The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-08

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between this and the holding OF the
primary is not sufficient for such an
active canvass as In my opinion ought
to be made. After careful and earnest
delIbera ton have reached the con ii
clusIon not to he candidate.
with a grateful appreciation OF the
Kindness OF these friends who have
offered me their support, am.
Respectfully,
Mr.. Hicks in Earnest.
Mr., Thomas 3. Hicks. who on yes
terday announced his intention to make
the race for Mayor, is a we'll known
business man. and is the proprietor OF
two large livery stables here He IS
prominent in the Heptasophs and other
secret ORDERS He Is n member OF the
lower branch OF the City Council, and Is
a native of Richmond.
Under the new ward arrangement, he ID
resident Of Henry Ward, though he IS
representing old Monroe In the Council.
Mr.. Hicks Is a. good campaign speaker,
and has had considerable experience on
the stump. He declared last night that
he would make his first speech before
the Clay Ward sActlves at Belvidere Hall
tomorrow night, and that he proposed
to make his canvass hot from the start.
The mayoralty situation at this time is
full Of interest, and there is a great deal
OF speculation as to the outcome. II the
field shall remain as 1t Is al present.
The views expressed are widely divergent.
and are very largely based on the choice
OF those who hold to them. There are
those who believe that Mr.. Hicks will
make a fine run. whi1l others feel sure
that Mayor Taylor's prospects are bright
ening every day.
Talking for Mccarthy.
And still there are others, friends Of
Captain Mccarthy, who are cherishing
the hope that their favorite may come
under the wire In the home stretch. The
supporters Of the city accountant, who
in the last campaign was known as the
Live Wire" are figuring out results
somewhat on this line. They contend that
the vote in the primary will not exceed
5000; that their favorlte SHOULD poll as
many as 400, which was approximat ely
his strength III tho last contest, and that
If this shall be true, he will be the nomi-
nee. Ei} 3a8s af
In common political parlance, there is
likely to be "three-cornered scrap"
full of life and fire at Belvidere Hall to-
morrow night, for all three Of the can
didates for Mayor will be invited, and
each knows how to take care, of himself
in rough. roll and tumble" debate
The hall will no doubt be crowded to
It's utmost capacity, as there has been
no excitement up to this time and Rich,
mond voters, as a rule. are not averse'
to a little dash of campaign spice now
and then.
Stands by Tinware.
While all the speculation regarding the
outcome OF the mayOraltylcontest Is going
or, and the talk Of bringing out other
candidates seems never ending. Mayor
Taylor is keeping his seat In the boat"
and padding to the middle OF the
stream" Nor is he falling to emphasize
his old war cry OF standing by the; tin
bucket brigade" The latter was CLEARLY
demonstrated on Barfoot's Islard the
/ other day. His Honor was one vt the
guests OF the Kanawha Club. COMPOSED
entirely OF working people. All tho Others
present were drinking from porcelain
cups and glass tumblers but somewhere,
somehow His Honor found tin cup.
the purchase price ofswhich was about
two cents, and he declared that he had
never tasted a sweeter draught than that
drunk from this humble cup. H
City Committee Meeting To
night. ri
The City Committee will meet to-nigRt
and adopt plan for the primary az d
but one question promises to provoke
fight. That is the question OF who
shall be the election officers Ono wing
Of the bodr -avors the Judges and clerks
named b, the electoral board for the
conduct of tho general elections. While
the other holds that the committee should
choose It's own officers. #
The plans committee have recommended
tho adoption of tho former plan. and 1t
national pledge on the city ticket, and
the regular registration books will be.
used in the primary.
Out for the Council.
A great many additional candidates are
coming out for the Board and Council
In the various wards. and the ticket prom
ises to be quite a loEg one,
Mr.. John F, Lea. young lawyer OF
promise, has come out for the lower
branch In Monroe Ward. Mr.. Lea is
a son of the late D. NJ. Lea. and Is a
property owner Of the ward He ia n
nephew of Colonel William II. Palmer.
Mr., James r. Gray and Mr.. James
Caskie, and has his law offices with tho
latter, Others running In Monroe Ward
are Messrs. Lewis c. Williams, II. Grim
nell, Jr James r. Cannon, e, II. Spence
.dncumbenD, with the probability Of
many others.
Mr.. B. Wittkamp Jr. last night an
nounced his candidacy for the Board in
Henry Ward. and Mr.. Cliff Well is In
the field for tho lower branch from
Henry. III
Candidates forth Council In the upper
end OF the city Will likely speak at The
Clay Ward meeting tomorrow night, and
some very lively times arc expected.
Easter Hunt. i
Especial to The Times pispatch)
4 AK, Va, April 7,-Pear Tree school.
taught by Miss Ball, closed Monday,
AprIl 4th, with an Easter hunt, Miss
LORNA Gillian won the first prize for
class standing and attendance, Miss Pearl
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