The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-14
PREPARING FOR THE FIGHT.
The Last Meeting Of the City Committee
Before The Primary.
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES And CLERKS
A Largo and Enthusiastic Meeting OF the
Democrats OF Rocketfs-Party Mon 10
Speak Throughout tho State.


work WAS disposed OF. This will be the last
meeting of the committee until after th7 pr'-
maries and all OF the final arrangements have
about been settled.
The following judges and clerks are named
in their respective wards:
JEFFERSON WARD.
First precinct-Ju1ges. Charles b. Dodsoh'
| Caskie CabelI: clerk z. Voolfolk.
Second precinct-Judges, L. J. Robertson.
| s. L. Wood clerk w. W. Robertson.
Third precnct-Judges, 5. X. Perdue' L.
| w. Lowe. clerk, j. A. Register.
Fourth precnct-Judges 5, George ". olkes
| w. L. Joyner; clerk w. Atkinson.
MADISON WARD.
First precinct Judges. Julius A. Hobson,
| T. NJ Stratton: clerk. =. Wagner.
Second precinct Judges, h. A. i. Dabney.
| G. Il. Johnson: clerk. john Richardson.
Third precinct Judges Charles W. Allen,
| K. r. Jones clerk. W. O.. Harvey
Fourth precinct Judges. X. Q. Walden, 5.
Taylor Evans; clerk, John W. Walden.
MON.oE WARD.
First precint Judges H. II. wilkins, A.
| C. Knowles clerk, Roy Coiemen.
Second precinct-Judges. Thomas Elicit,
Fred. Peasants clerk Il. l.. Tyler.
Third precinct Judges. Andrew krause.
Luther Martin clerk. c. A. Hyslop.
Fourth precinct-Judges. |. ovenstein,
John Burruss clerk. j. ii. Tompkins.
Fifth precinct judges. George Gibson, Jr.,
John A. Mosby clerk, Emmett Knowles.
MARSHALL WARD.
First precimct-Judges. K. A. Cavedo. 7. J.
Enright. clerk, H. w Mays.
Second precinct-Judges, j. H. Goddin, j.
| f. Taylor: clerk J. II. Hubbard.
Third precinct-Judges w. II. Williams,
John Pitt; clerk. s. w. Bowry.
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wards will report the names of their judges
to Chairman Lamb today.
no HEADQUARTERS.
The committee decided, upon motion of
Mr.. Flournoy that owing to the lack of oppo-
stion there would he no establishment of
| Democratic headquarters at this election.
| The committee desire the announcement
| made that any transfers which may be de-
sired can be obtained either through the as
| sistance OF the chairman or any of the ward
superintendent
Upon resolution il was agreed that all of
the candidates who desire TO have their names
placed upon the tickets will meet the chair
man and treasurer at the Office of the former
on next Saturday morning at II O'Clock noon.
At this meeting the assessments will be made
upon each Of those who enter into the prim-
AIRY election. This amount is estimated TO be
about SO 10 $50 each.
CLUB MEETINGS.
The Stonewall Workingmens Democratic
Club of Monroe ward will meet to night at
the corner of First and Byrd streets. There
will lie an election of officers and all of the
candidates are invited TO be present.
The Workingmens Democratic Club of
Monroe ward will meet on Saturday evening
next at No. 30 south Second street All Of
the candidates are requested to be present.
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
There was meeting of the State executive
committee at Democratic head uarters yes
terday at noon. THIS committee is composed
of one member from each congressional dis
trict in the State. There was no business Of
espec sl importance TO come up at this meet
ing, so the attendance was very light. Mr.
Thomas Martin of Albemarle. w. f. Atkins
of Mecklenburg and C. Y. Meredith of this
city were present. Only routine work was
attempted.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR SPEECHES.
There will be speaking at the following
times and places, under the direction Of the
State central committees
Hon. j. Hoge Tyler. at Saluda. Middlesex
county, on Wednesday. October %. 1891.
Hon. George ID. Wise at Gloucester Court
house. on Monday, November %; at Guineas.
that night.
ROCKETS CLUB.
One of the largest and most enthusiastic
political meetings which has been held in
Richmond during the campaign was that of
the Rockets Democratic Club at Hogans
Hall last evening.
Mr. Abe Cohn, from the Old Dominion
Club, appeared and asked that q committee
be appointed to confer with his club for the
purpose OF entertaining IN Richmond the ten
Congressman Of Virginia and escorting them
to Washington on the occasion of the assem-
bling Of Congress
In compliance with this invitation the Chair |
appointed John Welsh, j. NJ Bushe and |
Thomas Grace as the committee.
Ii was stated that several other clubs Of tho |
city concurred in this move and that the 9th |
ers would be invited to take part Following |
the routine business of the meeting Captain /
Frank Cunningham entertained the club with |
several beautiful selections ia his own mimi |
table style, and received quite an ovation.
THE CANDIDATES.
All of the city candidates for the Legislature
were present, and each IN turn was invited 10 |
address the club. and all discussed the issues
and congratulated the club on the material of |
which it is composed and the strength it ex-
hibted. Messrs. h. Is. Muniord, John Jack
son. j. Taylor Stratton. X. W. Powers.
Thomas Byrne. j. J. English. K. II. Fauntle-
roy. DR.. George b. Steel and ". T. Booth all
made earnest speeches.
Mr.. Stratton read Governor Hills telegram
announcing mis- intention 10 stop in Richmond
next Monday. which was received with great
enthusiasm. This club has as its president
Mr.. Meyer Angle and for its secretary Mr.
Thomas Grace. The roll numbers l24 Among
the visitors present last night were: j. +.
Flournoy. the president. and j X Malloy. Jr..
tho secretary of the Old Dominion Demo
cratic Club; Councilman Curtis. Captain
Sullivan and Colonel A. j. Buford. who was
called on for a speech.
Colonel Buford had already started to leave
the building. but was escorted back lie
stated that he was about to leave the city on
q train nearly due. His remarks were very
brief. but spirited and iull OF interest lie
spoke encouragiugly TO the club and SAID this
campaign was but the SIX rmish line of next
year battle, and enjoined them 70 keen the
Demo rats together Tor the work they have to
do then.
THE ISSUES.
Said he The issues are coming straight and
square. 1t is question o. whether 10 ,isla-
ton shall be for tie public benefit or TOR cor
poratlon benefit; whether taxes shall be
levied Tor public benefit or for personal bene
fit. Colonel buford referred TO his sense of
freedom liz being out of public position. and
declared his party fealty in the strongest
terms.
Mr.. James +. Flournoy was also called on.
and made few witty remarks President
Angle announced that he would give out
badges on Saturday. to be w.rn on the occa-
SION OF Governor Hill s visit on Monday.
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