The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
JU|DGESHIP FIGHT
is A WARM ONE.
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would probably last fnrty-five days.
Captain J. c.. Featherston, of Campbell,
was another early arrival. He came down
from Washington Sunday night, accom-
panied by Mrs. Featherston.
The Campbell county leader wore a
bcoad-brimmed, 10. Bailey black sicucin
hat, and looked every inch a statesman.
He had a merry twinkle in his bright eye
When asked about his candidacy Of Lieu
tenant-Governor, he said he was pleased
at the outlook for his success.
He is opposed to general legislation at
the extra session, and is for Judge Whit
tie for Judge of the Supreme Court.
HE FAVORS PHLEGAR.
Hon. w. B. Bowles, of Salem, also came
Judge Phlegar, and had much hope that
the Montgomery county man would win
out.
II am in favor of acting in the extra
session." said Mr.. Bowles, like we act
in a regular session, with regard to gen.
eral legislation, and shall vote to take up
any thing that the people want DONE
Senator William P. Barksdale, the Lit
tie Giant from Halifax. was the only
other member of the General Assembly
who had reached the city up to Sunday
night.
His classic face was wreathed in smiles
when he discussed the chances of Judge
White.
He is going in the caucus as the
leading candidate said the Senator. land
none OF his opponents will ever be able
to catch him, as he will win in the
final stretcll.''
The Little Giant has engaged rooms
at MurPtly's Hotel just across the hall
from Judge Whites headquarters, and is
working like a beaver for his favorite.
He is wearing a broad-brimmed. white
pry-a ~ ci,,;, a,,I
presents a most distinguished appear
ance
WOULD MAKE THEM IMMORTAL.
prominent Democrat, who once serv-
cd with distinction in the General Assem-
bly,, and VINO is here to witness the open
ing of the extra session. said last night
that the members of the present body
had an opportunity to immortalize them
selves, if they would only take advantage
of it.
His suggestion is for them to name a.
Judge of the Court of Appeals, fill what
ever vacancies exist in other offices. ar
range for the Constitutional Convention.
and adjourn sine die. turning back into
the treasury by resolution their salaries,
except for the time actually engaged in
the work of the session. He calculates
that this work could be done within ten
days, and that the amount thus saved to
the state, IN salaries ana printing. "Ould
amount to something like $150c1O, and
that the people would applaud the action
of the body. and teach their children to
lisp the names of its members in praise.
This suggestion was made in the pres
ence of several members of the General
Assembly, but none of them indicated how
they felt on the subject.
POLITICAL NOTES.
Hon. a. ]. Montague was seen yester-
day and asked if it were true that he con-
templated stumping the State in the in
terest of his candidacy for the Democratic
no1nina ton for Governor. Mr.. Montague
replied most emphatically that he had
not authorized any person or newspaper
to make such q statement, and that he
had not given the matter a moments
consideration. 1t is known, however that
some of Mr.. Montague's strongest sup
porters have suggested to HIM that this
would be a winning card for him to play.
and are anxious for him to take the
stump.
Mr. w L. Royal, when seen yesterday
and asked if he would be a candidate for
the Constitutional Convention, replied that
he would not stand for the office under
any consideration. He said the demands
Of his professional business upon his time
made it impossible for him to think of
such a course.
Colonel Joseph Button, who has been
in the city for several days. has gone
up to his home in AppomattoX He will
probably return here tomorrow to take
up his duties as clerk Of the Senate