The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02
Sent by Train on Account of Trouble
in Columbus County.
A BIG RALLY AT SOUTHPORT.
"A Republican T.,rasiied for Cursins
the MISUNDERSTANDING Russell
Keeping the Military Under
Arms in Case Of Troubie-A
Bullet Aimed 4; a
Congressman.
Especial Dispatch TO The Tlmes.)

lS.leciai iJlSibaicn 10 me 4t!iSS-'
WILMINGTON, y. C., August Cam
paign managers are marshaling their
strength tonight for a hard days work at
xae polls tomorrow. There is no prospect
sof serious trouble here. but many citizens
will hold themselves in readiness TO re-
-spond 70 any calls that may be made for
assistance at otaer places.
Six riot guns were ordered shipped TO
B1inl1iey twenty miles up the w C. and
"a Railroad, to-day, and were gotten off
;pa the 8:15 train. The order is because OF
Impending trouble at Freemans Cross
Rcads, Columbus county, where fusionists
Shave threatened to burn the building in
(Which the balloting will be done to-nor-
row.
A EIG RALLY.
There is a big rally a Southport. Bruins
6rick county, tonight. Congressman Bell
fanny and Iredeli N1eares are among the
speakers. Probably 1870 people are pres
-enut The result in Brunswick is doubtful,
but Democrats claim a small majority.
REPUBLICAN TflRAsI4ED-
Especial Dispatch 10 The Timeso
RALEIGH. N c, August Tom Mas
sey Cwhite), Republican, was th-ashed at
Selma to-day for cursing Democrats
fTeague. the Sinithtield disturber, tried the
same al Selma. but Was made 10 leave.
fThe local military company here have been
Kept on duty in the annOry all to-day, and
Twill be on duty ali tomorrow. Ii is only
"a safeguard in case Of trouble
Chairman Simmons thinks there will be
no trouble here but should any arise the
democrats will meet it.
Evidence is very strong that the bullet
that struck Democratic parader IN Ashe-
willie was aimed at Congressman Crawford
sor Locke Craig
THE RED SHIRTS.
Red shirts are increasing so that if the
campaign had kept up much longer they
Hould have been in every county.
Democratic Chairman Simmons says that
tIovernor Russell has been guilty Of
great wrong in keeping the military men
I'm uniform. He thinks it is for political
capital. He thinks Butler is at the bottom
Of it all
Ex-Chlef Justice Shepherd gives his opin-
ion that any writ enjoining the election,
should such a thing be attempted will be
null and void, and so not binding on any
kne
In Beaufort county two disguised men
tried TO steal the wife of Il registrar State
Chairman Butler writes Congressman Bell
erny, at Wilmington, a letter saving that
de hears he said he Rutler) should be ex-
PEELED from the State, and challenging
Bellarny as a man TO expel him, and if not
willing TO do that TO keep his mouth shut
THE LEGISLATURE.
The Legislature met yesterday and ad-
xourned sine die and went home so as 10
be able 10 vote.
State Democratic Chairman Simmons
wrote to the Civil Service Commission re-
sarding The interference of Federal ONCE
holders in The campaign. and reply ffein
soon as the atfitlavits promised by Simmons
arrives the Commission will look into the
matter.
There was very enthusiastic speaking
here last night at the SeaboaTd Air Line
shops, when r. 3. Lacy. an eX-en slneet
on that road but now Democratic candidate
Cor State Auditor, addressed a large crowd.
Mr. Josephus Daniels took part in the
speaking.