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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
SELECTION OF ELECTORS AT LARGE
some Excellent speeches Made in Nomi-
mating the Candidates.


The convention decided to proceed
with the selection of four electors at
large. and nominations were declared in
order. In presenting the name OF Major
Holmes Conrad ex-senator j. Marshall
Mccormick said "Mr. President and
Nv Fellow Democrats. The work of
this convention will have but begun
when You have sent forth the commits
sioners of Virginia to represent her SEN
timent in the national convention at
Chicago. The work of that convention
will have but begun when she will have
named the standard-bearer in whose
hands the banner of Democracy is to
be placed.
The great fight, my friends and fel.
low-citizens, will begin after that stand
ard bearer is named. 1t is the duty of
this convention to name for him eff
cient. capable, and competent aids to
enable HIM to carry that banner 10 vic
tory, because ] tell you, my friends, that
this contest that We are about TO enter
upon is no easy one. ! tell You that a
Democrat who thinks that we are going
forward to success without struggle will
find himself when the ides OF Aovem-
Der come vastly mistaken. You are con-
fronted with "a foe well disciplined,
whose front VIII he presented to you in
solid phalanx and whose army Is well
equipped for the fray.
at, therefore, is incumbent upon this
convention to select as electors at large
men in whose hands you can safely trust,
not only the prosperity, but the very life
Of Virginia. | Therefore rise TO noml-
nate gentleman known far and near in
the state of Nirginia-one whose elo-
quence has been heard on the hill-tops
and III the fields of this State, and one
whose reputation at the bar as an able.
learned, and distinguished lawyer is the
equal of that of any man In Virginia.
| name to you as elector at large man
coming from that great section the Val
ley OF Virginia, and, representing as We
do an agricultural constituency, we bring
the tidings from that valley unanimously
10 You that they recommend to you
Major Holmes Conrad. Loud applause. !
II feel sure, gentlemen Of the jury"
A Delegate Gentlemen OF the con-
ventlon."
Mr.. Mccormick "Well, YOU are gen.
tlemen OF the jury that it will be your
pleasure, as | believe it will be your
duty, TO place this banner i'll the hands
of a man who, by his earnestness, by his
force. by his strength of character, and
by bis logic Will carry that banner
throughout the State of Virginia and not
let it trail in the dust" Applause.
CAPTAIN II. G. MARSHALL.
Senator Blackstone in presenting this
gentleman's name, said
Here in Richmond, where we meet as
the representatives of the whole State OF
Virginia, there are divers and diverse
opinions as 10 the nomination OF differ
ent parties for the presidential position.
But there is one thing tina. governs the
Democracy OF Virginia, and that is it
success Its success il more dear to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20

early day. The trolley-wire is ''eing
strung out towards the park, and work
on the power-hoase Is progressing
rapidly.
Mr.. barney A. Osterbind, who resides
on Thirteenth street between Porter ana
Perry. lost his horse Tuesday night. Mr..
Osterbind says he does not know
whether the horse strayed away or was
stolen.
A match-game OF base ball Was played
Yesterday afternoon between the Little
Giants and the Little Crackers. The
game resulted in n score OF 4 to 3 IN
favor of the latter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
THE LlEUTENANT-GOVeRNOR
Maior Tyler Being Called Upon Makes u
Very Happy Response.

Very Happy Response.
Lieutenant Governor j. Hoge Tyler
was called for and responded III very
happy speech. He said
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Democratic Convention of Virginia. I
suppose if there is man in Virginia
who has to have drudge against our be-
loved Governor. Phil. Mckinney, it is
myself. Laughter. Three years
ago / came down here with speech
prepared and expected to make
1t, but he pointing 10 Governor Mckin-
neyl would not let me make it. Laugh
ter He made exactly the same kind OF
a speech that | had expected to make,
and, 10 and behold, ne has preceded me
10y Just few moments, and has made the
same speech on this occasion that | had
expected to make. Laughter.
OH ON THE TROUBLED WATERS.
81 did not expect to take any part in
this convention. fearing that | might
possibly be iudiscreet, and not being a
partisan nor for any man, | had trusted
and hoped If an opportunity should pre-
sent itself that L might be able to pour
oil on the troubled waters and to harmo-
nize the scene But when | come and
find everything is lovely | felt very
much like the good old woman
on the train who sat by the side OF a
gentleman. She looked at him and in
spected him, too, through her specks.
She said Sir, are you a borse-thief?
NO, nam. Are you pickpocket?
'No, man, Are you a gambler ?
NO. man. 'Well, what kind OF O
rascal are you?' Laughter. Said the
man Madam, am minister Of the
Lord, trying to do my duty.
All = she said, Il am so sorry ;
| wanted to have au opportunity to con
vert you lGreat laughter | am
fearfully sorry That you are all harmom-
Gus. wanted to have the opportunity
To harmonlze you.
If any of you think L am Hill
man or IL Cleveland man you are mis-
taken, or that am here to work for
either or both. lApplause am like
the little fellow who was hopping around
on one loot He was asked what was
tue matter, and he said he kicked fly
with splinter in his tail. Laughter. /
think they have both kicked such fly.
LIKE THE TWO GOATS.
~ heard once OF an old darkey. a dea-
con ia church. who took his seat ont
on the steps while the preacher was
preaching. He had sat down and gone
TO sleep and be was bowling his head in
this way. Az he did there was billy
goat oil to one side and he saw these per.
formances, and the billy goat took il 70,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20

the Chicago convention untrammelled,
but to do their level best for Democratic
unity and harmony. Applause. These
terms we're agreed upon. There is Your
Chairman. whom it afforded us much
pleasure TO vote for ] can speak, l feel
confidently, for those whom have had
the honor to I've in conference with for a
mere moment, that they are ready to do
anything aud everything consistent with
self-respect for Democracy. and ask
that they will meet Mt Sanger Hall NJ
once AMI carry out and consummate tue
treaty of peace among brethren. Great
applause.
General Lees motion TO ra,iiy the dis
trict nominations was carried, and at
900 the convention took recess Of two
hours,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
To snnu,, NJ EIIetf,s Hal.

Mr. W. r. Spooner. OF New York, pre-
mier of the Royal Society of Good Eel
lows, will reach Richmond from Charles
ton, s. c., to-day. de will speak ut
Ellett's Hall tonight Mr.. Spooner is
past grand master of the Independent
Order OF Odd-Fellows of his State.
He has Just been in attendance on the
Supreme Lodge, Knights of Honor. at
Charleston, and is one of the ablest
speakers IN New York. The public is
invited 10 hear him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
Only TrifiingsCasrs.

There were no. cases of importance
before the Justice at the Police Court
yesterday morning. Out of the large
number OF visitors in the city only two
delegates had been arrested during the
night previous, and they were simply
charged with being disorderly in Sanger
Hall. These gentlemen had adjusted
their difficulties in friendly way at the
police station. and they were discharged
upon the payment of costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
Cases Before Justice Vincent.

Reuben Boiling and Amanda Whit
lock were before Justice Vincent at
Henrico County courthouse yesterday.
charged with a misdemeanor. Their
case was continued to the 2sth instant
and both parties were admitted bail in
the sum OF 500 each for appearance.
Nelson Mayo and John jefferson were
up upon complaint of Elizabeth Phelan
for unlawfully and maliciously main
ing Elizabeth's hogs"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
Died ut the Commencement.

4 colored woman namad Maggie
Jones. about 81 years of age, WHO lives
at 1910 Moore street. died at the com
mencement exercises of the Hartshorn
Memorial College last night. She was
there witnessing the excuses when she
was taken sick very Suddenly, aud be-
fore any medical assistance could be
rendered she died. Coroner Taylor was
notified aud viewed the body He de-
termined that m inquest was unneces-
sarv, as death resulted from natural
causes, probably heart-failure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
To Organize "A State Board.

A meeting of the delegates to the con-
vention OF chambers Of commerce and
boards OF trade of the cities of Vir-
ginia will be held in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce to-day at noon.
The meeting is called for the purpose of
organizing State Board for the promo
ton OF the commercial and industrial in
terests in Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
THE JUNIORS 4Aso AT WORK.
An Effort TO Excel the Mcmoria-Day
Decorations of Other Years

An Effort 10 Excel the Mcmoriai-Day
Decorations OF Other Years
The largest meeting in the history OF
the Hollywood Association, Jr, took
place at the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION yesterday afternoon. IL was
presided over by Miss May Baughman,
chairman of the organization, and there
were present Mrs T.. d. Hotchkiss, Mrs.
Joseph Bryan, Mrs. Randolph Norris,
and many other married ladies,
besides about 20C little misses
and masters who have entered the ASSOC
citation and determined 10 give 1t their
support. Plants for the participation OF
this branch in the Memorial-day parade
on the 30th instant were further ma
tured. The Ways and Means and Deco
ration committees were largely added to,
300 new members were elected, and the
finances OF the Juniors were greatly III
creased.
The Decoration Committee mado a
partial report, which urged ali those
present 10 buy. beg, or otherwise all the
flowers they could for use on Memorial
day. The committee also asked all
present who could do 50 to go out TO
HOLLYWOOD this afternoon aud place a
growing plant upon the mounds III the
Confederate soldiers section. All who
respond to this request will be met on the
grounds by n committee from the
mothers association, who will superin-
tend the planting Of the flowers.
The association decided that the girls
should wear white and the boys gray
caps, with gilt inscriptions, on Memorial
day. All will don gray badges on that
day. After the transaction OF other M
important business the juniors adj
lourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
FUNERAL OF Mr.. RICHARD BROOKE.
Many Prominent II. & y. Oncials attend
ed Pretty FLORAL Design.

The funeral of Mr.. Richard Brooke
took place from It. James's church yes
terday morning at 10 O'Clock and was
very largely attended. Besides intimate
personal friends and relative of the
deceased there were present many promi-
nent officials of the Richmond AMI Dam
VILE, Of which company MIR. Brooke was
so long the efficient and competent
secretary.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. John X. Mason, rector OF IT.
James church. the congregation OF
which the deceased had for many years
been devout member.
The interment took place at Holly
wood cemetery, and the following were
the pall-bearers Messrs. John Add
son. f. Berkeley, J. II. Drake, ". NJ.
Hill, q. Percy HAYES, Frank H. Nc
CURE, James Moncure, and DIR. Hugh
Taylor.
There were many rare and beautiful
floral contributions and notably was one
of most artistic design which was
presented by the employees of the Rich
mond and Danyille railroad as a token
of the esteem for the deceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
A Temporary Interruption.

Two pairs Of lips Just meeting
A noise outside the door
Two persons quickly separate
As they would meet no more.
Improves TO be false alarm
Two persons as before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20

There IS Ro hLL
when Peayllne hu...' p
There is no place abor..
where Ptqrline ca,tr.
RSarliNe takes tbe l.
and drudgcry outof
a home clean. I.M
having the washior.r
ing done fox yoea.-.
at that.
1t washes cvou..-.
car bewashcd lto
marble, carpet is
fact cveryth'rg c.e-
is a luxury in ,le
cmphaticaily v..
person or chin
inc You have
YOU to have /J
Beware OF imitation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
THE TWO CAROLlNAS.
Completion OF the Ticket IN the O'd
North State
ALL DELEGATES UNINSlRJClEp.
Thcy Are in Sentiment for Neither Cleveland
Nor Hill.
PALMETTO PROCEEDINGS SQClLLi
Tho Bitter Attack on Mr. tieveiand-ii'i-
mani,m Endorsed-Aiiianoe Commit
teemap-Other Conventions.
Il DELEGATES UNINSIRICTEN.
PALMETTO PROCEEDINGS SQIlLLY.
Especial telegram to tho Dispatch

=
RALEIGH. y. C.. NAY 19.-Ihesecond day
Of the Democratic State Convention vas
marked by the same harmony which char
actorized Yesterdays notable session. ih
Fact the expressions of men Of both loiti-
cal parties was that il was the most deter
mined. and. at the same time, the best
natured body they ever saw.
(8,fprExIoS or TIE IcyEr
Tho State ticket vas completed. knius
A Doughton, Of Allegheny. bee a. the
nominee for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OetH-
wins Coke. of Raieign, for secretary ~
State. and Donald ". BAN. Of Raleigh, Tor
Treasurer. both the Inter ~ "c'iHIl'-
tion-an usual compliment.
THr PRESS REMEMBERED.
Robert VI. Furman. editor Of the Asne-
Vile Democrat, was nominated ior AGalloI
Jobn G. Scarborough. OF Raleigh. Tor Hu-
yerintcndent of Public Instruction. AMI
prank /. Osborne. OF Charlotte, for At
torney-General.
Robert B. Glenn. OF Winston, were chosen
as electors at large
DELEGATES AT LAhGf.
There was long and lively contest for
nositious a delegates az large 90 the ma
tlonal convention. T.. e.. smith, 90 ia-
LEIGH. Wharton ,. Green. 0f fayeit,vl 20;
John ID. Bethany. Jr. Of Wi.mlngtoA, aud
.Joscph L. Caldwell. OF Charlotte, were
elected as delegates. aud james H. Merri-
mon. of Ashoville. T.. B. Jones, OF Lenoir
Thomas ". Strange. Of wilmington. ana
PAU b. Means. Of Concord, as ai"rnates.
TIE prLgGArrs CONSTRUCTED.
They 90 unin-tructed. as do all The dele
Gates nom North Carolina. The sentiment
il not for Cleveland nor Is 10 for HILL but
h il for the strongest man 90 man WHO can
carr New York There Is q very marked
iuclinati0n towards q western man.
Ats O'Clock the convention adjourned,
its chairman thanking u Tor it@ rare good
order and good work. and predicting that
the party would sweep the state ia No.
yember.
THE ALLNNCE-DFNorEAr' PLEASED.
The ticket finds great favor with TING Al
lance element Of the party. Two OF the
Alliance delegates nd not vote FOR dele
Gates 10 Chicago. IL Is presumed tnat they
will 20 with Polk and his Ihird-party
electoral ticket.
There is a belief here that the Third
party will hold State convention IN
June.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
HFNRICO COUNTY.

North-Side Land Company to L. L.
Hopkins. lot 6 in square 30, 5000.
Same to c. ). Patterson, lot , in
square 30 and lot in square 10, Si00.
30. Lane Stern, special commissioner
and trustee, to Hugh A. McCurdy. %
feet on Park avenue. northwest corner
Deep Run street, 1896.
W. B. Tenant. special commissioner,
to ID. b. and c. c. Tenant, ], lib acres,
81 non
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20
prnnerfv Transfers.

The following deeds OF bargain and
sale were recorded in the Clerks Office
of the Chancery Court yesterday
Richmond Adolphus Clalborne's,
Jr, trustee to b. +. Turner, 81 feet on
east side Seventh street between Baker
and Preston. s77j.
Joseph NJ. Newell and wife to James
W. Halloran, feet on north side Vena-
BILE street between Buchanan and
Mosby, 10 correct error, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20

XGrATER.GROUND MiA.
w Hest Family Flour, s.-'' 10
Flour. Patent, 81; Fresh h.''
Coifeo, 20c.; ZINE Susaf-' ar,' SO
GOOD Lard. &c. Fine Pos a'. 10
Sugar-Cured SHOULDERS: Nol -
irnble Butter. 25c. ; .arst ha''
Good Rice. A.; New NarAti ..tNe
light enih aDl n.I.I
Inone sO7 my l2.fh.sa't-N
DCOk AND JOB NOhhN .,'e / ~
ID sxECUrEp Al rlk DlsfAA
lNG-hOlsk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20

The clerk called the roll amidst great
confusion, and the result was as follows :
Kent, 1925; Conrad, SS7; Marshall,
s3l; Mushbach, 25l Brent, At Hoge,
29S This WAS afterwards changed so
as to be Kent. 1,O29 Conrad, sSS ;
Marshall, S3i; Mushbach, 2i2 Brent,
46; Hoge, 29S.
The whole number of votes cast was
1863 Messrs Kent and Conrad were
declared electors at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-20

this gentleman, said
Fellow Democrats OF Virginia, i
come from county and section which
is at the very heart of this Commonwealth
Of Virginia. l come from section IN
touch with every part OF Tidewater in
touch with the mountains, in touch with
the Southside, in touch with the Valley.
I come from section where practi
cal Democrats have to do practical
work. l come from a great agricultu
raj section. We recognize that
great power, that great avalanche OF
voters whom We will have to consult in
the campaign in NovemDer-the farmer
element of Virginia. | come from sec
ton that desires to show that great ele
ment that We propose to recognize one
of their great leaders. We propose to
honor a man who is honored by the
farmers of Virginia and put in nomina-
ton that high gentleman, that NOBLE
Democrat, that splendid specimen Of a
Virginian, Major Robert G. Kent. OF the
county OF Wythe. Tremendous ap.
plause.
~ made this nomination, fellow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-30
Chairman Basil 3. Gordon

That is an interesting interview with this
gentleman which we publish this morning.
He gives an encouraging review of the stu
alton, State and national, and we all know
that his opportunities for observation are
very good indeed.
Mr.. GORDON. IN his calculations, is count
ing on continued and persevering work
everywhere. Without It we shall not real
ize our hopes. With it we cannot fail. We
have O willy and indefatigable enemy to
contend with. and he assures US that we
must be unremitting in our efforts until
the day Of election, and that with proper
zeal aud activity we are sure to win in Vir-
GINA aud in the national contest.
Mr.. GORDON reports that many Of the
Alliance men of Virginia who some weeks
ago showed disposition to support the
Thmd-party ticket are coming back to
their old places in the Democratic party.
This is our information also, and it is good
news for our people. The presidential
fight is between CLEVELAND and HARRISON,
and the farmers are beginning to under
stand this very thoroughly.
Under MIR. GoRDoN the Democratic party
in this state is being we'll organized. He
is devoted TO his duties; is earnest and
able. and with the help that every true
Democrat should cheerfully give him is
sure to lead Ms to victory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-30
Our Soldiers.

The inspection of the First Regiment
night before last found that organization
with unusually full ranks and in O fine
state of discipline.
Much of this Improvement is due to It's
commander, Colonel HENRY @. JONES. OF
course be has had valuable assistance, but
unquestioDably he has been the inspira-
ton of 1.-THE new movement" which has
brought the regiment up to its present
high standard. And. therefore, it is right
that his services should be acknowledged.
for they have been given unselfshly and
without stint.
The Colonel has shown himself a sue
cessful leader in o number of public enter
prises. but he excels as an officer of volun-
teers. Years of fellowship with them,
love of that life, and thorough under
standing of their wants give HIM peculiar
qualifications as a commander. Seeing
what be has already done, it is pleasant to
think what he will be able TO do hereafter,
especially if no and his officers and men
receive proper encouragement from the
community.
IEo, tucJ 1ObN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ohh
businessmen can give 1t by being Cat least)
tolerant with their employees who are
members of volunteer companies, and who
now and then have to ask to be excused
from some of their daily duties TO attend
parades.
Richmond would be a hopelessly dull
place il she had no cavalry. no artillery, no
infantry to appear in parades upon great
occasions. and the men who are willing 10
give their own time-that is to say, night
time-to drills, inspections, and meetings
ought not to have to dread TO ask for
leave of absence when they need few
hours of daylight for parade purposes.
The value Of the military is fairly we'll
understood in connection with outbreaks
and threatened violence from dangerous
classes; but there are numbers of people
who undervalue mere "parades." A little
thought ought to convince them that
show of strength of police or of military
often exercises a salutary influence. Also,
that whatever goes to make q city interest
ing and attractive is beneficial to material
interests.
Their sacrifices of time and of money
should be better appreciated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-30

Tie Religious Herald's leader this week
INQUIRIES how it is that SO many respecta-
bio people took interest in the SULLr-
vAs-CoxBErr prize-6ght; a species OF bru-
tally which it utterly abhors and con-
dennis.
1t attributes TO the rigorous self-denial
Of the principals while preparing for the
contest, their unhagging aud unstinted in
dustry in their course of training. and their
exhibition of personal courage, power to
create and sustain public interest which
would have been otherwise wanting. 1t is
confident that contest marked by mere
brute force would not have awakened the
interest which this created
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-30
The Niagara-Falls Tower.

Chicago wisely determined not TO erect
m imitation EifIei tower at the Columbian
Exposition. Il would not have been a
success. because it would have been mere
counterfeit, and because there is no such
view at Chicago AZ there Is at Paris.
But Buffalo people have determined that
81 Chicago does not need a tower Niagara
Falls do. and they have resolved TO erect
one there. hoping that II viii be beneficial
20 Buffalo as community and TO them-
selves as investors. II win only DO ESQ
feet in height. but that viii be sufficient.
ard 1t Is Almost cure TO receive great
patronage.
Niagara Falls arc ono Of the sights that
nearly every foreigner resolves TO sec
when be mAkos up his mind to come to
fhis country. Their own well-merited fame.
snd the enterprise OF several grestraiiroad
companies whose interest il Is 10 have tho
nsopis 20 thsre, have sdyertissd them fas