The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-26

A Number Of Good Democratic Speeches and
Large Attendance.

President Davis sat in the presidents chair
ast evening at the Elba Democratic Club.
and looked out upon good gathering Of it's
membership and a few candidates for legisla-
tive honors.
The club Endorsed tho resolution regarding
separate strett-cars as approved by the low-
Latan and Old Dominion Cluls.
Mr. }. J.. Wright. chairman Of the commit
tee 10 confer with the Joint committees on
the proposed Washington excursion,
requested the additional appointment OF
two members
Mr. George II. Hopkins. who. Tor many
years has been an energetic and faithful Soc
Rotary 10 tho club. rendered his resignation.
lie stated that be would ROMAN member Of
the club and work as he had always done IN
the interest, OF the party. but that for per
sOnai reasons ne was compelled to resign the
work az this time. Many expressions OF re-
gret followed this announcement. and tho
resignation. by unanimous vote. was laid
upon the table for action at the next meeting.
number OF new members were elected
and enrolled upon the membership list Of the
club.
The candidates present were then intro
ducod and spoke in the following order:
SIR Joseph j. English briefly stated his
hearty indorsement Of the street-car and Sol
dIers Home issues as made by the club. and
both Of the proportions.
lie said that other questions would come
up which could not uow be luliy anticipated.
bit that upon all questions be would faith
fully endeavor 20 represent tho bost interests
Of tho city
am not an orator" be said. but I am not
ashamed Of being untutored and having been
born snd reared IN this state and community
! will ever be watchful of her best inter-
osts"
Mr.. John Jackson WIS introduced amid APP
piauso. and IN q clear. concise and apprOprl-
ate manner spoke Of his candidacy. and the
honor which he considered attached 70 such
election. lie reiterated his positive convic-
ton as regards the separate car proposition,
and also pledged his efforts 90 secure all that
could he obtained for the soldier
lie affirmed his loyalty to Democratic prin-
ciples and promised if elected, TO devote his
time unsparingy 10 the wants and require
mcuts OF the situation.
M r. W. Powers steted that. although .
candidate, he was not o seeker for the place,
and consented TO stand for election only at
tho instance and request Of q number Of per
sOnal friends.
- know I can roll pill or spread plaster.
said the druggist legislator. but my friends
seemed % think I had such other quaNtca-
tions as they believed would be required in
the natter and have urged me 10 become
candidate"
bespoke Of the rapid and successful growth
in the State and pledged support % every
method which was directed 10 hor welfare.
He assured the audience that he would repre-
sent no party or class, bat the best interests Of
this city
Squire Frank p Jones, If Sugar Bottom
was next introduced and delivered one of his
regulation spread-eagie oratons which
aroused bis hearers 20 en- enthusiastic height
of party zoal.
Mr. Eugene Davis onliyened tho occasion
with orc of his characteristic addresses. full
of humOT and replete with witticisms
Another meeting OF the club Will be held in
two weeks aud ali candidates for the House
OF Delegates are invited 10 be present.