Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-18

at s o'clock by the chairman, Colonel
Tazewell Elicit There were present
Messrs. Taylor, Valentine, Sharp.
Frischkorn, Tenser, Bigger, Houston,
W. Il. Wood, Grymes, rawlings, Bur
ton, Cummins. O'Bannon, Smith, Inger-
sol, Hill, NJ. W. Wood, and Wren.
HEADQUARTERS.
The chairman stated that Democratic
/ headquarters had been established at
lilo east Main street (up-stairs), where
there Is ample room. Both the second
aud third floors are al the command of
the committee, and the rent is $25 per
month.
Mr.. Elicit said, further, that while no
action in this direction had been taken
by the committee. he felt the imperative
necessity of having headquarters, and
therefore secured them. Major Bigger,
assisted by Messrs Gersdorf. Mcdougall,
and jenkins, he said, had been placed
in charge, and they had expressed their
willingness to accept whatever compen-
sation the committee should allow.
On motion Of Mr.. Burton the action
OF Chairman Elicit was endorsed, and he
was authorized to fix the compensation.
These gentlemen were present and
were invited to seats.
TO SEE THE COUNT.
The chairman stated that he had been
approached by several candidates who
thought it would be better for the three
citizens who are to witness the count at
each precinct TO be selected by this com
mittee than by the judges of election,
as the appointments made by the latter
might DO considered by some as in favor
of some special candidate. Colonel
Elicit said he was inclined to this belief.
Messrs. Valentine and Burton spoke
in favor Of this mode OF appointment
and 1t was adopted.
The committee took a recess for ten
minutes and the ward delegations held
conferences TO make these selections.
Each ward superintendent will see his
appointees this morning, and meeting
of the superintendents will be held at
headquarters to-day at / p. NJ, when
the places of any of the appointees who
may decline to act may be filled.
TICKETS.
Colonel Elicit announced that the
tickets would be printed by noon to-day,
| at which time each Of the candidates for
general offices can get 500 and the candi-
dates for Common Council, Board of
| Aldermen. and Justice of the Peace 100
each.
He also stated that the stationery for
the precincts is at headquarters ready to
l. ! % 1,n
dents.
NEW JUDGE.
Mr.. Smith. superintendent OF Clay
Ward, stated that MIR. Hooper, one of
| the Judges selected for the first precinct
of his ward, would bo unable to serve
| because of sickness. He recommended
that John Henry Kracker be substituted.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Rawlings offered a resolution,
which WAS adopted, authorizing Colonel
/ Elicit, chairman of the committee, TO
act in any important matter relating to
the primary election which commands
immediate action.
no MORE CLERKS.
Mr.. Valentine drew the attention of
the committee to the question OF appoint
ING an additional clerk for each precinct
1 to expedite the matter OF counting the
| ballots. He made no motion, but said
that he had been approached by gentle
men of experience who thought this
course advisable.
Colonel Elicit said several candidates
had discussed the subject with him, aud
they we're almost unanimous III the
/ opinion that it will be better to have
/ single count, as it will lessen the chances
of contests. He had originally been IN
/ clined to the idea of an additional clerk,
| but since this point was raised he
thought differently.
1t was decided best to have but the
one regular clerk and one count.
NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
Mr.. Grymes rendered his resignation
as superintendent of Madison Ward un-
til after the election and Mr. Edward
! Cunmins, who had been endorsed by
| the Madison Ward Club, was tempora-
rily appointed TO the position.
The committee authorized the ward
superintendents to furnish meals to the
Judges and clerks on Thursday.
Adjourned at $40.
TIE SOLID DEMOCRATS.
The Solid Democratic Club OF Oregon
Hill mir. ID. r. Reed, PRESIDENT held a
largely ATTENDED meeting at their rooms
/ last night. After the transaction of rou-
/ tine business speeches were made by
several candidates and refreshments
were served in abundance and much en-
joyed.
ANDREW JACKSON DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
The last regular meeting OF the An
drew jackson Democratic Club before
the coming primary election was held
last evening at Columbuss Hall, corner
Third and Broad streets. President
Solomon L. Bloomberg occupied the
chair. with Charles o. Saville as secre-
tarv. The hall was filed to its utmost
capacity with an enthusiastic gathering
| of the voters of the ward, who listened
with marked attention to the addresses
of the candidates. The following were
present and made urgent appeals Tor the
ascendancy OF Democratic principles and
submitted their own claims for the favor
able consideration OF the voters j.
Taylor Ellyson. 5. Taylor Evans, James
LYONS, NJ L. Spotswood. Lyon q. Tyler,
John K. Childrey, Frank W. Cunning
ham. f. c. Garrison, ". l.. TimberlaAe,
Rolf =. Glover Gilbert J. Hunt. Eugene
c. Masse. Michael Wade. James W.
white. and NJ. F. Hudnall. Mr.. Paul
Winston, Deputy Sheriff, also spoke.
THE MEETING At oLD-MARKET HALL.
Last night Democratic meeting, at
tended by a large crowd, was held IN
Old. Market Hall under the auspices of
the Old Dominion Club of Jefferson
Ward. Nearly all the candidates were
present, and most of them, including
Captain George A. Ainslie and MIR. j. Tay-
lor Ellyson, candidates for Mayor, made
speechcs Mr.. John NJ. Higgins pre-
sided.
ELIZA CLUB.
The Eliza Democratic Club will meet
this evening at s o'clock at their head
Quarters. 4i5 west Broad street. None
Int members OF the club will be ad-
mjtted. as business of importance will