The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14
H. R. POLLARD
CITY ATTORNEY
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ever a man was. Justice Crutchfeld was
reelected without opposition.

ever a man was. Justice Crutchfeld was
reelected without opposition.
FOR CITY ATTORNEY.
"The CITY Attorney" read the Clerk
and there was a murmur Of excitement
and a general stir all around the room.
Major Otway S. Allen, rising, in earnest
terms presented 10 he caucus the name
of Mr.. Charles " Meredith for re-elec-
ton.
Mr.. Meredith he said was in every
way qualified for the office. He was a
man of ability. excellent moral habits.
and faithfulness. who had done more work
during his term Of office than all the City
Attorneys who had preceded him for
twenty-five years. He had always care
fully guarded the city's interests, watch
ing the granting of franchises and street
privileges.
"If Mr.. Meredith IS turned out he
said. 1T will be because the city does not
want an efficient. faithful official, who Is
held I'm the highest esteem by the bar
and every citizen Of Richmond.
The name OF Mr. l.. o. Wendenburg
was placed before the caucus by Mr.. w.
VI. Turpin. who stated that his nominee
was a graduate Of the University OF
Virginia and had been engaged I'm the
practice of the law for fourteen years
burg's ability and affirmed that the city 8
interests would be safe in his hands
Mr.. Turpin. having completed his eulo-
~ Of Mr.. Wendenburg. went on TO tel
why the caucus should not vote Tor MI.
Meredith. He began by paying the high-
est kind Of a tribute 10 that gentleman $
ability. integrity and thorough knowledge
Of the law
"But why is It," he asked, that we do
not want Mr.. Meredith? Because ne IS
not a. Democrat. / could read you a let
Ter in which he utterly and severely re-
pudiated Mr.. Bryan
Mr.. Meredith" he continued rs
manly man. and always strikes above
the belt When he could not support
Bryan he said So
Mr. Turpin then went on to inquire
whether the votes of the Councilman
were their own or did they belong TO
their constituents. II the latter were the
case. he was sure those constituents did
not desire the votes 10 be cast for Mere
dith. who would surely be defeated were
the Office an elective one.
Mr.. John NJ. King seconded the nonl-
nation Of Mr.. Wendenberg
Mr. Minor put in nomination MT. Hen
~ r. Pollard, as a man who would be
acceptable to all Democrats.
He Is A DEMOCRAT.
Mr.. Caskie then took the floor In sup
port OF Mr.. Meredith and made one or
the most convincing and powerful
speeches ever heard on the floor OF the
Council Chamber
Mr.. Caskie said that II was 20 MN
one of the greatest pleasures TO support
for reelection a faithful city officer IL
seemed strange he said. that among an
the officers to be elected. Mr.. Meredith
was the only one against whom hosth-
ity was shown.
1T is charged" he said. that Mr.:
Meredith is not a Democrat STAND
here tonight and assert that ne Is
Democrat His services have Always
been at the beck and call or his party
Time and again when Democratic eiec-
ton officers have been arrested mas
Charles V. Meredith defended them Win
out a cent OF compensation.
He is a Democrat but NOT pt9 an
Democrat. There are Gold democrats az
good as any Democrats. I myset voice
for Bryan and / have the right 20 speaH
as do. I agree with the President OIL
the Board OF Aldermen. This Is cues
ton OF conscience. Your constituents