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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

Dickinson. Russell. Tszeweil. Giles.
Craig. Bland. Pulaski. Wythe, Smyth,
and Washington Nsfh n voting populn-
ton OF over $1,000. In regard 20 the can
vass made In these several counties,
doubt II those IS a single crossroads or
school-house in them al which the can
didates have not spoken, and. I'm some
cases, more than once. OF course this
does not include the speech making by
foreign and local SPEAKERS. But, OF the
former there have been few In this dis
trict. During the past few weeks the
Palmer-Buckner wing Of the Republican
party has had several speakers 20 come
into the district and make speeches In
the principal railroad towns-lIke Bristol.
Abingdon, Xytheville, and Puaski-but
generally 20 small crowds composed
mostly OF Mckinley Republicans.
Well, now, as 20 the probable outcome
OF next Tuesdays election In this dis
trict To arrive at it I must first 90
back TO the election IN 1892 In that year
the Dcrlocratic vote was IS 527 Republic
can vote. 12,5S3; Populist, 1.744-making a
total for tho district Of 32.S3. or for tho
Democrats. a majority OF 5,9i5 over the
Republicans. or An over both Repuoli-
cans and Populists
In 1894 General walkers vote In the
entire district was 142S7. while Judge II.
s. X. Morlson's. his chief opponent. was
only 1882; and the Popust, Sir II. b.
Howe OF Pulaski. fell 20 26i. SO Walkers
majority over Morrison was 95j. Now
while the Republican vote In 1894 was
LOS. 1900 Of whom were doubtless the
1892 Populists. more than # was in
1892. the Democratic vote was 5,ie5
less. In the two largest counties
Tazewell and Washir ston-the Republt-
can vote OF 1894 was only l32 more than
that Of 1902 while In these same two coun-
ties together with Lee the Democratic
vote Of 1894 was 1900 less than that Of 1872
SO Il is quite evident that General Walk
cr was elected two years ago by stay-at-
home Democrats. and rot by any in
creased Republican vote
What will go to make up the probable
strength Of the two respective oondi-
dates next Tuesday? Well. 7 estimate
It In this way: For Judge Williams a
full Democratic vote, less more than ore
half Of the Palmer followers, who are
"few and far between" out here. "A large
majority Of the PopUlists. and many hum
dreds OF free-sllver Republicans. For
General walker, a full Republican vote,
less the free-silver Republicans and a
few Palmer votes
This is a fair, impartial survey OF tho
political field In this district. and with
it l can predict nothing else but a large
majority, running up into thousands. for
Bryan, Sewall, Williams, and free silver
on next Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
VIII Roll Up Splendid Majority
for Hay.

HARRIsONBURG. VA. October 81
Specialize Tuesday next the Seventh
District which includes within it's bor-
ders the old Tenth Legion OF Democracy,
win give william J. Bryan an OF time
majority. and elect James Hay, OF Madi-
son. as its representative in Congress.
Present indications point 10 a majority
approxlmqting 400 Size Boilers ara
comparatively few. but ;ley make up in
WILLINGNESS what they lack in numbers.
Their efforts have been directed IN large
part by advice from the managers OF
the Republican machine. and their atti-
tude as an adjunct 10 the Mckinley or
ganization has been so palpable that they
have been able 10 do but little effective
missionary work among the rank and file
OF the Democrats masses. II Is probe
matte whether the leading spirits among
them will throw their vote 20 Palmer or
20 Mckinley, and this must, OF course,
determine the size OF Bryan's majority.
II Is scarcely prorab that they can mus
ter more than 600 votes in tho district
and these will be cast in large part in the
towns Of HarrisonbuTg. Mt Jackson,
woodstock. Winchester, Elkton. and
Charlottesville. This detection Will most
likely be made up by Republican votes IN
the rural precincts that will be cast for
Bryan on the silver issue.
Mr.. Hays only real competitor for 4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

And bee has made a fine impression every
where that De has been. He is capt.
t5l sneaker has au open and frank man
uor that makes friends for him every
wi re-. and lis discussions Of the cur
rercv question have been comprehensive
and convincing. He IS an original BIZ
metallist. and has made the subject one
Of careful STUDY.
WHAT THE OUTLOOK is.
This district is composed Of the cities
of Richmond and Manchester and the
counties of Chesterfield, Go0chland, Ham
sver. Heurico. King William and New
Kent. The registered vote of this city
is about 1880. or nearly one half OF that
of the entire district
In DO previous election In recent years
have the people of the counties manifested
.g.b Widespread interest. And they
are almost soiIiy for free silver.
Go0chland. King William, and Ne"
Kent are Republican couui lies, but their
usual majorities viii be greatly reduced.
The three VIII not il is thought give
more than 5uO majority for Lewis, II lhat
much. GCochiand usually goes trplhI-
IAN bv about 300. but Chairman A. "
Noutc,ro. OF the County Democratic Com
n,ittee. IS confident that Lewis Will not
yet over fifty majority and he thinks IL
unite likely that the county VIII De even
nearer "A tie. Somewhat the same condi-
to.s exist in King william and New
Kent. ON the other hand. Hanover, Hen
rico and Chesterfield viii all give large
Democratic majoritts for Bryan, seWau
and Lamb. Manchester is considered
safely Dtmocrauc, so that Lamb Us eX-
poctod TO come 20 Richmond with a lead
of 900 on more. II may reach 700
RICHMOND IS DEMOCRATIC.
Richmond is, Of course, the most I'M
nortant battle-ground. and the Democrats
expcct the victory here 10 be az decisive
as il is in the counties. the fourisning
Democratic clubs tnat have sprung up
in every section OF the city have done
effective work. and even allowing ior
corporate influence and the strength OF
tine Boilers. there is no doubt In the
minds Of the party leaders that Lamb VIII
he given handsome plurality. Figures
are placed at anywhere from 1909 10
$500.
The combined opposition have made
biz fight money has been ufSd freeiy'
ana unusual tactics are being employed
but 10 is not believed that the metropoh-
~, district or Virginia can oe made Re
publican. Many former Democrats. VINO
nroposo 20 support Palmer and Hucknel,
win vote for Lamb. rather than Lewis,
and so Will a eoOQy number OF Repub-
licans who are for free silver. The weak
noint IN the campaign OF Judge Lewis
has been that he has subordinated all
other issues TO the tariff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

..- AMI wild make q stiff fight on
r-..v. hut VIII cut down the nor
- r.u. cratic majority but very hile.
.-- is but small gold Democratic
..... . the district. outside of That 70 oe
...s hare. and 10 win certainly not ave
-.-. than ten or twelve 20 coun-
Me bulk ~ this gold vote VIII be
.- f-r Wu lam a. Jones. as all or the
.. Democratic leaders. such as Chal-
Palmer Kute. and others. have
t...-.- 1,.r and over that they VIII
,.- nr Jones and against Tyler. IN
... city tho gold Democratic votes VIII
.. De- cast soidly FOR BIT. Tyler ana
...-a chat are cast for him viii be more
tr offset ty the Republican and col
.. VOTES MAT VIII he cast for MI. Jones
r- T...s has made a splendid canvass
.. -na Democracy is in fine WORKING
,-..- .U over the district
r. does not 90 this writing seem posi-
81. Cor ST. Tyler 20 carry more than
- Countless MIldleseX. Northampton
Gasoline. and NcstmOreland are red-
-.v certain TO give him small ma
...- with slim hghtag chance N
..~ The Democrats. however,
t they viii carry WestmoreianI'
.. v dozens OF white Repubi-
0NIk county HNI.t."i tl-.o 10 --'
r.- it .oes not seem an eXagge-
r claim.
ua the exception OF Westmoreland,
Oil. E..eu Nelk nav be safely counted
t Jones uy sev d hundreds. per-
over FL thousand. majority. ON the
. el. %. the Rappahanuo. k. Essex.
@ and queen. and Nataews WI
.r -t. Democratic majorIes ano
Chances are thar Gloucester viii 40
likewise. While hccomac VIII 90 doubt
....r.y as largely Democratic as ut1-1A
r- vl Dee au absolutely fer ana
n. election 20 this district ana
...- ..te uu Do counted as cast. ana
.. ..rr .orleut has never seen the
I .- more determined 20 have a1-
fairness bout iae whole election.
.r b.. safely stated that lr. Jones
good way ahe"l OF his ticket
.-. -..t lr Tyler viii Doe q hundred or
o.. r...- behind --CNnley.
Outside .t fredericksburg there IS no
division. Whatever tn ,ls district ia the
ta. Democracy, and tie whole
from t.e rrIls W Che Rappahan-
t.a to r- Atlantic Ocean has it's war
..rtr End h oIt Tor votes Mr.. Jones
rt. E.r Ie Very large. ana Blyan'a
. -l.. one in the cd First.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

was overwhelming. The district seemed
hopeiessly Republican until The cxtraor-
dinarily vigorous campaign OF 1883. when
the Hon. h. G.. Nenable. Of Petersburg.
with the assistance OF Mr.. Alexander
Hamilton. as chairman OF the District
Committee, broke the backbone OF the
Republican opposition and taught the
people Of the district that IL was no longer
necessary Tor them TO be dominated
by the ignorant and purchasable negro
element. controlled by n handful Of de-
signing white men. The effect OF this
campaign OF 1855 not only stimulated
the white vote, but profoundly dlscour-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
NINTH DISTRICT.
4 Large Majority for Williams Is
Predicted.

WYTHEVTLLE. VA, october 81
(spec.aL) -Thee hottest and most active
political contest known to this section
of Virginia is now fast drawing 20
close in this 0he Ninth congressional
district. Il has been waged, and thar
increasingly, night and day, since the
first week IN August. at which time the
Derooeratfc Congressional Convention
convened here. and after a brief but
exceedingly spirited and exciting con-
test. between -FOUR Well-known ana
deserving Democrats, Ike the hon
Ia,nes " Marshall. Judge George II.
Fudge Judge William +. Rhea, and
Iudge Samuel w. Williams, the body
nominated Judge Williams. That same
week Judge Williams began his can ISIS
ana hardly an evening or night mas
rassed ND T. Thursday that he has not
spoken In some town, at some court
house, crossroads, or school-house IN
his large and mountainous district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

,..--rrlcNsGrEG. VA. october 3D.
.l.l push. pluck, and pcrtina-
could hive changed the Democracy
... rr-t congressional District into
Chen Air. Walter b. Tyler
.. Republican candidate. might have
F.t as matter OF fact the
..n dropped out Of Mr. Tylers cam
.- dis men have deserted him, an.
t.l.. expressed himself as being sicE o..
... ot.e thing. because OF the ol.ra-
manner in which he has been
. hose whom he has been paying
.. .k r mrtherauce OF his cause His
.on. outside OF Freiorlcksburg
,.. boon poor. ana there was no heart
.- Che cams align.
r. chs city SIR Tyler had good or
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
FIFTH DISTRICT.
Complex sItuntion, But Swanson Is
safe.

safe.
DANvrLLE. va, October 3l-(Spe-
cial1-As the memorable political cam
naien Of 1896 draws TO a close, the cur
tain falls upon a more complex situation
than ever before. The campaign mas
been prosecuted with unusual visor by
the regular Democracy throughout the
Fifth District. which includes the coun-
lies OF Carroll. Floyd Grayson, Henry,
FRANKLIN. Patrick. Plttsylvania, and the
citv Of Danvine A more thorough can
vass OF the entire district has, PERHAPS
never made than that by the regular
Democracy this year Many more speak
ers have taken the stump this year IN
tho district than ever before, and the
enthusiasm of the party has never been
exceled. Among the speakers who nave
done valuable service are DistIict-Elec-
tor n. II. Hairst0n, Congressman swan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

IL You mean 10 vote for bryan,
sewuu, and Lamb. ncquaint your
self with the method OF preparing
the ballot. La il not an easy thing
to do Mt the first trial. See forms
In this issue, and test your skiiI
until you are perfect Put No. = out
OF sight while you are marking No.
4; but afterwards compare your
marked ballot with the Dispatch's
marked ballot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
SIXTH DISTRICT.
Only "A Question of Sire of Demo-
cradle Majority.

LyNCHHUEG. Va. October 3l.-Cspe-
clat)-It is only question of the size Of
the majority iu ths sixth District. That
IL Will 80 for BRYAN, Sewal, ana Otey.
and that by 81 large majority. is fore
gone conclusion. There VIII be fdii
vote ON both Giles for the presidential
tickets. but 'Acre are various reasons
for believing nat the majority Tor Bryan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
SILVER or GOLD,

Better than either is a healthy
liver. If tho liver is 0. X. the
man is o. X. His blood is kept
pure, his digestion perfect, and he
can enjoy life and act intelligently
and patiently upon tho questions
of the day. You all know what 70
take. You have known it for yea-s.
1t is Simmons Liver Regulator
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
FOURTH DISTRICT.
The Democratic oufioOk Was Never
Moro FnvOrnbIe.

PETERSBURG. VA. october 1.-(Spe-
cial)-In no previous campaign has the
situation in the Fourth Congressional
District Of Virginia been so favorable
to The Democrats as NJ present. For
many years after the war the negro popu-
lation was large, and their registration
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

For years you and your fathers
have found it Of sterling worth.
1t is and always has been put up
only by ]. II. Zeilin & Co. Take
none but the genuine. 1t has the
Red u on the front Of the wrapper,
and nothing else is the same, and
nothing 80 good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

have received from Loudoun be correct.
that county viii be the banner county in
th' district.
The silver people and the true Demo-
Gratis are jubila1t here over the outlook,
which Is growing brighter every day.
Senator Mo-gau's speech did their cause a
great deal of good and made many votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

seat in Congress is Robert ]. Walker. OF
Shenandoah who was beaten two years
ago by Major g. s. Turner. walker has
not made an active canvass. He repre-
scnts the Lamb faction and Is not very
cordially supported by certain leaders who
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Total



Botetourt Is claimed by both sides. II
looks like Flood by "A small majority AR
Yost is personally popular In Stanton and
Augusta. and viii run something ahead
Of Mckinley. Mr. Flood, by these figures.
should beat NJ. Yost 655 votes: but IL
will be no surprise should the .Appomat-
tox candidate win by 1900 The Palmer
vote on election-ily. II is believed will
be very light throughout the district
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

son. Senator Daniel, State Senator Eu-
gene Withers. Mr. n. IL. Massie: Col
onel T.. W. Saunders. OF Franklin. and
many others. Senator Daniel made two
speeches-one at Danville In the early
days OF the campaign; the other at Chat
ham, on october rt-day-and both 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

The latter part OF August the Rerub-
llcans met AT Gate City and nominated
General James a. Walker. lie, too. has
conducted spirited canvass.
This district. including the city OF Bris-
tol. IL composed OF fourteen counties
namely: Lea Scott Wise. Buchanan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

eo...'hn. Nansemond. and Isle Of Wight
f....'.. mere wli be cast a considerable
c,.,',' OF lhe negro vote FOR the Demo
c.e candidates.
g. ''l apAcans are hopeiossly diyid-
"a. pl -e friends Of Colonel j. j. Deyer.
''0"1sA candidate for Congress, who
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

In forty niles o. Richmond, the congress
sonal fight. between Hon. Henry d.
Flood. OF Appomattox, Democratic ncIni-
nee, and mis- opponent the Hon. jacob
YOst, Of Stauntor, Republican nominee,
has been waeed ce1selessly and persist
emily. The Republicans have made this
district one Of their pivotal points, and
have been well equipped with speakers
and sinews OF war. In this district Mr.
Flood has had opposed 20 him. in addi-
ton 10 imported talent, these prominent
enemies OF Democracy. who live Ia the
district: Candidate Nost. and his father,
Major s NJ. Yost; ex-Auditor $. Brown
Allen. Hon. James A. Frazier: General
Il. NJ. Logan, OF Buckingham; eN-United
States District-Attorney william r..
Craig, and John A. Noon. But II has
required more than this 10 stem the
sturdy sweep II the silver wave that has
ragged from tldewater to mo lntain peas.
Mr.. Yost has been a frequent entry IN
the congressional STAKES in this district,
and seems 20 have -. tracted the fatal
habit of getting bealcn Several times
he has locked horns. and been defeated
for Congress by the fuckers, father ard
son-the Hon. John Randolph Tucker arrs
Congressman II. ST. George Tuckor-and
only once has he secured the coveted con-
gressional prize. and that was when he
beat Captain James Bumgardner, the
Tenth-District elector Of the Palmer
ticket.
Mr.. Flood has made a thorough cam
vass of the district making some ninety
speeches. and has had the assistance or
his prominent Democratic colleagues
Senator Daniel, II. ST. George Tucker,
II. w. Flournoy, Cyclone" jim Marshall,
Judge L. y. Yarrel Charles NJ. Wallace,
Jr.. Edward Echols, and James Lindsay
Gordon. AT the outset Of the canvass
the Republicans attempted to make tariff
an ISSUE but the people would not take
that sort of bait. and insisted Oh the cur
rency question.
In this CITY there IS quite q gold senti-
meut among some who have hitherto
acted with the Democratic party, but
these are bigger in name than In political
influence. Up at Clifton Forge. and in
the county Of Allegheny. and In Bucking-
ham, too, the enemies Of silver have
been especially active, and they will Un-
doubtedy make gains in these parts OF
the district. But elsewhere the silver
sentiment has so swept the field that
the situation resolves itself into a mere
question as to the size II the majority
for Bryan and Flood. The vote two
years ago was: Tucker OemocraO l2.422.
Yost Republican,. 1889; Cooke Popu-
lsO. 300; and Grove ProhibltonisO, 2S5.
fuckers plurality was &2. This year
there are but two Richmonds I'm the field
Flood and Yost The most reliable adj
vices Indicate that Flood will carry these
oorr,tfas nv the following mafOrities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
THIRD DISTRICT.
Lamb VIII Garry IL Despite the
Combined ODpOsifion.

The lght in this cine Third district
viii long be remembered as one OF the
most interesting and one IN which there
has been as much hard work as any that
has occurred since the war
While the interest I'm the presidential
race has been 50 intense as to approach
excitement. the importance of the CON
grfssional contest has not been over
looked 10y any party and nearly every
appeal in behalf OF one Of the only two
real asprants for the presidency has
been coupled with an earnest exhortation
10 the voters TO support his congressional
yokc-fcuow.
The Richmond District IS naturally q
Democratic one. and there is 10 prospect
that its record viii be broken this year
While II is true that there is considerable
disatfection in this city. and that many
hitherto active Democrats have gone over
90 the enemy, or occupy the middle
ground Of supporting the decoy ticket
The party was never more hopeful. en-
thusiasCc. aud determined. There has
been unusual activity and the vote viii
be large.
WHO THE CANDIDATES ARE.
The congressional contest has not been
exciting but it has been very interest
ing, and the people are thoroughly
aroused. 1t looked early I'm the fail a.
If there would be a triangular fight, as
the Boilers were then disposed 20 put up
a candidate but they finally abandoned
the idea
The Democratic nominee is Captain
John Lamb. OF HenrcO. who was q gall
liant Confederate soldier and is a man
of spotless character. His Republican
opponent IS Judge L. l.. Lewis. who was
PRESIDENT Of the Supreme Court elected
by the Malone Legislature. and who.
prior 20 that time. had filed the Office
OF United States District-Attorney Undo.
severe Republican administrations. Mr..
J. o. Atwood is the Prohibition nominee
but he VIII poll very small vote. The
fight is a straight one between Lamb ana
Lewis, and the scattering or independent
vote will be inc0usiderahle.
Captain Lamb and Judge Levi have
both made a thorough canvass of the dis
trict. Especially is this true OF the
former. who has worked very hard. and
probably made more speeches than any
man who ever ran for Congress here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
TENTH DISTRICT.
Flood VIII Go I'm by "A Good Ma
iorify.

STANTON. VA, October S1-(spe-
cial)-Up here in this Ghe TentD con-
gressional district. which extends from
the West Virginia State line across tho
valley OF Virginia and Piedmont, and
down through Tuckahoe, 10 a point with
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The Lamar register., 1896-02-01

,tsre it,a tho enc-sy. We cannot zee
tbem Tor they are sheltered by the
trenches. we cannot even see their posi-
tiop when they hre, for srnoEelsss pow
se- does not betFay It's usor A thon-
sand yards away. and the arins linr II
losing heavily. The supports are closing
up on il, and al hali mile the sup
ports have melted into the frins line
The advance is being made BY rushea
~ twenty or thirty yards Ever triniug
s.nrrxslon or elevation IN the ground
is used a. cover.
Al 500 yards the adyanee Is checked
for awhfe-thc tlre OF the defense has
heepue too hot The commander nlis
ID t,ie gaps With the reserves, The
line erreps forward again, Nov The
men arc nrlng the spare cartridges in
The magazines A few seconds ot this-
and the ore Of the defense siaekens per
eepubiy. One rush and the attacking
line is over the ircuches The de-
Tenders. what are left Of them. rctroat
firing.
But the battle Is not yet over. The
commander OF the defense has held
back a reserve for jus, such a crisis as
thIs. and q counter attack Is thrcatened-
The men fall to entFeuehing themselves
in their hard-Eon position Fresh
troops are hurrisi up 10 help them hold
Il against the counter attack and the
day is Won. Nov the victorious con-
uAnaer gives the leader Of his cavalry
faH swing. On every read, In rear OF
the rctrcatinE enemy, hs pushss She
cavalry and horse artillery cutting OF
the strsgEiers. preventing the defeated
troops from, making anotAsr stand ,tuTn-
Ing he retreat into = rnut AZ last
under the guns OF fortified town. the
defeated troops obtain = respite,
The Lamar register., 1896-02-01

To Loosen Glass s,oppcra-a,I
salad oil to the mouth u the 49,
by means OF feather: ths "
should thea BE- placed about cd
yard from the Gre. wheu uss-
stopper should be gently strusE :.
sides. and attempts should s. -
move u, n 4 stfii remains llz
ply Horg oil A icW sharp tsps q
chopper M lhe way Foans sits
,s a'sa verv crs