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The times., 1898-12-18
Those Christina. CIGAR,

They were sweet young things, and
from the numerous packages which they
carried it might be supposed that they
The times., 1898-12-18

Madrid, Dec. -.-Advices from Wash
ington state that the undertakers of the
United States have rendered vote Of
thanks to Secretary Alger."
The times., 1898-12-18

Don't X X
Tolerate Dandruf

lin your har-drive it out and keep 1t out forevef
There's certain, neverfailing cure-which COM
pletely every yestige of dandruf-even pre-
vents baldness-that's
The times., 1898-12-18

Use the Dope Typewriter. Has won
more engagements than any other ma
chine. In use by all leading generals of
the army. Avoid limitations.
The times., 1898-12-18
How He Fought the spaniard..

How He Fought the Spaniards.
Yes sir" said the little man with the
large mustache, as he faced full-rigged
schooner of beer, II consider myself a
patriot in the greatest sense of the word.
1 have stood by my country in her lime
of trouble. and when the sinews of war
were needed 1 came to the front and la
bored day and night to supply them.
How many of the enemy have been de-
feated through my patriotism 1 do not
know, but"
What regiment were you in?" queried
the man with the brown leggins.
Il was about to say continued the
little man, that l am confident that l
had much to do with the destruction OF
Cervera's fleet, and / am also certain that
the surrender of Santiago was brought
about partly through my efforts 1 am
also
Did you serve as an officer?" asked
the man in the brown leggins, with
more respect.
II am also sincere when I state that
had it not been for me, in part, our coun-
try might have had much trouble in
keeping the Spaniards running. I am"
Say" said the man in the brown leg
gins, shake hands. 1 am always proud
to meet a. patriot. You amt a general,
are you?"
mo, sir!'
''Ner an admiral?''
mo. sir.''
'what rank did you hold. then?"
"None, sir."
Were you a soldier at santiago?"
NO sir; l was not"
''Well, what kind of string wus you
givin' me about being a patriot an help
in to win the war;"
81 am beer drinker. sir. have indus
triously drank beer all through the war
at the risk of my health, and the figures
will prove that the beer drinkers paid the
war tax and enabled Uncle Sam to go
ahead. / might
But the man with the leggins had dis
appeared
The times., 1898-12-18

Madrid, Dec. The King is suffering
from severe cold caused by his being
forced to wear a lighter weight of honor
That $50 600 is being eagerly watched
for at the Royal Palace, as the King gets
first Dip
The times., 1898-12-18

The Spanish Point of View.
The following extracts are taken from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
THE CREOLE PURCHASED
To BE Used as n Hospital shfp-A
Significant Telegram.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April 2-(Spe-
cial)-The Cromwell Line steamship
Creole, one Of the most successful pro-
ducts Of the Newport News ship-Build-
ing and Dry-Dock Company, has been
sold to the government to be used as
hospital ship. She will arrive here next
Wednesday to be reitted and armed. Cap
tain r. c. Gaeer will command her. Leu
tenant J. II. Blankenship left tonight for
New York 20 bring the Creole down.
Captain j. j. Besse. secretary OF the
Atlantic TRANSPORTATION Company, re-
ceived n cablegram tonight from Ha-
bana. stating that the tug Underwriter
and the barge Lone Star had been order
ed TO leave the harbor at once. As pre-
cautionary measure, General Lee. II Is
stated. has warned all Americans 20 leave
Habana. The Lone Star has been char
tered by Mr. Besse
Three hundred s-inch steel proiectiies
arrived at Fort Monroe tonight from
Brooklyn.
The Sandy Hook search-light was sue
cessfully tested at Fort Monroe tonight
lighting up the Chesapeake and Hampton
Roads for miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
TO DEVELOP OUR INDUSTRIES.
Prominent Bvsiness-Men Considers
Ing Means To This End.


For many months past several promi-
nent Businessmen have met each week
at the club OF the Travellers Protective
Association. and discussed plans for tho
welfare OF Richmond and the Develop
ment OF her industrial interests. These
gentlemen decided several days ago to
enlarge the conference, and with this
end in view the following circular was
sent TO a number Of the leading mer-
chants and financiers last week:
''You are requested 20 attend a meet
ing at the club OF the Travellers Pro-
tective Association, No. 3m east Main
street. on Monday 4th April, at $50 +. NJ.
''Object-hatters effec'ing our present
and future Industrial interests. a ques-
tion vital TO all businessmen In the city
OF Richmond.
"Virginius Newton. John s. Elicit. s. ".
Travsrs, Arthur B. Clarke. John b.
Purcell, Ware B. Gay, 4. A Cary. w.
NJ. COulling, Ro. :. Bosher. A. IL.
Christian, II. W. Rountree."
No special line Of discussion has been
mapped out for this meeting. but indus
trial affairs generally will be gone over,
and several gentlemen will have plans ID
present for their Improvement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
MONEY FOR NORFOLK DRY-DOCK.
six MiIIions for Three H"rbor oe-
canoe yesseIs-POrt Royal Dry-DocR'

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 2-On the
motion Of Senator Martin. the Senate
Naval Affairs Committee this morning
ortbor,zed him TO report favorably on
Monday an amendment 10 the naval mp
nroprlation bill. appropriating 5000" Tor
,.rotbening the stone dry-dock at the
Norfolk Ua) navy-yard TO 40 feet whlch
,,o,,,d enable II 20 take vessels OF the
cruiser class. Senator Martin has strong
nores that the amendment will be favor-
ably adopted.
THE Naval Committee also determined
% report favorably an amendment ap-
nroprlatlng 100000 for the construction
~ not less than three harbor-deience YES
so,s ~ the monitor type, and sub-com-
m,,tee. composed of Senators Chandler
Hanna. and Martin. to-day visited tho
Navv DEPARTMENT and conferred WIN
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and experts
OF the department 10 get information as
a. ,roring the amendment, which VIII
~ reported favorably on Monday.
senator Tillman was also authorized 70
report an amendment fer the improve
nent OF the approach OF the large dry
dock NJ Port Royal. s. c., to make IL sai'
and available for the larger battleships.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
FROST NEAR sCOTTsvILI.E.
Fruit Much amaged-warringe oi
weII-Known Persons.

SCOTTSvILLE. VA. April 2--(SpeciaD
April opened with a big frost and some
ice. and again this morning we had
much heavier frost. A good portion OF
the reaches and early fruits ERE killed,
though not all-probably one third. Tho
big rains that fell this week have tho
roughly soaked the land. the first time in
a year. They have not been thoroughly
wet here since last April. Up to this
time many wells through this section
have remained dry.
A marriage took place In our town az
the Carleton House to-day. Mr.. John
Anderson, Of Norwood, welded Miss Eta
Thomas. OF this place. The groom is an
enrerprising young man. son Of Mr.. Henry
Anderson. of Norwood. and nephew or
Captain John B. and Major D. ". Ander-
son. OF this vicinity, and the bride is the
Youngest daughter OF Captain George W.
Thomas. Of our town.
A large coored musicale was held AT
ccottsviIe Hall on Thursday night, and
was largely attended by whites, as well
as negroes. The receipts 0hough the price
OF admission tickets was very smalD
amounted TO $2-6O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
REV. MIR. DUNAWAY ACCEPTS.
Called 20 the wytbeville and Marion
baptist Churches.

wYTHEvILLE. VA. April 2.-(specIal)
Captain William B. Foster. Clerk OF the
County Court, has been quite busy to-
day making out the pension papers OF the
disabled Confederate soldiers OF the coun-
ty. There are some fifty pensioners In
this county.
Considerable ice formed In this locality
last night and IL Is believed that a great
deal OF the early pears and peaches have
been killed. Fortunately. the apples. the
main fruit crop In this section. were not
In bloom, and consequently were not in
jured.
Mr.. John S. Peck, a prominent citizen
OF Giles county, died suddenly few
days ago.
Rev. ]. NJ. Dunaway. OF Accomac. Va,
has accepted the call OF the Marion and
wytheyille Baptist churches. He will re-
side AT Marion and VIII devote half CT his
time to his wytheville flock.
Mrs. Janetts Cook. who has been visit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
TaH cARren oourr-AARrsAh
Morning and Afternoon Sessions
Several Interesting Incidents.

SAVANNAH. GA, April 2.-The Carter
court-martial held two sessions to-day
morning and afternoon. There were
several interesting Incidents. Major w.
L. Marshall, engineering corps. stationed
at Chicago. H.. testified that in his opin-
ion Captain Carter had properly con-
strued the specifications for work. and
had properly carried out the contracts.
President II. r. Duval. OF the Florida
Central and Peninsula railroad. testified
that Captain Carter refused to recon-
mend to him to reduce the freight rate
on stone TO Fernandina 80 per cent.
when he wanted the Cumberland Sound
work pushed. He would have done so
IL Captain Carter had advised IT, end
such action would have put $375. 600 into
the pockets OF the contractors
Messrs. c. A. L. Cunningham. T. r.
Gleason, and DR.. J. d. Paige testified
that Captain Carter owned two horses
at the time il was claimed he drew for
age Illegally. DR.. +. r. Corson said
Captain Carter lived within his means
when he first came 10 Savannah. but in
creased his style OF living after his mar
riage to Mr.. Westcott's daughter. Mr..
Westcott being a wealthy New Yorker.
w. @. Austin, a clerk in the engineer
office, testified that Chief-Clerk Sterley
told him he had spent the SlS2.l0 for his
personal expenses on a trip 70 Patchogue,
l.. l., this being the money Captain
Carter is charged with failing TO ac-
count for. Austin said Sterley told him
he had deceived Captain Gillette with re-
gard TO this money. and had TO continue
the deception in order 10 hold his Job.
Court then adjourned till Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
A LIVELY DRAG HUNT.
The Deep Run Club Ont In Force
Yesterday-On the Golf Links.

The Deep Run hounds met yesterday
afternoon at the FAIRGROUNDS. and a
very successful chase was enjoyed by
the members OF the club. who were out
in force. The drag was laid 10 the right
OF the Broad-Street road and along the
side OF the Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad. The hounds had
hardly picked up the trail when Miss
Blacker was thrown from her horse,
happily sustaining no injury; the horse,
however, was not overtaken until IL had
reached its stable at Chantilly, when it
was returned by the whip TO its rider.
who, nothing daunted. joined the hunt
again. Leaving the railroad the hunt
crossed the Broad-Street road into Chan
lilly, through Palmer's to the Cary
Street road, thence through Westwood.
Hopkins's field, recrossing Broad-Street
road at Horse-Pen branch; thence by
Bethlehem church through Morrison's
and Acca to the clubhouse. At the last
Jump in "Acca," in full view OF the
clubhouse. Mr.. w. A. HiginbothanI, who
was riding his gray. was thrown and
painfully hurt, breaking the metacarpal
bone in his right hand.
OF those who were at the meet twenty
four We're in at the finish. These include
DR.. Joseph A. White, Miss White, Miss
Helen Christian, Miss Blacker, DR.. /. IL.
White, Major .. ). Allen, Colonel Cor
don Messrs. II. G.. Beattie M. +. HI.
q. b. Hobson, Il. y. Carter, j. ID. Ma
thews, w. IL. Washington, 7. Martin,
a. II. Christian, Jr., h. 4. Glasgow, Jr.,
l.. II. Savage. L. ID. Meanley, g. A.
Allen, Jonathan Bryan, J. Stewart Bryan.
w. A. Hignbotham. j. L. Anderson, j.
7. Patterson, William Rueger. W. A.
Townes, Master +. r. Christian. and
Mr.. Il. d. Christian and Mr.. c. ID.
LanghOrne, who took in the hunt behind
Texas"
ON THE GOLF LINKS
The golf links were alive with players.
Amongst those playing were Miss de Tre-
VILE with Mr.. John Rutherford, Miss
Julia Harris with Mr.. Baskervill, Miss
Mary Page of Clarke county with Mr..
Spencer Carter, Mr.. and Mrs j. W.
Young. Mr.. w. r. Shultice Of Norfolk,
Mr.. Preston Witherspoon Of Princeton,
and Mr. c. S. Woods.
At the clubhouse were Mrs. A. X.
Christian, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. Leigh. Jr..
Colonel and Mrs. c. OB. Cowardin, Miss
Hattie Hathwell Ross, Mr.. NJ. de G.
Hobson. Mr.. and Miss Parkinson. Miss
Archer, Miss Swasey. Miss SchOen, Miss
Ward OF Fort Wayne. Ind. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Boiling, Mr.. w. S. Morris. Rev.
Mr. Guthrie, Mr.. L. d. Taylor, and
others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
GERMANY WITH Us.
SHE HAS FOUND OCT FOR HERsELv
SPANS IMPorExcY IN cuBA.
EMPEROR WILLIAM OUR FRIEND.
He Has Expressed the Opinion That
the Maine Disaster Was Not
Due to nm Internal Expiosfon-
Mckinley Eulogfsed.
Copyrighted. 1885 by the Associated
Press)

copyrighted. 1885 by the Associated
Press)
BERLIN. April 2-Ihe sentiment I'm
Germany. in official and unofficial cir
cles. early to-day was that the Hispano-
American crisis has veered considerably
during the course OF tho week. and Is
now decidedly mors favorable to the
United States This, is Il assorted. IA
partly due to the moderation OF President
Mckinley, and the conservative manner
IN which the United States Minister.
General Woodford. has dealt with the
authorities at Madrid. and partly TO the
bitterness engendered by the alleged
wanton attack Of band Of insurgents
upon the German sugar refinery at Cam
namaba, in the Trinidad District Of tho
Province OF Santa Cara Cuba, and the
murder of four persons connected with
the refinery on March 18th, which has
taught Germany that Spain IS unable to
protect even the lives OF foreigners In
Cuba.
The newspapers here are also changing
their tone. and now concede In the main
the justice OF the American demands.
acknowledging that Washington has act
ed with moderation.
The Cologne Gazette the Vossische Zes-
tung, the Lokal Anzelger and other Lead
ing newspapers highly eulogize President
McKinley's calm statesmanship, and ex-
press confidence that whatever he ulti-
mately decides Will be dictated by rea-
son.
NO MOVE AGAINST US.
The United States Ambassador. Andrew
ID. White in an interview. said that whila
be had not formally inquired OF the Ger
man Government what its attitude would
be in the event OF war, he had never
theless. been repeatedly assured informs
ally by Baron Won Buelow. that Germany
will, in no case, assume an unfriendly
attitude toward the United States, nor
join in any possible combination VI tha
Powers having that end In view.
IN regard 20 Emperor Williams per-
sonal views, Mr.. White said his Majesty
had been grossly misrepresented by tho
foreign press. Tho Emperor has re-
peatedy given Mr.. White 10 understand
that he felt most fayOTably disposed to-
ward the United States. and his sympa-
thies are with the United States In this
crisis.
IL is learned on unexceptional authority
that so far from the Sunday Special dis
patches from Berlin OF Saturday last
being Emperor Williams views, the facts
are. that soon after the loss or the battle
ship Maine. during a dinner party, his
Majesty asked a number OF admIrals for
their opinion as 20 the causs OF the dis
aster. The admirals thought II was due
to an internal explosion, wheTeupon. tho
Emperor briefly remarked that he differed
with them. Since then he has repeated
this opinion on several occasions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03

this afternoon. The honeymoon Is just
over. and the congregation will be de-
lighted TO make the Acquaintance OF
their pastors better-halt. Mr. anu siiS,
FTournoy will be the guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. Walker Gilmer. Mr. Flournoy WIZ
preach tomorrow in the Presbyterian
church at this place.
Mr. z. Lee Gilmer and Mr.. Jonn Iur-
ner were I'm town yesterday.
Mr.. NJ. Lienau has returned from Rich
mond.
Miss Mary Turner, who has been quite
sick. at the home OF her sister, Mrs.
J. X Irving is now much better.
Mr.. Heryey. after spending a Few DAYS
with friends, has returned TO ScottsviHe.
Mrs. f. o. Noting and Otto arrived
from Richmond this evening TO spend
some time at their summer home, near
this place.
Miss Eta Conner. daughter OF Captain
Connor, who has been away several days.
has returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
POsTMAGIsTERIAL.
Hitch mt Portsmouth.-hnig nights Com
mission Not Yet signed.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 2.-(sps-
cial. .)-Samuel L. Burroughs. who left
here Thursday night. armed with his
commission as postmaster at Portsmouth.
Va, expected to take charge Oh the Ist.
but he notified the Postmaster-General
that Postmaster Herbert refused TO turn
over the office, and applied for an in
spsctor 10 make the transfer. The de-
partment has information as TO the cause
OF the hitch.
Tho President has not yet signed the
commission OF Mr. Wray T. knight as
postmaster for Richmond. or the COM
mission of J. N. Taylor as postmaster for
Ashland. owing 10 the great press OF work
at the White House. The President viii
probably not afflx his name for week
or two. unless the friends OF the gentle
men named make a special effort.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
THE SPRING TURF.
Weather Fair, Track Good, at Ten
nessee Track.

NASHVILLE. TENN. April 2-weather
fair: track good.
First race-half mile-Lucy Blazes 90
to u won. Lleber Anton C6 TO and to q
second, Top Roller &c to u third. Time.
u Ia.
Second race-seven furlongs-Carlotta
c (eyen) won. Little Music 0 10 and 3
to u second. DR.. Work az TO u third.
Time, l:3.
Third race-Duncan Hotel Stakes; for
2-year-olds; half a mile-Black Venus G
10 ID won, Dolly Regent g 1-2 TO l and
8 10 % second. Tourist Is 10 II third. Time.
50 I-2.
Fourth race-six furlongs-Tessie l.. g
70 p won, Holyland IS to and 10 u
second. Haco Is TO u third Time. Iii IL.
Fifth race--seyen furlongs-'Wilson q
10 % won, Lady OF the West q to and
10 81 second, Bombardon Go 20 u third.
Time. l:3o.
sixth race-slx furlongs: gentlemen
riders; -weights-Paramount teven)
won. Spider Web q 20 u second. Robert
Latta % to y third. Time not given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
POLITICAL SMILES AND TALK.
Congregational Aspirants Active in
AlbemarIe-COming Convention.

HOWARDSVILLE. VA, April 2-(spe-
clal 1.-THE contest fos the nomination 10
Congress from the Tenth District is be-
coming somewhat exciting. and very in
terestlng. Al every county court seye-
raj OF the "would-be's" are present. and
TO ses the ubiquitous smile indicative Of
supremest pleasure, Of course0. and 10
hear the dulcet sound Of their voices
when they meet the prospective con-
stituent dressed IN tweed, is enough to
melt and drive away the clouds on
March day. These guileless children OF
the soil" Cd 90 home "tiekled TO death.
and wondering upon what meat they have
fed recently that they should be so sought
after BY these Caesars. The number OF
candidates are very nearly equal to the
number OF counties. The principal ores
are the Hons II. d. Flood. OF Appomat-
tox: Pembroke Petit, OF Fluyanna; +. T.
Glasgow and Z. II. Barclay, of Lexington.
and Mr.. Gordon, of Nelson.
The two most prominent candidates
are Messrs. Flood and Glasgow. with the
chances In favor Of Flood.
THE COMING CONVENTION.
Owing to the number of candidates, It
Is not thought that anybody Will receive
the nomination on the first ballot, but the
friends Of Mr.. Flood think that many OF
the counties, after casting a compliment
tary vote on the first ballot for their
local candidate. will go 10 Flood on the
second. Nearly all, both candidates and
constituents. wish an early convention.
and il is probable that II will be held the
last OF June or early in July.
1t is thought that. let who may be
nc nominated. the district viii almost GER
tainly be regained by the Democrats. The
Republican forces are badly split up. and
their strongest man QosD has declined
TO run again. so IL seems that the sue
cessfu man at the Democratic conyen-
tion VIII be the next congressman from
this district. hence the number Of candi-
dates and the big fight for the nomlna-
ticn.
COPIOUS RAINS.
Mora water has fallen this week than
at any one time since last spring. IL
was needed very much. as the ground has
not been wet really well for year. and
a good many OF the wells were very low
The James rose quite rapidly, until
Il covered the false banks on either side.
but II is now slowly receding. The fish
were biting very we'll before the rain, but
they have quit until the mud rolls by
Wheat and oats are growing rapidly
and in many fields the soil is not visible
at all through the covering OF green
Peach and cherry-trees and straw
berries are in bloom. together with vio-
lets. jonquins. hyacinths. etc. and every
thing is looking pretty. but the question
Is. VIII II remain so7 We fear not.
Night before last the Thermometer went
down 10 q degrees. and we had piting
frost. and fee formed In many places
and last night the same thing happened.
and II the fruit and flowers are ho'
killed they must be frost-proof.
THE PARSON A BRIDEGRooM-
Rev. Ar. Flournoy aud vile came up
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
MIR. BeIIoc on Modern Paris.

Mr. Hilaire Belize delivered his second
lecture before the Woman's Club last
night. and IL was enjoyed by a cultivated
audience. His subject was Modern
Paris" his lecture on Friday having
been, as II were, an introduction 10 this
one. Again the stereoptic views added
10 the attractions OF the discourse. Mr.
Benocs style is vigorous and his English
polished. He knows how 10 state dis
tinctly his facts and make clearly the
important features OF historic details.
He impressed the audience always as the
cultured gentleman and has personality
which makes Itself felt in every gather
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
FLoTuLA NOT At PORTO RICO.
IL is at Cape de Verde Island, Where
IL Has 10 Coal.

MADRID, April 2-The statement ca
bled last night that the torpedo fiotilla OF
Spain had arrived at Porto Rico was
taken from newspaper here. 1nvestiga-
ton shows the announcement TO be er-
roneous. The Spanish fotilla has arrived
at the Cape de Verde Islands, and 1t is
said will proceed after coaling.
PORTO RICO APRIL 18th.
As II has taken the Spanish torpedo
Aotilla nine days to make the Cape de
Verde Islands from the Canary Islands,
which they left on March 2ith, 1t should,
roughly speaking. going at about the
same rate Of speed. take the fiotilla about
twenty-six days from now to reach Porto
Rico from the Cape de Verde Islands
supposing the fotilla was able to coal and
start again to-day. which is unlikely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03
WE BUY ANOTHER CRUISER.
She Carries sixteen Guns, and Is
CopabIe of sixteen Knots.

LONDON. April 2-Leutenant-Com-
mander Colwell, the United States naval
attache here. this afternoon purchased
from the Thames Iron-Works for his gov
ernment a cruiser OF 1880 tons displace-
nent. and capable Of speed OF is knots.
The vessel carries six 47-inch guns and
ten smaller ones. She is fitted with twin
screws. and has protected deck. At b
o'clock this afternoon Leutenant-Com-
,nander Colwen hoisted the stars and
Stripes on the cruiser, and had then oo-
tained a crew. The vessel viii go to sea
within three days. Leutenant-Command-
or Colwan says the price paid was very
reasonable.