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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01
SALE OF A RAILROAD.
Tho Pittsburg, Akron and Western
Is offered Mt Auction.

Is Onered Mt Auction.
AKRON, Ohio, August 1.-The sale Of the
Pittsburg. Akron and Western railroad. un-
der proceedings Of foreclosure of a mort
gage Of sS, coo, 600 held by the Central Trust
Company Of New York, will be made ut
public auction about the 1st of October. un-
der a decree of court agreed to by all in
terested parties. Sheriff Williams of this
county will be master commissioner. I'm
der the new decree the s24f 600 of receivers
certificates outstanding will have to be
paid before the court will confirm the sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01
VIII he I'm Charge.

In the absence of the frst auditor and the
deputy first auditor. Superintendent Stump
Of the immigration bureau viii have charge
of the affairs Of that Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01
Gold HOIdfuKa.

The controller Of the currency has pre-
pared statement of the gold holdings OF
national banks in the principal cities al the
time of the last examination. showing as
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01
Lack Of omcini Dispatches.

A brief cablerram Announcing the ar
rival OF the L. s. s. Nonocacy at NaERsRki.
Japan. re ceIvcd by Secretary Hcrber, today,
is the only official news from The seat OF
war that has cCn-e 10 The government here
from its Representatives in China and
Japan. and the surn,ise that oni,.al dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01

ek proof Of fBe puooms is
IN t6e eating. gesferoap's
Star eontamee - oofumns
Of aeoerflsemenfs, maoe up
cf oSS separate announce
ments. tBese oeperf,sers
bousSf pu6ftotfp-not merefp
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01

ST. PETERSBURG, August l.--Tae Rus.
sian newspapers are unanimous in saving
that whatever the result or the war be.
tween China and Japan, Russia will NOT
tolerate any diminishment OF Corean ter
ritory nor alienation OF Corean inaepen.
dence. Russia, Il Is added, win not pe-rn,,
any interference upon the part 90 Great
Britain or any other power. II such inter-
ference endangers Russian interests
Finally the Russian newspapers urge tie
government to adopt military and navs,
measures in the Pacific and upon the Rus
so-Corean frontier calculated 20 uphold the
interest Of Russia. should she be called upon
to defend them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01

Capt. John Bugien was interviewed In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

helpers. as the building at present. w.
not kept clean. Mr.. Grimes "ahteu ~
know whether there was help enough %
keep the building clean. but the suD-cou
rnittee could not give him any infofms'
ton on that point.
Another change provides that the Gay
Waterman OF the building shall be vesseo
with poles po~er, and shan si"sS
be on duty during tho day from
A. NJ. 20 z y. NJ. The engineer enc
machinist shall have charge OF all ths
employees OF the building. and report az
Violations to the City Engineer AFTER
some discussion the rules as changed ~
the subcommittee were adopted and or
dered 10 be printed. At the suggestioe
OF Mr. Snead another rule was addeo
giving the janit0rs tho right OF entering
tho various city Offices for tho purpose
OF cleaning them after regular ome0
hours. The rules are 10 go into eject On
January ist.
After the transaction OF some routine
business OF minor importance Mr.. Adams
was designated az day Waterman.
At this juncturo tho committee wehs
into the election OF a chairman IN tne
place OF Mr.. II. t.. Carter. or Gay Watu.
who had resigned from the COUNCIL pus
whose resignation had not yet been acteo
on by that body. Mr.. Snead nominateo
Mfr. Joseph T. Mountcastle. OF Marshau
Ward. for the place but IA that gentle
man declined tho honor Mr.. John ID.
Epps. OF Jefferson Ward. was nominated
and elected by reclamation. Mr.. Epps
made nice little speech thanking Ms
fellow-committeemen for the distinction
that they had conferred upon him. ana
after few parting words from ex-Chaiss
man Carter the body adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
WASHINCTON's BIRTHPLACE.
The Virginia Delegation tn Select the
Design of the Monument.
CVashfnptOn StarO

Secretary Gresham has decided to leave
the selection Of a design for the monu-
ment to be erected at Wakefield. Va.
to mark the birthplace Of Washington
to the members OF the Virginia congress
sonal delegation. The designs for the
monument are numerous aud very beau
tiful. considering that the entire cost OF
the work is limited to Sll.OO0 All the
designs are of an artistic character and
so nearly equal in merit that the Secre-
tary has a natural delicacy in choosing
among them, especially as his other du-
ties give him scarcely a moments time
to consider the matter. The suggestion
tina, he leave the selection 10 the Virginia
congressional delegation struck him as a
good one. and he has decided TO act upon
II. Representative Jones. OF the First
District which includes Westmoreland
county, in which Wakefield IS situated,
is especially interested in this matter.
He has made several visits to Colonel
Wilson'S office. I'm the basement of the
State, War. and Navy Department build
ing. for the purpose OF inspecting the
different designs of the monument.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen, and
about forty representatives OF the men
whose salaries were reduced. The pro-
ceedings were informal and OF the pleas
ATTEST character, and during the course
Of the hour that Mr. Baldwin was there
he submitted and discussed what the
company would do Mr. Baldwin said
that within the next sixty days the COM
pany would submit new schedules OF saia-
ries OF employees. together with new rules
and regulations for their observance
which. 10 was believed, would be sctisfac-
tory TO all concerned. This was all the
company could say at the present time,
as II was necessary to make careful in
duiry and study In the preparation OF
these matters. The delegates received Mr.
Baldwin's statement courteously. and
there was the best OF feeling displayed.
After Mr.. Baldwin's departure the dele
gates held a long session. during which
the proposition Of the company was con-
sidercd. with the result that an agree
ncnt WAS reached 10 meet representatives
OF the company in February, or sooner
IT the company were ready. 10 receive
Tho new schedule and rules. and 60 con-
e'dCr what action should bc taken with
rcfcrcnce 70 them. II was agreed that
curing this interim no effort should be
madc hy the employees TO obtain a quick
r settlement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

strong and true and brave. as may be
found In the history OF the people OF
Virginia
The committee appointed at the last
meeting OF the Executive Committee 10
draft resolutions OF respect TO the memory
OF Mr.. f. III. Mcclure submitted
series of resolutions, which were adopted.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The next business in order was the
election Of officers for the ensuing year.
which resulted as follows: President,
Joseph Bryan, Richmond. Va; Vice-Presi-
dents-J. l.. NJ. Curry. Washington, ID.
c.: Archer Anderson. Richmond, va. /;
William L. Palmer, NJ. d., Richmond,
Va; Corresponding Secretary ana Id
brarlan, Philip A. Bruce, Richmond, va;
Recording Secretary. ID. c. Richardson,
Richmond, Va: Treasurer, Robert T.
Brooke. Richmond, Va; Executive Com
mittee-Lyon @. Tyler. WILLIAMSBURG, va;
Il. " Valentine, Richmond, va; {. V.
Meredith, Richmond. Va; DR.. b. w.
Green, Richmond. Va; William G. STAN
ard, Richmond Va: -. Il. Munford, Rich
mond, Va: r. II. Gaines. Richmond. Va;
Colonel w. II. Palmer. Richmond, Va
Virginius Newton, Richmond, Va; x. L.
Traylor. Richmond. Va; Professor
Charles w. Kent, University Of Virginia;
Il. c. Venable Petersburg. Va, and,
ex-ofiiclo. the president, vice-presidents,
secretaries, and treasurer
NEW MEMBERS.
Mr.. Gaines, from the Committee on
New Members. submitted the following
for membership. and they were elected:
G.. Chllders, Clarksville. Tenn: John b.
Atkinson. Darlington, Ky; Mrs. Selden
S. Wright. San Francisco, Cal; John
Lewis Roberts. Hannibal, Mo; c. T..
Craik, Louisville. KY; Hampton lnst-
tute, Hampton, Va; w. w. Flournoy,
Lake City. Fla: John c. Eggleston and
Mrs. Franklin Stearnes, Richmond.
ELECTIONS IN COLONIAL VIRGINIA.
The business meeting having been con-
Guided President Bryan stated that IL
had been expected that Judge w. W.
Criimp would make the annual address
but, unfortunately, Judge Crump was
sick However. in the emergency, fro-
fessor Lyon G.. Tyler. president OF VIII
liam and Mary College, had been caleu
upon, and, az usual. had readily respond
ed.
Mr.. Bryan then introduced Professor
TYLER. who read an exceedingly
ing and valuable paper on Elections IN
Colonial Virginia" The paper was a
strong presentation of the Democratic
spirit that prevailed in the Colony.
Rev. DIR. Richardson made few re-
marks about suffrage In Virginia after
the establishment of the Commonwealth
and after a vote of thanks to professor
Tyler. proposed by Mr.. Henry Hutzler, the
meeting adjourned.
The company fingered In the building
for an hour later examining the books
and manuscripts
The rooms of the society are open from
A. NJ. to 1880 L. NJ, being in the eve
ming In charge Of the assistant-librarian
Mrs. Robins to whom specially compil'
mentary reference was made in the re-
mort of the Executive Committee.
The upper rooms of the building have
been most beautifully and tastefully iur'
nished by the three ladies' societies thai
meet therein and there is some talk OF
their holding hereafter monthly recep-
tiOnS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
welded In Boston.

There was a wedding In Boston last
Tuesday afternoon. November 9th, thas
will interest many Washingtonians. as tns
contracting parties are well and favorably
known here. The bride Is Miss Bessls
Bryant, formerly OF Virginia, but more
recently resident cf Iakoma Park. The
groom Is Mr.. Il. +. Beck. q resident Of
this city, who has neld a responsible po-
sltion for several years with the Pullman
Palace-Car Company. The wedding was
solemnized In a quiet. enostentatious man.
ner. In the presence OF few intimate
friends. the Rev. DIR. Hershey. formerly
OF Washington. officiating. The bride was
attired In neat traycliing-dres. and
carried bunch VI bride roses. At the
completion OF an extended bridal trim
Mr.. and Mrs. Beck win seturn to wash-
ington. and vii. be at home TO their
friends at No. 81 Florida avenue. novth-
west. after December skh.--washinsten
Post December ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
MADE THE AMENoE HONORABLE.
A Publication That Reflected Upon Cove
.,,o, o,rerr.l Retrscted.

A Publication That Reflected Upon Cow
ernor O'Ferrsii Retrscted.
The following is from the Bristol news
OF Monday:
"oh. heavensw ne cried, land here V
Charles T. OFerrali, Governor OF VII.
ginla, whining about speculation he
made In his wifes name (mind you. In his
wlfe's name; yes. in his wfe's namel,
asking the courts to let him out or nis
contract. because the lots turn out 10 %
worth less than he believed at the time
he made the purchase"
THE above article appeared In the News
some days ago.
1--WE are satisfied upon investigation.
We did Governor OFerrall a great injus-
tice. and take pleasure In hereby making
a complete retractiOn OF the matters
stated in said article. The News Will all
ways be found ready to make tho amends
honorable when It has inadvertently done
any one an injustice"
THE facts are these: That Mrs.
OFerrall before her marriage TO the
Governor was 4 lady Of considerable e<s-
tate In her own right, and that In isS9
she purchased In Florence, Ala, some
real estate and paid a large portion OF thu
HulNHtSe IlNntes ItNtlNNl ~ 'vbAAdNN ~
r warranty title, and executed her notes
for the balance. Her vendors had exe-
cuted a prior mortgage upon this sans
land, and In 1872 II was sold TO satisfy
the mortgage debt. and barely brought
sufficient 70 pay for II. So that Mrs. OFer-
rail- not only loses the large amount she
has already paid on he land. but now
the company not beng able TO make hen
any title whatever. Is yet seeking to re
cover the balance for which she executed
ner notes. She Is very properly resisting
this. and the above Is the defence her
attorneys are making. We have no doube
of her eucccss, ami only regret the In
solvency OF the company will prevent her
from recovering back what she has AL
ready SO unjustly paid.
Instead OF the Governor being cen-
sured for what he Is doing IN behalf OF
his wife In this matter, he should be APP
plau1ed: and while We are sorry We have
done him an injustice. We are glad OF this
opportunity 70 rrect II and set the mat
ter properly before the public"
When Governor O'Ferrall was seen last
night by a Dispatch representative ami
asked II he desired 70 say anything re-
gariing the article he replied that he DIT
not, as the correction made by the News
fully explained the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
THE RECEIVERS DISCHARGED.
Sale OF the Danville Property Connrmed--
The Carnegie Claim Considered.

The United States Circuit Court was in
session here yesterday, with Judge Coz
on the bench. The court considered tho
designations OF Messrs. Huidekoper and
Foster receivers OF the Richmond ana
Danville Railroad Company. and an order
was entered discharglng them. Judge Con
entered another order confirming tho
sale Of the Richmond and Danvile rail-
road property. which was disposed OF
here at public auction few days ago.
In the afternoon the Court considered
the claim of Carnegie against the COM
pany, which aggregates about $4,000. and
is for steel rails furnished the Richmond
and Danville. Messrs. Stetson and Craw-
ford OF New York, and Wills -. Smith.
OF this city. were on hand as counsel
for the railroad while Messrs. Brlstow
and Bond were present on behalf OF
Mr.. Carnegie. The argument was con-
cluded, and counsel left the city last
night The Judge took time 10 consider,
and will probably not render his decision
for a month or two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
The Post Investigation Ended.

General Linehan and Colonel Sholes. OF
the committee appointed to investigate
the charges against Phil kearny Post.
Grand Army OF the Republic. or mis-
application OF funds contributed for deco
ration purposes. finished their work yes
terday.
All the books and papers OF the post
were thoroughly examined, and while the
committee will not make public their
conclusions until the meeting OF the
grand encampment, members Of the post
express no fear az TO the contents OF the
report.
The visiting committeeman spent yester-
day afternoon In driving around the city,
and will leave for home this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
Tho Cushing at Loves

ASHINGTON, D. G.. December IS
TSe torpcdo-boat Gushing. which left
Newport Sunday on her way TO winter
quarters at Washington navy-yard. put
into Lcwes, Del. last night on account
a. rough weather and head winds. II
had been intended by her officers "a
make record run from Brcnton's Reef
90 the Capes Of the Chesapeake. az n
means Of comparison with the time con-
sumed on the inland-canal route. by
which she went TO Newport last SPRING.
but the weather on the Atlantic this
week has been very severe. and II was
probably found inadvisable 10 drive the
little vessel at high speed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

A meeting of the Association for the
Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities was
held yesterday at noon in the rooms OF
the Virginia Historical Society. Mrs
Joseph Bryan presided, and the first busi-
ness transacted was the discussion OF
plans for the entertainment which VIII
be given the latter part OF January. Inc
nature of the entertainment Will not De
made public until early in next month.
Ii was originally intended by the society
to have erected a temporary breakwater
az Jams town, but it has now decided
upon the construction of q permanent
one. Colonel Craighill will have charge OF
the work
The association decided upon January
ith as the date OF the tea to be given by
il. and invitations will be sent out at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
RULES FOR THE CITY HALL.
The Committee Adopts u New set-Mr'
Epps Elected Chairman.

The Council Committee on Grounds and
buildings met In semi-monthiy session
last night and transacted a great deal OF
business. Those present were Chairman
Carter and Messrs. Blake. Epps, Grimes.
Gunst, King, Mountcastle, Snead and
Seay. The privilege contract at the New
reservoir was awarded TO II. thinner, who
is to pay 500 for the same for the next
two years.
Mr. Newell contractor for the construc-
ton OF the Howitzers' armory, was pres
ent. and asked for an extension OF time
for the completion Of the building. The
City Engineer explained that the delay
in the work was caused without any
fault OF the contractor. On motion OF Mr..
Blake the time was extended until Feb
ruary !. 1896.
RULES OF THE CITY HALL.
The subcommittee on rules, through
It's chairman, Mr.. Blake. made report
and submitted the revised rules govern
ing the employees In the building. One
OF the changes proposed In the report was
that the ianitor and hts helps shall be
on duty every day for nine hours. and
that their time shall be regulated by the
City Engineer. The building Ii to be kept
clean at all times, and that the janttor
IL to be held responsible for It's condition.
Mr.. Gunst explained that the help tani-
tor was to be held responsible for his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
Nominations Duly Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December IS
The Senate has confirmed the following
nominations: Thomas O'Harra. Of Michi-
gan. 10 be Consul at San Juan del Norte,
Nicaragua: Charles ID. Clark of Tonnes
see. United States District Nudge for the
Eastern and Middle districts of Ten
neSsee.
Postmasters-Harriso y. Floyd Spar
tansburg. 5. c.; William y. Lakin,
Fayette, Ia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
Fined and Sent On.

The most interesting case on the short
docket that engaged the attention OF JUS
tice Crutchheld In the Police Court yes
terday was that OF Melvin Meadows, who
was charged with carrying pistol con-
cealed 1t was alleged that the accused
drew the revolver on a man with whom
he had a difficulty over woman. Du-
ring the course of the examination Mea-
dows called one OF the witnesses who was
testifying against him lar. He was
fined so for contempt OF court, and sent
ON 10 the grand jury for carrying pistol
concealed. Meadows gave bail for his APP
pearance.
number OF cases OF drunkenness
made UP the balance OF the docket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
IIowgate Pleads Not Guilty.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December 49,
in the Criminal Court this morning Cap
tain Howgatc. ex-chief signal officer in
dicted for forgery and embezzllng large
sums of money belonging TO the United
states. ri AIDED not guilty to the seven
cmbezzlement indictments against him,
which We're last week sustained by the
Court Of Appeals on appeal from a Grim
inal Court decision overrulng the de-
murrers thereto. Saturday next Captain
Howgate will again be arraigned. to plead
20 the seven forgery Indictments. and on
that day trial will be set for all the cases
against him. which will not be until some
time in January.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
To BE EMIT at NewpOrt Newa.

WASHINGTON, y. g.. December 1S.-
Secretary Herbert has decided to build
the submarine boat authorized by Con-
Eress several years ago and has ordered
the contract to be drawn at once, I'm
order that the vessel may be completed
and ready for experiment before the end
Of next year. The design of John +. Hol-
land. of Newark, y. j.. has been definite
" adopted, and It is expected that the
vessel viii be built at Newport News, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
THEY TELL WHERE PICKETT WAS.
The Generals STAFF Reply to q Communal.
cation About the Gettysbnrg Fight.

cation About the Gettysbnrg Fight.
During the meetings at Murphy's Hotel
OF the surviving members OF the stan oe
General George +. Pickett they prepared
a reply to a communication from Major
Kirkwood Otey. recently published. deal-
ing with General Pickett's position during
the three-days' battle at Gettysburg.
Major Otey In this card stated that ic
had never been published where General
Pickett was on the third day of the Get
tysburg fight, and the effect OF the re-
Spouse OF the Generals stan Is 20 show
that he was In his proper position az
major-general throughout the three days
OF that cattle. and that he never fallet
10 do his fun duty In his country's cause.
The members OF the stan OF General
Pickett. who were with him throughout
that engagement are the best qualified
persons 10 tell OK his whereabouts al tho
time referred TO; therefore. II is felt that
their statement should settle forever any
question that General Pickett was not in
his place behind the line throughout tbs
battle Of Gettysburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 49,
There will be no attempt on the part Of
the House Committee on Rules TO in
terfere with the debate on the Carlisle
banking bill, for the present at least
The conclusion reached by the commit
tee at a meeting this morning was to
leave the matter in control Of the House
II is not believed probable, however. that
any attempt will be made TO reach vote
on the measure until after the holiday
recess
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
IMPORTANT RAILROAD RUMoR.
The Seaboard AIRLINE Said to Have Been
Bought by the Southern.


IL was rumored in railroad circles yes.
terday that a deal had been consum.
mated whereby the Seaboard Airline be.
came the property OF the Southern. but
none OF the officials in this city could DO
found who could throw any light on
the rumor.
II was stated that a telegram was
sent TO Mr. Warren q. Elliott. OF the
Coast Line. by Mr.. Harry Walters, 81
the same corporation. stating the sale
had been made. and that he had used
every endeavor to prevent II.
Not much credence Is given The rumor
In this city. as there appears TO be no
reason for such 4 move. The Seaboard
IL one OF the wealthiest roads running into
this State. and there could be no possible
advantage 20 the Southern I'm making
the purchase except TO do away with .
competitor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
No,fo,k and Southern Dividend.

NEW YORK. December H-The Nor
folk and Southern Railroad Company has
declared a quarterly dividend OF per
cent. payable January 10. 1885. The com
pany reports net earnings for the quarter
ending December 3ist. November being
approximated and December estimated.
of s5ri25, an increase over the same
quarter last year of s5.i25 For the six
months ending December Sist the net
earnings were s7s.i3s. against siS.ps for
the same time tn 1888.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
The Good-Roads Movement.

The General Board OF the Good Roads
Association win hold an important meet-
ing In Room No Is. Chamber OF Cons
merce building. tonight at o'clock. a
president will be elected In lieu OF Hon.
J. Hoge Tyler. who declined. and steps
will be taken to further the objects "
the association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
Approximation Bills in tho Senate.

W7ASHINGTON. D. c.. December IS
The pension appropriation bill was re-
ported - the Senate from the committee
today just as 1t passed the House.
The Military ActIemy appropriation bill
was also reported TO the Senate. with
two amendments cutting down the bill
by 81 SCg.