Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-06
VIRGINIA.
Republican Nominees Polling Their
Full Party Strength.


RICHMOND, Va, November 6.-The
weather today Is all that could be desired,
being clear, and the crisp atmosphere con-
ducive to activity. The news at the politi-
cal headquarters in the state SC far q pm.)
Is very meager, but enough Is known to
warrant the belief that in the second.
fourth and sixth districts the republican
nominees are polling the full strength of
the party. No conflicts are reported, and
the indications point to quiet and orderly
election throughout the state. The election
In this city third districD is the quietest
congressional contest known in many years.
A stranger coming In the city might not
know that an election vas being held The
people seem to take greater interest in the
New York fight than they do in their own.
The new Walton election law seems to be
working admirably in the city. Those who
nave voted speak well of the method of
voting. One striking feature of the election
under the new law Is the absence of
heelers and 'bummers." The ticket hold
ers, or course are not allowed to get in
their work, being deprived of holding or
even seeing the official Australian ballot
surprising feature of the election here SO
Iar Is the apathy among the negro voters.
IN tne negro wards the long lines of blacks
Waiuhs tnelr turn to vote so noticeable in
past campaigns are conspicuous by their
absence. Col. Tazewell Elicit, the demo-
cratic candidate for Congress, will be elect
Gu "ithout doubt by an uncertain majority.
In the Fourth District.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PETERSBURG, Va, November 6.-The
congressional election in Petersburg today
Is passing Off quietly, and a stranger here
would scarcely know that an election was
In progress. Democrats and republicans are
poth Claiming the district. Here in Peters,
burg both parties are polling a fair vote.
Mr.. William r. McKenney, the democratic
nominee for Congress, arrived here this
morning at half-past D o'clock from Pow
hatan Court House. where he addressed a
large crowd yesterday. On his arrival Mr.
Mckenney. with his hand satchel in one
hand and democratic ticket in the other,
went from the depot to the polls and voted
for himself Mr.. McKenney has just told
me that he thinks he will be elected. but
by what majority'he could not say. He Is
of the opinion thac he will get a large vote
in the countless The weather Is bright and
fair. q -
In the seventh District.
Special Dispatch To The Evening Star.
CHARLOTTESXiLL4E, Va.,November g.
The election for Congressman in this, the
seventh congressional district, and also for
an amendment TO the constitution of the
state, is in progress. the Walton election
law being in effect. A moderately large
vote is being polled, but 1t seems that the
negro vote Is, at this hour, scarcely as large
as usual. Everybody is speaking in high
terms of the, new law and says 1t is sue
cess
The candidates here, s. s. Turner demo-
crat, and Walker, republican, have each
made hard hight, but the district is gener-
ally democratic, and democrats claim they
will have a larger majority than usual.
though the republicans are still hopeful OF
A war Of al no
ern railroad from Washington to this city
large crowds of pie are gathered, and
the indications are that there will be an
immense vote cast especially In the
eighth district. Everything is quiet and or
derby.
RICHMOND. Va, November 6.-Weather
clear and cold, and voting progressing
quietly. No information has yet been re-
ceived Upon which to base a calculation as
to results
NORFOLK, Va, November 6-The
weather is clear and very pleasant. The
new Australian ballot law is working very
satisfa ctorily nere. The vote at II o'clock
was not more than half that usually cast
at the same hour
ROANOKE, Va, November 6.-Weather
cold and cloudy; voting slow because of the
Walton law. A heavy vote will be polled.
DANvILLE, Va. November 6-Beautiful
day. voting progressing quietly under new
Australian ballot law, which is proving
quite satisfactory here.
RICHMOND, Va, Observation-Disclosures
here Is quiet up to i O'Clock. The negro
voters had not turned out in their usual
numbers in this city.
LYNCHBURG. Va, November 6-The
weather Is clear and cool A light vote is
being pclled Lynchburg will give Otey,
democrat. about GUO majority.
IN THE EIGHTH VIRGINIA.