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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

Long. In his letter OF transmittal, makes
reference to a letter from the Secretary
OF State compiimcnting Admiral Dewey
upon his direction Of affairs since the
great naval victory. a formal evidence
that tho State Department Is thoroughly
well satisfied with the diplomatic qualities
he has exhibited.
DEWEY AS A DIPLOMAT.
The letter OF Secretary Long is as fol-
lows:
Navy Department,
Washington. July 25 1885,
Sir,--The department has received from
the Secretary OF State an engrossed and
certified copy Of a Joint resolution Of Con-
gress, rendering the thanks OF Congress
10 you, and the officers and men of the
squadron under your command, for trans
mission to you, and herewith enclose the
same.
Accompanying the copy Of the Joint
resolution, the department received a let
ter from the Secretary OF State, request
Ing that there be conveyed TO you his ap-
probation Of your character as a naval
oifcer, and OF the good judgment and
prudence you have shown in directing af-
fairs since the date OF your great achieve
ment In destroying the Spanish feet. This
take great pleasure in doing. and join
most heartily, on behalf of the Navy De-
partment, as well as personally, in the
commendation of the Secretary of State.
'Yery respectfully,
JOHN ID. LONG, Secretary.
'Rear-Admiral George Dewey. United
States Navy. Commander-in-C Chief United
States Naval Force, Asiatic Station"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
GUANTANAMO YIELDS
THE SEVEN THOUSAND tPAxrAnns
THERE LAY Down rmEiR ARMS.
GENERAL GARCIA lf jIcUiIL
Contradiction Of Report That Ne Ea-
countered Spanish Force MareAs
ing TO santiago to Surrender sn1
Was Defeated by II.

Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press.)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July Z.--Ivery-
thing here is peaceful. The 1900 Spanish
soldiers at Guantanamo laid down their
arms to-day. The 1850 from Palma So
riana, San Luis. ana Longo surrendersd
yesterday to Lieutenants Miley. and to-
day pack-trains, with provisions, were
sent TO them. The only others included
In the capitulation are 1000 troops az
Baracoa and 1,o0o at Sagua. They have
not set been turned over. but they are
now here in General Garcias vicinity. He
Is at Jlguani to-day. and reached there
without encountering any Spanlards.
General Shafter authorizes an absoiute
contradiction OF tho report that Garcia
encountered a force OF Spaniards who
were returning to Santiago to surrender.
and was defeated by them.
Colonel Ezra Powers. OF the Ninth In
fantry, acting for General Shafter. viii
receive the formal surrender OF Guanta-
namo. 4
CUBAN PRISONERS RELEASED.
Yesterday General Shafter released
forty Cubans who had been confined In
the local Jail on political charges: indeed.
some OF them were confined without
any charge of any character. other than
the most trivial pretexts, and yet otners
solely because Of sympathy with the in
surgent cause. The jail Is stil filed 9th
many whose names and sentences are not
on record. and are absolutely unknown.
so far as has been ascertained. A gene
raj investigation has been ordered.
Some newspapers which have arrived
here contain articles written apparently
under misapprehension OF the facts re-
garding the conduct OF the campaign, and
the dictation OF the terms of SURRENDER.
General Miles was here simply as a visit
or and adviser. In his official dapacity
he had nothing To do with the terms OF
the capitulatlon. the entire credit for
which belongs to General Shafter who
on July 10th received the following dis
patch from Washington OF that date:
SHAFTER NOT SUPERSEDED.
General shafter siboney:
THE Secretary OF War directs me to In
form you that Geperal Miles left here at
1910 last night for Santiago but with in
structions which do not in any manner su-
persede you as the commander OF the
United States troops In the field near
Santiago. as long as you are able for auty.
(Signed "cORBIN.
"Adtutant- General"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
BOOK LIST MADE UP.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CON-
PLETEs ITS oNERoUs LABORs.
THERE ARE MANY CHANGES MADE
A Majority OF the Works of the
American Book Company Stricken
on, Though Most OF Them May BE
Used for One, Two, or Three Years.

The State Board OF Education has about
completed its labors In the selection OF
books for the public schools of Virginia,
The Dispatch this morning presents full
list Of the adoptions for the common
schools, the high-school list not having
been concluded as yet by the board.
The board concluded the list late yes
terday afternoon. The body has had daily
double meetings since the 18th instant.
and in addition each individual member
has given frequent private hearings, as
far as possible, when asked for by the
representatives of the several publishing
houses. Their labors have been extraor-
dInary. The hearings given have been
impartial, and every publishing house has
had the amplest opportunity to present
its claims. Such hearings have stimu
lated an active rivalry on the part of the
publishers, and as result very much
lower prices have been obtained for the
books.
BIG SAVING IN PRICES.
The saving has been fully 20 per cent,
which Is a net saving of at least $4,000
per annum to the school patrons. 1t is
thought that fully 10000 is annually
spent in the State for books for the
grammar grade schools, which makes
yearly saving Of $4,000. or $4,000 for the
pOOXc PRICE IT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
steamer baltimore, York River Lima

The patrons OF this popular line will bs
glad to know that the steamship Ealti.
more, of the York-Riyer Line, has res
sumed her tri-weekly service on that linz
between West Point and Baltimore, and
is prepared TO furnish the usual excelleaf
accommodations that in the past havd
been such marked feature OF the splen}
did service always given on this line.
The Southern railway trains leaving
Richmond 2:30 T. NJ. and 40 i. NJ, con-
Meeting at West Point With the steamship
Baltimore. leaving there s r. NJ. Monday.
Wednesday, and Friday OF each week, ar
riying I'm Baltimore the following morning
about s o'clock, offers a most delightful
trip, especially at this season. 10 Balti-
more and points beyond. especially to
northern and eastern resorts, 10 which
points low one-way and round-trlp tickets
are on sale via this line.
For rates, state-room reservation, ana
other information apply 20 G.. w. West
bury. Travelling Passenger Agent, No. 80
east Main street. Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
LIEUTENANT HOBsON's PLAN.
How He Proposes to Raise the
CristobaI Colon.

NEW YORK, July 2.-As to the
plan Of raising the Colon, Lieutenant
Hcbson said: 1--WE will run pom
toons alongside of the Colon, sub
merge them, and after chains under the
bottom OF the ship have been fastened
to the pontoons. and frightened, the pom
toons will be pumped out. At the same
time we will use air-pumps in trying to
force the water out OF the ships air
chambers and water-tight compartments
II many Of these compartments are found
to be in good condition. this combined
force from the outside and inside will be
sufficient TO raise the Colon. II they are
not sufficient, then air-bags will be put
in her hold and inflated by compressed
air. Every time the ship is raised a
few feet from the bottom she will be
towed further In shore, so that after
several easy stages she will be high
enough out OF the water to make all
necessary repairs.
1T is thought that her hull Is not in a
leaky condition, but that II was the OPEN
ing of the sea-valves by the Spaniards
that sank the ship after they saw that
II was impossible TO get away. II that
is found to be the case, the Colon may be
quickly towed to dry dock in this
country. for permanent overhauling."
TRUSTING TO THE WEATHER.
"I think Il will be fully two weeks be-
fore the work OF raising the Colon can
begin. As to when 1t can be finished will
depend largely on the smoothness OF the
water. Pontoons cannot be worked In
rough water. Fortunately for US. the
weather has been propitious thus far. and
t is our hope that 1t will continue SO un-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
What the &. q q. sunday Outing
Tyaiu Did Last sunday.

II took twelve coaches from Kichmond
and two coaches from Petersburg 10
carry the happy seashore-seekers. who
went Sunday by the Chesapeake and Ohio
Sunday outing trains 10 old Point, Ocean
View. and Norfolk.
The quick. clean ride; the great number
of transports. colliers and gunboats as
sembled in Hampton Roads, the United
States troops arriving from Chicka-
mauga: the convalescing wounded sol
diers from the war; the iine bathing. and
good dinner made the day one OF great
interest ard pleasure
These Sunday outings OF the cnesa-
peake and Ohio will leave Richmond
every Sunday at $50 A. NJ. and. return
ing. leave Norfolk e;is p. M.. ocean view
Up. NJ. and Old Point p. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
The Ever Popular .Tr,lby.p

The "Trlby" excursion made It's regu.
lar Sunday trip starting from Byrd
Street Union) station on time, with a
full cargo of people. bound for the sea-
side. At Petersburg $50 or more board
ed the "Tlhby' and continued on their
way TO the ocean, while at Waveriy and
Suffolk there were many accessions 10
the throng OF passengers.
The day was refreshing, cool, end plea
SAINT, and the ocean breezes at Ocean
View and Virginia Beach were strong
and exhilaratlng. making the surf-bathng
very enjoyable.
Everybody came back safely and hap.
PLY. rejoicing I'm their days outing and
promising themselves to repeat IL nexr
Sunday. The famous ''1rilDy'' trains
will leave the Union Depot every Sunday
morning at $50. and there is no cheaper
nor moro delightful Sunday outings 10
be had than trip on the Trilby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
GONE no BOsTON.
A TALK WITH GOMEZ.
He Says He VIII Do What Mckinley
Says.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, July 2i.-Ileu-
tenant Charles Fritot. OF the Cuban army,
OF this city, who was member OF the
cuban expedition ON the steamer Florida,
ana who recently returned from Cuba.
said that the Florida expedition was met
oy General Gomez, and that he had a
personal talk with the General. in the
course OF which he said, when asked what
message he had for the American people:
L have only to say" said General
Gomez, that the only man that has any,
thing TO say in the direction of mat
ters Is Mr.. Mckinley, and we shall do
Whatever he says. 1 have given instruc-
lions to all my forces TO cooperate with
the Americans, TO whom VIC are much in
debted'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
ORGANIZATION OF OUR ARMIES.
Our Recent Achievement Causes Sur
prise and Admiration fn Europe.

WASHINGTON. d. c., July 25.-Adju-
tant-General Corbin tonight made pub
lie a statement of the progress made in
the organization OF the regular and volun-
teer armies up to and including July 24th.
In the ninety days which have elapsed
since the President Issued his first call for
volunteers. an army Of 261. 400 men has
been recruited, mustered equipped, and
placed In the field, an achievement that
has ELECTED surprise and admiration from
the best informed authorities Of Europe
The personnel of the army Is far su-
perior 10 that Of any similar body raised
for military purposes by the United
States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
SPANISH PRISONERS GRATEFUL.
They Cheer an American Gunboat
Bound for Cuba.

PORTSMOUTH. N. H., July 25.--It was
learned to-day that a remarkabie demons
stration occurred Saturday evening at
camp Long. on Seavey's Island where
the captured sailors OF Admiral Cervera's
fleet are confined. As the United States
gunboat Frolic passed the island on her
way to Cuba hundreds OF the prisoners
greeted the vessel with cheers and way
ing of hands. Tho ovation took the
Americans by surprise. The outburst
was regarded by those in charge OF the
camp as result Of the good treatment
received here bysthe spaniards, who took
this method OF expressing their gratitude
Surgeon MCPHERSON said to-day that the
condition of the prisoners In the hospital
showed marked Improvement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
PUGWAsH WIPED OUT.
Dwellings, Churches, stores, Hotels,
and Mills DESTROYED by Fire.

HALIFAX, N. S., July 25.-The town OF
Pugwash. of 200 inhabitants, deal ship
ping port OF considerable Importance on
the Straits OF Northumberland. was wiped
out by fire to-day. 200 dwellings. five
churches twenty stores. three hotels, and
several mills being destroyed. The town
was little insured, owing to the absence OF
fire protection.
The inhabitants are now encamped IN
the fields and woods. Several people are
reported missing. but It is impossible yet
to tell who. II any. lost their lives. Re-
lief is being organized I'm every direction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
HAWAII AND PORTO RICO.
British Authority Approves Our An
nexntfOn of Them.

LONDON, July 26.-Slr George Syden-
ham Clarke. the expert on naval tactics
and imperial defences, writes to the Daily
Graphic to-day, strongly approving
American annexation Of Hawaii and
Porto Rico.
The letter was evoked by an article in
the Daily Graphic. calling attention to
the reversal of England's traditional
policy of preventing the United STATES
from acquiring strategtcal points on the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts, enabling II
TO control the possible canal.
The Daily Graphic, in an editorial this
morning. says it agrees with Sir George
Sydenham Clarke, but is curious TO know
what induced Lord Salisbury to adopt an
attitude which has so much facilitated the
success of the United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
ALSO FOR Porto RICO.
FIRST Florida, second Georgia, and
Fifth Maryland Regiments.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July S.-The
war Department has decided TO send the
FIRST Florida, Second Georgia, and Fifth
Maryland regiments, now at Tampa, to
Porto Rico.
FLOR1DIANS BACK TO TAMPA.
TAMPA, FLA, July 25.-It was learned
around headquarters this afternoon that
the First Florida Regiment would he
Drought back here from Fernandina in a
Few Gays, and be sent to Porto Rico.
Ihe Morgan sailed for Porto Rico late
this afternoon.
The Third ohio Volunteers left here 70.
pight for Fernandina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
GOLD DUST FROM DAWSON.
Steamers Loaded to the Guards Co
ing Into the kiondike.

SEATTLE. WASH, July 2.-The
steamer Charles Nelson arrived here to-
day from st. Michael's with 10 passengers
from Dawson and gold dust estimated at
from 81 ,OOc, 900 to si.500000. When the Mel
son left st. Michaers twenty-six vessels
were there. Nine river steamers. loaded
to the guards. had started up the river.
There Is a large amount OF merchandise
at st. Michael's. which will ensure plenty
OF food next winter. II 1t can be gotten
up before ice closes navigation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

G. a 0. SUNDAY SPECIALS
On James River Division, Beginning
sunday, July 3lst.

Beginning Sunday, July slst. Sunday
Excursions on James-Rivsr Division
Chesapeake and Ohio railway will leave
Richmond, EIghth-eiraet station, at $50
A. NJ, and run TO sstt'sville. Returning.
this special will re .eh Richmond at 8
L. Nj.
Richmend and. Scotisville on these. sp<.
Gals, which will run each Sunday in Au.
gust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
MOROCCO TO THE FRONT.
American Warships Cannot Remain
I'm Any One OF Her Ports.

MADRID. July 25. 10 A. My@According
TO dispatch from Cadiz to the Impartial.
Of this city, advices from Tangier say the
Foreign Minister of Morocco declares that
II the American ships enter any Moroccan
port they will be notified TO leave I'm
twenty-four hours. and, it is added. IL
they refuse to do So Morocco will place
herself under the protection OF the
Powers.
PEACE TALK AT TANGIER.
The peace probabilities are anxlously
canvassed at Tangier since the arrival
OF the new United States consul and. the
special dispatch adds, the belief in
creases that the United States do not in
tend to deprive Spain Of anything but the
Antilles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
LIEUTENANT HOBsON's FIANCEE.
Miss Cook, of Kansas-They Met mt n
wedding I'm Norfolk.

NOBLESVILLE, IND, July 25.-Quite
a pretty young lady, Miss Lettie Cook. is
visiting friends near this city. She is from
Oswego, Kan, and it is now an open Sc
cret that she is the fiancee of Lieutenant
Hobson, of Merrimac fame.
Miss Cook met the Lieutenant at a we'd
ding in Norfolk, Va, several months ago,
a correspondence followed. and later an
engagement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
Bicycle Record Broken.

sTOUGHTON, MASS. July 25.-Frank
Waller. who started at Norwood yester-
day against the 2i-hour paced road re-
cord, finished here at 4:i9 this afternoon.
one minute short of the twenty-four
hours, having covered 1858 f-i0 miles. there
by breaking the previous record OF 355
miles 80 feet. His finish was strong.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

next four years. In case an exchange OF
books Is desired by any pupil most libe-
raj rate is provfded-at least 30 per cent.
less than heretofore.
In Instances of the adoption of new
books a period OF three years IL given to
readers, one year 10 grammars, and two
years to Biographies, within which time
pupils may use the present books. There
fore, 1t may be observed that the ex-
pense of change Som the present list
to the new list is largely obviated, and
the pupil OF the same time gets far bet
ter book, both in quality and mechanical
makeup.
The multiple list of books has been ad-
hered to. 1t Is thought that not only
does the Constitution admit of such
list. but that sound educational progress
absolutely demands It. The board enter
ed upon its work with the determination
to secure the best books at the lowest
prices. 1t was aided by prominent edu-
Gators throughout the State, whose opln-
ions were of the most impartial character,
and were greatly valued.
Barnes's History was not offered. nor
was II adopted. It will be seen that due
regard was had to the recommendations
Of Confederate organizations as we'll as
to the opinions of the best recognized
scholars.
One of the most interesting features of
the adoptions is the numerous changes
made and the almost equal division
among the various publishing houses OF
the contracts. 1t will be seen that the
American Book Company, which had pre-
viously had almost a monopoly of the
contracts for furnishing school books. has
been given no more than the other pub
fishers knocking for admission TO the
field, and that it's sales in the State will
henceforth necessarily be on a very much
smaller scale. On the list at present in
use the American Book Company has
seventy-nine books, while on the new
one 1t has a far smaller number. Some
of its publications not on the list, how
ever, will continue to be used for one,
two, or three years.
THE LIST OF ADOPTIONS.
The list of adoptions is given below in
tabular form, the prices for each publica-
ton to the pupil being also given where
this is possible:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
THE POPULAR LOAN.
All Offering to Take $1,000 or Less
VIII Receive Bonds.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July pa Trea-
sury statement shows that there are about
10000 persons to whom bonds under the
governments popular loan will be all
lotted. All persons offering to take $500
or less will receive bonds. Shipments OF
bonds were made to-day. The bonds will
be sent out as rapidly as possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
Special Notice.

Richmond Lodge OF Elks: All commits
teemen for the moonlight will please re.
port promptly at the steamer Pocahontas
tonight at 7:3o o'clock. All members will
please wear social session badgeA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
PORTO RICO OR CUBAs
American Attempt to DisembarIS
Said. to Have Been Repulsed.

MADRID, July 25.-11 P. MA private
dispatch from San Juan de Porto Rico
says a strong American squadron has
appeared before Bahia Honda %. but
that an American attempt TO disembark
was repulsed, with considerable loss.
Bahia Honca is on the coast OF Cuba,
west of Habana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

LONDON. July 25-The parliamentary
by-election held in Reading to-day, TO NIL
the vacancy caused by the death OF the
late Conservative member. Mr. C. p. Muir
doch. resulted In victory for the Liberal
candidate, Mr.. @. w. Palmer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
SAMPSON RELIEVES SUFFERING.
Spanish Troops Withdraw from
Gibara, Comma nding Point.

PLAYA DEL ESTE July 25.-Corn and
-four have been sent by Rear-Admiral
Sampson to the suffering citizens OF
Guantanamo.
Information has been received OF the
withdrawal of the Spanish troops from
Gibara. from which place there is rail-
road to HolgvIn. The auxiliary cruiser
Prairie is off Gibara to keep order. Al
bulletin from Admiral Sampson says that
this is one of the commanding points in
Eastern Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
LANDING IN PORTO RICO.
Our Troops Going Ashore, 1t is Re-
ported. Near Ponce.

sT. THOMAS. d. w. l., July 2-The
United States troops are landing to-day
on the Island of Porto Rico, near Ponce,
an the south coast
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

Nexv Governor-Genera1 Of Canada.
LONDON. July 2.-The Earl of Minto
has been appointed Governor-General of
Canada. In succession to the Earl o.
Aberdeen. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

til the Colon is high and safe on the
beach,"
Lieutenant Hobson went over to Glen
Ridge. N. j.. this evening, and 1pnehed
with Mrs. Sampson. wife of Rear-Admi-
raj Sampson. Constructor Hobson bore
special messages to Mrs. Sampson from
the Admiral.
GONE TO BOSTON.
Lieutenant Hohson left at midnight to-
night for Boston, Tor the purpose OF in
specting pontoons to be used in raising
the wrecks OF the Cristobal Colon and the
Maria Theresa. He said before leaving:
Il hope to finish my business in Boston
In day, and return to Washington We'd
nesday. I don't know how soon / shall
leave for Cuba"
Tonight the Lieutenant was the reci-
pient of an informal reception by the
members Of the Army and Navy Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

One of the United States for the
Purpose of Discussing Terms of
Peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

TALK OF AN IsTICE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
The Weati1er ,

II WASHINGTON. July 1.-Fors.
tSI0pN cast for Tuesday:
For Virginia. North Carolina
and South Carolina Showers ana
thunder-sterms; southerly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
Elk Moonlight.

Camp life Is more pleasant with botfi,
OF DIR. siegert's Angostura Bitters. Pre-
vents ill-effects Of bad water, dysentery.
etc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26

For Diseases of the Liver, stomach.
and kidneys
the Water OF tao Grsen5risr White Sulphur
Springs Is the most vsiaable IN America.
PrRcELL. LADp q Co.. Wholesale AgensA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
THANKS SENT TO DEWEY

Resolutions Of Congress-, and COmpli-
meltS tOths Admiral as Diplomat.