Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-28
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Richmond. Va, Oct. 27-The n,ost
notable meeting of the campaign In this
section was held here tonight under
the auspices OF the Clay Ward Aetivea
numerous and influential organiza-
ton, speeches being made by ATTORNEY
General a. j. Montague and Hon.
James Lindsay Gordon, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney of New York.
Mr.. Montague and Mr.. Gordon make
strong team. and it is rarely that
political speeches have been SO highly
enjoyed.
II is hoped that the effect of the nu-
merous meetings held. and to be held
WI. rouse the voters. Up to this time
displayed here, and it seems likely that
the vote will be very light.
THE OLD VAN LEW HOME.
Many people have today sought adj
mission to the old Van Lew mansion
in the eastern portion of the city 20
catch glimpse of the secret chamber.
Wherein Miss Van Lew, the Federal
spy. concealed and fed many Union
soldiers during the civil war.
During the meeting of the National
Bankers Association here q few weeks
ago. member of that body who was
Union soldier. visited the old house
and pointed out the entrance to the
secret chamber. which is just under the
roof. He said that Miss Van Lew had
hidden him therein during the war, and
that he spent fourteen days in the
dark, gloomy place.
THIRD DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.
A meeting OF the Third District Dem
ocratic Committee, held here to-day,
brought to light the fact that the me-
groes are registering all over the dis
trict. and the chances are that the
vote for Allan Will be very heavy,
The committee decided that, although
there seems to be no doubt of the cleo
ton of Captain Lamb. II would be the
part OF wisdom to take no chances. 1t
was. therefore. decided to make the
campaign warm one from now on.
and to urge upon the Democrats the
necessity for going to the polls.
MARRIED IN PHILADELPHIA.
Miss Rosa Remke. of this city. was
Mr.. Hicks The young lady was on q
visit 70 the Quaker City, and her
friends here had no idea that she con-
tempiated matrimony. Her husband is <
nearly twenty years her senior.
CURSED a LADY.
Quite an exciting scene occurred In
the lobby of the Lexington Hotel this
morning. AIR. f. Snyder, bookkeeper for
the hosiery, 1T Is said, entered the of
flee and cursed and abused Mr.. Sam
Atkinson. son OF the proprietress Mrs.
y. d. Atkinson. Mr.. Snyder had been
drinking, 1t is claimed and Mr.. and
Mrs. Atkinson told him to go away
from the hotel and return when sober.
and all differences between them could
be settled. This, according to state
ments witnesses. MIR. Snyder was
unwilling to do. Hot words followed
and the bookkeeper was knocked down
in The lobby by Mr.. Atkinson.
The former swore out warrant
against the latter, charging him with
assault. MIR. Atkinson gave himself up
at the Second Police Station this af-
ternoon. and was bailed for his APP
pearance in the Police Court
Mr.. Snyder has been employed at
the hotel since October list Prior to
tnat date he was bookkeeper at the
Hygeia, Old Point.
THE GOVERNOR BACK.
Governor Tyler has returned from
newport News. and was at his desk
o-day. He was very busy with rou-
tine matters that have accumulated in
his absence. Judge George z. Cassell.
OF Radford. accompanied the Governor
home and Is his guest at the mansion.
The Governor says the Judge and Mr..
nest speeches at Newport News last
night.
CAPT. PENDLETON ACQUITTED.
Capt. William B. Pendleton. who kill
ed William Francisco at Cuckoo.
Louisa county. yesterday. has been ac-
Quilted on the ground of self-defense.
The coroner's jury after spending
nearly ali of to-day in taking testi-
mony, brought in verdict to the effect
that Francisco came to his death from
n pistol shot fired by William y. Pen
dleton. but that the same was fired in
Capt. Pendleton WAS then taken be-
fore magistrate. The verdict was
read and he was promptly set free
The grand jury meets soon and any
one who desires can appear and bring
up the matter again. but 1t is not
thought this will be done.