The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-12
CHANCES SLIGHTLY
FAVOR THOSE NOW
HOL DING OFFICE
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one term OF four years. having made
an excellent recoi-. for cleanliness In
the management OF the jail. and for
kindly treatment OF prisoners He Ia
endorsed by Judge H. {. Richardson
Judge Ernest H. Wells. Dr. j. 7. Mas
tin. secretary OF the State Board Of
Charities and Corrections. and has
certificate from the Jail Commission
ers that during his term the institu-
ton nae been wcll-kcpt and the pris-
oners wcll-fed and properly treated
Mr.. Griggs has been with the High
Constable Tor the past eight years
And for the las; Two mas sat as Police
Justice Ia the absence OF Justice
crutchheld from the city.
10 is "a popular official with a wide
circle OF personal trends. who are
Dickcrsou, chief clerk in the Water
Department. who is largely managing
me Hriggs campaign. hopes to secure
Tor him large part OF the city en-
pioye vote. though it viii not be de-
livcred solidly. Mr. Satterncld having
MS own friends in the various depart
nents strong ally TO the Griggs
forces has been James Anthony. who
ran for city Sergeant four years ago
being defeated by Mr.. Satto:acld in an
exciting contest II is generally stated
though without direct authority mar
In the event Of Mr.. Griggs's election.
and the Anthony supporters who fought
Satterheld four years ago have lined
up solidly against him again. and have
furnished active aid in Keeping UP the
Griggs end of the betting. as we'll as
In furnishing the applause at the va
rlous ward meetings
For other Omces.
For tho Office Of Commissioner of
the Revenue. there is three-cornered
hight between Henry +. Tresnon, the
incumbent. Colonel Fred Peasants and
!. Ieter fiowle, clerk in the CITY
Trcasurcr's Office. Colonel Peasants
boasts OF being the only candidate for
city ono" IN this primary not now hold
Ing city Hall Office. Mr.. Tresnon is
running on his record having been
highly commended by the special tax
exhaustive examination OF tho tax re-
turns MIR. lIowle. while not a class
candidate. has made special efforts 10
secure the labor vote, and will poll
IL TO a large extent.
The Sheriff contest between j. Her
bert Mercer and his former deputy.
stephen Johnson. promised at one time
to inject some ginger into the cam
paign, Mr.. Johnson attacking the rec
ord of his former chief. but little came
OF IT, and the odds last night seemed
to favor Mr.. MERGERS reelection The
from his office for considerable periods
without any one knowing where he
was, which was not denied: and that
while claiming TO favor abolition of
the fee system. he had secured the
killing Of a bill putting his own Office
on a salary basis.
Mr.. Mercer objected to the salary
proposed after IL was limited to no
more than the fees derived from the
ofhce. The Shcrihs Office is not in the
big fee class with the City Sergeant
and commissioner of the Revenue. the
latter Office being estimated to pay any
where from $4,000 10 $4,000 year net.
The House of Delegates.
For the House of Delegates from
THIS city there are nine candidates Of
ferlng for the 1--WE seats. Mr.. Cox is
conceded as sure winner and will
probably lead the ticket. Richmond peo-
pie being much interested in his cam
paien Tor the speakership Of the next
House. Captain w NJ Myers and
also expected to win. After that it is
not so easy to say who will get the
other two seats. Mr.. Cannon has made
Il strong campaign. but is not we'll
known in some sections. and he himself
says that his name is against him,
people confusing him with certain
minister of that name. Hill Montague,
captain John y. Curtis and James j.
Creamer are three old members who
must be figured with in counting win
ners, and Captain j. Taylor Sratton
nas many friends outside of the Con-
federate veteran vote, which he will
poll solidly. ID. l.. Toney Is also an
old member to figure on, as he will re-
ceive the solid support OF South Rich
mond and good vote in some other
sections Of the city.
For Justice of tho Pctcc there are
three to be elected in each Ward. the
four ward plan of redistricting the city
cutting down the number and making
ii obvious that some cannot be re-
elected. The fight for City Democratic
Committee is hot in some sections. In
Clay Ward there arc only seven can
didatcs for the seven seats. making
all candidates necessary winners.
In Lee Ward there are eight candi-
dates for seven seats, the fight lying
between Chairman Martin and Frank
Ferrandini on the annexation issue In
jefferson Ward there are sixteen can
didates for six places on the City
Democratic Committee, and campaign