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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
ALGER's WAR RECORD.

The New York World epitomizes the
war record of General Alger as follows:
Secretary of War Russell A. Alger was
a colonel in 1854. In September of that
year, in the thick OF the Shenandoah cam
paign. conducted by General Sheridan, he
asked for ten days leave or absence. lie
was then in command of the First and
Sixth Michigan Cavalry. General Wesley
Merritt, recently sent 10 the Philippines.
disapproved Colonel Ayers application, as
division commander, because OF the urgen-
cy Of the campaign.
Colonel Alger. nevertheless, left the
front. He went to Washington, where
he obtained a detail on court-martial
duty General Merritt heard OF this and
reported the fact TO General Sheridan.
General Sheridan Immediately communi-
Gated with the War Department, recon-
mending that Colonel Alger be dishonor-
ably discharged for being absent without
leave.
The War Department acted promptly
on General Sheridan's recommendation,
and on September 20. 1864 only few days
after Colonel Ayers insubordinate act,
he was discharged from the service of
the United States This official action by
the department ended his military career.
After the close of the war, in some way
Russell A. Alger was breveted brigadier-
general and major-general OF volunteers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
JOHN HANCOCK INDICTED.
4 Negro FieDd of Lynchburg-Day
for His Trial Fixed.

LYNCHBURG, VA. September 5.-(Spe-
cial)-The grand jury OF the Corporation
Court brought in nine indictments to-day,
including one against John Payne col
ored) for the murder of Harrison White
(colored), and two against John Hancock
(colored) for criminal assault. Wedaes-
day, the 14th, was fixed as the time for
the trial of Hancock, and George K. Cas-
kie and John q. Haythe were appointed to
defend him.
Miss Alice Durell Boyd, daughter of
Major Waller NJ. Boyd, of Nelson county,
died of typhoid-fever at the Home and
Retreat here to-day.
James A. Allen, son of Rev. Samuel c.
Allen, died at Wrght's Shop. Amherst
county, Saturday; aged 80 years.
Rev. r. w. Lilly has accepted a call 10
the pastorate of the Christian church
here, and preached his first sermon yes
terday. He formerly had a charge at
Radford.
Mr.. Samuel Tyree. Of this city. was
brought home from Allegheny Springs to-
day. He suffered a stroke of paralysis a
few days ago, and his condition is serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
REPORT ON THE THIRDS CASE.

The Dispatch prints this morning the
report of the court of inquiry in the
case of the Third Virginia Regiment, to-
gether with the endorsement thereon Of
General Graham.
The court finds that there was nc
rioting or characterization in the camp
of the Third, and that General Buffers
"Order, No. 49," was unjust. Exactly
what the court says on that point Is
that If the General had known the facts
then as now she could not. with his high
sense Of right and justice, have issued
the order at ALL"
This is a highly important statement,
and it covers most of the ground we have
been oontending for.
The court refers to General Buffers
''prevlous experience with this regiment
as influencing his judgment That pre-
vious experience" as we understand, was
that members of this regiment had on
several occasions refused. or neglected,
20 salute the negro officers at Camp
Alger! General Butler included that in
his complaint when he dashed into camp
under great excitement on the nignt in
question. Excepting the failure of some
OF our men TO salute negro officers, Butler
had never had any cause of complaint
against the Virginians until the occur
renee of August Sth.
The disorder outside of the Virginia
camp and the pursuit Of the negro team
ster were proved before the court OF in
quiry. and are recited in its report. So,
too. is the fact that our men who were
involved in that affair were brought back
into camp mainly through the efforts of
their own officers. No use at all was made
of the Pennsylvania and Connecticut
troops who were called out. We consider
II unreasonable that 1t should now be
said that the Virginia officers made no at
tempt to punish the offenders. How could
they do so when General Butler instantly
took the whole matter into his hands and
put the entire regiment under arrest, as
st were.
The court made no recommendations;
nor does General Graham, but he labors
zealously TO defend General Buffers order.
Graham IS a regular army officer, and
looks at the matter through West Point
spectacles, not forgetting that it is a
brother major-general whom the court
has said acted unjustly in issuing the
order in question.
The upshot OF the whole matter Is that
the court has substantially acquitted the
regiment and Graham has substantially
acquitted Butler. and there the matter is
dropped. Buffers order. however, is to
be discontinued by Graham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
JONES on THE STUMP.
Speech mt SpOtsylvania Yesterdny-
Various Fredericksburg Items.

FREDERICKSBURG. September g.
Special 1.-The Democrats OF the county
opened the campaign to-day at Spotsyl-
vania Courthouse with ringing and tell
ing speech by Hon. w. A. Jones. The
crowd in attendance was the largest seen
there in many months, and much enthu-
siasm was shown. Mr.. Jones spoke FOR
nearly two hours, reaffirming his allie
glance TO the Chicago platform, de-
nouncing the inequality Of the war taxes,
and declaring out and out for free silver.
Mr.. Joness opponent will be nominated
at Tappahannock on the 18th instant.
Hog cholera has broken out In this
city and section, and a number of swine
have died from II. AS 1t is somewhat
early for the disease, 1t has caught the
pork raisers unprepared and the loss will
be quite heavy.
All the public and private schools of the
city opened to-day The attendance ex-
ceeded that of last year.
The post-oflice and other public build
ings observed Labor-Day by Sunday
hours. There was no public demonstra-
ton.
Emo and Bonnie Kirkland, owned by A.
X. Ware, of this city, which have been
at Pamlico track, Baltimore, for several
months, have been brought back.
Private w. +. WINNER Of Company b.
Fourth Regiment, who was left here with
an attack of appendicitis, is critically i'll
to-day, and his parents have been tele-
graphed for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
CASES IN SUSSEX COUNTY COURT.
w. D. Grizznrd and Nelson Wilson
Conyicted-New Trial for Former.

WAVERLY, VA, September 5.-(Spe-
clal )-Sussex County Court, which con-
vened on Thursday last, with Judge West
presiding. did not adjourn until Saturday.
The principal cases disposed of were those
OF w. u. Grizzard, charged with stabbing
George Fuller, and Nelson Wilson,
charged with house-breaking. The prison.
ers are both white men, and stand well
in the county. In the case OF the former
the evidence developed that the difficulty
grew out of q remark which Fuller made
about Grizzard's son. After a vigorous
fight, lasting nearly two days, the jury
found Grizzard guilty Of malicious cut
ting, and gave him one year in the peni-
Tertiary.
A motion to set aside the verdict was
made Dy his counsel, and a new trial
given, on the ground that the evidence
did not show that the offence was COM
mitted in Sussex county. The case VIII
again be heard at the next term OF the
court Grizzard was represented by Mr..
William Stands, of CORTLAND, while the
interests OF the prosecution were cared
for by Commonwealth's-A ttorney Cooke.
Nelson Wilson was convicted and given
two years in the pententiary.
JONES'S HISTORY ADOPTED.
The County School Board held meet
ing here last week, which was attended
by many representatives OF the publishing
companies. Jones's History was adopted.
but as TO the other changes your corre-
spondent has not been advised.
Misses Ada and Willie Hall, Of Norfolk
county: Miss Mary Hall, .sf Petersburg,
and Miss Louise Heath, of Washington
ID. c., are visiting at the residence OF
Judge West on Copperhonk avenue.
Messrs. c. ID. West and A. n. Branch,
of Newport News; j. f.. West, of Suffolk;
S. S. Ellis, OF Wakefield, and j. VI.
Gwaltney and H. NJ. Williams, of Smith
field. all former residents of our town,
spent yesterday with friends here.
Mr.. w. c. Morton, of stanton, Va,
the former principal of the WaYerly
Graded School, was in town to-day.
Mr. c. w. Richardson. Of this place,
who has been attending Eastman's Bust
ness College. in New York State, for
several months past has just returned
home,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
REPUBLICAN DERELICTIONS.
Hon. w. a. Jones Discusses Them Mt
Belmont, SpottsyIvnnia County.

BELMONT. VA, September 5-(Spe-
oial)-Hon. William A. Jones, Democratic
nominee for Congress in this district.
opened the canvas at Belmont, in Spot
sylvana county. on Saturday, September
3D.. A large and intelligent crowd was in
attendance, and the speaker made a most
effective presentation Of facts. Mr.. Jones
always speaks well, but many who have
often heard him were surprised at his
powerful arraignment of Republican deri-
Lotions and those who had feared that
the war issue would obscure the others
were soon rejoiced 10 find that there is
no lack of splendid facts for Democratic
use, and that so far from being dull and
dangerous for Democratic speakers, the
campaign can be made red-bot and Re-
publicans put on the defensive from the
jump. Mr.. Jones is sure of reelection,
whether he has any opponent or not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
POLITICS IN GREENEsVILLE.
The Convention at Emporia-A Train
Derailed-PersonaI Notes.

EMPORIA, VA, September 5.--(Special)
The Republicans, at their meeting Sat
urday, elected delegates to the Chase
City convention favorable to the nominal
ton OF r. T. Thorp. Captain b. +. Jar
raft was reelected chairman OF the
party.
Some Of the colored Republicans be-
came disgruntled and elected set Of
delegates favorable to the nomination Of
7. l.. Jones, the colored candidate.
Rev. Vernon PAnson preached at the
Baptist church last night TO a large CON
gregation. Ways and means were adopted
10 care for the Portsmouth Association.
which meets here on the 9th.
The engine Of one Of the north-bound
freight trains, which became Gerailed here
on Saturday, caused considerable de-
lay in the passage Of trains over that
road. No one was hurt, save the engi-
neer.
The County Court of Greenesvine met
this morning at 10 o'clock, Hon. w.
Samuel Goodwin presiding. A grand
jury was empanelled, and found several
indictments. The attention Of the Court
was occupied with routine matters. and
the docket Will be taken up tomorrow.
Judge Goodwin is dispatchlng business
with great rapidity.
Among the visiting attorneys We're T.
r. Turnbull Esq, and Hon T.. f. Buford.
of Lawrenceville. Va, Richard y. Davis.
Esq, Of Petersburg. and j. f.. Perrin
Esq. OF Sussex county.
Mrs. T.. L. Turner has gone 10 Sou,h
Garden. n. c.. to visit relatives.
Labor-Day was not observed here BY
any public demonstration.
w w. Warren and John b. Vincent.
of Petersburg, We're here to-day.
DR.. ID. y. Zollicoff. OF Northampton
county. n. c., was here to-day. He Is
one of the most prominent citizens OF The
Old North State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06

choosing camp-grounds. Ignorance, or
careIessness, or desire 10 oblige powerful
oornorations or individuals. is chargeaole
with not a few OF the bad selections. r.
monumental example OF that sort OF Work
is eeen at Camp wikoff, on Montauk
Point. n. J.
We are informed that that treeless and
J waterless plain of sand which the gov
eminent has hired is now In good condi-
ton for hospital purposes, but II has peen
made so at an enormous expense. Anu
the death rate there even now is not
easily kept down, though soldiers are De-
ing RAPIDLY furloughed. and those needing
special treatment are being sent TO New
York hospitals.
Within a few days past, and quite sud
denly. the administration adopted the
policy of getting as many soldiers as pos
sible out of the camps and hospitals. Inc
policy adopted is wise and proper. Let
the sick and wounded go home ana buiio
I'D their health. Let the regiments that
have been designated (and as many others
as can be spared be quickly mustered out
Ii viii be better for the administration
and better for the men. Nor need we
fear that this measure OF humanity VIII
operate as a hush policy" No. indeed.
The controversy between Alger and Miles
and that between Sternberg and Shafter
will break out again and again and con-
tinue until Congress has taken hama
in 1t.
We hold, too, that IL is the bounden duty
Of the COVE nment to return TO civil lie
all the troops that can be spared. Most
Of the volunteers are. away at great per-
sonal cost and sacrifice of comfort. Most
of them wish 20 return TO their usuai
vacations. and the government but COM
plies with its pledge in reducing the army,
as 1t has done by its recent orders.
In the regiments retained for service II
will be found that there are many men
who would like to get discharges. In the
regiments that are to be mustered out |
some will be found who would ike TO |
continue in service. 1t would be good |
thing to allow exchanges or substitutions' |
so as 10 crafty each of these classes.
There are some objections in the way,
but really we do not think they are Sc
rious. No great harm could be done IL
soldiers Of the Fourth Virginia were al
owed 20 find substitutes among the men
Who are TO be discharged from the Second
,r Third regiments.
The Dispatch was glad to see Nlrginiahs
promptly responding to the Presidents
all to arms, and we shall be glad to see
IS many of them as possible now return
ne to their homes and resuming their Efs
work. Though they have not been under
ire. we consider that they are every whit
IS much entitled to our gratitude as II
hey were coming back with the names
Il a dozen victorious battles inscribed
non their banners. This State sent out
our Reconnaissance white and one col
red. OF these six white and three col
red companies went from Richmond. Ac-
ording to the present understanding, one
White and one colored regiment Of ours
viii be retained in service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06

of foul play. vast majority are OF the
opinion that he has left for parts UNI
known for reasons that may develop in
the near future.
The Republican convention met at
Edinburg to-day for the purpose or Sc
lecting delegates to the district conven-
ton. All the afternoon was spent IN
stormy session. which resulted from an
attempt to effect permanent organiza-
tion. A fight for supremacy was made be-
tween the Walker and Logan factions.
The convention elected j. n. DAVIS. the
postmaster here. county chairman. vice
NJ III. Hottie. and harmonized the differ
ences by giving each faction one-half of
the members of the committee. This is
victory for the Logan faction, and settles
a fight OF several years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
SOCIAL EVENTS IN GLOUCESTER.
Two Very Delightful Entertain
ments-Guests of the Occnsion.

GLOUCESTER POINT, September g.
(SpeciaL)-One Of the most elegant enter
tainments of the season in this neighbor-
hood was pink tea. given on the eve Of
August 10th, in honor of Miss Maggie O.
Clements. 'of Scottsville, at the grand old
residence OF Mr.. c. e. Muse, situated on
the York river. and commanding a most
imposing view of the stream There was
quite a host of friends present. Among
those from a distance were Mr.. Lamb,
of Richmond; Misses Julia and Edna
Manning. of Baltimore: Miss Aubry Hogg.
OF Newport News. and Mr. and Mrs. b.
NJ. Muse, of Baltimors.
The young people gathered early and
fingered late. Miss Clements made many
friends in Gloucester during her stay IN
this county.
At shelly" the residence Of Captain
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
NORTHAMPTON POLITICS,
Rcpu blicans Elect Delegates to the
Coming Congressional Convention.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, September g.
(Special)-The Republicans Of Northamp-
ton county met in convention at East
Vile. Va, to-day and elected delegates to
attend the congressional convention,
which meets at Tappahannock on Sep
TEN 18th.
The delegates are c. A. Mckinney, C..
G.. Smithers, James II. Wilson, Jr., j. c.
l.. Bayne. The present administration
was heartily endorsed. as was also the
action of the present State and Executive
committees
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
Gloucester Republicans.

GLOUCESTER, VA. September 5.-(Spe-
ial)-Mrs. Armstrong, OF Raymond,
Miss, arrived on Friday, and is at "Ex-
change" the home of the Dabney's.
Miss Herbert, Of Buckroe, is visiting
Mrs. r. NJ. Page, Of Shelly.
The lawn party at Shelly for the benefit
of Abingdon church was great sue
cess, financially and otherwise.
Mrs. Smith and her daughter, Mrs
Zeatman, returned to Norfolk on Friday
after spending the summer at Beau Pre-.
Mrs. Brag has returned to Northampton
after a visit TO her father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clements.
Mr.. w. c. Dimmock arrived on Friday
DR.. w. FsJones attended the meeting
Of the Medical Society at Virginia Beach
last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
Another Much-Needed Rest.
Cleveland Plaindealer)


''Hello, hello, Oh, is that you, Joan?"
'This is Miss Dare. Who is talking?"
Don't you know my voice? It's Nap
py."
"Nappy?"
Yes, yes. Nappy-Nappy Bonaparte.
Don't you get it,"
"Oh, yes, it's Mr.. Bonaparte. You
must excuse me-there's such a buzzing
in the phone.
That's so. I just called you up to
offer my congratulations"
Congratulations? What for?"
why, this American was is sure TO
throw us both out Of the magazines fct
months and months TO come"
That's SO. Amt II nice? Such a rest
for both of us. They were overworking
us dreadfully. Thank you so much for
reminding me of the pleasant fact. Good
by, Nappy."
"By-by, JOAN
Br-r-r-r-r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
SEPTEMBER 6, 1898.

Friends OF the Dispatch would do US
n 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
70 report TO us whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06

II. NJ. Page. on the York river. lawn
party was given by the members OF
Abingdon church last Tuesday. Elegant
boats for sailing were supplied and the
guests were afforded a fine opportunity
for seeing the historic places-Roseweii.
Carriers Creek. Timberneck, Powhatan's
chimney. the celebrated Colonial Arte-
sian well. and the beautiful lighthouse
on Pages rock.
The usual refreshments were served.
with fish and oysters i'm addition The
whole OF the proceeds OF the entertain
ment will he devoted 10 repairing the
grand old Colonial church. The efforts
put forth on this occasion proved per-
feet success, and the affair was greatly
enjoyed by all. Mr.. and Mrs. Page are
charming people. and certainly did all
they could to make everything pleasant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
PRIVATE HEDDERLEY's DEATH.
His Father Thinks He Was Neg
Iected-MeckIenbur Notes


BOYDTON, VA. September 5.-(Special)
Private r. +. Williamson, OF the Fourth
Virginia Regiment, reached here last
night from Jacksonville with the corpse
of Private e. J.. Hedderly, who died in
the hospital at Camp Cuba Libre on Au-
gust the Goth. Much delay was occasioned
by washouts on the Georgia railroads.
Mr.. John r. Hedderly. father OF the
deceased came on from South Boston
with the remains, which were Inferred this
morning in the Presbyterian church
cemetery in the presence of many citi-
zens.
THINKS HE WAS NEGLECTED.
Mr. Hedderly, is of opinion that but
for cruel neglect his son would have
gotten WELL and he will ask General
Lee to have the matter investigated. The
statement he gives as 10 the conduct OF
the commanding officer and the surgeon
of the regiment indicates gross misman-
agement
Information from the privates Of the
regiment indicate pretty strongly that the
rank and file want to be mustered out
as soon as practicable. while the officers
wish to go 10 Cuba with Lee.
POLITICAL NOTES.
Inc Republican Congressional COnVen-
ton meets at Chase City Wednesday.
Congressman Thorp, who has been here
at home for several weeks, apparently
giving himself no trouble or anxiety
about the matter, has assurances from
majority of the delegates Of his nomi-
nation. The Jones crowd may be large
enough TO create some trouble in the
camp. It is a rule OF the Republicans
here that the nominee must pay all ex-
penses of holding the convention, and II
is claimed that this fact alone will de-
bar Jones.
The weather is good and much seeding
of grasses is going on. Tobacco is being
housed largely this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
LABOR-DAY IN ROANOKE.
All Classes of People United In OBJ
serving the Holiday.

ROANOKE, VA, September 5.-(Spe-
cial) -Labor-Day was fittingly celebrated
here to-day, and the whole city closed up
its places of business and everybody turn
ed out 10 do homage TO the brawny arm
of labor. a grand parade was the chief
attraction. All branches OF work We're
represented, and prominent city officials
were i'm the lead. Many business houses
had creditable floats i'm the parade. In
the afternoon the people assembled at
Crystal Springs, where Rev. David T.
Chockley, of New York, delivered a pa
triotic address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
The Autumn Flower.
(New York Herald.A

(New York Herald)
September comes. and on the summers
tomb
The golden rod and thistle are abloom
In wood and field, while In the citade!
The oyster blossoms on its FURNISHED
she'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06

shows a very moderate number of deaths.
This is an important fact, when we re-
member that the weather has been very
oppressive. and that perhaps never be-
fore have our people drunk so much water
from springs and wells that are generally
supposed 10 be impure. A great deal OF
extraordinarily muddy James-river water
was also drunk during the same period. A
consideration OF these facts may possibly
be Of value to sanitary scientists and
others Of investigating minds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06

The city OF Louisville has just entered
into contract for filtering plant The
cost viii be 1921. 7si.2s. Fred Hoertz was
the successful bidder. but We have seen
no description OF his plan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREEr
PHARMACY. 5ls EAST BhOND
STREET
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1893 HULL
STREET.