The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18
EDGAR ALLAN ENDORSED
SENLTOR TLINIGIN CONDEMNS
cor. LIME.
The Latter While in the city Has Con-
ference with Ills City Chairman
Meeting of Republicans Last Night.

/ saw Senator Flanagan late last n-sht
at Murphys and asked him how Dc STOOD
on the Iamb-Allan nght or If he had
any opinion as TO the merits OF the con-
troversy. lie replied mat u might 90
policy for him to keep out Of IL. as he
was chairman Of his county, and IL might
follow that his Official head would go OF,
as Colonel Lamb evidently had imagined
himself an expert dccapitat0r. "Not"lth-
standing my danger" be said, J nave
no disposition to conceal my opinion ana
you are welcome 10 state, ii you "ish'
that Colonel Lambs course In th's mat
ter has my most cordial condemnation. lie
has tried General Allan without notice, III
his absence. with no opportunity OF ur-
fence or knowledge OF the nature OF the
charges. II any, that were preferred against
him Put Il down. If YOU wish. that am
with Allan and Waddill In this matter
ana shall be with them 10 finish.
Chairman Lamb mas exercised an UNIV var
rautcd power and his course cannot DC
successfully defended.
COLON Il LAMBS VISIT.
Colonel William Lamb left the city yes
terGay for Norfolk. While IN the c-ty
he held "a conference with Chairman 40
bic the reccnUy-appOinted city chairman
James Bahen. and John Mitchell, Jr
The Colonel expressed his opinion that
he would win the fight now going on.
When tN-Chalrman Allan was seen III
regard 20 Colonel Lambs Nlsii he Wlchti
into the Colonel without gloves. Sald ne.
IF have iust seen the most s,andalOus,
the most So Irrilloua sclocd indt has Aa
vet characterized this trouble between
Colonel Lamb and myself 10 Us written
10 Republican 800 Alexandra, alI
charges Judge Waddih ana myself YIN
receiving money from the Democrats lo
keep upIhis nlht. lie has made ms BOAST
that he has been spending his own money
i'm this campaign. Either mat De- raise OF II
true. some of his Judgment creditors nay
yet inquire in supplementary proceedings
where all his own money L. a'"eo 1'''"'-
isfied judgments remain. "
IL was offered "a Judgment against h'm
last Saturday night
II would ike 10 challenge him 10 an
INVESTIGATION before a comm'ilce OF nus
own appointing as 10 lne svu,.t .'ii3t.n
which Doe is receiving money WIN ....'
Doc is dehauchiug our voters. ani int use
fs has made of IL. with Ike ln' -ll."-
ION of wy own expenses ana itt'i-t
besin to think that comp"isoIy ,i'' No.
funds means n fund to Doe usc- DOB plol-
ing Republican voters away from .'.H
allegiance 90 their party organization.
WARD MEETINGS.
4 meeting of Republicans was held at
COstalo's Hall last night. conn
Payne presided. and -. +. NandefN-il
was secr, tary. After preliminary "oiK
Dr. + II. G. Noble. the city chairman
was called upon. ana spoke enthlsias-
ucally with reference 20 the keIuolican
outlook lie declared that DE would siand
firm and uphold Colonel Lamb ana the
state Republican organization The NUM-
Der Of white Republicans That hAo %
eurod him of their cordial support had
been gratifying. and indicated that all
classes would rally for victory
..I.. ff..I e. y
Mitchell Jr. Colin r. Payne ". ;.
Seldcn. Thomas Emory. Captain j. II.
Alley and Alexander Gaines.
CITY Chairman Noble was unanimously
endorsed and at 1880 j. VI, the meet
ing adjourned
There will Doe rally al old Odd-FeI-
lows Hall. Franklin street near Four
teenth street. tonight. Dr. Noble VIII
Doe present
Al meeting Of Republicans last night
at Frv's Hotel 119 north MAYO street.
Mr.. Allan was endorsed and Colonel
Lamb condemned