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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
NEW NAVAL FLEET.
Il Is 10 Have Is Station at Hampton
Roads.
A STRONG DEFENSIVE FORCE.
II is to Be Mate Up Of BattlsShipS
and Cruisers.
SIGNIFICANT SPANISH STATEMENT.
Any Demand Tor Indemnity for Maine
Disaster Will Be Indignantly RepeIIed. )"
REPORT FROM MAINE COURT.
The President. II Is said, Expects It
To-Day or TO-horrOw-A Bill Pro-
viding for Placing Army on War
Footing Introduced in the House.
SIGNIFICANT SPANISH STATEMENT.
REPORT FROM MAINE COURT.

The event of yesterday in official circles
was the issue Of an order for the forma-
tion of a new squadron Of naval vessels
to be stationed at Hampton Roads.
1t is explained that i'm ordering this
movement the Navy Department is by
no means animated by any purpose Of
yielding to representations or intimations
that may have come from the Spanish
Minister as to alleged mischief caused
by the gathering Of so large a force as
Admiral Sicard's feet in the vicinity Of
Cuba, but ION the contrary, quite the re-
verse" so to speak.
The fact that Hampton Roads are the
best naval point strategically on the At
lantic coast is pointed out in connection
with the new order.
There was givea out in Madrid yester-
day a semi-official statement to the ef-
feet that demand for indemnity based
on Spanish responsibility for the Maine
explosion would be Indignantly repealed
by Spain II is also stated in other quar-
ters that Spain has made 1t clear to the
authorities at Washington that interven-
tion in behalf of Cuba may lead to war.
The President, It is said, expects the
report Of the Maine court of inquiry to-
day or tomorrow
bill, prepared by the War Depart
ment providing for the placing of the
army on a war footing. which means re-
cruiting it TO the full strength Of lO4,OOJ
men, was introduced yesterday in the
House Of Representatives.
1t appears that, according to the latest
reports. the total organized strength of
the militia Of the United states is 1892
men, while the number Of men available
for military duty WnorganizeO is TO-
POI 3}g
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
DR. &C.. VANDERSLICE
THIS beloved MINISTER PASSES
AWAY AT HIS HOME.
ILL FOR MORE THAN THREE WEEKS.
Though for a Time IL Was Thought
He Might Recover. Complications
fuIIy-Sketch of His Life.

Rev. DR.. George c. Vanderslice, the be-
loved pastor Of Union-station Methodist
Episcopal church, OF this city, died at
his residence, No. 15 north Twenty
fourth street, shortly after O'Clock last
evening.
This announcement. while 1t will not
prove altogether a surprise to the COM
munity, will carry sadness into many
homes. not only in this city, but through
out the State. where, for many years,
the deceased had ministered to the spirit
ual welfare of thousands Of Christians
DR. Vandersllce. though he had resided
here lattery only about four years, was
exceedingly well known in Richmond, the
place of his nativity, and his large circle
OF friends was by no means confined to
his congregation or to his denomination
The deceased was a man of great energy.
He was at the Methodist Ministers Con-
ference on the 2lst of February, when
taken IN with pleurisy. His ailment de-
veloped into pneumonia, and his condition
grew alarming rapidly. A change for the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
THE PICTURE NOW READY.
Our Inflated warship Maine as she
Lacked I'm All Her Glory.

We are pleased 10 announce this morn
ing that our handsome souvenS picture
Of the III fated battleship Maine Is ready
TO be delivered TO our readers over our
counter.
At is a eolored picture, 9l-4Xi5, cleveriy
executed in every detail, and taken from
an oil-painting done by F. n. Atwood IN
1898 and owned by Brigader-General H..
A. Wheeler. 1t will be found adhliraoiy
suited for framing.
In order to obtain the picture cut out
a coupon, which will be found at the Dot
tom OF the last column OF the first page
OF the DISPATCH, and bring it with .
cents to our counter. 1t must be re-
membered we are not mailing the picture.
but it is only delivered at our counter as
the above aamed rate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
ARMY RECRUITING BILL
Provision for Action In '"se vi
wnr-Reorganization OF Line

xyor-NeorganizatiO of Line
WASHINGTON. March H-Represen-
tatiye Hull. OF bwa, chairman of the
House Committee on Military Affairs, in
troduced to-day bill recognizing the
line of the army. 1t Is sweeping mea-
sure. making many changes in the eX-
listing system. II makes the peace orsa-
nization of each regiment or infantry no"
i'm service hereafter embrace one coloheh
one ueutenant-colonel, two majors, ten
captains. twelve first lieutenants. ten
second lieutenants. one sergeant-maJor,
one master-sergeant one chief
musician. two principal musicians, two
battalions Of four companies each, and
two skeleton or unnamed companies, the
organized companies TO be constituted
as now authorized by law.
Section two provides that in time of war
the President in his discretion may es-
tablish a third battalion for each infantry
regiment consisting of four companies.
to be supplied by manning the two skele-
ton companies and by organizing TWO
additional companies.
The bill authorizes the President, in
wartime. to increase the enlisted
strength TO not exceeding 2JO total enlist
ed men for each infantry company; 100
total enlisted men for each cavalry troop;
200 total enlisted men for each battery of
heavy artillery; 173 etal enlisted men for
each battery of field artillery and $50
total enlisted men for each company Of
engineers. The quartermaster commits
sary. and veterinary surgeons are TO have
the pay allowances OF sergeants Of their
respective arms.
The rest Of the bill making provision
for war emergencies follows:
Section 8. To facilitate the recruiting
TO the war strength of the troops, bat
teries. and companies. the President may.
I'm time of war. authorize each or every
regiment Of the army to draw its re-
cruits from such States or State as may
be designated by him: the recruits thus
obtained To be credited as q part OF the
quota OF troops called for by the United
States from any State so designated.
Section g. In time of war, tlS PresI-
dent shall cause the batteries Of artillery
authorized by law 10 be organized as
heavy or field artillery, as in his Judg-
ment the exigencies of the service may
require.
per of enlisted men actually serving In
commands operating against an enemy
shall be increased ~ per cent over and
above the rates OF pay as fixed by law:
Drovided. that in wartime no additional
increased compensation shall be allowed
TO soldiers performing what is known as
extra or special duties: provided, also,
that any soldier who deserts shall be-
sides incurring the penalties now attach
ing Ia the crime of desertion. forfeit all
riehts to pension which he might other
r,ise have acquired: and provided, fur
ther that no bounty or money gratuity
CONCLUDED ON SECOND PAGE)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

desire to extend to my friends who so
generously supported me In the recent
primary my most cordial thanks for their
support. and TO assure those who did not
vote for me that my feelings towards
them are as friendly as they always have
been. My victory was entirely due 10 tho
solicitude and the hard work of my
friends. and / find Il difficult to express
my appreciation OF their efforts In my
behalf
IL will be scarcely necessary for me ~
add that / shall discharge the duties oa
the office I hold with that fidelity ana
energy which / have always tried td
show in the past JOHN T. HUGHES,
Sheriff OF the City Of Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
PUT THEM IN sTATE-BANK VAULTS.
Secure Place for Keeping Your se-
curities and Other yaluabIes.

The State Bank OF Virginia invites
the public to inspect its vaults for the
safekeeping Of Bonds, Stocks etc. and
especially its storage vaults for the safe
keeping OF silver-plate and other bulky
valuables.
They are regarded as safe as human
ingenuity and SKIN could make them. At
night. they are guarded by a reliable.
Trustworthy guard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
TRUST FUNDS.
Accidents and Uncertainties as to
Their Proper Disposition Removed.

The Virginia Trust Company acts as
executor, administrator, guardian, re-
ceiver, trustee, for estates, corporations,
or individuals.
All accidents and uncertainties incident
to trusts, etc, as administered by indi-
viduals, are altogether removed, when
the company is appointed TO handle the
trust fund. The corporation trustee out
lives the trust. The inefiiciency and
carelessness OF individual trustees may
wreck valuable estates Wills receipted
for and kept without charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Other Deaths Yesterday.
Victims of Chicago Fire.

CHICAGO, March l7,-Three burned anu anu
r,angIad bodiS were to-day taken from
the nnns of the building, 2l5-2I wabash
avenue. which was destroyed py nre yes YES
terdav morning This brings the num-
49, known qead TO six. while fourteen
nersons' who are reported as missing, had
non brrn accounted for at a site hour TO-
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Free of Tax.

The United Banking and Building Conn
pany offers for sale until April lst so
shares OF it's prepaid stock at $50 pes
share. Pays a fixed cash dividend OF
per cent. per annum 0ree Of taO. With
drawable any time after two years.
For further information apply AT the or-
flee OF the company. No. S2l east Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Firewood Cheap.

The Virginia and North Carolina Wheel
Company Is Offering Kiln-Dried Hickory
and Oak Wood in suitable lengths for
cooking stoves and heaters. This wood
is unsurpassed for cooking purposes,
and II you use II once you will use
nothing else. Drop us a card, or phone
US Old phone al new phone, llOs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
The Jefferson Hotel

calls special attention to It's full stock
OF Imported Cigars--La Rosa, Jefferson.
Golden Eagle, Henry Clay, Ia Diligencia.
Eden, II. Upman. Manuel Garcia. etc. !;
also, Key West and Clear Havana Cigars
by the box special feature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
TWO SPECIAL TRAINS.
from Richmond to the Launching.

on March 2ith TWO SPECIAL TRAINS
will leave Richmond, Chesapeake ana
Ohio Broad-Street Station, 7:l5 A. NJ. ana
s A. NJ, for Newport News, to witness
the launching of the Kentucky and hear-
sarge. These Special Trains Will leave
Newport News-"returDing' '-one at >
=. NJ, and the other at 5l5 p. NJ. ONE
DOLLAR for the round trip. SPECIAL
STEAMERS will leave Newport News on
arrival of s A. NJ. train, and will be sta
toned opposite the ship-yard, from which
the 10 A. NJ. launching can be witnessed.
Twenty-Five cents additional will be
charged on the steamers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Another Trial of the Holland.

PERTH AMBOY. n. j., March u
rbare was another special trial OF the
submarine boat Holland. in staten islana
sound to-day She was suoneIseu 4n" sii'
faction of Mr.. Holland who was IN
charge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Ricb Benefit for nm Actress.

LONDON. March 1S.-Nellie Farren, one
NJ Iondon's old-time favoTlte actresses
was rendered a benefit to-day IN Whlch
all Of the leading actors ana a ae',TSseo 1't,o,1
tre was crowded. and the receipts agsre-
gated $50 coo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
II the Baby Is Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children tsething. IL soothes the
child, softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and Is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

spanish DO Not Want Autonomy, and
Natives say It Has Been Offered
Too Lnte-Amcrican National GUAR
nutine-Frec Rural Mail Delivery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
PR0CT0R'S REPORT.
remarkable Statement Made In The
Fedora. Senate.
BIS OBSERVATIONS IN CUBA.
Every Element Of SenSatiOnaliSm Studi-
OaSly Avoided in What lie Says.
! HANDSOME COMPLIMENT TO LEE.
Els ability, High Character, and COur-
age; His Tact and Courtesy,
MISERY OF TIE " RECOECENTRADOES."
Deaths from Starvation Not Uncommon
Among Them.
SUPERIORITY OF CUBAN TO SPANIARD
Tslsa New Thing 10 Proctor, But a
Fact Beyond Question.
TIE STRENGTH or The INSURGENTS.
Ihsy Have Thirty Thousand Men in The
Field; Some in Every Province.
Deaths from Starvation Not Uncommon
Among Them.
SUPERIORITY OF CUBAN TO SPAEIARD
IBIS q New Thing 10 Proctor, But a
Fact Beyond Question.
The STRENGTH OF THE INSURGENTS.
Ihsy Have Thirty Thousand Men in The
Field; Some in Every Province.

CUBA MOST MusRULED OF LANDS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

m pulps Cough Syrup, the ora re-
liable viii cure every case OF cough VI
cold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
The Meather'

@ WASHINGTON. March IL
tEkIR Forecast for Friday: For Vlr>
ginia, North Carolina. and South
! Carolina-Fair weather; ccoiers
northerly winds.
For GeoIgla-Fair weather; cooler In
northern portion; northeasteriy winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was cloudy during tha
greater portion Of the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

REV. DIR. GEORGE c. VANDERsLICE.
better occurred, however, and for time
il appeared that the deceased's recovery
was assured. Yesterday CTuesday) morn
ing cerebro spinal meningitis set IN
and this producing uncOnsciousness, the
beloved minister fingered thus on the
brink Of that eternity for which he was
so well prepared until the end came, and
peacefully and quietly he closed his eyes
and "fell on sleep"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26
New words for Our Vocabulary

One minor result of the Cuban in
surrection and our war with Spain is
the accretion of several new words to
our vocabulary "Inoommunicado" is
already acclimated and is frequently
used in the newspapers IN accounts of
arrests for crime. "Reconcentrado' is
a term of more special meaning that
can scarcely be introduced into our
daily speech in an extended signif1-
canoe. It has almost the inflexibility
Of proper noun substantive. Dupuy
de Lome's use Of the term "politicas-
tro" in his notorious letter has recalled
the fact that in the English language
there is already similar word, 'politi-
CASTER" which Milton found service
able to describe petty politician, just
as we use "poetaster" to describe an
inferior versifier. Doubtless when our
army comes back from Cuba they will
bring with them many words which
will gradually be adopted into our
vocabulary.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26
Buying Godship in China.

It Is possible for any Chinaman, or
even any Chinese woman, to become a
deity by paying for the honor. A few
years ago a rich and devout Chinese
lady died in Soochoo. Her friends
thought that an apotheosis was no
more than her due, and communicated
with the priests, who interviewed the
gods on the subject and discovered
that the God of the Left Little Toe
Nail had no wife. The old lady was
accordingly married to his godship and
is now enrolled as the Goddess of the
Left Little Toe-Nail." The honor cost
the old lady's estate over $4,000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26


The wife of Pittsburg real estate
agent had expressed desire for lob
ster. Not the common canned stuff,
but live lobster, the real thing. The
vender of town lots remembered this
and before starting for home bought
two OF the finest, wide-spreadine
crustaceans that ever came out Of the
Atlantic. To insure their arrival in
good condition he had them put up in
a large market basket half-flled with
ice and covered them with piece of
paper. AS soon as he got on 9th
avenue car the trouble began. Those
Holsters grew tired Of their seclusion
and began to get in touch with their
surroundings. The car was crowded
and their owner had to stand.
Suddenly sharp-faced spinster
startled the car with screams of Help!
Pickpockets! Police!" at the same time
clutching the real-estate mans arm.
Conductor, have this man arrested"
she exclaimed.
Everybody looked at the supposed
culprit and then those nearest the pair
burst into laughter. One of the lob
gters was still Juggling at the lady's
dress.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26

No American cat can equal the Chi
nAee tomtom for u0ise.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26
Politician ana Motorman.

A member of the Ohio Legislature
named Cox is handling motorman's
crank on a Columbia street railway.
Soon after the adjournment of the Leg
islature Mr.. Cox sought employment
with the car company and is now
working the regulation number of trips
per diem that all his brother motor
men make, for which be gets $3.50
day. His legislative term is not out till
january /, 1900. but whether he will
hold on to the street car job till then
or not, no one but himself knows. He
il on the Democratic side OF the House
and occupied very respectable status
among his colleagues. In his home
county Mr.. Cox has Deen school
teacher. justice Of the peace and post
master.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26
Del, Lack. \ West. R. R.

MORRIS AND ESSEX DIVISION.
TO AND FROM NEW YORK.
Trains for New York leave Morristown at 514,
$50, $50 TIA, HIS. t757. 1925. 10 IL, 010,
u.05, ll.47, am, Il5. *s.55, t3l5, 4.23, 5.22
6.26, 7.01, 500, $40, $50, 1880 p. m.
Leave New York for Morristown AIS, 900,
no. $50, 1910, lilo, 1900 a. M, *l.2O, 200
$50, 800, 400, $50, 500, $50, $40, 500, $50,
7.30, $50, 8. Is, 1915, IL 90 m.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26
Rockaway Valley Railway.

Leave Morristown, for all stations to White
M. Park Place at $50 q. En. and SIS .. M 4
Watnong Station, $40 a. m. and $50 p m.
Leave Brookside for Morristown, 7.15 a. m.
and $40 p. M; for Whitehouse, $50 q. M. and
5.45 p. M.
Leave Mendham for Morristown. Z. 05 q. m.
and 3.05 p. M; for Whitehouse, 1905 a. m. and
s. IS p. m.
Leave Whitehouse for Morristown, 500 a. m
and 1870 b. m. Arrive at Whitehousa from
Morrist0wn, lac .. m. and 100 p. m.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26

Out Of 500 men in the Rough Riders
209 were killed or wounded. and the
rest are ready to repeat the perform
ances which have already won them
fame. II Is seldom that q srsaa repu-
tation d won 80 quickly.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26

11.05, 1147, am, LIS, *2.55, 1915. 4.23, sac
6.26, 7,ol, 500. 9.l0, $50, 1O.sOp. m.
$50. 800, 400, $50, 800, $50 $40, 500, $50,
7.30, $50, 9. Is, 1915, II 90 m.
Express trains; connections made with ac-
commodation trains making all stops.
II orristown Express stops at Madison. $3.50.
Summit, 81, and Newark, S.35 only.
+MorristOWn Express; stops at Madison 6.32
only.
New York, $50 per year.
Monthly tickets can be procured at any time
at the following rates: First, second and
third months. 81 each; fourth month, SO.
fifth msR5 $S TS6 month a. syen nth
months, $50 each; eleventh and Twelfth
Family Trip Tickets; Fifty single trips to
GOING WEST.
Leave Morristown for Dover, SOB, IA, 8.38,
10.l5, 1155 a. M; LIS, 1926, Al. 555, $50, 732.
Train leaving Morristown at 8.38 a. m. con-
meets at IDenville with train for Boonton, at
Dover with Chester Branch and with main
line train for local points between Washington
and Binghampton, at Waterloo with Sussex
Branch for Andover, Newton, Branchville and
Franklin, and at Easton with G. r. r. of N.
]. for Bethlehem. Allentown and points in
Train leaving Morristown 1015 a. m. con-
meets at Washington with the Queen City
special, leaving New York at 10 a.. m. for
Scranton. Binghamton. Syracuse. Oswego,
Ithaca, Elmira, Bath, Buffalo, and for all
points South and West.
Train Leaving Morristown at 1.28 D. M. con-
meets at Denville for all points on the Boonton
Branch; at Dover with Chester Branch and
main line vestibuled train for Scranton, Bing-
hamton, Owego and Elmira; Buffet parlor
cars attached. This train also connects at
Waterloo for Newton and points on Sussex
Branch; connects at Easton with @. r. r, of
N. j. for Bethlehem Allentown and Points in
Pennsylvania connects at Monunka Chunk
with P. r. r. for Belvidere, Trenton and
Philadelphia.
Train leaving Morristown at AL p. M con
meets at Dover with main train for Scranton
and with Chester Branch train; at Waterloo
with Sussex Branch train for Andover,
Newton and Branchville, and at Easton with
G. r. r. of N. j. for Bethlehem and Allen
town. The $50 p, m. train connects at Water
loo with Sussex Branch train for Newton
Train leaving Morristown at 1872 p m. con-
meets at Dover with main line for Scranton,
st. Louis and all points South and West.
Train leaving Morristown at 10.0S D. m. con-
meets at Dover with main line vestibuled train
of Pullman coaches and Buffet sleeping cars
for Scranton, Binghamton, Syracuse, Oswego,
Buffalo and all points South and West.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-08-26
The Richest Nation.

Michael G. Mulhall, the noted Eng
iish statistician, is clearly of the opin-
ion that no other nation compares with
ours in all the essential elements that
90 to make up aggregate wealth. He
also notes the fact that while the most
European countries have attained their
growth, the United States is apparently
on the threshold of an Industrial de-
velopment which it has never dreamed
of before.
United States ......... $S1 $50, 900 900
Great Britain ......... SO ,0SO, 900 900
France .......... .... 1885, 900 900
Germany ........ ..... 40,260, 00O, 900
Russia .......... ...... 32,125, 0OO, 900
Austria ....... ..... % $50, 900 900
Italy .... ....... 1890, 900 900
Spain ...... ........... IL 300, 000, 900
These computations are based upon
values as shown by real estate records,
buildings, merchandise and railways as
well as the circulating medium in each
nationals will be seen, our wealth is
more than seven times greater than
that of Spain, double that Of Germany,
two and half times greater than that
Of Russia, nearly double that of
France, equal to the combined wealth
of Russia, Italy, Austria and Spain,
and s22, tx, 200. 900 larger than that OF
Great Britain.