The record-union., 1899-10-31
THIRD WARD REPUBLICANS.
THEIR CLUB HOLDS A LIVELY
MEETING.
Addresses by Many of the CITY
Candidates-Also Refresh
ments, Music, Etc.


The intense interest which is being
taken in the municipal campaign tnis
year and the popularity OF the vigorous
and aggressive fight which the Repuo-
ncans are making for an honest ana
progressive administration OF a1aifs
were indicated by the crowd which at
tended the meeting of the Third Ward
Republican Club last night.
After the business Of the clup hao
been disposed of President VIM. X. Hail
announced that everything was IN
readiness for the German tea" which
had been arranged for amusement ana
instruction, and the affair proved TO be
one of the most successful ever given
under the auspices of the organization.
Great enthusiasm greeted each Re-
publican candidate as they were pre-
sentea by the President, and in each
instance a plain and practical talk on
the issues of the campaign was given
c. c. Robertson, candidate for City
Collector, made a speech in which he
stated that it behooves every citizen
and voter who is in accord with the
great principles of Republcanism, and
who believes in holding this city in the
rank of Republican cities, to vote the
A. A De Ligne candidate for City
Attorney, delivered an address which
made a most favorable impression on
his hearers. He said he had done his
duty to the best of his ability, and had
always endeavored to see that all re-
.ceived justice at his hands in the dis
charge of the duties of his Office.
j. w. Johnson delivered a stirring
n11 ha no nf q
past and present. He said that no Re
publican was ashamed that he had
voted for Mckinley, and called atten-
tion to the present prosperous condition
of the country as compared with that
of few years ago under Democratic
rule. He urged the Republicans to
stand by their principles, as in a yeGr
hence a great political battle would be
fought He was heartily applauded.
j. A. Green, candidate for School Di-
rector in the Third Ward, made very
practical speech in regard to the pub
lie schools of the city. He said that If
elected he would give thorough atten-
tion thereto, and the community could
trust him to make a. clean. honest and
industrious official. There are, he said,
about 5000 school children in the city,
and lao teachers, and the monthly ex-
penses amount to from $4,000 to S14,-
600. Therefore competent men should
be elected to discharge The duties of
such a public trust
Mr.. Green was given a laundering ap-
plause at the conclusion of his remarks.
George H. Clark, nominee for Mayor,
was given a most cordial reception
when he entered the hall. and again
as he arose to address the audience in
response to persistent calls 1t was
several minutes before the applause
subsided and he could make himself
heard. He drew q bright picture Of the
sacramento Of the future, and asked
his hearers to assist him in bringing
about its realization. He spoke Of the
needs Of this growing and prosperous
community and promised that, if elect
ed, he would do his best to have the
sewer system improved. He would see
that all the thoroughfares were put
in proper condition and that they would
be we'll kept in every particular. He
would appoint no one to office that was
not competent to fill such Office
Mr. Clark eulogized his fellow-candi-
dates and spoke enthusiastically of the
prospect for the success of the party
which had honored him by putting his
name at the head Of the ticket. He
stated that although he was a young
man he had a thorough knowledge OF
municipal affairs and would exert him
self in giving the city a clean, honest
and upright administration.
He was given three hearty cheers as
he retired.
William Fetherstone made brief re-
marks, and then Emmett Phillips was
called on and addressed the club. He
said that no man made a good citizen
that did not take an interest in the
municipal elections. Men who asso-
ciate themselves together and dis
cuss political affairs are the ones
is on the eve of a new and prosperous
era, and it remained for the voters TO
grasp the opportunity which now pre-
sents itself and elect George H. CLARK /
and the entire Republican ticket, and
thus secure the advancement Of the
city's affairs.
The first musical number was by
George Fry and Percy Douglas, whose
performance on the mandolin and gui- I
tar was highly appreciated and several !
encores were given.
Donovan. the Irish codedian, amused +
the crowd by his comical songs.