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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

Maj Richard V. Gaines, Mentioned Prom-
iu.utly for Iieufenant- Governor

In the event Of fusion between the Pop
ulists and the Chicago party Major Rich
ard v Gaines. of Charlotte county, Will
be prominent candidate for Lieutenant
Governor.
Major Richard Venable Gaines was born
in 1880 at Slate HID, Prince Edward coun-
~. Va. the residence Of his maternal
grandfather. Col Richard Nenable. Ills
father, Richard Jennings Gaines, was a
large landed proprietor and a leading
man IN the affairs Of his county. lie was
"a staunch Democrat and represented
Charlotte county several terms IN the
State Legislature.
Major Gaines was educated first IN
classical school of high grade, conducted
by the late Charles Barksdale. at Char
lotte Court House. Va. In the fall Of 1917
he entered the University of Virginia,
where ne remained for three years, win
ming distinction i'm his studies. From
thence he went to Harvard, where he fin
ished his University training. Among MS
college cOntempora aries I'm Virginia to-day
are Messrs William Writ Henry, James
Peasants. John Howard John J.. Will
lams. Of Richmond. and General William
H. Payne of Warrenton. After leaving
college Major Gaines studied law for
while, but never practiced the profess
si04. Soon after attaining his majority
IFS father gave him an interest in a large
mercantile firm at Smithville, Va. His
disposition. no vcvcr was for agriculture,
having Inherited also considerable land
ed estate he thus became successful
farmer before the civil war.
on the breaking out Of hostliues no
volunteered ana was soon made first lieu
tenant OF an artillery company raised In
Charlotte county and commanded by the
late Charles Bruce. In this company he
saw service along the South Atlantic
coast. from Wilmington to Savannah. Al
ter the REORGANIZATION Of the army under
the CONSUMPTION Get Of May, 1862. he join
cd the Army OF Northern Virginia, Jack
sons Corps, and was assigned 10 stan
duty in Lawton's Brigade. He served in
several campaigns under General Law
ton until the latter was severely wounded
al Sharpsburg After this battle he was
transferred to the quariermaster depart
ment with the rank of major. and was
assigned 90 duty as inspector OF field
transportation for the department Of
| South Carolina Florida and Georgia, un-
| der General Bcauregard. He remained
| in this service Until January, 1864. when he
was transferred 10 the department Of
| Richmond, under General Ely. While
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
SECOND AND THIRD PLACES.
Some Of the Candidates for Lieutenant
Governor and Attorney General.
The QUESTION OF FUSION PROMINENT
The ONCE Of Lieutenant Governor May be
Given the Popuii-t Wing OF the Party.
Something About the Various Can
dldstes for the Minor OEsces.

when the Democratic state convention
Is called to order at the Acaoemy Oh
Music. IN Roanoke, on Wednesday. Au-
gust 18th, at noon by Hon D. i"ylor III
Iyson. chairman Of the Democratic state
Central Committee. the body VIII at
once proceed TO a temporary organiza-
zion From present appearances IT Is IKE
L. that either Congressman Peter j. Otey,
OF Lynchburg. or Hon. Groenlee ID. Letch-
sf OF Lexington. will be elected tempo
tary chairman.
The delegations OF the ten congress
sional districts having held separate
mcctines during the morning. In which
their representatives on the Committee
on Credentials. Resolutions and Perma-
nent Organization will have been agreed
upon. the members of these committees
will then be named In open convention
iy tho chairmen OF the various congress
eional delegations.
The three committees having been an
nounced, "A recess viii be taken 10 allow
the committees TO go 20 work.
Major John w. Daniel will no doubt DE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
THE soUrnsIDE's CANDIDATE.
The Successful Career Of Judge VIM
Mann, of holloway.

Mann, of holloway.
Tho southside Is urging for the office OF
Attorney-General the name Of Hon. VIM
Hodges Mann. Of Nottoway. lie wa wa
born az Williamsburg. va, July ~, ipis.
lie attended school there anu al III s,,hirb
burg. I'm ROck0ridge county ~ ne,
place he removed In No. ui1it ~
fourteen. when he went 10 IeleIse" II
and there commenced life for himself. IN
1880. he went TO Nottoway az deputy clerk
for Richard Tuas ESQ., who was lhrh
clerk OF the comfy. lie volunteered IN
June. 1851. ANA served the 'onieuei 10y
with distinction as q member OF Company
T.. Twelfth Virginia Regiment. Al.,I
the war, he returned 10 No.to"oy, -, -
during his leisure moments hat'hs ~ ~
rOwed few old law books. 'oOn w ~
study Of the law. In 1857, ne WIS "ulli'
ted 10 the bar and M once commenced
the practice of his profession, III Mnicn ne
was successful from the start re soon
built uIa good practice, ana peins /"
careful student and a hard workeI, tIau
ually fought his way forward, untli re- -
now regarded as one or the aDiest law
yers OF the State.
In 1872. when but twenty-nine years OF
are. be- was selected bv the Democratic
Committee Of he Fourth llistrlgt 10 Wafo
a stlil hunt for Congress, based upon the
idea. that, II no candidate appeared lhste
would be a light Republican vote re
quietly organized the district, and so Wen
was the affair managed. that his candl-
dacy was not suspected in many places
uhtil the close Of the pools. lie was ue-
feated, but received several hundred votes
moro than did Governor Mckinney who
was H., candidate at the previous cleo
ton. lie has never held any political Of
nceA bul Wa for twenty - s-~-lr~ ~s<A>><s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

and that ~ he IS nominated he viii make
one OF the most brilliant campaigns wit
messed in the state for many years. lie is
voung ambitious. studious and many say
brilliant. To enters the contest backed by
the united delegation OF the Fitth District
which will cordially support him. lii5
strength Is not confined 70 his own DIS
trict lie will have following in nearly
every district I'm the state Ills friends
are I'M earnest and viii spare no honorable
effort 90 secure his nomination. lie mas
the cordial support Of Hon. claude ~
Swanson.
Mr.. AIontagueis district has never had
representation on the State ticket, not
withstanding the fact That u has AWAY
been loval and mgrudging I'm us sup
support OF tho Democratic nominee. The
Democrats OF that district now think IL
IS time for them % be recognized by plac-
ing upon tho ticket a man whom they
consider pre-emineutly qualified for the
position Of Attouey-Goueral, mentally,
morally and intellectually.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

Congressional districts. Eight years ago
he came within Il lew votes OF Dr.l5 14i7
uomluee Tor tie same nlsh oAleS "
AVhicn he nov aspltcs. ono "a N-'S
Richmond papers gives the Loi.o"iHs "1
lOuut OL thC contest. ,,,,.,
..Ine race between Scott and folaiu
was quite close, with the former sllBhuy
In the lead. Mr.. Perkins also leceE-1
a handsome vote. Before the can OF 1'e
counties mad been concluded tho cnai.5-
ing OF votes began. The name OF 81
r-.-.t.us was MlludraWn and numerous
changes were made. Inc transfers ~
made 50 rapidly, and there was 50 mum
applause in the hall that the cleihs eo 'i
hardly hear all OF the "lle111'O''' NC
sired to be made. ...,,
"Xyhen the vote had been manifested
h, counties IL WAS announced as lol-
lows. IN,
Scott -. =. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~
Pollard .. 9. ..........ss.ss s''''''f''- Cd .-.
Mr.. Pollard is in the nfty-second year
OF his age and IS a native or King anu
Oueen county. where his life has Deeh
enent until his recent removal 10 TINS
city. He entered the army IN leo'' ana
sltrrendered al AppOmattOX. lie COM
nenced the practice Of his profession IN
1865. having graduated from tho IL"
school of tho Columbian lAlselslts'
washington. ID. c.. i'm 1861 He became
CommonU, alth's Attorney OF King and
Oneen in 1878, and hell that oiice Tor
twelve years. In ISL ne was elected 10
the House OF Delegates and continued 10
represent that county until 1870 when
he removed 20 Richmond. In the Legs
i~ture no was an Acknowledged leader
I'm tho difficult years that followed the
restoration Of the Democrats 10 power.
lie was for two terms chairman or the
Committee on Finance. and during the
last>term chairman Of the committee on
elections. He was IN lS,5 permanent
chairman OF the State Democratic Con-
yention that nominated General Fitz
Lee for Governor. For the last twenty
years Mr. Pollard has been actively> en-
gagged IN every canvass and he has
sDoken FOR Democracy I'm every section
OF the State His services during the
last canvass in advocacy OF Bryan were
asnaaIaIiv cnnsnicunuG Two NJ bh A.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

receive the appointment In 1919 ne was
urged bv his friends Tor judgesnip OH
the supreme Court of Appeals. was en-
dorsed by almost the entire bar OF sou'h a.
side Virginia, and received g. tor t ,ge mast e.
Ten wears and is now. a member OF me
state Executive Committee Of the DEM en-
ocratlc party. In many campaigns no ~. ~
placed himself at the disposal ol , of7
Stafa Committee and rendered most e.
Sectiye service I'm stamping the state i9ee
tho candidates Of his party; and IN IN Esp
he made an extensive canvass Tor Brydh'
whose election he warmly adyocagted' viz
Judge Mann is IN the prime OF q VIZ
oro,,s monhood He Is q deep thinker
and a close and careful student, keeping
we'll abreast Of his profession. ana - ~,
earded by his brethren at the par 80 as
lawyer OF marked ability. on III, .ia ,1os,
atfraetive speakers in the Democratic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
Hoy. ANDREW JACKSON MONTAGUE
Will Make a Strong Contest for the Third
plaza on the Ticket.

Hon. Andrew Jackson Mon'asue,
Young and aggressive candidate for the
bcmocratic nomination OF Attornoy-Gen-
eral is "A son OF that famous campdish
orator. the late Judge Robert l.. Aonla-
known in his day and time as the Red Fox
OF Middlesex. This name was given HIM
In the celebrated campaign or Letcher
and Goggin, when Judge Montague stump
ed the State for seven weeks, on account
of the Illness Of fletcher. IN series OF
Joint daily discussions with tho Hon. WI
liam l., Goggin. the Whig candidate Tor
Governor and one of the most powerful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
y. n. CArON IN THE RACE.
His Name Prominently Mentioned Tor
Lieutenant Governor.

A formidable candidate for Lieutenant
Governor is Mr.. James h. Cation OF Alex
andria. ~ A,,.,-
AS somebody has remarked, OLD Alex
andria. though ever loyal to the Demo
cratic party, has not been accorded
Mace on tho state ticket within the rec
objection of any one now living. and as
there is u prevailing impression that
Northern Virginia is geographically as
well ne otherwise. entitled TO some place
on the ticket the wisdom and justice OF
selecting one OF the citizens is apparent
10 many.
For sometime past the name OF Mr.
James r. Cation has been discussed in
connection with the lieutenant governor
ship by not only friends of this we'll
bnown. and popular lawyer but by the
influential men of the party all through
his section as well as elsewhere. Mr.
Cation himself has been rather adverse 10
the mention of his name in this connec-
ton. giving for his reasons the press Of
business, he having number OF irons in
the fire, and Is forced to do considerably
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

hts section I'm line with the sentiment af-
forwards endorsed by the party at Staun-
ton.
He Is an effective and powerful, popu-
lar speaker and his friends claim that
his name would add strength 10 any state
or Mr.. Smith the Bar Association reso-
luton. above referred TO. says:
"ln him are happily united those quail
ties which would make him when nom
mated. q successful candidate, ana wh.h
tative of the party in the canvass, and n
worthy servant Of the State wnen IN
oihce."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

dresses on The issues Of ting eanvass
were PUBLISHED by the commattee s~
widely circulated az campaign documents.
Mr.. Poilard's friends claim that X ions
and efficient party services are 70 20
considered In the choice OF candidate
he will be easily the winner.
His reputation as q sound lawyer ana
successful advocate are well known:
No one doubts that the states ies@i
business will be- safe in his hands.
Mr.. Pollard is q member OF the Bap-
list church. lie was for two terms
president OF the Raptlst General Associa-
tion or Virginia and is now one or tne
vice-presldents of that body OF Christians
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

fudge of Nottoway, having been fwe
elected to that Office by the Legislature
uuon tho institution OF the present system
and declined reelection in 1892, He re-
scented the name of p. w. Mckinney TO
the state Convention of 1889. which nomi-
mated him for Governor. In 1880. he was
nominated for Congress by the Democrats
of the Fourth District. without having
been a candidate before the convention.
but declined the nomination.
When Senator Barbour died, In 1892,
his name was seriously considered by the
Governor TO serve the unexpired term.
and II was thought by many that he would
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
rHr rRrsrYrA1ToHyrr.GeYrRAn
Major II. Taylor Scott seeking Re.election
for a Third Term.


Major Robert Taylor Scott, the present
Attorney General and who seeks rc-elec-
ton. was born at Warfcnton, Va, March
10 1884 lie IS a grandson OF the late
Judge John Scott OF FauqIier. and Ro-
bert 4. Taylor. OF Alexandra.
Hls father Robert Eden scott, was a
distinguished lawyer. lcaler Of tho
WING party, a representative IN tho
General Assembly for nun oer Of years,
n member OF the COnvonticrs OF l>il-'5O
and 1901. and also Of tie Provisional
Congress.
Young Scott entered the University or
Virginia en- 1851 and graduated from that
institution in 1886. At onla he began tho
study Of law under The direction of ni5
father ana was admitted TO the bar ~
tho close Of the following vera. Enter
ing upon the practice OF his profession he
continued uninterruptcdlv until 1901 when,
with the coming on OF the war between
the States, he assisted In raising and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
MIR. MERRITT r. COOKE
One of the Men Mentioned for the once
of Lieutenant Governor.

One Of tho names mentioned for the
Office Of Leutenant-Governor is MT.
Merrett Il. Cooke, OF Norfolk. and II mas
met with general favor. Mr.. COOK VINO
has been member Of tho House OF Dele
gates since the session Of lS9l-s2, was
born in the city of Norfolk In 1885: He
ran the blockade while the city OF Nor
folk was in the hands Of the Federal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
MAJOR FRhNors X. LAssrTER.
Distinguished Citizen OF tho southside
and Democratic Leader.

Major Francis Rives Lasster. the
Southsde's candidate. was born in tee
city OF Petersburg on the 18th day Of
February, 1866. and IS a son OF Doct@
Daniel W. Lasslter. one OF tho most dN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

here he was adjutant to regiment or
department troops for the defence OF the
city of Richmond. These troops were
made up chiefly from the adjutant gem
erals office. After the surrender OF Gem
eral Lee he went over and joined General
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

Career of one ofthe Most Formidable Can.
didates for Acknowledgement.
Among the most formidable candidates
FOR Attorney General is Hon. Henry Il.
Pollard. Of this city. His friends claim
that he will receive large support from
scattering portions OF the state, as well
"a from the FIRST. Second and Third
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
After....
Taking

a course OF Ayers Pills the
system IS set in good working
order and a man begins to feel
that life is worth living. He
who has become the gradual
prey of constipation, does not
realize the friction under which
he labors, until the burden Is
lifted from him. Then his
mountains sink into mole
hills, his moroseness gives
place to jollity, he is a happy
man again. If life does not
seem worth living to you, you
may take a very different view
of it after taking
kuor,c caihartir pile
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-19
STRIKING INNOVATION.

Proposition to Have Semi Annual Pro-
motions in the Public Schools.
The subject of semi-annual promotions
in the public schools is under agitation.
The principals of the School Department
have just talked it over in meeting. Super
intendent Babcock considers the matter
one of great interest to parents and chill
dren. '.It is not intended" Superintend d.
ent Babcock says, Ito compel the compile
tion of years work in six months, nor
does it mean merely the promotion of
hold-overs. II "a class Is ready for promo
ton on March /, it should be permitted to
go on with the next grade work, instead
of being kept in review Work for the next
three months.
"In other words, let the pupils who &C.
complish work IN less time than one year
pass on; others 60 slowly" These views
have been presented to the principals, and
at the last meeting discussion on this
point was had by Principals Jones, Nc
Kenze, Smith and Fsirchid. 1t was de-
cided TO leave it to the Superintendent to
decide upon, and send notice to principals
of uniform method for designating the
advanced and lower divisions of class,
such as A and B.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-19
CASES DISMISSED.
Judge Be1cher Knocks Out Over $50
Negligent Litigants.

Judge Belcher Knocks Out Over $50
Negligent Litigants.
Judge Belcher yesterday made a clean
sweep of the dead cases that have been
incumbering his calendar. There were
325 actions listed in his department, but
for one reason or another the litigants or
their attorneys have lost interest in a
great many OF them, and consequently
152 of them were ordered not only stricken
off, but actually dismissed.
II is expected by Clerk Morris that
quite number OF the litigsnts will arouse
themselves as soon as they find that .hey
are out of court, and that they will be
rushing around like chickens with their
heads cut off trying to get back. To ac-
commodate all such Judge Belcher issued
the following order:
All causes on general calen dar called this
day, numbered below ,349, and marked
dismissed" by the court sua sponte, may be
restored on proper showing; and as 10 all
causes numbered 50,349 and subsequent
thereto to be restored on payment of calendar
fee within five months from date.
Judge Belcher intimated that the court
could not be expected to manifest more
interest in the litigation than the attor-
neys and the participants in the suits, and
that the time of the court was too valu-
able to be frittered away in calling up
cases when no effort was made to secure a
hearing or settlement in any manner.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-19

Major w. Army yesterday New
Captain and Mrs
McFee called promotion in Washington, D. c.
Major Winchen has with the various capacities
Michigan
at shaott College OF the leading institutions he graduated He went to
appointed the anniversary celebration the ar
While metropolis
different
He
Booth
the In Darkest England
to Training
performed
woma in is
of the State
In Chicago his important work For four he
Divisional Fielding
charge the training garons 1t he who engineered the famous d
Pullman
Volunteers Fifteen hundred
literally had
Wnhen
could organized
He o
Wednesday
reception will rendered them tonight headquarters
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-19
IS POLITICS At
THE BOTTOM OF IT?
A Step Being Taken Toward
Ousting the Park
Commission.
Irving M. Scott Thinks This May
Explain the Attacks Upon
That Body.
Tie Commission Has Been Investigat.
ing for Weeks the Charges Made
by the Last Grand Jury.

A bill is to be introduced in the Legis-
lature providing for the increase of the
number of the Park Commissioners from
three to five or seven. The bill provides
that the Governor shall appoint the mem
bers to the commission. The term is for
four years. 1t may or may not contem-
plate tho removal of the present board at
once and the appointment OF an entirely
new body.
Coming as it does at time when the
commission is under fire, the Grand Jury
investigating and making grave charges
of mismanagement and even dishonesty
against the members, this announcement
is provocative of some speculation.
Irving NJ. Scott, Park Commissioner,
was told last evening of the proposed in
trod duction of this bill before the Legisla-
ture.
"If that be true" said Mr. Scott, at pro-
badly is an explanation of the sudden
and, one might say vicious. attacks on the
commission. If there is suspicion of any
wrongdoing in the matter of hand
ling public money it should GER
tainiy be looked into, but it seems
to me that the extreme zealousness of
some newspapers IN searching for cause of
complaint, and the vivid fashion of pre-
indicate to me something more than the
mere exercise of the province of a news
paper to secure and print the news.
There has seemed to me to be a some
thing back of it, and this story of the bill
to be presented to the Legislature proba-
| bly, explains it. It is politics. So far as
this bill is concerned l have no objection
to any part of it except that providing
that the Governor shall appoint
| the mem bers. / do not believe that
| the Governor should have any,
thing to do with it. 1 stood for
that-Iocal self-government-in the franz
ing of the charter. We have young and
active and capable Mayor. He should be
allowed to appoint the com mission, l be-
lieve in young men in office, and l would
very gladly step aside to make room for a
| young man in my place once these charges
are cleared up. But / want to see that
done first. These offices seem to be m uch
aside from the great interest which /
feel of course in the park. l believe all
| the other m EN- bers of the commission feel
the same way about it. The criticisms
| seem to be directed most severely at Mr..
Austin. / may say that feel certain that
he is perfectly straightforward in the
| whole matter.
Now, / have only this to say about
the alleged scandal continued Mr.. Scott.
Charges of Irregularities have been made
| and the mem bers of the com mission are
determined to get at the truth-to find out
| the bottom facts. l do not propose to
m axe any answer to the charges what
ever, except to say that If there is any
dishonesty there [ do not know
it. The last Grand Jury in Its