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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
MEXICAN MISSION.
EX-GOVERNOR GRAY SAID TO HAVE
CAPTURED THE PRIZE.
Chairman Simmons to Get Coiiectorship y
and Mr. Glenn May BE District At
torncy In North Carolina.
Especial telegram to the Dis,atch.l


WASHINGTON, d. c., March 7.-Yesterday
very few people took any stock in the re-
port that Ex-Governor Gray, of Indiana,
had been slated for the Mexican mission; /;
but to-day. since the arrival here of that
gentleman, the talk is much stronger and
the situation is decidedly embarrassing to
the friends of some of the other sppli-
cants. 1t seems next TO an impossibility to
find out anything at the White House. IL
Mr.. Gray is already selected, the hackers
OF MIR. Gordon. of Virginia, do not care TO
present his name.
GONE HOME.
Ex-Congressman Blount. of Georgia. has
been willing to accept this appointment.
and his name has been mentioned to MIR.
Cleveland, but tonight Mr.. Blount went
home feeling satisfied. 1t is said. that ex-
Governor Gray would be appointed.
A GOOD SELECTION.
The North Carolina delegation in Con-
gress have decided to recommend sX-Con-
gresham Simmons, chairman of the State
Committee, for Collector of Internal Reye-
nue. for the Eastern District, and it is be-
lieyed he will receive the appointment. His
Willingness TO accept has simplitied the
oAsNeeACh- Aho MOAO ANiNy ePph-
cants.
TWO CAEDIDATEs.
II ia also understood that the delegation
has practically agreed on Mr.. Glenn. of VIM
ston-Salem, for United States Attorney for
his district. Kope Elias is candidate for
the same position, and his friends claim
his loyalty to Cleveland may get him the
position. but the delegation feel pledged
10 urge the appointment of MIR. Glenn on
account of the brilliant work done by him
on the stump in the last campaign. They
regard him as. by long odds, the choice of
the people.
REAPPO1NTMENT.
Colonel ]. O. Gibson. of Culpeper, is
here, and the report is that he stands a
solendid chance for reappointment as
United States Attorney for the Eastern
District of Virginia.
DR.. Carter Berkeley, of Staunton. is to be
pushed for a good position when the
Senate is roorganized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
THE FINAL MEN SELECTED.
DR.. Daugberty's Reyivais n success-The
Old Courf-Houss to BE Repaired.

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispstch.l
WILLIAMSBURG. Va, March THE
pbilouathean Society OF William and Mary
has selected its final men as follows: Pre-
sident, Milton Branch. of Isle of Wight
county: Orators. William HosBIns, King
William, and Hurt Jordan, Halifax; De-
baters, II. II. Tucker, Danvllle, and j. K. l..
johnson. NansemoDd; Essayists. o. 7.
Chitwood, Franklin county. and IL: j.
Woodward; DISCLAIMERS. &. j. Rudder,
Portsmouth. and ". j.. Wright, Washing
ton. d. G.
Toe Rev. John Daueherty, of Ports
mouth, is conducting revival here at the
Baptist church and Is dong some good
work. especially among the young people.
HIS congregations are so large that chars
are plnced IN The aisles for those unable 20
get seats elsewhere. there IS the greatest
enthusiasm among those attending the
services. Already there have been some
forty conversions.
Judge Smith has appointed Robert i.
ArmIstead. OF NillIpnsbuIg. and A. ):
Barnes. of James City county, as special
commissioners for the purpose OF making
extensive repairs 10 the old courthouse
building here. Tne edifce is TO be re-
painted aud If necessary a new roof put
on. The commissioners will let the WORK
10 the lowest bidder. who will be paid out
Of the levy of 1883 and 1894. The gentle
men named are to report to the next court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
An fmbezyler's CoufsssioD.

LITTLE Rock, ARK. March REV. s. n.
buchanan, ex.1reasurer Of the Board of
Trustees of the State Insane Asylum. has
made q confession to the committee sp-
pointed by the Governor to investigate tho
charges of embezzlement preferred against
him. Mr.. Buchanan states that his steal
ing was caused by desire to purchase st.
Johns College, Masonic institution at
Little Rock. He said the college property
was worth about $50 900. and Il was offered
to him for 500, 900. He intended to trans
fer il to syndicate, and thereby clear
over $5O, 900. In his efforts to secure tho
amount necessary to purchase the college
he had during the past few. years taken
from the treasury Of the asylum the sun
Of Sl20. 900. Besides this he had borrowed
various amounts of money from parties oil
over the State. He is unable to say what
became OF the money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
Washington Gossip.
IBy Telegraph 20 the Dispatcn.1

WASHINGTON. ID. g., March THE story
published in the West that Judge jenkins,
of Wisconsin. has been selected as the sue
cessor of Judge Gresham as United States
Circuit Judge is at least premature: 1t Is
ascertained at the White House that no
appointment for the vacant position has
yet been made or even considered.
Speaker Crisp was not at the Capitol to-
day. Being worn out and little under
the weather as q result of the strain at
tending the closing hours OF Congress. the
ex-Speaker will remain IN Washington
until about the lst of April.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
The Populists to BE Ignored-Case of Mar
INSTRUMENTATION Plans.
fBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

fBy telegraph TO the DsDatch.l
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March THE Demo-
cratic caucus, which met IN the Senate
chamber at 10 o'clock this morning, was
we'll attended.
Just what course the Democrats intend
ed to pursue towards the Populists has
been a matter of interesting conjecture
since it was known that the Democrats
had a clear majority of their own. The
action to-day indicates that these Populist
senators are to be ignored. MesSrs.
KYLE, of North Dakota, and PETER,
of Kansas, the old Populists, and Mr..
Allen, the new Populist elected by
Nebraska, we're not invited to attend the
caucus, and TO this extent. at least, IL
would seem that they had been purposely
neglected. Mr.. Martins case, however,
was different. Mr. Martin, or Kansas. al
though elected by Fusion votes. is con-
sidered Democrat. and as such was in
vited by Mr.. German to attend the caucus,
snd he was present and participated IN the
proceedings. Mr.. Allen, 1t Ia understood.
will vote with the Democrats when IT
comes TO the organization.
GoRMAN cHAIRMAs-FAULKNEB SECRETARY.
The caucus organized by re-electing MIR.
German chairman and MIR. Faulkner secre-
tsry. The session lasted four hours, the
only actual business transacted being TO
authorize the chairman to appoint COM
mittee to devise q plan of reorganization
and report to the caucus upon the call OF
the chairman. Much OF the time was con-
sumed III discussion bearing upon the
standing of senators who have been APP
pointed by governors. the cases In point
being those of Mr.. Beckwith, appointed
by the Governor of Wyoming, and Mr.:
Mantle. appointed by the Governor OF
Montana.
Speeches were made by Senators Voor-
hees, Villas, Daniel, and others. A spirit
of opposition against seating these men
was manifested, and in support OF tins
view number of old decisions IN Senate
contested elections were quoted. ine
clam was made that inasmuch as the
Legislatures of their States bad not exer-
cissd the prerogatiye belonging to them the
governors had no authority to fill the places
and the States should remain unrepre-
sented. A precedent for such action was
cited from an early California. case IL
was finally decided, however. that these
matters. together with the case OF Mr.
Martin, should he referred to the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections.
CONTEST ron cHAIRMAssarrs.
II is understood that there was quite
contest for the leading chairmanshlps and
o disposition to set aside the traditions.
which give the ranking members OF the
minority these places when they come into
the majority. II is unlikely, though, that
the usual custom will be departed from.
has not reof9anixed elective officers at the
extra session called for the purpose OF
confirming presidential appointments. al
though the Republicans ouce attempted
IL, and Whather this rule should Be- de-
parted non vna question thoe cane ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
THE UNIVERSITY MONUMENT.
Arrangements for the UuveiiinG-Court
ProceedinCs-Personal Notes.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Disoatch.1
CHARLoTTEsvILLE, Va, March The
hnal arrangements for the unvelllng. Of
the monument TO the Confederate dead at
the University Of Virginia, are nearing on
10 perfection. MAJOR Robert Stiles, of
Richmond. has accepted the invitation OF
the Ladies' Memorial ASSOCIATION to make
an address at the unvellIng.
The little daughter OF Mr.. James b.
Baker, brave veteran OF the war, now
librarian at the University of Virginia,
will draw the veil from tue monument.
The County Court-Judge John Nj.
White presdlng-Is IN session. The grand
iury found true bills against three persons
for felony, against one for misdemeanor.
A number Of wills were admitted to pro-
bate, and large number OF persons quail
fed as administrators and executors.
TWENTY-FIVE deeds we're presented and or
dered TO be recorded.
DIR. G. s. Bowcock, of Eyeretteville, near
Kesyick, was taken very i'll last Friday.
His BROTHER DIR. James NJ Bowcock, OF
Clarksburg, ". Va, who WAS in Washing
ton. was telegraphed for and reached the
bedside of his brother yesterday.
The remains of MIR. Sneed were taken to
Fluvanna county, near Antioch church,
Yesterday for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
WEST POINT TERMINAL.
pswer of tho Defendants In the Suit
Against Inman Et Al.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatcb.l

(3y telegraph 10 the Dispatch
NEW YORK. March s.--The defendants in
the suit of the Richmond and West Point
Terminal Warehouse and Railroad Com
pany against John III. Inman and others
have fled their answer in tho United
States Circuit Court TO the charge of fraud
ulent action and improper conduct IN
connection with the purchase by tho
Georgia Company of 10000 shares OF stock
Of the Central Railroad Company. for
which a. .0O0.O 900 was paid in part purchase
in bonds of the former company, which
the plaintiffs aver were insecure to tho
knowledge of the defendants at the timo
of the purchase. Three of the defend
ants. John II. Inman, James Swami. and
John c. Calhoun, were at tho time Of tho
transaction directors in both companies.
The defendants deny that any fraud was
perpetIated ia connection with the pur-
chase.
The Georgia Company. il Is claimed.
was properly organized under the laws o.
North Carolina, and the defendants had
the right to sanction by their votes ~ di-
rectors the purchase of the stock. tue inse.
curity of which they claim To have had no
knowledge of az the time Of the sale. IL ~
further claimed that the pending suit has
been instituted bv stockholders who hayo
either become members of the company
since the transaction and were fully
cogniZant of the state of affairs or werS
always such and by their votes ratified tho
action of the directors in the purchase of
the sfork
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
Mr. Joel ArmentFout Dead

MuLBoro', Va. March This morning
at 2 O'Clock Joel Armentrout, the Oldest
three miles from here. Mr.. Armentrout
had been IN i'll health for many months,
and the end was expected at any time.
though il came when no one was present
at his bedside. He leaves SIX children, all
grown. TO mourn their loss. The funeral
will take place Oh Thursday at o'clock
from his late residence. He was nearly w
wears old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
Movements of Specie.

New YORK, March THE shipments OF
gold by to-day's steamer aggregated
$2,O00.000. In spite OF tight money mar
ket arrangements are in progress to-day
to export S2. 900 600 more by Saturdays
steamer and 81, 900. 900 next Tuesday.
La Bretagne, which arrived yesterday
from Havre. brought 5.s29,0O0 francs in
foreign gold coin, of which 3.490, 900 francs
was for account of Lazsrd Freres and
2,4sO, 900 francs for account of Muller,
Schalle q Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
MISSISSIPPI FAMILIES HOMELESS.
Many People Rendered Destitute by
Fridays CycIone-Relief Measures.
fRx tnIepranh 10 the Dianatch.l


MERIDIAN, MISS, March 7.-Over 300
families were rendered homeless and destl-
tute in the two districts of Lauderdale
county by Fridays cyclone. Reports from
the farming districts are coming in slowly,
and reveal a distressing state OF affairs.
Farmers who were 10 comfortable circum-
stances are left pennless, with not an
ounce of food and not a shred of ralment
for their families. In manyinstances their
horses and mules have been killed, and
they are without the means of cultivatlng
their crops.
Another mass-meeting Of citizens was
held here yesterday to raise funds for the
sufferers, and liberal sum was subscribed
and committees were appointed to dis
tribute food and clothing among the vic
tins. The Mobile and Ohio and Queen
and Crescent railway companies notified
Mayor Dial Yesterday that they would
transport food and clothing for the sut-
ferers free of charge. The railroad CON-
panies have also offered TO run excursion
trains to Marion, Toomsuba, Pacuta. and
Barnett and distribute donations to the
destitute. The offer has been accepted.
Two more of the injured at Ioomsuba
died yesterday. making the total DEATH
list 20 so far as known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
s.rious Civil Conflict.

tBy Auglo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
VIENNA, March IA serious conflict has
occurred between troops and peasantry at
Gonashitza. Seryis. The peasants appear
10 have risen against the authorities on ac-
count of political agitation. and the troops
were summoned to suppress the disorder.
The peasants seized the municipal build
ing and offered obstinate resistance to the
soldiers, who only succeeded after des-
perate struggle in driving the peasantry
from the building. Ten of the peasants
were killed and seven wounded in the
Aokt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
The DEPARTMENT CHANGES.
Cabinet Officers Take Charge-Secretary
smith Makes a Good Impression.

Cabinet Ohcefs rake NhhfRe-Secfethfy
smith Makes a Good Impression.
tBy telegraph to the lnspatcn-l
WASHINGTON. March 7.-Hoke Smith, of
Georgia. was formally inducted into tho
Office of Secretary of the Interior at noon
to-day. HIS expected arrival at the de-
partment had brought together large
number of people, who crowded the CORR,
dors about the Secretary's door for full
hour before the time set for his appear
anee. Secretary Noble had for the last
time signed his name in his official cepa-
city and about II o'clock had notified the
heads of the several bureaus OF his de-
partment that the new Secretary was soon
expected TO arrive and would receive the
officers
Secretary Smith appeared promptly at
noon. and after introducing TO MIR. Noble
several friends who bad accompanied him
from his home. in Georgia, Immediately
entered upon the task of shaking hands
with about twenty-three hundred OF his
subordirates. The Pension Office en-
uloyees, numbering about fifteen hundred.
he'd been excused from duty during the
DAYS tho Pension Building was to be occu-
med for social purposes in connection with
the Inauguration. and therefore did not
appear to-day.
PRESENTATION OF OFFICERS.
Mr.. Noble presented TO his successor the
chief bureau officers and they in turn pre-,
sented their division chiefs. The clerical
force was presented By the heads OF the
several divisions. Mr.. Noble stood with
Secretary smith and each employee. after
greeting the new Secretary. passed on and
bado good-by TO the old. Il occupied
fully an hour for the loug line TO pass
through the Secretary's rooms, and when
sll lad gone Mr. Noble speot some time
With his successor explaining 70 him such
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
MahaaY Yankee.
IBy telegraph to tho D,spatch. !

NEw YORK, March THE Stars and
Stripes were raised over the tsffrail of the
steamship Paris, Of the new American
line. ct noon to-day by Miss Frances c..
Griscom, daughter Of the president OF the
International Steamship Company. The
flag was raised while the vessel was lying
at her pier. Only few persons, guests OF
the company, were present. They were
served with collation. later in the dining
room of the steamship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08

CsAnrorrrsyrILK, Va, March Henry
Brooks was arrested for horse-stcaiing
early. this morning and lodged in iail. He
was hotly pursued all night. eluding ar;
rest until finally captured in the Ragged
Mountains.
Jonathan Browning had q fine. mare
stolen from the stable OF his brother. at
Mt. Eagle. last night. A saddle and bride
were also stolen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
Gold Contracts Forbidden.

Topeka. KAN. March THE House last
NIGHT passed bill making all contracts
and notes payable in legal tender. whether
cold. silver. or paper, and forbidding con-
tracts made payable in geld alone. Both
houses adopted concurrent resolution
agreeing on Thursday as the day for final
adiournment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
Senator Morgan Better.

[By Anelo-American cable TO the Dispssch.l
SOUTHAMPTON. EMO, March The con-
dition of Senator John T. Morgan, who is
suffering from slight attack of erysipe-
las at the Southwestern Hotel. here, has
materially improved since Yesterday. He
expects TO be able to proceed to London
in two or three days, and will shortly after
start for Paris to attend as one OF the
representatives of the United States the
sessions of the Bering-Sea Court OF Arbl-
trafiop
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
The Palmetto sheriffs.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March THE
United States Supreme Court to-day
granted the request yesterday made by
counsel for the three sheriffs in South
Carolina for leave to file petitions tor writs
OF habeas corpus on their behalf and
issued rule. returnable on the 9Th IN
slant, calling on Judge Simonton to show
cause why they should not be released and
set free from the judges mandate con-
timing them for disobcying his order pro-
tect,np the property OF the Richmond and
Danyiile and South Carolina railroad CON-
panies from seizure for taxes alleged to DO
unlawful
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
A,,ona,d Colonei Nuuon's Funeral

HARarsosBuno. Va. March THE Har-
risonbury Guards have returned from
their trip to the Inauguration. The COM
pany stopped at Winchester Yesterday to
attend the funeral OF Joseph 4. MUTTON.
the late colonel OF the second Virginia
Regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
ATTACKED BY A BIG GRAY FOX.
Mrs. Argenbright's Desperate struggle
with the Savage Brute.

SpeclAI teIeSfaIu 70 lue DIsPEFVH'I
HARgIsoNBURG. Va. March IA large
gray fox attacked 5-vear-old child OF
Joseph Argenbright. near McGaheysville.
last Thursday. Ihe cmld was playing
near the house when attacked It's
screams brought one of the ladies Of the
family 10 the rescue. The animal pursued
them into the house, leaplng 70 their faces
and tearing their clothing. The fox was
shut m one of the rooms. but escaped by
humping through window. Mrs. Argen-
bright ventured out TO see what bad be-
come of the animal. when 1t suddenly
turned upon her and renewed the attack.
She very fortunately laid mold OF heavy
scantling. and after a violent struggle,
succeeded in beating the savage brute to
death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
hsds Nearly Destitute by Yire.

r,,'s''ondenee Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
4 N, o.k' VA. March The residence
eons,.. n. ". Dozier. in Princess Anne
s.,g,,S,, Was totally destroyed by Are last
,s,ta night, together with the con-
cesl;,, HE disaster left the family almost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
six mem vere killed on Monday in

Six men were killed on Monday IN the
Crawford mine while working in An open
cut by the falling in Of the walls Of the
worked by the Crozier Iron Company and
is situated on the " Pe1wlnklo branch
Of the I" Betty Baker branch Of the Crtp-
pls-Cresk Division Of the NoEfolk and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
Jersey Agsjnss Quarantine.

LONDON, ESa.. March THE legislative
assembly of Jersey has declared by vote
that quarantine Is not preventive Of
cholera and has therefore refused to estab-
lish quarantine against vessels from ports
alleged to be choiera-infected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08

in SOUTHAMPTON county. on the Atlantic
and Danyille railway. near Pope, Va. was
totally destroyed by fire. The loss Ia esti-
mated at -. 900: no insurance. The origin
of the FIRE is unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08

The new Attorney General, Mr.. Olney,
was presented to the United States Su-
preme Court this morning by the retiring
Attorney General. MIR. Miller, in few ap-
propriate remarks, announcing his own re-
tirement and expressing the hope that his
successor would find his relations to the
court equally pleasant. Justice Field was
the presiding officer of the court IN the
absence of Chief-Justice Fuller.
After Mr.. Miller had introduced Mr..
Olney the commission of the latter was
ordered spread upon the minutes. and JUS
tice Field made a response in its nature
General.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
KILLED BY A FALLING Tree.

Two Years Ago HIS Brother Was Shot
Near the Same Place.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
BRIsroI, Tenn, March 7.-Henry l.. Wat
kins. a farmer living four miles from Gate
CITY. Scott county, was killed by falling
tree Friday afternoon. He had cut down
one tree. which lodged in another. lie
cut down the second tree and ran, when
to death. He was a good and industrious
man. Ii is singular fact that two years
400 a brother OF the deceased was shot
dead few steps from where Henry was
J,ltsO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
saw.Niu Ds.,rov.a nv Y,,s.

p, 'y'aaenee Of tns Richmond Disrstch-l
~ "a, March Con Tuesday morn
av r2YVtusry 18th. at about 8 A. H., .
belonging 10 9. w. Gary, located
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
Attempt TO Burn Beardtng.House.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispstch.l

HAnnmoNnuRo. Va. March 7.-An at
tempt TO burn the "Collicello" boarding
house, in the suburbs Of Harrisonburg.
was discovered by railroad men early this
morning in time to save the building from
destruction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08

Group is prevented by the timely use of
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. tho mothers
friend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08

You should keep Salvation Oil on hand.
1t will cure all aches aud palma Price y
cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-08
Burned to Death.

GAINESVILLE. TENN, March 7.-Yester-
day afternoon several men working in q
field near M. Juliet were attracted by
screams from two women working in an
adjoining field. They found Mrs. John G.
Jones aud her I9-year-old daughter burn
ing 10 death. Their clothing bad caught
FIRE from burning brush heap. and de-
spite all the efforts of the men the women
received such injuries that they died with
in few minutes.