Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
EVE OF THE BATTLE.
The Democratic Skies Bright and
Frightening.
PERSONNEL OF NOMINEES.
Old and Experienced Mcmbers-The View
Matcrlai-Poiicy and Tacticso OF
the PepuIIsts.


Tuesday will decide what VIII be the
majority for the Democratic State ticket
and what win be the majority OF the
marty in the General Assembly. The CAM
paixn now closing has been remarkable
one in many respects. The fight coming
on as 4; ala IN the midst Of general busi-
ness and financial depression. and while
In consequence thereof. there were great
many voters out OF employment. the dan
ger OF the party was inertia. There mas
never been any doubt that with proper
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. that would get
out the Democratic vote--a Democratic Vic
tory was ahead. This has been the one
great dcsideratum 10 which Headquarters
had to look II has not been question
OF disloyalty TO the party ana its primer
pies with which the leaders nave hah
70 contend. but a question OF eXcitihg
loyalty TO active exertion. AS conse-
uuenoe the work that has been thrown
upon Headquarters In the way OF corre-
spondence. and upon the State chairman
in the way of travelling has been some
thing tremendous. Covering the state
with speakers and arranging for meetings
has been the smallest part Of the labor.
THE SKIES BRIGHTER.
But both the work OF canvassing and the
details connected with the labor Of orga-
nizatlon have told. and now "the skies
are bright and Frightening" Within the
last week the situation has Improved
rap,diy. The splendid exertions OF the
county representatives have had thelr
effect. AS the end has approached the
Democratic speakers have forced tpe fght-
ing -,
most entirely upon nssional issues. ana
has been practically led by speakers i'm
norted from other States. These men have
SGT the mace for the Populist race. ana
sounded the keynote OF that party cam
naign. They have told the psopie that
ibere was balm IN Gllead but they, ana
only they. know the secret Of making H.
The Democratic speakers have stoou
souarely upon the record OF the state
Democratic administration, against when
mother imported nor homemade Popu-
Ijst could Justly say aught. and wherever
thew have incidentally digressed to ma
tional issues they have snapped the one
chord upon which the POpulist-speakers
have been harping.
THE STORM CENTER.
The storm center OF real excitement
has been the Augusta Senatorial District,
where r. W. Bodey. Prohibition canki-
date for the Senate, Is running against
Hon. Edward Echols, the Democratic
nominee The Populists have made noml-
nations for the House in the county, but
the real fight Is for the senatorial seat
The 'PhItd party people. the Republicans
"a
combination. The latter imported sam
Homes and Sam Small to lead their forces,
and the canvass has been bitter ana eX-
ceedingly aggressive on both sides. But
Mr.. Echols is a hard man TO beat ana ms
friends are confident that he VIII pun
through all right The Prohibltonists
have also been making a strong hSht III
Roanoke. In the Southsde there nave
been. owing to apathy. some weak Demo-
cratic spots. but from thJe now come
the most encouraging reports. The party
headers have not been doing any boastinS.
They have recognized the serious. earnest
work before them and have addressed
themselves TO II I'm manner that VIII
show good results on election-day
POINTS Personal.
The personnel Of the Democratic candi-
dates for the General Assembly is very
high The last Legislature vas an eN-
ceptionaliy fine body a number OF old
members of both branches are standing
for reelection TO their seats, and the new
material will average up 10 the best
standard TO begin with the senatorial
candidates. Hon. William Lovenstein' VINO
will he returned from this district again,
is the Oldest legislator In point OF service
I'm Virginia Governor Mckinney Is au-
thority for the statement that he Is the
Oldest Democrat ia Virginia. lie has
served three terms I'm the Senate, ana
previous 10 that represented the city IN
the House from a time to which the mem
DRY OF man rtInneth not His familiarity
with Virginia legislation for years back
makes him not only a valuable represen-
tativc Of his own people, but enables him
20 give great assistance to new members
and u the general facilitation of the busi-
ness of the body His colleague, Hon
Conway r. Sands, served out Hon. j. Tay-
lur Ellyson's unexpired term. and full
term. and has made a fine impression
es a senator. A legislative slayer with
senator Lovenstein is Hon. James n.
Stubs, renominated from the Gloucester
District Senator Stubs il one of the best
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. that have been in the
Legislature for years Is keen debater
and hard fighter for any measure he
champions. He can give home thrusts,
but can also take them.
non. IdNlOr DUTY, vi hllliltISt, IL
another senatorial wheel-horse. He IL
an acknowledged senatorial leader, and
one of the ablest lawyers in Virginia.
Hon. c. p. Jones. Of Highland. has also
seen long service in the Senate. He is u
lawyer Of fine ability, a most forcible
speaker and whenever he got on his feet
he commanded the undivided attention of
the body.
Hon. Edward Echols of Augusta, sue
Al A hao1 10, rAfn a., fI. O..
ate, but had previously served In the
House. He is also fine lawyer. a good
parliamentarian and debater. and as re-
marked above, q tenacious fighter.
Hon. William A. Little, of Fredericks-
burg, Is a fine constitutional lawyer and
graceful and convincing speaker. He
has served one term In the Senate.
Another old senator who has been re-
nominated is Hon. William /. Jordon, OF
Halifax Mr.. Jordon is banker and not
much given to speaking, but has always
by his sound advice, had decided influence
In committees
Hon Joel r. Green, of Wythe, who also
stands again, must also be placed on tbs
list of non-speakers. but no man had more
influence than he In the Senate He II
ciear-headed and practical and when III
makes remark It is to the point
Hon Henry Fairfax. of Loudoun, serveS
Heaton and now comes up for reelection
fer the full term. He Is prosperous
farmer and raiser OF fine stock. and talk
always direct TO the Issue before him. HI
Is splendidly posted on agricultural econ
omics.
THE NEW MATERIAL.
OF the new nominees for the Senate. Mr.
James Hay. OF Madison, who stands from
the Fifteenth District. is O. lawyer OF &C
iluowledged ability and has had leglsla
tive experience in the House.
y. +. Buchanan for the First District
Alexander st. Clair for the Third District
andU Allen Watts for the Fourth Dis
.rict, 90 succeed Hon. James NJ. Marshall
Who has taken step up for DOWN b.
Ding TO Congress- are all fine lawyers
iecrge w. Morris for the Twentieth Dis
rfct. James L. Treadway for the Twenty
bird District. and L. n. Williams for tn
'wenty district add three lawyer
the list Of new nominees for the Sen
e.
In tho Twenty-sevsnth District Dr. NJ
i Hot Is the nominee. Or. Holt Is a ply
lciaA aud farmer and has always taken
eading part in advancing the agriculture
interests OF the Commonwealth.