The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
It is evident that there are a great

It is evident that there are a great
many Democrats in Virginia besides MI.
Nirginius Newton, OF this city, who Go
not regard IS as an Gnlucky NUMBER
This is made manifest by the great num-
Der of primaries that have been set for
April 18th in different counties and cities
to nominate candidates for the Consti-
tutional Convention. II all those who
seek the honor on that day come out as
well as Mr.. Newton did in dealing with
the number they will have no reason to
complain He was the thirteenth man
to pay up his fec and sign the primary
pledge, and at a meeting of the Marshall
Ward Club it was he who drew the
thirteenth place in the list of speakers.
He said these things would help him.
and he led the ticket. Mr.. Newton says
the number has been Il favorite with
him for many years. and that it always
foreshalows better things ahead
HAS STRONG SUPPORTERS.
The friends of Colonel r. c. Marshall,
of Portsmouth. have issued a little book
let upon the subject of his candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Governor
containing a brief sketch of his life and
an appeal to the people to rally to his
support.
The following names are signed to the
paper: j. W. G. Blackstone, Accolnac;
George S. Shackelford, Orange; d. Tuck
CT Brooke, Norfolk; E. L. Herbert, Ports
mouth: ]. W. Morton, Orange county;
w Alex Taliaferro, Culpeper; D. Ct.
Smith, Newport News; D. Gardiner Tyler.
Charles City county; Thomas II. Barnes.
Hansemond county; Joseph V. Bidgood,
Richmond; John Fl. Redwood Richmond;
3. O.. James, Richmond; F. G. Southall,
Amelia Courthouse: Henry ". Flournoy,
Earmville; Calvin II. Hudson. Halifax
county; T. c. Pitcher. Fauquier county:
]. X. NJ. Norton, Alexandria; Daniel
fTrigg, Washington county: r. Z. Henry,
farewell county; e. NJ. Fulton Wise
< county; William n. Portlock, Norfolk
county; II. l.. Maynard. Portsmouth
WORKING ON SUFFRAGE CLAUSE.
1t is stated by one who ought to know
that Senator John ". Daniel is now at
work on a suffrage clause and perhaps Il
rough draft of an entire Constitution to
be considered by the approaching con-
vention
Senator Daniel is a great constitutional
lawyer, and is admirably fitted for the
intricate work in which he is said to be
engaged. He is coming 10 the conven-
ton from. Cam bell county, and is going
to be. one Of the great Headers Of the
body.
:iSs Ii isiltlS tiz 1,i-+tTgCrSS%b SlSel ttEC
urging Tim TO become q. candidate for
the Democratic nonsina ton FOR Lieutenant
Governor before the approaching eonven-
ton. DR.. Steel has held many positions
OF honor and trust. having served Il num-
Der OF Years i'll the Council of Richmond
and one term in the House or Delegates.
,iIe is Il prominent dentist, ard has u
great many friends here. y well known
itarn1viiie man writing III the Herald
urges the claims of DR.. Steel for the
office.
BRIEF POLITICAL ITEMS.
Captain j. r. Johnson, OF Christians
burg, is registered at NIurphY's. He says
he hopes Judge Phlegar will come to the
convention from Montgomery. and that
he is the decided choice Of the people
Tor Inc place. The judge, says Captain.
Johnson had about decided to run until
he was appointed receiver for the Nir-5
sinia Coal and Coke Company, and he
does not know now what change that
will make in his plans.
Secretary Joseph T.. Lawless left yes
terday via Roanoke for Rocky Mount
where he will attend Franklin Court to-
morrow in the interest of his candidacy
Committee. He will probably be away
during the greater5par OIL the Week.
Colonel Joseph Button, OF. Appomattox,
was In the city yesterday. He called at
#Murphy's in the afternoon and had a
long conference with Congressman Swans
son in the latter's headquarters. Colonel
Button III for Lieutenant Governor Echols
for Governor. and believes the Valley
candidate will carry his county.
Lady Maccabees.
Richmond Hive, No. 8, Lady Macca-
hoes. will meet at LIE, Camp Hall to-
morrow night, - z. NJ.