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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
NEWPORT NEWS.
Activity In the Grain Trade Con-
tinues-Circuit Court

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March 13.-
Especial 1.-The activity in the grain trade
has not abated-on the other hand. has
steadily increased-and a number of for
eign ships have taken on cargoes for
hungry Europe. The cattle export trade
has been larger than usual, four steam
ships having taken cargoes this week.
ARRANGEMENTS are making at the coal
piers for the northern coal trade, which
begins the 1st Of next month, ana al
ready barges have begun to arrive 10
take on cargoes Civil engineers have
been here the past four days making
a survey for another grain elevator and
additional piers. This is said TO be the
result Of President NJ. r. Ingalls's re-
cent visit to this city, but it Is not
known when the actual work or build
ing will begin, though the indications
are that ii will be commenced probably
this spring. The elevator will be one
of the largest I'm the world, and Will
cost not less than $4,000
After a four days session, the Cir
suit Court, Judge b. I. Gunter sitting
adjourned late last night nayng
disposed of all the cases on the docket.
No cases involving large sums OF
money were heard.
u
tween two persons who have applied
for that section OF the James river.
which fronts on this city, to be used
as an oyster planting ground and the
Old Dominion Land Company. The land
annIied for has heretofore been used
az bathing resort, and it is claimed
that If oysters are planted on 1t its
usefulness as a place in which to bathe
viii be destroyed. II the applicants In
sist on taking the land, the matter VIII
be taken to the courts and Injunction
proceedings instituted TO stop them.
An ENJOYABLE reception was given last
night at the residence of Mr. w. H.
Marshall. in honor Of Jennie Hutche-
son. Of Richmond. H. I,
Miss Madge Forbes, OF this city, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. w. NJ Sunwait
Miss Fannie Foster. Of Norfolk, is
visiting Miss Kate Hudgins, on Twenty
seventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14

and Carolina railroad provides for a line
from Richmond to Ridgeway y c.. a
distance OF l2i miles. Mr.. De WITT Smith.
Of New York. who has secured the
charter and General James S. Negley.
who was here In the same interest. were
representatives. Of a construction com
pany recently organized IN New York
TO build this road. and It Is said the work
Will be commenced IN a very short time
and pushed 20 completion.
A BURGLAR DRIVEN OFF.
An attempt was made by a burglar to
enter the residence Of Mr.. A. w. Bur-
CESS. on Byrne street, last night, while
the family. with the exception of son
and daughter were absent. The burglar
had climbed upon the roof OF a shed ad-
joining one Of the windows. where he
was heard by the young man. who went
for his pistol and then for the intruder.
He got to the window just in time TO
see the man sliding 20 the ground. Mr..
Burgess shot at the fellow. but did not
stop his flight
PERSONAL NOTES.
Mr.. and Mrs John McGill left to-day
for Florida with the hope of benefitng
Mrs McGilrs health.
Lieutenant r. j. McCaleb United States
army, who has been visiting his relatives
here. returned TO his command to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
HENRICo TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
A Large Meeting at the Court-IIouse
Yesterday.

The first meeting OF the Henrico Teach
ers' Institute i'm their new quarters. the
building formerly occupied by the County
Clerk. was held yesterday morning. and
most instructive and interesting address
was delivered by DR.. J. A. C. Chandler,
Ph. D.. A. NJ. of the Woman's College.
There were nearly twosc0re teachers
present when County -SuperinSendent-or-
Public Schools John x. Fusseli called the
meeting 70 order lie introduced Kew.
Dr. George c. Yandersice, who offered
an appropriate prayer for the opening OF
the exercises. and when he concluded
Or. Chandler was presented. He took
for his subject. The rrsining OF Cnli-
iren 10 che Duties Of Citizenship and
argued that as ,he State furnishes Tree
education 10 children. its future citizens
they should be carefully trained as TO the
duties .hey are 10 assume as citizens.
The regular monthly meeting OF me
Varina School District Board was held
at the courthouse IN he afternoon. only
the usual routine business engaged the
attention of the board. The public
schools OF Variua District will extend
their session six weeks beyond tho usual
period this year. making the longest term
the district schools have ever had.
Mr.. A.. = Jackson Overseer of the
Poor for Varina District, IS seriously Ill
at his home.
A marriage-license was issued yester-
day to j. w. Binns. Of Richmond, and
Annie L. Edwards, of Henrico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
THE ELKS ANNUAL ELECTION.
IL VIII Take Place Next Friday
Mr.. Pizzini Honored

Mr.. Juan A. Pizzini. of this city, acting
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler OF
the Benevolent Protective order of Elks
In the State of Virginia, will institute a
new branch of the order in Hampton, Va,
on Wednesday next. Mr.. Pizzini re-
ceived his commission for this purpose
yesterday from MIR. II. b. Watkins, the
District Deputy, OF Danville. The insti-
tuition of the lodge will be attended by
Elks from Newport News Norfolk, Ports
mouth, and Berkeley, and 1t is probable
that large delegation from the Rich
mond lodge will also be present.
TIL regular meeting of the Richmond
Lodge of Elks has been postponed from
Wednesday night until Friday on account
of that date being st. Patrick's-Day.
The meeting will be a very interesting
one as officers for the ensuing year will
be elected. Mr.. c. B. Neal. the retiring
exalted ruler. will be succeeded by Mr..
j. II. Chataigne, who is the present es-
teemed leading knight. Captain James
b. Angle will be opposed for the secre-
taryship by Mr.. T. r. A. Burke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
MOBILE AND OHIO II. II.
Negotiations for an Extension to
Montgomery Completed.

NEW YORK, March BIT is an
nounced that the negotiations looking to
an extension of the Mobile and Ohio rail-
road to Montgomery, Ala, have been
successfully completed by the sale Of
100000 per cent. bonds of the Mobile
and Ohio Railway Company, having fifty
years to run, principal and interest pay
able in gold and secured by first lien
upon the Montgomery Division of the
Mobile and Ohio railroad. including
therein two branches to the Warrior and
Catawba coal-helds and equipment, to
which the proceeds of part Of the bonds
are TO be applied.
The construction of this division will
add about two hundred miles to the
Mobile and Ohio system, and will give ii
an important terminus at Montgomery.
Terminal grounds and facilities, granted
by the city of Montgomery, have been
secured at that point, and at Tuscaloosa.
BY act of Congress- authority has been
given to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company to construct bridges across the
Alabama, Catawba, and Warrior rivers.
It Is expected that the Montgomery
Division will be in operation early in 1898.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
MIR. BAILEY WINS.
THE TEXAN NOMINATED ron
SPEAKER or THE HOUSE.
OTHER DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
Rev. Mr. Bagby for Cbapfain-Kerrs
of Pennsylvania, for CIcrk-Etc.-
Joint Caucus OF Democratic sena-
tors aud Representatives.

WASHINGTON. March i3.-This ticket
was nominated at the caucus OF the
Democratic members OF the House this
afternoon:
Joseph w. Bailey. OF Texas. Speaker
L. G. Bagby. OF the District Of Column
bia. Chaplain.
James Kerr OF Pennsylvania, Clerk.
II. II. Mohler. Of Illinois, Sergeant-at.
Arms.
C. NJ. crookshank. of Alabama. Door
keeper.
T. B. Stackhouse. OF South Carolina,
postmaster.
Ike Hill, OF Ohio: George Browning, OF
Virginia; FELTON, Knight. OF Georgia, and
James English, Of California. special em-
ployees.
There has been for several weeks an
active canvass for the speakership nomi-
nation. The three candidates were Joseph
w. Bailey, OF Texas: Benton McMillin.
OF Tennessee, and James d. Richardson,
of Tennessee.
Before the caucus met to-day Mr.. Rich
ardSon withdrew. with the understanding
that he should be elected permanent
chairman OF the Democratic caucus. This
was supposed 10 narrow the field 10
Bailey and McMillin. but after these
gentlemen had been placed in nomination,
third candidate was presented by MIR.
Terry. OF Arkansas, In the person OF Dir.
Richard F. Bland, of Missouri, the silver
dollar candidate for presidential honors
at the Chicago convention. Mr.. Bailey
proved to be an easy winner securing .
larger vote that both his rivals combined.
The five members of the New York
delegation. excepting Mr.. Sulzer, sup
ported Mr.. Bailey, the remainder OF
his vote coming principally from the
South. The vote was:
Bailey sc; McMillin. 30; Bland. %.
Mr.. Bailey was awaiting the result in
the Appropriations Committee room,
where a committee, consisting OF Messrs.
Sayers, of Texas; Cox. Of Tennessee, and
Mcclellan, Of New York, met him. and
after extending their congratulations. es-
corted him to the House chamber, where
he was received with applause. The
young Texan ascended TO the Speakers
platform. expressed his qualification at
the honor conferred upon him, and advo-
Gated harmony in the party.
The following resolution, offered by Mr..
Dockery, of Missouri, was adopted:
Resolved, That a committee OF five
representatives be appointed, to confer
with the Democratic senators for tho
purpose Of having joint caucus OF sena-
tors and members during the Fffty-fifth
Congress, TO the end that harmony and
uniformity Of party action may prevail
in the course TO be followed by the Demo-
cratic Senators and Representatives"
The caucus then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
THE HOwITZERs ENDORSE HIM.
Resolutions Adopted Strongly Com
mending Hon. J. II. EIiyson.

A largely attended and enthusiastic
meeting Of members Of the Howitzer
Association, and the Volunteer Company
Of Richmond Howitzers, was held yes
terday afternoon TO consider plans for
promoting the nomination Of Hon. j..
Taylor Ellyson for Governor Of Virginia.
Mr.. Ellyson was a private in the Second
Company OF Richmond Howitzers during
the war. and he is very popular with the
Howitzers.
Hon. George L. Christian was made
chairman of the meeting, and Major IL.
c. Carter was made secretary.
Mr.. d. l.. Mccarthy offered the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
The members Of the Howitzers Asso-
citation of Richmond. and the present COM
pany Of Richmond Howtzers, having
learned that the name of the Hon. J. Tay-
lor Ellyson will be presented 10 the next
Democratic convention for the nominal
ton for Governor Of the State: there
fore, be It
Resolved. l. That in the opinion Of US,
who know him best, Mr.. Ellyson
is in every way worthy of. and has talents
and qualities which well fit him for
the high Office for which he is men
TONED. and TO which these and his long
and able services to his party give him a
right TO aspire.
2. That we hail with peculiar pride and
pleasure the distinction attained by our
old Howitzer comrade, a distinction won
by the same fidelity and devotion to duty
in civil life which marked his course as
private Confederate soldier.
8. That we heartily endorse the can
didacy Of our friend and comrade, and
will use our best efforts, in every proper
way. to promote his nomination and cleo
tion. II the nominee of his party.
After some conference as TO the best
methods to be employed to ensure the
success Of their friend, Mr.. Ellyson was,
on motion. invited to appear before the
meeting, and was most heartily greeted
by his old comrades.
The spirit that pervaded the meeting
was one Of enthusiastic confidence as to
the ability Of the HOwitZers 10 elect Mr..
Ellyson the next Governor of Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14

] Big Stony Railroad Company. - mics
Amend order of February n. 1897 (Buile-
tin 5iSD. and order service in the name oi
the Big Stony Railway Company insteau
OF the Big Stony Railroad Company. state
distance 10 be u.24 miles
Special service has been estanIisned Ia
North Carolina as follows:
West, Columbus county. from Moile'
Ia miles.
Starservice change: West 10 Clarendon.
n q From March 15 1897. curtail service
TO begin at Mollie. emitting west. de-
creasing distance 2 IA miles of three times
a week service.
William T.. Anderson was commissioned
as postmaster OF Norfolk. Va, March ON.
A new office has been established AT
Elway. Russell county. Va, with william
j. Campbell as postmaster
Special service change In NirSlnla'
Dew. from Urbanna. FROM MatCh 10
1897. chance base of supply from Urhanna
TO the wharf OF the Weems steamboat
Company. of Baltimore. Route 1910
Sfar-service change:
c,,oucester 10 Wareneck. From March ID.
1897. extend service 10 end at thoHlpsou ;
wharf IN. OF. increasing distance one halt
mile. ,,,.,..,,o.
change in star schedules In virginia
Bruce TO Linville-Leave Bruce uaiiy
EXCEPT Sunday at u NJ; arrive at LinVhie
nv p. NJ; leave Linville daily except
sunday at 4:SO p. NJ; arrive at Bruce oy
$50 p. NJ.
Gloucester 10 Thompsons Wharf IN.
o1-I,eaye Gloucester daily except sun
day I'm time TO connect with steamboat
at Thompson's Wharf: leave Thompson 5
Wharf daily except Sunday Immediately
on recent OF mail from steamboat; run
ming time each way not to exceed TWO
hours.
In North Carolina:
Potecasi to Creeksvfle--I.eave Potecasi
daily except Sunday at p. NJ: arrive
al I.asker by AIS p. NJ; leave Lasker
daily EXCEPT Sunday at 1915 A. NJ. ar
rive at Potecasi by 80 a. NJ. leave
I.asker daily except Sunday at 6:5 A.
NJ: arrive at Creeksville by 8 A. NJ; leave
Creeksville dany except Sunday at $50
A. NJ; arrive at LaslIer by 9:i5 \. NJ
Wanchese 10 Skyco-leave Wanchese
in season 10 connect with steamer, but not
earlier than 2. NJ, on Monday. We'd
nesdav, and Friday: arrive at Slpco In
11-2 hours; leave Skyco after arrival or
steamer from Elizabeth City but not
later than u NJ, on Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday; arrive at Skyco In liz
hours. Adopt at once. and continue un-
I'll about April IS. 1897 and after that
time the advertised schedule to be in ef-
feet.
CapeTs Mills 70 Bosticks Mfls-Leave
Capers Mills Tuesday, Thursday. and Sa-
turday at 1890 A. NJ; arrive at Bostick's
Mills by IL NJ; leave Bostick's Mhls
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 12:i5
p. NJ; arrive at Capers Mills by 2l5
r.. M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
OLD POINT.
The New Post-Omce BuiIding-Per-
sonal Notes.

OLD POINT COMFORT. VA, March
1S.-(SpeciaL)-Majo John w. Pullman,
quartermaster. has received plans and
specifications for the new post-office, with
instructions to invite proposals for the
work, which will be done in a Few days
Before retiring from Office Secretary La
mont yielded to the wishes Of large
number Of the patrons OF the office, and
gave orders that II be located on the site
OF the present one. The old building will
be moved across the street, and continued
In use until the new one Is completed,
some six or eight months hence.
The departure of the New York ana
Indiana for New York TO give their crews
liberty, and the Columbia TO convey the
Puritan from Cape Hatteras has left the
Roads in charge Of the ram Katahdin.
This vessel is a queer-loohng craft, un"
like anything else afioat, and as yet an
unknown quantity in fight but, as In
the case of the original monitor, she may
yet astonish the world by her perform
ances.
Captain Tasker II. Bliss, Subsistence
Department. has been ordered TO duty
here as commissary and quartermaster
relieving Major Pullman and Lieutenant
Homer, who are now in charge Of those
departments. Captain Bliss has been on
special duty In the Office of the Secretary
Of War for some time past, and his as
sgnment here was the last Official act
of the outgoing administration. He is an
accomplished officer and served here for
time as post adjutant, resigning the
position to accept a position as aide-de-
camp on General Schoheld's staf. Mayor
Pullman has been stationed here for the
past five years and has greatly improved
his department during his stay. he mas
not yet been assigned to another station.
General Charles g. Sawlette, quarter
master-general retired, and wife, who
are now at the Chamberlin. were enter
tanned at dinner on Thursday by Colonel
and Mrs. Frank. Major Dewitt, post
surgeon, and wife, and Major y. d.
Moseley and wife were also present
General William l.. Graham, retired, OF
Washington, is at the Hygeia, where he
will remain until after Lent.
Lieutenant Frank Delde Ramsey, Ninth
Infantry, now on leave from Madison
Barracks, New York. is at the Chamber
lin, where he is very popular.
Colonel A. b. Chandler president OF the
Postal Telegraph Company, and wife,
were here on visit this week. He is
on his way South on a tour of inspection.
Captain w cambridge Hon, United
States navy, and wife are at the Hygeia.
Miss Fannie ingalls, has gone TO WASH
ington on a visit TO Major and Mrs.
Vickery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
Sad Death at scotland Neck.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., March 1S.-
Special )-There was a sad death at
Hotel Lawrence here yesterday. Mr. j.
S. Dow. agent for the British-American
Mortgage Company, of New York. has
been coming to this place attending TO
business for the company for about a
year. a few days ago he was taken
sick here. and his physician soon pro-
nounced the case pneumonia. Mr.. Dow
would not agree that his wife be notified.
She lives in Montgomery. Ala. trained
nurse was telegraphed for from Norfolk,
and everything was done for him that
sklful treatment and careful nursing
could do. but he died yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Moore, another agent Of the
company, was sent here 10 take up the
work and attend to Mr.. Dow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
TWO ASSISTANT SECRETARIES.
They Are Said to- Have Been Deter
mined Upon.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March H.
1t is stated with positiveness that two
OF the three assistant secretaries OF the
Treasury have been determined upon.
They are General o. IA Spaulding, OF
Michigan. and w. b. Howell. OF New Jer-
sey. The Third Assistant win be deter
mined upon after a conference between
Secretary Gage and the President. Gene
raj Spaulding was appointed Assistant
Secretary, and given charge OF the GUS
toms work OF the Office, under Secretary
Window. lie retained his position till
the end of Mr.. Harrison's term. and
proved one Of the most efficient assistant
secretaries that ever held office.
Mr.. Howell Is at present private sec
retary TO Assistant Secretary Hamlinl
He has risen from the ranks. ana Is tho
roughly familiar with the work OF the
Treasury Department.
Mr.. SpaTdings appointment is regard
ed as assured. There Is not so much
certainty expressed as TO Mr.. Howell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
RIFLING EXPRESS.
a Man Arrested on That Charge mt
RadfOrd.

EAST RADFORD. VA, March 10
lsnecial)-Last night officer Henderlite
Of the Norfolk and Western railroad
while ON duty. saw a door of the freight
denot open. and when he looked IN dis
,,.te,e5 a young man who is employed
,i,bt-workman trying TO open an eN-
- a. nackage He placed him under
p.rost and put him IN jail. This morn
a., the officers searched the young man
-, ,as and found a lot OF goods that were
.,"i,,,ed 'o,,D by the express company. There
80 heen a suspicion on the part or the
-, mat all was not right. and a close
.'es,'S "e''S was being kept. preliminary
,..tst was called but postponed until the
,5tb me young man Is named hen
dr,cks. and came here from Abingdon
about three months ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14

cord office TO the Naval Observatory.
Chief-Engineer G.. II. Kearney will be de-
tached from the Cincinnati and return
home on the Detroit The orders OF Lieu
tenant-Commander j. u. Briggs TO the
Marblehead are revoked. Paymaster c.
w. Slamm Is detailed as payrnaster at
the New London Naval Station. Surgeon
G.. p. Lumsden's order TO the Constela-
tion are revoked, and Acknowledgment
T. l.. Pleadwell ordered In his stead tenn
porariIy. being detached from the New
York Naval Laboratory for that purpose.
Assistant Surgeon d. n. Carpenter is or
dered to the Franklin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
NORTHERN METHODISTs.
Third Days Session of Their Con-
ference at Roanoke.


ROANOKE, VA. March 13.-(Special.)-
The third days session Of the Vii gnia
Northern Methodist Conference began
this morning at Lee-Street church at $3.50
O'Clock with a large attendance, and
Bishop Mallalieu, Of Boston, in the chair.
Revs. ]. NJ. Newton and L. J. Hutchin-
son were elected to elders orders =. NJ.
Pippln, NJ. n. Davenport, n. b. Fleenor,
and J. +. Giles, were elected 10 deacons'
orders.
DR.. G. T. Newcomb. dean of Grant
University, Of Chattanooga, was Intro
duced to the conference by Bishop Malta
lieu, and made an address in the interest
Of his school, and the work done by the
Church in the South.
FINANCES.
At the conclusion of his address, DR.. M.
S. Hard, Of the Church Extension Board,
made a ten-minutes speech on the work,
in which he stated that the Virginia Con-
ference had received from the board
1861 as loans and S2S,679 as actual dona-
tions. a total of SA9S9. The total amount
asked for by the board was 800, Of
which 1901 was given. or the forty-seven
charges in the conference only three
failed to take up a church-extension col
lection. The total membership Of the
conference he said, was 9,S5S.
+. NJ Pippin, \. B. Fleener, NJ. n.
Davenport, and j. +. Giles were admitted
to full connection with the conference,
with impressive ceremonies, In when
Rev. r. J. Cooke, of Chattanooga, de-
livered an eloquent invocation.
WOMEN IN THE CONFERENCE.
A vote on the eligibility Of women to
membership in the General Conference
resulted in II I'm favor and l3 against. on
the question OF admitting ministers and
lavmen TO equal representation in the
General Conference. all the ministers
voted against the proposition and TO let
the representation remain as il was.
Or. Cooke. of Chattanooga, editor or the
Methodist Advocate Journal, delivered
short address in behalf of his publication.
EVangelistic services were held in the
afternoon conducted by Drs. Boswell and
Reed of Philadelphia, and tonight Rev
DIR Hard. OF Philadelphia, delivered an
interesting address on Church ENten-
sion" at the Academy of Music.
Tomorrow at $50 A. NJ. the conference
will hold a love feast, followed by the
of deacons and a sermon Dy
Rishop Mallalieu. In the afternoon at
o,cIock there will be an ordination or
elders and a sermon by Rev. DR.. Boswell
Of philadelphia. At night there VIII be a
song service. conducted by DR.. Reed, and
a sermon by Dr. Boswell. The pulpits OF
OH the Protestant churches of this city,
Sole,n and Vinton will be filled to-mor-
80, morning by members of the con-
farence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
Naval Credit Rejected.

BERLIN, March l3.-The Budget Com
mittee Of the Reichstag, has rejected the
governments demand for an extra credit
for the purpose of building two additional
cruisers
The committee also rejected the demand
Of the government for the grant OF
6730O0 marks for a torpedo-depot ship
and a demand for a credit OF 1850. 900
marks for ths construction OF torpedo
boats. The vote on the former was Is
to II, and on the latter 16 TO /.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
Want IL Set Aside.

WINSTON. N. c.. March lS.-(Special.)--
The sunprelerred creditors interested
have entered suit 70 have the assignment
recently made by j. L. Casper set aside.
A motion Will be made before Judge
Green, on the 10th instant, praying him
TO remove the trustee and appoint re-
ceiver to take charge OF Mr. Casper's
mercantile and tobacco business.
winston shipped 100000 pounds OF manu-
factured tobacco this week