The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
LEE DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
THE MEETING At TUCKAHOE SCHOOL
HOUSE.
Resolutions Endorsing the County Commit
Enthusiastic Preparations for the
Spring Campaign-speeches by Messrs.
Sands, CHM, Beveridge, Carter and others.

The streets were almost impossible. The
whole surface of the earth in the vicinity was
literally knee-deep in mud. Democracy. how
ever, never daunted was out in full force. The
Tuckahoe school-house, in Henrico county. on
the suburbs of the city, at the corner of Mea-
dow and Cary streets, was well filed with sturdy
Democrats, the occasion being the first meeting
of the Lee District Democrats Club.
The meeting was called 70 order by the presi-
dent, Mr. james Phillips. who IN his opening adj
dress expressed ms gTatinca-lon al the large at
tendance despite the weather;
Mr.. William Ii. sands was elected a member OF
4 committee of FIVE was appointed to collect
funds to dciray the expenses OF the ciuD curing
the campaign. The committee consisted oil
Messrs. George ID. Carter, James A. Via, William
ii. Sands, u. NJ. Hall, John hemple.
coMnENDiN0 THE COMMITTEE.
Mr. Sands offered the following:
Whereas, certain rumors are BENZ circnlateh
throughout the county ihat Lee District Demo-
cratic CLUB has endorsed certain Republicans
for county officers az the election TO De heln IN
May; and. whereas. certain u1called Tor renee
tions have unustly been cast upon our present
efficient County Commiiteei therefore De "
Resolved, lst That We hereby stamp the
rum0rs referred 10 as absolutely false, ana
without foundation. 49,. >,
endorse our present efficient County Committee
in their efforts % overthrow the corrupt rue
OF Hcpuhhcanism, and hereby pledge TO the
committee our unanimous and most earnest CO.
operation and support =.
81 That we pledge ourselves 70 give our undi-
vided and unanimous support To the nominees
of the Democratic party Of the county, pfolnls-
ing to give 10 them our full and hearty rs
sistance 20 blot ont the corrupt anu unpllncl-
pied Republican party which has ruled 50 long
MEET EVERY WEEK.
After some little discussion the resolutions
We're unanimously adopted.
Dir. courtney moved that the club meet every
Saturday night during the campaign 1hls was
Nh. George D. Carter offered the following
Resolved, That the president and two members
Of the club be appointed committee 70 devise
and submit 20 the club at its next meeting some
plan whereby the whole precinct may be can
Vassed and list OF names ana residences on
each voter therein prepared lor The cluD Tor Inc
use of the Democratic party IN the present can-
paIgn. Messrs. Lewis and terrlter were ap-
pointed. This was adopted
Mr. john Z. Pettis made good talk, urging
caution on the part OF the CLUB and careful
selection OF nominees.
FULL TICKET.
Mr. Sands urged a full Democratic ticket. He
said thai thcy could not afford to compromise
with the Republicans 'lt Is always dangerous
hc said. 10 compromise with the devil
Squire j. j.. Glnn also made gOOd TAX lie
said he had looked around Tor candidate Tor
Commonwealth Attorney, but not hnding the
right man lac decided TO run himself.
Mr.. Beveridge was in very humorous mood,
and provoked much laughter. lie said that
when he came over To the Democratic party
victory came with him, and the kepublcan
party had been whipped since he left II. lie
said he WAS not ashamed 10 say that he was
once a Republican but that now he was, without
a doubt. true and blue Democrat or, at least,
hc was more OF white man than he was DEM
Ocrat. He said he was no candidate TINS year,
and that hc hoped God would have mercy on
those who were. II had cost him, he said,
s2a0O 10 run twice, and he had gotten left both
times. lie said he proposed 70 vote the Demo
cratic ticket straight. he didn't care who was
on 10. He closed with the advice TO vote early,
vote often and not 20 stop voting until the can,
didates were elected. Mr. Beyerldge expressed
himself as greatly opposed to county primary.
LEE DISTRICT.
Mr.. George d. Carter urged those present,
who were property owners in Lee district, 10 at
tend the meetings OF the property owners OF Inc
district and 10 protect their interests Mr..
Courtney endorsed what MIR. Garter had sald,
but he thought that the matter had better lay
over until the next meeting.
Mr.. Sands advised that all such matters De not
agitated in the club. as he thought they had
enough to do in fighting the other party without
nghung the Richmond people VINO owned pro-
p3rty IN the district.
After the club adjourned 20 meet Saturday
night refreshments We're served at the close OF
the meeting.