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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
An AxTI-LEAGUE DEMONSTRATION
NarshaI, and Jeaerson-Ward Candi-
dates for Council Henrd From

The ioint meeting OF the Marshall Ward
and Union Democratic clubs, held III |or
coran Hall last night, was session Vi
reputation. Ii was emphatically anu
league" the keynote being struck oy
CAPTAIN Curtis. the chairman. at the out
set. and taken up by every candiuate ioI
the Council from Marshall and JeneIson
wards The hall was festive WIN pu.''.i,, . ~
and a large brass band biared ou. tus 70
latest popular airs between ,iye tme the ears
of eloquence that made captive s uns eIIed
of a large audience. The gallery "as nv. lllSe
With ladies' who evinced Keen lhtereS'
in the proceedings -, m
Governor Tyler and Hon. j. Taylor III
tyson. who had been invited TO be present.
occupied seats on the piatIorm' VIM"
was crowded with candidates. 80
Captain Curtis. who was elected 10 pIe-
side. was introduced by Mr.. John Meaniy,
and acknowledged the conpiimeiIt !"
brief speech I'm the course or Wbich ne
paid his compliments TO the league W
saving that he denied It's right 10 oletatS
how men should vote. That set the Ddii
rolling, and every candidate FOR the couh-
ell had something TO say on the suuJeos.
The reception accorded those gentieineh n
endorsed by the league was manliesty
cool. vet each declared that the endorse,
ment was unsought. and tnat tney @ nau
not been trammelied by the league 10 ANY
Wav while some. goaded TO desperation
hv the ieers of some ardent politician
made the population even more EN-
phatic Mr.. w. ~ Woody said he had no
connection with the league; Mr.; i. II.
Pease said he had nothing at all 70 90
with the league Mr.. Fred CARRIER salu
he was not in favor of the league, Mr..
A. b. FERGUSON said he was bound TO no
league or club, Mr.. Harry l-awder dls-
claimed his connection with the League.
The other two candidates endorsed by
the organization did not speak
The Jefferson Ward candidates We're
given the privilege of the floor, and r,s one
of them said he could strike hands WIN
the league only on one point-that he was
in favor of the city living within US IN
come-but. he added he was only III
favor of this being done II the income
were sufficient TO meet all recurrence ents
He would be willing TO step outside tna'
income and borrow money IL II were ne
| cessary. Two Of the candidates from thls
ward. who are said TO have been endorsed
| bv the league. were particularly emphatis
in their denunciation, Of its endorsemehnt ,n,
The regular monthly meeting or the
| Clov-Ward Actives wfl be held In the
| large room of Belvidere Hall tonight
| This is the last meeting OF the clup De
\ fore the election
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
HABANA TRANQUIL.
Congressional Yacht Fined 5000
Red Cross Work Effective.

HABANA March 1.-THE weather
continues to be delightful, and the city
is as tranquil as the skies are blue.
Captain Sampson seems to have re-
covered from his slight indisposition, and
the United States Naval Court of Inquiry
into the loss of the battleship Maine,
over which he presides. is pursuing its
usual course.
The relief work of the Red-Cross So
ciety I'm the city and country is dally
becoming more systematic, effective, ana
regular Miss Clara Barton and the Col
lector of Customs have had most plea
sant interviews. during which Miss Bar
ton assured the official that the Red
Cross people earnestly deprecated any
attempt no matter from what source,
10 eyade or infringe the customs laws OF
Spain or Cuba and the Collector eN-
messed his desire and intention to do all
i'm his power to expedite the admission
of legimate relief supplies.
,rbe American yacht Anita, which
hrought a congressional party here, has
been fined $500, for, il is alleged not haV-
inc her papers in proper order. The gentle
men who arrived here i'm the Anita
Senators Gallinger. Thurston. and Money,
and Representatives Cummings ana
william Alden Sinltn-dCCOlDpd D9
their wives. were presented at the Palace
AT 10 o'clock this morning, by Consul
General Lee. and were cordially re-
ceived by Captain-Generai Blanco.
This evening the congressional party
raid a visit to a camp of'recOncentradoes.
Tbev will 90 by sea to Matanzas.
This afternoon the members OF the
Autonomist Cabinet called upon Com
nander Converse and the officers OF the
Montgomery. The appropriate saiutes
and ceremonies were observed. as was the
case earlier in the day when Geherai
parade. representing the government
visited the Montgomery
Spanish report says that government
troons operating in the Sierra Maestro
have had a skirmish with an insurgehl
force and have inflicted numerous loss
mon the insurgents" also capturing tVe
nrisoners. and destroying the plantation
- the enemy. The troops 1t Is further
said lost three men killed and ten wound
| ed. -, u..,. .odoy
snending much OF the time Watching the
| wreckeTs at work. -
The fine imposed on the ANITA was re-
moved by the govei nm-nt. when II was
found that her papers were satisfactory
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
THE BATTLEsHIP MAINE.
A Souvenir of Our Ill-Fated WarshiP
Tor Dispatch READERS.

Since widespread and livliest interest
centres round the once magnificent pat-
tleship Maine. which now lies "reckeu
at the bottom Of Habana harbor' ana
since ber destruction is like TO marx
great epoch in our nations history
we have prepared for the readers OF tine
DISPATCH, a souvenir of her.
1t is a colored picture 9 l-4Hl5, cleverly
executed in every detail, and taken from
an oil-painting done by f. n. Atwood IN
1895. and owned by Brigadier-Generai
II. A. Wheeler. 1t will be found ad-
mirably suited for framing.
In order to obtain the picture, cut ou'
a coupon which will be found on, and
after March 18th. at the bottom OF the
last column of the first page or the
DISPATCH, and bring IL with hVe cents
TO our counter. IL must be remembered
we are not mailing the picture, out II Is
only delivered at our counter az th'
above named rate.
These pictures can be had on and al
after Monday March l4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
. Golden opportunity.

vnen am opportunity Tor beneHIIns
''rsoIf ie nresented TO you, seize II. Thls
y I,ooa nbiiosophy. DR.. Greene, OF NO. %
et - Ennrteenth street, New YORK CITY,
" d,stinguished specialist, admitted 10
s' ,ha most eminent authority on dls-
-. " CON he consulted personally or by
,',,or 49,, free DIR. Greene's wonderful cures
- - made his name famous throughout
n''. I, I'D The weak and debilitated' the
',arvons and prostrated from oVerWork,
nDl '.s and indiscretion should see or
- 70 DIR Greene. Treatment by letter
rosnondence W. a speciality and oners an
eos',,aoce of cure. All should seize TINS
ao1Sen opportunity within their grasp
g,,hou, delay and be restored to health
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
A Correction.

Under the heading Of "A Geographical
Error" In our yesterdays issue, giving
an account OF the loss Of 5000 worth OF
diamonds IN a cable-car on Broadway
New York. etc, and that the lady was
buyer for a jewelry house in Richmond
as copied from the New York sun OF
Wednesday, We added: unfortunately for
the local interest which the story IL cal
culated 10 arouse, Mrs. Louise Simonson
is not connected with any jewelry firm
I'm this city. nor Is she known here"
1t has since developed that the lady
who lost the $500 i'm diamonds was Mrs.
n. l.. Simonds, the new manager for the
Cohen Companys Millinery Department.
The story as told we have since learned.
IL correct In all particulars.
Mrs. Simonds Is among the foremost
known milllners I'm New York, having
been honored with one of the most
august positions with lie Boutillier
Brothers and other most prominent post
tions.
Mrs. Simonds was fortunate enough,
after a good deal OF trouble, TO have her
vaiuables restored. and will soon be ready
to introduce herself and her millinery
talent TO the people OF Richmond, We
heartily congratulate her for her good
luck.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
MORTARs FOR THE FORT,
ACQUISITION OF wARsHIPs.
Possibly Uncle Sam VIII Purchase
Five or six.


WASHINGTON, March 11.-Most of the
time of to-day's Cabinet meeting was
ta,en nm in the discussion of measures
which have been put into operation lor
tba acquisition of naval vessels by the
government. One Of the members said
after the meeting: -.
1T is now altogether probaDie thi'
we will secure two vessels that are uh-
dor construction FOR the Brazilian Gov
eminent # is not possible to say at
this time lust how many ships IN all
the government will be able to secure
If has options on a number that nave
neon offered but nothing is likely 10
be definitely accomplished in the way
~ acquiring them until an examination
is made into their condition, for whlch
nurnose q naval officer has been dispatch
ed abroad. -.
"Xve do not want a lot Of vessels that
other nations contracted TO be bullt, anu
nov find are not up to expectations. L
sbould not be surprised but what the
president would be able to get hVe OF
six vessels I'm all The SOWOUW appro-
nriated for war purposes will be eXpendeu
In this country. except such as may De
used in the purchase Of ships and mum
tions of war that are not obtainaple mere
eyes. | think the sympathy OF the
! british Government in this controversy
"a with the United States. AT any rate
she does not side with Spain. l 90 no'
mean bv this statement to have you IN
fer that the Englishmen will openly ad'
yocate our cause and extend US suDstau-
| tial help. but they will give US 'hei'
moral suDnort"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12

inquiry as TO the cause OF the Maine
disaster would show that the explosion
which destroyed the battleshlp came
from some external asencS. A Cabinet
officer was even quoted as making this
announcement, and another report was
that the stenographic notes OF the inquiry
were before Secretary Long.
when the matter was brought to the
attention OF Secretary Long he pro-
nounced the statements false in every
particular. There is not word Of
truth IN them" he said mo word has
0een received by the President or any
one else as to what the board Of inquiry
will determine -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
SETTLEMENT OF CUBAN QUESTION.
proposition of an Autonomy ih~e
That of Canada.

WASHINGTON, March u.--Prolects loi
the settlement OF the Cuban question are
numerous, but most of them are fegaro-
ed in official circles as unworthy Oh Sc
rious consideration. One plan' however
hos been presented to the President
which has received the approVal III
general way of leading men whose couil'
sels have weight with the administrator
and there is reason TO believe tndt II i'
the subject of studious renectlon III tne
o. binet. The proposed plan gives 10 Cupo
ali of the rights, privileges ana phinuii .l.lr
ties enjoyed by Canada SPAIN 'gsel sins iis
n herself only such rights do A"e
EXERCISES over her Colonies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
The Money-saver

opens to-day at No. 429 Broad street. an
fitted up for your Inspection OF puyihs'
Everybody is invited. -
Free concert tonight from 10 ~
O'clock by the Edison Concert company
A new Phonograph Of the latest hi-
proyements, with pieces rom isSiei .
Band. Ross's First Regiment Bann' On
more's Band; banjo solo, by Hess' oSS-
man. etc. -, r.
This new Clothing Store ana Men u,-
nisher will play great part IN SouI -
ture dress, ana everything tho. "a" "
OF use to man. youth. or boy VIII ps iuI
nished on the most RELIABLE Dasis az u''-
derprices.
Look out FOR the red Hight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
WHO IS THE PENMAN?
TWO wELL-KNOwN POLITICIANS
MAKE STATEMENTS.
INSNUlTIOS And A STOUT DENIAL
Matter VIII Not Likely BE Pressed
to an Issue-The Registrars Are on
the Qui Vive, and End Sought Has
peen Attained, Says Mr.. Hooper.

No steps have yet been taken to sscer-
tain the extent TO which transfers have
been forged or to trace to their source
those that came to light on THURSDAY
particulars OF which were given in yes
terday's Dispatch. Mr.. George Hooper
Jr whose name was forged on The White
transfer said last night that he pad Deen
engaged all day in an important lesAi
case. and had had no time to give TO ror-
ther consideration OF the transfer matter
He hardly thought anything was to De
gained by formally reporting the creum-
stances TO the Electoral Board, ana ne
was of the opinion that there was no heeu
for further action, as the end desired had
been already attained, since all the regis
trars had been placed on their guard. ne
had about made up his mind, he sa'd' NOT
TO take any further notice of ;he Forgery
of mis- signature TO the transfer
The matter was not brought up at the
meeting of the City Committee last
night. and Secretary Gordon SAID lie ulu
not think it came within the proVilSe ",
that body, but was one for the EleSto'ai
Board to consider.
MIR. HAWKINSS EXPLANATION
The White transfer was handed TO MI.
HOOPER by Mr.. Ernest HAWKINS, SON Vi
Mir q. A. Hawkins. After the publication
i'm Yesterdays Dispatch MI ma" h'h'
called ON Registrars Hooper and EeVer-
idge. and stated that both the Whlte anu
the Kuhn transfers had been op'aihe'
l.
for him by Mr.. j. Samuel WllHlhsoh uh-
der the following circumstances. 0ons
time ago Mr.. Wilkinson came 10 ann anu
asked if he had any friends VINO W'sneu
transfers. He had been acquaihteu WIZ
MFR. Wilkinson for many years anu hne'
that he had been connected Win
cratic headquarters for many caHpdS'9
being assigned to the collection ol trans
fers and registration OF voters. Mt II"
kins SAYS he employed Mr. "lhlHsoh ~
look after transfers for some Oh ms o"p
porters, among the NUMBER pens
| White and Mr.. Kuhn.
DENIED BY MIR. WILKINSON
Mr. Wilkinson was seen at his resi-
| dence. on north Sixth street, last iHSnt
| He had been made acquainted Will th'
| nurport of Mr. Hawkinss s'aleiheIlt
which he denied in set terms ana VIII
much display of indignation M; ii@ a.
kins never employed me- he said h'
met me out one day and asked me 10 tah'
| charge of a list of transfers. / ,ook th'
| list. but later told him that couiun se
| the transfers. Neither the name OF Whi''
nor of Kuhn appeared on the lst' kiioN
absolutely nothing of this matter. / nav
! known Mr. Hawkins for tWenIy-nNe "
thirty wears. and am quite sure that E'
! has never known me TO be guilty OF
crooked transaction of this sort for II III
aid he would surely never have employed
me. have been getting transfers 10
candidates for very many years ana suci
a charge as this has not, nor cou'G a,, !
have been. preferred against me. IN
matter of obtaining legitimate transle
IS so simple and easy that the idea Oh an,
one but a mere novice STOPPING 20 thih
of this sort is absurd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
A Significant Fact.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE Herald
will tomorrow print the following:
John r. Lead. VINO was HldsIe HS -
arms of the battleship Maine, ana VINO
came TO New York in command OF lour
other survivors who were not assigned
~ dutv AT Key West, has been gwen
shore leave and is living with his pro pro
ther-in-law Louis Heinek, In jersey Sity,
He has been very guarded i'm his state
vents to representatives of the press.
lIe%1 HE has 81 said to his friends; however that
= sipnidcant fact which had apparently
been overlooked was that launch OF the
Naine's which was at little distance
Sronn the shin blew up before the Maine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
THREE NEW BArTLEsHrPs.
One of Them to he the "Maine"--In-
crease of Marines.

WASHINGTON, March l1.-Three new
battleships, of the staunchest type anoat,
were authorized by the House Committee
on Naval Affairs to-day, and a provision
for their construction inserted in the
naval appropriation bill. At the same
time the committee agreed on a maximum
price OF 800 per ton for armor-plate for
our vessels. increased the force Of naval
marines by S7S men. and put matters in
fair shape for a decision tomorrow on
the location OF dry-docks. probably four
I'm number, capable Of accommodating the
iargest-siZed war-vessel
The committee was in session practi-
cally all day, and before the decision on
Increase of ships was reported there was
a long and interesting discussion.
Representative Tate DemocraO while
favorng an increase. believed that two
vessels would be ample, and that fur
ther expenditure beyond the point of ne
cessity should be avoided. When the
vote was taken there was but one dis
senting voice, Mr. Tate insisting that
two battleships would be sufficient to
meet present needs.
The new warships provided for will
be Of The latest pattern. 1t will be two
years. doubtless, before they can be
placed in commission. One of them. the
committee decided should bear the name
Of the ill-fated Maine. The appropria-
tioB for their construction was not fixed,
being referred to the subcommittee on
Appropriations. which will report 10 the
full committee next week.
The cost. 1t is said. will be about
5,OO0.OOO each. though, for the fiscal year
covered in the bill. the amount OF ex-
a. "A W. mi
eacn.
ARMOR-PLATE.
The committee also agreed on pro-
vision authorizing the Secretary of the
Navy 10 purchase armor-plate, by con-
| tract or otherwise. at cost of not ex-
ceeding $500 per ton. This was agreed to,
however. only with the express proviso
that this item should include the nickel
used i'm the armor, for which large
outside percentage heretofore has been
| paid by the government. This limit OF
| armor-contract price has been generally
| expected. and. with the exception OF the
Insertion of the prOviso as to nickel, met
| with little opposition in the discussion
| one of the most important features OF
| the work on the bill was an agreement
| on an appropriation of 1885, 900 for out
hitting. rationing. and uniforming 470 ad'
ditiona marines. This increase in the
naval force was made the subject of a
| special and urgent request sent to the
| House after the submission of the regu'
| lar recommendations With the amounts
| to be paid for dry-docks and for armor
plate in the aggregate not yet deter
mined. the bill, as 1t stands. carries, ir
all. something like s36,OoOOoO which. how
ever. will be largely augmented by the
| other items
| Rapid progress has been made with th'
| bill. and IL is likely it will be in SHAPE
| tor report to the public Monday oil
| tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
SECURE YOUR vALUABLEs.
store Them In Virginia Trust Co.'s
Fire. and Burginr-PrOof Vaults.

The Virginia Trust Company offers abb
solute security for all valuables deposit
ed I'm its storage vault the only one In
virginia. Parties are invited TO avail
themselves of such security.
The boxes I'm the safety vault of this
company cannot be surpassed. Both
vaults absolutely fire and burglar-proof,
ana located I'm the only fire-proof office
building in this city. Charges very
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
THE LEAGUE ISSUES A PAPER.
II IL Being Mailed to- Every Man In
Richmond.

The Executive Committee of the Goou
Government League met last night ana
made it's arrangements for the last rev
days of the campaign. -. an
Very encouraging reports came from an All
quarters of the city, and the leaders are
very confident of the result OF the oiec-
ton. -. .,,,,o ,,.,
The league has issued a tour-page pa
per. "Primary Pointers" which Is 70 pe
Sent TO every man in the city OF hlch-
mond. Three thousand copies were ma,t,
ed last night. and the rest Will pc sent
eize and Is fuU of interesting reading
matter. In addition to sending the paper
TO every address given in the CITY, VI
rectory. il will be distributed by hanu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
ran clerks-James Winston. Alien APP

gan clerks-James Winston, Allen Ap-
cerson. -oo ...ns. proad
Second Precinct--No. ~ wsst cenye,.
H. Powers. Clerks-J. W. PerciVai'
Third third Precinct-No. l2e west Broad s.
street. Judges--P. S. Burford; >: a. S,.,,-
Ger. Clerks--R. w. Larke' A"s''i
namaker 49, .o,,th pine
Fourth Precinct-No. "a soutn rIre ~
street. Judges--George J. hooper ,,sso' a.
Clarence Harwood. Clerks-P. l.. ""e'
Charles Carter. pnsayvo,r
streets. Judges--L. h. Busser, n; u lass'
Clerks-Blair Meanley, George b' JONES
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
LAUNCHING OF BATTLEsHIPS
"Kentucky" and "kearsage," March
2fth.

The Chesapeake and ohio railway VIII
run a SPECIAL FAST TRAIN from
Richmond TO the launching, leaving
Richmond at A. NJ. March 2fth, ar
riying Newport News 9:45 A. NJ. at ONE
DOLLAR for the round-trip, good going
and returning on the special trains only.
Returning, the Special will leave New
port News at 5I5 p. NJ. and arrive Rich
mOnd 7 T. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
Briti.h Protest To China.

PEKIN. March 1.-THE British Minis
ter. Sir Claude NJ. Macdonald, visited the
Chinese Foreign Office on Tuesday, and
lodged a strong protest against the ces-
sion Of Port Arthur TO Russia, saying II
would destroy the balance of power in
China. The Chinese officials, however, de-
clared their inability to withstand the
Russian demands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
Mr ChnrIen A. spence.

,ono with the tailoring business is now
ritb Constable Brothers, Di east MAIN
street. Merchant Tailors' shlrt A"uula usa.
turers. and Mems furnishinss' NUNS
tnbone i4s0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
RICHMOND Va. SATURDAY, MARCH r.

Navy, and his hasty departure for Pensa-
cola tonight Is regarded as an indication
that he goes TO arrange for the safe
pilotage or ships on the Florida coast.
where the navy will be massed I'm the
next few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12

ASGosruRA BIrrERs, tho world-renoSned ap'
,s,izer and inyigorator. impsrts a delicious
favor TO all drinks aud cures dyspepsia aiaf.
rnes. fever ana sgue. TRY II. but be"sfo OK
countsrfeits. Ask for the genuine Asnos'af>s
mannfactured by Dr. }. O. v. siegert q Sous
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12

THs THgoAr. Browns RoscHhL IEochss
40, dire,tly on tho organs Of the voice. 1hey
have an ex,raordiuarY effect IL all disorders Ok
the throat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12
PLACING THE MAsTs IN POSITION
Work on Kearsarge and Kentucky
Mortars for the Fort.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March IL
masts was placed I'm position on the
Kearsarge this afternoon and pig force
is now working on the other masts for
the Kearsarge and the two for the Ken
lucky Each OF these masts weighs
eleven tons, IL made OF the best steel
measures So feet inches in height, and Is
to have armament Of rapid-f1re guns IN
the lighting top The fact that these
masts are being placed in position before
the launching Is the best evidence that
the work on both ships IL being ,ushed
10 completion on hurry orders. Vt Is not
customary to put the masts in place un-
I'll after the vessels leave the ways tu.
the company IS exerting every enort anu
availing itself of every intervening DAY
10 have the Kentucky and Kearsarge as
far advanced as possible before sent into
the water.
MORTARS FOR THE FORT.
A freight train on the Chesapeake ana
Ohio railway last night brought into New
mort News twelve mortars consigned 10
Fort Monroe. To-day the formidable en-
| gines of destruction and their contents
were shifted TO Old Point and have peen
standing all day on the Chesapeake ana
| Ohio tracks. the objects of much cur1-
| osity among the few people VINO nave
| been able to catch a glimpse OF mem
| The mortars were sent into the orr % un-
| der cover OF darkness to-night. othel
| shipments of war material VIII ioilo"
| ,bis one II Is said these war supplies
| come from the navy-yard gunshop a'
| washington and Governors Island Ne"
| York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12

Won will find the celebrated
,xuEusER-BUsCH BOOK bE u /"
ON DRAUGHT TO-DAY by their cas'o-
ners Please try II.