The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-13
HON. HOLMES CONRAD
A Convincing Democratic speech By Vir.
rinia's Gifted sop--Nsws OF Gener"i i"-
terest From the City Over che River
NAScursrrn BuEEAU RICHMOND TINES.
ftoi Urr,1, STREE. BxATTIE BLOCK.

Two manner. IIe spoke for an hour and
a quarter, and his speech was pro-
pounced tic hest heard during the cam
paign.
Leader Hall. which is said 10 accommo-
date 500 people, was full TO the DOORS
and the most earnest attention was gwen
10 Major Conrad's words. ,
The audience was largely composed Oh
the iron workers, who so largely make up
Manchesters population, and nufnpe st
of negroes were present, VINO hS'e"''
atteniively TO every word SPOKEN. .,o-
The stage was occupied by nuinpel
~ nrominent Democrats. Among them
were: DIR. Il. 4. Mathews, Judge Johh
II Ingram. Colonel Il. o. James, husus
tine Royall. George IL. Jewet', Dr. lay Nv
renee Incram. George +. Gary, Johh "
srr;ngtnn Il L. Walden, W. IL. Cralg,
~ ID IIthvow, Rev. John j.. Ciopton'
r.ntoin William Whtwortl, Joseph d.
Phantom. James Holiday, K. l.. frehch
aud others.
MAJOR CONRAD.
IT.. .neaker was introduced by Mr..
Cnnroe *. Macon, chairman OF the De
,nocrs,tic committee of Manchester, III
few well chosen words.
Minor Conrad gracefully acknowledged
mis- pleasure at meeting such an audiehCe,
and at once entered on a powerful ana
incisiye presentation OF the Issues VI 'ne
canvass. H.. .,,o
Democratic party In thirty years had
hot had such cause for encouragement,
and that never before in the history OF
any country had such thing happened
as that at Chicago when a convention
largely composed Of hostile forces ana
Influences hearke ned to the almost unani-
mons demand of the people OF the lana
for Grover Cleveland for President.
These remarks c0uched in beauh1nl
language were heard by sympathetic
ears. and were responded to by cheers.
His references to the Third party peo-
ole were of the most kindly character.
He said having diligently studied their
comnIaints and the character of their
needs it was plain that they had been
misguided and misled that for some
reason not easily explained they were
living their troubles at the door OF the
Democratic party, who for thirty years
had not had the power to repeal or make
q law.
The silver question was ably discussed,
and the claims of the Third party rela-
five thereto were swept away Ike chau
before the wind, and their exaggerated
plea for free silver was left Win mol
leg 10 stand upon. He denounced ther
claims as being blatant, empty ana me
most erroneous ever foisted on a long
suffering people. .a
The inidnities Of the high tariff were
an MAINLY illustrated that the wayfarer,
though no be fool, could understand. =.
The Democratic principle OF a tenn
ta~ only sufficient 10 defray the actual
EXPENSES of running the Government
was SET forth in equally as PLAIN TERMS
and the hits made were enthusiastically
cheered by the wage-earners present
The sneaker related n conversation ne
had with n G.. A. Il. man on the tralh'
who was a foreman In an ONO iron
works. and said that he knew OF over
thousand men formerly voting the kepuD-
lican ticket, who would vote 10r CleVe,
land in November, because tney hao
found that the protective tariff promises
wore never carried out, but was
hdeous atrocity.
The entire address was of the most
calmly logical and mastery character
hut the discussion of the Force bill was
vet more powerful, and was so clear and
instructive that if there were any doubt
ers as 10 it's iniquities they left convinced.
The occasion WINS a great success. and all
left with feeling of pride that they
were Democrats.
SHORT NEWS NOTES.
The Misses Leonard entertained gather
inc of friends on Tuesday evening at their
house. Eiehth and Decatur streets. The
reception was in honor OF Miss Gressett, OF
Baltimore. their guest :,
Revival services are going on at Cowardin-
avenue church. Large congregations are
oh 4 H. Mora
pastor. breaches at the Richmond and Dan
Vile shops at dinner time and does much
good.
sition ia n very fine one. IL will be sent to
the Worlds Fair to be held in Chicago.
People on the outskirts of the city are
still annoyed by the presence of the tramps.
Miss Miustree, of Washington. is the
guest Of Mrs. Is. F. Pilson, on cambridge
street. -.
gave holiday.
Mr.. Macon Clarke, of Paterson, n. j., is
visiting his mother here.
The CITY council meets on next Friday
night ia their regular session.
Mr.. Fl. b. Owen has returned from Louis
vile, Ky.
Master Clarence Bottoms is fast getting
well, after the late severe foil he had.
Mrs. N. b. Moore has her daughter, Mrs.
ID. O. Pearson, and her son, OF Lynchburg,
visiting her.
Manchester Chapter. No. 40. Royal Arch
Masons. meets tonight at 1880 o'clock.
The new colorsd Baptist church will prob.
ably be ready TO dedicate very soon.
MIR. b. T. Bransford, formerly of hanches-
ter, lost his infant son at Radford. Va, on
Tuesday.
Mrs. n. P. johnson, of this city, has for
her guests Mrs. Thomas Bagb by. OF Charles
City: Miss Bette Flippin and Miss Louise
Holman, of Louisa.
MIR. James II. Cox. of Pulaski. and DIR.
George W. Sinvth of Ivanhoe, Va, are
visiting Mr. William Cox on Porter street.
PERSONAL PoINTErs.
The Chesterfield people are still talking
of the recent great speech of the Hon. John
Goode at Chesterfield Courthouse.
Mrs. J. G.. Brady and Miss Althea and
Mrs. l.. ID. Greasy Of Lynchhurg. Mrs. J. II.
Herndon and son Henry of Buckingham
and Mr.. and Mrs J. l.. Cobb of Fsrmville
are the guests Of Mrs. Pattie ". Mosby.
Porter nesr Eighth street.
Mr.. j. S. Molss Mike, of Danyille. is
visiting his brother, MIR. j. H. Moles, on
Twelfth street.
Messrs. W. II. and Samuel b. Nelson, Of
this city. were covered with congratulations
yesterday and the day before on the success
of their great throe- year-old, biiss Nelson.
at the races at the Exposition. The mare is
most promising.
The body Of the murdered man, Stephen
+. Harris, who met his death near Temples
Crossing lately, was buried in Maury ceme-
terry yesterday at noon. His father was
present, and Mr.. s. III. PerGue, funeral di-
rector. had charge of the interment. The
Rev. G. N. Van Houten. conducted the SIM
pic religious services. The scene was
very touching one and much sympathy was
expressed for the father of the poor lad,
who had such q dreadful death 10 strange
land The county authorities are working