Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
TO OPPOSE TREAT.
ROGERS AND MCAULL IN FIELD
FOR EASTERN MARsHALsHIP.
CONTESTED ELECTION CASES.
Rumor That Unfavorable Reports
Are to he Made by House Sub-Com-
mittees, That Ii. Reports Against
sitting Democratic Congressman.

WASHINGTON, d. c., January 20
(Special)-It now seems that Mr.. Morgan
Treat, of West Point who was supposed 10
have a cinch on the United States mar
shalship for the Eastern District Of Vir-
ginia, will have opposition Tor that posi-
ton. This was developed in the uneX-
pected arrival here last night Of Colonel
Asa Rogers, of Petersburg, who, 1t was
thought, had been side-tracked with the
promise of the dictatorship of the port
of Petersburg. Colonel Rogers, however.
is still in the field. and he will press his
claims on the machine committee and
the two Republican congressman in the
most vigorous manner.
This is not all. Mir. Treat will have OPP
position from another and an absolutely
unlooked-for source. The third candidate
for the succession to Marshal Hudgins
Is no less a parsonage than the Hon.
Patrick Henry McCaull. late candidate
for Governor OF Virginia, nominated by
the Lamb convention at Lynchburg. but
who was defeated by Governor Tyler by
something like 10000 majority or there
abouts. Ii is a considerable drop from
Governor to marshal though there may
not be a great difference in the salaries
of the two offices.
The interesting feature of Colonel Nc
Caulrs candidacy is the fact that he is
TO he endorsed by General James A.
Walker. who, though still a member of
the machine committee, is leaning TO the
Lamb end Of the party, and who partici-
pated in the Lamb convention, and made
some speeches in behalf OF Colonel Nc
Caull during the campaign. Some of
General Walkers constituents who want
Offices attribute his failure TO provide
them to the fact that he was and is
still Lamb partisan. still kicking in the
traces Of the machine with the probable
effect OF disrupting the party in the Ninth
District.
RICHMOND POSTMASTERSHIP.
Colonel Otis Russell OF Richmond is
IN the city to-day looking after his in
terests in the direction OF the postmaster
ship at that city, His presence here
would seem 10 indicate that there is more
in Judge Waddilfs visit than mere rest
and recreation. In fact Judge Waddin
never did get any rest here. He had
usually TO make his escape. take what
few things ne had. and go home for that.
The Judge is said 10 be strongly in favor
OF his friend, Colonel John L. Grubbs,
for the postmaster OF Richmond. Mr.
Wray #. knight who was at one time
slated for this place. has been shelved in
Colonel Brady's Office. Mr.. j. j. Red
mond is another. and an Independent can
didate.
Mr.. Russell has a powerful political
backing and the endorsement of the bust
ness-men Of the city. regardless of party.
Colonel Crubbs has also large backing,
both In the committee and from local
sources. and Mr. Knight being out OF the
way Mr. Redmond is the only other en-
try in the race.
Colonel Cullingworth's term will expire
about the latter part of February. 1t is
more than probable that the contest viii
be extended long after that date. and that
Mr.. cullingwcrth will be requested TO run
the office until his successor Is appointed
MEMORIAL BRIDGE BILL
Representative Rixey has made a re-
quest for committee hearing on the
bill 10 construct memorial bridge across
the Potomac. Chairman Babcock has
referred the request. together with the
bill to the Committee ON Interstate Com
merce, which has jurisdiction OF tho sub
ject.
WAR CLAIMS.
Representative Sidney l.. Epes TODAY
introduced bill for the relief OF W. IL.
Harrison. Of Prince George county which
provides for the payment OF $3.50 for