Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-24
POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.
Ine situation In Lynchburg and VI.
cinuy-Esttmates as to the Result I'm
the sixth and Adjoining Districls

the sixth and Adjoining Districts
Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LYScHBuRG, Va, Oct 24-After weeks OF apathy
almost unparalleled in politics in this section Of
virginia, the campaign In the sixth district has at
last frightened up, and speakers are now being
heard from every hastings. Barbecues, the old
Time democratic fashion OF capturing votes are
oeing heid In every county, and the people are be-
ginning 70 realize that a great political bat
Tie Is TO be fought in Novem-
oer Both parties are now prosecuting
the canvass with vigor, and the indications are
monstration held In Lynchburg two nights ago,
and addressed by Capt. p. Ii. McCaul, was at
Tended oy nearly every negro in the city, and the
similar occasions, leaves no doubt that McCaull
VIII receive the undivided strength OF his
tSe d05 A. the
element In the democratic ranks Congress
man Hopkins, who boldly announced himself a
some chance CT securing a good following. 1t
turns out, however, that after thorough personal
canvass Oh All the counties, Mr.. Hopkins has re-
turned to his home and practically abandoned the
Tight
TALK WITH Mr. HOPKINS
STAR representative encountered the little
Congressman to-day and asked him II he was still
In the field. "Yes," replied Mr.. Hopkins, "but
only as a matter OF principle" Continuing he
sAu: II DO not expect to be elected, but there Is
certain disaffected democratic element In this
olstrict mat Will not go 10 the polls unless am
Sahaiaste, ana my principle object for remaining
there will be. but every vote counts In
TINS state now II We would elect our national
lickec Inc TACT Is, after a full poll OF the dis
tilct IL mas been ascertained beyond dispute that
MI Hopkins strength was only imaginary, and
that he Will not receive over four hundred votes
about one hundred OF which Will be given him in
This city. The contest, therefore, Is virtually
between Edmunds. democrat, and McCaul, re-
keep stlff backbone several OF their most
sagacious leaders concede the election OF Edmunds
oy at least ], 500 majority.
THE ESTIMATED DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY.
HE STAR correspondent, after careful survey
OF the field, is satisfied that the democratic major
ity will reach not less than $500, and may 90
above that ngure.
IN OTHER DISTRICTS.
Just across the river, in the tenth district Yost
republican, and Tucker, democrat, are making the
canvass interesting, joint debates being held at
almost every appointment OF the candidates On
less some radical change takes place, Tucker Will
carry the district by about $50 majority. In the
NTH district, just south OF US Rev. Posey G. Les
Ter, democrat, is making splendid fight and will
certainly defeat Judge Blackwell by at least I5OO
majority. Cabell, democrat, carried that dis.
trlct In 1884 by 2,4SS, and Brown, republican,
captured it 1856 by 3,l59. Buchanan,
put his majority over Bowen will not be over 500.
Conceding these figures correct the democratic
majority In the four districts named will be g. 45O
III the second and fourth districts the republican
ma1orltes in 1884 reached 800, and II there is
ANYTHING In the signs OF the times this total will
not no. 3e reduced this year It, therefore, remains
Ior OFerrel Wise, Lee, and Kendall to carry their
districts oy majorities aggregat1ng a total or at
least 7511 In order TO give The state to the demo-
cratic national ticket In November In 1884 the
majority in the four districts named was & 767
and In 1885 only 2,SS3. II the democrats MAIN
tam the large majority OF 1884 it will give them
they do 1t?