The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

publicans. II Is prima face evidence that
he is pandering 10 that party, and IL rsts
with him TO disprove the charges. which
In the present instance, he has failed 10
do"
THE INCUMBENT WINS.
Senator Boykln moved, after the reading
OF the two reports. that the one presented
by the majority be adopted. The motion
was carried.
The nominations we're declared TO be
IN order Mr.. Jennings Of washington
presented the name of Mr.. w. NJ. Foster
for the judge7hip.
Mr.. Saunders. OF Franklin, stated tnat
no evidence had been produced that Dem
ocrats had been applicants for the place
to which Republicans had been appointed
by Judge Oglesby. and that the latter was
endorsed by the Democrats OF the county
who claim that 1t would be TO the best
interests OF the Democratic party 10 have
Judge Oglesby reelected.
Senator James OF Danville. in advo-
eating the nomination OF Judge y. =.
OgIesby. read telegram received from
Judge ID. w. Boiling. n former member
OF tho General Assembly, which was as
follows:
County Court to-day; have talked free
ly with people. 10 would be disastrous
10 itt Obi'ohy ev "V'''-
him.
Mr.. Mnter. OF Bedford thought that
inasmuch as the Democracy OF Carroll
county had petered out that 1t might be
best 10 elect a new man. who might bring
new life into the Democratic party there.
He therefore advocated the nomination
Of Mr.. Foster.
DR.. Winston. Of Hanover, spoke in sup
port Of his minority report ana MT
Parks, Of Page the chairman OF the com
mittee explained in detail the testimony
submitted 10 the committee.
The roll was then called and the votes
were cast largely in favor OF Judge
Oglesbv. and tcfore the call could be
finished the nomination OF Judge Oglesby
was made unanimous on motion OF Mr.
Jennings. Of Washington.
FRANKLIN county was next called ana
Mr. Saunders placed I'm nomination the
present incumbent. Judge George u. re-
ters. who was nominated by accidmauoh'
JIrDGE SMITH REFLECTED.
The next discussion arose when the
district composed OF James CITY, ana YORK
and the city of WILLIAMSBURG was reach-
ed. Mr.. Thomas Temple Powell the deie-
gate from Newport News, placed IN hoin-
nation the present incumbent, Judge SID
ney Smith.
senator Barnes i'm a .forcible and elo-
Quent mErrer placed ll hVHiildliO" %'''
r. r. Armstead.
ON motion Of Senator Mushbach the
nsndinp question was then ordered and
The rcu WAS called. When 81 votes had
been cast for Judge Smith and 10 Tor
Mr.. Am stead. the nomination OF the
for, .er was on motion OF Senator Barnes
mad II animous.
King william county was next called
ard Mr Digs nominated the present IN
cumbent. Judge O. o. Gwathmey, VINO
was non mated by acclamation.
For Lunenburg county Judge George
c. organ was nominated for another
term by acclamaucn, On motion OF Seha-
tor Turnbull
THERE WERE NO CHARGES.
When Princess Anne county was reach
81 the report of the committee was call
ed for but Senator Lowry stated that
the committee had no report 10 make IN
asmuch as no charge had been preferred
against Judge John j. Woodhouse
Senator Foster, Of Norfolk city, then
withdrew the name Of Judge Woodhouse
whom he had placed IN nomination at
previous meeting.
Mr Diggs then arose to question OF
personal privilege, and said
81 hold in my hand a letter from Mr..
W. Nick Woodhouse. i'm which he says
that the statement made by me in the
caucus a few days ago, in regard 10 Dr.
Snead. based upon information received
from him is erroneous.
II also wish to state that nothing was
further from my purpose when ! arose
from my seat than 10 say anything that
would reflect in the slightest degree upon
the gentleman from Princess Anne. but
the remark was drawn from me by nu-
merous questions propounded to me while
on my feet. which questions. as ! con-
sidered. were asked in Jest and answered
i'm Jest / did not think it would get in
the papers and be taken seriously and /
take pleasure In making this statement 10
correct. as far as possible. any injustice
that may have been done
Or. Snead. of Princess Anne. then placed
I'm nomination Mr. Benjamin ID. White,
who was nominated by reclamation.
When the name of Warwick county was
called. Mr. Montague, Of Elizabeth CITY,
placed I'm nomination the present incum-
bent. Judge Baker T. Lee. The nomina-
ton was seconded by Mr. Powell of New
port News: Mr.. Withrow. Of Allegheny.
bath and Highland Senator Barnes. Of
New Kent and Mr.. Stubbs, Of Gloucester.
on motion OF Mr.. Bland. from King and
Queen. Judge Baker Il. Lee was nominated
by acclamation.
wise county was me last one on the
list. and when il was reached, senator
Kane placed in nomination the present
icumbent. Judge H. A. w. Skeen, who was
also nominated by acclamaton.
The caucus adjourned at IL o'clock.