The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-16
STUMP SPEAKING
IN OLD VIRGINIA
Lee and Lasslter Make
Addresses in DInWiddie
FOR FATHERS SAKE.
Daniel and Hay Hold Forth in Harris
onburg
JOINT DEBATE In AMHERST
congressman Joucs, Otey and Swanson
Spcal, 10 Fine Audiences III Their
Respective districts = Coles
Opens the Republican
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DTNWIDpIE COURTHOUSE. VA, Oc-
tober f5-Major Francis Z. L2ss.ter, the
Democratic laomlree for Congress. and
Hon. r. L. Lse. Jr CT Fairfax. addressed
a large ana enthusiastic gathering Of voters
here to-day.
Major Lasstter was quite severe on the
Inconsistencies Of the Mckinley Adminis-
t~ation and his handling Of Imperialism
and trusts met with 5he hearty approval
of the audience.
Hon e e. Lee was Introduced by Hon
Win g. 3leIlWa:ne and MS speech is con
sidered the best delivered here during the
present campaign. and after his speech
many went forward to shake his hand, es-
recialIy the old soldiers who had known
his iilustrous father.
DANIEL IN THE VALLEY.
HARRISoNBURG. VA, October 10
Senator Daniel. Congressman Hay and
Hon. Nat. Early spoke in the courthouse
assembly hall to-day TO one OF the lar5est
audiences ever seen here.
General J. Z, Roller, General Thomas L.
Rosssr, Hon. W. s. Lurty. and others
spoke TO a much smaller audience on the
courtyard green IN bsfaif OF the Republl-
cans.
That Congressman Hay will be reelected
DN large nidJOI.tE i5 IO!4IeoSu, S'iiti
though there IS not as great enthusiasm
among the Democrats as usual, yet the
Republicans show much greater apathy
Senator Daniel left this afternoon TO
fill an engagement in New York
FIRST REPUBLICAN SPEECH.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, October 10
The first Republican speech of the cam
pa:gn was delivered here tonight at the
courthouse before Il large gathering Of
nv n \ Coles
member of the Legislature from Northum-
beriand county, and prominently mentioned
for Congress on the Republican ticket the
past two campaigns. Chairman Joan NJ.
Griffin presided and introduced the speak
er. He was heartily applauded-
JOINT DISCUSSION
AMHERST. VA. October 15.-This has
been a day unparalleled in the history OF
Amherst for speech-making. each OF the
great political parties having three speak
ers. who took part in joint discussion
which consumed more than four hours
The speaking began IN the couTt-aouse
promptly at noon ard was kept UP until
/ o'clock in the afternoon. The Democratic
speakers were: Hons. II. D. Flood, j. l..
Jeffries and Gem Green. while the Repub-
nclns We're represented by Col Z. l.. HUB
bard w. C. Franklin and Capt. Z. Nj.
louthar The COURTROOM was packed TO
its utmost capacity during the whoe uuie,
and the speakers were cheered TO the echo
as they wcud make their sharp thrusts al
each otaer While contend:nS for the su-
premacy OF the respective parties
Al the conclusion OF the debate the
friends and allies OF eacn SIDE Claimed
victory for their side, but there IS no
doubt in the minds OF any one who IS Ia
mil.ar with the politics OF Amherst bat
that she VIII give her usual Democfatlc %, I.
majority for Bryan. Stevenson ana t-ooo.
JEFFERSON WALLACE
OLIvEi,S VA, OCT. l5,-Tne Demo
cratic CLUB Of B!unt's precinct held
meeting at th!s place Saturday nisht, ant
listened 10 81 forcibie address by jefier-
son Wallace Esq. VITO reviewed the IS
sues OF the campaign IN sinGularly ciefti
and able speech for an hour and nah
On account OF The heavy rain, the croWe
was small, but what they lacked III SizS
they made up in enthusiasm, and tas
meeting was most successful. The uniEer-
sal comment is that Mr.. Wailace's address
* one CT the ablest and most interesting
ever delivered IN this county, and he fully
sustained his reputation as an orator and
q great champion OF Democratic prln-
ciples.
This precinct is now we'll organized. and
is sure to give a large majority TO the
entire ticket Bryan. Stevenson and I,a;11f
are sure of a full vote in Blunt,s pre-
cinct.
MONTAGUE AND MAcHEN.
CJ-LPEPER. VA. Oct. f5.-Attorney-
General Montague and Mr. Lewis Fl,
Nachen spoke to q large crowd IN the
Opera House to-day. a number of ladies
were present. Mr.. Machen was the first
speaker. and he confined his remarks ex-
clusively to imperialism and associate evils
Hon A. j. Montague followed Mr
Maci,en in q strong and fearless arrai2n-
rnent of the trusts TO which he devoted
the most of his time. Mr. Montague was
in fine voice, and mention being made by
Chairman Beclshan IN his Introduction
that Mr.. Montague began his first pre-
paratton for the battle of lfa- near Stew,
ensburg. this county, he was especially
acceptable TO his audience, who sreetef
him with oft-repeated cheers and foIlcwet
closely MS arguments ana conclusions
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