Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-03
STATE CHAIRMAN INDICATED
Ro Gave Mr.. Montague All tho Appoint
ments 60 Speak That Was Desired Gov
ornor Tyler win Mako no Statement
About Extra Session OF tho legislature
Speech Before American Bankers Asso-
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General A. j. Montague returned to
Richmond this morning after having
made several speeches In different por-
lions of the State.
He was asked this morning whether
he had any statement to make in re-
gard to the publications that he has
been unfairly treated by the State
Democratic Committee in the matter OF
appointments of speakers.
AS has been printed heretofore in the
Virginian-Pilot, Mr. Montague said
that he had himself made no complaint,
nor had he authorized any one to make
one for him.
"Mr. I1llyson." said he, has given
me all the appointments that 1 de-
sired"
GOVERNOR TYLER RETURNS.
Governor Tyler returned last night
from Radford. He was requested to
say what he would do about calling an
extra session of the Legislature. but
declined to make any statement be-
You'd saying that he was going TO wait
until after the session of the Legisla-
ture. and would then be guided by the
wishes of O majority of the members of
the General Assembly.
Those who are familiar with the SIT
uatiop declare that this utterance is
tantamount to saying that the Legis-
lature Will be convened early in jan
uary.
A SPEECH COMMENDED.
Governor Tyler's speech before the
American Bankers Association to-day
was highly commended. 1t was cour-
teous and in good temper, and dealt to
some extent with financial problems.
The Governor emphasized the point
that men of property who do not live
In financial centres shall have as good
an opportunity to obtain the credit to
which they are entitled as those who
do.
OPPOSED TO BRYAN.
"A partial poll has been made of the
visiting bankers and they are, almost
without exception. opposed to the cleo
tion of Hon. w. J. Bryan.
Governor Tyler will not go to. DAN
willie to speak at the Carnival, but will
return to Radford, where, after stay
OF a week, he will come back to Rich
mond for the Winter, bringing his
family with him.
r. B. MUNFoRD DEAD.
The death of Mr.. Robert B. Munford.
the popular Commissioner of Revenue
of this city, has occasioned widespread
sorrow throughout Richmond. He was
widely known and greatly beloved.
The people at the city hall, from the
highest official down to the humblest
employee. were grieved to learn of the
passing away of their friend.
Mr.. Munford had held the Office Of
Commissioner of Revenue for about 80
years. He was one of the most compe-
tent officials the city ever had.
The vacancy caused by his death will
be filled by election by the City Coun-
ell for the unexpired term. Mr.. Nun
ford had two years to serve from the
1st of last July
APPROACHING MARRIAGE.
The wedding Of Mr.. Harry Douglas
Winn and Miss Emma Virginia Shep-
herd will take place tomorrow after
noon at o'clock from the Holy Trinity
Church, Revs. j. j. Gravatt and j. Y.
bowman officiating.
Miss Mary c. Shepherd. sister of the
bride, will be the maid of honor. and
Mr.. Spotswood Wexford will act as
best man. During the ceremony the
choir, of which Miss Shepherd is a
member will render Lohengrin's we'd
ding march.
Messrs. j. Stewart Bryan, r. Rey-
noldS Florence. Hunsdon Cary. William
S. p. Mayo, Frank Blankenship and Is.
Morgan Shepherd will act as ushers.