Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-04
BITS OF LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP.
Some Appointments ThatA Are Talked
Of-News With the Lav-Makers.


Senator Joseph w. Southall and Mr..
George NJ. Helms. who were yesterday
elected to the respective offices of Super
intendent of Public instruction and SUI
perintendent of the Penitentiary, were
showered with congratulations through
out the day over their triumphs in the
| exciting contests through which they nave
passed. Mr.. Southall will not have to re-
sign his seat in the Senate, as his four
years term in the new office does not be-
gin until March 18th. Mr.. Helms is
elected for two years, and enters upon
his duties January LIST next. He will re-
ceive $1,000 a year and a house, while
Mr.. %Southalrs salary is 5000, with the
allowance of necessary travelling eX-
penses.
APPOINTMENTS TALKED OF.
1t is authoritatively stated that Mr..
A. w. Finch, of Botetourt, who was such
a prominent candidate against MAJOR
Lynn for the position of superintendent
of the Penitentiary, will be made man
ager Of the State farm under Mr.. Helms.
1t is also stated that Mr.. Donald, or
Augusta, another prominent candidate,
who, like Mr.. Finch, Withdrew from the
contest I'm favor Of Mr.. Helms, will be-
come the First Assistant superintendent.
1t is also stated that Dr. James Abbltt,
of West Appomattox, will be the physl-
clan at the State farm. DR.. Abbitt IS
quite a young man, but has achieved
COHSlUtlHDlt IEUuldliOu DO Il WI 49,
campaign speaker. Mr.. Helms stated 10
a Dispatch reporter last night that he
had not committed himself regarding APP
pointments to any one except MT. t1nch
and Mr.. Donald.
HIS PATRONAGE.
The Superintendent of the Penitentiary
has considerable patronage TO dispense.
He has the absolute appointment or hIty
guards, who receive $45 per month each,
and as many guards for the farm as may
be necessary, who are TO receive so per
month and board. On his
ton the Governor appoints an Assistant
Superintendent, who receives $40 per an
mum, n residence, n water, fuel, ana
gas; four assistant Keepers at 500 each
per annum, and a manage or the state
farm, who receives $50 per month. Inc
Governor appoints a surgeon for the
prison, who receives $40 per year, ana
one for the farm. who is paid goo per
month. He also appoints the Board or
Directors, three in number, who receive
not exceeding $50 per year each, and on
the recommendation of this board he APP
points a clerk at a salary of $500 per an
num-; an assistant clerk, who receives a
like salary, and a matron. who is paid
$3.50 per year.
MIR. SOUTHALL'S SECRETARY.
1t is thought quite likely that Mr..
Southall will appoint aS his secretary Mr..
Frank p. Brent, of Accomac, VINO was a
candidate for the nomination before the
caucus met, but whose name was not
presented.
The friends of Mr.. J.. A. McGilvray, who
has been the efficient secretary OF the
Educational Department for many years,
will press his claims on the new Supec-
%intendent, and the name of Mr.. w. III.
Graham has been mentioned in this con-
n~ection. The Superintendent is also given
another clerk.
THE ECONOMY RESOLUTION.
The resolution introduced by Mr.. Fea-
thaTCfnn I'm fhA Democratic CHIlCng TleS-
day night, and, which was adopted by an
overwhelming vote, has created consider
able comment among legislators and the
public generally, as indicative or the spirit
of the present Legislature to economize
in every way possible. The following is
the text of the resolution:
Whereas, II Is deemed ineXped1ent TO
nominate the officers to be elected by this
General Assembly without serving notice
on them that we propose, I'm a spirit Of
r~etrenchment, to abolish or consolidate
such offices, or reduce the salaries there
of: therefore, be 1t
election of officers by the General As
sembly shall i'm no wise be construed as
s~urrendering their rights to deal with
these offices or salaries by legislation at
any time hereafter, If such changes shall
be deemed necessary for the public good.
BRIEF LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
Mr.. G.. T.. Mattern, Of this city, who
was appointed by Mr.. Joseph Button,
Clerk of the Senate, as one of his as
~sistants, has declined to accept, and Colo
mel w. Roy Mason, of Richmond, has
been appointed in his stead.
Mr.. Folkes, of Richmond, has q bill
before the House providing for the gar
nishment Of wages and salaries of all
city, town, and county officials, clerks,
and employees.
A special To the Dispatch from Millboro'
states that the condition Of Hon. A. h.
Withrow. who has been i'll at his home
there for several days, was much i'm
proved last night, and that he would pro-
badly be in Richmond by Tuesday next.
The pages who will serve In the HOus
of Delegates this session are John Hirsh-
berg. of Richmond, who is TO act as post
master; John G. Goode, OF Richmond:
Thomas Rechetts, of Richmond: Edward
Dashiell, of Richmond; Milton Morgan, of
Charlotte county; Nat. Y. Boykins, of Isle
Of Wight; Willie Rogers, of Fredericks-
burg; Roger Roller, of Luray. The pages
this year attract attention by their ex-
IRENE youth. The average is probably not
u years.
1t is thought that the Steering Commit
tee of the Senate will be ready TO report
to-day the members 1t recommends for
the committees. The Senate will probably
be asked to go into executive session to-
day, TO act upon the appointments, when
announced by the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Speaker Ryan will hardly complete his
committees before Monday.