The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-28
ward, and which cannot fail to demon
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Legation Of the United States.

ward. and which cannot fail 10 demon
strate tn Popularity Of the paper.
Legation OF the United States.
Port Au Prince, November II.
Dear Times: / enclose a copy OF the
official Moniteur containing ceremonies Of
the reception OF my letter 0f credence by
| President Hypoiite Before leaving I
directed the State Department 10 sub
scribe for The Times as one Of the two
papers allowed my legation, but have not
received it, All the Indications seem IA
vorable to the establishment of the best
relations with the Haitian government.
and good results 10 the United States.
The Times will doubtless feel interest
enough in my mission 10 justify me in
saying that all the conditions here are
agreeable, and life delightful. The cli-
mate is perfect. and the famed hospitality
Of Virginia seems cold compared to the
upper classes In this wond rful country.
Have just received New York papers OF
the Sth instant, which gratify me by re-
suits In Virginia and elsewhere. but
which show a wholesome rebuke to boss
methods I'm New York. With best wishes
for The Times, | am very truly,
It's Steadfast Friend.
HENRY NJ. SMYTHE.
Colonel Boge and His ConsuI.bip.
a telegram received here to-day recltes
the fact that Colonel J. Hampton Hoge,
accompanied by mis- wife. have begun
their journey eastward from El PasO.
Texas. Just as soon as his location was
definitely settled his wife, with emotions
and heart promptlngs which only lovely,
devoted women can know, started at once
10 join him, and under an influence which
no good Nirginian has yet ignored, he
masters weakness. COnquers appetite and
returns, leaning upon a mysterious and
imDalpable power that has made weak
linCs OF kings and given to faltering men
strength beyond comprehension
DR.. Edward Bedloe late consul TO Annoy,
told me that he had as yet received no
official statement Of the discharge Of j.
Hampton Hoge. who was appointed 60
that post. DR.. Bedloe gave some idea Of
the importance Of the station by saying
that $1,000 30 worth OF choice teas leave
that port annually.
When the midday train arrived here
some days ago Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page
was among the passengers. and was so
recorded. Mr.. and Mrs Page have taken
up their temporary residence In the Shore
ham fats. and later on Will occupy their
new home on Massachusetts avenue.
A Congressman to Wed.
An interesting nuptial ceremony will be
solemnlzed at Newark, \. j.. tomorrow.
At high noon Hon. william Horton
Bower. member Of Congress from the
Eighth district OF North Carolina. viii
lead to tle altar the beautiful and highly
accompl .l Miss Annie Louise Matha-
ner. Of Bethlehem, Pa. who is at present
visiting her uncle. Il prominent resident
OF Newark. Congressman Bower ilft FOR
Newark to-day, accompanied by zig
friend. Mr.. W. W. Scott of North Caro-
lima. The newly welded pair viii spend
a few days IN Boston and New York, re-
turning to this city Saturday next.
salem and winston Post-offiees.
It Is stated here that no action will
be taken in the post-ofiices. at Salem ana
Winston until after the 20th OF Deem
Der. Mr.. Sam Smith is prominent can
dIdate FOR the post-Onice az Winston
having been endorsed for ths position
by both OF the North Carolina senators:
however, as he comes under the "ex-
rule his appointment is by no means
assured. Other gentlemen whose names
are prominently mentioned and whose
claims viii certainly receive consider
able attention at he hands Of the ap-
pointing power are Captain Pat Mast
onelegged Confederate veteran. and
Mr.. Burbank, editor Of the Winston
Daily Sentinel" a former resident of
New York, whose close intin ate friend
is he private secretary OF Postmaster
General Bissell. These gentlemen are in
the fight 10 stay and the friends Of
each are by no means discouraged at
the outlook for success Congressman
Bower has made no recommendation I'm
the case
Dr. Wheeler. the incumbent, was for
merly the Revenue Collector for the
Fifth North Carolina district, and, all
though q Republican, is 2 strong per-
sonal friend OF Senator Ransom. and
II is possible that change I'm that
Office may be delayed beyond the eN-
piration Of his official tenure.
For the pOstmastership Of Salem, Mr..
BelO, brother or the gentleman Of that
name OF the Galveston News" and bro
ther-in-law OF Mr.. j. o.. Buxton, whose
name was prominently mentioned for |
the Revenue CollectOrship Ok the Fifth |
North Carolina district; Mr.. Winnin, !
one-armed and one-legged ex-Confeder- |
ate solder, and Mr. Keeland the we'll !
known publisher OF the old Bloom Al |
manac." OF Salem, are the candidates
whose names are prominently mentioned |
with the chances presumably In favor
Of Mr.. Belo. who has secured the endorsa-
ton OF the two senators from North
Carolina.
Washington Visitors
NIessrs. r.. +. Patterson. OF Richmond; |
c. l.. Wimberloy and wife. of Norm
Carolina. and j. J. Hickok, or Rlc1mond'
are al the Metropolitan.
Mr.. s. W. Gutiare, Of Lynchnurg' Is
at the ST. James. and Mr. j. q. Iapp
and wife. OF Amissville, Va are az the
Howard. The following pensions have
been granted vi
Virginia. Original widows. etc.-Nir-
ginia e. shlpley, Frederlcksburg Spott-
svIvania. Mexican War Suryiyors.-ln
crease. James +. Harrison, Gainesville
Prince William, Merrill Carter Roxbury
I,tarlos ritv Ii. l.. W.
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