Evening star., 1909-09-12

and Harry ST. George Tucker of Rock
bridge. Mr.. Stuart is just back from
Europe, where he has been for several
months. and while he has not formally
announced that he will be in the race to
succeed Judge Mann, his friends are con-
ident that he will make the race. and
they are already predicting his success.
Mr.. Page, who is brother of Thomas
Nelson Page, the author, declared some
weeks ago that he would be in the race,
and it Is believed that Mr.. Tucker, with
his present organization and following in
the campaign of last month, will certainly
given to understand that many of the
men who voted against him last month
will be in line for him next time.
Right on the heels of the expected can
didacy of the three gentlemen named
there comes the possible alignment of
the machine" Mr.. Stuart has never
been considered as affiliated with the
orsanization-that is, what is generally
regarded as the "mathine''-and it is no
secret that Mr.. Tucker declared war on
the section of the party which stood by
Judge Mann. So 1t would appear at this
time as IL Mr.. Page will be the man to
win the support and Endorsement of the
gang as it is called, and which gen.
orally manages to pull through in its
contests
Wickham for Congress.
State Senator T. Ashby Wickham of
Henrico is to stand for the congressional
nomination against Capt. John Lamb.
Senator Wickham was a county judge be-
fore the county courts were abolished.
holding the judgeship of Henrico for
number of years. He was known far and
wide as one of the most impartial and
fearless men on the bench, and during
his incumbency of that office he was
called on 10 preside in some of the most
noted presided
at the trial of some of the county party
politicians for alleged violation of the
election laws, in which they were con-
victed, and he sentenced them 10 the
county Jail for a term.
But Senator Wickham is not and has
never been affiliated with the strict party
organiza tion, though he has always been
democrat. 1t is also stated as a fact
that in the last campaign in this state
Capt Lamb was arrayed against the
successful candidate for the governorship.
as were also other gentlemen who have
been mentioned as the captains sue
cessor.
Daniel c. O'Flaherty. now of this city.
formerly of Front Royal, who served in
the constitutional convention. is also be-
ing mentioned as congressional timber.
though he has. not formally declared
himself in the race at this time 1t is
agreed that if two or more oppose Capt.
Lamb there is no question that he will
succeed himself.
Bank Clearings for Month.
Bank clearings for Richmond last
month showed an increase of nearly
So OOO. 900, as compared with one year
ago, and the trade conditions are i'm
proving along general lines. Merchants
are taking a hopeful view of the situa-
ton and there is considerable activity
in all branches.
Monday afternoon is to see one of the
greatest base ball games in the history
of the sport in this section. The coun-
Gil of the city has accepted challenge
more, and for several weeks there have
been coaching, practicing and wedding
out, so that at this time there are only
about twenty men left in the eligible list
For the first time in many weeks rains
have visited the state. relieving much
Crops have suffered considerably by the
drought and in some cases small streams
had about disappeared.
Reports are current here that there are
numerous cases of pellagra i'll the state
hospitals. The matter is to be investl-
gated by the hospital boards.
State Fair Exhibits.
Three weeks intervene before the open
ing of the state fair, and already some OF
the exhibits are beginning to come in.
There is more cash for prizes. larger
number of premiums. more entries and
a greater variety of exhibits at this fair
than heretofore
Col. 10 Lane Stern. inspector of Vir
ginia militia. has completed his work
In this city and is now engaged in max
ing his rounds in other parts of the
state. All the commands in this city are