The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-26

~" Roanoke, was in the city yester-
lM day. having come here for Mrs.
Cutchins. who has been confined
to st. Lukes Hospital for several weeks
on account OF a serious operation Mrs.
Cutchins's health is greatly improved,
and she is now thought to be on the
road to speedy recovery.
The Magic City executive. who has
just been renominated for another term,
after a hot primary campaign, is chair
man OF his delegation to the State con-
-vention, which meets in Roanoke on
June 18th. and at meeting recently
on all propositions.
There is some little opposition to
Bryan" said Mayor Cutchins, but a
majority Of the delegates favor the
Nebraskan. and we will vote solidly for
instructing the delegates at large to
Denver &
How about the primary" asked The
man, who met the May
or at N1urphy's.
Our meeting deferred final action on
that question until we hear the ,argu-
ment," was the reply. but as at present
advised our delegates are opposed to
tnlS SYSTEM Ol 1ldhAH6 pa1ly
tons SO far as I am concerned. I
want to see 1t abolished, and believe
Roanoke'sf thirteen delegates will so
vote. The primary is working seri-
GUS injuryi,to our party. and being
party man, want to see the injury
stopped. It Is amusing to observe how
great many OF the erstwhtle oppo-
nents Of the system are now shouting
for its maintenance. was opposed
to it at, the start, and have not changed
my mind on the subject don't be-
iieve there are more than two or three
OF our delegates who favor 1t at this
time. though we will not decide how
the delegation will vote until the ar
gument has been submitted to the con-
vention."
Mayor Cutchins is brother Of Ma
Tor Sol Cutchins, of this city. and for
merly practiced law with him mere.
He ia much interested In the coming
me citing OF the convention in Roanoke,
and says although many OF the coun-
ties are sending double dele cations al
the visitors will be we'll taken care OF
NIayor and Mrs. Cutchins left for Roa-
noke last night.
Judge Martin williams, member Of
tha House from Giles county. and Clerk
~ +he House John w. Williams, VINO
resi1as IN the same town, are regis
tered at Murphy's..
The Messrs. Williams are not re.
lated, but they are close friends ana
have much legal and other business ~
common from time to time
Mr.. John Williams was telling some
friends last night Of q compliment
naid to the Judge by the Republican
ma meeting held recently at Fear's-
burg. and he said he thought u
most deserving one. A resolution was
adopted heartily Endorsing Judge WI.
l,mas's entire course In the House az
the recent session with the eAcept'o"
OF his vote in favor OF 9.cohnr t,.l
Judge Rhea' as a memoer OF ing otat9
cornoratlon Commission.
at was big day for the Judge.
,.o,d THO House clerk. The Democratic
~ ~, -, Getting to send delegates TO
Do nokc was held few hours before
and this body Endorsed his course IN
avery particular and In most ehthu-
siastlc manner"
Attorney General ]. Fraser Lyon, OF
Ahheyyille, S. c.. and Mr., Danlel W.
pouutree. of Atlanta, Ga, are at me
Jefferson, having come to the CITY "
anpear for the state OF South Caroilnu
In the liquor ulSpeushty 90 -.
the United States Circuit Coort OF
Appeals to-day. Their associates, Mr.
r q. Abney, of Columbia. whoNis a.
yision counsel for the Southern Rail-
way. and one OF the strongest lawyers
IN the State, and Mr.. ", II. Steven
son, OF Chersg, are expected here this
morning.
General Lyon. who is quite ayoung
man, and who figured conspicuously IN
the original proceeding before Judge
Pritchard In the lower court. an-
.nounced to a Times Dispatch man last
night that no did not expect to speak
In the case. hut that 1t would be argued
on behalf OF the State by Messrs.
Stevenson, Rountree and Abney, Com
eral I.yon's understanding Is that tho
court will allow two hours to each
aide for argument. and that 1T will be
completed to-day. Though he did not
40 into any extended discussion Of
the merits OF the case, he EXPRESSED
great confidence in the result before
the higher court, and seemed to foel
that the State would win b beyond doubts
He believes that the prihcipla, OF
States rishts is involved. and that
the courts will he very 4 slow to dis
turh IL General Lyon As serving hts
first term as At torney General OF his