The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02


ger last night and the former worked
until long past the hour of midnight.
Governor N1onta que is in fine form ply
sfcally, and docs not seem at al tagged
under the heavy strain through which he
has passed recently. Unlike most of his
predecessors, Governor Montague person
ally reads all the bills.
1t was said about the Capitol yesterday
be sent in this evening when the
two bodies meet in final session.
Governor Montague is known to scru-
tiniZe the scope Of charters very
closely, and more tl1an one now
before him is expected to meet his dis
speculation is concerning the fate Of the
congressional reapportionment measure,
upon which His Excellency is expected
to act to-day. The bill was taken over
by Mr.. Bigger last night, and taken UP
for final consideration Strong pressure
has been brought to bear on the Execu-
tive to veto the measure, but he has not
indicated in any remote manner what
will be his course in reference to it.
Petitions have flown in from all over
the Sixth District and elsewhere in the
State protesting against the bill, and
many prominent party leaders have ad-
vised that it be vetoed. Among the lat
WAS SeudIOI rDdlltl, llSiO q AoAS
conference with the Governor, and
pointed out why he thought it bad bill.
In answer to some criticism which.
came from Washington regarding Sena-s
tor Daniels attitude towards the BILL
the Sena tor gave out the following state
ment:
..All that I have had to do about the
apportionnlent of congressional ditricts
in this State, has been to advise with Hon.
Peter j. Otey, the representative OF my
own district, as to that district, and to
go with him before the Committee OH
Privileges and% Elections and say that
regarded the disposition of that district
as putting it in peril. have made no
suggestion whatever as to the arrange
ment of the districts. nor did / go to
the Committee to make any speech, or
ST. ggestlon. In response to their invita-
ton did speak just two minutes and
said that regarded the Sixth District as
Put in peril AS live there I had the
unquestionable right to do this and In
no wise regret it,
The preliminary matters looking to the
renovating and improving of~the Capitol
building will be arranged shortly. and the
work of making repairs will be inaugu-
rated with all possible speed. Speaker
Ryan yesterday named the House end Of
the COMMITTEES by appointing the follow
ing members: Alessrs.s Jennings, OF Lynch
burg: Folkes, of Richmond, and Bowman,
of Salem. Those from the Senate are
Messrs. Wickhan, Of Hanover, and Glass.
of LynchburS.
Governor Montague, who is ex-off1cio
chairman of the committee, has been
asked to call a meeting for some day
next week, and he will probably issue the
call before the Legislature adjourns.
The Legislature appropriated 100000 for
Capitol repairs, and the committee will
proceed to the work as speedily as may
be- in order that, il possible, the greater
portion of it may be done before the re-
turn Of the Legislature here next winter,
should there be an extra session Of the
body. The committee named 9
client one, and there is no doubt that
the money appropriated viii. De J~s-.
Senator Glass, and Messrs. Folkes and
Bowman were seen last night, and said
they favored getting to work at once.
50 the building would be ready for the
next session of the Legislature. The
appropriation made will put the build
ing in good repair said Colonel Bowman,
''and still leave $4,000 for furniture"
Work will doubtless begin in reasons
ably short time on the additions to the
penitentiary. DR.. LIE Cato, Of Accomac,
who was chairman Of the commission
J01L drew -lllC JILL app SIPAAe1lAAA6 $Aoe'eSS
for this purpose, will likely be made
chairman, and he will press the matter
with all reasonable speed. The joint COM
mittee is as follows: Senators LIE Cato and
BRYANT. and Delegates Newhouse, w. w.
Baker and Harnan.s These gentlemen
in an informal way are already looking
around for plans and other material 60
work on, and by the first Of May the new
buildings will have been commenced.
There was happy little party In the
clerks Office Of the House of Delegates
Yesterday 1t consisted of Clerk Williams
and his assistants and 4 few friends,
and the object of the gathering was the
labors of the session being over, to pre-
sent Mr. Williams with a token Of the
esteem in which he is held by his assis-
tants. Mr. John w. Burger was made
chairman and Mr. Harry 8. Owen, in
neat little speech presented Mr. Williams
with a set OF handsome silver spoons ana
forks. Mr.. Williams replied in an APP
nropr;ate manner, and Mr.. Banks was
recognized and presented bill clerk John
n Loving of Pulaski. with an umbrella.
Mr.. Loving who is the Oldest assistant
Glory of the House in point Of service,
renlied appropriately and Mi. Thomas
N Bigger. first assistant. was presented
with a fine pocket knife, Mr.. Banks max
me- the speech of rresentat ton. Mr.. Big Big
ger made a happy hit in response by say say
ing that he would promise not to use
The weapon in cutting the salaries OF any
of his associates.
Sneaker RYAN yesterday announced the
fc;,owing committees on the part of the
House to act with similar ones from the
| Senate
On Repairs atxthe Capitol5---Messrs: Jei1--
nings. Folkes Bowman 80.
On Repairs a vIle Penitent iary-M essrs.
| SNewhouse, wv. Baker and Harman.se
On the establishments an a dditlonas
Normal school-Messrs. West, Settle ana ana
| Lowry.