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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
WEST WRGINIA's TIGHT SQUEEZE.
Although Close 1t Is Naturally Democrat
tc-Nsed for Effort.

Alfred Caldwell, of Wheeling, Attorney
General of West Virginia, has been for
some days in New York. having come to
the city on Thursday, the day afteF tho
visit Of the West Virginia delegation to TIE
National Democraac Committee. Before
leaving town yesterday Mr. Caldwell dis
cussed in some detail the political situa-
ton in his State to a World reporter:
1t is useless" said he, " to attempt to
conceal the well-known fact that West
Virginia Is a close State. 1t Is equally un-
deniable that. although close, II is natu-
rally and normally Democratic. At recent
presidential elections the Republicans
have struggled desperately to capture our
electoral vote. but have failed, az they will
again this year. In 1883 we beat them by
only sos plurality. | have many reasons
for believing that Cleveland's majority
over Harrison will be very much larger
next November.
"The Republicans will. of course, fight
very hard, and will use their money and
other agencies at their command without
stint. There will be large negro vote of
workmen imported from the black belt, in
belt where there Is much railroad con-
structlOn, and there are some other minor
circumstances that will tell a little in favor
OF the Republicans, but in other ways our
opponents are weak in comparison with
1888. Their State ticket IS very inferior 10
the one in that year, when General Con
was candidate for Governor.
"As q State contest alono our side has
BY far a better chance, and there ~ cer-
tainly nothing TO tell in favor OF Harrison
as against Cleveland now that was not
equally operative tour years ago. Stephen
B. Elkius did his utmost then. and his
alien influence will not certainly be in
creased this year. Having thus the ad-
vantage in espect TO State as we'll as ma
tional nominees. the Democratic canvass
will be materially aided by the prominence
OF the force-biil issue, which has been in
troduced rs a bone of contention in the
Federal political field during the last
four wears. There is no State IN
the country that mas better reason to un-
derstand what the Republican force-bill
policy would entail than has West Yir-
ginia. Our experience IN test-oath DAYS
was almost beyond description. The
Wheeling Register has struck the right
chord in this matter in appealing TO our
people 10 vote down policy endorsed by
the Republicans in Congress, by their
platform, and by their presidential noml-
nee through his official action as PTesi-
dent, and also through recent personal
declaratlOns,h
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
PeoPLEs-pARrY NOMINEES.
Frank KoOnce for Congress In the Third
District-A. ii. Perry Elector.

FAYETTEVILLE. n. O., August 29.-At an
adjourned meeting of the People',s-party
Congressional Convention here to-day the
nomination of Frank Koonce, of OnslOw,
for Congress. aud A. II. Perry, of Bladen,
for Weaver elector was ratified. The reso-
lutions Of the 1hird-party mass-meeting
at Clinton, July goth, recommending c. u.
Thompson, OF OnslOw, for presidential
elector, and the endorsement of Grady for
Congress 20 the contrary Notwithstanding
were adopted. As on two previous occa-
sions, the convention was a small affair.
nothing like all the counties IN the district
being represented. Otho Wilson, of Ra-
leigh, was here as chief and ruler OF the
proceedings.
The work of the convention was shaped
in secret conclave ut star-chamber con-
ference in the courthouse this morning.
Whether or not Buffers name was pre-
sented and urged in the conference can
not be ascertained, as the delegates de
cline to talk. but It is a notorious fact that
Koonce had the largest following and
showed fight from the beginning. The
Omaha platform was endorsed and
adODted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
withdrawal OF troops, yet so around armed
| 20 the teeth
| leased
RAILWAY eusINess SITUATION.
one Mar Dangerously Wounded by Mill
,ta ptrtetS-Dcsuifory Firing.


Burrsro. n. Y. August %. The Lehigh
and Erie roads to-day equalled yesterday 8
traffic and the Central aud West Shore,
with new business. exceeded their move
monts Yesterday. The Lake Shore handled
lie business and the Nickel Plate was
nearly normal.
A man who was formerly Lehigh
switchman lato this afternoon was one of
four men who were throwing stones at the
picket-liues of the Twentv-second Regi-
ment at the Lehigh tracks Of the Lake
Shore road. Tho men were fred upon,
and the one referred 10 fell dangerously
shot.
Scattering shots are being made by
pickets in the various yards tonight, but
up 90 l0:30 +. NJ there has been reported
no organized assault by strikers nor any
concerted movement by the troops upon
those who hang along the picket-hnes,
causing such annoyance as they may with
safety 10 themselves.
Shortly after the tie-up on the Lacka-
wana this afternoon tho switchmen wait
ed on Superintendent Seabert and offered
their services TO protect the cOmpany's
property. They were willing 20 be sworn
in as special patrolmen and patrol tho
Lsckawanna Yards until the present diff
culties were settled Mr.. Seabert replied
tha, he did not think the company would
require guards. military or otherwise, and
thanked the men for their offer.
TUE SHOOTER ARBEsrED.
Tho private who did the shooting was
arrested by the police. The officers of
the company 10 which the private be-
longed protested against the arrest Of
their subordinate and demanded his re-
lease. At the same time they Informed
General Dovie OF the arrest, ana General
Doyle ordered O company and a battalion,
If needed, 20 set the soldier at liberty
Allen l.. Richardson. a non-unon switch
man, was thrown from the top Of box
car IN the Erie yards 10y strikers about
o'clock this evening and badly bruised.
Thomas Gable, a non-union man. while
working III tho Lehigh yards at East But
falo. was set upon by four strikers and
balfv iuiur4d
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
Anairs in Halifax County.

ttSAECoioA4'h@oN VI tu7 AAi'hhcAN Na'f'"N~'-i
SCOTLAND NECK. N. c., August d.
Democrat from the western part OF this
county said to your correspondent yester-
day that the Third party is growing weaker
there all the time. This Is quite encour-
aging. as that section has been one of the
strongholds of the Third party in the
county.
good rain last night put all in good
gpirits. Late corn is now pretty sure OF
good crop.
Mrs. Annie Griffin. Of Rocky Mount, is
visiting Miss Mary Gray.
Miss Georgie Piummer, OF Petersburg,
has returned home after a visit to friends
here.
Miss Jennie Lamb, of WILLIAMSON, is
visiting Mrs. II. s. Hyman.
Captain Charles Schurter has gone to
Wilmington to make arrangements for
moving bis family. He is engaged in the
coast survey aud Improvement Of water
ways.
Mr. NJ. Hoffman has returned from Ocra-
coke, where he has been visiting.
Major p. st. George Barrand has re-
turned from Virginia aad is ready for the
opening of the military school.
Colonel A. l.. Smith, of Charlotte, went
down to Washington Yesterday to inspect
companies at Washington and Edenton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
Delegate. EIected-Epes Endorsed.
rsnoclnl ,nlncram % the nispntch.l

Especial telegram 70 the Dlspatch'i
PETERSBURG. VA, August 23.--At the
CITY convention held tonight ut the court
house the following delegates nominated
and elected: L. G. Bass, Meyer Saal, L.
G. Venable, George Mason, julius Liebert,
Charles Watson. James L. Dalton, j. d.
Band, ". H. baxter, Robert Gillian. DR.. j..
T.. Moyler, &. n. Romano, w. T: McCrea,
Alexander Donnan. II. X. SMITH. II. Las
slter, NJ. j. sheffield. G. Z. Eanes, W. L.
Hubbard, Edward White, II. l.. Harrison,
James Fltz. and C.. Il. Walsh. On motion,
the following resolution was adopted:
" Be q resolUed by the Democrats u. coaren-
lion assembled That We desire to express
our high appreciation of the faithful SER
vices of the Hon. James +. Epes, our
representative in the Fifty-second Con-
gress. and cordially endorse his renomina-
ton by the Democracy to represent the
Fourth District of Virginia in the Fifty
third Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
R0AN0KE'S BIG RAIN.
BUSINESS PORTION OF THE CITY
FLOODED AND LIFE IN DANGER.
One Man Drowned While Attempting TO
Cross n strcet--Others Rescued at Great
Risk-EstImstcd Loss, 100000.
rspec,al ,oIegram 10 the DI.ua,cn.l

ROANOKE, Va, August 29.-Roanoke was
visited last night by one of the most So
we're rain-storms ever known since II was a
city. Salem avenue was flooded. and for &
time the safety of the people in other
parts of the city was in imminent danger.
Mrs Waye and her three daughters were
rescued at a great risk from drowning at
their home, on Second avenue corner
Fourth street. and several othor narrow
escapes could be mentioned.
DIR. SMITH DROWNED.
On Salem avenue. where the heaviest
rainfall occurred, DIR. Barney Smith, in
attempting TO cross from Lyle's drugstore
TO the opposite side, was drowned.
Several other parties narrowly escaped
drowning-among them Officer Peck.
REPoRTRD MISSING.
Others are reported missing, but so far
there are no developments as TO the mise
ing parties. l. is estimated that the total
damage is S75, 900 or 100000, the principal
losers being merchants on Commerce,
Campbell, and Jefferson streets.
Roanoke has been exceedingly dry for
several months. but this deluge was rather
too plenteous to-day
The CITY this evening has assumed her
old self again, and the visitor of to-day
could not tell that one of the heaviest
rainfals of Southwest Virginia had visited
her on Monday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
This afternoon they viii participate in .
l..

grand parade -.
The seventeenth biennial meeting OF ins
Supreme Lodge commenced this mornlnE
and will continue in session for ten days
or until all the business before 1t Is con'-
pleted.
reception was given to the knlghts
In the Grand Opera-House. which was pro.
fusely decorated with banners. Promlnens
citizens and officers Of the Knights OF
Pythias occupied the stage, while. Gov
ernor Francis and Mayor Cowerd wei
coined the visitors and Supreme-Onah-
cellOr Shaw responded.
A secret meeting of the Supreme Lodge
was then held, at which new members
were initiated and various reports were
received.
The report of Supreme Chancellor shaw
congratulates, the order upon its steadily
increasing progress aud its continued pros
perity and upon the harmony which uni
versally prevails. The order enters the
twenty-eighth year of its existence, SAYS
the report, with splendid army OF more
than 800 600 men marching steadily for
ward under the tri-colored banner OF Py-
thianism. Within the past twelve months
the membership has increased 44,OO0. OF
about one-sixth. The uniform rank SHOWS
an increase of 153 new divisions, with
total membership exceeding 35,OOO-an IN
crease of 5000, or over one-httn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
j U s 4 o U L 1!

There ts one respect IN which onr Scarfs are
not Just out; they "A not just oat OF styie-shey
are decidedly in. al away In AZ that N you
lot a little money stand in tho way a the pur-
chsso you will be permitting tale obstacle 70
fhwart you, for they are not only stylish. but
most insignificant IN cost. II yoo hayen't kept
track OF the prices that prevail IN our Mems
Furnishing Department. y0l have no idea what
can be accomplished thero oy i1iing outlay.
Figures have never been lower, qualities never
were higher, styles never 20 y;ried and a'Irae-
tive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
Fine Footwear.

Mr. J. Fenton Taylor. formerly with ..
A. Grigg, and Charles A. Brown. formerly
with fOurqnrean, Price q Co. havs
opened new shoe store at 9is cas-. Main
street. TEcir establishment il besntifnllv
htted up, and they will carry a stock OF
the finest Footwear that il made. Sir,
Tay Tor was raised IN the shoe husiness sni
knows toe demand Of the Richmond trsds
thoroughly, ana both gentlemen are yery
popular. They are d0termined That In
beauty. variety, and excellence of stock
their house shall not be surpassed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24

tBy Anglo-Amercan cable 70 tho Dispatchl
SMLA, INDA, August 23.-Fearing that
they viii seize upon part Of the Pamir re-
gion that belongs to Atghanistan, the
Ameer has asked the Government OF In
dia to intervene TO prevent Russian az
presslou IN the PamIr country.
The N0r9N of ST. Petersburg declares
that Russia could not permit the occupa-
tlon Of Afghanistan by Great Britain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24

cutting loose from II or che old po,,o
cratic party hs would without h,',ise.,n'. s,no
let go the Alliance. '"''''
Alta bate hout. when your cor,e.nona
ent left. the Tbird-psrtyites had nos bsIs
theif puohc meeting a. Advertised H.
deed, the effort at Peonle,s ,,a,t,, :,
building Is now regarded about aere a.
penny.whistle; which can disturb the ar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
THE JUDeEsHlP STILL VACANT.
Appointment to BE Made To-Day-Por-
traits of Cleve and Steve-Accident.
fc-a.,al ,ola0ra m ~ tho Disnat,hl

ISpeclaI teIegfAIn 20 INC DIsUaI0I'I
RALEIGH. n. O., August 23.-Governor
Holt states this evening that the appoint
ment of an associate justice would not be
made until tomorrow, as no found he had
more papers in the matter to look over. ..
Handsome and very large Oil-portraits
of Cleveland and Stevenson were to-day
presented by Julian 5. Carr TO the State
democratic Committee here, aud are dis
played at its rooms.
Rev. DIR. Black, superintendent of the
Oxford Orphan Asylum, has suffered Sc
we're injury by being thrown out of his
buggy in "a runaway. An ankle is sprained
and ne is severely bruised about the head
and body. He will be in bed some weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
To Help Negroes Notthward.
fpv totagra,h n fba Disnatrh1


CHICAGO, August 23.--A number of COL
ored men of Chicago havo organized the
Northwestern immigration Association OF
Chicago for the purpose of aiding and as
ssting the colored people to leave the
southern States and find them homes in
northern States. Arrangements are said
to have been made by which large num-
Der of colored people will leave the South
this fall and come North.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
c,rSrsIg OFFERS D1snEGAnpED.
Great shippers suspend.

PHumrlpHA, Pa, August 23.-The Sis
pension Of the shipping firm of George
Iweldy n Co.. OF London, who are the
principal operators OF the North Atlantic
line of steamships between this port and
London. swansea, Avoumouth, Bristol,
and Rotterdam. was made known here to-
day at the Maritime Exchange, and was
thcall-ahsorbiug topic OF discussion among
shipping men, as the firm was regarded rs
ono OF tho stauuchest III London.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
Business-Men Play Baseball.
rSnactai taloOrarn n tho pianatch I

AsHEvILLE, N. c., August 23.-Two teams
of businessmen, " We uns' and " You
uns." played a game of bali this afternoon
for the benefit of the soldiers monument
fund. Rain fell much of tho time. and the
ground was wet at the close of the eighth
inning. The score stood "a to % in favor
of You uns."
Soon after the beginning of the ninth
and last inning darkness stopped the game.
There was much fun, and nearly $3.50 were
raabzad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
MCADAMS & BERRY.
TESTIMONY OF Mr.. v. T. EPPS.
AWeILknown Richmond Merchant Tells
What Dr.. Coates Has Ocne Tor Him.

Mr.. Epps says:
(" When / began treat
m ont un q er Dr.
Coates n few weeks
ago / had been suffer-
ing from catairh for
nve or six years. Ny
symptoms were head
achO; so m eti m o a
elignt, at other times
excruciattng. Ny nose
was constantly cloggei
up, and hard knots
formed In IL, which /
blew out or hs0ked
out with much DIM.
Guilty. | also had mu-
Gus constantly falling
back into my thrca'.
and sometimes would
blow large scaBs from
my nose. Ny throst
often got dry and stifl
and sore. At times
there was a thick, foul,
yellow discharge from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24

Eau CLAIR. Wis. August 23.-About 1000
saw-miil employees have struck for ten
hours work and eleyen-hours' pay, and
three Of the five lumber companies. inclJ-
ding all the eevcn-hour mills, are IDLE.
NJ definite reply has been made by The
ru.il-owners to the committee, but there
are 10 indications that the demand viii be
granted The strikers are orderly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24

LoNDoN. August 23.-For a long time
tbsre has been a dispute between the
iourneymen tailors in England and the
masters regarding plece-work. Threats OF
striking were made. and now, as matter
OF protection, the employers have locked
on. their men. The number OF taiiors
made idle is 81, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
THE FORCE-BlLL ISSUE.
Republicans Trying to Keep 1t Out of the
Campaign.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON. August 2S.-Secretary
Charles Foster. in an interesting interview
to-day, said The great issue in the cam
paign Is tho tariff. The Democrats arc try
ing to make force-blll issue. but they are
not succeeding. The life is all out OF tnat.
The force-blll issue is without vitality.
Whatever Mr.. Harrison has TO say on that
subject in his letter of acceptance will be
wise and we'll SAID"
Many persons here think this means an
effort by the Republicans TO keep the
force-bill Issue out of the campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24

Clemmonsville. N. c., have been at the
point OF death yesterday and to-day from
arscuical poisoning. Arsenic powder was
put In the coffee-pot Sunday while the
family were at church. Monday morning ut
breakfast all were taken illand physician
was summoned Just in time TO save them.
A man who would inherit the Sides pro-
perty is suspected of the crime. Mrs. and
hiss Sides are still in q critical condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
attempted rrain-wrsehing.

READING, Pa. August ga dastardly
attempt was made to wreck the express on
the PENNSYLVANIA railroad due in this city
from philadelphia at $50 last night. After
il had crossed the large iron bridge two
miles below Reading and was gong forty
miles an hour the engineer saw an OBJ
struction ahead, but was unable to stop
the tram, which dashed into four heavy
timbers placed across the track. The rear
Wheels OF the locomotive jumped the rails
and the lives of over 100 passengers were
imperilled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
.c6z sWTCHMeN STRIKE,
ut..rrass 500 Good shape, However
.. serious Disorder.

D.
500 serious Disorder.
Htt ae,pn Co the DspatchI
r..I..N. s., August 13.-lhe switch
... Delaware. IaChaWauua aud
.r... t... afternoon. They h4No
...s. Ius a1Js ninety to the
t.-..--. iIftcu switchmcn on the
..,hr,ter aud Plttsburg also went
.l.a asked 10 handle freight from
.a. roads.
.-Nss,r.. Clark Of the Conductors
ana wilkinson ~ the lraHincn
lrv uu thor way Go Buffalo 10 con-
..I Gran Master Sweeney. from
- made o., SIR. Sargent, OF tie no
-. Inlu. aud Clark 10 Is aiUreiher
.r that the railway men VIII
... .,d the sWitcumen. Clark SAID
..f no grievance the conductors
.t...,t unless there were some they
t- Ou5. They dad not care 70
.,. -Nupatuy ln that way. lie
... tI, ~RItchMeu's demands We're
Hi.I. " iiut the most depiOra-
..u tlo affair Is that acts OF Vio-
. -. r.slrtcl tu by sOln3 one az tho
t..- L.s probably been the greatest
.r.l.uglug the strike, as other
..I probably nave been ulnlca-
.. ..-. umors Of deadly conflicts
.. -,l -tr,ifsr. last ulsht.
.........,. -G1w. tbnt while there
.r....l-. cases Of disorder and some
--.;l.-- serious occurred.
-..rr,uRoAps Oh.
....,..,,. ., ,st in bettar
- It.tje .f a.. Tsr.
~ 20, -icTt lie
.'-'s, ~ n, on'nop IA
.... I. ....0t .y,cnd eastward. There
...a..ot GIauG-Master Sweeney
-,..a, lu the last. but even that
,.... .-.-. The men acted Tasniy
........ lr.1di-iug tn" railroad com
..... ... .,4ft. Inc men nave lost,
'. .,r tury recognize that TACT
'r ".l br Tor them. buuaIo Is
rI.4 4t every point irclShl i
... .I.I where. and as lar as 1 can
. ., uu r1OM Tor strikes or
..r iu Buffalo believe the
..r... t. declare OF when the aihh-
s.... .-auZItIOus refuse 10 strike
n.atlI.
,,..,,,, .r,,rrpa
-
,.. ,t. NJ. ~ ',sI t.c,,, nnt Ie-
..r... .....[rJ certain freight which
...i., oeic,al, insisted was or
.... ... if,slt was LehIgh-NAlley
i.-... I-....,
.......... .,.,. ,.,,,,,.,,,o.,
','' d" NJ" N'''' = I. - ~ .r, ~,
n. l. Aasust - IN nc ,lo,'ild by1ld
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24

We think good pianos ought to be tuned
at least twice year, yet many persons 70
whom we sold instruments more than fve
years ago have not had any work done on
them for three years. II the pianos are 10
be durable they must have attention. Send
tous. az tho most expert workmen are EN-.
ployed by US and our prices are moderate.
MANLY B. RAMOS x Co.,
g03 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24
rJIELABOR TROUBLES
creek AS QUIET ANo PEACE
coAl SUI as POSSIBLE
r,s,n. Moving with Regularity ~
fr''s'' v,,e swItchmen strike, How
b'"'' Labor Leaders Confer.
.c,,.,,rara to tho Dispasch.l

c, TfNS.. August 23.--h Coal
.''' ',-ll only remain as quiet ana
O .,w5tisthis morning there wouid w
pa' .''' '''5.fat town constable, muoh less
B. "' -a troops. Members OF the
lo., sent out in every direc-
,e'' '.,-cb The mountains and the
'' .r.s- acpopuhtcd. The l2S or
rs' '-.-. ere being conducted from
church 20 cleaner quarters
Rants. church. .... .ha, two
vh. were out on tou5
tr mountains Yesterday hnu
,.,.ine IN last night Were
t- d.. AIMED miners ana hau 10
.,.se l,tou' 20 got back
r.r rr,sE sislEM.
General Pickett, who arrived
i.' +.rtoou 20 cooperate win
,- ..... tr suppress ng the trouble
..i mo hospitality OF the press
I..f night. In conversation
,icd Press representative
...-,~-,i the opinion that the
.u.l be 0brOgated at the
Governor and the Board
.tors. as the conditions OF
....u violated months ago by
tl.rtalure % pay the yearly
f.r winch suit has been
....f $50 expressed tho opinion
... could be proclaimed IN
..f hy the Governor OF by q
% the Legislature. The
..lIe tho matter was the
pursued by the guard, with
.. ui tbc civil authorizes.
md that heroic measures
...utai. II dozen or two
movers m the lawiessuoss
. .ao pcuitentlary II would
fact of luiImdatlng other
..t t.,y would not daro return
.r fear of q like penalty.
rI Pickett seems u DO
.ta, situation and advo-
.t.r4ucc OF peace, even II
..s t. he kept here until tho
.-u ~ the Circuit Court,
.t l can be instituted.
...l-FouND LEAGUE.
..... was found at supper last
.... .m.-t Press representa-
... fle following statement:
t....... uet-cr progress to-day in
..u than at any PIE
. These men meaning tho
... he-.uEing % open their
..u" startling develop
made IN short Whlie.
| to secret oath
..- tne penalty OF violating
....r r- death, consequently
.....s close as clans hereto
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-24

THE DROUGHT IN BUCKINGHAM.
Corn a Complete Failure and Tobacco
Reduced One HaIf-POIitical.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
NEW CANTON. Va. August Pinot since
1881 has this section suffered so severely
from drought as at present. The ex-
traordinary high temperature prevalent
for the last two months. in the absence
of scarcely any ram, has caused the crops
TO dry up with unusual rapidity, corn be-
ing almost complete failure IN uplands,
reducing the average 70 one fourth OF a
a crop. Our tobacco crop will be reduced
to one half it's usual quantity, while the
quality will be poor.
The political caldron is in q reeking
condition, and no one can possibly fore
cast the outcome of the present condition
Of things political.