The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-05
THE COMMISSION
HAS BEEN SIGNED.
Judge White Soon TO Go on the
Supreme Bench.
JUDGE MANN is NOT SORE.
He Is Hero E;cady to Resume His
Legislative Dutics-No BIDS as
Yet for tho states Il. L.
& L. Stock.
JUDGE MANN is NOT SORE.

Hon. Stafford G. White yesterday re-
ceived his commission as judge of the Su-
preIIle Court OF Appeals, to fill out the un-
expired term of the late Judge John w
RELY.
Mr.. j. ". Carter OF Martinsville. a
brother-in-Iaw OF Judge White, shortly
after noon went to the Capitol and pre-
scented TO the Governor the Judges resis-
nation as Judge of the Fourth Judicial
Circuit. to take effect on the sd OF this
month. This was promptly accepted, and
the Governor at once made out tie COM
mission for the higher Office to which
Judge Whittle has been elected. Mr.. Car
ter took this to Judge Wi1ittle-
The commission of Judge l'hlesnr. who
has been temporarily filling the vacancy,
viii expire on the sd and Judge White
will at that time enter upon the discharge
OF his new ana more responsible duties
judge White visited the Capitol and
was most cordially greeted by the mem
beers Of the Legislature whom he found
there He then Went to the Library build
ing and had d pleasant chat with the
judges OF the Supreme Court
NOT 4 BIT SORE.
Judge William Hodges Mann was at the
CAPITOL smiling and happy as usual. 4
am deeply grateful TO my many friends
for the splendid and unwavernS support
they gave me in the late contest Tor the
judgeship'' said he. No man ever had
1ruer friends than that noble band who
worked and voted for me. Am ! sore
over my defeat2 Not one bit. Three CT
us had 10 be left and ] happened to be
one of them. / have not lost any sleep
over the result and am here ready to re-
sumo my legislative duties.
One thing that pleased me greatly was
the high plane upon which the campaign
was conducted by the friends Of all the
candidates.
CAPITOL NOTES.
1t is not likely that any bids Will he re-
ceiyed for the States holdings in the
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac
road for a few days. The advertisement
was not placed in the papers until Sun
day. Bids viii be received until noon
February 10Th and they vii! be opened
by the Board of Sinking Fund Commits
sioners at the same hour on the 2lSt,
and If any offer is satisfactory. the sale
will be made unless the Board shall be
stopped by act of the Legislature
The Governor granted a pardon TO
Frank Theirman. the aged white man
convicted IN the Police Court of Rich
mond ind sentenced 10 fifteen days IN
Sail for petit larceny Justice Crutchteid
wrote the Executive a strong appeal in
the old Gnan's behalf
Colonel E. T. Stickley, Of Woodstock.
and commonwealth Attorney hesley, OF
Bland. called AT the Governors office. Mr..
James p. Harrison. of Danvilie. was nn-
other caller
Judge Haner, who is AT the head Of the
Richmond and Petersburg Electric Rail
Uay enterprise, visited the Capitol and
secured a certified copy Of the bill passed
by the Legislature and approved by the
Executive This measure defines the
width oG the turnpike along which the
road is being built. Judge Haner said he
would appear before the Chesterheid SUI
pervisprs Wednesday to ask that body to
take steps looking To carrying out the pro
visions of the act
The Governor reconlmiszioned Mr.. c.
w. Throckmorton a notary public for
EIenrico county
The Governor yesterday issued
commissions 10 j. w Fleet, as Judge Of
the County Court Of King and Queen.
and n e Smith, Judge OF the County
Court of Henry. These gentlemen were
recently elected by the General Assembly
to fill vacancies.