Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-27
THE EASTERN SHORE.
GOVERNOR TYLER MAKES A GOOD
IMPRESSION ON HIS RECENT TRIP.
THE STATE BOARD OF FISHERIES.
Action of the Executive in This Mat
ter Awaited with Deep Interest,"
The New Judge QuaIines-The Pro-
posed Bridge.
posed Bridge

ONANCOCK, March 26.-(special)-
Governor Tylers visit to the Eastern
Shore has started a great deal OF specu-
lation here as to his choice OF man TO
fill the very important Office Of president
of the Board OF Fisheries. Drs. Fletcher
and Bowdoin each have strong backing
among the people generally. and the
newspapers of the county have taken
decided stands in favor OF the one or the
other Of these two candidates, ana the
editorial warfare now going on between
the Enterprise, Of Accomac, and the
News, of this place, IS getting spicy and
hot. The thoughtful people on the Shore
who have studied the great consequences
involved In this appointment, and in the
proper and efficient execution OF the
provisions OF the LeCato bill, by which
this Office was created, are far more
concerned about the success or failure
OF that bill and the character and eiii-
cheney Of the man who may be charged
with enforcing It's provisions than they
are In the candidates themselves. The
people referred 10 recognize the fact
that a crisis in the oyster business. ana
in the lives OF the thousands Of our peo-
pie who have hitherto earned living for
themselves and families upon the oyster
rocks, Is at hand. They fully appreciate
the tremendous consequences involved in
the failure Of the 'DeCato BILL; they
know full well what to expect from the
western members of the Legislature TWO
years hence If the LeCato bill should
fail to fulfil In a reasonable degree the
promises made for it by its friends; they
know that the bread and meat OF
thousands in Tidewater Virginia depends
upon the intelligent and efficient enforce
ment or execution Of its provisions.
Therefore, they hope that whichever one
of these candidates the Governor may
select. or if neither of these shall be
chosen. then that upon whomsoever the
Governor shall bestow this office, with
it's fearful responsibilities, he may be
fortunate enough to find the man 10 fit
the place in every essential characters
tic. We are glad to know that the Gov
ernor has taken high and PATRIOTS
grounds in dealing with this matter. He
was heard to declare that he viewed the
appointment Of this commission as being
probably the most important act OF his
administration, and that in order to get
the right men he would turn down his
strongest political supporter, or his bro
Their even.
The people here were delighted to meet
the Governor, and all are outspoken in
his praises. They believe that we have
wise man and a true patriot in the
Executive chair at Richmond.
THE NEW JUDGE.
Samuel T. Ross, Esq, recently elected
Judge of this county, qualified on the
NJ
Accomac County Court.
A local-option election will be held in
the present "dry" districts of Metompkin,
Lee. and Pungoteague on the 23d Of April.
The Peninsula Fair Association will
hold its first fair during the first week
in August and the Eastern Shore Agri-
cultural Association will hold theirs upon
the grounds near Keller, about the ed
| of August.
The game wardens are active in pre-
venting violations Of the game laws.
! Captain John Stiles was arrested last
week in Hoy Island bay. and was sent
| to jail in default Of payment of a 500
| fine.
A handsome gavel, made of wood taken
| from the house of Joshua Thomas, 1.-THE
Parson of the Islands" who spent many
| years of his useful life on Tangier. and
preached TO the British during their &C.
| cupancy of that island in the war OF
| 1872, was presented to Bishop Newman,
| the presiding officer Of the Wilmington
| Conference, now holding its session at
| Lewes, Del.
AN EXPENSIVE NEW BRIDGE.
A long and expensive bridge will soon
| be constructed across Machipango creek.
| by a company organized for that pur-
| pose, 1t will be a toll bridge, and will
| open up TO a convenient point on the
| railroad a very rich and thriving section
| Of the country known IA Upshur's Neck.
Bloxom Station has been selected as
| the place Tor the new parsonage OF the
| Methodist Episcopal Church. South,
| Work will soon be begun on it.
The unsophisticated among our popu-
| lation living down near the shore Of the
| bay and ocean are very much disturbed
| over the fast coming rumors OF war
| that now fill the air They have been
told Of the wonderful range Of the
modern Spanish guns, and it is said
that some Of them fed in terror from
their homes when they heard the SOUND
of the first thunder during the storm one
night last week, thinking it might be the
booming of the Spanish artillery.
A larger area OF round potatoes has
| been planted this year than ever before
| and preparations are being made on z
very large scale for the crop Of swee
potatoes. The prospects are now very
promising for a fine crop Of both pro
ducts.