The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-27
RICHMOND. VA. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 81. 1901

city; and would no doubt make an adni-
rable member of the convention.
Hon. WI. Royal, who is candidate
for the Constitutional Convention from
this city, is out in an interview, in which
he gives his views on the subject of
.trusts.' Mr.. Royal contends that it is
proper for individuals to combine their
capital for legitimate business purposes,
but that the consultation of great cor
porations is "a vicious thing, fraught
with infinite peril to the natural rights
Of all.
LiEc,ian WV. Scott has issued a card
of announcement for the Constitutional
Convention froir Orange, in which
he favors 4 a.eadjnstr1elt o. the ju-
dietary, the election of Judges
and superintendents of the school by the
people, and opposes division of the
school fund between the races according
to the taxes paid by each. He favors
the limiting OF negro suffrage so fur as
it can be accomplished and closes his card
ns follows:
.'My people were residents here before
Orange county was formed or named. So
far us know they have always been true
and staunch to the traditions Of the
county and the State, whether in peace
or war.
81 love the old State and OF her coun-
ties I cherish Ornnge most of all. having
always maintained my citizenship in the
county, though the exigencies OF my life
have involved long separation from my
family. My Home. has always been in
Orange, and my last home shall be III her
gracious and hospitable bosom.
with these feelings for my county md
nv countvmen, 1 believe it would be inn
possible for me to do otherwise than
strive mani7lliy for what 1 consider the
best interests of the county and her peo-
pie.
constitutions are not made for a day
nor year II faithfully and wisely made
they are for the security and contentment
and welfare Of generations.
'tMy highest aspiration is. whether l or
another be chosen, that the selection may
be wisely made, and for the greatest good
of the greatest number.
God save the Commonwealth
\ meeting Of the Democrats of Hen
rico county will be held at the county
court house OH next Saturday at y
O'Clock NJ, for the purpose of arranging
for the election at the townships i'll the
county and choosing Il delegate to the
Constitutional Convention. The meeting
has been called by Captain Robert Glenn,
chairman Of the County Democratic Com
m:ttee, and promises to be 4 .-cry inter
csting one. Among those mentioned for
delegate to the Constitutional Convention
are Mr.. ST John Ccaltcr. Major james Ii.
Doolcy, Messrs. Samuel +. %':.ddiu and
james r. Russell.
4 call has been issued for a meeting
Of the Old Dominion Democratic Club
of Jefferson Ward in Thons Hall. Sew
enteenth and Main Streets. for o'clock
Frdtly night. 1t is the purpose of the
club at this meeting to reOrgunize and
hold, an election of officers.
President W. w. Wool and Alderman
J. s. Wood are mentioned for president.
though it is not known tEat both will
stand for the honor.
a resolutiuIl Will probably be offered
denying; the privileges of the. floor to
candidates for the Constitutional Con-
vention. FOR the purpose of making
speed hes. Though they are expected IL
attend the club meeting and shake
hands with the members.
a largo attendance of mem bcrS is de-
sired as t!leS leaders are anxious to
throw new life into the famous Old or
ganZation.
Hon. S. S. P. Patteson is receiving the
most encouraging reports from his friends
|, throughout the city concerning his c:ndi-
dacy for the Constitutional Convention. He
believes that he has lost no ground among
his constituents since he made his winning
fight for the Legislature in the last I'M
paign, nnd that he will be one of the five.
Mr.. Patteson is profound lawyer, and
has made considerable study of that
brs1 ch pertaining to the organic laws of
the several States.
He took a prominent part in the recent
~. pl,1 IL
chairman of the Richmond City Democrat
ic Committee.
An interesting feature of the contest
between Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, chair
man of the Democratic State Committee,
and Hon. Joseph r. Lawless, who is an
aspirant for the position, is the friendli-
ness with which the advocates Of Mr..
Montague's nomination for the Cover
norship regard Mr.. EliySon'S candidacy
for reelection. Mr.. Ellyson has never
declared for Mr.. Montague. But Mr..
Montagues supporters, as a rule, do
not wish the Secretary of the Common
wealth to succeed the present State
chairman
It was stated yesterday by a prominent
1r:emLer OF the City Democratic Committee
from Marshall Ward, that Mr.. Richmond
T. Lacy, the well known lawyer, would
most likely be chosen to fill the vacancy
in the committee occasioned by the resig
natiol, of Mr.. J. M. \. Allen, who has re-
Gently been elected TO the City Council
from Marshall Ward.
Hon. and Mrs. Thomas n. Jones' of Isle
of Wight are registered at the Lexington,
having returned from SFlrvannl, where
they have been visiting relatives since
the adjournment of the Legislature.
Mr. Jones said from what he could
gather, Colonel William 3. Petit was
the choice of the people of F'luvanna. for
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