The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-26
NEW Scheme OF
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ration has this 10 say of the convention:
Three. That defendants at the times
and in the manner next hereinafter
stated, did uniawfully combine and con-
spire together and with sundry other
persons. who are not made parties TO
this action because they are not resi-
dents of this district to subject, or cause
to be subjected. the plaintiff. citizen
of the United States and of Virginia, and
"A lawful voter of Virginia, to the deprl-
walton OF his right to vote at the election
aforesaid, and by means of the combi-
nation and conspiracy aforesaid, and IN
the manner hereinafter described. did.
under color Of certain alleged ordinances,
Constitution and schedules Of a conven-
ton of Virginia, and a proclamation OF
said Andrew J. Montague as Governor
OF Virginia. subject. or cause to be sub
iected the plaintiff. a citizen. of the
United States, to the deprivation OF his
right to vote at said election; and did,
in the manner next hereinafter stated.
under color Of the ordinances, Consutu-
ton. schedules and proclamation here
matter set forth, subject, or cause to be
subjected. the plaintiff, to the depriva-
ton Of the rights, privileges and lmmu-
mites secured to him as citizen OF the
United States. and lawful voter in the
State of Virginia by the Constitution
and laws.
ATTACKS EVERYTHING.
1t attacks the act calling the conven-
tion into being. the body itself for not
taking the oath and characterizes 1t as
an unlawful assenblage. and its every
act as null and void
Proclamation is bitterly attacked IN the
bill and the registration ordinance comes
lin for its share of abuse The conclud-
ing par.s~ rs of the declaration are
as follows:
That byss,eason of the premises and
of the provis ons OF the statutes of the
United States securing plaintiff in his
civil lights. the defendants are liable
TO the plaintiff for the wrong and injury
done to him by the deprivation of his
rights. privileges and imnunities as a
voter in the State of Virginia secured
, by the constitution and laws
/, That by rea son of the premises the
plaintiff, through the wrong and injury
done to him. the damage. degradation
and humiliation inflicted upon him by
the defendants conspirins against him to
injure him and deprive him of his rights
Of citizenship and degrade him as a
freeman. and otherwise rob him of his
rights of citizenship. has sustained dam
ages to the amount of five thousand dol
lars (s5.G0O).
Wherefore plaintiff demands judgments
against the defendants Jointly and sew
lars $4,000. together with his costs and
disbursements in this action"
ARE NOT AFRAID.
Democrats and good lawyers here do
net seem alarmed at this sudden move
on the part Of the enemies Of the new
organic law, and they declare their utmost
confidence in the result of the struggle.
The case is attracting widespread interest
| here. however. mainly because of the
t.shting qualities of the counsel on both
sides
II is said that Mr.. Carlisle will not be
here on Friday owing to previous engage
| ments in New York. but Will be ready to
appear with Captain Wise in the United
States Supreme Court should the case
ever reach that tribunal. The case may
| take a still further turn in another direc-
lion at almost any moment, as Hon. Car
ter Glass. Of LynchburS. Is expected
shortly to file a petition in the State SUI
pre1ne Court asking that mandamus
Issue against the State Board Of Can
vassers compelling them 10 issue him his
certificate OF election to Congress for the
unexpired term Of the late Peter J. Otey.
Tho case Is full Of interest to all the poo
pic Of the State. n