The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-06
The Father Of the Constitutional conyen.
t|on Idea Thinks He Has Probably Lost.
REASONS FOR HOLDING A CONVENTION
senaior Witicrs Discusses tho ouc.
lion FRO nnd Con-Sonator Dnntel
SaiG - Favor II PREF. II. NJ. lInr.
ris VIII DO Bmrled In Hollywood
Denth OF u Young Doctor,

Senator Eugene Withers, who has been
SICK here FOR few days was well enough
10 leave for home to-day. Before his de-
parture he gave his views as TO various
objections to the proposed constitutional
convention. Mr.. Withers frankly admits
mat 1t looks s If the convention scheme
would be defeated, He says the Rcpub-
Leans are almost solldly against ii, and
there Is Aargc element iii the Democrat
&c party, including the Office holders, op-
posed to It,
Mr. Withers does not think the con
Vention would cost as m;;cn as its oppo-
nent claim. II would be composed Of
from 100 to $50 delegates. ana be In ses-
sion about ninety days. The cost would
not exceed the expense Of holding ses-
sion OF the Legislature and then, nc-
cordlng TO his way or thinking, the State
would save enough money In one year
under new constitution to pay for the
convention. With reference to the claim
that all needed amendments and
changes In the constitution can be made
by The stature. Mr.. Withers says
mat II IS not practicable, for two sue
ceSslve Legislatures must pass the
amendments and then the people have to
vote upon them.
DANIEL AND THE CONVENTION.
1t Is believed that Senator Daniel will
III inc course OF month or SO give cx-
preston TO his views on the subject of
the convention. Those who are supposed
20 enjoy his confidence, say that he Is
disposed TO approve or the holding Of a
convention, but that his mind Is not
fully made up.
WILL SLEEP IN HOLLYWOOD.
The remains OF the late lamented
Professor II. Fl. Hlrris, who died in
Lynchburg last night. will be brought
mere Tor lnterment in Hollywood The
FUNERAL VIII take place Sunday after
noon from Grace Street Baptist taber-
nacle J VIII be one OF the largest flu
nerals Richmond has had for many
years, and a number or DISTINGUISHED
preachers will take part In the service.
I'o-day the faculty and the students Of
Richmond College met In separate meet
inSs ana passed resolutions concerning
the death OF DR.. Harris. He was one OF
the most beloved men IN the Baptist de-
nomination.
DEATH OF A YOUNG DOCTOR.
Dr. w. u. Burfoot. well known
young physician, died here early this
morning. He had been sick for some
forly-tnree years old and was native
OF Chesterfield. He enjoyed quite an cx-
ten:ive practice here.
For some time back the colored So
Getty III Jackson Ward has been giving
entertainments to raise money for the
purpose Of sending the colored troops
10 the Inauguration Of M ajor Mckinley.
Now the troops are talking OF not go
ing, but to visit New York at the time
Grants monument Is Dedicated Those
who have been raising the money are
rcd hot over the matter. They want
the soldiers to take the Washington trip
or else remain ut home.
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TIL police are looking for the relatives
or John w. Bowers. who was drowned
Wednesday at Colonial Beach The only
thing known about the young man was
that he lived In Richmond Mr.. Bowers
here turned the letter over 10 Major
Howard, and the police are Investigate
Ing the case. The body was buried on
the beach. above high water malk.
Colonel John 3. Cary this morning re-
ceived 4 telegram from son Of DR.. c.
r. Williamson, the pastor OF the First
Christian church. OF Atlanta, who was
stricken with paralysis on Sunday It
says: Fathers condition is very favor
able. His Improvement l.: slow. but
steady" This intelligence will be pleas
ant news 10 the Doctors many friends
here.
Mr.. Charles Phillips. one OF Rich
mond's oldest citizens. and flther OF
Mr.. Charles 7. Phillips, Of the City Trea-
surer's office. Is very i'll. Little hope for
his recovery Is entertained.