The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-04
FIELD OF POLITICS.
yfCE-pREsIDENT sTEYESsof 10
VISIT THE UgIog sooUfs
A Zig Democratic Rally at ODwyers Last
Njght-MeetIngs at Carriers and BLACK
burns HaiI-Other Meetings.

evening. The attendance was large WI
onel William II. Culingworth was In
the chair. Colonel +. G. Crump, the for
,n4r secretary Of the club, who had TO
resign his position on account OF his
absence in Washington, was elected an
honorary member.
The chair stated that II was highly
ipnportant for the Scouts 20 thoroughly
organize at once and secure new uni
forms Immediately. He hoped that by
January LIST, at the latest, the scouts
would be In possession Of their uniforms
lie added that ne was in Washington
about a week ago and received the as
s,rance from the friend Of the Scouts,
Vice President Stevenson, that he would
visit them soon after the adjournment
OF Congress.
1t was decided that the club should
meet on Monday evening at 1:50 o'clock
10 attend the mass-meeting in FWtoh.
The members who are in possession Ok
torches were requested to bring them
with them.
Messrs. Smith, Gary and Pierce were
appointed committee 10 secure the
necessary volunteers 60 assist at the
polling places on election day.
ton of some routine business, and the
Scouts were called TO order
Messrs. james II. Allen, Il. g. Garrison.
Charles Merritt, Captain Barnett and
Colonel Cuiiingworth were appointed
committee to secure uniforms. -four new
members were elected.
Mr.. Boyce, the boy speaker, who had
come in during the meeting then adj
dressed the club on the political out
look. He spoke Of the important work
before the incoming Legislature. Which
would have to elect number OF state
officers, all the judges Of the supreme
and Circuit courts, and two Uhited StateS
senators. He then clearly stated the Is
sues now before the people, and paid his
respects to the Sherman silver act, Which
has lust been repealed by the Democraoc
parry. He expressed his confidence that
President Cleveland, the Hon OF the
democracy. would yet prove himself the
Moses who would deliver his people from
bondage.
The speaker next turned his attention
10 the cause of the Democratic party
In this State, and discussed the various
pledges which that party had taken upon
itself and which il would certainly carry
out. After briefly critictsing the schemes
of the Populist- Republican coalition, Mr..
Boyce closed with a glowing tribute 10
the Democratic candidates Of the two
branches Of the Legislature.
Mr. Charles NJ Wallace, Jr, was next
called upon and he also briefly addressed
the club. taking as his text the existing
discrepancies among the factions OF the
Democratic party. He urged the Demo-
cratic party to remain Vighaht' 10 keep
down its enemies, ana expressed the
hone that the various factions OF the
once more united.
Alter a vote OF thanks had been tender
ed 10 the speakers the n1eetins ad-
journed
Tho Henri, D"tnrcra'S.
Every night this week have the I'M
terrified of Henrico COUNTY met ard ex-
bounded Democratic doctrine TO wager
tisteners
The brilliant bon-fres and japanese
lanterns gave life 10 the scene at
O'Dwyer's Han. last night, ana was ON
tpous of the bright future IN store Tor
the Democratic party. ,,.,
Thomas Z, Lafus gracefully pTesldeo
and Introduced the speakers. MT. sam
uel =. Waddell was the first to be heard
and covered the ground ably.
He reviewed the history of az the
political parties that had been Known
I'm Virginia during the past twenty
eight years. The only party, saio ne
with principal enough 10 hold itself TO-
eether was the Democratic party. II
had survived the combined attacks Oh
tho Republican, Readajuster, Prohlbl-
ton and Populist parties, because u
was founded upon just principles Mr.:
UaddeU exposed the inconsistencies OF
me latter party In strong language. III
concluding. he paid a glowing tribute 10
| tho standard bearers. who now are ready
Ia carry the Democratic banner 10 VIC
! tory. <.,,.-.os NJ.
waddou and delivered a telling speech.
| Mr. sands was most sanguine OF a sweep
| ing victory. and called upon his hearers
/ To swell the vote and snow under tue
] little political upstart known as the
| Populist, 49, .,.,ua
Captain John Lamb was the thifo
! speaker and began by complimenting the
| 11n,,,ocr,tic leaders OF the State Of Viz
/ e}nta he especially iauded Senator John
! ~ Daniel. and declared that he shared
| that rentleman's views upon the SILVER
| question. Yet, said he this election Tor
! Covernor and members Of the Leglsla-
/ .,,va had nothing whatever 70 DO win
| nattonal matters He called upon ms
hearers TO do their duty on the fh ol
| November. -,.oa
| Mr.. c. II. Boyce. who has ehampio1heo
the cause of Captain Binford so ol'eH
a., ,ha present canvass followed in a
brief but telling address. lie oiseo wy
democrats TO stand firm TO their coiors
and to see that Messrs. Binford, Sahds
and Iovenstein, were sent to the Legs
Iature from Henrico on the day oil eIec-
/ ton.
Rally ~ Carriers.
Tbare was an enthusiastic Democra-
tic meeting at Carriers store, seven h M,
below Richmond. last evening, presided
o,.or h,, Mr. Lou ussell, who introduced
MIR. w J. Binford as the next member OF
the House Of Delegates from Henrico
/ rouutv. Mr.. Binford made strong ana
able defence Of his party, which com
nIetelv captured his audience. he prov,
ca himself we'll posted on the poiiucai
news of the day, and acquitted himself
with his usual skill
! ktv tinford Was followed by Mr.. g \
1,ovce who gets ali over the county i
| one night in the interests OF Democracy
zinc oo,tno orators speech vas full OF
sound Democratic doctrine ana IhpFes9e
! t5s audience with his broad iTforDatioi
-, t1,a issues Of the canvass. The speak
re Maid a high tribute 10 Mr.. BinfCrd
| ,gar record. and urged the Democrats 4
"A ,he,r duty on the 9TH Of November.
The Dnn'baTton Club.
Quite a large crowd greeted the speaker
| at Blackbuin's Hail, In Brookland DIS
| trfet. last nigh, Whed roUsing meelh
[as held under the auspices OF the DUN
barton Democratic Club, OF which MaJo
Ia. K. Courtney is president. captain iran
/ Cunningham was the INST speaker an
10 noade a fnA fnrtessfon upon his hear
ers. Captafn Cunningham also favored ~
l audience with one of his choicest solos
which was a genuine treat to all presen