The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-08
SAYS BRYAN WILL WIN
HEa AND JUDGE MANN TO SPEAK.
Campaign to be Opened Under Aus

ing News From the Old
Tentll-Other Political
Notes.
Hon. William Atkinson Jones, the dean of
the Virginia delegation in Congress, who
will speak at the Democratic rally in Clay
Ward tonight, arrived in the city late yes
terday afternoon, and is the guest of Capt
Lamb, on Fulton Hill, where he will be en-
tertained until tomorrow, after which he
will be- the guest of Colonel John S. Har--s
wood during the remainder of his stay in
Richmond.
Mr. Jones talks most encouragingly of
the Democratic prospects throughout the
country, and expresses the belief that
Bryan will be elected, and that the next
House OF Representatives will be con-
troled by the Democratic party.
THE outlook for Democratic success
said he, ''is growing brighter every day,
and I have every reason to believe that
Mr.. Bryan Will be our next President
was in Baltimore some weeks ago, and the
party leaders there wore long faces, and
said they had an uphill fight before them,
to carry the State of Maryland for Bryan;
the same men had grown absolutely conf
dent of success, and assured me that Mary
land was safe for the Democratic ticket
beyond all doubt.
.'In Washington. where I called at Con-
gressional headquarters several days ago
I found the same air of confidence among
the Democratic leaders, and was assured
that the most encouraging reports were
coming in from all over the country.
Mr.. Jones said he thought West Virginia
would swing back into the Democratic
column, and that Mr.. Bryan's recent tour
of the State had materially aided in the
bringing about of such result.
When asked his opinion on the subject
of electing! judges by direct vote OF the
people in Virginia, Mr.. Jones replied most
emphatically that he was in favor of the
proposition.
: II have all along said he, Favored
the election Of officers-from constable 70
president-by the people, and sun hoid
TO those views.
Mr. Jones looks in good trim Tor the
vigorous campaigning, which he will be
called ,,pon to do. He Is one of the most bril-
liant campaign orators in Virginia. and IS
always crowded with engagements during
the progress Of political struggle IN the
State.
rhe public meeting to be held under the
auspices of the Clay Ward ActlVes To-
night promises TO De Sisihu 9"eSess
Mr.. Jones and Judge Mann are among
tho ahlast campaign orators in the State,
and the hall will no doubt be packed with
enthusiastic hearers.
II his health will permit, President Snead
will preside and will present Captain
Lamb, who, after: brief speech, will
Introduce the distinguished speakers.
Congressman Jones will lead off, as
Judge Mann canont get here until o'clock
tonight.
The annual election of officers will take
Mace before the speaking begins, and it
looks as if all the present officers will De.
chosen to succeed themselves by acclama-
ton.
AS this is the opening Of the campaign
here, arrangements have been made 90
make the occasion q grand one. band
of twelve pieces has been secured, anu
everything will be liv.ey.
COL. BUTTON RETURNS.
Colonel Joseph Button; secretary OF the
State Committee, arrived in the city last
night, from his home in Appnmattox, and
will remain most of the time until the
campaign is over. He said the Democracy
OF the Tenth District was in finer shape
than he had ever seen il, and he did not
see. with the splendid organization which
was being effected, how it was possible to
defeat Mr. Flood for Congress.
Senator Jeffries, who was billed to speak
at F,incastle next Monday, will speak at
buckingham Courthouse instead, and
Senator Flood will meet Col. Hubbard, his
Republican opponent, at the former place
in Joint debate Senator Thomas S. Martin
will also speak at Buckingham with Mr..
Jeffries.
Senator Martin has also consented to
speak at Appcmattox Courthouse the first
Thursday in October.
The date of the basket picnic, which was
advertised for September 18th, at Stone
wall Appomattox county. has been
changed to October 9Th. Governor Tyler,
Leutenant-Governor Echols. Senator Flood
and Mr. Walter 3. Richards. of Warren
county, will make addresses on the oeea-
sion. Another big picnic viii be held at
Pamplins, a point on the line between
Charlotte, Prince Edward and Appomattox
counties, on the 17th Of October. These
counties are in three Congressional Dis
trfcts. and Messrs. Lassiter, Otey and
FLOOD of the Fourth. Sixth and Tenth,
respectively, will be present and address
.+ta voters The meeting will be presided
over by Chairman EIlyson, who will also
make an address.
,!EFFRIES is HAPPY.
Senator John L. Jetfries, of Culpeper,
who as one of the Democratic electors
nj large for the State, is making such
vigorous campaign for the ticket, was in the
city yesterday and expressed himself as
very much encouraged at the bright pros
spects for democratic success all along the
lines.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson. Chairman of
The State Democratic Committee. stated
yesterday that he would attend the Con-
ference of Democrats at-sNewport News
to-day, which was to have taken place
On Yesterday, but which was ies.t-
roned because pressing private .snd po-
liticel matters claimed the chairman's
attention here. He viii leave here
this morning. and will go directly
10 Newport News, and dc what he can
to pour oil on troubled waters in the
Second District.
WILL VOTE FOR WooLEY.
Rev. DR.. S. A. Steel. pastor OF Cen
tenary Methodist church. has written a
three column article for the Richmomnd
Christian Advocate, in which he tells how
zhe will vote in November
.He says he will cast histvete fer John
G.. Woo1ey, the Prohibition candidate for