The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-18

the House this afternoon under suspen-
sion OF the rules, deals literally with the
South. The fact Is that southern members
recognize these improvements as the set
tied policy OF the Government, aud think
II bet fair that their section should get SIS
equitable share. Mr.. Tucker voted fer the
bill. The vote stood-ayes, 100; noes, 30.
TUE ADJOURNMENT QUESTION IN THE SENATE.
A Democratic senator to-day sskcd six.
teen Democratic senators as he Encountered
them In the closk-room what they thought
OF the House resolution to adjourn on the
Sist Of May. Twelve said rmequivocally that
they are In favor OF 1t; one that he wanted
to adjourn II the appropriations could be
passed by that date; another that he wanted
TO adjourn after passing the appropriation
bills, the elec;oral.couut bill, and the
Jobnny.Davenport bill; and two said they
were out and-out opposed to the resolution.
AS Republican senators generally favor adj
journment this looks as il the resolution
will pass.
The LyNCHRURG CUSTOM HOUSE.
Mr.. Tucker to-day got tie House to sus-
pend the rules and make the bill appropria-
ting $4,000 for the erection OF custom
house and post-oiIice at Lynchburg the
order Of the day TOR Saturday. The vote
by which this was done-ayes 1911, noes 90
indicates that il will pass by an oyerwhem-
ing majority. The fact that it is coupled
with numerous other appropriations tor
public buildings in various parts of the
country ensures its passage by the Senate.
TIE HON. FRANK HURD. OF OHIO.
The Hon. Frank Hurd, Of Ohio, one OF
the ablest constitutional lawyers in Con-
gress, and one Of the finest orators in his
State, will leave here tomorrow morning
for Richmond, where he will speak to-mor-
row night.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
There is a statement that Mr.. Hayes will
call an extra session, il Congress adiourns
on the 31st. He takes the ground that the
safety OF the Government depends upon the
passage OF the electoral bill.
The House to-day defeated the bill to in
crease the police Of the District-ayes, So;
noes, 121.
Secretary Schurz admits that the Poncos
were badly treated in being removed from
their reservation.
The weather is very warm, and an Indian
on Pennsylvania avenue with a blanket
around him, and using a japanese fan
attracted attention.
The Senate Judiciary Committee reported
Bayard's depu'y-marshals' bill.
The Senate District Committee to-day in
struc.ed Senator Wihers to report the
House bill for the construction OF a free
bridge across the Potomac.
Associated Press Reports by telegraph 10 the Dis.
patch.l
RACES OF THE NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE spring mett-
ing OF the National Fair Association opened
to-day. The attendance was large, weather
fine, and track in excellent condition.
Tue first race was 4 dash of three-quarters
OF mile, for all ages, for horsts that had
rot won at Jerome Park, Long Branch,
Saratoga, or Baltimore since January 1st,
1879; purse OF $3.50; entrance.mOney to
second horse. There were thirteen starters.
janet Murray won, Eidelweis second, and
Bella third. Time, 1:l64.
The second race-national handicap
stakes for all ages, miles, ten starters
was won by Gabriel by neck in front of
Checkmate, who was six lengths ahead OF
Vireillian, with Vagrant fourth, and Uriole
fifth. Time, 1:j6.
The third race was mile-heats for all
ages, with allowances for miidens and
beaten horses The first heat was won by
Governor Hampton (the favorite), Specula.
ton second, and Edwin A. third. Time,
lash. The second heat was also won by
Governor Hampton, Edwin A. second, aud
Utlita third. Time, las.
The fourth and last race was Il miles,
over seven hurdles, weller weights, and had
five starters, Judith being the favorite.
Disturbance won the race by two lengths
ahead of POmeroy, who was twenty lengths
ahead of Tom Kinsella. No time taken.
Raleigh fell at the third hurdle and Judith |
at the seventh.
PoOL-sELLING on THE HANLAN- COURTNEY |
RACE.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Pools were sold |
at several of the hotels this evening on the
Hanan. Courtney boat-race, which will take
place on the Potomac Wednesday afternoon.
AT the opening the odds were 100 to 70 OH
Hanan, but later 100 to co on Hanlan was
the prevailing figure.
Both of the oarsmen were upon the river
to-day, but the water was too rough to adj
nit OF their going over the course. Both |
men are reported in good condition to-
night, and no one seems 10 entertain any |
doubt that the race will come of. The |
hour set for the race is L. M.