Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18
WILL WORK HARDSHIP
OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES OF
THE BANKRUPTCY BILL.
The RICHMOND pOSTMASYERSHIp.
Appointment of Mr.. otis Russell
Held Up-Matter Probably to he
Settled Next WeeIs-Washingto ton
persopaIS-pOstnI Notes.


(Special)-The bankruptcy bill. which has
been before the House for the past day or
two, to the exclusion OF almost everything
else. is likely 20 pass, with its invoIun-
tary and other Objectionable features
| "'rhe BILL" said leading southern mem
| Der, who is also Republican, creates
seven new felonies. Under its provisions.
a man who owes $1,000 and does not pay
the amount in thirty days. can not only
be thrown into bankruptcy, but he can
be sent to prison. 1t gives Jurisdiction to
the judges OF the United States, sitting
In chambers, and these have the appoint
ment of referees" i'm each county of a
State, class Of officials who will hunt
up the creditor ard force every man into
bankruptcy who owes $500 IL the amount
Is not paid in thirty days. There are
| many other equally strong and forcible
objections, and | will vote against the bill.
and in favor OF a substitute which will
eliminate the involuntary and other OBJ
jectionable features"
This seems to be the sentiment of most
OF the southern members. and / think.
OF the Virginia representatives, who will
vote against the bill, unless it undergoes
some radical changes. 1t Is said that a
substitute will be introduced before a
vote is taken, which the majority Of
southern members will support
EX-CONGRESSMAN WISE.
Hon. George d. Wise, of Richmond. who
came here TO attend the funeral of his
aunt the late Mrs. Garnett. visited the
Capitol to-day, and he was accorded
quite an ovation there by his old asso-
Cfafog Of tb,
there have been a great many changes
in the personnel of the House since Mr.
Wise served in Congress, quite large
number of his legislative friends still re-
tain their seats. By these he was
cordially and warmly welcomed and he
received the congratulations of many on
his healthy, improved. and rejuvenated
appearance, and his gay and jovial man.
ner indicating a clear conscience, good
digestion, and a fine flow of spirits.
Mr.. Wise visited numerous friends i'm
the city this evening, and returned home
by the Florida Special
SOUTHERN FEDERAL PRISON.
Senator Pritchard, OF North Carolina,
to-day introduced a bill for the erection
Of a United States prison at or near the
city of Asheville n. c., and appropri-
ating 10000 for that purpose. This is a
move in the interest of humanity, and
one that should receive the support of the
Christian members i'm both houses. The
records show that large number Of the
southern cOnvicts who are confined in
northern prisons either die there or re-
turn home after the expiration of their
terms physical wrecks, and are burdens |
on their friends or the public for the re-
mainder of their lives.
The great majority of the southern pri- |
soners are blockade runners" otherwise |
'moonshiners" and they are attacked |
with consumption I'm extreme northern |
prisons The purpose of Senator Pritcn- |
ards bill is TO provide a prison whose |
climatic conditions would be the same as |
that TO which the prisoners had been ac-
customed all their lives. instead of ono |
which should be productive Of such ia
tally.
RICHMOND POSTMASTERSHIP.
Judge Waddin and Colonel Brady visit
ed the Post-Ofiice Department and the
Capitol to-day. At the former place, II
is understood. that something was said
about the Richmond post-oftice All any
rate. it was authortatively stated TINS
evening that while the POstmaster-Gene-
raj was ready TO send the appointment OF
Mr. Otis Russell for the place 10 the
White House. he was requested by Judge
Waddill to delay it until he could return
to Richmond and consult some OF the local
party leaders.
1t is expected that a decision will be
reached i'm the matter the coming week,
and the successful candidate named.
POSTAL.
Joseph w. Waddy was commissioned
February 9th postmaster at Buena Vista,
Va; John O. Jackson at Blackstone,
Va: William II. Faulkner. February llth,
at South Boston, Va.-presldential ofhceS;
William NJ. Williamson at Della, Va,
and Thomas r. Rector February 18th,
at Wheatland, Va.-not money-order
offices.
A new office has been established at
Melfa, Accomac county, Va, with VIII
liam II. Hatton as postmaster.
VIRGINIA MEASURES.
Senator Martins concurrent resolution
that the Secretary Of War be. ana Is
hereby, directed TO prepare and submit
an estimate OF the cost of widening and
deepening Deep creek. Va, from the
south branch of the Elizabeth river to
the new lock at the Dismal Swamp
Canal, was to-day adopted by the Senate.
Senator Martin also introduced the con-
resolution of the General Assem-
bly, OF Virginia, in relation 10 a national I
memorial park at or near
Fredericksburg, which was ordered TO be
printed i'm the Record.
Representative Lamb INTRODUCED a bill
to-day for the relief of the estate OF
Denis ODay. deceased, late OF Richmond, |
Va. when provides for the payment 81
he sum Of 81. sS5. for property taken and
used by the Federal forces during the {
war.
PERSONAL.
II. L. Walton, Norfolk; r. r. Turner.
II. l.. Cook. Front
Royal; j. A. Lumpkin. Richmond; w. a.
Dunn and wife, Richmond, are at the st.
James.
f. II. Sunnley and wife, Winchester ]
Vendome
r. H. Boykin. Richmond; J. p. Petit
ohn. Lynchburg; }. b. Ransom, Staun-
on Metropolitan
S. b. Carney. Norfolk-Ebbitt I
5. S. RhoGes. Culpeper-NationaL
j. S. Elicit, Richmond; DIR. Il. w. Pat |
erson. Norfolk; A. G.. Hancock. Rich q
Raleigh.
Hon. Frank r. Lassiter, OF Petersburg,
vas i'm the city yesterday. stopping at the I
wellington. He called NJ the Capitol and Z
lad conference with Representative /
,pes. whose counsel he Is in the election
ontest from the Fourth District. r
Mfr Harry c. Mann. of Petersburg, is
n the city visiting friends.
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Mrs Miles Barnum. OF i0eis south :
-aurei street. received a telegram Sum I
lr night In come 10 PETERSBURG i'm | a