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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
VENEER KNOCKED OFF.

The promoters of Hawaiian annexa-
Ion practically admit defeat of their
scheme for the present. And defeat for
the present largely increases the chances
of defeat in the future, so long. at least,
alton Is inspired by the interests now be-
hind the movement.
In the time during which the scheme
has hung fire the public have been grad
ually coming to an appreciation of the
Jobbery that is in il, and as a conse-
quence. a strong sentiment against an
nexation is manifesting itself all over the
country. The people are beginning to see
that the movement is entirely a selfish
one, in the interest of a few persons.
They are coming 10 understand that the
whole business is. when reduced to it's
last analysis. a conspiracy on the part
Of ring TO guard against the possibility
OF losing what amounts TO a bounty OF
some 100000 annually.
AS the Boston Herald says. the veneer
OF pretended piety. patriotism. and other
false sentiment, has. in the conflict OF
discussion. been knocked off the job in
many places. thus exposing its true and
sordid character. That process we have
always held was all that was necessary to
the undoing of the ring, and hence we
have never bad any confidence In the de-
caration OF the annexation promoters
that II they failed to secure ratification
Of the treaty by the Senate they would
have recourse 70 a joint resolution I'm
order 20 accomplish their object. This
recourse, II was plain, could but result in
Knocking of all the veneer and exposing
the cheat not merely In spots but in It's
compleienesS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

The New York Times says that upon
the list OF pensioners of the United States,
that should be a "roll Of honor" there Is
the name OF a prominent member of the
House OF Representatives from the State
OF Ohio. In the list Of clients, continues
the Times, OF two insurance companies
carried by each as good risk for $4,000.
this same pensioned veteran is found and
the insurance companies consider him a
very good subject to do business with.
The name of this pensioner is Charles II,
Grosvenor, and his disability consists in n
stiff shoulder, resulting from shake-up
in a railroad accident. The Times AYERS
that 1t took him fifteen years to discover
his disability.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
THE JAMES CITY CAPITAL,
Happenings in and About the Town
of sburg.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March S--(Spe-
cial.)-Owing to the inability Of Colonel
| Walter II. Taylor, of Norfolk, to be here
tomorrow, the monthly meeting Of the
| Hospital Executive Committee has been
| postponed until Thursday, the 10TH The
| meetings of this committee are always
noted with considerable interest by mer-
chants and others, as their bills are pass
| ed upon at these sessions before they can
be paid by the steward.
The gentleman from the West who re-
Gently purchased the Jockeys Neck
farm. on the College creek, arrived YES
terday with his furniture and farming
implements. The purchaser is very fond
of the chase and brought on a fine pack
of hounds, some of them said to be ex-
ceptionally good stock. They will have
no trouble in meeting with Reynard i'm
that neighborhood, as his Lordship seems
10 have full sway i'm that locality.
Miss Lulie Taylor, of Norfolk, the do
cesar secretary Of the Woman's Auxil-
larry to the Board Of Missions of the Epis-
copal Church in Virginia. and Mrs. An
ME Manning, Of Winchester, are visiting
Miss Mollie Gait, on east Francis street.
Miss Henrietta Booth. after n delight
full stay with her friend and schoomate
Miss Leila Garnett, of Norfolk, is now in
Newport News visiting friends. en- route
home.
Lieutenant Rogers Gait, Of the navy
returned last evening from Washington
and New York.
Commissioner-of-the -Revenue r. d.
Saunders to-day announced that he will
be a candidate for denomination at the
coming Democratic primary.
Mrs. Van +. Garrett and Misses Lottie
and Mary Garrett went up 10 Richmond
this morning. Miss Lottie will remain for
some time TO visit Mrs. Fannie G. Tucker,
daughter of the late Judge Crump.
Robert II. Armistead trustee, sold on
yesterday in front of the courthouse
seventy-fve acres of land, lying in
jamestown District being the extreme
northern part of the Barham tract The
property was bought for Mr.. Milan
Smith, of Ohio.
The ship Adventurer. Captain Maupin,
i'm command, has been anchored off the
mouth of Archer's Hope river for several
days.
Shad made their first appearance here
to-day, selling al 30 cents apiece for roes
and 80 cents for bucks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
APPROVE THE GOVERNORS ACTION
Lexington People Pleased by the
Pardon of II. Il. Goodwin.

LEXINGTON. VA, March S.-(Special)
The news of the pardon of r. *. God
win, the teller of the defunct bank of
Lexington, as reported in to-day's Dis
patch, was a great surprise to the peo-
pie here. The Governors clemency,
judging from general expressions, APP
pears to meet with the appreciation Of
the people of this place. The Dispatch
was in great demand. and the Spanish
crisis was a secondary consideration
when the news was known. Word was
passed from door to door by eager men,
anxious to let all know of the fact. God
win has always been spoken of as vic
tim Of circumstances, and was made the
scapegoat of another's sins.
ANOTHER CHECK FOR $500.
Professor H. st. George Tucker, OF
Washington and Lee University, received
a check to-day for $500 from Hon. Will
liam T.. Russell, of Leicester, near Bos-
ton, for the John Randolph Tucker Me-
mortal Hall. to be erected at the uni
versity This is the second contribu-
ton received from Mr.. Russell. and
makes his total contribution 81 900. Pro-
fessor Tucker has hopes of laying the
cornerstone at the coming commence
ment in June. He has nearly $4,000 on
hand. The proposed memorial is to cost
$50 600
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
0lilfe
Sol. L. Bloomberg,
Attorney Il Law,
1tQT .aef IgrnnA street
IiUI tINI bTOdU oIIFILs
Richmond. Va. March ,. 1898.

Richmond, Va, Mdrcn ?, 1893.
TO FHE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
JEFFERSON WARD:
Last Friday. UDOn receipt or lette1
from the Good Government League, noti-
flying me Of their endorsement OF my
candidacy for the Council. 1 Immediately
returned same to the president with the
statement that / had not IN any manner
sought and THAT ! DID NOT DESIRE
THEIR ENDORSEMENT. He tore up
the letter. and l expected the matter
would rest.
The endorsement as published I'm the
Richmond Times OF this date was unsO-
licited and unauthorized by me. ana IN
the same public manner / now desire 10
decline said endorsement. While | favor
the very best OF good government. 1 DO
NOT AGREE WITH THE LEAGUE. "
] am a candidate IN the Democratic
primary for recollection 10 the Common
Council from jefferson Ward and ask,
your votes upon my standing i'm the com-'
munity and my ability TO represent youA
and promise. II returned. 10 go into office
FREE FROM ANY AND ALL PLEDGES
TO men or measures, and Will exercise all
Of my ability In representing tho very
best interests of the ward and city.
Very respectfully
NH 9-lt SOL l.. BLOOMBERG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
J. II. WOODWARD ENDORSED.
Several Counties Want Him for Sec
rotary of Board of Fisheries

STORMONT. VA, March S.-(Special)
The counties of Gloucester. King and
Queen and Middlesex have endorsed j..
b. Woodward, of Middlesex, with una
nimity for appointment as secretary Of
the Board of Fisheries. Mr. Woodward
holds a clerkship in the Auditors Of
fee. where he has rendered valuable
service TO the State. and while there
he gave valuable information 10 the
board, enabling IT TO raise larger reve-
nue.. He was reared in the centre Of
the oyster country, and has a practical
knowledge of the trade. Middlesex,
while one Of the smallest counties OF
Virginia. has in the last four years paid
in a larger revenue than any other coun-
ty, except Accomac. and should be re-
cognized on this board Mr.. Woodward
will also be largely endorsed by Accomac
as well as by the inspectors Of the coun-
ties paying the largest revenue The
fact OF his being recommended by these
inspectors shows the confidence those
most largely interested in this business
have in his ability.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

Virginia Is not prouder than she ought
to be- She Is glad thus to be of service
10 the whole country. She realizes that
she is still the mother OF statesmen ana
OF soldiers. and OF heroes in all the walks
OF life The country at large would do
well TO do likewise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
ExpIained.
Pittshnrg Chronicle.

(Pittsburg Chronicle)
"Well." said the Observant boarder,
81 see that Zola has been convicted and
sentenced to years Imprisonment
THAT is what a writer of fiction gets
for dealing with facts" replied the man
on the opposite side Of the table.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
NH 9-2t
dc low y

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Whereas on the 4th day OF March, 1858
Ned. Bland, the West Point Towing Com
pany, and Nordine NJ. Burke filed their
libels in the District Court OF the United
States for the Eastern District OF Vir-
ginia, against the UIion Dredge. No. 2,
her boats, tackle. apparel, and furniture,
and four dump scows, machinery tools
and buckets, in a cause Of action, civil
and maritime: and, whereas by virtue OF
process i'm due form of law, I'm each case
to me directed. returnable on the Sth day
of March lS&, / have seized and taken
the said Union Dredge. No. 2 and scows,
etc. and have her in my custody Notice
Is hereby given that a district court Will
be held in the United States Courtroom.
I'm the city OF Richmond, on the 18th day
OF March, 1898. for the trial OF said premi-
SEES and the owner or owners and all
persons who may have or claim any lnte-
rest. are hereby cited TO be and appear
at the time and place aforesaid, 10 show
cause. If any they have. why a final de-.
cree should not pass as prayed
MORGAN TREAT
NH 6tlSl United States Marshal.
--,----------
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

The fine Spanish hand OF De LONE n
seen in that expression from Madrid OF
desire for the recall of Lee. 1t would
seem that the diseredited Minister would
best serve his own interests by returning
for time to the b of diplomacy. and
learning how not to write.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
As They All Do.
Atlanta Constitution.

st wish you please, sub" said an old
darby. write me a letter ter de man
whut lists de sojers, en- AK him ter gim-
me a place in de army"
"AH right. Any particular placer
"No. sub, cep' dat | wants ter be
colonel-des lax res er dem!'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
ANOTHER CHECK FOR 500.
German in Court.
CNew York SUM

INtW 1UTh SUII.J
Peter Schmidt was arraigned yesterday
in the Essex Market Court on a charge
Of intoXication.
What is your business?' Magistrate
Brann asked Schmidt.
II am a carpenter" replied Schmidt in
English.
Are you married."
"Yah," said Schmidt.
"Any children"
"Nein," said Schmidt.
whats that?" asked the Magistrate.
"Nein" again replied Schmidt.
"Well, if you have nine children TO sup
port, it would be hard on them TO fine
you. This is a case where humanity jus
titles clemency. Now go home TO your
family, and don't drink again"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
I,IrORTANT TO MATER-TAKERs.

Office of Water W orks. City Hall,
Richmond. Va, March g. 1898.
NOTICE TO WATER-TAKERS IN THE
SECOND DISTRICT:
Where bills remain unpaid March llth
the water will be shut of.
CHARLES f. BOILING.
NH got Superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

Prince Albert Leopold Clement Marie
Meinrad OF Belgium Who is now IN mis-
country and who is to be the recipient
OF special attention at the hands Of cur
government is the son OF the Count Of
flanders and nephew Of King Leopold
H. OF Belgium. He is, however. ex-
pecied TO be The next King OF Belgium.
lie IL travelling incognito as the Count
as hethy, and his visit 70 this country
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

OF course Spain was just funning when
she intimated that wish for the recall Of
Lee; oh, Of course; but the joke came
within an ace of being very serious
matter for her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
His Price High.
columbus IournalO

Jul 'I'E''I
The member from the Twentieth Ward
arose i'm his dignity and struck an atti-
tude. Gentlemen" he exclaimed Il
have been offered 5000 to vote for this
franchse!"
Great Scott! How much more do you
want?" called out a voice from the lobby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
sleep, Men of the Maine.
philadelphia Press.)

(tnlldutlpnld 1itSS.)
!.
Sleep. men Of the Maine.
What though no battle shock
Was herald of your doom?
What though in peace not war;,
Came deaths swift wrapping gloom?
Habana's hostile waters saw true glory
won.
In Duty's cause and Cuba's sacrifice was
done.
Sleep, men of the Maine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

IT.
Sleep, men of the Maine.
A nations heart is touched,
And tears now softly fall.
A nations grief is sweet.
With pride-for each for all.
The crimsoned tide flows softly Ger your
hallowed grave,
Your funeral pyre will beacon us to deeds
most brave.
Sleep. men Of the Maine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
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Chicago NeWs.)

Lady: Now that you have partaken Of
a good dinner, are you equal to the task
of saving some wood?
Tramp: Madam, equal is not the proper
word; I'm superior 10 it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

The man and the occasion generally
meet, and when the American occasion
arises It seems to be almost invariably a
yirginian who IL the man for Il Yet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

Doubtless Japan would be willing to
take that fresh revolution in the Philip
pines off SPANS hands-along with the
islands themselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

The man of the hour Is not Day, the
practical head of our foreign relations de-
partment. it may be observed. but Fitz-
hugh Lee,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

The Cannon bill for war preparation
seems to be all right as to name, too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09
YOUNG MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Happenings I'm and About the City
of charlottesville.

| CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March s.
| CSpecial)-A little before noon yesterday
! John L. Sommcrs well-known young
| businessman of this city. attempted to
take his life, using n razor with which
he made an ugly 3-inch wound on tn,
right side OF his neck. severing the outer
layer OF muscles. The wound is not
necessarily dangerous, and 1t Is expected
that he will soon recover.
Mr.. Sommers has been employed In the
dry-goods establishment of Marshall
Brothers, and at the usual hour this
morning went to the store in great ex-
element. He said to his employers that
they had wrongly accused him, and that
he was ready to stand trial. They saw
that he was under an hallucination, and
induced him TO go home. where the at
tempt on his life was made.
The recent development of the Cuban
question has excited the deepest interest
here. Occasionally, I'm the past week.
marines and others have passed here
bound south in anticipation of active SER
vice. and tonight a Southern railway
freight carried south a number of NOR
tars TO be used i'm coast defence.
General Fitzhugh Lee is we'll known
la Charlottesville, where his family fire.
quently spends weeks at a time, and the
General himself has made many brlefer
soJourns. These considerations add much
TO the interest our people have in the
movements of an international problem
in which he has such n significant part.
The demand for his recall and the with
drawal Of the demand have afforded news
OF an absorbing character.
A FARMERS MEETING.
The March meeting of the North Enden
Farmers Club was held at ARROW
head" the residence of Mr.. S. r. Woods,
near Red Hill. The secretary was in
structed TO write to Superintendent Ryder,
Of the Southern railway, a letter ex-
pressing the thanks of the club for the
company's decision to improve local
travel accommodations by putting on
trains Nos and s.
The club decided to offer prizes for
the best crops raised by it's members, and
a committee was appointed to formulate
rules.
Mr.. w. o. Barksdale addressed the or
ganizatiOn on the advantage of spraying
fruit-trecs.
Thirty persons Joined the Methodist
church yesterday, as a result of the re-
vival which DR.. w. f. Edwards is con-
Quoting there.
The condition of Mrs. d. w. Burnley
has become quite alarming. and her
friends can entertain but slight expecta-
ton of her recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

All letters and kilograms must be al
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be
ssturppd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, $40 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for 10 insure their
publication This is long standing rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

Resolutions Of respect to deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tions. associations. or other organiza-
lions will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

The days OF colds and DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup are at hand. Better buy bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

s ST D'l Dy th %'i i~. Medicine
pure condition of the blood after win
ter's hearty foods, and breathing viii
ated air in home, office, schoolroom
or shop. When weak, thin or impure,
the blood cannot nourish the body as
it should. The demand for cleansing
and invigorating is grandly met by
Hoods Sarsapariila, which gives the
blood just the quality and vitality need
ed TO maintain health, properly digest
food, build up and steady the nerves
and overcome that tired feeling. 1t is
the ideal Spring Medicine, Get only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-09

Old papers for sale at the pis2atch
Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-01
DIR. Magruder Declares the Transport
Was Not Fit to Carry Well
Soldiers, Even.
HOSPITAL TRAIN FROM OHIO
WILL VISIT SOUTHERN CAMPS AND
BRING HOME THE SICK.
Thomas, and the Entire Camp
VIII Be Deserted.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31.-Ensign Will
liam Van Nest Powelson, one of the sur
vivors of the battle ship Maine and hero
of the war with Spain was married in his
room in the Episcopal Hospital, this city,
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon, to Miss Mar
garet Olivia Millar, of Wyoming, O., daugh-
ter of Colonel Millar, L. S. A.
The marriage of the young people has
about it an air of romance. The ceremony
was performed in one of the rooms of the
hospital by Rev. David II. Lovejoy, chap
lain of the institution. Only small bridal
party was present including Mr. and Mrs
A. V. II. Powelson. of Middietown, n. Y,
the father and mother of the groom; Capt
Sigsbee, late of the Maine, who has taken d
great interest in the young ensign, and sew
eral of the latter's naval associates. Miss
Clark, friend of the bride. was also pres
ent The father of Miss Millar, who is sta
toned at Montauk Point with his command
was unable to witness the ceremony.
Ensign Powelson, who is suffering with a
broken leg. the result of fall down a
hatchway of the auxiliary cruiser ST. Paul,
was not able to stand up while DR.. Lovejoy
performed the ceremony and his bride there
fore stood beside his cot.
The almost cheerless hospital room had
been transformed into d vertiable bower of
roses for the occasion and notwithstanding
the temporary inhrmity of the groom the
occasion was as joyous and happy as though
the marriage had been celebrated III the
church in Wyoming. o., where it was
originally intended that the couple should
LJ welded. Miss Millar wore a bridal dress
of white and Miss Clark was dressed in
walking costume For some days Miss Mil
lar had been acting as nurse to her injured
lover and after the ceremony the newly
made wife resumed her position of nurse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-01

forgery. and that you have been duped by a
clever forger."
Henry declared his belief in its authen-
ticity but in a very faint voice
Come" said the minister, mo agent ever
gave it to you. You wrote it in pencil to
disguise your handwriting the better You
are the forger."
The colonels speech grew thick but he
denied the charge. Then it was repeated
and he gave fresh explanation.
But his tongue began TO cleave to the roof
of his mouth and it was feared that he
would have an apoplectic stroke "On your
honor as a soldier" said NJ Cavaignac.
more gently. did you or did you not write
that letter?'
Since you appeal to my soldierly honor,
it was 1 who wrote it," he replied
The fact of the suicide became known at
Mont Valerien about o'clock this evening.
II is supposed that it was committed about
in the afternoon. When the officials en-
tered his cell Henry was found lying in a
pool of blood dead with a terrific cash in
his throat Shortly before midnight Madame
Henry, who had been informed, went to the
fortress and was admitted, the officials
granting her permission to pass the night
beside the body.
Figaro believes that the Chamber of Dep
uties will be convoked in extraordinary ses-
sion and that a strong parliamentary COM
mission of inquiry will be appointed.
M Cavaignac has declined to accept the
resignation of General Gonse, underchef of
the general stah.