The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-31

| proDabillty make the appointment as de-
sired by the friends OF General Anderson.
Others, disregardlng the fact that Ad-
Jutant-General Macdonald had not ex-
pressed determination to retire. have
hled their petitions and secured many
| endorsements from public men for the
place. but General Anderson is. as every
man acquainted with the militia knows
very well, popular with the military OF
the State, and man pre-eminently qua
lified for any position within the service
TO which his friends and the next Cover
nor of the State may appoint him.
The Norfolk Pos -Oalce.
Hon. ID. Gardiner Tyler has returned
from the State where he has been ac-
lively engaged in the campaign He is
not disposed 10 talk upon his future ac-
ton In regard 10 the Norfolk post-ofice.
for whose endorsement he has been so
earnestly solicited Of late. Postmaster
General Bissell is a strong advocate Of
primaries, and has In many such instances
suggested the same to the congressman
who are interested I'm these vexed mat
ters. Mr.. Tyler has made no final deter
mination; yet it is thought that a prlma-
ry would greatly relieve his position.
Senator Daniel received letter this
morning from Ex-Governor Cornell, Of
New York, with the request for copies Of
his speech on the subject that has occu-
pied the attention Of the Senate for such
q length of time, In which the ex-governor
writes that the debate has been the most
able and remarkable ever held in any
legislative body.
Senator Daniel will leave for the can
vass I'm Virginia this evening II possible
He will speak at Lynchburg and In Frank
lin county and at other points that may
be designated by the State Committee.
Ihere was change I'm a fourth-class
post-othce to-day which shows that the
ADMINISTRATION is still recognizing the dis
qualification Of men who indulge I'm Of
fensive partisanship.
Mr.. =. NJ. Menefee, postmaster at Fer
rum, Franklin county. was the victim Of
the headsman's axe this morning and Mr.
J. w. Haines will be his successor. Mr..
Menefee has quietly held this Office. un-
affected by the expiration Of his term.
and unembarrassed by charges even Of
political activity, but a recent barbecue
held In the county proved TO be like the
banquet OF Beltishazzar-the last feast
which he should enjoy without alarm.
The great chiefs of the Populist party
were present and the fatted OK was led
TO the slaughter, slain and steamed while
Mr. Menefee danced In political glee about
the feast I'm the presence Of the happy
banquetters. while the smoke. wreathlng
into fantastic shapes 20 the heavens. pro-
claimed the end Of his political services,
and the consummati0n Of the hopes OF his |
Democratic successor.
Congressman Swanson returned to-day |
from his participancy I'm the canvass. and |
was present at the departments this
morning in the interests Of his constltu-
ancy.
Charges were filed this morning against
Mr. j. E. Pedigo. a mail agent on the
route from Danyille TO Stewart.
Visitors in Washington.
Mr.. William II. Selden, a well known
Virginian, the popular proprietor OF the
Metropolitan Hotel here, has Just re-
turned from the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. G.. NJ Supell. the superintendent OF
ne Norfolk and Carolina railroad. is I'm
he city.
Mr.. w. G. Moseley who returned from
Richmond this morning, reports the CON
iition Of Captain George d. Wise as
greatly improved.
Mr.. r. y. Chafin, of Richmond, is In
he city on his way home from the Chi
ago Fair and a business trip to Pitts
burg.
Messrs. II. B. Camp and II. L. Bueley.
Il Norfolk. are at the National.
Messrs. j. w. Harrison, OF Richmond.
r. B. Davis, Jr, OF Wilmington, N. c.,
md George w. Jones and wife. Of Nor
ok, are registered al the St. James.
Messrs. j. G. Kirby, Of Front ROYAL:
'eter J. Otey and G. ID. Witt. Of Lynch
'urg' w. +. Dance. Of Danville. and J. |
H. Turner. Of Salisbury, n. c., are at
he Metropolitan. II. l.. w.