Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
THE PAYNE PENSION.
THE HOUSE AGREES ON TWENTY
DOLLARS PER MONTH.
WAS A GALLANT OFFICER.
strong Appeals for N Larger Sum
Saved His Command Twice
younded-yirgiuia Personal and
Postal News-Briefs.

spirited debate in the HOUSE lo-udy V'~i
a conference report to allow the widow
OF Captain J. Scott Payne, Of the Fifth
United States Cavalry, pension or 200
a month. instead of $50. which she is
now receiving. The House, by very de-
cisive vote. refused to grant the advance
which was made by the Senate, and in
dicated its intention to adhere to the
policy Of limiting the pensions OF gene
raj officers to $50. and grading from that
sum down. The claimant in the case is
Mrs. Lucy Alexander Payne, widow Of
Captain Payne, who is younger brother
of General William II. Payne. of Fau-
quier county. Captain Payne's service
began subsequent to our late war. The
House agreed upon $50 per month. and
the report was returned to the Senate
for concurrence. Representative Mere
dith made two strong appeals in behalf
of Mrs. Payne. The report on the case
shows that Captain Payne graduated
from the United States Military Aca-
denny, and was appointed second lieu
tenant, Fifth Cavalry, June lS, 1906, pro-
NOTED first lieutenant May B 1901; re-
signed September IL. 1865; appointed Sc
cond lieutenant. Sixth Cavalry, February
3. 1873, and first lieutenant, September s.
1874: promoted to captain, June 4. 1919.
and retired as of that rank, April "a. 1856
on account OF disability originating in
the line of his duty
AN HONORABLE RECORD.
Captain Paynes record is a very hon
orable one. and he rendered very brilliant
f.. tha lf,1rN D
against the Utes especially in what Is
known as the Mik-river fight, wherein
the gallant Major Thornburgh lost mis-
life. After the fall of Major Thornburgh
the command devolved upon Captain
Payne. who made a gallant and success
ful resistance against overwhelming
numbers of Indians. bringing his com
mand out Of the dangerous position with
great credit. He was particularly men
TONED by his commanding officer for his
conduct in this affair, and was recon-
mended for promotion, which for some
reason never came TO him.
TWICE WOUNDED.
He was twice wounded during the fight
referred to, and was a great sufferer be-
fore his death. His widow is now In
feeble health, suffering from the strain
brought on by her faithful attendance on
her husband during his last Illness. She
Is without means. and dependent upon
her pension for the support OF herself
and two minor children.
Captain Payne died December 10, 1895,
from disease, originating in the service,
and his widow is now receiving the pen
sion of $50 per month, provided by the
general law
In view of the conspicuous and valu-
able service rendered to his country by
the deceased officer, and in the light OF
the widows invalid condition and press
ing necessities the committee recon-
mended the passage of the bill, amended,
however by fixing the rate of pension at
S2o uer month. The House took this
view. and the bill was returned to the
conferrees.
PERSONALS.
Mr. William r. Trigg whose remarks
before the Banking and Currency Com
mittee of the House are still the sub
iect of discussion in financial and legis-
Iative circles. arrived here this evening,
and was i'm conference with Chairman
walker and others who have the cur
rencv question under consideration.
Messrs. John II. Mayer. Barton Grundy.
and Mr.. Hotchkiss passed through here
This evening on their way TO Pittsburg
where they go to make arrangements for
tho next meeting of the National Grand
7 lodge of Masons Of the United States.
Mrs Butler. wife of Senator Butler
of North Carolina, held reception tnls
evening. at her residence. on q street.
which was largely attended by society
people here.
PERSONAL.
United States Marshal o. ]. Carroll, Of
paIoigh Y c. Is in the city, stopping at
the Metropolitan.
Professor William Thornton, Of the
University of Virginia, is in the city,
stopplng at the ST. James.
Judee Edmund Waddill OF Richmond
is registered at the National
w @. Taylor, of Richmond. is in the
citv stopping at the Metropolitan.
A j. Galloway, Of Goldsooro' ~. -
T.. l.. Hirshberg, or Rlchhoho, H. e
| Johnson. OF Richmond; II. y. Claggett'
| of Leesburg, and DIR. ). n. baiuersol'
| Virginia. are at the Ebbitt.
n q Leigh. of Richmond, is at the
Raleigh. ,, ~ r. and
~ Mckinley. of Danville, Va, are at
the Hotel Vendome. ,.
Nrs NJ Friscoe and Mrs. A. peacock
| ~ Richmond; A. j. Lyman, OF AsheVllIe'
N @. NJ. C. Wood. of Statesvllle, y, -
and William NJ Thompson OF the Chl-
,,orsitv of Virginia, are at the st. James.
NJ T Chambliss, of Richmond, Is IN
Tho ci,v and was a visitor at the Capitol
u,bera ne called on some members Oh the
| Virginia delegation.
POSTAL.
roues IT. satchwell has been commits
.toned fourth-class postmaster al
! Yeatesville, n. Z.
NIatI.messenger-s service has been estab-
usbed in Virginia as follows;
'puefaIo Forge. Rockbridge county, from
c,s"saneake and Ohio Railroad Route
,,aooo ! 10 miles; Norfolk and Western
na,Iroad Route 114O2l, 1.A miles. often
~ reouired. Terminate service from
S,ohrnarv %. 1897, between post-otfices
"a chesapeake and Ohio Railway Route
! :, 900 decreasing distance 1.10 miles.
ctar-service changes have been made
as follows:
North Carolina:
Isncolnton to Newton-From February
- 1897 change service so as to supply
Iugfown at it's new site, increasing dis
tance II mile.
Virginia:
| c,,pevs TO Thornburg-From February
| % 1907 increase service TO six times .
week Change schedule to daily, except
Voutav to Rockville-From February
% 1SN increase service to three times
week change schedule to Tuesday
Thursday, and Saturday