The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

| Third district The Democrats put Up
| General Joseph H.. Johnston, ana his
| opponent was Judge Newman. OF Han
| over county, who was Greenbacker.
| The campaign was wascd with great
fervor ana was determined In favor OF
| the Confederate general, Joseph l.. Johns
| ton, who had been so severely wounded
a, Seven lines. in 1852.
WISE vs.. WISE.
In $50 another hot night was made
| between the two cousins whose names
| are linked with the history OF Virginia.
| Hon George ID. Wise was the nominee
| OF the Democrats. ana John 5. Wise
was opposed TO him as an Independent
| Democrat, endorsed by the Kepubli-
| cans.
The fight was a heated one, and the
hastings were never silent.
The contest resulted In a great vic
tory for George ID. Wise who was
elected by a majority Of about 2.70o, at
that time the largest the district had
ever given.
The campaign OF 1852 opened with
Hon George -. Wise Democrat and Il
T. Hubbard. OF Richmond AS his oppo-
ncnt.
John s. Wise was pitted against John
Z Massey as congressman at large, tho
of a congressman at large necessary.
The fierce fight OF Major John w.
Daniel against William i. Cameron
for the governorship had resulted the
year before in defeat for Major
Daniel. and the political pot was boil
ing all over the State.
Tho old Metropolitan district how
ever. was I'm line, and reelected Captain
wise by safe majority.
Then followed the campaign OF 1884.
I'm which Hon. George ID. Wise defeated
John Amber Smith.
In 1856 the Third district had three
tickets I'm the field. w. II. Mullen rep
resented the labor Organizations, Judge
Edmund Waddill the Republicans ana
Hon. George y. Wise the Democrats
Before the election, however Mullen
withdrew in favor of WISH and the
latter was duly elected
JUDGE WADD1LL SEATED.
In 1855 Captain Wise was again OPP
nosed by Judge Waddill and the cleo
ton was a close one, the State Of Nir-
ginia at this time giving but small
majority for Cleveland over Harrison.
The certificate Of election was award
cd 10 CAPTAIN Wise but Judge Waddill
took the contest before the House or
Representatives and was given the seat
in the Fifty-frst Congress, which was
notable for the performances OF Gar
Reed.
In 1900 Cartain Wise had no opposi-
zion. and was returned TO Congress-
and again I'm 1904 he was reelected. hav-
ing as his opponent Mr.. Walter Grant,
who was endorsed by the Populists
and Republicans.
In 1904 Colonel Tazewen Elicit receiv-
ed the Democratic nomination, and had
as his opponents Judge James NJ
Gregory, Of Chesterfield. and j. w.
Southwark. Republican. Judge Gregory
made his canvass largely upon the free
coinage Of silver. but Colonel Elicit was
elected by a large majority.
This brings US down 20 the situation
Of 1876. and transfers the part OF his
tory 10 the uncertain grounds Of spec
ulation.
THE PRESENT CAMPAIGN.
Tho Democratic District Convention
has been called 10 meet in Richmond
on the 80 Of September.
Colonel Elicit IL candidate for re-
nomination, having accepted and ZEN
dorsod the Chicago platform and nonl-
nees.
Colonel Elicit was born in Richmond
I'm 1856 and is graduate Of the Var
einia Military II stitute and b. j.. OF
the University OF Virginia.
He is a lawyer. and had never held
public Office until his election to Con-
gress.
Captain John Lamb Of Henrico coun-
w. Is Colonel Iclletts strongest oppo-
nent for the nomination.
lie was born in Charles city county
and entered the Confederate army as
n youth. serving through the war and
surrendering at Appomattox rs captain
Of Company y. Third Regiment. Vir-
ginia Cavalry. Wickham's Brigade.
He has served as sheriff and treasurer
Of his native county, and also as party
chairman For tho past twelve year,
he has been q prosperous farmer and
business man Of nenrico.
In this the Third district there are a
great many sound-moncv Democrats
who will not vote for the free coinage
Of silver. and these will undoubtedly
Mace IN the field a sound-monev Demo
crat. who. in all likelihood will not he
or,posed bv the Republicans
Hon George y. WISE whose long OK
perience I'm Congress. combined with
his natural ability. has stamped him
as n statesman Of n high order. Will,
IN all probability. he demanded nv the
sound-money people FOR this duty.