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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
OUTRAGEOUS, INDEED
A NEGRO PRISONER RESCUED FROM
JAIL BY BLACK SOLDIERS.
CITIZENS OF TAMPA INDIGNANT.
The Accused Had Fired on a Party
of Colored Women, but His own
Race Appeared TO sympathi,c With
Him.
Him.,

TAMPA, FLA, August s.-The peopl.
of this city are still excited over the bold
jail delivery of Saturday night. It was an
experience Tampa never had before. The
citizens generally express the greatest
wonder that the officer in command of
the Ninth Cavalry should have allowed
such conduct. They hear rumors on every
side that the entire work was done under
the sanction of the captain in command,
and they do not know what to say.
PROMPT ACTION NEEDED.
Sheriff Spencer notified Governor Blox-
ham yesterday morning, while the train
was still within the boundaries of the
State, and suggested that he take sons
steps to secure the rescued man. The
Governor wired back that under the cir
cumstances nothing could be done,
Sheriff Spencer then sent deputy to
General Coppinger's headquarters, and
the matter was reported to his adjutant.
He requested that statement of facts
be reduced to writing and submitted to
him for reference to General Coppinger.
10 N.'N NAeNAh NVhAh httEo OuN Va tic CAdtt
in the mean time. the Sheriff declined to
make a formal complaint. What he want
ed was prompt action, and finding that he
could not get this, he nursed his wrath.
DISCHARGED THE JAILER.
One Of the first things the Sheriff did
to-day was to discharge Jailer Blount
The Sheriff took the position that his
man surrendered to the demand Of the
mob too readily; that if ne had resisted
for only a few minutes he would havn
gained time enough for the posse of citi-
zens TO arrive at the jail. Some people
criticise the Sheriff for his summary ac-
tion toward the jaller, claiming that Mr.
Blount was taken at a disadvantage. It
Is stated and known to be a fact that the
jailers wife and three of his children
were quite i'll in the living apartment of
the jail. Besides this, the iailer had been
i'll. and Saturday was the first day he had
been on duty since his illness. All these
things, his friends claim, are extenuating
circumstances But the Sheriff says that
the situation was a critical one, and the
jailer should have made some resistance,
as he was notified that the mob was
coming. and had all the advantage in the
way of being in a mob-proof Jail.
THE NEGROES KNEW ABOUT IT.
1t developed yesterday that a large
number of negroes of the city knew as
early as O'Clock Saturday afternoon
that the negro soldiers were going to
make an attack upon the Jail, but they
never breathed a word of it. This negro
soldier was arrested for shooting among
a lot of colored women. IL was entirely
for the protection of that race, and they
knew this, yet they never gave the slight
est warning to the white people OF what
was going 10 be done
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
COLONEL TANNERS FUNERAL.
His Remains Laid to Rest with
Solemn Services.

All that was mortal of Colonel William
Il. Tanner was laid to rest yesterday
beneath the sod Of beautiful Hollywood,
and the remains were followed TO their
last resting place by a large concourse
of friends.
The funeral took place at II o'clock
from the Second Baptist church. The SER
vices We're conducted by Rev. DR.. l. Nor
ton Mercer, of West-View Baptist church,
assisted by Rev. Drs. William f.. Hatcher,
OF Grace-Street Baptist church, and j..
NJ. Sitter, of Grocer Seminary.
The church was filed almost to over
flowing with sorrowing friends of the de-
ceased, when at IL o'clock the remains,
encased in a magnificent casket. almost
hidden from view beneath a wealth of
lovely floral designs, were borne up the
aisle The Wednesday Club and the Phil
harmonic Society, in both of which mGsi-
cal organizations the deceased held mem
bership were in the choir loft, and the
music. sweet and touching was rendered
by them.
After the casket walked Richmond
Commandery of knights Templar, in uni
form and Richmond Lodge, No. TO- A. f.
and A. NJ. while after them came the
veterans from Lee Camp, in uniform.
The service was opened with prayer by
DIR. Sitter, and feryent prayers were Of
fered as well by Drs Mercer and Hatcher.
DE- Mercer read selections from the
Psalms and the hymns which the de-
ceased best loved were sung The service
at the grave was conducted by the Ma
sons.
Death of Mr.. James III. Thurston.
Mr. James Harvey Thurston, third son
OF James It. and e. j. Thurston, died
in Pittsburg Sunday morning. Mr.. Thurs
ston had been in falling health for some
months. and had gone to the above-
named city for medical treatment. With
the lovers Of music, Mr.. Thurston was
a great favorite, and he will be sadly
missed by them. Possessing tho touch
Of master hand the memory of his
rare music will linger In the hearts Cd
those who loved him for himself and his
genius. AS a son and brother, he was
faithful and true; as a friend, sincere
and ever thoughtful of the little things
that often carry with them so great sig
nificance. The remains reached the city
yesterday afternoon. The funeral will
take place from the residence. 3i2 north
Fifth street, this afternoon at o'clock.
Other Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs. Martha A. Lucy died on Sunday
at the residence OF her son, Mr.. Enders
Mrs. Lucy was In her 9th
year. She was stricken with paralysis
about a week ago and never rallied.
Her funeral took place from the resi-
dence. No. 1922 Hanover street, yesterday |
afternoon at o'clock.
Information has been received in Full |
ton OF the death at Bowie. Tex. on July |
Blst, Of Mrs. Jennie Morgan. Mrs. Nor |
gan was n Miss Mandy. and her parents |
now reside on Fulton street. She was |
married in Fulton six years ago. She
leaves a husband three children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
KILLED by LIGHTNING.
Two of Our Soldiers Victims of
Electricity In Florida.

MIAMI, FLA, August Sat 1890 A NJ.
to-day Corporal +. X. HUMPHREYS, of
Company +, First Texas, and Charles
Gill, of Company G., First Louisiana, were
instantly killed by lightning during
heavy electric storm. They were just
passing into the cold-drink stand of Fred.
Rutter, near the depot, when a bolt of
lightning struck the building just over
the door Two other soldiers were
stunned and one Of them IS in a critical
condition. The First Texas Regiment was
loading, and there were hundreds of sol
diers around and in the building. Under
the left arm extending down the side on
the body of Humphries is an impression
of trees that stand but a few feet from
the building, which is as natural as a
photograph The bodies will be sent home
for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
SENIOR sAGAsTA MAKES A DENIAL.
Says He Has Not CabIed Concerning
spain's Reply.

MADRID. August g. p. M.-Senor Sa-
gasta, when asked to-day by the corre-
spondent OF the Associated Press. whether
there was any truth in the statement
cabled to the United States that he had
cabled direct TO Washington on the sub
ject of Spain's acceptance of the Ameri-
can peace conditions, categorically and
emphatically denied that he had sent any
such communication.
The Premier added: 1.-THE negotiations
will follow the usual diplomatic course,
and NJ. Cambon. the French Ambassador
at Washington. will present Spain's note
to President Mckinley"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

from Washington. he called on Admirai
McNair. the superintendent OF the Nava'
Academy, and later on -.dmirai Cer'era'
who is occupying a house in the same
row with the superintendents residence
Here he and the Spanish prisoners ex-
changed "reminiscences OF their former
meeting, when Hohson was rescued from
the waters of Santiago harbor.
Lieutenant Hobson afterwards called on
Commander Edwin White and oiicers.
Quite a crowd Of people gathered at the
station 70 see him Off. and he went
through the usual routine OF handshaking
and returning thanks for congratulations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
The New mud Popular Books
az Hunter & Co.'S.
A Useful Novelty.

A very useful and by far the most
novel thing Of It's kind Is the Laundry
List gotten out by the Seaboard Air
Line The upper portion is an artistic
gem, beautifully executed, having attach
cd z number Of blanks. one for each
week. containing a list OF all the articles
OF the wash and padded In the form OF a
calendar. These may be procured by en-
closing 5 cents IN stamps TO cover post
age, from any Of the representatives Of
the Seaboard Airline. or from Il. J. An
derson, General Passenger Agent, Ports.
mouth Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
international Christian Workers'
Associntion Mectinn, black Noun
tain " C. August iE-3O lsOa

Account Of tho above occasion the SOUTH
ern railway will sell tickets from points
on It's line to Black Mountain. n. c.. and
return. at rate OF one frst-class faro for
the round trip. Tickets on sale August
18th to 2lth, inclusive; 1nal limit Of all
tickets. RETURNING September B. 1883
Black Mountain Is situated IN the heart
OF that mountainous section of Western
North Carolina known a. tho Land OF
the Sky" widely famed for tho loftiness
OF The mountain peaks surrounding IL and
for it's scenic beauty. Tho trip 10 Black
Mountain is n most pleasant and pictures
que one, being directly through this beau
uful region
Further informal ton chcorfully furnish-
ed by Agents Southern Railway. or c. w.
Westbury. Travelling Passenger Agent,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
sHAFTER AND TORAL CONFER.
An IntervieY Concerning the Trans
narration of the Spaniards.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, August $500
p M.-General Shafter and the Spanish
General Toral, held a consultation at
,be nalace this afternoon with regard TO
,he embarkation of the Spanish prison.
ers of war. AS a result or the confer
ence. 1. 600 OF the Spanish SICK and wound
ed will be taken on Doard the Alicante to-
morrow morning ana sent 10 spain as
snon as the vessel IS properly loaded.
There is TO be no ounehing or waiting
OF transports. Each VIII san as soon as
:. " 80 no loaded after arrival here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
SEEKING THE LOST SHIP.
Investigating the Alleged Wreck on
the Newfoundland Coast.

ST. JOHNS. N. F., August S.-The
French warship Manche has returned
from the Straits Of Belle Isle, where she
went TO inquire into the reported loss of
a transatlantic steamship. She cruised
along the coast and found number Of
fishermen who had secured loose deals,
apparently part of some steamer which
had sunk, but she could find nothing TO
identify the lost vessel. If any there has
been.
The Manche herself narrowly escaped
collision with an iceberg during the fog.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
SECRETARY DAY MAY RESIGN.
He Declines TO Discuss This Matter
or to Commit Himself.

WASHINGTON, August S,-The publish
cd report of the intention of Secretary
Day to resign the Office OF Secretary OF
State. upon the termination of the pres
ent war, is based upon statements that
were made at the time he assumed office,
to the effect that he would consent TO
hold IL but short time. No official utter
ance as 10 the Secretary's purposes liz
now obtainablc, and Secretary Day him
self declines TO make any statements on
the subject. so it cannot be ascertained
positively whether or not the period of
time which he had in mind as the length
of his service when he assumed office has
about expired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
HAVE NO DESIRE TO DELAY.
The DOns VIII Not Resort to Fabian
Tactics.

LONDON, August 9-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Times says: ''The
promptitude with which the Spanish
Cabinet accepted the terms on receipt OF
the American explanations shows that
It does not desire to waste time in dill
tory procedure. The question, when dl-
rect negotiations will begin. is rather
doubtful, probably because the Cabinet is
resolved to act scrupulously I'm accordance
with the letter and spirit Of the Consti-
tuition, and the best authorities disagree
I'm the Interpretation Of constitutional law.
IT is believed that the direct negotiations
will occur in Paris"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
The Cerutti Claim.

LONDON, August s-The Rome cor
resnondent OF the Times, denying tho
r,mor that the Italian Cabinet Council
has decided 10 send additional men-or- war
to colombia In connection with the Ce-
rutti claim. says: ITALY would prefer
Colombia not to court needless humllla-
,Ion. but unless am totally misinformed.
she government viii maintain the instruc.
tions already given to Admiral Candlnat.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
TROOPS FROM TAMPA.
Eleven Train-Loads VIII Pass
Through Richmond To-Day.

Four trains OF the Atlantic-Coast Line
passed through Richmond last night, car
rying the horses and eqGipage OF the
Ninth Cavalry, which has been stationed
at Tampa
The troops are being taken to Montauk
Point, L. l.. TO prepare the camp for Cen
eral Skaters army In addition to the
re gulars which are being moved, the
Coast Line is also transporting detach-
ment of the Rough Riders. which did not
get TO Santiago from Tampa. These will
be through some time this afternoon. The
Coast Line will handle eleven train-loads
of troops to-day and tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
THERE MAY DE TROUBLE.
A Madrid Papers Comment on
Spain's Message.

MADRID, August s. 9 A. M.-The Libe-
raj this morning says;
1.-THE government accepts the United
states conditions ad referendum, believing
that IL is not authorized to cede territory
without the vote of the Cortcs. If Nc
Kinley objects the Cortes VIII be CO..
voxed this month. fresh note from
president Mckinley, replying TO Spain's
reply. Is expected during the course OIL
this week
continuing, the Liberal expresses the
opiniok. that certain passages OF SPANS
reply may lead to an exchange OF cable
messages OF critical nature. possibly
creating fresh difhcultiea"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
THE WATER STILL VERY MUDDY
The River Failing and May Soon De-
gin to Clear.

There is no. improvement In tho condi-
tion of the water which the people OF
Richmond have TO use Cor drinking ana
general domestic purposes. II Is almost
thick with mud.
Rarely have our people been afflicted
with such muddy water for so long pc
riod as this year. Rains have been fire.
ouent and heavy throughout the summer,
and an unusual quantity OF red clay from
Albemarle and Fluvanna has been wash
ed down 10 the James by the RiYanna
The river IS now five feet above com
mon tide at Columbia, and falling; so,
unless there Is more rein. the waters OF
the James may begin to clear up In a few
days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
knight. OF Pxthins.

The grand encampment meets at In
dianapolis August 2ed-2Jtll. and Supreme
Lodge grand session meets August nth
September 10th. Special low rates via
Chesapeake and Ohio from Richmond.
$3.50. Tickers sold August 18th. 10Th. and
2ist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
shnfter's Health Report.

WASHINGTON. August S.-The follow
ing is General Skaters sanitary report
for August 7th: Total sick. 3.sis: total
number OF fever cases, 2.i9S; total num-
Der of new cases, az; total number OF
fever eases returned 10 duty. Acs; deaths
August 7th. IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
Rev. Mr.. Williams. House Robbed.

Rev. George +. Williams. OF Church Hill.
swore out q warrant yesterday for the
arrest OF Junius Ragnall. a colored youth
OF about Is years. Ragnall was charged
with entering the residence of Mr. viii
liams and stealing a pocket-book and
some small articles. Officer Brown OF
the First District. found Ragnall last
night and put him under arrest. with
headquarters at the First Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
Rest Linen Paper In the Market
for The pricc-i5c. per pound. Hunter Co.
"HeIIo. Old POInt.v "HeIIo! New
lpvI..v

Tho Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company. on August 26, opened n
new Toll-Lne Pay Station In the Offices
Of the Richmond Transfer Company. at
No. 903 east Main street. This station
IS for the use Of the public. II has equip
ped this station for conversations with
distant points on it's own lines and on
the lines OF the American Telephone and
Company. This station has a
sound-proor booth and conversations
may be carried OF with strict privacy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
FRANCE ORDERS HER RELEASE.
Diplomatic Correspondence About
the Captured Steamer Rodriguez.

the Captured steamer Rodriguez.
PARIS, August S-The Temps to-day
says:
Fresh and energetic instructions have
been sent to NJ. Cambon, the French Am
bassador at Washington, TO secure the
release of the French steamer Olinde
Rodriguez. The Minister for Foreign At
fairs, for week past, has pointed out TO
the United States that her detention is
arbitrary and illegal, and has laid stress
on the fact that she has mail diplomatic
bags on board"
The French steamer Olinde Rodriguez
was captured by the New Orleans on July
18th off san Juan de Porto Rico, and was
taken as a prize into Charleston, s. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
Natures Combination.

Taskiras-a natural mineral water. .
fine medicine and beverage. See al. IN
this paper. Bottles carbonated; demi-
johns. ol3!n ; gallons lplain). $i.25.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
THE WANDERER RETURNS.
She il Detained I'm Quarantine at
Tampa-Prominent Cubnns.

Tampa-Pr0minent Cubans.
TAMPA, FLA, August s.--After an ex-
citing trip to the coast Of Cuba. the
Wanderer has returned here to get into
trouble. She came in early this morning
and large number Of Cubans landed be-
fore she had settled her anchors. IL was
found then that she did not have clean
bill of health from the quarantine sta
ton. and no one else vas allowed to land
by the Collector OF Customs.
An exciting exchange Of kilograms has
followed to-day between the Treasury and
War departments. The Wanderer was re-
fused permission 10 land, but Secretary
Alger wired Lieutenant Heard OF the
Third Artillery, who was in command,
TO come 10 Port Tampa al once. and this
he.did, claiming a right TO land under
the orders
PROMINENT CUBANs.
DR.. Mendose Capote Vice President OF
the Cuban republic, and General Amelio
Nunez arrived in the city this morning,
and as soon as the question Of the Wan
derer Is settled she will be loaded again
and these gentlemen will embark for
Cuba, and viii join General Gomezs
forces.
The Fifth Cavalry was ordered 20 move
TO a permanent camp-ground to-day and
were told that they would be required 20
remain there until October, when they
would go 10 Porto Rico.
The reports sent out about sickness In
this region running into such large num-
bers is not borne out by the facts. The
regiment was generally In good health.
If not spirits There Is little sickness
among them, according to the hospital
report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

Uncle sam should provide his soldiers
going to Cuba and Manila with bottle
OF DR. Segert's Angostura Bittors. A
panscea against fevers. dysentery. etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
The Weati1er.

" WASHINGTON. ID. C.. August
lSTlRM s.-Forecast for Tuesday:
For Observation-Disclosures storms:
| cooler. westerly winds.
T,r North and South CARDINAL Rains:
16oler In the interior; south 20 southwest
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
FOR Diseases of the Liver, stomach.
and Kidneys

the watcr OF the Greenorisr whi.s sulphur
spTirss Is the most valuable In America.
frRcELL, LADD & Co. Wholesale Agsnta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
A GOO Page Ledger 81.

Special prices in Blank Books this week.
Hunter q Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
uopsox MEETS CERyERA.
They Exchange "Reminiscences mt
.,n.uoifs-Much HandshakinG.

ANNAPOLIS. MD. August s,-Nayal-
constructor r. p. Hobson Mas In the city
sor several. hours to-day. having arrived
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

Judgment, pushed him steadily forward.
and he leaves very valuable estate. In
addition to his large tobacco business. Mr..
Vaughan was one Of the directors OF the
Blue Ribbon Baking Powder Company.
and one of the directors of the Mutual
Guarantee Building and .aan Company.
Mr.. Vaughan was o. OF the most
heavily insured men in Richmond. He Is
known to have had policies on his life
aggregating s273,0oo and the sum may
have been even larger. About three years
ago Mr.. Vaughan took out two policies
of 10000 each, and since then he had
sought to add another $4,000, but did not
pass the medical examination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
WE'LL DESERVED POPULARITY.

The fair name which Mr.. Vaughan
leaves behind him Is more valuable than
all his worldly goods. His naturally
sunny nature, his frankness of manner,
his rugged honesty, and broad charity.
endeared him to all who knew him. and
drew about him wide circle OF friends.
who loved him for the good that was in
him, and that shed lustre over his life.
He was devoted to his business, and con-
Quoted 1t upon the highest plane. He
was a man Of fine judgment, and his adj
vice was often sought and always read
lily given. The Tobacco Trade. of which
he had been a member for perhaps a
quarter of a century, had in him a
Haunch and loyal friend. The interests
Of the trade were close to his heart, and
when a committee was recently appoint
ed to prepare new constitution and
bylaws, looking to broadening the SCOPE
OF the organization, IL was most natural
that Mr.. Vaughan should have been made
a member of the committee.
Deceased was a devoted husband and
father, public-spirited citizen, a helm
full and loyal friend, and a man whose
deeds Of charity will live in the hearts
of many.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
LACK OF PROPER SANITATION.

General John POLAND Dies from
This Disease-He Contracted II Mt
ChicISamauGa-Step 10 Remedy the
EVIL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAY was clear and warm.
state Of thermometer:

Mean tannssasure ........s......-Hs] 9
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-22
LIQUOR RAIDS YESTERDAY.

Sergeant Doherty and Patrolman Wrinn of the Grand avenue precinct shortly after noon yesterday visited the saloon of Patrick J. owens at 622 Grand avenue and found evidence that liquor was being sold from the back door of the saloon.
 Patrolmen Hyde and Horan of the Howard avenue police station visited in that precinct yesterday with seizure warrants the houses of Frank Donnelly at 55 Miner street and of Michael Gnott at % Miner street, where it was sus- pected that liquor was being sold. 4 quantity of beer was seized in each place. The facts in all the above men, tioned ases will be laid before the pros ecuting attorney.