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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
THE TWO NEW ARMORIEs.
The Committee Holds n Special Ses-
sion TO Receive Them.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings convened yesterday afternoon for
the purpose Of turning over the Cavalry
Ar1nory and the colorod Armory to the
respective mliltdfy organizations.
The committee first assembled at the
Cavalry Armory. on North Seventh street,
with the following members present:
Messrs. Epps chairman, Crimes, Gunst,
Briggs. Blake, Mountcastle. and Snead.
The committee waited IA considerable time
for the appearance OF the proper milf
tary authorities. but none Of the author
lied officers were present
Colonel Cutshaw stated that the build
ing was completed. but for the reason
mentioned II could not be turned over.
1t is likely that Troop G, Captain j. W.
Lockwood, will occupy the room in this
armory, which was provided for the Ash
by Light Horse.
From the Cavalry Armory the com.
mittoe proceeded 10 the Colored Armory,
which has just been erected at the cor
ner Of Leigh and st. Peter streets. The
exterior Of the building makes a very
fine appearance, and visitors are by no
means disappointed when they look at
the interior. The armory is construct
ed Of brick. with stone Gaping. and
two stories high, with tower in the
centre. on the ground floor are four
large company rooms. and I'm the floor
above are located seven smaller rooms,
which are ntted W In the most substan-
tlal manner. Owing to the lack Of funds,
no provision could be made in the build
ing fer a drill-hail. hut the large yard in
the rear of the armory has been levelled
anI .urrounded ~ "a high fence. 50 that
II can be used for drilling purposes until
mDuey enough can be provided for the
e,cCtion Of a she'd.
T1a committee held brief session at
this building, and Colonel Cutshaw. after
.Aplalning that all the details in the
construc ion Of the building had been car
riel out. 10 his satisfaction, was In.
structe1 to turn the building over to the
officers of the Second Battalion (colored),
who had turned out in full force.
Colonel Cutshaw disposed OF the matter
IN graceful STYLE, and Major Johnson. on
behalf of the battalion, accepted the
building with a :ew appropriate remarks,
thank ng III" committee for its liberallty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
THE WALLER CASE.
Renewed Interest-RecOrd and Ac-
companying Documents I'm Paris.

cOmpanying Documents I'm Paris.
WASHINGTON, october 6.-Ren0wed
interest In the Waller case was aroused
to-day by the receipt Of telegram from
Ambassador Eustis announcing that the
record and accompanying documents had
been received at the Foreign Once in
Paris, and were being translated. Al
though Mr. Eustis does not say so In his
dispatch, the presumption is that tho
French Government, In accordance with
It's promise. win deliver copy 10 Mr..
Eustis as soon as the translation is COM
peted.
The ship on which this alleged record
arrived reached Marseilles September I'D.
and this government expected the de-
livery Of the same into Mr.. Eustlss hands
before this.
An important witness on the part of
Waller arrived In New York yesterday
I'm the person OF T.. q. Woodford, an
American citizen. who was at Tamatavs
at the time of the Waller trial. heard tho
proceedings, and read the discriminating
letters. He comes direct from Tamatave,
and is the man who supplied the funds
through which Walters wife and family
reached France. lie is thoroughly con-
versant with the facts. and will como to
Washington next week for conference
with Secretary Olney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
THE OLD DOMINION HOSPITAL.
The Ladies Determined to Build an
Annex to the Building.

The Board OF Managers of the Old Do
minion Hospital held their semi-annual
meeting in the lecture hall Of the Medi-
cal College OF Virginia at 4:50 yesterday
afternoon. There was large attendance.
The reports of the treasurer and super
intendent OF the hospital. which were
both very encouraging. were read and
adopted The former report showed q
balance In hand of over 500. The board
determined to build an annex as soon
as possible. for the purpose OF enlarging
the scope of the good work which Is
now being carried on. A considerable
amount of money was received in re-
sponse to an appeal sent out by circular
letter az the beginning OF the summer
for funds TO purchase lot adjoining the
hospital. To this end, also. an entertain
ment VIA be given shortly by Mrs. Jen-
mes Miller the well-known lecturer on
bvpicne. healthful dressing and feeding.
The advance agent Of Mrs. Miller was
or.sent at the meeting, and explained
tto nature of the entertainment to the
hoard. A committee was appointed to
make arrangements for suitable place
in which TO give the lecture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06

GENERAL CLEMENT a. EVANS.
,rd from IL have emanated those in
r..rces which Il Is believed have done
more 10 keep alive the memories of our
heroic struggle than from any other one
source. II was the pioneer. If not the
tror.r ritor Of all those splendid Con-
f-lcr-.te camps and other kindred orsani-
cations. which not only exist IN
every Southern state, but IN
many Northern States and Territories.
These organizations. besides keep
iur our people true 10 themselves ~ and
their "heroic past" have done great
...i or tn MODEST ana best chafty-work'
erl thus been enabled TO smooth the path
way ~ lfe of many an old Confederate
.,-o and OF those dcarCr 70 him than
If- itself
Iro virginia association was organized
FL. tA. great meeting Of Confederates held
d. rf- city shortly after the death OF
General Lee. and called 10 pay tribute
o. l,4 memory This meeting was presided
over hy President Davis. he, General
Iirlv. General Gordon, General Wise, and
several other distinguished southegner9,
.e.t rsI addresses and it MAS pronour'-
=. lv an VINO ATTENDED it the granlest
,.nerng of real heroec that ever assem-
lr.I IN the South General Early was
en- as the first president OF the or
l.....tIon for the whole South, ana gene
81 E.t.nulh Lee. of the "Nirginia Di-
.1r." thc present body The Guccessors
p. General Fitz Lee have been General q.
3 I...ctt. General William w Ii. =. Lee.
t.r.s sM William B Taliaferro. General
r.m H. Payne, and Judge George J..
........- f-n present incumbent. who Is
r.,. irving his th.rl term. and. il IS safe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
Notes from Highland Springs.

Miss Louise Wackerly and Mr.. Louis
Van Pelt were united in marriage
Wednesday night In the Baptist church
Rev. Joel Tucker officiating. y large
corupany was present. and the church was
prettly decorated with golden-rod. Pro-
fessor Elmer Newell presided at the
organ, playing one OF Mendelssohns
marches.
Miss Ellen Martin has gone TO Provi-
dence, r. l., on visit TO relatives and
friends there.
Rev y. l.. Worman will begin his Illus
trated lecture on "Our Lords Land IN
the Odd-Fellows' Hall tonight, and con-
clude the same on Friday night. Ninety
five stereopticon views will be used In
this lecture, the material being obtained
from his own personal observations In
Palestine.
A concert was given in the Odd-Fel-
lows Hall Monday night by Dugan
Brothers. the performance being heartily
enjoyed by those present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
WEEK BUDGET FROM FULTON.
Many Short items Cleaned I'm the
Far East.

A very pretty marriage ceremony was
celebrated in FULTON last Wednesday. The
contracting parties were Miss Eva A..
Taylor the charming and graceful daugh-
ter OF Mr. jefferson VI. Taylor and
Mr. John c. Truman, well-known and
popular young business man OF Henrico.
The ceremony took place at the resi-
dence OF the brides father, No. 9lS north
Twenty-seventh street. Miss Blanche
Adams served as maid OF honor, and
SIR. Robert Truman, Il brother OF the
groom. acted az best man. After the
marriage, the couple left for Lower Hen
rico. where they will reside, and held
reception.
Rev ]. W. Deugherty and Mr.. Throck-
morton have been conducting revival
MEETINGS at Pioneer church during the
week. Large crowds attend nightly
Twenty-six CONVERSIONS have occurred du-
rirg the last fortnight. Preaching to-day
at II and o'clock.
Successful revival meetings. are being
held nightly at Denny-Street Methodist
church. Rev W. A. Laughon is being
well assisted by Mr.. Busby.
Mr.. Miles Eacho had his hand pain
fully hurt n few days ago while water
ing mis- horse at the trough on Louisiana
street. The reins were wrapped around
his hand. and when the horse plunged
the flesh was cut by the leather.
The Richmond CcdarW Works arc erect
ing a large addition TO their already i'm
rfense warehouse, giving about one third
moro storago-room. The works are run
ming fun force. with plenty Of orders.
Mrs ". j. Enright is Ill at her home
on Louisiana avenue.
Mr.. Willie Cauthorn, OF the west, has
beon the guest Of friends In this Sec
ton during the week. He is an expert
enced herseman.
MIR. Louis Washer, Of Louisiana street.
has been quito sick this week, but IS
reported better to-day.
Tbe Willing Workers Of the Denny
Street Methodist church met Friday at
The residence OF Mrs. Charles Mosby
on Nicholson street.
Rey =. b. Beadles. OF LaurelHill
Methodist church, in Henrico, has, with
the valuable assistance OF Rev. 6. H.
Rlankcnship. of Richmond. been conduct
ing a revival at that church for nearly
two weeks. There will be services to-
day. =,
Miss Agnes OConnor who is well
known in Fulton, Is quite III with fever,
az her home In West Point. Her friends
here hope for her speedy recovery.
Miss Bette Clarke. who has been out
OF the city visiting relatives, has return
ed home, much benefited by the trip.
Miss Maggie Dishman. OF Essex county,
Va. Is visiting her sister. Mrs. w. NJ.
Kav. Of No. 30l Louisiana street.
Miss Mary O'Dwyer, who has been visit
ing friends in New Brunswick, y. j.,
for the past several weeks, returned
home yesterday by way OF steamer after
a most delightful trip.
The fire laddieS OF Engine Company No.
have had plenty Of work to do re-
Gently. There were two still-alarms last
week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
OUR OLD CAPITAL.
The Opening Of the College Of William
and Mary.
PROSPECTS GOOD.
students Matriculated and Arriving
The Colonial Inn improvements
Hunting SOra,-The Birds in Good
Condition.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, october A.
Special l.)-Wlliam and Mary opened
Thursday with nattering prospects. One
hundred and sixteen students. represent
ing several States and the District OF Coz
lumbia, had matrculated up 10 o'clock
this morning. There are also about twen-
ty-five in town who have not yet reported.
Students are arriving by every train, and
a full attendance is looked for
Captain and Mrs. Lane returned yester~
day morning from Baltimore.
Miss Lille Turner, OF Washington, who
has been making a visit to Commodore
and Mrs. Beverly s. Scott. at Eweli,
leaves shortly for visit TO st. Louis.
GETTING BETTER.
Mr.. Richard Henley. who holds posi-
ton with the Newport News Dry-Dock
Company. Is now AT his home here. sick
with fever. Mr.. Henley was taken sick in
his Office, and came home last Saturday.
Through good nursing he Is much ini-
proved to-day. but still In bed.
Miss Kittie Morecock is in Hampton,
visiting her aunt, Mrs q. G.. Durfey.
Mrs. r. NJ. Smith and daughters. and
spent some time on the Maine coast, ara
expected home Monday evening.
Mr.: and Mrs. Bathurst ID. Peachy and
their daughter. Miss Virginia, returned
this evening from a delightful visit to
Richmond.
Miss jamie Henley, daughter OF Major
John A. Henley, who has been spending
some time with relatives in Hampton,
Will return home at an early day.
Miss Burgess Johnston, residing near
Kelton, and who has been spending some
time in Boston. left there yesterday for
Norfolk, where she will visit the Misses
Balsom
MIR. Delphos Price. of Elkton. Md. and
Mr.. CaXton Lively, OF COvington, KY. are
visiting Alr. and Mrs. Frank Wolfe.
A GREAT IMPROVEMENT.
The Colonial Inn. fronting the historic
court green, being erected by Mr.. John
Spencer, Is nearing completion. and when
| finished will be one OF the greatest im-
provements and additions cur town has
had In years
Captain and Mrs j. H. Topham, who
went up to Manchester TO attend tha
funeral Of Mr.. o. Ii. Perry. near kins-
| man, have returned home.
Captain B. g. Cook, OF the Williamsburg
Land Company, has just returned from an
extended visit through the West. He
went In the interest OF his company. and
succeeded In inducing many home-seekers
to visit this portion OF the State.
| MIR. Monte Brooks, of Richmond, with
| his brother. Captain StonewaI Brooks.
| OF Manchester, who have been down here
hunting, left for their home yesterday eve-
nlng carrying with them twelve dozen
sora and a large quantity of other game.
! With the exception of yesterday the tides
| have been too low TO enter the marshes.
The birds are said TO be very plentiful.
and in fine condition.
Mr.. w. II. Thomas. OF Richmond. has
secured the contract TO DO all the car
penter-work on the Gait House, which
| is TO be remodslled for the new owners.
| An Artesian-weIl is now being bored In
rear OF the old mansion-house by Sydnor
! q; Sheppard. OF Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
FUNERAL OF MAJOR JOHNSON.
Will Take Place from DR.. Hoge
Church This Afternoon.

The funeral of Major w. J. Johnson
whose death was announced in these
columns yesterday, viii take place at
7. NJ. to-day from the Second Presoy-
terian church. Dr. Hoge officiating. the
interlnent will be made at Hollywood
The following gentlemen will act as pail
bearers:
HCnorary-Governor OFerrall. Dr.
Hunter MCGUIRE. Judge George l. Chris
tan. Judge w. j. Leake, Hill Carter
Captain Il. r. Skinker. II. f.. Frayser'
Major \. II. Venable. +. III. Deane, :. H..
Hawes. Patterson Bayne, l.. ID. Price,
J. r. Werth. Colonel w. II. Palmer.
Actiye-S. @. Wallace, II. f.. WeisiSer'
J. II. Southall, J. VI. Fox, B. Rand. Well
ford. W. g. Brentley, L. ID. Stokes. T.. O.
Leigh. Jr.
Resolutions expressing deepest regret
at the death OF their esteemed cOadiutor
and sincere sympathy with his relatives
In their bereavement were passed by
the Wholesale Grocers' Association and
by the directors OF the Citizens Bank.
1t was inadyently stated In the Dis
patch yesterday that Major Johnson
served In General Stoneman'e cavalry
He was. on the contrary. chief commits
sary OF General j. Il. B. stuart, who
commanded all the cavalry OF the Army
Of Northern Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
MKENNEY-THoRP CONTEST.
The Former Files His Dricf-iiis Ar
gumcnt--The walton Law.

PETERSBURG. VA, October 5.-(Spe-
cial)-Alr. w. r. McKenney. the Demo-
cratic congressman-elec from the Fourth
District, to-day a!ed his brief In the
matter Of the contest Of Il. T. Thorp. for
his seat in the next Congress ana the
brief is paper very strong In It's pre-
senta ions of the law, and the facts In
the case: and, from fair standpoint, Is
uuenswerable in the arguments II pre-
scnts 1t sets out with the facts that
Of over one hundred Democrats, tp whom
seats In the Fifty-fouTth Congress were
given, some thirty or more, or about 80
ner cent, find their seats contested by
defeated Republican candidates-a thing
unorecedented in the history OF this gov
ornmsnt; a thing unprecedented In the
history OF congressional contests. MT.
McKenncy says that he took no testi-
rony. while Mr. ThoTp was takirg evil
dence, because he relied, as crcum-
stances proved wholly on the weakness
Of the case presented by the contestant.
lie did not think IL necessary TO take
testimony. when he felt sure that the
contestant mad made no case when
Judged by any fair tribunal He filed
n very fun answer to Mr.. Thorp's notice
of contest. and he feels that in that
answer he so completely replied to every
technical point raised In that notice that
he makes that answer part OF TIE brief.
MIR. Thorp's brief covers 227 pages Of
printed matter, while the record contain
irg testimony taken by the contestant
alone covers 796 closely-printed pages.
Mr.. McKenney says that in the exami-
nation Of ;he record, Is well as OF the
contestants brief the Congressional
Committee viii no doubt be struck with
the fact that page after page OF Mr.
Thorp's brief is devoted 10 the discussion
Of the proprlety OF the passage by the
LEGISLATURE of Virginia or the act known
as the "Wal,on bill" which is an adap-
tation OF the Australian system. Mr.
NcKenney says In this connection that
he has always understood the great
weight of authority TO be that the le-
eislatures OF the different States have a
riebt TO prescribe the form OF ballot. and
the manner of voting This right the
LEGISLATURE Of Virginia exercised. and
the Supreme Court OF the State upheld
the constitutlonality OF the act. In view
or these facts. Nr. Mckenney takes II
for granted that the committee of Con-
grcss will not depart from the well-estab-
lished law but VIII conclude that The
states have the right TO establish their
own election-laws. And. further. II
these laws have been declared cohSlltu-
tional BY the Supreme Court of the
state. they will he held as proper by
/. coneress. Mr.. McKenney thoroughly
6isCnsses the Walton bill in all Of its
features as the law of the State; and
declares that Il Congress should set
as,ie the long line OF judicial decisions.
,,nholdine the right OF the States 80 en-
sct their own eleciion-laws { disas-
-, nrecedent will lie established. over
a. per cent. Of the Republican party
tn so,,thsi.,e Virginia is composed OF ne
groes many Of whom are unable to
read or write.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
sWIFT'S COMET.
observations of Professor stone OK
the University Observatory.

the University OpseT""'"'S'
Ieander Mccormick Observatory.
University Of Virginia. October 8, 1875.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Dear slr.-Thanks to the clear weather
-, ~. mas, month. a considerable num-
her Of positions were obtained mere OK
Swift's comet, discovered some "eeh'
since. This comet. though RANT cV,h
when there IS no moon, ana coh''HuINy
ernUinc fainter, is interesting as one
- IN" Increasing number of periodic
cousts whose orbits have some point
near the orbit Of Jupiter These comets
have IN general. at some earlier 'tue
coma into the solar system from Wl'hout'
In doing so thsy have passed near Jupi 81
and their orbits have been 50 dIlsred "
TIE attractive force exerted by tnat great
nIsnet that they have become ether per-
,nanent or temporary members Oh our
solar system The connection OF such d
comet with our planetary system - ho'
necessarily permanent, since hayins once
anproached sufficiently near TO jupiter 70
have It's orbit entirely chahs'o' -.
Is likely sooner or altef !" ~ -
n,o,a, again. when It's orbit may De
pitered in an opposite manner, and the
nIanet PASS of into the depths OF space'
never TO return - - oor,.,
The orbit OF at least one comet
IayeIps-has undergone remarkabie
ehanves on repeated occasions. Lexeifs
comet was first seen in lro. when u had
a period OF only five and half years.
N,re Years later, in i779, it passed close
to Jupiter. when its orbit was completely
sI,srsS and for more than century ar
,arrcards n moved In an orbit having a
period OF nearly twenty-seven years, until.
IN iss;. the comet again came into the
ne,ehborhood OF Jupiter. Since that time
its orbI, has had period OF about seven
wears. Such Is the probable history OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
MILES ASSUMES COMMAND.
He Issues an order Announcing the
Eoct-ueceptIon To-Norrow.

WASHINGTON. october General
Nelson A. Miles. accompanied by his vile.
CAPTAIN Mlchler. and his aide-de-cafnp.
Colonel Brock. Assistant AdJutant-Gene-
raj. reached Washington shortly before
2 O'Clock to-day.
Adiutant- General Ruggles met the
marty. and accompanied them 20 the Ar
Iington Hotel. where Mrs. Miles was left-
The officers were then driven 70 the War
Department
General Miles had a few minutes talk
with Secretary lamont after which ne
issued the following order:
headquarters OF the Army.
Washington, October 5. lsso.
"By direction OF the President. the I'M
dersigned hereby assumes command OF
the army OF the United States.
NELSON A. MILES, Major-Generai'
General Miles has made no arrange
ments FOR receiving the army oricers on
duty in Washington. but IL ~ undefstooo
that they will pay their respects 10 him
on Monday. His order announcing ms
aides-de-camp has not yet been prepared
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
ARREST OF CAPTAIN ARMEs.
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Grows
Ing Out OF 1.-THE Argument.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., October g.
The habeas corpus proceedings growing
out Of the arrest Of Captain George
Armes by order Of Lieutenant General
Schofeld, acting as Secretary OF War.
came up before Judge Bradley In the
District Supreme Court to-day. Colonel
H. W. Closson. In whose custody Captain
Armes was placed, made an amended and
extended return to the writ issued last
Saturday and the sufiiciency thereof was
argued at length by Messrs. Ralston and
Siddons, Captain Armes's attorneys, and
]. N. Morrison, chief clerk OF the Judge
Advocate-General
The question at issue was whether or
not the arrest OF Captain Arrnes under
the circumstances surrounding IL was
legally justified. The petitioners sttor-
ney contended that IL was not. and Mr.
Morrison argued that IL was.
Al the conclusion OF the argument.
which occupied most of the day. Judge
Bradley announced that he would take
the matter under advisement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
Officers of the First-Year Glass.

The frst-year students of the University
College OF Medicine met yesterday morn
Ing to organize class and elect officers
for the ensuing year. The following gem
tlemen were elected: President. w. ID.
Sydnor; graduate OF the University OF
Virginia, and one OF the University Col
lege of Medicines brightest young men;
Vice President, - Lloyd, OF Rich
mond College. who Is popular and we'll
known throughout the college, and Is
noted for being at the head Of all ath-
letic sports; Secretary and Treasurer,
Mr.. Alex. G. Brown. Jr.. A. NJ, OF Ran
doIph- Macon College, and a fluent speak
err A committee was appointed. consist
ing of Messrs. Brown, Foster, and Holla-
day. to select suitable caps for the first
year class.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
nenth of VIZ. ICibiGer.

Intelligence has been received here by
telegraph Of the death 10y accident last
SUNDAY OF Felix. a. Licbiger in san Ber-
nardino. Cal. The telcgrams received so
far only give the information that he
was injured by cars ana died the same
day. previous 10 which, however. he gave
10. address OF his parents. who i've IN
Scnneeborg. SaXony, and that OF MS
brother, Fred. r. Leibiger. VINO IS en-
ri,ved AT the BerCncr & Engel Brew ng
C,mpauy's. and WHO made the arrange
uent 10 have his remains properly buried
As II takes about six or seven days Tor
mali to get here. tn particulars as TO
how the accident occurred have not yet
been received.