Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-22
LAWYERS FAVOR THE CHANGE.
IT is Thought That the Judges, WHO Have
Not Been Heard From. wiii Oppose the
Proposition Funeral Of Judge Rieiy-
Spoken of for the Vacant JudgeshIp-A
Report conarmod-A, supposed Pauper
Dies With a Pocket Fun of Money Gel.
II. C. Marshall.
Especial to yirginian-PiIot.)

Rlchmond, Va, Aug. 21.-A movement
is on foot which has aroused the most
intense interest among the judges and
lawyers of Virginia. 1t is to have an
amendment made to the State Consti-
tuition by which all the judges Of tho
state shall be elected by direct vote OF
the people.
From time immemoriai the Judges
have been chosen by the Legislature.
and 1t is often the case that a member
OIL the Legislature, who is not agreea-
Die to the people of his district, Is
elected to a judgeship.
The majority of the lawyers of yir-
sihia, 1t Is said, are in favor of the
ehange, but the judges have not yet
been heard from. 1t is presumed that
they would be opposed to 1t.
Inc change would so into effect i'm
mediately upon the ratification OF the
new Constitution by the people, and
there would then be an election of
judges in each district.
JUDGE RIELY's FUNERAL.
The funeral of Judge James w. RELY.
who died last night at the home of his
son-in-law in Halifax county. will take
place tomorrow at IL o'clock from st.
johns Church at Houston.
JUDGE RIELY'S SUCCESSOR.
The death of Judge Rely has started
the talk about his successor, and there
are expected to be many candidates.
The Governor has the power to fill the
vacancy temporarily, but the Legisla-
lure must choose q permanent success
sor: IL Is believed that the Governor
Will appoint A. a. Phlegar, OF Mont;
gomery county, IL he desires the place.
but the general impression is that the
legislature will choose Hon. William
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who Is member of that body, but who
Is now In the race for the ATTORNEY.
lGeneralship. -
Various other names are mentioned.
among them Judges John D. Horsley.
Martinsville, but it seems likely the
fight will lie between PhIegar and
Mann. Attorney-G General Montague has
been spoken of, but as he IS candi-
date for the Governorship he is hardly
u possibility.
REPORT CONFIRMED.
The report that the Republicans OF
this district had decided to nominate
c. p. Snead. census director of this dis
trict. was practically confirmed TODAY
] The Republican leaders believe that in
MIN they have found good, strong
man. The nominating convention will,
not meet until some time next month.
after which there will be vigorous
canvass made.
A STRANGE FIND.
a ragged negro was taken to the;
Richmond Almshouse q few days ago.
apparently suffering for the necessities
of life. He died short time later. and
a search being made OF his clothing
roll OF bills amounting TO $3.50 was
found concealed therein.
y portion of the money was used to-
the city is puzzled what to do with the
balance. The City Attorney has been
asked to render an opinion. Ill
COL. r. c. MARSHALL.
Col. r. c. Marshall, of Portsmouth, is
in the city to-day on legal business. He
left this afternoon for Culpeper. to at
tend the horse show tomorrow. We'd
nesday he will be at Newport News to
attend the convention Of the Second
district Democrats. The Colonel says
it looks to him US If Senator Maynard;
will secure the nomination for Con-
gress.
Colonel Marshall expects soon to take
the stump for the Democratic ticket
and he will speak in many counties OF
the State. While he Is doing no bragg.
ging the Colonel modestly admits that
he is very we'll satifed with tho pros
gress or his candidacy for Governor
EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS,
The schoo, census OF Appomatto1
shows a decrease of upwards OF 200
scholars, as compared with that OF 1890.
The examinations on professional
course of study for teachers who hold
first grade certificates will be held by
the superintendent of the several
counties and cities on Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 5th. The examinations fof
white and colored teachers will be held
on the same day and at the same place,
but in separate rooms, and the super
intendents are authorized to employ
some one TO help them conduct the exs
aminations, if necessary.
The papers are now being made out
at the department and the following
will be the subjects:
First Year-CiYil Government. Gene
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