The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-25

The SMALL Talk
OF LEGISLATORS s }.
Bill Reported 10 Reorganize the
State Militia.
TO PREVENT. CRAP SHOOTING.
Much Interest Felt in pr. Hands
Quarantine Bill-Thc Price Jury
Bills Reported Favorably.
Other Legislative Gossip.
TO PREVENT. CRAP SHOOTING.
Much Interest Felt in Mr. Hands

Other Legislative Gossip.
The House Committee on Militia and
Police held a session yesterday after
noon for the further consideration Of Mr..
Early's bill to provide for reorganiza-
ton of the State militia
a number of military men were pres
ent, and speeches were made for and
against the measure.
The committee finally reported 1t IA
vorably with some immaterial amend
ments.
The bill, which has been prepared
with great care, provides for the reor-
ganization of the militia on the basis Of
the regular army, and should it be en-
acted into law it is thought it will be
Of great benefit to the military of the
State.
The Price jury bills have been. favor
ably reported by the Senate Committee
of Courts of Justice. where they. were
carefully considered by subcommittee,
composed of Senators Watkins. Mann
and Clayton. and they will doubtless
pass the Senate.
1t is believed these bills will correct
many evils existing in the present mode
Of selecting jurors, and will practically
do away with the professional juror. and
will stop the practice Of county courts
selecting juries for circuit courts. They
have met with the universal appreciation
of the bench and bar in this city.
Among the Senate bills reported to the
House yesterday morning was one ent-
tied can act to prevent the playing of a
same commonly known as craps in Vir-
giria.''
Mr. Pitcher created considerable amuse-
ment by stating that nasmuch as CRAPS
was a financial game, he thought the bill
should be referred to the Committee on
Finance.
Mr.. Boaz, of Albemarie, caused ripple
of laughter yesterday by referring to
Hon. w. r. Duke, Of the same county, as
his Constituent" instead Of his "col-
league"
The able Watchdog of the treasury was
speaking with great earnestness. in his
usual matter-of-fact manner, when, turn:
ing to Mr.. Duke, he inadvertently said.
My constituent here, and myself, are
fully agreed as to this matter"
A matter which promises to furnishAa
stiff fight in the House is the bill offered
by Mr.. Bland. of Portsmouth. taking the
appointment of the quarantine officer for
l!le EILiDctu EIEeI ana UitnCHeS+ out
of the hands of the Governor and giving
it TO the quarantine board.
Mr. Bland and Mr.. Whitehead. of Nor
folk. are expected to measure swords upon
the proposition.
It is generally believed in Legislative
circles that the bill to create a Depart
nent of Insurance will pass the General
Assembly.
The House, by very decided majority,
refused to dismiss the bill when such a
motion was made several days ago.
Hon. S. NJ. iNewhouse, of Culpeper, may
justly be termed the Chesterfield of the
House.
He is tall. erect, and exceedingly grace
full, and his tread is as elastic as if he
were stepping on springs Col. Newhouse
L; one OF the best story-tellers in the
Legislature. and has made a host of
friends in both branches.
Hon. A. L. Cannaday, of Floyd, resumed
his Legislative duties in the House sew
eral days ago, after a long absence, on
account of an attack of measles.
Mr.. Cannaday. who is one of the three
Republicans in the body is very clever
gentleman. and his friends are glad to
welcome him back.
Or. w. c. Num-, ex-doorkeeper of the
Senate, was caller at the Capitol yester-
day.
Mrs. W. W. Baugh and Miss Mary
Tosh. of Spring Grove, Virginia, were at
the Capitol yesterday, in company with
Hon. w. W. Baugh. the member from
Prince George and Surry.
Mrs. j. S. Musgrave, OF CORTLAND,
southampton county. was with her hus-
band at the session of the House on yes
terday.
The Legislature will adjourn about
March 9Th. Only ten days remain for
work. a resolution will probably be Of
fered tomorrow providing that no bills
shall be introduced after next Tuesday.