Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
"srRICTLY BUSINESS" MEETING.
Gathering of virginia Democrats nj
Wasbtugton--Othcr Notes.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 9.--(Spe-
cial.)-There is a small gathering OF the
Virginia senatorial clans here to-day,
which indicates that there Is something
in the wind. The arrival OF Senator
Martin and Representative Epes Jester-
day afternoon was followed late last night
by that of Senator Daniel The lat
ter stopped, as usual, when Congress Is
not In session, at the Metropolitan,
where Senator Martin also generally
stops, but this time the Junior Senator
went to the Colonial formerly Worm
ley's). where Representative Epes Is also
quartered. This afternoon Representa-
tive Hay accompanied by Mr.. George
L. Browning of Madison, an attache OF
the House of Representatives, and said
to DO q prospective candidate for the
Virginia Assembly, made their appear
ance on the scene, and Immediately re-
paired TO headquarters, at the Colonial.
About the same time the Hon. I. c.
Pitcher, Of Midland, Fauquier county, and
Hon. II. II. Downing, of Front Royal,
put in an appearance. and there may be
others.
What does the gathering mean?' l
asked one OF the gentlemen.
ooh, nothing"
"Nothing?"
Business" was the brief reply.
Senator Daniel attended a session OF
the Industrial Commission at the Maltby
House, and at its adjournment returned
to the Metropolitan. He did not go up TO
the Colonial, but later in the evening SEN
ator Martin, Representatives HAY and
Epes, State-Senator Pitcher. ana otnerS
went to the Metropolitan, where they had
an extended conference with the senior
Virginia Senator.
Representative Swanson arrived to-day
and Joined the class.
Some supposed the Senators and Repre-
sentatives were here looking after census
supervisorships and other offices In that
bureau, but the absence OF any or the Re-
publican leaders in Virginia dispelled that
Illusion. Ii was clearly conference OF
the friends of Senator Martin, though
none Of those present would say so. Inc
only response to my inquiry as to the
subject under discussion In the confer
ences this afternoon and tonight came
from the same gentleman l met this
morning who again promptly and briefly
replied Business"
FEDERAL BUILDING SITES.
The last Congress made appropriations
Newport News, Va, Salem Winston, N.
c.. and Elizabeth City, n. c.. but so far
the sites upon which the structures will
be reared have not been decided upon.
News Is understood TO be virtually de-
cided upon, but MISUNDERSTANDING
the-Treasury Taylor has delayed final
action until next week, to give an inter-
ested party a hearing.
The Winston Salem site has been fully
considered, and a decision reached, but,
at the request Of Senator Pritchard, no
action will be taken until he can be
heard by the Secretary. The Senator
is expected here next week.
The Elizabeth City site has not yet
been considered. An agent OF the de-
partment's, who inspected the various
places offered. has made a report, which
Is now on the desk of the supervising
''O spKINLEY's "OPEN DOOR,"
The incumbent of the Office of ship
ping commissioner" at Baltimore, VINO
was succeeded by q Republican. This
Office came under the scope OF the fresi,
dents recent civil-service order. 30,
said Treasury official TO me to-eaS
there are such ofhciaIs az N weIi mack
ND and prepare 10 walk the plank.
PERSONAL.
Hon Henry Fairfax and Mr.. ID. II. Ten
nant' of I.oudoun county; Hon. Charles
G. THOMAS. OF New Berne. n. -; MT Jo-
seph Il Robinson, OF Goias99ro ~ M, a.,
and Mr. q. X. Niche and wiff, OF Char-
,otteeviile are at the Metropolitan.
"a n scott. j. l.. Butler, OF Reidsyille,
n O. and RI. J. Smoot and Miss Mary
smoot. OF Luray, Va, are at the Nati0nai.
POSTAL.
Among the fourth-class postmasters
commissioned to-day are William Z. So
gleston, Lucia, va, ana cyrus W. Spell
Ger. Linville Store, ~. 1.
new Office has been established at
Gambrill. Fairfax county, Va, with John
q. Hail as postmaster