the city. especially the eastern part
of it, hes been upturned in making eXcaya-
iion> for various purposes incident 10 a
new city.
The Roanoke Democrat the new cam
psign paper issued by our Executive Com
mittee, made its appearance promptly on
Saturday. II is we'll gotten up. and, with
the improvements promised in the next
number. will prove "a thorn in the flesh
10 the enemies OF Democracy. Ii Will be
continued until the campaign ends. aud
circulated both freely and free. REX.