The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-04
&-<<<<<-<<<<%%-<% <<<-$<<%<%1
Jnap 1hots Taken
On Hotel scobbies
~ ~. : :

IN H0tel ~0bDieS
y ~ \ = :
The political tongues were waggins
considerably in the hotel lobhies iast
night and all the local leaders present
were guessing the results OF to-day 5
battle
New York State and tire complexion
OF the next House of REPRESENTATIVES
were the chief topics, of course, and there
was evident hope on all sides that me
Democrats would win both. Few. II any
q bets We're laid, though there may DC
some co-day.
The pivotal situation as to the superna-
torlal contest in the Empire State mas
greatly encouraged the Democrats, anu
there are not a few OF the leaders of tina
party who Seem to believe that the
young and fearless Coier has Tine
chance town. If he shall be athletic pull
through to-day, there is already sufflciene2
talk! to indicate that he will be tavorltes
for the Presidential nomination III 1912.
Golfer is admired here for his evident IN
dependence and strength OF Character.
and if he wins to-day his name VIII be
on every lip tomorrow.
Colonel Marion l. Dawson, formerly Of
this city, but for several years p1'ac-
ticing attorney of New York. is Eerc look
ing after some business matters for the
Lick Creek and Lake Erie Railroad COM
pany and the Dawson Coal ana Coke
Company, OF Southwest Virginia, Tor
botn of which corporation he is counsel
Colonel Dawso1l's brother is Interested In
both scf5mes being the general manager
Of the railroad which is new, snort
line connecting the coal fields OF Wise
county with the Norfolk and Western
Railroad. The former Richmonder says
he likes New York from E. business stand
point, but as residence place ne much
prefers his native State of Virginia
Colonel Dawson has wide circle Of
friends in this city. where for some years
he practiced his profession. he was FOR
two terms chairman of the Richmond
City Democratic Committee, and served
for some time as member OF Governor
1yler'S staff.
y. the Democrats shall carry New
York and control the next House. said
distinguished jurist last night, much
Of the credit should be given to old
Grover Cleveland. He is the greatest
Democratic leader of his day, and is as
great in defeat as in victory. and in pri-
vate as in public life.
Il should vote for him for the presi-
dency again with the utmost pleasure II
the opportunity should present itself
IT believe Coler will win his fight in
New York Tomorrow said a LAWYER of
the metropolitan city at the jefferson
last night. He is a man who deserves
to win. He is young clean, honest and
and fearless to a degree. and the voters
are turning to him rapidly as they learn
the more OF his spotless private and potlt- E
zeal life. The coal strike and the mis-
takes Of the Republican administration
are helping him. and should not De sur
prised to see him land,
Among the guests reported at the JEFF
ferson is Rev Thomas Dixon. Jr., OF
New York the brilliant author and pull
pit and platform orator. Mr.. Dixon Will
leave for his Virginia home in Gloucester
county to-day. having lectured at the y
NJ. C. a. here last night
There was npleasantsslttie dinner party
al the Jefferson Saturday night. Tie oc-
co.sion was in celebration OF the third en-
#niversary Of the organization Of the
American National Bank. and tho GIn-
8nar# was given by President oliver j.
Sands to the officers clerks and Bnard
of Dirtcors Of the institution Courses
We're laid for twentv-siS and thu even
ing was most ENJOYABLE enc. It WAS I.
full-dress affair and when the cigars
were reached there were a number Of
brief but timely speeches.
Judge ]. o. Shepherd. of Buena Vista.
is in the city, and is registered OF Muir
phys.
N1urphy's: r. p. Johnson A H VIII
Iiams. Wvtheville: c. L. King. Pearls
burg: j. s. Berger. Chicago; c. b. Mad
ans - v S ia: Z G GaaT Nsw Y Yas
Jesse T. Browne New York: James Len
nox. Philadelphia: j. E, McCraw. st.
Louis: James b Blanks Petersburg: T.
]. Truse. Boston: r. G.. Bickford Nir-
GINA: II H. Harris. Hampton; G. e,
Jones Carysbrook, F. I. NcFadden
Lvnchburg: J. G. Gresham and wife,
Charles Bennett and wife AlbemarlcH
county: George W. Shelton. Baltimore;
Bovcc Elliott, New York city; ]. j. Nc
kellar. Augusta. ia
Jefferson: Mrs and Miss Langhorn,
Tord2g: Mr. ard Ms: So, T',ess ; or ~
FOXES Boston; Cecil Billips. Norfolk;
w. j. 81rcGinnis.4 Baltimore: L. Borchers.
city: John Hubbard New York.
Lexington: W. b Disbro. Atlanta: w
r. Williams. Greensboro: L. Benedict
New York: James S. Case. New Haven
s Conn; 4. p Jordan r G., B"isss. sam
ueI T.. Kramer. j. p. Woodward, L. a..
Brown s1ni.hdala l.. + Barns 'Snule-
yard. Va: Harry In Porte Baltimore:
NJ c. Funston. Charleston. S. c.. D. c..
De yiIriss Rochester. y. Y.
New Fora.s:# G z. Fleming. Kinston,
y. c.; I. Lester. T. T. " oolfoi'S, Virginia.
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES