The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

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lion by Captain r. S Parks, Of Page
pronounced free-silvor man. but the rae
that Nr. Bauserman. the delegate IRON
Eh.naudoah. oppressed tho Judge and ask
Cd that he be retired to private hie loi
no other reason than that he did not vote
for Bryan for President, caused ms oe-
feat in the caucus.
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
Judge Newman is "a native Of Shenan-
doah county and is now forty-three
wears OF age. lie was educated al the
Virginia Military Institute where he grad
mated I'm 1876. standing az the head of his
class. lie afterwards was a teacher OF
mathematics and modern languages IN
that institution. After studying law, he
was admitted TO practice IN 1913 ana as
member of the firm Of Walton n wal
ton. he has had the leading practice IN
shenandoah county.
From 1883 TO January. 1856 he was
chairman cf the Democratic party Of his
county. taking the position when the
opposition had a large majority In the
county and carrying the county for the
Democrats by handsome maioriues in
several campaigns.
Having been elected judge Of the coun-
q court. he entered upon the duties Of
that Office on The nrst day Of January,
1856.
DID NOT SUPPORT BRYAN.
lie f. an excellent judge Of law. and is
n conscientious. painstaking. intelligent
judge he has ably hlcd this position. He
to-day ranks among the first judges of
The state.
lie has always been on uncompromising
Democrat. and as an. who knew him
well. expected. hc refused 10 give his
la lraF f1rrrfp4faT at fNhi-
Cago.
lie Is the efficient president OF the
Shenandoah Valley Building and LoQn
Association. To his financial ability and
management Is due the success of this
institution. which now stands among the
nrst in the United States. II is one of
tho few that will be able TO mature It's
stock in about seven years. lie is an
earnest and leading member Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. South. and has
filled number OF important positions
upon the several boards of his church
lie had many friends i'm all parties in
Shenandoah county who will deeply re-
gret his retirement from the bench.
The following statement from Judge
Newman was rea0 before the caucus Fri
day night.
JUDGE NEwMAN'S POSITION.
To the Democratic Caucus Of the General
Assembly OF Virginia:
desire 10 review briefly the facts that
lead me 10 have my name brought before
you seeking reconciliation al your hands
10 the position 10 which 7 have twice
previously been nominated by you Judge
OF the County Court OF Shenandoah coun-
~. against tho opposition Of the member of
the House Of Delegates from this county
had given 10 thought u the matter
Of seekirg a reelection. when. early last
..
ent member OF the House). before MS !
name had been mentioned as a probable |
candidate for the House Of Delegates
voluntarily approached me on the sub !
1ect. and referring 20 the fact that the /
General Assembly 20 be elected in the |
autumn would elect the county court |
Judges. stated that / could goly on him 1
10 again advocate. and work for, my re- ,
election (he having. without solicitation /
on my part. on the occasion OF my last
election. secured the signatures OF the
members Of the bar ana Officers Of the
courts 10 n petition I'm my bChalO: that |
from his present position as secretary of
tho County Committee. he would be able
TO secure all necessary signatures with
out trouble
/ replied that II might be that there
would he some opposition 10 me IN the
party on account OF my views on the
money question. 10 which he replied. |
That would cut no figure"
After Mr.. Bauserman had announced
himself a candidate for the nomination
TO the House OF Delegates. /. OF course
aid not ask nor expect him TO commit |
himself 70 me nor anyone else for the posi-
lion.
Mr. Bauserman having, however. in his
speech OF acceptance before the nomina-
ting convention. referred 10 the matter
of nominating before the Assembly a can
1idats for the county judgeship. and hav- 4
ms en- that occasion voluntarily pledged .
himself 10 support the man who should