The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-09
TUCKER CONFIRMED
AS FEDERAL JUDGE
May Bring Out Major w. A
Anderson for State
Senate.

The Senate having confirmed the
appointment of John Randolph Tucker.
OF Bedford City. as a Federal Judge I'm
Alaska, 1t will be necessary to hold a
special election In the Twenty second
Senatorial District, composed of Bed
ford and Rockbridge Counties and the
city OF Buena Vista. Two writs for
special senatorial elections have al
ready been issued by Governor Mann,
both for November 4. In Richmond an
election is to be held for a Senator to
succeed Il. G. Folkes, resigned, for
which position James L. Cannon, Dem
ocrat, is the nominee. An election has
also been ordered for November 4 for
tho First Senatorial District. composed
OF Washington and Smyth Counties and
the city Of Bristol to succeed the late
senator ID. c. Cummings. Both par
ties have made nominations, and n
warm contest on November 4 is antici-
rated. The city OF Bristol is normally
Democratic, and the two counties have
several times given their strength to
the Republicans
NIny Nominate MINOR Anderson
NO formal action has been taken in
regard to tho resignation OF Senator
Tucker. His acceptance OF Federal
position vacates his office in the State
Senate. 1T is expected that his resiC
nation VIII reach the Governor through
Lieutenant Governor Ellyson. presiding
officer Of the Senate. within n few days.
and that special election VII be
| called in Bedford. Rockbridge tud the
0ty of Bucna Vista. either on the day
of the November election or on some
special date, the local conditions
may make most desirab bic.
| The Lexington Gazette liz urging the
| nomination of former Attorney General
William a. Anderson. one Of the most
distinguished attorneys In the state.
| who. because OF his long familiarity
with State affairs AZ Attorney Gen
cral, would, if elected, Immediately
take prominent position in the SEN
ate.
Other Members Hold over.
| With the exception OF Senator Cum
minBs. who has died. Senator Foikes.
who has resigned. and Senator Tucker.
, who is expected TO resign. the Senate
for the next term OF the General AS
sembly VIII be constituted az II was
at the last session. The only other
change now In prospect Is the pos
sible retirement of Senator John M
Hart. OF Roanoke. Senator Hart is a
candidate for the position of Collect or
OF Internal Revenue for the Western
District OF Virginia. lie was Il strong
Wilson man, and his friends believe
he has an excellent chance OF secur-
ing the appointment. The present col
lector has only beer in office about
eighteen months, and IL has up to this
time been the policy OF the admins
tration to allow Republican office
holders to serve out their terms. Tho
probability therefore is that this APP
pointmcnt Will not be made for some
time. and that Mr.. Hart will continue
to serve in the Senate. at least through
the regular session this winter
The changes in the Senate do not
indicate any change in it's attitude as
to the enabling act, which failed OF
passage at the last session by eight
votes. Mr.. Folkes, of Richmond. voted
against the act. and Mr.. Cannon will
will probably be succeeded by dry men
Senator Tucker voted for 1t and they
do the same. Senator Cummings and