The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-20
H. C. CHESLEY
NOMINATED
Named as Candidate for House Of Dele
gates From Stafford and King George.
MADE SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE

The republican convention, composed
Oh delegates from Stafford and King
Iieorge counties. to nominate a candidate
Tor Hou-e Of Delegates. met at Cows
store, IN Stafford county. Saturday
The convention was called for two
o clock. but was delayed some time for
the arrival OF leaders and then for CON
lerences after they came. When Hon NJ
n. Lowry called the convention 10 order
however, IL lost no time in getting down
To business
The following delegates We're present.
Prom Staiiord-Nessrs J z. Simpson
h. Is. Combs. ". +. Brooks. Newman
Knight. W. I. Payne. and Hon. NJ. X.
Lowry, delegate-at-large. From King
,Ieorge-P. Il. r. Wolfe, r. 4. Bowl.
Horace A. Jones, F. ". Payne. and q
Beckwith. delegate at-large.
On motion of Mr.. Beck with. Mr.Lowrv
oil stafford, was made permanent chair
man, with Mr.. Horace A. Jones, of King
Ueotge, secretary. On motion Of Mr.. h
H. Combs, the usual committees were
dispensed with
Mr.. VT. Payne. Of Stafford. addressed
the delegates. He said when the Stafford
delegates Were elected they were Instruct
ed Tor HIM rs the nominee for the Hous.
oi delegates. but since then the name of
Mr. Henry Il. Chesley had been considered.
ana II was Tor the best interest OF the
party that Mr.. Chesley should be selected
lie therefore withdrew his candidacy
and stated that he would do ali in his
power to elect Mr.. Chesley.
Mr.. Beckwith, speaking for King
GEORGE. said that his county would not
present "A candidate, but that the King
George delegation had come to the con
vention solid for Mr.. Chesley. He said a
man was wanted who could win. That
Mr.. Chesley could do. lie is well known.
has an unblemished record, had ALWAYS
won his fights when he went before the
people and he believed he would win in
tins contest The nomination was sec
onded 10y Mr.. p. Il. +. Wolfe, of King
George. and by Mr.. X. b. Combs, of Stat
lord. Mr. Combs made quite an ex-
tended speech, in which he highly euIo-
gized MIR. Chesley He said that ne had
made Il fine treasurer. that even the
Democrats said 80, and sometimes they
are right-that Mr.Chesley had measured
up 10 the true man ia every walk OF life
and had good record rs "a Confederate
soldier.
Mr.. Beckwith moved that the secre-
tary cast the ballot for MIR. Chesley. Mr..
Lowry then declared Mr.. Chesiey the
unanimous choice of the convention.
which announcement was received with
applause.
MIR. +. W. Payne. OF King George coun-
| ~ assured the delegates that he would
90 every thing IN his power for the cleo
ton OF Mr. Chesey.
! Chairman Lowry appointed a com
mittee composed OF Messrs. Combs aud
Beckwith To notify Mr.. Chesley of mis-
nomination, and bring him before the
convention. Mr.. Chesley was presented
| by Mr.. Combs. The nominee made "A
modest speech. in which he expressed his
appreciation of the honor conferred upon
him and accepted the nomination. He
said that heretofore he had only been a
worker in the ranks-he urged the dele
gates 70 put forth their best efforts in
behalf OF their nominee and asked for
the support OF his friends. MFR. Chesley
said that practically there Were only
two issues in the campaign One is the
protection of the tights of the purified
electorate rs shown on the registration
books. He said, surely no one could
object 10 that. He said that the plan of
appointing officers is becoming 80 gen
era that the rights of the people are be.
ing iniringed upon. He referred to the
Tact that commissioners of the revenue
are now appointed, Instead of being
elected by the people, this right being
taken away 10y n Democratic Legislature
The other issue is roads. Mr.. Chesley
said there are of course other matters
OF Importance, but as issues these two
lead. Mr.. Chesley briefly referred TO
the fact that he had served in the Con
iederate army. and told the King George
delegates that his father was a native of
King George. He reminded the delegates
oil the work to be done and said that he
would do the best he could. both as a
candidate and as the delegate should he
be elected. Mr.Chesley was warmly con-
graduated at the close of his speech.
Mr.. Lowry was then called upon and
told the delegates that they had made
no mistake in nominating Mr.. Chesley.
That the people of Stafford had elected
him every time he came before them and
said the people wanted men in Office who
were closely identified with their in
terests. He said IL is not necessary to
draw party lines too closely, that
Democratic votes for Mr.. Chesley would
be welcomed. lie said the chances are
bright for his election.
MIR. Z. T. +. Wolfe followed Mr.. Lowry
and said he would put in the best work
he is capable of for the election of Mr.. |
Chesley.
The convention, which was harmoni. |
Gus, then adjourned