The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05

lishment Of n new county out or portions
of the counties OF Russell, Scott ana
Washington. There were no returns sub
mtted from Scott and Washington coun-
ties. but a return in regard TO an elec-
ton held in reference 20 the matter from
Russell county was submitted. which
showed that a total OF 232S votes were
cast in that county on the question. 100
OF which were IN favor and 2,-22 against
the creation OF new county. showing
that n majority Of ZIG votes were cast
against the formation Of a new county.
The committee. therefore. decided TO
report the bill unfavorably
FOR GUARANTEES COMPANIES.
The House Committee on Finance met
Yesterday morning in room No. 10 on the
upper ncor Of the Capitol building with
Mr. Merritt T.. Cooke in the chair and
considered several bills. IL Vas de-
cidcd 10 report favcTably the bill allowing
county officers TO give bonds in guarantee
companies. provided these bonds are
not for less than the amounts Of public
funds that may be received by them.
The bill providing for a better assess
ment OF personal property under the con-
troll Of fduciaries also came up. but after
some little discussion It was passed by.
The House Committee on Privileges
and Elections met yesterday morning for
the purpose OF considering the election
contest OF IeSueur against Blanton for
the seat in the House Of Delegates from
Cumberland and Buckingham counties.
In view of the fact. however, that
Senator Flood. counsel for Colonel Blan-
ton. was at the time engagoa in the
Turnbul investigation and that Senator
Flanagan. counsel for Mr. LeSueur was
keut busy al ths County Court Of Pow
hatan county, he consideration OF the
contest was postponed until next Tues
day morning.
The contested election case Of Cole
against Newbcrne for the seat i'm the
House from Norfolk county viii bo taken
No tomorrow morning.
TO HAVE LIEUTENANT COLONELS.
When the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues decided last year 10 go TO New
| York I'm order 90 participate in the ccrc-
monies connected with the unveiling OF
the Grant monument. the question arose
who should be in command Of the Nlr-
ginia Volunteers. inasmuch as the coll
orcd battalion from this city had also
decided TO attend and their commander
Major Johnston, ranked Major Sol.
| Cutchins. the c0mmandant OF the batta-
lion OF the Blues.
The difficulty was finally overcome by
am order issued by the Commander i'm
Chief placing Major Cutchins in charge
of the military from Virginia on that
| occasion I'm order 20 avoid a. repetition
Of any such embarrassing position, IL is
/ intended 20 secure the necessary legisla-
tion by which the commandants OF the
Third Battalion Infantry Of Portsmouth
and Of The Fourth Battalion (Richmond
U Ill
| Lieutenant colOnels. while the command
ants Of the two colored batialions shall
/ continue To rank as majors
CAUCUS TONIGHT.
Mr. Merritt r. Cooke. OF Norfolk the
| chairman OF the ID mocratic conference
/ Of the two Houses of the General As
sembiy stated last evening that enough
names have been secured 20 the petition
asking for IN holding Of "a Democratic
! caucus this evening FOR the purpose Of
/ nominating a successor 20 Judge r.. G..
! Jackson. of the Wytheville judicial cir
/ cult. The announcement 20 that effect Will
| Doe made to-day during the sessions Of the
| two houses.
! TRADING STAMP BILL.
/ The Murphy Di1 prohibiting the use
! OF trading stamps viii be considered Dy
] the House tommittee ON Banks, Cur
I ronpV and Commerce Tomorrow morn
/ ing. \ committee representing the mer-
/ chants OF Richmond VIII be on hand 10
/ advocate the measure The trading stamp
/ people VIII night the blll. Representa-
/ tives OF the company stationed IN va
! rious cities in Virginia. Will be here 10
/ meet the charges against the concern.
! There are several bills before the House
/ COMMITTEE on Finance concerning the
! taxation Of property belonging TO tele-
I graph, telephone. ana express companies.
/ These bills Will ne taken mp tor consid-
/ GRAFTON next week ana parties Interested
/ ln the same Will Dee given an oDpOr-
/ tlnity % express their views