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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
VERY NEAT.

The Fincastle Herald evidently appre-
ciates the power OF a soft answer to
turn away wrath. Recently the Apo
mattox Times, in commenting upon an
article OF the Herald's, headed Supper.
the Nominee" remarked, rather tartly,
that Botetourt gave Mckinley and the
Republican ticket plurality of 12O in 1896,
when its normal Democratic majority
while it was a member OF the Sixth Dis
trict exceeded 400.
The Herald admits the soft impeach-
ment. but says that since 1896 Botetourt
has repented and reversed it's Republi-
can majority, and is now, the Herald
believes, safely in the Democratic column
Then our Fincastle contemporary adds:
I'VE are not unmindful OF the Difficult
ties with which our eastern brethren
have had to contend. and are glad to be
assured by the Times that Appomattox
will continue to be true to the party. We
hardly expected anything else from the
Democrats OF that section. Had their
candidate, who is a true and tried Demo-
crat. received the nomination. the Demo-
racy OF Botetourt would have given him
an earnest support"
Nothing could be heater than that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07

trary, It will gain more. The editors have
made Illustrations a more prominent Tea
ture than was before possible, and those
in this issue are in every way admirable
and quite i'm keeping with the character
of the publication The favorite Lounger
takes the first place, to every readers de-
light. and fills larger space than former
ly. We think the new departure Will be
success from every point Of view.
'Poe's Grave in Baltimore" is the title
Of one of the articles in the new Critic. II
is a description of the poets burial by one
who attended It. who is Mr.. George w.
Spence and who SAYS OF himself that he
is the only person alive who was present
at the funeral The remains Of Poe's girl
wife. Virginia GLENN, are in the same
grave. having been placed there by Mr.
Spence. who says that they were sent on
through the interest OF Mr.. George w.
Childs. and they came in a small package
not much bigger than a cigar-box." The
article is illustrated with a portrait or
Poe and a picture Of his tomb, which APP
pears 10 be quite handsome. A movement
was started in Baltimore some years ago
TO erect a monument worthy Of the poets
fame. and while the plan is now in abey-
ance. II is said to be certain to be carried
out before long. Why has not Richmond
a monument or memorial OF some sort
to the great poet, we wonder? We think
the citys claims upon him would justify
II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
THE ROUND ROBIN BUSINESS.

Can the public trust official reports?
Are they as reliable as the general run
OF newspaper reports? We DOUBT 1t.
Certainly. General Skaters reports as
to tho sickness OF his men must have
been wretchedly misleading-if the state
ments OF the roundrobin generals are
true.
Up to the time OF THO meeting OF the
round.robin generals, the reports rut
forth under the signature of General
shafter were OF the most reassuring
character: but all at once Skaters gene
rails, not having read his reports. or
placing no confidence in them, sell into
a panic and soundly berated the Presi-
dent and the Secretary Of War, by i'm
plication, for holding the army at San
tiagol
Now. II sbafter did not know the facts.
or would not tell the truth in his dis
patches to the War Office. how was the
War Office to learn the condition OF the
sick at Santiago? That is question that
will not down, and we doubt not the
matter will be made the subject Of
searching inquiry.
While it is altogether proper for SHAFT
ter's shattered and, we must say. rather
disorganized army to be taken away
from Santiago. our government is prac-
ticing a flake" upon the public by pre-
tending that 1t will supply those mems
places with immune" regiments!
We have no immune regiments. Most
of the so-called immunes were enlisted
in parts Of the country where the Oldest
inhabitant has never seen case Of
yellow-fever. Senator Bacon is perfectly
correct in the letter that he wrote on this
subject.
OF course, officers and men who enlisted
in immune regiments. thereby de-
claring themselves immunes. cannot well
plead that they arc not what they said
they were. SO we suppose it is right
enough for them to be sent to Santiago.
since troops of one sort or another must
be sent there, but it might as well be
known now as later on that nearly ali
of them are in danger of taking the
yellow-fever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
The Result.

This war may not increase our growth
to any great extent,
In geographic progress We may barely
make a lap,
But all the same, when European eyes
are on us bent,
Wen seem to stand out quite a good
deal bigger on the map.
We've Just been sitting down before. and
having risen now
In all our giant strength with this pre-
sumptuous Don TO cope,
Amazed observers rub their eyes. then
graciously allow
That they'd looked at us through the
wrong end Of the telescope.
And that the world may always see more
radiantly clear
The trademark that in business our
federation mates,
Upon the glorious skies that arch the
Western Hemisphere.
We've blazoned II so he who runs may
read-United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
COLONEL TANNER.

The death of Colonel William Z. Tan
ner pains a wide circle of personal and
business friends, while upon his family
1t infiicts an irameasurable loss. He had
a good heart, lively temperament, and
cheering countenance. Kindness to the
poor and distressed marked his daily
walk He was also a devoted Church
spirited citizen.
His war record was one of duty faithful
ly performed. Very soon after the evacua-
ton Of Richmond he became a member or
the firm Of Tanner G. Ebbetts, which later
on became Tanner G. Delaney, and subse-
quently resulted in the formation of the
Richmond Locomotive-Works Company, to
which he sold his interests.
Then for some years Colonel Tanner
absented himself from Richmond and
was in business at Duluth; but his heart
was ever with us and he avaied himself
of the first practicable opportunity to
return here. AS result OF his observa-
tions in the Northwest, he urged upon the
Richmond Chamber of Commerce the
enlargement of its sphere OF operations,
and letter written by him to 3. +.
Johnson. Esq, became the basis OF a
movement which resulted in the Cham
ber's quadruplng its membership and
equipping itself for its present work.
At one time the Colonel was member
Of the State Senate and for several
terms he served as member of the
City Council. He was also active in en-
terprises looking to the development of
the musical talents of our people. In
deed. there never was a day, so long as
he had ever modicum OF health
and strength left him, that he was not
at the service of his friends and the
people OF Richmond. Peaceful be his
rest and honored his memory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
DELAY AND PEACE.

At this writing it is still uncertain
whether Spain has decided formally TO
accept the conditions upon which we will
consent to open peace negotiations. Def
mite news on that point may reach the
authorities at Washington at any moment,
or 1t may not be forthcoming for several
days. But there is nothing discouraging
In this situation. AS to whether Spain
will accept the conditions In the end, there
u.s. we are satisfied. no uncertainty. From
the moment she overturned this govern
ment we have regarded her acquiescence
as a certainty. Since then there has not
been a single development initiating
against that view. On the contrary, all
the developments have tended to show
that the overture was made i'm absolute
good faith; that the Spanish Government
had awakened fully TO the hopelessness
OF Spain's cause; that Sagasta and his
associates had even anticipated the es-
sential features of our demands. and that
they recognized that these demands were
practically an ultimatum.
Why, then. is asked, has Spain delayed,
seeing that it must be clear that she has
nothing to gain by delay? This question.
however overstates the case. 1t is true
that she has nothing to gain directly
from us by delay 1t is also true that she
has nothing to gain through her European
neighbors by delay. As TO the issues be-
tween herself and the United States, she
has. 1t would appear. all to gain by hurry
ing peace--all to gain by taking advantage
Of the present temper of the people of this
country. And in view of the fact that the
European Powers are DESTROYS that hos
tilities should cease. she would further
discredit herself in their eyes by resorting
to dilly-dallying tactics
But there is another side it does not
follow that she has nothing to gain at
home by delay When we consider the
Spanish character and the political condi-
lions existing in Spain, the policy of
making haste slowly. which. 1t would
seem, the Spanish Ministry has adopted,
becomes more ineligible. Indeed, 1t may
not be going too far TO say that 1t affords
additional evidence OF the earnest desire
OF Sagasta for peace. During the delay
that has occurred since NJ. Cambon ap-
preached this government in behalf Of
Spain. Sagasta, IL is learned, has spent
much of his time in conference with lead
ers of the several political parties. In
other words. he has been engaged in an
sffort TO harmonize the several political
elements on the peace question. The indi-
cations are that in this effort he has been
very successful just in proportion TO his
success will the dangers TO the dynasty
be minimized. But that is not all. Just
in proportion TO his success will also be
mlnimized the danger Of miscarriage Of
peace negotiations through revolution. SO,
then, we repeat. there is nothing discour-
aging In the situation. Even a little fur
Their delay will count for nothing as
against peace. but may count for a good
deal in Fastening that contamination and
rendering the road thereto smoother after
negotiations shall have been actually
commenced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
THE ANGLO-sAXON AND SPANISH.
What the Former Has Done and VIII
Do Hereafter.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The spark which marks the beginning
Of the movement of the Anglo-Saxon
against Spanish rule in America was kim
died when Hawkins and Drake Wsss be-
trayed by the Spaniards and their ships
sunk and burned at Vera Cruz. the port
town Of Mexico. on September %, l56S.
Slight in its origin as was the cause Of
the misunderstanding. it speedily produced
a rupture with Spain which was not heal
ed" Both Hawkins and Drake fought
Spain TO the death. Hawkins died at sea,
November u, 1850, near the 'heasternmost
end" OF Porto Rico, and Drake died
while the feet lay off Porto Bello (Colum-
bia). on January %. 1896. Both were buried
al sea, and thus the greatest OF the great
sea captains of Queen Elizabeth, the con-
querors Of SPANS invincible armada,
have their last restng-places beneath
American waters. Many Of the gallant
men who fought under them continued
the contest, aided in securing the first
portion Of the Spanish West Indies main
land) for the Anglo-Saxon, and have their
last resting-places beneath the sacred soil
OF old Virginia.
The spark which marks the ending OF
this movement was kindled beneath the
Maine" when the Spaniards. without any
cause. sunk and burned that ship at Ha-
bana. the port town Of Cuba, on Febru-
airy Is, 1898.
This whole movement, from the begin
ming 10 the ending OF it. has been fraught
with the greatest consequences 10 man
kind, and this is especially true as 10 the
period OF the actual taking possession OF
the land. and the beginning OF more
free government In l6W-l62f-when the
banner OF freedom was first unfurled in
the New World. 1t is OF real historic inn
portance for us TO have a full history OF
this movement for these 800 years. and
the Importance OF having the history OF
our origin as a nation Q607-l62D, which
finally resulted in our Revolution OF l765-
1871, and in our present existence as
republic. based on the records. cannot be
overestimated.
There are many things in the ending 20
remind US OF the beginning OF this move
ment In the beginning Drake. Hawkins.
Somers. Newport. and other sailors
strewed the Atlantic and the Pacific
oceans and the Caribbean Sea with the
shipping OF Spain. and thus opened tho
way for our founders 10 lay the FIRST
foundation. for more free government
In the first lands taken by the Anglo
Saxon from Spain in the New World. In
the ending Dewey. Schley. Sampson.
Wainwright. and other sailors have
strewed the waters OF the same oceans
and OF the same sea with the ships OF the
same nation. and thus opened the way for
US to lay the foundation OF more free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
WAS 1T A PRIVATE LETTER.

Secretary Alger is now resting under
the weight of a newspaper charge that the
letter written to him by Colonel Roose-
welt was private and confidential COM
munication, and should not have been
made public.
We are unable to decide whether the
letter was Of that description or not; GER
tainly what has been published does not
indicate that 1t was marked private" or
CONFIDENTIAL"
But If the charge against Alger be true
it cannot help Roosevelt. II may and will
injure Alger, but it cannot relieve Teddy
from the unmitigated braggartism of as
sorting tina. his men are three times as
good soldiers as the other volunteers are!
The only thing left for Roosevelt to do
is to kick himself severely, and then beg
pardon of the volunteers whom he has be-
Titled
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07

In these days We hear great deal about
brain-fag, misuse of the brain, and the
excessive strain the brain is subjected to.
According TO Sir James Crichton- Browne.
however. there is something to be said on
the other side. In recent lecture Sir
James declared that there We're also great
evils attendant upon the disuse of the
brain. He did not, he said know any
surer way OF inducing mental decay than
for a man of active habits TO retire and do
nothing when just past the zenith Of
life; and. on the other hand. he did not
know any surer way of enjoying a green
old age than 10 keep on working at some
thing till the close. He referred to Gall
leo. who lived TO rs. Newton to S.. Frank
lin TO s., Button TO 50, Faraday TO 70,
Brewster TO 81 years in harness and with
unimpaired powers. The lecturer de-
elared that Woodworking judges habitual-
ly lived 10 a'ripe old age, and were more
exempt from dotage than any other class
Of men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
sCHLEY AND SAMPSON.

A washington special 10 the New York
Herald says Rear-Admiral Sampson Will
command the eastern squadron II such a
squadron is sent abroad. The Heralds
correspondent has learned from high au-
thority that Sampson has received orders
10 take command of the squadron. and
Commodore Watson has been designated
as second In command. The transfer OF
Commodore schley from the Brooklyn. we
are told. means that he is to be kept at
home. and that his former flagship win
60 with the eastern squadron.
II this be true. II is certainly not calcu-
lated TO smooth the troubled waters stir
red up by the sampson-schley contro-
versy. There has been a strong public
sentiment In favor Of placing schley in
command OF the eastern squadron. should
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07


getting In some good advertising work
by offering to send to our sick at Sam
tiaso thousands OF bottles Of water that
will cure them in less than no time. We
think a few bottles OF our hydrant water
would put them on solid ground.
1t is not at all clear what Is the origin
Of the trouble ia the Sixth Massachusetts,
Regiment; but 1t is known that the
color question enters into It largely.
There is company OF negroes in the
regiment. and. We believe, some of the
white companies have negroes in them.
too. We suspect that the facts are being
suppressed by our government: mean
while, however. the regiment is being
put under new officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
WAR NOTES.

While Hobson sword presenta ton and
reception was in progress at Long
Beach, L. l., on Friday night, one OF
the handsomest young women in the
room, st. Louis belle, approached the
Lieutenant and asked MAY kiss your"
The Lieutenant is said to have blushed.
but he was composed enough to reply:
Il should be very proud of the honor"
and thereupon he administered the kiss
amid the applause Of the bystanders.
Il is said that Hobson thus made the girl
happy and that she is proud Of her
achievement. Hobson's views are not
given, but we guess he can stand that
sort OF thing if the girls can.
The Spanish have a Molly Pitcher at
st. Juan, in the person of a beautiful
daughter Of General Machias. At the
first bombardment OF that town by our
fleet she gave proof of great heroism,
and now she directs the practice of the
gunners at the batteries. Without a
doubt her example will inspire the men
to daring deeds.
A cablegram TO the Herald from Madrid
states that for Spain TO evacuate
Cuba and Porto Rico completely will
mean that she will have TO bring home
about 100000 persons. Where the govern
ment can raise the immense sum that
VIII be needed TO pay for the transporta4
ton is one Of the things that is now
puzzling the ministry OF that unhappy
and impecunious people.
General Shafter assures Secretary
Alger that he did not give out the pro-
ceedings of the round-robin conference.
and that sit was a foolish thing to do"
Roosevelts letter. he declares. he knows
nothing OF. So 1t is suspected that Roose-
welt not only got up the meeting, but fur
nished the newspapers with the proceed
incs.
The boys Of the country are going 10
raise 100000 TO buy a battleship and
present II to the government. Contribu-
tions will be received from good and bad
boys alike.
The proprietors Of mineral springs ara
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07

such a squadron be put into actual ser
vice, and II the programme outlined IN
the Herald's special Is carried out, we
need not be surprised II the gallant Mary
iander's friends are heard from again In
no uncertain tones. II. as would appear.
the administration has Joined hands with
sampson in an attempt to keep schley In
the shade, 1t has made a great mistake.
The more Il lends itself to proceeding
OF tina; sort the more intense VIII be the
light that will be finally turned upon the
whole matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07

Teddy Roosevelt, Of Rough Riders fame.
was afflicted the other day with a very
bad case Of big-headness. But his head IS
not as big now as it was. In fact, since
Secretary Alger gave it a squeeze and re-
duced 1t 10 its common-sense size. it is
hardly visible on the horizon. At one time
he was a promising star for promotion
military and political. He had prospects
Of a brigadier-g eneralship. and might
have been made administration candidate
for Governor of New York If he had not
betrayed the fact that he was a --
natural fool.-The Petersburg Index-Ap-
peal.
Oh. no; Roosevelt is not a fool. SO far
from It, he is very brainy man. indeed.
II he will but profit by the lesson that
Secretary Alger has given him. he may
rise to very great distinction and do much
service to the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
SUNDAY. ..........AUGUST z, 1898.

Friends Of the Dispatch would DO us
a favor by informing us promptly OF any
failure on the part OF newsdealers, or
newsboys on railroad trains. to meet the
public demand for copies OF this paper.
Information is also desired by us Of the
delinquency of any carrier of ours in
Richmond, Manchester. or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
TO report to US whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
SORES
L|KERAWbEEF
On Baby's Face Neck and Breast.
Ran Blood and Matter.
Had to Tie Hands to Keep from
Scratching. A Bad Case.
Doctor Did Little or No Good.
Cuticura Cured. Skin Now Clear
A SWORN STATEMENT.

When my nephew was two weeks old he had
running sores on his face, neck, breast, and
hands, which continued TO grow worse. They
looked like raw beef. Sometimes blood would
come and sometimes matter He was awfully
bad. Why, we had never heard or read Of
such case. My sister had to tie his hands TO
the hammock to keep him from scratching
himself he itchcd so. He often rubbed his
neck and face against his shoulders. The
doctor did little or no good. Said sit came
from the blood" etc. She heard of CUTI-
cURA (ointment), and bought her box, and
finding it gave satisfaction she continued to
use it. The boy is all toeU noD and his face is
clear. In order to show you my good faith in
this matter and how pleased am with CUTI-
cURA REMEDIES. have taken oath to above
statements. EMMA FISHER, $50 W. 18th Pl.,
March 3, 1898. Chicago, H.
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A Summer wOoing.

I caught her eyes, and then the fame
OF love within me sputtered,
And as each melting moment came.
More glowingly 1t fluttered,
Till, when with burning words plead
To make a match, recoiling,
She fired up and warmly said.
'Twould set her old pa boiling
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07

The Indiana Republicans. in their State
convention. approved OF the annexation
Of Hawaii. but said not word about the
Philippines. What. 1t is stated induced
the convention 10 go a mile slow in this
matter seems to have been word brought
from Washington by Senator Fairbanks
to the effect that II the retention OF the
Philippines was called for in the platform
the Indiana Republicans would find them
selves out OF accord with the administra-
lions settlement OF the war.
More cold comfort for the Imperialists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
The OId-Fashioned Way.

Dumbleton There is one thing about
this Porto Rico business that I don't
quite understand; it is altogether a
strange country to the invaders. and I
don't see how they can estimate the dis
lance from place to place so readily.
Flasher: You don't? Why. that's done
In the olden way-by Mile's-tones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
Literary Notes.

George Moore is writing a sequel 10 his
new novel, Evelyn Innes," which will
deal with Evelyn's life in convent.
The literary periodicals are publishing
portraits of Mr.. Moore, which, II ac-
curate lkenesses, can hardly establish
a claim on the novelist's part 10 be
good looking One OF them, by Manet,
makes the author OF Esther Waters"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
So Modest OF Her.

He: I speak the truth, Miss. when 1
woman in the world.
She: You needn't protest so forcibly.
sir; l don't intend TO ask you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
His Only Catch.

Reelman Ito guesD: Oh, assure you
that / never make a business of fishing;
merely fish for recreation.
Mrs. Reelman: Yes. and that's about the
only thing / ever knew him to catch.