The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
THE "pARSOA" GOES DOWN,
Superintendent Massey Defeated in
the Democratic Caucus.

Richmond, Va, Dec. g. The Demo-
cratic Legislative caucus for the nonina
lion OF State officers was held last night
Inc tlght over the uperintendency of
'ne peuitentiary, which has been one of
the hottest before the legislature for sev
erai years, was settled last night by the
nomination of George N. Helm, of Frank
lin. Lynn. the incufs bent, was defeated
on the first ballot By u vote of SO TO M
Inc annouucement of this result was re-
carved by the crowd in the lobby with a
great shout of joy
superintendent Lynn and Mr.. Massey
were in the Senate chamber ut the mo-
meht the vote was announced. MI. Lynn
received 1T with smile. The superip
tendent of public instruction seemed
more disturbed THAI the man whom il
so greatly affected.
The caucus nominated without oppo.
Sit'oh secretary of the commonwealth.
j. L. Lawless: auditor of puulic ne.
counts, Morton Marye; second auditor
josiah Ryland,and Treasurer Hartman.
Inc contest for superintendent of pub
TIC instruction attracted the deepest in
terest. The candidates before the caucus
for this place were Hon. John f. Massey,
the incumbent; DR.. j. w. Southau, Mr..
Bader, Mr. Mcdonald, Colonel Crairh,ll
and MIR. Peyton. 1t was evident at the
outset of the fight against Mr.. Massey
thht his only formidable rival would he
DR.. Suu:hnll
The first nominating speech ELECTED
nit iaint applause, while every allusion
TO the high virtues of the incumbent nro.
voked laugh. Mr. Darlington, of Char.
lotte, Iii an extravaganza iaudatiou of Mr.
Massey, referred to him as "the Vestal
Nlrain, standing in the temple, the incar-
nation OF purity" This evoked n deri
sive shout, tie merriment necessitating
temporary suspension Of the proceedings
MT Massey was defeated, and after
January lst will no longer be superin-
tenaeht Of public instruction.
HIS successful opponent is Dr. 7. d.
Soutnaii, of Amelia. This gentleman
was nominated by acclaination before
the conclusion Of the sixth ballot. Mas.
sey led on all the ballots except the last.
when he and Southall were very close
together. Before the conclusion of this
ballot, Massey delegation irnm Wash
ington county, seeing, rs ali of his
friends did, that Massey was doomed to
defeat, moved 70 make it unanimous,
which was done with wild shout of an
pause.
Mr.. Pitcher, of Fauquier. led the fight
of the incumbent superintendent, and
senator Flood, Of AppomnttoX, that of
DR.. Southall
The BAder men on the fifth ballot. with
three exceptions, went over to Southall
The Massey people including, Senator
Stuhbs, of the Grand Camp History Com
mittee, stood by him very firmly and
voted for him on all five ballots. ,the
ballots follow:
First--Massey, 40; Southall,32: Melon
aid. Z; Craighil. 8; Bader, %
SecOnd-Massey. A; Southall n. Ru
der. 20; Peyton, Is; Craighill, 6.
p, mn,rd as : Massey nns,S 49, soutnall, 81;
Fourth-Massey, A: Southall, "A;
Bader, 33; Mcdonald. renominated, :.
Fifth Massey. 40; Southall, A; Bader.
At the conclusion of the fifth ballot,
Mr.. Parker, of Southampton, Bader
man, appealed to the followers If that
candidate to throw their strength on the
next ballot to Southall. This was re.
ceived with cheer by the Massey
followers, and without much dissent by
his adherents