Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05

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lated any plan, however. as TO now tne
| hodv should proceed TO make any need
| ed amendments.
FAyoRs SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Mr.. James Mann. member Of the House
| from Nottoway. when asked as 10 wna'
means he thought should be adopted In
dealing with the many proposed amend
| ments TO the Constitution, said: II think
, that there should he appointed speciai
committee, which should consider all pro-
positions i'm reference to amendments 10
the Constitution. l also favor IKE spe-
cial committee TO inquire into the ad-
mlnistration of the financial affairs OF
the government. and TO report such legis-
lation as It may think Will attain the
object OF retrenchment without any
sacrifice Of efficiency"
ELECTION OF JUDGES.
The caucus for the nomination OF
Judges OF county courts has not been
called, but II will almost certainly be
held Monday night. There are contests
in various counties, and IL Is probable
that quite warm scenes will be witnessed
before selections are made In many
cases.
Among the contests not already men,
toned in the Dispatch Is that for the
counties of Giles and Bland. Judge Mar
tin does not desire to serve longer, and
Mr.. Bernard Mason, OF Giles county, and
Mr. Fulton Kegley, of Bland. are aspi-
rants for the office. The Senator and
Delegate from Giles favor the Giles man,
but the Bland candidate will protest.
The fight will have to be settled by the
caucus, as neither side will consent to
compromise.
CIRCUIT JUDGESHIP FIGHT.
The Southwest also furnishes a contest
for circuit judgeship that is warm and
exciting great interest. Judge Samuel
w. Williams, who resigned the judge
ship of the circuit composed OF Pulaski,
Giles Wythe, Bland, Tazewell, Carroll,
and GTayson counties, was succeeded by
Judge II. G. Jackson, appointed by Gov
ernor O'Ferrall. Judge Jackson is can
didate for election and his place is also
sought by j. w. Hicks, of Tazewell, and
Robert French. OF Bland, both prominent
lawyers. Judge Jackson was Gold
Democrat at the last election. and though
generally endorsed by the bar Of the
counties of the circuit. a strong opposi-
ton is being made to his election by the
Democrats of that section.
FIGHTS IN MANY COUNTIES.
Though Judge William billiard has
been Judge OF the County Court Of AM
herst for eighteen years, there is a
strong fight being made for his position
by Messrs. Kinkle Allen and Bentley
Campbell, and Colonel Burks Christian.
None of them have been endorsed by
their representatives in the Legislature.
Judge James l.. Taliaferro. appointed
by Governor OFerrall 10 the county
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cant by the resignation OF his father,
General William y. Taliaferro. is a cam
didate for election, but Mr. Charles Cat
lett a prominent citizen, but not a law
yer. is a strong opponent. The case is
one that has attracted a great deal of
attention.
The contest for the judgeship in STAFF
ford and King George counties has not
been adjusted, though Mr.. Berrey has
been besieged to induce him to indorse
a candidate. Judge Ashton, who has been
on the bench for number of years, is
opposed for reelection by Mr.. r. ii. L.
Chichester. Of Stafford. Mr.. Berrey has
not, and probably will not endorse either
candidate. Judge Ashton is here in The
interest of his candidacy.
THE BOTETOURT JUDGESHIP.
The contest for the judgeship in Bote-
tourt county seems 10 have been about |
declared off-that is, at least. the Opin- |
on of Mr.. X. b. Stoner, the Delegate |
from that county. He says that Judge |
w. b. Simmons, the present judge, who
was defeated in the judicial primary may |
lave a petition submitted, asking that he
be appointed. but 1t is not regarded as
and Mr. G.. w. Breckenridge
who received a large majority in the pri-
D. sa1 no nafa act a
Ittracted considerable attention, owing
o the refusal of Judge Simmons 10 en-
er the primary. and his subsequent de-
laraton of intention to contest for cleo
ion by the Legislature.
IT MAY BE UNANIMOUS.
The opinion was expressed among mem
ers of the Legislature yesterday that
senator Daniel would be returned to the
enate by a unanimous vote, the Re
ublican members voting for him. 1t
5 thought that Senator Mills, of Texas,
; about the only Senator who has ever
eceved such an honor, and Virginians,
Without respect to party, believe that
enator Daniel is fully as deserving or II.
he Senator will be elected by the Gene
al Assembly on Tuesday, the 18th instant,
he time prescribed by law.
THE REGISTERS FORCE.
Mr.. ]. w. Richardson held a reception
1 his office yesterday morning, which
,as attended by a large number OF his
riends, who desired TO extend congratu-
atoms upon his nomination by the eau
US to the office of Register of the Land
fice 1t is understood that there VIII
e no changes in the clerical force in MI.
office, and that Mr.. G. w.
arter and Mr. Lee Sexton will be re-
lined. Mr.. Richardson has the appoint
tent of five watchmen at salary o. $50 {
month four Capitol policemen, at a
llary of SEQ per month; engineer OF build
lgs and grounds, whose salary is $1,000
year; two firemen and two elevator men,
no draw $50 per month; two janitors,
moderate salaries, and perhaps other
important laborers. 1t is believed
lat the present employees will be re-
lined.
is A WORKING HOUSE.
Speaker an is at work now preparing
list Of the House committees. The lively ,
.ssions Of the House have afforded him ,
I opportunity to become acquainted with
,e members, and he will thus probably ,
: enabled to make a better selection
IAN had the body adjourned until to- ,
orrow, after being convened Wednes-
Nv. which has been the custom here
fore
The House is going ahead almost at i
eak-neck pace this session, at least the
,dy has taken that gait thus far. The S
laracteristic traits of the old members g
e already being shown. Mr.. Merritt
poke of Norfolk, who has earned for a
.s.a-Is .to ,it1a ssfrha Wafch-DOg of the