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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-TUEsDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1896

and r. Ashby White. Secretary, +. H.
Bosgs. About sixty members are en-
rolled already. The club passed, unani-
mousiy the following resolution. ana IN
structed the secretary to send II TO the
Richmond Dispatch for publication:
whereas c. T. O'Ferrall, Governor OF
the State OF Virginia. has publicly de-
clared himself a supporter OF the nomi-
nees OF the indianapolis convention. after
knowing that such action was In oppose
ton 10 the wish Of the great majority
OF the people Of this Commonwealth, and
especially TO those OF the party that
elected him to his high Office. and 10
which party he formerly belonged. and,
well knowing, a. he must. that such sup
port as he IL giving TO these masquerad-
ers I'm Democratic livery Is really in aid
OF Mckinley and the platform OF the
Republican party: therefore. be 1t
Resolved That we, the members of the
Bryan -Sewall-Jones Club OF Matthews
county. Va. denourcS such action, on
his part as contrary TO his professed
faith in the past, and ruinous now TO the
interests Of the people Of Virginia
PERCY r. BOGGS, Secretary.
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w. a. GLASGOW. JR.

w. A. GLASGOW, in.
Dinwiddie court october 18TH.
Petersburg city. October 18th nighI)
r. s. THOMAS.
Buckingham court. October lzth.
Front Royal CWarren COURT OCTOBER
10Th.
Lovingston Nelson courp, October 18th.
HENRY r. POLLARD.
Henrico, Sh0cmakeTs, OCTOBER Stn
(nighO.
Gloucester, October 18th (speciaD.
PEMBROKE PETIT.
Appomattox court, October oth
Buckingham couri. october lzth.
Goochland court October lstn.
THOMAS l.. ROSSER.
Brunswick (barbecue). October loth.
ID. l.. PULLIAM.
Chesterfield court. october lztn.
W. III. HALE.
Aupomattox court. October Sth.
JOHN LAMB.
New Kent court October Sth.
Verdon. Hanover (nighD, October sth.
Beaver Dam, Hanover might, october
10th
Chesterfield court. October 18TH
Charles City court. October 18th.
Goochland court. october 18Th.
Hanover court, October list.
King william court october Ath.
FRANK T. GLASGOW, OF ROCK
BRIDGE.
Eagle Rock, Botetourt mishp Oc'ooer
Sth.
Buchanan. Botetourt mishO, October
9th.
springwood, Botetourt Nigh0, October
10th.
Botetourt court. october 18th.
Buena Vista mighD, October lith.
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stu Aground.

TAPPAHANNOCk, October 5.-(spe-
ciaL)-The steamer Essex, which was
aground on Russelrs Rock, near Wares
Wharf. was gotten off on the high tide
that came with the storm of last week.
but the tug that pulled her off was
powerless to hold the vessel against the
wind, and had TO turn the Essex adrift
to save itself The water had been
drawn out Of the boilers OF the steamer.
and all the coal and everything movable
taken of 10 tighten her. and so she was
completely at the mercy of the winds
and waves when the tug cast of her
hawser Captain Davis promptly dropped
two anchors, one of them weighing q
thousand pounds. but they would not hold
against the fury Of the gale, and the
Essex drifted until she went ashore on
tho mud flats opposite Tappahannock.
She lies there now In no danger. but IL
will cost a considerable outlay to float
her.
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GREENEsvILLE DEMOCRATS.
Enthusiastic and Encouraging
Meeting--Tha Boilers.


PETERSBURG, VA, october 5.-(Spe-
cial.)-To-day has been a most enthusi-
astic and encouraging one for the De-
mocracy OF Greenesville county Mr..
sydney Epes our able congressional
standard-bearer went out TO Emporia
this morning. accompanied by Mr.. G. NJ.
Wallace. Jr., of Richmond; Judge Holmes,
OF Mecklenburg, and Mr.. Richard H.
Mann. Jr. of this city. al OF these gen.
tlemen addressed large meeting of
white citizens in the courthouse. A
good many Populists were presents, and
some signifed their intention of voting
and working for the regular Democratic
ticket.
Another meeting was held on the court
green. II was composed almost ex-
clusively of negroes, there being not
more than a dozen white faces 10 be
seen In the crowd. MIR. Leigh X. Page.
Jr.. and Mr.. Williams. of Richmond. de-
livered speeches for the boilers.
They were followed by Ross Hamilton,
a notorious negro politician from Neck
lenburg. The darkies punctuated the
bolter speakers remarks with liberal APP
piause, but the shouts of applause OF
their white auditors were very weak, be-
cause OF their lamentable scarcity OF
numbers. Charles Gee. Of Prince George,
also spoke.
Hamilton is the negro who declared In
a speech in Meckienburg county several
years ago that ne expected TO live to
see the day when the sons OF L. II. VS.
would be his carriage drivers and their
daughters his chambermaids
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06

A stanton special Of Sunday says. Sa-
turday afternoon a young man about 20
years of age. giving the name Of \. y.
Cooke. Of Hampton, Va, had the book
firm Of Caldwell. Sites & co. cash a
check for IS endorsed by George a. over
dorf. secretary Of the Stanton Young
Mems Christian Association. Shortly af-
terward Mr.. Overdorf entered the store
Of the Caldwell-Sltes Company and,
when his attention was called 10 the
check he promptly pronounced It a forge
~. Search was az once instituted Tor
Cooke. aud It was found that he had left
stanton for Philadelphia at about $50
O'Clock on a Baltimore and Ohio freight,
purchasing his ticket with a check for
N6. 10 which was also forged the name
OF George A. Overdorf, the ticket agent
giving Cooke T.45 in change. The CON
ductor OF the train and the Harrisonburs
police were notified. and later Saturday
night a message WAS received from Har-
risonburg stating that Cooke had been
captured asleep on the train. and Us now
held. pending further action by the Staun-
ton police.
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ISLE OF WIGHT.
IL Was Regular Democratic Field
nav.

Day.
WINDSOR STATION, October 5.--(Spe-
cial)-A large crowd assembled at Isle
of Wight Courthouse to-day. it being
court-day, to hear the money question
discussed. The Democrats were ably
represented i'm the persons Of Judge
Mann. of Nottoway Courthouse, and
William A. Young, of Norfolk. the nomi-
nee for Congress from this district. Mr..
Young discussed the financial question 10
the satisfaction of his hearers, and after
him Judge Mann followed at length in
a very beautiful and logical speech on the
issues of the day.
WILL BE REMEMBERED.
He laid facts before the people which
they will remember for a long time to
come. II is useless TO say Judge Mann
was greeted with shouts of welcome. for
we are always glad to have him with us,
and he always carries a crowd.
THE REPUBLICANS.
The Republicans were represented by
General V. ID. Groner Or. Wise, John r.
Doyies, of Ivor; Columbus Lasslter OF
Suffolk. Va, and one or two negroes.
Their crowd was mostly blacks. with
about seventy-five or 100 whites, while
the Democrats had a very large crowd Of
white free-silver voters. We promise to
roll up a handsome majority for Bryan,
Sewall. and Young in this old county on
November 80.
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rhe shnnnnhonh rnir.

WOODSTOCK. VA. October 6.-'spf-
cial. 1.-THE indications are that i'e
eleventh annual exhibition OF ne sn.-
nandOah County Agricultural SocitN,
which will commence tomorrow on tA.f
splendid grounds near here. viii by iaf
exceed an previous exhibits The en-
tries in the farm and ladies' department.
are 40 20 the standard. while the racing
will certainly be above that OF any year
previous 30 this. Each race on the DO
grammc Is FULL The special ottfact.l
viii consist 81 political speaking On
Wednesday Hon. John W. Daniel wi .'
present and on Thursday Major T. IS
Panghorn. OF New Jersey. and "
Plummer. OF Colorado. II is ihons
these gentlemen will attract large Gro" ~.
as UNUSUAL interest is manifested In '''
campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06

After dinner, Senator McIiwaine, of
Petersburg. made strong appeal for the
Chicago ticket His speech was mas
terly effort in behalf OF the Democratic
platform At the conclusion of his
speech a large number OF those present
called for Mr. n. ;. Thomas. OF Greene
county. WHO responded In a short fpeech
OF exhortatlon. urging upon his hearerS
a supreme effort this fall in behalf Of
the peoples great champion. William j.
Bryan. lie was literally applauded for
his decided stand for true Democratic
principles.
Sheriff ID. NJ Pattie read letter from
Major j. Hoge Tyler. expressing his sin
cere regrets at his inability TO attend.
Our people sympathize with Major Tyler
in his affiiction and hope that his daugh-
ter may soon recover her health
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ALL HAD THEIR INNINGS.
Republican. Democratic, and boiter
Sneakers at Lexington

LEXINGTON. VA, october 5-fSpe-
cial)-To-day was political field-day
here. 1t was October court-day and
that. with the announcement of public
speaking by men of ability, brought fully
5000 people from the county The Re-
publicans opened the days political work
by assembling or Main street near the
Courthouse Square ana at noon the
speaking commenced.
County-Chairman Ackerley introduced
MIR. S. Brown Allen, who announced that
on the Ssh instant the Republican man
ayers in the Valley would run an ezcur-
sion over the Baltimore and Ohio rail
way 10 Canton, o.. for the purpose Of
enabling Confederate veterans sons Of
Confederate veterans, and Federal SOL
diers ito visit the next President OF the
United States-William Mckinley-at his
home'' that the rate for the round trip
would be s. for soldiers, and for others
s. for the round trip OF 1000 miles; that
the excursion would be limited to 1900
persons; that the Stonewan Brigade
Band, of Staunton. would accompany the
excursion. and that each excursionist
would be furnished with a Mckinley
badge to wear in the procession. This
announcement brought forth wild en-
thusiasm from the crowd present.
FAILED TO ENTHUsE.
Mr.. r. NJ. Hughes, Jr., of Norfolk,
spoke first and made a good speech. but
II was too deep for his hearers. and il
failed to "enthuse" Captain Warren 5.
Iurty. of Harrisonburg. followed in a
regular standard-gauge stump speech.
Brown Allen. MahOne's old lieutenant,
closed the discussion in one OF his char
acteristic speeches from the Republican
point of view.
THE DEMOCRATS.
A little after noon the Democratic rep
resentat.ves commenced speaking, with a
large crowd assembled. Mr.. w. p. Barks-
dale. OF Halifax being the first speaker.
He was followed by Hon. II. ID. Flood.
OF Appomattox, congressional candidate
IN this district. Mr.. c. NJ. Roberts. of
Lynchburg. followed him, Mr.. Frank II.
Glasgow, Of this place closing. There
was great enthusiasm, and marked at
tention was shown each of these speak
ers. and their speeches were strong.
THE BOLTERS.
In the afternoon at o'clock the boilers
had their time in the opera-house. The
Military Post Band Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute soon assembled crowd,
made up OF Republicans Democrats. and
boilers, 10 hear Hon. w. r. Cameron
speak The Ex-Governor made his usual
speech and received the attention OF his
audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06
DANNIILE.
Annual Meeting OF the Tobacco As
sociatioD-PnstorI Installed.

DANVILLE. VA, october 5.-(speciaD
The Danville Tobacco Association held
its annual meeting and election OF officers
this afternoon. The report Of President
John G.. Covington shows the sales OF
leaf tobacco on the market for the year
ended october /, 1895. TO have amounted
to lO16Os5s pounds. at an average price
per hundred pounds OF S79. There were
sold In hogsheads by sample at the
storage warehouse S,5N hogsheads. or
about four million pounds. The election
OF officers resulted: Oliver w. Dudley,
president; r. L. Dibrell vice-president:
l. :. Bendall. secretary and treasurer
and supervisor Of sales.
Rev. Percy G.. Elsom. formerly pastor
of the Fincastle Wa) Baptist church,
was on Sunday night Installed as pastor
OF Moffet- Memorial Baptist church, Dan
VILE. Rev Travis b. Thames, Of the
First Baptist church, Danville: Rev W.
K. Green. OF the calvary Methodist
church. Danvllle. and Rev. II. II. jones'
Of Chatham Baptist church, participated
In the services.
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FRANKLIN ALERT.
Splendid Rally and Stirring
Speeches at Rocky Mount.

ROCKY MOUNT, VA. October g.
Especially Democratic District Elector
y. c. Hairston. Of Henry, spokg
to large and enthusiastic crowd OF
Democrats. Republicans. and Popullsts
here to-day. Judging from the favor
with which ne was received and the
spirited applause which was given his
address, the crowd was solid for Bryan,
Sewall and Swanson. Judge Hairston is
AN admirable stump speaker, and i'm
pressed and strengthened the voters here
very perceptibly to-day.
Hon. William Powell former Republic
can and Populist. followed Judge Hair
ston i'm a forcible speech which was well
received, and frequently appauded, and
Secretary Hale also spoke with fine effect
Mr.. John w Hartwell, of Roanoke.
spoke for the boilers and Mckinley, and
had the usual crowd Of colored troops
with a sprinkling of white Republicans,
The Democrats and silver men of all
parties are well pleased with the results
of the days doings" Chairman Ellyson
NAV expect. with reasonable certainty a
majority of from 1900 to 1000 from
Franklin.
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BIG DAY AT sMITHviLLE.
w. w. BerkeIy and G. IL. Green Make
Addresses-Grent Enthusiasm.

sAIITHVILLE, VA. October 5.-(Spe-
cial)-The citizens turned out in i'm
mense numbers to-day, and the court
house was thronged with the silverites
Of all parties. Captain A. j. Terry, IN
ininitable style. introduced Colonel W.
w Berkely. of Roanoke, who delivered
a most logical. convincing, and interest
ing address He made some telling
points. and was frequently Interrupted
by applause. He was followed by Glen
r. Green. Esq, undoubtedly the greatest
orator I'm the sixth District, who, aroused
the crowd to the highest pitch of enthu-
siasm. as he always does. He is doing
yeoman service for the cause OF free sill
yer. and draws crowd whenever he
speaks.
Colonel j. Hampton Hoge addressed a
large concourse of negroes and a sprink-
ling of whites on the courthouse green
He aroused but little enthusiasm. Char
lotte county is thoroughly awake and
ablaze with enthusiasm.
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HON. ID. G. TyLEa's GOOD BLOWS.
He Makes Telling speech IN
t Charles city County.

He Makes a Telling speech u"
t Charles City County.
CHARLES CITY COUNTY, VA, Octo-
Der 5.-(special)--A large and enthusiast
tic meeting OF the people Of this county
was held at Walkers Store Saturday
under the auspices Of the Bryan ana
Sewall Club Of Chickahominy Distric'.
Hon. d. G. Tyler addressed the crowd
and received the closest attention or ms
audience I'm a speech OF two hours I'D
which he eloquently and ably discussed
the Issues Of the campaign. He shoWeo
In the strongest colors the desoianhg
effect upon agriculture caused " INC
characterization of silver, met every aiso-
rnent advanced In. favor Of the gold stand
ard End. stated that nearly every man OF
polit!cal prominence in any party had az
some time within the past twenty years
declared his adherence TO bime'allism.
Mr.. TYLER said that while he firmly De-
unvod Mr.. Bryan would be elected, Fe' II
sinister influences should defeat hun IL
would only mean q postponement 10 mo
world for four years longer Of that when
must. through storm and stress. come al
last-the complete restoration or SILVER
that in view of the inevitable 1t would pe
the part Of wisdom even Tor those VINO
now oppose free coinage and depiore
the disturbance Of business to nave
the question settled by this cam
paign. and the experiment, as they call
IL. tried once for all. Mr. Tyler closed
with "a fervent appeal to his hearers not
TO forget the necessity Of electing Con-
gress in hearty accord with the future
President. William j. Bryan. and to see
to 1t that the Second District shall be
represented by that sterling Democrat
W. A. Young, OF Norfolk.
Our people have never shown greater
interest in a campaign than in the pre-
sent one For the first time in the history
of the county a Democratic club has been
formed, and w,th constantly increasing
membership, and men who have taken no
interest in politics for years are now
en- ,nusisstic for the white metal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06
GLoucEsTER's coon DAY.
Jones snd Others Speak for the
Democrats-A Fine Impression.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. VA.
October 5.--(Special.)- was a glorious
day for the Democrats OF Gloucester.
Hon. W. A. Jones spoke from the hotel
porch TO one OF the most attentive au-
diences ever assembled here. Mr.. Jones
discussed the silver question in the most
forclble manner. He made deep inn
preston. and was heartily applauded. He
closed with a glowing tribute 10 William
j. Bryan. which was received with the
widest cheering Messrs. Robert Nc
Candlish. Mr.. j. ~ Stubs. and Mr.. John
r. Donovan made short speeches after
Mr.. Jones had concluded.
Judge Brainard. Of New York: Mr..
Tyler. OF Fredericksburg. and Thomas c.
Walker. OF Gloucester. spoke for the Re
publicans from, the porch OF the new
Clerks Office. Taey were heard chiefly by
negroes.
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A. to cultivating Glasgow streets.

GLASGOW, VA. October 5.-(Special.)-
A commission appointed by the County
Court was held Friday In Glasgow 10
view the streets Of this town in regard
to deciding the question Of closing GER
tain streets for the purpose of cultivating
them There was able counsel TO repre-
sent both sides-Messrs. +. T. Glasgow,
Robert Catlett and +. NJ. Pendleton for
the plaintiff and Colonel w. A. Anderson
for the defendant. The discussion was
very spirited and was heard by large
crowd Of citizens from the town and ad-
iacent country No decision was reached.
and the matter was referred to the court
at Lexington.
The young men OF the town gave an
other fancy ball ar the Masonic Hall Fri
day night which was largely attended.
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EIector wallace in GoochIand.

GOOCHLAND COURTHOUSE, VA. Oc-
tober 5-CSpecial)-Mr. Charles NJ Wal
lace. Jr., Democratic elector for the
Third Congressional District addressed
the Bryan-Sewall Club att Goochland
Courthouse to-day. His speech was elo-
quent, logical. and convincing, arousing
his appreciative audience 10 the highest
pitch OF enthusiasm. At its conclusion
Mr. Wallace was warmly congratulated
on his able effort. which accomplished
great good for Democracy In the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06

Mills, Buckingham county. was in our
town to-day.
DIT William Edward Hail, of Ne~
York. delivered a free lecture here ol
Saturday night. and had a good audience.
He Is TO be here tomorrow night again,
and lecture az Bears Hall
Rev. Thomas J.. Locke, the Ep.slol
minister in charge OF this parish. w.l
retire about November Isl. The s
OF his household goods VIII take place
the rcctory. near Glendower. on the -,-A
Of this month.
Mr. Locke has been In the ministry
over a half century. and Is greatly D.
loved by his flock here. over whom no
has watched for many years, and We
shall sadly miss his beuignant smN'
when he + gone.
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For Little Tots.

A score or more OF the best maker q
SHORT WALKING COATS FOR little tots
have contributed 10 the stock which s
wonderful in make. wonderful n WUe
prices The wonder Is that such Styles
and such materials, can be combined as
such prices.
Chnd's Elder Coat trimmed with Al-
CORA FUR on collar and sleeve. price 9sc
Striped Eiderdown. IN a variety o. pat
terms. AZ 2J--trlmmed with Ans0u ~
Of deeD circular collar.
ATWOOD Eiderdown. Go Red. White,
and Gray trimmed with Angora nir s. %.
BETTER Grade French EiderdoHn. f
dainty patterns. at S2.98 and $40.
Children's Buclay Goats. 2 Co yet...
Red and Black Mixtures Goblin and
Black, Brown and Black trimmed. 0l
deep sailor collar with Tbibet FUR prize
S215
Green, Brown. and Navy Checked Cl1l
Chid's Coat With deep circular coNt..
trimmed with strips OF solid color ID
match material In coat price S1.1.
NOVELTIES IN CHILDREN'S COATS.
ranging I'm price from $ 10 $3.50 Many
exclusive styles shown only here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06

Hay, Mciiwaine, and Thomas Speak
10 Large Crowd.

SOMERSET. VA. October 5.-(Spc-
cIal)-Two thousand enthusiastic Demo-
Gratis greeted Senator James Hay. can
didate for Congress for the Seventh Dis
frict. al o grand rally OF the Democrats
OF MadisoA county. he'd at the Tabernacle
Grounds Saturday. Senator Hay made
splendid effort In behalf OF Democracy.
and his countymen spplauded him 10 the
echo: Madison county is proud OF Sena-
tor Hays vigorous canvass, and viii re-
spend 70 his call for strong. active work
~'iis Democratic majority Of COO or TO-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06

lameness of rheumatism, cures the
aching head and dispels the agony OF
neuralgia as if by magic. 1t makes the
weak strong, overcomes the tired feel
ing SO many have, dispels the blues"
and gives that vim, snap and energy
which alone adds zest to living.
DR.. Greene's Nervura Is not patent
medicine but the prescription and dis
covery OF noted physician, and this
grand medicine is endorsed and recon-
mended by the best doctors every
where. DR.. Greene, of IS West l4th ST.,
New York City. its discoverer,fis the
most successful specialist in curing
nervous and chronic diseases, and can
be consulted without charge, in person
or by letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06
Children's Hats.

The absolutely correct styles in chill
DREN's HEADwEAR are shown here in
a larger variety and at less price than
ever before.
We've given this department SPECIAL
ATTENTION this season, and made
special effort 10 suit the taste OF the
most fastidious mother I'm securing just
what she wants for the little miss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06
Kaufman & Co.

continually crowded store evidence of popularity and
honest popularity is achieved by honest methods Our business
methods dmbody the broades ideas OF economy ana include
sweeping guarantee that qualities here your ideas
oIuo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-06
RrCIsTER TODAY,

The old registration lists have
been done away with, and unless
you register anew You cannot No'e
mt the presidential election.
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PRICES LESS THAN EVER.

This applies 10 the Imported Patterns
as wei as the charming Chic creations
from our own wOrk-roofn. Ihefe are
Hats at $40 and SIS, but such elegance Is
new at these prices.
There are Hats at s. and $50 that are
revelations 10 Hat wesrers.
The Hats at $3.50 and $50 are fine ma
terial, and as dainty and stylish as you
Dloaee