The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-04

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vote either way when the bill was
passed. Mr.. Price has defended his
action ably, pointing to certain clauses
in M bill pronounced imperfect. by
the man who drafted 1t and express
ing doubts as to the ability of COM
nonwealths to control the situation.
The antitrust bill In question was
given its hardest blow by Councilman
Morgan r. Mills, candidate for the
senate, who quoted sections of the
bill in support OF his assertion that
1t was a piece of farmer legisla-
ton"
With all argument heard from both
sides. there are many who claim that
no votes have been swung by Rep
r~esentative Boschen's move. while
others believe that the representative
will gain sufficient ballots to re-elect
him.
Representative Price, Fuller and
Jones have assumed confident atti-
tudes throughout the campaign and
their friends refuse to consider the
possibility OF defeat.
The labor contingent has placed
George l.. Wilcox IN the race as their
vowed candidate and declare they
have sufficient votes to elect him to
office. Mr.. Wilcox has not confined
his appeal to the laboring class. how
ever, bur has solicited the votes OF
all people who think organized labor
should be given a voice in the house
J r. Bethel is the other candidate
who is making his political debut in
the race, Mr.. Bethel's public record
consists OF his service as prosecuting
attorney for the; food administration.
He is a resident OF South Richmond
and a strong f~avorite in that section.
May stage Comeback"
Harry c. Glenn and Graham r
Hobson are two well known figures
IN public life who have not sought
ONCE since the demise of the old ad-
illustrative board. Both candidates
have served in the house of dele
gates and the city administrative
board and Mr.. Glenn has a record in
the council. Whether Oh
not either of the pair a score a
political ,'comeback", remains to be
seen.
Senators Louis o. wendenburg and
James f, Cannon and Councilman
Morgan r, Mills are the only entries
in the race for the state senate. This
race is regarded as extremely close,
with the odds faVoring Cannon and
Mills. Supporters of Senator Wen
denburg are confident, however, that
his long political record will be EN-
oelilSfleu with an hHutlOndl session IN
the senate.
Senator Cannon's popularity has
been greatly augmented by his war
service, he having entered a training
camp from his senatorial chair and
remained in the army until after the
signing of the armistice. The sena-
tor has received many compliments
for refraining from mentioning this
fact in any of his speeches.
Councilman Mills has been in the
city council for q long number of
years and is regarded as one of the
strongest figures in the city's public
life.
Results in both houses were re-
garded AS ~forsgone conclusions until
the last half OF the past week. when
the public evinced a sudden determi-
nation to quiz candidates along the
lines mentioned. 1t is now an open
question whether or not the ultimate
fate Of any candidate has been at
fected by the sudden turmoil.
No further speeches will be made,
but much campaigning will b. In
dulged in from early dawn until a
late hour tonight, Personal appeals
for individual votes will consume the
few remaining hours before the re-
turns are in.