Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-02
THE BREACH HEALED
RIVAL FACTIONS IN JACKSON WARD
COME TO UNDERSTANDING.
The CONVENTION TICKET ENDORSED.
Mr.. Wendenburg Challenges the
Leagne Leaders to a Joint Debate
The ood-Government Ticket Not
Yet Named.
Yet Named.

The Ratchet has been buried By the
Democrats OF Jackson Ward. and the
party in that section now presents a solid
front to their opponents. who are already
hard at work
The reconciliation took place last night
at mass meeting of the voters of the
First and Second precincts held under the
auspices OF the Missing-Link Democratic
Club at Floyd & Britton's Hall. The
meeting was anticipated with lively in
terest, for IL was announced that those
who were disconnected with the result
of the ward convention, held recently at
the Powhatan Club. would be out in force,
and would probably carry out their Oft
expressed intention OF nominating an in
dependent ticket.
1t was a matter Of considerable sur
prise. therefore, when Mr.. Edward NJ.
Roscher. the recognized leader of the
dissatisfied wing, made ringing speech
in support OF the ticket named by the
convention, and declared that he would
use every means in lis power to insure
its election. Mr.. Roscher was the hero
Of the hour. and his action i'm bringing
the opposition into line was very highly
commended The healing OF this breach
Will go far towards insuring another
Democratic triumph in this ward, though
the leaders all recognize the necessity for
indefatigable and persistent effort. The
Republican party has been quietly at
work, and though no candidates have
yet been publicly announced. it is said
that their organization is perfected and
very strong.
CHALLENGE TO JOINT DEBATE.
The latest developments in the strained
relations existing between the Good Gov
ernment League and the clubs is chal-
lenge to joint debate hurled by Mr.. Louis
Wendenburg at the devoted heads OF the
league leaders. Mr.. Wendenburg stated
yesterday that he was ready and willing
TO meet any member Of the Good Govern
ment organization upon any platform that
may be agreeable, and calmly and dis
passiOnately debate the career and doc
trines of the league.
The ticket of the league has not yet
been announced, nor will il be for seve-
raj days. The object OF the delay said
President Catlin yesterday, Is to strength
ell the ticket. Some OF the most promi
nent men in the community have been
induced TO enter the field. firmly con-
WINGED that this election is a crisis which
demands that they should subordinate
their personal wishes for retirement.
Almost daily, continued Mr.. Catlin. some
leading man upon whom we have been
working consents to run. and we feel
that we have nothing to lose by the delay.
Twenty-three Of the candidates already
announced paid their assessments yester-
day.
CANDIDATES ON THE RUN.
The candidates for the various city
offices are literally on the run. Last
night meetings were held In Fulton, on
Brook avenue, on Belvidere street, and
on south Second street, and the most
energetic candidates managed to put in
an appearance at all these places in the
course OF the evening.
There was quite an important rally at
Mike Moores place. No. 1888 south Second
street. The hall was packed for three
hours and all the candidates were given
a hearing. An orchestra, composed OF
two harps, a yiolincello. violin. and a
cornet. played between the addresses.
The South-Side Democratic Club held q n
meeting at their hail. No. 624
south Belvidere street. The candidates
or their representatives pressed their
respective claims. and after the adjourn
ment refreshments were served.
For reasons stated above. the meeting
Of the Missng-Link Club. on Brook ave-
nue., was very interesting. and many
were not able to gain admttance TO the
hall so densely crowded was It.
Rockets Club. too, held a large and
meeting. and was addressed
by the various candidates.
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
The Old Dominion Democratic Club will |
meet tonight at s o'clock at Thon's Hall. |
All the members are urged TO be present, |
The candidates for the various city Of |
fees will also appear and spend a social |
hour with the members of the club and |
heir friends.
The Young Mems Social and Democratic |
Club. of Fourth Precinct. Jackson ward
will hold a meeting at their rooms: NO.
221 north Seventeenth street, Tonight.
Tammany Democratic Club. OF Jackson
Ward. will meet tonight at o'clock at
,ahen e. Rhodes's Hall, corner OF Second
md Duval streets. All the voters or TINS
precinct will be present, and an interest
ng meeting is assured.