The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09

J Of the state. In a fight between whites
and negroes tonight one negro was shot.
More trouble Is expected.
RICHMOND REDEEMED.
LATRINBURG. " c.. Nov S.-Special.
Election passed of quietly with very few
negroes Offering TO vote. Four townships
OF the lower end Of this county, in which
was waged the hottest campaign outside
Of Wilmington give 800 Democratic ma
jority; Richmond county overcomes 700
Republican majority.
The Fusion candidate for Congress.
Dockery. lives I'm this county. He receiv-
ed six votes here. Bellamy Democrat
is elected Overwhelmingly
The adjoining county of Robson over
comes a large Fusion majority.
Richmond county was singled out by
Governor Russell in his insulting proclaim
alton: il overcomes 1900 Fusion majority
with fully 1900 Democratic.
Business was entirely suspended ana
perfect quiet prevailing gave the appear
ance of Sunday.
Governor Russell passed here AZ 5;5O !.
NJ, and was met at the depot by "a good
humored crowd Of red shirts. who fouhd
him in the baggage car. When accosted
as fatty" ne appreciated the huInor OF
the situation and chuckled.
Three cheers and a tiger were then
given for the red shirts. the thing or an
things the Governor hates.
PEARSON ELECTED.
ASHEVILLE. y. c., November ~
Special-Th's county very close. pear
son Republicam elected over Crawford
CDemooraD by about 1000 majority IN the
Ninth Congressional District.
THE DEMOCRATIC CYCLONE.
WILMINGTON. y. c.. November s.
The Star claims that the Democrats have
elected every member OF the Legislature
from the sixth Congressional District
except possibly ono Senator. which is In
doubt. Returns thus far show universal
Democratic gains
Returns are al coming the Democratic
wav-it seems 10 be n regular tornado
The majority OF Bcllamy CDemocrap
for Congress I'm this district may reach
5000. which would be Democratic gam
OF 5000
The Democratic majority lor the state
ticket will oe '9rgs. and probably six
Democratic cong'cssmen are elected. The
LEGISLATURE will he strongly Democratic.
BIG DEMOCRATIC GAIN
GREENSBORO, y c.. November s.
snocial-Countv Chairman Scales esti-
mates the Democratic majority at 500
The entire ticket Is elected. A gain OF
I 800 was made on the office Of sheriff.
The election passed off quietly.
DEMOCRATIC GAINS.
TARRORO. n. c.. November S.-Spe-
cial.-The election passed off very quietly
Fdgecombe county ticket Is elected by
100 majority Nash county goes Demo
cratic by go: Martin. $50; Wilson, 200
beaufort, 300 Pitt county gives a small
Democratic majority. Small claims the
First Congressional District over Skin
ner The Second Congressional District
is IN doubt.
THE DAY AT WILMINGTON.
WILMINGTON, y. c.. Nov. Especial.
Election day dawned in Wilmington
bright and clear, and voting was brisk
at all the precincts from the very start.
The white vote was nearly all cast by
8 O'Clock. The negro ballot was much
more fun than anticipated.
There was not single disturbance Of
any consequence at any of the precincts.
However every precaution was taken
i'm the preparation for trouble. Many la
dies and children abandoned their homes
and congregated at hotels and private
residences. The military company was
at their armory all day, and are there
tonight.
Soon after nightfan reports Of a Sc
rious disturbance ia the Fifth Ward
snread through the city. II was said
that the negroes were preparing TO take
possession Of certain precinct. where
they were in large majority. to prevent
as they claimed, the white men from
stealing IL. For a while a riot seemed
imminent The military was however
uD in line for marching orders and
the rapid-hre gun was gotten ready for
action. BY 1880 the clouds had all
cleared away. and up 10 a late hour
the streets are reasonably quiet
Governor Russell came 10 Wilmington
on an early train. voted and Immediately
went across the river into Brunswick
county. He remained on his farm until
sl5 +. NJ. when he came back TO the
city and left on a west-bound train for
Raleigh.
There is every indication that the
senator from this district is elected by
loo majority. OF course. the county
Democratic ticket is elected without op-
position.
Joha H. Beilamy Democrat is elected
IN the Sixth Congressional District by a
good majority. New Hanover county
will send two Democratic members TO the
lowe. house and joins with Brunswick
in sending a Democratic State senator.
DEMOCRATIC TIDAL WAVE.
RALEIGH, n. c., Nov. S.-Returns in
dicate that the Democrats have carried
the First. Third Fifth. Sixth Seventh
and Ninth Congressional districts. Lin
nev is reelected in the Ninth.
Atwater PoDulisD, endorsed by Demo-
Gratis is probably elected in the Fourth.
Ia the Second II is uncertain whether
Fountain PopulisD. supported by Demo
Gratis or White (colorod Republican, Is
elected. 1t looks like Fountain has won.
The Legislature Is Democratic in both
branches by two-thirds majority. The
Democratic judicial ticket elected by
1000.
WILSON. y. c.. Noy. A-Special.-T
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