Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
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moud Traction Company, which has
been operating almost exclusively on
Broad street, desires the privilege of
running its cars on Main street over
the lines of the Richmond Passenger
and Power Company.
Main street is the most profitable
territory in Richmond for the street
car people, and, naturally, the Pas
senger and Power Company objects
riously to allowing its rival to share
the profits.
PETITIONS CIRCULATED.
Petitions have been circulated far
and wide. Many have signed. but the
preponderance of sentiment seems to
be with the Traction Company.
ACTION OF STREET COMMITTEE.
The street committee, however, by n
vote of Z to has prepared report
adverse to the Traction Company, and
1t is this which the council will con-
slider Tuesday night. The prospects
seem good for an all-night session.
CONTROL OF COMPANIES.
The Traction Company is controlled
by Messrs. John l.. Williams e Sons.
while Richmond syndicate. headed
by Major James d. Patten, is in charge
of the other line. The feeling between
the two corporations is very bitter.
Both sides are claiming a majority of
the council. but which is right will
not be known until the vote is taken.
AMELIE RIVES.
Much interest has been aroused here
by the statement that the Princess
Troubetzkoy, known to fame as Amelie
Rives. has taken house here. and will
spend the winter in Richmond with her
mother and sister. The Princess has
recently been in very bad health but
is now said to be very much improved.
AN INTERESTING CASE.
An exceedingly interesting and uni
que case came up to-day in the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals. 1t
was that of Daniel b. Coltrane against
Templeton and others. and in the argu
ment to-day the name of United States
Judge Paul was brought up.
One of the strong points upon which
the appellants rely is that Judge Paul
had no right to appoint John L. Harris,
Jr.. co-receiver of the company. The
brief OF the appellants sets forth that
Judge Paul was a borrowing share
holder in the association, and that
Messrs. Sipe & Harris We're counsel for
the Judge in n litigation with the asso-
citation. The brief concludes as follows:
IF such appointments as the one in
this case can be made and sustained
they will speedily corrupt the fountains
of justice, no matter how honest or
capable the appointecS may he, and no
matter how honest or incorruptible any
particular judge making such an APP
pointment may be.
I'm this matter we have no personal
feelings whatsoever as against either
Judge Paul or Mr. Harris, and we dis
claim any intention of rejecting upon
them personally in any way, but our
duty to our clients makes it necessary
for us to frankly bring the facts of
this case to the attention of this court"
SENATOR LECATO TALKS.
Senator George w. LeCato, of Acco-
mac. was n caller on Railroad Commits
sioner Hill to-day. DR.. LeCato believes
that the extra session of the Legisla-
ture will be here forty-fve days, and
that much general legislation will he
taistff- He regards the Constitu-
tional Convention as the most import
ant matter that has been before the
people in years. He says Judge ]. w
G. Blackstone and Hon. N. b. Wescott
are being mentioned as members from
AccOmac.
MILITARY MATTERS.
1t Is expected that the Hoge Tyler
Rifles. of Pulaski, will be mustered into
the service in short time The OIL
GERS have passed the examination re-
CURED by law. The company is headed
by Captain Hugh Hnde. late of the
British army. but who is now Il proni-
nent attorney of Pulaski.
Adjutant- General Male is working
late at night on his annual report.
which he hopes to place in the hands
OF the printer in short tin
CHAPTERS FILED FOR RECORD.
The following new corporations have
sent their charters to be recorded:
Virginia Coke and Steam Coal com
pany, of Wise county; the Thomas
Iron Works company. of Portsmouth;
the G. l.. Vincent company. of EN-
poria; the Elizabeth Improvement
company. of Norfolk.
CONGRESSMAN ELECT FLOOD.
Friends OF Congressman elect Hal u.
Flood. of Appomattox say he Will sure
ly be Il member of the proposed consti-
tutional convention.
Mr.. Flood IS one of the recognized
LEADERS of constitutional reform. hay
ing hecnthe author OF the biz in the
legislature calling for the convention.
The fiftyseVerth congress- to which
he has just been elected will not as
scmhle m rceuar session until Deem
her, 1901, ana by that time the conVen-
ton will have adjourned.
A DEAL OFF.
ii is understood that The proposed
deal by which the Continental Tobacco
company, OF this city. houed TO acquire
the tobacco factories operated bv MI,
David DUNLOP, in Petersburg. ana
Messrs. Cameron & Cameron. in Pc
terSburg and Richmond, Is again de
clared off.
According to a report that appears
10 be reliable. MI. Dunlop wanted So
000,000 cash for his plant and declined
to take any part of 1t in stock The
company refused his terms There has
ii is stated, been a hitch also in the
NEGOTIATIONS with the Messrs. Cam
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