The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-11
MANY SPEECHES
IN CLAY WARD.
Tong List Of Candidates and
a Good Sized
Crowd.
CRENsHAW REVIEWS ATTACK.
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Captain Cunningham Out Of City.
10 Hold Another
Meeting.
CRENsHAW REVIEWS ATTACK

ture and for municipal offices
Mr.. W.. a. Crenshnw reiterated his
charges against Captain Frank w. Gun
nngham in his official capacity rs city
collector, and declared that he had not
moved to suppress the matter from the
public.
Captain Cunningham was not present,
having been out of the city.
There were SO many candidates that
they could not all DO heard. Another
meeting will DO held next Saturday night
when the remaining ones will be heard.
There was n large crowd on hand ana
some Of the candidates were enthusias-
ricaly cheered.
House Comes First.
yjce-prcsident c. I. Phillips presided
In the absence of Presidents Miner who
vas detained by illness in his family.
Hon. Edwin =. Cox, a candidate Tor re-
election TO the House of Delegates, was
the frs speaker, and he promised II
gain honored BY his people. he would
strive to serve them faithfully, honestly
and fearlessly at all times.
Mr. Cox briefly reviewed his career
IN the House, and pointed out some OF
mo things lie had accomplished IN the
Il interests CT his constituency. He was
we'll received.
Mr. Harry Glenn followed, and told
how he would appreciate q seat III the
House. Mr. Clients speech though brlei'
seemed to please his audience, ana ne
was given 4 fine reception. He tavorea2
good roads; II modification Of the land
grabbers' act, and cheaper scilcol DOCKS DOCKS
for the children of the State
Mr. w, Mac Jones. another candidate
for the House. spoke briefly. lie was
humorous In his style, and several times
caused bursts of laughter and appltuse.5
Mr.. Jones said he was the business man s
candidate, though if he went 70 tIle
Legislature he would endea'f,rst TO serve
all lie people faithfully and ilnpartlai ~,
He %ent briefly over his platform, when
ia : not widely different from those OF
his competitors.
Mr.. Powers Speaks.
Mr.. Maurice a. Powers, the youngest
4 ca,,diaatc q for the louise, followed. He did
NOT weary his audience, for his remarks
s we're not extended. He said he felt he.
was qualified for tho position, ana II
y elected he would always try earnestly TO
serve the people faithfully and lntelll-5
gently.
voked cheering. and it was evident that
he had many friends in the audience.
Mr.. r. e. Peyton, Jr., who aspircs to
tie House, was given y good reception
lie said he represented no faction or set
III OF men, and If sent to tho House he
would 80 5unilanlpeTcu ADy pioiiiiSc9 ~ a..
b way anu free to act independently at all
times and in the interest OF the whole
people.
aIr. Pcyton's remarks were chcered
4 when he resumed his seat.
II. Captain George N. Skipwith was well
received when he came before the audi
cnce and declared he desired to occupy Il
seat in the next Legislature. The speech
OF Captain Skipwith was brief but happy,
and when he closed he received his fair
share CT applause. He declared he would
ever seek to represent the people fairly
and faithfully, il sent to the House.
Captain Skipwith declared in conclu-
sion that he warmly favored some reform
in the present system of land registration
Captain u. B. Thomson gave an ac-
count of his stewardship in the last House
and promised faithful service If returned.
He enumerated some Of the things he
had accomplished for his people, and as
lie went over his record in some detail he
was often cheercd
Captain Thonason's remarks were re-
ceived in a manner which indicated that
he is retaining his .old-timc popularity in
Clay Ward.
The Torrens System. \.
Mr.. Conway II. Johnson. who like Mr..
Jones, styles himself a business man,
made the next speech. He said also
that he had served his time as a mechanic
and that he was a friend as well of the
laboring people,
Mr.. Johnson was given n good recep-
ton, though his remarks were very brief.
Mr.. Eugene c. Massie spoke about ten
minutes and his effort was for the most
part an earnest plea for the adoption of
the Torrens system OF land registration.
4 Mr.. Massle presented the subject In a
most attractive manner and he declared
that he came not to be led, but to lead,
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pie of his State.
He denounced the present system as
unfair, unjust and oppressive ana he
called upon his hearers to help him undo
1t, and to undo every public man who
stood in the way.
The speaker said that in 1901 the people
OF the State had paid out 900 for the
examination Of titles alone, to say nothing
OF the injustice worked upon the land
owners by the present system
Mr. Ma.ssic was often cheercd as he
spoke and when he concluded, there was
prolonged applause.
For the Senate.
Mr.. George Ainslie spoke in his owr
cause for u seat in the State Senate nnt
he opened BY saying he was nNt the ca1r
didate of any faction and II elected, hi
would go to the Senate untrnmmeled an,
free TO actin the interest of all the PEG.
pie.
Mr., Ainslle said he favored reforms II
the land system. good roads and 9
broader system of public education, ant
that he was opposed 10 working convict.
In the penitentiary, in competition witt
free labor.
MI Walter Christian. clerk Of tn,
Hastings Court, who has no opposite,
for reelection, spoke briefly and thanke,
the members for their continued sup
port and confidence.
He was followed by Colonel p. p
Winston. clerk of the Law and Tquit,
Court. who is similarly situated. Colone
Winston got a splendid reception, and til
applause broke out again when he de
clared: 'Eyeryoody knows Paul Win
ston. and he is SO popular that It's n
use for any one 10 oppose him.
Other Clerks.
He spoke briefly and was followed b
Major G. o. savilie, clerk Of the Chan
Gerry Court. who is unopnosea.
Major Sapllc thanked his hearers an
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