The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-18
THE POLITICAL ARENA.
carr. JOHy LAMB ISSUES 4 CfRCU-
Lar ADDREss:TO I'm r. voTERs.
The State Headquarters In Receipt OF New
Documents for Distribution-Ihe
Bryan Meeting in New York.

The only thing OF note which ap-
peared upon the surface OF politics yes
terdsy was the extraordinary effort be-
ing made by the managers at the head
quarters OF Captain John Lamb.
The rooms taken by Captain Lambs
friends are in tho Rueger building, on
Bank street. All day long yesterday a
they we're thronged with people, includ-
ing many OF the leading Democrats Of
the city.
In one OF the rooms a large number Of
printed circulars were being mailed, and
in the outer rooms consultations and
conferences were being held all day.
The friends OF Captain Lamb all claim
that a postpouement OF the primary
would have been much IN his favor, but
even now they say he will win In the city.
A circular address has been issued by
Captain Lamb, aud is being mailed TO
Die voters Of the district, both in and
out OF the city. IL is brief, and sets
forth that the necessity OF It's issuance
grew out Of the lack Of time I'm which
he could personally meet the people Of
the district.
CAPT. LAMBS ADDRESS.
In the way Of emphasizing the fact
that he has always been In favor Of
silver. and by way Of making the issue
between Colonel Ehett and himself
clear-cut before the voters, he says:
Il stand upon the Chicago platform,
not through necessity, but through
choice; not because l am willing to ac-
cept its doctrines, but because 1 hearth
~ endorse each one OF them.
Il am for the FREQ coinage OF silver,
not because il has been prescribed 20
me as a tenet Of party faith, but because
/ have believed in it and preached Il
for many years, and, in my humble way,
have helped 10 lead my party to it.
II shall labor for free coinage at the
pleasing dictate of my heart, my mind.
and my conscience. and not in obedience
to the party lash"
Enclosed with each one OF the circu-
lars is n small printed slip. which. in
large type, assures the Democratic
voter that Captain John Lamb Is not
Colonel William Lamb" This was done
because some OF the people OF the dis
trict seemed inclined 10 mix Vi Captain
Lamb with the Republican state Com
mittee chairman.
STATE HEADQUARTERS.
At the State Democratic headquarters
there was serene air Of quiet ysster-
day.
Mr. Joseph Button had returned from
the White Sulphur, bringing with hin,
several assurances from drummers and
other train acquaintance that Brvan
would carry Wisconsin, Michigan. and
almost everything else.
Mf' Button has received batch n,
hIyah speeches. which will be sent over
virginia without delay. A lot OF nrint-
ca copies OF the marvellous riatforr -
o ~, and little pamphlet on the
,i'ney OF the Constitution" are also an
'le available list for Distribution
or Mayo CaOeil OF tho peacoful sb,dos
81 Amherst Courthouse. is vftb M a.,
Ton and both OF these gentleroo, arc
Dusy win the duties Of the office
HA-Sldle Senator Walter A. Watson ~,
NNotto"ay county was caller upon Air.
DDe'on yesterday. Mr. Watson stated
ia. DIR, sydney =. Epcs would lkel.
pe the Democratic candidate from tbs
Fourth district.
AT present" said Mr.. Watson "tbe
outlook for MS Is very good with two 10
publican candidates but / ann Of the
impression that there viii only be one
OF them in the field by November and
mat we VIII have the same ola nght
Out this time we Will have the Populisfs
vOr." Jul Ia
bltoM THE BRYAN MEETING.
General r. n. Logan arrived I'm the
CITY yesterday from his home. I'm Buck-
lhsham county. and LETT for New Yorl,
a few hours later.
General Logan attended the Bryan no.
uHcation meeting ia New York last weel,
lie states that while there was a large
crowd present that they came nostiv
rom curiosity and that there was n no.
uceaDie lack OF enthusiasm such as his
oratory aroused in Chicago.
General Logan further said that the
press reports which dwelt so upon the
enthusiasm were sent out 10y a newspane.
associated press man who permitted his
personal views 10 rather bias his reports.
From all the information / can gath
err said General Logan. II am OF thu
opinion that Bryan viii not be elected"
HARD DAYS WORK.
Mr. l.. o. wendenberg was also a
candidate for the charm OF one wMrl
with spell-binder Bryan.
Mr. Wendenberg was visiting at Long
Branch. Coney Island and other delect-
able resorts where the pillows sport and
break Jpn the beach and the spouts 20
broke upon the bank. Where Venuses
are rising from the sea after each biz
wave. clad in fast colors and evidencinS
the folly Of attempting 10 put much dry
goods into a suit that is bound 10 be
wet.
Mr. Wendenberg resigned the pleasures
or the day, and closed his ears TO thu
hght-wooing OF the ceaseless surge OF
the sea, and went 10 New York. All
day long he camped on the trail Of tn
Tammany braves and at last secured a
scalp, passport. not a scalper's ticket.
but the real thing, a card OF admission IA.
the big show right up close 10 the
tiger.
At $50 Mr.. Wendenberg "got IN line"
for the performance. and in obedience %
the order OF 'the finest" he moved from
door TO door. behind ten thousand people
and when finally the doors were closed 70
the crowd on the street ne went back
10 the seashore. satisfied that he had
put in a hard days work.
lie SAYS the crowd was very enthusiast
tic outside.
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