Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
covrRyoR TYLER's APPLICATION
roR A BOAT For THEM.
THE SIREN At THEIR SERVICE.
she can he Obtained Whenever the
state Wishes Hcr-Poultry Exhibi-
ton in Russia-PcrsonaI and Postal
Notes.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 4.-(Spe-
cial.)-In reply to an inquiry from me
Lieutenant Sutherland, who has charge
of the division touching naval reserves
in the Navy Department, said:
yes. Virginia did make. some time ago.
an application for boat for the use and
training OF her naval reserves, but this
application, L think, was made with a
string to 1t. Assistant Secretary Allen
informed Governor Tyler that Virginia
could have either the Viking or the Siren.
both being at the Norfolk navy-yard. We
hayo never heard anything from the Gov
ernor since, IN relation to the matter
The Viking has been assigned to another
post. but the Siren is still at Norfolk
and at the service of the State Of Virginia
| whenever the latter wants her."
The Bureau OF Construction and Repair
has under consideration the smaller and
unarmored cruisers provided for by the
last Congress.
POULTRY SHOW IN RUSSIA.
The government authorities have re-
ceived note from the Russian Ambassa-
DOR, dated Washington, February Is, 1899,
In regard 10 the poultry exhibition to
De held In st. Petersburg from May 18th
10 I'd. During the exhibition competition
OF incubators viii be held. Persons ,desi-
rous of exhibiting should deliver their
ihcubators not later than April 9th, at a
place to be indicated by the committee
with accompanying description OF con-
struction, directions for use, and price
The percentage of chickens Matched, sim
Of
facility OF survey, maintenance of
steady temperature, and comparative
cheapness will be considered in awarding
the prizes.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Senators Daniel and Martin were called
upon by quite a number of Virginia ana
other residents and visitors at the CAPT.
tai to-day. Among others who had
lengthy conferences with the senators
were General Bradley r. Johnson and
his son, Mr. Bradley Saunders Johnson.
While there Is no information TO that eff
feet, it is conjectured here that an effort
was being made TO secure an army posi-
ton for the younger Mr.. Johnson. The
General and his son left for their home
to-day. Senator Martin left Ior Rich
mond. Senator Daniel ~ still here.
Rev j. ID. Stafford, ID. d., will leave
duties during Lent. DR.. Stafford viii
stop in Richmond, where he Is to lecture
this evening, and afterwards he will go
to Atlanta to visit Rev. Or. Gum. In
Richmond he will be the guest of Bishop
Van de Nyver, who has made repeated
efforts to Secure the services of this elo-
quent divine for his church. DR.. Stafford
will return to Washington in time to de-
liver his lecture on Macbeth next sun
day.
Postmaster Benjamin Weisiger of Man
chester, is in the city on business with
the department, and is stopping at the |
Hotel Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. Davenport and Miss |
Fannie jenkins. of Richmond, are regis |
tered at the Ebbitt.
r. w. Cofie and son and Charles d.
Glenn, of Richmond are at the Hotel
Johnson.
Mr.. Ben. Lipscomb, OF Richmond. is I'm
the city, stopping at Wizards Before
returning home he Will visit Boston and
New York.
POSTAL.
Among the fourth-cass p0stmasters ap-
pointed to-day were the following:
North Carolina-Julia A. Whitmire,
Lofts, Pennsylvania county; II. l.. VIII
lams. Merchant. Gates county; w. b.
Estridge, Mint Hill, Mecklenburg county;
u. Robert Griffin. Monroeton, Rocking
ham county; julius W. Denning, Wyatt
Mills. Wake county: Reid Queen, Phenoy,
Mitchell county; Minnie Sykes, Rock !
Spring, Orange county; John L. Kersey |
Rockingham county; w. w ;
Carter, Vance. Iredell county; r. r.. I'M {
stead. Willardsvie, Durham county;
James c. Winsted, Winsted, Person 5
Nirgnia-Mary f. Williamson, Cook, CAR
roll county; Margaret G. Lee, Greendale, {
county; William j. Rogers,
Asso. King George county; Cora v Cos
ten Bader Potomac Mills, Westmoreland
John A. Esser. Stoneza. Wise {
Alonga \. Full, Wheaton, Ian ]
caster county. {
Observation-Disclosures i. chart, {
chart, Va; L. Dorus. l.. r. Dunn, Bowl
ng Green, Va; Joseph NJ. Hines, Enon-
glle.. |
ARMY ORDERS. {
Commissary-Ser Diedricn b. Bos- {
eleman appointed April /. 1899 from SER I
yeant-major, First United States Artl- '
ery), now at Sullivans Island, $. c., will J
De sent to the Josiah Simpson General 5
Hospital, near Fort Monroe. Virginia, and !
'eport TO the commanding officer. for Z
luty.
Lieutenant Charles f. Parker, Second :
United States Artillery, will proceed to I
Fort Monroe, Virginia, and thence to {
Cleveland, o., on official business per- !
aiming TO the construction Of a range {
md position finder and upon completion Y
hereof will return TO his proper station. $
Private John Grady, Battery Il, Fourth 6
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