The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-15
IT'S POSTMASTER DEGGE.
The NORFOLK CONTEST SETTLED
~ IaAI GENTLEM1N's F5FOR
Some Interesting Matters from the Eighth
Disirict-Rivai Claimants for the West
Point Onice-Wilson's Condition.
IINTs BUREAU. RAPLEY BUILDING,
WASHINGTON. March "A, 1891.

The postmaster at Norfolk. Congressman
Tyler and Air. Degge caiIed upon POST
moster-General Bissel early this morning
and the appointment followed within a
few hours. This closes what has been
an exciting contest, although the final
result has been discounted for some time
past. After the Inauguration OF Mr.
Cleveland Congressman Tyler endorsed
MIR. Glennan for the Norfolk post-olilce
Mr.. Degge, however. at once began the
securing OF endorsements for the office,
and obtaind very strong pledges Of sup
port. After the announcement by the
President Of his intention not 20 reappoint
the former officers, Mr.. Glennan with
drew from the contest. Congressman
Tyler then determined TO endorse the cam
didate who presented the strongest politi-
cal claims. lie carefully examined the
papers, and finally decided that Mir. Degge
was entitled to his endorsement. and con-
sequenty it was given. There We're several
other candidates. and the holding Of a
primary was suggested, but Ar. Dcgge
was the only candidate who announced
himself as willing to abide by this test.
and So the matter was dropped
MIR Degge is the editor OF the Norfolk
News and Courier is a young man Of
large capacity for work. and will make an
excellent postmaster He is in the city
to-day, and Will probably qualify and
take charge OF the Office Immediately after
his confirmation.
Mr. spooner's Death.
Messrs. +. Il. Parish, w. j. Keller and
Herbert Ningfed were in the city last
night returning to Charlottesville with
the remains of the late Mr.. Nj. NJ. Spooner,
whose mysterious death in Baltimore oc-
CURED Il few days ago. These gentlemen
were his closest friends. and they visited
the hotels here to get any information
possible regarding the movements OF Mr..
Spooner in this city. They found that he
arrived here on Thursday and registered
at the Hotel Johnson. On Friday morning
he settled his bill. and taking his valise,
told Mr.. Rees, the hotel clerk. that he
intended going 10 Richmond Here all
trace of his movements is lost. His body
was found in Druid Hill Park, in Balti-
more.
The authorities in Baltimore are still
searching for his effects, which they be-
lieve We're left at some hotel or restau-
rant.
The favorable report made by Senator
Daniel from the Committee on Claims
yesterday was on a bill to execute the
findings Of the Court OF Claims in the
matter of the claim Of William b. isaacs
& Co. and authorizes the Secretary OF
the Treasury TO pay to this firm, as as
signees Of the Bank Of Virginia, sl6sO Tor
gold belonging 10 that bank taken by the
United States on the 2Sd Of August lhoo'
The members OF the firm at that time
were Nessrs William B. lsaacs, william
G. TAYLOR and John c. Williams, doing
business as William b. lsaacs q co.
To Restore Major Barney's Rank.
Senator Hnton to-day introduced Dill
In the Senate to restore Major Robert I.
Barney to the rank of major In the army
and place him on the retired list without
pay ....,.,,
Another subject OF bitter contention
was to-day eliminated from the political
situation in the Eighth congressional
district. The Leesburg postmastersnlp'
over which quite a controversy has peeh
carried on for come time by the 1rlehus
of the two candidates, Messrs Harper
and Morris doth OF whom are simon
pure Democrats, and thoroughly equipped
for the discharge Of the duties OF the
office) was disposed of to-day by the
Postmaster-General by the appointment
of Mr.. Frank j. Morris as postmaster
The contest over this position was so
warm that Congressman Meredith, III
Justice to his constituents, could do noun
inc but endorse the candidate whose
petition bore the names Of majority OF
the Democratic patrons Of the Office. In
order TO determine this. Mr.. h. V, White
and Cant. William y. Lynch both Sign
ers Of the Harper petition, were agreed
unon by the candidates 10 examine the
petitions and render their decision. when
should be final. They having decided that
Mr.. Morris had secured the desired ma
iority. Postmaster-Generai Bissell closed
The matter at once by the appointment
of Mr. Morris.
The rival delegations from West Point,
Va. each contending for the appoint
ment of their candidate 10 the posthhp-
tership of that town, met last hisht at
the chambers of Congressman Wise
where the whole matter was discussed III
the friendliest manner. Nothing was hrs-
ed by either side against the competency
or character of either Of the candidates,
hut as Mr. HowertOn has already been re-
commended for appointment by Congress
man Wise, It is very probable that the
Post-Ofice Department will ask for good
and sufficient reasons should he desire 10
request a change.
Dr. Christian TO 90 to Mexico
DR.. William s. Christian. Of Urbanna'
MiddIesex county, Va, has received
telegram from the son OF Hon. William
l.. Wilson, asking If he would hold him-
self I'm readiness 10 go TO Mexico al M
mediate notice, to which he replied affirm
atively. Or. Christian has treated many
cases of typhoid fever successfully, ana
is a nhysician OF broad ideas and great
exnerjence Mrs Wilson Is niece OF
DIR Christian. and 1t Is not thought mere
thar MIR. Wilson'S condition Is more Sc
rious but that her anxiety would De
e,rsatIv relieved at having the Distinguish
ed natient under the care OF a mehoeT
of the family. ma. =, tho
Mr. w. II. Tomney, the editor OF tne
ciada snrings Citizen, and q member or
~ Vi.ainia House Of Delegates from
wasbington county, left for his nome
-, nie,ht after visit of some days IN
,I,is citv. Mr.. Tomney is a bright aud
energetic young man. ana an eAceil.iil
exponent Of the young Democracy oi 'nv
commonwealth.
The River and Harbor Committee, whose
work was greatly delayed by the absence
of Chairman Blanchard, who spent some
time In Louisiana during the senatorial
contest. are working hard now 20 gel
their bill In shape TO present 10 the
House. AS Congressman Jones, or VIZ
,inia is not only a member or thiS COM
nirtee but also OF the Election Commit
,sa his time is almost entirely consumed
bv his attendance on the meetings OF MS