Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-11-07
THE ELECTION.
WHAT A FEW ROAN0KER's
SAY ABOUT IT.
The BEST THING EVER HAPPENED.
Thc Election of Mckinney of Great
Importance to this City-The
- People Delighted ut Ma.
homes Downfall.

homes Downfall.
The sun rose yesterday in q cloudless
Esky and the air was cool and bracing.
Every democrat looked cheerful and
happy, and even nature herself seemed
in full sympathy with the white peo-
pie of Virginia in their rejoicing over
the downfall of Mahoneism and in
the triumph OF the Anglo-Saxon race.
Nearly every white mans face wore a
smile, while the colored men as rule
seemed disguised with the result.
Men were congregated in little
groups at the street corners and in
front Of some of the principal stores
discussing the events of yesterday,
the vote OF the city and state and
making predictions as to the demo
cratic majority when all the returns
had come in. No one expected this
majority to be less than 100000 and
many predicted that it would reach
40. 900 or more.
The dispatch from Richmond, an
nouncing that General Malone had
treated party of serenaders to shot
from his gun caused considerable ex-
element here, and was the chief topic
of conversation during the morning.
The comments on the shooting were
not very complimentary to the little
boss, andwhen it was reported later
that the shot had wounded colored
republican work ger for Malone, there
was less disposition than ever to pal
late the affair.
Occasionally squads Of negroes
could be seen quietly talking over
matters, and on passing them such
remarks as the following could be
overheard:
IL never did believe we all was
swine to beat 'um no how"
faint no use for niggers to make
any calkerlations bout beatin the
democrats, case we can't do it, no
how
"Gfnnill Malone is a mitey smart
man. but Kunnell Mchinslum is
smarter den he is
II don't keer what dey ssy, de bess
thing the cullud man kin DO jess now
is to let poilyticks alone"
Democrats talk bout money beiE'
used, but never,see none"
! 1t was evident from the general ap-
pearance OF colored voters, and the
tenor of their remarks, that they were
not only thoroughly Disguised with
the turn things had taken, but were
prepared TO look more carefully around
them in the future. 1t will be the
same old story, however; they
will blame themselves for their
stupidity, but when the next election
comes around they will fall into line
at the bidding of their preachers and
white bosses, satisfied to be trans
ferred to any candidate they may
elect in blocks of five, ten or any
other number.
AS the TIMKs' reporter went on his
round he was. asked numerous ques-
tions about the latest returns, and as
he was anxious to learn how the peo-
pie generally felt on the subject he
began the questioning process him
self.
Meeting Mr. Frank Kemp, the active
and irrepressible real estate agent,
soon after coming to this determine
ton, he asked him what he thought
of the election news in Virginia?
sits the best thing that's happened
for many day. said that gentlemen
as he turned his eyes for half second
from New York capitalist, to whom
he was diseoursing on the beauties Of
the property IN Hyde park.
Mr.. James S. Simmons, the live and
energetic member Of the real estate
firm of James S. Simmons s. Co., was
the next man interviewed by the
TIMES reporter He was very busy
talking to three gentlemen from
Pennsylvania about the beauties Of
real estate in the west end, but had
time enough to make the fol-
lowing answer: Il regard. the
election Of Mckinney as of the
greatest Importance to this city,
and to the values of real estate
His election will result in incalculable
good to the city and state, and from
my correspondence before the cleo
ton ! look for the investment Of 8
flood of capital in this city and Gee
tion. Altogether, I am delighted at
the result, and look for renewed conf
dence everywhere, and greater invest
ments."
Major Waugh, manager of the depot
restaurant, said: II am glad Of it, !"
with an energy and emphasis that
carried full conviction of his earnest
ness.
Captain Kindred said, 1--WE want
the state for white men and the vote
shows it" -
Ex-Councilman Kelly said it was a
heavy blow to Harrison's administra:-
ton.
j. A. Dupuy; esq, said the result
in this state was "a regular ground
swell for democracy.
His partner, r. E. Scott, ESQ.,, said
it was "glory enough for one day"
Mayor Carr said the heavy demo-
cratic majority was bound to have q
good effect, and much credit was due
the northern republicans and anti
Mahoneites who co-operated with the
friends of Mckinney 1t was merited
rebuke to- the administration, and
especially to Harrison, Quay, Dudley
and Malone as it,showed very conclu-
sively tothem that Virginians could
not be bought. The election here
was the quietest he had ever SEEM 1t
was indeed a grand victory; and il
Foraker is beaten in Ohio there would
be double cause for rejoicing.
& John w. Woods, esq.,. the next
member of the house Of delegates
from this district said with a, quiet