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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
TeIecraphic Briefs.

The President has appointed Joseph ~
Lee TO be Collector OF Internal revenue
for the District Of Florida
II has been decided to make Augusta,
Ca, the headuarters or the army corps
which is 10 be stationed in Georgia and
South Carolina. Augusta Is found 10 De
the central point Of the places named Tor
camps.
A uriyate letter from an American
citizen In close touch with the Cupan
military command In Cuba says that
great Suffering prevails in Habana Tor
the Iack of food. Some people are dying
on the streets, and many others, VINO are
unable to go out and beg, are dying IN
the houses.
Senator Pritchard, Of North Carolina.
called on the President yesterday with
a delegation and asked him 70 locate one
az fine army camps at either Raleigh
Greensboro Charlotte, or Asheville. Inc
party had a conference with the Attorney
General and with the Interior Department
authorities. looking TO the location Oh
Federal prison at Asheyille.
The reported intention Of the United
States Government 20 retain the whole
of the Philippine Islands has created al
most state OF stupifcation az Mania.
In Is semi-officially announced there That
the Spanish Government has resolved 10
vigorously eomPa6 any tSo te Sgn of the
peace protocol preclude.
The barkentine Wandering jew, from
Philadelphia for Galveston, with cargo
of coal. lies In six fathoms OF water or
Long Island, near Charleston. The yes-
sci sprang leak In hurricane on Satur-
day. and tried 20 90 10 Charleston, but
was forced ashore. The captain and
crew took 10 the rigging and remained
i'm q perilous position until rescued BY the
Charleston tug, John Harlin.
Representative Elliott, Of South Caro-
lima, called at the Navy Department. yes
terday 10 request that some representa-
tive American warship be ordered 20
Charleston, s. c.. TO take part IN the
peace Jubilee TO be celebrated there on
Inc 24th Instant Secretary Long was
moi able al this time 20 say what the de-
partment would be able 10 do in the mat
ter. but made general promise that
some ships would be sent 10 Charleston IL
IL should be possible for II to De DONE
The following dispatches have been re-
ce!yed at the war Department: Manila,
October .-Adjutant-General, Washing
ton: Deaths among the troops In Philip
pines July. August. and september, Tour
officers, eighty-three enlisted men. Au,
gust two officers, fifty enlisted men. OF
whom one officer and sixteen enlisted
men were killed In action and seven died
~ wounds Deaths for September, TWEEN
ty-fiye enlisted men. Total deaths. aeyen-
teen killed in action. seven died OF
wounds. fourteen typhoid-fever. Cause
Of remaining deaths i ana dr T.is |,
MANILA. October 3.-Adjutant-General
Washington: Steamer Scandal arrived
without accident. Private Jacobs. hos
nitaI corps. died at sea, typhoid~fever
Remains brought here fsignedD OTIS
Commanding" ,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
THE STORM OF SUNDAY.
Due Warning Given Of IL by New
Service.

Due Warning Given Of IL by New
Service.
WASHINGTON, october Especial wea-
Their bulletin:
THE storm which Sunday broke with
such fury over the Florida, Georgia, and
South Carolina coast was detected at it's
inception Thursday morning by means OF
the recently established West Indian wea-
Their service Its approach was fully
shown by the new Gordon OF stations,
and during daylight on Saturday warn
ings Of the coming storm We're complete
ly distributed throughout the region COW
cred by the storm on Sunday.
1.-THE storm has now moved TO west
Central Georgia, decreasing in energy and
losing its character as hurricane. 1t Is
probable that If it moves northward at
All II will be Of such a mild character as
TO create no further damage, except as
might result from heavy downpourings OF
rain. However, special observations VIII
be taken in the middle Atlantic States for
the purpose of giving timely warnings. III
case the storm should again give evidence
of increasing to such proportions as would
be dangerous 10 shipping.
(Sisned willis l.. MOORE,
"Chief OF Weather Bureau"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04

Railroad Presidents, sapreme Court
Judges, and Other Great Men Tell
OF DR.. H. G. Flowers Marvel


Ious Cures,
Salvatore ,Mendonca has been for years
the Minister Extraordinary AMI Plenipo-
Tertiary for the Brazilian Government
at the city Of Washington.
In answer to- a question as to what he
thought OF Or. r. c. Flower as a ply
sician. he said: Both myself and wife
regard DIR. r. c. Flower as the greatest
physician this world has ever produced.
We both have been patients of his and
cured. when given up as incurable by
the best physicians of Brazil. of France.
and the United States. Why, sir" said
this distinguished foreigner, "Dr Flower
is a medical prodigy; he is an intellectual
and medical wonder-in my opinion. the
ablest and most successful man in his
profession on earth. He can tell any sick
person his disease without asking a ques-
ton. better than the patient can tell
him. Besides being skilled, able. scien-
tifc. and brainy man. DIR. Flower IS an
infallible diagnostitian. and these are the
reasons he cures the most hopeless, in
failed
A thousand times has Joe jefferson.
the actor. our only RIP Van Wrinkle"
been quoted as saying what he delights
80 in saying. that "Dr. r. c. Flower Is
the most wonderful physician and man
ne ever knew; that he cured him of ma
lignant malady, after the medical brains
OF the world had failed to give him re-
lief"
The splendid cure by DR.. r. c. Flower
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04

with my nerves. and also considerable
difficulty with my stomach, such as the
beIching of gas, and the usual pain and
distress of a dyspeptic. L tried DIT.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve RENE
dy. and It proved a blessing 10 me. L
think everything of IT, and feel that l
could not live without it. / had friend
i'm Brockton by the name of Mrs. Albert
Howes She had neuralgia around the
heart. and was confined to her bed, being
unable TO help herself. l recommended
DR.. Greene's Nervura, and she sent for a
bottle and commenced using 1t. Mrs
Howes was so bad she could not turn in
bed without attacks of acute and dis
tressing pain, but after using four bottles
OF DR.. Greenes Nervura blood and nerve
remedy the pain left her, and in two
weeks she was out of bed. 1t was, in my
opinion. a great victory for DR.. Greene's
medicine. and | always recommend 1t to
sufferers wherever l meet them"
Don't delay-use It now and accept no
substitute, for DR.. Greene's Nervura has
no equal as a nerve and blood remedy In
the world.
Dr. Greene, 35 west Fourteenth street,
New York city, is the most noted and
successful specialist OF the day. and can
be consulted free. personally or by letter.
Use his great remedy. DIR. Greene's Ner-
yura. and consult him freely, If you de-
sire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
WHEELER GOING TO CUBA.
Understands lie VIII Have Charge OF
santa Clara.

WASHINGTON, October 3.-Major Cen
eral Wheeler, who reached here last night
was at the White House and had a
brief interview with the President to-
day.
General Wheeler said his only mission
here was TO testify before the war in
vestigating commission, which had sum
noned him as witness and that after
being examined he would leave imme-
diately for his camp at Huntsville. Ala.
General Wheeler stated. on leaving the
President. that his future plans We're not
finally decided upon. though he said he
understood that he would be sent 20
Cuba, with his army division. to take
charge OF Santa Clara province. He tx
pected that he would be able to get
around to resume his seat in Congress
early I'm the session, though OF that he
was not certain. II feel" he said, that
President Mckinley has given me the
highest compliment that any one could
bestow upon me. and / will act as he
directs. | will stay In the service as
long as he says he wants me 20 do so.
and when ne feels that there is no
further actual need Of my services, Will
leave"
General Wheeier's division, which Is 10
assemble at Huntsville preparatory 20
hslng sent 10 Cuba. consists OF the Second.
Fifth. sixth. Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth
regular cavalry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
THE LIFE LINE.
The Slender Cord Which Means
Life or Eternity.
DR.. Grcepe's NervurH the Great
Health and Life Saver.
It's Wonderful Power to Cure Every
where Making the People Well.

He would be a foolish man who. hnd-
ing himself drifting down rapid stream
TO dangerous cataract. refused me
thrown 10 him to draw him into SAFETY
preferring TO trust TO chance TO reach the
bank. Such a course would be tnought
simply suicide. And yet those who nave
lost vitality and vigor. who are suffering
from weakness, vital exhaustion. nervous
prostration. rheumatism, stomach trouble,
kidney and liver complaints, caused by
oyerwork, excuses. worry or exposure
and spend their time and money expert
menting with medicines which do not cure
arc doing something very like the drifting
man. The real safety for the sunering'
the weak, and Frustrated lies in Or.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve reme-
dy. the greatest nerve and blood medicine
the world has ever known, and the suresl
cure you can possibly take. This is tne
lifeline that Is thrown out to those IN
danger from disease. Thousands nave
ayaIled themselves OF this means OF sale-
ty. and to-day are rejoicing that they useo
DR.. Greene's Nervura.
Mrs. Emma Blodgett 4S Sixth street,
Dover. n. H., used 1t and got We'll ana
you can do the same If you will only try
it. She says: Il had severe troupie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
TO THE LAUNCHING TO-DAY.
The Governor and stan to Go Down
I'm m Special Car.

Governor Tyler and stan win 10 70
Newport News to-day to witness the
launching OF the battleship Illinois.
The party win travel in special car
attached to the train which leaves hero
at s o'clock. The car was rendered. the
Governor by the Chesapeake and ONO
Railway Company. and tho offer was ac-'
cepted. with appreciation or the COM
pany's courtesy.
The Governor and members or the
stan will leave the Mansion In carriages
az $50 o'clock this morning, and viii be
driven 10 the Broad-Street Station. PIT
vato-Secretary owen went 10 Newport
News yesterday afternoon 10 look after
arrangements for the reception OF tho
Executive and staff. Tho party VIII re-,
turn tomorrow night after the banquet
Governor Tanner, OF Illinois, and MISC
Letter. who Is 20 christen the battleship
passed through Richmond yesterday, en-
route for Newport News, accompanied
by several hundred 1llinoisians. The at
tendance from this city will be very
large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
BIMETALLIC WAYS AND MEANS.
Committee Appointed by Chairman
Jones-"Coinv Harvey to Manage.

Jones-"COin' Harvey TO MANAGE
CHICAGO, October 3-The Hon. James
A. Jones, of Arkansas. chairman of the
National Democratic Committee, has APP
pointed Ex-Governor william ]. Stone, OF
Missouri; Ex-Governor John p. Altgeld,
Of Illinois; Senator william V. Alien. OF
Nebraska, and Senator Henry NJ. Teller.
Of Colorado. to act in conjunction with
himself as a committee on ways and
means. This committee has addressed
the following letter TO Mr.. William II.
Harvey COIN. of Chicago:
"Mr. William II. Harvey, Dear Sir:
The undersigned Committee on Ways and
Means TO further the cause OF bimetallism
and the overthrow Of the corrupt Repub-
lican domination in this country. tenders
you the position OF general manager Of
it's work. You will observe that the
committee represents not only the Demo-
cratic party, but tho allied forces that
are working with It for the protection OF
the republic and free institutions, and 1t
is in spirit Of harmong and true patri-
otism that we desire your assistance.
(slgned) JAMES X. JONES,
WILLIAM J. STONE,
JOHN i. ALTGELD.
WILLIAM " ALLEN,
HENRY NJ. TELLER"
Mr.. Harvey has notified the committee
of his acceptance Of the position. and has
opened an office in the Unity building In
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
UOBsON CHANGES HIS PLAN.
working on yizcaya-Wiil Next Go
to Oauendo-Colon the Last.

SANTIAGO, october 3.-Leutenant
Hobson has arrived here on a visit. He
changed his programme and worked on
the Vizcaya in recovering her guns. To-
morrow divers will make final examina-
ton Of the Vizcaya's bottom, In the nope
that there is a. bare possibility of raising
the shin Lieutenant Hobson will after
ward proceed TO the wreck Of the Ami
rante Oquendo and take on her guns,
leaving the Cristobal Colon until the last.
Lieutenant Hobson has recovered the
glasses which he had on in the Merrimac.
While looking overheard in the clear
water one day. he say what he thought
might be his glasses. He dived overheard
and discovered that the object he had
seen was that for which he had been
searching. The glasses were recovered
and shipped north to friends in New
York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04

= few years ago o. the president u tbs
Pennsylvania railroad. after the medical
lights OF the two continents had said
he could not live ninety days" flled
with hope thousands OF dying sufferers
as the good news flashed over the ma
ton.
Judge Dwight Iocmls. OF Hartford.
Conn, for twenty years on the Supreme
bench. and one OF New Engiands fore
most. ablest. and braincst men. says:
''Dr. n. c. Flower cured me OF cancer
OF the stomach after I had suffered n
thousand deaths, and had been given up
a hopeless case. Or. Flower told me my
disease better than could have told
him. without asking a question. lie not
only cured me, but he has cured many OF
my neighbors and friends. 1t Is safe TO
say that Or. Flower will cure 30 per
cent. OF all sufferers from chronic dis
ease. after given up as incurabie oy
other physicians"
Tho Rev. Mr.. McAlester. Of Washing
ton. but later OF Cuban fame, says: "Dr.
Flower cured me OF Brighfs disease OF
the kidneys. and my sister OF consump-
ton. after prominent physicians had pro-
nounced US incurable. II the sick men
and women OF this country. who value
health. youth. and life, would only take
n second. sober thought they would go
at once--if they had to cross Cont
nent TO do so-and consult the most Won
derful and successful of all living physi-
Clans
j The above IS taken from an article by
Professor O. l.. Carpenter in the Baltt-
more American, entitled can the dag
nostic Powers of DR.. r. c. Flower be
Explained from Natural Causesr'
Those who would know more or DIR. r.
c. Flower and his wonderful work In
curing the sick should send n 2-cen'
postage stamp TO the Flower Medical
Association. 151 west Thirty-fourth street
New York city. for their new work. en-
titled CDR. Flowers Great Work In tbs
Sick Room" which Will be sent (postagt
paid) free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
Personals and Briefs.

Ex.Congressman j. B. Richmond, OF Lee
county Is In the city.
Pickett Camps meeting last night was
devoted exclusively TO routine business.
Miss Rosa Beckman has returned to the
city after pleasant visit 20 Baltimore
Miss Rosa Bicker, who has been visit
inc friends in Baltimore and Washington,
has returned, looking exceedingly wei.
st. Mary's Social and Beneficial Union
will have It's annual outing az the farn
OF Mr.. Joseph Mlddenuori' III 'noateiA''''
on October llth.
Mr.. Aylett w. GoddIn left last night via
the Southern railway for Mobile, Ala, 10
represent the Southern Manufacturing
Company
Mrs. Laura ". Kenney and daughter
have returned to the city AFTER a moss
pleasant stay In New York city or seye-
raj weeks.
Lieutenant Thornton ID. FaiIlsmo, OK
Company VI. Second virginia hssiinent,
who was taken suddenly Ill st Pablo
Beach. Is reported as very mucn nnproveo'
letter from Alexandria says Mr.. Van
DYKE Johns continues critically ~. though
he Is holding up well In strength, ana ME
friends are yet hopeful OF his ulumats
recovery.
Judge John w. RELY. OF the Supreme
Court Of Appeals, VINO . ~ Wild q tntVns
III.
strong hopes are entertained Tor nls
speedy recover.
AT the meeting Of the Sons OF Veterans
last night, a committee was appointed 20
make preparations for the address or ~.
W. l.. Royal, TO be delivered before me
camp on the list instant.
Mr.. s. II. Richardson, OF Chicago 10 IN
the city and Is being given CORDIAL
greeting by his friends. Mr.. Richardson
married Miss Peterborough, OF this
city, and Is quite well-known here.
Meetings having reference 10 the heal-
ing OF the body In answer 10 prayer are
held every Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
at o03 east Main street The nesting will
take place as usual this afternoon.
Miss Mary Bell. soprano: Mr.. Haddon 3.
| watkins tenor, and Mr.. J. w. Dufhamt
| basso have been engaged for tho choir OF
| Grace-strect Baptist church. The alte
| and organist have yot TO be selected
| Rev l.. n. Turnbull, Of Durham. ~. c.,
| wnl be the guest OF Rev. DIR. j. Calvin
! st4wart and wife. 80 west Grace street.
| during the exercises incident 10 the dedi-
| cation OF the new seminary buildings.
| Mr. j. c. Robinson 10 quite ~ at bis
| home with malaria. aud while he 10
| Temporarily confined 10 his bed Mr. r. L.
| Wornack is watching the premises Of HE
patrons on Main. Cary. and other streets.
| Mr.. w. A. Dabney. who has for sevea
] wears been local manager OF the Western
| Union In this city. has been transferred
| 10 another branch Of the service. and the
| Office no held has been abolished. Mr.
| Dabney has made thousands OF frie9ds
/ during his connection with the Western
| Union. 3,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04

winter they can drill and have open air.
To nut the troops in buildings m large
cities IN the North would In a measure
deprive them Of the drill discipline and
target practice necessary to fitting SOL
diers for active service In the field. More
over the discipline OF the troops will thus
be maintained very much better and more
effectually than near large cities. The
troops, therefore. viii be quartered in the
Middle southern States, where they can
live in tents. az provided by the plan OF
the ouartermaster-generai which gives
a stove 10 every three tents Joined to-
aether. two sleeping-rooms. and one Sit
ting-room.
.sThe Secretary Of War directed q board
NJ experienced army officers to visit the
different sites for the purpose of select
ing these camps. and has left the matter
TO their Judgment. which. however. meets
with his full approval
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
ESLrsTING As REGULARS.
A Large Number of Richmond Wen
Enter the Army.

Major Hurtz the United States re-
crulting officer, in charge Of the station
here. enlisted twenty-five men last
month. This Is by far the largest num-
Der ever sent from Richmond In one
month.
There are said 20 be many men In me
Second and Third regiments VINO wish
20 enter the regular service, and II Is
probable that Major Hurtz, Will corral
a number Of these this month, when the
regiments are mustered out.
Private Joseph NJ Hannah, company
F. Fourth Virginia Regiment, II homo
on a furlough. Mr. Hannah Is greatly
pleased with camp life.
He says the fare for the well and me
medical attention for the sick are al
a man could ask. Captain Causey, no
says. - the best officer In the Seventh
Corps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
its author, who has made hope for man
and made man for this hope

AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE.
In conclusion, Dr. Hoge said: 1T is not
my habit 10 introduce personal matters
into my sermons. but after so many weeks
Of enforced silence, through so severe and
serious illness. i cannot restrain the wish
to express my gratitude to God for per-
hitting me TO stand again I'm this pulpit
and speak once more to the people OF my
first and only love as pastor. For what
| have recently suffered l have had 80
many compensatiOns that | would be UNI
grateful indeed IL j did not express my
thankfulness for numberless kilograms
and letters during my absence, assuring
me of the sympathy and affection Of those
to whom / have so long ministered; CRATE
full that j have been the subject of so
many prayers. at family affairs, and in
the congregations Of my brethren who re-
membered me In leading the devotions
Of their people. Some pastor must be the
happiest pastor In the world. and some
times / think I may. be the one. ! can
say what, perhaps, few can say, that !
am satisfied with my lot. For more than
fifty years there has been no church in
the world which / would be willing TO
take in exchange for this.
During my recent separation from you
have been free from all anxiety on your
behalf because of my entire confidence IN
the discretion the wisdom, and the fidelity
of my dear friend and colleague, Donald
Guthrie. God has blessed his labors of
love TO some VINO unlltu ny pubic pIOleS-
sion with this church at your last COM
munion.
GLOW It would rejoice my heart II this
my first sermon on my return, should be
the means of leading some soul TO Christ,
or of strengthening and comforting one
of Gods dear children. l have nothing
more to wish for as pastor except
the abundant outpouring Of the spirit OF
all grace and the happy conversion of
some in whom / feel a deep and tender
interest, and who will, as | trust, soon
be able to say, L hope in God. and I will
yet praise Him who is the health Of my
countenance and my God
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
wARsHIPs ORDERED TO CHINA
baltimore and Petrol TO Pro'ect
American Interests.

WASHINGTON, October S.-secretary
Long. upon advices received at the state
Department, showing the extent OF the
threatening conditions in China, has or
dered the Secretary OF the Navy to SEND
,esseIs selected for this undertaking are
the Baltimore and the Petrol
II IS said that the Baltimore VIII not %
able 10 get beyond the Taku forts. at the
entrance OF the Pang lie riVer' upon
which Pekin is situated. But the Petrol
being OF smaller proportions, may be able
to reach Tien-Tsin. eighty miles above
the mouth. and about the same distance
below Pekin.
secretary Long said that the sole pur--
nose of ordering the Baltimore and Petrol
10 Tien-Tsin was to safeguard American
Interests. and protect the life and pro-
perry of American citizens, In the event
Of an outbreak in the interior. hen-Isin
being the nearest post 10 Pekin accessi-
bic TO warship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-04
HENRY GEORGE DECLINES.
Chicago Platform Democratic Com
mjtfee dominates Henry Mcdonald

mjtfee dominates Henry McDonniu'
NEW YORK. October 3.-Henry George
has declined the nomination for Governor
on the ticket placed in the field by the
Chicago-platform Democrats, and the
committee having authority to fill the
vacancy nominated Henry Mcdonald, of
the county OF New York, for the place.
Mr.. George, in his letter. says that by
pursuing uninterruptedly the duty OF
writing his fathers biography he can do
more for the principles OF freedom than
by engaging actively in politics.
Mr.. George continues: II should say
in Justice 10 myself and 10 those who
honestly advance the silver question 10
the rank OF first Importance, that L am
no more than my father was an advo-
cate of free coinage. He condemned Its
economic soundness. being, In fact, Il be-
lever neither in gold nor in silver, but
IN credit or paper money"
Henry Mcdonald nominated In Mr..
Georges stead. is lawyer of this city
and was formerly banker in South
Dakota. He is a member OF the Ne"
York Bimetallic Association.