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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
HEARD IN LEBiNOA.
Personal Items of IntereSt-Russeii
County News.

LEBANON, VA. April 22.-(Special)-
The Rev. Mr.. Purnei. of Northampton
county. has been spending the last four
or five days in town, preaching ahd
making acquaintances among the peo-
rle. MIR. PurneH is considering a call
from the Baptist churches here ana III
the adjoining country.
The little daughter Of Judge Hendricks
is very i'll.
The Rev. George d. French. OF Abing-
don. will preach the commencement ser
mon AT the closing exercises OF the Rus
sell College. and the Rev. g. O. Jones, OF
Bristol. will deliver the literary address.
DR.. Zerr will not be candidate Tor re-
election as president Of the Russell Col
leee. and the Board OF Trustees are now
irving 10 fnd suitable man Tor the
position.
Work on the residence Of II. f. Gar
rett. in the West End. has begun.
DIR. O. :. and Harry H. Burns have pur-
chased lots and viii build during the
summer.
Thomas Gray. of Missouri. who has
been Oh a visit 10 his father William
GRAY. of our town, has returned.
Five prisoners are now IN our jan
awaiting transference TO the peniten-
tiary. They viii be joined by twelve
more at Abingdon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
mn ,N>Ex,TION BUREAU.

What f. to be the aftermath Oh succeSS
. ,,. cuban campaign? That is 10 say
what is 10 be the fate of the isiand "heh
49,. c,,oriords shall have been driven
,,-r, so What is 10 be our attitude to-
wards Il? The Teller clause when Is nor
the most unimportant clause OF the Gu
han resolutions. disclaims any intention
on our part to exercise sovereignty Juils-
,,c,,or or control over the island, eX-
cent for the pacihcation thereof, and
asserts" our determination when mat
is accomplished TO leave the government
and control Of the island 10 its people
This Is construed TO pledge rs against
annexation.
But for how long? Already the anneHa-
ton sentiment is throwing out feeiers'
so TO speak one contemporary suggests
that whether or not the disclaimer ~
sufficiently explicit as TO forever bind US
NOT 10 acquire the island under any posi-
lilo contingencies can only be determined
by the course Of events" Then II goes on
10 hint that when the Cuban Government
shall have been established the people OF
the island may demand admission INTO
tho Union. and that we could not deny
their request. Another contemporary adj
mits that 1T is not unlikely that the de-
nand to annex Cuba will arise WINE
sovoral others contribute more or less to
the eusuicion that the annexation bureau
is not idle.
Fs.taff 10 =
word when used by a great Power, as
Egypt has abundant reason to know, ana
"can only be determined by the course OF
events" involves latitudnou5 mental
reservation in accepting the Teller dis
clainer Misgovemcd and harrleG
though it has been. the Island OF CUBA
Will offer great temptations for JoboerE'
There is the danger that greed mAsque-
radinr under the guisc of patriotism
au6 .humanitarianism. will find way
Of fostering "paciication" that viii not
.nacifv." and will seek TO open door
through which the course of events may
enter and nullify the Teller disclaimer
Warned as they are by the history on the
Hawaiian annexation movement, this Is
a question the people cannot CONSIDER
too far ahead. Especially is it the case
That the South cannot consider it too far
ahead. As far as this section is con-
cerned, similar reasons 10 those that
would have rendered Cuban annexation
updor the Ostend manifesto good policy
present an argument against annexation
now Conditions exist i'm the South th"t
would make Cuba most undesirable-hot
70 say menace-tO us as nelghoor III
the Union
The South must and will do her part
towards carrying out the resolutions OF
Congress as they stand. But in the mean
time il would be well for her TO take Sc
rious thought OF the possible direction
the course of events may be made 10
follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
DURATION OF TIE WAR.

A Washington special to the New York
Herald SAYS that there is a decided diff
ference Of opinion in that city as to the
nrobable duration of the war. While all
agree. it is stated. that swift and vigorous
will be the stroke delivered by the
American navy to put an end to Spanish
misrule i'm cuba. the loss of Cuba to Spain
does not mean an end of the war with
Spain. In conclusion, the special says:
Members of the Strategic Board who
have been watching Spanish movements
do not anticipate a vigorous resistance
i'm defence of Cuba. The real strength Of
Spain's navy will be kept far away from
cuba. and in positions which will enable
her TO prey upon vulnerable points along
our coast ana upon our commerce. and
thus harass us in prolonging the war in
definitely in retaliation for forcing her
out of Cuba
This is in consonance with what we
have several times stated we apprehended
would be the policy of Spain. We fear
that true to her record for vindictivcness
she will play the "sting and run game.
We hope that our fear may prove ground
less. At the same time it would be well
for the extremely optimistic-those who
think the war is going to be a spring out
ine--to be prepared for disappointment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
Marin Christina.
New York Times)

,NeW OIh llHltSl
Oh, thou of the twice-blessed, honored
peraIIv lonely. compassed by fears.
From the clouds OF "dr ana s'illv iooN
back
Along the path OF vanishing years,
And near the foot OF cross behold
Another mother in grief and tears.
She. too. once Graded upon her breast
The promised hope OF kingiy me
And guarded well in her trusting heart
The heritage of love divine;
And waited with patient confidence
The peaceful dawn OF reign benign.
But her hopes and dreams Of earthly
fame
In the gloom of Calvary depart;
God asked for bitter Sacrlhce'
She yielded IL from bleeding heart
For the needed cure for sin-sick souls
Nor wealth, nor pomp, nor state could
iupart.
oh. royal mother. across the sea,
What of the heritage thou dost hold?
Caust welsh the riches Of sunlit isles,
OK hcaped-up measure OF lands ana
gold
Aruinst the needs Of suffering men.
or birthright wrung from hearts
grown cold?
Arise I'm thy splendid womanhood.
From the Queen of Heaven lesson
Though thine own heart bleed. thy sacri-
Shall lift hard burdens and hard chains
And light immortal shall gid the crown
Bestowed on thee for the dear Lord
sake IL. c. +.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
SOLDIER COMFORTS.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune writes that the gov
eminent has countermanded the order
that it had given for 10000 hammocks for
its soldiers in the field and has ordered
instead that number of cots.
Veterans of the late war are inclined
10 ridicule the idea OF our soldiers being
provided with cots" and certainly the
idea is at variance with what we saw in
men slept on the ground. The fellow who
had piece of oil-cloth to put between
his body and the earth or TO make lit
tie shelter for himself was lucky indeed.
But for all that. We guess the govern
ment knows what it is doing. At any
rate its intentions are good. The climate
of Cuba Is peculiar and every possible
precautiOn should be taken to preserve
the health of our soldiers. 1T Habana is
10 be besieged, our troops will have a
camp where they may stay FOR months
and IN that event these cots may be used
to great advantage.
II is likewise the purpose of the govern
duck. we believe 1t is generally called
This material, IL Is expected. viii prove
much cooler and much more healthfu
than that of which the uniforms are made
at present. Wide brim straw hats OF
cork. helmets should also be provided
The men might not look very "nattyp an
Them. but such head coverings would 10
of great use in protecting their wearer.
from the glare ana heat of the sun.
Short as has been the time for prepara.
ton, the probabilities are that our arm,
will go TO Cuba splenddly equipped 60,
service in that field. or course. mucl
that is being done for their comfort is If
an experimental way, but we would
rather have the government throw ava,
Il million or two in foolish purchases thar
mat anything should be left undone Il
preserve the health of our army.
The British are constantly campaigning
In India, in Egypt. and ia the Lake 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
HEARD IN GREENESyILLE.
The Circuit Court Adjourned Yester-
notwithstanding Coupon Case.

EMPORIA, VA, April 22.-(Special)-
The Circuit Court of Greenesvile county,
Hon. Beverley A. Hancock presiding. adj
journed its spring term late this after
noon. About sixty chancery orders were
entered, and number Of orders in com
mon law cases were entered. quite an
interesting question occupied the atten-
ton of the court this morning. Il. New
gass. the Norfolk National Bank, and the
Planters and Merchants Bank of SSlth
Boston, Va, held sundry coupons against
the county. They claimed that the cou-
pons were not paid at maturity. and de
manded interest thereon. The Board OF
Supervisors refused the claim, hence the
appeal TO the Circuit Court, which de-
cided against the Board of supervisors.
The amount involved was about $500. The
plaintiffs were represented by Judge W.
r.. Homes and Mr.. h. G. Tredway, while
the interests Of the county were looked
after by w. NJ. Powell. Commonwealth
Attorney. and Mr. Richard b. Davis. The
Judge and visiting attorneys LETT Tor
their homes this afternoon.
Hon John g. Parker, of Franklin, was
here to-day.
Cards announcing the marriage of Mr..
j. w. Parker, of North Emporia, and
Miss Grace y. Vincent, Of Northampton,
y. g., are out.
During the argument Of a case In the
Circuit Court yesterday Judge George p.
Barham was taken suddenly ILL., but he is
must better to-day.
The Emporia Hospital will open It's
doors on the 10th OF May.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23

The Maryland military take the same
position that is taken by the Virginia
Volunteers IN respect of volunteering for
the Spanish-American war. The Balti-
more sun says as to the Baltimore or
CARNATIONS that many men who are per-
fectly willing to so to the front if their
present ORGANIZATIONS are maintained are
not willing TO volunteer as individuals
and risk being assigned to any command
The same paper also states that nearly
all the Maryland troops express Will
ingness 20 volunteer for service any
where if their commands 80 as organl-
cations, under their own officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. -, $780,
THE CALL TO ARMS.

War has commenced. The time for dis
cnssing how it was brought on Is past
rhe time for action has arrived. The
question that faces our people is, what
&c their duty to their state and the ma
lion? That. they must answer ana an
swer quickly. We trust they VIII an
s,yer to the honor of themselves and theT
heritage.
sagasta spoke better than he knew
when ne said.on Thursday afternoon, that
Tho first shot of the war between the
United States and Spain was almost audi
HE. His words had hardly been nashen
over the cable to this country before the
first shot was fired. 1t was from a gun
on the United states gunboat Nashville,
and although it was in the nature of an
order To the Spanish merchantmen Bueha
Ventura to heave TO and maui down the
spanish flag. and elected no answering
gun. it was grim notice to the world
that the United States formally recog-
rized that a state Of war exists. III was
a prompt and unmistakablc reply to Span
ish defiance in refusing TO receive our
ultimatum. 1t was. in short, most
practical declaration of war
Meantime. the North Atlantic squadron
has sailed from Key West, presumably
for Cuba. and We may expect 10 hear at
any hour repeated echoes Of the first
shot-echoes that will tell the story, not
OF merchantmen prizes captured but OF
scenes OF graphing to the death with the
enemy.
Meantime also, tho Congress has pass
ed. and the President has signed the
volunteer army bill That means call
for volunteers to-day-a call for volun-
teers to go anywhere duty. honor, the
unfolding of the prestige of the nation,
and the accomplishment of the task we
have undertaken may demand. IL mat
1ers not what one may have thought of
as to the necessity of going TO war Since
the die is cast, the call for volunteers
the call to arms-is an appeal TO patriot
ism. A ruthless, vindictivc foe confronts
us. That is the concrete fact with which
we have to deal now.
What will Nirginias answer be to the
call? VIII "Sic Scmper," her proud re-
frain be heard in the forefront as evel
heretofore in time OF batte--as it wa.
heard in the Revolution, in the war OF
1872. i'm the Mexican war, and upon an
hundred fields of glory during the civi
war? We trust so. We trust, as vi
have said. her answer will be to the homo
Of herself and her heritage.
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News from the tniycrstty-o'hcr
NOtes-Hr. Roadcap Dead.

LEXINGTON. VA. April 22.-(Special)
Mrs. Carlisle. the wife of ex-Secretary
John q. Carlisle, has presented to WASH
ington and Lee University portrait Oh
her son, /. Logan Carlisle, to DE pre-
served among the portraits of alumni OF
the University. He graduated in the law
class of 1852. Mr. Carlisle died in Janu-
airy. after having acquired reputation
as Chief Clerk OF the United states Trea-
sury Department.
John Calvin Roadcap. one OF Goshen's
most promising young men, died uneX-
pectedly at Cliff Tot. ". Va, Monday,
April 18th. He was visiting friends there
when he was suddenly taken i'll with men
nights, and died after sickness of a lew
days. He was % years of age. At one
time he held the office Of Constable OF
Goshen District. and was also Sergeant
OF the town. He was member OF the
independent order OF Odd-Fellows. rune
raj services took place at o'clock from
the Baptist church Wednesday at
Goshen. and the Rev. II. y. Young
ofiici2ted.
Two Of the young officers with the
United States cavalry. now being gather
ed together at Chickamauga, Ca, pre-
paratory TO an invasion of Cuba, are
from Rockbridge county. They are Lieu
tenant Robert G.. Paxton, of the Tenth
cavalry. a son Of Colonel J. II. Paxton,
Of near Buena Vista, and Lieutenant
Newton -. Kirkpatrick. Of the First cav
airy. a son of Mr.. Il. u. kirkpatrick, OF
Monmouth.
PRESIDENT WILSON'S ADDRESS.
President William l.. Wilson, Of the
Washington and Lee University, at his
weekly Wednesday morning address 90
the students Of the University. first spoke
Of the Presidents message. its form. and
provisions, and then OF the way Spain
had managed her Colonies. and how she
had suppressed free institutions. He men,
toned England's management of her Col
onies since 106. when she was taught a
lesson by her American subjects and
made TO realize that she could not hold
colonies If she tried 10 suppress free in
stitutons. In regard to Cuba, he said
if she were free it would take some time
TO formulate her government, and that
one third of her inhabitants were negroes
and large proportion Of the remainder
half-breeds.
Mr.. Samuel G. Lind Of McMinnville.
| Tenn, has been elected editor-in-chief of
the Southern Collegian for the session
of 1859. and Mr. j. Preston Allen. of
| Lexington, son of the late Colonel Will
! liam Allen. Of McDOnOugh Md. as as
sistant editor Mr. Samuel w. Friers0n.
! Of Florence, Ala, was elected business
/ manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
CicyeIand's Good Example.
(Chicago Times-HeraldD


Ex-President Cleveland was 90 have
come 10 Chicago April I'D 20 speak FOR the
Iroquois club. the occasion and the ad-
dress TO be political I'm nature. tele-
gram has been received from Mr. 'leVe-
land. however. asking a pOstpOnemcnt or
the meeting until after the war disturb
ances shall have subsidized. The reason
given by the ex-President for this course
is that ne does not believe In partisan
political discussions at "A time when the
nation is engaged In serious international
difficulties. His attitude I'm this respect
* eminently wise and patriotic and Is de-
serving Of imitation. There IS no time
SO ill-htted as the present Tor accrhlua,
ting partisan differences. To tho WOtlu
this nation should appear united and mar
monious against a foreign zoe. Nhlic
war may be threatening or IN progress
partisan political meetings ana discussions
NAV we'll be dispensed with. In the face
OF an enemy the people OF the United
states should know no distinction or
party. They should b.. in such an emer-
gencv. Americans only. Unity OF pur-
pose and sentimep' should he the desire
and aim OF al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23

v,o, Of Africa. and they seem to get a'ons
pretty well under those scorcn'ns so .,.n
Not when at horne they nave "o SUI"
~, weather as We have all over INC
- c,o,os Then why may not "e'
with prudence and care. get along very
,.cu IN cuba? General Lee says we can
and we have no doubt that he Is right
provided. always, that we strictly oo-
- rho laws of health that prevail or
a., shonld preyan. in tropical lands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23

tain Rawlings. was united in marriage
to Mr.. w. b. Ruckcr. OF Newport News.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. ". w. Tribbe OF Charlottesville
Va, brother-in-law Of the bride. assisted
by Rev. 4. II. Hamilton. of Steeie's
Tavern. Va. Miss Sallie Hamilton ana
Mr.. Emory Rawlings acted as ushers.
Miss May 10th. OF Waynesboro'. Va
was maid of honor. and Mr. Rucker'
brother Of the groom, best man. me
wedding march was rendered by MISS
Rucker. OF Buena Vista. The room was
tastefully decorated with evergreens ana
large number of exquisite flowers. Al
ter the ceremony n lunch was served.
The bride and groom left on the fIp
train over the Norfolk and Western ROAD
for short bridal trip. They VIII make
their home in Newport News after May
1T
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23

And may be il will be in accord with
the dramatic unities of mighty events
that the nephew OF the great soldier
who delivered the final sword of the re-
bellion to General Grant at AppomattoN'
one who himself faced the hght WIN
Lee. brave soldier, sterling patriot that
he is. should have taken down the nag
of a reunited country at Habana. on the
9th of April. 1898, precisely thirty-thtee
wears to a day from the date when the
receipt of the final sword of the rebel
lion proclaimed to the world that the
United States of America was founded
upon the rock of freedom us nag Woulu
hcnceforth wave over redeemed repuD-
lie. without master ana without
slave.
Thirty and three years from the 9th OF
hpril 1865. General Lee haus down the
American flag. not in defeat nor in dis
honor. but to proclaim the purpose or
this republic TO give food 10 the hungry
raiment for the naked relief 10 the sur
ferinp. freedom TO the oppressed.-St. Al
bans (Vt) Messenger.
We suppose the Messenger speaks hgu-
ratiyely of Lees delivering his sword 10
Grant at Appomattox. But even In tnat
sense the expression is not allowable
because It leaves an incorrect impression
upon the public mind. Lee ana not orier
his sword to Grant nor ala Grant ask
for it.
There are some other sentences OF our
Vermont friends which we might Grill
else. but We refrain, being satisfied that
his purpose is kindly. Besides, his paper
is published in a town which the Con-
federates raided from Canada, and where
the inhabitants no doubt consider they
! have the right to nourish special
| grievance against the rebellion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
SnithNiIIc Items.

sNITHVILT.E April 22.-(Special)-
kitchen of DR.. c. III. Gibbs took fire and
was consumed, and but for the timely
efforts of the citizens his dwelling would
also have been destroyed. There was no
insurance.
our farmers are buying more Suano
,bis season than they have for years,
which indicates that they are endeavOr-
ing 10 make plenty Of tobacco for those
who will go to war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
SHERMAN AND GAnl.

II Il be true that Mr.. Gary rcsigheu
from the Presidents Cabinet because VI
IN health. he shows respect Tor the
prophecies OF the occasion to wh'ch SCI
rotary John Sherman seems utterly III
different.
These are times when the PRESIDENT
should have advisers who are suone
men morally. intellectually, and pnysi-
callv. He ought 10 have the best heip
that the best public men of the country
can give him. And If Mr.. Gary feaie"
that his health could not stand the sra'"
and excitement Of war. he was perfectly
right To "stcp down and out his sue
cessor. by the way. is an editor-Mr'
Charles Emory Smith, Of the Philadel-
phia Press-who has served the country
in several important official positions
and who IS regarded as clever ana
capable man.
The Hon. John Sherman, however
shows no sign OF understanding that he
IS I'm company where he is not wanted.
His ceebleness of body and mind pre-
vents him from being Of the slightest
use to the state Department yet ne
clngs TO his position. Nor is the Presl-
dent in a position to ask him to resign.
THROUGH the advice of Mr.. Mckinley,
as is generally believed. Mr.. Sherman
gave up his senatorial seat and took a
place in the Cabinet TO make way for
Mr. Hanna. And hence the President is
Gin fix" now. But there are signs that
public opinion will soon compel Mr..
Sherman to retire.
Several week ago the Dispatch appeal
ed to Mr.. Sherman to consider the good
of his country and retire from an Office
whose duties he is incapable of per-
forming And in yesterdays Washington
Post we find an editorial patting Mr..
Sherman on the back and advising him
10 resign OF course. Mr.. Sherman will
be reluctant to do that but we fancy
he will finally see, or be told by his
friends. that he could do nothing 50
graceful, or so patriotic as TO give place
TO some man who can be Of service 10
the President and the country. The
people appreciate the Presidents embar-
IdSS fltiil. UAl Ailphbi IL 'tAi'ii'N 'N'~ 80
the matter his friends can. and Will.
As for the resignation Of Mr.. Gary, we
are bound to believe that he was in
nuenced by consideration for his health,
for he himself hath said it. There have
been rumors. however. that he resigned be-
cause of a disagreement with the Presi-
dent as to the prosecution of the war;
but that Mr.. Gary emphatically denies.
For a long time Mr.. Gary deprecated
any action that might precipitate war,
but in that view he was rather in accord
with than antagonistic to the President.
That Mr.. Gary's health is poor is well
known in Maryland, where he resides;
but it is surmised that in addition to
| consideration for his health, MIR. Gary
! thought he ought TO quit the Cabinet
because the cotton-mills, Of which he is
the controlling spirit. have received large
contracts for making tent-cloth for the
! government.