Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-07
THE CANVASS CLOSED,
JOIN s. BARBOUR CLUB GIVES A
= n SMOKER.

0nlOlAII1S.
B To-day. Is election day in Virginia and
eleven other States. The polls will open
as usual at sunrise and close ut sun
set. It goes without saying that Messrs.
John Whitehead and NJ j. Lyons, the
Democratic candidates to represent the
city of Norfolk in. the House Of Dele
gates, will be elected. They have no
opposition, and this fact has enthroned
general apathy In the city. with the
result that the vote to-day will be COM
paratively light.
The candidates, in the absence of op-
position, have not made an active cam
vass. They are both hard workers and
had there been any necessity for an
aggressive canvass they would have
made 1t. M
A DEMOCRATIC SMOKER.
Enthusiasm. oratory and mlrth pre-
vailed at the smoker given by the ohm
S. Barbour First Ward Democratic
Club last night. The hall on Fenchurch
street was comfortably filled. Mr.. j. A.
tee was composed Of the entire mem
bership Of the club, though ALessrs. r.
a. FIT, K. c. Maclean, A. P. Jones, A.
Lagorlo, u. III. Cunningham and W. r.
Johnson were specially designated to
act in this capacity. It was in every
sense rally. not only of the Democ-
racy Oh the First Ward but OF the en-
tire city. Many of the Democratic lead
ers were present and letters of regret
were read from Mayor c. Brooks john
ston. Captain Washington TAYLOR
Judge Thomas II. Wilcox, Mr.. II. l..
Smith, Mr.. r. B. Cooke and City At
torney Taylor.
NOMINEE LYONS FIRST SPEAKER.
The first speaker Of the evening was
Mr.. M. j. Lyons. one Of the nominees
who VIII to-day be elected to the House
OF delegates. He created considerable
enthusiasm by his remarks He strong
~ urged the voters to turn out at TO-
days election, not as a compliment to
NIT. whitehead and himself, but in the
interest of Norfolk Democracy. In his
speech he alluded to the imperialistic
tendency of the Republican party as
represented by the course of the pres
ent administration.
MIR THOM ON EXPANSION.
Mr.. A. P. Thorn was next presented
by Chairman Daily. He was received
win applause. Mr.. Thorn began by
paying pretty compliments to both the
democratic candidates. He differed.
however, with his friend Mr.. Lyons in
iesaru 10 the views on the subject of
the Philippine war. Mr.. Thorn spoke
Tor several minutes on this subject,
Tic di Tile OTlCnt from
the standpoint that the Americans can
not leave the islands. consistent with
national honor and dignity until the
supremacy of our flag is recognized
there He thought the party whose
declarations We're contrary to these
principles would meet with disaster.
Congressman w. a. Young, though
feeling unwell. made a stirring speech,
that victory would perch
upon the banner Of Democracy to-day
In kentucy, Ohio. Nebraska, Iowa and
Maryland.
Mr.. James a. Duncan, Common
wea7th's Attorney. followed Mr.. Young.
Following these speakers came
Messrs. James v. Trehy. T. J. Ran
dolph, Colonel w. w. Sale, and Mr..
w. II. Sergeant. Jr.
The quartette and Billy Seddinger
furnished variety to the entertainment
by way Of songs and recitations.
+. Mr.. John Whitehead was not present,
haveing spent yesterday in Princess
Anne county assisting the regular
Democratic nominee there against the
Independent candidate.
AT the close of the speaking the club
served refreshments to its guests.