Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-28
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Richmond. April 27.-It was learned
to-day upon excellent authority that the
Republicans will make a strong effort
to capture the Third Congressional Dis
trlct ut the next election. Ii Is stated
that they intend to put up a man as an
opponent to Capt. John Lamb, the in
| cumbent, who is Il Democrat in State
affairs, but in national elections al
ways votes with the Republicans.
This statement. made to-day by one
Of the leading Republicans here. has
aroused the greatest interest and there
have been many gues5es as to who the
| candidate will be.
1t is surmised by some that Mr.. Vir-
ginius Newton, president of the First
National Bank and 4 man OF great
wealth, is the gentleman indicated. MI
Newton is said to be a Republican in
national affairs. l is not believed by his
friends. however, that he can be induc-
ed TO take an active part in politics.
SPECIAL RAILROAD RATES.
All the railroads which center here
to-day announced that they would give
ratio OF one fare for the round trip
during the week beginning may Nth,
when the free street fair will be in
progress. The Carnival Association has
railroads to make q good rate. and their
action to-day is u very gratifying one.
The street Fair gives promise of be-
ing u great benefit to the city. 1t will
doubtless be much like the New Orleans
Mardi Gras. To-day it was determined
to elect n king OF the Carnival" and
voting places Will be established all
over the city, where any one may vote
as often as he pleases. provided g. dime
accompanies each ballot cast.
NORFOLK EXCURSION.
The probabilities are now that there
will be an excursion from this city to
Norfolk on the evening of May 9th, az
hundreds wish to view the eclipse OF
the sun OH the following day. Norfolk
having the good fortune to be the belt
of totality will no doubt be the Mecca
OF thousands who have never witnessed
this intensely and awe-insplring phe-
nomenon.
POLITICAL PREDICTION.
A friend Of Senator II. d. Flood In
this city to-day stated that the former
would lie made temporary chairman of
the State Convention in Norfolk as n
recognition of his services in behalf OF
Constitutional Convention.
Hon. Harry l.. Maynard. the State
Senator from the Portsmouth district,
is in the city to-day. He is a full
fiedged candidate for the Democratic
HCNllnullcO Tor congress IN the second
District. and was recently Endorsed by
the convention held in his city. For
mer Congressman w. a. Young. OF Nor
folk; state Senator d. Gardiner Tyler,
of Charles City county. and Mr. a. Nj.
BROMLEY, OF Southampton, are spoken
OF rs probable candidates.
CANvASSERS MEET.
The Board of State Canvassers met
to-day and q certificate of election was
forwarded 10 Major Francis Il. Lassi-
ter. who was elected member of Con-
gress from the Fourth District
Copies OF the agreement of the con-
solldatlon OF the Atlantic Coast Line
have been received at the office Of the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth.
Many inquiries have been received ut
the Secretary of the Commonwealth
office as to who shall furnish the ballots
for use at the election held the fourth
Thursday in May. The law requires
that the ballots be furnished by tho
various electoral boards.
S. a. l.. STOCK JUMPS UP.
There is intense interest here to-day
over the phenomenal rise in the Sea-
board stock, and IL has been the chief
topic of lively conversation In the
stock exchanges to-day
Three millions and q half advance in
forty-eight hours is the marvellous rec
ord. and the outlook is good for a con-
tinucd rise.
The perfection OF the big CONSOLE
daton and confidence in the ability of
President John Shelton williams to
successfully control and operate the
great system are the underlying rea-
sons for the rapid advance.
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