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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
AMONG THE GOOD TEMPLARs.
Interesting Meetings OF Jefferson, East-Eud
and Sidney Lod.es-The Unions Officers

Jefferson Lodge held an interesting and
largely-attended meeting at Bozes Hal
Thursday night After the routine bust
ness had been disposed OF three cantl-
dates were initiated and number pro
posed.
Mr. l.. Wassmer and Misses Tucker.
Peale, and Duke were elected delegates
to the District Lodge. and Mr. T.. Ne
DOwel, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. J. Il. Bur
roughs alternates.
Addresses were made for the good OF tho
order by Messrs. W. III. Maddox, Lodge
DEPUTY: Davis Banks, chief templar and
williams. OF East-Eni; DOMAIN. OF sid
ney, and Captain Bickers, Of Jefferson
Mrs Dounan delighted her audience witt
one OF her inimitable readings AID Mss
, Bickers rendered an excellent recitation.
East-End Lodge met on i'rilay night
at Springfield Hall, with u good turnout
Of members and visitors. The plan @.
the proposed beneficial fund.- was read
Interesting remarks were made by Mcssrs
Adams Evans and H. Mcdowell. Of
Jefferson, and Laync, Maddox. and Whit
more. Of East-E,nd. Mr.. Mcdowell de-
livered n humorous reading, When Wa
much appreciated. Mcssrs. Williams
Maddox, and Sckel were elected del
gates TO the District Lodge, which meet
on the 5Oth Of January. in Central Hall
Richmond.
Sidney Lodge. No. 42S. has elected thu
following delegates 10 the next quarterly
session of District Lodge. No. :. whct
convenes in Smiths Hall. In this city
January 3Oth at - NJ: Mrs. Irene Don
nan. Misses Mollic Scott. Julia Calder
and Emma Hope. and Messrs. Herbert
f.. Pussy, Cad. Smith. and Edward Wi
liams. Alternates-Mrs. j. G. smith
Mr.. Clarence Pusey. Mr. J. - Smith. Miss
Matte Turrell. Miss Belle Dorcmus. Mis-.
Frances Dawley, Mrs. Herbert +. Pussy.
At n regular meeting Of the Beneficial
Temperance Union, held on Thursday
night, at No. 81 west Beverly street
the following persons were chosen rs
officers to serve for the following term
President T.. r. jenkins; Nice-Presdent
Miss Bessie Mccartney; Secretary,
Roberts: Financial Secretary, Edward j
Newcomb Treasurer. Mrs. NJ A. VII
liams: Chaplain. John Mccartney; Con
ductor. Miss Mamie Martin: inside Guard,
Miss Belle Toomey; Sentinel. Charles Nc
. Cartney; Lodge Deputy. David Lyshou
This society was organized on New Year s
night, with only twelve members, bat
now has on the roll thirty. The objcc,
of the order is charity and Temperance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Miss Uoud,r Entertain, Her Friends.

Miss Louise Boudar gave very plea
SAINT entertainment 10 her young friends
last Thursday afternoon at th- residence
Of her parents. 40i north Twelfth street.
The music. singing. fancy dancing. al1
magic-lantern show was very much on
joyeI ~ the young folks. Among thosa
present were Misses Lola Brown. Con-
stance Poudar Ethel McCaw. Ollie Belle
Harwood. Grace Ftzwilson. Ethel Evans.
Mary Traylor, Marie H1rwood. Adele
Loockermau, Alcn- Martin, and E.h.l
Boud4r; Masters Eyd. West. Workman
Spilman, Albert PiZdni, Charlie Brown.
Maurice Winso. Paul Christian. Sterhen
Putnoy, Clare Evans. Ernest Allen,
Charlie Taylor. Homer Wood. and Chan
ning and Allen Newton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
A Pleasant Entertainment.

A pleasant entertainment was given at
the residcuce Of Mrs. II. r. Rice No. $50
O street Thursday night, by Misses Halle
Rice Moliie Hechler, and Essic Pond.
Among the ladies' present were Misses
Florence Garland. Lulu Wright Le;tie
Pend. Maggie Lehr. Essie Wilcox. and
Belle Philbates; among The gentlemen
were Messrs. Heber. Eddie Hopson. Joe
Pond. Elleck Raspberry John Madison.
Charlie Glenn. Floyd and OttOway Parker.
Willie Fox, Harvey Bew. Walter Thorn
ton. and Leonard Wright. Pleasant games
were indL lScd in until i o'clOc.s, when re-
fr6shments were served. All spent d de-
liehtful time. and the party adjourned at
& late hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
srr,ri.c Party in the west End.

The home OF Miss Flora Umlauf was
the scene Tuesday night az p very pleas
ant surprise party given by friends from
both sections OF the city. After the com-
pany had a surfeit OF games refreshments
were served.
Mr.. Willie Umlauf won the first prize
I'm the donkey-glme and Miss Pet-"ay
secured the BOBBY. AIr. Pearman made
the presentation speech.
Among those prc.eut were Misses Hetue
Pettway, Sally and Ellz Gale, Flora and
Mary Imauf. Peachy and Reila McDo-
well and Messrs. Charles Foster, Eugen,
and William Mcdowell. Louis, Ernest. and
WHY Cmlauf John Pearman, Watt j.
Greenwood. and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
TIE THIRTEEN CLUB.
Election Of Officers Tho Cynnnsium-Ths
transformations.

The Thirteen Club at It's last meeting
.lectea the following officers for the en-
'uilg term: James w. Raspberry u -
ohm A. Madison. V. T.: John II. MetzseF.
ecrotary: James l.. Fig. treasurer H.
.. Metzger. Waterman. and Il. H. Alo"'
Rarshal.
Applications were received from TOUR
iersons who desire to become 'noh-su Ut
titiaus," making thirteen appiica,i0i'9
l1rlng the past month. when te,u' "
,slng their "superstitiousness The clGb
lourishlng financially and other"Ee'
ma the gymnasium ia in a good conHl-
son. having In 1t soma very promising
lthletes. 80.
The club contemplates having an enter
alnment and dybate in me near ID
rf.ra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Ucnrlcn CnnntY Cnnrt lt.ms.

The session Of the County Coart vas
short yesterday. Judge Minor presided
The case Of Tom Reed ami Tom Harris
doth coiored). charged with criminal as
sau.t on Mrs. J. R-iiclbach, was con-
unucl until the February term.
Routine business only was transacted
IN the Circuit Court. Judge Wexford
presiding.
Commonwealth's-Atto Sands is able
10 attend court again. and Il Is probable
that the Houseman case vii be called
Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Want Lists OF Charges.

A meeting OF the comriittee appointed by
The Clerks Convention just before the adj
icurnment OF that body was held at Ford
Hotel on Friday eveninS.
robert Gillian. Cler, Cooperation end
Circuit Courts Of Petersburg. was elected
chairman. and John NJ. Speece, clerk OF
the Circuit Court OF bedford county. sec
rotary. The secretary was directed 10
5, nd n circular letter 10 clerks OF Nir-
ginia oslSing them to make out list OF
their charges in all cases and send them
10 him at Bedford City, Va The chair
man was authorized 10 call meeting OF
the committee at such time and place as
ne thoLFht proper. after majority or the
CLERKS OF the State had reported to the
secretary,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21

a military company OF staunton boys. all
OF whom were under is years OF age.
A short time thereafter. however. he
was transferred TO tho Fredericksburg
Battery. with which he remained until
the surrender at Appomattox.
Mr.. Harrison enjoyed the advantages
of a classical education, and studied his
profession at the University OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
parti.sinths f.ast-End.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Watkins, OF NO. .Sc6
east Leigh street. entertained a few OF
their friends on Tuesday evening last.
Among the ladies' present were Misses
Minnie and Oracle Wade, Ettie Watkins.
Ellen Batkins. Bessie Wright. Matte and
Efie Hartman. Lena and Ellie Goode.
Bertha Watts. Lillian Binford. Birdie Be
Vile. and Lillian Alexander. Among the
gentlemen wero Messrs. Kidd, Reid.
Mitchell Diacont sherrer. Sneed. GIL.
johnson, Hartman, Hail. Lucas Parish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
v,sIoarnlng Fancy shots.

Mr. william II. Matthews desires u
stated that he did not play piseon-hole
with n negro" as he was accredited WIN
having done IN a recent report OF inc
Police Court PROCEEDINGS. He says a col
3rcd boy came into his place. ana was
making some remarkable shots. when nc
Gfatthews had him TO show him now
10 do the same. lie could not account
for Mr.. Samuel VI. Pages, attack upo"
him I'm connection with the case OK the
negro In the Police Court. lie denies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
With Manrs and Gnldnmi,h.

The Literary Committee OF tho McGill
Catholic Union have arranged an inter
estIng and attractive programme for the
meeting to be held Monday evening. Ii
Is as follows: Chorus. Moore. Union Glee
Club: song. Moore, #. Il. Edgar; rccita-
ton. Goldsmith, III. Tresnon; song. Moore,
w. l.. F'inegan: essay. "Olver Gold
smith," ]. II. Higgins; song. Moore w.
+. Reddy: recitation, Goldsmith. j. w.
Nokely; chorus. Moore. Union Glee Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Ennrh Of Aldermen i,ents.

A called Meeting OF The Board Of Alder.
men will be- held Monday night Tor con-
currence in the ordinance fixing the NUM-
Der OF employees fo- the new City Hal
and their salaries.
There viii also be a called meeting Of
the Council Finance Committee Monday
at IL o'clock. at the State Bank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
roue,,nan Not Guilty.

In the Hastings Court yesterday Os-
man Honeyman (coloredD was tried for an
! assault upon Warner ClGi-. The case was
| defended by Giles Il. Jackson. who at
/ tei.nted 10 show that the injury was re-
ceS-.S by the effect OF the moon on the
mar. who was struck. The jury returned
| a verdict OF not guilty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Cnrirahrnnd Brandy SOLD.

Nine packages OF fruit brandy seized
In Louisa county by Internal revenue
officers were sold at public auction In
front OF the Custom-IIouse yesterday.
The lowest price PAID was $40 per sal
lon. and the highest was Sl.50. Tiis an
elu3es the tax OF ~ cents DER gallon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21

tlcian, Major Rely has taken an active
interest IN political affairs. and In
every canvass since the war he has
ridden all over his county. making
speeches day and night, and excrtins to
the utmost his great personal popularity
TO maintain Democratic ascendaDcy.
Like his brethren upon the new court.
ne Is O man In the prime OF life, OF
splsndid physiQues and ready and anls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Our New imported Wstqh.,

have proven TO be the finest THO ,....-
ever offered IA this market ,..,t =
and iS-kar2t gold. IN hunting ..l ....'
face cases Of the rowcst d.r..
NOWLAE g. co, y-....
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Insnecfcd the Civ Hall.

The jail commissioners made their an
nuai visit TO the city's prison yesterday
and thoroughly inspected Il. Everything
was found to be in good order, and the
board will so report TO the Hastings
Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
that n. wanted "a ,,r,y,, n.

mat 10 WANfNd 20 NfN1N We NJ
AMI says he only wished az aD8or, ~
that gentleman. when hs sp9roa "A
latter. ar1 who caused hm q, IL. -
rested. while Matthews IS Yr3.t. OPT
n bar on Seventeenth street go,
house owned by b!m, It is rln .. ... s.
persons Ia BIS employ. and q 2.
another vocation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
MADE 4 NUDGE.

In 1865 Judge Keith commenced the
practice Of law IN Warrenton, Va. and
had built up q lucrative business, when III
1859 he was elected to the General Assem-
biz from his native county. IN the Legis-
lailIre he was soon recognized IA man
az sound judgment, and IN 1870 was made
iudge OF the Eleventh Circuit, which posi-
ton hs he's held ever since.
Judge Keith Is Il man OF fine personal
qnDcarance and an earnest student, and
has n splendid record as = Judge He Is
capable Of IN immense amount or work
and IS thorough IN everything he under
takes.
Judge Keith Is the oldest member
Of the new bench, and on that account, as
wei as on account OF his experience as n
judge. he IL prominently mentioned In
connection with the presidency or tho
court
in 1887 Judge Keith married Miss Fran
ces Morson. youngest daughter OF Mr..
Arthur MorsOn, deceased, formerly dis
tinglished member Of the Richmond bar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Protracted Meeting.

Rev. DR.. r. j. willngham. who is aid
ing Rev. DIR. Landrum in n protracted
meeting. will preach at the Second Bap.
list church every night this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21

HON. GEOKGE VI. IiATtNIoV.7'
In 1870 he stood his examination for
license to practice law before Judge
sbackeIford. OF Culpeper. and Judge Will
liam McInughlin, OF Rockbridge. who
was then holding his first term az Cir
cult Judge In Stanton, and entered at
once on his professional career as a
member Of the Stanton bar.
in his profession he has been very suc-
cessfuI both in making a widespread rep
utation for ability and in rendering MIN,
self comfortably independent in financial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
HON 1ANfEs KEITH.

tered tho Confederate service az pri-
vatc in the famous Black-Horse Cavalry.
Company II, OF the Fourth Regiment
In 1868 he was promoted adiutant OF his
regiment, and segyed in that position until
tho Oiosn OF the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21

1870. He then studied law at the Uni
verslty or Virginia. and began the prec-
tice OF his profession at Abingdon IN q
partner OF the late Hon. Beverley John
ston. lie was successful from the be-
ginning. and soon won his way 10 tho
front rank In one OF the most brilliant
bars In Virginia, and he IL now univer-
sally recognized as one OF tho leading
lawyers 81 the State. In 1889 he was
elected TO the Virginia House OF Dele
gates. and discharged his duties with
such ability "a to win for him a State
reputation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
ELECTED TO CONGRESS.

In 1883. while out OF the State. and
without any solicitation on his part. he
was nominated for Congress by the De-
mocratlc Convention in his district His
opponent was Hon. Henry Bowen,
wealthy and popular Republican, who had
served two terms in Congress- and who
had been elected two years previous
over Major l.. II. Henry. the Democratic
nominee. by majority OF about 1900.
After close and able canvass Mr..
buchanan was elected by about 800 ma
jorlty. His election was contested. but
was decided In his favor by the Reed
Congress. in 1890 he was unanimously
rcnominated and was reelected by nearly
1900 majority. in 1892 he declined third
nomination. which II was conceded he
could have had without opposition, and
resumed the active practice OF his pro-
fesslon. During his second term in Con-
Fress Mr. Buchanan served on the .Iu-
dietary Committee. and Judge Culberson,
the chairman Of that committee. said In n
recent letter that during his long ser
vice he recalled no one who brought to
that committee more ability and legal
learning than Mr.. Buchanan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS.

Major Rely IS a man Of singularly cour-
teous manners. quiet. and unassuming.
Judge Burks, in his letter addressed to
the present General Assembly urging
Major Rlely's nomination for the supreme
Bench. said of him: considering his
worth. learning, and ability. he Is the
most unpretentious man l ever knew.
While not what might be termed poll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Hon. John W. Rely.

Major John W. Rely. who represents
,he Southside In the new tribunal. was
born in Frederick comfy about nfty-two
years ago. lie entered the Confederate
army when quite n young man and rose
10 the rank Of major. 1T the close or
the war he became tutor in the family
cf Judge ". :. Barton. Of Grcdcrlcks-
burg. where he studied law. Subsequently
he became a Law partner Of Judge Bar
ton. About twenty years ago he moved
20 the county Of HalifaX, where he mar
ried Miss Darlington. of Charlotte lie
was associated in the practice OF his
profession with his brother-in-law, the
late Judge George H. Giimer, Of P!ttsyl-
vanla. AS q lawyer he has been emf
nently successful. In addition to holding
the Office OF Commonwealth attorney
for Halifax county which position he
has filed FOR eighteen years, and being
one Of the three reviscrs Of our present
Code he has conducted. with great sue
cess. the practice of his profession. In
the county Of Halifax. where he is known
and loved 10y all classes Of the people.
his influence with the jugies has been
often the subject OF remark. such ~
his popularity and the confidence with
which he is regarded by the people that
his retention upon one or the other sides
of n case goes far towards securing a
verdict for his fortunate client.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21

HON. JOHN A. BUCHANAN.
volunteer company which went from his
county 70 Join It's fortunes with the Con-
federacy. This company formed q part
Of the famous stonewail brigade nc
was captured at Gettysburg ana I'M,
prisoncd at Point Lookout being parohd
st.o,,t The time OF General Lees sur
rspdEr ~ Appomattox. After the war
Mr. buchanan entered Emory and Henry
collerA and graduated from there N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
NOT A POLITICIAN.

Mr. Harrison has never been politician
IN the accented sense OF the term. lie
in an eloquent. forcible, ana cohViiCins
sneaker. but has never sought polluca'
preferInent at the hands OF the people.
Nevertheless. for years he has beeh
called upon in every campaign ana VIM
always responding TO the call OF inc
party authorities with both his means
and work. his connection with politics mas
always ended with the close OF each cam cam.
paign. when he has returned TO the busy
work Of his law Office. At his nome ne
enjoys the enviabe reputation OF beiils
one Of the purest and most cohSciHht 'ouS
of men. one of the most fearless ana IN
corruptihle Of advocates. ana one OF INC
oblest members Of an exceedingly able
bar. tl -,
I'm 1874 Mr.. Harrison was married at
DoIloGeld. Wvthe county, 10 Miss Bette
Montgomery Kent. the eldest daughter OF
the late Colonel Joseph T. Kent OF thdt
comfy. n distinguished Confederate sol
dicr 10 has n family consisting OK his
wife. two daughters, and a son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21

To drive a cough from the system use
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup 1t naper fxilA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
A SELT-NIADE MAN.

Mr.. CardweH IS, truly spec king. n self
made man. With a moderate education
he took up law after he came 70 Virginia
to i've. with = family TO support he
had but little time to devote to reading
at home. though he applied himself
earnestly, and made the most of spare
moments. In 1872 he entered II law Office
in Richmond, and two years later was
admitted to the bar. He has been a
hard worker, close student. and has
enjoyed a fine practice. To accept the
judgeship for which he was very largely
endorsed. by his brethren Of the city bar.
he surrcnders an income far larger. But
he has earned the hOHor, and needs the
change. For the last three years his Oldest
son has been associated with him, and
his second son is preparing himself for
the legal profession.
Mr.. Cardwcn has strong hold upon
the affections of his people. lie was
elected To the House Of Delegates in 1851,
and has at each succeeding election been.
returned by has constituents, and with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
4 GHEAT FUNERAL.

CAPTAIN Ian. r. Christian, who con-
Quoted tie funeral OF Captain BahcocK
so admirably. says u was one OF the
largest and most imposing ceremonialS
that he ever whine scd over n private
ciizcn in Virgiail. The deceased was
warm personal friend OF Captain Chris-
ilan. end it was with peculiar ana Ten
- irtarest that the latter fulfilled to-
,-,rd him the solemn vocation OF funeral
dirNclnr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Hon. James Keith.

Hon. James Keith is son OF lshain
and Juliet chiffon Keith, and was born IN
rauquicr county. Va. September Z. 1887.
lie comes on both sides from stock which
has long figured in the annals Of VIZ
pinia. His early education was acquired
at private schools, chiefly in the family
OF the late Robert r. Scott ard he grad
uated from the University Of Virginia In
1850
In April. 1861, he responded to the call
Of his native State for troops ana en-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
Hon. George NJ. HsrrIsou.

Hon. George Moffett Harrison Is on
his mothers side Of Scotch-Irish stock.
being a direct descendant OF Colonel
George Moffett, a distinguished soldier OF
the Revolution, and one OF Washingtons
most trusted officers. His father is Henry
Harrison, Esq, Of Augusta county; his
grandfather was Carter III. Harrison. OF
Clifton, Cumberland county. Va. and he
belongs TO the lower James-river family
OF Harrisons. lie IL related 10 the Ran
dolphs, Carys. Carriers. and others OF the
old Eastern Virginia families. His mother
was Jane ST. Clair Cochran. daughter OF
the late George Moffett Cochran. Sr.
Mr.. Harrison was born In Stauntonb Va.
February H. lsi7. but when he was an
infant his father moved TO his farm.
near stauntor, where he still resides. Mr..
Harrison grew up under the refined in
iiuences OF Cbistian home, the head OF
which, his father. who is a highly-edu-
Gated man, devoted himself to the train
ing and education Of his children.
IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY.
When a boy OF i6 Mr.. Harrison enlisted
in the signal service Of the Confederate
army. but, after remaining few months
with that corps. became . member Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
YIRGlNIA FAMILIEs UNITE.

In Mr. Car1wolrs removal tc VII g!nia
IN 1883 the Old Commonwealth only re-
Coiycd he dues. as his ancestors had
gone from this State to her next southern
sister two generations before. His GraI 8
father, who was closely related to Patrick
Henry. moved from Charlotte county.
Va. t. Rockingham county. y. c., many
years before. On February .. 1865. Mr.
Cartw,l married Aiiss Kate Howard.
daughter OF Mr.. Edward c.. Howard. for
many years city Clerk Of Richmond.
When McClellan's forces entered Hanover
Nir. Howard sent his four daughters 20
Madison. and it WAS there that young
CaIdwcll met them and fen I'm love with
Miss Kate, who subsequently became his
wife. and still presides with grace over
his happy household. Upon moving to
Hanover Nr. Cardwcll located at Clay
Spring. then four years later to Dalton,
at tie junction. and a few years later
to Prospect jim. overlooking the county
courthouse. His home IS one OF the
most delightful ana completely arranged
anywhere TO be found. Very near him in
their own homes are his two married
Children-Captgin CCrdwel and Mrs.
Keith Taylor. lie has four younger chill
Irsu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
A uEANY-WEIGHT COURT

Mr.. Cardwell Is. as stated. about the
heaviest member OF the new court, which
In the aggregate Will balance the scales
at LOO pounds-just half OF long ton.
The Hanover member pulls down 2iO.
Judge Keith comes next at 2s5. Judge
Harrison third at $50, Mr. Buchanan bal
ances 30, and Major Rely Is the baby
,,ennher Weighing only 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
A CLOSE STUDENT.

a 6illgent worker and close and me-
thodlcal student. Mr.. buchanan never
abandOns Il subject under investigation
until he hfs thoroughly mastered It and
enalyzcd Il IN al ia details. His friends
predict for him n bright and honorable
service on the bench, and believe that
he viii make n Judge OF whom the en-
tire state VIII be proud. His election
was triumph OF which he may we'll be
proud. as owing 10 a factional fight the
two delegates from his county opposed
his nomination. bat his peculiar and
eminent qualifications for the office were
SO recognized throughout the state that
he was nominated despite this opposition.
Judge Buchanan H. unmarried, and IL
"a rather q remarkable coincidence that
the last three representatives, chosen
from Southwestern Virginia on the SUI
prcme Court Of Appeals bench-Staplcs.
Richardson. and Buchanan-are all
bachelors.