Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
STRIKE FOR FUNDS,
ludiclous Attempt 10 Contest Con-
gresham Jonsss Seat.
lie Has Not Lived In Virginia for
Four Years-sIis Chnrges Vague In.
the MISUNDERSTANDING Cemetery
Road.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December "
fspecial1 --One of tine first fruits OF
Reeds ee-eiection-committee scheme Is
the audacious attempt OF j. J. Mcponnep'
formerly of Northumberland county, Va
10 enter a contest for the scat TO when
w A Jones was elected In the Fret
Virginia District Mcdonnell mas no idea
whatever OF getting the seat. as the time
for notice OF contest Is long past, but ne
Is encouraged TO make the move to-day py
the partisan exhibitions OF the Repuoii-
cans. In the hope Of being allowed the
5000 usually given defeated contestants
for expenses. He has clumsy petiuon'
which, being irregular. because no preVi-
GUS notice OF contest was filed. was IN
geniously sneaked In by a DR.. Thomas,
Michigan member who Is no lawyer, ana
q poor politician, by means OF resoiu-
ton. This, in general charges fraud,
gross irregularities, and violations OF the
election laws in the First Virginia Dis
trict, without specifying when or where
they took place. The resolution and petit
ton, on motion of Mr. Crisp, were refer
red to the Committee on Elections.
McDcnnelrs petition charges. In the
most vague way. that 4,Sl2 votes cast for
him were thrown out, and LOO cast 1or
him were wrongfully counted ior Jones.
which. II properly counted, would have
given him the district by 800 majority:
II is the filmsiest pretext Tor contest
TO get 5000 that has ever been seen IN
the House.
NOT A vIRGINIAN.
Mcdonnell is not now a resident c.
last election. He was offered the privilege
of voting II he would make oath that
he was a citizen Of the State. but he
declined to do so. He has resided In
Washington the past four years or more.
and carries on the business Of retailing
kindling-wood. During the administration
of President Harrison he held an once
in the Interior Department, which ne
lost when Mr. Cleveland was elected,
He has been n resident of the District
nearly five years. and. consequently; Is
not a citizen or qualified voter OF Viz
ginia Mr. Jones was elected by over
Mr. McKenney to-day introduced bill
appropriating 10000 TO pulla ,I n,d
OF the city OF Petersburg to Poplar Grove
National Cemetery, In the county OF
Dinwiddie. which was referred 10 'he
Cornnittee on Military Analrs.
M Mckinney will urge the passage
of this bin. and he has every reason ~
be,feye that the Republican majority VIII
favor II. The road is badly needed, anu
there has been compliant ct TOT man and vis
tors because of the bed condition OF tne
highway to the cemetery named
PERSONAL
Mr.. william II. Mosley. of Richmond
who was a doorkeeper during the Fli ~
second and recs sIeg- '",'' cS ~1'''
lion from the new Republican
Doorkeeper. informing him tnat DIS ST
vices would no longer be required. ana as
this missive was handed 10 him by an
Individual who had duly qualified as his
successor. he gracefully retired NJ.
Mosiey has been one OF the most popular
employees OF the House during the last last
fouf years. and he returns home this
evening with the best wishes or his recent
official associates. and the hope that they
will meet again on the crest OF future
Rspressntative Eiett returned this
morning. and was in his seat during the
brief session OF the House.
Congressman swanson Is also PACK IRON Snl
scribes as a most charming and brilliant
social event.
Mr. Barrett and his bride are now here.
stopping at the Shoreham. where the
former is receiving the congratulations
OF his numerous newspaper and otner
friends in this city.
Messrs; Tucker, Tyler, otey Turner ,,sT
have gone home for the holidays.
Besides Messrs. Swanson and Elicit.
Messrs. Meredith. Jones, and Mckinney
were at their posts in the House to-
Major Jed Hotchkiss, of staunton. Va.
is in the city, stopping at the Hotel Re-
gent
The hotel arrivals to-day include the
r. !. Pierce, Fl. Caldwell. wytheville
ya.i n. E; Lpscomb, and wife, and III, T.
mlnston, y. C., the Raleigh.
E H. Hutchinson. Richmond; w: H..
Hawkins, J. Fletcher. Virginia: NJ ;.
BBpGwyman,s Pratts. Va; John MCGOWAN
j; w, Grenier,. Richmond; T; L. Dening
and wife. staunton; A. Q. Holiday North
Carilina; ]. W. Walker North Carolina;
f. r. Stewart. Richmond, National.
G. J. Hemp. Richmond: X. II. McGinn:s.
North Carolina, Metropolitan.
THE VENEZUELAN FEVER
The panicky condition. OF Wall street
to-day had no effect in abating the burn
ing fever here in favor of the support
Of the President and the enforcement OF
the Monroe doctrine on the. American
Continent. If anything this patriotic feel
bate, even that cold and conservative
body. the United States Senate. passed
the House resolution authorizing the
report on the Venezuelan boundary-ques.
ton. and appropriating $4,000 to defray
the expenses thereof.
This was surprise. 1t was nearly 4:St
and IL was tho opinion that when thi.
aneSon IL communicated to the House
tomorrow both branches will adjourn
for the holidays.
store however. when there appeared or
the streets at later hour extra news
papers containing brief message from
View OF the critical situation. and tn
dacrease OF the gold reserve. promp
financial legislation, and advising agains
q holiday recess under these serious con
ditions The President advises as cur
for our recurring troubles a complete
CHANGE In our financial system. pending