The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-10
Mr.. ELLYS0N
IS HOPEFUL
He Thinks the Democratic Chances
Are improving.
NELSON'S LOCAL OPTION FIGHT.
Citizens Want an Election on the
Liquor Question in their Conn-
". As TO Governor
Tyler.
NELSON'S LOCAL OPTION FIGHT.

Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson has strong hopes
that Bryan and Stevenson will be eect-
ed this fail. He said yesterday that he was
watching Developments throughout the
country with great interest, and was more
and more convinced each day that the
Democrats had a splendid fighting chance
TO win. Mr.. EIlyson has strong faith in
the Eastern Democrats getting together
and making the fight of their lives.
He does not think that at this early
stage of the fght-all things considered
The Democrats could hope for better con-
dtions, and he is of the opinion that they
will continue 10 improve as the struggle
warns UP.
NOT READY YET
1t is not likely that Chairman EIIyson
VIII bs ready TO announce his new Exec
utive Committee before next Wednesday,
when the State Central and Executive
bodies will meet at the jefferson Hotel
The whole situation in the State will be
gone over carefully at this meeting and
The weak points in the Democratic ar
NOR will be pointed out by the leaders in
the several sections.
a great many prominent Democrats will
attsnd the meeting. including the nominees
Tor congress in the nine districts where
nominations have been made
The meeting agill be a most important
one, and full attendance is desired by
the chairman.
TYLER MIGHT RUN.
1t may be that Governor Tyler will be
eligible to reelection to the Office he now
fills.
The Legislature will be called to meet
In extra session some time in November.
II will provide FOR the holding of the con-
stitutional convention; designate the time
and place OF meeting and fix the basis Of
representation. The convention VII be
he'd next winter. and its work will prob
ably be submitted 10 the people for their
approval or rejection at a, special election
to be held in next May The constitution.
81 accepted, viii no doubt go into effect
at once.
The convention may make the Governor
eligible TO serve two successive terms.
Should this be done Governor Tyler could
succeed himself The convention of the
Democrats to nominate a candidate will
be held about next August. 1t is within
the range Of possibilities that Gov. Tyler
will be candidate to succeed himself:
CLAY WARD ACTINES.
The Clay Ward Actives will hold their
regular monthly meeting next Saturday
night at Belvidele Hall.
At the September meeting, which will
occur on the second Saturday night in
that month. officers viii be elected for the
ensuing year II is understood tina on
account of continued Ill health Alderman
Evan Snead will not stand for reelection
as president The names of several prom
1nent Clay Ward leaders have been men
toned in this connection. but it is not
known that any Of them will aspire to
the honor.
General regret is felt on account Of
President Snead's il! health. He has made
a faithful officer and is very popular in
his ward.
Capt. John Lamb could not attend the
meeting of the Windy Point Club last
night on account of a previous engage
ment. He, wrote President Curtis
regretting his inability to attend on ac-
count of having to go TO a picnic near
Petersburg In Chesterfield. Capt Lamb
was down on the list for q short talk,
and all regretted his inability to attend.
A letter received here from Nelson
county says that the ladies and anti
whisl1ey people Of the Koci1fish NaSisterial
District nave petitioned Judge w. G. Low
ing of the County Court. to order local
option election in the district
Indications are that the fight will be
close and hot. as both sides start in with
a determination to win.