The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-10
TOTAL BY WARDS.
Poor Old Man Zen Harrison 1rampled
Upon by AN Athletic Youth

Despite the fact that Mr.. Marion l..
Dawson's reply to the recent. speech Of
General Harrison had been well adver-
tised. he had an audience Of only about
one hundred and fifty to hear him at
Powells Hail last night. There was
some delay in the arrival OF the orator.
which is characteristic OF all great speak
ers, and Mr.. Hin Montague was called
upon TO entertain the audience in the
meantime. Mr.. Montague apologized at
the outset for not being prepared to make
any remarks on the burning question OF
the hour. but, Notwithstanding this, he
jumped right in 10 the maelstrom. and
whenever ne realized that he was over
his head he again apologized He wouns
up by entreating those present TO vote for
Bryan and Sewall
At this point some one said: Here they
GOMEZ" and Mr. Clyde Saunders, Mr.
Jefferson Wallace and Mr. Marion J..
Dawson appeared upon the scene. Cap
tain John \. Curtis had previously an
chored himself in chair. and in the con-
fusion that prevailed upon the entrance Of
Mr.. CLYDE Saunders Mr.. jefferson Wal
lace and Mr Merton l.. Dawson. Mr.. l.
a Catlin vas also discovered 10 be in the
room. When Mr.. Clyde Saunders. Mr..
jefferson Wallace and Mr. Marion l.
Dawson were seated. the chairman an
nounced that he observed the distinguish
ed chairman OF the City Committee pres
ent, and he hoped ne would enlightea
them upon the very important matters
that were uppermost in the minds Of the
people.
Mr.. Saunders. Mr.. Wallace and Mr..
Dawson looked at each other. Mr.. Curtis
smiled satisfactory smile TO hin self.
and Mr.. Julian Bryant. who came in with
the tide. wiped off his chin. MI Sound
ers and Nr. Wallace looked at each other
approvingly ana Mr. Dawson arose, clear
ed his throat. tucked up his necStie and
opened his mouth. At this great piece of
eloquence Messrs. Saunders and Wallace
applauded. Mr.. Curtis continued to smile.
and the old gentleman over in the corner
whom Mr.. Montague had assisted into
dreamland was rudely awakened from hts
sweet visions Of free-silver dollars galore
and brought back 10 the stern realities Of
everyday existence.
II may say something tonight that Is
not worth saying" here Mr. Dawson waa
interrupted by great applause from the
people. while Mr.. Saunders and Mr. Wal
lace tried TO frown the exhubeIant spirits
down. 81 may also suggest something
that may not be worth suggesting. and I
not be worth advancing" continued Mr..
Dawson. whereupon Mr.. Saunders and
Mr.. Wallace smiled approvingly and some
unseen person calculated. good"
Then Mr.. Dawson went on the over
throw all the arguments that eX-Presi-
dent Harrison set forth last Monday
night He dived deeply into statistics
10 prove that his position on the silver
question was correct and made lengthy
and labored argument on the stand he
took. closing with an appeal 10 all pres
ent 70 stand by the candidate and Cap
tain Lamb When he concluded Messrs
Saunders fnc Wallace went into convul-
sions OF applause. and Mr.. Catlin was
called upon 10 make some remarks. IN
n rambling sort OF way he discussed
stocks. bonds interest. MORTGAGES. etc.
and when his audience had become suf.
ficiently conf1sed be drlfted into
story One OF these stories is worth TO
iating: "t very good man died once; he
went to the pcarlv gates and having
belonged 20 the same lodge rs 81 Peter
he stood In with that WORTHY and WA
allowed aif the special privileges. one
dav he wandered down into the realms
o fhis Satanic Majesty. and going int
IN exceedingly warm apartment saw
some figures hanging from a beam.
.swhat are they?' he oueried OF hi:
imrist guide.
"whv. those are the bodies ~ sow
eound-monev Democrats who voted foi
MCKINLEY They wer etoo green 70 burn
10 we hsd 20 hang them here n dry"
CAPTAIN Curtis followed with some
stories, and appealed TO the voters to ex