The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-05
Promoters Of the System to Apply to
the Legislature.
FOR TWO VIRGINIA ROUTES.
Virginia Invited TO Cooperate in
Southern Exposition ia New York.
Mr.. Montague's Successor.
Homes for Children.

Tho next Legislature will probably be
asked for two railway charters by Col
4. T. Boone. of Ohio. and associates. pro-
poters OF the Black Diamond system oil
railways. the main line OF which Is pro-
sected 10 extend from point In ONO
thence southeast through Kentucky West
Virginia, Tennessee, North and south
Carolina to Port Royal. I'm the last naineo
State. A letter was received at the once
Of the Secretary Of the Commonwealth
yesterday from the promoters nqmrihs
the amount OF costs on Two iA''""'
charters In Virginia. ..,,
One ~ the routes contemplated would
extend from a point In Kentucky or west
VIRGINIA through Southwest Virginia 10
DanvilN. The other route for when
charter is contemplated would De from
some point on the main line in West Nlr-
rfnia 10 TideWater Virginia, the eastern
terminus being either on the happahan-
mock or James river or on the CHESAPEAKE
BAY. Colonel Boone has a gigantic rail-
way scheme on paper, and claims that MS
plans will eventually materialize.
VIRGINIA LADIES INVITED.
Mrs. Sarah A. Pryor. wife OF Judge
Roger A Pryor. the celebrated virginia
lawyer, now practieing in New YORK mas
been elected president OF the woman
Department Of the Southern Exposition
to be given In New York next spring.
Mrs. Pryor has written letter to Cover
nor Tyler, Informing him Of her election
and the desire OF the ladies 10 have a
creditable exhibit and requesting the CO.
operation OF the Governor. she patuc-
Niarly desires a complete exhibit pre-
pared for the Exposition by the ladies OF
Virginia and TO this end would be very
emuCh pleased TO enlist the cooperation
and assistance of Mrs. Tyler. The Gov
ernor has indicated his purpose 10 lend
whatever aid lies in his power to the
success Of the department OF which Mrs
Pryor is the head. Mrs Tyler, 1t is
stated. will also cooperate in the matter
OF an exhibit by the ladies Of Virginia.
PLEA OF A POOR WOMAN.
The Governors mail yesterday con-
tanned the following letter written under
q Stafford county date line:
Governor Tyler:
Dear Sir ] had the bad luck 10 lose
my house about ID month ago by fire. 7
am a poor woman with six little children,
The Oldest but eight years old. My hus-
band Is with the army In the Philippines.
We lost everything but the clothes we
had on. | want 10 ask wouldn't you
please give me something to put me up
q little cabin 10 live in this winter. Hop
ing TO hear from you soon, -.
The Governor is frequently appealed to
BY persons. many Of whom are doubtless
really deserving. 10 aid them in the hour
of adversely and distress.
Rev. d. w. Comstoek. OF the Childrens
Home Society Of West Virginia, called
upon the Governor yesterday. Mr. Com
stock is interested in the work Of obtain
Ing homes for destitute children. lie has
been very successful In his efforts In other
States, and now desires to have Virginia
enter into the work. He Will remain in
the city several days.
LABOR COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Mr. A. p. Montague. Commissioner Of
Labor, who has been In Richmond for the
past week. left yesterday for Lynchburg
aRd Radford.
In regard TO the appointment OF his sue
cessor by Gov. Tyler. Mr.. Montague says
he is certain Ii will not be made until the
arst OF January. He will hold the Of
Gee until that time
Mr. James 3. DOherty has been recon-
mended by Mr.. Montague for the office,
but at this time the Commissioner Is I'M
able 10 say what action Gov. Tyler will
take. Mr. Montague will return to Rich
unond about Decembey lst.
Mr. Doherty. who will probably sue
eesd Mr.. Montague, was born in this city
on the LIST of March. 1864 and has been
resident here ever since He attended
ths schools of this city and at the age
Of seventeen entered apprenticeship Of ci-
gar-making. At expiration OF his appren-
siceship, he Joined the Cigarmakers' I'm
ton and has been a continuous member
ever since. For several years he was
president of the local union, and repre-
scented his union at the conventions Of
the Cigarmakers' Internatioal Union held
In Indianapolis In 1891. and Milwaukee.
Wis, In 1895: was vice-president OF that
body from 1889 to 1891 and declined re-
election He served as president Of Cen
trial Trades and Labor Council Of this city
several years.
Mr.. Doherty has been a faithful worker
In the Democratic ranks for a number
OF years. and has represented Jackson
Ward In the City Democratic Committee
for the past six years. For five years he
has served as chairman OF the Plans
Committee. and at present is vice-chair-
man OF the City Democratic Committee.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Attorney General Montague will be
away until the opening of the Supreme
Court on next Wednesday. He will spend
the interval in Danville. where he will
address the voters Of that city on the eve
of election Mr.. Montague family ac-
companies him.
President Lyon G. Tyler. OF William
and Mary College was a visitor at the
Office Of the Superintendent Of Public In
struction yesterday.
Mr. w. b. shelton, treasurer OF Han
over county. and Mr. Samuel p. Waddl.
treasurer Of Henrico county, were at the
Treasures Office Yesterday.
A number OF the State officials win 20
rome Tuesday ~ order 20 vote In the Leg