Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-25

problem would DC solved. such an
arrangement would give the northern
part OF tho state representation
through State Auditor Moore. while the
central ana western sections would lie
represented by Mr.. Garrett and Gov
Srnor stuart. respectively. While IL
vas not the purpose OF the Legislature
when IL created the Tax Board to en-
courage tho consideration OF geo
graphical lines IN its composition. in
practice il has been found hard to
ignore sectional claims. and the syS-
-Atem OF recognizing wcll-dctincd state
s3arcas has been given standing by the
Legislature itself in it's elections TO the
,Suprcme Court.
So faithfully has the Legislature
followed the policy OF recognizing sec
tional claims in its supreme Court
elections. that tho lone instance in
(which il refused 10 approve an APP
lpointcc To the bench was due to the
.rioiatior OF that rule by the Governor.
1Governor Tyler named the late Judge
~ ~ Phlcsar, OF Christiansburg. to
succeed Judge John W. Ricly. of Halt
fax, who died III office, but in spite Of
memorable fight by Judge Phiccars
friends. the Legislature refused to
elect him because il left Southsdc Nir-
sinia without its tjmc-houurcd repre-
sentation ON the Supreme Court Bench
and gave the Southwest two members.
since Judge John y. Buchanan was also
from that section. Judge Stafford q.
white. OF Henry. was elected instead.
The Underwater section has been for
many years without representation on
the Supreme Bench. Judge Cardwcll IN
the composition OF tn" present court
representing the central as well the
Underwater section.
The question of the propricty of
clect!nr MIR Garnett chairman of tho
Corporation Commission over Judge
Ehca, who has a senior claim 10 tn,
honor. aside, II was pointed out that
Mr.. Garnctts membership III tho Tax
Board would lac highly desirable be-
cause of the intimate knowledge of
the new tax system that he has gained
through his connection with the tax
reform legislation of tho last General
Assembly, and through his experience
as legal adviser To the Tax Board.
which he has held for over six months.
The appointment OF Mr. Garnctt TO
tho Corporation Commission viii leave
vacant the Office of executive assistant
to the Tax Board. a position which
pays $1,000 II year. Although several
men were suggested yesterday ms pos
y
field is wide open. with no definite
candidate in sight. lie Will be APP
pointed by the state Tax Board and
this body viii not be definitely con
sti;utcd after Judge Prcntis rctircs.
until the Corporation Commission
elects its chairman.
JUDGE HARRISON NOW SOLE
SURVIVOR OF Old COURT
The retirement Of Judge Car,lwell
will leave Judge George NJ Harrison
So as the last remaining member of the
supreme Court as II was organized
when the Democrats wresicd its con
tro! from the Republicans i'm 1895
Judge Joseph L. Kelly, Of Bristol and
Judge +. w. sims. Of Louisa were
elected by the Leg slaturcs OF 1914 and
1916. respectively. Judge Cardwcns
retirement will leave vacant the ofncr
of president, 10 which Judge Harrison
will probably succeed as ranking senior
member.
Judge Cardwell was born in Madison
County. y. G., August !. 1915. lie first
attended the public schools then
Beulah Male Institute and Madison
Male Academy, but he never had the
opportunity OF attending college or
university. From 1868 10 the close Of
The War Between the States he was "A
private in n North Carolina company
OF the Confederate army
In 1859 Judge Cardwell removed TO
Hanover County, Va. engaging in farm
work. but finding time To read law i'm
preparation for the brilliant career
that was TO follow i}cpinnin.; the
practice OF law in 1874 he was sue
cessful from the start. In 1881 he was
elected 10 the House Of Delegates and
sat IN that body until 1895. From 1887
until 1879 he was Speaker of tho
HOUSE Iii 1854 he was elected Demo-
cratic clcctor, rendering valuable ser
vice in the presidential campaign.
SERVED AS MEMBER or
STAIE-Srt:tT COMMISSION
Judge Cardw;:ll -was :. member of
the State pcbt Commission. which IN
lS92 settled the public debt OF Viz
GINA. lie was chairman OF the Join,
Maryland Virginia legislative commit
tee which adjusted the controversy
over the boundary line between ,hcs,.
TWO States. preparing the report, winch
was adopted by both legislatures In
1884 he was elected 10 The state SUI
nre'ne Court OF Appeals. lie has
served with distinction IN that body
since taking his seat Ola January J.
1872 becoming president Of the cour,
las, summer, when Judp, James Keith
resigned 20 retire to private life
Inc retirement Of judge CarlwrI a,
thls ilmr Was caused by an affection
OF The eyes. which has been giving in
cfe"alnG trouble. lmdvr ;.u act passed
ny the legislature in 1914, he viii be
eligible Tor q Lille pension al three.