The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-14
GATHERING OF CLANS.
MISS MEETING At CORCORAN NALL
LAST MONT.


The Candidates and "A Big Brass Band
His Own Behalf--Reasons Why All should
be Elected.
Last night Corcoran Hall, including
the gallery, was crowded with the Church
Hill Democracy. \ brass band was in
attendance and nearly all the candidates
sat in chairs on the stage Mr. George
Burgess, president OF Marshall Ward
Club, under whose auspices ii was given,
presided over the meeting. He intro
duced as the first speaker Mr. George \.
Ainslie candidate for Mayor. Mr. Ainslie
made plain, practical speech, in which
he said that he believed Office was public
trust, not TO be influenced by rings but
TO belong to the people. lie was born
on Church Hill, had spent hi3 happiest
hours there had went 10 school there
had served his trade, worked hard, built
himself mp, and from boyhoOd until now
had never been else than working man.
lie had urged that the Lee monument be
built on Church Hill. He referred To the
Mechanics Institute, which he hal help
ed 10 found, where his time was now
engaged Oftcnlmes, where young men
have learned, and gone out into life TO
find their wages doubled. No men had
his sympathies more than the man who
worked for his wages
Mr. J Tay lor Ellyson. also candidate
for Mayor, said he was glad Of the re
ception accorded him. He was glad to
see so many clubs formed in all parts Of
the city. He believed them 10 be bat
the schools in which the people learned
their relations 10 the governments schools
for tie study of political economy, be-
cause voter is person who should
learn all these points, because he is a
factor when ne comes to vote. lie eX-
planned his position as friend OF the
labOring man and his votes and acts as a
state senator
CITY COLLECTOR
Henry L. Carter spoke next as candi-
date for City Collector, and was followed
bv Mr.. William H. Talman for the same
office. Captain Frank Cunningham also
urged his claims for the City Collector
ship. lie wanted it distinctly understood
he wanted II.
CITY SERGEANT.
Mr.. j. c. Smith made pointed speech
In favor of his candidacy, and Mr. W. i.
Reed, candidate for same office, followed.
1t was announced by President Bur
gess that Mr.. Robert 4. Carter was ab-
sent because Of his mothers death.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK.
For clerk Of the Chancery Court Mr.
Charles W. GOdln was the first speaker.
He appeared not as a speaker, but as a
candidate, and asked the votes OF the
people.
MIR. John A. Meanly said he believed
Mr.. Berry as competent as any man in
the city, but believed he could say the
same of himself, having filed the position
Of chief deputy in that Office for years.
Mr. Benjamin II. b rry was the next
speaker. He said it was not true De-
mocracy TO elect man because he had a
wife and nine small children and discard
man who had been faithful TO duty.
Let us strive to do our duty toward all,
select the best, and none can complain.
CITY TREASURER
Nj John *. Childrcy, for this office
didn't want TO praise himself where he
was so well known. He hoped he would
get the office. His opponent was true,
honest officer, with experience, and he
would ike TO get some Of the experience.
Mr. samuel {. GreenhOw said lac was
candidate for re election. His duties had
been faithfully discharged, and the city =
money honestly accounted for.
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.
Mr.. r. b. Munford thanked the audi
ence for their support in the past, and
asked for its continuance.
Mr. c. f. Johnston simply announced
his candidacy.
SHERIFF.
Mr.. Lewis p. Winston said he played
with the boys here IS boy, and had
faithfully performed his duty
Mr.. William NJ. Prentess hoped the
people would not treat him badly
HIGH CONSTABLE.
Mr.. f. c. Garrison, present incumbent
said he was good chinner on the side
walk, but no speaker
Mr.. James W. Gibbons was represented
bv Mr.. Anthony, who made good
speech.
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
Mr.. w L. Timberlake was the mrs.
speaker for this Office He wanted II
and ought to have it, Il am a good clerk,
he sad, land can manage, the office.
Mr.. +. NJ. Hicks followed He said
81 stand feet - inches and weigh l'i
pounds These are my credentials.
want it for can make my living 10y it.
Mr. Alfred Shield simply announced
his candidacy.
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY.
Mr.. Meade Haskins led of and was fol
llowtd by Mr. James Lyons, ;. Taylo
Evans, VI j.. Spottswood CIV. Bohannon
and Lyon c. Tyler, all of whom mad
short and effective speeches
Supreme Court of Appeals.