The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-16
POLITICAL Talk
And POLITICIANS
interest in the Norfolk City
Contest.
CLERK j. V. TREHY WAS HERE.
a,r. Swanson Will Probably Speak in Rich-=
mond, Governor camerou IN Clay Ward,
riunton and Gordon at Corr
eoran Hall.

Mr.. James V. Trehy, clerk of the Hus-
tings Court of Norfolk. and Mr.. George
Pitcher. a local political Leader Of that
city, were here on yesterday. 1t Is be-
liered that Mr.. Trehy conferred whiia
in the city with Chairman Ellyson In re-
gard to the faetional controversy EXIST
ing between himself and Captain w. w.
iey, in Norfolk city, involving the CUES
ton OF regularity of Legislative cantti-
dates of the local party organizations
Postmaster Knight and several other
officials in the Federal building denied
last night the printed stor: to the effect
that Special Inspector Charles Weflber
was here for the purpose of Investigating
the matter of the employees being asked
to contribute to the Republican campaign
fund through circular letter issued BY
Mr.. W. "A. Jatnison, treasurer of the Re-
publican State Committee
They said il the Inspector was here,
routine business had brought him.
1t is altogether likely that Congress-
man Swanson will make a speech In Rici1-
mond during the campaign. Indeed, 1t is
known that the leaders are anxious to
have him, and it would cause no surprise
In political circles should an invitation
be extended him within the next few ia
Mr.. Swanson, as is well known has rs-
turned from Europe, and placed himsesE
unreservedly at the disposal of the Den
ocratic Committee. He is one of tia
most vigorous and effective campafssi
orators in the State and he never speaks
that he does not stir up enthusiasm.
1t is stated il, Republican circles that
the City Committee OF that party will
shortly through it's Chairman, Mr.. NJ NJ
Williams, renew the request recently
made by Mr.. Morgan Treat. of the City
Democratic Committee for a joint debate
here between Messrs. Montague and Hoge
Mr.. Williams will probably send u letter
to Chairman Doherty on the subject to-
day.
This will be the last day in which can-
didates to be voted upon at the coming
election can get their names on the ticket.
The notices of gubernatoria candidates
have to be served on the Secretary Of the
Commonwealth and legislative candidates
have to notify the clerks of the County
and Corporations Courts
Captain Joseph E. Willard. Democratic
nominee for MISUNDERSTANDING who
spent Tuesday night here, left for Wash
ington at noon yesterday. The new VIII
lard Hotel. in Washington. was opened
Tuesday. and Captain Willard goes to he
National Capital to look after some BUSH
ness matters in connection Herewith.
His time will be largely taken up in the
campaign until election day, and he is
in good spirit over the outlook. Chairman
Doherty called upon Captain Willard lust
before he left and rendered him box at
the Academy for tomorrow night. He
had to decline the offer on account Of Z
previous engagement.
Chairman Doherty yesterday arranged
for q big Democratic rally, to be- held at
Corcoran Hall. on Church FILL. next Tues
day night. The orators Of the occasion
will be Hon. r. Lindsay Gordon. of Lou
lisa. and Hon. Eppa Hunton. Jr., OF Eau
quier. Messrs. Gordon and Hunton are
among the ablest Democratic orators in
the State. and a rare treat is in store for
those who attend the meeting. Neither
of these distinguished orators have ever
spoken on the stump in this city. and
their splendid regulations will no doubt
insure them a large crowd.
Mr.. Dohertys is busy arranging for 9TH
er rallies. to be held during the canvass.
The City Democratic Committee has
decided to open campaign headquarters
this morning at No. lois Bank Street.
Eelols men last spring. and are used by
Hon. Charles AZ. Wallace. Jr., as law of
fees. Mr. Samuel Wilkinson. the vete-
ran Democratic worker. will be in charge
and will give all information and secure
transfers for Democrats desiring it.
Senator W. p BarksGaIe. of Halifax.
was on the floor of the convention yes
terday, having just returned from East
vile, where he spoke on Monday for the
Democratic ticket. He viii go out on the
stump again in a few days.
Judge E. W. Saunders, of FRANKLIN, Il
in the city and was on the floor Of the
convention yesterday. He was warmly
greeted by his old friends
Ex-Governor William E. Cameron. OF
Petersburg, has promised Chairman
Doherty to make a speech at one of the
rallies to be held here next week.
A MAN SEVERELY STABBED.