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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
RettinE on Elections.

From Washington Post, october 12th)
Mr.. o. O. Stealey received commits
sion from a wealthy citizen of Chicago
Yesterday to wager $4,000 on the presi-
dental election. The Chicago man d.
reefs Mr. Stealey to place the money
entirely on his own judgment. Mr..
Stealey Is of the opinion that the election
is in doubt. and will make no bets on his
present information.
Mr.. Stealey put up good deal of money
on Cleveland in 1892. and won.
Some indication of the feeling in the
District of Columbia in 1892 early in Oc-
tober is shown in deal In futures that a
prominent District official made with b.
X. Plain. The bet was an even one of
500 each, the District man choosing the
Harrison end.
The Benning races were run In October.
1892. and the bookmakers then In the Dis
trict laid considerable money on elections
as we'll az horses. Mike Dwyer during his
stay at the races showed his faith in
Cleveland by stalking $4,000 against $500
of Ike Thompson's money that Cleveland
would carry New York State. 1t was then
generally conceded that the candidate
who carried New York would be elected.
Mike Dwyer made another bet of $1,000
TO $500 with Leo Swatts that Cleveland
would carry Indiana. George Wheelock,
another sporting man. then in Washing
ton, offered to place $4,000 against 900
that Harrison would win.
While a vast amount of money changed
hands on the result In 1892 the betting
did not become fast and furious until the
last few days OF the campaign. Some
Philadelphia men won 10000 on the re-
suit in 1888. and shortly before the cleo
ton in 1892 a similar amount was sent
over 10 New York TO be laid on Harrison.
BY the 1st Of October Connecticut. New
York. ami Wisconsin were pointed out as
the very doubtful, and yet essential
States for Republican success. October
LIST the sum Of $4,000 was left at the
Hoffman House to bet even on Harrison.
and Colonel Bill Brown. editor of the New
York News. Immediately covered $500
of this sum. a bet of $3.50 was made
even on the result in New York State.
BY the middle OF October Blaine had
been persuaded TO speak out for Harri-
son at Ophir Farm, Republicans were
holding go meetings daily I'm New York.
Mckinley had been called from his stump
ing tour of the West. and the campaign
fight had centered in New York, New
Jersey and Connecticut. IL was at this
time that Don Dickinson bet 5000 even
on the election OF Cleveland and Chair
man Harrity also wagered a similar sum
on the same terms in favor OF Mr.. Cleve-
land. Although most OF the bets at that
time were without odds. the chairman
OF the New Jersey Republican State Com
mittee laid 81 800 against 5000 that Harri-
son would be the winner. Alexander
O'Gilvie, a New York horseman, about
the same time wagered 5000 even on Har-
rison In the general result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
As A DEMOCRAT.

The Times H. quoting the Dispatch OF
1898 10 show that we then believed in
the Democracy OF Governor O'Ferrall.
In that belief He was at that time
not only Democrat. but boosted OIL the
stump that he had voted for the free
coinage OF silver at i6 10 /. Who doubted
then that he was a Democrat. and who.
except the Richmond Times, doubted that
he was the choice OF the Democrats of
Virginia for Governor? What political
bactcriologist was there in Virginia in
that campaign who could have discovered
IN Charles T. O'Ferrall the germ Of a
boter, and aid 10 the Republican party?
Had O'Ferrsll in that campaign been
Interrupted from the audience with the
charge that he would bolt the Democratic
party and aid the Republican party, on
any such fimsy grounds as he gave in
his letter to the Times, or on amy
grounds at all, the hall would have rung
with his denunciation of the charge.
Though the Times has always affected
a superiority to O'Ferrall. and assumed
from -high-to-low pose towards him, he
knows a good deal better what he Is
doing and what 1t means than the Times
knows what 1t is doing, and what 1t
means. He knows. with his knowledge
OF the history of the Democratic party,
that to bolt from it in Southern State
means something. The Times. like
child playing with fire, is delighted for
the moment with the blaze.
II the Times will closely hunt the
Dispatch files we have little doubt that
IL Will find many expressions or conh-
dence in O'Ferralrs Democracy. We have
never had more political confidence In
any public man, nor ever had 1t more
misplaced. Governor O'Ferral has
achieved the evil distinction OF Being the
first Democratic Governor Of Virginia
who ever deserted TO the enemy-a
lonely eminence on which it seems to us
even the Times might let him rest In
seclusion without persistently pointing
him out to the spectators
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
THE DAVIS MONUMENT.

Aneut the discussion now going on, we
must say that the design adopted Tor the
Jefferson Davis monument here has been
approved by the Grand Convention CT
limited Confederate Veterans. The Monu-
ment Committees report was agreed 10
at the veterans meeting here in August
last Furthermore. the Board of Direc-
tors was instructed to proceed with the
work as far as the means 81 hand wouiu
Justify. and we take it for granted that
the board will carry out that order
That Is the situation. OF course, II the
Grand Camp of Virginia should appoint
q committee to make a statement TO the
hoard. the board would hear it, but really
II would seem that the hands OF the
hoard are tied, and can only be united
nv action on the part Of the veterans
convention, which does not meet until
next summer
There has been no meeting OF the noaru
recently. but we are informed that as
soon after the election as possible the
board will meet and 80 to work with all
diligence-especially to increase the
monument fund, which is by no means
so large as it ought to be, considering
the expectations of the veterans and the
n,blic as TO what sort of monument
Mr. Davis should have.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
Are They Bismarcis's Dupes.

Richmond. va. OCTOBER Is, 1880.
To the Editor of the Dispatch
In the Times OF the 9Th instant. In a
letter from ex-Minister Andrew ID.
White. under the heading. "Are Bis
marck's Dupes; Ex-Minster Andrew ID.
White Impalss Culberson and Bryan.
The Iron Chancellor Is Anxious 10 See
Germany's Surplus Silver Unloaded On
This Country; German History l take
the following extract:
Somewhat more than half Of the vast
mass of silver thus reduced to bullion
was sold by the German Government,
but the price ran so low that the sales
were stopped. and the German Treasury
was left with an enormous quantity OF
this deprecated money in its golfers,
amounting. IL I remember rightly, 10
something more than one hundred millions
of dollars.
"Of course, shrewd German statesmen
and financiers from that day to this have
been looking around TO see whom they
could find weak enough or foolish enough
TO take this bullion off of their hands
"a little of it-say ,oo0,00o-Germany
managed TO work of upon poor ESypt,
and. az Bismarck is really patriotic,
far-sighted statesman. he would naturally
be glad TO ma a similar uupS oh 'n'A
side OF the Atlantic, and 10 unload 'he
remainder upon the United states al, say
twice its market value"
1t Is evidently the intention OF Profess
sor White TO create the Idea that there
is an enormous supply OF silver In Ger
many. and that II was Prince Bismarck
idea In writing the letter TO Governor
Culberson to aid in creating market
for It. hut such statement from one
who should know more about the actual
status Of affairs In Germany seems to be
In conflict with the report OF the secre'
tary az the Treasury OF the United States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
TO PREPARE A nALLoT.

Scratch out the names of all the
candidates for President and Vice.
President. except those of Bryan
md sewail.
DO not. under any circumstances,
scratch the name of amy Eiector on
The ticket. but leave them MI OF
every party untouched. THIS Is
IMPORTANT.
In voting for member of Congress
you scratch out the names Of those
for whom you do not wish to vote,
leaving only the name of the candf-
date for whom yon desire your
ballot to be cast.
No name Is legally scratched I'M
less the mark extends at jenst
three-fourths OF the way through
it.-Extrart from circular issued by
Chairman EliysOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
VIII Hardly Produce a Sensation.


Governor O'Ferralrs three-column ar
ticle will hardly produce the sensation 1t
was intended TO. There doesn't seem 10
be any reason or precedent for Cover
nor issuing manifestoes as to his political
position.
Governor O'Ferrail has been criticised
quite harshly. in some cases, but so have
many. IL not all. public officials. He Is
like the rest of US. a free man to vote as
he pleases and align himself with any
political party he pleases. His attack on
the nominee of the Democratic party Is
in questionable taste in view of the re-
cord of the man the Governor supports
and Of some OF his own records.
Governor O'Ferrall says truly that he
has been "honored" by the Democratic
party: supported would have been more
appropriate word. and If at this crisis IN
it's existence his tender conscience forces
him to aid the Republican party by
voting a bogus ticket, why, that is mat
ter between the Governor and his con-
science, and possibly the Democracy VIII
survive his Excellency's detection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
General Lees Difficulties.
New York WORLDLY

N
The Worlds Habana advices show that
since General Lee took hold or American
interests in Cuba he has attempted NOT
only TO secure proper treatment TOT Amer
lean citizens. but also TO assist the meI,
chants OF Habana in securing peaceiui
settlement with Spain.
General Lee has failed In both attempts
not because OF lack OF ability ana zeal
but because he has been constantly chech-
ed from Washington.
IL was understood when he lett ior
Habana that his work was to pc iargen
Instrumental In terminating the war. put
since then the Department or state nas
issued another proclamation In spain
favor and the Cuban Secretary OF var
has been arrested end imprisoned IN new
York on the unsupported statement oi
Pinkerton detectives hired by spain.
Consul-Generai Lee has not YET res tsn I,
ed. but II is hardly to be expected tndt
his maniiness and his weIl-known Ameri-
canIsm win allow him TO ho.d Once m ~, Q
longer. in view Of the humiiiating ate,.uu 10y
in which the State Department p'ace'
the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

There is no DOUBT about II that General
Palmer is par excellence the humorous
feature of this campaign. Not only do
the harlequin suggestions Of his political
record provoke great mirth, but what Is
much more amusing. he really takes MS
candidacy seriously. He is still potter
ing around the country making speeches.
to which the papers give about the same
attention that they gave to j. Ms
efforts TO lift the pressure, or 10
George Francis Trains vasaries, but 1t
has never seemed to dawn upon the
doughty general that he is monu-
mental dupe and joke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
% lsss 1paree 6 and 81. from which the

IN 1889 tpaRcs Sc and So. from which the
following IL taken:
There IL. In fact. no known accun'u.
lation OF silver bullion anywhere IN 'ns
world. Germany long since disposen VI
her stock OF melted silver coins, party
by sale. partly by recoining into ner
own new subsidiary coins. ana paiuy
by use In coming for Egypt.
only recently II became necessary W
purchase silver for the Egyptian CUM
age executed at the mint at Berlin.
IL IL plain. therefore. that no such sor-
did and selfish idea was I'm the nina OF
Prince Bismarck at the time he wrote the
letter which brought forth Professor
Whites letter. under discussion: for Ger
many, in order to execute its coming
contract with Egypt. had TO &C INTO me
market and buy silver as long ago as
1889. | am surprised that Andrew u
White ex-minister. and president or cor
nell University. did not know this beiore
"impaling Culberson and Bryan.
f. Il. THOMSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

Hannas money IN this way. we hope the
fact viii be Immediately reported, and
that our Commemorative attorneys viii
make the Offenders suffer the fun penal
y OF the law.
That there IL a plan on foot to tamper
with our election officers We are IN
formed from other sources than Creel-
man. and our people would do well to
keep sharp lockout for the cnemys
agents. and bring the full force OF the
law end public opinion to bear upon the
guilty ones
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
A Striking Contrast.
Uynchburg News.)

The News hasn't a great deal of ad-
miration for the political opinions of Mr..
c. V. Meredith. OF Richmond. He is a
Cleveland third-termer. and has joined
the Republican Aid Society. But he had
the manliness TO resign the Office of city
Attorney upon the ground that he was
elected as a Democrat. and could not have
been elected had 1t been known that
he would refuse to vote for Bryan. This
action is in such striking contrast to the
unadulterated perddy Of Governor OFer-
rail-. and does so much credit to Mr. Mere
dith's sense of right that 1t is to be hoped
the Council OF the City of Richmond Will
show its appreciation of the difference by
declining to accept the resignation of their
City Attorney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

In M citv in the country more than Chi
cago is the coercion of workmen being
practiced. But the workmen seem TO De
as keen of wit as the employers. Inc
editor of the Decatur Qll) Review. who
went to Chicago to look into the matter
for himself. gives an illustration of this
in a letter TO his paper:
was told of two polls that resulted In
rather an unexpected manner. or course
they did not get into the papers. one
was at the factory of Morgan 81 wright.
,rhev make bicycle-tires, and employ
about eight hundred men. The other was
AT the Illinois Steel Company's works,
where there are considerably over two
thousand men. In both instances the
method adopted was the same. A bal
LOT was provided with the names OF the
presidential candidates printed on them,
and the employees were asked TO marx
y cross opposite the name of their choice.
This was to give an appearance OF tair-
ness to the proceeding. Three boxes
were provided. ore labelled Mckinley,
one BRYAN. and the other Palmer; and
the employees were directed TO drop their
ballots into the respective boxes, accord
ing TO their preference OF course, TINS
last part of the arrangement would en-
able the person in charge 10 spot every
vote cast for Bryan 1t seemed Ike a
good scheme; but il didn't work. In both
places nearly every vote was deposited III
The Mckinley boxes. there being not over
a dozen in the Bryan box in either place.
The managers chuckled to themselves,
and teIephoned for the reporters TO come
and get the result; but great sur
prise awaited them. When they went
10 examine the ballots in the MCKINLEY
box they found the men had put their
votes In the Mckinley boxes TO AVOID
being spotted. but had almost unanimous
~ voted for Bryan. The reporters were
sent away without their item. Ihis IS
the way il viii be in November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

The postmaster at TitusvilIe. Fla, is
about being investigated" for taking
part in the Democratic campaign in that
state. which ended i'm victory The post
master at Detroit, who presided over a
gold bug Democratic meeting is not
to be investigated. For a conscientious
enforcement of the civil-scryice laws,
few men can equal Mr.. Cleveland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

Matt Quay asseyerates that Mckinley
is elected now. SO be it--McKinley
elected now, and Bryan to be elected on
the Sd Of November. That suits the De-
mocracy and that is the way ii is going
to be- Mckinley is as much elected now
as he ever will be. and Bryan is surely
going to be elected November Sd. The
PEOPLE have decreed it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
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Always In Order.
Boston Transcript.

Mrs. Fogg: l was ashamed OF you.
The idea of your leaving the church Just
as they were going to take up the collec-
ton.
Fogg: ] beg your pardon, Dut l was
perfectly correct. n motion to adjourn
is always in order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

The New York polters are to have a
column on the presidential ballot in that
State under the emblem of the ship
the phantom ship, we suppose, seeing
that the party doesn't stand ghost OF
a chance in the election and its rank
and file are the victims Of deiusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER IA, 1896.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

The Big Stone Gap Post says: do
right and let the consequences take care
of themselves" That's our doctrine, and
that's the way we are going to VOTE
The Richmond Times.
Let's see. Are you going to vote for
Mckinley? No. Why not? Don't you
wish to see him elected? Don't you
think that he ought to be elected? Then
why are you going to throw away your
vote on Palmer? And whom viii you
vote for for congressman-Lewls or Lamb?
Neither? Now. come. don't you really
wish to see Lewis elected? Are not the
gold Democrats OF Richmond and the Re
publicans working together? Are not they
IN conference daily? Indeed, are there
not among the boiling bosses here men
who do not hesitate 10 say that they
mean 10 vote for Mckinley? Talking
about doing right and taking the conse-
ouences: that would indicate boldness and
frankness. but neither OF these qualities
is exhibited by those who are supporting
Palmer 10 eject Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
Lament from the Cradle.

In from the cradle came wall,
AT first a pensive coo;
Into a weird. vociferous wall
or mournfulne3s it grew.
His sorrow In vain prolix,
lie struggled 10 reveal.
NV fathers talking politics.
And mother rides a wheel.
"Thev say I'm cross I'm simply sad
AT being sighted so.
[ wish the baby-carriage fad
Could somehow get show.
How can you blame one in my fix
For setting up a squeal?
NV fathers talking politics.
Nv mother rides a wheel
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Took Care of Herself.
Tit-Bits.)

"Mary. | hope you took good care of
my pets while we have been at Margate?"
Indeed. | did mum; only once | forgot
TO feed the cat"
IL hope she didn't suffer-
.Oh. no, mum; she ate the canary and
the parrotr'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

The Car of Russia is said to be an
enthusiastic bicycle rider. 1t is hoped
that this viii not suggest to some nihi-
list to pump up the tires Of the Cars
wheel with dynamite
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

A Cuban correspondent OF the New Or
leans Times-Democrat says that on Oc-
tober Cd a band of Amazonian warriors,
headed by Senorita Martina Hernandez
Perez. attacked the village OF Vueltas. IN
the Remedies district Twelve Spanish
soldiers on guard at the gate were sur
prised ard killed. The women then rode
through the place. cutting down nine
other Spanish soldiers. who were Ioung-
ing in front Of f. cafe. That settles II.
II the Cuban army has Woman's Aux
Hilary. weyIer might as well pull W
stakes and quit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
Children's Caps
and Tam o. SI1anters.

The sales in this department speak vol
umes for the STYLES AND PRICES.
Each day brings newness. YET TO look
at the immense variety you'd think there
could be no others.
Big bargains this week for the little
tots as well the miss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
southern Railway Company,
MEETINGS.
NOTICE.
southern Rallwav Comnan-

Southern Railway Company.
Richmond, vs., October s, 1895.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Southern Railway
Company, for the purpose of electins
directors and for the transaction Of suc5
other business as may come before tn
meeting, will be held at the office q.
the company, I'm the city OF Richmond.
Va. on TUESDAY, October 20 1886. at j.
o'clock A. NJ. JOSIAH II. HILL.
DC 6-tOOC2Oi Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
KAUFMAN &C.,,
Cor. Fourth and Broad SITS.
CLOSED OCTOBER 18TH.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad,

Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad,
Local Freight Office.
Richmond. Va. October "a, 1926.
TIE FREIGHT DEPO1S OF THiS
COMPANY WILL BE CLOSED OClp-
BtsR 10, 1896, except that perisnaDle Ireigats
will be delivered until 10 o'clock A. VI.
oc 1f-1t r. H. DUKE, Agent.
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad CO.,
Richmond, Va. October IL, $50.
THE FREIGHT DEPOTS OF THIS
COMPANY WILL BE CLOSED THURS
DAY. October 18th, except for the delivery
OF perishable freight, which will be de-
livered between and 10 A. NJ.
oc Alt II. H. GRAY. Agent.
Southern Railway Company
Freight Department
Richmond, Va, October -, 1896
THE FREIGHT DEPOTS OF THIS
COMPANY WILL BE CLOSED THURS
DAY October 18th. Perishable freighi
only will be delivered between hours 8
1890 and II 80 A. NJ.
oc Alt T.. II. LEA, Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14

fNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE
Il LIFE MEMBERS AND STOCKHOLDERS.
OF THE VIRGINIA STATE AGRICUL
TURAL AND MECHANICAL SOCIETY
will be held at the Exposition-G roundi
WEDNESDAY, October 18th. at II O'Clock
WILLIAM q. OWENS.
oc Std Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
Children's Goats.

The variety OF Chlldren's Wraps under
Is years shown here is second 10 none In
the South We've overlooked none IN
gathering this immense variety and there
is a knack in the making Of our Childrens
Garments which many makers miss.
The best comment we can make on this
stock IS that they are unusually pretty
and at PRICES TO SUIT THE PURSE
or ALL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-14
New Millinery.

The stock Of TRIMMED HATS Is COM
plete in every detail. All the new shapes
and colors are represented. and exquisite
ly trimmed. and marked az kAUF-
MANN'S LOW PRICES-N.a to Sun
matched at s. to $3.50.