Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-14
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SENATOR R1DDLxBERaER's EXPERIENCE AT THE
o1Rous-THE ssDRuMxERs' LIoENsE-vARIous
ITEMS OF INTEREST m sTAUNToN AND THE
VALLEY.
Especial Correspondence of the STAUNToN vINDI-
CATORl
WASHINGTON, MAY 12.-Barnums circus
was here two days this week. call of the
roll at either of its evening sessions would
have shown nearly quorum of both houses
of Congress present under the big canvass,
feeding peanuts to the monkeys and listening
to the crack of the ringmasters whip. Among
those who went-or tried to-was Senator
Riddleberger, with a party of dozen ladies
and gentlemen whom he had invited. The
crowd was SO great around the ticket-wagon
that he bought tickets, at q premium, from q
chap who was circulating around on his OWL
hook. At the entrance the Senator was in
formed that the tickets were bogus, and he
had been swindled. Thirsting for revenge,
Mr.. Riddleberger started in quest of the swim
dler, calling loudly on the police to arrest
him. He was in such state of eruption over
the matter that couple of loops" actually
collared him and took him to the nearest police
station. Here he had no difficulty in proving
his identity and was at once released. The
officer in charge apologized to him for his ar
rest, and lectured the policemen on their mis-
directed zeal. The Senators have been max
ing it very lively for Mr.. Riddleberger.
THE sDRUMMERs' LICENSE.
The House Committee on Commerce has
decided by vote of 5 to 4, to report favora-
bly, bill prohibiting the States from impos-
ing tax on commercial travellers. Messrs.
O'Ferrall, Crisp, Irion and Reagan cast the
minority votes in the committee, and Mr..
O'Ferrall was requested to prepare their ad-
verse report He says it is matter of con-
siderable Importance to Virginia, as the State
now derives very considerable revenue from
this tax. If it is abolished that amount ad-
ditional will have to be levied on real and
personal property. Mr.. O'Ferrall has been
looking up the subject very thoroughly for
the preparation of the report, and he is clear
ly of the opinion that Congress has no juris-
diction, the matter being wholly within the
control of each State for itself.
VALLEY POLITICS.
A Virginia gentleman who is pretty we'll
posted on the politics of his State, told me to-
day that he thought Capt. James Bumgard-
ner, of Staunton, will succeed Hon. J. RAM
dolph Tucker as member Of Congress from
that State. He thinks the district could not
do better. Col U'Ferrall will, in his opinion
have "walkover' for denomination in the
Seventh District. He is most diligent and
useful member and deserves to be returned,
will be ''go-as-y ou-please, with half doz-
en- contestants, for Mr.. Daniels seat In the
House.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
Congressman Tucker says he does not think
there will be any difficulty over the confrma-
ton by the Senate of Burke for Postmaster,
and Shepperd for Collector Of Internal Reve-
nue. at Staunton. There was talk at first that
Senator Malone would make fight on Shep-
perd, but Mr.. Tucker thinks he has abandon
ed all idea of hostilities. The nominations
are Hanging in the Senate, with plenty OF
company, but it is expected that action will
soon be had upon them.
The House Committee on Public Buildings
has reported favorably on the bill to erect a
building at Staunton. Mr.. Tucker says he
will push the matter and hopes to secure ia
vorable action by the House.
A. N. Breckenridge, who years ago was q
Staunton boy, and who gave one of his arms
to the closing side" in the late war, has -,
] appointed to position in the -;
| ment. For some Year,