Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01

nor will there be any legislation OF 'n's
character There are NUMBER oi o'a
claims pending the same that we nav
had for many years. IN which virginia
people are interested. but they WIZ 10.
be decided. And there VIII not De any
financial legislation. L feel assured Oh
that fact. The majority may desire ever
SO much to enact laws affecting the cur
rencv. but they cannot unite on mea-
sure that will command support enough
to carry Il. There may be some
legislation affecting the civil ser
vice: and. Of course. the quesuoh
of annexing Hawaii Will DO depateu
and decided.
An effort was made yesterday TO nave
n meeting Of the joint legislative commit
tee appointed to notify Senator Danlei OF
his reelection, but quorum conid not
be obtained. IT was. therefore, not ue-
cided as to when Its duty VIII De ais.
charged. but It will probably be executed
the early part Of next week before inc
Senator returns to Washington.
PROUD OF HIS PUPIL.
Several gentlemen accompanied Sena-
tor Daniel from washington allions
them Hon. ]. ID. Pennybacker, formerly
of Rockingham county, but who now re-
sides in washington. MIR. Pennybacker
fs an alumnus of the University or VIZ
ginia. and was Senator Daniefs school-
master. He says he always enjoys ira
Yelling with his former pupil ana seems
TO appreciate as compliments TO himsen
the honors which the public have de-
delighted and still delight TO shower upon
him. Mr. Pennybacker stated last nignt
that a leading Republican senator re-
marked but a few days ago tnat the
speech of Senator Daniel at the last ses-
to no ApO oil
American arbitration treaty was pro-
bablv the finest example Of united ora
tory and craftsmanship to which he had
ever listened. Mr.. Pennybacker at one
time represented Rockingham IN the
State Senate.
senator Thomas S. Martin arrived in
Richmond last night, and is stopping at
Murphy's. He will remain until after
the Inauguration.
MANY INAUGURATION VISITORS.
There will be a large assemblage to
witness the inaugural ceremonies. SeVe-
raj of the Senators and Delegates nave
brought their wives to Richmond, TO re-
main until after the Inauguration, and
those will be present besides many other
members Of the gentler sex. The LADIES
of the Governors household and wives
of Senator's and Delegates VIII occupy
seats reserved for them on the loor OF
the House.
Among the Virginians in the city 10
attend the Inauguration are Mr.. Hunt
Cbipley. Norfolk; Judge William f. Rhea,
bristol: Mr. n. S. Saunders, Roanoke;
c. b. Caddall. Pulaski; r. b. Lambert
and wife. Waynesboro' Miss Annie Z.
Savers. Max Meadows; Captain j. w.
Talley. Buena Vista; S. b. Barham, Surry
county; f. NJ. Carter. Scott county ana
City-Sergeant John LAWYER, norfolk.
NOTES AND GOSSIP.
There will have been three Governors
of Virginia bearing the name Of Tyler
when the present GOvernor-elect shall
have assumed the duties Of office. Jobn
TYLER was elected Governor in 1903, ana
John Tyler Jr., who was afterwards
President became the Chief Executive
of the Commonwealth in 1895.
Mr.. Evan r. Chesterman, who has filled
the Office of private secretary 10 the
Governor with distinguished ability for
the past four years, will now begin the
practice of law. Mr.. Chesterman is
graduate of the Richmond College Law
School. and successful career is predict-
ed for him by those who know him best.
His office will be in the Graham building
at the southeast corner of Eleventh and
Bank streets. He will occupy rooms
with Mr.. Thomas w. Gardner.
THE LEGISLATORS HERE
Members of the Legislature are arriv-
ing, and many more are expected before
the Assembly convenes to-day. Following
are some Of those now in the city: Sena-
tor Blakey and wife, of Tappabannock;
Senator Opie, Of Stanton; Senator Nor
ris. of Albemarle; Senator Stubs, of
Gloucester; Senator Fairfax, OF Loudoun,
and Delegates Walker, of Augusta; New
berne. of Norfolk; Pitcher, OF Fauquier;
Featherstone and wife, of Campbell
Kizer, OF Norfolk. and Garrett and wife,
of TauDahannOCk.