The Washington herald., 1909-08-07

Richmond. Va. Aug. 6-Witn all OF
the cities and two-thlrds Of the coun-
ties heard from, the indications at mid
night show that Judge William Hodges
Mann has increased his lead over Harry
St George Tucker to 1865.
This means that Judge Mann has won
the Democratic gubernatorial nomination
by an estimated majority Of 1900 The
returns for the State are coming IN very
slowly. It is impossible even now 10
make a real estimate by counties and
districts.
The surprise Of the election Is shown
in the returns tonight. It being evident
that J. Thompson Brown. OF Bedford.
has won out for commlssioner. Of agri-
culture over George W. Koiner. the in
cumbent by a majority vote Of prob
ably $50
EIIysOn and williams Win.
The results last night showed on the
face Of them that Koiner would sue
ceed himself These figures were not
charged by the results received during
the day, but the figures tonight show
an increasing leaning toward Brown, and
at midnight IT is a safe prediction that
he has been elected. Koiner was on the
Organization ticket
The reelection Of J. Taylor Ellyson. OF
Richmond, as ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. who
had been dropped by the Organization
Iin some sections, and the election OF sam
uel W. Williams. OF Whyte. as attorney
general. is certain. although exact figures
cannot be obtained.
So much more interest was taken in
the election Of The gubernatorial can
{ didates that returns on the MINOR off,
/ fees have in the majority Of instances
been left OF. Both men probably polleG
Ia moderate vote IN the State.
There was scarcely any real doubt until
/ late tonight that Roiner had been re-
elected His reelection had been 80 well
conceded that little attempt had been
made 20 keep Up with the figures in view
Of the larger offices in which the main
fight centered.
Surprises in LeRisIature.
There were several surprising results
IN the legislative ticket John A. Cur
It's. who has served several terms in ths
house. won in a walk. John S Harwood.
who has also been a member Of the lower
branch several times. led the ticket by a
handsome plurality. Edwin p Cox. who
IS serving his third term, was renomi-
mated. taking second place on the ticket.
the labor people. got fourth place. and
Charles E. Winge. who is a member OF
the present house. got fifth place, defeat
ing Eugene c. Massie. a prominent mem
Der Of Gov. Swanson's staff.
The overwhelming majority given Rich
ard Evelyn Byrd in Winchester and the
defeat of Robert W. Withers In Nan
semond indicates that Mr.. Byrd will be
reelected speaker Of the house OF dele
gates without opposition or even a fight
saunders Defeated.
The defeat Of Clyde ". Saunders. the
political boss Of Richmond. for member
ship Of the city committee in his own
ward was the political talk Of the city to-
day Just what viii be the result Of
Saunders defeat cannot be gagged at the
present time. Some say Il Is significant
in that it shows a growing sentiment
against machine" politics Others claim
that Saunders will be back on the com
mittee soon through the resignation OF
one Of his friends, and that his power IN
Richmond IS only temporarily menaced-
Saunders is regarded as Senator Martins
closest political friend in Richmond
Col James Mann said to-day that hs
was confident that the completed returns
will show a majority for Judge Mann OF
not less than 5000 His estimate In many
Of the cities went wrong, but IN the coun-
ties he picked Up a good deal The esti-
mate OF the majOrities was all right IN a
large number Of cases. but the slump n
the vote cut him down considerably. He
is positive that Judge Mann has won
the nomination. and the Tucker organ
here mas practically abandoned the strug-
gle and comedies Mann's nomination. but
by smaller majority than is claimed By
the Mann followers.
Col. w. c. Waite, OF CUlpeper, and Col.
Eugene c. Massie, Of Richmond. both Of
the governors stan, the latter the CHEZ
of staff. a member OF the house, were de-
feated.
Much Apathy I'm Primary.
The returns SO far received indicate
indifference and apathy in the Demo
cratic ranks. and one OF the smallest
Democratic votes. The total Democratic
vote Of Virginia is estimated over 5000,
and the returns indicate that only 5000
or three-fourths, was polled-
It is also estimated that the total regis
tered vote in Virginia is $4,000. and Il
the Democratic primaries only polled co.
COO. there were $1,000 voters, including
Republicans. who stayed at homs. The
Republican vote in Virginia IS estimated
at 5000
This apathy among the masses o. the
Democratic voters. especially the inde-
pendent vote. can only be accounted for
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