Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
SPECTACULAR ENTRANCE.
Lieut.. Gov. willard Arrives at Ster
ling, Va.
Special espondence Of The Star.


Special Correspondence Of The Star.
STERLING, Va. August is. 1905.
The final meeting before the primary OF
the democrats of Broadrun district was
held at Sterling today in the interest
of Lieut. Gov. willard and the wizard
people took the opportunity TO display 1heiI
enthusiasm and confidence In the result OF
The anal contest which Is to be fought out
next Tuesday. This was the largest ana
most enthusiastic political gathering yet
held at this place. A large crowd gathereo
at the railway station to greet Mr.. WIZARD,
who was expected to arrive on speciaI
train having missed the regular train Out
from Washington. When the engine pulled
into Sterling a great cheer was given LOT
Willard. but disappointment followed when
II was seen that 1t was an engine only' anu
that the coach in which Mr.. Willard was
expected to arrive was not attached An
other surprise was in store for Inc people
when Mr.. Willard was seen IN the engine
cab acting the part of fireman, ringing the
bell and blowing the whistle. At this point
enthusiasm almost passed bounds one fren-
zied countryman shouting: Thars the man
fur me. Thar's the man fur mel! Inc
lieutenant governor was almost carried 10
The place appointed for the pubic speaking
The meeting was opened. and Capt. VIII
lard. introduced by Mr.. Herman Summers
IN few very appropriate remarks, ana
after another enthusiastic greeting, be-
gan his address by stating that he cast no
slur upon either of his opponents; that he
desired to stand by his record; that he had
no apology to make, and that he would
willingly stand or fall by the result of next
Tuesdays primary. He referred to his po-
sition in regard to the Jim Crow law, and
stated that he had voted for that law. and
That he was in accord with It. His interest
in the Falls Church and Arlington electric
railroad he stated. was simply as a con-
trlbutor of S25U00 toward its construction,
and this without receiving one share of
stock or the least interest in the manage
ment of the road. Referring to the Ques-
ton of school books for the public schools.
Mi Willard stated that he was willing even
that the state should furnish these books,
and Illustrated how the people OF Virginia
under the present system We're obliged TO
pay more for school books than do the peo-
pie of other states.
Capt Willard paid glowing tribute to
the departed soldier, who. he believed.
would rather have money expended for the
education of his children than in monu-
meuts to his own glory.
After the meeting Mr.. Willard was taken
by carriage to Leesburg, where another
large meeting was held. and from Leesburg
lie will go to Round HILL where a meeting
will be held tonight. Public feeling at this
place Is so intense that trouble at the pri-
mary in this district is feared by some.
+. w Grimes has purchased large tract
of land. and is making arrangements to
erect a number of dwelling houses.
Sterling is now the leading shipping point
on the Bluemont branch for railroad ties
and heavy lumber Several firms give their
entire attention to this business alone.
Harvey Blincoe who sold his property to
Mrs. Moutjoy of Alexandria, has moved
into his new house
Il. A. Shreye has purchased the Payne
house on Cabin branch