Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-04
NOW IT'S SMITHDEAL.
THE THIRD DISTRICT pRoHlslrloNIsrs
NOMINATE HIN FOR CONGRESS.
Fight for Principle Rather Than Victory
Condemn Published Crisicism-Nrr.
Lipscomb's First Speech.

There were only seventeen persons In
The meeting. but they were not at all
uisheartened because OF their small num-
Der. On the other hand. they seemed in
uead-esrnest and determined TO make the
light though with no sort of prospect
Tor victory.
Mr.. Smithdeal. as chairman OF the Dis
trict Committee. presided. and after a
fervent prayer by Rev. w. l.. Wright.
OF Leigh-Street Baptist church, explained
that the declination OF MIR. George B.
Jones, who was nominated about two
weeks ago. made this convention neccs-
saiy. lie said II was purposed 10 put a
candidate In the neld who would run.
II was matter Of principle. and although
the Prohibitionists had been snecred at
and Nilihed by the press. no amount of
utilization could thwart them in their
purpose. he then announced that the
convention was ready for business, and
retired In company with Messrs. !. O.
Atwood and Sycle TO another room.
where consultation was held.
SEVERAL NAMES PRESENTED.
Mr.. Sycle upon his return placed the
name OF Mr. J. Il. Montgomery before the
body. referring to him man who
could at least sway Church Hi.
MI s0bttpUttH tnOuEUt the convention
could find a better man than himself, and
respectfully declined. He said he WAS a
Prohihtionist from principle. and always
had been. He voted for the first presi-
DENTAL nominee or the Prohibition ticket,
had voted for every one since. and pro-
posed to vote for every one in the future
30 long as he lived.
Mr.. Allwoo placed Mr.. NJ. J. Gayle. OF
Henrico. In nomination. That gentleman.
although ka SafA q didn't the l.
nation, consented to allow the use OF his
name for the good OF the party.
Mr. l.. CT Irsin in short address. IN
which he advised that no notice be taken
OF the vilifcation and dorsion which had
been heaped on the cause Of Prohibition
nominated Mr.. Smithdeal. whom he char
arterized as the leader OF the Prohibition
party.
Mr.. Smithdeal thought II was the duty
Of every man in a cause TO serve II IN
any capacity he could. and he had no
objections 20 becoming the nominee, OK
cept that the impression had gone abroad
that he was the machine OF the froh'bi-
ton party in this district and practically
controlled matters lie referred to an
article in Yesterdays Times. at which he
had evidently taken offence. and declared
that Il was false.
Mr.. J. q. Atwood was nominated by
MIR Sycle. but cmphaticaly declined and
moved that the nominations be closed.
ON THE SECOND BALLOT.
This motion being carried. n hat was
circulated. IN which each person present
placed a ballot The first ballot resulted
in Mr.. Smithdeal receiving votes. Mr..
Gayle 6. and Mr.. Atwood, =. On the
second ballot Mr.. Smithdeal was nomi-
mated. receiving 10 votes as against I
rast for Mr.. Gayle.
In acknow Lodging his nomination. Mr..
smithdeal said: "Gentlemen.-I appreciate
your confidence. but l doubt your
Judgment. However. with God as my
telper. | accept the nomination. and
while / can't forsake my business.
yill do all ! can TO herald our cause
THE PUBLICATION CONDEMNED.
Mr. Smithdeal then read an article
which he had clipped from the Times
and. claiming that 1t did him and the
cause Injustice. asked that it be con-
nemn.d The publication at which offence
was taken referred 10 this convention,
Ind contained this language;
Several OF those who have affiliated
with the Prohibitionisis heretofore OPP
posed any nomination this time. ana
would have nothing 10 do with the former
convention. nor will they take part in
This one. They look on the move as
fenseless and fruitltss. and some Of them
Are unknd enough to say that the whole
matter was gotten up hy Mr. q. NJ
Emithdeal for the advertising mat ne
could get out Of IT, ana that the failure
20 receive the nomination was great
6isappointrnent to him. 1t is understood
that some Of the friends of Mr.. J. ..
Atwood, whose influence he cannot disre-
gard In such matter, oppose his allowing
his name TO be used. II Is probable that
II this Is the case Mr.. Smithdeal may vet
be the nominee
IL ...I no
ne had written t. the paper asking for
the name of the author Of the piece and
the reply OF the managing editor saying
that the Information came from mem
Der Of the Prohibition party. whose name
could not be Civulgcd without his con-
sent.
Mr.. Atwood In defence Of the paper,
Baid he thought ii had been imposed upon
BY some one who was not "a Prohibition
Ist but q hanger-on around the head
quarters Of another party. He moved that
lhe convention denounce the publication
md its author. and that the hearty sun
port Of the body be rendered TO Mr..
smithdeal who instead Of seeking the
nomination. had been forced To make
sacrifices in order 10 accept.
This was carried. and committee OF
three was appointed TO prepare and pub
Gsh resolutions on the subject
Mr.. Lipscomb's First speech.
Mr.. Martin Meredith Lipscomb. hide
pendent Workingman's and Peoples can
dldate for Congress from this district.
addressed an assemblage OF about nifty
voters and small boys at the northwest
corner Of the Third Market last night.
his subject was The Discovery OF Ameri.
"a BY Columbus Up 10 the Present Time.
Mr. LipscOmb mounted the embankment
ct the corner Of the market, anu Wlthoui
Introduction began his speech. which had
put little reference to the campaign or
IL issues. He dwelt at length upon the
discovery of this country by columbus
which, he declared. had been done by
Chris. purely for plumber. He said that
Columbus had gotten stranded in the
mud down the river, and that was the
Nr. Lipscomb incidentally remarked that
the last friend he had on earth had died
and some one wanted TO know how he
expected to get TO Congress under such
Circdmsta
He averred that he wished TO see silver
IN this country piled as high az the Peaks
Of otter. and gold as high as the Hyma'
Some onc in his audience asked Mr.
J.ipscomb how he stood on the force
bill and he replied that he did not BE-
iieve in forcing anything. lie SAID ht
Intended to speak all over the district
md was loudly cheered.
Mr. LlpsComb was the first candidate e
announce himself and his was the frs'
speech Of the campaign in Richmond.
Brief Political Pointers.
Hon. ID. Gardner Tyler has notified
Secretary of he-COmmOnwealth Lawles!
That he is the Democratic nominee FOL
Congress IN the Second District.
Notices were also received yesterday
from Frank Smith. OF Roanoke, working
mans candidate In the Sixth District
and 4 a. Dance. candidate for the House
from Dinwiddie.
Mr.. Mckinney is the only Democratic
candidate whose official notice has no
been sent in. and he VIII probably y
heard from in a few days. Under th'
Walton law. al candidates must advis,
The Secretary Of the Commonwealth
twenty DAVIS prior TO the election.
There Will BE- a called meeting a
Uardin's shop Thursday. October llth. Il
O'Clock. To rcorganize the Fairfield
Democratic Club This IS the banner pre-
rinct OF the district. and prompt an'
fun attendance Is requested. Interesting
breaking may be expected.
Mr. X H. Boykin, president Of th'
Elicit State Campaign Club. has. IN &C
cordsnce with the Instructions OF IN
meeting held Monday night. appointed IN
following Vice-presdents: George Nat