The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-12-29
New Official is Deeply
Grateful to
Friends.
MEETS MANY OF
THEM IN EVENING.
Realizes That Triumph Was Re-
suit of Fine Work BY Loyal
supporters-People De
lighted Over Results.
Will Take Office
Monday.

C;rcat interest was manifested last
night iii the result Of the election anu
tho victory or Mr.. Pace seemed TO give
the utmost satisfaction not to say de-
light.
An exceedingly interesting meeting or
Mr.. PAGES workers and advisers was held
at Mq,rplly's annex at ?. NJ. Whcii
sufficient returns had come in to assure
even the most dubious that the former
bankers victory was ovcrwhelniing Prop-
ably sixty men Of all classes were mere.
and when Mr.. Pace arrived lic was re-
cciyed with n demonstration little short
of an ovation.
The meeting was informal, however,
and there were no speeches. Great en-
thlls!asm WAS ghown In offering congratu-
lations 10 the winner, and Mr.. Pace stood
with beamlng eyes and ou.strctched
hands, with thanks and kind words for.
ALL He had only come down to receive
The returns at Murphy's annex, and to
have some of his close supporters on hand
10 assist him. They were coming and
going for several hours. and among them
were several OF Mr.. PAGES competitors.
Messrs Wood and Phillips were among
the latter. and gave their hands TO the
winner in congratulation.
Is Very Grateful.
said Mr.. Pace in expressing his thanks:
"Gentlemen,-! wish to thank you
and all my friends from the bottom
of my heart for your splendid work
In nv behalf, for owe 1t to you and
to them. have but one regret In
this moment Of triumph. II triumph
IT may be called. That tbs that my Vic
tory means the defeat Of some one
eIsen a5t8
Y3.~ ycc,fH m
nent who was at the hotel at the time,
came in. and he, too, made a little infor-
NAL talk.
..The race was clean said he, "and
Mr.. Pace has won sairly, and | congrstu-
late him most cordially.
Mr. Wood was vigorously applauded.
He is warmly liked BY those who know
him.
Back to His Home.
Mr.. Pace remained at the hotel until
he had been told by many OF how they
were. pleased at his splendid victory ne
then went to his home on West Franklin
Street, where his telephone was kept ring
ing for long time with further consrat-
uiations. There We're also quite NUM-
her OF Mr. Pace's intimate personal
friends who dropped in from time to
time during the evening to say KIND
word Mr.. Pace was Il Very happy man
when seen last night and asked II ne
cared to talk concerning his victory
II have nothing to say" he observed,
"furtncr than TO make grateful acRioWl-
edgment to my loyal friends and the pup
lie for the generous and hearty support
which came to me from al over .the cits.A
..My friends have never wnvered for
jono moment since entered the race, and
their devoted action touches me most
deeply"
Jr. Pace added that 1t was q matter
of great pride to him that the ladies
of the town gave him their warm support
az Well
II had the women and the men botn
for me, and this accounts for the splen-
did victory achieved. for know could
not have won without their confidence
and support"
Mr. Pace had a conference with Judge
witt last night. and It was agreed that
the new treasurer elect shall assume the
duties of his Office to-day
Meanwhile he is being fairly showered
with the earnest congratulations of his
uncounted friends. who are quite 5ubi-
lant on account Of the splendid triumph
of their leader.
Major Patton was very proud of the
victory of his longtime friend. He was
all along regarded as having contributed
much to the very excellent management
of Mr.. PAGES campaign. The two have
been warm personal friends for many
years, and have been intimate In many
OF their business ventures and relations
Strong Business Man.
The history of Mr.. James =. Pace Is
an inscparabe part OF tho business his
tory of Richmond. for he has been con-
spicuous figure in the financial and conf
mercIal world almost since the Civil
War a
At one time Mr.. Pace was decidedly
one OF Richmond's wealthiest citizens.
In the days when he prospered most
financially, Mr.. Jace was always public
spirited, and those seeking aims never
went away empty handed. Mr.. Pace In
vested thousands or dollars In real estate
and was ready to assist In pushing every
enterprise for the good of the people.
Park Place NJ, y. Church, that beau-
tiful ediice, stands in great part, at least,
as a monument to his generosity. for 1t Is