The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-05
Discretion the Better Part Of Valor
in New Hanover.
BEST TO PUT UP NO TICKET.
An Independent Ticket May Be
Sprung at the Last Moment, Bnt
the Negroes Recognize That
They are Whipped and
Have Given
I'm.

NliSSllNb lONs y. g, NOV. special
To all appearances the negro has been
completely conquered here. Not a drop
OF blood has been shed. and there has
been no cheating at the ballot-box Yet
the whites have won victory. At the
meeting OF the Republican county con-
Vention tonight II was practically ths
unanimous sentiment that IL would ba
better for the race TO place no ticket
In the field for county officers.
THE parade OF the red shirts to-day
convinced me that the whites mean busi-
ness. said one OF the orators I'VE
cannot hope to win. and II we run
ticket many of us will be- killed. Let
US follow the advice OF our grand leader.
Governor Russell. and give up the coun-
ty Offices. We got along without them
Tor many years, and can live without
them again
INDEPENDENT TICKET.
IL Is possible, Of course, and even
probable, that an Independent ticket
will be sprung at the last moment. But
the negroes realize that they are beaten.
They are now under hack. The victory
has cost the whites days Of hard work.
and thousands of dollars invested in
firearms, but 1t is worth what was paid
for IL.
The negroes will turn out to vote for
Oliver Dockery for Congress and for
their candidates for Senator and tho
State House of Representatives. Tha
race for Congress IS going to be close.
John ID. Bellamy Of Wilmington. Is the
Democratic candidate. He is hopeful oe
success.
Had a compromise not been reached
there Is no doubt that It would have
been unsafe for Governor Russell to
come here. He Is hated by the whites,
and so intense is the feeling against
him many hot-headed men would not
have hesitated to DO him violence.
TO IMPEACH RUSSELL.
The Democrats are absolutely sure of
tho House of Representatives, but tksy
are not so certain of the State Senate
They are exceedingly hopeful OF getting
control of both branches OF the General
Assembly, i'm order that they may undo
some of the fusion legislation. An EFFORT
will be made, too, TO impeach Governor
Russell. There is a rumor In circulation
that the reason why the Governor want
ed the two original Democrats with
drawn and others put up was that the
terms of the agreement were that the
members from New Hanover soould noe
vote to impeach the Governor. IL Is
stated upon reliable authority that no
promise OF the sort was made, ana
that Messrs. Rountree and Willard VIII
be free TO vote TO impeach or not as
they may choose.
CAMPAIGN STORIES
Notwithstanding the seriousness OF tho
campaign, there have ben many hu-
morous Incidents. Ii is told OF an old
negro who had become frightened ana
run away into the swamps, that he came
out after a few days, and a numpe'
OF whites met him in road They ad-
vised him TO go back 20 his hlding pldce
and remain until after election. Ihe oia
fellow replied:
"Marsters. | Is but common, low
down niggger, and 1 Is done concluded
dat dis here Angry-SaXOn race ousnc
IN rule. and ! amt gwne to vote asln
en-
Mr.. Ireden Meares tells this one;
Nv old cook asked me one morning.
"Nr Meares. what Is all dis ! hears
about die White folks gwine TO Kill do
niggersg'
yes. sir. l done been looking at oae
thing ebry day
well. you see that pistol?'
II was jes' noticin' It as you plnted 'o
it,"
"You know I have brought out my OLD
dup.llnE plSibls anu 'iNNh'"
20 Gawd. I neber knowd you nah
dem pistols til tother day
well. We are going 20 XIII the COOKS
first TO make sure that kerosene ana
poison will not be used
'Mister Meares. don Kill me for you
knows ise Democratic niger
A GOOD ONE.
Mr. Walter II. Neal can always make
an audience laugh aud shout by telling
this
AN old man had a dream that Dan
Russell had died and Of course did not
20 to Heaven. The dreamer went down
into the lower regions 10 hunt for Dan
but could not find him. lie heard 8roans
ing under sorghum kettle and was
about 10 investigate and learn the cause
Of IL when His Saianic Majesty cams
down from his throne. Don't touch that
kettle said he Dan Russell IS under
there He has been raising so much hell
in North Carolina | was afraid he would
set up opposition 10 me II | allowed hin
TO run at large in here p"
THE ARSENAL.
The other day the editors Of the Will
mington Messenger invited some gentles
men 10 inspect their arsenal. The rinel
and pistols were greatly admired but no
one thought 20 comment upon the ;wen-
ty yards OF new rope that was there.
This IS our principal weapon remark
ed Business Manager Jackson. as ha
called attention 10 the rope when tho
party was about 10 leave. Y. r.. ~.