The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-13
TRYINa FOR A snowING.
Gold Democrats Try Ing 10 Make Their
Convention Look Like u SUCCESS


Convention Lock Like IL success.
Richmond, Va. August 12.-(Special)
The gold Democrats have gone to
work in earnest to make their State
Convention to be held here on August 81
a success. They realize that much de-
Ponds upon the showing they shall make
on this occasion. 1t is not expected to
have very large gathering under the
circumstances, but they intend to put
up a bold front. They desire to get the
very best men in the State in sympathy
with them to go to the National Conven-
ton. Hon. Il. c. Eenable Is spoken Of
for the craftsmanship of the State Com
mittee that will be formed. The meet
ing here will probably be held in the
Academy of Music =
The State Democratic Committee to-
day opened headquarters in rooms at
NO. 9lS east Main street, and See. etary
Joseph Button took charge. The Score
tary put in his first days work in send
Ing out communicates with reference
to what is expected OF them. Mr. But
ton received letters from many people
who desire positions at headquarters
during the cauyass. All VIII be disap-
pointed, for the force at present will
consist Of only the secretary and an
office boy. Besides. as Mr.. Button says,
we are performing, labor of love for
money and without price" In other
words, there is no fund available to pay
clerks and other employees who might
be useful.
Chairman Ellyson went to Washing
ton yesterday and made arrangements
Tor big supply of campaign literature
which Will soon be ready for distri-
button There is big demand for lite
nature. The country people, especially,
are anxious for everything they can get
TO fortify their position on the currency
question.
The contest between Colonel Tazewell
Elicit and Captain John Lamb for the
Democratic nomination for Congress
in this district Is becoming more inter
esting each day. Colonel Elicit is a be-
lever in gold money, but accepts the
Chicago platform and promises If re-
turned to Congress to vote for free sill
yer. Captain Lamb is u pronounced sill
yer man. The early convention is ia
vorable to Elicit. Captain Lamb IS
making rafting canvass. He is max
ING Two or three speectes daily. Colonel
Elicit is depending largely upon his
splendid organization. I;x-Statc Sena-
tor Parrish withdrew from the contest
to-day.
Much interest is felt in the meeting
of the special Republican committee to
be held here tomorrow. II is expected
that all will not be lovely. There will
certainly be a clash between the Wad-
oil and Lamb sympathiZars. This meet
ing will decide who will be the Republi-
can leader in Virginia this year. The
Republicans say they Will make a red
hot canvass. They expect to have some
of their big guns from the North come
down here to make speeches.
Secretary Joseph Button, OF the Dem
ocratic Committee, to-day received a
very nice letter from Secretary a. r.
Walker, of the Republican COMMITTEES
Major Walker was Il lifelong friend of
the late Charles w. Button. Joe's father
He simply congratulated the young Sec
rotary on his appointment TO so rcspon-
siple position. ana assured him of his
personal friendship and esteem Mr..
Sutton Will reply in The same commend
able spirit.
The biggest surprise here of the cam
paign was the organization of a strong
Bryan and Sewall Club among the
negroes in Jackson Ward. The leaders
are men who have been influential in
Republican politics in that ward. The
president is Royal White, who has sery.
ed in the City Council several terms,
ana the secretary Is cN-Justice of The
Peace Royal Racks. These men have
been local leaders in the Bahen-M,tch-
| ell faction of the Republican party.
The funeral of Mr.. H. l.. Pelouze. the
well known type manufacturer. will
take place tomorrow afternoon from his
iate residence. He was a Mason of higl,
standing, and the Masonic fraternity
Will conduct most impressive ceremo-
| MES.
Police Justice Crutchfleld TODAY sat
down heavily upon the "Hobos." a gang
OF poys who have been making life mis-.
city. He fined them and reouired 60
curity for their good behavior.
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