Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
TALK OVER POLITICS.
A Movement Among Businessmen to
Bring Out Captain Wise.
NOTHING DEFINITE YET. THOUGH.
Mr.. Bayy ana Judge Gregory stiIl
Being Talked of for Congress-Re-
pubIicans Want Judge Lewis to Go
Into the Race.

There is now some talk among business
men OF asking Hon. George ID.
Wise TO ALLOW his name to be used as
an independ. candidate for Congress
from this district. AS yet the movement
has not assumed the shape OF any con-
certed action. but It is known that little
conferences have been held with this Oh
ject in view.
Mr.. Haw and Judge Gregory, who are
also spoken of as possible candidates for
Hon. Tazewel Elletts seat in the House
Of Representatives, were out Of town yes
terday. attending court in King William.
REPUBLICANS MAY FOOL THEM.
Among the businessmen who are In
favor Of Hon. George d. Wise becoming
an Independent candidate, it is thought
that In the event the ex-Congressman does
enter the race that the Republicans will
not put up a ticket This, however
might not be the case, as some OF the
Republican leaders are now endeavoring
TO bring out Judge l.. L. Lewis. of this
city, who may consider the matter later
on.
Another gentleman who Is being men,
toned as a likely candidate Is Captain
John Lamb, of Henrico. Though he is
being urged by a number Of his friends TO
allow his name to be used, he Is as yet
undecided in the matter.
TRYING TO GET BRYAN HERE.
State Chairman ]. Taylor Ellyson Tues
day received a call from Mr.. w. q.
owens, secretary OF the Agricultural So
ciety, who proposed that an effort be
made TO induce Mr.. Bryan to come TO
Richmond and make an address in the
big Auditorium at the Exposition
Grounds The secretary explained that
his society had secured reduced rates over
all the railroad and steamboat lines lead
ing into this city on account OF the fair,
and that every one coming here on mat
occasion could make the rounG-trip for
a single fare. This would bring many
people from a distance who are anxious
to see and hear the silver champion. Mr..
Ellyson promised TO do all in his power TO
get the distinguished Nebraskan TO visit
Richmond
HOLDING GOLD CERTIFICATES.
II is claimed that one Of the results
of the agitation of the currency question
is that gold is being boarded up as II
never was before.
do you know" said a well-known
Businessman the other day, that the
banks are Withholding all coin notes from
circulation II have 800 in bills here TO
deposit. We will see how many of them
call for gold"
The roll was looked over carefully, and
only $ls found that upon presentation at
the bank would secure gold coin, THAT
is less than % per cent" went on the in
formant, land not one of those bills
will leave the bank again unless by mis-
take. Every note coming into the banks
now Is scrutinized, and II found 10 call
for gold, it stops circulating then and
there.
"The financial agitation and the
chances Of free-siver victory are ac-
countable for the holding-up o, coin
notes Not only are banks doing II, but
individuals as well.
Il happen 10 have a broker friend who
has made a bet with himself on the
election. He put up $500 in gold
against an imaginary sum. II gold
wins he will lose the interest on
the amount from now until Novem-
Der. If silver wins he figures that
his thousand in gold will be exchangeable
for a little over $1,000 which he con-
siders will be a very handsome winnirr."