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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
0. H. BERRY 6 co.
Main and Tenth SITS.

Of Dewey's achievement TO pay proper
attention TO Baileys attempt TO ignore
#. This seems an opA'rtune moment,
however. for contemplating Bailey and
We indulge ourselves accordingly.
The trouble with our Texas friend IS
that he takes himself too seriously. He
IS young he IS full OF virility and bounce.
ne feels the weight OF his responsible
ties in an almost prayerful spirit. but
the truth is that Bailey IS not really ac-
countable for what Congress may DO at
this time. nor is he called upon to speak
or act for the Democratic party In the
House outside Of purely political and par~
lamentary affairs IL u.s. perhaps, natur-
al that one so youthful should take
more solemn view OF himself and his OBJ
legations than would a man Of more years
and wider and deeper experience. Ihe
fact remains. however. that Bailey could
safely contract the scheme Of his activity
without importing the welfare Of the
DemOcrayc in particular, or that Of the
United States in general
Mr. Bailey did not in terms oppose the
promotion of Commodore Dewey. lie
was careful to avoid that. But he took
occasion to announce that there was no
precedent FOR such proceeding, and 10
serve notice on the universe at large
that he. at least. would not recognize
the case in hand as establishing one.
The impression we derive from the in
cident is that Bailey was kindly disposed
toward Dewey. willing to admit his gall
lantry and prOWess, and conscious OF his
great service TO the country. We gather,
however. that he felt moved TO take
charge Of the precedent end of the BUSH
ness. and TO warn Congress that he in
tended TO be very vigilant for the fu-
ture. All Of which was no doubt crafty
ing TO Mr. Baileys amour propre, and
highly calculated TO add TO his size I'm a
general way. But It occurs 10 us that
Mr. Bailey's point was as inOpportune as
il was ill-founded.
Mr. Bailey was born I'm 1SG3-about the
time Congress made L. S. Grant General
OF the Army, thereby promoting him
over the heads of his seniors in rank
and his superiors I'm length Of service
and he chewed sugar rags and cut
his teeth on clOthes-pin during a re-
Rod in which promotions for gall
lantry and distinguished achievement
were everyday affairs. IL is possible
therefore. that he gives precedent"
one definition. while we give il an
bun with Mr.. Bailey's point, In that
other. We shall not play blind mans
peculiar point Of view We think &c
we'll 20 say. however, that the American
people. Democrats as wen as Repub-
llcans, are in no mood 20 BE- lectu"cd
about precedents at tbs time. They are
engaged in establishing precedents them
selves. and n Mr. Bailey intends to make
a specially of that line Of goods now
IS his opportunity for accommodating a
valuable stock.-Washington Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
Tho Nfiddle.Aged Man.

Lighting of every description said
the middle-aged man. lis brighter. more
brilliant, and more striking now than
ever before; but there was in vogue, say
frfT-v-' years ago. a method Of illumination
for purposes OF celebration that 1t seems
to me was more picturesque than any
one OF the methods that have supplanted
IL. I refer 70 the illumination OF houses
by placing candles in the windows
Windows in those days were not made
as they are commonly nowadays, with
one or two lights. but they were made
with six or nine lights OF glass TO a SASH
so a window had usually twelve or eigh-
teen pancs Of glass. Candles were placed
at the windows. one at each pane, IN
holders specially made for the use, a Ill
tie triangular piece Of tin with snort
socket soldered upon It. The holder was
held in place simply by crowding the
sharp corner Of IL into the sash below the
glass The candles were not HShted uhtll
the approach OF the procession.
"a house front with llght twinkling
at every pane of every window was pic
'furesoue sight indeed. and whole street
~ bouses thus Illuminated made fairy
ene~tacle. New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
THE GENERAL
N. T. CONFERENCE
The Terms of Service of Presiding
Elders Discussed.
A PRESS-MUZZLlNG RESOLUTION
Rev. Mr. Andrews Attempt to Inter
fcrc With The Liberty of News
papers Voted Down Request of
West Virginia Denied.

BALTIMORE MD. May lS-Almost
the entire session OF thc conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. South.
to-day was devoted Co o. discussion Of the
proposition Go limit Co oIght consecutive
years the appointment Of presiding elders.
iuli score OF speeches were made and
hhe session was o. protected one. result
Ing finally iu % decision 90 leave tho ques-
ton entirely 90 The discretion OF the
bishops
WEST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE.
The Committee ON Boundaries reported
adversely ou.t request OF the West Viz
gina Conference TO have portion OF the
Baltimore Conference territory lying in
the mountainous district detached from
Use latter snd added 90 the former. ano
tho Committee on Epworth League recon-
mcndcd that the presidents ot the various
sections of Che league bee made members
Of fhr quarterly conferences ln lhelF re-
spectivc districts
MCZILE THE PRESS.
Rev. j. a. Andrews introduced "a Itso'
luton % the effect that the conference
looked with disfayor upon The practice oi
discussing Boo the newspaper the qudlnca'
ton Of the various candidates Tor OlSn
opric4. which provoked AN animated, de
bgfo many of the members Characterizins
it a. au effort % "muzzle the press.
10 was finally laid ON tho table uy a
decisive vote. Tho delegates and visitors
viii enjoy am excursion 20 Annapolis. th'
ancient capital % Maryland. tomorrow
afternoon. and the members OF the con
ference will again fill all the pulplts lI
Baltimore and vicinity on SUNDAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
NIaher knocked OnfI

PHILADELPHIA, May bat the
arena here tonight. in one minute and
ffty-one seconds of combined sparring
and fighting, Joe Goddard, the Barrier
Champion retired Peter Maher with a
sort of pivot punch. which was delivered
so suddenly that hardly spectator real
lied what had come off. As a matter Of
fact Goddard landed the punch which
proved so disastrous TO Peter while try
ing to escape from one Of the latter's
vigorous onslaughts near the ropes.
The heel Of his glove caught Maher
on the Jaw or about the face. As Maher
received the punch he was partly tripped
by Goddard, whose right foot was cover
ing one OF Makers Peter fell face Tor
ward, striking the noor with d great zeal
of force. When Maher went down the
spectators thought il was only an ordi-
nary Touchdown. but the referee toled
off the fate. and Maher was still on noor
1t was fully a second beyond the time be-
fore ne rose TO his feet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14

> Dtcn granted a penslcn.)
Tampa. carried 1000 rifles and large
quantity Of ammunition intended for the
Cuhans. The expedition was directed by
Captain ]. II. Dorst Of the United States
cavalry, who took with him over 100 men
Of the First Infantry and ten Cuban
scouts.
After a rough voyage the Gussie was
met off the Cuban coast by the auxiliary
gunboats Wasp and Manning, which es-
ccrted her in. As they approached the
shore a large body of Spanish soldiers
opened fire upon the expedition and the
gunboats replied with effect enabling the
expedition 10 land. on shore the battle
was renewed.
The Spanish troops had retired TO their
works and to the woods and directed a
constant but inaccurate fire upon the
landing party. The latter later was rein
forced by a body Of armed insurgents.
who had been informed OF the coming
or the expedition
Then, under the fire Of the gunbOats.
the Spanish force was compelled 10 with
draw, and the mission Of the Gussie was
accomplished. one Of the American par
~ was shot in the arm. The Spanish loss
Is not known, but must have been heavy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
Horse Snores Like a Man.

"Prince" the oldest horse on the Kan
sas city. Kan. Fire Department mas
the snoring habit and he's got u bad
Am ~ fine "laddies" at Fire Headquar-
ters have good records as snores. but
prince can allow them all bad cold and
then beat them out pulled up. snoring
Prince. or the prince snorer, Is tho morse
driven bv Assistant Chief William Nc
Connen. He generally minces away az
his food until after u O'Clock each night,
provided there are no alarms. Az about
this hour he lies down in his stall and in
q very few minutes his eyes close and
soon thereafter the snoring begins. The
noise produced by the sleeping horse Is
similar 10 that OF snoring man BE-
fore It became known that Prince act
ually snored several Of the hremen' VINO
take turn about watching at night, were
accused Of going to sleep on duty Inc
only foundation for the accusation was
the snoring. In order 10 prove their IN
nocence il became necessary for them 10
peach on Prince.-Kansas City Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
Ntaior.GencraI Fitzhugh Lee.

President Mckinley could have CHOSEN
no more appropriate way to SHOW ms
aupreciation Of the services rendered
by Corsui General Fitzhugh Lee than ne
did by appointing him the hrst MAJOR
general of volunteers in the present war
The appointment of General Lee Is not
only a recognition OF his patriotic ser
vices IN a civil capacity, but IS likewise
a tribute 10 his gallantry and ability
as a soldier. Even more than this II IS
q graceful compliment 20 the loyalty
and patriotism of the Southern STATES
which Fltzhugh Lee once served IN the
field as CALAMITY as ne will now serve
the nation. 80,
While General Lees appointment VIII
please the people OF the Northern states
who yield TO none in the admiration they
feel for the courage and diplomacy ne
exhibited at Havana under the most try
ting conditions. It will thrill the hearts
Of every survivor OF the army OF NoTtn-
ern virginia who followed mis- fortunes
from 1861 until he faced Meade at Farm
VILE In 1860 II is the browning act OF
national reunion TO put the nephew OF
Robert p. Lee at the head OF the FIRST vol
unteer army IN our reunited country
Chicago T1mes-Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
United by Cable.

He wanted TO ask her 70 be his ownest
own. but the conventional words he lad
studied up so carefully failed him. She
guessed his purpose, but saw no chance
to help him out. IA,
"Did YOU read about the Manila cable|'
he asked.
Yes" she said. ITS cut.
There was a long silence.
'\vhat do they do with cables that are
cut?' she softly asked
splice EN-" he answered.
she gave him a timld sidelUng glance
He woke up.
Lets get spliced2' he hastily cried.
Lets" she gently answered.
And the ordeal which had worried him
for many weeks was suddenly forgotten
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
A PENSION FOR
GEN.CASSIUSCLAY
The House Grants the Famous Vet
eran $50 a Month.
A SOLDIER OF TWO CONFLICTS.
HcIs the Owner of white Hail." but
His Income Is insufficient for His
Necds-As TO Desertcrs From
the United States Army.

WASHINGTON. May 13.-The House
devoted iis attention to-day 20 pension
bills and private bills. Tho Senate bill
to pay the heirs OF John Roach SIS leo For
work on tho dispatch boat Dolphin was
debated for two hours but final action
was not taken.
At 3 II. NJ. the House took a recess un-
~ S 2. NJ. the evening session being de-
voted 70 pension legislation.
The House agreed TO adjourn until Non
day.
GENERAL CLAY PENSIONED.
At tho night session the House In Com
mittee Of the Whole. voted 10 grant a
pension OF $50 per month TO Maior-Ceneral
Casslus VI. Clay. OF White Hall. Ky. The
famous old veteran OF Mexican and Civil
Wars was represented as the owner OF
the extensive estate known as White
Hall" but with an income insufficient TO
meet his expenses. General Clay is now
drawing Sc per month as a Mexican vete-
ran and IS eighty-four years Of age.
bill granting pension 70 the widow
OF Brigadier- General Daniel MacCauley.
was acted upon favorably. a total Of
forty-six Bills we're passed IN Commit
tee OF the Whole were passed finally by
the House.
UNION DESERTERS.
At the beginning OF the session Mr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
FIRST BATTLE
ON CUBAN SOIL.
CONTINUED from First Page)

nor with first load having gone longer
route. reef near the beach Threw the
men out and they stumbled lhIough the
water I'm 10 their breasts. When they
reached dry land they Immediately went
into the bush TO form picket line.
Two horses had been led TO swim to
land. when suddenly rihe shOt. IoHow-
ed by continuous sharp nrins' warned Inc
men that the enemy had been In walt
ing.
Tho captain OF the transport signalled
n the warship. and the Manning tred
into the woods beyond our picket line.
shrspnel Kissed through the air like hot
iron plunged In water. Inc wasp open
ed with her small guns. Inc cdnnonade
began at 3i5 L. NJ. and lasted quarter
Of an hour: then our picketS appeared.
The ships clrcled aound rhd oeing told
by Captain OConnor, who haH come from
shore with the clothing torn from one
leg, where the Spaniards were 100 shots
more were nred in that direction.
Anybody hurt?" hailed your CORES
pendent No..
TWELVE sPANIARDS SHOT.
"None of our men, but We shot Twelve
SpsnIards" he shouted back.
The soldiers on board the Gussie heard
the news without a word. but hearing
where the enemy was situated, gathered
aft on the upper deck and sent several
vo.leyS into the spot. The picket return
ed 10 the bush. Several crept along the
beach, but the Spaniards had drawn
back. II was decided that the soldiers
should re-embark on the Gussie and that
the guides should take the horses and
seek the insurgents and make new APP
pointnent. They rode of 10 the west
ward and disappeared around a point.
THE LANDING MADE.
KEY WEST. FLA, May 1.-THE trans
port steamer Gussie. which left here with
a big expedition for Cuba on Wednesday
might had lively engagement with the
Spaniards AZ Cabanas, province OF Pr
mar Del Rio yesterday. but succeeded IN
accomplishing her mission.
The Gussie, which came mere from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
MAN WHO TIRED

All the time. owing to impoverished
blood. should take Hoods Sarsapsrilla to
purify and enrich his blood and give him
vitality and vigor.
This condition Of weakness and lack OF
energy is a natural consequence OF the
coming OF warmer weather, which finds
tho system dobiiitated ana the blood i'm
pure.
with almost everyone. Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is what the millions take in the spring.
It's great power TO purify and enrich the
blood and build UP health Is one OF the
facts of common experience
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
Deaths in Greenc County.

STANDARpSVILLE May Especial.
Mrs T. B. White died Tuesday night at
her home. near this place. She leaves a
husband and six grown children. She was
Miss Amantha Brock. and was born and
raised I'm Rockingham.
Mrs Sanford Gibson. OF Albemarle. also
died Tuesday morning She has been iu
delicate health for many years. a hus-
hand and four children survive her. she
vas Miss Virginia Eddngs, OF this county.
Mr. Albion Taylor lost one Of his sm1
children this week il was buried at his
Nome. on Middle river.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
Mr.. BaiIey's Opportunity.

Under pressure Of really important mat
tors. We have postponed until to-day the
scknowledgen ent which seems TO be due
the Hon. Joseph W. Bailey. OF Texas, on
account Of his prompt and vigorous sc-
ton in the matter Of Commodore Dewey's
promotion. We were TOO much occupied
Al the time, considering the significance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14

IAt the age OF elBhIy-IOuI 10 u
Talbert. Dem. Of South Carolina). insist
ed upon considering 10 bills TO remove
charges Of desertiOn from records Of SOL
ders. Unanimous consent 10 consider
only pension bills was given. An eXcep-
ton was made. however. in the case OF
James W. Hardin. Of Tennessee, who, II
developed, was a Union soldier, captured
I'm 1862 by Representative Cox, who was
then a Confederate colonel. Hardin was
paroled, returned home. observed his
parole but did not report the circum-
stances to the command and was enter
ed as a deserter. Representative Cox to-
night. thirty-six years later, secured q re-
moval of the charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14

Unc,e Ras;us once said "Er man amt
gw.ne ter TEX er punk.n when he Kin sit
CT watcrmIlyun Jcs' as HANDY
Moral: What's the use OF buy
ing the ordinary kind of clothing
when Won can get our kind at the
same price-your money back II
YOU want it.
Clothing for all sizes and all
ages Of man; for all weathcrS; for
all occasions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
FLYING SQUADRON SAILS.
Il Leaves Hampton Roads to Ala III
Crushing the Spanish Fleet

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May l3.-The
Flying Squadron headed by the Brooklyn
steamed out OF Hampton Roads this
evening and after passing the Capes TOOK
a southerly course, going it Is sad 10
auoument Admiral SIMPSONS fleet now
I'm the vicinity of Porto Rico. The order
directing the squadron to pu TO sea
came at midnight last night. Few
minutes later the signal be ready 70
nut to s.a at day light was flashed from
Inc flagship. Back from the men-oi-war
came the answer In jiffy the men
we're summoned 10 the decks and the
work of making the ships ready 70 san
commenced. Suppressed excitement MIN
sled with delight prevailed. The little
stoevo launches were hoisted aboard and
DECKS cleared. Then the men waited
for the signal 10 weigh anchor LAY
broke. but the signal was not hoistedi::
The day wore on toward noon ana sun
the sailing flag was not seem small
craft ran to and fro, carrying dispatches.
No one passed and the men went 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14

steam launches were nOlsteu auo1lu a.
decks cleared. Then the men waited
for the signal TO weigh anchor, LAY
broke hut the signal was not hoisted::
,rbe dav wore on toward noon ana sun
the sailing flag was not seen. slnaH
craft ran to and fro carrying dispatches
No one PASSED and the men went 10
mess. r,,.rv
r.vcitemcnt gave way 10 impotence
fo- the men had been lying off Old Point
Tor the last six weeks waiting Tor or
ders 10 90 TO sea and they were AFRAID
thew were 10 be disappointed, put ny
"a A. 4 o'clock a signal ordering the
battleship Massachusetts, Texas az
,--tch not SCORPION and collier STERLING
- Weigh anchor Thirty minutes later
srrole was curling from the stacks on
Tho shins and they were plougning lut So.
al a rate of fifteen knots. HuhdreuS %
reople. most Of them the guests az t,io
hotels. and wives and daush te1s Va ~
officers on the ships stood on the No.
and shouted a God speed 10 'ue i,.e" M
we're going TO do batte LOT tuelr c oui'
~ AFTER passing through the NdPes
tbo dispatch boat acted as scout. Inc
aee, viii ioln Admiral Simpsons squad
~, This came from reliable source.
,rbo ebins PASSED the Capes al 40
,,-fo.t After reaching the open sea II
,.s.,fJ the vessels took the middle course
.,.occcdjnr under fun steam. The cruisers
Ninneapolls and New orleans WEE -
behind as was,also the auxiliary clulsea
q paul. which is still anchored III en'
harbo- here taking on d supply Oh aii''''''
milton. -,--,,e, WIN. FOLLOW.
- Tonight the Minneapolis hauled up
- anchors and steamed out az full
I'D "a overtake the squadron. II had
-, renorted that the St. Paul, CAPTAIN
e,.,shee commanding, and the New Or
Ions would not leave before day OredN
Tomorrow. but late this evening OdP'a
siesbee received orders TO proceeu az
midnight. and join the New orleans a.
ola Point. and both vessels VIII theh pun
10 sea They are expected 10 oyertake
Commodore schley some time to-morro"
evening OF early Sunday morning
THE fact that the Sterling laden Win
4ooO tons of coal. accompanied the hee'
indicates that the squadron has gone %
meet the Spanish fleet from Cape VERGE.
Tn. arrival OF the Flying Squadron VIII
greatly strengthen Admiral sampson
r,cet enabling him 10 crush the Spanish
warshlps in one decisive engagement
There is another report in circulari3n
tonight that a notilla Of Spanish TORPEDO
ho.ts has been sighted cruising alons The
Ariartic coast and that the Flying Squa l.
ron las been ordered out to Intercept TIE
acs- and sink the boats bur an o"icei
from the st. Paul says no creden-e shon'
be placed in the rumor.
Commodore Schley left under sealed or
ders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
Dress Properly
for Your Sports.

The most extensive line Of Bicy-
cle-Golf Suits---Bicycle or Golf
Stockings - Sweaters 800 Stocks---
Bicycle Shirts---Caps---Odd Pants,
&C., to be found in the South.
Our prices are the lowest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14

Straw Hats on sale to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14

Fakes, of necessity, must re-
sort to sundry and devious means
to attract public attention-the
quality of our goods coupled with
our low prices attracts and holds
the patronage of the public.