Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

bers OF the uppor branch who are mere.
Mr. Flood Is at the Jefferson ana Mr..
Lupton is at New Ford's.
Senator Flood says he has no hobbies
for the coming session. and no speciai
measures now I'm mind. II feel certain
however," he said last night, that the
Office of Register Of the Land Office VIII
be merged with that OF the Secretary OF
the Commonwealth" The impression IS
that Senator Flood will introduce the Dill
making the consolidation.
Senator Lupton declares he has nothing
In view now which he especially desires
to SEQ embodied In legislation, but II -
expected he will have several important
bills TO offer before adjournment. He =
a man who has been making close
study Of the political affairs OF the state
for several years, and has very clearly
defined ideas on subjects OF public I'm
port. ....,.,.-.
WANTS TO PREVENT HAVING.
''I shall offer early In the session bill
designed to prevent hazing in State insu-
tutiOns of learning" said Hon. Mac. New
berne. of Norfolk county. last night. Il
think the practice has been carried to an
outrageous extent In my city OF Ports
mouth there is now a Young man VINO
will probably never be well again. as the
result OF tho FRANKS OF the hazers at the
Polytechnic Institute at BlacksburS,
few weeks ago"
Hon. Josiah Stickley the Independent
Democratic member OF the House from
Shenandoah, reached the city yesterday
morning. Mr.. Suckley says he and MS
friends will make a determined effort 10
secure his admission to the Democratic
caucus. He is the only Independent
member of the General Assembly who
has yet arrived
DR. : NJ. Robinson. of Carroll, reached
the city yesterday. and is quartered az
New Fords. DR.. Robinson discusses
State affairs in the manner OF a man
who has been giving them close STUDY
and It is more than likely he VIII oler
several measures of importance before
the session ends
THE CANDIDATES ON HAND.
Although the members who have ar
rived are few. the candidates are plentl-
ful. and the senators and delegates on the
Ground ARE receiving from them the most
distinguished consideration
DR.. ". G. Nunn. the Doorkeeper OF the
Senate. arrived last night. i th'nk l
will be elected" ne said. II have strong
opposition. it is true, but have assur-
ances of the support OF some of the most
influential men In the Senate. | believe
will pull through without great diui-
Guilty"
Il am all right" said Mr.. p. +. Lips
comb. Assistant DOOrkeeper OF the SEN
ate. last night. IL am as confident OF my
| election as ] well could be-" None Of Mr..
Iipscomb's opponents have yet arrived.
Mr.. Arthur .. Sullivan, the genial
Doorkeeper Of the House arrived In tho
city Yesterday morning from his home,
| in Montgomery. Mr.. Sullivan has no op-
| position.
The contest for the clerkshp of the
| House presented no new phases yester-
! dav All the five candidates We're hard
at work. and as heretofore all expressed
| the utmost confidence in their ability 10
| win out There will be important deVei-
opments I'm the contest tomorrow. one
| Of the candidates will have here three Oh
| four of the most prominent party men IN
the State to work for him.
Colonel 10 Button, Clerk OF the Senate
reached the city last night. He stated
that Rabbi T.. n Calisch, OF this city
would make the opening prayer when th'
Senate convened Wednesday. Mr.. Bigger
Clerk OF the House. stated last night ira
| Rev William Alexander Barr, OF Monu
mental Episcopal church, would invoke
the divine blessing at the opening or th'
| session Of the House.
Senator Martin and Congressman swan
son Hay. and Epes were expected mere
last night. but they dad not arrive. The!
| will probably reach Richmond 10 day.