Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
MANY CANDIDATES MAKE ADDRESSES.
Congressman Lamb and Judge
Fnrrnr Make short Talks and Stir
Pitch of Enthusiasm.

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numerous speakers who addressed them
and applauded literally.
President S. Stern, of the club, had
made ample preparations for making the
occasion a pleasurabe one, and besides
the speakers of the evening, he had the
Blues Band TO make music for the boys.
| All of the legislative candidates save
one, who was unavoidably absent, made
| speeches, as did also Congressman Lamb
and Judge f. r. Farrar.
A SILVER GAvEL.
After the Blues Band had discoursed
several selections, Major j. w. Rawley
assembled to the rostrum, and holding
| aloft handsome silver gave bearing
| the imprint of the features of Hon. John
| w. Daniel, made brief address, IN
| which he presented It TO President S.
| Stern Mr.. Stern made a happy speech
of thanks, and then, formally calling
the body 10 order, began an impassoned
address on the issues of the hour. He
eulogized in extravagant terms the nomi-
nees of the Virginia Democracy, and
| then pitched in 10 Governor O'Ferrall.
! Said he: 1.-THE Governor tells you now that
he doesn't care for the suffrage of sill
yer Democrats, but when he wanted to
be Governor he told you to go ahead and
vote for him; he didn't care rap
whether you were for silver or gold, so
you were for O'Ferrall."
Mr. Stern paid his respects TO Grover
Cleveland. and then waded into Mr.. NJ.
Il. ingalls,, attacking him for his fail
ure to carry out certain promises he is
| alleged to have made. In concluding his
speech. the clubs president, quoting
Stonewall Jackson's dying words. rele-
gated Virginia's Governor to "the shade
Of the trees"
COLONEL HARDWOOD PRESIDES.
He then introduced Hon. John s. Har-
wood as the presiding officer Of the eve
Ming and the popular Colonel was re-
celved with cheers. He made a short
but stirring. address, encomiastic OF
Senator Daniel and the club which bears
his name. He then touched upon the
Democratic ticket as named at Roanoke
and asserted It as his belief that 1t was
the best ticket ever presented TO the
voters OF this old Commonwealth.
The candidates for the Legislature
were called upon for speeches. and Mr.
John b. Gayle was the first OF the ten
to present his claims. Hon. T. Il. Mur-
phy followed in q short speech in his
own behalf, asking that his past record
as a representative be carefully scruti-
nize1. When he concluded Hon. w. F.
Reddy was introduced and made an elo-
auent talk, dwelling for awhile on States
rights as against Federal interference
with local government. He made, in
conclusion. a strong appeal for support
on the 10th and promised faithful, honor
able, and loyal service.
ADVOCATED HOME RULE.
The next speaker presented was Mr..
r. c. Folkes. He made a most stirring
and patriotic address, strongly advocating
home rule. He was succeeded on the
rostrum by Mr.. c. III. Wallace, who spoke
pointedly in his own behalf. pledging him
self, II elected, TO serve his constituency
IN a fearless and honorable manner. Mr..
E. NJ Roscher made the next speech,
and though brief in his talk, made
strong personal appeal for the suffrage
of the clubs members.
MFR. James Lewis Anderson followed
Mr. Roscher, and in the outset discussed
the issues of the campaign, concluding
with a dissertation on the duties OF
public servant, promising, II elected to
the House. to put forth his best efforts
IN behalf Of the people who honor him.
Mr. Walter Dunn was the next candidate
TO present his claims. and Mr.. +. st.
George Barraud followed him. He made
n strong speech for the supremacy OF
Democracy and in an earnest manner
advocated his claims.
This concluded the speech making OF
candidates. and Colonel Harwood present.
ed Congressman John Lamb, who made
a most interesting short talk, touching
incidentally upon the necessity for local
self-government, and dealing blows 70
trusts and combines. He spoke glow
AT
for Tyler and his associates an Immense
majority.
JOHNNY REB TALKS.
When Captain Lamb concluded Colonel
Uarwood introduced Judge +. X. Far
rar Dohnny Reb). who was present In
tho audience. He made most humor-
Gus talk, and growing serious at the
close of his address, he told OF the hero
ism OF the Confederate soldier, holding
him I'D as the best exemplar OF Democ-
racy. and besought the candidates. which
ever OF them was successful. 10 see tnat
the state provided literally for the men,
now broken in health and decrepit, but
who in the strength OF their manhood
fought for her freedom.
The concluding speech was made by
President Stern, but as the evening o.
growing short he made his speech like
wise and the meeting adjourned.
The Ratification Meeting.
The local committee in charge Of the
arrangefnents for the big ratification
meeting to be held at the Auditorium to-
morrow week held brief session yes
terday morning in the Powhatan Club
rooms. and the question OF funds Tor the
purpose OF defraying the expenses or the
meeting being discussed, II was decided
that n canvass snoulu DC Hldue ny the
members of the committee.
Secretary Joseph Button, OF the state
Central Committee, opened his head
quarters I'm Room 49, Chamber Of Com
merce bnilding, yesterday morning, and
was busily engaged during the entire day
In getting things in shape for the cam
raion Re has been unable. thus far,
10 make any assignment of speakers,
hut exnects TO begin on that work to-
dav Mr.. Frank Il. Crump has yolun-
teered 10 assist Mr.. Button, and will be
ON duty at headquarters throughout tho
campaign.
,The CITY Central Democratic Committee
has issued a call for all registrars, judges,
clerks and ward superintendents who
will serve in Thursdays primary to meet
az the Powhatan Club rooms this after
noon between the hours OF and o'clock,
TO receive their outfits ana instructions.
Republicans to Nominate.
couector-of-the-Weste District and
Chairman of-the-Repubh Com
,,,it,ee park Agnew left last evening for
III bone In Alexandria. Mr.. Agnew and
some Of the other leaders who were at
,he conference at Murphy's Hotel Monday
riaht an an informal way, resumed their
a,scnssion of the Virginia situation yes
terday.
Thesa gentlemen claim to be far more