The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-13
JOINT DEBATE
NEW KENT NJ COUNTY CO: ].
Captain Lamb and Mr.. C. M. Wal
lace Address the Voters.
THE COUNTY ABOUT DIVIDED
Capt. Lamb Defends His Work in Con-
gress, and MIR. Wallace Advocates
the Representative Ability of
His Candidate Brother.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


NEW KENT c. H.. VA, June "a
The regular monthly term of New Kent
County Court convened to-day with judge
Isaac H. Christian presiding. The case
against George II. Ball, who was indicted
at the January term last. was called.
Messrs. Barnes, Lacy and Nance repre-
scented the Commonwealth in the prose-
cution, and Messrs. Gregory and Lewis
appeared for The prisoner. After exami-
nution of the witnesses and the able ar
yuments of counsel the jury retired, and
at this time have not returned. It is ex-
pected the accused will be acquitted.
On the 9Th day Of December, 1901, 1t
appears that J. D. Gardner was on his
way to work at Tunstalrs. and it being
very early in the morning he was at
tackled by one whom he supposed to be
George Ball. who, after knocking him
scrseless, robbed him Of what money
was on his person and other valuables
Mr. Scott who employed detectives to
wo, k up the case, traced evidence and
suspicion to the defendant, George Ball.
This case has been continued since the
January term on account of the absence
of material witnesses for both sides
The case against Eugie Winston, who
in March, seriously wounded Sarah Otey
by cutting her through the breast with a
razor. inf1icting severe wound, was
continued until the next term.
Other criminal cases were also con-
tinued until the next term on account OF
the absence of witnesses.
JOINT DEBATE.
A recess was taken at l2:3O o CLOCK TO
allow Messrs. C. NJ. Wallace and Lamb
to have az tilt. The meeting was well at
tended by the citizens of the county.
Mr. L. F. Barnes, chairman of the DEM
ocratic party, introduced the speakers.
CAPTAIN J. A. Lamb opened by calling at
tention 70 the many acts through repre-
scntation in Congress which he had Sc
crred>for the people. He impressed the
idea that his past record and acquaint-
ance in Congress made him the right man
for the position. That he did not send
out garden seed and undelivered speeches
with the view of securing votes. but de-
sired the people to carefully examine his
past record and determine for themselves.
This speech was followed by an able
address by Mr.. c. M. Wallace in behalf
OF his brother. Mr.. Jefferson Wallace.
Captain Lambs opponent for Congress.
Mr. Wallace's address was in no way a
reflection upon the acts of Captain ]. A.
Lamb while in Congress, but simply a
strong appeal to the citizens to support
a man Of equally as good record for his
opportunities as the present incumbent.
A COMPARISON.
Referring to Captain Lambs statement
that he was better equipped now to serve
his people because of his experience. Mr.
Wallace said that whenever he heard a
public offiser urge his experience as a
reason for reelection. it always sounded
to him like an apology. for not having
done anything.
He said that If his brother were elected
he would make an ADLER representative In
his very first term than Captain Lamb
would If he stayed there hundred and
fftv wears This promises to be a warm
contest. New Kent is about equally d.
vided Captain Lamb has many warm
friends, and Mr.. Jefferson Wallace has
many strong and influential supporters.