The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

the American Federation of Labor; and
further be it resolved,
..That in the future and for all time
we will keep carefully from the DIS
cussion of all partisan politics with a
view of endorsing any candidate for
any office under the national, state.
or municipal government and that q
COPY of these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the Council.
The friends of Major a. S. Lanier are
talking of calling on him to become
candidate for delegate to the Constltu-
tional Convention. These military people
are especially anxious to vote for MN,
not in any sense as a military candi-
date. but as a lawyer and a citizen we'll
qualified in every way to represent all
the interests of the city and county AT
the same time, the soldiers know that
the interests of the militia would De sa1e
in Major Laniers hands.
There will be a regular meeting OF the
Clay Ward Actives a Belvidere Hall to-
night. President Henry l.. Carter will
preside and Secretary John Z. Page.
who has just returned from his duties
in Washington, as private secretary 10
Congressman Lamb, will be at his desk
The club is expected to take some acton
with reference to the pending canvass,
and if it shall be decided to have candl-
dates for the Convention appear and pre-
sent thei- claims, it is probable that
weekly or semi-weellly meetings will be
ordered. President Carter desires that
every member shall be present, as much
business Of Importance will come up 10
be acted on.
Congressman II. d. Flood, of Appomat-
tox, will probably be a member OF the
Constitutional Convention. Although he
has repeatedly said that he did not de-
sire to run, his AppomattoN constituents
met in mass-meeting and called upon him
in a set of most f1attering resolutions to
stand for the honor. Mr.. Flood came be-
fore the meeting and returned thanks in
Il brief speech, and said if it was the wish
of his people. he would consent to run.
The district is composed OF AppomattoX
and Campbell.
The Lee Democratic and Social Club, of
Clay Ward, held a largely attended meet
ing at No. 1910 West Broad Street last
night. Fifteen new members were elected
and much routlne6 business was trans
acted. The club meets every Friday
night, and is growing in strength and in
fluence very rapidly. Mr.. r. T. Davis,
long a member OF the Board OF Aldermen
form Clay Ward, is president.
Captain John A. Curtis is one of the
liveliest candidates in the field for the
Constitutional Convention from Rich
mond. He is "up with his guns and at
en- early and late, and never fails to
tell his friends that he wants a seat in
the body. III you don't see what you
want. ask for it, is the plan of the
veteran Windy Pointer.
State Senator Graham Clayton, of Bed
ford county, and Mr.. Martin ?. Burks,
Professor of Law at Washington and Lee
University, have declined to become can
didates for the Constitutional Convention
There is a hot fight on for the Consti-
tutional Convention in Halifax. There
We're already five strong candidates out
and several days ago the fifth man en-
tered the race in the person of Rev. I. S.
Wilson. a wealthy and distinguished
Presbyterian minister The county is en-
titled to two delegates.