Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-12
DEMOCRATS ALERT.
PREPARATIONS FOB THE MILLs-wILsoN
MEETING FRIDAY MIGHT.
A Congressmsu's neutrality-suspicious. OF
the Madison. Ward Club-Notss on
the Campaign.

tne MadlG0n. .Ward Cluo-Nobes w
the Campaign.
The City Democratic Committee met
last night in the Circuit Court room.
Present: Messrs. Ryan (chairmanb
Gates (secretary), Farrar, OKeefie,
Smelling, Bryant Hughes, Powell, Rich
ardson, Skekon. Cary, Lamb, Bloom !
berg, Smith, Conner, 10th, Wren,
Byrnes, Bigger, and Britain. /
Mr.. Gates suggested that plan of
work be beinaugurated so that every Demo-
crat in the city may take part.
Mr.. Ryan stated that the clubs we're
organizing, and would be glad to have
the help Of all our people, and that they
always did good service.
BANNER-RAIsISG.
Mr.. Smelling informed the committee
that the Union Club was alert and active,
and on the 2Jth OF this month will have
a grand rally and unfurl banner, and
Hon Mr.. Chandler, of Washington, ID.
G., will address the meeting.
JEFFERSON WARD.
Mr.. Richardson said that the third
precinct Of Jefferson Ward did excellent
work in the last campaign and that 1T
would make q good report on election
day.
FRIDAY NIGHT MEETING.
Mr.. Ryan announced that Hon. Roger
O. Mills. Of Texas. and William l.. VIII
son, Of West Virginia, would be in the
city Friday night to address our people
and that the committee could not get the
Theatre, Mozart Hall, or the ArmOry IN
which to hold the meeting.
A long discussion followed, in which
the advantages and disadvantages of the
Broad-Street Opera-House and the Old
Market ball were set forth.
1t was argued by some that the Old
Market Hall would be more convenient
to the workingrnen, and that they are the
class who are most interested in the dis
cussion Of the tariff issue.
Others contended that Broad-Street
Opera-House is more centrally located
ana that the audience could hear the
speakers to better advantage in that
building. One member made twelve
speeches in favor Of the Old-Market Hall
On motion it was decided to instruct
the Committee of Arrangements to pro-
cure the Broad-Street Opera-hlouse,
only one member objecting
The committee adjourned at 9:45
o'clock.
ARRANGEMENTS.
The Committee Of Arrangements con-
sists Of Messrs Ryan, Guy, Ainshe,
10th, and Skelton.
Mr.. Ryan will preside and Colonel
Richard T.. Beine will Introduce the
speakers.
Governor Lee, Hon. George d. Wise,
and the electors on the Democratic ticket
who may be in the city will be invited
to seats on the stage with the speakers.
FROM A DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN.
The following letter from a distin-
guished member Of Congress from West
Virginia WAS received yesterday by MIR.
John w. Otley, president Of the Colum-
bia Democratic Club:
WASHINGTON, d. C.. September TO- 1sSS.
Gentlemen: | received some time ago, and
| acknow lodged informally. n certificate OF honor
| AIRY mem bership in Your club. Permit me no"
| Ia rxures- my most ain ,eTe thanks 20 the club,
through you, for tie honor which they have con-
| ferred upon mo in enrolling my lame among
their members. am ilattored by their action
J reioicc Hs a Democrat that the time has como
| when our party has taken bold stand before
| the people in advocacy Of those great principles
upon Whicn II WAS first founded. The Oh
Federal party, afraid Of the people, and having
| no confidence in their capacity Tor seltgOyern-
mont undertook 10 bring capital 70 the support
u ne Government by testO6ing upon IL special
| priyileges M tho expense Of the great mass Of
/ the people. Against this Idea virginia, under
! a.. La Of Ion Madison fought
great fght for equal citizenship aud tho rights ~
the people Tho Republican party of to-day,
| which does not hesitate o. ayo" it5 hberal de-
er-u from tho old fOiernistS, has tar outttrppcu
them in its fayoritisn % capital ami ts faihloss
nees to the people. Having no longer any deh-
| mite policies of is own, 10 has made an alliance
| in thc presentcampaigu with those who are seek-
| ine TO iise the Federal Government for their own
| enrichment and promising them lis support IN
return for their pecuniary contributions, u seeks
% recover power thnt II may heain use II Tor the
| DEGRADATION q the south, for the building up OF
| urivilege and MONOPOLY, and for perpctuatin NJ
svstem of taxation that brings Immense wealth
H. a Jew burdens the mass OF the people despoils
! labor and cuslayes ~ % chpltal uy le-S'hihB
| its wa ees and narrowing the Held OF its employ
! mouf In such contest tho Democrats ~ ' II
| ginia have a cause 20 fght for which should MI
/ thom with enthusiasm. and one which should
appeal TO their highest sense OF PATRIOTISM ana
of self-re-prct ~ citzens ~ free country
am glad indeed 70 take my place in the ranks
! In association with your club 10 DO my humolo
!
Thanking YOU again most warmly for the
honor you have bestowed upon me, en-. very
truly yours. WILLIAM l. WILSON.
MApIsoN-wARD DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Ameeting of the Madison-Ward Demo
cratic Club was held last evening at
the CITY Hall, at which the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
wear: President, Hon. William Loyen-
; stein Vice Presidents-J Taylor STRAIT
ton. James L. Ferriter, G.. c. Shields,
and Judson b. Wood Secretary. B.
X. Pecor; Treasurer, Poitiaux Robin
son Ser2eant-at- Arms, +. Z. Jones.
Regular meetings Of the club will be
held hereafter on Friday evening OF each
week.
A special committee was appointed TO
secure permanent headquarters for the
club for the benefit Of those who may
desire information in regard to voting,
obtaining transfers, &c.
This club promises to render good
service in the approaching campaign.
All Democratic voters of the ward are
urged to attend its meetings and enroll
{ their names.
Al the Bar OF Justice.
The docket as sent to the Police Court
Yesterday morning by Mr.. Wallace
Washington, clerk to the Chief Of Po-
3 lice. contained only four cases, and all
2 of these were Of a tritling character and
! were soon disposed of. There were
: several continued cases, however, one OF
= two of them entailing somewhat lengthy