Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-12
CANDIDATES FOR CITY OFFICES
SPEAK AT THE CLUBS.
SEVERAL MEETINGS LAST NIGHT.
westham, Monroe, Solid Shot ana
Union Clubs Rally Their Forces
The Latter Wants to Fight the
League.
League.

Of the organization was the promotion Oh
the interests of the party. The President
then stated that there were a number Oh
candidates present. and the CLUB wouiu
be glad to hear from them.
Mayor Taylor was the first candlaa's
called upon to address the body. lie saia
he was again a candidate for the once
he now held; that he had discharged It's
duties fearlessly, and had no apology 10
make in regard to his record. AS the
Council could pass any measure over the
Mayors veto by simply a majority VOTE
the latter official was in certain sense
powerless as to the government OF the
city. Mayor Taylor's remarks were greet
ed with great applause.
Colonel John 5. Harwood, also a can
didate for the office of Mayor, next ao-
dressed the club, and was warmly re-
celved. The report that he was not
poor mans friend was absolutely UNI
true. as he had commenced life as a la
boring man and steadily worked himself
up. Mayor Taylor and himself were
friends. and before he announced him
self a candidate for the office he had seen
the former and told him that If his ac-
ton was to sever the relations then exist
ing between them he would not place him.
self before the people. And Mayor Taylor
had, he said grasped his hand and told
him that their friendship was not TO be
broken.
FOR OTHER OFFICES.
Mr.. T.. c. Folkes. candidate for Sheriff,
followed Colonel Harwood, and was also
greeted with enthusiasm. He referred 10
his record in the Legislature, and said
that his object in becoming a member or
that body was to show the public that a
man could come out Of the workshop ana
perform the duties OF an honest legislator
Colonel II. b. Munford candidate for
reelection to the Office Of Commissioner
of the Revenue, made few remarks, as
did also Mr.. f. NJ. Noble.
Mr.. Claiborne Epps, candidate for re-
election to the office OF City Sergeant, adj
dressed the organization, and invited an
inspection OF the work he had thus far
done since he had assumed the duties OF
his father, the late Captain Epps.
Mr.. Gates stated that he was a candi-
date for the office OF Justice of the Peace
OF Monroe Ward. and asked the support
of the Democratic voters.
Mr.. John Krausse, candidate for the
| office of High Constable. made few re-
marks, after which the club adjourned, tc
meet again next Wednesday.
THE MONROE CLUB MEETS.
| Tho Monroe Democratic Club held a
rousing meeting in Pickett Camp Hail. last
| night. The attendance was very large
and many candidates were present or
were represented. The meeting was called
10 order by First Vice-President Knowles,
| wa hicnnCpd "A
rapidly as possible. including the enrol
ment of thirty new members.
Hon. Il. w. Saunders, who was expected
| 10 address the club, was not present, 2
| circumstance which was probably due &c
| the fact that Mr.. George Med. Blake
who had been appointed a committee Of
one TO wait upon Mr.. Saunders, was de-
tanned at home owing to death IN NE
family
Mr.. A. w. Miller addressed the club II
behalf of Captain Cunningham. Captain
r. S. Brock announced that he would o'
a candidate for the Board or Aldermen
from Monroe Ward, and Mr.. Marx Guns
said he would be a candidate FOR re-elec
zion to the Council. Mr.. John Krous
stated that he was an aspirant TOT III
office of High Constable.
Mr.. Charles H. Phillips said humorous
" he was always a candidate. and In re
sponse to loud calls for song, he CAV
"'The Blue and Gray"
SPOKE FOR CAPTAIN FRANK"
Mr.. Toney Miller followed in advocatin
the claims Of Captain Frank cunning
ham. and Mr.. Frank Bates, who Is Cap
tain Cunningham's opponent Tor the CO..
lectorship. said n few words IN MS y"
behalf. Mr. r.. Il. Briggs next addresse
the club in behalf OF his candidacy 10
! IT,.
asked the assistance Of the CLUB TOWARD
his reelection, and Mr.. r. Z. Garriso
placed his claims before the club IN el'
nuent terms. Mr.. Ed. Noble said 4
thought he should be elected TO the ono
OF Commissioner OF Revenue, and asKe
the sunport of the club. Mr.. W. Nj. Cou
ling made a brief but apt address, an
Mr. T.. A. Catlin. president or the Goo
= Government League, responding 10 pr
. longed calls, briefly outlined the pohc
aims. and objects Of the league, ana o.
: clared that as far as he knew tnere we
! not a nan In that organization VINO WI
/ not a sound and true Democrat.
2 UNITE AGAINST THE LEAGUE.
c The Union Democratic Club held a We
4 enthusiastic meeting in Springfield Ia
d last night. The room was crowded 10
e capacity. and many interesting speech
l. were made by candidates ana inc
friends. =,
e The most important feature OF {
0 rneeting. however. was the adoption OF
u resolution that four committees or thr
e members each should be appointed
y visit and invite the Old Dominion, Jol
u w Daniel. Fulton, and Windy Poi
, climbs 70 cooperate with the Union CT
= in nlacing full tickets In the field In u
ferson and Marshall wards In oppositl
~ 10 the candidates OF the Good Cover
- nent League. Ringing speeches we
J. made by Hon. H. NJ. Smith. Jr., and
: louis Wendenburg after which the me-
y ing adjourned.
s. ANOTHER CLUB ORGANIZER
N The Solid-Shot Democratic Clup,
lie Third and Fourth precincts, JACKS
d ward. was organized last night at hyal
10 nan corner Mill and Hospital stree
ahout eighty members being enrolled
soliowino officers were elected: Thom
In Avery president; William Collins, vie
Is rresident: Joseph NJ. Ryan, secretary d
g. .raasurer. Herman New, Sergeant-'
nj Ans The club will hold its next me
p mo Monday night, at which members
IN ,he General Assembly are invited 10
d nrasent. as are also the members vi
~ council from Jackson Ward.
81 President Sam. stern, OF tne jul"
as Daniel Club. has engaged Thons y
~ for a mass-meeting. 10 be hela next
dav night. The Mayor OK 1enel'
:, ward is candidate Tor the boeie
- Aldermen. Another possible eahuiua.e
NO. MT. w. A. Cheatwood, who Is Deins u''
AZ by his friends to run.
In Mr. y. T. Moseley, the youhs eoun
ed man from Marshall WARD, mas a,r, "1.s
- n,,,self as candidate for the Board
Aldermen. 49,