The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-31
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Governor Glenn, of North Carolina,
has too much sense to believe that his
conduct in the railroad litigation quail
ihes him as the proper man for tho
Democrats to nominate as the prcsi-
dental candidate" said citizen fron,
North Carolina at Murphy,s last night.
81 think / know him well enough to
believe that he Will laugh heartily a t
this attempt to make him. national
character. In defying the Federal
courts decree and forcing the railroads
to comply with the State law, he
doubtless has the approval OF a large
number Of people, but the sensation OF
the hour Will not live longer than nine
days. There is talk. however. that lie
will be candidate for the United
States Senate to succeed Senator Over
man, and while the Governor has made
no announcement Of his candidacy
heretofore, the Indications are that his
friends will force him to the front. But
he Is not a candidate for the presidency.
In this connection It might be we'll TO
note that the last Democratic State
convention Endorsed Mr.. William Jen
nings Bryan for that honor and sug-
gested former Governor Aycock as his
running mate.
+. II
Francisco. Will work hard TO undo tho
bad record of Eugene SchmitZ," said
William ]. Dickson. OF Chicago, at the
Jefferson. but he has the ability, the
city out Of It's terrible troubles. He is
a man OF fine parts In medical and
legal circles he stands high, and as
dean Of tho Hastings Law College. he
talent which has made him famous on
the Pacific coast. It Is unfair to the
people of San Francisco to burden them
with the sins OF the former Mayor.
has been disgraced. Abe Ruef has been
put where lie can no longer be master
OF corrupt politics, and a new era will
dawn. AS a former citizen. | believe
that the end of corruption in municipal
affairs has come, but 1t Is not pleasant
to hear the Eastern version, which can
see nothing good in the old place
"ou need not mention my name" re-
marked a prominent business man from
Norfolk yesterday, but you might tell
the people of Virginia that they may
rest assured that the den Of iniquity;
soon disappear, The authorities of tho
law are working hand in glove with
Director-General Barr. OF the James
Wn,,sEXposltion,, and they have read
Invaded Virginia and brought reproach
to its good name Most Of us had
hoped that the recent fire would wipe
out the vile resorts, and while there
within the past few weeks, there ought
to be still less In the future since the
hand Eof the law has descended upon
the crooks. Certainly the city Of Nor
1t approves Of the doings at Pine
Beach,"
The hotel clerk has to answer many
questions, but the night man. at tho
guest Who was badly in in need need Of t. it It
last night. rs. Wise the present Cow
ernor OF Virginia?" he asked. We'll.
hardly" said the clerk. Governor
wealth, he said Swanson, SWANSON
name Isn't fu IT,: maybe a 8 So" s sMso the
,nanHbehind the desk. "but you've got
to be n Yirginian to be elected here.''
Judge William r. Barksdale, Of
Houston, Mr.. w, p. Barksdale. of Hal
flax, Mr.. IL. A. Clark, of LynchburE.
and Mr.. T. r. Bryan, Of North Caro-
lima, were among the prominent ar
rivals at Murphy's last night
+. w. Blount and Miss Blount, or
London, are at the Richmond
Or. a. M. Adkins. of Yicksville, Va,
| and Mr. w. j. Blackman, Of North Car
olina, are registered at the Richmond.
SOLD UNsOUND MEAT.
Three Proprietors in First Market
Fined SIC Each.
j. Smith and Louis Bachman pro-
prietors of meat stand in the ~l'st
Market, .appeared in the, Police Court
selling sunSOund meat, Zach wa 9 sf1.1S,tta