The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-03


of the proper persons for these posi-
tions is a rather difficult one. While
Colonel Bigger is always willing and
ready 10 be guided by the wishes OF the
members Of the Legislature as far as
advisable, he has on the other hand
to consider that the work connected with
his office is executed by efficient men.
u kr "a dw - 'oubies
Sneaker Cardwel, who has the power
Of appointing seven pages for the House.
has also gone through good zeal OF
ANNOYANCE in listening TO the claims OF
the various applicants. Nothing has as
vet become known as 10 his selections,
but II IS more than likely that Herbert
curtis. of this city, will be favored with
a reappointment, and that the post
oeice of the House will be given TO
his charge. Several members OF the
Richmond delegation called on Colonei
Bigger yesterday and the claims OF Mr..
James Myer, OF Clay Ward, Tor the
office OF janitor were duly explained.
Colonel Bigger gave the matter his most
careful consideration, and in view Of the
fact. that there is a good deal OF work
10 be done before the Legislature con-
venes. ne has anticipated the appoint
mont and selected Mr.. Myers for the
position. who beginning with tomorrow
viii draw a pay of 81 per day, Sun
dav included from the State treasury
until the Legislature adjourns.
Among the visitors received by Colo
mel Bigger yes terday was Mr.. Johh l.
Loving. OF Pulaski city, who TWO years
ago vas one Of the committee CLERKS
and who will probably resume the
same work during the coming winter
A.sicn,d TO Their Seats.
The seats Of the members Of the two
houses have all been arranged. In the
INNER house. the two senators from
Richmond will occupy their old seats
In the house the Richmond delegatlon
will occupy prominent places. Mr. Dry
ant will sit 20 the right or the 9pe"nS -
in the first row, I'M seaf 10. 2 ana Nli
Rvrne will be right behind MN lh sen.
No Mr.. Harwood will have MS seat
4, front Of the Speaker on the right
side of the middle aisle. while Mr. CapelI
,yf1 occupv n seat in the third row on
tbe RIGHT Of the Speaker, with Mr.. CruihP
behind him. r.a,,,,,5-
~ Douocrat will probably be seated TO-
,,o1,er as II has been the custom In Tor
yner wears on the left side OF the mousse
Tho two houses win meet for ortahi-
zation on next Wednesday at noon. Inc
senate will be called to order by DI'
pen5Ieton. who will invite Rev. He9rse
Cooper. ID. D., pastor OF the FIRST Dap
,iet church. to offer prayer In th1
IIo,,sa of delegates Col Bigger will per
sorr, the same duty, and Rev. Moses ~
H. u ID. has been requested to pray
Coz the members Of the lower mousse
potb clerks will report 10 their respec-
tive houses detailed reports In regard 70
H. work nerforned by them during lAe
past two years. -,,--., -,
Among the matters 10 pe cousiu1,1 ~
the next General Assembly Will Oe a..
a,,ondrnent 10 the Constitution proVldlhs
tbat netlt larceny cases may be dl7poseN
~ otherwise than by jury trlals' l,i'
amendment was introduced ouII"7 ~
last session. after the Supreme Our
Anneals had rendered its decision III -
NfilIer case 20 the effect that unu9I 'i,e
constitution all criminal cases na, ~ ae,l
la tried bv Jury. II the incoming Les- s
uS - ooncyrs in the action taken TWO
,,aors ago. the amendment VIII suose
S.,,a,tIv he submitted 10 the popular Fo'e.
- ,he amendment Is carried, the capiases
~ the criminal proceedings VIII De largely
reduced.
sunreme Court of Appeals
The question Of selecting judges -, 80 ['r
Sunreme Court Of Appeals VIII De ~ -, a.
- usual interest. From the hYe JUICES
.,'''i ho elected one is required by law
-. ,,,,e in richmond. His salary IS nAeu
- "a 0o0 20 per year, while the other lOul
a,s',os receive 81 COO00 each. There are
,,,.o candidates IN the field for the once
-" resIdent fudge. Hon. r. w. CardWeii,
creeker of the House Of Delegates @ an
~ II r. Pollard. Both gentlemen
a 49, vaIl-known and able lawyers ana
stand very high in their profession
In case Nlr. Campbell should be select
"a q IS said that Mr. Jonn r. ryan Va
7 Toudoun. would become MS sVc'essol
as member Of the House. Inc @ teIn'
OF the present Judge OF the 2up' ,,.,ii Iii
Court OF Appeals does not pDtS.. eApitS ,nt
1en',arv 1895. and 1t is therefore ho'
'''.'-,.oa mat Sneaker Cardwel, II erect
S eSpeeSoid ...o,,id have 10 resign the Speaker
es,, before the expiration OF the present
session.
The senatorship.
r,s, about $50 uenbers wouid De
.,.,arv IN the Virginia LesislaIu'S
r,ats good the radical claims OF lhe
rious supporters OF the con''ari''s ,,.,,n ts ro
,.a-. ,or senatorial honors. Ihere 10 no
90, 20 confidence and cdndor on the part
Iaeh - ,,anaeers Of the different asplrants'
"a ~, confidential, friendly way each
- tmnarts the cheerful information
.Sa, III his shief has really a few votes more
I'm ls necessary for a nomination on the
srs, ballot OF the party caucus. Ihe ac-
mai situation seems 10 be that not sur
scIspt number Of the members nave eK-
rressed themselves 10 permit OF a sue
raIc,fation upon the part OF any OF the
managers. The fact is, that In NUMBER
~ cases the members from certain dis-
tricts are obliged TO give complimentary
votes TO local candidates, and under THIS
announcement have declined to commit
themselves upon their choice as 10 tne
leading candidates. These votes. therefore,
are simply a matter OF speculation ana
es ch earnest figurer has placed them IN
his comforting column, unconscious, appa-
rently. OF the fact that while ngures 90
not lie they are often very uncertain as 10
final results.
The Candidstes.
az the six or seven candidates there are
now only two In the city, and neither
General Lee nor Mr.. Martin have as yet
formally opened their headquarters az
the Exchange. Both OF them have oeen
very busy, however. all day. and at the