The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-04
LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP.
Notes Of the Members ard Some Per-
Sonal Mention.

News reached here yesterday OF the
death of Mrs. George a. Lambert, or
Wythe, wife Of the popular member OF
the House from that county.
Mr.. Lambert is held in high esteem
by his fellow-members, and the pro-.
found sorrow with which they learned
Of his sad affection was fttingly ex-
pressed in the resolution Of sympathy IN
troduced by DR.. S. M. Robinson, OF Car
roll, and passed by the oHuse on yes
terday.
Governor Tyler has appointed Mr.. Jas.
M. French, of Pearisburg. Giles county,
a member of the State Commission to
cooperate with the National Commls-
sion in ascertaining the positions occu-
pied by the Virginia troops in the bat
ties of Chicknmauga and Chattanooga
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of DR.. w. w. Parker.
Hon. w. H. Boaz, of Albemarle, is MAX
ing an admirable chairman of the House
Committee on Finance. He is clear
headed, solid business man, and looks
diligently after the interests of the state
in the capacity Of watch dog of the
treasury He makes no pretenslons to
"spread-eagle'' oratory, but there is no
member Of the House who can state a
proposition with more force OF clearness
than the senior member from Albemarle
The wisdom of Speaker Saunders
Judgment in selecting him for this. most
important position is apparent.
Hon. r. G. southall of Amelia, is one
of the .heayy weight speakers Of the
House. He does not enter into every
trivial debate that engages the attention
Of his body, but when a matter OF
sweeping Importance is under consldera-
ton, he lets the House hear from him
in no uncertain tones. His efforts are
always convincing, and are listened to
! with marked attention by his colleagues
Hon. w. II. Gravely, of Henry, Is one
of the hard working members. He is
| rarely absent during the sessions OF the
House, and is a faithful attendant upon
the committees of which he IS a mem
ber He is one Of Captain Parks stand
bys.' on general laws, and is always on
hand to complete quorum. He is a
LAWYER of ability. and looks critically
| into all matters that come before him for
decision. a. u.
Hon. A. L. Cannaday. the foater dele
gate from Floyd and Franklin, left last
| night for mis- home in the former county
| to spend a. few days with his people.
Hon sturges e. Jones, ex-Mayor OF the
| CITY of Roanoke, was at the Capitol yes
terday.
Hon. J. r. Trotter, Superintendent of
Public Instruction Of West Virginia, was
a caller at the Capitol yesterday
Hon. r. r. Hicks. Of Roanoke, ex-
member of the House Of Delegates from
that city, was on the floor OF the House
yesterday.
Hon. W. II. Lewis. Of Fauquier, left
| Yesterday for Charlottesville to pay
! visit to his son in that city.
Hon. ". P. N1cRae. OF Petersburg, who
! has been confined to his room at the
Jefferson by slight attack OF grip. was
| reported as much better on yesterday.
Mrs. H. F. Hutchinson. Of Mecklen-
| burg. is visiting her husband. Hon. H.
1 F. Hutcheson, Of that county. She IS
| accompanied by her friend. Miss Adel
| Young.
4 Stith M. Shepherd, Esq, prominent
railroad man of Baskerville. Va, was at
the Capitol yesterday.
i Hon A. E. Ewell, of Princess Anne
! county, has gone home to spend sunday.
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