The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-22
GOSSIPS OF POLITICIANS.
THE SPOkESMdN GIVES HIS HEEL
ERS CERTAIN INSrRUCTfONS.
j. Hampton Hoge Leaves the United States
and Goes to New Jersey-Mr. Stilson
Hutchins VIII speak Tonight,

Ihey had assembled in secret conclave,
the enemy were pursuing them hot, and
solemn council OF war was being held.
Gentlemen said the spokesman,
stuff paper in the kcyholes draw the
curtains, station trusted boot-licker on
the famparts, draw closer and well
speak in subdued tones
Gents he continued, we are prac-
ucaliy whipped The old reliable sinews
or war have been taken from us. The
registration trick won't work our gal
liant leader has gone into the ring once
too oftcn-he has talked himself into d
hole and We have followed his exam
pie The time has come to quit talking.
We must get together. Sh-h, Come closer
apart. The enemy Will come to the city
with majority OF from 200 TO 1900.
what shall We do about it?'
The first heeler looked up. II have it"
said he Then the spokesman and the
nrst heeler retired into the shadows of
the farther corner ana held an animated
whispered conversation. The detected re-
NAMED in the other end Of the room
with lowering clouds gathering on their
brows. Desperation was written i'm every
feature-oven in the features of the sill
vcr-voiced spokesman. whose cross-of-
v
boamed down from the walls OF the little
Jackson ward club-room.
IL was life and death 10 the whole con-
Germ. and they would die with their boots
on for the cause of free and unlimited
silver. IL necessary.
The spokesman and the first heller re-
turned from tho dark corner. Their eyes
bcamed with joy They had IL.
Gents" quoth the spokesman. I'VE
VIII get down to work. Everybody get his
name on the registration books, and on
the morning OF November the third let
each man repair TO his respective pre-
cinct carly--let him get there the evening
before il necessary, and see that an the
siiyerites arc formed in line. When the
polls opens, be very careful. 10 take up
AN the time allowed by law in casting
your vote. Remember that you have lots
OF time on your hands, and don't forget
10 remember 10 use that time 10 lhe
best advantage. I will explain that ~
this means we win be able to crowd out
the opposition forces To such an extent
as TO defeat the aim of the cx-Suprcmc
Court Judge. who Is in such a fair way
10 go 10 the capital city as chief moglll
OF this province. | might also say that
1t would be well 20 have a reserve force
OF your trusted fellows within easy
reach We must defeat him at all haz-
ards %
I'VE will we VIII" cried the detected
as one man. and then they filed out be-
hind the first heller and the spokesman.
Among the callers at Republican head
quarters yesterday was Mr.. Park Agnew.
who said that Pat. McCaull would be
the next congressman from the Eighth
district
JOE BUTTON SERENE.
There was no unusual animation around
Jo0 igt,on's headquarters yesterday. The
genial .ecretary has been receiving a car
load OF letters and different things from
people I'm various parts of the State. i'm
which he gets a good deal OF encourage
ment Poor fellow. he needs IL.
Colonel J. Hampton Hoge has gone 20
Sew Jersey. and Will speak at Newark.
and possibly several other points in that
state. The National Committee would
IKE Colonel Hoge 10 put I'm the remainder
OF the canvass in the East, but he be-
neves he can do more good In Virginia.
and will return here to make several
speeches.
Mr. Stison Hutchins, OF Washington.
will address as large crowd of silver
ties as the Ola Dominion and Union-Silver
cubs can drum UP tonight at old Mar
ket Han. An evening PAPER says the
ward will be shaken from center 10 CIR