The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-06
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the State.
II II have often disagreed with the dis
Gtinguished Governor OF this Common
wealth on matters Of party policy" said
Senator Barksdale In opening. but
am here to tell my people that he is
clean and honest man, and that his adj
rninistration Of the public affairs Of this
state Is a flt platform for any party TO
stand upon, and from which to appeal
10 the people with confidence OF their
approval"
Senator Barksdales remarks furnished
a bright spot IN Governor Montagues en-;
those who train with the Halifax legis-
.lator In matters of party policy have
thrown the Governor bouquets on public
The candidate OF the Democratic party
In Halifax who Is In the most danger is
Hon. II. r. Nobln, the nominee for
senator, but It is now beeyed he will
come out all right.
Stand BY Noblin
knowing that stiff fight is being made
upon him Governor Miontasne took ocf S,s
rncounted supporters In the audience to
rally to- Mr. Nobllns standard, and he
paid him q splendid tribute as a cour-
In every way fitted for the important
Office OF state senator.
The meeting was IN every way one Of
campaign, and nothing but the warmest
praise has been heard Of the speeches
made by. Governor Montague and Senator
/, Barksdale.
Mayor Mccarthy returned last evening
from Kcysvlle. where he spoke for the
Democrats Saturday night. The Mayor ls
one of Mr.. Ellyson's new "spclbindcrs."
and promises to be OF much use to the
party on the stump in the future. Had
his abilities In this line been discovered
earlier in the fight he would have been
1 ~ W.T. to-, lg.
terest
The Mayor had most successful meet
ing, having appeared -, with Judge Boylan
House. People who are familiar with
conditions at Keysville say that Captain
McCarthy's speech did great good. and
that he untangled most homogeneous
situation. The Mayor had a most, pecu;.
lar experience yesterday. which showed
that the people Of the town are taking
THE cause OF the Democratic party very
close to heart.
Prayed for Democracy.
His Honor attended church and an aged
deacon was called upon for prayer. He
have been bestowed upon the thrifty IT
tie town. and in retiring to the Mayor
speech OF the night before, said:
thank thee for the very able, earnest and
brilliant discussion Of the issues Of the
campaign here last night, and to ask
Thee to bless the democratic party IN
this State and to perpetuate 1t in power.
We now do SO most humbly, and beg
Thee that thou will be with US In Tues
days election.
The Mayor was delighted with his new
experience on the stump. and will be
available for the Democrats in all future
campaigns.
The campaign is now practically ended,
though prominent Democratic orators
will be thrown into strategic points for
the grand wind up to-day.
Wind Up To-day
Congressman Swanson closes up at
Danville tonight, and Governor Monta-
que will speak at Charlotte Courthouse
to-day. Congressman Glass will be at
Rocky Mount: Mr.. Flood at Wythevllle:
Judge Mann at Front Royal, and Major
Lassitcr and Judge Yarrel at Powhatan
court.
There will be a great deal OF other
speaking BY both parties in the State to-
day, but these will be the principal points
covered by the Democrats
The election in Virginia tomorrow Is
expected to be quiet though fairly good
turn out Of both parties Is expected. The
returns will be in early, and the result
will be known by midnight at least.
The Democrats seem confld ent of VIC
tory, and expect to elect their State
ticket by something like 5000 majority.
and to have good, round. safe majoritIes
in both branches OF the Legislature