Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-11

pressed deep regret that il was necessary
for him 10 pursue this course, but the
duties OF his position rs secretary OF the
Grain and Cotton Exchange were such
that he could not longer remain superln-
tondcnt Of CLAY Ward. He assured his as
soclaics that he would ever bc ready TO DO
ms full duty and that hc would always be
found at the helm.
The resignation was accepted, and after
short consultation the ward delegation
recommended that Mr. William Ryan be
chosen temporary superintendent.
Mr.. Owens rendered his resignation as
member OF the committee from MADISON
Ward. saving that hls business would keep
him ont Of the city during the greater por-
ton Of the campaign. In Wow Of tins TACT
be thought it best 10 put IN ms place
man who could and would do good worn.
sUNDkY MATrEEs.
The committee decided 10 meet every
Tuesday might during the canvass IA the
CIrcuit-Court room.
The Chairman stated that be was on the
hunt for suitable rooms for headquarters
and hoped To- have them open ia atcw days
with some one IN charge. II H. yrouaole
That headquarters viii he established IN
the rooms in rear Of Bradstrccts.
Nh Guy said he had written 20 Messrs.
McKuucy. Tylcr. and Scott asking them
- name dates on which they could speak
lCrc.
Adjourned at 1885 =. VI.
The District Committee.
Activity. interest, and work begin 20 ap-
pear all along the line.
What the Democrats mean andnccd ls 10
orrnuiIe. Organization assures victory.
We were never defeated iu any campaign
where we had the touch of elbow between
the committees. the speakers, the clubs,
and the body of the pcoplc.
The Democratic Committee Of THIS DIS
trict has begun rs work with tins idea ii
view. and us aim viii hc 20 have cvcry
Democrat enrolled and mustered ready for
the decisive action oi November 5th, when
under their voilcys Of ballots Mahonc.-n
win go down Ike dry grass before flames
spccded hv u mighty storm.
A meeting of the committee WAS hcld
yesterday M tie Office of Colonel j.. o.
James Present. b. O.Jame, lcharnanl
j. T. Odcll, Samuel Register, and William
Ryan.
Hon j. Taylor Fllyson. of the Executive
Committee. and M Jackson Guy. chair
man Of the City Committee were also
present.
CANyAssrEs.
Canvasscr- for the district were appoint
cd and other important business wa- at
tended o..
SUPERVISION.
The district was apportionod 10 the mem
bcrs for their general supervision as iol-
lows Go0chlaud. H. %. Jamc, Richmond,
Ilcurico, and Hanover. William RYAN and
Samuel REGISTER: New Kent and King WI
liam, j. y. Odcll; and Manchester abd
Chesterfield, Mr.. Farmer.
CONGRESSIONAL cANvAssEns.
Judge a. X. Lcakc. of Goochonl: Rich
moud 7. Lucy. New kont: Herbert !.
LOWS. West Point: Joseph Bryan and
Conway H. Sands. IIouuco: Hon. E. ~.
CnrdwcN. Hanover: Hon. ". w. Bakpr,
Chesterfield: Hon. A. &. Attks-ou. Man
chester: Judge III. ". Flouru0y. Hon. j..
j.. Munford. Colonel a. ;. iui0rd C"l'rcl
Iazcwcu Elliott, j. Randolph Tucker, Jr.,
and J.. b. Hicks Of Richmond.
Other names VIII bee added.
WorI,ingmen's Club.
A fine body of citizens assembled last
night at E0uharlts Hall and Organized
the Workiu.mcu's Democratic Club ~
CLAY Ward. and enrolled lui member, and
elected the following officers: President,
G.. J. Philips. Nico-prc-ilrut-. n. \.
Farmer and w. r. Seay: Treasurer, Levin
Jones: Secretary, n. l.. Garter; Sergeant
at-AIms. Eugene Walton.
Me.~rs j. Taylor Ellysou, II. ". Smith.
Jr. T. j. Jackson. y. j. King. lLo'na- B.
Hicks. !. II. Caucrs, and others addressed
thrmDCtiur ou the issues of the canvass,
and an received close attention and eu-
thu-iu9tlc applause.
Mayor Ellysou at the conclusion &C. his
speech was elected honorary >lcc-prc ldcnl
OF tLc club.