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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
The CABINET COUNCILS.
Britain VIII Send Troops 10 Chinn-Francc
Discusses Madagascar

LONDON, October 3-The council or
ministers. for which the call was issued
two days ago. met in Downing Street
at noon. When the meeting opened Sir
William Harcourt. Chancellor Of the Ex-
chcQucr. Right Hon. Henry Campbell
Eauncrman Secretary Of state for War,
and Right Hon. Henry Fowler. Secretary
Of State for India, were absent
II is announced upon authority that the
Cabinet Council after discussing the state
OF affairs IN China. decided 10 send troops
to that country in order 10 protect Bri-
tish Interests. IT is also probable that
additional ships viii be sent to strengthen
the feet in Chinese waters under the
command Of Admiral tremantle. IT Is
said that iu consequence Of t0days meet
ing of the Cabinet. the British Legation
at Peklug viii shortly De guarded by
British blucjackets and native Indian sol
diers
40 ANGLO-FRENCH HITCH"
LONDON. October "A dispatch 20 the
Times from Paris says that neither the
rumor OF a hitch with Great Britain nor
the report of "a blockade Of Madagascar
has received much cfedence there People
aye slow - believe that there IS hitch
between France ana Great Britain.
The Paris correspondent Of the stand
ard says that he has made inquiries In
The proper quarters and is in "A position
% state that whatever urgent communi-
cations may have been received by the
British Foreign Onico. they did no; come
from France. 80 urgent communication,
l.. savs. could have been sent from the
French Foreign Oficc without being first
Submitted t. the French Cabinet. The
l9sf Cabinet meeting was held a week
ago. ............,.
NEWSPAPER TO BE PROSECUTED.
PARIS. October l-The French Cabinet
met to-day The ministers decided to
prosecute the Parii-Ouvii"r, which news
paUrr recently published an article upon
the French army mauoeuvreS which Is
r,.ardcI as insulting - the French
army.
Il Is understood that the Council de-
cl!el upon immediate and energetic ac-
tiOn in Madagascar.
WARSHIPS FOR CHINA
LONDON. October THE Admiralty
have ordered TO proceed to China the
nrst-class cruiser. -. George. now &t
Portsmouth. and the seCOnd-class cruiser
Acolus. oC the Mediterranean squadron.
Tac CunbOats Red Breast and Pigeon,
of the East India squadron. have also
been ordered 10 Chinese waters. This
! action is understood 10 be in accordance
with thc decision OF to-day's Cabinet
! Council
Lord Roscbery has gone TO his seat at
IaImeuy Park. Lulithgowshire, and the
other Ministers are returning 10 their
! several resorts in the country, whence
they were summoned.
SOMETHING SENSATIONAL.
Htrr -iFHr
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HILL AND CAYNOR.
The senator sml siient-The Judge Asks
Patience.

NEW YORK. october 4-senator Hill
was seen at Zen ocratic headquarters this
morning. He said he would stay In town
a day or two longer, and that he hoped
10 give out statement before going back
20 Albany. He was questioned in regard
10 the situation. but declined 10 discuss
the matter.
When asked about the prospects for
success OF the Democratic party This fail.
he said IL was always his fortune TO get
into the fight when the clouds were dark.
bur that he came In strong at the stretch.
NO ONE YET NOTIFIED.
BROOKLYN, October t-Major Hinck-
lev, chairman OF the Democratic State
Committee, paid another visit this after
Ioon to Judg. Gaynor. The two were to-
gether about thirty minutes. After thcir
talk, Major H.nckley said: Il cannot
talk now. think nothing will be settled
to-day. nor for reasonable time,
Judge Gaynor refused 10 tell what they
discussed. In regard to the rumors con-
esrning him. he said: II DO not dea! III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05

TIE GEORGIA ELECTION.
Democratic Majority, @0,0oO-Populi'ts
Cain in Almost Every County

Cain in Almost Every County
ATLANTA. GA. October THE Con-
eututioa publishes this morning returns
from an of the l37 counties in Georgia.
from unofficial estimates compiled by its
correspondents in every county, and most
OF nen received after midnight last
ufeht. The unofficial returns indicate that
the state had pOn" Democratic by 5p"''
Iut The official county consoHddtIohS'
,rhich took placc at y O'Clock to-day,
show that this figure has been reduced.
The official democratic majority viii not
vary much from 20Op1. and TINS Is lhe
tpiIr. which &. noN accepted 10y conseT-
yatlve estimates on the Democratic SIDE.
Tno Popullsfs. on the other hand, clam
that the country counties, the consollda-
tfous from which viii Doe the last 10 De
heard from. VIII reduce the majority 10
al least lo.oV'
of ~. l15 members Of the House
elected about sixty are Populsts' ana Oh
IN. forty-four members Of the senate
there are seven Popuilsts ana one ~
,tll1ic4n. Several Of the strongest Demo
,r,tic counties have been carried by the
popuusts. and. with very few exceptions
,vory county In the state shows Popuhsl
gains ,....,,,
s..al;er Crisp's district gives the larS' ST
D.mocrauc majority Of all the districts
IN ,h. state. He figured conspicuonsiy
,n the campaign strongly advocating
t.rn reform and the free coinage oI
SILVER.
An oreanizcd movement against re-
t..,n fo silver coinage without foreign
consent was started early in the cam
,alcn. : S.crc,ary smith Congressman Iuf-
her ana others vigorously defending the
rolicy VI tine administration on the stump
,rho debate on the silver question gre"
$50 warm as to frequently put /. mo-
cratic speakers IN the attitude Of making
. t.,rt discussion against each other on
ms issue. Speaker Crisp and Secretary
smith spoke ia Atlanta together few
weeks ago. one defending free silver ana
the other autaEonizing it. The Popalists
took fun advantage Of the division. ana
ttc result has been great slump IN
,i,,,,crttic majorties throughout the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
WHAT IS LLoYO'S7
An Object Lesson from tho v. Y. Jour,.,
OF Commerce, September "a. 1894

The Equitable Fire LloyJs stopped un-
derwritins yesterday, md its risks were
teinsured from noon IN the East River
Mutual Insurance Company 7. G. RAN.
VINO organized the Equitable Fire LloyIs.
WAS us attorney ana manager. and gs
once - al No. - Pine street. The sub
scIioers are lgndtz Boskowitz. presld mt
Mechanics ana Traders Bank: Isaac sue-
pei OF the japanese Fan Company: G.
n. buckley. president Yellow Pine Com
Lany' Charles J.. Bn'El. Wce-preslient
1eHow fine Company. e. Manion OF
h Mandeh x Co: samuel Rsuh. Philip
weinberg CO.. Nathan Brothers.
Eloomingdale Brothcr1 j. 4. I.oce enstlhe.
MOSES .Nathah' or NafHln Brothers. H.
klchter sons, hy'r Foster. Tate Ci Fos-
ter, hilson Co., Myer Foster "a
tmel; Henry RICE; Chsrles WeAle. and
j. {. Raill Tho Advisory COMMITTEES
was composed as fDhoNs: lgnatz Bos-
k0witz. Isaac Stehcl. Charles l.. Buel.
and Bruno Richter.
leading firm of brokers several
months ago. ulon examination of state
ment. in1ucei Messrs. Stera 4 CO.. o. 81
Broadway, New York. ana Stsefc Bro
Tiers. OF Albany. to retire as subscribers.
and although these firms end.av9reI I,
secure detailed schedWe or their la
bilties as subscribers they were unabi,
10 do 50. Attorney Rain declined w.
terday % give any recent sta' ment OF
the affairs OF the concern
The subscribers held meeting re,cnt-
Is and concluded that IL woalI toe w.,
u stop operations. NJ prank R H7u.
General Manager OF 40" Elst R...r Al.
tual Insurance Company. SAYS t.,t the
Equitable fire LioyGs '4d db1nI Vynh
oo0 OF outstanding risks. and Tint The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
FLOYD WAYMEN
,r,,, Of TgO Of The Men Who Robbed
4. D. Burnett Of $1,000.
oDELL'S FULL CONFESSION.
49,. r,,riicaies Lundy and Ambrose Cox.
, >eiehbor of tiurnctt's-rian and
Details OF the Robbery.

..r.,n cot RTHOrSE, VA. october
..ll-I.ast night NJ. T. odoil or
..... va~ lodged ia jail here. charged
... r.ahns Of \. y, Burnett OF
f. -ist - september. Odell was
.. last Monday uieht at his hons
go r. Turp,u, one OF his near neigh
when T,irpn saw in the news
.n MONDAY afternoon an account
t.-.r'. arrest Ia Lynchbure. and
..... .iat Oicu and Lundy had been
.......- .u d. trip 70 West Nirg.nia,
.t .a.~ suspected Oicll. and, in
with his son. went Immediately
..uer and made the arrest.
brought 10 Floyd county by
.. Nitfl ou Tuesday evening. On
. morning DE- had his preliminary
.. before a Justice, and was
-.....t.. 60 ja..
FULL CONFESSION.
..... Dis r.I. aud before he faced
t.. made run confession to
...t.,. mpi eating Lundy and
,.N % upIghhor Of Burnett IT
- @ Sas - wcll-plannei affair,
g. Ds.rs story. on Monday
,.N came 90 puiasM. saw him
.aI informed them that Bur
r. oN with cattle. was cN-
...s .n ftw lays telling them -
NIB L.m. Cox then went
.NTTTS BOY PASSED.
,ae-lay evening Lun3y and
..... r,ar the place az the roo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
GRAND AND GLORIOUS DAY.
Senator Daniel on Democracy in Appo-
mnttox-Good Results Predicted.

APPOMATTOX COURTHOUSE. VA.
October 4.-(special)-T has been a
grand and glorious day for Democracy IN
Appomattox. Major John ". Daniel was
advertised to address the people to-day.
ana a large crowd was present TO hear
him. consisting OF many ladies of reiine-
ment and culture. and many or the very
best people Of our county. AS the Major
entered the courtroom, round after round
of applause greeted him. he was In his
best trim and for nearly three hours heid
mis- audience almost spellbound by ms
matchless eloquence. Much good has
doubtless been accomplished. and no doubt
is entertained that his speech VIII DO
much good in the approaching election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05

James 4. CraWford, IIIInols State PTesI,
dent of the United Mine Workers OF
America, the Populist nominee In spring
ieid District for Congress, has signed
contract to work for NJ. &. Keefe, OF
Plttsburg, manager of the Willard Coal
and Rock-Drill Company, OF Chicago, pc
ginning October 18th, the terms or the
contract being. that Crawford shall re-
sign his position as State President OF
the United Mine Workers Of America,
and also resign as the candidate OF the
Popullst party for Congress. This IS
bomb-shell In the ranks OF the Republi-
cans OF the district. as they have been ex-
pecting help from crawfords candidacy
Tor their candidate. The Democrats are
correspondngly elated, and assert with
confidence that Crawford's withdrawal as
sures the reelection OF William NJ.
Springer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
r,o Uank Questions Decided.

ABINGDON. VA. october 4.-(Spscial)
The Circuit Court is now in session at
this place. Judge John \. Kelly presiding.
,rb.rr are n number Of cases pending
growing out Of the rediscount OF paper
OF the Bank of Abingdon now suspended
hv tank. elsewhere Two questions OF
considerable interest to lawyers ana the
community have been declded-viz., that
a hona-dre holder Of usuriOus negotiable
naper Is not exempt from the plea ~
usury: ana second. that a national hank
which discounts paper already tainted
with usury IS amenabln to the state usury
laws. and TINT its rights are not TO he
detarrr.n-d by the act Of Congress with
recarl 10 usury hy national banks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
The Eacc-Course.

BALTIMORE. october 4-The track at
Pimiico was very heavy to-day, and the
were postponed until Tomorrow
JEROME PARK. y. y, october 4
This wac getaway day mere, ana was,
if ANYTHING. duller than any Of the pre-
ceding days of the meeting.
First rlce-Titan cCuTSr-IldltOn won,
Black Hawk second, Fiirt third. Time
Second race-slx furlongs-Doe colu
won. Nanki Pooh second, Havoc third.
Third race-Amerlcan Jockey Club
Handicap, one and one-fOurth miles-Bdn-
quet won Sir Excess second. Time. 2l5t,.
Fourth race-fOur furlongs-Ben-factor
won, Rufus second, Pouch tcoiU third
Fifth race-six furlong=-Haiton won.
Governor Sheehan second, Longbrldse
third. Time. III
sixth race-one mlle-Little Matt won
Jodan second. Mcintyre third. Time
$ seventh race-hve and a half furlongs-
Utica won. Jewel second, Beauresard
third. Time, Ill l-2.
CHILLICOTHE, O., october ten
and wraps. witnessed the fastest mile
ever made in harness paced by Flying Jib
to-day. The day was cold ana sum
wind was blDwing from the north. making
fast time apparently impossible. but Fly
ing Jib was equal to the occasion. The
great PAGER was advertised 70 90 against
the record Of Robert j.. when IN reality
he went hitched L. a running mate to
made at this style Of racing at Chicago
in lSsl When the wire was reached IN"
audience yelled itself hoarse. as II knew
tn record was beaten. Starter Hooper
addressed the multitude as follows: This
audience las witnessed some thing no
other audience has ever seen. flylLS JlD
has paced mile in IS -. making tho
first half in 80. and the last In 80 Ia Sc
CJnds'
At o'clock Directly was brought out
to beat his record of 2.07 81, but made the
mile in ZG IA only
Winners at shenandoah Fair.
WOODSTOCK, VA, October 4.-(Spe-
cial.)-T third day of the Shenandoah
County Fair here to-day was model
one for fair weather. The crowd on the
grounds had swollen TO more than 'eD.
The races We're very exciting. a strons
breeze operated against faster time IN
one OF the chief attractions OF the day
was a wedding in front OF the packer
grand-stand. The contracting paities
were AIR. George Bowman and Miss Kate
Snarr. both OF Shenandoah county. Rev.
Bowman, Of Toms Brook, officiating.
The races were as follows:
2:i0 class-three In fve-Dundest, J. |, !;
Woodmist, 3. ,. ?; John Paul, ?, 3. }. Time
Free-fcr-ail-thres in hye-Colonel col
grave. /, l. 3. >, L. ClanalpIne. ?. ?, l. J, .
peter. 3. 8. :, 3, 3. Time. 2.3O. 2:3l. 2:i0.
2:27. 2:32
Runnin-mile dash. two in three-Moun-
tain Girl. /. /: Little Vol, ?, ?, Sunrise
3. 3. Time, / 81, 2:02.
Bicycle race-one mile, open, two IN
three-H. J.. Bushong, Woodstock, !; l.
l.. II. Ogden. Luray. >. ,: Henry BLY,,
SLarsburg, 3. B. Time. 2:j5 and 2:52. Prize
handsome gold medal
Two-mile-straight--Ha BY, won, IL.
Hammerick second. Time, 1880. friZs
gold medal.
In the stock department a large batch
OF premiums We're awarded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
RICHMOND. VA, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 5, 1894.

sit.5o for the death OF his father The
road had in the mean while passed into
other hands. and nothing remaining to
satisfy the judgment. Nr. German con,
tended that the sale had been conhrmeu
by the courts without proper notice.
Mr. A. S. Worthington appeared for
Mr.. German. and argued that the sale
I'm equity should be declared void pe-
cause certain creditors were not given
an opportunity 20 present and collect
their claims on account OF the hasty
proceedings. This was opposed on the
part of Mr. Francis l.. Stetson. of New
York. the lawyer Of the Southern Rail-
way Company. and General william ~.
Payne. OF warrenton. Va. The case was
submitted TO Judge Cox, who reserved MS
opinion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
Rev NJ W. FerCu.on-Fourth District.

pETERSBURG. VA. October 4.-(Spe-
cialD-A meeting Of PrOhibitionists hard
" To- be disnihed 10y the name Of cQnV H.
lion. met here last night. purporting 10
represent The Temperance sentiment Of The
Fourth District. The attcndahc" at ne
meeting was small, but II was decided 10
nut a nominee i'm the field for Congress.
Mr. W T.. Cridlin. Of Burkeville. was hrst
nominated. but he declined the honor On
the ground that he was not qualified Ter
tht. duties Of the position. owing - the
fact that he is not Of the requisite age;
Mir. Crldlin is not Vt - years old, ana
IS therefore ineligible TO seat IN Con-
rress. Rev. NJ. ". FergUFon, Of NCtto-
,yav county. was then unanimously nolhi'
mated He will receive the "Prohibitioa
vote" but that will be very small IN
numbers: in fact II viii be 50 small a.
hardly to be a factor in this campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
HOW TO SPELL HIS NAME.
LARGE CROWD AT KING GEORGE.
Meredith Carries the Day and McCsuil
Tries to Be Funny.

FREDERICKSBCEG, October 4.-(Spe-
cial) l)-Meredth and McCaun met at King
George Courthouse to-day Irregular term
Of the court.
There was large crowd present. and
the presentation Of the issues of the cam
paign by Alr. Meredith was acceptable 10
the crowd present His account Of his
stewardship was well received, all indica-
tions pointing to but few defections from
the Democratic f0ld.
Mr. McCaull was as humorous as usual.
and made the best showing he could while
leading what is generally admitted to he
a "forlorn hope" Mr McCauli speaks here
tonight 20 the Republicans.
The Democrats here hope 10 have the
pleasure OF listening 10 Senator Daniel
before the close Of the campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
The Diuguid.Almond Nuptials.

LYNCHBCRG. VA. October 4.-(Spe-
c'aLy-Tne residence Of Mr.. G. IL. Almond.
on Floyd street, was the scene of a pretty
marriage this morning, the contracting
parties being his engaging young daugh-
Ter. Miss Leila. and Mr. George a. Diu-
gud. a member Of tn firm Of Davis:
Dmguld & Co. Rev. Mr.. Mcconnell, Of
the first Baptist church, performed the
interesting ceremony. Miss Mamie Al
mond. sister of The bride. was maid OF
honor. and Mr.. !. X. Miller oiiiciated
as the groom's best man. The couple
left on a northern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
,,,,,raI S,ufeldt's Condition.

The condition Of Admiral Shufeldt,
y.hosc horses took fright and threw him
~ t,vn Ia6tes accompanying him from a
carriaec Al Leesburg on Tuesday is not
SO serious a. AT FIRST reported; The AZ,
mral Is considerably brulsed iHi,asI,. ana Sut
a.,by.ician ab0sit IN ~ wsewed up two OF the large
~ Ills laft side J. badly bruised. which
makes respiration painful. he has been zen
,,,,,,Ct ,noye In bed without assistance.
'rhr doctors are satisfied with his present
,,r'',r,ss some OF the members OF ms
fsmilv are with him, and he IS receiving
.,.rv attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05

YOUR idle money Ia paiI-up stock ~ ih'
United Ranking and Building Company.
IL costs you only 50 pr share. On Which
a cash dividend OF g per cent. per ahhuht
is paid. and AT maturity you can ORA" 40
Der share. For further Information Apply
at the office OF the company. 81 eaat Ndia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05

WASHINGTON. october 4.-The request
,,.t The recent sale of the Richmond and
nanvllle railroad TO the Southern Rail,
way Company be set aside was argued
~ 's,ice cox This resulted from the petit
ton or Edward German, as administrators
~ the estate Of Samuel Il. German. his
9a,her who was killed by train acci-
dent IN North Carolina In 1890. Mr.. Cor.
man sued for damages Rna recovered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
m. For, Bows Defeat Hamptons.

HAMPTON. VA. october 4.-lspecial) j.
,isoite the rain there was fine game OF
football at The Soldiers Home toiuay,
trc Eoriregs Monroe team winning Dy
~. ~ ~ 10 10 over the Hampton boys
,,bo aScribe their defeat IN great m.a- @ :
sure TO the umpire from 0id ROM, hnih siaes bri
'rhe samS teams will play on the lth
NiiA,lav PAX.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
Common Sense

is somewhat rare possession. Show that you
have a share OF 1t by refrsining from violent
purga,iyes and drastic catnartIcs when you are
constipated. and by relaxing your bowels gently
not violently. with Hostettsrs stoma-n Bttters'
a w,o,ssome. thorough arerient and touis This
worId.famous medicine ccnluers dyspepsia. ma
lsria, liver complaint. kidney. and blsdder uou.
BILE, and nervousness, and 10 sdmirobly aospssa
Tor thO feeble and convaleecens
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
TYLER and Marshall in Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, october tsp y
The Democratic campaign opened in Nor
foik county last night at Huntersyille'
Congressman Tyler, captain X. {. Mar
shall. and A. L. Thorn, Esd addressiiis :
nio6t The same gentlemen speak Al Glebe
sc1ool-house, in the Western Branch Dis
trict of the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
roncs and HardaNay at Blue Ridge.

Rl.UE RIDGE, VA, Ocl0ber 4-tSue.-
cialJ-The Hon. Sturges +. Jones and ".
@ Hardaway addressed an enthusiastic
audienca tonight in eloquent and logical
language. They maintained ne cause ol
DemocTicv. punctured the thin garh of
Nckinley protection, upsetting the idols
Of the Prohib,lonists and Populists IN a
whirlwind OF enthusiasm for our gallant
sfnndard-b bearer Hon. Harry ST George
;rwcker. 4 Democratic club was organ
izel and l3oietourt will maintain its re
cord OF loyalty 10 our party by giving
Fucker over five hundred majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
ni..4 InxfuI Feeling

with the exhilarating sense OF renewed
health and strength and internal cieanli.
ness which follows the use Of syrup OK
Figs Is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the ola.time In.on msaa-
c!nes and the cheap substitutes some.
times offered. but never accepted py 'he
Yell-informed. l-.....-.. 49,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
Dr. MinnIGerode Much Worse.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. october 4.-(Spe-
cialD Or. Minnigerodes condition
continues to grow worse. He has much
fever and grows weaker every hour He
is emaciated and 50 changed that even
his nearest friends would not recognize
him. His son. Meade Minnigerode, ar
rived in New York to-day from Europe
and reachel his father's bedsIle Tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
THE STATE CANVASS.
M'lLvkAINE AND M'KENNEY ExPOUND
DEMOCRATIC DOCTRINES.
Tariff Reform and the Free Coinage OF
Silver Subjects Of Discussion by All
Our Candidates.

SUSSEX COURTHOUSE. VA, October
quite a large crowd was present, in spite
OF the very inclemcnt weather. About /
O'Clock Democratic County-Chairman
King called TO order the meeting In the
courtroom. and introduced Hon. ". Is.
Mcllwaine, State senator. who for more
than an hour clearly, ably. and eloquently
explained the doctrines OF the Democratic
party. devoting most OF his time to the
tariff and free silver issues. His speech
was we'll received and greatly appre-
ciatcd, the audience being composed OF
Democrats, some Populists, and some
Republicans.
DEMOCRATIC SUPREMACY.
Hon. W. II. McKenney. our Democratic
candidate for Congress, was next intro
duced. and, In his usually clear. forcible,
and effective manner explained to the
audience the importance Of possessing
Democratic supremacy. the great progress
made by the Democratic party toward
tariff reform, and how the friends OF the
free coinage OF silver can expect from
the Democratic party, and that party
alone, any legislation that is TO bring
about the free coinage Of silver. Mr.. NC
Kenney. as usual. interspersed his speech
with many stories and anecdotes tllustra-
tive Of the various points he wished 10
make, and all present agreed that the
Democrats had done well In selecting MN
a. their standard bearer. Mr.. Mckenney
is making most active and vigorous
campaign. which the people feel sure VIII
bear good fruit on electon-day. Demo
Gratis predict his triumphant election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
Democratic Club in Roanoke.

pOANOI<E. VA, October 4.-(Speclal)- ;
A Democratic club was organized in the
Eifth Ward tonight with 5. NJ. Brophy
as president; j. W. Neal, vice-president
ana W ". Payne, secretary. Major
Peter J. Otey. the nominee for Congress-
and J. T.. Yonge. Esq, OF TINS CITY, ad-
dressed the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05

The Richmond. Frelcr.e Nsburg AMI po-
tomac railroad will ,,n rouud-trp tickets
Richmond 10 Baltimcr and .eturn AZ
q - each on Thursday and Friday. Oc'O-
ber tth and 5,h. good 10 return until
1th inclusive. e. a TAYLOR.
Traffic MalA.rr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-05
n. uout.ins I'm the Spycnth,

wooDsToGK, VA; October i,T'SPe-
seventh ' District of Virginia held its con,
ven,ion here yesterday. and nominated
Eev. j. II. Hopkins. of Strausburg, for
the next Congress