Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-12
CUCKOO" EX'S SAD.
They Are Disappointed at the Stu
alton.
NONE or THE BIRDS vIRGINIAN.
Nor Do Any of Them Hail from
North Carolina, That Is to say,
ference Outlook.

cial.) )-Ncry few congressman or eN-coh-
gressmen can be seen In this city at
present. They have departed for their
homes. and as there Is so little patronage
10 be had only small percentage OF the
statesmen will return here. except at
rare intervals. before the legislative mill
resumes operations on the hill. Represen-
tative Swanson was among the last OF
the Virginia members to leave here, ana
he has gone to his Chatham home.
The "exs." who have been denominat-
ed "cuckoos." have been IN a despondent
state OF mind ever since the President
went away on his hunting-trip. quite
a number thought possibly they would be
sent for TO be asked 10 accept positions
under the administration, but the Presl-
dent slipped out OF town before they
knew anything about his movements.
Strictly speaking. there were no 'cucK-
COS" among the members OF the
House from Virginia or North Carollha,
unless the qualifications are such that
voting for the administration hnanclal
policies entitled them TO be so classed.
WISE AND TURNER.
Mr. Wise was the only member or the
Virginia delegation who voted Tor the
gold bond resolution. and he ana MT.
Turner were the only members OF the
delegation who supported the second
Springer bill. that was so earnestly
fathered by the administration The bal
ance Of the members from Virginia ana
all of the North Csrolinians could not
fall into line on those propositions.
There was an intimatiOn from the
White House last week that Mr. Cleve-
land felt very kindly toward the eN-mein-
Der from the Richmond District, and the
report was circulated that he would De
asked 10 connect himself with the ad-
ministration at the first opportunity out'
of course. it Is out Of the question, unless
the offer is a tempting one. Mr.. Wise
cannot really be called cuckoo al
though the congressman opposed to the
administration financial policy insist on
designating all who favored ii as 'cuch-
oos."
MONETARY CONFERENCE.
CONGRESSMAN Culberson. of Texas, who.
with Senator Daniel. is TO be member OF
the international Monetary Conference
should 1t be held, is still In the city lie
said to-day that he was afraid the move
ment would amount TO nothing. AZ least
he had not yet had any information IN
dicating that he had better pack his
trunk and be ready 10 start for Europe
sThe Judge laughinely remarked that just
now the great American hog seemed 10
b. attractine more attention on the other
side of The Atlantic than gold or silver,
and the people here were greatly inter
ested IN the meat question, as the acton
OF some European governments against
botn pork and beef had agitated our peO-
pie considerably.
Many Of the more ardent silver advO-
ttn ngltGNH
ference will be held. and. even If 1t l..
tley contend that nothing VIII be accom-
pliehed and they predict that the issue
will have to be fought 10 finish IN this
country next year. regardless of any
action looking to International agreement.
l.. VA. DINNER.
The University of Virginia alumni res.i-
ing in Washington are arranging TO give
an elaborate dinner toward the end OF
the month, and IL promises TO be sue
ccssful and highly enjoyable affair. 50
for 10 have been enrolled as members
of the association. Among those on the
Committee of Arrangements for the pro
posed dinner are Professor w. ID. Cabell,
OF the Norwood Institute. and Mr.. =. ].
Renick, chief clerk Of the state Depart
ment Many more of the alumni are ex-
pected TO be enrolled as members Of the
association within the next two weeks.
HOUSE CONTESTS.
Testimony in two Of the Virginia CON
tceted-election cases OF the House has
been received by the Clerk Of that body.
IL relates to the contests in the Fourth
and Tenth districts. II is quite bulky
and indicates that mass Of matter VIII
be submitted for the inspection OF the
Elections Committee Of the next House
10 be presided over by Mr.. Reed. As there
will be something like thirty contests 10
be decided it can be readily understood
the congressman designated TO serve on
the Elections Committee will have no
easy task. Contestants viii make mis-
take In submitting such lengthy records,
no matter how anxious they may be 10
cover every point at Issue. As Il rule,
members OF the committee cannot help
shrinking when confronted with the ave-
rage rubbish called testimony. and the
contestees, who are mostly Democrats,
Will be wise II they cOniine their evidence
10 clear but brief evidence, showing the
law and the actual results at polling
places in dispute.
PERSONAL POINTS.
Mr.. Warren Il. Coons. Clerk Of the
County and Circuit courts of Culpeper,
was il the city last night on his way
home from Richmond. where ne went to
bANF Aliibi iiNiRH III lfsdlA ~ Alt u kElN
ease brought against TAYLOR. If King
William county. Mr.. COons was largely
instrumental IN having butt al e. PIPER
| the fine new public-schoOl building.
which would be credit to a town five
| times its size. just now the citizens OF
| the county are engaged in raising funds
| to keep the school running for the full
| term. The State appropriation was not
sufficient TO keep the school open for the
| full term
Captain Ham Shepperd. Collector OF In
| ternal Revenue for the Western District
| OF Virginia. arrived in the city this
| afternoon. and will remain here several
days. lie Is improving in health. ard
| looks much better than when he last
| visited Washington.
! T.. ]. Darlington and r. H. Boykin, OF
! Richmond, and John NJ. Miller, r.. of
! Lyrchburg. Va. and Henry A. Gillian,
| OF Tarboro', y. c., are registered at the
| Metropolitan.
Willis b. Smith, Of Richmond, is regis
| tered at the National.
Dr. l.. NJ. Archey wife and daughter.
! of Concord. y. G.. are at the 81. James.
/ There were no postmasters appointed
| at the department to-day; nor were any
| appointed on Saturday. but there viii
be list given out tomorrow
! FEDERAL TREASURY FACTS.
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