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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15
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tains % the sea the people are taking
hold OF this questi0s. They have a right
% speak and for their choice 90 b. record
ed. and they shall Doe heard Frequently
We see In The news columns % the papers
expressions Ike this from the different
counties. THE people are for Tyler, but
the machine is against him. Naturally
one would think then that n the people
are with Tyler Doe is sure to win. but
poor man. How unfortunate he is 10 be
found ON the side OF The people both
alike waiting 90 De run through the
machine, What DO such expressions as
that mean2 Dc al means that The people
are not aroused. and do not come out %
attend 90 their political affairs. While
one man BIS OF trading cattle. another
waiting 0n bis customers, an0lAer tending
to client or a patient. and busy about
their own business and domestic atairs,
a few men whose sole business in this
Commonwealth 10 is 10 look after the
offices 0f their State and county get
together and name the candidates 90
represent tine people But this thing has
gone far enough. All over virginia tho
news comes TO me daily that the people
are aroused and that we VIII win "A glo-
rious victory
ORGANIZATION NECESSARY.
OF ana not opposed t0 party organization.
a county chairman and county commit
teo are necess iry to thc man8s ment of
parfys affairs and to The propagation OK
puty's principles and Dr. .neE are loyal
and true 20 the trust committed to them
anl strive On every lawful way to build
up ,he party they are patriots. perform
ing q duty and labor cd 'fe. hut Wheh-
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MATHEWS FOR TYLER.
He is Endorsed i'm Mass Meeting and
Delegates Instructed for i'm,

Delegates Instructed for Him,
MATTHEWS COURTHOUSE VA. Aug
H.-Spccial-Therc was a mass-Tneeting
Of the Democrats here to-day 10 re-
organize the party and elect delegates 10
the convention for Gloucester ana
Mathews In the absence Of Chairman j..
S. Foster, Judge Ganett called the meet
ing 20 order and stated It's object. Judge
Garnctt was elected chairman and Dr.
Haynes was elected secretary and Mr.. J.
Boyd Sears was unanimously elected
chairman for two years. Judge Garnett
called Mr. Fitchett TO the chair and Oh
ferod the following resolution:
Resolved. That we. the Democratic party
of Mathews county IN mass meeting as
sembled for the purpose of electing dele
gates 10 represent our county In the
Democratic convention Of Gloucester and
Mathews counties, soon 20 meet 20 nomi-
nate a candidate 90 represent up IN the
lower House Of the Legislature of VIZ
gnia and being IN full sympathy with
and most heartily indorsing the funda-
mental doctrines upon which our govern
ment was established that Of the right
Of the people TO bee heard al all times
whether i'm the selection Of their puohc
servants or I'm the shaping OF It's policies
and believing that the time has come
should no longer be elected by the Leg
islature of the State. but by direct vote
of the sovereign voice Of the people as
our governors and members Of the lower
house are elected and recognizing IN the
Hon. j. Hoge Tyler a bold and avowed
advocate of the great sOvele gn right or
the people and knowing him 10 be a tired
and trusted servant. faithful In war and
I'm peace and believing him as between
the candidates for the United states Sen
ate now before the people o be The
choice of "a vast majority of the Democrats
of this county as well ass of the STATE al
large do hereby declare him TO bee the
choice Of this meeting for this office ana
instruct the delegates this day appointed
% instruct the nominee Of the legislative
convention 10 vote and use his earnest
efforts for the election Of Governor IyleT
for United states Senator
Judge Garuett supported his resolution
I'm an eloquent and enthusiastic speech.
Air. John b. Donovan and 4. L. Nc
Creadv spoke in behalf Of the resolution.
Mr. Robert higgins moved TO substitute
the name of vs.. A. Jones in the place OF
Governor Tyler's name. The motion was
NOT seconded MI George Hunley OPP
posed The resolution on the ground mat X
was acainst the precedent iu Mathews 10
instruct delegates and 10 is premature
10 instruct now and would iniure our
candidate in the coming election. Mr.
j. Bovd Sears seconded the resolution
heartily ar. G.. J.. T. Lane opposed
the resolution.
Judge Garnett closed the discussion with
rlueing speech and the resolution was
adopted by a large majority.
Ten districts then held meetings ana
elected The county committee and dele-
gates 10 the House Convention.
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THE SPLIT IN LUNENBURG.
Ellis Faction Threaten 10 Oppose
Winn-Compromis May be Made.

BLACKSTONE. VA, Aug. H.-Special
To-day was Lunenburg County Court
The Ellis faction that withdrew from the
senatorial convention at this place on
Wednesday last held a meeting on the
court green and passed resolutions favor
ing Tyler for senator and denouncing the
action Of the Democratic conventio here
in Nominating VIM for the State Sen
ate. twelve delegates We're named by the
chairman. r. j. Tisdale 20 attend meet
ing I'm Lawrenceville on August 2Sih at
which time a candidate viii be named TO
oppose Vim.
II was given out that Z. p. Buford,
the present representative in the Legs
lature from Brunswick county would be
the candidate named az that time.
Colonel James Mann. Of Nottoway, was
called up0n and addressed the meeting
in behalf Of Governor Tyler. but advocat-
ing harmony I'm the party. Later In the
evening friends OF the Wlnn and Ellis ele-
ments made efforts 10 bring the two sides
together by giving 10 Ellis the nomination
10 the House No definite action was
taken but a later meeting was arranged
for Al which time it IS hoped some agree
ment may be arrived at There Is much
excitement and fleeing Still runs high.
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CAROLINE DEMOCRATS.
Wickham Endorsed Tyler Men Gain
a Point-No Nomination.

BOWLING GREEN. VA. August II
speciaI.-The Democratic County Com
mittce of Caroline met in the courthouse
to-day and elected the following dele
gates To- the Senatorial Convention:
q II. Smith. 2. a. CJavatt. Arch Sam
uel Clarence Bowers. j. W. Jones D. b.
Powers. Jr.. r. d. Cogbiil. 7. y. Welch.
Resolutions were passed endorsing Hon.
"A. r. Wickham and instructing the dele
gates 10 vote for him.
The committee decided to postpone all
action in regard to nominating can
dfdate for the House Of Delegates until
September court. The Tyler men claim
this as a victory for them.
There are two candidates for the nomi-
nation. one Mr.. r. G.. Moncure. a son
of Judge T.. c. Moncure, is an avowed
Martin man. and favored an early con-
vention. The other, Mr.. ID. b. Powers.
Jr.. is supposed 90 be for Tyler and ia
yored delay.
Much interest IS manifested by the
voters and the contest Will be close and
spirited.
The Republicans are not likely to put
any candidate IN the field. but it is be
lieved that there viii be a Popullst or
Independent candidate.
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PAGE PRIMARIES.
Democrats Of Luray Elect Delegates To
the County Convention.

LURAY. VA. August 13.-Democratic
primaries were held in Luray yesterday
for the purpose of electing delegates 10
the convention which meets here August
2,th TO name a candidate for the House
of Delegates from Page and Rappahan-
mock counties. The following We're elect
Ell delegates. s. j. Richey II. V. dud-
son. s. b. Shenk. a. w. McKim, j. G.
Burner II. +. Miller and Joseph Ellis,
and alternates: j.. n. Kern. J. w. Grove,
a. f.. Viands. s. A. Walton. J.. Zekcl
Ambrose Fox and II NJ Falkenstein.
The indications point TO the nomination Of
Hon. r. S. Parks. who is the present del
cgate. and who has already announced
his candidacy. lie IS said TO be a Martin
man.
AT the same meeting the following del
ogates were elected 20 the Senatorial con-
venton. which meets in Berryville next
saturday. TO name a candidate for the
Senate from Page. Warren and Clarke
counties: r.. S. Parks. w. c.. Lauck. G.
w Broyles T.. W Weaver. T. A. smoot,
I w. Ruffncr and w. Fox. Should the
democratic split n Clarke county which
county is entitled 10 name the candidate
anpear TO endanger the election Of the
Senator it is more than likely Mr.. Parks
Will be named as compromise candidate.
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JAMES CITY DIVIDED.
Some Delegates for Tyler and Martin
Each-Ali for % Gardner Tyler.

Esch-AIi for - Gardner Tyler.
WILLIAMSBURG VA, Aug H.-Spe-
claL-The Democrats Of James city met
here to-day at the CoCurthouse to elect
delegates 60 The convention which meets
here August 3lst to nominate a candidate
Tor the Senate and House OF Delegates.
SIR a. j. Barnes, coutty chairman,
called the meeting 90 order and was
made permanent chairman. The motion
prevailed 20 invite candidates present 90
address the mass meeting before the
delegates were elected.
Hon. u. Gardner Tyler declared that
IL nominated Dee would abide by the wish
es OF the people as expressed in conven-
zion assembled. lie will vote FOR sena-
tor as instructed.
Mr. C.. W. Robinson, Of Newport News.
though he ought 20 be nominated for the
Senate and declared himself a Martin
man.
Mr +. c. Madison, candidate for the
House was for the people and would
vote as instructed on every question.
Dr. Crafford. of Warwick. was for Mar
tin for senator as was Mr. b H. Evan.
of York. both candidates for the House
nomination but the latter would abide
by the wishes OF The convention.
II was decided 20 elect DELEGATES by dis
tricts The voters from their respec-
tive districts retired and named the fol-
lowing delegates.
Stonehouse-John NJ. Jennings.
Powhatan-Joha A. Barnes. =. T.
COwles aud w. w. Ware.
Jamestown-W. b. Wynne and a. j.
Barnes
The delegates are an for Hon. D. Gard
ner Tyler ior The Senate and are divided
as 70 the House candidates.
There was considerable confusion about
the close of The meeting owing TO a mo.
ton 90 instruct but q IS claimed that
The delegates will go Uninstructed and
that the sense Of the meeting was against
Instructions.
AN the delegates except one Is for Hon.
Thomas 5. Martin for the United States
Senate.
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A regular meeting Of r. z. Lee Camp,
sons Of Confederate Veterans was held
an Lee Camp Hall last night Comman-
der +. Leslie Spence Jr, presided
"A committee from Pickett camp consist
ing Of Comrades Johnson Woody and
ovens were present and extended the
Camn an invitation 20 go on an outing
10 West point. The invitation was ac-
cepted.
The Committee on Entertainment were
instructed to provide an entertainment
for the 18th OF September
Misses Hattie Blankenship and Ger
trude Norvell. Of Lynchburs. Va. mem
beers Of the Daughters OF the Contederacy
muob nleased with the session OF the
Camp.
remarks were made by Comrade .Rives
and Rennie. and Comrades Boiling and
Smith of Lee Camp.
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prof. J. W Mallot. OF the University OF
virginia. was IA the city Yesterday, and
Rolling OF the Water Department. ard
Dr Levy. 81 this city. on the subject 81
me examination 70 oe made OF Jamex
river water. I'm order 10 discover the hest
means OF clearing and Purifying H. Or.
Mallet Is 20 make-the chemical analysis
and pr Levy the ARCHAEOLOGICAL exami.
tfsn Prof Mallet yesterday arrange 4
with superintendent Boiling the several
depths n which samples % the wa'as ara
10 Re taken from the reservoir. a1l the
dates on which they are 10 be taken and
shipped 10 him az the University.
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for United states senator. James +. Bib
and James H. Shelton are the candidates
seeking the nomination. y. Nj. Daniel
will accept II nominated. II Is Thought
that an effort will be made to get some
one else TO run before the primaries or
TO not submit his claims 10 the primary
vote In the later case he vote will
be small In the primary
Some say the MACHINE in this county
got busted last spring In the county
election and has not been repaired yet.
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THE TIMES: RICHMOND VA. TUESDAY. AUGUST Is. $780,

OF the candidates for the State Senate
were present.
Yesterday was county court day. The
case OF James Siscoe. colored, charged
with attempting an assault on Alberta
Rel. colored was called. but had TO be
laid over until next court. because OF the
absence Of one OF the most important
witnesses.
Large quantities Of melons are being
shinped from this section. but the shippers
are greatly discouraged. owing TO the low
prices.
The schooner Grace Van Dousen, IS
loading here with wood for the New York
market
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POLITICS IN CAMPBELL.
Convention 20 Endorse Glass for state
Senator-Horslcy Agreed on

LYNCHBURG, VA, Aug H-Special-
The Campbell County Democratic EXecu-
tive Committee met to-day and called a
convention to nominate a candidate for
the House of Delegates t0 meet al Rust
burg August 9th. The committee con-
coded the right OF Lynchurg 10 nominate
the candidate for state Senate and invtei
Carter Glass. the citys nominee. 10 appear
before the convention for ratification Of
the nomination by the county. Tho nomi-
nation of j. r. Horseiey for hoater MEM
Der Of the House was agreed Co.. he hav-
ing been put mp last week by tie Apo
mattoX county Democrats.
Captain j. G.. Featherst0n will stand for
denomination for the House from Camp
bell Judge Frank Nelson viii also be a
oanlllafn.
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Two for Tyler.

IVY DEPOT VA. Aug. Especial
At the regular Democratic primary at
this precinct. 10 elect delegates 10 the
county convention. which IS TO choose
candidates for the legislature. a resOlu-
ti0i censuring Senator Martin for his
opposition 10 tho popular ccciion Of
United states senators. was defeated b.
a vote OF q 90 o. A formal vote Tor
delegates was then taken, and 9. II.
Anderson and j. j.. Wood were elected.
The delegates We're not instructed. as
they were known % be for Governor
TYLER
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TYLER MARTIN
SENATORIAL FIGHT
Many Counties Elect Delegates to
Legislative Conventions.
EACH CANDIDATE HAS FRIENDS,
Nanscmond and Northampton Claim
Martin Victorious - Ia Other
Places the Sentiment il rs
Strong for Governor Tyler,

CAPE CHARLES. VA. August H.
spccial-1hc Democratic mass meeting
held in the courthouse az Eastyille today
was probably one OF The largest meetings
Of the Kind ever held iu Northampton
r0unty which is an evidence Of how
thoroughly the people are aroused over
The senatorial fight ass Che meeting was
called with especial reference Co the sem
atorshlp. the candidates for abe Ieeis-
laturc having expressed q strong desire
20 lct the people be heard and make
known their choice for such an important
Office.
a SHARP FIGHT
The mceitr was called to order by
the county chairman. Dr. Wilkins. after
which George A. p0rramorc who is
strong John -. Nottingham man for the
House OF Delegates. offered "a resolution
endorsing Governor Tyler for Senator.
Several speeches were made by the
friends of Senator Martin against on-
dorsiug any one for senator. and made
"a strong plea 20 lct the representative
go TO the Legislature without INSTRUCT
tons. The Tyler resolution was over
whclming.y defeated and resulted in a
strong victory for the Martin people
PEOPLE TO HAVE a SAY.
AS compromise measure the mass
meeting passed resolutions calling upon
the County Committee to place the names
Of both Senator Martin and Governor
Tyler ON the tickets M tho primary cleo
tion for h0ater delegate nomination Au-
gust 2ith $50 the people could have an OPP
portuuity % express their choice for scn-
Rt0r The meeting was not generally
known 200 the lower part of the county
where Senator Martin is strongest. the
cell Of the county chairman not having
been published until llst Saturday. AS
result of the meeting to-day the Martin
forces gather renewed strength and claim
thcy win carry The county two 90 one.
This was county court day and the new
courthouse was used for the FIRST time,
There were about five hundred people at
the meeting to--1y
TAIR BEGINS TODAY.
The twelfth annual meeting Of the
Chesapeake Agricultural Fair Associa-
ton opens tomorrow here and VIII con-
tiuucd for four days. A gang of car
ponters and laborers have been work
ing at the grounds for The past week.
ana tonight everything BE- in thorough
order for Che opening tomorrow.
The stables are well filed with race
horses the entry list embracing some
sixty different horses from Baltimore
Richmond. Norfolk. and various parts OF
Maryland. Virginia North Carolina and
the Eastern Shore. The race premiums
aggregate "a little over two thousand dol
lars for The four days. and from the
record OF some of The racers NOW ON the
,.rorr1e thore win no como f,o e,,ort a..
-. t.t ca
'.r ''" ,''i'
Inc eAhlults nave been coming I'D pretty
lively to-day ANA tho prospects for
very successful fair is promised Mr. A.
I,rockanh.rouah ,-n, has baon secretary
49, .,..-.f ,..,-s b. 1li,,o, ,.,..,,.tti,, mos.
,, 80 ..l.,t,,,.
f'oie I'd MAKE I'D. meeting an II.. '''i'l9
one A game OF p'se ban ana balloon as
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MARTIN MAN IN NANSEM0kD
Walter Jordan Named for the House.
Delegates are Uninstructed.

SUFFOLK, VA, Aug. H.-Special.-
Nansemond county's Democracy spoke to-
day boy nominating four -hfths OF the
man for the General Assembly. lie is
Walter Jordan. chairman Of the county
Board OF Supervisors The result was no
surprise. Nansemond was practically
conceded 20 BOykin and Martin.
A large mass-meeting was held this
afternoon in the auditorium OF the city
Hall Theatre Or. Thomas III Barnes.
former state senator presided and p. L.
Pruden was secretary. Despite the adop.
ton of resolution debarring Republi.
cans and non-residents from the hall and
the presence OF police officer on the
door. there was a number Of outsiders la
the meeting. They were well behaved
The fight OF the day came when a
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AHohhy Horse Row.

PETERSBURG. VA. Aug. 1i.-Special.
4 df0icuifv occurred tonight I'm POca-
hontas between While Uzzell and negro
named Robert CROKER. Hobby horses
are being run in Pocahontas under the
v.es 0rdered of one OF the horses by
Tzzen ne applied an insulting epithet to
the latter and also threw rock az him.
I-1,eli then drew pistol and shot al the
negro but the BAN failed % take effect.
Roth were arrested, but subsequently re-
leased on bail.
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CHARGED WITH BRIBERY
Mr.. w. Vi. Priton Makes Bitter At
tack on Martin at Martinsville.

tack on Martin at Nartinsville
MARTINSYILLE VA, Aug M-Spe-
clal-County Court is i'm session to-day,
and there Is one OF the largest crowds
seen here in many years. After court
adjourned for dinner William NJ. Priton
addressed large crowd in front OF the
courthouse in behalf of Hon. j. HoEe
Tyler for the United States Senate. George
J.. Richardson replied in favor Of Senator
Martin.
Mr. Priton gave a rejolnder and ar
raignod the trusts In the most powerful
way, and said they were grinding the
people. and that Thomas ). Martin had
refused 10 vote for a tax on the trusts
and that he had bribed his way into the
Senate and with money furnished him by
the trusts and expected TO keep his seat
IN the Senate TN the same way.
The Democratic party had a mass-meet-
ing and reelected Mr.. Robert Gregory
as chairman and appointed the second
Saturday In September as the time for
holding the convention 10 nominate =
candidate for the Legislature.
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Pickett Camp.

Commander Bass called the Camp to
order last night.
Prayer was offered by Chaplain Wins
ton. ~ ~
.rhe resolutions on Mai. w. W. Parker
We're read by Capt. John Thompson
Brown. The report OF the committee
was adopted by q rising vote
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NEW KENT POLITICS.
Delegates Elected 20 Convention
County Court Day.-Big Melon Crop.

OAK. VA, August 1L-SpeciaI.-The
Democrats of this county called meet
ing at the courthouse on yesterday for
the purpose OF nominating delegates TO
attend the convention. which wili b. s..aI
AT Williamsburg on the 3lst inst. Hons ID.
Gardner Tyler and Herbert j. LOWS, two
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WINDY POINTERS.
They viii Have Great Time Thurs
day Night.

The Windy Point club viii give a water
melon feast al their club house. on Mar
shall Park. Twenty eighth and FRANKLIN
streets. on August the I'm, q ~" l. "
,rhere viii De- some fast sailing. as tia
Pointers wifi have plenty ~ wind. and a
blg time may be looked forward y.
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LOUISA TO VOTE.
People 10 Express Choice tor United
states senator at Primary.

LOUISA. VA. Aug. -Special-Oniy
a small crowd was ai court to-day. No
general interest manifested In politics.
The Democratic Executive Committee or
dered primary elections 10 be held az the
precincts on the sth OF September TO
elect delegates 10 meet al the Courthouse
on the 9ih to nominate d candidate for
the LEGISLATURE. The voters viii have
The privilege OF expressing their choice
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They wanted somebody 20 vote
for: they felt that individual liberty
and freedom were slipping away from
them. They felt that men that should be
their servants We're becoming their mas
tiers, and | could not. and did not, refuse
u take up their cause and. with
prayer 10 God and guide and bless me- ]
entered this race. and under Ills
guidance. ] shall win %; for the people
the people of Nirginla-are on our side
and surely they are mightler than that
which Is against MS. Ny candidacy was
announced on the 18th day Of July. Ny
opponents felt a forewarning OF defeat.
and IN less than three days ordered
primaries and conventions. whore they
had matters an pre-8rrangoi thus show
ing and admitting both their unfarnoss
and their weakness Delegates We're
elected in Norfolk county. IN Richmond
city I'm Orange NOttOway Rockingham.
and "a few other points on a few Gays
notice. and before ] could arran-e 20
have candidate IN the field or present
my cause 10 the people Ny name has not
b this day been allowed 10 go before a
single county or city yet where a candi-
date for the legislature has been selected
The case IS before the people Of Virginia
VIII they rise In their imperial might and
say. we will DO heard unon This as
well as upon every other question that
SO intimately concerns u.s."
u am glad 90 stand here to-day and talk
90 the people among whom I was reared
Around me are my neighhors ana friends
You know my life as / said In the
beginning: and q will be a matter Of
choice satisfaction 10 me. even II the
cause for which / stand shall 20 down IN
defeat. TO feel that those who knew me
best have stood up as one man In nav
support. But I have the satisfaction OF
telling you to-day that ! believe the
battle is already won. From the noun