The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-21
Thr snrreme Conrt Bench
Vireiniang in Washington.

NirGiniang ia Washington
There are quite number OF Nlrginians
I'm the city. Lieutenant-Governor kent was
at the Capitol this morning. and left to-
night for his home, where he VIII remain
until he comes 10 Richmond to assume
the duties VI his Oiiice.
Col. j. Hampton Hoge is SIN here. and
has i'm course of preparation statement
10 bee filed with the State Department
Five of the Virginia congressman are IN
the city still, although the next few days
will md them with their families for the
HOLIDAYS. Senator John W. Daniel left this
afternoon for Lynchburg, ana will not re-
turn until the new year. Col. William i.
Atkins. Of Mecklenburs, who has peen
here for several days, LETT tonight FOR
Richmond. Both branches Of Congress are
getting ready for the holiday adjournment,
aud the members are restless for the clos
ing hours. which bring them freedom
from daily labors, and place them again
with their families and friends, for the
celebration Of the merry Christmas.
Movements Of Oar Congressmen.
Senator Hurton called at the White
House this morning, and urged the ap-
pointment Of Mr.. r.. b. Handy 10 con-
sulate. SIR. Handy Is superintendent OF
schools for Northampton county. and
was formerly connected with the press Of
the Eastern Shore OF Virginia. This may
have been an of day for ViTginians with
the President, Tor While he was not eN-
actly "A wearied listener 10 the retition or
Senator Hunton. he gave him very
little encouragement at its conclusio /.
Senator nuntOn also called at the IN
terror Department, and requested the APP
pointment Of Mr.. John Hunton, a former
resident Of Virginia, to a position IN
q
He also called up the paper Of Dr.
Fitzhugh. ex-doorkeeper Of the House Of
Representatives, who has filed an appiica-
don for a position I'm the Land Oflice at
Wichita, Kansas.
Congressman Wise called at the White
House this morning. and made an appoint
ment with the President for consultation
tomorrow I'm reference 10 the presidential
post-ottIce in his district, whose alIalrs
are still being administered by a Repubii
can postmaster. The consultation would
have taken place to-day. but Congressman
Wise was detained at the Capitol by the
meeting OF the Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce, OF which he is
chairman.
Congressman Marshall received an invi-
tation TO be present al the Jacksonian
dinner. 10 be given I'm Philadelphia on the
9Th day OF January Eext. Congressman
Black. OF Illinois and other members OF
the House were also invited
North c rolina Postmasters.
A letter received this morning from
Congressman Jones announces a slight
improvement I'm the condition OF his
father, who has been i'll for several weeks
He is 50 greatly Frustrated by the at
tack that Congressman Jones fears he
will be unable 10 resume his congressional
duties here until after the holidays.
The publication that four Of the five
candidates for the postmastership Of
Salem, y. c., had requested the Post
master-Genera TO allow their claims TO
be determined by a primary OF the Demo-
Gratis OF that city, and that he rather
favored the plan. brought Mr.. Beio, the
fifth candidate, in hot haste 10 Wash
ington. lie does not favor the plan, and
as IL has been conceded by many that
his chances for the appointment were
good. as he is strongly backed. his APP
pearance az this time may cause the
Postmaster-Generalt 70 change his mind.
The turning point In the fight for the
Winston postmastership WAS reached to-
daV. Congressman Bower who has hith-
erto declined to endorse either Of the
i've candidates. this morning called on
Postmaster-General Bissei. and requested
the appointment OF Mr.. Ed II, Wilson
Senators Ransom and Vance had already
endorsed Captain Sam smith but as he
comes under the EEK" rule, strong rea-
sons VIII have 20 be presented 10 the
department for its relaxation before he
can be appointed.
. onal Mention.
Mr.. J. c. Buxton. prominent member
Of the North Carolina bar, and the broth
er-in-law Of Mr.. r. w. Belo. one OF the
applicants for the Salem postmaster
ship. was at the Capitol to-day.
Mr. John Williams and wife, or Rich
mond, are at the National.
Messrs. Morris Meyers. OF Petersburg;
G.. T.. Scott and wife Of the same city;
{. Stevens, wife. and daughter. OF Shen-
andoah; Lewis G. Wood, Of Virginia. and
MIR. John Toohey, OF Norfolk. are at the
ST. James.
Mr. r. =. Bunting. ex-sherih on Nor
folk county, and wife ar. In the city.
Messrs. j. T. Wingfeld and wife. OF
Richmond. and G. s. Triplett, OF Cul-
peper. are at the Howard. II. L. W.