The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-19
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One OF the most interesting senato-
rial contests in the State Will have its
elimination In primary election, to
be held in the Thirty-nlnth District to-
morrow. Owing to the prominence OF
those who are wrestling for the honor.
the eyes of the politicians are turned
that way, and whoever shall be the VIC
tor will have won distinguished hons
or To start with, 1t Is one of tho
most aristocratic old constituencies In
Eastern Virginia, and the candidates
are men OF unDlemished character and
widespread popularity.
The district is composed Of king and
Queen: MiddleseX,, Essex Glocces.er
Senator j. Boyd Sears, OF Mathews. and
Colonel Jno. r. Saunders, OF Afiddlesex.
Both are lawyers and men Of distin-
gu.shed prestige among their people.
Boyd Sears Is perhaps the most accom-
plshed orator in Eastern Virginia, and
has made a brilliant record in the Sen
ate where he has served for two
strong opposition. His first trial OF
strength was with Judge Blaaey. OF
Essex. then the incumbent and former
| This was back in the old convention
days. prior. to the advent of the pri-
mary in that section, and Sears won In
ago with his old antagonist. Major
Stubs. and again victory perched upon
| his banner.
This time a good deal OF wisdom has
\ been displayed by the forces opposed to !
the Mathews county Senator. They
have centred upon Colonel John L.
i Saunders, who has always trained IN
the same factional camp with Mr..
4 Sears. who is a brother-in-law of form
/ er Governor a. j.. Montague, and who
served on the latter's staff while he
] was Chief Executive Of the State.
Both are men Of fine presence and per
sonul bealing, and they have thorough-S
4 lyZ canvassed every precinct IN the dis
j trict. Candidates for the House of
5Deiegates in all the counties OF the dis
trct are to be nominated in the same
1 primary Tomorrow.
Mrs. E. S. Rose brakes Branch, Mrs.,
NJ. Q. Holt. Sussex county; ". G. Mat
thews. Clifton Forge; Martin J. CO.
han. Healing Springs; are among tho
i Virginians at Murphy's.
4 Mr.. L. Enders Word. chairman OF tho
4 democratic Executive Committee OF
i Powhatan county, and prominent
4 the Democratic nomination for member
a of the House of delegates from tho
district somposGsd a. Of ths eonnt h c,f
4 OF Manchester. Is In Richmond. having
I come in from canvassing tour in
4 Chesterfield. Me-
I Mr.. Word says he is much pleased
. with his prospects. aDI expresses the
I belief that he will win.
1 r. His competitors are Hon. Wills c.
I Pulliam. incumbent, of Manchester, and.
l. Mr.. VIM. G. Thraves. Of Powhatan.
il Both Messrs. Pulliam and Thraves are
!, lawyers. and Mr.. Word Is a farmer.
!, He is making his race largely upon
asricnltural issues, and believes the
Il farmers of the district will rally to his
, support IN sufficient numbers to bring
II himSvictory. Chesterfield county is tho
!; #Ereal battle-ground. MIR. Pulliam viii
8, most likely carry the city Of Nranches-
. ter, and Powhatan will divide her vote
between her two candidates, and all
Will fight TO the finish for
y strength in Chesterfield. The primary
Il for members of the House and Senate
\ in this district will take place on Au-
gust 18th.