Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-07

the government to be ruled by one head.
II know that here in Virginia aud else
where We have diversion from Democratic
ranks, aud at che very time when the sun
of Democracy Is about TO blaze forth IN ITS
amounted maiestY-what we have been
waiting for for twenty-five years-we en-
counter barrier, the Third party"
The last time Governor Lee con.
tiuued, that we had Democratic govern
ment was IN 1860, when the expenses Of the
government was S60,000,00O. How much
money did the farmers have? They mad
money in bank, money TO loan, and pro-
vlded comfortable iiviugs for their farnl-
lies. To-day" be continued, the govern
ment costs $500 600, 0JO by Republican rule,
and the farmer who was rich and was
getting along well to-day has no money IN
bank and can hardly earn a decent subsl-
stance tor their wives and children
THE NEW MOVEMENT.
The speaker, in paying his respects "a
tho Third party movement, SAID that we
did not propose 20 have the men aud wo-
nen of Kansas TO dictate TO Nlrglnlans
what they must do.
General zee SAID he wanted to say some
thing about the great presidential cam
paign. The contest IS between the Repub-
nrans and Democrats, while the Third
party is not III it. After the Democratic
nominating convention had spoken those
who were dissatisfied with their
nominees branched of and adhered
to some other organization, out
there WAS only one candidate
for tho true Democracy and that was the
eminent statesman Grover Cleveland.
lGroat applause. He stands to-day with
the banner Of Democracy III hand and on
the Sth Of November will cry out victory
and place 1t on the ramparts OF Repuoli-
canism. There are greater men than Cleve-
land, but he Is friend of the people. While
Mr.. Cleveland was in Office, the speaker
continued, he did many things that did
not meet with the appreciation OF all, bat
he will go here tins time experienced, and
with an economical government Will estab-
fish the principle, special privileges To
none; equal rights to ALL
WILL CERTAINLY BE ELECTED.
1T will be great miracle, in my
opinion" said the speaker 1T the Demo.
cratic ticket is not elected" He then spoke
of the Republicans and Third partyites
uniting Florida and being defeated by 9
majority of 5000 Democratic votes, and
then mentioned the overwhelming MAORI
ty for the Democrats la the Georgia cleo
ton.
The speaker took up the tariff question.
which he said was derived from TariifR, q
small island which Iots out from the
Straits of Gibraltar, where Spaniards
would rush out and collect funds from the
passing ships. But it means In this
country that the purchasing power OF the
dollar Is diminished. If you have TO paw
tariff on the necessaries of life the value
of dollar is reduced. He then recited a
number of illustrations IN connection with
this great issue, and SAID If YOU took $40 10
@ store to purchase goods you could buy
the same amount for IS, IS, or 81 If the
Mckinley bill was not IN operation. All
that the Democrats want Is enough TO de-
fray the expenses OF the government. and
not TO give pensions TO every solder who
served thirty DAYS in the Federal army.
The speaker said he was IN favor OF pen
sioning wounded and disabled soldiers.
The Democratic party. he said, does not
propose to destroy the tariI entirely. but
intends to reduce it SO that the government
may be economically administered. He next
spoke of the failure of the Mckinley bill
to raise the wages of the worklngmen as
claimed by the Republicans, and men,
toned the numerous strikes which have
taken place in this country, which are the
outcome of this measure.
THE FORCE BILL.
II the tariff tax plumbers you of your
money, there is another bill that plumbers
your liberties, and that is the force bill.
He spoke in detail OF this measure and
recited many illustrations in connection
with the subject.
General Lee spoke more than two hours.
and was frequently interrupted by APP
plause. 1t is useless to mention the Gene
rails delivery, etc, as he Is two we'll
known In this section, where he has ap-
peared many times before.
COLONEL MARsHALL's ADDRESS.
Colonel Haskins next introduced Colo
mel Marshall who only spoke about
fifteen minutes. The gentleman from
Portsmouth confined himself to the tariff
question and force bill and made several
fine points in connection with these two
great issues of the campaign.
Colonel Marshall is a tine speaker, and
the audience was very much disappointed
in not being able 10 listen to him longer.
but on account of the late hour he de-
ciined 10 make any lengthy speech or
speak IN detail of the two measures which
he but mentioned.
General Lee was serenaded by the Blues'
Band on their return to Richmond, the
following selections being played: II
Still Think of Thee" High School Ca
dets," by request, and "Whiz Gallop."
FIRE IN CHESfERFIELD.
The dwelling and all OF the out-houses
of Mr. j. b. Williams, near Winterpock
post Office. in CloYer-Hill District. Ches-
terfeld county. was destroyed by ire about
l o'clock Monday afternoon.
The flames originated IN the barn, but
from what cause is not known. The fire
spread so RAPIDLY that number of The
chickens, pigs. and a dog persisted in the
flames. He mad all OF his furniture and
wearing apparel of his family consumed,
besides losing all OF his farming imple-
ments, between 5000 and 1000 pounds
of oats and fodder. and twelve barrels Of
corn. He succeeded in saving his horses
and wagons. MIR. Williams carried $1,000
insurance in the Agricultural Insurance
Company. of New York, on the building,
but none on the furniture. Mr.. Williams
estimates his loss at between q, 800 and
$4,000.
cHEsrERYIRLD MARRIAoE.
Mr.. Richard A. Phillips aud Miss Flo
renee a. Nicholson. both of Chesterfield
county, were married at Second Branch
Baptist church Wednesday at noon. The
ceremony. which was performed by Rev.
Il. j. Nettles, WINS witnessed by large
concourse of friends OF the contracting
couple. The ushers were Messrs. Irwin
Morrisett and John q. Phillips. The bridal
party entered the church and marched up
the aisle to the music OF beautiful march
played by Mira. Nettles.
The bride ana groom. after receiving tho
congratulations OF their friends, left for
Burkeville. where they were rendered re-
ception Wednesday evening by DIR. II. FL.
w. Crittenden.
A large delseAt from Manchester went
over to Richmond yesterday morning to
witness the trades parade. The city pre-