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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
MCOMAs MEN HOPEFUL.
They Gain Two Notes-Predfct
stampede Their Way.

ANNAPOLIS, ND, January 22.-The
Maryland Legislature, in joint session to-
day, took another ballot for Onited
States Senator, which resulted as follows:
McComas, 4G; Shaw, 16; Findlay, 3;
shryock, 2; German. 4s. Total, llS. Neces-
sary TO a choice, 81.
The effect Of this ballot was to inspire
the most hopeful feeling in the minds OF
the followers OF Judge McComas. Judge
McComas gained two votes over yester-
day. ex-Congressman Ffndlay gained one,
and all three came from the ranks OF
Major Shaw. This fact. coupled with the
prevailing belief that the influence or the
leaders OF the national Republican party
is being brought TO bear toward speedy
settlement Of the contest, leads TO the
belief that the end is not far off. Ihe
McComas men claim that their candidate
will be elected Tuesday Of next week.
They claim TO have seven more votes wei
in hand. which will be cast on Tuesday. II
not on Monday. When these votes come
over, 1t is believed by the McComas men
that the moral effect will be sufficient 10
stampede enough of the eleven from
baltimore city TO elect McComas.
Senator Norman Il. Scott, who Is au-
thorized TO call a caucus whenever ne
sees fit. announced to-day that he would
probably call it for Monday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
THE MILLS TRIAL.
| Verdict of Involuntary Man.
slaughter Rendered.

SALEM, VA. January 2.-(speciaL)-
Joseph NJ. Mills. whose trial has been In
progress for the past three days in the
Roanoke County Court, on the charge OF
murder, was yesterday evening found
guilty of involuntary manslaughter, and
fined $50 and costs.
The homicide occurred about three
months ago at Cave Spring. three miles
south OF Salem, and Daniel Snyder, col
ored youth II years OF age, was the VIC
tins of Millss fatal shot.
The facts in the case are substantially
as follows: Snyder came TO Mills's house
one night in a drunken condition, and
being aware of the fact that a sum Oh
money was I'm a bureau-drawer, endea-
vored TO obtain the sum. He was detect
ed in the act by Mills. and In tussle
that ensued the negro kicked Mills In the
abdomen. Mills then rushed TO the pu-
reau for his pistol and shot the negro as
he fed from the house. The verdict meets
the universal appreciation of the people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
woodstocls Notes.

WOODSTOCK, VA, January 22.-(Spe-
cialo-John w. Davis, our postmaster,
is al his post again after several days
indlsDosition. o,
r. A. Schaeffer, a local fisherman
caught a four-pound yellow sucker from
the shenandoah river near this place
this week. ,..,
REV c. II. Rockey, Of Shepherdstown'
w va. will preach the annual sermon
before the King Arthur Lodge. knights
~ Pvthias, Of this place, In the Reformed
church on Friday night. January 18th.
sDecial services are being held IN 'he
PRESBYTERIAN church. of this place each
night during the present week The ar
fere,t pastors OF the town are preaching
on the several nights.
The January term OF the Circuit Cour,
~ Shenandoah county commenced on last
saturday. with Hon. Thomas w. Harr-
son OF winchester. presiding. The court
bas been occupied with number or
aroa,, ,'r turv cases during the week, and
viii determine a number OF important
chancery matters during the coming
week The famous Williams, receiver:
case win not be heard until ths April
term OF this court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
sCOTTsyILLE.
Appointed Road surgeon-Couidn't
Convict Him-Personaf.

SCOTTSVILLE. VA, January 2.-(Spe-
cial.--Dr. A. p. Bowles was recently ap-
pointed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road Company as their surgeon at this
place.
Mr. A. j. Epes who was reported muir
dered, is well and hearty. and says he IS
at loss TO know how such report
about him could have been started.
Mr.. G. Mason Dillard. OF Norfolk, was
here, his old home. this week.
Miss Rose s. Farrar left Thursday TOT
Portsmouth. where she will spend sevefai
weeks visiting her brother, w. q. FAR
rar. and family.
Misses Lucie Powers and Pearl Jenrles'
OF this place, are in Richmond visiting
friends.
Mr.. Frank T. Hall. editor Of the SCOTS
Vile Courier, who was thought 10 De
dangerously III few days ago. IS again
ou. and attending to business.
Mr.. Thomas A. Moon. who secured
position In business Ia washington d.
left this week 70 assume his duties
Miss Jennie Leckie has been appoin'ea
by the school Board TO take the schoo'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
.OYSTERM'EN MEET
AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS REGARD
ING THE INDUSTRY
and MAKE SEVERAL PROTESTS.
A Bad Season and Poor and Green
Pay Rents-Other Requests OF the
Legislature.

GLOUCESTER, VA, January 22-(Spe-
cial>-At meeting OF oystermen. held
here to-day, the following was adopted:
!, Whereas. the oyster industry in Glou-
cester county is greatly depressed on ac-
count Of most Of the oysters, both plant
ed and those on the natural rocks, being
green and poor, and, therefore, unsaia-
BILE; and. whereas, this condition has pre-
vailed especially in York river TO a
greater or less degree for the season; and,
whereas, the renters OF oyster-rlanting
grounds have been unable to take enough
oysters to pay the rent on planting
grounds as required by law; and. where
as, there seems to be no hope OF any i'm
provement in the oysters for this season:
therefore,
Resolved, I, That the Legislature be
requested to extend the time for the pay
ment of the rents on planting-grounds
due September /, 1897. for one year.
2. That having entered into contract
with the State for twenty years to rent
the oyster-panting grounds, we consider
It bad faith for the State TO rent out
any portion of the natural rocks from
which we get our seed oysters. More
over, we believe 1t would ruin all the
citizens Of Virginia now engaged in any
branch of the oyster business for the
natural rocks to be rented out. Real es-
tate in the counties interested in the oys-
ter industry would be reduced in value
fully one-half, and a great and dangerous
monopoly would be created, which would
employ foreign labor OF the lowest type,
thereby compelling our people here to
work in competition with this labor, or
to seek employment elsewhere.
3. That the reason no more revenue IS
derived from tongers is that they are
fully aware that ii is unconstitutional to
collect any license-tax for taking oys-
ters from the natural rocks with ordi-
nary tongs.
4. That we believe that the true policy
of the State would be TO stimulate the in
dustry so as to derive greater indirect
revenue from the increase Of taxable
values on account of oysters, and not to
seek to burden and cripple the industry
by unjust and enormous taxation.
g. That, according to the Goedetic Sur
vey there is a large number OF acres or
grounds suitable for planting oysters, still
unreceipted, which would be taken up if
the business were very profitable.
6. That we believe that fully 5000 acres
are now occupied as planting-grounds, and
we beg that the Legislature Will collect
the rent on the grounds now escaping
taxation, and not increase the burdens OF
those who pay the tax on all the grounds
| they occupy
| 7. That we believe that the Legislature
should reduce, as far as possible, the ex-
pense Of administering the oyster law. In
stead OF increasing the number Of officers
with large salaries. We believe that the
rent on planting-grounds and on planted
oysters ought to be- collected by the coun-
ty treasurers as other taxes are collected.
We respectfully refer our Legislature to
the Connecticut oyster law as the only
practical solution Of the oyster question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
To Commercial Traveller from
xyinchester-Resuit of Runaway.

WINCHESTER, VA, January 2.-tSpe-
cial)-Mr. William 3. Snider, popular
young commercial traveller for the firm
of Baker & Co., wholesale grocers, OF
this city, had a narrow escape from IN
slant death near here late this evening
Ha had been in Berryville on business
and was returning home in buggy, ana
.,,han ha was near a dangerous cliff the
bit in the. horses mouth broke. Ihe
animal ran off, and just as 1t was about
to plunge down the cliff, Mr.. snider' VINO
had held fast in the buggy. fell from
the vehicle. and was seriously injured
re suffered compound fracture OF the
right leg, and was hurt internally. inc
vehicle was smashed to pieces against
y telegraph-pole. the horse rolling head-
long down the embankment. Mr.. Snider
was later removed to his home In this
city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
NEWPORT NEWS.
Burns Proved Fatal-Murder Sus-
pected-Several Burglnries.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, January e.
Special l)-George. the 4-year-old son Of
Mrs Mollie w. Weymuth, a widow lady,
who resides on Washington avenue, died
early this morning from the effects Of
burns he received Thursday afternoon
while playing with matches. The little
fellow was under the bed in his mothers
room late Thursday afternoon. He got
hold Of a box Of matches and. II seems
struck one which ignited the rest and
finally set fire to his clothing. Georges
little sister heard his piercing cries and
dragged him from under the bed. Mrs.
Weymouth also heard the child's screams,
and rushed into the room. She extin-
guished the fire. but not until the child
had been fatally burned.
The body Of an unknown negro was
found near Morrison, i'm this county, last
night, by several white men. In the
negro's right hand was a revolver with
several empty chambers, but the authori-
ties do not think the man committed sui
eide They believe he was murdered and
the weapon placed in his hand to cover
up the crime.
TRAMP NUISANCE.
The tramp nuisance has become so in
toerable in this city, that the police have
inaugurated CRUSADE against the NO.
bos," and hereafter every knight of
the turnpike caught within the city
limits will be required to serve ten days
in the chains gang.
Preparations are making by the Ameri-
Gus Democratic Club for the celebration
OF the third anniversary of the organiza-
ton, which will be held at Armory Hall
on Monday night, January 3lst. Many
prominent speakers will respond TO toasts,
among them being Attorney-General A.
J. Montague and Judge Baker =. Lee,
who was a candidate for the Democratic
gubernatorial nomination.
SEVERAL BURGLARIES.
News has been received In this city
of a robbery that occurred at Morrison
late Friday night or early yesterday
morning Thieves effected an entrance
into Mr. ]. j. Kellum's general store
through a transom over the front door.
Clothing to the value OF $40 was stolen.
The thieves looted the cash-drawer Of
its contents, taking $i65 There is no
clue to the robbers. 1t seems that an
organized gang of burglars has been ope-
rating in this city and the surrounding
country. Three burglaries were reported
here this week, all of which were COM
mitted on the most important residence
street.
The Business-Men's Association Is pre-
pairing TO celebrate the first anniversary
of its organization with a banquet. The
banquet will be held on the night OF Feb
ruary 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
OPPOSITION TO LONGsTREET.
His Reconstruction Record-Crlti'
cism of General Lee.

WASHINGTON. January 22-The SEN
ate spent two hours in executive session
to-day, discussing the nomination OF
General James Longstreet TO be Com
missioner OF Railways which nomination
had come over from yesterday, because
of the objection made then by Senator
Vest. who to-day opposed confirmation
in a sharp and vigorous speech. He was
followed on the same side OF the argu-
ment by Senator'S Daniel. Berry. and Cat-
fiery.
The opposition was based upon the
general around of. General Lonestreers
connection with the Kellogg W armotn
faction in politics in Louisiana In the
reconstruction days OF that state
Mr.. Caffery was especially jealous In
his opposition. saying that General Long
street had in those days antagonized the
hest interests OF his State, and that for
fhls reason he WAS opposed TO him now.
He held that the Generals position al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

BALTIMORE. ND. January 1.-tspe-
cial. Mrs. Mary Lucy Ford, OF Rich
mond. who yesterday was released ron
Mt. Hope Retreat on writ or haoeas
corpus. was to-day declared by jury 10
be Of unsouud mind.% They also stated
that Il was their opinion that Mrs. Ford
should be pleased In hospital for treat
ment. commission will be appointed
Monday to take charge Of Mrs. Fords
estate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Golfer. ON the Links at Lakeside.

Quite a large number OF ladies' and
gentlemen assembled on the. golf links at
Lakeside yesterday afternoon and spent
several hours in practicing for the tourna-
rnent 10 be held on the 22d OF February.
some expert golphers are being developed
on the Lakeside links. and the tournament
win no doubt be a most enjoyable one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
How to Teach the bible.

Rev. c. A. Young. who Is teaching the
Bible TO several large classes OF students
at the University Of Virginia VIII give
a Rlble lecture at the Seventh-Street
christian church tonight. on the Gospel
of John, illustrating the method or teach
,ng university students the Bible from
the standpoint of history and literature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
rn.x Cnn Get Them.

A lap robe and brown overcoat are
al police headquarters. They were re-
covered by Detective Hall and await iden-
tification.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23


UNJUST histories OF northern authors from
vu1 public schools in Virginia This has
n enefuvely done, and now we shall
WIN win good prospects Of having
southern histories In future. The decision
OF the Advisory Council I'm rynchburg
was Scotch verdict. Colonel Stubs was
le' down as easily as possible. and there
was no necessity to deal harshly with the
orand Commander. since the object OF the
movement was In the interests OF fair
histories.
The investigation, followed by the
holulng or the council has not damaged
tne Grand Camp in the least. In fact
inspector-General Morton, OF Staunton.
ana other well-known members OF the
Hrand Camp who have had an oppor-
'unity to observe closely the workings
ana anairs Of the organization at large
and the local camps as well. h;-'e said
that they are in better condition than
before. and are more harmoniously united
for future work and usefulness"
THE HISTORY COMMITTEE.
Colonel John J. Williams. Of Winchester
the Acting Grand Commander Of the
Grand Camp. has not been heard from
since Colonel Stubbss resignation. but
II is likely that he will in a short time
MI the vacancies now existing I'm the His
reorganization at the last meeting of the
Grand Camp. consisted of Colonel Stubbs
as chairman, Captain Cussons, Rev. Dr.
B. ID. Tucker. of Norfolk; Colonel John
J. Williams, OF Winchester: Mr.. John H.
Hume, Of Portsmouth: Professor J. NJ
Garnett. now of Baltimore, and Messrs.
NJ. w. Hazlewood and r. S. Brock. OF
this city. Colonel Stubbs and Captain
Cussons having resigned, there are two
vacancies to be filled in the committee.
and the organization is without a chair
man.
WORK TO BE DONE.
The committee has recommended that
the State of Virginia exclude Barnes's
History from use in the public schools
OF the State and suggested list of his
tories. embracing Shinns's. Lees, Jones's,
Holiness, Hanselrs, and Fieldss. and it
was the purpose Of the chairman and his
associates as well. to appear before the
Board OF Public instruction Immediately
after its reorganization in March and
push the claims Of one or more Of these
histories 1t is therefore presumed that
Colonel Williams, realizing the exigencies
of the occasion, will make his appoint
ments forthwith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

Considerable interest is still being mani
tested In Confederate circles concerning
the Grand Camp episode. and tne gentis-
men who returned from Lynchpurs WEI
besleged yesterday with questions con
cerning the outcome Of the matter. Oap- .
tain John Cussons. who was IN ine Sils
during the morning, said yesteroay .ne'
the mention Of his name as Granu Con'-
mander 10 succeed Colonel stuoos, %as
Unauthorized and he would nor uiioe'
any circumstances, accept any ohpei"I - -
sitlon in the Grand Camp or De n's,.,Dea ,.sr''
Of the History Committee IN iutu'e' 80
object Of This whole fight" said he. was
10 get rid OF slperintendent-of of-PDblic-ln-
ssructlon Massey and Grand-commanoer
stubbs, 50 that we could abolish the use
OF the preJudiced. narrow-minded' anu
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waite bills but cannon's motion TO go into
committee Of the whole TO resume corsid-
era;ion Of the general deficiency bill pro-
vailed.
Debate was resumed upon the paragraph
appropriaung $685. 600 to supply a deficiency
In the free delivery service Of the los.office
department.
Love OF Mississippi criticised the depart
mcnt for having incurred expenditures In
excess or the appropriations made by the
last bin
Cummings OF New York and Bradley Of
New York advocated increased free deliy-
cry, and argued for granting the postal au-
thorfties discretion In providing for public
needs.
Cannon explained that IL the appropria-
ton could not be made carriers would be
discharged TO economic and limit the ex-
pense to the former appropriation.
The paragraph was passed.
During the reading OF the BILL a discus
sion arose over paragraph OF minor In
terest, incidental TO which Ray OF New
York, chairman OF the committee on pen
sions. asserted that more private pension
bills had been passed by the present con-
gress than were ever passed by any pre-
ceding congress within the same time. and
more than the total number passed by the
Fffty-secnnd and FTfty-third congresses
combined.
At O'Clock the house recessed for the
evening pension session.
AT the evening session the house passed
sixty-seven pension and relief bills and
in committee OF the whole disposed Of six
ty-hve measures. among the latter being
ono TO increase 20 so tho pension OF Dr.
Mary Walker.
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ii DT DEBATE At ALL.
-~rs or HAWAIIAN ANSExA
-. WILL DO no TALKING.
.-tt It's Opponents TO Have
5. Ass..enf TO The"'e'se'' :.
facilitate nm Early Vote
-wer Of Words starts "''

June iT-Oaly about
vAs.s,,s<t time vas consumed by
9I...,a foreign relations committee to-
-~ash,ng a conclusion 10 report the
~ l.a~ lar. the acquisition OF the Ha-
sssrss Nv tho United States. Only
Ssiss -. Dsr,ocrai!c members, Turple
80 Z. ~ere rrssens at the meeting,
- .an,susesl themselves by record
- 80 votes In opposition 20 a motion
- -. sayorably. showing no DISPOSE
A.sy action by the co1nnst,ee. NO
es,s-ars voted in the negative and Sen
~. I,.vss stated that he was authorized
e.. ne vote OF Senator Morgan or
-. 10 the Affirmative. The fact de-
s..s,,sd that while the resolution nrst re-
49, he sanction OF the house II was
.-sr.,,d b. Senator Davis. and no dis
1870 was manifested TO change 1t IN
ar respect. ..s. A.. ~.
-.s.d ,u,ds.Ua nding among the men,
~. - the france committee reached dur
=. =. renasncy OF the war revenue bin
~. .iYer, that the Hawaiian resolution
..t rat come up for consideration dur
~ =. nnsseas session. will cut an ssnpor-
- aeure Ia the consideration OF the qees-
- i the senate. This matter was in
[rsay presented to the Republican men,
~ N the committee, In behalf OF the
r~-orrafs. after the adjournment OF the
s.r1ud,tes meeting today, and they were
sx.,usd that the Democratic members OF
- 6nance committee were generally dis
- % contend that the agreement was
ss-lrit 20 the effect that the Hawaiian
ssrrioa should not be revived in the senate
900 the present session. Some OF the
n~ubicsn members Of the foreign rela-
go committee stated that they had never
A1.ars heard Of the agreement. but all
snatfsssed . disposition 10 Investigate the
nas;sr.
n the executive session OF &he senate
iad his 10 the day an agreement was
faattsd 70 adjourn over until Monday, thus
pfpOe.Eg the taking up OF the aunexa-
f3oa question Until that time. The action
rs taken on motion OF Senator Jones. OF
Afkanna VINO stated that the opponents
q the annexation measure desired the ex-
ssa tine IN which 10 prepare themselves
~ tbs Hawaiian debate. He stated that
tasy bad Supposed that the debate would
b. Inflated by the advocates of the reso-
kiioas, but that having heard that they in
tpadtd to make no speeches, he thought
De opposing party should not be exported
10 seEsn - abruptly.
Senator Morgan NJ first opposed the mo-
tioa. coEfending fer the necessity of n ses-
eca tomorrow. but he afte-ward Yielded
sad the motion prevailed unanimously.
Senator Davis said that under the circusn-
sanccs he would not ins.s. upon a Satur-
tay sRton but that he hoped that when
De resolution should be taken up Monday
sas matter would be proceeded with ex-
pssfsgssy. The inciden. served to bring
on. no fact that 1t Ii the purpose OF the
srisnds Q! the resolution not To debate at
ag
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MADE 4 LARGE LosN.
Eastern Railway Issues Hcnds Ia
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there IA a very rough sea or the men are
compelled to disembark in the surf, which
Is not anticipated. the Decentralization Is
expected 10 proceed rapidly. When Gen.
Miles was asked IL he expected an early
fight he answered laconically:
That's what they've gone for"
The return OF Gen. Miles TO Washington
from Tampa has an inspiring effect on the
war preparations. The general had busy
day calling on Secretary Alger. consulting
the chiefs OF staff departments. and giving
the department the benefit of his observa-
tons at Tampa.
Secretary Alger said that ne was entirely
satisfied with the condition of the troops
as reported by Gen. Miles. and wished that
he had the means TO provide every one
of the volunteer soldiers a daily surf bath
such as was enjoyed by the men at Tampa.
Gen. Miles IL yet TO have conference with
the president