The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-06
oxster Question In Politics.

Oyster Question In Politics.
WELDON. n. c., Sept. Especial. j
The Third party. feeling, which IS consid-
cradle in the First Congress district. Is
strengthened by the division upon the
ovstar ouestion. Shell Fish Commissioner
T,uoas has become unpopular by reason OF
his course, and charges have been pre-
ferred against him. gentleman OF promi-
nence in that section OF the State, who was
a witness before A. W: haywood. conl-
missioner. appointed by the Governor 10
investioate these charges. says they were
eleven in number; that Conn missioner Lucas
admitted the truth of nine OF them; one OF
the remaining charges was proved, ana
tnr.her evidence will be taken by Mr.. Hay
wood ON the 18th instant. The Investigation
was held at New Berne last week. Inc oppo-
siton TO Mr.. Lucas course seems 70 De gen.
eral with everybody except about thou
sand "tongers." who cannot WORK IN tne
deem water. but still oppose dredging IN IT,
They have had exclusive monopoly OF the
oyster beds 90 long that they feel as II they
had a right TO them. II is this class whicn
Mr.. Lucas is said to favor to the INJURY OF
ali Others. This question will be prominent
in nearly every county In the ols-
trict in the campaign. and IL Is pro-
bable that many who otherwise Wouiu
remain in tke Democratic party WIZ
party. It will also enter more or less ipto
the congressional canvass. 1t is announced
ON the authority OF Republican nigh Ia
the councils Of his party that Mr.. Moye' the
Third party candidate for Congress N INC
Frat district will not accept. lie is now
clerk of the Superior Court OF PITT county
and gives that as his reason for declining.
But it is generally known that he cannot
possibly be elected but that his candidacy
endaugers the election of the Democratic
candidate. Efforts have been made to induce
Pool. the Republican candidate. TO win
draw in Moves favor. Should this De uohe
Move would not hesitate TO accept. hopiag
TO secure the Republican vote in addition 10
his own following. Under these conditions
Branch. the Democrat, would easily WIN;
Pool has resisted all appeals thus 1ar' hhu
remains in the field, and II Is now tnouent
he will keep up his candidacy until election
day. DR.. Palemon John. editor OF the Caro-
linan. Republican organ. says Mr; Pooi
shall not withdraw, and DR.. John. VINO IS
Federal Office holder, IS the leader OF MS
marty and has much influence with the rank
and file. la the meantime Mr.. Branch Is
making gallant canvass. aud Mr. Moye re-
mains silent. attending to his duties as Clerk
Of the court.
has had under consideration the building
of line from Wadesbcro 10 Winston. he
Gently surveyors have been IN Davidson
county surveying route The surveying
has been made beyond Lexington, and the
company finds it 81 far all that could be
wished They are now engaged IN survey
in from Paramount in Davidson. TO " IN
ston. Nothing concerning this enterprise
can be found out definitely. but 1t Is under
stood the company ASKS nothing Dut inc
right Of way. They ask no SUBSCRIPTIONS
and will build the road. II 1t be quiz al ai''
at their own expense.
The crops in this section have greatly
improved since the drought. The season
able rains and the warm weather bave been
most beneficial TO them. and tho yield Will
not be as short as was at inst supposed.
The farmers are cheerful ~ the prospects.
The crops this year have been made at less
than any during the past ten wears. There
has been but little grass, and the farmers
are learning 10 be more economical.
Judge ". p. Byrum. whom the Repuoli-
cans would like very much 10 nominate tor
Governor. and who would undoubtedly be
"A very strong candidate, says he IL not
candidate Tor Office. aud VIII not accept that
or any other nomination under any circum-
stances. Judge Bynum once before refused
the gubernatorisl nomination from his
party. Colonel James J.. Boyd is looked
upon now as the most probable nominee
since Judge Bynum's peremptory refusal
to accept.