The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
THE DRUMMERS' RALLY.
ortyD P1RADE AND ENTHUsI-
,srfc wEErING Ar TBE MOZART.
The Biggest Denomination Seen In Rich.
mond During the ampaign-A splcn-
did speech by Hon. H. w. J. Ham.

Clue were the spirits OF this parade and
meeting.
10 was a utting climax TO the campaigns
gatherings, where the laborers in the
political vineyard have toiled so hard.
Long lie to the c. T. D. c. May their
organization be permanent, and their
tribe increase!
Seven o'clock last night found the be-
ginning Of the gathering Of the clans Of
Democracy.
Prom north and south, from east and
west in the city Of Seven Hills. they
fastened 10 the rendezvous. and were in
line ready 10 move by O o'clock
The streets along which the pageant was
20 move were filled with men. women and
children, Selling every place where they
might see. and all in good humor.
Via Main 10 Fifth. 10 Franklin, TO
Henry. TO Broad. TO Eighth. to the Ac-
ademy, was the route, and under the d.
recuon of Colonel j. Il. Purcell chlet mar
shal. and Colonel j. y. Bld6ood' chlet
aide. all went OF smoothly.
Here they come" echoes along the
lire Of waiting humanity at o'clock, and
they start the marshals first mounted,
and bearing themselves gallantly as well
they may. in such cause
They are Captain W. Il. Mosby, Mr.. A.
T. Clarke Colonel Charles OBJ Cowardin,
of the Dispatch. Major w. NJ. Evans,
Captain Fred. Peasants, Mr.. Lewis ID.
Crcnshaw and Mr.. a. Il. UoldelDy, Jr.,
city editor Of The Times
Then comes park phaeton, drawn by
-FOUR spirited horses. with precious load.
consisting OF Hon. Beverley b. Munford,
Captain Cunningham Han, dear old I'm
Gle Billy Cullugworth, looking too cute
for anything. in red fez. and Judge II.
W. Tlournoy.
Behind them comes the Blues' Band.
twenty strong. in their brilliant uniforms.
and then "the only article Mckinley for
g0t' and what do YOU think it isY
donkey shaggy Of coat. and long
ears and tail, after the manner of dom
keys.
It is led by Captain w II. Maxwell. OF
tie Commercial Travellers Democratic
club. and shouts Of laughter and applause
greet the happy hitl
Behind "thc only article" &c, comes
the Commercial Travellers Democratic
club. 30 strong. marching like real SOL
Cicrs gay and dcbonair. picturesque and
striking in their Continental uniforms
and lamps.
President W. II. Weisiger is a happy
man. be sure. and Major w. NJ. Evans
is close behind him.
A beautiful sight they make. And fol-
lowing them are the boys Of Captain
Prank Cunniugham's company, the Walk
er Light Guard
They are not in any uniform. except
that each has on his breast the letters
''W. J.. g." i'm red on a white ground
They told me that they meant 1--WE
Love Grover and I am sure Of 1t.
Forty of the w. L. G.'s.
A transparency on a wagon attracts
much attention as it rolls I'm the line be-
hind the W. l.. G. boys. The inscription
read:
"Thc commercial interests OF the coun-
try can best appreciate the necessity for
tariff reform"
1--WE do not want free trade. Taxation
for the actual necessities Of the Govern
ment is all we require"
I'VE want no Force bill in ours"
There was another good Transparency
here I'm the shape OF a representation OF
an enlarged postal card. on which was
written.
ITO the People Of the United States:
our Mr.. Grover Cleveland viii call on
YOU November Sth with full line OF
Democracy. Please reserve your vote for
him. (Sgneb The Commercial Travel
ers' Democratic Club"
The Eagle COrnet Band, under J. NJ.
Eayborn, nineteen pieces, is next, in
front of the Union Democratic Scouts in
their War-lile Zouave makeup, Il strong.
Captain H. G.. Garrison is in command,
and his lieuteuants are A. j. Gary. w.
j.. Marrow and First Sergeant c. II.
Murray.
Their transparency is a striking one
reading. I'VE are always in the front
rank. Union Democratic Scouts. First
I'm the field. The last TO leave it. This
IS our tenth parade
All which is true. They deserve great
credit.
Next we see the drum corps Of the First
fxrf to md
College Democratic CLUB. which follows
st. There are one hundred Of these
students. and they make their presence
known by their yell" which they emit
with great effect.
They carry handsome banner the
Virginia coat Of arms, bearing the dates
$50 and 1851 Much amusement was made
by the efsies OF Harrison. Weaver and
Mrs. Lease, which they carried, hung on
poles.
The Powratan Club. one hundred men,
are marching briskly next in line, and
the Lee Camp drum corps twelve men,
are ahead Of the Clay Ward Actives.
Two hundred Of them. with Captain
"Dick" Taylor at their head, stepping
like veterans with transparencies. And
they read. "Our COngressman-George
j. Wise. cleveland Befriends the Poor"
'Note Early Next Tuesday. Harrison,
thc friend Of Monopoly. We Favor Home
Rule. No More Billion-Dollar Con-
crosses"
The Worklngmen's Club. under Mr..
Evan Snead, follow the Clay Ward Ac-
tives. They have "A transparency. read
ing "True Democracy. Workingmen's
Democratic Club. Ever True 10 Demo-
Cracy." They are one hundred and
eeventy-fve strong.
They have a wagon with a polling place
and ballot box in operation on it.
The "Hobos." a Jolly lot of young De-
mOcrats. come next, with siXty-seven in
line Good boys
The Hon. Mr.. Ham. Mayor Ellyson.
Mr. Joseph Wallersten, Mrs. Elyson
and Miss Bette Ellyson witnessed the
parade from a window Of the Young Mems
Christian Association building, Sixth and
Main streets.
All the streets ont the line Of march
were blazing with red fire. and the air
was full Of rockets and roman candles
and bombs and every sort Of fireworks.
Especially from the Masonic Temple TO
Nurphys Hotel. was the scene an in
spring one Down Broad to Eighth,
thence to the Academy Of Music where
I'm front Of the house il was bright as day
with illumination Of every sort.
Hon 81. W hume.
When Mr. Wise took his seat, with
much applause, Mayor Ellyson said that
Mr. Joseph Wallcrstein. the secretary OF
tho Commercial Travellers Democratic
club would present the next speaker,
whom they were al anxious 70 hear.
Mr. Nanersteins remarks were in good
taste. His point that the travelling men