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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05

the young warriors who were open foeS
of Mr.. Whitney's party, and who lnVari-
ably got leave at each national election
10 20 home to vote, that MIR. whitney
bore down on.
what is offensive partisanship Tor the
goose is the same for the gander, said
Mr.. Whitney oracularly
''rhose who will fight must bear blows,
and so far as he could order IL they did.
And vet he did his own work so thor
oughly. ne labored so earnestly in improY-
ing our navy, that even his political oppo-
nents gave him credit for great ability
and singleness OF purpose in the perform
ance of executive duties.
AS has been said, Mr.. Whitney Is now
having low and putting money In his
nurse. Political cards are going TO be
shufiied In a very lively way in New York
state. at no distant day, and Mr. whitney
e watching the game with great equa-
nlrnity. IL is not his policy just now TO
take a hand in IL. When he does IL Will
be somewhat strange and new for him to
fail TO realize trumps of substantial sort.
In the prime OF life, with great wealth,
large popularity and few enemies, Sc
cord In Office that cannot be roughly as
sailed. and with conditions favorable in
every way, Mr.. Whitney Is regarding the
future with extreme good humor. There
Is no real reason why he should not. Most
men would under the same circumstances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
LAW REFORMS.
1aenmnuie Register Makes Some s0gvs..

''h'iiie Register Makes Some Sugees-
Tons for the General Assembly.
t"}er writer's for the Richmond
haVe as we have heretofore
aally failed TO point out the
Tor the tardy and slovenly ad-
alton OF justice, and have curiously
H their no doubt laudable desire
te judicial salaries. thrown an
'''i shadow over our present tu-
We deny that the present incum-
.hr Circuit. City and Corporation
n Virginia fail IN any respects
ro up 10 the high standard OF
eH Judges They are honest. COM
learned and diligent officers. ard
M all these qualifications most
with the lawyers who practice
courts.
rd trouble, which the lawyer
Is. ies behind the judges, and
found IN the vicious and costly
system which the State has
nom The abominable reconstrgc-
N'i over which John c. Unisr-
presided. The sole object OF the
o9d convection was 10 create as
"lhNes as possible TO be filed ~
e',a ana carpet-baggers, and from
-is' sprung that horde OF County
ana County Court judges. which
fA 10 swamp the Commonwealth.
make no charges against county
They doubtless do the best pcss
la their position But the system IN
.i vicious ANA the only cure Is 10
o. 'Nrm and their courts out OF exist
ana substitute less expensive aud
practical methods
nave already indicated our views AS
'"' directions and lines on which this
A. '' should proceed. but We return 70
''" IN order 10 awaken public atten-
, ana with the hope that our next gem
.sHtinbiy may put the bali In motion.
- ~ lhf supervisors OF each county do all
h. Mofk belonging 10 the county, incln1-
ue opening OF roads building bridges.
aIcn matters as are ministerial with
49,. elshl mixture OF the judicial. Make
s--'.i"I circuits OF four counties each ard
~, circuit Judge for each OF these
Its Its whose duty Il shall be 10 hold
,l once month in each county IN
~. Nuouit. and try an cases, criminal
a.. sifa arising therein: pay such Judge
ss'a salary and require hts court 70 be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
How to Dry Wet Shoes.
From Harper's Bazaar.) }

: When. without, overshoes. you have
been caught in heavy rain-storm. per-
haps you have known already what TO do
with your best kid boots, which have been
thoroughly wet through. and which, II
left TO dry In the ordinary way, VIII be
stlff, brittle, and unloveiy? II not. you
will be glad to learn what heard only re-
Gently from one whose experience Ii OF
value.
First wipe on gently with a soft cloth
all surface water and mud: then, while
still wet, rub well with keroscne-oiI, using
for the purpose the fuTed side OF canton
flannel Set them aside TIL partially dry.
when a second treatment with oil Is adj
visable. They may then be deposited In
conveniently warm place, where they VIII
dry gradually and thoroughly. Before ap-
plying French undressing. gtve them
final rubbing with the flannel. still slightly
dampened with kerosene. and your boots
will be soft and flexible as nsw kid. and
be very Httle affected BY their baxh " ths
rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
THE HARD WORKERS.
roncressmen Who Are Always al
rheir Post Of Duty.
prTURED BY AMOS CUMMINGS.
.,.,,.,c, :. Holman. Henry q. Turner. Leoni-
5..r. Livingston David H. 'uioerson'
"A .uiam 4. Oates. and Many Others.
-....,..nn.aenoe q the pIspatch.l

..,.aiNGTON. u. c.. November D.
.-so * AZ times an evRnescent
~.ariy $50 members live within
.., Of the Capitol. Half OF this
. n least. can reach home within
..rs end many OF them are within
-.. ride OF the Capitol II Is this
...t makes quorum Of the House
...e cyanescent. a quorum present
mess is a requirement OF the Con-
Adding 10 this number OF alb
those who are absent on business.
.auut Of sickness, It Is very easy
amt for the frequent want OF "A quo
. .. party matters. whenever II Is
90 emphasize this absence. the
leans refuse TO vote. thus making
lines difficult to secure a quorum.
only measures OF great national
....s fm the seats In the chamber
3d.. fral vote has been taken upon
t measure the quorum seems 10
..... lea the mists Of morning. Those
-. r.. nearest to the Capitol are the
. ssh. are usually absent when minor
.. .r. discussed.
.. may be a quorum present in the
,.. without being made manifest In the
81 scores OF members are rsmpirg
. .fr.ments in the interest Of their
..... ..ats with deft eye to business in
... Il.. a bill important TO the inter
.. h,ir section of the country may
... .u 90 thff legislative duties, but
.. .atly consider that their imme-
... ..u-uucnts are most interested in
Han in bills drawn in the interest
. who 1--we far away. Some con-
,-.. appear for day or two In each
q short speech on some unim-
.... matter. so as to secure place in
patches. and then disappear.
-... .. ike carrier-pigeons. flying home
. Hrst opportunity and distributing
-. n-- Others vanish for weeks. for
aal in two cases for years. with
lecorded on yea or nay vote.
.uoug the steady attendants OF
.. rs of the House there are very
tr I.I workers. The man who talks
rs usual thing works the
r It.y are outriders and cavorters
s-.I tac legislative coach, and very
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05

he devotes himself to its arduous duties.
And with all he finds time to attend TO
the interests OF his constituents i'm the
departments. He has no fancy for Robin
Hoods barn, but goes direct across the
field, jumping bitches and taking fences
to reach the object sought. His fight
with Hoke Smith over the Conyers post
Office gave him a national reputation. but
his work in committee and on the floor of
the House ought to make his fame endur-
ing. There IS the true Georgia grit about
him and no mistake. Neither threats nor
persuasion will ever drive him with the
herd. His surname was not misplaced,
and he shows his disposition in his face
and manner. He has never been knocked
out. and never will be while life lasts.
Probably the steadiest. most lovable and
influential wheel-horse in the house Is
David B. Culberson, of Texas. Broad
shouldered full chested. unobtrusive in
manner and disposition, he commands the
confidence and respect Of both sides Of the
chamber. As chairman OF the Committee
on the Judiciary he wields an untold
power. Like Turner. he evinces no eager
ness to enter into a discussion, but once
In il he elucidates the situation so clearly
and crystallizes 1t in such a few words
as to carry sincere conviction. Indeed,
the disposition of the House IS such as
10 ltdu 10 tne pdSSdBt VI n VII dAN'H ~
has been considered in Culberson's COM
mittee. Backed by a plain statement
from the Chairman himself, it usually
goes through without dispute and without
a word OF protest. In this he stands with
out a superior among Chairmen of COM
mittees. He is as deliberate In movement
and manner as In the consideration OF
knotty point at law. Some fancy that he
Is lazy. but when they encounter him in
debate he turns out to be the liveliest sort
OF lazy man. A patient, careful investi-
gator there il no better lawyer or legisla-
tor on the floor OF the House, and none
more influential.
Another member Of the Committee on
the judiciary may be well termed wheel
horse He Is William G. Oates. OF Ala
bama. better known in his State as the
-'one-armed hero OF the wire-grass popu-
lation" No one viii ever accuse him or
being lazy. Activity marked him long
ako for her own. In the Confederate
army he was ever on the move and on the
attack, and in the House it has been the
same. lie has had his Chancellorsville
and his Gettysburg In legislative expert
ence. as we'll as on the open field. His
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05

AVID u. CIl-BEltSON.
g.. u..I horses. Judge Holman has
i... . u..-l-horse for quarter Of a
$50 man can estimate the value
. services to the country, but age and
t.. r.r. - telling upon him. lie pulls
.... as steadily as ever. but has
t. strength and endurance charac-
- hu jon former years. The old
are giving place to the new.
.. among ,uc new ones there are some
.t ol mention.
'.l has two Democratic wheel
. ur legislative traces. one is
rI' lr tt experience and OF acknowl-
itv He is a member of the
H. ut Ways and Means. and has
"I.t service on this committee. He
t o. Turner, OF nuitman. He has
t.rt active part in all the hear
'-.Hr' the Committee OF Ways and
aaI like Speaker Crisp. was at
chairman Of the Committee on
ludefatlcable in his committee
IS "a power on the floor of the
IBIS speeches, though few, are
.i and carry great weight
nothing dramatic or theatrical
lm. He speaks calmly and dis
cumming iiliiStil u Nll-
issue and elucidating facts very
and convincingly. Extremely
in bearing and language. no
.r.s both the attention and cOnsld-
M an who hear him. He is one
''' -'-il!ost and strongest OF the
"D .-r.r--s IN the House.
.. r.ton, let alone his State. could
iF f. % lose him.
'" ~ the steady pullers from GeOr-
t. ..'rias T. Livingston. Turner is
and PLACID as a June morning.
f-ion is as breezy and as stir
r' wind that scatters mountain
rI'h the blossoms of fruit trees
Turner is undcmonstrative in
and Livingston extremely demon
The former never gets into
40 and the latter never speaks
reaching IL He has clear reso-
" and a pugnacious tempera-
energetic. determined and firm in
'lons. he tries to pound them
'~9i1S Of all those around him.
i'istrr on the floor, ne is equally
worker I'm committee. 4 member
ra' Committee on Appropriations,
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fight on behalf of the Torrey bankruptcy
b'l has been exceeded only by his hght
against the direct taX-refunding bill IN
the Fiftieth Congress Indeed, oates taxes
scarcely any rest. He is on the stump III
the South IN every political campaign.
Nor does he conhne his efforts to his own
state. lie walks over into Georgia ana
Florida and awakens the echoes on behail
of State rights and strict construction OF
the Constitution. Nor is he backward
about awakening the echoes in the House
of Representatives. 4 close fighter, he
never asks for quarter. His ideas now
with charming fuency, and he can gave
and take with equal readiness con-
scientious worker in committee, he uses
facts and arguments with iacility on the
foor of the House. Some At times nave
Thought this wheel-horse little errauc'
but experience has convinced them OF thelr
error. He is now in magnificent trim ior
the coming campaign in Alabama and ms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05

always open for chancery business anu
then commit, as we have before sugeeslsu'
the probate of wills and matters OF nke
character to the clerk of the court WIN
the right to appeal Of course TO the Juass'
furnish these circuit judges with court
stenographer for each circuit ana We
venture the assertion there VIII pe no
more complaint with the people or tne
hay. ~ tarly Justice Under such sys-
Ten, the court expenses Of the State N'lii
ne reduced at least one-half from tneir
nresent enormous proportions. and hti-
cants and jurors viii save immensely III
money and time. 49,.
Let our coming Legislature give these
changes some thought and attention. ana
il will merit and receive the coHmeh'@-
ton OF the people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
G. Il. nRNcKENRIDGE.

diction is perfect Redundancy Is not one
OF his qualities lie makes his points
stand out like stars on a frosty night,
and leaves them to produce their effect
upon his hearers. IN the coming fight
over the tariff Mr.. Breckenridge Will be
Il prominent figure.
No list of Democratic wheel-horses
would be perfect without the name OF
Josiah Patterson, Of Tennessee. Put him
into the traces with Livingston and they
would look like brothers, yet the latter
fought the repeal of the purchaslng-clause
OF the Sherman act TO the bitter end,
and the former advocated 1t. They are
alike in style manner, appearance. ana
disposition. Each has the courage or his
convictions and each would die in his
tracks before surrendering to a foe. Pat
terson fought the anti-option bill Ike a
hero Rice Pierce warned him of the
wrath to come for standing by his con-
victions but when the wrath did come II
sratched Pierce baldheaded and left Pat
terson with over 5000 majority. When
with equal obstinacy. Mr.. Patterson stood
by President Cleveland In the present
Congress, another Tennesseean talked
about the wrath tJ come; yet from
present indications when the wrath does
come il will increase Patterson's $ majority
If IL does not decrease that OF his col
league. Patterson, like Livingston, is n
pictures lue figure in the House lie talks
Ike an old-time lawyer in the flush days
of Alabama and Mississippi. His speeches
are replete with logic and good SENSE,
and awaken the utmost interest. 1t Is
safe to say that the Memphis district has
never been more ably represented.
So mucn for the Democratic wheel
horses. Singular 70 say, all those men,
toned served in the Confederate army.
There are no more patriotic and trust
worthy men In the House. They repre-
sent hard work and steady pulling. or
course there are northern Democrats who
do sometimes very brilliant work, but the
old steady puliers from the North seem
to have been supplanted by men good
at a dash or a spurt, but not worth much
for steady work at the plow The men
whose names have been mentioned are
ever in their seats and always at work.
Without them the crops would be filed
with weeds. the roads oyerrun with water
courses, and many political field lie
fanow AMOS j. CUMMINGS.
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friends predict that he will be the next
Governor of that State.
One Of the finest wheel-horses on the
Democratic side is Clifton r. Breckln-
ridge, of Arkansas. He is the son OF John
G. breckenridge, once Nicc-Presldent OF
the United States. LaclSing/rhe command
ing presence of his father. he has all or
his intellectual vigor. and is more close
and earnest worker and investigator. He
ia peculiarly adapted to service on the
Ways and Means Committee. Here he Is
the lieutenant of William L. Wilson its
chairman There is probably no man In
the country who has studied the question
of raising revenue more patiently and per-
sistently than Mr.. Breckinridge. lie has
profited by the knowledge thus acquired
and the forthcoming bill will undoubtedly
show his imprint. 1t is one thing, how
ever. to acquire information and another
10 imDart It. Breckenridge Is at home
in both roles Although not gifted with
the magnificent voice OF his father he
speaks clearly and enunclates his words
perfectly but the voice and the enuncia-
tlons are no more clear than his argu-
ments. They are stated concisely. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05

day as he ever was. lie is one Of those
keen, active men who are unhappy when
idle. Since his wife's death he has given
his whole time TO business. He scarcely
misses day from his desk, being as tire
less in this respect as his friend and part
ner. Daniel Lamont.
Mr.. Whitney Is one OF the most demo-
cratic OF men. just as he was when in
Washington. He IL a very busy man, but
he is always willing TO see any visitor
who may have business with him. He has,
none OF that air Of frozen dignity that
public men sometimes affect but Is easy
and cordial, but at the same time Keen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05

father, who was for many years circuit
Judge of the circuit in which Campbell
and Lynchburg then were located. He
was a Judge, indeed, Of the olden time
above reproach and above suspicion. He
always rods on horseback from his
home, on the north side OF the Black
water creek, with his que" hanging
down his back. and with ruftied shirt
front, 10 the courthouse. Everybody
instinctively took of their hats to him.
He was the impersonatlon OF dignity
and honor-an ideal judge. Let US hope
that his grandson may be recognized by
our President. Truly. w.
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wantrd n Absolutely Safe.

whenkthe panic was at its height an
excited porter in South-Side hotei
asked for half an hours leave OF absence
one day In order that he might take MS
money ont OF a bank and put II In
safer place 1t was granted, and at the
end OF the stipulated time he returned,
looking Immensely relieved .
well. jacobs said his employer. did
you draw your money outY'
, II did. sir" replied Jacobs.
what bank was II inT'
III was In a safety deposit vault.
"The mischief II was! And where have
you deposited It nowy'
II give II 70 III old woman s'r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
OMISSION.
Valuable Information.
I,.froff Exoa prasa

The visitor at the businsss-man's desk
might have been tramp. and Ne might
not. In any event. he was NOT there ask
ing a ioan.
'sDo you want 10 know how to make
doiary' he inquired. politely
''Yes. I'd like to know now TO make
several" replied the pusxied businessman.
You can. sir; but. Of course. you must
know how TO make one tirss-"
That's 20. Tell me how"
"afy Information IL vsiuafie, sir: II viii
cost you ten cents"
That's two beers"
.Yes. sir. including the lunch that goes
with H."
Here's two dimes. Now tsli me-"
ssWell. ctr. when = frtead gfFtheg yom
for s tcud HIN = so1renonuIrg, -"
and - the v1g1er pospe1 81 ~ tnGlneGp.
man rsmpek@d - = vncnc4 - - ~
= bsgGnt 6r anxxok !.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05

vim ana the go IN tneln, ne Will say
Can you have to do is to know how TO
handle the reins over them. Keep sharp
eye on the colts and don't let them think
you distrust them. They go all to pieces
II you do. Young men and colts are
good deal alike" In politics Mr.. Whitney
always followed the same policy. He had
n small army of bright young men who
followed him and he could do wonders
with them.
ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. whitney never posed as an orator
at the bar or in politics. He says that
whatever talent he has lies in the way oc
organization and the handling of men,
and i'm this those who know him best
say that he is right. Men who attended the
last Democratic Convention saw him ac-
complish more in five minutes conyersa-
ton than all the loud oratory of Bourke
Cochran and others could bring about.
No one that know Of ever saw him ex-
cited or angry. The proverbial icicle or
cucumber Is not more cool. His very ap-
pearance appears a protest against Vio-
Ience. Always faultlessly dressed, well
groomed like Il thoroughbred racer. with
out being loud in any way. you are I'M
pressed by the man without knowing ex-
actly why. His manner is as perfect as
his dress. His voice Is low. well modu-
lated and pleasant, and ~ he Is no orator
he certainly is very charming talker
on any subject. Always suave, bland ana
smiling, he still impresses you as being
genuine and sincere. He resembles Sen-
ator Hill I'm the sense that he regards Il
promise IN politics. made prior to an cleo
ton, TO be kept inviolate. Ii was TINS
very trait In his character that was shown
In the somewhat notorious case OF van
Allen. Mr. Clevelands much talked-over
minister 10 ltafy The prediction bar
gain with Mr.. Van Allen may have been
omen TO criticism. But the bargain was
made and so the goods should be deliV-
cred. SO held Mr.. whitney.
Mr.. whitney Is not a theoretical poll
tician any more than he Is theoretical
fnancier and business manager. He holds
that money is needed to carry elections.
He holds that partnership is necessary In
the work OF keeping a great political party
together. Ii Is hts belief that there should
he rewards In the way Of small oinces,
for the rank and file as well as the Cabinet
offices for the staff officers. lie
expresses these beliefs openly. They were
the opinions OF Tilden and other teachers
In the school of politics I'm which he was
trained. and he regards them as good
ones. They won in fights before, and 1t ~
Mr.. Whitney's opinion that they VIII
aqain. Yet II was told Of Mr.. Whitney
mat when he was Secretary of the Navy
he was most kind-hearted In his treatment
of old department employees VINO had
seen long and honorable service. II was
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most important branches of subject
that is now absorbing the attention ana
interest OF the people.
The Dispatch Is doing good work In Sc
curing the opinions OF prominent lawyers
on the defects In our criminal law. WINE
there Is some difference OF opinion on
this subject, the majority opinion or the
masses IL that some OF the defects, at
least, are so great as to demand Adolf
ton. or the laws delays complaints nave
been heard from time immemoriai, out
the fact that these complaints nave
wrought no remedy in times past Is no
reason why they should not bring about
some remedy in the present age. Nearly
everything else has, in a greater or iess
degree, accommodated itself to the spiIt
of the age, which demands promplness.
Men think faster and act more promptly
in this age; therefore. they are able 70
reach sound conclusions more specify.
Chairman s. 8. +. Patteson, or this city,
has been fighting efficiently for some
years past for the cause OF law reform,
and he has smoked some old notions out
OF the tree-hollows.-The State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
Religious Status OF the students-Numbes
of Commandments, and Others.

of Communicates, and Others.
(Correspondence OF ths Dlspatch)
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. Noyeri-
Der There have been up to date s0s
matriculates. and careful compila0on
gives their religious status as follows;
Actual communicates 2i5. distributed as
follows: Episcopallans. A; Presbyterians.
IS; Baptists, AZ; Methodisss. rs; Luthersns.
6; Disciples, 2; Catholics. is: Hebrews. T.
The other students report their churcb
afHliation as follows: Episcepaiians. sos
Presbyterians, 81; Metbodists. 81; Baptists.
81; Lutherans. 4: Disciples. ..
An of the thirty-nine professors and In
structors except five are church members.
IL is proposed to observe here the Week
OF Prayer for Colleges" beginning ON ~
18th OF November with special service,
and Rev Mr. Rice, OF the presbyterian
church. Alexandria, who IL An aiumnus
OF the university and is- said TO be espe-
cially gifted as a worker among young
men. has consented TO aid the chaplain
during that week.
OMISSION.
Allow me to supply an inexcusable
omission In my recent letter. In swing
the names Of professors In my day here
who had died / strangely overlooked the
name OF DR.. William II. McGuffey. who
was SO long professor Of moral phnsso-
ply and OF political economy" and whe
is 30 gratefully remembered for has skhi
and tact an a teacher. his cie1rnsss AZ q
preacher, and his wide influence a. pre-
fessor, and as author OF tho famous
series OF school-books which bore his
name.
He died nearly twenty years ago. and
WAS succeeded by the presen< abIe and
accomplished Professor Noah K Davis.