The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-27

and j. S. Musgrave. former member
OF the House of Delegates.
Argument Halted by stcnrnrs.
Mr.. Musgrave was accused OF being I
, forced 10 resign from the Board OF
Supervisors because he was so unpop- I
u!ar that tho members would not even +,
iidorSe him for superintendent. Fe re- /
tortcd that he resigned to meet the .
requirements of the law. and that MS .
unpopuiarity was due to the personal ,
right ne had made against every MEM (
Der Of the county board in furthering .
school matters
Commenting on the educational adj
vantages Of himself and Mr.. Johnson, I
Nh. Nusgrave said:
You Will find more works OF peda-
gosy on my book shelves than YOU nave
ever read"
The reply came quickly. Little good
they viii do YOU there
NJ Johnson was rakcd over the Goals
, for his manner in conducting the
schools in which he has served AS
! principal He was also charged win
having dangerous temper
I Did you ever force n man 20 get
down on his knees and apologize" he
was asked by Mr.. Musgrave.
I Il did not" shouted Mr. Johnson.
At this point. Superintendent
Stcarnes called time on the heated can
didates.
'hhrStN with DrunkcnncbS
/ Accusations OF drunkenness and
failure TO visit the schools were fled
/ against . l.. Mcars. the incumben: In
/ Princess Anne County. Positive de-
/ malls "ere made and two clergymer
I were introduced to testify 10 the char
acter ot the accused Mr. Mears Of
fcrcd long line OF Endorsements 10
substantiata his claims TO reappoint-
ment
o. $ Chaplain. young school
teacher, opposed Mr.. Mears. and con
Quoted his Own case effectively against
three ATTORNEYS and several witnesses.
He had Endorsements from nearly every
+ oiiiceholder III the county, but laid par
ticu!ar stress on the statement that he
vas not seeking the appointment on
/ political recommendations.
+, Wise county presented another d.
version. when a volunteer supporter.
after J. y. Hllnan. the incumbent.
had notified the board that he did
not desire to speak, but would rest on
/ the papers filed with his application.
rose and accused Il. J. Horne. the OPP
posing candidate. win being an atheist
ana poolroom loafer Mr. Horne had
finished ais statement, but on A point
of personal privilege was permitted TO
deny the atheist charge. He made an
excellent impression by the clear-cut
manner !n which ne stated his grounds
foi appointment and reasons for oppos-
ing Nr Hillman
In War"ick there was a slight dis.
agreement between J. y. Parker. Of
Warwick County. and Ee>. a ]. Rem
forth OF Y.rk County both Of which
form the division. \. Il. West OF the
Newport News Board Of Trade and
Dr. stephenson. former mem Der OF the
Hous" OF Delegates conducted his
campaign. The contest was dignifed
and personalities were not INDUCED in
There arc three other candidates who
We're not repreScnted-Jaine T.. keck-
ley, !. 7. Garrow and J. W. Bunting
Old Age Bogy Revived.
old age was urged against +. IS
Watson. superintendent OF Pittsyi-
wanna County. HIS character said {,
W. Anderson, member OF the House OF
Delegates. and applicant for the posi-
ton is excellent, but he is really TOO
old % do the work in this county
which is one OF the largest and most
important in the State"
Rorer \. James champtoned the cause
OF Nj Watson, who, he stated was
wanted b; the people-had given en-
tire satisfaction. The county is large
enough for tho appointment OF an as
sistant. and the county was ready TO
take UP the proposition. said Mr.
James. If the board decides to pro-
vide AN assistant, We w!l find an appli-
cant for the position and not position
ior the applicant
While one man was hauled over the
Goals for drinking, another was &C
cused % being prohibitionist This
was in Giles County. the hearing OF
which had been postponed until yes
terday. 4 brief appeal was made by
4 brother Of K II. Farrier. the incum-
bent He believed his brother was due
the appointment because OF his capa-
b!lity and the satisfaction he had
given His opponent objected 10 bring
ing politics into the question.
l have heard !. charged that my
brother Was prohibItionist." said
Mr Farricr.
THAT VIII not be hello against him.
spoke up GovcrDo! Mann.
Candidates Are Conservative.
Conservative candidates represented
Powhatan county. Carter II. HART
son. a former member of the House,
SPOKE about two minutes in his own
behalf Senator J. T. Watkins. APP
pcarine for j. W. Reynolds. rivaleo
My. harrison by his brevity. speaking
about minute and half.
In the rest OF the counties the con.
tests were conducted dccorouslv and
quietly, and. in the majority, quickly.
y large number OF the contestants had
retired 20 their homes. and those who
remained had lost their supporters
because of the lengthy wait before
the hearings we're called Among the
counties heard yesterday were:
Rockingham, with four candidates.
Professor George II. Hulvey, incum-
bent; j. y. Dunivan. II = Hooke, and
q. +. Holsinger. Russell, with TWO
applicants; II. " Fugate, incumbent,
and w Grigsby; Spotsy!vania,,
with three candidates. James Ashby,
incumbent; Jack NJ Davis and s g.
Howison. Warren. Thornton V. Leach.
incumbent. ana II. II. Rust; Wcstmore-
land. George W Murphy. incumbent;
William -. Writ and Blake r. Thorn
ton and Wythc County, George il. HUI
lard incumbent; II. l. Crowgcy, James
a {. Hurt and ~ y. Williams.
One OF the most remarkable fca-
lures OF the night for the superinten-
dency is the large number of profcs-
sioral men. lawyers and PHYSICIANS.
who are eager 10 give UP their prac-