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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
POsT-OFFICE ROBBED.
sure BIown Open-AbOut Four Hun
dred Dollars Taken.

WOODSTOCK, VA, March 22.-(Spe-
ciaL)-The Woodstock pOst-ofiice was
broken into last night and robbed OF near
ly 800 worth of postal funds, in stamps
and money, and of four registered letters,
one OF which was for the Shenandoah
building and Loan Association, and con-
tanned $500 for that association. There Is
no clue TO the burglar or burglars. Short
~ before o'clock this morning the resi-
dents In the immediate vicinity Of the
post-office heard the sharp report which
blew the iron safe open, but no attention
was paid to the noise. One man heard
two men conversing in front Of the office
AZ the time Of the report, but gave no
alarm. The door Of the office was opened
by boring a hole through the door and
forcing the lock off. The knob OF the iron
safe was broken off and the explosive adj
mitted and the door blown entirely off.
The money-drawers were rifed, and
everything OF value was taken except n
lew stamps and the stamped envelopes
postmaster Davis has exhausted every
means TO trace the perpetrators, but with
out avail. A box which was taken from
the Office was found two miles south of
town, near the Valley pike, in which were
two OF the blank drafts of the postmas-
ter man who has been loafing around
town for several days was arrested this
afternoon at the instance of Postmaster
Davis, and held until the arrival of post
office officials.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
READY FOR WAR,
me Members of Turner-Ashby Camp,
Confederate Veterans.

WINCHESTER, VA, March 22.-(Spe-
cial.)-Among the first Confederate vete-
rams to take official action on the possi-
bilities of war with Spain were those Of
the Turner-Ashby Camp, OF this city.
VINO at their regular meeting last night
unanimously adopted a resolution offer
ing their services to President Mckinley
IN case OF war between this country and
spain. The resolution last night was
adopted after the usual routine business
had been disposed of, and after a general
order from headquarters, signed by
Grand-Commander John 3. Gordon, had
been read. This order contained the re-
quest that the camps throughout the
South would solicit their respective con-
gressmen to use their influence TO secure
additional appropriations from Congress
for the purchase Of the battle-fields in
the South to be turned into national
parks. rhe resolution, which was ell
adopted, was as follows:
Resolved, That the services OF the $50
members Of this camp, the majority OF
whom are tutored in warfare by Generals
r. f.. Lee, II. j. Jackson, and J. f. b.
Stuart, are hereby rendered the President
of the United States i'm case OF war be-
tween the United States and Spain or
any other country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
THE STARVING CUBANs.

The condition OF affairs in Cuba with
reference TO the reconcentradoes is most
extraordinary. We doubt If il has its
parallel In history. Here are tens of
thousands of Spanish subjects collected
in fortified towns. and the food that sus-
tains life in their poor. emaciated bodies
Is furnished not by Spain, but by an
other country-to-wit the United States!
Was there ever another such case? II
So II Is recorded elsewhere than within
the range of our reading.
The reconcentradoes are mostly coun-
try people These poor wretches were
forced to leave their homes because II
was charged by General Weyler that
they were continually giving food and
shciter 10 the Cubans. and because they
we're believed to be spies upon the opera
lions Of his troops. In other words they
were regarded as commissariats and vi
dcttes OF the followers of Garcia ana
Gomez. Very probably these accusations
were woll-founded. There was no neu-
tral ground for them. They had 10 no
friends OF the Cubans, or have their
lives imperiled ana their property de-
stroyed, for the insurgents do not appear
10 be much more nercafu than the
soaniards.
And 20 at last Weyler compelled these
FOLK to como within his lines, and this
no ala without making adequate pgou-
sion for their sp.tenance II IS alleged.
we believe, that the alcaldes or mayors
!" the towns have iss,ed rations 10 these
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
WORK BEGUN
On the Virginia, Fredericksburg and
Western Railroad.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March o.
Especially Work was begun in earnest on
the Virginia, Fredericksburg and Western
railroad to-day. This road is proposed
to run from Millenbeck, in Lancaster
county, to the soal-feds of West Vir-
ginia. Ex-senator Gibson, OF Maryland,
is it's president, and a syndicate OF
wealthy eastern capitalists are It's back
ers. The people of this section have been
somewhat sceptical OF the success Of the
project, but are now convinced that its
early completion from this city to its
eastern terminus is assured.
The war spirit is running high here,
and there are several hundred applica-
tions from the young and more ardent
young men 10 join our local military or
ganizatons.
Coulberne Brothers's large oyster-house
at Wheaton, in Lancaster county, was
destroyed by fire yesterday. This firm
are among the largest shippers in the
country and the loss entailed upon them
is very large. Many hands are thrown
out OF employment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
CADET HAwEs'S CASE.
No Quorum of Board-wiII Meet Here
in April.

LEXINGTON. VA, March 22.-(Spe-
cial)-The called meeting of the Board
of Visitors Of the Virginia Military In
stitute, which was set for to-day, was
adjourned, owing to the lack OF a quo
rum of the members. Those present
were Judge William j. Rhea. Bristol:
Colonel II. T. Parrish, Roanoke; Colonel
Greenville Gaines, Warrenton; Mr.. T.. w.
Saunders, Rocky Mount, and Colonel q.
Percy Halves. Richmond The meeting
was called TO further investigate the case
of First-Cadet-Captain G.. Percy Halves.
of the graduating class, and hts class
matis. 1t is understood that the Board
OF Visitors will meet in Richmond about
April 18th. Mr.. Julian Bryant, attorney
for Cadet Halves, was also present. Hon.
). ii. Letcher. president OF the board.
was not present, having left this morn
Ing IN company Of Mr. NJ. W. Paxton.
OF the county News, for Newport News.
to witness the battleship launching.
General Scott Ship. the superintendent.
accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. n.
Beverly Tucker, left this morning for
Newport News.
special dress parade was held by the
corps OF cadets this afternoon in honor
OF the members of the board present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
CUTS HIS COMB.

II IL not in the South only that tn
movement TO make General Miles a lieu
tcnant-general Is being antagonized. A
number of our northern contemporaries.
are outspoken against It, and some o.
them express their opposition in terms
that show that there Is a great difference
| between the opinions they entertain OF
| the ranking general OF the army and tho
| opinion he entertains Of himself.
The Springfield (Mass) Republican Is
one of the papers that speak out in
meeting on this subject. The Republican
starts out by saying that the "unneces-
sary movement'-which was instIgated
largely by Miles himself-meets "opposi-
ton from southern members OF Congress,
who recall that Miles was the Jailer of
Jefferson Davis at Fort Monroe, and
irons, an indlgnity now to be deplored
and which is seen to have been wholly
unnecessary" Our Springfield contem-
porary then proceeds TO let Miles down
somewhat gently on that point by stating
that he has been able 10 throw the re-
sponsibllity Of the shackling of Mr.. Davis
upon the late Charles A. Dana; but in
the next paragraph 1t cuts the Generals
comb mercilessly. After setting forth
that It fails to find any earnest demand
outside of Miles's office for his elevation
to the high honor of Lieutenant-General,
the Republican, while conceding that the
aspirant for that honor was a good SOL
der Of 'minor Importance" during the
civil war, remarks that he was overshad-
owed by a score Of officers Of the second
rank, and never held an Independent
command in war save against bands of
predatory redskins. And since succeed
ing General Schoheld, continues our con-
temporary. che has strutted about more
than the American people |
have liked. and has been very free to |
express his views on all the questions of |
the day" In conclusion the Journal ex-
presses most emphaticaly the opinion |
that Miles has not earned the honor con-
ferred on the men who have held the
position of Lieutenant-General, and that
until he does earn it, his desire TO rank
with them would better wait on further
All of this is exceedingly timely, and
we'll put. The Journal makes out a
lear case against the elevation OF Miles
20 jieutenant-g generally, irrespective
# the Davis incident and southern feel
ng in regard to the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
GREENEsvILLE's aUOTA OF NEWS.
Gossip About EmpOria's Citizens
A Negro in Trouble

EMPORIA, VA, March 22-(Speclal)-
Rev. Vernon Hanson preached to large
congregations Sunday morning and night
at the Baptist church
Captain L. r. Mann. one Of the most
trusted employees of the Petersburg rail-
road, is lying critically i'll at his resi-
dence, near Skiffer's.
The condition OF Mrs. r. ]. Green and
Miss Anna Mayes, who have been in
valids for some time, is both critical
The Methodist Sunday school on yes
terday appointed the following commit
tee to draft resolutions of respect to the
memory Of the late J. A. Hartley, who
was an honored member OF the school:
F.. Peyton Turner George w. Geary, and
II. w. Duane.
A good many of our colored citizens
are much exercised over the talk OF
war with Spain. They cannot take in
the situation, and do not see how guns
can shoot with effect so many miles. |
think If volunteers were called for that
quite a goodly number would go from
this county, but this would be of the
younger set. Not many OF the old boys
that fought in the war between the
States are DESTROYS of any more such
fun.
III my letter the Other day L wrote that
the Greenesville County Court docket was
clear of all cases, but it was not des-
tined TO remain so much longer, for late
Saturday evening a colored man named
Waverly Manning was sent on TO
the grand jury for malicious and unaw-
full cutting and wounding. The prisoner
will be represented by Judge George =.
Barham.
Yesterday was warm as a May day.
and a number of our people occupied
their front pOrches, and no fires were
needed. Spring clothing would have
been entirely comfortable.
Mr.. w. l.. Ferguson, a young merchant
Of Littleton, n. c., is visiting his sister
Mrs. n. G. Woodruff
Mr.. IL. w. Hail. one OF our leading dry
timore.
Mr.. G. f. Robinson, postmaster at Jetts.
was i'm town this morning
Judge w. Samuel Goodwin, Of the
County Court, has drawn a special grand
Jury and venire for the April term
which convenes on the 4th Of next month
The Clerk of the Court issued this
morning a license for the marriage of
Mr.. John a. Cooke and Miss Blanche
!. Lipsey. The marriage will take place |
Thursday. and the ceremony will be per- !
ormed by Rev. Vernon Hanson.
DR.. n. Is. Lewis, a prominent physician |
# Brunswick county, was here to-day |
N professional business.
Mr.. George Z. Mallory. Clerk of BrlIns- |
wick County Court, was upon our streets
o-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
A COMING NEW KENT WEDDING.
The People Discussing the Posi-
biIity of War With Spain.

OAK, NEW KENT COUNTY, VA,
March 22.-(Special)-On next Wednesday
night, Mr.. William Browder, of Dinwid-
die, will lead to the altar Miss Maude
Morris, the beautiful and accomplished
daughter of Mr.. T. w. Morris of this
county. Mr.. Browder is interested in
the saw-mill business in this county, and
is most capable businessman.
The people here are talking war; some
are ready TO take up arms in defence
of their country; some are ready to offer
up their complaints, and some are ready
to take TO the woods; but the more con-
servative ones say ii is all talk, for they
remember the Bible says: THAT before
the end of time we will have wars ana
rumors of wars" We have had the
wars. now we are having the rumors
In consequence OF the beautiful wea-
Their, the farmers of this section are well
up with their farm work.
good many persons in this neighbor-
hood expect to take in the launching on
the oath instant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
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BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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Office. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
COTTON-MILL LOOKING SOUTH,
II Has Not Yet Decided, However, to
Move This Way.

BOSTON, March 22-Howard Stockton,
treasurer Of the Merrimac Manufacturing
Company has declared that report
from Atlanta. Ga, by way of New York.
that the company intends 10 establish a
cOtton-mill to employ 40 operatives, at
Powder Springs, is prematu and not
based on tangible facts. He said that Mr.
Pead, the company's agent, is in the
South, looking over the ground. with
view possibly to selecting some suitable
site for a cOtton-mlll. But this inspection
Of territory is merely a preliminary step;
one, in fact. which had been contemplated
by the company for some time When Mr..
Pead returns North and makes his report
10 the directors, some action toward
moving southwark may be taken, but GER
tainly not before, and il is certain that
Mr.. Pead has not fixed on Powder
Springs, or any other place in the South.
for mill site.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
THE ROANOKE METHODIsTs.
News About This Denomination
Picked Up I'm Town.

ROANOKE, VA, March 22.-(Special)-
The Methodist pastors of this city all
preached their farewell sermons Sun.
day before leaving to-day for Hinton, w.
Va. to attend the General Conference. The
pastors from this city will be able to re-
port to conference all collections paid in
tull, which speaks well for Roanoke. All
the five pastors here are likely TO be re-
turned. with the possible exception OF
| Mr.. keene, Of Belmont He will likely
De succeeded by n single man. The ques-
| uon or limitation will not apply to any
OF the pastors here. DR.. Carson has been
az Greene-MemOrial three years; Rev. c.
ID. Bulla. at Grace three years: Rev. j.
Z. Jones, at Trinity three years; Rev.
II. j. Stephens. at st. James two years,
and Rev. w. ID. Keene, at Belmont two
years.
The Council Committee on Trade and
commerce are at work in their efforts
10 secure the annual Association of Ger
man Baptists for this city I'm June. 1899.
Elder L. S. Miller, representing the Ger
man Baptist congregation, was before
the committee recently, and stated that
ABOUT 1000 would be in attendance and
would remain one week wherever the as
ISOLATION Is held. They pay their own
expenses. only asking that the people
provide buildings. II Is estimated that
the Tabernacle, 120 feet square. with
dining hall and other buildings. will cost
about 1900. The committee is making
some progress IN the matter, and it is
hoped that they will be able to make
favorable report at the next meeting
of the Council.
AN ATTEMPTED BURNING.
An unknown negro ATTEMPTED 70 burn nm
a building used as a barber-shop Sunday
nisht, on the corner of Henry street and
railroad avenue. The place was well
saturated with kerosene before the match |
was applied. The blaze was discovered |
Dy the police. and eXtinguished before Sc |
rious damage was done.
Inc Democratic Executive Committee |
nave made assessments as follows for |
candidates in the primary election. to be /
heid April 9Th: Commissioner of the Rev
enue, 80; City Sergeant, SIS: Constable.
slo' commemorative Attorney. sl5: |
Mayor SIS; Justices of the Peace. $3.50:
councilmen, $3.50. resolution was pass
ed by the committee requiring all candt-
oates for the Council to pledge them
selves TO unite with the Democratic
Of the Council in caucus for
the nomination of all officers to be elect
ed by the Council during their term OF
office.
Jasper Light. who for three years has
been In the United States army, sta
TONED at Fort Walla-Walla Wash, has
returned to the city, after the expiration
of his term Of enlistment and the receipt
If his discharge from the service on the
9th instant. He says the soldiers of the
ar West are anxious for active duty,
md would be pleased to see hostilities
'egin between the United States and
pain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
sOUTHsIDE TOBACCO MARKETS.
Sales Very Brisk at Boydton-
Negroes Charged With Murder

BOYDTON, VA, March 22.-(SpeciaID-
Though this is equinox-a day OF cold
rain-storms-people here are going about
minus their coats. Peach, plum. and
pear-trees are in full bloom, and it is
feared this means no fruit this year.
There is also apprehension that wheat
and winter oats are so far advanced
as TO be seriously damaged by frost
in April.
The tobacco sales for the week ending
Saturday the 10Th were the largest of
the season, the greater portion OF re-
ceipts being dark shipping and alr-cured
plug stock. There is no change in the
prices.
Rev. Fl. 7. Williams, OF Chase CITY.
preached in the Baptist church here yes
terday morning and night, and took up
a collection for an addition to the South
side Academy, a fiOurshing Baptist in
stitution at Chase City.
Judge y. s. Turnbull, OF Brunswick
county. who attained some notoriety be-
fore the last Legislature came up here
on Saturday night TO attend court
Mr.. Greed T. Davis. the veteran can
vasser Of the Dispatch, arrived Saturday
night. and is adding many names TO
that papers large subscription-list In this
county.
The statements Of the banks in this
county show that, combined. they have
considerably over half million dollars
and that they are paying annual divi-
dends Of S per cent average.
OF the four negroes In jail charged
with murder. ii is not thought any will
be tried at this term OF the court, except
Paylor, who is alleged 10 have murdered
his wife near LaCross on the 2lst OF
January last. Ii IL by no means certain
that his case will be tried
Buckhorn township Is TO hold an cleo |
ton this week upon the question OF |
granting whiskey license. The indica- |
tons are that it will go dry. the vets |
not taking much interest in IT, because |
they can get what they want from out |
side the township, with little loss OF |
lime or trouble.
The colored people are making arrange
nents for a big celebration here on the |
'th OF April. which our people consider
bad taste. The money they spend this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23

LICENSE TAXES.
City Auditors on
Richmond, Va, March IL, Is.
NnnIEL

City Auditors Office.
Richmond, Va, March Il, 1855.
NOTICE.
THE LICENSE TAXES OF 1898 HAVE
been assessed and placed I'm this office for
the inspection of all concerned.
These assessments INCLUDE all persons
liable to a class or specific tax Tor 1855
and will remain in this office until the
18th OF MARCH, 1898 The Committee
on Finance will meet in the Office OF the
Commissioner of Revenue on MONDAY
and TUESDAY, the 2Sth and 79tk of
March, at 7:30 +. NJ, for the pm pose OF
hearing and considering appeals from
said assessments. All persons interested
are notified 10 attend these meetngs N
the committee, as no change Of Classlf-
cation or taxes VIII afterwards be made,
except by order OF the City Council on
recommendation Of the Committee on
Finance. EDWARD j. WARREN.
NH I5-tMh29 Auditor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
THE DOUBLE LAUNCHING.

At Newport News tomorrow will be a
great day-a red-letter day in the history
of the place. 1t will be marked by an
event unprecedented in this country at
least, and. perhaps, in the world. That
event will be the launching simultan-
eously of two great battleships-the Ken
lucky and the Kearsarge.
The occasion will draw to Newport
News distinguished persons from many
parts of the country, whose eyes will be
opened by their experience. These visi-
tors will, aside from the special event of
the day, find many things to interest
them. They will see a city but a little
over decade old, that has already one
Of the largest ship-building plants in
this country, and learn that that plant
is only a suggestion of the possibilities
Of Newport News in the ship-bulding
industry. They will find the deep-water
terminus of one of the leading railway
trunk lines of this Continent, and busy
port, that a little reflection must convince
them is destined in the near future to
become one of the greatest on the Allan
tic Coast They will find an industrious
and energetic population that are build
ing in full confidence of the expansion
of Newport News into a large city, and
on all sides they will be confronted with
justification of that confidence. Newport
News will, therefore, tomorrow be put
ting its best foot foremost not only in
demonstration of what the place is but
in the matter of bringing about an earlier
realization of the dream of its founders
than these had anticipated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
ALASKAN REGION TERRoRIzEp,
Troops Ordered to Protect Persons
and Property.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Information
has reached the War Department that the
rowdy element of Alaska have seized Ben
netts road, leading to and over White
Pass, and have placed the country in a
state OF terror. Instructions were tele-
sraphed to-day to General Merriam, COM
handing the Department of the Columbia
at vancouver, Wash, 10 order the infan-
Try garrison at Skaguay to take proper
steps for the protection of persons and
property In the disturbed region, regard
less or the expense attending such a
movement OF troops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
MEETINGS.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond. Va. March ~ lNS
The Board OF Visitors OF this lnstiu-
ton will assemble in the College building
on THURSDAY. April q. 1895. ar Il
o'clock noon, for the purpose OF elertiug
Professor TO the Chair Of Diseases OF
the Eye. Ear. and Throat, made vacant
by the death OF Professor Charles n.
Shields, NJ. ID. Candidates for the posi-
ZION will forward their applications and
testimonials 10 Christopher TOmgkins,
NJ. D., Dean OF the faculty
J. b. M'CAW, " D..
President Board Of Visitors.
Daniel -. Talley. Secretary.
NH 20.23.Z.3O
A GENE-tAL MEETING or THE
OF THE CITIZENS
EXCHANGE BANK will be held at the
said bank, Ninth and Main streets, gich-
mond, Va, MONDAY, April g. 1895, at 1
L. NJ.
BY order Of the Board Of Directors.
w. VI. HABLISTON,
NH 2-3Ot President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-23
TWO EXCELLENT SERMONS,
The People of Eureka Mills Enjoy
DIR. StrickIer's Discourse.

EUREKA MILLS, VA, March 22.-(Spe-
cial.)-Most interesting and instructive
services were held at Douglas Presby-
terrain church last Sunday, under the
auspices OF the Foreign Missionary So
ciety of that church. At the morning
service Rev. G.. b. Stricken, ID. D., Of
Union Theological Seminary, preached,
taking as his text, John ill.,, 10: And this
is the condemnation, that light is come
into the world. and men loved darkness
rather than light"
DR.. Stricklor is a very fine reasoner,
and his logic is excellent, and withal he
is an ideal preacher.
After the discourse there was an inter-
mission of an hour during which re-
freshments were served to the large con-
gregation.
Rev. T. r. English, d. D.. of Union
Theological Seminary, and Mr.. Ham
mond a prospective missionary, made
stirring addresses in the afternoo, pre-
senting the needs of help for missionaries.
The congregation responded literally with
their means.