Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
MKINNEY in CITY.
AsToP HERE EN- ROUTE TO HANOVER
COURTHOUSE.
rfeeting OF the CITY Democratic Commit
tee Arrangements for the Pre-
Ciuct Elections.

he Exchange Hotel, where at o'clock a
spoch man raped at his door and was
swcred by a CHEEKY Come in."
- The Captain then arose from his seat Of
"a table covered with letters and gave his
Yhewspaper friend kind welcome.
- Campaigning has made him look hoartier
ban ever and the glow of vigorous
health is on his checks. while his voico
M Gems stronger even than when he began
81 the canvass az Charlottesville.
" have made ten or twelve speeches."
&said he, and have been met everywhere
NJ large crowds who have been as kind as
possible 10 me IN every way. All my
20 peconcs have been made III halls, while
ave occasionally been asked TO speak in
$fhe open nir Our people have chcorfuliy
Rcquescod IN my desire 10 speak indoors
Nhcn told them Of my long list Of APP
Aoiutments and the necessity for husband
ng my voice"
APPOINTMENTS.
Captain Mckinney showed his visitor n
Is of appointments proposed for October,
Hnd 70 gives him great amount Of work 10
Hdo. hut hc viii do H. and DO II well.
II lie Is much too modest "a man TO say any,
thng Of the effect produced by his speeches.
Eut starting ont with "a good one at Char
tottcsyille those who have 20 some extent
lccompauicd him on his travels say he has
Cecn steadily warming mp and improving,
tud his effort 40 Chatham on Monday met
ihc incest requirements IN argument, anec-
Iotc. aud illustration IN pleas for his party
Ind ~ exposure of Mahoneism.
AWAY PROM HOME.
THE Captain has only been home once
since he entered upon the canvass. and ms
visits there between this time and election
vail bo very few indeed Thousands Of
letters are addressed 10 him. few of which
are forwarded 10 HIM on his travels, and
fewer still of those whichrcach him on his
route con he find time 20 answer, but
friends are attending % his mail rs far as
possible.
THE PROSPECT.
Captain Mckinney is a cautious and con
scryativo man, but from all that he has
seen: from all that ne has heard he says
no is forced 20 believe the ticket IS going
o. bo elected by great majority; but
knowing the danger Of Over-conhdence he
De- cvorywhere urging upon all the duty of
vigilance and organization. He has as
surance of support from many who have
heretofore acted with the Repubhcaus,
and believes that he Will receive "a cOnslde-
Tahlc vote from this source.
NOMINATIONS.
Asked What sort Of nominations the
Democrats are generally making for the
General Assembly," the Captain replied
"Tust-rate ~ tar as / can learn. They are
picking out excellent men,"
TO-DAY.
To-day Captain Mckinney goes to lIano-
yer Courthouse 10 address the cOuntrymen
of Patrick Henry and Henry Clay. Thence
lo will proceed 10 fredericksburg. He
viii have 20 leave the Courthouse in time
80 make connection with the train at Hano-
Vet Junction.
Among the callers on Captain Mckinney
last night WAS Mayor Ellyson.
The Captain viii leave here for Hanover
Courthouse tins morning.
city Democratic Committee.
Al $50 O'Clock last night Chairman Jack
son Guv called the CITY Democratic Com
uittoc to order in the Circuit-Court room.
The meeting WAS one of the most barmo-
NOUS ever held. The members seemed to
have i'm an extraordinary degree the good
of the party at heart, and upon every
question that arose the conclusion was
unanimous.
The following members answered TO
thor names at roll-call. Messrs. Jackson
Guy chairman, ID. 5. Gates (secretary),
". I. Suellings. Julian Bryant, Nj. >.
Eurch. j. ". Gibbons, j. I. Flournoy. w.
4. Loving. John Eafio. j. T. Ferrter, @.
O. Owens. J. G. Lamb, 5. l.. Bloomberg,
X. l.. Winston, julius 10th, c. p. Bigger,
end Samuel Britain.
TIE HEADQUARTERS.
The chairman announced that ne had Sc
cured a. headquarters two nice rooms over
the Cltr Bank. They are now bong put
into shape and Mr. X. a. ThOmpklns Will
ip placed IA charge. A flag Will be dis-
PLAYED from the building, signs put up,
and Democrats welcomed 10 the quarters.
THE PRECINCT MEETINGS.
Mr.. Flouruov made motion that the
maximum sum 10 be paid FOR halls il which
o. hold the precinct meetings next Monday
night - choose delegates 20 the city con
vontiou bee made -, and his suggestion
was adopted.
THE CANDIDATES.
Chairman Guy announced that he had
written 20 Messrs Mckinney. Tyler. and
Scot. with reference To addressing the
voters IN Richmond during the campaign.
lie he'd beard from the two iirst-named,
aud also from Mr.. Tylcr's private secretary.
II was learned that the speakers time Is
NOT their own. and that the Executive
Committee will have to be communicated
with 40 Alexandria.
Tho Chairman asked for suggestions as
o. how many speeches the candidates on
the State ticket will be invited 10 make III
Lohmond.
Mr.. Britain moved that each Of the
three gentlemen be invited to make one
speech here.
The motion was adopted.
ABOUT SPEAKING.
Mr.. Gibbons moved that the ward super
mf.ndonts be requested so 10 arrange Tor
-nrll,ne at the ward clubs that the meet
lag. vii not conflict, Adopted.
The Chairman said he would call the
.upcriutcudcnts together 20 consult with
reference 20 having speaking at the ward
clubs.
MADIsoN-wAEp SUPERINTENDENT.
For the vacancy in the Madison Ward
rip,rintcndency Mr.. Ferrlter nominated
Nr Mann >. Valentine, Jr., which was Sc
canlDd bv Mr Owens. and Mr.. Valentine
was unanimously chosen for the position.
pkEcINCr MEETINGs-AGAN.
Nr. Flournoy moved that the ward
luperinteudcnts b0 requested 10 meet
Chairman Guy NJ his Office Hoom =, God
din Haln on Friday evening at o'clock to
report the places 20 hold the. precinct
roeefincs ON Monday night and TO name
the persons 10 call the same TO order.
The motion was carried.
APPOINTMENTS.
Chairman Guy announced the following
Sir. Loving. Committee on Printing,
r.o Mr.. Frischkorn. resigned.
Mr.. Owens, Finance Committed, O'ce MT.
Sk,lton. removed from the city.
10he absence from the city Of MIR. Aims
lie was announced as the cause OF his not
being present
NLMBEB EXPELLED.
The resignation Of J. ii. Conner, az
pneruber OF tine committee was read. and
on motion OF Mr. Bloomberg WAS laid on
the table.
Mr.. Ferriter then moved that as the com
uiittee had Just reasons for DONG So MI
Conner be expelled. ,.-.
lWr. Conner has announced his purpose
to support Mahone.I
Tho motion was unanimously carried.
The committee then adjourned.
DRMocRATIc-cLUD MEETINGS.
The Workingmen's Club of Clay Ward
met IN Reinhardt's Hall last night ana
elected number OF new members and uiu
considerable routine work. lhey meet
every Tuesday night. ,vo.a
ls "a /. ,,,..etine at their headquarters