The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
ELECTION DAY NEWS
,o,rrycaL NOTES AND DRIFTWooD
clUGHT IN THE CURRENT.
I'll. Democratic Rallies % the Week and
tho UnusualIy Encouraging Reports
that Come From Other states.

The reports from all over the country
arc still coming in favor Of Democratic
triumph next Tuesday, and the look of
con,cniment on the faces OF the leaders
Yesterday reflected the editorials of the
Herald and other great dailies OF New
York.
The betting now in the metropolis is
given as ten TO seven. in favor Of the cleo
lion Of Mr.. Cleveland, and this fact.
coupled with the Information gathered
from every corner Of the State. and every
ward In New York and Brooklyn, is re-
assuring 90 the Democrats of this city.
While all OF this comforting intelligence
comes from the other States. 1T becomes
more Of the palpable duty Of the Demo
Gratis OF this city 10 meet all OF the re-
ouirements OF the situation. and the city
committee is using every effort to have
the fan vote polled.
They especially urge that every voter
be at the polls as early as possible on
election day.
Az the CITY Democratic headquarters
Yesterday there was no intermlssion OF
the work. Notwithstanding the fact that
nearly an OF the closing arrangements
hsve beon made The superlnNhuehts
- tho diNerent wards are In constant
consultation at headquarters anu noun
10 &c belne left undone 10 accomplish
success at the electloH
me various clubs OF the city nave Dee1
-. g., ,be nrepara lions for the big ralV
under the auspices OF lhe 'oliiilc, -
travellers club on next Saturday night,
aDfg "A
success The old Dominion and Fulton
climbs will hold meetings tonight.
Mr.. &. g. =. Patteson. chairman OF the
CIV Democratic Committee, received
telegram from Hon. John Randolph
Tucker Yesterday stating that the latter
would be here to-day. and would address
the people on the issues OF the cam
paicn in the Academy Of Music tonight
al $50.
Much interest in Democratic circles is
manifested IN regard TO the OCCASION
and the Academy viii doubtless be
packed to its utmost capacity.
Mr. Tucker will be the guest OF Mrs
Colston. near Sixth and Franklin, while
he is in Richmond.
After the speaking the chairman OF the
CITY committee. together with several
az Mr.. fuckers friends. will tender the
sneaker a supper at the Nestmoreianu
Club.
Al this meeting an especial invitation
has been extended 10 the ladies' ana u
is probable that the evening VIII be
-rared bv q large attendance on their
part. ,,-,...o
state Senator Tom Scott, Of Charlotte
county. was in the city yesterday ana
gives very encouraging reports from the
Fourth congressional district. number
Of posters have been printed embodylns
the resolution offered in the Farmers
Alliance Convention by Colonel j. Thomas
Goode, the Third party candidate Tor con-
Crcss. regarding the tax for coloreu
schools and an educational provision as
TO their voting. Mr.. Scott thinks the
district will be Democratic by a good
round majority.
Mr. John f. Massey was to have spoken
I'm Petersburg last evening, but at the
last moment found II impossible TO at
tend. and with his usual readiness 10
serve the party, Hon. Henry ". Flour-
nov went over at their request and hiled
the appointment.
The Rockets Democratic Club held an
enthusiastic meeting last evening The
reports Of the labors OF the club show
that good and effective work is being
done by them.
The Republicans have called for copies
OF tHf lfElHll dAitl 'F'fA| O.
and Third precincts Of Jefferson ward
and at the Third precinct OF MarshaI
ward Democratic supervisor l.. c. Haake
and Republican supervisor +. T. Camp
bell have been designated to make the
copies.
0ld Dominion Democratic Club, Of
Jefferson ard. will hold a very impor-
tant meeting at their headquarters to-
night at o'clock. Every member is re-
quested 10 he present. as this is the last
meeting before the election.
The regular weekly meeting Of the Full
ton Democrats club will lie held tonight
An Tor, hues Hall. Mr. w. +. Retdy and
other speakers viii address the meeting.
This being the la st rally in this section OF
the city previous to the great battle next
Tuesday. q large meeting is anticipated.
There is but little betting yet on the
election I'm Richmond. An advertisement
Of prominent Broad-street saloon keep
err I'm the morning papers OF yesterday,
Offering to bet from 500 to $1,000 that
Cleveland will be the next President; also
TO bet on States. 800 on each State In
the Union going Democratic, excited some
talk.
/ called In at his place to see II he had
any takers. but could not find him. The
only other bets placed yesterday that
have been mentioned were: one OF $50 to
500. one of 500. even money and one or
so even money all on Cleveland.