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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

CITY COMMITTEE ENTERS INTO
THE FIGHT FOR OFFICES.
Letter to he Sent Ont Urging Menu
bers of the Caucus to Vote Only
for Those Who Supported the
Regular Ticket.

The City Democratic Committee mel
at the Powhatan Club last night. pursu.
ant to a request OF five OF the members
made under the constitution OF the com
mittee.
The following resolution was offered,
soon after the meeting opened:
Resolved, That committee OF seven
members, consisting Of one member from
each ward, and the chairman OF the COM
mittee as chairman, be instructed TO
write letter to each member Of the
Democratic caucus OF the City Council,
which is soon to convene, and urge him
| TO vote for no person except regular
Democrats in making nominations for
offices to be filled by the Council"
There was a lengthy discussion as to
the right of the committee to take this
stand, but it was claimed TO be directed,
not at the City Council or individual
members Of that body but at the Demo
cratic caucus. The resolution was final
ly adopted by vote of 10 to 2.
The letter will be framed to-day or to-
morrow, and will be submitted to meet
ing Of the committee to be held at the
Powhatan Club at o'clock on Saturday
night. Copies will then be mailed to
every member of the Council.
THE OLD DOMINION ACTS.
The Old Dominion Democratic Club met
at Thon's Hall last night in executive
session. The attendance was small and
the meeting Of short duration At its
close there was given out a preamble
and resolution Of some length, which
had been adopted censuring City-Attor-
ney c. V. Meredith for not supporting
the party ticket and platform I'm 1896, and
petitionng the councilmen and Aldermen
from the ward not to vote for him, "and
thus carry out the expressed wishes of |
their constituents" 1t was ordered that |
a copy of the resolution be sent to each |
councilman and Alderman.
What effect the action of these two |
bodies will have on the fight for the city |
which is now engrossing
such large share Of the popular atten-
tion, cannot be estimated. 1t has seemed
to be the consensus of opinion among
prominent councilmen that Mr.. Meredith
would be the successful candidate. Mr..
Wendenburg' friends claim. however,
that a majority of the caucus have
pledged their votes TO that gentleman.
FIGHT OF-THE CAUCUS.
This will be the fight of the caucus. for
-heere is little excitement evidenced or
breath wasted over the other offices. SUI
Davis is satisfied that he
will again be appointed to the almshouse
)ver Mr.. Richard Carter, and Mr.. Nc
lowell says he has been pledged more
han sufficient votes to elect him Clerk
4 the Council committees over Mr.. Cor
lon.
Mr.. J. NJ. n. Allen, a member of the |
lily Democratic Committee from Mar
hall Ward, is a candidate for Assistant
las Inspector.
Mr.. Reuben T. Jennings, Jr.. who lately
an for Sheriff, is a candidate for Weigh &
Master Of the Second Market and Mr. Z
}. +. BEDFORD is an aspirant for Clerk of :
he First Market :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
AGUINADLO SWEEPING THINGS.
Fiiipinos I'm Singapore serenade
United States Consul There.

LONDON, June 9.-The Singapore cor
respondent of the Times, telegraphng
Tuesday, says:
"rhe local Philippine Insurgent Com
niittee received to-day a dispatch from
Aguinaldo. saying: We have taken all in
the province of Cavite and several towns
in the province of Babangas. We have
captured ten guns, COO rifles. and LOO
Spaniards from Spain. with 500 Philippine
Spaniards. killing 800. We are besieging
Biejo. In the church 800 Spaniards are
entrenched who must surrender soon.
We hear that the Governor-General pro-
poses TO capitulate
'The Fflipunos in Singapore serenaded
the United States Consul-General, MIR. e.
Spencer Pratt tonight. Before the sere-
made they presented him with an adj
dress. thanking him for sending Aqui-
naldo TO Admiral Dewey congratulating
Admiral Dewey, and expressing a desire
for the establishment of native govern
ment, under American protection.
THE spokesman, continuing. deprecated
restoration of the islands TO Spain or
their transfer TO any Power. and ex-
pressed his confidence that the natives
would prove their ability TO govern them
selves. The Filipinos then gave cheers
for America, England and Admiral
Dewey.
"Mr Pratt responded, and presented the
spokesman with an American flag, amid
great enthusiasm"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
NORTH CAROLINA AND THE ARMY.
Notwithstanding offered II. f..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WASHINGTON, June S-(Special)-
| Senator Pritchard stated to-day that the
| Republican members Of the North Caro-
| lima delegation in the House of Represen-
| tatives had held a conference with the
| President to-day in regard to army APP
pointments. They called the Presidents
attention to North Cardinals heroic part
in all the wars. from the Revolution down.
and emphasized the fact that the first
hero to lose his life in the present war
was Ensign Bagley, of North Carolina
They protested that the State was, there
fore, entitled TO more recognition in the
way OF army positions than she was get
ting.
The President acknowledged that there
was force in the argument. He said he
would give North Carolina a brigadier-
generalship, and asked the delegation to
agree on a suitable party. Senator Pritch-
ard telegraphed to General K. r. Hoke.
of Raleigh, to know If he would accept,
but at this writing an answer had not
been received. North Carolinians here
think General Hoke will decline briga-
dier-generalship. They say it is doubtful
NItNiti nc NOhih fN'h aNNtPA a iiidJpi-
generals commission. He Is q man OF
affairs and a Democrat He was major
general in the Confederate army.
The delegation is considering the name |
of observation-disclosures General Boyd for |
a brgadler-generalship, but Boyd says If |
there is going to be no fighting he does
not wish to give up his present position
fOrt one in the army
The name of General W. =. Roberts.
who was the youngest brigadier-general
I'm the Confederacy was also mentioned
Hiram T. Grant of Goldsboro', who was
to-day nominated TO be paymaster. with
the rank of major. was slated for the
position of Sergeant-at-Arms Of the SEN
ate when an effort was made to reorganize
the Senate He was selected by the Pres
dent at the request Of Senator Pritch-
ard.
Mr.. William latham, son OF the Ia te
Latham, OF the First
District Of North Carolina, is to be APP
pointed a second-lieutenant in the regu-
ar army. at the request of Representa-
i've Skinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
Rev. MIR. stringfeIIor Leaves.

The Rev. Frank Stringfellow, chaplain
of the Fourth Regiment. Virginia Volun-
teers, left yesterday evening via the At
lantic-Coast Line for Jacksonville, Fla,
where he will join his command. For
some years past he has been rector of the
Episcopal churches in Nelson county
where he has done a great work The
vestry of the parish unanimously de-
clined 10 accept his resignation, but
granted him a leave of absence till the
war is over.
The members of Mr.. Stringfellow's
family and some Of his close personal
friends went 10 the Union Depot to see
him off and say good-by. The gallant
scout Of the Army OF Northern Virginia,
though SO years old, was as full OF life
and martial ardor last night as when he
followed the plume of the peerless Lee.
Mr.. Mann 3 Valentine Jr., who pre-
scented Mr. Stringfellow with his uni
form, supplemented this graceful gift
by sending the departing chap
lain six packages Of beef juice
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

| lieye, despite ali evidence 10 the con.
trary, that his squadron is well on the
way TO the Philippines. The peace pos.
sibilities continue TO be discussed. Some
sanguine people urge that negotiations
might be opened at once. All sensible
people continue 10 say, as they have
been saying for weeks past. that. sh0r,
Of miracles, there is no doubt Of the final
result of the unequal struggle and thI.
the longer the struggle continues The
greater will be the sacrifices. But [
still fail to perceive in any Influential
quarter a readiness 70 act on this con-
viction.
ION Analysing the opinion that the
psychological moment for starting peaca
negotiations has arrived, / found 10 was
based, not on the consciousness that
Spain Is rapidly exhausting her De-.
sources, but on the belief that the great
majority Of Americans have already trtd
OF the war; that President Mckinley is
consequently. becoming unpopular, and
that the peace suggestions of the Pars
edition OF the New York Herald were
inspired by President Mckinley himself
SPAIN IN NO HURRY FOR PEACE.
"As for Spain, my friends maintain
that she is in no hurry, as recent events
have shown her powers OF passive resist
ance to be far greater than had been sup
posed. The conquest Of Cuba, they say,
will require two years, at the least, and
probably much more time, and n the
island is ever conquered, II viii be- they
argue. a white elephant for the United
States. The conclusion is, that America
has much more reason than spain 10 d.
sire a termination Of hostilties Such on
attitude is hardly likely 10 serve the
cause Of peace. / venture even 20 de-
clare that during recent days, we have
drifted away from. rather than toward,
the goal all reasonable people desire 70
reach"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
O.H.BERRY & co.,
Main and Tenth SITS.
AUGUSTA In DESPAIR.
HE THUS REPORTS TO THE Gov
EMINENT AT MADRID.
PHILIPPINE REVOLT GENERAL.
Manila 10 he Attacked by Land and
Sea-Spaniards Said TO He Taking
Refuge In the Fortified Part of the
Town.

MADRID, June s, A +. M.-The follow
August. dated at Manila, June Sd, has
been published:
The situation is very grave. Aguinaldo
has succeeded in stirring vp.the country
and the telegraph lines and railways are
being cut. / am without communication
with the provinces. The province Of
Cavite has completely rebelled, and the
towns and villages are occupied by nu-
merous bands.
"A Spanish column defends the Zapote
line 10 prevent the enemy from invading
the province Of Manila, but the foe has
Moron. so that Manila will thus be at
tackled by land and sea.
Il am striving to raise the courage of
the inhabitants, and will exhaust every
means of resistance; but / distrust the
natives and the volunteers. because there
have already been many assertions. Ba-
coor and linus have already been seized
by the enemy The Instruction has
reached great proportions, and II / can
not count upon the support of the coun-
try the forces at my disposal will not
suffice 10 hold the ground against two
enemies
General Correa, Minister of War. and |
Captain Aunon. Minister Of Marine, have |
gone to the palace to confer with the |
Queen Regent as to General Augustus |
communication.
1t is reported that the Spaniards at
Manila have already been compelled to
take refuge in the fortified part of the
town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall this evening at o'clock.


Hall this evening at O'clock.
Misses Maud G. Dunn and Belle q. Gar
rett, OF Caroline county. who have beer
visiting Mrs. Claude Lyon. of No. 20
south Laurel street. have returned home
The lakewood Memorial Association has
elected the following officers: President,
Miss Ruby Bodeker; vice-PresidentI Mrs.
Stephen T. Beveridge; Secretary Mrs.
Lula McPhail; Treasurer Mrs. ID. G.
Richardson.
A pigeon was recently caught and killed
by cat I'm King and Queen county. OPP
posite West Point. having brass ring
on one leg marked ''D X" and me-
tallic ring on the other leg marked TX.
550a2" The rings are in the possession
Of w. @. Brooks, of West Point.
Intelligence has been received here that
DR.. George II. Booker Is seriously i'll at
his home in Russellville. Campbell county.
Miss Page Booker has returned to Rich
mond, having been the guest OF Mrs. Rich
ard Towson, on Vermont Avenue, Wash
ington.
The First Police Station IS undergoing
thorough renovation, being white
washed, papered. and generally repaired.
Congressman r. II. Thorp. OF the Fourth
District, was In the city yesterday. II
is said that Mr.. Thorp will be strongly
opposed at the next election.
Mr.. John Il. Gibson, OF Norfolk; who
was local manager for the Long Distance
Telephone Company there. is in the city
temporarily, acting as manager of the
long-distance office here, Mr.. c. A. Hunter
having been appointed TO take charge Of
the Atlanta office. No successor to Mr..
Rood has yet been appointed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

Our Straw Hat business is de-
scribed in a jif'y. In variety and
excellence you're at the home
place in our stock. We're con-
tent with less profit than the ex-
elusive halter, because it is not a
dependable stock-then, you have
our assurance that If anything
goes wrong during the "life of the
hat you get your money back.
Caps.
Won't blow off; can be knocked
off or crushed and put in your
pocket AL sorts here-25c. up.
Crash Suits.
Old Sol will soon be putting the
notion in your head Ready when
you are--S3.50 up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
DEBT ON HOBsON HOMESTEAD.
Father Of Merrimac Hero Has Ten
dered the Amount Due

CINCINNATI, o., June SIN view Of
the published statement that the home
stead, at Greensboro, Ala, occupied by
the mother of Lieutenant Hobson, the
Merrimac hero, was heavily mortgaged,
and that a popular subscription was
started to release it, the Times-Star wired
to that city for the facts, and to-day re-
ceived this reply:
Greensboro, Ala, June S.-Your in
quiry received. Judge Hobson has ten
dered TO the mortgage company the
amount due on the mortgage. There is a
dispute as to the amount of the debt,
but the money is in hand to pay any
amount due. and no aid is needed of any
sort. Please publish this
(Signed II. G. BENNERS,
Editor Beacon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
MORLEY on ANGLo-sAxON PACT.
Americas Irish VOte-Scourge OF
European MiIitarism.

LONDON, June S.-The Right Hon.
John Morley QiberaD. NJ. p, speaking
at Leeds this evening and refer
ring TO the recent Birmingham
speech of the Secretary of state
for the Colonies, the Right Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain, on the subject At an
Anglo-Saxon alliance, said that he did
not believe a word of all the gloomy
talk about Englands isolation and
threatening prospects" unless she Sc
cured an alliance with Germany or
America.
EngIand's naval power is gigantic;
her financial resources and credit are
firmer than ever" said Mr.. Morley.
''and the spirit of her people to repel In
Vasion or protect their rights is as great
as at the beginning of the century. The
whole country desires more intimate re-
lations with the United States. an end
always diligently worked for by Lord
Salisbury and Mr. Gladstone II is in
conceivable, however, that a treaty be-
tween Great Britain and the United
states could be entered upon without
taking into consideration the Irish vote
IN America. If the vote is against tho
treaty IL is not the fault of the Liberal
party"
Proceeding to discuss the kind OF aui-
ance intended, Mr.. Morley said: 'If it is |
an alliance for peace and harmonious CO. |
operation for mutual good, IL will indeed |
be the dawn OF brighter days. But is that |
what Is intended, or is 1t 10 be an alliance |
between the Jingoes of America and the /
Jlngoes OF England-an alliance not for
peace, but for menace and war?
I'VE shall see. but know tens OF thou-
nj
america believe that hardly any moro
nexpressible calamity could befall man
kind than that a community. as lincoln
1obly said, conceived in freedom. and
dedicated to the happiness of free and
equal men, should entangle themselves
IN the unrest OF militarism. which is the
torment and scourge of the Old World"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
PHILIPPINE TRANSPORT SHIPS.
A Number Cbartered-Others May BE
Impressed.

WASHINGTON. June S-Assistant-
Secretary Meiklejohn has chartered the
steamships Indiana, Morgan City, and
City of Para for the transportation of
troops TO the Philippines; has closed a
contract for the Victoria, Olympia. and
Arizona. OF the Northern Pacific Steam
ship Line, and has secured the privilege
OF acquiring the Tacoma and the Column
bia. If needed-all five on condition that
they are given an American register. lie
has also ordered impressed into service
the Senator. Queen, and City of Pueblo,
OF the Pacific Coast Steamship Company,
IL found satisfactory
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
Wedding I'm Rappahannock.

WASHINGTON, VA, June S-(Spe-
cial.) at high noon Miss Mary
Il. Jordan became the wife Of Rev. Sidney
q. Fergus, of Martinsburg, w. Va. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Richard
Ferguson, in the Methodist, church at this
place. The wedding march was very
sweetly rendered by Miss ETA Hisle. Mr..
ii. II. Sleet acted as best man and Miss
Blanche Eastman as maid of honor. The
bride has host of friends I'm this county.
The groom is well-known on account of
his gallantry in the civil war. He was
one Of Mosby's most daring soldiers.
Friends Of the couple extend to them best
wishes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
LATER RETURNS FROM OREGON.
Geer's Plurality for Governor Al
ready 1870 over King.

PORTLAND. ORE. June S.-Practical-
ly complete returns from twenty-five out
OF thirty-two counties of the state give
the following results:
For Governor-Geer Republcan), 1858;
King FusionisD. 2S,O7S. Geer's plurality,
1870.
For Congressman - First District
Tongue Republiean). 1854: Weatch Gu
sionisb, 1898 Tongues plurality, 1853.
Second District-Moody Republican),
l5.SSI; Donaldson FusonisO. 1924
Moody's plurality, 46l3.
Geer's plurality for Governor will be
increased by the complete returns.
The Legislature win stand as follows:
neutrality-suspicious., a. opposition. s.
House-Republlcans, A.; opposition l6.
Joint neutrality-suspicious., 6S; opposi-
tion. 20.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
SUPPOSED Spy IN THE roms.
No Troops Had Left Tampa Up to
Tuesday Morning.

ATLANTA. GA. June s.--George Ed
ward Vanderbilt supposed 10 be a spy.
and giving his address as 25l Fourteenth
street, East Side. New York. was brought
TO Fort Mcpherson late tonight. under
guard. He was arrested at Tampa Mon
DAY as a suspicious character. and be-
ing unable 10 give a clear account Of his
movements. was sent TO the military
prison az Atlanta.
Vanderbilts guards state that no troops
had left Tampa up 10 the time OF their
departure Tuesday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
A Warming.

Yonkers Statesman.)
The Father: That young man who used
to call on you and stay so late is in the
navy now, ! understand?
The Daughter: Yes. Papa; and think
OF III His boat has been disabled. The
last / heard OF him he was being towed
in.
Well. dor't let me see him around here
all hours OF the night. or you will see
him being toed out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
MAKES THINGS HOT FOR SPANISH.
GunbOat Leyden at Cardenns BlaIes
Away Mt Them.

KEY WEST, FLA, June San auxili-
airy gunboat, which arrived here this
morning from Cardenas, reports all Quie,
there, except that the auxiliary guuboat
Leyden is making things very lively for
the Spaniards by blazing away az them
whenever she sees a movement on the
Spanish gunboats or on the defensive
works at Cardenas.
The British collier Roath a sister ship
OF the Restormel. was held up on June
4th by an American gunboat Not re-
spending promptly 10 a blank shot, a
solid shot was sent across her. Next day
she was held up by a second gunb0at
and obeyed Immediately
The Roath was I'm ballast, bound f0r
Mobile, from San Juan de Porto Rico.
where she had discharged her cargo ot
coal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
DIR. wharton on for Tampa.

BALTIMORE. MD, June S-(Spec.al)-
Dr' II. NJ. Wharton left Baltimore this
afternoon on a steamer Of the old Bay
Line for Norfolk, en- route for Tampa
Here DR.. Wharton viii do eyangeistic
work among the soldiers. The work is
under the direction OF u. l.. Moody, who
has secured permission from Secretary
Alger TO hold religious meetings and dis
tribute literature among the men IN the
different encampmeuts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
Money-Orders for the Soldiers.
lWashington Starl

For the convenience Of the troops n,
Camp Alger, near Falls Church. Va. the
Post-Office Department has opened there
money-order office as q branch az The
Washington office. To be known as
Camp Alger Postal Station. Washington,
ID. c."
"A money-order office has also been
opened at Chickamauga Park as a branch
OF the Chattanooga. Tenn, office. IN
be known as ''Chlckamauga parry
Postal Station, Chattanooga, Tenn" so
that soldiers may receive payment on
money-orders within the lines OF the en-
campment. Persons desiring TO send
money orders to soldiers at these camps
should request that they be drawn as
above.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Bette Burwell Booker has returned
from New York.
Mrs. John Jackson and Miss DuvaI and
several Others from Richmond are at M
II. b. Fftzhugh's cottage. at Virgin !.
Beach.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Grace Helen Spear TO Mr.. Thomas c.
Ruffin, which takes place June nth, at
Grace Episcopal church.
meeting for the reorganization OF the
Virginia Ramabai Society will be held at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
MRS. ATKINSON NOT GUILTY.
End OF the Long and Noted Case
Against the Lady.

CLEVELAND, o., June S.--A special
from Chenille. w. Va, says:
The jury last night returned a verdict
of not guilty in the indictment in which
Mrs. Atkinson, wife of the Governor,
was co-defendant.
This ends the long and noted case i'm
which Mrs. Atkinson was charged with
forgery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
Hobson for President.
CPh.ladelphIa n,

AT odd times during the war" an
nounced the Kornville kaleidoscope yes
terday we have supported Captain Sss-
bee, Fitzhugh Lee. and Admiral Dewey
Tor the presidency; but. in view OF recent
circumstances We are compelled 10 state
that our vote and Influence will now 80
TO Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hob
son."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
LOST wATER-BARGE HEARD FROM
Members OF Her Crew DID Not suffer.
They Are Snfe

BALTIMORE, June S.--Fiye men We're
picked up from drifting United states
water-tender of Hatteras Monday, and
were landed in this city to-day by the
steamer William Lawrence. The tender
In charge OF Quartermaster Frank ONelI
and four seaInen, was being towed from
Norfolk TO Key West by the steamship
Leonidas. She broke loose during a gale
Sunday. The men had plenty OF food on
board the tender and suffered no hard
ships. They left tonight for Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

ceeded IN having an additional sub-sta-
ton ordered, while the Office has also
been made money1order depository.
Mr.. Reed says the present Office Is In
adequate, and regrets that the appro-
priation for public building for Newport
News could not be passed the present
session,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June s.--(Spe-
cial.)-Postmaster Fred Reed of New
port News. Is here on business with the
department. The increase In the bust.
ness OF the office since he took charge
has been about % per cent, and he sue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
RIchmonders I'm New York.

NEW YORK, June s-(Special)-A.
Engle, Savoy; j. A. jenkins and wife,
Grand Union; f. d. Hotchkiss. Holland;
q. i. Jones' Glsey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
raymastershin connrmed.

WASHINGTON, June S-The senate
to-day confirmed the nomination Of $ 5
Harvey. OF Florida. TO be an additional
paymaster In the army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
Colonel Whitehead. Condition

ASHLAND. VA, June s.-(Special)-
Colonel Whitehead Is resting quietly to-
night. but his condition IL not improved.