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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
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A PROBABLE BLUNDER.

Our war with Spain has evolved some
remarkable studies. One Of the first evo-
lutionary products of this character was
the military hypercritic of the Poutney
Bigelow and Richard Harding Davis type
Did We say "evolved"? We ought per-
haps 90 have said created, because these
gentlemen flashed full fedged into the
gaze OF the public as authorities on sub
Jects military. They showed that they
knew more-or thought they knew more
about the art of war than men who have
made that art a life study, and in their
bypeYcriucism of some of our generals
and CT the authorities at Washington have
supplied series Of censorious disserta-
uops that are unique IN the literature of
acknowledgement conceit.
Now comes another equally remarkable
product OF the war. We refer 10 the
maudlin septimentalist the editor who ap-
pears In public-that is, in the columns OF
his paper-wth his nose red from weep-
ing over the fact that our government
was so hard-hearted as TO refuse 20 grant
TO the spanlards that surrendered at San
tiago permission 10 retain their arms and
carry them back 20 Spain with them. Ac
cording 10 the theory of this product. chi
valry and magnanimity demand that we
shoeld practically present TO Spain some
1900 rifles, with which 10 kill and wound
American soldiers In the event that the
war continues. We admit that, as claim
ed. this course might be regarded in tho
eyes OF the world as an evidence OF Ameri-
can chivalry and magnanimity, but 1t
would also be regarded as an evidence OF
American inbecillty.
we are IN favor Of being magnanimous
towards our enemies. But-and perbans
we ought TO be ashamed TO confess tive
fear we have not attained TO that state of
transcendental sentlmentalism which die
tates giving your antagonist a stick with
which to beat tattoo on your own head
We are also in favor Of being chivalrous
towards the Spaniards. We should prove
an example TO the world in respect of hu-
name and considerate treatment of pri-
sopers OF war. But we confess that
we have not imbibed that sub |
limated essence of chivalry that causes |
lachrymosity at the thought OF the Dons |
we captnred at Santiago returning to their |
native land deprived of the privilege of |
furnishing friends. relatives, and neigh |
bors with the means OF making more
American widows and orphans and adding
heavily 10 Our pension rolls.
However having made two confessions |
we might as we'll so the whole length and !
make a third and final one. We might
as well confess that we may be mistaken
about this whole matter, and admit tina,
the government probably Numbered In not
trusting the strictly military duties of the
war and the appointment OF all officers 10
the hypercritics. and all other matters
TO the conflict to the maudltn
But whether the govern
aifnt has made a mistake or not, the wars
remarkable evolutionary products or crea-
lions under discussion have a distinct
value The Americans are a fun.loyne
people. and the hypercr.ucs and the maud
In. sentimentaiists. in themselves and In
heir ebullitions. furnish wealth OF sue-
'eston for the construction Of opera
,ouffe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
From Her Soldier Lad.

(Puck.)
Dear girl: We're waiting at the front
Il much prefer your side.
prepared 10 bear the battles brunt
Whatever may betide.
NO casualties 10 date, although
I've not recovered yet
From wounds received at home-you know
what 1 mean. Don't forget
While II is true n soldiers fair"
Is mt for any king,
The fare" we have down here, I swear
Is quite another thing,
ana many matters must annoy:
But still, when wars alarms
Are over, may j not enjoy.
AT times, a call TO arms?
I've learned TO read the bugle's rote
From morn 10 dewy eve;
So home again, I'll teach each note
To you. Nell. by your leave,
And one command. especially,
Termed "taps"-so sweet and clear
1t makes me think OF you and me
II says, Lights out"' my dear,
You see, military vein
Runs through the lines above,
IL all refers TO a campaign
Whose countersign is Love"
Helgh-ho! SLOUGH hat and service suit
Have little 10 enthuse,
Thls circle, dear, is a salute
Goodnight,
Your Boy in "Blues"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
WILLIAMSBURG.
Pastor Called for Another Year
Personal Notes.

personal Notes.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, July 1S.-(Spe-
| cial.)-The Baptist congregation of this
city at its last meeting unanimously ex-
| tended a call for another year to Rev.
/. S. Boyles, who has worthily and ac-
ceptabIy performed the duties Of pastor
of the church here for the past twelve
months. Mr.. Boyles, instead OF at this
time taking the usual summer vacation,
will leave tomorrow for Manoa church,
In Charles City county and aid in the
Masters work during the protracted
meeting now being conducted there by
Rev. Mr.. Howell.
Mr.. l.. w. Lane, Jr., and children will
leave tomorrow 10 spAnd some time at
Ashury Park, n. j., with Mrs. r. T..
Lamb, who has a cottage at that resort.
There was quite an exodus to-day OF
citizens 10 summer resorts, notably among
whom were John Il. Spencer, wife and
son, Or. Henry a. Wise. and Misses An
ME and Nellie Mayo. They will spend
some time at Virginia Beach.
Mr.. II. y. Philips. cashier OF the PENN
sula Bank, returned to-day from a flying
trip TO Buckroe Beach.
DR.. James d. Moncure is down at Vir-
ginia Beach enjoying the salt sea breeze.
and during his absence the affairs at the
hospital are being carefully looked after
BY DR.. John Nash, assistant physician.
Mr.. Edward w. James has been stop
ping for several days with President Lyon
G.. Tyler. Mr.. James was lately elected
a member Of the Phi Beta Kappa Society
Messrs. Thomas NJ. Burke ard Walter
Burke, who are employed, the former at
Buckroe and the latter in Hampton,
spent Sunday here with their parents.
Mr.. Archibald c. Peachy. who has been
here a day or two visiting friends, re-
turned 10 Newport News to-day.
Mr. H. ID. Cole was in his Office to-day,
the first time for seven week.. and was
given a hearty greeting by mis- many
friends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

| the exports, the chances Of safe stowage
| on board outward-bound vessels are all
Ia favor Of the rebels" Moreover. as a
further inducement to trade. our con-
temporary expresses tho conviction that
With aggressive spirit and plenty oil
American-made munitions tho forces OF
the revoluticnists may not be stayed.
even by French soldiers, who are said to
be on the way 20 the scene. or by British
gunboats IN West river.
Our war with Spain has overshadowed
the present Chinese rebellion to such an
extent that very little attention has been
paid 10 the details and the progress OF the
latter. About all we know OF 1T is that
IL seems TO be true that the headquarters
OF the conspiracy are in this country; that
the leaders are largely Cinnamon who
have returned to China from the United
States, and who are working through an
alleged patriotic society that is said TO
have branches all over the empire, and
that the reason assigned for attempting
10 overthrow the reigning dynasty Is It's
growing disposition to make concessions
to the hated foreigner. Reports as TO
Its formidableness are meagre and con-
hicting. But whether II shall prove for
mdable or not IL will probably end as
most other Chinese rebellions have |
ended-in the interference Of Europeaa |
Powers, with the results that these Powers |
will be greatly benefited by securing ter
ritorial or trade concessions. Indeed, con-
sidering recent events in the far East.
no one need be much astonished IL the
European Powers shall adjudge the af-
lair so formidable as that they will find
for making 1t the beginning
1f the end Of the partition Of China.
However, be that as It may, we cannot
)ut admire the business push and the ap-
'reciation Of opportunities manifested by
'ur New England contemporary. Greater
nterprisa in the matter of building up
rade with China has not been exhibited
ince France started in her Chinese pos
essions and contiguous provinces a
hriving business In patent ornamental
npaling-
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NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA.

The Legislature OF the State OF New
! York having passed an anti-Tamman.
force bill. Governor Black. in accordance
with its provisions, has filed the oftic
! Of Superintendent or Supervisor Of Elec
! tons.
To this autocratic and remunerativt
position he has appointed John McCul-
Iagh, formerly Chief OF Police OF New
York city-the man who made the
issue with Mayor Van Wyck which led
UP to these very changes in the election
law.
McCuliagh will have almost as much
authority as Johnnie Davenport used to
| have under the election laws OF the
| United States. Furthermore, he will be
able 70 interfere with IL not to order
about the police on election-day. Thus
he will have his revenge. Mayor Van
Wyck ousted him from the position or
Chief of Police and now he is "a bigger
man than old' Van Wyck--a bigger man
IN politics, at any rate.
But the anti-Tammany force bill is so
monstrously unjust several of the Re-
publican papers Of New York have been
forced to withhold their approval of It,
while others are pronounced against 1t.
1t Is nothing but an attempt 10 bulldoze
the Democracy OF New York. 1t pretends
to provide for "a bipartisan" Board OF
Commissioners, while in fact It is a ma
lignantly partisan scheme. 1t Is believed
to be the product of the bad genius OF
Tom Plat.
IL may be expected, however, that this |
high-handed outrage will so infame the |
Democrats of New York as to cause them |
to get together solidly at the coming |
election. Indeed, there are signs already |
that David b. Hill and Nr. Croker and |
ali the other stalwart Democrats Of the
city and State will pool their differences. |
1t would seem easy for them to unite
upon platform making war upon the
hypocrites. who, under the pretence OF
creating an absolutely bipartisan Board
Of Election Commissioners, have put upon
the statute books law which gives i'm
mense opportunities for frauds in behalf
Of the Republican party.
w dIS may come ana wars may 60, but |
the Republicans always will be found
looking after the main chance. 1t Is so
In Washington, II is so In New York and
t is so in Virginia. 1t therefore be-
looves our party ever to be on the watch.
Here In Virginia we shall have to meet
IN enemy that in its plans for victory
will rely largely upon Democratic slug
;ishness and over-confdence. Let us see
o it that We disappoint them.
We presume the Hon. Marcus Alonzo
Hanna will be on hand with his "barl,"
tut we may be sure it will not be so
arge barrel as that which he rolled {
nto this State two years ago. However,
ur earnest advice to our party is to be
n their guard, and especially to take
othing for granted, except that the Re- I
ublicans will steal a march upon us IL !
hey can. Absorbed in the war as our
eople are, they may neglect the duties >
the campaign to such an extent as to G
ring disaster upon our cause. We must, S
ierefore, keep on guard all Of the time. d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
seamen and Engineers Arrive n,
Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA. July 1s-(Speclall-.
One hundred and forty-three seameu ana
firemen arrived here tonight. and wera
sent aboard the receiving ship Franklin
They were all one-year meu. Thirty IN
charge OF Boatswain Sweeney came from
League Island; forty in charge OF Boat.
swain Haley came from Boston. ana
from the receiving ship Yer.
mont at New York were in charge o,
Boatswain William Manning. All ara
well. Ensign S. l.. Crossing. assigned 10
the Buffalo. arrived here tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
MEETINGS.
once OF the Richmond aIl
Petersburg Railroad Company

once OF the Richmond AID
Petersburg Railroad Company
Richmond. Va. June Is. lss
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE RICH
MOND AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice Is hereby given that a genera
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS or
THE RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY Will be held AZ
the general Office OF the company. IN 10
city OF Richmond. Va, at 10 O'clock A. u.
on WEDNESDAY. the 9th day Of july,
A. ID. 1893. for tho purpose OF considering
and acting upon the matter OK the con-
solidation OF the Richmond and Peters
burg railroad Company and the Peters.
burg Railroad Company. under an acc q
the General Assembly OF Virginia
proved March /. 1898. entitled An at
10 authorize the consolidation OF the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com.
papy and the Petersburg Railroad Com.
pany, and TO authorize the consolidated
Company 10 change It's name 10 the AZ,
lantic-Coast Line Railroad Company u
Virginia"
BY order OF the Board OF Directors
je i5-td W. II. JONES Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Their Facilities Are Ample.
Communicated

Richmond. Va, July 49, 1893.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please allow me to state that a grave
injustice was done me by Colonel Patton
president Of the University Publishing
Company, in his argument before the
State Board OF Education last Saturday.
Colonel Patton stated that he had visited
my office and conferred with me in regard
TO the publishing Of books in Richmond
and i admitted that we did not have the
facilities TO publish textbooks In Rich
mond. / will state most positively that
Colonel Patton has never visited my
office nor have / conferred with him in
any manner whatever in reference 20
publishing textbooks in Richmond.
would not know Colonel Patton IL were
to meet him on the road, and as TO my
stating that we did not have the facili-
ties for publishing books in Richmond the
very idea is absurd. We have been pub
fishing books in Richmond for the past
ten or twelve years. We have placed
large orders for work with the different
printing and binding establishments in
this city, and / have had some as fine
work turned out here as was ever done
in New York or elsewhere. Our facilities
for manufacturing in Richmond are album
dant. We can make every school book
needed for the use OF public schools in
the State. Indeed, we can make every
school book needed for the use Of the
public schools in the South, and we hope
shortly TO have the privilege Of supplying
not only the Virginia schools. but
large number Of the schools throughout
the kpd with cheaper and better text
books than they have ever used before.
Very respectfully yours.
p. +. JOHNSON,
President q ;. johnson Publishing Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
TUESDAY. ...........JULY 10, 1898.

Friends of the Dispatch would do us
a favor by informing us of any failure
on the part of newsdealers, or newsboys
on railroad trains, to meet the public
demand for copies of this paper. In
formation is also desired by us OF the
delinquency of any carrier OF ours in
Richmond, Manchester, or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
to report to us whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EAsE.

A POWDER TO BE SHAKEN INTO
the shoes. Al this season your feet feel
swollen. nervous. and hot. and get tired
easily. II you have smarting feet or
tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-Ease. II
coois the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters.
and cailous spots Relieves corns and
bunions OF ali pain and gives rest and
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Pastor Resigns.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. July is-(Spec,,
At the conclusion of the morning ser,1e.
at the First Baptist chSrch yes,erdsv
Rev. Mr.. Butler, who has been its pss,o,
for seven or eight years, read letter. NJ.
signing his charge. He said that ne hsl
been prompted by motives plain 10 him
self, and they should be plain 20 thos,
members and officers who knew N.
finances and some few Disagreement,
which he need not name. A meeting q,
the congregation will be held on Satwds,
after next to consider this matter entire.
W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Once of The
OUlNo OF Wv
Petersburg Railroad Company.

Richmond. Va. June ID. ~
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE PETERS
BURG RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice Is hereby given that geners..
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS ~
THE PETERSBURG RAILROAD con-
PANY will be held at the general ofi,'
OF the company. IN the city OF Richmonn'
Va, at IL O'Clock VI. on WEDNESDAY,
the 10th day Of July. A. ID. 1855 for ne
purpose of considering and acting upoa
the matter Of the consolidation Of ths
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad COM
pany and the Petersburg Railroad Con-
pany. under an act OF tho General As
sembly OF Virginia. approved March !,
1898. entitled An act 20 authorize no
consolidation OF the Richmond and r.
tersburg Railroad Company and the 10
tersburg Railroad Company. and 10 az,
thorizs the consolidated COMPANY
change It's name 20 the Atlantic-I o1ss
Line Railroad Company OF Virginia
lay order ot tho Board OF Director
je l6-td w. II. JONES. SecIcta'ds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

Judge Gofc has again announced, and
finally, that he win not be candidate for
a seat in the United States Senate. Gov
ernor Atkinson and Commissioner OF In
ternal Revenue n. b. Scott are now re-
garded as the foremost candidates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

killed in a railroad wreck near Salt Isk,
City. Utah. yesterday. He was hold,s,
q like position on one OF the far vey,sr,
roads at the time OF his death Cap,fn
Moffett was about 10 years old and leav.,
a wife and several children. He was =
splendid railroad man, and moved Wes,
only a few months ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

LEST we forget the efforts the Repub-
leans made TO debauch the Virginia cleo
torate two years ago, keep il before the
people that Mark A. Hanna, the dispen-
ser-general Of Republican Doodle. is taking
a lively interest in CUP congressional cam
naigu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

SPANS alleged threat Ia send part
OF her sole remaining feet to harry the
coast of this country Is only another in
stance OF the ruling passion strong in
death. The Don will probably continue
10 BLUM until the end.
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We are feeding 5000 Spanish soldiers in
and about Santiago. If they eat at all as
the Cubans do, the sooner we get them
back 10 Spain the better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

Our officers at Jacksonville. 1t appears
are learning to speak Spanish, in order.
we suppose. the better 70 make the enemy
walk Spanish. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
The following is from a New England

The following is from a New England
contemporary:
There is n colored regiment in camp at
Springfield, Ill, along with lot of white
volunteers, and the two races are clashing
so frequently as TO threaten serious trou-
BILE. Governor Tanner wanted to lead his
troops TO Cuba. but he is apparently una
BILE 10 govern them al home while they are
preparing to go TO the front"
Precisely. Race prejudice is confined 20
no section of the Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-STREET
PHARMACY. Jl9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

Eulate evidently considers himself as
big a man as old Cervera. He isn't as
clever a fellow. though. There's the diff
ference
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

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The Ncsuvius.

In Groves Tas'eless Chill Tonic YOU
know what you are taking. II is simply
iron and quinine in tasteess form Il
is sold on a guarantee. No cure no pay.
Price, 30 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

All letters recommending candidates
for offlco must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

ADMISSION 10 CENTS
Seats in private stalls and chairs On
orchestra-hoor extra. Saturday matinee
10 ladies and children, cents. All cars
Main street and Clay street lines run
direct TO park without transfer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
WEEK COMMENCING
MONDAY, JULY 18TH.

AND LOTTIE FREEMONT
The Original East-Side Couple. In a
Singing and Dancing Specially.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

MISS ANNIE LLOYD.
The Charming Little Serio-ComG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

THE CLERISE SISTERS,
Instrumentalists and Nocalists-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

CURDY AND LESLIE,
Comedians and Nocalists.
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Main-Street Vaudeville Park,

CORNER MAIN AND VINE STREETS
Only high-class attractions. EHugst
change OF bill each week
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AONTssroN N CENTS

SISTERS BERNARD.
Songs and Acrobatic Dancing.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-15
ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT.
IL. II. N/SBE'T Edit0r.
Meeting Of Farmers Club.
The farmers auxiliary expert

The farmers auxiliary expert
ment club will meet next Sat.
18th inst. at ST. Luke, at 10 a.
m. We would be glad for every
farmer in the country to be pres
ent. At that meeting we want
to make arrangements tor holding
farmers institute, w@en some
professor of Clemson college cx-
pertinent station Will lie present
TO speak for Us and ans yer any
question or farming that we may
ask.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-15

MR. EDITOR Please announce the
name of the Hon. j. y. Estridge as a
candidate for the House of Representa-
tives. Mr.. Estridge has served this
county four years in the Legislature
and his honesty and faithfulness was
such during that time that we feel we
need his service again in the Legis-
lature, his record being clean and see
ing the ability OF the man, we are
satisfied he is one man that ought to be
sent back to the Legislature. Mr..
Estridge will abide the result OF the
primary election.
MANY VOTERS.