The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-25
G. 0. P. ORGANIZING
TO ELECT LOCKE
Concentrate Strength Upon
One Candidate in Virginia.
STAMP ILLEGAL, SAYS SLEMP
Ballot TangIe, Caused by Death of
Secretary Of Commonwealth Egg
Quotes Code to show Change of
Names Must BE Made In Writing.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va, Oct 2.-The State cam
paign in Virginia. entering upon its last
lap, centers now upon one Office, that
Of secretary OF the Commonwealth. a
condition brought about Unexpectedly in
the past week by the sudden death Of
David G.. Eggleston, the Democratic can
didate for that Office. whose name will
appear upon the ballots to be voted No
vember 2.
The Republicans. who have never en-
tertained any serious hope OF electing
their ticket. but who have been fighting
solely TO reduce the Democratic major
| ity. see in this ballot tangle a chance
to elect their candidate. John 3. Locke.
as secretary Of the Commonwealth This
tangle is created by the fact that the
name Of the new Democratic candidate,
Col O. 3. James. must be stamped or
written on the ballots by the Demo-
cratic voters and the names Of all other
candidates scratched. This Will be en-
barrassing TO many voters.
Concentrate on Locke.
That the Republicans will now concen-
trate their campaign to elect Locke and
thus get man or the inside" at the
State capital. even If it is necessary to
sacrifice or trade other OF their candi-
dates for votes for Locke, is indicated
| IN an interview given out by Represent
alive Bascom Slemp. Republican State
campaign manager at Bluefeld. w. Va.
Mr. Semp said that the fun Republi-
can vote viii elect Locke, and then gave
as reason why the Republicans are
anxious 20 get one man 10 Richmond.
saying:
If Mr.. Locke is elected secretary 10
the Commonwealth the Republicans will
| then have chance 90 examine the books
/ Of the State and look into the inside
workings OF the State affairs for the
/ first time In generation. All we need
20 do this Is 20 get out the full Re-
publican vote"
Bidding for Independents.
To further aid them IN sending a man
10 Richmond. the Republicans. il IS
| learned. are counting upon the inde-
pendent voters Of Virginia There are
many persons who believe that one state
! official Of opposite political faith az the
\ State capitol VIII bring about better
political conditions. for the dominant
party viii then be put upon it's most
| efficient behavior. This independent vote.
\ Il is said is not large enough 20 elect
! q Republican candidate under normal
! conditions, but the present ballot tangle.
/ say the Republicans. presents an un-
usual opportunity 20 them and those who
disapprove one-party control Of the State
affairs.
The Republicans further contend that
! the death OF Mr.. Eggleston. nominated
/ IN the primary. absolves all independent
votes from the Democratic primary
pledge. This idea will undoubtedly be
| fought by the Democrats.
Serious TO Democrats.
The situation. although Col. James. the
| new Democratic candidate, is a popular
man. and belongs to the anti-machine
| following. Is a serious one They realize
that falling of in the Democratic vote,
notwithstanding they intend TO take every
! precaution 10 have any Democratic ballot
I cast count a vote for James. may result
/ in the election OF one Republican official.
! 1t is learned that the Democrats are
| really not counting on more than the
/ total primary vote for their ticket United
| States Senator Martin, head Of the Demo
| cratic organization. is being quoted by
| persons as saying that he does not ex-
/ pect more than 5000 majority for
/ Mann. The Republicans are counting on
al least 5000 votes.
! The situation now means that the
| Democratic leaders must work harder
| than ever before 20 overcome apathy in
order 70 save their full ticket
stamps Illegal, Says SIemp.
Additional interest 70 the ballot tangle
was added tonight by q telegram from
! Blueheld W. Va, in which Chairman
! Slemp quotes the Virginia code to the
/ effect that substitution of names on bal
/ lot must be made in writing"
| Slemp said that the plan Of the Demo
! cratic State committee 20 provide stamps
/ with which 70 stamp in the name of Col
/ O. B. James, who was selected to make
the race on that ticket In place Of MI
/ Eggleston, is Illegal
/ The Republican judges Of election have
| been warned not TO permit the stamping
| Of the name Of Mr.. James or any other
candidate, and If such action is taker
I it is possible that the whole election
may be carried TO the courts.
| Mr.. Slemp insists that the name OF any
candidate must he inserted IN writing. and
| quotes section % Of the constitution and
! section 122h Of the code to prove his con-
! tention. Section 122h Of the code under
| Methods" says:
| Provided. il shall be lawful for any
voter to erase any and all names printed