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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07
DIVING FOR FORMS SAKE.

Havana, March THE conduct of the
Spanish divers who are investigating
the wreck of the Maine is a mystery.
Thus far they have not been down five
hours in the aggregate. and show no
disposition to make thorough inquiry.
IT is impossible to learn the truth fully
regarding the purpose of the Spanish
court of inquiry, but it is generally be-
lieved that the divers were sent down for
forms sake only and that report will
be made in accordance with instructions
from Madrid 1t may be that the Span
ish divers have discovered that the whole
port side OF the Maine forward is gone
and, having so reported, further exam
ination is deemed unnecessary. The
work of our own divers henceforward is
bound to be slow. owing to the ponder
Gus weights to be moved and the safety
clamps, nuts and rivets to be cut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07
FEELING IN HAVANA.

Havana, March THAT some Span
iards are of opinion that an attack on
Havana will be made is believed TO be
shown by the abnormal activity dis
played on board the Vizcaya. There is
the best naval authority for the state
ment that the ViZcaya is in constant
state of readiness for emergencies, and
that packet boats are on the alert day
and night inside the harbor and outside
the harbor. II is pointed out that the
Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo might
be caught I'm 2 blockade and fall an easy
prey TO a United States fleet. The AL
fonso XII is without boilers and would be
of no account. All this discussion of
the probability OF war among the Aiheri-
cans and Spaniards proves nothing and
only shows the state Of feeling here.
Now that two men-of-war are lying I'm
the harbor. the Spaniards, exultingly
declare that the city is safe: and IL is
given out officially in the newspapers
that the new arrival is OF the same size.
armament and displacement as the
Eizcaya
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07
WORK BEING PUSHED.

Philadelphia, March There was a
repetition OF last Sunday In the general
activity at League island navy yard
yesterday. Workmen were busily en-
gagged upon the Minneapolis, the Mlan-
tonomoh and the Katahdin. In addi-
tion work was going on in the mould loft,
and several forges were in operation in
the blacksmith shops. The utmost ret
icence prevails among the officers. sail
ors and worltmen AT the yard. and 1t Is
impossible to get official information as
To the details OF the work going on. 1t
was evident. however. that all work was
being pushed as rapidly as possible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07

''Is not such action at this time fol-
lowing as IL does close upon the De LONE
incident and the Maine disaster sure
10 precipitate a war;" General Siclles
was asked.
mot at all; II is merely diplomatic
incident. President Mckinley is at
liberty to refuse to recall General Lee.
and in that case Spain would be per-
fcctly justified Ina handing him his pass
ports on the single ground that he is
persona non grata."
do you consider that this move on
SPANS part puts this country nearer
war than IL ever was over the virginius
AFFAIR."
Not at all. II anything we were
nearer war then than now. DO not
regard the request as a casus belli. and
IL is not more than their right Go de-
mand that IL we send supplies 20 these
Cuban people they shall be sent by ner-
thant vessels. The use OF warships at
ouch a time might Justly be regarded as
n hostile act on our part. Spain's right
20 demand that these supplies be sent
by peaceful merchantmen cannot be
questioned" /" a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07
MAY BUY WARSHIPS.

Washington, March Tt is positively
known that President Mckinley is seri-
ously contemplating the purchase OF
ship, FOR he recognizes that in armor-
clsds the Spanish navy is superior 20
that Of the United States, and the ad-
Gitions have increased the superiority
70 point which ii should be the duty OF
this government 10 overcome.
While the land forces will have an i'm
portant part In any hcstilities, Il Is on
the navy that principal dependence will
be placed, according to the view OF the
administration, and Secretary Long has
had frequent consultations with the
president on the subject OF increasing
the naval efficiency. They are consid-
ering the advlsability OF arranging for
the purchase OF armorclads owned by
or being constructed for foreign govern
ments. Several offers have been received
from shipbuilders who have vessels
which they think they can dispose of to
the United States without serious OBJ
jections from the countries for which
they are being built. 1t is reported that
some governments have expressed a
willingness TO have the United States
take off their hands several formidable
ships already completed or nearly ready
for service.
The administration wants to get hold
OF some OF these vessels. but does not
know how TO accomplish that end with
out express authority from congress.
Options can be obtained, but options cost
money, and there Is no money available
for the purpose. The required sum
might be taken from the naval appro-
priations, as General Tracy did when the
government was confronted with the
probability of war with Chill during his
administration as secretary OF the navy.
but every cent OF that is needed TO carry
out the projects already on hand. How
TO make such preparations as Secretary
Tracy made without resort TO legislative
authority is the problem the president
and Secretary Long are trying to solve.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07
SPAIN EXERCISES A RIGHT.
Former Minister to Spain Sees Nothing
Sinister in the New Phase.

Former Minister to Spain Sees Nothing
Sinister in the New Phase.
NewsYork, March 7.--General Daniel
f.. Sickles, who was minister of the
United States TO Spain from 1869 to 1874,
during which period occurred the
strained relations between that country
and the United States over the Virginius
affair, said yesterday that If it should
prove TO be a fact that Spain had asked
for the recall OF Consul General Lee, ii
would not be serious move likely To lead
10 serious results. assuming that the
report is true" continued Genera, Sic
kles, "it is Spain's right 20 ask for GEN
eral Lees recall. when was m Spain
/ was instructed TO demand the recall OF
the consul general here. and my request
was Immediately granted by the Spanish
government. Spain would be justified
today in demanding the recall OF Gem
cral Lee on the ground that he is per
soma non grata simply"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07

Madrid, March 7.--Mr. Gullon, Spanish
minister Of foreign affairs. recently in
timated to United States Minister Wood
sired the recall from Havana OF Consul
General Lee, and that the American
warships which have been designated
TO convey supplies to Cuba for the relief
of the sufferers there should be replaced
by merchant vessels in order to deprive
the assistance sent to- the reconcen-
tradoes Of an official character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07

in the furnishing OF News
is important in a news
paper. The people ex-
pect to find all the News
that has turned up since
the last reading in their
favorite newspapers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07
BOGUS PENSION AGENT.
Cralle Now Under Arrest Has Operated
I'm Several states.

Topeka. Kas., March. 7-George $. Cralle,
notorious and clever pension swindler. has
been brought here for trial after being ar
rested Mt Holton by government inspector.
Crale is wanted Il is stated in Iowa, Mis-
souri,. Nebraska and other states. He has
Travelled unodr numerous aliases. chief among
them Icing ihoss OF IL. =. Wright J. b.
Allen and q. W. Brown. Cralle claimed to be
pension examiner. He would nunt up igno-
rant pensioners and tell thom that no had
been sent west TO examine their cases. He
would claim that the person pensionod was
in bad shape and was likely to bc cut off. but
for certain amount Of money he would fix
things all right In the pension Office. lie Is
said TO have operated extensively in the
states above mentioned and has reaped n
considerable sum. Tho government inspec-
tors have been ON his track for over six
months
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07

Minister Woodford cabled the requests
TO the Washington government, which
replied. refusing TO recall General Lee
in the present circumstance. or TO coun-
termend the orders for the dispatch OF
the war vessels. making the represen-
tation that the relief vessels are not
fighting ships.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07
AssAILING GENERAL LEE.

Madrid, March For several days the
newspapers have been violently attack
ing Consul General Lee. The Impartial.
after remarking that IAN American
newspaper has insinuatcd that General
Lee is a member of y syndicate desiring
the purchase OF Cuba" says: His III
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07
SPAIN'S REQUEST
CURTLY REFUSED.

She Asked That Consul General Lee Be Recalled and That
Relief Supplies For the Suffering CubanS Be Sent in
Merchant Vessels Instead of Warships President
Mckinley Promptly Replied That No Such
Proposition Could BE Entertained--Gen.
Daniel E. Sickles Sees Nothing Sinis-
ter in Span'S ReQueSt--Nladrd
Newspapers ASSail Gen. Lee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-07

The action regarding the Montgomery
and Nashville is looked upon as much
less grave than that affecting General
Lee. Secretary Long does not regard
the question az to what ship should carry
the relief supplies as serious in any wav.
or as likely 10 present perplexing issues.
Ihe desire or the navy department is
merely to get the supplies to Cuba on the
most available vessel. There are three
of these now at Key West, the Mont
Eomery, Nashville and Fern. alike avail
able for the service. and one OF these
viii be designated for the trip. The
Fern is a dispatch boat rather than an
armed naval vessel. and her availability
for this mission had not previously been
suggested. Her choice would probably
remove all ground for objection. as she
has none OF the characteristics Of a war
vessel. The official orders, however.
continue 60 stand as they were originally
made, designating the Montgomery and
Nashville. but these could be changed
readily II the Fern was felt TO be best
suited for the work. The naval officials
have felt from the first that the Mont
somery and Nashville were ill-adapted
for carrying supplies. They are es-
sentially lighting machines. and every
Inch OF available room i8 taken with their
own supplies. This was so apparent
that the plans contemplated putting the
relief supplies on deck covering them
with tarpaulin. and trusting 20 the
weather and quick trip TO keep the
provisions and clothing from damage.
The Fern. not being so essentially
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
THE TAX on TOBACCO.
congressman Swanson Writes the
NichmOnd Committee on Subject

The following letter. which fully ex-
plains itself, has been received by the
committee OF the Richmond Tobacco
Trade, appointed to unite with repre-
sentatives from other cities in protesting
against the proposed increase of the tax
on tobacco:
House of Representatives, L. s..
Washington ID. G.. April q. 1888.
Messrs. r. ). Bosher and James ID. Pat.
ton. Richmond. Va:
My Dear Sirs,-I replied 10 your tele-
gram yesterday by wire The situation
ian reference To tobacco has not changed.
The present intention of the leaders OF
the Republican party is to impose a tax
of II cents and make IL apply 10 all un-
broken packages existing at the time OF
the passage Of the bill.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
however, recommends that the increase
be only TO cents per pound. and apply
10 all unbroken packages. ] favor no
change in the tobacco-taX, and shall Bit
terly fight the injustice Of making the IN
crease apply TO all unhroken packages.
outsome will be, as the bill will have 20
run the gauntlet of both House and SEN
ate As / am taking special interest in
this matter. | will try TO keep you post
ed. and if there is any change in the sit
uation will let you know. l am glad al
ways to serve you. / am.
Your friend truly.
CLAUDE \. SWANSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
Tenants and Farmers.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
A buys from + a farm, which is i'm the
hands OF tenant, and the contract was
signed I'm August. The money for the
same is to be paid partly in cash on Oc-
tober LIST, on receipt Of a good deed, and
the remainder by 1st Of January. Owing
70 a flaw in the deed, the fault Of two
Of the signers, il as not delivered to 4
until January 1st, when the entire cost
price was paid In cash Il claims either
the interest on all from october to Janu-
airy or the crops of oats and wheat,
which mad not been sowed at the time
of the purchase by contract august. a
claims that as the delay i'm payment was
rs fault, and as ne (N was paying in
terost on the money borrowed 10 meet
the first payment which was ready ON
October 1st he ca is entitled TO said
crops after paying the sulno bills. and IS
not required 10 pay 3 any interest.
Please state if \ is correct. Il.
a having bought the farm in August
before any wheat was sown. and being
ready 10 comply with his contract when
ever e should make good and valid deed.
b had no right to SOW the land in wheat
or oats. and il he did so he did it az his
own risk \ had the money ready to
pay whenever the deed was properly
signed. and not knowing when 1t would
be so signed he could not invest il else
where. So a ought not to pay any IN
terest on the money and has the right
10 the wheat after paying the guano bills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
Grape Rot.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you please tell me what will pre-
vent grapes from rotting on the vine?
Usage, Va. VI. HIS
There are two kinds OF crape-rot. one
known as the brown, and the other as
the black rot. Both are quite common.
but the black rot usually does the most
damage in this State.
Thorough treatment of the vines with
Bordeaux mixture will prevent both
these diseases from doing serious
damage provided the grapes are other
wise in healthy, growing condition.
After trimming the vines before the
spring growth commences they should
be sprayed with a solution Of copper
sulphate l pound to p gallons Of water
After the leaves come out and the fruit
sets the plants should receive a thorough
spraying with the 50-gallon formula Of
Bordeaux mixture, made i'm accordance
with the directions given i'm the United
States Department of Agriculture's
Farmers Bulletin No IS. After this Sc
cond treatment the vines should be
sprayed six or eight times at intervals
of twelve or fifteen days. The farmers
bulletin aforementioned will give more
explicit directions for spraying.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
TO IMPROVE THE ALMsHOUSE.
Bids Considered and Contracts

Bids Considered and Contracts
Awardcd-Commit 10 Meet.
The subcommittee on Relief of the
Poor met yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at the City Almshouse to consider bids
for certain improvements at the colored
almshouse.
Messrs Gunst and Hogson were the
members present, and after careful con-
sideration the contract for plastering was
given TO W. j. Gilman and that for
plumbing TO J. f.. Rose.
The bids for granolithic and brck-work
were rejected and returned. and the bid
ders requested TO submit new bids in ac-
cordance with specifications to be given
by the City Engineer.
The committee Will meet again on Mon
day at l o'clock at the C.Iy Hall, TO
award the contracts for the wood work
The following Council committee will
hold meetings at the City Hall to-mor-
row:
Committee on Claims and Salaries, in
Room No IL, at p. NJ.
Committee on Accounts and Printing
i'm Room No. u. at 500 p. ".
Subcommittee on Streets, in Room No.
8, at L. NJ.
Joint Committees on Water and
Streets at T.. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
HrnnertN TrnnHferN.

Richmond: Byron Bear and wife to
Rose Johnson. II feet on north side
Catherine street, % feet west of Henry, s..
r.. Il. Fisher, receiver to the Griflith-
Mayo Manufacturing Company 10 w. II.
Williams, plant, machinery buildings,
etc, at No. 27Ol east Main street, and
lease Of said premises. $500.
Guarantee Building. Loan, and Trust
Company TO William II. Trent, Is IT feet
on south side Moore street, % feet west
of Gilmer, $3.50.
Joseph l.. Hess and wife 10 Sarah
Wertheimer, interest in 20 lilo feet on
Cary street. northwest corner Twenty
fifth, rerecOrded, SO
Louis T.. Kenemerer 10 Addie Y. Kene-
merer, his wife, II feet on north side
Chahin street 30 feet west Of Linden, $.
Clifford II. Shaws trustees TO Byron
Bear, II feet on north side Catherine
street. 81 feet west of Henry, $50.
Henrico: J. =. Crosse to Matthew
Cross, Il acres en- New Market road,
about five miles below Richmond, 81, 900.
F.. Sitterding ard wife to John and
Emil Ehler, 3 acres on New Market road,
three miles below Richmond. S25
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
PREPARING FOR FIELD-DhY.
The Celebration This Year tn BE
More Interesting Than Usual.

As the balmy days of spring open the
minds of the students Of Richmond Col
lege turn 10 outdoor and field sports
and one reason why they are taking
especial interest now is the approach of
deld-day. which takes place on Friday
May 9th
The Committee on Prizes reports that
tbe merchants OF the city are showing
evan more than usual interest and have
made most generous responses. Many
valuable priZes and medals have been
given. and there will be a prize or
medal for every event. Numerous en-
tries have been made their being forty
eight contestants, some Of whom are In
several events. The wneelDarroW race
leads. with twenty-nine entries, and no
event has ISIS than eight entries. The
following officers for held-day have been
appointed: J. b. Kaufman. chief mar
shall: II. Griffith and J. H. Rev. asss-
tant rnarshals; z. Gochraner. clerk of
course: X l.. Williams. chief herald. J.
T.. Johnson +. Jordan, and q. +. Bagby
assistant heralds. The contestants are
training every day, and are showing mp
well. The OCCASION promises gaia
time.
Much interest is centered in the con-
test for the State intercollegiate orators
medal. which takes place in the College
Hall. Friday May 9Th, at o'clock =. NJ
Mr.. q. Z. Bagby. OF Maryland, who won
the Joint orators medal. given by the
Mu Sigma Rho and Philolosian Literary
societies. will be Richmond Colleges rep
resCntatiVC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
CalhOun's IlirthpIncc.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

10 tlie kQllOT OF inc plSHdANil.
1t was scarcely accurate for me to say
that Charlotte county" claimed Mr..
John c. Calhoun as native son. On my
recent visit to that interesting section an
intelligent gentleman stated that the
distinguished statesman was born about
ten miles from Smithyille. This gentle
man subsequently wrote that his state
ment was based on information derived
from former distinguished resident
now dead Of the county, who took much
interest i'm these matters.
All the biographical dctionaries-I have
no life" of Mr. Calhoun accessible
give his birthplace as Abbeville, S. G. !
suspect the fact that Miss Caldwell, Mr..
Calhoun's mother. was born in Virginia,
in the neighborhoOd Of the old Cub-Creek
church (stiH in existence, / hear. not
far away from Smithville, and the fur
Their fact that there are Caldwells and
Calhouns (the latter. however. not prob
ably related TO the great South Caro-
liniam still i'm the county may account
for the confusion in my informants
mind. Faithfully, II. II. Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
Pretty Marriage in Brunswick.

one of the prettiest marriages Of the
season was solemnized on last Thursday
morning at Corinth Baptist church, in
Brunswick county, when Miss Margaret
Ophelia Short plighted her troth 10 Mr..
Percy Irving Creath, OF Richmond, Va.
The bride. the charming and attractive
daughter Of Mrs. Ophelia Short, was at
tired in a green tailor-made suit. and
carried La France roses. Miss NJ. Richie
Short. sister OF the bride, was maid Of
honor, while Mr.. r. 4. Jones, OF Peters
burg. acted as best man.
Miss Mallory. OF Lawrencevile. pre-
sided at the organ. and rendered the
sweet strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march The groom is a prominent young
businessman of sterling worth, and the
many handsome presents attested the
high esteem in which the young couple
are held. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Creath left for an
extended wedding trip. and after their
return will be at home 70 their friends,
at No. 4l2 west Cary street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
Two Questions.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please answer through the Query
column of YOUR next weekly issue the
following. and oblge a subscriber.
!. 4 man dies mtestate, leaving
widow and children. and an insurance
on his life FOR the benefit OF his estate
What part if any, OF that insurance
money is the widow entitled 10 in Zee,
after the payment of the indebtedness Of
the estate?
>. The rate OF scaling Confederate
money on the LIST day of April, 1860.
Oral Oaks, Va. -. y.
/. The widow would take according to
the statute of descents and distributions.
ard. therefore, get one third. Code OF
Virginia section 1851. third paragraph
=. Table showing the average value OF
gold in New York during the war:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
WITHOUT PAIN.
A Medical Discovery That EnectuaIIy
Cures Piles In Every Form.

For many years physicians have ex-
perimented in vain, seeking remedy
which would effectually cure piles and
other rectal troubles. without resorting
TO a surgical operation. Many remedies
were found TO give temporary relief. but
none could be depended upon to make a
lasting. satisfactory cure.
Within recent period. however. new
remedy. the Pyramid Pile Cure. has been
repeatedly tested in hundreds OF cases
and with highly satisfactory results.
The first effect OF the Pyramid Pile Cure
is 10 instantly remove the pain and irri-
tatiOn generally present. and from that
time on the cure rapidly progresses and
before the patient is hardly aware of it ne
is entirely cured. The remedy seems to
act directly on the nerves and blood YES
sells Of the parts affected. as 1t comes
into direct contact with them and sets
up healthy action, which, i'm perfectly
natural way. brings the parts to their
normal condition.
The remedy does it's work without any
pain or inconvenience to the sufferer and
is justly considered one Of the most meri-
torious discoveries of modern medicine.
Piles is one of the most annoying and
often times dangerous. diseases with
which humanity is afflicted. If neglected
IL frequently develops INTO nstula or some
equally fatal or ncurable trouble. where
as, by the timely use of this simple but
effective remedy no one need suffer
single day from any form of piles unless
they want to.
The Pyramid Pale Cure Is perfectly
harmless. containing no mineral poisons.
and is also very reasonable in price. II
Is sold in drugstores everywhere at 50
cents nlfLaua Tho a ~
OF the remedy are the Pyramid Drug
Company, of Marshall, Mich. who have
placed this excellent preparation before
the public only after giving it thorough
and repeated tests in the hands OF repu-
table physicians. The results in hundreds
Of cases have convinced US that it will
not disappoint you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
Sonnd ana Falling Tree.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
a tree falling in "A forest, no one being
there, would there be a sound-nolse!
II NOT why notg EASTMAN"
Eastman, Albemarle county, Va.
There would be no sound i'm the ordi-
nary meaning of the word, because this
implies the sensation made upon the
ear. and. therefore, there must neces-
sarily be a ear TO develop the sensation.
The term sound" Is, however, also APP
piled 20 the waves of air which cause
the sensation in this sense there would
be sound.