Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-22

Second Precinct: Nine Delegates. mon -
corner Broad and Pine--ontrance on flne
street X. T. Davis, temporary Chairman
Third Precinct: Ten delegates. Elba
Club room. corner Main and Henry streets.
John j. King, temporary chairman.
Fourth Precinct: Nine delegates. Room
on south side Main street formerly used as
Methodist Sundoy-school room. j. Ii.
Capers, temporary chairman.
stonewaII's Club Meeting.
Interest in the campaign is on the in
At each meeting Of the clubs larger
crowds are in attendance and more enthu-
slasm IL manifested.
Last night Stonewalls Workingmen's
Democratic Club met in Reeds Hall, on
south Second street.
In the absence of Prosident Murphy,
Vicc-Presidcnt }. S. l.. owen presided m
til the routine work was disposed OF. lie
then called Mr.. Joseph W. shelton To- the
chair, who presided, and introduced the
speakers.
LoyENsTEIN AND SANDS.
The frat 10 address the club was Senator
William Lovenstcin. lie spoke briefly, but
showed his hearers that 1t Is not safe to
trust our government TO the hands OF me
oue-man power. lie reviewed Mahoncs
attempted legislation, whereby he tired TO
henchmen. and showed that the solid
Democratic vote, reinforced by the Big
-Four" aud Senator Wingfeld. Of Hanover.
prevented the accomplishment of such
work
Senator Conway r. Sands was next in
PRODUCED and impressed upon his hearers
the importance of standing like a stone
wall " and fighting the enemy until Nlr-
ginia is forever rid of the curse of Ma
l.. 10 a.
the glory of Democratic rule anu the
hideoueuess Of the party that threatens
ruin and disaster in the State.
Robert J.. Montague, young lawyer OF
this city. made his maiden political speech
hut il would have done credit T. one Older
in years az well a. experience IN politics.
He cOntrastcd the Administration of Gro
yer Cleveland with that Of Benjamin iar-
rison ard showed the good of the former
and evil OF the latter Touching upon
State issues. he said the voters have now
the first opportunity 10 vote directly 20
forever crush Malone and bossism ana
thereby bring to Virginia peace and pros
perlty.
AFTER THE RAILROADS.
Councilman J. Taylor Stratton spoke
next. He talked about matters OF great
moment to Richmond. Among the things
he thought should be looked after by the
next Legislature is the Chesapeake and
Ohio and Richmond and DSnvllle rail
roads. These corporations while granted
great privileges by our lawmakers have
moved their headquarters TO other States,
and thereby taken from our city and work
ingncn capital, whereas the charter rights
intended il should remain lie was no
enemy TO the railroads, but Is not IN
favor of their discriminating against Rich
mond. He spoke briefly of the evils of Ma
hone.sm. and pledged ms services to his
party in whatever capacity they may wish
them to work for the good OF his city,
State and country.
OUR Ey-NAYOR.
Ex-Mayor Darlington was introduced as
the old Democratic WaI-h"rse; ana Gu
hghtencd his hearers with one of his spicy
talks. and closed by telling all who were
in doubt rs how 10 vote to look at the color
of his face. and then no would know which
ticket TO deposit.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Wallace, Jr.. q repre-
sentative of the young Democracy, made
the last speech. and discussed the issues
with a clcGrness and ability. that gave 70
him the closest attention OF his hearers
and brought forth liberal applause.
THE UNION DEMOCRATIC CLUB ~ FULL FORCE.
There was a large and enthusiastic crowd
at tins meeting last night. President
Joseph W. Carter occupied the char. Al
ter the usual routine of business and the
election of a large number Of new mem
bers the club was highly entertained by
quite a number of prominent speakers.
Mr.. Thomas i. Hicks happily pictured
in glowing colors the sure tuumphs Of the
Democratic party IN the coming election.
Mr.. w. T. Booth delivered Well-pre-
pared speech, setting forth in strong Ian
guagc the claims Of the Democratic party.
Hon. James Lyons urged personal work
upon each member.
Captain j. Z. Sullivan, the war-hcrse Of
Democracy" after presenting a long list OF
new names and transfers, said his pay was
the happy consciousness of good govern
ment and protection for his family. Cap
tain Sullivan was loudly applauded.
Senator Loyensten was the next speaker.
He called attention to the fact that tins
will bc the most important election the
State has eyer had, and cited the horrors Of
Mahoncism III support Of his argument.
Hon. Conway Sands followed Dir. Ioycn-
stein. Hrs speech was rich in argument
exposing the corruption OF the Re
publican party. In eloquent terms he
plead for the homes and fresidcs
of our loved ones. lie wildly illus
trated the oppression and tyranny that
would reign under Mahonc rule His culo-
" of Captain Phil. Mckinney was well
worthy of the man. Mr.. Sands was fire.
quently and loudly applauded and won
host Of friends by his mastery efforts. In
conclusion he mcdcstlv referred to his
candidacy for reelection TO the Senate.
A vote of thanks was rendered TO the
various speakers present.
At q late hour tie club adjourned with
the understanding that a larger Democratic
majority than ever shall be pOllod this fall.
ApO9sIpIr CANDIDATE
The name of DIR. Thomas j. Riddell. ex-
councilman. IL prominently mentoned for
the Legislature. 1t isnot known, however,
whether tho Doctor viii be a candidate.
He was a candidate for the House Of Dele
gates in 1879. hutwithdrew his name on the
morning Of the electionin favor of "a friend.
At that time il only required between 600
and 700 votes to elect, as the capitation tax
was then prerequisite 10 vote.
The canvass of 1899 was a very lively and
interesting one, as there were several I'M
portant questions at issue.