The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-23
IN THE FIELD
OF POLITICS.
Many Democratic Speeches 10 be.
Made To-Morrow.
JOE BLACKBURN AND COCHRAN.
These Brilliant Orators. May Both
Speak In r. chmond-cl, amp Clark
Also Invitcd-Can,paisn Be
ginning TO Get Warm.

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Democratic circles throughout the State.
Appointments have been announced by
the State Committee for speaking at about
TWENTY-FIVE county court-honses to-mor-
row and this viii be followed up with
great number OF meetings during the Week
The list of speakers embraces the names
of Senators Daniel and Martin, all the
Democratic electors and nominees Tor
Congress. and a number of other promi-
nent stumpers from both in and out OF
the State.
The managers of the Democratic cam
pa.gn are thoroughly satisfied with the
outlook for the return Of full delegation
OF Democrats to the Fffty-seventh Con-
gress, and for a handsome majority for
Bryan and Stevenson. While Ii IS true
thai there is not much excitement over
politics in Virginia this year. the local
organizations were never in better shape,
and these have been augmented by the
formation OF campaign clubs in nearly
every county, city and town in The State.
/, IS the policy of the managers TO wage
an aggressive warfare all along the lines
during the month of October, and the best
talent in the State will be kept on the
stump constantly until Saturday night be-
fore election day.
BLACKBURN AND COCHRAN.
1t now, seems probable that Senator
Joe blackburf, OF he1tGckS, a!lo i1cii-
W. Bourke Cochran. of New York, viii
both address the Democrats of Richmond
before the campaign closes.
Colonel Button has received 2 letter
from Senator Blackburn, in which he
says he is billed to speak in Delaware
about the middle of October, and that
he will try and come to Virginia from
there. Colonc! Button wants him to
speak here and in Nelson county. He
made a speech in Nelson for Hon ]. r.
Tucker about fifteen years ago. which
is well-remembered by the people Of that
county. and they are anxious to hear him
again.
City Chairman James W. Gordon, has
written to Mr. w. r. Hearst, President
of the National Association of Demo-
cratic Clubs, asking him to use his efforts
to get Mr.. Cochran TO make a speech
here SO it is probable that he and Sena-
tor Blackburn Will both come.
Congressman Lamb has invited Hon
Champ Clark, of Missouri. 10 speak before
the Clay Ward Actiyes N October, and it
is probable that he will accept.
Colonel Button will So up to Augusta
court ro-InoTrow. where Senator Flood and
General j. W. st. Clair, of West Va,
viii make speeches. Senator Daniel will
speak in Nelson on Monday, and the old
county where some trouble has been re-
ported, is expected TO show up all right
In November.
Chairman Greenlee D. Letcher, of
Rockbridge, has notified Colonel Button
that his county is III fine shape, and that
the Democrats are pulling together for
Bryan aud Flood.
l4AAlB IN DEMAND.
Congressman Lassiter has written Caa-
tain lamb. asking him to speak at Green's
vile Court on October Isl, and ar Sussex
Court on October 4th. The Captain has
tai fba ju,rsf fol l,;-
league in lis canvass.
His mex enea sements in his own dis
trict are: King William Court, Septernbe-
18th: West Point, Septembe: 18th, (nighD.
It is probable that General Allan will also
speak at King William on the 18th.
Among those who called on Captain
Lamb at his headquarters yesterday were
Hon. ". w. Baker, of Chesterfield, and
Mr.. D H Leake, Jr., Commemorative
Attorney of GoocAland- They brought
cheering reports from their respective coun-
ties as to the Democratic outlook
Mr.. Joseph ]. Sinnoct. assistant sergeant
alarms Of the National Democratic Com
mittee, with headquarters In Chicago, has
written Mr. ]. c. Psge, private secre-
tary to Captain Lamb, asking for a list
of the Democratic clubs OF this city TO
which he proposes 10 send handsome por-
traits of the Democratic nominees for Pres
ident and Nice-PreSident and other matters
relating to the conduct OF the canvass
He says the Democratic outlook is Very
bright In the West.
CITY HEADQUARTERS
The Richmond City Headquarters Will
be opened al No. GO East Main Street on
October lst- Mr. Henry ]. Cot,n will have
charge and look after getting transfers
for those Democrats who desire them.
Mr.. COIN is one of the most industrious
party workers in the city. and will spare
no pains to see that every Democratic
voter is properly registered
Chairman Gordon said yesterday that
he would call the City Committee to-
gether. probably for next Thursday night,
and that from that time on weekly meet
ings would be held until the campaign
closed.
II Is probable that a Business Mems
Club Will be organized this week, for the
purpose of assisting in the work Of getting
out a full Democratic vote
The Third Precinct Marshall Ward
democratic Club will meet al Springfield |
Hall Tomorrow night, September 9th at |
s O'Clock sharp. All members and Demo- |
Gratis in that section are requested to be |
present. as business of importance viii |
come before the club
The Old Dominion Club will hold a res1,- /
lar meeting at Thon,s Hall next FRIDAY |
night. II is probable that Hon. S. l.. KEEL |
ley, VINO, as etector OF the Third District !
is making such brilliant canvass, Will be |
among the speakers.
He has consented TO address the Clay
Ward Actives at their next regular meet |
ing, at Belvidere Hall. on the second Sat-
urdays night n October.
MR.. PATERSON FAEORS COMMISSION
Hon ). s. P. pauesor. who IN Part rem
reeents Richmond in The House of Dele
gates. says The question pf creating a !
Railroad Commission for the State TO be
elected by direct vote of the, people, is.
in his Judgment by Ear the most import
ant which could come before the Consti,u-
.icnai Convention.
IN discussing the mater yesterday.
Mr. Patteson said: II have all along tay-
ored sucn plan. and. as The neares,
approach 10 1t, introduced in the House
las, winter bin. providing that the Rail-
road Commissioner be elected by the peo-
pie ~
Col t.nuing. ne said: Il have looked into
the question. and find that i; Is w;thin
the province Of the Legislature now IN
i'isrEurate this reform, but an, uno,,ali-
1iediy in favor Of making 1t an issue. and
incorporating 1t into the new cons,irn-
f3cy, ,sez.