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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
Bryan's Speeches.

Since Lincoln this country has pro-
duced no political speaker the equai OF
William Jennings Bryan. He Is an
orator. the matter OF whose speeches. Is
as good as their manner. NO rnetorlcai
ornament obscures his meaning. ram
IN bluntness. his words are as compre-
hensible TO the man OF ordinary 'hteiIl-
gence and knowledge as TO the educated
The simplicity OF his diction. the energy
of his argument, and the force OF his d.
rectness combine to raise him as popu-
lar sneaker to a very high level. He has a
message and delivers it, That is his one
concern, and to this earnestness, TINS
patent sincerity is TO be attributed much
of the marvellous enthusiasm which IL
evoked whenever he mounts the stand.
Scan any one OF his speeches which
he pours out daily TO the cheering peo-
pie. and observe how full II Is. how In
cIslve. how brilliant in epigrammatic
phrase. and how luminous with good
sense. Necessarily, these off-hand adj
dresses contain repetitions. and iapses
now and again from literary compact
ness; but what other public man have
we who could speak several times every
day for weeks together and approach him
I'm variety. strength. and polish?
Whether Mr.. Bryan shall be elected or
not. this campaign OF his will live In cur
political history. There never has been
another like il. With a courage that
rises under blows. balance OF mind and
character that keeps him ever his calm,
resolved itself, he assails with reasoning
the policies OF his adversaries. meets.
seriously or with sarcasm, as they rlay
deserve their criticisms OF his party's
platform or himself. and through IL all
shines his frank and manly nature.
Bryan has already proved his quality
20 the American people. He is n man OF
Intellect, OF rare talents. and sound
Judgment and as brave and skilful
fighter as the warfare Of politics has
ever brought TO the front He has broken
down the pompous tradition that eandi-
date for our chief magistracy Is OF ne
cessity too august parsonage TO go
about among the people like one OF them
selves and give reasons for the faith that
is I'm him. And he has disposed forever
of the politicians hoary superstition that
Il is unsafe for candidate TO talk.
IL William Jennings Bryan reaches the
presidency he will owe his place To his
own addresses far more than 10 any eff
forts which others are making for him.
They are great speeches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
BEFORE AND AFTER TAKING.

Governor O'Ferrall appeared in the
house OF his enemies on Wednesday
night. under the auspices Of men who
have fought him In almost every aspra-
ton, and babe farewell to his friends.
1t may be now interesting TO the deserted
ones TO quote what he said to them in
Richmond on August II. 1885, when he
was brought into the Democratic State
Convention and presented as the nominee
After thanking them for their efforts in
his behalf, he said:
"And through the days which a kind
providence may yet let me live l shall
bear them in remembrance, and when my
eyes are set TO behold for the last time
the sun I'm the heavens. unless reason is
dethroned, shall think of them, and with
my fleeing breath and a swelling bosom.
leave them my poor blessing"
This echo from the tomb is produced.
because all souvenirs OF the departed are
prlzed. The Governors "eyes are set
on the decoy party, and his swelling
bosom" is inflated by oratory In its be-
half. and about all his old friends have
to remember him by is the message from
the past given above.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
Appointments for Speaking.

Headquarters Democratic State Committee,
Rooms over 9lS east Main street,
Richmond, Va, September 3, 1896.
Speakers and times and places Of speak
ing are announced as follows:
JAMES HAY.
Shenandoah county, September I'D and
18th, inclusive.
Page Court, September 18th.
Springfield. September 18th.
Stanley, September 30th.
Sperryville, October I'd.
Amissville, October Sd.
Flint Hill, October Sd.
Mt. Airy. October 5th.
Clarke court. October 9Th.
wildwood might. october 7th.
N. B. wEsCoTT.
Montross, September 2sth.
A.P. STAPLES.
buchanan, September 18th might.
Montgomery court, September 10Th.
MILES VI. MARTIN.
Page court, September 18th.
Sussex. October LIST.
Isle OF Wight. october 5th
H. w. FLOURNOY.
Atwood (AmhersD, September 18th.
Pedlar MilPs (AmhersD, September 18th.
Highland court, September 18th.
w. II. MANN.
McFarland's. Lunenburg. September
18th.
Z. W. SAUNDERS.
Nelson Courthouse, September 18th.
W. f. RHEA.
Wise Courthouse, September 18th.
Russell court, October 9Th.
Scott Courthouse, October 18th.
Giles Courthouse, October 18th.
Lee Courthouse. October 18th.
Craig Courthouse, October 27th.
GRAHAM CLAYTON.
Pocahontas might. October 9th.
Tazewell might. October 7th.
Graham might, october Sth.
w. Il. MILWAINE.
Augusta court, September 2sth
Madison Cbarbecue). October Sd.
Rockbridge court, October 9th.
WI BARKsDALE.
Bedford City, September 18th might.
Rockbridge court october 9Th.
Buena Vista, october 9Th (night)
JAMES MANN.
Netherlands Uunenburg). September
18th.
PETER j. OTEY.
Bedford City. September 18th.
Christiansburg. September 18th.
II. d. FLOOD.
Warm Springs, September 18th.
Nelson (speciaD. September 18th.
Nelson Courthouse, September 18th.
Highland. October Sd.
Rockbridge Courthouse, October 5th.
Allegheny Courthouse. October 9Th.
Buckingham (barbecue), October It'll
Appomattox Courthouse. October sth.
buckingham Courthouse. October 18th.
Botetourt (specials). October 18th and
nth.
Rockbr.dge (specials). October 2lst and
2ith.
Fluvanna Courthouse. October 18th.
SAMUEL w. WILLIAMS.
Buchanan Court-House. September 10Th.
Dickinson (speciaD. October 1st.
Pulaski court, October 5th.
Wythe court, October 18th.
Giles court. October 18th.
Craig Courthouse Circuit Court, Oc-
tober 18th.
Smythe court. October 1eth.
Wise court. October 9th.
II. V. STRAYER.
Albemarle court. October 5th.
s. e. JONES.
LthIa BotetourD. September 18th.
Abingdon. September 18th.
Bucna Vista. October 10th.
FRANK Z. ANDERSON.
Clifton Station. September 18th.
Orange court. September 18th.
JAMES L. GORDON.
Abemarle Courthouse. October 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
TIMES ON SUPREME COURT.

1--WE repeat, then, that, paradoxicai
es A mny appear, the supreme court
of the United states Is The fountain
mead of Socialists of the United
states, and unless the pernicious
doctrine that ii has put out can be
oxerthrown. Id threatens TO become
A. foundation upon which the So
cinIfsts will erect structure that
will overthrow all our institutions
and bring tyranny upon us.'-ihe
Richmond Times. April, 1892.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

Under the signatures of ~. 7. Glas-
cow, president" and John r. West,
secretary" the so-calied "sound-money
league of Richmond" announces that Mr.
NJ. f. Ingalls, will speak at various
places In the State Mr.. ingalls, is for
Mckinley. He makes no pretence OF
being In favor OF the decoy ticket. and
his holiness at least j. to be commend
ed. But Mr.. Ingalls, and the so-calei
sound money party in aiding in the
election of Mckinley will become respon-
sible in a measure for whatever he may
do 10 Cypress the South should
he be elected. Mckinley has never
been anything but South-hater.
and it is not to be expected that he VIII
change his opinions in his old age. How
ever. II the so-called 'soGnd-money"
club OF Richmond means TO send out Nc
Kinley missionaries II should make bold
to proclaim itself an out-and-out Me
Kinleyite organization. 1t is not fair. II
is not right. that gentlemen who claim
to be Democrats should use that name
while spending their time and money to
elect the nominee OF the national Repcb-
lican party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
u,cumoxp IN THIS FIGHT.

Democrats who wish TO hear the is
sues OF the hour discussed by a calm,
thoughtful. dignined man will do well to
rresent themselves at Belyidere Hall to-
night, when the Hon. w. A. Jones. OF
Richmond county. VIII speak under the
auspices OF the clay-Ward Actives.
Mr.. Jones Is the member OF the United
States House OF Representatives from the
First District OF Virginia, ana has always
been renominaied without the slightest
EFFORT on his part. In the Iousc he holds
high position. He has not aesitated 10
antagonize bpls promising pensions 10
vpdsserving claimants. he has been a
sree-silyer man from the staff, but we
know Of no one who has been more toler-
ant Of the opinions OF those Democrats,
who. whue differing with him on the cur.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
TO DE DEPRECATED.

AZ much as we condemn the course or
the boiling Democrats. we none the less
deprecate emphatically such demonstra-
tions Of disapproval of the remarks Of
their speakers as were INDUCED In by
a small portion of the audience that
assembled in the Academy OF Music We'd
nesday night. Demonstrations of the
character referred to are unfortunate
and are to be deprecated for two reasons:
First they are discourteous; are in the
direction of unfair warfare, and CONTRA
vene the Democratic doctrine of free
speech. Second, they are calculated to
produce the impression that the Demo-
Gratis attach great weight to the argu-
ments of their opponents and fear TO
let these get before the public, than
which impression nothing could be more
erroneous. All other considerations aside.
the Democrats can afford that the bolt
ers and their Republican allies should
have the fullest hearing. The more the
former, especially, talk. the more
thoroughly they expose the utter mex
cusability Of their detection and the real
purpose of the combination into which
they have entered.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
They Took Care OF Him.

atlanta Constitution)
"Ketch anything" asked the stranger
Of the fisherman.
Sometimes"
How long have you been here?"
Bout six hours
Pretty hot work. isn't it?'
"Oh. yes; bur | don't mind IT, I've got
two candidates out yander diegin bait
an another ones goin' ter hOr a um-
brella over me when the sun gifts from
under that cloud. You see. I've got
erbout six votes fer this here election"
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

There Is a class OF people. rational
enough In other respects. who are GER
tainly monomaniacs In dosing themselves
They are constantly trying experiments
upon their stomachs. their bowels, their
llvers. and their kidneys with trashy nos
trums. When these organs are really out
OF order II they would only use Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, they would II not
hopelessly insane, perceive its superiority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
In his Washington speech of last week.

AIR. Bryan said:
eve are opposed to life tenure in the
public service. tApplause) We favor APP
pointsments based upon merit fixed
terms Of office. and such an administra-
ton OF the c,yil-service laws as will
AFFORD eqUal opportunities to all citizens
OF ascertained fitness. except as other
wise provided by the Constitution Of the
United States.
1--WE believe In appointments based upon
merit and such method OF appoint
ment as will open the offices to men Of
asccrtained fitness"
That IL we'll said. We have never given
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
inst m Hint.
indianapolis Journal)

indianapolis Journal)
ibid you ever notice that almost all
these misers reported In the papers are
single men?' asked Mr.. Watts.
Yes" answered Mrs. Watts; married
misers are too common to be worth men,
tioning'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
what His wife Heard.
tTruth.)

Smythe 0half asleep. az the alarm clock
goes off at s A. Nj Say, Billy. II that's
my wife at, the phone. tell her I'm out
and won't be back for two hours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

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p1NEp OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN Asso-
GATED PRESS AND THE UNITED
PRESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

The prospect is good for a hot cam
paign. growing hotter and still hotter as
the presidential election draws nigh. The
people are, as we said yesterday. doing
their own thinking. their own election
eering, and making their own appeals 10
their friends and neighbors to an extent
unknown heretofore. Let us all keep
orr powder dry" but let as not use 1t
when II Is not needed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
The Primary Pledge.

Richmond. Va, September q, 1896
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you kindly publish the enclosed
letter which I sent to the Richmond
Times" with request that they would
publish it. which they declined to do.
Richmond. Va. September q, 1896.
Editor OF the Times:
The seriousness OF the situation is my
apology for writing this letter. Vir-
ginians are placed in a grave position
by the action of some OF the leaders Of
the Democracy. Not that there Is any
doubt about the Democrats Of Virginia
being able to carry their nominees THIS
year; but my fears are Tor the AFTER
effect OF the action OF leaders In estab-
fishing as a precedent that the pledge
given at the primary is not blndihs.
You must admit. il this precedent is es-
tab.ished this year. that no bindlnS ar
rangement can be made i'm any future
year without the Democracy comes out
boldly next year and declares that no
man who did not keep his obligation
last year shall be allowed to vote in
future primaries This. of course. would
place a brand upon boilers OF this year
that would be Objectionable. but it would
be necessary or people would, upon any
pretext whatever bolt from the decisions
OF primaries and their resultant con-
ventions. and point TO this precedent
with the confidence Of receiving the APP
prevail of their followers.
The effect this year Is trivial, in COM
parison, but most serious results may
follow in after years TO Virginia and
the South when questions OF magnitude
arise. Ii is useless to say that we will
afterwards join to build up the best
interests of the State or the South, as
that can never be done with any con-
fidence. unless leaders who have openly
declared the pledge not binding as open
ly declare that they spoke hastily
and withdraw their words. This matter
can be altered now. before the election,
but afterwards il will be unalterable.
] know there are a good many who
took the pledge. who did not like the
platform. but who are now going to ful-
I'll their obligations; but even though
they all do it. it would not have the
desired effect. without it is openly de-
clared that the pledge is inviolable This
declaration would destroy the future bad
effect which might result. You are aware
there are plenty of unprincipled men who
will gladly further their ends by the aid
OF this precedent II it stands.
T. w. WOOD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

UPTOWN OFFICE, BRoAp-sTREET
puARNACY. SIG EAST BROAD
STREET. pr ,cr
PHARMACY. BELvIDERE AND MAIN
s5 MANcHEsTE1. OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

/ think you will agree with me that,
az the Virginia delegation represented
the people when they voted to adopt
the platform at Chicago. which contained
as it's prominent plank principles which
had been fought out and decided before
the convention assembled, that the action
of these representatives bound by
sacred ties those whom they represent
ed Hence, serious results are threat
ened. unless the obligations are kept;
and even the extent TO which the matter
has already gone has had the tendency
of imbuing dishonor into mans weak
nature. Yours truly. T. W. WOOD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

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much countenance 10 the ci'h-Sei'N'
reformers.
Equal opportunities" are all THAT the
masses can demand Of the men VINO
make these appointments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

They say that figures don't lie. but
with Grosvenor's II is'difrerent. -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-04-04
BABYLON LICENSE FIGHT.
Business Men Opposed to tho Policy OF
Prohibition.

BABYLON, l.. l., April 3.-The excitement over
the issue of local option continues to increase.
Last evening the license party held another
meeting, and arrangements were made 10 con-
duct a vigorous campaign and to instruct the
voters in the matter Of preparing their ballots.
The feeling among the business men continues
to grow against the proposition to abolish all IL
censes. as It is feared such action would doom
Babylon as a summer resort. One church mem
Der said to-day: 1T won't do to abolish the sa-
looms and hotels. l am not a drinking man, but
l know that it would simply be suicidal to every
business interest here. The class of people who
frequent temperance summer resorts are the
class who live on crackers and cheese. They
are not the spenders."
The business men are outspoken against the
clause in the Raines law which prohibits the
sale of liquor on state property. and which will,
II Is feared. initiate against the opening of the
Surf Hotel at Fire Island, a source of large rev.
enue to the village.
Thomas Powell. the Republican nominee for
Supervisor. is an avowed supporter of party
measures. and is a hampton OF the Raines law.
while ex-Justice John ID. CRpen, the Democratic
nominee. Who was for over a quarter of a cen-
fury a member OF the Babylon Town Board. Is
more liberal in his views. and many who are
opposed TO blue laws have announced that they
will support him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-04-04
Central Vermont BondhoIders.

The Consolidated Railroad OF Vermont five
per cent. bondholders have formed a committee
for their protection, composed of Benjamin =.
Cheney OF Boston, Samuel f.. Kilner, New York,
representing the Billings estate, and Henry d,
Day OF X. l.. Day & Co., Boston, with Michael
IL. Cardozo. New York, and Mooraeld storey,
Boston. counsel.
They consider immediate action necessary by
the bondholders for their protection In the liti-
CATION now pending in the United States Cir
emit Court IN Vermont between the Grand
Trunk Railway Company and the Central Yer
mont Railroad Company, and invite all hOnd-
holders 10 communicate Immediately with the
Secretary. 735 Exchange building, Boston.
II IL asserted that the pTopriety of issuing re-
~ceivers' certificates ahead ~ tue nve per cent,
adhered, and can only be prevented by the
prompt and united action OF the bnndholders.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-04-04

District Attorney Forsyth Puts His Own
Interpretation on 1t.

ROCHESTER,, April 3.-The Police Commits
sioners on last Monday addressed a letter of
inquiry to District Attorney Forsyth az to his
Interpretation of certain portions of the Raines
Liquor Tax law. They sought on
three points: whether the law was now in force
as to the sale of liquor by women or girls not
members OF the dealers own family, the aboli-
ton of screens. shades, &c, during the close
hours and Sunday, and the prohibition OF free
lunches.
Mr.. Forsyth In his reply takes ground radi-
cally different from that Occu pied by officials in
other portions of the state. lie believes that
the indicated provisions Of the law are not in
force until April 80. because, before that time.
there will be no machinery in operation under
the law by which a dealer can procure a permit
to sell. or by which violations OF the act can he
punished. He Is also inclined TO think that 1t
was not the intention Of the Legislature To en-
force an act making such sweeping changes in
the established order OF things until the people
most affected had had an opportunity to I'D just
their affairs to the changed conditions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-04-04
finanriat.

To Bondholders OF the Northern Paolho
Railroad Company and Holders Of Mer-
camille Trust Company Certificates Of
Deposit, under the agreement OF Feb
ruary 10, 1894.
Under and In conformity with the power, s.d pre-
visions OF the Bondhoiders' Agreement above men.
toned. we hereby give notice that this ReorsaniEs.
tlon Committed has prepared and adopted a Plan and
Agreement for the reorganization OF the AFFAIRS OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company. and has duly
lodged the same at New York city In the ONCE OF this
Reorganization Committee. and with The Farmers
Loan ana Trust Company and the Mercantile Trust
Company; and at Berlin and London with the Deutschs
Bank.
At each OF said places also will be found printed
copies OF said Plan and Agreement for distribution ~
Bondholders and Certificate holders.
Dated NEW YORK, March 18th. 1890.
EDWARD -. ADAMS, Chairman.
LOUIS FITZG ERALD, vice-Chairmsu.
JOHN &. BULLITT,
CHARLES n. GODFREY,
,. ID. PROBsT,
IA - STII.IMAN,
ERNST THALMANN,
R~eorRanization Committee.
S WH. NfIs s. PE tAASSAASW;ELL. of Counsel
a. MARCUS Secretary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-04-04
A B~lOomingdaIe Asylum Employee Kills
HImaeIf

WHITE PLAINS. April 3.-Francis l.. Vincent,
the bookkceper OF Bloomingdale Asylum, COM
mitted suicide last night, or early this morning,
In his room at the asylum. Vincent was always
at his desk at s o'clock. This morning he was
not at his place at the usual hour and had not
been seen at the breakfast table. An orderly
was SEN; to his room. The door was forced and
Vincent was found dead in his bed, with q
ragged bullet hole in his right temple. Around
the wound were powder marks. A 32-calihre
revolver, with one chamber empty. was found
on the floor by the bedside where 1t had fallen.
Coroner Birch impanelled a jury and set the in
quest down for Monday at 2 o'clock. The au-
thorities Of the asylum are at a loss to account
for Nincent's act. but his fellow employees say
that he appeared to be depressed lately.
Vincent was AZ years old and an Englishman.