The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-30
THE POLITICAL POT
STILL SiMMERING AND SETTLING
AT ALL POINTS.
"""' waller n. staples Makes n stirriur
H""ress at Fredericksburg Big Demo
cratic Turnout in Norfolk Democracy
with their War Paint On-staunipn.

,p'riah juds" staples spoke here last
hight {" magnificent audience. composed
nl The wealth and intelligence Of the town.
The courthouse was crowded. and all pres
cnt listened with marked attention 10 the
Judges able arraignment Of Malone. lie
ealu all other ISSUES were ~ nothing i'm this
! night, and pictured in lifting terms the
chaos that must ensuc Were Malone 10 sue
coed in his unhoiy crusade.
While Mr.. staples remarks were almost
wholly confined 10 q scathing showing up
Of NahOnc's record. he took the opportunity
Of telling his immense audience all about
the hourishing condition Of the free school
system Of the state. for which. he said.
, there had been spent since 1872 the enOr-
nous sum Of nineteen millions five hundred
thousand dollars. Five millions Of this
sum had been expended for the support Of
the colored schools. and every dollar of it
under Democratic auspices. except that eX-
pended in the two years when the Readjust-
ers were IN power
This showing was in reply Ia an assertion
that Malone is rccklcs-ly and maliciOusly
making all over the state. that the Demo
Gratis are opposed ~ the free chOOl-system.
Touching on the Blair bill for few mo-
ments. the Judge showed cOnclusiyely that
10 was no political measure. being both OPP
posed and advocated by Democrats and Re
puhicans alike: but that among the
'NANHa'@i anu lu'~i WiAA'i VI iA0 'II'H'it~
was lillian Malone.
The Judges remarks were intcrpOlatcd
with many striking and amusing anecdotes
all Of which We're greatly enjoyed 10y his
hearers. they being 80 appropriate that all
present could not fail 10 see their fitness.
The Judge spoke over two hours, and was
earnestly requested 10 continue when he had
brought his remarks to a close, pleading
fatigue, he begged 10 be excused.
Tho 4 i4filr-.piun i4f i1nngfrnfi4 (lIh
out in full force with torches and music, and
gave the distinguished gentleman an en-
thusiastic escort from his hotel 10 the place
Of speaking. The Democracy of the old
burg were never 50 confident and bets are
freely offered with no takers that the entire
Democratic ticket, state and district, will
Doe elected.
The news from the surrounding counties
j, Of the most cheering character. and from
all directions come reports of Republican
defectiOns. While the Democrats are glad
90 hear this. il does not have the effect of
making them relax single effort, and better
and more effective work is being done than
ever heretofore.
The Republicans hereabouts are particu-
LARRY actiNe-ther every move being
watched and its effect discounted. II is re-
ported that they have been supplied with
Doodle tO "a limited extent only. Malone
INN lIl- lN'l Alli lf1i'iN NH'u H'l' - wv
da,s ago that if this district could not be
carried without the Use of money he might
rs well d" throw up the sponge"
Much speculation is INDUCED in 10y them
as Ia the little Boss late trip 10 Washing
ton. where they heard he had gone. lie
Slipped by the town on his return. like
thici in the night" and the faithful here
abouts failed tO get sight of the shrine
Whcrcat they worship.
They 'wore collected ON the street this
morning i'm earnest and excited conNersa-
tiOn. and each one had different reason 10
give for the Generals failure TO advise them
of his going through.
GEEEE,L DEMOCRATIC oUrrOURNG IN
PATRICK.
~rNrNTON. Va. October -. special.
The erandcst Democratic meeting ever held
I'm Patrick and the greatest Outpourins Of
the people ever known here was the meeting
held here to-day. There were more than
three thousand people in town. and before
night the widest enthusiasm was awak-
encd. The Democratic Campaign club.
two hundred strong. accompanied by a
splendid brass band. came mp on special
train. reaching here at II O'Clock. They
were Joined at Martinsyillc 10y the club
there. one hundred strong.
Colonel O'Feuall made one Of the great
est speeches OF his life, and was followed
hy N. e.. Peters. candidate for the senate
from this district: j. llampden llogc. Of
Monteomcry. judge IlairstOn. and Mr..
llardaway From l.joO 10 1000 people lis
tened attentNely 10 ihe speeches.
The Republicans had all their force here.
and tried hard TO break the effect of the
Democratic ''rousement.' They got up an
opposition speaking in the courthouse, and
il was addressed 10y Abe Pedigo and
Judge lybrOck. The latter declared
hc would not support Malone, but
would vote the balance OF the
ticket. This side show failed 20 move the
throng which surrounded the Democratic
stand. and then the Republicans went down
the street and opened a free barrel OF whisky.
They were routed horse. foot. and dragon,
and il was glorious day for the Demo
cracv. Patrick is safe for Mckinney.
Rou usING MEETING IN BRUNSWICK.
PrrrRsBURG. Va, October -. >pe-
cial. Yesterday was truly held day az
Lawrcncevillc. Brunswick county, for u c
Damncrats There was "A large turnout ga
the people. Both sides were well repre-
-eutcd numerically, but the whites en- moSSe
nockcd 10 the stand, where. from Demo
cratic speakers. the words Of sObcrness ana
truth were proclaimed. The negroes OF
Brunswick are fearfully split up. and the
Democrats confidently expect TO carry
the county bY "a sale majority. l ne lIdih
which left Belficld on the Atlantic and Dan
Vile railroad for laWrcnccNille carried 10
the latter place club Of colored
Democrats. who wished not only to-
hear the Democratic speaking AT Law
renccNille but also to show their other
brother. i'm color that they We're
heart and soul enlisted rs Democrats. Abe
and eloquon; speeches We're made by MAJOR
Il. Tavl0r scott our next AttOrney-General;
Colonel X. +. Beine. of Richmond; Mr.. +.
Il. Las,iter. Of this city. and Mr.. Wright.
There will be Democratic barbecue nj
blackstone. i'm Brunswick, on saturday
noNt. The Hon. l.. &. \enablc and other
able speakers are expected 10 be present.
II is doubtful, indeed. if the Democrats
especially the white people, were ever be-
fore as thoroughly aroused and as iuiiy ue-
termined To do their utmost as now. ms
fact. coupled with the Indifference OF the
colored people gives good reason for the be-
lief that the county will 20 Democratic DN
comfortable majority
IMMENSE MEETING IN NORFOLK.
NORFOLK. Va. October 29.-The Demo
crafts of Norfolk held an immense meeting
to-nieht. which was addressed by Gilmore
: Kendall. of NORTHAMPTON. The utmost
enthusiasm prevailed.
I'm Portsmouth Colonel Richard +. Belrne
and Il. TAYLOR scott addressed large gain
cring.
An immense Democratic rally and bar
le.,tc was also held i'm Norfolk county 10