The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-23
HERBERT'S TARGET PRACTICE
The Interesting Exhibition on The Poto-
mac Proving Grounds.
THE BRISTOL POST-OFFICE CONTEST.
Aner Many Delays tho Case IL Presented to
the Postmaster General-Anstousa AS
TO the Fate Of the Bland BIZ.
TlNYs BUREAU. RAILrY BUILDING.
WASHINGTON. March y. 1894.


tended Secretary Herbort's froiIc yester-
day and witnessed the trials OF the new
heavy guns were all returned TO the
city last night. but a quorum failed 10
show zap IN the House this morning. and
50 another day was practically wasted.
The exhibition OF yesterday at the
target shooting is said 10 have been a
magnificent affair. but a number Of the
congressman are said 70 have experienced
a cold chill. and numbers OF the en-
ployes were heart broken 10 think Of
the afternoons sport which consisted OF
firing the ten-inch guns. az cost OF
about 500 per shot. while so many OF
them are figuring on spring clothes ana
meeting maturing obligations sun rev
thousand dollars Is nothing 10 spend IN
comparison with the great store OF
knowledge and wealth Of pubic goou
resulting from the positive information
as 20 how far 500 pounds OF powner WI,
drive a 200 pound steel shot INTO a s"hu
bank o.,..,,,
VS. JOY has been called up and all leaves
Of absence have been revoked, but sun
ra Democratic quorum fails 20 appear,
and as the report is In favor Of the
democrats the Republicans VIII hliouster
until the necessary strength Is at hand
IL act upon the case.
The Jackson city Gamblers.
Tho stories REGARDING the reported
s.,+ament that Governor O'Ferrall will
bresk up the new race-track and pool
eenue near Alexandria is still going the
rounds Of the papers. A prominent at
forney from Alexandria visited the Cap
iial this morning and when asked about
fhe natter said. Governor O'Ferrall
claims TO be a lawyer and as such ne
would not attempt TO interfere with the
fehts Of the race-track people. lie IS
quoted as having discovered some old
iaw under which II is said he will proceed.
hut OF course, this would be invalid, as
The recent Mushbach law not only repeats
The former act bearing his name, but
,ereals all other laws In conflict with
AIS PROVISIONS The State Supreme Court
has held I'm the trial of one Of the agents
~ The Dismal Swamp Lottery Company,
AZ the case of Justice vs.. The Common
wealth. that where two laws conflict the
more recent act prevails, and the former Is
rerealed by implication. even II not speci-
f.anv mentioned. So you can just put IT
down that when the Governor reviews
the situation he viii make no further
move than Coxey's army"
Mr. wiss's Work.
tho state Department this morning and
secured "a passport for Mr.. Polack. Of
Richmond a naturalzed citizen of the
United states who Is DESTROYS 10 revisit
his native land. lie also saw the First
Assistant pOstmaster-General and re-
outsteI the appointment of Mr. T. j.
Reilly as mail transfer clerk at the
Richmond p0st-ofiice, which was ordered
af once.
Attorneys practicing before the Supreme
Court of the District Of Columbia have
frequently complained that favoritism is
shown by the justices of that court TO
certain attorneys In the matter Of the re-
m0yM OF cases from one justice 10 an
other. in order TO correct this evil ala
1t really exist. Congressman Wise yester-
dav introduced "a bin in the House. IL IS
claimed bv prominent attorneys here that
some measure is actually necessary 10
secure a fair and impartial trial of many
cases coming before this court.
That Bristol Contest Again.
The Bristol post-ofhce matter after
having been subjected 10 many delays
Was formally presented 70 the Post
master General this morning. Senators
Harris and Bate. OF Tennessee, made
strong plea for their state and for me
continuation OF one Of their constituents
ia the office of postmaster Virginia was
aN.N represented UN f0ils t7i'tAteiAt NAt'-
shall and Senators Daniel and Hunton,
who strongly presented her claims and
earnestly urged the appointment OF Mr..
vs. A. RAIDER the present Mayor OF
Bristol. as postmaster. After listening
90 the arguments on both sides the
p0stmastcr-General voluntarily suggest
el as solution TO the difficulty that
primary election be held at which
Miss Allison and Mr.. Hackleroad should
De voted for and at which an Demo
cratic patrons Of the office residing with
in the corporate limits Of Bristol on
either side OF the line should be allowed
% vote. and further stated that he
would write 10 the parties interested
and advise this plan as the most salts
factory way OF settling the difficulty
st both Of the candidates mentioned
hy Tho p0stmaster-Generaia are from the
State ~ Tennessee his suggestion would
Indicate that the chances OF this plum'
which has been gathered by the state
Of tennessee for nearly thirty years
falling on the Virginia side Of the line
were very slim.
Mr.. Wilson'S Condition.
Congressman Marshall called at the
Agricultural Department this morning
and requested that Mr. Staufee. a resi-
dent OF his district, be placed on the
permanent roll OF the department
Or. VIM S. Christian, OF Urbanna, Mid
desex county, who was telegraphed some
days ago TO hold himself i'm readiness
20 go TO Mexico TO attend Hon. W L.
Wilson. called on Congressman Jones AT
She Capitol to-day. lie received a tele-
gram "a day or two ago from Mr. Wilson.
Jr. the son OF the congressman which
stated that his father had so far recover
cd ass 90 be able 20 start on the journey
home. and had left Mexico for Galveston,
Tex. Dr. Christian left Tor his home to-
cay highly gratifed that his services
were not needed.
What Will the President do with the
hand bin is still the subject OF serious
speculation al the Capitol. and. OF course.
'.eie is great conflict OF opinion as TO
As probable action. Congressman Tuck
ef called on Secretary Carlisle. and after
wards on the President in the interest of
tne measure but was unable to gather
any Information as 10 the Presidents
Intentions
Mr A. j. Morse. prominent citizen
'"e Eastern shore OF Virginia. who is
NtehsFely engaged in the Manhadden
'''''ies was at the Capitol to-day.
Postal Talk.