The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-04
SURE TO WIN.
Reports From Every Direction Favorable.
Cub Meetings.

The outlook all over the State and In
the country at large appears exceedingly
favorable for a Zig Democratic victory
on the approaching day of days, when the
people are determined to throw off the
yoke of Republican oppression and
triumph over the Mckinley bill and the
threatening Force bill.
The Republicans venture a few bets
on the general result, but seem afraid 10
make any specific wagers. Most Of the
lucre is being staked on Democratic sue
cess. however, and the situation looks
bluer than ever to the Republicans.
The Force bill tactics, as seen In the
number Of recent registrar arrests. don't
work any longer for the Democrats are
on 10 the scheme. and they are thor
oughly organized to stand up for their
rights in case Of an emergency.
Only a Gay or two ago Republican
visited the office of prominent Democrat
in this city and proposed to hush up the
reports continually leaking out. evidently
showing that he took little stock In the
recent policies of his colleagues and clear
ly saw that they were doing harm.
West Virginia is going Democratic by
a big majority. Hon. J. Randolph Tucker
vouches for it. and he knows what he's
talking about.
hard, and the right side of politics Is
booming without a doubt.
The Powhatan Club will hold its weekly
meeting this evening at $50 sharp This
will be the most important meeting Of
the campaign, and every member OF the
club is urged to be present.
From the evidence in the hands of the
city committee the prosecutions begun
by arresting Democratic registrars is
but the beginning of a general plan Of
intimidation by the Republican managers
and their allies to break down the Demo-
cratic vote by keeping away from the
| Doll all scary and weakened voters
and by keeping the Democratic judges
and challengers from asserting their
| rights under the law.
The negro, II. V. Lawrence, for whose
| arrest a warrant, charging him with lille
| galy registering at the Third precinct or
| Jefferson ward, was sworn out by Mr..
! Thomas A. Richardson. and issued by
| United States Commissioner NJ. f. Pleas
ants, was arrested yesterday afternoon
| by Deputy United States Marshal Bal
lard The case was heard before Commits
sioner Peasants about o'clock in the af-
| ternoon. The dif1culty arose from the
| fact that there were several parties by
| this name, but on testimony Of Mr.. Rich
| ardson, who stated that after investiga-
| ton OF the mans residence, he was salts
! fled that there was a mistake. the case
was accordingly dismissed. Up to a late
| hour yesterday no more similar arrests
| had been made.
The Old Dominion Democratic Club OF
| jefferson ward held a very large and
enthusiastic meeting at their headquar-
ters last night After much routine busi-
ness, the club decided to go to the polls
| in a body next Tuesday and use every
effort to bring out the largest vote ever
! polled in Jefferson ward. The attention
| of every member is called TO a special
meeting on Monday night next, as very
| important matters are to be considered.
| The Fulton Democratic Club held a
| mass-meeting in Donahue Hall last night
! at o'clock. There was much enthusiasm
in the gathering. and Democratic prin-
Ciples were freely dealt out Mr.. p. NJ.
| ODonnel, president of the club, was in
the chair and he introduced Mr.. w. F.
Reddy as the speaker OF the evening
The utter made strong argument 70
prove that the Irishman should cast his
| vote for the Democratic party.
At he business meeting which followed
some routine matters were disposed of.
and the meeting was declared a thorough
success by all who attended.