The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-03

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Judge William Hodges Mann, which VIII
be decided on Thursday in the primary.
While the managers and friends OF the
two candidates outwardly exhibited the
happy smile OF confidence and make
glowing predictions. inwardly uneasiness
and uncertainty exists. Prominent poll
ticians do not hesitate 10 say that the
result may not be known on the night Of
the primary. In fact. one politician. who
has kept his ear TO tho ground. says il
may be so close that the official count
may be necessary TO decide the election
However. the best posted men say. and
best information is. that the majority
OF the winner win not be over 500.
Organization Predictions Wrong.
The only persons who are throwing up
their hats and shouting victory are the
/ Organization" leaders and followers. BY
posted men very little attention is given
/ TO this. TO shout and hurrah for their
candidates upon the eve Of the primary
B IS a habit Of the organization" people
I In order 70 catch the undecided vote. Less
/ attention IS given 10 the organization"
/ predictions this year on account OF the
I wide split ia their ranks and the inabil-
/ ity 10 get the Organization lined up
behind Judge Mann.
The Washington Herald representative
Y was informed by a leading Republican Ot
OF the state. who predicted Judgs 3IanR's
nomination week age, that he now Is
IN doubt This Republican IS kept n
formed by his lieutenants on the Demo
\ cratic situation, and he says he believes
the race VIII De close. and that a con
test viii result.
Causes Of Uncertainty.
( There are three or four conditions
which cause the uncertainty, namely:
The split in the machine ranks; the in
dications OF the break in the Anti-Sa-
loon rank and file. and the division amons
the liquor dealers and voters. who have
I always been a power IN Virginia.
As the situation looks tonight, the
hopes OF the Tucker and Mann are:
On account Of the wide split in the
machine" much Of which has balked
at Judge Mann, the organization" lead
/ ers' candidate. the indications are that
Mann's hopes, as outlined IN the Norfols
/ correspondence Of The Washington Her
aid. are with the Anti-S1looE League,
! fuckers hopes are with the silent, think
ing vote. and the amount OF which VIII
so 10 the polls.
Betting FavOrs Mann.
The sporting fraternity IS developing
interest in the primary. The betting is
on, and the first bet made yesterday
was one by a well-lnoWn politician. WHO
/ IS supporting Judge Mann. and a lawyer
who is favorable 20 Mr.. Tucker. The
Mann supporter offered Slo0 TO $50 on
Mann. and the Tucker man declined. and
finally when he agreed TO lay $50 tc
S1O0 the Mann supporter took him
/ quickly. Another in the city, who Is
frequently seen in the headquarters oi
the Mann followers. has $1,000 10 OfTeI
at odds Of to ! that Mann viii bs
the nominee, and he also is willing tc
wager the same amount even that Judge
Mann viii have a majority Of 1900.
or more
The fight for lieutenant governor is now
beginning 90 attract considerable atten-
tion. The candidates are Lieut. Gov
Ellyson and James r. Cation
EIIysOn Is Popular.
Mr. Ellyson has been chairman OF the
! Democratic State central committee for
nineteen years. and has never been -op-
posed in q Democratic convention for the
party leadership. being always the unanI-
nous choice OF ell the factions. his popu.
larity is largely due TO the fact that hs
has never used his Office for his persona
advantage. nor IN any primary contest
has he ever given the benefit CT his greai
influence 10 any candidate, his FEELING
being that he should give ell an equa
opportunity. This position has alwayE
been understood and appreciated. RuI
has resulted in enabling him to seouTs
the united support OF the party for Ihl
nominees after the primary election.
There IS. perhaps. no man IN the Com
nOnWealth who for SO many years hal
rendered as much service 10 the part,
and the people than Mr.. Ellyson. II,
was a brave soldier during the war, anl
ne has taken part In every great move
ment IN the South that had for IT'S ain
the preservation OF the memories OF tn
Confederate cause. He has been deept
concerned IN the educational life OF hi
people, having served for eighteen year
] w~ncfTauf Cf fHa 0frrr r~hOrT hoard n
, Richmond. and is now president OF IN
board OF trustees OF Richmond College
! ae was six years mayor Of Richmond
! and his retirement froa that once wa
g matter Of universal regret. His life ha
been one Of service and his reward Ia
been small
Mr.. Ellyson declares that ''informatio
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