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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14

the organs that make il possible. lhis i
wrong and need not be. If woman VIII
but study the physiology Of the orgats dis-
tinctly feminine, and learn TO take the prop
er care Of her health to take the proper
remedy for weakness and disease peculiar
TO her sex, motherhood will become an IN.
allowed pleasure. where now II is dreaded
and avoided for its pains and dangers
The best medicine for a woman to take
during the period preceding motherhood IS
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. IL IS the
only medicine for this purpose invented by
a regularly graduated, skilled and expert
specialist III the treatment of the peculiar
diseases Of women. II cures all weakness
and disease Of the organs that perpetuate
the race. Il makes them strong ana vlgor-
Gus. II rids the expectant PERIOD OF us
usual discomforts Itinsures babys health
and makes its coming easy and almost PAIN
less. Ii is the discovery of Dr. K. Y. Pierce,
chief consulting physician Of the lnvalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, al Buiialo,
Ny. Women who wish to know more OF the
Favorite Prescription should wflte hitn'
frederick Frederick. Of No. III4 $. Second St,
Camden y L. writes: My wife IS customer
OF yours She has used Favorite Prescription 10
,-eveut miscarriage She had sickness last
I,,iv and suffered untold misery from a severe
nam. repeatedly told her to use your medl-
cnes but she persisted in going to so called sPS
cialist whose treatment only made ner more slok
aud miserable. Then she used the favorl'e
Prescription and was cured
Pleasure. II is a matter of health alone.
Nothing else. A healthy man can be uf-
hannv IL he wants TO. Much Sickness IS
caused by constipation. DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets cure constipation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
.LocI W. MhitIy Dead.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. April 3D.. 81
1enecial)-Air Joel W. Witty, aged g.
died at 4:3o o'clock this afternoon. lie
had been i'll several months. Mr.. Frank
Witty. brother Of the deceased re-
sides in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
m Parker Slightly Hotter.

Dr W w. Parker was slightly better
1T rigbt and his friends are decidedly
80 honeful as to the result OF his Ill
noes lie Is quite cheerful, and does moi
hoi,eve that his condition is precarious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14

OF the many household conveniences
,,,htcb modern invention has produced.
mere Is none Of greater value than Elias
rio starch. Try il and be convinced. Put
nm IN s. and lO-cent packages. ASK your
erocN for IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
HOWARDsVILLE AND VICINITY.
Public schools Have Closed. hut
Teachers Haven't Their Salaries,


HOWARDSVILLE. VA April I.-
(speciaI1 - Monday was Buckingham
Court-Day. \ large crowd was piNN mt,
and the chief topic Of discussion was the
coming congressional convention. There
were several OF the candidates present,
and each seemed TO have goodly num-
Der Of adherents
There was only one case Of Importance.
Several negroes were tried for burning
some property in the county but were
acquitted.
Nessrs. J. X. Irving and Douglass Pat
teson were at court from Albemarle.
Mr.. Robertson. who was delegate 70
the recent Hanover Presbytery, held at
Gordonsville has returned. The next
presbytery will be held at this place In
August next
Mr.. 4. s Hall Of Buckingham, was ap-
pointed an alternate 10 the General As
sembly. which meets I'm New Orleans next
month
SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Nearly all OF the public schools have
closed now, and most people think that
tho troubles Of the teachers are at end Tor
awhile but not so. In many counties oil
Virginia, and perhaps other States. the
teachers are compelled 10 wait several
months after each months pay Is due be-
fore they can get their warrants cashed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
WILLIAM LINDSAY KILLED.
He Loses His Life on Railroad
TrestIe.

WINSTON. y. c., April 13.-CspeciaL)-
William Lindsay 4 colored tobacco-fac-
tory operative. aged 70 years was killed
m noon to-day while attempting to walk
across a railroad trestle. lie was caught
nv box-car and dragged several ieet.
lie was horribly mangled. The engine was
behind two cars coming into Town. anu
the engineer and fireman were uiiaole
ia 500 Lindsay.
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900 Haff
ATHLETICS
| Richmond ...... ........5 o 1 XII

Richmond ...... .".....0 / . : X-li
Athletics ........ ........O 90 90 O. 2
Summary: Home run-Hargroye. Two
base hits-McGann Klopf, Gutenberg,
and Kahn. Struck out-By Schmidt, 4; by
Stimmell, 8; by Brown, >. Bases on balls
OF Stimmell, /; of Brown, 1. Lett on
bases-Richmond, 4; Athletics. 4. Bases
from being hit-KlOpf. Double plays
klopf 10 Leahy TO Gutenberg; Billups 70
Mccain TO Hill Stolen bases-Seybold
~. Dundon, Kain (9, Nigneaux C9, and
Hin. Passed balls-Brooks, ,. Time OF
game hour and A. minutes. Umpire
Mr. Stocksdale
BROAD-STREET DUST.
They go at it again to-day-the Athletics
and the Bluebirds.
Tommy Hess laughed just as II he was
az q circus. Tommy knows a good thing
when he sees il.
Newport News will send her fine club
here Saturday with orders to get scalp.
Lancaster beat Boston and then fell
down to Brooklyn. This league is fast.
Next week the Bluebirds will play Nc
Cabe's School and the Richmond College
teams.
Ralph Seybold IS holding to his reputa-
ton as a hard hitter. He hits with all
his mighty might.
Gutenberg tried TO stretch a double
into a three Dagger and was caught. In
a regular game he would have made II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14

Mr.. wray r. Knight Is much better ans
viii take charge " the post'ofnce "
morrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14

The engineers at Fort Monroe to-day
arrived at a decision which is of vast inn
portance TO the engineering world. The
circuit closer invented by Fred. G. kip
per a private at the post twelve years
400 was adopted for use in connection
Win the electrical current TO be used in
Grine, the submarine mines in Hampton
pods. The invention has been slowed
away i'm the fort for ten years and to-
Evening star., 1898-05-13

papers of Philadelphia and Camden are now
agitated over the fear lest the zeal Of the
detectives may have been misplaced, and
that the real criminal may have had a
chancs to escape while the extraordinary
efforts to convict young Shaw were under
way. 1t is now pointed out that the police
authorities run a serious risk whenever they
whom there is nothing more tangible than
suspicion. Thus the public agencies become
prosecutors from the first stages of the
crime. Every energy Is bent at convicting
one man, while they might more profitably
be directed toward a general search. If
Shaw is acquitted now of the murder of
his mother, cs seems most likely, this mys-
terious crime will probably never be solved.
similar case was the Burden murder mys-
terry, which shocked the entire country sew
eral years ago. The killing of two elderly
people at Fall River. Mass, was thought to
be the work of the daughter of the man
and stepdaughter of the woman. Every ef
fort was made to fasten the guilt on her.
She was acquitted, and nothing more has
ever been done to find the real criminal,
supposing her to havs been innocent Too
often do the police and the detectives pass
judgment Oh such cases before the facts
are all in hand. They seem often to forget
that THAR proper function is to find every
fact, leaving to the courts the duty of pass
ing on the guilt or innocence of those whom
they present as suspects.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

count. Naturally. Europe wants peace. BIT
no more 50 than does the United States.
In the second place. even If the European
powers felt that the United States intended
to hold the Philippines permanently they
would not be likely to object. They would
rather have the United States for a neigh
Dor than Spain. They would know that
permanent American control of the islands
would mean good government and greatly
improved oppor tunities for all the inhab-
itants of whatever nationality and business.
The only objections to our permanent re-
tention of the Philippines which have
weight and are entitled to serious consid-
Grafton are those which American inter-
ests and the principles of a sound foreign
policy FOR the republic suggest.
Europe is 90 old a nag to kick before she
mas been spurred. She does not know what
the intentions of the United States are re-
specting the final settlement with Spain.
In fact, they have not yet been formed
cannot be until the fight Is over. This
mucn Only may be distinctly stated now:
that the United States expects TO whip
Spain, and then to reimburse itself for the
expenses of the war.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
What the Spanish Admiral May Do

OF course the Cape Verde fleet arrived st
Martinique in utter ignorance of the de-
velopments of the past few days. Since
its departure from st. Vincent great things
nave happened. Admiral Dewey has de-
stroyed the Spanish ships at Manila and
Acmiral Sampson has captured San Juan.
Thus in all likelihood the plans in con-
temptation at the time the ships left Por-
tugese waters are not adjusted to the
changed conditions II may be that the
Spanish admiral will require further instruc-
tions before offering battle. He may SEEK
a cable point and communicate with Mall
rid Meanwhile he will be chased by
Sampson, but his superior speed may
enable him for time to defer an engage
ent If delay should be his policy. He
may seek Havana. now that San Juan is
closed to him, and it is within the possi-
hilities that fight for the possession Of
that port may mark the opening of the
: Eostilities In these waters. In that event
the flying squadron will be of exceptional
value.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
Wnr, Weather and Crops,

In war time the people become even more
anxious than usual about the state of the
,rops, for II would be double distress to
oe Obliged 10 conduct a campaign against
. foreign foe and suffer simultaneously A
failure of the harvests upon which so many
millions rely for their support and pros
perity. The cold. wet spell of last week
served to arouse much apprehension lest
the wheat and maybe the other spring
crops might be seriously set back But the
official crop bulletin. issued Monday by the
weather bureau, shows that despite this
May cold spell. which is recognized as an
established feature of the climate, but
which has been exceptionally severe this
year. the crops are now in a promising con-
d!tion- The Tuesday issue of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture relative to the condi-
ton of the crops is equally encouraging.
showing that in all comparisons the crops
arr in better shape now than they were
this time last year
Evening star., 1898-05-13
Bread Riots.
From the indianapolis News.


The world has seen many bread riots.
In 1856. when haryestS all over the world
were short. wheat went up. as 1t did last
week, to the equivalent of $50 a bushel
and III England there were many insur-
rections on account of the scarcity of
bread. In 1867, when the price of wheat
rose in Mark Lane to the equivalent Of
S1.SO bushel there were serious disturb
ances all ever England. and great violence
was done by the starving populace. In 1775
when the price of wheat again went to an
almost prohibitive price to the poor 1t was
necessary in France. for the troops to
guard the markets. and a general insurrec-
ton was only kept down by the prompt
massing of troops in the disaffected and
suffering places The world well knows
what formidable part was played on the
eve Of the French revolution by the rise in
foodstuffs. and it will be readily recalled
how frequent, since that revolution, were
the expressions of popular hunger and de-
spair up to the time of the enormous ex-
pansion Of the American grain production
and the fall in agricultural prices. 1t is
mcst pitiful to think of people, driven by
want to the cry for bread, cry which, il
made too insistently, is answered with bull
Evening star., 1898-05-13
Value of the Chemical Fire Appnr nratus

The Sta- desires to call attention pointed
ly to the fact that its property was spared
yesterday morning from dangerous con-
migration by the prompt work of the
chemical engine located on ID street, be-
tween 18th ard 18th. This small apparatus
reached the scene within few moments
after the flames were discovered and speed
lily had them subdued. causing practically
no damage to the presses in extinguishing
the fire. Herein lies the chief value of
the chemical engine in its superiority over
the steamer. The latter is heavier, less
quickly driven to the scene, must spend
precious time in coupling hose and in
quenchng the flames often does more dam
age than the fire itself. 1t is, of course,
essential. Its work in fighting the we'll
developed coifiasration is the supreme re-
lance of the community, and it can never
be displaced by any smaller, lighter form
of apparatus. But the chemical has now
established itself as Il necessary part OF
the fire-figEting equipment and must be
considered as a fixture. especially in the
light of such affair as that of yesterday
which is but one of very many in the rec
ord of each year.
Aside from the character of of the chem
ical engine its effective location in this
1t is now nous ed in the building formerly
used by steamer that has been provided
with new quarters elsewhere. The chem
ical is thus in the very heart of the busi-
ness section. 1t lies almost midway be-
tween the newly housed old engine ard the
apparatus soon to be housed on Sth street
above d. The latter was provided ut the
particular demand of the business interests
involved in the danger of fire in the area
marked by the densest occupation and rel
atively the poorest degree of protection.
Yesterdays occurrence demonstrates the
necessity of keeping the chemical where
1t is. rather than removing 1t to some other
location to make room for a morgue. The
value of the chemical in the area 1t now
covers-rnuch greater in its extent than
the radius of effective utility of steamer
on hurry calls-has too often been shown
by actual experience to warrant any
change of site. aside from the very SUBJ
stantial objections to the location Of a
morgue in its stead.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
A Reappenrance.

These first American sacrifices to tho
cause of humanity and Cuban liberty will
brlng forward again-in disguised form, of
course-the peace-at-any-price individual.
lie made his first appearance when the
Issue between the United States and Spain
became acute. He raised both hands in
h0rror at the bare suggestion of redeeming
the American pledge by force. Such a
thing. he declared. would be hideous and
without any sort of warrant Go to war
about Cuba? Why. what could the United
States be thinking of Arbitrate the whole
business the destruction of the Maine in
cluded. Get it out of the way by any
means short of war. For the United States
to go to war with Spain about the matter
at issue would be a crime against civiliza-
ton.
When. despite his snivel about civiliza-
ton, war was declared the peace-at-any-
price individual. with his liver as white as
ever, but his sefishness aroused, veered
around and kindly agreed to support tine
government With no change of sentiment
as to the main question; still holding to the
opinion that the war could and should have
been ayerted, and is a crime against civili-
Zation perpetrated under the inspiration of
the mob; he yet decided that all must
as much of a success possible. He was
willing to participate in the crime for what
he could get out of it.
He will probably go on the other tack
again now, and load the air with gabble
about the horrors of war, the fevers In
Cuba, the plague in the Philippines and SO
forth. He is afraid the country is awaken
ing too late to the size of the task 1t has
assumed. Miles. and Sampson, and even
Dewey little later. will find that they
have got to fight, and that lighting is a
bloody business. Would it not be better
for the United States to get out of the
difficulty at once by any means at hand?
He thinks SO.
The individual with pro-Spanish SYM
pathies. try he may, cannot disguise
himself. Whether talking peace when he
knew that Spain was making peace i'm
possible consistent with American honor
and duty, or going in for war after de-
claring that war would be a crime, or try
ing now to discourage sentiments of ag-
gressiveness by picturing great dangers
ahead, he is the same old humbug, in all
phases and at all times.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
The European Bogey,

We shall probably hear a good deal rs
the war progresses about anti-American in
tentions on the part of European powers.
The topic is one on which many changes
may be rung. But we shall not suffer our-
selves TO be alarmed by cable. The Euro
pear powers are doubtless Interested OH
servers OF the progress made. but as they
have representatives at this capital. any
con munications they may decide to make
10 this government on that as on other SUBJ
jects Will be made through those agencies
The stories Of this nature carried by the
cable now all relate TO the successful attack
on the Philippines. That 1t is asserted
puts an entirely new aspect on affairs. It.
OF course. does nothing of the kind. We
went 10 war with Spain over Cuba. but
from fhe day war began, wherever Spain
was we were TO be expected soon to he
also. II we could get there and IL would
serve our purpose to make the Journey
We have reached Manila first We are now
at San Juan. and shall soon begin on Ha-
vana, and then. IL necessary, we shall NOT
hesitate TO push to the Canaries.
There are two reasons why the European
powers are not likely to interfere Offensive
ly to the United States. In the first place.
II is not their affair. Their interests are
not menaced at all in any quarter, and
there is no pretense from any responsible
source that they are. Mere gossip intended
mainly for stock-jobbing purposes. does NOT
Evening star., 1898-05-13
In MeDlOrfam.

A nation must mourn for the forms that
are cold,
And yet. with tn, dawn of the morrow,
A solace that's fair like the Phoenix of old
Comes forth from the ashes Of sorrow.
When cannon the requiem sound where
they sleep;
When the pyre Is q battle-wrecked city,
When the shore line is wet with the tears
of the deep,
What mortal shall venture his pity?
What Is life, after all, but brief chance
to be
A msmory that others may cherish?
And the hero whom longest men love may
be he
Who was first in the conflict to perish.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
Bad Theory of Criminal Prosecution.

H.
Eli Shaw, a young man of Camden, NJ.
was very recently acquitted of the murder
of his grandmother. and must now stand
trial for the murder of his mother. This
double crime was committed several months
ago. and suspicion Immediately fastened
upon young Shaw, who was the only other
pc rson besides the two women in the house
at the time OF the murder. There was no
clear motive in view. but the detectives
sought by evsry possible means to fasten
the crime upon him. His acquittal was the
result of an almost total lack of direct
proof. while little nothing in the circum-
stances surrounding the crime warranted
the belief that he was the murderer The
sole connection between him and the crime
was the fact of his propinquity. his oppor-
tunity. The jury did not believe that op-
portunity alone afforded sufficient ground
for a conviction. The authorities and news
Evening star., 1898-05-13

There is something peculiarly and hon
estly hopeful in the fact that the rush to
go to the front and serve the country in
its hour of need is as great as the rush for
appointments when new administration
comes in.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

The last hours of Downing the spy might
hare been easier had it not been for re-
Elections that the principals in his crime.
now in canada or Spain. stand a very
coed chance of escaping with their lives if
not with their fortunes.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

Interference by Germany in the matter
Of the Philippine Islands would be based
on the fact or assumption that that coun-
try has large interests there. The German
population in the United States would by
the same reasoning fully justify the Faith
eriand in taking up arms in Uncle Sans
behalf in ca sc France became aggressively
hostile
Evening star., 1898-05-13

rs it soda wather yere drnkin?" ex-
claimed Mr.. Rafferty,.
1T Is" replied MIR. Dolan.
What flavor wor ye takin'?"
"Oi had mixture; strawberry, vanilla
an crushed vi'lets."
"Oi nivver heard 10 the loikes."
Nor did OF. But 'twor the only red,
white an blue drink the clerk could put
up"
Evening star., 1898-05-13

A Deep-Lafd Plot.

What are you doing?" inquired the
Spanish officer sternly.
Il was planning surprise for the enc
N.Y." answered the subordinate
by decamping?
Yes. I was just thinking how astonshed
they would be when they bombarded the
place and found there was no one here to
surrender
Evening star., 1898-05-13

Germany is somewhat disturbed by the
fact that the traditions of this country for
bid it's deliberately acquiring remote terri
tory, but take no account of territory that
is thrust upon 1t.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
Smuggling Apples Into Germany.
rom the Cleveland Plain Dealer

Smuggling American apples is q new in
dustry in Germany since the government
excluded them from the markets. The
German people like them. II their govern
ment doesn't. and are going to have them
II they can get them. Rumors of San Jose
scales cut no figure in their choice.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

The resignation of Spain's Secretary of
the Colonies may have been caused by the
fact that the near future promises to make
the position comparative sinecure.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

TOR Ladies are the we'll
II known Benini braid,
short-back Sailors, in
black, white, brown and navy
the popular soc Sailor of every
city in the United States. To-
morrow's special price. -. $40.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

1t has been very difficult matter for
Spain's fleet to reach this side of the At
lantic. But it will be a great deal more
difficult for any of it to get back
Evening star., 1898-05-13

CD "a for 50 93 to IS Belts of silver and gold
VAsVO set with monster gems, finished In
French enamel Choice for s26S. And only s.. .9S
for 3-piece Gun Metal Chateiafnes worth 20.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

SQC instead Of 81 for the equally well-knowr
Near Silk Petticoats in checks and
plaids. Umbrella rufhe with cords.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
Mothers Day.

u First showing tomorrow of the New Whit
and Colored Wash Dresses for summer wear
Sizes to IA years. Prices, 81 to $12.9s
Evening star., 1898-05-13

People who complained that this coun-
try had no picturesque ruins may hereaf-
ter be referred to the fortifcations at Ma
Mia and Porto Rico.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

1t is expected that Rear Admiral Samp-
son will now proceed with as much speed
as is consistent with thoroughness.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

The Spanish public is gradually awaken
ing to the fact that bull fight is a very
different affair from a naval engagement.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
The Necessity Of Hawaii.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (dem.).
The opposition to the annexation of Ha-
wall is rapidly disappearing. With the
Philippine Islands in our hands Hawaii will
be next to a necessity to u.s. And We can
have 1t for nothing
Evening star., 1898-05-13

General Elanco's former satisfaction at
being sent to Havana has doubtless been
somewhat modified.
Evening star., 1898-05-13

SN 10 tomorrow instead of 81 for the Crash
" u 81 = and PiQue Skirts tucked IN bayadere
effects. Fan back Deep hem.
Evening star., 1898-05-13
Pronunciation.

Now let us be gay and give thanks to the
fates,
While the welkin resounds with our
cheers.
In month were acquiring more cites and
states
Than We'll learn to name over in years.
Il likes to er man take interest in de
country" said Uncle Eben. But l kain't
approve OBJ is neglectin is own tater
patch while he worries bout whut we
gwineter do wifi dem Philippine Islands"
Evening star., 1898-05-13

At this time the merit of instructions to
a naval commander may often be meas
ured better by their liberality than by their
preciseness.