Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
TWO FIGHTS ENDED.
THE JOINT CAUCUS MAKES JUDGE
SHIP NOMINATIONS.
The CONTESTS FULL OF INTEREST.
The Session Taken Up with the Rap
pahannock and the stafford and
King George Cnses-New Men Win
in Both Instances-Other Fights.

The Democratic caucus last night dis
ships. But these were two of the hottest
that will have been decided by the eau
Gus when all the judgeship nominations
are made. These were in the county of
Rappahannock and in the district COM
posed of Stafford and King George coun-
ties. The fight In these, particularly In
Rappahannock. has been particularly Bit
ter, and their final settlement is hailed
with relief by the legislators who have
had to adjudicate them.
OTHER CONTESTS WAITING.
There are still several judgeship con-
tests to be settled. notably those in Alex
andria, Fairfax. Montgomery, Princess
Anne. Augusta, and Carroll counties.
These will be brought up at Monday
nights caucus, 1t is thought. and settled
finally. An effort was made to arbitrate
the contest in Observation-Disclosures yes
terday by having the candidates-Judge
Love, the incumbent, and Delegate Louis
c. Barly-agree to submit to the award
Of Senator Mushbach, from that district,
but Mr.. Willard, of Fairfax, refused to
accept this method, and the contest will
be fought out in the caucus Monday
night
THE RAPPAHANNOCK FIGHT.
Last nights caucus was called to or
der at $40 o'clock by Senator Wickham.
An effort was made to have the caucus
adopt a resolution to meet again to-mor
row night, but 1t was decided to hold
,1otr fChf
1t was agreed to take up the Kappa
hammock judgeship contest first, owing
TO the illness of Delegate Settle, OF that
county. who was not able to remain IN
the hall all evening. He was not pre-
sent. however, and the regular order was
taken up
The counties Of. Henry and James City
were passed over, and DR.. Wallace nomi-
mated Mr.. X. II. l.. Chichester for the
iudgeship Of Stafford and King George.
MIR. Berrey presented the name Of Judge
Ashton as candidate for reelection,
claiming that a great majority OF the
| democrats of the two counties favored
his reelection. He stated that during
the service upon the bench Of Judge ASH
ton he had had only one decision reversed
Mr.. Embrey very strongly opposed the
nomination of Judge Ashton, and present.
ed n petition signed by 773 citizens, ask
| ing for the nomination of Mr.. Chichester.
Mr.. Mason seconded the nomination OF
Judge Ashton in strong speech, COM
mendlng him as a Democrat and judge.
WOULDN'T ADMIT ASHTON.
Mr.. Berry asked that Judge Ashton be
admitted to present his case. but the OPP
position was very strong, as manifested
| i'm several speeches. and the motion was
| lost by large majority.
Mr.. Murphy advocated Judge Ashton
| claims.
The caucus then proceeded to ballot.
hut by the time the call OF members was
| half taken IL was seen that Chichester
was nominated by an overwhelming ma
iority. and the selection was made unanl-
| nous. -
IN RAPPAHANNOCK.
The selection OF candidate for tn.
Rappahannock judgeship was then taken
up. and Delegate George w. Settle nomi-
mated Mr.. II. NJ. Dudley. He briefly re-
| viewed the situation in the county. de-
| claring that he had pledged himself to
| be guided by the will of the people. and
that that had been unequivocally express
ed in the primary. Mr.. Settle was most
heartily applauded when he concluded MS
eloquent advocacy OF Mr.. Dudleys s
| claims.
| Senator
nominating Judge James F. Strother. who
has been Judge of the County Court OF
Rappahannock He dwelt upon the
| splendid party and official record OF Judge
strother. and replied to some OF the
claims of Mr.. Dudley's friends.
The confusion, said TO be caused chiefly
by outsiders behind the rail, became sc
great that Mr.. Campbell, of Amherst,
| and Mr.. Foster, of Norfolk, had to re-
] ouest that the hall be cleared of all not
entitled to the privilege of the caucus
This was done, and the order was much
better.
Mr.. Jeffrles proceeded with his speech
making very strong presentation ol
Judge Dudiey's case.
JUDGES BY POPULAR VOTE.
Mr.. Parks, of Page, seconded the nomi
| nation of Mr.. Dudley in a forcible speech
In the course Of his speech Mr.. Parks
declared strongly against electing judges
by popular vote, which is practically the
result of choosing a candidate by means
of a primary. However. he thought tha
as the people Of Rappahannock hat
chosen this method Of selecting candi
/ date, the caucus was bound TO regard II
Mr.. Jeffries replied to Mr. Parks, sum
ming I'D finally for Judge Strother.
A vote was then taken, and the ballo
resulted:
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On motion of Mr.. Jeffries the nomina
tion of Mr.. Dudley was made unanimous
and the caucus adjourned TO Monday
night.
The Carroll Contest.
The special committee appointed by th'
| chairman of the joint caucus to investi
gate charges against Judge Oglesby, wh'
| is a candidate for reelection, met at TN
Capitol yesterday morning. Senate
James and Delegate Gwyn, OF Wythe
and Delegate Saunders, of Franklin. ap
peared for Judge Oglesby. and Dslegat
Jennings. OF Washington, and Mr.. Muck
OILS, Of Carroll, represented Mr.. Foster
the opponent OF Judge Oglesby.
Mr.. Nuckos stated that the signature
upon Mr.. Fosters papers were In TIL
handwriting OF the signers, while th'
same names on Judge Oglesby's wer'
not. Mr.. Nuckols stated that the name
unon Judge Oglesby's papers were pu
there by a son of one of the endorsers.
Owing TO the absence OF needed wit
nesses. the committee adjourned unti
Friday. Mr. Saunders. OF the counse
for Judge Oglesby claims that the mis-
appropriaticn OF funds charged is onl.
the Judges having ordered paid an orde
that the Board OF Supervisors had re
fused to order.
Bills to lie Reported.
The House Committee on Proposition
and Grievances met yesterday AFTERNOON
and reported the following bills favoraoly
By Mr.. Matthews? TO regulate the siz
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