The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
lin The FIELD
OF POLITICS.
Local Committee Prepares for Fall
Campaign.
ATE LEADERS PLEASED.
Hon. G. C. Gorham to Speak for May.
nard-Bri.ht Prospects ior Demo-
Gratis in Third and Tenth DIS
tric,s-iscpubiicanN Notes.

A meeting OF the Executive and FL
nance Committees of the City Democratic
Committee was held yesterday afternoon
in the office of Chairman James H. Cor
don. There was a full attendance of
members anr much business was trans
acted looking to the prosecution OF
vigorous campaign in the city. While
it was not finally settled it is practi-
cally certain that No. go East Main
street will be used as headquarters dur
ing the canvass.
1t was decided to open city headuuar-
tiers October 1st, and to keep them open
for the securing transfers. and look
ing after other matters in connection
with the canvass until October 9th
Mr.. Henry j. Cohn was elected as clerl;
TO be in charge of Headquarters and Mr..
W. Parker Purcell was chosen as his as
sistant. Steps were taken looking to the
raising of funds for the campaign and
plans We're laid for the organization OF
clubs to assist in the work of the can
vass
AFTER FULL VOTE.
The general committee will probably be
called to meet some time next week. ana
after October 1st there will be meeting
once a week until the campaign closes
Chairman Gordon. Ex-Cilairman Wal
lace and other local leaders are pulling
shoulder to shoulder and strong et-
fort will be made to poll every Democrat
ic vote in The city in November.
AMONG THE LEADERS.
There was 4 decided air of confidence
about the State Democratic headquarters
Yesterday. Chairman Ellyson was
happy over the bright prospects of har-
mony among the Newport News leaders as
a result Of his recent decision. and the out
look for the success of Senator Maynard.
-. g.
from down there which indicated that
everything wou.- Sc all right. and that all
wings of the party would soon flop to-
gether for Democratic success. Mr.. ELY
son says It is the purpose of the campaign
committee of the district to have short
sharp canvass and 10 make things hum
while they are al it.
A number Of speaking appointments
have been made for that section in Octo-
her for Senator Maynard, Senator D.
Gardiner Tyler. Hon. John Whitehead
and others.
Hon. George C. Gorham. of Washington,
D. c.. is announced to speak al Scutnainp-
ton county on September lttn -af. cor
ham is an ex-Republican and was for
long time secretary Of the United States
Senate. He came ever to the Democrats
OF, the silver issue in 1896, and is said to be
a most brilliant orator. He DID great
deal of work on the new campaign book,
recently ISSUED by the Democratic Nj
tional Committee.
Colonel Button has received letter from
ay-Senator Arthur P. German, of Mary
and. in answer to an invitation to speak
IN staunton. in which he says that on &C
count of worl, in Maryland and an active
connection with the Eastern Campaign
Committee he fears he will not be able
10 make any speeches IN the canvass.
Strong clubs have been organized at
Roanoke. Madison. Hicks and Amherst
Courthouse, and one, lG2 strong. at South
Boston.
A letter received at headquarters from
Amherst, says that all factions in that
county are working tremendously toseth-
sr for the success Of Senator Flood.
Chairman Ellyson and Colonel Button
are 10th much pleased with the outlook
for Democratic success throughout the
State.
y Richmond gentleman who has been
spending his vacation i'll West Virginia
has returned 10 the city and says the
Democrats are very hopeful of carrying
that State for the entire Democratic tick
ct. Hc heard Colonel Bryan sneak at
Clarl:sburg last week. and says that
there yrc~a - 0Aa farmers present.
SAYS FLOOD WILL WIN.
Mr. S. NJ Donald. of Augusta, is III the
city on private business The popular
Doorkeeper of the Senate thinks Senator
Flood will be elected to Congress from
The Tenth District. but says there is still
some GOODNESS on the part of some party
men in his section. he believes the most
of those who now appear lukewarn.
however, will get in line before the day
of election Mr.. Donald says the drought
has had a terrible effect upon the farming
interests of his section. and that as re-
suit of the failure of the grass crop, cat
tie are very low.
Congressman John Lamb and Hon. S.
L. Kelley will speak at New Kent Court
house today. This will be Mr.. KEEL
ley's first speech during the canvass. and
the brilliant young elector will no doubt
make q fine impression, as he is most
captivating orator. He has great num-
Der of appointments from now on, and
-'-'r' make a thorough canvass OF the dis
trict
BETHEL WILL TAKE IT.
Collector of Customs John S. Bethel