The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
COLONEL HODGES
HAS RETIRED.
Gives Up the Command of the Fourth
Regiment.
HIS DOCTOR so ADVISES HIM,
Iieutenant-Co Colonel Taylor Will Sue
coed Him, and Major Edwards VIII
be Promoted-Not Known Who
VIII he Appointed Major.

Colon6 Harry Hodges has retired from
his position as commander OF the Fourth
Virginia Regiment. This announcement
will be a source Of surprise to large
number of volunteer militia throughout
the state, and Colonel Hodges hosts OF
friends and aCmirers will regret TO learn
that he was obliged TO take this step.
He notified Governor Tyler yesterday
that he would retire from the position by
reason Of his physical condition. HIS
family physician and a number Of other
physicians in Norfolk had advised Colo
mel Hodges to take this step They reach
ed this decision after a careful examina-
ton Of Colonel Hodges physical condi-
ton, ana he at once acted accordingly.
HIS SUCCESSOR.
As soon as it became known that Colo
mel Hodges had decided 10 retire there
was considerable hustling around among
the military here, and the officers of the
Fourth Regiment got together and de-
cided to call upon Governor Tyler 70 make
some recommendations as TO filling this
vacancy and others that would result
from Colonel hodges retirement.
The officers called at the Executive
Mansion last night 10 confer with the
Governor on the subject. They had a
talk with his Bxcelency, and during
the conference recommended that Lieu
tenant Colonel George w. Taylor, Of Nor
folk, be appointed colonel Of the regi-
ment to succeed Colonel Hodges. This
was considered the regular order Of pro-
motion, and Governor Tyler agreed that
the appointment would be made ac-
cordingly. The officers also recommended
that Major Edwards. Of southampton, be
promoted 10 Northumberland to NIL
the position made vacant by the promo
ton Of Lieutenant Colonel Taylor. This
was also agreed to by the Governor who
will make both appointments probably
to-day.
WHO WILL BE MAJOR.
A Question arose as to who would be
appointed to fiji the position Of major
made vacant by Major Edwards promo
ton. II is understood that Lieutenant
Blow. OF the regular United States army
has applied for the position or major in
case Lieutenant Croxton. Of the regular
army. who was recently promoted
major should not be well enough to as
sumo the duties of that position. il Is
not know whether or not Mr.. CroXton
will be able to 90 into service for some
time. owing to his severe illness. Another
prominent candidate for the position is
Captain farrell. of Norfolk. His claims
are being supported by a large number
OF friends among the military. He IS
quite popular and Is q soldier with an
excellent record. A delegation Of commits
stoned officers IN camp called upon Cover
nor Tyler TO recommend Captain farrell
for the place.
Friends of Captain G.. ". Hope Of
Hampton are hard at work in his favor
for the vacant position. A delegation call
ed upon Governor Tyler last night and
requested that he would not make the
appointment until to-day, since they wish
ed TO present their mans claims further
He is I'm command Of Company d, OF the
regiment. and has made first rate SOL
der. It is understood that there are
number Of other applicants for the va
cancv. Governor Tyler will probably
make the appointment this evening.
MALE MAY BE APPOINTED.
The officers of the Third Regiment In
camp called upon Governor Tyler last
night and urged him TO appoint Adjutant-
General Male colonel Of the regiment TO
succeed Colonel Grenville Gaines, who
IL is understood. will retire from the posi-
ton. In this event Governor Tyler VIII
make the appointment In accordance with
the wishes and recommendations OF the
reeimental officers. II this appointment is
made nspector-General 10. Lane Stern
who is acting Adiutant-General I'm the
absence of General Male, viii probably
he APPOINTED 10 fin the position, and Gov
ernor TYLER will then name some one
else to succeed colonel stern at least FOR