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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
ON THE PENINSULA.
York Courf-Acauittcd- Capital
Personals.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, February 10
Special 1.-The regular monthly term Of
Judge Smiths court for York opened
yesterday at Yorktown. The docket was
unusually light. John Morning, who was
indicted i'm April for burning a barn be-
longing TO Gustaye Helm, was tried at
the May term, and given three years in
the State Penitentiary. The case was
taken to the Circuit Court, and new
trial granted. After several delays
caused by sickness Of counsel, the case
was taken up yesterday, and Morning
was acquitted. The Commonwealth was
represented by Z. st. George Wilcox, or
Newport News, and the prisoner by Judge
r. l.. Henley. of this place. Owing TO
the number of times this case has been
before court It had become the talk Of
the county. and when it was called yes
terday the courtroom was hled with
people from all parts Of York.
Professor John G. King, Of Hampton
is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Peter I.
Powell.
Mr.. BENJAMIN Franklin Wolfe, who has
been down I'm bed for over two months
sick, IS now reported on the mend.
Mr.. Willie owens. Of Manchester, IS
here visiting the family Of Captain j. II.
To9ham.
The painters and carpenters were at
work Yesterday on the old courthouse
and will thoroughly overhaul the build
ing. as ordered by the Council and Board
of Supervisors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
WYTHEVILLE.
4 Fire Near TOwn-Personai ana
General.

wYTHEVILLE. VA. February 10
(Special)-Yesterday morning, about IL
o'clock the suburban residence of Mr..
S. Rush Huffard caught fire in some mys-
ferrous way and but for most deter
mined fight on the part or the hre COM
pany and the citizens generally, lasting
for fully half an hour Mr.. HunaId >
house would have been destroyed. The
main norton of the building is con-
structed Of brick, while an ADDITION III
the rear. two stories high, Is OF frame.
The fire originated in this addition
nearly the entire roof of which was IN
flames before the fire was discovered
For some time 1t looked as If the bedCu-
fnl home was doomed, but the untirins
offorts of our citizens, finally eXtin-
euished the flames. The loss is heavy
but it is covered by insurance
The will of Richard Jackson, one OF the
most prosperous farmers in the lower
end OF the county, was probated mere
Yesterday, Mr.. James x. Hoiensworlh
qualifying as administrator, giving Dond
in the sum Oh $500.
Or. William Nye, Of TazeWel' Is Vlsil-
ing at his old home here.
DR. Bert Caldwell, of Newbern, Pulaski
county. is here on a visit TO his father
and mother.
Airs. DR.. Norman. who has been visit
inc in Roanoke, has returned home.
The revival continues at the Methodist
church with increased interest.
Mir Harry Lee Crockett will return to
Chicago in few days.
ON account of the bad condition of the
roads the farmers of this section are
having great trouble to get to and from
The local markets with their products.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
FREDERICKSBURG.
Tramp Creates a sensational Fire
Briefs.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA February
16.-(speciaI.) 1.-THE barefooted tramps
told of in to-day's Dispatch were turned
over 10 officer Tansil this morning by
Mayor White, with instructions to him
10 pay their fare TO Brooke. eight miles
north Of Fredericksburg. One Of the
crowd objected to a barefooted northern
tour at this season, and started to run
in the direction of Richmond. The Of
ficer emptied his pistol in an endeavor
TO stop him, and a large crowd that had
gathered at the depot Joined in the pur-
suit: and after chase Of mile or
more the fellow was Overtaken, and
made TO start In a northerly direction.
The dwelling Of y. l.. Landrum, of
this county. near the Bloody Angle"
was totally destroyed by fire Sunday
morning. Loss unknown; partially COW
cred by insurance.
Mrs. Elizabeth Satterwhite died at her
home. near KNOXVILLE in Orange county,
Sunday night. Her brother Mr.. John
Sorrel. is extremely III.
Vhere will be a festival at Greene's
School. Stafford county, next Friday
night. February 18th. for the benefit Of
Register chapel.
a Stafford Courthouse special says:
Miss Belle Bloxton, of Williamsburg, Is
there. visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank
Eustacc."
Mr. Scott Bryan, who has been very
nl with pneumonia, is reported some
what better.
Messrs. j. A. Boals and James Con-
ners: Captain II. $. Hamilton, Mr.. Ro-
bert Peterson. and Mr.. r. II. Caldwell.
Of Western Pennsylvania, were i'm this
city to-day. en- route for their homes.
They have been the guests Of l.. G. John
son. of the POwhatan gold-mines who
has been showing the party our agricul-
tural. timber. and mining properties.
They expressed themselves as much
pleased with our section.
Mrs T.. II. Jones. Of Hickory, \. {"
who has been the guest OF her sister.
Mrs. ID. c.. Bowman, will leave for home
in the morning
Mrs j. S. Kaufman, or Newport
News. who has been visiting friends
here and in the county, left for home via
Richmond this evening
William Jackson. better known as
"Big william" colored man, died sud-
denly night before last, near Rappahan-
mock Academy. Va; aged ~ years. He
had voted the Democratic ticket at every
election since the war. and prided him
self on being as good a Democrat as
"Ben. Hill"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BusI-
NESS CENTRES OF TIE WORLD.
Prices OF Money, Bends, Stocks,
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, Cattle,
Country Produce, &C., ForeiEn
and Domestic.

NEW YORK. February l6.-The I'M
provement in political affairs abroad. and
the sharp recovery in American securi-
ties in London had a stimulating In
nuence at the opening Of the Stock EX-
change here to-day. The higher cables
were accompanied by buying orders in
Northern Pacific. st. Paul. and Louis
VILE and Nashville, and this added to
the buIish sentiment. Local operators.
who were free sellers yesterday on the
war-scarce, changed front, and their pur-
chases had much to do with The advance
OF 1-2d2 81 per cent. which subsequently
followed.
Sugar was the feature Of the dealings.
and figured for $500 shares, in a grand
total Of 1859 shares. The price opened
al 1l2, rose to 1145-s. and left off at
l1f3-S.
The result of the Lexow Committee in
vestigation up to date has been to create
a bullish sentiment on the stock. A
rrmor that the decision In the Woolsen-
Arbuckle case will be in favor Of the
sugar people led to purchases. Late in
the day a report was current that Claus
Doscher, and others, formerly interested
in the refining business, attracted by
the profits made by the concerns outside
of the American company, intended TO
erect a plant in the neighborhood Of
Planters Point The other Industrials
we're weak for a time, but later improved,
I'm sympathy with Sugar.
Railway stocks advanced moderately,
and were firm throughout. good de-
mand prevailed for the high-priced IS
sues. and Lake Shore rose | 5-8 TO l5i 3-S,
and Consolidated Gas 3 1-2. to 1912. odd
lots Of New York New Hampshire. and
Hartford brought 10. The strength OF
Consolidated Gas was due to rumors that
there will he no adverse legislation at
Albany this year. The Manhattan stock
was pressed for sale. and fell 10 S l-2,
on reports of an impending reduction in
the dividend Western Union dropped
IL. to 81, and later rallied to 81 3-S. IL
was said that the Governing Committee
of the Stock Exchange at their meeting
tomorrow will take up the question of
the ticker service. An important con-
tingent OF the Stock Exchange desire to
stop the distribution of quotations. as
now conducted. The Western Union con-
trolls an important part of the ticker
service.
speculation at the close was strong.
Net changes show advances OF IA TO
21-2 per cent. Consolidated Gas, how
ever gained ID per cent.
Bonds were strong and higher to-day.
The sales aggregated H.5s7ooo.
Treasury balances: Coin, $l24OSl'2@
currency. sj7,72S,09o.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy, at 11-2ql 81;
last loan at H.. and closing offered at
11-2; prime mercantile paper per
cent
Bar silver, 6i5-S. Silver at the board
was steady.
Sterling exchange steady. with actual
business i'm bankers bills az ASdAS5 IL
for sixty days, and A.SGA.S IA for de-
mand: posted rates. A.S5 i-2uA.SS; com
merclal bills, si.S3 1-2@A.Si IL.
Government bonds higher. state bonds
dull. Railroad bonds steady.
STOCK QUOTATIONS..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
FINANCIAL.
Reorganization
Norfolk and Western
Railroad System.
To the Holders of REORGANIZATION
Certificates for Bonds and stoclsi

tn the Holders of Reorganization
Certificates for Bonds and stocks;
ON and after February "a. 1897. holders
of REORGANIZATION Certificates issued by
THE MERCANTILE TRUST COMPANY
for Bonds and Stocks Of the
Norfolk q Western Railroad Co.,
c,.Ro,poLe A. Southern Railway Co.
and the Lynchburg q Durham Rail-
road Go.
may exchange the same at the office or
Tho Trnst Company, Equitable BUILDING,
New York. for the securities OF the new
comnanv TO which they are entitled.
The new bonds are 1or @gV 1 ana NVoV
each and the shares are for 500 each. Ar
ran5,onents have been made with the Re-
argsni1ation Committee whereby holders
% anr,f6cates entitled to fractions OF a
- or ~ a share may sell such frac-
,Sons or buy such amounts as may be ne
casearv 10 entitle them 10 an entire bond
r 81 antire share, at the office OF the
OF g an Cnmnany; the price of fractions
, It's eved bv the committee from time
-. ,Tr,n according 10 quotations on the
gatd.rs transmitting Reorgnniza-
,,o Certificates by mail will please
,,aicnte whether they wish to sell
an huv fractions, and whether they
,,.. the new securities sent to
,,,o, Inv mniI or by express at their
own expense.
THE MERCANTILE TRUST COMPANY,
Inv LOUIS FITzGERALD, President.
New York. February le 1897.
fe l7.ls.2l. ~. 2GSMh 1-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
Hampton Notes.

HAMPTON, VA, February 16.-(Spe-
c;alO-E. A. Thomas, engaged in bust
ness on west Queen street, has made an
assignment to f. 5. Collier. trustee.
AT the next meeting of the Town Coun-
oil n MAYOR will be elected. Several Of
our citizens are mentioned In connection
with the place
The condition OF Mr.. Robert Massen-
burg does not seem 10 improve. He con-
tinues a very sick man.
II is said that the crop Of peas planted
IN this county will not be so heavy as
heretofore.
Foot-ban men say that the Hampton
eleven for the next season VIII be very
strong. Several new and expert players
will Join.
several new residences are in course Of
construction in the West End.
politics are very quiet in this county
Only a few minor offices are 10 be filled
in many and there is no scramble for
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
FROM BAR TO PULPIT.
A Lawyer 10 Enter the Ministry-A
Prisoner Escapes.

ROANOKE, VA, February l6.-(Spe-
cial)-William Lunsford, prominent
member OF the Roanoke Bar, authorizes
the announcement that he VIII abandon
the legal profession and enter the Bap-
list ministry. His home church, at Nin-
ton. will make application Tor his ordina-
,ton which will take place some time in
March He has practiced law about
twelve years in this city, and AT one
lime. was prominently mentioned for
Judge OF the Hastings Court.
Harry wainwright a prisoner az the
civ iail. awaiting trial on charge OF
larceny. made his escape this morning
tbrough the coal-cellar. and up TO this
time has not been recaptured'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17

newspaper man OF this city. whose mystic
rious disappearance from his home In De-
cember last was announced through the
press at the time. returned here this eve
ming from Orangeburg. S. c.. where he
has been engaged for several weeks ar
ranging for the production Of amateur
theatricals Several days ago his wife
located him at Orangeburg and left here
Sunday for that place. with the result
that she returned to-day, accompanied by
the missing man. Sherman's disappear:
ance created quite sensation at the time
and until heard from last week ii was
feared he had destroyed himself. The
cause Of his sudden disappearance has not
becn cxDlained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
OFFYEY.
The Victim of the Mad-Cat Bite Do-
Ing Well.

OFFLEY. VA, February l6-tSpe-
cial)-LIttle Susan Malone. the e.
months-old victim OF the mad-cat bite.
who was taken TO Richmond last week
I'm quest OF maidstone, and subsequent-
ly carried TO the Pasteur Hospital. In
New York, is reported 70 be doing quite
well under treatment. and the physi-
cisians in charge say she can be removed
IN ten or fifteen days
The mad-dog scare sim continues. but
while many don't propose 10 take any
chances with strange CANNES. some OF
the reports are greatly exaggerated a
fox-hunting neighbor OF Mr. Malone a
man OF much "woodcraft." was attract
ed by the peculiar cry OF the mad
cat several days before II bit the chiid.
and urged the family TO KIN II; but his
advice was not heedet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17

NORFOLK, VA, February l6-(Spe-
c,al)-J O. Wilson, white man from
North Carolina, was in the Police Court
mis- morning. on the charge OF making
himself "a nuisance by cscorting to the
Academy Of Music last evening Corrine
Beu a notorious negro woman she
was glso up on the charge OF crea ing
a nuisance. and was nned w. WINE her
49,, was assessed s.. Wilson protested
No. The woman was an acquaintance OF
30 and that he had the right TO take
hor n a place OF amusement If he wished
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
vibrating In TunefuI Accord,

me the strings Of a musical instrument
,be nervous system In health harmonic
nsIeasantly with the other parts Of ~,
system. But weakened or overwroush,
iiss,y,tsorate n with the great tranquilllzei
nd tonic Hostetter's stomach Bitters
which promotes digestion. bilious secre'
,,nn and a regular action OF the bowels
md and prevents malarial, rheumatic, aho
Kidney complaints. .-----,.-.----------' --
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET

Richmond, Va, February 16, 1897.
No auction sales on Change. and pri-
Vate sales very light.
Revenue collections: Cigars and ciga
rrettes;, SSO7.6o; tobacco, N,75l70. Total,
Bright loose sales were better to-day in
point OF quality, while prices continue
about the same. More mahogany ana
bright wrappers were on sale. the former
selling up to $50 Sales will be large again
tomorrow with a nice line Of wrappers
promised.
Dark sales, 64.555 pounds, and II lac
highest price No change noticeable in
quotations. The usual sale tomorrow.
Mr.. NJ. w. Lewis. of Milton. n. c., was
here to-day, shaking hands with old
friends.
Messrs. Robert Kerr e. Sons circular.
dated Liverpool. February 1st, says:
Very little business done early in Janu-
airy, but things picked up later. and on
the whole fair amount of trading was
done. Good and fine western wrappers
are scarce and cannot be replenished be-
fore next import. but a s that is reported to
be of a cutting character there does not
appear to be any good prospect of many
being in IL. Brights We're in demand but
buyers seemed difficult to please and
most particular i'm their selections
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
LYNCHaURG LIBRARY.
A Charter Granted-The Bonrd of
Governors.

LYNCHBURG, VA, February 16.-(Spe-
cial.)-O petition of Messrs. Charles NJ.
Blackford, John w. Craddock, f. S. Kirk
patrick. and 4. r.. Long, and Miss Anna
J. Jones' Judge Stafford G.. Whittle, OF the
Circuit Court, has granted a charter TO
the Lynchburg Public Library. The char
ter was granted on the 18th instant, and
was returned here to-day and filed in the
Clerks office. The Beard Of Governors
consists of Messrs. John w. Craddock,
r. l. Owen, Max Guggenheimer, Jr. r.
G. II. Kean, n. r. Bowman, a. Coke
Smith r. II. r. Adams, Peter j. Otey,
John D. HOrseley, T.. c. Hammer. George
NJ. Jones, j. r. Gillian, Charles NJ. Black
ford, r. S Kirkpatrick, Jacob III. Frank
lin y. G.. Manson, Jr o. b. Barker. c..
V. Winfree, +. p. Christian, r. T. Watts,
A. r. Long, j.. c. Glass, William Hurt,
J. p. Pettyjohn, Anna l.. Jones, Elizabeth
d. L. Lewis, Maria W. Marye, Roberta NJ.
Strother, Mary T. Kinnier and Lillian
y. Franklin, and by the terms OF the
charter. which is a very interesting docu-
ment, they are empowered with full au-
thority i'm the conduct Of the affairs Of
the library. The library is for the white
people Of the city. The value Of real
estate to be held by the library is limited
by the charter to $4,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17

new question TO him. and that he could
only promise TO take the matter into
prayerful consideration.
MURDER TRIAL.
Inc case OF Harvey Bell. charged with
INC murder OF his wife. Nettie Bell. was
Va'lcu III the Corporation Court this
s'a'ihooh' After some delay. the follow
ing jury was empaneiled: @. !. Bowyor
=; . farrar' a. J. Davis, J. W. Bishop
w. G. Harris. O. r. Marshall r q
Moore. S. w. Pace w. G. Wood. G. r,
Abbott. Richard Pace, and l.. T. Drum
heller
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17

received this morning over the number
estimated carried prices at the yarcs
lower. Provisions were weak. In yn-
pathy, and were likewise depressed by tne
weakness OF wheat May pork closed
II lie lower. May lard i-2c. lower, ana
May ribs i0c. lower
Hides were IN good demand and zuongi
stocks were light: natives, heavy. i-zc.i
light, lie: native cowss heavy, 5-3c.;
Hight. l-tc.; butt brands. heavy, l-zc.'
light. Z i-2c
The leading futures ranged as follows;
unaninr ILL ma. .nuaar- Cioainx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
Death In Rappahannock.

WASHINGTON. February N.:~espe-
c,al)-AIIss PaltIe Hambr.c. the beauii-
mi and accomplished daughter OF WIZ
Tam Hambric. died at her fathers home.
near sperryville. Sunday afternoon about
half-past o'clock. She was N me
bloom OF youth. and her many friends
could hardly believe the sad news.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
a. Cut Pure and simple,

NEW YORK. February le.-Georger *.
blanchard. commissioners OF the JOINT
Traffic Association, SAID to,uas iho
reduction in rates by the Cumberland
60 Dianatch. freight line operated
no the Norfolk and Western railroad. n
= cut. pure and simple. No notice OF II
Vas given 10 the Joint Traffic Associa-
ton. The cut could not be considered
NV the Board OF Managers OF the assoc
ciation to-day. because there was No
quorum. II will be considered when thero
Is q Quorum
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE. MD, February 49,
Virginia As new, 70 IA asked; do. Cen
fury. 62G62 Ii; Northern Central, 70
asked: Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
1sts lOOI-2 asked; Baltimore and Ohio.
income. A. 49, Baltimore and Ohio. in
come. %, G; Gas. go l-2G61; Gas. bonds,
rs. no.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
Mr.. Chnnlcr's Condition.

GOTHAM. VA, February lG.-tSpecial)
John Armstrong Chanler. who has been
confined TO his room at Merritt Mills. with
n severe attack OF la grippe. left for New
York on Saturday last, accompanied by
bie broiher. Winthrop Chanler. Stanford
White and Mr.. Maxwell. Mr.. Chanler
IS mach improved. but still in very
weak condition. and will be absent seve-
raj months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
Mr.. wilson's salary.

As president of Washington and Lee
University. Hon. William j.. Wilson will
receive a salary Of 5000. In addition to
a handsome residence. rent free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17

Rlchmond Va, February is, lSyI
Quotations: Wheat-Longberry 50 TO
&c; mixed. Sc TO 92c; shortberry IS 10
&c; No. red 81 to 92c. Corn--White Vir-
gina, 80 to 3lc.: No white. 3Oc.: No. >
mixed 29c. Oats-No. 2 mixed. p IL TO
&c; No mixed. 20 10 to 2Ic.; winter seed
oats, "a to 40c. Rye. nominal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
LONDON AND PARIS.

LONDON. February 1s.-Bar silver,
% 1l-isd. Consols. 1l2 is for money. and
l12 1916 for the account.
PARIS. February l6, 40 p. M.-Three
per cent. rentes. 1O2f S5c.. for the ac-
count
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
MONEY TO LOAN

We have SEVERAL SUMS OF MONEY
nov, on hand that we can place at once on
RICHMOND CITY real. ESTATE.
SUTTON AZ CO.,
corner Tenth and Bank streets.
fe l4-Su& W.T. 2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
A Wanderer Returns.

LYNCHBURG, VA. February le.-(spe-
ciaI)-John w. Sherman, well-known
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
STATE suxDAy-soHooL SOCIETY.
Meeting of the Executive Committee.
Murder Trial.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, February
15.-(Special)-A meeting of the Execu-
tive Committee OF the Virginia Sunday
School Society was held at Wright's
Hotel to-day the chairman-Supefintend-
ent O. T.. Vawter Of the Miller School
presiding. There were present: Cap
tain Nawtor; John p. Pettyjohn. OF
Lynchburg: Rev. +. H. Gwinn. Of Glade
Springs. j. c. Matthews. CT Charlottes-
Vile. W. r. Jones, OF Richmond; a.
Lee Knowles. Of stanton. and Professor
Ormond stone. OF the University. The
committee attended 10 various matters OF
routine business, and appointed sub-com-
mittees In various sections OF the State
10 raise funds for the purpose OF
thoroughly organizing the Sunday-schooi
work OF the State.
WOULD CONSIDER.
The president. Captain c. T. Vawter,
Was authorized 10 appoint the Rev. Dr. }.
William Jones as State organizer, pro
Yiaed the way be clear" DR.. Jones was
called IN and Informed of the action OF
the committee, and said that It was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bonds maturing In not
less than ten years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
upsnin,. ni,nsr. lowest Ciosiu

Cash quotations: Flour was quiet ana
STEADY: hard shipping patents Ni5fisaio.
bakers, 81 70. IN sacks: soft wheat bakers,
tuS3; winter wheat, Sifi$f30 In wood.
No. 2 spring wheat. ~ i-su73 5-Sc.; No.
red. So 5-S0Si 5-sc. No. corn. q 3-4c. No.
oats, Is 5-SNl5 SIC. Mess pork. per bar
rel S.S0GN.S5. Lard. per 100 pounds,
s2S2 i-2u$3SS Short rib sides. S39oQSiO:
dry-salted shoulders, si.25aSi50: short
clear sides. SALE l-1aSi.25. Whiskey. N.l.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-07-19
RUcKER TO BE COLLECTOR.
hUSAEh ~ De NNLAA-O ANAS'
Major Smyth Is To Be Given the At
lenta Postoffice.

Washington. July 17.-(Special)-It has
been practically settled that the winners
fer the Atlanta appointments are to be
Rucksr for collector and Smyth for post
master. That was determined today when
Walter Corbett. acting for the state com
mittee. and Henry RucIer had confer
cnce with the president
They went to the white house about
half past O'Clock and had long tax
with the president IN the cabinet room
The PRESIDENT stated TO th,m that Sena-
tor IIanna had suggested this solution.
Senator Hanna had strongly Endorsed
Rucker FOR collector ana the president
- stated. adding that Re h.,d about madi
up his mind 20 appoint the coiorcd mah
TO that place. The president stated At the
same time that he would appoint MAJOR
SmA tn as postmaster.
This solution Fuckers friends have all
the time considered the proper one, but
until the past few days Major slny IN
HIS not seen ii that way. lie Is BOW
agreeable 10 this arrangement, however,
aud il can he stated As a certainty tina,
the appointments Of Ruck.r AS col"etpr
ard Smyth as postmaster VIII he made.
Tie appointment of kUCker VIII lessen
I.yous's chances for the Augusta post
office but Lyons has al the time urged
Fuckers appointment
The Senat. to.iIy confirmed the appoint
ment Of Dr i'm HHghcs 10 b. postmaster
a. Burning Cham. OIL.