The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-13
CLAY WARD ACTlVES MLT,
A Big Crowd Of Voters Turn d Gut Last
Night.
A HUMOROUS CHARACTER PRESENT.
ne Was Friendly to All Candidates and
Predicted the Election of Zach One.
"Junkcy" smith had three Innings.
AspiIants Tor Once Present.

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enthusiastic receptions accorded candi-
dates. and great in the humor that ono
entertaining Individual afforded.
President Walthall presided. and. after
Il had been decided % meet weekly here
after until the primary is held, excuses
were made Tor Senator Barksdale and
Delegate Pitcher. who were unable 10 b.
present and to make speeches. as prom
ised.
Then came the fun. Candidates were as
thick as molasses in January. Mr.. Jack
Pettus tried 10 give the aspirants for the
Council the right of way, but his propo-
sition was voted down. Captain +. I.
Reeve was not present, so the first speak
err was Mayor Taylor.
I'VE are with you, Dick remarked a
man with a weeks growth OF beard
on his face as the Mayor walked to the
front OF the hall. cheered by his friends.
The Mayor, after open preliminary re-
marks. promised ncye 20 desert the
grand old party. II have said he, dis
charged the duties Of my office 10 the
best Of my ability; 1 have acted conscien-
tiously, and l have no apologies TO make
TO any one. You already know l am a
candidate for reelection. and / would
greatly appreciate a renewal OF your
confidence and esteem" With the an
nounccment that whatever success he
might have achieved in life had come
from his own efforts. and hard work. and
with the statement that he was opposed 10
an class legislation. the Mayor bowed
and took his e
COLONEL HARWOODS CHANCES.
Johnny. you are the boy " said that
same man. who needed shaving, as Colo
mel John $. Harwood arose amid great
cheering 20 speak. The Colonel said ne
could with pardonable pride point 10 his
record I'M the House Of Delegates. He had
been called a representative Of the busi-
ness people. but he did not represent any
/ class, but all the people. 81 supported
said he. "the bin TO make labor the pre-
ferred creditor I'm the deeds OF assign
ment. 7 further showed my high regard
for workingmen by advocating the pass
age Of an act 10 require tho shoes made
by the Davis Shoe Company at the peni-
tertiary To be stamped as shoes made Dy
convict labor" CJohnny. you are q ripe
peach :" chimed in the man whose bust
ness II was to encourage all the candi-
dates)., The Colonel made n fine impress
sion. He was most literally ~applauded
and closed with a pretty tribute 20 Rich
mond and his wish 20 see the city prosper
and grow. He would as Mayor advocate
no impracticable schemes and he was a
true friend Of the public schools.
Mr.. O. \. hawkins was not greeted by
the announcement. "Ollie Is a dandy +.
for the man who talked so e~ncouragingly
10 other candidates was temporarily abb
sent from the hall Mr.. Hawkins made
n business-like announcement Of his can
didacy for Commissioner Of the Revenue.
He told the gathering that he had Sc
lected a competent staff OF persons 20
assist him I'm the office should he be
elected. and Mr.. Henry l.: Carter would
be one Of them. This announcement
elected much applause.
Mr.. r. B.. Munford followed and made
n modest presentation Of his claims for
reelection to the Office he now fills.
"Phil Parsley" shouted the individual
with the beard Of several days growth.
Tut Phil didn't show up, and Sheriff
I Hughes told the voters that he had tried
10 do his duty. and If his course were
approved he hoped 10 be reelected.
FOLKES' WARM RECEPTION.
4 noisy demonstration was made when
Mr.. +. c. Folkes came forward 10 tell
why he should be made sheriff. He was
frank 70 say that as he would be n
statesman out OF a job after March LIST,
he really would need the Office. though
he hated 70 AXE It from his friend
Hughes. As a member Of the Legislature
he had tried TO represent all classes,
though n w~orkingman. he did not want
the labor vote unless he was worthy Of
it.
Mr.. r. r. Briggs In presenting his
claims for City Sergeant announced that
he was the author Of the resolution
adopted by the School Board asking the
Council 10 appropriate $500 to keep the
schools open during December.
All during the evening there had been
many calls for "JUnkey," but Mr.. j. c..
Smith was not present when called on.
He was represented by Mr.. John =.
Epps. who urged his friends 10 vote for
Mr.. Smith. who II elected would give him
a place that would enable him 20 support
his family comfortably.
"Vote for Junkey just for luck" was
the advice Of the gentleman OF many re-
marks as Mr.. Epps took his seat.
The programme was cut into az this
point by a request for Mr.. Charles H..
Phillips 20 sing the "Bluc and the Gray
which he did much 90 the pleasure OF
the audience.
"Old Frank IS n winner" was the greet
ing from the bearded individual 10 Mr..
Bates, who in soliciting votes for city
| collector said that while ne couldn't sing
he was the best hand-shaker ia the city.
Mr.. W. Hall Crewe after breaking the
news that Captain Frank Cunningham
was a candidate tor reelection. made the
excuses or tho Collector for being absent
promising that he would attend at the
next meeting and sing d song.
CANDIDATES FOR AUDITOR.
Mr.. r.. NJ. ;. Valentine had an At
tentivo hearing, for the person who
made himself so numerous was again
temporarily absent. lie thanked Clay
Ward for tho support two years ago and
again asked that he be not forgotten
this year. He forgot TO tell what Office
he wanted until some one rose 10 inquire
after Mr.. Valentine had taken his seat.
He said he was again an aspirant for
the position of City Auditor.
"You can't beat Unc' Ned" said the
familiar voice as Auditor Warren rose
TO address the gathering. Mr.. Warren
said he had tried 10 do his duty and TO
be polite TO all having dealings with his
office n ne would like very much TO be
reelected.
The cries FOR "Junky'' were kept up
and finally little johnny Baker and his
youthful friend sang a duet and Johnny
rendered a solo. These bright boys are
going around singing in the interest or
NJ. Smiths candidacy.
Messrs. Garrison, Krause. Shield and
Ralston told why they should be made
High Constables. Mr.. Even Snead an
nouncod himself a candidate for re-elec-
ton 20 the Board Of Aldermen: Messrs.
r. w. Miner and John b. Gayle present
ed their claims for the Common Council
and Messrs. b. A. Jacob n Phil. He'll
stern announced themselves as candi-
dates for Justices of the Peace.
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