The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Portsmouth. took the lead in advocating
IL. MIR. Cooke assisted Mr. Maupin by
proposing amendments that were not
acceptable to the friends Of the meu-
sure. Messrs. Mcl.ae, Reddy, Ran
dolph Harrison. Diggs, and Lee went
to the assistance OF MIR. Bland Final
ly MIR. Maupin got an amendment adop-
ted eNempting Henrco county In which
the Richmond Baseball Park is located
from uhe operations OF the bill. Mr..
Dlggs moved to dismiss the measure.
which was voted down, and after some
nlibustering the measure was rec5m-
mltted being sent this time to the
Committee ON Militia and Police, OF
which Mr. AlcRae is chairman.
Great interest is felt In the caucus
of the Democratic members to be held
next Monday night to consider the eIec-
tion bills. The necessary signatures
were gotten only after much labor and
extended efr2rt. 1t is not expected the
question can be disposed of I'm one
night. Perhaps several meetings will
be held. 1T would not be surprising
to sec Senator Martin here about the
time OF the caucus as IT Is pretty
well known fact that he had consider-
able to do with the passage of the Wal
ton bill THE plan of the fair election"
Democrats will probably be to take no
caucus action and. therefore, not make
Wis q puitS qucSlloH.
There is hardly any doubt that the
Maupln anti-Eambling bin will pass
The religious people are hard at work
ana are lnboring systematically Pcti-
tions are pouring In upon some of the
doubtful delegates asking them to sup
port the measure. II is going to be
made ,ho, for some who refuse 10 give
the bin their votes. The Religious Her
aid Is especially active for the bill and
h.N k.,t a
active efforts In lis behalf The friends
of the proposed compromise bill
practically admit their defeat In
the House. but say they will win in
the Senate.
The banquet given to the members
OF the Legislature at the Jefferson to-
night by the Chamber of Commerce
was most elegant affair More than
25o people sat down to the feast. Prcsl-
dent Huwes, OF the Chamber, presided,
ana toasts were responded to as fol-
lows: Government" Gov. O'Ferrall;
virginia. l4icut.-Gov. Kent; Justice"
Judge Keith; Our Lawmakers" Gen
George j. lIundley. The last named
gentleman took the place of Speaker
Ryan. who has II cold. II was long after
midnight when the asstmblage dispers-
ed.
The free silver sentiment among the
ileilIDeIS VI ttc iJcE Is very
All of-sth -Populists are
for the white metal and fully three
fourths Of the Democrats and nine
tenths of the Republicans are opposed
to the single gold standard. The State
Tomorrow will contain interviews with
nearly all the Senator's and Delegates
with reference to the currency question
and Presidential preference. About 80
per cent. are silver men, Few Demo-
Gratis have any choice as yet for Presi-
dent. The only names mentioned are
those of Cleveland, Hill. Whitney, Nor
rson. Stevenson. Campbell and Bnyard
Republicans are nearly unanimous for
Mckinley. while the Pops" are COM
pletely at sea as to the candidate Of
their party.
Judge Orgain, of Lunenburg left the
city at o'clock this morning presuma-
bly, for his home. 1t may be stated that
counsel for the Lunenburg prisoners
knew nothing of the intention of the
Sheriff to move them last night. and
were surprised this morning when they
learned that Marable and Pokey
Barnes had been carried away. Judge
Flournoy thinks the chances of clear
ing the woman are growing brighter
every day.
Solomon NIarab1e and Pokey Barnes
reached I.uvenberg court house under
Sheriff Cardozas escort this afternoon
and were safely lodged In JAIL no demon
citizens were placed on guard as
pretended.