The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-18
FELIX NJ. JONES
THE NOMINEE.
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Maupin OF Thomas w. Gardner. the two
. men who had borne the burden OF the
campaign.
Mr.. Garincr's name was seconded ana
the nominations were declared closed and
the haNotng ordered
Several members OF the Gardner delega-
ton held consultation and then attempt
ed TO Withdrawn The name OF M Gard
nor.
objection was made by Maupln men on
the ground that IL was too late 90 make
changes. Another spirited fight was made
which wound up By compromise. the
nomination Of air Gardner being recon
aIered.
RECORDED VOTE.
Mr.. Gardner was renomInated and
recorded vote takcn on the ballot. 10 was
as follows.
For Jones-Messrs. Lawrence. Harris,
Ambrecht Sands, Carson, Jerry Jones.
A. Jones. Frank Taylor. O'Ncn. j. r.
Jetor Cornwall, Wilson. warmer
Brauor-H
FOR Gardncr-Mcssrs Michael j. III.
Jeter Kufin, Lamb Ang.e. j. w. Taylor,
Eanes, Collins. Hecker-9.
The nomination OF Mr.. Jones WAS made
unanimous and Messrs Gardner. lamb
and Coalter appointed copmmittee 10
notify MIR Jones of his nomination.
lie was brought in and in "a very few
words thanked the convention for the
honor
MIR MAUPtN SPEARS.
Mr.. Maupin WAS called for and spoke
briefly. saying:
81 had hoped TO make very different
speech on this occasion. nevertheless, It
is a pleasure 20 stand before YOU 10 thank
those who SO faithfully championed my
cause during and since the close OF the
canvass. and 10 say In all sincerity that
no bitterness is in my heart towards
those who exercised the right 10 assist
the other gentlemen IN their efforts 10
obtain tho nomination at your hands.
"Pardon lne for saying that since first
elected TO represent our county l have
faithfully endoavored to measure up 10
the requirements Of the position, and
while ! have doubtless made mistakes, I
believe even those opposed 10 my re-
nomination will DO me the Justice 20
say that they were errors of judgment
and not the result Of inattention 20 duty
WHY NAME NOT USED.
LET me say that I did not allow my
name 10 come before you for two rea-
sons-hrst. because ! did not believe I
could be nominated; and. secondly. be
cause more or less bitter feeling is en-
gendered by such contests. 1t is a matter
OF regret, and should be one of deep con-
Germ TO every true Democrat. that the
tendency Of the dag on the part OF many
white voters is 10 lightly regard party
ties and that seed are being sown which
are producing voters OF the opposite
faith: surely therefore. II behooves us 20
a. ,irt, ls- ffr
and drive from us those who are now
with us. ] shall. and ] know my friends
will do all that can possibly be done 20
secure the election Of your nominee. and
10 do less would be. I'm my judgment
crime against the old party which has
done So much FOR us I'm the South.
permit me 10 thank you who have
fought for my opponents Tor whatever
effort YOU have made for me I'm the past
and 10 express my deep appreciation or
the honor which has been conferred upon
me by the people of Henrico I'm twice
electing me ITO represent Them I'm the
House Of Delegats.
Get as go forth from this place lof-
getful OF all else save that 1t is our aulY
to ourselves. our county and our STATE
10 see that the old party is kept IN sood
condition TO meet the shock Of battle IN
1909 when we hope 10 see elected Demo
cratic President Who viii stand between
the people and the cormorants who would
devour them William Jennings Bryan.
Mr.. GARDENERS SPEECH
Mr. Gardner thanked those who stood
by him so faithfully, made some bumor-
Gus illusions TO his own feelings ana IN |
a half bantering way referred 20 ms oe-
feat as not being so bad after all when
n was accomplished by a machine second
only 10 Tammany Hail. and headed by ms /
friend. Simon Solomon. He |
said he left off the contest with sincere /
gratitude 10 those who had stood by MN |
and respect for his opponents. ana ne /
would be found I'm the ranks In 1860 nght- !
Ing for W j. Bryan
At 4:sO the Convention adjourned.
THE WINNER.
Felix Morgan Jones was born IN Lena /
non. Tennessee. November u. lSi>. lie /
IS a son of the late James c.. Jones. twice /
Governor of Tennessee and twice elected [
United states Senator from that state I
before the war. Mr. Jones resided in |
Tennessee until lSs5 when he moved 10 /
Richmond and was for a year or two |.
employed en- the business Offices Of The
FINES. He resigned and went 10 Clifton /
Forge. where he engaged In the real
state business. the firm name being /
Mitchell. Jones & Co. i'm 1897 he returned
10 Richmond.
Mr. Jones married Miss Leila Sale az
Louisville. Ky. I'm 1Sl. -Four children
nave been born To them: Felix NJ Jr,
Who Is with the Chesapeake and Ohio
abroad: Robert b.. who is with the Sea
BOARD Air lane and jean s.. an employee !
If w. Il. Palmer & Co.
Mr.. Jones says he viii vote for Hon.
Thomas S. Martin as United States Sena-
or.
An Awful Fate.
RAITlMORE Au.usL IL snnlnarn-