Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15

at length upon Judge Woodhouse's party
record, and he also presented voluminous
papers to show that his candidate was the
choice of the Democrats Of Princess
Anne.
Mr.. Maynard seconded the nomination
Of Mr.. White In short, forclble speech.
TO INVESTIGATE THE CHARGE.
This contest engaged the attention OF
the caucus Nr more than two hours, and
the discussion became both personal and
serious in it's character. DIR. Snead inti-
mated that charges might be made az
fecting the habits of Judge Woodhouse,
which led Mr.. Foster TO remark that
those living in glass-houses should not
cast stones.
This caused Mr.. Saunders to inquire as
TO the significance of such insinuations,
and finally, after considerable confusion,
Mr.. Diggs secured the floor and repeated
a conversation that he had had with a
son of Judge Woodhouse. In which the
latter was quoted as saying that the alle-
cation with reference to his father ap-
piled with equal force to Dr. Snead.
The Princess Anne member, with great
emphasis, denied the allegation affecting
him, and Senator Foster as earnestly de-
clared his belief in the innocence of Judge
WOodhouse.
The rules were suspended, and the
county of Loudoun was taken up, and
Judge r. II. Tebbs. the incumbent, was
nominated without opposition.
WISE CASE GOES OVER.
Shenandoah was passed and the Wise
judgeship taken up. This county was
passed over previously, owing to the pas
sage of a resolution by the present Legis-
lature to investigate its criminal expen-
ses. After some discussion, in which
Senator Kane advocated the consideration
of the Wise case, though saying
he courted a full investigation. Mr.. Win
borne opposed the motion, and Wise was
passed over.
The caucus adjourned at 1915 until
Thursday night
Reception to Legislators.
The reception given by the ladies in
charge of the Home for Incurables yes
terday afternoon was not as largely at
tended as was expected, probably due to
the inclemency of the evening. Dainty
and tempting refreshments were served
by the ladies in the basement, and the
evening was a most pleasant one. There
are at present eleven inmates OF the
home, and the building Is crowded. The
applications for admission have been
very numerous, but they have had TO be
refused The building was inspected by
the visitors, and the cosey and CHEEKY
quarters of the unfortunates within the
walls of the home attracted general ex-
pressions of qualification. incidentally,
II may be mentioned that to-day Is do
nation-day at the home, and the ladies
showed the visitors the two empty pam
tries as evidence of the fact that the
donations expected to-day are badly
needed
A bill will be introduced in the House
to-day, carrying an appropriation of $500
for the support of the home. The ladies
will make an earnest campaign for the
bill.
Notes of Personal Interest.
The condition of DR.. n. b. Neblett,
delegate from Lunenburg county, who
had an operation for appendicitis per-
formed at st. Luke's Home last Thurs
day, was not so favorable last night. but
at a late hour he was resting well.
There is strong opposition TO the con-
flrmation of the appointment OF Mr.. West
as Superintendent of Schools Of Norfolk
county. An official OF the county was
here yesterday, and stated that he would
make a strong effort to induce the Sem
ate to turn down the appointment.
Dr. Benjamin B. Warmer, of Newport
News, Is an applicant for the position OF
quarantine officer at that port DIR. War
rlner arrived here yesterday for the pur-
pose Of looking after his interests.