The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-29

being made BY anyone. The chairmal
then announced that dinner would D
served in the different store rooms 0
the village.
After bountiful dinner and som'
good music from the band. the Grove
reassefnbled. Colonel X. +. Beirne tool
the stand promptly at o'clock. Th'
Colonel has few personal acquaintance
in this county, but the hearty greeting
he received must have satisfied him tina
our people knew of him and loved him
well for his uuselfish and devoted ser
vices to the cause of the old State. HI
made a splendid speech. His mind II
wonderfully logical, while his manner
is both graceful and hearty. 1t is the
universal wish Of those who heard hin
that be will often visit us.
The Hon. ii. st. G.. Tucker, Congress
man elect Of this the Tenth district
was the next speaker. and he was IN nc
way behind his predecessors in force
and eloquence. He commenced by
saying tina. az it was so late and rain
iDs he would not detain the crowd by
a set speech and then in his own inimita
BILE way proceeded odo upth Boss and
his pretensions in fine style. He ar
ralgued the little man and called on the
prisoners friends TO testify "a to his
character. Yost, Groner. Cameron.
Pendleton, Lewis, and host of other )
appeared and successfully gave their
testimony. The verdict was a heavy
one and rendered by the crowd most
vociferously. Nir. Tucker is a great
favorite with us. At the conclusion Of
his speech loud calls were made for
Mr.. Flood, our nominee for House OF
Delegates.
He responded in strong manner.
directed his attention to his opponent.
Mr.. w. c. franklin. and clearly showed
that Mr.. F. and his family was Repub-
leans for what they could make out IT.
That they bad been Republicans Six
years. and in that time bad held and
applied tor twelve offices.
In spite Of the bad weather this has
teeu a field day for the county Dsmoc-
racy, and this county may be counted
on to vote right on the 9Th of November.
4 truthful man Of this section asserts
that a .Mahoneite offered him $50 for
ten Democrat voters for Malone. This
insult will not aid the FOss' cause.
We are indebted to the generosity Of
hat liberal and public spirited citizen
Of Lynchburg. James VI. Booker. Esq,
for the presence OF the Roanoke Band.
We appreciate his kindness, and thank
him for the pleasure his liberality at
forded us.
The Appomattox Loan Company has
AIKEN all the bonds in which they Sc
cured oftimes in and around this VII
age. Mr. d. W. Middleton. the agent
IF the company. has conducted his
operations in liberal manner.
80 long As Samuel VI. Bryan. ED,
md General $. 5. Burdett. of Washings
on city. remain at the head Of this
our people Will have the as
urauce of perfectly fair dealing. They
appear thorough business people. but
road and LIBERAL in their views. Mr..
Middleton ,has proved himself a judi
ious agent.
Active operations will not be com
neuced till spring. but some of the land
will be cleared up and plans matured
o as to proceed rapidly to the develop
nent Of their purchases as soon as the
winter passes. VIII give you fuller de-
slls of the intentions of this company
Don. This letter has already grown to
90 great in length.
Willis A. Piunkett, Esq. late sheriff
4 this county, was found dead in his
ed this morning His health had been
ailine for some time. but no immediate /
anger was apprehended. lie was a
rave. true man. perfectly honorable in
II his dealings, and will be greatly |
lissed.
He leaves number of motherless |
title ones. but they have kind friends /
nd relations around them.