Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14
FOUR TO ONE TO INSTRUCT
Talk of Southern Man on the Ma.
tional Ticket.
CATION CANDIDATE NEXT YEAR
Alexandria Man Badly Hurt by
Negro Assailant-Lieut. Talbot
Honored by the Masons.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

actly what three-fourth of the people
thought would not be done when they as
sembled in the convention at Roanoke-in-
struct for Bryan At the same time, there
is no surprise that the convention did In
struct Men who are identified with poll
tics expressed the belief that Senator DAN
iels would not agree to having the delega-
ton to Denver instructed, and by common
consent everybody just waited to see
what would be done. Senator Daniel Is
great admirer of Mr.. Bryan personally,
but he differs from him in many essen
tials Senator Daniel made speech in
which he pointed out that this was the
time for harmony and not for Quarreling
or pickering or allowing the enemy to
imagine that there is not unanimity in the
ranks. He said he proposed TO support
Mr.. Bryan or whoever might be nominated
but that in doing so he would not sur
render one opinion or principle In winch
he and Mr.. Bryan differed.
1t was but a short time before the con-
yention adjourned that this arrangement,
agreement, concession or what one de-
sires to call 1t was reached, and with It's
circulation there was wild scramble 10
align and declare for Bryan. Representa-
tive William A. Jones of the first district
offered a resolution instructing for Bryan,
but as Mr. Jones Is not speaking the
language of the tribe" at this time he
was forestalled in the state convention,
and before the first district could be called
Representative Saunders of the fifth dis
trict came to the front and got in the
game first. The mention of the name OF
Bryan was the signal for the widest en-
thuSiaSm.
The resolution for instructions was
adopted by a vote of to 1. Right on the
heels of that, with Senator Daniels known
opposition to Instructions. the convention
elected him as one of the delegates at
large, along with Senator Martin. Gov.
Swanson and Maj. j. Hoge Tyler. the
election being by reclamation.
No Southern Man on Ticket.
A gentleman from New York-a Vir-
ginian, long resident of the metropolis
has been here for two weeks or more
engaged in an effort to have southern
man placed on the ticket. Articles have
appeared In the newspapers of the state.
there have been conferences and much
agitation. The gentleman appeared be-
fore the committee on resolutions and was
allowed five minutes in which to say his
little piece, and then the committee made
it's report and forgot to say a word about
the matter. In fact, there are few others
than the members Of the committee who
recalled anything in connection with the
matter.
This scheme originated with the South
ern Society in New York city. of which
there are some $1,000 voters, and the So
ciety has been at work on the scheme for
several months. While the movement had
no special candidate in view. all the same
the name of a gentleman who has a home
in Washington, another in Montana and
third in Virginia has been talked in
many sections.
last time got out of the race for Lieutenant
governor because of his health, told The
Star correspondent that he is candidate
for the nomination next year and that he
is ready to make the race. Col. Cation at
tended the Roanoke convention and the
announcement that he would make the
race next year was received with many
expressions of approval.
1t is generally understood that Lieut..
Gov. Ellyson will stand for reelection
Mr.. Ellyson Is well known throughout
the state, has been chairman of the party
for many years and has served as mayor
of the city of Richmond and as a state
senator. Mr.. Ellyson has not formally
announced his candidacy, but he will do
SO in due time.
Judge Duke Out Of It.
Surprise was expressed by some of the
friends of Judge r. T. w. Duke Of
Charlottesville. when that gentleman took
the stage at Roanoke in opposition to the
primary plan of the democratic party and
said that he was not a candidate for any
Office within the gift of the people of the
state. He said that he was like the small
boy who gazed in the window of the
bakery and viewed the sweets from the
outside. He could wish. but he had not
the pennies with which to buy. He said
he was a democrat and that which ever
of the gentlemen got the nomination
would find him giving loyal support.
1t need occasion no surprise If there
is another declination along the same line
and for the same office-that is the
nomination-within the next few months.
The fact that the convention did not
NEEDLE with the primary was be-
lieved by some would be done. may make
changes in the plans of more than one
candidate for a state Office.
Murderous Assault.
E. r. Boyer. formerly of Alexandria,
who is in this city, was attacked by a
negro workman here a few days ago and
badly hurt. Mr.. Boyer had charge of a
gang of laborers on the streets and he
spoke to one of the men, John Kent. about
his work. The negro became enraged and
raised a pick and struck at Mr.. Boyer,
who threw his arms over his head to ward
off the blow. The pick struck the scalp
and made a cut and the arms of Mr..
Boyer were badly bruised. Kent made
his escape Immediately following the as
sault, but the detectives are close on his
trail, and they will have him in short
time. 1t was a murderous assault, and
Kent will most likely go to the peni-
Tertiary.
Unusual Masonic Incident.
Lieut.. s. c. Talbot. formerly of the
Philippines. who is now in this city on a
visit to his relatives, was a few nights
ago honored as no man has been in Viz
ginia Masonry since the civil war Sew
eral years ago he made application for
membership in the order and was ordered
to leave the city and join his regiment
before the degrees could be conferred.
He returned here. and the grand master
was asked for dispensation to confer
the three degrees at one and the same
time. The lodge was in session for more
than six hours engaged in this task. the
hall being filled to witness this extra
ordinary event in Masonic circles.
The federal grand jury. which has been
investigating the rebate cases against the
Chesapeake and Ohio, has completed its
work and has been discharged. Indct-
ments have been returned against w. r.
Johnston, a grain dealer: Warner Moore
& Co., millers. and against the Chesa
peake and Ohio railroad as a corpora
ton. and also against A. P. Gilbert. as
sistant to General Freight Agent Hotch-
kiss. Gilbert has been bailed in the sum
Of $4,000 and Johnston and Moore will
also be allowed to give bail. 1t is ex
the October term of the court. While
nothing Is known or can be gained from
the officers who have the matters in
hand. the belief ie strong that other cases