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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-30

"Wente batted for Roth in ninth inning.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
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Lancaster ........ .......0 O0O300l o.
Allentown .......... ...0 0 0501 0'-6
Summary: Earned runs-Lancaster, 2;
Allentown, g. Two-base hits-Butter-
more, Smith. Three-base HIT. Dele
hanty. Sacrifice hits-Roth, Lyons, II.
Delehanty. Stolen base-Schaub. Left
on bases-Lancaster. a; Allentown, 4.
Struck out-By West, g. by Keener, 2.
Double play-James Delehanty to Nc
Intyre. First base on errors-Lancaster
/: Allentown. 1. First base on balls-Off
West, 8; off Keener. Q Umpire-Mr.
Brady. Time--l hour and 81 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-30

SCORE BY INNINGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-30

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Company will be given pgomps attention.
The times., 1898-05-22
A HATEFUL MEMBER OF THE
ALPHABET.
How the Letter NJ Has Figured in
Recent Spanish History.

How the Letter NJ Has Fignred in
Recent Spanish History.
Students of the occult may find some
thing of interest in the peculiar manner
| in which the letter M appears TO figure
in many of the events of the Cuban war
The key may be that the letter M is
the thirteenth letter of the alphabet, or
it may be chance, or it may be destiny;
but call it what you will, it is certainly
case of the unlucky thirteen" travelling
incog.
The legislation which caused the Cuban
revolt became a law on the 5th day of
March. 1895. The father of the revolu-
tion was Jose Marti. On the 1st day of
April, following, Gen. Antonio Maceo and
his brother landed in Cuba, and they
We're followed two weeks later by Gen.
Maxine Gomez, who left his home in
Monte Crsto, in order 10 lead the Cuban
army. The first general sent over by
Spain to check the insurrection was Gen.
Martinez Campos; but, in his first en-
gagement he was defeated by Gen.
Maceo. on the march from Manzanillo to
Bayarrn.
1t is well known the deadly ''machete"
is the favorite weapon of the Cubans,
and the most dreaded by the Spaniards.
Murat Halstead was one of the first and
most prominent of newpaper correspond
ents to go to Cuba. The United States
claims to intervene under the Monroe
Doctrine. 1t is to their great credit, that
Senators Morgan. Mason and Money
have been the frieneds of Cuba in sea-
son and out; while Senator Money of
Mississippi was the first member of Con-
gress to go to Cuba. Mckinley is the
head of this great republic. Gen. Miles
is the head of our armies. Our Secretary
of State is from Mansfield, Ohio. The
Secretary of War is from Michigan, and
the Secretary of the Navy is from Mass
achusetts.
The Maine was the first of our war
vessels to visit Havana after the war
broke eodt, and the Montgome,y the sec
ond. Admiral Montgomery Sicard was in
command of that part of our coast from
which they sailed. The Maine was blown
up by a mine; but that startling disaster
ending in war, has so far proved more
dreadful to Spain than to the United
States. The chief officer of the board cf
inquiry was Lieutenant Commander Ma
rix. It's report was completed on Monday.
was signed by Admiral Montgomery ST.
card, and sent to Congress by President
Mckinley on the following Monday Two
weeks Later the Presidents message was
sent to Congress, and this also occurred
on Monday, though it was the general
expectation that it would be sent in on
Wednesday. week later on Monday
night Congress passed its now famous
resolutions. and, again on the following
Monday, formally declared war.
Singuiarly enough and ,strikingly illus
trative of the obstinacy with which-Spain
refused to bulge when Uncle Sam, with
all great power, undertook to push her
off the continent, a cargo of mules was
the first capture of the war. The first
vessel captured was by Commander May
nard, who sent his prize to port under
the command of Ensign Magruder, and at
the same time gunner Patrick Mallow had
8 the hener-of firing the first hostile shot
of the war, when he fired across the bows
Of the Buena Ventura The first battle
The times., 1898-05-22
There's a DiFe renee.
From the Detroit Free Press

(From the Detroit Free Press
The man talking TO the Washington
city hotel clerk was unmistakahly- from
Indiana, because there is that about an
Indianian which stamps him with its
identity. just as being born a king shows
in a thousand different ways Perhaps
the Hoosier doesn't show in that many
ways, but he shows it just the same
'I suppose said the clerk with an air
of old acquaintance, that you are in
Washington to get a commission to raise
a regiment for the army against Spain?
mo, sir" was the reply, prompt and
emphatic.
'Indeed?" said the surprised clerk.
Don't you want a commission?'
al wouldn't go in without one
Aren't you going in?
mot on your Gatling gun
why not? You were in the last war,
weren't your
Yes but that's different"
How do you mean?''
'sWhy, YOU see" and the Indiaian was
very deliberate, in the last war If l had
been shot l would have had the satisfae-
ton of knowing it had been done by a
gentleman, whoever ne might have been;
but if l go into this war against the
Spaniards and happen to be shot, just
think a minute, will you, of what 1t Is
that will have done me. No. sir; I've
got blood to shed for my country. but 1
want to have some of the say as to who 5
going to shed it. See?'
The times., 1898-05-22

continuance In power of the present min
iStry
1.-The failure of Spain to accomplish
any important results thus far has created
dissatisfaction and disaffection in the
country. There are one or two things
to be considered. The Spaniards are a
wonderfully proud and sensitive people.
They really think that they are the
strongest nation in the world. and that
a Spaniard can whip anyone. Americans
make a great mistake in Understanding
this characteristic of the Castillian peo-
pie. The latter are reckiessly brave and
courageous-yes, ignorantly brave. But
the Spanish government must know its
inability to conquer the United States.
1T must know that the end will be the
loss of Cuba and ali the insular colonies,
as web as the annihilation of the navy
tIf there were in Spain very strong
and popular military or naval commander
who had won victories, IL would be an
easy matter to make him a military die
tator But they have no such a man.
There is little danger of Weyler coming
to the top. He has not shown himself to
be great general. The only thing that
can be said in his favor IS that he did not
| lose Cuba. / do not think that either the
Carlists or Republicans can succeed, and
they are the only persons that can over
throw the monarchy. But no one can tell
what mob will do. Twenty-four hours
may change the whole aspect of affairs.
II do not see any ground for apprehen-
sion as regards a general cenfagration in
Europe Germany is strengthening her
. navy but that is on general principles
Turkey, of course. is always a sleeping
volcano. She Is quiet now only because
the nations are interested in keeping her
/ quiet. S
1.-THE bread riots indicate that the people
are hungry and tired of heavy taxes.
1.-The uplheavai of '48 was a republican
development, growing very largely out of
the activity, and, determination of the stu
dents of universities to overthrow the gov
ernments. There is always danger to a
monarchy from free thought and inde-
81 don't think that France can afford to
come into the present war, as she has too
many jealous rivals around her. She is
virtually under bonds to keep the peace.
1t would bel indeed serious business for
her to go to war;,
81 want to say I'm closing that it is most
fortunate we did not recognize the inde-
pendence of C1tba. Our most serious trou-
bic will come after the war is over. What
shall we do with the Spanish colonies !?
They are Incapable of governing them
selves.
Another thing to bear in mind is that
the Spag/sh do not give u peasily. They
are wonderfully persistent. 1t was TWEEN
ty-five years before they recognized the
independence of Mexico and the Spanish
American republics.
I'VE shall have number of difficult
questions TO solve after the war, but there
is no need of crossing the bridge till we
come to it
FRANCIS LEON CHRISMAN.
The times., 1898-05-22
THE FUTURE Of SPAIN
Views of Three Former Ministers
to Madrid.
UNREST IN THE OLD WORLD
All Europe lis Uuensy - France
Awaits the Man ON HOrseback-
pie Are Hungry-The Army Domi-
nant i'm Spanish Politics.

Watchman. what of the night? Is a
question that may well be asked regard
ing the future of our political Zion.
With wars and rumors of war in differ
ent parts Of the globe, the prospects are
that the map-makers of the twentieth
century will have plenty to do. Great
changes are impending on the continent.
Italy is on the border-land of bankruptcy.
France is waiting for the man on horse
back, Austria is rent with factionaI strife
among the different parties, and Spain
is crumbling on the verge of revolu-
ton that promises to shake her from CEN
ter TO circumference. And as if this were
not enough. China and Turkey continue
60 be disturbing factors in any plan look
ing to permanent peace. Who can tell
whether the present war is not the pre-
lude TO a mighty strife among the Pow
ers? Certainly. there is not the slightest
traces yet of nations beating their
swords into plowshares. and their spears
tnto pruning hooks. On the contrary. the
continent today is an armed camp, and
bristies with bayonets from the Black
Sea to the Bay OF Biscay.
And what about the future of Spain?
VIII she survive the impending loss of
her colonies, and march among the re-
publics Of the Old World with France
and Switzerland? Or will she continue a
monarchy, and eventually be swallowed
Up by the great powers?
Such questions ] put to three of the
best informed gentlemen who have ever
figured In the diplomatic service of the
United Statesmen who have represented
this country at the Castillian court and
have had exceptional opportunities since
then by travel and study for reaching re-
liable conclusions on this whole subject
These gentlemen are former Secretary of
State Gen. John w. Foster. Gen. Daniel
Sickles the veteran soldier, statesman and
diplomat, and the Hon. ]. i. NJ Curry,
IL. D.. the head of the Peabody and Slater
educational fund in this country All
three were ministers 10 Spain at very crit
ical periods in the history of that country,
and have had exceptional opportunities for
studying the people and their future pros
poets.
There seems TO be a general wave of
discomfort and unrest sweeping over the
continent just now, said Gen. Foster
ftEpain IL now seething. Italy Is more than
bothered with bread riots, Austria is busy
euppressing internal strife, France Is wait
The times., 1898-05-22
How Monkeys Are Caught.

(Erpm the Minneapolis Tribune
In capturing monkeys IL is said that
their curiosity is the thing that makes
them an easy prey. Nearly all Of the
monkeys that we see in this country come
from GOrnona. a little village situated
short distance from the Panama railroad
The inha abitants of this district are
mostly native negroes. for few white men
could bear the climate. The whole region
is marshy and covered with tropical vege-
tation- At night there arises thick va
pOr laden with fever. which hangs over
the woods like a cloud.
This region of woods is the paradise of
the monkeys. They travel in troops. led
by an older monkey. When the people
receive information that the travelling
monkey troops" are near the village they
go to the woods in crowds to catch them.
Their plan is very simple They cut
a hole in a coeoanut large enough for q
monkeys paw TO enter. The nut is then
followed out. and a piece of sugar is
placed in it, \ piece of string is then
fastened to it. and it is placed in the road
of the approaching monkeys.
1t is well known that monkeys are very
inquisitive. When they see the cOcOanut
in the grass they hurry to examine il.
1t does not take them long to find out
that the inner part contains piece OF
sugar. One of the boldest and greediest
sticks a paw into the nut to get the
sugar, and grasps it as tightly as he can
But his fist is so large that be cannot
draw it out of the hole again. with the
sugar. to which he holds fast. cost what
it may.
The natives now pull the string until
nut and monkey arrive in the vicinity Of
their ambuScade. In the meantime the
other monkeys wonder what is the matter
with their comrade. They hurry to see
yhArp 10 IL haf faI To NTH
in the cocoanut. They crowd around him
chattering and gesticuIating and the na-
tives. who have large net ready, cast il
over them. and before they know It, all
are prisoners They are sold to the en-
pIoyeS of the Panama Railroad. and reacn
the North American markets through
commercial dealers.
The times., 1898-05-22

of the war was the bombardment OF Ma
tanzas and one of the most brilliant naval
victories in the history of the United
States was the destroying of the Span
ish fleet in the harbor of Manila
In nearly every prize capture and i'm
portance of the war so far, the letter
M has fitted in and out. and close OBJ
servers will probably continue TO see this
mysterious stranger many times before
peace shall be declared.
The times., 1898-05-22

others have no other title TO their new
distinction than the fact that they bear
the names of public men who. in most
instances. have enjoyed rewards fully
equal TO their deserts. President Mckin-
ley was himself a soldier. Beyond ques-
ton he knows how the armies suffered
during the Civil War through gross in-
competence and neglect in the quarter
master and commissaTy departments OF
course he knew. but the men who had
clamOred for war elamOred also for rec
ognition. War measures will be neCes-
sary from now on: the Administration
must have soma influence with Con-
gress. and consequently senator's and
congressman have influence with the Ad-
ministration. Other men have yielded in
the same way as Mckinley has done,
but il is peculiarly Disappointing at this
time. because the President started out
with the evident purpose of utilizing the
training and experience Of the regular
Army and the drill and discipline of the
National Guard. The Army has been
mobilized, and for the most part differed
on this principle, and now an inexpe-
rienced. possibly inefficient, corps OF staff
officers from civil life are TO undertake
to furnish the necessary adjuncts OF n
successful campaign. And after yielding
to the pressure, the President has gained
nothing, for where he has pleased one
successful candidate he has disappointed
dozen others and their friends.
The times., 1898-05-22
WOOlen Dress Goods.

We offer nothing in this line which
would conflict with the money spent in
advertising the same. Well admit that
certain lines of wooiens have seen their
best days-but these goods are offered so
awfully cheap that many ladies going
away for the Summer will gladly avail
themselves of these sacrifices.
29c. instead of 39c. for a 45-inch All-wool
Black and Blue Storm Serge.
35c. instead of 50c for a finch All-wool
Black Etamine Open Mesh.
39c. instead of soc. for a 40-inch ALL
wool Black Batiste or Nuns Yelling.
soc. instead of CSC, for a 4O-inch Reversi-
BILE High Luster Black Mohair.
The times., 1898-05-22
The stan Appointments.
(From the Manchester Union.)


It is evident from the expressions of
dissatisfaction in newspapers from all
over the country that President McKin-
ley has gained nothing BY yielding at the
last moment to the pressure of the poll
ticians and making a large number of
civilian staff appointments. 1t was inevi-
table that this should be the case. For
every politician who is pleased there are
a dozen who are disappointed. 1t may OF
may not have been New England sena-
tor who. as reported changed Longfel-
lows familiar lines to read:
Sons of great men all remind us
We may make our lives sublime,
And with papa's push behind US
We get there every time.
But it is certain that the list of assist
ant quartermasters and commissarieS of
subsistence submitted last Thursday was
a great disappointment to the country.
Of the twenty-seven civilian assistant
quartermasters and an almost equal num-
Der of civilian commissaries OF subsist-
ence there Is not one capable of making
out the proper acquisitions. Every one of
them must learn his duties. while there
are hundreds of young leutenants in the
Regular Army and in the National Guard
who are already fitted to be quartermas-
ters and eonmissaries.
Some OF these civilian appointees are
sons and nephews of senator's. while
The times., 1898-05-22
Keeping Up Our Ribbon
Record.

Much as we have told you about the
selling of these ribbons. we still con-
tinue to add to their attractiveness.
Today another new line of ALI
SILK assorted colors in Baby Rib 5ka
bon-50 yaHds for. or.,.-...-..-..,-...-..... 0Ve
Satin and G. G. Ribbons-all sllk-in
widths from 1 to 2 1-2 inches.
All-silk Moire. Checks and o. I'd
Plaids. fancy Roman, etc. at....... 0o .fu
s-inch wide All-siIk. Satin and G. G.,
in all colors; also black and
Son. Eh'e' at.1.i.:.... regular soc. Riol2c per yd
Sash and millinery width Moire Taffe-
IA, Plain Taffeta, Satin and Gros Grain,
Novelty Fancy Ribbons. 40c. value, at 2lc
yard.
and 6-inch extra quality Moire, Tafe-
ia, Fancy Paid and Check Summer Sash
Ribbons at5s7c. yard. This ribbon would
be cheap At 6oa
Made-up sastes, with hemstitched ends,
4 yards long ana inches wide. at s1.ss.
4-yard lonsFfhaid and Roman sashes.
with fringed endsa s2-ss each.
Sc. value in Fine Narrow cam-2 II :, vd
brio edging. ........................ Z IS I yu
Sc. and 1Oc value in wide.
snowy Cambria and Swiss Sc ud
Edging g,..-.....-.....,....... tu
csc. to 81 value-smail lot of
finest quality Nainsook Edg-
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--...................... fo1 fu
Esse EsPfssl toqsg lot Of Ygasptsn9 bsn l2c per doz
special bargains in Point
d Paris and Normandy Va
lenciennes Edging. Regular
i9e, @oroan and Se' value For $40 4 Rcyd
41tI4ueiS a.
Is patterns of French Valen-
ciennes. "a and ! inch wide. 35c. 9Sc
to SOC. value. Per dozen. -oS
The times., 1898-05-22
An Impossible Task.
From the Cb;c,ao post ,

From the Chicago Post.)
The fortune teller excused herself for min
ute and left the room
"fll have to give it up,' she said to her con-
federate.
whats the 4fnatter?"
Why, how can ] be expected to tell the for
tune of that big gawking idiot successfully when
can't worm any sort OF tip out of him as TO
the kind OF fortune-telling he wants to hear
Yes; there are many difficulties of which we
little wot or entirely wot not, as the case may
The times., 1898-05-22
Laces and EmbrOideries.

The greatest demand is just about now
for Laces and Observation-Disclosures isn't
a single wash garment made this season
which doesn't show elaborate use of
either lace or embroidery for trimming
We have prepared a schedule OF only the
best things which the trade is calling for
day in and day out.
The times., 1898-05-22
Remember
the Maine!

American China Plates. S1-2 inches IN
diameter, with a red, white and blue bOr-
der and q faithful portrait Of the Inflated
battIeShip Maine-handsomeIy hand-pain--
ed in neat color effects-trUe 10 iife-real-
" a work OF art-Only 1.000 For
Monday at the extraordinary f2o
price = A-O
The times., 1898-05-22
Innings.

35-inch Moire Soft Finish Per-
ealine. in fast black and all col -3/a
ors. Worth y lie. yard. At...--... ~
All our 12 1-2c. quality silk Fin
ish Striped Lining. in Roman ef- e3/e
Our 1sc. quality Aii-linen Heavy lie
Canvas. Reduced to-,...................i1c III
sOur 22-fnch Genuine Imported
ESe4eh Esea Ra51aed HairSIoth- 4d Worth 4oe. 32Hc
Our z lie quality Black Back 0s/a
&C. quality Best Dressmakers' ozbo
Cambria, in black and all coIors..... 1Ioe
Our 23c. quality Silk-anish Fast fio
Black Percaliue. Reduced to............iI .iIo
40-inch Lawn Tennis Lining, in
all coiors. fer underiining organ lie
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-30
WATER DRAWN OFF.

Since the last snow storm a portion
of Leicester reservoir has been drawn
off in anticipation of the freshets of
spring caused by melting snow. Be
fore the storm the reservoir was full.
Drawing off a portion of the water will
guard against any accident. The other
reservoirs are in excellent condition.
The supply for next year will be equal
to all demands and the addition of new
pipe as contemplated by Water Com
missioner John g. Brady will give
Worcester remarkably good service.
During the year there has been no
difficulty in the water supply. The
number of persons using water from
a census made by the department last
year was los, 963.
The order for the purchase of ,land
along the stream in Holden and Pax
ton was introduced for a double pur-
pose. The land is adjacent to the
stream and by securing it the city in
sures purity in the water supply as
the water shed is directly into the
stream. When another dam is neces-
sary to maintain a sufficient water
supply for Worcester it will be built
at the Seagrave privilege and will
flood the land in question. Thus by
making the purchase aow future in
crease in value of the land as provided
against. The land is now used for pas
ture purposes and is not costly.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-30
FOR POLICE PURPOSES.

James M. brennan chief of police es-
Inmates that he will require S1S6, 129. AZ
to carry on the work of the police
department for the coming year. In
his estimate he does not include any
new officers or repairs on the worn
out signal system now in use by the
department. The greatest item of the
estimate is the pay roll of policemen
which is 1884, 1885,.
The gross estimated expenses are
$142, 629.45 and the estimated revenue
$4,000 leaving a balance of $13612945
In addition to the amount of pay
roll which is mentioned above the
monies called for are: Telephone ser
vice and tolls, $500; signals and sup
plies $375; coal and wood, $1,000; cleo
trio lights and motor, $500; gas. $3.50;
photographing rogues, 500; cloth and
buttons, $500; hay, etc. $500; horse
shoeing, ETC.. $3.50; food for prisoners,
$3.50; laundry. $751; cell room supplies,
$3.50; water. ice and sprinkling, SIPS;
disinfectants, 5000; mounted service
and horse hire. $500; books etc. $500;
two horses, $500; handouts, etc, SIS;
bicycles and repairs, $50; incidentals,
$3.50; plumbing, gas and boiler, 5000;
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-30
NO CHANGE.
Brinkworth Still fingers
Between Life and Death.

The condition of Walter II. Brink
worth, the young man who attempted
to murder his sweetheart, Miss Bessie
McDonagh, last Tuesday afternoon, and
then turned the pistol toward his own
head, remains as about the same.
The city hospital doctors say he may
live a week or more, or he may die
within a short time The bullet that
is imbedded in the right side of his
brain has produced complete paralysis
of the left side of his body and from
the present outlook his recovery is a
remote possibility.
The young man appeared to regain
consciousness for a short time yester-
day afternoon, but was unable to talk,
further than to ask for a drink of wat
er, or request some similar attention.
Miss McDonagh, is reported from St.
Nincents hospital as very comfortable.
No attempt has been made as yet tc
probe for the bullets. The young wom-
an has nothing whatever to say regard
ing the affair that might have resulted
in her losing her life. Whatever she
may think about the matter is kept
entirely to herself.
Since the afternoon when she was
first taken to the hospital, Miss Nc
Donagh has no. mentioned Brink
worth's name, At that time she asked
if he was going to die, but since that
time his name has not passed her lips,
so far as her friends are aware.