Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-25
SENDS THE CHARGES.
Another Letter from Randolph Giving
More Details and Names.
MEMBERS OF BOARD ARRIVE.
President of the Institution Thinks
the Whole Thing Grows Ont Of
spife-\o Caucus on the Election
Bilis-Mnttcrs Before Committees.

Biiis-Mnttcrs Before Committees.
The special committee from the Senate
and House charged with the investiga-
tion Of the allegations concerning the
morale Of the Deaf. Dumb and Blind
Institution at staunton met yesterday
morning. but transacted no business.
Mr.. Charles r. Bland. to whom RAN
dolph first wrote. received yesterday
from the Norfolk mute lot of papers
Incorporating specific charges OF wrong
doing at the institution. He submits
grave charges against the management,
including drunkenness. immoral conduct
toward female students, and even infan-
ticide. Some Of these he claims to have
seen with his own eyes. and he sub
mits letters from his wife. Mr.. and
Mrs T. l.. Fentress. and Mr. and Mrs.
James A. Murden. who also prefer
charges against the institution
no GROUNDS FOR CHARGES.
Mr.. Samuel Forrer Of Messy Creek.
who is president Of the Board of Di-
rectors, and Captain Thomas J. Crow
der, Of stanton. a member Of the
board, arrived in the city yesterday. Mr..
Forrer was seen at the Exchange Hotel
last night by a Dispatch man and
asked If he thought there were any
grounds for the charges against the
institution. None. whatever" was the
reply. # have been on the board three
years. and have watched over the in
sttution carefully during that time. and
have not seen or heard one thing
that would cause me to suspicion any
immoral action on the part Of any Of
the teachers or attaches
These charges preferred by Randolph
are, believe, the outsroWth Of pique.
lie mas been an applicant for several
years for position a. teacher in
the institution, and has himself written
repeatedly to Mr. Doyle, urging his
claims for position. His wife has also
written In his behalf. and several DAYS
ago Mr. Doyle showed me a very friend
ly letter written 10 him by Mrs. Ran
dolph' asking him 10 use his influence
IN behalf Of her husband The whole
thlng' | believe, Is that Mr.. Randolph
IS disappointed. and takes this method
Of showing H. lie bore a very good
record when at the institution as a pupil
and those who know him and Know
the institution are astounded at his ac-
ton.
The whole affair is very unfortunate
but haven't an idea but that the in
stitution will come out with flying col
ors."
THERE WILL BE no Caucus.
Though. as stated in these columns y
petition for a caucus next "Wednesday
night for the consideration OF the elec,Io1
laws has been signed by the requisite
number Of the Democratic members. the
caucus viii hardly be held. as no call will
be issued therefor The sentiment Is
against such caucus. and many mem
bers who signed the petition have recon-
sldefed ana are opposing the movement.
PROTECTION OF FISH.
The House Committee on the Chesa-
peake and It's Tributaries met Yesterday
afternoon and decided 10 report fayorably
a bill which makes il mlsdemeanor 10
iniure fsh-boxes and the artificial breed
ing Of fish in charge OF the Fish Commis-
sioner The committee also reported
iaForably M Diggs's bin amending the
law 100 regard 20 fishing in the York.
Mattaponi. and Pamunkey rivers The
bill provides that pound nets. purse nets.
and other fixed devices shall not be used
in the York river below Gloucester Point
on the Gloucester side IN water deeper
than twenty-five feet. elsewhere In York
river IN water deeper than ten feet. and
in the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers in
water deeper than six feet. The bin was
favored by the delegates ana senator's
representing the counties bordering on
these rivers. The only objection was
raised By Mr. Hathaway. Of Lancaster.
who desired 20 have the use Of purse nets
allowed.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Mr. Diggs yesterday offered in the
House the following joint resolution,
which was agreed TO:
Resolved by the House Of Dele
gates Ohe Senate concurring) That the
Committees for Courts Of Justice Of the
Senate and House Of Delegates be au-
thorized and instructed 10 sit jointly and
consider what amendments. if any. are
necessary to be made to the Constitution.
and should said committees deem \ neces-
sary to propose any such amend
ments. they shall report such bill or bills
rs may be necessary TO amend said Con-
stitution. and provide for submitting the
same TO the voters Of the State.
THE CONVICT LABOR BILL
The Trades Councils committee and
the advocates of the bill providing for the
labelling or marking OF convict
made goods will be given a hearing before
the House Committee on Prisons and
Asylums this afternoon at o'clock In
Room No. /. Capitol building. This hear
ing had been fixed for last night. but was
postponed till to-day
\ movement which is rapidly gaining
strength is in progress among a number
Of the druggists of the city TO secure
legislation for the radical amendment or
repeal OF the existing pharmacy law.
which was lobbied through during the
closing days Of the last legislature.
RaiIroad Property.
The Senate Committee on Roads and
Internal Navigation met Yesterday after
noon. and reported favorably Mr.. May
1ard's bill I'M relation 10 how much land
D railroad corporation may own. The only
change made In the presnt law is that
IL IS provided that a railroad company
may own at its terminus such land as
In the judgment OF the Railroad Commis-
sioner is necessary for its buildings and
Yards