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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
UP COMES THE COLOR LINE.
Difficulties Beset President In Or
ganization of CoIored Regiments.
washington Dispatch in New York Her


add
Negro immune regiments seem to be
causing some embarrassment TO the Pres
ideat. For CNarIp.e. not single negro
officer has yet been appointed. 1t was
frankly admitted to me by an army Off
Ger to-day that che white officers COM
handing the regiments did not relish the
idea of POSSIBLY having 10 mess with ne
groes. -Yharler they were officers or not
There are tea so-c1lled immune reSl-
ments that stand apart in the organize
ton of the army, and, Of these, the
Seventh. Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth are
TO be composed of negroes, but not d
man has yet been enlisted. There are
only two other negro organizations in
the volunteer army-one company in the
sixth Massachusetts, and one in the Ninth
Ohio Battalion.
Colonel j. NJ. Lee, major United states
army. will command the Tenth Regiment
when he gets il organized. He will 90 10
Charlotte within the next few days 10
look over the ground His regiment is TO
be made up of negroes from virginia,
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the
District of Columbia
The Seventh Regiment is to be IN COM
mand of Colonel Edward a. Goodwin, cap
tain United states army; the ElSnth'
under command of Colonel Eli Ia Hug
gins. major United States army; the
Ninth. under Colonel Charles j. Crane,
CAPTAIN United States army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
Is Underwater Interested:
CTidewater Democrat)


The time is at hand when Tappahan-
mock and its tributary territory needs
more shipping facilities, and the ques-
ton should. and will, receive the atten-
ton its Importance demands.
The water transportation is all right,
with freight rates comparatively rea-
sonable. but at the same time this Sec
ton of Tidewater Virginia is limited TO
one market for the sale OF its perisha-
BILE produce.
Railroad projects have had their in
cepton frequently, and at the present
time no less than two different compa-
MES are in existence for the express
purpose OF reaching deep water on The
Chesapeake Bay. but the future is n
certain. and in the meantime our farm
crs must sell in the market which they
can reach with the least loss of time
and expense. II the proposed roads are
not TO reach US. it would be the part
OF wisdom to advocate the construction
OF an electric line between Richmond
and Tappahannock.
The operation Of such line would
give US the advantage Of having place
To ship our perishable produce get In
to market quickly. besides placing our
truckers in a position Independent OF
the combination prices OF Baltimore
packers.
The building OF a line from Richmond
TO this or some other accessible point
on the Rappahannock river would lie
comparatively inexpensive. This is cs-
pecially true OF an electric road. which
does not require the grading. heavy
steel, and costly motive power OF the
steam roads.
1t IL believed that property-owners OF
the country through which such a road
would pass would not only donate the
necessary right OF way. but would be
willing 10 take stock. and lend every
possible encouragement TO aid the pro-
ject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
yIRGrNrA POLITICS.
Election of Delegates 10 Congress
sionaI Conventions-Reorg NJ


MARTINsvILLE. VA. June B.-tspe-
cial)-The County Democratic ConVen-
ton met here to-day for the purpose Oh
teorganizing and electing county CHAIR
man and also delegates to the congress
sional convention. which meets In stuart.
July nth. While the attendance was no.
large, owing TO the farmers being pusy
with their crops, there was unusual IN
terest shown by those present. D. IL
Gregory was elected county chairman
and II 7. Tuggie secretary. the -FOUR
teen congressional delegates were IN
struCted for Swanson.
Instructed for Hay.
HOwARDsvIILE, VA. June H.-'spe-
ciai.)--Qulte a large and enthusiastic
mass-meetIng of Democrats was he'd
hero recently for the purpose or naming
two delegates 10 the Seventh Dlstrict
Congressional Convention, which VIII De
held in Charlottesville in July-6th.
Several speeches were made by me
talent" around here, the Chicago plat
form was reaffirmed. and the meeting
closed by sending Messrs. Eldridge Iur-
ner and Cobb as delegates and instructed
them to vote for Hon. James Hay.
Bath Democrats.
WARM SPRINGS, VA. June H.-tSpe-
cial)-A large and most enthusiastic
nlass-convention was held here to-day TO
appoint delegates to the Tenth District
Congressional Convention, Democratic
| which meets at Covington on the I'D IN
| slant. The following were selected: Dele
| gate-at-Large. William NJ. McAlister;
Alternate-at-Large, j. G. Lgtner. First
District-Delegate, r. r. Payne; Alter
| nate George w. Cleek. Second District
| Delegate J. f. Lawman: Alternate, W.
| G.. Payne Third DsUict-Delegate, j.
| r. Gum; Alternate. J. :. Erwin. Fourth
| District-Delegate, Or. G. VI. Nickel; Al
ternate. j. Il. Hawkins, Jr test vote
showed 227 votes for Flood, against 81
votes for +. Il. Glasgow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
nrILDING OPERATIONS INACTIVE.
There IL Every Reason Why They
should he the Reverse.
dor the Dispatch

dor the Dispatch.)
Materials Of all kinds pertaining 10
building and workmanship and labor have
never been known to be as low In price as
at this time, and we are told that this Is
due TO a want of demand of this product
caused by the war. 1t seems difhcult 10
appreciate why the war in CUBA shouln
influence the laying of brick and mortar
i'm This CITY. where money is plentiful and
seeking investment, and material and la
Dor, as stated, are so cheap
A large manufacturing concern has Just
given out a contract for factory build
inc i'm this city at cost OF one-third less
than il was thought such building could
be erected for. and the builder 10 whom
this contract was awarded is thoroughly
reliable man. Speculative building at one
time was oyerdone here, and there were
many houses unoccupied and for rent, but
mis- is not the case at this time, as new
houses are occupied as soon as finished,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
The Marines.

or. Il. W., Jr, In Philadelphia Times.)
There's a branch of our service, small
one,
An YOU never hear much about EN-;
Though they're scattered all over our
navy
An n ever ship sails without 'em.
Their duties are many and varied,
Their work Is more hard than il seems
One half of ems sailors, one soldier,
An they call 'em the corps OF marines
Yes, they do;
The bloomin old corps of marines.
An they know all the work of soldier,
An ali that a sai<Cr can do;
An their duties is mixed up promlscus
TO harmonic well with the crew.
But they fight like the devil possessed
them,
An best in all blood-sprinkled scenes,
When the sailors an soldiers are happy
10 follow the corps OF marines.
Yes, indeed.
When they follow the corps or marines
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
The Supreme Court and Negro suf-
CFairfax Herald)

The Supreme Court OF the United States
has recently decided a case upholding
that part OF the new Constitution OF
Mississippi which controls the exercise
OF the right OF suffrage. In brief, that
Constitution provides that a person e. be
capable OF voting must be able 10 read
any section of the Constitution. or be
able TO understand the same when read.
or be able 10 give reasonable interpre-
tation thereof; that he must not have
been convicted OF any of u long list OF
Infamous crimes, such as theft and arson
and that he must have paid his taxes
for the two preceding years. When TIE
case was pending in The Supreme Court
OF Mississippi that tribunal frankly adj
mitted that these provisions were di-
rected towards the negro race. SPEAK
ing OF that race II said: by reason OF
it's previous condition OF servitude and
dependency II had acquired or accentu-
ated certain peculiarities of habit. OF tenn
permanent. and OF character which cleary
distinguish II as q race from the whites:
a patient, docile people. put careless,
landless, migratory within narrow limits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
The NIctheroy.

FORT MONROE, VA, June H.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Brazilian cruiser Nictheroy.
which has been in quarantine at Old
Point since last Wednesday left Hamp-
ton Roads at II As o'clock this morning
in tow OF the ocean collier Santuit, en-
route TO New York. Tho Nictheroy Will
be dropped by the Santuit inside Sandy
Hook and will then be taken in tow BY
government tugs and will be carried to
the Brooklyn navy-yard. She has been
undergoing a fumigating process for six
dnV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
Observation-Disclosures 10, 1885,

FRIENDS OF THE DISPATCH
WOULD DO US A FAVOR BY INFORM
ING US OF ANY FAILURE ON THE
PART OF NEWsDEALERs. OR NEWS
RoYs ON RAILROAD TRAINS, TO
MEET THE PUBLIC DEMAND FOR
COPIES OF THIS PAPER. INFORMA-
TIoN is ALSO DESIRED BY Us OF
THE DELINQUENCY OF ANY CAR
RuR OF OURS IN RICHMOND, MAN
CHESTER. OR ELSEWHERE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
THE SLUMP IN WHEAT.

The truth OF the adage, IT'S a long
lane that has no turn, seems to have
been illustrated again, this time I'm the
case Of young Letter, the wheat Napo-
leon. Monday, Letter came TO the turn
in the lane OF prosperity, or supposed
prosperity. he had been following FOR
over. a year, and from all accounts the
turn was down hill. In other words.
Letters great wheat deal went TO pieces,
and though some of the bold young opc-
rator's friends deny that such was the
case, II Is pretty generally conceded that
Letter went to pieces financially, also.
AS to that, however, very few persons
care, ono way or the other. But the farming
community are interested TO know what
effect the big slump in wheat is likely
to have on the prices of the incoming
crop. Taking the consensus OF opinion Of
several conservative authorities, we
are justified In concluding that while.
Of course, no such skyrocket price as
Letter forced wheat up TO can be eS-
pected still prices will continue to rule
much higher than they did before the
big speculation began. Mondays price
in Chicago, IS cents, was, it is conceded
by legitimate operators, no criterion, as
wheat is actually worth % cents more
than this figure, and, although it is es-
timated that the incoming crop will be
large one. foreign bins are so empty
that there appears to be no question that
we will be able 10 market much Of the
crop abroad at remunerative prices. H.
short. while there are not millions In
wheat this year for the farmers, the
indications are that they will get good
returns for their labor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

.H--- Huntington's task in holding
-. McCslla may be an extremely diff
1cvi' one. There are between 2'JV ana
5000 Of the enemy within fifteen miles OF
the camp. The Spaniards are well arm
ed. and know every inch of the chapar-
raj thickets in the valleys and on the
hills. They are Injured to the insect tor
ments Of the locality, and having dohs
garrison duty here, as well as having
seen service in combats with the insur-
gents. are thoroughly seasoned cam
paigners.--Special from Guantanamo
Bay.
So Il would seem to be necessary to DO
immune 10 'insect torrents" to be a
thoroughly seasoned campaigner in Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

army life In Cuba. Porto Rico. or the
Philippines. SO. II they cannot leave
camp with all of the eclat that accompa-
MED the fellows of the first call, they at
least have the satisfaction of Knowing
That the others have been smoothing the
path wherein all must walk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
The Modern ncnutx

thrives on good food and sunshine. with
plenty of exercise In the open air. Her
form glows with health and her face
blooms with It's beauty. IL her system
needs the cleansing action OF laxative
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup OF Figs. made by the California
Fig Syrup Company only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

IL is now reported that Fitz. Lees
corps will not leave Florida until our
army is ready TO begin operations against
Habana. But a few days ago it was said
he would be second in command OF the
Porto Rlcan expedition, and would finally
be made Military OF that island!
Ouien sabe?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

The New York Herald says that DR..
Gibbs. who was killed in Cuba, and whose
mother lives in Richmond. gave up
practice worth $4,000 year to take a
81 200 place in the navy. 1t also states
that he had an extraordinarily large circle
OF friends among distinguished people.
and that he was man Of high eharac-
ter and excellent ability.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
pafents TO Xirgininns.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June H.-(Spe-
cial.1-Patents were issued to-day as fol-
lows: Edward /. Brannan. Richmond
Va. circle cycle; George NJ. Guerrsnt.
Danville, Va, assignor of two thirds to
c. o. Evans and j. NJ. Sheppard, st.
Louis, Mo, friction lessening device and
brake for propeller shafts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
Dixon's Smartness.
Boston Transcript

Mrs. Peter: Did you see that? Dixon
seized the rocking chair and was into Il
before his wife had a chance TO reach IT.
And on his wedding trip, too.
MIR. Peter: That's just it. There :
where Dixon is smart. Nobody viii sus-
meet that he is on his wedding tour, dom
YOU see? And, besides. he gets the chair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
Dry Cold Storage ,,,
AT Second Marker.

DRY COLD STORAGE FOR FN, mo.
meats. poultry. fruits. ana othe'
duce at reasonable rates. .,,,,,,h
cold Storage Rooms for reht oS '"V"
VI 'e THE RICHMOND
DRY COLD STORAGE COMPAN'
3l7-32i Market Space
Qe S-3us -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
OHce Of tho
OlNCt OF AttS
Petersburg Railroad Company

Richmond, a., june -, la-2l,,
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING VI
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE PETERS
BURG RAILROAD COMPANf.
Notice Is hereby given that s.H- -
meeting of the STOCKHOLDERS W
THE PETERSBURG RAILROAD CgM-
PANY will be held at the general ol.lS
OF the company, in the city ot klghlh0.,y'
Va, at u O'Clock NJ. on WEDNESoD ~. ~
the 10Th day OF July, \. ID. H@ Tor .us
purpose OF considering and actiHs ul9A
the matter of the consolidation Oh .no
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Coln-
pany and the Petersburg haiifVau -. a..
nany. under an act of the General A.
semDly OF Virginia, approved MaIeA -
1898, entitled AN act 10 authorize w
consolidation OF the Richmond ana -
tersburg Railroad Company ana tne lg
tersburg Railroad Company, ana lo '
thorize the consolidated COMPANY ~
change its name 10 the Auauul 49,
Line Railroad Company OF NlfBi.la'
Nv order of the Board Of Directors
ie lb-td W. II. JONES, Secrttdi!'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

The first land fight In Cuba shows that
we have a desperate enemy to deal with
on the island, and that the Insurgents
TO a great extent, are like some OF the
big guns Of to-day-disappearing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
one Of the Richmond and

Petersburg Railroad CompaAl'
Richmond, Va, June 10 ~,
NOTICE or GENERAL MEEllN1 -
STOCKHOLDERS or THE ~ n
MOND AND PErERSBl ~
RAILROAD COMPANl' .,.,,l
Notice is hereby given that "a ~ ~
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS, ,,p,,
THE RICHMOND AND PEIEkssnS ~" ~,
RAILROAD COMPANY will be hv-' ,re
the general Office OF the COMPANY, ~ Al
city OF Richmond, Va. at 10 o.cloNA ~ I,,ie
on WEDNESDAY. the 2Oth day or IttS Sg,;.
A. ID. 1895, for the purpose OF coIlsl' an,
and acting upon the matter OF VIZ -.
solidation OF the Richmond ana 49,.
burg Railroad Company ana ~, 80 NJ
burg Railroad Company, under aii an.
the General Assembly OF Nrsn., get
proved March /. 1875. entitled he
Ia authorize the consolidation Vt COM.
Richmond and Petersburg Railroa9 Co,,,-
pany and the Petersburg RailroSJi dated
pany and 10 authorize the cohsoi ~ Az.
COMPANY TO change It's name 70 - ~
iantic-Coast Line Railroad Comp@N'
Nv order OF the Board Of Directol5,y
iei5-fd ". h. JONES, SecretA2'--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
The Reason.
lDpnE

She: / think men used TO marry young
er than they do now, don't you?
He: Yes; but women were Wiling 70
wash dishes then.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
Frank.
Detroit Free Press.)

"Now. don't say you went off with my
umbrella because It had a hook handle
Just like yours"
mo: | went of with Il because 1t has n
silk cover better than mine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

There are indications that it is fast be-
coming ''hot enough" for Spain. at least.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

Dewey has now been made an LII. i.
by a western university, because, 1t is
suggested, he Lambasted the Lurking
nopc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

uP-TowN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST bhOAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

Our earliest stamp-taX brought on war.
Our present stamp-tax is the result OF
war. And still we are not happy-to be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
MEETINGS.

ELISA REGULAR SESSION o.
RICHMOND LODGE, No. 49, Is. J. u
ELIls, will be held THIS EVENING q
$50 O'Clock.
- Ill Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
ADVERTISING RATES.
tsArE INCH OR LESS.

Wanted situation. payable IN az" or
vance Ce5 words or less)..''.'...;,'.. ID
Above rates are for every day VI ."
yer,lsements running consecutNeS'
Reading notices in reading-mat'er gps'
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i've lines or less. rs cents.
card Of rates for more space furnished
ON application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

The Georgians are sharpening their
knives for-the watermelon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

The most popular loan remains the one
that doesn't have to be paid for-4l.rae-
diately. at least
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15
Strong Champion
A Mother Whose Child Was
Saved from Suffering
Had lnfIammatory rheumatism
and Screamed with Pain.


zone OF my children was helpless with
lnflammatory rheumatism and rheumatic
fever. He had been in a bad condition
for five weeks, and screamed nearly all
the time with pain. Medicine seemed to
do him no good. One evening my hus-
band suggested that good blood purifier
was what was needed. He purchased
bottle Of Hoods Sarsaparilia and began
giving it to him. From that time he i'm
proved rapidly and soon he was able to
attend school and could walk quite dis
lance. He has never since had an attack
OF this kind. have given Hoods to other
members OF my family, and find 1t ensures
good health. lam q strong champion OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla." MRS. c. 8.
FLETCHER, fredericksburg, Virginia.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills liable s si sesere s ps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

Resolutions of respect to deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
lions. associations, or other orsaiii]@-
lions will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed 70 THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
rejected communications will not lie
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

Richmond, va, June y ~,
THE REGULAR ANNUAL ME 80, 49,, !.
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF, ,,st 49, 49,
RICHMOND PAPER MHISS a. mo
afice ~ the company, i2i5 east MAJ
street. on MONDAY. June 20 isS az "
o'clock nj. a. ii. CHRISTIAN. IT,
je 7-td
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-15

Letters bank balance is also lighter
now.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-15

) Akir,SiittI uo1suScIAii 4 "a 49,
taken place among railway circles
owing to the contemplated through
car service between the Pasific Coast
and Chicago which isEopeyatlng one
day each week. Thia isn6t 4 now deg
parture by any means, e. tho Denver
& Rio Grande Railroad Company and
lie connections have been operating q
through car service between the Pa.
cifc and Atlantic coast via. Salt Lake
Pueblo, Denver, Kansas City and
Chicago Tor years and three days
each, week. wig. every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening, The
cars for this through service are of
the latest Pullman design, and are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout. A Pullman porter ia as-
signed to each car. These cars are
also under the personal supervision
Of Special Excursion agent,
whose duty it is to, see that passen-
gers are given every comfort and at.
tentiup. For further information, APP
ply to any agent, or B. F. Nevins,
General. Agent, or to Il M. Gushing
Travelling Passenger Agent, D. & R.
G. II. r., So West 3rd South st. Sal
Lake City, Utah.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-15

One of the most wonderful knives in
existence has 1910 blades, all having
hinges and springs and closing into
the same handle.
At Windsor castle. among the royal
plate is knife which was presented by
the cutters OF Sheffield to George ".
It IL remarkable as having more than
a hundred blades.
The cutters at Sheffield have knife
which is but an inch long when closed,
has 10 blades, beautifully made and
illustrating nearly all lie forms ever
given to knife blades. Another speci-
men has 220 blades, all etched with
portraits, landscapes or other artistic
designs.
King 1Iumbert Of Italy possesses n
hupting knife the handle Of which is
SOLID ivory, beautifully carved, and sur
mounted with The royal crown. It's
sheath is of rpigskiu.. mount ed in
massive silver cha.cd 10 match the
knife, with the royal arms of Italy in
bold relief. The price Of the knife was
500, and the case cost another SIS.