Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-09
VIRGINIA AT PARIS.
EXPORTS TO HAVE AN EXHIBIT AT
THE EXPOSITION NEXT YEAR.
The BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
I'm session Yesterday Considering
Railroad Assessments-A spanish
Cannon for the Capftoi squ"re-
state Medical Examinations Close.

the Paris Exposition as IL possible WITH
out an appropriation, such as many OF
her sister States have for this purpose.
For some time Commissioner Koiner has
been interesting himself In this matter
which he thinks is most important one
| to Virginia, and, as a result OF his EFFORTS
| in this direction, he has received re-
quest to furnish the United states De-
partment of Agriculture with list OF all
persons who own valuable mineral lands
| in this State.
The meaning of this request is that the
finest specimens Of minerals that can DC
procured in Virginia will be exhibited ~
| the Paris Exposition. The names OF those
who own valuable mineral properties In
this State. If sent TO the Commissioning
will be promptly given to the proper on
| ciaIs at Washington. Those writing Mr..
| Koiner should state the character OF tne
ore and its quality the county in when
IL is found, and the size OF the tract.
A LABOR EXHIBIT.
In addition to this, Mr. Montague. Com
missioner Of Labor, will endeavor to have
the state represented at the exposition.
lie has recently received from the poiiu-
cal economy section of the United States
Exposition Commission a request to for
ward for exhibition at Paris an epitome
of Virginia labor legislation, and dia-
gram showing the course OF wages In the
State for as long period as possible:
1t is also desired models or descriptions
Of life-saving devices In mills and mines
be forwarded. Mr.. Montague hopes to
have a satisfactory exhibit, though there
Is no appropriation for the purpose.
NO. SUCCESSOR TO MR.. BIGGER.
Mr.. Koiner will endeavor TO carry on
the work of his department without NIL
ing the position made vacant by the APP
pointment of Mr. Thomas II. Bigger TO
serve the unexpired term OF the late Colo
mel John Bell Bigger as Clerk OF the
House of Delegates. Mr.. T. j. Stratton,
who some time ago was granted leaVe
of absence has been recalled 10 the ONCE.
In conducting his department, the Com
missioner is using the most rigid econo-
my, though he is endeavoring TO prosecute
the work he has in charge to the best al
vantage with the limited means ne mas al
his command.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
The Board of Public Works, consisting
of Governor Tyler Auditor Marye, and
Treasurer Hartman, held session ol
several hours yesterday afternoon in the
Governors office. The question of the
assessment of railway property, was
under consideration. The various com
panies in the State were represented, as
follows:
south'ern-B. B. Munford and II. w.
Miller
New York, Philadelphia, and Norfolk
r.. e. Cooke and Thomas Ii. Wilcox.
Washington Southern-F. l.. Smith and
Il. ". Carstaddon.
Louisville and Nashville-C. o. Brad
ford.
Richmond, Petersburg and Carollna-W.
X. McKenney
and j. I. Doran.
Atlantic ast-Line-Alexande Hamil-
ton.
Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Yer
non-.James X. Cation and James Ia Cal
win,
Suffolk and Carolina-G. l.. Boston.
The board will continue the hearings
to-day.
1t is a significant fact that the report
which the Richmond, Petersburg and Car
DINA road made 10 the board Of
the amount OF freight and passenger
traffic over the twenty miles now COM
pleted south from Petersburg was re-
turned by the board for correction, ii be-
ing thought there was some mistake. the
total receipts were so heavy. The report
is probably correct. The entire right Of
way from Ridgeway to Petersburg, with
the exception of four miles, has been Sc
cured. There are twenty-one big saw
mills in operation along the constructed
line. The freight business is enormous.
A SPANISH CANNON.
Governor Tyler has received from the
War Department letter asking If II is
desired that one Of the captured Spanish
cannon be loaned 20 this State. Governor
Tyler directed Adjutant-General Male to
inform the department that the people
of Virginia would be very glad TO have
one of the trophies. 1t will doubtless be
received. 1t is the Governors intention
TO have IL placed in the Capitol Square.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
The State Board of Medical Examiners,
which has been engaged since Tuesday
morning in examining candidates for
license TO practice medicine in Virginia,
concluded its work at o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
There were 1913 candidates examined.
and the hall of the House of Delegates
and the Senate Chamber, where the ex-
aminations were held, were almost full.
The result OF the examinations will not
be announced for several days.