Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

however, and Is always courteous and
affable.
Colonel r. Z. Boykin. of Isle Of Wright,
is one of the best speakers in the SEN
ate. He was a member OF the House
last session. and took a prominent part
I'm the discussions on the Walton law'
which he heartily favored. be IS Ene-
looking man, som what above the medium
height, and well built.
Hon. VIM A Little, Jr., of FrederlcKs-
burg. Is a striking contrast TO Mr. kee-
gel near whom he has seat. He Is
below the average height. and Is oil
slender build. He wears Closely
trimmed beard. While In point OF stature
he NAV be inferior TO his fellow-senators'
i'm debate he is their equal In every way
And he is one of the most genial ana
clever men in either branch.
PROMINENT MEN IN THE HOUSE.
gallery view Of the House Will pre-
sent even more interesting sight thdh
the Senate. Naturally the eye would nrst
dwell upon Speaker Ryan, VINO mas Deen
chosen by his fellow-delegates 10 PRESIDE
oyr their deliberations. He occupies the
Sneakers chair. which sits on ralseu
platform, several feet above the Level OF
the aoor. This, OF course, Drihss inc
Sneaker INFO prominence, but were he
seated
RYAN would still be a conspicuous hgure.
his large frame and fine face, covered
with a well-kept black beard, stamps him
al first glance as a leader among men.
He Is a thorough parliamentarian, and
IA in every way qualified for the important
Office he holds.
Immediately in front Of the platform,
sits another striking figure-Mr. E. w.
Saunders, Of Franklin. Though not large
OF stature, Mr. Saunders is man VINO
In almost any gathering would attract
attention. He has an exceedingly intei-
iectual face, coverd by short brown
beard. and is one Of the readiest and best
debaters in the House. He is hard TO nam
die in parliamentary fight
A MOST FINISHED ORATOR.
One of the most MISUNDERSTANDING
men In the House. and, perhaps the
most eloquent In either BODY, Is MAJOR
Baker p. Lee, who has had years Oh
parliamentary experience. lie rarely ever
makes n speech. but when he does, the
fow Of rhetoric from his lips is as near
perfect as could be gotten. and ne Is sure
10 receive the attention of all OF his
collaboraters. He Is not only eloquent
but logical in his remarks. ana Is gene
rally on the right side of all measures.
Major Lees dsskmate is Colonel John
s. HARDWOOD. of this city, who has been
4vice elected TO the House running each
time ahead OF the ticket. He is ready
debater, and a forcible talker, and is ex-
ceedingly popular among the representa-
tives.
one OF the strongest men In the House
IS Mr.. Randolph Harrison, OF Lynchourg.
He Is modest to a degree. and yet Is most
fearless in the advocacy of any measure
which he may foster or be interested
| I'm. He is clear-headed and very pointed
An his remarks, and his opinions are given
great consideration by his brother solons.
THE TREAsURYS WATCHDOG.
Just behind him sits Hon. Merritt L.
| Cooke. Of Norfolk. who wos last s ssion
given the appellation OF "the watchdog OF
the Treasury" He will undoubtedly be
made chairman OF the Finance Commit
tee. and no legislation looking TO O. reck-
less expenditure of the States money VIII
ever pass without a hard fight being made
against II by Mr.. Cooke.
Hon. William p McRae. or Petersburg,
occupies a seat near Mr. Cooke. and.
although so small Of stature that he Is
almost concealed by his desk. he is often
heard In debate. and Is one OF the most
pointed takers In the House. He Is the
senior member from Petersburg and ssrv-
ed last session. when he was the patron
I of many useful measures, among which