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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
oLNEy,s smALL-MrxDnDxEss.
secret of the Petty Effort to Dis
credit General Lee.

(fIabana Correspondence Phsladetpha
press-Republican)
Eek Secretary Oiney's small-m!nded ac-
ton in sending n check for 500 through
the snanlsh Minister instead OF through
the state Department for the RELIEF OF
starving Cubans has been commented
upon here greatly TO the dIscredit OK the
cx-Secretary. Those who know the real
facts OF the trouble between Olney and
Consul-General Lee recognizes this acton
of the ex-secretary as one intended TO re-
fleet on General Lee.
At the time Ruiz, the dentist. was I'M
prisoned at Habana. and Weyier re-
fused TO pay any attention to the treaty
rights OF an American citizen. as he had
done SO often before, Consul-General Lee
made a demand that the treaty with the
United States be observed. and then tele-
graphed to Olney that unless he was sus-
tained by the government he would re-
sign. Olney in an imperious way replied
that consuis had no power to make such
demands, and wanted to know what
General Lees purpose was. General Lee
replied that his purpose was TO DEFEND
American citizens and uphold their rights
and that ne had no other purpose, ana "
not sustained in that purpose ne wouIo
return on the next StCohtohtp " 49,
United States.
Oney tried TO have President Cleve-
| land remove General Lee forthwith, put
instead OF doing that President Cleveland
| sent long private dispatch or over Two
| hundred words TO General Lee, asking
him not TO resign and not to do anything
| at that time that might embarrazs the
| administration. which was about 10 80
| out of office.
General Lee concluded TO remain. and
was all the more willing because he
received a private dispatch from Senator
| Sherman, who Il was known would De
| the next Secretary OF State. which con-
tanned simply one word, "Congratula-
| tions," and which was sighed John
| Sherman" That satisfied the Consul.
| General that the next administration az
least would uphold the rights OF Ameri-
can citizens. and he remained IN ONCE
| and was informed by President Mckln-
ley at the beginning of his administra-
ton that the Consul-General had the en-
tire confidence OF the administration. The
sequel has shown that the administration
| made no mistake in retaining Genera
Lee. And this petty method OF ex-Secre-
tary Olney, in trying to throw discredil
on the Consul General, who is laborins
hard TO help the poor, starving people
| without receiving any compensation fot
that work, will do more harm TO Olney
than it will TO anybody else.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
CUBAN AUTONOMISTS.
RADICAL WING OF THE PARTY
HOLDS A CONFERENCE.
SITUATION CONSIDERED CRAVE.
Retaliation to open Negotiations
with Insurgents in Belief That
.ne Revelation Cannot He Sup
messed by Force of Arms.

uARANA. via KEY WEST, February
- THE radical wing OF the Autonomist
Marty. formed of senores Eliso GIbersa'
Arturo Amblard, Leopolde Sofa, Carlos
Font. Miguel Genor, Eduardo Dolz. ana
others. assembled in secret meeting To-
dav TO discuss the situation, which Is
considered very serious, owing to the coll
tinuance OF the Instruction. despite the
fact that autonomy has been grained "
Cuba.
Senior Antonio Gown, Colonial secre-
tary of the Interior. did not take part III
the deliberations, but sent his assent 10
the resolutions adopted.
II was resolved to open negotiations
with the insurgents. In the behef tna'
the revolution could not be suppressed
nv force of arms. Anticipating that the
Insurgents would not accept the new
terms. It was resolved that the Coioniai
Government would open negotiations
thus saving the Madrid government the
responsibility.
The following propositions Will De tor-
maIIv rendered to the insurgents;
a Cuban militia formed
T-ha insurpent colonies and generals
will be recognized.
a. Cuba will be called upon 10 pay oniy
siOOOO0.OOO out OF the $oO,OO0,OVo Oh III
| debtedness due for both wars.
4. Cuba will pay 100000 a year Tor
the Crown list.
s. Cuba will make her own treaties
without interference by the Madrid gov
| eminent. -
6. Spanish products will have only IL
per cent. margin Of protection over SIM
lar products from other countries.
Z No exiIes or deportaticns VIII DC
made, even in wartime, to Spain, A1rlca
or to penal settlements elsewhere.
g. Death sentences for rebellion VIII DC
abolished.
9. Martial law cannot be ordered py
the Captain-General without the assem-
of both the House and the Senate, u
those bodies are in session, or without
the assent Of q majority Of the Cabinet
IL they are not in session.
10. The Archbishop Of Santiago de CUBE
Shall always be a native Cuban.
IL. The actual insurgent party shall
have three seats in the first Cabinet.
Il An armistice of fifteen days shall
be granted for the discussion or terms
OF peace
These terms are accepted by the Auto
nomist party I'm full. with the exception
OF Senores Galvez, Montero, Zayas, an'
| DelGrta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
J. ,. AsroR,s TAXES REDUCED.
value of His Personal Estate Cut
from s2,OOO,OOO to S250,OOO.

CNew York Herald-12th.)
John Jacob Aston. who had been as
,sessed fir s2,OOOOoO Of personal property,
called at the Department Of Texas and
Assessments yesterday, and had the as
sessment reduced to $25O,OO0.
This is the largest reduction In an as
sessment made by the department this
year. Mr.. Astor has for several years
been paying taxes on 900 OF personal
property, and he declared to President
Feitner that this sum was as large as
could reasonably be assessed against him.
Mr.. Aston filed with the commissioners
an affidavit, in which he declared thas
his entire personal property was worth
only 81. O2O,OO0 on January /. 1888, and tnat
he owed at the time s7S0,O0o on the AS
.oria Hotel. This left his personal pro-
nertv free OF debt $685., 900. Mr.. Astor said
he was willing, however, to pay taxes OIL
$4,000.
William Waldorf Astor's personal es-
tate was assessed at 100000 by the Tax
Commissioners under Mayor tSrong' ana
n was for that reason that the personal
assessment against John Jacob Astor was
this wear raised to 100000. After Sir.
Aston filed his affidavit the assessment
against him was reduced N,1oVWV Dy
President Feitner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
A miik-vvhite Faas.

Hoyt's "a Milk-white Flag was pre-
scented at matinee and evening perform
ances at the Academy OF Music yestsr-
day, a large and fashionable audience
testing the capacity Of the house each
time. The company. which Is headed by
John Dunno and Mary Marble. IL made up
of excellent material. The specialties OF
Miss Marble, Mr.. Dunno. and Richard
Carnella are distinguishing features. and
tho Aurora Luce OF Miss Lansing Rowan
the most artistic Characterization Of the
fraverSfy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
Cheering words About smaii-roz.


Radford. Va, February H. fSs.
TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Permit me to correct a statement OF
your Wytheville correspondent, I'm your
paper OF to-day, TO the effect that "Dr.
Cowan. chief surgeon Of the Norfolk and
Western railroad. after an ef.icisl visit
TO Coeburn, In Wise county. reports that
the disease there Is black measles and
not smallpox"
l am not chief surgeon or the Norfoik
and Western railroad. ] WAS sent 20
Coeburn by chief surgeon. DR.. Joseph
A. Gale, 10 confer with DIR. stallard. our
local surgeon, as TO the bost measures TO
be taken on the part Of the company TO
prevent the spread Of smallpox. 1 was
also Instructed 70 vsccinate all employees
with whom / came In contact.
There was no doubt az 10 the nature OF
the disease DIR. Stallard had already adj
yised DIR. Gale that II was smallpox. AT
Dr. Stallard's request. examined on"
case which was. undouotediy, conn1ens
smallpox. and 80 reported II. The Nor
folk and Western Company Is taking the
most energetic measures 10 prevent tho
spread OF the disease. and Is furnishing
its surgeons with an abundant supply OF
fresh bovine points. This action on the
mart OF the company Is. fancy, largely
due "a my confirmation OF DIR. 5taliardS
diarnosIs of smallpox. The disease Mss
NOT suread IN Wise covnty. and seems:
in fact. TO have been "nlpped IN pud. !,
II the good people OF wythe viii bat ayail
thsmselves OF the prophyiactic power or
vaccination. they need feel no tear OF
smaIl-pox. as no fact has been more
clearly demonstrated than that vaseinn-
ton. properly performed Is a. sne y,
projections. ~. ~, ~<',r
Western Railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
the symposium tuesday Night.

The ladies OF the Presbyterian and
Christian churches viii hold q sympo-
stun in tho Woman's Christian Asso-
citation parlors for tho benefit OF that
institution on Tuesday evening. next. at
o'clock. This viii be the programme:
Piano solo. Miss Mera; vocal quartette,
Mr. and Mrs. Harvie Blair. Mrs. Fritz.
and Mr. Williams; recitation, Miss Mary
II. Crenshaw; mandolin and guitar duet,
Shubert Brothers; vocal selection. hr.
and Mrs. G. w. Warren; recitation. Miss
Mamie Leahy; solo, Mrs. Harvie Blair;
innloharp and xylophone. Shubert Bro
theirs; chalk talk, Mr. w. Mac Jones
solo. Mr.. Frank Cunningham; gramo-
phone, Shubert Brothers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
More Ahnut UNPARALLELED.

Charles city County, Va f'eO' D. ''''
70 The Editor OF the Dispatch;
/ have noticed with pleasure .no an
MAT you always take great lnlels'' "a
Our agriculturists, both state anu na
'loaa. 50 ] send you a few lines ~ re
gard 10 the lively interest our isi,nv,'
are taking ia the sugar-Deet inuo ,,,,,,c
II had been determined 70 hold a pue~ -
meeting IN this district about fcDi , - .
lst. but tie severe weather preVenun,s s,ed
large gathering, the movement Al
Itself into "sugar-beet smokerS .,oes
each of these Messrs. Bsiwood anu sssh.
mace most interesting talks, ana iua ., s' Inc
ID large amoupt Of statistics s1'sNs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
Confidence in Cashier auinian.
(New York Times,

William j. Quinlan. the former cashier
Of the Chemical National Bank, has re-
ceived from his neighbors letter reading
as follows:
Mr.. william j. Quinlan:
Dear Strive, your old friends and
neiehbors. desire TO express to you at
This time our sincere sympathy, and to
assure you OF our undiminished confidence
in your perfect integrity. Let US also
hope tibet when this time OF trial has
PASSED away you may yet see many
years Of honorable activity and useful
ness.
The letter is signed by every one OF Mr..
Ouinlan's neighbors on the block In south
oxford street, from Fulton street 10 At
lantic avenue. The first name on the
list OF signatures Is that OF the Rev. DR..
Theodore l.. Cuyler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

AN ErrsrLE FROM rnEsSDEsr
DAVIS on LEAVING rIonxoxp.
WILL Be GIVEH 10 TIKI HUsEUn.
The Note written to Ills Houses
keeper Regarding Patkins the
white-House Furniture-A Phese-
graph of the Confederate President

The last letter wkich President Jefferson
Davis ever penned In the city OF Rich
nond will soon be again "a the White
House Of the confederacy among the
treasures OF the confederate-M emosial
Literary Society.
II Is now In the possession OF Captain
James E. Phillips. OF this city, who re-
Gently received II from Mrs. o'Melia. fer
merly President Davis's housckcepers to
whom II was written.
Captain Phillips also received from Mrs.
o'MelIa photograph OF the President Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

a delightful musicale VIII be given at
Pickett Camp Hall tomorrow night UNI
der the auspices OF the Ladies' Auxiliary
Of the camp. and the proceeds therefrom
will be donated to the old soldiers. Mrs.
Clifton Malone and Mr.. III. c. Rueser
will be the soloists OF the occasion. MISS
Fannie Shackelford will deliver q recita-
ton, and musical numbers will be rem
dered by the -Four Us Quartette. consist
ing OF Messrs. j. c. Day. ]. r.. Day,
James Davis, and James White; the Star
Fulton Mandolin Club, composed OF
Messrs. ]. II. Boulware, c. II. Kaufhdt,
Il. Seals, and w. En- oughty; and Mrs.
Joseph White and Mrs. J. T. Taylor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
TO FIGHT WITH LEFT HANDS.
Col. Thomas T.. Moore Issues n Chal-
,ooo. IN neaha Breckinridge.

LEXINGTON, KY, February IA po-
utical sensation is caused by the puolica-
ton of letter from Colonel Thomas IL.
Moore. OF Bourbon county. leading Silver
Democrat, denouncing Desha Breckin-
ridge. son OF Colonel w. c. P. Breckin-
ridge. editor OF the Herald, and suggest
ing a duel to settle their differences.
Colonel Moore IS an ex-Confederate'
and is paralyzed In his right arm He sug-
gests that both use lett arms. The feeling
between the men was engineered IN 'he
northumberland congressional contest
four wears ago. Colonel Moore was re-
Gently suggested as a penitentiary COM
missioner. and the Herald ridiculed him.
This led 10 the challange. Breckenridge
Is in Franklin. and win probably answer
Colonel Moore tomorrow. Colonel Breck-
inrldge declined 10 discuss the challenge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

beet ana ns culture. 1t was a matter OF
great surprise to ind that the beets grown
IN Virginia Analysed greater per cent.
OF saccharine matter than those grown IN
germany. 1t Is the consensus OF opinion
tnat the state, through its farm, should
lend It's aid 10 the movement. IL Is be-
heved the beet crop will prove more
prontaoie than any product now grown
on the state Farm, and the industry,
once established, will add greatly to the
prosperity OF our dear old Common
wealth. NJ a. "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
1arne nuiIainr nurned.

CLEVELAND. o., February 1.-THE
large Hoyt building, owned by the Hoyt
estate and occupied principally py MANU-
sacturers OF clothing, wholesale matters
and furriers. was practically destroyed
bv fire this morning, with its contents.
,rhe fire originated IN the rear end OF tho
building, and was caused by an explosion
~ gasoline. The loss is estimated az
SEQ 900, which is pretty well covered py
fneurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
NEW VIEW OF THE BICYCLE.
Kansas Judge Says II IN Tool, Es-
empt from Execution.

TOPEKA, KAN, February 12.-Judge
Hazen, In the state District Court. In q
decision just rendered holds that bicy-
Gle is a tool. and essential to a mans
profession or occupation, and that as
such It is exempt from execution. A ctti-
zens bicycle had been levied upon to
collect q Judgment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
THE PopuLIsT ADDRESS.
T, Il. Approved and sisneo-"''
probably Appear Tuesday

WASHINGTON, d. c., February a.
The Populist members of the Senate ana
~ the House of Representatives nela a
conference tonight in the committee
roor, Of Senator Allen, of Nebraska ior
the purpose OF considering the aoe' ,ho
which is to be issued TO the peopio "a ''O
limited States early next week. ~,
The address, when was piep ouoboro.
sIDra With other prominent Populists In
S Con was approved and signed by
S ~ erosent after a general but informal
ai AZ of its features. 1t Will PROB
ahlv he given out for publication In the
Tnorning newspapers of Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

Miss Hsu, Of sooshow. recently married
a red flower vase as substitute Tor ner
betrothed. who died before the weoo,n&-
Sav The Young woman having deter
nainod TO marry no one else adopted THIS
means to enter her Detrothed's famiiy,
aud so be treated as a widow. There are
a great many American women WHO wisn
they had married fower-yases or any
thing else rather than man
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
KARL DECKER AGAIN IN CUBA.
x.xsuayer Correspondent Lands
from American Yacht Buccnneer.

HABANA, February i2-The American
Yacht Buccaneer. which has several
times entered this port without health or
other papers. flying the colors OF the
Union Yacht Club is understood to have
landed Karl Decker. the journal and
Advertiser correspondent, at an insur-
GENT camp. The yacht carries a small
,,n.-and IL IS reported she also has arms
snd ammunition on board. The Bucoaneer
xas Swallowed last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
-zaeTrssa waFzEIPs al lisbon.

LISBON. February &-lne on'.se
states cruiser San Francisco snu wa
United states gunboat Bancroit nave AT,
,.,ved here, ana have Joined tho United
States gunboat Helena.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

orders Cor printing sent TO the pispatch
Company win be given prompt ssssn' r''s;
and tho style OF work ana or'ess VIZ
be sure to please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

Mansssid, o.: from ithaca, N. r.; from
bloomington, H.. end from OLD Point
Comfort. Va.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-08-22
(EdttOrial.)
Confederate Memorials at Gettysburg

Confederate Memorials at Gettysburg
In an article published elsewhere,
Colonel w. A. Hemphill tells Of his re-
cent visit to the battlefield OF Gettysburg
and urges the south to begin at once
the erection of suitable memorials on
that historic ground to commemorate
the yalor of confederate soldiers.
Colonel Hemphill states that the old
battlefield fairly bristles with monu-
ments to federal soldiers, but that
naught save the grass-cOvered earth IL
self bears tribute to the sublime cour-
age with which confederate soldiers IN
that celebrated engagement fought
against odds which We're we'll calculated
to awe the stOutest hearts. He says
that it almost made him shed tears to
see the achievements Of his brave com
rades thus neglected when there were
so many tributes of marble erected In
all pants of the old battlefield to the
gallantry of the men who prevailed
against them.
In view OF The honor IN which the
south holds the devotion Of her brave
champions in the dark days Of the war,
as Well as in justice to the RECORDS
which they made for themselves in that
prolonged struggle, Colonel Hemphlll
contends that steps should be taken at
once to correct tlis oversight. lie says
that every confederate position at Get
tysburg should be appropriately mark
ed and that other memorials should be
erected to apprise posterity of the TACT
that the heroes in gray, as well as the
heroes in blue, are entitled to share IN
the glory which that great conflict has
shed upon American valor
This presentation of the matter cannot
fail to appeal strongly to the patriotism
of the south, and We feel sure that the
plea Will not fall upon Indifferent ears
For the sake of preserving some SORT
Of equilibrium in the records Of the war
between the states, if not for the sake
OF doing honor to the purest type or
chivalry which the world has ever W.T.
messed, there should be no delay on the
part Of the south in erecting suitable
memorials on the battlefield OF GettyS-
burg to commemorate the achievements
Of confederate soldiers. Of course, 1t IS
not necessary to erect expensive memo
rails We cannot expect to initiate the
example of the north in this respect,
but We can substantially attest the ap-
probation in which we hold the valor
of the men who Wed so nobly with the
foe at Gettysburg, and who were twice
victorious ON that bloody ground ere
failure came at length to deprive them
OF the fruits or final triumph.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-08-22
Dun's Weekly Trade Review.

New York August l9,-R. G. Dun Il Co.,
in their weekly review of trade tomorrow,
viii say:
y war which brought no shrinkdge
while it lasted, has brought with its end
Ing a quite remarkable expansion. ORDERS
ana purchases have increased in nearly an
branches few as yet being of such nature
that they can be attributed to the material
enlargement of trace with the lately span
ish islands which must come a niue latGI'
The iron industry, White reporting. nS-
clincs in product shows more surprlSihG
gain in business than IN any other. Inc
demand Tor finished products expands re
nl.lrAaD!y considering the enormous CfucfS
prior to July, which CROWD some Oh ny
b;gRpst works until December. STRUCTURAL
continue to be heavy. lin plate works
which require 1909 tons per month, nave
been buying l0G.090 tons bars ana ateet
works at PittSburg have bousAt l2o'VVO tons
pig. raising the prices 10 $lO.iV. Gray iots99
also advanced and eastern anthracite ana
southern pig at chicago have advanced ~
There is a general advance in the minor
metals. copper to l2c for lake. Lead to
s.. 0Il2, and while tin and tin plates are
urcnanged both are stronger. 49,.
Shipments OF boots and shoes in three
wet ks IN August are the l2IseSt - , eHVI
crS to pay advances asked. purchases ale
continuous ana keep works busy many
having orders for month or TWO "Hettu'
Leather mas slightly yielded In some grades
with scarcely any buying ahead or HeccSSI-
ties and hides were 4 SHADE lower u.s.
week and have not changed: mere APP
nears a gradual accommodation OF prices
Of materials to the necessities OF poo' anu
shoe distributors. =, A.
'Sucn an adjustment is needed IN the
WOODEN industry for some mills are closing
and others are selling old stocks OF WOol.
present orders for goods not WarianunE
prcsent price of material Yet OtASr hilI2
in cqual number are starting on inherent
lines Of goods, and in dress goods iIslead
of 30 per cent plain a large proportion OF
fanrieS have been taken though Il hGaVy
auction sale, just announced, may affect
the demand. ,. . e.,, ,c,,o
st0pHed quite as many nave started anu
the demand for staples Is increasing ana
N prints and ginshams are IdtIy Eo9d.
The we'd in cotton to SIC helps the nuns
and is not surprising with present pros
poets Of Il great crop. T. o,+a
"(Yheat has further declined &c IN spite
of general holding of better grades by
farmers. which renders receipts low ana
a visible supply low beyond preceGent. AZ
7G, now Atlantic exports for me week
have been $685. $50 bushels (hour 4hcIQdGa).
against 3705, 2H7 bushels last year, ahd r..
cine exports I75 400 bushels, against "5l ~
last year making for three weeks lo4Io'-fo
bushels, against TO- 45@.S32 last year ,-,
Corn exports are gradually declining
and prices are &c lower rather larger ana
estimates of yield now being credited:
"Failures for the week have been lo4 III
the United States. against Z23 last year.
and II in Canada. against 80 last year.