The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-01
TIM CAMPBELL'S JOKE.
he TRIED TO TELL ONE WHICH WAS
TOO DEEP FOR HIN,
Tho Selection of Mr.. Wilson IN BisseIl's
Plaee-NorfoIk Navy Yard Left Out.
Other Matters.
TIMES BUREAU. RAPLEY BUILDING.
W.sBIsGTos. February %. 1895. I

| II Is too bad that Hoi' iHholIy -
| Campbell was defeated for the Fifty
| fourth Congress. There Is a bright, efer-
| vescing hurnor about Mr. Campbell which
| scintillatas ike the myriad frost gems
that glitter in the early sun upon
grass pasture. He has an appreciation of
a Joke as profound as the mysterious
depth Of ocean. and his laughter at many
of his own merry jests rivals the musical
dash OF the surge upon the sands There
| is a story recently told, which illustrates
his grasp of point and his clever
| and determined way OF repeating the
| good stories he hears.
| A number of gentlemen In the lobby
| were discussing the present electric
| lights, as compared with the old time
| custom of tapers and tallow dips. one OF
the congressman finally queried: What
| is the difference between CathoIc priest
| and a Baptist minister!
Tim. glanced around at the mention Of
| the priest, but along with the rest he
| gave Il up"
| why" said the member, "one uses
| wax tapers and the other dips
The good-natured and well-fed repre-
| sentatives Joined in a little laugh, and
| Tim, with q rev one, sailed out upon
| the floor of the House. lie soon met
| few of his colleagues, ana at once put
| the new Conundrum. Nobody could an
swer, and Tins face was wreatned IN
| triumphant smile.
why" said he, "the praste uses wax
candles and the preacher uses tallow
dips"
Tim joined himssl in an amusing
laugh which brought down the Speakers
gavel, but the SOlons scattered with grave
faces and are still guessing on Tins
latest.
MR.. Wilson's APPOINTMENT.
Again has the Executive arm stretched
forth and once more snatched a dis
tinguished statesman from delightful re-
tiroment almost as his feet had touched
its threshold. The nomination Of the
Hon. William l.. Wilson. Of West Nir-
ginia, to succeed the recently retired
Postmaster-Cieneralh had been discounted
in all quarters hours before the official
announcement had been made. As soon
as Mr.. Wilson made his appearance on
the floor Of the House this morning he
was surrounded by his colleagues, who
were profuse in their offers Of cOngratu-
lation. 1t was very evident that he
had received intimation OF the honor
about to be conferred upon him, Tor while
he did not confirm the rumOr Of his APP
pointment. he acknowledged the oour-
tesies rendered him with quiet salts
faction that convinced every one that
it was "A foregone conclusion
The appointment Is considered an eX-
cellent one. and from "A congressional
standpoint one OF the most popular that
has been made by Mr.. Cleveland since
his induction into office. AS so short
time intoryenes before the expiration of
his congressional labors, Mr.. Wilson will
not resign, but will serve 10 the end of
his term.
COLONEL ROcKENBAcK MAY REMAIN.
Every member of the Virginia delega-
ton was attention" when the House was
called 10 order this morning, and each
one, bill in hand attempted 10 catch the
eye Of the Speaker. SO great, however,
was the pressure OF immediate public
business that none were successful eX-
cept Mr.. Tucker. who, by unanimous con-
sent. was allowed to cell up the joint
resolution presented in the Senate by
Senator Daniel, authorizing the Secretary
of War TO grant an extension of leave
to Lieutenant ROckenback, Of the army,
who has served for some time as COM
mandant of cadets at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute. Lexington
Some surprise and disapprObatiOn was
expressed even by the members Of their
own party, when Messrs. Hepburn and
Hun, OF Ohio, offered "a 2mend the reso-
luton. limiting the eXtersion of leave
to one year and without pay The lat
ter clause having been stricken out, the
vote was taken on the amendment 10
limit the leave TO one year, which was
defeated by a strict party vote After
wards the resolution was adopted with
out division, and Lieuters Mt Rockenbacll
will be allowed to remain for some time,
at least, at Lexington. where bis ser
vices have given so much satisfaction.
THAMES FOR CAPTAIN AND GENERAL WISE.
The last meeting for this Congress Of
the House COmmittc on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce MAS held yesterday.
This committee has been presided over
by the Hon. George -. Wise, while its
records have been ia charge Of his bro
Their, General Peyton :. Wise. 1t is sec
ord in Importance to no committee in
Congress, and many measures of great
importance have been considered and dis
posed of by ii during the past TWO years
Both the chairman and clerk. by their
UNMARRIED courtesy and close attention TO
their duties, have won the friendship and
esteem Of every member Of the commit
tee, which was expressed yesterday I'm
the following resolution offered by Con-
gresham Caruth Of Kentucky:
That a vote Of thanks be rendered TO
the chairman Of the committee. Hon.
George ID. Wise, for his uniform courtesy
and signal ability in discharg.ng the
duties OF chairman of the Committee
on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and
Oh a rising vote Of the committee II was
unanimously agreed 10. Mr. Fletcher
moved that the thanks of he committee
be given 20 the clerk, General Peyton
Wise, and acting clerk, Joseph }. Sinnott,
for their valuable services rendered TO
the committee, and which motion was
unanimously agreed to. The committee
then adjourned sine die.
Senator Daniel to-day secured a favor
able report from the Senate Committee
on Commerce on the bill providing FOR the
construction Of memorial bridge across
the Potomac river at Arlington Accom-
panylng the Senate reports were favora-
Die recommendation from Br.gIdier-Gen-
eral Casey, chief of engineers, and the Sc.
cretary OF War This bill has now been
favorably reported In both houses ana
energetic efforts for it's passage viii be
made by Senator's Daniel and Hunton in
the Senate and Congressman Meredith In
the House.
NORFOLK NAyY-YtRD LEFr OFT.
The naval appropriation bill was renort-
ell from the Senate committee this morn
ing very materially ,mended.
The number of battle-ships TO be con-
structed were reduced from three 10 two
ana the torpedo boats from twelve 10
three. Six gun-bOats We're added. il is
said at the instance of Senator German.
of Maryland.
The number Of seamen to be enlisted