The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-28


bership of the City Council. They de-
clare that body already too unwieldly for
practical purposes, and look with alarm
upon the increasing representation that
is casioned by the division Of Clay.
Ward.
It was suggested at a, meeting Of prom
inent politicians yesterday that one Al
derman and two Eouncilmen from each.
ward would be Of. sufficient strength to
transact the business OF the city, and
that with a salary attachment OF 5000,
men could be secured to serve the city
for something else besides what "there
is in it.
The agitation OF the question will con-
tinue, and with such men as those en-
gagged in the discussion yesterday behind
it, something will probably result
There Is D. general expression Of conf
dence in the plan of counting votes at
the primary as suggested by Alderman
Turpin. Whats the use of counting
votes Of. candidates who have no oppo-.
sition?'' said a. prominent political leader
yesterday. by simply announcing them
as the nominees of the party, much time
and labor may be saved. There is little
doubt that the sugges%son will be &C
cepted by the City Committee
The Old Dominion Democratic Club. that
old standby Of Jefferson Ward that has
been power in politics for so many
years, will get together for the campaign
one night next week President '"t>d
said yesterday morning that such was the
plan, and with the Old Dominion in the
field politics in Jefferson Ward will get
more interesting.
The meeting of&Clay Ward Actives on.
Saturday night will not be one for the
general discussion of issues Mayor Tay-
lor will probably be present, but Fhe will
make his campaign speech at the regu-
lar meeting Of the club on Saturday
week. ~
Mr. Chandler L!cBatkins has been mem
toned as a candidate for the City Cen
trail Committee from Lee Ward. Mr..
Batkins is a popular young fellow. liv-
ing at No. SIS West Marshall Street
Mr.. Harry Huber is doing a lot Of
hustling for; Council from Lee Ward and
his friends declare he is as we'll as
elected.
Mr.. S. II. Campbell. a we'll known bust
ness man of Jefferson Ward. whose place
of business is at Eighteenth and Grace
Streets is being mentioned by his friends
as a. candidate for the Council from that
ward.
Mr., Henry r. Pollard, Jr.. has been
approached by his friends in Lee Ward
and induced to come out for the Com
mon Council from that ward. MIR. FOL
lard is Il well-known and popular young
business man. being Of the real estate
firm of Pollard e. Baghy, and has re-
ceived assurances of support from many
of the voters of the new ward. Mr.. Pol
lard is a son of. City Attorney Pollard.
He will enter upon the active prosecution
of his canvass at once.
Captain Mccarthy spoke before the
workmen at the Trigg ship-yards at the
dinner hour yesterday. He received the
closest attention from the men. He re-
ferred to the work the great corporations
had done for the city: but said they must
He said the street car fares were a GER
tain form of taxes OH the people. the
strange thing that the tax was on prop
erty they. owned and turned over to the
street railways.fzA straight, honest gov
eminent is the best and cheapest for
street railways. for then they can get
ell who can see what tie CITY is in or
der to make it what it should be. Every
man should be interested in the city gov
ernment and all should vote, young men
especially.
Captain Mccarthy spoke along this
lire for half an hour.
He said yesterday afternoon that he
would be at the Clay Ward Actives meet
ing Saturday night. not especially to
speak, but as 2 member of the club.
Mr.. r.. J. Carlton has been mentioned
as a candidate Tor Council from Clay
| Ward.
Another candidate for Justice OF tbs
| Peace from that ward was announced
+ yesterday in the person OF Mr.. S. ]. B.
Wright.
The statement made on Tuesday tina
DIr. Robert Lecly was candidate foI
Fire Commissioner from Clay Ward has
BY members Of Council, candidates an6
! people generally. It is recognized thai
| Mr.. Lecky would be a potent factor or
| the Board, and that he would add much
! to the effectiveness of the department
with his counsel and advice. Mr.. Lecky
| is recognized as the man most suited fol
the new place.
| Another candidate for this position
created by the division Of Clay Ward Ii
! Mr. Charles II. Godsey. He has been II
the field before and hopes to win Thu
time.
i Mr. A. D.. Landerkin. president of tn
a Mutual Ice Delivery Company and sec
rotary and treasurer of the Richmond Ic
q didate for the Board of Police Commits
sioncrs from Lee Ward.
{ Mr. Landerliin is one OF Richmond.
best-known and most highly respecte,
q citizens. He served on the School Boar
i for three years and was long repre-
Sentative of Madison Ward in the Coun
squire James Lewis is also az candl
; date for this position. Mr.. Lewis Is til
popular druggist Of West-1BEroad Street
: who has many friends in Council.
The Board Of Police Commits ioners vii
z meet at, o'clock this afternoon ts' t
) discuss the proposed change. in the char
} ter TO allow for the election of an ad
u ditional commissioner to represent lie
4 Nynrd.
city Attorney Pollard will appear.@b be
q fore tho Commissioners to state the case
Lee Democr Club will meet in regu
lar session At Its rooms. %. IVY s