The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-10
TO BUY A NEW WIGWAM
THE POWHATAN BRAVES ARE RAIS-
ING THE NECESSARY WAMPUM.
An Interesting Meeting Last Evening and
So 600 Subscribed to the Fund--An Able
Appeal by Col. John Bell Bigger.

g. r.. TenSer ana j. A. Hobson were in
,te.r official seats as secretary and treas
urer. respectively.
The new club-house-a theme which
i,,crcsts every member of the Powhatan-
came up for discussion. after considera-
bic routine business had been done. and
colonel John Bell Bigger presented the
following address, which was, on motion.
unanimously adopted. This address will
De- printed in circular form and be sent
fo the members and others eligible for
membership;
lt reads as follows:
The Powhatan Club vas permanently
orcanized several years past. and has sus-
tanned Itself by the dues of its members
lis usefulness is attested by results in
many elections. notably in assisting I'm
restoring our neighboring county of Hen
rico 10 the Democratic brotherhood. and
la keeping down a majority I'm jackson
vard. which might have been overwhelm-
inr but for the untiring energy OF this
club.
The grand ascendcncy OF Democracy
in our beautiful capital city has been the
cherished hope of this club and the I'M
rrecedented majority recently given Is in
some measure due to this organization.
our dear old Commonwealth, In its en-
,irety has felt the benefits resulting from
The labors OF this tribe OF braves. The
democratic committee Of this city can
testify TO its usefulness. In the .ryng
hours OF election contests the community
las felt confidence in the persuasive and
resisting powers Of this club. standing in
slid phalanx, unfolding civilization and
order OF society.
We have upon our rolls the names OF
many prominent citizens. whose religious
and moral characters would be open to
criticism II they remained members If
decorum did not hold sway in the wig
wan This club is open day and night
with it's reading room and assembly room.
where literature of political and other
rsfTuctiVe nature awaits the seekers CT
irformation. which will assist them TO
come TO a better understanding of their
duties as citizens OF a great nation, and
where conferences are held which tend TO
harmOnize any conflicting views on pub
n. questions which may exist.
Ne extend a cordial invitation to the
state Central and executive and Rich
mCnd city Democratic committees 20 hold
their meetings I'm our wigwam, where
they can smoke the calumet of peace On
earth and good will toward men.
Here should be found the politicians and
The statesmen, the doctors and the law
ycrs. the clerks and the mechanics, and
IIf ldhoItiS III ali u tutS anu pSNAPAhOiiSb
and mary do congregate here.
We need a permanent home and more
CommodiOus quarters, where Democrats
AN confer on important questions and
eujoy social conversation, and where dis
unguished Democrats can be introduced
20 the workers in this line Of Democratic
Industry. The rules Of this club are re-
strictive as to the use Of liquor or bet
ting or swearing. or vulgarity in any
form within it's walls.
Members and guests OF this club can
with perfect safety enjoy its privileges
and hospitality without fear Of having
their proper sense of morality the least
shocked.
Never in the history OF this club has
II ever attempted TO dictate or suggest
TO the Democracy who should be its can
ddates for official positions. but each
member is left free in his own right 10
decide for himself, and his conclusion is
not subject to any criticism by the club
We do not come before you as mendi-
cants, we appeal TO your business judg-
ment and your generous appreciation OF
the merits Of our patriotic appeal DO not
let this club be without a permanent
nome for lack Of your support. What
would your answer be If called upon to
give literally mot subscribe and be Sc
cured in your subscriptiCn) to prevent the
Gisbandment Of the military organizations
anu tAC IolANN anu illt Qfpdl AiiNIllS III Jul
city and State. who stand ready to quell
riots. arrests offenders of law, and subdue
the merCiless flames which would con-
sumo your homes and values? You surely
would not content yourself with the de-
iusive hope that riot might not occur.
that law might not be violated or that
fire might not break cut.
Is II less concern with you that the |
very foundation of civilization and the |
peaceful enjoyment OF society shall be |
threatened by the ignorant and vicious, |
who are anne ndahle TO no law save the |
healthful restraining influences and |
invaluable services OF political or |
CARNATIONS. who armed with the |
ballots Of justice and right shall |
shower them so fast and thick
against the invaders Of the peace of our
hresdes. that civil conquests are recorded
IS fra ught with consequences as great as
are those resulting from raging battles Of
bullets and sword.
This club has authorized the issue Of |
bonds OF the denominations Of 800, $50, SIS |
and SO each TO the amount Of S14.50O, and |
when a sufficient number OF said bonds
shall have been subscribed and paid for,
mounting to not less than $4,000, then
a building and lot or lot upon which a
building or buildings shall be erected,
shall be purchased and paid for in cash.
and such improvements and furniture as
may be necessary shall be bought and
paid for in cash. and a first and only
mortgage upon the real and personal
property shall be executed and recorded
as security for the redemption of the
bonds IN twenty years or at the pleasure
NJ the club. said bonds 10 bear a rate of
Interest Of per cent. per annum. which
Interest may be receivable for dues 10
Dc club.
The house and lot at present recon-
mended to be purchased is No. 500, at the
corner OF Eighth and Marshall streets
and is a substantial and spacious dwell
.ng This club submits the question of
Ns continued existence TO the Democratic
party Of our city and State, and ii has
no fear OF the verdict.
We will press forward in the path OF
4i'y. and 10 reach higher and higher
te'a'ions OF virtue and goodness, result
Hs IN a state OF intellectual freedom and
norai purity.
The following committee has been APP
pointed 10 solicit subscriptions: Messrs
.,tn a. Curtis, John ). HARDWOOD Preston
brtia. r. r. Briggs, Arthur b. Clarke.
! p Cary. J. c. Dame. Tazewell Elicit.
y H. FERGUSON, A. Il. Guigon, George
nioson. Jr, Cunningham Hail. Meade
H-sNns. John s. Knox. William Loven-
s'ein. James c. Lamb, James Lyons. Jr.,
a ID Landerkin, +. II. Mcclure, b. Il.
Nlnford. A. Pizzini Jr.. James ID. Pat
~. H. r. Pollard, Poitiaux Robinson.
william Ryan, n. V. Randolph, A B.
rand IT. NJ Smith Jr., j. G.. Small, s. g