The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-13
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Roosevelt Is much bigger man now
than he was before he issued his ultt-
Conservative Democrats have always
admired the President. and. as rule.
they have said all along that he would
not stand for reelection. Now that
SO direct and explicit, as not to be
capable OF misconstruction, Democratic
leaders generally are commencing him.
They are saying what many of them
nan AZ and is Par ahead Of Ills party
On governmental matters. The Presi-
dents announcement opens up a eide
field Of speculation on the Republican
I.ds oress apI ar e a a w ans
the leaders are badly divided between.
these two candidates. There are no.
Foraker or Fairbanks or Knox or
Of. though, il there is a sharp spill
In the State convention between the
two leading candidates either of these,
may get the delegation as matter
Democrats have taken on new life
as result OF the Presidents stand.
Time was, and 1t has not been so long
ago. when Democratic leaders looked
not see how they could win with the
President trying for another term:
Since he has said tirmly that he Will
uHOeE no -CSISuIuS LdUCeSA fdCCSpl Liz
nomination, they have stiffened their
courage and are ready for business.
Mr.. Bryan. however, is still q disturb
Ing element. With him out of the way.
that the Denver convention could nom:
mate Judge Gray. OF Delaware. and
Folk. of Missouri or Daniel. of Vir-
ginia, or Johnson. Of Minnesota. or
ed Democratic platform, with tariff
reform as the main issue. and march
on to victory. They may be mistaken
in their conclusions. but they claim
In any event the Presidents ultima
tum has added much interest to the
situation, which was already worthy
of more than passing notices
Treasurers J. NJ. Curtis. Of Newport
News: c. 7. Smith. OF Caroline, and 3.
Ford, of Cumberland, were callers at
the AUDITORS office yesterday.
Mr., J.. II. ogburn,. Of South Hill. is
stopping at Murphy's. being here on
private business. Things appear to
be getting a little easier in the money
market" he said when seen In the lob
Ithas come to be the third largest bright
tobacco market In the State, and the
activity in sales within the past few
LOCAL financial gn> ,tions. We are
using some scril, s.ut we are getting
along very we'll under all the circum-
Mr.. ogburn accompanied his wife
left last night For Seattle, WASH,
where they will Visit relatives.
Captain j. NJ. Harris, OF Blackstone,
| is stopping ut Ford's Hotel He is ac-
ta Hon Il Th tasna 4 &C overbS,
y. @. Ramage and i. II. beverley, of
| Alexandria; "A. Wright, OF Petersburg,
and A. n. Lincoln and wife, of Marion,
are among the Yirglnians registered at
Murphy's. lE
Mr. and Mrs, y. Frank Kelley. OF
Charlottesville, are at tho Richmond.
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.HIBERNlANs HAVE Big FEAST
Elect Officers and Arrange for st. patricis's
4 Lay Celebration. 55
Ancient OrderEof Eibernlans. Division No
! 4. held a meeting Wednesday night In Leo
lsCnmp Hall for the purpose Of electing Of.
4 ncerss and trnnsactins other routine bust
4 ness s
| Those who will serve during tho ensuing
year a IRE: Ghapainthe 1Rey H u Mckee 9s
dent. H Y. Griffin; Recording Secretary, r.
] sheehy; Financial Secretary. ]. r. Bald.
wiz, Treasurer, Thomas a, Reddin;' Ser
4 gehnt-at. Arms. Sergeant anles Mcc.ue; inside
4 Sentinel, John King Medical Examiners,
Drs \. n. Leonard and u. II. { Hinchman;
A Standing Committee. James Toefy, y ohm ~.
i Neagle. John All len. 4, j. Blake and John j
i kfLnedy; Marshal. John Teaty. 5s v
i a delegation was appointed to attend the
4 fLneral Of Captain Robert Le Maslrter, and
II one to draft appropriate resplutt Ions Of 70.
street In honor or Captain I.e MasurierJ and
4 Mr. James Ward, 95 ;ss
\ Following the meeting an elaborate ban
A quat WAS served to tho member of the d.
4 Vision, and was thoroughly enjoyed. a spe-
u icin; committee of three Swns appo lntcd to
Il arrange for tho annual ST. I'ntri lexis Day
Il celebrntion 5lS JtsS
IL AT Reth AhRbRh Temple. w v .s
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