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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
At Chickamauga Park.

CHICKAAiAUGA NATIONAL PARK
July l3-Ihe continuous rain OF asst night
and Today al Camp Thomas resulted IN
the practical suspension OF dull work
and the day was necessarily a quiet one
The event Of the day was the departure
OF the First Ohio Cavalry Regiment 10
Port Tampa.
Or. 7. G. McCleave has been placed IN
charge OF the headquarters hospital. re-
lievinS Major Thomas G.. Kimnall. who
IS assigned 10 duly with the Third Corps.
COMMANDING officers are beginning TO
enforce discipline more rigiGly. the main
offense being absence without leave and
sleeping while on duty, the latter of
which Is 20 be punished most severely.
Private Waterhouse. Company r.. Four
teenth Minnesota, was convicted to-day
Of having been asleep on duty. and was
sentenced 20 three months hard ahor and
20 pay "a bne Of So w r. Whitehorn,
Company G.. Sixth Ohio. was sentenced
for the same offence 10 pay fine
OF SEQ and deprived OF am privileges for
period of Two months. These eXem-
plary sentences are having a beneficial
effect on the men, who are beginning 70
realize what war means. Absence with
out leave is punished by a fine Of from
50 20 $40 and from one to three weeks
In the guaTd-house. owing 10 the char
acter OF the offence.
Judge Newman. OF the United States
Court for the Northern district OF Ge0r-
ris, to-day Issued q decree srsnslng the
az rosien' who asked for the re ease 81
t1ejr son ". p. Wallace. q miner, from
Company u. Eighth Massachusetts with
which he aAd enlisted without consent OF
his parents. The young man will Be sent
horne Immediately.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
TALK OF PEACE ABROAD.
Spain Kept From Yielding by the
Ghost OF Her Honor.

Yesterdays Washington Star says: APP
parently, there Is nothing in the peace
talk I'm Europe which encourages tho
belief here that there is a fair prospect
Of an early termination OF the war.
Leading men I'm congressional and adj
ministration circles. reading the European
dispatches. say that the peace talk is all
based on conditions which there Is no
possibility of being entertained here. II
is suggested that the Spanish government
suffers the same embarrassment In con-
nection with the proposition for peace
that II did in connection with the efforts
TO avoid the war originally.
The same ghost of Spanish obsolete
honor stands between the two govern
inents that stood there I'm the beginning.
The terms which. according TO the Mad
rid dispatches. tho Sagasta Cabinet are
discussing now. are those which they re-
iected as a means Of avoiding war. As
a member OF the House OF Representa-
tives said to-day. SaRasta is talking about
terms OF peace as If the United States
pere the petitioner. and as long as this
spirit inspires the Spaniards there can be
no hone OF peace.
The opinion is stlll held that no matter
what reverses the Spanish forces may
suffer the government cannot be brought
10 acceptable terms OF peace until the
war has been carried 10 the Spanish
coast. The policy Of Sagasta Of keeping
the Spanish people I'm Ignorance OF the
actual condition OF affairs operates 10 re-
strain the government itself I'm seeking
peace. Ii Is believed that II the actual
state Of affairs had not been concealed
from the Spanish people they would be
clamOrous for peace on any terms, IN
stead Of SIN insisting on the vindication
of moth-eaten Spanish honor.
SaCasta has entaneled himself In the
meshes of his own policy OF concealment.
and It Is believed that he Is not TN POI
sition TO propose acceptable terms OF
peace. but ne is compelled 10 live up 10
his own false pretenses
IL is understood that the talk OF peace
is IN no way affecting the plans or the
United States. and that the effort TO
force the remnant OF the Spanish army.
under command Of Admiral Camara, 10
give battle is 10 be pressed with energy
and that either this fleet will be met and
destroyed or such operations will be be-
gun AGAINST the Spanish ports as Will
enllghten the people Of Spain as TO the
situation II is said that the sailing Of
Commodore Watson's fleet will be hasten
ed as much as possible. and that the pur-
nose is TO smash in TO the fight In such
a way as 10 put an end 70 all temporizing
on the part OF Spain:
II Is feared that the fact that yellow
fever has made It's appearance among
our troops at Santiago is going 10 he
awaited Of by the Spanish ministry 10
still further deceive the people. No doubt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
THE TIMES. RICHMOND Va. THURSDAY, JULY IA, 1898.

Is fet that the appearance or two or
three cases OF yellow fever will be mag
hiied IN spain 10 an epidemic, ana tnat
the party there intent upon maintaining
the war Will advertise that this ally OF
Spain mas appeared to help them out OF
the difficulty
The news from the Philippines concern
ing the abortive attempt at interference
by the Germans in affairs there Is lkeiy
10 be distorted in Spain in manner 10
arouse the expectation that the Unneo
States Is liable to become involved WIN
Germany, though the facts In the cas-
are regarded here 10 be such as TO very
much lessen the danger OF any real ihtei
ference on tho part az Germany In our
operations IN the Philippines.
IL IS believed that the very prompt ~
vigorous course pursued by Auhi,' 81
Dewey VIII make IL apparent 10 an
eign powers that we do not intehu 10
brook any Interference. and tne plo,np'
retirement OF the German cOmmahuer'
with excuses. IS regarded as indicatlng
that Germany is not prepared 10 take
any steps which this government "puiu
resent The action of the German com
mander IS regarded as n sort OF feeler 10
determine what our attitude would be II
any attempt We're made TO deal with
Spain Win the IDEA OF dcquiHS P"99VS-
sion in the Philippines. The course o;
Admiral Dewey. II is believed. VIII make
II very plain to the German Emperor
that no negotiations of this sort can be
entered into with Spain with impunity,
and whatever schemes may nave been
on foot are likely to be abandoned.
Representative Beknap. of Chicago,
said TO a Star reporter to-day: II see no
prospect of peace In the talk that ema-
mates from Madrid. 1t Is not for Spain
to dictate terms 10 us. Peace cannot
come until Spain recognizes that she
must accept whatever terms this govern-
ment offers do not believe thar Spain
can retain Porto Rico nor the Philippines
any more than she can retain cuba. We
will hold the Philippines and Porto Rico.
Most cmphatically the people Of this
country would not approve OF anything
short OF this"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
Captain COULIING.


In tho course OF his lecture at the Lon
don Institute on Insects az Work, r.
En0ck. after referring 90 the irapdoor
and the garden spiders. spoke at some
length on the leaf-cutting bee, proponly
the most remarkable of bees. The lear
cutter. he said. had three eyes IN tHe
center of IT'S head Ga very thick one) and
two comuound ewes. occupying respec
tivclv positi0ns on each side OF the oth-
ers. In each Of these compound eyes
there were ll.00o rehectors, making
total OF 220OO That appeared strange.
but hc had proved IN to De fact by
piacine "a locust in the lens and then
taking n photograph OF the head which
showed o locust in every reflector. Inc
photograph referred 10 was shown on
the screen. Another popularity Of this
hoo vas that .he tongue Of the male was
longer than that OF the female, but this
was c0unterbalanced perhaps. By the
fact that the Jaw of the latter was very
much stronger than that OF the former.
In exclamation Of the title given 10 this
bee Il was said that its habit was first
10 burrow I'm a sand bank. making n
sort Of tube for its nest. Next the IN
telligcnt creature-which was really
carital architect-wOuld proceed 10 "A
rose tree. Ii would there alight upon
one OF the leaves and with the tools
with which II worked would cut a round
piece out OF IT, This II would carry 90
its nest and ram II against the extreme
top end. Then it would take an oblong
piece. which Il used 10 commence the
side of "a cell with. and so it would go
on until IT had constructed twelve cells.
I'm each Of which IL would deposit IFS
collections from the Canterbury bell.
of which It was very fond. and other
flowers. An egg was laid in each Of
tt..,, collie and On duo time vOuug bees
appeared. and I'm their turn escaped from
the cells and flew about. 20 carry on the
same kind OF work.-Philadelphia Re
cord
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
Young Woman as "A Tout.

A female tout Is following the racer.
and no doubt will be I'm evidence at the
races here and at Anaconda. She worked
the California and Denver people and IS
said was well paid for her work. Every
body that has attended the races here
or elsewhere knows what tout" is
They are generally OF the male persua-
sion, and in town Ike Butte the pick
ing" is extremely good.
Women are much easier victims 10 the
"touts" than the men, as they do not
Ike 10 go down into the betting ring
and they trust to the honesty of the
touts
The female tout" has worked on these
principles. She does not confine herself
10 her own sex, but "tOuts" men as we'll
She would find a seat near some aristo-
cratic-looking people and would manage
TO engage some OF them In conversation.
Then she would make a statement TO the
effect that she would like 10 bet on
horse. She had never done such a thing
In her life, and she would so much enjoy
the sensation. Would any one else like
TO bet? She would only risk a small
amount. and what a good thing 1t would
be II they would make up a pool say s.
or $40 each. and place It on one horse 10
win.
Then they would all put up their money
and the female tout" would say that
she knew betting man who would place
the money for them. She would return
with ticket on a horse that had no pos
sible show of winning. or course IN
ticket was counterfeit, but then the
people who had contributed their money
didn't know II. When the race was over
she would show 1t to the crowd and as
sure them that their horse did not win.
and then tear the worthless pasteboard
into pieces. She worked one crowd OF six
three times in one afternoon at Denver,
and defrauded them out OF $50. Thru
was not a day that she made less than
$50. and one day she touted a welI-known
attorney for s275.-Butte Daily Inter-
Mountain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
The Climate of the Philippines

In regard TO the climate which a for
eigner encounters. II is easy to eNagger-
ate It's discOmfOrts; although II is trODi-
cal, still even IN summer The climate may
be called healthy. From December 10
March there are warm days with cool
nights and little rain. During March.
April and May the days are hot. dry and
dusty. while ne thermometer rises 10 .i
degrees al noon: but the nights are not
uncomfortable In the latter part of May
and June there are thunder storms every
afternoon with tremendous down-pour
OF rain. The greatest heat occurs In
these months. the thermometer rising fire.
quently 10 los degrees In the shade. July.
August and September are the months OF
the great typhoons and while Manila
onourh Of their force remains TO denai-
jsh many houses. During October ard
November storms essen ~ iregueney and
ties into the fine days Of December
ecribneT's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
FUNERAL OF CAPT. DRINKARD.
1t was Largely Attended, Many Masons
Being Present.

The funeral Of Captain William F.
Drinksrd took place yesterday afternoon
at s o'clock from Grove-Avenue Baptist
church. It was largely attended, many
prominent Masons. being among those
present. The pall-bearers were mostly
members OF the Masons. A large num-
Der of handsome floral tributes suggested
the popularity Of the we'll known editor
Rev. DR.. j. G. Hiden. pastor of the
church. conducted the services. lie was
10 have been assisted by Rev. DR.. w. r.
Hatcher. but that gentleman was I'M
svoidably prevented from being present
as the following letter read by DIR. Hiden
from DR.. Hatcher will show:
Richmond. Va. July Is. 1898
my Dear DR.. Hiden.--I am distressed
20 find that ] cannot attend Mr.. Drink
ards funeral to-day. as his family have
requested me 10 do. have a series Of
engagements In New York and Ohio and
am compelled to leave the city before the
hour for the funeral service. You Will
greatly oblige me by explaining my alb
sence.
1t has been my honor 10 know Captain
Drinkard for almost a quarter of a CEN
fury. ] always found him most attrac-
tive and delightful companion. He was a
gentleman by nature and "A nobleman I'm
was white as the snow. for his inherent
candor. Justice and virtue made IL i'm
possible for him to quit the path Of rec
fitude and honor. He had a rare type of
intelligence being well posted In public
affairs having a wide acquaintance with
men. accustomed 10 weigh every public
question as il came. and withal having
a gracious optimism and a gentle charity
which made him see every person and
thing in hopeful light
"fie was welded to his home and was
the pride and joy OF his family. Nothing
was more beautiful or pathetic than the
sweet devotion and boundless affection
with which his loved ones treated him In
his declining days. He leaves a name
without blot on II. and will long live In
the memory OF those who admire true
merit and virtue. Fraterhally.
WILLIAM T.. HATCHER"
Dr. Hiden recited impressively the fol-
lowing passages of Scripture al the ser
vices: The nineteenth Psalm. the forty
sixth Psalm. and selections from the fif-
seenth chapter Of First Corinthians and
the eighth chapter OF Romans
At the grave in Hollywood the services
were conducted by Judge h. r. w. Duke,
Grand Master OF the Masons Of Nir-
GINA The prayer was offered by Rev.
Dr. George II. Ray. OF Portsmouth, chap
lain OF the Masons OF Virginia.
There were many prominent Masons
present. among them being Past Masters
a. r. Courtney and Judge Il. n. Well
ford, Jr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
DEATHS.

ALVEY-Died. in Wayncsboro. Va. July
Il, lssS, at $3.50 A NJ. MARY TATE.
infant daughter of Edward and Ida r.
Alvey. The services will be at the grave
In Hollywood, Thursday, ut 70 o'clock
A. NJ
BJRCH.-Died. at her fathers residence,
300 east Marshall street, at ll:l1 n NJ.
Wednesday, July Is, 1888, ROSA V;
BUkCd. infant daughter or W. j. ana
X. v. Burch; aged three months ana
twenty-One DAYS.
Funeral 40 above residence at r. III.
Thursday, July 18th.
SIElGLEDER-Died July 18th, 81 his
nome, near Highland Springs; lie nrico
county JACOB STElGLEDEh' AGED
SSeven'y-three years and twenty-nine
Funeral from the residence yesterday
at o'clock T. NJ.
WALkER.--Died. at the residence of her
pstshts. No. ii5 east cay street, ,ySiy
1lth. az 40 p. ", MITE II e.
qeaugnieF OF w. L. and Permens
her age.
10 A. II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
YELLOW FEVER IN
SKATERS ARMY.
CONTINUED from First Page)

rather than from any indisposition 10 Try
conclusions with the two American shlps.
The Irene IS protected cruiser, ouilt
OF steel. with three screws. two tunnels
and two military masts; 400 tons Her
protected deck IS OF steel three inches
thick Her armament consists OF lohr-
teen six-inch guns. eight one-pounders
four torpedo tubes, and one torpedo VI
dette boat
The Raleigh is OF S30S tons. and con-
cord Of l,TO0 tons. Together. the Two
American boats have about forty guns
four Calling guns and eight torpen"
tubes. In armor the German ship Is much
stronger than the Americans. but In guns
the Americans had the Advantage In NUM-
Der and general effectiveness.
NOT CONSIDERED IMPORTANT.
In official quarters here there appears
to be no disposition to look upon the
action of the Irene as a menace. when
will require explanation. II was Thought
at first that this first outward show or
force on the part of the German ships
might lead 10 an inquiry by this Gov
eminent as 10 the purpose Of Germany
Thus far. however. there is no DISPOSE
ton to make sucn inquiry or to attach
serious import TO the incident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
SIBONEY BURNED,
Destroyed b. Order of the Army Health
Authorities.


Authorities.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press)
OFF JURAGUACITO. July Eva
KINGSTON, July l3-9:l5 a. M.-The mis-
cradle Ii.tle town of Juraguacito (Sibo-
new lies in ashes tonight. 1t was burned
under the orders Of the army health au-
thoriues Almost every building OF the
fifty which struggled along the irregular
blum was set on lire during the DAY, ana
the Cuban inhabitants have fed TO the
caves in the oyerhanging hillside FOR
shelter.
The action was taken at the urgent
request of Major Legard of the hospital
corps. and served the joint purpose OF
Riding the hospital camp of the I'M
healthy and dirty buildings and driving
away scores of cuban followers. whose
presence was serious inconvenience 10
the hospital workers.
The burning of the houses also extend
cd along the trail to the front. and
numerous blOckhouses were destroyed,
together with dwellings.
The action was decided upon last night,
and early this morning the long wooden
building at the extreme east end OF the
rtreet-one which had served as division
headquarters during the early days OF the
landing and later as a post0flice-was set
IRE. This building was one of the most
imposing I'm the city. with its long. broad
verandas and well-built stoop. and as the
flames burst from the windows 'nd swept
over the roof the Cuban jewellers in the
neighboring houses began to rush far SAT-
ETY.. They were assisted by a detachment
of soldiers in removing their effects. and
the buildings were set fire 10 as rapidly
as vacated.
The old wooden structures would ordi-
narily have burned like finder, but the
heavy rains made the flames slow in
spreading. The dwelling houses filed
the camp with sitting black smoke, which
was visible for miles.
In spite Of the protests Of the ragged
Cubans. the work OF destruction pro-
ceeded steadily all dav.
The building in which field telegraph
end telephone offices were located shared
the common fate
The work was not completed until ar
ter dark. when the torch was applied 10
the last building OF the town. The debris
will be cleared away Us ranidly rs pos
sible and many moro hospital tents will
be pitched on new sites.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
THE MARYLANDERS
READY FOR WAR.
Tents Being Erected at Fort Monroe
for the Wounded.
SHIPS RUN IN FROM THE STORM,
uhe Waves Made IL Difficult for Boats
TO Land AZ old Point--Fight oser
an Application to sell Liquor
Near Buckroc Beach.

HAMPTON. VA. July 13.-Special-~
There are now lbs men on the roll OF
the First Maryland Regiment encamped
at Fortress Monroe. only nine men lack
ing to bring the regiment mp 10 its fun
war strength Thcy are being rapidly
EQUIPPED. and viii in short time be
ready for active service anywhere.
school for non-commissiOned officers
has recently been opened. which Will ada
Serv materially 20 the efficiency OF the
regiment as an organization. The men
are all very eager 20 move though there
seems no prospect OF a departure at pres
Snt
HOSPITAL TENTS.
Hospital tents are being erected az For
Irass Monroe as last as possible. 10 ac-
rommodato the wounded soldiers which
nre daily expected 10 reach here. Inc
structures are being put up IN the rear OF
the administration building. which IS one
Of the most desirable and appropriate
places on the reservation.
I'D to this morning Hampton Roads
had ben filed with vessels FOR twenty
four hours which put in to escape the
severe northeast gale that prevailed all
day yesterday. II was with difficulty
that boats were landed az Old Point
wharf
LICENSE OPPOSED.
An application was made to the County
Court on yesterday for a liquor license
b. ]. A Barton. II Newport News who
wished 20 sell liquor near Buck Roe
Hotel, some distance up the beach. The
Application was made By Attorney g. A.
Ashby OF Newport News. assisted by
Messrs. F. T. Causey and r. Sclater. OF
Hampton. and was opposed by Mr. Oar
ling. the president Of the Hampton and
Old Point Railway Company. and owner
OF Buck Roe Hotel. who has employed
Messrs A. s. Segar. Thomas Tabb. and
7. S. Collier Of Hampton TIE case was
continued until this morning when furth-
pr arguments were heard. The applica-
tion has not yet been acted upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14

The ladies OF the Old Dominion Hospital
Will give a grand excursion 10 Old Point.
ocean View and Virginia Beach. and
Norfolk Friday. July Is. 1893. Round trip
10 Old Poin,, al
Round trip TO Ocean View. si25.
Round trip 20 vlre.nAs Bean. $1.
Round trip TO Norfolk sf.{a
Trains will leave G. n o. Depot Seven.
tenth and Broad streets at $50 A. NJ.
Returning will leave Old Point $50 r. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
PENNY POSTAGE.
A Movement TO Arrange II Between
Great Britain and the U.S

LONDON. July 1.-THE Daily Tele-
graph this morning gives prominence TO
an article advocating an endeavor TO ar
gange penny postage between Great Brit
ain and the United States as another
link In Angio-Americen hnship.'
The Daily Chronicle publishes a long
letter from Mr.. William T. Stead. editor
Of the Review OF Reviews. advocating
penny postage with America,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
FROM SHAT TER AND MILES.
Messages From Them Indicate That
Rombardment will I've Renewed.


WASHINGTON. July 13.-The follow
ing dispatch from General shafter was
posted at the War Department at 2;So
this afternoon:
Playa, July 10.
Adiutant- General Washington:
Headquarters near Santiago, July 10
Your telegram saying no modincauohs
OF orders allowed just received. have
had an interview OF an hour and halt
with Gen. Toral and have extended truce
until noon tomorrow: told him that MS
surrender only would he considered and
that he was without hope OF escape ana
had no right to continue the hght.
think &c made a strong impression Ola
him and hope for his surrender. II he
refuses. | will open on him at u noon
tomorrow with every gun | have ana
have the assistance of the navy who are
ready to lombard the city with lS-inch
shells.
w. r. SKATER,
Soon after the following bulletin was
also posted:
Playa. July 70. 1895.
Secretary Of War. Washington:
At a meeting between the lines at
which Generals Shafter and Wheeler and
Spanish General Toral were present. the
latter claimed that he Is unable 20 act
WITHOUT dulHoll'y "l "lo s"Nti iiil''ii'f ~.
has received authority TO withdraw and
surrender harbor ports munitions Of war
and eastern portion OF Cuba He VI.
gently requests until to-fOrrow noon 70
receive answer from HIS government re-
garding offer Of our government TO send
his forces to Spain. which was granted.
(Signed) MILES.
Major-General Commanding.
On the bottom Of the bulletin Of Miles
dispatch was written.
The permission 10 withdraw has been
declined by the War Department.
r. A. ALGER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14
OBITURY.
Mrs. Mary HattOIE.


Mrs Mary Hattorf died al olD CLOCK
Yesterday morning at the residence Of her
son-in-law Mr.. John q. Guide NO I5S
north Fourth street The deceased was
born in Gayro Germany, and was In the
dftv-eighth year Of her age. She leaves
four children to mourn her loss-MDs. T.
Horn. Messrs. Robert and Richard Hat
tori and Mrs John b. Guide. The fu-
neral will take place from the residence
al A O'Clock this afternoon.
The interment will be In Hollywood
Mrs. Phoebe Anne Edmunds.
LYNCHBURG, VA, July I3-Special-
Mrs Phoebe Anne Edmunds. wife OF eN-
Congressman Paul c. Edmunds, died here
this afternoon after a lingering Illness;
aged sixty years.
About six years ago she met with an
accident. which. after some time necessi-
tated the amputation OF one Of her legs
For a time she seemed to rally but for
the past year she has been in declining
health.
The remains will be inferred at her
home In Houston, Halifax county.
She Is survived by Eve sons-James =.
and Paul c.. Jr., OF Lynchburg; Jonn H.
William Holt and Henry H.. OF Haniax.
Mrs. Edmunds was Miss Easley'
daughter Of the late James 8. Easiey'