Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-28
THE VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

were for various county and city OIL
GERS and to decide for or against a call for
a constitutional convention. Not more
than one-third of the usual vote was
cast, aud the convention is defeated by
a considerable majority. The counties
which gave a majority for the conven.
tion ara those which cast the largest
democratic vote last fall. Richmond
probably gave a very small majority
for the convention mainly because oil q
lack of interest by those opposed.
There was, however, more activity
among the republican voters in the
counties than usual, and they secured
more of the supervisors and other coun-
ty officers. The republicans generally
voted against the convention. The
official vote on the constitutional con-
vention will not he known for some
time, as it will not be counted until the
stated meeting of the State board OF
canvassers. In Richmond the only OIL
Ger voted for was city treasurer, and the
present incumbent mad no opposition.
In the county of Augusta republicans
elect four supervisors out OF six, max
ing an increase of two and giving a
majority in the board. Republicans
gain all over the county. Hoge for
treasurer of Staunton, had no opposl-
ton.
The democrats carried Roanoke by a
good majority, and the vote stood as
follows on the constitutional conven-
ton For, 45S; against, 515. Demo
Gratis elected ten out of twelve council
men.
The election in Norfolk was mt of
the quietest in years, q very light vote
being polled. Herman, democrat, had
no opposition for city treasurer. The
constitutional convention proposition
was defeated, only one ward having
voted for it. The fear of amend
ments harmful to the oyster industry
was the prime cause of its defeat there.
1t is generally conceded that the
Eastern Shore has given 4 good ma
| jority against a convention.
In %Lynchburg, the democratic party
| was opposed by a strong combination
| known as the workingman's party, and a
heavy vote was polled. A majority OF
the councilmen have been secured by
the democrats. John w. Bransford's
| election for city treasurer on the demo-
cratic ticket is assured.
The election in Leesburg, vas very
| quiet and O light vote was polled. No
| convention has prevailed in the county
| by a good majority. At Leesburg the
vote was Convention, 45; no conven-
ton, 104. The corporation election re.
suited in the selection of the old council
and of MIR. Il. a. Thompson, cashier OF
the Peoples National Bank, as mayor.
/, There Yves no opposition.
At Charlottesville, less than third OF
the usual vote was cast. The proposed
municipal bond issue was not
! authorized. The democratic nomi-
nees had no opposition. The vote
on the convention question stood
229 for and 142 against. No re-
turns yet from county precincts.
At Fredericksburg, the election was
| the most quiet ever held. r. I. Knox,
| for city treasurer, had no opposition,
and he received all the votes cast. The
vote on the question of holding q con-
stitutional convention resulted in a ma
iority of 131 against d c%onventlnn.
In Winchester, the democrats elected
their entire ticket with the exception
of one councilman, which will cause the
next council tos tand eight democrats
and four republicans. The majority for
no convention was lis.
In Culpeper the election was very
quiet, and a light vote was polled.
The call for a constitutional conven-
vention was voted down. The town
election resulted as follows: For May
or-S. Diener, present incumbent, 2l9;
G. H. Wager, n; ]. G. Williams, s. II.
n. Briggs, 5; Diener's majority l29.
For Assessor and Recorder-W. J.
Shotwell, present incumbent, 219; K.
H. Miller, 90; Shotwell's majority, l26.
For Treasurer. S. Yowell, 163; Geo.
W. Keerl, 154; Yowell's majority, 8.
For Sergeant-A. Rosson, present in
cumbent (no opposition), 304. All the
members of the present council were
reelected.
King George county gave 8 large
majority against calling q constitu-
tional convention. A very small vote
was cast in favor of q convention.
Only about half of the registered
vote was polled at Berryville. Partial
returns from Clarke county indicate
that the majority against the constltu-
tional convention will be a large one.
The decisive defeat of the convention,
which was fully expected, will be sure
to make the Roanoke convention de-
clare in favor of the most rigid econ
omy in the administration of State at
fairs. There is sure to be a declara-
ton from that body for a radical reduc'
ton in the criminal expenses, and pos
sibly in salaries of State officials.