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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

and Almshouse committees, and that or
the City Engineer, and Chief of Police
were read, approved, and ordered to be
filed.
Mr.. Green presented a petition from the
Richmond Gas Company, praying Tor
the franchise to furnish gas to the con-
sumers of Manchester. He made mo-
ton to refer the paper to the Committee
on Light and Ordinances, which was
carried.
BEAT HIM FOR \ CONJURER.
Early yesterday morning Squire l.. W.
Cheatham was awakened from his morn
ing nap by Isham Palmer, negro OF
Swansboro'. The negro complained to the
Squire that Randolph Smith, Frank
Johnson, and Susan Smith had given him
a severe beating. His appearance certain
" did bear out his statement that he had
been severely treated. He told Squire
Cheatham that Thursday night these me-
groes came TO his house, on Clopton
street, Swansboro, and accused him OF
conjuring Susan Smith, the vile or KAN
dolph Smith. Upon entering his mouse
thew accused him OF 1t. He told them he
knaw nothing of the black art, and their
Abatement was a lie of the first water
With that they all. the woman in her fee
bleness helping all she could, sprang
upon him and pounded him until he
called for mercy. Mercy came in the
shape of several negroes. who pulled the
belligerents from the PROSTATE man.
Warrants have been issued for the arrest
of the negroes who are alleged to have
beaten Palmer. The case will probably
be called next Tuesday.
An interesting case before Squire
Charles r. Jones Thursday was that Of
Herman Long. a merchant OF the county,
who was charged with swearing falsely
before the Squire In a hearing A few
days ago. Long was fined s. by the
Squire and sentenced to jail for one day.
He took an appeal, however. through his
counsel. Mr.. w. II. Beveridge. Bail was
allowed him in the sum Of $780,
j. T.. Hudgins. the bicycist summoned
to appear before Mayor Maurices Court,
did not present himself yesterday morn
ing, and an attachment was issued
against him.
The complaint Of Sarah Smith against
Robert Baugh doth colored). for abuse
was also TO have been heard yesterday
morning. However. Baugh also remained
away from the services that might have
been yesterday morning In the White
Temple.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. ]. C. Snellings is spending few
days in Bedford City.
Miss Fannie Lancaster. of Ashland. Is
spending the Easter holidays with Miss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
MRS. CROSSE WILL RETURN.
She VIII Prove Her Innocence of the
Charge of Bigamy.

Mrs. Nellie Grose. the young woman
who, after having her husband. John f..
Crosse Of Henrico, arrested on the charge
Of assaulting and beating her. was
charged by him with being bigamist'
will be here early next week, to stand
trial on the serious charge preferred
against her, and will endeavor to prove
her innocence.
Mr.. William II. Beveridge, who was
counsel for Mrs. Crosse in her trouble
with her husband, has received a letter
from Mr.. Ben. i. Foster, lawyer OF
Harrisburg, Pa, certifying that Mrs.
Crosse who married John f. Grose on The
90th of December last, was divorced from
her former husband, MIR. Sparrow, on
the Sth Of that month.
Mrs. Crosse will. it is said, institute pro-
ceedings here to have set aside an instru-
ment. which she recently executed, relin-
gushing her dover interest in Gross's
estate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

speech of the evening. He said mem
beers were expressing themselves in favor
of this appropriation who had opposed
il before. and there was something De-
hind il all-it was politics or war; one
He did not think much Of voluntary
military" and never did. He said he
did not change his opinions readily. He
had been opposed TO il. and was STILL
you Just let" he continued, "a few
poor mechanics stop work and ask Tor
better pay, and Immediately the military
is brought against them Some plea Is
gotten against them that they are dis
orderly"
Mr.. Nelson expressed himself strongly
in favor of giving the boys lift
President O'Brien said he endorsed the
appropriation. declaring that he believed
before another Friday night the country
would need the soldiers.
Mr.. Campbell then addressed the body,
arguing the city's obligation to at least
give the company a shelter
Mr.. Patram was i'm favor OF the APP
propriation, but thought ii ought TO be
i'm the hands of the Building and Land
Committee. His motion TO that effect
was lost, and Mr.. CampbelPs substitute
carried. Mr.. Green alone voted against
it.
After the regular drill many or the
company came TO the chamber and heard
the speeches for and against A ques-
tion arose IS to whether Captain Haverty
had resigned or not. Lieutenant Crooks
stated for the information OF the body
that Captain Haverty did tender his
resignation, but had withdrawn II. The
Young soldiers are very jubilant over
what they esteem as no mean victory to
90 on their record.
OTHER MATTERS CONSIDERED.
The Committee on Elections made their
report. naming the former places for
voting except in the Third Ward.
The Ordinance Committee recommended
that the ordinance imposing fine for
bill distributing on the streets be amend
ed. and this was adopted. The amend
ment does not affect the former ordi-
nance imposing "a fine for bill posting
and sign advertising without license.
The ordinance requiring persons who
wish TO keep dangerous substances. in
fiammable fluids, &C.. to obtain first a
permit from the Council, was also
adopted.
COUNCILMAN SIMS RESIGNS.
President O'Brlen read communica-
ton from Mr.. G. IL. Sims. IN. which that
councilman rendered his resignation as
a member of the honorable body. A
motion was made TO accept the resigna-
ton, which was unanimously carried.
The reports from the Street. Finance,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Revival at Gospel Mission.

The revival services at the Union Cos
pei Mission, No. 2, corner of Twenty-first
and Franklin streets, have been well at
tended every night during the past week.
and have been productive Of much good.
Rev. l.. w. Guyer preached each night
except Wednesday night. These meetings
will continue through next week, the song
service commencing at 7:45 o'clock. Sing
ers OF any and all denominations are in
vited TO assist I'm the meetings, and bring
the Gospel Hymn-Book Nos. 8 and 6.
Mr.. ]. w. Whtmore, Jr., will conduct
the services at this place Sunday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
DIR. McnzePs Western Trip.

Rev. Paul L. Mcneil d. D., will leave
Richmond on Sunday night for an extend
ed trip to the West. He expects TO be
absent from the city twelve days, and his
charge at ST. Johns German Evangelical
church will be filled during that time by
Rev. w. ID. Kirschman. Dr. Mcneil goes
In his official capacity as president of the
Board of Directors of the institutions OF
learning of the German Evangelical
Church, TO attend the annual meetings.
The first meeting will take place in St.
Louis, Mo-. at Eden College. the Theo-
logical Seminary of the denomination.
From there Dr. Mcneil will proceed to
Elmhurst College. in Chicago. and return
ing, viii attend another meeting at
Washington, y. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Little Tycoon Rehearsal To-day.

There will be a dress rehearsal of 1.-THE
Little Tycoon" Company at the Academy
of Music this afternoon at 2 o'clock, when
Professor Moses Stein will give the opera
its final rehearsal before its presentation
next Monday and Tuesday nights.
Everything is in readiness for the first
performance. All the scenery has been
painted. and is in the drying racks. The
costumes, which were made especially for
this production. have arrived from New
York. and are handsome in material and
make.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Notes from the Association.

Byron w. King, the famous Chautauqua
elocutionist who appears at the Young
Mems Christian Association MonaaX
night. on the members course, in All
the Worlds a Stage" will also conduct
the mems meeting Sunday afternoon at
4 O'clock. The Park-Place church choir
will sing.
Mr. James i. Stubs, assistant secre-
tarv' who leaves next week for Ports
mouth. will talk to the boys at 3 o'clock,
on Masks" An informal reception VIII
be rendered Mr. Stubs in Association
Hall next Thursday night.
DIR. Pell will deliver his usual talk on
the Sunday-school lesson this afternoon
at . o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
The nroad-street aobber,e.

The detectives of the city are hard at
work unrayelltng the Broad-street rob-
berry mystery. with excellent prospect Of
success. Several clues have been obtained
and closely followed. and the theory now
IS that the robberies were committed nv
two young fellows. who We're desperate
in their anxiety 10 leave town. MIR
Charles Thalhimer's place was included
In the raid, but In this instance IL was
IDENTIFY disturbed while saving tbro,,o,,, =
panel OF the door. :"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
A Reputation Granted.

Governor Tyler has granted re-
QUESTION upon the Governor OF Pennsyl-
vania for Richard Cosby tcolored). want
ed in Lancaster county. where he broke
jail on the night Of August 9th OF last
year. He was confined awaiting trans
portation to the penitentiary. to begin a
five years term for grand larceny. He
is under arrest in Philadelphia. The
requisition was obtained by Mr.. G. j.
Downing the Commonwealth's Attorney
OF Lancaster
Governor Tyler has been invited to adj
dress the Ashland High School at the
close OF the session on June 9Th. He
will probably accept.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Tickets for Honorary Members.

The box-ofilce will open at the Academy
next Thursday, the 18th, for, honorary
members of the Wednesday Club to get
their tickets for the May Festival. The
honorary members will have TO get or
ders for their tickets from Mr. w. II.
Miller, the festival treasurer, who will
be In his office at 907 east Main street
between the hours of and o'clock to-
day. Monday and Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Monument 10 Capt. Cbnrters.

Mr.. William A. Charters, for many
years resident of this city, but who
is now living in Delonica, Ga, will ar
rive here in a few days to attend the UNI
yelling of a monument which he has
purchased, TO be placed over the grave
of his uncle, Captain George A. Charters,
who is buried in Hollywood.
Captain Charters was the war captain
of the Young Guard, Company "A, Fiji
teenth Virginia Regiment, and the monu-
ment will be unveiled on the anniversary
of the organization of the company later
In this month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Petersburg Confederate Camp Hon
nred.

General Thomas A. Brander, COM
mander OF the Virginia Division, United
Confederate Veterans. has written to A.
=. Hill Camp. OF Petersburg allowing
that camp the privilege of naming the
sponsor from this State 20 the Confede-
rate reunion In Atlanta next July.
1t Is expected that this honor will be
conferred upon a Petersburg lady. who
will have the privilege Of naming her
maid OF honor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
War Between the Races

Joseph Rock, a small colored boy, is q
prisoner at the First Police-Station,
charged with cutting George Lotto, a
white boy about his own age, on the mus
Gle OF the arm.
The cash, which was made by a knife,
is not deep or dangerous The ambulance
surgeon was called and treated the lad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
sunday school Meetings.

The Methodist and Baptist Sunday
School associations will both hold their
monthly meetings tomorrow afternoon,
the former at clay-Street church at 80
and the latter at Emmanuel at O'clock.
There will be addresses and other inte-
resting exercises at both.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

The petit jury Of the United States
District Court has been adjourned until
1norsaay next. when the case OF Mary
Ellen Smith win be tried
AZ .hat Tine, also, st. Claire Street Hall
VIII be brought up for sentence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
reast of the Passover services.

The Feast OF the Passover closes next
Wednesday. Services will be held at
Beth Ahaba Synagogue Tuesday evening
at o'clock and Wednesday morning at
1880. DR.. calisch will preach at. the
latter service on THE Parting Guest"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

''You are advertising quite early In
the year" said the summer-resort land
lords friend.
Yes; l always fix up my announce
ments at this time of year. You see
/ am thoroughly conscientious man
and / wish to be able TO state that there
arc no mosquitoes. "-washington Star
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

WILMINGTON. y. c.. April S-Tru,.'
ers In this vicinity experienced eonsld,'
able damage yesterday from the flo...
Beans suffered most. being damaged ~
such an extent In some places as 70 rnaNo
replanting necessary. English peas "'l'
also cut of materially. as were irish
tatoes. Strawberries were injured h'',,
II any. as the growers had had amp
warning. and had covered up their et0p'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

A patriotic Sweee in Wisconsin ie'l
Gently sent the following etusion 10
local paper: II hop you Stan by CUP"
and Civ Span the Davel. vi an Vup
hav suffer non OF Thes Bouldosslns'
New York Tribune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

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The age-herald., 1898-08-06
PASSENGER RATE WAR.
Western Roads Commence Slashing
 Prices on Tariffs

Chicago, Aug. 5.-A passenger rate war that will affect directly every line in the west and indirectly half of the tariffs of eastern and southern lines, has been de- clared. Next Monday the rate between Chicago and St. Paul and Minneapolis will be SS. The tariff now is $11.5O. On the same day and thereafter, until peace is declared, the rate between Chicago and Omaha will be 1925. The normal rate is $1275 Tickets now may be purchased between Chicago and Kansas City for $10.50. The normal tariff is SIP. 50. It is expected that this rate will go down to 1925 within few days.
 The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul took the initiative in the fight. The other lines have declared their intention of fol- lowing its lead. Blame for the necessity for these reductions is placed by the Chi cago, Minneapolis and St. Paul upon the Canadian Pacific. That line, the Milwau- kee and St. Paul declares in it's notice, brought about a war of rates to Alaska ports. The application of these low rates about 60 per cent. below authorized tariffs affected the Chicago and St. Paul situation no difficulty in selling tickets for either St. Paul or Minneapolis for $S and $S.50 The same rates have been made by the brokers for weeks from St. Paul to Chicago.
 The reductions will affect not only St. Paul, Omaha and Kansas City traffic but all beyond the new fares being rendered as passing rates to connecting lines.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
Sagasta Discussed Situation

London, Aug. 6.-The Madrid correspond- ent of the Times, commenting on the views Liberal as saying:
 of the various leaders, expressed at the conference with Senor Sagasta, quotes Fl Liberal as saying:
 Tt seems that Senor Sagasta pointed out all the facts of the situation with the ut- most frankness to the various politicians indicating reasons for and against con- tinuation of the war, and citing for ex- ample the fact that General Blanco, so far from being dejected, proposed plans to continue the resistance.
 "Senor Sagastas picture as a whole, how ever, was painted in sombre colors. Senor Montero Rios, president of the senate; the Marquis Vega d'Armijo, president of the chamber of deputies; Marshal Martinez de Campos; the Duke of Tetuan and Senor Silvela, the leader of dissident conserva- lives, all favor peace.
 Tt Is said that Senor Emilio Castelar,, the republican statesman authorizes Senor Silve1a to declare that he is in favor of peace." i~.-.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06

 ARE REGISTERING
Reaping a Good Harvest From Our Soldiers and Officers
 at Santiago.

Santiago, July H.-The Santiago store keepers are reaping a good harvest from our soldiers and officers. The men are sun plying the needs and requirements of many weeks, and it is surprising to see how many of our officers and not a -<tS or our common soldiers are familiar with .. .-u Spanish tongue. good interpreter is all ways in demand however, and the heart of the distressed storekeeper warns up to the men who will straighten out his per plexities with customer who shouts in English, evidently believing the loudness of his words will carry understanding to those addresses.
 And how the shopkeepers do rob the Americans on exchange. An American dol lar is worth two Spanish dollars, but in the beginning our men did not know this and were given Spnish silver value Our paper money is already circulating in the town. It is much sought after. The Spaniards also believe the Americans are honest.
 A certain tailor discovered that he was giving gold values for paper money, calling for redemption in silver. He gathered up nearly s2OO worth of silver certificates and hurried with it to a banker. His relief was great beyond words when he learned they were worth as mucn as Boiu anu HIS faith in America was established.
 Many of the souvenirs now acquired with so much trouble will never reach the United States. The owners have still many weary marches before them and what is bought and paid for today will perhaps be later thrown away.
 There is bu> one restaurant in town, where the American officers have been able to find food. It is on the main plaza in front of the palace and its bill of fare up to today has been limited to fish, meat canned green peas and coffee. A meal costs s2 in gold and the restaurant is coining money. Drinkables have always been plentiful, however, and champagne WIS sold in large quantities This restaurant is the principal rendezvous of the foreign CTS of the city and in default of any hotel in operation its prestige will continue.
 The liberalty of American methods of local restriction and proper safeguards for the preservation of order are noticeable and there are up to this writing no records of an abuse of the power they have ac- qured. The people of Santiago are well pleased with us in this respect.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
AMERICAN BOY"
Will Be Name of Battleship Presented
 by School Children.

Washington, Aug. 5.-W. Rankin Good and Harry J. Price of Cincinnati, the two young men who originated the idea Of starting a fund among schoo children purpose of raising money to build pat tleship to be called the American Boy are in the city forwarding their plans. They have had an interview with President Me- Kinley, who gave them the following let ter indorsng their ideas
 "Mr. Rankin Good, Cincnanti, O.:
 My Dear Sir:-The circular which you have presented to me outlining your plan for raising a fund with which to build and present to the government battleship has greatly interested me.
 Love of country and devotion to the flag was never more conspicuous in America than they are today, and l am sure our boys and girls will deem 1t privilege to be numbered among the contributors to this patriotic undertaking.
 "yery sincerely yours,
 CIVILIAN M'KINLEY."
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
Miles Steadily Proceeding

Ponce, Porto Rico, Friday Morning. Aup D. Via St. Thomas, Aug. 5.--GeneraI Miles is proceeding without regard to peace ne- gotiations. Krag-Jorgensens are being is- sued. The Second and Third Wiscons n are moving up to the Sixteenth Penrsyl- Vania today. Colonel Rulings has cap- tured 800 pounds of rice Thus far the enemy has not molested him.
 General Brookes landing at Arroyo is successful.
 The troops from the Roumariap. four batteries from the Twenty eighth Indiana. the First Missouri, the First PennsyIyan. a and the Third Illinois are disembarking there. The Morgan troops of the Fi;t, Cavalry and the Mississippi commissaries have arrived here.
 Lieutenant Hunter of the artillery, was slightly wounded by one of our pioke. last night. Captain Edgar Hugert, wto died of typhoid fever, has been buried with military honors.
 General Roy Stone is repairing the road to Arecibo, but a movement there is im- probable.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
THE WANDERER LANDS ARMS Was RepuIsed at Bahia Honda by the Spanish---Three Cu-
 bans Killed.

Key West, Aug. 5-7:30 D. m.-The steam ship Wanderer returned today after affect ing a successful landing of arms and am- munition at three different points on the Cuban coast. She left here early in July with about forty Cubans anxious to join thei, iis,.ss;;55;- nomr a+riots and eleven mem- bers of the Third United States cavs,Ts, to protect the landing of about 2,O00 rifles and carbines with nearly a million cartridges On July 23 she attempted to discharge her cargo at Bahia Honda, province of Pinar Del Rio, but was fought off by a force of several hundred Spaniards, who peppered the ships hull with Mauser bull lets, killed three Cuban scouts who were waiting to receive the expedition and wounded six of the Wanderers crew. The steamship came back to Key West, left her injured men in the hospital here and start ed on her second attempt This time she went to a point about six miles east of Bahia Honda, where she saw a small party of insurgents, but no Spaniards. About one-third of her cargo was discharged here and twenty-five Cubans were put ashore. The Wanderer then headed for the mouth of the Manati river, province of Puerto Principe, where on the night of July 30, she landed without difficulty about the same quantity of arms and ammunition and seven Cubans From there she went to Puerto Padro, in the same province, where the remainder of her cargo and men were disembarked., All three landings were made without the necessity of firing a shot.
 The torpedo boat Talbot returned here today. On Monday last under flag of truce she steamed to within a mile and a half of Morro castle, where the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Pjnzon came out and received her papers.