The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
SOME YOUNG LEGISLATORS
WHO MAY GO up HIGHER
IN THE PEOPLES FAVOR,
Kelley and Anderson Are dNarked for More
Distinguished Honors---Early and Price
Probably Come to Senate,
WHILE McRAE MAY BE DELEGATE
TO CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The Virginia House of Delegates con-
tains a number of exceptionally bright
young men, who will find in the extra
session this winter an additional field for
displaying their talents, and for paving
the way to higher places in the peoples
confidence and favor
One of the strongest leaders among the
younger members of the lower branch
of the General Assembly is Hon. Samuel
L. Kelley, of this city. whose friends
are continually saying nice things about
his political future. and who is destined
to take a much higher rank in the public
affairs of his country His name is fire.
quentiy mentioned in connection with the
Office of Mayor of Richmond, and indeed,
there are many who believe the time
will come when he will pass as the repre-
sentative of his people within the great
folding doors of the United States Con-
gress at Washington. Mr.. Kelley is a
strong lawyer and q really brilliant
speaker. He always thoroughly masters
his subject, and, without an unnecessary
waste of words, clothes his thoughts n
the most eles. English. combining loGic
will; eoIuence to a remarkable degree.
He is coo-headed and composed il DEBATE,
and never permits himself to be ratified
by the tactics of his opponents. riis
argument in favor of the employers La
bility bill, at the regular session, was a
ma sterfy one, and those who piled him
with questions retired one by one from he
held under the fire of his quick AMI biting
retorts. Mr.. Key made fine impression
os one of re Democratic electors in II e
recent campais;. and the splenli.t repu-
tltlon which he won at the regular Session
&C the Legislature last winter will doubt
less be materially augmented at the
coming extra session.
COLONEL ANDERSON AN ORATOR
TN tr,,e sir of no
speakers in the House OF Delegates is
Colonel George WAYNE Anderson, also from
Richmond city.
Colonel Anderson is Georgian by. birth.
and is lineal descendant of Thomas
Jefferson. He has lived in this city for
a number of years, and is exceptionally
popular among the people of his adopted
home. He is a lawyer of marked ability,
and as an orator ranks we'll UP with the
best m the House. In secondins the
nomination of Senator Martin in the eau
Gus last year Colonel Anderson made a
speech which was pronounced on all sides
a perfect gem OF oratory, and In the
mana cement OF his substitute bill. repeal
ing the "iand-grabbers act, he displayed
wonderful ability and tact as debater
and as a pariamentarian.
He has always been military enthusi-
asst, and was recently unanimously chosen
colonel Of the new Seventeen Regiment,
Virginia Volunteers. Prior to his election
he had serevd as captain of a Richmond
company and as lieutenaut-colonel of the
old First Regiment. and has long been
regarded as one of the best-equipped mill
tary men in the State.
While it is not known positively that
Colonel AndersonShas any higher political
aspirations, his friends are talking of him
as a delegate to the Constitutional Con-
vent.on, as well as for one OF the next
State senator's from Richmond and Hen
rico. He would faithfully ana lhteiii-
gently discharge the duties OF either posi-
tion for he is q man of recognized ability
and integrity. and has devoted great
deal of time to the study Of governmental.
questions.
FAIRLY WILL BE SENATOR.
Hon r Early Jr.. of Greene. Is
one of the rising young men OF the House.
whose people are going TO reward nus
faithful services by conferrinS higher
honors 1pcn him.
Though. perhaps, the youngest member
of the lower branch of the present Cen
9eraI Assembly, Mr.. Early is serving MS
second term. and has made Splendid
record as faithful and intelligent iegis-
sIator. He is highEy-educated young
man, and is an attorney of much talent
and ability. As speaker Mr.. Early
has few equals among the younger mem
hers and has often captivated the House
with his eloqusnce. He is chairman OF
the very important COMMITTEES on Militia
and Police. is one OF the leading mem
hers OF the House Committee on Courts
of Justice and has had much TO do with
the shaping of legislation relating to the
judiciary OF the State. On the first day
< : sJan,,.,rx,s newt Senator George W. Nor