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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
THE PEACE PROSPECT.

The prospects for peace are bright and
frightening. The promise of an early end
of the war held out in the surrender of
Santiago, which may be considered an
accomplished fact. despite some little
bitches, is emphasized by the action of
the Madrid Government in suspending
throughout the Peninsula the constitu-
tioral rights Of individuals. This action
also strengthens the contention that the
government would have sued for peace
ere this but for the fear that such a course
would provoke revolution, resulting in
the ascendancy of Carlism or Republican
ism. Not that the Carlists or the Repub-
iicans are not at heart in favor of peace
The situation has been that they were
simply awaiting any opportunity that
might be turned to the advantage Of their
respective causes.
The decree Of suspension is an admis-
sion that the danger of revolution has
not passed. 1t means government with
mailed hand, and power to suppress sum-
marily all agitation, shut the mouths of
the people. and gag the press, II neces-
sary. But that the government has de-
cided to take the chances involved in the
step is. to our mind, the best of evidence
OF its earnest desire for peace. and it's ap-
probation Of the absolute hopelessness of
pursuing the struggle further. AS the
matter now presents itself, the govern
ment's action would seem not only an eff
fort TO secure peace, but a determination
to bring Spain's internal discussions TO a
focus at all hazards.
AS for the terms Of peace, while these
have already been suggested In what we
are told are inspired or semi-inspired
quarters, we regard many of the details
as premature. There are, OF course, GER
tain conditions that Spain must accept
about these there can be no parleying.
But the United States can afford TO be
and should be magnani-
nous. While in the negotiations we should
preserve our self-respect, and vindicate
the cause for which we entered upon the
war, 1t would ill-behoove us to humliate
Spain for the mere sake OF humiliating
her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

MONTGOMERY SPRINGS. VA, July
b.-(Special)-Th Southwestern Royal
Arch School OF Masons hold their session
at this favorite summer resort. / give
names Of some OF the most prominent
representatives: Elk. James OKeeffe
president, Tazewell, Va: Elk. l.. Z.
Thomas, vice-president, Lynchburg. Va {;
Elk. w. ID. Vaughan. chancellor. Radford
Va; FIX. W. J. Hubbard. assistant grand
lecturer Stanton, Va. FIX. T. j. Conroy,
assistant instructor. Lynchburg Va; NJ
Elk. E. Louis Ide. grand high priest.
Staunton. Va; Rt. Ex. J. d. Blanks.
grand secretary, Petersburg. Va; Elk. M.
Fitz, Ex Walter Edmonds, and Eek. ].
L. Mosser, Norfolk. Va; Elk. w. G.. Col
lings and Elk. J. G. Price. Crewe. Va; Elk.
/. L. Thompson. Lynchburg. Va; Ea.
C.. l.. Drake. Elk. G. W. Fagg, and Tx.
L. l.. Clarke, Radford, Va; Elk. /. ].
Barbee. Ex- NJ. b. Linkous. and Elk. r.
A.. Mcclure. Tazewell. Va; Elk. n. y.
Hamilton. Wise, Va: Elk. Sol. Cutchins.
Richmond. Va. Many, others are expected
to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.

The Legislature of the State OF New
! York is In session at this time-called by
Governor Black. In converting the Legis-
lature in extra session the Governor speci-
fled three objects TO be accomplished. The
first was an appropriation to meet the ex-
penses of providing New York's share Of
volunteers in the war; the second was the
passage of bill TO enable New Workers
in the army TO vote In the elections next
of measure ito prevent crimes against
the franchise"
The real and true reason for the extra
session is the Republicans wish TO enact
legislation which will give them a great
er pull than they now have In the pontics
of the city Of New York.
The stalwart Democracy OF New York
has always been a great stumbling block
In the way of the Republicans, and they
have never ceased TO try to get the upper
hand of the Democrats by legislation.
The city now las a bipartisan board
OF police and election commissioners, and
1t would seem that the Republicans ought
TO be satisfied at that, but they are not
They have taken advantage of the fact
that Mayor Van Wyck recently removed
the two Republican commissioners and
appointed two others to make n demand
for a new law. OF course, they will get
1t. They have a majority In both branch
es Of the Legislature, and man OF theirs
occupies the gubernatorial chair.
Moreover. the whole New York Repub-
lican machine is run by Senator Platt who
Is a consummate leader and wire-puller.
But the public will know what 10 expect
of an election law that is devised and
framed by Tom Plat. OF course. IL will
be honest and ''non-partisan," and all
that How could it be otherwise. ema-
mating from such a source?
1t Is given out in some quarters that
Governor Black and Mr.. Platt do not
agree as TO the details OF the bill TIA. is
20 be passed but we are disposed to re-
gard that story as one invented TO be told
"to the marines"
Black can only be reelected as Cover
nor by Platts permission. Unless he
obeys Plat in this matter the people may
rest assured that Black has developed a
before-unheard-of streak OF independence.
or has concluded not TO aspire to second
gubernator al term.
1t may be that Mayor Van Wyck has !
brought this trouble upon his party by |
his rudeness of speech and harshness in |
dealing with the Republicans Of the |
board. but If he has done anything wrong |
it would be more honest to punish him |
therefor than TO visit his sins upon Tam
many and the Democratic party.
However it is useless to plead with New
York Republicans about such matters
They wished an excuse TO change the
aw. and this the irritable Van Wyck has
Afforded them.
And the result will be that the world
Mill soon be treated to an "honest-election
aw" drawn by United States Senator
Thomas Il. Platt!
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wnuGGLrxG sPAxrARDs.

| Yesterday afternoons dispatches from
our army were 20 the effect that the sur
render Of Santiago had not been actual,
contaminated. Tho commissioners hat
been in session for some time, but thu
spaniards had raised some points Of con
troversy which caused delay.
We attribute that to Captain-Genera
| Blanco. who, being safe and snug enough
| himself for the present, wishes everybody
else to die in the last ditch. He ordered
| Cervera 10 make dash for liberty, and
| his orders were obeyed. The world knows
what the consequences were. Still. Blanco
| had the meanncss to send Cervera very
| insulting message about his conduct OF
| the battle. Now he would have Toral
and Linares allow themselves TO be shot
10 pieces and their town destroyed sooner
than surrender. However, we assume
that Blanco has been overruled by the
Madrid authorities.
Really. nothing is left to our enemy but
to surrender Santiago, as they have
agreed to do The people there are we'll
nigh without food or water. They are
already suffering greatly. and soon will
be in the direst distress.
The Spaniards, however, are born diplo-
mats-or tricksters. perhaps we would
better say. We suspect that they have
heard Of tho presence of yellow-feyer
among our troops and are counting upon
that TO secure better terms for them
selves than they could hope for other
wise. believing we are in an immense
hurry TO close the campaign there. And
so we are. mit not in hurry enough to
let them dictate conditions.
Miles and Shafter have accorded the
Spanish terms that are most liberal. Our
offer TO send the Santiago army back TO
Spain is one of unprecedented magma
money. Yet we doubt IL the Spanish peo-
pie will be able to appreciate either our
generosity or magnanimity They are
singularly dull of comprehension about
such matters. AS proof of this we may
instance the fact that the marked cour-
tesy and distinguished consideration that |
are being shown Cervera in this country |
are looked upon suspiciously in Spain. In |
deed, ii is a question whether our kind |
treatment of him may not in the end |
bring him more of distress than comfort. |
He may appreciate our favors, but the
average Don probably will not. and Il is |
certain Blanco is in the humor TO con-
tenn Cervera in every way possible
However, TO return to Santiago, the Spa
nish may wriggle as much as they please
about terms. but they are wholly at our
mercy, and II they do not know it the
fact should be shot into their heads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
WILLIAMSBURG.
Accident to Richmond Excursion-
ist-PersOnaI Notes,

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, July l5.-(Spe-
cial)-When the excursion which left
Richmond this morning for Old Point
reached Lightfoot, a few miles west OF
here. an accident occurred to a passenger
by the name OF Walter Miller, which re-
suited in the breaking of his right arm
at the elbow. II is said he was sitting in
the car with his arm resting on the win
dow, and 1t was struck by some object
outside. supposed to be an iron arm erect
ed by the side Of the track and used TO
catch mail-bags He was brought here,
but as the road surgeon was not on hand,
he was carried on to Old Point.
The brick work on the Peninsula Bank
building was completed to-day by Con-
tractor BEDFORD of Richmond.
The Executive Committee Of the Will
lamsburg Yacht Club was In session last
night, having under consideration the
clubs annual cruise, upon which they ex-
pect to start in a few days.
Rev. J. y. Latham pastor of our Me-
thodist church, will leave tomorrow for
Warwick chapel, where he will begin on
Sunday a series Of meetings that will
continue through the week.
Mr.. Il. Beverly Slater, a native OF this
county. but row residing at Warrenton.
Va, is here visiting friends, with view
TO locating here and opening an office for
the practice Of law.
Mr.. n. Cary Brand. former Williams
burg boy. who for many years has been
living at Rome, Ca. engaged in the mer-
camille business, is here on a visit to
relatives in the county
Mr. Heningham Harrison, who has been
here visiting his mother for several
weeks, to-day returned to Thurmond, w.
Va, where he is engaged in the railroad
business.
Miss Marie Marshall, Miss Ida Faux
ner, and Miss Mary Trevillan left to-day
to spend the heated term at Virginia
Beach.
Mr.. Ernest Jones, of Old Point, made
flying visit to his relatives and friends
here yesterday.
Mr.. II. d. Cole, who has been confined
to his bed for six weeks, is now up and
moving around his room on clutches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
WELL SAID.

The Salem Times-Register, IN an arti'
Gle deprecating imperialism, says:
"If we are satisfied with what our coun-
try II and can become by its legitimate
outworking. 1t becomes us to get back az
soon as may be the power that has passed
from Democratic TO Republican hands.
BY ective work we can regain possession
Of the lower house OF the Federal Legis-
lature, and at once apply check at least
to the Wild tendencies that are in the air.
The return OF majority OF Democratic
members will help 20 give the republic,
as we have known II and loved II, a new
lease OF life.
"a failure to do this by party inactivity
or indifference will send us among tho
breakers OF unknown seas. with ell the
entanglements and j7alouses that keep al!
the other nations IN a state OF unrest
Good advice and timely warning. Never
was there a time when the hope OF the
republic and its development along the
lines laid down by the fathers more COM
pletely centered In the Democratic party.
Never was there a time when the Demo
cratic leaders were under greater respon-
sibllity to the masses. That RESPONSE
biity involves the making Of a supreme
effort for Democratic ascendancy. not
only in order to the checking of imperial
ism. with its consequent militarism and
tendency to Capitalization, but in order
as well to the safeguarding of the people
from the long continuance of burdensome
taxation.
Our Salem contemporary says truly
that the return Of majority OF
Democratic members TO the next
House Of Representatives will help
to give the republic. as we have
known It and loved it, a new lease Of life.
And, on the other hand, the continuance
OF the Republican party in power at this
juncture may mean the death of the re-
public as we have known II and loved IT.
A Republican triumph, under existing
would afford that party OPP
for carrying, and embolden 1t to |
larry. the nation still further away from |
he cardinal doctrines of true republican, |
SIN. A Democratic triumph would open
Up to the Democracy q grand opportunity
o turn the nation back to first principles. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
THE GAINESVILLE ROBBERY.
Another Arrest Made-The Alleged
Principal stu ut Large.

GAINESVILLE. VA, July i5.-(Special.)
Post Office-Inspector ID. c. Owens came
in on the Atlantic and Danvllle this morn
ing TO investigate the post-office robbery
here, already reported In the Dispatch
Since my letter OF yesterday, giving the
confession Of Murray Bromide and his
statement OF how the Job was done. Town
Marshal Cohen has apprehended and
lodged in the lookup John Williamson,
whose people live around here and are OF
fair repute. Williamson denies any COM
plicity in the robbery. Jeffries, who has
sailed under many aliases-the man who,
it Is alleged, skipped with the doodle"
leaving Bromide and Williamson as cats
paws OF his ingenuity-is still at large.
But the fact that the government offers
a reward OF 500 for his apprehension and
conviction. will be apt 10 fetch him In a
few days.
Inspector Owens informs me that a
United States marshal will be here to-
morrow, and that Williamson and Bron-
die will be taken before a United States
commissioner at Richmond for a preli-
minary hearing.
II Bromide and Williamson are convict
ed Town Marshal Cohen will get 800 from
the government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

II Is announced that the city of Ra-
leigh, n. c.. is to have presented to II a
gun taken from the Spanish cruiser Reina
Crlsuna, at Manila, by the cruiser named
in honor of the North State capital. The
cruiser Raleigh is southern ship. Not
only does she bear the name of one OF
our fair southern capitals, but she was
built in Virginia dock-yard. by Virginia
workmen. and largely of Virginia ma
terial. She has recently added to the
laurels she won at Manila by leading in
the capture of Subig Bay. We hope--in-
deed. we have no doIbt-that the occa-
sion OF the presentation to the city or
Raleigh will be made memorable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
JUMPED FROM A TRAIN.
Two Tennessee SoIdiers-One Badly
Hurt.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July 15.-
Especially 1.-TWO privates OF the Second
Tennessee Regiment, now in camp at
Dunn Loring, were injured by jumping
from a Southern train between Red Hill
and North Garden. Medical attention was
given the injured men by Dr. Williams
and one Of them, Henry Harris, was
brought TO this city, where he is now re-
ceiving medical aid.
Harris and another soldier, Stephen Col
Inns, who were off on furlough, arrived
here Wednesday. Late that evening they
took the south-bound train. supposing
they had boarded the one for Camp AL
ger. When they discerned their mistake
they rushed to the platform of the car,
and deliberately jumped from the fast
moving train. rolling down an embank-
ment 40 feet high. Harris was badly cut
about the head, and thirty stitches In his
wound had to be taken. Stephen received
no material injuries.
1t was feared at first that Harris would
not recover but his condition is now more
favorable. He is being attended by the
Southern railways physician. His home
Is in Treadway Tenn. Stephens halls
from Sneadsville, Hancock county, Aenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
Did It's Work Well.
bedford Democracy

The congressional convention which met
IN Lynchburg on Tuesday did its work
well, Major Peter J. Otey was renomi-
mated by reclamation, a compliment well
deserved, Major Otey has made us a faith
full and efficient representative, one Of the
best the district has ever had. He has
been in private life a practical business
man, and his experience thus gained has
been OF great benefit 10 him, and 10 his
constituents during his congressional
career. He is clearheaded, temperate,
and industrious and no business entrusted
to him by constituent has suffered neg
lect the convention also acted wisely i'm
the adoption of its platform. 1t refrain
ed from any effort to commit the Democ-
racy of this district to a wild effort TO
chase the phantom Of imperialism, which
so troubles the brains of some Of the
would-be-party leaders-it left this and
similar issues to be dealt with when the
occasion arises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
FREDERICKSBURG.
Death of Venerable Lady-Nilitary'
Band Organized.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, July 10
Especial Mrs. Rebecca Taliaferro, relict
Of Captain Hay Taliaferro, of King
George county, died at the residence Of
her son-in-law, ex-Postmaster Lawrence
Taliaferro. in this city. this morning. She
was in the S9th year of her age. Her re-
mains will be taken to King George to-
morrow, and inferred III the family bury
ing-ground at 'F'riedland'
Private j. J. OLeary, OF Company c,
Fourth Regiment, who was court-mar-
tailed for threatening to kill one OF his
officers, and otherwise behaving disgrace
fully, was taken 70 Governors Island to-
day, where he will serve out the sentence
OF the court-two years Imprisonment
The instruments for the band of the
Fourth arrived last night, and the band
formally organized to-day. Its director is
Dir. j. $. NJ. Zimmerman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
Mathews Mention.

PORT HAYWOOD. VA, July l5.-(spe
cial)-County Court is still IN session
and the fishermen are contesting the con
stitutionality OF the law requiring then
20 pay tax tor the privilege OF setting
pound nets.
Much preparation is going on for III,
"camp-mee ding which begins next Sun.
day. Mr.. DeShazo expects several minis
tiers TO aid him.
The Episcopal chapel at the Court
house IS nearing completion.
The county is rapidly filing with sum
mer boarders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crow. who have been
spending the winter I'm Arkansas. win re-
turn TO Mathews to-day. Mrs. crow is a
sister OF our esteemed County Clerk. Mr.
Sands Smith.
Mr.. William Lane and family are spend
ing the summer at their ancestral home,
Goshen"
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. I.are. Jr., are visit
ing their father at "Hyco."
Little Lucille, daughterNof Dr. and Mrs.
/. s. Foster. continues very IN.
The cold and rains OF the last week
have greatly retarded the work OF our
farmers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

here passed unanimously tho following
resolutions, offered by w. H. Barnes;
Resolved. That the Democrats Of New
Kent county, in mass-meetlng assembled,
do most heartily endorse the course Ok
Hon. John Lamb, as a member OF Con-
gress.
Resolved, g That the sense 0f this
meeting is that he should be renominated
TO succeed himself as congressman from
the Third District; that delegates present
at the convention cast the entire vote Ok
the county for him.
The delegates 20 the nominating conyen-
ton are Messrs. W. +. Woodward. ~ n.
Barnes. l.. +. Barnes, Il. H. Sweet, John
y. Harris, and George g. Tate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
THE GOVERNOR OF
RHODE ISLAND.
Nothing Like Paine's Celery Compound for
Run Down Nerves.

Governor Elisha Dyer was elected Gov
ernor of Rhode Island in 1897 and re-elect-
ed in 1898.
Governor Dyer is graduate from Brown
University and Giessen University, Ger
many. He served as sergeant during the
civil war. and was Acknowledgement of
Rhode Island from 1852 to 1895. He wrote.
April IT, 1898:
II have heard so many fattering state
ments OF what Paine's celery compound
has done that feel sure it will be of very
great benefit 70 me, particularly at this
time, when / have so much anxiety and
nervous strain"
Paine's celery compound. upon which
So much praise has been bestowed, which
the wealthy and those in the highest po-
sitions unhestatingly endorse, Is within
the reach of the humblest family in the
land.
The incalculable emOunt Of good that
Paine's celery compound is doing in
making sick. and even despairing, people
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

we'll should compel the attention OF every
judicious person who is out OF health.
The underlying cause OF nervous de-
binty, apparent in headaches, dyspepsia.
sleeplessness. and neuralgia, Is faulty nu-
triton OF the entire nervous system.
SO long as the blood is pale. watery. and
hampered by bad humors the nerves can
not assimilate proper nourishment no
matter how much food Is taken into the
system. Paines celery compound arouses
hearty appetite, regulates the bowels.
and brings about a normal action Of the
liver.
This Is the sweeping and thorough man
ner I'm which Paine's celery compound
frees the system not only OF rheumatism
eczema salt rheum, and other diseases
due to impure blood; but also OF neural-
gia. sieeplessness and nervous headaches
and dyspepsia that are brought about by
down" state ~ the nerves
The use OF Paines celery compound
makes all the difference between impure.
sluggish blood. and tired nerves, and
healthy. energetic bodily condition.
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PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY.
Bishop satterIee Composcs One 10
he Said in the Churches.
(Washington Post

Washington Post)
Bishop Satteree has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the clergy OF the Diocese
of Washington:
"My Dear Brethren,-T have not here
tofore set forth a prayer for those who
| have gone forth 10 fight for our country
because there are already in the prayer
book itself collects that are intended %
be used for the purpose. But as there j.
general feeling among our clersy ma.
at this present time a more definite
prayer Is needed. a feeling which ] my
self now share, ! herewith set forth no
following prayer for our country add
license its use In the public services o.
the Church. While we pray most clr-
nesty for our faithful soldiers and SALE
ors, let US not forget % pray also mar
through the war and after the war olF
whole nation may realize her rcsponsi-
bilities and rise 10 the high ideal on mo
work that God has given her 10 do 10
helping TO clyilze the world
The prayer is as follows:
go Lord God. Who slttest on the throne.
Judging right. inspire our whole nation
with feryent zeal FOR the liberty ~ me
sons Of God the good OF all mankind
and the coming OF Thy kingdom. Bless
with Thy continual presence the so.di'i'
OF our army and the sailors In our heetr'
send them Thy holy spirit OF foruiude'
that they may be faithful 90 their country
and true 10 Thee. shield them nom a4
dangers both OF soul and body from
perils by land and BY sea- from the otd'.
ly pes,ilcnce and from the violence oi
the enemy. and cover their head in l"7
day OF battle with the shadow ~ my
wing Restore the sick and wounded 20
health and home. bring 10 the dying iN'
message Of life eternal. comfort the soi-
rowing. relieve the distressed. and hlsirh
the coming OF peace IN all the woi'..
through Jesus Christ. our Lord. Amen