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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Internal Revenue Receipts.
fuy ,otegraph 10 the D.spatch.

WAsrr;eroN. u. c., February 23.-ln
connection with the financial situation
the following statement prepared by the
Internal Revenue Bureau Is of interest:
''ihe total receipts from internal revenue
for the first seven months of the present
hscal wear we're S95,I4.7SG. beng S7.7l5.-
XII more than was collected during the
corresponding period of the previous fiscal
ycar. The receipts were AS follows: On
spirits, 81 1s2, ,l97, an increase OF H4.ooU'-
IA. ON tobacco. Slg,2l9. $50. an increase Of
~ on lSy. on fermented liquors, SlS.1ss.-
Sli, an increase of Al, ,5s4, ,6s6; on oieomar-
rarlpe. Sl.0l4.77S, an increase ot S2ll,oo0 :;
from miscellaneous sources, SlO9,3l3. an
iucreaso of S7.gCs. The receipts for Janu-
ary. 1898, were S542, ,90i greater than Tor
January, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
The Hawaiian Treaty.
- q. 81. nsannfph

WAsHINGroN, February 23.-ln the House
today Mr.. Tucker Democrat, OF Virginia,
presented for reference 10 the Commlttee
on Foreign Affairs resolution iyquest.ns
the President 10 Law before the House the
nronosed treaty with the iawailan Islands
and all correspondence Herewith.
The ANNEXATION COMMISSIONERS PAUSE.
Messrs. ThuTston, Castle, ana oaIter'
,,@mh hers of tue special Hawaiian Annexa-
non Commisslon. have determined TO re-
man in Washington until the Senate DIS
noses of the treaty of annexation now
bending before 1t in one way or another,
In was Their intention to SAL irSin oan
FRANCISCO for Honolulu on The Sd OF March
next. hut within the past few days they
have changed their minds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
NEGRO THIEVES CAPTURED.
Policeman southerland's Painful Acct
dent-Kansas Partridges Received.

fCorresp1ndenceo Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
HENDERSON. N. c., February 90. Three OF
the gang Of SIX negro thieves who snatched
~22 from a railroad hand here Yesterday
morning have been caught. Two were
Willie Haskin hailug from Durham. and
Robert Powell. who served two terms IN
the State penltentiary. The woman ha!
not been recognized. While in pursuit OF
Powell yesterday Policeman Southerlands
horse fell. catching one OF Mr. SoutLer-
lands legs under him. He quickly extri;;
Gated himself, aud, TemOuntlng. captured
the thief. lis leg "a quite painful to-day.
PARTRIDGEs WILL BIZ PLENTIFUL
In addition 10 the shipment of birds
from New York to St9yall another lot OF
about $50 has arrived from Wichita.
Kan. shipped by Mr. c. Payne, of that
place.
The Circuit Court and the grand jury
resumed business this morning. Among
visiting lawyers in the bar when court
opened were Captain A. w. Graham, OF
Oxford, and Captain K. B. PEBBLES. OF
NOrthamUtOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Punch-Bowl for the Detroit

WASHINGTON, February 23.--Forty clti-
zeus of Detroit, Mich. arrived IN WASH
ington TO day on two special cars TOT the
purpose of presenting magnlncent sl,'el
nn,rcb- howl TO the new cruiser named III
honor of their city, which has Just been
completed at the Columbia Iron Works. IN
baltimore. Mr.. Palmer and the Mayor OF
Detroit called on Secretary Tracy TINS
morning aud requested him 10 name DAY
when the committee NAV wait upon MIN
and make formal presentation OF the testl-
mon,al aud it is probable that the Secre-
tary will set some day next week for the
function. The punch bowl Is an elaborate
aHair and cost 80 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
For the Benefit oftte Bazaar.

Correspondence OF ths Richmond Dhpatch.l
EMPoRIl. Va, February 23.-Ihe com.
mittee of ladies appointed TO solicit sub
scrIptions tor the " Memorial Bazaar" to
be held IN your city in April hayo almost
prevailed upon the pastor of the Baptist
church hero, Rev. George y. Bradley. TO
deliver a lecture AZ an early date Tor tho
benetit of the lazaar. Mr.. Bradley being
a fine speaker and the cause for which the
lecture is 10 be delivered a worthy ole
large crowd will doubtless be IN attend
anco.
The Fmporia Medical Society met here
Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
BURIAL OF ROBERT TaeWLLlAN.
Result of a Post-Mortem Examination =
Verdict of the Jury.
lspeciAl telegram 10 mo Dlspateh.l

lSpecial telegram 10 the Dlspa,ch.l
ASHLAND, Va. February 25-Mr. Robert
Trevillian. who was killed yesterday whils
on duty "a a brakeman on the Rlchmood.
Fredericksburg aud Potomac railroad, was
buried here this aftgnOon from the BAD
tist church. tbs body was brought 20 this
place last night. and to-day an inquest
was held by Mayor TAYLOR. Drs. Jones,
Scott and Herndon performed post
mortem EXAMINATION and found the skull
fractured at its base. The blow was re-
ce,yed while passing under a dry-bridge
near Brooke's Station. and death was. IN
their opinion. instantaneous. When found
his body was laying face downward. with
feet towards the engine. These facts sub
stantiate the evidence given IN by thu
crew who were on the train with him. he
was seen alive after leaving Brooke and
found upon arrival at QuantlcO. Tho jury
rendered verdict In keeping with tns
above facts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24

taken toward encouraging immigration
is being carried out by the general gov.
ernment and number OF individual
States. A decree has just been promul-
gated by the State government of Cam
peche. under which $40 in State bonds
will be gwen TO promoters Of immigration
for each immigrant over 10 years old. be-
ing members of family. The stipulas
ton is that the immigrants shall remain
two years IN the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Trouble I'm Memphis.

MEMPHIS, TFSN.. February 23.-E. W..
Carnack. editor of the Commercial, has
been waging fierce war on Judge Du bose.
of the Criminal Court. Tascot Dubose.
the Judges son, wrote note asking Mr..
Carmack if he meant TO reflect on his
fathers personal integrity and honor. Car
mack referred him TO q dictionary as a
help TO interpret the editorials: Young
Dubose wrote Mr.. Carmack another note,
which was returned unopened. Mr.: Car
mack saving his business was with Judge
Dubose. To-day young Dubose published
his letter TO Carmack as handful and
denounced HIM as liar. a scoundrel. and
a coward. 1t was distributed over town.
Dubose Is not over 20 years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
STARTLING ATLANTA SUICIDE.
Thomas Cobb Jackson Takes His own
Iife-Cause Unknown.

ATLANTA, Ga, February 23.-Thomass
Cobb Jackson, "A young lawyer and one OF
the most prominent young men IN the
South, a son Of Captain Henry Jackson, OF
th,s CITY. aud grandson Of General Henry
Il. jackson. of Savannah, committed sui
L0'er.-ThOmas Cobb JacksOn'S suicide
is probably the greatest sensation Atlanta
has ever known. He and his father had lust
reached home from their office. Captain
Jackson. stepping out. had gone only
short distance. when the report Of pisto.
was heard. Going back he found his son
dead. He had been despondent for seve-
raj days. This was largely due TO over
work. lie and Lewis Redwine; the de-
taulter. were warm friends, and it is SUP
posed Rcdwine's troubles unbalanced
JacksOn's mind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
g. ard O. Route TO the Inauguration.

For the accommodation or those who
wish 10 spend tho entire day Of March ith
m Washington the Chesapeake and Ohio
Will run Pullman SleepIng-Cars on It's
night train March 80, leaving Richmond
at I0:45 z. NJ. aud arriving In Washington
al 6:S5 A. NJ March fth.
Returning these sleeping cars will leave
Washington at ll:lO z. NJ. March tth and
arrive In Richmond at 7;i0 A. III. The
railroad tickets will DO good to return un-
I'll March 7tb. 49,
sleeping-cars should call az Richmond
transfer Oiiice. 9Ol east Main. or at Chesa.
peake and Ohio passenger oihce. 500 east
Main. 10 secure berths, and attend 10 this
early, as the reservations are beng RAPIDLY
taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
MRS. NEAL AND DAUGHTERS PERIL.
Narrow Escape in Runaway Accident
would-Be Assassin's Cowardly Shot.

Correspondence OF tuo hNulHOuh Dispoe"lhI
SCOTLAND NECK, n. c.. February @.-
Mrs. J. b. Neal aud her little daughter
Emily. narrowly escaped being killed by
runaway on Main street yesterday. They
were driving what they considered gen.
tie horse. hut the harness became disar-
ranged In some way and the horse took
fright aud dashed OF. He ran about two
squares and struck tree, throwing Mrs.
Neal and her little daughter heavily TO the
ground. Mrs. Neal was badly bruised and
seriously cut on the head. but Emily was
not hurt much. Mrs. Neal Is comfortable
this morning.
ACT OF An ASSASSIN.
Some one came to the back door OF Mr.
J. III. Allsbrouk, who lives about three
miles from town. and shot through the
window after he and his family bad retired.
The ball passed through and was found
imbedded IN tho opposite side OF the
room. Mr.. Allsbrook was all the more
surprised at the occurrence, because he
had not had O word of difference, he said.
with any one in five years. lie has offered
$50 reward for the perpetratOr OF the deed.
The Judge sentenced two other negroes
10 the penltentiary yesterday from HALIFAX
Superior Court.
Miss Ida Wright. of Wilmington, is
visiting Miss Kate IIllcy.
Mr.. }. l.. Brlnkley Is home for short
while.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
ReV. E. p. PALMER ACCEPTS.
Delinquent Stock of a Lsnd-Improvenens
Company soid-A New Banh.
fSnecial telegrnm to tho Dlspatch.l


HARRIsoNBURG, Va. February 23.-Rev.
J.. Z. Palmer, ID. D.. Of oxford, Miss. has
accepted a call TO supply tho Presbyterian
congregation hero and ls expected To be-.
GIN his pastorate the first SUNDAY in
March. He is n brother of Rev. DIR. Pal
mer, the distinguished Presbyterian d.
vine of New Orleans.
About S2i, 900 worth. of delinquent stock
in the Harrisonburg land and Improve
ment Company was sold here to-day at
auction. The shares brought nominal
prices. and the company will proceed
against the subscribers 10 recover the de-
fcits.
A movement is on foot 90 establish q
second national bank in IIarrisonburg.
and part OF the capital stock has been sub
scribal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Gone to Rome.
fKr telngrann 20 the Dlspatch.l

NEw YoRK. February 23.-The Rev. Jesse
Albert Locke. who. until last November,
was one of the assistants at ~. Johns
Protestant Episcopal church, in Varick
street, has gone over TO the Church of
Rome. No cause has been assigned for
MIR. Lockes change of religion. As re-
Gently as Christmas he assisted in conduct
ing the services in London parish church.
lie wrote graphic accounts of this service,
and even sent copies of his sermon to this
city. In his letters ~ his friends inform
ing them OF the change he gave no reason
therefor. He simply said that he, had
changed his views and had Joined tho
Catholic Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
(anitol Visitors.

I. 8. Walker, Click of Shenandoah; G.
P. Wrightman, Sheriff of Shenandoah; I.
III. Dickenson, Sheriff of Prince Edward !;
G. II. Young. Sheriff of Dinwiddie; d. 5.
Siusher. Sheriff of FLOYD; Colonel
Lawrence Mayo, of Lynchburg. and W. IL.
Garnett, Commonweaith's Attorney. Of
Manchester, visited the Capitol yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
wyoming's Senator Democratic.

DENVER, Col. February 23.-A special to
the Republican from Cheyenne says; A. G..
Beckwith (DemOcrat). a citizen OF Evan
ston, and the wealthlest man IN Wyoming.
will be United States Senator for the next
two years. His selection for that office
was announced by Governor Osborne this
evening. Ii became necessary 20 appoint
on account of the Legislatures adIournlng
without electmg. The leading candidates
were New and Thompson. They and their
supporters made such sharp nght, now;
ever. that the Governor thought 1t would
be the least trouble TO overlook both Of
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24

I>peClal leTHfram % the Dlspatcn.I
LYNcHBURG. Va. February 9;-"New
Market" war play in four acts by John
". sherman. late Of the Vrgn,dn, was
produced here tonight and scored CON-
plete success. Mr. Sherman y 10 be con-
grstulated. The interest IN the play be-
comes more intense as each act ~ finished.
and every detail Is treated in u manner
worthy ot highest commendation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
PReLA1Es COMING SOUTH.
Archbishop CoIrican and brother to
visit FloridS.
by telegraph 10 Tho DisDatch.l

NV YoRK. February 23.-lt Is stated III
Catholic circles that Archbishop Corrlgan
and his brother. Rev. George W. Corrigan,
rector Of -. Agnes church. Paterson n.
j. will leave town tomorrow for Tampa.
Fla. r;n the Pennsvlvanla road.
Near Tampa n brother Of the Archbishop
Joseph +. Ccrrigan. phvsiclan) has a
large plantation and residence which
contains an oratorv. where mass has been
said freenently for some years. The two
preiates will be the guests Of Or. Corrlgan,
it is thought. for several weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
.Inies Ferrr,s Election.

PARIS. February 23.--The Radical jour:
nails express displeasure at the selection or
Jules Ferry for president of he Senate.
The Conservative newspapers also protest
against tho choice "a emluently lm-
proper, while Les Debd's and other mode
rate journals approve Mr.. Ferry's selec-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Child Killed bv the Cars.

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, Va. February pa child 8
years Of age. named Ward was run over
bv the street-cars this evening on Princess
Anne avenue and instantly killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Engineers Demands Met.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch

CHICAGO, February 23.-A local paper
saws that delegation of engineers OF the
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy road
who came from Iowa to Chicago to visit
the officials of the road and secure the
same pay as conductors and brakeman as
to overtime did not have TO see the ON;
cials. as their demands had been granted
before they reached the city; lhe new
fore the engineers left home,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Mitchell and His 'squire.'
nv telegraph TO the Dispatch

LAKEWOOD, n. j.. February 2S. Charles
Mitchell, the English pugilist, left here
this morning for New York. Tonight
Mitchell will meet esquire y Abingdon.
and the two will leave for Canada. stopping
off at Buffalo. Mitchell and the Squire
will await Brady's party in Canada; SO as
to sign articles for the proposed fight be-
tween Mitchell and Corbett., Mitchell TOOK
with him certified check for $4,000,
which he will hand over to Stakeholder
Blanchard when the articles have been
aiOned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Endemic of Diphtherla.
by telegraph TO tho Dispatch.

TDF ItIEEIHUu 1l7V FF1lI'I
PAYA, Ill. February 23.-lhe pubic
schools of Oconee have been closed, also
revival services at the Methodist Episco-
nal church. on account of the prevalence
of a malignant type of diphtheria. SIX
deaths having occurred within the last
- dars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Latest from Japan.
by telegraph 20 the Dlspatch.

Iby tcIeBrHph 10 INC DIsPs1NH'I
San Francisco. February 23.-The steam
or Peru has arrived from japan. bringing
advices to January 26th. Two hundred
and fourteen ont of the AGA fishermen
blown out to sea by the gale OF the 2sth OF
December and given up for lost. reached
Haichiio Island safely. The, court OF IN
quiry into the Chishima wreck finds CON-
mander Kahuraki blaIneless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Panamg-iies apne,l.

PARIS. February 29.-Charles dc Lesseps.
Marius Fontane. aud Sans-le. Roy, who were
committed for trial by the judicial Cham
ber on February 7th for giving or receiv-
ing brlbes. appealed to the Court OF Cossa-
tion to-day for q reversal OF the commit
4al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
N.rt SENATE Democratic.

IDF FV'Vs'"F" " ' -.
WASHINGTON. February 23.--The recent
events in the West indicate that the
Democrats will have enough members 10
the next Senate TO reorganize that body
without outside aid. Still. II that aid
should become necessary, II ~ pretty wen
settled that the Popuilst senators VIII Vote
.s;,h tbe Democrats. Senator PETER gave
",,s,snoe 10 such statement to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Rufus Hatch No More.

NEw York, February 23.-Rnfus Hatch,
the veteran fnancler, at one time presi-
dent Of the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany. died at his home. in the upper part
Of the city, TO-DAY. lie has been II, long
time from complication OF liver and kid.
ney troubloS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
YOUNG FeLToNs SAD AWAKENING.
Money, Check, aud Ticket Gone-The
Novelty" n DIsorderiy Dive.

lSpt'ihi ttlckEhin W hi4' D'oSeeNo''
NORFOLK. Va. February 23.-TO-day
when McD FELTON,. who was robbed IN tho
Novelty Theatre. woke up in Portsmouth
from his drunken stupOr he did not have q
cent. and even his return ticket home wa.
gone. The case was up before court and
ali of the prisoners aud witnesses VINO
found bondsmen were released. Besides
the S670 in cash lost by FELTON, check
for $500 was also stolen. He IS a young
man and 10 superintendent of Tins's saw.
mill, at Parham's. Va. The money and
check, he says. were his, but he was here on
business for his father. who ls also III the
saw-mill business. Mayor Cooke to-day
wrote letter to Judge Brook recon-
mending that, as numerous complaints
have been made against the Novelty
Theatre a. a disorderly dive, the license
of the house be revoked.
REPORTED FOR DUTY.
Commander @. g. Todd. the new ord
nance officer of the nayy-yard, reported for
duty to-day.
A fire TO-DAY in the fertilizer-works OF
NJ. II. Foster 4 Co.. Union and Nebraska
streets. damaged the building and stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
ch,ncrry ard Hus,iue. Courts.

In the Chancery Court yesterday p. p.
Winston qualified as administrator of the
estate OF Daniel Von Grooming. and X. II.
M. Harrison qualified as administrator of
the estate of Frederick Anderson.
The Hustines Court was engaged yester-
day in the trial of revenue cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
JOHN " l. FINDLAY.
II Appears That HIS Nomination as
Chilean Arbitrator Was Rejected

WASHINGTON, February 23-It appears
that the nomination of John '. l.. ] Iind-
law. OF MARYLAND. TO be arbitrator for the
| nited States IN the matter of Chilean
claims WAS rejected hy the Senate Tuesday
when the agent and secretary were con
firm4d. The rejection was not made. pub
Inc for tho reason that under tie rules Of
Tho Senate It will lie IN order until two
succeeding executive sessions have been
had for a motion to be made to reconsider.
One such session was held Yesterday. and
it Is possible that such motion may oe
made at the ncxt session. MI indlay.
having been apprscd of the condition OF
affairs. winch Il said 10 be due TO the op-
position Of the MARYLAND Senators. Is
making strenuous effort to have the vote
reconstructed. As tms IS still possible an
effort to reverse the former action may lie
made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
A Allowing Blizzard.

HALIFAX. n. S. February 23.-A bowling
blizzard ragged here yesterday afternoon.
Ihere is mere snow on the streets of Hall
fax today than there has been for twelve
years. II is piled up to such height as TO
make 1t dangerous for all vehicles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
A SAILOR aoes 4 SCHOONER.
He Dscsmps with the swag-They Want
Colonial Beach to BE " Dry"

Colonial Beach TO BE Z" "Dry."
Correspondence Of the Richmond DisDasch.l
ALEXANDRIA, Va. February pa sailor
employed on the schooner John Curtin.
Jr., Captain Dick Burnett. arose this morn
ing while sll the crew were asleep and.
gong into the cabin. stole two watches,
considerable sum of money, and some
clothing and decamped with his plunder.
The loss was discovered and the police no;
titled, but as yet no trace has been found
of the thief.
The cottage-owners ut Colonial Beach,
summer resort about sixty miles down the
Potomac. want the town made dry "
one. and petitions requesting tho Town
Council 70 pass an ordinance closing all
lIquor-shops on the ist of May next are
being circulated and receiving numerous
eionatures
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
RnIInt. for SenAtOrs.

OLYMr1A, WAsH., February 23.-The bal
loting for United States senator to-day was
resultiess.
HFrrNA. MOxT., February 23.-One ballot
for United States senator. No result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24

LONDON, February %. Cyril. the son ot
Sir Henry Drummond Wolf and secretary
to Lord Randolph Churchill, Is bankrupt.
His liabilities are nearly seventeen thou
sand pounds. No assets. His creditors
have agreed upon a scheme for settlement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
ASSAULTED ny NEGRO PRISONERS.
Sergeant MIllners Narrow Escape-sts
Pntrick's pay to he Celebrated.

fntrick's bpy 10 ne ,e'optsNs"'
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
RoANoKI. Va. February 23.-Deputy-
Sergeant Mllner. who has charge OF the
prisoners in the city jail. was assaulted To.
day by three negro prisoners who were
taking their usual walk IN tho corridors,
and bur for tho timely arrival OF Sergeant
Iravuam Millner might have been killed.
They admitted that they had plotted TO
BRAN hlm with q beer bottle.
Tho State Association of Engineers af-
ter a very pleasant meeting adjourned to-
day 70 meet again in this city on the Sd ot
March. 1894 Tho association numbers l62.
March the nth, known as St. Patrieks
Day. will be celebrated IN Roanoke on big
scale. At the organization of 81 Petucks
Alliance last night r. II. Donnelly was
elected president, ". +. Watts, secretary.
and committee of arrangements was ap.
pointed TO provide for banquet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
Horber, to-day received the following let
No. 1640 THIRTEENTH sTRryr.
WlsUINGroN. ID. c.. Feb. %, 1893.

WAsHlNGTON, ID. G., TOO. rs, 1919. J
Hon. IT, A. Herbert. Washington;
My Dear Sr,--First l wish to congratu-
late the country. second the navy, and
third yourself upon your nomination TO
the navy portfolio. This broad-Raugc ap:
obhterates the sectional and
war estrangement, and IL gives the coun-
try and the navy a man familiar with the
needs of the country and one who under
stands the best interests of the navy. in
sures honest and economical legislation,
and the continuance of the new navv.
Aud last allow me 20 congratulate you
personally. Sharing the country's plea
sure beg to remain.
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES T., JOUfTr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
The Carayels Coming.

WAsHIyGroN. February 23.-The Navy
Department has been informed OF the ar
rival Of the gunboat Bennington and the
cruiser Newark at the Canary Islands with
the Columbus caravels Nina and Pinta In
convoy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-24
DOUBLE MARRIAGE IN SCOTT.
Clerk Carter WEEDS Miss Cox and Depaty-
Clerk Meade weds Miss wax.

Clerk Meade Weds Miss Wax.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.i
BRIsroL. TESs.. February 23.-At7 o'clock
this evening, al Hot-Stone Springs, Scott
county, Va, Charles Nj. Carter. Clerk OF
the County Court Of Scott. county, and
Miss Alice Cox were married at the home
of the brides parents.
At the same time and place Henry X.
Meade. Deputy Circuit-Court Clerk, and
Miss Maggie Wax, both of Gate City, were
also married. Rev. X. +. Smith, OF Gate
City. performed the ceremony. The par,
ties are prominent In the county. and
their many friends wish them = happy
journey down the vale Of life.