The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-01
SPEECHES, SONGS
AND CHEERING.
Rousing Welcome Extended candi-
dates by Clay Ward Actives.
ALL MADE GOOD ADDRESSES.
Mr.. George j. Hooper. Jr., Withdraws
From tho Rnoc-Somc Of tho New
Candidates Who arc In tho
Race FOR Municipal Honors.

Kscc for Municipal HoNors.
Nearly all the candidates, for the snu-
aictpal offices were present at the aneeans
of the Clay Wand ActiVes, at BeiV1defc
Hall, last night, End addressed me mem
bcrs OF that organization me nan was
crowded to Overlooking. there being candl-
,dates and voters from almost every ward
in tho city present
Z President Evan Snead, In a Jew we'll
chosen words, announced the object OF the
meeting, after which the candidates Wero
introduced by him.
Mayor R. M. Taylor was the nrst one
chilled for TO make speech. but as ne
was not present when his name was caii-
ed Commonwcalth's Attorney ID. c. 1sich-
ardson was asked TO address the audience.
ale began by telling his hearers how ne.
was elected four years ago. and express
snr his appreciation of the loyal support
given him during his term of Office. De
said that during the entire time he has
held his position he had never prosecuted
an innocent individual, and that he had
never allowed a guilty one to go unpun-
ished. All this juncturt Mayor Taylor en-
tered tho hall and Mr.. Richardson closed
his speech in order to allow the Chief
Executive of the city TO urge his claims
upon the voters. Mayor Taylor Said:
II am profoundly grateful 10 the good
people of the city OF Richmond Tor the
nigh honor they have conferred upon me.
and again ] appear before you for the
fourth time for the position of Chief Mag
astrate OF your city, and appeal 10 you
for your undivided support In the coming
election. Z have endeavorcd TO discharge
tire duties OF that position 10 the best OF
uny ability, and shall continue TO do so,
II the good people Of the city of Richmond
Te-cloct une."
SPEECH AND SONG.
Mr.. Charles II. Phillips was the next
speaker and WAS chccred as he stepped
forward. He said: 'tSomc years ago l
came before you and asked for your sup
BORT for tho responsible position OF CITY
Treasurer, and j shall continue to DO so
1f I am given the hearty support that has
been given me in the past" Mr.. Philips
stated That he was thoroughly conversant
with the cmolurients Of his office. and
had done everything in his power for the
best interests OF that office and the city.
de was not allowed 10 complete his ad-
dress before he was called upon for a
song, which he sang with much earnest
l,css
Me- z. j. Warren was the next candidate
10 address the cl11n. He said: II regret
mot sing a song, neither can ] make
speech, but there is one thing that can
do, and that is to feel grateful to those
of my friends who have stood by me i'll
the past" dze closed with am appeal for
a repetition of the support given him at
the last election.
Mr. r. M IL Valentine. who Is Mr..
warren's opponent. then followed In
very clear and forcible speech, asking the
support of the voters present.
Mr. John Kraussc and Mr.. Z. c. Gar
rison. candidates for the position of High
Constable, made Interesting talks.
The sp;oiest speech of the occasion was
made by Mr. Charles o. Saville, candidate
for the cierkship of the Chanccry Court.
He said: Il wish 1t was SO that I could
make a speech worthy of this occasion,
but ] feel unable to do SO. Since by APP
U,ointment i was made Clerk of the
sChancery Court. have tried TO give the
very best service possible, and assure
vou that If am elected 1 shall continue
10 do So In concluding. Mr.. Saville
was loudly applauded.
Mr.. Charles ". Goddin. who Is Mr. Sa-
ville.s opponent. followed with a neat and
brief speech which was well received.
SUCCEEDED MIR. 1JAWTON.
Mr. Walter Christian, the present Clerk
of the Hastings Court, was the next ora
tor, and made a speech which reflected
great credit upon himself and his office as
well. lie said: Il understand that tnis
club Is well-named. 1t takes interest In
local, municipal. State. and national poll
ties, and studies the best interests of the
city and State. Some time ago ] was
appointed by Judge Witt 10 fiji the uneN-
g,ircd term of the late Mr.. Lawton as
Clerk of the Hastings Court and leone
now 10 ask your support to elect me
TO that Office. promising YOU that l Wall
faithfully discharge the duties of that
Office
Mr.. Preston Bel,in, the opponent Of
Mr Christian, followed by telling ms
hearers what he had done for the Demo-
cratic party and the city. and the Inn
portant measures he had passed when
member of the Common Council.
Mr.. p. p. Winston was present to pre-
sent his claims for the position OF Clerk
of the Law and Equity Court
president Snead then arose and said II
there was an opponent OF Captain Frank
w Cunningham present 10 come forward.
AS There was none, Captain Cunningham
came forward amid the cheers of the large
audience. He made a Very interest
anc speech. after which he delighted his
hearers with song.
City Sergeant u. c. Epps and his orpo-
-,
their own behalf.
The announcement was then made that
there would be meeting of the Clay
Ward Activcs on next Saturday night. at
which only. candidates from Clay Ward
v-su be allowed TO speak.
Mr. HOOPER W1TIiDRAWS.
Owing to the death of his father and
his sow. illness. Mr.. George ]. Hooper.
lr., has. withdrawn from the race as
candidate for the Common Council from
Clay Ward.
The Southside Democratic Club. of Mon
roe Ward. will hold a meeting at Moore's
Hall. S3$ South Second Street. tomorrow
night. AS the campaign Is almost over,
all candidates are urgently requested to
attend. A large crowd is expected and
refreshments will be served.
MIR. c. w. Rhodes has announced him.
self as a candidate for the Common Ooun-
Gil from Clay Ward.
NEW CANDIDATES.
Major Otway S. Allen has formally an
a.. nd 4 - fl, ,a-aleS>tjpN the