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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
AFTER VAN WICK.

Platt. Quigg. and other more or less
reputable Republican politicians OF New
York city and State, are now trying to
induce Governor Black 10 remove Mayor
Van Wyck from office. 1t seems that un-
der the law such authority is lodged In
the Executive. but 1t remains to be seen
whether he will hold that he has good
reason for exercising IL.
New York has bipartisan Police
Board. and until q few days ago the
chief of the force was one McCullagh. a
Republican. The Mayor and the CHIEF
could not get along together at all. Their
differences were many. and McCullagh
was quite saucy. In vain did the Mayor
urge the board TO retire McCullagh. The
two Democratic members were willing
to do so, but the two Republicans were
not, and the upshot of it all was that
the Mayor removed the two Republican
commissioners. That he had the right to
do so is not challenged. But he made
only one appointment. One vacancy he
left open. Then the board Of three met
and retired McCullagh. and made
Deputy-Chief Devery acting chief.
Now the Plat crowd insist that that
action was Illegal. and that Mayor Van
Wyck should be removed from office for
approving 1t. The point raised by them
is that the charter provides for BIZ
partisan board, and that the board OF
three was not bipartisan, consisting as
1t did of two Democrats and one Repub-
lican.
How the law question involved will be
decided we do not know. nor can we
guess with any degree Of accuracy, not
having the language OF the statute be-
fore US. But 1t Is clear enough that a
great political rumpus is in progress in
New York. And the New York papers
are "giving it, to Tammany in their
usual racy and rancorous style. Tam
many, however, seems TO be serenely con-
fident that the Mayor will be sustained.
1t is a pity such contests should arise
while the country is in the midst of war
with Spain, and when all parties ought
to be united for the nonce; but McCul-
too much upon the bipartisan board, and
doubtless went too far in antagonizing
the Mayor. Yet, as he has been retired
upon a salary of 5000 per annum. and
is at liberty to engage in other business,
it does not seem likely that he will suffer
any pangs of hunger, however much his
pride may have been wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
Caste I'm Cuba.
CThe Chautauquan.)

A Spaniard was born in Spain. His
son, who was born in Cuba, is not a
Spaniard, but a Cuban. If a Cuban
should go to Madrid when he IS two
weeks old, and spend all his life in the
palace, he would still be a Cuban, and
not quite as good as a Spaniard. If a
Spaniard should go to Habana when he
Is two weeks old. and spend all his life
in that city or upon a plantation, he
would still be a Spaniard, and enjoy the
distinction and social position which a
Cuban can never attain. The sons and
daughters of a Spaniard are Cubans ii
they are born in Cuba; but the sons and
grandsons and greatgrandsons of Gu
ban must always be Cubans. no matter
If they were born in Madrid and spend
their whole lives in that city. No Cuban
can ever become a Spaniard, no matter
what happens to him, and from the Span
ish point of view he is a degenerate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
FREDERICKSBURG.
The Funeral of Miss Crutchhe'"-~
Citizen Dead.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, May %
,snecial)-The remains of Miss Mamie
Maurv Crutchfeld, who died suddenly IN
Richmond Sunday. were brought mere
to-day. and will be inferred Tomorrow
the funeral ser ICES taking place from
the Presbyterian church at Il O'Clock.
The deceased was of lovely Christlah
character. and the announcement OF her
death was received with great sorrow.
she was in the oath year of her age ana
daughter of the late f.. NJ. Crutchhe'u'
who for number of years was superlh-
tendent OF our city public schools.
Rev. Thomas Wood and wife, OF Union.
vile Md. who have been the guests or
Mr.. and Mrs John c. Melville mere ioi
the past week, returned home to-day.
Mr.. John Groves. an aged and wideiy-
known citizen OF Stafford. died at ms
home i'm that county, last night; aged
" years. A wife and three children sur
yive him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
NEWPORT NEWS.
Death of John Alexander Williams,
N Prominent Citizen.

/
NEWPORT NEWS VA, May 3.-(spe-
ciaI)-Mr. John Alexander Williams,
president OF the Board OF Police Com
| missioners of this city, died this morning
| at 10 o'clock at his residence, No. 16
| Twenty-eighth street, after an illness OF
three weeks. Death was caused by mus
cular rheumatism.
The funeral services will take place to-
| morrow afternoon at o'clock from the
| Washington-Avenue Methodist church, OF
| which deceased was treasurer as wei
as an active-working member. 1t Is NOT
| vet known who will conduct the services.
| Rev. George w. Wray, formerly pastor
| of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. church, and
now pastor of the Petersburg Methodist
/ church. has been telegraphed, and 1T Is
| likely that he will come down to conduct
| the services, and be assisted by the
| present pastor, Rev. Bernard f. Lips
! comb.
The remains will be forwarded to oak
| land Cal. for interment. and will be ac-
companied by Mrs. Rosena Williams,
mother of deceased and Mr.. 7. NJ Ben
son, representing Bremond Lodge, No. 2n,
| A. F. and A. NJ, and St. Johns Chapter,
| No 81 Royal Arch Masons, of which Mr..
| Williams was member. Mrs. Williams,
wife of the deceased. and their son, Mas
| ter Oscar Floyd Williams, will not ac-
company the remains to California. They
may go on to Oakland some time later.
Mr.. Williams. one of the most promi-
nent citizens of Newport News for the
past seven years, was born at Bristol,
| Eng, May 10, 1856, Of English parentage.
| His parents were Mr.. John r. Williams.
who died about three years ago, and Mrs.
Rosena Williams, who for the past year
has resided with her son In this city. He
| left England when only months old, his
parents removing to California in the lat
ter part of 1856, and taking up their resi-
dence in San Francisco.
In his boyhood Mr.. Williams entertain
ed fondness for marine engineering, and
when quite a young man became en-
gineer on a steamship running out of
San Francisco. Later he filled the same
position on steamships plying between
San Francisco and Alaska and San Fran
cisco and Panama.
Mr.. Williams came to Newport News
in 1891, and accepted the position Of out
side foreman of the machine department
of the ship-building plant here, which he
held at the time of his demise.
During his residence in this city Mr..
Williams became very popular, and was
identified with many movements looking
to the city's welfare.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
Fatally Cut. Probably.

NORFOLK, VA, May 2S.-(Special)-
During an alteration in a strawberry
field near Tanners Greek Ross Roads
to-day, James Bosh was terribly cut
about the face and body. The wounded
man lost a great quantity of blood before
ne could be gotten to the hospital here
1t is thought that he may not recover.
Henry Watson (colored) was arrested
this afternoon in connection with the af-
fair. He heard some one remark that
there was warrant out for the man
who did the cutting. and Immediately
ran off
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
The Strain Tells on the President.

A Washington special says: President
Mckinley is beginning to show signs of
fatigue from the heavy mental and physi-
cal strain imposed upon him by the war.
His friends are advising him to take a
short respite by going to the mountains
for few days. He refuses 10 accept this
advice however, and insists that he is in
perfect health. He has left instructions
to be awakened at any hour OF the night
upon the receipt of war news. 1t is said
he frequently sits up till long after mid
night considering war measures and
anxiously looking for news.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
SHENANDOAH.
Trying to Raise N Compans-1A
CIOudburst.

WOODSTOCK, VA, May 3.-(Speciai)
An effort is being made here to-day to
organize company of Zouaves' wnich
It is thought will be successful.
Farmers in various sections OF Shen-
andoah county complain that the fly is
doing considerable amount of damage to
the growing wheat.
A cloudburst in the southern section
Of this county late Saturday night
nlayed havoc with growing crops, the
county bridges, and roads. The
Shenandoah river opposite this place
rose five feet in less than two hours sun
day morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
TUESDAY. ...,...-.....MAY "a. 1898.

FRIENDS OF THE DISPATCH
WOULD DO~Us A FAVOR BY INFORM
ING US OF ANY FAILURE ON THE
PART OF NEWSDEALERS, OR NEWS
BOYS ON RAILROAD TRAINS, TO
MEET THE PUBLIC DEMAND FOR
COPIES OF THIS PAPER INFORMA-
TION IS ALSO DESIRED BY US OF
THE DELINQUENCY OF ANY CAR
RIER OF OURS IN RICHMOND, MAN
CHESTER. OR ELSEWHERE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
To the EG.tor of the Dispatch:

To the EGitor of the Dispatch:
While the navy is doing all the work
in this war the army superbly swoops
down upon Congress and obtains its every
wish--its phantom desires fall as Cali
forna fruit into its ever ready apron.
Besides an increase of two regiments
and fifteen regular surgeons at the out
set, there are rumors of other things
coming its way. Perhaps after Gene
raj Miles poses a few more times in the
uniform of major-general he will weary
of 1t, and bill will be forthcoming Gre
ating that functionary lieutenant-gene-
raj, ION pentetre general" 1t Is ever
thus-no admiral has graced the presi-
Dental chair-and what was the mat
ter with Paul Jones, and Decatur and
Perry? (And now we have our Dewey.
The measly little personnel bill increas-
ing the pay of ensigns a few dollars per
month was recently knocked into a cooked
hat. and not long since. when naval
apothecaries worked up petition for
warrants. enough objections were offered
to squelch it, leaving these educated men,
holding degrees from pharmaceutical col
leges, in the enlisted ranks. ". X.
The wants of the navy will receive more
consideration than they do now when
those who speak for it consent that
worthy enlisted men may have commits
sions after they have passed suitable ex-
aminations as to character and capacity.
However. as we understand. the pending
navy personnel bill will be amended to
make some concessions in that direction,
and perhaps it will deal favorably also
with the matter TO which our correspond
ent refers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
A HEALTHY APPETITE.
without 1t No One Can he Really
strong and VigOrOus-How TO Get

Without 1t NO One Can He Really
strong and VigorOus-How to &c,
One.
Unless you have a healthy appetite you
are not as well as you should be, although
1t does not always follow that because
your appetite is large. you are necessarily
in good health. You should not eat too
much, nor yet too little. nor should you
need 10 tempt your appetite" although
what you eat and drink has much to do
with your health.
DIR. John Il. Clarke and other equally
celebrated physicians say that the regu-
lar consumption OF a beverage known as
"Kiing's Ambrosia" Is conducive TO good
health, and all who have tried IL say the
same thing. Killings Ambrosia " is q
pure hop and matt tonic, with IA full no.
flavor, and having no bad after-effects.
1t is Notwithstanding. stimulates the
blood to healthy action, soothes the
nerves. tones up the system. aids diges-
ton, and brings the perfectly healthy
appetite so necessary to general good
health.
AS a beverage IL Is Incompatible; OF a
light-golden hue, II pleases the eye. palate.
and stomach. and is absolutely the most
delicious drink on the market, and mex
pensive withal. IL you buy sample
case. you VIII always use "Ambrosia,"
and the many summer beverages and soft
drinks will taste insipid and unpleasant.
Besides. many OF them are absolutely
harmful.
Kings Ambrosia' is made only by
Philip King Company. Detroit. Mich,
and II not on sale by your grocer or drug
gist, send us a postal and We will see
you are supplied. BE sure you refuse all
substitutes. many of which are harmful.
Look for the trademark Uhe letter H
and the signature of Phillip King on every
bottle. my 2iTu, Tn .Salw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
KING GEORGE POLITICS.
Democrats to Have n Mass-Meetins
on June I'd.

CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, May H.-(Special.) Now that the
Eighth Congressional District Conven-
ton. booked for July 9th. is fairly lin
sight" and the county chairman calling
mass-meetings to elect delegates to IT,,
the aspirants for the nomination, to-
gether with their influential friends"
are losing no time in working up an
interest" among the people. Mr. Alex
ander Potts. the efficient chairman CT
the Democratic Executive Committee of
this county, has issued call for the
King George Democrats to assemble In
mass-meeting on the I'd day of June for
the purpose of electing delegates TO the
July convention, and II is already known
that goodly number of prospective cam
didates for the nomination want the
support Of the King George delegation.
Should ex-Judge Charles Henry Ashton,
OF this county, be a candidate, the King
George delegation will be solid for him.
This much is known, although Ashton
has made no sort OF canvass, nor can II
even be guessed now who the delegates
will be. With Judge Ashton out of the
race, the county delegation will, in all
probability, be, considerably divided.
This can be said in advance, because
nearly all of the aspirants have friends
and advocates among the voters here.
Congressman Rixey is the choice of a
humber of our people, but it is not
probable now that he will have anything
like a solid delegation from this county.
Mr.. Willard, OF Alexandria, has many
friends here, who would like very much
for him to get the nomination. Ahen,
again, ex-Congressman Meredith, Of
Prince William, has some staunch fol-
lowers here, and they want Mr.. Mere
dith to have another pull at it," And
there are others in the Eighth District
who are favorites with voters in King
George. But so far Mr.. Willard is as
strong here as any man whose name
has been mentioned in connection with
the nomination, although. as far as is
known. he has made no effort to ingra-
tiate himself with the voters down here.
Prominent and well-informed Republi-
cans here doubt the proprety of their
party making a congressional nOmina-
ton this year. Indeed, some of them
think 1t would be bad policy for them
to put a candidate in the field for Con-
gress in the Eighth District unless, how
ever, their failure to nominate candi-
date should induce some Independent
Democrat to oppose the Democratic
nominee. and so split the vote that a
Republican might enter the race at the
eleventh hour, and come out at the
big end of the horn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
UNITED STATES COMMISSION OF
FISH AND FISHERIES washington. ID.

c., May IA. 1s9S-Sealed proposals mark
ed Proposals for the Construction
OF Dwelling at Wytheyille,
Va" and inclosed in an envelope
addressed UNITED States COMMISSIONS
OF Fish and Fisheries, Washington, y:
c." will be received at this office Until,
IL o'clock noon of June 8. 1895. at which
time they will be opened in the presence
OF attending bidders, for the CONSTRUCTION
OF dwelling on the property OF the
United States Fish Commission az Nythe-
Vile, Va. The right is reserved 10 re-,
ject any Or all bids or parts Of bids, ana
To waive technical defects. and 10 accept
any part OF any bid and reject the other
part. Specifications, plans. blank propo-
sails. and full information Will DC iur,
nished on application 10 the Oniri
States Fish Commission, Washington. ~;
c.. or TO the Superintendent OF the nl,en
States Fish Commission Station. Wythe-
vile. Va. GEORGE NJ. BOWERS, Com
missioner. my lad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24

1t seems not yet settled whether the
President will make another call for
troops or not; but the newspapers gene
rally expect it. A complete victory over
the Cape Verde feet might obviate the
supposed necessity for a further call, as
the Spaniards would then probably sue
for peace, but in the event of our failure
in that direction, it is almost certain the
President would determine to increase
the volunteer force largely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
DIR. WHARTON CALLED
To Conduct EvsngeIistic work
Among the Soldiers.

BALTIMORE. MD. May 23--(Speciai.)
Rev. DIR. III. NJ. Wharton, the well-known
evangelist and pastor of Brantly Baptist
church. In this city. has been requested
TO go at once to Tampa to conduct evan
gellstic services among the soldiers there
The request comes from the committee
In charge OF Gospel work in the United
States army. The Doctor Is a native OF
Virginia. and served under General Lee
throughout the last war. He may ac-
company the army on its invasion into
Cuba. He Is familiar with the Spanish
language.
Or. Wharton left for the North to-day
to confer with Evangelist Moody regard
ing the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
NEGRO POsTMAsTERs NOT WANTED
Fight Against One for Scotland
Neck, n. G..

WASHINGTON, May 23-The Senate
spent more than an hour in executive ses-
sion to-day. In an effort 10 confirm
the nomination OF Collin p. Anthony as
postmaster at Scotland Neck, n. c.
Anthony Is colored man. and he was
opposed on the ground that he Is a
saloon-keeper. Senators Pritchard and
Wolcott defended him.
A yea and nay vote developed the lack
of q quorum. and the Senate adjourned
without action.
The vote taken showed a small majority
against Anthony.
Joseph +. Doyle was confirmed as post
master at Savannah, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
PIANO RECTAL
EXCURSIONS.
EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON AND
MT. VERNON,
VIA RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG

VIA RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
WHIT MONDAY. MAY 30. 1885
under direction OF Mrs. J. X. Gil. SUPER
intendent Male orphan Asylum Train
leaves Broad and Hancock streets, Mon
day. May Both. at 3 A. NJ: returning.
leaves Washington Tuesday. May 5lst.
Up. NJ. sharp. Round-trip fare Rich.
mond to Washington. $50 For tickets
and information inquire OF Mrs. J. r.
Gill. or J. NJ. Thompson, p west Broad
street. and at the train. Mr.. Thompson
will assist in the management OF this ex-
cursion. nv l-Su&Tutf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
ScboOners Ashore.

NORFOLK, VA, May 23.-(Special)-
The Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Com
pany have information of a schooner, T..
Harris, with a cargo Of railway ties,
ashore at North Beach Station, on the
Maryland shore. Also, that the schooner
Eugene Hale. with cargo of plaster
sent from Red Beach here. is ashore on
the outer bar of Hog Island. The plaster
in the latter is said not to be damaged
Tugs will be sent to the relief Of the
schOoners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

Office OF Virginia Carolina Chemical CO..
Richmond, Va. May II. hts
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAY ~
THIS DAY DECLARED A DIVIDEND
OF PER CENT. on the common STOCK
OF the company. payable on and ailef
JUNE 1ST, 10 all stockholders Of record
May 18th. from which date TO June 1T,
inclusive, the books OF the company ior
the transfer OF common stock shali %
closed. ;. w. TRAY EhS
nv IL n "a 27&29 Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
MEETINGS.

GENERAL. ORDERS. No. II. NJ
II r A ID Q L A X TIERS RICH ~
MOND COMMANDERY. No. ?. n
X. T.. Richmond. Va. May y
q. 1S9S.-Sir Knights: Attend a
stated conclave OF your commandery AZ
the asylum, Masonic Temple, on TUES.
DAY, May oath. at 7:0 p. NJ. in full
dress OF Templar on foot. Members "
the Commandery of ST. Andrew. No. y,
and transient F'raters are courtcously
invited TO attend.
BY order of the Eminent Commander.
h. +. HOWARD,
Captain-General, p. L
Attest: w. NJ. Williams. Recorder.
my 2i-it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
STRUCK A WRECK.
The British Steamship Glenhafren
Puts Into Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May 3.-(Spe-
ciall-The British steamship Glanhafren,
Captain Walters, arrived at the Ship
yard this afternoon with hole in her
bottom and her forepeak full of water.
Captain Walters reported having collided
with a submerged wreck directly north
of Hatteras, the position of derelcts
mast being such as TO tear away one or
his plates. causing the forepeak to take
water rapidly. The Glanhafren was en-
route from Galveston for Rotterdam via
Norfolk for coal. but Captain Walters
made straight for the ship-yard instead
of putting in at Norfolk. The Glanhafren
will be locked tomorrow, when survey
will be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
PROPOSALS.

QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE, FORT
Monroe, Va, May IL, 1895. Sealed pro-
posals, in triplicate. will be received
here until 70 N. May 30 l. C., and then
opened. for Repairing Heating System
in Main Barracks at Fort Monroe, Va.
u. S. reserves the right 10 accept or re-
ject any or all bids. Information fur
nished on application. Envelopes con-
tanning proposals should be marked.
Proposals for Heating Barracks" and
addressed S. T.. ALLEN, A. A. " u.
my 2l-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
YACHT ASHORE.
The Crew Rescued by the Smiths
Island Lffe-Sayers.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, May 2S.-(Spe-
cial.)-The sloop yacht Vala, owned by
Rev. DR.. William NJ. Morrison, of Brook
Ign, n. Y, went ashore on Little Inlet
shoals, opposite Smiths Island, Saturday
night. The crew escaped in small boat
and were rescued by the Smith-Island
nfe-saving crew. The yacht will be IL
total loss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
PERSONAL.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ADMINS
TRAITOR DE BONfS NON. &c. Of An
DERSON u. COSBY. request all per-
sons owing debts to said estate 10 make
prompt payment thereof, and all persons
10 whom said estate is indebted 10 pre-
sent them, properly proven. for payment,
according To law. W. SlDNOk'
Administrator. &C. A Il. Cosby,
north Eleventh, Richmond, Va
my l7-eOd5t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24

The Confederate veterans have selected
the Agricultural building at the Atlanta
Expositlon-Grounds for the meeting-place
of the july reunion. 1t is a large and
airy building, well adapted for the pur-
pose. Seats will be put in to accommo-
date 1900 visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24

Why are the Spanish hankerlng after
a shot or two at Boston? Is it because
of Boston's fame as the Yankee capital?
All North Americans are now Yankees
to the Spanish, and it is right here that
those same Spanish are making the mis-
take of their lives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24

The "peace-in-thirty-da prophet is
now being called to account, but if the
story that Spain is soon to sue for a
cessation of hostiities is true, he may
not have been so far out of the way,
after all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24

lot as mortal man can be certain Of any
thing In this world. The most conserva-
tive claim made for him IL that he VIII
have two-thirds OF the convention on the
first ballot"