Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-17
FAyQUIER SPRINGS MAY STILL DE
SITE OF INSTITUTION.
GOVERNOR TYLER and PARTY.
They Return to Washington from
Alexandria Court-House-Matter of
Discharges from Fourth Regiment.
Other Washington Items.


valids and disabled during the war with
Spain, was suggested by an offer from
Mrs. Hamilton Fish, Of New York, TO pur-
chase the property for that purpose, pre-
sent it to the government, and have it
named in honor of her grandson. Captain
Hamilton Fish, who was killed in front
of Santiago. The offer was privately
made to the government, and the greatest
secrecy was maintained regarding il, but
it win be remembered, as stated in this
correspondence, that an officer of the
Medical Department was sent to the Eau
quier White to inspect it, with a view TO
creating such an institution as above
stated. Some OF the officials in the sur
geon-generals Office approached to-da y
on the subject, admitted that the pro-
perty had been inspected for such pur-
pose. but they were unaware that the
venerable Mrs Fish had had anything
to do with the matter, although such
might have been the case, without their
knowledge. However, as will be recol-
lected, the inspecting officer made an ad-
verse report, stating that while the sani-
tary conditions of the White Sulphur
Springs were excelent-almost unsur-
passed-the railroad facilities were made
quate, and for this reason IL could not
be utilized for a soldiers home.
My informant states that Mrs Fish still
insists on establishing the Hamilton Fish
Home and has rendered a donation of
10000 to the government, and further
that location has been selected at some
point I'm Alabama, the acceptance of which
is now under consideration by the govern
ment.
1t is argued here that there is no point
in Alabama which is as healthful and so
well suited for a soldiers home as the
Fauquier White, and there is said to have
been subsequent movement TO have the
matter reconsidered. If the railroads are
not near enough. it would be an easy mat
ter TO build a branch, out Of the ample
means Mrs Fish would provide. or this
might be done by the government.
DEATH OF MISS STEVENSON.
Miss sallie Stevenson, of Fredericks-
burg, died to-day at the Metropolitan
Hotel. at an advanced age. She had been
sufferer for many years from a spinal
trouble, and moved about with difficulty
on crutches, but was always cheerful
and was a great favorite with her asso-
GATES Some months ago, as stated in
the Dispatch at the time, she had a ee-
we're fall. and fractured her left .ower
limb, since which time she has fingered
in great pain, confined to her bed.
Miss Sallie was the daughter of Colonel
Carter Stevenson, and sister of General
Garter Stevenson, the latter a distinguish
ed Confederate officer and her uncle, An
drew Stevenson, was Minister to England,
and Speaker of the House Of Representa-
tives several terms. She is said to have
been clerk in the Confederate Treasury
Department during the war between the
states, at the close of which she went to
Kentucky, where she resided for awhile
with well-known family Of that State,
who were her near relatives. Some TWEEN
ty years ago she was appointed to
clerkship in the Treasury Department
here from Kentucky, which position she
held up to her demise.
She was dearly loved by a host of
friends, especially at the Metropolitan.
where she had lived since her arrival in
this city. She was an intense Confeder-
ate, but nevertheless, had the respect and
esteem OF all the officials in the depart
ment with whom she came In contact no
matter from what part of the country
they may have come.
Her remains will be taken to Freder-
icksburg for interment.
GOVERNOR TYLER AND PARTY.
Governor Tyler, accompanied by Sena-
tor Daniel, Representative Rixey, and
Colonies Shelton and Willard, of his staff.
returned TO the city this evening, on the
conclusion Of the dedication ceremonies
at the Alexandra county courthouse, at
Fort Meyer. Governor Tyler and his
aides repaired at once TO the War De-
partment, where they were lucky in find
ing the Secretary Of War still in his ofIics. |
The Governor had quite an interesting
and fO him SatiCfa intarvfax.r .titl,
the Secretary. but in the absence of neces-
sary communications from General Lee
which viii not be forthcoming for seYe-
raj days, did not press the matter OF dis
charges from the Fourth Regiment, TO
be filed by transfers from the Second and |
Third.
Governor Tyler will probably return |
here during the present week, or send |
member Of his staff, TO conclude the pur-
pose Of HIS interview OF to-day with the |
Secretary Of War.
This evening he called on friends from |
Southwest Virginia, who are stopping at |
the Metropolitan, and after u pleasant |
hour returned TO the Ebbitt. He and |
Colonel SHELTON retired there early to- |
night, and will leave by the 4:30 train to- |
morrow morning for Richmond.
Representative w. A. Jones is in the |
city, as is also Representative e. Z. |
both of whom had brief talks
With the Governor and Senator Daniel.
PERSONAL NOTES
Major Raleigh r. Daniel who has re-
turned TO the city from Richmond, now
has a law office here at the corner OF
Eleventh and j. streets. northwest.
Il. o. Troy, Nj. Litman, Charles Hall
Davidson, Petersburg. Va; c. II. Rufiin,
Va.-Metropolitan.
Colonel James S. Browning and family,
II Pocahontas, are in the city, stopping
II the Metropolitan.
A. l.. Lumsden, OF Richmond; A. l..
Riyerton, Va; Sidney Hor-
on, Lynchburg; r. b. Glen, Winston, n.
=; Charles r. Straus, Richmond. Va
National.
w. Nj. Habliston. Richmond; j. w.
4ynch, Roanoke. Va; Mrs. II. Bowles.
Edwin Cooke, Richmond-St.
amas.
Ri. -. Calwell. Harrisonburg. Va; T. L.
laugh, Virginia; l.. ID. George. Pepola,
"a; Il. NJ. Foster. Columbia. va.-How-
I'd House.
POSTAL
Among the fourth-class postmasters re-
emily commissioned are the following
uIius ID. Campbell. vashti, N. Ca
Office; Thomas u. Woody.
,ethei Hill, N. c.: Mamie f.. Bandy,
entire Mills. Va; samn E. Tucker. Co
ambian Grove. Va; Glover y. wilburn,