The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-15

they would take recess for refreshments
and then listen to more speeches which he
knew would be full Of sound Democratic
principles.
AFTERNOON MEETING.
The music OF the band again called the
poople together. Mr.. Wise was seen on
the stand and three tremendous cheers
were given for him. Mr.. Conway X. Sands,
in few words, presented him. Mr. Wise
arose and stated that though he was SICK
enough 10 be In bed, he could not stay away
from this gathering. He said he ieit
certain OF victory, and that since the banner
had been placed in his hand he had not
once stood still, nor would he until victory
bad crowned the efforts OF the Democrats:
lie said that all present knew that he had
been duly elected at the last election and
that the man who now represented THIS
district In Congress was there by ffaud.
lie declared that the last Congress re-
fused him his seat. and turned out
other Democrats 80 as to be able TO pass the
Force bill. II told them before left W ASH
ington," be said, "that ! intended TO ap-
peal from a Radical Congress 10 the people
Of the Old Third Cries Of "yes, we VIII
send you back."l
BE ACTIVE,
lie said we must be active, for the
oneiny's ways are not our ways, and we
don't know what they are doing.
MIR. Wise's speech was confined mostly
10 the statement Of facts, which were re-
oeiyed with the widest applause.
MEADE HAsKINs.
Mr.. Sands then introduced Hon. Meade
Haskins, who spoke for about thirty min
utes in his usual eloquent manner. The
Issues of the campaign were thoroughly dis
cussed by him, and the manner in which
the large crowd received his remarks
showed their appreciation. AT the conciu-
sion of Mr.. Uaskins' remarks short speeches
were made by Messrs. i. Is. Dunn, OF Han
over, and James l., Anderson, Of Richmond,
both of which bore directly upon the inter-
ests Of the present campaign.
NOT PROGRAMMED.
Before the last speeches were finished
some of those present began 10 think OF
home. The whistle of the little dummy had
been heard approaching with its train OF
summer cars and flats, but II failed TO come
into sight. Smoke could be seen a few nun
dred yards from the pavilion, and some OF
the curious walked around the bend to see
if the little train had forsaken its track and
was rambling around amongst the under
found still on the track, but standing sew
eral yards IRON the rest OF the train, with
smoke issuing from every chink in its boiler.
The trouble lay In an inexperienced en-
gineer who had allowed the water to get
low and had burned out his engine. The
engineer was standing in his cab. swearing
vigorously at each individual who offered
his private opinion as 10 the best way to
start her up, while the fireman was shovel
ing the fire out Of the box and endeayoring
TO reduce the pressure of steam.
POOR PROSPECT.
The prospect looked blue for getting to
Richmond. There was another train, but
it was at the other end of the line, or wait
ing some where on the road for this one to
pass it on the return trip. A great many
Richmond men started home afOot, and
after long delay the other train reached
Seven Pines and all of the Richmond peo-
pie, who had not walked, were finally got
ION home