Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-25
CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS,
The Governor VIII Make Some Re-
lamentations.

Governor Tyler will recommend to the
| General Assembly the appropriation Of a
small sum for the Improvement Of the
Capitol. with a view TO having returned
there the pictures which were removed
10 the State Library building when IT was
| completed.
| He VIII recommend that the interior be
made freproof, looking TO making the
| Capitol a safe place Of storage for the
| pictures. and probably for the historical
papers which formerly hung in the lobby
on the third floor.
| The State Board of Canvassers, COM
posed Of Governor Tyler. Secretary Law
less. State-Auditor Marye. and State
| Treasurer Hartman, will meet in the Of
flee Of Secretary Lawess Monday to can
vass the returns OF the late election. All
the returns are now IN, and Mr. J. G..
Hankins. secretary of the board, has
completed the formal statement of the
returns.
The Board OF Public Works and the
State Sinking Fund commissioners will
mako an official tour of inspection
over the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad in a few days. The
Commonwealth Of Virginia holds $4,000
worth OF stock in the Richmond. Freder-
icksburg and Potomac.
DEVELOP HAMPTON ROADS.
The Hampton Roads Development Com
pany's charter was forwarded for pur-
noses of record IN the Office of the Secre-
tary of tho Commonwealth. The capital
stock may be any amount. from $4,000 10
$500 coo The company will have its prln-
cipal Office at Portsmouth, Va, and The
following officers are named for the first
year: President, Thomas w. Shelton.
Norfolk city; Vice-President. Henry
kim. Norfolk county; Secretary, c. NJ.
Randolph, Norfolk; Treasurer. Thomas
w. Shelton.
The Norfolk Building Company charter
ed at Norfolk has also forwarded a copy
Of its charter for recordation. The com
pany. whose purposes are indicated in the
name. has a capital Of from 5000 to
$500
Attorney-Ge General Montague is the re-
cipient of numerous congratulations from
his friends upon his final success with
the case Of Maia vs. the Directors Of the
Eastern State Hospital. which he won on
a rehearing I'm the Supreme Court OF APP
peals. Mr.. Montague received the follow
ing telegram yesterday afternoon;
Accept warmest congratulations on
behalf Of directory and officers Of this
institution for your brilliant success in
inc court OF Ailltalo.
~. S. FOSTER.
Superintendent Eastern State Hospi-
tai"
Former Governor Bob Taylor Of Ten
nessee. was at the Capitol yesterday, and
he and the Governor Of Virginia went
through the building. Governor Taylor
and Attorney General Montague were
Governor Tylers guests at luncheon. In
the afternoon the three were driven
around the city, visiting many spots Of
historic interest.
The State buildings will be closed from
noon to-day as a mark Of respect TO the
memory Of Vice President Hobart. whose
funeral occurs at Newark, n. j., this az
tcrnoOn
The elevator at the Capitol has been
thoroughly repaired, in readiness for the
busy season. which begins when the Gem
eral Assembly convenes.
Senator Bland Massie. Of Nelson, was
at the Capitol yesterday. He has just re-
covered from a severe injury TO his foot,
caused by springing over a brook while
hunting.