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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-06-03


subjects discussed were the Cuban
reciprocity bill and the prospects for
canal legislation at this session. The
object of the conference was to urge
upon the senators the necessity for
unanimity OF action and the necessity
for legislation on these subjects at
this session.
President Sent For Senators.
The president sent for a number of
senators who have been known in
opposition to granting concessions
ON the ground that it will seriously
interfere with the beet sugar inter-
ests Of the country. He urged upon
these senators the Importance Of
united action. He again assured
these Republicans that In urging &C.
tioR on reciprocity he was carrying
out the announcement Of President
Mckinley, uttered in his last speech,
which had met with such popular ap-
prevail throughout the country. The
president indicated that the adoption
of the Plat amendment made it OBJ
ligatory upon the United States 10
treat Cuba differently from other ma
tons.
In one casual remark he said that
events may show that it would have
been better to allow Cuba to be alb
soutely Independent, as was Mexico.
He told these Republican senators
that the party ought not to be divided
on tariff issues as it was entering the
campaign and he expressed the hope
that Cuban bill would be passed
without the aid Of Democratic votes.
Beet Sugar Senators Met.
Eighteen Republican senators at
tended the conference OF those rep.
resenting the beet sugar interests
yesterday, after the White House
conference. The general sentiment
was In favor Of defeating any propo-
sition for Cuban reciprocity, but in
order to secure harmony an agree
ment was made that they would sup
port a rebate plan,. the money to be
paid to the Cuban government.
The Is senators present were
Messrs. Elkins, Scott, Perkins, Bard,
Gamble, Kittredge, Dietrich, Willard,
Burrows. Foster, Mitchell, Nelson,
Clapp, Burton, Kearns, Jones New,
Mason and Pritchard. Senator
Pritchard did not go farther than to
say that he was opposed to the Cuban
concessions, but would abide by a
Republican caucus.
1t was stated that the senators in
the conference were opposed to any
tariff changes, especially of the
piecemeal character, but that II any
changes were to be made they thought
that the whole tariff should be re-
vised.
Firmly Against Reciprocity.
1t was determined that the utmost
concession to be granted should be
in the wav of rebate turned over
to the Cuban treasury to be disposed
of as the Cuban government thought
desirable. This rebate, TO be either
200 25 or 80 per cent Of the duties
collected en- Cuban products, 1t was
stated, was offered simply as a com
promise by those who were opposed
to Cuban concessions.
The conference selected Senators
Burrows, Jones, Of Nevada. and Die
trich to confer with members Of the
committee on relations with Cuba
and inform them Of the attitude Of the
senators who participated in the con-
ference
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lication. but be pleasantly admitted in his
office yesterday that the news CATERERS
had gotten ahead of him this one time,
at least. in furnishing. the public with
the kernel of the testimony at tomorrow's
meeting in advance.
This situation will put It clearly up to
Officer Wyatt to back up his charges.
What course of action he will take is
not known. Reports without number Of
this gambling place and that gambling
place and SO on gain currency. but have
no material relation to the testimony to
come out before the board.
Commissioner Manning last night
nailed in the most emphatic fashion the
published report of bartenders having
acted as go-between for gamblers and
n captain having 500 for immunity in
one instance Mr.. Naming said there was
nothing whatever n it.
The meeting Of the board has In store
for the public a big surprise 50 say
those who claim to know
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27

county, at which time be entered the law
office Of the distinguished Circuit Judge
and acknowledgements Robert L. Mon
tague. In 1869 young Garrett was adj
mitted to the bar and moved to the coun-
ty Of Mathews tc practice his profess
sion. The year after his location In
Mathews he was elected compromising
attorney. which office he held for about
sixteen years, resigning to accept the
judgeship, of the, counties of Mathews
and A1iddlesex. which he has continuously
held since his first election. During the
period In which he held the office of Com,
monweaIth's attorney he was for several
years the county superintendent OF
schools.
Judge Garrett has but once been a can
didat for political office, having been the
nominee of the Democratic party for the
House of Delegates from the counties OF
Mathews and SIiddlesex during the Read
juster period and defeated, by small
majority about five votes. by the Read
juster and Republican candidate
For sixteen years prior to his holding
the county judgeship Judge Garnett was
the chairman of the Democratic party OF
his county,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
EIGHTEENTH CIRCUIT,
S. H. LETCHER, JUDGE
The counties of Rockbridge, Rock
lngham and Augusta.

Ingham and Augusta.
Judge Sam Houston Letcher is the
eldest son of. John Letcher. the war Gov
ernor Of Virginia. who was named for
General Sam Houston. of Texas. a near
kinsman of his father. He inherits two
of his fathers characteristics strong
and vigorous intellect, frmness and de-
cision of character, and a steadfast
loyalty to the claims Of duty and of
friendship.
When a mere boy he was one of that
band of heroic cadets, who. at the bat
tie OF New Market, charged with such
conspicuous gallantry as to excite the
wonder and admiration OF both friend
and foe. and caused Federal officer to
remark:
mo wonder we haven't whipped the
men. II mere boys will fight like this
After the battle of New Market he
was appointed and served as lieutenant
In the Confederate army until the close
Of the war, when he returned TO the
Virginia Military Institute and grad
uated from there in 1859. For his alma
mater he has always had the deepest
affection. For II years he was a mem
Der Of the Board Of Visitors and 10 years
of the time was president of the board
Of that institution.
He studied law and was admitted to
the bar In 1878, and practiced his pro
fesson with marked success until called
to the bench. In the year 1897 he was
sent to represent his district, which COM
prises the counties of Rockbridge. Bote-
tourt, Allegheny. Bath and Highland In
the Senate Of Virginia His record in
the Senate as a debater, an active com
mitteeman and a genial gentleman was
all that could be desired
In 1898 he was appointed by Governor
Tyler judge Of the Thirteenth judicial
Circuit, to fill a vacancy occasioned by
the death Of Judge William Mclaughlin
and was elected by the Legislature to
fill the unexpired term. Judge Letcher
is good lawyer and an excellent judge.
and he is loved and respected by hosts
OF friends throughout the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
TWENTY-THIRD CIRCUIT,
F. B HUTTON, JUDGE
The counties OF Washington. Rus

The counties or washington, tuS-
sell and Snlyth.
Hon. Francis Beattis Hutton. son OF
DR.. A. D. Hutton. was born IN Wash
Ington county. near Emory and Henry
College on January 2Sth. 1858. He was
graduated from said college in 1877 and
taught school for three years there
after. He read law with Judge VIII
lima V. Deaderick. OF Blountville. Tenn.
and with General Arthur c. Cummings.
Of Abingdon, Va. He studied law at
tho University Of Virginia for one ses-
sion and began the practice of law at
Abingdon in August. 1882. He was III
partnership with Professor James II.
Gilmore from the time Of his admission
to the bar until Professor Gilmore's cleo
ton to the law professorship at the Uni
yersity of Virginia. He then formed a
partnership with NJ. H Honaker. Es-
quire, which partnership still exists. and
Is one Of the best known firms in this
part Of the State.
Judge Hutton was elected county
Judge OF Washington county in Deem
Der. 1885. but resigned to accept the po-
position of assistant United States At
torrey for the Western District OF Vir-
gtnia. to which he was appointed by
Mr.. Cleveland in October. fSSj He re-
signed this place soon after Mr.. Cleve-
lands defeat In 1854 but his resignation
was not accepted rnr his successor Hp-
pointed for some months afterward. He
was elected G u.r..nw-1 th- attorney
for Washington county in 1891. which
position he filled for four years. de-
c!ining to run for a second term. The
causa celebra OF Commonwealth VS.. DR..
T. A. P. Baker was tried during his
term OF Office. and he acquired wide
reputation by his conduct of the prose-
cution.
Judge Hutton has always recognized
the law as a jealous mistress and as
siduously waited upon her. but never
theless he has always given literally
of his valuable time to the service of his
party. His voice has been heard upon
every hastings IN the Ninth Congress
sional District. and no stump speaker
IN this section has been In greater de-
mand He has filled every post to
which he has been called with con-
spicuous ability and fidelity and his
elevation to the circuit bench will give
very general satisfaction both TO the
bar and to the people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
TWENTIETH CIRCUIT,
HENRY E. BLAIR, JUDGE
The counties Of Bedford. Roanoke,
Mant ror,anr. a nd IClard q nd the citI,

Montgomery and Floyd and the city
of Roanoke.
Hon. Henry EdUundson Blair was born
In Richmond in 1925 and was educated at
the Richmond Academy. His father was
Colorel Walter W. Blair of this city,
and his mother was sister OF Colonel
Henry A. Edmundson. OF Montgomery,
county. He went to Roanoke county in
early life, studied law and was admitted
To the bar in Salem in 1s47. He actively
began the practice OF his chosen pro-
fession. He was elected attorney for
the Commonwealth in 1856 and served I'M
til 1868, except the years that he served
during the war. When the war broke
out Mr. Blair enlisted as volunteer in
Hupp's Battery. where he was given the
rank of second lieutenant He was pro-
noted to first lieutenant during the win
ter of 1862 and held that rank during the
remainder Of the war. His record shows
that he saw active service with plenty
of hard fighting. He participated IN the
battles of Williamsport, Fredericksburg.
Charlottesville. Gettysburg, Mine Run,
spotsylvania Courthouse. Second Cold
Harbor, Fort Gilmer. and the seige OF
Richmond, in 1864 and 1856. Lieutenant
Blair also saw service ct Craney Island
and participated in a number OF small
fights. skirmishes. etc. After the war
closed he returned to Salem and resumed
the practice Of his profession. In 1874
he was elected to the State Legislature
and during the same year he was elected
Judge of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
of Virginia and has been continuously
re- elected. In point of sery ce Judge
Blair is one of the Oldest judges IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
TENTH CIRCUIT.
BEVERLY 7. CRUMP, JUDGE.
This circuit was not changed. II
embraces the county of Idenrlco

This circuit was UOL CiieIiiSSe'
embraces the county OF Henrlco
and the city of Richmond
Beverley Tucker Crump was born IN
this CITY on June 10th, 1915. at the resi-
dence Of his father, the late Judge w.
". Crump, at the corner Of Twelfth anu
Broad Streets, where the Memorial RIOS
pital is now being erected. He was edu-
Gated in private schools In Richmond
and from 1870 to 1873 attended the Vlr-
GINA Military Institute. graduating from
that institution in the latter year with
the highest standing in his class. From
1874 to the spring of 1877 Mr.. Crump was
in Europe and studied at the UnlVeI-
sites of Berlin and Of Goettinger Upon
his return he took the law course at the
University of Virginia, graduating with
the degree of Bachelor of Law in June
1878 He then formed co-partnersh1p
with his distinguished father. and up to
the death of the latter in 1897 the firm
w. w. and Bev. T. Crump enjoyed an
extensive practice IN Richmond and
throughout the State From 1887 to this
time Mr. Crunlp has continued his prac-
t;ce alone in this city. He was member
Board of Aldermen of the city from 1854
to 1855, and represented his native city
in the State Legislature in the session
of 1854 During the twenty-five years
his pTdCIlCG MI. VI oiiip AieA~' oSSAA
busily employed and his advice has been
sought in matters Of grave Importance
ia his clients, covering every department
Of the law Few lawyers in the State
have had as wide and varied experience
in dealing with legal problems as he has
had In recent years he has devoted but
little attention to criminal law, tough
his assistance in the defence Of Cluverius
for the murder of Lillian Madison, and
of Goodman for killing Parsons, gave
him a reputation extending beyond the
limits of the State
His father, Judge W. W. Crump. was
for many years one of the most promi-
nent lawyers in the State. and in the
South, and It is a singular coincidence
that, though he remained upon the bench
but a short time, he was judge of the same
Circuit Court to which his son now sue
ceeds. Mr.. Crump is a native member
Of st. Paurs Church. He has q wife and
four children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
FUTURE OF WHOLESALE FIRM
Messrs. Taylor s. Boiling. Grocers
Make Announcement 10 EMPLOYEES.

MeSSrS. aiiOr & oOlttlS, oFoSSfS
Make Announcement to Employees.
A report was current last night that
there were going TO be changes anent
the wholesale grocery firm OF Taylor &
Boiling. whose store and warehouse ars
on Virginia Street An empIoye said thai
Just before the closing time yesterday al
the force was called to the Office and
the statement was made that the firm
would have no further use for them after
the first of the month. Regret was -eN
pressed by the firm at this. and the en-
ployes were told to get other positions
The firm hoped that they would all get
profitable and agreeable employment
A member OF the firm was reached last
night and asked concerning the report.
He said that it was not true that they
were going out OF business. but that he
did not wish to say anything for publi-
cation. He did not affirm or deny tho
report recited to him about the meeting
with the employees yesterday.
Messrs Taylor & Boiling are among
the best known wholesale merchants OF
the city. They have been in the busI-
ness for a number of years Their trade
lies in the Virginias and Caroinas, and
even further South. Messrs. Henry ?.
Taylor. Jr-, and Blair Boiling compose
the firm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
Those Who Will
serve THEIR State
Continued From Twentieth Page.)

of the Committee on Counties and towns
and also for a number of years chairman
of the Committee on Finance. and Sc
cond named on the Committee for courts
of Justice. He was regarded as care,
f,l thoughtful and conservative man
who would thoroughly inform himself on
all subjects before, acting and his opln-
ions, which he presented with clearness,
force and ability. upon the many 'eSeo
questions Of the day. were received WIN
-reat consideration by the body OF when
he was member. He was chairman o.
the Joint committee which reported the
measure for the settlement of the state
debt. known as the Brokers Bill Dun
this law causing dissensions IN his party
he was defeated for the nomination IN
1879
In 1880 he was appointed by Governor
Holiday Judge of the Sixth JudF3aas
circuit, upon the death of Judge Shackel
ford. but the re-adjuster Legislature ram
ad to elect him for the uneXplred term
In 1885 he was elected to the HOUSE
of Delegates, and during that session was
elected Judge of the Sixth Circuit which
nosition he has held continuously since
being regarded by the bar OF MS CIR
cnit as one of the best judges IN the
state. He is a gentleman or RInuiy'
agreeable manners, and presides 1"Fth'
dignity and courtesy to all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
LOUISA CLAIMS A FINE HORSE
The Old Records in Clerks Office Re-
bound to Preserve Than.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
LOUISA, VA, July &c. ii. Hurcamps
Splendid park saddle horse Aeronaut,
that took first prize in that class at the
Orange Horse Show, was until very re-
Gently owned and trained by ]. E. Porter.
of Louisa who has quite reputation for
the proper handling and training Of horses
for almost any pleasure purpose.
a book binder from Washington, D. c.,
has rebound all the old records in the
county clerks office. of Louisa, that were
in danger of falling to pieces. Tie
Oldest of these bear the date Of 1742-S.
Your correspondent was impressed with
the wonderfully well preserved writing IN
this old book. The ink appeared to be as
clear and fresh as if written a year ago.
AID in turning over the leaves I came to
an order fixing the price of drinks.
lodging, meals, etc. and requiring that
these should be paid for in tobacco at
SO much per hundred pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27

gust 5. 1856, the son Of Matthew Harr.-
son and the grandson of General Wal
ter Jones. He was educated at the Uni
versty OF Virginia, and after a four
years course was graduated In the aca-
dernic department with the degree Of NJ.
A. and in the law course with degree of
3. L. On leaving college he commenced
the practice of law in Winchester In the
office of Major Holmes Conrad, but not
associated otherwise with him. In 1883
he became associated with Hon. r. Z.
Byrd as editor and proprietor OF the
Winchester Times and continued as such
until 1887. In the fall of 1887 he was
elected senator to represent the counties
of Winchester. and In 1891 was reelected.
In 1894 he was elected judge OF the
Twelfth Judicial Circuit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
TWENTY-FIRST CIRCUIT,
R0BT. C. JACKSON, JUDGE
The counties of Pulaski, Carroll,
NYthh and CraYSc,n

Wythe and GraySGn.
Judge Robert C. Jackson is a native OF
ETythe county and forty years old. He
graduate at Emory and Henry College.
Studied law al the University and too. the
degree of bachelor of laws in lSS2-S5. FIe
commenced tie practice of law II Gray
son county. Va. in 1854, and was soon
thereafter elected county judge of that
county. After serving five years he re
signed. and was elected Commemorative
attorney. He moved to Wythe.iIe in 1895
and was appointed Judge OF the Fifteenth
Judicial Circuit by Governor O'Ferrall in
August, 1896. to succeed Judge " llilams
who received the Democratic nomination
for Congress In that year and resigned.
Judge Jackson was vigorously opposed for
reelection in 1898 on account of his views
on the money question, and having voted
for Palmer and Buckrer in 1896. but was
elected by the Legislature after a spirited
&C: test. He was eiected without opposi-
ton by the present Legislature judge OF
the Twenfy-f1rst Circuit. composed OF the
counties Of Wythe. Pulaski. Carroll and
Grayson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
SIXTEENTH CIRCUIT,
CHARLES E. NICOL, JUDGE.
The couties Of Loudoun. Fauquier.
Prince William, Fairfax and Alex
o-S-io ,orr,tv cit1y

The couties of Loudoun, Fauquler,
Prince William, Fairfax and Alex
andria county and city.
Hen. C. E. Nicol judge of the Eleventh
Judicial Circuit of Virginia, who sue
ceeded Hon. James Keith. now president
of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. and
whc. will be judge of the Sixteenth Cir
cult. composed of the counties of Fau
quier, Loudoun, Prince William, Fair
fax, Alexandria, and the city of Alex
andria, is son OF the late Judge Aylett
Ncol. He was born in Prince William
county, Va, in 1854 After a few terms
at a private school he entered Kappa
hammock Academy. IN his seventeenth
year he natriculated at Richmond Col
lege. where his remarkable powers Of
mind soon won him distinction. he
graduated in a number Of schools in two
years, the more remarkable when 1t Is
understood that among the studies in
which he graduated was that of Greek.
a four-yeaT course though at the be-
ginning Of is term he scarcely knew the
letters of the Greek alphabet At the
commencement he was awarded the
magazine medal for the best literary
work
After teaching short while he en-
tered the law class of the University of
Virginia in January I. 1875. and in FIVE
months he not only reviewed the pre-
vous work of the class. but he kept up
with the regular work. and In that short
space of time graduated in constitutional
and international law and won the de-
baters' medal Of the Washington So
ciety, witch was decided hv the faculty.
He began the practice cf law In july.
1875. and soon won for himself high
nlace as LAWYER He has served In the
House OF Deleeates three terms. and Is
at present on the bench Of the Eleventh
IndiciaI Circuit Of vireinia and will he
elected tct the Sixteenth Circuit under
the naw CONSTITUTION. and most likely
without onnosition.
re is an active member Of the Rao-
tist Church and he's heen for savera1
Years ,,,c,=ara tor of the Potomac Rartist
sAeeocia+ion man Of strong person
atty and a forcihle dAhater. his noei+ior
has a1r-avs been an i"'nortant ere In
the de,'hero+ivA assemblies In which he
has participated.
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&
ESPECIAL Dispatch to The Times.)
Some of the most severe storms of the
eeasor have passed over this and Greene
county within the past week, wind
,.g,,tntnr and hail doing considerable
Tho barn of Mr. William Aylor. near
r,,.;r1arsyille, was struck by lightning
last Saturday and burned with one horse
that was in it. The same day MI. n. =.
Chairman. of Anxious, Greene county, also
had his barn burned in the same manner
with all its contents. including fifty bar
rels of corn
A tree in the yard Of Prof. B. IF. Pur-
year near here was struck, too, from
which all the inmates Of the house re-
ceiyed a very severe shock. but none
seriously hurt.
Corn and other crops were greatly
damaged by the hail and in some places
nearly ruined.
a meeting of the Madison Tabernacle
Committee was held on the grounds last
Saturday. at which time the privileges
were all let. Mr. ]. G. Coats got the
hotel. Mr.. Booton Herndon the Ice cream
stand. Rev. George H. Stuart will con-
duct the meeting. beginning August 18th
and continuing eight days. They also
expect sam Jones the last Two DAYS. MI
J. ". Euer viii conduct the singing. and
the prospect is good for the best meet
ing ever held there.
The Charlottesville District Conference
OF the Methodist Church will convene al
Oak Park three days of next week, be-
ginning Tuesday morning Eighty preach
ers and delegates are expected to be
present besides the visitors. The Bap-
fist and Methodist Churches will both
be used and have been put in beautiful
order for the occasion. and much prep
aration is being made for the comfort
and convenience Of the conference and
a large crowd is expected