Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-05
SITUATION
POLITICAL
Popniist. Thronton 10 Pnt Up Cnndi-
date I'm Chesserne,d District Re-
pubiioons WIN Nominate a sIan i'm
,Cnroiino county Dewey to Attend
Launching OF shubrick-Disg.n
for Goid-In tho o. q. Court.
(special to yirglnfan- Pilot.)

agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way. has held conference with Super
intendent Fox, OF the Richmond public
& schools. and the probabilities are that
October 14th will be selected as the
day to take 10000 school children to
Norfoli, to see the White Squadron.
Mr.. Potts Is enthusiastic over the
prospect for grand occasion. He says
that Norfolk and Newport News are
putting on holiday attire, and that a
large sum has already been raised for
the grand reception. ball. and banquet.
to be given at the Chambcrlin AND
Hygein Hotels.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
Chairman j. Taylor Ellyson In dis
cussing the political situation this
morning, expressed entire content with
it, and can see nothing but smooth run
ming ahead.
All things are now in an adjusted
state, with the single exception in the
Isle OF Wight district, in which Col.
II. L.. Boykin Is being opposed by Mr.
VIM Stands, as against the adjust
ment that the State committee intend
Ell to make at it's recent meeting
Mr. Ellyson has hopes that this trou-
bic ay be amicably settled before cleo
ton day. From Mr.. Shands' words and
actions. however, there seems to be lit
tie prospect of a satisfactory arrange
ment being made, and as the split is
pretty evenly divided one, it seems
question as to on whom the SEM.
torial mantle shall fall.
THE CHESTERFIELD DISTRICT.
The Popullsts OF the Chesterfield dis
trict have made divers threats OF nut.
ting w ticket In opposition to Mcssrs
Cosbill, ToneyA and Baker, but the
n /. will ,l1t =
Judge Gregory, OF Swansboro, the Pop
uliat leader, has been mentioned in
connection with both the Senatorial md
House nominations, but he will hardly
appear In the political arena against
such strong men as those mentioned.
Sspeciaiiy rs his lieutenant, Mr. Has
kins Robson, has declared his intcn-
ton OF supporting Mr.. p v. Cogbill
Tor TIE Senate.
CAROLINE COUNTY.
The Republicans of Caroline county
will hold convention al Bowling
Z Green next Monday to nominate can
didate for the Legislature. Mr.. D. B..
Powers Is the Democratic candidate,
and his Republican opponent will pro-
badly be Mr.. S. l.. Pitts, OF Sparta
The Republican State Committee re-
Gently met and issued an advisory ad-
dress to the Republicans throughout
the State against placing candidates in
: the field. This address was not man
datory, however, and some of the
Legislative districts, as In the one
mentioned, have determined 10 dlsre-
gard the Committees suggestion and
place candidates in the field.
Mr.. EllysOn said, In reference to the
proposed Republican action In ca roline
county that he fell no insecurity in
that direction. He was confident that
Mr.. Powers would go through all right
without q scratch
NOTES.
MIR. Joe Button feels SO easy concern
ing the outlook that he wanders OF in
to the byways and hedges OF the coun-
ty and leaves the campaign 10 take
care OF Itself, only dropping in occa-
sionally to pay his Office rent and dust
Off the chairs. He is expected back to-
3 day
Senator Martin left Washington this
morning for Scottsville and he is ex-
pected to pass through Richmond. If
he doesn't stop In Richmond to-day he
will proba bly, be here tile first of next
week.
Mr. r. G. southall candidate for tho
House from Amelia. was In the city
to-day, and reported things as very
bright.
MARTIN GAINS ONE.
Lucien T. Smith was nominated by
the Middleburg Convention to-day as
noater delegate from Fauquler and
IoudounH Is strong Martin man.
FULLERTON MURDER CASE.
This afternoon the names of the
yeniremen summoned from Powhatan
were called. Three were selected nc
Jurors. Those summoned from Man.
chester were discharged and a vtnire
facias for seventy five from Powhatan
was Issued. rcturnable Friday. P. ".
Cogbill, OF Chcs' erheld, has taken the
place of Colonel w. f. Wickham, who
is sick, rs one Of the counsel for Pill
DEWEY WILL COME.
News was received here this morning
that Admiral Dewey has accepted the
invitation extended him to visit Rich
mond on the occasion Of The launching
of the Shubrick. He comes especially
on the invitation of Governor Tyler and
Senator Martin, who met him in Wash
fngton.
LOOKING FOR GOLD.
Mrs. Taylor, a resident OF Northern
city, is here for the purpose of digging
Z for gold. The lady was here two years
ago and dug deep holes without result
Z III several portions of the city.
This time she Is accompanied by two
sons and is prepared for. vigorous
campaign.
The railroad work here and between
this city and Petersburg is being rushed
! MS rapidly as possible.
UNITED STATES COURT.
All the cases which appeared on the
~ docket of the United States Court have
Z been disposed of. Judge Waddiil will
{ leave for Norfolk within the next few
4si days to conduct the court In that city.
Il Is This morning the following cases were
Il continued until December: n
z United Sta ties We. u. T. Jones, indicted
q for violation of postal laws. * - 81 81: