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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
PRO-CUBAN JOINT RESOLUTION.
IL is Introduced by Representative
Pearson, Republican.

| WASHINGTON, April 6.-Representa-
tive Pearson, Of North Carolina, a Re
publican member of the House Foreign
Affairs Committee, to-day introduced the
following joint resolution:
Whereas the Government of Spain,
for three years past. has been waging
war in the island of Cuba against the
revolutionary government established in
that island, without making any sub
stantial progress towards the suppression
Of said revolution; and
Whereas this war, by reason of the
uncivilized methods TesOrted to, has
caused unprecedented loss of life and
destruction of property, not only to the
opposing forces, but to innocent nom
combatants, by reason Of the process
known as RECOMMENDATION, and has
caused serious injury TO the commercial
interests of the United States, involving
the destruction of the lives and pro-
perty of many Of our citizens, disturbing
the business of our entire country, en-
dangering public health and comfort by
reason of the proximity of pestilential
diseases, causing our government to eX-
pend millions of money in patrOlling our
coasts and in policing the high seas in
order to maintain the obligations Of neu-
trality. and when our forbearance has
already been taxed to its limits, one Of
our boats in the harbOr Of HabanH, and
on a friendly visit is destroyed by an
act of unspeakable atrocity; and
Whereas, there is no definite pros
pect and no present energetic effort on
the part of the Government of Spain To
suppress the revolution and restore peace
10 the island; and
Whereas. the further prosecution of
hostilities will result in further injury to
the commercial prosperity and business |
interests Of the United States, without
benefit to the Government Of Spain: |
therefore,
Resolved. That we recognize the indie |
pendenCe of the republic of Cuba, and |
will accord to its government all the |
rights and privileges Of sovereign State |
under the laws of nations.
Resolved, further, That the impera- |
tive interests of the United States, as |
well as the best considerations Of hu- |
manity, constrain our government to in
tervene for the purpose of ending the
contest. the President OF the United |
States is hereby clothed with full power
to use all the land and naval forces i'm
order to accomplish this end"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
WILL ELECT A CAPTAIN TO-DAY.
Seven Candidates from Whom to
Choose Capt. Thomns's Successor.

The Board Of Police Commissioners
will meet in the Office Of Chief Howard,
in the City Hall, at o'clock this after
noon, TO elect a captain for the First
District, to succeed the late Captain W.
Lucian Thomas. There are seven can
didates I'm the field, and a corresponding
amount of interest is taken in the pro-
bable outcome Of the deliberations of the
board. Four of the candidates are from
the First District, one each from the
Second and Third, and the other is the
clerk of the Chief of Police.
When the board elected Chief Howard
TO succeed Major Poe. a precedent was
established whereby the choice Of a sue
cessor to an officer. deceased or dis
charged, was no longer bound to the dis
trict in which the vacancy occurred. II is
now believed I'm some quarters that
the board will return 10 the old plan, and
elevate the next in line of promotion. II
this course is pursued. il will mean the
election of Sergeant Whtlock, who is the
senior captain in the First District.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
The Term Rebel"
ie Editor Of the Dispatch:

To tho Editor Of the Dispatch:
1t is singular that SO many northern
writer's and speakers will persist iu Gale
ing the late civil war a rebellion" THE
opposite of rebel" ninety times lu 4.
hundred. Is "tyrant" and II The North
accepts this statement then the position
Of the rebel is by far the more honorable
and meritorous ~ the two. but quhu.t
about 1t as We may. the word rebel .5
term OF reproach, and is always SD in-
tended. and certainly so when used ty
the tyrant himself 10 is only the robc.
who considers himself respectable. 5s o.
rule.
Those who insist upon using the word
rebellion" I'm this connection ate bo,n
cowardly and dlsh0nest-cowardly De-
cause they did not dare 90 submit tha
question OF rebellion on the part of tHe
southern people 20 "a decision tf Che
United states Supreme Court IN the ease
OF the Hon. Jefferson Davis. and dishon-
est because they assume as a fact what
they know they could not prove, and td
not attempt 20 proyc-namely THAI tho
civil war was a rebellion.
l insist upon courtesy IN the use of
language. and protest against this aJ-
surd and indefensible practice OF apply
ing the word rebel" 20 Z Confedera.a
citizen or soldier
Southern men are ready az this moment
TO hazard their lives In defence OF tEe
Union. and II they were less manly and
self-respecting than they are they would
retort upon these reckless northern
writer's and speakers that none but p-
rants would have the shamelessness 10
call the Confederates rebels.
5. ID. DAVIES.
Richmond. April G. 1885
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Ladies' PuGs-vcry Swell.

Takes but a few moments here
for the Easter frock-coat, over
coat, or fancy waistcoat, if no al
terations are necessary; but a
few hours if they are.
How many days does your
tailor take ?
Furnishings.
Scarfs, gloves, shirts, and
hosiery as new as the exclusive
furnisher' S newest and what they
don't deign to keep-articles for
the average man and moderate
purse.
Boys.
No matter whether your boy is
the quiet, stay-at-home; the out
of-door, tree-climber, stout or
thin; his clothes, hats, and fur
nishings are here
Hats.
When it comes to Hats we have
the largest assortment in the city.
Tell us your size and price and
there YOU are right, too, in
style and price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
DIRECTOR AND RED WILKES sOLD.
The Famous stations Bring Ridicu-
IousIy small Prices.

PHILADELPHIA, April 6.-The great
stations Director and Red Wilkes were
sold at auction to-day. on the Cloyerdale
stock farm, of the late Andrew NJ. Moore
at Colmar, Pa, near this city. They
brought rldiculously small figures. com
pared with their original cost. Director.
Tor whom Mr.. Moore is said TO have
paid $4,000, brought only Sl,27j. and was
purchased by Robert McAfee Of Allie
gheny, representing the Locust Grove
stock farm, at Newcastle. Pa. Red
Wilkes was bought by William c. Hen
erickson, proprietor OF the Bellemeade
stock farm, of Bellemeade, n. j.. for the
small sum Of $500
Director Moore, years old. half
brother Of Nancy Hanks, was sold for
$.225 to Il. n. Wilson. OF Reading, Pa.
Director is one of the most finely
bred trotters in the world, but he is p
years old, and his future usefulness I'm
the stud is probematical. Red Wilkes
is "a years old. He is the sire of 139
horses in the trotting list including
fourteen that have trotted a mile under
2I5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
The Horse Guard Election Tonight.

The Stuart Horse Guard will meet I'm
their Armory, on Eighth street, tonight
for the purpose of electing commander
of the troop, 10 succeed Captain +. j.
Euker, resigned. The deadlock between
the adheTents Of the old captain and
those who favor the election Of Lieute-
nant o. Il. SpOtt continues, and a very
interesting meeting will be the result. a
good deal Of feeling has been shown i'm
the matter, and the anti-Euker faction
openely declare that they will leave the
troop in a body and refuse 10 serve under
eX-Captain Euker, should he be re-elect-
ed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
pr. Frye Appointed Resident Pbvs,-
CHM.

Dr. Frye has been elected by the Board
OF Visitors OF the Soldiers Home 10 nm
the position of resident physician. render
ed vacant by the resignation OF Or. Egg
gleston.
DR., Frye filled the same position al the
institution some time ago. and was very
popular with the veterans. He Is "a wears
ola, ana has very fine war record. Du.
ring the interval between Or. Eggleston's
resignation and DIR. Frye's appointmemt
DIR. III. c. Henry, a graduate OF the Ola
dominion Hospital. was acting surgeon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Eenhf of the pnssnNcr.

The Feast of the Passover and I'm
leavened Bread began at sundown yes
terday, and was inaugurated with solemn
services in all the synagOgues last night.
There will be services this morning and
the festival will last for eight days, its
close being marked next Tuesday and
Wednesday with special and impressive
services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
FINE HORSE BREAKS IT'S NECK.
Falls i'm Jumping a Hurdle and Is
Soon Dead.

The close Of the Deep-Run Hunt Clubs
midweek meet yesterday afternoon was
marked by an accident in which Mr..
Graham Hobson narrowly escaped injury.
while the fine horse ridden by him was
killed.
Mr.. Hobson was riding Dundee" a
splendid horse. that figured prominently
in the last races of the Hunt Club. When
the crowd returned from the chase, which
was an interesting one, the riders started
over the hurdles at the clubhouse, as is
their custom. Dundee, I'm jumping the
hurdle, failed to clear. and fell heavily.
catching his head under him.
Mr.. HobsOn was thrown violently, but
w.s not hurt. The horse was gotten up
and TO the stable nearby, but died in less
than a half hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Major whites Successful Meetings

The services being conducted here this
week by Major d. W. Whittle, the well
known evangelist. are of an exceptionally
interesting character. His Bible reading
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton yesterday afternoon was greatly en-
joyed by those who attended. His sub.
ject this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock will be
the second coming Of Christ. He will
preach at the First Baptist church to-
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
The Ginter MausOIeum.

Work has so far progressed on the
mausoleum being erected at Hollywood
for the remains Of Major Lewis GinteI
that II is an object of interest TO all
visitors TO the cemetery. Operations have
been temporarily suspended pending the
receipt OF material The work is being
done by Messrs. c. L. Taynton & Co.. OF
New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Would Fight With Spain.

Captain Frank Cunningham, command
ant of the Walker Light Guard, issued
an invitation yesterday TO all eligible
young men to attend the regular drill of
his company and enlist with a view 10
taking part i'm the hostilties, which the
Captain believes are imminent between
this country and Spain. Three candidates
presented themselves, and all were duly
enrolled. y sergeant of the company, VINO
had served his time, re-enisted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
THE SWORD OF COL. MORGAN
Ii VIII he Presented TO the Confede-
rate Museum Monday Week

rate Museum Monday Week.
On Monday, the 18th instant, Colonel
Morgan, of New York. will present to
the Confederate-M Memorial Society, for
the Confederate Museum, a sword that
was presented to him soon after the out
break Of the war by the distinguished
navigator, Commodore Maury.
The presentation will be exceedingly
interesting from a variety Of circum-
stances that surround it. The sword Is
one Of three that the Commodore got
while in England as samples for the
Confederate Government. Commodore
Maury gave two of the swords away and
kept the other, and Colonel Morgan wore
the one presented to him until the END
Of the war. Colonel Morgan. IL will BE-
remembered, was detailed with Mr.. Bur
ton Harrison, the private secretary of
President Davis, to escort Mrs. Davis 10
a place of safety upon the evacuation of
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
This Is DIR, HaIe'g Inst Dny,

Rev. DR.. Hale, Of Birmingham, Ala.
who has been assisting DR.. Hatcher in a
successful revival at Grace-Street Bap-
fist Tabernacle will probably conclude
his services there to-day, preaching at 4
and Il. NJ. The meetings yesterday were
largely attended. and deep interest was
manifested. There were eight additions
TO the church last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
MINE CONFERENCE ENDS.
Its Purpose unRccompIished-No One
rntors Attend-possfbIe Str;lsa

rntors Attend-PossibIe strike.
ALTOONA, PA. April 6.-The confer
ence or miners OF District No. came
TO an end to-day without having accom-
plished its purpose-the enforcement OF
the Chicago agreement No Operators
accepted the invitation TO attend Reso-
buttons were adopted which. after disa-
vowing any desire 10 act rashly upon a
question involving the coal trade OF
the eastern competitive field instructs
me district Officers TO perfect the orga-
nization and continue negotiations for =
conference with the operators. ana IAN
ing I'm this 20 order all the men out
from Tioga county, Pa, In the North
10 Tazewell, Va. in the South. when, I'm
their Judgment, the organization has besn
perfected and the condition OF trade war
rants IL.
II was further resolved that the miners
Of the Second District should remain M
work at present although any locality
may strike TO remedy local grievances
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Stricken with Paralysis.

ASHLAND. VA, April a-(special)-
DIR. T. j. Woodbridge. the Oldest prac-
ticing physician of Hanover, was stricken
last night with paralysis at his home
near French Hays. His condition To-
night is somewhat improved.
Bishop Whittie confirmed a class OF six
Tonight at st. James Episcopal church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
CARTER CoURT-MARTIAL.
General CraighiIl Tesiines strongly
for the Defence.

SAVANNAH. GA, April 6.-General
William z. Craighill. formerly chief of
engineers. was on the stand to-day before
the Carter court martial. He said he
considered the Savannah harbor work one
Of the best pieces Of engineering In this
or any other country. OF Captain Car
ter he said he considered him a man OF
unusual ability. Of great ambition and
devotion to his work and man IN
whom he had entire confidence in every
particular. lie declined 70 answer any
hypothetical questions.
Several other witnesses testified as 10
good results secured by Captain Carter
and as TO the satisfactory manner In
which the work was conducted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Mrs bridget Hogan De,a

Mrs. Bridget Hogan. widow Of Mr.. John
Hogan, died yesterday morning at sI5 A.
NJ. at her residence. No 7Ol Church street
In the 9th year OF her age.
She leaves three sons and three dauRh.
ters--namely, Messrs. Il. j.. w. J.. and /.
II. Hogan; Mrs. c. w Iohmann. Mrs. y
Murphy. and Miss NJ Hogan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
The stove ExnIadeI

An alarm OF fire was sent I'm from Roy
IN AT 5:2 yesterday afternoon. caused
by the explosion Of a gasoline stove m
No. us east Clay street, occupied bv NJ
A. j. overly. There was no damage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Appointed TO Major simons,s s,.c

Private Richard G. Salisbury. of the
Richmond Howitzers, has been appointed
quartermaster-se sergeant on the stan of
Major w. H.. Simons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
@. II. BERRY & CO.
Main and Tenth Streets.
FOR STATE DEFENCE.
BILL TO HE OFFERED IN CONGRESS
no PAY $4,000 TO VIRGINIA.
IT VILE Be USED FOR WAR PURPOSES
Sum to lie Asked, Represents That
Faid by Virginia for National De-
fence I'm 1912 Governor Tyler
Originated the Plan.
Originated the Plan.

1t is probable that there will be pre-
scented in Congress in few days a bill
appropriatng TO the state of Virginia
sum amounting 10 at least $4,000, to be
used for war purposes.
Governor Tyler and a number Of prom-
nent men in various sections Of the State
are interesting themselves in the plan.
and are in correspondence with the Vir-
Einia Senators and Congressman regard
ing the details Of the bill, and urging its
Introduction.
The plan originated with Governor Ty-
Ter. and though he has had time TO de-
vote but a few days thought 10 it, he
said last night he believed it was a wise
one. and very likely TO be carried out.
AT the beginning Of the war of 1872"
ne said to a Dispatch reporter last night.
virginia appropriated SllZOOo for the de-
fence Of the Union She was rich in those
days. and could well afford to expend
such a sum for the national defence.
Some years after the war with England
ended a bill was introduced in Congress
providing for the reimbursement Of the
State, but it failed of passage. Similar
have as often died.
MAY PAY VIRGINIA BACK.
"Now, il has occurred to me-" contin-
ued the Governor. that instead Of the
States appropriatng a hundred thou
sand or two hundred thousand dollars.
Tor the organization and equipment of the
troops she would be asked 10 furnish the
United States i'm the event of war it is
best TO ask Congress 10 bear this eX-
pense by paying a just debt / have in
terested several Well-knOwn Nirginans in
the matter, as well as our congressman,
be offered in few days.
The amount cannot be stated now;
whether the bin Will call for am appro-
priation of only the original SllIOM APP
proprlated. or whether interest will be
added, has not been decided. 1 think
there is the very best of reason for be-
lieving that the bill will pass"
The Governor has mentioned the matter
10 but few, and all have commended his
plan. 1t is realized that IL viii be absO-
lutely necessary for the State 10 cXpend
a large sum IN raising her troops in the
event OF war, and those tamiliar with
the Iigld economy now being practiced in
order TO meet present demands on the
state Treasury. and in anticipation of
these being Increased ia 1901, know that
81 will be a difficult matter TO dcfrdy the
cost OF raising troops and at the same
lime avoid defaulting in former obhga-
lions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
OFFERS 10 Raise "a Company.

Governor Tyler received yesterday an
other offer to raise and equip a military
company 90 be used in the event Of war
with Spain. a gentleman from the Val
ley. who would not allow either his name
or his county 10 be made public, offers TO
raise and equip al his own expense Il
company Of 100 men. He says ne does
not desire TO do so except in case OF war
and Governor Tyler says that should
war be declared he will certainly be al
lowed 10 raise his company. The Cow
ornor seemed greatly struck with the
patriotic generosity Of the gentleman's
offer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

NORFOLK, VA. April 6-(Special). ,
The Democratic City Committee to-nigh,
decided 10 hold the primary Tor the nomi'
nation OF salaried officers April 18th and
for other officers April glsl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

MUNICH, April 6.--An official bulletin
issued this evening on the condition OF
the King of Bavaria says. "The condi-
ton OF the King is not serious"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
The Appointment of Officers.

There has been considerable doubt as 10
how ofiiccfs of military organizations will
be selected in the event of the State
raising troops for the national defence.
The following paragraph. from an act
passed by the convention Immediately
after the adoption Of the ordinance of
secession in April, 1861, makes the matter
clear:
'"rhe acknowledgements and field officers
Of the provisional army shall be appointed
by the Governor by and with the advice
and consent Of the convention and the
captains and licutenants shall be an
pointed by the Governor by and with the
ndvice aud consent OF his advisory coun-
Gil. and the Governor shall commission
the same. But In the recess Of the con-
venuon. Che Governor may appoint the
general and field officers by and with the
advice and consent Of his advisory coun-
ell II the said officers cannot be sooner
appointed But the appointment OF such
officers shall be subject to ratification or
rejection by the convention at It's adj
Journed session. and their commissions
shall expire upon the adjournment Of the
convention. unless confirmed"
A Naval Division Being Formed.
An effort Is being made 10 form
naval division In this city. with. e,,e,.,.
prospect OF success Sergeants Isl ana
e. Il Johnson. OF Company II. Firs, ~
imeDr are the prime movers i'm the urde,-
taking. end they have already securea
the names OF more than fifty volunfeers
A. soon as siziy-lye names arc .,h.
hcribed TO tho roll Governor Tyler Ttn
he asked Tor permission 10 form the nr.
san'zauoh' II Is expected that the limit
VIII be reached within a dav ~, ,a'l
No men are being allowed 10 slen ~,
s'e ALREADY enlisted in any Of the mii,-
tsfy organizations OF the CITY ana 49,,
Ppyf't u meeting with the hearty CO.
o''iion OF the officers OF the regiment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

A close personal friend of General Lee
received letter from him yesterday. in
which the Consul-General stated that he
would stop at Habana until the clouds
fall, or until am recalled by the United
states Government" For the present. he
says, he is going right along, keeping I'm
the middle of the road" The last phrase
VIII strike Familiarity on the ears of Cen
cral Lees friends here. who viii remem
Der the refrain OF a song that he used
frequently to sing during his term as Cow
ernor OF this State
Mrs. Lee received cablegram from her
husband yesterday couched In reassuring
terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Norfolk Democratic Primaries.

Richmond, April 6. 1895.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-24
The Russian Wolf Hound.

Faroff Russia, where winters are so
severe that but for few months in the
entire year are the fields free from snow,
is the home Of breed of dogs known
there as the Borzoi, or Psovoi The
dogs are grand in aspect, with long,
flowing coats Of silken texture that de-
fy the terrible cold, and they are built
on lines that speak volumes for the an
tiquity of their origin. In this country
they are known as Russian wolf hounds
England is the country that has per-
haps done most for the breed. Some 10
years ago the Briton secured the best
that Russia had and bred them with
the exceeding Judgment he displays in
such matters. He today possesses be-
yond question some of the grandest liv-
ing. Within the past few years, how.
ever, Germany has made most wonder
full strides in breeding these dogs, and
together with the Briton, has brought
them very rapidly to the fore. Outing
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-24
The Feathered Hobo.

did you ever know that the English
sparrow is tramp" asked Depot Su.
perintendent Sanford the other day.
"Well, he is, and the worst kind of a
hobo. Recently l have seen flock OF
them fly from under the pilot of one To-
comotive to the pilot of an outgoing To-
comotive, and in that way they travel
over the country.
Sharp? Well should say So It's
the brightest bird know of, as have
maintained for a long time"
Mr.. Sanford was in dead earnest, and
the reporter went out to look for him
self at these tramp" sparrows As he
stood under the sheds at the union depot
a big Missouri Pacific engine came
along pulling in slowly from it's long
trip from st. Louis. No sooner had the
train come to standstill until out
from under the pilot of the locomotive
hoped dozen English sparrows. They
looked around as if to get their bear
ings, and then made straight for the
pilot of Burlington engine. They dis
appeared, and remained there until the
train pulled out
Sure enough the English sparrow is
a tramp. Evidently they are sharp
enough to know they will be transport
ed over the country without exertion.
1t may be that they enjoy the rapidly
moving engine, at least it evidently
pleases them to take free ride. Kan
sas City Times.