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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
"a FAITHFUL OLD WAR HORSE"

3sS Pearisburg,S Giles County. Virgfntan )fSs
y Hon. u. Taylor Ellyson has formally ans
snounced his candidacy for lieutenant-gov-
ernor4 OF Virginia. ;3l
Where is there a man within the bor-
lders Of the State whom the Democracy
would support with greater pleasure than
this faithful old war horse ?g.s " III II
AS chairman of the State Democratic
committee, * position which he II has SO
icreditably filled for years. he has shown
his untiring zeal and devotion to his
party? He Is eminently. qualified being
well UP on governmental affairs. a man OF
marked ability, and one whose charac ter
Is above reproach. si
His request is a modest one compared
with what his services and ability. entitle
him TO, and 1t is but fitting that the party
should graciously and una imously3 nomt-
nate him for the position to which he as
pires,
While he would be missed as helmsman
of the State committed. his name would
give added strength to the State ticket
and make assurance doubly sure that
Virginia is still safely and largely Demo-
cratic, Notwithstanding the Republicans
think they can buy it this fall. It'll.
:. With all difference to others who aspire
to this position, in our humble opinion
no better or more generally acceptable
selection could be made than Mr.. Ellyson,
and we therefore ! SAY sound the tocsin
from Carolina to the Potomac, from the
mountains to the sea for Taylor Ellyson
for acknowledgements of Virginia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
& DESERVES TO DE GOVERNOR.
s9t (The Fairfax Herald.) II

Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson has announced
himself a candidate for ieutenant-gov-
;ernor. subject TO the Democratic primary.
There are thousand ids Of people all over the;
State who have thought that Mr.. EllXson
was entitled to the governorshp by tea-3
son Of his long and faithful service az
chairman OF the Democratic State COM;
mittee, and who would have given him
their earnest support q tor that position.
That he will be- nomina-
ted for lieutenant-goyernorJ is the conf
dent opinion Of all who are familiar with
public sentiment. Indeed, his announce
rnent is the result OF the earnest demand
for his candle acy which has reached him
from I'LL sections of the State. si5S35ss
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DEMOCRATS OWE HIM MUCH.
(Bristol Daily Herald,)

y Isl 4 4 Il
With pleasure we note the announce
3mentso OF Hon. T. tn ylor Eilyson. Of Rich
mond. that he will he a candidate before
the Democratic primary for lieutenant
governor OF Virginia He recently de-
sclned TO make the race. but at the ca
nest solicitation Of friends all over the
State he has yielded and consented to be-
come a candidate. S
No man in the Democra tic ranks of Viz
ginia deserves more recognition for SER
vices perform ed for the party than does
Mr.. Ellyson. As State chairman Tor
many years past he has given untringly
OF his means and his time for his party's
success He has travelled the Commo on.
wealth from end to end has organized
and planned and executed, and has seen
his efforts, time and again, crowned with
unexpected success. i9g y az 53 3s8
Several times Mr.. Ellyson has been
warmly commended by his friends for the
Kovernorship, and the mention Of his
name has always been followed by prom,
ises OF support from every section. The
people Of his home city Of Richmond,i
who have twice Eeiected him mayor, raj
lied to his support and always sta nd
ready to endorse him for any position
ssBut he has always declined TO be q can
3didate on account OF the pressure OF bust
ness matters. Now that no has an !!
nounced a favorable decision, It Is not
imrt obable that opposition to him VIII he be
withdrawn. a 81 q II Il 5#
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n, oosTo WORK For HIM.
,Times. crat /, IF Ockys Mount

No one within the last decade has en-
deared himself to the people OF Yirginia
more nor has any one made greater
sacrifices for, or done MOI effective SER
vice for the Democratic party, than .
Taylor Ellyson, Chairman Of the Demo
cratic State Committee. 3s
# Pressure has been brought to bear upon
Mr. Ellyson to get him to announce his
candidacy. This he has done reluctantly,
as you will; readily see by reading his
paper. 3i ls5gS sgss3 III
The Democrats of this State owe It to-
themselves and to Mr. Tyson to nomi-
nate and elect him to this office, and we
have sufficient faith and confidence in.
them to believe that they will do 1t.
8$. Go to work for him right now and give
Kim regular .1gu lly-washer A in the way
of a ma JortyS in old Franklin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
WARM FRIENDS IN lvYTHE,
.(NYtheYille Dispatch.)

Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson, for fourteen
years chairman Of the Virginia Democ-
racy,, has Yielded to the pressure brought
to bear on him from all parts Of the
State and announced himself a candidate
for the nomination for Acknowledgment
nor. From almost every city and county
letters have poured in assuring the DEM
ocratic leader that the writer's heartily
wish an opportunity support him for
the position, and .nany of them express
their preference that he should stand for
the first place on the Ticket The gem
eral belief Is that Mr.. Ellyson will win
with ease.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
PREDICTS EASY VICTORY.
amherst Progress.)

Hon. j. Taylor E1iyson, OF Richmond,
has rcconsidered his determination, an
5nounced several weeks ago, not to become
a candidate for the office OF lieutenant
governor, and in card issued on March
he announces himself a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for that posi-
ton. This announcement WAS brought
about by prominent Democrats and news
him to become a candidate. Mr.. Ellyson
has rendered years OF faithful and val
liable service to the Democratic party OF
Virginia, and we predict for him an easy
victory. if f8sf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
DESERVES REcoGNiTloN.8

go NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. az
h There are men In Virginia who deserve
recognition at the hands Of the . Democratic
party Of this State, Il but there 8is no one
who has O stronger or mo re just claim
than j !. Taylor xEl yson, of Richmond. For
fourteen eventfuI years has he been the
faithful chairman Of his party, but his e g
sficient servlce8in the ranks Of Democracy
did snotN begin then. BY dint Of persua-5
sion OF his many friends, Mr.. Ellysoni has
consented to he a. candidate for the Of.
flee Of Lieutenant Governor and It is
gratifying that the people Of e his party
all overSthe state are championing his
cause willingly and with enthusiasm.
Here's to your success, Mr.. ELY son
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
DUE HIM THE NOMINATION.
Il 5s f fCtarroiI. r. ravenn Nnua

1t is with pleasure we call our readers
attention to the announcement of Hon. j.
Taylor E1lyson for LIeutenant-G Governor
ofasvirginia, which we print In another
column this week. Mr.. Ellyson for many
years the chairman of the Democratic
party OF his State, has given largely OF
his means ,rand devoted much OF his vall-
able time to the success OF his party
under all circumstances and we believe
the party Is Justly due him the nomna-
ton for which he aspires. AS a man and
citizen, there are. none who stand higher.
or who arc more universally popular In
the State We believe he would make n
strong candidate for the first place, how
ever, he only aspires to second place, and
many Virginia Democrats would like TO
exclamation.
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has the greatest endowment q Amerlyr5S

has the greatest endowment Of Amarlyyl
tan educational institutions, iss prosa
dnctiYe funds amonnt5 70 $1,000 coo paF
value, Girard College COMES next WIN
.slT.7la orc; then Harvard With sls,1et,o0.
and Columbia with sl5,stTf00. All others
are In seven figures Instead OF eiSht.
OF a single individual. OF estate, instead
OF an accumulation OF gifts, ~ ~ ms
ease az the other colleges and Universities.
excepting only Girard-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
ENTITLED TO FIRST PLACE
New Castle Record, Craig County,

Hon. j. Taylor ELY son has formally an
snounced his candidacy for lieut.
ernor8 OF Virginia. ] I lla I'd work 81 and
party fealty5 merits anything, Ellyson Is
entitled to first place on the ticket in
stead OF the place to which he aspires..
He has worked In sea son and out OF $ sea-
son for the party, and there is no Demo-
scrat who believes in fair dealing who Is
not willing to promote 4his candidacy. Il
would be but a slight acknowled alignment OF
valuable party services rendered. 2
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WILL WIN WITH HANDS DOWN.
! (Peninsula Enterprise. Accomac.)

Hon. ] . Taylor Ellyson has announced
his candidacy for the office 2of lieutenant
governor, and the satisf faction with which
1T has been received throughout the State.
seems to justify the prediction that he
will win the nomination with hands down.
He enters the race.sit isEstated, in com :.
pliance with the spontaneous demand
of the people from every section Of the
State, who wish to honor him for the
great service he has rendered the Demo
cratic party as Echairma n 4S,s j Nj .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
CAN GET WHAT HE WANTS.
{ CLIFTON Forge Reyfew.)

4 Hon. ] 4. Taylor Ellyson. Of Richmond.
who quite recently declined to become q
candidate for lieutenant-governor, has
his mind and is now an aspirant
for this position. we believe Mr.. Ellysoni
has made mistake, for II he IS deserving
of anything at the hands of HIS party. he
Is entitled to d higher position than the
sone for which he Is nova candidate.
II owcver. Mr.. Ellyson has a number OF
friends who will support him for any Of
fce he may want ri IS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
DEMOCRATIC WHEEL HORSE
fEIanoyer# Herald

Mr.. Ellyson has long been a Dem cratica
wheel horse, and his conduct as chairman
of8the party An Virginia has been marked
by distinguished ability, There are a host
OF Democrats throughout the State who
would much prefer to*Yote for him for
first place on the Tickle than for the sec
ond place. The Herald checrfully extends
to Mr.. ELY sonsits SUPPORT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
WOULD HONOR HER SOLDIERS.
= fENa ryn Will Hpr.a IA 4 49, SfyS

& Ron. J. Taylor Ellyson has announced
himself "a candid ate for the lieutenant
governorship. He Is entitled not only 10
second, but first place. We believe. and
have always believed. that soldiers should
be honored who have felt the shock OF
battle, and who have met 1t with courage
and faithfulness. 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
WOULD MAKE 1T UNANIMOUS.
(Clinch Valley NeWa,)

Hon j. Taylor Ellyson, at the urgent
solicitation of friends and admirers from
every section OF the State, has consented
to ANNOUNCE himself a candidate for lieu-
tenant governor. He deserves this honor
at the hands Of the Democratic party,
and he ought to receive every Democratic
vote from ,Aceomac to Lee In the primary.
And AZ left to us, we would move to
make the nomination by reclamation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
ACTS MORE THAN HE TALKS.

we publish in another column Mr..
Etyson's brief announcement that he
will be a candidate before the Democrat tic
primary for the nomination for lieuten-t
ant-goYernor. Its language and brevityi
are characteristic Mr., Ellyson is q bust
ness man who acts more than he talks,
Though his position and record are gem,
orally known, he will no doubt. IL occa-.
sion seems to require It. present later q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19

,warding long and faithful service pre-emi.
nently Just and deserved II they choose
him for the second place on the ticket.
Faithful service deserves recognition.
and In our opinion Democrats all over the
State. in large numbers, will rally To the
support OF our State chairman for the po-
sltion to which he announces himself, and
unlessi almost the miraculous happen. llc
will be nominated and triumphantly elect
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
OUGHT TO DE UNANIMOUS.
(The Orange Observer.

4 His host of friends throughout the State
are much grati1ed with the announcer
mont that the Hon. ]. Taylor Ellyson, o q
Richmond. Is candidate for lieuten-
3ar,t-goYernor. The popular and efficient
State chairman will receive hearty sup,
port in this section. He ought to be unan-J
.imously nominated, s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
FRIENDS ALL OVER STATE.
(The PIttsylvania Tribune.)

Hon j. Taylor Elyson has at last
agreed to the plea Of his friends to be--i
come candidate for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Mr.. Ellyson has a number of friends all
over#tte State who will see II he is not
the choice OF the Dem cratic primary for
this important Office In the gift Of the
people. - \
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full statement, OF his views on public
questions. MI. Ellyson would make an
admirable officer In any branch of our
State government. He would I'LL the
chair Of the chief executive of the Conn
nonwealth with ability and credit to the
State, and there can, OF course, be no
question Of his fitness for the second
place. The entire Democratic party OF
the state are confessedly deeply grateful
for his ,ntiring. efficient and successful
service Of the party as It's chairman for
many years. On this score no man In
the State more conspicuolsly deserves
official preferment. The probability is
out the state in an Overwhelming ma
jority for his nomination
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
ITI,IlDEWATER FOR HIM. D

q {The Virginia CT tizen, Irvingt ton. 2 n
I Hon. J. Taylor Elyson did the right
thing at tho right time. II will be over
nomi nated for lieutenant gov
ernor, and Lancaster and Northumber-
land, whose people have stood by him in
the past, may be counted on this time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
STANDS VERY HIGH

Ion. J.. Taylor Eilyson has reconsider
ed his former ecision and now announces
that he will I: be a candi date& fori lieuten-s
ant ex-governor OF " infa. He stands very
high In the estimati ton 81 the D Democracy,
having ndered INTEL igen + service TO the
IT
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ernor.
No Democrat In tho State has served
his party more faithfully than. Mr.. Ell
Tyson At great personal sacrifice he has
managed Its battles as State chairman
and might with all Justice aspire to a,
announces himself. II, however no Is
content to serve the party and the State
In the useful and Important capacity of
acknowledgement. the party can make.
no mistake In choosing him for second
place on the$tickct.t ;8l s. Sas fi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19

Includes many prominent yachtsmen and
society people. M
The week. according to the present plan.
Will begin on July Goth, and every effort
will be made to attract 2achtsmen here
from Europe and America i TO this end
aSnumber ofEvaluable prizes arc being Of
fered and special trains Will be- run to
iHayre from many points, ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
I PRAISE FROM MECKLEEBURG.
fChase City Progress. j

Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson. State chairman
o! the Democratic party has entered the
race for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mr. Ely
son has a strong following throughout the
State and will be a candidate to be reck-
!oncd With. His opponents had better look
ia their slalIre $3.50 -.
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VOTE FOR HIM.

NANelsoll& n -puileS ! htiSs. lis5lS
We note with particular pleasure the
announcement Of Mr. Ellyson's candl-
dacy for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS There is
no more able or we'll qualified gentleman
in the State for the position than Mr..
Ellyson
We have known him for years, and
take great pleasure in commencing him
to the favorable attention Of our fellow
voters in Nelson county and all over the
State. 53 "a
Mr.. Elyspn has been the efficient man
ager OF the Democratic party for q num-
bera OF years. and II any man in the State.
deserves the position 1t Is Mr.. Ellyson.
He should by right Of his past service
be made Governor. instead Of Liehten-
ant Governor; but az he Is running for
that position By all means turn out and
vote for him in the coming election. ls
a Sss - t5 81 III O. s. &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
PRACTICALLY SETTLES CONTEST.
fval1ny yneshoro.o "A

h The announcement OF the candidacy Of
Hon. j Taylor Ellyson for llentenant-
For the Democratic party would be re-
creant to every sense OF gratitude and
duty did IT fail to bestow this Inadequate
reward upon him for his distinguished
o,~,,i ox.x,f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
RICHLY MERITS THE OFFICE.
Oath County ,Enterprtse,)

SstAfterB many urgent letters from all over
the State, Hon. ] !. Taylor Ellyson, chair
man OF the State Der cratic committee,
has announced himself a candidate for
governor. He Is a most excel
lent man and RI chly merits the office he
seeks. n 81: G s5
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... ..lFlE or TwENTY BATTLEs,"
(Franklin Ora phic.)

Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson.S State chairman.
OF the Democratic party Of Virginia, has
announced himself a candidate for lieu
3tcnant-governor. 8. y II. 5Es5
a Mr.. Ellyson has. perhaps. given more
Sof his time and means in the service OF
his party than any other man in the State
SO I ar without reward. In the language
OF the II on. Harry St. George Tucker, 4 he
IS the uncrowned hero OF twenty bat
;tlcs."s s ~ NJ "A 4 "a
4 The Democrats OF Virginia are much
III debted to Mr.. 3 I5llyson for his valua Bile
services. and We feel IKE this position OF.
honor should be given him without oppo--s
$sjtion: ny sss Ii
The ONCE OF Northumberland is 4 e
post Of honor. with but little salary, and
III Mr.. Ellyson Is willing to serve the
party and the State in this capacity. 4
ought 10 be given him. Then. too. II the
office Of governor should become cant
by death or otherwise. he is in every
sense OF the word qualified for the high
est position IN the gift OF the people Of the;
State. si5 5SS } s13i
There are number OF deserving Demo
Gratis who have announced themselves as
candidates for this position and they have
IA right 10 aspire for this honor. yet un- y
der the Scircumsta noes and in view OF the
fact that Mr.. Eilyson has rendered their
party such Jdisting he'd and valuab Bile SER!
vice, would It, not be the nice thing for
them to withdraw from the race and let!
us give the nomination. to AIr.l Ellyson'
without opposition. ss 5
4 We believe that he will sweep, the State
in the August primary, regard less of the
( number OF candidates. ssss n
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HE'S a. sPLENpID MAN.

Hon. j Taylor Ellyson, OF Richmond.
Va, has announced himself a candidate
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of Yirginia--a
splendid man, richly deserving the place.
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I, y be p,acea IN his collection in

5hock ia be placed In his collection IN
tho museum, rs
Mr.. Morgan has returned the cope 20
ithe italian Government ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and 1t may now he placed IN one O. ny
s,ate Museums, the theft having proved
mat N was not safe In the cathedral,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
FAUQUJER's COMPLIMENT.
s..(NNarrentons Yirginian.l

We understand that y. Taylor Ellyson5
has announced himself for the position OF
acknowledgements. His services to his
party. 1t seems to us. would amply Justify
higher aspirations on his part. He Is NOR
ally. mentally and intellectually worthy
OF any honor within the gift Of Virginia
people-a clean, higii-t toned man, whom 1t
will give us pleasure to support.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
ELLYsoN ny AccLAMATioS.

,$ (SOutnSldG SbnuHel.iSs " UhuIidt y,
Having formerly given public expression
tt. our desire to vote for that high.toneds
Christian gentleman and faithful party,
worker, Hon. y. Taylor EllysoE. for gov
ernor. and regtetting that ne did not see
Z fl to stand for the nomination. It Is with
extreme pleasure thai we learn he has!
consented to Yield TO the pressure brought
Ito bear upon him from all parts OF the
State and become a candidate for the
second place on the ticket, He deserves
better. but since a his decision has been
ttacfed, we desire TO be among the first.
tc take our position heartily and enthu-a
ssiasticaIly5 in favor of his nomination for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s
Aside from his well.known worth as q
ma m and citizen. Mr.. Ellyson's claims
upon tho Democratic party rs Its tndefat +.
aigable and successful leader for years
past are so strong as to make his nominal
lion question, not only of expectancy.
but OF simple right and justice, and should,
3hc fall to receive the suffrage. ofG the
Democrats OF Virginia In his candidacy
for the utenant-governorship, 1t would
be an illustration, Of gross ingrattude and
distressing failure 10 reward true merit
Il It would be extremely becoming, as we
View he matter. for a II three OF the other
candidates to withdraw from the race.
and for Virginia Democrats to choose by
reclamation as their candidate for leu.
nant-governor their tireless, invincible
and intrepid leader. Hon. ], ylor Ely
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STRONG SENT lhfE N T 5is
$3s acksburg sNews) 5 3ss8; " 81
For Lieutenant Governor there seems TO
beEa strong sentiment in favor Of y. T 'tt,-
Tor Ellyson. " tj 3; 81
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
& KIND WORDS FROM NANsEsioND.s !
rs. ~ ISuffn1k II erald % 4 II

Elsewhere In this issue will be found.
the announcement Of Zion, ]. Taylor FL
lyson,s candidacy for lieutenant.gov
nor. 5tSS I. ~
ed comment AS to Mr., Ellyson's fitness.
for the position, as he Is emnently wor-;
thy and capable as all know. From the.
standpoint OF party fealty and personal
fsacfiflce In the INTEREST," OF the Democratic
marty, no man the State has served his.
party more faithfully and with more sat
3isfaction than Mr.. Isllyson, ss
With such epyiabie record as State
chairman in managing the many cam.
paigns, and alta great personal sacrlf1ce.t
he might, with Justice to himself. have
aspired to a higher position, but Il he Is
content to take IN lower seat in the af-
fairs OF state, the Democrats Will be re-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-19
NORFOLK ADMIREs HIM.
(Yirginian Pilot.)

p Hon. ], Taylor Ellyson has announced
himself a candidate for ieutenant-goy-