Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
MUST LIVE CHEAPER.
mis- the Line Of Argument Used BY
Cood-CoYernment Speakers
THE eERNAS-AmERrcAS CLUB
strong Speeches Made by Colonel
Purcell and Mr. Newton on the
city. coadision-Madis ward
Braach-candidates Speak.

The German-American Democratic Ciuo
held a fine meeting at Sanger Hall last
night. at which the objects OF the Demo-
cratic League for Good Government were
discussed by Colonel John b. Purcell and
AFR. virginius Newton.
Mr.. William II. Zimmerman. president
OF the club. called the meeting 10 oraer
about o'clock He said that about TWO
years ago the German-American Club was
formed for exactly the same purpose for
which the Democratic League Tor 1oou
Government was. organized. The present
meeting was called for the purpose OF
introducing to the club few gentlemen
OF the latter organization, who woulu
speak upon the all-important question oil
good government. The first speaker he
wished to present was Colonel John b.
Purcell, the president Of the league.
SPEECH OF COLONEL PURCELL.
Colonel Purcell was greeted with mark
ed enthusiasm. He explained the objects
Of the Democratic League in a concise
manner. The city was In a critical condi-
ton financially, he said, and IL was The
dnty OF some one to call the attention o.
the public TO this fact. The league had
been charged with many sins, more than
they had ever dreamed OF. Yet no one
could deny that those who organized the
league were the peers OF any one in the
city in their loyalty TO the Democratic
party. Notwithstanding the opposition TO
he body, IL had already been the means
Of doing great good for the best interests
Of The city. Even II the objects OF the
league were defeated. the results OF its
work would be seen in the next Council,
Tor. even IL that body was composed OF
Anarchists. they would not dare proceed
10 conduct the city's affairs in an I'M
economical manner. in the face OF the
light which had been thrown upon the
,ubject through the efforts of the league
LIVING BEYOND OUR MEANS.
Mr.. yirginus Newton was the next
ypeaker. He showed the present fnan-
,lal condition Of the city by quoting
heures. and proved that RIchmond's ex-
penditures are largely in excess or what
ser revenues warrant. Two questions
we're staring the people OF Richmond IN
he face-whether the charter limit snail
be increased or taxation raised. To both
,f these questions the league said NO
The speaker declared. Live within your
income" he said. That was the remedy
Tor the evil The effect Of raising taxa
lion would be disastrous TO every business
Interest Of the city. Mr.. Newton said
ne was recently talking with gentle
nan from Syracuse. n. y. The latter was
telling Of the City Hall in that city, what
4 fine building II was, etc. Mr.. Newton
asked that gentleman how 1t compared
With our new City Hall, and the repiS
vas: every favorably." How much did
il cost you?" Mr.. Newton asked. Nearly
10000" said the gentleman from SYRIA
cuse I'VE appropriated that much, ana
appointed a committee 10 see that the
nall was built and finished. and when this
had been done they turned over TO us
$4,000 out OF the appropriation.
PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL.
Mr.. Newton said. In speaking Of our
new City Hall. that 1t reminded him OF
The truthfulness OF the old adage, Pride
comes before fall"
We had our new City Hall and we
were proud Of II, but nov comes the
fall" 1--WE have had too much CITY
Hall" he said, land therein lies the
trouble" He said that City Hall which
would have answered every purpose
could have been built for $4,000. but that
100000 more than this had been eX-
pended. 1t was superb building, but
Il took out OF the cty's income each
year $4,000 or $4,000 TO sustain II. He
did not blame anybody for the mistake
committed In erecting such CITY han:
IL was the fault of the entire city. ana
could not be shifted on any one set OF
men.
MIR. Newton's remarks were received
with rounds Of applause AT the concur
sion OF Mr.. Newton's speech the ciup
held a short business session.
WILL NOMINATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
The Madison Ward Branch of the Dem
ocratic League for Good Cover nment held
logf f1ht in
ly occupied by Lee Camp. The COM
mittee to make nominations for the city
Council were not quite ready TO report.
and the body, after the transaction OF
some minor routine business, adjourned
until Friday evening.
meeting of the Madison Ward Demo-
cratic Club will be held in the assembly
room Of the Powhatan Club tomorrow
evening at s O'Clock. The public ano
all candidates for office. especially the
candidates for the City Council from
this ward, are invited 10 attend.
OTHER CLUB MEETINGS.
The Union Democratic Club held a
meeting last night at Powelrs Hall. al
which speeches were made by several
candidates and by few representatives
pf the Good-Government League Mr.
William II. Cullingworth presided over
che meeting. Addresses were made by
Messrs. II. NJ Smith. d. c. Richardson
s. II. Pulliam. w. C. Collins, and others
Much interest was manifested In the
good government movement. and the
meeting. altogether, was rousing one.
The o. X. Club also held meetinl
last night, at which Mr.. III. NJ Smitf
made an address. Mr.. Smith. In soliciting
the support OF the club spoke OF his firs'
.ervices for the interest OF the party
and when referring TO his competitor
Mr.. Richardson. spoke Of him in the mos
COMPLIMENTARY terms.