Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-29
MEETINGS HELD LAST NIGHT.
several Rallies Held In Different
Parts of the CITY.

That the members of the Monroe-Ward
Bryan. Sewall. and Lamb Club are I'm
this fight with spirit Of unrelenting de-
termination was evidenced at the meet
Ing that that organization held in Laube's
Hall corner First and Broad streets. last
night. 1t was about as enthusiastic a
gathering of Democrats as has assembled
IN that section of the city during this
campaign, and it is certain that the enc
mics OF Democracy Jared about AZ badIv
at the hands of the speakers as they have
during any meeting this fall
president George Med. Blake. after cali
bers who could and would work for the
party on electlon-day to volunteer and be
supplied with badges and other Darapher-
halia More than thirty went forward
anu TOOK up the implements Of war
AGAINST the Republican partv and the
Palmer-Buckner annex thereto presi-
dent Blake then addressed the club at
some length He criticized severely the
conduct OF Messrs. William L. Royal and
A. II. Guison and denounced the Rich
mond Times. During the course of Mr.
Blake's remarks the Times reporter who
was present, withdrew from the meeting
Mr. blake did not go into much of A dis
cusslon OF the .ssues. cOnining his re-
marks more to persons than things.
ne was followed by, Mr. f.. p. Foxes
who made stirring speech upon the sill
yer question. as did Mr.. w. n. Graham
Mr.. Oberly. editor Of the State was
called upon, and responded I'm a brief. but
aple and convincing discussion of the two
planks OF the Chicago platform referring
10 bimetalllsm and government by injunc-
tiOn. Mr.. Oberly's remarks were received
with applause and at their conclusion
Colonel Alexander w. Archer was called
Tor, and he made q ringing appeal to those
present not to be influenced by gold-bug
Fagaries, but 10 be true 20 themselves
and their homes and 10 vote for Rrvan
seWal, and Lamb next Tuesday He said
ne was apsOlutely confident that DemOc-
racy would win this fight
After the transaction OF some routine
work President Blake adjourned the club
until early on the morning Of November
81, when, he said. il would meet at the
polls and every man would be expected
~ be present.
SPEAKING AT THE OLD DOMTNrO'
W hile last night was only the regular
meeting OF the Old Dominion Democratic
Club, which for years has met semi
monthly II became noised abroad that
mere would be several speakers on hand.
ana the fine audience that greeted these
gentlemen was indeed very fattering
President Wood introduced Hon. W. f.
Reddy as the first speaker Of the evening
Dir. Reddy opened his discourse with a
few general remarks concerning the cam
palgn, but soon launched out into an elo-
quent and able discussion Of the stunen-
dous questions. upon the answers OF
country. The speaker touched uDOn the
ponderous name of those who are pleased
TO constitute the National Democratic
party" Shakespeare" said he "has
iacitly asserted that there was nothing
i'm name and while ] do not altogether
subscribe TO this. / do say that after No
Vember Sd this party will search the world
over for a local habtatiOn and a name
and none will be found"
Mr. Reddy then went on 70 pick out the
hold fWr0ngIgfgnrlgg W
can arguments are verify saturated Said
he: 'Wage-payers all over the country
are telling their wage-earners that under
free coinage we shall have '5O-cenf' dol
lars. and manifestly we are assured they
believe no such thing. II they did every
wage-payer would leave houses and
lands and work for Bryan"
Mr. Reddy then spoke i'm laudatorv
terms OF all that labor unions have done
for the permanence and stability OF hon
est wages, and said: "Such unions de-
serve the sympathy and support OF all
laborng men who love their fireside and
their children"
Mr. Reddy. when he had ably discussed
the currency question and other leading
issues Of the campaign, closed his admira-
BILE plea for right thinking and right
acting with an eloquent refutation OF the
vile assertion that the Democratic party.
with its hundreds OF thousands Of the
most honest and virtuOus and patriotic
people that drew the breath of life are
Anarchists.
'They say we are Anarchists" he con-
tinued. but that can never be. Anarchy
can never reign at the firesides of the
American people when an undying love OF
peace and God-giyen liberty rules i'm their
hearts"
Mr.. r. L. Montague who followed Mr..
Reddy. is a most pleasing and forceful
speaker. and his skilfu handling of the
campaign question frequently called forth
shouts of applause. His effort was a
splendid appeal for concerted action on
the part OF every true lover Of Democracy.
Mr.. Tyler, OF the city Committee, spoke
I'm most complimentary terms OF an the
Old Dominion Club had done and was do
ing for the welfare of the party in the
city. Whatever may be the result OF
November 30. no one can ever censure
the work OF the Old Dominion Democratic
Club. of Jefferson Ward. but all theirs
was praise and commendatiOn
Mr.. Jefferson Wallace followed Mr.. Ty-
Ter with some very wholesome advice as
TO how the club might continue i'm the
good work I'm which it has had so much
experience. All during his talk Mr.. Wal
lace had the closest attention OF his
DEMOCRATIC COLLEGE BOYS.
The BRYAN, Sewall, and Lamb Club OF
Richmond College met in the chapel last
night. Nearly every member was present.
and among them were Few professed
sonnd-money men. Several speeches were
made by members OF the Alumni Associa-
tion and great was the enthusiasm that
prevailed among the students. Round
after round OF applause followed the
words OF the speakers. as they stated
the great issues OF the campaign, and
called upon the students TO maintain the
honor of the Democratic party by voting
for the 'idear' Democrat, William J.
Bryan.
Mr.. T. Emmett seaton, distinguish