The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
HELD MEETINGS
ON flying TRAIN
Maryland Delegation Arrives,
and Two Commissions Go
to Work at Once.

to Work at Once.
~ DELEGATIONS from the Legis-
latures Of Maryland and vir-
GINA met last night, and Will
- sit together for several days
considering oyster laws affect
Ing the two States.
That the Maryland commission was
to lose no time in getting down to
business was evident from the mo-
ment the traih pulled out of the Union
Station at Baltimore Senator Linthi.
cum. chairman of the delegation, an
nonnced to his colleagues that 1t was
necessary to avail themselves OF every
instant of time IL they wished to ac-
complish anything, and he deemed 1t
wise to call a meeting, at once.
Got Down to Work.
Accordingly, as the train sped to-
ward Washington at the rate OF forty
five miles an hour. the committee was
convened, and plunged at once into
the intrIcacies OF the questions that
are to be discussed with the Virginans
IN the next two or three days.
inc Senator produced the Maryland
Code and the acts Of the Legislature,
and the committee proceeded to
strengthen its acquaintance with the
laws Of tht State affecting the laws
OF the Potomac River In regard to
oysters.
The special subcommittee, headed by
Mr.. Haydsn, which was appointed to go
over the Maryland law thoroughly and
to formulate a general program for
the discussion in this city, made a
report outlining measures which 1t
suggested should be submitted to the
Virginia committee for consideration.
After agreeing upon the fundamental
points OF the measure to be suggested,
the meeting, which had attracted the
attention OF other Pullman passengers
was adjourned to avoid the confusion
consequent upon the incoming and out
going passengers at Washington.
Senator Linthicum reconvened the
committee when the train left WASH
ington, and the discussion was re-
sumed.
Senator Brashears created some
amusement by moving that 1.-The report
OF the State Board Of Fisheries be
made the special order for Fredericks-
burg" The motion was adopted, and
whom that city was reached the report
was read by the secretary.
Special attention was given to that
portion which bore upon the mission
OF the Marylanders.
AT $3.50 O'Clock the committee adj
journed. and the members amused
themselves by peering out OF the car
windows at the scenery until the lights
OF Richmond were SEEN
Session In Richmond.
Arriving at this city the Marylanders
were met by delegation from tn.
Virginia commission. consisting OF
Colonel John A. Saunders and Dele
gates Page and ". W. Old.
The party. consisting of the mem
bers of the Virginia Assembly. and
Messrs. Hayden. Jones. Brady, Linthi-
cum. Quinn and McGonigal, of the
Maryland Legislature; G. W. Munford
and w. Wright Burroughs. of the Bal
timore Sun and Associated Press. re-
spectively, very shortly arrived at the
Capitol. where the other members of
the Virginia commission. who were
busy in either one or the other
branches OF the Legislature. both OF
which were in session last night. were
quickly notified. and the two delega-
lions gathered round the Houdon
Statue of Washington. In the rotunda.
wit. much introducing and shaking of
hands.
Little time was lost by the two COM
missions. both proceeding to the Cor
poration Commission rooms and get
ting down to business
Senator Linthicum, OF Maryland, was
chosen chairman OF the joint commits
sion, Delegate Roosevelt Page. OF Han,
over. secretary, and Mr.. II. Green
Shackleford, assistant secretary. Chair
man Linthtcum Immediately called the
committee to order. and DR.. Hayden. OF
the Maryland delegation. read the
Maryland bill pertaining to the oyster
question. and Senator Walker read
the Virginia law at present in effect.
Tho Maryland law was adopted last
session by the Legislature. but reach
49, TOT fno lot fOr a
The oyster question in general was
then discussed pro and con, all the
members OF both delegations joining
in. It was finally decided to appoint
cnt status OF the law, and to suggest
the mode of procedure to the commits
sion. The chairman named The follow
ing as members OF the subcommittee:
Messrs. Walker. Hayden, Brashear. and.
at the request of the committee, the
chairman.
Chairman Lee Speaks.
Mr.. w. Mcdonald Lee, chairman of
the Virginia State Board of Fisheries,
addressed the committee, and answered
many questions; , as to the present state
It was to the interest of both States
to establish new Gull line. and sug-
gested That 1t De run from Colonial
Beach. on the Virginia side, straight
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Lees talk
the committee adjourned for the even
ing. .s&
The Virginia committee appointed to
look after the comfort of the Mary
land commission at late hour alastI
night had not decided whether the
banquet to be given In honor Of the
visitors. would be held to- might or not,
but certainly In Very few days there.
will be handsome Entertainment in
their honor at the Jefferson.
Besides the members Of the Joint
commission the Governor, Lieutenant
Governor. Speaker Of the House and
newspaper. men will be present.