The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-07

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present discomforts has given way to
unworu newness and its modern con-
Yeniences. For the first time since tho
days of Thomas Jefferson. who, CEN
tury and a quarter ago. planned the old
Capitol. the General Assembly of Vir-
ginia will meet this week In a new build-
ing.
The Final Rush.
Whether or not the chambers will be
ready for the Legislature when 1t comes
is now an all-absorbing topic in State
official quarters. Work was still being
done In the hall OF tho House of Dele
gates yesterday, and the furniture has
not yet reached Richmond. Prospects are
brighter. however. and though 1t will be
q close shave at best, 1t is still possible
that the desks will come in time. Should
this not be the case, some temporary ar
langement will be made by the contract
ors, and In any event the session OF the
Assembly will begin on time and in the
new Capitol. kilograms were sent in
several directions yesterday, and the miss
ing cars, switched at some point east of
Chicago and for a time lost, have been
located. The Norfolk and Western Rail-,
way has agreed to make q record run
from Columbus, Ohio. to this city iinme-
diately the cars are delivered to them, and
the furniture may get here tonight or
Monday morning.
Several of the State departments prac-
tically suspended business Yesterday
while the offices were moved into the
new building, Tho State Corporation
Commission is already Installed In the
Capitol. The Governors office, the office
of the Secretary Of the Commonwealth
and the office of the Commissioner OF
Labor We're moved yesterday One or two
other Offices were delayed while late
changes We're made. 1t was discovered
that the portfco Is not Waterproof and
this caused leakages that had to be re-
paired. The Governors offices are sump-
tnously furnished and present a most at
tractiye appearance. The interior of the
new Capitol will In fact be splendidly
appointed from top to bottom
Some little time will be required vet
before the big building Is entirely COM
pletc and occupied in all its part The
contract called for delivery In November
but delays caused by the weather and by
difficulties in obtaining materials retarded
tho work What remains yet to be done
will be rushed through and will not take
long, since 1t is only a finishing touch
here and there that Is still necessary 4
They Will be busy days In tho new Cap
itol from now on and no effort will be
II
George Washington WAS replaced yester-
day by experts from Washington. This
statue. that for over Year and a half
has lain carefully stored away in II little
air-tight building in the Capitol Square,
erected especially for the purpose of hous-
ing 1t, now occupies Its old position in tho /
rotunda surrounded by the same ancient
railing that has guarded the treasure so
many years. The other relics will be re-
stored TO their accustomed places in a
day or two.
A Thing Of Beauty.
Genuine admiration OF tho beauty OF the
new Capitol is expressed on every Side
whether the critic be the casual observer
satisfied with q passing view of tho ex,
terror. or one who has taken the trouble
to so inside ana inspect the building
moro carefully. Situated on the summit
OF one OF the highest hills In tho city,
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