The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-10
trar; Judges. j. II. Harvey and r. II.
Fox (Rcpubiican).

trar; Judges J. II. Harvey and r. H.
Fox Rcpubiican).
shumaker's--D. S. Brown. registrar;
Judges, d. NJ. Hall and Anthony Krit-
ger Republican,.
Forks OF the Roads--John Lennox,
registrar; Judges. James Tuniey and NJ.
Bradford (Republican).
Ridge ChurchT. ID. Crouch. registrar;
Judges, A. J. Smith and Jacob +. Shaw
Republican,.
Short Pump s. Leake. registrar;
Judges, K. NJ. Turner and NJ. \. Cau-
thorn Republcan).
COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION.
The following Commissioners Of Elec-
ton were also appointed: ". T. Holds
worth, NJ Y. Sheppard. d. S. Brown. c.
l.. McCoul. and Washington Williams.
mr. soUTHwABD PROTESTS.
Chairman John w Southland. as chair
man of the Republican County Commit
tee. entered his protest against the APP
pointment OF Anthony KritZer, at Shu-
makers Enos Dickerson, at Hardn's
Shop, and Butler Stares. at Township
Hall.
There was a good deal Of discussion
over some Of the appointments in a large
number Of cases Mr.. John Pope declining
to vote. and in some cases voting in the
negative on the recommendation Of the
chairman Of the Democratic Committee.
HUNGARY CONTEST.
When Hungary precinct was reached
Mr.. Winston asked for a change in the
electoral board on the ground that there
was dissatisfaction on account Of the
present board. and for the sake of har-
mony he said he thought 1t ought TO be
done
Being asked from what the Gissatisfac-
ton arose he said a number OF gentle
men al the last election voted for 4 GER
tain candidate and when the vote was
counted the candidate received fewer
votes than the number OF gentlemen wk0
compared votes.
Mr.. Soloman said he was ready TO adj
nit that there were two factions 20
Hungary precinct. the Soloman fac
ton and the Courtney faction; that he
had done more for the Democratic party
than the Courtney faction and he thought
he should be allowed 20 name the judges
Mr.. Archer Patterson spoke in favor Of
a change on the ground that whether
the cause of dissatisfaction was real or
imaginary. there should be a board APP
pointed who would inspire the utmost
confidence in every class Of voters.
Mr.. Pope moved that a change be made.
Mr.. Winston offered several names 70
select from. and Mr.. Pope nominated one
Of them, Messrs. Boyer and Lewis. the
other two members Of the board, voting
against the change.
The Republican member only was
changed when Shumaker's precinct was
reached The same sort Of contest took
place, Mr.. Pope voting FOR a change Oh
account Of the dissatisfaction Of some
OF the voters of The precinct. and Messrs.
Boyer and Lewis voting In the negative.
Or. r. A. Patterson appealed 10 the
committee 10 give them change. and
held that as a citizen and a taxpayer
he had a right to go 10 the polls 20 vote
satisfied that his vote would be properly
counted and that there should be- no
doubt as to the integrity of the judges
and that if there were two factions and
either was dissatisfied it should be ground
sufficient for a change.
Mr.. Lewis, the chairman Of the board.
held that If judge was removed IL would
be a reflection ON his honesty, and that
no proof of dishonesty had been shown
against these judges.
Mr. A. w Patterson again spoke, and |
said IL was not personal matter, that |
II was not a question OF removal at all. |
but one of appointment that the office |
was vacant, and should be filled by a
man who would inspire confidence in the |
voters Of the precinct
The board adhered to its vote OF two 20 |
one against any change.
The board adjourned after some fur
Their discussion.
Where more than three names appear |
the registrar does not act as a Judge.