The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-15

EACH SIDE CLAIMS
1,5OO MAJORITY
lContlnued From rIrst pnrol

the league, had arrived. the rainstorn
began. and the crowd dispersed some
soventy-fvc people repaired to the
First Market for shelter. and there
Mr.. Brophy Joined them. There were
demands that Governor Montague. who
was to have made tho address of the
evening. speak after the rain ceased
but 1t was deemed best not to do so
Governor Montague thanked those
present for their interest In the
meantime, scores of others were scat
tered in stores on Eighteenth Street.
awaiting the end OF the storm.
Captain Lamb spent yesterday in
Hanover County. attending picnic
and looking after his fences
Friends of both candidates were ex-
ceedingly uctive last night. Many
voters were seen, and 1t is probable
That this means a somewhat larger
vote to-day than had been anticipated.
Disnncctiun Claimed.
Statements given out by both sides
yesterday in reply to rumors or to
publications marked the closing day
OF the campaign. John a. Lamb said
that thirtyiive OF the men who had
been named as presidents of the
nig Montague rally at the City Audi
tcrium have since announced they
would support Captain Lamb lie
added that one of these men had
called at his office yesterday morning
with such a pledge
Maurice a. Powers secretary Of the
Montague Club when seen in relation
TO the statement OF Mr.. Lamb. said
that he knew of no Aisaffcction In the
membership of the Montague Club. or
OF any of the vice presidents OF the
club The consent of all the vice
presidents of the Montague auditorium
meeting was expressly obtained, and
Mr.. Powers said he had confidence in
the character and integrity OF these
men. ana that unless they notify him.
or some official OF the club OF their
Withdrawal he Will continue to
place confidence IN their ndelity and
loyalty to NJ. Montague's candidacy
He also regards it as being very
strange that no name of the thirty
five dissatisfied vice presidents IN Civ
On by Mr.. Lamb. and unless these
names arc published Mr.. Powers has
no confidence in the statement
Mr.. Powers is further OF the opin-
ion THAI Hill Montague. relative OF
Captain Lamb. has allowed his affec-
ton for his lsinaman 10 mislead him
Lamb club Mr.. <A'.wers cites. Tor
example that it is quite singular
that of a membership of $500 tho
banner meeting Of Captain Lamb did
not bring out an audience OF more
than 3oc. among which there We're
many Montague adbe;emts.
Denies Campaign Fund story.
In letter presented in to-days
Times Dispatch. Captain Lamb made
reply to report that "a large cam
palgn fund had been brought into
the district IN his behalf. such a ru-
NOR" said the CONGRESSMAN. lis sim
ply a Campaign falsenood, started
for the purpose OF trying TO injur4
my candidacy and help that of my
opponent"
"Thcre is not a scientllla of truth
in the alleged rumors No money has
been sent TO tho Third Congressional
District by any one TO help me or
to defeat my opponent The object
in circulating such false rumors the
day before the election must be APP
parent TO every one, the purpose be-
ing 70 influence and mislead the vot-
ers. and to prevent denial being made
w5ich would reach all the electorate
before the day Of the election. have
TOO much confidence In the people
OF the Third Congressional District