The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-05
PROSPECTIVE DUEL
k|PPED IN The BUD
GeDeTQI HuDdIey Put Under d P5QCe
Bond OF $1,000.
COLONEL CUSSOAS AN OLD TINE FIGHTER
Senator Daniel Formally Notified of His
Unanimous Election.
Governor Tyler overwhelmed with
Sihcc Seekers Judge TurubulI
VIII Probably Bo VindIcRted-urv.
isiature Holds Brief Sessiops-Lit.
Ito TaIh of Election Law Changes
Amendment 20 Insurnnce law l,ro,
posed-Ncwbcrne Answer Filed.
Especial Dispatch to The virglnlan.)


Richmond, Va, Jan. 4, 1898.
General George j. Hundlcy was ar
rested here to-day on n warrant sworn
out by Police Justice Crutchficld on the
charge of being about to engage In
duel with Col. George Cussons. The
warrant was based on information FUR
nishcd by Chief OF Police Howard Po-
lice Detective Alex Tomllnson took
the General into ucstody and carried
him before Justice Cr,Echneld GEN
eral Hundley was b1ilcd in the sum Of
$1,000 for his appearance in the Police
Court In the morning. The chief of
police, appears, feared that trouble
might result from letters printed IN
newspapers by General HunGley and
Colonel Cusscns. They have had sew
cral nings at each other and Colonel
Cussons in an article Sunday called
General Hundlcy a brow beating attor-
ney. The correspondence was all about
the case of Colonel Stubbs, whose
counsel General Hundley is 1t Is
thought there is a warrant out for Col
onel CuasGns arrest, but he had not
been arrested nj 3 p. IN. to-day. GEN
eral liundley reached here last night,
but declined to have anything to say
In reference ito uhc letter written by
Colonel CuSsonS.
In his younger days Colonel Cussons
was something of ducllist and has
left more fhan one competitor on the
field for dead. 1t is not thought that
there was any danger of a duel at this
time.
Senator John w. Daniel was officially
notified of his reelection TO the Senate
this afternoon. The notification was
made at the jefferson Hotel, and very
Few persons were present. Besides the
members Of the committee from the
Legislature those in attendance were
Hon. j. Taylor I2llyson. Lieutenant
Governor Echols, Speaker Ryan and
one or two others. THE ceremony was
quite informal. Senator Daniel made 4
brief acknowledgment of the great
honor conferred upon him. After the
notification the party had supper at the
hotel. During the evening the John w.
Daniel Club presented the Senator with
handsome meerschaum pipe costing
s25. 90.
Governor Tyler had another busy
day. His office was crowded with Of
nccseekers all day. NO more appoint
ments were mnde. In few days His
EXcellency Will name the members Of
the Boards of Visitors Of the several
public institutions. He has decided
upon no one for quarantine. officer at
the port OF Norfolk and Portsmouth.
There are nearly a dozen candidates
and q selection will soon be made.
"A caucus of the Democratic members
of the General Assembly will probably
be held this week to nominate n candl-
date for Judge of the Fifteenth Judi
Gal Circuit. Judge r. c. Jackson is the
incumbent, and is being fought be-
cause he voted for Palmer and Buck
ner. 1t looks as II the chances were in
favor of Judge Jackson, who is being
supported by his Senator and his Del
cgates
The evidence in the investigation of
the charges against Judge n. S. Turn
bull. Of Brunswick county, was conclu-
ded this morning. Mr. T.. p. Buford
who preferred the charges. testified in
rebuttal. and Judge Turnbull explained
the accusations brought against him in
a manner that seemed to be satisfacto-
ry to his friends. Mr. Buford wanted
opportunity to summon other witnesses
but he was denied the privilege. The|
committee have gone TO work on their
report. which Will be submitted In a
few days. 1t Is generally thought the
report will be q vndcation OF Judge
Turnbull.
There was nothing of public interest
done in the Legislature to-day. The |
sessions of both houses were brief. A !
bill was offered in the House by Mr..
Owen. Of Chesterfield to incorporate |
the Virginia Central Railroad company. |
1t is proposed to build n line from Ches. |
ter. on the Richmond and Petersburg
road, to Ballsboro. on the Southern.
The corDorators are mostly Northern
people.
There is very little talk among the |
members of the Legislature of making
any material changes In the election
laws. Occasionally one finds a Senator
or Delegate who is pledged to use
his efforts to have new act passed
The election committees are favorable
to any changes In the Walton-Parl.er
law, except possibly materially alter
any of the provisions OF the act
Chances are that tha present election |