Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
JOSEPH BRYAN.
+. r. GLASGOW.
i. c.. VENARLE,
WYNDHAM r. MEREDITH,
.rr,<y ANrnER HAMIITON
spEAKING A CHIMRORAZO.

The Marshall-Ward Bryan and Sewall
Democratic Club held its regular meeting
last night in ChimboraZo Park. instead Of
at Corcoran Hall. and several stirring
speeches were made. The speakers oc-
cupied the platform constructed by the
Richmond Traction Company for its band,
and alternated with the musicians. About
eight hundred people were present, and
the orators were loudly applauded.
Mr.. George Med. Blake OF the Board OF
Aldermen opened the meeting. and said
the impression prevailed that the Grounds
and Buildings Committee did not want
the people to use the park. He wanted 10
correct that impression as there was no
foundation for 1t. Mr.. Blake then intro
duced Captain John Lamb, the latest
candidate for congressional honors, who
made a 25-minute speech, which was en-
Enthusiastically received.
Captain r. r. Frayser followed Captain
Lamb and advocated his claims for the
nomination. Colonel Ellett was in the
audience. but did not go on the platform.
The meeting adjourned about 10 o'clock.
COLONEL ELLETT'S STATEMENT
Congressman Elicit was seen by a Dis
patch reporter after the meeting and
asked why he did not speak at CHM
borazo Park. lie replied that he had
gone there under the impression that
ing. but when he ascertained that II was
the intention 10 speak from the Traction
Companys music stand, which was sur
rounded by a large number OF people
mostly composed OF women and chill
dren. who had gathered for the purpose
Of hearing the music OF the ban" fur-
nished by the Richmond Traction Com
pany, and having received no invitation
from that company TO speak, he con-
a. fcgpf n fnIf
gathering for the purpose Of discussing
The grave issues Of the day and entered
a Traction car and returned to his home
lie stated, however, to President w.
Woodward, of the Marshall-Ward Bryan
and Sewall Club. that he had heard that
there would be regular political meeting
at Corcoran Hall in few days, at which
he would be glad 10 address his fellow
citizens upon the important questions OF
this campaign, though 1t was an unpre-
cedented thing 10 have any speaking by
Democratic aspirants for the congress
sjonal nomination prior TO the meeting Of
the convention in this district.
HEADQUARTERS TO OPEN TO-DAY.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson, chairman Of
the State Democratic Committee. went
Up TO Washington on campaign business
yesterday morning and returned last
evening. His absence caused some Delay
will probably be opened to-day. Secretary
Button was quite busy yesterday attend
ing TO the mail OF the chairman. but he
found time 10 say a few words TO a
/ DisDatch man. He said that while the
rooms for the headquarters had not yet
been selected, they would probably be
located In the Ebel building, nea- the
corner of Main and Ninth streets. or
on one Of the upper floors Of No. 9ls east
Main street.
A COLORED BRYAN CLUB.
A Bryan and Sewall Club. composed Of
colored voters of Jackson Ward. was or
ganized Monday night at No. AZ west
Baker street The following officers were
elected for the campaign: Royal White,
president; Royal Racks. secretary; Bart
lett Davis. treasurer, and Eddie motifs,
sergeant-at-arms. Resolutions, endorsing
Bryan and Sewall and the Democratic
platform were unanimously adopted
This club Is composed of some OF the
best coored voters OF the ward. and has
over fifty names enrolled. These men
promise TO use every effort for the sue
cess OF the Democratic ticket.
William A. Jackson. one OF the best in
formed colored men OF this city on the
financial problem, addressed the meet
ing with good effect.
The Bryan and Sewall Club will meet in
FiournOy has invited Colonel j. Bell Big
ger to make a speech on this occasion.
and the Colonel will be on hand. II no
thing happens TO prevent. President
FIour-ry is hopeful of having Hon. w.
II. MI waine, OF Petersburg. present at
the meeting next week. Mr. McIlwaine
Is one OF the electors-at-large. and is a
pronounced silver man.
IN THE RANKS OF THE ENEMY.
There will be a meeting Of the Repub-
l,can General Committee TO manage the
campaign In Virginia In this city to-mor-
row when State headquarters will be es-
tablished and the committees work start