Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-22
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Richmond. Sept. 21.-Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, who arrived in Richmond last
night, spent the day here. acting as an
honorary pall-bearer at the funeral of
DR.. Hunter Mcclure, and returning to
Washington tonight.
He spent a considerable portion Of
the morning in the lobby of the JEFF
ferson Hotel. and was greeted by hun
dreds of his old friends and comrades
in arms.
The General was apparently in the
very best physical condition, and had
gained many pounds since his last visit
to Richmond.
TO all requests for an expression of
an opinion on the political issues he
was dumb. saying that he could not
discuss matters of that character at
this time.
On the subject of the Philippines and
Cuba, however. he was not so reserved.
THE flag must not be moved from
the Philippines under fire." he said.
Gen. Lee declined to go into the mat
ter at any length. but from what he
said it was evident that he approves
of the policy of the Administration, up
to the present, at least.
Regarding Cuba, he spoke of the ap-
preaching Constitutional Convention,
in which, he said. much interest was
being shown. and declared that If the
Cubans showed a capacity to govern
themselves they would, no doubt, be
given the opportunity.
IF they do not-well somebody must
do it for them" concluded the Cen
eral.
Gen. Lee expects to return to Cuba
October 22d, but he will visit Richmond
again before so doing.
ANOTHER PARDON GRANTED.
Governor Tyler to-day granted a par
don to -- Parr, who about year
ago shot and seriously wounded
young man named Sandidge in Am
herst county.
The shooting aroused considerable
indignation at the time. 1t seems to
have been a case Of jealousy. San
didge was in a buggy with n young
lady at the time, and was shot in the
back.
Parr was tried and able lawyers got
him off with a term of two years in
the penitentiary. His being pardoned
has occasioned much surprise, though,
doubtless, there were good reasons for
the Governors action.
DIED IN DULUTH.
News has been received here of the
death in Duluth, MINI. of Mr.. Roulhac
Ruff1n. He was In the 37th year of his
age. and had lived in Minnesota for
some time.
Mr.. Ruffin was a son of the late
EOmunQ 1tuIIlT, OIL hanover county,,
and brother of DR.. kirkland RufIln,
Of Norfolk; Edmund Ruffin. of Han
over county, and j. B. Ruffin, of Dan
vile.
His remains were inferred in Duluth.
THE GOVERNOR DEPARTS.
Governor Tyler left for his home, in
Pulaski. this morning, to remain until
about the LIST Of October, when he will
return to make the opening address be-
ho Mot Of
ers in this city. on October I'd.
VISITED BY QUILL DRIVERS.
A delegation of ne .-spaper men from
South Carolina was in the city to-day
on their road to Old Point for a few
da's' outing.
In the party are Mr.. Gilbert II. Aull,
president of the association, and pri-
vatc secretary of Governor McSween-
ey. OF he Newberry Herald and News;
j.. Il. asque, of the Marion Star; W.
A. Co I'D. OF Mullins Enterprise; Mr.
and p r. Barham, OF the Column
bia S,lr; j. T. Brigham, of the Ches-
ter Lantern. accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Nellie Brigham: r. L.
Freeman, of the Pee Dee Advocate: r.
w. ID. Powell, of the Denmark Times;
w. II. Jones, of the Holy Hill News.
These gentlemen have been in at
tendance upon the sessions OF the State
Press Association, which met at Hair
rs Lithla Springs, and adjourned yes
terday.
The scribcs left this afternoon for
Old Point.
ENCOURAGING NEWS.
Colonel Joseph Button received to-
DAY Il letter from a prominent Demo-
cratic leader in the Fifth District, who
Is In position to know what is going
on up there In politics, which said that
swanson and the entire Democratic
ticket would not have less than 5000
majority this Fall. The letter further
states that the Democrats are spien-
didly organized, and that most of the
Gold men are coming back to the
party.
Encouraging reports are still coming
In al headquarters from all sections
of the State. and the managers are in
high spirit sover the bright outlook.
THE SUPREME COURT.
ton to-day. the following cases were
considered:
kavanaugh VS.. Kavanaugh. Admin
istrator. From Circuit Court OF Rock
ingham county Argued and submit
ted, Argued on behalf of appellant by
John T; Harris on behalf of appellee
by T. N. Haas and Winfield Liggett
Mary A Maslin vs. Jennie a. s.
Parsons. From Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county Argued in part and
continued until Monday morning.
DIR. INQUIRIES FUNERAL.
The funeral Of DR.. Hunter Mcclure
took place here at noon to-day, large
number attending. The floral dccora-
tions were superb.
Grand Lodge OF Odd Follows.
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Richmond. Va, Sept 21.-The Sover-