Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-29

Richmond where he ranks high at the
bar and in social and business circles.
His law practice is said to be large anc
lucrative. He has devoted himself asslo-
uously to the duties of the profession
since his retirement from the bench o.
the Court Of Appeals, and has
RETAINED from conspicuous participr
ton in politics, if indeed he may be said
to have taken any part, further thar
that which is the duty of every gooc
citizen. Though repeatedly urged to stand
for elective or appointive offices, he has
in every case promptly and positively
declined to do so, preferrlng to keep on,
OF politics in the generally accepted sense
of the term.
COULD HAVE BEEN NOMINATED.
Frequently he could have been noml
mated for Office had he but consented to
allow the use of his name, but he would
not resisting all pressure brought to bea!
on him to do SO in such positive wa!
that those urging, him ceased to do sc
further. Last year he could have had tht
Republican nomination for Governor.
but would not consider the suggestion OF
his name in that connection. There Uouit
have been no factional difference as t:
the congressional nominee had he con-
scented to be an aspirant. But he would
not.
The appointment of Judge Lewis is &c
garded by many as an effort on the pa!
of the President to favor neither of the
factions in this district both of Which
had candidates for the position. The emf
nent fitness of the appointee was doubt
less potent consideration in the choice
General Allan, the incumbent. had strong
endorsements from all over the country
and all parties, but he was opposed by
large faction Of his party in this city, in
GLIDING many of the Federal officials anC
by many influential Republicans in other
parts of the State. Hon. R. I. Thorp
of Norfolk. was candidate for the posi-
ton also, representing the faction which
opposed General Allan. Judge Lewis
was identified with neither faction, ant
stands high with all factions and parties
Judge Lewis won that title by his cleo
ton to and service on the bench Of tn
Supreme Court Of Appeals of Virginia
from which he retired when the present
court was elected having served thereon
with distinction for the term, twelve
wears He was president of the court
the other members of the tribunal being
Judges Lacy. Richardson, Fauntleroy
and Hinton. Since his retirement from
the bench Judge Lewis has practiced his
profession in this city. His term will
begin in December as district attorney.
WHO WILL SUCCEED MILLER?
Since the appointment of Judge Lewis.
interest now centers in the selection o.
an assistant Mr.. Hugh Gordin Miller Is
assistant to Attorney Allan, and is re-
garded as candidate for the same posi-
ton under the new appontee. Among
others who have been mentioned as avail
able men for the place are Mr.. Robert II.
Talley referee in bankruptcy, and Mr.
Malcolm A. Coles, who is attached to the
office of Marshal Treat. All attempts
to name the assistant at this time are
purely. speculative.
Considerable surprise is manifested by
the supporters Of Mr.. Allan that ne was
not reappointed for another term. He
was known to be an active aspirant for
reappointment and had very strong en-
dorsements. \ summary of these haG
been arranged in pamphlet form and
make very tiattering commentator OF
the retiring attorney. Among the many
endorsers urging his selection We're e..
Attorney-G enerals Hartman and Miller. OF
the United States: eX-Solicitor-G General
Holmes Conrad. ex-Pension-Comrnission
Henry Clay Evans, Admiral Cotton, many
prominent jurists, ministers, educa tors,
and Federal officials and ex-of1icials; nine
city. circuit. or chancery court judges,
prominent Virgnians of all parties; the
Governor of Virginia, and the four living
zex-sovernors and the late Governor Nc
Kinney Hon. John Goode. Congressman
Rixey. many members of the General As
sembly. mayors of cities in Virginia,
Republican State committeeman repre-
sentfng, the five districts comprised in the
judicial district; many prominent aRepuo-a
lcans from all parts of the State. eight
past commanders-in-c chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic. many department
commanders, veterans. and sons of vet
Grams. Judges bar associa tons mayors.
city.-officials, newspapers, and men in