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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
CUBAN INsURGENT DEFEAT.
WeyIer Sails for Santa Clara
Operations in That Section.

HABANA. June 22.-lt is officially an
nounced that a detachment belonging to
the battalion of Cuba has defeated an IN
surgent force sat Pan de Azucar, province
of Pinar del Rio. killing nineteen of the
enemy. The same Spanish force the ofil-
clal dispatch adds, killed eighteen more
of this band of insurgents at other places.
There have been no skirmishes OF i'm
portance i'm the other provinces or Cupa.
The steamer Algiers which mas just
arrived here. brought 452 horses for the
use of the troops under the immaculate
command of General Weyler.
Miss Mary Wilberforce, OF the BRUSH
Red-Cross Society. has arrived here by
the steamer Leonora, in order to attend
the sick and wounded soldiers.
Mr.. Gollam. the British Consul-General.
gave a dinner tonight to the consular
employees and TO several friends at the
Hotel Inglaterra
Captain -Ge General Weyler sailed last night
for Sagua La Grande. province of Santa
Clara. on board the Spanish cruiser Her
nan Cortes. From Sagua he will go to
Cienfuegos ManZanilla, province OF SAN
tiago de Cuba. having previously sent
thirty-six battalions of infantry and a
strong force OF cavalry and other troops
of ali arms TO that part of the island in
order to commence operations against the
insurgents i'm the East and in the pro-
vince of Puerto Principe.
The Gazette to-day prints decree.
signed by the Captain-General. pardonlng
1Si persons previously banished from the
island.
The Spanish gunboat Reina Christina.
while reconnoitering the river ST. Anne
with her boats. had her sailors fired upon
by force of insurgents. The gunboat
was compelled to land a force of marines,
who dislodeed the insurgents at the point
of the bayonet. according to the official
report. with loss of life, not stated. on
both sides.
The Spanish gunboat Cuba Espanola. in
conjunction with detachment of Spanish
troops whose landing she protected with
the fire Of her guns. has defeated an in
surgent force in the vicinity of Camp
Echula. The insurgents are said to have
/ stired with the loss Of 100 men killed.
Captain General Weyler's decree au-
thorizing certain public works. with a
view TO providing employment for idle
laborers, was ISSUED to-day. 1t provides
for several railway lines in the provinces
of Pinar del Rio. Habana. Mantanzas.
and Santa Clara. 1t is estimated that the
various undertakings will involve the en-
ployment of 1850 men.
The decree also directs that the proceeds
of the sale of coniiscated cattle shall be
appointed toward meeting the outlay, and
instructs all municipal authorities TO have
funds necessary TO maintain the local
military hospitals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
DEFICIENCY BILL REPoRTfD.
Locomotive Works Claim - NoPtl1
Carolina Notes. ~

WASHINGTON, June 22-(Special -
As intimated in the Dispatch, the das
mand for the money appropriated In the
general deficiency pill became so strong
that 1t was reported to-day. The bi1
includes. besides the claim OF the Rlch~
mond Locomotive and Machine w orks.
numerous other Virginia items. among
them sums for carriers and other posts
office employees. which have previously
been published in the Dispatch. The btl
will be taken up and considered In the
Senate as soon as the tariff bill Is passed.
Mr.. ki Gudger. the obstacle In the
way of North Carolina consular appoints
ments arrived here to-day. II the block
ade Is not at once removed, he says. ie
will not be his fault. He will see the
President tomorrow, by appointment.
He was an applicant for the Shanghai
consulship, but that plum was given to
Minnesota to-day. The incumbent Is Mr..
Jernigan, well-known North Carolina
editor. Vancouver. another desirable
consulate, now filed by General Roberts,
of North Carolina, was taken from that
setts. The outlook for any desirable con-
the North Carolina applicants.
Colonel A. II. Boyden. postmaster a.
Salisbury. n. c., is here. with reference
to the appointment Of his successor. Ex.'
actly when his term expires Is a matter
OF dispute, but he ID ready to retire hk
the convenience of the department Cap-
tain Ramsey will be appointed his sucs
ceSsor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

the country has experienced during the
sixty years Of Victoria's reign. He gave
many facts and figures, showing the
wonderful prosperity that oll bins in the
island and introduced figures illustra-
tive OF the fact that Notwithstanding.
the Queen reign. the people govern. He
spoke at considerable length concern
ing the respect all Englishmen have for
the law. and in conclusion. told Of the
greatness OF the English empire.
SPEAKS FOR THE PRESS.
Mr.. Jackson was loudly applauded
When he took his seat. Mr. Cameron in
troduced Colonel c. OBJ Cowardln to
respond to the toast, THE Press" Colo
mel Cowardln made a most humorous ad-
dress repete with illustrative anecdotes,
and created several laughs. He traced
the growth of the press from the old
Franklin press. capable of printing 200
copies In an hour. TO the press of to-
day. which turns out thousands of copies.
He told of the completeness with which
current news Is now disseminated
throughout the world, and after paying
a tribute to England. asserted that her
adopted land transcends her by far In its
free press. which gives the latest and
most reliable news. Colonel Cowardin
told several anecdotes, and concluded
with the statement that the free, un-
trammelled, and just press is the bull
wark of all American institutions.
The speaker was generously applauded.
and when quiet was restored, Rev. DR..
Hoge. in response to calls. made a short
address. in which he paid a high COM
pliment TO England's Queen, eulogizlng
her not alone as a Queen. but as maiden,
wife widow D-
lIose took mis- seat his health was drunk
and three cheers were given him.
THE QUEENS ASCENSION.
Secretary Brine read letters of regret
from the Governor and others, and pre-
sented the following paper. of which, as
vice-consul, he is the custodian:
Circular.
Foreign Office. June 30. 1898.
Sir.-I have the satisfaction to inform
you that her Majesty was crowned at
Westminster on Thursday, the 18th in
slant with the accustomed ceremonies.
the particulars whereof are inserted in
the enclosed supplementary Gazette.
am, sir, your most obedient. humble SER
want, PALMERSTON.
To her Majesty's Consul.
The following cablegram was sent by
the association:
Secretary of State, Home Office, Lon
don:
The British Association OF Virginia,
sends congratulations to the Queen En-
press. ALEXANDER CAMERON,
President.
God Save the Queen was again sung,
after which. the company separated.
Among those present were President
Alexander Cameron. Secretary +. A. 5.
Brine, Vice-President f. NJ. Woon. Mem
bers-S. G.. Webb. r. c. Worthington. A.
G.. Lasceles. J. L. Jackson, w. NJ. Leath-
ley. f. NJ. Walton. j. Ainslie, II. +. w
Sothern, George Clark, +. Greenwood
and ]. r. Williams. and the following
guests: Rev DR.. VI. ID. HoSe. Judge H.
L. Lewis, w. l.. Royal, Colonel c. OBJ
Cowardin. Major Fred. X. Scott. John
Dunlop. Thomas Potts John Munroe, a
L. Adamson. Lang Headrick. William
Cameron. Jr., II. H. Clarke. DR.. A
Vaughan-Lloyd. A. Sitwell, Hawes. c.
A. Hamilton. II. Clarke. w. A. Hisin-
botham William Young. w. III. Graham
f. A. Watson. and F. H. Walton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
CHARLIE ROSs's FATHER DEAD.
The Loss of His Son Wrecked the
Fathers Life.

Christian X. Ross. the father of Charles
Ross, whose abduction on July l, 1874,
from his parents home became matter
of world wide interest and stNl remains
largely an unsolved mystery. died at his
residence in Germantown, Philadelphia,
Monday; aged "a years.
MIR. Ross had been i'll but three weeks.
The abduction of Charles Ross, who was
n beautiful child, practically wrecked the
life of his father. and from the time the
boy was stolen. nearly twenty-three years
aeo. life seemed a burden to the once
bustling businessman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
Four More Reasons Why EI1ysOn
should BE Supported.
Communicated
Flshersville. Va,

.SHttcNuit, va cht4t ~ 'o''s
In a recent No. of the Dispatch "R"
gives four reasons why Mr.. Ellyson
should be supported. The great Valley
OF Virginia will give four more reasons
why that loyal Democrat and honored
son should receive at Roanoke the
nomination for Governor by acciamation.
He is a conservative man: never jumps
of half-c6cked: but carefully weighs all
important questions before announcing
a decision.
He has for years faithfully served his
party at a great personal loss.
He has never known defeat. when
ever the helm has been placed In his
hands.
He has safely guided our bark through
the breakers to the harbor Of victory.
He is in full and loyal sympathy with
the laboring man Of all pursuits-the
farmer. the artisan. the mechanic. the
day-laborer-and in his hands their In
terests will be safe.
There are thousands OF reasons why
he should be nominated: but not one
why no should not be. b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
~ PREPARATION SIXTY YEARS,
OVER IN SIXTY MINUTES.
PRIDE, POWER, FERylD LOYALTY
NOW TIRE GRAND FUNCTION M
PRESSED CHAUNCEy DEPEw.
Tbc Queen Apparently In Good
Health and Much Pleased with the
demonstrations In Her Honor
Americas Part.

LONDON, June 22.--Dr. Chauncey NJ.
D,rcw has kindly written for the Asso-
c,ated Press his impressions Of the Jubi-
Ice. They are as follows;
"Tho diamond jubilee procession has
rassei. and has left a lasting impress
zion. IT'S preparation required sixty years.
and 70 was over in sixty minutes. Pride.
uower. and alteration were its charac-
teristics-pride in the imperial position of
Great Britain in the world, and the ex-
i.b.tion Of power which inspires this
national exaltation and fervid loyalty, in
a-uon. expression. and thought toward
thc queen.
"As 10 the pageant. it was dramatic
and historic. The Lord Mayor, in his
robes Of Office. meeting the Sovereign at
tne city gates recalled the early sugges-
ton OF liberty. in the privileges won
from kings by free cities. and the Sheriff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
OFFERED COMPTRoLLERsHIP
Grand Fourth of July Excursion to
West Point Point. Va, via sOutheru
Railway.

The Southern railway has arranged 10
run a grand excursion Richmond to West
Point and return Monday. July 9Th. TIE
train will leave Richmond, Southern rail-
way depot Virginia street,, $50 A. NJ:
returning, leave West Point about p.
NJ. They have secured the grounds and
pavilion adjoining the Terminal Hote.,
and now have large force OF hands at
West Point putting new floor in the pa
vilion and making other necessary repairs.
and will arrange everything TO make the
day comfortable and pleasant for the
Fourth Of July Excursion They have
also built new board walk projecting
into the river. to be used by the bathers,
and sufficient bathing suits will be on
hand for those who want TO take dip.
They have also secured an elegant band
of music to accompany the train. and
will furnish music during the day at West
Point for dancing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

got your family all near you. Il M.
seem 80 nice. / hope they will not
rowing around the world. as my dear ~
is. hope he will stay with you. and 90
prayer to God is that he may not ~ ~
astray or found In poor company. Now
Sarah, give him good advice. and - =
mother to him, and will remember ~
In my daily prayers to God. A good mauy4
nights my pillow Is wet with tears. thinlss
ing where he is. You know. dear coss)ns
boys are led astray by evil companlou1,
but ! hope he Will live II down and couo
out all right yet He Is n good-hoAeto0
boy and will do all ne can for any one
Sarah, will you please to not wSite o
out here that Erwin Is there. Keep =
secret. do not want you to WTfto
to any one out here that Erwin 10 tbego
with you, because they all feea bad ~
think that he has got such q rov,nn
mind"
URGED TO BE GOOD.
The fathers letter to his son = a.
fectionate and full OF kind advice n
conclusion. the parent, who signs himse1k
IA, says: Write US long letters ana
write often l hope that the next letter
l get from you you will be In some kind
OF business and doing well. Take goo0
care of yourself and be good" ~
From the tone OF these letters. esp>clal>
ly that Of the mother, II would appear
that Brown had been guilty Of some
wrong doing at his home. and his mothSp
was afraid for his whereabouts to be
known. but Mrs. Crull. when questioned.
expressed ignorance on this point. bao
explained this, though. by saying shS
hadn't seen or heard OF Brown betweeu
the time he was "a small boy and lano
Easter. when he came here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

blue velvet. fringed and embossed with
gold roses. shamrocks, and thistles.
THE prevailing colors In Fleet street
were purple and gold. At intervals OF
about 20 feet were posts. and both side
walks were heavily festooned with paper
flowers. The newspaper offices were
generously decorated. notably that of the
Daily Telegraph. The whole building
was mass OF palms, ropes OF bay leaves
and evergreens, and a profusion OF ex-
quisite flowers.
THE Bank of England was notably
decorated. though chiefly for ilumina-
tion. Over the Threadneedle street door
was huge painting representing
Britannia arising from the sea. on one
side figures typifying Labor. and on the
other figures typifying Commerce. and
at the base two children supporting a
shield with cmblems OF perpetual youth.
THE Colonial offices. on Parliament
street. out of compliment to the Colonial
guests. displayed groups Of flags blend
ing all the British and Colonial banners
around medalions, with the arms Of the
Colonies"
CELEBRATION IN IRELAND.
LONDON, June 22.-Midnight-The jubi-
lee was celebrated in almost all parts
of Ireland with enthusiasm. by public
officials. with fetes, decorations. illumi-
nations. and bonhres. The Parnellites.
however. were very busy with counter
demonstrations.
In Dublin, procession went through
the streets, carrying a black flag and
coffin labelled 1.-The British Empire" and
shattering the windows of Illuminated
houses. The city has not been so
thoroughly excited since the death OF
Parnell
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
SOUTHERN R'Y IN GEORGIA.
Sheer VIII Not Act Hastily on Re-
ceivership Demand.

MACON. GA. June 22.-Judge Speer, or
the United States Court, to-day actress
ed letter to the attorneys of the parties
undertaking 10 force the Southern railway
ont of it's holdings in Georgia. informing
them that he would not meet their de-
mand for receivers OF the Georgia pro-
perties without hearing both sides. This
means that no sudden action by the Court
is to be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
r.nciulii.s Sentence Modified.

WASHINGTON, June 22.-Acting- -Secre-
tary-of-th theN Navy Roosevelt has SET asiae
The verdict OF the court-martial in the
case of Professor Fanciulli. leader of the
Marine Band, and in place OF dismissal
substituted severe reprimand. The Pro-
fessor's offence was that on Decoration
Day ne declined TO pay certain march
ordered played by Lieutenant Draper, or
the Marine Corps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
CALHOUN FINISHES HIS REPORT.
He Leaves for Home-He Is offered
an Office.

WASHINGTON. June 22.-Mr. Calhoun
the special counsel Of the United States
In the investigation OF the Ruiz case. has
finished the preparation Of his report
to the State Department. and expects
TO leave Washington for his home in
Danville ILL.,, tomorrow. He II called
away by important legal business, and
while he may return TO Washington later
on. to confer with Mr.. Woodford before
the latter's departure for his post at
Madrid. IL is not believed that this will
be necessary owing TO the completeness
OF Mr.. Calhoun's report.
OFFERED COMPTROLLERSHIP
WASHINGTON, June CIV. J. Cali
houn OF Danville. ILL.,, late the commits
sioner to Cuba. has been offered the
office of Comptroller OF the Treasury. to
succeed II. B. Bowler. OF Cincinnati. He
leaves tonight for his home In Illinois.
and probably will accept the appoint-
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

c,ai iS-Mrs. Fay Morgan Iamoureaux shot
herself in the right temple with pistol
ar the KYLE House, In this city, at noon
to-day, and died In few minutes; She
came here about a year ago. and was
onerator who Is now In Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

Miss Maria Blair. who Is so well known
for her literary attachments. having re-
signed the piece OF instructor In Eng
lish literature in the Richmond Female
Seminary. in order 10 spend some months
IN Europe. Miss Augusta T. Daniel has
accepted the position. Miss Daniel has .
high reputation as teacher OF litera-
ture. She is a lady Of fine literary taste.
OF extensive critical reading. and second
to none In qualifications for the position
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

NEW YORK, June 2.-Judge Newbur-
ger to-day suspended sentence on Frede-
rick de la Tour Booth Tucker. commander
of the Salvation Army in the United
States who was convicted three weeks
ago OF maintaining a nuisance In the
teenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
Exceedingly Low Rates Via O. q o.
to san Francisco, for Christlan
EndenyOF.

One way rate from Virginia points on
C,bssapeake and Ohio to San Francisco.
sa1 75 The return rate from San Franz
cisco 10 Virginia points will be approxi.
mately the same quoted west-bound. The
drtes OF sale west-bound will be June
27th. 2sth. 18th. Goth, July lst and "a. with
anal return limit till August nth.
For stop-overs and other information
anply at Chesapeake and Ohio Passenger
Once. as east Main street. Richmond
va t.|
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

WARRINGTON. June 22.-The general
deficiency bill. which was reported to the
senate to-day by the Committee on Ap-
propriatiOns appropriates 5000 for the
widow cf Senator Earle. Of South Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

The Wcetners AZ
. WASHINGTON. June 24-ro9oe
Am cast for Wednesday: t
AIN For virginia--Fair. wGunC
weather: southerly winds.
North Carollnu-Fair weet6<E
,ceded by showers on the toxn11
,htly warmer: southerly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

II the BABY IL Catting Tssehs
be sure end use that ?id and wsnstrsee
for children teething. 1t soothes ~
child. softens the gums. aliays all pa1rb
cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy
Tor diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents : ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23
THE ROYAL PROCESSION.

Envoy Reid md General Miles
Promptly In Line.
INSIDE BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
LYNDON. June 22.-The Queen break
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

25c. books at 1Oc.
Nearly 200 titles. HUNTER Il co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

bv popular authors; best sellers In The
United States. HUNTER w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

THE WEATHER IN RICHHQ1
YESTERDAY was partly CLOUDY, q1
cooler than for several days.
state Of thermometer: ::
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23

the ditance on the right, tnen again OH
the left. on the north, south, east, and
west.
Peak answered peak, until from Ber-
wick-on-Tweed to Rough Tor and Brown
Willie. In Cornwall; from the Cathedral
towers of Litchfield, Worcester, Ripon,
Lincoln. and Durham; from Skiddaw 10
81. Heilers's; from Hastings to Cader ldris
and across the water 10 Donegal and Dub
lin a thousand beacon fires blazed up
their message OF loyalty TO the Soye-
reign.
Half an hour later the Lowlands, the
Highlands, the wild Hebrides, even 10
Ultima Thule, signals were ascending 10
tho sky. And then, slowly. as the light
faded from day TO evening, around the
world the empires torch was IT.
All the houses and clubs of Piccadiiiy
from HYDE Park Corner 10 81. James
street were Joined at intervals py Gen
cate arches Of red. white, ana p'ue
lamps in three lines, hanging between
Venetian masts decorated with quaint
shields. bearing Egyptian designs In pale
coIors. There were similar festoons be-
tween the masts on both sides OF the
roadway. the effect being airy ana
graceful"
BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS.
The Carleton Club to-day was decked
out exqusitely in blue and yellow. Under
the heavy carved cornice were immense
festoons OF green leaves and primrose
flowers. on a background OF blue cloth.
The scene In Pail Mall. east was
notable one. At one building there was
a very artistic display consisting OF
white papier-mache figures, twice life
size. holding up imperial crowns.
bust of the Queen was above them;
while between were deem bands o. Toya'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23


said: changing Is too good for him. The
idea OF his killing my poor husband after
he had been so kind to him. and to think
that he could have taken an axe and
chopped him up in that brutal fashion
GAVE HIM A HOME HERE.
Here the sorrowing widows emotions
got the better OF her and she wept
copiously. When she had sufficiently
calmed herself to talk, the reporter
asked her something concerning Brown,
and she told the following story: He
is nv second cousin. and has father
and mother living In Aurora. n. y.
hadn't seen him since he was a little
boy until last Easter he came here and
visited my house. He seemed TO have
no place TO go, and my husband and i.
feeling sorry for him, took him In and
gave him a home. He stayed on here.
seeming to be very fond OF us all. He
was apparently greatly attached TO my
husband and was full Of fun. playing a
great deal with my little children.
"When my husband determined upon
the trim to SistersvilIe. Erwin expressed
a desire 10 accompany him. and Mr.
Crull. thinking he would be company for
him. decided TO take him. The two went
from here to my son Nelson's home In
Goochland, and from there started on
their journey. never dreamed that
Erwin would hurt my poor husband.
didn't think he was especially good. as
he was given to cursing. / reprimanded
him for his profanity on one occasion.
and he told me that he was the only
black sheep In his flock.
s'While he was here he got letter
from bis father. Mr.. Warren Brown. and
I got one from his mother"
PRESENCE HERE A SECRET.
The reporter asking about these let
ters. they were brought forth, and the
following extract was made frem the
mothers istters Il am glad you have