Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-28
RICHMOND NEWS
And GOSSIP
Injunction Against Cemetery Au-
thoritles Delays a Burial.
MATTERS POLITICAL
MATTERS
POLITICAL
Interest Ccnters Around Meotins of
Democratic state Executive Co,M-
mittee ro-Dny-The v,rginin- ren-
nes.eo Boundnry Dispute TO Bc
Settled Hlnrringo "a. Ola Point
Many Troops Moving eastward.
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Richmond, Va, Sept. PA novel and
very interesting case has arisen here,
the outcome of which Is that the body
of q negro cannot be buried although
his funeral has already taken place.
The mans name is William Robinson,
and he died n few days ago of dropsy.
His remains are in possession OF n To-
cal colored undertaken who would be
glad to dispose of them.
Some weeks ago 1t was claimed that
the negroes were burying two and
near here. An Injunction was gotten
out restraining the section-owner from
making any further intermcnts there
until permission was given.
This injunction is still in force, and
the question has gotten to be very
serious one with section-owners. The
Richmond health authorities may take
the matter in hand.
CONTESTS.
Tho interest of politicians centers
around the meeting of the State Demo-
cratic Committee which is to be held
tomorrow morning at the Jefferson
Hotel.
The contests 10 be disposed of are
from the Isle OF Wight district, In
which Senator r. e. Boyllin. Mr.. WILL
liam Stands and Mr.. II. y. Jones and
DR.. Bradshaw figure; the Charlotte
contest. in which DR.. y. 5. Priddy and
Mr.. Rice are the contestants, and n
contest in Shenandoah county, in which
the claims OF two candidates and Two
committees are to be settled.
Lancaster county-.is,-alsos in trouble,
and the committee will be asked to
straighten out matters there. The
contest is between Hon. r. Carter Well
fpr MI ra U,1
Ter and Martin men respectivc.
Chairman Ellyson said this morning
that indications pointed TO n quiet
campaign. but that the committee
would not take things for granted and
would be prepared for emergencies.
'In view OF the law that requires a
candidate to signify his intention TWEEN
ty days before election. there is little
chance of n SUNRISE" he said.
BOUNDARY LINE DISPUTE.
Attorney General Montague will
shortly take UP the question of the Vir-
ginia-Tennessco boundary. which will
be brought before the United States
Supreme Court on the Initiation OF At
torney General Pickle, of Tennessee. In
a communication to the Virginia Attor-
ney General, Attorney Generall Pickle
intimated that he would make mo-
tlon TO file his bill some time in the
latter part of October. Attorney Cen
eral Montague will be present when the
bill Is filed, and will at once file his an
swer. Virginia will interpose no obstn-
Gle to the proceedings, and VIII en-
deavor to facilitate n settlement of the
old boundary dispute.
MARRIED AT OLD POINT.
Miss Maggie II. Meredith and Mr.. p.
T. Hunt, both OF this city, were quietly
married at Old Point on Monday, Sep
TENDER 25th, at 1886 p. IN. The cere-
mony occurred at st. AIary's Church,
Rev. Father Mercer officiating.
Mr.. Hunt is connected with the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railroad rs fireman.
Miss Meredith is the eldest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Meredith. of 100
East Baker street.
The bride and groom are spending
their honeymoon at the Chamberlin.
THE GOVERNOR COMING.
Gov. Tyler telegraphed this morning
that he would reach Richmond to-mor-
row to be present at General Heth's in
terment.
SOLDIERS MOVING EASTWARD.
AN Atlantic Coast Line train Of ten
cars, carrying eight companies OF
South Carolina military and the Gov
ernor of that State, passed around
Richmond on the Belt Limo about 3:3O
O'Clock this morning en- route 10 New
ebration.
Two OF the companies were from
Charleston. The remainder were from
various points in the State.
TO VISIT STANTON.
The Howtzcrs last night decided to
visit stanton and spend two DAYS
there on the occasion Of the Carnival
next week. They will leave here next
Wednesday night in special car at.
tached to the regular train. About
forty members will co.
TWO NOTABLE AMERICANS.
Interest in the launching of the tor
pedo boat Shubrick. which will take
place here the last week in October,
has not Jagged. and the occasion viii
be second only to Norfolk's welcome to
the Olympia. ~ large amount has al
ready been contributed by citizens.
Fight CODA Gum