Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-17
WASHINGTON CITY.
MAHoNe Will STILL REMAIN TIE
PARTY BOSS IN VIRGINIA.
nen. aatier and Jerry simpson. Of Karsas'
ON the Floor Of the House--cxar Reed
Refuses 20 Recognise Col o'FerraiL


From our Regular Correspondent
wAsurxoroS, February i6.-The report
prlated in some Of the papers 70 the eiiect
that General Malone has decided to ADAM
DON politics, and that at the next meeting
Of the Republican State Central Commit
Toe he would decline reelection as chair
man and have Congressman Bowden
elected bis successor, has created con-
siderable talk here, but, very little
stock IA taken in any such rumor. One
of the leading Virginia Repuolicans
xgha stands next TO General Malone when
ssked fo-day what he thought OF the re-
port. said ,"It is idle gossip. IL amounts
10 nothing whatever. General Malone
will not quit politics. He Will,
In nv opinion, remain at the heed OIL the
COMMITTEES. and IL he lives not ONLY go 70
the national convention in 1892, but VIII
control the delegation. He has NUMBER
Of scores 10 settle and he viii even up
things with some men before ne eels
through. He is still the all-powerful man
Ina the Republican party OF Virginia and he
cannot be downed. am certain that ne
will not step down and out"
General Malone is at present IN tne
CITY and he holds frequent conferences
with the Virginia Republicans VINO are
constantly calling upon him.
NOTED MIN ON THE FLOOR.
Two noted characters were on the moor
of the House this afternoon. One was
General Il. Il. Butler, of Massachusetts,
and the other was Jerry Simpson, the
conference.-the from Kansas. Inc ht,
ter. however, far eclipsed Cock-hyed
Ben. in the attention shown. uen ta
Ia, -, tQllQ0 QIllt. IllT
trimmed oyercoat, and wore an immense
slouoh hat Of the finest material Inc
General DESPITE his advanced years, Is as
Evelv as a cricket and walks briskly. lie
roafned around the Capitol ana was
shaking hands promiscuously Win oiu ac-
quaintances. ..;o,
JeTrv Simpson had q genuine ovation.
democratic aide OF the hall, and the mem
bers gave him quite an ovation. MI;
Springer. Of Illinois, seemed to be chle1
;ntrodncer. Many of the Repubhcan
members also went over to make tne ac-
ouaintance OF the Congressman-elect from
Kansas. Farmer Edmunds ana hepre-
tentative Tucker. of the Virginia oelegat-
ton, were among thosewho hau 'aiAs WIN
"Sockless Simpson
ANOTHER MATTER.
But there is dispute nov, regarding inns
matter. Jerry wore no soeks Ia Sno S I'LL
He conld NOT afford such articles when he
was running for Congress.
Simpson was plainly dressed IN gray
mixed suit that cost. probably gu. ne
had on a plain black tie and turned-dowh
collar. He appears to be about forty-nve
years of age, Is of rather, DARK features,
and wears black moustacbe. lie was Tor
many years sailor on the northern Iakes
n 1aI
educated man, he is sharp and practical
from contact with the world. very rev
sailors are dull. They travel about ana
become quick-witted.
THE GEAR REFUSED.
Colonel O'Ferrall went to Speaker Reed
this morning and asked recognition TO call
mn his bill appr0priating $4,000 for the
construction of a road from winchester.
Va. 10 the Federal cemetery near that
city. Before the Speaker even knew
what the bill was he said ne could
not recognize Colonel 0'Ferrall, who
then wanted TO know If reccognl1
ton was refused on personal or political
grounds. Colonel OFerrall was assured
that it was not on either account, ana then
he stated what his bill was. The Speaker
fatty refused, claiming that he would have
10 shut down on oil bills carrying appro-
priations. This will explain to the people
of Winchester, why it is not possible to get
the bill through. Last session Colonel
O'Ferrell called up this bill and Mr.. Can
non objected to its consideration. On that
occasion Colonel O'Ferral made speech
showing the necessity for the appToprl-
ation-not alone TO construct the road, but
10 make some extensions at the cemetery
THE COLD HARBoR ROAD.
Congressman Waddill also has bill
nendinp in the House 10 construct road
way from Richmond TO Cold liar,
Dor. That bill will also fan. Last
session Judge Waddill introduced a
bin to consolidate the cemeteries at
Richmond. Is was his understanding
that The former Quartermaster-General
favored the consolidation, but the new
officer who succeeded General Holabird
took an entirely different position, He is
opposed TO the consolidation. and then
Judge Waddill introduced his Cold-Harbor
road bill. When Hon. George ID. Wise
was in the House he introduced a bill to
construct roadway from Richmond to
Seven Pines. General Leo was fortunate
enough to get through two OF his GENE
tery-road bills last session-one Tor Gull
pepper and the other for Alexandra.
HE WANTS TO KNOW.
Mr.. Plumb introduced resolution in
the Senate to-day calling for information
in regard to the Soldiers Home at Hamp-
ton. va. From the tenor Of the resolution
II would seem that the Senator thinks that
there has been some reckless management;
He wants TO know if ii is true as reported
that many of the inmates have been quar-
tered in tents, and for what purpose the
buildings have been used:
Senator Daniel has received and present:
cd a petition signed by the faculty. Of
the University of Virginia in favor OF the
international copyright bill.
Judge Flournov, Secretary of the Com
monwealth of Virginia, is still here. He
came down on private business. Among
other visitors at the Capitol to-day were
DIR. Dunn, of Albemarle, mepber of the
Virginia State Senate, and ex-Marshal
Scott, Of Charlotte county.
PAGES ROCK LIGHTHOUSE.
Representative Browne saws that he ex-
poets 70 get the item providing for the
erection OF a lighthouse at Pages Rock, in
York river. Virginia, placed ON onei of
the appropriation bills. The bill ON the
subject calls for SIS, 900. Mr.. Browne does
not believe the Commerce Committee Will
be given day, and that is why he will try
to have this item put on the sundry civil
bill in the Senate. ,
The House Committee on Rivers and
Harbors to-day favorably reported Con-
gresham boWden's OIL 10 prONiue ior al
examination and survey for a backwater
20 form harbor of refuge and safety on
Lynnhaven bay near Cape Henry, Va.
THE TEEAsURERsHR.
Most of the leading Republicans are OF
the opinion that Ex-Governor Foster. OF
Ohio, will succeed the late Secretary Win
dom. II is claimed that Mr. Foster has
been telegraphed to and has virtually &C
cepted, and that the nomination will pro.
baby 60 to the Senate before the end Of
the week. 1t would have been sent in
sooner but for the deaths Of General Sher-
man and Admiral Porter, which have inter