The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-29

gross revenue Is nearly s5,0OO,0O0 larger
than ever before. Nearly 500 new post
offices more than in any one year
before were established. The star
route mileage has increased over 5.OW,-
900 miles and the railroad mileage
over IL 100000. In one form or another,
SAYS the POstmaster-General, the public de-
msnds cheaper telegrapby, aud the Post-
Office department can supply II at less COST
than ~ corporation, unless the later mas
rent. light, and fuel free, and carriers aud
clerks without pay. This statement is sup
ported by an extended argument on the
same lines as the argument made by tbe
Postmaster-General before the committee oi
Congress.
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.
The Postmaster General recommends the
establishing Of posral savings banks In
States having no laws regulating savings
banks. and in other states upon petition OF
considerable number Of residents OF any
one locality.
BOwDEN TO CONTEST.
Congressman Bowden. of the Second Dis
rct of Virginia, has notified the House Com
mittee on Elections that he will contest
the election Of John A. Lawson. his Demo-
cratic opponent 10 the fifty-second Con-
publican precincts were prevented from
voting by dilatory tactics practiced by
Democratic election officers.
PRESENTATION OF THE BRAzILIANs.
The Brazilian officers who arrived here
Yesterday were formally presented to Presi-
dent Harrison ut the Executive Mansion at
/ O'Clock this afternoon. The reception
took place in the Blue Room. Mr.. Nalente,
the Brazilian Minister. presented the Pres-
dent to Amiral Da Silyeria, who in few
words presented the massive gold medal 10
the President sent by the Republic OF
Brazil. The latter In accepting 1t spoke
as follows: Admiral, IL gives me profound
satisfaction 10 hear from your lips aud
to receive from your hand these evidences
of the friendly regard of the President and
OF the people Of the United states OF Brazil.
We have welcomed her to the family OF
American CommOnwealths with profound
interest and with strongest hopes that her
government and people NAV realize that
order and prosperity which come, as
we believe, in the highest degree
from the representative civil insttu-
tiOns which our people enjoy and
which yours have now adopted. We are
glad 10 welcome you and your squadron 10
our hospitable shores, and am glad TO re-
ceiye you and your officers TO the hospital
ity of the Union. We trust that the friendly
relations so early and SO auspiciously be-
gun between these sister republics may be
unbroken and may be 10 their mutual ad-
vantage and happiness
ELABORATE LUNCHEON.
Later the Brazilians and number Of ma.
val officers were invited 10 an elaborate
luncheon in the State dining-r0Om.
Tonight the visitors were given re-
ception at the Executive Mansion, which
was attended by great many army and
navy officers. members ~ Congress. and
prominent officials. The mansion was brill
iiantly lighted and the floral decorations
were pr0fuse. The President and Mrs.
Harrison, assisted by the senior Brazilian
officers and Admiral Walker, received the
guests.
CAPITAL NOTES.
The following pensions were issued to-day
for Virginia. Isaac Riddick, Norfolk; Caesar
Mallory, Hampton; Andrew T. Huntinton,
Vienna; John Lyons, Henry Shillinger.
Charles Ely. and Thomas A. Williams, Sol.
diers' Home: Charles smith, Norfolk; Geo.
G. Kelam, Pungoteague; David +. Taylor.
Stewards DRAFT; James Cook, Portsmouth.
pOst0llcs has been established at Alton,
Union county, y. c., with lIoratio q. iotch-
kiss as postmaster.