The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-04

matter of surprise, for Kitchins only
grievance has been against Cleveland,
because he failed to give him an office,
and not against the Democratic party,
to whom he is attached. His action
means several hundred votes for the
Democrats.
HOW 1T LOOKS Now.
They say scared Democrat is the
best voter that ever lived and il IS
good, therefore, for an to bee scared just
now. II looks as If the state would 20
Democratic by few thousand majority,
but We Will probably lose some of the
districts for Congress.
The Governor said TO m that We would
get all our congressman, except one.
which one, of course, ! cannot mention,
Wake county Is in danger, but The con-
diuon. as | said, has iI..roved The eN-
element IS growing ana the Democrats
were never more determined. and have a
leader that is brilliant. and that Is Chair
man Pou.
An OVATION TO RANSOM.
lie IS confident, and added, in con-
ciusion. that he had just had a tele-
gram from state Treasurer Tate, in
MorgsntOn to-day, that a thousand citl-
aens ON horses, together with half OF
Burke county. had turned out to-day 20
meet Ransom there.
It Is one of the tightest fights We ever
had and while all are hopeful. ana
the doubtful, which is not entirely
pleasant.
The campaign in this State has been one
of earnest and hard work by both parties.
The Republicans and Populists have
fused and are cooperating with each
other ana are supporting the same can
didatcS against the Democrats.
The better and more thorough organiZa-
ton is with the Democrats and this
advantage will tell on election day. The
| hon, sNsu 10 orc fapin Of
the hard times and the low price of cot
ton, but they have made a gallant fight
and are confident Of gaining substantial
victory.
Two years ago the total vote showed
the Democrats To be In a minority of
Ia, 900, but this will be more than made
up OF POpulists and Republicans who
will not vote the fusion ticket and some
OF these Republicans and PopulSts will
vote the Democratic ticket. The Legs
lature will be Democratic by ten i'm the
Senate and twenty-five in the House,
thus continuing two Democratic senators
from this state. AS to the congressional
districts. the First district is in doubt.
w. \. Branch. Democrat is candidate
for his third term, and Harry skinner.
Populist, is his opponent. and is being
supported by the Republicans Senator
Jarvis says this district is doubtful. and
the Democratic leaders so regard it,
In the Second district. Mr.. f. a. Wood
ard Democrat is candidate for his sec
pNu term. ne IL OpIOSSN ny H. L. ODedl-
ham (colored. an eX-cOngressman from
this district. The Populists have had a
candidate in the person Of DIR. III. f.
Freeman, but he has been withdrawn and
the Popuhsts will be urged TO vote for
Cheatham. There were 5000 Pcpulists I'm
this district two years ago and If they
vote for Cheatham he will be elected |
The chances now favor Cheatham.
THE THIRD DISTRICT.
In the Third district ]. G. Shaw Is the |
Or. Cyrus Thompson is The |
populist, and oscar Spears the Republi- /
AN candidate. With hut one Opponent
shaw would be defeated. but with two
lis election is certain.
In the Fourth district c NJ. Cooke
5 the Democratic and w. T.. Stroud il
he Republican candidate. Two years ago |
n Democrats were in a minority OF
81. when there were three candidates
he district may fairly be put down !
8 doubtful
In the Fifth district there are four
ndidates-Thomas Settle Republican1
!. W. Graham OemocraD. DR. WiIIian,
lerritt PopulisO, and CAPTAIN PnSus !
mis- (Free Silver Republican, Settia |
as elected iMo years ago by n small |
ljorty and the chances now favor
is election, though many think Graban,
i'll be elected II Merritt polls the pom
lists I'm fun and Amis does not get
ore votes IMAM is expected, Settle will
In the Sixth district the election .,
ockhart Dem) is conceded
In the Seventh the candidates ere John
Henderson Uem-) and A. c. Shuford
'op). The vote will be close, the
lances favoring Henderson.
In the Eighth district w. II. Bower Is