Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-11
Congressional Candidates.

The Richmond Times Dispatch has tht
( following 10 say Of the congressional
csnd dates in this district.
Mr.. Ryan was FOR years Speaker Of tas
Virginia House Of Delegales. be has
been more successful thsa the aver
age Virginia public man in avoiding
espousing the side Of either OF the two
wings of the dem ocratic party In Viz
Vinis. and would draw strength from
both az represented In the district.
He Ia thoroughly familiar with legis-
lative procedure and with the duties OF a
Representative, besides being man Of
character and prominence in the district.
He would carry Loudoun by large ma
iOrity, II is claimed, and would probably
carry Fauquier, unless that county
should have q candidate.
Colonel Shackelford, who is a member
of the State Senate in addition 10 being
lawyer OF reputation and ability, is an
exceedingly shrewd politician, as demon
strated by the manner in which ne mas
built up the party in Orange. de has q
vide acquaintance throughout the dis
trict, which is valuable asset.
Judge Nicol is one of the ablest cir
cult Judges in The State, and he, TOO, has
a wide acquaintance in all the counties
composing the Eighth. He has back Of
him some excellent workers, who know
how to put up an effective fight. His
candidacy is regarded as certainty, as
he is understood to have said long ago
that he should aspire to Congress next
time.
G. G. Carlin is one Of the most prom
inent members of the bar of Alexandra;
he is regarded as lawyer OF much aoil-
ity. whose reputation is growing all the
time. A friend said today he doubted
the wisdom Of Mr.. Carlin making the
race, Just at time when the future held
so much of promise in material way.
He will command heavy vote
through the district, it is believed
Close friends of Colonel Lee say he
has long entertained desire to step
from the State to the national leglsia-
ture. He has represented Fairfax 10 the
Virginia House OF Delegates for several
wears, but recently announced that be
would not stand for reelection. 1t is
believed he will make strong race for
the nomination, with good chances OF
winning first prize. There is said to be
no doubt of the fact that Colonel Lee
ill ha O candidata
His father, General "Rooney" Lee,
represented the district in Congress.
There are still other names mentioned
in connection with the nomination.
Judge White, Of Fauquier, is one;
another is Hon. John Barbour, of Gull
PEPPER one of the ablest lawyers in the
district. and brother-in-lsw of the late
Representative, and Hon. r. Walton
Moore, of Fairfax, may be candidate,
although he has declined all suggestions
that he enter the race.
Colonel James G. HoOe, OF Loudoun,
has been spoken OF as candidate, and
be, to, may make the fight.
Colonel r. N. Harper, Of Loudonn, a
close friend of Mr.. Rixey, has been
mentioned in connection with the nomi-
nation. he is a very busy man as presi-
dent of the American National Bank de
said today he did not expect to enter the
contest
There will be no lack of entries. The
card will be full long before Governor
Swanson orders special election to ill
the vacancy created by the death OF Mr.
Rixev