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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
A GREAT DAY IN COOCHLAND.
Fiournoy md Anderson on the Importance
OF Democratic Supremacy.


GOOCHLAND COURTHOUSE. VA.
October l5.-(Special)-This being court
day large crowd gathered at tho court
house TO hear Judge Henry w. Fiournoy
and Captain George Wayne Anderson dis
cuss the issues OF the present canvass.
Captain Anderson forcibly and ably ex-
pained the doctrines OF the Democratic
party and gave a good account OF us
wise administration Of affairs since II
has been placed in power.
Judge Flournoy was In splendid trim,
and his speech was pronounced one OF the
best ever heard in the county In any
canvass He explained fully 10 the au-
dience the grave importance TO the people
of the South OF preserving Democratic
supremacy in both State and national
affairs OF the government, the progress
made in tariff reform by the party, and
the beneficial legislation enacted since
II assumed the reins OF government.
Judge Fiournoy interpreted his speech
with many good stories and anecdotes
Illustrative OF the points he wished TO
make, and was warmly congratulated at
the conclusion of his mastery effort.
Great good was accomplished for the
party to-day by both OF these able and
eloquent gentlemen. The crowd, COM
posed mostly of Democrats with Il slight
sprinkling Of POpulists. listened with great
earnestncss and attention 10 the speeches.
Judge Gregory. the Popuist candidate.
and Mr. Southwark. the pseudo-nominee
of the Republican party. made speeches
to small audiences Of thair respective fol-
lowers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
M'KENNEY IN PRINCE EDWARD.
He Made a Brilliant Speech and Was
Followed by Judge Mann.

FARMNILLE. VA, October l5.-tSpe'
cial)-To-day was Prince Edward COun-
ty-Court-day. and in pursuance OF ap-
pointment Hon. william Il. McKenney, Of
Petersburg the Democratic candidate for
CONGRESS from this district. was on hand
and addressed the voters. His audience
was q large one, and the speaker impress
cd every one most iavorahly by his eurn-
cstness and al the zane time by his
fairness and conservatism OF speech. lie
evidently made friends hefcabOuts to-day.
and there isn't Democrat VINO VIII not
do his duty on election-day. Mr.. Nc
Kenney left On the afternoon train for
Crewe. where he Is advertised 10 address
the people tonight lie has spoken IN
every county in the Fourth District since
his nomination. and said today mat he
had the greatest encourage ment through
out its length and breadth.
Judge W II. Mann, Of Nottoway. also
addressed the people Of Prince Edward
to-day in behalf OF Mr.. McKenney's can
didacy and Of Democracy.
ON the outside. while MIR McKenney
was speaking 10 n representative audi
eace Of Prince Edwards Intelligence, was
ey-COngreSsman Gaines, delivering a most
abusive speech to a small crowd Of ne
groes. there certainly not being In his
audience more than three white faces
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
cULPsPER A DEMOCRATIC COUNTY.
Cold Comfort for the Georgia Cracker,
Populist Turner-M cCauII Absent.

CULPEPER. VA. October 1j.-(Special)
After much discussion for and against
the Democrats and Popullsts decided upon
joint debate here to-day. at which each
speaker had forty-fve minutes at first and
one hour in reply. J. II. Turner of
Georgia, a Populist, spoke first and con-
suInei most Of his forty-hve minutes in
explaining the Democratic slump In GeOr-
gia. lie was followed by Judge j. Is.
McCabe. Of Leesburg. who upheld Mr..
Meredith and the administration. The
latter was followed by General James
O. Field. who. as usual, consumed his
time in abusing Democracy Senator
Walton Norris. Of Fairfax. had the CON
clusion. ana made quite an eloquent
speech in behalf Of Mr.. Meredith and
Democracy. The crowd was ovcrwhelm-
ingly Democratic and the Populists for
all their fine language and fights OF
oratory. got but little applause. Culpeper
Is a good Democratic county. and a bad
place for either Populsts or Republicans
to come for comfort. 1t win. beyond a
doubt. give it's usual Democratic majority.
The Republicans had no representative
here. though their candidate. Pat. Nc
Caull. halls from this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
JOHN COODE ANSWERS SAM SMALL.
lie Disproves the Charges by Thoroug hly
Prepared Statements

SALEM, VA, October 15.-Rev Samuel
Small to-day addressed n large crowd In
the courthouse in behalf of O. c. Rucker.
and for nearly two hours kept them in
terested and amused. whilst he attacked
in turns the Democratic and Republican
parties. and expounded his own combina-
ton platform, dwelling at length upon its
prohibition doctrines.
Hon. John Goode afterwards spoke In
the Town Hail. and whilst no discussion
had been arranged. answered the charge
mado by Mr.. Small that the Democratic
party had failed TO keep its promises by
thoroughly prepared statements Of the
manner in which the pledges had been
kept. The speaker then showed how
useless would be the efforts OF Prohibit
ZIONIST representative in Congress: and
then took considerable pains To show the
anarchistic tendencies Of the Populists in
Congress. After paying his respects 10
Hampton Hoge, whom he termed a
"nOppulistic'' candidate, Mr. Goode
warned his hearers OF the dangers of
Republican supremacy, and finished with
d glowing eulogy TO Peter j. Otey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
THE CAMPAIGN IN FAIRFAX.
NJ ereditb, Hunton, and Il. l.. Lee Speak for
the Democrats-NcCauiI Outside.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE, VA. Octo-
Der 15.-(Special)- THE Republicans and
Democrats both held spirited and
well-attended public meetings here
to-day. Hon. e. f. Meredith. Eppa
Hunton, Jr., and K. r.. Lee spoke in the
courthouse In behalf Of the Democrats.
while just outside, on the courthouse
land, L. II. McCaull addressed the Repuh-
leans. Both meetings were orderly, and
the crowds were about equally divided.
MIR. Meredith made one OF the best
speeches he has made during the cam
paign. and Messrs. Hunton and Lee fol-
lowed him i'm excellent addresses on free
trade and in favor Of Democratic princi-
pies. Mr.. McCaull held his audience for
nearly three hours and made one Of his
characteristic speeches. ana was freely
applauded. The Democrats will probably
get $50 majority in this country, but the
Republicans say the Democratic majority
will not be over 100. Both parties are
doing hard work all over the district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
RACE FOR CONGRESS.
-Four Pull.rledSod Candidates In the
Fourth District.
4 GREAT DAY FOR DEMOCRACY.
McKenney's brilliant Csnvass-Our Speak.
era Throughout tho State on tho Tarim
Legislation Last Session.

PETERSBURG, VA. October lS.-(spe-
ciai)-Ths Fourth Congressional District
in which. In years gone by. since inc
memorable days OF reconstruction. herce
poltticaa battles have been waged between
the Democratic and Republican parties
for victory. has now four fuii-neus%d
candidates for Congress-, representing hs
many parties These several candidates
are a. foIlowss
Democrat-Hon. William X. Mchehhey'
Republican-R. T. Thorpe.
Populist--J. Haskins Hobscn.
Prohibition - Homer.
MIR. McKcnney is gentleman OF dis
tinotion. known and respected by all.
Mr.. Thorpe is gentleman OF whom
all speak well whose only fault is that
he is Republican. and caters TO the
negro vote and tries 10 teach the latter
how to spell his name. that they may
be able TO vote intellIgently.
OF Mr. j. Haskins Hobson. OF Powha-
tan. who is 10 be voted for by the Popu-
lists. l only express the sentiment OF
this community. that he is more Of n
demagogue than patriot. and that his
influence. though his arguments are urged
by many words. Is weak IN the district.
II Mr. Hobson Is really n candidate. he
has been nominated by his District Com
rittec. and not by a convention OF the
people, and Democrats here express the
opinion that he ia acting more In the
interests Of the Republican than Of the
supposed Pcpulst party in this contest.
The voters Of the Fourth Congressional
District would never voluntarily send j..
Haskins Hobson TO represent them In
Congress.
The name Of the PrOhbitonist candi-
date is known to very few. except that
/, Is Homer. and he stands no earthly
chance of doing anything except DRAWN
away some Democratic votes and help
ing. II possible. TO oiect the Republican
ca ndidate. If the Prohlbltionists are sat
tsfed 10 DO this. as IL seems they are.
their policy viii he fully understood be-
fore the day OF election. and their vote
will be found 10 be small
BRIGHT PROSPECTS.
II may be stated in truth that the Dem
ocratic prospects in the Fourth District.
in the face Of all opposition. are very
bright and that little doubt IS felt that
voters will elect Hon. W. r. McKenney
by a decisive majority Many hundreds
Of negroes will vote for him through per
sonal preference and as the best man.
and many old Republicans VIII also give
him their votes He VIII poll the solid
vote Of the Democracy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
made clear. the action is followed with

made clear the action is followed with
interest and sympathy.
rho Constance Winthrop OF Miss Rowan
ia the auintessence OF fine ana poisnen
acting. 1t lacked nothing In oehcaey VI
detail I'm depth OF feeling, or III V'Npn-
ness Of expression. How gentle ana siih-
nently Iovable was the Mrs. Ruin WIN
tbrop of Mrs. Mortimer. Miss Una npen,
as Edith Chopin. acts WIN ""i''''
simplicity and touching pathos' ,,,,
Mr.. Enrol Dunbar wears Doug'as W.
throp with every assurance Oh h"'. a,
actor. and plays the part win great
donth NJ force and feeling. With humor.
natbos. and strength Mr.. Kemper mas al
,he requirements for the part OF HerpeiC
yvtnshrop. but the Creates OF tnese ~
burner and his comedy was delisntiu'
and uuostentatious. Miss SchoNeHh' ~
Mrs Chetwyn, Is very yivacious anu
amusing while the Buxton Scott or MI
McWade was n delightful impefsonatlo"'
ALABAMA" AT THE ACADEMY.
Annlause. tears and laughter follower
one another In succession In the iaiso
audience which assembled to greet ue
I,rbtfu, alabama" at the Academy OF
Music last evening. -,
The story OF the play. the cieVer "ot',
of Augustus Thomas, is wei Known an
as presented by Mr.. Clement Haihpr'lse
excellent company. the Interpretation Oh
,he niece was artistic and charming.
Afr Frank c. Bangs the veteran actor
vyas seen TO great advantage In the part
Of Colonel Preston, an old southern
planter. and received most nearly WEI
come from the audience. Mr.. hangs WIS
artistically and, II may be SAID person
ally IN sympathy with the character anu
his personation OF IL was nature Hs'.'
II is. however. almost superhuous 10
sneak OF the ease AMI elegance Win
which he presented the role after recall
ing his work in other parts, among them
his characterization OF Marc antony ~
Julius Caesar; Wllfrcd Denver ~
The Silver King; James ka!stoh' ~
Jim. the Penman". Lord DuDery,
The Heir-at-Law" Sir Antnohy N"So-
lutte I'm The Rivals: Daniel Druce' IN
tho NAV of the same name, and the
brothers Louis and Fabian, In "Ihe Co'-
slcan Brothers"
The piece was carefully staged. under
the direction Of Mr.. Clement BainDriaR''
and the curtain was raised at the c.osc
of each act In response 10 the applause
which followed.
"Alabarna' will be repeated at a matt
nee to-day and this evening.
"a NIGHT AT THE CIRCUS"
Miss Nellie MctTeury in her evergreen
farce comedy, ~ Night a, the circus,
will be at the Academy Of Music next
Wednesday and Thursday.
\ programme refreshing in It's variety
and unique in its apprchensiyeness VIII
be rendered at the Theatre next Ihur5-
day night. under the direction OF Mr..
Horace T.. Smith. the manager or un'
Southern Amusement Bureau, when com
prises so many sterling attractions. Ever
popular Polk Miller threatens 70 pefpetrat'
some new Jokes Judge Farrar VIII DC
heard in his famous recitation. JOHNNIE
Reb." Mr. s. T. Ford VIII give seVeral
readings. The Jordans VIII be heard IN
instrumental. AMI the Imperial Quarte''e
in vocal selections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
MARYLAND OYSTER BUSINESS.
1t Is Now in Full Swing-Its Great Ex
tent.

BALTIMORE. October 1.-THE season
for dredging and scraping for oysters in
Maryland waters opened this morning.
The prospects are that a large volume
Of business will be transacted.
More vessels are engaged in the oyster
business this season than for several
years. and the failure Of the fruit crop
is expected 10 create a good demand for
oysters. Tn. entire fleet engaged in
dredging will number 1850 vessels. Each
yesse! will employ on an average OF eight
men, and 1900 men will be employed in
the business. This number does not in
clude the tongers. and in the counties
1000 are engaged in longing. The pack
ing-houses in Baltimore and at points on
the eastern and western shores employ
about 1900 people more. \ careful esti-
mate by a prominent packer places the
number of persons interested In the oyster
industry at 10000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
PACIFIC EXPRESS ROBBED.
: Fourteen or Fifteen Thousand DOLLARS
| Taken from One Of Iis Officers.

THE DALLES. ORE. October l5.-The
Pacific EXPRESS Office In this city was
robbed yesterday at an early hour OF
$1,000 or $1,000 The money taken was
sent from Portland, and arrived Saturday
night. \ probable clue to the robbers
is that they came on the train with the
treasure box, and knew where II was
consigned and its contents. The com
pany's driver sleeps in the express Office
but on the night OF the robbery ne was
attending a ball. and did not return until
l O'Clock. The robbery was evidently COM
mitted between 100 and 1880, while the
driver was absent. which leads the OFF,
cials 10 believe thao f. was done by local
thieves. although there were number OF
FOUNDERS" In town, who have been In
attendance on the fair. No arrests have
yet been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
Christian Endeavor In Politics.

BALTIMORE, October 15--The Balt-
more Christian EndeavOr societies are
entering politics. Committees have been.
and are being, appointed by the societies
10 select the men for whom the entire
order shall work and vote. and 10 map
out a campaign. They propose to hold
meetings in the various churches, and
also mass-meetings, at which they will
have speakers of prominence. Being nom
sectarian and non-partisan. they are
going to pick their men from the list
presented by the various parties for the
Offices and then work and vote for their
election
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
A TRIANGULAR DISCUSSION.
ii. X. Pollard DemoIishes Flanagan and
Erccriatos Tn orpc.

CHASE CITY, VA, october 15.-(Spe-
clal)-There was triangular discussion
at MecklenLurg court to-day. W. NJ.
Flanagan, OF POwhatan, and r. I.
Thorpe, represented the Republicans;
Thomas Y. Allen, the Populists, and IL.
X. Pollard, Of Richmond, the Democracy.
The speeches OF Flanagan ana Thorpe
were the usual Republican denunciation
OF the Democrats and the elections D!l.
Thorpe repeated his set speech made all
over the district, with little variation
Their applause was from the colored ele-
ment.
Polar made a statesman-like ADDRESS
and ably indicated the Democracy. lie
completely demolished Flanagan and eX-
cited sympathy for him in his utter as
comforture. His excoriation OF Ihorpe
was severe and penetrating. His argu-
inents were hurled with terrific force
against the Inconsistencies and fimsy as
sertions of his opponents. 1t was great
day for the cause OF Democracy.
Allen closed and advocated Haskins
Hobson for Congress. He claimed that
more favors had been shown him by Re-
publicsns than by Democrats. His speech
was on the stereotyped. Populist order.
Democracy is daily granting ground mere
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
JUDGE MORRISON: ON THE STUMP.
If Other Counties VIII DO as Well as
Craig His Election Is Assured.

CRAIG CITY. VA. October l5.-(Spe-
cial. Our nominee for Congress Judge
Morison) addressed large crowd here
to-day. and the people are much pleased
with him. He created much enthusiasm.
and will poll the full Democratic vote of
the county. The Judge has classic face
He is thoroughly posted on the issues OF
the present campaign. and makes fine
presentation of them. He received an
unusual amount of applause, and If the
other counties OF the district will do as
well as Craig his election Is assured
by q large majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
That Clergyman Says He so Registers, 70
He's Ashamed of New York.
CNew York World

when l leave this city and register
at some hotel or other elsewhere l al
ways register my residence as Virginia,
instead of New York, because l am
ashamed to admit that / am a New
Yorker" This was the statement made
on Sunday morning by Rev. Thomas
Dixon. Jr.. in Association Hall
Two years ago. he said. "Gilroy
was writing articles on the wealth of
New York and specializing upon how
much Of that wealth would go into the
pockets OF the boys Croker was set
ting forth the impregnable position OF
the organization as brought about by
his inyincible leadership in the North
American Review. Croker is now in OBJ
security. and Gilroy could not be induced
to make the race for Mayor again. while
Tammany IS already retreating beaten
from the field"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
EVENING SESSION. S p. NJ.


Mr. william Carter died very suddenly
at the home of HIS niece. Mrs Evans,
no. SIT Denny street. at 1870 o'clock last
evening. Mr.. Carter had shortly prior
To that time eaten hearty sup
per and gone into another room to
enjoy his pipe when he was seen.
few minutes later he was expiring IN
his chair. the pipe having fallen from
his mouth. Mr.. Carter was II years Of
age and lived for long while AT Tho
Lee Camp Soldiers Home, The Coroner
will view his remains this morning, bat
it ia not probable that an inquest Will
be desmed necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
Speaking In Henrico.

At Bakers Precinct. in the county. last
nlght Messrs. G.. \. Boyce and Conway
Il. Sands addressed large gathering Of
Democrats. Mr. Lakewood Kemp opened
the meeting. and introduced first Mr.
Royce and then Mr. Sands. Both gem
tlemen made practical and ornate al
dresses, and severe arraignment Of the
Republican party was had
The Elicit State Democratic Club will
meet at the rooms OF the Richmond Bar
Association tonight at 8 o'clock.
MIR Meade Haskius and Senator Parrish
Will speak at Seven Pines tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
THE RICHMOND PLAY-HOUSeS.
"Young Mrs. Winthrop at the Theatre
alabama at the Academy.

Admiration Is not the word for the feel
ing which Mr.. Bronson Towards play.
THE Young Mrs. Winthrop" inspires
affection Is nearer it. The humor Is OF the
kind which goes straight TO our Utmost
sympathies, and begets a sense OF personal
gratitude towards the author. or sen,i-
ment and humor there is plenty. and
they are. moreover, effectively disposed.
The domestic difficulties Of Young Mrs.
Winthrop and her husband, the whimsi-
calities OF Mrs. Chetwyn and Buxton
Scott, and the courtship q Edith Chopin
and Herbert Winthrop. alike touch the
heart and divert the mind Of the audi
ence. The play begins slowly. but Is
never dull and the opening situation once
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
AMERICANS IN CHINA.
Minister DENLY Says tho Reports OF Danger
to Them Are Exaggerated.

WASHINGTON. October ia caoie-
gram was received this morning by the
Department of State from American
Charge dAffaires DENLY, at Peking' s'a-
ting that the reports OF danger to foreign
residents at Peking we're greatly exagge-
rated that there has been only one at
tack upon an American. and that yer.
Insignificant affair. followed by prompt
punishment, and that an Imperial procia-
nation has been issued TO the local au-
thorltles enjoining protection OF foreign
erS.
This dispatch was not in reply to any
request from the department. out was
volunteered by Mr.. DENLY. VINO IL sup
posed to have seen printed statements
that foreigners were not safe In Peking.
The department is confident that MI
DENLY Will leave nothing undone TO ensure
the safety Of Americans in China.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
AMHERST WILL BE ALL RIGHT.
Messrs. Tucker, Flood, and Lee Meet
Messrs. Craig and Franklin.

AMHERST, VA, October l5.-(SpeciaL)
Messrs. Tucker. Flood, and Lee spoke
here to-day for the Democrats. while the
Republicans were represented by Messrs.
Craig and Franklin.
Mr.. Tucker had 10 leave on mid
day train, and so could not take part in
the joint discussion which was arranged
between the other gentlemen. lie. how
ever made a 45-mnute speech before
leaving. which excited much enthusiasm.
There was a large crowd out, and they
manifested much interest In the speaking
which consumed nearly the whole day
The odds were largely In favor of the
Democrats, both in the character Of the
speeches made and the sentiment OF the
crowd, and Amherst will be all right in
November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16

a settlement of tho recent strike. which
involved all the mills In the city. was
reached, one Of the conditions was that
the mills should conform to the demands
OF the weavers particulars law. All o.
them have done 80 to the satisfaction OIL
the weavers except these corporations.
Unless an assurance Is given by these
mills OF their intention OF posting the ue-
sired specifications before a shop meeuns
to be held tomorrow. II Is expected ,nss
the weavers will vote to go on s'''A'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-16
a CHARACTERISTIC HARANCUE.
sam small Abuses the Democrats, But
Handles Republicans Gingerly.

ROANOKE, VA. october l5.-CSpeciaD
Rev. Sam Small. the POpuiist-Prohibitlon
canvasser. delivered one Of his character
istic harangues at the old Opera-House
tonight 10 large audience, in which
there were many ladies'. He was UNI
soaring in his abuse Of the Democrats.
but handled the Republicans ginSeriy, and
tried to hide his lack Of real argument in
satire and jokes. some Of which latter
were of doubtful propriety.