Evening star., 1900-10-18
LOCAL POLITICAL. BODIES
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION HOLDING
MEETINGMK MARYLAND.
Nebraskans G0AAg Home to Vote
Against Bryan-Proceedings
Of Orxxased Clubs.

Ten meetings wera held in nearby Mary
land yesterday ufdsr the auspices of the
District of Colunbia Democratic Associa-
tion, Of which Edwin A. Newman is the
president and moysnssspirit, and 1t is the in
tention to hold at least many each week
day until election. day, several of which
will be held in Delaware and West Vir-
ginia, as well as the oriole state. The
meetings yesterday began in the early
morning at Chaptico and Charlotte Hall, st.
Marys county, simultaneously, and were
held later at Clements Bay, Leonardtown,
Great Mills, st. Mary's City, Bryantown,
Brandywfne, Clinton and Forestville.-
The speakers were President Newman.
Messrs. w. T. Bride, Rosa F. Downing,
Daniel O'Driscon and Lemuel r. Via.
Mr.. Newman returned last night and re-
ported increasing democratic enthusiasm in
lower Maryland, where he learned many
negroes intended voting for Bryan and Ca
mailer Ihe latter would carry st. Mary's
county, Mr.. Newman said, by 500 majority
over REPRESENTATIVE Mudd, his opponent.
Fred. Enning, young campaign talker,
addressed the association meeting at 9O4
pennsylvania avenue last night and paid
his attention wholly to The conditions in
the Philippines. He arraigned the republi-
can party for it's policy regarding the
islands and said: "The attempt to shoot good
government into the Filipnos will prove
even more dangerous at the breech than at
the muzZle."
Governor M. B. McSweeney of South Car
olna was elected a vice president of the
Young Mems Democratic Association of
Washington at meeting held last night,
and which also listened to address by W.
n. Newhold.
Nebraska Republicans.
Several newly elected members increased
the roster of the Nebraska Republican Club
to fifty-two last night, and more than half
of fhec will hot,
against Nebraskan Bryan. The question
whether the money contributed by the club
for campaign purposes, which amounts to
a substantial sum- should be sent to the
state central committee or used to assist
members IN going home to vote was refer
red TO the executive committee. On motion,
President w. M. Geddes appointed Secre-
tary c. E. Thatcher committee to secure
the cooperation of Nebraska women in
helping to send home voters who are un-
able to defray their own expenses.
Virginia Republican League.
Ex-Representative w. A. Gaines of Vir-
gina was the principal speaker before the
Virginia Republican League at its meeting
held last night in G. A. r. Hall and presid-
ed over by Mr.. F. w. Lee Mr. Gaines de-
scribed the alleged corruption of the ballot
by democrats in several precincts of his
native city, Richmond and declared that
not more than two democratic congressman
had been elected fairly in Virginia since the
war. After eniarging upon the disfranchise-
ment of the negnoes In the south Mr.. Gaines
declared the colored people were true 10
the republican party and could be neither
bribed nor threatened into deserving it. Ad-
dresses were also made by ex-Representa-
tive DUNCAN of Ohio, ]. Madison Cults G.
9. Worthington, George W. Lee and others
The East Washington Democratic Club
will meet tonight at McCauley's Hall and
be addressed by Charles w. Darr, X. S.
Tharin and others
The National Republican Club OF the
eighteenth district of Washington held a
meeting Tuesday evening and elected Off
GERS, Walker Gilchrist heading the list as
president. Therewas large attendance and
speeches in support Of the republ. can cause
were made. Members of the Roosevelt Vet
eran Club and Of the Mckinley League were
present. Headquarters of the National
Club have been established at 207 l. street
southwest.
AnacOstia Democrats.
The Anacostia Democratic Club met last
night in the club hall, on Harrison street
Anacostia, President j. A. Watson in the
chair. Reports We're made from the
finance committee, and Messrs Jerome
Dggs and T. ]. Moore spoke of the plans
that~have been made to get voters to the
polls election day. Mr.. Moore read a cir
cular of instruction which has been sent
out to democratic clubs. DIR. Watson an
nounced that successful democratic rallies
are being held in adjacent parts of Mary
land. and stated that yesterday meetings
were held at Charlotte Hall, Bryantown,
BrandyWine and Clinton. The members of
the club were entertained with several ad-
dresses. among the speakers being Judge
Tharin of South Carolina.
There Will be joint meeting of the Be
thesda and Potomac democratic clubs to-
morrow night at 7:a0 o'clock in the Palm
Garden, Cabin John Park. H. Maurice
Talbot of Rockville, p. L. Moran Capt
O'Farrel and Chris Hager of Washington
d. c.. will be among the speakers