The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-20
SHORE
PEOPLE ALARMED
Spanish Spies Said to be on the At
Iantic Coast.
JUSTICE WILSON FAV0RS ACTION
He Thinks the Strangers Should be
Arrested as Suspects - They arc
Photographing Bays and Inlets
other Items from the Capitol

Governor Tyler has received a letter
from Justice Wilson. Of Accomac county.
I'm which il Is stated that Spanish spies
are numerous on the Eastern Shore Of
Virginia. They have the people in a state
of great alarm and the Justice would like
to be given authority to arrest them.
Governor Tyler has not decided what
answer he will make.
Justice Wilson writes as follows:
Greenbackville. Va, May II. 1893.
His Excellency, Hon. J. Hoge Tyler. Gov
ernor Of Virginia, Executive Mansion,
Richmond. Va.
Dear sir.-From the multiplicity Of ru-
mors and reports that reach me daily,
am constrained to give notice thereof.
TO the Governor and commander Of the
forces Of Virginia that Il is the general
opinion and belief of the people residing
I'm the county of Accomac and especially
OF those citizens opposite and near by
Chincoteague Island, in said county, that
there Is a regular espionage by the Span
iards upon our Atlantic coast, that our
sea coast. harbOrs and inlets are being
photographed-wat distances, &c, are
being obtained by Spanish spies, who
without
pass from the terminus OF the Delaware,
Maryland and Virginia railroad now ope-
rated under the Pennsylvania railroad
system. at Franklin city. Va, the ter
minus OF said railroad at the Chinco-
league Bay.
THE PEOPLE UNEASY.
Much uneasiness IS manifested at this
place, Franklin City, and Chncoteague
island. as TO possible danger that may
accrue owing TO no authority here 20 in
tercept such suspects outside OF the re-
gular civil authorities. Therefore. might
IL not be well that some authority under
the military regime OF this state be au-
thorlzed and empowered to look after
such suspects" and have authority un-
der military law TO restrain such dan
eerous persons? our Eastern Shore
counties are liable. AT any time TO as
sault from desperados and especially at
the points indicated herein, great dam
age could be inflicted by a very incon-
siderable body Of armed hostiles.
| would be pleased to hear from you
In regard to the matter and should the
propositions and references herein con-
tanned be favorably considered. / would
then be pleased at your acquiescence
therein. to lay the matter before the pro-
per authorities at Washington, D. c.
Please advise at once. and you viii
greatly obllge many Of your constituents
as well the undersigned.
Your obedient servant.
LLOYD f. ]. WILSON,
Ex-Confederate Capt. Co. G.. 39th Regt.
Va. Vol. late war between the States.
WISHES TO RAISE A COMPANY.
Mr. j. T. Moore, OF Danville. has writ
ten to the Governor asking permission
10 form a company Of volunteers. The
Governor replied that Nirginia's quota
OF troops had been furnished the Federal
Government and many organized COM
panies had not been called out He was
unable to give the permission asked but
informed Mr.. Moore that a number Of
companies were being made up without
authority from the Governor. II Is posi-
Bile that these commands will at some
future time be accepted
IL is now settled fact that If the SOL
diers remain here until May 3Oth they
will parade on the occasion OF Hollywood
Memorial Day Governor Tyler will be
the orator The next day the Governor
will make the memorial day address at
Marion. Va
SOLDIERS TO TURN OUT
In response 20 a letter from Mrs. z. G.
Minor. Governor Tyler has written the
following letter:
Richmond. Va, May H. 1888.
Mrs. L. G. Minor, Richmond, Va.
Dear Madam.-Your note has just been
received. I hope / may find time 10 ar
range some thoughts worthy OF the occa-
sion. / am sure you must know the dim
culties surrounding me. / VIII DO the
best 1 can We should at all times be
ready TO contribute I'm whatever manner
called upon to help perpetuate and keep
sacred the memory Of our noble dead.
7 think II would he eminently appro-
pirate that the soldiers at Camp Lee, or
as many OF them as may be in camp al
the time should participate I'm these ceTe-
monies Those soldiers are the sons OF
these heroic sires who sleep In Hollywood
and whose deeds shed imperishable lustre
on the pages OF American history.
Yes. they shall be there II still under
my charge, and their tears will be min
lied with those OF our noble women. GOD
bless them I'm believing the graves OF
fathers and elder brothers who zen ii
the faithful service OF their country.
/ will have all arrangements made and
plans perfected under direction OF your
society. with great respect remain
Very truly yours,
j. HOGE TYLER
nc.rrrrr ~ VIRGINIA