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Whole number Of votes cast.

tVTINf ''FF
Mr. scott vas declared 20 bo the nominee OF
the convention, and the announcement was re-
ceiyed with cheers,
A committee OF three was appointed TO wait
on Messrs Scott, Pollard, and Perkins and in-
vito them into tho hall.
The nominee. who was not far away from tho
hall. soon arrived and took y seat on the stand.
Az soon as the vote was announced by mo
Clerk Mr. Conway H. sands on behalf Of tbs
friends of Mr. Pollard moved 10 maSe tho noml-
nation Of Mr. Scott unanimous. Agreed 10.
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When the speeches from tho candidates had
boen concluded tho speaker announced the next
business 20 DO the nomination oi the Lleutenaht-
Governor.
nominated Major J. Hoge Tyler. lie made
speech in which he said be thought Tyler's Eame
would stand well beside hckinney'A
Hon. j. Horace Lazy, OF spotsylyanis' sald n
by the action Of the Democrats Of his county no
had been named for the governor
ship, but he cheeriully Withdrew In favor oil Mr
Tyler. and made a strong speech for lylcr, WHO,
he thought would add strength TO the ticket
A delegate from hddlesex moved that the
nomination OF Mr. Tyler be made by acclama-
ton, and ths was done amid great applause.
w. X. Alexander. Winchester j. X. Jordan.
Pulaski and J. Horace Lacy SpOtsylvanlG-has
appointed 10 conduct Mr. Tyler 10 the stage.
M'KINNEY CONGRATULATED.
While speeches nominating candidates for
Lieutenant Governor we're being made, Ron.
william Lovenstoin, one OF the secretaries
arose and read the following telegram, wnich ne
said was the nrst one received by Captain Nc
Kinney:
PETERSBURG. VA, August Is. 1889. 1923 P. N.
Hon. p. ". Mckinney:
Your friends mere send three cheers aud
| tiger. Selah. THOMAS u. hAIAlNS.
ArroRSEY-GESERAL.
The NEXT business was the nomination OF an
! Attorney ,,-,,, -,
EI-senator Meredith, OF Prince William, nomi-
mated X. Taylor scott OF fauqnier. IN tne per,
eon OF X. Taylor scott, he said. would De IOuhd
| the embodiment OF all those qualities WHICH the
| exigencles Of the Office demanded.
Mr.. Marquis Jones. OF Gloucester, nominated
/ Hon. Henry K. Pollard, Of King ana queen.
| Tidewater should be represented on Inc ucket,
| he thought, and Pollard was the man.
Senator James 1. Gordon. ot Aipemarle,
nominated George Perkins. OF CharlouesFhle,
| who he claimed 70 be lawyer VINO had mas-eteu
all tho deiaIs Of his profession ana an oFa'or'
aud a Democrat who had for sixteen years Ia
bored for his party without hope OF reward
Mr.. w. w. Berkeley. OF Roanoke, secohoeo tue
| domination OF Mr. n. X. Pollard
motion was made tMr. Hay In the chair) 'has
| the convention take a recess until O'CLOCK.
| The motion was carried, and the convention
! adjourned al i:yJ p. N.
J Afternoon Session
| IL was twenty minutes past o'clock When
| Chairman cardwoll lot fall ms gayel ana called
/ the afternoon session Of tho convention 10 ofuor
| The attendance Was smaller Than M any ums
| since the body convened on "Wednesday. ouf
| most OF tho vacant chairs soon founu occu-
| pants. No.
The committee appointed to walt on MAJOR
| Tyler 70 inform him Of his nomination 70 me
| once CT Liurensnt-Governor brought the noIhl-
/ nee In tust before the body resumed business,
| aud as be was suffering from the effects Vt
| kick recently received from horso ana Nisnea
! 70 retire from the platform he was shonca 20
! speak ~ once and the nomination ei sanos'a"s
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the receipt Of a telegram announcing tho deata
OF his son. With characteristic eioquence ne said
Mr. Venable could always DO depended upon
10 lend his services ana talent to tho success
Of the cause. (Applause.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

STRONG TRIPLE CORD.
Itis VOL said that a triple cord is not easily
broken. aud in that triple cord. Mckinney. ~
Ter. and scott, which tho Democratic party has
welded .ogether into o Democratic cable. you
will ind a cord tha, communicates from tho
hearts OF Virginia 10 her highest ofnces. aud
which will communicate the electric nash OK
victory In Nogember next lAppiaase.i
But the business OF this convention is not
complete until Il has organized the party ma
chinery 10 assist your caniilates IN me cafn-
paiZp which they are about 70 conuuct anu 70
consolidate aud mass that great army OF Demo
Gratis who are ready IN virginia 10 respond 70
her call
AN EFFICIENT CHAIRMAN.
You have yet by tho usage Of your party. 10
nominate a chairman OF your Executive Con-
mitteo. and iu coming into your presence &c sug-
eest 70 YOU a name-an earlier tho12ht-then
his name comes into my mind. for know thati In
summoning a new baud % the helm your nrSt
thought will To one OF regret tnet John :. bar
bonr lapplauseL who has so ably and 50 success
fully conducted your affairs, declines 10 receive
again that honor at your hands aud 70 assume
es your chief executive officer the direction OF
this campaign.
You owe him. my counrymen, great deb. OF
n his successor shall be able 70 al hls shoes and
10 lake MS place, then indeed no will measure
up 70 high standard.
MR.. GORDON NAMED.
Among the young men OF our Commonwealth
VINO have had the high am biticn 70 render thoir
stats some service there Is gentleman from
the county Of kappahannock whose name |
know will receive your approval tApplause. J
He possesses the intellect capable OF receiving
high ACCOMPLISHMENTS hc is veil educated
and we'll trained In the knowledge OF public az
fairs. BY she voice OF his own people no has
been given responsible positions 10 your legisla-
tive halls and In The councils Of sour Dsrtv- snd
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gard 10 the matter nor had he sought their sup
port. When he was asked about nus prospects
ef,ar no arrived here no replied that he could
not see any. lie could not see why. IN TINS IN
stance. the last had not been first and the hrst
last. Laughter
"John T. in tho cool" Nr Harris said he Woul1
say TO that gentleman that the convention hhu
laid both Of thcm on the cooling board.
lie expressed tho highest appreciation OF me
gallnnt Phil. Mckinney, 20 whom no pall
glowing tribute aud pledged him his heartesI
support. Mr. Harris spoke OF the Nofk neioIe
the people in the coming campaign ana sald II
was no child's play, and urged every one 70 work
for the success Of the tcket. lie wanted platform
broad enough for all 10 stand upon anu one thAt
would each some WayNard Republicans Nl1 arc
reuentiug O; their sins He urged all the deie-
gates to stand shoulder to shoulder. face to iace'
and elboW TO elbow aud eight tho common enc
my. and predicted that success Wlll perch upon
the banner. iAppause.l
MI. yENABLE's FRIEND.
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WE ARE vIRGIS1ANs.

Now, Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen. let rs all
rernembcr who We Gre aad wha, We are. Let US
remember that We are Nirginaus-ihe sons OF
State which for the iilusirious dead that sleep
beneath her clout.fretted roof seems o be Ia
ture's own Westminster Abbey; tho sons OF
state whose history is written in letters OF living
gold upon tho tablets of,immortRty whoso re-
cords Of herolsm shine with she resplendency ot
the sun at clear midday: whose deeds sparkle
like diamonds in their native beds; whose memo
rios are cGssic, and whose traditions are sacred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
MAInR DANIEL.

The Chair announced that the next business
was the election Of q chairman OF tho state Ex-
ecuttye Committee to succeed Hon. John ). Bar
bOur resigned.
The Char recognized Major John ". Daniel TO
mako the first nomination.
Major Daniel. amid loud cheers, came 70 tho
fr1pt and sai1.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
FAREWELL.

Ard now. predicting a glorious victory Ia No.
VEN m1er which will light up our mountains and
our valleys with its nonfrcs and nli the air with
tho shouts o. Nirgina's true sons. broken by the
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MAJOn TYLER s Nh.

songs OF eladness Of her fair daughters from the
sea TO the mountains, hid you farewell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
BROTHERS ALL.

Ana while remembering that we are Vir-
Cnians ie. US also RENE eniber that We are cit-
zeus Of one common country, united and bound
together by tho ties Of a national Union. cement
cd by q national Constitution. grand In re-
sources sublime in lovcliness. superb In siateli-
ness great In mon. "a strength. and In power
Let ue. too remember that we are Democrats
and members Of party that hiss never covered
before any foe. abandoned any principle. for
saxon any doctrine. and which stands to-day a.
ths defender of the Constitution and tho mighty
enemy Of combinations. trusts, snd monopolies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

too orn 70 bo affected by the course of any edl-
TOR or editors. however unjust, mean OF , cop.
temptiole may have been their warfare aehlns.
me- / might loathe them as ioaiho the Ineanes.
aud most detesianlo hing that crawls or poisOns
the atmosphere Of Gods creation. yer te eeI-
faro OF my state and tho succe8s OF tho Dchv-
cratic party shall hold lar above personal iec :,
ings and would sUuru myself II perhl'le1
those people 20 dompen my ardor or c,c' my
zeal IN ihe cause Of Demo racy, when - III II
giain's cause. ! may dSspise them. Dut iO'o
my parry nud my state.
Il THE FRONT KASE.
and. Mr. Chairman and gentlemen OF INC
convention. You have named yOur leader. ehn
you have placed epaulst'es upon his shouidlsrD
and put your nag IN his hands. Next comes 'hs
battle -,
Ichalience any man 20 90 farther han VIII
Ichallenge any man 70 carry the uag OF be-
noerrcy m5re defuutiy than VIII.
The little talent with which have been CO.
dowed all the sfrengfh ond energy ~ pouy.
mind. aud s0al vii he devoted % Inc service Vi
fne state which / love more than my ne. anu
OF walcii TRUST I c1n say with all the sincerity
OF 4 sincere nature -.
Perish my poor name, perish M niue lsine'
perish my All. but Jet my >ta-o ilYc-lye IN the
Glory Of her deeds. in tho grandeur ot het
achievofncnts. In tho splendor OF her trsli;lons.
in he hrfoisn of her sons, sad The devotion or
her daucliers--live m her history 90 hfilllani
and In her civilization 90 snOtloss
80 TRAITORS.
Thl. = memorable day IN the history OF Nir-
rinia. Here assembled arc her repre-eriatlVe
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out OF season 10 servo them. and II can do 20
more can, when my eyes are set 10 behold for
the last time tho sun In the heavens IN my feooo
way with my feeting breath pray God TO bless
ihAm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
ME-. F1GOAT.

Mr. Fiygars WAS tho last secOndng speech
made and after a few moments Of delay the
call Of tho roll began. The YOto consumed
something over an hour. The race between
Scott aud Pollard was quite close, with the Tor
mer slightly iu the lead. Mr.. Perkins also re-
ceiycd n handsome vote. Before the call OF tho
counties aud cities had boen concluded the
changing ~ votes began. The name Of Mr.
Perkins was Withdrawn, and numerous changes
we're made H. fact, hardly single county al
lowoi ia figures % remain a. originally given.
The transfers we're made so rapidly and there
was 80 much applause in the hall that tho clerks
could hardly hear all Of the alterations desired
10 be made.
When tho vote hal boen verified hy counties
and ,he aggregates made It was announced to
he az follows:
Eor Pollard ..,................. Gg6
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MAJOR TYLER ACCEPTS.
Gentlemen OF tho

for Attorney. General was temporarily su
pended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

At the close Of Mr. Harrs's speech the Chair
man introduced Dr. NJ q. Holt, who sald mat
Mr.. Vengble had been called TO Petersburg on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

WHITE SUI. Seafsosl
WEST Va,
August is. iss9. J
Captain Yaii. ksKis.
asy:
Como D. zee me on
tho Isl OF Jan ary
next | am going %
retire from business
= Want 70 turn Interests
Ia Which ws are all
concerned over 10 sase
hana.S
Yours 70 count on.
FIrz LIE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

nosltion nj n great sacrifice 20 myself, pecu-
niarily aud otherwise; but who could nos make
a sacrifice when fifteen hundred noble men IKE /,
these before mo tO-day-the representatives 81
VirginiR pemrccacy-demani ~ lApplauso
40 call has ever been made upon me, siucs !
have been wcancd. by the Democratic party mat
did not heed, ana never intend 10 turn ueai
ear 20 her call. lApplause.l
Now, gentlemen. | lust wish 10 say 10 you inst
accept this honor; take your banner; Wil'
carry IL before this people aud endeaYor 20 re-
present to them as FAR as ] am able somethlng
Of what il represents. and that the future OF De-
mocracy may be made to meet the grandeur OF
its best 1 thank you for the honor you nave
conferred upon me.
MR.. GORDON.
Mr. Charles Gordon. Of fauquier, seconded
the noainatiOu OF Mr.. Scott, OF tho samo county.
for Attorney-General lie referred 10 Mr.. Scott
az A bieh-touei Christian gentleman. a man
without fear; in sI causes sctusted by honest
cOnylctOnr.
MR.. HoGE.
Mr.. +. Hampton HOge. Of Chrstlanshurg,
made a speech seconding tho nomination OF Mr;
Perkins. The legal profession wanted MIN, ana
on tho part Of Southwest Virginia he named him
as the most popular man.
MAJOR CONRAD.
Major Holmes Conrad. Of Winchester. also Sc
couded the nomination Of Mr. Scott. The Tenth
legion. the Valloy % Virginia. he said, was not
represented By either nominee on tho ucAei.
I hat 40 'tiOn OF ola virginia uchhnd"h r'toSHi =
ton and what was wanted was a man without
Tar the best lawyer. the puresi man. aud In ma
estimation there was no man superior to 4.
Taylor scott In tho course OF his remarks, In
sncaking of Repubcanisnr he alluded TO Ma
hons as the "wretched political Mephis-
topheles."
MR.. PATTESON.
Mr. Camm Patteson. Of Buckingham. second
ed he nomination of hr. Perkins SIR Pate
son thought Mr.. George Perkins tho hnest as
wen IA one OF tho ablest lawyers or orators In
the state
ME. FTGGAT.
Mr.. J. II. II. Figeat, member OF tho House OF
Delegates from Botstourt. next spoke. Ho SAID
two things were needed In tho oiilce or an Attor-
| ney-ticnernl. A man that would add strength
10 The ticket already nominated, aud one who
would MI the onice which had been filled hy
such admirable mon in the past. That man he
thought 70 DO Henry r. Pollard.
SCOTT NOMINATED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
EVENING.
,ll done, brethren!
Morning Session.

SNEAKER Cardwou raped his gayel yesterday
morning at sevon minutes after 10 o'clock ara
fhe convention was pronounced ready TO lroceei
10 pusipes-. Most OF the delegates were IN me
hall, but the crowd had diminished since the uay
before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

Tho committee reported fayorab!y on the reso-
ldtion " Mr.. A. n. MicOu. OF Essox. publiahet
ip Yesterdays Dispatch. fAyOrng equality OF all
sections IN tho distribution Of public patronage
In the state
Mr. }. Taylor sratton. Of Richmond, novel %
lay on the taUie.
Al frst it seemed that this motion would pre-
vail. but Mr. NicOu advocated tho measure, aud
Il Was finally adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
cLArNrp AND AILowED.

Before proceeding 90 further business ana Oal-
lo,ip, the Secretary announced un ofder 70 pro
,sot mo froa bic which occurred the night te-
f,rrl M. mum Der Of votes that certain counties
were entitled 90. When the first bailot was
tbeu, Ch,.tarncid Green, Scott. and AppOmat-
tax had claimed that they were entitled 10 moro
voies tuan the Official hot showed them 70 pc
These claims we're investigated, anu "hcIe IVuhu
% 90 genuine were allowed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

P.sxyitIs. Va. August ia--You VIII believe.
s.,esse' X h BEskgLHr.
nLAcxuoSs. Va. August - -blackstone sendA
hsr. eosrratulations, ana will DO her duty In No
ygmbo5. sn
DASyuLs. Va, August ia-i eonSrAtuiass
you Ireloice with you T. "hsoS-
srAusrcs. Va. August M--Aess2s eoser..a-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
THE SECOND BALLOT.

The convention then proceeded with regular
bl.nrss The Clerk called the ron a1u ~ lh.
ID t,allot for Governor resulted as follows
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

The members Of the State Central committss
from tho Third dlsirist beli q meeting yestef-
day, az shicn the following members were pres
seat: Messrs william Ryan and samuel ltegi.-
ter. 0t Richmond, end J. ID. odeh, @ Ne"
keut
Co,onei y. O. James Of GoOchiani. was unaai-
mousiy chosen chairman Of tho DisIrics Con-
mlt.ee
Congratulations from Governor Lee and
Others.
following are some o. the teIesrars received
by Captain Mckinney yesterday;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
SOUTHAMPTON SATISFIED.
Mn. noRpoN CHosKN.

A motion % make the nomination of Mr. Cor
don bv acc.ama;ion was submitted and adopted.
Several friends telegraphed their congratula-
Iltions 70 Mr.. Gordon, among the number Mayor j.
Taylor ElIyson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

Mr.. Stubbs mado All e1ort 10 Introduce reso-
luton which no wished adopted under sus-
pension Of tho rules, but the Chair ruled him
out u order, the same resolution having oeeu
referred 10 tho Committee on RESOLUTIONS aud
not acted uDOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

Just before the convention adjourned Mr.
Cardgell returned his thanks 70 the BODY for 10
uniform courtesy. a..
Ile then declared the convention adjourned
sine die, at bGlf past O'Clock. aud the few dele
gates who had lot already retired ye.aied their
seats and wendcd their way 10 their hotels salts
Ned with tho work that had hoen accomplished
thus went out Of existence the most represeuia-
tive convention that over assembled IN this state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

Gentlemen --Koenly regretting that my en-
forced absence does not permit mo 10 express
more fully my appreciation of the honor YOU
have seen it 10 brstow upon me, rcalinDS mo
immense responsibility thereto attached sni
tha magnifgds OF the Interest involved, am
proud % accept the igh trust with which have
been nonOred. and believe hat The convention N
recognizing tho young Democracy 0f virginia
have struck the keynote OF tho coming compaign
IN 80 far as uniting energy and earnesiness OF
purpO.e can atone for my iack OF years. 90
not fear tha, tho party will regret Us choice.
BASIL B GORDON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16
MEETING or BEiRSE MEs

meeting Of tho friends Of Colonel X. y.
Bolrne was held st sanger Hall yesterday morn
ing. Mayor EilysOn Mas chairman OF the meet
inS and delegates 70 the convention from every
section Of TIE state we're present CON mittees
were appointed b look after his interest Ia no
convention. The enthusiasm and devotion ol hls
friends must have been very gfaiiiylng 20 Soio-
nei Beirne for no nominee for Governor has had
- tarofa.a or irlI.fed lnlInMnra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

Mr. Camm Patteson Of Buckingham, second
cd ne nomination of Mr. Perkius. Sir. Pate
son thought Mr.. George Perkins tho hnest a.
well IA one OF tho ablcst lawyers or orators In
the state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

This distinguished gentleman was next pre-
sented said he.
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VIM. RADAMS MICROBE KILLER.

is List of Patrons Constantly In
creasinR In San Antonio and
Throughout the State.
This medicine is unexcelled as q
blood purifier and appetizer. 1t Is
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Used for catarrh, it has fine effect.
Those who use it recommend it to
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praise.
Consumption, when the patient Is
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Asthma has been cured in many in
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If you have chronic neuralgia give
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Try the Microbe Killer for rheuma-
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Sold exclusively in San Antonio by
Richard Gehlert, No. l Commerce
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Note-Be careful to get the genuine
article. Since our great reputation
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-Theo. Artzt will furnish the best
music for picnics, balls, weddings.
Leave orders at 800 Acequia street
IL Inn
Better "trade" than pay cash
Insurance money paid your "home
company" will surely come back to
you soon in trade. 1t stays; is dis
tributed here. S-23-lm.
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Their New Wagon.

Mr.. Charlie Schriener is out driving
this morning in a handsome new de-
livery wagon, which was manutac-
tured in this city expressly for the
Alamo Brewing Company. This
brewery will have some of their beer
on sale in the early part CT next
month. In the meanwhile you are
invited to inspect tho handsome wag-
ons and horses, as well as drivers OF
the company.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-19
MOrtuary,

Sept. l8.-Henry Drummer, 81 years,
tertiary syphilis, ward 3.
Sept. jonathan Grigg Graham,
9months, tuberculosis, ward :.
The Stations.
The circular of the Arkansas Pass
railway, announcing the opening of
this line of railway to Houston, has
been received.
Following is list of stations on Hous-
ton Extension, with distances from
Wallis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-19

The talesman who, on being asked
by the lawyers for the Cronin "sus-
pects' what defendant was, replied,
Those murderers over there" may
have been little at fault so far as
technical accuracy, but his main idea
was all right.-[Chicago Journal.