Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-14
ALMOST LIKE A DESERTED CITY.
Last of the Political Leaders Take
Their Departure from Roanoke.

ROANOKE, VA, August l".-NoPoNie'''
Roanoke seems almost like deserted
city tonight compared with the rush ana
hustle prevailing for the past four days
All the delegates and candidates Of the
late Democratic convention have iett tor
their homes. the last to leave this AFTER
noon being congressman Jones and
Swanson and Messrs. Echols ana MON
tague nominees, respectively for Lieu
tenant-Governor and Attorney-Genera.
All seemed much pleased with their re-
ceptiou and well satisfied that a much
larger gathering could have been CON-
fortably provided for ,
The attack OF Captain Camm Patteson,
Of Nelson county, on Senators Dahel anu
Flood and Chairman Saunders as pup
lshed in the local press this morning.
caused quite a sensation, and was gene
rally condemned by all who read It. MI
Patteson, however. has already written
a disclaimer, which will be published IN
the morning, and it IS hoped this VIII
end the matter.
Mr.. Echols Welcomed Home.
sTAINTON. VA, August 13.-(special.)
Hon. Edward Echols, the Democratic
nominee for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS arrived
at his home tonight from the state con-
vention. a splendid reception was ac'
corded him by his fellow-citizens and the
Stonewall Brigade Band serenaded nun
at his residence Hon. j. l.. Gordon, OF
New York. and Mr.. Echols responded In
happy terms, and Mr.. Echols invited an
TO partake Of a splendid supper.
The nomination Of Senator Echols Tor
! MISUNDERSTANDING viii make quite a
SHIFT in the situation, and Augusta silver
ite as he IS. Mr. Echols has many devoted
friends among the gold element, and II IS
believed they will vote for him. for
years Senator Echols has been the most
popular Democrat here and has beaten
all corners.
Augusta and Staunton elect this au-
tumn two members TO the House and one
state senator Almost by consent Au'
gllsta names the House delegates and the
| city furnishes the senator. Since MT
| Echols's nomination at Roanoke II l0oK'
| as IL this time-honored plan may be as
| turbed and Augusta Is likely TO name th'
senator. However there has been litt'
| talk as to names Of candidates, though II
| is understood the venerable ex-senator
| Absalom Kolner will be urged az Mr.
! Echols's successor. Many Democrats say
| they will vote for no man who will mol
promise to vote for Senator Daniel whef
| he comes up for reelection this winter.
Convention and other Notes.
All Of the Richmond delegates have re-
/ turned from Roanoke with the exception
! of a few who extended their travels q
| other points. and q number Of those from
! other sections Of the State were I'm ems
| city yesterday en- route TO their homes
| The work Of the convention gives very
general satisfaction. Both the ticket and
| platform are acceptable.
Major william III. Sands. MT II. NJ
| Smith. Jr., and the iatter's son. Harry
| left Roanoke yesterday for a ten days
outing on their wheels. Their Intention
| is to 20 to Harper's Ferry, touching on
| their way the following points: Buchanan
Natural Bridge Lexington, stanton
Basic City. Strasburg, Harrisonburg, Ne"
/ Market. winchester, and Harpers Ferry
Mr.. l.. c. Han. the Western Unions
chief operator at Norfolk. and Messrs
| Samuel r. CrOwder and G. W. White. Of
| this city, went up 10 assist In handling
| the convention specials. These three eX
perts contributed in large measure t'
/ the fine service given by the Western
| Union.
Judge w. T.. Rhea, who made a splendid
! address before the convention, promised
| Mr.. Wallace to make speech before thu
! Powhatan Club during the campaign.
Mr.. c. p. Cardwell son Of Judge r. III
| Cardwell, IS being urged by numerous
| friends in Hanover county to announce
| himself candidate for seat In thu
next House OF Delegates. 1t is probable
| that he will yield TO their. wishes.