Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
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gentlemen were in their cups as a result
Of too freely imbibing the Day brand OF
gin or whiskey.


gentlemen were in their cups as result
OF too freely imbibing the Day brand of
gin or whiskey.
Chairman SouthaII Absent.
Chairman southall was not present at
the hearing yesterday morning. He was
absent on business. and his place as
chairman was taken by Mr.. William r.
Duke. of Charlottesville.
At the very outset Of the proceedings
Mr.. Duke showed that he did not propose
to have the slightest disorder. Once or
twice the spectators displayed an incli-
nation to become unruly, and the chair
man nipped their little plan right In the
bud.
THE spectators should understand
said Mr.. Duke. that they are guests of
the House of Delegates and that no dis
order can be brooked here
This warning had a very salubrious
effect and the audience was as quiet as
the proverbial lamb all during the re-
mainder of the day.
Judge Loving, Mr.. Strode and all the
principal actors in the inquiry were
promptly In their places; to all intents
and purposes, ripe for the fray. There
were. perhaps. more ladies present than
at. any previous session. They seem to
take most extra ordinary interest In the
proceedings and more than once the ner-
ry ripple of their laughter could be heard
throughout the hall.
It was again a red letter day for Am
herst, the evidence showing that the po-
5llt1cal methods that obtain In that sec
ton are unique.
Judge Loving was an amused listener
as to the part he played in the last con-
gressional election. and when the witness
Bowden testified that his forces did not
gather IN any. great strength 9 around
pays liquor shop he settled back In his
chair with a sigh of relief that made his
associate. Mr.. Strobe, grin in sympa thy.
Judge Loving and Mr.. Strobe have been
on thin ice on more than one occasion,
SO closely are thew affiliated with he
political clans in the Amherst f1otbed.
s Judge Loving announced that should it
be deemed necessary to hold a session
next Monday morning he would have ia
be absent on other important business.
Major Conrad also has other Important
matters to look after. and these two gen.
1lemen are at least anxious to have
the inoutsft'on pressed TO an issue at the
earliest possible moment. n
CONRAD HAS MANY ADMIRERS
Major Conrad. as smooth as some high
ly-tested lubricant held an impromptu
reception just before the proceedings be-
gan. The Majors admirers are legion. and
he is easily conceded to be one of t1,e
star attractions of the proceedings.
Superf1uous to say the legal amnhi-
theat ire was again crowded to the 5suffo-
cation degree. -
In future recita1s of this legislative pro-
cedura the landing room ONLY, Ma.
card may be taken for granted as
matter OF course. - - =
There probably Is no attract on th.
globe to-day, with the same dra wing at
ira tion that the inquisition seems to
possess. with the possible exception OF
Mr.. Belasco's Darling of the Gods. s.
From an absolutely picturesque and
spectacular standpoint. 1t Is matter az
speculation whether or no the Belasco
production is n serious rival to the Am.
herst court and the incidents which have
made it historic -
The smagnet-like charm Of the proceed
tngs Is atsonce startling and remarka BILE
The new chairman proceeded about the
business before him In thoroughly bust.
ness-like way throughout the entire pro-.
'ceedings yesterday. 3
ator Conrad opened the session with
the announcement that he wished to read
the two editorials In the Amherst Era
In rela ton to the much discussed road
between Sweet Brier and Amherst. He
read the editorials. one dated September
2s 1901. and the other September 80. 1900
emphasizing all the little points. 'S
Before reading the first editorial. Ma Tor
Conrad asked the Consideration Of fha.
committee. The Amherst Era said I tha.
Major. had, lke@ most county neVanls.:s
pers:S = very charming disrskard Tor pune
tuat don - -
Mech Of tie r. g. ,s.n. =.