The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
in MEMORY OF
MR.. EVAN SNEAD5
Clay Ward Actives Eulogize / Aeir
Dead Leader.
ELECTORAL COLLEGE TO MEET.
Another Hot Week In Politics-Pri-
mary Elections Will Be Held
Hcrc-NIr. Hartman to Sues
coed Mr.. Sncad.
ELECTORAL COLLEGE TO MEET.

The Clay Ward Actives met in regular
session last night at Belvidere Hall, but
OH account of the dealt! of Mr. Evan
Snead, the late lamented president Of the
Club. no further business was transacted
than the pronouncing of euiogics upon the
life and character of the dead leader and
the appointment of committees to attend
his funeral and TO draft suitable resolu-
tons upon his death. First Vice-Presi-
dent Henry l.. Carter presided and Mr..
p i. Wade acted as secretary.
Mr.. Carter, speaking from the chair,
nounced the death OF Mr.. Snead in a most
feeling manner, and Mr.. j. P. Pettis moved
the appointment of committee OF five
on resolutions and three members of the
club from each precinct in the Ward to
attend the funeral.
In seconding the motion offered by Mr.
Pcttis, Colonel John S. Harwood and Capt
b. \. Jacob made brief but touching
speeches in euogy of Mr.. Snead.
Mr.. rettis' motion was unanimously
adopted and the chair appointed the fol-
lowing committees:
Committee on resolutions-J. Garland
Pollard, s. H Cottrell. M Fill Seay b. T.
August and Peter krug.
Committee to represent the club at the
funeral of Mr.. Snead at Pne-Street Church
this afternoon at o clock-iFrst precinct
John z. Jacob. Charles l. Philips. r. L.
Winston; second precinct. X. T. Davis
O. a Hawkins. T. M. Brennan: third pre-
cinct. w. o. Steger, Phillip Hellstern,
Charles Mettert; fourth precinct e j.
Walton. j. p. Pettis 7. L. Wade: Fifth
precinct. Clyde ". Saunders. Joseph Firth
and Robert Parker The club ordered that
a handsome floral design be sent to the
funeral.
A SPECIAL MEETING.
As a further mark OF respect. the club
then adjourned to meet in special session
next Saturday night. when the committee
appointed viii report a set Of resolutions
upon the death Of Mr.. Snead-
At the meeting next Saturday night the
question Of redistricting the city Will be
taken I'D and the committee appointed TO
formulate a plan looking 70 this end will
report. Citizens OF the Ward other than
members OF the club are invited to be
present and take part in the meeting. 1t
seems pretty well settled that Mr.. A c.
Hartman, the wellknoWn real estate agent,
viii be chosen to succeed Mr.. SneaG in
the Board OF Aldermen.
The term will not expire until July /.
1902 Mr.. Hartman is ciear-headed, con-
sentative, representative citizen and IS
very popular in the West End as well as
in the city ut large. He was candidate
for the House Of Delegates in 1889 and
came very near winning. He is at present
q member o'E the Board Of Directors os
the Virginia Penitentiary. and takes an
active interest in public affairs
He will most likely be chosen at the
next meeting Of the Bonrd.
ANOTHER WEEK OF POLITICS.
An event which will pave the way for
lively week in politics in Richmond will
be the meeting of the Electoral College
of the State, which will take place here
tomorrow to cast the twelve votes of
Virginia for Bryan and Stevenson for
President and Vce-President of the
United States. respectively, according To
the result OF the election held in Novem-
Der last for these Offices.
Among the electors are several prom-
nent candidates for Offices soon to be
given out, and their presence here viii
naturally give rise to much political dis
cuSSiOn.
Following are the names of the electors:
At-Large-John L. Jeffres, of Culpeper.
and William Hodges Mann, of Nottoway.
First District. Thomas ]. Downing, Lam
caster: Second District. John Whitehead,
Norfolk; Third District. Samuel l.. I\el-
ley. Richmond city: Fourth District,
Robert Turnbull. Brunswick: Fifth Dis
trict, Eugene Withers, Danville: Sixth
District Graham Clayton Bedford; Scv-
District, Lewis II. Machcn, Fairfax: Ninth
District, r. Ttate Irvine Wise; Tenth
District. Pembroke Petit, Fluvanna.
After formally casting the vote of the
State and making out and signing the
necessary papers, the college will choose
q messenger TO bear the returns to Wash
inCton and place them in the hands of the
secretary of the United States Senate.
1t seems highly probable that Mr.. j. S.
iallt chief clio n |
less, Will be given the honor.
TWO STRONG CANDIDATES.
Judge William Hodges Mann is a
prominent candidate for the judg6ship to
succeed the late Judge RELY of Halifax
in the Court of Appeals, and Senator
John L. Jeffres is regarded as the leading
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Attorney General before the next State
Convention. SO it is probable that their
presence here will displace the Governor
ship as the leading political topic for
time and turn the attention of the lead
ers TO the offices TO which they aspire.
The race for judge of the Supreme Court
will be settled by the Democratic caucus
of the extra session OF the Legislature,
and Judges Whtt!e. Mann and Phlegar
are the leading aspirants. Judge r. r.
prentis, of Norfolk, is said to be develop
ing considerable strength, especially in
the Tidewater section of the State and
the battle is going to be one of the most
spirited ever fought out in the State.
While the -Attorney-Generalship fight
will not be settled before next summer,
it will be "a live topic in political circles
from now on
WILL HAVE PRIMARIES.
In view Of the fact that so many con-
ficting forecasts have been made regard
ing the probable action OF the City Dem
ocra;tic Committee on the question of how
delegates shall be chosen TO represent
r 'chmond in the next State Democratic
convention. the views of a number Of
leading members Of the committee have
been secured. and are given below. They
show conctlrsivelS. that there is no dis
position to hold ward meetings. and that
a Urinary election will be held.
Mr. Clyde ". Saunders. who is one of
the frankest as we'll as one Of the most
influential members OF the committee
stated emphatically yesterday that as
matter OF principle he favored prina-
rics in all campaigns whore there was a
spirited contest, either between principles
or men.
Mr. Saunders said he voted for ward