Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13

gresham from the Inlru District.
The speeches were all good. and along
the usual line Of eulogistic biographies
and praise for public services. Among
the features of the speeches were the
warmth and earnestness with which Mr..
Swanson emphasized Mr.. Montagues de-
votion to the cause Of free silver. and
Mr.. McIlwaine's strong plea for Major
Lassiter who surrendered the Office OF
District-Attorney rather than yield TO
the demand Of the Cleveland admlnistra-
tion that he desist from active participa-
tion in party politics Major Lassiter
has been chairman of the Fourth District
for several years, and allowed himself
to be removed from Office rather than
cease TO work for his party. Mr.. Lig-
getts was the shortest nominating speech
made.
sECONDING SPEECHES.
The nomination of Major Lasster was
seconded by Mr.. Brown, Of Rockbridge,
and a. a. Campbell. Of Wythe; that Of
Montague by Hon. r. walton Moore. Of
Fairfax, in a brilliant two-minute speech,
and A. w. Price. of Bristol, who aroused
great enthusiasm by his Irish wit and
the recall Of a clever original poem, OF
which his favorite was the theme; that
Of Lloyd Smith by Hon. W. A. Anderson,
of Rockbrdge; that of Mr.. Alexander
by K. w. Winburn. of Buena Vista, and
Captain r.. S. Parks, of Page; that OF
Judge Mann by eX-Attorney-Gene Ru-
fus A. Ayers. One Of the most unique
seconding speeches was that of Mr.. Dod-
son, Of Buchanan, who was pleasantly
dubbed Jumbo" Mr.. Dodson was an
enthusiastic Lassiter man, and pointcdly
urged his nomination. He is a typical
SouthwesteTner. about the size Of Captain
Billy Cullingworth, and has a tremendous
voice. that could hardly be drowned by
the whistle Of a locomotive. He put the
convention in a perfect uproaE
The roll-call Of the first ballot began
about II 80 o'clock and the nomination
Of Montague was accomplished just be-
fore o'clock. AS the roll-call proceeded
It was very evident that the fight was
between Montague and Lassiter.
Each time a vote was recorded for these
candidates their adherents broke out
into frantic demonstrations. When the
county OF Henrico was reached, Chair
man Waddnl cast twenty-one votes for
Pollard and two for Mann. BY some
mistake tho number Of votes appearing
on the printed roll to the credit of Hen
rico was only twenty-five, and the clerk
demurred at recording the twenty-three
votes cast. Mr. Waddiu produced his
certificate Of returns from the last cleo
tion, and upon motion it was agreed to
let the county cast the twenty-three
votes to which it was entitled.
THE FIRST BALLOT.
There were comparatively few changes
made on this ballot, which resulted as
follows:
MOhtdSue.'''''' .'''...''. ........ .......3lj |
I-assiter...... ..''... ...... ..............301
Alexander. .......... ........ .....265 |
Mdnn.'s..... .......... ......'s.. ..........2u |
omllh.......s ............ ........ .......".2Ol
fOllafd.......... ........... .......l33
The cities and counties in the Third |
District voted as follows:
ichmond-Montague 30; Lasslter. lS;
Alexander, !; Mann, 5; Smith, 2; Pol |
ard r.
observation-disclosures, 2; Lassiter, 4;
Pollard -.
hesterheld-Montague. 3; Lassiter, Il; |
Mann, !: Pollard, g
Henrico-Mann, 2; Pollard. q.
Hanover-Lassiter. 8; Mann, 11-2; Pol
ard 101-
Goochland-Lassiter, G; Pollard, /.
King William-Montague. 2; Pollard. 4.
New Kent-Pollard, 4
The announcement of the result OF this |
ballot was received with great en- |
huslasm by the friends of MIR. Monta-
que, whose lead was plainly indicative |
IF approaching victory.
The second ballot was at once pro-
,eeded with, and with Pollard out OF
he race many changes were made, all
n the direction of Montague and Lassi-
er, the enthusiastic delegates from the
'ifth District noting each change for
Montague with loud and prolonged
elr oil
his candidate and the Henrico vote
vas split between Lassiter, Montague,
md Mann. Manchester favored Lassi-
er, and when the roll-call was ended
he revision began and for nearly two
lCurs the proceedings were delayed by
disorder. The chairman wrestled man.
ully with the conditions, but 1t was
impossible to hear the votes recorded or
o recognize those entitled TO be heard
rom those who talked for the sake OF
alking Those who were conducting
he canvass on behalf Of the two IA
orite candidates were hard at work,
nd the result Of their efforts was APP
aren't. The Mann supporters in the
'ourth District changed over to Lassi-
er for the most part, while Richmond
brew the bulk OF her weight into the
alance for Montague. From. the Tenth
nd Eighth came substantial changes
or the same candidate. The excite
nent and disorder were so great at
ines that the Chair was compelled TO
uspend business. Cheers were given
Or Richmond when her vote was record
d At times the uproar was very great.
hen the band was called into requisi-
ION. and il had a decidedly soothing
feet Points OF order and parliament
ary procedure were repeatedly made,
ut none OF them were OF Importance.
THE SECOND BALLOT.
Finally the roll was complete, and the
was made as follows:
iOntague..... ....... ............ ......691 |
.aSSiter..... ......... .....''.... 800 |
mith... .......... ........... ............lJO |
.lcXandcr...... .......... ..'...... ...... 70
On this ballot Richmond cast 73 votes
Or Montague 8 for Lassiter, and 2 for
mith
nchester-Montague. 2; Lassiter, 6.
esterneld-Montague. 3; Lassiter. Is;
lam, !.
Henrico- Montague, 8; Lassiter, 10;
lam, l.
Hanover-Iassiter 4l-2; Alexander 1;
lam, 91-2.
Observation-Disclosures. !; Lassiter. 6.
King William-Montague, 6.
New Kent--Montague. g.
The excitement had now reached its
ighest pitch since the opening OF the
convention. and only the superior powers
Il Mr.. saunders as presiding officer,