Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04


cordially. but a few hours later permitted
the announcement Of the appointment Of
Colonel Male.
Governor Tyler stated TO a Dispatch re-
porter that political reasons did not enter
into the appointment Of Colonel Nalle
that It was made for the reason that he
was the ranking colonel of the Virginia
Volunteers, and in every way highly
qualified for the position.
Senator Jeffries, of Culpeper, has been
working hard TO secure the appointment
of Colonel Male. and was much elated
when it was announced. He had the
pleasure Of first receiving the Governors s
decision. and Immediately telegraphed
the newly chosen officer Of his appoint
ment
THE NEW ADJUTANT-GENER
Colonel Male is &c years of age, and n
native Of Culpeper county. He graduated
from the Virginia Military Institute in
1861. and soon after enlisted in the Vir-
ginia Volunteers. In 1851 he was COM
mssiOned lieutenant-cOlOnel of the Third
Regiment and became its colonel on No
yember Is, 1885, Upon the appoint
ment Of General Anderson to the ad-
jutant-generalship he commanded the
First Brigade until the election of Bri-
gadier-General Alonzo L. Phillips. He
Colonel Male has always been warm.
personal friend OF Governor Tyler. and
an enthusiastic State soldier. He was
an ardent supporter of Major Tyler in the
gubernatoria fight last year. When
General Anderson. who has been In the
service nearly twenty-seven years. was
appointed Adjutant-General to succeed
the late General Mcdonald. and it became
necessary toI elect a new brigadier, there
was an exciting contest between Colonel
Male and Colonel Nash, of Norfolk. and
after several meetings and many ballots
the honor fell 10 Colonel A. l.. Phillips.
MAKING UP THE BOARDS.
Governor Tyler will probably announce
the appointment of certain boards of visi-
tors of State institutions to-day. He
spent an exceedingly busy day yesterday
receiving callers and debating answers
to the numerous letters he has received.
asking for the appointment Of certain
persons to various State Offices 1t is
understood that the changes in the boards
will be very numerous. The Governor
appointed several notaries, among them
Mr.. y. Thomas MOsby, of this city.
Governor Tyler and family attended the
service at the Second Presbyterian
church Sunday morning, and in the eve
ming they went TO the First Presbyterian
church 10 the union communion service,
conducted by Rev. Dr. Jere Witherspoon.
There were a number of callers at the
Executive mansion yesterday and last
night. a few intimate friends Of the
family taking dinner.
Professor George w. Miles and wife,
Of Radford; Mr.. Carter Glass, of Lynch
burg: Mayor Green of Radford. and
Misses Helen and Susie. his daughters.
returned home yesterday in the special
car which bore them here with the guber-
material party.
Mr.. Helms Assumes Charge.
Mr.. George NJ Helms took charge of
the penitentiary yesterday as Superin-
tendent, having qualified Saturday. Mrs
Helms arrived in the city last night, and
they will take up their residence at the
SUPERINTENDENT residence in a short
while, possibly this afternoon.
Mr.. Helms spent the day inspecting the
institution, and becoming acquainted with
his new duties. Mr.. A. w. Finch, who
will have charge of the State Farm, also
spent the greater portion of the day at
the institution
Mr.. 5. VI. Donald finally declined to ac-
cept the position of First Assistant Su-
perintendent as the Dispatch had fore
casted. and Mr.. W. II. White Of Rich
mond was reappointed. The application
OF George Z. Seay, Of Fluvanna county,
endorsed by Senator II. ID. Flood and
numerous citizens, for the place as guard,
was presented TO the Superintendent. The
application sets forth that Mr.. Seay is
u disabled Confederate soldier, and was
removed from the position OF guard with
out cause.
Major Lynn's accounts were examined
carefully by Mr.. III. b. Boudar, expert
and found to be correct In
every particular. Major Lynn is now in
stalled in his home on west Grace street.
but will leave in a few days to visit his
brother in California.