The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
THE SMALL Talk
OF LEGISLATORS.
Washington Air Line Bonds Praised
by the House Committee.
WILL BE DISCUSSED TO-DAY.
Hon. John Whitehead Wanted to
Make Sure Of it-Hon. "A. I. En-
brcy and His Hat-Game Bird
Fight Suggested.

Upon motion OF Mr. Kelley. OF flc1lliloIlo,
taken UP out OF their order and made
special order for ! o'clock to-day. me
debate upon them is expected to be
warm one, and some of the leaders of.
the House will clash over the form In
which they shall be passed.
An effort will be made to strike out
The amendments of the Finance Commit
tee and pass the bills as they came from
The Senate.
Hon. John Whitehead was very anxious
10 defeat Mr.. BANDS bill in relation 10
taking an appointment out of the hands
of the Governor several days ago. but he
feared unless he explained his objections
The House might pass the bill.
Mr. Pitcher. of Fauquier. tried to con-
vince the member from Norfolk that the
hill would be beaten any way. and that
speaking was entirely unnecessary Still
the Norfolk statesman doubted and fear
led, and for the third time rose to speak.
when the member from Ftauquier turned
upon him and said: IF you will sit
down. behave yourself. and keep your
tznouth Shut for five minutes I'll have
the bill dismissed
The House verified the prediction amid
'1oars of laughter
Hon. A. T. Enbrey, of Fredericksburg,
i1saS been 50 unfortunate as to lose seve
raj fine hats during the present session.
but "ras lit upon 4 plan by which he will
iprGbably not lose any more. BE has
bought q Ascent hat and cut four holes
I in the crown. and now when the other
fellow sees Mr.. Embrey's hat hanging
| upon The wall he will pass it by unmo-
Tested.
= A prominent young physician in Nelson
county has written DR.. A. Is. Fitzpatrick
Re letter offering to put his game cock
against the one recently presented to
lDclegate Fitzpatrick by Mr.. George w.
PILLOW, Of this city.
The letter suggests that the birds be al
lowed to fight to a finish. that the event
be public and that refreshments be served
Mr. Fitzpatrick said yesterday that he
had selected Hon. T. c. Pitcher, of Fau-
|Quier, as his heeler for the occasion, and
that he would invite the members Of the
House of Delegates to be present.
DR.. J. NJ Whitehead. of Lee. and Hon.
John Whitehead, of Norfolk. nearly al
ways happen to be on opposite sides OF
question upon which there is a recorded
vote.
The member from Lee is much disturb
ed, lest his people shall mistake his votes
for those of the Norfolk man. and spends
much Of his time during roll-call trying
sto convert his namesake to his way OF
voting. so there can be DO confusion.
Hon. N. B. Early. Jr., has succeeded in
alaying bill passed through the House
which will prove of great interest to his
people.
1t is Senate bill No. 556, incorporating
the Tldewater and Western Railroad Com
pany, which viii run through the counties
represented by Mr.. Early.
The House Committee on Counties,
Cities and Towns met yesterday morning
ard considered a bill to provide a new
charter for the town of Hampton.
Prominent gentlemen appeared before
the committee for and against the meas
ure. The bill was reported with the re-
commentator that it do not pass.
The House Committee on Asyluns and
Prisons met yesterday morning and con-
sidcrcd some local measures.
The Roads Committee of the House
met yesterday morning and disposed of
several matters, local in their nature.
The House Committee on Finance was
in session hast night, considering the APP
preparation bills, Which, it Is understood,
will be ready TO be presented to the
House within the next four days
The House Committee on the Chesa-
peake and dts Tributaries held a session
last night and considered a number of
bills. local in their nature.
The Senate Committee on Roads was
TO have met at the usual hour yester-
day to consider. among other important
matters, the franchise for a bridge to
connect Norfolk and Portsmouth. a
large delegation from Norfolk and Berke-
ley and Portsmouth were on hand to
speak in favor of the franchise, and they
expressed some disappointment at the
inability of the committee to get together.
The Finance Committee Of the Senate
reported favorahly yesterday bill
appropriating 5000 to the Prison Assoc
citation of Virginia CLaurel Reformatory)
and $1,000 to the Negro Refor,natory, To-
Gated in Hanover county and recently
chartered by the Legislature.
Mrs John w. Todd, of Augusta, wife of
one OF that county's popular representa-
Iives. is in the city.
Mrs. Todd was originally from Rich
1nond and her many friends here are glad
to have her among them.
Mr.. Alvah II. Martin. clerk of the Coun-
ty Court Of Nt-folk county, was at the
Capitol yesterday.
Hen A. A Phlegar. of Roanoke, is in
the city and called at the Capitol ycster-
day morning.
Judge +. ". Sims. of Louisa, was call
or al the Capitol yesterday morning.
DR.. a. 3. Fitzpatrick. OF Nelson. who
has been sick FOR several days. was. able
To be in his seat in the House yesterday.
Ex-senator W. e. Bibb of.Lonisa, was
al the Capitol yesterday morning.
Massrs, T. x. cantwili, clerk of the
court OF Frederick county. and NJ. G. II.
Wills, of Winchester, were visitors at
The Auditors Office yesterday.
Capt. G. w. Koiner, Commissioner of
Agriculture. is confined to his bed with
severe stack of the grippe.
Governor Tyler has appointed Mcssrs.
Tazeweil Taylor and II. l.. Lewenbe1g
notaries public at Norfolk.
Judge S. Houston Letcher. of Licking
ton. ex-State senator. and Judge Of the
Thirteenth Judicia! Circuit, was on the
floor of the House yesterday, shaking
alands with old friends.
Relief Association.
S. The Citizens Relief Association begs
leave TO thank the kind friends of the
poor for the following. AS we do not