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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
JACKSON WARD TICKET.

For the first time in eight years the
Republicans of Jackson Ward, the
citadel of Republicanism in the Third
Congressional District of Virginia, have
united upon candidates for Alderman,
Council and Justice OF the peace nomi-
dated by the Jackson Ward organiza-
ton.
The great masses of the Republican
voters of the ward are anxious to re-
buke the great wrong practiced upon
them two years ago by the Democra-
tic party.
Mr.. Henry Moore, the nominee for
TIE Board of Alderman is one OF our
contractors and builders. He has serv-
ed the ward faithful and efficiently as
an alderman for six years.
The nominees for the Common Coun-
l ell are MeAsrs. II. +. Jonathan, e. ].
Crane, B. P. Vandervell, w. s. Selden,
and Morton DeRne. Mr.. Jonathan has
/ for many years been Richmond's lead
| ing packer and shipper OF fresh fish
oysters and game. He is q prominent
Mason and churchman. While resi-
dent of the county of Henrico he serv-
ed as q trial justice of the peace sever
al years. He was once the candidate
Of the Republican party for q seat in
the House of Delegates.
Mr. e. ]. Crane, is the wen-known
Iieweler and watch maker Mr.. Crane
came 10 Richmond about six years ago
from Savannah, Ga, where he held 9
Inotary's commission and was editor
land proportion of the Labor Union, g
journal published in that city. Mr..
lOrane is prominent in church, being
Ichairman of the board of trustees Ol
Leigh Street NJ. K. Church and q MasoI
lRefornaer, and Pythian.
Mr.. Benz. P. Vandervall, is q sor
of the late Nelson P. Vandervsll, who
for many years represented Jackson
Ward in the Board Of Alderman. Mr.
IVandervall is clerk of the First Baptisi
lChurch, the largest religious body il
IJhe State. He Is secretary and direc
tor of the Security, Industrial Mutua
Aid Society. He is also Pythiep anC
lSecretary Of Jackson Ward RepubliceI
Organization.
Mr.. Morton Deane has served tw.
lterms in the Council and gave genera
| satisfaction He is a deacon ans
Ichurch clerk of the Second Baptis
4 Church. He is prominent in Odd Eel
: low circles, having for the past twelv,
> years been delegate TO the b. M @
!, of that order.
Mr.. w. s Selden is the well-knowl
funeral director and embalmer. He j
prominent in military circles, bein
3 first Sergeant of the Attucks Guard
8 Co A, First Battalion, Virginia Volun
teers. also Reformer.
81 The candidates for justices Of tn
[. peace are Messrs p. b. Shorts, w, !
=. II owe and James I. White.
n MIR shorts is a member of the Rich
mond Bar and is also attorney for tn
Fidelity Relief and Industrial Assoc
Ia corwad
d as magistrate and has proven hirnse
3, fully qualified for the position.
st Mr.. w. 5 Howard is a promineI
young business man being engaged
" the wholesale produce business.
=, MIR. White is a well-knOwn barb
ss and enjoys the confidence of a lar,
N circle of friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
PENNSYLYANIA,S TROOPS.

ArtiIleryinen or For Newport News.
Infantry Awaiting Orders.
Mount Gretna, Pa, May 11.-By sun
set yesterday % companies OF infantry
were transferred from state miiitiamen
TO Pennsylvania volunteers. OF this
number. 16 represented two complete
regiments OF eight companies each.
Total enlisted men. 2.S21; regimental
and company officers, 1S1. Tomorrow
night win probably see all the troops in
the volunteer army. Seventy compa-
nies are ready for mastering. Nearly
all the recruits have arrived, and 1t is
only here and there that gaps remain
to be filled.
Battery A. Captain Warburton. and
Battery c, Captain Waters. pulled out
Of camp at $3.50 o'clock yesterday after
noon for Newport News. Cheers greet
ed the artiilerymen as they moved
away. While directing the final move
ment OF the batteries. Inspector Gen
eral Morrell was thrown from his horse
by the animal stepping into a hole.
Colonel Morren landed heavily on his
head, and blood gushed from his nose
and mouth. His injuries are not
thought to be very serious.
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The American feet was then drawing
nearer and nearer to the Spaniards,
whose gunnery was very poor. the
shots from the Cavite batteries and
from the Spanish ships being equally
badly aimed. either falling short or go
ing wide Of the mark.
Though the Spaniards had opened
fire at 5000 yards, the Americans re-
served their fire until within 1000
yards of the enemy. when the real
battle began.
The American ships then passed back
wards and forwards six times across
the front of the Spaniards. pouring in
upon the latter perfect hail of shot
and shell. Every American shot seem
ed to tell, " lille almost every Spanish
shot missed the mark.
After having thus scattered death
and decentralization among the Spanish
fleet and the Spanish batteries. the
American fleet retired for breakfast,
and incidentally council of war was
held on board the Olympia.
BY this time the Spanish ships were
in desperate condition. The flagship
Reina Christina was riddled with shot
and shell, one of her steam pipes had
burst and she was believed to be on
fire. The Castillo was certainly on
fire, and soon afterward their condition
were eventually burned TO the waters
edge.
The battle, which was started at
about $50 a. 70. and adjourned at 8: SO
a. M, was resumed about noon, when
Commodore Dewey started in to put
the finishing touches OF his glorious
work. There was not much fight left
in the Spaniards by this time, and
at 2 d. no. che Petrol and Concord hac
shot the Cavite batteries into silence
The Spanish gunboats were theI
scuttled, the arsenal was on fire, anC
the explosion of a Spanish magazine
caused further mortality among tn,
defenders of Spain on shore
Only the cruiser Baltimore IA
suffered in any way from the fire Of tn
enemy. A shot which struck her ex
pIoded some ammunition near one o
her guns and slightly injured half
dozen of the crew. The wounde
Iailors are: Lieutenant Frank Woodrui
Kellogg, Ensign Noble Irwin, Cox
; swain John Buddingsr, Landsma
Robert l. Barlow, Coxswain Edwar
Snelgrove, Coxswain William O'Keet
/ and Seamen Richard P. Covert an
Rosario Ricciardelli.
On the other hand. about $50 me
> are said to have been killed on boar
the Spanish flagship, which was t.
tally destroyed. Admiral Montejo. IL
Spanish commander, transferred h
flag to the Isla de Cuba when his sh
caught fire. but the latter was d
0 stroyed also in due course of time. IT
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.GooD ADVICE TO SrANIARDS.

European Governments May Urge q
Surrender to Our Demands.
Washington, May 11.-AE a result OF
the Spanish reverse at Manila leading
members OF the diplomatic corps, rep
rexentinG Boma OF the most influential
OF the great powers OF Europe, have
unOficially exchanged views on the ep-
pOrtuneness OF movement, prompted
by the NEST friendly spirit and In the
interest OF peace, towards urging upon
Spain the futility OF further prosecuting
the war, and inducing her TO sue for
peace on the basis OF the relinquish-
ment OF Cuba, the promise or war IN
demnity and the occupation or Manila
by Admiral Dewey until the war In
demnity is paid. 1t was stated by one
OF the most influential members OF the
diplomatic corps, an ambassador, that
such a step by Spain was the logical re-
suit Of the crushing Spanish defeat,
and that Spain herself should be the
first to recognize 1t as a measure for
her own self protection and self preser-
walton. He did not know whether the
men at the head OF the government
were strong enough and brave enough
| to save Spain by heroic sacrifice OF
l her pride, but unless they did, he said
| the disaster OF Manila would be re-
| peated, for 1t was now patent to the
/ world that Spain's military and nava
| strength was groteSQuely inadequate
to cope with the forces of the United
States, and Spanish pride would ulti
| mately be humbled into peace on fai
more severe terms than she might b'
able to obtain now.
1t was stated with positiveness a
several OF the embassies and legation
that Intervention, In the sense Of stay
ing the course of the United States
was no longer being discussed, and tha
! only such Intervention as would Undue
| Spain to sue for peace was possibl
/ under the existing condition of affairs
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
A GRATEFUL NATION
WIN Honor Dewey and the Other
Heroes or Manila.

WIN Honor Dewey and the Other
Heroes OF Manila.
washington, May 10.-Fittlng tribute
was paid by the senate yesterday to
Commodore Dewey for the magnificent
victory he achieved In the battle OF
Manila bay. A message from the presi-
dent was received recommending that
a vote Of thanks be extended by con-
gress to Commodore Dewey and the
gallant officers and men Of his COM
nand. without word OF debate and
without q dissenting voice the senate
agreed to the resolution carrying into
effect the recommendation OF the presi-
dent.
The senate went farther even than
that. A bill was presented increasing
the numbaT Of rear -admirala In tbs
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pEWRY,s MODEST REPORTS.

Tells OF His Great Acbievement In
Less Than 600 Words.
Washington, May 9.--The official re-
ports Of Commodore Dewey. modest in
their brevfty. We're received by Secretary
Long on Saturday. They are as follows:
Manila, Mag The squadron ar
rived at Manila at daybreak this morn
ing. Immediately engaged the enemy
and destroyed the following Spanish
vessels: Reina Cristina, Castillo Ulloa,
Isla de Cuba, General Lozo, the Duero,
Correo, velasco. Mindanao. one trans
port and the water battery at Cavite.
The squadron is uninjured, and only
few men were slightly wounded. The
only means OF telegraphing is to tht
American consul at Hong Kong. 1 shall
communicate with him"
"Cavit>, May Al have taken possess
sion OF naval station a.t Cavite, on Phil
ippine ialauds. Have destroyed the for
tifcations Rt bay entrance. paralseling
garrison I control bay completely and
can take city at any time. The squadron
In excellent health and spirits. Spanish
loss not fully known, but very heavy.
one hundred and fifty killed, including
captain of Refna Cristina- I am assist
ing In protecting the Spanish sick and
wounded. Two hundred and nfty-six
wounded In hospitals within our lines.
Much excitement at Manila Will pro-
tect foreign residents
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HartshOrn Anniversaries.

The annual sermon will be preached
by the President Sunday morning,
May 18th, at the Fifth Street Baptist
Church.
The Normal Course is heightened by
the addition Of another year of study,
and for this reason no Normal class
comes this year to graduation. In
place of the customary Normal Gradu-
alton Exercises, there will be q Liter
airy and Musical Entertainment at the
College, Wednesday evening, May Is,
at O'Clock.
Annual Meeting of the Alumn@ As
ISOLATION. at the College at ii A. NJ.
Alumn@ Supper at 3 p. NJ Ninth
Annivels sary OF the Alumn@ Associa'
tion, at the College at P. M. 0ratior
by Professor Vass, subject, Woman
in Evolution.
Admittance Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings by invitation cards.
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Relna Christina lost her captain, a
lieutenant, her chaplain and a mid
shipman by one shot which struck her
bridge.
Estimates place the number OF Span
,sh dead and wounded during the en-
gagement at over thousand men,
The forts at the entrance OF the bay
we're dismantled on wednesday, after
ehey had capituatsd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14

Boston. Charles N. Miller Is n son of
the presidents old time friend in Can
ton. Fred NJ. Alger is n son OF the
secretary OF war. James C. Blaine is
the only surviving son Of the famous
statesman. w. b. Allison is nephew
OF the senator. Nicholas Sem is sur
geon general OF the Illinois militia. f.
A. Hill is the son OF Representative L.
]. Hill. John A. Hull is the son OF
Representative ]. A T. Hull of Iowa.
A. c. Gray is the son of Senator Gray,
OF Delaware. c. H Ribble is a West
Point graduate, served in the army for
eight years and has practiced law for
the past l2 years. Charles L. Jewett
Is a lawyer living at New Albany. Ind.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14

navy from six to seven, III order that
the president might nominate Commo-
dore Dewey TO the highest position in
the navy within his gift. and that, too.
was passed without dissent. In addi-
tion Joint resolution was unanimously
agreed to directing the secretary Of
the navy to present to Commodore
Dewey a sword OF honor and 10 have
struck. in commemoration OF the bat
tie OF Manila. a bronze medal for each
II the officers and men who partici-
aated in the gallant fight. The resolu-
son approoriates $4,000 to enable the
ecretary TO carry its provisions into
feet.
The house speedily passed the above
measures without debate, as well as
the senate bill authorizing our army to
distribute food in Cuba
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
Dewey's Marvellous Victory
Over the Spaniards.
SIX AMERICANS WOUNDED.
While the Spaniards Lost 800
Killed and Fourteen Ships.
A PROMOTION FOR THE VICTOR.

A One-Sided Battle, Where the Only DAM
age Done to Our Ships or Sailors Was
Caused by an Explosion of Ammu-
milton on Board the Cruiser Baltimore.
Congress Passes Vote of Thanks, Enacts
a Law Which Will Make the Intrepid
Naval Commander Rear Admiral, and =
Orders Medals Cast for Every One of Our
Heroes of Manila-A Large Army to Be
Sent to Cuba in the Near Future.
Hong Kong, May 9.-Among naval
men, military men and civilians, Eu-
ropeans and natives here there is only
one subject of discussion, the brilliant,
dashing. annihilating victory of the
American fleet under Commodore
Dewey over the Spanish fleet COM
manded by Admiral Montejo in Ma
nila bay on May day.
Commodore Dewey's orders were to
capture or destroy the Spanish feet.
and never were instructions executed
in so complete fashion. At the end of
seven hours there was absolutely
nothing left of the Spanish fleet but a
few relics The American commander
had most skillfully arranged every de-
tail of the action, and even the ap-
parently most Insignificant features
were carried out with perfect punctual-
ity and in railroad timetable order.
At the end of the action Commo-
dore Dewey anchored his fleet in the
bay, before Manila, and sent a mes
sage to the governor general, General
Augusti, announcing the Inauguration
of the blockade, and adding that If a
shot was fired against his ships he
would destroy every battery about Ma
nila.
Not man on board the American
fleet was killed, not a ship was dam
aged to any extent, and only six men
were injured slightly on board the
Baltimore.
The American feet entered Manila
bay on Saturday night with the great
est of ease. The Spaniards had not
established a patrol, and there were
no searchlights at the entrance of the
bay.
The early hours of the morning re-
vealed the opposing ships to each
other, and the Spanish flagship opened
fire. Her action was followed by some
of the larger Spanish warships, AnC
then the Cavite forts opened up ant
the smaller Spanish vessels brought
their guns into play.
The American squadron. which hat
been led into the bay and through tn,
channel by the flagship Olympia, di,
not reply, though the shells of th'
Spaniards began to strike the wate
around them, but moved majesticall!
onward When nearing Baker bay
sudden upheaval OF water a short dis
tance ahead OF the Olympia showed
that the Spaniards had exploded
mine or a torpedo. This was followed
ty a second and similar explosion
4hcy were both utterly unsuccessful.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
THE TROOPS AT TAMPA.
Fourteen Thousand Men WIN Soon Be
in the Florida Coast Town.

Fourteen Thousand Men WIN Soon Be
In the Florida Coast Town.
Tampa, Fla. May 1.-By tomorrow
six OF the big government transports at
Port Tampa Will be in readiness for
actual leading OF the troops and horses.
They have already been fully supplied
with ceal and water. The werk OF
building the stalls fer the horses and
mules was practically compietea yes
terday. and lsnE lines OF freight cars
filled with boxes Of ammunition for the
rifles fer the soldiers and for the
EatiinEr and Hotchlxiss quick iring
gums were backed up on the tracks
along the wharves. and the work of
loading them on ship was commenced.
Today each transport Will have mount
ed one OF more OF the Hctchl1Iss guns,
while the gatlingn- which WIZ be
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TRIED TO POISON OUR TROOPS.
Spanish Spies Place Arsenic In the
Drinking Water at Mobile.


Drinking Water at Mobile.
Mobile, May ia second dastardiy
attempt to poison the infantry reei-
msnts at Camp Mobile has been made.
Several days ago some soldiers found
in the creek which runs alongside the
grounds sack filled with absorbent
cotton. which had been saturated with
arsenic and tied down beneath a rock
which iuts out into the stream at
point just above the place where the
soldiers get their drinking water. BY
accident a trooper discovered the
deadly trap, removed the sack, and,
upon the contents being revealed. re-
ported his find to the commanding Of
ficer. Strict orders were given not to
mention the incident. and so the mat
er was hushed up.
Since that day, however, the creek
has been closely watched, and vigi.
lance was rewarded when Corporal
John Sullivan, Of Company A. Fifth in-
fantry, found a poison bag loaded with
arsenic and anchored down just as In
the flrat instanca The eorrespondept
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these, and are to be thrown at once
into the fray. Many OF the regiments
of the National Guard which are en-
tsring the volunteer servlcs are felt
to be sufficiently trained to follow the
regulars Immediately, and the depart
ment has indicated its purpose of dis
patching these volunteer troops direct
ly to the gulf coast for shipment.
Now that Major General Scwell has
been assigned TO command the con-
centration camp at Falls Church, prep
arations are being rushed to put the
grounds there into shape for the re-
ception OF the volunteers.
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The CiVflian Major Generals.

washington. May 11.-Major General
Sewell has been assigned to command
the concentration camp near Falls
Church, Va This is taken as an indi-
cation that tina general has concluded
to accept his military commission,
risking his tenure of office as a sena-
tor thereby The three civilian major
generals ars assigned to divisions.
Generals Lee. Wilson and Wheeler go
to Chattanooga for duty under General
Brooke, who will undoubtedly COM
nand one of the army corps.
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snanish spr I'm the rolls.

Washington. May George Down.
ing, a naturalized Engiishman and for
merly chief yeoman on the cruiser
brooklyn, was arrested here yesterday.
I by order OF Judge Advocate General
Leiber, of the army, charged with being
a spy in the service of the Spanish gov
ernment. Downing was caught IN the
act of mailing letter to Senior Ber-
nabe, in Montreal. containing informa-
ton about the Holland submarine boat,
a summary of the steps being taken
for the relief of Commodore Dewey
and promise of data concerning ths
movements of American coaling ships,
II convicted Downing may be sentenced
to death. The evidence against him IL
very strong.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14

taken along win be placed on tn
lower decks.
at Tampa commenced yesterday, and
by tomorrow nearly thousand vel
unteers will be encamped here. The
ordering to Tampa from Chickamsuga
of the Third and sixth cavalry reEl-
ments and all the infantry regiments
yet remaining there will swell the total
number Of regulars at this point to
over 1900 men. and, with the state
troops and the Cuban volunteers.
=. o0o soldiers viii % encamped here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
spanish Credulity.

Mobile, May 11.-Gpstave de Carde-
nos, a prominent Cuban OF this city.
received the following letter from Ha-
vana yesterday. dated April 2S: THE
Spanish are celebrating the victory of
the capture of four American ports
Mobile, Boston, Charleston and Pens
acola. Blanco has given a very large
banquet to the army and navy. The
city is gayly decorated, and thousands
OF people are in professions. The city
Is wild with enthusiasm"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
ARMY NOMINATIONS.

Men Wen Known In Civil Life APP
pointed TO STAFF Positions.
Washington. May 1Q,-A large num-
Der OF nominations for army positions
were made yesterday Many civilians
appointed to staff positions are quite
we'll known. John Jacob Astor Is one
OF the wealthiest men In the United
States. Curtis Gould is editor of the
Boston Commercial. Walter I. Bouve
is captain Of the First Corps Cadets. Of
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by chance overheard two soldiers talk
ing about the plot to poison them. and
Instituted an investigation The Of
ficers preferred not to discuss the mat
ter. but among the privates feeling In
running high. and they do not fail TO
express themselves
Spanish spies are known to be lurk-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14

ing In the neighborhood. where a num-
Der of Spaniards reside. They are ali
under strict scrutiny, and sensational
disclosures are looked for. No one
doubts the agents OF Spain are respon-
cfhla
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14

Miss Ada E. Vaughan of 7O4
Catherine St., has returned from her
school in Matthew Co., Va, and now
resides in New York City with her city
to spend the summer.
Mr.. J. Thomas Johnston of New
York was in the city this week being
called on account of the death Of his
brother. Mr.. Robert johnson.
Rev. w. Bishop Johnson, D. d.
of Washington, D. O., Rev. George H
Reid. of Annapolis. Nd, and Rev. L
G. Jordan, of louisville, KY, called or
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cannonading orr Cape Lookout.

Beaufort, S. c., May 11--Captain AL
len. OF the schooner Alert. and many
others Of the ocean fleet Of fishermen
of this place, report hearing heavy
cannonading off Cape Lookout, N. c.,
at 10 O'clock yesterday, counting AZ
distinct shots.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
PRESIDENT WILLIAM MKINLEY.

Mckinley president commander in
of
soldier distinguished record fought the diplomatic battle for
and with
inspiring conducts the movements which
dent
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Cake Walk.

There will be CAKE Walk at Prices
New Hall on Monday Night, given by
the Union Banner Club. Admission
i5c. Good or Ter. The public is invit-
ed
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Tails All.

DR.. Humphreys Specific Manual, 100
pages, tells all about the treatment Of
disease with Humphreys Specifics.
Free as drug stores, or sent on request,
Humphreys Medicine Co corner Will
liam 4 John Sts., N. Y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14

The Peoples Relief Association
as heretofore Is moving to the front.
Give our agents your application. In
time OF life prepare for death. Home
Office; col North 30th ST.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14

Of
na meet for naval preparations under his
extraordinary scientific literary attain
dent
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14

Age of Michigan combines New Eng
having
in
military political
present emergency opportunity his ambition
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-14
Claims Paid by the Peoples Relief As
sociation This Week.
DEATH BENEFIT.

Mrs. Eleanora Stith, Manchester,
50 90; Mrs. Katie Jenkins, Woodvil.e Q,
50 90.
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LYMAN J. GAGE. SECRETARY OF THB TREASURY.

Lyman J. Of
known banker
touch with financial interests
will handle
PRINCIPLES Of acespted anaass and statesmanship
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Mrs. sarahJ Brown. I4ls Brown St,
$500.