The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-12
BIG RALLY AT
CORC0RAN HALL.
Union and Marshal Ward Democratic
Clubs Meet.
EVERY CANDIDATE HAD HIS SAY.
All. With a Few Exceptions, Took a
shot at the Good Government
League---Gov. Tyler Graced the
Occasion with His Presence.


The good people Of Richmond journeyed
from every portion Of the city last night
TO corcoran Hall to participate in rally
held under the joint auspices Of the Union
Democratic club. OF Jefferson ward. ana
the Marshall Ward Democratic Club.
The hall was packed TO overfowing and
the crowd was onllven6d between speeches
oy excellent music rendered by the Clu-
zens Band. Governor Tyler and Hon. J.
Taylor Ellyson occupied seats Of honor
ON the stage. while nearly every candi-
date was on hand. those who were not
present being represented by friends.
The speeches were limited to a few min
utes each. and most OF the candidates,
particularly those endorsed by the GOOD
Government League, took occasion 10 re-
pudiate that endorsement
MANY LADIES PRESENT
A remarkable feature OF the gathering
was that the gallery was well filled with
ladies. all Of whom seemed TO enter
heartily into the spirit Of the occasion.
Captain W. II. Curtis was chairman Of
the meeting He was presented 10 the
audience By Mr.. John Meanley. presl-
dent Of the Union club and made "a for
chile address. which was enthusiastically
received. lie devoted much OF his speech
60 discussing the public school question
He advised his hearers 10 do nothing un
Democratic on Tuesday
Il deny the right" ne said "of any
body of men, whether IL consist of three
or thirteen. 10 dictate TO the voters of
this ward for whom they shall vote. Scan
your tickets closely on Tuesday next be-
fore you vote.
After Captain Curtis concluded his
speech the candidates We're called upon.
Their remarks for the most part were
brief and mild. but occasionally there was
a shot at the Good Government League.
Mr.. w r. Woody and Mr.. j. ~. Pease
said that. although they had been en-
dorsed by the League, they had no con-
nection whatever with that organization.
THE League downed me two years
ago" he said. but I'm going 10 down
them this time"
Mr.. +. II. CARRIER said that II elected
ne would go TO the Council untram-
melled by any pledges whatever.
Mr.. \. Is. FERGUSON said he was not
member of any League. and II elected
would 20 10 the Council unpledged.
Mr.. j. Harry Lawder disclaimed all
connection with the Good Government
League, and called attention 10 his pub
lished card repudating its endorsement.
All the candidates for the City Coun-
ell and salaried Offices were given a hSar-
ing, and but few OF them failed TO make
the question OF public schools the issue,
and 10 fire at the League II was quite
late when the meeting adjourned.
JACKSON WARD POLITICS.
A prominent Democrat Of Jackson
no In IL
pose the ticket nominated at the Powha-
tan Club meeting but who afterwards
Joined hands with the promoters OF that
slate said yesterday that as matters
stood he had no doubt that the Repub-
1icans would sweep Jackson Ward at
the general election.
1.-THE Democrats. whose friends were
downed at the Powhatan meeting. are
only luke warm in their support OF the
ticket as nominated said he "and in
the natural course Of events they will
do nothing more than vote, if even that.
.They will hardly work as they might
have done II some OF their friends had
been recognized by the Powhatan meet
ing.
1.-THE party notwithstanding the show
OF unity. is widely apart in Jackson
Ward. while the Republicans are united.
and If John Mitchell and his fol overs
nut up a ticket which ] have every reas-
on to believe will be done a solid Re
publican delegation will go from Jackson
Ward into the city Council"
CLAY WARD ACTIVES.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Clay Ward Actives will be held in the
large room of Belvidere Han tonight.
This Is the last greeting of the club be-
fore the election and the old hall was
f.f,lfr ODD
people last Saturday night. Every one
invited to attend.
ALL ARE WHEELMEN NOW.
The Board OF Governors Of the Rich
mond League Of Wheelmen held an adj
journed meeting at room No. l. Goddin
Hall Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock TO
consider the replies made TO the letter
addressed TO the candidates for Common
Council with regard TO the Wheelmens
Interests.
The meeting was largely attended and
was very enthusiastic. They were very
much gratihed at the kindly expressions
in their favor and progressive ideas.
shown by the responses. The replies
were almost entirely 50 favorable that
they feel that. i'm justice TO all. no dis
elimination should be made. believing
from responses that their interests will
he properly considered
THE SOUTHSlDE CLUB.
The Southside Social and Political
Club OF No $50 south Fifth street. will
hold It's last meeting of the campaign to-
night at \ o'clock. All candidates are
invited 10 attend.
The club is IN n prosperous condition
at present and hopes 10 get into its new
quarters in the course OF week. as the
work which has been in operation for
about two weeks past is almost COM
pleted.
The club Is composed Of most all Of the
young Democrats OF the Southside and
has on its roll al present about seventy
four members.