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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04

For Congress-Wise. 1.O1; Young. Coz;
Whaley, SO; Griffin 3.
Isle of Wight.
Windsor: Windsor gives Bryan So; Nc
kinley, ll3; Levering, 2; Matchett, p For
Congress-N Oung. g.: Wise. 1l2, Griffin. j.;
Whaley, l. This is the black belt OF this
county. Hairs Store gives 81 majority for
Bryan and Young. Isle Of Wight Court
house. 13S majority for Bryan and Young
We have carried this county for Bryan
and Young by 400 or so majority.
james city.
Toano: James City gives Bryan 2S6;
Mckinley, 30j, Wise 23l; Young, 2l0. There
is one precinct TO hear from, which Will
not alter these figures to any extent.
NEWPORT News.
Newport News: Six out Of seven wards
I'm Newport News give Bryan 6G6 and Nc
Kinley 65l. The same wards give Young.
for Congress. 723 and Wise 532. Mckinley
will carry the city by POO.
Nansemond.
Suffolk: Suffolk gives Bryan 81; Nc
Kinley. 90; Palmer 4; Levering. 4. Bryan's
plurality is 22i. Cleveland's plurality in
1892 was 265 For Congress-Young 3ii;
Wise, 1S4: Whaley, 80. Young's plurality
100 Kilby Precinct. Nansemond county.
gives Mckinley a plurality of 66-a Re
publican loss Of Is Paurs Branch gives
a plurality Of 80 for Mckinley. which IS
a clear gain for the Republicans, as that
precinct was thrown out in 1892 on account
of irTegularity.
southampton.
Franklin: Four precincts in Southamp-
ton give Bryan plurality Of 6SS-a Demo-
cratic gain of $50 The indications are
that the county will give a Democratic
plurality Of over 1,O0O-a Democratic gam
Of 200.
Warwick.
Newport News: Following is the vote
Of Warwick county complete-Bryan. 25S;
577. Young, 2S4; Wise, 40; Whd-
ley Bolter, z; Griffin, 4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
MONTANA.
Bryan Carries the state by 10000
Hartman Re-Efected.

BUTTE. MONT, November 3.-The re-
turns from the State are very meagre.
but indicate n smaller majority for
Bryan than was expected lie will carry
the State by 1900. Charles d. Hart
man IS reelected 10 Congress over o. II.
Goddard GIckinloy Republican,. by pro-
badly 1000. Robert Smith. fusion cam
didate for Governor, Is elected by 1000,
and the indications are that nearly the
entire fusion ticket Is elected by majori-
ties OF from 1900 10 l0.000 The Popu-
lists contributed fully two thirds OF the
Bryan vote and have one OF the three
electors The next LEGISLATURE will DO
Democratic and Populistic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
AN EXTRA EDITION

of the Dispatch will be issued In
the course of n few hours. IL VIII
contain a vast nmount OF detailed
information concerning the eBec-
ton In Virginia, and the latest
news ns TO the Presidential contest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
UTAH.
Indications Point to a Bryan Ma
tority of 10000


SALT LAKE. UTAH, November 81
The indications now are that Bryan has
carried the State by at least 10000. The
Legislature, which elects a Uaited States
senator. is claimed by both parties.
MAJORITY, 1900 TO 5000.
Exceedingly meagre returns are TO
hand at this hour. but such as have
hsen received, ard reliable returns, show
that Bryan and Sswall have carried Utah
by 1900 10 1900 majority. and King
Democrat is elected to Congress by
probably 1900 majority. The Legisla-
ture is in doubt, but it is certain the
Democrats have made great gains. and
IL is probable they will have a majority
on joint ballot but II Will be close. a
heavy vote was polled, and the outlying
districts not yet heard from will favor
the Republicans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04

I'm 1892 The city complete gives Bryan
I .7O2: Mckinley, l0S2-a Democratic plu-
rality Of C2O: Democratic loss of $50.
Swanson has 55l plurality over Brown
Republican, I'm this city-a Democratic
loss of 257 Palmer polled ~ votes in
this city; Levering. SO.
Franklin.
Rocky Mount: The estimated vote Of
this county by the precinct at this place
puts Bryans majority at from 300 10
1.500. Swanson's majority Will be 1000,
or more. The Palmer vote IN the county
is probably five.
Henry.
Martinsyille: This precinct gave Nc
Kinley 1jl majority; and Brown. for Con-
gress. 2j5 maiorty-a Republican gain
of 6s over the vote OF 1892. The indica-
tlOns are that Henry county will 90 Re
publican by 400. A heavy vote was polled,
and there was no disturbance. The Bolt
ers voted for Mckinley.
PIttsyIvnnIn.
Chatham: Fifteen precincts in this
county including Danville. give Bryan
955 majority. and Swanson about the
same Indications point TO Swansons
election by a safe majority.
Patrick.
Stuart: The election passed Off quietly
here to-day. The two precincts in town
give the following: urt-House-Bryan
Sc; Swanson, IS; Mckinley, 127; Brown.
125. Democratic loss over 1892. 1t then
gave Cleveland l6 and Swanson 13 majority.
Turner'S StOre-Bryan. 40: Swanson. 81:
Mckinley. 50; Brown ~ Democratic loss
on 1892. Cleveland then had % and Swan
son u majority. Palmer l.
Unofficial reports from several other
precincts indicate Patrick has gone Re-
publican from 2o0 TO go In 1892 it gave
nearly 400 Democratic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04

Jetersvnle: The following vote was
polled here to-day: Mckinley %; Bryan
a.: Leverlng /. For Congress: r. L.
Thorp Republicam, 70; j. L. Thorp'
0ndependenD. S; Epes DemocraD, Y. one
hundred and forty votes were cast. Dea-
tonville is probably Democratic.
Amelia
Amelia: The vote at Amelia Court
house Precinct shows a Democratic gain
Bryan. 1S9; Mckinley, 143; Epes, l@; r.
T. Thorp. 126. Chu'a Precinct-Bryan,
-: Mckinley. 102; Epes, 27; r. 7. Thorp.
lila Republican gain.
brunswick.
Lawrenceville: Lawrenceville gives
Bryan 81 majority. and a pluraL'y for
Epes Of 10. Smoky Ordinary gives
Bryan Sc majority, plurality for Epes oi
10.
GreeneSViIlc.
Emporia: There are but meagre returns
So far. The indications are that the
county has gone for Bryan and Epes'
with Democratic gains.
Lunenburg.
Meherrin: Meherrin Precinct gives Nc
Kinley 81 votes; Bryan. 80; Levering, a;
Palmer. !. For Congress, Epes Y; r..
r. Thorp. "a Democratic loss. Plea
SAINT Grove Precinct gives Bryan l2D; Nc
Kinley. 1O1: For Congress-R. T. ThoIp,
ca: J. l.. Thorp, 3; Epes. 159-a Demo-
cratic loss. Lunenburg county VIII pro-
badly 60 Republican by small majority
large Republican gain.
NOttOway.
Crewe: Complete returns from Motto
way county gives a Democratic majority
of 800 for Epes-a loss Of as compared
with 1892 and Joss Of 42l as compared
with 1891. Bryan's plurality is 467. Many
negroes refrained from voting at some
precincts The Republicans kept tally at
all voting-places. A few arrests made,
but no disturbance.
POWhatan.
Subetts. Whole vote ZZ5; Bryan, lOl;
McKinley's majority. =. Epes's vote the
same as Bryan's. 1S92-Harrison's vote
135, Cleveland's II; Harrison's majority
50 1S9C-NcKinley's majority, %; Demo
cratic gain. 80.
Prince Edward.
Farmvile: The election here to-day
passed off quietly. The vote al this pre-
cinct was as follows: Bryan, 27i: McKin-
ley. 3i6; Palmer. 9; Leyering, 2. For Con-
gress-Epes. go; Thorp 369 The Repub-
Unofficial returns from other precincts IN
Prince Edward show decided Republi-
can gain over the election Of 1892. There
was unprecedented apathy In the De-
mocratic ranks The same may be said
OF the Republicans. except In the gold
bug faction.
CITY of Petersburg.
Petersburg: The election passed on
very quietly. The taNy-keepers ana
affidavit makers We're early warned away
from the polls. and the yellow ticket
dodge proved a failure. The vote of the
city was as follows: Bryan, l,cS2: Nc
Klnley, 7GG. Palmer. 50. Leyering. 4; Mat
chett. 3 Bryan's majority over Nc
Kinley, 9lC. For Congress: Epcs. LIS;
Thorp. SO; Epes's majority, 92S. The
number Of Illegal ballots thrown out by
the judges was ST. Bryan carried every
ward In the city except First, which went
for Mckinley BY p majority. Many or
the best citizens lost their vote by the
careless and improper marking Of tho
ballot The small number Of votes cast
for Palmer and Buckner makes a poor
showing for the Boilers and the money
spent by them In 1892 Petersburg's vote
was: Cleveland, 2259; Harrison, LOS;
showing a loss TO both parties in to-days
vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
KANSAS.
Republican Chairman Claims the
state by 10000.

TOPEKA, KAN. November 3.--There be-
ing eight long tickets on the Australian
ballot, the count in Kansas Is slow. Re-
turns from scattering precincts in twenty
counties show Republican gains. Chair
man Simpson. OF the Republican State
Committee, says that Mckinley has car
ried the State by 10000 that the Republic
can State ticket is elected. and that the
Republicans have elected at least five or
the eight congressman and majority OF
the State Legislature, insuring the elec-
ton OF a United States senator TO sue
ceed Mr.. PETER. II is doubtful II the re-
turns will be complete before morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
IOWA.
Republican Committee Claims the
Sfnte by IOO.OOO.

DES MONIES, November 3.-Iowa re-
precincts. They indicate uniform and
great Republican gains. The Republican
State Committee now claims the State by
100000 and the Democrats still refuse 70
make a statement. declaring that the re-
turns are not sufficiently complete. They
admit. however, that the situation Is
against them.
The indications from the returns are
that the Republicans elect all the eleven
congressman. The Palmer vote is very
light in the State, the boiling Democrats
having almost all voted for Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
Hcnrico Docs Wei for limb.

Henricoans did noble work for Democ-
racy. and gave good maJorities in almost
every precinct. including even Smther's.
CAPTAIN Lamb ran ahead Of Bryan and
came out of his county III ahead OF
Lewis. while Bryans majority over Me
Kinley was only Jl1.
At most all the precincts a Few compli-
mentary votes were cast for the other can
didates on the ticket. but al no precinct
did these votes exceed three or four.
Appended is Henricos vote in tabulated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
..You Need "A Rest After the Battle
of uuIIots November 3dv

Go 10 New York to the Horse Show by
the Old Dominion Steamship Companys
select excursion, Saturday, November
7th.
Fare only s11 for the round trip.
Remember. this includes meals and
state-room berth on steamer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
Proript Action.

John Eggleston. zoos st. Paul street. bar
Der i'm Murphys Hotel, says: II suffered
and was Inconvenience with a bad case
OF Piles Mexican Herb Ointment made
a perfect cure in four days" Large SOC.
box for 25c Large 81 bottle Of To-Ka.
the great Mexican Blood Tonic, 25c. Sam
ples free. Ofice, 30 east Broad street.
'sTo-Ka" stamped in each genuine bottle.
City orders delivered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
TENNESSEE.
Bryan Carries the State by $4,000
Democratic Gnins.

NASHVILLE. TENN. November g.
Bryan will carry this State by about
5000. Taylor DemocraO for Governor,
VIII be elected by 20Oo Democratic
gains were made in many counties.
Carmack (Suver DemocraO, in ths
Tenth Memphls) District, claims "A VIC
tory over Patterson gold nam by 200.
but at this hour Q1 p. NJ they are run
ming close together. Judge Noon, in the
Third Chattanooga District. seems at
this hour TO have a safe majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
DELAWARE.
Democrats Get Legislature and
COngressmeD-FataI Anrny

WILMINGTON, DEL, November b.
There were minor brawls to-day IN
Sussex county, and I'm two districts no
election was held. the Union Republicans
tAddicks) refusing TO permit the anti
Addlcks people, or regular Republicans
to have voters assistants. In one district
OF Kent county there was no election. for
the same reason. The only fatal ARRAY
reported was in Baltimore Hundred,
Sussex county, whore one man was
killed. There are no details.
Mckinley is supposed TO have carried
the state, but the Democrats get the
Legislature and congressman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
larI<e.

Clarke.
Berryville: The election passed Off quiet
" here to-day. Unofficial returns from
six of the seven precincts in the county
indicate that Bryan's majority will be
about Goa Democratic loss of about 100
votes over the vote in 1892. Hays ma
jority over Walker will be $50.
Charlottesville.
Charlottesville: Charlottesville's purali-
ty for Bryan is 43l. Reports from the
county indicate a good majority.
RappahnnnOck.
Luray: Rappahannock county, with one
precinct to hear from, gives Bryan AZ
majority--a Democratic loss OF 25l
Winchester and Frederick.
Winchester: Winchester and eight pre-
cincts in Frederick county show net
Democratic loss Of POI over 1892.
winchester gives Bryan 43 majority.
Four years ago Cleveland carried the
city by III majority. Returns from Frede-
rick county Indicate Democratic losses as
compared with 1892. A heavy vote was
poIled here. Palmer and Buckner re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
Bedford City.

= -
Levering, 0. For Congress-otey. 400;
Radford, SO.
Bedford city.
Bedford City: The returns from North
and South Liberty precincts give Bryan,
$50; Mckinley, 536; Otey 5GS; Radford, 52j.
Charlotte.
Smithville: Three precincts heard from
give Bryan, 3if; Mckinley, l37; Palmer,
IS: Matchett 8; Leyering, /; Otey. 3S;
Hoge. %: Radford. %. The presidential
vote is the same as in 1892 Oteys gain
over Edmunds in 1892 is 10. The election
was quiet
Halifax.
South Boston: The six precincts so far
heard from-South Boston, Houston,
Glover, Blackwalnut Hyco, and Omega
give Bryan, LOG; Mckinley, rs; Otey.
.093: Radford 742. Halifax is conceded
to Bryan by between 1000 and 100. one
hundred and ten votes were thrown out
as irregular at this precinct.
Lynchburg.
Lynchbure: The official vote Of Lynch
burg is, Bryan. 1851; Mckinley, 1871
Bryan's majority, 10. Otey, 1,Si0; Rad
ford. 1876 Oteys majority. ia The Pal
mer ticket only received seventeen votes
in city.
Montgomery.
ChristlanSburg: Five precincts out OF
twelve in this county, have been heard
from. and only the majorities, and not
the votes. are given. These precincts
give Mckinley, 263; Bryan, 2lO. In 1892
the same precints gave Cleveland, 3ll
Harrison 94-a Democratic loss Of 300
This indicates that the county will go
Republican by 200-a Democratic loss of
35S Otey, for Congress, runs ahead of
the ticket. and 1t is thought will carry
the county by a small majority.
East Radford: a heavy vote was polled
and there were large Republican gains
over the vote of 1892. Bryan, 372; McKin-
ley. 800; Palmer. IL; Levering lS For
Congress-Otey. 39l; Radford, 29l John
son. IS; Hoge g. BryanS majority over
Mckinley is 90; Otey's over Radford IS
100 The vote of Cleveland in 1892 was 59l
of Harrison. lS2; of Weaver. 2; OF Bidwell.
Is. The Democratic loss on 1892 is 333.
Roanoke County.
Roanoke: The following precincts in
Roanoke county have been heard from:
Vinton gives Bryan a majority of votes,
and Otey for Congress, a votes. Cleve-
lands majority in 1892 was SO, out Of
a total vote OF 352 AT Hollins the vote
was as follows: Mckinley 81; Bryan, 80;
Palmer. /; Otey, 81 Radford, 81 Hoge. 2.
Clevelands majority here In 1892 was 6
votes. Bonsack gives Bryan a majority
of a and Otey, AZ. Clevelands majority
in 1892 was 5l, and Edmunds dor Con-
gress), "a. Tinker Creek gives Bryan. g
votes: Mckinley, So; Palmer, /; Otey. 81;
Radford, "A Hoge. 2. Cleveand's majority
in 1892 was IS in a total vote Of l9o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
RESULT IN KING WILLIAM
An EXTRA EDITION

of the Dispatch VIII he issued I'm
the course of n few hours. IL will
contain vast amount of detailed
ton I'm Virginia, and the latest
news as 10 the Presidential contest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
IDAHO.
The state Conceded 10 Bryan by
$4,000 TO 10000.

BOISE CITY. IDAHO. November s.
The returns come IN very slowly, and
there will be no figures obtainable until
tomorrow morning The State Is con-
ceded to Bryan by 1900 70 5000 MAJORS
ty. Borah Silver Republican,. It Is
claimed, is ahead for Congress. No re-
liable estimate OF the complexion Of the
Legislature can be made yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
'Pois}iNaniu. WcstmOreland, and
Richmond.

iie-rfIcfsDurg. Brenrs Mil. spotsyl-
..t county gives Mckinley 10 and
'''.' h majority, Republican gain OF
oter vote " 1892 Al Summit.
county Bryan and Mckinley tie.
-.- IIie' gets 10 majority a Democratic
.'' o.. " votes. SpOisylyania Courthouse
Bryan - majority and Jones. a.
'rmocralc loss Of q votes. Chan
''e'-le Precinct spotsylyania county.
Bryan. lf6. Mckinley. us:
ih. Tyler ll4. Bryans majority. 28;
PEI. oI-a Democratic Joss. Westmore-
| gives Mckinley 10 and Tyler %
~. respectively Richmond county
,.'. .. mckinley majority. and Jones lS5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
r,s D,spatch.x New ,Phone

The No. OF the Dispatch's new phone
IS 1858. Patrons VIII please note this.
The old phone No. Is LIS. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
SECOND DISTRICT.


v.'gei,npton; Eizabeth-City county gives
'..'ey as Bryan 573; Palmer, .;
n.'lns' ~ McKinlcy's plurality is S4S-
"'iN'efa!ic gain of u votes over lSq2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
FIRST DISTRICT.


Special Te.esrams to the Dispatch)
el Reports received up TO this
e.w that the Democrats have car
ao.omac by al least 100 majority
'r Bryan. Jones ran ahead Of Bryan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
northampton.

L..le. The following majorities re-
W .l tfe different candidates at the
i-.. named: tWilc-Bryan, %;
- n. bayvew-Bryan. o.. Jones 81:
-ir Dar.es Bryan. %, Jones. q. John
''l-hpan. IS; Jones. 49,; Capcyille-
ia. li Jones, 6s. The majority for
OIL ana Jones in the county Will pro-
'5 i,aca $50 with the pfccincts not
Araia from. A heavy Democratic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04

I1ataruock. Al o'clock p NJ In
are tnat Bryan. sewan. and
s.. have carried this county by a larger
-aan lu lss2 Democratic gains
as precinct Will swell the majority
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
KENTUCKY.
Mckinley Carries the State by at
Least 1900.

LOUISVILLE. KY. November 3.-The
returns of the Courier-Journal and Eve
ming Times and the Republican State
Committee indicate that Mckinley has
carried Kentucky by at least 1880 plu-
rality. Republican landsides are re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
FIFTH DISTRICT.
I)nnyitIe.

Danyllle: The election was uneventfui
ere. and q lighter vote Was polled than
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
Plurality for Bryan Estimasd at
100000.

AUSTIN. TEN. November s--Thc
election passed OF quietly. with few
exceptions. The tickets were so mixed
that the count proceeds Slowly, and Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04

Ciloucester

Gloucester Courthouse: Gloucester
N-.s gives Bryan 20 and Jones az ma
Palmer received five votes and
ls oue The vote was not large
' ballots were Improperly marked.
II.r.......ft. t..fr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
ARKANSAS.
IL Is for Bryan by a Majority OF
Thirty Thousand.
TEXAS.

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. November 81
The State has gone fer Bryan by 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
VIRGINIA ALL RIGHT.
rar OLD po"N'oN SAFE 70"
uR,.,N AID sEwALL.
VERY QUIET ELECTION.
ran ABSENCE or D'sr' r'""AN'Ns
NOTABLE.
s-4YMoND DEMOCRATIC.
.,c FIGHT CLOSED WITH VIC
TORY ron oJR SIDE.
ORR CONGRESSMEN.
o,, ORR CANDIDATES TRIUM-
puANTIY ELECTED.
gTTrRNS CONE IN SLOWLY.

Are. However. Very Favorable
90 our Side-rhc Vote Tor the
,..r and BucLner Ticket
TrninE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
SIXTH DISTRICT.


Bedford City: Five precincts out Of
twenty-four in Bedford county, give
Bryan, 7O5; Mckinley, so; Palmer. 0;
Levering. 0. For Congress-Otey, 400;
T2adford Sl5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
MINNESOTA.

IL Is Overwhelmingly for McKin-
ley.
ST. PAUL. MINI. November S.-Four
hundred OF the LIN precincts OF Mime
sofa have reported enough to Indicate
that the State has gone overwhelmingly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
FOURTH DISTRICT.


Jetersvile: The following vote was
polled here to-day: Mckinley, %; Bryan
43; Leverlng. /. For Congress: X. I.
Thorp Republican. 70; j. l. Thorp'
independently. S; Epes Democrat, Il. one
hundred and forty votes were cast. Dea-
tonville is probably Democratic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04

Amelia: The vote at Amelia Court
house Precinct shows a Democratic gain
Bryan. 1S9; Mckinley, 143; Epes, 100; II.
~. Thorp. 126 Chua Precinct-Bryan,
-: Mckinley. 102; Epes, q; Il. 7. Thorp'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-04
brunswick.

Lawrenceville: Lawrenceville gives
Bryan s. majority and a plurai'y for
Epes Of 129. Smoky Ordinary gives
Bryan S6 majority, plurality for Epes OF
Evening star., 1896-10-03
Men Who Are at the Head of the
Local Eneampments.
WELCOME TO UNION VETERAN LEGION
Prominent in the Hospitalities to
Be Extended Next Month.
CITIZENS AND SOLDIERS S

The three encampments of the Union Vet
eran Legion in this city. with a membership
of between 400 and 800. will play an i'm
portant part in entertaining the old soldiers
who will attend the annual reunion to be
held here October IA. 15 and 16. Special
funds are being raised by each of these
encampments to the end that nothing may
be left undone in the way of hospitality
extended the visitors.
Cols. Kelly, Purman and Pierson. VINO
Sre a, the head of the local encam2ments.
will to considerable extent be charged
With the duty of making their associates
III the legion feel at home during their
visit to Washington. They are well-known
citizens of this city and went to their coun-
trys assistance in the hour Of its ex-
trenlity.
Gel Luke Kelly, colonel of Encampment
Nc. ~. was born in Morgan county. Va,
now West Virginia. March 10. 1914. Upon
the death of his father in 1913 he removed
with his mother to Providence. r. 1. When
Seventeen years DID, June q, 1861, he was
mustered into the service OF the United
States in Company B. I'd Regiment Rhode
Island Volunteers. the first three years regi-
ment from that state. He participated
sith his regiment in all the battles of the
Evening star., 1896-10-03

in Company F.. 11th Regiment. Ohio Volun-
teer Infantry. and served until his final
discharge. May II. 1865. He was wounded
May IA. 1862. at Resaca. Ga, while charging
the enemy.
Colonel Pierson is a lawyer by profession
and. beginning in 1888, travelled for four
years as a special agent of the pension
bureau. In December, 1886, he was called
into the Office Of the commissioner and
given charge of the suits and prosecutions
arising from the violations Of pension laws.
February 1, 1896, he was transferred to the
Office of the Secretary of the Interior. to act
as chief of division Of pension affairs, then
organized in the Interior Department. In
1895 Colonel Pierson prepared work Of
"Precedents for suits. civil and criminal, in
connection with the administration of the
pension laws" which, under the authority
of the Secretary Of the Interior, was pub
lished at the government printing Office, in
this city. The colonel is a regular con-
tributor to various literary journals. and
has written and published several success
full novels. He is a member of Kit Carson
Post, No. 2, G. A. R.. Of Washington.