The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
VIRGINIA CAN
GET THE VIKING
For Training Her Naval
Reserves.
'DANlEL AND MARTIN
Have Lengthy Conferences with Many
Have Lengthy Conferences with Many
". Virginians in Washington,
MANY BRIDAL COUPLES WENT
On Mrs. CHS Big EXcursion-Thc Ey-
. cursion Was Success Incubator
Competition 20 he He'd in Rus
sia-Mr. Is. II. Wcisigcr in
MashingtOn-Many New
POstmastcrs.


reply to my inquiry Lieutenant suther-
land. who has charge Of the Division Of
Naval Reserves in the Navy Department,
said:
Yes. Virginia did make some time ago
IN application for boat for the use and
training Of her naval reserves, but this
application was made. / think. with a
string TO it. Assistant Secretary Allen
Informed Governor Tyler that Virginia
could have either the Viking or the Siren.
both being in the Norfolk navy yard. We
have never heard anything from the Gov
crnOr since in relation TO the matter.
The Viking has been assigned TO another
post. but the Siren IS stnl at Norfolk
and az the service of the State of Nir-
Einia whenever she wants her"
The Bureau of Construction and Re
pairs has under consideration the smaller
and unarmorod cruisers provided for by
the last Congress
HAVE MANY VISITORS.
Senators Daniel and Martin We're called
upon by quite number OF Nirginians
and other residents and visitors at the
capital. Among others who had lengthy
conferences with the Senators We're Cen
eral Bradley II. Johnson and his son. Mr..
Bradley Saunders johnson. While there
IS no information 10 that effect IL Is con-
5ectured hero that am effort was being
made 10 secure an army position FOR
the younger Mr. Johnson The General
and his son left FOR their home to-day.
Senator Martin left for Richmond Sena-
tor Daniel IS SIN here.
MRS GILLs EXCURSION.
Mrs CHS excursion which arrived
yesterday. IS n big success. The Chesa-
peake and Ohio train, on which she came.
e.fr.r.
fists. among whom were some egth bridal
couples. Among the latter was one elop-
ing couple To-day tho visitors are sight
seeing and are delighted with the new
ih-orv
POULTRY EXHIBITION ~ RUSSIA.
The department has received note
from the Russian Ambassador. dated
Washington. February 22. 1889. I'm regard
10 the poultry exhibition to Doe hold
IN 81. PETERSBURG from May 18th TO 223.
During tho exhibition q competition OF
incubotors viii be held. Persons DESTROYS
OF exhibiting should deliver their incu-
iators not later than April nth ut "a
place 20 be indicated hy the committee.
with accompanying description of con-
structiOn. directions FOR use and price.
The percentage NJ chickens Matched, SIM
plicity and durability Of construction. fa-
Ciity Of survey maintenance of steady
Temperature. and comparative cheapness
Will Ue COnal.DffrI in awarding the prizes.
ARMY ORDERS
mssary- Sergeant Diedrich p. Bos-
ieleman appointed April .. 1899. from
Fereeant-maior First United states Ar
tiucry1. row az Sullivan's Island $. C..
will Dc sent TO the Josiah Simpson Cen
sral Hospital near Fort Monroe. Va.
and report t0 the commanding officer for
duty
Lieutenant Charles IT, Parker. Second
United States Artillery Will proceed 20
FORT Monroe Va. thence 20 Cleveland.
o. on official business pertaining 10 the
construction of a. range and position
finder. and upon completion thereof will
return 10 his proper station.
Private John Grady. Battery T. Fourth
United States Artlller. Fort Monroe. Va.
viii bee discharged from the service, and
IS entitled 20 travel pay.
PERSONAL
Rev. j. u. Stafford. ID. d.. viii leave
town to-day for rest. after his ardu-
Gus duties OF Lent and Holy Week. Dr
Stafford viii stop I'm Richmond where he
e. billed 10 lecture this evening. aiter
which he Will go 10 Atlanta TO visit Rev
Or. Gum I'm Richmond he VIII be the
guest of Bishop Van de N>Ver VINO mas
made repeated EFFORTS 10 secure 'Ne S'.
vices or this eloquent u'lhe lot ms 'huIcn'
DIT stafford Viii return 10 Nas.iNs' on
in time 10 deliver his lecture on Mdooe'"
as advertised, next SUNDAY.
Postmaster BENJAMIN Nrlsiker' OF
hanchester' va, is lh the cily on bnsl-
ness with the department ana is stopping
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