Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
IN SECOND DISTRICT.
ruYc DEMOCRATS IN FINE FORM
AND ENTHUSIASTIC.
THg CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS-
nj. Services TO the Party-A SPLEEN
did OrgRnixcr-rbc Republicans
and the BoIters-A Big Split and =
triangular Fight.

NORFOLK. VA, October 17.-(special)
In fine lighting form-enthusastic and
ereresslve--ihe Democracy OF the Second
District never had a fairer prospect of
victory Able leaders in The past have
made many gallant fights and won many
hotly4contcsted battles. but none have
romhated the enemy more vigorously. in
diligently, or offectually. than William
A. Young. the congressional candidate
his year. In many local fights in this
city he has within the past few years de-
monstratcd his signal ability as an or
ganizer. notably in that Of last spring,
when his efforts contributed so largely 10
the sweeping victory by which the Demo
Gratis reclaimed the city government from
Prohi-Republican rule. But his work in
this canvass has been no less surprising
than gratifying TO his friends He has
been indefatleable. Night and day he
and able Heutonants have been at work
On every county OF the district, ana the
results OF their laboTs have been very
anparent Instances, I'm which half
hearted supporters have been changed into
Jealous workers. and friends made OF
enemies. are comparatively common, ana
ir every county OF the Second District
The organization Of the party is weil-nish
perfect.
OVER-CONFIDENCE.
There has never been any danger of
oyer-confdence IN this district, unless
within the past week. 1t was recognized
that the gold sentiment was strong here.
In addition 10 this division IN Democratic
ranks. the fact that il was the home of
Colonel William Lamb. the Republican
State chairman. who would put forth ex-
traordinary efforts for his party, made
the Democratic leaders think that the
Hrht would be "a hard one and the issue
doubtful So that. instead OF suffering
from the effects Of over-confdence, 1t Is
probable that the Democrats have been
benefited by having over-rated the
strength Of their opponents.
The Republicans are hopelessly divided
owing 10 local causes. the feeling between
cine Lamb and anU-Lamb factions Is
etronger here. particularly In Norfolk city
and county than anywhere else in the
state. Though J. j. Deyer, the anti
Lamb candidate. was forced to come down
nv the National Committee, leaving DR..
T. A. Wise. the Lamb candidate as the
regular" nominee there is many Sc
cond- District Republican Achilles sim
sulking in his tent, who certainly will not
work. and probably win not vote for
the committees candidate.
THE BOLTER CANDIDATE.
The nomination Of w. VI. Whaley as the
Boilers candidate interjected new fea-
ture into the contest It was great
thing for william A. Young. Had not
gold candidate been put up, the Republi-
.~f.a .1 ~
OF the Boiler vote AS II Is. this viii now
90 TO Whaley. So matters stand thus;
wise will get the vote Of the Lamb FAC
ton of the Republican party and por-
ton. Of course. Of the vote of the Bow
den wing Whaley will get the votes OF
the Boilers Young win receive the DEM
ocratic and silver Republican vote the
last Is no inconsidorable item. IL Is not
at all rare TO find a lifelong Republican
a jealous advocate Of Bryan and free Sill
ver. This IS said TO be especially true OF
Nansemond county. The most striking
example OF Il in Norfolk is Colonel w. c.
Elan. so long the editor OF the Richmond
Wbig. doing valiant service for Bryan in
the editorial columns Of the Daily Pilot.
II there ever was a question as 10
Young's election, It has certainly resolved
itself now into one as 10 the size OF his
majority.
m there Is any intention on the part OF
Republicans and Boilers to effect n fusion
Of forces. the most careful investigation
fails 10 discover It. DR.. Wise's emphauc
declaration, published in this correspond
ence Friday that he would not come
down or suffer himself TO be taken dowr
an the interest OF Whaley, is believed to
be true The fight viii be triangular
one from this ont.
Mr.. Charles ]. Hargrove, a prominent
manufacturer OF Atlanta. Ca, and an
ardent Bryan man. Is in the city. and In
conversation with your correspondent eX-
pressed his disgust at the practice OF
northern firms Of enclosing with busi-
ness letters gold-standard circulars IN
forming him that he was an Anarchist, lu-
matte and traitor because ne was an
advocate OF free silver. one hrm, from
which Mr. Hargrove annually purchaser
many thousands of dollars worth OF ma
terial. not content with enclosing the
document with their letters. would incor-
porate into business communications, in
a eemi-confdential and business manner,
cheeky lectures on Sound money. lie
stood this for a time. but finally wrote
them that II they wished TO retain ms
patronage that sort OF thing must cease
This had no effect. however, az the very
next letter. acknowledging the receipt or
large order. contained the same kind or
lecture as the ones previously received. !
lie lost no time in telegraphing them
countermanding the order. He says he
knows Of two other instances where prac-
tice Of this kind has lost to northern
houses the patronage Of southern houses |
There viii be an all-day Democratic |
meeting al the baseball park. In the |
suburbs Of Portsmouth, on Wednesday. |
Dinner will be served 10 all Corners. ana |
several prominent speakers VIII aoaress
the crowd.