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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02

There was rumor on the street yester-
day afternoon that Nessrs. Glnter and
Pope had given Mr.. Fritz Sltterdlng the
contract for the erection Of both the JEFF
ferson Hotel, on Franklin streot. and the
large factory to be built for the Allen Il
Glnter Branch of the American Tobacco
Company. at Sixth and Cary. Thorough
investigation failed to establish any ground
whatever for the report.
Mr. Sltterdlug Is engaged. however. IN
the erection Of large tobacco stOrehOuse
for Mr. Pope on the lot recently purchased
bv him at the corner of Man and Twenty
first streets. The building will be IN the
nature OF very large shed, with a pitch
of ABOUT 20 feet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Dwelling Near Belfleid Burned.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch-l
EMPoMA. Va. March The residence
on the farm of Nr. =. W. Manning.
about one mile from Belfield Depot. was
destroyed by Ere tuesday night. The cause
was accidental. Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Lind
lev occupied the house aud succeeded IN
saving some of their household effects;
The depositions in the contested-elec--
ton case of Goode rs. Epes were concluded
to-day.
The Clerk Of the court to-day issued
a license for the marriage of Mr. Il. L.
Watson and Miss jamie Cobb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Special Train Service to Washington Du-
ring the Inauguration VIA AZ, 4. 4 T.. *.

The Richmond. fredericksburg AID Po-
tomsc Railroad Company Will sell Round
Trip Tickets 10 Washington March 81, Sd,
and 4th at Si.sj. good to return until
March 7th, inclusive. Special rates for
military.
In addition 10 the three daily trains. as
per schedule, Special will leave E!b.
(head Of Broad street az 1850 p. NJ. March
81. reaching Washington at 8 A. N. Iarch
4th. and leaving Washington AZ & y. Nj.
March attn, arriving IN Richmond about
1890 L. M same date. Thera will also bs
a special tram leaving Washington a. mid
night March ith, arriving IN Richmond
about O'clock sunday morning. Those
who return by this train will have an oV-
portunity Of witnessing tue magnificent
display of fireworks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02

Ipaugursi Train service TO Washington
and Return over the r., 4. q. Rail-
road.
Leave Richmond. s0i A. b.; arrive
Washington. 1901 7. NJ.
Leave Richmond, ll.j0 A. ~; arrive
Washington, 4.07 +. NJ
Leave Richmond. I p. ". arrive Wash
ington. ll:l0 i. NJ.
Leave Washington, i:3O A. NJ. arrive
Richmond, $50 4. NJ.
Leave Washington. 1887 T. II. ; arrive
Richmond. 223 and 3:05 L. 81.
Leave Washington. 4 T. 81. arriyo Rich
mond. $40 Z. VI.
A special train will leave Eta at 1880 =.
NJ. March3d. arriving Washington g A. ~.
and specials will leave Washington for
Richmond on Saturday, Marcn ith, at L.
u. and at midnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Tucker Nearly Killed by Loving.

CORRESPONDENCE Of tho Richmond Dispatch-l
Louisville. Va, March Last week as
Coleman Loving, Joe Stinnet, and Chs
on their way 10 I.ynchburg with tobacco
a dispute arose. which resulted seriously.
Loving struck Tucker q severe blow across
the face, and when the latter stopped t.
pick up rock Stinnet grabbed Mm and
called 10 Loving 70 kill him with the axe,
which Loving proceeded TO do with vim,
striking him on the side and back until
the cOlOred man came 70 his assistance.
Tucker was brought TO his home, near this
place, we're he hes in critical condition.
Little hope of his recovery IS entertained.
Loving had not been arrested up to lues-
dAV nlvht last
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
school-Tsachers Secretly Married.

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
BRIsroL, Tenn, March 1.-Professor An:
drew ]. Meade and Miss Della White, OF
Whites Forge. Scott county. Va. came TO
Bristol two weeks ago and were secretly
married. The facts have just come to
hight. They are prominent young people:
both teachers in the public schools OF
Scott county. A romantic feature OF the
affair is that they were reported to oe
married at the double wedding at Holston
Springs last Thursday,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02

A meeting of the Board Of Directors Of
the Baptist Home Tor Aged Women was
held Yesterday. and several important mat
ters were discussed. A month ago per-
mission was given TO Mrs. I. II. Elicit TO
endow room in the institution, aud AZ
the meeting yesterday il was reported that
oil the arrangements for this generous act
Of charity had been completed. Mrs. El-
lett has furnished the apartment IN excel
lent style. and 1t Will DO ready for occu-
nancy this week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
wh-eline's street-car strike.

WHEELING. ". VA, March The electric
street-car strike Is as far from settlement as
ever, and sceues OF violence are just a. fire.
quent Tonight at $50 a fire. supposed 10 be
inccniiary broke out al the car house Of the
company, IN South Wheeling IL was e1tln-
cuished with dncuty. The loss Is not
serious. Two hours lator a riot occurred 10 the
same vicinity, when two nOn-union men were
attacked by n mob In sympathy with the
strikers, and one OF them WAS badly hurt by 4
brick. Tho puOnc is losing patience with the
strikers, but owing TO the fact that every sbor
orcauizatiou in the city mas taken up -hefr cause
and declarci bOycOtts on all VINO patrOniZe the
street-car- 10 seems almost Impossible Tor mat
ters 10 be settled any other way than by arbitra-
tiOn. The cause Of the trouble was the discharge
Of ,wO men for discourtesy 10 passengers. NO
wage question Is Involved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Iinlls or Bears.
IBy telegraph to tho Dispatch J

NEW YORK, March 1.-The floor OF the New
York Stock Exchange was the scene OF much ex-
cttencnt al 3 O'Clock this afternoon. IL Was just
at the close OF tho market. I. +. Chapman.
welI-kuown member, was posting up, accord
inR 20 the custom OF the Exchange,
the closing quotations In the Reading
crowd. At that moment lsidor Worm
ser. OF l. & - WOrmser, big man, noted for his
brusque methods. pushed ahead through tho
crowd, showing Mr. Chapman, who stood IN
his way. The latter is also big man, though
not 80 large as Mr.. Worm or. lie evidently re-
sentsd the showing, Tor, turning suddenly
around, he struck out righI-hander which
landed directly between the eyes OF Mr.. Worm
ser, The blow drew blood, and with black
ened eyes aad shirt-iront stained with the crlm-
son stream. Mr. Wormser was lead away by his
friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02

Officer John I. Hall yesterday arrested
Thomas Anderson, who Is charged with
shooting his brother. Abram Anderson.
through the hand. Both are colored.
The shooting occurred during fight
which took place on Sunday last at the
house of the father Of the two men. on
Thirty-second street, Just outside of the
corporate limits. The father claims that
Thomas was shooting at hun. The accused
will be tried in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Bachelor Burton Burned to Death.


BoYDroN, VA, March LIT was dis
covered tins morning that Thompson Bur
ton, bachelor living alone IN small
house not far from here, was burned to
death last night. together with his resi-
dence. 1t il thought 10 have been acci-
dental. Nothing definite can be learned.
Messrs. Williams & Goode, bankers. CON-
menced business to-day with very tatter-
in qFNCpacfa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
TO MAINE DEMOCRATS
President-Eiect Cleveland Writes Letter
Of Congrstuistion and Cheer.

fBy telegraph 10 me Dispa.ch.l
PORTLAND, ME.. March The following
letter from President-elect Cleveland was
read at the annual banquet OF the Young
Mems Democratic Club last night
Your kind letter received. ! am graft
fed TO think you have remembered noe.
No one appreciates moro fully than l the
stalwart service and earnest endeavors OF
the Democracy ot the Pine-Tree State.
and while | hardly expected TO see your
State in the Democratic column this year.
! am much grssifed at the substantial
gains which You made. Please extend to
tho members of your club my heart,est
congratulations upon the creditable part
which they have taken in bringing about
the recent Democratic victory, and my
sincere hope that the occasion YOU con-
template may be one of rare interest and
enthusiasm. Sincerely,
"GRoypR CryyFrkSpo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
" n Ae Socre,a,.y ofne interior:
Fcdera,-Debt Statement.

WAsHIxGroS. d. c.. March The debt
statement issued to-day SHOWS: Net cash
balance. S4.l2AOs7, beng decrease
during tho month Of Sl.13o.2s0 total cash
in the treasury. S7oi ,322.2t6; aggregate
debt. S1.jGJ.ll0.09S; aggregate OF certh-
Gates and Treasury Offset by an
ouIIal amount of ca-h IN the Treasury,
Sfol 9gs 3tC. being decrease Of $3.50, ,236.
The national bank circulation has IN
creased during February = .5}2 ,235. There
was an actual increase Of the public deOt
during the month Of SGl569J.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
JAMES CITY DEMOCRATS.
Delegates to Be Elected to a Nominating
Convention-Alumni Address.

ICorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, March The
Democrats of James City county will hold
township meetings next Saturday TO send
delegates TO a meeting 10 be held IN
Williamsburg court-day TO nominate can
didates for the various county offices 10 be
voted for in MAY.
The Williamsburg Electoral Board last
night elected Robert L. Armistead, Archer
Brooks. and b. W. Dlsnman election
Judges, and Major John McLees registrar.
John Allen Watts. leading attorney Of
Roanoke, has accepted an invitation 10
address the Alumni Society Of William
and Mary at their meeting IN June next.
Dr. f. G.. Booth, Of the Grove, lett last
evening r'd Washington steamer 10 attend
the Inauguration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Too uucn Holiday

got him OF the even track and brought on
a fresh attack OF Indigestion ana dyspep-
STA. II was Simmons Liver Regulator that
cured this time. IL never fails. You want
tack or for CONSTIPATION. Il is the smsr.
gency remedy, unlike pills in effect. No
cripings, and does not debihtsts. Try it
once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
DEATH OF DR.. 0. X. MCFARLAND.
A Sad Blow 20 StauntOn and to the Pres
byterian Church South.
Especial tolegrara 70 the Dispatch.l

ISpeChI IolesfaIl 20 Ile UIsDAtch.I
STAUsrox. Va, March AL creeds and
denominations in this city are grief
stricken tonight at the announcement
of the death of the Rev. DIR. ID. X. McFar-
land, who, up TO few months ago, was
pastor of the First Presbyterian church of
this city. He died this morning at Mays
vile. 5. g., whittier no had gone in search
of health. DIR. Mcfarland was born FORTY
five years ago, near Oxford. Miss, was
graduated from the University OF Missis-
sippi, and subsequently, completed his
cal Seminary. He was pastor of large
church at savannah. when the yellow-fever
scourged tnat city. and refusing to fee
from the deadly epidemic himself, was
stricken with the malady and paralysis
whilst engaged in holy ministration to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Eel, fr,m.r r,es,,e and Kiliei.

Correspondence OF the Richmond DsDsto1J
ElPoRIA, Va, March 1.-Mr. Jake Vim
cent, a very worthy man. who resided here
for some time, and recently engaged as a
carpenter on the Atlantic and Danyille
railway above eLswrenceville. was killed to-
day by falling from the trestle of a bridge.
Sir. Vincent was most worthy and exem-
plary young man, and mis- untimely death
is much regretted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
A Family Destroyed.
fRv .elagranh IN the Disnatch.


ST LOUIS Mo-. March IA special 20 an eve
ming paper irJm Groenyille, KY, says: ihe re-
snd snce Of Cyrus Lee, about four miles norm of
Gteenyii,e Was consumed by fire last night. The
oocupauts-Cyrus Lee, sister and brother, wfe
and cbild---wsre burned with the building There
Az no one left TO tell the tale Of now the firo
originated. Nothing was known Of II until this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

j. J.H.vALgyrINE. I0is A. NJ. hoasehoid furus
tnre, carpets, &c, AZ No. 20 south Adams
street.
CARNEAL q GAYLE, y. M, bcuss and LOT,
No. s23, ana vacant lot adjoining, az eorner
OF Spring aud Caerry Streets
J. H. VALENTINE. 1880 A. NJ. at tao farm of
w. H. Waldron. ESQ, en- the froai-suees
road. six mties wesf of Richmond, I'M ns
utensils. horses, COWS corn. hay, fotasr. xss
q .oaug W. MAYO. iols A. NJ, household tar.
niturs, organs, stosss. &C.
males, vshiSles, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Redwine's D~faIca,iou sos. goo.


WASHINGTON, D. G.. March The Comp
troiler 0f the Currency is advised that the de-
falcati0n Of Assistant Cash,er Rcdwinc, OF tho
Gate city National Bans, OF Atlanta, Ga, VIII
foot up Sg5. 900. Ihe bank vii probably 10
reopened soon and tho necessity OF putting IL ~
TIC hnnds Of O receiver avoided
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
70 BE PAID AT LAST.
,,., Tvrnl,-Fiye Years William
,ri Mary Gets what's Due Her.
.s,o,o VOTED BY 1876 TO 80.
Moth uoa,es. sid Now Only hs-
F-' 49, rro.ident's Signatnrs-1his
un uc AmSed To-day

a
..> March The House TO-
Nh. William nnl Mary College
. m.asure had been pending IN
C.ncrcs, or tho other for
r..s.lyc years, and report after
......r male showing that Nir-
..., college ought 70 have
Due. lat mover before
.r raaei both the Sen
.ra during the Same Con-
....... tln Senate last year ana
I... put through the House
... receive thc Ngnaiuge OF the
..o ~ President Harrson's
,'.ts were educated al VIII
- Recently an extract was
.. report made 20 the House
..I g the DISPATCH 10 show
distinguished men graduated
moro than from any nsti-
.... Nud u tie United States.
Aut>1soNg sC3.
..,f 10 money which vii. bo re-
William and Mary is About
Ito vote by which the bill was
..... vs. 19f 90 80. il was COM
.,.r The opponents were no.
...t could not maze respccta-
AIS nearly every nocy III the
anxious 90 be recorded IN
N. IS. Taliaferro. of Gloucester
ND. l,,u here ior several dnrs
.rtne mil and was IN the pm
Ut,n the result Gas an-
fl. remained M the cit5 Two
I'd tue session dong all III
....
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
op.n,nr of Catholic orpbanaee

ROANOKE, Va, March 1.-The Catholic
Orphanage was opened here TODAY. The
Sisters Of Nazareth are IN charge and will
start a school OF about $50 pupils.
The Roanoke Machine Works Band will
go TO Washington TO take part IN the inau-
gural parade, and carry about twenty-five
ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
DEA1H OF MR. FRANK ALEXANDER.
4 Respected Citizen of staunton Called
Away-Lee sprouse Convicted.
Ispoclal Telegram 10 The Dlspatcn.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
SrAUSToN. Va. March 1.-Nr. Frank Al
exander. one of the most prominent busl-
ness men IN this city and senior member OF
the hardware firm of Frank Alexander ~
Co., died here this afternoon; aged 40.
Mr. Alexander had been i'll Of pneumonia
for ten days past and his death was not un-
expected. The deceased was son OF the
late DR.. Cyrus Alexander and leaves a
widow, ne Miss Fannie Murrlll, of Lynch
burg and two children. He leaves also
his mother, Mrs. Sarah McCue Alexander,
and two brothers, Mr.. HalcOmb Alexander,
the Virginia superintendent of the agencies
Of Adams Express Company, and Mr. Ed
ward Alexander, prominent in trade CIR
oles here. The deceased was a first cousin
Of Mr.. Don McCue. who was buried here
to-day. The arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been determined on.
CONVICTED.
Lee Sprouse. ayoung white man was tried
and convicted in the County Court to-day
of the charge of assaultlng with deadly
weapon two traln-men on q Chesapeake
0nd Ohio passenger train two years ago
near Buffalo Gap, in this county. The
desperate got fifteen months IN the penl-
tentiary. Tho grief manifested by the
prisoners girl-wife and pretty young child
as the husband and father was pronounced
guilty was pitlable sight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02

AsGosrURA BTrTRRs, the worli-renowned sp-
pe,izer and invigorator, impars delicious
flavor TO all drinks and cures dyspepsia. disr-
rhea. fsyer. and agu0. Try IL, bat beware Of
countorteits. Ask for tho genuine Ansostura,
manufactured by Dr. J. &. i. seigert soma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02

The Entertainment Committee OF tho
Mercantile Club has completed arrange
ments for grand dress ball at the Ma
sonic Temple Tuesday evening. March Tth.
Indications are that the affair will be O
grand success and complimentary invita-
tion tickets are In great demand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
A Card.

Ny house inaugurstes tomorrow ssls u
Towels OF special interest 10 value. 10 whioh
desire 10 invite the attention Of ray friendA
A. II. SogL,
with Law A Davis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
General Freeman Gone.

HFoyuo NO.. March 1.-Brgedler-6eneral 7.
n. Freeman. commander Of freeman's Brigade
durlns too war between the statee, died near
ms city to-day OF typboid-fever: aged t3 hi-
command was the last 10 surrender ITSELF IN
iS05. and he WAS well known In the Confederate
saryico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
New YorKss Executive.


WASHINGTON, March l.-GovernOr Flower and
his staf will not lead the New YORK state troops
i'm the military division Of the inaugural parade,
a. was originally intended. With his stan ne
VIII appear IN the civic dlysloii' escorted b'
Troop A. National Guard, IN command OF cap
.,t , R.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
Entail Result of sun.trnke.

AMHERST CoURrHousE. Va, March L.
Miss Ellie Darlington. daughter of DR..
Darlington. of Mt. Laurek Halifax county.
Va, died here this evening at the resi-
dence of DIR. n. +. Voorhees,. after pro-
tracted illness Of months and the effects
of a sunstroke received last summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02

The Llfe-Insurance Company OF Virginia,
of this city. offers ten-year 10 per cent.
investment secured by bond and mortgage
on improved real e8tate.
SIX Der cent. per annum "a payable IN
cash IN somI-annual instalments. guaran-
teed by tho Planters National Bank; tho
balance Of per cent. per annum Is paya-
bic at the end OF the term.
The Investment IL a definite contract. u
pure investment. aud therefore no medical
examination.
For further information apply at homs
office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
pOwhatap Ciub.

The regular monthly meeting of this
club will be held at ITS rooms on Eighth
street at s:l5 o'clock tonight. It's proba-
BILE that the committees charged with the
procurement of funds for the new club
headquarters will make their reports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
THE ELKS' BANQUET.
THREE OF,IHE 5RorHEsS HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE
A Negro Moonshiner Recaptured-A DIN
ner to the DsnvIlio Bar-Large
Tobacco Sales.
Especial telegram to the DIspa,ch.l

DANvrLLr. Va, March 1.-The Elks OF
this city had a royal banquet and social
session at Hotel Burton tonight. Every
thing was gotten up IN the most elegant
style. and the occasion was thoroughly en-
joyable. A number Of guests from hicn-
mond. Norfolk. Portsmouth, and Roanoke
were present.
This afternoon Mr.. o. f. Hatcher. one
OF the Elks, took three OF his brother
Tlks from Portsmouth to drive. The
party was seated IN q surrey. when Tue Ine
horses took fright and began TO run, Inc
occupants jumped from the vehicle ana
the horses then ran full I'll: down Main
street. They had not gone far wnen they
jammed the surrey against telegraph-n0st
and smashed II into klndllng wood. Inc
occupants escaped without injury. =,
Mrs. Eliza Shelton. an old and wen,
known lady of this city, died to-day; aged
GO years. =, - VI
fhe funeral of the late Mrs. Mamie W.
Rice. who died in Richmond on Monday,
took place from Man-Street Methodist
church this afternoon. and was conducted
by the pastor, assisted by DIR. Z. A. Peter
son. of Richmond, who accompanied the
remains to DanVille.
REcAPTURED.
Jim wilkins, the negro moonshiner. who
was captured some time ago at Virginia
and escaped by jumping from a train has
again been captured. lie was badly
wounded by the revenue officer In the
former encounter.
Major W. L. Sutherlin entertained the
members Of the Danville bar to-day ct
dinner given in compliment to bis kins-
man. Judge f. w. Sutherlin, of Louisiana
who is visiting the Major. Judge Suther-
Inns father went from PIttsylvania county
in 1874 and settled in Louisiana.
The report of President Penn, OF the To-
bacco Association. shows that the loose
sales of leaf tobacco for February amount
Cd 10 COZ. 700 pounds. This beats the re-
cord. being the largest salos ever made IN
n single month on the Danvllle market.
The salos since October amounted to l6'-
2O3. Isl pounds-an increase over the sam ,
period last year of 1,is7,75S pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02

his people. Six years ago he was called
TO the Staunton church. His work and
presence here was blessing to the coun-
-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
CAPTIVATING AND CONVINCING.

CAPTIVATING AND CoSNLfCist.
He ia easily classed as one OK the fore
most preachers in the Southern Presbyte-
rian Church. and WAS q captivating and
convincing orator. Vigorous in percep-
tion, forcible and clear in diction, with
mastery suayity he handled the perpleri-
ties Of a pastoral experience. DR.: Mac
farland, on account of failing health. over
and over again. rendered his resighation
OF the charge here. but the congregation
refused 10 part with him. Until few
months ago he firmly insisted on its ac-
ceptance. His death is sad blow. TO TINS
city and to the PRESBYTERIAN Church in the
South. The cause OF his death was con-
sumption. He leaves widow and two
daughters. TIE remains will be brought
here and buried at Thorne-Rose ceme-
terry tomorrow afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-02
No Sunday Concert.

WASHINGTON, -. G., March 1.-Secretary
Noble TO-DAY sent letter to the chairman
of the Inauguration Committee, In when
he states that his attention has been
called 10 the fact that It IS the purpose OF
the committee TO open the Pension Build
inc on Sunday. the 5th instant, for one or
more musical entertainments. at which o
charge for admission will be made. 1he
Secretary explains that In granting the
use of the Pension Building for the in-
augural ball II was not contemplated that
il should be open 10 the public on sunday.
and as there will be opportunity on Mon
day, the next day, durlng which the build
inc will be at the disposal OF the commit
tee to Give the concerts, he declines 10
grant permission for its use on Sunday.
The Secretary of the Interior to-day re-
ceived the following telegram from the
PTosldeni-elect:
"LAKEwooD. v j.. March /, 1898.
" To The Secretary of tie Interior:
Il am strongly opposed to the use of the
Pension Building for SUNDAY concert on
.he 5th instant and object to regarding
such q thing as a feature Of the lnaugura-
tion. GROVER CLEVELAND'
Secretary Noble Immediately sent the
following reply to Mr.. Cleveland:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March l, lS3.
"Hon. Groycr C'creG1d, LdtOeOod. " d.:
"Your telegram received Orders had
already been issued tOrbiddne the use OF
the Pension Building on Sunday, and |
am CrntlGed that this action Is IN accord
ance with your wishes.
"JoHN W. NOBLE Secretary
The proposed concert has been post
pOned until Tuesday evening.