The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-27
Heard and Seen
in Public Places

Senator George E. Keezell and Hon.
r. "A. James, members Of the state
Board of Fisheries. passed through, the
city yesterday. EN- route to their homes
after an important trip on State bus
encountered a storm on their way, and
certainly Mr.. james will never forget
1t. The Danville editor and former
State Senator Is looked upon as man
of undoubted courage when on land.
AS a political leader and an editorial
writer lie is said to have no fear. but
he has never learned the ways of the
water or become accustomed to storms
AT sea.
The night was bad. The Potomac. on
first, and then she jerked and jumped
and dashed. She got absolutely wild
SO MIR. James thought. and he there
upon became sick. According to one
who was aboard, he approached the
captains and timidly asked, What Of
the night?" The answer was not "Alrs
we'll; the morning comsth." Indeed It
was far less comforting. You haven't
seen anything yet" replied the captain.
I'VE are shortly to enter the mouth
thing will be doing" he replied.
Still on sped the Potomac. riding
waves as high as the boat itself, until
the mouth OF the famous river was en-
tlSAcu. IiGlS ~ 10 Sdll 1LultOI JallIGS
most collapsed. He is alleged to have
prayed aloud, and promised In consid-
Grafton of a safe return to his Danville
home to either resign at once from the
Board of Fisheries or not to attend any
other meetings on the Rappahannock
River. Senator keezell says he stood
the trip all right but for slight at-
tack of seasickness. though he declares
there We're times when he, would have
preferred to be beside the still waters
n har 1, m f,ry mt
raised and where he has always resided.
1t Is said that the only man on the boat
who seemed to enjoy tho proceedings
was Commodore w. Mcdonald Lee,
all his life in the Tidewater section Of
the state.
Hon. David B. Powers, Jr.. member
Of the House Of Delegates from Caro-
line, was in the city last night and
was registered ut Murply's. Mr.. Powers
has been reelected for tho third time
by his people.
Mr. J. s. NIcNaugher, representing
the 7. L. Satler Lumber Company, OF
Pittsburs. Pa, Is at the Richmond. Mr..
M;icNaugner is the Southern agent of
n ms ,, eoee f H., and he spends large
nenburg and other southside Virginia
counties, where his company has large
interests, Ills payroll last month
plants. .
DR.. e. U. oravatt, Senator elect from
the Thirty-second District, composed
OF the counties of Caroline. Hanover
Yesterday. DR.. Gravatt engaged quar-
ters for himself and wife at Murphys
during the coming session OF the Leg
| A good deal OF scrip. mainly from
counties. is floating into Richmond
most mo i, OF It being for short time, and
bearing per cent. interest.
It Is being taken by merchants and
business men. as it is allwell secured
BY banks and financial concerns known
TO- be thoroughly responsible.
some OF the scrip. is handsomely en-
graved. and resembles United States
gold certificates. 1t is understood
4 that the lithographing plant Of a
| lioen &; Co.,. OF this city is working
overtime. to keep up with orders that
are coming In from various sources
tor this new style of currency.