The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

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the iniricacies OF constitutional law. ana
for Il long tine has been studying INC
CONSTITUTIONS Of other States in cohnec-
ton with that Of Virginia. Ills work OF
compiling the amendments 10 the Codc OIL
Virginia several years ago was most aG-
lnirablv done, and the volume is IN 'he
Office Of every up-to-date lawyer III the
State. Mr.. Pollard is a speaker ana
writer Of rare force, and will make his
mark in the convention if elected, as his
friends believe he will be-
MI James ". Gordon is another young
lawyer who is making an attractive can
vass for a seat in the convention
He is The Junior member Of the we'll
known firm OF Smith, Moncure & Gordon.
and has made 4 splendid record at the
bar.
Mr. Gordon is d graduate Of Richmond
College. and had d, fine business training
before he commenced the practice of law.
He has been active in city politics for
number of years and served several terms
on the City Committee, rcsiSninS the
Craftsmanship recently to become d candi-
date for the convention. Mr.. Gordon is
widely popular throughout the city, and
will, according TO his friends. be well up
on the ticket when the votes are counted.
MONTAGUE AND SCOTT
Messrs. Hill Montague and II. Carter
Scott. like Mr.. Gordon. have recently re-
signed from the City Committee III order
to run for the convention MI Montague
is a young lawyer Of ability. and although
a native Of one of the tidewater counties,
has been practcng his profession in this
city for d number Of years he came
here about ten or twelve years ago, ana
became the Junior member OF the Ia"
frm of Slater & Montague, and bulit up
a fine practice. Upon the dissolution Oh
that firm. MI. Montague formed CO.
partnership with eX-City Chairman Mar
ion L. Dawson. now OF New YORK ana
they TOO. enjoyed a lucrative practice.
Fer several years he has had an ONCE 70
himself in the Chamber or commerce.
and is constantly in the courts, BENG d
Commissioner in Chancery. in addition TO
his other legal BUSINESS. Mr.. Montasue IS
one of the most distinguished Ooa-f eilo"S
i, y;roinia and is popular with all classes
of citizens.
Hon n Carter Scott is well known IN
Richmond, where he has Dractced ia"
ahout ten Wears having bean Inc partner w
his distinguished father Hon Il. Taylor
Scott. until the lattcrs death Upon tls
;learh of Attorney General Scott, III 1881.
Governor O'Ferrall appointed his son anu
law partner to the vacancy, ana ne lii'eu
the office with marked ability lor sHe ic
rnainder of the term
Mr. scott was elected TO the City Demo
o,,+ic committee last year, and at once
,,oc.n,a a leading member OF that pouE'
having been placed by Chairman Hofooi'
IN tho most important OF the sup-coiii
,nit,aae He and his friends are Worh.'s
hard for his election to the COM
ND will not cease their labors uftli INC
,olls close on the night of Narch -o'h'
STILL MORE LAWl ERS.
-rbroe others Of the candidates Tor ."e
convention from Richmond arc $50
IRA ctitioners of the pro1esslo'i u 60
They are Hon ". L. Royal. judge oto-
: f|h,is+i,n and Mr. Sol. L. Bloompefs.
NJ Pova], is one of the best known
MON in Richmond. He is a lawyer OF
splendid ability. and ls q vigorous a'lu
fnrcef,,l sneaker He is an able writer
as well. and has had wide experience III
ionrnausm. Mr. Royal is noted 1or MS
frankncSS of manner on ali questions az"
;r,nresses one at once with his honesty
If ,,nrnosc lie is waSing an aggressive
carnnairn for votes, and IS much .'ieaseu
with his prospects for election TO me
convention No che doubts that ne "ould
make a most useful mempcf OF tilt pouS
or that he would take conspicuous par
in the proceedings should he be clecteu.
Judge Christian is onc-leSSsu SoilAeu
crate veteran, and one of the most sue
cessful LAWYERS in Richmond. The firm
Of Christian & Christian. of which lie Is
The senior menter, gets as much prac-
tice perhaps as any in the city. and Judge
Christian is well and favorably known
all over Richmond. He was once the
very able judge of the Hastings Court
but retired from the bench to resume the
active practice OF his profession judge
10, interest nearly |
every movement which has for its object
the educational and material advance
ment of Richmond, and is prominent IN
all matters relating to the Confederate
veterans of the State. He would make
a most valuable member OF the conVen-
ton, and if elected would take with him
into the body (; ripe experience in public
matters, which would prove of infinite
service to himself and his colleagues.
Mr. Bloomberg is also a lawyer. He |
has had long training as a legislator.
For a number of years he has represent
ed jefferson Ward i'll the lower branch |
of the City Council, and has won a rep
utation for devotion to duty which Will |
help him in his canvass for the conven-
ton Mr.. Bloon,berg was for long time |
one of the assistant clerks of the State !
Senate and much of his life has been |
spent in close touch with legislative |
bodies. He is careful pains-taking. in |
teligent lawyer, and if honored with
seat in the convention. would no doubt |
do cred,t both to himself and the city in |
The faithful discharge of his duties. lie |
is a great favorito in Jefferson Ward, and |
will come fror, that section with a flat |
terinS vote behind him.
POPULAR BUSINESS MEN.
All the gentlemen mentioned above with |
the exception of Colonel Buford arc law
yerS.
One OF the three remaining candidates !
for the convention is of that profession |
by education, though he is not in actual |
practice. He is Mr.. Nirginius Newton. |
who is one of the best known and most |
successful business men in Richmond. |
Mr.. Newton is connected with great |
many prosperous business enterprises, I
but he pays particular attention to bank /
ing. III which he has attained great sue
cess. He did not seek to enter the race |
for the convention. but was called out
BY large petition. signed by prominent
men IN all lines Of business. He enjoys
The absolute confidence of all who know
him. and his friends are anxious for him
10 be a member of the convention.