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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
Warehouse would leave its moorings and
go up like the Worids.fair balloon.
The NAME OF o,reaaALL PRESENTED
Judge Rhsa mshes the Nomipation In n
RtthY. pninf nd snnnah.

When order had been restored the grace
fnl figure of Judge William r. Rhea was
seen vending It's way 10 the gaze OF the
chair. ana tho convention. He was APP
plauded tor several moments and began
his speech OF nomination for Colonel
Charles i. O'FerfalL The followers Of
the candidate from the Valley were wont
10 manifest their enthusiasm and fire.
quently the disting uished and eloquent
speaker was interrupted by their shouting
and hhnd-clappiug. Judge Khea made a
captivating speech. He saidi
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
ConyentioD.-fo more than the allotted
time OF generation our State conVcn-
tons have met under the national SD
premaoy OF the Repu blican party.
We have walked through the valley Of
the shadow of political death and drained
the bitter cup TO Its vory dregs.
With sublime faith aud undauuted cour-
ace we have carried on the good fght
until now we meet TO see the flag Of VIC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
THE RICHMOND DIspATCH-FRIDAY, AUGUST 1s. 1898.

any uncertain sound. II has spoken in de.
fence OF those measures which appertaineu
10 the glory and the honor and the tame OF
the State of Virginia. But not alone that.
] beg to call attention to the fact that re-
Gently great capital has flooded the South
western portion Of the state. Large oapi-
tai has been expended there IN the con-
struction ofiailroads, In the construction.
opening. and development of mines.
and other great aud invaluable industries.
As times improve others are expected 10
follow. Well. now. what will be the re-
suit? Mucn will depend. OF course, upon
the government which you have; upon
the selection Of your rulers; UPON the
men whom you select to preside over your
public Affairs. The selection OF Mr.. Tyler.
his nomination and election. his residence
In that part ut the State. his known con-
sentative views upon the great questions
of taxation, his enthusiastic champion
ship of all toe great industries Of tho
State. and questions OF taxation viii OK:
cite additional confidence and invite stu
further capital and bring new Industries
~ this State.
NOT A SECTIONAL FfOIfr.
have heard that this Is said to DO Sec
tionel that 1t 10 an argument tending to
excite local sectional prejudice. WHY, gem
tlemen, do not you remember when Gov
oyuOr Mckinney was nOmiuat0d a. Gov
ernor Of Virginia that on appeal was made
to the Democratic convention here upon
the ground that something was due to the
SouthsIde part Of the State which he re-
presented Do you not remember that
IN oil tho great conventions an effort has
always been made to get local Influence
for local positions and TO excite local
prldei Now. so much as 10 appeals for
local prejudice aud opinions.
We stand upon the same platform. We
arc bound by the same ties OF necessity.
We all take the same interest and pride in
the glory and honor and fame of this great
State OF Virginia. We know perfectly
well that much injustice has been dis
played in some of the nOblcst circum-
stances the world over saw, and that the
genius and eloauence Of Nirglaia's sons
have illustrated aud adorned the pulpit aud
the forum and the hustings Of nearly every
State in this Union. and that the deeds
done uron this Gousecrated soil. where in
sight Of the city OF Richmond, for per-
forming true acts by true men, would have
extended the glory and widened the fame
Of the nation, whose annals nave illumlned
every page OF history. TlAsre Is no such
question as local prejudice Or pride. ] ask,
therefore, In behalf of Southwest Virgi-
ma, as q matter Of just concession 70 Der,
that this nomination be given to her IN the
person of her noble representative, Mr.. j..
Hoge Tyler. of tho county OF Montgom-
cry. prolonged spplause.I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

marks Ex-Governor Leo came TO the front
OF the stage aud as many began 70 cheer
him he waved them down and declared
that he only wished to make motion.
He then offered resolution that the vir.
ginia Democrats in convention assembled
send q telegram 10 Grover Cleveland.
President of the United States. at Gray
Gables, Mass. bearing thor congratula-
tions to him upon the arrival OF little
Grover. whether he came into this world
With silver spoon In his mouth or not.
This evoked great applause and laughter,
and the resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. sJoseph G. Diokerson. of the Rich
mond city delegation, then moved 10 take
q recess until 500 O'clock. This was agreed
q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
KENT BY ACcLAMATION.
no Other Name Propossd-Nominatio
for Attorney flenerni.

Tor Attorney-Gen~rn'.
A delegate from Prince william moved
that the body 20 into the nomination OF o
candidate for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Car
riCd.
Judge Duncan. Of Lee county. up
preached the edge of the platform and IN
a brief but pointed speech urged the
CLAIMS Of the Southwest. He presented
the name Of Colonel Il. &. Kent for tho
lieutenant goyerDorship.
Two or three q ierates moved TO su'-
pend the rules snd nominate By acciama-
ton. A tvo-th;rd, vote was recurei and
the nomination was made by scclsmation,
nearly the entire convention voting Tor
Kent.
FOR ATTongEr-dZNgnih
There was then motion 10 20 INTO the
nomination Of an Attorney General.
Colonel 4. G. Marshall. OF Portsmouth,
endeavoFed to get the attention OK the
body, bur it was almost lmpJs'ible 10 do
so. He sad that Il vas duty OF tho con-
yention 20 consider tne bus.1-p before v
III decency aud order. There were cries VI
That's right"
Colonel Marshall then resumed by say
ing that il was as mucn the duty or tHe
body TO consider platform OF principles
as II was TO CONSIDER the selection OF can
didates. He thought that IL would not do
10 proceed IN such haste, and urged tina.
the nomination Of an Acknowledgment
be postponed until the platform bad been
adopted. Tue question was called upon
the motion TO proceed with tho nomlna-
ton, and It was carried.
The motion to proceed with the norni-
nation of an Attorney-0ensral was, after
great deal OF wrangllng. agreed to.
THE CANDIDATES PRrsExrZD.
Hon. J. Hampton Hoge presented the
name Of Hon. John W. q. Blackstone, OF
Accomao county. for this position. He
urged his various qualities and declared
that he would represent fttingly the
Young Democracy OF the State.
Hon. Il. Taylor Scott was nominated by
Colonel William X. Aylett, Of King Will
liam, who pressed the claims Of the present
Acknowledgement with great vigor and
earnestness. He said that the records 81
the officer for years past would show that
Scott had filed that position more credit
ably than any man who had succeeded
HIM.
General Rufus A. Ayers. ex-Attorney-
General of the State. who has been much
talked of tor Governor, seconded the
nomination of Scott in "A speech which
was ringing aud forcibls.
Mr.. Montcalm oldham, of Accomac
county, seconded tho nomination OF
Blackstone. but even while he was speak
ing the committee appointed to wait upon
Colonel O'Ferrall entered tho auditorium
bringing with them the next Governor
of Virginia"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
THE CLAIMS or MAJOR TYLER.
They Have q Strong Advocate Ia Jddge
Waller q. Staples.

That sagacious and eminently.respected
Democrat and lawyer, Judge Waller X.
Staples. presented in language fitting and
eloquent the claims of Major j. .Hoge
Tyler for the position OF Governor. Every
one listened TO Judge Staples attcntively,
and be was greeted by liberal applause
aud bis remarks were interspersed by the
enthusiasm Of the delegates. Commencing
his speech. the Judge SAID
| must confess. gentlemen Of this con-
vention, 90 feeling of great apprehension
in encountering the dangers OF the perlis.
or the peril OF failure. IN the course OF a
fifteen minute speech 10 present tho cause
of my friend before such an audience.
| am comforted. however. by the fact
that am IN the house of my friends: that
we have met here as friends and not as
enemies: that we are brethren Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
Totals....I.140 $50 100
THE NOMINATION MADE UNANIMOUS

Mr.. j. Hampton Hoge. on behalf OF
Tyler, moved to make the nomination
unanimous, and Mr.. Thomas Benson. OF
the Buford forces, seconded the motion.
which was agreed TO by a tremendous
AYE"
On motion of Senator Lawless a com.
mlttee of i've consisting of Mesrs. Law
less. Stringfellow. T.. l.. G. Scott, 4. Nc
Cracken, and Judge Waller H. Staples.
Oterrall and inform him Of the action OF
the convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

waved hats and fans and canes. slapped
one another on the shoulders. and IN every
conceivable way manifested the enthu::
siasm inspired By the event whirh bad
O'Ferrall, for Tyler. and for Buford. On
one side would be heard the eiacu stion.
We died qamelr On another the 70
mark, Didn't we pile 'em up"
now THE vorx STOOD.
As soon as quiet had been restored SO.
creiary Bigger announced the following -
tha standing OF tho yotst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
o,FsaaALL ON FIRST BALLOT.
His Friends Go Wild with Eothusissm.
| Nomination Made Unanimoos.

Nomination made UNANIMOUS
As the roll-call was proceeded with aud
the numbers began TO Indicate OterralPs
great majority. his followers became more
and more enthusiastic, and their spas
modie demonstrations OF patriotism tor
their candidate were greater. As the end
of the roll neared some delegate from the
Third District moved TO stop the calling
of tho roll and to make Colonel 0Ferrnlrs
nomination unanimous. There we're cries
OF "No.r and the CHAIR stated that under
the rules Of the House OF Delegates the
calling OF the roll could not be interfercd
with. The work was proceeded with. and
az its conclusion one of the widest scenes
that ever occurred in q convention hall IA
the State OF Virginia TRANSFERRED. Dele
getss stood npou cha'zA splis thsH tnFosss,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

character, and the nobility of the human
soul. know of no one who can to-day DO
more safely trusted at her helm than a. \.
Buford. of the city OF Richmond. PRO
longed applause
Cheers and music followed Major String
fellows beautiful address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
o'FsaaAlL RECEIVES AN OVATION.
Greeted with Trsmsadous Appiauss-His
speech Of Accsptsoce.

speech or Accepfeoces
IL goes without saying that when the
multitude learned that Colonel O'Ferrall
was in the hall there was the applause OF
The evening.
When the newly.mads candidate for
Governor assembled the stage hs was
grasped BY the hand By many friends and
earnest supporters. =.
state. Senator Lswless, Of the commit
tee VINO waited upon Colonel O'ferfell,
announced that the committee had dis
charged It's duty and brought into the
convention the next Governor Of Virginia.
Chairman Cardweu then taking the arm
of Colonel OFerrall, stepped to the edge
of the platform and in few words pre-
sented the Democratic candidate tor
Governor.
TIE gPzEcH or AocRsrAxcx.
There was general applause, and when
order was restored Colonel OForrall
began his speech VI acceptance. On every
side be was listened TO respectfully and
attentiyely. He Was applaudsd as fire.
ouent intervals, especially IN bis refer
encss to the Third party. Colonel 0Rsr-
rail- said:
Convention. This is the proudest nsoment
OF my life. l would rather stand here
wearing the badge Vt honor. which you
have placed upon me. thgn be clothed In
royal purple. or wear the crown a kiae.
dom. Applause.
10 be the Governor Of any State o. tAia
great Union v . distaqstton va1eA m
-.l.-~n - -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
KIND WORDS SAID OF euFoRo.
Major strinafciiow Presents tho Name OF
ytrglnia's Distinguished Son.

virglnia's Distinguished Son.
He had not reached his seat when Major
Charles &. stringtellow stepped forward to
nominate Colonel A. IS. Buford. Major
Stripgfellow was rendered q reception
which would have made even the success
ful aspirant proud. He was listened to
with marked attention. When he men
toned tho name OF Colonel '3uiord there
was the most tremendous outburst that
had occurred throughout the day.
Major Stringfeilow said;
MIR. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Convention, II can ind no warrant for
thia vast gathering OF 80 nany OF the
Representatives men of Virginia. either IN
the written Constitution or laws under
which we hse. but do And In this simple
fset that yen are hers assembled IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
MEET UypEG HAPPY AUspIcaA


Under these happy auspices this I'M
precedeutcd convention is here 10 award
the highest honor which VifCnlans eau
bestow upon Nirgimau. We are here TO
execute our mission aud say who shall
stand before the people OF this great state
rs the candidates of tho Democratic
party. LOYALTY and devotion to our re-
spectlve iavorltes IL our first great duty,
and afterwards the last and highest duty
Is LOYALTY To our party.
To-day, under separate leadership, We
cross swords with each other; tomorrow
we close ranks and present to the enemy
a solid front under the banner OF our
chosen leader.
That leader should be man who com
bines more OF the elements Of success than
any oth9r.
4 man who combines statesmanship
with oohtics; man whose history Of the
future finds its best guarantee in his his
tory Of the past; man OF superb moral
ard physical courage; O man who VIII
champion the claims of no interests or
classes but who will recognize and de-
mend the Just rights and equal protection
of all: man who knows no path but
tho path of duty and no cause but
the cause of the people; a man who
is, IN the language Of our great Senator
from Virginia, from spur to plume, all
the way through and all the way round, oil
the way up and all the way down, a Demo
c.1y -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

Obedience 20 the command of the people
netting IN primary meetings outside OF, out
In aid of the Constitution and laws, most
significant proof OF their capacity go 10
mould their customs and institutions as
best 10 preserve the right OF seii,govefh-
ment and the enjoyment OF the iioertles
won by the yalur and guaranteed 10
us by the wisdom OF our fathers. De'dt
c'esi moi! am the State. vain french
king once artogantly proclaimed. / AN
the people. the thrifty, hard-working, tax
paving people of Virginia the great Demo
cratic party more truthtully declares To-
day. And SO you have met In It's Denait.
not merely 10 nominate, but. thanks 70
the wisdom, intelligence. aud courage CT
that party, by your nomination suostan-
italy to elect Governor for four years
from January next lApplause.l
The TRUST AN IMPORTANT oss.
It ia an important end responsible trust
that has been committed TO YOUR keeping.
but doubt not that you Will execute III
with an eve single TO the welfare OF tH,
ginin, for whatever else may have perlsnep
when that Gag that 50 many OF y0u iol-
lowed through four long years OF victory
and defeat. ba,tlc-Scafred but glory
crowned, was furled ct Appomattox. one
thing at least survived that springs IN the
breasts Of Virgiuia's sons eternal "a hope
itself-the love OF their mother state.
You will not be embarrassed IN the seiec.
ton YOU have TO make'by the paucity. Dut
by the number of the aspirants Tor inc
great honor You have TO confer each one
of whom would wear It most worthy.
From the beautiful Valley, with its green
pastures and fertile fields. comes n candi-
date who was 20 mean soldier In that
great struggle for individual liberty and
constitution al rights, when those fields
echoed TO the tread OF hostile hosts and
drank the precious blood OF heroes whose
names and deeds. inscribed not alone on
tho page of history, but in the hearts OF
their countrymen. this world VIII never
willingly lot die, and who since then mas
battled for the snme great cause with
knightly chivalry and zeal on the floor OF
the Fedcral Congress. lApplausc.
The great Southwest, rich wlth the cat
tie on its Thousand hills from whose
depths men dig almost every ore known
IN tho useful arts. asks your votes tor
gentleman Of distinguished ability. VINO
has already filed honorable posts IN tho
government 81 the State with crodt TO
himself aud the people.
RICHMOND PRESENTS EUToRD.
And last. though / venture 70 add, not
lenst for We are all proud OF this fair capl-
tai Of ours that. PhPnix-llke. has risen
from the ashes of 1855 aud piumed herselt
for higher and nobler hIgbt--kiChmond,
nlways true to the traditions. the honor;
aud the interests of Virginia, Richmond
presents for your consideration one OF lp'r
bestowed and most hOnOred citizens-A.
s. Buford. Long applause.
For a half century aud more she has
borne the brunt Of taxation without a
murmur. and never failed to give more
than liberal response To every demand
that has been made on the time, tho
talents. and the money of her people.
How much they have coG.ributod to tho
regeneration aud developGent OF the State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
A GREAT RUSH AT NIGHT.
Report on Credentials Adopted ana Per-
manent Organization Effected.

Tho silent shadows OF night had hardly
enveloped the convention auditorium
when the Democrats from the cities and
rural districts began to assemble for the
night session.
There was the greatest jam around the
main entrance between and $50 that had
been seen there. great many city folk
who could not attend the day sessions were
on hand struggling and squirming for I'D
mittance. and great many secured II.
Chairman Munford brought the eavol
down with great force nj $40 and ordered
the aislos Co be cleared. He announced
the FIRST business in order to be the report
OF the Committee on Credentials. The
paper was read In loud tones by the band
some young temporary secretary. An IN
oident during the reading was the break
ing OF one of the electricians. It having
been struck by some delegate with chair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

same political household; that we are
members % the same great political party,
and devoted III common 10 the great pub
he principles Of public policy.
see IN the audience before me men
who have fought many struggle to-
gether for the last twenty-five years; IN
victory aud IN defeat. in sunshine aud IN
storm. for the redemption and preserya-
ton Of whatever IA honorable IN our lnsu-
tutions. or ark of our safety, fOr our affairs,
our fresdes, and won for us by the tolls
and the suterings Of our people.
Gentlemen. We vote for c.eeds and prin-
ciples. not for men, nut for the faith That
Is held III the hearts of men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

Virginia b rising with . eiAntb strength.
Her gates are swinaiag Inward. not opt.
Vafd. The oiuxens Of other States. landA
and cltmes are coming into her borders.
IA "a , nsa IRE WstS scssssss iesSiss "a
dial love. tApplapse- oAptla > nQx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

tory floating over the Executive Mansion
at Washington. saluted by Others flying
from ouch end of the national Capitol.
With tho Democratic party again IN con-
troll Of the government the old Common
wealth throbs wish the inspiration Of a
new life. and we rejoice in the fuai rest o..
ration Of our people 90 all the rights OF
every other American citizen. iApplauso.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

:, onco aicnifica and adorned by Taze-
III and TYLER. And what shall | say OF
',,,r irdees OF the three distinct. inde-
,rrle0. departments of TINS g2yernnent
'..Gr,atv. and 40 osHo0 so hOnored, rAve-
,o..rd aud respected as that OF Judge.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-11-18
Church Announcements.

At the Presbyterian church, on No
vember 10, Sunday school at 9:45 a. M;
morning and evening services at IL and
7:3O, respectively; meetings of the Y. +.
s. C. Z. Junior, at t3:15 p. m; senior, at
$50. The Rev. Prof. Mccartney, OF
Geneva college, Pa, will preach in the
forenoon. All persons who do not regu.
larly worship elsewhere are cordially in
vited to the Presbyterian church.
Services in the Methodist Episcopal
church, Nov. 10, as follows: Preaching
at IL a. m. and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath
school at 10 a. m. Spanish services at 2
pm. Junior Epworth League at 8 p
IN. Visitors and travellers are welcome to
all the services. Seats free.
Archbishop P. l.. Chapelie will preach
in English at the mass of $3.50 o'clock p
M, at the cathedral of st. Francis. First
mass at O'Clock a. m. Secord mass at
$3.50 o'clock a. m. Third mass at 9:3C
o'clock a. m. High mass at 1890 O'Clock
a. m. Yespers at 4 O'Clock p. m. Father
H. Pouget will preach at the $3.50 O'Clock
mass. Rev. Anthony Fourchegu will
preach at the Z O'Clock mass and at high
mass. The cathedral will be heated here
after.
Church of the Holy Faith, 25th Sunday
after Trinity: Morning prayer, Holy
communion and sermon at II a. m. Even.
song and sermon at 8 p. m. Sunday
school at 10 a. m. The bishop of New
Mexico and Arizona, the Right Rev. j
M. Kendrick, d. D., will be present and
preach morning and evening.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-11-18
M'KINLEY'S THANKS.
What the Ohio Republicans Have to
Say of Hon. A. L. MOrrisOn's
Campaign Work.

Hon. A. l.. Morrison, who has just re-
turned home from two months cam
paign tour through Ohio, is in receipt of
the following communications which ex-
plain themselves ard of which he is just
ly proud:
STATE OF ONO, EXECUTIVE DEPT.
Office of the Governor.
Columbus, Nov. 7, '93. }
Hon. A. l.. Morrison Santa Fe, NJ.
My Dear Judge.-I want to thank you
for the splendid service you did the Re-
publican party this campaign. You were
in great demand and your speeches did
great good. y
With assurances of personal regard,
and with wishes for your personal sue
cess, am sincerely yours,
(Signed) W. MCKINLEY, Jr.
HEApQUARrERs ATHENS Co.
Executive Committee.
Athens, Ohio, Nov. Z, '93. J
Judge A. l.. Morrison, Santa Fe, N. NJ.
My Dear Judge.-I want to take this
occasion, on behalf of the Republican ex-
ecutive committee of Athens county,
Ohio, to express our high appreciation of
your efficient and valuable services upon
the stump while in this county. You
have done us great good here. Our peo-
pie are delighted with your telling
speeches and we have had no greater
ones in this county for many years.
Trusting you may live long and come
again into our county in the future, am
sincerely your friend,
(Signed) L. M. JEwETT,
Chairman
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-11-18
THE MEXICAN RIOTS.
Geographical Features of Scene of the
Border Troubles South OF
Deming.


The prospects OF clash between troops
on Mexican soil Just over the border
south Of Demipu makes a glimpse of
49,. .oo.;o - ..,t;.n,o, ;n+aras4 ~ III.
'n"' Soo'ion VI P"i''o"'"' AA'eA0'' ~ 'A''
time.
Twenty-one miles south of Palomas lies
tho town Of Ascension. where. during the
49,. ~. 80. 49, ooon,raa ~ monv
pas' 10" years, na'' o0ouiAoN ~ many
incipient revolutions" or, more prop
erly speaking, riots. Eighteen miles west
of south from Ascension lies, nestled in
the hills along the banks of the Corralitos
river, the little town of Janos. About
the same distance to the southeast, and
on both sides of this same winding river,
is the very extensive and prosperous Nor
mon colony of Porfrio Diaz. Some
fifteen miles south, and lying on both
sides of the river, is the extensive ranch
of the Corralitos company, with its large
mining interests. Still farther up the
river on the western side is the town of