Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-08
POWELL THE NOMINEE
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DE-
CLAREs IN HIS FAVOR.
HUBBARD BOWS SUBMlSSlVELY
The Newport News Legislative Tan
gle Strengthened out, and harmony
II Restored-The LunenburS Trou-
bIe-Other Politics.

The Democratic state Executive Com-
mittee met here at Murphys Hotel last
nigbt 10 consider the differences that eX-
listed in the Newport News legislative dis
trict. and after a session extending over
five hours. during which time great deal
Of evidence pro and cen was taKeh'
Hon. Thomas Temple Powell, of War
wick was declared the regular nominee,
and the faction that had opposed nm
agreed TO abide by the committees de-
cision.
II will be remembered that when the
nominating convention for the Newport
News District met at Williamsburg some
ten DAYS ago. some little feeling was en-
rendered. as a result Of which the party
srut and two conventions were held, the
one renomnating Mr.. Powell for the
House. and the other naming MT. j. f.
Hubbard.
THOSE WHO WERE PRESENT.
The attention Of the State Democratic
Committee was called to the trouble, ana
the matter was referred to the Executive
Committee for adjustment. This commit
tee was called to assemble at Murphy
last night, and there responded TO the
call. besides Chairman Ellyson and sec
rotary Button, Hon. r. Il. Boykin' ME-
IT NJ. Smith, Jr., Mr.. w. II. Mann, MI
Carter Glass. Senator Thomas 5. Martin,
Judge w. l.. Rhea, and Hon. Edward
Echols-Hons w. A. Jones, h. w. Saun-
ders. and Joseph f.. willard being absent.
The committee went into executive So
sion, and the two contestants, togetneI
with their friends, were invrted WlthiIl
the committee-room. Both gentlemen
pledged themselves to cheerfully ABIDE py
the decision OF the committee Where-
upon the evidence was gone INTO
MFR Powell was represented by Messrs.
" Rickford. r. It. Armistead, and
Nv u Barrett. and Mr.. Hubbard by nm
self Mr.. ID. G.. Smith, and Or. Cronoru'
Every fact in Connection with the TWO
copventions was brought out and care
frlIv analyZed. and the committee theh
made its decision.
MR.. HUBBARD BOWED sObAlio-
SIVELY.
Mr.. Hubbard bowed submissiveiy 10 the
announcement, though he mad eApec.eu
that he would prove his rlsht 10 lne
nomination. and both he ana ms lrieius
sIgnified their purpose OF putting 'hen
shoulders to the wheel and WORKING ior
Mr. Powelps election next month
II was intended that the disanection at
Iunenburg should also be considered ~
the committee last night, but SO much
time was consumed in the consideration
~ the Newport News matter that this
was unavoidable. and the committee al
iourned 10 meet here again next Ihurs-
dav night. when Lunenburgs troubles
will be discussed.
MIR. EcHoLs is ENCOURAGED.
Hon Edward Echols, the candidate on
the Democratic ticket for the once Oh
TIeutenant-Governor, was surrounded oy
friends during a greater part OK MS stay
here and to all he gave the most en-
conraeine reports OF his campaign. ne
nredjcts a big Democratic majority next
month. ~ pho,
II was expected that Judge w. r. hnea
would sneak in Manchester tonight, pu'
he returned to his home last night.
CITY COMMITTEE TO MEET.
A meeting of the City Democratic Com
mittee has been called for tonight Tor
the purpose OF making arrangements 10
omen campaign headquarters.
Mr.. Joseph Rye has. after considera-
ton. decided not to enter the race ior
High Constable. City-Sherin Hughes ID
the only man without opposition SO lar.