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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03
sHEEPsHEAD DAY RACES.
Events Mt the Cincinnati Track
WaIixoyer for Patchen.


sHEEPsHEAD BAY. July 2.-Although
an inviting programme was presented
here to-day. and the conditions were
favorable for hrst-class sport, the at
.endance was not very large. The prin-
cinal features OF the card were the races
for the June Stakes and the Spendthritt
gandicap for 3-year-olds. The former
vent was a foregone conclusion for
scottish Chieftain, who was made faNofIte
al odds of s to over Cassiopea- lie as
sumed command at the ftye-eights pose,
and won as he pleased. The Spencthrift
stakes went to Formal, after desperate
finish with Gold Crest.
First race-fve furlongs-Successful o9l'
sloane. 3 10 % won, with Mana II. second,
and Nina Louise third. Time, TO-
Second race-one mile-Forget es
Powers. 10 10 y won. with Tfnge second,
and Deerslayer third. Time. lao %.
Third race-the June Stakes, Futurity
course-Scottish Chieftain Q1, Iaral, to
81 won, with Rodermond second, and Cas-
siopea third. Time. i12 %.
Fourth race-Spenthrift Stakes, one and
one eighth mlles-Formai Qs 10 81 won.
with Gold Crest second. and Cassette
third Time. :55.
Fifth race---slx furlongs-Paladin QG.
/ Sloane 6 TO u won. with Zanoni second.
and Agitator third. Time. liza
Sixth race--handicap. mile and three
urlongs-Counsellor Howe 81. LamleyA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

west Franklin street, between First and
Belvidere.
The delightful affair was arranged by
Colonel and Mrs. c. OBJ. Cowardin. who
were rendered that musical organization
BY Colonel George r. Gather command
er Of the Fifth Maryland Veteran Corps.
The Colonel is very proud Of his musi-
cal organization, and justly 50. AS Mrs.
Cowardin is vlce-regent OF Maryland,
Colonel Gather left 1t due her and Colo
mel Cowardin that at least an hour OF It's
stay in Richmond be placed entirely In
their hands.
MANY MARYLANDERS PRESENT.
4 very happy idea it was that led
Colonel and Mrs. Cowardin to use the
band in serenading Mrs. Davis. They
sent tickets TO a number of friends, prin-
cipally Marylanders, TO attend the ,sere-
made. When they reached the MOTEL
they were ushered 10 the Frankln-street
entrance. which had been enclosed by a
wire railing. Seats had been provided,
and it proved charming place to while
away an hour.
The programme rendered by the band
was selected especially for the occasion
by Professor William II. Pindel, the
leader. Its rendition was OF the highest
order from an artistic standpoint and
stamped the organization among the best
Of existing musical bodies. 1t follows.
Maryland and Dixie. .Pindeil.
IL Trovadore............ Nerul.
Cocoanut Dance....................h armah'
Cujus Amman trombone solo,. .Rossini.
Midway Plaisance descriptive polka
Tobani.
FL Captain.
THE PROGRAMME A TREAT.
The first selection, the arrangement OF
| Professor Pindell, was particularly pleas
| ing to Mr.. Davis. In fact, the whole
| programme was rare treat lot the us
| tinguished lady.
The concert caused large number OF
| ladies and gentlemen to gather on the
sidewalks on Franklin street, in the
| vicinity of the hotel. They enjoyed the
music as much as those favored with in
| vitations.
During a portion Of the concert, Colonel
| and Mrs. Cowardin, and Miss Parker
| Ramsay. the beautiful sponsor Of Mary
! land. sat with Mrs. Davis. To them
| she expressed herself as charmed with
the bands renditions.
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE.
Among those invited were: Colone
and Mrs. Ridgely Gather, Mr.. and Mrs
| George w. Hyde. Colonel and Mrs. VIII
son c. Nicholas, Mr.. and Mrs. Ihoma.
| Slmonton. Mr. and Mrs. Edison Brown
| Mrs. A. ID. Clements. Jr., Mrs. r.. +. IL
Lawson, Mr.. ]. Frank Dammann. Mrs
| George w. Park. Mr.. Wesley French
Major ]. W. NJ. Brady, MIR. Charles
| Gather, Dr. Gather. Captain T. II. Ward
| Captain Nelson Poe, Jr., and Lieutenant
A. T. Shut, Of Maryland.
A bevy OF pretty and charming youns
ladies', who were also present. were MIS-.
Mamie Sullivan, Miss Eta Stewart, an,
| Misses Mamie and Mary Nicholas, maid.
Of honor to Miss Ramsay, the sponsor.
After every selection the band wa
| given liberal applause. and when the sere
| made was over. the guests seemed loati
| to leave, so charmingly entertained hat
| they been.
The Fifth Veteran Corps and band wer'
the guests OF the Commonwealth Clul
| after the serenade to Mrs. Davis. TIT
band rendered a concert, and severa
hours were most enjoyably passed away
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03
The snufhInnd,s Hero.

CTo the boys IN gray, in whose fathiM
hearts Is enshrined the glorious memory
of Robert L. Lee. these lines are m
scribed by their author, Walter Thomas
Pope)
Southland, attune thy lyro to sing
The praise OF him whose name viii rlP'
Down through the distant ages,
OF all thy noble sons, not one,
More deathess fame has ever won
On field, where conflict RACES
Twas the day Of greatest need,
He came. thy gallant sons 70 lead
on fields OF battle CORY;
His losty courage did inspire
me boys ia gray with souls on fire.
TO night for home and glory.
The southland callsl he gives up an
IN her dear cause 20 rise or I"i'
To conquer or 10 die.
In that dark hour he stood alone,
The brightest star thai ever shone
In ali our southern sky.
No name in this or other age
That shines as bright on glory page
No soul from stain more ttte.
OF all her sons. who bled and died'
The grandest-oid Nirginia's pride
Her own-her matches Lee.
He dld not fall on crimson field, .,,,.
40 foeman's lance could pierce the sAiea
Our ch!eftain proudly wore ..
lie rode ONLdltilr-t Wa.
Ana knightly swor. uplifted hisA,
Where deadly cannon roar
When in defeat our cause was hurried,
When glorious b9ttle-haSs were luIAeo'
And Southland's hopes ola nee.
lie laid his stainless blade away.
And bid farewell 20 boys m gray
Who bled; oh. South, FOR thee'
When wars dark cloud had passed away
lie lived 10 see a brighter oAS
pawn on our sunny land, IL,
And on the crimson neid OF 4i,,.
Whers heroes fell and lost thcH i'e
In union. now, We stano'
wa ,s,a him with our southern dead
nSo 60 a,,,",nn's sun OF golden red
Vs. sinking Ia the west
~. afss,,~ On sacred soil To-Day
h.,,r,,., ,ne fallen boys In gray
our chief;ain lies at rest
,v,s, tovnll natures soul IS stirred
" n. ,'.,n,s when gladdest songs are heard
ia ~ ~ s,,eetest Aowers bloom.
s,stsly danes and maidens TAR
WI 49, earlands that are rich ana rars
TO decorate his tomb
A., long as southern hearts DO beat
/ a.onnd our annual fires Wen meet
| IL memory OF thee.
The grandest hero OF them All
| tvSo Drew their sword at Soutblano's CALI
| our own Immortal Lee. %.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03
DANIEL WON'T RUN.
He Writes That He IL Not Vice.
Presidential Candidate.
washington Evening star. ZdJ

washington Evening star -d.)
Representative Jones, Of Virginia, one Oh
the deiegates-at-large to the Chicago con-
yention, is In the city on his way TO chi
cago. lie is accompanied by Judge
rbopas f. Blakeny. one OF the delegates
from the First Virginia District
Mr.. Jones was seen this afternoon oy
reporter as TO his alleged intention 10
support Boies In the convention lie saiu'
II have spoken favorably OF Governor
Boies. but : am not tied TO any man.
ike Rlend very much. l think he is an
able man and is a logical candidate OF
the silver men. There is growing reel
ing for MIN in Virginia. l have not de-
cided what ] will do. ] DO not believe the
members of the Virginia delegation nave
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

The name OF Cecil Rhodes's co-plotter.
Belt. Is pronounced as II It were spelled
like the English word bite" The brilliant
opposition humorists OF England are
getting fine service out Of II In a punning
way. The very best use which they have
been able to make of the opportunity has
been In connection with the old proverb
about TIA "S6s bitter Bit"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

explosion at 4i5 A. M. until Mahone came
70 thelr relief at about y.
The beautiful historic military map
showing the minutcst detail OF that herSo
encounter. prepared by Mr. La Motto no
ticod In the Dispatch on Tucsoay' was
placed on exhibition In the winno" oi 70
II. Taylor. Main street. opposite the pos'-
office. yesterday, and VIII remain inc
during to-day. after which Il will be de-
posited with the ladies at the MUSEUM Tor
permanent exhibit
Colonel McMaster and Mr. La Motto
have been invited by Judge Bernard, OF
Petersburg. the eminent local historian
of the fight, TO visit the mine. and they
will probably do so to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03
Lee Mission.

The mission is aware Of how many de-
mands will be made upon the Richmond
public the coming week, still, knowing so
well. as II does, OF the great suffering
among our poor from ali kinds OF acute
and chronic diseases, IL must stiil beg Tor
the 'cup Of cold water" The Mutual Ice
Delivery Company is generously giving ice
10 the mission at a large reduction, thus
helping most substantially. Let our good
people see that the treasury is never
empty. During the past week the receipts
have been as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

one OF the many visitors at the old
Iibby-Prison site, corner Twenty-frst and
Cary streets, on this occasion was captain
John w. Holland. who is at present a
member Of the Ridgeley Brown Camp. OF
Maryland, and visiting here as a guest oil
Camp No. Ill, Washington, ID. c.
Captain Holland was a member OF the
washington Artillery. Picketts DIVISION
L.ongstreet's Corps. in 1862 and 1888. In
1851, when Colonel Milford and Colonei
Robert Old, commissioners OF Prison Elk
change. entered into a contract between
the two governments TO have private
boxes received via flag Of truce for oihcers
confined In Libby, General Winder, pro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03
PLAY FOR MRS. DAVIS
The Veteran Corps Band Discourse
SYsetly Under Her Window.
RECEPTION TO THE SPONSORS.
A Brilliant Entertainment by the
Sons of Veterans, Assisted by the
Daunbters of the Confedcracy-Re-
ceiycd by the Governor.

A complimentary serenade was rendered
Mrs. V. jefferson Davis by the veteran
Corps Band, that splendid musical orgahl-
cation. OF Baltimore, from to > O'Clock
last evening. Mrs. Davis sat In the parior
Of her suite OF rooms on the Franklin
street side Of the Jefferson Hotel. The
band was stationed on the second bal
cony, and the sweet strains OF music
could be heard for blocks around, and
was very much enjoyed by residents on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03
INCIDENTS OF THE LAST DAY.
Ovation to Mrs. Picl1ett-Notes from
the Parade--Personal Points.

Mrs. General Pickett. who occupied
one of the carriages In the parade along
with Mrs. Davis's party, was enthusiast
cally received wherever she was recog-
nized, and many of the old veterans rush
ed forward and shook her hand. On the
grand-stand in Monroe Park, before the
ceremonies were begun, at the request OF
several OF the old soldiers, Mrs. Pickett
stood up few seconds that all might see
her, and many We're the cheers she re-
ceived.
Among the prettiest decorated buildings
along the line OF march was the Common
wealth Club. large cannon peeped over
the beautiful grounds as II from a Tor
tress. and those OF the old veterans ssho
espied II were forcibly reminded OF their
days IN the army.
The ice-water which was placed in bar
rels all along the line Of march by the
Sons OF Veterans, at the instance OF the
. Dispatch added no nttle TO the comfort
OF the veterans during tho hot march.
and they refreshed themselves often from
the big vessels on the sidewalks. The
concert, which was by far the most unique
entertainment OF the week. was also got
ten up at the Dispatch's suggestion.
Colonel f. w. McMaster who COM
iaanded Elliott's South Carolina Brigade
al the explosion OF the mine in front OF
Petersburg. Is In the city, with his con-
tingent OF veterans who took part In that
perhaps. the most desperate fight IN the
annals OF war. Among his gallant vets
IL Sergeant Thomas j. Ia Motto. OF CO.
lumb.a. s. c.. whose company held the
- traverse north Of the Crster from the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03
RECEPTION TO THE SPONSORS.
A Splendid Entertainment Given In
Their Honor at the Temple.

The entertainment given at the Masonic
Temple last night in honor OF Miss Win
ME. Davis, the sponsors. and their maids
OF honor was a most enjoyable affair.
The Grand-Lodge room OF the spacious
building probably neve' presented more
inspiring and beautiful appearance. 4,
was decorated with Confederate colors
and palms and the contrasts were very
lovely. There were about four hundred
people in attendance. and although Miss
Davis was detained In New York, the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

tween John r. Gentry l20Si9 and Joe
Patchen coo proved TO be something or
a iizzle at Washington Park to-day. Cen
try was out OF condition and much dis
tressed. II was practically a walkoyer
for Patchen in two straight Time, 2:Ool3
and 2O5s-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

The second district conference OF the
Young Mems Christian Association VIII
be held in Fifth-street Methodist Episco-
pal church, Manchester. to-day. .to-mor-
row, and Sunday. DR.. Tudor Will make
the opening address tonight. and Rev;
Mr.. Halght Rev. Mr.. Nn5ent ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

The British flag floating over the store
of Mr.. Powell Dunn Is the nag OF tnat
nation that was run up at the unVeiiihg
of the Jackson statue, and was saluted
by the Virginia troops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

Orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices VIII be
sure to please YOU .4-......-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

families. No man occupies a higher place
In the affection and esteem OF Tennessee
people than he.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-03

yost marshal OF Richmond. appointed
Captain Holland as inspector OF theso
boxes He was ordered on duty at lADoy
in 1854, under Major Thomas L. 4uiHei,
commandant Of Richmond prisons u,
far as can be ascertained. Captain Hol-
land IL the only official present on TINS
occasion who was on duty at Libby Prison
during the war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-09
POSSIBILITY OF EUROPEAN WAR.

A European war is always imminent,
and the conditions are such that it is
never very remote. Europe itself is an
armed camp. Each one Of the great
powers maintains an army or navy. one
or both, so large as to be a terrible bur-
den on the people, and always it is only
a question of time when these forces
will be brought in action. The spark
that will fire the train is always ap-
preaching from some quarter. 1t is
almost an inevitable result of the mill
tary system of Europe that every one
Of the great powers should show a readi-
ness to fight on any provocation. Their
jealousy and distrust Of each other COM
pei the maintenance of great standing
military establishments, and in order to
keep them in good fighting order every
government has to cultivate a spirit of
military loneliness and a sort of "swag-
ger" which implies that war is more
honorable and manly way of settling
disputes than arbitration. When to this
is added the fact that each one of the
powers already lays claim to some pos
session which the others dispute 1t is
evident that war is never far distant
1t was inevitable that England and
Germany should soon or late come in
collision in Africa They are both ag
gressive powers. both already have ex-
tensive possessions in Africa, and both
are determined to hold what they have
and get more. .England's policy has
been to contract the lines around the
Transvaal republic, colonize the country
with British subjects and eventually abb
sorb it. Her claim of suzerainty, based
on the treaty with the Transvaal gov
eminent Of 1884, has afforded her an ex-
cellent leverage for pushing her plans,
and If DIR. Jameson's raid had been sue
cessful the days of the Transvaal gov
eminent would have been numbered,
and British suzerainty would have been
changed from a diplomatic claim to an
established fact.
The position taken by Emperor Will
liam is a logical necessity of the situa-
ton. 1t means that Germany has de-
termined to draw the line against British
aggression in South Africa, and 1t may
foreshadow a long and bloody contest
between the two powers for ascendency
in the dark continent. Such a contest,
once begun. would, of course, lead to
general European war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-09
WANTS THE LOAN TO FAIL.

There is a growing feeling that the
President does not desire his so-called
popular loan to succeed. If he had so
desired it would have been offered in
such way that the people could have
subscribed. Now, individuals who would
take few hundred dollars of the loan
are debarred by the difficulties connected
with making bids. If the President had
announced that on the LIST day of Feb
ruary bonds would be put on sale in
some public depository in every county,
at a fixed price, there is every reason to
believe that the loan would have been
popular in it's success. But If the form
in which the loan is advertised is against
its success there is still another reason.
Less than a year ago the President made
a contract to deliver 4-per-cent bonds
at a premium of a little over per cent.
These bonds. as soon as they were put
upon the market, commanded over 116.
This fact caused the country to believe
that he had not made the best trade
which could be made for the treasury
1t was asserted with much vehemence
that If the bonds had been offered to the
highest bidder the government would
have realized from 112 to lis for them.
Now, it stands to reason that if it should
be shown by the success of a popular
loan that the bonds of last year could
have been sold for ITO or 112 the Presi-
dent is placed in a very awkward posi-
ton before the country. The man who
lost the treasury nearly $40, 0O0, 900 on the
sale of $62, 100000 of bonds could not
again appear in his old role of the In
fallible One. His bad trade would stick
to him during his public career. When
ever. after such an expose, Mr.. Cleve-
land should become dogmatic in opinion
his foes would recall his failure of judg-
ment when he sold a bond worth 116 for
1O4.
Therefore, in view of the form of the
advertisement for bids and of the un-
fortunate position before the country
which the sale of the present bonds for
a considerably better price than those
disposed of year ago would place the
President, 1t IS fair to assume that he
will not weep if the loan he has adver-
tised should fail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-09

popular branch OF Congress. been so de-
cidedly hostile TO the free coinage OF sill
Yer as at present. There has not
been a Congress for years in which
the friends and foes of that measure
were not evenly divided or the friends
were the most numerous. In this Con-
gress the friends of sound money out
number the silverites by two to one.
Nor should 1t be forgotten that the I'LL
nois district in which the free silver
sentiment was Overwhelming in June was
carried by the Republicans in November
by large majority on a sound money
platform. When silver comes to larger
place in the worlds money it will be by
international action-a fact which such
men as Senators Teller and Wolcott
should be able to see.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-09
No Concerted Movement by Bankers
to Protect the Gold Reserve,
Which Continues to Dwindle.
TARIFF BILL IN THE SENATE
FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REPORT IT
WITH ONLY VERBAL CHANGES.
Possibility Of a Free-Coinage Rider
Discussed by the Republican eau
cus-The Bond Measure.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-The treasury to-
day lost $4,000 In gold bars. which leaves
she true amount Of the reserve sS1,sl6,02i
Nothing is known at the Treasury Depart
ment. SO far as can be learned, of any con-
certed movement by the bankers TO protect
the reserve by making gold deposits. and
up to the hour of closing the statement pub
lished yesterday that Zimmerman & For
shey. bullion dealers of New York, had de-
posted $4,000. had not been verified by
Assistant Treasurer Jordan. IN fact. the
only considerable deposit during the last
several weeks was made yesterday by the
Mercantile National Bank. which exchanged
$4,000 in gold for currency. So far as can
be learned. the situation shows no signs OF
improvement, and no surprise would be felt
here IL heavy shipments of gold should be
made on each of the fast-going European
steamers for some time to come. Arrange
ments are being perfected at the treasury
for the printing of the new bonds. and a
number OF applications for blanks TO be
used in making bids are being received by
each mail. No formal bids, however, have
yet been received. The treasury deficit for
the present fiscal year to-day reached s20,-
039, 439.
"A
learned from number Of prominent banks
In this city that they have been requested
often in the past few days to open gold ac-
counts. These requests have come from
customers. including some banks In the in
terror. The banks. however, have invaria-
bly, responded in the negative to such re-
quests, citing the fact that they would not
be justified by the clearinghouse agreement
in opening gold accounts. The result has
been that banks with large vault room have
received a good deal of gold in the last few
days, which they are now merely holding
as safe-deposit agents for the account of
country banks. Some Of this gold has come
from points far West as Chicago. and
bankers say that IL the amount so held
could be announced 1t would be a genuine
surprise to the street. Most of this is gold
that has not been in the treasury vaults for
many months. The shipments OF gold by
to-days steamers amounted to s., 1896
The Fourth National Bank has deposited
100000 gold al the subtreasury in exchange
for greenbacks. This was simply an ex-
change operation, and did not figure in the
gold reserve.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-09

istration an elective one. Then the people
would have a say in the matter.-Goshen
Timea
Moro tariff and less bonds would give the
people better satisfaction in these days Of
government deficiencies, Cleveland admins
trationa and Wilson industry destroying
measuras.-South Bend Times
1t is close question whether Salisbury
with his foreign affairs is in greater trouble
than Cleveland is with his domestic affairs.
Both SEEN to have more than they can
manage.-Richmond Palladium.
The bond issue is upon the country, but
had President Cleveland and his party in
Congress joined hands with the Republicans
10 increase the revenue more bonds would
have been unnecessary.-Muncie Times.
If Mr.. Cleveland has invited proposals for
popular loan to prove that popular loan
is impossible and that there is no resource
but syndicate. the people have the oppor-
tunity to settle his doubts decisiveiy. Four
per cent. of the deposits in the national and
savings hanks would more than meet the
governments demaDds.-Terre Haute Ex-
press.