The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
JEFFERSON WARDS DAY
A RED nor RdLLY At THE OLD
MdRkTT nan.
Mr. 3. Taylor Eiiyson Presided and Prcsi'
dent sam stern oi tie John W. Dan
ici Was in Hts GLORY speakers.

held fun sway IN Jefferson Wdfu, tho lha'
particular section OF tho city was red
with ore from many colored lights, touch
cd OF by the members OF tac John w.
Daniel Juniors
Not only were coiorcd lights very much
In evidence but cheers from youthful
thr,,ts and beautiful strains from the
Ciurcns Sand helped cnliven matters
considerably.
a. had been duly announced. the occa-
sior was grand mass meeting OF the
JOIN w.. Daniel Club which was held IN
IN odd Market Hal, and which was fol-
Iovcl by "a smoker 40 TEons Han across
tho street, and as early ass o'clock mo
faithful began Go gather and the ram
drors fch
MR.. ELLISON PRESIDES.
As n.s also announced. Hon. j. Taylor
Invson presided at both the mass meet
ine and the smoker. and in place OF SEN
otor Barksdalc. OF Halifax. who was pre-
vented from filling the position OF toast
master at the smoker came Senator tg-
gioston. Of Charlotte. and Delegate Pllch-
o. from Fauqulcr.
Tho meeting 800 old Market Hall was not
opened until $40 o'clock. but long be-
fore that hour the hall was well-iiilcd
with dripping voters. who came ont from
fneir warm frcsidcs ready and willing TO
hear the truths that dropped In quick
succession from the earnest and willing
lbs ~ those who were anxious 90 con-
tinuc in the service of the city. and those
also who were 0uirv as anxious 10 take
their places for o. wear or two.
Before the meeting was called 10 order
hy President sam stern and while tho
biz crowd was warming and smoking In
the vicinity off the stoves the citizens
Band. composed of sixteen pieces. play
cd number NJ popular airs. ana OUTSIDE
tho rain drops FELL
MANY ATTRACTIONS.
Nothing could dampen the ardor OF the
John w. Daniclites. however. for every
minute added more people 10 the crowd,
and. attracted by Che band. tho Trevor KS
and the desire TO hear and see the score
OBJ more of candidates and absorb their
plants. and by the time President Stern
with a magnificent roscttc and ribbon on
his fauitless black coat with the legend
president" written thereon. assembled
tho rostrum and tapped his eavel on the
table. there were probably some SIX num-
Ired enthusiastic voters ana Wliilis
workers" on hand.
Arranged around the wall in conspicu-
Gus places were number OF banners
with telling inscriptions upon them, such
as
"Thc John w. Daniel club favors free
schools kept open bv tho city. and not
o. the charity Of the teachers
Hot times in jefferson Ward tonight.
"Hurran for the Fire Department and
tho Police Department We are satisfied
with them sam Stern President.
And q number of others. including the
names Of several candidates for justice
o. Tnf fnraon Ward
PRESIDENT STERN APPLAUDED.
when President Stern arose a tremen-
dous burst of applause greeted him. and
am enthusiastic udhcreut OF the Mayor
OF jefferson Ward called for three cheers
and tiger for him. which We're heartily
given.
Gentlemen and Voters Of jefferson
Ward. DO is my proud pleasure as presi-
dent of this club and as Mayor OF Jeffer-
son Ward to can This great meeting 10
order" said President Stern.
Then ho went on in Dbl, own way 10 adj
Wis. the voters to "elect "a Council that
will build up the manufacturing indus
tries of t1e city and who will not fpcnd
fhc money for the jails and penitenta-
ries. Council that viii keep the schools
open.
"Let us send business men 20 the Coun-
c'' shouted President stern.
And the crowd shouted back. I'VE
win"'
We want Co bring capital 10 this beau
tifui capital city of Nirgiuia-this state
OF Washington. Jefferson. Clay. Marshall
Jackson and sam stern.
"LlBElgY OR DEATH"
Don't forget. gentlemen OF jefferson
Ward. that we have good men In Clay
Ward. in Jackson Ward. in Marshall
Ward. in Madison Ward. On Monroe
Ward. MS well ass u This ward and. for
Heavens sake. put them I'm. I'm the Ian
euage Of Patrick Henry. Give MS liberty
or give ms death.
Altcr speaking Tor hai an honr Presl-
oent stern SAID mar Do was great pleas
uIe '' hiin Z" introduce ina, s'erlihs
h,,n'cIa" VINO mao consented 10 preside
ul ln' h''''N' ."f il""' '' l'llor lay %
H',l
SUI. I-'' -9N wa. SI''l'u WIN p'oions. "a
"','' ',i ~
iit.io ',.e,,t', g,.r ,,i,.,, i,, a.. rntaS ero,n
ono end of the state 40 the other.
81 am proud to preside over This large
meeting of citizens of jefferson Ward, q"
said Mir Ellyson. land 7 thank my dis
tinguished friend for introducing me TO
YOU and I know That when the proper
time comes We viii find no stronger
Democrats than these in jefferson Ward.
AN IMPORTANT OCCASION
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