The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-09
LAWLtSS Is THE MAN.
NOMINATED BIZ THE CAUC US TO sue
CEED JUDGE FLOURyOY.
Col. Marye, Mr.. Hartman, Superintendent
Lynn, Mr.. Ryiand, Mr.. O'Bapnon,
MAI. Gaines. Mr. Massey hoId-over.

! Ever thicker. thicker, thicker froze the
| ice on lake and river. ever trading, trad
ing. trading, marked the course OF all the
OF elimination OF the greatest amount Of
oT-hand dealing that ever characterized
| Virginia Legislature. For months every
body has known that the great number OF
men TO be elected TO office would receSsa-
! rily offer TO those so disposed an opportu-
nifty TO form alliances, and TO make COM
binations. which, while apparently recog-
nized by the members as legitimate has
opened up the widest possible fields OF
! speculation. and has furnished the most
wonderful opportunities for the men who
! triumph on trades and candidates who win
on combinations. On Thursday night, after
| the senatorial caucus, there were scenes
at the hotels and I'm the lobbies which
/ were as foreign TO Virginians as they are
customary among cowboys
The votes OF the individual members
were challenged in some instances by their
constituents who were present with
freedom that smacked OF a domineering in
terest Of which but few localities are cap
! able. There were many scenes from the
| beginning of the caucus to the dawn of
| to-day which will not fade from the minds
Of the observers and participants until
! time itself has grown gray with them,
and memory prove a wavering wreck.
The vote OF Mr.. r. c. Pitcher Of Fau-
qure, was apparently a matter OF the
greatest surprise to the members present
This vote, perhaps. Of all others, was the
bone of contention, and many n heart
ache followed the formal declaration of
the member from Fauquier. His vote
was his own, and to his conscience and
TO his constituents at the proper time,
was he responsible, but there were gen
tlemen here whose deep, honest earnest
interest in the fortunes Of General Lee
/ aroused them to an extent which has
seldom been experienced in the history
| Of Virginia politics.
Ano Ier Vote.
Senator Stubs came i'm for large
/ share of temporary questioning. and
! when Senator Washington appealed to
| him all eyes in the caucus were riveted
upon them, and an answer which would
| have startled the caucus was narrowly
| averted.
The vote of Mr.. Kellam. OF Norfolk, was
| also the subject of a discussion, which
was brilliant and replete with adjectives.
while il lasted, and which yesterday was
| topic of general conversation among
! the Second district people.
The great trading exhibition, however,
was reserved for last night, and the
| Second district was offered with the
| abandon Of an auctioneer. and the free
dom of a fiddler. The Second district
! seemed DESTROYS Of having MIR. Lawless
at all costs, and protesting that no other
candidate was up from that district,
| Judges Brooke and Heath were forgotten,
| and Judge Mann, Of Nottoway, was 10 be
| the recipient Of votes I'm exchange with
the Fourth district. for what strength
/ this could cast.
the Librarian.
1t was known that Mr. w. w. Scott, Of
| Orange, would be the librarian in the
! event of the election OF Mr.. Lawless, and
! from this source came other votes.
The friends Of Mr.. Ryland, from the
First district, were not averse TO taking
I'm a little combination. and Mr.. Sydney
p Epes suffered by this little arrange
ment
Be it recorded TO the eternal credit Of
Judge Flournoy, he would not permit his
friends at any time to play Faust and
make a contract with 'his Majesty" but
he fought the battle upon "the highest
known lines" and, though defeated, re-
manned averse to the last TO making any
agreements whatever.
kThe supreme Court matter IS pretty
well settled now, although the election
will not ccme up until afte~ Christmas
The lines have been drawn so fine that
a guard in the penitentiary was at a
premium for trade, and a basement
officers clerk was a marketable thing OF
great price. From beginning to end the
trade hourished, and a spectacular farce
was the play Of the evening.
II was SIS o'clock last night when
the senatorial caucus was called 10 order
by Chairman Ryan.
Senator Fairfax presented the follow
inc tal I'M from UFpna
in Washington:
''Your telegram announcing my nomi-
nation for short term, by reclamation,
received. Present grateful acknowledge
ments TO each member Of the caucus,
with assurances that my highest am
bition is to serve the State faithfully
and efficiently, and TO be worthy Of
the high compliments conferred by a
party whose principles have always
commanded my admiration and ardent
support"
Senator Watson referred to the appl-
cation Of Judge +. T.. Buford of Bruins
wick. for admission into the caucus.
He thought prompt action should be
taken. and If the committee was not
ready to report at this time, he moved
that the committee be discharged from
further consideration, and action be taken
by the caucus
Mr. Saunders approved the motion ana
Thought the committee should be given |
an onnortunitv to carefully consider all |
the circumstances connected with the
matter A,rer some further discussion |
senator Watson withdrew his motion.
The Chair declared nominations for
Auditor of Public Accounts to be In |
order.
Senator George A. Mushbach nomina-
ted Colonel Morton Marye for another
term.
Mr.. A. Z. Witnrow. of Bath, said. that |
he considered II 3s one OF his privileges |
TO second the nomination Of man, whom |
he WISHED 20 say something for. Dur |
ing the past two years he had been |
frequently in business relations with the |
present Aldltor. and while serving on |
various committees he had always been |
able TO secure Immediately all desired |
information from Colonel Marye. II had |
always been the pleasure Of his life to |
vote for any man, who had heen |
Confederate soldier and who had lost |
a limb ilr the service Of his country.
Colonel Narve who had for a number |
Of wears filled the position in the most |
faithful manner was as competent a |
man as Virginia could place there, and |
he therefore moved that his nomination |
be made by reclamation. This was |
agreed 10.
When nominations for State Treasurer |
we're declared TO be in order. Senator /
Charles p. Jones nominated the present |
Incumbent Mr.. A. w. Hartman The |
nomination was seconded by Senator |
Henry Fairfax. Of I.oudoun. and on mo-
ton 81 Tudoe T x Idmondson OF Rock- /