Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-23
THE C0CKADE CITY.
A LETTER THAT EXPOSES a CAM
PAICv FRAUD.
The Bolters Make "a Demand for
Election Judges-The Cameron
Meeting P0stponcd-Funera of Mr..
observation-disclosures Mention.

PETERSBURG. VA. September e.
(SpeciaL)-A gentleman OF this city to-
day received the following letter from the
manager Of the Omaha World-Herald,
which explains itself:
Omaha. Neb.. September 18th.
Dear Sir-Replying TO your inquiry and
10 others like IT. we beg to say that Mr.
William J. Bryan became editor Of the
World-Herald September /. 1891. at which
time the World-Herald became q free
silver paper. advocating the coinage OF
gold and silver at the ratio OF Is 10 l.
The WOrld-Herald was the first paper.
with possibly one exception. TO declare
for free coinage and since September !,
1924. has vigorously advocated that princi-
pie Whatever utterances OF the World
Herald against free coinage are now
quoted by the gold press date back 10
period prior 10 Mir. Bryan's connection
with the paper. The pretence that such
utterances are recent editorials In the
paper Is a fraud for the purpose OF de-
ceiving the public and injuring the World
Herald or Mr.. Bryan. Yours truly.
&c. NJ HITCHCOCK"
A DEMAND FOR JUDGES.
Chairman John 3. Evans. OF the City
Electoral Board. to-day received an OFF,
cial communication. signed by Mr. VII
liam l.. thinner. president, making a
formal demand on behalf OF the Demo
cratic sound-money" organization for rep
resentation among the election officers at
the polls on November Sd. A demand is
made for judge Of election at each pre-
cinct on election-day, and the names OF
several gentlemen I'm each ward are sub
United from which a choice can be made.
In a brief interview with Chairman
Evans. II was learned that the communi-
cation above referred 10 had been re-
ceived. but that no action had been taken.
Mr.. Evans said that while IL was his de-
sire as ii was that OF the board 20 grant
every possible privilege to the several pO-
litical parties in affording representation
at the polls. and in guaranteeing a per-
fectly fair election. he yet had doubts
about the right Of the Electoral Board 10
40 behind the law and make appoint
ments Of new judges at this time. In ac-
cordance with the law. the Electoral
Board on or before the LIST OF March APP
pointed the judges OF election for this
city TO serve for one year. These judges
are still in ofiice--at least the board has
no knowledge Of any resignatlons or va
cancies.
POLITICAL NOTES.
The meeting announced for tonight at
the Academy OF Music. which ex-Gover-
nor Cameron was 10 address. was post
poned on account OF the weather.
The Democratic meeting at Dinwiddie
Courthouse yesterday was the largest ever
known in the county, and one OF the most
enthusiastic. The Republican meeting. in
contrast. was Insignificant
II Is said that one or more OF the gen.
tlemen whose names appear on the list
OF the sound-money Democratic commit
tees will vote straight for Mckinley.
GENERAL NEWS.
The funeral Of Mr. Reuben Ragland
took place this morning from Grace .Epis-
copal church. Rev John Ridout and Rev.
DR. Hams officiating. Among the active
pall-bearers were the four sons and
grandson Of the deceased.
4 carrier-pigeon was caught this morn
ing in the yard OF Mr.. ]. p. Kilmartin. on
Old street. II seemed very weary from
flight The band around its leg bore the
following marks: wv. F.. %; No. 2il7."
Edgar Byassee. a white youth. who re-
Gently escaped from the Laurel Reforma-
tory. near Richmond. and who was ar
rested in this city. was to-day sent back
70 that institution.