The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-05

Wagner Drug Co.,,
9th and Broad Sis.
would heartily approve appropriations to
the University of Virginia, in amounts so
large as to place it on plane of efil-E
cheney equal to, If not exceeding, any
university in this country.
The women of Virginia have not the
right to VOTE but they are, nevertheless
q powerful factor in the public affairs of
the State. 1t has leaked out that females
were directly responsible for the unani-
nous vote by which the Suffrage Com
mittee invited Mrs. Gait to make an adj
dress before that body. 1t was the Won
der Of all who thought of it, that body
of men, not a single one of whom was III
sympathy with what Mrs. Gait would
speak for, should have invited her before
them. especially when they were crowded
with so much important business. 1t is
easily explained, however. when it is
stated that some prominent women in the
State. who knew Mrs. Gait induced sew
eral Of the leading members of the COM
1nittee to vote to grant Mr.. Hubard's re-
quest. But they went still further. They
enlisted the active support of their friends
on the committee, and when the reSolu-
ton was introduced it received every vote
in the committee. 1t is probable that the
only, two womans suffragists in the con-
vention are Delegates Hubbard and Miller.
the latter being president of the Bache-
lor's Club of the convention.
In discussing the alleged failure of Coun-
ty Clerk Alvah II. Martin, of Norfolk
county, to comply with the order of the
convention in regard to furnishing GER
tain information as to his Office Col io-
seph Button. secretary of the convention,
said last night that there had been a mis-
apprehension i'll regard to the matter, and
that this had been responsible for the
impression that Mr.. Martin had failed to
do as requested by the convention. lie
said. through a mistake Mr.. Martin had
failed at first to comply with a request.
but that as soon as notified the second
time, he had made proper response. Since
that time he had responded promptly and
fully to all requests from the convention,
and Col. Button said they had been many.
Judge George X. Anderson. of Allegha-
ny, acquitted himself in 4 handsome man
ner Yesterday in his argument for the
hold his seat in the convention. against
the contestant CMarshall Morgan Treat.
Judge Anderson attempted no flights of
oratory. bat designed to make strictly
legal argument. which he succeeded in do
ing with great force and clearness. 1t is
known that some members, whose minds
We're not made up have decided to vote
for Judge Gregory to retain his seat since
hearing Judge Anderson's fine speech.
The suffrage conference declined to
adopt q motion last night extending 10
Mrs. Carrie Gait and her friends an in
vitation 10 be present at its session. The
motion was made, but it was passed by.
and q committee was appointed by the
chair to notify the president of the Wo-
mans Suffrage Association that the con-
ference was an executive one, and that
the rule laid down on the subject at the
first session would have to be adhered 10.
These members of the convention who
heard Mrs. Gait in favor Of womans suf-
frage yesterday evening are highly
pleased with her address. though of
course she made few. if any. converts
to her way of thinking. It was tie grace
and ability with which the female leader
crs, and her effort was warmly praised
on all hands last night. Judge Mar
shall. who is a fine judge CT ability in
this line, pronounced the speech one of
wonderful force, and such an estimate
was heard from many of the members.
General Rufus a. Ayers, OF Wise, is one
of the :.foest presiding officers i'll the con-
vention, as he is also one of its most
distinguished lawyers. President Goode
often calls General Ayers to the chair
-, Cb,;,- =,
has designated him to preside in the
Democratic suffrage conferences in the
absence Of the former, which ne IS doing
with a great deal of ease and ability.
State Senator W. p. Barksdale. Hon.
Julian Bryant. Treasurer A. w. Hartman,
Jn. Judge w. S. Gooch, Colonel B. O..
James, and Colonel John w. Richardson
were among those on the floor of the
suffrage conference last night. They
seemed to be deeply interested in the
speeches that were made.
Judge Leo D. Yarrell, eX-State Senator
from Greenesviile. is in the city and was
on ,-.e floor of the suffrage conference
last night.
The Committee on County Government
will submit its report to the convention
To-Day. lWO reports Will De SIDLllltSA.
One will be signed by thirteen mem
bers and the other by two. Messrs. With
ers and larry are those who will submit
the minority view.
Delegate Miller. OF Pittsylvania. presl-
dent of the Bachelors Club of the Con-
stitutional Convention. has returned to
his duties. after an absence Of several
days at his home. He was warmly greet
ed by the members Of his club yester-
day.
Governor Tyler was on the floor of the
convention for While yesterday, during
the debate on the Treat-Gregory contest
ed election case. The Governor was the
recipient of much attention from the
members of the convention.
At the request Of members OF the con-
fvention, Colonel Richardson yesterday
had the hall of the convention heated up
by steam.
Colonel Thomas H. Carter. proctor OF
the University OF Virginia, was on the
door OF the convention yesterday.