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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
THE NICTHEROY.
She is Overdue at Newport News
Where Is She.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May a.-(Spe-
cial.) -Nothing has been heard at the
ship-yard as TO the whereabouts OF the
dynamite cruiser Buffalo formerly the
Nictheroy), which was due here several
days ago to be overhauled and strength
ened by the addition of a battery or
6-inch guns. As the Buffalo and Marietta
have not been reported since parting COM
pany with the oregon. some apprehension
is being felt by naval attaches at the
ship-yard for the safety of the two war
ships Not having heavy ornaments, 1t Is
possible that the two ships took what Is
known as the middle course in coming
up, and when opposite Cape Hatteras
will circle into Hampton Roads, thus
clearing any Spanish ships that may be
prowling along the southern coast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
stiu in the game.
Washington Starl

wv dSHllSioH oAAtt
One OF the boys stood in the front dooe
crying.
Whats the natter" inquired his for-
mer playmate in the yard. wont your
mother let you play fighting the Spanish
anv more?'
mo. She says my brother and must
study our lessons"
well. that's all right. You need.
get out OF the game on that account
You can be a board OF strategy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

Lean men who join the military, with
the idea Of displaying their charms to
advantage in the uniform Of Uncle Sam
would better beware, for a northern con-
temporary states that there is to be
renaissance of Knickerbockers in our
army. Like the Colonial troops OF Rev
pulmonary times, the soldiers In the
army of Cuban invasion will wear knee
breeches At least, the indications all
point that way, for notice was recently
given at the quartermasters department
that bids would be opened for 10000
brown canvas Knickerbockers, and also
for long stockings.
This innovation, however embarrassing
it may be to those who do not feel
that their figures justify such an expose,
has been necessitated by the existing
conditions in Cuba. which unhappy land
is covered with a dense underground.
Long trousers would stand mo show in
marches over such ground, and COM
bination of these with the canvas leg
gings now in use, would cause great dis
comfort.
And so short pants" VIII once again
hold sway, though we fear that the cut
Of the garments, together with their
color will be strongly suggestive Of
baseball suits, and that our soldiers
will hardly be recognizable when they
swarm the shores of the Pearl Of the
Antilles.
The only hope the lean man has Is In
the leggings, which will be worn over
the stockings, as was done in Revolu-
tionary days. Perhaps there will be no
complaint IL an additional handkerchief
is used to make up the physical def
ciencies that would otherwise startle us.
Ample provision Is made for such de-
fects in the golf and bicycle suits we see
so often now. and If the leggings do not
save the willowy youths in our army,
then subterfuge must be resorted to. AS
suredly, 1t would never do for a soldier
TO convince his lady friends that his
chief bravery consisted In venturing
about on his own legs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
Death of Virginia Lady I'm Ala
bumu.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, May A.-(Spe-
cialO-Mrs Virginia Preston Means. sis
ter OF Mr.. James Preston, OF Wythe-
VILE, died in Birmingham, Ala, last
night. The remains will be brought to
Virginia and inferred at the old Preston
homestead, "Smithfeld" near Blacks
burg, Thursday The deceased was 60
years old, and leaves two grown sons.
She was a daughter OF the late Robert
r. Preston, OF Montgomery county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
GOVERNOR TYLER At MARION.
His observation-disclosures mt the Fe-
male College.

MARION, VA. May 3l.-(Special.)-Gov-
ernor Tyler arrived here to-day on the
noon train and was met by committee
Of trustees OF the Marion Female College.
a committee of citizens, and the Mayor
and Town Council. He was escorted 10
the home of Mr.. b. +. Buchanan. where
he will be entertained during his stay.
AT 3 o'clock this afternoon he addressed
the young ladies of Marion Female Col
lege. There was an immense audience
He was then driven to and inspected the
State Asylum. and was given a reception
at Mr.. Il. f. Buchanan's residence to-
night He will return to Richmond to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
GA g II . H Z a. .
' G.: !; =; A:,,|!;'z;;z;;;s;.:: ''


time YOU have touch of rheumatism Try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. One applica-
ton relieves the pain. Mr.. ] II. Lopez
well-known druggist of Des Moines' Ia,
had been troubled with rheumatism IN
his shoulder for over six months. Az
times it panied him 50 much that no
could not raise his arm. He finally con-
GUIDED to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm
a I'd was greatly pleased with the prompt
relief which il afforded. A few appllca-
tons effected complete eefe:
NY is-w, ssAsunx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
A Vigorous Kick.
CNorth Americana

Subscriber: Yesterday morning you
published an editorial calling upon women
to make their own bread and avoid the
high prices.
Editor: Yes, sir.
Subscriber: / have merely called 10
state that you are an enemy Of civiliza-
ton. Ny wife took your advice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
Fatal Runaway Accident.

BRAKES BRANCH. VA. May 3l.-Cspe-
cial. THE team OF DR.. ID. McPkail ran
away this afternoon at Randolph and
frightened the horses 10 George Griles's
wagon. The wagon was upset. throwing
out Griless son. aged II years The team
OF McPhail ran over the boy, and he died
a short time afterwards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
The Modern Henutx

thrives on good food and sunshine. with
plenty OF exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. IL her system
needs the cleansing action OF laxative
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup OF Figs. made by the California
Fig Svrnn Cnmnany only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
One of Them.


Uudge)
Mr.. Walker Daggy: Marian. we've got
to hire nurse girl TO take charge OF
this yowling infant OF nights.
Mrs. Walker Daggy: But think OF the
expense.
Mr.. Walker Daggy: Hang the expense!
I'm for peace at any price!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
Robbery.
Detroit Journal

The Snake Charmer: The Armless
Wonder was robbed on his way home
last night.
The Sword Swalower: OF what, pray?
The Snake Charmer: or his reputa-
ton. guess. The robbers made him hold
up his hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
DiscOuraging.
(Chicago News.)

(ChicagO News.)
Bob: What's the matter? Has the
heiress refused you?
Dick: Well. 1 don't know as you could
call it a refusal exactly, but we had
hardly got seated in the parlor before she
said 1t was a pity that all our best men
had gone to war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
Mutual determinations.
New York Ionrnall

Doctor (angrily): You put in something
that wasn't ordered in the prescription,
and now the patient Is quite well.
Drug Clerk: Well, then, write your
prescriptions so they can be read.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

the Food Drink. A dose at bedtime
brings refreshing slumber. The king OF
tones. Malt-Nutrine IL prepared by the
famous Anheuser- Busch Brewing Asso-
citation. which fact guarantees the purity.
excellence. and merit claimed for II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
lie Knew Tint.
(ColIIer's WeeklyD


Teacher: An island is body of land
SURROUNDED by water. Take Cuba, for
instance.
Johnnie: You bet! That's what we're
going 10 do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

Governor Black, Of New York, has de-
cided to call an extra session of the
Legislature. He will lay before il three
subjects for legislation as follows: Addi-
tional appropriations for the war expenses
of the State; amendments to the election
law which will enable citizens who are
with the army to vote at the coming
election; amendments TO the election law
which will take away from Tammany
control of the election machinery in New
York city through the police commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

Governess: j never In my life saw
little girl so wilful, exacting. cross, and
unreasonable as you are.
Little Girl: dees l take after my step
mother-New York Weekly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
,,ANcHEsTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben. "er
de mistake OBJ applyin' II all ter de bicycle
ob pleasure, Std o sayin some foh do
wheelbarrow OBJ necessity. Washington
Star.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed 70 THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications win not be
returned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

Resolutions Of respect to deceased
members passed by societies corpora
tions. associations. or other organi]a-
lions will be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

All letters recommending candidates
for office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is long standing rule
~ ourS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

A Valencis. special 10 the New York
Herald says: The death or victory
policy hitherto advocated in the conduct
OF the war no longer finds support here.
The watchword is to wait. Let ~us
weary out the enemy and Europe by pro-
longing the struggle say these tacti-
clans.
Wen. suppose the United States viii not
give Spain time to wait? At this writing
II begins to look as II we didn't intend to.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

Our regular army is equipped with the
-Jorgensen rifle. carrying three
tenths of an inch ball 1000 feet al second.
The Spanish are abundantly provided. IL
is said. with the Mauser rifle. which Is a
ninth smaller In diameter than the Krag-
Jorgensen. but sends bullet with tenth
greater velocity. These long-range rifles
have not yet been tested In war Of I'm
portance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

1t is reported that the combination OF
transatlantic steamship lines known as
the North Atlantic Conference, at meet
ing early this month in London, failed
to agree or a rate for first-cabin tickets
TO Europe The conference includes the
North German LLOYD. the American,
the Hamburg American, the Holland
America, the Cunard, the Red Star, and
the White Star lines. The agreement
made last May terminates on June TIN.
1t is certain that it will not be renewed.
The minimum cost of first-cabin ticket
TO German ports has been $lO5, and to
English ports 500. 1t is thought that the
failure of the lines to come to an under
standing will lead to a rate-cutting war
which, because of the lightness of traffic,
due to the war, will probably be some
what warm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01

The Jack Astor battery is appropriately
provided with mules.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10
TUE ST. PAUL sMLs-sOLDERs CROSSING THE GANGPI~ANK

caused many military authorities 10 doub,
whether an army codld invest and besiccc an.
other Of equa. magnitude. He saws.
The object of the soriies from Metz was to
break through the Gordon and get away with the
active army. leaving the place To- bee held by its
garrison. The Qualifications aided such at
tempts. and II they had been mere field in,rrnch-
ments which were heinz evacuated the helca-
Guered army would have had still less chance
OF success
From this he argues that an army somew hat
demoraz"d 10y defeat. if II remains dormant
for while may BE invested by equal numbers
and taken hy siege.
one # the most interesting accounts given in
the article 10y General Ernst refers To the siege
OF Befort The works planned FOR the defence
Of the place were incomplete when the war
broke out. and some Of the detached works
were Of temporary type. and these wer.
selected 10y the Germans as points Of attack
The garrison consisted u sixteen thousand ani
the attacking force Of thirty thousand men.
The Investment began on November . and 10y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10

unless all conditions are similar and for that
reason the geographical position Of a place, its'
pcculiatities ard Characteristics determine The
methods employed in its Investment. In an
instance where city has 4 sea front. u harbCr
the problem becomes dGubly difficult. because
4 nafa. force must cooperate with the army
IT the plan 70 stlryc the enemy Is adopted the
wafer blockade must he perfect as sorties
from that direction must be anticipated as we'll
As from the Land Then the attacking forces
on tho land side work their way toward the b.
Stored town. ntrcrching themselves at every
possible weak spot harass the enemy and keep
a sharp lookout for assaults from the besiegcd
town. II the investment is perfect the result IS
only matter e time. The food u the besiegei
becomes less and poorer. the enthusiasm d.
miuishcs in proportion. dcsertions insubord.-
nation and AK discipline weaken tn holders Z
he Place and under such circumstances which
obtain. however. only when the Investment -
perfect. ami the end is deferred because me
attacking force does rot wish 10 sacrifice life
frequent soriics. in many instances useless and
hopeless are the only means Of keeping he
forces under control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10
CHINESE CHARACTERISTICS.

srH.>GE IDEAS OF Economy. roLiTENIra ND
GRATITUDE
From Tn, ST. louis Republic.
The spirit OF economy in The Chinese ace
transcends all that can be- imagined The snai-
est particle Of matter is utilized. Tn" old CASTOR
account book Of the mere hant IS cut into pieces
and oiled - serve. instead of glass. ~ "indo"s
or lanterns cooue who has six hours
march with heavy burden VII return TO MS
point Of departure without having hr ken his
fast i'm order 10 save the two cents his breakfast
would have cost away from home. Nothing -
more curious than ID see them eat although,
with their famous chopsticks. they do not per-
form all the wonderful feats generally supposed
Everything is served them in bowls. or saucers
and with the cEopsticks they raise the pieces OF
neat or fish 10 the mouth. with sufficient grace
Each one has bowl Of rice. which he hoidS
near his lips. and with the aid 81 the chop-
sticks he pushes the contents into ms mouth
IL is curious 10 see them pick up with their chop
sticks the grains of RICE that fall On the ground
The children are taught this art iiOm their ear
Hest years. nothing must be LOST. not even me
smallest grain.
Europeans regard politeness as an expression
of those qualities Of the heart which render the
person who desires to be polite aSreedDle ID
those with whom he is thrown. The Chinese
look upon the matter from an entirely different
standpoint. The same sentiment when accofuS
importance 10 the preservation or dignity reSu-
lates his actions as regards polltencss Here Is
an example Of their politeness: chinese, ar
rayed In his most beautiful costume. who pre-
Scnted hfnSeli AT Il mouse. ulst ul utu Il "a. "'N'.
was enjoying himself in a jar OF oil the rat
In his flight overturned the jar upon the visitor.
whose dress was ruined While the unfortunate
visitor was still pale with rage his host entered
the apartment. and after the usual salutation.
the visitor explained his misadventure; AS l
entered your honorable apartment | had the
misfortune to alarm your honorable rat. when.
In taking flight, overturned your honorable jar
OF oil upon my miserable and insignifcant cloth
ing which explains the contemplate condition In
which you find me in your honorable presence"
To determine your conduct when a Chinese
offers Won a present is the most difficult thing
in the world Certain things are not offered 10
be accepted. and others may not be refused per-
cmptorily In a general manner, nevertheless
one may accept. understanding perfectly thAt
the Eft must be returned hundredfOl1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10

the middle Of January the attacking force had
been increased TO eighty thousand The bonn
bardmcnt began on December . and continued
night ard day until February ii. during when
time more than five hundred thousand pro-
jeo tiles were thrown into tho place Nearly
every house in the city was struck. but the de-
Tenders Of the place kept the Germans at "A
distance 10y first occupying exterior positions
ana then freely using proje cities at long range.
This kept the line II investment 50 attenuaird
that the attacking force was inadequate. par
ti,ularly rs lines + circumval alton had % be-
thrown up and defended 10y lari u The artillery
After nncty--ight days investment and sixty
eight Il COMMANDMENT" Gays General Ernst.
tho attack found Itself just where II would
have been on the first day II 70" siege lad II
not been for these fe.i works. Further oprr-
ations against the works were stopped On Febru-
ary l.. Paris having oapiulatsd.
It j. a Well-knoNn fact that ihe Siege af our
city may not bc taken model for another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10

-, INTERESTING ARTICLE BY GENERAL o. II.
,pxsT FORMERLY SUPERINTENDENT OF
WEST POINT ACADEMY
Tor weeks preceding the declaration of war
-,,b spain one could hear wherever people dis
.,ssed the situation. plans and schemes for TAX
49, Havana 1t was looked upon as a simple
.o,,er by many men and women Of more than
",'orspe general knowledge. The war is less
,hor three months old. but the people who
a.arted 10 take Havana 'at once, if not sooner"
hova discovered that the other side must be
,oten into consideration. and that despite the
honqes in war methods. cities must be invested
hofo-e they may be taken. The dynamite-gun
.r,okeless powder electrical instruments Of de-
s,ruciiou balloons and scientific methods OF
communication have taken the places of primi-
two war Instruments. but in many respects
cities are besiegcd to-day in the same way that
,revaijed many years ago. Long range and
,and fire guns have made it almost impossi-
be TO capture we'll garrisoned place by as
sault and while in the earliest wars the invad-
orc advanced upon the besieged city under
cover Of movable houses and hedges. which pro-
tacted them from the arrows of the bcsieeed
until they were near enough to use the batter
inr-rams they TOW advance under cover Of
earthworks and trenches until they are near
enough to shell the town and drive the ;roops
on; and car tCre them
General O. II. Ernst. formerly superintendent
OF the Military Academy at West Point but
now in On, fed, in an article on the subject.
saws in srcIkins Of assault upon a fortified
place
1t has fsir chance of success when made
from q point close up 10 the works and against \
garrison worn out with the labois and anxlafies
of 4 long siege. ar when following closely after
the expios.en Of mine.
This has reference to a fertilization hut when
the scGc Is laid To an intrenched camp or a
fortified city many preliminary points must be
taken into consideration. The city must in the
first rll.c hc bio cLdded and deprived of food
supplies and ammunition. If it's water supply
comes from distant point that point must he
captured and fortified. The defenders Of the
posing forces and re. isl these initial moves in
the game oi war. rhey keep UP a continual
fire on the invaders. make sor;ics in order TO
break The lines AID plant batteries at all points
commandinr important avenues 10 the besieged
town Whtr Atlanta was bcs;eecl during the
Civil war aIj The ConfeGcratos found that they
were Gus cal .:,r. The outer world that they
would b- soon. ,lcy abandoned the city. The
same course vas Tusucd by The defenders Of
Ric!.1.oad
THa si.NE O. METZ
At The s.oee Of Metz il took an army Of 100000
SEVENTY da,s 10 force 1900 To capitulate. al
though the O. -n.aLS had built and fortified a
line twcat1 -four miics long around the city. F.
be AT M.fZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10
.UE THAT TAKETH A CITY,"
MODERN METHODS OF SIEGE AND
INVESTMENT.

49, INTERESTING ARTICLE Ely GENERAL o. II.
,,pxsT FORMERLY SUPERINTENDENT OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10

At The s.o-e Of VI IL il look an army Of 10000
seventy DIS a. force 1900 To captulate. al
though the g. ~ AIS had built and fortified
line tvcnt1-fcLr rallies long around the city.
General Inns: says that the result at Metz
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-31
THE QUEEN OF CANNES
R. E. COBB'S NELLIE, WHICH
GUARDS THE CHICKEN SHOOT

An Exhibition Of Animal Discrim-
ination which Is Well Worth
Seeing-The Marvellous Agility
of the Beast-Her Evident Pleas
Schooling.
Are you going to have chicken for
dinner? If you are, here is a story
not of fiction, but of fact-that will
add to your relish piquant reflection
upon the vagaries of animal life. 1t
Is safe to say that if that chicken could
right itself upon the platter and talk,
IL would tell you more about dogs than
was ever dreamed of in your philoso-
ply.
In the back part of R. E. Cobb's
storage house, on Third street, is a
shoot constructed very much after the
fashion of the shoot that carries the
straw from threshng machine to the
stack, except that the chicken Shoot
which runs from the first to the sec
ond floor, has a cover over 1t. and is
open at the sides. A coop of travel
worn chickens was placed at the bot
tom of this contrivance and no sooner
mad the belt of canvas, which runs
through the shoot been set going than
white bulldog, with spreading black
eye and mouth whiSkered with chick
en- feathers took up its position in front
OF the coop and a the side of the shoot
There was nothing of the sluggish,
surly Indifference about him that usu-
ally characteriZes the bulldog species;
on the contrary, Nellie" as the men
called her, carried herself with an air
OF useful purpose that made the prowl-
ers regard her with silent suspicion.
Surely the feathers that protruded
from each side of her mouth were as
eloquent as the declarations of the
men who maintained that she would
not hurt the chickens; she only kept
them from getting away
But the Stats are off the COOP The
men seize three or four fowls and push
them into the mouth of the shoot
Through the open sides the frightened
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-31

another dog in the city as intelligent
and valuable as she. Talk about $500
dogs. If ever a dog was worth that,
she Isl
Nellie has a big -jointed, playful pup,
in whom the managers are anxious to
discover hereditary intelligence. AS
yet, however, the creature Is too young
to betray anything but hobbletee- hoy
antics.
Loath as we were to leave Nellie, the
first act of the chicken drama was
over, and we were taken to the second
Hoor, where could be seen the upper
end Of the chute from which the chick
eT.s had hoped into large, well-van-