Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-18
GOV. ATklNSoN'o GUESTS
NOTABLE RECEPTION AT THE WEST
VIRGINIA CAPITAL. i:
Dispute Over the Head of the State
Untversity-Fear of q Dehcit
In the Finapces.
special pispstcb to The EyepIpe star.


CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 1s-
Governor and Mrs. Atkinson entertained
the members of the legislature the MEM
bers of the supreme court, and the dis
tinguished visitors who are mere. at a re-
ception given last evening at the execu-
tive mansion. In the receiving line with
Governor and Mrs. Atkinson were the
Secretary of State and Mrs. Dawson. State
Auditor and Mrs LaFollette. State Treas
urer and Mrs. Kendall. Governor-elect
White. Attorney General and Mrs Rucker.
Adjutant General and Mrs. Atkinson, the
state superintendent Of schools and Mrso
Trotter, and several of the new state Of
fcials and their wives. The mansion had
been decorated with American beauty
roses, palms and potted plants. An or
chestra played during the evening, and
punch and coffee were served In the IL
brary and luncheon at 10 o'clock In the
dining room Two hundred and fifty invi-
tations were issued. 1t was an elaborate
affair, and the first of many entertain
ments which will be given during the
winter.
The legislature has settled down to bus
mess, although it appears that all the
patronage has not been distributed Every
day, in both senate and house, resolutions
are offered concerning the appointment OF
additional attaches There are now twice
as many persons employed as clerks,
pages and assistants as there were In Tor
mer times. 1t appears from the statement
of State Auditor LaFollette that there VIII
be shortage of funds for all purposes for
the coming two years, and economical
measures are favored by the more prudent
members.
The University Dispute.
The. state university problem absorbs the
time and thought of many of those inter-
ested in the institution. There is strong
opposition to the present head of the uni
versity, President J.. H. Raymond. The
appropriation for the institution is threat
ened unless he shall be removed, and the
republican leader highest in authority mas
advised that his resignation be sent IN.
This Dr. Raymond declines to do, 1t Is
said, and the president and members OF
the board of regents are with him upon
the question. A bill is being prepared pro
viding that the incoming governor appoint
entirely new members of the board OF re-
gents, and boards for other state insti-
buttons. 1t will be passed, the repuoil-
cans say, unless DR. Raymond resigns.
The new board, it Is intimated, would con-
sist of members not favorable TO LIT. ray
mond. The agitation threatens the success
Of the leading educational institution OF
the state, and Is more talked about tnan
any other question now before the west
Virginians. There IS strong opposition TO
the Superintendent Of the Weston Asylum
for the Insane and the warden Of the penl-
tertiary.
Pending Measures.
There are now $50 bills before the house
and nearly hundred resolutions and fuily
eighty bills before the senate Many OF
them are frivolous measures ana Will not
pass They simply clog the wheels OF lesis-
lation and prevent the dispatch required to
pass the important measures within the
prescribed forty-five days of the session
A bill to prevent smoking, swearing or loud
talking in public places and a resolution 10
prevent smoking upon the floor of the
house were some of the measures intro
duced yesterday. which take the time Whlch
belongs to the consideration of new bank
ing laws and other really important matters
which have been advanced.
Enforcement of Senator Elkins.
Yesterday the senate and house voted to
send congratulations to Senator Matthew
Quay OF Pennsylvania. The republicans be-
lieve in leadership in West Virginia. and
will show their spirit Of approval of the
leadership of Senator Elkins by re-eiecting
him to the Senate next week.
The appropriation bills will be commenced
by the finance committee of both bodies
within a few days. Everything of that
sort has been delayed by the failure of
is now in the hands of the printer and IS
expected Saturday. Auditor LaFollette has
not been entirely in sympathy with the
state administration, and some sensational
utterances and recommendations are ex-
pected to appear in the body Of his re-
port.
Fear of q Deficit.
The question of sufficient revenues to run
the affairs of the state has been raised
Auditor LaFollette asserts that there Is a
shortage and will be a greater one. unless
the appropriations be materially cut down
this year. This is what is bothering the
minds of the prudent and experienced lesis-
lators of West Virginia, some of whom are
members of the two finance committees.
Governor-elect White is here for a few
days, and has been besieged with callers
He will be inaugurated March 4 and will
occupy the executive mansion with his fam
lily. His present place Of residence is Park
ersburg. He has not announced his ap-