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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
MAJOR DANIEL IN CARROLL.
lie Convinces the Doubling Ones and Wins
Back Many of the Populists.

HILLSVILLE, VA. September pa
Especial. "Wednesday last was a gala
day for Carroll. The political canvass
was opened here on that day by Major
Daniel and Hon. Claude a. Swanson
Democratic nominee for Congress In this
district before the largest crowd as
sembled In Hillsyille for years.
Major Danie.. though quite unweh'
smoke for about two hours. In his earnest
eloouent manner. Strengthening the
hearts of the Democrats. winning bach
the doubling ones. and convincing many
Populists and Republicans OF the error
OF their way.
He was followed by Congressman swan
son m a short. stirring speech. ana am
certain that on the sth day OF November.
lse, Carroll will not fail 10 roll up ior
him her usual majority. Arrangements
had been made for the speaking 10 .ake
,osyn after which the crowd was invitsd
10 partake Of sumptuous dinner, spreaa
upon the grounds. IL Is estimated that
fully 1000 persons were fed, ana pien'y
of provisions remained.
A noticeable feature OF the occasion
was the presence OF i've Of our old ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25

lists. and that he was an uphoider OF
class legislation. The last few minutes of
his speech was taken up In defence OF
HIS own record. He proved that he had
redeemed every pledge upon which he had
been elected, and sat down amid the cla-
morous applause of the white element in
the courthouse.
Yost followed in a speech OF an hour
and fifteen minutes,
LITTLE WEIGHT WITH WHITES.
lie reverted 10 the prosperous times OF
the four years previous 10 Cleveland y
election, and called attention TO the fnan-
cial distress which has prevailed during
the past two years. attributing. OF course.
the good things OF the FIRST period TO Re-
publican legislation. and the bad things
OF the latter era TO Democratic rule.
This trite and sophistical argument had
immense effect upon the negroes. who
were loud in their applause: but Il APP
parently had little weight with the white
voters. He defended the Mckinley bill
and all the other monstrosities OF Re
puhlicanlsm. Tucker followed In an ad-
dress OF half hour. During his re-
marks personal difficulty occurred.
which created some excitement. Tucker
was reading letter from MIR. Lapham,
proprietor OF the beet-sugsr factory In
Staunton, in which the writer said that
under the recent tariff bill he could manu-
facture beet-sugar and make money.
This was In reply 10 the assertion OF Mr..
Yost that the Wilson bill had killed the
boet-sugar industry in this country.
HOT WORDS.
Mr. Yost declared that there must be
In the context to materially
change this assertion on the part of Mr.
Lapham. A few hot words passed and
Tucker called Yost liar. That gentle
man made towards Tucker amid much
but the two were put apart.
After matters had quieted a little. some
explanations passed. and both gentlemen
decided that they withdraw any offensive
remarks or epithets that had been used
In view OF the fact that the two gentle
men have always conducted their inter-
course in the most amcable manner. the
occurrence was the more remarkable.
Mr.. Nosts reference was in connection
with a portion Of the letter in which Mr..
Lapham said that under the Hawaiian
feature no Cane sugar could be manu-
factured here.
Your correspondent rode on the tram
with the two gentlemen from Montreal
to Charlottesville.
While thcT were awaiting I'm the depot
NJ that place for the train for StauntOn.
interviewed the two together. They
talked in a friendly manner and made
several appointments for future meetings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
WARM DEBATE AT ORANGE.
Meredith Rcfutes McCaul's Charges-His
Record Reviewed.

ORANGE VA, September A.-(Special)
There was warm discussion here to-day
between McCaul and Meredith. McCaul
led In speech of one hour. claiming to
be p protectionist and for free silver. He
said the Wilson bill was In the interest
of English bondhoders. and the McKin-
ley bill protected Americans. Hon. T.. T..
Meredith next came 10 the front amid
loud cheers and applause. Though hav
Ing a sore throat, he utterly refuted Nc
Cauls statements and reviewed his own
course in Congress and satisfied the Dem
ocratic voters that he can be trusted
again. lie said Mr.. Mason is the last
effort Of Colonel Beverly, who Is the head
and front of the Populists. and all Demo-
Gratis should regard every vote cast for
him as one for McCaul. and against the
Old Democratic party. Meredith held the
crowd. and will get big majority in this
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
New Naval Uniform.

WASHINGTON, September 2L-Our
Jack-tars are to wear a new and more
comfortable uniform so soon as the order
issued to-day by Secretary Herbert goes
into effect. which 1t will do when printed
and distributed 10 commanding officers.
The principal change is in the cut OF the
trousers. which are made to conform
more closely to the sailor boys anatoml-
cal curves above the knee. retaining their
flowing, generous proportions at the
ankle \ darkblue Jersey for cold wea-
ther is ordered. and the white hat is re-
placed by white cover for the regulation
cap. The departures from the old style
are not radical, but they mean con-
siderable increase Of comfort. and the
boys will look decidedly more nautical
than in the past few years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
SebnoI-lsoys' Cnnfesf

To advance the experience Of school
boys the firm Of Meyers. Sixth anu
Broad. have opened an Advertisement
Writing Competition. The advertisement
is to cover twelve inches of newspaper
space. and must tell OF Meyers opening
n new boys clothing department Mr.. j.
G. Harwood. principal Of the Richmond
High School. will be judge. The prizes
will consist of a, a,iive-dollar gold-piece and
suits of clothes The advertisements
must BE- brought To- Meyers store. signed
with name, age, and school-address OF
writer. by Tuesday, October "a . T.. VI.
The winning advertisements Will be In
serted in the daily papers commencing
October 7th. Any school-boy OF Rich
mond, Manchester. and suburbs may
enter the contest, and they can interview
the advertisement-w writer at Meyers.
Sixth and Broad. every day from A. N.
TO r. NJ.
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you TO make this public. am deeply
moved by the favor shown me, aud never
expected It."
STORM oEvAsTATes CUBA.
10 Prevails Throughout the Length and
Breadth Of the Island.

HAVANA, CUBA, September "A ter
rible storm prevails Throughout tho
length and breadth Of the island Of Cuba.
1t began last evening, and continued with
undiminished fury through the night,
and there are no signs Of it's abatement.
Great damage has been. done to property.
many houses having been blown down.
trees uprooted, and fences and outbuild-
ings carried away. So far. however. no
loss of life has been reported The ship
ping In this harbor has escaped injured.
ON OUR COAST.
WASHINGTON. u. C.. September a.
A tropical hurricane that is supposed by
the Weather Bureau experts to have
devastated the Island OF Cuba Is now at
tacking the southern coast OF Florida
and lashng the waters Of the Gulf.
uncertain whether TO pursue its north
western course or csrom on the land up
the Atlantic in the track OF coast-wise
trading vessels. The buoau has given
timely warning. and any mariner who
during the next two or three days heads
his vessel towards the South will do 40
at the risk OF both ship and cargo. This
storm is perfect type OF those bred In
the tropics during the September and
early October season. Its velocity is un-
usual, but this is expected to diminish
before the wind reaches northern lati-
tudes.
Last night the storm centre was 200
miles southeast of Key West, the wind
having a velocity OF Sc miles northeast
at Key West. 1t moved 20 miles west
last night, and to-day IT blew at the
rate of l6 miles an hour its average for
ward movement previously being IA miles
an hour. II Will be two or three days
before any effect of this atmospheric dis.
turbance will be felt along the northern
coast OF the Atlantic. and the weather
predicters will be unable to approximate
an accurate forecast of its direction until
after they have heard from some of the
Gulf observers tonight.
This morning the storm had reached
a point approximately rs miles southeast
of Havana. with the usual wind velocity
Of 72 miles an hour from the North.
Storm signals have been put up AS far
north as Jacksonville and west 10 Port
Eads. Information signals We're fyine
this morning up 10 Savannah and Charles.
ton and west to Galveston. and at noon
to-day these were changed to storm flags
1t is believed the velocity Of the wind
will decrease as the storm moves on, but
at present its rate Is decidedly destruc-
tive
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
"SURRENOER" WILL BE DROPPED.
As Substitute for Appomaftox 1t Is
Dlstastefui Everywhere.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. September 2i-
(Special)-The officials at the Post-OfIice
Department still assert that the name
Of Appomattox would not have been
changed to surrender" but for the pc
tition which came to the department from
that place. II was numerously signed,
and they say that some Of the railroad
people were active in recommending the
change. The order was given and IL was
supposed to be all right, but within the
past few days storm OF protests has
come from all sections OF the country.
Mr.. Maxwell has been away. and now
that he has returned he will. as soon as
possible, give his attention to this matter.
1t Is said that the name Surrender" will
be abolished, as it is not popular any
where.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25

respected citizens. all over 50 years of
age, who have voted the Democratic
ticket for over fifty years.
Major Daniel in his speech said II had
been just thirteen years ago to the day
since he addressed our people. he then
being a candidate for Governor. He spoke
In "A feeling and pathetic manner OF the
great Democratic leaders who have since
then passed over the river.
Major Daniel left Immediately after din
ner TO ill his appointments in Grayson
county, but Mr.. Swanson. understand.
will spend several days In Carroll.
The Fulton Masonic Lodge have about
completed their hail. which will be dedl-
Gated some time this fall. 1t is n hand
some building, and reflects great credit
on Its members
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
MISSING.
s.,.tor Homes CompIinsuteJ.

VIRGINIA. NEV.. September "a
The State Central Committee OF the Sill
YER party, through its chairman. ]. ii.
Kinkead has written a complimentary
letter to Senator John II. Jones, commend
ing his course in leaving the Republican
Marty. The letter assures the Senator he
need not feel called upon to resign
the senatorship on the demand OF the
Republican party. and declares that he
owes his position to the whole people OF
Nevada, who. irrespective OF party. wish
him TO represent them In the Senate,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Attend to this at Once.

Those readers OF the Dispatch who
would avail themselves OF our special offer
for art folios at five cents per number
this tempting offer for a short while
only. Remember you can get Sights and
Scenes Of the World. Famous Paintings.
or Glimpses Of America for five cents per
number at the Dispatch counter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Or. RAPHAEL NUNEZ.
The Late President of the Republic OF
Colombia.

NEW YORK. September 2t-Dr Ra-
phael Nunez, President Of the Republic
OF Colombia, who has Just died of gas
tric-fever was about 20, having been born
In 1925 at Carthagena, whore he was edu-
Gated and passed his early manhood lie
was only % when first chosen TO Con-
gress to represent Panama, and before ne
was % he had held Cabinet offices under
two Presidents, the last one that OF Sec
retary Of the Treasury. He served
short time In the Senate. and then came
to New York in 1863, where he lived a
couple OF years. editing a newspaper. III
Continental. In 1865 he went 10 Europe,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25

The students of the University College
of Medicine and Medical College of Vir-
ginia Will play a game of ball at West
End Park Friday evening at 4 o'clock
for the benefit OF the hospitals connected
with these institutions. \ large attend
ance Is expected on account OF the benevo-
lent object in view. and the fact that
the teams are evenly matched. being COM
posed Of some of the best amateurs in the
State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
A Thicker Democratic CIub.

BUENA VISTA. VA. September 2i-
(Special.)-A Tucker Democratic club was
organized here tonight with A handsome
membership. and the following officers
were elected: Hugh a. White president.
X. w. Winberne and l.. T.. Vaughan.
vice-presidents,: Thomas H. 3. Bailie,
secretary; w. r. Paxton. treasurer. The
club will go right to wor,, and secure
the party at this point by a handsome
majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Richmond Female Seminary,

CA card from Mr.. Powell, PRINCIPALLY
As there seems to be some misunder-
standing on the subject, / Wish 10 state
that we are taking, az we have always
done. all pupils who can enter our resu-
lar Primary Department. as well as older
pupils-say from years OF age upwards
We have given up the sub-primary class
only. JOHN III. POWELL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Pianos-Remoyal Sale,

VIII sell Pianos and Organs until
October lst at about cost, rather than
move them TO my new warerooms. This
is a chance to secure some Of the greatest
bargains ever offered in such Pianos as
the cele lebrated Fischer. Hailett & Davis.
Mason & Hamlin. Bradbury, and other
makes Shoninger. Farrand & Votey. and
Mason & Hamlin Organs.
K. B. LEE,
Successor TO Ryland az Lee.
sos Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Vc7'sON AND WYSOR SPEAK.
lhe Latter Handles d" Jim" Walker With
Slot,s on, and Results Are Good.

ABINGDON. VA. September H-(Spe-
.ee H 5 Morrison. the Demo
r.u,e FOR this Che Ninth dis
- ... Hlu. Joseph C.. Wysor addressed
audience here today. Judge Mori-
..al attention . the issues
t.r people. ana laid particular
ttc cause II "htrd times now
..lar cry of the Republican party.
Ht..r addressed himself especially
u.u 1lues Walker. the Republ-
-ra-Ite. and handled him with
.t Ior iaVectlve ana satire his
"-s never excellel here. Con-
.afa4s.4sm prevailed ana much
H.. .mplslcd The Republican
ati1 times may affect some few
t.t Washington county can be
ID O. f.r good Democratic ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25

and was Consul for the Colombian re-
public at Hayre until 1872. The next year
he went home. having been elected sena-
tor. and became the Liberal candidate Tor
the presidency the same year, but was
defeated.
The same year $50 he was elected
Governor OF the State of Bolivar. and In
1878 again chosen to the Senate. A Few
months later he was again given the posi-
ton of Secretary OF the Treasury, and In
1879 was once more nominated as Presi-
dent. and was elected. He served until
1SS2, when he was succeeded by Ut.
Zaldera, who died the same year. In
September. 1883. Nunez was again electsd,
and WAS reelected In 1856 and lSs2
In addition TO being a politician ana
statesman, DIR. Nunez was an author ana
q poet OF high repute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Invest

your idle money In paid-up stock Of tho
United Banking and Building Company.
II costs you only SO per share, OH which
a cash dividend of 6 per cent per annum
Is paid. and at maturity you can draw 500
Der share. For further information apply
at the office Of the company, s2l east Main
gtrpaf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
JOINT DEBATE AT LoWNCsToM
Many Tucker Eailes Jake Yost over the
Goals aud Hot Words Ensue.

Goals aud Hot Words Ensue.
LIVINGSTON. VA. September "a
THE Democrats were out In fun
i. p-tay. Harry Tucker and Jacob
were on The ground and joint dis
was arranged between them.
L.r opened IN an hours speech. ia
N, me doctrines Of Democracy were
o. the Immense satisfaction Of the
N people in the courthouse, nearly
~ aaom were In sympathy with the
: 't,'r lie said that the faces before
d. Drte the same AZ had met IN that
house six years ago, and the same
CD .n win new ring around his tail
PRESENT in the shape OF his opponent.
i.- as4iay,d several samples OF wooli-n
and showed what a great reduc
~. h their prices had taken place since
''. passage Of the recent tafin bin
vi deal Of his hour was devoted 10
'at.ns bis opponent over the Goals
H reviewed Yosts tariff record In
'.ati'ss. his financial record. and his
is.oa record. and showed that in every
.l''anee he had voted against the inte-
"-' Of the South and with the monopo-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Tho Wheclock Plano.

The greatest American Piano made;
over 200 in use in Virginia by musicians.
teachers schools. and artists. Every
body likes them. Wonderful tone, bead
tifuI cases. and stands In tune. and Is the
most durable Piano made. Sold only by
Hume-Minor Company. 600 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
To Omen the Season.

BALTIMORE. MD, September 2i.-(Spe-
cial.)-The City College football team Of
this city have arranged to open the sea-
son on october 6th with a game with the
University of Virginia eleven on the lat
ter's ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Tobacco, Tobacco, Tobacco,

but the best tobacco is "Yarbrough's Mild
Burley" II you are not chewing it, you
are missing great iuxury-take one
chew, you will want another. II you chew
it one week you will have no other. 1t
does not make you nervous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25

When Bcby was sick, wc gave her Cas,oriS
When she was Child, sle cried for Csstoria
When she became Mis-, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25

Sale to-day and tomorrow OF about %0
pieces Muslin Underwear. more or less
soiisd. at almost half prices. MeysSA
Sixth and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
4 DEMOCRATIC DAY.
Candidates for Congress on The Stump
Throughout the State.
Massey MEETS HAMPTON HOGE.
Tie scores the Convert to Republication
and Exposes the Abuses of fhat Pas-
iy's sLcgisistion-Other Speakers.

15nr SToN. VA. September 2L-(Spe-
oil. To-dcy was Halifax court-day. and
..,.c crowd was in attendance. many
drawn hithor 10 hear political
,....cs from The champions OF their
,.., parties.
.r John E Massey and Colonel j.
81 tor Horc were present. and joint
.os was arranged FOR.
uotr Deb OF IN speech OF one
Nr Massey replied in an address
....,i a half hours. Hogc concluded
n.is.l In his opening remarks.
H.r..I the Democratic party with
ary and burdensome taxation IN
ulstfauon of the state govern
81. said the edge Of the
....r. Mccormick election-law had
lur;cl by long use In
anI the walton law had
.I to give IL new edge. The
.- t1lty had failed 10 redeem
.s. about state banks. lie ridi-
..f mr.N legislation and Paul
course In Congress; said ne
.nUmortal politician. and was
......rv promise he made two
.. leave the Democratic party
rt carry out It's pledges. HIS
..4l ar.unliug in many false
.,. u.s chccred by both Kcpubh-
I...U>ts.
... WAS RESPONSIBLE?
..r took the stand. and stated
D,.y was absent in Bedford.
10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
DR.. VANCE DECLINES THE CALL
He VIII Remain in Norfolk-Union Theo-
logical Seminary Discussed.

NORFOLK. VA. September 2L-(Spe-
cial)-Rev. James l. Vance, Of the First
Presbyterian church. has declined the call
TO Nashville. Tenn. Mr.. Vance's salary
here is S2.750 besides a manse. Ii is
understood that his church Will make ar
rancements TO increase the salary now
paid him.
The Presbyterian ministers discussed at
their meeting to-day the proposed removal
OF the Union Theological Seminary from
Prince Edward county 10 Richmond city.
Nearly all the ministers present favored
the proposed change.
DISFIGURED.
The nude and obscene pictures of the
and slashed TO pieces by order of Mayor
Petit.
The police force OF Atlantic City Ward
was displaced to-day against the protest
OF the local improvement board OF that
ward. The old officers have employed
attorneys to contest In the courts the
legality of their removal How the new
officers are TO get their pay is n problem.
All Atlantic City bills have to be ap-
proved by the local board, who will not
recognize the new officers, and will not
approve bills for their pay.
MISSING.
Messrs. Baden Brothers, contractors
for the new Memorial Methodist Eplsco-
nal church In Atlantic City, are missing.
They received 81. $50 on Saturday and 800
on the parsonage of the Zion Methodist
Episcopal church at Lambert Point. 1t
is not known where they are gone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
GAYNOR DECLINES.

RIVERHEAD, n. Y, September "a
After leaving the bench at o'clock this
afternoon Judge Gaynor sent the follow
ing telegram TO William l.. Townes, at
Saratoga:
II was elected Justice of the Supreme
Court last fall In a district comprising
nine counties and one fourth Of the popu-
lation OF the State. The office came TO
me, not from those In power. but from
the people, and unsought. l was not
able 10 see then that 1 was entitled TO
anything merely for having done what l
could as private citizen for honesty,
decency. and manliness In politics and In
government, nor am l able now.
Anyhow, cannot at this time lay
down the Office l hold. / could disregard
the effect upon those dependent on me
In the loss OF legal practice ] gave up
to go on the bench. and again in the
loss Of my present handsome salary. but
l cannot again so soon appeal to the
splendid individual integrity and intelli-
yence which stood behind the ballots
cast for me last fall. have said all
along. privately and publicly, that l
should not become a candidate for Gov
ernor, and the above Is my chiefest rea-
son. As I am without a representative
at Saratoga and very busy here. ] ask
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-11-09
Venom.

Mrs. +. W. French visited in Owosso this
week-G. Golf Is working in the interest
of the Carriage Co. at Ovid-Miss Rhoda
Williston clerks at McLaughlln's Saturdays
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Scranton, of Maple
River, spent Sunday here-Geo. Case and
wife have returned from their visit at Grand
Blanc-Rev. Woodhouse is taking two
weeks vacation-Sam. Martin broke his
leg while helping to move building for w.
Fields last week-Mr. and Mrs G. Palmer.
of Owosso, visited here Sunday-Minne
Bullmore, of Venice, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Grant Reed this weelz-nowar Cas-
Ter, of Flushing, visited his parents here the
last of the week-D. Tilden and wife and
daughter George are visiting at G.. p. Weed
)ens--Mrs. Lena Kirkpatrick after spend
ing the summer with relatives here returned
to her home in Illinois, Sunday evening"
Mrs. Cad Winans, of Mt Pleasant, formerly
OF this place died of consumption last week
Mrs. Mildred Holmes spent Sunday
with friends in Detroit--Myron Martin
and wife, of Laingsburg, were in town this
week.-Mrs.. and Mrs. Jas. Sadler. of Lin
den, were in town Sunday-The distant
peal of wedding bells can already be heard
in our village-Burglars entered the
homes of A. Garrison, ID. Jewell and Ii.
Martin last week.-Mrs.. Clark, formerly
of this place is sick with typhoid fever at
Owosso--Daniel Tilden has bought resi-
dence at Ann Arbor-AIiss Woodhouse is
entertaining relatives-R. Holmden has
returned from Greenvile, but is very feeble
Mrs. e. Stewart is little better at this
writing--Len Clark and family contem-
plate moving west soon.