The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-11
JUDGE WATSON DECLARES REPI h
LICANS AND NEGROES DIDN'T
VOTE FOR HIM.
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WILL HAVE FIR EENt0RkS
PTTERSnTRG FAIp n,

Law Building, Phone 1881.


PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. IL
Judge Walter A. Watson's answer TO
the petition of Congressman Robert
Turnbull was filed this morning with
Chairman Robert Gillian OF the
Fourth District committee. The most
important allegations of Nj. Turn
bull are denied ln- toto, ana pl oOf Of
error furnished
In reply to the allegation OF Mr.
Turnbull that Republicans voted FOR
Mr.. Watson in Nottoway county,
Judge Watson states that these Re
publicans actually voted for Mr.
Turnbun. In answer to the charge
that negroes voted for Watson in
Nottoway county. Judge Watson
states that one negro voted 'or BIN
While seven negroes voted Tor Turn
bull in Brunswick county.
Judge watson also alleges. and
gives the names. county and pre-
cinct of more than one hundred per
sons who voted for MT Turnbull in
the primary who had not paid their
poll taxes.
In answer to the charge that Mr.
Turnbull was denied access TO the
poll books of Nottoway county, Judge
Watson furnishes an affidavit from
the clerk of NOtI0way county TO the
effect that a son OF Mr.. TurnbuI1 was
permitted to have the books for a
considerable period Of time and was
furnished a copy. The clerk also
denies as false the charge that Judge
Watson's brother ever had possession
OF the poll books OF Nottoway county.
The answer also states that in
Dinwiddie county the majority OF
those who voted the independent
ticket at the preceding election who
were allowed to vote in IA primary
voted for Mir Turnbuli. Judge Wat
son also charges that- he was not
allowed single judge in Brunswick
county. while in Nottoway county
Mr.. Turnbuil had Judge al every
precinct
Will Have Fireworks,
Among the numerous attractions
ar the Petersburg fair next week will
be great display of fireworks. The
pyrotechnic display last year was
good, but 1t will be far eclipsed this
year Superintendent Warner OF the
fireworks factory here is preparing
the most magnificent display OF fire
works ever seen in Virginia. Among
the novelties will be the lombard
ment of Port Arthur number of
ships will be represented on the lake
when the bombardment takes place
The midway will contain many at
fractions, including wild west
DLA
attractive on account of the keen
for prizes. Taken as
whole. those who visit the Petersburg
fair will have one of the finest and
most enjoyable times OF their lives
Directors Hold Meeting.
Contracts for furnishing supplies
OF all kinds for the current quarter
We're awarded yesterday by directors
of the Central State hospital. The
annual report of Superintendent
Drewry contained detailed statements
of the financial status of the institu
ton. The report was approved and
ordered forwarded TO the governor.
A contract was awarded for addi- I
tons and Improvement to the steam
heating plant to the Richmond En-
and Manufacturing Corpo-
ration on bid OF $4,000,
A contract for an addition to the !
building for the criminal insane was |
awarded TO G. h. Keller & Son of |
his city on a bid of $4.67S: new /
stables to cost $4,000 are to be erect !
I'd under the supervision OF the /
and plans were +
adopted for sewer system to the /