The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
WITH THE POLITICIANS.
Gossip Gathered From the Headquarters
and Lobby.

oo.sip Gathered From the Headquarters
and Lobby.
AS arcry waves dash In turbulent gram
deur upon the rock-ribbed crGgs' and then
silently and suneniy fall back Upon the
breast of ocean to join again some succeed
ug tide so the political elements last
right we're retreating from the city, where
ali their force was spent. and those ln
triumph and defeat alike Withdrew, an
reasonably sure, however, TO blow ABOUT
the Capitol gain next session where the
atlurements Of office stand as bold as the
cliffs and where sursing human hopes
break into froth and recede upon the
weary wastes that mark life's furtherest
boundaries.
The week has been an unusually eventful
one in the history of Virginia, and pracu-
calIy the State officers have been elected
although the Supreme Court judges have
not beer formally announced in the eau
CTS. The action Of the Democratic caucus
this week has caused many heartache
and many a hourishing political ambition
has been cut down like the grass and has
withered away. The result In mary nota-
bic instances proclaimed the triumph or
practical politics, and the young Demo
Gratis who were attending their FIRST party
seance. were taught that organization
means victory. and without 1t the strong
est candidates 90 down.
Almost all Of the public men who were
simply here for the canvass for officers,
have returned 10 their homes, and last
night a considerable number OF the mem
bers left the city to spend the Sabbath
at home. While the intense excitement Of
Thursday night has to a large extent sub
sided about the hotels. some Of the mem
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their constituents, and It was rumored
last night that several Of them we're TO
be requested TO resign their seats, on ac-
count of the way they voted in the senator
ship fight There, however. seems 10 be no
/ actual reasons for such reports
With the announcement that the caucus
on the question Of the ju1geships would be
postponed until after Christmas. there
was a lull I'm the active canvassing, as
with the trading which is now going on
there is none but omniscience who could
| tell what a Judges chances would be two
weeks hence.
At Headquarters.
There have been big times at the
! headquarters Of Messrs Martin and Law
| less since their election, and the friends
| of each Of them have celebrated I'm a
| shape that would put a Fourth OF July
| meeting 10 shame for its dulness
| There have been many little laugh
able instances which have come dur
! ing the week, like CLEANS Of sunshine
through the riffs Of summer clouds.
and have relieved the constant strain Of
| earnest political wire pulling.
The other night there was general
desire on the part of many Of the mem
] bers to see the Corbett sparring match,
| and a question arose as 20 where the
! entertainment was TO be held. The party
| moved ND 10 the hotel desk. and one Of
| the senator's whose broad shoulders,
! handsome physique and military bear
| ing always apparent when he marches
! at the head OF his military company.
| inquired of Colonel Archer. Where does
| "Pompadour jim" spar tonight? Colo
mel Archer laughed merrily and with
a sweeping bow, turned 10 a tall man
standing next to the senator and said.
Senator ---, let me introduce you 10
Mr.. Corbett" The laugh went round
as the senator FASTENED 10 assure the
sugger that his use Of "Pompadour jim"
was not intended I'm dsrespect.
There was as a general thing, always
a liberal supply Of refreshments in the
! rooms of the various candidates and
| late Wednesday night a party of belated
members I'm passing along the hail. dis
| covered an earnest supporter Of General
Hunton's coming out of another candi-
dates quarters: "Henor shouted one
of them, What are you doing coming
out Of there?" Steadying himself against
the wall, the visitor replied, That's
| all right. boys I believe I'm politics as
! I'm war, the best thing to do IS to for
| age on the enemy" There was prima
! facie evidence OF a most successful raid,
and the policy was not disputed.
Major r.. r. Henry and Judge Rhea
had rooms opposite each other, and
neither had their doors locked. when the
| smooth burglar visited the Exchange, on
| Thursday night.
They both arose the next morning and
found their time-pieces gone. Each
thought himself the victim Of his friends
joke so when Major Henry walked across
the hall and asked the Judge what time
| il was, there was smile on the face Of
each. The bantering went on mighty
smoothly for a while. but finally the
awful truth dawned, and they agreed not
| to let the joke come out.
There are said 20 be "a number Of very
| little used uniforms for sale, suitable
| only for aides-de-camp on the Governors
! staff.
Major Gaines was a very contented and
| smiling gentleman yesterday, when the
| final elections were all over. 1t is not
impossible that the squirrels in the Cap
itol Square Will be fed on English wal
nuts for the next two weeks.