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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30
Mr. i 4. Mesf

At the last State convention 81 the
Democratic party. which was held a
Roanoke I'm August. 1857. the Senatorial
primary plan was advocated by Hon. W.
\ Jones and other signers OF the call for
the May Conference. The issue was
squarey met by the opponents OF
this measure and the proposition WAS re-
jected by majority of the delegates 10
the state convention. ] would Ike 10 ask
the callers Of the May conference n the
Senatorial primary plan had been adopt
ed by the Roanoke convention. would
they not have expected the opponents or
the plan 10 have stood by the will ot the
majority and all the candidates for the
United States Senate 70 have concerned
70 the plan adopted? Most assuredly they
would II Is poor rule that VIII not
work both ways. II the opposition TO the
primary plan had. IN such event. proceed
ed according 10 the usual custom they
would have brought down upon them
selves the indignant protest OF these grea,
lovers OF the people and some or the iead-
ing party organs would have been crying
i'm despair for party regularity. and the
followers ~ Hon W A. Jones would
have demanded that the minority submit
IN the will OF the majority. The callers
OF the MAY conference as well as the al
vocates OF the same claim that they be-
lieve in standing by the will OF the peo-
nle II so. why 10 they not stand hy the
viii Of the people as expressed through
their delegates at the Roanoke conven-
lion al least. until regularly called
convention decides 10 the contrary DO
Inv claim that the Roanoke convention
was not representative Democratic
bodv2 DO they claim that Hon. j. Hoge
Tvler was not the choice Of the people OF
Vtreinia for Governor Do they claim
,har those 6espised politicians the people
so much dread manipulated our last state
convention and misrepresented the voice
Of the Democracy OF this State?
With some people ii is popular to be-
uttle marty men and party machinery ana
s.neciallv so when advocating the election
~ senators by A direct vote OF tina peo-
,la hut IL seems 10 me II us the worst
form Of incratitude 10 see men VINO owe
,,eIr nroninence almost entirely IN party
issders and party machinery. and VINO
,,,,hov, such assistance corld not secure
nomination. for the Legislature from
,h.ir own county. talk In such preiu-
diced manner about politicians poIltcal
,r,cksters. and party workers Party
conventions are called TO nominate cAhu'-
dates and declare the position OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

/ do not answer your first question
what do you think the convention
should do?" as that must be determined
by what strength the movement develops.
Only a Democratic convention or the
State Committee can take authoritative
action Should the May conference show
conclusiveIy 90 the state Committee that
it is the will Of a majority Of the Demo
Gratis OF the State that candidate for
the Senate should be nominated by the
party. the State Committee should order
a primary election on its own authority
Plan suggested: State chairman by au-
thority of committee % direct county
committees TO hold an election. under
uniform plan prescribed County COM
mittee TO appoint judges 90 serve with
out pay. Judges 10 make returns 10
chairman of county committee, county
chairman i'm presence OF al least three
members Of county committee 90 open
and certify tabulated statements of re-
turns to State chairman. State chairman
and executive mot centran committee 10
canvas returns and declare the candidate
having the largest vote 90 be the Demo
cratic candidate for Senate.
Candidates should not be allowed 70
pay any part Of expense Of election.
Should be required thirty days before
election to give notice OF candidacy 20
State chairman who should twenty days
before election give names 10 county
chairman. County committees shall fur
nish enough ballots prepared with names
Of all candidates on one ballot. There
should be no expenses but printing bal
lots and postage which should he borne
bv each county. ". KEAN.
Louisa county, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30
Hon. John Goode.

have not had an opportunity TO con-
slider very maturely the subject referred
fo i'm yours of recent date. but am will
ing TO give my opinion for what 1t is
worth
First think the conference should
adopt preamble and resolutions favor
ing the proposed amendment OF the fed-
eral Constitution.
Second I think the friends OF the med-
sure should organize for the purpose OF
presenting its merits fairly before the
people during the ensuing campaign, 50
that the LEGISLATURE TO be elected In NO
vember may be prepared to cooperate
with the Legislatures of other states
which favor the proposed amendment.
Third. think the conference should
take the necessary steps 10 secure
through the local Democratic committee
I'm each county and city Of the state an
expression Of the preference OF the Dem
ocratic voters between the candidates for
the United states Senate. at primary
TO be held at each precinct on the day
OF the election Of members Of the Legs
lature I'm November
Fourth As this movement has not
been inaugurated with reference to men,
but for the purpose Of asserting great
principle Of free government, ] do not
think il would be wise for the confer
ence TO take action for or against any
individual aspirant for the United States
Senate As Father Ritche used TO say.
let our motto be Everything for the
cause and nothing for men,
JOHN GOODE.
Bedford city, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

mere consideration of methods OF select
ing the candidate.
The elimination Of the senatorial con-
test from our legislative elections would
be Che great point gained. The people
would thus secure the opportunity of Sc
lecting candidates for both houses of the
General Assembly. free from combina-
tions and solely with regard TO their eX-
perlence. fitness and ability. while with
the Senatorship In allegiance, they would
almost in every case he chosen with re-
ference to their choice therefor.
a Legislature chosen under Inc latter
conditions might portend danger in prov
Ing a menace instead of protection TO
the people. as the tendency OF the sup
porters OF the successful candidate '"ho-
ever he might be) is frequently IN Inc
direction of forming combinations. which
bids defiance to all who were not so ior-
tunate as 10 have been found IN iheH
ranks
With the present contest over. We VIII
then have long lapse of four years ~
which 10 perfect our plans for senatorial
primaries for the future. IN the event
the long-looked and hOped-for constitu-
tional amendment. is not IN the mean
time effective J. L. BRYANT.
Franklin, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

7 understand its function 10 be solely
that OF suggesting plan, acceptable to
tho Marty. by which the people may In
struct their legislative representatives. as
IA q nopular choice for party nomination.
or course. Il will rest with the confer
epce as 10 what plan may be adopted.
Personally. l should favor resolution
calling upou the state committee TO au-
,horize senatorial primaries throughout
.bc STATE. to Doe held and conducted by
The Marty c,rauIzatiOn I'm COM cction with
tho recniar Nolcmhcr election. This plan
anpears TO me as the least expensive.
and mos. democratic. 81 any so Tar pro-
pDscd IL win certainly open the ieia
10 an candidates desiring 10 contest LOT
the popular nomination. ana provide op-
portunity for every individual Democrat
/, Tho state 10 register his choice. If
,,. demand of the conference for this.
or any other plan. is a representative
ono boliove the State committee will
MOT only feel authorized. but bound, TO
accodo 10 H. There Is no higher Demo
cratic law than the voice Of the people
In ,.ieyv Of so many recent legislative
deadlocks failures 10 elect. and conse-
ouont scandals I'm other states, the legis-
1,tor Is peculiarly Interested. u seems
A. mo i'm some movement of this sort
I'm other words his position can never
he ulaccd entirely above suspicion untli
some plan has been adopted by when
me poople whom he represents can be
consrlted as to their wishes In this
later day the popular VIII IS steadily
growing in aggrcssiveness, ana IL ap-
-. ~ me unwise and impolitic to
mistake the situation
GEO W. LeCATO.
Accomac county Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

From the beginning of the agitation Of
the subject Of the election OF United
States Senators by direct vote OF the
people / have been an earnest supporter
of the proposition. Having supported the
resolution 10 that effect, at the last state
convention. I of course, stand commit
ted 10 it, without reference to my indi-
vidual choice for the dictatorship.
At the time of signing the call for the
conference of May 10Th. believing that IL
would meet with the favor of all CAM
didates and aspirants with their friends
and supporters. ! have since, with some
degree Of surprise and regret, seen Op-
position expressed. on the part Of a few
of our party leaders. TO a movement
which seems 10 have taken such deep
hold upon "a large majority Of our people.
This however. will hardly check the pro-
gress of the movement but | rather an
ticipate will have the effect of very much
stimulating It,
The idea Of nominating a candidate or
even of fostering or opposing the claims
Of any aspirant would be utterly rcpug
nant to my ideas of the purposes of the
conference. 1t should. as 1t is doubtless
intended 10 be- by every supporter of the
movement-a fight for principles, not
men" For the present. I favor the set
thing Of re matter. through the medium
of a state convention. We should avoid
even the appearance OF faction or
schism The future success of the party
demands that this great question should
if possible be settled within party lines
We have a precedent already estah-
lshed for this. In the last State conven-
ton. held in Roanoke which in spite ~
the defeat Of the primary plan by o small
majority. nominated. our senior Senator
Major DanieI-for reelection
The outlook a. to the success of the
conference both as 10 numbers and rep
resentative character. IS sufficiently on
couraging 10 lead 10 the hope and belief
that the State committee. would upon
its petition. feel constrained from a sense
OF duty. AS well as Of pleasure. to call a
convention.
This convention should have about the
same basis Of representation as our
gubernatOrial convention and be held
month or two later-say about the 18th
or 20th September This would give
period Of about four months in which to
develop crop Of candidates and allow
them sufficient time to place their re-
spective claims before the people OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30
Hon Il Allen Watts

Mindful of the reasons influencing the
founders OF this Government and con-
sci0us Of the Justly authoritative nature
OF their conclusions. ] voted as delegate
to the state Convention lately held in
Roanoke for the resolution introduced
by Mr. Jones This vote was cast be-
cause believed. and believe. time.
change Of conditions. and change OF po-
utical methods have ceased to make the
reasons governing the craftsmen of the
Constitution binding and conclusive.
Practically the sama reasoning die.
tated the creation OF the Electoral col
iece as the best mode OF choosing a
president ELECTORS. as the LEGISLATORS.
were supposed 10 be removed FAR enough
from the prejudice and passion govern
ing the great mass OF the people. 10 make
their decision more valuable to the couu-
try AT large. time and change Of condi-
ton altered an this. so FAR as the Elec-
toral College IS concerned. The Eiector
Of to-day would never dream of using
his individual judgment. but simply acts
as the mouth piece Of the people.
II the choice Of President can be safely
RELOCATED 10 the people surely there can
be little danger in entrusting the people
with the choice Of n senator. Whether
this choice of the people be indicated by
a primary or some other appropriate
method. the result will unquestiouaby be
The choice OF man Of great natural
force. who has impressed the whole
people with his personality. re- man
who embodies some predominant idea
or principle OF government. this result
IL nor as likely 10 be obtained where
the choice Is made by n legislature
There are many Influences which are
potent I'm controlling votes IN Lesisls-
ture. that would be practically ine1ec-
tive whore the whole people are con-
cerred These influences are not neces-
sarily or generally corrupt. and their
potency does not AT all imply docile
or venal legislature they are largely
personal-persona friendship. personal
obligations 20 the candidate. or friends
OF the candidate. aid given by the candi-
date or his friends pecuniary or other
wise I'm the election OF tho legislator.
all more or less proper Influences. yet
the means Of sometimes choosing weak
and unrepreseutative men 10 the high
est legislative body known 20 this coun-
try.
How the wishes Of the people are 70 be
ascertained IS a question about which
am not I'm a position 70 form an opin-
ION Of any value. as I have never had an
opportunity to examine the primary laws
IN existence IN some OF the States. or
the methods suggested; but any psthod
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

win b. corruption when all the people
have 10 be consulted. Just regard for a
moment the situations in Pennsylvania.
California and Delaware. where whole
sale bribery and corruption nave been
charged and proved and those States are
i'm consequence without their full repre-
sentation in the Senate. You can buy
some OF the people with filthy lucre but
you can not purchase all, or even ma
ioritf OF them.
Above all. I favor the proposed change.
because il Is I'm consonance with "A cardi-
nal doctrine OF my Democratic faith. that
this is a government by the people and
for the people. and it shall never with
my consent be converted into a govern
ment by money and for money
In the United States the people arc SUI
premc-voX pOpuli voX Del. Popular
sovereignty IS the basic stone NJ our poll
tical structure GbO. -. WISE.
Richmond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30
Hon. IL. l. HIrlnn.

think the only proper way OF choos-
Ing the nominee for United States Sena-
tor is a primary election TO be held at
the same time and places with the reg
ular election for the Legislature In No
vember next. With very little trouble
and expense tho proper machinery for
taking the vote could be provided on
that occasion.
If the Executive Committee has not the
power 10 arrange for such an election.
the necessity for II Is sufficient Go justify
call for convention TO act upon the
matter.
The canvass for the legislative election
will present a fine opportunity for sena-
torial candidates TO come before the peo-
pie and prove their fitness for the place
or expose the reverse.
Winchester. Va. y. T. BARTON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30
A CONVENTION
TO NOMINATE
49, Continued from First raec)

ihis question right here. and now impera-
lively presenting itself 10 US. Ir the
Democratic party means to continue 10
be true TO itself IL must not, and dare
not. dodge this vital issue forced mo
its face by pcremptory conditions. The
very principle OF popular sovereignty is
here involved. TO refuse to recognize II
would be TO tear away the cornerstone
upon which the temple OF Democracy
rests. 1t would be 10 encourage contn-
uance OF the articles OF selI-seekng
politicians and the systematic scheminS
of the designing men subtly working in
energetic organization for n stronger
government and a weaker people.
While always reluctant to give coun-
fenance 10 any suggested change in the
enginery Of our government. am.
nevertheless. always mindful OF the fact
that II innovation would be imarove-
ment It becomes the part of intelligent
conservatism 20 accept the innovation.
And this Is especially true when the
change to be made is not only not vio-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

I understand the call for the May con
ference as an effort 20 bring the selec-
ton of United States Senator'S in closer
touch with the people. This movement
seems 70 me 20 be IN accord with pop
,ilar demand which has grown up within
the past few years. not only In virginia.
but In many other States. demand
which apparently. cannot longer oe
ignored or course. the conference VIII
rot be competent 20 name candidates,
hss been called for that purpose;
ana +, tificult 80 und gstand how 1t
could be used TO advance or prejudice
~ interests Of sspirants for the ONCE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30
Hon. ". q. RehdV.

The machinery Of government IS like
material machinery. II needs repair and
change Repair and change must come
when that which is. is proven deficient
or inefficient. Even the conservative
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

State. I believe that the entire party
would willingly accept and support any
candidate who could successfully run the
gauntlet OF such convention. and that
II would for the present. at least, satisfy
the demand for the selection OF q cam
didate by some popular method
Barring the principle involved. ] regard
the settling OF the matter by a nomina-
ton OF convention as OF far greater
Importance to the people Of the state
than the claims of any candidate or tue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

whereby properly regulated primary or
a convention Of the party would compel
the candidate 60 go before the people ana
discuss questions or governmental policy
would seem 10 me a distinct gain.
Roanoke. Va. j. ALLEN WATTS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30
Hon j Singleton Diggs.

The chief ground nj opposition - the
movement for ~ election ~ senators,
or the selectitn ~ party candidates
therefor by direct vote Of the people &c
that IL IL Z new departure-a modern
idea. Around this central point moss ~
the arguments Of the opposition revolve.
The opponents OF the scheme seem "a
content themselves with pointing out that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

Warrenton, Va.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-28
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Climate and Crop Bulletin, Washing
ton Section, for the week ending Mon
day, July "a:
The first part of the week was
warm and sunshiny, being all that the
farmers could desire for haying; this
was followed by cool and generally
cloudy days, and light rain which
fell on the night of the twenty-first,
being light over Western, and showery
over Eastern Section; the amount
was OIL inch at Seattle, and O.O4 inch
at Spokane. This rain somewhat re.
tarded haying in the Western Section,
but did no injury. The crop is excep-
tionally heavy and in prime condition.
The rain was very beneficial to
growing crops, especially potatoes and
gardens. In the Eastern Section, il
largely prevented the shot" winds
from burning and shriveling the
spring wheat, which was in the milk.
The maximum temperature ranged
from 81 deg. to IS deg. west of the
Cascades, while in the Eastern Por.
ton, it was 100 deg. in Klickitat Co.
and l04 deg. in Whitman Co.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-28
The Two Types of Mankind.

The article on Sunday Schools in
the STANDARD last week has been the
cause Of considerable comment. most.
ly Of approval and commentator. 1t
was made the subject of very favorable
review, we understand, 10y the gentle
manly pastor OF the Baptist church,
and a correspondent Yoke-Fellow,"
is kind enough to say some compli-
! mentary things regarding the STAND
ARDS mission as teacher.
Is is left for o. W. Mintzer, pastor
of the NJ. f. Church, to literally make
an ass Of himself in an exhibition OF
his ill-natured spleen against the edi.
tor of this paper. The exact language
he used, in commenting upon this
same Sunday School article, last Sun
day evening, has been furnished us by
one OF his auditors, and we predict it
will rise up in judgment against him
in many ways, before we have done
with him. Its utterance involves a
degree of ignorance, want of charity
and an amount of bigotry that is sell
dom met with in these modern times.
The STANDARD has the proud salts
faction of realizing, however, that
honest and sincere Christians ackuOWl-
edge that much good work may be
done through secular instrumental.
ties. All men are not bigols. There
are many undetermined people whose
gentle impulses prompt them to treat
their fellow man with that respect
which is due to years as we'll rs to
meritorious labors in other than strict
ly orthodox channels.
The poor little brain which can FORM
ulate and project personal abuse from
the scored desk is too contemplate for
serious consideration, and we have
been asked to pass it by with that
charity always felt for those whose
capabilities have been stunted and
dwarfed by the environments OF ma
ture. This injunction we heed, for
the present; but if the animal con-
tinues to bray, we claim the privilege
OF placing n chestnut-bur under his
crupper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-28
No. sc.
Notice of Sale of First Class Tide
Land.


Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
OF August, 1899. AZ the hour OF 2 O'Clock in the
afternoon. ON said day, at the door OF the Court.
house In Thnrston county; Washington. the fol
auction to the highest bidder therefor, to-wit:
Beginning at the S.W. corner of Block $40:
thence N l56 feet, more or lees; thence E. l2j
feet more or less; thence s. l55 feet. more OF
less; thence w. IS feet, to point OF beginning,
sI4.4O. Npp'N ~
81; thence N. 1855 feet thence T. $50 feet; thence
s, i55 feet; theuce W. $50 feet to point OF begin.
ming, being Sass Of Block 37i, appraised at CAS- 4O
Also beginning at the S.W. corner Of Block $40
Line; thence southerly along said Harbor line. to
BE. corner Of Block 372: thence W. to point of
BEGINNING, being .6s of Block S72, appraised at
1855
Also beginning at the NV. corner of Block
s76; thence 3. IS feet; thence E. to inner II arbor
Line; thence northerly along said Hsrbor Line
to the =. corner; thence W. to point OF begin
Also beginning at the NV. corner of Block
81: thence S. IS feet; thence E. $50 feet: thence
n s. feet; thence "; $50 feet. being .ss Of Block
Also all Of Block 379. appraised at 5000.
Also all OF Block $50, appraised at $500.
First Glass Tide Landp. situated In front of the
west side Of Olympia, Washington.
Said tide land will be sold for not less than the
appraised value and subject to the improvements
sitnateo thereon, and as appraised by the Board
OF state l.ahu commissioners In the manner pro-
vided by law. statement of which Is now on
die In the office OF the Auditor of said county.
Terms Of sale are: Under contract. one.tenth
to be paid on the day of sale. aud Onetenth an
nually thereafter on the first day of March Of each
year. with accrued interest deferred balance at
per cent. per annnm: Provided. That any pur-
chaser may make full payment At any time and
obtain q deed,
The purchaser Of such land will be required to
pay at the time of sale the appraised value Of any
Improvements or valuable material on such land
in null In addition to the one-tenth of tho sale
price.
The above described tide lands are offered for
sale by virtue Of AZ order of the Board of State
Land Commissioners made on the 10th day of
July, 1892 duly certified aud on file in the office
Of said County Auditor
Il A. GRAHAM,
County Auditor.
Dated at Olympia, WASH, this 12th day of July
A. d. 1899.
First publication July IA. 1899. St