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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
Protection of Washington.

WASHINGTON. April H--The Post to-
morrow will say;
Z "a military guard vim be placed az
the White House. IN few days STs
has been definitely settled but none OF the
details OF the arrangements are known.
"Torpdoes and mines are being planted
In tho Potomac river below Washington
They are being put there as safeguard
IN case ~ an emergency, and the exact
lnoatlouz % tho mines are being keep Sc
cret. The majority Of the work Is being
done by night. and Is being pushed FOR
ward with an eye 20 the possible contin-
gency OF a hostile feet attempting 10
shell the Capitol"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
TERM OF ENLISTMENT
Reduced 10 One Year in Certain Cases.
Rank of staff Officers Reduced.

WASHINGTON, April A.-The Senate
Committee on Military Affairs to-day
amended the volunteer army bill by re-
ducing the time OF enlistment Of members
Of the National Guard where the guard
Of each State cnlists as body from three
years 90 one.
Another amendment reduces the rank Of
stan officers the highest rank of those
of the STAFF OF the commander being lieu
tcndnt-Coloncl.
A proyiso at the end Of section 10 ter
inmates The appointments and assign
ments 10 staff service when The officers so
assigned shall he relieved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
Polo T. ON Canadian Soil

NIAGARA FALLS. ONT. April A.
Senior Polo y Bernabe and stan arrived
hero this afternoon. crossing from the
Arr-r,osn SIDE IN carriages. There was no
reception of any>kirc Oh reaching British
col land after registering the Minister
and party took luncheon. The length OF
their stay here II problematicaL Senior
Polo will not be interviewed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
Consul BartIeman Leaves.

MALAGA. SPAIN. April 1.-THE Unit
ed states Consul. II. NJ. Barileman. has
started for Gibraltar
The escutcheon and the American flag
over the Consulate have been removed
and the archives transferred to the Brit
ish Consulate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
Our Flag Torn Down.

LONDON. April 21.--Mail advices from
the Grand Canary Island dated April 18th,
say II was rumored there that the Stars
and Stripes had been torn down from the
American Consulate by the rabhle and
trampled upon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
STIRRED UP WAR
BUT WON'T FIGHT.
Continued from First Pagc)

them IL they were willing 10 do what they
were sworn to do? am sure many will
not volunteer over again to go TO Cuba.
II the authorities have a right 10 send
them. then that settles II and the soldiers
will have to go. But II will be a bitter
pill for us to have our Southern officers
taken from us and We placed under
Northern brigadiers.
Governor Tyler was expecting a mes
sage from Washington yesterday calling
on him for troops. but none came.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
TROOPS LEAVE CADlZ.
War Minister Authorized 20 Call Out
10000 Reserves.

LONDON. April ;i.-spseisl Dispatch
from Nady.d says War Minister cayrss
authorized 10 call on, 5000 reserves
Three vessels loaded with treops left
cadis; destination unknowu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
Recruits att.,e Fort.

FORT MONROE VA, April 2i.-spe-
cial.-Many recruits are being received
daily at Fortress Monroe. At present
there are neuclil for six batteries there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
tween their respective representatives

tween their respective representatives
cease.
II am obliged thus 10 inform you, so
that you may make such arrangements
as you may see III. ] beg Your Excel
lency to acknowledge the receipt OF this
note as you deem proper.
Taking this occasion 10 rcitcrate 10
you. the expressions OF my distinguished
consideration.
(SigneO &c. GULLON."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
Danyilie Shows Up Strong.

DANVILLE. VA. April 2l.-Special.-
The war spirit Is strong here. Tonight
the Danville Blues. one Of the crack com
psnies OF the State. volunteered for the
war with Spain A
THE Danville Grays. a company which
had gone down. was reorganized WIN
fortv-eight men. and will offer their ser
vices TO the Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
VIRGINIANS ARE
READY FOR WAR.
Continued from First Psgc)
but arc perfectly willing TO serve as VIZ
ginia volunteers under the present organ

ginia volunteers under the present organ
C'0I0RED TROOPS GO ANYWHERE.
PETERSBURG. VA, April 2l.-Spe-
second battalion. Colored Virginia Vol
unteers. Captain Pleasant Webb. held a
meeting AT their armory tonight, with
fftv-two men in line and voted 70 go
with their present officers anywhere the
Governor or President may send them.
The company took In eight recruits. This
Is one OF the best-drilled colored com
panies i'm the State.
The major and stan officers OF the
battalion all expressed their willingness
TO 20 wherever the President or Governor
NAV deem II necessary TO send them.
or the non-commissioned staff officers
two decided on the same course. and two
agreed to go anywhere I'm the United
state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22

division. and soon afterward signed by
the speakcd. At 54j p. NJ, the House
adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
THE sUGAR-BEET INDUSTRY.
scottsviile Farmers Discuss It-A
Painful Accident.

SCOTTSVILLE, VA, February L.
(Special.)-A meeting Of the farmers and
other citizens Of this town and vicinity
takes place this afternoon at the Carlton
House to discuss the sugar-beet industry.
They wish to be enlightened on the sub
ject as TO the best lands on which the
beet will grow and produce most largely,
what kind Of culture is the best how and
where the seed are to be obtained, where
will be the most suitable location for the
plant which manufactures them into su-
gar, and other like points OF informa-
ton. From what l can learn there Is
likely to be a large turnout, and the sub
ject will receive a searching investiga-
ton. George w. Clark, Esq. Messrs. ID.
II. Pitts, Jackson Beal, and others of our
prominent citizens seem to be foremost
in the movement Everybody hopes for
beneficial results that may help to put
the poor, hardworking farmer on his legs
again.
Mrs. Woodward, mother-in-law of Mr..
Il. l.. Fox, our popular depot agent here,
died last night at Hotel Albcmarle, OF
which her daughter is proprietress. She
was a most estimable Christian woman.
and had during the few years she has been
in our midst endeared herself TO all her
dcqualntdnceS. Her disease was pneulnO-
mia and bronchitis combined, which was
too severe for one of her age and consti-
tuition to battle against. She was a
valued member of the Episcopal church
here.
Mr.. Il. Lee Gilmer, one Of our proni-
nent citizens, while on his way home from
Charlottesville this week, met with a
painful accident In attempting to open
n gate his horse, which is a spirited one,
gave a sudden start, throwing Mr.. Gilmer
across the fence, fracturing or dislocating
three Of his ribs. The injuries, though
quite painful, are not considered very Sc
rious
MR.. FRANK T. HILL SICK.
Mr.. Frank 7. Hill had return OF his
former attack last night and was quite
sick He Is resting much easier to-day.
however
Mr.. w. c. Pendleton, who for the last
year or more has been employed In the
house Of Beal Brothers, left Thursday
for his home. in Marion, Va.
Mr. Jackson Beal, of Beal Brothers, re-
turned Thursday afternoon from Salem.
Va, where ne has been looking after his
mercantile interests in that place. He
reports business in very satisfactory
condition, and the factories OF that town
fiourishing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
NEW COMPANY IN PETERSBURG.
Important Ruling as to Larceny on
Open C0aI-Cnrs

PETERSBURG, VA, February r.
(SpeciaL)-Judge Mullen, of the Hastings
Court. last evening granted a charter Of
incorporation to the Williams Sons Com
pany, with capital of not less than slO.-
900 nor more than $4,000. The purposes
OF the company, as stated in the charter.
Is the handling and shelling Of peanuts,
the ginning Of cotton, the grinding Of
corn and plaster, and the handling Of
other agricultural products. The officers
for the first year are: w. +. Poole presi-
dent; 5. j. Williams, manager, and Nor
timer Williams. superintendent. These
three, with Mrs. Sarah NJ. Williams and
Dr. r. ID. McIlwaine, constitute the
Board Of Directors. The main office for
business will be in Petersburg. 1t is un-
derstood that tie company has purchased
the valuable property on the Appomattox
river, belonging to the estate of the late
James NJ. Williams, known as the Rialto
Mills, wherein to conduct their business,
and that operations will be pushed vigor-
ousy. All the stock has been taken.
IMPORTANT RULING.
The County Court Of Prince George
county, Hon. Timothy Rives presiding,
had before it this week three negroes,
indicted by the grand jury under the sec
ton Of the Code which makes it peni-
tentiary offence TO enter any ship, vessel,
river-craft, or railroad car with intent
to commit certain crimes, Including lar-
ceny. The pris were charged with
entering a car Of the Norfolk and West
ern Railway Company, with intent TO
steal coal The proof was clear that they
were on the car; that they threw off coal
and that they jumped off and picked up
the coal after the train had passed. The
court instructed the jury that, as the car
upon which the prisoners went for the
purpos Of stealing Wes an open and un-
covered gOndola car. IT was was within
the meaning Of the statute. Under this
ruling verdicts of acquittal were render
ed. The prisoners had been previously
convicted Of the larceny before a justice.
The decision is important and far
reaching, and in view Of it. it is believed
the Legislature will amend the law so as
10 put coal-cars and all vessels with open
decks clearly under the protection Of the
statute a bill TO which effect is now
pending I'm the House Of Delegates. Judge
Rives stated from the bench that he had
doubts about the meaning Of the statute,
and that the prisoners were entitled no
the doubt.
GENERAL NEWS.
The residence Of Mr.. Samuel Edwards,
on Harrison street, was broken into last
night. while the family were temporarily
absent, and robbed of Sc in money and ar
ticles Of considerable value.
An attempt was also made last night TO
enter and rob the residence of the Rev.
Adams, a colored minister, on the same
street. The glass in one of the win
dows was broken, but the thief was
frightened off.
The three councils Of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics In this city
will attend divine service at the Metho-
dist church in Ettrick tomorrow nlgnt'
where they will hear special sermon by
the pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
soAPsToNE auARnIEs OPENED Ur.
The weather Pheasant ana the
Farmers Busy.

HOWARDSVILI.B, VA. February H.
(special 1.-THE Virginia soapstone quarry,
which suspended work last week on ac-
count of the cold weather, has resumed
operations.
Miss Nellie Nash, who has been visiting
friends I'm Scottsyille, has returned.
Mr. David Loughbrough. who has bsen
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wa ker Giifner
for several weeks, has returned 10 MS
home in Washington.
Miss Sallie Scott has returned from
very pleasant visit to the family OF Mr.
Horseley, at Travellers Rest.
Mr.. Wheeler, who Is connected with the
Idenan Soapstons Company, was In town
yesterday.
Mr.. Charles r. Irving IL visiting his
brother Mr.. J. r. Irving, at Selma.
Mr.. Brockenbrough. who has been OF
on trip through the counties or Neisen'
Amherst, and ApOmattoz TO collect
gang of men to work on the Alnerens
railroad has returned.
DIR. Charles MoCulloeh ana his sister,
Miss Lille left to-day on Visit 10
friends in Charlottesville.
Mr.. Hancock, who has been in III health
for o long time, has grown mucn weaker
during the last few days.
The weather is very springnke' an
balmv and sky without cloud. but We
fear IL is the calm before the storm.
The farmers are taking advantage OF
tho weather and clearing up their
fields preparatory to sowing oats. II locks
as II a large acreage viii be put In.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

Tho News from WytheviIIe-Chang
I'm the Road Law.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, February 12.-
(SpeciaL)-Mr. Henry G. Bourrel. Jr., OF
this place and Miss Bessie Martin. OF
Charlottesville, who has been visiting
relatives in this place for some months,
were married at Bristol Wednesday
night. There was no opposition to the
union, so far as is known.
Mr.. Henry Jones, a well-known young
man of Marion, who was known in
Wythevill died Thursday morning. after
brief, but painfui, illness. The deceased
was 20 years of age, and was son of
II. Clay Jones. Esq, a lawyer at Marion,
Some OF the pubic-spirited citizens of
Grayson county will apply TO the Legis-
lature for a charter to build an electric
railway line from Chestnut yard, on the
North Carolina Division OF the Norfolk
and Western road, to the Mouth Of VIII
son, in that county. Such citizens as
Captain j. b. Waugh, Messrs. Boyden
Cox, j. ID. Perkins, and others are the
promoters Of the enterprise.
The Board Of Supervisors have formu-
lated a new road-law for this county. and
a copy has been mailed 70 DIR. 5. r..
Sayers, Wythes Representative in Legis-
lature. for immediate action. The law is
like Pulaski county's new road-law, with
the exception that the proposed change
provides that 80 per cent. Of Wythe coun-
ty's road-tax shall be spent In macada-
MIXING the roads in the several magis-
terial districts.
The Misses Sayers entertained the End
Century Club at their home, on
Main street. Thursday afternoon.
A COMING WHIST PARTY.
Invitations have been issued to Valen-
tine Whist party 70 be given Monday
night by Miss Grayson Williams at her
home, on Church street.
Rev. Paul Seig is on a visit to his old
home, in Augusta county, and while away
he will make a trip to Richmond.
Mrs. Judge william II. Boiling has re-
turned home from visit OF some weeks
to her daughter. Mrs. Normant Calf. in
Washington city.
Mrs. Major William G. Sanders viii
leave tomorrow on a visit TO her son In
Knoxville.
Helen, daughter Of Mr.. G. N. Otey, who
has been so desperately Ill Of diphtheria
this week, is decidedly better, and Is now
thought TO be out Of immediate danger.
Circuit Court conyenes here Monday.
and there are fewer cases in that court
at present than at any time for years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

VNAWi.h, senior second off,cor No
sssoner had this boat settled into tho eea
.h' i"' sh immense swell smashed II agafnst
- sup side and crushed n. Another
Doat %s was quickly lowered and into thia
Dnicer beckwith and his crew werc soon
Transferred. This boat took eighteen vo.
men from the Neendam.
c. tenIy Campbell. second officer of the
q. Louis. commanded the third boat
which also took eighteen nasseneere p,,
she time the third boat had pushed of
iV,n the Neendam, I had again arrived
Win my boat. and I'm the mean time two
vi the Neendam's life-boats had been
lowered, manned by the FIRST and second
VinCers OF the Neendam. The second boat
numbered before any passengers had
peen en taken aboard. The crew. however
was quickly rescued.
1T was 4:53 A. NJ. when the last boat
pulled up TO the side OF the ST Louis
Just three hours and ten minutes after
the first boat had left our ship. NY boat
mace four trips and transferred ninety
passengers; Beckwith's made two. and
transferred thirty-six passengers; Camp
oefs made two. and also transferred
thirty-six passengers, and the Veendam's IS
boar made three trips and carried a total
OF fifty passengers.
The last man TO leave the Veendam
was Captain Stenger. l had 10 call him
several times before he swung himself
over the side, and left the ship to her
fate
BY this time the stern Of the Veendam
had settled perceptibly, and her bow was
almost entirely clear OF the water. Be-
fore leaving the Veendam. Captain stem
ger set fire TO various parts Of the cabin.
PASSENGERS BEHAVED We'll.
ASIDE from the women and children,
most CT the passengers on the Veendam
behaved heroically Though the sea was
running very high. we were in little dan
ger Of being swamped, except when close
TO the ships side. The passengers were
drenched 10 the skin. We protected them
as much as possible with oil-skns and
tarpaulins. When the work of rescue was
over the ST. Louis had drifted until she
was a mile and a quarter from all that
renamed above wafer Of the Veendam."
This is the second rescue in which Mr.
Seagrave has played prominent part.
The Veendam was formerly the White
star steamer Baltic. She was bull. at
Belfast, Ireland, by Harland & Wolf. i'm
lSn. She registered A,036 gross and 2.767
net tons, and was 41S feet long, of Al feet
beam, and 81 feet deep.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
IN THE VARSITY" TOWN.
The News of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the New Ball Team.


rrNIyERsITY OF VIRGINIA, Febru'
arv l2.-Cspecial.) )-The Young Womans
christian Temperance Union gave a very
successful apple sociaP at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Carroll lar, evening"
About sixty OF the friends OF temperancs
gathered TO enjoy the interesting pro-
graInme.
on Monday evening the young ladies' OK
the Methodist church will give Vsisns
tine party. ut which several charades VIII
be presented by local talent
The subject for debate at the meeting
of the Jefferson Literary Society OF the
University this evening was: Resoiyeu,
That the University of Virginia should
have a president" MeSsrs. Poitevcnt ana
Persinger spoke for the affirmative. ana
Messrs. Tunstall and Kuhn for tho Mega
tive.
The Rev. wallace Ratcllffe. OF wash
ington, will preach at the University
chapel tomorrow at both the morning
and evening services.
CAPTAIN Bonney, Of the VARSITY base
bali team, posted the frs. list Of appii-
cants for the team this evening. Ten men
were dropped. This ''wceding-out" pro-
cess is rather early 81 the season. but ~
had become necessary on account OF the
large number OF applicants this season.
James Lewis, colored carpenter. drop
ped dead while ON his way homo TINS
morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
A VIRGINIA KLoNDIKE.
Rich Gold Vein Claimed TO Exist
in Fairfax County.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February H.
Especial. ial.)-Alexandrians, and especially
those who have been contemplating q
trip 10 the Klondike gold-helds, have
learned with astonishment Of the new FL
dorado almost at their doors. Parties
here to-day confirm In every particular
the truth of the report that gold In pay
ing quantities has been taken from
mine near Great Falls, Fairfax county,
about eighteen miles northwest Of this
city. A blast fred eh Wednesday is said
TO have brought forth $500 worth or the
precious metal. and the gold Is pronounced
by mining experts TO be OF the purest
quality. The region about the Great
Falls OF the Potomac IS wildly rursed
and picturesque, and the scenes at tie
newly-opened mine and its immediate sur
roundlngs strongly suggest the 'diggings"
In the far West. The vein OF the precious
metal which crops out at Great Falls
is a continuation OF the Montgomery
county (Md) lode. which is being profit
ably worked by number Of Washington
and northern capitalists. The auriferous
deposit following a southwestwardly
course, again appears In Prince William,
Orange, Louisa. and other counties OF
Virginia; in Western North Carolina, and
Northern Georgia
The owners Of the Great Falls mine
are sanguine as TO the complete success
OF their enterprise. and will Introduce
the latest machinery and methods in its
development.
Extensive preparations are being made
by the Alexandria and Mount Vernon
chapters OF the Society for the Preserva-
ton Of Virginia Antiquities for a Colonial
tea, which will be held in the early spring
at the handsome new residence OF Mr..
A. ID. Brockett. on porth Washington
street. The proceeds OF the AFFAIR, II Is
understood, will go to swell the fund
which is being raised for the reclamation
OF the site OF historic jamestown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
A NEW RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
VIII BE Useful TO Chase City-To-
baccO and Other Crops.

CHASE CITY, VA, February 12.-(Spc-
cial.)-It is expected that the Southern
railway will very soon extend their Bon
Air accommodation train TO this place.
1t will leave Richmond about $50 and
arrive here about $50. and return early
In the morning, reaching your city about
o'clock. Land will be donated for a
place to reverse engines. This Will be a
great convenience to businessmen whose
families spend their summer months fere.
l have received a communication nom
John II. Lewis, who is now in Rio de
Janeiro Brazil, stating that the state
Department has reappointed him Vice
Consul at that port. He held the same
position under Consul-General Townes.
He is a Mecklenburg boy. born and raised
In this county, and shows what a young
man when thrown upon his own resources
can accomplish with capacity and deter
mination to overcome all obstacles to ad-
vancement.
The youth, George Baptist. who IS
charged with having torn out some blank
checks from the book OF Roberts & Hayes.
tobacconists, and forged the name of 5.
N. Walker, their attorney, was arrested
and placed In the lookup here for safe
keeping until taken to the codnty jail,
out. He has not been recaptured. He is
a mission-school student, and the forgery
was well executed.
The demand for new wagons by farm
ers Is very large especially for one-horse
vehicles. The Chase City Manufacturing
Company recently had an order for 100
one-horse wagons for immediate use.
The tobacco market is very active here,
and prices better than for many years.
Farmers are busily preparing plant
beds for another crop of tobacco. The
present prices have caused large orders
for fertilizers
Scales, the Keysville fugitive, frequently
visited here and kept an account at one
of our banks, but was regarded as
mysterious personage
Mormon elders are in this locality, ana
are disseminating their doctrines at pri-
vate houses
Mr., Harper Bronze a worthy citizen,
aged 6S years, died this week. He was
brother-in-law of John r. Jeter, Deputy
Treasurer OF Henrico county.
our streets were never in better order
than AT present this season OF the year.
Gardening has already commenced.
English peas are up and growing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
ENSIGN BREcKINRIDGE DROWNED.
washed Overheard in Heavy Sea-
BODY Recovered.

WASHINGTON. February 12.-The fol-
lowing cablegram has been received at
the State Department from consul-Gene-
raj Lee, at Habana, dated yesterday:
Ensign ]. r. Breckenridge, OF the
Cushing, was washed overheard and
drowned a few hours before the arrival
of the vessel in this port. The body was
recovered, and l am arranging to have 1t
embalmed and sent home tomorrow"
Captain Sigsbee. OF the Maine, makes
the following report 10 the Navy De-
partment on the same subject:
Ensign Breckenridge, OF the Cushing,
fell overheard in heavy sea by the part
ing OF a lifeline. and drowned. Body
recovered Department break news TO
family. VIII send body to Key West
tomorrow by OIivette. II practicable.
Otherwise, by Cushing. VIII send Cush-
ing back when sea subsides.'
The Navy Department has given orders
that a naval officer shall meet the re-
mains, which are expected to reach Key
West tomorrow evening, on the Oiivette.
They will be inferred at the home OF the
young officer, at Lexington. KY.