The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-27
CAMPAIGN
in HENRICO
"a Big Rally to Be Held TO.
Night at Whalen's Hall.
PROPHETS ARE GUESSING
An Impossible Matter, on Account Of
+ Conditions, to Pick tbs Winners At
at Present-Some Neck to
Neck Races

The campaign for the HOUSE OF Dole
gates nomination and for the various
county and district officers Of Henrico
goes merrily on, getting warmer and more
uncertain as the days pass and tho date
Of the primary draws near, The heavy
re gistratlon OF those precincts where tho
books have been opened Indicate the
widespread interest In the various con-
tests, and the fact that so many candi-
dates ara out for tho various offices to be
filled Will have the effect OF bringing out
a, large vote.
Last night there was largely attended
meeting at Gordon's Hall, In Fairfield
District, which many Of the candidates
attended, and at which a number made
speeches setting forth their claims. Tho
contestants for clerk were both there,
and many of those aspiring to the iother
offices to be filled, and nearly all pre-
sented their claims gt M So
Tonight meeting Will be hold at TO-
ney's store, in tho same district, ana fri
day night the rivals will meet before an
audience at Melton's store. Saturday
night thpre will be q meeting and speak,
Inc at Seven Pines, and next week, on
,sAav night. at Hardin Shop, one OF
the larger precincts
The greatest interest Is taken In the
contests for clerk, Comm onwealths At
torncy and member Of the House. though
that for treasurer is hardly less interest-
ms HOLD RALLY TONIGHT.
HAtratty for the benefit OF tho candidates
T1iisbet held at Whalen's Hall, at the end
or North Seventh Street, to-night.nfAll the
frenrlco voters, and especially those IN
Fairfield District, are invited to attend,
MS are the various candidates.
The large field for the House nomina-
ton makes 1t difficult to got an Idea as
to the relative strength OF the nspirants.
The field Is very much cut up. AS many
az three of the six candidates reside IN
thc same district, and will divide It's vote
among themselves largely Many pick
Mr. Ros enegk to win, while Mr.. Gardner
has been named by many as the winner.
On tho other hand. Mcssrs Jones and Bin
/ ford will surprise the others. rby the
Strength they show, according Htustttleit
| adferents. 30 nd co.
A yExED QUESTION. -.
For the attorneyship no two agree II
| picking the winner. Mr.. Wendenburs Il
named by many as having the 2bestapros
pect. but perhaps as many say tho samt
OF Mr.. Bryant and Mr.. Throckmorton
The two latter have made unusually
energetic close personal canvas, almost
house to house, ana are making irlcHu'
with the children and approaching every
man they meet In theroad. Mr.. Bryan
has been very regularly attending. tn,
meetings at various points in the county
| as has Mr.; Wendenbur5. Mr.. Throck
morton is making his campaign gaimos
wholly by personal work. It Is going t
be a very close fight, with tho result u
such doubt that no man can with as
surance Of accuracy forecast 1t.
Mr. Waddll and y Mr.. Broaddus ar
bavng neck-and- neck race for tn
clerkship Mr.. Waddill's friends nov
claim that their man has gained strength
rapidly during the past week.