Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-20
POLITICAL CANVASS.
AoRANp cAvALcAps OF DEMOCRATS
HEADED ~ FlTznuch Lee.


Vceersspondsncso o. the Richmond pispstcnl
Lovrsossox, VA, ocscbcr ie.--Ths barbecue
- Lovseviils.'hs had been predicted, WAS the
most important pelitlcal gathering in tho pres-
ent cAmpaign in this secsim OF the State.
Lovcsuils b On The line between Amherst and
Nsason counties, and for this reason II wss
chosen, ~ the location for the great event. lis
Asso The chief stronghold Of the Peoples party
y 30 swc countics, which was an additional mo-
uve for ~ selection The Democratic ciubs OF
Amhcrpt and Nelson net about four milcs
from Lcyesviile and formed line Of
merch NJ less than mile IN length
ana Consisting OF more than l.o00 per-
eSoA With Mr. George Pcrhins, OF Charlotses-
CnAsicttesyiiie. and others at tho head
O. IRIS tornidable array prcceedei
e TIE place. q eniersslnnens There
ths impromptu army, and under his orders como
MOTT Astounding military tactics were perform.
- - the immense delight OF the crowd OF about
~ sS sss p.sns 20 nsc
duccd by Mr.. q. 4. Caskie, tho presiding ofscer
- ths nrst orator for the day. Mr.: Perkins was
limited 10 time 70 shrce quarters OF an hour, but
during hat abort spAos he managed 70 discuss
With unusual ciearhess nearly all the principal
tesuos Of the campaign.
wnxNs's ABSURD scHsnE.
Mr.. wilkins, q Pi,tsyl,ania county was next next
4
with the sorhissry. which has become trite
during this campaign, OF holding the Democrats
reeponsibie for Republican legislation. He
eating the passage Of law which, bya prohibi.
tory tAx on mans property In excess OF
$4,000, would mako II impossible for
an American citizen 20 accumulate for
tune larger than $4,000. Mr. wilkins was
followed by General Fitxhugh Lee, who enter
fsined bis audience With speech OF an hour
and . half In length. AT the close OF his speech
frxrQ sr.r< foia cd nd
young congressman created much enthusiasm by
his short speech OF threc-quarsers OF an hour.
THE LAKGEsr CROWD.
Tho crowd was probably the largest that win
DO congrcgated 10 any rural district during me
campaign In Virginia. General Lee estimated
the attendance az from 3, 800 20 1000. Dinner,
which was served al proper hour, was
no Insignificant feature OF the occaslon.
BENEFIT OF those who did not bring iher own
provisions. Also thirty sheep and a number OF
swine and other animals
ALL AT TIE SANE TINE.
Al Amherst Courthouse on Monday politics
ran high. Advocates OF Democracy. Peoples
psrtyisrn, and Republicanism were holding forth
ct the same time In various parts OF the village
IL was court-day. and a large crowd was present
with nothing 10 do but be entertained by the
efumpers. That brilliant young orator, james
l.. Gordon. Of charlottesville, delighted his por-
ton q the crowd by his beautiful dictnm ana ana
probably the most graceful speaker In the State
w. c. Franklin, the Republican nominee for
Congress- 10 the Tenth District, represented ms
party. His audience consisted mostly oi colored
men. who seemed 70 be pleased with his style OF
oratory.
Mr.. Ed Carter spoke in the interest Of the
kEPuBrICAS ACTIVITY.
Democratic politicians are convinced that Mr..
Franklin's speech will be the forerunner OF many
others In this district. and think that the re
pubiicans are already beginning to organize Tor
desperate Eight 20 beat Tucker, ana help
elect the Harrison electoral ticket. To bear out
tnis opinion, Mr.. Jake Yost Is scheduled 10 speak
at Loyingston on Monday next, and other unmis-
taxable signs Of hidden activity are becoming
patent
land school-house on Monday night win bun
dred psrsons In attendance. Messrs Il. L. Cas- |
kte, n. 7. Gordon, and 5. b. Whitshead made |
roasine speeches.
No Vote for Weaver There.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dspatch.l
NEW STORE, VA, October 1S-A Cleveland, |
Stevenson. and Tucker campaign club was or |
gsnized on the 10th instant at New Store. the |
birthplace and boyhoods home Of Governor |
Mckinney, with J. w. Hebdtch president and |
l. d. Jones secretary. There were two strong |
Alliances In this district year ago, which are |
now practically defunct, but your correspondent |
IL assured that not one vote will 60 TO Mr.. |
Weaver from this precinct from any Democrat, |
and barely half a dozen In the whole county.
Tyler and Mann at Yorktown.
Correspondence OF ths Richmond Dspatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. October 19.-At old York |
town yesterday the people gathered from all |
quarters OF the county TO hear the issues OF the
campaign discussed by Hon. d. Gardiner Tyler, |
Democratic congressional candidate from the |
second District and Judge j. Hodges Mann, |
from the Fourth District.
The speakers were introduced by Mr.. j. +. |
Hubbard, Commonwealthe Attorney from York. |
Mr.. Tyler led of In speech OF about one hour
In sound and exhaustive discussion Of all the
points involved In the campaign. He made some
telling hits, and scored the Republicans by evil
dence Qaoted fro0their own authorities.
jude Mann followed 10 q fine argument, full
OF aga tessiye ideas, backed mp by strong array
OF facts, which we're well appreciated by tho
crowd. This was Judge Manns FIRST appearance
In this section, and his speech was received with
marked approval. After speaking was con-
cluded the speakers were introduced and shook
hands with a large number of their hearers.
On Saturday the ED the Democrats OF James
City will hold big barbecue at Toano, when
several prominent speakers will be there 70
thoroughly inform the people of that section
Buchanan and Tyler ut Radford.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
RApFoRp, Va, October 1e.-Hon. John A.
Buchanan addressed large meeting here last
night in the courthouse. IL was by tar the best
paign. His speech was such as TO convince men
Of other parties OF the truthfuiness OF his asser
lions. II was a magnificent ADDRESS Lieqte-
nsnt-Governor Tyler, at the close Of Mr..
Buchanan's speech, addressed the meeting
briefly but we'll
Whaisyvilie's Rousing Meeting.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
SUFFOLK, VA, October 1o.--There was a
rousing Democratic rally at Whaleyyille, Nanse-
mond county, thirteen miles from Suffolk, some
700 or 500 people being present campaign
pole and banner were raised ana speeches were
made by General Eppa Hunton, Mr.. ID. Gardiner
Tyler, and Captain John II. Wright, OF Roanoke.
An oyster and meat dinner was served free to
the Immense crowd. Great enthusiasm pre-
vailed and much good was done for the cause of
Democracy.
Messrs. Hunton and Tyler will speak In Suf-
folk tomorrow Thursday night
Two Flat Third-Party Speeches.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG. Va, October 19.--The Third
party made their advent in this city tonight,
when j. Thomas Goode, their candidate for Con-
eress, nnj J. Haskins Hobson state lecturer for
the Farmers Alliance, addressed a crowd COM
posed mostly Of negroes and small boys. Mr.
Goode was introduced 10 the audience by Mr..
Harris, OF Shenandoah, and only spoke for about
I'VE minutes, and his speech fell very fiat The
only applause he cot was from the half-dozen
friends who accompanied him 10 this city. Mr..
Hobson'e epeach fell about fiat that Of Col