Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-27
HE WILL REPLY.
INGALLS, SAYS HE WILL AEswER
vooRHExs TUESDAY.
Senator HeDonald's Attack on Governor
Gray-John s. wise's Lettsr-so-
oiety Exercised Petitions


to satisfy the country that he did not
mean what he said.
Democrats here to-day have. had more
than the average of sensations In the
first place, ex-senator McDonald's at
tack on Governor Gray is looked upon
as a declaration of war that will be
met promptly and emphaiicaly by
the friends OF the Governor. and 1t
scoms has already precipitatod his en-
dorsemeut for the vice presidency bv
the Indiana Democratic Convention TO-
day. At the same time 1t is admitted 10y
'emocrats from that state that NcDo-
maid has great influence there. and the
result may be that the National Conven.
ton will be forced to select a candidate
elsewhere. in order 10 avoid the schism
that Gray's nomination might produce
IN Indiana. The friends of General
Black and Assistant Postmaster General
Stevenson claim that McDonald's letter
puts Gray on The shelf and leaves the
contest between Black and Stevenson.
wIsE's LETTER.
The appearance Of Captain John S.
NIse's letter in the dispatch was the ab-
sorbing topic Of discussion among Nlr-
cinians at the Capitol to-day. The anti
Malone Republicans were delighted with
It, and think that II completely refutss
the manifesto Of tue Boss. These gen
tlemen are picking up good deal of
spiUt and now declare that they Will
have fuli Blaine delegation at Chicago
that viii be admitted to the convention,
while General Malone and his sherman
delegates viii be left ont in the cold, or
rather IN the heat Of aJuns sun.
RICHMOND AHEAD.
Richmond came ont ahead to-day in
competition for the contract for the Cor
hss engine 10 be used in running the
new machinery 20 bee placed in the Nor
folk uavy-yard for tie construction Of
the new cruiser. The contract was
awarded TO the Richmond Locomotive
and Machine Wsrks The visit Of
Cmef-EngIneer Melville aud Chi,f-Con-
structor Wilson 10 your city some time
ago satisfied them OF the ability Of that
company 10 carry ont their contracts IN
the very best manner, and being the low
est bldJerlt hassecurcd tnecontroct. 1t Is
70 be hoped that this Is only the begin
ming OF new field Of southern enterprise.
With the best Of iron and coal in her
midst, Virginia Ought TO be able to com
pete successfully with the rest of the
Union for all Government works of TINS
kind.
Speaking OF Chief-Engilcor Melville
reminds me that bin vas introduced
IN the Senate to-day dating back bis
commission and advancing him in rank
in consideration of BIS services IN the
Arctic expedition.
Mr. Mcpherson this morning reported
fayorably from the Committee ON Com
merce the bill making an additional APP
preparation Of So, 900 for the per at
Fortress Monroe.
THE RACES.
The Senate adjourned over until Mon
dav, and tue reverend selguieurs viii
enjoy the races tomorrow and next day.
\ great crowd was present at the Ivy
City races today. The track was ID
splendid condition, and at o'clock the
grand-stand presented a magnificent dis
play Of the fashion and beauty of the
city. The first race was won by Briten-
me in l.04, Vance second, and Pa
trocles third. II the weather con
tlnues favorable this will lie the
most successful meeting in the history
OF the Jockey club. Colonel boswell
has some frst-class horses here, and the
Virginia stable will give good account
OF itself. His two three-yearOlds-
Maiden Hair and Eleve-are in prime
condition, and they are heavily backed
by the knowing ones for the Analosian
stakes tomorrow.
SOCIETY EXERCIsTD.
Society here is considerably exercised
over the announcement III the LondOn
Chronicle Of the approaching marriage
az Mr. Joseph Chamberlain to Miss In
dicott, daughter OF the Secretary OF War,
whom be met and fell IN love with Oh
lis recent visit here. She is a charming
and beautiful woman, and # the report
be true Nr. Chamberlain is 70 be con-
graduated, Whatever the fate OF the
fisheries treaty.
Nh. O'Ferrall, in the House yesterday,
called up by unanimous consent the bill
70 relieve John K. Wood and his sure
ties of the payment OF Sl3S.G0 tax on
brandy destroyed by fire ia the county
OF AlbemaTle, Va, August ., 1884, aud
il was passed.
TETTiOSA
The following petitions have been pre-
scented 70 the House: OF Pomona
Grange, No. ,. Of Berkeley county, ".
Va, for pure food, by Mr. ". L. vii
son Of Theodore iced. Of Alexandra,
Va. for reference OF ms claim TO the
Cont Of Claims, by SIR. !. Il. Brown
al p. +. Hart aud others. and c. Ii.
Person and others, OF Caroline county;
Of J.. II. Jones and others, OF Buchlng-
ham county Of South Fork Grange,
No. 376. Of LOudOun county OF q. ".
Henley and others, Of Mecklenburg
county. aud Of ". ID. Brooks and others,
Of Franklin county, Va, all IN favor OF
pure food, by Mr. ). J. Hopkins; OF ).
". NeM. NJ. D., and others, Of Virginia,
L9r the repeal Of the law classifying
druggists as retail liquor-dealers, 10y MIR.
OFerral Of eighty-three citizens OF
Taylor county, ". Va, for the enact
rnent oil Jaw providing temporary and
for common schools on the basis Of Tilt
eracy, by Mr.. ". L. Wilson.
John r. Cook, negro who has held
the Office Of collector Of taxes " this
District for eighteen years (three Of them
under Democratic Administration,
during which tine he has amassed for
tune has been removed by the District
Commissioners and Mr.. f. q. Davis, a
merchant and Democrat here,
: appointed IN his place salary, 81, 600.
J. s. Tichenor, Auditor, has also been
removed and j. T. Petty. Esq, principal
book keeper, appointed IN his place al
salary OF S.. 900. Mr.. Petty is a native
of Falmouth, Va, and Democrat.
Bond offerings.
(By telegraph 70 re Dispatch
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Ofers Tor the
sale Of bonds TO the Government opened
a.. a.