The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-25


,,srt,. lines and no nominations. although
eono Renublicans ran I'm the various dis
tricts. .-,o
For Sheriff Watts. 1895; Wilson l'lOz'
Watts majority. 1855.
treasurer Mcfarland. 2.lS9; Williams
102. McFarlands majority Zrr
Commonwcalth's Attorney McaHc j.
White 2.497; John A. Alexander Zfi-'
Whites majority. -. o,
4 coorcd man named Thomas sellers
was arrested for voting under false
name. This was the only arrest made.
Ahemare
HARLOTTESVILLE, VA. May "a
Spccial-Tho city and county election
passod off quietly yesterday The reeu-
lar Democratic nominees were elected 10
the Council I'm the city without oprosi-
ton.
The election for county officers was at
tended with great interest, and "a very
large vote pollcl. Mr. j. Richard Wing
field. the regular Democratic nominee
was opposed by Mr. Frank :. Durrctte'
Independent Democrat, and ShcriH j. {.
Watts by Mr.. William Garth. The rceu-
lar nominees were elected. Captain Mi-
caiah Woods was reelected Common
wcalth's Attorney without opposition. lie
las held this Office for twonty-thrce
years. The entire Democratic ticket was
elected i'm the county.
Amelia.
AMELIA c.. IT,. VA. May Especial.
After an exciting canvass for county
officers in Amelia. IT, G. Southan was
elected Commemorative Attorney over
W. u. Jennings. his pOpulst opponent.
by 800 majority, W. T. Vaughan, Sheriff
boy $50 majority, pr. G.. Il. Carrirgtcn,
Commissioner Of the Revenue by COO MAJ
jority and George H. Taylor. Trcdsu. j.,
elected without opposition.
Bedford.
BEDFORD CITY. VA. May 2i-Spe-
cial-The vote in Bedford has not been
received in fun. and Will not Dee known
until cauvasacd. IL is known however.
that Graham Clayton defeated II. q.
Lowry GncumbonD for Commonwealth
attorney by about 30 votes. $. n. Price
was reelected treasurer over j. j.. Fitz-
patrick by about 800 majority. Party
lines were not drawn.
There was no transpositon Of names on
the ballots The operation of the Walton
law was very unsatisfactory
buckingham Democratic
BUCKINGHAM G.. A.. VA. Nay q
Spccial.-Roturns from five OF the six
districts i'm the county indicate that JEFF.
Davis Democratic candidate for treasurer.
is elected and that Cleveland Eloan and
g. G.. Camden, Democratic candidates for
Commissioners of the Revenue are also
elected. j. W. Wood the present shcr-
in is undoubtedly elected.
NEW STORE. VA. May o. Special
The election yesterday was conducted in
quiet and orderly manner and with
one exception all trouble was avcrtcd Boy
the GOODNESS and resolution OF the oni-
cicnt judges and constable The canvas
hal been the closest. perhaps. ever made
iu the county. Both sides worked with
untirng energy and zeal and the i'm
tcrost had become so intense that 80 was
feared that there would be trouble ON
elcctiOn-day.
Tho arrest of a prominent Republican
leaccr. charged with violating section 10
of the election laws. was made early n
the day. and his case was sent Ola 10
tho grand jury.
The negroes seem To- have lecomo recon-
cied 20 the Walton law. and gave no
trouble whatever.
Caroline.
BOWLING. GREEN. VA. May o.
Spccial.-The election passed off quietly
throughout the county yesterday. al
though the greatest activity was dis
played by the various candidates and
their respective friends. Al this pre-
poiled here
There were no nominations for the
various county Offices consequently party
lines were ohllteratcd The chief in-
terest centred ia the offices Of Sheriff and
commemorative Attorney. For the for
mer office. the incumbent Mr.. j. w
COllawn, Republican. was opposed by
Mr.. Y. b. Gin. Democrat. while FOR the
office of commonwealth Attorney. Mr.
A hon
vas opposed by Mr.. j. II. DeJarnette.
Jr. Gins majority over Collawn was
about POO, and Chambers over DeJarnctte
about 100. Captain G.. II. Smith I'M
cumbent. was elected TO the Office of
Treasurer. having no opposition.
The people as "a rule are dissatisfied with
the Walton law mostly prcferrng a
return to the old system.
Campbell. Amherst. AppomattoV
LYNCHBURG. VA. May 4-S Special
Returns from surrounding counties indi-
cate Democratic victories In Campbell
and Amherst. and I'm AppomattOx the
Independent Republican ticket is elected
Mr.. Courtney Franklin defeated Hon. H.
u. Flood. for Commonwealth Attorney
In the latter.
Charlotte.
KEYSNILIE. VA. May q. Special
The election III the county passed OFT
very quietly yesterday. Very few at
tended the polls The old officers had
no opposition. and were all reelected.
There was considerable excitement for
Mayor and councilmcn In our town. The
candidates for Mayor were G.. a. Os-
borne. the incumbent. and W. +. Clark
Mr. Osborne was elected
Chesterfield.
PETERSBURG Va May 2i-The fol-
lowing is the vote Of Chesterfield county:
For Treasurer. Dr. J. p. Gillian Demo
crau. .S99. G. Il. Pettigrew independently.
5o3. Gliliam,s majority SO For Com
missioner OF Revenue. District No. I.
+. A. Woodnn Ocmocra0, 1902. w. w.
Pace independently. 3j3. District No. .. =.
). Mann Democrat. 1888; -. a. Lane
PopulisO 2@ For COMMONWEALTH At
torney. =. V. Cogbill. no opposition. For
Sheriff, Chastine Gill. no opposition.
Clit'n FARCE
CLIFTON FORGE. VA. May 2-Spo-
cial-The election for town officers was
held yesterday and one of the largest
votes ever pollcd al any election was
voted here. 4 straightout Democratic |
ticket was elected. with the exception of
one Republican councilman.
A young man elected al the head of the
ticket for Mayor. which means a big |
change in the affairs OF the town.
Calperer
cIfLPEPER. VA. May 24-Speclal.- |
~. county election paSSed of exceeding /