The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-13


In Moorman's storehouse, corner Of parlx
street and Moorman road. last niphs. 1
PRESIDENT g. w. Crumpecker in the
chair.
MIR. Brown, OF the committee on new
members, reported that the committees
had been at work talking up the club
and asking the Democrats to come ont.
The report was received and the COM
mittee continued. Five new members
we're also added to this committee.
motion of III. G.. Davis that the
whole list OF membership be divided up
into committees of ten each for work in
the ward was carried and the secretary
instructed to make the division and
number them, one, two, three, etc.
The question, "What is the best way
TO organize Democratic club adopted
at the last meeting for discussion, next
came up. MIR. Wertz made n few pointed
remarks on tho subject. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Hunter. A. j. Davis
closed the argument.
Why are we Democrats?" proposed
by ID. u. Davis, was selected as the next
question for discussion, and the follow
ing were appointed to discuss it: f. j.
Cook, j. t. Brown, II. G. Davis, II. d.
Shumate, David Davis and J. 81. Curry,
L. w. Miller, city solicitor, was in
vited to address tho club. He was glad
to be with the club. In such organiza-
lions lies the secret of success for the
party. There must be concentrated ac- 4
tion and sympathetic work. See that
all Democrats are organized, also all in
the CITY, He suggested that there be a
treasury to draw upon. Hayo COM
mittee to make house to house canvas,
and, of course, they must be paid, as It ,
VIII take all of their time.
When Mr.. Miller had taken his seat
there were calls for Mr.. Trout, and that
gentleman came forward and briefly,
but earnestly, discussed municipal poll
tics. He was cheered Justify at differ
ent points of his speech. He had no.
body to abuse. His platform is that
we have an economical administration
of municipal affairs and police force
sufficient and efficient to protect the
lives and property OF our people. He
also favored municipal improvements
whenever most needed.
Eston Randolph was called next, and
In his usual quiet. logical way made g
very practical address on the organiza-
ton OF Democratic clubs. The best
plan Is work and all must work to auc-
coed. He warned the committees against
tho mistake of one waiting for the
other. Let every man do his own work.
10 have successful and interesting
club all must attend it's meetings. The
speaker pledged himself to support the
nominee of the party whoever he may be.
When Mr.. Randolph had finished
there wore calls for both Hardaway and
Gooch Mr.. Hardaway addressed the
meeting lie complimented the clubs
w""k IN increasing its number since it's
last meeting. Mr.. Hardaway endorsed
the remarks made by the ether gentle-
man on organization He was not pres
ent to discuss national or State ques
lions, but homo questions. The con
dltton OF the streets was given shak!
ing up. "All candidates are fruitful
with PROMISES" said Mr.. Hardaway.
You want to organize SO that you can
bring the proper Influences to bear upon
your representatives. Candidates for
get their promises after election. You
must get good business men. The Count
Gil ls moro important than the office OF
mayor or commonwealth attorney. The
good men in the government are not
talking mon, they are practical mon
who know how to get q measure in
shape. BY organization you will not
only score victory in your own city
but you will pave the way to victory in
the national campaign next fall"
the coming election in Roanoke,''
$3.50 A." NooOh, Is u particularly I'm
portant ono. Your mayor, under the
new charter, has great power. 1t is all
important that you select honest,
competent men to fill your offices. A
night in good Democratic ranks only
makes more Democrats. Men OF tho
true metal should not stand out and do
nothing. We must bring them in"
l.. Nj. Wood, another candidate for
commonwealth's attorney, was called
ana made very humorous address. 5
though bringing IN some very good
points. lie was nearing the verge of
batchelorhood and was not able to get
married. He thought the other candi-
oates were young enough to wait.
Just let me have this Office and I'll
join the benedicts," he said.
Messrs. Maybry and Turnbull, candi-
dates Tor the office of constable, intro
duced themsel, es to the club. More
than thirty new members have been
added to tho club since its last meeting,
which makes the membership now
about 100 in all. The meeting last night
was very harmonious and enthusiastic
one. All of the candidates pledged
themselves TO support the party nomi-
nee. whoever they may be.
The neXt regular meeting will be held s
ut the same Place next Tuesday evening
at S O'clock.
Democratic For the First Time.
NEW britain, Conn, April 12.-For
the hrst time in the history OF this city
New Britain Democrats have elected
their ticket, including mayor, city clerk,
treasurer, auditor, collector and sh sriff.
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