Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
ARGUE THEIR CLAIMS.
A LIVELY AND SUCCESSFUL MEETING
OFTHE ClAY-WARD kCTVES.
Mr.. DIckerson Asks to he Advanced Ono
step-Mr. Taylor Seeks Suffrage
Appeals Of Other Candidates.

A big crowd and good speeches were the
features Of the meeting OF the Clay ward
Actives last night. There were present
number OF candidates. The addresses
were In good taste. no personal refer
ences whatever being made.
At the opening of the meeting President
snead stated that the club had no out
side solicitors for funds and that lac
hoped no one would pay money to such
persons for the Actlves. All their hnan-
cial affairs were left IN the hands OF the
Finance Committee.
After the transaction Of n good deal
Of routine business candidates were
rendered the floor
WANTS a SLIGHT ADVANCE.
Mr.. Joseph c. Dickerson, who IS as
plrng 10 the mayoTalty. was first called
upon. He said he was born in Richmond
AMI had lived here all his lie. He had
been sixteen yeas I'm the Board Of Al
dermen and six years the president Of
that body-the next position 70 that Of
Mayor. lie asked to BE- advanced one
more step, ana promised II ne was thi7
promoted he would serve the people OF
Richmond 70 the best OF his ability.
There were then calls FOR James Q.
Smith, who IS out for the city Sergeancy.
This gentleman made quite a terss and
comprehensive speech. saying that he had
been twenty years a resident ~ Rich
monl. lie had held the position he again
desired for two years, and in that time
had 10 perform the unpleasant duty Of
hanging Cluvcrus. Mr.. Smith said he
bad spent thousands OF dollars among the
poor people Of Richmond. and would noW
solicit their sunragrs for the place Of
city Sergeant.
MIR. TAYLOR SPEAKS.
Mr.. Richard N. Taylor was loudly cali
cd for ana in responding thanked the
ciub for the Kindness shown him in his
recent cad aill.ct.on. This was his frat or
portunity Of meeting with the Clay Warl
Actiycs since Two years ago. when Re
was honOre1 with their votes for the
Board OF Aldermen. For this he was
deeply grateful. lie now came - an
nounce TO every member Of the club that
he was n candidate for the position Of
Mayor. II elected. he assured his hear
crs he would perform the duties Of that
hch office 10 the very best Of his ability,
IN a manner for the best interests of the
CITY.
Mr.. John +. Meredith. new candidate
for the office OF Clerk Of the city Circuit
Court. made n strong appeal in his own
behalf.
For the position Of CITY Auditor Mr..
T.. 4. Barber made n short talk and OK
planned that h. simply desired TO solicit
the votes OF those present for this place,
promising fair and honest service.
OTHER CANDIDATES.
other candidates who addressed the
club were Mcssrs. j.. u. Stake. for the
Board Of Aldermen; w. II. Brock. for the
Common Council; l.. y. Jacob and j. y.
Ninsfeld for Justices Of tie Peace; G.
". (NaO Tyler. for the clerkship of the
Circuit Court. Mr. Boyce spoke Tor CITY
Sergeant EIps. Mr. John 5. Harwood
was called upon, and took occasion TO
thank the club for the support given
him last fan. lie was glad to notice the
Good feeling that seemed 70 prevail
among the candidates. IT, deeply SYM
plthiz-l with those gentlemen
who were seeking office. They
had three NOR" months ~
uncaeincss: three more months in which
10 be- called aside; three more months in
which 10 be- tod: Il need drink" Mr..
Howard was loudly appaulel.
PIN. Parsley here remarked that be
would like 10 Dear Mr.. Gates speak a
few remarks" Mr. Gates replied to this
by saying that he would announce in the
next issue of his paper that parsley was
in bloom" (AIuch laughter.
Councilman y. II. Boykn was called
unon and declared that he WIS not a
candidate for reelection. This was q
great surprise 10 the Actives.
The club then adjourned.