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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
The Stamp Must Be Cancelled Before
Check Is Paid.
POSTMASTERS ARE NOT EXEMPT.
State Treasurers DO Not Have TO
Stamp state Chccks-The Law in
Regard TO Legacy Cascs-Car-
dinaI Gibbons Makes Call
on President Nc
Kinlcy.

WASHINGTON. June 9o.-spoclal-
Cardinal Gibbons. accompanied by sena-
tor stephen b. Elkins, OF West Virginia,
called on the President this afternoon
and remained in the white House about
half an hour.
The Cardinal went 10 see the President
to ask that an equal showing be given
Catholic priests in the appointment of
chaplains. lie WAS promised that JUS
tice should be done them.
The Commissioner OF the Internal Rev
enue to-day gave out several important
decisions with reference to the war rev.
enue tax.
DECISIONS TO AGNEw.
Collector Park Agnew. Of the Alexan-
dria district. was notified that checks
made and issued prior 10 July lst, are
not subject 10 stamp tax. even though
presented for payment after that date.
lie was also informed that where a
checks Is presented without the requisite
stamp the bank may afiix the stamp and
cancel a., provided &. Is done before pay
ment
While it has been decided in two cases
that checks issued by State treasurers
in payment Of expenses Of their States
are not subject 70 the check tax. it has
also been decided that checks drawn by
postuasters on their banks OF deposit
TO pay salaries Of enplpyees must be
taxed.
NOT OFFICIAL
The ground upon which the latter Is
based ls that the checks are not issued
by the postmaster I'm his official capacity,
or i'm compliance with n legal require
mont.
Checks drawn on corporation by i;s
own officers in payment of the corpora
tion's employees. are subject 10 the tax.
The law as 20 legacy taxes does not ap-
ply 10 cases where the gianior died be-
fore June 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Virginia Soldier Neglected i'm the Hos
pitaI at jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. June 20
Private spottswood, Company X, Fourth
Virginia, is IN the hospital tonight I'm a
dying condition. and Private Banter, Of
Company &. in the same regiment, Is
dying. 81 The surgeon says Both are
typhoid fever eases.
In Banter case a member OF his reei-
ment makes a serious charge against tho
held '5sDital. declaring mat he W8s
brought TO his death by ih.treatment
there. When nrst taken an his case
was diagnosed as typhoid fever by his
regiment physician ana he was sent over
to the field division hospital There, II
Is alleged. it was said that he had the
measles and he was sent TO the measles
camp.
Later the doctors there discovered that
ne did have typhoid and they sent him
back 40 the typhoid ward. He had a hard
case OF typhoid, and was just recovering,
when ne broke out with the measles.
Being in n weakened state. ne could not
resist. and tonight Is dying. Some Of
his officers charge that he was exposed
TO the measles while IN that state, and
that the hospital surgeons are TO blame
Tor not ascertaining his true condition
sooner, and thus perverted his exposure.
Banter lives at Petersburg, Va. His
mother and brother came here to-day in
answer to kilograms giving his condition.
The men In me virginia regiments feel
indignant over his alleged misireatment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
GREAT BRITAIN'S
SYMPATHY FOR U.s.
Was Implied In Lord Sal
isbury's Speech.
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE
Il Was This That Elected the Iutima-
ton From Him.
SPEECH WAS CABLED TO MADRID
IL Could Not Have Been .
Surprise 10 the Spanish Ambassa'
dor-Germany Claims Her Atti-
tide Has Bcen from the First
Correct - Emperor Has
Been Hard 20 Restrain

LONDON, June 3e-fhough on casual
reading the Marquis OF saiisburys
speech at tho United Club last night
seems 60 have been an attempt go carry
water on both shoulders, the diplomatic
body here construss II as a pronounce
ment OF Great Brf,ains partially.
There Is no doupt the Premier Intended
his remarks as a hint 10 the Powers that
Great Britain Is In sympathy with the
United States and tine intiniation TO that
effect was called forth by Germany's al
legged attitude in the question OF the fnh-
ippines.
The declaration that the United States
Is animated In the present war BY an
elevated philanthropy" Is the passage
upon which stress Is laid. and many poo-
pie find a connection between the Pre-
mler's speech and the recent visi, on Cox
John Hay, the United states Anibassa-
do- who again conferred with the Mar
quis OF Salisbury yesterday.
NOTIFIED Of THE BLOCKADE.
In the course OF another visit to-day,
Col. Hay officially informed the Marquis
OF Salisbury OF the blockade Of The south
ern coast OF Cuba. 1t Is known that the
Spanish Ambassador. Count Rascon, ca
bled the Marquis OF Salisbury's speech To
Madrid. though II could not have been
surprise TO him. as he recently informed
"A colleague that he had unquestionabie
Information 10 the effect that there was
an iron-clad alliance between Great Brit
ain and the United states before the war
was begun.
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE CORRECT.
A letter written by Berlin diplomat OF
the highest position asserts that II 10 due
90 the German Cabinet to say that Ger
many's attitude has been thus far cor
rect; that the Emperor of Germany was
determined to interiect himself into the
war between Spain and the bnite1
States. and that he has only been re-
strained by the Imperial Chancellor
Prince Hoh.nlohe, and the Minister for
Foreign Affairs Baron Won Bneio~.
from some step which the United states
would be obliged 10 resent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
LINGUAL COMPLICATIONS.
The Case OF Four Portuguese Blacks
and the Whaier Pearl Nelson.

NORFOLK. VA June 3o.--Special.--Io-
geDh MOnterJ. Manuel santos. Mention
Sanchez, and Joseph R'idalgo; four feryr-
lin. in the police Court. this morning.
charged with intent 10 desert their shin,
the American whaling schooner Pearl
Nelson. Captain Aauiey.
International lngual complications re-
suited; Al Interpreter was desired. since
Juan BARREL. one OF the witnesses in
The case OF John Andersen. sentenced 20
death for the murder OF the mate Of The
seas. was brought In 70 set a. interofe-
ter. BARREL Is Spauiard, ana houn~
Gered considerably In the stream OF pst2is
which ran from the mouth OF the SWIFT
speaking mOngYel blacks
one or two others aided him, with The
result of getting some slight insight INTO
the case upon which the Judge could act.
The men signed articles for a voyage
OF forty-eight months, and bearded 'he
whaleF at ~. NincentS. CsDe Verde
Islands. in March last. when OF capr
Hatieras. some I've months sinse; ,s tns
Captain Nanley lent the services Of th's<e
four blacks 70 the captain or the ttf.
who was 20 leave them hereto be cellca
for. Ia
tasted the delight Of living II, Nerf.lh.
and aid not Wish 10 20 axay. The I1d&f.
however. decided that they SHOULD tsso
th@ir lndentures and the whaser. w'1sn
she leaves tO-day Will bfar tbet1 asttJ
ON her long cruise for whales. the fsrss
son has been quite Succession 10 nef q'lrx<
already secured aud pat sshore 81 N1sf:
aus ports combining oser four hNn1ffc
barrels ~ or aireodf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
NEWS FROM THE WOUNDED.
Edward Marshall Better-Tbey VIII
be Sent TO kcy West Soon

WASHINGTON, June 3o.--Accurate In
formation concerning the condition OF
Edward Marshall, correspondent Of trs
New York Journal. who was seriously
wounded at the battle OF Quasina. has
been exceedingly difiicnlt 10 obtain. Many
dispatches, some OF them contradictory
in themselves, nave been published
about him. but they were so unsatssfac-
tory that Mr.. MarshairB brother. himself
n newspaper man. cams from New York
and requested Secretary Alger 20 ascer-
tain something definite concerning the
wounded mans condition. II possible. In
compliance with the request the Secre-
tary oabled General Sbafter on Tuesday,
but received no reply until late hour
tonight when the following message was
received:
Playa del Este. cuba. via HayiL
SibOney. June ~
Secretary NJ War, Washington. ID. @:
Edward Marshall reported better. OH
yette should be kept here. About forty
men that doctor Will send back by nrst
opportunity 20 Key West.
(SigneD SKATER.
Major General.
Marshall's brother was at the War De-
rartment when the message was received.
Ue telegraphed az once 20 his brothers
wife. who X critically ili. and left on the
first train for New York.
General Skaters dispatch shows that
the men wounded al tho battle ~ Qua
sina will be sent 10 Key West as soofI a.
possible, but not by the hospital ship
Ollvette which will be retained IN cuDsn
waters to meet any emergency which
may require her serviceA'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
SKATERS CABLE OFFICE,
Has Connected Sibony with Guantana-
mo and Is i'm Touch with the World


Copyright, 1895. by the Associated Press)
sIBoNEY BEACH GEN. SKATERS
HEADQUARTERS PROVINCE OF
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. June 30.-loIH a.
M.-Col. Allen succeeded last night an
connecting this point 10y cable with
Guantanamo.
This dispatch is sent from the Beacn
almost Immediately in front of the mead
quarters of General Shafter.
Ordinary press messages cannot be ac-
cepted before Saturday or SUNDAY next
All Is quiet here this morning
PLAYA DEL ESTE. GUANTANAMO.
June 3o.-The French cable, cut some
time ago near Guantanamo by the Unit
ed States auxiliary cruiser st. Paul, mas
been repaired by the cable boat Adria
To-day a connection was established
between General Skaters headquarters
at Baiquiri and Guantanamo, the line
being used for government business so
far
WASHINGTON, June 5o.-Goneral 4.
W. Greeley, chief signal officer. tonight
received a dispatch from Lieutenant-coi-
onel Allen, chief OF signal corps in cuba,
announcing that a telegraph and teie-
phone station had been established at a
point within two miles OF the city. Of
Santiago.
This information is OF the highest I'M
portance to the officials OF the War De-
partment. as It insures to them practl-
cally direct communication with General
Shafter
The information is significant, too. as
II shows that the American troops are
within rife shot Of Santiago
The telegraph station. being. Of course.
within the American lines. its location
conclusively indicates that the forces OF
General Shafter have established them
selves In advance Of tho telegraph sta
ton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
The Ceremony Took Place in the
Base Ball Park.
IOWA BAND LED TIE REGIMENT.
The Colors Presented 90 Captain Hope
for the Regiment aud He Turned
Them over TO Captain Wyatt,
Captain Of the Color Com
papy General Has
brouck Present

JACKSONVILLE FLA. June @.-spe-
clai-The even1 OF to-day was the pre-
sentsflon OF a stand OF colors to the
Trourfh Regiment. The colors were do
mated by number OF ladies from VIZ
gsnia. headed by Mrs. c. OBJ. Cowardin'
OF Richmond. The ceremony took place
In the baseball park adjoining Caiap
/. cuba Libre and General Lee made the
d, presentation. The hand Of the Forty
ninth Iowa Regiment led the regiment
which was, OF course. in command OF
Colonel Taylor. The regiment was drawn
up in line in front of the grand-stand,
from where General Lee made the pre-
sentatlon speech. which was very brief
GENERAL LEES WORDS.
He stated that the flags were presented
by the fair Isdfss OF Virginia, and that
the regiment would be heard from in a
louder voice in battle than It could speak
az this time The flags were then pre-
sented to Cap. asn Hope, Of Company G.,
the captain of the regiment. who. in
turn, presented them TO Captain Wyatt
OF Company III. the captain Of the color
company. The two iags were then turn
ed over 10 Privates W. Manson Grubbs
and c. w Hawkins. Of Company III. who
acted as color-bearers the former carry
ing the Virginia Gag. and the latter Old
tGlory Both men looked very proud, and
3 made a fine impression with their pre-
cious burden. They will likely be ap-
pointed cOior-sergeants. The two flags
are very handsome each Of heavy silk
and hand embroidered.
GENERAL HASBROUCK.
General Hasbrouck, who was among the
spectators. had the first opportunity ~
seeing a portion Of his brigade out IN
service He was well pleased with The
general appearance and especially
praised Company II and Captain Noting
hams Norfelk Company for their sol
dleriv appearance. The general opinion
IS that the formation OF the regiment
has never been better.
The members Of the Second Battalion
Of the Second Regiment are we'll pleased
that they can enjoy the luxury Of
shower bath at will since each company
has been provided with bath house OK
its own.
Private Charles ?. Race, OF Company
VI. Second Regiment. the old Richmond
Grsys. has gone on leave Of absence
90 his home az Marlborough, Va. TO visit
his mother, Tho Is very ~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
CATHOLIC CHAPLAlNS.
Cardinal Gibbons Urges the Presiuent
To Increase Their Number.

BALTIMORE. June 30.-Cardinal GID
bons went TO Washington to-day where
he had an interview with President NC
Kinley regarding more Catholic chap-
lains being appointed to the army.
on his return home tonight Ills Emil
nence said his visit 10 the Chief Execu-
tive OF the nation was most pleasant
one. lie said:
Il was most cordially received by the
President and had quite a lengthy inter-
view with him. I set forth 10 him the
great number OF Catholic young men
who are now In the army ana navy
fighting and ready at moment to defend
their country. and how comparatively
few Catholic chaplains there are with the
army 10 look after ther special relig-
aous welfare. My interview was most
satisfactory, but ! cannot give any de-
tails as 10 how many or what particular
Catholic chaplains will be sent to the
soldiers"
The Cardinal declined 20 say that ne
had received any instructions from Rome
which caused his visit TO the President
for any overtures toward negotiations 70
bring the war to an end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
ReGIMENTAL INSPECTION.
An Arduous ordeal at Camp Alger-
Recruits Coming In.

CAMP AI.GER. VA. June -. -special.-
Hegimental inspection and musHr was
held this mornirs in ACCORDANCE with or
ders received last night from General
Butiers hescquarters and the men stood
on the Grill grounds from o'clock until
nearly N in the face of Il brOiling sun.
Colonel Nane had the regiment formed
Oy battaliOns in close column and AFTER
inspecting the field and staff officers ana
colors, commenced with X Company and
inspected the gun OF every man In the
regiment
After this had been concluded and the
guns generally found iu first class condi-
tion. muster OF the entire regiment was
heid and after tnat an Individual inspcc-
aion of quarters by Colonel Nalle.
lie examined the latter closely and
suggested several improvements 10 the
men which would result IN making them
more comfortable.
Tne muster rolls were made of at the
request Of the War Department where
they are needed In preparing the pay
rolla
Sergeant Lea. Of Company a, arrived
nero last night with a batch OF recruits
from CAPTAIN Rowe's recruiting station
az Fredericksburg The latter o;ficer Is
getting most OF his new men now from
the counties around that city, as the lat
ser Is about exhausted.
large number OF IYnchburg people
have been In camp to-day. navirg come
pp on an excursion from that city yes'er-
Gay afternoon.
Ihey found many friends and relatives
amongst the boys and the companies
from that city had a specially good time
The report which was circulated about
camp IN regard 20 the reduction OF Cor
poral Tuggle Of Company G. has turned
out 20 be untrue and both Captain Alea
and the corporal request me 60 deny mo
same. TIE latter says the story was
started BY persons anfriendly 20 him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
FRENCH PR0TECTI0NISTS.
The French Cabinet Has Decided To
Restore the Full Duty on Wheat.

PARIS. June gD.-The Cabinet has de-
clded that the full duty on wheat IS 10
he restored tomorrow. After announc-
ing the Cabinets firm intention 20 carry
out the Democratic desires that the peo-
ple had expressed Ia the recent eiecuohs
Al prisson said the government proposed
two principal reforms. a fiscal and 40
ciaI. the first. through a special bill re-
Dlacing the taxes cn personality ana
realty by graduated income tax sec
ond. by means Of retiring pensions 20
working people.
In conclusion. the Premier eulogized the
Russian alliance and promised freedom
OF discussion I'm tho Chamber. the ener-
getlc defence 0f the Independence OF law
and society against attempted encroach-
monts and 10 uphold the supremacy Of
the civil power. A. vote of confidence
in the government was passed by 5i6
aves 10 90 noes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01

Spanish torpedo o-boat-destroyer Terror.
Under cover OF a protected Spanish
cruiser OF the Infanta Isabel type, the
Terror attempted TO approach the 81.
Pau and sink her with torpedo. a not
nre from the rapid iire guns OF the 81.
Paul was opened on the Spanbard, win
the result that an engineer and two men
on board the Terror were killed and sew
eral others were wounded. ne Terror
was 20 badly damaged that she was tow
ed back into the harbor in sinking con-
dition.
A party OF sixty-four Cubans. under
General Perez. who are taking part IN
the siege OF Guantanamo. have been fed,
clothed and armed b. Captain McCall1,
OF the United States cruiser Marolehead.
Ihey returned TO the 'front.' to-day.
1'he MarDlche8d to-day landed fve
thousand rations from the State Of Texas
for a rev Cuban families. forty miles In
the Interior. in the vicinity OF General
PereZs troops
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
SCOTT STILL CHAIRMAN.
Republican Central Committee De
c,ines GO Accept His Resignation.

BALTIMORE. June So-An attempt to
tsace United States Senator Wellington az
the head ol the Republican State Central
Committee. from which place he resign
"a year ago. was dcfeated to-day az a
meeting OF that body.
state Senator Norman B. Scott. who
MAS recently appointed naval officer o.
sho Port II Baltimore. rendered his res
sgnafson az chairman OF the committee,
ana Il was generally believed that Sen
.Ator wellington would be elected TO sue
seea him. but the committee BY a vote
OF se 10 S refused 10 ACCEPT Senator
Scots resignation and postponed It's fur'
fher consideration uniil September SIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
CERVERA'S AFFAIRS CRITICAL.
Food and Ammunition are Scarce and
the Latter VIII soon be Gone.

Copyright. 1895 by ne Associated Press)
PLAYA DEL ESTE. GUANTANAMO
BAY, June So-Intcrcepted dispatches
from Admiral Cerevera show a critical
state OF affairs at Sentiago Both food
and ammunition are reported 20 be get
ting very short and the latter Will be ex-
hausted soon.
For some days the feet has been un-
able 10 draw A shot from tho batteries
or the harbOr entrance, even though 60
ing very close in shore.
The cruiser New Orleans has left for
Key West.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
EPW0RTH LEAGUE.
The Board in Session in Nashyille-Of
ficers Elected.

NASHVILLE. TENN. June 5o.-The
Epworth League Board Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South, met IN annual
convention in this city and elected the
following Officers: First Nlce-Presideni,
DR.. j. w Newman; Second Vice. President,
Rev. j. NJ Bafsus. Third Vice President.
Rev W. r. Mcclure. Treasurer. o. W.
Patton.
The General Conference at Baltimore
had elected Bishop Gambler president and
DR.. III. N. DubOse secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
SPANISH REPORT.
Americans Retire After an Exchange
of fShofs-Landing Guns Difficult.

MADRID. June 3o.-S A. M.-Oficial
Spanish reports received here from
Havana say that a column Of American
troops. supported by the FIRE Of three
warships. advanced on Tuesday from ST.
honey. Via Aguadores, and Immediately
retired after an exchange Of rifle shots
with the Spanish scouts
The dispatch adds:
"During tho last three days tho Amer
icans have been endeavoring 90 land ar
tillery AZ several points. but, their boats
grounded and II was only with the
greatest difficulty that they saved their
stores"
Another Havana dispatch announces
that General Arolas has 'reimposcd the
decree fixing the price Of provisions at
Havana. owing 90 the fact that the prices
were raised during the temporary sus-
pension Of the decree"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
TOBACCO FOR THE SOLDIERS.
John W. Oast Gets Good Government
Position.

WASHINGTON. j.. c.. June 5o.-Speclal.
Representative Otey to-day offered a bill
providing that a weekly ration Of tobacco
shall be provided for an enlisted men IN
the army during the continuance OF the
present war. TO consist Of p ounces
OF smoking tobacco and > ounces Of chew
ing tobacco.
fIe made an effort 70 get ~ through
Yesterday as an amendment 10 another
bUl but was unsuccessful. He will make
a determined effort. however TO have
the bin enacted into a law before Con-
gress adiourns
AN adyices from the front are TO the
eject that the men feel the deprivation
Of tobacco more than any other one arti-
Gle.
John W. cast who was last week ap-
pointed supervising inspector Of steam
vessels FOR the Third District qualified
to-day. and left th.s evening for Norfolk
10 enter upon his duties
The Third District embraces the coast
between Baltimore and Key West, IN
elusive. The salary OF tho Office is 5000
and gyncugos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
PLAN TO ELECT DELEGATES,
Some Committeeman Favor Holding
Ward Meetings.

10 IS possible that there may be inter
estiug proceedings at tho meeting or the
new city Democratic Committee tonight
Should the question OF adopting n plan
for the election OF delegates 10 the Con-
gressional Convention come mp there
will not be plain sailing, hy any means.
10 was learned yesterday that there
were quite "a number Of committeeman
who were opposed 10 ordering primary
with only one candidate in the neid.
in other words, There are committee
men who think that something may
turn up" later on during the cam
paign. These gentlemen are not willing
10 give the delegation over 20 one per-
son. They favor ward meetings which
will cost little money and may result IN
the election Of an unpledged delegation.
no one has come out against Captain
Lamb. but "a Is said by some ahTewd
politicians that n ward meetings are
held a dark horse may capture enough
delegates TO make him a factor in the
fight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
PERSONALLY COMPLlMENTED.
Ensign Mallory Receives a Letter of
Commcndat ION from Sccretary Long

WASr ) NOTION. June 50.-Secretary
Long mas written personal letter 10
Ensign Dwight =. Mallory, attached 10
the United states steamship Apache, in
regard d a recent act OF heroism per-
formed by him near Norfolk. involving
the rescue OF Robert Hunter a landsman
IN tho navy who had fallen overheard
near the Norfolk Navy Yard. The facts
In the case were communicated % the
Navy Department by Commodore Farqu-
mar. c0mmandant OF the Norfolk Navy
Yard.
Had you not acted as promptly as
YOU aid" said Secretary Long, Lands
man Hunter would have been drownesi
Your action in risking yOur liio and saw
ing another i worthy OF tho Depart
nent's e0mmendation. have directed
that an account al the rescue Of Lands
man Hunter be entered on your fEnsign
NallOry's - recOrd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-01
NOT FROM ST. THOMAS.
Report or Naval Engagement at san
Juan Did Not Originate There.

ST. THOMAS. June 9o-The report, said
TO come from 81. Thomas. 10 the eject
that a Porto Roan vessel has arrived az
this port With news Of severe engage
ment OF San Juan. in which the United
States auxiliary cruisers 81. Paul and
81. Louis blew up the spanish steamer
Antonio lopez IS unfounded. No vessel
from Porto RICO has arrived at 81
Thomas for more than 4 week.
a private dispatch from san Juan. how
ever. saws that the Antonio Lopez went
aground while attempting 10 run the
blockade. and IS still ashore.