Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-12
SENATORS AT WORK.
LOCAL BILLS oDucED BY
MESSRS. DANIEL AND VANCE.
Our Representatives. Follow suit-senatoT
Hill Holds Leves- Farmer Edmundss
Interview with Secretary Rusk.
frrom oar Kegular Correspondent. ]

1n9s AZ DOtn Lexington anu DeuioIu SieJ'
each structure to be limited in cost to
S50,o 900: appropriating 100000 for the
construction Of Mt. Vernon avenue IN &C.
cordance with the survey made, and au-
thorizing the purchase by the Govern
ment Of Cedar Grove. tract of land CON-
posed OF fifty acres on Elizabeth river
opposite the Gosport navy-yard and having
q large water frontage.
Senator Daniel also presented me-
mortal from the Virginia Legislature IN
favor of transferring the marine corps to
the Navy Department. He also presented
petitions from tobacco manufacturers OF
Danville and Bedford City similar to those
from the Richmond manufacturers pre-
scnted in the House last week by MIR.
Wise, and which ask fol- amendments to
section 25 Of the present tariff and tax
laws.
Senator Vance introduced bills to pay
the Cape Fear Steamboat Company S50,0O0
for property destroyed during the war,
and Sl2,sO0 to John ID. Thorne, OF Halifax
county, N. c., for loss of fifty-fve bales OF
cotton during the war. The latter was IA
vorably reported in the last Congress.
IN TIE HousE.
Mr.. Wise introduced in the House bills
to settle claims of Maryland and Virginia
against the United States Government tor
money advanced to carry on tha war OF
1872 for the relief of certain southern mail
contractors who had contracts prior to the
civil war, and three private bills for the
relief of q. N. Graves, w. II. Wesson, and
A. S. Lee, which three went TO the, Com
mittee on War Claims.
Mr.. Edmunds introduced a bill for apub-
lie building at Bedford City (S50 ,0OO) and
pure-food bill, modelled something after
the Paddock bill. but with many new fea-
lures OF his own.
Mir. Meredith introduced large batch
OF interesting bills which affect the DIS
trict of Columbia and Northern Virginia
jointly, as they provide for a public park
at Arlington, bridge across the Potomac
leading thereto. several suburban railway
charters are asked for. and he also put in
the Mt. Vernon avenue bill. MIR. Wise IN
troduced as well couple of bills relating
to improvements Of the same kind.
Mr.. Edmunds appointed to-day page In
the House-Socrates Maupin, of Bedford
county. son of MIR. William Carey Maupin.
HILLS POPULARITY.
When the Senate adjourned az 2:90 p. M.
to-day Senator Hill. of New York, held an
other veritable levee in the chamber, so
great is the desire OF persons to meet the
Democrat who has completely taken con-
the Republican party. Among those who
had a conversation on the floor to-day with
Senator Hill was General Eppa Hunton, OF
Virginia After that a great many other
gentlemen were presented and then the
New Yorker was sought by Senator Villas,
of Wisconsin. who went oil IN corner
with the Ex-Governor and engaged an
earnest talk with him.
NO PLACE FOR LADY.
A few days ago Representative Edmunds.
by special request, accompanied another
southern congressman to the Agricultural
Department. The latter needed the Hall
fax county farmers influence toward Sc
curing a position for lady in the seed dlvi-
sion OF the department. When the two men,
bers were ushered into the presence of the
Secretary the gentleman who was anxious
to secure the place for the lady addressed
General Rusk about in this fashion. after
stating the preliminaries am very anx-
ious, Mr.. Secretary, to secure the position
for this lady. Being new mem Der and In an
opposite political party. / asked my dis
tinguished friend. MIR. Edmunds, chairman
of the important Committee on Expendl-
lures in the Department of Agriculture,
to accompany me and use his influence"
This reference bad visible effect on the
Secretary. and Farmer Edmunds looked
his best when he was held up as sure
enough chairman in the. biggest Demo
cratic body that ever assembled at Wash
ington General Rusk had evidently. been
impressed, and he hesItated several mo-
ments before replying. The member felt
confident he would get the place. but the
Secretary turned TO Farmer Edmunds in
stead of addressing the member urging
the appointment of the lady, and said:
II regret very much. MIR. Edmunds,
that l have no vacancy to which lady
could be appointed If you had only asked
tor the appointment of man could give
him place at once. and would be only too
happy to serve you"
he had THE VERY MAN.
With q Chesterfeldian bow and smiling
in his mostsgracious and affable manner Farmer
Edmunds said quick as fash and with deal
OF emphasis: THANK you, Mr.. Secretary, thank
yon. Really, sir you are very kind. did not
expect this prompt action. have the very man
you want, and he will be here Monday morning."
HIS MULE QUALIFICATIONS.
Then the two members bade the Secretary
good morning, and the thing was worked so
neatly that the member who got left could
not for second think OF the slightest resent
'ment This morning Farmer Edmunds went
over TO the department again accompanied
by Mr.. James Wadlington, OF Halifax, aud
that gentleman was appointed. In in-
Producing him 20 General Rusx, Farmer
Edmunds said that he was not only a
worthy.man, but a handsome one, as he could
see. Alter sizing up Mr. Wadlington "Uncle
Jerry" asked him what he would do II no was
told TO take a mule by the ears. " would pun
away az that mule" said Mr.. Wadlington, " un-
m sornething gave way-ears, hide, or tail"
"YOu1l do, young man." said the Secretary,
and "Uncle Jerry =. put the Halifax county
Democrat TO work. Farmer Edmunds Is happy,
and his experiences at the department are fur
n,shing some good laughs when related on the
floor OF the House:
yisit 10 Harrisonburg, whittier he went on busi-
ness His committee Will hold an important
meeting tomorrow.
Mr.. Pembroke Petit, OF Fluyanna, returned
from that county this morning in answer 10 a
telegram from Representative Tucker. He re-
ports heavy snow in that section OF the State,
and saws be had 20 ride eighteen miles through
the fieecy substance. He Is 70 read IN the House
again. and hopes TO be appointed one Of the
reading clerks OF that BODY.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Rsnresentatiye Branch, OF North Carolins, has
heen called homo on account OF the serieas i'll
ness of one Of his children. The House to-day
granted him leave OF absence.
Representative Williams OF North Carolina,
who has been ii at his rooms In this city. is I'M
proving. His brother, Colonel Henry Williams,
reports him as being out OF danger.
Colonel Cowles, Of the North Carolina dslegs-
tion. is stlIl detained at his home by sickness,
but his colleague. Mr.. Bum, who has also been
stck, returned TO the city this morning.
Representativs Alexander says the Whining
ton Chamber OF Commerce will soon send him
statements regarding the needs for river and
harbor improvements in that portion Of North
Carolina, and he will place the facts before the
Among the visitors at the Capitol to-day was
s.ate-senator Jordan, OF Halifax county,
who was presented 70 number OF
the members by his friend. Farmer I'd
munds. of the Virginia delegation. Mr.. Jordan
gave the delegation the latest information that
he possessed In regard 20 probable legislation at
Richmond this winter, and assured them that he
thought the present Legislature would make a
cred table record. "
Alta meeting Of the House Committee on Pub
lie buildings and Grounds held this morning a
sub-committee was appointed which will have
charge OF bills that come from number o.
states, including Virginia, North Carolina, and
south Csrolina. and II Is composed OF Mr. Lewis,
OF Nississ,ppi; MIR. Warwick, OF Ohio, and Mr..
Williams, Of North Carolina
NKw Posr-oFFrcE-
Anost-ooice. 10 be known as Cowart, has been
est ablished IN Northumberland county, Va. viii
Slater Cowart as postmaster.
A Decrease In Death.
The whole number of deaths IN Rich.
mond last week was Salt white and II
cs,iored. Twelve persons died In Clay Ward,
| IN JacSson IN Madison, In Monroe In Jef-